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Wellingt­­­on Kamil and Jerry Trochta offer a taste of Wellington at Cox Creek Cellar Estates

Arts & Entertainment | County Page | Events OMAFRA | Welcome Home | St. Joseph’s Church Aberfoyle Fall Fair | Arthur Fall Fair THE SECOND SECTION OF THE WELLINGTON ADVERTISER - FREE PRESS ~ NEWS WEEKLY

THE WELLINGTON ADVERTISER

FREE PRESS ~ NEWS WEEKLY

Second Section

September 2, 2011

Inside

Wellingt­­­on Kamil and Jerry Trochta offer a taste of Wellington at Cox Creek Cellar Estates

Arts & Entertainment | County Page | Events OMAFRA | Welcome Home | St. Joseph’s Church Aberfoyle Fall Fair | Arthur Fall Fair THE SECOND SECTION OF THE WELLINGTON ADVERTISER - FREE PRESS ~ NEWS WEEKLY

PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 2, 2011

Charity golf tournament still seeking teams HARRISTON - It is looking like a lucky 13 in Minto with the first annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament at Pike Lake Golf & Country Club on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

This marks another of the new ideas and initiatives to the municipality Minto Mayor George Bridge has brought many since being elected last year.

The tournament will help raise money for community groups and organizations.

This year’s intended recipients are the Minto Arts Council and the Harriston Historical Society.

There is still space available

for teams to participate and organizers have opened up the deadline until Tuesday Sept. 6 to register.

For those interested in putting a team together, the cost to enter is $400 which includes a meal and prizes.

Organizers would also like to thank the many hole sponsors, gift donors and big prize sponsors that have already contributed their time and money towards this tournament.

Without their support the tournament would not be a success.

If you are interested in registering a team please visit www.town.minto.on.ca or call 519-338-2511.

Public Service Announcements The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including bus trips, fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop in programs. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Check out our website at www.centrewellington.ca or call 519-787-1814. *** Free fall fitness extravaganza at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre: This fall, we are offering some free fitness classes to allow you to try out a class before registering for the course.

They are free – pre-register for all classes as space is limited.

Sept. 6 - 10am - Pilates for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis; 11am Zumba Party (refreshments to follow). Sept. 7 - 9am -All Around Fitness; 9:50am Men’s Fitness; 10:40am Beginner Strength Training. Sept. 8-10am -Strength Training. Sept. 13-11:45am Break Though - Osteoporosis Prevention & Management. Sept.

14-5pm Chair Yoga; 6:15pm General Hatha Yoga. Call 519-7871814 For more information.

Fri. Sept. 2

Antique and Collectibles Silent Auction at the Fergus Opportunity Shop, 695 St. David Street North. Bids Aug. 22 to Sept. 2.

Sat. Sept. 3

New- Elvis Tribute Show 8 and 9:30pm. Orangeville Fairgrounds.

519-942-9597.

Sun. Sept. 4

Gore Park, Elmira, Sunday Night Showcase Concert. Rhyme ‘n Reason (2010 Bluegrass Award Winners), 7-9pm. Free. *** Jamboree at the Mount Forest Fair. 1-5pm, All musicians welcomed. MC Laverne Ferguson. Call 519-323-9582. *** New- Town Crier Competition. Orangeville Fairgrounds 519942-9597.

Mon. Sept. 5

Rockwood Mom 2 Mom SALE September 10th from 9 am - 2 pm Rockmosa Community Centre 74 Christie Street Shop and save on gently used children’s clothes, toys and accessories!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping with our great vendors as well!

Like us on Facebook: Rockwoodmom2mom $1.00 admission for adults donated to EWCS

Inside Wellington Events Send your Non-Profit/Charitable event info to: events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date

BBQ smoked ham chop dinner at Ballinafad Community Centre.

Continuous service 5-7pm. Takeouts available. Free hotdog meal for kids 10 and under. Tickets $14, includes silent auction, and bouncy castle for the kids. Call 905-877-4072 for tickets and info.

Sponsored by Ballinafad United Church. *** Family Day at the Orangeville Fair. Reduced admission prices all day. 519-942-9597.

Wed. Sept. 7

Improve Your Health, Flexibility And Balance With Taoist Tai Chi ™ arts of health. Open House at 54 Cardigan Street, Guelph, 7-8:30pm. All are welcome to three new classes starting on Monday, Sept. 12 at 5:30-7:15pm. Call for more info. 519-8367390. *** 15th annual J. M. Kropf Fall Classic for Cystic Fibrosis. Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club, 7879 Wellington Road 124, Guelph.

Registration sign-in 11am; Shot gun start 12 noon. Registration fee $150. Includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, cart, steak dinner, and commemorative gift. Player Prize Pack $20, includes mulligans & contest vouchers. Registration: 519-843-4852. *** 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. All proceeds will go towards local programs and services. Call 519-836-7672 for more information.

Thurs. Sept. 8

Arthur Fall Fair roast beef dinner, 5-7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. For tickets call Lisa 519-848-5917. *** Guelph Field Naturalists discuss “From the beginning to the origin: the life and influences of Charles Darwin” with Dr. T. Ryan Gregory, Associate Professor University of Guelph. 7:30pm University of Guelph’s Arboretum Centre. To confirm visit www. guelphfieldnaturalists.org.

Fri. Sept. 9

Sunday September 11, 2011 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

“proceeds to local community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

www.ferguselorarotary.com Held under lottery license #M634122.

FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club and Fergus Elora Rotary Club

Sept. 9-11 - Arthur Fall Fair, Arthur Community Centre.

Admission by donation. Parade at 7pm, Variety Night 8pm. *** Howell Fish Dinner. Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W. Take outs at 4:30pm. Dinner from 5-7. Large fillet of fish, potato, vegetable, salad, bun, desserts, drinks. Adults $14, children 6 -13 $7 (half serving of fish), 0 - 5 free hot dog meal.

Elevator. Limited tickets at door, Pre-order at church office 519843-1781. *** 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. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre Open House 10am. Get a taste of the life of a senior . Bring a friend and discover new activities and opportunities to make the most of your retirement years. Enjoy refreshments and tours of the facility and learn about the many opportunities and programs available to you. A great opportunity to find out what the Centre is all about. No charge . We are located at 150 Albert Street West Fergus. *** “Youth for Somalia” all-ages dance at Moorefield United Church 7-10 pm. A live band: Jeremy Brendan Day & the Resistance” will

provide the music. Refreshments available for sale. Admission is $10 per person; $25 per family of three people or more; and children under 8 are admitted free as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Sat. Sept. 10

Vendors needed for Trunk Sale at Three Willows United Church, Guelph. Call Pauline at 519-823-9948 for more information. *** Aberfoyle Fair Dance. Puslinch Country Squire’s (old time country music). 8pm – midnight. $10 advance, $12 door. 519763-9782. *** Sept 10-11 - Official grand opening weekend for Guelph Legion new facility. Special candle light ceremony Sept. 10 at 7pm, open house and fun day on Sept. 11, commencing at 11am. *** Old Time Dance 8pm–12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Country Troubadors St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur.

Sun. Sept. 11

Autumn Fine Art Show and Sale. Brought to you by the West End Art Group (GWSA). 10:30am - 3 pm. At Riverside Park, Small Pavilion beside the Enabling Garden. Original Work by local artists; water colour, oil, pastel, acrylic. Rain or shine. Come take a peak. *** Jazz Vespers at Norfolk Street United Church, 7pm. With Rev. Arty Miller and Jazz Trio: John Zadro on piano, Andy Klaehn on saxophone and woodwinds and Gary Tomlin on percussion. For more info. call 519-822-6165. *** You are invited to the celebration and dedication of the newly constructed extension of Rockwood Presbyterian Church. 255 Main Street South, Rockwood, 2pm. Refreshments to follow.

Come celebrate with us this step of faith. All are welcome. Hope to see you there. *** Dessert and Classical Guitar Soiree with William Devonshire.

Fundraiser for Erin Food Bank and Orton Community Association.

7pm, Orton Church. $10. Organized by the Bahai’s of Erin. 519855-6385. *** Hike the Trail, 10am start Elora Cataract Trailway. New – Hike will begin at the Belwood Conversation Area – Main Entrance.

No entry fee required. For more information, call (519)843-2800. *** Classical Guitar and Dessert Benefit with Will Devonshire, local virtuoso guitarist/songwriter. Fundraiser for EWCS Food Bank and Orton Community Association. 7pm. Orton Church. $10 includes homemade dessert. Tickets EWCS office (Erin) or call 519-855-6385.

Mon. Sept. 12

Centre Wellington Singers first Fall practice. New members welcome. Social and registration 6:30. Sing at 7:15 sharp. Heritage River Retirement basement dining room in Elora. More info. contact Julia 519-843-5419. *** Seniors Wellness Expo, 10am-4pm. Exhibits promoting health, financial and social activities. Admission is free. Everyone welcome. Donations to foodbank appreciated. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood.

Tues. Sept. 13

The Royal City Quilters’ Guild (RCQG) first monthly meeting for the season on at 7pm at the Three Willows United Church on 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph. The program for this evening will be a presentation by Sandy Proud Smallfoot on A Collection of Quilts.

Guests are welcome to join the meeting for $5. For info. call Judy 519-822-2658. *** Guelph Township Youth Horticultural group meet at Marden Library, Community Bldg ,7368 Wellington Rd. 30, 7pm. Bring clean, clear 2 litre pop or water bottle with label removed for an interesting craft. New members always welcome. Leader 519836-9535.

Wed. Sept. 14

Euchre at Harriston Legion #296. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 519338-2843. *** Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre & Bridge Night Rockmosa Community Centre Rockwood. 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch and prizes to follow. First Early Bird Draw for $50. *** Harvest Tea for famine relief in the Horn of Africa at the Butterfly Garden of St. James Anglican Church, Fergus. 2:30 - 5:30pm Tickets $7.50. Children Under 5 years - Free. Sponsored by St. James, Fergus and St. John, Elora. Tickets available by calling 519-843-2141 or 519-843-1846.

Thurs. Sept. 15

Arthur Agricultural Society, upstairs hall, 7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Sept. 15 to 18. Eden Mills Writers Festival. Sunday, noon - 6pm.

Relax in the meadows of Eden Mills, while authors read from their most recent novels. Bring a blanket or folding chair. Tickets available at the gate. *** Registration Day for Ladies’ Bible Studies at Central Pentecostal Church, 7674 Colborne St., between Elora and Fergus 9:30 11:30am. Seven courses are being offered in the fall semester. All ladies are welcome. For further information call the church office 519-846-0272.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 2, 2011 PAGE THREE

Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery: A toast to the good life in Wellington County

by Kelly Waterhouse

GUELPH-ERAMOSA Eating local food supports farmers and the region’s economy, so why not raise a glass of truly local wine and say cheers to a winery that is harvesting the fruits of its labour and serving up a toast to the good life in Wellington County.

Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery is located on Highway 6 at County Road 22, between Fergus and Guelph. It might seem an unlikely place to start a vineyard, but owners Jerry and Kamil Trochta would counter, “Why not?”

With stubborn tenacity, a proud heritage in the craft of wine making and a passion for the artful mix of science and nature, this dynamic couple proves doing what you love can be fruitful.

“People wondered if we were crazy, opening a winery [here], but I said I live in Guelph and I want to have my winery right here,” Jerry said with a laugh.

“In Europe, there are wineries everywhere, because they know how to produce good wine. They bring in the grapes from wherever they need to, to produce quality wines because they know how to do it. Why can’t I do the same here?”

The Trochta family invites locals and visitors alike to drive up their laneway and sample their award-winning fruit wines and Baco noir vintages.

With 31 wine varieties to their credit - including labels of chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, rose, vidal, sparkling and gewurztraminer, plus sweet desert wines and a variety of fruit blends of apple, raspberry, elderberry, cherry, strawberry and black currant - wine maker Kamil likely has something to please most palates.

Their fruit farm is spread out across 50 acres that includes their home, retail store and the

Many choices -

wine making and storage facility. The property boasts more than 3.7 acres of Baco noir grape vines, three acres of black currant berries and another two acres of orchards that grow seven different varieties of apples, all for the sake of their wine production.

Growing up in Czechoslovakia, Kamil and Jerry had family in the wine making business and knew the work and craftsmanship involved. Wine was an important part of their culture and family tradition.

But when they decided to flee the communist rule of their homeland in the late 1960s, the idea of making wine and running a business was a distant dream.

Years later, the desire to work the land, grow their own grapes and create unique flavours in wines of their own creation was the inspiration for Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery.

“It was something that I needed to do,” said Jerry.

“Vineyards and wine making has always been a huge part of our lives.”

Opening its doors in 1998, their small operation was one of 23 independent wineries in Ontario that were outside the Designated Viticultural Area (DVA), which includes Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula, Lake Erie’s north shore, Prince Edward County and Pelee Island.

“Because we are not in this region, we knew we had to produce a certain portion of our wine in fruit, so we decided to add to the orchard and planted another acre and a half of a several varieties of apple trees.

Then we planted our black currants and the Baco noir vineyard,” said Jerry.

But like any farm, the yield depends on the mood of Mother Nature.

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In his element - Co-owner Kamil Trochta tests a sample of one of his products at Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery in GuelphEramosa Township. Originally from Czechoslovakia, Trochta and his wife Jerry have operated the business on Highway 6 since 1998. photos by Kelly Waterhouse

“It’s not the cold winters that kills our vine crops, it’s the spring frost we have to worry about,” she explained.

“We suffer a frost pretty much every third year. At that point, we have to consider replanting.”

standards for the white grapes bought from Ontario farmers in the Beamsville, St. Catharines and Niagara regions.

“The geography is really different, and that creates a very different flavour, so we use the grapes from these areas

“People wondered if we were crazy, opening a winery [here].”

- Co-owner Jerry Trochta on her business, Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery, which is located in Guelph-Eramosa Township between Fergus and Guelph.

Fortunately, with a wide variety of white wines in their product line, they can continue to develop their fruit wines, even when their crop suffers.

Cox Creek Cellars has high

and pair them with our fruits to produce an Ontario fruit wine that is still local in nature,” said Jerry.

Being local matters. It’s a message Jerry and Kamil believe in, not only as farm-

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ers, but also as members of the community.

It speaks to the future of wine making and the farming practices required to maintain the integrity of their product, but also the economic profitability to ensure the future of their business is viable.

“More and more people are becoming aware of buying local, not only for the reason of good economical practices, but it is also an awareness that the more food and drink travels, the more chemicals are needed to keep it fresh,” said Jerry.

Practicing natural farming techniques, Jerry explained that while their winery is not organic by classification, it is in practice.

“We don’t use pesticides or herbicides because the black currants don’t need them. Our apples don’t’ need to be perfect to make a nice wine,” she said.

“We only need to protect the trees, but the fruit is perfect just the way it is. Our grapes are sprayed with a copper/sulphur blend, to suit our region’s climate.”

The lack of added chemicals on the fruit means the final product has a naturally healthy component.

“In other words, you won’t find yourself getting the headaches from our wines that many people experience with other red wines,” Jerry added.

Cox Creek Cellars is an active member of the Guelph Wellington Local Food (GWLF) organization, participating on the GWLF map and represented as the only winery in all of Wellington County.

“I find that instead of looking down on us as a small winery, local people are realizing our wines can compare to the good wines of Niagara, and we can beat the price too,” said Jerry.

With the average Cox Creek bottle costing between $9.70 and $10.70, the price is right to support local wines that have collected a total of 104 medals in wine competitions throughout Canada and the United States.

“Wherever we send our wines, they always come back with a medal,” Jerry said proudly. “And most of our wines have won something, including our Red Velvet Cassis Style Sweet

Black Currant Desert Wine, which has brought home eight gold medals, two silvers, and six bronzes.”

She added her husband, Kamil, who holds a master’s degree in science, loves making wine and is good at it.

“He loves everything about the process; how it transforms itself, how what he puts into it (not what he does to it) changes. He cares for it, checking on his creation, nourishing the wine,” she said.

Their best-selling product is the Back Home Oak Barrel Aged Baco Noir Grape Wine, which retails for $11.70.

“This product outsells all our red wines. We have customers across Ontario who love this wine.

“Because of the black currants it has a unique taste and is full of anti-oxidants, with loads of Vitamin C,” explained Jerry.

Because wine is used in celebration, the Trochta’s have created spaces to host life’s special events, including a special outdoor area for elegant weddings and receptions, fundraisers, company functions and family gatherings that can accommodate up to 190 guests, or the indoor facility that holds up to 32 people.

Every Sunday at 2pm, they offer a public tour and wine tasting for $6 per person, or private tours with a minimum of 10 people.

They host annual events too, including the popular Lobsterfest, this year held as a fundraiser for the Centre Wellington Food Bank, and the Sunset Classical Concert in July.

On Sept. 11, from 1 to 4pm, the public is invited to Cox Creek Cellar’s pig roast, a dinner that includes spit-roasted pork, desserts and a wine tasting. Tickets are $32 per person and reservations are required.

Jerry and Kamil hope people will celebrate with family and friends and enjoy a bottle of locally-produced, quality wine from their land.

“I hope people will come in and try it. We produce a very unassuming, good quality wine at a very good price,” said Jerry.

“If you want a nice bottle of wine to serve with your dinner, we’re the place to visit.”

For more information on Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery call 519-767-3253 or visit coxcreekcellars.on.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT Guelph Little Theatre celebrating 76 years with four-play subscription GUELPH - The Guelph Little Theatre is marching on into its 76th season.

Since it first opened its doors at the Guelph city hall auditorium in 1935, the troupe has remained true to its roots by offering affordable entertainment.

Today, people can buy tickets for four evenings of live theatre for as little as $50 a person.

With its mandate to provide a recreational, educational, and theatrical environment for all ages, Guelph Little Theatre

has thrived and become an award-winning community theatre.

The troupe is a completely volunteer organization. It is composed of people who love theatre and enjoy working on a variety of tasks. Their only payment is laughter they hear from those who see the fruits of their labour.

Props, furniture and costumes are borrowed, begged, and created so the audience can be whisked into a land of fantasy and make believe.

The 76th season will be

Macrae, with music by Ted Blackbourn.

GLT director Jeff Dakin said there will be surprises, as the modern Alicia encounters unusual creatures in her version of Wonderland. The show tickets must be purchased separately and it offers many matinees to make it accessible to the entire family.

The theatre’s second main stage show and its Western Ontario Drama League Festival entry this year is Picasso at the Lapin Agile opening Feb. 3. Written by

Steve Martin and directed by Gerry Butts, the comedy is designed to create smiles.

The third of the series, starting April 13, is by Tennessee Williams, The Glass Menagerie. It is to be directed Tony de Ciantis.

The final show is an exploration into the depths that mankind may sink as well as the heights of compassion that he may achieve.

The Laramie Project is written by Moises Kaufman and the members of the Tectonic Theater Project,

and is to be directed by Joe Brenner. It begins May 25.

The cost of a subscription to all four shows is $50.

Subscription and individual tickets may be purchased by contacting the box office at 519-821-0270 and leaving a message, or by purchasing tickets at www.guelphlittletheatre.com.

The theatre is located at 176 Morris Street.

The troupe welcomes volunteers for all facets of theatre production.

Casting call for actors, back stage help for show

Inside Wellington

FERGUS Grinder Productions is currently in preproduction for The 18 Carat Bumpkin, a 1920s comedy by Lillian Mortimer, that will run Oct. 14 and 15 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.

While the majority of the on-stage and off-stage roles were filled over the summer, there are still some opportunities for people to get involved and be a part of a large and boisterous show.

There are three roles still available for young men, ages 16 to 22.

There is Billy, the slight-

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Our Annual PIG ROAST Sunday, September 11, 2011 1:00pm - 4:00pm

marked by a varied program.

The four-play subscription series begins on Oct. 14 with a relatively new play by a Canadian author, Robert Ainsworth.

Frozen Dreams is a warm hearted comedy about life on the streets and the relationships created there.

It will be directed by Alan Quinn. Although not part of the subscription series, the next production is Alicia in Wonderland, a Christmas performance beginning Nov. 25, written by local author Don

$32 per person

ly geeky but very respectable young scholar.

There is Jack, the romantic and mysterious young suitor to Alice, the play’s protagonist.

Finally, there is Bud, a “country cousin from Maine,” from whom most of the play’s biggest surprises will come.

There are also some roles for older people as well.

Lyndon Bisnette is the patriarch of the play, and Alice’s tender, loving, but sometimes slightly confused father.

There’s also a role for a slightly older woman in Cora, the Bisnette’s tarot-reading, roll-

ing-pin wielding housekeeper.

In addition to those roles on stage there are many opportunities off stage as well.

The play is set in the late 1920s and the troupe will require someone to find, alter, and build a number of period costumes.

It also needs people to help out with sourcing props, furniture, and set décor appropriate to the period would be welcome as well.

One or two assistant stage managers will also be required backstage during rehearsals and performances.

As with all Grinder plays, no previous acting or theatre experience is required to participate in the shows – everyone is welcome, and training is provided.

The cast and crew are eager to welcome anyone who can help them put the final pieces of it into place.

Interested persons should contact Eric Goudie at 519780-7593 or via email at grinder@grinderproductions.org for more information or to get involved.

Rehearsals for the show will begin in early September.

Elmira Theatre presents Perfect Wedding

Come Enjoy the Natural Flavour of (taxes included) Spit-Roasted Pork along with fresh Salads, Buns, Desserts & Wine Tasting.

Wine tasting done in accordance with LCBO & AGCO regulations.

Age of Majority Required. Call for your reservations today!

519.767.3253 info@coxcreekcellars.on.ca

ELMIRA - The Elmira Theatre Company presents Perfect Wedding this month.

The play is an hilarious bedroom farce about a bride-

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groom who wakes up on his wedding morning in his honeymoon suite to find a gorgeous and naked girl in bed beside him.

In post-bachelor party hangover, he cannot remotely remember her - and his bride is about to arrive.

The chaos that ensues reaches nuclear proportions, creating a play that is both a

riotous comedy and a touching love story.

The play is written by Robin Hawdon and directed

by John Snowdon.

The show runs Sept. 15, 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24.

The opening night performance is on Sept. 15, and all performances will be held at the Elmira Theatre, 76 Howard Avenue, Elmira.

Palmerston Legion

Swivel your hips to the music of Elvis Presley in this rockin’ tribute live on stage at the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre!

Relive a jukebox of classics: “Love Me Tender”, “Hound Dog”, “Suspicious Minds”, “Heartbreak Hotel” and more!

St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre 11 Albert St, St. Jacobs

519-638-5555 1-855-drayton (372-9866)

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Show only tickets are $18 each. All tickets are available through the Centre in the Square box office, at 519-5781570 or 1-800-265-8977.

Tickets for Perfect Wedding are $18 each and available through the Centre In The Square Box Office.

Call 1-800-265-8977 or 519578-1570.

Branch 409

The clubroom is open for lunch every Friday in June from 12:00-1:00pm.

“Mexican”

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

Saturday September 10th Reserved Seating Call for Details

180 St. Andrew St. E., Fergus

519-787-2900

Drive Thru Chicken Dinner

Sept 16/11 5:30-7:00pm Advance tickets only

Call 519-343-3749 for tickets

Golf Tournament Sept 24/11

Jamboree Sept. 25/11

Rent a Table Sale Oct 1/11

More info at www.palmerstonlegion.ca 260 Daly St., Palmerston 519-343-3749

St. Joseph’s Parish

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 2, 2011 PAGE FIVE

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St. Joseph’s parish to dedicate impressive new church on Sept. 11

by David Meyer FERGUS - It takes a long time to erect something as important as a new church, but Father Ian Duffy, of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church here knows it is worth the wait.

Bishop Douglas Crosby will help dedicate the $6.4-million edifice on St. David Street at the north end of Fergus at 3pm on Sept. 11.

Duffy is hoping the church, which seats 515 people and is a much needed expansion of the previous church on George Street West, will be packed for that event. “That’s exactly what I’m hoping for,� he said in an interview. “Nothing would make me happier than to have standing room only.�

Duffy has led the parish for the past five years, but he said the building of the church goes back much farther - all the way to 1984 when the parishioners began raising money to replace their too-small building.

The resulting building is a mix of the old and the new.

One small but prominent modern feature is a portable defibrillator that can be used for heart attack victims. It is near the main entrance.

Duffy said a group began fundraising and the “first installment was made May 31, 1984.� The building committee “in one form or another, has existed for at least 10 years.�

The impressive building is almost instantly noted for two features: it is large, light and airy, and there is a lot of wood used in it.

Duffy said architect Andy Baczynski, of Young and Wright IBI Group Architects

As for wood incorporated throughout the church, Duffy said St. Joseph was a carpenter, so that motif was a natural choice. The wood is Canadian, because St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of Canada. In this church, the wood is mostly fir, cedar and oak.

Four rows of wooden pews are angled to face the altar and they were built by The Valley

“I’m amazed at the excitement of the people here.�

Father Ian Duffy, pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Eager to open - Father Ian Duffy, of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fergus, found the experience of overseeing the construction exhilarating and tiring. photo by Helen Michel of Toronto, likes to incorporate a lot of natural light into his designs. “That’s sort of his trademark.�

Baczynski worked with Duffy and the building committee on the design.

The light is courtesy of a skylight that allows a great deal of sunshine into the church.

As well, the stained glass windows from the old church were brought to the new one and the way they were used allows even more natural light. “It was important to us to

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incorporate the windows from the old church,� he said.

But the design set-up means the old glass windows were placed inside other clear glass in a big frame, to allow even more sunlight into the church.

Duffy said the crucifix and two statues in the adoration chapel were also brought from the old church.

The adoration chapel is to the rear of the nave (the seating area) and allows people “to come apart and spend a few moments in quiet prayer.�

City Furniture Company of Dundas. The altar and sanctuary furnishings, including the Baptismal font, are from Bramante Studios in Kitchener.

Kembic Construction Inc., of Richmond Hill, which has built many churches, also built this one.

St. Joseph the carpenter might have appreciated in particular the Stations of the Cross. Duffy explained they were copied from 17th century German woodcuts.

The altar is also decorated with motifs that tie the church to the Fergus community.

Duffy said it is “probably the most significant part of the church.�

The marble-topped structure contains four symbols carved into it. They are: - front, a maple leaf, symbolizing St. Joseph’s status as Patron Saint of this country; - back, the lily, a Marion symbol, as Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin

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Finally, there are relics from three saints set beneath the altar: Those are Marguerite Bourgeoys (the first Canadian born saint), Marguerite dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Youville (the founder of the Sisters of Notre Dame) and AndrĂŠ Bissette, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest saint.

The tabernacle was saved from a church that was closed in the 1920s. It was refurbished

by DiCarlo Religious Supply Centre in Toronto.

While the church is not officially opened yet, there appeared to be a steady stream of visitors to see how it is coming along.

Duffy said he finds it difficult to believe how much interest there is in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I go into Zehrs or Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, someone will always comment and ask how the church is coming along,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m amazed at the excitement of the people here.â&#x20AC;?

The congregation broke ground for the building in May 2009 and the shovel used in that ceremony has a place of honour in the new community hall just to the side of the nave.

There is also a public hall to one side of the nave. Duffy said it will be used for meetings and social functions. It can hold up to 200 standing or with theatre seating, and about 90 seated to dine. It also has a fireplace.

Duffy called it â&#x20AC;&#x153;a setting for us, as parishioners, to enjoy one anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company, and it will be made available for wedding showers and baby showersâ&#x20AC;? and other social events.

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Lots of wood - Celebrating St. Joseph’s occupation as a carpenter, there is lots of wood on display in the new Fergus church. Because St. Joseph is also the Patron Saint of Canada, all the wood is Canadian in origin. The main choices were fir, cedar and oak. photos by Helen Michel

Church dedication is set for Sept. 11

Centrepiece - The altar at the new church has a marble top and relics of three Canadian saints are buried in the floor beneath it.

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From previous page There is a Confessional room too, where people can take that sacrament in the traditional way, with a barrier between them and the priest or, more informally, sitting in a comfortable chair and facing their confessor.

Besides a huge entrance area, there is a large space for people to enter and socialize prior to heading into to the nave. There are statues made of fibre glass, coated in bronze, decorating both sides of the

church. One is of the Madonna and Child and the other St. Joseph.

There is an outdoor Prayer Garden on the side of the church closest to St. Joseph Catholic School. It has a statue of Jesus with two students, which was donated by the school.

The Catholic Church is doing much building in the Hamilton Diocese. Duffy noted St. Joseph’s will be the second church to be dedicated this year by Bishop Crosby, who is only the ninth bishop in the

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Holy Cross Church in Guelph was opened in February.

The old church Duffy said the old church is now for sale, with replaced windows, and it served the parish all winter and will continue to do that until the new church is dedicated.

He said the plan is to sever the part of the property that is the old cemetery, with the building itself to be sold.

The cemetery, he said, will receive perpetual care from Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton.

He added burials for parishioners has taken place at the Catholic section of the Elora cemetery since the late 1800s.

The last recorded burial in the Catholic Fergus cemetery was in 1873.

Duffy said it has been both a tiring and an exhilarating experience to oversee the construction of the church.

“There’ve been a few sleepless nights but it’s been very exciting,” he said.

And what will come next for the parish priest who helped oversee such a huge project?

“I’m hoping to be able to stay for a few years,” he said.

“But, of course, it’s the bishop’s decision, not mine.”

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Top left: A statue of Jesus with school children is the centrepiece of the Prayer Garden on the southwest side of St. Joseph’s Church. It was donated by the nearby St. Joseph School.

Middle: The crucifix in the new church was brought from the old one on St. George Street in Fergus.

Top right: There is a large and inviting entry way to the new St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Attendees can meet and socialize before and after worship.

Left: The impressive church on St. David Street North will also host an open house event on Sept. 14 from 6:30 to 9pm.

The Priest and People of St. Joseph’s Parish would like to invite the People of Fergus to join us for an Open House in our new church Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

Our new church is located at the corner of St. David St. N. and Strathallan Street.

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On behalf of the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington I extend our Best Wishes as you celebrate this significant milestone in the life of your Church.

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171st Aberfoyle Fall Fair offers busy weekend ABERFOYLE - The annual Fall Fair here runs Sept. 9 and 10, and the organizers pack a large number of activities and events into those two days.

The action begins Sept. 9 at 7pm with a local and area tractor pull (for stock antique tractors only) and a performance

by JP Magic, the award-winning musician.

Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for kids.

Things really get busy on Sept. 10, with the gates opening at 9am. Admission on Saturday, which also includes access to

the Aberfoyle Farmers Market, is $7 for adults and $2 for kids.

One of the main features on Sept. 10 will be the antique tractor display. Also starting early is the hunter/jumper show, with seven divisions.

Of note as well are the children’s races and games, featuring a family relay race, blindfolded bale rolling contest and “loonie in the straw” game.

At 2pm in the parking lot, kids can try their hand at the pedal tractor pull. Contests for adults include log sawing, bale throwing and nail hammering.

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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, horticulture and more.

The Junior Garden Club will have a display, and there will also be a market place

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Of course, it would not be a fall fair without the annual Fall Fair hall exhibits.

There will also be a midway to thrill the kids and those young at heart.

The pie eating contest is always a draw, as is the Celtic music and children’s entertainment. From 8pm to midnight there is a dance at the hall, featuring the Country Squires ($10).

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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% of the population was involved directly in agriculture and rural life. The society’s first fair was held in 1840.

The Society has a board to direct its activities, and the executive and additions to the board are elected annually by the membership. There are working committees for light horse, heavy horse, tractors,

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The Aberfoyle Agricultural Society is guided by its own constitution (amended January 1996), which is consistent with the aims and objectives of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, of which the society is a member.

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Arthur Fall Fair Arthur’s 155th Fall Fair celebrates the theme ‘Generation to Generation’

ARTHUR - Recognizing this community’s long-standing tradition of fall fairs, the 2011 theme is “Generation to Generation.”

The event starts on a Thursday, with the Sept. 8 beef barbecue kick-off from 5 to 7pm.

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community centre grounds and hall open for the placing of exhibits.

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Participants gather at Arthur Public School along Conestoga Street and at 7pm the parade heads from the school, through town and to the fairgrounds.

At the same time, the midway and community hall open in preparation for events later on.

The variety program and opening of the fair begin at 8pm, along with the cake auction, entertainment and fair ambassador competition.

Saturday events start at 8am as the grounds open to receive the livestock exhibits. In addition, the Welsh and sport pony show begins at this time.

The beef and dairy show begins at 10:30am, while the R&R Pet Paradise Disc Dog demonstrations are at 11:30am.

The midway opens at noon, as does the Erick Traplin show.

The open dairy and beef shows begin at 1pm while elsewhere on the grounds will be demonstrations in the main hall and a local fire department extrication demonstration.

The Disc Dog show continues at 1:30pm, right before the 2pm baby show. The children’s activity centre gears up at 3pm, just before the 4pm spaghetti bridge building contest.

The chili cook-off starts at 5:30pm, and by 6pm the exhibit halls, including the arena, main hall and curling club will be locked for the night.

At 6:30pm those at the fair can attend the lawn and garden tractor pull or view the back seat driver competition.

Sunday events start with the 11am Western Horse Show and the 11:45am miniature horse demonstration.

At noon the kids pedal tractor pull starts up and by 12:30pm the midway should be in full swing.

Also at 12:30pm the fair hosts a six-man team tractor tug competition. At 1pm spectators and participants can take part in either the pet show and frog jumping competition, or the talent show.

At 1:30pm and 3:15pm, there are miniature horse demonstrations, while others continue in the main hall. At 2pm, there will be another fire department extrication demonstration.

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The arena hall and curling club rink close to public at 4pm to permit removal of exhibits, which are to be picked up by 4:30pm.

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Atkinson offered a huge thank-you to the many businesses, loyal volunteers and exhibitors who make the fair a success each year.

Ambassador’s Message In Kelsey Allen’s message in this year’s Arthur Fall Fair book, she said, “An ambassador is sometimes described as a representative who travels from one destination to another to spread a message.

What this definition lacks is that the ambassador is actually an average Joe who is given the honour to be part of a society that makes a difference in our community.

“The Arthur Agricultural Society has been an honour to represent and deserves a huge thank you for being a family, friend, partner, and for changing my life,” she said.

“Being a Fall Fair Ambassador has been more than what I originally expected.

I was given the opportunity to attend other fairs, represent the Arthur Agricultural Society at the district seven meeting in Elora, be a part of parades, take part in other competitions, and be involved in community events.

“Along with taking part in these events, I was able to create many friendships and longlasting memories.”

Allen added, “My role as the Arthur Fair Ambassador is coming to an end, but the memories I have been able to create will last forever.

“Thank-you again to all of those people who have been such a pleasure to work with and I hope everyone will come out to see all of the excitement at this year’s 155th year of the Arthur Fall Fair.”

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Arthur Fall Fair The history of the Arthur Fall Fair goes back a very long way

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

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

Arthur Bristow forwarded to a Mr. Quinn, a report 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 extensive. Exhibitors were content with winning first prize. There were no buildings on the property and it was used for the field lacrosse games popular in those days.

Around 1890 The Agricultural Society purchased land in a triangle shape, bordered by Eliza, Domville and Tucker Streets. It was known as the Village Common, as many farmers retiring into the village would bring a cow or two with them.

After the cows were milked in the morning, they would be turned loose to wander to the common pasture. A Mr. McQuinn recalled seeing 30 to 40 cows pasturing there 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, on 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 judges’ stand.

Horses could be stabled under the grandstand.

On Halloween night in 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 and the society was to provide the gravel and cement. Some material was salvaged from an old arena on Fredrick Street. The cost of the project, including drilling a well, was $15,000.

The building served as the arena for over 50 years, until it was condemned in 1976.

The new arena complex, costing $750,000, consisting of an ice pad, lacrosse floor, two halls and meeting rooms was built across the parking lot in 1977. The Arthur Curling club purchased the old ice pad and erected a building over it.

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

In 1958, the society turned the property over to the village for a recreation centre, with the agreement 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 cattle shows and in the 1990s a 100by 200-foot ring was put in for horse shows.

Now, the Arthur Fall Fair is held in September on the weekend after 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.

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A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please 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 1-877424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.omafra.gov.on.ca FOODLINK’S 8TH ANNUAL TASTE LOCAL! TASTE FRESH! - Returns to St. Jacobs Sept. 18 Foodlink Waterloo Region’s local food showcase and fundraiser will be returning to St. Jacobs this year. The 8th Annual Taste Local! Taste Fresh! event will take place Sunday, Sept. 18, 2-5 p.m. in Riverside Meadows Park, St. Jacobs. Once again guests will be able to spend a delightful afternoon outdoors tasting original food creations prepared by teams of the area’s finest chefs and farmers. This year’s event will feature 20 all-new chef/farmer pairings offering participants an opportunity to sample exquisite new recipes featuring local foods and farm-fresh products.

Guests will be able to meet and chat with chefs about the art of cooking and farmers about the local food they grow. To add to the ambiance they will be treated to the live music of the Tim Louis Jazz Trio and will have an opportunity to bid on silent auction packages while sipping on Pelee Island Wines and Wellington County brews. Each guest will receive a “passport” providing information about the tasty creations as well as the participating farms and restaurants.

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available while quantities last. There is an early-bird price of $65 until Aug. 31; and then any remaining tickets will be available for $75 each. The price includes all tastings and an exquisite oneof-a kind hand-crafted pottery plate. There are also group discounts available on books of ten tickets. Last year the event sold out drawing approximately 500 guests. Tickets can be purchased online at www.foodlink.caor by contacting the Foodlink office at 519-513-8998.

For the first three years Taste Local! Taste Fresh! took place in New Hamburg, followed by two years on Victoria Park Island in Kitchener. Since 2009 the event has taken place in St. Jacobs, thanks to the Township of Woolwich and St. Jacobs Country, who are the Golden Apple Sponsors of the event.

Taste Local! Taste Fresh! is a fundraiser for Foodlink Waterloo Region, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the profile of our local harvest. This has been achieved through the establishment of Buy Local Buy Fresh local food branding, an annual map featuring farms and local food businesses, a Local Harvest newsletter that profiles local farms and food, and by facilitating marketing connections between buyers and producers. Foodlink has continued to build an on-line presence through a comprehensive local food website www.foodlink.ca.

This year’s Taste Local! Taste Fresh! event features twenty local farms/food producers.

For more information, please contact: Anna Contini, Foodlink Manager 519-513-8998; acontini@foodlink.ca.

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BioMass Demo Plots: This isn’t your typical crop plot. With help from the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, this year attendees can see miscanthus, switchgrass and prairie grass grown side-by-side. Understand these new crops and their potential uses.

Forage Harvesting Demo: See the newest technology in forage harvesting in action. This one day demo will be show large forage harvesters from the industry’s key manufacturers.

Organics and Market Vegetable Expo: Whether large or small, there are companies ready to meet your needs in the organics and market vegetable expo. From farm organizations to equipment to

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by Jan Schooley, OMAFRA Keeping toilet and hand-washing facilities clean helps to keep staff using them. Remember to use sanitizer to wipe down the outside of toilets, sinks and soap/sanitizer dispensers on a daily basis when in peak season – weekly otherwise. It is best to use a singleuse wipe.

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COMING EVENTS: Sept. 2*-5 Orangeville Agricultural Fair, Orangeville. For information, call 519-942-9597 (*part day).

Sept. 3-5 Mount Forest Agricultural Fair, Mount Forest. For more information, call 519-323-1930.

Sept. 6 Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting at OMAFRA Boardroom, 6484 Cty. Rd. #7, Elora. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774, or email: jplh@ golden.net.

Sept. 8 Grain Farmers of Ontario Annual Meeting - Delta Hotel, Guelph Website - http://www.gfo.ca/.

Sept. 8*-11 Arthur Agricultural Fair, Arthur. For more information, call 519-527-1321 (*part day).

Sept. 9*-10 Aberfoyle and Tractor Pull, Aberfoyle. For more information, call 519-824-2369 (*part day).

Sept. 13-15 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, Canada’s Outdoor Park, Woodstock. Watch for event details at: http://www.outdoorfarmshow.com/.

Sept. 16*-18 Fergus Agricultural Fair, Fergus Community Centre.

For information: 519-856-9621 (*part day).

Federal government helps market canola SASKATOON – The canola industry will be better positioned to tap new markets and increase existing ones as a result of a more than $1-million in spending by the federal government.

MP Randy Hoback made the announcement recently at the Canola Council of Canada’s summer meeting.

“Canola is a great Canadian success story and our growers are responsible for producing the world’s finest canola,” said Hoback. “By helping the industry enter new markets and maintain existing ones, this ... will put more money into farmers’ pockets and help strengthen the entire economy.”

This money will allow the council to highlight Canadian canola’s superior health and

quality characteristics, and will help it implement long-term international strategies, including market development.

“About 85 percent of canola grown in Canada is exported, so our marketing efforts are incredibly important to the health of our entire industry,” said Canola Council president JoAnne Buth.

In 2010, Canada exported more than 12 million metric tonnes of canola seed, oil, and meal worth more than $6-billion to markets including Japan, the U.S., Mexico, and China. Canada is the number one exporter of canola in the world.

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“We welcome China’s commitment to work in partnership to maintain trade in canola while jointly tackling research to reduce the threat of blackleg,” said Buth. “We thank Ministers Ritz and Fast and the government of Canada for achieving this extension.”

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China deal China has agreed to grant Canadian canola producers and exporters continued market access while the governments and industry continue to work towards finding a long term solution to a problem with blackleg.

“This is tremendous news for our canola producers and processors and is a testament to our strong and collaborative working relationship with China,” said Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz. “Continued access to the Chinese market for our worldclass canola will put more money in our producers’ pockets.”

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A winner - Mark Brodhaedker, of Ayr, keeps an eye on the row and the furrow. His tactics led to first place in Class 2 of the county plowing match Aug. 18. photos by David Meyer

Winner in the horse category - Veteran plower Kathleen MacRobbie, of Mount Forest. and her team were tops in the horse category at the Wellington County Plowing Match Aug. 18

Winners are announced for annual Wellington County Plowing Match - Gene Moreau, Barrie; Fred Richardson; Phelpston; - Winston Roberts, Toronto; Howard Timbers, Aurora; and - Dan Seifried, Harriston.

Class 11B winners were: Doug MacRobbie, Guelph; Donald Winnikhoven,Cambridge; - Jim Cox, Innerkip; - and John McDonald, King City.

Class 12 winner: - Brian Fried, Bright.

Class 13C winners, for politicians, are: - Ron Falkner, Town of Minto; - George Bridge, Minto Mayor and county councillor; and - county councillor Gary Williamson, Wellington North Township.

Class 14 winners are: Joey Parkinson, Hillsburgh; and

- Chloe Gresel, Erin.

Special crown and finish winners were declared for tractor and for horses.

Kathleen MacRobbie won in the horse class, and Brian Fried was the winner for tractor drivers.

Wellington County Plowmen’s Association president Weppler had a tie in the president’s trophy, won

by Fried, Brodhaecker, and Weppler.

The Royal Bank Trophy was won by Shane Buchanan, and the Wellington County special trophy was won by Weppler.

The Queen of the Furrow competition had two competitors plowing: Krista Fraser, of Elora, and Chloe Gresel, of Erin. The Queen of the Furrow will be chosen at the association’s annual banquet on Oct. 14 at the Alma community hall.

There appeared to be much interest in the match this year.

Reigning Queen of the Furrow Cassandra Chornoboy, of Rockwood, said in an interview that she enjoyed a marvelous year during her reign, with opportunities open to her that only Queen’s of the Furrow get to experience.

She noted, too, that former Queen’s of the Furrow were in attendance at the match that day. Among them were Katie Cheesman, Katherine Clyne (whose home farm was hosting the match), and Paige Burgess.

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Grain farmers group launches online Risk Management Program calculator

GUELPH - Grain Farmers of Ontario is once again launching an online Risk Management Program calculator to coincide with the release of the 2011 program applications, mailed the first week of August by Agricorp.

The changes in the 2011 RMP calculator reflect the recent program details announced for the first year of the permanent program; namely premiums are set to zero for the 2011 program year and the coverage level is fixed to

100% for the first year of the program.

Due to the timing of the release of the RMP calculator, before pre-harvest payment information is known, pre- and post-harvest prices are estimated with ranges built into the calculator for farmers to use to adjust prices based on their own price predictions.

The calculator will be updated with actual pre- and post- harvest price information when they are available.

“This online calculator is

a great resource for farmers interested in running different marketing scenarios using the actual numbers from the Risk Management Program,” says Barry Senft, CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario.

“With no premium required for 2011 and 100 percent coverage for the provincial portion of the program, we hope for a high participation rate this year.”

Grain Farmers of Ontario is pleased with the details that were finalized regarding the

permanent Risk Management Program and announced for Ontario’s 28,000 grain farmers

by Minister Carol Mitchell.

The program was designed by farmers, for farmers, to insure their businesses against risk factors out of their control like commodity price volatility, currency fluctuations and unexpected input cost increases.

The RMP calculator is available on the GFO website at www.gfo.ca/rmp.

For more information about the permanent Risk

Management Program there are three ways to get answers: - for questions regarding the application process, deadlines or program details contact Agricorp at 1-877-257-1380; - for questions about the design of the program, future considerations or any other general questions about the program contact Erin Fletcher at Grain Farmers of Ontario at efletcher@gfo.ca or 519-7674137; and - this program is offered through the Ontario Ministry

of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Information about the program can be found on their website at http://www.omafra. gov.on.ca.

Grain Farmers of Ontario is the province’s newest and largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 corn, soybean and wheat farmers.

The crops they grow cover 5 million acres of farm land across the province and generate over $2.5-billion in farm gate receipts.

TORONTO - Whole Foods Market is providing Canadian shoppers with a new level of transparency about how farm animals are raised by now offering beef, pork and chicken certified under a 5-step animal welfare rating system.

The system is the signature program of Global Animal Partnership, a nonprofit organization that encourages continuous improvement in animal agriculture.

Independent, third-party certifiers audit farms and rate animal welfare practices and conditions using a tiered system that ranges from Step 1 (no crates, cages or crowding) to Step 5 and beyond (animals spend their entire lives on one farm).

The system provides a way to engage a broad spectrum of

producers committed to higher welfare for farm animals, and gives shoppers a way to make informed choices at the meat counter.

“In my 20 years of working with ranchers and farmers in Ontario and across Canada, this is the largest commitment to improving farm animal welfare that I have seen,” said Anne Malleau, global animal production and welfare coordinator for Whole Foods Market.

“Producers need to meet approximately 100 requirements to get a Step 1 certification, so achieving the first level is a remarkable accomplishment. Whole Foods Market is able to adopt the 5-step animal welfare rating system thanks to the true partnerships we have with our producers, who put just as much emphasis on the

lives and welfare of their farm animals as they do on ensuring high-quality products.”

More than 1,540 farms and ranches across the United States and Canada have received step certification. That includes nearly 200 Canadian producers who provide the company’s Canadian stores with product.

Colour-coded signs and stickers throughout Whole Foods Market meat departments identify those step ratings.

“I’m proud to be a part of such a forward-thinking program as the 5-step animal welfare rating system,” said Vincent Breton, president of Les Viandes du Breton.

“Like many animals, pigs are happiest when they’re in their natural surroundings, doing the things they love to do, like roam free with-

out being crowded. Having a Step 1 rating, my pigs do just that. They live in a comfortable environment, which can only lead to a higher-quality product.”

Step-rated options are now available at all Canadian Whole Foods Market stores.

The company launched the program in the U.S. in February and has had a similar step-rated program in the U.K. since 2007. Additional species will receive rating as Global Animal Partnership standards are completed. “I’m so honored that Global Animal Partnership is able to work with Whole Foods Market as our pilot partner,” said Miyun Park, executive director for Global Animal Partnership. “Their commitment to fully adopting our 5-step animal welfare rating

program will definitely have a significant and positive impact on animal agriculture - to the benefit of farmers and ranchers, consumers, and the animals themselves.”

“We’re already in discussions with other grocers and restaurateurs, who, like Whole Foods Market, are dedicated to improving the welfare of farm animals.”

Whole Foods Market was founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas and is a leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named America’s Healthiest Grocery Store by Health magazine.

The company’s motto “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet” captures its mission to ensure customer

satisfaction and health, team member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement.

Thanks to the company’s nearly 60,000 team members, it has been ranked as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America by Fortune magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2010, the company had sales of more than $9-billion and currently has more than 300 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Global Animal Partnership (globalanimalpartnership. org), an international, nonprofit charitable organization, was founded in 2008 and brings together farmers, scientists, ranchers, retailers, and animal advocates - a diverse group with the common commitment to continually improve the lives of farm animals.

The organization’s signature program, the 5-step animal welfare rating standards, recognizes and rewards the welfare practices of producers. Already in its early years, its rating standards have fast become North America’s leading welfare certification program. To date, more than 140 million farm animals are raised annually with these 5-step standards by more than 1,540 farms and ranches.

New welfare rating system helps Canadian shoppers choose meats

OFA working to reduce the risky business of farming

by Keith Currie, Executive Member, OFA Agriculture, by nature, is a volatile business. Farmers are faced with risk in almost every part of their business from the weather to market fluctuations.

That is why business risk management programs are critical to the profitability and success of all Ontario farmers.

Business risk management programs fall under agricultural programming, and are historically a shared responsibility between the provincial and federal governments. Funding for the programs are tradition-

ally shared 60:40, with 60 per cent of program funding coming from the federal government and 40 per cent from each province. That cost-sharing approach allows agricultural programs to be effectively and efficiently delivered and targeted to regional agricultural needs. Because while all farmers face similar challenges across Canada, provincial business risk management programs accommodate regional issues and circumstances.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is lobbying the provincial government in the

lead up to the Oct. 6 provincial election to work with it to help secure federal participation in agricultural business risk management programs.

The Ontario government has already shown leadership by accepting and committing to provide 40 per cent funding for the recently announced risk management program. Now is the time for the federal government to step up and commit to provide its 60 per cent share to make risk management a fullyfunded program available to Ontario farmers.

The program promises to

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be an effective tool for Ontario farmers to reduce farm market price volatility and stabilize on-farm income. And we need federal support to be able to deliver a stronger, more sustainable program.

The OFA has been a strong advocate for programs designed specifically for Ontario’s agricultural sector. In fact, OFA worked with Ontario’s agricultural industry to design the

risk management program to help mitigate the unpredictable nature of commodity markets.

The OFA, together with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, is working to build a stronger Canadian agricultural economy. Risk is not something we will ever eliminate in agriculture, but a fully-funded national program will provide an effective business tool for Ontario farmers.

Nutritionist, author coming to Garlic Festival STRATFORD - Her professional background, credentials and years of experience have Leslie Beck at the top of her field.

Whether working one-onone with clients in her private practice, writing consumer books, or consulting with the media, Beck is able to translate the latest - and often complicated - nutrition and health information into diet advice that Is easy to understand and easy to follow.

She’s not about gimmicks or fads - just science-based nutrition advice to help people follow a healthier lifestyle.

And she is coming to the Stratford Garlic Festival this year.

Beck will at the festival on Sept. 10. As a Registered

Dietitian (RD), Beck has helped thousands of individuals achieve their nutrition and diet goals. She operates an “integrative nutrition practice,” offering clients dietary advice and science-based recommendations on the use of nutritional supplements. Beck will be sharing her knowledge in nutrition and food issues with the festival patrons and will be providing tips on those subjects. Her presentation is The Goodness of Garlic. Beck writes a weekly column in The Globe and Mail and appears weekly on CTV as Canada AM’s nutrition expert. Her advice can also be heard every week on Montreal’s CJAD Radio’s Andrew Carter Show.

She is the best-selling author of 10 books. For her book list and

more, visit www.lesliebeck. com. Also new this year, the Stratford Garlic Festival is introducing the first ever Garlic Chef competition on Sept. 11, featuring local chef’s Aaron Linley of Bijou, and Greg Hims of Foster’s Inn. Beck will be judging the competition and will be joined by a winning silent auction bidder.

The silent auction will be held on the evening of Sept. 10, at the Glorious Garlic Dining Experience.

For more information about all the events and presenters visit www.stratfordgarlicfestival.com.

The event is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Stratford and all proceeds go towards local community projects.

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*** The Alzheimer Society is celebrating the 16th annual National Coffee Break® Day at the Old Quebec St. Mall 10am-2pm. We will be serving coffee and treats. All are welcome . All proceeds will go towards local programs and services. Call 519-836-7672 for more information.

Fri. Sept. 16

Harriston-Minto 152nd Fall Fair. Party till the cows come home.

Sept. 16-18, Harriston-Minto Fairgrounds, 519-510-3625. www. harristonmintofair.ca. *** Antique and Collectibles Silent Auction at the Fergus Opportunity Shop, 695 St. David Street North. Bids Sept. 5 to 16.

sat. Sept. 17

Tribute to Elvis Presley by Peter Irwin Presented by the HarristonMinto Agricultural Society. 8pm. Harriston-Minto Community Complex. Tickets $20. For more details visit www.harristonmintofair.ca. *** Headwaters Hospital 17th Annual House Tour. 9am -4pm. Tickets $35. Price includes lunch. This is a self-directed tour of six unique homes in the Hills of Headwaters. Raffles at the homes, silent/ blind auction at the lunch venue. Organizers hope to raise $55,000 for the purchase of equipment for the hospital. *** Roast Beef Dinner at Knox Elora Presbyterian Church, 5 -7pm.

Tickets - Adults $12, 8 & under $6. Call 519-846-0680.

Sun. Sept. 18

Grand Valley’s Terry Fox Run / Walk / Cycle. Register at the Grand Valley Community Centre. Open run from 10am - 1:30pm.

FREE BBQ by the GV Lions Club. For info. call Vada at 519928-2841. *** Last day of ticket sales for Cats Anonymous Rescue & Adoption Silent Auction & Dinner, Sunday, September 25th at Springfield Golf and Country Club, Guelph. $60 per person. Advance tickets only. For details call Tish at 519-855-6850. *** The Church at the Crossroads, Monck Baptist celebrates 115 years, 11am. Guest speaker, music and lunch to follow. All welcome. *** Join St. James United Church in Rothsay for our 154th Anniversary at 11am. Guest speaker is Austin Snyder. Lunch served after service. *** Exhibition Park Neighbourhood Group presents our annual Picnic in the Park 1-4pm. in Exhibition Park. Local talent, magician, games and crafts for children. Fundraising BBQ. Admission is free and all welcome. To volunteer, donate or perform, you can call 519-767-5750.

Mon. Sept. 19

Seniors Wellness Expo, 10am-4pm. Exhibits promoting health, financial and social activities. Admission is free. Everyone welcome. Donations to food bank appreciated. Agricultural Hall, Main Street, Erin.

Tues. Sept. 20

Grand Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus Parkwood Mennonite Home, 726 New Hampshire Street, Waterloo, 7:30pm. For more information, contact Christine Heipel at 519-576-1657. *** Cancer Support Group / 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10am -12pm. Upper Grand, 753 Tower, St. Fergus. First Wednesday of the month -Lunch Out. Contact Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100. *** Guelph Township Horticultural Society meet at Marden Library and Community Centre,7368 Wellington Rd. 30, 7pm, to view mini Demo on `How to use Pressed Plant Material. Meeting starts at 7:30pm with speaker, Marion Hesse on `ROSES`. Door prizes and refreshments end the evening. All welcome. 519-822-5289. *** Dr. Sean Cameron, Ph.D., will present “Homework Help” ideas on how to best use that one hour per night of homework time.

Start the school year off using his practical tips. Presented by the Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County.

7pm. Community Living Board Room, 8 Royal Rd, Guelph. $10, Members, $15 Non members. Register by telephone 519-8372050. *** Free seminar for parents and caregivers “Food for Thought”.

Information about food choices for families in a world of food fads, energy drinks and child-focused marketing. New Growth Family Centre Inc. 211 Birmingham St. West, Mount Forest. Call 519-509-6432 to reserve a place for this free event.

Wed. Sept. 21

Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting & Flower Show 7:30pm. Fergus - Victoria Park Centre. Topic: “Heleborganza: Rediscovering an Age Old Favourite” Speaker: Barry Vanderveer.

Our monthly meetings (every 3rd Wednesday) feature informative topics and speakers. Everyone welcome. Call Helen for info. 519843-3131.

Thurs. Sept. 22

Ladies’ Bible Studies start at Central Pentecostal Church 7674 Colborne St., between Elora and Fergus. Coffee ready at 9am, classes are 9:30 -11:30am. Seven courses are being offered. Child care for babies and preschoolers is available at minimal cost. For

further information call the church office 519-846-0272.

Fri. Sept. 23

Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. 5-7pm. Alma Community Hall.

Admission $12, kids $4. *** Fundrasier for CWDHS Aboriginal Program. Exciting college/ university volleyball action. 6pm-Women: Fanshawe vs Ryerson.

7:30pm - Men: Guelph vs Western. $5 general admission. Food concession available. Door prizes. A great family night . Centre Wellington DHS, 905 Scotland Street, Fergus. *** All You Can Eat Wing Night/ Pub Night at Harriston Legion.

Start at 6pm till we run out. $12 per person. Entertainment by Lindsay Morgan. Contact 519-338-2843. *** Country and Western Dance 8pm-12am. St. John Parish Centre, Georgina St. Arthur, Ontario. Admission - $15 per adult - $10 for teens. Silent Auction, 50/50 draw, lunch provided. Entertainment.

For tickets call Helena 519 848-6722.

Sat. SepT. 24

Elora Legion Saturday Night Dance 8pm. Join Country Versatiles upstairs in the Maple Leaf Room. 519-846-9611. *** Bark Around the Park - CBM Plant in Limehouse, R.R.#1 12522 Fifth Line, Limehouse. Information available on UCHS website: www.uppercredit.com. *** Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans. *** Basement Cafe Concert Series featuring Canadian folk-grass band The Laws. Presented by the Minto Arts Council at 8pm.

Basement of the Harriston Library, 88 Mill St. Tickets are $15, call 519-327-8529.

SUN. SepT. 25

Annual Heart & Stroke Mother Daughter Walk. This event is to raise money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and to raise awareness about Women’s Heart Health. Register online at www. fitforheart.ca or contact the Guelph Area office at 519-837-4858. *** Palmerston Legion Jamboree. 1pm. Call the Legion for more info.

519-3434-3749. *** Stars of the Meadow. Call the Guelph Lake Nature Centre at 519836-7860 to register. Join us for a hike through the meadow. We will look at fall wildflowers and insects that call this space their home. 2- 4pm, $5/person.

Mon. SepT. 26

Victoria Park Seniors CentreSeminar: Enjoying the Fall Harvest presented by the Community Food Advisors.

This popular seminar starts at 10:15am. Call 519-787-1814 for more information and to register.

Horoscopes - For the first week of September -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, just when you think you’ve had enough, the waters recede and the path is clear. All it takes is a little determination and a lot of patience to get there.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 There are no easy answers this week, Taurus. That is why you will just have to be diligent in your own quest to find the best solutions.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a small disagreement at work eventually will lead to a bigger disaster than you had imagined. You may have to have another party intervene to work things out.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cut someone close to you a little slack, Cancer. This person has been extremely distracted and isn’t able to devote all of his or her attention to the task at hand.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 No matter what you do, you can’t seem to lose this week, Leo. Call it a lucky streak or the stars aligned in your favor. Whatever the case, let the good times roll.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, when the going gets tough, you just have to get tougher. Now is not the time to admit defeat. Buckle down and get the job done. You will be happy you stuck it out.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you’re only fooling yourself if you think you can keep up with all the secrets and still get others to trust you. Others may be humoring you. It’s time to confess.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, just when it seems like your luck won’t change for the best you have a stroke of good fortune. The best part is the luck will last for a while.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, when you are not able to tackle a problem, it’s alright to call in a professional to help you solve it. Not everyone is an expert in every subject.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, there’s no time like the present to simply do something nice for a friend or family member. Go on and bring a smile to someone’s face.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, when a family member comes to you for advice, snide remarks won’t suffice. This person really needs assistance and trusts you to have an open mind on the situation.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, now that you’ve tackled some of the bigger tasks that were on your agenda, you can focus on having more down time for enjoyment.

Spend it with friends.

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TUES. SepT. 27

Maryborough Horticulture Society meeting 7:30pm.

Optimist Hall. Mary Ann Gilhuly, topic: House Plants.

Mini seminar: 7:15 Clara Bauman - Re-blooming Poinsettia. *** C.W. Probus Club. 10am.

Aboyne Hall - Wellington Museum. Speaker: Dr. Paul Karrow “Glaciers, Glacial Lakes, and the Great Lakes”.

Free - everyone welcome refreshments. *** Guelph Horticultural Society General Meeting, Dublin Street United Church. Mini show and basic gardening demonstration starts at 7:30 followed by our guest speaker: Dave Duffield. His topic will be “New Trends in Building and Maintaining Ponds”. www.guelphhort.org. *** Welcome the troops home 8pm. RCL Br. #134 Hall, Mount Forest. $10 per person, includes light lunch served after the presentation during a meet and greet with Capt. Ray Wiss, M.D. FOB “DOC”. Limited seating.

Reserve your tickets, call the RCL Branch after 4pm daily, except Sundays 519-323-1570 or call Derek Moore: 519323-2942/1390.

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SEPTEMBER 2011 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

September 7

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Special Council Meeting

September 8

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Land Division & Planning

Administration Centre, Keith Room

September 13 9:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Roads Solid Waste Services

Administration Centre, Keith Room Administration Centre, Keith Room

September 14 9:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Police Services Social Services Information, Heritage & Seniors

Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Wellington Terrace, Board Room

September 20 9:30 a.m.

Administration, Finance & Personnel

Administration Centre, Guthrie Room

September 23

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September 29 10:00 a.m.

Administration Centre, Council Chambers

Council Strategic Planning

Centre Wellington OPP, Community Room

County Council

Administration Centre, Council Chambers

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTRE, 74 WOOLWICH STREET, GUELPH WELLINGTON TERRACE, 474 WELLINGTON ROAD 18, FERGUS CENTRE WELLINGTON OPP OPERATIONS CENTRE, 470 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.

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Come enjoy an alfresco multi course feast at Strom’s Farm, showcasing the best the region has to offer, with each course paired with a wine from Colaneri Winery.

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Sunday, September 11 1-5 p.m.

STROM’S FARM 5089 Wellington Rd 32 Tickets $110 Limited Seating

NEW GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROJECT MOVING FORWARD On August 25, Hon. John Wilkinson, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced that the Government of Ontario is moving forward with plans to build a brand new hospital. The new Groves Memorial Community Hospital will be built on the property alongside the Wellington Terrace, the Wellington County Museum and Archives, the Centre Wellington OPP Operations Centre and the Aboyne Library Branch. This project is part of Ontario’s long-term infrastructure plan.

STAFF RETIREMENT After over 28 years of service, Trudy Gohn, retired from her position as Branch Supervisor at the Marden Library Branch on August 31.

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Wellington County Council and staff wish Trudy all the best in her retirement.

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