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Hospice Wellington: Caring, compassionate end-of-life support

Second Section October 26, 2012

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

BAZAAR

Victoria Park Seniors Centre 150 Albert St. W., FERGUS

Sat. Nov. 3, 2012 10am-2pm Many Crafts & Gift Items

• Christmas Table • Gift Items • Baby Outfits • Crib Quilts • Dolls & Bears • Aprons • Toys • Wooden Items • Cushions • Wall Hangings Lucky Draws • Bake Tables Attic Treasures • Books

Quilt Raffle Draw!• FREE ADMISSION Don’t Miss this Annual Shopping Extravaganza!!!

• All items made by Members of Victoria Park Seniors Centre •

FALL FESTIVAL Melville United Church, Fergus FREE Community Event Sat. Oct. 27th, 10am-4pm Lunch & Snacks • Baking • Homemade Meat Pies • Crafts • Christmas Corner • Silent Auction • Attic Treasures • Vendors • Books • Children’s Area 1:15 - 1:45pm “Oh Jonah” Musical by Melville Children’s Choir (freewill offering) Corner of St. Andrew’s & Tower, Fergus 519-843-1781/3274

Hilltop Singers at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

325 St. George St. W. Fergus

Sunday Oct. 28th 7:30PM

A freewill donation for The Haiti Mission

10th Anniversary Concert

Public Service announcements

This is hunting season, and some Guelph Hiking Trail Club trails are closed: Radial Line Trail: Section 2 - of Speed River Trail is closed due to waterfowl and deer hunting from Labour Day to Jan. 20. Section 4 - closed from Oct. 1 - Jan. 1, Closed from Guelph Line to 2nd Line Nassagaweya. Alternate route is 30 Side Road. Section 3 - closed from Nov. 5-10. Please see our website for more details www.guelphhiking.com about the closures and scheduled hikes. *** 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.

Fri. Oct. 26

Friday Night Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Bill Beattie.

8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-0830. *** Relax with an evening of local musical talent and dessert. 7-9pm Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 290 Belsyde Ave. E. Fergus.

Guests include Nick Gush, Janice Howie and Leila Simpson.

Guitar, vocals and piano. Freewill offering for medical mission to Tanzania. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Special Event: Halloween Dessert and Euchre or Bid Euchre Party. 1pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** All You Can Eat Wings. Harriston Legion Branch # 296. 6:30pm till we run out. $12 per person. Entertainment provided. For more info. call 519-338-2843. *** Fergus contra dance 8-10:30pm. Highland Rugby Club Field House, 150 Albert St. West, Fergus. Admission $10. Live music

by Relative Harmony. Similar to square dance. No partner or previous experience necessary. Contact Janice Ferri 519-843-9971. *** Brighton Chapter #201 O.E.S. Euchre in the Masonic Hall, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. 7:30pm. Prizes and lunch will be served. *** All Saints Community Dinner. We’re back to pasta, salad, bread and dessert for this month to take the chill off these cooler autumn nights. 6-7pm. With no sermon and no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. *** Arkell United Church Hootenanny. 7pm. Bring an instrument or just come and listen. All ages welcome. 600 Arkell Road, Arkell.

For more information call Lynn at 519-822-4809.

Sat. Oct. 27

The staff and students of

Wellington Heights Secondary School invite you to their Commencement

405 Sligo Rd., East, Mount Forest Friday, November 2 beginning at 7:30 p.m. followed by a reception The Upper Grand District School Board

Sunday November 18, 2012 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

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

$10 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

“Proceeds to local Community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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

Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans. *** Country Cupboard and bake sale at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Mount Forest. 11:30am-1:30pm. Soup, sandwich, dessert and beverage. $8 per person. Takeout available. *** Second Annual “Curl For Choice” Funspiel and Silent Auction at the Guelph Curling Club, 816 Woolwich St. N. - $140 per fourperson team - starting at 9am. Proceeds to Dying With Dignity.To register, please contact Bruce Folkard 519-821-4879. *** Grandmothers of the Grand 3rd Annual GOGO Mixed Bonspiel.

8:30am. The Fergus Curling Club. Entrance fee is $35 a person for two 8-end games. To pre-register, call Jean Loney 519-843-4542. *** Halloween Haunt 10:30-11:30am for Grades 1-6 at the Hillsburgh Branch Library, 98B Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. Join us for stories to rattle your bones, spine-chilling crafts and hair-raising activities. Costume parade. Registration required. 519-855-4010. *** 39th Annual Elmira Charity Quilt Auction and Country Market.

Riverdale Poultry Express, 6811 Church Street West (Line 86) Elmira. For information call Diane 519-669-3205 x 221. *** Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. “Rough Ridin’ Rodeo” Normanby Arena Complex, Ayton. Doors open 6pm. Dinner Theatre 7pm. Good food, lots of laughs. Age of Majority. Tickets $25 or two for $45. Call Marg 519-665-2137. Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Normanby Twp. *** Harriston Legion Branch 296. Poppy Canvass, 9:30am start time. *** Halton County Radial Railway Halloween Spooktacular 6:3010pm. A ghoulishly delightful event. See a mad scientist show, creaky streetcar rides through a dark eerie forest and a huge haunted house. Regular admissions apply. For more info. call 519856-9802. 13629 Guelph Line, Milton. *** Fergus Legion Cribbage Tournament. Registration 11:30am. Start 1pm sharp. $20 entry. $1,000 in prizes. *** “Oh Jonah” the musical by Melville United Church children’s choir. 1:15-1:45pm. Toe tapping musical for all ages. Freewill offering. 519-843-3274. *** Fall Festival. Melville United Church, Fergus. 10am-4 pm. Food, fun, entertainment. Lunch and snacks, baking, homemade meat pies, crafts, Christmas corner, silent auction, attic treasures, vendors, books, children’s area.

sun. Oct. 28

Antique Appraisal Show at Ballinafad Community Centre. 25pm. Entry and one appraisal $15. Entry only $5. Book appraisals call Brenda at 905-702-1326. No jewellery please. Refreshments provided. Presented by Ballinafad Church. *** St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur - 138th Anniversary Service, 7pm. Speaker: Rev. Dr. John Vissers, Moderator of the 138th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.

All welcome. *** Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, The Essence of Peace. The Chancel Choir. 3pm. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guelph. 519-821-0610. At the door: $20/Students $5. Proceeds to Hospice Wellington. *** Lunafest 2012 Film Festival. Nine short films about women made by women - for women. Guelph Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St., Guelph. 1-4pm. Door prizes, raffles, refreshments. Proceeds benefit the local community and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. $20. For tickets, call 519-213-1520, 519-837-0909. *** A fundraising breakfast at Berner Hall, Edgewood Camp and Conference Centre, 49 Memorial Street, Eden Mills. 8-11am. A fundraising breakfast for a local growing project for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. *** En-Kata Choir from Tanzania, Africa – Hear songs and stories of triumph over HIV/AIDS, disease and poverty. 7pm at the Evangelical Missionary Church, 550 Prospect St., Palmerston.

Freewill love offerings accepted. Call 519-343-3740 for more info. *** St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Alma, Celebrates 158th Anniversary at 11am. Rev. Ed Charlton will conduct service. All are invited. *** Blazing Fiddles Concert. 2:30pm Refreshments included. Advance tickets $20 per person. For info. and tickets call 519-787-0219 or 519-856-4302. Stone United Church, 5370 Eramosa Fourth Line.

Just south of Hwy #124.

Wed. Oct. 31

Join East Wellington Community Services in an excursion to St. Jacob’s via mini coach for lunch and onward to St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre to enjoy `The Love List’ production. Contact Rick at 519-856-2113. *** Annual Costume Party. First Christian Reformed Church at 287 Water Street. Petting zoo, tightrope walking, pottery, cupcake building and a performance by Bob Cates. Pizza, veggies and a drink for $2. 5:30pm. Free event for ages 3-13, but everyone welcome. For more information call us at 519-822-7720. *** Belwood Lions Annual Halloween Haunted House, Belwood Hall, 6:30-9pm. Come and be Frightened. Donations to the Food Bank requested.

thurs. Nov 1

Belwood Lions Jamboree- 7:30pm, Belwood Hall. Come and play, sing, dance and just enjoy the entertainment. Admission $5/p (Performing musicians: Free). Call 519-843-7011 for information.

Fri. Nov 2

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. *** Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents Job’s Blues, an original blues musical, at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre, Nov. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30pm and Nov. 4 at 2pm. Tickets are available GWTG box office, 519-338-2778. *** Nov. 2 and 3 - Holly Berry Bazaar at Knox United Church, Clifford Friday 5-8pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. Saturday lunch served until 1pm. Adults $8. Children 5-12 $3.50, under 5 Free.

Includes silent auction, gifts, decorations, crafts, home baking, pickles and preserves. Silent auction, youth room, crafts and Baking areas will be open Friday night 5-8 pm. *** Arthur and District Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting, pot luck supper and awards presentations. Arthur United Church 6:30pm. Youth and adult societies. Families welcome. *** Nov. 2, 3 and 5 - Fall Garage Sale. 8am-4pm, at Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus, in the Lower Auditorium off the parking lot. *** Clifford Rotary Club 36th Annual Sauerkraut and Pork Supper.

Clifford Community Hall. 4:30-7:30pm. Adults: $14, Children 11 + under $7. *** St. Martin’s 9th Annual Chicken BBQ, Parish Hall, Drayton.

5-7pm. ½ Chicken Dinner: $12.50, Child 5-12: $6. Advanced tickets only (deadline Oct. 26) Call: Daryl Brodhaecker 519-6385428. *** IODE Card Party 1pm. Please bring cards. Dessert, coffee, tea, door prizes. Heritage Village Retirement res. Wellington Road, Elora. Tickets $12. Call 519-843-3174. *** St. Teresa of Avila Parish presents a cabaret- style review “The war years in song”. 7pm. St. Teresa Parish Hall, 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira. Admission by advance ticket sales only $15, available at the Parish office or call 519-669-3387, Monday to Friday. continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 26, 2012 PAGE THREE

Hospice Wellington: Compassionate care at the end of life

by Patrick Raftis

GUELPH - Perhaps one of the greatest fallacies about death in our culture is that we can’t be prepared for it.

For the past 32 years, a volunteer-driven community organization has been helping terminal patients and their families deal with the inevitable and the unknown, in as comforting a way a possible.

“We all have to die, but we don’t have to die in fear and in pain and in distress,” says Rosslyn Bentley, administrator of Hospice Wellington.

Since 1980, Hospice Wellington has provided compassionate care, emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and families facing a life-threatening illness.

“We provide compassionate support to people in the community and in our residence who are facing an end-of-life journey and their families and for those who are grieving and bereaved,” she explained.

Bentley notes that while 70 to 80 per cent of Canadians say they want to die at home, about the same percentage actually die in hospitals. A hospice facility provides an alternative with a comfortable home-like setting, and the advantage of professional and trained volunteer support staff.

“You have a private room with nice surroundings and people who are going to talk to you in a way that makes sense,” said Bentley.

Hospice Wellington is a registered charity that operates primarily through private donations and fundraising initiatives. Funding is also pro-

vided by the United Way, the Waterloo-Wellington Local Health Integration Network and the Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre. The Rotary Clubs of Guelph and Fergus-Elora were also instrumental in supporting Hospice Wellington’s establishment and growth.

All Hospice Wellington services are non-denominational and are offered through donation support and public funding, so no charges are presented to the client. Fundraising events and memorial donations are also sources of hospice funding.

Until the opening of a 10-bed residential facility in Guelph in June 2010, Hospice Wellington’s role was to provide services to terminally ill patients and their families in community settings - hospitals, halls and wherever space could be found.

While the community programs continue, the residence provides a tranquil, welcoming home for up to 10 clients and their family and friends in the last few days or weeks of life.

Through volunteers and staff, the hospice offers a wide range of programs aimed at supporting patients and their families. Bereavement support includes one-on-one or group sessions and walking groups to provide companionship to those working their way through the bereavement process. Emotional support is provided through non-judgmental discussion sessions.

The facility also provides respite for caregivers, who can

Living wall - Administrator Rosslyn Bentley and RPN Donna Ecclestone pose in front of the living wall, a striking feature of the Hospice Wellington residence.

Modern facility - Hospice Wellington opened a new 10-bed residential facility in Guelph in June of 2010.

Cover photo: Members of the Hospice Wellington team, from left, include: volunteer Diane Gagnon, development coordinator Travis Oldrieve, administrator Rosslyn Bentley and art therapist Nicole Fantin. photos by Patrick Raftis use the time a patient is with hospice volunteers to rest, take care of essential errands and find time for their own self care.

Hospice is not only about dying. It is also about “wellness.”

The Wellington Wellness Centre in Guelph offers daily self care activities, and a weekly wellness support group in Fergus provides a holistic approach to promoting self care of the client, those grieving or bereaved, or for caregivers of clients in these situations.

Diane Gagnon, of Elora, is a volunteer with the wellness program and is also involved in oncology therapy and one-onone visiting with clients. She finds the work both rewarding and important. Wellness volunteers help clients through sessions involving tai chi and therapeutic touch.

“It’s a healing and relaxing way to do it. They love it,” says Gagnon, a retired teacher who originally got involved with hospice out of a desire to help people.

“I just wanted to meet people and do something productive,” she said.

Gagnon saw the benefits of hospice first hand when a friend came into the facility during the passage of a loved one. Because hospice, unlike a hospital, can focus entirely on life’s end, families become more comfortable, she said.

“They didn’t feel segregated, they felt like they were part of a family,” said Gagnon, adding, “It’s a very special place.”

Bentley said the experience of one recent client illustrates how hospice staff and volunteers connect deeply with the patients and their families because of the personal nature of the experience.

“They had their entire family here and eventually all the family and all the staff and the volunteers were able to say goodbye to that person,” she said. “We celebrated that person’s life in a very healthy way.”

Bentley notes that unlike hospitals, there are no visiting hours or limits on numbers of visitors at the hospice. Families can come and go as needed, stay overnight with the patient, and have access to a comfortable and spacious living area to relax in.

Because each client and family has individualized needs, Hospice Wellington offers a continually evolving slate of programs. Nicole Fantin, a General Art Therapy

student interning at the Guelph facility offers clients an alternative way to communicate through their grief.

Art therapy, she explains, is “a combination of traditional psychotherapy and creative artistic expression.

“Some people find talk therapy very intimidating,” said Fantin. “They lose their voice.”

Fantin says creating a work of art can allow someone to tell their story, an important element of connecting with others, when they can’t find another way.

“Grief can sometimes take those stories away from you. If I can give someone the opportunity to continue that story, then that story can live on.”

Death comes in many forms and one of the most devastating is suicide. Bentley said despite the fact Canada is one of the world’s greatest places to live, it also has one of the highest rates of suicide.

The hospice offers a “Bereaved by Suicide” program for people over the age of 20. An upcoming session is planned by the East Wellington Family Health Team in Erin on Nov. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

Anyone interested may join the group that evening or call 519836-3921 for more information.

Bentley says one of the benefits provided by Hospice Wellington is an environment where those going through an end of life experience can be surrounded by people who understand what they are dealing with.

“In our western culture, we’re so death denying. We don’t want to talk about death.

We don’t create rituals,” she said.

In addition to emotional support, the facility also provides assistance with practical matters.

“We see lots of people my age, middle age, and they’ve never been to a funeral before,” said Bentley. “They don’t even know how to make arrangements. So even practical things like that we help people go through that process.”

She says the hospice works to help the bereaved “create a new life after they have lost someone,” noting people often find themselves dealing with things like finances or maintaining a vehicle, which had formerly been handled by a family member who is now gone.

For the terminal patient, the hospice staff and volunteers help them work through the reality of their situation. Often people find themselves with about a week to make final arrangements and say goodbye to loved ones, who may have to be called in from far-flung locations.

“It’s a very, very challenging thing to do if you haven’t thought about it all,” Bentley says, adding that it’s generally very difficult for people to accept their life is coming to an end.

“Of course you’re going to fight this cancer, you’re going to win. So when you have a conversation with people about what happens if you don’t win,

that’s terribly devastating for people,” she explained.

Since opening the residential facility, Hospice Wellington has assisted between 230 and 260 end-of-life clients a year.

While the majority come from Guelph, Bentley says the organization is working to expand its reach. About 30 per cent of hospice residents come from outside the city and, of that, about 15 per cent come from the northern portion of Wellington.

Bentley feels that’s partly due to a lack of awareness about the availability of existing services.

“The supports in Elora and Fergus have been there for a long time and we have had them in Mount Forest too and we’re looking to strengthen them across the whole county,” says adding, “We’re Hospice Wellington, not Hospice Guelph.”

The organization has volunteers across the county and is prepared to put programs in place wherever needed, said Bentley. New volunteers are always welcome, she notes.

“Our volunteers are what powers our organization,” she said. “The professional staff has only been around for the last 12 years.

“It’s very humbling for staff because we see the passion that individuals, who don’t get paid a penny, bring in support of their fellow human beings and it’s incredible, beautiful.”

For more information on Hospice Wellington, call 519836-3921 or go to www.hospicewellington.org.

Comfortable care - Residents and family members have access to a spacious and comfortable living area at Hospice Wellington.

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PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 26, 2012

Don’t let “phantom energy” power up your hydro bill; tips to unplug your costs (NC)—Did you know that up to 40 per cent of the electricity used by home electronics is consumed while they’re turned ‘off’?

Sometimes called phantom load, idle current, vampire power and wall wart, this phantom usage sucks extra energy from the grid into your home when you don’t need it.

Phantom energy can account for about 10 per cent of an individual home’s electricity use. The most common culprits include:

- chargers for cell phones, cameras, and laptops; - televisions, DVD players, computer monitors; - clocks with permanently illuminated digital displays; - new larger appliances, such as washing machines and air conditioners.

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Standby or phantom power load can range from a few watts to as much as 20 or even 40 for each device; - consider replacing battery-powered devices, such as cordless phones or rechargeable razors, with corded alternatives.

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Every appliance has a different measure of electricity usage. Here are some examples of common appliances in the home and how much energy they consume in one hour, courtesy of Bright Hub. - Electric clothes dryer: 6,000 watts - Washing machine: 425 watts - refrigerator : 188 watts - dishwasher: 200 watts - flat screen TV: 150 watts - LCD TV: 213 watts - vacuum: 1,100 watts - freezer: 273 watts - water heater: 473 watts - coffeemaker: 1,200 watts - computer: 95 watts - DVD player: 25 watts - cable box: 20 watts - laptop: 50 watts Selecting energy-efficient appliances and using them in a conservative manner can reduce energy usage and monthly utility costs.

Try to run high-wattage appliances during the evening or early-morning hours when energy rates may be reduced.

Also, if the weather is warm, running these appliances during cooler hours prevents the home from heating up.

Unplug appliances when they’re not in use to avoid vampire drain. Many appliances still draw a small amount of power even when turned off. \ Also, be sure to properly insulate and position appliances so they can run at the highest level of efficiency.

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Simple steps to help to conserve energy around the house and decrease utility bills (MNS) - Rising fuel costs and a suspect economy has forced many homeowners to look for ways to cut costs around the house. Conserving energy is one way to do just that. And in addition to saving money, conserving energy also helps save the planet.

Though preserving energy around the house might sound difficult, it’s actually quite easy, and doesn’t have to sacrifice comfort to conserve.

The following are a few ways to conserve energy around the house, while helping your bottom line and the planet at the same time.

Cool it with the hot water.

Heating water for the home accounts for a significant percentage of the monthly utility bill. But many homeowners might not know just how simple it can be to reduce the costs of heating the water.

Homeowners can trim between 3 to 5 percent off their utility bill for every 10 degrees they dial down the thermostat on their water heater.

A water heater set in the range of 54 C won’t require as much energy to heat and hold water as one set around 60 C or above, and a setting of 54 C is enough to prevent bacteria from growing within

the tank and still provide water that’s hot enough for a shower or bath.

A water heater set around 54 C might also extend the life of the tank. That’s because chemical reactions speed up in tanks that are hotter, accelerating the buildup of rust within the tank.

Install a digital thermostat.

A digital thermostat makes it easy for homeowners to automatically turn down their thermostats during times of the day when no one is home.

The thermostats can be programmed to turn up the heat shortly before you typically arrive home, so you won’t be forced to sit in a cold house when you get home, nor will you be forced to pay to heat a home while no one is there.

The thermostat can also be set in the summer to allow the temperature in the home to rise without automatically triggering the air conditioning.

When shopping for a digital thermostat, be sure to purchase one that is compatible with your HVAC system.

Otherwise, the thermostat might not work properly.

Turn off the lights (and change the bulbs).

Perhaps the simplest way to conserve energy around the

house is to turn off the lights in empty rooms.

It’s easy for all residents of a home to turn on a light when entering a room, only to leave that room but keep the lights on.

But electricity used for lighting can constitute as much as 10 percent of a monthly utility bill. How much of that electricity is being used to illuminate empty rooms?

Get in the habit of turning lights off whenever you leave a room. Though the savings here might not be substantial, turning off the lights will help conserve energy.

In addition to turning off the lights, be sure to use compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, instead of traditional incandescent bulbs. CFLs consume less energy, don’t give off nearly as much heat as incandescent bulbs and can last as long as 10,000 hours, which is roughly 10 times as long as the best incandescent bulb.

Make use of nature.

Homeowners can also employ their landscape to help conserve energy around the house.

A strategically planted tree, for example, can shade a room that is exposed to the sun throughout the day. That

Opening the blinds or curtains to allow natural light in is one way to conserve energy around the house.

shade can make it cooler inside the home, allowing residents to stay cool inside without having to rely too heavily on their air conditioning unit.

During the winter months, open the curtains during the day to allow sunshine in, naturally adding a few degrees to the home so you won’t have to crank the temperature on the thermostat.

Homeowners hoping to conserve energy around the

The Energy Star rating applies to houses too (NC)—When most people hear the words Energy Star, they usually think about the rating of energy-efficient appliances.

But, did you know that your newly built home can also be qualified as Energy Star?

In 2005, Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency developed the Energy Star for New Homes initiative in support of the Government of Canada’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Star for New Homes promotes homes that are approximately 20% more energy efficient than a typical home in your region.

Qualified homes are constructed by builders participating in this national initiative and these builders work with

qualified energy advisors to incorporate energy efficient features into the design of their new homes.

A qualified new home also reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately three tonnes per year.

Typical features of an Energy Star qualified home include: - higher levels of insulation; - high-performance windows, patio doors, and skylights; - heat recovery ventilator mechanical system; - more efficient heating, hot water and air conditioning systems and Energy Star qualified products.

With Canadians spending an average of $1,147( annually just to use electricity in their home, imagine your total elec-

Tips for closing the cottage this season TORONTO - Now that the leaves are falling off the trees, cottage owners are closing their summer properties for the winter.

Hydro One has offered a checklist to make sure things are secure, to make sure next spring is an easy cottage opening.

Some people choose to shut off their electricity completely by turning off the main switch at the electrical panel. If you do this, remember to turn off all major appliances, the water heater and electrical room heaters before turning off the main switch. This will ensure a smoother, safer start-up when you re-open the cottage.

If you decide to leave your electricity on to operate a security system or lighting, you should: - turn off the power supply to your major appliances at

your main panel; - turn off the power supply to any space heaters.

Otherwise, they may turn on during cold weather.

Here are some other helpful tips to follow before locking up for the season: - drain the plumbing system to prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting; - drain your water tank.

Remember to turn off the power supply to the water heater before draining the tank to avoid damage to the heating element; - clean out your fridge and leave the door ajar to keep it smelling fresh; - make sure your fireplace damper is shut tightly to prevent animals from getting in.

These simple steps will make it much easier to open up come May 24, when another great summer returns.

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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.

FORAGE FOCUS CONFERENCE The Ontario Forage Council is proud to announce our upcoming annual Forage Focus Conference 2012, this years’ theme is: “Managing Profitable Forages Now and for the Future”. The conference will be held in Winchester on Tuesday, November 27th at the Winchester Community Centre, and in Shakespeare on Wednesday, November 28th at the Shakespeare Optimist Hall.

Presentations are CEU accredited.

This years’ keynote speaker is Dr. Michael Hutjens from the University of Illinois. Dr Hutjens will be speaking on two topics – “The Role of Forages for a Profitable Operation” and “Lessons Learned from a Challenging Season”. Dr. Hutjens has won awards from the Illinois Milk Producers, Holstein Association and the University, but he is also very active in all forms of media.

You can watch him on YouTube, iTunes, Webinar, catch his blog on Dairyline.com, read his articles in Hoard’s Dairyman, and on Googlebooks, and even watch his presentations online. The Ontario Forage Council welcomes Dr. Hutjens to Ontario, an enthusiastic speaker with information that you can put to use immediately.

Joel Bagg, Forage Specialist, OMAFRA will speak on “Coping with the Forage Challenges of 2012”. There will also be a representative from Agricorp present to explain the benefits of “Crop Production Insurance, Now and in the Future”.

The cost of this years’ conference is $40, and includes conference proceedings and a hot roast beef lunch. Books of 10 tickets are available at a reduced rate to treat customers, or staff. Registration deadline is November 23rd, registrations will be accepted at the door, but may not include the hot roast beef lunch. Registration

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ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN John C. Benham Recently the Prairie Research Associates completed a survey of EFP participants and found that 95% of farmers said that their involvement in EFP had a positive impact on their operation. Improvements were noted in water quality, soil quality, family health and safety and fish and wildlife.

Several farmers are already signed up for the next two-day EFP workshop to be held in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room on Wednesday, November 14th and to be completed on Wednesday, November 21st. To register online go to: www.ontariosoilcrop.org.

If you have questions, call John at 519-846-3394 or email: wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org.

GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS John C. Benham You are encouraged to attend the next two day Growing Your Farm Profits workshop to be held in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room on Tuesday, November 6th and completed on Tuesday, November 13th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and refreshments are provided. No costs.

Now is the time to get started to get the tools needed to assess your farm business. Review your present management.

Learn how planning helps in effective decision making. You will learn how to set goals for your farm business. You will learn the strengths of your farm business by completing the workbook that is similar to EFP in methods and then complete your Action Plan for the future. You may register online at www.ontariosoilcrop.

BMO economist: Canadian agriculture output surges in 2012 TORONTO - Real agricultural output has been on the upswing in Canada and is on track to increase 7.5 per cent this year, giving produc-

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LIVE HAY & STRAW AUCTIONS Live hay and straw auctions are held bi-weekly at the Elmira Produce Auction (EPAC), just north of Elmira on Arthur Street.

Sales start at 10 am on alternating Wednesdays, with upcoming dates including October 31 and November 14, etc. For more information, contact Clarence Knorr at 519-699-4913, or the Auction office during sale days at 519-669-3884.

COMING EVENTS Oct. 30- Wellington County Farm Safety regular meeting at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma at 8:00 p.m. sharp. For more information, call Walter Grose at 519-846-5329.

Nov. 2-11- 2012 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Details at: www.royalfair.org.

Nov. 6- Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting, at OMAFRA boardroom, Elora at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden.net.

Nov. 7 -Ruminant Feed Industry Day, Drayton Arena and Community Centre, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To register contact: 1-877-4241300 or email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca. Full program details at: ontario.ca/x684.

Nov. 7 - Show Your 4-H Colours Day. Join 4-H’rs across Canada and “Get Your Green On”. Wear anything and everything green to celebrate 4-H! Nov.7- National Farmers Union Waterloo-Wellington Local, monthly board meeting at 7:15 p.m. at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma (they meet every first Wednesday of the month).

Nov. 13- OMAFRA Sheep Seminar “Show Ewe the Money” – Profitable Flock Expansion – Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Check the website: www. ontario.ca/sheep or phone 1-877-424-1300 for more information.

Nov. 14&15- Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners (OABP) Fall Continuing Education Program, Holiday Inn, Guelph. Check the website: www.oabp.ca.

“Output has now increased in each of the past 15 months,” said Aaron Goertzen, economist, BMO Capital Markets.

“Crop production, which accounts for more than three quarters of the sector’s output, drove the increase after lower output prices and poor growing conditions hindered production over the previous several years.

Meanwhile, livestock production has held up relatively well despite large swings in commodity prices.”

The BMO report outlines key opportunities for the Canadian agricultural sector: - with quickly expanding populations and incomes, emerging markets also represent a key growth opportunity for Canadian agriculture; - with an eye to export competitiveness, the agriculture sector has been undergoing fast-paced technological and organizational change, which has resulted in rapid productivity growth; - producers continue to shift production toward higher-return products and there has been considerable diver-

sification toward crops other than wheat over the past two decades.

Demand for products with particular health and environmental characteristics continues to grow in developed economies.

Goertzen noted that, with production rising, agricultural producers continue to benefit from elevated prices for their output.

“The price of most crop commodities remains high, after the onset of drought in the United States drove corn and soybean prices to records in July and August,” Goerzen said. “Although growers in Southern and Eastern Ontario were also affected by dry growing conditions, overall conditions in Canada held up well relative to the United States, where 80 per cent of agricultural land was affected by drought.”

However, while droughttightened supply in corn and soybean markets will support top-line growth for some Canadian suppliers, it is also translating into higher feed

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“Livestock prices retreated from high levels over the summer as producers reduced the size of their herds in the face of elevated feed costs, temporarily increasing supply to the market,” said Goertzen.

On the trade front, exports have been in decline this year.

“The decline has reflected lower export volumes, particularly to the European Union, which have more than offset favourable price conditions,” stated Goertzen.

“With production rising, farm inventories could accumulate before exports rebound or producers have time to adjust.

Meanwhile, agri-food imports have continued to edge upward primarily on higher volumes, reflecting the improved purchasing power associated with a strong Canadian dollar. These developments have combined to significantly narrow Canada’s agri-food trade surplus.”

From a financial standpoint, agricultural producers remain in solid condition.

“Borrowing has also become less expensive, and only 4 per cent of industry revenue is required to service debt.

On the other side of the balance sheet, agricultural assets continue to grow in value, and buyers for assets like farmland should be readily available in an industry where consolidation remains a key feature.”

Looking ahead, the strong Canadian dollar remains an important challenge.

“Since the Canadian dollar began its ascent in 2002, the volume of agri-food imports has soared 64 per cent, while export volumes have increased a meager 14 per cent,” noted Goertzen. “Moreover, agricultural exporters are facing increasingly stiff competition from players in emerging market countries like China and Brazil, which compounds the challenge of a high-loonie environment.”

The full report can be downloaded at www.bmocm. com/economics.

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New product may offer alternative market for future soybean crops

by Kelly Waterhouse GUELPH - Soybean growers now have a whole new market to consider for the future of their crop: the asphalt industry.

On Oct. 18, the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) and Soy 20/20 hosted an event for members of the agriculture industry to learn more about an innovative new use of soybean products currently being promoted by a Listowel business, Surface Green Solutions.

“RePlay is a chemical asphalt sealant and rejuvenation product,” explained company president Bob Jamieson.

“It is an all-green, environmentally-friendly product.”

Jamieson said RePlay is a liquid spray whose components are 60 percent soy oil, with the remainder from SBS and SBBS polymers created from recycled styrene additives, which contain no petroleum residuals. The product also

Soy sprouts new industry - Agriculture industry members watched a demonstration of a new agricultural oil seal and preservation agent made by a combination of soybean oil and non-petroleum polymers, offering an environmentally-friendly and cost effective way to maintain asphalt surfaces. photo by Kelly Waterhouse contains potato and lemon oil by-products. The non-toxic product is biodegradable, as it is 93 percent bio-based.

The product is intended for

use in large surface asphalt areas, mainly roads and parking lots, but is also safe for trails, laneways and runways.

“It reduces potholes and

cracking,” Jamieson added.

“The product penetrates the surface from 0.75 inches to 1.25 inches in minutes and cures in approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

“It maintains skid resistance,” said Jamieson. “It adds 15 years to the asphalt surface.”

At a projected cost of approximately $2 a square metre (or $12,000 a kilometre for a two-lane road), the long-term preventative protection offered by the soy-based product has led three Ontario counties have to utilize RePlay since 2010, including Grey, Perth and Lambton.

Results are also being monitored in Alberta and Saskatchewan, where the product has been widely received.

While there are no current plans to use the product in Wellington County, Warden Chris White says it is worthy

Junior Farmers welcomed international peers WELLINGTON CTY. Wellington Junior Farmers were the host to five international delegates in August.

The delegates arrived in Ontario in May and spent the summer touring Ontario.

There were eight delegates total from all over Europe and they came and went throughout the three month exchange period.

Wellington Junior Farmers hosted five international delegates representing England, Northern Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

While in Wellington they toured the town of Elora, visit-

ing the Elora Gorge, shops, and research stations and toured the Grand River Raceway, thanks to Dr. Ted Clarke.

A day in Guelph was spent touring DHI, Jersey Canada, EastGen, visiting the JFAO head office, and the Wellington Plowing Match.

They also spent a day at the St. Jacobs market and a Mennonite farm tour, where the visitors enjoyed learning the different cultures located in Wellington County.

Local field trips included local farms, a grain elevator, a John Deere dealership and dairy farms.

The delegates participated in the annual Junior Farmers Association of Ontario golf tournament and ambassadors banquet.

During their summer experience, the delegates had the opportunity to spend a week in either Calgary or Montreal.

In every county the delegates experienced something new about Canadian agriculture, Junior Farmers and from each county they visited.

Junior Farmers is a program “to build future rural leaders through self help and community betterment”.

The Group is for people

ages 15-29 (as of Jan. 1) from all occupations and walks of life who are looking for fun, new challenges, and an opportunity to be involved.

The goal is to meet new people, develop personal leadership skills, and contribute to their communities while promoting agriculture and an awareness of rural life.

The group holds dances, sporting and cultural events and works with other Junior Farmer groups to connect people.

Anyone interested in joining Wellington Junior Farmers can contact them at wellingtonjf@jfao.on.ca.

OFA: HayEast 2012 must have government support

By Don McCabe, Vice-President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) GUELPH - The first of many truckloads of donated prairie hay has made it to Ontario thanks to HayEast 2012, a program that aims to help drought-affected Ontario and Quebec farmers feed livestock through the winter.

Thousands of large bales of hay have been generously donated by our prairie neighbours - but to ensure the program is a true success, we need private and public sector support to help with moving these donations cross-country to farmers in need.

HayEast 2012 is a reciprocation of HayWest, a 2002 program that saw Ontario farmers ship hay to livestock herds in the prairies when that region was affected by similar drought conditions.

That program saw not only the generosity of farmers on one end of the country donating hay to the other; it also brought significant financial

support from the private and public sector.

During HayWest 2002, the federal government covered the cost of rail cars to help fund cross country hay transportation costs.

The Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) rail companies also made significant transportation donations.

Nearly $110,000 was donated by the private sector in Ontario, Quebec, PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. And, 1,600 volunteers as well as hundreds of private businesses and corporations stepped in to show their support.

In the end, the HayWest 2002 program saw almost 60,000 bales of hay moved, sustaining 30,000 head of cattle.

It was a good news story of farmers helping farmers, and it meant a great deal to Canada’s agricultural community to see neighbourly support on such a large scale.

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This past summer’s drought has left many Ontario and Quebec farmers in circumstances similar to the dire conditions experienced in Alberta in 2002.

Record-low rainfall caused pastures to dry up, and there was no forage crop worth harvesting on many farms.

Existing Ontario hay inventories see competing bids at high prices.

Affected farmers may not be able to feed their livestock through the winter without help. Those that are able to find hay will not be competitive.

To date, 30,000 large hay bales have been requested by more than 150 farmers in need in Ontario.

Western Quebec numbers are being collected. Many of the western-based organizers of HayEast 2012 are anxious to help eastern Canadian farmers because they hope to repay the kindness they experienced a decade ago. And, while Western Canadian farmers don’t have the bumper hay

crop that Eastern Canada had in 2002, they’ve donated as much as they can spare for Eastern Canada.

HayEast 2012 organizers have begun approaching the private sector for donations to help fund transportation costs. Anyone wishing to help can make a donation at any Scotiabank across Canada.

But as the winter quickly approaches and many Eastern Canadian farmers wait for hay that will provide the peace of mind to sustain their livestock through the season, Canadian farmers in all provinces will continue to look to the federal government and the important role government must play in facilitating delivery of this important program.

The hay, the people, and the processes have been put in place by hundreds of volunteers so far.

Now our government partners must step in to move donated hay to where it needs to go, to make HayEast 2012 a true success.

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“Obviously, any time there is an opportunity to save money on the roads budget, we are interested,” White said.

“We have to keep our minds open to new products.”

White said he was pleased to see other counties testing the product, and stated that “over time, as the test results are proven,” there would be facts to go on in considering if the product would benefit this region.

“I am interested because this is an agricultural-based business and agriculture is important to our [county],” said White.

“This is a great boost for agriculture.”

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produced by Bio Span Technologies out of Missouri.

Rob Roe, director of bioproduct commercialization for Soy 20/20 said while the product is made in the U.S., “we hope there is a future for this product made here in Canada.”

Added Jamieson, “We either would like to see BioSpan invest here in Ontario, or share the recipe here.”

Either way, it seems the future for soybean oil is keeping up with the growing demand for roads and the pressing need to find cost effective measures for road departments across Canada.

For more information visit www.soy2020.ca or contact Jamieson at info@surfacegreen.ca.

Chamber presents speaker on value chain innovation GUELPH - The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Innovation Breakfast featuring Martin Gooch, director of the Value Chain Management presenting, “Value Chain: From Producer to Consumer,” on Nov. 12.

Gooch will speak about value chain innovation in the agriculture and food industry, including why it enables businesses to achieve unique and sustainable competitive strengths through reducing waste and utilizing resources more effectively.

He will also provide examples of where the work of the

VCMC has led to commercial innovation that increased businesses’ profitability.

The presentation is part of 2012-13 Innovation Breakfast Series and will be held at the Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre, 50 Stone Road West beginning at 7:30am to 9am.

Admission is $40, plus HST in advance, or $45, plus HST at the door.

For more information contact Heather Wright at 519822-8081 or via email at heather@guelphchamber.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: New book brings old farm tales to life

Tom Sawyer kicks off 40th season at ECT ELORA - The adventures of Tom Sawyer kicks off the 40th season for Elora Community Theatre (ECT).

The production tells the tale of mischievous rascals Tom and Huck, in the beloved Mark Twain family classic adapted

by Ric Averill.

The cast and crew features local musicians, with awardwinning director Deb Stanson, who many will remember from past ECT shows including Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

The second play of the season is the adult comedy A Dying Family Tradition by Dianne Lococo, directed by

veteran theatre director Robin Bennett.

Following this production is Sitting Pretty directed by Mary Lloyd, who will be remembered from Steel Magnolias, which she directed a few years ago.

Season tickets are $51 for all three shows, with a senior subscription for $45. ECT offers reduced prices for students and groups.

Show dates for Tom Sawyer are Nov. 9 to 11 and Nov. 15 to 17, with matinees Nov. 10 and 11. All performances are at the Fergus Grand Theatre. Call 519-787-1981 or visit fergusgrandtheatre.ca or eloracommunitytheatre.com.

A classic tale - Noah Kienapple takes on the iconic role of Tom Sawyer alongside actress Kate Short, playing Becky, in the Elora Community Theatre’s production of Tom Sawyer beginning Nov. 9. submitted photo

Local history sets plot for Templin’s fiction novel FERGUS - The early days of Fergus create the setting for a posthumously published novel by local journalist Hugh Templin.

In the novel The Precious Seed the hardships and triumphs of a small band of Scottish pioneers come to life from a manuscript that lay forgotten for over 40 years.

Hugh Templin (1896-1970) was born into the newspaper business. As a well known journalist, his freelance work ran in Maclean’s Magazine, Saturday Night, the Star

Weekly and the Financial Post.

In 1941, his series Britain and Europe at War was syndicated in more than 500 papers and reached an audience of over 3 million readers.

His one and only novel The Precious Seed was not published in his lifetime due to his declining health. Over 40 years after his death, his grandchildren found the manuscript and decided to get it published through Baico Publishing in Ottawa. “Its a wonderful story,� says David Templin, grandson

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Hugh Templin of the author and great great great great grandson of one of the key characters in the book. “The novel draws you into the lives of the early settlers of Upper Canada in a way that history books cannot. It is a suspense filled tale of the life and death struggles of our ancestors,� explains Templin. “It is told with great reverence and interspersed with the subtle sense of humor my grandfather was known for.�

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younger brother, said family names in the book will be familiar to those acquainted with the Wellington County area, and include: Anderson, Allan, Barnett, Bell, Black, Clephane, Fergusson, Ferrier, Gardiner, McQueen, Munro, Perry, Skene, Walker, Watt and Webster.

The book launch will take place on Nov. 9 at 7pm at Roxanne’s Reflections Book and Card Shop in Fergus.

Everyone is welcome. Mark and David Templin will be there to talk about The Precious Seed and will read excerpts from it.

The next day (Nov. 10) the pair will be at the Fergus Library at 1pm.

The book will be available at Roxanne’s Reflections and soon through Chapters’ on-line book store. A copy will be donated to the Fergus library.

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by Marie Male FERGUS - Author Carl A. Leybourne has written his second book, Tales of Ramsbottom Acres.

The stories are taken from a lifetime of memories of the late Rutherford Hughes, the muse for the book.

Back in 1957, using pen and paper, a young Leybourne wrote down stories as the 92-year-old farmer recalled them. As there were no laptops back then, Leybourne believes the work was worth the writer’s cramp.

They book includes stories of farm life, colourful characters and the supernatural. They may often remind the reader of sitting around a campfire telling stories. Probably true, more probably embellished, the tales merit both historical and humanistic value. Rendering insight into 19th century rural life, the stories would otherwise be dust in the wind.

Leybourne met Hughes at a farm auction in the spring of 1957 where they “talked� tractors. Hughes had to show Leybourne his International 45 back at his farm and they had much to converse about.

Hughes felt compelled to share his stories and, recognizing a likely candidate in the new teacher, asked Leybourne to write them down over a period of months. In turn Leybourne was appreciative of the colourful character he saw in the near-century-old farmer and agreed to the task. Perhaps they recognized the talented storyteller in each other.

A bachelor, Hughes would

ask, “Why marry ... when I can keep house the way I want and wear my manure-covered rubber boots across the kitchen floor without some nagging woman harping at me?�

His keen observations and curious nature are reflected in the stories about people and incidents. Leybourne brings them to life with his own keen perceptions, relating to those rural roots. His writing is pure and a pleasure to read.

Intriguing segments of the book include Characters of Ramsbottom Acres, Strange Events and Rutherford’s Philosphy.� There are stories about bears, good neighbours, unsolved murder, a haunted house, interracial marriage, memorable characters and disturbed burial sites.

Tales of Ramsbottom Acres is a good read, a sweet read, told in simple language and in larger print. Copies are available for $15 at Wilkins’ Jewellery Store in Fergus, Nieuwlands Feeds in Elora or by calling Leybourne at 519843-3562.

Muir Family Singers return HILLSBURGH - Perennial Erin favourites, The Muir Family Singers, will return with special guests to the Century Church Theatre on Nov. 3.

The performance is the third in the Routes of Country series of concerts.

There will be personal and family stories, along with some fascinating historical anecdotes about the great performers and songwriters who have been responsible for the growth and

popularity of country music, while the formidable assemblage of musicians and singers will bring the music to life.

Doug Heaslip will be there on guitar and vocals, as well as Canada’s leading steel guitarist Doug Johnson.

Showtime is 8pm. Tickets are $25 and may be reserved by calling the box office at 519855-4586. For more information visit www.centurychurchtheatre.com.

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Box Office: 519-338-2778

Tickets also available at Harriston Home Hardware or Shoppers Drug Mart, Mount Forest

Tickets: $20

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 26, 2012 PAGE NINE

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Specializing in dressing mothers for weddings has been a top priority for many years. From very casual weddings to very formal ones, they can find a dress for you for any type of wedding.

Excellent service and a friendly, knowledgeable staff are sure to make your visit to Cynthia & Co a pleasurable shopping experience.

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Capacity Building for Business Growth February 21st, 7:45-9:30am Celebrating International Women’s Day, Get the WOWSA Spirit March 7th, 6 - 9pm

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Our Goal: The Women of Wellington Saugeen Area (WOWSA) hope to inspire and empower women in business within the County of Wellington and Saugeen Region.

Our monthly meetings, held September through May, bring together a wealth of expertise and like-minded individuals to offer education, support, encouragement, motivation .... and lots of fun too!

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Journeys offers everyone a place to begin their healthy active lifestyle! Your fitness routine should progress with you; inspire you to reach goals; and motivate you to keep creating new goals ... for life! Join us in studio for a great variety of fitness options offered in a welcoming and supportive environment!

We really do have something for everyone... the hard core sweat and burn workouts, the dance cardio, the choreographed routines, the upside down world of vertical dance and the gentle relaxation of a stretching and flexibility flow! Private Personal and Group Training, is also available!

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Escape, Discover and Renew My name is Susan Wagner and my business is called Mosaic Spa. I offer Esthetics, as well as Medispa treatments.

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In 2003, I started offering laser hair and vein removal and laser facials. I loved the technical aspect of the job, the continuous need to learn and the interaction with my clients.

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PAGE TEN Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 26, 2012

Raceway wraps up 2012 season ELORA - Grand River Raceway wrapped up its 2012 season with its final Fun and Frivolity Friday Night card on Oct. 12.

The 2012 season saw a total of seven track records, including the 1:56.1 score set by Sugar Wheeler on Oct. 3. The mark was also an OSS and all-time Canadian record for three-year-old trotting fillies on a half-mile track.

Trevor Henry maintained an incredible lead in the driving ranks for the entire season, and finished the year with a record 123 wins from 519 starts, good for a UDR of .351 and $769,000 in purse earnings.

Henry was also the top dash-winning driver at Clinton Raceway, Hanover Raceway, and Western Fair (through the spring meet) and is currently just 13 wins off the lead for Canada’s top dash driver.

Richard Moreau was last year’s top percentage trainer at Grand River Raceway, and now picks up his first dash title with 32 wins from 106 starts, $260,000 in purse earnings and a UTR of .455. His outstanding accomplishments included a five-bagger on Aug. 13.

Henry, Moreau and the rest of the top performers of 2012 will be honoured during the

Students fare well in cross country race Top six - On Oct. 9 grade 1 to 6 students from the Centre Wellington area competed in a cross country running race at the sportsplex in Fergus. The top six finishers in the Grade 3 boys category, from left, are: 6th place Kevin Parkinson of Elora Public School, 5th Kent Kelly of Alma Public, 4th Thomas Stamp of J.D. Hogarth, 3rd Easton Martin of Elora Public, 2nd J.J. Lavigne, of Ponsonby Public, and 1st Ryan Oakes of Salem Public. For a complete list and photos of all the winners from the Oct. 9 Fergus cross country race, visit www.wellingtonadvertiser.com. submitted photos

Signing off - Driver Carmen Auciello celebrates his victory in the From Bike to Mic guest announcer series with his wife Ashley and daughter Leah during the 2012 season final of Fun and Frivolty Friday Night card races. submitted photo first 2013 race card at Grand River.

The final Fun and Frivolity Friday Night card also held the crowning of the champ of the From Bike To Mic guest announcer series.

Carmen Auciello was the winner, nosing out runner-up Jody Jamieson.

The initiative put 16 drivers, trainers and track personnel in the announcer’s booth during Grand River Raceway’s Fun and Frivolity Friday Night cards.

Pro announcers Gary Guy, Ken Middleton and Greg Blanchard determined the winner based on a 65-point system which covered 10 criterion, including accuracy, clarity, flow and originality.

Grand River Raceway raced 65 days in 2012, versus 69 days in 2011. Wagering was up four percent over 2011, when compared on a per-day basis.

The 2012 increase included a 16% bump during the track’s Industry Day event on Aug. 6.

Girl power - The top six competitors in the grade 2 girls category at the cross country run, from left, were: 6th place Breya Wynhofen of Ponsonby Public School, 5th Breanna Doran of Elora Public, 4th Olivia Kosemple of Salem Public, 3rd Alli Pettifer of Elora Public, 2nd Hayley Ewing of Alma Public, and 1st Emma Mussell, of Eramosa Public.

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Nov. 6

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Arthur

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Arthur Area Curling Club 160 Domville St.

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WDG Public Health 311 Foster St.

Rockwood

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Rockwood Library 85 Christie St.

Palmerston Nov. 29

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Fergus

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Fab fivers - The top six competitors in the grade 5 boys category at the cross country run, from left, were: 6th place Max Hattle of John Black Public School, 5th Jaxson Kirk of Alma Public, 4th Brad Parkinson of Elora Public, 3rd Ethan Kosempel of Salem Public, 2nd Mitchell Lee of Salem Public, and 1st Jake Ristov of Alma Public.

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

FROM PAGE TWO

sat. Nov 3

Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. “Routes of Country”. 8pm. The Muir Family and Special Guests take their third annual musical tour through the history of country music.

Box office 519-855-4586. *** The Torchmen Quartet will be performing at the Arthur United Church as part of the Celebration of its 120th Anniversary Weekend 7:30pm. Free will offering. Light snack will be provided after the performance. *** Voula Valedis is presenting Calligatta at the Fergus Grand Theatre. 7pm. Calligatta, based on a Greek myth, is an exciting blend of Belly, Ballet and Greek dancing, presented as a play.

Proceeds to Cats Anonymous. Tickets: Fergus Grand Theatre, 244 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus, or call 519-787-1981. $25 per person. *** Fergus Legion Jam Session. Non members welcome. Come and join in. *** Beef Barbecue. Fergus Legion . 5-7pm. Adults $12, Children 6-12 $6, under 5 free. *** Sale of Christmas decorations, gifts and baking. Ballinafad United Church, 14369 Trafalgar Road, Ballinafad. 9am to 1pm. *** Country Craft Bazaar. Palmerston community centre from 8am2pm. Buffet breakfast 8-10am, lunch 11am. Crafts, baking, games, plants and more. Everyone welcome. Profit goes to Listowel Christian School. *** The Guelph Chamber Choir present “Remembrance and Peace”.

8pm. River Run Centre in Guelph. Single tickets $30 each. $10 tickets for those 30 and under and only $5 for youth with eyeGO. Box office 519-763-3000. *** St. Mary’s Parish, Elora, annual beef dinner and draw. Elora Community Centre. Two sittings: 5pm and 7pm. Adults $12, children 4 - 10 $5, children 3 and under are free. For tickets call Mary at 519-846-9541 or Marybeth at 519-846-2273. *** Bazaar, Victoria Park Seniors Centre, 150 Albert St. W., Fergus.

10am-2pm. Many craft and gift items. Quilt Raffle Draw. Free admission. *** Show-Sell- Share. St. Paul’s Normanby 9am-3pm. Tea Room and baking. Tied quilts $50-$60. Garage Sale; Vendors. Wheelchair accessible. 519-364-6415.

Sun. Nov 4

The Gathering. A country gospel program including Bill Beattie, Brian Watson, Karl Watson and friends. 7pm. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Everyone is welcome. Free will offering. Tickets available for roast beef dinner before program $12. Call 519-848-2839 for dinner reservations. *** Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth. 7:30pm. Note new time. $2.50/person light lunch. Everyone welcome. *** BIA trip to AGO to view the Frida and Diego Exhibition. This is an Elora Green Space fundraiser. Tickets $150, includes round trip transportation, exhibit admission, brunch at Frank Restaurant and a $50 donation to the Green Space. Tax receipts will be issued. Call Kent for info. 226-384-3788. *** Lost Pilgrims In Concert, Country/Western/Gospel. Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley. 4pm. Tickets $12 at the door or phone 519-928-5400. Supper available. *** Church and Remembrance Service in Clifford, Harriston Legion Branch 296. Church Service at St. George’s Anglican Church at 10:30am, Caressant Care 1:30pm, Clifford Cenotaph and Community Centre 2:30pm.

*** Remembrance program for Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 275 Fergus: Church service, Bethel Baptist Church 9:30am. Service at the Cenotaph in Belwood 12:30pm

Belwood United Church

Tues. Nov 6

Wed. Nov. 7, 2012 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30pm

November lecture: Commonwealth Cemeteries. Mr. Gord Brown shares his passion for finding and exploring the resting place of fallen soldiers of the Commonwealth. 7:30pm at St. Andrew’s Church, 61 Norfolk Street, Guelph. *** Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296. 1:30pm sharp.

Wed. Nov 7

Belwood United Church Turkey Supper. Sittings: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30. Adults $15, 12 and under $6, pre-school free with ticket.

For info/take-outs call Betty at 519-787-1096. *** “Lights for Life” ceremony 7:30, Palmerston Hospital.

Thurs Nov 8

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

Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Tree Talk-Soil Re-mediation for Healthy Trees. Learn the importance of soil, common issues, technologies and current research.

7pm in the Harris Room at the Elora Centre for the Arts. $5 or free for members. 519-846-0841 for more information. *** Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest. 7:30pm - $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes.

Sat. Nov 10

Hanover and District Horticulture arts and craft show, 10am-4pm at the Hanover Columbus Center, 1/2 mile west of Hanover on highway #4. *** Duff’s Annual Harvest Ham Supper, Puslinch Community Centre, 1st Sitting 5pm/2nd Sitting 7pm. Entertainment 4:30 & 6:30pm. $15/Adult, $8/Children (12 & under), Under 5 Free. Tickets 519767-2462 and 519-763-1163. *** Moorefield United Church Christmas. 10am-2pm, Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield. Live auction of quilts, baked goods, etc. 10:30am. Baking, home canning, produce and more.

Hot luncheon. Admission: an item or donation to the Food Bank. *** Chili Dinner for Sheyanne. All proceeds to Sheyanne and the O’Donnell family. Senior’s Hall, Arthur. 5-9pm. Tickets $10. Eat in or take out. Craft table. Call Dave 519-848-2671, Kate 519848-3874 or John 519-848-5147. *** Benefit Breakfast in honour and memory of Paul Bowman.

7-11am. All you can eat breakfast. Adults $10, children 5-8 $5, under 5 free. Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road. *** Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar, Mount Forest United Church 10:30am-2pm. Lunch tickets $9/person. 11am-1pm.

Silent Auction, Bake Tables, Country Cupboard, Draw Tables.

For more info. 519-509-1056. *** Harvest & Holly Bazaar and Lunch. Puslinch Community Centre, Aberfoyle. 10:30am-1pm. Admission and parking free. *** Drayton Legion Jamboree, 2-5pm. Sing, dance, play. Free admission. Call 519-232-1591 or 519-638-3324. *** Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Annual Christmas Bazaar. 10am-2pm at the Palmerston Community Centre. *** Listowel & District Right to Life annual dinner and silent auction fundraiser. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 345 Elizabeth St. E. Listowel. 6pm. Tickets $25. Please call for more details.

Donna Vollmer 519-638-3758.

Turkey Supper

Adults $15; 12 and under $6; preschool free with ticket Tickets: Belwood Country Market & Ron Wilkin Jewellers Take-Outs/Info: Betty 519-787-1096

ChiliAllDinner proceeds to Sheyanne & the O’Donnell Family

Senior’s Hall, Arthur Sat. Nov. 10th, 5:00pm-9:00pm Tickets: $10 Eat-In/Take-Out

Craft Table

For more info call: Dave: 519-848-2671 Kate: 519-848-3874 John: 519-848-5147

Spooky Saturday In Arthur Saturday October 27th 10:00am - 2:00pm

Celebrate with us in downtown Arthur.

Local businesses will be offering treats to kids 14 & under.

Stop by participating businesses (look for the pumpkin in the window) for great treats. Kids must be accompanied by an adult and dressed in a costume to stock up on the treats.

A sidewalk sale will accompany the Spooky Saturday.

Local businesses will also compete for the best window display.

Christmas has arrived!

All you need for the Holiday Season!

59 Church St. W., Elmira 519-669-8475 thrift.mcc.org Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30-5 | Thurs 9:30-8 | Fri 9:30-5 | Sat 9:30-4

Horoscopes - For the First week of November ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you will know how to smooth over an embarrassing situation this week. You come across assertive and dominant, and others naturally listen to you.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your plan to modify a project this week will meet with great results.

You may become interested in an organization that showcases your skills.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the time has come to reevaluate a certain situation, but you are up for the challenge. It may be hard to communicate your goals to others, but your persistence will pay off.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, things you say have a greater impact on others than you may realize. Therefore, think through what you say to make sure your words come across as intended.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, now is the time focus so that your dreams and plans can become a reality. Put all of your efforts into realizing your goals, and you won’t be sorry for having done so.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, pay particular attention to your financial records. Otherwise, you may find yourself struggling to reconcile all of your accounts at year’s end.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 This is the ideal time to move forward in your career, Libra. Be assertive and things will fall into place. Embrace a new opportunity and make the most of it.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have enough drive and enthusiasm to get through a challenging time. There may be a few opportunities to go above and beyond in your business ventures.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Self-discipline is something you will need in excess this week, Sagittarius.

Use this to your advantage when you work with others to plan recreational activities.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have enough enthusiasm to get things done, but getting things off the ground is more difficult. It’s time to buckle down and work through tasks.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You prefer to be in control of a situation, Aquarius. However, sometimes you have to relinquish control to someone else. Do so with grace and humility.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Now is the time to make progress in something that has been on your mind for quite some time, Pisces. Take action before it’s too late.

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.

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 26, 2012

Digging Up the Roots of Your Family Tree @ your Library You’ve seen Ancestry.ca on TV – now try it out at Wellington County Library!

Ancestry Library Edition is easy to use and packed with information you can use to trace your family history. This increasingly popular hobby is fun for people of all ages, and it has never been easier to get started!

Sign on for free using our public access computers and you can search thousands of birth, death and marriage records, as well as military service records, attestation papers, passenger and census lists, newspaper archives and more.

Begin with the name of a family member or just start looking around. Many of the records available for viewing are scanned copies of original historical documents, giving you an authentic look into the past.

Local History @ your Library in November Family Histories and Hidden Mysteries: Skeletons in the Closet and Ancestors in the Attic Dr. Kevin James, Associate Professor, University of Guelph Thursday, November 1, 7:00 pm at the Hillsburgh Branch, 98B Trafalgar Rd. In this lecture, Kevin James explores the nature of the genealogical quest, drawing on examples from the TV series Ancestors in the Attic to excavate the deeply personal experiences of family history research.

Register in person or by phone at: 519.855.4010.

Canadian Military Genealogy Workshop Tuesday, November 6, 2:00 pm at the Fergus Branch, 190 St. Andrew St. W. Learn how to track down your ancestors who served in WWI and WWII. Register in person or by phone at: 519.843.1180.

Local author event: The Precious Seed Saturday, November 10, 1:00 pm at the Fergus Branch, 190 St. Andrew St. W. David and Mark Templin will be introducing their grandfather’s book about early settlers in Fergus, The Precious Seed. There will be a reading as well as a question and answer period.

Register in person or by phone at: 519.843.1180.

WINTER PARKING REMINDER There is no parking on all public roadways or parking lots within the County between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 am on any day between November 1 and March 31.

Any person who violates the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and will be issued a Parking Infraction Notice.

CONTACT: Kelly-Ann Wingate, Parking Coordinator T 519.837.2600 x 2510* E kellyannw@wellington.ca

Wellington County Museum and Archives presents a Two Part Military Lecture

by Historian Terry Copp: Arthur Currie, Canada’s Tragic Hero Part 1: Passchendaele, Thursday, November 1, at 7:00 pm Part 2: The Hundred Days, Thursday, November 8, at 7:00 pm Aboyne Hall, WCMA, admission $2.00 per person T 519.846.0916 x 5221 TOLL FREE:1.800.663.0750 x 5221 www.wellington.ca/museum

CELEBRATING CHILD CARE WORKERS AND EARLY CHILD CARE EDUCATORS The County of Wellington celebrated Child Care Workers and Early Childhood Educators on October 24.

This national celebration of Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Professionals focused on the skills, experience and commitment of staff working in the field of child care and early learning.

In Wellington and Guelph, licensed child care and early learning programmes offer a range of activities and experiences to support children’s growth in all aspects of their development.

The County of Wellington recognizes the important role of those who care for, educate and support our youngest citizens.

For more information on Child Care Services in Wellington County and the City of Guelph, call 519.837.3620.

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

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