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Public Service AnnouncementSFamily & Children’s Services of Guelph & Wellington needs Volunteer Drivers in the County of Wellington to provide transpor-tation services to and from appointments for children and families. Especially needed are drivers available before school and/or imme-diately after school for court-mandated or medical/clinical appoint-ments. Mileage reimbursed and orientation and training provided. For more information about this and other volunteer opportunities, contact Eva Marmurek at 519-824-2410, ext. 509.

Fri. oct 7Community euchre sponsored by the Optimist Club of Puslinch, 7:30pm at the Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person. Lunch provided. 50/50 draw. All welcome. For information call Neil Smith at 519-837-3838.

***St. Martin C.W.L. annual Euchre- St. Martin Parish Hall, 12 Union St., Drayton. Doors open 7pm. Euchre 8pm. Euchre and lunch $5/person. Penny table and 50/50 Draw. Everyone is wel-come.

***Arthur Legion Fish Night 6-8pm. $10.

SAt. oct 8Old Time Dance 8pm - 12am. $10 person, light lunch provided. Band - Southridge Sound. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur.

***Farm Wander and Pond Bonfire 1-3pm at Irvine Creek Organics, 6673 County Rd 16, RR1 Belwood. This Thanksgiving weekend we’re inviting everyone out to the farm for an autumn walk on our extensive trail system. We’ll have a bonfire going to warm your hands and a scavenger hunt for the kids. All are always welcome. Questions? Call Lauren at: 519-787-2356. Admission by donation.

tueS. oct 11The Royal City Quilters’ Guild October meeting at 7pm at the Three Willows United Church on 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph, Ontario. The program will be a presentation by Dwaynne Wanner on Origins, Inspirations and Challenges. Guests are welcome for $5. Membership is $37 for the year, which includes participation in fun-filled monthly meetings with other quilters, access to an extensive library of quilting books and the opportunity to join in guild workshops. For more info. email Judy.RCQG@gmail.com.

Wed. oct 12Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre and Bridge Night, Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood, 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch and prizes to follow. 3rd. Early Bird Draw For $50.

***Harriston Legion #296 Euchre 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 519-338-2843.

tHurS. oct 13Arthur Agricultural Society meeting, upstairs hall. 7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

***Guelph Field Naturalists discuss Bats and Other Wildlife Of Trinidad and Tobago with Fiona Reid, Mammalogist, Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology at the Royal Ontario Museum. 7:30pm University of Guelph’s Arboretum Centre. To confirm visit www.guelphfieldnaturalists.org.

***General Meeting of the Canadian Diabetes Association, North Perth – North Wellington Branch. 7:30pm at Knox United Church, 11 Allan St. E., Clifford. Guest Speaker: Jennifer Urosevic, Regional Supervisor, Client Services C.N.I.B. Topic: “Seeing Beyond Vision Loss. Nancy Dietrich will also be present to demonstrate some of her visual aids. Come and bring a friend.

***Theatre Orangeville presents The Melville Boys – A Norm Foster comedy that will capture every heart in the house – running at Theatre Orangeville from October 13–30. Showtimes: Thurs/Fri/Sat. Evenings 8pm, Wed/Sun Matinees 2pm. Special Sat Matinee Performance on Dec. 10, 3pm. For tickets call 1-800-424-1295.

Fri. oct 14Moorefield United Church Pork Dinner. Seatings from 5-7 pm. At the Community Centre in Moorefield. No advance tickets necessary. Adults $12; Children 5 - 11 $5; Under 5 free.

***Fish Fry- St. Mary’s Family Centre Mount Forest 5-6:30pm. Adults $13, children 10 and under $6. Pre-schoolers free. Tickets at the door only. Delivery call 519-323-3967 or 519-323-4690.

***Until Oct. 29- Guelph Little Theatre production of Frozen Dreams -176 Morris St. Guelph. Evenings at 8pm, matinees at 2pm. Tickets $17 or 4 play series still available for $50. Please call for dates and details 519-821-0270.

***Wellington County Plowman’s Association Annual Award’s Night and Banquet. Alma Community Hall, 7pm. Tickets $15 per person, children 12 and under $7.50. Please call R. Darrington at 519-846-9210 for tickets.

SAt. oct 15“Rockin to Rid Poverty” show at E.L. Fox Auditorium (John F. Ross Hall), Guelph. Featuring Hotel California (the original Eagles Tribute Band) along with local country band Corduroy Road. Doors open at 6pm. Admission $20. Tickets available at River Run Centre, and at the door. For further information, con-tact Exhibition Park NG at 519-767-5750.

***Beef BBQ. Fergus Legion 5-7pm. $12. All welcome. For tickets

call 519-843-2345.***

5k Family Run/Walk for the Children of Haiti. 9:30am Start. Free brunch, great prizes. Registration forms at St. Andrew’s Church office, 325 St. George St. W. Fergus. 519-843-3565.

***Craft Sale Belwood Hall. 9am-1:30pm. Baking, crafts, jewelry, preserves etc. Lunch booth. Something for everyone. Hosted by Belwood W.I.

***Ontario Public Library Week contest for Kids: My Favourite Book. We told you ours, now you tell us yours. Tell us your favourite book and enter the draw to win a selection from our “prize book” collection. Ages 6 – 12. Submit entry WCL Fergus.

***Biodynamics with Greg 1-4pm at Irvine Creek Organics, 6759 Wellington Rd 16, RR1 Belwood. Come prepared to walk out to our fields and make sure to pack an extra sweater. Questions? Call Lauren at: 519-787-2356. Admission by donation.

***Arthur Legion Jamboree, 2-5pm.

***Ham Supper, Alma Community Hall 5-7pm. Adults $10, Children $4.

***Holstein Drama Group presents “Clothes Encounter: A Farce in Two Acts” by Roger Karshner at the Holstein Optimists Hall (din-ner theatre at 6pm) and Sun. Oct. 16 matinee, 2pm. Tickets $12/play, and $20/roast beef dinner & theatre on 15th. For info. call 519-334-3490.

***Country dance in the Alma Community Hall. Dance to “Bill Beattie Band.” Admission $10.

***Maryhill KofC and CWL Comedy Night with Simon Rakoff at Maryhill Community Centre. Doors open 6pm, supper 6:30pm. Advance tickets only $30. Call Mike Runstedler 519-648-3394.

Sun, oct 16Geo-Dashing. Please call the Guelph Lake Nature Centre at 519-836-7860 to register. This program is designed for people who are new to geo-caching or geo-dashing. You will learn how to operate the basic functions on a GPS unit before heading out on a high tech treasure hunt. GPS units are available, so there is no need to bring your own. 2- 4pm, $5/person.

***A Special 150th anniversary service at Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church Sunday, 10:30am. Special Guest Speaker - Rev. Scott McAllister and also, at 7:30pm a Celebration Concert featuring The Men of Praise. All Are Welcome. Free will offering.

***Jamboree at Harriston Legion Branch 296. Admission $5. Doors open at 12pm. Supper $10, served at 4:30pm. For more informa-tion call 519-338-2843.

***Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth 8pm. Admission- $2.50. Penny table, 50/50 draw and light lunch. All welcome.

***174th anniversary service for Knox-Elora Presbyterian Church, 11am. Guest speaker Rev. Bill Sparling. Lunch and fellowship following. Everyone welcome.

***Fergus Legion Sunday Morning Community Breakfast, 9am -11:30am. Adults $6, Kids $3.

mon. oct 17Stone United Church Beef Dinner. Rockmosa Centre, Rockwood, 5-7pm. Adults $15, Children 12 and under $7, Pre-school - free. Take out available. For tickets: 5pm - Earl 519-856-4052, 6pm - Eileen 519-856-9648, 7pm - Jack 519-856-4765.

***Elmira & District Horticultural Society presents Christine Aberle: “Working With Fresh Flowers” 7:30pm, Trinity United Church, Elmira. Members: free, visitors: $2.

***Discussion group for The Art of Spiritual Peace Making is look-ing for participants to join us. Meetings are held in Fergus. For more information call 519-843-5636.

***The Harriston District Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30pm. Speaker Terry Rothwell, Kenilworth Road Apple Orchards, apples and apple butter. Lunch, Everyone welcome.

tue. oct 18Cancer Support Group / third Tuesday each month, 10am -12pm. Upper Grand, 753 Tower, St. Fergus. first Wednesday of the month-lunch out. Contact Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100.

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

***IODE Bridge & dessert party. 1pm. Heritage River retirement Community . 25 Wellington Dr. Elora. $12 per person, door prize. For ticket call 519-787-4135.

***Guelph Township Horticultural Society Fall flower, Vegetable and Photograph Show. Entries in by 7:30pm. All invited to hear Bob Smith on making a Garden Box, followed by game show Garden Jeopardy. Door prizes, refreshments. Marden Community Centre/Library building, 7368 Wellington Rd. 30. Info: Secretary- 519-822-5289. Prize money for the year will be paid at the

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Each year the Christian Light Education office at Harrisonburg, Virginia, conducts inspirational in-service workshops across the U.S. and Canada for teachers, parents, and others interested in Christian education. This year in your area, a CLE workshop is to be held on October 22nd at Maranatha Conservative Mennonite Church. All interested persons (regardless of the curriculum they are using) are welcome to attend on a donation basis. Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. and include two meals served at the workshop. Talks and workshops are designed for individualized or classroom schools and homeschools. To facilitate meal planning, those attending are asked to notify Mike & Gloria Bauman at (519) 698-2494 before October 14th.

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HARRISTON - The Horticultural Society here held the September meeting in the auditorium.

After the meetings was opened, Lynn Collins intro-duced the guest for the eve-ning, Sabrina Kennema from Greenway Blooming Centre on Highway 7, near Breslau.

She and her husband Kees and their three sons moved from Monkton and started a green house in 1992. They have added a butterfly garden and people can visit it from June through September.

Members watched the annu-al journey of the Monarch

Butterfly on DVD. They trav-el 4,000kms from Canada to Mexico each year. Kennema discussed some of the plants the butterflies like, the milk-weed popular for the Monarch.

The butterfly takes 10 to 14 days from a caterpillar to a butterfly. Starting in Mexico, it take four generations to get to Canada, has two generations here before it starts all over again. The larva takes 21 days to become a butterfly.

After the business was discussed, the meeting was adjourned and a lunch and social time was held.

submitted by Alice Douglas

Horticultural Society report

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA - A lot of Matt Ward’s friends think he’s crazy - and he’s okay with that.

It comes with the territory, considering his typical Sunday this summer consisted of a one hour swim, followed by a bicycle ride lasting more than six hours.

But the Guelph resident hopes to soon prove all that training was worthwhile.

Oct. 8 will mark the cul-mination of his efforts, as Ward will be among the 1,800 competitors at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Widely regarded as the most challenging physical endurance event in the world, the race consists of a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride and a 42km run.

Annually the winning time is usually between eight and nine hours, although partici-pants are given 17 hours to finish the race.

Considering the 32 to 38 C weather, 90% humidity, lack of shade and 40 to 96km/h winds, the primary goal of most com-petitors is to simply cross the finish line.

But the 39-year-old Ward, who grew up in former Guelph Township and still runs a fam-ily business there, hopes to fin-ish in under 12 hours.

“There’s always a doubt [I won’t finish],” he said. “But I’ve never DNF’d in my life ... if I have to crawl across the line, I’ll finish it.”

Friend and coach Ken Kudo, who himself competed in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii in 1998 and has pro-viding training advice to others since 2000, thinks Ward can finish in closer to 11 hours.

“His training this year has gone extremely well. His fit-ness level is very high,” Kudo said of Ward.

“He’s injury free and should be well rested going into the event. If he stays in control and deals with the extreme weather conditions, he should have a solid day.”

Ward won his spot in the Ironman World Championship through an online lottery that

saw 200 lucky individuals awarded a spot in the race.

“Quite frankly, I never would have qualified for [it],” he said. He explained those who qualify are “genetically gifted” and/or dedicate most of their time to training.

“On a lark I threw my name in a hat,” Ward said.

He added the odds of get-ting picked in the lottery are about one in 10,000 - but luck and a $90 fee to enter are the only criteria for those picked annually through the lottery.

“You just have to be crazy enough to think you can do it,” he said with a smile. “Anybody with $90 and a dream can do it.”

Ward explained those who win a lottery spot usually do well in the Hawaii race because they take it seriously and real-ize it is “the chance of a life-time” (some even quit their

jobs for six months to train).The first ever Ironman

World Championship was held in 1978 as an attempt to settle a debate among several competi-tors in a Hawaii running race about who was more fit: swim-mers, runners or other athletes.

Fifteen men participated in the initial event and 12 com-pleted the race, led by the first “Ironman,” Gordon Haller, who won with a time of just under 11 hours, 47 minutes.

In 1981, 326 male and female athletes took part in the race. The number of competi-tors has risen steadily since that time, hitting 1,379 in 1991 and 1,734 in 2004.

“The 1970s saw the initial wave of people attracted to the challenge of the marathon,” said Kudo.

“In the last few decades tri-

athlon and Ironman has some-what replaced it.”

Indeed, the Ironman brand has grown in popularity, aided in part by extensive television coverage of the annual event in Hawaii. But perhaps the big-gest draw for the average fan or competitor is the lottery com-ponent.

It’s an opportunity for the average athlete to compete on the same course as the best triathletes in the world. Some have likened it to winning a lottery to compete in the Superbowl.

So when Ward received an email in April confirming his spot in the race, he was ecstatic.

“I was jumping up and down and hugging my mom,” he said. He also called other family and friends to relay the good news.

“It was a very exciting

day,” he said.Ward, a married father of

one, has completed four other Ironman races and was already training for a half-Iromnan race, so the transition to train-ing for the longer race was seamless.

“I just doubled my train-ing,” he said.

That meant dedicating 15 to 16 hours per week to bik-ing, running and swimming, which Ward said is “on the low side” because he was already in decent shape.

A typical person training from scratch would likely spend 20 to 25 hours per week training, he noted.

Considering the climate in Canada, it can be hard to train for the Ironman race in Hawaii. So Ward took advantage of some very hot and humid

weather this July and took sev-eral long runs and rides on days when the temperature reached 40 C with the humidex.

It’s something he never could have imagined doing when he was younger.

“I was extremely over-weight,” he explained.

Then one day, about 15 years ago, a friend challenged him to run a 5km race. He accepted and started training, at first barely able to run around the block.

“The blocks have just got-ten bigger,” he said with a laugh of his current condition-ing.

Not long after completing that first 5km race, Ward tried his first triathlon, but it wasn’t easy.

Growing up in former Guelph Township, Ward never excelled at sports - “I sat on the bench a lot,” he admits - and that’s something he says has not changed, despite his physi-cal transformation.

“I’m not very athletic at all,” Ward said.

The phrase seems bizarre, given what he has accom-plished physically. Yet he insists it is true, and he smiles while describing his “shaky” hand-eye coordination, “flat feet” and “terrible” running form.

Yet he got hooked into a “great community” of run-ners in the Guelph-Fergus area and, over time, Ward began to appreciate the other benefits of training and running triath-lons, including weight loss and increased self-esteem.

It’s one of the reasons he still likes to head to Guelph Lake and watch those taking part in their first triathlons.

“They’re doing it for the love of the event or to get in

better shape or to challenge themselves,” he said.

After years of compet-ing some people can become “jaded,” he admits. So he hopes his acceptance into the Ironman World Championship will motivate others to become involved.

“I’m hoping someone will look at me and say, ‘This guy is average and he’s doing it, so why not me’?” Ward said. “If it gets a few people off the couch, I’ll be happy.”

The magnitude of compet-ing in the Hawaii event is not lost on Ward, who says he wouldn’t be able to compete without the help and support of his wife, Colleen, a physi-cal education teacher and swim coach in Guelph.

“She is very understanding ... she’s definitely my biggest fan,” Ward said. “We both understand it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

He is also thankful for the support of his parents and in-laws, who often watch his 3-year-old daughter, Jocelyn, so he can train and so Colleen can have a break.

“My family has been excel-lent. I couldn’t ask for better support,” he said, adding his co-workers have also been in his corner from the beginning.

As for his friends, Ward said some shake their heads at his training regimen, while the more athletic ones are happy for him, if not a bit envious.

“All of them would trade spots with me in a second ... and I try to honour that by training as hard as I could,” he said.

His swimming usually took place at Guelph Lake or indoors at Guelph’s West End Community Centre, while he biked and ran on various local

and county roads.In colder or inclem-

ent weather he spent a lot of time running at the new Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Centre in Marden.

“It’s probably one of the best [facilities of its type] I’ve seen in Ontario. It’s gorgeous,” Ward said of the field house on County Road 30, just west of Highway 6 and only five minutes from his work.

Guided by the plan devel-oped by Kudo, Ward reached the peak of his training around the middle of September. From there he scaled back to about 12 hours per week, which he said “feels like heaven” com-pared to more strenuous weeks earlier in his preparation.

The week leading up to this weekend’s race, Ward said he will do minimal training, with a focus on resting and hydrating.

“At this point you’re either in shape or you’re not,” he said.

He hesitates momentari-ly before admitting he finds swimming the most difficult leg of the triathlon. Such is the case for most athletes, Olympic swimmers aside, but Ward again incorporates his self-dep-recating humour to proclaim he personally is not a very good swimmer.

That may not be the most comforting thought, given the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii can hurl large waves at competi-tors, often pounding them to the point of exhaustion and/or sickness.

And yet Ward remains ded-icated to conquering the gruel-ing course.

“They’re gonna have to pull me out, because I’m not getting out until I’m done,” he said.

For more information on the Ironman World Championship visit www.ironman.com.

Heading to Hawaii:

Matt Ward aims to conquerIronman World Championship

by Chris Daponte

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 7, 2011 PAGE THREE

“You just have to be crazy enough ... Anybody with $90

and a dream can do it.”- Matt Ward on winning a lottery spot in the

Ironman World Championship on Oct. 8 in Hawaii.

On the road - Matt Ward trains for the Ironman World Championship, which takes place in Hawaii on Oct. 8. He is one of 1,800 competitors in the event. photo by Chris Daponte

(Cover: Ward at Ironman USA in Lake Placid, NY in July 2008 - photo submitted)

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the 36th Cairns Group ministe-rial meeting concluded.

Its members assessed the ongoing World Trade Organization’s recent negotia-tions on agriculture and other issues that impact trade, with the objective of fostering a more open agricultural trad-ing system. For the first time, Cairns members discussed how innovation and rules-based trade rooted in sound science can help open markets and meet global food security objectives.

“Hosting the Cairns Group was an opportunity for Canada to drive a strong agenda to strengthen international agri-cultural trade for the ben-efit of Canadian farmers,” said Canada’s Minister of

Agriculture Ernie Ritz. “Once again, Canada is taking a lead-ing role in agricultural trade relations by advocating for trade based on rules and sound science which will ensure a stronger economy here at home and around the world.”

While remaining commit-ted to the multilateral process of the WTO and seeking an ambitious and balanced out-come to the “Doha Round,” of talks Canada, along with the Cairns Group members, expressed concern about the current state of the WTO nego-tiations and called for a realis-tic path on trade liberalization and a more predictable trading system.

The next WTO ministerial meeting planned for December will be an opportunity to assess

the current situation and to develop a work plan in co-operation with other WTO members.

The Cairns Group also welcomed the federal govern-ment’s domestic decision to reform its single desk market-ing system for trade in wheat, durum and barley. On the mar-gins of the Cairns Group meet-ings, Ritz also had the oppor-tunity to speak with Australian Trade Minister Craig Emerson specifically about the growth potential and economic oppor-tunities available to grain farm-ers when they have the right to choose how to market their grain.

“Following a remarkably smooth transition to an open market, our economy and farm-ing businesses, both large and

small, have benefited from an open grain market,” said Emerson. “For example, in the very first year after deregula-tion of Australia’s single desk, our grain farmers exported to more than double the number of markets.”

Ritz underlined the impor-tance of adapting trade regula-tions to the growing, innova-tive agriculture sector. Canada supports innovation in agricul-ture, which will help farmers continue to produce high qual-ity and quantity of food stuffs and help achieve its global food security objectives.

During the conference, Ritz pledged to continue to lead discussions with the interna-tional community on the effec-tive management of unintended low-level presence of geneti-

cally modified materials in agricultural imports.

He also met with his counterpart from Morocco, Agriculture Minister Aziz Akhannouch, to discuss the benefits that a future free trade agreement will bring to farmers from both countries. Ministers agreed the first round of those negotiations will take place the week of Oct. 11 in Ottawa.

“We are moving ahead with free trade negotiations with Morocco to protect and strengthen the financial securi-ty of hardworking Canadians,” said Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. “A free trade agree-ment with Morocco would be Canada’s first with an African country, and would serve as a

gateway to opportunities for Canadian businesses in key areas such as agriculture, man-ufacturing and service indus-tries in Mediterranean and North African markets.”

The Cairns Group is a coali-tion of 19 agricultural export-ing countries with a commit-ment to strengthening agricul-tural trade. A number of other trading countries also attended the ministerial conference co-chaired by Ritz and Emerson Sept. 7 to 9. In addition, farm leaders from the Cairns Group member countries gathered in Saskatoon at the invitation of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance.

For information about the Cairns Group, visit: www.cairnsgroup.org.

Members voted overwhelmingly in favour of amalgamating OFAC and AGCareGUELPH - An amalgama-

tion of two Ontario agricultural coalitions will be the first of its kind in Canada, bringing together the crops, horticulture and livestock sectors.

The amalgamation will result in the Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC) and Agricultural Groups Concerned about Resources and the Environment (AGCare)

becoming one new, as yet unnamed organization. The new group will be launched Jan. 1 after an overwhelming vote of endorsement and sup-port by their memberships at a special meeting in August.

OFAC and AGCare mem-bers heard presentations by the boards’ current chairmen, John Maaskant and Paul Wettlaufer, as well as by the organiza-

tions’ legal counsel, Stephen Smith. Draft bylaws were also presented for review and dis-cussion. Following the vote, Rob McLean, of Sociable Communications, took the group through a branding exer-cise that will help set the goals of the new organization.

Maaskant, of the Ontario Farm Animal Council, com-mended the members on the

vote and called the decision “an historic day for both orga-nizations.”

He said, “Just as the found-ers of both organizations showed leadership in 1987 when they decided to form these groups, you’ve shown the same today.

“This new organization will be better able to answer consumer questions about food and farming in the years to come.”

Wettlaufer, chairman of AGCare, said, “Both OFAC and AGCare were formed as the first coalitions of their kind in North America in 1987. We

have worked together in many areas, and have shared office space, staff and projects for several years.”

“We began discussing a possible amalgamation two years ago and now look for-ward to working together on behalf of the whole sector for the future,” he continued.

An interim board of direc-tors consisting of representa-tives from both groups has been elected for a term between Jan. 1 and the organization’s annual meeting in April.

At that annual meeting, a new board of 12 will be elected by the membership and will

consist of four livestock direc-tors, four crop directors and four directors at large.

The new organization will also have two advisory coun-cils – one focusing on animal care issues and the other on the environment. Nominations to those councils by members will begin shortly.

In May, a Name our Name contest run through Twitter and Facebook attracted 127 entries from across Canada and the United States. Submissions have been narrowed to a short list of finalists with a new name being announced later this fall.

At the Oct. 28 Wellington Federation of Agricluture (WFA) banquet at the Fergus Legion, the WFA will be rec-ognizing Katherine Clyne of Harriston as a Ray Baptie scholarship winner.

Clyne is currently enrolled at the University of Guelph studying animal biology, striv-ing to eventually become a large animal veterinarian. She was the 2010 Wellington County Queen of the Furrow, and represented Wellington County admirably at the 2010 International Plowing Match.

Her extensive list of accom-plishments and volunteerism includes honour roll status and Ontario Scholar status in high

school, member of Wellington County Junior Farmers, co-founder/co-president of the Harriston-Minto Jr. Ag Society, volunteer for Harriston United

Church and more. She is a former lifeguard

for the Town of Minto, and continues to work on weekends on her family’s dairy farm, which was the site of the 2011 Wellington County Plowing Match.

Clyne was omitted from last week’s article featuring the other scholarship recipi-ents (The Advertiser regrets the omission). The WFA’s board of directors is honoured to sup-port this young agriculturalist.

To nominate a worthy student for next year’s schol-arship, contact Lisa Hern at wfa@wightman.ca or phone 519-848-3774 prior to the Oct. 15 deadline.

Wellington Federation of Agriculture announces Ray Baptie Bursary Winner

KATHERINE CLYNE

Harvest well underway for corn, soybeansGUELPH - Generally

speaking across Ontario, there is a broad mix of what’s planted, what’s harvested and the various stages in between, according to the Grain Farmers of Ontario. The province is a big place and weather and planting conditions have dif-fered vastly this year from one end of Ontario to the other this year.

Northeast of Toronto, farm-ers are reporting corn is dry-ing out very quickly and so far the frost has been holding off. Soybeans are drying out now and harvest is near. They are predicting an average crop yield this year.

North of Toronto farm-ers are reporting winter wheat planting is underway with 5% already planted. Corn is not ready to combine yet but soy-

beans planted in mid-May are being combined and the yields are up to 50 bushels per acre, which is above average.

On land surrounding London, some fall fertilizer has been applied already to the recently planted winter wheat. Late planted corn is a week or more from the tell-tale black layer that indicates readiness for harvest.

Silage corn harvest, where the entire corn plant is har-vested for animal feed is well underway and it is looking like a good crop. About 2 to 5% of soybeans have been harvested and the rest of the soybeans are on the verge of being ready as well.

In the areas surrounding Hamilton and in the Niagara region, farmers are report-ing corn is in variable stages

depending on the area. Some corn is still in the flowering stage, some areas are reporting that corn is starting to dry out and some corn is near the black layer stage less than a week from harvest.

Soybeans are also varied in that area, with some farm-ers reporting their crops at the flowering stage and some farm-ers reporting that 75% of leaves have dropped and are waiting for the plants to dry out. While farmers have reported that about 1% of the soybeans have been harvested, most beans in the area are about a week from being ready.

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) is the province’s newest and largest commodity organi-zation, representing Ontario’s 28,000 corn, soybean and wheat farmers.

Give Your Farm a Financial Checkup…Have you ever wondered whether your business has really taken advantage of the all thegovernment programs offered to assist the agriculture sector?

Using the services of the farm specialists at Collins Barrow, you can ensure that you do not miss out. We have over 30 years of experience servicing the agricultural sector in Southwestern Ontario. Many of our clients have received thousands of dollars in assistance over the years that they otherwise would have missed without our help.

Programs we specialize in include AgriInvest, AgriStability, Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) credits, Growing Forward, the Risk Management Program and more.

Do you know that errors and omissions in many of these programs are common and you can often appeal your result?

Dealing with these programs can be a very complicated and frustrating process but it does not have to be that way.

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Programs we specialize in include AgriInvest, AgriStability, Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) credits, Growing Forward, the Risk Management Program and more.

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The program is designed increase the leadership skills of people, enhance the credibility of the association and better prepare leaders to move the industry forward in times of change or challenge.

“This leadership invest-ment will not only equip our industry leaders across the province with the knowledge, resources and confidence to excel as future ambassadors in our industry, it will provide stronger leadership capabilities for our entire association,” said OCA president Curtis Royal.

It is hoped the long-term strategy will ensure partici-pants will gain the skills, con-fidence, and expertise to create important alliances and foster innovation and creative think-ing in the OCA for years to

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Federal government supports women living in rural communitiesOTTAWA - Minister of

Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women Rona Ambrose, launched a call for proposals for projects that address issues of violence and economic security affecting women and girls living in rural and remote communities, and small urban centres.

She said on Sept. 26, “Our

government is committed to supporting grass roots proj-ects that improve the lives of women and girls across Canada. We’re proud to work with community organizations across Canada to help end vio-lence against women, improve their economic prosperity and promote women in leadership roles.”

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of the Blueprint projects of March, the government is seek-ing organizations that will put in place targeted projects in communities across the coun-try.

“Over the past several years, our government has taken tar-geted action to help women be safer, more secure and more economically successful,” said Ambrose. “That’s because we

believe women’s safety goes hand-in-hand with their eco-nomic security.”

Status of Women Canada accepts applications to the women’s program on an ongo-ing basis. From now until Nov. 4, that program will also accept applications for the targeted call under the following two thematic areas:

- community planning to

reduce violence against women and girls in rural communi-ties and small urban centres in Canada; and

- community planning for women’s economic security in rural and remote communities in Canada.

The federal government is will fund projects that strength-en Canadian families and com-munities. Through Status of

Women Canada alone, the gov-ernment’s support for commu-nity-based projects has nearly doubled since 2006-07, grow-ing from $10.8 million to $19 million - its highest level ever.

For more information on Status of Women Canada and funding available through the women’s program, visit www.swc-cfc.gc.ca.

New market access for sheep and goat industry

OTTAWA – Canadian breeders of sheep and goats are expected to benefit from new market access to the Serbian market and the Canadian live-stock genetics industry will also get new opportunities to export sheep and goat genetics to Malaysia.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced Sept. 23 that trade can start immediately now that the government of Canada has reached new agreements on export certificates with Serbian and Malaysian governments.

“Through hard work and direct intervention, Canada was able to negotiate these agreements with Serbian and Malaysian governments for the benefit of Canadian livestock producers,” said Ritz. “These latest deals are two more great examples of our ongoing work to expand trade so that our farmers can sell more products to more customers around the world.”

New market access is hoped

to help ensure the agriculture industry remains competi-tive. The Canadian Livestock Genetics Association (CLGA) estimated the total value mar-ket for exports of sheep and goats to Serbia and of genetics to Malaysia could initially be worth about $300,000 annually.

“CLGA welcomes the news that we have access for sheep and goats to Malaysia and Serbia and we thank the gov-ernment for being proactive,” said Rick McRonald, executive director of Canadian Livestock Genetics Association. “Our members can now actively pursue business opportunities knowing that the basic issue of market access has been resolved in these markets.”

The federal government and Canadian industry are pursuing collaboration with Malaysia to develop its domestic livestock sector and the new access will allow Canada to supply sheep and goat semen and embryos in support of those projects.

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Preparation Time:20 minutes Cooking Time:30 to 40 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients:2 medium Ontario Potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium Ontario Carrots, peeled and sliced1 large Ontario Onion, chopped1/4 cup (50 mL)chicken broth2 cups (500 mL) cubed cooked turkey or chicken1 cup (250 mL) quartered Ontario Mushrooms1 cup (250 mL) frozen green peas, thawed1 can (10 oz/284 mL) cream of chicken soup (or celery, mushroom or potato)1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried thyme leavesPinch black pepper1-1/2 cups (375 mL) tea biscuit mix2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp/15 mL dried)1/3 cup (75 mL) milk

Preparation:In 8 cup (2 L) round microwavable heatproof casserole, combine potatoes, carrots, onion and chicken broth. Cover and microwave at High for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring twice during cooking. Stir in turkey, mushrooms, peas, soup, thyme and pepper until evenly combined, smoothing top. Set aside.

In small bowl, combine biscuit mix and parsley; stir in just enough milk to make a soft, sticky dough. Turn out onto floured surface and knead 6 to 8 times.

Roll or pat into circle to fit casserole. Place dough on filling (don’t worry if it falls apart, just pat together). Cut a few steam slits in topping.

Bake in preheated 400°F (200°C) oven until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Microwave recipes tested in a 700-watt microwave oven. Power level terminology in microwave ovens varies; check your owner’s manual and use whichever word or number gives you the same percentages as in the recipe (High is always 100%). If your oven differs, cooking times may vary.

TURKEYAPPLE MEATLOAF

As well as being a tasty, tender meatloaf, this mixture does double-duty as turkey burgers. Preparation Time:20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Servings: 6

Ingredients:1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil1 medium Ontario Onion, diced2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced2 medium Ontario Apples (such as Empire, McIntosh, Cortland), peeled and diced1 cup (250 mL)fresh bread crumbs1/4 cup (50 mL)chopped fresh parsley2 lb (1 kg)ground Ontario Turkey1 Ontario Egg, beaten1 tbsp (15 mL)whole grain mustard2 tsp (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt

Preparation:In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and apples; cook for about 3 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley.

In large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, mustard, Worcestershire and salt; stir in apple mixture until well

combined.Press turkey mixture lightly into 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 1 hour or until digital rapid-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C).

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Preparation Time:15 Minutes Cooking Time: 60 Minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients:2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil1 chopped large Ontario Onion2 minced, cloves Ontario Garlic8 oz (250 g) sliced, fresh Ontario Mushrooms3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley1 tbsp (15 mL) each of chopped fresh thyme and rosemary or 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried4 cups (1 L) cubed French bread2 cups (500 mL) grated Cheddar cheese3 Ontario Eggs2 cups (500 mL) chicken or vegetable stock1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper

Preparation:Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter an 8 cup (2 L) baking dish. In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir often. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, thyme and rosemary. In large bowl, combine onion and mushrooms with bread cubes and cheese. In medium bowl, combine eggs with stock, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture and combine gently. Pour into prepared dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed, set and golden.

PUMPKIN RAVIOLI

Celebrate the harvest with this delicious pasta. Look for won ton wrappers in the refrigerated section of the produce department.

Preparation Time:30 minutes Cooking Time: 16 to 20 minutes Servings: 4 main course or 8 appetizers

Ingredients:1 cup (250 mL) Ontario Pumpkin purée1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, cut into tiny pieces1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) cornmeal1 tsp (5 mL) crumbled dried sage1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thymeSalt and pepper36 won ton wrappers1 Ontario Egg, beaten1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsleyFreshly grated Ontario Parmesan Cheese

Preparation:In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin purée, butter, cornmeal, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Working with 6 wrappers at a time, brush edges lightly with egg. Place 1 heaping teaspoon (5 mL) of pumpkin mixture in the centre of each. Fold over into triangle and press the edges to seal well. Place on a baking sheet and cover with damp tea towel; repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the ravioli in 4 batches, until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon; gently toss with butter and parsley. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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TURKEY TIPS FROM HEALTH CANADAFrozen whole turkey can be thawed safely in the refrigerator or in cold water. Thawing your turkey at room temperature is discour-aged because this can lead to bacteria growing on the turkey.

RefrigeratorPlace the turkey breast side up in a clean container or platter that will hold any raw juices that leak out of the turkey.Place this container or platter on the bottom shelf of the refrigera-tor to prevent contaminating other foods in the refrigerator.Allow one day per 1.8 kg (4 lbs) of turkey for thawing.Cook the turkey immediately after it has thawed.

Immersion in cold waterIf you choose to thaw your turkey in water it can be done in two ways:Method 1: Under cold running drinking water:Thoroughly clean and sanitize the sink before thawing the turkey.The turkey should be wrapped in leak-proof plastic to prevent cross-contamination.Run cold water on the turkey until it has thawed.Method 2: Soak the turkey in cold drinking water:Use a clean container to hold the turkey.Wrap the turkey in leak-proof plastic to preventcross-contamination.Place the turkey breast side down and cover with cold water.Change the water every 30 minutes to keep the surface ofthe turkey cold.Keep doing this until the turkey is thawed.When thawing, allow one hour of defrosting time for eachkilogram (2.2 pounds) of turkey. Cook the turkey immediatelyafter it has thawed.

Remember, to avoid cross-contamination, thoroughly wash your hands and clean and sanitize the sink and all other utensils and dishes that came into contact with the raw turkey or its juices.

TurkeyNever slowcook a turkey. Cook it in the oven until it reaches a minimal internal temperature of 85ºC (185ºF).Use a digital food thermometer to ensure the turkey has reached a safe internal temperature. Colour alone is not a reliable indicator that meat is safe to eat.Take the temperature in the thickest part of the breast or thigh meat and make sure the thermometer is not touching any bones.Follow the manufacturer’s directions on the proper use of your specific food thermometer.Always wash the food thermometer and other utensils and dish-ware that were used on raw or partially cooked foods before using them to check foods again.

LeftoversRefrigerate all leftovers within two hours to minimize the chance of bacteria growing.

Divide leftovers into shallow containers so they cool quickly. Refrigerate them once steaming stops and leave the lid off or wrap loosely until the food is cooled to refrigerator temperature.Store turkey meat separately from stuffing and gravy.Use leftover turkey meat, bones, stuffing, gravy and other cooked dishes within four days or freeze right away for later use.Avoid overstocking the refrigerator, so that cool air can circulate effectively.Reheat solid leftovers, such as turkey and potatoes, to at least 74°C (165°F). Bring gravy to a full, rolling boil and stir a few times while reheating.For additional turkey tips visit: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/kitchen-cuisine/turkey-dinde-eng.php

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Mercury is a potent and hazardous neurotoxin, which is dangerous to the health of people and wildlife. Older me-chanical thermostats can have one to four mercury switches, each containing approximately 2.5 grams of mercury. Just one gram of mercury is enough to contaminate an eight-hectare lake to the point where the fish in that lake are inedible for one

full year.A mercury-containing ther-

mostat is not a direct threat to your health and safety as long as the glass housing for the mercury switch is intact. The risk to the environment and hu-man health comes when end-of-life mercury thermostats are not disposed of responsibly. If an old thermostat is thrown out with regular household or busi-ness waste, the mercury ends up in landfill and contaminates our soil water.

In order to prevent mercu-ry-containing thermostats from causing distress to the environ-ment, The Heating, Refrig-eration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) has developed a thermostat re-covery program called Switch the ‘Stat to encourage Cana-dians to replace their old ther-mostats with energy-efficient, programmable units to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions,

while ensuring that their old devices do not end up in land-fills.

Together with their net-work of registered contractors and wholesalers, HRAI en-sures that old thermostats are properly disposed of to keep mercury from leaking into our environment.

Since the program’s in-ception in 2006, Switch the ‘Stat has recovered more than 45,000 mercury-containing thermostats, which contained over 71,000 mercury switches.

The mercury reclaimed to date would have been more than enough to contaminate all the fish in some of Canada’s favourite lakes including Lake Simcoe in Ontario, Kootenay Lake in British Columbia and Lake Manitoba.

You can find a technician in your area who can help en-sure your thermostat is respon-sibly recycled online at www.switchthestat.ca.

Putting canola in your cart can help the environment

(NC)—Consumers who think their individual choices don’t make a difference in the big picture should think again. Consciously choosing to put “smart” products in their shop-ping carts could not only be good for their health, it could provide benefits to the environ-ment.

“For example, the environ-mental impact of buying one litre of genetically modified canola oil is like not driving your car for six weeks,” said Dr. Stuart Smyth, a research scientist at the University of Saskatchewan who special-izes in biotech innovation in agriculture. “It’s an easy way to make a difference.”

Genetically modified cano-la is typically grown using a minimum or no-till seeding and weed control system that

doesn’t disturb the soil. This process helps conserve mois-ture and protect soil erosion, while requiring less fuel and cutting down on greenhouse gases.

Today, the majority of farm-ers use minimum till systems. “In 2000, only 10 per cent of canola was minimum tilled,” said Smyth. “Today, two-thirds of canola crops are produced this way.”

As well, the canola varieties themselves are bred to be weed and pest resistant, which cuts down on the use of herbicides and pesticides, which lessens the costs to our farmers.

While many people may immediately recognize the ben-efits of using canola in ethanol and fuel production, fewer rec-ognize the positive environmen-tal impacts of choosing food

products made from genetically modified canola crops.

The health impact of choos-ing canola oil has also been well publicized. Many nutrition experts recognize canola oil as having the best fatty acid ratio in terms of health benefits and as a part of a nutritionally bal-anced diet.

However, there has been little publicity about the posi-tive environmental impacts of choosing to buy canola oil.

“To my knowledge, it hasn’t been marketed as a ‘green’ product. I’m not sure if that is even possible, but it is an inter-esting question,” said Smyth. “One thing I know for sure, though, is that in Canadian agri-culture we’re changing how we grow crops and that is having a positive impact on the environ-ment.”

The winter season is right around the corner, soon to ush-er in cold temperatures, snow and ice for many people across the country. There are plenty of people who revel in the idea of frolicking over snow-capped hills or skating on a frozen pond, but many others hope winter passes them by rather quickly. Much of the focus each winter is on staying warm and surviving this often harsh season at whatever the cost. But there are ways to survive winter while helping the envi-ronment.

Lighting Thanks to daylight savings

time, many areas of the coun-try experience nightfall around 5pm during the winter months. That means people are more likely to turn on artificial light-ing to illuminate homes and surroundings. The International Dark-Sky Association says that artificial lights can waste en-ergy and confuse nocturnal ani-mals. If you must use nighttime

lighting, select a low-wattage bulb and point it downward. Motion sensor lights save en-ergy and also will turn on inter-mittently, not enough to disturb animals.

Reconsider winter traction techniques

Before you throw down chemical ice melt products, think about safer alternatives. Regular table salt will melt ice and may not be as harmful to the surrounding environment. Sand can offer improved trac-tion when scattered on walk-ways and it’s nontoxic.

Select a real tree When holiday decorating,

choose a real tree. These trees are harvested from tree farms that replenish stock as soon as trees are felled. They can be recycled into mulch, and real trees are also biodegradable.

Keep houseplants thrivingHouseplants serve as natu-

ral air deodorizers and provide fresh oxygen inside of a home. The EPA and its Science Ad-

visory Board have consistently ranked indoor air pollution among the top five environ-mental risks to public health.

Considering most people spend the majority of their time indoors when the weather is cold, breathing poor air can re-sult in illness. Houseplants are an all-natural way to filter out offensive air without relying on powered air purifiers or chemi-cal air fresheners.

Weatherproof the homeDo yourself and the envi-

ronment a favour by weath-erproofing your home. Add a storm door, check weatherstrip-ping or caulking for drafts, seal entry points for cable, phone and water lines with foam in-sulation, and also be sure attic and other spaces of the home are thoroughly insulated. This will keep from wasting energy on heating, which is harmful to your budget and the environ-ment.

Don’t warm up the carMany cars can do a cold-

start and get on the road with-out the need for idling in the driveway. Instead of wasting gasoline and pouring engine emissions into the air unneces-sarily, just get in and drive. If you’re sensitive to a cold car, try to park it in the garage dur-ing the winter.

Carpool

Individuals who used to bike or walk to work when it was nice outside may be tempted to take the car when it’s cold. Maximize energy savings by carpooling with like-minded individuals.

Invite people overInstead of turning up the

heat when the indoor tempera-

ture drops, invite friends and family for an impromptu party. Research indicates that each guest is the equivalent of a 175-watt heater. Not only will you have fun, you’ll feel toasty, too. Surviving the winter in an envi-ronmentally friendly way really isn’t that difficult when you employ some simple strategies.

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Luisa Del Rosario, owner of Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd. has her compa-ny’s mission statement rooted in the golden rule. Very simply, make the product as you would want it made for yourself. This phi-losophy became firmly instilled during her training as a seamstress in post-war Italy. To cultivate a passion for excellence, her instructor would throw any imperfect cre-ations from the second storey of the work room onto the street below. Under such tu-telage, Luisa very quickly acquired a desire to excel in all of her sewing projects and continually produced work of an extremely high standard.

Luisa came to Canada in 1960 to begin a new life. She desperately wanted to use the skills she had acquired, and brought with her a sincere desire to work as well as a strong determination to succeed. But things were not that simple. Luisa was new to the country, and spoke no English. So although she knew what she wanted to do, her dreams seemed to be out of reach. She found it very difficult to find suitable work.

Luisa got married and settled into family life, but the desire to work and use her skills remained. Her husband suggested that she try working from home. This option would allow her to pursue her love of sewing and design, but at the same time enable her to stay at home with her children. So, with a

little rearranging and organizing, the base-ment of her home became her workplace. Finally, she could indulge herself in her love of sewing, and began to build up a customer base. Word spread, and before long Luisa had gained a solid reputation for producing high quality custom window treatments and draperies.

All her hard work and determination paid off. Fourteen years after her arrival in Can-ada, the success of her home-based business finally allowed her to open her own shop - Luisa’s Draperies (today known as Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd.) on Woolwich Street in Guelph. Her reputation continued to grow, and the business flourished. Lu-isa’s children have also pursued educational avenues that allow them to work with their mother and further enhance the business services. Luisa’s daughter, Paula, is an In-terior Designer, and her son, Marco, is edu-cated in Business and Marketing.

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Guelph Arts Council launches the 26th annual Fête RomantiqueGUELPH - Fête

Romantique, the annual fund-raising initiative of the Guelph Arts Council now entering its 26th year, was launched at the Guelph Little Theatre as part of the fall Schmoozefest Sept. 21.

Fête Romantique is a fund-raising raffle that raises money to support the projects of the Guelph Arts Council.

This year there are 38 prizes, including concert, the-atre, and festival tickets; and restaurant gift certificates. A grand prize of a progressive dinner for eight, valued at over $2,500, will treat the winner and seven friends to a gour-met travelling feast courtesy of Platters Catering & Events.

Each dinner course will be served at different mystery venues with limousine trans-portation between locations, adding a unique twist to the experience.

Only 1,800 tickets are avail-able and if purchased before Nov. 3, buyers will be eligible for an early bird prize draw for two tickets for all Guelph Fab 5 events.

The draw is on Dec. 6 at the

Guelph Arts Council Festive Schmoozefest at the River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., from 5 to 7pm.

The early bird prize draw is Nov. 3. Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25.

They may be purchased at the Guelph Arts Council office, Wyndham Art Supplies, Guelph Artisans Store or at Framing & Art Centre (Gordon St. location).

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In 2010, over $11,000 was raised in support of the Guelph Arts Council. Organizers hope to top that for 2011.

Guelph Arts Council has been in existence since 1975.

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GUELPH - The Guelph Chamber Choir will continue its tradition of presenting cho-ral music to stir the spirit with a series of five evenings of choral music.

Conductor Gerald Neufeld presents a season of choral music. He said, “The sound of human voices blended together in harmony creates magical bonds among performers and listeners. We hope you will be able to join us for some or all of our concerts in the coming year.”

The Guelph Chamber Choir’s season opens at St. George’s Anglican Church with a screening of the 1923 silent film The Hunchback of Notre Dame with live music for choir and organ. Guest conductor Robert Cooper has selected a mélange of music to portray Quasimodo’s turbulent emotional struggles during the Paris revolution.

Edward Moroney’s impro-visations at the organ are to heighten the drama of the clas-sic film. It runs one night only, on Oct. 29 at 8 pm.

Voices of Light: an Advent festival of music and poetry follows on Nov. 261 at 8pm. Voices, organ and brass herald Christmas, along with seasonal readings. Joining the Guelph Chamber Choir will be organist Christopher Dawes and Musica

Viva Brass.Handel’s Messiah is pre-

sented on Dec. 17, at 8pm at the River Run Centre. Soloists are soprano Jennie Such, mez-zo-soprano Carolynne Godin, tenor Chris Fischer and bass Jason Nedecky. Musica Viva Orchestra will provide accom-paniment on period instru-ments.

Near spring, Remember. A special feature of that concert is music chosen by the sing-ers, with personal memories for them as well. That concert will be presented at Harcourt Memorial United Church on March 3 at 8pm.

The final performance of the year is Bach’s Mass in B minor. At the very peak of his creative powers, Bach wrote a work of genius. Whether encountering it for the first or 50th time, it remains an experi-ence evoking awe and wonder.

The GCC will be joined by soprano Virginia Hatfield, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Enns Modolo, tenor Willis Bote and baritone Michael Adair. Bach’s Mass in B minor will be pre-sented on April 28 at the River Run Centre at 8pm.

PodiumTalks from 7 to 7:30pm precede The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Mass in B minor, provid-ing insight into each evening’s performance.

Series tickets are available for $100 for all five concerts. Purchasing the full series gives first choice of seats for Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Mass in B minor while provid-ing sustaining support to the

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Ascending Angelic Inspirations on Oct. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Becking has 12 years expe-rience working with water colours and has been inspired

to create an exhibition of angelic art.

Visit www.wellingtonartist-sgallery.ca for directions and further information.

by Roxanne ThorntonGuelph Little Theatre’s

Frozen Dreams is a lightheart-ed comedy; a universal tale about the plight of the home-less at Christmas in a big city.

Written by Robert Ainsworth, produced by Shelley Tuff and directed by Alan Quinn, it was inspired by a haunting newspaper photo of a shoeless youth clutching a

frozen turkey. The very absurdity of the

situation sparked Ainsworth to write this comic piece.

It contains rough language, and genuine pain, but through laughter, attempts to ask audi-ences some hard hitting ques-tions about themselves, their beliefs and the need for action in society, given the current economy.

The story begins with two rubbies, Sam (Bart Penwarden) and Harry (Joe Brenner) carp-ing at each other.

In enters Rainman (Shayne Coffin) a developmentally dis-abled, abandoned youth, carry-ing a frozen turkey that some good samaritan had given him.

When questioned about the bird, he tells them about a won-derful childhood Christmas

memory. Knowing Rainman had very little in this world; the two old friends decide to find a way to cook the bird and to give Rainman a wonderful Christmas.

Frozen Dreams runs for three weekends, from Oct. 14 to 29 , with Sunday matinees on Oct. 16 and 23.

Tickets may be purchased from the GLT box office (519-821-0270) for $17 individuals or as part of a four-play season subscription for $50.

For further information or on line tickets, check the web-site at www.guelphlittletheatre.com.

“We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout; we’ve been talking about Jackson, ever since the fire went out. I’m going to Jackson.”

Most fans of country music can easily recall these famous lyrics sung by the legendary Johnny Cash and June Carter in their signature hit Jackson, a Grammy winner for the duo back in 1968.

Of course, Cash and Carter scored other notable hits including, Daddy Sang Bass, Help Me Make It Through the Night and It Ain’t Me Babe amongst many other audience favourites.

On Oct. 22 at 8pm, the music and lives of Johnny Cash

and June Carter will be cel-ebrated at the Fergus Grand Theatre in a new touring show entitled Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom.

The performance features top-caliber tribute artists Jim Yorfido and his real-life wife, Pam, in the title roles. Yorfido is best known for his starring role in The Sun Records Story, the official, international tour-ing show of the legendary Memphis-based record label that launched the career of the “man in black.”

Sun Records was the home base for many of Cash’s best known hits including I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues and Get Rhythm. Yorfido has won rave reviews across North

America for his portrayal of Johnny Cash, which captures both the look and incredible baritone voice of the man him-self.

“This professionally-scripted show mixes witty and humorous dialogue with a fascinating but true story, all woven together with great music,” said Yorfido. “When you combine that with the real-life chemistry I have with my spunky wife Pam, it’s a very entertaining combination.”

In addition to the talent-ed cast, Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom prides itself on musical authenticity.

“We’ve spent a lot of time on the details for this show, including vintage wardrobe,

vintage musical equipment, including upright slaps bass, note-for-note guitar licks, and every song is performed in the original key,” Pam Yorfido said.

Commenting on what audi-ences can expect from the show, Pam notes, “Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom is a family-oriented, fully interac-tive show that will have the audience laughing, crying and clapping along, and I’m truly proud to be associated with such a talented cast and histori-cally authentic show.”

Tickets for the Oct. 22 show are only $20 and can be purchased online at www.FergusGrandTheatre.ca or by calling 519-787-1981.

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WELLINGTON CTY. - Mary Bottrell and crew will be returning to the county for two performances of Patsy Cline: The Legend.

The trip will include mati-nee performances scheduled for the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Oct. 23 at 2:30pm

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Formertownministerpublishesnew book of faith stories

FeRGuS - Former Melville united Church minister Dr. George Slater, has published a new book, Along Comes God: Miracles in everyday Life.

The book, a collection of 43 stories, offers a personal reflec-tion of individuals recounting their experience of how God intervened in their life.

Organized into specific themes, these stories reflect issues such as coincidences, prayers answered, dreams, healing and life-changing

encounters in the light of faith. Local settings of both elora

and Fergus are present in sev-eral stories, including one that includes elora resident Beatty McLean. Hockey celebrity Don Cherry penned the lead story.

Dr. Merle Jordan, emeritus Professor of Pastoral Psychology at Boston university School of Theology, says of the author “George Slater is a skilled story-teller who takes us into the heart

of people’s struggles and tri-umphs.”

Dr. Slater, who currently resides in Caledon, is a former minister who spent the last 23 years prior to retiring in 2004 as a psychotherapist and pasto-ral counselor in Toronto.

Along Comes God: Miracles in everyday Life is available at Roxanne’s Reflections, in Fergus, and at The Storehouse Christian Bookshoppe, in Guelph.

GuelphSymphonyOrchestraopensseries with Russian Pictures on Oct. 23

GueLPH - The Guelph Symphony Orchestra opens its 2011-12 Tour the World con-cert series at River Run Centre Oct. 23 at 3pm.

That is the debut for GSO’s new artistic director and conductor Judith Yan. The all-Russian concert fea-tures Mussorgsky’s well-loved Pictures at an Exhibition.

Jacques Israelievitch makes a return to play Glazunov’s fine Violin Concerto, and the con-cert begins with Glinka’s high-spirited and tuneful Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila.

Patrons can enjoy a pre-concert chat at 2:15pm in the lobby with Simon Irving, con-ductor emeritus of GSO.

Traditional Russian treats can be enjoyed at intermission for $5.

Only 100 tickets will be sold in the lobby for the bonus

experience. Russian vodka will be available at the bar.

Yan brings international experience to the podium, reg-ularly conducting opera, ballet and symphonic music in San Francisco, Seattle, Hong Kong, Germany and Italy as well as having held conductor posi-tions with the San Francisco Opera, National Ballet of Canada, and the Canadian Opera Company.

She is also music director for the annual Opera on the Avalon Festival in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

The Orchestra acknowl-edges the support of Ontario Arts Council for the 2011-12 season. The GSO, in its 11th season, is a semi-profession-al orchestra, using primarily Guelph-area players.

It provides opportunities for young emerging professional

performers. For details visit guelphsymphony.com.

The concert will launch GSO’s new under-30 ticket series, to encourage access to concerts for young people.

Anyone under 30 can pur-chase a regular $32 ticket for $20 from midnight Friday night before the concert until concert time, either online or in person.

Tickets require proof of age at time of collection. Some restrictions may apply. The usual student rates will apply at all concerts.

Tickets are available from 519-763-3000 or riverrun.ca.

Paintings,environmentalartby Bird, Beirne at gallery on Oct. 6

eLORA Inspired by the beauty of area here, the conflu-ence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers was chosen as the start-ing point for an exhibition at the elora Centre for the Arts.

From that midpoint, a 1km circle was mapped. empty lots, streams, a neighbourhood, the conservation area - each are represented in abstract encaus-tic paintings.

Andrea Bird and Daniel

Beirne are partners in life and art – living in Wellington County with their family. Her primary medium is encaustic (painting with hardened bees-wax and oil pigment) while he sculpts with natural elements, using branches and stone in this case.

For this project, they col-laborated on wall pieces and the sculptures. Over the past decade, they have worked

together on various projects and exhibits, with this being the most ambitious and collab-orative yet.

everyone is invited to the opening reception and artist talk Oct. 6 at 7:30pm in the Minarovich Gallery at the cen-tre, 75 Melville St.

Their show runs from until Nov. 6. Visit www.eloracen-treforthearts.ca for more infor-mation.

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The musical is directed by two-time Tony award win-ner Joe Mantello and features musical staging by Tony award winner Wayne Cilento.

The show is the winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy award and three Tony awards, is the untold story of the witches of Oz.

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.

Wicked tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how those two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

The show features set design by Tony award winning eugene Lee, costume design by Tony winner Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Tony nomi-nee Kenneth Posner and sound design by Tony Meola.

Wicked has broken box office records in every city that it has played, includ-ing Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Boston.

There are currently seven

productions worldwide, includ-ing two North American tours, a Broadway production, London production, a Japanese and a German-language pro-duction and an Australian pro-duction.

Wicked opens performances on Aug. 29 and concludes Sept. 9. Reservations for group of 20 or more are now being accept-ed by calling 519-578-5660, extension 212.

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6:30 p.m. Truck Pull - Track7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, Ambassador of the Fair Competition, 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Queen/ Ambassador of the Fair Competition - Ex. Hall

Exhibits Hall | Cafe | Country Store Open at 9:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. Hunter/Jumper Show - Horse Ring9:00 a.m. Gaited Horse Show - Track9:15 a.m. Cindy Cook - Polka Dot Door - Outside Ex. Hall10:00 a.m. Gentle Ben’s Pet Show - Outside Ex. Hall Jersey Show - Show Barn Goat Show - Livestock Tent The Smudge Fundaes - Children’s Ent. - Ex. Hall10:30 a.m. NEW Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off - Track11:00 a.m. Baby Show - Exhibits Hall Cindy Cook - Polka Dot Door - Outside Ex. Hall Erin 4-H Dairy Club Achievement Day - SB12:00 p.m. Horseshoe Pitch - Outside Exhibits Hall12:30 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull - Outdoor Exhibits Hall1:00 p.m. Samantha & Kristy - Exhibits Hall1:00 p.m. 4-H’ers Little Royal - Show Barn1:30 p.m. Horse Draw - Track2:00 p.m. Monty Greig - Exhibits Hall2:30 p.m. Cindy Cook - Polka Dot Door - Outside Ex. Hall3:00 p.m. The Smudge Fundaes - Exhibits Hall3:00 p.m. 4-H Miniature Donkey Achievement Day TBD4:00 p.m. Samantha & Kristy - Exhibits Hall5:00 p.m. Monty Greig - Exhibits Hall6:00 p.m. Tractor Pull - Track

Special Entertainment presented byAMJ Campbell Van Lines:THE SCOTT WOODS BAND

7:00 p.m. in the Exhibits Hall

Exhibits Hall | Cafe | Country Store Open at 9:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Ponies, Welsh, Exmoor & Open Pony - Track Youth Open Beef Showmanship - Show Barn9:30 a.m. Open Sheep Show - Livestock Tent Non-denominational Church Service - Ex. Hall by Erin Village Alliance Church10:00 a.m. Heavy Horse Show - Track10:30 a.m. Ontario Barrel Race - Horse Ring11:00 a.m. Special Friends Class - Show Barn

11:00 a.m. T.E.M.P.O. (EDHS Band) - Exhibits Hall11:00 a.m. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo - Outside Ex. Hall12:00 p.m. McGinley Academy of Irish Dance - Ex. Hall12:00 p.m. All Beef Brands - Show Barn12:30 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull - Outside Exhibits Hall12:45 p.m. The Torchmen - Exhibits Hall2:00 p.m. Visiting Ambassadors Cake Auction - Ex. Hall2:00 p.m. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo - Outside Ex. Hall2:45 p.m. Vogel Joy - Exhibits Hall3:00 p.m. Farmers & Kids Olympics - Outside Ex. Hall3:45 p.m. McGinley Academy of Irish Dance - Ex. Hall4:30 p.m. The Torchmen - Exhibits Hall4:30 p.m. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo - Outside Ex. Hall5:45 p.m. Vogel Joy - Exhibits Hall

Sunday Night Entertainment:6:30 p.m. - Demolition Derby - Track

FIREWORKS DURING THE DERBYsponsored by Rapid Rentals, Armstrong Electric &Robertson’s Amusements. Thanks to Doug Todd,

Hillsburgh - Choreographer

7:00 p.m. - Talent Show - Exhibits Hall

10:00 p.m. NEW Silent Auction Bidding Closes - Ex. Hall

Exhibits Hall | Cafe | Country Store Open at 9:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. Rabbit and Cavy Show - Livestock Tent9:00 a.m. Poultry Show - Livestock Tent Open Showmanship Clinic - Show Barn10:00 a.m. Erin 4-H Beef Calf Club - Show Barn Wellington County Beef Showmanship - S Barn 4-H Interclub Show - Show Barn Gymkhana Show - Horse Ring Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo - Outside Exhibits Hall Cooking of Chili - Outside Beer Tent10:30 a.m. Canadian Cow Girls Precision Drill Team11:00 a.m. Talent Show Winners - Exhibits Hall11:00 a.m. Cindy Cook - Polka Dot Door - Outside Ex. Hall11:30 a.m. Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull - Track12:00 p.m. Children’s Cookie Decorating - Exhibits Hall12:00 p.m. Kent Tocher - Exhibits Hall12:00 p.m. Kid’s Pedal Pull Finals - Outside Exhibits Hall12:30 p.m. Canadian Cow Girls Precision Drill Team1:00 p.m. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo - Outside Exhibits Hall2:00 p.m. Chili Cook Off - testing and winner - Outside BT2:00 p.m. Cindy Cook - Polka Dot Door - Outside Ex. Hall2:00 p.m. Kent Tocher - Exhibits Hall2:00 p.m. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo - Outside Exhibits Hall3:00 p.m. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo - Outside Exhibits Hall

Gates open 8:00 am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Admission: (HST included)13 & over $9; 5-12yrs $3; Weekend Pass $30,

4 years of age and under ~ FREE

Advance Midway Ride Tickets:16 coupons for $20 (save $8).

Tickets include an entry form for a Bicycle Draw. Tickets to be deposited in a drum in the Midway area

(Sponsored by Robertson’s Amusements)

Tickets Available at: Hillsburgh Foodland Budson Farm and Feed Supply

Available until store closing Thurs. Oct. 6th, 2011.Also available from the Secretary beginning Wednesday Oct. 5 at the Fair Board Office until Friday 3pm.

Cost at Fair will be $1.75 per coupon. Rides of all sizes to require max. of 3 per rideincluding big rides.

Thursday night is TOONIE night.

Sunday is Bracelet DaySee www.erinfair.ca for details.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 6, 2011 PAGE FIFTEENInside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 7, 2011 PAGE FIFTEEN

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, reflect on happy times and

then try to recreate that feeling when you are experiencing moments of stress this week. This might offer

some welcome relief.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, a conflict of interest leads you on a wild goose chase to find something that everyone will agree upon. Opinions are strong so don’t

expect this to be easy.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, success takes lots of hard work

and you need to recognize you can’t please everyone. But it is a good goal to

work toward for the next few days.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Rethink your plan of attack, Cancer. While the idea has merit, there are

some big gaps between ideas that can lead to too much confusion. Go back

to the drawing board.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, step back from a difficult situa-tion and you will get a better idea of the bigger picture. Things are not as

important as you once believed. Time for fun arrives on Thursday.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, shopping strictly for the best bar-

gain might not be the best approach. The deal actually could be too good to be true. Factor in all the information.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Sometimes you don’t think before

you speak, Libra. Avoid blurting out the first thing that comes to mind. Friends and family may forgive you,

but coworkers might not.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Big plans are in the works that will

require your supreme organizational skills, Scorpio. Others actually look

to you to plan all of their events because of your talents.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, baiting someone into an argument seems to be your modus operandi this week. This is certainly no way to win favors with anyone.

Think this tactic through.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, save some time for romance

and relaxation. A special someone could be feeling neglected lately and will need some quiet time with you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Accept help graciously, Aquarius.

Such help is not always easily offered. There will be a few hectic moments this week, but otherwise

the next few days will be calm.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, a remarkable insight comes

to you and you cannot contain your elation over it.

Spread the word ... fast!

Horoscopes- For the second week of October-

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.

4-H club does hard worklearning about chocolate

PUSLINCH TWP. - The first meeting of the local 4-H Club was held Sept. 16 at the home of Joan Law on Concession 11.

Meetings are held every week after school for approxi-mately two hours, and run for six weeks. Marion Hunter also attended; unfortunately, Ida Law was unable to attend.

There are six members in the club ranging in age from 10 to 14. The executive positions are: president Erica Costin, vice president Meghan Secord, secretary Luke DeJonge, and press reporter Brayden Secord.

The focus of the fall session will be chocolate making. The first recipe that was made was brownies. There are actually five different brownie recipes

in the 4-H recipe book that each student received.

The group decided to make fudge brownies. When they were being made, each per-son was given an opportunity to perform one of the tasks involved such as measuring flour, mixing the batter, etc. As the brownies were cooking, the club also made Almond bark in dark and white choco-late.

They were actually quite easy to make since they involved the microwave.

The next meeting was Sept. 23 and the group looked for-ward to tasting the Almond Bark. Because it was still hard-ening into a rich candy for a week.

submitted by Brayden Secord

Inside Wellington EventsSend your Non-Profit/Charitable

event info to: events@wellingtonadvertiser.com

20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date

November 15 meeting. ***

IEP (Individual Education Plan) workshop 7pm. Sean Cameron, Ph.D, a Development Psychologist and certified teacher from Guelph will be the presenter. He works in special education at the elementary level. $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. We do offer subsidy so that everyone can attend.

Wed. Oct 19Oct. 19 and 20- Warm clothing sale to be held at Mount Forest United Church on Wednesday evening October 19, from 5pm. Till 8pm and Thursday, October 20, 8am - 12 noon.

***St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur annual Turkey Supper, Arthur Community Centre. 5–7pm. Adults $ 12, 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. Take-outs available. Please call by October 18. 519-848-2839 for delivery.

***Palmerston United Church Turkey Supper. Buffet style service with sittings at 5 and 6:30pm. ADVANCE SALES ONLY. Adults $12, Children 7 – 12 $6. For tickets call 343-3620. For advance take-out dinner tickets call 343-2836.

thurs. Oct 20 Drayton United Church Turkey Supper, 5-7pm. P.M.D. Community Centre, Drayton, Ontario. Tickets at the door. Adults $12, Children 10 & under $5, Preschoolers free.

***Jamboree St. John Parish Centre 160 Georgina St. Arthur, Ontario. (Next to St. John Church) Start time is 7pm. For cancel-lation info. due to weather call 519-848-6723.

***The Librarian-Witch Connection. Join us for a Genealogical Halloween event at WCL Fergus Branch as staff member Sarah Fisher discusses her own family connection to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Please register. 6:30–7:30pm.

***Rummage Sale- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mount Forest. Drop off Oct 19, 9am-4pm. Sale 4 -7pm and Oct 20 9am-noon.

***Community Scare Night at the Drayton fairgrounds. The haunted house- nightmare on elm will be accepting either a non perishable food item for entry OR a 2$ donation per person to the local kins-men club. Starts at 6pm, haunted house opens at 7:30pm.

Fri. Oct 21 Roast Beef Dinner & Anniversary Quilt Draw, at Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church Harriston. Two Sittings at 5pm & 7pm. Takeouts available. For tickets please call 519-338-2624. If no answer please leave a message.

***All You Can Eat Wings/Pub Night Harriston Legion #296. Starting at 6pm till we run out. $12 per person. Entertainment by Lindsay Morgan. For more information call 519-338-2843.

***Holstein Drama Group presents “Clothes Encounter: A Farce in Two Acts” by Roger Karshner at the Holstein Optimists Hall, Sat.

Oct. 22, 7:30pm. Tickets $12/play, and $20/dinner theatre on 15th. For info. call 519-334-3490.

***Arthur Legion Wing Night. 6-8pm. All you can eat. $12. No take outs. Entertainment by “The Collection”.

***Nightmare on Daly St. Haunted House at the Palmerston Legion, 260 Daly St. Tamer Version from 2-4 pm. Lights on Walkthrough Oct 23, 7-9pm. Scary Version Oct 21 & 22, 7-9:30 pm, Oct 27 from 7-9pm, Oct 28 & 29 from 7-9:30pm.

sAt. Oct 22 Elora Legion Saturday Night Dance 8pm. Join Bill Beattie upstairs in the Maple Leaf Room for an evening of dancing. 519-846-9611.

***Fall Festival, Melville United Church, Fergus. Free admission. 10am-5pm. Community event. Meals, snacks all day. Baking, attic treasures, books, silent auction, vendors, crafts. Homemade frozen meat pies. Kids’ area. 519-787-0570, 843-1781.

***‘Justus’ Concert, Melville United Church, Fergus. 7pm. Band and large choral group from Streetsville performs with energy and enthusiasm a diverse repertoire. (Inspirational to Gospel, Rock to Pop.) Freewill offering. Elevator. 519-843-3274.

***Cribbage Tournament, Fergus Legion. Registration 12:30. Play starts 1pm sharp.

***Community Christian School in Drayton is hosting “Country Harvest” Bazaar and Auction in the PMD Arena (Drayton) 9:30 -3, skating 2-4, Lasagna dinner 5-7, live auction 7-11. Everyone welcome. 519-638-2935.

***Country Cupboard and Bake Sale St. Paul’s Anglican Church Mount Forest, 11:30 -1:30. Soup, sandwich, pie, beverage etc. $8. Hope to see you there.

***Community dinner and history tour. Celebrate 150 years with Everton Church. Dinner at 6:30pm.

***Mystery Bus Tour $30 per person/Food Provided. Gather at Legion at 10:30am, arriving back at 8:30pm. For more informa-tion call 519-338-2843.

***Turkey Supper at Knox-Elora Presbyterian Church. Sittings 4:45 & 6:15pm. Tickets - Adults $13, 8 & under $6. Call 519-846-0680.

***Duff’s Church Bazaar 10am-1:30pm. Country store, bakery, deli, flowers, stitchery and candy tables. Stay for lunch.

***Barrie Hill United Church 179th anniversary Turkey Supper. Price $13 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12, Free for pre-school. For the 4:30 and 5:30 sittings call Bernice at 519-824-8609. For 6:30, 7:30 sittings and take-outs call Lillian at 519-824-2519.

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Social Media - Tools n Tips!

Wednesday, October 12 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pmWellington Waterloo Community Futures Office, 294 Mill Street East, Elora

Wednesday, November 9 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pmMount Forest Community Centre, 850 Princess Street, Mount Forest

Learn the rewards of investing time in the BIG 4; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN, YouTube. Choose which of the BIG 4 you would like to participate in!

Is YOUR WEBSITE Making the Grade?

Wednesday, October 19 from 9:00 am -12:00 pmWellington Waterloo Community Futures Office, 294 Mill Street East, Elora

Learn the 7 Secrets to a world class web presence, topics include search engine optimization, integration and social media!

Spaces are limited, register now!Jana Reichert 519.846.9839 x 227 or jana@wwcfdc.com

WORKSHOPS FOR WELLINGTON GREEN LEGACY TREE PLANTING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, October 117:00 to 9:30 pmArthur Community Centre (Upstairs)158 Domville Street, Arthur

The Wellington County Stewardship Council and the Grand River Conservation Authority are hostinga free workshop.

Topics will include:• How to select the best tree species for your land• Proper site preparation before planting

To register, contact Larry Halyk at 519.826.4936.

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

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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

TREE TIPS FROMTHE GREEN LEGACY NURSERY

When food is scarce during the winter, rodents may damage or kill seedlings by eating roots, stems and twigs.

Protection Tips:

• Remove grass and weeds around seedlings so rodents look elsewhere for food and cover.

• Install tree guards to protect hardwoods against rodent damage. Make sure tree guards are five centimetres below the top of the soil, or build up a mound of soil at the bottom of the guard. Tree guards should be checked and adjusted annually to prevent the guards from interfering with trunk growth.

For more information on the Green Legacy Programmeor tree planting tips, contact Jacquie Wolowich at: jacquiew@wellington.ca or 519.546.2228.

FALL IS HERE!TIME TO LEARN SOMETHING NEWFall is the perfect time to refocus and learn new professional and personal skills.The Wellington County Employment Resource Centre (ERC), located at 138 Wyndham St. Northin downtown Guelph offers workshops on a wide range of topics.

Free workshops include:

•Job Search Strategies •Resume Essentials

• Interview Skills •Career Decision Making

•The Internet Beyond Job Postings •Introduction to Word Processing

•Healthy Lifestyles

To register for these workshops, or to learn more about the other services and resources available at the Wellington County ERC, contact us at: 519.823.7887 ortheerc@wellington.ca.

SEPTEMBER COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS• The new Puslinch Library Branch officially opened on Friday, September 16.

• Phase one of the new Northern Green Legacy Tree Nursery is now complete.

• Warden White commended Mayor Ray Tout and staff for their hard work during the Sandy Lake forest fire evacuation in July.

• Police Services Board Chair, Lynda White, presented Crime Stoppers of Guelph-Wellington with a cheque for $3,291.78. The funds were raised from the annual County police auction.