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SECOND SECTION TOTHE WELLINGTON ADVERTISER
February 19, 2010
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTSFamily & Children's Services of Guelph & Wellington needsVolunteer Drivers in the cities of Elora/Fergus and immediate sur-rounding area, to provide transportation services to and fromappointments for children and families. Mileage reimbursed /ori-entation and training provided. Please contact Eva Marmurek at519-824-2410, ext. 509.
***Women Cancer Support Group. Every 3rd Tuesday of everyMonth, 10am - 12noon. Lunch out every 1st Wed. of everyMonth. Call Joyce 519-843-3213 or Judy 519-843-3947 Ext. 100.
***Chocolate Fondant Filled 3oz Eggs & White/Dark Chocolate
crosses $2, and bunnies $1 for sale. Place your order now. Call St.
Andrew’s Church 519-843-3565 by March 16. Proceeds to
Missions of the Church.
FEBRUARY 19Brighton Chapter O.E.S. Euchre in the Masonic Hall, St. AndrewSt., Fergus. For more information call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250.
***Euchre, Harriston Legion #296. Start at 8pm. Light Lunch pro-vided. $5 /person. Bring a Partner.
***The Red Cheveron Club is hosting Karaoke on 8pm. Free admis-sion. Everyone Welcome.
***Wing Night 6-8pm. $12. Entertainment by Kristen Henry Scott.Arthur Legion.
FEBRUARY 20An Awareness Training Seminar to promote hope and healing.
9am-1pm. Lunch included. Drayton Christian Reformed Church,
88 Main Street East Drayton. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Contact: Teresa Dekker 519-638-5916.
***
Rockwood Rebels 2010 Softball Registration. 10am-12noon. in
the meeting room at the Rockwood Library. Call Cathie at 519-
856-4715 for more information.
***“Winter Magic” Dream Auction in support of the AdvancedAgricultural Leadership Program. This event features both liveand silent auctions. Doors open at 6:30pm. Delta Guelph Hoteland Conference Centre, 50 Stone Road West. Tickets $50. Call519-826-4204.
***Arthur Seniors Euchre 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. Call 519-848-3469 for more details.
***Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church, Harris StreetRockwood. Come on in and warm up. Adults $7, Children $5,Family Deal $20 (2 adults and 2 or more children). For moreinformation call 519-856-9298.
***Chalmers/Three Willows United Church 53rd Annual CurlingBonspiel will be held at the Guelph Curling Club with dinner fol-lowing at Three Willows United Church. For further informationEmail: [email protected].
***Adult / Senior Ice Skating 8-9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,Guelph. Fergus Brass Band playing centre ice. Pot Luck 6pm. Call519-836-1015.
***Until March 7 - Mentors and Makers - In the Minarovich Gallery- an exhibition of artwork made by Students/Instructors andAssociates of the Elora Centre for the Arts. Opening receptionFeb. 20 2-5pm - everyone is welcome.
FEBRUARY 21Listowel Legion Sunday Brunch at Parkview Gardens.10am-2pm.
$5/plate.
***Mini Golf Tournament at the Palmerston Legion. 4 per team, call519-343-3919 to register team.
***Jamboree, Harriston Legion # 296. Admission $5. Doors open at12pm. Entertainment starts at 1pm. Supper $10. Musicians,Singers, Dancers and Spectators Welcome. For more informationcall 519-338-2843.
***Bowl for Kids. At Woodlawn Bowl, 253 Woodlawn Rd. W.,Guelph. Great prizes! For pledge sheet or more info. call 519-787-0106.
***Breakfast, Fergus Legion 9-11:30am. $5.
FEBRUARY 23Elora Centre for the Arts presents From Camera to Computer with
Sylvia Galbraith. 7- 9:30pm. For information call 519-846-9609.
***The Book of Revelation The last book. Do you have questions?We have questions too. Come and join us in Elora, 7-9pm. A groupof Centre Wellington Christians and Seekers. Call 519-846-0454for info. Leave a message.
***Ontario Genealogical Society meeting- 7:30pm. ZehrsCommunity Room, 1045 Paisley Rd., Guelph. Bring and Brag:Members speak briefly about their problems and successes inresearching their family trees.
***Guelph Horticultural Society Meeting 7:30pm. Dublin St. UnitedChurch 68 Suffolk St. W Guest speaker: Roger Tschantz Trial
Garden Manager at the University of Guelph Turfgrass Centre dis-cussing "New and Interesting Annuals for the Garden" New mem-bers welcome.
FEBRUARY 24“Beat the Winter Blahs" dinner for St. Andrew's, Mount Forest.6:15pm. Reserve now, don't wait: call 519-323-2217. $10 each. 50only available.
***Until Mar. 31- Lunches in Lent: Wednesdays, St. Alban’s Church,Grand Valley. 11- 1:30pm. Homemade soup, sandwiches,desserts. $7.
***Elora and Salem Horticultural Society meeting at Heritage RiverRetirement Community, Elora.7:30pm. Clara Bauman revealshow she “Moved her Garden” from an established acreage to a ½acre lot on builder’s clay.
***Mid-week Lenten service followed by book study "The Sign ofJonah." Joint Anglican and Lutheran service. 7pm at St. JamesAnglican Church, 171 Queen St. E., Fergus. All are welcome.
***Rural Women’s Day Mary Frey Martin RN: Eldercare; what youshould know, Sherri Clemmer from Floral Fusion. Demonstratingmaking traditional and contemporary style floral arrangements,Linda Buckley - antique dealer and appraiser, learn about trends,and evaluating antiques. Day hosted at Wallenstein Bible Chapel,4522 Herrgott Rd. Wallenstein. Hot lunch. $15/person. Call 519-664-3794x237.
***CWDHS presents Canadian Country Recording Star, ShaneYellowbird. Opening acts feature CW Idol Winner, MackenzieMatthews and Nashville Recording Star, Laura Power. All agesevent, with a food concession and silent auction. All proceeds goto the Student Aboriginal Exchange program. Doors will open at6pm. Tickets available at CWDHS, are $25 and $20 (students withvalid ID) in advance and $30 and $25 at the door.
FEBRUARY 25Elora Centre for the Arts and Heritage Centre Wellington present
Heritage Lecture Series. Heritage Restoration: Meet the Experts.
Ask the Experts - If you are interested in restoring an old house,
or have other questions ask the panel for advice. 6:30pm at Elora
Centre for the Arts. $10 non-members, $8 for members. $35 for
series of 4. 519-846-9698.
***Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm, $2.50includes lunch and prizes.
***Opera legend John Mac Master in recital of favourite songs andarias with British pianist Andrew Matthews-Owen. Concerts startat 12:10pm. MacKinnon Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room) Schoolof Fine Art and Music, University of Guelph. Admission FREE –donations gratefully appreciated. Everyone Welcome!
***Taoist Tai Chi ™ arts of health. Open House at 54 Cardigan Street,Guelph 7pm. Telephone 519-836-7390.
***Women in Business Luncheon Erin/ Hillsburgh. Noon-1:30pm.Come and meet other women to share ideas, make new connec-tions and help grow your business! Everyone will also have achance to promote their business to the group. For information,call Miriam at 519-833-4454.
***Arthur Lions Club Drive through Chicken BBQ, 4:30-7pm.Delivery available. $12- ½ Maple Lodge Chicken, potato, roll,salad, dessert. Pick up meals at St. John’s Parish, Arthur, or call519-848-5904.
FEBRUARY 26Beach Boys Endless Summers Tribute Show and Dinner (Limited# of tickets will be sold). The Royal Canadian Legion ColonelJohn McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd., Guelph. Inquiries519-822-1565.
***Big Chili Roundup – Competition of the Best Chili prepared byLocal Businesses and Community Groups. $5 includes Chili, bun,dessert & beverage. Hosted by the Grand Valley Public Library atthe Grand Valley Community Centre 5:30-8pm. 519-928-5622.
***Legion #296 Dinner Harriston, Ontario. 5-7pm. Tickets $12 perperson. Children under 12 $6. Preschoolers Free. Come on out andenjoy a home cooked meal.
***Feb 26, 27 & 28 - St John Ambulance, Level 1 First Aid and LevelC CPR. All courses held at St John Ambulance Training Facilityin Elora. For information call 519-846-8704.
***Bid Euchre Party. 7:30pm. St Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19Flamingo Drive, Elmira.
***Hootenanny and Haiti Fundraiser: Arkell United Church, cornersof Watson Road and Arkell Road, Guelph. Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7:30pm. Open Seating. $10 for the meal. Hootenanny to follow.Bring your voices and your musical instruments. Contact MelissaKelly, 519-824-9219 for details.
***The Red Cheveron Club presents, "Upstairs At The Chev". Anight of live, hard driving rock and roll with "Stage Junkies". $10admission. Proceeds to the Red Cross / Haiti Fund. Everyonewelcome.
***Until March 7 - Mentors and Makers - In the Minarovich Gallery
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The winner - Fergus Elora Retail Alliance (FERA) shop localprogram draw was at Pamper Me Pets. On hand for thedraw were Elora BIA representative Kirk McElwain, left, andshop owner Dennis Purton. The winner is Linda Schnurr-Hehn who won a $50 gift certificate to Fusion DiscountStore in Fergus. The FERA draw Feb 15 to 18 will be at RonWilkin Jewellers. The following week a ballot will be drawnfrom Wood n Charm in Elora.
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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 19, 2010
GSW (Fergus) Credit Union Ltd.ANNUAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010 7:30pmGeneral Meeting, Proposed By-Law Changes,
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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 19, 2010 PAGE THREE
MOUNT FOREST - Whenpeople think of those involvedin North Wellington’s BigBrothers Big Sisters, MarnieMainland’s name is at the topof the list.
And it’s more than likelythat when the annual Bowl ForKids Sake at the Mount ForestBowling Lanes starts thisweekend, she’ll be there busilyworking behind the scenesmaking certain the event runssmoothly.
Next year marks the 25thanniversary of NorthWellington’s event, whichstarted here in 1986 - andMainland has been there sincethe beginning.
She said that in the firstyear, the event raised just over$1,000 and was held in bowl-ing lanes in Listowel, Fergusand Mount Forest. Now theevent is hosted completely bythe Mount Forest BowlingLanes and this year’s targetgoal is $60,000.
When asked about whenshe first became involved withBig Brothers she said, “... way,way back.” She first startedwith the organization in 1983,and has witnessed manychanges to the organizationover the years.
Originally, she was hired asa part-time case worker of theArthur office.
“They hired me, and the fol-lowing year Mount Forestcame on board, followed byHarriston/Palmerston,” shesaid. “It was a situation wherethe other organizations asked,‘can we use you as a caseworker too?’
“During that time, we werea satellite of Guelph. It was inOctober 2004 we started themerge with Big Sisters andsince then we’ve been here(Mount Forest).
“I had started my career atChildren’s Aid way, way back,right out of school. Then, Iwent home to have our chil-dren.
“I was just looking forsomething very part-time andthey were looking for a part-time case worker in Arthur. Ithought it would be ideal ... justa few hours a week.”
She felt it would be a per-fect fit for her home life withtwo little boys and a baby girl.But it’s something that endedup being much more than that.
It’s clear from the enthusi-asm in her voice this is a jobshe still loves.
Known as Big Brothers BigSisters of North Wellington,the organization is located at110 Wellington St. E. in MountForest.
Mainland noted one of themajor changes was the group’sjoining with Big Sisters ofMount Forest and Area back in2004.
“We’d been encouraged bythe national office to do that,but there was a lot of resist-ance,” she said. “It was a tryingtime, but it has worked out
well. There’s every bit as mucha need for little girls as littleboys.”
She added, “I think it’s soimportant for the little guyssince so many are being raisedwithout men in their lives. It isa terrible situation and we arefinding it more and more diffi-cult to find Big Brothers.”
This has led to offeringsome the option of the in-school mentoring program toaugment that.
“But you know the sameproblems existed years back ...trying to come up with enoughmoney. In a non-profit organi-zation, that is one of the bigthings.
“That is where Bowl forKids Sake come in,” she said.“We have to raise primarily allof our budget through thatfundraiser.”
At the same time, Mainlandnoted there are some funds -about $19,000 - which annual-ly come through the local
United Way, which is veryhelpful.
She said the organizationhas definitely grown throughthe years and those using theservice and those acting as BigBrothers come from a widevariety of backgrounds.
“It’s because all of our kidsare so different,” she said. “Ioften say when I’m interview-ing a prospective Big Brother,there is no right or wronganswer, because there is such avariety of children needing theservice.
“When I look at the chil-dren’s needs and then I look atthe Big Brothers I have avail-able, there’s never enough. I tryto look at the child, how he wasraised and what he likes to do... and work that around withthe Big Brother.
“We have labourers, wehave professionals ... you nameit ... we use them. If they wantto volunteer, we can certainlyfind something for them with-out any trouble.”
She added there is a thor-ough screening of volunteersthrough a police check, refer-ences and then an in-home,additional interview, plus a fol-low-up.
“We’re always in touchwith the mother, the LittleBrother and the Big Brother tomake sure things are goingwell, and that we’re not miss-ing anything,” she said.
A Little Brother’s perspective
Twelve-year-old DexterSchoutsen has been a LittleBrother since he was eightyears old.
His current Big Brother,Joseph Clark, is actually histhird.
“My first Big Brother,Brian ... he was good, but hehad to move away to where hisjob was,” said Dexter.
“I got a new Big Brother,Josh, but his work sort of inter-fered too. He was working as afireman and was accepted for aposition in Sault Ste. Marie.Now I have Joseph, who livesjust outside of Mount Forest.”
While Joseph works acrossCanada, this area is his home.
“He comes home toHolstein,” Mainland added.Clark teaches and sells com-puter software to school boardsacross the country.
Dexter described it as “heteaches the school boards, the
school boards teach the teach-ers, the teachers teach the stu-dents and we teach our grand-parents.”
Generally there are activi-ties with his Big Brother once aweek, but Dexter said if there isnot enough time in their sched-ules it might be three times permonth.
The pair have used four-wheelers, hang out at thehouse, help with Joseph’s ownchildren, build items and cutfirewood. Dexter believes its agood experience.
“I think if I didn’t have aBig Brother, I wouldn’t havebeen able to experience someof the things I have been able todo,” he said.
At one point he was invitedby his Big Brother to go intothe woods with some ofJoseph’s adult friends.
Dexter also had no problemrecommending the programand would consider being a BigBrother at some point in thefuture.
“It’s important being able tohave someone to hang out withwho cares and wants to actual-ly be there,” he said.
“With people who don’thave a father, there are somethings they won’t experience.With Big Brothers Big Sisters,it allows someone to have thatexperience.”
When he met his first BigBrother, “I wondered what my
Big Brother would want to do,but it really depends on whatyou want to do. It’s the LittleBrother’s decision (as to thetype of activities they dotogether). That’s what makes itfun.”
Dexter’s mother, TracySchoutsen, said “it is good forhim to have the male influenceI can’t give him. He can go anddo stuff with a man, whichmeans something to him.”
Mainland added for Dexter,the hard thing was the longwait. It was two-and-a-halfyears waiting for the firstmatch.
Tracy said her mistake wasthat while Dexter qualified atage 6, she’d waited until shefelt he was ready to have a BigBrother.
“I should have signed himup right away, because by thetime they found a Big Brother,he would have been ready.”
Mainland said that perhapsthat is something which shouldbe included in informationpackages.
“Just because they areapproved and on board, if theyare no ready ... we can holdoff.”
Tracy added even thoughDexter didn’t have a BigBrother, they were still able toparticipate in the various groupactivities offered.
“Pretty much there is anactivity every month or everyother month,” she said.
Plus, she added, bothDexter and his sister have beengoing to summer camp for thepast five years as a result of thegroup’s assistance.
“I pay a small portion andBig Brothers pays the rest. Icould have never afforded tosend both my kids to camp if itwasn’t for Big Brothers.
“And that is why we areinvolved in Bowl for Kids. It’sour way of paying back. That’sthe way I look at it.”
“And do they pay back,”Mainland added. “One year,Dexter raised over $1,000.”
Tracy added the first yearDexter raised $420, the nextyear $501, the third year$1,047 and last year $621. Shesaid they were still working toraise funds for this year’sevent.
Mainland said one thing shewants to emphasize is “oursociety is at a very crucial time,with so many boys having nomale influence in their liveswhatsoever. Our society’s boysare being raised by wonderfulmoms, they just simply don’thave men in their lives.
“We just have to turn thisaround for the kids,” she said.“They’re going to be fatherssomeday, and how are theygoing to do that without a rolemodel?
“It is crucial that we be ableto encourage men, and that thisis not an onerous task. It doestake commitment, and yes,there is a thorough screening.But once they get through that
and once they are on board, allagreed that they are getting farmore out of it than the LittleBrother.
“Across the board, that ishow people feel.”
Mainland explained statis-tics show that if Little Brothershave a mentor, chances of themturning out better are very high.She said their grades tend to behigher and 80% graduate fromhigh school. They get alongbetter at home, and are onlyhalf as likely to use drugs,Mainland added. They alsotend to get along better withtheir peers and to be lessinvolved with the police, shesaid.
This year’s NorthWellington Bowl for Kids Sakeruns Feb. 21, Feb. 28 and
March 7.Through the weeks, there
are also school challenges.Those started last year withArthur Public School andPalmerston Public School. Thisyear, both schools will bebringing two bus loads of par-ticipants.
“That’s very exciting,”Mainland said.
As of the interview, she wasstill waiting to hear fromMinto-Clifford Public School.
For $10, they get bussed tothe bowling lanes, free bowlingshoes, a book and a pin thatsays ‘today I helped a fellowhuman being.”
For more information aboutthe group contact www.bbbs-northwellington.org orwww.bbbsc.ca.
Marnie Mainland
remains an icon for Big Brothers Big Sisters
of North Wellington
by Mike Robinson MARNIE MAINLAND
“Our society is at a very crucial time,with so many boys having no maleinfluence in their lives whatsoever. Our society’s boys are being raised
by wonderful moms, they just simplydon’t have men in their lives.”
History of Big Brothers BigSisters of North Wellington
The Guelph and Wellington Big Brothers Association wasstarted in 1968. Richard Chaloner, then crown attorney, andBill Chapman were co-founders of the organization.
Local committees were established in Wellington Countyunder the umbrella of Guelph and Wellington Big Brothers asit was thought this gave better services, with a more localflavour.
The Arthur chapter began in 1974, Harriston/Palmerston in1976 and Mount Forest in 1978. In 2000, these groups formedone committee known as North Wellington.
In 1980, a group of local women saw a need in the commu-nity for young girls and formed Big Sisters of Mount Forest.Area municipalities with similar needs, including Durham,Harriston, Clifford, Palmerston, Drayton, Moorefield, Arthurand everywhere in between, called upon this service. In 1987,the organization incorporated as Big Sisters of Mount Forestand District.
By 2000, many Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations hadmerged and talks in this direction began locally as well.
It was felt Wellington communities would be best served bythree groups: Big Brothers Big Sisters Guelph, Big BrothersBig Sisters Centre Wellington and Big Brothers Big SistersNorth Wellington.
By October 2004, Big Brothers of North Wellington andBig Sisters of Mount Forest and District began to function as ajoint agency, and by September 2005, became legally known asBig Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington.
A Big Brother’s viewDexter Schoutsen’s Big Brother, Joseph Clark, was unable
to meet for the group interview because of previous commit-ments. However, through email, Clark did offer his thoughts onbeing a Big Brother.
Why did you decide to become a Big Brother?I became a Big Brother because it was a way that I could
give my time to a noble endeavour and still include my family.Is it challenging to find the time to be with your Little
Brother and how do you sort all that out?Sometimes. However, if you have a good understanding
between the Little, their parent and yourself about your timelimitations, then there is no reason why you cannot coopera-tively organize times and visits.
Do you enjoy being a Big Brother and what sorts ofthings do you do together?
Very much. We go skating, play paint ball, hike, bicycle andwork at projects at my farm such as building climbing appara-tus or cutting wood.
What would you say to other men who are thinkingabout becoming a Big Brother.
I would say it is a very rewarding experience and they willgain much satisfaction, as well as learn much about themselvesby including an important youth in their life.
* * * Caseworker Marnie Mainland noted Joseph is a profession-
al and he has four children of his own.“So when he came to me, right away I wondered how this
person could possibly have time,” she said. But, she added he’sjust a very organized person and his wife is home full-time,keeping the home fires burning.
“Even though he travels all across Canada ... when he’shome, he’s home completely. His office is at his home.” Shesaid unless he is out of the province, he sees Dexter weekly.
“Sometimes he includes their children, but has specificalone times as well. It has just worked out so nicely forDexter.”
For Joseph, the experience is very rewarding. “It’s myrelaxing time, when I can be a kid,” he says.
Fast facts about Big Brothers Big Sisters
Goal: Everyone who needs a mentor, gets a mentor.Mission: To provide quality mentoring to children living in
single parent homes or homes where there are twoparents, but circumstances are such that additionalsupport is necessary for quality of life.
Programs: - one-to-one matches;- ISM (in-school mentoring); and- group activities.
Major challenge: Finding adequate male volunteers.
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Still, for those hoping toshed a few extra pounds, thefirst step toward doing so canbe the hardest. Many instantlythink of the oft-intimidatingnature of the local gym, wheremuscular fitness enthusiastsdominate the landscape.However, getting fit does nothave to include weight training.While weight training can be avaluable means to get healthierand shedding pounds, there area host of other exercise optionsthat can lead to very positiveresults.
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Retirement tips for baby boomers
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With the economy strug-gling to regain stability, manyBaby Boomers are findingthemselves in a place theynever thought they would be atthis stage in the game: theunemployment line. Accordingto a much anticipated forecastfrom UCLA's Anderson Schoolof Management released in late2008, the country is expectedto lose 2 million jobs.
If January, when 598,000jobs were lost as the unemploy-ment rate hit 7.6 percentnationally, is any indication,the 2009 projection mightprove to be an understatement.For Baby Boomers, the spectre
of unemployment is especiallydaunting, as many Boomershave fallen victim to a crashingstock market that has left manyreeling from retirement savingslost in investments. For thosefearing their next step could betoward the unemployment lineor for Boomers who havealready been laid off, considerthe following tips to readyyourself for reentry into the jobmarket.
* Don't hide your layoff orpending layoff from others.There's no shame in being laidoff. In fact, with unemploy-ment rates rising, chances areyou already know someone
beside yourself who has eitherbeen laid off or is facing thepossibility of a layoff.
That said, in addition to themoral support you may receive,letting others know you'vebeen laid off could also resultin others helping you with yourjob search. If your companyhas announced future layoffsbut not yet determined whowill be staying and who will begoing, let others know youcould possibly be let go.Sharing your situation withothers could open doors youwould otherwise never knowabout if you kept your situationto yourself.
* Ready your resume. MostBaby Boomers have beenworking at their current jobsfor many years. While that'sgreat from a stability stand-point, it almost certainly meansyou'll need to give your resumea makeover. Revamp yourresume even if you haven'tbeen laid off. Emphasize yourversatility on your resume. Aspreviously mentioned, unem-ployment rates are expected tocontinue rising throughout theyear, so job openings will like-ly yield more responses thanever before. Baby Boomers
should use their experience andversatility to their advantage insuch a competitive job market.
* Work on your interviewskills. For the majority of BabyBoomers, it's likely been a longtime since their last job inter-view. While performing well inan interview can be like ridinga bike, you'll still need to workhard to prepare yourself forprospective job interviews. Forone thing, your marketableskills now are likely much dif-ferent than they were the lasttime you interviewed. In addi-tion, the interview process hasprobably changed since youlast interviewed for a job.Brush up on your skills, includ-ing what it is you have to offerand researching questionsyou're likely to be asked.
* Try new things. Don'tpigeonhole yourself into thefield you just left. Nearly everyjob teaches skills that extendbeyond a given title's jobdescription. For example, thinkof how much you had to multi-task at your previous job, andhow much that multi-taskingoften veered off course fromyour actual job description.These skills are marketable butnot instantly recognizable as a
product of working in a givenfield. Remember these skills asyou cast a wider net andemphasize this multi-taskingwhen seeking jobs outside ofyour field.
Baby Boomers facing lay-offs or reentry into the job mar-
ket might not be where theythought they would be 10 yearsago. But an essential elementfor Boomers to handle a badeconomy is to understand thevalue of their experience andhow best they can parlay thatinto their next job.
(CL) - By the year 2030, it isestimated that 20 percent of thepopulation will be 65 or olderwith time on their hands andpotentially new interests to besatiated.
Forty years ago, seniorspretty much worked their entirelives. The retirement age was68, and the average lifeexpectancy was roughly thesame. Today there is an entirelydifferent picture. Retirementoccurs by age 62 and seniors areliving longer than ever beforethanks to a healthier lifestyleand advanced medical treat-ment. There is the potential for10 to 20 additional years to fillpost-retirement. And many sen-iors are choosing to spend a por-tion of that time going back toschool.
Research indicates that adultstudents are becoming the newmajority on college campusesnationwide. Older students saythey relish the freedom of beingable to focus on education nowthat they fulfilled their responsi-bilities to families and work.
Many colleges and universi-ties are realizing the zeal seniorshave toward continuing educa-tion. Some matriculate adultstudents right into regular class-es. Others have developed
lower-cost enrichment pro-grams designed especially forseniors looking to gain knowl-edge or pick up skills they mayhave missed in their youngerdays.
With senior citizen popula-tions on the rise on college cam-puses, adults face a series ofchallenges and advantagesbeing the non-traditional stu-dents. These students can con-tribute and receive much fromtheir classroom and educationexperiences. Here are somethings to consider:
· Old students bring lifeexperience to the class as wellas a richness in diversity.
· Senior students can engagein conversations during the les-sons and change the dynamic of
classroom interaction.Professors may readily
gravitate toward older studentsbecause they may have real-world experience with some ofthe lessons being taught.
· Older students can becomerole models to younger studentsand offer sage advice.
· Non-traditional studentswith real-world experience andcontacts could be a perfect net-working contact for other stu-dents, making him or her soughtout in the classroom.
Age is no longer a definingfactor on college campuses.Now is the time to considerenrolling in higher education toobtain a degree or to simplytake a few courses in interestingsubjects.
Education and the older student
Baby boomers can survive layoffs late in the game
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Income Tax ClinicAt the Harriston Legion
CRITERIA:Income levels for individuals must be $25,000 orless, or $35,000 for a couple, 65 or older. Returnswith capital gains, bankruptcy, self employ-ment/rental income cannot be completed, nor canwe complete for a deceased person.Bring your:• SIN card • T4 slips (for employment)• Receipts for donations, public transit expenses,
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Softball RegistrationThe “Rockwood Rebels” are looking for you! REMBA will be holding softball registration for the 2010 Summer Season in the Meeting Room at the Rockwood Library as follows:
Visit the REMBA website at
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for more detailed information call Cathie McPhedran, REMBA Registrar at 519-856-4715 (before 9pm)
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Fri. KARAOKE with Nancy
Garnet Rogers to play Feb. 19 at churchGUELPH – The Dublin
Street United Church at 68 Suf -folk Street West will be thescene of a Garnet Rogers showon Feb. 19.
Born in Hamilton to parentsof Nova Scotian descent, Rog -ers spent hours in front of theold floor model radio listeningto Grand Ol' Opry broadcastsand harmonizing with hisbroth er, the late folk legend,Stan Rogers. Two years later,
Garnet Rogers was playing thedefinitive 8-year-old’s versionof Desolation Row on his uku -lele. He soon abandoned thatinstrument to teach himself theflute, violin and guitar.
At 18, he was on the road asa full-time working musicianwith Stan. They formed whathas come to be accepted as oneof the most influential duos inthe history of North Americanfolk music. Garnet acted as
pro ducer and arranger for hislate brother from 1973 to 1983,the year Stan died in a planecrash.
Since then, Garnet Rogershas established himself as afor midable solo artist.
Rogers has been the feat -ured performer on numeroustelevision and radio programs,including Much Music, Moun -tain Stage, and All ThingsConsidered.
Audience members are ask -ed to make donations of non-perishable food and useful per -sonal care items such as sham -poo and toothpaste, which willbe donated to the local foodbank.
The doors will open at7:30pm.Tickets are $20 and areon sale at Ground Floor Music,13 Quebec Street. For moreinfor mation, call 519-763-7628.
Deadline to apply for arts tour is March 15ERIN - The 2010 Hills of
Erin Studio Tour is invitingnew artists from the area aswell as guests from other areasto apply to join this year.
The tour will be held on twoweekends this year, Sept. 18,19 and 25 and 26.
Anyone interested in takingpart can submit an entry formand a cheque for $185 (mem -bership fee), along with a CDincluding the following:
- three to five digital photosof original work (300dpi);
- a paragraph of up to 50
words as a word document; and - a brief biography or
resume. The deadline isMarch 15 for admission to thetour. Successful applicants willbe notified of acceptance byMarch 30.
A download application and
entry criteria are available at:www.hillsoferinstudiotour.com,or contact: Samantha Rout -ledge, c/o Burdette Gallery,111212 11th Line, RR2 Orton,Ontario, L0N 1N0 519-928-5547 or email art@burdet te-gallery.com.
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- an exhibition of artwork made by Students/Instructors andAssociates of the Elora Centre for the Arts. Opening receptionFeb. 20 2-5pm - everyone is welcome.
FEBRUARY 27Daniel Stolfi will perform his one-man show, Cancer Can’t Dance
Like This, about his harrowing experience while battling cancer
at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Tickets are $40 each or 2 for
$70 and can be purchased at The Canadian Cancer Society office
at 214 Speedvale Ave. West or call 519-824-4261 ext 3173.
Cocktail reception and silent auction to begin at 6pm with the
show to follow at 8pm.
***
Listowel Legion Dinner & Dance - Entertainment by D & R's,
6pm. $20/person.
***
Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,
Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ( $8 on Band nights ). Join us for fun,
exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015.
***
Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night
Dance. Entertainment by “Marion’s Band”. For info. call Judy
Alles 519-846-5582.
***Guelph Enabling Garden presents an afternoon of exchangingplant seeds and ideas at Guelph Seedy 1- 5:30pm at the EvergreenSenior’s Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph.
***The Red Cheveron Club presents, "Open Stage" with GordMachen 2pm. Everyone welcome to join Gord and friends onstage.
***Ricky Magic Show at Melville United Church. 10am. $5 at thedoor or in advance call 519-787-8122. Magic, face painting, bakesale, crafts.
***Guelph Chamber Choir & Orpheus Choir of Toronto presentmusic from Russia, Canada and Latvia, featuring Rachmaninoff’sVespers - 8 pm, Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave.,Guelph. River Run Centre 519-763-3000. Adults $25, Students$10, eyeGO $5.
***Karaoke 8:30pm. Arthur Legion.
FEBRUARY 28The Return of Bigfoot. Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2 -4pm. Please
register at 519-836-7860. This is your last chance to strap on
snowshoes and join us for an afternoon of great family fun.
Remember that snowshoes are limited so please call to reserve
space. Program fee: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family of 4.
***Nature walk under the full moon. Walk, ski or snowshoe using thelight of the full moon. Bring your flashlight and winter gear. 7pm.Mount Forest & District Sports Complex (Auditorium Entrance).
***The Wedding Show at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex,550 Belsyde Ave. E, Fergus. 11-4pm. All New Do-It-YourselfEdition! Learn tips & tricks from the experts to make your dreamday come true. $7 at door. Proceeds support the Canadian CysticFibrosis Foundation.
***Skate Canada - Mount Forest Carnival Celebrate our journey tothe Olympics and our club's 35th Anniversary. 1pm. Guest SkaterLennea Nelson - Junior Ladies Competitor.
***Elora Cooperative Preschool's Annual Spaghetti Supper and SilentAuction. 4:30-7:30pm at the Elora Arena Hall. Adults $10, Kids$4, Kids under 4 FREE. Everyone Welcome!
***Old Tyme Jamboree...doors open at 1pm. Cost is $5/person andfor an additional $10 you can enjoy a roast beef dinner. This eventfills up early so don't get there too late! Erin Legion Branch 442.
MARCH 3Mid-week Lenten service followed by book study "The Sign ofJonah." Joint Anglican and Lutheran service. 7pm at St. JamesAnglican Church, 171 Queen St. E., Fergus. All are welcome.
MARCH 4“Red Chamber Ensemble". Red Chamber’s power and passionlights the stage on fire, bringing surprise and awe to audiencesworldwide. Its plucked string repertoire travels from the 10thCentury Chinese Imperial court, to rare village music, and farbeyond into the realms of Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz and Balkanmusic. Concerts start at 12:10pm. MacKinnon Room 107(Goldschmidt Room) School of Fine Art and Music, University ofGuelph. Admission FREE – donations gratefully appreciated.Everyone Welcome!
MARCH 5World Day of Prayer 10:30am at Morriston United Church.
Women of Cameroon wrote the service. Guest Speaker volunteers
in Cameroon.
***
Optimist Club of Puslinch, Community Euchre. 7:30pm. At the
Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person. Refreshments pro-
vided. 50/50 draw. All Welcome.
***Plan to attend World Day of Prayer at Melville United Church at2pm. "Let everything that has breath praise God" written by thewomen of Cameroon.
***World Day of Prayer 2pm. First Baptist Church, 255 WoolwichSt., Guelph. The Women’s Inter Church Council would liketo invite everyone to join us for this year’s World Day ofPrayer Service. The service is written by the women ofCameroon, and the theme is “Let everything that has breathpraise God”. Fellowship following the service. For more infor-mation 519-822-7264.
***The Elora Acoustic Cafe - Opening Night at the Elora Centre Forthe Arts. Open Stage sign up at 7pm. Feature Act - Steve Royalland Friends, 8:30pm. For Info. contact [email protected] .$5.
***Did you go to Floradale School? The current Floradale Public
School building will be taken down soon to make way for the new
one. Former students, staff, and anyone else who is interested, are
all invited to visit the school from 5 to 8pm. Come tour the school,
view displays of old photos, reminisce with old friends and enjoy
some refreshments. For more information call the school at 519-
669-5193 or Rick Kraemer 519-669-0917.
MARCH 6Treasure Shop. Free good used clothing for all ages. Bethel
Baptist Church, 675 Victoria Terrace, Fergus. 9am-12noon.
***
Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,
Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ($8 on Band nights). Join us for fun,
exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015.
***
Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night
Dance. Entertainment by “Entertainers”. For info. call Judy Alles
519-846-5582.
***Woolwich Community Lions club presents “Dancing under theStars Dance” at 8pm. Tickets $15/person available by callingDenise/Erin at 519-669-0003.
***Paddyfest darts, Parkview Gardens, Listowel Legion -Registration 11- 11:30am. Cost $40 per team. All money returnedin prizes.
***Erin Legion Branch 442 “The Caledon Country Boys" and theirFundraising Dance for Haiti. 8pm. $10 each and you can pick upyour tickets at the bar downstairs.
***St. John Catholic Women's League, Arthur, St. Patrick's Bazaar
1:30-3:30pm at Parish Center beside the Church. Door Prizes, Tea
Tables, Penny Table, Book Store & Draws. Great Prizes to be
won!
MARCH 7Open Jamboree at the Mount Forest Legion Branch 134. 1:30-5:30pm, General Admission - $2, Roast Beef Dinner - $12(including admission). Musicians no admission, $5 for dinner.
***Jamboree - Harriston Legion Auditorium. 1- 6pm. Roast BeefSupper $10/plate. Donation at the door. All entertainers and spec-tators are welcome. Hosted by the North Wellington Braveheartsand the Harriston Jamboree Committee.
MARCH 9Parkinsons Society, Guelph-Wellington Chapter 2pm Zehr’sCommunity Room Imperial Rd/Paisley Blvd. Guelph. FayNascimento, a local Speech Language Pathologist, will speak tous about Speech and Swallowing Changes in Parkinson’s Disease.For more info. contact: Chris Young 519-829-1749.
MARCH 10Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre & Bridge Night. Rockmosa
Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch &
prizes to follow.
***University of Guelph and the School of Fine Art and Music pres-ent the 4th annual Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art, WarMemorial Hall, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. 5:30pm.Free. Featuring: Iwona Blazwick.
***Holden Evening Prayer Service followed by book study "The Signof Jonah." Joint Anglican and Lutheran service. 7pm at St. JamesAnglican Church, 171 Queen St. E., Fergus. All are welcome.
***2010 TAX CLINIC –Tax clinic for low income households. Ifyour gross household income is below $17,000 without depend-ents. Or $25,000 with dependents you are eligible for this free taxclinic. Please call EWCS at 519-833-9696 to book an appoint-ment. Please make sure you have all your paperwork in orderbefore your appointment.
MARCH 11“Classical guitarist, Cary Savage” will showcase his works fromhis latest CD “Favorites, Music of Isaac Albéniz and J.S. Bach.”Concerts start at 12:10pm. MacKinnon Room 107 (GoldschmidtRoom) School of Fine Art and Music, University of Guelph.Admission FREE – donations gratefully appreciated. EveryoneWelcome!
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Franchisee Aileen Hawkins, along with Nick Guidotti and Chris Kayof the Fergus M&M Meat Shop celebrate M&M Meats, annual RedNose Day. Since the company introduced Red Nose Day in 1992,national staff have worn more than 40,000 red noses and tickled thefunny bones of millions of customers.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20It's hard to smile when you are feelingdown, but you have to project an air ofhappiness this week, Aries. Don't worry,
things will turn around in a few days.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21There's a lot to get done this week,
Taurus, and not too much time in whichto complete it. Asking for help isn't a signof weakness, but the smart thing to do.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21You have to choose between friends
and it won't be easy to do so, Gemini.Relationships are in turmoil and you
are the grounding factor. There is timefor joy on Thursday, however.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22It's hard to be romantic when youdon't schedule time to be with the
one you love, Cancer. Devotion to thatspecial someone should be at the top
of your mind.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Don't worry about your health, Leo,
because the stars point to a strong startto the new year. As long as you eat a
balanced diet, you will be benefitting yourself.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22You will feel closer to someone other thanyour family this week, Virgo. It's OK tospend time away from home if you need
a change of scenery once in a while.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Recreational activities will fill your
calendar, Libra. You are a-buzz withenergy and social commitments. Fortunately
you have energy to spare this week.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22A change of heart has you reconsider-ing a prior decision. Think it over verycarefully, Scorpio, because you won'tget another chance at doing it right.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Take care not to condescend to someoneclose to you, Sagittarius. You are not atan advantage over this person. In fact,
it could be quite the opposite. Work matters take precedence.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Social obligations are piling up, but youmay not be in the mood to participate,Capricorn. That's because you desiresome alone time. Get through thisweek and then you'll be rewarded.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Look at your situation from a different
angle, Aquarius. It could shed newlight on a few things that have beencausing you concern. A marital spat
blows over quickly.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20You just may feel like you're walking
on air, Pisces. Spread that feeling to allareas of your life and it'll be intoxicating.
HOROSCOPES- For the fourth week of February -
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County of WellingtonAdministration Centre74 Woolwich St.Guelph, ON N1H 3T9
The 2010 Wellington County Budget was adopted onJanuary 28, 2010.The budget provides for a series of investmentsdesigned to stimulate the local economy by investing ininfrastructure, improving service levels in the Countyand enhancing recent environmental initiatives.
SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY• Budget includes an estimated cost for the construction of an
additional 55 Affordable Housing units in Fergus.
• The County will invest $11.5 million in roads and bridges in 2010 in order to maintain a safe and efficient transportation network across the County.
• In addition to the Mount Forest Library branch expansion and renovation already underway, the County will redevelop the Puslinch branch in 2010/2011.
• This year’s $3.8 million capital investment in social housing units across Wellington and Guelph will provide much needed capital repairs and improvements in order to improve living standards.
• The construction of the new police facility in Centre Wellingtonwill begin in 2010 and be completed in 2011.
• The County will contribute 50% of the $9.6 million cost of the new Provincial Offenses facility at Guelph City Hall, to becompleted in 2010.
• Completion of the new County Archives in 2010.
• Grant funding to local non-profit organizations as well as the Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation, Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre andMacDonald Stewart Art Centre.
MAINTAINING SERVICES LEVELS ANDCOUNTY INITIATIVES• Ten new uniformed O.P.P. officers will be added over the next 5
years to maintain and enhance community safety.
• Budget accommodates a 20% increase in social assistancepayments as well as additional case workers to supportindividuals and families during the economic decline.
• Additional staff hours at the Terrace will provide high quality care to 176 residents.
• Curbside collection of bagged household garbage and blue boxmaterials in the rural areas of the Town of Erin beginning May6, 2010.
• The Green Legacy Tree Nursery will produce 156,000 trees in 2010 and will plant the 1millionth tree this spring.
• The County will continue the annual funding for the Rural WaterQuality Programme (administered by the Grand River Conservation Authority) for $400,000.
Wellington CountyLibrary supports
FEBRUARY21 – 27, 2010
An annual eventencouraging Canadians
to think aboutintellectual freedom.
The freedom to readshould never
be taken for granted.
Celebrate YourFreedom to Read @ your
local library branch.
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Pirates!Ahoy, Matey!
Pick up a March Breakbrochure at your local WCLbranch, and get ready for
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Many programmesrequire registration and
fill up quickly.
For more information, orto register, call your local
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LOCAL TOURISMMARKETINGPROJECTSRECOGNIZEDOn February 4th, at the EconomicDevelopers Council of Ontario (EDCO)Awards of Excellence in Toronto, threelocal marketing projects received tophonours. In the provincial marketingcategories, Elora & Fergus Tourism,Sensational Elora and Grand RiverCountry won awards for best visitor guide,best marketing campaign and best specialty brochure. Congratulations!
Garbage & Recycling Information
is just a ‘CLICK’ away
www.wellington.ca• listings for waste facility closures and curbside collection
changes due to Statutory holidays
• news, fact sheets and special announcements
• waste facility locations and hours of operation
• backyard composting
• what can be recycled
• household hazardous waste
Information is also available from the 24/7 Solid Waste Services(SWS) Information Line: 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.
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