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

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Community Euchre, sponsored by Optimist Club of Puslinch.

7:30pm at Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person, includes lunch. 50/50 draw. Call Neil Smith for info. 519-837-3838. *** Basketball action at CWDH, Fergus. Falcon girls vs Elmira, 4pm.

Then at 6pm UoG Lady Gryphons will host the Ryerson Rams, Toronto. Following this game, the U of T Varsity Blue Men will battle the 2012 Canadian College National Champion, Mohawk College Mountaineers. Door prizes and food concession will be available. Cost is only $5 for all 3 games and $6 for the University games only. All proceeds go to support the Student Aboriginal Program. *** Annual Euchre. C.W.L. of Drayton. St. Martin Parish Hall, 12 Union Street, Drayton. Doors open at 7pm. Euchre at 8pm. Euchre & Lunch $5/person. Penny table, 50/50 draw. *** October 5-31st - Centre Wellington Scarecrow Contest & Tour.

Visit www.monstermonth.ca for a printable map and take the tour.

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Sat. Oct. 27th, 2012 Mount Forest & District Sports Complex

8:00 - 10:00pm â&#x20AC;˘ Doors Open at 7:00 8:00 each - 10:00pm Tickets $25.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Cash sale only Tickets @ V&S Solutions, & Co., Munroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doors openCynthia at 7:00 on Main and The Spot Restaurant.

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will be previewing quilts for the next London International Quilt Festival â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out of Africaâ&#x20AC;?. Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road. 6:45pm. Guestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $5. Call 519-821-7891. *** Until November 17 -Library Silent Auction: Held at the Grand Valley Public Library, 4 Amaranth St. E., Grand Valley. 519-9285622. Items are donated by Local Businesses and Community Members. Proceeds are allocated towards the collection. *** Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296,Harriston. 1:30pm sharp.

Come on out and have some fun. Every Tuesday night.

Wed. Oct. 10

Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch & prizes to follow. *** â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food For Thoughtâ&#x20AC;?. Touring the Cradle of Western Civilization â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rome and Athens Lecture series. Rev. Jeff Davison will lead us through a series of film and lectures on the great wonders of Athens and Rome including the Parthenon, the Acropolis, Attica, Corinth and Delphi. Full course dinner before lecture by the UCW of Mimosa United Church, Mimosa United Church #5980 Wellington Rd. #26. Free will offering, please. Choose one, two or the complete series. October 10, October 17, October 24, November 7, 6:30-8:30pm. Please register a few days in advance of each lecture to ensure adequate dinners. 519-855-4201. *** The Grand Quilt Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street, Fergus. All are welcome - door open at 7pm and meeting concludes at 9:30pm. *** Euchre Harriston, Legion #296, Harriston. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 519-338-2843.

Thurs. Oct. 11

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

Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome. *** Canadian Diabetes Assoc. North Perth-North Wellington Br. General meeting. 7:30pm. Knox United Church, 11 Allan St., Clifford Speaker: Nancy Raymond, R.N., C.D.E. *** Until Oct 18- Theatre Orangeville presents the hilarious adult comedy Henry & Alice: Into The Wild, the sequel to Sexy Laundry. Tickets: $33 -$40 (all incl.) at Theatre Orangeville Box Office at 519-942-3423 or 1-800-424-1295.

Fri. Oct. 12

Harvest Home Tour and Luncheon. Self-guided tour, rain or shine. Lunch will be available to purchase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Country Storeâ&#x20AC;? at Barrie Hill United Church offering local produce, canning, etc. for sale. Your ticket will provide a map of the homes and farms which are all located in Guelph/Eramosa township. For tickets contact Sandra 519-843-3778 or Shirley 519-822-4997. Tickets will be available to purchase at the church during the weekend of the event. *** The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inter Church Council of Guelph is holding â&#x20AC;?The Ingathering of the Least Coinâ&#x20AC;? meeting at Westminster St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church, 206 Victoria Rd. N. 2pm. *** Moorefield United Church Pork Dinner 5-7pm. Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. Adults $14; Children 5 - 11, $5.

sat. Oct. 13

Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 822 Tutor Squadron, First Annual Model Builders Exhibition and Contest. 9am-5pm at the Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Gowing Youth Development Centre, at the Waterloo Regional International Airport on Fountain Road, Breslau. Open to all model builders and spectators of all ages and skill level. Admission $5. Call Scott Gibbons for info. 519-6348730. *** Craft Sale. Belwood Hall. Hosted by the Belwood WI. 9am1:30pm. New crafters and products. Lunch booth. Free admission. *** Comedian Country Clem and Roast Beef Dinner, 6pm at Duffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hwy 6 & 401. Country Clem is the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Undertaker, Padre and Mayor of Westfield. Tickets $25 Children 7 and under free. Show only $10. Phone 519-763-1163. *** Mad Hatterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea Party 10:30-11:30am for ages 5 years and up at the Hillsburgh Branch Library, 98B Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh.

Join Alice, the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit for a zany, topsyturvy tea party. Registration required. 519.855.4010.

sun. Oct. 14

Knox-Elora celebrates 175th anniversary with special thanksgiving service on Sunday, October 14, at 11am. Rev. Herb Gale will conduct the service. All are invited.

Mon. Oct 15

Harriston & District Horticultural Society meeting in the auditorium. 7:30pm. Speaker: John Drummond. Topic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treesâ&#x20AC;?. Everyone welcome. *** Elmira & District Horticultural Society: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your End-of-Season Checklist: fall clean-up & bulbsâ&#x20AC;? with Kate Owens, 7:30pm.

Trinity United Church. New members welcome.

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Fergus Roller Derby: Rolling into town

by Kelly Waterhouse

FERGUS - There is a new game in town and it is rolling in on four wheels.

The Fergus Roller Derby league was started by three experienced “derby girls” in April 2012. Cynthia Waldow, Sonia Maiorano and Stephanie Goodchild were members of Guelph’s premier Royal City Roller Girls (RCRG) team.

“I started the Royal City league in 2010 and always felt Fergus needed to have something of their own,” Waldow said.

Confirmation came after the RCRG and Roller Derby Association of Canada hosted a round-robin tournament, called Purple Reign, which featured four teams in seven matches, including Guelph’s Violet Uprising, the Killer Queens, Our Ladies of Pain, and Waterloo’s Tri-City Roller Girls.

During her time with the RCRG, Waldow saw her vision of a not-for-profit league grow to over 100 members strong.

With that success it was time to roll on.

“We were looking to go in a different direction,” said Waldow of her partnership with Maiorano and Goodchild.

“After the Purple Reign match and the great turnout, we knew more about the town of Fergus,” Waldow said.

“I believe that Fergus truly represents the history, the friendliness and the family [atmosphere]. We want to be part of that,” Maiorano said.

“We aim towards friends and family, and we want to make history here, for women’s roller derby.”

The new league began to organize in May and has already attracted over 20 women and one male player too.

“We’ve got a logo for our league and we’re recruiting women and men all the time. We’d really like to have a men’s team as well, it’s an equal opportunity sport,” Waldow said.

“It’s a women’s sport just as much as a man’s sport,” Maiorano said. “If you are trained properly you can hit as hard as a guy,” she adds,

smiling.

One of the greatest challenges for the new league is finding adequate space to practice.

“We’re at one, two-hour practice and one, hour-long scrimmage per week and we move between Fergus, Elora and Arthur arenas right now,” Waldow explained, adding established roller derby teams practice two or three times weekly.

“We don’t have the funds for that yet,” she said, noting the Fergus players pay the costs of practice and game space.

The team practices on the concrete floors of the hall facilities.

“The Centre Wellington Sportsplex hall fits us perfectly,” Waldow said.

Getting the word out to build a team is an ongoing initiative.

“We knew we would have interest here, but it would take longer to build a team than it did in Guelph,” Waldow said, alluding to the obvious population difference.

Social media in particular has been helpful. “We used Facebook, put up some posters, put it out to other leagues in the area ..., ” Waldow said.

“We’ve had a new player show up to every practice,” she said, adding it is important the league enrollment maintains a “manageable number.”

“Most people don’t know how to skate when they show up,” Waldow said of many of the league’s new recruits, but that doesn’t phase her teammates at all. The group is eager to help train skaters safely.

A skills test is required before new players are able to take to the derby floor, but the team coaches new players to learn the basics, like stopping and starting on roller skates, how to “fast skate,” the proper way to fall, (which is always forwards), and two essential factors: how to make a safe contact check; and how to take one.

The right gear and having individual league insurance are required for personal safety.

“It’s all about maneuverability and making sure you

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Derby girls -The Fergus Roller Derby league are on track to build a serious sports team, recruiting both men and women to join in the full-contact, full-fun sport. Back row, from left: Sonia Maiorano, Sarah Robertson, Stephanie Goodchild, Marlissa Schwartz, Kirsten Wilcox, Renee Klein, Cathy Kim. Front row, from left: Amie Butchart, Cynthia Waldow. submitted photo Cover photo: Teammates from left: Sonia Maiorano, Tammy Greico, and Stephanie Goodchild. photo by Kelly Waterhouse can move easily,” Waldow said.

Veronica Reed, 45, of Guelph showed up to her first practice in Elora on Sept. 17 with no experience.

“I’ve been toying it around for years,” Reed said. “I used to roller skate ... It looks like a great way to stay in shape.”

Reed explained a teammate from her baseball league invited her to give roller derby a try and she decided, “Ball season is over. What else are you going to do? This seems like fun. I would drive to Fergus to play. I love it here.”

Reed is typical of the players roller derby attracts.

munity too.

“Roller derby has a history of being really communityoriented and we want to make sure our league does this,” Waldow confirmed. “We want to hear from groups who need our support and have ideas on how we could support them.”

The team will participate in the Wellington Warrior Cancer fundraiser on Oct. 20 and recently hosted a charity scrimmage that raised $250 for inline skating champion Paisley Perrie’s Booster Fund to help send the Minto skater to the world championships this fall.

That community spirit is reflected in the Fergus league’s

“We aim towards friends and family, and we want to make history here, for women’s roller derby.”

- Sonia Maiorano, on the new league “We have players of all ages. Most are in their thirties and forties, some in their twenties,” Waldow said, adding players must be 18 years old to participate.

“Lots of people come to get fit and stay fit, or be active,” Waldow said, adding that their season, which runs all year with the month of December as a hiatus, makes for a great alternative sport.

“We worked on our skills all year,” Maiorano said.

The three co-founders are actively looking for sponsors to support the team.

“If we didn’t have our sponsors, we couldn’t get the derby message out there to let people know we exist,” Maiorano said.

As much as the league needs local support to invest in them, the team is determined to give back to the Fergus com-

mission to be a family-friendly spectator sport with affordable admission and a fun atmosphere.

“It’s a sport that is familyfriendly and people can come and have a family night-out,” Waldow said.

First they have to alter some aspects of the reputation of roller derby as being overtly violent or even too adult for young spectators.

“There are no elbows and fights. There is no bank track for us. There are no pillow fights,” Waldow said, laughing. “There is still a sector of crazy outfits and crazy names, but more and more that is becoming secondary to the sport.”

“The idea of a derby girl stereotype has changed,” Waldow said. “These women are mothers, nurses, teachers,

etcetera,” she said of her team.

Waldow herself is a stay-athome mom, and former nurse.

Maiorano is a mother and veterinary technician specializing in ophthalmology. Goodchild is an assistant manager of an entrepreneurial business in Guelph.

A criteria for the Fergus players is, “the announcer must be able to call out their derby name on the loud speaker.”

Current Fergus player names include Ruby Bruise Day, Shifty Skates of Grey, and Priss Killer Presley (a woman who adores Elvis). Maiorano is known as Pit Bull Bomber.

Waldow doesn’t knock the derby stereotype, she just hopes to build a team that is serious about the sport itself.

Her teammates are athletes who want to compete, such as former figure skaters, soccer, baseball and hockey players.

“It’s still all about the sport,” she said.

“There is a group of people who want to wear the fish nets and the booty shorts, and there are those who do not,” Waldow said smiling.

The Fergus team will have a uniform that includes the Fergus kilt tartan and a sports jersey with the team logo.

“We need to be tight looking as a team unit and intimidating on the track,” Waldow said. “Someone once described roller derby by saying, ‘people come for the spectacle, but they stay for the sport.’”

Community spirit is important, but don’t misinterpret the tender-side of the Fergus league: roller derby is a serious full-contact sport.

“It’s very family-oriented.

We’re all a family pack out there, but the hitting can be fun,” Maiorano said, grinning as she adds it helps work off frustration at the end of a long

day. “You forget the day and everything goes away. Every time you get on the track, you’re nervous, but once you get out there, you forget it,” Maiorano said.

For her, it is about the camaraderie of the team sport.

“This is supposed to be a sport for everybody and everybody is important. You can’t do it by yourself ... it’s about the team on the track and the family support off the track,” she said.

Roller derby requires two teams, with five players at a time on the track whose mission it is to either get their “jammer” (indicated with stars on their helmets) ahead through the pack of skaters, or act as defence to prevent the opposing jammer from moving up.

“The jammer is effectively the ball,” Waldow explains.

“The other four players are the blockers. Jammers must get through the blockers once and come back around the track to them again. The second time they pass a blocker they score points for each blocker they pass.”

The blockers do whatever they can to get their jammer through and impede the other team jammer. Seven referees monitor the match.

“You have to remember to stay low, relying on the players on the line,” Maiorano said.

“It’s hard work.”

The Fergus Roller Derby League host their first official game on Nov. 11 at 3pm against a mixed team of Brantford’s Belle City and the Woodstock Warriors, at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex.

For more information or to join the Fergus Roller Derby League, visit www.fergusrollerderby.com or email info@fergusrollerderby.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT Canadian Heart Gallery brings families together

Neil Diamond tribute brings greatest hits to local theatres FERGUS - Local fans of world renowned recording artist Neil Diamond are in for a treat when international touring tribute artist Mark Thomas brings his show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neil Diamond: The Greatest Hits Tributeâ&#x20AC;? to the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Oct. 13 at 7:30pm and the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 27 at 8pm.

Thomas has performed his tribute across North America and Europe and is highly regarded for his portrayal of the singer, capturing his appearance and baritone vocal range.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greatest Hitsâ&#x20AC;? show celebrates the American singersongwriter, a successful artist who has sold over 115 million records and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984 and into the Rock and

Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

Diamond has eight number one hit singles: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cracklin Rosieâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Song Sung Blueâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Desireeâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Bring Me Flowersâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love on the Rocksâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americaâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Songsâ&#x20AC;?, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heartlightâ&#x20AC;?.

This new touring show is produced by Bill Culp, who also produced two recent soldout local events including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beatlemania Revisitedâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Class of 59.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent a lot of time on making this a fun, audience-interactive show. We really want people to have a memorable theatrical experience when they come to see our Neil Diamond tribute,â&#x20AC;? Culp said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m especially excited we were able to get a top-

pay tribute to Neil Diamond,â&#x20AC;?

Thomas, who recently returned from Las Vegas, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also quite excited to be back in Canada and to perform at intimate venues like the theatres in Harriston and Fergus. They truly give audience members a chance to hear and see these wonderful Neil Diamond songs performed up close and with excellent acoustics.â&#x20AC;?

Tickets to see â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neil Diamond: The Greatest Hits Tributeâ&#x20AC;? are $25.

For the Harriston show call the theatre box office at 519338-2778 or purchase tickets at Harriston Home Hardware.

For tickets at the Fergus Grand Theatre call 519-7871981 or purchase on-line at www.FergusGrandTheatre.ca.

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GUELPH - When children and youth have â&#x20AC;&#x153;forever familiesâ&#x20AC;? to live with who love and care about them, they have the greatest chance of being all they were meant to be.

The Adoption Council of Canada, in partnership with Family & Children Services of Guelph and Wellington County and Dean Palmer Photography, are launching an innovative program to find homes for children and youth in foster care who need permanent families.

The Heart Gallery Guelph Wellington is a travelling exhibit of professional photographs of children and youth, who are waiting for permanent families.

The Heart Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to use the power of photography to capture the individuality and dignity of waiting children, to raise public awareness about their needs, to obtain support to meet those needs, and to find permanent homes for them.

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Fundraiser supports singers GUELPH - Guelph Youth Singers host their fall fundraiser, Giving Youth a Voice, on Oct. 19.

The dinner will be held in the Royal City Ballroom at the Delta-Guelph located at 50 Stone Road West.

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Auditions are now being scheduled for entry into next seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir. For more information on the organization, phone 821-8574 or visit www. guelphyouthsingers.com.

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There are currently 30,000 children and youth in Canada who need permanent families 9,200 in Ontario alone.

In the Guelph and Wellington County there are more than 80 children in need of a permanent family.

Heart Gallery Guelph Wellington is being launched in the Atrium of the River Run Centre on Oct. 24 from 10am to 12pm.

The launch will feature a panel of former and current youth in care. They will talk about what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be in foster care and why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to find families for children and youth of all ages.

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7. Plant wheat. - Wheat helps drought proof your rotation, spreads the workload, and offers excellent opportunities to control weeds that otherwise escape. And wheat makes money.

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Oct. 25 - OMAFRA’s “Good Agriculture Practices” Webinar Series: Preparing for an On-Farm Food Safety Audit, 12pm / noon.

Interpret what to expect from an audit, the general requirements of a food safety program, and applying the tools needed for a successful audit. Webinar details/ registration at: http://www.omafra.gov. on.ca/english/food/foodsafety/producers/webinars.htm.

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A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm.

For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra THE ULTIMATE OPPORTUNITY - PLANT WHEAT! by Peter Johnson, OMAFRA, Stratford Harvest is early. The window of opportunity for early planted winter wheat has never been bigger or better. Early planted wheat means high yield potential. What are the management “musts” to maximize the probability of high yields?

1. Plant Wheat. - Prices are high, straw is in high demand, and the rotational benefits have never been more evident. Add to this the double crop opportunities of oats for forage after harvest, a place to spread manure, and more acres with the same equipment.

2. Seeding Rates - Wheat planted early yields more, with less disease, at lower seeding rates. Talk about a win-win. Pay less for seed and get more yield. Do not seed more than 1.2 million seeds per acre if you are 10 days or more ahead of normal. If you are really early, 1.0 million seeds/ac is more than enough.

3. Seed Treatments - Early planted wheat is at higher risk for Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus, which is spread by aphids. While this is rarely a problem in Ontario, extra early seeded wheat is at higher risk. Consider a seed applied insecticide (Cruiser, Stress Shield) to control aphids if planting is extremely early (or if European Chafer is an issue). Early planted wheat is also at higher risk for snow mould injury. The new seed treatment “Sedaxane” (included in Vibrance XL) is reported to have increased control of snow mould, so inclusion of this active may prove beneficial. Note that there is no Ontario data to date supporting this claim. Difenoconazole (included in Dividend XL RTA and Vibrance XL) is always a must on all winter wheat seed in Ontario, to control soil borne dwarf bunt.

4. No Fall Nitrogen or Sulphur. - Our research in Ontario has found absolutely no benefit to fall nitrogen or sulphur. Fall nitrogen is simply throwing money away, and causing an environmental risk.

Fall sulphur (elemental or in MESZ) has added cost with no yield benefit. Fall phosphorus pays, fall N and S do not.

5. Rotation - The best rotation? Wheat after peas, canola, and edible beans. It will be extremely tempting to plant wheat following silage corn, hay or pasture.

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This philosophy became firmly instilled during her training as a seamstress in post-war Italy. To cultivate a passion for excellence, her instructor would throw any imperfect creations from the second storey of the work room onto the street below. Under such tutelage, Luisa very quickly acquired a desire to excel in all of her sewing projects and continually produced work of an extremely high standard.

Luisa came to Canada in 1960 to begin a new life. She desperately wanted to use the skills she had acquired, and brought with her a sincere desire to work as well as a strong determination to succeed. But things were not that simple. Luisa was new to the country, and spoke no English.

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Fourteen years after her arrival in Canada, the success of her business - Luisa’s Draperies (today known as Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd.) on Woolwich Street in Guelph continued to grow, the business and Luisa’s reputation flourished.

Luisa’s children have also pursued educational avenues that allow them to work with their mother and further enhance the business services. Luisa’s daughter, Paula, is an Interior Decorator, and her son, Marco, is educated in Business and Marketing.

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Her suggestions and advice are invaluable to customers seeking those perfect finishing touches to their home. When you consider the partnership of mother and daughter, you will quickly realize that they work together with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. These are two ladies who each strive for perfection.

Luisa is a wonderful lady with a tremendous warmth of character. She truly loves what she does, and this love of her craft shows in the magnificence of her creations. All the draperies at Luisa’s store are exclusively custom made to the specifications of her clients. The library of fabrics is huge. There are literally thousands of examples to choose from, and most of the beautiful materials are imported directly from Spain, Portugal and Italy. Your design requirements can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish, but you can be sure that your finished draperies will be the envy of all who visit your home.

The sample draperies on display in the store will give you some idea of the calibre of work produced by Luisa. They are simply gorgeous, and just a small example of what can be created by this talented lady. It doesn’t stop at the drapes either. The finished products can be hung on some of the fashionable designer rods and finials that are also available at Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd. Custom bedding is another service provided by Luisa. This is a fantastic gift idea for the ‘person who has everything‘, and would also make a fabulous and unique wedding gift for the happy couple. The shop also has a fine selection of blinds by well known manufacturers such as Hunter Douglas, Levolor and Shade-oMatic. The fitted Plantation or California

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It has been years since Luisa set foot on Canadian soil. She brought with her a tradition of excellence. That tradition continues today. Luisa has achieved so much since she arrived here. Above all else, she still loves to sew. Her enthusiasm has never waned. And Luisa will tell you, in perfect English that it never will.

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Firefighter training - The Centre Wellington Fire Rescue Department (CWFRD) regularly conducts training exercises in order to ensure firefighters are prepared to respond to any emergency. Firefighters from the Fergus station held a training session at a Gordon Street home that was slated for demolition, Sept. 26. Around 7pm firefighters responded to a staged incident simulating the crash of a car into the side of a house. Clockwise from above: firefighters work to stabilize the vehicle with jacks; donning breathing apparatus upon arriving at the scene; firefighters prepare to enter the home with hoses.

Elora station firefighters conducted a similar exercise on Sept. 24. Larry Bolen, CWFRD chief training officer, said both stations handled the mock incidents in a similar time and performed all duties in the extrication exercises to the department’s exacting standards. The vacant homes in both scenarios were donated by Jennifer Hunter of Jennark Homes. The Centre Wellington building company is planning to construct new homes at these locations later this year. photos by Patrick Raftis

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Safety officer urges families to plan for “two ways out” of a house fire FERGUS - Local fire departments across Wellington County are encouraging families to practise home fire escape planning during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7 to 13.

This year’s theme is “Have Two Ways Out.” It is important to have working smoke alarms and to develop and practise a home fire escape plan.

“In a fire, you may have only seconds to safely escape your home,” said Tom Mulvey, public safety officer with the Centre Wellington Fire Rescue Department. “Practise your home fire escape plan and make sure everyone can get out safely.”

Be prepared in advance with these simple steps for home fire escape planning: - Identify anyone who requires assistance to get out of the home safely, such as small children or older adults - Make sure that you have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Ensure, everyone knows the sound of the smoke alarm and what to do - Identify all possible exits (doors and windows) and make sure they work. Know two ways out of all areas, if possible.

- Identify a safe meeting place outside - Call the fire department from a neighbour’s home or a mobile phone - Have everyone participate and make changes to your plan if necessary.

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(MNS) - Fire extinguishers are an important safety component in any home or building.

They can mean the difference between a devastating fire or a minor incident.

Although a fire extinguisher in the hands of a trained adult can be a life-saving and property-saving tool, many people are not properly skilled in the use of fire extinguishers.

Sometimes the use of the wrong extinguisher can exacerbate a fire, as there are different fire extinguishers for different types of fires. Learning when and where to use an extinguisher can be a matter of life and death.

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(MNS) - Space heaters may seem like an excellent way to provide supplemental heat on chilly days. However, research points out that these units tend to be dangerous.

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, around one-third of fires in the home can be attributed to space heaters.

One of the biggest risk factors with space heaters is their tendency to get hot on the surface.

When a hot space heater comes in contact with surrounding combustible materials, such as draperies or bed

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Space heaters should come with instructions for proper use and placement, including several feet from walls and other combustibles.

However, in crowded living situations or homes with small children and pets, it is easy for space heaters to be inadvertently moved or knocked over.

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- A space heater should be the only major appliance on one circuit to avoid an electrical overload and fire.

- Do not use extension cords with a space heater, as the cord tends to overheat quickly.

- Turn off the space heater when a room is unattended.

These heaters must be used under supervision.

- Use space heaters as a last resort. Heavy blankets and clothing can chase away the chill.

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Baseball for a good cause - A slo-pitch tournament for Cystic Fibrosis was held recently in Palmerston, featuring both A and B divisions and a home-run derby. Winners of the B division were Jake’s Team, a group of players from Listowel, whose participation in the event helped the organizers William Orth and the Palmerston Kinettes raise more than $1,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. submitted photo

Slo-pitch fundraiser to become annual event PALMERSTON - Cold, wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated in the Slo-Pitch for Cystic Fibrosis tournament held recently in Palmerston.

Tournament organizer William Orth in partnership with the Palmerston Kinettes braved the elements and raised over $1,000 for charity.

“I wanted to put on this tourney as a way to help support children and their families who are living with cystic fibrosis,” said Orth.

The tournament featured A and B division champs as well as a men’s and women’s home run derby.

The A division champs were The Scrappers from Listowel with the B division

being won by Jake’s team, also from Listowel. Allyn Ward from Listowel won the men’s home run derby while Heather Winger from Palmerston took home the ladies title.

“A big thank you goes out to those who helped with the tournament, co-organizer Matt Cameron, the Town of Minto, and the Kinette volunteers who looked after the food trailer,” said Orth.

Brenda Dineen, national Cystic Fibrosis-Kin liaison chair said, “It is individuals like Will, who were inspired by another to do something for people they don’t even know, because it is just right, who give all of us a boost in our endeavours to find the cure or control for Cystic Fibrosis.”

“Every year there are numerous events held by Kinsmen, Kinettes and Cystic Fibrosis Canada chapter members because they have a personal connection or because they are Kin and it is their national charity. Citizens like Will don’t come along every day and volunteer to take on the task of running a tournament to benefit a charity they have no personal connection to,” said Dineen. “The money raised will go to research funding so that all Canadians living with cystic fibrosis can benefit from the joint efforts of all researchers. Well done Will.”

Planning has already begun to make the tournament an annual event in support Cystic Fibrosis.

Off to a good start - In their home opener the Centre Wellington Minor Atom AE Fusion routed the visiting Sabres 8-3 to improve their record to one win and one tie. Ayden Ballantyne, was the winning goalie and scoring for Fusion were: Aidan Mead (4), Brady Couling, Brady Elliot, Owen Mason and Logan Hummel. submitted photo

Team hosts fundraiser for Finland tournament FERGUS - The Elora Fergus U16 ringette team are heading to Finland on Dec. 26 for a tournament that will see the team play at least six games.

To support the trip, the team is hosting a pig roast fundraiser at the Rugby Club at Victoria Park on Oct. 13. While the main fundraiser is the trip, a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Elora Fergus Ringette Association.

Doors open at 5:30pm.

There will be a raffle and live auction with items that include a homemade quilt, jewelery, VIA Rail tickets, and 10 laps in a race car at Sauble Raceway.

Tickets are available at the Scotia Bank in Fergus for $15 for adults, $5 for children under ten.

Good start to season

Club champs - The FEDS U12 boys travel team took home the club championship recently defeating Stratford on their home field, in a game that remained scoreless after the first half of overtime. The next half proved to be a charm for the FEDS team as Rocco Furfari tapped in the game winning goal and only point of the game for a final score of 1-0. FEDS in front, from left : Calum Offer, Eli Visscher, Dean Ferguson, Thomas McFarlane, Michael Ferguson, Kye Hamilton, Kyle Harkins. Back Row: Sam Furfari, Willem Wantenaar, Jacob Bott, Carlen Golding, Tyler Young, Rocco Furfari, Zach DeCorso, Ben Schafer, Ashton Martin, Jake Cousineau, Thomas Wantenaar. submitted photo

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★ saturday October 13, 2012 ★ ➤ @ Barb Wright Diamond • Young St. Palmerston 1:00pm - 3:00pm • Players born in ‘98 & ‘97 We are looking to fill specific positions, pitchers & fielders, but all are welcome to come out. Please arrive at least 30 mins prior to the start time for registration & warm up stretches.

For info, contact Terry McDonald: tmcdonald@sympatico.ca Home: 519-638-3565 • Cell: 519-591-0053

CENTRE WELLINGTON - The CW Fusion Major Atom AE team had a strong start to their season on Sept. 22 with a 4-2 win over Burlington at home in Elora.

Scoring for CW were Eric Feltham (2), Ethan Koesempel (1) and Cole Chipman(1).

Assists were added by Ty Needham, Levi Humber, Koesempel and Feltham.

On Sept. 23 the team travelled to Oakville where they held Oakville to a single goal until late in the game. The team played hard but Oakville went on to win 6-0.

ELORA MOHAWKS

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Horoscopes - For the Second week of October ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need some creative strategies to clear up some conflicts in your schedule this week. You must be quite popular since you have so much going on.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there’s so much to get done this week that you may not know where to begin. Making a list of your responsibilities may help you get organized.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may be on the fence about making a large purchase, but the stars indicate that now could be a good time to buy and things will work in your favor financially.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, instead of rushing along through the daily grind, take some time to slow down and enjoy the scenery along the way. This will help you clear your head and relax.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, the weekend will not be fun unless you finish up all of your work at the office. Don’t procrastinate and leave all the difficult tasks until next week.

JUNIOR B LACROSSE CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 th WEdNESdAy, OCTOBER •8:00 Virgo, there are serious things to WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17th 20 • 7:30 P.M. p.m. consider with respect to your family theboardroom boardroom at the Elora Community ininthe at the Elora Community CentreCentre life, and not all of the conversations

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will go your way. Be patient and

- All Are Welcome work through everything a little at The Elora Mohawks Junior B Lacrosse Club is currently accepting applications for the a time.

The Elora Mohawks Junior B Lacrosse Club is currently accepting applications for the position position of Head Coach and General Manager.

Thisis application in accordance of Head Coach and General Manager.

This application process in accordanceprocess with theisElora withMohawks the EloraConstitution.

Mohawks Closing Constitution. dateisfor applications is November 1st, 2010. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 date forClosing applications November 1st, 2012.

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hard and all will work out.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 No one is going to know how you feel unless you speak up, Scorpio.

Don’t slink into the shadows; get out in the open and have your voice heard.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Projects around the house seem to grow with every passing day, Sagittarius. If you do not think you can get them all done on your own, it may be time to hire a professional.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Experiencing car troubles, Capricorn? This may be the ideal time to go shopping for a new vehicle. A new ride can lift your spirits and put to rest those fears about your current vehicle.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t work yourself silly, Aquarius.

It’s good to be productive and company-minded, but not if it comes at the price of your health. Recharge before you tackle anything else.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, while it can be challenging to sit idle, lazy days are very often great ways to catch up on some rest and personal time.

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 5, 2012

SEPTEMBER COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS • Inspector Scott Lawson has been named Detachment Commander for Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police.

• On October 1, the County officially opened the Northern Green Legacy Tree Nursery in Damascus.

• Over 100 County and Township Councillors and staff planted 1,500 trees in Damascus as part of the Warden’s Tree Planting Day on October 1.

• 2013 Green Legacy order forms are now available at www.wellington.ca

FREE Events for Children at the Library!

Kids are invited to their local branch this October to celebrate Canadian Library Month and Ontario Public Library Week with the following performances: The Craig Douglas Juggling Show Saturday, October 13, 2:00 pm Fergus Legion, 500 Blair St. All ages are welcome. Free tickets are available at the Fergus, Elora and Aboyne branches.

Author Jo Ellen Bogart Saturday, October 13, 11:00 am Drayton Branch Jo Ellen Bogart is the author of a number of picture books, non-fiction books for older readers and early chapter books.

Some of her titles include Jeremiah Learns to Read, Big and Small Room for All and Emily Carr: At the Edge of the World. Grades JK to 4. Please register.

TURKEY Rhubarb Concert Tuesday, October 16, 6:00 pm Rockwood Branch TURKEY Rhubarb’s music is for dancing, clapping and singing along! All ages.

Please register.

Author and Illustrator Werner Zimmerman Thursday, October 18, 6:00 pm Puslinch Branch Werner Zimmermann has written and/ or illustrated over sixteen books. As lively and as animated as his characters are on paper, Werner’s presentations are full of enthusiasm and give a unique insight into the special realm of creativity that is the world of books. Grades 2 to 6. Please register

Erick Traplin Concert Saturday, October 20, 10:30 am Erin Branch Erick captivates young audiences and encourages participation at his funfilled, high energy children’s concerts!

All ages. Please register.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home is looking for volunteers to: • Assist residents at meal times. The commitment for this role is just one hour a week!

• Take residents for rides on accessible bicycles for rides along the trail.

• Accompany recreation staff and residents on golf cart rides throughout the Terrace grounds.

• Weekly outings to resident home areas with our tuck cart, offering residents the ability to purchase various items.

• Provide pet therapy.

• Lead a reading group.

• … and many more!

For more information, please contact: Mary Black Gallagher 519.846.5359 x 266 maryb@wellington.ca

Author Sharon Jennings Saturday, October 20 10:30 am Arthur Branch and 1:30 pm Harriston Branch Children’s author Sharon Jennings will be visiting 2 branches of Wellington County Library. Some of Sharon’s titles include Home Free, Wiggle Giggle Tickle Train, Bearcub and Mama and No Monsters Here. Grades K to 2. Please register.

Paws for Literacy Saturday, October 20, 12:00 pm Mount Forest Branch Sit, stay, read! Spirit Ridge K9 Training and Rescue will be bringing their dogs back to the library for another great Paws for Literacy event. Ages 6 and up.

Please register.

Sciensational Sssnakes!!!

Saturday, October 13 10:30 am Palmerston Branch and 1:30 pm Clifford Branch Sciensational Sssnakes!!! provides a hands-on educational programme about reptiles and amphibians for the young and young at heart! All ages welcome!

Please register.

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Crafts and Activities Saturday, October 13 Drop-in from 12:00 to 4:00 pm for some spooky Halloween fun and learn about traditional games and decorations.

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