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Provide a helping hand for homeless in Guelph and area For Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. The Guelph & Wellington Task Force on Poverty Elimination looking to the public to help remedy problems of homelessness. “During the last week of April we will be mobilizing volunteers to conduct a 20-minute health and well-being survey with people experiencing homelessness,” said coordinator of the poverty task force Randalin Ellery. “Approximately 360 in Guelph and Wellington were experiencing homelessness” said Ellery of last April’s one-night count conducted by the county. “About 30 per cent of them (108 people) were facing absolute homelessness.” People suffering from absolute homelessness, the task force says, are often struggling with deep poverty, trauma, mental illness and addiction along with other complex medical problems. They’re out there but home-

lessness is not as visible here as it is in big cities where sleeping on the street or begging for money is readily apparent. “We don't necessarily see it in the same way but we know it exists in our community. Not only are people experiencing homelessness but also experiencing a number of other challenges in their lives,” said Ellery “There are people who are roughing it, camping during the warmer months. Our emergency shelters are active every night but there's also a lot of couch surfing going on,” she said. Volunteers helping with the survey will get to see and learn about homelessness first-hand. They will get to know homeless people and document their housing, health care and needs. Once survey results are shared and analyzed by service provider partners, the most vulnerable will be determined. Locally there

is a commitment “to housing 30 of our most vulnerable homeless community members” in the first six months after the week of surveying said a news release. “Most vulnerable” refers“those with complex needs and at risk of death from homelessness.” The local initiative is part of a national movement called the 20,000 Homes campaign that hopes to permanently house 20,000 most vulnerable homeless people by July 1, 2018. Guelph-Wellington 20,000 Homes campaign takes place from April 25-29. As its website notes, “On any given night in Guelph Wellington, approximately 130 individuals seek out emergency shelter while many more go undocumented sleeping rough, couch surfing or occupying otherwise unsafe or unfit spaces.” Those wanting to learn more or help the cause can visit ww.gw20khomes.ca

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‘An incredibly brave and powerful group’ There's a big difference between knowing a lot about being homeless and living it. No one knows this better than Randalin Ellery. As co-ordinator of the Guelph & Wellington Task Force on Poverty Elimination she gives talks on homelessness, poverty, and the vast issues her group faces, Yet, she is the first to admit that research, systems and data do not have the same impact as seeing and hearing first-hand from people who have lived life without a home. “I can share statistics, I can talk about the research but hearing from someone who has lived through it has so much more of an impact,” Ellery said. This is where Advance Your Voice 2 come in. It's a program where six men and three women with diverse experiences are willing to share their stories through public speaking engagements. “This is an incredibly brave and powerful group,” said poverty task force assistant co-ordinator Dominica McPherson in an email. “ It's not easy to tell your story, let alone publicly.” This second batch of speakers went through a six week public speaking program. “The program provides participants with the skills and support to share their stories with homelessness publicly and helps to give the realities of homelessness a louder and more broad voice in our community,” said McPherson. In the first round of Advance Your Voice, eight participants took part in 21 speaking engagements over the past two years. They told their stories at community events and schools as well as other venues. If interested in booking an Advance Your Voice 2 go to www.gwpoverty.ca

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Ribfest returns for its 19th year! Once again in late August the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium will host one of Guelph’s favourite family festivals-RIBFEST . The Rotary group of volunteers relies on the generosity and strength of Guelph's business community to provide valuable resources that ensure this event is a success! Being a Ribfest sponsor is a great way for your business to be profiled leading up to and over the 3 days of the event itself. Your support offsets the cost of presenting Ribfest to 50,000 or more people annually. The money raised at Ribfest is dispersed to local community charities by Trillium’s allocation committee. You sponsorship dollars supports your community by helping those in need and assists in presenting this ‘great’ community festival. Join as a sponsor of Ribfest at a level that suits you: Friends of Ribfest Sponsors - $250 Amigo Sponsors - $ 500 Bronze Sponsors - $1250 Silver Sponsors - $ 2,500 Gold Sponsor - $ 5,000 Platinum Sponsor - $ 10,000 Title Sponsor - $ 20,000 All sponsorship levels offer you the opportunity of greater community impact for your business or organization by adding a vendor booth for only $600

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“At the City of Guelph, we want to do everything we can to help local businesses prosper and thrive. But we don’t want to guess at what your needs are. Please take an hour out of your busy schedule to provide your input – so that we can design programs and services that work for your business.” - Mayor Cam Guthrie, City of Guelph

Your responses from these surveys will be kept confidential and no business will be identified in the reporting of results. A summary of the survey will be announced at a public meeting at the end of the project and available online. “These face to face interviews provided an opportunity to hear the individual needs of business and understand how to better assist with their growth. Acting on this feedback the Guelph Chamber of Commerce altered its 2015 programming to deliver what businesses told us they needed. We listed and acted.” - Kithio Mwanzia, President & CEO, Guelph Chamber of Commerce.

What is the Business Visitation and Survey Program? Download your copy of the 2014 A community-wide effort to survey the needs, concerns, and future plans of Guelph’s Grow Guelph business survey results at business community. Results will be used to www.growguelph.ca address barriers and opportunities for business growth in Guelph. The Grow Guelph BR+E program is driven by a committee of co-ordinated business support organizations that develop and deliver various programs, Local Business News–Activities & Events services and influence policies that support 2016–The opinions and stories that appear in the columns the retention, growth and profitability of of VentureGuelph.ca (formerly Business Venture) are for local business in Guelph. information purposes only. Statements and opinions Who can participate? within the pages of are those of the writers and do not Targeted businesses in Guelph’s manufacturnecessarily represent those of the publisher, advertisers or ing, agri-innovation and clean technology Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. 519-824-1595 venture@golden.net • MIKE BAKER, PUBLISHER. sectors will be selected to participate. If your business has been selected, you will be conPrinted by McLaren Press Graphics Ltd. tacted to arrange a suitable visit time. Each visit will be one hour and be conducted by two members of the Grow Guelph BR+E Task Force. If your business has not been selected and you wish to participate, please contact our Grow Guelph at the information below.

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Finance First Quarter 2016 market commentary The whimper with which markets closed 2015 quickly turned into a shriek. Markets around the globe started the year with a horrific stretch, falling over 10% in just three weeks. As El Niño wreaked havoc with the weather, animal spirits took over for investors and with it we witnessed some of the highest levels of volatility since 2011. There are likely a few investors with a little more grey hair. Hidden within the +0.77% Q1 gain for the S&P 500 and the +3.72% return for the S&P/TSX Index are both a -12% drop and greater than +12% increase. Quite a rare phenomenon to occur within a three month period. Leading the charge for Canadian investors were the Materials and Energy sectors rising +19.3% and +7.9% respectively. Gold regained its luster rising +16.4% in the quarter. Crude set new lows, reaching $26.05 (U.S./bbl), only to close the month at $38.34. This rally has some market participants believing that the commodity downturn gripping markets has begun to let up. After raising interest rates in Dec, the Fed lowered their expectations for future hikes as financial conditions in the U.S. and around the globe tightened generally. With concerns for the pace of Fed tightening lessening, the U.S. dollar depreciated significantly. The U.S. dollar index fell by -4.1% its largest decline since September 2009. As the U.S. dollar fell the loonie has undergone an impressive rally rising +13.2% off of the low of $0.6895 hit on January 21st, 2016. The strength of the loonie affected the returns of all assets held outside of the country. For instance in CAD$ the S&P 500 lost 5.4% over the quarter, and the MSCI World Index lost 7%, reminding investors that currency moves certainly matter. We at Richardson GMP think the concerns on

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U.S. economic weakness to be overblown. Central to our thesis is U.S. consumer spending which is alive and well. The bull case for the rest of the year is that the U.S. economy will regain its pace of gradual growth and that the whipsaw action of the market over the past three months built a solid foundation from which markets can build upon towards the year end. Will Mactaggart, 519-827-2906, The Mactaggart Team, Richardson GMP Ltd.

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New Chief Executive Officer appointed for Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. and Envida Community Energy Inc. The Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. (GMHI) Board of Directors has appointed Pankaj Sardana to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. and Envida Community Energy Inc., effective immediately. Day-to-day operations of Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. (GHESI) will remain under the leadership of Kazi Marouf, who will continue in his role as GHESI Chief Operating Officer reporting to the new CEO. “With more than 30 years of experience in the energy sector and an impressive set of skills in finance and treasury operations, accounting, regulatory affairs, commodity trading, load forecasting and other aspects of the electricity distribution business, the GMHI, GHESI and Envida Boards of Directors have great confidence that Pankaj Sardana is ideally suited to lead the organization in creating long-term economic, environmental and social value for the community,” said Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph and Chair of the GMHI Board. Sardana joined Guelph Hydro Inc. in November 2012 as Chief Financial Officer and assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer for GMHI in September 2014. Prior to joining Guelph Hydro, he

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I’ve seldom taken the opportunity to discuss politics in my publications. Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. has always tried to support our community by sharing stories and event information happening in our community. However, that being said I’m somewhat of a political person. I don’t belong to the left or right of the political spectrum nor do I support one party. If anything I am a responsible government advocate regardless of political stripes. What I’d like to comment on here today is Guelph, our municipal politics and the perceived notion of a polarized community. Apparently there is one group that wants nothing but lower taxes. They do not appreciate that taxes help fuel this great city of Guelph. Then there are those who are community minded and understand that to keep a certain quality of life, they need to contribute as taxpayers to maintain that high standard we are known for. The above is more or less the gist of a recent blog by one of our councilors. I disagree with that opinion. There are many of us in Guelph who understand growth, community improvement and practical expenditures. I am not in the ‘don’t raise my taxes and keep everything the same‘ camp. However, city hall should be looking at the big picture and not the ‘pet projects’ and how our taxes are going to bring citywide benefits. Our city is not solely made up of tax-busters or progressives. Many of us are in the middle. Mike Baker, Publisher, venture@golden.net, 519-824-1595

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Getting people’s attention is hard these days. There is a real art to it. Through a unique, educational program called the M&T Graphics Factory, students from Wellington Catholic DSB are learning this art while gaining high school credits. Students are taught essential technical and aesthetic skills in the creation of effective marketing materials. Posters, banners, logos, and a host of marketing materials are created by students for real companies–and chances are–you’ve seen their work. Students from this program have probably already got your attention–and you didn’t even know. This unique education initiative started three years ago at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School. Communication Technology and Information, Communications, Technology Specialist High Skills Major teacher, Chuck Temple was looking to get laptop computers for his class. That’s where Dean Froome and M&T Printing came in. Temple approached Froome in an effort to help fund the laptop initiative. M&T countered with an opportunity that Temple and the Wellington Catholic District School Board couldn’t resist. M&T would dedicate space in their 21 Malcolm Road location–setting up a classroom with the latest technology for students to create real graphic design work for real customers. The M&T Graphics Factory was established–where classroom learning and co-operative education are combined for students in an authentic workplace setting! In the three years since the program’s launch, it has established itself as an educational triumph. Students from this program have created marketing materials for numerous compa-

nies, non-profit organizations and small business owners throughout Ontario. From larger than life banners suspended at local car dealerships, to provincial logos, you’ve probably seen the work. It is everywhere. With the work, comes acknowledgement. In 2014 and 2015, students from this program placed first–winning gold medals in both the National and Ontario Skills Competitions for graphic design. Needless to say, graduates from this program are gaining acceptance into post secondary programs of choice with portfolios that are second to none. In a recent project, students toured a manufacturing facility where they were asked to design a logo for one of the company’s products. The selected logo is to appear on a special edition of the product in the coming year. The challenge gave students a chance to see the relationship between manufacturing and marketing. The M&T Graphics Factory truly highlights what can be achieved when business and education come together according to Temple. “This program has given these students a real leap forward. They experience expectations associated with the real world. It is truly amazing to watch them pursue and meet these standards.” From company logos to first-place awards, there is no doubt that students from the M&T Graphics Factory are getting attention. For additional information about this Wellington District program, contact Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School’s guidance department at 519-822-8502.

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The City of Guelph has been relatively late to the party when it comes to food trucks. For a while they were strictly prohibited here. No food trucks, not anywhere. And over the last 5 years, while other jurisdictions were wrestling with what to do with this gastro-fad, we watched and waited; hoping, perhaps, that hard lessons learned elsewhere would make developing our plan easier. There is no one size fits all and everywhere solution. The food truck rules in Toronto are different than they are in Hamilton, and London and Waterloo also have their own specific take on things. And none of them is or will be (when the bylaw is finalized) the same as Guelph. Under new bylaws, the City has the authority to permit or restrict their operations. As of 2016, food trucks can operate on private property, or as part of a special event authorized by the City (if it’s on public property), or in parks (there’s an application process) or outside of downtown where parking is permitted. Where they can’t operate is in the Downtown core. City Council decided that more consultation and testing of the economic effect of food trucks is needed before a permanent regime for Downtown is established. And that’s what we’re going to do this summer. Test, measure, and find out what the actual “wheels-on-the-ground” effect food trucks will have. Lots of people have theories about the effect of food trucks–good, bad, neutral–what we want to see is what they can actually do. We will be monitoring and measuring foot traffic on the sidewalks and in the stores and restaurants. We will survey businesses. At the end of this pilot we will know what effect they really have. The Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) and the City of Guelph have been working together to find the best way to test the impact–if any–of food trucks on downtown busi-

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nesses. To that end, two food truck pilot projects will be undertaken in Downtown Guelph this year: 1. The City of Guelph is testing one location with space for three food trucks within the DGBA boundary (on Upper Wyndham near the Guelph Concert Theatre). 2. The DGBA is inviting food trucks to attend each of the eight Friday Noon Hour Concerts (five food trucks on June 3rd, two every Friday thereafter).

As a general idea, we want to see if we can use the attraction of food trucks to build business in downtown. We have no interest in promoting them to the detriment of established businesses who are our members. It would be unfair, to say the least, if taxpaying bricks and mortar establishments lose customers because we allowed temporary vendors to come in. It is difficult enough to operate in an historic downtown; the last thing we want to do is make it harder and less rewarding. Knowing with some certainty what effect, if any, they have on Downtown we will be able to argue one way or another for establishing a policy through bylaw concerning their ongoing operations. The DGBA want to continue to be a part of this conversation, and believe that being a part of pilot projects before a permanent regime is established is a good idea. I made this case forcefully at a meeting with the food truck operators: we have no interest in having them come in and take business away. If food trucks don't bring new people and new business for all then we will not want to see them here. But if more people come Downtown, people come out of their offices and stores, more people discover the fantastic shops and services– and the best restaurants in town–then writing a bylaw leveraging food trucks to our common advantage is the smart thing to do.

As a Landlord what do I need to know about insuring student occupied housing? TStudent occupied housing has become a popular addition to investment portfolios. As property values have increased they have taken in more personal equity. It is important to obtain proper coverage for this large financial endeavour and liability exposure. Insurance companies have strict guidelines regarding rental properties occupied by students. A proper policy will state student occupied housing on the declaration page. Having a property insured as a single family rental and occupied by students would void coverage for the policy. Under insurance policy wordings, each self contained unit (defined as having a separate entrance with its own cooking facilities) must not be occupied by more than two unrelated individuals. Even if a landlord obtains a lease for one individual, coverage will still be void, as it is the owner’s responsibility to determine who is occupying the property. Without proper coverage, property owners would be accountable for the cost of a claim arising from property damage or liability. Student occupied housing is not offered by all insurance companies and in most cases is only offered under a commercial

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policy. The information needs to be accurate to ensure that the property is insured to value, age, square footage, construction type, updates to roof, electrical, plumbing and heating. With rented condos the landlord contents amount and improvements/betterments would need to be determined. For liability coverage the insurance company will request the number students and rooms rented at the location. Rental income is available for one year to cover property expenses in the event of a covered claim. Other coverage to consider is replacement cost on building/contents, tenant vandalism, and sewer back up. Providing accurate information will ensure there are no misconceptions at the time of a loss. It is imperative that owners of student occupied housing purchase adequate coverage. Dave Menegotto, Account Executive, Registered Insurance Broker, Sutherland Insurance, 519-822-0160 or www.sutherlandinsurance.com

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Construction starts on Guelph Police Service Headquarters The City of Guelph and the Guelph Polices Service are set to start construction on police headquarters this week. “I could not be more pleased the construction on Guelph Police Service headquarters is kicking off–this crucial project milestone marks the culmination of years of planning,” says Police Chief, Jeff DeRuyter. The construction of this $34.1 million capital project is scheduled to be complete by the spring of 2019 and will be led by general contractor, Jasper Construction Corp. The expansion and renovation of the Guelph Police Service headquarters will be completed in two phases. The first phase

includes the construction of the east and west wings. The renovation to gut and rebuild the existing building’s interior will follow in the second phase. A fence around the headquarters’ perimeter to section off the work area has been installed. The initial construction work will include the removal of exterior walkways, retaining walls and stairs. On-street parking options in the area have changed to accommodate this construction project. Detailed downtown parking information is available at guelph.ca/parking. For more information about the GPS headquarters renovation, visit guelph.ca/gpsreno.

Guelph-Wellington Business Enterprise Centre events Finding and Researching Your Target Market Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 9:00am Market Research; radar for your business decisions.

Managing Your Cash Flow Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at 1:00pm The Cash Flow statement is the most important document a businessperson needs.

ABC’s of Marketing Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 1:00pm How do you get your idea or product known in the marketplace?

Location of workshops: 42 Wyndham St. N. Suite 401, Guelph. To register for any of these events, visit guelphbusiness.com

Projecting Sales, Costing & Pricing Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 9:00am Concerned with costs that seem out of line? Not sure if your pricing practices make sense? Health and Safety For Small Business Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 9:00am Many of you may not be aware, that even a sole proprietor must be compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and report critical injuries to the Ministry of Labour.

Searching for that special something or looking to get rid of a household item? Goods Exchange Weekend is a great opportunity to exchange reusable household items, such as furniture, appliances, and toys–for free! Participating in this community re-use event is easy–just follow the simple tips below: • Clearly label items you wish to give away as “FREE” and place them at the curb after 5pm on Friday. • Prevent misunderstandings by ensuring items such as children’s bikes, toys, and gardening tools are not accidentally left near the curb. • Over the weekend, tour your neighbourhood to see what great deals you can find at the curb. • At the end of the weekend, remove items that were not picked up from your curb.

• All leftover items must be removed from the curb by 7:00pm. on Monday. Items left at the curb may be subject to a fine or clean up fee under the Waste Management By-law.

Bulky Item Collection Program Just a reminder that large items are not collected as part of the curbside collection program. If your item has reached the end of its life cycle, you can make arrangements to have it picked up at the curb through the City’s user-pay Bulky Item Collection Program for a fee. For more information call 519-767-0598 or visit guelph.ca/waste.

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City successful in bid for Provincial Connecting Links funds On April 1, 2016, the Honourable Liz Sandals, MPP for Guelph, announced the City of Guelph will receive $2.6 million dollars from the Province’s Connecting Links Program forconstruction on York Road. “We’re thrilled that the Province of Ontario is providing $2.6 million to the York Road construction project,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie. “York Road is important to the city for many reasons: it’s a major road; a truck route; a transit route; and one of the key gateways to our city. It’s also a prime commercial corridor that’s poised to grow in Guelph.” The York Road project includes the replacement of aging water and sewer pipes and full reconstruction of the roadway between Wyndham Street and Ontario Street, which is scheduled to begin in June. “The success of the City’s application is a result of excellent asset management and planning work by our engineering staff, and we wish to express our sincere thanks to the Province for this funding which will help us continue to build improvements in our community,” remarked Scott Stewart, Deputy CAO Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise. “This funding will also allow us complete other important infrastructure projects by leveraging York Road project funds already allocated in the City’s 2016 tax-supported budget toward

future cost–sharing opportunities.” In 2012, the City prepared a Sustainable Infrastructure Report that identified sustainable funding levels, funding gaps, and funding backlogs for water, wastewater, storm, and transportation infrastructure. This infrastructure includes the pipes that move water to and from Guelph homes and businesses, and the roads and sidewalks that connect our neighbourhoods. The difference between the annual cost to sustain this infrastructure and the approved funds from the 2012 operating and capital budgets was a gap of $25.4 million. The City is working on solutions to address this gap, and government funding is part of the solution that will help municipalities, including Guelph, continue to close this gap. “This infrastructure project will open up new opportunities for commercial development, investment and jobs in this part of our city,” Mayor Guthrie added. “I want to thank the Province for investing not just in roads and pipes—but in jobs, growth, and quality of life in Guelph.” The York Road construction project budget is $4 million. The Connecting Links program provides funding for up to 90 per cent of project costs, up to a maximum of $3 million. More information about the project is available atguelph.ca/construction.

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Orthotic patients can now benefit from state of the art technology James Christensen was in his third year of the Human Kinetics program at the University of Guelph, and thinking about graduate school, when he came across the program description of Clinical Methods in Prosthetics and Orthotics at George Brown College. He knew immediately this was his future. “It described a blend of biomechanics, anatomy, medicine and engineering that was ideally suited to my strengths and interests,” he recalls. After six years in the field, he has returned to Guelph to open his own orthotics clinic, Guelph Orthotics. The technology that Guelph Orthotics has invested in is unique to any clinic in South Western Ontario. They have

both a full body 3D motion analysis system and a second system that measures the pressure between the foot and the shoe or between the foot and the orthotic. The versatility of the two systems enables them to be used as part of the assessment but also to be used again once the brace or orthotic is fitted to the patient to evaluate how effective it is. “Now we are able to make sure that when you are leaving the clinic the orthotic or brace is ideally tuned to your specific needs, giving the best chance of success,” James reports. James has also learned over his six years in practice at two different clinics that customer service is king.

Stress in check The spectrum of stress includes good and bad stress from minor frustrations, to catastrophic events. Many studies support that hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, are a few examples of negative health conditions that could result from ongoing, and unmanaged stress. Research also supports that some stress is also good, and leads to a higher level of alertness, behavioural and cognitive performance, as reported by Daniela Kaufer, associate professor of integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley. Understanding stress and our response to stress can help determine where we find ourselves on this spectrum. Know your triggers so you can keep your stress in check. Look for ways to simplify in order to limit or reduce chaos, avoid unrealistic expectations, minimize extra demands, prioritize responsibilities and have a financial plan so that you limit undertaking financial demands that will cause more stress later.

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“You can have the best device or the best designs but if you do not have patient-centric customer service you will not have any patients. This is why we offer evening and weekend appointments as well as why we have someone to answer the phone 24 hours per day, seven days per week,” he says. James says he is “thrilled” at the prospect of opening his own clinic in Guelph where his education pathway began. “It is a wonderful opportunity to return home to serve the community that has given so much to me.” James Christensen, B.Sc. (Hons) H.K. C.O. (c), Guelph Orthotics. www.guelphorthotics.com

Trustees’ responsibilities and the new Estate Administration Rules in Ontario Testamentary Trusts Estate trustees (commonly known as “executors”) are responsible for performing many tasks during the administration of an estate. These tasks include but are not limited to: obtaining and reviewing the Will; arranging for the funeral and disposal of the deceased’s remains; applying for a “Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee” if necessary; paying any debts of the estate; filing tax returns and paying tax obligations; keeping a detailed accounting of estate accounts and transactions; and distributing the deceased’s property. On January 1, 2015, the rules relating to the filing of probate changed in Ontario resulting in an increased responsibility for estate trustees. While the estate trustee derives their authority from the Will itself, what is commonly known as “probate” is the process in which the court confirms the estate trustee’s authority to administer the assets of the deceased’s estate. In order to apply for probate the estate trustee applies for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (a “Certificate”) from the court. When the application is submitted the estate trustee also provides a cheque to the court, issued to the Minister of Finance for “estate administration tax” (formerly known as “probate tax”) based on the value of the deceased’s estate (all assets not passing by right of survivorship or by designated beneficiary). The estate pays estate administration tax in the amount of Five Dollars ($5.00) for each Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of the first Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) of the value of the estate and Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) for the value of the estate exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). Prior to January 1, 2015, the estate trustee would submit the application for Certificate to the Court which included a value of the estate assets, along with a cheque in the amount of estate administration tax owing. The estate trustee would not be required to provide further information regarding the valued assets. After January 1, 2015, estate trustees are required to submit an Estate Information Return to the Ministry of Finance within ninety (90) calendar days after the grant of the Certificate of

Appointment of Estate Trustee. The Estate Information Return contains detailed information regarding how the estate trustee(s) calculated the value of the assets submitted in the application for Certificate. The new rules give the Ministry of Finance the ability to audit and assess or reassess an Estate Information Return for four (4) years after the day the Certificate is issued. While estate trustees have always had a responsibility to assign a fair market value to a deceased’s personal property (furniture, jewellery art, cars, boats etc.), the estate can now be audited by the Ministry of Finance on the amounts reported in the Estate Information Return. Estate trustees must be able to provide an itemized list of personal possessions that the deceased owned at death with the assigned fair market value attached. For estates that contain large amounts of personal property it can be helpful for estate trustees to hire appraisers to establish values for personal property, especially when the items are expensive or unique. The Minister of Finance now also has the power to compare the terminal income tax return of the deceased and the Estate Information Return to ensure that the estate trustee has included all assets in the calculation of Estate Administration Tax. Estate trustees who fail to submit an Estate Information Return or who make false or misleading statements on the return can face fines and imprisonment. While there is no legislated increase in the amount of estate administration tax payable by the estate, the increased attention to personal property may increase the value assigned to that property and therefore increase the amount of estate administration tax owing by the estate. Estate trustees must ensure that they meet the Estate Information Return filing deadline and get accurate fair market values of all assets in order to ensure they are complying with the new estate administration rules. Hilary Van de Kamer, Associate, Miller Thomson LLP. 519-780-4609, hvandekamer@millerthomson.com

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Royal LePage Royal City Garage Sale for Shelter While you're running through your Spring cleaning list this year, set aside any unwanted items for the Royal City Garage Sale For Shelter. On Saturday, May 7 Royal LePage offices across Canada are hosting the National Garage Sale for Shelter. The local event will be May 7 from 7:00am - 11:30am. Help Raise the Roof this year by donating items and coming out to the Garage sale. Efforts will help with the cost of a new roof for Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. 100% of the proceeds from the day will go to Women in Crisis for the roof project. Since 2010 the annual Garage Sale has raised over $50,000 thanks to all the local generosity. You can help by donating gently used items and attending the May 7 Garage Sale. Together we can "Raise the Roof!" Gather your donation items and drop them off at the Royal LePage Speedvale Office on: Saturday, April 30 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Early spring activities to scratch your gardening itch Prepare new garden beds The ideal time to prepare new garden beds is spring. There’s no need to dig up or till the grass. In fact, tilling can disturb healthy soil and bring weed seeds to the surface where they will sprout and grow. Two easy ways to create new garden beds are sheet-mulching and solarization. Sheet mulching is great when you have less time before planting and uses just mulch and cardboard or newspaper. Solarization uses heavy plastic left in place for about six weeks. Because solarization kills everything, including healthy soil organisms like worms, it’s best used only on weed-infested sites. Design your gardens What do you want from your garden? Is it a place to relax, to play or to entertain? Do you want to spend hours working in your garden or only have to do the bare minimum to keep it flourishing? Think about what you want from your space, then assess the light and soil, and start planning a layout that will fulfill your wishes. Include features like pathways, bee houses and birdbaths, and add trees where you want to create shade.

Choose your plants Your plant choices will depend on your garden’s light, soil and size. Is your garden sunny or shady? Is the soil wet or dry? Do you want trees and shrubs or grasses and flowers (or both)? Plants native to our region thrive in local conditions and offer tons of beauty with less water, easier care, fewer pests, and less reliance on pesticides. Drought tolerant plants will also do well, especially in a dry year as weather experts are predicting for 2016. And remember to think about the timing of blooms so you can have beauty and colour all through the season. Sow some seeds Once you’ve chosen your plants, get some seeds growing! The satisfaction of growing your own plants right from seed is truly gratifying. Whether you just want to try growing one new plant from seed this year, or you’re ready to tackle them all, now is the time to get started. For more tips and step-by-step help, visit guelph.ca/healthylandscapes.

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Travel back in time at the Streetcar Museum Located on Guelph Line in Milton, the Halton County Radial Railway is a unique experience for all ages. Featuring a variety of kistoric railway cars and equipment, the museum is open to the public. Opening Day - Saturday,April 30 This is the first day the museum opens its doors to the public after a long winter of hard work and restorations. Mother's Day -Sunday, May 8 Celebrate Mother's Day at the museum! Mother’s admission free with the purchase of one youth admission. Wildflower Weekend - May 21-23 The flowers are out and spring is in the air. Come enjoy the trilliums in full bloom as you travel down the mainline on one of our historic cars. Father's Day - Sunday, June 19 Bring dad for a ride on the streetcars! Father’s admission free with the purchase of one youth admission. Family Day - Monday,August 1 (Civic Holiday) We're proud to host Jane Mullis, author of Paul the Pigeon again this year. The children's book was recently named one of the ten best picture books published in Canada in 2015 by the Ontario Library Association. There will be readings and book signing. Autumn Colour Weekends - September 17-18 & 24-25 The leaves have turned and what better way to see them than riding along in a streetcar! Come check out the beautiful scenes nature has provided. Closing Day - Sunday, October 30 This is your last chance to ride the rails before the snow falls (hopefully). Come see us before we close the gate! Halloween Spooktacular - Saturday, October 22 & Saturday, October 29, 6:30pm-10pm All ages event! Walk through the haunted car barn and travel in the old, creaky streetcars along the mainline and enjoy some hot apple cider & scary snacks. If you’re a Halloween fan this is definitely a spooky experience not to be missed! Costumes encouraged. Reservations not required. Tickets sold at the door. Last car ride departs Rockwood Station at 9:20pm. Christmas on the Rails - Saturday, December 3 & Saturday, December 10, 1pm-8pm Ride into the holiday season with us! We’re opening our doors one last time until the spring for a unique seasonal experience. There’s nothing like riding the rails through the woods with snow on the trees and Christmas carols in the air and a visit from Santa! Tickets sold at the door. Halton County Radial Railway, 13629 Guelph Line, Milton, ON

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Guelph Arts Council announces Doors Open Guelph 2016 Sites Doors Open Guelph is a day-long celebration of Guelph's finest buildings, creative spaces, and artistically or architecturally relevant sites. Presented annually by GAC since 2002, the program showcases and celebrates Guelph’s hidden gems, as well as our great resources, businesses, and creative spaces. The 2016 event will take place on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Site details are posted at guelpharts.ca/doors-openguelph#thisyearsevent. On average, Doors Open Guelph attracts 6,000 people to its sites each year, 25-50% of whom are visitors to the city. Since its inception, Doors Open Guelph has been part of Doors Open Ontario, an Ontario Heritage Foundation province-wide initiative that was also launched in 2002 to celebrate community

heritage. Doors Open Guelph has had the distinction of being the kick-off event for Doors Open Ontario, opening the province-wide initiative for several years. Doors Open Guelph is generously sponsored by: Bisson Dentistry, Downtown Guelph Business Association, The Guelph Tribune, Dr. Reymarie Yabut Family Dentistry, and Sleeman Breweries.

2016 Site Listing Hammond Radio Museum - 595 Southgate Dr The Guelph Muslim Society - 286 Water St Trinity United Church - 400 Stevenson St N

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Bonus Site: Trails Open - Arkell Woolen Mill and Dam Ruins Meet at Barber Scout Camp parking area, off Stone Road East. 733 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON N1L 1B8 For more information about the tours, visit guelpharts.ca/doors-open-guelph About Guelph Arts Council: For forty years, Guelph Arts Council has been dedicated to supporting, stimulating and promoting arts and culture in Guelph. Guelph Arts Council is funded in part by The Guelph Community Foundation and City of Guelph. They also acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), an agency of the Government of Ontario, which last year funded 1,737 individual artists and 1,095 organizations in 223 communities across Ontario for a total of $52.1 million.

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Special thanks for contributing to a successful fundraising event by the Guelph Professional Firefighters Association On behalf of the Guelph Professional Firefighters Association’s Musclular Dystrophy Representatives, we would like to first thank everyone for their generosity. We were able to raise, $ 10,025.08 dollars for Muscular Dystrophy Canada and reach our 10,000-dollar goal for the event. We would like to recognize The Stone Road Mall in Guelph for all their support with this endeavor. Without them as a partner this wouldn’t have been possible. We would like to thank all the local media for their support. In addition, thank you to Tim Hortons, A&W, East Side Marios, DAVIDsTea, Hospice Wellington, Metro, Edible Arrangements and NaHa’s Thai or Keeping out campers fed and warm! As well as United Rental and Roy-al Rentals for

their contributions. In addition, thank you to the President Colin Hunter and the Guelph Professional Firefighters Association, The Firefighters who helped volunteer with the event and to the firefighters who camped out on the roof. Also, thanks to Chief Macdonald, Deputy Chief John Osborne and Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Elloway for they’re continued support with our event. Lastly, we would be lost without the citizens of Guelph. The donations we received have confirmed exactly how lucky we are to be firefighters and part of this amazing community. We feel very fortunate to be able to volunteer in such a supporting and caring community and we sincerely thank you all. Supplied photo

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Guelph Musicfest celebrates 10 Years Guelph Musicfest celebrates its 10th Anniversary with an exceptional series at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. The Canadian virtuoso pianist André Laplante–unable to perform last year because of illness–opens Musicfest 2016 with a musically-rich program ranging from Mozart to Ravel that is sure to be insightful and deeply satisfying. Violinist Sadie Fields (returning to Guelph from her home in Brussels, Belgium), cellist Paul Pulford (renowned Canadian cellist and alumni of the Penderecki String Quartet) and artistic director/pianist Ken Gee join forces again in a program of Brahms Sonatas and the incredible Ravel Piano Trio. Both Sadie Fields and Paul Pulford have CDs of the complete Brahms Sonatas for their instruments so these should be outstanding performances. Violinist David Gillham (a

Guelph native) and pianist Chiharu Iinuma come from Vancouver to join the Penderecki String Quartet in a performance of the rarely heard Chausson Concerto for Violin, Piano & String Quartet. This will be a spectacular concert. And for the season finale, internationally-renowned Canadian jazz pianist/composer David Braid teams up with the Penderecki Quartet for a fusion of musical styles in FLOW, based on a new CD by David. Friday May 27 7:30pm André Laplante piano Friday June 3 7:30pm Festival Trio Friday June 10 7:30pm Concerto & Quartets Friday June 17 7:30pm David Braid & Penderecki String Quartet Thanks to the support of Bob Desautels and the Neighbourhood Group of Companies, there is a $10 restaurant discount coupon for the Woolwich Arms Neighbourhood Pub, Miijidaa or Borealis Guelph on the back of every ticket.

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March 10th was the date of this year's "Retire in Style" show held once again at the Evergreen Centre. In attendance, Mayor Cam Guthrie pictured with Kim Wilson (L) and Dorothe Fair of the ”Age Friendly Guelph” initiative and (below) Christine Arget of ListenUP!

Special Olympics Spring Games wants #FansInStands From May 26-28, more than 1,000 Special Olympics Athletes and coaches will participate in the largest provincial Spring Games in Special Olympics Ontario history–right here in Guelph. From the Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the Sleeman Centre to the Athlete’s Village at the University, to six sports in venues around the community, the Guelph Police Service and its many partners are rolling out the red carpet. You’re invited to cheer on athletes from across Ontario who have trained hard and with heart. On Friday, May 27, competitions will be held from approximately 8:30am to 4:00pm at all venues. On Saturday, May 28, competitions are planned for all sports with the exception of powerlifting. Start times may vary slightly. Specific times will be available at www.SpecialOlympics2016Games.com/schedules immediately prior to the Games. No tickets required for sports venues and it’s all free. Swimming: University of Guelph, Aquatic Centre, Red Pool; Powerlifting: University of Guelph, Main Gym (Friday only); Basketball: St. James Catholic High School and John F. Ross High School; Rhythmic Gymnastics: Centennial CVI; 10-Pin Bowling: Woodlawn Bowl, Guelph; 5-Pin Bowling: Dickson Bowl, Cambridge. “Special Olympics is a celebration of the transformative power of sport. During years of preparation the athletes focused on their goals and on what they can achieve,” says Games Manager, Cst. Chris Probst. “The Games unite the entire community–before, during and after the event.”

Thank you for sustaining Guelph Soccer Club for the last 50 years. It has been an honour to serve our community by bringing soccer, teamwork, and vigorous physical activity in the great outdoors to thousands of children, youth and adults each year. For fifty years we have been inspired by the way soccer has transformed this community, and by how this community has transformed our club. We’ve come a long way from humble beginnings in 1966 where registration cost just $1, and the league was only open to boys. While growing up as a club, we have been privileged to see this community grow up too. We have delighted in watching Guelph’s children learn to run, jump, kick, and work together in pursuit of success. Coaches who ignite potential and catalyze lasting bonds between players and parents have enriched lives. Our referees have inspired us with their commitment to sound leadership, communication, and ethics both on and off the pitch. Our club has benefited from massive community support throughout its life. Each year over 750 volunteers contribute countless hours to keep this organization and its programs running. Partners and sponsors donate resources and expertise to ΈΠΣΜΤΙΠΡΤ ΈΠΣΜΤΙΠΡ Ρ ΡΤ multiply our impact and reduce our costs. We look forward to the ʹ ʹΒΞΡ ΡΤ ʹΒΞΡΤ enhancement and evolution of this support as our community ʹΝΦΓ ΓΤ ʹΝΦΓΤ grows. In our next 50 years we will build on the strong foundation that emerged from the grassroots in 1966. We will strive to fulfill our KƵƌ ŐŐŽĂů ŽĂů ŝƐ ƚƚŽ Ž ƐŚŽǁ ĐĐĂŵƉĞƌƐ ĂŵƉĞƌƐ ũƵ ũƵƐƚ ƵƐƚ ŚŽǁ ĨƵŶ ƐĐŝĞŶĐĞ͕ ĞŶŐŝŶĞĞƌŝŶŐ mandate to achieve program excellence, to develop superior facili- ĂŶĚ ƚƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ ĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ ĐĐĂŶ ĂŶ ďĞ͊ ĂƐĞĚ ŽƵƚƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ hŶŝǀ ĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽĨ 'ƵĞůƉŚ ĐĐĂŵƉƵƐ ĂŵƉ ƉƵƐ hŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ Ğ ǆƉĞƌƚ ƐĐŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶƐ ƚƌƵĐƚ Žƌ Ɛ ƵƐ ƐĞ ŚĂŶĚƐͲŽŶ Ɖƌ ŽũĞĐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐƐ ŽƵƌ ĞǆƉĞƌƚ ŝŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŽƌƐ ƵƐĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ties, and to foster volunteerism in our community. We will work ƚ Ž ĞŶŐ ĂŐ Ő Ğ Đ ĂŵƉĞƌ Ɛ ŵĂŶ Ǉ Ğ ǆ ĐŝƟŶŐ ƚ ŽƉŝĐƐ Ɛ͊ ƚŽ ĞŶŐĂŐĞ ĐĂŵƉĞƌƐ ŝŶ ŵĂŶǇ ĞǆĐŝƟŶŐ ƚŽƉŝĐƐ͊ tirelessly to make this club a place where everyone feels welcome, ůů Ăƌ Ğ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ ĨƌŽŵ ĨƌŽŵ ŐƌĂĚĞƐ ŐƌĂĚĞƐ ϮͲϵ ǁŝƚŚ ĂƌĞ included and valued as an athlete, coach, official, or volunteer. ĐĐĂŵƉƐ ĂŵƉƐ ƌƵŶ ŶŝŶŐ ĞĂĐŚ ǁ ĞĞŬ ŽĨ :ƵůǇ ĂŶĚ ƵŐƵƐƚ͊ ƵŐƵƐƚ͊ ƚ ƌƵŶŶŝŶŐ ǁĞĞŬ We hope this ambition allows us to provide each child, youth, and ·ΚΤΚΥ ΠΦΣ ΨΖΓΤΚΥΖ ΗΠΣ ΞΠΣΖ ΚΟΗΠΣΞΒΥΚΠΟͫ ΚΟΗΠΣΞΒΥΚΠ ΠΟͫ adult in Guelph the opportunity to experience firsthand the physiΨΨΨ͟ΔΣΖΒΥΚΧΖΖΟΔΠΦΟΥΖΣΤ͟ΚΟΗΠ ΨΨΨ͟Δ ΔΣΖΒΥΚΧΖΖΟΔΠΦΟΥΖΣΤ͟ΚΟΗ ΗΠ cal, social, and emotional benefits of lifelong involvement in soccer.

MOTHER’S EVE We will send Kisses to Heaven. Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 pm. Join us for a brief and gentle service of remembrance. Bring letters or notes to mother to be planted at the foot of a shrub in the Mothers’ Grove. (In remembrance of Mothers everywhere, not just in Woodlawn). LILAC REMEMBRANCE DAY Wednesday evening, May 25 at 7:00 pm. Join Hospice Wellington, Gilchrist Chapel and our staff as we plant a Lilac in remembrance of families served. Lovely service. Audio enhanced. Please bring a lawn chair. Lilac Block, west side of cemetery. CLASSIC CAR NIGHT Wednesday evening, June 15 at 7:00 pm. Honour Dads. Show off your classic car (all makes and models) and see a ‘66 Chrysler that was donated to the cemetery, hear its story. ROCKWOOD SUMMER SERVICE Wednesday evening, June 22 at 7:00 pm. Join us in the Hanna Chapel at the cemetery for a service of remembrance and evening of fellowship in a charming country cemetery. Light refreshments. Rockwood Cemetery, Hwy 7 south of the village.

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Running: The perfect warm up for injury-free spring training As the weather warms up, more and more runners are starting their spring training. As a runner who admittedly takes a break in the winter, I am eager to get out and start my run right out of the gate. But by starting a workout with an appropriate warm up, we know that runners can reduce their risk of injury for the season. New studies in sports medicine show that about 50% of all runners have at least one injury per year due to running. This number is astounding, and shows the importance of injury prevention. As a physiotherapist, one of the biggest misconceptions I encounter is the myth that runners should do static stretching as part of their warm-up. Static means holding a position or stretch for over 20 seconds, and there is convincing research that doing this before a run not only increases the likelihood of injury, it can also weaken overall performance. Although static stretching does have its place in other types of training, we should be focussing on dynamic stretching before endurance activities like running. Dynamic stretching is very similar to static

stretching except rather than holding that end range stretch, you move in and out of it continuously. I suggest that clients integrate this simple warm-up routine: Start warming up the muscles by walking, and then perform each of the movements below for 30 seconds to a minute. Walk for another minute at a fast pace, then another minute at a slow jog. And then you’re ready to run! This combination allows the muscles to get warmed up, it allows the blood to get flowing, and it has a gradual start into your normal running pace. Although static stretching isn’t recommended before a run, it hasn’t been found to be detrimental after a run. All of this adds up to a warm up routine that will lower your risk of injury and increase your overall performance. Although these tips can help prevent injury, if you do get injured while running and the pain is lasting for more than a week, contact your local physiotherapist or health care provider. Best of luck in your spring training!

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Wellington County Museum and Archives coming Events Threadworks 2016: FLASHBACK! A Juried Exhibition of Needle Arts – April 16 to May 29 The theme for 2016 is FLASHBACK. What does that word bring to your imagination? Just how far back does it take you? Whether it's to your own youth, your Grandmother's time or pre-history, anything other than this minute or tomorrow qualifies. Here are a few suggestions: Fashion, Art Deco, Architecture, Environment/Nature/Fossils, Summer Camp, Holidays, Music (e.g. song titles), War, Hippies, Home, Death, Grandma's influence/Ancestors, Weddings, Babies...Opening reception and award ceremony, Sunday, Apr. 17, 2016, 2:00 to 4:00pm. Admission by donation, everyone welcome.

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Events continued..... Zoongeheshkwaad Student Art Inspired by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Culture and Art April 26 to June 19 Opening Reception Thursday, April 28, 7:00pm All are welcome–entertainment, light refreshments and vendors This is WCMA's second year exhibiting artwork by elementary and high school students of the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic School Board. This initiative promotes equity and diversity in the classroom for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students through artwork created on aboriginal themes.

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Egg Farmers partner with local Student Nutrition Programs Hungry students will have an eggs-citing start to their mornings thanks to a new partnership between the Ontario Student Nutrition Programs Network and Egg Farmers of Ontario. This three-year provincial commitment of $150,000 will provide $1,525 annually to the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington Food & Friends program to help local students in Dufferin, Wellington and Guelph. "Egg Farmers of Ontario is excited about this threeyear partnership with the Ontario Student Nutrition Programs Network," said EFO Chair Scott Graham. “Ontario’s egg farmers are committed through this partnership to helping students by providing schools funding to purchase eggs or better equipment needed to serve fresh, high-quality Ontario eggs in schools across the province."There are many reasons why students come to school hungry. While poverty can definitely play a part, some kids may come to school having had a very quick breakfast or none at all, or they may have eaten very early in the day. Regardless of the reason, being hungry impedes a student’s ability to learn. The breakfast program at St. James Catholic School in Guelph serves an average of 75 students a day, giving them a healthy start that helps them to be more alert in class. “Some of the student nutrition programs in our area have difficulty serving the healthy option of eggs to their students because of barriers such as not enough funding to afford eggs or not having the appropriate equipment to prepare eggs,” says Anita Macfarlane, Program Director, Food & Friends. “This grant will allow us to remove these barriers for about 18 of our programs. We will be able to provide items such as griddles and skillets along with support for the purchase of eggs and storage of eggs in student nutrition programs. We are so grateful”. A cheque presentation will take place at St. James Catholic School, 57 Victoria Rd N in Guelph on April 15, 2016 at 8:15am. The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, www.childrensfoundation.org

Getting to know the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington The Volunteer Centre plays a vital role in promoting and enhancing volunteerism in the County of Wellington and the City of Guelph. We match people with meaningful volunteer opportunities and support more than 130 non-profits that utilize volunteers to achieve their goals. We also help people find the services they need in areas such as health, housing and income support through sharing community information through the Community Information Guelph program. We believe every member of our community has both an opportunity and the ability to build the community in a way that is meaningful to them. Together we can build a vibrant, healthy and resilient community. www.vcgw.ca

ROTARY CLUB OF GUELPH-TRILLIUM Would like to thank all of our Ribfest Volunteers

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Volunteers Build Caring Communities.Thank you to all who have volunteered their time in Guelph and Wellington this year!Your enthusiasm and spirit instills community pride and inspires others to participate in building a caring community.Please join us in celebrating and recognizing our community’s volunteers during NationalVolunteer Week April 10th to 16th.

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MAY Events SUNDAY, MAY 1ST Into The Woods 1:30pm, River Run Centre, Guelph SUNDAY, MAY 15TH Photographing Woodlands and Meadows 12:30pm, OAC Centenial Arboretum Centre, Arboretum Rd, Guelph FRIDAY, MAY 20TH Sparrow Workshop: Those Little Brown Jobs 9:00am-4:00pm, OAC Centenial Arboretum Centre, Arboretum Rd, Guelph FRIDAY, MAY 27TH Guelph Musicfest 2016 opener 7:30pm, Guelph Youth Music Centre, Guelph MAY 27-29 Painting on the Green 2016 12:00pm-4:00pm, Old Quebec Street Shoppes, Guelph MAY 28-29 Guelph Youth Singers Presents: "Bountiful: A 25th Celebration" 7:00pm-9:00pm, River Run Centre, Guelph

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YMCA-YWCA of Guelph announces 56 nominees for 21st Annual Women of Distinction™ Awards On March 31, the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph recognized and celebrated the 56 local women nominated as Women of Distinction™ in 2016. First held locally 21 years ago, the Guelph YMCA-YWCA has since spearheaded the recognition of hundreds of outstanding local women who shine in their respective fields, strengthen our community and support the advancement of women. “Far from waning, the event is more popular and more relevant than ever with a record number of nominations in 2016,” says Guelph YMCA-YWCA Board Chair, Marva Wisdom. The 2016 Women of Distinction™ nominees are: Arts & Culture Judith Yan Briana Lynch Stephanie Lines-Toohill Business & Entrepreneur Dana Thatcher

Marissa Teeter Maria Finoro Tania Framst Sheri Bishop Kathleen Rorke Lana Tarrant Education & Training Dr. Karen Landman Debra Ottier Melanie Lang Mira Clarke Judy Sorbara Jessica St.Peter Cathy Dykstra Health, Wellness & Recreation Rosemary Fernandes-Walker Maryanne Wilford Lynne Skilton-Hayes Andrea LaMarre Helen Fishburn Deanna Clatworthy Marianne Walker Helen Stoumbos

Public Sector Kristel Manes Kristen Drexler Rosemarie Coombs Science & Research Dr. Robin R. Milhausen Dr. Carolyn Kerr Dr. Lucy Mutharia Dr. Alison Meredith Duncan Voluntary Community Services Tobi Hooper Joanne Hasson Kimberley Rogers Lindsay Sytsma Irene Thompson Farial Hashimi Barb McPhee Patricia Godin Merle Mitchell Susan Farrelly Becky Hood Lisa Stokman Trades & Labour Jessica Steinhäuser Sascha Bosse

Information Technology Sharon Bennett Michelle Campbell Heather Marie Leong Young Women (16-19) Mariah Olczak Adrianna Olszewski Sarah Bronwyn Lucas Jones Kayla Billings Megan Johnston Young Women (20-24) Brittney Dudar Julia Romagnoli

A private event hosted by the Women of Distinction™ Alumnae welcomed nominees and their nominators at Cutten Fields. The public celebration of the 56 nominees and announcement of recipients by category takes place at the Women of Distinction™ Fundraising Gala at the River Run Centre, on Thursday, May 5th, 2016. Awards will also include a Turning Point Award and awards for Lifetime Achievement. The Women of Distinction™ gala is not only an opportunity to recognize excellence in our community. It is an important fundraiser for the Guelph Y Teenage Parents Program (TAPPs) which provides pregnant and parenting teens with information and resources they need to reach their full potential as parents. To purchase tickets to the May 5 Gala, to make a donation or to find out more, visit the Guelph Y in person or online at www.guelphy.org

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Skyline Group re-qualifies as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies The Skyline Group of Companies was named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies – Requalified Winners in 2015 for excellence in business performance. Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums, the Best Managed award recognizes Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million for sustained growth, financial performance, management practices and the efforts of the entire organization. Based in Guelph, ON, Skyline is one of Canada’s fastest-growing real estate investment management companies. It is currently managing over $2.4 billion in real estate assets, with over 290 properties and 7 million square feet of commercial space across Canada. Skyline boasts a unique business model that allows it to be a full-service real estate entity, offering acquisitions, property management and investment services under one roof. In just 16 years, it has grown to a team more than 600-strong whose clients include the 2,000+ investors who are invested in Skyline’s three private REIT portfolios, and the 25,000+ residents and tenants in Skyline’s residential and commercial buildings. Established in 1993, Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs that recognize Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Applicants are evaluated by an independent judging panel on how they address various business challenges, including new technologies, globalization, brand management, leadership, leveraging and developing core competencies, designing information systems, and hiring the right talent to facilitate growth.

"Best Managed companies understand the challenges that face private businesses and are worthy examples that companies of all size and scale can learn from," said Mike Runia, National CoLeader of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program and Ontario Managing Partner, Deloitte. "[These are] exceptionally successful private companies that are willing and eager to share insights and help Canadian business owners succeed.”

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The Board of Directors of Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County is delighted to announce the appointment of Sheila Markle as Executive Director effective April 1, 2016. Sheila Markle brings more than 25 years of child welfare experience with her to this role. Over the course of her career Ms Markle has worked at various Children’s Aid Societies across the province and is well known for her passion and enthusiasm for child welfare work. She is a strong advocate for children, youth and families and cares deeply about the Guelph and Wellington community. For the past 12 years the agency has been fortunate to have Ms Markle’s leadership as the Director of Service for our Children’s Services

The Ontario Co-operative Association board of directors is pleased to announce that Erin Morgan has accepted the position of executive director for On Co-op, effective March 28, 2016. Erin brings to On Co-op many attributes and strengths in team leadership, collaboration, government relations, strategic planning, people management and co-operation. In her most recent position as general manager for the Ontario Bean Growers Association, Erin was instrumental in achieving a successful merger of two long standing farm organizations; a large task that included aligning business operations and strategic goals, developing new regulations, bylaws and operational requirements. She was also successful in meeting challenging financial targets through her collaborative relationships with government, private industry, other associations and the research community. Prior to Ontario Bean Growers, Erin was public affairs and communications manager for Grain Farmers of Ontario. In this role, she was responsible for the leadership and management of the communications and govern-

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Department. As a member of the Senior Management Team she has been instrumental in a number of key initiatives related to children and youth in care. Her creativity has allowed work related to permanence for children to continue to grow and she is seen as an innovator and leader in the child welfare field. Sheila is an exceptional leader who has demonstrated her ability to engage people in improving services for children youth and families both in our community and on a provincial level. Sheila holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto. Her education has continued in recent years as she has taken executive leadership courses at Conestoga College, Schulich School of Business, and most recently Rotman School of Management. She and her family have lived in Guelph for the past 15 years. As a Board we look forward to Sheila’s continued energy and enthusiasm in this new role. Please join us in congratulating Sheila and welcoming her to the position of Executive Director of Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County. Susan Dickert Chair, Board of Directors

ment relations teams and acted as an advisor to the board in the creation and implementation of the strategic plan. In addition, Erin’s experience with interacting with a large membership base, working in a non-profit capacity and reporting to a board of directors will serve us well as she leads the On Co-op team into the next phase of success. Erin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Guelph and resides in the local Guelph community. The official start date for Erin’s employment with On Co-op is March 21. Plans are in place for her to accompany On Co-op’s current executive director Mark Ventry to Queens Park on March 22 to introduce her to the workings of the All Party Caucus breakfast meetings that have been in place for the past several months. I would like to thank Mark Ventry and the On Co-op staff for their commitment and dedication to the organization and especially during the last couple of months for carrying out such a smooth transition with no interruptions to the many important programs offered to our members.

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Highlighting programs that help the community through the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington Our community was in awe as the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington raised a record-breaking $200,000 at its 2015 Around the World Gala. The year also saw donors step up to other needs including helping the 2,053 children that were referred to the Children’s Foundation Adopt-A-Family Program at Christmas. It was a life-changing year for many children and their families thanks to this incredible support. Unfortunately, life can change dramatically for a family when a job loss or illness happens, bring new children to the Children’s Foundation for help. To continue to meet the current and arising needs, the Children’s Foundation carefully reviews how best to use their donated funds to offer the most impact to the children who need their help. Here’s how they are doing that in 2016 through their four programs: Food & Friends Our community continues to see an increase in the cost to operate student nutrition programs due to the rising cost of groceries and the lower Canadian dollar. Many schools struggle to operate five days a week or to include fresh fruits and vegetables on their menu. Picturing any child in our community going hungry is tough. For many students that come to the programs in high-need neighbourhoods, this will sometimes be the only food they eat that day. In 2016, they are working to ensure that the programs that operate in these neighbourhoods are operating five days a week as “best in class”, by providing sufficient funding and volunteer support, and by exploring more ways to educate students on healthy eating. Ongoing community support is

allowing Food & Friends to provide additional funding to these programs and emergency funding if their attendance or costs increase during the school year. Scholarships For many youth, attending post-secondary education is just not feasible. The Future Fund Scholarships are awarded to one student from each high school in Guelph and Wellington who have overcome difficult life situations to succeed in graduating high school. As you can imagine, the scholarship award of $400, while helpful, doesn’t go too far to cover the costs of post-secondary education. In 2016, these scholarships will be increased to $1,000 in order to provide even more impact for students pursuing educational opportunities.

Adopt-A-Family Each year the Foundation hopes that the demand for their Adopt-A-Family Holiday support program will decline but once again this year the number of families assisted increased by over 50 families. In 2016, they are committed to working in partnership with our community to ensure that the need is met during the particularly stressful Christmas season.

“It is our hope that one day our work will be done. But until there are no children in our community who go hungry, who are feeling isolated, or who cannot envision a bright future, we will continue to help these kids build a better future for themselves. We will continue to reach out to our community to fundraise and continue this important work.” - Glenna Banda, Free to Play Free to Play provides financial assistance for children from Executive Director low-income families for registration fees for sports, arts, and summer camp. In Guelph and Wellington, 4,500 children are financially eligible for this program but currently only 1,000 are being assisted. In 2016, additional funds are being made available to increase this number, along with targeted outreach to inform families about the program. The Foundation also knows that registration fees are not the only barrier to participation, so they are currently reviewing assistance options for equipment and transportation to ensure that participation is always possible.

The funds that donors have provided, and continue to provide, are making these supports possible. These children are becoming healthier, more confident and hopeful. Support through events like the Around the World Gala, Trees for Tots and Brush Off is instrumental in laying the foundation for each child’s journey, so no matter the individual path they take their destination is the same–a bright and promising future. The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, www.childrensfoundation.org

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Join in the 13th annual Guelph Clean and Green Community Cleanup Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 8:30-11:30am. Followed by a celebration barbecue lunch at noon in Riverside Park On Saturday, April 23, the City of Guelph is hosting its 13th annual Guelph Clean and Green Community Cleanup–one of the city’s largest community environmental cleanup events. This is your opportunity to spend a few hours ‘spring cleaning’ your neighbourhood by joining others to pick up litter along Guelph’s streets, green spaces, and community parks. Last year, more than 750 people picked up more than 3,000 kilograms of litter. It is true that when we work together, we can make a big difference. Who can participate? The 2016 cleanup is open to everyone: individuals, teams, and neighbourhood and community groups. Participating high school students can earn credit towards their community involvement hours. Where do we clean? Several pre-determined locations (roadways, boulevards, parks and trails) that are in desperate need of clean up. How to register Participants must register their cleanup team and sign up for a location, in advance, by calling 519-822-1260 extension 3305 or completing an online registration form. Registration is open from March 21 at 8am until April 15 at 4pm. Registration is required to ensure the garbage collected is picked up the same day, and to provide participants with supplies and lunch tickets.

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