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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 and 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.

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Agenda For Remembrance. Harriston Legion Branch 296. Parade 10:30am. Cenotaph service 11am. Auditorium service to follow. *** Remembrance Day Banquet. Harriston Legion Branch 296. Social Hour 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. Tickets: Adults $16, Children 12 and under $8. Guest speaker Sandi Stapleford. For more info. 519338-2843. *** Remembrance Day Service. 10:30am. Grand Valley Cenotaph.

If inclement weather the service will be held in the Grand Valley River Room at the Grand Valley & District Community Centre, 90 Main Street N. Refreshments will be served following the service. *** Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 Fergus Remembrance Service at Fergus Cenotaph 10:45am. Remembrance Dinner, Fergus Legion, 6pm. Guest Speaker is Gene Miso, author of the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Never Forgetâ&#x20AC;?.

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For more information call 519-821-7891. *** Royal City Ambassadors Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Capella Chorus Invite men of all ages to an open house 7-9:30pm. Fun, fellowship and 4 part harmony at Orchard Park Office Centre at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Hwy 6 North, Guelph. www.royalcityambassadors. com. *** Until December 8- Minto Arts Council presents Christmas Show & Silent Auction. Minto Arts Gallery (3rd floor of Harriston Library). Call for hours and details. 519-338-3756.

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Location varies. 519-767-0017. *** The Grand Quilt Guild meetings. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street, Fergus. All welcome. Doors open at 7pm. *** The 4th annual JOY Gala â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Night to Rememberâ&#x20AC;? 7-9:30pm.

Fabulous fashions and silent auction featuring the downtown Guelph boutiques. Call for tickets: 519-265-4299 or 519-8368141. *** Turkey Dinner at Trinity United Church, Grand Valley.

Continuous buffet 4:15-7pm. Adults-$12, Children age 5-12-$5, preschool-free. Limited amount of tickets being sold. Advance tickets only. Call 519-928-5627 or 519-928-3007. *** Euchre. Harriston Legion #296. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5/ person. Bring a partner.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 9, 2012 PAGE THREE

Author Sonia Day strikes gold with passionate gardening book

by Kris Svela

BELWOOD - Gardening columnist Sonia Day’s latest book has turned to gold.

Titled The Untamed Garden: A Revealing Look at our Love Affair with Plants, the book picked up the top prize from the U.S.-based Garden Writers Association in October.

It’s the first time a Canadian author has won the award and Day’s win came from among 250 American entries in the competition. The book has already been named a silver winner in the same competition.

“The biggie is the gold,” Day said in an interview from her cozy home near Belwood.

Day has been a gardener for longer than she can remember, a love fostered by her father Tom. She’s been a gardening columnist for more than 20 years with gardening magazines and now with a weekend column in the Toronto Star.

Her win south of the border should pick up sales for her book, something every author dreams of.

Outside the refurbished Victorian home she shares with her husband Barrie Murdock, Day overlooks 48 acres of land.

The property, with its pond, gardens and trail-lined forest, is the perfect retreat for a person used to living in Montreal and Toronto.

She fell in love with the property when she first saw it some 14 years ago. It was dur-

ing a tour with her husband to the York Soaring club, where Murdock spent weekends flying, that she discovered what would be her dream home.

“I was driving around the area totally lost and I stopped to look at a map just outside this house,” she recalled. “I saw it was for sale and said ‘I’m going to live there’ and we bought the place the next day.”

There was considerable work that needed to be done to make the home it livable.

“Somehow the home told me it wanted to be fixed up,” she added.

It would be two years before they could finally move into the place they have called home for the past 12 years.

In those days, there wasn’t a garden at the rear, but a soccer field instead. Over the years the field has been replaced by gardens, where she grows flowers, shrubs and vegetables.

Today the home is warm and cozy and the perfect place for Day, who spends summers there, to tend her gardens, write books and put her weekly column together in a writer’s den where paperwork is heaped up on her desk.

She manages to write a book each year and has now penned a total of seven. With the The Untamed Garden she steps outside most people’s preconceptions about gardening books.

Her intent with the book is to show that gardening can be

Garden food - Belwood author and gardening columnist Sonia Day unloads some manure, supplied by a neighbour, for her gardens. photo by Barrie Murdock (Cover photo by Tracey Cox) fun and even sexy. It’s a side of gardening many gardening writers haven’t explored, usually writing about how best to grow a particular plant or start a garden. Day stays away from having her columns involve gardening advice, something she says people can get from the internet, although she isn’t confident information on the web is always correct.

“A lot of people take gardening too serious,” she said.

“I like the funny side of it all, I’m not serious about gardening.”

And like many gardening columnists, she tries to stay away from the Latin names for plants in her writing, preferring the use the name most people know the plants by.

Day’s seductive take on

Coupling - Day poses with an anthurium, a plant she is slowly discovering. She describes the plant as seductive. photo by Kris Svela

gardening starts with a story in The Untamed Garden about her father when the family lived in the Bahamas. It was a night when he was waiting for his prized cereus to bloom,

showing affection was not widely acceptable in society.

“This idea of using plants to send secret messages started with the flower-loving Turks (who were the first people

“The nice thing about gardening is you never stop learning.”

- Sonia Day, author of The Untamed Garden: A Revealing Look at Our Love Affair with Plants. something that happens within a matter of hours. It’s a memory she hangs onto through a fading newspaper account she keeps tucked away in her desk.

It was written by a journalist about what took place that night when she was 19 years old.

“My proud dad stands grinning like a Cheshire cat as he shows of his ‘lady’ - a nightblooming cereus in full lusty bloom, the flower’s creamy petals shining like silky, seethrough lingerie,” she writes, referring to the newspaper clipping.

“It was the first time that the cereus had bloomed for Dad. And the thrill was shortlived. Almost as fleeting as a kiss.

“His precious flower withered and crumpled, as cereus do, a few hours later. Yet how happy she made us, his queen of the night. How sweetly she smelled. How her golden stamens sparkled in the tropical dawn. I still recall almost every detail of my brief encounter with her.”

It was that encounter that made Day decide she wanted to be a gardener, with The Untamed Garden just another stepping stone along that path.

The book recounts both the history and cultural beliefs embedded in many different species, including orchids, lilies, peonies, tulips and the seductive fruit of the fig.

She writes about how love was intertwined with today’s tradition of giving flowers starting centuries ago when

to cultivate tulips), but later caught on in Europe and understandably so,” she writes.

“What could be more perfect than sending someone a beautiful flower or a bunch of flowers - and in doing so discreetly revealing exactly what was on your mind?”

“The French and English became the biggest fans of this new, novelty language. During the 19th century, the meanings of individual flowers were the subject of spicy gossip circulating in salons and drawing rooms on both sides of the Channel,” Day writes.

“If a certain lady received a bouquet from a certain gentleman, the ladies in her circle would examine the blooms contained in that bouquet in minute detail in order to find clues as to his intentions.

Several books were published detailing exactly what to look for, and hundreds of flowers (plus a few foliage plants) wound up with symbolic meanings. Virtually all of them concern some aspect of love.”

According to Day tulips, first grown in Turkey but traditionally connected to Holland, make perfect flowers for the southern Ontario climate.

“In Holland they plant them in good sand with good drainage,” she said of the commercial success of tulips there.

“They like cold winters and hot summers,” she said of the climate here that favours the tulip’s ideal growing conditions.

Day is a Master Gardener who took correspondence

courses at the University of Guelph when she was part of the Toronto Master Gardeners group while living in the city.

“It took me about three years to get through the course because some were boring, but it was the best thing I ever did,” she said. “You learn a lot and make fascinating friends.

“The nice thing about gardening is you never stop learning,” Day added. “That’s such a positive thing when you’re getting older and starting to wonder is this all there is?

“I get a huge amount of pleasure when I discover a plant that I’m not familiar with.

It’s such a challenge to try growing. I’m convinced that all dedicated gardeners are eccentrics. It bothers me that we’re dismissed as boring old codgers because it isn’t true.”

She added, “I’m also bothered that so many people nowadays think gardening is sissy and just for women.

“That never would have occurred to my dad. He was a keen gardener all his life - both when we lived in England and later in the Bahamas, where he grew gorgeous avocados, which I used to haul back to Canada after Christmas holidays down there. And my grandfather was head gardener at Chevening (a British country estate once owned by Prince Charles), so gardening is clearly in my genes.”

Day isn’t certain whether she will publish another gardening book and is considering working on a novel. She is also considering taking up painting again (she has water colour pieces in the City of Toronto art collection). She was even part of the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour for a couple of years.

These are hobbies she will have to fit into her hectic schedule of speaking engagements and column writing.

She will also be reading from her book at the Elora Writers’ Festival in May. As she writes in her book, “How can one help shivering with delight when one’s hot fingers close around the stem of a live flower?”

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s HEADER s e n ll e W & Health OPEN MIND

Will you know how to help?

Sometimes when we least expect it or feel prepared for it, life has a way of presenting opportunities.

Let me give you a few examples of what I mean: - your best friend was physically assaulted a few years ago and has struggled with feelings of anxiety ever since. You are with her at the mall when she breaks into a sweat and starts to hyperventilate; - your teenage son’s behavior has changed. He seems to be anxious and irritable most of the time, and he hasn’t slept much in over a week; - you’re at home watching a movie and your good friend calls. He sounds very depressed and starts talking about feeling hopeless and “wondering if life is even worth living”; or - you have a great relationship with your neighbour, but lately her mood swings and love of partying is starting to get tiring. Sometimes she is the life of the party, at other times she barely bothers to say hello.

What would you do in these situations?

You may be starting to think about times in your life

when you were concerned about someone. That “someone” could be a family member, a neighbour, a co-worker, a friend, or even yourself.

One-in-three Canadians will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime.

It would be understandable that many of you may be thinking, “I don’t know what I would do to help.” We have come to recognize that not knowing, can in fact promote misunderstandings and stigma toward people who may need help. It can stop people from providing appropriate support to their friends, co-workers, family members and acquaintances.

What we can do is prepare by learning about mental health problems and available supports. There are a number of ways to do that.

One of them is to attend a community workshop called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). This two-day training is based on the model of community members learning medical first aid. MHFA teaches participants how to recognize early signs of men-

tal health problems, identify when someone may be in mental health distress or crisis, feel more confident in providing comfort to a person experiencing mental health problems, learn how to support them in their recovery, and, most importantly, help guide a person toward appropriate help.

Anyone can benefit from attending. Just as with taking a first aid/CPR course, gaining a basic knowledge can have a life saving impact. Visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid. ca for more information. For more about similar training offered in the region, contact workshops@cmhagrb.on.ca or 1-866-448-1603 ext. 385.

This article was written by Sandra Parkinson, community educator with Canadian Mental Health Association and a Mental Health First Aid trainer. The “Open Mind” column is sponsored by individuals and organizations concerned with mental health issues in rural Wellington and Dufferin counties. Contact Canadian Mental Health Association at 519-7664450 ext. 231 or parkinsons@ cmhagrb.on.ca.

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First step - Do-it-yourself radon gas test kits like this one are available at most hardware stores. gaps around pipes.

The only way to measure the radon level in the home is to take a simple and inexpensive test, which can be purchased at most hardware stores.

Health Canada recommends testing for a minimum of three months starting in the fall, when windows and doors typically remain closed.

“Canadians are at higher risk of getting lung cancer if

radon gas is present in their homes and if they smoke or are exposed to second-hand smoke,” said Mary-Pat Shaw, acting CEO and president of the Canadian Lung Association.

“During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Canadian Lung Association encourages people to test their homes for radon gas and to eliminate their exposure to tobacco smoke.”

As part of the long-term testing process, homeowners can hire a certified professional to test their home or purchase a do-it-yourself test kit.

At the end of the testing period, the detector is sent to a laboratory and a report will be sent indicating the level of radon in the home.

If radon levels are found to exceed the Canadian guideline of 200 becquerels per cubic meter, then it can be reduced at a reasonable price.

Homeowners can visit Health Canada’s website (www.hc-sc. gc.ca) for information on the steps they can take to reduce radon levels in their home.

Dentists warn of connection between diabetes and oral health diabetes and oral health are connected.

Ontario Dental Association (ODA) officials says this means those with diabetes are at greater risk for developing oral health problems such as gum disease and infections.

On the other hand, they say, having gum disease can intensify the complications associated with diabetes by increasing blood sugar levels which, if they remain high over a period of time, can lead to complications as premature degeneration of your eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels.

How a dentist can help It’s important to remember dentists are oral health experts with the training and experience necessary to properly assess oral health.

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OTTAWA - Health officials are using Lung Cancer Awareness Month as an opportunity to warn Canadians that radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking.

Recent research by Health Canada estimates that 16 per cent of lung cancer deaths among Canadians are attributable to indoor radon exposure.

The good news is that it is easy to reduce the risk.

“November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and an opportunity to raise awareness of this significant, but relatively unknown, health risk,” Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq said in a press release last week.

“Health Canada is encouraging all Canadians to conduct a simple test to measure radon levels in their home and to take steps to reduce exposure, if necessary.”

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in the ground that can’t be seen, smelled or tasted. It can get into the home undetected through cracks in the foundation or

Today, more than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, a condition that, if left unchecked, puts them at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

More than 20 people are diagnosed with the disease every hour of every day.

Not only is diabetes a personal crisis for people with the disease, but it currently costs the health care system and economy $11.7 billion.

A number of factors have contributed to the rising number of people with type 2 diabetes, including an aging population, rising obesity rates and increasingly sedentary lifestyles.

There are a number of complications associated with diabetes, but many people are not aware that research shows

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dentists use their training and expertise to look for certain oral health conditions that could signal a diabetes test.

The most common oral health problems found in people with diabetes include: - gum disease (a type of bacterial infection caused by the build-up of plaque that affects both the gums and the bones supporting teeth in two forms: gingivitis and periodontitis); - tooth decay; - dry mouth, a condition known clinically as xerostomia; - fungal infections; - lesions in the mouth; - taste impairment; and - infection and delayed healing.

If a dentist finds signs a patient is at risk for diabetes, or that existing diabetes is not well-controlled, the patient will be referred to their family doctor for follow-up treatment or testing.

The good news is that treating either gum disease or diabetes can lead to improvements in the other. For an introduction to diabetes and oral health, ask an ODA-member dentist for the brochure Your dentist sees more than just your teeth.

In addition, at a future visit, tell the dentist: - if diagnosed with diabetes if the diabetes is under control; - if taking insulin and when the last usual dose was administered; - if there has been any other change in medical history; and - the names of all the herbal medicines, prescription and over-the-counter drugs being taken.

For more information visit the Canadian Diabetes Association at diabetes.ca, or the ODA at oda.on.ca.

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s HEADER s e n ll e W & Health Family attributes ‘miraculous’ stroke recovery to early intervention

by Chris Daponte GUELPH Karen Flewelling is hoping her family’s experience will help others identify the signs of stroke and raise awareness about the importance of receiving medical treatment as soon as possible.

The Guelph resident helped Grand River Hospital in Kitchener mark World Stroke Day last week by relaying a story about her son, Chris Osborne.

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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.

OMAFRA’S STRATFORD OFFICE CHANGES LOCATION As of Oct.15, 2012, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ (OMAFRA) Stratford office has relocated to 63 Lorne Ave. East, Suite 2B in Stratford. This is part of OMAFRA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the service it provides to its regional clients. There will be no disruption of service and all of the phone, fax and email information will stay the same. Clients are also encouraged to call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or send an email to: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca to access ministry resources.

ONTARIO LAVENDER CONFERENCE: THE BUSINESS OF LAVENDER Date: Nov. 14 and 15, 2012. Location: Quality Inn and Suites, Woodstock, Ontario Early Bird Registration Date: Oct. 29, 2012 Regular Registration: Up to Nove. 14, 2012 This event will explore practical approaches to help you successfully run and market your agri-tourism business.

Learn from the perspective of worldwide lavender experts.

Topics will include lavender production requirements, value-added product development (e.g. soaps, essential oils, and culinary products), product labelling and label claims, legal considerations (e.g. liability, bylaws), food safety and traceability, and marketing.

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For more information, and to register visit: www.ontariolavenderassociation.org ON FARM FOOD SAFETY: YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Storage of Potentially Hazardous Products Clearly label and store potentially hazardous products according to the instructions on the label. This is especially important if you have diluted or mixed pest control or cleaning products not in the original container. Products that do not have legible labels may be used accidentally or incorrectly. This could cause damage to equipment or leave residues on food and/or food contact surfaces.

Remember to keep hazardous products in a designated storage location separate from non-hazardous products to reduce food safety risks.

Food safety practices contribute to competitive, productive and sustainable agri-food business. For more information, visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs website at: www.ontario.ca/goodagpractices or call us at 1-877-424-1300.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN Several farmers are already signed up for the next two-day EFP workshop to be held on Wednesday, November 14th and will be completed Wednesday, Nov. 21 in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room from 10am to 3pm Lunch and refreshments are provided.

The whole workshop is no cost to you.

Many participants have been surprised by the amount they learn at the workshop and completing the workbook. Many find the workbook a great reference to refer to in the future.

To sign up electronically go to: www.ontariosoilcrop.org or call John at 519-846-3394 or email: wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org.

COMING EVENTS:

Nov. 13 - OMAFRA Sheep Seminar “Show Ewe the Money” – Profitable Flock Expansion – Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood from 8:45am to 4pm 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.

Nov. 18-19 - The Ontario Young Farmers Forum - “The Language of Agriculture”. Place: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Toronto Airport. Contact Name - Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario at 519-780-JFAO (5326), Email: info@oyff.ca, Website: www.oyff. ca.

Nov. 27 - OMAFRA’s “Good Agriculture Practices” Webinar Series: Using Food Safety to Market Your Products, 12 noon. Make your food safety practices work for you in the marketplace. Understand how keeping your customers informed about the food safety efforts you have made can benefit your business. Webinar details and registration online at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/ food/foodsafety/producers/webinars.htm.

Nov. 27-28 - OMAFRA Sheep Infrastructure Workshop - This two-day course is targeted toward people in the planning cycle for building large, commercial-scale infrastructure as part of an expansion plan in their sheep enterprise.

Participants will be sent home with some good ideas and the need to examine more options before committing themselves on any capital project.

The Workshop includes stops at several commercial-sized operations that are using some of the concepts covered, which will allow participants make informed decisions on expansion. For more information, click: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/ sheep/20081211.htm.

Nov. 28 - Ontario Forage Focus 2012, Shakespeare. Cost: $40, includes conference proceedings and a hot roast beef lunch. Registration deadline: Nov. 23. Details available online at: www.ontarioforagecouncil.com/programs/forage-focus-.html.

Dec. 4 - Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting, at OMAFRA boardroom, Elora at 7:30pm For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden. net.

Dec. 5 - National Farmers Union Waterloo-Wellington Local, monthly board meeting at 7:15pm at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma (they meet every first Wednesday of the month).

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MARKDALE - The Ontario Forage Council has announced their 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 Nov. 27 at the Winchester Community Centre, and in Shakespeare on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at the Shakespeare Optimist Hall.

Presentations are CEU accredited.

Keynote speaker is Dr. Michael Hutjens from the University of Illinois, who will be speaking on two topics; ”The Role of Forages for a Profitable Operation,” and “Lessons Learned from a Challenging Season”.

Hutjens has won awards from the Illinois Milk Producers, Holstein Association and the University, and has a blog on Dairyline. com.

Joel Bagg, forage specialist for 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 the 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 Nov. 23. Registration will be accepted at the door, but may not include the hot roast beef lunch.

Registration is available by phone (with Visa or Mastercard), or by mail with cheques made payable to the Ontario Forage Council.

Tradeshow and sponsorship opportunities are still available for both days of this conference. Forage Focus is an excellent opportunity to advertise businesses in the eastern part of the province.

For more information on sponsorship/tradeshow opportunities, or to register contact the Ontario Forage Council via manager Ray Robertson or Patricia Ellingwood at 519986-1484, or 1-877-892-8663 or via email to support@ontarioforagecouncil.com.

To mail your registration, send it to the Ontario Forage Council at PO Box 463, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 9, 2012 PAGE SEVEN

Area WI members gather in Alma

MAX contribution - Norwell Dairy Systems recently made a donation of $10,000 toward the PMD arena expansion project. A cheque was presented at the grand opening of the company’s new facility in Drayton on Oct. 25. Kerry Reibeling, left, and Rick Bauman, right, of Norwell Dairy Systems, present a cheque to John Joostema of the Mapleton Arena eXpansion (MAX) committee. submitted photo

Global outreach - Norwell Dairy Systems presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Mully Children’s Family which is run by Charles and Esther Mulli, of Kenya, at the official opening of the company’s new facility in Drayton on Oct. 25. From left are: Hilco Stevens (Norwell Dairy partner), Joyce Stevens, Charles Mulli, Esther Mulli, Jack Bosman (Norwell Dairy partner), Jane Bosman, Mary-Esther Wood and Larry Wood. The Mully Children’s Family aims to rescue Africa’s most vulnerable children and help them to develop to their full potential. For more information on Mully Children’s Family visit www.mcfcf.org. photo by Patrick Raftis

OFA Commentary

A royal opportunity to promote agriculture

by Mark Wales, president, Ontario Federation of Agriculture TORONTO - As many Ontario farm families wrap up harvest and get ready for winter, they are also preparing for another annual tradition – the drive to Canada’s largest city, where they participate in the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Royal, now in its 90th year, remains the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition. For Ontario farm families, the Royal has traditionally represented an opportunity to “bring the country to the city,” and engage the non-farming public in aspects of agriculture many have not had the opportunity to experience.

This year, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is participating in the Royal through our sponsorship of the Journey To Your Good Health exhibit. Visitors of all ages will be invited to connect with health and agriculture experts at exhibits, demonstrations and through active discussion. At OFA’s Future of Food and Farming booth, consumers and kids will have an opportunity to interact with the farm community through daily discussions on sustainability, food safety, production tools and new food products.

Public education about food and farming - and working

Royal tradition - OFA president Mark Wales says the Royal Winter Fair is an important tradition for rural families. with community stakeholders to develop a blueprint for agriculture in the future - is at the heart of much of what OFA strives to achieve every day. At the national level, OFA has worked with our federal counterparts and other agricultural organizations across the country to develop a national food strategy. We were also encouraged by the recent interest the provincial government has expressed around establishing a provincial food strategy.

Educational programs such as those offered at the Royal provide the ideal environment to incorporate some of the agricultural education initiatives

the OFA hopes to see in any future local food legislation.

Specifically, we want food and agriculture to be reintroduced to the Ontario school curriculum. Such a change would increase knowledge of healthy eating patterns among children and teenagers, and will allow for practical food-based skills such as how to properly plan and prepare nutritious meals.

The Royal provides an important educational opportunity to rural youth as well; it gives them the opportunity to take pride in the tasks they perform on the farm every day.

The Royal’s various competitions, showcases and outreach initiatives help rural youth understand that what they do is important, and that the information they know innately has real value to the rest of the world. And, it helps equip them with the skills and confidence to share the important role they have with the consumers who rely on them every day.

ALMA - The Guelph Area Women’s Institute 73rd Convention was held in Alma Community Centre, with members attending from the districts of Huron Perth, Waterloo, Wellington-Halton and Wellington North.

The theme was “Changing our tune,” which was used by all the speakers and guests.

The roll call was presented throughout the day with each district reporting on their activities and singing a song prepared by the members, telling about WI life. It was interesting to see how each district used a familiar tune adding their own words.

Elsie Stephenson, president of Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) brought greetings from the

office, board and members throughout the province as well as bringing members up to date on important issues.

The title for the FWIO scholarship is “how can youth have a voice in the rural community.” Students can get more information at their local WI. Women’s Institute members continue to advocate for change and help with local and international projects.

Curators and coordinators, commented on the reports printed in the report book, included Tweedsmuir, Country Heritage park, ACWW SOS, Erland Lee Museum Home, Provincial Advocacy, International Officer, Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead.

The speakers, following the theme were:

- voice training: Louise Elder, had everyone reaching notes they hadn’t been able to sing for years; - OPP: Gary Barnhardt focused on “roundabouts” answering many questions from the members; - dietician: Vicky Laforge helped us to be aware of what we eat so we can remain healthy; and - craft: Deb Griffey from Shears to You told about her alpaca farm.

The area business was dealt with and the executive for 2012-13 was installed.

Margaret McMahon, Huron Perth District invited the area to hold the 2013 convention in Huron Perth District.

Lunch was provided by the Alma Women’s Institute.

FEASTT donation - A donation of $1,350 from the FEASTT event was presented to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. From left are: Dennis Frey of Clean Field Services, David Mayberry from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Keith Martin and Bruce Kraemer of MK Martin, and Ken Brett from Alpine Plant Foods. submitted photo

FEASTT proceeds go to foodgrains bank MAPLETON - After the highly successful FEASTT (Fertilizer Efficiency and Strip Tillage Tour) on Aug. 22 at Clean Field Services near Drayton, a donation of $1,350 was made to the Canadian

Foodgrains Bank.

The collaborative effort between CFS, Alpine Plant Foods and MK Martin was an intensive plot and demonstration event, showing strip-tilled corn and soybeans with various

Alpine soil-applied and foliar applied nutrient packages.

Close to 200 growers attended from across the province and a bus load of Michigan growers attended the following day.

Nurseries can access ACC financing GUELPH - As of Oct. 1, Canadian nursery growers will be able to access the same low-cost financing that other producers benefit from each spring, even though they may not be participating in the Agristability program.

Growers currently participating in the 2012 Advance Payments Program at Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) may also qualify for additional advances.

The Advance Payments Program which was recently expanded to include nursery growers was developed by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, ACC, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. It was designed to support growers and assist with costs of production and marketing of nursery stock. Producers are now able to use their inventory as security to access up to $400,000 in operating capital

with the first $100,000 being interest free. Calculations are based on the number of products being harvested and to be sold between March and September 2013.

“What began as a program which covered a small number of nursery products for a few Ontario growers has expanded and evolved into a program which is now available in all provinces and covers thouDr. Penny Barteaux

sands of nursery products,” said Jaye Atkins, CEO of ACC. Applications are available for download at www.agcreditcorp.ca until Feb. 28 and all advances issued during that time will be required to be repaid no later than Sept. 16.

For a complete listing of all eligible products visit the ACC website. To add a product to the current listing, contact the office at 1-888-278-8807.

Eldale Veterinary Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. Penny Barteaux has joined our team full-time as a small animal practitioner.

Penny was originally from the Maritimes but attended the Ontario Veterinary College and graduated in 1993. Since that time she has worked in various clinics in the area parttime while raising her three children full-time. In 2003 she started her own equine dental practice and also became certified with the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 2005. In 2008 she started doing small animal surgery one day a week at Eldale and recently opted to take a full-time position when the opportunity arose.

Penny resides in Elmira with her spouse and grown kids.

They have two German Shepherds and two cats and enjoy the Elmira community immensely. Penny is looking forward to the great challenges and rewards involved in looking after the 150 Church St. W, Elmira furry family members 519-669-5672 of this community!

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ENTERTAINMENT Drayton closes 2012 season with Annie

Pantomine time - Rehearsals are under way for the traditional pantomime, Cinderella, playing at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh, Nov. 16 to 25. Tickets are at Erin and Hillsburgh libraries, and Brighten Up on Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street, or call the box office at 519-855-4586. Pictured are: stepmother Sybil (Kathy Venneman), the chancellor (George Silva), the ugly sisters (Dale Jones, Robert Hetu), Baron Hardup (Martyn Worsnop), Buttons (Nick Forrow), Cinderella (Erika Venerende), and villagers (Danielle Bignell, Logan Barbosa, Elyse Hodgson, Jen Farrow). Tickets are $10 at outlets, or $12 from the box office.

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Poetry slam in Guelph offers $10,000 prize GUELPH - On Nov. 10, Guelph will host an inaugural performance poetry competition with a $10,000 prize purse - the Ontario International Poetry Slam (OIPS). Presented by the not-for-profit Guelph Spoken Word, and spearheaded by local businessman and slam poetry enthusiast, Mark MacKinnon, OIPS launches at the River Run Centre.

Poetry slams have crossed the border into the hearts of Canadians from all walks of life since it was cooked up in the soul-soaked city of Chicago in a jazz lounge just over a quarter century ago. Slams were created to transform poetry from static readings for the artistic elite into stunning, interactive, dynamic, and competitive per-

formances. Only original writing can be performed and no props or musical accompaniments are allowed. Members of the audience are selected to be judges at the slam.

With the most lucrative cash purse in open slam competition history, OIPS has attracted 60 world-class poets from Canada and the United States to share their art. Many local poets from Ontario will take the River Run Centre stage, engaging in a performance poetry battle with artists representing cities as diverse as Vancouver, Calgary, Oakland, Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Halifax Montreal and St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This massive event is an unprecedented opportunity to establish Guelph as a world

leading supporter of performance poetry excellence,â&#x20AC;? said OIPS creative director Mark MacKinnon.

OIPS will feature six preliminary two-round bouts throughout the day, running from 11am until 6pm interspersed with breaks. The two poets that earn the highest scores in each of the six preliminary bouts will advance to the 8pm final bout where they will compete in a three-round format for a chance to win a share of the $10,000 prize pool. $45 audience tickets provide access to all preliminary bouts as well as the grand slam finals.

For additional details about the Ontario International Poetry Slam, and to purchase tickets, visit www.oips.ca.

Author Terry Fallis launches Music at the Hall EDEN MILLS - Awardwinning author Terry Fallis launches Eden Millsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; popular Music at the Hall season with a mixed presentation. Fallis will read from his most recent novel, Up and Down.

His reading will be complemented by performances from Guelph favourites - spoken

word artist Truth Is and musicians Harri Palm and Molly Kurvink.

The event takes place on Nov. 16 at 8 pm at the Eden Mills Community Hall.

Terry Fallis is in the midst of a cross-Canada tour, promoting his new book and celebrating his earlier satirical

novels of Canadian politics, which were featured at earlier Eden Mills Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Festivals.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at: The Bookshelf, Quebec Street, Guelph, 519-821-3311 or from Kit Bresnahan, 519-856-1188 or kitbresnahan1@gmail.com.

ST. JACOBS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Just in time for the holiday season, the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come out when the beloved tale of Little Orphan Annie is brought to life on stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, giving another generation of young people the chance to experience this enchanting musical about hope and friendship. Proclaimed by critics as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one of the best musicals ever,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Annie plays six weeks only, Nov.13 through Dec. 23. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annie is a family favourite that appeals to audiences of all ages,â&#x20AC;? says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment.

Earlier this summer Annie played to packed houses at the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene and the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend.

Inspired by the famous 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comic strip Little Orphan Annie, the Broadway musical Annie made its debut in 1977. It won seven Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, and the Grammy Award for Best Cast Show Album. The original production is one of the longest running shows in Broadway history.

In 1982, Annie became a smash-hit movie starring Aileen Quinn, Carol Burnett and Albert Finney. There is also a Disney Television movie with Kathy Bates (1999), an upcoming Broadway revival and a potential movie revival starring Willow Smith.

A rags-to-riches story about a determined young girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey from a New York orphanage to the luxurious home of billionaire businessman Oliver Warbucks, Annie boasts one of Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unforgettable scores, including Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. and the ever-optimistic Tomorrow.

This production is directed

by Alex Mustakas, who has helmed many large-scale musicals at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse including this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Band Legends.

Mustakas is joined by music director Michael Lerner and choreographer Gino Berti, as well as set designer J.C.

Annie and Sandy - Dominique Le Blanc, 13, of Halifax, plays the title role in the Drayton Entertainment production of Annie, which opens at the St. Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Playhouse on Nov. 13. submitted photo

Olivier, and lighting designer Kevin Fraser.

The cast for this production includes 13-year-old Dominique Le Blanc in the title role. The precocious Halifax native was discovered through a video audition campaign launched by Drayton Entertainment. Le Blanc flew to Ontario to audition in person with Mustakas and won the role in April.

Victor A. Young takes on the iconic role of Oliver Warbucks. Young has appeared in numerous high profile productions including Rock of Ages, Dirty Dancing and Lord of the Rings in Toronto.

Jackie Mustakas, who captivated audiences as the Wicked Witch of the West in last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of The Wizard of Oz will play Miss Hannigan, the cruel matron who runs the dismal orphanage where Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey begins.

Alongside Mustakas, as her unscrupulous brother Rooster Hannigan, is perennial audience favourite Keith Savage.

Roosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scheming lady friend, Lily St. Regis is portrayed by Melissa Thomson.

Jayne Lewis, who played roles in this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of Harvey, is Warbucksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; faithful secretary Grace Farrell.

Seasoned Canadian actor Patric Masurkevitch takes on the role of President Franklin Roosevelt.

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Chad McFadden, and Arthur Wright round out the ensemble.

Drayton Entertainment has engaged 42 local children for this production as orphans, including: Kaitlin Angus, Ayshia Anne Bailie, Kate Barry, Brooke Bauer, Jessie Bauer, Hannah Carr, Madison Carroll, Cheyenne ChandlerStrub, Claire Couturier, Terese Dimeck, Jessi Elgood, Sarah Elop, Adrienne Enns, Katherine Fischer, Sarah Rose Grainger, Avery Grierson, Aislinn Kinsella, Ella Koller, Belle Lemieux-Chan, Liz Mallory, Cailyn Mann, Danika McHugh-Scott, Emma Moroni, Thyra Morton, Kaleigh Murphy, Hadley Mustakas, Ella Nafziger, Rebecca Perry, Lauren Roth, Hayley Anne Schroder, Madison Sekulin, Morgan Thibeault, Violet Vaughn, Cecilia â&#x20AC;&#x153;CCâ&#x20AC;? Weber, Emily Weir, Payton Wentzlaff, Sarah Werezak, Caroline Wiechers, Audrey White, Spencer Wither, Emma Wolle and Lillian Ziss.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 519 747-7788 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com.

Funky Mamas on Grammy ballot GUELPH - Guelphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Funky Mamas are just finishing their Pickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Garden CD release tour for their third CD with what could be a potential Grammy award-winning album. With seven shows in total, the Mamas started their release tour in Guelph and also performed in Kingston, Ottawa, and Wakefield (QC).

The Funky Mamas have been sharing their love of live music since 1998, when the local moms met at a playgroup in the community. Since those humble beginnings, the Mamas have toured across Canada, released two previous CDs, have collaborated on various compilations, and won many awards This quartet of Tannis Maynard Langedijk, Georgia Urban, Kate Vsetula and Chantal von Maydell play original and funkified traditional tunes.

Their third award winning album is available at The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Factory, Simply Wonderful, The Bookshelf, Diaper Days or directly from their website www.thefunkymamas.com

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 9, 2012 PAGE NINE

Spotlight on Business Advertorial

Triangle Sewing - Sewing for everyone skilled at making their own clothes. And, of course, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a skill they will keep for life.

Although the summer is over, we should mention that the store offers a March Break and a summer camp for children too. The upstairs classroom is big and bright, the walls decorated with examples of past creations. What a great idea for a creative child.

They also offer a wide range of adult classes, everything from dressmaking to quilting and for all skill levels. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even a class totally dedicated to zippers and how to insert them.

Nancy and Nick welcome you!

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Smith returns to area to offer soccer academy starting this fall GUELPH - Recently, after much deliberation, professional soccer player Ross Smith decided to hang up his professional playing boots and devote his knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to youth soccer players.

Building on the success of the popular No Tippy Tappy (NTT) summer program presented in Rockwood for the past four years, Smith is now offering a year-round program of training and coaching to help youth soccer players develop their individual skills and performance level.

“While I was a professional soccer player, I couldn’t get enough of improving as a player,” said Smith. “I was always looking for inspiring, competitive and professional training opportunities with other likeminded players.”

Subsequent to his NCCA Division I soccer scholarship with the University of Rhode Island, the Guelph native enjoyed a successful full-time career playing against teams such as Manchester City, Fulham and West Ham United (English Premier League), Boca Juniors (Premiera Division, Argentina), and Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps (North America).

In addition to Smith’s professional experience, he has a background in physical education, extensive youth coaching experience, and a network of top quality coaches from the

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United States and Britain.

“I was fortunate to meet many innovative soccer minds while I was playing professionally,” said Smith.

“I get a complete buzz when I think about the quality of coaching that NTT will be able to offer our soccer community.”

Officials say the ultimate strength of the NTT Soccer Academy is its vision of providing a professional and challenging soccer environment for players, while fostering an atmosphere of fun, friendship, and team spirit.

The NTT summer camps

will branch out from Rockwood to Guelph and Milton. The full force of what is being offered for spring 2013 will be announced in mid-February.

To introduce the yearround NTT Soccer Academy, a fall and winter program is being offered for U-5 to U-13 boys and girls, beginning this month at three locations: the Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Centre in Marden, the University of Guelph, and Rockwood Centennial Public School.

For more details and a complete schedule, visit www. notippytappy.com.

First tourney - The Grand River PeeWee Rep BB girls hockey team played in its first tournament of the season in Etobicoke recently at the Pink the Rink Tournament. Team officials say the girls battled hard in the round robin, showcasing some grit and team play. The team played Etobicoke in the consolation final, coming out on top for a 3-1 victory and a third place finish. submitted photo

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Bonspiel bragging rights - Officials say the third annual Grandmothers of the Grand Bonspiel at the Fergus Curling Club on Oct. 27 was a success, with a great turnout and raising more than $1,500 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. TOP: The winner of the first draw was the team skipped by Hugh Black, including from left: Helen Noels, Don Noels, Black, and Margie Diffin. ABOVE: The winners of the second draw, for the third year in a row, was the team skipped by Daisy Moore of Elora that included, from left: Laurie Black-Rooney (co-convenor) Joan McDonald, Alice Holyoke, Grace Holyoke, Jean Loney (co-convenor) and Moore. photos by Bill Longshaw

Local hockey team offers online auction in support of European trip

by Chris Daponte FERGUS - Sixteen players on the Centre Wellington Fusion Minor Midget AA hockey team are likely looking forward to this year’s Christmas break even more than usual.

From Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 the team will be travelling to Europe for a hockey tour through Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, where it will be matched against comparable AA teams.

“It’s a dream come true for all the boys,” said Lisa McColeman, whose youngest son Josiah plays on the team.

“I’m sure it will be a great experience for them.”

The trip will cost $2,500 per player and the team has been fundraising since January, including bottle drives, 50-50 draws at home games, Elmira

Poultry and Little Caesar’s pizza sales, and a golf tournament in Acton in September.

“Overall, we’ve had an awesome response from the community,” said McColeman.

“It’s really exciting for the boys to see that people care.”

Plans are in place for a bake sale in Arthur on Nov. 18 and the team is also offering its services for fall clean-up duties in the area.

But the big fundraiser is an online auction from Nov. 11 to 18 through www.rapid-sell.ca, a division of David Moore and Associates Inc., whose owner also has a son on the team.

Over 250 items will be offered in the auction, ranging from a car to a shed to smaller items like sporting event tickets, furniture, hay and beef, and much more.

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who donates to the auction will have a link to their own website posted on the auction site.

The team is also accepting corporate sponsors, who can have their name placed on a banner the team will take on the trip and also display at future home games.

The original goal was to raise the entire cost of the team trip, with anything beyond that donated to Groves hospital in Fergus - but McColeman explained the team has decided it will host another fundraiser for the hospital upon its return, even if it does not reach its goal for the trip to Europe.

“We’ve been really humbled by the response we’ve had,” she said.

Anyone interested in helping with any of the team’s fundraisers can call Lisa McColeman at 519-843-7519.

whatever the season. whatever the sport. send us your photos, story ideas or scores. submit online: www.wellingtonadvertiser.com

Wellington - Second Section The Wellington Advertiser, May 6, InsideInside Wellington - Second Section of TheofWellington Advertiser, Friday,Friday, November 9, 2011 2012 PAGE PAGE FIFTEEN ELEVEN

Inside Wellington Events FROM PAGE TWO *** Community craft sale. 9:30am-1:30pm. Evergreen Seniors community centre, 683 Woolwich St. Guelph 519-823-1291.

Homemade jewellery, knitting, gift card, crafts and much more. *** Live and Silent Charity Auction. Antiques, vacations, art work, gourmet dinners and more. Proceeds to preserve Dublin Street United Church. Silent auction 6:30pm in the church hall at 68 Suffolk St. W., Guelph, live auction 8:30pm. $10 admission includes refreshments. For tickets or info. 519-821-0610 x 221. *** Johnny Heaman Band, Harriston Legion Branch 296. $12/ person.

8pm. Light Lunch provided. *** Vegas Night. Maryhill Knights of Columbus. Bridgeport Rod & Gun, 1229 Beitz Road, RR1 Breslau. 519-648-2633. 8pm.

Quilts and prizes to be won. All proceeds to charity. Call Mike Runstedler 519-648-3394, Doug Zinger 519-648-2939. *** Sleigh Bell Fantasy. St. George’s Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-822-1366. 11am-2pm. Gifts, attic treasures, raffle, baking and more. Lunch, adults $6, children $2. *** Scottish Heritage Dinner. 6pm at Knox-Elora Presbyterian Church. Tickets - adults $15, 8 & under $7. Call 519-846-0680. *** Drayton Christmas Craft Show. Local vendors, door prizes, penny table, light lunch. 10am-2pm. Admission: Free. Donations to Food Bank appreciated. Drayton Community Centre 68 Main St. Drayton. *** Adult/Senior Ice Skating 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost - $7 per person. *** Christmas Craft and Bake Sale. Burns Presbyterian Church, 155 Main Street Erin. 10am-3pm. Huge selection. *** Country Dance. Alma Community Hall. $10. Dance to Country Troubadours. *** H.O.P.E. Workshop: Supporting Someone with Mental Health Issues. 9:30–3pm. Are you a caregiver, friend, or family member supporting someone with mental health issues, who is over the age of 18? Topics include signs and symptoms, stigma, self-care, resources. Claire Stewart Medical Clinic. Lunch provided. Register now by calling Mandy 519-323-0255 X5083. Space limited. *** Arthur Agricultural Society presents the Annual Roast Beef Dinner and Muir Family Entertainment. Social 6:30pm, dinner 7pm. $24. Call 519-848-5917 for tickets.

Sun. Nov.18

Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast at Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street. 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.

Everyone is welcome. *** Jamboree. Harriston Legion #296. $5. Entertainment 1pm. Supper $10, served at 4:30pm. Musicians, singers, dancers and spectators welcome. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Pyjama & Stuffed Toy Drive. Help families & children in need in our community. Please bring a pair of new pyjamas or a clean stuffed toy to the Healthy Choices Wellness Show. 10:30-4:30pm.

Delta Hotel & Conference Centre, 50 Stone Road W., Guelph.

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Elmira & District Horticultural Society. “Christmas decorating with Darlene Aberle” Trinity United Church, 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. ***

Harriston and District Horticultural Society annual meeting, pot luck supper and awards night. Harriston-Minto Community Centre auditorium. 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Tues. Nov. 20

Cancer Support Group. Upper Grand 753 Tower St. S. Wheelchair accessible. 1st Wednesday of the month lunch out. Contact Joyce 519-843-3213 or Judy 519-843-3947 Ext. 100. *** Seniors Day. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 234, 57 Watson Parkway S., Guelph. Registration 1:30, games start at 2pm.

Euchre, bid euchre, cribbage, shuffleboard and darts. Beef stew dinner $7, served at 5pm. *** Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296. 1:30pm sharp. *** Guelph Township Horticultural Society Pot Luck Supper at Marden Community Centre and library building. 6:30pm. Please bring a food to share and your own dishes and cutlery. Prize money for the year will be paid. Annual meeting and installation of new officers. 7368 Wellington County Rd. 30. Contact: 519822-5289. *** Beginnings Family Services, Guelph “Chocolate Extravaganza” fundraising event. 7-9pm, Crestwicke Baptist Church, 400 Speedvale Ave. East, Guelph. Suggested donation of $25/person.

Event includes music, entertainment, silent auction, client stories and chocolate. Call Heather Teeter at 519-763-7980 for info. *** Open House. Welcome-guests and former members to the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Mount Forest Motivators Toastmasters Club. 7-9pm at 485 King St. E. and London Road, Mount Forest.

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Orangeville & Area M.S. Support Group. 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7-9pm. Westside Secondary School, Rm.#124. 300 Alder St., Orangeville. Call Diane 519-941-3712.

thurs. Nov. 22

Euchre. St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest. 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Pork Dinner, Trinity United Church, Listowel 4:30-7pm. Adults - $13, $15 at door, Children $5. Call Kathy at 519-291- 6312 for tickets. Call Shirley at 519-291-3358 for take-out or delivery. *** Eramosa Union Cemetery annual meeting 7:30pm at Barrie Hill Church. All welcome.

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

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Mount Forest & District Sports Complex 850 Princess St., Mount Forest Admission: $2 per person

Full Breakfast for $6, Door Prizes and a Raffle to win cash and other great prizes For more information contact Crystal at 519.323.4077or crystals@wightman.ca

fri. Nov. 23

Cranberry Market. 7-11pm. Unique artisans, café, musical entertainment, auction preview. $2 Admission. Trillium Waldorf School, 540 Victoria Road North, Guelph, 519-821-5140.

Sat. Nov. 24

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. *** Saturday Night Dance at the Elora Legion featuring the Country Versatiles. Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided.

Call 519-846-0830. *** Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade. Theme - A Modern Christmas 7-9pm. Free Hot Chocolate, Free Skating. Bring your camera to take a photo with Santa. Award for best float. *** The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 234, 57 Watson Parkway S., Christmas Craft and Bake Sale. 10am-3pm. . Lunch counter, free parking and free admission. *** For more events go to: www.wellingtonadvertiser.com

Tastes of India Fundraiser FREE THE CHILDREN

Delicious Indian appetizers, silent auction and fun entertainment Sunday, December 2nd, 4-7pm Pike Lake Golf Clubhouse Tickets $25.00 Tickets at Shoppers Drugmart, Uptown Entertainment Centre, Mount Forest or call Donna at 519-323-1780

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Horoscopes - For the Third week of November ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Wonderful things can happen when you really don’t expect them, Aries.

You may experience a pleasant surprise in the next several days, so be on the lookout for excitement.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may have to juggle a few events to get everything you want to have accomplished done by a certain date. It could prove to be a hairy few days.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Now is the time to get serious about saving, Gemini. No matter how hard you wish it, you will not see extra money simply appear in your bank account unless you put it there.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 It could take a couple of attempts before you reach the level of satisfaction you are seeking, Cancer. Patience is key whenever delving into uncharted waters.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a lot of things need to get done, but you’re worried there simply isn’t enough time to clear your docket. You have to cut out some of the nonessentials for now.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, now might be the time for

a permanent change in scenery. Your finances might be ready for you to uproot and follow your heart to another locale.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are ready to begin a big adventure. There may be moments that are scary, but overall the experience will be a good one for you and anyone else involved.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, although you like to step up to a challenge, this week you really are not feeling like exerting yourself. Take some time to recuperate and build up renewed energy.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this week you may be called to go above and beyond. As usual, you are ready to rise to the challenge. Take care to put your best effort into the task.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 That monster vacation you have been planning may have to be put on hold, Capricorn. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t take a few weekend jaunts to make up for it.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, the only way to recharge your batteries this week is to plan a trip. There is nothing like a change of scenery to breathe new life into a situation.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 When someone does not take your advice, it can be easy to feel slighted.

Don’t let it bother you, Pisces, as it’s beyond your control.

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 to the left.

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Roads Winter Maintenance Winter is here and the County of Wellington winter road maintenance programme is underway. County plow trucks are ready to clear the roads covered with snow.

For winter road conditions on Wellington County Roads, contact Central Garage 24/7 at: 519.821.2090 or 1.866.799. 4166. This number is available until April 13.

CHEQUE PRESENTATION At the October 25 County Council Meeting, Warden Chris White presented Jennifer Beaupre and Dirk Keummling from Guelph-Wellington Crime Stoppers with a cheque for $1,136.66 from proceeds of the annual County police auction.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington 32nd Annual Christmas Show and Sale Saturday, November 17 Mount Forest and District Sports Complex 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Admission $2 • 100’s of unique items • baking • door prizes

Watch for the flashing blue lights of county plow trucks. When approaching them from behind, slow down, stay back and be patient, do not pass around them.

QUESTIONS? Engineering Services, Road Division T: 519.837.2601 E: roadsinfo@wellington.ca

• fresh greenery • breakfast $6 • special auction

A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON POLICE SERVICES BOARD

Remembrance Day Reads Remembrance Day is a time to remember the thousands of Canadians who sacrificed their lives in military service. The library has a variety of material available for all ages to explore the history of wars Canadian soldiers have fought in.

We’ll Never Forget by Jean Miso (Adult non-fiction book and CD) A Poppy Is To Remember by Heather Patterson (Junior non-fiction book) Remembrance Day by Molly Aloian (Junior non-fiction book) Prisoner of Dieppe: WWII by Hugh Brewster (Junior fiction book) The War To End All Wars: The Story Of WWI by Jack Batten (Junior non-fiction book) War Horses Of WWI (DVD) Two Headed Eagle by John Biggins (Adobe EPUB/PDF eBook) World War II by H.P. Willmott (Adult non-fiction book) Korea: Canada’s Forgotten War by John Melady (Adult non-fiction book) Triumph At Kapyong: Canada’s Pivotal Battle In Korea by Dan Bjarnason (Adult non-fiction book) March Forth: The Inspiring True Story Of A Canadian Soldier’s Journey Of Love, Hope And Survival

by Trevor Greene (Adult non-fiction book) Please check at your local branch for availability of these titles.

“At Fault” False Alarm Reduction Policy The Wellington County Police Services Board and Wellington County O.P.P. are working toward reducing the number of false alarms requiring police response, by continuing to monitor alarm locations and issuing fee invoices to the owners of premises having “at fault” false alarms.

False alarms have a serious impact on police service resources.

CONTACT: Kelly-Ann Wingate, Parking, Licensing and Alarm Coordinator 519.837.2600 x 2510* kellyannw@wellington.ca

Santa Claus and Holiday Parade Dates Erin Harriston Elora Arthur Clifford Puslinch Fergus Palmerston Mount Forest Drayton Moorefield Rockwood Alma

Saturday, November 24 Saturday, November 24 Saturday, November 24 Saturday, November 24 Saturday, November 24 Sunday, November 25 Saturday, December 1 Saturday, December 1 Friday, December 7 Friday, December 7 Saturday, December 8 Thursday, December 13 Sunday, December 23

1:30 pm 3:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 1:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm

Downtown Erin Downtown Harriston Downtown Elora Downtown Arthur Downtown Clifford County Roads #34 and Brock Rd S , Aberfoyle Downtown Fergus Downtown Palmerston Downtown Mount Forest Downtown Drayton Downtown Moorefield Downtown Rockwood Downtown Alma

For more information, please call your local municipal office.

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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