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Produced by volunteers since 1975 Vol. 42, Issue 4 - November 2017
By Brenda Law
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA 150!
That is this year’s theme for the annual Optimist Club of Puslinch Santa Claus Parade. So why not come out to the pa-rade to watch, participate or volunteer and at the same time celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday!
Santa will be coming to Puslinch on Sunday, November 26th at 2:00 pm in Aberfoyle. The parade will start at the Township Offices at 7404 Wellington Road 34 and then head east to Brock Road and south to the Optimist Recreation Centre. You can watch anywhere along the parade route.
Following the parade Santa will park his sleigh at the recre-ation centre to visit with the children. Each child will receive a goody bag and their picture with Santa.
The Optimists will provide hot chocolate and hotdogs. You may bring your Santa letter to put in the mailbox. All letters with a return address will receive a written reply from Santa. Parade colouring pages are available at the library and school offices.
We also encourage your children to make a donation to the Food Bank. Pet food is also appreciated. Donations will be collected along the parade route and at the Optimist Recre-ation Centre.
We need lots of entries and volunteers to make this parade special, especially for Canada’s birthday. Maybe your family, club, organization or business would enter a float?
We invite and welcome our musical bands, equine friends, dance and theatre groups, churches, schools, sports teams and businesses to participate. Would you like to be a clown, mascot or elf or help with crowd control and food donations?
If you know how to tie animal balloons, do face painting or special tricks all are welcome.
Parade participants are asked to arrive by 1:00 pm at Town-ship offices on parade day.
For more information, to register your float or to volunteer, please call Ken or June Williams at 519-763-0309.
See you at the parade!
Photos from Brenda Law
Santa Claus Is Coming To Puslinch!
2November 2017
Editorial
With the cover article on the Santa Claus Parade, it is a reminder that winter is just around the corner. With our strange weather this year, it is hard to know what will happen next.
It is fascinating to read about the old Puslinch Town Hall and the costs involved in building it. It is a shame that it is no longer housed in our community, but we can still visit in nearby Milton.
Equally interesting is learning about the make-up of the firefly. Who knew? As always Marion Robertson provides some tips for local residents on how to protect the firefly and its diminishing numbers.
Remembrance Day ceremonies will be taking place at the Wellington County Museum. Diana Bishop’s book about war hero, Billy Bishop, sheds some light on what it was like growing up in his shadow.
Local news from the Optimist Club Executive and their scholarship program is shared and the report on the COP’s third meeting on drugs in Puslinch is provided.
With so much happening in the world, it was good to hear the advice of Dr. Brené Brown and Michelle Obama at a conference I recently attended and which I share in this issue of the Pioneer.
Volume 42: Issue 4, November 2017
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
COMMUNITY• Optimist Club..........................................Page 5
• Puslinch Heritage Matters......................Page 9
• Local Boy................................................. .Page 10
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NATURE• Seen in Puslinch......................................Page 17
• Naturally Speaking.................................Page 21
• Ask the Expert.........................................Page 23
FOOD• Local Beer to taste ................................Page 13
• Cook’s Corner. ......................................Page 15
• Taste Real................... ...........................Page 17
3 November 2017
TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH (519) 763-1226
Council Meetings (519) 763-1226
First Wednesday at 1 pm. Third Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
Library Hours (519) 763-8026Tuesday 10 am – 8 pm.Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm.Thursday 10 am – 8 pm.Friday 10 am – 6 pm.Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.
Optimist Recreation Centre HoursMonday – Friday 9 am - 10 pmSaturday 9 am - 10 pmSunday 9 am - 10 pmContact: 519-763-1226 or [email protected]
Historical Society ArchivesSaturdays 11 am - 3 pm or for appointment email ardyne.farm @sympatico.ca or 519-822-8559
Waste Facility (519) 837-2601
Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Sat-urdays 8 am - 4 pm. Located at 6922 Concession #4 between County Rd. #35 and Hanlon (Hwy #6)
Council Clips
By Frankie Shaw
Municipal Law Enforcement
Susie Spry has been appointed Municipal Law Enforcement officer for the Township of Puslinch.
Building OfficialMandy Harris has been appointed Building Official for the Township of Puslinch.
Risk ManagementEmily Vandermeulen has been appointed Risk Management Inspector and Risk Management Official.
This position is a shared staff position between the Townships of Puslinch, Wellington N., Centre Wellington, Mapleton, Guelph/Eramosa and Erin.
Kyle Davis continues to serve as the County wide, shared Risk Management Official responsible for co-ordination of source protection implementation for all municipalities within Wellington County.
Ms Vandermeulen is based at the Township of Centre Wellington with Mr Davis. She has previous experience in Grey and Bruce Counties. The Township’s financial portion of the shared position is estimated at $8,660 annually for a three-year contract, subject to cost of living increases
Swastika RoadThe Bayview Cottager’s Assn. have been given authority to consider the renaming of Swastika Road.
The Association is encouraged to make changes to the signage in the locality to improve the road network identification. Staff recommends that the Cedar Trail sign be moved to the corner of Elm Trail and Swastika Road, and that an additional Maple Trail sign be placed at the corner of Maple Trail and Elm Trail. The Township will contribute towards the cost of replacing the street signs up to a maximum of $500.
Gravel Pits shortfallThe shortfall amount of $12,682 for the gravel pits’ appeals will be funded from the tax write-off account.
Health and Safety AuditStaff has been authorized to retain
The Public Services Health and Safety Association to complete a Health and Safety Audit at a cost of $3,570.
Puslinch Quality AggregatesA sound audit was conducted on August 2 2017 of both the Mast pit and the Lanci pit, (now Puslinch Quality Aggregates. The results indicated that sound levels were within allowable limits.
Another studyThe Ontario Ministry of Transportation is moving forward with a Preliminary Design Review and Detailed Design under the Class Environmental Assessment for the Highway 6 (Hanlon Expressway) interchanges from Maltby Road north to the Speed River. The preliminary design includes:
• Upgrading Highway 6 within the study limits to a controlled access freeway;
• Replacement of the intersection at Kortright/Downey Rd with a partial interchange (Highway 6 access to and from the south only);
• Replacement of the intersection at Stone Road with a full interchange;
• Replacement of the intersection at College Ave. with a bridge at Highway 6 (no connection to the highway);
• A new municipal service road west of Highway 6 between Woodland Glen Drive and the new interchange at Stone Road;
• Closure of Hanlon Rd. South of Flanders Rd.
For further information please visit the project website at http://Highway 6-HanlonCityofGuelph.ca
An interesting snippetFrom the Public Health office (wdgpublichealth.ca) : Did you know that more people in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph drink alcohol, and are more likely to drink in a high risk way, than the provincial average?
About half of local grade 10 students reported binge drinking in the past year and one in three University of Guelph students are heavy, frequent drinkers. Find the ‘Alcohol Harm Prevention Strategy’ on the website.
Municipal Water?The Township is requesting residents located within the core of Aberfoyle to answer a feasibility study regarding implementing municipal water and sewage services.
The Township would like feedback on potentially connecting properties to a municipal water and sewage system, should they become available.
Noise exemptionCouncil have approved a noise exemption for Stantec, on behalf of the Minister of Transportation, for night work from 11.00pm - 6.00am on the underpass at Highway 401 and Watson Road.
During construction, the primary source of noise will include compressor jackhammers and chipping hammers for concrete removal. The work will take three - four months to complete, from May - Nov 2018 approx. This is part of a rehabilitation/replacement of 39 structures in S.W Ontario.
Volunteers wantedDo you have two hours a month to volunteer? Join us at the Puslinch Community Centre at 1 pm on the last Monday of every month to help collate the Puslinch Pioneer. Then stay enjoy refreshments and treats. For information, phone 519 763 6564.
4November 2017
Letter to the editor
Concerns about Bypass plans
When MTO had a one-on-one meeting with the residents in September of last year, I enquired if they had notified Heritage Lake 75 homes, they said no, we are not buying land from them, so we don’t have to notify them.
As I have pointed out over the years, MTO is working with a 30 year old plan. I was told by MTO they have to conform with what they have, so that’s it. The maps I received from MTO showed no homes at Heritage Lake., just farm land.
Many of the environmental impacts may not be experienced immediately but may take several years or longer by which time MTO has gone – what do we do then? There is a two-year time limit to make your problem known.
In this area, MTO may find many surprises, too late for proper assessment, resulting in inadequate band-aid attempts to correct problems after the fact, and land owners will lose value and bear the brunt.
We in this area deserve a one-on-one meeting which I am requesting, not the ordinary MTO meetings with maps on the walls, people not having a chance to talk to MTO representatives about their concerns and being told to write your comments and get no answers.
Thank you Bev Wozniak
Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra Show By Paul McDonald
Photo by Sue Brown
The Old Time Fiddle and Variety Show will be held on November 4th and 5th 2017 at Duff’s Presbyterian Church by the 401. Puslinch.
Fiddling around Canada for 150 years, with fiddle tunes from Don Messer, Ward Allen, Graham Townsend, Andy DeJarlis, Ned Landry, Stompin’ Tom and more.
Proceeds from the event will go to Duff’s Church, Music Team and Wellington Hospice.
There will be refreshments and door prizes. Tickets are $15 and $10 for children under 12. For tickets phone 519 763 1163 or 519 763 9764 or 905 689 6357.
Happenings in BadenochBy Flo Peer
Our little community centre in the corner of Puslinch has been a busy spot over the past few months.
The year began with music nights on the first Friday of each month, quilting Tuesdays, Pilates on Wednesdays. Canada’s150 Birthday was celebrated with a Tea and Penny Table in June followed by the annual BBQ, quilt draws and raffle table in August.
The queen quilt winner was Linda (McCaw) Phillips, baby quilt winners, Adrienne Bartol and Marie Jenkins. Fall quilting will begin November 7th 1-4pm.
Many functions took place such as baby and bridle showers reunions, weddings, birthdays and medieval activities.
A Fire Fund for the Bousfield Barn fire that was burnt April 7, 2017 has been set up by the Badenoch Community Centre Music Night and donations will
be accepted on Friday music nights November 3rd and December 1st at the Badenoch Community Centre, 4217 Watson Rd.S. Puslinch.
Donation information or other enquiries contact Flo 519-763-9782
Please feel welcome to join us at any of these activities.
How do you remember?
To commemorate the contributions of the fallen (from WWI to Afghanistan from Wellington County), almost 500 memorial markers will be placed on the front lawn at Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA).
Please join us for our annual Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, November 6 at 10:30 am Remembrance Ceremony on the front lawn of WCMA with members of the Royal Canadian Legion from across the County. Refreshments will follow in the Nicholas Keith Room.
Please join us on November 10 at 5:30 pm for our candle-lighting tribute on the front lawn in honour of the County’s Fallen. Everyone is welcome to light a candle.
5 November 2017
Join Us! Become a Member! Everyone is welcome!By Joanne Townes
An Optimist is a member of a commu-nity service club dedicated to helping the youth in the community. Each club runs and supports programs most needed by the community as decided by its club members.
By being a member of an Optimist club the member grows as an individual by learning more about their community, gaining many friends with similar goals and improving the community that they live in.
Consider not only the benefit to the youth in the Puslinch community but the fun and fellowship that you will be part of by being a member of the Optimist Club with its motto “Bringing out the Best in Kids”.
There is no minimum number of meet-ings to attend or a minimum number of hours to donate; - we only ask that you give whatever time you can to our proj-ects.
Mission: By providing hope and posi-tive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.
Vision: Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier
volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential
Purposes: To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for inter-national accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the devel-opment of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of human-kind, community life and the worldwide
Below are just a few of the accomplish-ments of our club here in Puslinch.
• MURF (Multi-Use Recreational Facil-ity)
• Outdoor basketball court in Arkell
• Three, $1000 Post-secondary school scholarships granted annually
• Oratorical Contest (speech contest) for youth
• Township clean-up day participants
• Santa Claus Parade (November)
• Canada Day celebrations (July 1st)
• Winter Carnival (Family Day)
• Numerous financial contributions to dozens of community groups and causes in our local community each year, such as to: 4-H, Puslinch Junior Garden Club, Aberfoyle Agricultural Society, Sunrise Equestrian Cen-ter, Aberfoyle Public School, and so many more!
Communication: All Optimist mem-bers are regularly contacted via email (or phone for those without email) regard-ing any meetings or volunteer opportu-nities.
For any events requiring multiple people, a sign-up sheet is sent via email using
Google Docs showing what jobs need cov-ering and the number of people required; this allows people the flexibility to choose what and when to help. There are no requirements other than an-nual dues to meet as a member, but we are always glad to see you giving the time and support that you can.
For any additional information or ques-tions, please contact: Joanne Townes: [email protected] or (519) 277-0742, Joel Porter: [email protected] or (519) 546-9666 Don McKay: [email protected] or (519) 822-2984
New Executive for the Optimist ClubBy Elgin Featherston
The new executive for the Optimist Club of Puslinch was inducted at the club’s Sep-tember dinner meeting.
hoto from Elgin Featherston
Pictured left to right, Directors Fred Law, Ken Wil-liams and Kevin Bureau, Zone Lieutenant Governor Elect Gabriella van Hooydonk, Past President Mi-chael Marinovic, Zone Lieutenant Governor Sabina Todman, President Joel Porter, Directors Vickie Lees, Joanne Townes and Vince Klimkosz. Absent for the photo were Secretary Gary Ewart, Treasurer Bob Jefferson and Director Andrea Miljkovic
6November 2017
THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH NOTICE OF STATUTORY OPEN HOUSE
AND PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Puslinch will hold a Public Open House and Public Meeting concerninga new Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Township.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Thursday November 9th 2017 6:00pm to 8:00pm Puslinch Community Centre 23 Brock Road South
PUBLIC MEETING Thursday November 16th 2017 7:00pm Puslinch Community Centre 23 Brock Road South
THE PURPOSE OF THE OPEN HOUSE is to provide information to the public regarding the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law and to informally exchange information and comments with the public. There will be no formal presentation or meeting of Council at the Open House.
THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC MEETING is to allow Council to receive comments from the public regarding the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW is to regulate the use of land throughout the Township in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act. The proposed By-law has been updated to conform to the Wellington County Official Plan and Provincial legislation. The effect of the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law will be improved development parameters that help create a more attractive, prosperous, and livable community. With the passing of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, the existing Zoning By-law 19/85 would be repealed. The proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law applies to all land within the Township of Puslinch, therefore a key map has not been provided.
ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS may be made by the public either in support or in opposition to the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Any person may attend the Public Meeting and make an oral submission or direct a written submission to the Township Clerk at the address below. All those present at the Public Meeting will be given the opportunity to make an oral submission, however; it is requested that those who wish to address Council notify the Township Clerk in advance of the Public Meeting.
TAKE NOTICE that if a person or public body does not make an oral submission at a Public Meeting or make a written submission to the Township of Puslinch before the Comprehensive Zoning By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Puslinch to the Ontario Municipal Board.
AND TAKE NOTICE that if a person or public body does not make an oral submission at a Public Meeting or make a written submission to the Township of Puslinch before the Zoning By-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF DEC SION regarding the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law must be made in written format to the Township Clerk at the address shown below.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the proposed Comprehensive By-law is available for review at www.puslinch.ca orbetween 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Township Office.
Dated at the Township of Puslinch on this 27th day of October, 2017.
Karen Landry CAO/Clerk Township of Puslinch 7404 Wellington Road 34 Puslinch, Ontario N0B 2J0 Phone (519) 763-1226 | email [email protected]
7 November 2017
The former First Lady is a first class act
By Anne Day
“No guns allowed.”
This was the first sign we saw as we entered the Pennsylvania Convention Centre. It quickly brought home the difference between living in Canada vs. living in the United States. No wonder there are so many shootings there. It is obviously a norm that you may carry a gun.
I was attending the Philadelphia Women’s Conference. Imagine 12,000 women and a few brave men in one room! I’d signed up for this conference because Dr. Brené Brown was one of the keynote speakers. Later it was announced that Michelle Obama was joining the line-up of speakers!
Because she was speaking, security was tight, as it should be. Heaven forbid someone should take a shot at her. Just two days after the shooting in Vegas, this was not outside the realm of possibility.
Overall the message was that it’s time for women to speak up, to find our place at the table and if we are not going to do that, then move over so another woman can.
Given all that is happening in the US, there was a serious undertone at the event. It doesn’t mean that there wasn’t laughter or fun, but people were aware of the strife and suffering around them. It was hard to deny.
Brené Brown tackled it head on. She lives in Houston and shared that her home was one of four on her street that had survived the hurricane. Her husband went out on in a boat to try and help people, and would say, “it doesn’t matter how you voted, we are here to help.”
Brené advocated that now is the time to come together, to help each other, regardless of our colour, faith or political stripes. “People, she said, are hard to hate close up. Move in closer.”
The conversation between Michelle Obama and Shonda Grimes echoed the same sentiments. No one was denying the recent tragedies. Michelle was relaxed and real, especially when, with great humour, she described the challenges of
raising teenage girls. Listening, you felt, she’s just like us.
Before becoming First Lady, Michelle was a typical working mother, juggling all the different roles and she spoke of the time constraints women face but also said that she would start her day with exercise, determined to eke out this time for herself.
Asked what was next for the Obamas, she answered with a smile, just chilling, especially given the pace of their lives for the past ten years.
She wants to focus her energy on making life better for young girls. Often, she said “there are rules that slowly suffocate young girls.” They are like thin cuts, paper cuts that leave scars and eat away at their self-esteem.
She also wants to see training for future women leaders and have more women entering politics. “It is important to make way for new people. The seats, she observed, belong to the country, not the people elected.”
Brené and Michelle were funny, real and authentic, advocating for the strength of women. As Brené said, true belonging is the courage to believe in yourself.
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TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH
2018 TOWNSHIP GRANT APPLICATION PROGRAM
Completed Grant Applications for Township of Puslinch not-for-profit organizations or unincorporated
community groups will be received by the Director of Finance/Treasurer until 2:00 pm on Friday, November
17, 2017 at the Township Municipal Office, 7404 Wellington Road 34, Puslinch Ontario, N0B 2J0.
All qualified applicants will be considered during the 2018 Budget process. Applicants are advised that there
is a limited amount of grant funding available.
For further information or to obtain a copy of the Grant Application Policy and Grant Application Form, please
visit the Township’s website at www.puslinch.ca or contact the Township at (519)-763-1226 ext. 222.
8November 2017
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9 November 2017
Puslinch Township Hall By Mary Tivy
This year marks the 150th birthday for both Canada and for the Puslinch Town-ship Hall. This first municipal building in Puslinch Township served as the centre of political and social life in our community for over a century.
It stood on Brock Road in Aberfoyle and it is still standing proudly at the Country Heritage Park outdoor museum in Milton.
The construction and use of this building is steeped in local history and culture. By 1867 The Puslinch Agricultural Fair was in its 20th year, but the fair had no perma-nent location or building. Neither did the Township Council.
Both frequently held meetings at the McMeekin’s Inn in Aberfoyle (now a pri-vate residence located beside the tennis courts.) The influential Puslinch Agricul-tural Society proposed that Council con-struct a building that would be suitable for both the needs of the Agricultural So-ciety and the Township Council.
Despite heated objections and a peti-tion against it by 50 ratepayers, in July of 1867 Council passed a bylaw to proceed with building a township hall.
They chose a simple “open-room” lay-out common to other township halls that they had visited, but added a separate rear council chamber to the plan.
They chose a site next to McMeekin’s Inn, purchasing three and a half acres on Lot 21, rear Concession 7, from John Black’ for $384. The contract to build the hall was given to Allan McIntyre of Aberfoyle
who owned a sawmill and lumberyard. His bill was $1187.75.
A further $44.83 was spent on a table, chairs and wood stove, and another $40 for the building inspection. The Township Hall was completed five months after the by-law was passed and the first council meeting was held there on December 30, 1867.
The finished structure was a single storey, rectangular building with a centre gable, symmetrical windows down both sides, and a separate council chamber in the rear.
What distinguishes it today from other open room township halls in Ontario is the comparatively early building date and the rare use of timber framing and board and batten siding; (not surprising since the local builder owned a saw mill and lumber yard.)
Architectural details lend the build-ing grace and formality. Carved cornice brackets elevate the weight of the roof. Each long wall features four massive sash windows of 12 over 12 panes of glass separated by wood muntin bars. Identical windows frame the broad entrance door. The windows fill the room with light and reveal the polished wide plank floor.
Council’s first meeting in the new Puslinch Township Hall dealt with an agenda full of sheep and dogs: four claims for sheep being destroyed by dogs, with remunera-tion of about $6.00 per sheep, and two claims by ratepayers mistakenly taxed for owning a dog. (Because of the fre-quency of dog attacks on livestock, dog owners were taxed and these taxes used by the Township to pay out for livestock destroyed.) Council also voted to spend $4.00 on a flag for the building.
The large hall became the centre of social life in Puslinch Township for the next one hundred and eleven years. Lynn Crow of Ardyne Farm recalls: Many different types of events were held in the old Hall. There were dinners in the Hall – to hon-our returning soldiers, 4-H recognition banquets, and community dinners. Many organizations like Women’s Institutes, Ju-nior Farmers, and the Agricultural Society held their meetings there. Dances were held regularly…where the chairs were set up around the periphery of the Hall, the orchestra played on the stage and the
floor was reserved for dancers. A caller led the square dancing several sets a night.
The Hall was also the place where an old practice of “presenting” a newly married couple to the community was held. In 1965 new bride Lynn Crow and her hus-band Bill were hosted there. “A collection was taken in the school section and a gift purchased for the newlyweds. Then either a dance or card party was held at the Hall. Since I was the one who was new to the community, I remember being introduced to all of the people in my new community as they arrived for our presentation.”
By 1978 the needs of the Township and of the community had outgrown the cen-tury-old Township Hall. It failed a building inspection and was condemned as un-safe. Provincial heritage grants were not available to conserve it. But recognition of the significance of the structure in the history of the Township saved it from the wrecking ball. Arrangements were made to move it to the Ontario Agricultural Museum in Milton. Once there, it was up-graded to meet building code standards and ceremonially re-opened in May 1982, with Puslinch Councillors and residents at-tendant in 1867 dress.
Today the 1867 Puslinch Township Hall is open to museum visitors and available for private functions such as weddings. Fifty years after their wedding and presenta-tion in the Township Hall in 1965, Lynn and Bill’s children surprised them with an anniversary party in the Puslinch Town-ship Hall. Although an important part of our Township heritage is no longer in our community. It is being stewarded close by for us to appreciate.
Photos from Mary Tivy
PUSLINCH HERITAGE MATTERS
10November 2017
Puslinch Fire Safety - Carbon Monoxide week - November By Ryan Ladner
November 1st to the 7th is carbon monoxide week. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless gas that is caused by incomplete combustion from fuel-fired appliances.
Symptoms of Carbon monoxide poisoning include the following: nausea, headaches, weakness, confusion and other flu like symptoms.
Have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home and replace it when necessary. Most manufacturers recommend changing them every seven-ten years.
Ideally you should have a Carbon monoxide detector outside of every sleeping area and at least one on each floor, including the basement.
If you use charcoal, gasoline, kerosene, wood, propane, natural gas or heating oil to create energy or heat, then there is potential for carbon monoxide in your home.
We also have daylight savings coming up on the 5th of November. During daylight savings would be a good time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. You need to change them twice a year and changing them on daylight savings gives you a good reminder to do so.
As the year starts to cool off you might consider turning your central heating system on again. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
• Get central heating system cleaned by certified HVAC (heating, venting and air conditioning) contractor every year before use
• If you own a gas heater be sure to have a functioning carbon monoxide
detector in your home
• Keep all flammable materials away from your furnace. This includes, clothing, paint products, toxic materials, cardboard and more.
If your home has a fire place here are a few tips to help keep you safe:
• Have heating appliances serviced and chimney flues examined for defects
• Have fireplaces and fireplace dampers checked.
• Fireplaces should be equipped with an appropriate screen or glass enclosure to prevent sparks from flying out.
• Wood burning stoves should be examined and the flue and chimney checked for creosote buildup. Creosote is a deposit from smoke that can build up in a chimney and can start a fire.
• Use only seasoned woods, and avoid soft woods like Pine, etc.
• Never use a flammable liquid to start a fireplace.
• Never overload the hearth with wood or artificial logs, the resulting fire may be too large for the unit.
• Put all ashes outdoors and away from the house in a metal container.
Stay safe this November and remember to change your batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Puslinch Fire & Rescue Services Call Log - September 2017
Total Calls 31
Fires (structures, vehicles, grass/bush, etc) 2
Motor Vehicle Collisions 9
Medical Assistance 5
Alarm Activation (Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarms) 6
Burning Complaints 0
Other Emergencies 9
New Deputy Fire ChiefThe Township of Puslinch is pleased to announce that Brad Churchill has accepted the position of Deputy Fire Chief, effective November 1, 2017.
Brad Churchill’s impressive firefighting résumé includes 26 years of fire service experience. Brad began his career in 1991. Brad has served our local communities in both career and volunteer fire departments, paramedic services and as a college instructor.
“We look forward to working with Deputy Chief Churchill in his new role. His experience, formal education and training will be a real asset for the Township of Puslinch,” said Fire Chief Gomes.
“As the new Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, Brad Churchill will focus on the Township’s continuing efforts to provide the highest level of life safety and property protection to those who live, work and play in our community,” said Fire Chief Luis Gomes. “I am confident that Deputy Chief Churchill will work hard to ensure Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services staff have the leadership and support they need to safely and effectively protect our citizens”.
Local boy brings home gold medalBy Lisa and Mike Robertson
Photo by Lisa RobertsonEthan Robertson made the Peewee Team Ontario National Team for Box Lacrosse. He is a goal tender for the Guelph Regals, made Team Ontario and helped bring home the GOLD medal.
The team played Nova Scotia, Saskatche-wan, Alberta, First Nations, British Colum-bia and Manitoba. They went undefeated in the tournament and came out as the National Champions!
11 November 2017
Drugs in Puslinch, Part 3By Karen Harding
The third information meeting hosted by Puslinch COPS was held in June at the Puslinch Community Centre. The speakers Karen McGratten M.Div., and Psychotherapist and Estera Brudek Reg. Social Worker have worked in Wellington County helping youth and adults with ad-dictions.
Over the summer we have heard so much in the media about Fentanyl and the drug crisis in local communities. There is help available, waiting lists can be long and the cost of residential programs can be prohibitive for many people.
Karen and Estera spoke about how we can help friends and family. Many adoles-cent programs require an eight to twelve month commitment, adult programs can be as short as 28 days, with a focus of returning people back to work.
Residential programs like Portage are for youth, some come there through the criminal system or are paid privately. Residents support each other and have responsibilities to fulfill at the residence.
Treatment focuses on the consequences of addiction, loss of family and relation-ships, failing in school or job loss. It’s important for addicts to realize they are more than their addiction and to find activities to do outside of treatment that support self expression, allow them to de-stress and connect with others.
Compassion is essential to assist people to replace the drugs with positives, to live honestly and maintain social connections, with a sense of pride or purpose and to recognize the triggers of their substance abuse and how to avoid those triggers.
Why do people use drugs? That’s a dif-ficult question, but we do know that they want to change how they are feeling and drugs do that for a short period. Alcohol, MDMA, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, crys-tal meth - all release dopamine in huge quantities. It’s a neurotransmitter that relays the pleasure message.
So, staying sober can take a long time due to the dopamine effect. People would rather feel pleasure than the pain
and stress in their lives.
It’s important to look at the causes, not just the problem. How do we teach our young people the skills they need to cope with a life that may be impacted by huge social issues such as poverty, trauma and homelessness?
Where to get help? “Here 24/7” is a good place to start or contact either of the pre-senters at [email protected], www.es-terabrudek.com, or www.kmcgratten.com.
Optimist Club of Puslinch awards scholarships for 2017By Don McKay
The Optimist Club of Puslinch has once again awarded scholarships to assist youth and families of the Township of Puslinch with educational expenses and to promote the Club as an organiza-tion committed to the advancement of education.
This is the 16th year that the Club has offered the scholarship program. Three scholarships of $1,000 each were avail-able for the 2017-2018 school year.
The scholarships were split into three streams; an academic scholarship; a community college scholarship; and a vocational-technical scholarship.
At the closing date for submissions the Club only had submissions for the academic scholarship. There were no submissions for either the community college scholarship or the vocational-technical scholarship.
The committee then agreed to award three academic scholarships. This year’s three recipients are Antonia Levak, Mary Rodenburg, and Braydon Secord.
As in the past the selection commit-tee had a difficult time given the high calibre of applications from the youth of Puslinch.
The Optimist Club wishes to thank all those who submitted applications and wish them well in their careers.
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Book reviewBy Anne Day
Billy Bishop was a war hero, with numerous books, plays and documentaries written about him. But in Living up to a legend: My adventures with Billy Bishop’s Ghost, his granddaughter, Diana Bishop, shares a different side to the man and her family.
Growing up in the shadow of his father’s fame, Arthur Bishop, was a complex and troubled man, an alcoholic. Charismatic for sure, he was always striving to be a celebrity in his own right. This constant need for attention made it hard for his family, especially his wife, as she
often bore the brunt of his anger and frustration, especially when he didn’t succeed.
Diana, with brutal honesty tells us her story of growing up in this dysfunctional family. So often we don’t see our parents as people first with their own set of quirks and foibles, but Diana, with her journalistic background and training, does.
It is perhaps the chapters on looking after her aging parents that are most poignant. Losing her mother to ovarian cancer was heart-breaking to her, as her mother had been her anchor, plus then she and her brother were left with her father, who didn’t get any easier as he got older.
Torn between wanting to live her own life and her loyalty and sense of duty to her parents, she shares her inner turmoil when faced with the challenges of looking after her father, who she loved, but didn’t always like. Many of us who have had aging parents could relate to her struggle.
This book opens your eyes to the double-edged sword of fame and celebrity, and the complicated dynamics within a family.
Local beer to taste
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One of the best parts of living in Ontario is that food — and beer! — change with the seasons.
One week we’re enjoying dockside radlers and the next, we’re cozying up by the fire with a spiced ale. Here is a local beer that we want to be sipping this season! Remembrance Red is our fall seasonal by Royal City (Guelph) in a dry Irish Red style. It’s delightful, easy drinking and a solid example of the style.
They donate $1 from every bottle sold to Wounded Warriors of Canada to help them help veterans of Canada’s conflicts.
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She now owns four successful salons in Guelph, is a colour specialist, and teaches as well.
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Cook’s CornerBy Barbara Paterson
I have tried many combinations of spices, sauces, etc. to enhance the flavour of pork tenderloin. I recently came across this recipe which is both easy and delicious. Please note that it needs marinating time.
Honey Sesame Pork Tenderloin
2 (3/4 lb. each) pork tenderloins1/2 cup light beer3 tbsp. sesame seeds3 tbsp. honey2 tbsp. Dijon mustard1/2 tsp. pepper2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Place pork in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Combine beer and
the rest of the ingredients, stirring well.
• Pour over tenderloins; seal bag and
shake until pork is well coated. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, preferably longer.
• Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade.
• Place in a baking dish and cook one hour in a 350ºF oven, basting with marinade as it cooks.
To serve, slice diagonally across the grain.
If you love jamoca fudge ice cream, you will love this pudding just as much!
Jamoca Pecan Pudding
2 cups milk3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 tbsp. cornstarch4 tsp. instant coffee granules1 large egg3 tbsp. toasted chopped pecans2 tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together the milk, brown sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and coffee until smooth.
• Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Remove pan from heat.
• In a bowl, whisk the egg. Whisk 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg. Whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
• Cook the mixture over medium-low heat for 1 minute, stirring, or until it is thickened and bubbling. Remove pan from heat.
• Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips. Divide the pudding among six dessert dishes, cover and chill.
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On an early fall morning, my attention was captured by a strange sound, something like the ringing of a phone but it was not that. A crow was mimicking the sound.
Since then, I have frequently heard that call. Crows have a large repertoire but this one was exceptional. Another of their usual calls is a sound like two wooden blocks knocking together. “Caw” is only the most commonly known sound. Vocalization is their method of displaying emotion.
With excellent communication skills, these birds are intelligent and adaptable. Crows also have good problem solving skills and may use sticks as tools. They will stash food in caches, remembering their locations.
Crows are monogamous and mate for life. They are also quite social and live in family groups of up to fifteen members. Offspring will often stay close to their birthplace and help to raise the next generation of the family.
When a large hawk enters their territory, every crow in the vicinity will gather to discourage that hawk from remaining, by diving at it and chasing it from limb to limb, while cawing raucously. They can create quite an uproar. As my father once remarked, “If they can’t chase him away, they will certainly deafen him.”
They love to bathe and can often be
spotted splashing in a birdbath or shallow pool, with obvious enjoyment, one after another, as they gather around it like a pool party.
To no-one’s surprise, they are omnivores and after very cautious inspection to ensure its safety, they will try anything.
Crows can be found all over the world, with the exception of South America, the north and south poles and some islands. There are forty-five species worldwide. The species in our areas is the American Crow.
American Crows live about seven or eight years. As, in the past, these clever birds were shot, trapped and poisoned in NorthAmerica, they are exceptionally wary of humans.
They will build their two foot in diam-eter nest from 15 to 60 feet above the ground. Four to five eggs will be incu-bated 18 days. The chicks will leave the nest in four weeks time but the parents will feed them for up to 60 days.
Order trees from GRCA for 2018By Janet Baine
Rural landowners can now order trees from the GRCA for planting next spring.
Landowners who have at least one hect-are (2.5 acres) of land are eligible to order trees that they can plant themselves.
Online tree orders can be placed October 2, 2017 to March 1, 2018, and orders can also be taken by mail. Ordering early is advisable for the best selection of trees.
Landowners with at least two hectares (five acres) of property may also be inter-ested in having a GRCA forestry specialist come to their property to put together a planting plan, arrange for the planting of their trees, and help them to access fund-
ing programs to offset the cost of their tree planting project (if applicable). There is no cost for this planning service, but demand is high, so interested land-owners will be put on a waiting list to be contacted at a later date by one of the GRCA’s forestry specialists.
To be put on this waiting list, please email [email protected] or call 519-621-2761 and ask to speak to a forestry specialist.
For more information, to order trees and to view the tree availability list, go to the forestry section of the GRCA websitewww.grandriver.ca/Trees.
To the food core tour
We’re lunching with a tour that gets right to the heart of things downtown Guelph on November 3, 4, 10 or 11 at 11.30-2.30.
Sample a to-die-for club sandwich, artisanal cheese and house-made pastrami, eat sweet treats from the great, great, great, great Granddaughter of one of the “27 boys” accompanying John Galt to set up Guelph, have a taste of Trinidad, refresh yourself with cold pressed juice, nosh on piri piri and bannock (!), and melt into a pastry that is oh so French.
You’ll learn a little bit about the faces behind the food and the stories about our distinct businesses.
In between these stops, listen to an old Guelph tale or two with a Taste of history, architecture and cultural highlights. See what Guelph used to be and consider where we’re going next.
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Thursdays, November 2 - December 14, (cancelled November 30) 11:00 - 11:45 am First Friday Book Club (Adult)Discussing Somewhere in France by Jennifer Robson. Please register.Friday, November 3, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Paws 4 Stories (Grades JK- 6)This reading program is designed to help kids practice reading fluency with a certified dog and handler in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Offered in partnership with St. John Ambulance. Please register.Saturday, November 18, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Don’t know what to read next?
Check out this list of new books at the library.
New Fiction
Callahan, Michael The night she won Miss AmericaHaines, Carolyn Sticks and BonesHepinstall, Kathy The book of Polly Ko, Lisa The leavers MacNeal, Susan Elia The Paris SpyPoore, Michael Reincarnation blues Rose, Augustus The readymade thiefSpufford, Francis Golden Hill: a novel of old New YorkStewart, Amy Miss Kopp’s midnight confessionsValente, Catherynne The refrigerator monologues
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Graves, Colleen The big book of makerspace projects: inspiring makers to experiment, create, and learnHendrix, Grady Paperbacks from Hell: the twisted history of ‘70s and ‘80s horror fictionLinsley, Leslie Salvage Style: decorate with vintage findsMacLeod, Janice A Paris Year: my day-to-day adventures in the most romantic city in the worldMount, Nicholas J. Arrival: the story of CanLitOverstreet, Robert M. The Overstreet comic book price guideRuthnum, Naben Curry: eating, reading, and raceScheidel, Walter The great leveler: violence and the history of inequality from the Stone Age to the twenty-first centuryTaplin, Jonathan Move fast and break things: how Facebook, Google, and Amazon cornered culture and undermined democracyWadwha, Vivek The driver in the driverless car: how our technology choices will create the future
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By Marion Robertson
One of my anticipated events in June is the nightly, blinking light show of the fireflies. This year did not seem as spectacular as other years and it led me to wonder. Considering that I know next to nothing about these wonderful beetles, it gave me cause to write this article.
So had the wet and cold spring adversely affected the firefly? It turns out to be a more complicated issue than just adverse weather conditions. As far back as 2010, scientists from around the world knew our beloved firefly was in trouble.
During the International Firefly Symposium, 13 nations documented noticeable population declines and declared an urgent need for conservation of their habitats. Just conserving habitat is not enough.
In order for the following conservation steps to make sense we need to understand the firefly. Did you know that there are thousands of firefly species and that they are found on every continent of the world, except for Antarctica?
Some species are almost aquatic and have gills while other species live entirely in trees. What is common to all of them is their need for a moist environment to survive. In North America, we have the class of Photini firefly and the most common one we see in our backyards is the Eastern Firefly.
Overall, their lifespans are short. Eggs develop in three weeks, followed by a one to two year in ground, larva stage followed by three weeks pupating and, finally, emerging as the adult firefly beetle.
Adults are short lived, only three to four weeks. The mating courtship is beautiful to watch at night – but first we must understand how fireflies blink.
Fireflies produce ‘cold light’. This is how they communicate to one another and other insects. In a firefly’s tail there are two chemicals : luciferase and luciferin.
Luciferin is heat resistant and glows only under the right conditions. ATP, a chemical found within the firefly body, combines with luciferase (an enzyme) to initiate the cold light. Fireflies emit this cold light mostly to attract mates but the light can also be used to defend territory and warn predators away.
In some fireflies, only one sex can initiate cold light. However, in most species, both sexes have the ability to produce light where the male will fly blinking and waiting for a response from a female.
Females will wait in trees, shrubs and long grasses and signal an attractive male. Every species of firefly has its own unique and distinctive pattern of colour, frequency and sequencing of flashing.
The female firefly throws a twist into the mating game. The male, when signaled by a receptive female, will seek her out and try to reproduce.
The female either, eats or reproduces with the male. Why eat a potential mate? Only males have chemicals in their blood, called lucibufagins, that are bitter and can be poisonous.
So very similar to the Monarch butterfly, predators learn not to eat them for fear of being sickened or poisoned. When attacked, the male firefly will ‘reflex bleed’ whereby shedding drops of blood with lucibufagins.
Unfortunately, the female firefly does not have the ability to produce lucibufagins and must acquire the blood chemical by ingesting the male firefly. They protect their eggs by passing the acquired poison along.
So how can we help this amazing beetle? Here are some recommendations you can implement in your own backyard.
1) Turn out the lights
Fireflies communicate through their flashing lights and especially to attract mates. Human light pollution disrupts their flashes making it harder to find mates and breed.
Even drawing blinds at night for inside lights will help dim your surrounding outside yard.
2) Habitat, habitat, habitat
Have logs and leaf litter handy. Some
Photo by Raymond Henry
species of fireflies grow in rotten logs and leaf litter. Create water features. Most species of fireflies thrive around standing water and marshy areas. Ponds, streams and rivers can also provide good habitat.
Even a small ground depression full of water can cause them to congregate. Fireflies eat the smaller insects, grubs and snail that live near these water landscapes.
3) No pesticides, not even lawn chemicals
Fireflies and their larva may come into contact with other pests that have been poisoned, or they may ingest poisons from plants that have been sprayed. Remember – firefly larva eat other undesirable insects, so they are nature’s natural pest control.
Use natural fertilizers.
4) Don’t overmow
Fireflies mainly stay on the ground during the day, and frequently mowing may disturb populations. Consider incorporating some areas of long grasses in your landscape. Fireflies prefer to live in long grasses.
Some very simple changes to your gardening and landscape can be of great importance to this beetle.
I’m hoping we will all try these recommendations so that we can continue to witness the amazing firefly display on a summer’s night.
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Dear Master Gardener,
I am suffering from ‘gardening withdraw-al syndrome’. It happens every fall when my garden closes down for the winter and it is so very debilitating.
Is there any hope that I can make it sanely through ‘til spring? Please help!
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Absolutely, D in P! I suggest a generous dose of Lauris nobilis . You may know this splendid perennial with the dark green leathery leaves as Bay Laurel and you have probably been using its fragrant leaves in your soups and stews for years.
Planting and tending a small specimen of this treasure indoors, on a sunny win-dow sill, will surely boost your spirits un-til those first blessed spring days when it can be moved to a warm, sheltered, partly sunny spot on your patio or in your garden.
The ultimate size of your Lauris nobilis - outdoors, in ideal conditions and left un-pruned it can reach a height of 18 m. - will be determined by the size of the container you choose for it.
In a 12 inch pot and carefully pruned the growth will generally be limited to 1.5 metres. Small yellow flowers appear on female specimens in early spring and de-velop into purple berries in autumn.
Starting your plant from seed will only make you more depressed – it will take six months for germination - so I strongly recommend the fast and cheerful ver-sion.
Purchase a 15 cm. or slightly larger pot-ted specimen from a reputable nursery such as Richter’s. Caution: insist on Lau-rus nobilis, since this plant, often sold under other names, may not be edible.
Attractive hybrids such as Laurus nobilis ‘Augustifolia’, Laurus nobilis ‘Auria’, and Laurus nobilis ‘Undulata’ present inter-esting variations.
Transfer the young Bay Laurel, carefully, to a decorative flower pot; standard gar-
den soil mix is adequate.
Take care to ensure that good drainage is available since overwatering is to be avoided. This Mediterranean native re-quires as warm and sunny a spot as you can provide but will tolerate some shadi-ness.
Like most houseplants Bay Laurel will benefit from a light misting during winter months to maintain a good level of hu-midity. Slow growth during this period is beneficial since it helps to limit size.
Occasionally pinch back some leaves to encourage branching. Indoors, feed an organic fertilizer spring and midsummer. When used as a patio feature it must be brought indoors before temperatures fall below zero degrees centigrade or when-ever frost or freezing rains are imminent.
Bay Laurel offers us a cheerful, rich green presence during these dark snowbound days while providing just the right aro-matic seasoning for a heart-and-soul warming winter stew.
With patience both you and your new Laurus nobilis will soon be back in that garden where you both belong!
Come to think of it, wouldn’t a Bay Laurel in a hand-crafted pottery container make just about the best Christmas present a gardener friend could ever wish for?Go for it!Dana Rodgers
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Religious Services
ARKELL UNITED CHURCH“The Little Church with a Big Heart”600 Arkell Road at Watson(519) 821-7623www.arkellunitedchurch.caRev. Marcie Gibson.• 9:00-10:00 am Fellowship, coffee.• 10:00-11:15 am Church service followed by fellowship, coffee, juice, snacks• Sunday, November 12 at 10am. Remembrance Day Service. BAHA’I FAITH• Devotional Gathering every Sundaymorning at 10:00 am. All welcome. Call (519) 822-3369.• Join us also in our study of: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit – a course on the spiritual nature of the human being. Call (519) 767-3135.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH454 Arkell Road(519) 824-1161www. calvaryguelph.com Pastors: Josh Sklar and Joe Yang• Sunday worship: English 9:45 amChinese 11:30 am• Children’s Worship: Sunday morningprogram held during main services.• Calvary Youth: For Jr. & Sr. High programs - please go to church website for more information.• Adult Bible Study: Thursdays 10:00 am
CROSS ROADS BIC CHURCHBringing Help and Hope to Our Neighbours4614 Wellington Rd 32 at Concession 4519-658-9746email: [email protected]• Worship Service: 10:30 am Sundays• Sunday, December 24th Christmas Eve Service 7:00 pm.
DUFF’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWe welcome YOU!319 Brock Rd. S. & 401(519) 763-1163Minister: Rev. Jane Swatridgewww.duffschurch.ca• Sunday Services:9:30 am Gathering & rehearsals10:30 am Worship Service & Children’s Program, 11:30 am Coffee Hour Every Thurs. in November: 7 pm Choir Rehearsal & refreshments afterwards • Sunday, November 5th: “All Saints’ Sunday” Service - ‘Remembering Loved Ones’ & ‘Candle Lighting’ • Saturday, November 11th: “Remembrance Day Service” at Duff’s • Sundays, November 19th & 26th:
Regular Sunday Services • Sunday, December 3rd: “Hope, the 1st Sunday in Advent & Communion Service” at Duff’s EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH 12274 Guelph Line,(just North of 20 Sideroad) North of CampbellvilleMinister: Rev. Willy van Arragon, M.Div.519-763-7707 [email protected]: www.ebenezerunited.ca - Like us on FacebookMusic Director: John ZadroWorship Services: Every Sunday 10 a.m. Kid’s Program during the service
FREELTON UNITED CHURCH155 Freelton Rd. at Douglas Street. (905) 659-3380www.freeltonandstrabaneunitedchurch.org• Sunday Worship and Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. All welcome!• Sunday, December 24th 10 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,CRIEFF7156 Concession 1, Puslinch(519) 824-8757www.pccweb.ca/knox-crieff/MInister Rev. Michelle Yoon
MOUNT CARMEL-ZION UNITED CHURCH in Morriston at the corner of Church & Victoria Streets“Everyone Welcome”(519) 822-8610www.morristonuc.comRev. Deborah Deavu • Sunday Worship & Choir Worship Service 10:30 am • Saturday, November 11 - 10:30 a.m. - Community Remembrance Day Service at Puslinch Community Centre • Sunday, November 26th – Monthly donations for Chalmers’ Community Services. November suggestion is canned tomatoes or pasta sauce, peanut butter, skim milk powder, toilet tissue, but all donations are appreciated.
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SALVATION ARMY GUELPH CITADEL“A Place of Christian Worship & Service”1320 Gordon St.(519) 836-9360www.guelphsa.ca
Pastors: Majors Chris & Claudette Pilgrim• Worship Service: Sunday 11:00 am• Sunday School: 11:30 am (ages 2-18)• Seniors 55 Plus Club: Wednesdays at 12 noon• Jr. and Sr. Youth: Events as scheduled.Please check the website for all upcoming events.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST REFORMMOVEMENT CHURCHWe welcome you!3997 HWY 6, Puslinch ON, N0B 2J0(905) 659-1229email: [email protected]: Paul GavricPastor: Dorin Burca
ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH520 Ellis Rd. (beside Hepeler Arena, west of Townline Rd.)Hespeler - CambridgeRector Rev. Canon Linda Nixon• Sunday Services8:30 am Holy Eucharist - Traditional10:00 am Holy Eucharist 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th SundaysMorning Prayer 3rd SundaySunday School & Nursery at 10 am Service
Community Events
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT Saturday, December 2nd: 7 pm “MOM2MOM Africa” presents “A Celtic Christmas Concert” at Duff’s featuring the highly acclaimed *Celtic Band: The Steel CITY ROVERS, *Silent Auction, *Craft Sale and *Christmas Cookies!! Call Duff’s to reserve tickets- Adults $20 519-763-1163 Concert to support: ‘Mom2Mom Africa’ Students & Projects in Arusha, Tanzania’.
AFTERNOON OUTWednesday, November 15th and 29th at 2:00 p.m., Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road. Cards, Sweets & More. Contact Ross at 519-822-6063.
ANNUAL SCOTCH SUPPERKirkwall Presbyterian Church, Wednesday November 15th with sittings beginning at 5 p.m. Serving ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, haggis, salads, coleslaw and homemade pies. Call Jeanette for reservations, 519-621-4559. Adults $18, Children under 12 $7. 1545 Kirkwall Rd. Everyone welcome.
ANNUAL SLEIGHBELL FANTASY BAZAAR at St. George’s Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph, is a family fun event, with a great chance to get a lot of gifts off your list!
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Open Saturday, November 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., admission is free. Enjoy the Christmas gifts, crafts and decor, baking and preserves, attic treasures, penny table and raffles. Then eat your fill at the festive lunch only $8, children under five, free.
BADENOCH MUSIC NIGHTS First Friday of each month, November 3rd and December 1st. at the Badenoch Community Centre, 4217 Watson Rd S. Puslinch. Everyone welcome.
BIBLE STUDY Wednesday’s November 8th, 15th, 22 nd and 29th from 9.30 to 11.30 am. Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road, Arkell.
CAROLING ON A SLEIGHWednesday, December 20th at 6:00 pm.a wonderful time blessing our neighbours with our voices. Dress according to the weather. Event sponsored by Cross Roads BIC Church. For info please call 519-658-9746 or email [email protected].
CHILI SUPPERat Knox Church Crieff Friday, November 17th at 6 p.m. Adult tickets $15 and children $5. Raffle prizes and great food. For tickets contact Doug/Gladys at 519 822 8800 or Linda at 905 659 0727.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT & COMMUNITY CAROL SINGSunday, December 3rd, 7 pm. at Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton Rd., FreeltonIncludes musical presentations from the Choir & Friends and lots of carol singing for everyone! All welcome to join us for this evening of seasonal music with refreshments and fellowship to follow.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALKat Knox Church Crieff 7156 Concession 1, Puslinch on Saturday December 2nd from 9 -11 a.m. $5 a dozen or 3 dozen for $13. Boxes will be provided. Christmas cookies, baked goods, etc.
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON BUFFETS at Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Centre at 12 noon on December 5 - 8 and December 12 -15. Delicious Hot Buffet and Dessert Buffet. Ideal for family, friends or work gatherings. $18 per person (HST included) Reservations Required! Phone 519-824-7898.
“CIZE” Classes FREE on Wednesday nights 7:30 pm at Duff’s, with Karen Harding
COMMUNITY LADIES BRUNCHSaturday, November 25th at 10 a.m. at Ebenezer United Guelph, (Line just north of Brookville). Bring Mom or Grandma or your daughters/granddaughters. Gift
exchange of something you no longer need or want. Free will offering. 519-763-7707
COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday, November 4th at 8 - 9 a.m. at Ebenezer United Church 12274 Guelph Line. Come and meet other men in our community. Info: MaryLou at 519-853-4399 Check our webpage at ebenezeruc.ca or Facebook
CONCERT AT DUFF’SFriday, December 1st: 8 pm performance by the “Grand River Voices” – 70 voices strong, accompanied by musicians on piano, guitar, sax, violin & more!! A delightful Christmas adventure of music, both vocal & instrumental! 50/50 tickets and door prizes to be won! All welcome!! Stay & enjoy refreshments afterwards! Tickets: $20, Seniors $15. Call Duff’s for tickets: 519-763-1163.
COUNTRY CRAFT SALE(NOTE: CHANGE OF TIMES & DATES)Catherine McMillan and Friends invite you to a Craft Sale in the Country, 4278 7th Concession, Puslinch on Thursday, November 16th: 11 to 4 pm. and 7 to 9 pm., Friday, November 17th: 11 to 4 pm. and 7 to 9 pm., Children’s homemade clothes, gift baskets, home-made soap, jewellery, sewing(Christmas runners, aprons, embroidery towels, etc.) stained glass, children’s books, scarfs, outdoor planters, etc. and more. Come and enjoy complimentary coffee and bring your friends. For more information please call (519) 824-4599.
DUFF’S ANNUAL HAM SUPPER Saturday, November 11th at the Puslinch Community Centre - 2 sittings available 5 pm or 7pm. Doors open at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm for seating & entertainment by the Puslinch Country Squires. Cost: Adults $18 or Couples $35, Ages 6 – 10 $10 & Children 5 & under FREE! For tickets call: Brenda at 519-767-2462, or Duff’s 519-763-1163.
FITNESS CLASS Monday nights 7:30 pm at Duff’s with a great instructor – Cost per person: $5.
FREE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR 55+The Victoria Order of Nurses offers a free exercise class for individuals 55+ who want to maintain their health and independence. The class focuses on aerobic endurance, balance, flexibility and strength. This class is every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am located at Duffs Presbyterian Church.
HARVEST & HOLLY BAZAAR & LUNCHSaturday, November 18th, 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Baking, Produce, Plants, Handcrafts, Deli Treats, Evergreen
Arrangements & Christmas Delights at Puslinch Community Centre, hosted by Mount Carmel-Zion United Church.
HOOTENANNYFriday, November 24th. 7 to 9 pm. Sign up for your time in the spotlight or just sit and enjoy. Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road, Arkell.
PUSLINCH FIDDLE ORCHESTRASaturday. November 4th and Sunday, November 5th 2 pm at Duff’s. presents their ALL Canadian Tunes Hoedown for Canada’s 150th Birthday!! Adults $15, Children 12 and under $10. Enjoy refreshments after the show! Wheelchair accessible! For tickets call Wendy: 519-763-1163 or 519-763-9764.
PUSLINCH HISTORICAL SOCIETYMeeting Tuesday, November 21st at 7pm in Puslinch Library. Displaying Heritage Handwork 150 years of Puslinch artistry.
PUSLINCH OPTIMIST SANTA CLAUS PARADE WANTED: FLOATS, VOLUNTEERS, FOOD BANK DONATIONSSunday, November 26th at 2 pm, Parade Route: Firehall 7404 Wellington Road 34, east to Wellington Road 46, south to Maple Leaf Lane and into the back of the Community Centre Grounds. We finish at arena to meet Santa. You are invited to participate, come out to watch. Theme: “Happy Birthday Canada 150”. Participants to congregate at Firehall at 1 pm on Parade Day. For more information, please call Harry Janssen 416-605-6062or Ken Williams 519-763-0309.www.optimistclubofpuslinch.com
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE Saturday November 11th at 10:30 am at the Puslinch Community Centre sponsored by The Optimist Club of Puslinch
ROAST BEEF SUPPERFriday. November 3rd: 4.30 - 7.30 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line (Just north of Brookville) Tickets: $20.00 1/3 of profits will be donated to a charity in our community.
ROTARY GUELPH SOUTHWe are looking for sponsors of the following Rotary Guelph South event. We honour 10 Guelph area organizations at a luncheon for 10 volunteers of each organization. This is a thank you lunch for a total of 100 volunteers. Also, 10 cheques of $1,000.00, one cheque toward each organization. Held at Cutten Fields.
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SENIORS’ EUCHRE CLUBTuesday, November 14th and November 28th at 1:30 pm you are invited to an afternoon of friendly euchre games at the Puslinch Community Centre.
SENIORS’ EXERCISE CLASSES 55+Exercise & Falls Prevention by Bayshore Therapy & Rehab every Monday and Thursday 9:30am-1l:30am. FREE at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, North of Campbellville. 519-763-7707.
SENIORS’ LUNCH Tuesday, November 21st at 11.30am to 2pm. at Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. An afternoon of food, music, cards and fellowship. Contact the church at 519 821-7623.
SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER Wednesday, December 6th - Noon (gathering 11:30 a.m. on) - at the Puslinch Community Centre with Elvis (impersonator) entertaining. Tickets $15 are necessary and going quickly, call Mary Beth at 519-822-6211 or email [email protected]. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend. Sponsored by Mount Carmel-Zion United Church.
SENIORS’ SOUP & DESSERT LUNCHEONWednesday, November 8th 11 am Ken Irvine will be speaking about “The Life & Times of Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae“. 12 pm Seniors’ Soup & Dessert Luncheon” at Duff’s.
SENIORS’ SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHTuesday, November 28th at 12 noon followed by cards and games at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line (North of Brookville) All welcome. Free will offering. Info at 519-763-7707
SQUARE DANCE CLUBSaturday, November 11th: Square Dance Club at Duff’s 6:30 pm for Beginners & 7 pm for ALL! Cost $8
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. 23457 Watson Parkway S, Guelph. are hosting their Pre-Remembrance Dinner on November 10th, dinner at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Legion during business hours. If you are a veteran you must pre-register to receive a free ticket.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. 23457 Watson Parkway S, Guelph. Ladies Auxiliary are hosting a Craft & Bake Sale on November 25th, time of the sale is 10:00am to 2:00pm. There will be a Bake
Table, Lunch Counter, Touch & Take Table and our famous meat pies will be available for sale. We have many assorted vendors. Free parking, free admission. Come early to start that Christmas shopping.
WATERDOWN LEGION FIDDLERS JAM SESSIONEvery Thursday 1 pm. to 4 pm. FREE Admission 50/50 draw. For information call Howard at 905-639-0602.
YOUTH DROP-INFriday, November 3rd. 7- 9 p.m. Community Youth Drop In at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line (Just north of Brookville) All youth Grade 7 and up are welcome for an evening of food, fun and games and just to hang-out. 519-763-7707 or email [email protected].
CommunityAnnouncements
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OFGUELPH Learn to be a kid again! Volunteer mentors needed for local children. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph has five programs with varying levels of time commitment. Have a one-to-one friendship or assist with a group of children on the waiting list.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph at (519) 824-5154, email [email protected] or visit us online at www.bbbsg.ca.
BOOKING AGENT FOR ARKELL UNITED CHURCH Contact Melanie Hardie at 519-823-3390 or email [email protected].
BOOKING AGENT FOR THE BADENOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Florence Peer at 519-763-9782 or 519-822-5232.
BOOKING AGENT FOR DUFF’S CHURCHContact Wendy McDonald at (519) 763-1163 or email [email protected].
BOOKING AGENT FOR EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH Contact Ellen Gilbert at 519-856-2273.
BOOKING AGENT FOR THE OPTIMIST RECREATION CENTRE AND PUSLINCH COMMUNITY CENTRE Call (519) 763-1226 or email [email protected]
CROWN CEMETERY PUSLINCH Crown Cemetery Puslinch is located north of Morriston at Brock Road and Highway
401. It is a non-profit cemetery operated by a volunteer board of managers and a secretary/treasurer. We welcome all denominations for burials. For more information please visit our website at www.crowncemetery.ca or contact Darlene Harrietha at (519) 822-0874 or email [email protected].
DUFF’S PARISH NURSE Reaching out to all of the community of Puslinch through shared faith and caring to promote healing of body, mind and spirit. Don’t understand what your doctor tells you? Have questions about medications or preparing for surgery or tests? Or maybe you just need someone to talk to about a stressful situation.
If you have questions please call Karen Harding Reg. Nurse at (519) 763-1163 or (519) 829-3042 or email [email protected]. All calls are confidential.
THE FRIENDS OF MILL CREEK Meet at the Puslinch Community Centre at 3:30 pm. on the third Wednesday of every month (except August). We encourage anyone who can spare a few hours, and shares our passion for protecting this precious resource for future generations and in helping to develop the next generation of conservationists to attend and join us. For more information please visit the Friends of Mill Creek website http://www.friendsofmillcreek.org/
THE MILL CREEK SUBWATERSHEDCOMMUNITY LIAISON TEAM holds its monthly meetings the second last Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM at the Community Centre in Aberfoyle. The public is invited.
OPTIMIST CLUB OF PUSLINCHIs one of the most active clubs in the township. Our focus is youth. We meet on the 2nd (general meeting) and 4th (dinner meeting) Tuesday of each month.If you wish to become a member, please call our secretary, Carl Gorman (519) 827-9306 or Don McKay (519) 822-2984 or any Optimist member.
OPP. If you have a concern about a police matter, please phone 1-888-310-1122 and request to meet an OPP officer at the Puslinch Township office.
PARENT-CHILD PLACE Is a free drop-in program for parents and caregivers with children birth to 6 years. The program runs Tuesday mornings at the Puslinch Community Centre from 9:30-11:30 and includes free play, snack, art activities and circle time.
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NOTARY PUBLIC(Retired Lawyer)
Joe 519 823-2578
Advertising Rates: Contact Dianne Churcher (519) 763-6564 or [email protected].
HEAVY TRUCK & PASSENGER & LIGHTFARM TIRES TRUCK TIRESSALES & SERVICE
Nicholas Beaver Road 519 763-7630
Diamond DetailingProfessional Automotive Cleaning & Detailing
Guelph & Area 519-824-3915 Email: [email protected]
Sue GrayIndependent Sales Consultant
www.susangray.norwex.biz 519-829-4008
WOMEN IN CRISISPhysical - Sexual - Emotional Violence
ABERFOYLE TRUCK Lube & Alignment
7 Tawse Place, Guelph519 836-3700
If school buses are cancelled due to inclement weather the community centre is also closed and the program doesn’t run. The program runs September to June and does not run in July and August.
PUSLINCH FIDDLE GROUP Meets the 3rd Sunday of each month (except July, August and December) at Duff’s Church, Nanson Hall, from 1 - 4 pm. Come out and bring your fiddle, guitar, etc. and join in some good old fiddle music. For more information, please call Paul McDonald (519)763-9764. Please remember the theme is “OLD TIME COUNTRY FIDDLE.”
PUSLINCH LOAN CUPBOARD HOME HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT SERVICE is located in Duff’s Presbyterian Church. For assistance call:
Gary Will (519) 763-3958Fred Law (519) 767-2462
Dianne Hersey (519) 824-6304Carolyn Vandenheuvel (226) 962-1173
PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP COPCOMMITTEE (Community Oriented Policing).This is a group that acts as a liaison between the public and first responders (Police, Fire and EMS). We listen to safety concerns and suggestions from the Township residents and support Neighbourhood Watch Groups.
We are a member of Safe Communities Wellington. Meets the last Tuesday of each month at Puslinch Community Centre. For more info call: Glenna Smith (519) 824-0217 or Karen Harding (519) 829-3042.
ROADWATCH Do something about dangerous, aggressive driving in Puslinch Township. You can now report this to www.roadwatch.ca or pick up an incident
form at the Township Office or Library.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF GUELPH SOUTHMeets every Thursday for breakfast at the Springfield Golf and Country Club, 2054 Gordon Street, Guelph at 7:30 am. Check out www.rotary7080.org/guelphsouth for more info. Contact Margaret Nixon for membership inquiries: (519) 824-0852 (evenings)
METAL RECYCLING BIN – SUNRISE FARM (6920 Conc. 1, Puslinch)Drop off ‘unwanted’ metals, e.g. stainless steel, aluminum, copper, tin cans, wire, metal rods, fencing etc. in the ‘Gerdau Ameristeel’ recycling bin situated in our parking lot (next to the Abitibi paper bins). We appreciate your support. For more info, contact Lynne O’Brien Sunrise (519) 837-0558 x31.
Market Place
[email protected] 866- 878 5556 www.michaelchong.ca
ABERFOYLE VETERINARY SERVICESHouse Calls for Pets & Horses
WELDING, FABRICATION AND REPAIR SERVICESCERTIFIED - MICHAEL VIOL (519) 837-0424
www.abermormanufacturing.ca
ABERMORM A N U F A C T U R I N G
Michael’s Mobile Truck & TrailerRepair Inc
Truck trailer and automotive repairs,annual safety inspections
Alton Boarding KennelAllsport Labrador Retriever
www.allsportlabs.com
Dave’s Home ImprovementsRepair Work - Aluminum & Vinyl
Installations 519 822-4018
Whistle Stop Co-Op PreschoolPuslinch Community Centre
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Mornings
www.whistlestoppreschool.com
C. R. (Roger) GordonLivestock Trucking
Aberfoyle, ON. Call 519 763-0667
A Change of PaceRESTAURANT
Hwy #6 -- South of 401, Morriston Plaza519 767-9987
ABERFOYLE TRUCK LUBE, REPAIR AND SALES7 Tawse Place, Guelph
519 836-3700
WHERE IS JACK?Vinyl Windows & Siding Specialists
Since 1976 www.whereisjack.caJack’s Aluminum Ltd 519 822-5000
ABERFOYLE FARMERS’ MARKETFoods you love....Farmers you know!
In the Optimist Rec Centre, AberfoyleSaturday’s 8:00am til 1:00pm
Reopening end of May 2018
PROPERTY MAINTENANCEBACKHOE - LOADER SERVICES
Custom Digging - Trenching - AugeringLandscaping - Small Retaining Walls
Frank’s Small Engine RepairRepairs to lawn mowers, snow blowers
and gas powered lawn tractors
CatNap CottagesSetting new standards in cat boarding
Large private suites with windowswww.catnapcottages.ca 519 766-0511
BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
500 Maltby Road Guelph, ON (519) 780-0400(519) 780-0400
Hayden’s Property Maintenance Ltd.Snow Plowing, Sanding & Salting
PROFESSIONAL LAWN & GARDEN CARETel: 519-823-2188
ABERFOYLE FIDDLE SHOPViolin Maker-Sales-Repairs-Lessons
Paul McDonald 519-763-9764
Ball Exteriors Ltdinyl Siding & Aluminum Eaves TroughsWindows and Doors. Free Quotes
Kathy Kinzie R.M.T.519 651-0401967 Townline Rd. Puslinch
519-763-1233
NORMIK MECHANICAL INC.Heating & Cooling
Trane TM Heating & Cooling EquipmentRonald A. Oosterveld 5
Full Service Automotive Repairs 30 Hayes Avenue
.COM
Repaint • Restorate • Renovate • Rebuild Puslinch 519-822-2324
Village Family Restaurant30 Brock Rd., Aberfoyle
TICKET DEFENDERS LEGAL SERVICES
Ronald J. Harper, CEO519 496-2240 Email: [email protected]
Computer Repair by GeorgeHardware, Software and Training
519-824-0437
Electrical wiring and maintenance of newresidential, additions and renovations
commercial, and solar projects
Phone: 519-767-0768Email: [email protected]
Space AvailableCall (519) 763-6564
SUNRISE: Therapeutic Riding, Day Camp & Life Skills programs.www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca
SHIRLEY ANNE NOWELL RRPrRegistered Reflexology PractitionerGuelph and Cambridge locations
Phone: 519-830-5686 Email: [email protected]
Space AvailableCall (519) 763-6564
Space AvailableCall (519) 763-6564
Space AvailableCall (519) 763-6564
