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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 13, 2009

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Family & Children's Services of Guelph & Wellington needs Volunteer Drivers to provide transportation services to and from appointments for our children and families. Mileage reimbursed/orientation & training provided. For more information about this and other Volunteer Opportunities, please contact Eva Marmurek at 519-824-2410 ext. 509.

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SILENT/LIVE AUCTION Sunday, November 15, 2009 Rockmosa Community Hall, 74 Christie Street in Rockwood Doors open at 1pm, the first table closes at 2pm.

Supper - 4:15pm. Live auction - 4:45pm. $5 admission includes meal.

Over 400 items have been donated by the congregation and local business.

Including, baking, antiques, china, glass, theatre tickets, gift certificates, a chain saw, cherry china cabinet, toys, chickens, wine tasting with dinner, Christmas items, a quilt and so much more. Something for everyone.

Sunday November 15, 2009 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

“proceeds to local community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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Find your Christmas baking, gifts, etc. at the "Christmas in the Lobby" annual sale at Groves Hospital, Fergus. 9am - 2pm. *** Knox Holstein Presbyterian Church presents the Black Family, from 7-9pm. Silent auction to follow. Plan to attend this "Song & Sell" event. *** Until Nov. 21- Elora Community Theatre presents a memory play from the 1950s called That Summer by David French. For more info. call 519-787-1981. *** Guelph Hiking Trail Club Hike. Meet 10 a.m. to hike on Guelph Lake Trails. Contact 519-822-3229.

NOVEMBER 14 The Bazaar for our Hospital Auxiliary will be held at Mount Forest United Church, corner of Hwy 89 & Fergus St. Lunch available from 11:30 -1:30pm $8 per person. *** Alma Parks and Recreation are serving a pancake breakfast at Alma Optimist Hall. 8-11am. Come and enjoy. *** Duff’s Annual Harvest Ham Supper, Puslinch Community Centre.

Sittings 5, 7pm. Entertainment 4:30 & 6:30pm. / $15/Adult $8/Children (12 and under) Under 5 Free. Tickets 519-763-1226. *** Bethany United Church Ham Supper. 5 and 7pm. Adults $12, children 5-12 $6, under 5 Free. For tickets call Georgina 519-8246548. *** Harvest and Holly Bazaar and Lunch. 10:30am-1:30pm Aberfoyle Community Centre. Wellington Cty. Rd. 46, Sponsored by Mt. Carmel-Zion United Church. *** Paws For Literacy at the Hillsburgh Branch, Wellington County Library, 98B Trafalgar Rd. from 1-3pm. Register early for your 20-minute visit with Koukla and her friends. For information phone 519-855-4010. *** Treasure Shop held by Grace Christian Fellowship. 9am-12noon.

Free good used clothing, footwear, small household items. Bethel Baptist Church, 675 Victoria Terrace, Fergus. *** The Watercolour Painters Club present their annual Art Show and Sale from 10am- 3pm. Refreshments and draws of original art through the day. Free admission. Evergreen Seniors Center, Auditorium, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph. *** Moorefield United Church Christmas Bazaar. 10am-2pm at Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. Quilts, crafts, baking etc. Donations to the food Bank accepted as admissions. *** Roast Beef Supper & Silent Auction at Burns Presbyterian Church, Main Street Erin. Sittings from 5 - 7pm. Tickets are $13. for adults, children $6. Call Carole at 519 833-2925. *** Roast Beef Dinner, Melville United Church, Fergus. 6pm. Adults $15, 7-12/$5, under 7 free. All You Can Eat full course dinner. For tickets call 519-843-1781/1998/5066. *** Adult / Senior Skating from 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship. Call 519836-1015 for information. *** Community Living Guelph Wellington Arc Industries Open House. 8 Royal Road, Guelph. 9am -1pm. Fresh Baked Goods, Woodworking Items, Program Displays, Over 50 Specialty Baskets for Raffle, Various Craft Tables, Bacon on a Bun. Hope to see you there! *** Mom2Mom Sale Fundraiser by the Mama and Papa Bears supporting Bears Cheerleading. Fergus Arena, 1-4pm. Indoor sale of new and gently used children’s items. Admission: Donation to local food bank or $2/family. Call Carrie 519-835-7504. *** St. George’s Church Sleigh Bell Fantasy. 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. 11am - 2pm. Admission is free. Lunch - Sandwiches and sweet tray - Adults $5, Children $2. Attic treasures, plants, baking, nursery, penny table and a kiddies game room. *** Old Tyme Dance. 8pm- 12am. Band - "Country Ways.” $10/person; light lunch provided; St. John Parish Centre, 130 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Arthur Library: Children’s author Claire Eamer will be visiting

the library at 10:30am during TD Canadian Children’s Book Week. This is a free event for children 8 and up. If you like: vampires, dolphins, scorpions & scientific stuff this is for you! *** Holly Fair Bazaar 9am-1:30pm, Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St. N. Guelph. Breakfast with Santa 8:30-9:30am - $5 including picture. Tearoom $5, Kiddies' Corner 9am-1:30pm - $3 for all activities. *** Roast Beef Supper & Silent Auction. Burns’ Church, Erin.

5-7:30pm. Adults $13, children $6. Phone 519-833-2925, 519833-2803.

NOVEMBER 15 Scott Woods Show, Grand Valley Community Centre, 2pm.

Sponsored by Knox Presbyterian Church. Tickets: Adult $20, Child $10. Phone: 519-928-5587. *** CWL euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth, 8pm.

Admission $2.50/person, 50/50 draw, penny table and light lunch.

Everyone welcome. *** Guelph Hiking Trail Club Hike. Meet 9:30 a.m. to hike on the Kissing Bridge Trailway. Contact 1-905-877-4134. *** Food Grains Concert at Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston at 7:30pm. Featuring: the Hilltop Singers, the Journeyman from Fergus and Country Spirit from Harriston.

Freewill Offering. *** Listowel Legion Branch 259 Sunday Brunch at Parkview Gardens, 10am-2pm. $5 per plate. *** Barrie Hill United Church annual Silent/Live Auction, Rockmosa Community Hall, 74 Christie Street in Rockwood. Over 400 items have been donated by the congregation and local business.

Something for everyone. Doors open at 1pm, the first table closes at 2pm, supper at 4:15pm, and the live auction starts at 4:45pm. $5 admission includes meal.

NOVEMBER 16 Until Nov. 21- Gigantic Book Sale:, Grand Valley Public Library, 519-928-5622. *** Harriston & District Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting, potluck supper & awards night. At the Harriston-Minto Auditorium at 6:30pm. *** Centre Wellington Women’s Connection Christmas Bazaar meeting. 7674 Colbourne St. Elora. 7pm. Cost or Supper $15 inclusive.

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NOVEMBER 17 The Schizophrenia Society, Guelph and area monthly meeting.

7:30pm at the Evergreen Centre, 683 Woolwich Street. Anyone touched by or interested in schizophrenia is welcome. Info. 519822-8781. *** Seniors' Lunch, at noon, Arkell United Church. Musical entertainment, cards and games. Call Marj Fitton, 519 824-4909. *** The Guelph Township Horticultural Society annual meeting at Marden Community Centre 7:30pm. Bring a small dessert to share, and a prize for the Penny Table- the proceeds of which will go to a Local Food Bank. Jean 519-822-5289.

NOVEMBER 18 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Mount Forest Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper, 5-7pm. Tickets at the door, limited amount. $11 per person, 2 for $20. Call 519-323-2405 for more info. *** Guelph-Wellington Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. Free Public Lecture: Landscape Architect Wendy Shearer will speak on the topic “Cultural Landscapes” 7- 9pm. 10 Carden Street, Guelph. Susan Ratcliffe 519-822-8236. *** Guelph Arts Council Hands-on Web Training for guelpharts/wellingtonarts Website. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. University of Guelph. Advance registration is necessary. 519-836-3280. *** Join the fun. Social curling for everyone, new and experienced.

Every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30pm. Elora Curling Club.

NOVEMBER 19 Guelph Civic Museum Lecture Series in partnership with the Laurier Centre for Military, Strategic and Disarmament Studies Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin St. S. 519-836-1221, 7:30pm, Eric McGeer, “The Canadian Army in Italy”. Free admission. *** Coffee hour. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur, 9:3011:30am. Speaker Vicki Brown, children & family Pastor. Feature Marilyn Theurer, Food Bank. Music by John & Sharon Beer.

NOVEMBER 20 The Naked Truth about Osteoporosis. Free! 9:30am-1:30pm; Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Drive, Kitchener.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 13, 2009 PAGE THREE

Chris Jess, Chef is cooking up food chain careers

by David Meyer

FERGUS - Chris Jess teaches Hospitality and Tourism at Centre Wellington District High School - but he refers to his class as “The Food School.”

A chef for 15 years, Jess has the same ambivalent attitude about recipes as he does to scholastic tags - he is not fanatical about following them.

“I am not a fan of recipes,” he said bluntly. “I want my students to look through a recipe and understand what is happening.”

It is an unusual approach for a chef who turned into a teacher, but Jess is building a huge fan base at the local high school. He started teaching there last year with 75 students.

This year his classes have 150.

Word of mouth did that.

He likens following recipes to watching TV. Both are “passive” and Jess wants his student to “develop the ability to develop their senses.”

He cited that hoary old example of “our daily bread.”

His students make it, from scratch, but the recipe is not that important; it is how they go about making that loaf that teaches about food. He told them bread makers should knead their bread until it feels like the lobe of their ear.

“Bread and their earlobe will stick with them far longer than a recipe of six steps,” he said.

Another famous chef, Jamie Oliver, has noted that Martha Stewart became a multimillionaire by teaching people all of their grandmother’s homemaking secrets. Jess can identify with that sentiment. When he tired of kitchen politics and decided to teach his skills, instead of having Tuesdays off from his job for the rest of his working life, he looked to the past. While he was learning to be a teacher in Hamilton, he stayed with his grandmother, Rosa Nykamp, 80, and he ran into a conundrum with her. She refused to allow him, a professional chef, do any cooking. that was her job.

So he sat and watched how

she did it, and the result was a cookbook collaboration between them. How many chefs, or teachers for that matter, coauthor any book with their grandma?

Jess takes what might seem to some to be an unconventional approach to other parts of his teaching career.

For him, “I teach all food, all the time,” he said, musing about whether there will be enough restaurants in Centre Wellington to hire all the cooks he plans to produce from school.

Of course, those cooks will have old time skills. Instead of food processors and can openers, they will be using knives.

He has one 14-year-old student who is better than any of his fourth year students when it comes to preparing food the old fashioned way - with a razor sharp knife.

They might be skills of his grandmother, but Jess said, “I’m geared up to preserving some of those skills.”

And preserving is just what the class is learning to do. An old fashioned pantry is adjacent to his classroom. He teaches how to make preserves, and students can even make their own catsup in his classes.

He also smokes his own meats at school.

“I have great pride the school smells like hickory,” he said with a smile. It is all part of his teaching methods.

“I’m adamant that they understand what food is,” he said. “I pride myself that my kitchen is devoid of labels they would see as food. We create food that we label.”

Jess is aware that teaching a class of students gives him some advantages that chefs hidden away in commercial kitchens do not have. Take shucking corn, for example.

Professional chefs would have to designate people for a full day’s duty cleaning fresh corn which might explain why many places provide canned corn instead. But with 150 students doing 80 hours of instruction over the course of a semester,

Chris Jess, cooking with a passion

that chore can easily be completed quickly, leaving fresh corn available for use.

“I love that I can teach things that are practical,” he said, even while admitting that, like teachers in other classes, “some of [the students] aren’t with you. They’re zoned out.”

But, “I love giving students skills.”

He said of academia, students “are not getting hands-on skills. We’ve put pressure on my generation to be academic successes. They’re unable to apply it in a real way. For example, they can’t fix a car or build a house. We’ve built consumers. They can make $100,000 a year but can’t balance a cheque book - or make lunch. A good scientist should also be a good soup maker.”

Saving farms For Jess, having students learn about food is about much more than honing their kitchen skills along with their knives.

For one thing, he would like to see less waste of food. He cited Hamilton as a good example, where there are all kinds of fruit trees growing in people’s back yards, and every year, 17,000 tons of newly grown food goes to waste - for the simple reason people today simply do not know what to do with it. It is high time this generation thinks back to the days of grandpa’s farm, and noted that during a recession, “This is a perfect time to talk about thrift in the economy. We need

to sit down - and eat.”

Jess said, “As a chef, I’m concerned about the food being grown.” Consumers even ought to be able to tell farmers what to feed their stock. He is not thinking of chemicals and growth hormones, either.

But he, like everyone else, is seeing more and more factory style farms, and fewer farming operations run by people like those of two generations ago. The modern method he sees “is not farming, in my opinion. It’s chemical management. I talk to older farmers all the time. There’s no satisfaction left. I want to change that.”

He hopes to do that from a classroom. His idea is to get students as enthused about producing food as they have been about smoking, preserving and cooking it in his classroom.

“My big project right now is to grow it in school,” he said.

“The average age of farmers right now is 60. I look around and I don’t see anyone lining up to be a farmer … We need to get our youth enthused about farming.”

He knows some of the younger generation is taking on that challenging career, and he supports them by buying their produce. A couple in their 20s near Neustadt produce organic meats and he is a customer. He said they are smart marketers .

Economics of food Jess is well aware that there are difficulties in the economics of farming.

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He said it boils down to teaching students to understand the value of food, as opposed to much of the junk they are constantly exposed to. He cited packaged cookies in the school’s cafeteria from a mega company, which cost students $1 for four, while a single, class-made cookie is $1.75.

But he is convinced students are smarter than the factory farm companies think, and they can taste the difference from foods made with real ingredients, and those made with chemicals.

“As an activist, I can take on those things,” he said. “By showing the alternatives, I can win the argument. I win the argument when you taste my food.”

Jess is an activist. He is a leader in the slow food movement for proper preparation of real food instead of stuff that comes from packages, boxes and tins. But, he said, it is not easy. He knows someone who raises turkeys in a healthy outdoor environment. Someone reported that farmer to the SPCA for cruelty, feeling the turkeys should be protected from wet weather.

But Jess is convinced the tide of pre-packaged food days may be turning. He said today, “We want to be fed well.”

At the point of purchase, people are asking questions. He said there are difficulties with generations of urbanites, in particular, being raised to want

a $2 hamburger. “That doesn’t take into account it costs $8,” he said, implying the difference means the seller will start cutting corners. He noted at the school, the class makes its own buns, catsup and relish, but, “Adults feel it is their right to a $2 burger. I really challenge them.

“I’m not afraid to charge what food is worth. We use butter and we use cream. These things cost money.”

Raising all the food Jess would like to expand the food chain at the high school. He buys his produce at local farmers’ markets (the interview took place at a farmers’ market).

Currently, he is looking to expand his supply system by having students raise their own food - from crops to livestock.

He estimated it would take about three acres of land, and he is hoping someone near the school would be willing to donate that land for the cause.

“Some livestock, but not a lot,” he said. “I want to show our food walking in across the parking lot.” He said he would “love one day” to be able to grow all the classes’ food, from fruit and vegetables to pork, beef and chicken.

“Raise the pigs; butcher, put it in the pan and then eat it. It’s a cycle that’s so amazing. No text book can teach that.”

He said a little wistfully, “ If I can train one child to become a farmer … ”

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Health & Fitness

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One quarter of the world's population is subject to a one hour time change twice per

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Myths abound when it comes to diabetes information and healthy habits Be it a friend, family member, coworker, or even a passing acquaintance, chances are strong nearly everyone in Canada knows someone with diabetes.

As prevalent as the disease is, a mountain of misinformation is still out there, making diabetes not only one of the most common diseases suffered, but also one of the most misunderstood.

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* Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes. While being overweight increases a person's risk for developing type 2 diabetes, too much sugar does not cause diabetes. While it can be difficult to determine why one individual gets diabetes and another does not, it is known that family history and poor diet increase a person's risk factor.

However, no evidence exists to suggest too much sugar causes the disease. Rather, diabetes can begin when the body is disrupted and its ability to turn food that's consumed into energy

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The causes of diabetes, however, are different depending on the type, and none are the result of too much sugar.

For example, type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas cannot produce insulin, leading to sugar piling up in the blood vessels. Research has indicated that type 1 diabetes could be related to difficulties with the immune system.

Type 2 diabetes can also occur when the body cannot produce sufficient insulin, or result from insulin

that simply does not function as it should. Overweight people have proven especially susceptible to type 2 diabetes. * Myth: People with diabetes are more susceptible to colds and other ailments. People with diabetes are not, in fact, more susceptible to the common cold or other ailments. * Myth: People with diabetes can't have sweets or dessert. This isn't true.

In fact, a person who doesn't have diabetes needs to follow the same rules with respect to sweets or dessert that a person with diabetes must follow.

Simply put, sweets, chocolate and dessert can be enjoyed in moderation when combined with a healthy diet and an exercise regimen. * Myth: Diabetes is contagious.

Even though questions arise as to why one person gets diabetes and another does not, diabetes is not contagious.

This myth is likely rooted in the suspected genetic and ethnic link to diabetes, most notably type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes researchers have long believed there is a genetic link to type 2 diabetes, as it appears to run in families.

CDA offers ‘user friendly’ tool kit to help caregivers and patients in diabetes fight TORONTO – Around the world, diabetes currently affects 246 million people and is expected to affect 380 million by 2025.

By 2010, more than three million Canadians will have diabetes and that number will continue to grow by nearly 550 people every day.

To address that epidemic, the Canadian Diabetes Association’s 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada emphasized early identification and aggressive management of diabetes.

The Clinical Practice Guidelines tool kit is a userfriendly desk reference that will offer six major resources on key diabetes topics including a module on cardiovascular disease.

“When it comes to treatment of people living with and at risk of diabetes, the best, most currently available knowledge is critical for successful health outcomes,” said Ellen

Malcolmson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Diabetes Association.

“That’s why we encourage all healthcare professionals to integrate the 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines tool kit into their daily practice.”

Dr. Ian Blumer, chairman for Dissemination, the 2008 guidelines expert committee, said, “Research clearly indicates that long-term damage to the body, especially to the heart and circulatory system, commonly occurs in people with diabetes. Indeed cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and strokes is the leading cause of death in people with diabetes.

“However, the great news is that we have excellent ways of dramatically reducing that risk.

It’s critical, therefore, that Canadians with diabetes receive the most current medical advice and treatment necessary to prevent these potentially deadly complications.”

Dr. Blumer continued,

“Every six months for the next three years, the Canadian Diabetes Association will issue an update to the Clinical Practice Guidelines tool kit.

Each update will consist of clinically-oriented, practical information as well as an accompanying tool to help healthcare professionals integrate diabetes prevention and management strategies from the 2008 Guidelines into their practice.”

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“We want there to be a synergy wherein healthcare providers and people living with diabetes are aware of the important measures to follow to protect one’s health,” said Dr. Blumer.

“Our goal with this tool kit and the web-based information is to empower healthcare providers and healthcare recip-

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The association has most recently received a report of various incidents occuring that could be fake solicitations.

A middle-aged woman, who was not wearing official volunteer identification and who was issuing counterfeit tax receipts, was seen canvassing in some areas for donations for a walk-a-thon on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

“The Canadian Diabetes Association has dedicated volunteers who commit their time to raise funds for diabetes research, education, services and advocacy, and we are saddened to hear that the generosity received from donors has been abused by this individual,” said Andrea Strath, Regional Director for the Greater Toronto Area and for the Central East Ontario, Canadian Diabetes Association.

“The Association recommends that people report any suspicious canvassers immediately by contacting the police” at local stations or call

the initial distribution of the tool kit, includes an algorithm to assist healthcare professionals with risk assessment, vascular protection and screening as well as a patient-focussed tool to help Canadians understand their risk of cardiovascular disease and help them plan how to discuss their options with a healthcare professional.

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ENTERTAINMENT Robin Hood and merry men premiere at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on Nov. 18 ST. JACOBS - Action, romance and comedy take centre stage at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse later this month

when Robin Hood and his clan of merry men arrive.

The legendary tale is mixed with song, dance and a full

dose of buffoonery for the annual holiday panto, which runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 20.

“We are delighted to continue this popular holiday tradition for our audiences in St. Jacobs,” said artistic director Alex Mustakas, of Drayton Entertainment. “Robin Hood has something for everyone.

The underlining pursuit for justice, hilarious slapstick comedy and ... romance will entertain children and adults alike.”

With King Richard away from England, the evil Sheriff of Nottingham rules the kingdom with an iron fist. When Maid Marian and her nurse Tickle come to town, the vil-

Audition calls set for Christie’s murder show Vision Theatre Productions has announced open auditions for its production of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery And Then There Were None.

Auditions will take place Nov. 22 from 1 to 4pm and Nov. 24 from 7 to 10pm.

Organizers are seeking an ensemble cast of all age ranges to bring the tale to the stage.

Eight guests are invited to a mysterious island by a mysteriously absent host. Each is accused of having gotten away with murder, then, one by one, they begin to succumb to strange deaths of their own.

Who is the real killer? It all

comes down to one.

Additional character details are available at www.visiont h e a t r e p r o d u c tions.wordpress.com.

The production is directed

by Jennifer Jensen and auditions will consist of readings from the script.

Auditions will be held at the Vision Theatre Productions Workshop 151B St. David Street, Fergus. To arrange a time please call Sarah at 519993-2319.

The production will run from March 25 to 28 at the Fergus Grand Theatre, with proceeds to local charity.

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FERGUS - Alexandra Grieg is hoping a large number of people will attend her debut art show at the Goose and Gridiron Pub on St. Andrew Street on Nov. 13.

Grieg is 13, and her first art was done at Art in the Park in Elora and that sparked her interest.

Grieg has faced numerous challenges in her young life, including seven surgeries and

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many visits to doctors. She was expected to live less than a year. She is one of about 250 children in the world with specific chromosome disorder.

There is only one specialist for all those children and it is costly for them to meet once a year.

The show will run from 6 to 8pm and all profits from the show will be used for her future work and for the chromosome 9p Network. There will be prints available at the show.

lainous titan devises a plan to marry the beauty - or eliminate her access to the family fortune. Luckily, Robin Hood and his band of outlaws are determined to save the day and perhaps even win Marian’s affection in the process.

Robin Hood is one of the world’s most well-known stories, dating as far back as the 13th century. Leading the cast is Jay Davis as Robin Hood.

Born in Elmira, audiences will know him from his role in the Huron Country Playhouse summer hit Evita, as well as his performance as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast.

Jackie Mustakas is picture

Winter in Red and White at museum until February ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives newest exhibit, Winter in Red and White is now running.

Red was treasured for its richness and was used in combination with white to enhance the quality of everyday household articles – signature and wedding quilts, clothing, toys and even tableware.

Over 50 red and white artifacts from the museum’s col-

GUELPH - An art auction will be held here Nov.14 with the doors opening at 5:30pm a live auction starting at 7pm Tickets for the MacDonald Stewart Museum art auction Beyond the Frame are $60 and that includes: - gourmet cuisine showcasing award-winning local caterers; - two drink tickets; and

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Advance bids and telephone bids are welcome. Anyone unable to attend can still bid.

They can either leave an advance bid before the auction or bid by telephone during the sale. To do that, contact Aidan Ware at aware@msac.ca, or telephone 519-837-0010 extension 2.

The art auction catalogue is now online at http://www.msac.ca/auction2009progra m.pdf.

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NOW PLAYING “COUPLES RETREAT” (PG) Call for dates & times

CASTING CALL! The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is seeking actors and actresses for two Spring 2010 productions (both plays are comedies) Reading and castings will be held at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre, 68 Elora Street Everyone welcome

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Two males, six females required A reading will be held Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Come read the play and see if you would like to try out !

Casting November 18 at 7 p.m.

For information call director Patrick Smith - 519 338-5391

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lection are brought together in one exhibit space to create a visual of deep warmth and elegance. Placed in their historical context, the artifacts offer insights into the vibrancy of Canadian heritage over the past two centuries.

For more information visit www.wcm.on.ca or telephone 519-846-0916.

The exhibit is on display until Feb. 21.

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perfect as Maid Marian. She shone last year as the congenial Cinderella.

Audiences will also see Fred Stinson. He is best known as Major Bedhead from The Big Comfy Couch.

This will be Stinson’s fourth holiday production at the Playhouse.

The production is directed and choreographed by Trudy Moffatt.

Tickets are selling quickly.

Theatregoers are encouraged to book soon. Call the box office at 519-747-7788 or toll free at 1-888-449-4463. For more information visit www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com.

Four adult males required Casting December 1 at 7 p.m.

For information call director John Hogg 519-338-2602

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Displays, light refreshments, and giveaways. To register call: Kate Harvey 519-500-1440.

NOVEMBER 20 The 5th Annual Christmas Joy Home Tour. Friday November 20, 4:30-9:30pm and Saturday November 21, 11-5pm. Tickets $25.

Contact Didi at 519- 836-8115. *** Annual Bazaar and Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur 4-7 pm. Adults $7, 6-12 $4, under 5 free. Crafts, bake table, attic treasures and fun. *** Wing Night at Arthur Legion 6-8 pm $10. Entertainment by Derek Moore. *** (PD Day) Drayton Library at 10:30am; Harriston Library, 2:30 pm. Children’s author Sigmund Brouwer will be visiting the libraries during TD Canadian Children’s Book Week. If you like mysteries and stories about sports this is for you! *** Acton Rotary Annual Wine and Cheese and silent auction at Acton Town Hall Center, 11 Willow St. N. Acton. 6:30-10pm. $20 per person. Limited number of tickets. Call 519-853-0350.

NOVEMBER 21 Elora Legion Branch 229- Dance. Featuring “Country Motion”.

110 Metcalfe St. Elora. *** Bake Sale - Grand Valley Public Library, 519-928-5622. *** The Royal City Model Railroaders open house of a dozen home based model railroads in Guelph and surrounding area. Free.

Global Currency Services to be the starting point of our November 25th tour. Global Currency Services is located at 1027 Gordon Street, Guelph. Hours 10-6pm. Our alternate starting place will be at 4971 County Road #29. For more information call 519-856-4983. *** Elora Centre for the Arts presents Holiday Art Cards. 9am -12 pm. $25m/$35nm. Not just your average cards, these gems incorporate printmaking and collage principles. *** Country Christmas Craft Show. 10am-3pm at the Drayton Community Centre. Light lunch available. Admission: Food bank donation. *** St. Alban’s Church, Grand Valley Christmas Silent Auction 10-2, ends with lunch, bake sale, penny table, November 28, 10am2pm. *** Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale & Noon-time Luncheon 11am-1pm. at Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston. Salad Plate and Dessert Lunch. $7 at the door. *** Holstein Drama Group presents "Nobody's Perfect" a comedy Nov 21 - 8pm, Nov 22 - 2 pm -$10. Dinner Theatre Nov 14 - 6:30 pm - $20 at Egremont Optimist Community Centre, Holstein.

Info: Holstein General Store 519-334-3310. *** Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, just north of Brookville. 4:45 - 7:30pm. Annual Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings and Silent Auction! Adults $15, Students $7.50, Child (5-11) $5. Tickets at the door or by reservation 905-854-2423. *** Arthur Agricultural Society presents Crystal Gage with a roast beef dinner and entertainment to follow. For tickets call 519-8482770. *** St. Joseph’s Parish Annual Bazaar at St. Joseph’s School, 150 Strathallan St., Fergus, 10am-2pm. Free, parking, luncheon 11:30am - 1:30pm. Penny table, baked goods, silent auction and more. Raffle tickets for handmade queen size quilt. *** Guelph Arts Council Hands-on Web Training for guelpharts/wellingtonarts Website. 12 noon to 3 p.m. Wellington County Museum. Advance registration is necessary. 519-8363280. *** Elora Library at 10:30am; Marden Library, 2:30pm. Children’s author Sigmund Brouwer will be visiting the libraries during TD Canadian Children’s Book Week. If you like mysteries and stories about sports this is for you! *** Acton Santa Claus Parade. 1pm from McKenzie Smith Bennett P.S. Theme: “Silver Bells” (Dreaming of a Silver Christmas) 519853-2924.

NOVEMBER 22 Christmas Craft Show Arthur Community Centre. 9-3pm. Free admission. Over 65 tables of hand-crafted items only. Sponsored

by Arthur Lions Club. Call 519-848-3516 for information. *** The Artisan Belles are hosting Unique Art & Craft Sales in Belwood, 12 - 4. Alpaca items, photo art, quilting & more. See the Alpacas too. 011405 E-W Garafraxa TL (old 8th line). Call 519-843-1663 for more info.

*** Sacred Heart CWL Christmas Bazaar 10am-2pm in the Church hall. Huron St. Guelph. Penny table, crafts & more. Hot lunch served. Free admission. *** Crystal Singing Bowls - for meditation, a marvelous sound experience with many wholesome effects.Presentation by Zack Martin-Kilgour from Guelph - 10am. Elora & Fergus Unitarian Church, Victoria Park Centre, 150 Albert St. W. Fergus. 1-800565-2353 - All Welcome! *** The Awesome Snake Show. Guelph Lake Nature Centre, Guelph 2-4pm. Come out and meet some very cool reptiles. There will be a slide show highlighting the snakes of Ontario, live snakes, and maybe even a puppet show. $5/person. Please phone 519-8367860 to pre-register.

Patti Klein 519-843-7055 Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information. www.welcomewagon.ca

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NOVEMBER 23 Rockwood Presbyterian Church Fall Spaghetti Social and Silent Auction 6:30pm. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood.

Tickets available by calling Sue at 519-856-4664. Adults - $10, Youth 6 to 12 - $5, Children under 5 - Free. Advance tickets only.

NOVEMBER 24 Puslinch Seniors' Euchre Club 1:30pm. Present and former Puslinch Township residents are invited to join us for an afternoon of friendly euchre games at the Puslinch Community Centre on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. *** Wellington Branch Ontario Genealogical Society fall programs continue with “Genealogical Cold Case Files” 7:30pm, Zehrs Community Room, 1045 Paisley Road, Guelph. 519-822-2460.

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NOVEMBER 25 Buffet Style Turkey Supper at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus, 3 sittings: 4:45, 5:45 & 6:45pm. Takeout available. Adults $12, children $5. 3 and under free. Tickets at the church office. *** Annual Eramosa Union Cemetery Meeting. Barrie Hill United Church, 7:30 pm. All welcome.

NOVEMBER 26 Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50 includes lunch and prizes. *** Until Nov. 28-Christmas On Broadway -Evergreen Seniors Centre, Guelph. Nov. 26, 27 1:30pm, Nov. 28, 7:30pm. Adults $10, children $5. For tickets call the Evergreen Centre at 519-8231291. *** Roast Pork Loin Dinner, Trinity United Church, Listowel. 4:30 7pm. Advance tickets please. Call Clara at 519-291-2736 for ticket call Marion at 519-291-3915 for take-out or delivery. *** Alma Optimist Beef Barbeque, 5-7pm. at the Alma Community Hall. Adults $12, children $4 at the door.

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Christmas Show & Sale Sat. November 14th 9:30am - 4:00pm Mount Forest & District Sports Complex 850 Princess St., MOUNT FOREST

NOVEMBER 28 The Guelph Legion's Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale 10am – 3pm at the Guelph Legion, 919 York Road in Guelph.Vendors, please call Janet at 519-265-2226. *** Elora Legion Branch 229- Dance. Featuring “Marion’s Band”.

110 Metcalfe St. Elora. *** Arthur Optimrs Christmas Parade 7:00 pm. Theme: Super Hero Christmas, start place: Arthur Public School, Conestoga Street, Arthur. All floats to arrive between 6-6:30 pm. *** Craft show and bake sale at St. Patrick School 9am- 4pm. Santa will drop by noon to 2. Please bring a donation for the food drive.

391 Victoria (just south of Woodlawn) Guelph. Call Cathy 519856-0969 to rent a table to showcase your product. *** Christmas Bazaar/ Craft Sale and Bake Sale. 10am-3pm at the Guelph Legion, 919 York Rd. Free Parking and Admission.

Lunch available. *** The Taylor Evans Public School Holiday Craft Sale 9am- 3pm.

Stephanie Drive (just west of Imperial Road South, between Paisley Road and Wellington Street) in Guelph. Over 80 vendors will be in attendance. Admission is free! *** Karaoke at the Arthur Legion. 8:30 pm. *** Harriston Firefighter’s Annual Santa Claus Parade. 3:30pm.

Theme: “Christmas in Toyland”. New this year we will be collecting non-perishable items along the parade route and at the arena for the Harriston Food Bank. For info. or to participate, call Ryan Hill 519-338-2213. ***

SEND YOUR NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE EVENT INFO TO events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date.

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COUNTY RECOGNIZES LONG SERVICE EMPLOYEES At the October 29th County Council Meeting, the following employees were honoured:

15 years

15 years: Warden Ross-Zuj with Laurie Anderson and Brenda Prince

CONGRATULATIONS!

Coun ounty y of f Wellington Well Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) ISAP helps newcomers gain access to settlement services to meet their individual needs.

Under ISAP, the County of Wellington, can: • • • • • •

25 years

25 years: Warden Ross-Zuj with Harry Blinkhorn, Carol Halliday, Tracey Henderson and Michael Costin

refer you to economic, social, health, cultural, educational and recreational services; give you tips on banking, shopping, managing a household and other everyday tasks; provide interpreters or translators, if you need them; refer clients to the Language Instruction Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes; provide non-therapeutic counselling; and refer you to an employment counsellor to prepare a professional looking resumé and learn job searching skills.

ELIGIBILY: Services are available to Permanent residents of Canada, landed immigrants, convention refugees and Minisiter’s Permit holders. While this service is mainly for newcomers, immigrants who need help adapting to Canadian society and integrating into the community may also qualify, regardless of how long they have been in Canada.

For more information on these services, please call: 519.823-7887.

Funded by the Government of Canada through Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

TENANTS AND YOUR HOME – RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES All tenants and landlords have Housing Rights and Responsibilities.

For payment of rent, maintenance of the unit, rent increases and other inquiries, contact: • The Landlord and Tenant Board: www.ltb.gov.on.ca or 1-888-332-3234 • Wellington and Guelph Legal Clinic: 519-821-2100 • Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Investigative and Enforcement Unit to report a possible violation: www.mah.gov.on.ca or 1-888-882-9277 It is illegal for landlords or tenants to discriminate against you, treat you unfairly, or harass you. Complaints may be directed to: • Ontario Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) for discrimination: www.hrto.ca. or 1-800-598-0322 • Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC): www.hrlsc.on.ca or 1-866-625-5179 • Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) if harassment: www.ltb.gov.on.ca or 1-888-332-3234 • Centre for Equality of Rights Association: www.equalityrights.org/cera or 1-800-263-1139 ext. 22 • Wellington and Guelph Legal Clinic: 519-821-2100 For more information, contact: Wellington and Guelph Housing Services at: 519-824-7822, ext. 4300*.

WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY

Celebrates

are recyclable in the Blue Box Programme.

Canadian Children’s Book Week” November 14 to 21

(Remove hard covers)

GOLD MEDAL READING! Celebrate sports in preparation for the Vancouver Olympics!

AUTHORS @ YOUR LIBRARY! Claire Eamer, author of science and history books for kids!

Saturday, November 14, 10:30 a.m., Arthur Branch

Thank you for keeping recyclables out of County landfills.

2009 Remembrance Day Schedule Changes A reminder that curb/roadside garbage and blue box collection did not occur on Wednesday, November 11th. Collection is rescheduled to Saturday, November 14th.

Have your materials to the curb/roadside by 7 a.m. to ensure you are not missed.

For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): (519) 837-2601 or toll-free 1-866-899-0248.

County of Wellington Administration Centre 74 Woolwich St. Guelph, ON N1H 3T9

Sigmund Brouwer, author of popular sports and mystery fiction for kids!

Friday, November 20, (PD Day): Drayton Branch, 10:30 a.m., Harriston Branch, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 21: Elora Branch, 10:30 a.m., Marden Branch, 2:30 p.m.

COUNTY HONOURS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION At a tree planting event in Puslinch Township on November 2, The County of Wellington awarded Mike Elrick the 2009 Green Legacy Award of Excellence for his contributions in tree planting and environmental education. One thousand trees were planted.

The planting site was dedicated the Mike Elrick Tract, to recognize his leadership in environmental education and work with local students. There are several partners working collaboratively on this project: The County of Wellington’s Green Legacy Programme (which supplied the trees), the City of Guelph (which owns the land), First Student Canada Bus Lines and the Upper Grand District School Board.

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The sessions are free. Space is limited, so come early!

TD Canadian Children’s Book Week is organized by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, in partnership with the Storytellers of Canada, and is made possible through the generous support of TD Bank, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, Penguin Group (Canada) and the Toronto Public Library.

Visit www.wclib.ca for information about more exciting events!

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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.