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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 10, 2010­­

Public service Announcements Arthritis Society/Mount Forest Family Health Team. Free monthly arthritis workshops. Learn how to manage your arthritis. Call today for session dates and to register. 519-323-0255.

The Fergus Elora Retail Alliance Shop Local Program was held at Drimmie Florist in Elora. Making the draw is owner David Drimmie.

The winning ballot was from Margo Schroeder who won a $50 gift certificate from The Country Forge in Fergus. The next FERA draw is at I Love Chocolate in Fergus. A ballot will be drawn September 13-15 from Undercover Quilts and More. Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of the local shoppers!

A Great Big Thank You The Bellamy’s & Griffins would like to say thank you to all that participated in making the 10th Annual Threashing Bee a huge success.

A special Thank You goes out to:

The Fergus Fire Dept for the use of the tent and to the women for the salads. McTavish Farms for the donation of the corn for supper.

Doug Skerritt for cooking the pork & beef. Peter McDougall for cutting the sheaves. Terry Hewitson for making the track. John Swaving, and his gang for the sled and working on the track. Bob Bellamy & Peter Parkinson for bringing their threshing machines. Bob Hamilton for bringing the saw mill. Advance Small Engines for the use of the golf cars.

And another big thank you to all that brought their tractors and other interesting equipment. Also another thanks to everyone that brought a salad and/or desert to make another successful show.

Thanks again;

Jim & Cookie Bellamy - Gary & Kathy Griffin 2ND ANNUAL

SENIORS WELLNESS EXPO Erin Rockwood Rockwood Wed. AugMon. 18th Sept.

Mon. Sept 13th 13th 1 - 7 p.m.

1 - 7 p.m.

Centre 2000, 1-7pm Rockmosa Rockmosa Centre Ice Surface Community Community Centre

FREE ADMISSION Non-perishable donations for the Food Bank appreciated.

Everything you ever wanted to know about wellness, healthy aging, lifestyle, and more. 

Interactive demonstrations & displays.

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Local organizations’ representatives.

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Door Prizes & Goodie Bags FREE transportation available, spaces limited, door-to-door service. Must be booked in advance - 519-833-9696 x229

Visit our website for the schedule and more information. www.eastwellingtoncommunityservices.com

Sunday September 12, 2010 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 10 Until Sept 11- Make a difference through Dance. All dance classes at Flying Dance Company, is open to everyone with a donation to the Women in Crisis Centre in Guelph. $5 suggested donation per class. Call 519-767-2721 for more info.

*** Until December 19- Separate Beds. A High Seas Comedy By Maryjane Cruise. Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St., St. Jacobs.

Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. Tel: 519-638-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463. *** Fish Fry Dinner by Howell and Super 50/50 Draw. Harriston Legion #296. 5- 7pm. Tickets $13, children 12 and under $6.

Children 5 and under - free. For more information call 519-3382843. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Special Event: Open House & New Members Welcome at 10am-12noon. All welcome. Seminar: “Understanding Alzheimer’s & the Role of Genetics” at 9:30am.

Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** Arthur Fair Ambassador Competition, cake auction and variety show starting at 8pm at the Arthur Arena Hall. Preceded by Fair Parade at 7pm *** Sept 10, 11, 12- Arthur Fall Fair- Admission by donation. *** Sept. 10 and 11- 170th Aberfoyle Fall Fair. Friday 7pm Local & Area Tractor Pull. Sat. gates open at 9am. Classic car, birds of prey, horse and bale rolling shows, pie eating contest etc. 6pm – “The Canadian Championship BBQ/Grill Team” dinner. Advance tickets please call 519-822-7573.

Sept11 The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd. Guelph. Weekly Saturday night dance with Jack Younger. Entertainment starts at 8pm, lounge is open 12 noon to midnight on Saturdays. *** Arboretum Auxiliary Fund-raising Plant Sale, 9am- 2pm. R.J. Hilton Centre on College Avenue East, Guelph - an amazing selection of hardy, exotic and native perennials and woody plants for formal and natural gardens - 519-824-4120 ext. 52113. *** West Luther 4H sheep, beef and dairy achievement show, open 4H show at the Arthur Fall Fair. Demonstrations, Erick Traplin Children’s Music show, Lawn & Garden tractor pull and chili cookoff. Contact 519-848-5917. *** The 3rd Annual Corn Roast & BBQ event is FREE with the intent to build community in the Guelph area and simply having fun.

It will be held 2pm-7pm. 7427 Wellington County Rd #30 (just north of Highway #6). For more information please call 519837-1457. The local OPP Canine unit will be bringing their team out for a demonstration for the kids, as well there will be music, games and food and fun for everyone. *** Old Time Dance 8pm - 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Country Troubadors. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Howell’s Fish Fry/Community Dinner at Melville United Church, Fergus, 5-7pm with take out from 4:30 -7pm. $14/adults, $7/13 and under(half serving), free/under 6 (hot dog meal). Tickets at Melville Church on T. Th. F. phone 519-843-1781. Limited tickets at door. Elevator. Free parking. *** Be sure to see Puslinch Historical Society display of antique gadgets and gee-gaws at the Aberfoyle Fall Fair. See our retrospective presentation Farming in Puslinch which celebrates the 170th anniversary of the fair. *** Palmerston Community Food Bank Cram-a-Cruiser & BBQ from 11am - 4pm. Please come & support us. *** Songbirds Only Avian Rehabilitation (SOAR) will hold its annual Open House at 145 Inkerman St. Rockwood. SOAR provides care to orphaned, injured, or sick songbirds from the Golden Triangle.

For more info. call: Dorothy at 519-941-6164, or Judi at 519856-4510. *** Pub Night 8:30pm. Entertainment by Kent Tocher. Arthur Legion. *** Pro Life Mass, hosted by Maryhill K of C. St. Boniface Parish, Maryhill. 11am. Bishop Gerald Bergie, Auxiliary Bishop of Diocese of Hamilton will celebrate Mass. All welcome.

Sept12 The popular Spirit Walk event will begin at McCrae House. First tour begins at 12:30 pm. The guided walking tours will include encounters with characters who helped shape Guelph’s history.

Ticketed event. For more information call 519-836-1221 or visit guelph.ca/museum. *** Ellis Chapel 2010 Summer program. Celebrate the heritage of

Puslinch Township and join us for our Sunday afternoon services at 2:30pm. Rev. John Lougheed, Spiritual Care Provider, Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Special Music by The Arkellites Choir.

Call 519-824-4697 for more information. *** Western Horse Show, Talent Show and Ambassador Crowning at the Arthur Fall Fair. Ironwood Anvil Demonstration, Loonie/ Toonie Midway rides and 6 Man Tractor Tug, Contact 519-8485917. *** Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley, Anne Lindsey & Alex Sinclair in Concert at 2pm. Tickets $12. *** Hike the Trail Series, 10am. Theme: Apples & Berries. Start Gerrie Road Entrance, Elora. More info. 519-843-2800. *** Chilton Cemetery annual Memorial Service (at cemetery). In case of rain, service will be cancelled. Please bring a lawn chair.

Donations to the cemetery fund will be accepted.

Sept13 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Seminar: “Fall Gardening with Trevor” 10am (Horticulturist, Trevor Ashbee), NEW Drop-in Group: Canasta 9:30-11:30am (held weekly). Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** WCL Fergus Branch Library Programmes for Children: Preschool storytime programmes for children ages 1-5, 10:30-11am. Please call the library for more information and to register for this free program. Don’t be disappointed – register early! 519-843-1180. *** Centre Wellington Singers 1st Fall practice. New members welcome. Social + registration 6:30pm, sing at 7:15. Heritage River Retirement basement dining room. More info. contact Carol Ann 519-821-3993, Julia 519-843-5419. *** Seniors Wellness Expo event. Open to the public. Free. Everything you always wanted to know about wellness, healthy aging, lifestyle and more. Over 25 exhibits. Drop in between 1-7pm.

Rockmosa Community Centre. Telephone 519-833-9696 *** Harriston & District Horticultural Society Meeting, Minto Community Auditorium, 7:30pm. Speaker: Brian Bergman.

Topic: “Lilies, the Orchid of Perennials”. Everyone welcome. *** Until October 25- Come and join the Elora Grand Squares for a six week introduction to “Modern Square Dancing” course.

Monday evenings 7:30-10pm (excluding Thanksgiving) at St. Mary School, 251 Irvine St, Elora. Cost is $40 per couple. Please call 519-846-8556 for more information.

Sept14 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Seminar: Cracking the Mystery: Sleuthing Behind The Scenes at “Ancestors in the Attic” at 9:30am. Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** Large perennial plant sale just in time for fall planting 4pm- 8pm.

Clifford Community Hall on the lawn. Hosted by Clifford & District Horticultural Society. *** Peer Learning starts at Evergreen Seniors Centre, Guelph. Topics for fall: Life and Death Issues, Religions in Crisis, and Who Ran the World in 2009. Registration starts August 30. Contact Ross Coulter 519-821-3993 for more information. *** Free introductory night to Modern Square Dancing. Welcome all interested in this great activity that contributes to fun, fitness and friendship. No partner required. 7:30-10:00 Paisley Road School, 406 Paisley Road, Guelph. Royal City Square Dance Club. 519836-7289. *** The Royal City Quilters’ Guild will have its first monthly meeting for the 2010-2011 quilting season at 7pm at the Three Willows United Church at 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph. The speaker for the evening will be Garnet Smalley of Cotton by Post. Guests are welcome to join the meeting for $5 which can be credited towards membership. For more information call Judy 519-822-2658. *** Four Corners Quilters’ Guild Meeting, 7:30p.m. Mount Forest Fire Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 7pm. Everyone welcome.

Sept15 Until October 9- Guys and Dolls. A Musical Fable of Broadway.

Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St., Drayton. Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. Tel: 519-638-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463. *** Please join us at the Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington’s ‘Coffee Break’ fundraiser from 2-5pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. *** Grandmothers of the Grand meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Centre Wellington Sportplex boardroom. Please join us if you are interested in helping us raise awareness and funds for the AIDS/HIV pandemic in Africa, specifically for the Stephen Lewis Foundation - Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign. For more information call Cinda at 519-843-1034. *** General Meeting Arthur Legion, 8pm. *** Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting: 7:30pm.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 10, 2010 PAGE THREE

Enid Acton: Voice to the community through the Erin Young At Heart Singers

by Mike Robinson

ERIN - When it comes to music Enid Acton may not the leader of the band, but rather one of many voices joined in harmony.

However, Acton was a key voice in the creation of the local group - and it has all happened within the past year.

“I guess it was my idea.”

Acton noted there was a documentary video about the Young at Heart Singers from the east coast of the USA. The Young@Heart Chorus singers originated in 1982 in Northampton, MA. The first group included elders who’d lived through both World Wars.

“My family gave me this, thinking it would be this funny thing - I didn’t actually find it funny because it was what a lot of seniors whose health was quite compromised.

“But it was so encouraging and so stimulating because they came to gather in a wonderful group.

“They were very supportive and did things they’d never done before.

Acton then pointed out that group did rock songs - and it went on tour.

Several of that group’s members passed away while they were on tour, and Acton said “They kept on going.”

One of the members even had to be on oxygen while touring.

“It was really an amazing story,” Acton said.

As a result, Acton talked to people she knew at what was called EWAG (East Wellington Advisory Group) “to see if I was really out to lunch wanting to start something like this here.”

EWAG suggested Acton

proceed with the idea.

“The next hurdle, was finding a leader - somebody special - like Kim Pearson. You don’t find someone like that all that easily.”

She placed a notice in the newspaper, “and I think I heard from Kim in the first week to 10 days. I was totally amazed.”

All this happened about a year ago last March, Acton said.

The next step was finding a pianist.

Pam White agreed to do it. At a recent performance in Hillsburgh, the group employed the talents of Bonnie Schotsch.

“We started out with about 15 people, and we now have about 22 core members.”

The group remains fairly open, she said. “We don’t have auditions.”

The initial concept of the group was for seniors, but Acton said there is a wide range of ages involved - “from the early 20s to whatever.”

She also members are not checked for attendance, though she keeps tabs on overall numbers in case they ever decide to apply for funding support.

“You come when you can or want to. The premise is you enjoy singing, and we get together to do it.”

“We’ve been having a very wonderful time, and we’ve turned into a cohesive group.”

She stressed the core group remains at about 22 members.

Some members had taken the summer off and an injury prevented Pearson from taking part for five months as well, until her recent return.

Her praise for Pearson was unrestrained.

“Kim is great because people can mention something

All together now - Members of Erin’s Young at Heart Singers gather in Hillsburgh to share their music with local residents.

was done on Broadway or how it was done somewhere else.

She’s so flexible and she thinks harmony.”

“We don’t use music - we get words. We tried it with the music once, it didn’t work as well,” Acton said.

She added that some of the participants have done barbershop singing or sung with other groups.

Acton didn’t rule out using accompanying music in the future, but Acton said that Pearson is so good at directing sections of people within the group.

“And all of a sudden, we

Singers meet weekly from September to June, but some took the summer off - either to head to the cottage or pursue summer interests.

“But the interesting part was that some members did not want to take the summer off so some of us have continued on.”

As to what participants think. “We enjoy one another,” Acton said. “They wouldn’t be coming if they didn’t.”

She said if people come and try it out and are accustomed to the structure of a church choir or that type of thing, “We’re not like that.”

She explained that the

“The premise is you enjoy singing, and we get together to do it” - Enid Acton, Erin just sing. It’s amazing how it all comes together.”

A lot of people have found comfort and support for problems going on in their own lives.

And the singers are not just local. They come from a wide area, she said, citing communities such as Orangeville, Bolton, and the Hockley Valley area.

“And we have fairly diverse backgrounds as well.”

Acton stressed “It’s more than just the music, there’s the social aspect as well.

Coffee and cookies are served after the group’s Monday morning practices.

whole idea is a relaxed venue.

“Members are free to add their own unique bits and pieces to the performance.”

People will come and go if that is not what they enjoy, Acton said.

“But the group that we’ve got has been coming since the start, and they keep coming.”

While members typically are now going out on tour, she believed Pearson might have some plans for the future.

That said, the Erin Young at Heart Singers have performed at a few events such as a local fashion show, the recent Hillsburgh Fun Day, and at the seniors centre in Erin.

Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it will be difficult to keep your emotions in check this week, especially when someone is attempting to ruffle your feathers. Keep a smile on your face and try.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Not much is keeping your ego in check this week, Taurus. Therefore, you may find some people are staying away for fear of being in your shadow.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, throw a party and invite your closest friends. You deserve some time to simply kick back and relax this week. If a party isn’t in the cards, go out for dinner.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 It may be time to expand your family, Cancer. For those who are not ready for more kids, a new pet can add a different atmosphere to the house. Visit a local shelter for some prospects.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take advantage of an opportunity to go out and socialize with friends. Just don’t burn the candle at both ends. Wait until the weekend for further festivities.

Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Find the answer below.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, normally you are very mild-mannered. But lately everything sets you on edge. It is important for your health to calm down and avoid stressful situations.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, keep an open mind and open ears when someone offers advice this week. It is important that you keep all options open for the next several weeks.

Singing at the seniors centre happens almost once a month or every six weeks.

“That is really rewarding when we go there.”

She noted one resident who was a good dancer when he was younger, getting up to the singing and dancing around the room.

She said the group is for anyone who enjoys singing.

“You don’t have to have a wonderful voice, that’s not what this is all about. You need to carry a tune - that’s about it.”

The primary thing is that a person enjoys music and singing.

Though there are plans to branch out into other types of music, Acton said the group tends to sing 50s, 60s, and 70s music. “ B u t it’s really about what the group wants.

And it’s about harmony and songs we can harmonize to.”

She said it’s good to have a number of men participating as well.

“It makes a huge difference to the sound.”

The group is always looking for new members.

And like part of the group’s recent performance in Hillsburgh which included the song Happy Trails ... it seems both group members and especially for those in the audience look forward “... till we meet again.”

For more information about the group call Enid Acton at 519-833-2869.

Kim Pearson an

d Enid Acton.

- For the second week of September SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Continue to do whatever works for you, Scorpio. Don’t worry about what other people say, or what you think they’re going to say. Embrace your spirit of innovation.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, there’s no rest for the weary, and you certainly are weary.

That’s because you have been trying to do too much with little to no help.

Things must change.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, take a few moments to assess a situation before you jump right in.

You may find what you were thinking of doing isn’t the best plan of attack.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, be careful when offering an opinion that might be taken as negative.

It might be best to say nothing at all for the time being.

Look forward to Wednesday.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, be extra diligent when making a big purchase this week.

You need to put in a little more homework before sealing the deal.

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 10, 2010

Health & Fitness

The Health & Fitness feature appears the 2nd Friday of the month. To advertise call 519-843-5410 or email: sales@wellingtonadvertiser.com

Men’s health screening checklist

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Flexible hours: Day/Evening Appointments: Monday-Friday Saturday mornings available. Accepting new clients

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Many women feel that they can’t give a man directions.

Maybe it’s the stubborn tendency of males, or maybe it’s that they don’t like to be told what to do. It comes as no surprise, then, that it’s difficult to get most men to go to the doctor.

Maybe they don’t want to talk about their health problems.

Perhaps they feel normal and don’t see a need to make an appointment. Or it could be because they don’t want to hear that anything is wrong with them. Whatever the case may be, it’s important that men get regular health screening tests.

Catching problems early on, can often help prevent them from turning into something more serious down the road.

Below are some guidelines on men’s screening tests. If you are a man reading this, talk to your doctor about when he thinks you should schedule these exams, as test frequency varies based on your age, your health history and your family’s health history.

BODY MEASUREMENTS Taking your height, weight and body-mass index (BMI) helps determine whether your are overweight. Overweight people are more likely to have high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. BMI is assessed using a mathematical form of weight and height.

BLOOD PRESSURE A blood-pressure test is the only way to determine if you have high blood pressure. If undetected and untreated, it can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. According to the American Heart Association, you should get it checked at

their cholesterol checked every five years and more frequently as they age or if they have high cholesterol levels.

COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING This screening uses various tests to examine the colon for polyps that may become cancerous or to find colon cancer

Routine healthcare checkups can help doctors spot problems early on so they can be treated before they become more serious.

least once every two years - and more often if your doctor says it’s high.

CHOLESTEROL TEST A blood test is used to determine your good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.

According to the AHA, cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body’s cells. Humans need cholesterol, but a high level increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Men age 20 years or older should have

before symptoms occur. Men 50 or older should talk to their doctor about which tests are right for them and when to have them done.

PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING TEST Prostate cancer is detected through a blood test that determines the amount of prostatespecific antigen (PDA) in your blood, or through a digital rectal exam (DRE) where a doctor inserts his lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to examine the prostate gland for any

irregularities. The American Cancer Society suggests that men get tested for prostate cancer every year, starting at age 50.

TESTICULAR EXAM This test examines the testicles for enlargement, swelling or a lump. Doctors usually check for this at your physical exam, especially if you tell them that you’ve noticed a change in your testicles or are between the ages of 15 and 40.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE TESTS These tests determine if you have a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) like syphilis, chlamydia or HIV/AIDS. Your doctor will determined which tests you should get based on risk factors and sexual history.

DENTAL EXAM During this exam, a dentist will examine your teeth and gums for cavities or oral cancer. The American Dental Association recommends that you go once or twice a year for a checkup and cleaning.

EYE EXAM Eye exams assess if you need your vision corrected by either wearing prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. They also identify existing vision problems like glaucoma or cataracts.

Eye experts suggest that you get your eyes checked by an eyecare professional every year.

HEARING TEST A hearing test gauges your speech and sound recognition at various levels. Ask your doctor how often you should get your hearing tested.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 10, 2010 PAGE FIVE

Health & Fitness

The Health & Fitness feature appears the 2nd Friday of the month. To advertise call 519-843-5410 or email: sales@wellingtonadvertiser.com

Myths abound when it comes to diabetes Be it a friend, family member, coworker, or even a passing acquaintance, chances are strong nearly everyone in the United States knows someone with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association more than 23 million Americans have diabetes. That translates to roughly eight percent of the United States population, making diabetes one of the most prevalent diseases in the country, and the reason so many lives have been directly or indirectly affected.

As prevalent as the disease is, a mountain of misinformation is still out there, making diabetes not only one of the most common diseases suffered by Americans, but also one of the most misunderstood. In an effort to dispel myths about this all-too-common disease, the American Diabetes Association makes note of the following myths commonly associated with the disease. * Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes. While being overweight increases a person’s risk for developing type 2 diabetes, too much sugar does not cause diabetes.

While it can be difficult to determine why one individual gets diabetes and another does not, it is known that family history and poor diet increase a person’s risk factor. However, no evidence exists to suggest too much sugar causes the disease. Rather, diabetes can begin when the body is disrupted and its ability to turn food that’s consumed into energy is put in jeopardy.

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The causes of diabetes, from insulin that simply does however, are different depend- not function as it should. Overing on the type, and none are weight people have proven esthe result of too much sugar. pecially susceptible to type 2 For example, type 1 diabetes diabetes. occurs when the pancreas canHormone changes can also not produce insulin, leading be at the root of diabetes, parto sugar piling up in the blood von.thanks.2x50_03-07 ticularly in pregnant women vessels. Research has indicated who experience such changes that type 1 diabetes could be that prevent insulin from workrelated to difficulties with the ing properly. This is know as immune system. gestational diabetes and could Type 2 diabetes can also oc- possibly resolve itself after cur when the body cannot produce sufficient insulin, or result

childbirth. * Myth: People with diabetes are more susceptible to colds and other ailments.

People with diabetes are not, in fact, more susceptible to the common cold or other ailments. However, the American Diabetes Association advises all people with diabetes to get flu shots annually. That’s because any infection can interfere with blood glucose management, and increase the risk for ketoacidosis for people with type 1 diabetes.

Ketoacidosis is a condition that can cause the body to switch to starvation mode because the body isn’t able to use sugar for energy thanks to insufficient insulin levels.

This can set off a string of dangerous consequences, including blood in the urine, dehydration and possibly even death. * Myth: People with diabetes can’t have sweets or dessert. This isn’t true. In fact, a person who doesn’t have diabetes needs to follow the same rules with respect to sweets or dessert that a person with diabetes must follow. Simply put, sweets, chocolate and dessert can be enjoyed in moderation when combined with a healthy diet and an exercise regimen.

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Cornstalks and Scarecrows invade Minto for 151st Harriston-Minto Fair on Sept. 17 to 19 HARRISTON - Local residents will be harvesting their own field of dreams this year at the Harriston Minto Fair from Sept. 17 to 19.

The theme of Cornstalks and Scarecrows will be the highlight of this year’s event.

Events include the 4-H All Breed Beef Show Ambassador Amateur Photography Art Baby Show baking Bottles goods Calf Club committees cooking Crafts Culinary Arts dates directors Display Contest Donations Educational Display Fair Board Special fair book Field Crop Competition Flowers Free Bike Draw Fruits and Vegetables Grain Group Display Hog Carcass competition Holstein Show Homecraft Division Horse Pull InterClub Junior Fair Light Horse

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President Marg Shannon notes that this year’s theme is Cornstalks and Scarecrows.

“Hopefully, we’ll have a good 2010 corn crop with lots of extra cornstalks for decorating. It would also be great to see lots of scarecrows throughout the towns and rural routes.

All scarecrows are invited to come to the fair.

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Noon marks the parade through town with events kicking off at the HarristonMinto arena grounds with the 12:30pm local 4-H dairy show.

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Fall Harvest

September 17, 18 & 19

Some added attractions ready for the 174th annual Fall Fair

by David Meyer FERGUS - Maybe it is inborn in farmers to keep an eye on the weather, but farmers or not, the members of the Fergus Agricultural Society will be doing that as Sept. 17 to 19 approaches.

The fair had an excellent year in 2009, and president Andrew Taylor was quick to confirm in an interview, “I will attribute it to the weather. Last year was a surprisingly good year. He noted in the previous two fall fairs, organizers had to cancel the truck and tractor pulls, which are big attractions. But last year, with sunny

weather, he believes the fall fair attracted between 10,000 and 15,000 people over three days.

There have been a number of changes for this year’s fall fair and a number of them are due to a younger board of directors.

That began when Rebecca Hannam became the Fall Fair Am­ bassador for 2008-2009.

She attended the board of directors meetings for that term, and at the end of it, she proposed that three junior directors be added to the board. It agreed, and now it is reaping the benefits of that decision.

Those junior directors had a number of ideas, and, as Taylor noted of the board, “We said, ‘Go for it’.”

The result is that junior director Vanessa Dirksen has initiated a Saturday afternoon tractor pull, something that a number of past directors had considered. This year, it gets its start, with lawn tractors and ATVs taking part. Tay­lor said the idea is to start small and grow from there.

“We’re going to crawl before we can run,” he chuck­ led.

That start begins with registration from 9:30 to 10:30am

and the pulls start at 10:30am sharp.

Taylor said another junior director, Taylor Black, got per­ mission and the go ahead to improve the fair’s web site - no easy task but one likely best suited to the younger gener­ ation.

As for Hannam herself, she will be in charge of the Agriculture Awareness tent for the first time this year.

She said that promoting Agriculture Awareness is something that the society and the fair has done for years, but, this year, she hopes to have some new displays available

to pique people’s interests and show urban guests what happens in agricultural areas.

Another new attraction this year is a heritage display featuring fall harvest – and running all weekend.

Taylor said of the effect the three have had on the board and fair, “I don’t think it could be better than that. They’re all enthusiastic, with new ideas - and that’s one thing the fair needs to grow.”

Those are only a few changes, though. Classic cars have been growing in popu­ larity for years, and so there will be a Classic Car Show on

the grounds on Saturday. New director Deb Veldhuizen is a classic car enthusiast, and she is organizing that event. To make sure a large number of cars attend, the fair offers the driver and one passenger free admission to the fair - perfect for a husband and wife team.

Taylor said recently he was talking with Veldhuizen, and “We could have 60 plus cars there. Our only problem is where to put them.”

Having a packed fair, is of course, one of those good lems the organizers will prob­ hap­pily try to solve.

The Fergus Fall Fair will be continued on page 9

Schedule of Events SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

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In the 20,000 pound local tractor division, there are three pulls to consider.

The first was in Drayton at its Fall Fair. After the second leg at Grand River Raceway the last weekend of August, there are only a few points separating the leader from fifth place.

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The winner in the 30,000 pound category for King of the Hill was decided in Elora be­cause Fergus Fall Fair does not have a class yet for 30,000 pounds.

Larry Schill, of Alma, fin­ ished with 39 points, edging Bran­don Bults, also of Alma, by two points, to claim the title.

Pete Schill, of Palmerston was third, just one point behind Bults.

After that, the finishers were, in order: - Javen Martin, Elora, 30; - Vanessa Dirksen, Alma, 25; - Steve Seiferd, Moorefield, 18, - John Vallance, Drayton, 18; - Lewis Horst, Alma, 16; - Jsaon Cleland, Listowel, 15; - Robert Jantzi, Wellesley, 15; - Jeff Koster, Moorefield, 13; - Trevor Shoemaker, Elora, 13, - Sytse Falkena, Arthur, 12; and - Tony Martin, Kenilworth, 12.

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We look forward to an exciting time once again this year. With a wide variety of events and activities there is sure to be something for everyone of all ages to enjoy so come and experience our community’s rich heritage and rural roots!

Many volunteers contribute countless hours of time and talent to ensuring the success of this annual event and we extend our appreciation and sincere thanks to ALL for their efforts.

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Fall Harvest

September 17, 18 & 19

For David Freure, being fall president was just following his father C. WELLINGTON TWP. - Being the fifth generation living on the family farm in what was once Eramosa township, David Freure is someone who understands family traditions.

And one of those traditions was the annual Fergus Fall Fair.

“I grew up with it,” he said of his early involvement with the fair in the 1950s.

His father, Rae, was presi­ dent of the Fergus Agri­cultural Society in 1952-53, while his mother was a regular exhibitor.

But before his father became president, he worked on the swine committee, and young David was one of those who helped to unload pigs at the fair, which was then held in Victoria Park.

Only someone who knows how stubborn and difficult pigs can be when getting loaded and unloaded could understand David Freure’s dryness when he said of those pigs, “Some of them were better behaved than others.”

But, he noted, his animal of choice was the horse. “There were always horses around,” he said. “I was raised with horses.

I liked helping with them.”

He had some adventures with horses, too.

Freure said there was a fellow named Archie Taylor who showed Clydesdales at the fair every year, and “He let me help.”

That amounted to Archie backing his trailer in to a ramp, and taking out six of his huge Clydesdales.

“He kept handing me the lead lines,” Freure said, smiling at the memory. “He took the truck and said to bring them

Fall Fair families - Ruth and David Freure at their “cottage” on their farm in old Eramosa. David Freure was a Fergus Agricultural Society president, as was his father before him. to the infield.”

So there was a skinny 14-year-old Freure carrying the lines for six heavy horses. “One of them could have walked away from me,” he said.

But, he remembered, they didn’t.

Freure said what he liked

about the fair was the people.

“You get to know the families you know them for years.”

Freure’s father died in 1959, and it seemed only natural. “I took over his spot on the fair board.

But things were changing by then, as they always do.

174th annual Fall Fair continued on from page 7 holding a large number of its regular events from all kinds of horses, from heavy to hunter, jumper, and gymkhana, a west­ ern games show, a beef cattle and show, dairy cattle, a 4-H Achievement day for a number of clubs, plus a quiz compe­ tition, numerous displays, sheep, goats and shearing demonstrations, classes for poultry, rabbits, and pigeons, as well as competitions for field crops, roots and vegetables, and fruits, plants and flowers and country produce, including home baking, jams, jellies, pickles and canning compe­ titions.

There are literally hundreds of displays and competitions, including such things as sewing and quilting to clothing making to be entered, viewed, and enjoy­ed.

And, finally, there is an added interest to this year’s Fall Fair, and it might stay that

way for many years to come.

The third and final leg of the King of the Hill tractor pulling competition will be held and the King crowned.

That competition began a the Drayton Fall Fair last month, continued recently at the Grand River Raceway, and will finish up in Fergus.

There has even been a late tion to the entertainment addi­ tent. On Sept. 18 from 10:30am to noon the Greenwood Hill Blue­ grass Band will be performing. The Fall Fair is truly designed to reflect this year’s theme, of Fall Harvest - and yet, Taylor said that it is simply a warm-up for even greater things to come.

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Freure remembers the race track at Victoria Park, and also the races held there.

“Horse racing was a big part of the fair back then. Then, It got too complicated with the rules,” he said.

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goers a better opportunity to cross the park through the infield.

Further, fall fairs were finding that a midway in the early 1960s was just as big a draw, if not bigger, than horse racing.

“To get young people there, they wanted a midway,” he

said. “They could put it in the infield. It was a big deal at the time.”

Freure continued on the fair board even though he got married in 1967. He became president in 1968-69, and he remembers his wife, Ruth, being astonished at the number of phone calls that came to the farm that year.

He remembers that the fair in those years held a dance on the Saturday night at the Steelworkers hall in Fergus, but those, too, came and went.

And, “When I was president, the fair board held weekly euchres. The fair board women provided lunches.”

He said people would arrive around 7:30pm and start play at 8pm sharp. “Everything was rushed back then. That was another service we made some money out of for the fair.”

He remembers there would be ten to a dozen tables, meaning up to 48 people a week attending those card games.

Freure said that he spent 15 years on the board, and then got busy with his own farm work and stepped back.

Now, though, he is returning to help.

“When I got some time, I volunteer for the weekend. I help get ready and I help with the cleanup often.”

He said, “When you get into it, you realized the work they put it. It’s nice to help them out.”

Looking back, Freure is happy with the time he spent with the fair.

“It was the people you get to work with ... It was enjoyable working together and getting the job done.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Auditions called for English pantomime HILLSBURGH - Auditions have been called for Babes in the Wood, by Bev Nicholas here at the Century Church Theatre.

The show is a traditional English pantomime and will be directed by Martyn Worsnop and produced by Nevill Mar­

tyn The casting will take place on Sept. 14 and 16 at 7:30pm at Century Church The­atre, on Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh.

Rehearsals will be on Wed­ nesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

The show will run Nov. 26,

27, 28; and Dec. 3, 4, 5.

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City’s arts council welcomes new executive director after long search GUELPH - The Arts Council here has announced the search for a new executive director is now complete, and longtime Guelph resident Anne MacKay has been appointed to take over from retiring Sally Wismer, effective September 20.

MacKay brings senior man­ agement and fundraising ex­perience as well as a strong interest in and commitment to the arts. She spent 12 years at the United Way of KitchenerWaterloo and area.

Since leaving there in 2009, she has been operated a private con­sulting company supporting non-profits, with a focus on fundraising, relationship-build­ ing and strategic direction.

Prior to the United Way, she spent time in managerial posi­ tions with the Arthritis Society and Canadian Cancer Society.

With a strong connection to the arts in this community and beyond, MacKay is careful to say that she is an admirer of the arts and in no way a prac­ titioner.

One of her earliest involvements was working with dance teacher Pat Mc­Leod, on a then Guelph Arts Council project called Youth in Performance, which was offer­ ed several times during the 1980s. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, she was a member of the Guelph civic centre fundraising team, helping with promotion and commu­ nica­ tions for what would eventually become River Run Centre.

Since has assisted at many arts events, including the Toronto Outdoor Art Show and local art auctions. Between 2001 and 2002, she operated the O’Doumas Gallery in down­town Guelph.

“I feel very privileged to have been selected for the Guelph Arts Council executive director position,” MacKay said, adding she is “very much looking forward to putting her skills, experience and longtime interest in the arts to work in this community.”

Supporting artists and arts groups, building connections

between the arts and the community and welcoming peo­ple to the world of the arts will all be high on her list of priorities – or “bridge-building,” as she described it.

Guelph Arts Council president Richard Vollans, said, “I am delighted with the ap­pointment of Anne MacKay. She will be able to play a key role in helping Guelph Arts Council move to the next stage of its evolution as a community arts council, facilitating artistic endeavours, providing arts-re­ lated services and resources for artists, arts groups and the com­ munity at large, and increasing awareness of the positive contribution that the arts make to the community and the lives of its citizens.”

He added, “We’ll introduce Anne officially at the Sept.

21 Schmoozefest (at Ed Video Media Arts Centre)” He further encouraged all artists, arts groups and local resi­ dents to take any oppor­ tunity to welcome MacKay.

People invited to dine where food is grown GUELPH - Many see the advantages of buying and eating local food.

The event, Taste Real Food from the Ground Up takes people close – right back to the fields where the food is grown.

Guests are invited to come to their food instead of the other way around.

That outdoor dining event takes place on Sept 12 at Deerfield’s, an organic farm set in Erin. From 1pm until 5pm guests are invited to experience a unique culinary adventure featuring food grown in Well­ ington County by many region­ al producers, including John Sutherland, the owner of Deer­field’s.

The multi-course meal will be prepared onsite in an oldfashioned, back-to-the-roots way, using charcoal barbecues and an open fire pit. When the dinner bell rings, guests are asked to take their seats at one long table stretching through the rolling field.

Appetizingly Yours Events and Catering and Guelph Wellington Local Food present this event in collaboration with a select group of Wellington chefs – all enthusiastic advo­ cates of local food.

“As chefs and mentors, we source the local best possible ingredients available” says Brian Schmeler, head chef of Appetizingly Yours Events and Catering. “Taste Real Food from the Ground Up is a great opportunity to gather chefs and local producers to showcase the symbiotic relationship that is crucial for the perfect ingre­ dient and therefore the perfect flavour.”

Alongside Schmeler, the meal will be prepared by Jake Tyson and Sauna Edwards, of South Street Gourmet in Harriston; Laura Marshall and Drew Renelt, of Queen’s Bush Bistro in Mount Forrest; and Chris Jess of The Food School in Fergus. All chefs and service staff will be volunteering their

time to create this unique and educational local food event.

Wine pairings for each course are presented by Col­ aneri Estate Winery, of Niagara. Its winemaker And­ rzej Lipinski, will be personally selecting the wines. Since 2002 Lipinski has won many awards and much acclaim at wineries such as Legends, DeSousa, Field­ ing, Megalomaniac, For­ eign Affair, and Organized Crime. He feels it is important to keep moving in order to keep evolving as a winemaker.

All proceeds from this event go to programming of Guelph Wellington Local Food.

Tickets are available from Guelph Wellington Tourism at 1-800-334-4519.

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ENTERTAINMENT Broadway’s classic hit Guys and Dolls takes to the Drayton Stage DRAYTON – The Drayton Festival Theatre is presenting Guys and Dolls, one of the most beloved musicals of all time.

The production runs for four weeks beginning Sept. 15 and to Oct. 9.

First appearing on Broad­ way in 1950 with an un­ pre­ cedented run of 1,200 shows, Guys and Dolls became one of the longest running and most successful shows in Broadway history. Winner of nine Tonys, eight Laurence Olivier, and seven Drama Desk awards, it is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy.

It is rich in romance and humour with bright, brazen musical numbers like Luck Be

a Lady, Adelaide’s Lament and Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat, Guys and Dolls boasts one of the greatest musical scores in the history of Ameri­ can theatre.

“Guys and Dolls is clas­ sic Broadway theatre,” said Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas. “With marvelous song and dance numbers, lavish costumes and iconic characters, this must-see production is the perfect show to cap off the Drayton Festi­ val’s 20 anniversary.”

Guys and Dolls tells the story of petty criminals and fessional gamblers Nathan pro­ Detroit and Sky Masterson, and the colourful world of New York City in the mid-20th cen­

tury. Romantic and funny, the production is full of ec­centric characters like gang­ sters and gamblers, missionary dolls, and showgirls, and it all begins with a wager.

Nathan Detroit bets highrolling gambler Sky Masterson that Sky can’t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. And the next girl hap­ pens to be none other than Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-atheart Missionary reformer, and thus the stage is set for an out­rageous evening of compli­ cations.

Director Michael Lichtefeld leads this production with an impressive list of credits, in­cluding six Broadway musi­ cals, eight Off-Broadway

cals, nine seasons at the musi­ Strat­ford Shakespeare Festival, and the Drayton Entertainment productions of Sweet Charity (2010) and Evita (2009).

Since its Broadway debut Guys and Dolls has seen numerous revivals starring such actors as Walter Matthau, Nathan Lane, Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, and Peter Gallagher. The original Broad­ way run spurred a film version in 1955 that starred Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, and Vivian Blaine.

Drayton Entertainment fav­ ourites Paul McQuillan as Sky Masterson, Karen Coughlin as Sarah Brown, Eddie Glen as Nathan Detroit, and Jackie Mustakas as Miss Adelaide are

part of this show.

“Guys and Dolls is an incredible tale about what hap­pens to gambling men, the women who long to tame them, and the world around them,” said Mustakas. “This show is a proven hit that leaves you feel­ ing like a winner.”

The show plays eight times a week from Sept 15 through Oct. 9. Theatregoers are en­couraged to order as soon as possible to avoid disappoint­ ment. Call the box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-888-449-4463. To find out more about the 2010 season, visit www.draytonfestival­

mini tractor pull to entertain children.

Erick Traplin is performing on the main stage from 9:30am tain­ to 10:30am. Other enter­ ment includes local entertainer, Kyle Gerraughty, Honky Tonk Piano, clog and line dancing and the Wellesley Idol final competition at 1pm.

Other attractions include a smorgasbord dinner of roast pork, pigtails, and roast beef from 10:30am to 2pm, artisan sale and demonstration, crafts, country meats, cheese, and baking at a market. Homemade apple fritters, sausage and

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There are free farm tours of a goat farm, dairy, and horse farm and cider mill avail­

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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: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.omafra.gov.on.ca CANADA’S OUTDOOR FARM SHOW: SEPT. 14, 15, 16, 2010 SHOW FEATURES • RFID Tag Reading Demos Livestock producers in many sectors have begun adopting Radio- Frequency Identification (RFID) tag readers to help manage herds & flocks in their day-to-day activities. See how these scanners and related technology can effectively track cattle and small ruminants using a handheld device rather than stacks of paper.

• Sheepdog Demo Viki Kidd has over 25 years of dog handling experience & is a skilled sheepdog trainer.

Competing across North America, Viki will share her knowledge on effectively using dogs to herd and manage sheep flocks, including tricks & tips. Whether a sheep or dog person, this demo will be a great learning experience.

• Celebrating Healthy Living Expo – Foodland Ontario The Expo allows Ontario’s agri-food sector to showcase local food products, while demonstrating how they can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. In turn, attendees have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors focused on local food, organic products, and healthy living programming. For 2010, the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario has prepared a new list of educational speakers demonstrating gardening, cooking healthy meals prepared from Ontario foods, and innovative ways to lead a balanced lifestyle.

• Solar Pumping and Grazing Demonstrations Whether for dairy or beef cattle the Lely

Voyager automatic grazing system cuts labour needs in grazing pastures. Hooked to solar-powered electric fences by Kane & Gallagher, this robot moves and reveals fresh pasture to cattle as needed. Solar energy is also used for the Kelln Solar Pump, moving water 2000 ft. to the cattle.

For all the details on this year’s Outdoor Farm Show, visit http://www.outdoorfarmshow.com/.

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by John C. Benham, Program Rep. ***SEE LOCATION CHANGE: At the time this report is written, there has been no announcement about Year 3 of the EFP Cost Share Program. So until further notice, if you are planning to complete an EFP project and request Cost Share, your application form will be available at the Aboyne Hall at Wellington Place, Fergus on Wednesday, Sept. 15 and in the OMAFRA meeting room in Elora on Thursday, Sept. 16 and not before. People will be available to answer questions and assist if necessary. It is very important that your applications be completed fully as soon as possible and handed in. One of the pieces of information that is required for applications with livestock and/ or poultry is a Premises Identification Number which is simple to request, but is necessary. If you have not contacted me yet, please do so, I can let you know what information you need to bring with you that day.

To obtain the PIN you may contact OnTrace by calling 1-888-388-7223 and ask for ext. 402 (Marianne Muth) or online at www.ontraceagrifood.com. You need that PIN to complete your application and it will be put aside if it is not complete. The PIN is not your Farm Business Registration number which also will be required.

The next Growing Your Farm Profits workshop is planned for Wednesday, October 6th to be completed Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room. No costs. Lunch provided. The workshop is an opportunity for Continued on page 13

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Respondents needed for small farm survey greater num­ ber of responses from farmers from each region across the country.

The council plans to use the information to better stand the labour needs under­ on small-scale farms and to de­velop tools and resources to meet those needs. Responses to the survey are strictly confi­ dential.

Farm operators who parti­ cipate can also enter a draw for a chance to win $100.

CAHRC invites all smallscale farmers to complete the survey by visiting their Web site at www.cahrc-ccrha.ca or by calling 1-866-430-7457 ext.

OTTAWA - The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) wants to hear from small-scale farm oper­ ators across Canada garding their labour needs, re­ whether they are farming fulltime, part-time, alone or with help.

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COMING EVENTS: Sept. 3 - 6 - Orangeville Fall Fair. For more information, call: 519-942-9597.

Sept. 4 - 6- Mount Forest Fall Fair (151st). For more information, call: 519-323-4871.

Sept. 7- Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly Board meeting at OMAFRA Boardroom, 6484 Wellington Rd #7, Elora. Note 8:00pm. summer start time. For information contact Secretary, Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden.net.

Sept. 8 - 12- Arthur Fall Fair (154th). For more information, call: 519-848-5917.

Sept. 10 - 11 -Aberfoyle Fall Fair & Tractor Pull. For more information, call: 519-8242369.

Sept 12 - Master Gardeners of Ontario Course, Vineland Research Centre. The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and Master Gardeners of Ontario present an educational short course, 10:00am to 3:00pm The cost is $50 to learn about leading edge horticultural science and innovation and its practical applications in the garden. For information or to receive a registration package, contact Kathryn Goodish,

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Sept. 17 - 19- Fergus Fall Fair, Centre Wellington Sportsplex.

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Sept. 17 - 19- Harriston-Minto Fall Fair on George Street.

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Sept. 20 - Oct. 15 - Farm Credit Canada - Drive Away Hunger comes to Ontario from

September 20 to October 15, to collect food and cash donations for local food banks. Join the drive by donating at your local FCC office, and watch for the tractor and trailer tours that will visit the Guelph, Walkerton, Listowel, Lindsay and Barrie areas: October 13-15. To find out more, visit: www.fccdriveawayhunger.ca.

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Rural Life

Winners announced for tenth West Central Junior 4-H show Elora - One hundred and eight 4-H members participated in the tenth annual WestCentral Junior Show held at the Grand River Raceway on Aug. 17 and 18.

The first day included edu­ cational sessions on washing, showmanship, tying halters prop­erly, and preparing for the show ring, as well as a ses-

sion on animal handling, led

by Heather Hargrave of OFAC. ­Competitors also had time to practice showmanship and clip their calves with help from older 4-H members.

Participants got to know one another as they were split into teams and took part in an entertaining obstacle course relay.

And, as is the tradition, the

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evening was capped with a huge water balloon fight.

Judge Scott Brethet had his work cut out for him on show day as the participants ranging from peewees to seniors put their skills to the test. The strong peewee showmanship class proved they are a future force to be reckoned with, as 15 youngsters competed.

The peewee showmanship champion was Tyler Canning, of Wellington County with Reserve going to Denise Say­ les, of Brant. In the junior showmanship class, after three strong heats, Connor French, of Wellington County, was named junior showmanship champion with reserve going to Meghan Martin, of Waterloo.

In the very large senior

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Alycia Walker, also of Welling­ ton County, on Walkerbrae Com­erica Nina.

The senior calf class was topped by Emily Kyle, of Brant County, on Ash Lawn Deacon Roxanne 77W-P, with second awarded to Nathan Bo,s of Waterloo Region, on Bosdale Alexander Portea.

In the yearling class, top honours went to Calvin Ysinga, of Waterloo Region, on Bos­ dale Champion Tootsie, with second going to Erica Sayles of Brant County, on Bridon Vincent Episode.

Grand champion calf hon­ ours went to Kirsten Harbin, of Wellington County, with Aland Jacknife Amy, reserve was awarded to Alycia Walker, of Wellington, with Walkerbrae

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Comerica Nina, and hon­ our­ able mention went to Lindsay Bos, of Waterloo Region, with Bosdale Shottle Libby.

No one went home empty-handed as all participants received prizes provided by the sponsors throughout the show.

Shae Lightfoot, of Haldimand County, was the lucky winner of the beautiful hand-made show box.

Over the past ten years hundreds of 4-H members have been given the opportunity to participate in a show that is petitive, educational, but com­ above all else, fun.

Members thanked all the sponsors and volunteers that make the West-Central Junior Show possible year after year.

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class, Caleigh Van Kampen, of Dufferin County, was named senior showmanship champion with Ally Spielmacher, of Grey County, following in reserve.

For his overall show­ man­ ship champions, Judge Brethet selected Caleigh Van Kampen, then Connor French, with honourable mention going to Ally Spielmacher.

Forty-two calves competed in the large junior calf class with first place going to Lindsay Bos, of Waterloo Region, on Bosdale Shottle Libby, and second place to Sayles, of Brant County, on Bridon Iatola Sonata.

Top intermediate calf went to Kirsten Harbin, of Welling­ ton County on Aland Jacknife Amy, with second awarded to

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From its inception in 1988 to present day, the co-op has moved from its greenhouse roots to further reaches in On­tario agriculture as a whole.

Mem­bers benefit from pre­ ferred natural gas and elec­ tricity pricing and turnkey solar PV systems. The co-op offers members trusted energy market information, education and ad­ vice along with transparent pricing, voting rights, and the potential for patronage.

“It is a logical progression to change the requirements.

In recent years the co-op has increasingly developed its pro­ gram and service offerings to benefit all of Ontario agricul­ ture, not just its current mem­ bership,” said Ag Energy’s retired and former CEO Mike Bouk.

“Agriculture can play a critical role in the emerging al­ ternative energy market,” add­ ed Gage. “Ag Energy Co-op­ erative looks to begin colla­bo­rating with all possible parti­cipants now to ensure that to­gether, we are able to realize all the possible opportunities.”

Previously, membership was limited to agricultural producers and processors with a minimum annual consump­ tion of 50,000 cubic metres of natural gas. The decision to remove the energy consump­ tion requirement was ratified by the members in November at the annual general meeting.

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• See the Canadian Cow Girls precision drill team perform their musical ride.

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Classic Barns of Erin

Continued from page 2 Fergus - Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Topic: “Successful Water Gardening� Speaker: Farley See. September Flower Show. Our monthly meetings (every 3rd Wednesday) feature informative topics and speakers. Everyone welcome. Please call Helen for info. 519-843-3131.

Sept16 Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Arthur and District Horticulture Society Fall Show at Sr. Citizen’s Hall 8pm. Featuring “The Home Photographer� class. Please have entries in place by 7:45. Everyone is welcome. Youth meeting 6pm. *** WCL Fergus Branch Library Programmes for Children. After school book club for children in grades 6 – 8 begins, 4-5 pm.

Please call the library for more information and to register for this free program. Don’t be disappointed – register early. 519843-1180. *** 10am to 2pm the Alzheimer Society will be celebrating the 15th annual National Coffee BreakŽ Day at our office 111 Macdonell Street. We will be serving coffee and treats. All are welcome. *** Drive Thru Chicken BBQ. $12. 5-7pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Order and pick up tickets before Sept 9. Call the church 519-843-3565. *** Back with a New Name. Senior Book Bites Book Club (previously 9-12 Book Club) (Grades 6-8) It’s Only Rock and Roll ‌ But We Love It. Come join us for 5 weeks of music. Explore music lyrics and musicians from the last 5 decades. 4-5pm. Please register. WCL Fergus Branch Library. 519-843-1180. *** Ladies’ Bible Studies at Central Pentecostal Church start their Fall Semester with registration Day 9:30 to 11:30am in Chamberlain Hall. Seven Courses are being offered, inc. Precept, Beth Moore, Coghill etc. Regular classes start on the 23rd with Childcare.

For more information call the church office 7674 Colborne St., between Elora and Fergus 519-846-0272. All ladies welcome. *** Arthritis Society/Mount Forest Family Health Team. Learn to manage your arthritis at three free workshops: 10am-12pm. Claire Stewart Medical Clinic. 519-323-0255. Register today. *** Open community meeting “What you need to know about Alzheimer’s� presented by Robin Smart. 7:30pm at the Alma Community Hall. Lunch provided.

Sept 17 September 17 - 19- Harriston-Minto 151th Fall Fair Cornstalks & Scarecrows, Harriston-Minto Fairgrounds. 519-338-3903. *** Attention all married couples. Do you feel like you should have this marriage thing figured out by now, but don’t? Do you want “more from your marriage? Or perhaps you’re just looking for an

idea for a date night with your spouse. Consider this your invitation to see the movie that inspired the “Love-Dare� movement.

Fireproof will be showing at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 149 Frederick St. Arthur at 7pm. Free. For more information contact Jeannette and Al Plat 519-848-3615 or Bonnie and Chris McIntosh 519-848-5852. *** Wing Night, 6-8pm. $12. Arthur Legion

Sept18 The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd. Guelph. Weekly Saturday night dance with Kent Tocher. Entertainment starts at 8pm, lounge is open 12 noon to midnight on Saturdays. *** Moorefield Community Centre: Swiss Folk-Evening with entertainment by - Alpine Dancers from Kitchener - Swiss Concert in a quartet Edelweiss - Alphorn Players – Jodel choir Swiss Jodel friends. 8pm. Raffle and lunch. Advance tickets $14. - $16 at the door. Info. 519-638-3287. *** Sept 18- Treasure Shop 9am-12noon. held by the Grace Christian Fellowship. Free good used clothing for all ages. Bethel Baptist Church, 675 Victoria Terrace, Fergus. *** Paws For Literacy™ 1- 3 pm at the Hillsburgh Branch, Wellington County Library, 98B Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. Our favourite Paws Pals, led by Spirit Ridge K9 Training & Rescue’s Koukla, are ready to listen to kids read. Space is limited; so please register your child for their 20 minute reading session. For more information, phone 519-855-4010. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree 2pm -? FREE admission. For more info. call Nancy 519-848-5702.

The Erin Senior 4-H Photography Club has been taking pictures this summer of classic barns throughout the town of Erin. After getting some basic photography lessons on digital photography and composition, our members went out to seek permission to enter property to photograph the structures and interesting features of these amazing examples of 19th century architecture. Letters were placed in many rural boxes seeking information and notices were put in several local papers about our project.

There was good response and many members had wonderful feedback and conversation with the proud owners of these buildings.

A special evening was hosted in a wonderful location to look at and photograph a barn in nearly original 19th century condition in the town of Erin.

Many interesting things were learned about building techniques and special features to look for in these old barns.

For the many who did not reply to the original requests, photos were taken from the

road and were documented as to location [emergency number] or any information that could be gathered from neighbors. The pictures and small histories of the barns are to be compiled into a photo book of Classic Town of Erin Barns and copies will be presented to the County library as well as the Hillsburgh and Erin branches.

This has been a large undertaking and although we are hoping to photograph all classic barns in the old township of Erin, we know that this will not happen in one year so we encourage those who own barns but did not have the pictures taken this year to come out and share your stories and sign up for future picture taking for Volume two of the Classic Barns of Erin.

The photo books being compiled this year will be made available at cost to those wishing a copy. Details will be made available during the evening of pictures. Please join us .

All are welcome and we appreciate your support of 4-H members!

Sept 19 Monck Baptist Church Anniversary. 11am, with the Rev. David Connolly as Guest Speaker. He is the Lead Pastor of Islington Evangel Centre in Rexdale. Special music by Willaby Cotton and friends. *** Wall Custance Memorial Forest Dedication, Arboretum, University of Guelph - 2:30pm. For further information please call Wall Custance Funeral Home - 519-822-0051 or The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52113. *** Grand Valley’s Terry Fox Run / Walk / Cycle. Register at the Grand Valley Community Centre from 10am - 1:30pm and enjoy a stroll on The Upper Grand Trailway. 10km & 3km routes. For More Information please contact Vada at: 519-928-2841. *** Friends of the Orphans Canada annual golf tournament Pike Lake Golf Club. Shotgun start 1pm - $75 per person includes 9 holes, cart, steak dinner and prizes. Non-golfers come and enjoy the meal and silent auction - $25. Please call, Ken Speers 519-3435161 or Mark Robinson 519-343-5149. ***

Wellington area residents with cancer rely on Groves Memorial Community Hospital and North Wellington Health Care’s - Louise Marshall Hospital Site for high-quality local cancer care. Both hospitals work closely with Kitchener’s Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, one of ��������������������������������, to provide: �� ������������������������������������� ���������������� �� Th�������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� ��������������������������� �� ������������������������������� ������������������ Through the work of local and regional care staff, we'll be here for you...providing fast access to community cancer care and advanced treatments.

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WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY

Hats off to the children of Wellington County, who read over 34,000 books this summer as part of WCL’s TD Summer Reading Club! 570 more than in 2009!!

Teen Summer Reading Challenge 356 teens read 664,928 pages and listened for 3,448 minutes – a total of 2,504 books!

Congratulations!!

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event Day Saturday, September 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Aberfoyle County Roads Garage 7396 Wellington Rd. 34, Aberfoyle Wellington County residents only.

No charge to participate.

For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.

The winners of the TD SRC Grand Prizes and the Teen Summer Reading Challenge prizes are listed in the September issue of LINK, the library’s monthly newsletter.

Thanks to all who participated! www.wclib.ca

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION of the Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Centre

An Indoor Sports Field and Walking/Running Track Saturday September 25, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

7384 Wellington Rd. 30 in Guelph for more information call: 519.856.9596 x113 or visit us on the web at: www.get.on.ca/fieldhouse

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live entertainment food tour of Marden Creek sports demonstrations bouncy castles face painting Municipal Equipment displays • self guided tours of the Athletic Performance Centre • and much more!

Hills of Erin Studio Tour 2010 Taking place in various locations in and around the Town of Erin on September 18 - 19 and 25 - 26, 2010 For the first time, this year’s tour will be held over two weekends to give you more options for planning a fall outing in the Hills of Erin!

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Tour guide brochures are available at all locations.

www.hillsoferinstudiotour.com

for the Future

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A free skills building programme for families with children aged 7-11 The goals of the programme, involving parents and children, are to: • Improve family communication.

Mount Forest: September 22 - December 22 Fergus: September 23 - December 23 For more information and to register please contact:

• Increase positive and effective parenting skills.

• Increase children’s resilience and life skills, including communication, resisting peer pressure, recognizing their feelings and solving problems.

Mount Forest: Jody Fleming Mount Forest Family Health Team 519.323.0255 x 5027

Who should attend this programme?

Fergus: Lindsay Klassen Wellington-Guelph Drug Strategy 519.821.6638 x 350

• Families who believe that they can commit to engaging fully in the programme.

• Parents who want to build upon their parenting skills.

• Families who want to strengthen their communication skills and relationships with their children.

County of Wellington Administration Centre 74 Woolwich St. Guelph, ON N1H 3T9

This project, in partnership with the Guelph Police Service and the Wellington County OPP, has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community and Safety and Correctional Services.

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