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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 29, 2010­­

The Fergus Elora Retail Alliance Shop Local Program draw was held Oct. 21 at Roxanne’s Reflections Book Store in Fergus. Drawing the winning ballot is FERA representative Julie Cantin and shop owner Roxanne Beale. The lucky winner is Sharon Rosehart of Elora, who won a $50 gift certificate from Mermaid Antiques in Elora. Congratulations. The FERA draw Oct. 18-20 from Roxanne’s Reflections Book Store in Fergus. A ballot will be drawn Oct. 25-27 from WR Designs – The Flower Co. in Fergus. Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of the local shoppers.

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

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT. Summer Actors Wanted. Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh is finalizing its plays for the 2011 Professional Summer Festival, and would like to hear from anyone interested in auditioning.

There will be two comedies, one playing in July and one in August. Contracts are for four weeks, and candidates must be available for daytime rehearsals and matinee performances. Both plays will be cast before Christmas, so names can be printed in the next season brochure. Anyone interested in receiving details on the plays, audition dates, and contracts, should call Neville Worsnop at 519-855-4586.

Oct 29

Victoria Park Seniors Centre: “Seminar: “The Life & Poetry of John Milton” 9:30-11:30am. Special Event: Halloween Dessert & Euchre/Bid Euchre Party. Wear a funny hat & win a prize. 1pm.

Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** The Red Chevron Club is hosting, Karaoke 8pm. Free admission.

Everyone Welcome 19+. *** Silent Auction 5-7:30pm. Arthur Legion. Contact 519- 8485702. *** Spaghetti Dinner at Harriston Legion #296 5-7pm. Tickets $12, Children under 12 $6, Preschoolers Free. For more information call 338-2843 or e-mail legion296@wightman.ca *** Hallowe’en Storytime and Crafts, Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch. Wear your costume if you dare. 10:30 – 11am drop – in. No registration required. All Ages. *** Library Ghost Walk, Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch.

Ghouls and Goblins (7 and up) and parents are welcome to join us for a Ghost Walk through the 100 year old Fergus Library after dark. Enjoy spooky stories by firelight, meet scary library characters and maybe even a ghost or two. Enter through the back entrance … if you dare. Registration required. 7-8pm. *** Halloween hoedown 8:30 - 1am. Listowel Legion - Parkview.

Band: Settlers’ Creek. $15 per person. Prizes for best costumes. *** Mimosa United Church #5980 Wellington County Rd. # 26.

Murder Mystery Dinner “The Eternal Cruise”. Main course dinner provided, potluck salads and desserts please. Free will offering at the door. Dinner at 6:30pm. Limited to 60 persons.

Mystery will unfold over dinner. Suitable for ages 10 & up. Please call 519-855-4201 to reserve seat. *** Alma Village UNICEF collection. Someone will call at you door between 4-6pm. Your generous support is great appreciated. *** Church Of Our Lady CWL Card Party. 7pm. $3 will cover a light lunch and prizes. Call 519-822-0347 for details. *** Nightmare on Daly St. Haunted House at the Palmerston Legion from 7-9:30pm. $3 a person.

Oct 30

Sunday NOVEMBER 14, 2010 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

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SCARY FEST! 3-6pm. Costumes, Prizes, Goblins & Family Movie. Fergus Community Market. Old Russell Bldg. 226-3832226. *** 37th annual Charity Quilt Auction & Country Market. Riverdale Poultry Express, Elmira. General Auction 8am, Quilt Auction 12 noon. Lunch counter, baking and produce. Call 519-669-3205 for details. *** Country Cupboard and Bake Sale. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Mount Forest. 11:30 -1:30pm. Lunch $7. *** Oct. 30& 31- Aberfoyle Junction Model railway Fall Show.

10am-4:30pm. Admission Adults $8, children$5, seniors $6.

Snack bar & gift shop. Barrier free access. Directions: Located on old #6 Hwy (Brock Rd.) 1km north of 401, south of village of Aberfoyle. Watch for signs. Call 519-836-2720. *** Halloween Open House hosted by the Elora Co-op Pre-school at the pre-school at 75 Geddes St. Elora from 10am-12noon.

Everyone is invited to attend, especially parents with small children. There will be games, crafts, costumes, decorations & loads of fun. Bake Sale. Come in costume and join the fun. *** Nightmare on Daly St. Haunted House at the Palmerston Legion from 2-4pm (tamer version) and 7-9:30pm (scary version). $3 a person. *** Famous Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church 8am11am. Pay at the door $7 for adults, $5 for children and $20 family deal (2 adults and 2 or more children). *** Last Electronics Recycling Event Day in 2010. 9am - 3pm at Liquidation World, 480 Smith St. (Hwy. 6), Arthur. This service is provided at no charge. Wellington County ratepayers only.

Food bank donations will be accepted. For a list of acceptable old electronics, visit www.wellington.ca or phone 1-866-899-0248.

Oct 31

Meet And Treat Halloween Party from 1-5pm. Join us at the UCHS Shelter to celebrate Halloween with the animals. We will have treats for the humans and the animals. Wear a costume and be eligible to win the best costume prize. 5383 Trafalgar Rd., Erin. ***

Belwood Lions Halloween Haunted House!!! Belwood Hall, 6-8:30pm. This is the 3rd year for this event and it promises to be even better than the last. If you have been or if you haven’t yet, come and enjoy if you DARE! No charge. Shell-out. Donations to the Centre-Wellington Food Bank welcome.

Nov 1

November 1 to 9, 2010 ACCKWA’s Online Charity Auction On ebay.ca or ebay.com – search “acckwa”. 9 full days of bidding opportunity. All proceeds go to support and education programming for those living with or at risk for HIV in Waterloo Region.

Contact Colleen at 519-570-3687 ext 334.

Nov 2

Community Tree Planting Day- 12 -1pm. High School Apple Tree Plant, CWDHS 905 Scotland St. Fergus. We need your help.

Planters, mulchers, waterers, and a truck driver with truck would greatly aid the process. If you would like to lend a hand please contact Mark at the Elora Environment Centre 519-846-0841. *** Killing the Canada Health Act Marie-Claude Premont PhD. Associate Dean, McGill University, Faculty of Law, L’Ecole d’Administration Publique, Speaks on Politics, Medicare & the Law, Chaoulli vs. Quebec. 7 pm. War Memorial Hall, College & Gordon. Free will offering. Sponsored by the Guelph Wellington Health Coalition.

Nov 3

BNI, Business Networking International, K-W Chapter guest speaker is Jenn Givlin-Artael’s Laser engraving, Awards and Gifts. The group meets at East Side Marios. 450 King St.N. Waterloo. Time is 11:30am till 1pm. Guests welcome. For more info. contact rreed@barrycullen.com.

Belwood Lions Jamboree. 7:30pm Belwood Hall. Come and Play, Sing, Dance & just enjoy the Entertainment. Admission $5 pp. (Performing musicians: free). Call 519-843-7011 for information. *** Belwood United Church Turkey Supper 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30.

Adults $14, children $6, preschool – free. Tickets at usual stores or call Donna 519-787-6985.

Nov 5

Arthur and District Horticulture Society Annual General Meeting.

Pot Luck supper. Starts at 6:30 at Arthur United Church. Trophies for the year’s work will be awarded to winners. Join us for a great evening. Families welcome. *** Community euchre, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Puslinch, at the Puslinch Community Centre at 7:30pm. $3 per person.

Refreshments provided, 50/50 draw, all welcome. Call Neil Smith for info. 519-837-3838. *** Nov. 5, 5-8 pm & Sat. Nov. 6, 10am – 2pm. Holly Berry Bazaar Knox United Church, Clifford. Free Admission. Silent Auction, Crafts & Baking. Saturday Luncheon: Adults $7, Children 5-12 $3.50, under 5 – Free. *** Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington charity bridge or euchre 1:30 - 4pm. $15 per person at Heritage River Retirement Residence, 25 Wellington Drive in Elora. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. To register call 519-787-0106 by Nov. 3. Parking at the rear. *** Clifford Rotary Club 34th annual Sauerkraut and Pork Supper at Clifford Community Hall. 4:30-7:30pm. Adults $13, children 11 and under $6.

Nov 6

The Fergus Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street Fergus, annual Grand- Pa’s BBQ Roast Beef Dinner and home made deserts. $12 per adult, Kids 6 – 12 $6. Kids under 5 free. Tickets available at the branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. *** Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh “The Routes of Country”.

The Muir Family Singers, with guests Jeff Barry and Doug Johnson, trace the history of country music. Box Office 519-8554586. *** Evergreen Seniors Centre, Guelph. FREE workshops. 9am-3pm.

Topics include: When caring Can Hurt, Social Networking (online), I’m Still Here – video and discussion about Dementia, Relaxation and Meditation, Intuition to Access the Support of the Spirit Realms, Move Management for Older Adults, Zumba and Eating Locally. Keynote address from Marva Wisdom of Wisdom Consulting from 9 -9:45am. Lunch will be provided free.

To reserve your spot, contact the Volunteer Centre of GuelphWellington 519-822-0912. *** St Mary’s Parish, Elora annual Beef Dinner and Draw at the Elora Community Centre. Two sittings, 5, 7pm. Adults $12, children 4-10 $5, under 3 free. Call Jenny 519-846-1019 or Marybeth 519846-2273 for tickets. *** Arthur Legion Remembrance Day Dinner and Dance 6:30 pm.

Tickets $12. Available at Arthur Legion or call Linda Tremble 519- 848-2622. *** Jacob’s place fundraising Dance Featuring “Transit” 8pm-1pm. $15 advance, $20 at the door. Proceeds to Centre Wellington District High School Honduras and Nicaragua Mission Teams. *** Continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 29, 2010 PAGE THREE

Matt Hornburg: Worldwide programmer grounded by small community

by David Meyer

Splash! Glug!

The kid in the wet suit has just taken a flop off a slide and into a - moat?

Welcome to Splatalot. It is a castle. It is a reality TV show.

It is the product of the mind of Matt Hornburg, who grew up in Fergus, left for the big city, but still feels most comfortable in small town settings.

Hornburg and his partner, Mark Bishop, are currently operating a castle on 50 acres of land north of Orangeville for their TV production, Splatalot. The name brings to mind Camelot and towers, turrets and moats, and that is no accident. Splatalot, though, is more than just a castle. Right now, it is the largest obstacle course in Canada, and it has attracted 312 teens between the ages of 13 and 15 to try to win the crown for best boy and best girl.

It isn’t easy.

The course is set on water, with foam pads, like humongous lily pads, leading to a slippery foam slide. Each contestant must make it across the pads, up the slide, onto a platform, across a revolving wheel with slippery projections for footholds and, if they are lucky, onto two large war axes with flat heads, which move up and down.

Getting onto the first one seems easy enough - if the slippery factor and actors shooting tennis balls, water and insults don’t count - but this day, the kid stepping onto the second axe suddenly found one of his feet was more than two feet higher than his

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head. Splash! That happens a lot.

The entire course is made of expensive foam so bruises are the worst of the injuries, and a medical emergency worker is on the scene at all times for safety. The kids, despite their numerous trips into the huge tank, seem to be having a ball. The filming took place in August and September, and there were a number of contestants from Wellington County which, Hornburg said, was pleasing.

He did not want to have to count on just Toronto residents for this production. They actually came from all over Ontario. And near the end of the filming only one had made it through the course without hitting the water.

The top six contestants will move on to the second course, which looked even more challenging, and the top four will go on to the finals.

The shows will be seen around the world, starting in February or March. Hornburg is producing Splatalot for YTV in Canada, the BBC in Great Britain and ABC Australia down under.

It is quite a feat for a boy who grew up shy and an only child in Fergus not long ago.

Hornburg said his parents, Alice and Fred, helped him along the way. When he was 11, they noticed he was shy, so they placed him in the Children’s Drama Club to cure him. He met the late Pat

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Chataway, who ran the club and encouraged him. He starred in a few productions and his love of theatre and acting was enhanced at Centre Wellington District High School by teacher Glenn McGinnis.

“Pat and Glenn and my parents were the key mentors out of my childhood that got me in the business,” he said, remembering he starred as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life and as Matthew Cuthbert in Anne of Green Gables.

While still a teen in high school, he realized he did not want to be an actor. He began working at Fergus Cable TV and produced a show called Funny Bone, a sketch comedy show.

through the make their way

s Two contestant my career.”

He said the A few head of the years later they did This is program, Dr. Robert Gardiner, was “very Daniel Cook, which was “a inspirational” and he still keeps huge success for us.” They in touch. In fact, Hornburg is co-produced that with Mark now running for the board of Bishop’s brother, Matt, and Sinking Ship Productions. governor’s at his alma mater.

He caught on with Rhombus They sold that show to 90 counMedia in Toronto during his tries around the world. To date, final two years at school, doing they have received 22 Gemini general office work, and then nominations, and marblemedia full time. That meant produc- has grown to be one of the best ing art shows from Argentina, recognized and biggest media companies in Canada.

Italy, France and Morocco.

The Daniel Cook produc“It was a lot of work, but tion got them an introduction a great way to see the world.”

While he was at school his to Oprah Winfrey, “so we flew first year, he lived on the same down to Chicago. We felt we floor as another student, Mark were now meeting the queen,” he said.

Canadian producers have a somewhat tougher time than Americans, and Hornburg said they sometimes create their own shows, or they produce shows for other people. They develop an idea and try to sell it to someone. But in other countries, the buyer pays all the production costs. In Canada, Matt Hornburg, on meeting Oprah Winfrey the buyer pays 30 per cent and the producer has to find the rest He was in the cohort that Bishop. In 2001, they formed a of the cash.

Marblemedia now has 32 saw the education system drop partnership using an Ikea credit grade 13, and he was caught card and, in Bishop’s kitchen, employees, and Splatalot is in between. He finished high created marblemedia, a televi- only one of four projects currently underway, which keeps school and headed to Ryerson sion and interactive business.

Hornburg remembers they Hornburg and Bishop hopping.

University. It was in the Hornburg said that parthroes of moving from being purchased a couple of desks on a polytechnical institute to a the furniture company’s credit ticular day included a meetfull-fledged university. card. It was “the only credit ing with officials from the The first card to our name.” One of their Women’s Network, a company first projects was deafplanet. meeting, and then a conversacom, an all tion on a hands free telephone with his lawyer - while driving from Toronto to Orangeville.

The work day is a long one.

“Our company is dedicated to being an interactive company,” he said, adding that being flexible has allowed it “to get deals that other companies can’t.”

But it takes more than being a good producer to be a success in the business that Hornburg These y oung ac has chosen. It takes tors sta r in Spla the ability to sell ideas talot as the defe and then turn them into nders o f the ca something the buyer stle. wants. day he attended, “This industry is all his instructors announced the based on relationships,” three-year Radio Television American sign he said. “Mark and I Arts program had become a language show of video clips that included finger spelling. worked really hard to develop four-year program.

But, he noted, “A lot That got them into a number relationships here and in the of the profs were inspira- of areas, including TV produc- U.S.” If he has any advice for tional. I knew every day tion, and contacts with chilpeople just starting in his busiit was up to me to make dren’s culture.

“... so we flew down to Chicago.

We felt we were now meeting the queen.”

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ness, he said it is to listen. “Young producers try too hard pushing broadcasters.” His approach is to listen to what the broadcaster wants, and then work to provide it.

“We’re the good guys,” he said with a smile.

It works. The Canadian New Media awards are coming, and marblemedia has two nominations.

It is an intense industry.

Hornburg said it is fortunate that not only is Bishop his business partner, but they are best friends. “We have a sense of humour that gets us through.”

They are also in relationships with supportive women, and that is must. Hornburg and Stephanie Betts have purchased a home in Toronto’s Beaches area. She understands the business because, as Hornburg noted, she works for a rival media company. They met at an industry event.

Hornburg knows the value of recreation and relaxation, because his is an intense industry where eight hour work days seldom exist. So, he said, he learns to take time when he can. Because of Splatalot, he was in London for a couple of days a few weeks ago, and then went on to Cannes, in France, for business reasons. Then he and Betts planned to take a week touring the wine region of France.

“If you operate at a manic pace, you have to make sure it works in your favour,” he said.

The company has further ambitions. Right now, he is hoping Splatalot will be picked up for second and third seasons.

And the company is getting into the distribution business, which he noted is where the real money is. “We’re always looking for new ideas.”

The company, Distribution 360, already has a sales agent in Europe. Marblemedia is partnering in it with two people in Alberta.

With that kind of hectic life, Hornburg is pleased the company bought the 50 acres in Amaranth Township. It is not only a site for a TV show like Splatalot, but it is also a retreat from the city - in the middle of nowhere off a county road, surrounded by forest and fields. In Hornburg’s case, it is a retreat.

He said he finds the same feelings at his home in the Beaches in Toronto. It still has a small town feel that he knew growing up in Fergus, and moving there provided him with a feeling of comfort for the first time since he went to Toronto and Ryerson in 1994.

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 29, 2010

Eden Mills Going Carbon Neutral highlighted at International C.I.P. Symposium Eden Mills Going Carbon Neutral was commended at the annual international symposium of the Canadian Institute of Planners which took place in Montreal in early October.

In his closing keynote address, ‘Putting Words into Action: Setting an Agenda for Planners + Climate Change’ Larry Beasley said: “Surprisingly, this conference has also made me optimistic about the smaller

communities in this country. A thrilling moment for me was to hear the inspirational story of the little village of Eden Mills, Ontario, which has declared its intention to become the first carbon neutral village in North America.”

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The importance of action for change in small communities was reflected in statistics

compiled by David Gordon showing that 13% of Canadians live in “the country” in rural communities (20% live in cities, and 67% in suburbs.) Beasley felt that the rural municipalities are a significant base for change “…if others do follow the lead of Eden Mills…, then this 13% of our population might not grow but it will certainly go green, and that will be all to the good.”

He concluded: “Let me close by echoing something that was best said by Andrew Weaver but was also stated by many others throughout this conference. He said he had given up on senior govern-

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Cooler days are on the horizon. As the mercury drops, energy consumption to heat the home tends to rise. Individuals concerned about making environmentally friendly heating choices may wonder just what can be done to stay green -- and save some green in the process.

The average North American homeowner spends about $800 to $1000 for the winter season heating his or her home.

Those who rely on natural gas tend to spend less overall than homeowners who use propane, electric or oil to fuel their furnaces. Reducing reliance on heating fuel benefits the planet and most people’s wallets.

While it may not be possible to turn off the heat altogether this season, there are ways to reduce dependency by making a few changes. * Get active. Re-evaluate exercise regimens. Exercising produces internal body heat and can help people resist the temptation to turn up the thermostat. What’s more, active people are less likely to loaf around the house, where inactivity can lead to feelings of chilliness. * Block drafts. Now is the time to seal any drafts around

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Going green: Help save the environment without being an eco super hero When it comes to going green, some believe the effort can never stop.

They say an emphasis must continue to be placed on adopting and promoting lifestyles that are healthy to the environment.

Though many people might not know it, North Americans

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Opinion: Working as colleagues can move Ontario farmers forward

by Paul Bootsma Ontario farmers have a history of being open with each other when discussing business.

Helping each other overcome difficulties and making improvements in production are often discussed in coffee shops, at seminars, or in information meetings. Farmers have tended to consider each other as colleagues rather than competitors and have functioned in this manner for generations.

But that type of working

relationship is being challenged by a new era of business and management approaches that are less focused on shared progress.

I am of the opinion that there is still room for farmers to work together to achieve shared goals. Working with our fellow producers and industry partners will become a needed aspect for success, especially as we work with others in the chain of production and add value to our product.

Make no mistake; we live in

a world where competitors are more than willing to take away business from Ontario farmers.

To meet the challenge, we must focus on working together as farmers, in conjunction with our processing and marketing partners. But to do so, we need to be open to sharing information through all our communications channels.

Open communication is not without its challenges.

Independence has always been important to the individual farmer. Doing it our own way

exchange opinions to develop the best thought-out actions to enable their sector.

Thinking together is not bad business but helps move business ahead and makes an industry progressive. The old saying that strength is in numbers is as real today as it was yesterday. Together we can move forward.

Paul Bootsma is the district and member representative of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario.

Over the next months as we attend meetings and come together over a cup of coffee, I think we need to put an emphasis on our collaboration skills. We need to be able to speak and listen carefully and thoughtfully as colleagues.

Farmers will need to express their opinions in a way that makes clear what they think and need, but also in a manner that makes others want to listen.

They need to be able to

is one of the benefits to farming on our own. The end goal however, is the same for everyone; to produce a safe, healthy, and profitable product consumers wish to purchase. Achieving that will require as much, if not more, communication as we all try to gain from an increasingly competitive market. We all have the same customer, discovering their wants and wishes for farm products takes co-operation and should not keep farmers from strategizing together.

Maple cooking contest in Japan was a sweet success trade mission. “This creative promotional event is a delicious example of how this government is helping to seize new market opportunities for Canada’s world-famous maple products.”

More than 200 participants took part and created a variety of maple-infused dishes.

The winners, divided into the categories of Western cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Japanese cuisine, were announced Oct. 2 in Tokyo. The three grand prize winners received a trip to Quebec in March to learn more about Canadian maple syrup.

Said Veterans Affairs Minister and Minister of State (Agriculture), Jean-Pierre Blackburn, “I am happy to note that our government’s support of the industry through programs such as AgriMarketing is contributing to such a success.”

The involvement of the

Taste Real Guelph-Wellington gets $72,500 grant GUELPH - The recently developed regional food tourism brand Taste Real-Guelph Wellington has received $72,500 in Ontario Market Investment funding from the province.

The brand was developed in partnership with Guelph Wellington Local Food and OMAFRA through an initiative that involved 44 tourism and agriculture stakeholders from Guelph and all seven Wellington County municipalities.

“The Taste Real GuelphWellington concept brings all of our region’s food, culinary, and agricultural experiences together under one umbrella brand, simplifying the process of reaching our target audiences in the GTA and Southern

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A website, www.tastereal. ca, provides additional information about the operation and its supporters.

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this innovative direction.”

The program is helping national producer and processor associations implement long term international strategies focused on expansion of international markets, consumer education and brand promotion.

Canada accounts for 85 per cent of the world’s maple syrup production, and more than 80 per cent of the maple syrup produced is exported.

In 2008, Canadian maple products were valued at $212-million, and the value is expected to increase over the next few years.

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“Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the chefs who helped make this promotional event such a sweet success,” said Agriculture Minister Ernie Ritz, who met the winners in Japan last week while leading an agricultural

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by Chris Daponte ORANGEVILLE - What happens when five career-challenged adults with nothing to lose cross paths? They make a pornographic movie, of course.

The concept is not new, per se, but when guided by the hand of playwright Norm Foster, it becomes an imaginative and whimsical riot.

The aptly titled Skin Flick, which plays at Theatre Orangeville until Oct. 31, tells the story of middle-aged husband and wife Rollie (David Nairn) and Daphne (Susan Greenfield), who suddenly find themselves unemployed.

Desperation quickly creeps in and, motivated by an honest mix-up - Rollie wanted to rent the movie Fun with Dick and Jane and instead brings home an adult film with a title two words shorter - the couple eventually considers making a pornographic movie.

With calculated assistance from friend Alex (Foster), a cameraman also without work after he was fired for being too helpful during a reporter’s wardrobe malfunction, the porno transforms from outrageous idea to seemingly obtainable reality.

The would-be producers find their leading lady when stranger Jill (Maria Dinn) shows up with an adult birthday telegram. She has the wrong address, but Rollie and Daphne somehow manage to convince Jill, who clearly loathes her current job, to star in their adult film.

A visit from prospective financier Byron (Jamie

Williams) is mistaken for a male lead audition, but Byron also agrees to star in the movie, after winning over Jill with his sheepish demeanor.

So the camera starts rolling and chaos ensues.

Nairn, who is also Theatre Orangeville’s artistic director, is great as Rollie, despite a couple of fumbled lines on Oct. 16. He captures perfectly the dynamic between husband and wife when it comes to their polar-opposite sexual expectations.

Greenfield is wonderful as Daphne, who despite her outer appearance, has a somewhat naughty side beneath the surface. Yet it’s Greenfield’s portrayal of Daphne’s naivety she wants a porno that doesn’t objectify women, which draws much laughter from the other characters - that seems most genuine and heartfelt.

Williams is superb as Byron, a bookie lacking the mean streak or physical attributes to be successful in that field. Williams’ portrayal of the self-deprecating divorcee with very limited sexual experience provides some of the funniest moments in the production.

But the real stars of the show are Dinn and Foster.

The role of Jill seems to be made for Dinn, whose age, beauty and acting abilities make her believable as both the awkward, unhappy birthday messenger and the leading lady of an adult film. She is particularly strong in scenes highlighting the irony in Jill’s bashfulness on the set, given

the film could be seen by thousands of people.

Alex’s one-liners and affinity for the F-word are hilarious, thanks to impeccable delivery and timing from Foster. He is a talented actor who excels at playing everyman characters.

Foster also produced another fine script for Skin Flick - one of over 40 to his credit - and the actors obviously received great direction from Walter Learning. As usual, the set, lighting and costume designs,

by Vaughn Davis, Steve Lucas and Vandy Simpson respectively, are perfect.

But there were several aspects of the play that detracted from its overall appeal.

Whether the responsibility rests with Nairn or the writer, Rollie’s repeated explanations of when narration and regular scenes start and end are unnecessary and hinder the flow of the production; the audience is smart enough to differentiate between the two.

And while funny already,the play could have been enhanced by a few more additions of “physical” comedy. Those already included are priceless, and the subject matter leaves the audience begging for more.

The first act develops slowly at times, but the second half moves along at a perfect pace and delivers regular, sidesplitting laughs.

The topic of Skin Flick and the language included therein make it an adult-only production. However, as he has done countless times before, Foster deftly ambles the fine line between hilarity and vulgarity

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ENTERTAINMENT Elora Festival and Singers: Home for the holidays to offer Christmas concerts ELORA - The Elora Festival and Singers are at their busiest in July, but touring, recording, and performances keep them working together throughout the whole year.

This Christmas season, the Elora Festival and Singers will be presenting two vastly different performances for the community in December.

On Dec. 12, the tradition

audience to hear these choristers in a solo role” said Artistic Director and Conductor Noel Edison.

The Festival Chamber Orchestra is comprised of professional instrumentalists from across southern Ontario who come together to join the Singers and bring the joy of Handel’s work to life.

The most famous movement is the Hallelujah Chorus. In many parts of the world, it is accepted practice for the audience to stand for that section of

continues with a performance of Handel’s Messiah, the bestloved oratorio of all time.

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by King George II. As the first notes rang out, the king and his court rose to their feet and remained standing until the end of the chorus.

Messiah is performed at Knox Church, Elora and starts at 3pm. Tickets are $40.

On Dec. 21 and 22 The Elora Festival Singers under the direction of Noel Edison present an evening of Christmas

Carols and humourous anecdotes.

The performance features the Festival Singers, Canon Robert Hulse and a favourite guest organist, Michael Bloss.

The audience will be delighted with familiar Christmas songs but the highlight of the night for many is joining in for the Carol Sing-a-long. The carols and songs range from traditional offerings such as Carol of the Drum and Jingle Bells to choral gems that are heard less frequently. Each year, Canon

Hulse always has new anecdotes and stories that will send the listeners into gales of laughter and tug at the heartstrings.

A Festival of Carols is on Dec. 21 at 7:30pm at St. John’s Church, Elora, and Dec. 22, at 5 and 7:30pm. Tickets are $35.

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“renewed focus and determination” to move forward in her artistic career.

At English Harbour, she will have two weeks of “uninterrupted time and space to dedicate to her art practice,” spearheading a new series of drawings on wood. One of Carolyn’s goals is to anchor herself in the Guelph arts community.

Lydia will participate in a week-long residency at Spark Box Studio in Picton, Ontario.

Currently working as a printmaker, she is looking to participate in a range of learning activities available at Spark Box, with a particular interest in a process called “waterless lithography.” Her aim is to

further develop the theme of “topographical contour lines, maps and suburban growth” to produce a series of work where she prints “patterns of wallpaper-like designs.”

Both Guelph Arts Council and the jury panel were extremely pleased with the applications for the 2010 Jane Graham Memorial Award, the range of artistic media represented, the varied career stages of artists and the range of professional development opportunities being sought. Their stories were all inspirational.

Established in memory of local artist Jane Graham following her untimely death in March 2005, the Guelph Arts

Council Jane Graham Memorial Fund is managed by the Guelph Community Foundation. As a result, Guelph Arts Council is annually able to assist visual artists residing and actively practising in Guelph or Wellington County, helping them to pursue professional development opportunities that will contribute to individual personal artistic growth.

The award were officially announced at Guelph Community Foundation’s Fall Community Celebration on Oct. 19.

For more information about the award program, contact Guelph Arts Council at 519836-3280 or ed.ac@sentex.net.

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Inside Wellington Events Continued from page 2

*** Adult / Senior Ice Skating. 8- 9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph Cost $7. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship.

Contact 519 -836-1015. *** Upper Grand Family Health Team - High Blood Pressure Screening clinic - 10am-12noon at the Victoria Park Senior’s Centre, Fergus. For more information please call 519-843-3947 extension 121. *** Christmas decoration, gift and craft sale. Ballinafad United Church. 14369 Trafalgar Road. 9am-1pm.

Nov 7

The Guelph Model Railroad Society Train Show. 10am-5 pm at 50 Crimea St. (W. off Edinburgh between Waterloo & Paisley).

We have a section of the layout where kids under 11 can operate a train and Thomas The Tank Engine and some of his friends will be joining us. Admission is $5 for adults and kids under 12 are free.

For further info. call 519-856-4983 or 519-763-3535. *** Church of Our Lady Annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar in the church hall. 10am - 3:30pm. Tea room open from noon to 3:30, tickets $6. *** Hike the Trail Series. 10am start. “Poppies & Memories” Elora Cataract Trailway, Gerrie Road entrance. Rain or Shine. *** Optimist Club of Centre Wellington annual Bazaar, craft show and Bake Sale at the Fergus Legion 1-4pm.

Nov 8

Puslinch Historical Society -Martyn Pullin, who operates Sheffield Museum nearby, will show photos taken by Sylvester Main 100 years ago. The photos document daily life in pioneer times and are augmented by details from Mr. Main’s journals. Martyn’s book of these photos, Life in the Country will also be available. 7:30pm, Township Offices, 7404 Rd. 34, Aberfoyle.

Nov 10

Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Storytelling at the Boathouse. 8pm Come listen to tales new and old by the river. Short open mic time. This month’s theme “A stitch in time ”. Special Guest: TBA. Boathouse at 116 Gordon St. Donations graciously accepted. Not suitable for children. Sandy Schoen 519-767-0017. *** Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre & Bridge Night. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch & prizes to follow. *** Buffet Style Turkey Supper. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Sittings: 4:45, 5:45 & 6:45pm. Take out available. “Lunch time Take-out” – delivery available 12noon- 1:30pm. Adults $12, children $5, 3 and under free. Tickets at St. Andrew’s. *** Until Nov 13 - The Not So Grand Players are presenting a musical comedy called “All Sales Final” at Fergus Grand Theatre.

As always, the profits will be donated back into the community.

Reserved seating only. Tickets $12. Call 519-787-1981 during box office hours. For other information or desire to help behind the scenes, please call 519-846-9950. *** Turkey dinner at Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. This continuous buffet is served from 4:15-7pm. Adults-$12, Children age 5-12-$5, preschool-free. Limited number of tickets being sold.

Advance tickets only, call 519-928-5627. *** The Grand Quilt Guild meet at 7:30 at the Fergus Royal Canadian Legion. Guest speaker is Nancy Wells of Guelph with her applique and beautiful hand quilting that has won international awards.

Everyone Welcome. *** Palmerston & District Hospital Auxiliary “Lights for life” ceremony at 7:30pm at the front of the Hospital.

Nov 11

Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

Nov 12

“Christmas in the Lobby” at Groves, 9am-2pm. Knitted items, Crafts, Loonie Table full of gifts wrapped and ready to give, and an “almost new” table, Check out the bake table and take home delectable eats. *** The Upper Credit Humane Society Dinner and Silent Auction at The Club at North Halton (formerly North Halton Golf & Country Club) 363 Maple Avenue West, Georgetown. 6pm Cocktails; 7pm Dinner. Silent Auction and entertainment by Kent Tocher.

Tickets/Information 519-833-2287 or 905 701-1681. Tickets available UCHS Thrift Shop Moore Park Plaza or the Shelter 5383 Trafalgar Road, Erin.

Nov 13

Duff’s Annual Harvest Ham Supper, Puslinch Community Centre 1st Sittings 5pm and 7pm. Entertainment . $15 Adult, $8 Children (12 and under). Under 5 Free. Tickets 519-763-1226 or 519-7672462. *** Hanover and District Horticultural Society Arts and Craft show 10am - 4pm - at the Hanover Columbus Centre (1/2 mile west of

Hanover on Hwy 4). Contact info: Ruth Ann 519-364-5226. *** Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar and Luncheon. Mount Forest United Church, 11am-2pm. *** Bazaar at Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley. 9am1:30pm. Baking, crafts, silent auction, lunch available. *** Bethany United Church Ham Supper. 5 and 7pm Adults $12, children 5-12 $6, preschoolers free. Call Georgina 519-824-6548. *** Moorefield United Church Christmas Bazaar 10am - 2pm.

Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. We have NEW “Moorefield United Church Cookbooks” for sale, as well as Quilts; Crafts; Baking; Preserves: Produce; Plants; Touch & Takes; Silent Auction and Draws. Donations to the FOODBANK will be accepted as admission. *** Roast Beef Supper and Silent Auction at Burns Presbyterian Church, Erin. Sittings from 5 - 7pm. Tickets: $13 -adults, $6 children 12 and under. Babies are free. Reserve seats by calling Carole at 519 833-2925. *** Palmerston & District Hospital Auxiliary Annual Christmas Bazaar. 10am – 2pm at the Palmerston Community Centre. *** Moorefield United Church Christmas Bazaar. 10am-2pm, Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. Quilts, Crafts, Baking and more. Noontime Luncheon. Admission: Donation to the Food Bank. *** Art Show And Sale 10am - 3pm. Features eye-catching original works of art by the Evergreen Watercolour Painters Club, as well as a variety of mixed-media works from other local artists groups.

Free admission, free parking and hourly door prizes. Join us at the Evergreen Senior Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph. *** Old Time Dance 8pm- 12a.m $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Southridge Sound. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Harvest and Holly Bazaar and Luncheon, 10:30am-1:30pm Puslinch Community Centre, Aberfoyle. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by Mt. Carmel-Zion United Church, Morriston 519-822-8610. *** Holly Fair Bazaar 9am- 1:30pm. Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St. N. Guelph. Breakfast with Santa - 8:30- 9:30am - $5 including picture. Tearoom - 11am- 1pm - $5. Kiddies’ Corner 9am-1:30pm.

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Nov 14

The Best Dam Tour at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2-4pm.

Please call to register 519-836-7860. $5/person. Join us for a tour of the Guelph Lake Dam, and learn about flood control, the production of hydro electric power, and how the dam helps to maintain water levels in the Grand River watershed. *** Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth 8pm. Admission $2.50. Penny table, 50/50 draw and light lunch. Everyone welcome. *** The Gathering, a gospel program including Bill Beattie, Brian Watson, Karl Watson and Friends, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Everyone Welcome, freewill offering. Tickets available at $12 for roast beef dinner before program. Please call 519-848-2839 for reservations.

Nov 15

Women Cancer Support group. 3rd Tuesday of every Month.

10am-12pm. No Fee. St. Joseph Church Community Hall. 460 St George, St., W. Fergus. Lunch out 1st Wednesday of every Month. Call Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D, 519-843-3947 Ext: 100. *** Christmas Centrepiece Make-&-Take with Lynne Martin. Tickets now available: $15. Call: 519-669-5629. 7:30pm. Trinity United Church Hall, Elmira. Presented by Elmira & District Horticultural Society.

Nov 16

Guelph Township Horticultural Society Annual Meeting & Dessert Party- held at Marden Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Rd. 30. Speaker: Robert Pavlis- Visual presentation of “ Plants from Around the World”. Also a “Show & Tell” of your successes/ failures in the garden. 7:30pm. Info: 519-822-5289. *** Far From Home: Leaving the Familiar for a New Land – historical storytelling. 7:30pm. Theatre, Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd., Kitchener. Hear stories that are rooted in Mennonite families and stories that rise out of history. Host for the series is storyteller Mary-Eileen McClear. 519-748-1914, advance ticket purchase recommended. Admission: $15, $12 for seniors and students.

Nov 17

Until December 19- Peter Pan. A Traditional British Panto.

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo.

Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. Tel: 1-888-449-4463. *** Upper Grand Family Health Team - Diabetes Support Group third Wednesday of the month from 4pm to 5 pm at the Elora Dalby location of the Upper Grand Family Health Team. For more information please call 519-843-3947 ext 121.

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Horoscopes - For the first week of November -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you need a rest to avoid burning out. Friends are urging you to slow down and take a breather, and it is best if you heed their advice.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, the easiest way to get something done is to do it yourself.

You’ve grown tired of waiting around for others to tackle projects.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 A big adventure is on the horizon, Taurus. Even though you haven’t been in an adventurous mood, don’t pass up this opportunity for a little fun.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it’s time to introduce a special friend to your family. While not everyone will be excited about the prospect, this person will be received graciously.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You have been doing a lot of waiting around this week, Gemini. Just remember that the calm often comes before the storm. You may wish you were waiting around in a few days.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a lucky streak leads you somewhere you can test your good fortune. Just don’t push your luck too much or things could backfire.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it isn’t in your nature to be meek. When something is bothering you this week, be sure to speak up loudly. It may initially catch some people off guard.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your patience is at a minimum, but you have to keep your cool or you could end up in trouble. It’s easy to get frustrated, but best to remain calm.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, now is the time to solve some financial problems. It could be time to sit down with a financial planner and work out a better budget and savings plan.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Others have trouble reading you this week, Capricorn. That’s because you are sending out mixed signals. It’s better if you stay consistent with your beliefs.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Feeling restless, Aquarius? Spend some time with a hobby that you enjoy, perhaps whipping up culinary delights or completing a collection you’ve been working on.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 There’s more to you than meets the eye, Pisces. You enjoy letting others get little glimpses of your true self over time.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY CLOSURES All County of Wellington offices, libraries and waste facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 11.

Regular hours will resume on Friday, November 12.

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In Wellington County, contact: • County of Wellington Central Garage Winter Call Centre 24/7: 1.866.799.4166 • MTO Road Information: 1.800.268.4686 • MTO website: www.mto.gov.on.ca Programme above numbers into your cell phone for an easy reference when travelling.

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• Shovel • First aid kit with seatbelt cutter • Sand or kitty litter • Traction mats or chains • Compass • Road Maps • Cloth or Paper Towels • Blanket (survival blankets) • Warning Lights or Flares • Fire extinguisher • Extra clothing and/or footwear • Flashlight and batteries • Emergency food (pack 72 hours) • Booster Cables • Ice Scraper/brush • Methyl hydrate (de-icing fuel line & windshield) • Matches and a survival candle in deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink, emergency light)

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On November 1st, the County of Wellington’s Winter Parking Restrictions will be in effect. There is to be no parking on all public roadways or parking lots within the County between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any day during the months of November, December, January, February and March.

Any person who violates the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and will be issued a Parking Infraction Notice, pursuant to the provisions set out in Part II of the Provincial Offences Act. QUESTIONS? Please call Kelly-Ann Hall at: 519.837.2600, ext. 2510*.

last electronics recycling event day in 2010 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30: Liquidation World, 480 Smith St. (Hwy. 6), Arthur Wellington County ratepayers only. No charge to participate.

Non-perishable food bank donations will be accepted at the event.

For a list of acceptable electronics, visit www.wellington.ca, or contact Solid Waste Services (SWS) at: 519.837.2601 or toll free 1.866.899.0248.

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