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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, December 9, 2011

Fri. Dec 9

December 9 and 10 - Marsville Community Christmas Concert.

Marsville Hall. Start time 7:30pm. Adults $8, Children $5. For reserved tickets please call Earl Lennox 519-928-3457. *** Dec. 9 and 10 - Fun for the whole family, An Evening of Christmas Cheer with the Not So Grand Players at the Fergus Grand Theatre. *** Beef Dinner at Conestogo Masonic Hall, 61 Wellington St. Drayton 5:30-7pm. Tickets $12 Call 519-638-2123 or 519-6382047.

Sat. Dec 10

European Noel - International opera star, baritone James Westman joins the Grand River Chorus and Guelph Symphony Orchestra to present a performance featuring the music of Bach, Handel, Vaughan-Williams, and Tchaikovsky. photo by Dario Acosta

Guelph Symphony Orchestra offers classics, festive music to start the season

GUELPH Guelph Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas offering is a blend of classics and festive seasonal music and will be presented on Dec. 11 at 3pm at the River Run Centre.

Welcoming the Grand River Chorus and with international opera baritone James Westman, it will be an afternoon of music by Bach, Handel, Vaughan-Williams, and Tchaikovsky. The audience will be invited to join in for an annual sing-along.

Artistic director and conductor Judith Yan hopes the concert will invite Guelph audiences into the Christmas spirit.

“Come be a part of the GSO holiday celebrations,’ Yan said. “Make GSO’s European Noël your first party of the season.”

The New Year Dreams of Vienna concert will follow on

Jan. 1, at 3pm, at the River Run Centre. GSO’s annual Viennese-style musical extravaganza has become a Guelph tradition.

Featuring the return of tenor and raconteur Mark DuBois, together with soprano Corinne Lynch, and music paired with dancing, it is an event to welcome in the New Year.

The 2011-12 season also launches GSO’s new under-30 ticket series.

Anyone under the age of 30 can purchase a regularly priced ticket for $20 from 6pm Friday until the Sunday concert time of 3pm. Tickets can be purchased either online or in person for best available seats.

Proof of age is required at time of collection.

Tickets for those performances are available at the River Run Centre box office (519-763-3000) or can be purchased online at riverrun.ca.

The Hilltop Singers Present

Comin’ Up Christmas December 10, 2011 at 7:30pm AND December 11, 2011 at 2:30pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus

Tickets - $12 Available at the Church Office 519-843-3565 or from any Hilltop Singer.

In support of local charities.

Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8 - 9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost - $7/person. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015. *** Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Belwood Hall. 8am-11am, Adults (age 13 and up) $5 ea, Children (age 4 to 12) $2.50 ea, Children age 3 and under are free. Photos available for $7 with emailed image. *** Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. Ring of Fire: A Johnny Cash Experience. Rapidly becoming Canada’s favourite tribute to The Man In Black. 8pm. Box Office 519-855-4586. *** Dec. 10 and 11 The Hilltop Singers Present Comin’ Up Christmas.

Sat.- 7:30pm, Sun.-2:30pm. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Tickets - $12. Available at the Church Office 519-8433565 or from any Hilltop Singer. *** Red Cross Babysitting Course for young people ages 11 and over.

9am-3pm. Cost: $55. Pre-registration is required. Space limited to 14 participants. Hillsburgh Branch, Wellington County Library, 98B Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. 519-855-4010. *** Old Tyme Dance 8pm-12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Country Ways. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Clifford & District Lions Club, the Rotary Club and the Redwood Restaurant and the many suppliers. 8-11am at the Redwood Restaurant.

Sun. Dec 11

Winter Trees. Please call the Guelph Lake Nature Centre at 519836-7860 to register. Learn how to identify trees by using the three “B’s” – branches, bark and buds. 2-4pm, $5/person. *** Stories of Christmas (A Journey Around the World to Celebrate the Birth of a King), by joint choir of Knox-Elora and St. Andrew’s Alma. 3pm at Knox-Elora Presbyterian Church. Freewill offering.

Refreshments and fellowship following. *** Elora and Bethany United Church presents Christmas in the Country - corner of Church and Geddes Streets. 3pm. A story of love and forgiveness. Refreshment follows. Free will offering to EUC Outreach. *** Eden Mills United Church, 7:30pm. A Reading of CBC’s Stewart McLean’s Polly Anderson’s Christmas Party by Chris Wilson, with folk music by James Gordon. Admission: Food Bank donation. *** “A Holiday Chorus” by The Royal City Ambassadors with special guests, individuals and groups; performing four-part a cappella harmony; for families. 3pm at Holy Rosary Church, 175 Emma St. Guelph. Good Will Offering. Contact -Bob Briden - 519-8222700.

Mon. Dec 12

8th Annual Ladies Community Christmas Carols by Candlelight Service. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Enjoy an evening of special music and fellowship. 7:45pm. Refreshments following. All welcome.

Tues. Dec 13

Pepper Cards Harriston Legion Branch #296. Start at 1:30pm sharp. Come on out and have some fun.

Wed. Dec 14

Euchre Harriston Legion Branch #296. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Christmas Traditions Around the World. 6:30-7:30pm. A family event at the Hillsburgh Branch Library, 98B Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. To register phone 519-855-4010.

Thur. Dec 15

Jamboree. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur (Next to St. John Church) 7pm. For cancellation info. due to weather call 519-848-6723.

Fri. Dec 16

Punch Party/Silent Auction. Start at 5pm. Harriston Legion Branch #296. Entertainment by the “Fabulous 4”. All are welcome to join in the fun. Silent Auction tables. Bidding Ends at 10pm. Donations for this can be dropped off at the Legion. Draws and entertainment so come on in and enjoy. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6- 8pm. All you can eat. No take outs. *** Dec. 16 and 17- Shepherd’s Play. Friday 7pm and Saturday 2pm.

Come enjoy a magical performance of the nativity story in a barn above the cows, presented by the Trillium Waldorf School community. Admission is by donation; pay what you can. Don’t forget warm clothing and blankets. Venue: Fourfold Farm Barn, #7682 4th Line Nichol Rd., Elora. For more information contact Connie Watson at 519-821-5140. *** Mount Forest United Church Senior Choir and Friends under the leadership of our Music Director Derek Moore. “Silent was the Night” Cantata at 7:30pm. Mount Forest United Church.

Wheelchair accessible. All are welcome.

Sat. Dec 17

Fergus Brass Band plays at the Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8 9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost - $7/ person. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree 2-5pm. Christmas Karaoke 8:30pm. *** Country Dance in the new Alma community hall. Admission $10. *** A Christmas Celebration with the Orangeville Community Band 7:30pm. New Hope Community Church, Corner of Riddell Road and Townline, Orangeville. Tickets: Adults $15 or 2 for $25, Seniors $10, children under 12 $5. Call Kathy at 519-216-4167 for tickets. *** Guelph Chamber Choir presents Handel’s “Messiah”. Handel’s masterwork embodies the essence of Christmas in sublime music of birth, renewal and celebration. Experience the joy of the season through a tradition that has inspired generations of music lovers.

River Run Centre, Guelph. 8pm Box office: 519-763-3000.

Sun. Dec 18

‘Sundays @ 3 Series’ at 3pm. A Victorian Christmas. Dublin Chancel Choir; Martin Anderle, conductor and organist. The Trillium Brass, Jane and John Watson. Admission at the door: $20/Students $5. Concert series tickets: $54. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W,. Guelph. 519-821-0610. *** St. John’s Anglican Church, Rockwood invites you to their annual ‘Carols On The Green’ Christmas sing-a-long. 6:30pm until our voices give out. Bonfire, hot beverages, cookies and carol sheets provided. Children bring your sleds if it snows, we have a great hill on the corner of Main St. and Hwy #7, at St. John’s Church Hall, Rockwood. *** Fergus Legion Community Breakfast with Santa. Bring your kids. $6. *** Alma Optimist Club Santa Claus parade, 2pm. The only parade longer than the town. Followed by a Visiting Canata Choir in the Presbyterian Church. All Welcome. *** Cantata- Lead Me Back To Bethlehem. 2:30pm, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mount Forest and Dec. 19, 7:30pm, St. John’s Catholic Church, Arthur. Directed by Derek Moore and performed by area choirs. Free will offering.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, December 9, 2011 PAGE THREE

David Beattie & John Carter: Over 120 years of combined service to local Masonic Lodge

by Chris Daponte

FERGUS - Many people, influenced by historical halftruths and recent pop culture references like Dan Brown’s novel The Lost Symbol, still view Freemasonry as a mystical, secretive sect with odd customs.

But two long-time members of Fergus’ Mercer Lodge (#347) say most Masonic stories have been blown out of proportion and the organization is known more today for offering fellowship and community service.

“It’s really not a secret,” said David Beattie, a member of the Mercer Lodge for over 60 years.

He smiled and continued, “I was once told, ‘If it was a secret organization, you wouldn’t know who its members were’.”

John Carter, who was recently named the Mercer Lodge’s historian, agreed and said much has changed since he first joined the Fergus lodge over 50 years ago.

“There’s a lot less secrets now than when I joined,” Carter said.

At that time, he explained, Freemasons did not even want photographs taken of their members or the lodge, and women were strictly forbidden from entering Masonic Lodges.

Freemason events and ceremonies now often appear in local newspapers. And women are regularly welcomed in the buildings today, particularly as part of the affiliated group Order of the Eastern Star (although Freemasons have retained the men-only membership requirements).

The Mercer Lodge in Fergus today boasts around 80 members. In Ontario, there are approximately 64,000 Masons belonging to some 630 lodges in 46 districts, governed by a Grand Lodge in Hamilton.

According to the Grand Lodge’s website, Masonry is “the world’s oldest and largest fraternal organization.”

Worldwide, there are more than four million Masons, about half of whom call North America home.

The website states the “singular purpose” of Freemasonry is “to make good men better”

and to teach members “each person has an obligation to make a difference for good.”

One of the main strengths of Freemasonry is helping others. Masonic Lodges in Ontario donate in excess of $3-million annually.

The exact origin of Freemasonry is unclear, though the earliest Masonic text has been dated to the year 1390 and the first Grand Lodge was established in England in 1717.

The Mercer Lodge officially opened in April 1876, with the help of members at the Irvine Lodge in Elora, which was founded in 1868.

Named after William Mercer, a renowned past Grand Master, the Fergus lodge originally met in the Odd Fellows hall in town. In 1879, the Fergus group began renting the upstairs of the former town office, and in 1900 it moved to the third floor of the Argo Block at the corner of St. Andrews and St. David Streets.

It remained there until 1961, when the current building on St. Andrew Street East was opened.

A lodge is the basic organizational unit of Freemasonry.

Each lodge must hold monthly meetings and elect, initiate and promote members and officers.

“Every member is encouraged to attend the meetings,” said Carter.

Like any organization, Masonic Lodges have formal business, including annual general meetings and committees, charity funds and other reports, including those dealing with financial and membership details.

“I found out a few things I didn’t know about the activities,” Beattie said of his early days as a Freemason.

Many are unaware that the number and type of activities is individual to each lodge, and each can develop and observe its own traditions.

Carter said the Mercer Lodge in Fergus has been particularly active with local charities. It is a regular contributor to various fundraisers for the Groves Memorial Hospital, including the most recent CT scanner campaign, and the lodge has also spon-

sored blood donor clinics in town, he explained.

This year, the lodge is raising funds specifically for prostate cancer research, Carter said, adding it will also continue its annual support of The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, as well as the Child Identification Program (CHIP).

The latter is a charitable initiative by North American Masonic Lodges to aid in the identification and recovery of missing children. The program is supported monetarily at the Grand Lodge level, and staffed by volunteers from subordinate lodges, as well as law enforcement and dental professionals.

The CHIP program allows parents to create a free kit of identifying materials for their children, including a physical description, fingerprints, video, dental imprint and DNA sample.

The purpose of the program, which has been lauded by various groups and organi-

Decades of service - Dave Beattie, second from left, and John Carter, far right, were recognized in 2006 for 60 and 50 years respectively as Freemasons. Joining them for the event, was John Calder, far left, and Grand Master Gary Atkinson. submitted photo ber is not by invitation only.

A man must express his interest in joining and then must be sponsored by two current members.

Then, a small committee of Freemasons conducts an investigation of sorts to ensure the prospective member is of good character. He must also meet other criteria, which can change depending on the jurisdiction but generally includes: - joining of his own free will; - the belief in “a Supreme Being” (the form of which is left to interpretation by the candidate), though officials are quick to point out Freemasonry is neither a religion nor a substitute for one; - being at least the minimum age (usually from 18 to 25 years old) although in some

“I was once told, ‘If it was a secret organization, you wouldn’t know who its members were’.”

- Freemason David Beattie, joking about the misconceptions surrounding that group. zations, is to provide critical information to the public and to law enforcement officials in the event the child goes missing.

In recent years the CHIP program has become somewhat synonymous with Freemasons, but it is certainly not the only charitable endeavour of the organization.

In fact, Carter said, many men join nowadays specifically as another way to become more active in their own community.

In that respect, not a lot has changed for the Freemasons, he added - they have always prided themselves on helping others.

Another aspect that has remained relatively unchanged is becoming a Freemason is a little more difficult than joining other organizations.

Contrary to common misconception, becoming a mem-

places the son of a Mason may join earlier than others; - be of good morals and of good reputation; - be of sound mind and body; and - be able to provide character references.

Once selected for initiation, prospective members then face a secret ballot election, using white and black marbles.

Depending on the jurisdiction, the number of adverse votes needed to “black ball” someone can range from one to three.

There are three general degrees Freemasons can obtain: - Entered Apprentice, which members receive upon initiation; - Fellow Craft, an intermediate degree, involved with learning; and - Master Mason, also known as the “third degree” and a

necessity for participation in most aspects of Masonry.

The degrees represent stages of personal development and are decided by a number of factors and requirements that can differ for each individual.

There are further degrees - for example, in either the Scottish or York Rites - names with higher numbers that are considered supplements to the Master Mason degree.

Carter himself obtained a standing of 32 degrees (out of 33) in the Scottish Rite.

“Outstanding” members can also be elected or appointed to the Grand Lodge of Ontario, he explained.

Beattie, who turns 97 on Christmas Eve, still vividly recalls when he joined the Mercer Lodge.

“It was April 7, 1944,” he said with a smile.

At the time, he farmed land in old Nichol Township just south of Ennotville and also served as clerk at various farm auction sales.

“It was kind of interesting work,” said Beattie, who was friends with several Freemasons.

“I knew quite a few people that belonged,” he said, noting he joined mostly for the fellowship.

He held several positions at the club, including almost two decades as treasurer, and he also served as district secretary for the Freemasons. He was also Master of the Mercer Lodge in 1955, when Carter became a member.

Carter, born in the Toronto area in 1922, was also a farmer for many years in former West Garafraxa Township. He served seven years on council there, including one as reeve, and later served two terms on Fergus council, prior to amalgamation in 1999.

Carter, who also worked as a property assessor for 23 years, was interested in Freemasonry at a young age, after his father expressed interest in joining.

“He encouraged me,” said

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Looking back on over 120 years of combined membership as Freemasons, both men cite the opening of the new Mercer Lodge on St. Andrew Street in Fergus as a major accomplishment.

“You could hardly get in the lodge,” Carter said of the 1961 official opening.

Almost 270 attended that ceremony, which included the dedication of the hall by past Grand Master Harry Martin.

Carter, who was Master of the Mercer Lodge the year of the opening, said rising rent and three flights of stairs at the lodge’s previous home (above a hardware store at the corner of St. Andrew and St. David Streets) necessitated the purchase of a new home.

Much of the work on the new building was completed by local Freemasons, including one contractor who helped in excavation and laying the foundation. Thanks to the help of members, the total cost for the lodge was a modest $22,000, said Carter.

He and Beattie shared several laughs as they recalled the good times they’ve had through Freemasonry over the years.

The pair, who first met on a softball field as youths, have a remarkable amount in common. Both were one of two children (with one sister), both grew up close to Fergus, and both were farmers and never married.

And, not surprisingly, both highly recommend joining Freemasonry to any local men with an interest in doing so.

“I was never sorry [I joined],” said Beattie.

Carter agreed. “That was a common phrase - ‘you’ll never be sorry’.”

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Health & Wellness

A guide to healthy holiday eating The holiday season has officially arrived, and with it the constant sight of cookies, candies, cakes and chocolate.

Every weekend includes a party, get together, or pot luck, all with the promise of delectable treats and guaranteed overindulgence.

It’s almost impossible to think of the holidays as a time for healthy eating. But cakes, cookies and gluttony aside, traditional holiday meals are actually very nutritious.

Here are five tips on how to eat healthy over the holidays without feeling deprived.

Don’t skip meals This is the most common health tip for the holidays – but it’s consistent for a reason.

Eating at regular times throughout the holidays is the best way to fend off over-eating. Not only does it ensure that you aren’t starving when you get to the party or Grandma’s family dinner, it also maintains your blood sugar throughout the day, which will help reduce the need to taste every dessert on the menu at least once.

Don’t skip breakfast or lunch, and ensure that you have a snack or two between meals including vegetables, fruit and nuts and you’ll be

amazed by how satisfied you are before the second helpings come around.

Drink plenty of water With the holidays comes a seemingly mandatory increase in your caffeine and alcohol intake. These two holiday staples are hard on your liver and kidneys, and increase the risk for dehydration. So make sure you have your 8oz. of water per day and then some.

Drink a big glass of water before the festivities, one when you get home and a few in between. This will not only reduce the likelihood of dehydration, but it also reduces the hunger response and will improve digestion so that you don’t still feel full and sluggish on boxing day.

Eat seasonally Historically, our traditional holiday meal was a celebration of the harvest and time to transition from eating fresh foods to eating cured and stored foods.

This led to a big meal including a fresh protein source (typically poultry) along with a combination of fresh vegetables and a variety of fruits and vegetables that would be kept in storage for the rest of the winter.

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To ensure a healthy holiday season, the best bet is to return to our roots and prepare a meal like our great-great-grandparents would have made.

A turkey roasted with a variety of root vegetables such as potatoes, beets, turnip, carrots, onions and garlic, fresh steamed vegetables such as beans, broccoli, kale and cabbage, and baked squash and pumpkins will not only satisfy any hungry belly, but also ensure a nutrient dense meal that contains a variety of important vitamins, minerals and fibre.

To fix the sweet tooth, pick just one or two family favourite desserts to serve. Put the cookies away or give them as gifts. If the options are limited, the need to have second and third helpings of dessert will be eliminated.

Eat slowly The holidays are about spending time with the people we love, not about stuffing our faces until the buttons start to pop.

It takes up to 20 minutes for our brains to realize we’re full. This is often longer than we allow between helpings of dinner.

So take the time to enjoy the company of others, have lively conversations and savour the food that you are being served. Not only will you feel more emotionally satisfied, but you’re need to hit the buffet for the third time will likely disappear.

Enjoy the holidays This is the most important tip of all - have fun. Don’t restrict yourself from enjoying the holidays and the goodies that go along with it. After all, they only come once a year.

So have that piece of cake or glass of eggnog and have a very happy holiday season!

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Healthy Santa - Santa stopped by WDG Public Health’s flu clinic recently and got his flu shot. In a chat with Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nicola Mercer, Santa said he and the elves always get their flu shots early. “It’s not a good time of year for elves to be sick in bed,” he said. Leading by example, Santa rolled up his sleeves for Public Health Nurse Sandy Hollan. Flu shots are now available by appointment.

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Downward trend in health among women TORONTO/CNW - Only 45 per cent of Canadians say they regularly go to the doctor for complete physicals or checkups, down from 49 per cent in 2007, according to a recent poll for RBC Insurance, conducted by Ipsos Reid.

Among Canadian regions, residents of Alberta ranked the highest at 52 per cent, while those in British Columbia (37 per cent) are the least likely to get regular physicals. Regional highlights for the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada are also available.

Although Canadian women are still more likely (49 per cent) than men (41 per cent) to go for regular physical checkups, the gap is slowly closing.

The number of females visiting the doctor has dropped by 10 per cent since 2007, while visits by men have increased by two per cent.

“Women are generally more attentive to their health and more disciplined with respect to visiting the doctor,” said Cathy Preston, vice-pres-

ident, Life and Health, RBC Insurance. “The drop in the statistics may be attributable to women juggling much busier lives; however, the fact is that it’s critical for all Canadians to see their doctor on a regular basis to screen for various medical conditions.”

Both men (51 per cent) and women (41 per cent) surveyed say that they have been advised by their doctors to make lifestyle changes (such as eating better, exercising more and reducing or quitting smoking), an overall increase of four per cent since 2007. When it comes to taking their physician’s advice, 67 per cent of respondents said that they did, down 10 per cent from 2007.

Half (50 per cent) of the men surveyed said that the reason they didn’t take their doctor’s advice was because they didn’t have the willpower to do so.

This figure jumps to three-infour for women (75 per cent).

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Although there is an upward trend among men to get regular check ups, 61 per cent of men would sooner go shopping with their partner than get a physical or check up. Almost a quarter of men (23 per cent) would rather clean their bathroom than head to the doctor.

These are the findings of an RBC Insurance/Ipsos Reid survey conducted between October 20 - 25, 2011. The online survey of 2,282 Canadian adults (18+) was conducted via the Ipsos I-Say Online Panel, Ipsos Reid’s national online panel.

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Health & Wellness

by Kelly Waterhouse FERGUS - In households all over Centre Wellington, the Winter 2012 community guide is about to become a much sought after booklet.

It contains registration information for a host of team sports, art workshops, fitness classes and events for everyone.

Because my co-workers are cruel, they thought it would be entertaining to treat me to a spin class on my first week on the job, so I could write about the health benefits of exercise from a personal perspective.

Because I was curious, I decided to go.

The spin class was called the Long Ride. Regrettably, I found that out afterward.

The spinning instructor was Wendy Armstrong. When I contacted her, my questions were simple: what time is the least busy class and do you have a defibrillator on site, because I may need it?

Reassuring me she knew CPR and could have the paddles ready on demand, Armstrong suggested a 6:30am class. Ugh. Entering the gym at the

Putting a healthy spin on exercise

Cruel intentions - Kelly Waterhouse braved her first spinning class at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex during a 6:15am class. Despite exhaustion, she finished the class and is determined to do it again. submitted photo sportsplex for the first time, I was impressed. It was bright, clean and the equipment was in great shape.

Two things caused me immediate alarm. First, the pedals had straps. Was I going to be trapped? I had planned to fake a cramp and now I wasn’t

sure I could get free and bolt if the class was too hard.

That wasn’t the worst of it.

The bike had a tension knob with the words “Push Stop” on it. I had visions of me accidentally pushing that and launching myself over the handle bars of my stationary bike, skidding

face-first across the wooden floor. I decided that was my sign to flee.

It was at that moment the music started for class and I had to face the mirrored wall and the image of me, at 6:15am, on an exercise bike. Scary.

Armstrong was a tiny, fit woman who exuded enthusiasm. She led the class with a great balance of being motivating and encouraging without making me cry.

But when she said, “I expect there to be a puddle of sweat on the floor when you leave,” you knew she was not kidding.

Off we went, imaginary biking until my legs were like jelly and the only thing spinning was my head.

When Armstrong announced we were going to increase our tension knob and go up an imaginary hill, I was determined to keep up.

I gave it a good try, until I looked in the mirror and realized I had that facial expression previously reserved for childbirth.

The sweat puddle was growing and my layers of clothing were shedding.

I confess, I could not keep

up with the class. I stayed within my limits, like Armstrong suggested, yet I never quit.

Spin class was fun (no, really) and the desire to push myself kept me peddling. As strange as it sounds, it was addictive.

This was far more fun than riding a stationary exercise bike and for me, much safer than riding a bike on pavement.

Spin class came to an end after 45 minutes and I gingerly stepped off my bike. I was exhausted. Surprisingly, I heard myself say, “next time I am bringing padding for my seat.”

Yes, next time. I would definitely do it again. The rest of

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Rural Life

Agricultural Information Contact Centre | 1-877-424-1300 | www.ontario.ca/omafra 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: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www. omafra.gov.on.ca SAVE THE DATE!! FARMSMART CONFERENCE and BEEF SYMPOSIUM ANNOUNCED! (GUELPH) – Plans are well underway for the 2012 FarmSmart Conference and farmers and agri-business personnel will want to circle Sat. Jan. 21, 2012 on their calendar and be sure to attend the always popular event.

Since its inception in 1998 the leading-edge topics and dynamic speakers assembled by FarmSmart organizers have continued to draw a larger audience with each successive event and this year’s conference did not disappoint, with over 900 farmers, agri-business representatives, faculty and students gathering at the University of Guelph’s Rozanski Hall in January 2011 for the largest FarmSmart Conference to date.

Throughout the daylong event conference delegates will be able to custom design their agenda from the over 50 sessions topics focusing on business, livestock, field crops, energy and the environment, computer applications, global perspectives and general agricultural themes. Sessions run concurrently through the six time slots, with delegates convening for the afternoon keynote address of special guest speaker Guido Hoener, editor of Top Agrar, Germany’s leading monthly farm magazine (circulation approximately 112,000 copies) who will headline as the conference keynote speaker.

Other international speakers confirmed include: Ken Ferrie, an independent consultant and co-founder of Crop- Tech Consulting

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in Illinois; and Virgil Robinson, an outstanding fundamental and technical analyst with over 35 years experiences whose analysis of commodity market activity is highly regarded on the national American speaking circuit.

Leland (Lee) Leachman of Leachman Cattle, in Colorado is the keynote speaker for the Beef Symposium, held in conjunction with the FarmSmart Conference, speaking on “The Ten Game Changers for Livestock Production in 2020.” Leachman Cattle is respected worldwide as a leader in objective selection criteria and composite cattle production.

The 14th anniversary edition of FarmSmart Conference featuring the Beef Symposium will be held Saturday, January 21st at Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and the first session is scheduled to begin promptly at 9 a.m.

Information and program updates for the conference will be posted online at www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart and on Twitter at www.

Twitter.com/GHSCIA. Look for the official conference brochure distributed in the Tues. Jan. 3, 2012 edition of Ontario Farmer.

The conference is a joint project of the Golden Horseshoe and Heartland Regional Soil and Crop Improvement Associations, in partnership with the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and various agri-business partners.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN

by John C. Benham Although the date of the next EFP workshop has not been set, several farmers have already signed up. Since 2012 is the final year of this phase of the Environmental Farm Plan taking your EFP workshop now will allow you to use that book for at least 5 years even if a new book comes into force. To sign up or for more information, call John at 519-846-3394 or email wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org. You are able to sign up electronically if you

wish by going on line at www.ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops/.

GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham Several farmers are signed up for the next Growing Your Farm Profits workshop on Thursday, January 12th to be completed on Thursday, January 19th. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

For new farmers, improved cost-share opportunities are available to help them set their business goals, improve their farm related skills and develop appropriate business plans. Cost share is now available at 75% of the cost to a cap of $4,500 for training. Total funding available under Agriculture Skills Development is $9,000.

For more information, and to sign up, call John at 519-8463394 or email: wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org.

2011 CORN PERFORMANCE TRIALS REPORT NOW AVAILABLE The 2011 Hybrid Corn Performance Trials Report, produced by the Ontario Corn Committee (OCC), is now available at www. gocorn.net. The report and the individual tables are available in PDF format that can be downloaded and printed at home, or they can be viewed online in a spreadsheet format that allows users to sort the list according to their interests. Also available are graphs that illustrate the performance of hybrids relative to the average for their maturity.

The Performance Trials Report will not be distributed with the Ontario Grain Farmer magazine as is has been in the past, because of a change in publication schedule. As a result, the OCC will not be printing reports this year.

Growers who are unable to access the trial results from the website, may call Grain Farmers of Ontario at 1-800-265-0550 or OMAFRA’s Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877424-1300 or email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca and they will mail out a printed copy.

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Wellington Junior Farmers play host to club’s provincial Sing Swing event in Clifford

by Kelly Waterhouse CLIFFORD The Wellington Junior Farmers club hosted the annual Sing Swing event Nov. 26 at the Clifford Community Centre.

“This is an annual event that moves around the province,” said Jen van der Meulen, of Alma.

Sixteen Junior Farmer clubs from across the province participated from as far as Prince Edward County and included two foreign delegates from Wales, who are here for a two week exchange program through the organization.

“We have 120 people approximately here today and are expecting over 200 people for our banquet and dance tonight,” van der Meulen said.

“It was a lot more than we were expecting, because it’s up from last year, which is great.

There has been a boom of new members.”

The day’s activities included a variety of events such as singing, dancing, whistling, yodeling, impromptu speaking, improvisation, card stacking and a Euchre tournament.

Throughout the day, a juried panel selected winners for prizes in categories that included photography, art, quilting, design, baking and crafts.

“I hope everyone has a good time,” van der Meulen said. “They get to see different things and what everyone’s talents are in the province.”

Richard Wilding, a beef and sheep farmer and Dylan Bowen, a mechanical engineer, both from of Wales, have spent two weeks billeting with Junior Farmer families in Huron County, Kawartha Lakes, and in Moorefield.

“The people have been great,” said Bowen. “The hospitality is incredible.”

Wilding agrees, but says his impression of Canada, having travelled through three different regions of Ontario is that “Canada is large, wide and long. It’s huge.”

Van der Meulen explained that Junior Farmers is for peo-

Sing Swing a success - The Wellington Junior Farmers club hosted the annual Sing Swing event in Clifford on Nov. 26, which included 16 clubs from across Ontario. Richard Wilding, left front and Dylan Bowen right, front were visiting Canada on a Junior Farmer exchange from Wales, UK.

photo by Kelly Waterhouse ple aged 15 to 29 years who have an interest in community and agriculture, though do not necessarily have to be farmers.

She hopes events like these will continue to see the organization grow. “We have a lot

of new members and we hope they’ll encourage other people to join.”

Van der Meulen believes this event’s high turn-out indicates a strong future for Junior Farmer clubs across the prov-

ince. “We do a lot of community work and make a lot of friends and contacts in the province. Wherever we go in Ontario, we usually know someone and that’s a great feeling.”

GUELPH - There is only one week left to nominate someone for the 2012 Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ Program. Nominations must be received by Dec. 15.

Celebrating 32 years, the program is an annual competition recognizing farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the contribution of agriculture in rural Canada.

Demonstrating leadership in the agricultural industry, nominees are judged according to the progress made in their agriculture career, environmental and safety practices, crop and livestock production history, and financial and management practices.

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The 2012 winner will represent Ontario at the national awards program in Charlottetown in be selected at the Ontario regional event being held in Niagara Falls from March 26-28.

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: Timeless Christmas tale a fine production

by Chris Daponte ORANGEVILLE - The lessons learned by Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol are important for everyone to remember at this time of year.

With its latest adaptation of the 1843 Charles Dickens tale, Theatre Orangeville reminds audiences that like Scrooge, it is never too late to change for the good.

One of the most popular holiday stories of all time, A Christmas Carol tells the tale of how ghostly visitors relay to Scrooge - through visions of the past, present and future - the error of his selfish and unkind ways.

Thomas Hauff returns as Scrooge, having played the cantankerous lead character in Theatre Orangeville’s 2008 production of the same play.

Hauff, a remarkably accomplished stage actor, clearly knows the role well, and while that surely came in handy when it came to memorizing lines, at times his delivery seemed a little stale.

Overall, his portrayal of Scrooge was excellent, but Hauff, and indeed the rest of the cast, got off to a slow start during the Dec. 1 show, perhaps because it was the preview.

With the exception of a fine opening performance from the talented and endearing Theatre Orangeville Youth Singers they did not have any problems at all with sound level or clar-

ity, unlike the 2008 singers - the play seemed to trudge along slowly for the first 15 minutes or so.

But by the time the ghost of Jacob Marley (played by Bobby Prochaska) comes to warn Scrooge of the three coming spirits, things are well underway and the production runs smoothly with few hiccups.

Prochaska, who also plays Mr. Fezziwig, the Ghost of Christmas Present and two other small roles, is excellent in all his roles and particularly excels in adding a touch of humour to the ghostly characters, even managing to overcome a small costume malfunction with ease.

Leah Oster (Belle, Meg, and Mrs. Lamplighter) and Jade Elliott (Dick Wilkens, Topper, Bert the Lamplighter and Ghost of Christmas Future) are great in their respective roles.

Jason Jazrawy is outstanding as Young Ebenezer, infusing the role with a remarkable amount of emotion. He also adds some comic relief as a businessman (alongside Prochaska) and is good as Fred.

Amanda Parsons gets perhaps the biggest laughs in the play as Mrs. Dilber, Mrs. Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig.

Her body language, facial expressions and mannerisms are the perfect compliments to all three supporting roles.

Kevin Dennis plays Bob

Cratchit, Old Joe and the Ghost of Christmas Past. He is great as all three characters, though he truly excels as Cratchit and particularly in the emotional scenes involving Tiny Tim. Youngster Malcolm Harris is great as Peter, A Miner and Uriah Fezziwig. His singing and acting skills are great for someone so young (going forward, he will share the role with Adam Bartley).

The pair that truly captures the heart of the audience are siblings Breagh MacDonald (Martha, Fanny, Want) and Liam MacDonald (Tiny Tim, Ignorance), who will share the roles with Jayde Lavoie and Lauryn Gough during the three-week run.

Aged 12 and six respectively, the MacDonalds, who are from Grand Valley, steal the show despite limited material in the script. Breagh, a remarkable actor and singer, is flawless as Martha and Fanny, nailing down even the most subtle nuances of the characters. Liam seems perfectly cast as Tiny Tim and announces the most adorable “God bless us, everyone” that audiences will see anywhere.

Donnie Bowes’ stage adaptation of the Dickens tale is great and all the players seem to have received excellent direction from David Nairn.

The lighting and set design

by Steve Lucas is, as usual, amazing and a real compliment to the production. As is

the costume design by Vandy Simpson.

Other than the slow start, minor costume malfunctions and the odd fumbled line, audiences will be hard pressed to find anything they don’t like about this production of A Christmas Carol.

That said, regular Theatre Orangeville patrons may find themselves wondering why theatre officials felt the need to produce the play twice within three years.

Bowes notes in the program that “a yearly dose of Dickens’ timeless story is probably a good thing,” but there is no need to recycle the same production at the same theatre so quickly. Surely there are other plays that would appeal to audiences at this time of year.

Forgiving the redundancy, the theatre’s latest installment of A Christmas Carol is a fine production in its own right, and it is sure to get audiences in the Christmas spirit.

It plays six shows a week until Dec. 23. For tickets call 519-942-3423 or 1-800-4241295 or visit www.theatreorangeville.ca

Tiny Thespian - Six-year-old Liam MacDonald of Grand Valley stars alongside Kevin Dennis in Theatre Orangeville’s production of A Christmas Carol, which is playing six shows a week until Dec. 23. submitted photo

Committee hosted successful dance On Nov. 25 a Youth Dance and Limbo contest took place at the Harriston Legion from 7 to 10 pm with 140 youths attending.

The safe community committee thanked the sponsors for the event: The Harriston Tim Hortons, for sponsoring the hall rental, Harry Stones and Suzies Restaurants for donating prizes.

The committee will be holding further dances in 2012 at the Harriston Legion, due to the interest and great response.

The committee also thanked the Harriston Legion and the Harriston Kinsmen for sponsor-

ing the hall rental in September and October.

The group will be looking for community and business support in sponsoring further events to cover the cost of the hall rental.

The Safe Community Committee is looking to bring the Road Watch Program to the Town of Minto.

These fundraising efforts will help finance the Road Watch Program licensing fee as well as signs required to advertise the program.

For further information, contact Todd Pridham at 519-323-3130.

Women’s Institute celebrates milestone

MINTO - Antique dresses, a film of pictures dating back to 1927, old china, and stories from bygone years all added to the celebration recently for the 85th anniversary of the Little Ireland Women’s Institute in Harriston.

President Maxine Heise opened the meeting with O Canada followed in the usual manner by the Ode and Collect.

Willa Wick read a history of the Little Ireland Institute since its beginning in November 1927. Thirty-one women attended the first meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry Aitchison, who remained a member till her death in the 1970s.

Following that meeting, members worked for the betterment of their own farm families as well as the neighborhood. Bake and quilting sales raised money, which, in turn, provided income for community projects and sponsoring fall fair prizes.

During the war years members provided constant letters,

comfort goods, and non-perishable food sent to the soldiers overseas.

For 45 years, members also ran one of the food booths at the Harriston Fall Fair.

Every five-year milestone was celebrated with a banquet, cake and special program.

This year was no exception.

Guests included Susan Dunlop, curator of the Wellington County Museum and Archives, who together with assistant curator Amy Dunlop, narrated a film explaining how the work of the Wellington County Women’s Institutes was instrumental in the formation of the Museum and Archives.

On display was the 1878 avocado green silk wedding gown as worn by the grandmother of Marion Bracken.

Bracken, in her mid 90s and a member since 1972, is still a very active member and read a poem she penned in honor of the 85th anniversary.

Also in attendance was

another 90 something, still active, Mildred Noble, who has been with the institute since the early 1940s.

Marilyn Damen read a biography of her grandmother Grace Clyne who also had long term service with the women’s club.

Also on display was a black bonnet as seen in several of the old pictures worn by Mrs. William Crispin. The hat was modeled by her granddaughter Marilyn Coupal. Sharon Weber showed another Crispin heirloom – a white lace two-piece wedding dress worn by her great-grandmother in the early 1870s. That outfit also came with a set of bloomers.

Laverne and Gloria Stinson of the Harriston area sang several songs.

Following the official program the members enjoyed tea and anniversary cake while they reminisced and looked through the pages of various Tweedsmuir history scrapbooks.

75 Year Membership pin winner, Pearl Cushing 75 Year CWL membership recipient Pearl Cushing.

From left: Rosanne Sogan, Father Ian Duffy, Pearl Cushing (75 Year CWL membership), Shari Guinta, and Joyce Cotter. contributed photo

CWL honours members for service

FERGUS - The St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League celebrated its annual membership pin presentation recently.

The members are awarded a pin for their years of dedication and service to the league. This year, many of the past presidents were able to attend the event, including Gwen Sytsma, Reona Rogers, Mary Epoch, Marlene Buczek, Shirley Strifler, Cathy Goetz, Terri Wellstead and Jennifer Bielby.

Membership pins were given to new members Geneva

Gillespie, Angela Klein, Ethel Saunders and Terry Smydo.

The 10 year pin recipients are Bernadette Cullen, Ann Jacques, Shirley Quick, Beverly Rock, Audrey Vollick and Rilla Wheatley.

Gail Brown and Cecile Martin received their 40 year pins.

Anne Evans, Ada Morton and Joan Pollock were presented with their 50 year pins.

Jean Martin received a pin for her 60 years in the league.

Pearl Cushing was presented with a pin for her 75 years

as a member.

The recipients of the Maple Leaf service award were Mary Doyle and Anne Evans That award is given to members who have served the league in an exceptional manner. The Catholic Women’s League membership pins were presented by Father Ian Duffy, Shari Guinta (Ontario CWL past president), Rosanne Sogan (Hamilton Diocesan CWL president) and Joyce Cotter (St. Joseph CWL president). A reception followed the event in the church hall.

Series starts Dec. 18 with A Victorian Christmas

GUELPH - The Dublin conductor and organist for the Chancel Choir starts a Sundays at 3 with Martin Anderle, The Trillium Brass, Jane and John Watson on Dec. 18.

The choir welcomes the Trillium Brass once again. The

Dublin Chancel Choir will join forces with that group of musicians to herald the light, laughter and love of Christmas.

Jane and John Watson will bring to life Dylan Thomas’s short story, A Child’s Christmas in Wales. Admission at the

door is $20 and $5 for students.

Concert series tickets are $54.

Dublin Street United Church is located at 68 Suffolk St. W. in Guelph.

For more information, call 519-821-0610 or visit www. dublin.on.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT Fact and fiction by eight talented writers from St. Andrew’s church FERGUS - Echoes from the Hilltop rang loud and clear recently as residents gathered to celebrate the creation of a local book.

Appropriately enough, the book launch was held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus on Nov. 26.

Authors have assigned their royalties to St. Andrew’s mission to Haiti. But don’t expect to find this book full of preaching or Christian teaching.

Rather, the pages are filled with church people, who, like everyone else, lead lives of adventure, filled with pleasure and humour, but sometimes touched with fear or pain.

Most of the tales are related as true incidents - those classified as fiction contain the truths of a Christian world overview.

In this book, readers will fly a Liberator bomber, jump from an airplane with a company of elite commandos, and visit with street people of an earlier century.

In his forward to the book, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott wrote “At St. Andrew’s Church in Fergus, it seems everyone has a story to tell.”

He wrote the stories “will stir your hear, kindle your mind and nourish your faith.”

He said, “And even though we Scotch Presbyterians are sometimes (unjustly!) considered to be a pretty dour bunch, many of the stories are enlivened with laughter.”

Arnott said he and his family are proud members of the church family at St. Andrew’s.

“Our church is known for our good works at home and abroad, our spirited discipleship, and our musical talent which are all inspired by the love and message of Christ.”

“With the publication of Echoes from the Hilltop, the literary talent of our folk will

become just as well-known.

Stories from local writers include David Ketchen, Mary Bentley-Lloyd, Ray Wiseman, Mary Lou Cornish, Don Ranney, Judy Stark, Kathleen Mosey and Bob Cooper. The cover was designed by Myron Lasko, edited by Cornish and published by Ray Wiseman’s WordWise Associates.

Book contents include: Ketchen: Echoes from a Pastor’s Life; Bentley-Lloyd: From Tea Shop to Pirate’s Treasure; Wiseman: From Winter’s Cold to African Heat; Cornish: From Fields Near and Far; Ranney: From Milk Wagon to ER; Stark: From a Mother’s Viewpoint; Mosey: From Angelic Realms; and Cooper: From Other Times and Cultures.

In an interview at St. Andrews Church just prior to the book launch, Wiseman said, “It all started when we realized we had quite a few accomplished writers right here in the church.”

He said at least one writer has previously published books, one is a former journalism professor, another is a former University of Waterloo professor and medical doctor.

As well, four have won awards of one kind or another for their writing. Three are also published, if only in the church newsletter, Wiseman said.

“We thought, hey, let’s do something. We can publish the book, because I’ve published before.”

He added that someone else in the church was able to provide the graphic design for the front cover.

Wiseman said, “It was like a family thing. A bunch of us got an idea and we pushed

into it.”

Initially, the concept of the book had a more narrow view, but as they began working together, it was thrown open to allow writing on any subject fiction or non-fiction that appealed to the writers.

He said it also opened up to allow for previously published or brand new material.

“It’s not a church book,” Wiseman said. “It’s not about Christianity or the church, but its written with a Christian world view - but it is not intended to evangelize or teach. It’s hopefully just a good book.”

He estimated the book has taken about a year to put together, since the concept was proposed. “The last few months have been really wild trying to get it done.

It happened that editor Mary Lou Cornish and Wiseman live in the same building.

“We joked that the publishing department was on the second floor and the editorial department was on the first floor. We were forever going up and down the stairs with material to be edited.”

Wiseman was working with one of the writers, providing encouragement.

There are two other fairly new writers and both claim it has been a valuable experience.

We are gathered - Local writers gather on the steps of St. Andrews Church in Fergus for the launch of Echoes from the Hilltop on Nov. 26. From left: front, Judy Stark, Don Ranney, Kathleen Mosey, Mary Lou Cornish; back, Mary Bentley-Lloyd, David Ketchen, Ray Wiseman and Bob Cooper. photo by Mike Robinson “Part of it is because we have a former professor of journalism as the editor.”

She was able to provide feedback to the writers.

Other than through the church and its membership,

Nutcracker returns to Guelph GUELPH - Ballet Jorgen Canada brings its Christmas presentation of the Nutrcracker to Guelph’s River Run Centre on Dec. 22 and 23.

Choreographed by Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well known score, this production includes a collaboration with Kleinburg’s McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

Set in the early 1900s this quintessentially Canadian ver-

sion of the Nutcracker tells the tale of a girl’s Christmas dream and her journey through our northern landscapes.

Open auditions on Sept. 17 allowed area dance students to try-out for a spot with the professional cast for the River Run performances. Students from Guelph, Elora, Fergus, Acton, Orangeville and Rockwood have been selected In the spirit of giving, the

Elora Festival Singers offer holiday performances ELORA - The Elora Festival Singers are set to perform their annual holiday tradition with two performances.

Performing Handel’s Messiah, the EFS will feature a chamber orchestra and soloists drawn from the choir. This concert is one of the highlights of the season for fans of the Grammy and Juno-nominated chamber choir, conducted by Noel Edison.

The Festival of Carols. will feature lighter seasonal music guaranteed and readings by

Canon Robert Hulse, sure to raise a few eyebrows.

Handel’s Messiah will be performed on Dec. 11 at 3pm at St. Mary’s Church, in Elora.

Three performances of the Festival of Carols will take place on Dec. 20 at 7:30pm, and Dec. 21 at 5pm and 7:30pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora.

Tickets for these performances can be purchased by calling 519-846-0331, or online at www.elorafestival. com.

community is invited to Share The Magic and support Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County by purchasing a ticket at the discounted price of $20, to be donated to a child or family who might not otherwise be able to attend the Nutcracker.

Tickets are now on sale at River Run Centre box office at (519)763-3000 or 1-877-5202408 or at www.riverrun.ca.

The Wellington Advertiser is now on twitter.com Follow us! @WellyAdvertiser

Wiseman anticipates making the book available through

the bookstores in Fergus, and online.

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Harriston Horticultural Society completes year FROM PAGE TWO us for a celebration of the shortest night of the year. We will go for an evening hike, sit around the campfire and do some stargazing if weather conditions permit. Bring a mug for hot chocolate.

Sat. Dec 24

Ballinafad United Church – Christmas Eve in the Stable. 6:30pm at Good News Farm, 4917 Eighth Line Erin. Watch for signs.

Visit with the animals. A portion of the donations will be given to local food banks. For more info. call 905-873-4918. *** Experience the original Christmas. Journeys run outdoors throughout the evening. 5- 7:30pm. Living Bethlehem at Crieff Hills Community – 7098 Conc 1 Puslinch. Sponsored by the United Churches - Mount Carmel-Zion and Arkell, and the Presbyterian Churches - Duff’s, Knox Crieff, Kirkwall and Crieff Hills. All are welcome. No charge. 519-824-7898. *** Christmas Eve Candlelight service 7:30pm. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. All welcome. *** Christmas Eve Services will be held at St. John’s United Church, Belwood at 7pm and St. Paul’s, Metz at 8:30pm. All welcome. *** Christmas services at Everton Community Church - 0379 Evert St., Everton. Christmas Eve Candlelight service 6:30pm.

Christmas Day worship service - “Memories of Christmas” at

10:30am. Further information available by calling 519-856-1185.

Sun. Dec 25

Combined Christmas Day Service at St. Paul’s United Church, Metz. 9:45am. Everyone welcome.

Sat. Dec 31

Elora Legion New Year’s Eve Dance 8pm. Join Country Versatiles upstairs in the Maple Leaf Room for an evening of dancing. 519846-9611. *** New Years Eve Dance. Harriston Legion Branch #296. 9pm. $16 per person. Entertainment by Riverston Ramblers. For tickets contact the Legion at 338-2843. *** Arthur Legion New Year’s Eve Karaoke. 8:30pm. *** New Year’s Eve Family Skating & Celebration at the Arthur Community Centre. Skating 6:30–8pm. Entertainment & Munchies 8–9pm. Sponsored by Arthur St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

Admission: donation to the Arthur Food Bank.

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Alice Douglas presented plaques and gift certificates.

Mary Cuculich was the recipient of the plaques and gift certificates. She won the Rhoda Cameron memorial award and gift certificate for the North Wellington Co-op for best design in the spring flower show, the Mildred Newman Memorial Award for the best design in the August flower show and the gift certificate from Steckles flowers and vegetables. The Golden Trowel award for the most points in all the shows was Cuculich as well.

James Graham showed a slide show and described some of his gardening hints and gave away seeds and plants. submitted

by Alice Douglas.

Thurs. Jan. 5

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

We are proud to present the area’s largest and best collection of hand-picked traditional and contemporary area rugs.

“Where customers send their friends” - Since 1970

The Harriston District Horticultural Society completed the year with a pot luck dinner in the community auditorium. Doug Gray gave the blessing.

Following the dinner, James Graham from the Ontario Horticultural Association conducted the election of offices for 2012.

Diane Ireland-Kelly was elected president, Willa Wick has accepted the secretary position and Rose Harris remains treasurer.

Jill Welsh reported the greenway trail has had another successful year.

Twelve people had their numbers called to take home poinsettias and draws were made for Irene Fudgers’ home grown violets.

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Horoscopes - For the third week of December-

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, pretending to enjoy something you don’t like will not make for a productive week. Speak your mind. If something is bothering you, say so.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there’s nothing mysterious about a presentation that is made, which earns your interest. This could be a good opportunity for a change if you pursue it.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are trying to purchase something that has sentimental value but you can’t seem to find the item you have in mind. Don’t devote too much energy to the challenge.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 When someone at work makes an announcement, you are caught offguard by the news. It will take you a few days to recover, but then it’s business as usual.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 The cliche, “save for a rainy” day was never more appropriate, Leo. Your rainy day has arrived, and you may need to tap into saved funds just to get along.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, others could find you’re acting irrationally, and that’s not within your character. It could be time to step aside and regroup, which may paint a clearer picture of your behavior.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You have nothing on your mind except having fun, Libra, and that’s OK. Since you’ve been working so hard lately, it’s actually a good opportunity to do something to let loose.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, although things have been a bit hectic, you have found new strategies for not letting the stress affect your well-being. You’re enjoying the ride, instead.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, organization at home can go a long way to bringing a new outlook on your life. Think about eliminating some of the clutter that has taken over.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s high time you share some of the responsibility with someone else, Capricorn. Managing everything yourself is a one-way ticket to getting stressed out. That’s not what you need.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, contrary to what you may believe, you cannot always be right in every situation. Thinking this way is counterproductive to your relationships and could affect friendships.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Rethink a financial strategy, Pisces.

Examine all the ins and outs and consider all the pros and cons before committing.

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, December 9, 2011

FREE PUBLIC SKATING IN WELLINGTON NORTH

TREE TIP FROM THE GREEN LEGACY TREE NURSERY

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GIVE TREES A DRINK

December 9, 16, 23

4:30 – 6:00 pm

December 28, 29, 30

12:00 – 1:30 pm

January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Mount Forest and District Sports Complex December 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 12:00 – 1:30 pm January 2-7

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Fall droughts require watering as much as summer droughts.

If temperatures permit, an occasional watering during the late fall on young trees can be a life saver. Be sure to water only when soil is cool, not frozen, and only if the soil looks dry.

For more information, contact Jacquie Wolowich, Green Legacy Tree Nursery Assistant, at: jacquiew@wellington.ca.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK THIS CHRISTMAS Local food banks in Wellington County are looking for the following items:

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS WERNER ZIMMERMANN, Children’s Author and Illustrator www.wernerzimmermann.ca Mount Forest Branch Thursday, December 15 from 10:30 - 11:30 am Arthur Branch Thursday, December 15 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm The event is free, pre-registration is not required.

TURKEY RHUBARB, Children’s Musical Group www.turkeyrhubarb.ca Aboyne Branch Saturday December 17 at 11:00 am

VISION THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

A Christmas Story Directed by Denise Gismond Play by Philip Grecian based on ‘A Christmas Story” Peace, Comfort and Joy...

Well, maybe next year!

FERGUS GRAND THEATRE December 15-18 Tickets available at www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca or 519.787.1981.

Proceeds to:

• Canned fruit • Canned pasta • Canned stews • Cereal • Diapers (size 4-6) • Canned juice • Liquid laundry detergent

• Canned meat • Tea and coffee • Canned tuna • Skim milk powder • Pasta • Hygiene products • Cookies

• Pasta sauce • Granola bars • Toilet paper • Minute Rice • Jam • Dish soap • Crackers

If you would like to drop off any of the above items, contact your local food bank at: CENTRE WELLINGTON FOOD BANK Fred Aleksandrowicz 519.787.1401 MINTO FOOD BANK Harriston- Bev May 519.338.2825 Palmerston- Liz Stemmer 519.417.4774 Clifford- Bruce Kaufman 519.327.8588 WELLINGTON NORTH Arthur- Mount Forest- Marg Rapp

519.848.3272 519.655.2137

EAST WELLINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES Erin and Guelph/EramosaGillian Riseborough 519.833.9696 DRAYTON FOOD BANK

519.638.2035

For more events at your local library branch, visit: www.wclib.ca

www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca

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