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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, December 17, 2010­­

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

Public Service Announcement

Someone needs you. If you have two hours a week to spare, please call the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County 519-9411221 to discuss volunteer opportunities.

Dec 17

The Artillery Support Group requests the pleasure of you and your family at the

New Year’s Day Levée on Saturday, 1 January, 2011 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the 11th Field Regiment Officers’ Mess, Guelph Armoury 7 Wyndham Street South, Guelph.

Brighton Chapter Euchre and Lunch 7:30pm at the Masonic Building, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. For more info. call Betty or Roy at 519- 787-8250. All welcome. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Christmas Performance. 2pm.

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. Refreshments will follow.

Free Will donation. Call 519-787-1814 for more information. *** Punch Party. Harriston Legion. 5pm. Entertainment by the Riverstone Ramblers. All are welcome to join in the fun. Silent Auction tables, Meat Draw. For more information call 519-3382843. *** Drop-In Family Christmas Storytime Wellington County Library Fergus Branch. Songs, fun and frolic at our annual Christmas Storytime. 10:30 – 11am. *** Arthur Legion Branch 226. Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat. $12. *** Shepherd’s Play. 7pm. Sat - 2pm. Admission by donation. Don’t forget warm clothing and blankets. At Fourfold Farm Barn, #7682 4th Line Nichol Rd, Elora.

Dec 18

Wellington County Library Fergus Branch. Drop in to Children’s Services and create a beautiful holiday craft. New crafts each week. Suitable for All Ages. Parental Supervision Required.

10:30am – 2:30pm. *** Guelph Chamber Choir – Messiah, featuring soloists: Sarah Kramer, soprano; Sophie

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for Happiness at Christmas time & in the New Year Honourable Michael Chong, P.C., M.P. Wellington-Halton Hills 1-866-878-5556 www.michaelchong.ca chongm@parl.gc.ca

Roland, mezzo-soprano; Neal Banerjee, tenor; Olivier Laquerre, bass - Orchestra on period instruments. 8pm, River Run Centre, Guelph. Tickets: 519-763-3000, 1-877-520-2408 - Adults $30, under 30 years $10, eyeGO $5. *** Arthur Legion Branch 226. Jamboree 2-5pm. Karaoke 8:30pm.

For more info. call Nancy 519-848-5702.

Dec 19

Alma Santa Claus Parade. 2pm. Come and Enjoy. The only parade that is longer than the town. *** Guelph Hiking Trail Club Kids’ Hike In Preservation Park Woods. Meet at the parking lot by the splash pad off Kortright Rd. 1pm start. Please register www.guelphhiking.com. *** Sunday Morning Community Breakfast With Santa 9am -12pm.

Adults $5, Children under 12 $2, Fergus Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street Fergus. 519-843-2345. *** At Ebenezer United Church (12274 Guelph Line) 7pm. Christmas Candlelight Service. We will gather to sing Carols together. *** ‘A Family Christmas’ a cantata by combined choirs of Knox-Elora and St. Andrew’s Alma at 7:30pm at Knox-Elora Presbyterian Church. Refreshments and fellowship following.

Dec 20

Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long at 1:30pm. Enjoy hot apple cider and lots of special Christmas goodies. All are welcome. No charge. Call 519-787-1814 for more information.

Dec 21

Winter Solstice Celebration at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre, 7-9pm. Please call to register 519-836-7860. $5/person. Join 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 star gazing if weather conditions permit. Bring a mug for hot chocolate. *** Women Cancer Support group. 10am-12pm. No Fee. St. Joseph Church Community Hall. 460 St. George, St., W. Fergus. Call Judy D. 519-8433947 Ext: 100.

TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH NEW YEAR’S LEVEE SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2011 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Puslinch Community Centre You are cordially invited to Council’s Celebration of the “New Year” Come meet your friends, neighbours, new council and enjoy some light refreshments.

Dec 22

“Good News”: Christmas Concert with Youth and Senior Choir and Guests at Mount Forest United Church.

Refreshments afterwards.

7:30pm. Info. call 519-3231910.

Dec 23

Upper Grand Family Health Team - High Blood Pressure Screening clinic - 2-5pm at Walsh’s Pharmacy, Arthur.

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Dec 18-31 Festive Light Displays

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Christmas Eve in the Stable, presented by Ballinafad United Church. 6:30pm.

At Good News Farm, 4917 Eighth Line Erin, north of Erin/Halton Townline, watch for signs. Entrance by donation. For more info. call 905873-4918. *** Elora United Church Christmas Eve Family Worship will be 7:30 pm. Christmas Eve Communion celebration at 11pm. *** St. John’s Community Church, Orton Christmas Eve Service 7:30pm. *** Christmas Eve Service at Churchill Community Church, located at the Erin 3rd line and Erin/Halton Townline, 7pm. *** Eden Mills Presbyterian Church annual Christmas Eve service of carols and readings with special music by the choir at 8:30pm. We welcome everyone to come and join us. *** Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Palmerston United Church. Carol sing 7:20pm and worship begins at 7:30pm.

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Who are the patrons in Wellington County?

The need is higher than ever this year

Lending a hand - Alyssa Leisti, of James McQueen Public School in Fergus (also featured on the cover), is just one of many students in Wellington County schools who are sharing the spirit of Christmas giving by participating in area food drives. photos by Helen Michel

by David Meyer

“’Tis’ better to give than receive.”

Even the better read among us might think that statement came from social reformer Charles Dickens, whose tale of Scrooge we celebrate this time of year, but it is much older than that. The phrase is from a verse in the New Testament.

And there appears to be a scientific reason for that. The words are apparently stuck in our brains. Brain scanning research is showing generosity is a built-in trait.

A team led by Jordan Grafman, chief of the Cognitive Neuroscience Section the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, studies aspects of the human brain that set people apart from other species. They studied areas of the human brain involved in donating since only people donate.

They asked 19 healthy people to perform certain menial tasks in a computer game during a brain scan. The game dispensed cash rewards and asked the players to donate to charity. Their brains revealed everyone liked getting money, but they showed more pleasure donating to charity than getting cash. Their brains showed signs similar to that of dopamine, a chemical known to trigger feelings of pleasure and reward, and that is associated with motivation to seek (or crave) food, drugs or love.

All of which is a good thing these days – because the need for giving has never been greater.

The Wellington Advertiser did a survey of places that provide the needy with a decent Christmas. At one food bank, the answering machine was full – a sure sign of need in that community. That is symptomatic of the situation across the county, with everyone saying the need this year is greater than ever.

But the question for the survey was not about the need, which seems to be a given, but

who it is that donates time and money to make sure families have a decent Christmas.

Glenna Pengelly, of the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington said, “It’s basically everyone you can imagine.”

The foundation provides an Adopt a Family service where it asks for people to sponsor Christmas hampers that contain a $25 food certificate for each member of the family (to ensure a holiday meal), three gifts for each child and a gift for each parent.

Who provides those hampers? “It’s interesting how different groups handle it,” Pengelly said, noting donors range from three different hockey teams, book clubs and big and small businesses, to a Brownie troupe in Rockwood, children’s activity groups and individual donors.

Some businesses shop together, some collect from each employee, or the management does it on its own. She said there are many churches and, “We have several schools.”

Pengelly said it is “harder to find sponsors” for larger families, so “Every little bit helps.”

The Community Resource Centre based in Fergus uses that hamper program and forwards requests from Centre Wellington, Mapleton, Wellington North and Minto.

Manager of outreach and support services Naomi Melnick said at the centre there are 104 names on the hamper list this year. “There’s lots of organizations and companies that adopt a family,” she said.

In Mount Forest, the food bank is busy.

Doris Tone said donors include “factories, schools, service clubs, churches. They’re very generous. I can’t believe how generous people are.”

She said students at Wellington Heights stay up all night creating art, then sell it at an auction and donate the money to the food bank.

Principal Brian Serafini said there are numerous activities from a silent auction to a polar bear dip through the help of the local fire department.

Last year, Wellington Heights Secondary School raised $20,000 for the township’s needy. The school runs daily activities all through December, That’s all to the good because, as Tone noted, the demand this year is “higher than it was. It’s working poor.

A lot of minimum wage workers.”

Bev May said in Harriston, the big donors are the service clubs. “Big time, Lions and Kinsmen,” she said, noting that Harriston and Palmerston work together and there is a

has handed over duties for the food bank to others, but she ran it for the past three years, and knows who gives. She said the Drayton Kinsmen and Optimist Club of Moorefield are big supporters, and all the schools in the area become involved, from the public to the private ones.

“It’s mostly food – and hats and mittens for kids,” she said, adding if there is a greater need, such as gifts for children, the food bank takes names and sends them to the Community Resource Centre in Fergus, which passes it along to the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.

East Wellington Community Services (EWCS)

Where to help To help out, here are contacts that need donations: Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington is looking for sponsors. Call 519-824-2410 or 1-800-265-8300; Community Resource Centre, 519-843-7000; Food Banks Arthur 519-848-3272 Clifford 519-327-8588 Erin 519-833-9696 Harriston 519-338-2825 Mount Forest 519-509-1571 Palmerston 519-343-3759 Rockwood 519-8562113 Guelph 519-767-4380 Drayton 519-504-2346. combined Optimist club in the towns that helps out. She said there are several churches involved in giving, and the local Legion always pitches in. And, May added, “There’s always private citizens.”

Norwell District Secondary School holds two drives that are student based. The Christmas toy and food drive collects for the local food banks. The winter coat and clothing drive is run by the Interact Club and the results are passed along to the Salvation Army, free stores, and food banks.

In Drayton, Tammy Kuper

provide help for the needy in Erin and Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Gillian Riseborough said of the need this year, “It’s endless.”

EWCS provides Christmas hampers that are sponsored, and those sponsorships come from companies, organizations and individuals. The hampers provide a Christmas breakfast and dinner, and gifts for each member of the family. The recipients also receive their regular food bank supplies plus hats, mittens and treats.

Riseborough, like every-

one else interviewed for this article, was reluctant to name too many individuals or groups - for fear “of missing somebody.” She said the area’s schools and service clubs are an integral part of the program, and the fire department “is huge.” Churches help, and so do many individuals.

She said, “Everybody gets involved,” adding volunteers are no problem either, because people make a “fantastic commitment. You have no choice.

You have to make sure that everyone who approaches us has to have a Christmas.”

Last year, there were 52 hampers; this year already, organizers have received 32 requests. EWCS started handing out hampers on Dec. 13.

It delayed its move to the new medical centre until January.

Erin District High School vice principal Steve Ratz said students have already started collecting food. He has seen several boxes sitting in classrooms.

In Centre Wellington, Fred Aleksandrowicz needs an army of volunteers and donors to meet the needs of all of those who need help – and he usually gets it.

“Money and food is the bulk of it,” he said in an interview. “The money comes from businesses in the community.”

He named two in particular, and then asked that their names not be used. To list everyone would take a telephone book.

“A lot of money comes from local individuals,” he added.

“During our food drives, people donate a lot of money.”

Some of those donors might not even know they did, but if they donate to the United Way, it provided $15,000 to $17,000 for food hampers this year.

Aleksandrowicz said the list of supporters is nearly endless, starting with service clubs like the two Rotary Clubs, Fergus and Elora Lions, Kinsmen, the local Legions and the Grand River Agricultural Society, which provides an annual

Christmas dinner where toys are given to kids. Operators of both Santa Claus parades support food bank collections along the route.

There are company toy drives and a seniors’ community gets involved with its events.

Debbie Ostic runs the Angels program that collects sponsors for needy families and, “People just walk in.”

Aleksandrowicz said the food bank has over 70 volunteers, including the dozen people on the board of directors.

A number of food bank clients also volunteer their time there.

“All the banks do something for us,” he added, as well as all the grocery stores in the township. There was a recent stuff-a-bus event at Zehrs and Price Chopper and L&M contribute. The OPP Auxiliary holds a stuff-a-cruiser event.

Aleksandrowicz said many smaller companies are coming on board, often at the behest of their employees, and many places collect donations and send them to the food bank.

“The churches do a hell of a lot,” Aleksandrowicz said, smiling at the description.

“They really do a lot.”

Local schools are also involved. Centre Wellington District High School runs two programs for donations, and most of the elementary schools pitch in, too.

Aleksandrowicz said many farmers get involved by providing fresh produce, and farmers’ markets and stores also provide food.

So, the answer to the question of who gives can probably be summed up by saying, as those interviewed did, “Just about everybody does.”

All those interviewed cited the generosity of their communities. Aleksandrowicz said he believes Centre Wellington is one of the most generous places in all of North America.

It ought to give people a good feeling, and if that brain scan research is accurate, it probably does.

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As individuals emigrated to North America or visited European countries, the lotto game spread. A variation on the lotto game was a hit at carnivals across the United States.

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Upon inviting friends over to try their luck at Beano, an excited player stood up and called “Bingo” instead of “Beano” when she won. Lowe knew the game, with a name change, would be a hit. He marketed the

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The early school years provide the reader a glimpse at inspirations that shaped Leybourne’s contented career in education. Included is the disturbing bullying issue still so profound today as it was to him.

His many years as a teacher, and more as a principal, are documented with incidents and the creativity that he combined with innate common sense to discipline and inspire the students, “fairness and consistency” being the key elements.

In a humorous example, he remembers having two feuding students barrage each other with names until they ran out of them laughing, their animosities gone. Whether or not these methods can be put into practice now is food for

thought - as is much of the book. Memories has one hoping so.

Other chapters deal with his triumph over tragedy, including the sorrowful loss of his barn to fire, its’ rebuilding and consequent bond with the Mennonites who built it.

His chapter on the Supernatural is wonderfully odd and Leybourne makes no apology for it (“too old”), thereby making it all the easier to swallow.

He is a burn survivor, undefeated arm wrestler, lifelong farmer and current real estate agent. Throughout the book, names, places and references will be familiar ones within the Wellington County readership, adding to the intrigue. There are photos as well and an added bonus is the large print.

Arguably, any life makes interesting reading, whether it is for legacy, therapy or recreation. Leybourne’s Memories is an enjoyable gem to read, whatever its’ intention.

Hopefully it will encourage others to do the same and add author to their repertoire.

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Two terrific soloists Guelph’s own soprano Donna Ellen Trifunovich and mezzo Julie Nesrallah - give double the pleasure. And the orchestra plays waltzes, marches and polkas, complete with elegant dancers gliding over the stage.

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“We all really enjoy performing this concert, with its light-hearted music,” said artistic director Simon Irving. “This year we offer not one but two fine singers with glorious voices and personalities to match.

Add professional dancers and this is a great show to lift our spirits and start a new year.”

The Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a grant from the Ontario Arts Council in support of the 201011 season. For information visit guelphorchestra.ca. For tickets call 519-763-3000.

by Marie Male FERGUS - With his commanding presence, exuding goodwill and fragrant pipe smoke, Centre Wellington’s Carl Leybourne looks like a man with a story to tell. True to character, he has gone ahead and written it.

In plain language, Memories: From Farm Fields to Urban Success proudly chronicles a multi-dimensional life well lived.

Growing up in a tightly knit farm community in Wellington County must have formed a core of strength and good fellowship on which to base all of his future endeavors.

Whether pitching hay or softball, heading up a school or dealing with ghosts, Leybourne remembers his own life with clarifying detail, providing insight along with intrigue.

As a memoir he focuses more on the public rather than private aspects of his life and the chronological scope is determined by context, granting further focus and flexibility. Each chapter deals with a chunk of the life that shaped him.

His boyhood years growing up on the farm are filled with the sweetness and honesty of hard work and the joy that he felt from working the land.

Extreme detail is incorporated on long gone practices such as: “Rolling the land, after the stones were picked, with a twohorse drawn, two-drum metal roller with an attached seat completed the oat and barley planting.

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Hall is over 100 years old and the concert series is operated by a team of village volunteers.

Through their work and eye for detail, they create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The hall holds 120 people in a concert style setting, which enhances a personal connection to the performers.

The next concert will feature Carlos del Junco, who will

make a return visit to Eden Mills on Feb. 11. A seventime “Harmonica Player of the Year” at the Canadian Maple Blues Awards, del Junco is regularly called the best harmonica player on the planet.

The concerts are fundraisers for the Eden Mills Community Club and Eden Millpond Conservation Association.

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A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please 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 CENTRAL ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE It’s going to be good – you won’t want to miss it! Mark your calendar for January 5, 6, and 7, 2011 for the Central Ontario Agricultural Conference, Georgian College, Barrie.

Formerly known as Ag Info Days, the need to expand the conference and further develop the program was identified. The planning committee has worked hard to offer a top notch educational program and tradeshow. There are local, provincial and international speakers that will be of interest to horse, crop, maple syrup, farm fresh, organic and livestock farmers.

The trade show is an important part of the event with about 40 agribusinesses participating. This is a chance to talk to industry experts one on one.

Be sure to visit the website at: www.centralontarioagconference.ca for full program details, speaker biographies and a discounted price for pre-registration of $30.00 per person which includes a hot beef dinner at noon. On January 5, Beef/Dairy/ Poultry Day, Peter Clark, an International Trade Lawyer will discuss Trade and Border issues and what the livestock sector can expect. January 6 offers a video conferencing presentation on Peak Oil, by Richard Heinberg, California. On Crops Day, January 7, featured speaker Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society will discuss public perception and the impact on farming practices.

Farmers in the Region of York, Simcoe County and Dufferin County – watch for a print brochure in the Farm Review newspaper. A half page advertisement will be in the Voice of the Farmer, December issue.

This conference has been made possible through the dedicated work of a volunteer committee chaired by John Miller of Creemore and many program sponsors and supporters. For information contact: Connie Brown, Secretary, Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, 705-726-9300 ext. 1224 or email: scfa@drlogick.com.

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Besides a full agenda of maple syrup production information a brief annual meeting will be held.

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by John C. Benham The next Growing Your Farm Profits workshop will be held on Tuesday January 11th and will be completed on Tuesday, January 18th in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room. Keep in mind the GYFP incentives are still in place. It is only the EFP incentives that are all assigned for 2011. Take this opportunity to self rate your management skills and come up with a plan to make improvements where needed. Up to $16,400 is available to help carry out some of these improvements.

If you know of a beginning farmer, let them know about this opportunity because there are really good incentives for them.

Lunch and refreshments are provided at no charge. In fact there are no charges for the whole program. To sign up, call 519-8463394.

The next Environment Farm Plan workshop is planned for Wednesday, February 9th to be completed Wednesday, February 16th in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room. Several farmers are signed up already, so don’t delay since space could be a factor.

All the incentive money for 2011 has been assigned. To qualify for the incentive in 2012, don’t forget a completed 3rd edition EFP workbook is required. Lunch and refreshments are provided. There is no cost to you for either day. To sign up, call John Benham at 519-846-3394.

COMING EVENTS: 2011: Jan. 5 & 6 Southwest Agricultural Conference, Ridgetown. For information call: 1-866-222-9682.

Jan. 12-15 Innovative Farmers’ Association Winter Bus Tour.

Check for details at: http://www.ifao.com/IFAO-Events.html.

Jan. 15 Wellington County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting at the Alma Bible Church. Registration: 9:30 a.m. -

Meeting: 10:00 a.m. Hot roast beef on a bun for $5.00/person. No pre-registration required.

Jan. 22 Event - FarmSmart Agricultural Conference Date January 22, 2011 Place - University of Guelph Website - www. uoguelph.ca/farmsmart.

Jan. 26 Centralia Swine Research Update; watch for details at: http://www.centraliaswineresearch.ca/proconline.html.

Feb. 8 & 15 A two-day Waterloo County Growing Your Farm Profits Workshop will be held in Linwood from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To register or more information, call Liz Samis at 519-6383268 or lsamis@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Six area riders vying for national team for Mounted Games

The Mounted Games are a unique equestrian sport that combines the history and pageantry of ancient warfare, the raw athleticism of the wild west, and the thrill of horse racing in a team event.

One Dec. 4, six area riders were put to the test when the Director of International Development and president for Canadian Mounted Games Association Jim Dunn, came to put them through a Team Canada style practice at Travis Hall Equestrian Centre.

The participants are Michelle Snetzko, Amelia Heaton-Smith, Madeline Heaton-Smith, Kirsten Radcliff, Molly Cudmore and Hannah Pickard.Dunn was there for the start of a series of practices that will allow the

girls to try for a spot on a future national team.

If chosen by the Canadian group, they will represent Canada in a competition held in March, in Africa.

The association is an international organization that allows members the opportunity to travel to South Africa, Botswana, Wales, France, Sweden, Belgium, and more.

There will be an information session on the Canadian Mounted Games Association this Sunday at 4pm at Travis Hall Equestrian Centre southeast of Fergus.

All who attend will be shown educational videos and DVDs to see what they could become a part of.

For more informational call 519-993-3761.

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ELORA - Numerous awards recognizing the efforts of Wellington 4-H members were handed out on Nov. 26 at the annual Wellington County 4-H awards night.

Some of those awards include: - 24th project completion - Devan Mansfield, David Sealey, Jackie Shaw and Valarie Wood; - secretary book awards Cassandra Chonoboy, Edanna Howlett and Danielle Nyman;-

press reporter : Aaron Fairfield and Kristen Goetz; - photography: club award, Ospringe 4-H Club, Nora Howlett and Brenda Mathies, Home for the Holidays’ project. 4-H member award: Ellen Shaw, locally approved miniature donkey project; - regional Go for the Gold competition: Aimee Bailey, Vanessa Maciukiewicz, Valarie Wood, Veronica Wood, and coach Brenda Mathies;

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Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2011 includes numerous workshops and events

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2011, celebrating its 45th year, will run from Wednesday Jan. 5 to Monday Jan. 10, starting with Beef Day, and ending on Crops Day. It is a 6 day Agricultural Conference packed with a most impressive and informative line-up of speakers.

The co-coordinators for this event, Grey County Ag Services in conjunction with agricultural commodity leaders from Grey and Bruce Counties, have attempted to feature at least one high profile speaker for each day, targeting the issues and challenges facing the farming community today.

As always, exciting Panels

have been developed for 2011.

These panels include: • On Beef Day, find out how to Improve Feed Efficiency using genomics and biology.

• On Dairy Day, the panel will discuss Mastering The Habits Of Successful Farm Families.

• On Goat Day, organizers have asked goat milk processors to discuss the Future Of The Goat Milk Industry.

• On Sheep Day the panel will focus on Predator Control – What Do You Do When The “Wolf” Is Knocking At Your Door?

• On Ecological afternoon, two local producers will dis-

cuss their first hand experiences using Mycorrhizal Fungi and Humic Acids.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the featured keynote speakers: • The Hon. Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, will deliver Agriculture In Ontario on Beef Day • Eleanor Wood, Beef Farmer/Motivational Speaker, will pose the question, Beef Farming: Your Hobby or Your Job? • Gerard Cramer, DVM, Cramer Mobile Bovine Veterinary Services, will be with us on Dairy Day to review Designing A Foot Health Program

To Reduce The Impact Of Lameness On Your Farm.

• On Goat Day, Allyson MacDonald, DVM, MacDonald Mobile Vet. Service, will delve into Preventative Health In The Periparturient Doe. • Dr. Dan Morrical, Department of Animal Science, Sheep Extension Specialist, Iowa State University, will join us twice on Sheep Day to share Genetic Improvement Does Not Cost. It Pays. and Feeding Ewes For Higher Production • Dr. E. Ann Clark, Associate Professor (retired), University of Guelph, will speak on Ecological afternoon where she will deliver two topics. The

first is The Future is Organic, but Organic is Not Enough!, followed by Mycorrhizal Fungi and Humic Acids • Horse Day ha.s a stellar line-up including Constable Terry Russel, Police Community Relations, Royal Canadian Mounted Police who will give us a glimpse of the RCMP Musical Ride.

• Tom Bruulsema, PhD, CCA, Director, International Plant Nutrition Institute, will join us on Crops Day where he will present, Crop Nutrient Stewardship.

• And finally our last presenter of the conference will be an annual favourite, Peter

Johnson, OMAFRA. He will be back yet again to provide a witty and informative presentation – Making High Yields Reality.

The Horse Day Youth Program will once again consist of all interactive material, including having the kids learn how to make horse shoe frames.

The Tradeshow will include over 85 trade show exhibitors from across the province. Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week will be held at the Elmwood Community Centre (# 38 Queen St. W.), 8 km north of Hanover on County Road #10. For further information or interviews, please call Ray Robertson or Lorie Smith at 519-986-3756.

Farm Credit Canada to salute exceptional women in agriculture REGINA, - Nominations for the 2011 FCC Rosemary Davis award officially open last recently as Farm Credit Canada (FCC) seeks to recognize and honour women from coast to coast for their leadership and commitment to agriculture.

Women involved in agriculture positively affect the industry and their communities. FCC is looking for five women who deserve recognition for their achievements. Past nominees have ranged from producers and educators to agrologists

and veterinarians, to name a few.

Since 2006, FCC has honoured 20 women with the Rosemary Davis award.

Individuals are encouraged to take the time to recognize a woman they see making a difference in the agriculture industry. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

Candidates are selected based on their demonstration of leadership - through giving back to their community and the agriculture industry - as well as their vision and passion

for the industry.

Created and named after a successful Canadian agribusiness owner and operator - and the first female chairman of the FCC board of directors - the award is testament to the growing number of women who are choosing to make a career in agriculture.

Winners will be announced in spring 2011, and will have the opportunity to attend the Simmons School of Management Leadership conference in Boston on April 26.

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conference, visit http://www. simmons.edu/leadership/.

The 2009 winners included: - Margaret Rempel, hog and crops producer, volunteer, industry and community leader, Ste. Anne, Manitoba; - Bette Jean Crews, crops and horticulture producer, industry leader, teacher and volunteer, Trenton; - Marie Gosselin, greenhouse operator, business woman, professional agrologist, visionary,- Portneuf, Quebec - Gay Hahn, dairy producer,

OMAFRA works with OFA for future of agriculture TORONTO – Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Carol Mitchell has called for reduced regulatory burdens in agriculture in order to ensure a successful industry for the future.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) welcomed Mitchell as a guest speaker at its annual recent general meeting and convention late last month.

“Agriculture drives our

industry – it creates jobs and strengthens our communities,” said Mitchell. “We need to set the bar high to reduce unnecessary regulatory red tape. Our goal is to reduce the regulatory burden by more than 20% for farmers.”

Mitchell addressed hundreds of Ontario farmers to outline OMAFRA’s current priorities for securing a viable future for agriculture, with a focus on revised wildlife damage

compensation, new, open for business initiatives, strategic planning for risk management programs, and an additional $3.05-million in spending in the Environmental Farm Plan program to encourage environmental stewardship on farms.

The OFA identified those among the top concerns for agriculture in Ontario and is working with OMAFRA to define success in those areas.

“We need to ensure that we

OFA re-elects Crews as president of the board TORONTO – Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) delegates recently cast their ballots to re-elect Bette Jean Crews as president of the board at the OFA’s annual general meeting and convention in Toronto.

That marks Crews’ third term as leader of the largest volunteer farm organization in Ontario, representing more than 38,000 farmers across the province.

With two, year-long terms now complete, Crews focused on the need to bring continuity to her leadership position in 2011. “We need to continue to work together to bring strong, respected leadership to agriculture. We will take a united approach to bring together GFOs, commodity organizations and government to make an impact both in the short- and long-term.”

Crews was challenged by Don McCabe, vice-president

of the OFA, for the leadership.

Convention delegates listened to each candidate present their vision for the future for the agriculture industry in Ontario.

The two candidates took multiple questions from the floor to articulate their positions on the issues facing agriculture today.

As an advocate for renewable energy solutions for farmers, McCabe focused on future

technologies and viable options for energy in agriculture. “We have one job to do and that’s to get a sustainable, profitable future for farmers,” said McCabe. “It’s time to work together to build a foundation for agriculture.”

In addition to presidential elections, Huron County farmer Wayne Black was elected director at large.

continue to work together to represent Ontario’s farm families,” said Bette Jean Crews, president of the OFA. “These are the key issues we’re facing today that will impact our industry’s future.”

Mitchell added, “It matters to me that the [Dalton] McGuinty government remains a strong supporter of agriculture. It’s very important we get this right.”

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OFA works to begin bringing family back to the farm

Looking for a home - Sweet P is one of many felines at Cats Anonymous in Marsville looking for a permanent lap to curl up on. The cat rescue and shelter held its Christmas open house on Nov. 28.

There are 60 rescued kittens and cats awaiting permanent homes. For more information, visit www. catsanonymous.ca. photo courtesy of Laura Male

by Bette Jean Crews, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Hundreds of Ontario farmers gathered in Toronto recently for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s annual general meeting and convention.

The theme this year looked at The Future of Food – a topic that brought much discussion about what the future will bring for generational farms.

The traditional family farm was passed down generation to generation, with farm work being divided among the family. It brought food to the dinner table, profit for the family, and was a means to teach children the value of hard work. For generations we have continued a legacy of family farming in Ontario that is the cornerstone of many rural communities.

But how do you take the family farm and pass it on within a family, and still keep the family intact? How can we – today’s farmers – give the next generation the opportunities and support to carry forward the very farms that their parents or grandparents built?

Dr. Ron Hanson, a professor in the Agricultural Economics department at the University of Nebraska, shared his views at the convention during his keynote address entitled: You can buy the family farm, but I still own it. A key point for families

to consider is how to deal with farm succession in a positive manner. Passing on ownership is one thing – but what’s more important is to understand how to adequately pass on control to truly hand over farm responsibilities to the next generation of farmers.

Too often we neglect to address issues in our families before passing on ownership and control of the farm. It’s time we change our mentality when it comes to the family farm – it’s not only a source of income and responsibility; at the root of it all is our family.

Making sure our families communicate and address issues is imperative in order to maintain a smooth transition from generation to generation.

How can we expect our children to feel confident in taking over the responsibilities of the family farm if they feel animosity toward it?

Many farmers spoke to me after Dr. Hanson’s presentation to say how relevant it was, and how his examples were so similar to their own family farm experiences.

While it may not be as easy to pass on our family farms, it’s our responsibility to prepare our family for succession once we’re ready to move on.

One way to do that is to look toward youth programs to prepare the next generation for

the responsibilities that come with owning and operating the family farm.

The OFA works closely with the Canadian Young Farmers Forum and the Junior Farmers of Ontario to mentor young farmers and teach them how to become leaders in agriculture and agri-business in Ontario. Those programs are fostering young farmers and educating them on the responsibilities they’ll have once they take over the farm for their family.

Supporting those programs at home through mentoring, positive reinforcement, and nurturing, can help build the self-assurance those youth need to feel confident in taking on the responsibilities of following in our footsteps on the farm.

While we may not be able to stop the evolution of the family farm, we need to be able to encourage more youth to understand the challenges they’ll be faced with when asked to take over the family’s farm. Our traditional farms have evolved, and so too should our succession strategies for the next generation. It’s our responsibility to prepare our children for the role ahead. If they are to take control of our family’s farming business, we need to teach them how to do it and do it right.

The season of giving takes on many forms

Despite the chill outside and the hustle and bustle inside, this season still seems to bring out the best in people. Charities like East Wellington Community Services rely on the donations they receive in December and January to keep them afloat next year. There are many ways to give and you probably see them all the time. Direct mail campaigns from various charities have been crowding everyone’s mailboxes for weeks; and we have seen a booming number of food drives put on by churches, service groups, schools and businesses.

However, every once in a while

a person comes up with a new and creative way to give back, and sometimes the simplest ideas can be the best.

Jill MacPherson teaches Hatha Yoga at her studio in Erin. This year she wanted to give back to her community by supporting EWCS’s Christmas Hamper program. This program matches sponsors to families in need with the goal of giving them a truly happy Christmas - complete with breakfast, dinner and a few gifts. What often happens is that donors chose to sponsor families with young children, and those with teenagers can get overlooked. So last

week Jill encouraged her yoga classes to bring in a gift card of their choice, which could then be distributed to the families in their hampers. Nearly $1,500 worth of gift cards – to Stone Road Mall, Old Navy, Cineplex Movies, Future Shop, and more – were donated to EWCS. “All of our teenagers will be looked after this Christmas.

This is the first year I don’t have to worry about them.” said Gillian Riseborough, Manager of Community Supports at EWCS. This great little idea will make a huge impact on this year’s Christmas Hamper Program.

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For the Juniors (15 and under), Nolan Pitcher won in the yellow belt 8 and under sparring and pattern competitions.

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Social action Sunday sees people writing for spirituality

ELORA - Sundays are for worshipping aren’t they?

Not always. People attending at the Elora & Fergus Unitarian Universalist Church on Dec. 5 were engaged in tying social action to spirituality.

President Leigh Brownhill led the service, which included normal Unitarian traditions as sharing joys and concerns, a children’s story, singing, meditation, and main address. Ellen Papenburg, past president, then talked about how even one person can make a difference, let alone a group of people. She said people have the ability to make enormous changes. What can be more spiritual than actually helping people who are in hopeless situations with no rights?

Amnesty International’s action across Canada this week is called Write for Rights, with participants writing letters with the goal to set unjust situations

change. Amnesty International is one of those organizations that has succeeded in freeing political prisoners, returning rights to people, and who have accomplished sheer impossible results with just the power of the pen.

It was a different service, but in truth, not that much out of line with the usual services at the congregation, as it is never quite the same every Sunday.

The service might address traditions of different religions, history, human rights, rights of all beings, experiencing the beauty of the universe, nature, spirituality, environmental sustainability, celebrating music, the joy of art, natural and green burials, listening to the voice within, hope, love and indeed, also social action.

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Members and friends of the Unitarian church took part, and this time two very upsetting situations were addressed. One cause is right here in our own country in Alberta, with the Lubicon Cree losing their traditional hunting grounds to big oil rigs without any input or compensation. Another cause is in Papua, New Guinea, of which the source of brutal treatment and eviction of local residents lies with a Canadian gold mine company whose bottom line seems to be the big buck rather than people.

After the abbreviated service those present sat down at tables and were given paper, pens, envelopes, and stamps including all the details necessary to write and send letters to those in power who can make a difference.

Letter writing might seem futile, yet it is one of the most powerful tools to make a

Campaign - Elora & Fergus Unitarian Universalist Church held a service recently where the members wrote letters about political situations they want improved to support Amnesty International.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, an interesting meeting with someone you haven’t seen in a while gets you thinking about future projects. Creativity is flowing.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a mistake has others wondering who is to blame, but you know the truth. Errors are inevitable, so don’t let it get to you too much. Redemption is coming.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, what seemed like a chance encounter is turning out to be more of a routine meeting. Perhaps this person has feelings for you that have otherwise gone unexpressed.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 It’s not like you to ask for help, Cancer.

But this week even you can’t take it all on.

Talk to Scorpio or Aquarius for some ideas and a starting-off point. They’ll be happy

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if you rush through events you will hardly enjoy them. Linger and savor all of the sights and sounds of parties and special moments.

to assist.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you dug up a photograph and were laughing at how you looked only a few years back. Make a few new memories this week with close friends and family.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, mull over all the possibilities before looking for a job with a different organization. Don’t give notice until you have something new already lined up.

Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Find the answer below.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re losing lots of energy because you have been running yourself ragged. If you don’t take a break, then your body will take it for you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Just when you thought you could circumvent something that would cost a lot of money, a new problem arises that will make avoidance impossible. Take it in stride.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t rely too much on chance, Libra.

It will take a bit more planning to tackle something you need to get done in the days to come. Start thinking about it.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Hold a loved one close, Scorpio, because you don’t know when you may see this person again. It’s best to make the most of every moment you have with family.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a minor adjustment will give you an entirely new perspective.

You know you’ll be able to handle anything.

grovesfoundation.com

‘Tis the Season for Giving Sleigh bells, snow flakes, carols, evergreens, holiday cheer and time spent with family. No wonder we call this “the most wonderful time of the year”! With the holidays approaching and the season of gift giving upon us, we hope you will consider a gift to Groves Hospital Foundation.

During this special time of year you may wish to pay tribute to someone you care about. Gift amounts made in memory/ honour are kept confidential. However, you may request a card be sent from the Foundation to the honouree or to a family member. If you’d like to make a gift in memory/ honour please call Bonnie at the Foundation office 519.843.2010 ext. 3268.

Each gift to the CT Campaign is impacting patient care. Since we opened the Groves Hospital Volunteer Association CT Suite over 3000 patients have received over 4400 exams.

$50

$100

$250

$500

$1000

We are $542,000 away from completing the CT Campaign.

Please don’t let this season of joy and giving pass without supporting patient care at Groves Hospital. Your gift will change lives!

Ways to Give There are many ways to donate to Groves Hospital Foundation.

Many donors choose to make a multi-year pledge or to give monthly. Monthly giving can be done through automatic bank withdrawal or credit card. Monthly or one-time gifts can be given by filling out this pledge form or by donating on-line at www.grovesfoundation.com. For more information please contact the Foundation office info@grovesfoundation.com or 519.843.2010 ext 3268.

I Prefer to give $

I Pledge My Support!

I enclose my cheque made payable to Groves Hospital Foundation Please charge my credit card:

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Groves Hospital Foundation 235 Union Street East, Fergus, ON N1M 1W3 Tel: 519.843.2010 ext. 268 Email: info@grovesfoundation.com www.grovesfoundation.com

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Happy Holidays from the Board and Staff of Groves Hospital Foundation Jackie Ranahan, Chair

Steve Ilott

Lee Bonnell

Jayne MacKenzie

Dr. Howard Dobson

Dr. Mark Manning

Ted Ecclestone

Jerome Quenneville

Gord Feniak

Norma Seibert

Dr. Rick Gergovich Sherri Sutherland, Executive Director Bonnie Bois, Foundation Assistant

Thank you for supporting Groves!

Look for your campaign envelope in this edition of the Wellington Advertiser.

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, December 17, 2010

Warden’s Election

2011

At its annual inaugural on December 10th, Chris White, Mayor of Guelph/Eramosa, was elected to the position of Warden by Wellington County Council.

Warden White has represented the constituents of Guelph/Eramosa since 2003. In addition to Mayoral duties, Warden White has been a member of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Board since 2004 and was Chair for 2007-2008 and 20102011. As Chair of ROMA, Warden White was also on the Executive of the Association of the Municipalities of Ontario and Chair of the Rural Caucus.

Congratulations!

2011 Wellington County Council Standing Committees * Warden is ex-officio member of all Committees Administration, Finance & Personnel Warden: C. White Councillors: Green, Ross-Zuj, Bridge and Tout Information, Heritage & Seniors Warden: C. White Councillors: Lever, Maieron, Watters and MacKenzie Citizen Appointees: Jennifer Dixon, Sheila Gamble, Walter Trachsel and Brad Whitcombe Planning & Land Division Warden: C. White Councillors: Watters, Innes, Green and Whale

Carl Hall Honoured by Ministry Former County Councillor, Carl Hall, was honoured by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on December 8, for his 25 years of municipal government experience.

At the annual Ontario West Municipal Conference banquet, Hall was presented with a celebratory pin.

Members of County Council and staff were in attendance to celebrate this political milestone.

HOLIDAY DEPARTMENTAL CLOSURES & CHANGES TO SERVICE Administration Centre December 24 until noon

December 27 through January 3 Museum & Archives

(museum only)

(museum only)

December 24 9:30 a.m.-noon OPEN December 25 CLOSED December 26, 27 & 28 noon-4:00 p.m.

OPEN December 29 & 30 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. OPEN December 31 9:30 a.m.-noon OPEN January 1 CLOSED January 2 & 3 noon-4:00 p.m.

OPEN

Library Branches

Aboyne, Arthur, Clifford, Drayton, Elora, Erin, Fergus, Mount Forest, Rockwood December 24 & 31 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. OPEN

Harriston, Hillsburgh, Marden, Palmerston, Puslinch December 24 & 31 CLOSED All branches are CLOSED December 25, 26, & 27, and January 1.

Branches are OPEN regular hours December 28-30.

Social Services

December 24 8:30 a.m. to noon OPEN December 27 & 28 CLOSED December 29 & 30 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. OPEN December 31 8:30 a.m.-noon OPEN January 3 CLOSED

Job Postings

Résumés will still be accepted during this time via email, fax or the drop box at the Administration Centre.

County of Wellington Solid Waste Services Division HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Police Services Board Warden: C. White Councillors: L. White Citizen Appointee: Jeremy Vink Roads Warden: C. White Councillors: Ross-Zuj, L. White, Bridge and Tosh Social Services Warden: C. White Councillors: Tosh, Maieron, Innes and Whale Solid Waste Services Warden: C. White Councillors McKay, Williamson, Chapman and Tout

ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. For more information, contact: Jennifer Cowan, Accessibility Clerk, at: 519.837.2600, ext. 2373* or Jenniferc@wellington.ca

OPEN CLOSED

WASTE FACILITIES All County waste facilities will be closed: Questions?

Christmas Day: New Year’s Day:

Please contact Solid Waste Services at:

NO Changes to the Curb/Roadside Garbage and Blue Box Collection Schedule.

519-837-2601 or 1-866-899-0248

Saturday, December 25, 2010 Saturday, January 1, 2011

To ensure you are not missed, place your County user pay bags and blue boxes to the curb/roadside by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day.

The Solid Waste Services office at the Administration Centre will be closed from December 27, 2010 to January 3, 2011.

Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2011.

FEEDBACK - HOW ARE WE DOING? Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?

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