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INSIDE WELLINGT­­­ON

Second Section AUGUST 31, 2012

Studio Tour season celebrates county’s cultural landscape

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Fiddle Legends tour kicks off with Wellington County shows

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 31, 2012

Deadline extended for Headwaters Arts scholarship ALTON - The deadline for submissions for the three 2012 Headwaters Arts Scholarships - including music, visual and literary art categories - has been extended to Sept. 12.

In 2010, looking toward the future, Headwaters Arts partnered with the Caledon Councillors Community Golf Tournament to establish The Headwaters Arts Youth Scholarships.

The first $1,000 award was called the Headwaters Arts Visual Arts Award in memoriam of Paul Burdette.

The scholarship initiative directly impacts high school students and offers graduates the opportunity to continue their arts education. The program is intended to nurture the next generation of artists in the region by creating development opportunities for youth

in visual arts, music, theatre, literature, dance and film.

This effort was further developed in 2011 by adding the Shelley Peterson Literary Scholarship and the Dan Hill Music Scholarship.

The awards will be presented to visual arts, music, theatre/ film, dance and literature during the lifetime of the fund.

Candidates must be a student of the arts and attend a high school within the Headwaters region. The funds must be used as stated in the application, to further scholastic development of the chosen art discipline in an accredited program upon completion of secondary school education.

For application forms contact executive director Heidi von der Gathen at heidi@headwatersarts.ca or call 519-9431149 for more information.

11th Annual Fundraiser Sat. September 8th, 10:00am to 1:00pm at The Wellington Veterinary Services 320 Mill Street East, Elora

Miniature Horse Rides Teddy Bear Surgery Bouncy Castle

Silent Auction BBQ • Raffle • Dog Agility

For more information please call 519 846-5327

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For a complete list go to: www.mcco.ca/ schoolsupplies Drop off at our shop during business hours.

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Sunday September 9, 2012 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

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7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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Public Service announcements

The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Check out our website at www.centrewellington.ca or call 519-787-1814. *** Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre, Fergus. Every Thursday 7:30pm. $2 members.

Fri. Aug. 31

Movie in the Park “The Lorax” at the soccer fields off John St. in Drayton (next to the fairgrounds) - movie starts at dusk come early to get best seating. Admission: Donation to The Drayton & Community Food Bank.

Sun. Sept. 2

Sunday Night Showcase Concert – band to be announced. 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Eramosa Pastoral Charge/ Junior Youth Group Guatemala Mission Trip Fundraiser. Beef Barbecue and Corduroy Road.

4-7pm. Guelph. $ 25 per person. Tickets 519-767-3168. *** Barrie Hill and Speedside Church Youth Group Guatemala Mission Trip Fundraiser 4–7pm. 7666 Mill Rd. Guelph. For tickets call 519-767-3168. *** Bible talks. Sundays. September 2, 16 and 23. 4:30-5:30pm.

Nassagaweya Community Centre, 11264 Guelph Line, Brookville.

Info: 519-822-5259.

Mon. Sept. 3

Ladies of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur, monthly meeting. 7:30pm. Home of Isabelle Edwards 519-848-5806. *** The Guelph and District Labour Council presents its annual Labour Day picnic. 11am - 4pm at the red Pavilion in Riverside Park. Come out to enjoy free rides, free hot dogs, corn and refreshments. Community information tables, children’s games, facepainting and entertainment. Bring your family, friends, union flags and help us celebrate Labour Day 2012.

Wed. Sept. 5

Bible talks Wednesdays: September 5, 19, 26. 8-9pm. CW Community Sportplex, Unity Hall. 550 Belsyde E., Fergus. Info: 519-822-5259. *** Erin Legion General Meeting at 7:30pm. For more info. please call the Erin Legion, 519-833-7467. *** Open House at Taoist Tai Chi Society, 54 Cardigan St., Guelph, 7pm. Call 519-836-7390 for more information. *** Preparing Youth for Faith Challenges. Hear Prof. Dan Smilek, speak on faith challenges that youth face in higher education. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 27 Mill St., Elmira is open to the community. The evening begins with a meal at 6pm and presentation 7pm. A free will offering to cover meal expenses will be taken.

For more info. 519-669-2593.

Thurs. Sept. 6

Arthur Fall Fair Roast Beef Dinner 5-7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

Fri. Sept. 7

Arthur Fall Fair Parade 7pm, Downtown Arthur. Arthur Fall Fair, building open 7-10pm. Community centre. Sept. 8 - buildings open 10-6pm. Sept. 9 buildings open noon-4:30. Admission by donation. *** Community Howell Fish Dinner, Melville United Church. Corner of St. Andrew and Tower St. Fergus. $14/adults, kids/$7, free hot dog meal/under 6. 4:30pm take outs. 5-7pm continuous serve.

Pre-order tickets 519-787-0570, 519-843-3274. Limited tickets at door. Elevator. *** Until the 8th - Guelph Food Bank September Fundraising Garage Sale, Barbecue and Silent Auction. 100 Crimea Street, Guelph.

Rain or Shine. Funds raised assist with yearly heat and hydro costs. *** Fish Fry Dinner by Howell and Super 50/50 Draw. Harriston Legion Branch 296. 5-7pm. Tickets $13, Children 12 and under $6, Children 5 and under Free. Take out available. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Sept 7 & 8 Aberfoyle Fall Fair “Friends on the Farm”. Friday night 7pm - Local tractor pull. Saturday 9am-4pm. Antique tractor display, children’s races and games, pet show, evening dance 8pm. *** Fergus BIA 16th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show, 6-9pm, downtown Fergus. To register or more info. call 226-383-7374.

Sat. Sept. 8

Trunk Sale, 8am -12 noon at Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road Guelph. Contact Pauline 519-823-9948. *** 6th Annual Stratford Garlic Festival. Old Stratford Fairgrounds Sat. 9-4 and Sun. 10-4. $5 admission per day. *** Canadian Fiddle Champ - Scott Woods 7pm. Melville United Church, Fergus. Adults-$20, Under 12 - $10. For tickets please call: 519-787-7658 or 519-928-5608. Concert proceeds support St. John’s United Church Building Fund, Belwood. ***

Fergus Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary, in celebration of their 70th Anniversary, present a Victorian Tea Party and Fashion Show, 2pm. Tickets available at the Fergus Legion. For info. call Linda at 519-843-1432. *** Belwood Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides from 9am to noon, 5km walk starting at the Belwood Hall. Pledge forms available at the Belwood Store and at registration. All funds raised go to Lions of Canada Dog Guides Program. *** Puslinch Country Squires Dance. Puslinch Community Centre.

After the fair, 8pm to midnight. Advance tickets $10, at the door $12. Call Florence for dance tickets 519-763-9782. *** World Suicide Prevention Day, Together we are remembering and planting hope in Mount Forest (Mount Forest United Church 10am); Guelph (downtown Farmer’s Market 7am-12noon); Centre Wellington (Elora Farmer’s Market 8-11am); Orangeville (Alexander Park 10am); Shelburne (Jack Downing Park 10am); Monday, September 10 in Erin (McMillan Park 12:30pm). *** Old Time Dance 8pm-12am $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Bill Beattie St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Annual Fall Community Corn Roast at the Alma Bible Church, Alma. Games and activities beginning at 4pm. Bring your own lawn chair. All food and events are free courtesy of Alma Bible Church. Everyone welcome! *** Arthur Legion Karaoke, 8:30pm.

sun. sept. 9

Rockwood Presbyterian Church 150th Anniversary - 11am. Guest Speaker – Rev. John Peter-Smit. Please come to share in this special service. All are welcome to attend this wonderful time in celebration of our church history. *** Pancake Breakfast and Water Ceremony: We welcome you all to join us at the annual pancake breakfast and do not forget to bring a sample of water from your most favourite summer location, to share your summer memories and story at the water communion.

This can be water from your own back yard or from somewhere far away as special places have no distances or borders, but are kept in our hearts. Do bring your friends. Elora and Fergus Unitarian congregation. Sunday services start at 10am at the Victoria Park Centre, 150 Albert Street West, Fergus. 800-5652353 or 519-638 5444. Our lay-chaplains are licensed to perform personalized weddings and other rites of passage. *** Canadian Fiddle Champion “Scott Woods” brings his brand new live variety show called “Fiddle Legends” to Duff’s Presbyterian Church, 2pm in support of the music team at Duffs. For tickets, call Wendy McDonald, 519-763-9764. Adults: $20, Under 12: $10, 5 and under: free.

Mon. Sept. 10

Centre Wellington Singers 1st Fall practice. New members welcome. Social and registration 6:30. Sing at 7:15pm. Heritage River Retirement basement dining room in Elora. More info. contact Julia 519-843-5419. *** Guelph Needlecraft Guild Class Registration and General Meeting. 7:30-9:30pm. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr., Guelph. Classes and meetings are held every Monday evening from September until April. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Our UFO (unfinished object) room is open every week. New members always welcome. 519-836-9400.

Tues. Sept. 11

Royal City Quilters ‘Guild meeting 7-9pm. Guest speaker Johanna Masko, award winning quilt artist, designer, instructor and life long needle enthusiast. Topic “All About Scraps”. Guest fee is $5. Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road, Guelph.

Wed. Sept. 12

Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch and prizes to follow. *** Euchre. Harriston, Legion #296, Harriston. 8pm. Light lunch. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Harvest Tea to support families in Niger, Africa. 2-5:30pm in the Butterfly Garden of St. James Church, 171 Queen Street East, Fergus. Tickets $8 by calling 519-843-2141 or 519-843-1846. *** Join the Guelph Guild of Storytellers for modern and traditional stories for Adults and Teens. 7pm at the Main Branch of the Guelph Public Library, 100 Norfolk at Paisley. New tellers welcome. Short open mic time. Call ten days before if you have a longer story so we can plan the program. Location varies. 519767-0017.

Thurs. Sept. 13

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs Hall.

Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Magic FM 106.1 & 1460 CJOY are hosting a Coffee Break® at 75 Speedvale Avenue East, Guelph. 7-10am Volunteers and staff from the Alzheimer Society will be serving coffee and treats for donations.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 31, 2012 PAGE THREE

Studio Tours celebrate county’s cultural landscape

by Kelly Waterhouse

WELLINGTON CTY. Despite the county’s expansive geography, this region is thick with artistic collectives that enrich the cultural landscape.

With four different studio tours in Wellington County, artists open the doors to their creative spaces, inviting visitors to travel the back roads and main streets dotted with artist locations, some as unique as the artists themselves, on maps that spell out a cultural adventure.

The Hills of Erin Studio Tour, part of the Hills of Headwaters region, features 20 artists, including 11 new talents at seven locations spread out across Erin and Hillsburgh and the surrounding areas.

The tour kicks off the studio season with two weekends, beginning Sept. 15 to 16 and then Sept. 22 to 23.

Fibre artist Benitta Wilcox has participated in the tour for the past seven years. She is cochair, treasurer and brochure coordinator for the tour as well, a role she enjoys because she believes in the quality and the diversity of the artwork on the Erin tour.

“Visitors get to see what local artists are doing,” Wilcox said. “And it’s not just the pros.

There are people with full-time jobs who do their art on the side. The artists are interesting and the visitors get to see how we do what we do.”

Wilcox’s work includes knit shawls, scarves, spinning fibres and wall-hangings produced in her home on the village’s main street. Welcoming people into her studio is something she enjoys.

“I like meeting new people and hearing their story,” she explained, describing how visitors experience her wall-hanging pieces.

“It’s nice to hear their perspective and to get their interpretation on my work - especially men, who tend to want to make something out of it. It’s interesting what they get from the work.”

Wilcox said the tour provides her with a “good outlet” for her work.

“When you do the kind of work I do, you need an outlet to create. If you don’t have an outlet, you become a hoarder,” she said, laughing. “It’s nice to see other people enjoy your stuff. I really like that, especially when they give your art as a gift.”

This year, several of the participating artisans will host guest artists. Wilcox has invited Beth Grant, a glass artist, to join her during the first weekend of the tour, and Martha Pagel, a potter, for the second weekend.

“Having guests brings in everybody’s fans and that’s good for everybody,” Wilcox said. “People have been coming to my studio for six or seven years. Now people who come to see my work will see

my stuff and see theirs too, and vice versa.”

Exposure to these kinds of connections helps artists not only sell their art during the tour, but also opens doors for them afterwards.

Wilcox received a commission to produce a wall-hanging after a visitor to the studio tour browsed through her shop and, admiring the work, contacted her later.

“You make art for yourself, and when others like it, it’s really cool,” she said.

Wilcox believes there is something about the experience of seeing art in a studio and gallery settings that draws people in.

“You make them love art even more. Everybody’s life needs art in it ... I think there is a ground swell movement that the more people see art, the more it makes life better,” she said.

She adds the pressure is not to buy the art, but simply to experience it.

“You don’t have to buy it.

Just seeing it, meeting the artists and talking to others is great, and the people go home with smiles on their faces,” Wilcox said.

Part of the success of the Erin tour is the support of the community that surrounds it.

“This area touts the arts community,” she said. “They support it and say to the world, ‘we’re horsey, we’re artsy’ and the more people that participate in the tour, the better it is for the restaurant down the street, the bed and breakfast, the shops. The visitors have lots of places to go.”

Next year the Hills of Erin Studio Tour will celebrate 25 years of connecting its community through art.

Nearby, nestled in the hamlet of Eden Mills, more than 25 artists participate in a walking studio tour over two-days during the final weekend of May known as the Eden Mills Arts Festival.

The walking tour, formerly known as Art in Eden, began in 2001 and has been a successful annual spring event since 2006.

“We always have some artists who come out by invitation, invited by members of the group and it’s been going on well over ten years,” said Michael Coull, owner of A Heartbeat Gallery.

“I think it’s successful because it is a little, quiet tour in a magical village and people come back year after year,” he explained, noting that he is not an artist himself. “I am a gallery owner, but I have to say, I am blown away by the talent in this village.”

Since fine artist Kreso Cavlovic moved to Elora three years ago, he too has been impressed with the artistic talents that thrive throughout Centre Wellington. This year, he has joined in with the Elora Fergus Studio Tour.

Artisans at work - LEFT: Elsa Mann, potter and co-owner of Night and Day Studio in Mount Forest, prepares her showroom. (photo by Kelly Waterhouse). RIGHT: Fibre artist Benitta Wilcox is ready to welcome people to her Erin studio (submitted photo).

Cover photo: Fine artist Kreso Cavlovic, of Elora. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

“I saw the professionalism of the organization,” he said.

“I also saw the professionalism and the level of artistry in this area, which is fantastic.”

Chair of the tour Heather Wood explains, “Our tour has given rise to the reputation of Elora and Fergus as being an artist community, and it has added to our community’s identity.

“It’s an established tour with a very strong, committed group of artists who ban together and make the commitment to work together to present this face of a place that embraces art as something meaningful.”

Cavlovic owns Gallery Vernissage on Elora’s main street and while he is used to people in his space, he appreciates the emphasis the tour, which runs from Sept. 22 to 23 and Sept. 29 to 30, offers his community and fellow artists.

“I think it’s an asset for art lovers and the artists themselves,” Cavlovic said. “The art lovers are exposed to many

that explore spirituality, as well as abstraction art pieces and an ocean series.

With collectors around the world supporting his work, Cavlovic understands that an event like a studio tour broadens not only the landscape of the audience, but also the network of the artist.

“The goal is to sell work, but it is also to expose people to your work and make ongoing connections,” he said. “Most people will come and observe, then go away and come again another time to the town.

“I like interaction, the reaction of people who come in.

They see the colour and I see the smiles. They see what I’m trying to accomplish and that is a celebration of life.”

The exposure of artists and audiences is an important aspect of the process, and Cavlovic notes, “it won’t deviate the path the artist is on ... but we are always trying to evolve.”

He credits the support of the surrounding community, shops

“You make art for yourself, and when others like it, it’s really cool.”

- Benitta Wilcox, fibre artist on the Hills of Erin Studio Tour.

mediums and that gives them exposure to different art forms, with artists at different stages of their career, and offers different price points.

“For the artists, it’s an opportunity to hear a new outlook on their work, be it negative or positive,” he said, adding feedback is an important part of the dialogue between the artist and those visiting on the tour.

“I get a lot of questions about the symbolism of my work. People really like my story-telling. And the colour.

The best reaction I get is ‘wow’ and I get that reaction that they feel towards my work.”

Cavlovic, a professional artist, realizes his paintings, produced with oil on canvas and some acrylics, are not for everyone.

“Hopefully people have a positive experience. There is a percentage who find my symbolism difficult, but my philosophy is to take everything on the positive.”

Cavlovic’s work follows a series of themes. His Croatian/ Slavic paintings depict his family heritage, with bold vibrant colours. Yet he also has contemporary figurative pieces

and restaurants along the tour route that make visitors feel welcome.

“I think the whole atmosphere is really positive for everyone who comes here.

There is something for everyone to do. They can make it a day out.”

The Elora Fergus Studio Tour begins with a group show held annually at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

“The fact that the Elora Centre for the Arts supports us with the exhibition space is invaluable,” Woods said.

This year, the show will begin with an opening reception on Sept. 13 at 7:30pm in the Minarovich Gallery. The show will run until Oct. 7.

“In return the artists are going to reach out and support NeighbourWoods,” said Wood, of the local environmental group.

“I hope all the artists have great success,” Cavlovic said.

“I hope all the patrons have a really wonderful experience so they’ll come back.”

Return business is a big part of the success of the 19th annual Saugeen Autumn Leaves Studio Tour, and is the reason artists such as Paul Kaye and

Elsa Mann, owners of Night and Day Pottery Studio, joined the tour in 2004.

Located in Mount Forest, the couple applied to the tour before they even moved to the community.

“We know the value of a studio tour,” said Kaye, noting they were part of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour for six years. “There are a number of artists out there that nobody else knows about, so it’s good to get people out to the studios.”

Their experience has been an asset to the Autumn Leaves tour. Mann took on the role of marketing chair of the tour, working with a committee to handle publicity and social media.

“Elora is established as an arts town. Mount Forest is not.

We know the value of a studio tour to get people out to us,” she said, adding, “It lets people know we are part of the cultural fabric of their community.”

Now bordering the Saugeen region, both Kaye and Mann are eager to see the tour promote their area of the tour map.

“The geography here is massive,” said Mann. “To accommodate that, they’ve made the tour three days long.”

The tour runs from Sept. 28 to 30. Encouraging more participation, the Minto Culture Bus is coinciding with the tour as part of National Cultural Days on Sept. 29 from 10am to 4pm.

The bus will include various artists and studios as part of its culture adventure, along with other regional events.

“Studio tour gives people who are intrigued by the arts and crafts permission to come,” said Kaye. “The open sign is definitely there. It’s comfortable for them to come and check it out.”

Kaye and Mann are potters with uniquely independent styles.

“Our sense of shape, form, glaze; everything is different,” Kaye said. “When people come here they are seeing two different artists.”

Mann adds that this year, the tour includes guest artists and the couple are proud to host silver jeweler Jennifer Nicholson and Christine McGrath, a mixed media artist, at their home studio.

“It may take a long time to drive to the places, but there is a richness to the diversity you will see,” Mann said. “It’s not unusual to have 23 studios on the tour but have more than 50 artists to see.”

“We have old school houses and renovated old barns ... it’s

equally impressive to see the artwork in these incredible studio settings,” she said.

The duo enjoys meeting people and talking about their trade. They have added a pottery area where guests get a “hands-on” turn with clay.

“We tend to sell a fair amount that weekend, but it’s still about introducing people to the studio and what we do and how we do it ... even if they never buy from us, this will bring people back, and that matters,” said Kaye.

“We’ve always had a strong philosophy about educating.

If people don’t come and see what we do, how will they ever understand it?” Mann asks.

“It’s an ancient craft. Making the connection as to how things are made is important.”

Kaye agrees. “My job isn’t just to make pottery; it’s to explain it to others so they appreciate it,” he said. “When people value what we’ve done and they love it enough to buy it for themselves or someone else, that piece has an importance outside of my own studio now.”

“Once they come out and get that first introduction, it gives them an incentive to come back,” said Mann.

Mann and Kaye are also hoping fellow Wellington North artists are well attended that weekend.

Cliff Smith is an artist/photographer in Mount Forest.

“His work is like photographic painting,” said Kaye.

Wesley Bates, of Clifford is wood block artist, painter and author. “He is a phenomenal artist,” Kaye opined.

That kind of artist collective support is evident as they give back to their community.

“As a group, we make donations for Camp Quality, a camp for kids with cancer that is in our geographic area,” said Mann.

Studio tours are more than just shopping trips. It is a cultural celebration of community and art.

“Art, like theatre or food, is one of the pleasures of life,” said Wilcox.

Mann agrees. “When people make the time to stop in, you make the time to be with them. And it’s great.”

For more information visit: - the 19th Saugeen Autumn Leaves Studio Tour 2012 at www.autumnleavesstudiotour. ca; - Elora-Fergus Studio Tour 2012 at www.elorafergusstudiotour.com; or - Hills of Erin Studio Tour at www.hillsoferinstudiotour. com.

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Aberfoyle Fall

‘Friends on the Farm’ theme of Aberfoyle fair ABERFOYLE - “Friends on the Farm” is the theme of the 2012 Aberfoyle Fall Fair which runs Sept. 7 and 8, and organizers have packed a wide range of activities into the two-day event.

The action begins Sept. 7 at 7pm with a local and area antique tractor pull. Weigh-in time for participants is 5pm.

Entertainer Joseph Peplinski, a.k.a. JP Magic will also perform at the fair on Friday night.

Friday night admission is $5 for adults, $1 for ages 6-12 and free for fairgoers five and under.

Things really get busy on Sept. 8, with the gates opening at 9am. Admission on Saturday is $8 and $2 for ages 6-12. Five-and-under fairgoers are again free.

One of the main events on Saturday will be the antique tractor display. Also starting early is the hunter/jumper show, with seven divisions competing in two rings.

Races and games on the ball diamond, are part of the fun Saturday, including a family relay race, bale throwing, log sawing, nail hammering and children’s “loonie in the straw” game.

At 2pm in the parking lot, youngsters can test their mettle at the pedal tractor pull.

The heavy horse show, an annual highlight

Fair

at the fair, will begin at 1pm, followed by the pleasure driving all breed competition at 2pm.

Various shows and competitions, including those run by the 4-H Club, will be ongoing throughout the day. Among those are: sheep, beef, fowl and rabbits, pets, grain, roots and hay, vegetables, pumpkins, baking, canning, and more.

The Junior Garden Club competition this year will feature a special scarecrow contest, with all entries receiving a $5 prize.

As always, the exhibit hall will be filled with fine examples of local artwork, craftsmanship, horticulture and more.

A pet show will be held at noon on the ball diamond and there will also be a midway operating both Friday night and Saturday.

Special shows on Saturday include a Birds of Prey Flight Show by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, and live entertainment on the patio.

From 8pm to midnight on Saturday there is a dance at the hall, featuring the Country Squires.

Admission to the dance is $10.

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Aberfoyle Fall Fall fair always fun for the young ABERFOYLE - From crafts displays to cattle shows there’s always a heavy focus on youth at the Aberfoyle Fall Fair.

The fair features a wide range of activities designed to appeal to the younger generation.

The 4-H Club section offers young people age 9 to 21 a chance to display their showmanship skills in beef and sheep classes.

A pet show is open to children 14 and under. No entry fee is required and classes include: most obedient dog, most unusual pet and costume and trick categories for both dogs and cats.

Aberfoyle Public School children can show off their work in the school display held each year during the fair.

The fair also features numerous games for the younger set, including a children’s pedal tractor pull, loonie in the straw hunt and of course, the always-popular midway rides.

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Kid stuff - There’s always plenty of activities for the younger generation to enjoy at the Aberfoyle Fall fair. Clockwise from above: The Canadian Raptor Conservatory will return this year with their popular Birds of Prey flight show; 4-H beef and sheep competitions will be held during the fair; the loonie in the straw game always draws a crowd; midway rides will be running both Friday night and all-day Saturday.

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Aberfoyle Fall

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Top of the world - Gavin Logher, Owen Hayden and Aidan Wassilyn, all of Puslinch Township, enjoyed climbing on top of a large straw bale during last year’s Aberfoyle Fall Fair.

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Aberfoyle Agricultural Society still going strong after 172 years

Feeding fun - Children annually flock to the tents containing various farm animals during the Aberfoyle Fall Fair. For many, it is the first time they get to be up close and personal with the livestock, while for owners, the shows represent a chance to show off their efforts to judges, in addition to children and adult visitors. This year the fair, held at the Puslinch Community Centre, will again offer various livestock categories.

by Don McKay This year marks the 172nd year for the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society.

Since 1840 the society has worked to increase the awareness of, and to improve the quality of agriculture, home crafts and the rural lifestyle, by presenting an annual Fall Fair to exhibit livestock, produce, home crafts, pets and equipment. It also assists in 4-H and Junior Garden Club activities.

One of Puslinch’s first community organizations, the society played a large part in the education and development of agriculture, home life and nutrition at a time when 80 per cent of the population was involved directly in agriculture and rural life.

Today, even though our agricultural and rural communities are decreasing in size, the society still has a strong grass roots base and supports the rural way of life.

The society has a board

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to direct its activities and an executive. Board members are elected annually by the membership.

There are working committees for light horse, heavy horse, tractors, crops, garden, home craft, 4-H and others.

Financing comes from donations: provincial, municipal, corporate and private, and from membership fees and fair admissions. The society has many members, representing all parts of the community of

age groups, and interests.

We welcome new members and their ideas - not just Puslinch/Aberfoyle residents and appreciate anyone supporting our aims and objectives.

Go to our website: www.aberfoyleagriculturalsociety.com to learn more.

So, want a taste of country life? Come on out and be a part of history.

Don McKay is president of the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society.

Aberfoyle Agricultural Society officers for 2012-13 Executive members of the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society for 2012-13 include: Don McKay, president; Vince Klimkosz, 1st vice president; Charlie Tilt, past president; Diane Zadro, treasurer; and Audrey Allison, secretary.

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include: Gayle Rice, Susan Rice, Janice McCaig, Diane Harris, Glen Sutton, Jamie Bousfield, Hugh McDonald Sandra Viol, Charlie Tilt, Joe Hohenadel, Don McKay, Jean Hume, Joanne Holt, William Crow, Robert Gordon and Don Harris.

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ENTERTAINMENT Fiddle Legends tour kicks off in Wellington County WELLINGTON CTY. The Scott Woods Band is set to kick off its Fiddle Legends tour, which pays tribute to Don Messer, Al Cherny, King Ganam, Graham Townsend, Ward Allen and many others, with old time fiddling, championship step dancing and gospel music.

Organizers say Woods’ trick fiddling and humour will keep entire families enterDeath on display - An exhibit entitled Death: Rituals and Traditions will open on Sept. 8 at the museum and archives in Aboyne and run until Nov. 4.

Museum to offer death exhibition starting Sept. 8 ABOYNE - When people think of death and funerals, common images come to mind: hearses, gravestones and cemeteries, coffins and the colour black, to name a few.

This fall, explore Victorian era 19th century death rituals and traditions at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.

Opening Sept. 8, Death: Rituals and Traditions will intrigue visitors young and old, museum officials say.

In every culture, rituals have emerged that bring meaning and order to the cycle of life and death. In 19th century Ontario, mourners wore black clothing, jewelry, hairpieces and armbands, depending on their gender and relationship to the deceased. What may seem a rigid focus on death’s rituals in fact allowed the bereaved to express their grief within an ordered time frame.

Flourishing industries developed around the etiquette of death and mourning and throughout Ontario - for exam-

ple, people still witness the partnership of the furniture and funeral businesses. This tradition grew out of the practical skills of carpenters as coffinmakers who expanded their enterprises to embrace undertaking duties as well.

Every undertaking business provided the services of a horse-drawn hearse.

Highlighted in this exhibit is a 1905 hearse hand-made in Palmerston by craftsman and undertaker Austin Delaney.

Finished in fine details and curved glass sides, the horsedrawn hearse is one of the treasures of the museum collection.

Museum officials are inviting the public to explore how their ancestors viewed and dealt with death and mourning. The exhibition runs until Nov. 4.

The galleries at the museum, located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora, are open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and on weekends and holidays from 12 to 4pm.

tained. Woods has earned the Canadian Novelty Champion title for his trick fiddling and also the nickname “The Flippin’ Fiddler.”

A sixth generation fiddler, Woods is a two-time Canadian Open Fiddle Champion and two-time Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion. He was the musical director and played the part of Don Messer in Memories of Don Messer’s

Jubilee that toured extensively across Canada.

His latest effort, the Fiddle Legends tour, kicks off locally next weekend before stops in Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

The two local shows are Sept. 8 at Melville United Church in Fergus at 7pm and Sept. 9 at Duffs Presbyterian Church in Aberfoyle at 2pm.

Patrons are encouraged to

Register now for fall programs at arts centre ELORA - Registration for fall arts programs has begun at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

Officials say the centre prides itself in offering the most diverse and accessible arts programming in the region.

The programs are led by highly-qualified professional arts instructors to ensure everyone is able to advance their creative pursuit.

Be it the new free program - The Inventitory, for youths aged 8 to 12 - or the Saturday morning arts programs for kids, officials say they have something for everyone.

Two other new programs this fall are Ida Brown’s musical theatre, Lord of the Flies, set the music of Pink Floyd; and a portfolio building class for older teenagers and adults.

Pottery classes with local artisan Jane Neff will begin in early October and adolescents are welcome to join the evening classes. The ever popular PA Day art camps fill up early – look for all of the details online.

The centre also offers youth or adult Glee classes, adult painting classes and full day intensive weekend workshops with instructor Kirstin Bojanowski in abstract acrylics and spoken word artist Harry

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PAGE EIGHT Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 31, 2012

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The OMAFRA Report A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-4241300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra DRY WEATHER FARMING Farmers experiencing dry weather challenges can find information on feed and production management options at OMAFRA. Visit ontario.ca/agweatherissues or contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877- 424-1300 or email: ag.info. omafra@ontario.ca.

WINTER WHEAT TRIALS The Preliminary trial data from the 2012 Winter Wheat harvest is available at: http://www.gocereals.ca/variety_trial.php CORN SILAGE & OTHER INFORMATION Using Corn Damaged By Dry Weather For Silage: http://fieldcropnews.com/2012/07/drought-damaged-corn-silage/ Potential Nitrate Poisoning and Silo Gas When Using Corn Damaged By Dry Weather For Silage, Green Chop Or Grazing: http://fieldcropnews.com/?p=4976 Harvesting Corn Silage At the Right Moisture: http://fieldcropnews.com/2012/08/harvesting-corn-silage-at-the-right-moisture/ Pricing Corn Silage In 2012: http://fieldcropnews.com/?p=4813 Summer Seeding Oats For Extra Forage: http://fieldcropnews. com/2012/07/summer-seeding-oats-for-extra-forage/ Summer Seeding Forages: http://fieldcropnews.com/2012/05/ summer-seeding-forages/ BUYING OR SELLING HAY? Ontario Hay Listing Service is a Free Hay Listing Service for people looking to buy and sell hay and straw. For more information, call 1-877-892-8663 or check the website: www.ontariohaylistings.ca.

Live Hay and Straw Auctions are held bi-weekly at the Elmira Produce Auction (EPAC), just north of Elmira on Arthur Street.

Sales start at 10am on alternating Wednesdays, with upcoming dates including: Sept. 5 and Sept. 19. Contact Clarence Knorr, 519-699-4913 or the Auction office during sale days: 519-6693884.

GRASSLAND HABITAT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Ontario on-farm grassland habitat projects funding opportunities available for farmers to implement best management practices Funding for on-farm projects to protect grassland habitats is now available to Ontario farmers through an innovative new government program for the 2012 and 2013 cropping years.

The Grassland Habitat Farm Incentive Program (GHFIP) provides cost-share funding through a competitive bid process for farmers to implement best management practices that will help provide and protect grassland habitats. Many grassland wildlife species in Ontario depend on hayfields, pastures, meadows and native prairies to nest and feed their young. GHFIP will be delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) with funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources through the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund.

GHFIP will use a competitive online bid structure to deliver funding, replacing the first-come, first-served application process that is in place for many other cost-share programs. The bid package will include details about the farm and proposed project, accurate and specific project costs, the amount of funding requested by the farm business.

This approach offers more flexibility so that farmers can identify the amount of funding necessary to complete a project, instead of being limited to a prescribed cost-share formula.

This is the first time OSCIA has had a program application process that will be entirely online. The procedure is straightforward and streamlined to ease the process for interested farm businesses.

Pasture improvements, improved grazing systems, marginal

land retirement and forage harvest management are some of the actions supported through the program. Specific practices of interest include removing invasive plant species to improve pasture quality, providing alternative livestock watering opportunities to enhance grazing, preventing the invasion of trees and shrubs into grassland areas through mowing, and reducing or eliminating hay cutting during grassland bird nesting season.

Only bid submissions with the highest cost/benefit ratio will be approved for funding.

For more information, call John Benham at 519-846-3394 or email: wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org.

COMING EVENTS Aug*31- Sept. 3- Orangeville Agricultural Fair, Orangeville.

For information, call 519-942-9597 (*part day).

Sept. 1 to 3 - Mount Forest Agricultural Fair, Mount Forest.

For more information, call 519-323-4871.

Sept. 4 - Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting, at OMAFRA boardroom, Elora at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden. net.

Sept. 6 - Grain Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting - Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, 50 Stone Road W, Guelph.

Check the website - www.gfo.ca.

Sept. *6 to 9 - Arthur Fall Fair. For more information, check the website at: www.arthurfallfair.ca (*part day).

Sept. *7 to 8 - Aberfoyle Fair, Puslinch Community Centre.

For information, call: 519-837-9288 or check the website: www. aberfoyleagriculturalsociety.com (part day).

Sept. 8 to 9 - 6th Annual Stratford Garlic Festival. Check events at: http://www.stratfordgarlicfestival.com/.

Sept. 11to 13 - Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, Canada’s Outdoor Park, Woodstock. Watch for details on this show at: www. outdoorfarmshow.com/.

Government investment to strengthen food safety of sheep and goat industry LISTOWEL - The federal government is strengthening the sheep and goat industry by helping to improve on-farm food safety practices.

Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux (GlengarryPrescott–Russell), on behalf

of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, recently announced an investment of $289,000 to assist sheep and goat farmers to reduce the risk of food-borne illness.

“Our government is committed to food safety and to

creating a strong agriculture industry for the future,” said Lemieux.

“This investment will help strengthen on-farm food safety systems and give sheep and goat farmers the tools they need to continue to produce

safe, high-quality food for Canadians,” Lemieux said.

The investment will be used for the following two projects: - $202,505 to the Canadian National Goat Federation (CNGF) to complete the development of a national goat on-

farm food safety system.

This includes developing training materials and manuals on the latest food safety production practices.

- $86,530 to the Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) to update the food safety sys-

tem for sheep, by ensuring it remains current with new onfarm food safety information and technology.

CSF and CNGF will also undergo a thorough review of their respective food safety Continued on next page

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to feature launch of 4-H legacy fundraising campaign WOODSTOCK - Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) will open its gates for the 19th time in Woodstock on Sept. 11.

To officially kick things off, new president Doug Wagner will be joined by a variety of special speakers during the opening ceremonies at noon.

4-H Canada’s 100 for 100 In preparation for the upcoming 100th anniversary of 4-H Canada in 2013, COFS will host the launch of 4-H Canada’s legacy fundraising campaign at the opening ceremonies event.

To help with the countdown

to the many festivities scheduled for the club’s anniversary year, 4-H Canada will be represented by 4-H youth from across the country who will attend all three days of COFS to promote 4-H Canada’s 100 for 100 legacy fund campaign and raise $100,000 for the next 100 years of 4-H in Canada.

COFS is inviting everyone who has ever been involved in 4-H to help launch the 100 for 100 campaign here in Ontario so that programs for youth can continue throughout rural communities and small towns all across Canada.

Official tax receipts will be issued by 4-H Canada for donations which can be made either at the 4-H Pavilion at COFS or online at www.4-h-

canada.ca.

Agriculture More Than Ever Canadian agriculture is a modern, vibrant and diverse industry, filled with forwardthinking people who love what they do.

For the industry to reach its full potential and to ensure the long-term viability, Agriculture More Than Ever is asking those involved in the industry to champion agriculture by engaging in more frequent discussions regarding what is going well within the industry – filling in information gaps, responding to misguided perceptions and telling the success stories about the industry, online and offline.

Show-goers are encouraged to look for the Agriculture

More Than Ever team on the grounds at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and stop by their booth to pick up a t-shirt and show your support. Visit their website at www.agriculturemorethanever.ca to hear stories shared by producers, as well as news about the industry.

Follow Agriculture More Than Ever on Twitter: @ agmorethanever and “like” the initiative on Facebook at www. facebook.com/agriculturemorethanever.

Teacher Recognition Award For the fourth year in a row, Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. in partnership with COFS will again be recognizing an Ontario teacher for their dedication and effort integrating agricultural concepts into

classroom curriculum.

The 2012 OAFE Teacher Recognition Award will be presented to Elsa Natvik, a Secondary School teacher with the Lambton-Kent District School Board, teaching the Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program at Ridgetown High School.

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show runs Sept. 11 to 13 at Canada’s Outdoor Park in Woodstock.

The opening ceremonies begin at noon on Sept. 11 beside the Ducks Unlimited Canada Farm Pond.

For more information, visit www.outdoorfarmshow.com, follow @outdoorfarmshow on Twitter or call 1-800-5635441.

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OPINION: Rising food costs won’t be as bad as originally feared

by Debra Pretty-Straathof, Vice-president, Ontario Federation of Agriculture GUELPH - Drought’s slow burn of North American crops this season has sent prices for food commodities – such as corn, soybeans and wheat – soaring.

But the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests the subsequent rise in food prices might be less impactful on consumers

than originally feared.

This outcome should prevail in Canada as well.

USDA noted recently that the prices received by farmers who produce commodities still only accounts for about 14 per cent of the total cost of food at retail outlets.

This is a small portion of the price consumers actually pay for their food.

Other factors affecting food prices at the retail level include

food processing, retail trade, finance, food service costs, energy and transportation.

While consumers are expected to see a rise in the amount of money they spend on food, food price inflation will be close to the historical average (of approximately 3 per cent) this year and slightly above that next year, USDA says.

The farmer’s share – the amount of income Canadian

farmers earn from popular processed food products – varies across food products.

However, for a box of cereal or a loaf of bread – it is often a very small portion of the product’s overall price. For example, on a box of corn cereal costing $3.54, farmers will net approximately 11 cents.

On average, Canadian consumers enjoy some of the world’s lowest food prices, with less than 12 per cent of

Forum on sustainable animal agriculture planned GUELPH - The Farm and Food Care Foundation is partnering with its American counterpart, the Center for Food Integrity, to host the North American Forum on Sustainable Animal Agriculture.

The forum will convene a group of influential food system leaders from across the continent, all actively involved

in providing safe, affordable and sustainable food to consumers.

The goal is to assemble leaders in the food system to discuss what sustainable animal agriculture is.

The forum is a follow up for Canadians from the Feeding a Hungry World Summit held in Ottawa in October, 2011.

The Centre for Food

Integrity has hosted several forums and summits in the past few years, for a primarily American audience.

This event will be unique, bringing food system leaders together from both sides of the border.

Crystal Mackay, executive director of the Farm and Food Care Foundation, said that the forum will offer a unique

opportunity for all sectors of the food industry to work on issues together.

The forum will be held Sept. 17 to 18 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga.

Registration is $150 (US dollars) per attendee. Register online by visiting: www.regonline.com/naanimalagforum.

income spent on food.

In February each year Canadian farmers mark Food Freedom Day in Canada, when consumers have earned enough income in the calendar year to pay for their food purchases for the entire year. In 2012, Food Freedom Day fell on Feb 12.

Crops such as grain corn are for food processing, livestock feed and production of biofuels.

Ontario farmers who managed to dodge the worst of this year’s drought will obtain higher prices for their crops because they’ll be in short supply.

Higher commodity prices and a good crop are good news for rural communities and the thousands of spin-off jobs that rely on Ontario’s primary agriculture sector.

This more positive economic outlook based on a potential for profit serves to attract and retain young farmers entering the business of food produc-

tion.

This renewal and the innovation it brings to Ontario agriculture will help drive our rural economy and contribute food sector jobs for thousands more Ontarians in the years to come.

For farmers who have lost a crop and subsequent farm income due to drought, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture will continue to advocate on their behalf, and work with government in delivering much-needed financial assistance to keep farmers farming.

Overall, although the drought takes its toll, our food system in Ontario and across Canada remains vibrant.

The risk management partnership between governments and farmers helps overcome the challenges of drought to continue to deliver reasonably priced, safe food to our fellow Ontarians and to customers worldwide.

Public Health warns flu related to fairs and petting zoos; Young children, seniors considered most at risk OTTAWA - A recent outbreak of influenza in the United States is linked to people, mostly children, handling and petting pigs at agricultural fairs and petting zoos.

Although this strain of influenza, known as H3N2v (the “v” stands for variant), has not been detected in Canada, families should be aware that it could eventually be circulating in swine in this country.

Many Canadian families visit agricultural fairs taking place at this time of year and may be exposed to this flu virus.

The H3N2v virus doesn’t spread easily from swine to people—and even less easily from person to person. In most cases, the virus causes only mild illness in people. Still, even with the low risk, there are steps you can take to pro-

tect yourself and your loved ones.

People of certain groups, including children younger than five, appear to be at higher risk of complications from the flu. Such individuals should consider avoiding pig barns or pens, especially if sick pigs have been identified.

If you do plan a trip to a petting zoo or fall fair, have fun and stay safe by following good precautionary measures.

For parents and caregivers: - young children and infants , are more susceptible to becoming sick from animal exposure compared to adults; - supervise children carefully around animals and make sure that they do not put their hands, or anything they find in the animal’s area, in their mouths. Animal feed/treats and hay, for example, could spread

disease; - be sure that children wash their hands thoroughly after visiting with animals; and - don’t allow toys or child equipment (strollers, etc.) into animal pens.

Anyone who believes they have the flu may wish to check with their health care professional if they are: - are 65 years or older; - have a weakened immune system; - experience severe symptoms; and - experience symptoms lasting longer than seven days.

Patients should advise their health care professional if they have been in contact with pigs before becoming ill.

Symptoms of H3N2v flu The symptoms are similar to other types of flu. They include:

- fever (may not be present in the very young and old); - cough; - runny nose or congestion; - sore throat; - body aches; - nausea; - vomiting; and - diarrhea (in children 5 years or younger).

Children younger than 14 years are at higher risk for getting sick with this flu.

As with any flu virus, young children, seniors, Aboriginal peoples, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems because of other medical conditions are at greater risk for serious complications related to the flu.

Most of the cases of illness are associated with contact with swine. There is a low risk of person-to-person transmission.

Government investment to strengthen food safety FROM PREVIOUS PAGE systems by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program. This national program follows the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles to help ensure that potential food safety problems are identified and addressed before products leave the farm gate.

A strong food safety system reassures Canadians that food products are handled safely, which in turn helps to boost the bottom line of farmers.

“The Canadian Sheep Federation appreciates the support by the government of Canada to finalize the last step

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in the federation’s On-Farm Food Safety system,” said Andrew Gordanier, CSF chairman.

“This is an industry-led program designed to send a clear message to customers that they can count on Canadian quality lamb,” said Gordanier.

“Food safety is becoming an issue of concern for consumers and this program is designed to address this at the farm level,” said Myrna Coombs, CNGF president.

“We are asking goat producers to clearly say what they are doing in terms of management practices, do what they say, then demonstrate it with an audit,” Coombs said.

This federal Growing Forward investment is being made through the Canadian Integrated Food Safety Initiative (CIFSI). The government is helping organiza-

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School bus safety tips for motorists and students

Put ‘home’ back in homework TORONTO - Studies show that children’s achievements in school improve with increased parent involvement in education.

ABC Life Literacy Canada offers 10 tips on how to make homework part of the daily routine: - develop a daily routine by setting aside a specific time each day/evening for homework; - provide a quiet, well-lit place with basic school supplies; - understand your child’s style of learning. This will help you develop a personalized homework plan for your child; - it’s not uncommon for kids to get overwhelmed with big assignments or projects.

Help them break the project down into smaller steps. Work on pieces throughout the week.

Do the hard parts on the weekend; - talk with your child’s teacher and be aware of their method of teaching. Help your

child by using familiar terms and examples; - don’t reserve learning to homework hour. Make learning a part of daily life; - if your child gets frustrated or distracted with their homework, allow them to take a short break. If this frustration continues, talk with your child’s teacher to determine if a tutor might be needed; - to reinforce comprehension and memory skills, take 10 minutes to talk about the stories you’ve read together; - show your child that the skills they are learning relate to real life. If your child is learning math, for example, balance your cheque book or have them count out change for you; and - teach your child to be independent. Offer to help them with difficult homework challenges, but then let them complete the remainder on their own.

For other family literacy tips and activities, visit FamilyLiteracyDay.ca.

WELLINGTON CTY. – Upon returning to school children will be very enthusiastic and energetic, as well as distracted, as they meet and greet numerous friends they haven’t seen all summer long.

Personal safety will not be first and foremost on their minds, but unfortunately all it takes for an accident or tragedy to occur is one brief lapse in judgement.

There are approximately 32 schools in Wellington County, including primary and secondary schools that educate over 12,000 students and Wellington County OPP want to do everything possible to ensure the protection and safety of the children attending these schools.

“Children are our most precious and vulnerable resource and keeping them safe is a priority of Wellington County OPP,” said acting inspector Susan Gray.

With more children on the streets and buses back out on the roads, now is a good time for everyone to reacquaint themselves with some road safety tips.

Motorists must always stop for school buses Motorists traveling in both directions must stop when approaching a stopped school bus with upper red lights flashing.

A flashing stop arm will

All aboard - Wellington County OPP reminds motorists, parents and students about school bus safety issues to ensure this school year is a safe and positive one for more than 12,000 area students. swing out when passengers are boarding or exiting the bus. Once all passengers have boarded, the stop arm will fold away.

Do not start moving until the red lights have stopped flashing and the bus begins to move ahead.

Fines and charges Vehicle owners - not just drivers - can be charged if their vehicle illegally passes a stopped school bus.

Fines for a first offence range from $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points. Each additional offence could mean

$1,000 to $4,000, six demerit points and possible jail time up to six months.

School bus safety tips Always be at the bus stop on time. Never run to or from the bus. Wait for the bus at a safe place away from the road.

Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it to get on.

Remember - if you can touch the bus you are too close.

The driver will tell you when you can board. Walk up steps hanging on the hand rail.

Never push or shove.

If you drop something when you are boarding or exiting the

school bus, leave it. Never stop to pick it up.

Ensure children are aware that within 10 giant steps of the school bus is the danger zone.

Sit facing the driver, keep the aisles clear and always listen to and obey the bus driver.

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Tips to help parents and students navigate the transition to high school FERGUS - School will begin soon enough. For Wellington County students who said goodbye to elementary school earlier this year, this fall represents the start of a critical transition to high school.

High school means new beginnings, experiences and challenges. And while these changes - new friends, new teachers and new school environment - can be exciting, they also can be a bit unnerving for new high school students.

“The transition can be exhilarating and full of promise, but it also can cause some measure of anxiety,” said Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., senior vice president of education outreach for Sylvan Learning.

“Research and common sense tell us that the first year in high school is critical,” Bavaria said.

During this single year, a new high school student must assimilate, make new friends, set goals, establish habits and attitudes, select courses, discover talents and interests, learn new skills, and begin to build confidence in this new environment. Making sure a student handles this year well should be an important goal for parents.

In fact, a primary indicator of a successful high school experience is a positive transition from elementary school.

And the key to that positive transition is good preparation.

Here are some of the most daunting changes local students will encounter during this first year of high school and some tips from Sylvan Learning on how to work through them successfully.

Negotiating the new environment The locker scare: One of

the biggest concerns incoming high school students have is the locker. Instead of lugging their stuff around in one bag, students now have a place to store everything safely.

The best part about the locker is being able to personalize it with photos, drawings, magazine clippings, and anything else that makes it feel comfortable.

Ease locker fears by purchasing a combination lock and practice before school starts.

New school If your student has to go to an entirely new school, it may seem overwhelming at first.

Explore the school’s website with your child or, better yet, explore the new school. The better your child understands the school layout and rules, the more at ease they will feel on the first day.

Ask the school if there are any tours or orientations available to parents and incoming

students. Get a map of the school and take your child to explore. Be sure to check in with the school office to get approval for your explorations.

New schedule With different classes in different rooms on different days, high school schedules can seem confusing during the first few weeks.

Before school begins, check with your school to see when schedules are ready so that your child can have some time to get comfortable with the new routine.

If your student needs help finding something or keeping track of where he has to be, encourage him to ask a teacher or other school staff for help.

Acquiring new academic tools Work together on a schedule and develop an organizational system with your student.

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Go ahead and argue The provincial curriculum outlines the knowledge and skills K-12 students need to acquire for post secondary school success.

As a parent, you can do your part to help a student acquire these key behaviors and attitudes of constructing viable arguments, critiquing others‚ arguments, and paying attention to precision.

Encourage perseverance by having your child work through problems rather than you stepping in to fix them.

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Encourage your child to do things correctly rather than just finish them.

Addressing social concerns One crucial area of worry for high school students is the social scene. You can help ease their trepidation by opening lines of communication and providing a sympathetic ear.

Kids’ worries and concerns about fitting in and making friends may seem trivial to adults, but for kids, these worries often trump worries about academics.

Listen to their concerns and advise them on basic social skills. Encourage your child

allowances for anxiety; at first, your student may need to carry everything for all classes all the time in order to feel prepared.

General skills preparation Summarizing, paraphrasing and identifying main or important ideas and details are three skills that are essential in all content areas.

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While teary bedtimes or family dinners can make afternoons and evenings taxing for parents, it’s mornings that Canadian parents have declared the hardest.

Six out of 10 Canadian moms and dads say morning is the most stressful period of the day, according to the results of a new poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Breakfast Cereals Canada.

Morning time “thrival” “As a mom and a dietitian, I know how crazy and chaotic the morning can be,” said Andrea Holwegner, a registered dietitian and mother of one.

“It’s important not to skip breakfast. Eating well in the morning is easier – and faster – than many parents think,” Holwegner said.

A breakfast that’s high in nutrition doesn’t need to be high in stress.

“Many breakfast cereals are an important source of whole grains and help kids meet their daily fibre recommendations – which otherwise isn’t so easy to do,” said Holwegner.

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Make sure you are able to regularly monitor your child’s access to text messaging and social media sites like Facebook. Increased awareness allows parents to step in and talk to their children before issues spiral out of control.

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Arthur Fall Fair

Celebrating the history of the Arthur fair

by John F. Walsh ARTHUR - I have read somewhere that the original fall fairs for the Arthur area were not held in Arthur, but in the Kenilworth area.

William McQuinn wrote a history of Arthur and published it in the 1950s. He stated the original fairs held in the village took place on a lot approximately six acres in size and located opposite the present Senior Citizens Hall on Isabella Street. The property ran back from Isabella to Eliza Street and is now part of the playground of the old public school.

Arthur Bristow had forwarded to Quinn a write up of the first fair in October 1881.

It was published in a paper with the title Mount Forest Free Press, Arthur, Luther, Proton, Egremont, Normanby and Minto Advocate.

The prize list wasn’t very extensive. The pioneer exhibitors were content with the honour of winning first prize for their exhibits. There were no buildings on the property and it was used for the field lacrosse games that were very popular in those days.

About 1890, the agricultural society purchased land in a triangle shape, bordered by Eliza, Domville and Tucker Street.

It was known as the Village Common, as many farmers retiring into the village would bring a cow or two with them from the farm. After the cows

were milked in the morning, they would be turned loose to wander up to the common pasture. McQuinn recalled seeing 30 to 40 cows pasturing here when he was a boy.

In 1896 the society started construction of the half mile oval race track, which was officially opened on Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, June 20, 1897. It proved to be one of the best tracks in western Ontario. Later a grandstand was built that held at least 600 people, along with a judge’s stand. Horses could be stabled under the grandstand.

On Halloween night 1978, the grandstand burned to the ground. The judges stand was taken down in 1995 or 1996 because it had become unsafe.

The early 1980s saw the last horse races held at the fair.

In the early 1920s the Agricultural Society built an agricultural hall on the grounds.

Contractor John Ashwood of Kenilworth was hired to build the arena at a cost of $2.90 a square yard, with the society to provide the gravel and cement. Some material was salvaged from and old arena on Frederick Street. The total cost of the project, including drilling a well, was $15,000. This building served as the arena for over 50 years, until it was condemned in 1976.

The new arena complex, costing $750,000 and consisting of an ice pad, lacrosse floor, two halls and meeting

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rooms, was built across the parking lot in 1977. The Arthur Curling club purchased the old ice pad and erected a building over it for their use.

In 1926, the agricultural society received a cheque from Wellington County for the use of the grounds as an emergency road. Eliza Street, from the railroad tracks down to the Frederick Street corner was often impassable due to snow.

So the horse teams and sleighs would cut through the agriculture grounds over Domville Street.

In 1958, the agricultural society turned the property over to the Village of Arthur, to be used as a recreation centre, with the agreement that the agricultural society would have the use of the grounds and facilities for a number of days each year.

Due to amalgamation, that agreement is now with the Township of Wellington North.

In the 1980s a barn was erected for use during the cattle shows and in the 1990s a 100by-200 foot ring was put in for the horse shows.

Presently the Arthur Fall Fair is held in September on the weekend following Labour Day, making full use of the centre as well as the grounds.

With the arena, curling club, ball diamonds and the swimming pool on the old village common grounds, it is usually the most popular spot in the community.

Something for everyone - The Arthur Agricultural Society is celebrating its 156th Fall Fair, Sept. 6 to Sept. 9. The fair has always been a mainstay of the fall season in the community, with lots of events.

There are competitions for all types of farm animals, a beef dinner to kick off the fair on Thursday, games and competitions for kids, including those who want to bring their pet along (like Sarah Miller, left, in 2011). This year’s fair will also feature horses (Sarah Roberts, below, competed in the fair last year), a Farmers’ Market, new midway rides, a host of exhibits, including jams and preserves, riding lawn mower and tractor pulls, and the crowning of the new Fair Ambassador.

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President invites everyone to 156th fair

by Mary Slater On behalf of directors, associate directors and our large group of volunteers, I would like to invite everyone to our 156th Arthur Fall Fair, to be held Sept. 6 to 9.

My personal thanks to our dedicated past and present

directors, volunteers, exhibitors and sponsors for supporting us through 155 years.

Without you we would not exist as we do today; all is very much appreciated.

Our theme for 2012 is “Potatoes”. We plan to have activities and demonstrations

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For a full list of events or for more information visit www.arthurfallfair.ca Advance tickets available at Walsh’s Pharmacy, Labelle Flowers or from Lisa Stroszka 519-848-5917 Prices: Adults: $12, Family: $35, 5-12: $5, Under 5: Free

Thursday, September 6th, 2012 **Midway Open** **All Rides a Loonie or a Toonie** Kick Off Beef Barbecue: 5:00 -7:30 pm

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New this year is Cope Amusements Midway for our children’s entertainment and enjoyment.

Also we are sponsoring a Hereford cattle show on Sunday.

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Saturday, September 8th, 2012 8 :30 am Welsh and Sport Pony Show 9:00 am West Luther 4-H Sheep Achievement 9:00 am Grounds and buildings open to public 10:30 am West Luther 4-H Beef & Dairy Achievement 12:30 pm Disc Dog Demo and Open Sheep Show Dairy and Beef Show & Abra-Kid-Abra Magician 1:00 pm 1:30 pm Potato Launcher Activity Baby Show 2:00 pm 4:30 pm Baking & preserves to be picked up 5:30 pm Chili Cook-off 6:00 pm Riding Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull Back Seat Driver 7:00 pm

Sunday, September 9th, 2012 8:00 am Arthur Lions Breakfast 9:00 am Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Western Horse Show 11:00 am 12:00 pm Kids Pedal Tractor Pull 12:30 pm 6 Man Tractor Tug Competition Pet Show, Frog Jumping, Hereford Show, 1:00 pm 1:00 pm Two of a kind -50’s, 60’s music 3:30 pm Crowning of 2012-13 Ambassador 4:30 pm Exhibits to be picked up

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Billiald ‘honoured’ to serve as ambassador

by Lisa Billiald One of the most rewarding things about living in a small town is that no matter where you go, somebody always knows your name.

There will always be someone who says hello, lends a helping hand or brightens your day with a smile. It is a community where people live by working hard and give as much as they can while expecting nothing back in return.

The people involved with the Arthur Agricultural, Society fall nothing short of this description, and it has been my honour and pleasure to represent them, and the community of Arthur, as the 2011-12 Arthur Fall Fair Ambassador.

My experience as ambassador has been an incredible journey. I was given the privileges of visiting various fairs, attending the Annual District Seven meeting in Wellesley, partaking in The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention in Toronto, taking part in various ambassador competitions and many community events, all with the honour of representing the Arthur Agricultural Society.

I am so fortunate to have been able to participate in these opportunities, and I know that I could not have done it alone.

I had such wonderful people believing in me the entire way through, and always providing

Lisa Billiald me with more support than I could have ever imagined.

First, I would like to thank the Arthur Agricultural Society.

This wonderful, hardworking group of people immediately took me under their wings and supported me, whether it was answering any questions I had, helping me prepare for competitions, or simply believing in me and my abilities to represent them.

Next to the ambassador committee; I could not think of better people to turn to for advice. Mandy Hansen, Jenny McFadden and Kelsey Allen, thank you for being there for me through this experience.

You gave me the advice and skills I needed to fulfill my role as ambassador, and I could not have asked for better inspiration and guidance.

Debbie Atkinson, you have become a second mother to me. You always were there for me, whether it was driving me

to and from events, helping me prepare for competitions, or encouraging me to do my best.

Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put into this past year.

I also would like to thank John Benham and Sons Carpentry who agreed to sponsor me last fall in running for the role of ambassador. There is no one else I would have wished to have had by my side during that experience, and I am so thankful for the continual support you gave me.

To my friends and family: I am so blessed to have such amazing people believing in me, and giving me the support I needed to be able to represent the Arthur Agricultural Society the best I could. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for everything you did for me.

Although my role as ambassador is coming to a close, I have no doubts the friends I have made, the lessons I have learned, and the memories I have will always be a significant part of my life. This opportunity has been life changing and again, I thank everyone I met, worked with and who believed in me throughout my experience.

It has been an honour to represent the Arthur Agricultural Society and I hope everyone will come out and participate in the fun and excitement at this year’s 156th fair.

Enjoy the Fair!

Fun at the fair - The Arthur Agricultural Society’s annual Fall Fair will celebrate its 156th year when it kicks off Sept. 6 to Sept. 9. Throughout its long history, the fair has been about community coming together for fun and competition. The parade takes place on Friday (Sept. 7) at 7pm and promises to be as much fun as it has been in previous years.

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President: Sept. 6 beef barbecue kicks off fair FROM PREVIOUS PAGE A big project taken on by the agricultural society is the new cooler refrigeration unit for the community centre installed this summer. We appreciate all of the donations received for this project from Arthur area residents and businesses. We will have various

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Golden girls - Representing Team Canada East, these women won first place in the 31st International Shuffleboard Association’s championships in Seattle recently. The team includes five members of the Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club. From left are: Maureen Bryan, team captain Myrna Bilton, Muriel Burnett, Lenore Holder, Linda McRae of Kincardine and Donna Blom. submitted photos

Gold honours - Team Canada East Men’s team also earned gold in the 31st International Shuffleboard Association’s championships in Seattle, Washington this August. The team included two members of the Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club. From left are: Patrick McGregor of St. Marys, Rendall Bilton, captain Henry Strong of Chatham, John Holder, Don Breau of New Brunswick and Bill Bryan.

Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club members compete at international event

by Kelly Waterhouse FERGUS - Eight local members of the Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club showed the world they take their sport seriously during the 31st International Shuffleboard Association’s (ISA) championships in Seattle, Washington earlier this month.

The group of three men and five women helped their respective Team Canada East

squads capture first place in a competition that featured seven nations battling for shuffleboard supremacy.

Bringing home the gold medal was a proud moment for Myrna Bilton, head of the Centre Wellington league and president of the Canadian National Shuffleboard Association.

“As the president, I am very honoured. It’s a humbling

experience,” Bilton said.

“It was a shock. A lot of the members competing are new to the sport. For our new players, I had no expectation of ever even winning. This was wonderful.”

Adding to the excitement were the accolades of individual members from the Centre Wellington club in Fergus.

Albert Blom represented Team Netherlands on the United

Nations team. Maureen Bryan, of Fergus, took home top spot, placing first in the world as an individual player.

For Bilton and her teammates, while the medal win was important, the international event is about more than competition.

“Winning is always nice, but the relationships and friends you make go well beyond winning,” she said. “Anyone who

can represent their country, to me, is already a winner.”

Enthusiastic about promoting her sport, Bilton was thrilled to learn Canada has won the bid to host the 2014 ISA championships, which will bring hundreds of shuffleboard competitors to Midland, Ontario in August 2014.

“We will need plenty of volunteers for the event. It’s a wonderful way for people to

participate,” she said.

The Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club includes approximately 60 members not all of whom are seniors - and meets twice a week at the Fergus Curling Club from midMay to mid-September.

The Centre Wellington club is looking for new members for next season. Interested players can contact Collette Brodie at 519-787-5270 for information.

Arthur boys win Intercounty Championship

Undefeated - The Highland Rugby Girls U-18 team won the 2012 Niagara Rugby Union Championship, continuing its undefeated season. Next the girls headed to the Ontario Rugby Union Festival Days in Markham (results were not known by press time). submitted photo

Local rugby players invited to national camp National pride - Members of the Highland Rugby Club senior women’s team represented Team Ontario in Quebec recently. Their win earned them an invitation to the Canadian National training camp, where they hope to be selected to represent their country in the 2015 Women’s Rugby World Cup in France. The successful players include, from left: Caitlin Beaton, Jane Kirby and Morganne Linthwaite, as well as teammates Britt Benn, Britt Kassil, Megan Lowry and Katie McNally. submitted photo

ARTHUR - After a very successful ball season (14-2), the Arthur Atom boys finished in second place overall.

The year-end tournament started in Ponsonby on Aug. 8 with the boys squaring off against Minto 1, the number three team. The Arthur boys defeated the Minto team 24-3.

The following night they traveled back to Ponsonby to take on the number one team in the league, Minto 2 - the team that was the cause of the Arthur squad’s only losses of the season. The Arthur boys wanted a chance to redeem themselves - plus a win that night would guarantee them a spot in the finals.

The Arthur team played one of their most dominating games of the year, with overpowering pitching from Ben Saunders, incredible fielding and timely hitting up and down the line-up. The boys won 12 1, bringing them back to Arthur to finish up the tournament.

They played Minto 2 for a second game in a row. It was a well-pitched game on both sides, but Arthur was beat out

Great season - The Arthur Atoms are Intercounty Champions for the second year in a row. The team includes, front row from left: Ryan Goetz, Jacob Saunders, Nolan Bultena, Isaac Major, Ben Little and Ethan Gibson. Middle row: Ben Saunders, Dylan Richardson, Zack Drake, Johnathan Hewitson and Nicholas Orth. Back: coaches Terri Goetz, Matt Saunders, Wally Drake and Ron Saunders. submitted photo

by Minto 2 by a score of 3-2, forcing these two teams to play each other again.

In a winner-takes-all battle, the Arthur Atom boys once again showed off their batting skills and base running abili-

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With a first inning outburst of five runs, the Arthur boys cruised to a 15-5 win, earning them Intercounty Champs status for the second year in a row.

Dalton tournament to raise funds for league FERGUS - The Centre Wellington Minor Softball Association (CWMSA) is hosting the inaugural Jeanne Dalton Memorial Tournament.

This event will raise funds for youth softball in Centre Wellington and encourage local kids to become active and

enjoy the benefits of organized softball, from the age of four and up.

The fundraiser honours Dalton, one of the CWMSA volunteers who devoted her life to family and softball.

CWMSA will host an ASA adult co-ed three-pitch tourna-

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To register a team or donate to the fundraiser contact Michelle Belonzo, CWMSA secretary at cwsoftball@hotmail.ca.

For more information visit www.cwsoftball.ca.

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Guelph Youth Singers now hosting auditions FROM PAGE TWO

Fri. Sept. 14

Cold Plate Luncheon, Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston 11:30am-1pm. For info. call 343-3805. For tickets call 343-3428. *** Guelph Optimist Club all you can eat roast beef dinner includes pie, cake, tea or coffee. Serving from 5-7pm. Adults $15, under 8 $5. Tickets at door. 89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph. *** Until Sept. 16 - Shelburne Fall Fair. Theme: Flower Power.

Lamb and large pumpkin auction, heavy horses, 4-H dairy show, antique cars, demolition derby, midway all weekend. 519-9255328. *** Open Lawn Tractor Races, Harriston Minto Fall Fair 8pm.

Registration from 6-7pm. $5. For more info. phone Roy Charters 519-338-3809. *** Until Sept. 16-Harriston-Minto 153rd Fall Fair “Fur & Feather Fun” Harriston-Minto Fairgrounds. 519-338-3903. *** Until Sept. 16- The 176th annual Fergus Fall Fair at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. The 2012 theme is from Farm Gate to Dinner Plate. For more info. visit www.fergusfallfair. *** Fergus Legion Branch 275. Wings & Fries $10, 6-8pm. Karaoke with Kieran Ballah, 8pm-12am. For information call 519-8432345.

SAT. SEPT. 15

Cats Anonymous Rescue & Adoption is holding its 2012 Silent Auction & Dinner at The Wellington County Museum, Auction opens/Bidding begins at 3pm. Dinner at 5:30pm. Advance ticket sales only. For more info. call 519-955-6850. *** Country Dance, Alma Community Hall. $10. Dance to Country Ways. *** Upper Credit Humane Society’s “Bark Around the Park” Walka-thon. At CBM Limehouse Plant. 11-2pm. Register 10am. Big or small bring them all. Come out and help our shelter animals, present and future. Participate by collecting money and walking with your pet or without a pet. Pledges will be collected at the registration desk starting at 10:30am. Barbecue, silent auction, fun dog games, nail trims, agility trials, pet photos, and vendor displays. For more information call Laura at 416-706-7406. *** Knox Church Crieff invites you to an evening of Harmony with Harbourtown Sound, a forty man a cappella chorus. Dessert and beverages to follow. 7:30pm at the Conference Centre, Crieff Hills Community, 7098 Conc 1. Puslinch Township. Tickets $15 or 2 for $25, students $5, contact Sandy Bell 519-822-6153 or Knox Church 519-824-8757 (leave message). *** Back in the Day Dance and Social. Moorefield Community Centre. 8pm-1am. Open to anyone over 40 yrs of age. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Contact Ray Fleming 519-343-2478. ***

Flea market and craft Sale. 9am- 2pm. St. John’s United Church, Belwood. Rent a table for $15. To display your gently used items, treasures or unique crafts. To reserve a table call Wanda at 519843-2327. *** St. John’s Anglican Church Rockwood is hosting a giant Garage & Bake Sale from 9am-1pm in the parish hall on Main St. Brenda Grandy (Palmer) 519-343-3938. *** Headwaters Hospital Auxiliary 18th Annual House Tour. 9am4pm. Self directed tour of seven spectacular homes in the Hills of Headwaters. Tickets $40 includes gourmet lunch. Silent auction, raffle. All proceeds to Headwaters Hospital. For info. 519-9412410, ext. 2268.

Sun. Sept. 16

Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast at Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street. 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.

Everyone is welcome. *** Ellis Chapel Sunday afternoon services with the theme of Social Awareness. Guest speaker - Anne Tinker, Cambridge Shelter Corp. 2:30pm, followed by refreshments in the garden. The chapel is located at 6705 Ellis Road in Puslinch Township and can be reached from Wellington Rd. 34, 32 or Townline Road.

Mon. Sept. 17

Elmira & District Horticultural Society “Dahlia’s: Easy and Exciting” with Willard Martin 7:30pm, Trinity United Church.

Members: free; visitors $2.

GUELPH - Guelph Youth Singers (GYS) is seeking new members for its award-winning choirs I, II and III. The choir is accepting children between the ages of six and 18 years of age. Auditions begin in late August and early September. The premier children’s choir has put Guelph on

the map in international music circles and plans to continue with performances throughout the year.

For more information or to book an audition with the youth choral organization, contact 519-821-8574 or email admin@guelphyouthsingers. com.

Museum and archives gets new look online WELLINGTON CTY Wellington County Museum and Archives has a new website at www.wcm.on.ca.

The new site includes a new look with direct links to important services, including: - exhibit & events calendar; - searchable museum and archives online collections catalogues (including the Tweedsmuir Histories); - newsletter downloads; - museum news feature, allowing subscribers to receive

the latest news feeds and share on Facebook and Twitter; - full updates on all exhibits, events, programs and workshops; - ArtiFACT stories (highlights of a selection of objects in the museum collection); - information on facility rentals; and - heritage gardens info.

For more information e-mail us at info@wcm.on.ca or phone 519-846-0916, ext.

5221.

Tues. Sept. 18

Cancer Support Group. Upper Grand 753 Tower St. S. Near the Hardware store. Wheelchair accessible. 1st Wednesday of the month lunch out. Contact Joyce 519-843-3213 or Judy 519-8433947 Ext. 100.

Wed. Sept. 19

Until Sept. 23- Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh. Summer Festival concludes with the North American premier of “Just the Ticket”, by Peter Quilter, starring Carol McCone and directed by Neville Worsnop. Travel with Susan as she relives a trip to Australia she took 30 years ago with a group of friends. Susan is the only one to make the return trip, so has to relive their experiences as well as her own. Touching, poignant, and always funny. Box Office 519-855-4586. *** Twelfth Night Orpheus and Eurydice Auditions. 5:30-8:30pm.

Guelph Youth Music Centre (75 Cardigan St., Guelph).

Requirements. Please prepare a monologue (of your choice), no more than two minutes in length. Photo/resume optional. Casting Info: Ages 16-22. Some roles available for ages 15 and under, 23-25. To book audition, or more info, please visit our website at www.guelphyouththeatre.com. *** Annual Alzheimer’s Coffee Break Fundraiser. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 325 St. George St., W. Fergus, 2-4pm.

Robin Smart will speak at 2:30pm. ***

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Horoscopes - For the Second week of September ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you will bring creativity and originality to a project at work this week. Working with people comes easy to you, so put your ingenuity to good use.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are entering a creative phase and others will admire and appreciate your work. But don’t allow the extra attention to go to your head. Be humble at every turn.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 There are plenty of opportunities for communicating your ideas this week, Gemini. Expect quite a few meetings and other social occasions where you can discuss things with others.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you have a basic idea of how you want to handle your finances, but you are open to suggestions, too. Consult with a professional if you are considering making major changes.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Your ability to supervise and organize people makes you unique, Leo. This role will become central to your lifestyle for the next few days as you tackle new responsibilities at work.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, opportunities to advance your career present themselves, but you are not sure if you are ready for a bigger role. Seek advice from trusted colleagues.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, recreational activities are ideal ways for you to keep in shape and reduce stress over the course of the

week. You could feel your troubles melt away.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have a great interest in business and making career decisions that will work for you. That new venture you have been pondering takes a big step forward.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Interactions with coworkers could feel a little strained, Sagittarius.

Make a few adjustments to remedy any uncomfortable situations. Take stock of your working relationships.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your drive for independence is very obvious to others this week. However, your determination could also put you in an unpredictable mood.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 This is a good time to take a deep breath and lighten up your load and your feelings, Aquarius. Tell some jokes or go out for a social occasion.

You’ll be thankful you did.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 People often sense that you can have your head on straight, Pisces.

So don’t be surprised when you are asked for advice.

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September 11

SEPTEMBER September 12 COMMITTEE

MEETING DATES

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Roads Solid Waste Services Police Services Social Services Information, Heritage and Seniors Land Division and Planning Economic Development Administration, Finance and Personnel County Council

Administration Centre, Keith Room Administration Centre, Keith Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Board Room, Wellington Terrace Administration Centre, Keith Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Council Chambers

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTRE, 74 WOOLWICH STREET, GUELPH | WELLINGTON TERRACE, 474 WELLINGTON ROAD 18, FERGUS PLEASE CALL DONNA BRYCE, COUNTY CLERK, AT: 519.837.2600, EXT. 2520* TO CONFIRM MEETING DATES AND TIMES, AS MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY All County of Wellington offices, the Museum and Archives and library branches will be closed on Monday, September 3.

5 Reasons to Shop at Farmers’ Markets 1. Fresh Local Produce Consumers can be confident that the fruits and vegetables they buy have been harvested when ripe at local farms.

2. Organic or Pesticide-Free Produce Much of the produce that is sold at a farmers’ market is organic. Organic fruits and vegetables taste better and have been associated with higher levels of nutrients and antioxidants.

3. Know the Farmer By shopping regularly at a farmers’ market, consumers can get to know the producers and farmers and can ask detailed questions about how their food is grown.

4. More Variety in Fruits and Vegetables By shopping at a Farmers’ Market, consumers may notice a vast array of fruits and vegetables that may not be available at their local chain supermarket. Many of these items are delicious but for various reasons (too fragile or too perishable) have not made it to supermarket shelves. Try something new!

5. Eat Seasonally Farmers’ markets generally sell food that is grown in season in the local area. Seasonal eating allows consumers to save money and get the best and freshest produce.

Local Farmers’ Markets Harriston Fridays from 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Elora Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Erin Fridays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Palmerston Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Aberfoyle Saturdays 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Guelph Saturdays 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Visit www.welligtonfestivals.ca for more information and special events at your local farmers’ market.

ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Accessibility Clerk 519.837.2600 x 2373 or accessibility@wellington.ca.

WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER PAINT RECYCLING PAINT:

• reduce paint waste by following the BUD Rule – Buy only what you need, Use it up, Dispose of what remains responsibly.

• bring to any County Household Hazardous Waste event day (visit www.wellington.ca for dates and locations).

• check www.makethedrop.ca for more paint recycling locations.

• there is no charge to drop off paint.

• paint is NOT accepted at any County waste facility.

• empty and dry paint cans go in your regular garbage.

INTERESTING FACTS:

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Wellington County collected and recycled 44,220 kg of paint in 2011.

Paint can be recycled and turned into new paint.

FEEDBACK - HOW ARE WE DOING? Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?

Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Manager 519.837.2600 x 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca *ALL CALLS CAN BE MADE TOLL FREE TO 1.800.663.0750