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Frank Conroy: Hero, farmer and family man

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PUSLINCH TWP. - At that job. It was the same thing Frank Conroy’s surprise 90th over and over again: back and Puslinch patriot - Frank Conroy, a lifelong Puslinch farmer and Second World War veteran (above left during the war), was birthday party, held recently forth with the wheelbarrow. It surrounded by family during a recent celebration marking his 90th birthday in Guelph. Joining him, clockwise from bottom at the University of Guelph, seemed to take the longest time left, are: granddaughter Nicole Kupferschmidt, son-in-law Mark Kupferschmidt, daughters Brenda Kupferschmidt and Maureen he walked into a room full of to do it over and over again.�

McIlwrick, and granddaughter Lauren McIlwrick. photo by Kris Svela Churning butter he says was family, friends and neighbours Cover photo: Conroy and Nicole Kupferschmidt at the Aberfoyle Remembrance Day ceremony last year. photo

by Helen Michel and said aloud, “I didn’t know I equally monotonous. “At that time, you knew knew this many people!�

But one cannot be as loved better than to say no,� he said, departed, taking 96 hours to get it. That was enough for the top guy to go to Rome. awful time for me,� admits and respected as Conroy and laughing.

Conroy loves to laugh and cross the ocean. Upon arrival me,� Conroy recalls, saying There were six other Catholics Conroy, who is grateful for not be well known.

Together with his family, the mischief in his eyes is every his regiment boarded a train to that memory still makes the and myself,� he said. “The the veteran’s dinner, as it is “a Pope said, ‘I hope the war wonderful event.�

Conroy, who was born and bit as present today as it surely England. From there, Conroy hair on his body stand on end.

Conroy’s daughter, Brenda He recounted the fear of is over so you can go home raised in Puslinch Township, was in his childhood, as he would be stationed in Italy and Kupferschmidt, said, “The joy one time he was on night soon.’� has built a legacy in the area recalls the trouble his siblings Holland.

Seeing the destruction of having his granddaughter “I was trained for infantry,� patrol, crawling through the that will extend far beyond would get into when their parhis years, rooted in the acres ents were gone - like riding he said, noting he wanted to mud-filled trenches to spy on and poverty in both Italy and attend this dinner and lay the Holland changed Conroy’s wreath is something my father of local land his family has his father’s horses bareback drive tanks until he witnessed German bunkers. is still talking about. “The sergeant asks for two world view. farmed and in his dedication to through the fields, instead of the horrific scene of a soldier “I can not express enough “In Italy, food was scare. In killed trying to escape his tank people to go, and you can’t his country on the battlefields working. “I attended the Downey during battle, and found hang- say no,� he said. “It was a real Holland the people there were gratitude for the Optimist Club of the Second World War. nice night. The moon was shin- pretty well starved,� he said, honouring the veterans each “How do you describe Road School House. It was ing out the top of it. “That changed my mind,� ing. We were crawling on our adding the people were still year and providing them with a Frank? Humble, generous, a one-room school house for giving, all about his family grades 1 to 8,� said Conroy. he said, with a smile. It is one hands and knees. If it’s quiet, kind to Canadians. “They were photograph of this event.�

Such events help ensure the so generous with what they and friends. He’s like a grand- When it came time for high of the only times he is able to eventually you stand up ‌ “I saw a German get up had. And the people in Holland contributions of veterans like father to me,â€? said longtime school, Conroy chose to work smile recalling this chapter in Conroy will not be forgotten. (out of the bunker) and another were just so glad to see us.â€? friend and neighbour Scott the land and carry on the family his life.

Despite the end of the The day the war ended, Conroy jokes that if he German get in.�

Gillingham, a veterinarian in tradition.

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Conroyengineering said. ing in Canada via Montreal. round trip,�Japanese and dynamic performance to the strength and presence evident in the exterior design, the gives * a greater sense comfort and excitement. $ His daughter, Maureen over for four more days. I was His childhood imprinted onDon’t compromise on your next Sedan purchase. Visit your local Drawn to the you Puslinch area, his of confidence, you a greater sense of confidence, comfort and excitement. Don’t compromise on your next Sedan purchase. Visit your local dealer for a test drive and feel for yourself. so glad to get out of there and McIlwrick, said, “My father father chose to raise his family him the value of hard work and a test lay drivethe and feel for yourself. and his family really dug their get back home.�

Both for would on the land, while his uncle deep faith. dealer When asked if the war roots in, purchased property foundation to help him endure headed to the city.

- Friend and neighbour Scott Gillingham changed his perception on here. “My mother was from the horrors of war and the chal“He loved farming, hard being Canadian, Conroy said, Mount Forest,� Conroy said, lenges of life in the years that on the legacy of Frank Conroy. “Canadians were brought up work, being his own boss, the explaining his father and uncle followed. different. Of all the countries, challenges of farming and the When World War Two ended up marrying sisters. “We were known as the city Conroys broke out, Conroy was working Anti-Tank), a 15kg anti-tank legs, just past my arms,� he I think Canada is the best place area with its diverse history, ‘the Conroy history’. To have at Dominion Woollens Factory weapon that launched a 1.1 kg said. He made it back safe- to live. � and the country Conroys.�

Back home, Conroy my relatives provide Puslinch ly, but in the dawning of the The country Conroys kept in Cambridge. Though he still bomb projectile. “It was heavy when you next day, the bodies of two returned for three years to Township with such strong cows, hogs, chickens, geese helped on the family farm, he and ducks, and earned a living wasn’t classified as a farmer. added that to our packs,� Canadian soldiers lay in the Dominion Woollens Factory roots is a wonderful feeling.�

Gillingham considers his before returning to farming mud. selling meats at the Guelph So at the age of 19, he was Conroy remembered. “And that started the tears,� alongside his brothers, with friend Frank to be a hero and Many of Conroy’s memocalled to serve his country.

Farmers’ Market. “At that time, you got a ries are buried along with he said. “If you ran into a dead different dairy farm operations was proud to be among the “I enjoyed growing up here.

The neighbours were like fam- call. I had to go to Hamilton,� the friends and comrades he German soldier, it didn’t affect spread throughout Puslinch and crowd at Conroy’s birthday party last month. ily, the vast majority were Irish he said. “If you didn’t join they lost during the war, but as he you; at least it didn’t affect Guelph. “He is one of the last farmIn 1959, at age 35, he martoo,� Conroy said. He recalls could send you to B.C. or the worked his way up from a me. But when you saw a dead ried his wife Georgia and ers in this area; an agricultural private to a corporal, there are Canadian, it affected you.� how the farmers supported U.S. to chop wood.�

Despite witnessing the raised Brenda and Maureen, man. He is part of the last genConroy joined the army in a few stories he is willing to one another and helped during worst of humanity, Conroy’s who in turn are each raising a eration. There is a heritage and the ranks of the Irish Regiment share. times of harvest. value in his part of history,�

He recalls being instructed strong Catholic faith guided daughter. “Today’s farmers wouldn’t of Canada.

Each year, Conroy joins his Gillingham said. “We trained in Orillia by his sergeant to retrieve a him through the war. want to do it the way we did it “Frank fought for our coun“If it wasn’t for the Thirty fellow veterans in the annuback then,â€? he said of the hard before they put us on a train dead soldier. Conroy described work his lifelong trade required to Halifax,â€? said Conroy of finding the solider’s body and Days’ Prayer, I wouldn’t have al Puslinch Optimist Club’s try. He is our history. When you look at his hands ‌ the Veteran’s Dinner. his basic training. “We’d stop cleaning off the dirt and pulling made it,â€? he said. in the days before technology.

This year, Conroy, a wid- labour on the land ‌ it’s a his(His daughter Brenda As the fifth of six children every two hours or so. We were back the blanket draped over recalls watching her father ower (Georgia passed away in tory book. They are detailed in the body. (the eldest child being the only packed in like sardines.�

Conroy and a fellow soldier kneel in prayer to silently 2008), took along his 14-year- hard work.

After two weeks in Halifax, girl), there was always much “He is the root of our culthe soldiers were loaded onto lifted the body into the cart and repeat that verse every day in old granddaughter Nicole work to do.

Kupferschmidt. She was ture today. It’s a crazy world “In the winter time, all we the HMS Queen Elizabeth and were about to turn back when her childhood.) “When I was in Italy, I had asked to lay a wreath at the we live in and he is a part of the burnt for heat was wood,� he sent out to the Bedford Basin to the sergeant stopped them. sanity we’ve lost.� “He said, ‘There is still a an audience with the Pope. We Remembrance Day ceremony. recalled, adding it was his job await the convoy to Scotland. “November is the most After days waiting, the ship leg left there,’ and we had to had to have permission from was to stack the wood. “I hated

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MEASURING SOCIAL MEDIA AND SMARTPHONE USE IN ONTARIO AGRICULTURE An Ontario and University of Guelph team worked with Ipsos Reid to survey people working and studying in agriculture about their social media and smartphone use. This was the first survey of its kind in the Ontario agricultural industry and will help agribusinesses and organizations plan communication and technology strategies.

A total of 439 people responded. Highlights include: • 95% of respondents are online daily • 62% expect their internet use for agriculture-related purposes will increase; 37% expect it to stay about the same • 79% listed paper-based farm publications as a main source for new agricultural information; an equal number listed the internet • 69% of respondents have a smartphone

• 65% of those with smartphones have a BlackBerry product, 23% have an Apple product, 8% are using Android • 74% of smartphone users have downloaded at least one agricultural application • 84% of respondents used social media in the past 12 months • Twitter and YouTube are the most popular social media tools for agriculture-related purposes • 68% of respondents used social media for sharing/capturing agriculture information • 89% of respondents agreed that government should use social networking tools as part of their communication strategy This project was funded by Agri-Food and Rural Link through the Ontario-University of Guelph partnership. Highlights of the survey results are found: http://onvegetables.files.wordpress. com/2012/07/highlights2.pdf.

ON FARM FOOD SAFETY: YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Hand Washing – by Sandra Jones Although not a substitute for soap and water, hand sanitizers can be used to reduce the risk of transferring germs through touch, when water is not available in the field. The majority of hand sanitizers contain alcohol as the active ingredient.

It is important to check the label as concentrations will vary.

Hand sanitizers need to contain at least 60 per cent alcohol to work properly.

To use, first use a sanitizing wipe to remove the physical dirt, then place gel sanitizer on the palm of your hand and rub thoroughly over your entire hand – on both sides and in between fingers.

How much gel sanitizer is required? As a general rule, if hands feel dry after only 10 seconds more sanitizer is needed.

Food safety practices keep agri-food businesses competitive, productive and sustainable. For more information, visit the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs website at: www.ontario.ca/goodagpractices or call us at 1-877424-1300.

COMING EVENTS Mar. 18 Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic, 8:30 a.m. at London Convention Centre. Check the website for more information: www.gfo.ca/marchclassic.

Mar. 20 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elmira, 8:45 a.m. To register, Farmers Plus: 519-669-5475.

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More than 11,000 visitors took part in inaugural Canadian Dairy XPO STRATFORD - The inaugural Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX), which took place during the first week of February at the Stratford Rotary Complex was a success, according to organizers.

Expo founder and general manager Jordon Underhill stated in a press release: “The idea was to drive maximum value and wow factor for the dairy producer and family. After all, these are the people helping to feed the nation and deserve only the best”.

CDX reports 89 per cent of individuals attending were active dairy producers and 86% came with their families to enjoy the atmosphere that mixed big business with a social element of a grass roots meeting place.

Producers came from afar, with 22% traveling over 150km to attend and reported producer representation from six Canadian provinces and 11 countries.

“These dairy producers finally had a chance to experience what was long overdue for

Show stopper - The 300ft BriteSpan Cow Coliseum was a highlight for the more than 11,000 people, many of them dairy producers who took part in the inaugural Canadian Dairy XPO event in Stratford recently. The industry trade show featured the latest innovations in dairy management, technology and genetics. Plans are underway for the 2014 show. submitted photo our Canadian dairy industry” said Underhill. “Attendance on our first day was 7,900 and the second day was 3,600; representing 11,600 dairy producers and family members.

This figure does not include exhibitors, children under 6 or CheeseFEST attendees. That’s a lot of quota passing through in just a 16 hour period”.

The City of Stratford facil-

ity manager stated that the complex has never seen this volume of vehicles. Not even for established national events.

Organizers said in the press release this was hard to com-

prehend when there are just over 4,000 dairy producers in the province of Ontario.

“The family turnout was incremental; they came from both in-province and out of province. We also believe there was a number of producers that attended for both days”, said BriteSpan Cow Coliseum manager, Val Jones.

The BriteSpan Cow Coliseum was a massive freespan structure built specifically for companies to showcase live, their innovation and leading genetics.

Companies such as Drenchmate and Golden Calf Co. traveled across the border to perform live demonstrations with their leading innovations around rumen juice extraction and colostrum management.

Opening night in the Coliseum also hosted a complimentary public CheeseFEST event.

Hundreds of platters bearing high quality cheeses from four dairy species - cow, goat, water buffalo and sheep were available for sample.

Celebrity Chef Jason Bangerter and Chef Lynn Crawford played off each other and performed a candid, live cheese cooking demonstration filled with plenty of comic relief.

A significant fundraising campaign for 4-H youth was conducted throughout the dairy expo, raising over $10,000.

Perth and Oxford County 4-H kids were a big help in the BMO Homegrown Kitchen, pumping out homemade milkshakes and grill cheese sandwiches.

GenerVations gave away a high genomic testing heifer calf and in addition donated over $5,000 to the Wellington County Dairy Club. CDX also made a three-year commitment to a dairy youth travel bursary of $2,500 administered though the Stratford Ag Society. The annual winner will get an interactive trip to the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. Canadian Dairy XPO dates for 2014 are Feb. 5 and 6.

For more information visit www.dairyxpo.ca.

Federal government invests in specialized dairy herd management software GUELPH – The federal government is helping dairy farmers improve their herd management. In a recent press release, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced the government’s investment for the Canadian Dairy Network (CDN) to develop software that will evaluate disease-resistant traits in livestock.

“Our Government is proud to support innovative projects like this one that strengthen the dairy industry in Canada,” said Ritz. “This investment will help farmers increase their competitiveness through better management of their herds and improved animal health on their farms.”

CDN provides genetic eval-

uation services to dairy farms across the country.

Data is collected on cattle through a national genetic evaluation system, which provides information to farmers on over 60 traits, such as the quality of milk produced and occurrences of disease in their herds.

The investment of up to $54,000 will be used to develop a specialized software program to track mastitis in dairy cattle - a mammary gland infection that results in poor milk quality and is costly to the sector.

Farms across Canada will report each incidence of mastitis, enabling CDN to eventually determine disease-resistant traits in cattle, allowing farmers to better select animals for

breeding.

This will result in better milk quality, reduced use of antibiotics and improved animal welfare, ultimately helping to boost the bottom line of dairy farmers.

“This initiative will add to the comprehensive portfolio of genetic and genomic evaluation services offered by CDN to help Canadian producers have more profitable dairy farms and places Canada amongst the first countries in the world with a national system to improve disease resistance,” added CDN general manager, Brian Van Doormaal.

The project is supported through the Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP),

a $50-million initiative announced as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2011.

AIP is part of the Government’s commitment to help Canadian producers benefit from cuttingedge science and technology.

AIP boosts the development and commercialization of innovative new products, technologies and processes for the agricultural sector.

In September 2012, federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture reached agreement on the fiveyear Growing Forward 2 (GF2) policy framework.

The new agreement will continue to drive innovation and long-term economic growth in Canada.

In addition to a generous suite of business risk management programs, governments have agreed to invest more than $3 billion over five years in innovation, competitiveness and market development.

For more information about AIP and other Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada programs, visit www.agr.gc.ca. To learn more about GF2, visit www. agr.gc.ca/growingforward2.

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Nuffield Farming scholars gather in Ontario this month GUELPH - The Nuffield International Farming Scholarship provides innovative young farmers from around the world, with the funding to travel internationally to expand their personal horizons while exploring agricultural issues and opportunities in a global context.

Each year, new scholars begin their adventure by gathering at a Contemporary Scholars’ Conference (CSC).

The purpose of this conference is to introduce the scholars to each other; to provide a forum and experience that stretches participants mentally and emotionally and encourages them to have wider view of agriculture and its pivotal role in society.

In 2013, the CSC is being held for the first time in

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Senior LIFESTYLES Social media no longer just child’s play as seniors move into online territory see their grandchildren in photos in real time.

Also, if they’ve managed apps that enable video sharing, they can view and chat with relatives who live miles away, just as if they were sitting across the table.

Conversations with family In a world where families are no longer centrally located, communication may be lacking.

Despite the prevalence of mobile phones, fewer and fewer people seem to pick up the phone and make calls as they once did.

Instead, they’re texting and updating social media posts. They’re also emailing one another.

Older adults who have no access to this technology could be left out of the mix. This is a way for seniors to stay close to family.

Convenient check-ins At times when a full-blown conversation may not be practical, having a quick method to check in with a loved one can make social media advantageous. Men and women can send a quick text to their parents to find out how they’re feeling or if they need anything.

Such ready access can provide some peace of mind to adults concerned about their elderly parents.

Online shopping Seniors who don’t get out much or who cannot safely drive a vehicle might not be able to shop as often as they would like.

Having Internet access and experience with browsing websites enables older men and women to shop from reputable web sites who ship items directly to the house.

With the vast array of items now sold online, anyone can have their choice of items and not be forced to settle because of their

(MNS) - The Internet and related technologies have been a game-changer for people of all ages. The instant connectivity made possible by these advancements has been valued by young adults and children for years. But now social media is attracting an entirely different demographic - seniors.

More than just a method of channeling information to the comfort of home, the Internet and the various social media platforms,

Twitter, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, are ways

for older adults to stay connected with friends and family. For seniors faced with mobility issues, social media helps to bring the

world to them.

Despite the stereotype that seniors do not want to learn to use new technology, many seniors are getting on board.

Findings from the Pew Research Institute show that social networking use among Internet users ages 50 to 64 grew by 88 per cent between April 2009 and May 2010.

The research also found that the percentage of those 65 and older using social media grew from 13% to 26% during that same stretch.

Although young adults continue to be the primary users of social media, older users are gaining momentum and surpassing youth in the number of new users.

Individuals who are not yet utilizing social media to manage their communication efforts may be inspired by these benefits to doing so.

Photo and video sharing The majority of photos being taken today are digital, as fewer people are making prints of their photos. Rather, they are being shared via e-mail or through social media sites. Grandparents can

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Improved feelings of well-being Avoiding feelings of isolation and loneliness can benefit older men and women. A study by Dr. Shelia Cotten, a sociologist and associate professor from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, revealed that Internet use was associated with a 30% decrease in depressive symptoms among older adults who used it regularly, while other studies have shown similarly impressive results.

Working the mind Going online, chatting on social media or simply writing an e-mail works areas of the brain. Typing also helps improve manual dexterity. These factors can be beneficial for seniors looking to stay sharp.

Using the Internet as a form of communication is a growing trend among the 50-plus demographic. It enables them to stay connected with family and the world in a variety of ways.

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Senior LIFESTYLES Survey finds number of Canadians expecting to retire by age 66 has declined by almost 50 per cent TORONTO - Economic uncertainty over the past five years has had an impact on Canadians’ retirement plans, according to a recent Sun Life Financial survey.

The annual Canadian Unretirement Index found the number of Canadians who expect to be retired at age 66 has dropped to only 27 per cent in this year’s study - from 51% in 2008 (a decline of almost 50%).

For the first time in five years of tracking retirement trends, the index found that the number of Canadians who expect to be retired at 66 (27 %) is almost equal to Canadians who expect to be working full-time at 66 (26%).

Almost another third (32 %) expect to be working part-time at 66, adding up to almost 60% of Canadians who expect to work past the traditional retirement age, while about 15 % are not certain.

“The dream of being able to afford a full retirement at age 66 is declining among Canadians; it’s being replaced by the reality that many people expect to be working beyond the traditional retirement age,” said Kevin Dougherty, president of Sun Life Financial Canada.

“The aftermath of the financial crisis of 2008 has had a lasting impact with more Canadians expecting they will need to work longer as a result.”

The survey revealed more Canadians are expecting to work past 66 because of necessity and fear of outliving their savings. Findings include: - 63% expect they will need to work past 66 compared with 37% wanting to work; - with Canadians expecting to be retired for an average of 20 years, over a third (38 per cent) say there is a serious risk of outliving their retirement savings; and - almost a third (31%) of Canadians are not at all confident that they will have enough for medical expenses.

The survey also found that Canadians have a gap in their thinking about retirement savings. They anticipate requiring an average income of $46,000 per year for their retirement, yet they are only aiming to have $385,687 in retirement savings (excluding their home and other property).

At the same time, only a quarter of Canadians (23%) stated saving for retirement was their number one priority. Paying down debt or

credit cards was the number one priority for nearly half of Canadians.

The priority placed on saving for retirement varies with age.

It was a top financial priority for 37% of early Baby Boomers in the 57 to 65 year age group. The number dropped to 12 per cent of people in Generation X - 30 to 46 year old age group - who say it’s their top financial priority.

In terms of their investments, interest rates are on the minds of Canadians.

Twice as many Canadians (25%) want the interest rate go up in 2013, compared with the number who want to see it decline (13%). There are also differences in age groups. Thirty one per cent of early boomers (age 57 to 65) want to see the interest rate rise compared to 24% of Generation Xers (30 to 46) and late Boomers (47 to 56).

For more key findings and results on the 2013 Canadian Unretirement Index, visit www. sunlife.ca/unretirementindex.

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QUEEN’S PARK - Ontario is launching an action plan to respond to the growing needs of the province’s aging population and provide seniors with better access to health care, quality resources and improved safety and security.

The Action Plan for Seniors builds on the recently released highlights from the report Living Longer, Living Well by Dr. Samir Sinha. Using a crossgovernment approach, the plan draws on new and existing programs and initiatives aimed at ensuring that seniors and their caregivers have access to the services they need, when and where they need them The plan is designed to: - provide more home care services by expanding personal support worker services through community support agencies; - create a one-stop information source for seniors’ services online at ontario.ca/seniorsand by phone at 1-888-910-1999; - enhance elder abuse prevention training for community agencies; and - implement a wandering prevention program to help families living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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She added, “What is best for Ontario seniors is best for Ontario. Together with seniors and their families and caregivers, and our community partners, we will make Ontario the best place in North America to grow older. Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors provides Ontario’s seniors with the information that they, their families and caregivers need to make choices that will help seniors feel safe and supported, and to remain healthy and independent for as long as possible,” Jeffrey added.

Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews stated, “Supporting the independence of older Ontarians requires an all-hands-on-deck approach, across all sectors, and including partnership between families, care providers and government. By working together, we can provide seniors with the care they need to live long, active and healthy lives.”

The ministry notes that by 2017, for the first time, Ontario will be home to more people over 65 than children under 15 and the number of seniors in Ontario is expected to more than double by 2036.

The text of the action plan acknowledges “The province we live in today was shaped by it’s oldest citizens. The province our children and grandchildren live in will have been

Taking action - The Action Plan for Seniors is the provincial government’s response to address the growing needs of Ontario’s aging population. The plan is to provide home care services, information resources and support families of those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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The action plan contains homes permanently. There are the plan, starting in 2013, prinew initiatives designed to pro- currently some long-term care mary care physicians will be mote better health for Ontario’s homes in Ontario that offer encouraged to provide about “assess and restore” services 30,000 more house calls than seniors.

Noting that falls constitute through the Convalescent Care the 228,000 currently provided. one of the leading causes of Program to help recovering They also plan to expand house call services to include other preventable injury in seniors, seniors return home.

As part of the action plan, health providers, such as nurse the government plans to increase the number of exer- the province plans to expand practitioners and other health cise and falls prevention pro- these “assess and restore” ser- care professionals.

The plan points out a grams throughout the province, vices, designating 250 more “ensuring that Local Health short-stay convalescent care “Hospital at Home” model Integration Networks and pub- beds in long-term care homes of care is becoming increaslic health units are able to pro- and will continue to look for ingly popular in other jurisvide a range of programs for ways of expanding the program dictions. The model avoids in the long-term care, commu- the need for hospitalization seniors.” by moving the care into the The plan recognizes that nity and hospital sectors.

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patient’s home. This promotes “increased patient satisfaction, reduces treatment complications, increases provider work satisfaction, and reduces pressure on the acute sector as a result of fewer patients waiting for hospital admission from emergency departments,” the government states.

“We will provide more care at home across the province through innovative models such as the Hospital at Home program and help our hospitals and emergency departments become more senior friendly.”

A “wandering prevention” program, designed to deal with concerns faced by the families of people with Alzheimer disease or related dementias about the risk of seniors going missing will be rolled out in phases beginning in 2013.

“Due to changes in the brain, once-familiar surroundings may no longer be recognized, and people with dementia can often become lost without warning,” the plan notes This program was announced in May 2011, and is being developed in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and Ontario Police College.

Other health initiatives addressed under the plan include an increase in the number of active living fairs and social and recreational programs; more stringent fire safety standards for retirement and long-term care facilities and re-introducing legislation to give employees up to eight weeks of unpaid, job-protected time away from work to care for a family member with a serious medical condition.

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: Mary Poppins sweeps in to McEntire to play at Saugeen Summer Nights Dunfield Theatre for a must-see show

by Kelly Waterhouse CAMBRIDGE - If the inaugural performance of Mary Poppins is any indication, then the future of entertainment at the Dunfield Theatre will be “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

Drayton Entertainment’s production of Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is a spectacle of magic and imagination that engages young and old, with a refreshingly spirited take on a classic tale.

The ups and downs on Cherry Tree Lane are brought to life by a cast of incredible performers, from the lead actors to the back-up chimney sweeps. It is an ensemble cast that makes you feel as if Broadway came to town.

And it did, with the talents of Mark Ledbetter in the role of Bert, who ties the story together weaving charm and mystery through song and dance.

Jayme Armstrong flies into the role of Mary with a confidence and charisma, making the role her own. Capturing the hearts of the audience, Armstrong blows in on the wind and stirs up the plot, leaving audiences hopeful and uplifted.

Pulling some magic out of the carpet bag were Hadley Mustakas and Trek Buccino in the role of the Banks’ children. These two young stars were a team in every sense and deserve much credit for their mature stage presence and loveable appeal.

Jackie Mustakas brought great warmth and sincerity to the role of Winifred Banks, playing well off her fictional spouse, the gruff George Banks, played by James Kall, who takes audiences from stern to humble in an affectionate way.

It would be amiss not to mention the powerful performances by Jayne Lewis, whose moving performance and sweet song in the role of Bird Woman was captivating, while her tyrannical alter ego Miss Andrew was a scene stealer.

She added a component to the show that left a lasting, laughing impression.

HARRISTON - Country music icon Reba McEntire headlines an initial list of performers scheduled to appear at the Saugeen Summer Nights musical festival here this summer.

In addition to McEntire, who holds the record for the most Academy of Country Music Awards for top female vocalist (seven), the recently announced line-up includes 2010 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) male artist of the year Gord Bamford, 2010 Country Music

REBA McENTIRE Association (CMA) doubleaward winner Billy Currington, 2011 CMA nominee Colt Ford,

2013 Juno Award nominee Kira Isabella and multiple Juno and CCMA award winner Johnny Reid.

Promoter Richard Sharpe of The Concert Factory said additional acts for the three-day event will be announced.

This year’s festival will take place at the HarristonMinto Community Centre fairgrounds from June 13 to 15.

Tickets are on sale through www.ticketpro.ca or www. budweisergardens.com.

Early bird discounts are available.

Dalton paintings on exhibit at Minto Art Gallery

Merry musical - Jayme Armstrong stars in the title role in Drayton Entertainment’s production of Mary Poppins, playing until April 28 at the new Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge. submitted photo The three ensemble cast numbers featured impeccable choreography, set design and a musical score to bring it all to life. The Chimney Sweep’s Step in Time dance was a fabulous high-energy tap performance.

The whimsical spectacle of the theme song Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, was a visual delight with imaginative costumes and a colourful set. When the toys came to life in Playing the

Game, every parent who has ever uttered “clean up your room” wanted to cheer along.

This performance of Mary Poppins is “uplifting” for the whole family and a good reminder that great theatre continues to grow closer to home.

When the wind blows through on April 28, this production will leave a magical lingering in it’s wake. Catch Mary Poppins before she flies away. For tickets: dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com.

HARRISTON - Brian Dalton, well-known Canadian artist and former head of the Norwell District Secondary School art department, is exhibiting his paintings at the Minto Arts Gallery at the Harriston Public Library until April 27.

Dalton taught at Norwell for 27 years, setting up an art program that some considered the envy of Wellington County.

“He was one of those teachers former students continue to remember with fondness and awe, not only for his knowledge of different art techniques and art history, but particularly for his own technical craftsmanship,” states a press release from the Minto Arts Council.

Dalton views his works as

representational rather than self-expressionist.

“My work is always about my subject, never about me,” he states.

Dalton’s primary source of inspiration is nature, wherein he finds “a life force in mundane objects, or old buildings and sometimes just in the visual effects of shadows and reflections.”

Since his retirement from teaching and moving to Ripley, Dalton’s painting has become a full-time occupation and he has begun experimenting with more abstract concepts.

“Brian Dalton is a ‘fine’ artist in every sense of the word with his works widely sold and coveted,” the arts council states.

Concurrent with Dalton’s Beyond the Surface exhibition, sponsored by Harry Stone’s Pizza Burger, the gallery will also host several drawings from Norwell students in the entry room and shop.

An artist’s reception for the exhibit will be held on March 21 from 7 to 9pm.

Dalton will give an in-depth presentation about his works and techniques on April 11 from 7 to 8pm. The presentation is the first of the Arts and Lecture Series being hosted by the Minto Arts Council at the gallery, located on the top floor of the Harriston Public Library.

For information email info@ mintoartscouncil.ca or call Wesley Bates at 519-327-8529.

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Strachan receives minor hockey volunteer award

Coach honoured - The Brian “Bernie” Robinson Memorial Award, honouring five years or more of service as a volunteer with the Centre Wellington Minor Hockey Association (CWMHA), was recently presented to coach Ian Strachan, left, who has guided the Atom team 21 and the Pee Wee select team, and also spent some time behind the bench for the Pee Wee house league team this season. The award was presented by Paul and Noni Nixon, of the CWMHA. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

Bronze performance - Puslinch curler Travis Anderson, far left, of the Galt Curling Club in Cambridge, was skip for Team Anderson at the Boys bantam provincial tournament in Ottawa recently. Team Anderson finished third in Ontario and Anderson was voted by his curling peers to receive the 2012-13 sportsmanship award. Team Anderson members, from left, are: Anderson, Tyler Twining (vice), Justin Fraser (second) and Grant Fraser (lead). The team is coached by Byron Scott, and assistant coach Stuart Anderson. submitted photo

Centre Wellington team wins PeeWee LL championship Champs - The Centre Wellington Team 41 won the Local League Pee Wee Red Division Championship over Erin-Hillsburgh Team 48 in a 1-0 victory recently, wrapping up the season for both teams.

Division champs - The Arthur Vipers took home the Atom White Division Local League Championship recently with a 6-3 victory over Centre Wellington’s Team 21 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, ending a great season for both teams. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

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FROM PAGE TWO Theatre presents “Calendar Girls” based on the story of a feisty group of middle-aged British women who rally together for a good cause and, in the process, convince one another to pose for a charity calendar with a rather racy twist. Wed.-Fri. 8pm, Sat. 2pm and 8pm. Call 905-873-6868. Tickets $20, Seniors $15. Erin Centre 2000 Theatre, 14 Boland Dr. Calendar proceeds to Bethel Hospice. *** Minto Arts Council Exhibit featuring Artist Brian Dalton. Artist Reception 7-9pm. Show runs March 5 - April 27. Minto Arts Gallery, third floor Harriston Library. 519-327-8529.

tues. Mar. 26

Fri. Mar. 22

Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston ham and scalloped potato dinner. two sittings 4:30 and 6pm. Tickets $13 per person. Under 12 years $6. For tickets call 519-343-3428 or 519-343-3144. *** Wellington County Community Connect: Get’n by can be tough, come out and see how we can help. No cost haircuts, manicure, massage, learn about agencies that serve Wellington County.

Arthur Arena, Lower Hall. 10am-6pm. Bus. *** Arkell United Church - Chili Supper and Hootenanny. 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. Admission Adults $12, Children 5-12 $6, under 5 are free. Supper: 5-7pm. Bring your instrument or just listen.

Draw prizes. For information or tickets, call Penny 519-822-6709 or Teresa 519-767-0963. *** Euchre. Harriston Legion Branch #296, Harriston. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more info. call 519-338-2843. *** Ladies Coffee Hour in Rockwood, last Friday of the month, 9:3011:30am. Everyone welcome. St. John’s Anglican Church, 112 Guelph St. For more info. call 519-856-9211. *** Country Dance Hoedown Fundraiser. 8pm. Guelph Optimist Club, 89 Beechwood Ave. $10. Cash bar, snacks. Dress up in your favourite country theme and have some great fun. Licensed event.

Please call 519-822-9581. *** Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. 5-7pm. Alma Community Centre $12. *** Fergus contra dance with live music by Steve Fuller and Friends.

Guest caller Tara Bolker. 8-10:30pm. Admission $10 per person (youth free). Victoria Park Field House, 150 Albert St. W., Fergus. No partner or previous experience necessary Contact Janice Ferri at 519-843-9971. *** The Annual World Day of Prayer Service, 2pm. Central Pentecostal Church, 7674 Colborne St., Elora. This is an ecumenical service, and all are welcome. *** All Saints Community Dinner. Turkey Pot Pie, with bread, salad and dessert. Come enjoy a simple meal with your neighbours.

6-7pm; no sermon and no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted and gluten-free available. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. “The one with the big white spire”.

Wed. Mar. 27

Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Homemade Easter Ham Luncheon.

12 noon. Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meeting, 7:30pm, Heritage River Retirement Community, 25 Wellington Drive, Elora. Robert Pavlis, B.Sc. Chemistry, M. Sc. Biochemistry, Master Gardener, will help us unravel some “Garden Myths”.

Light refreshments are provided and everyone is welcome. *** Grand Valley and District Horticultural Society meeting 7:30pm to hear guest speaker Darren Heimbecker speak on “Dwarf Conifers”. All are welcome to attend with a light lunch and coffee/tea to follow the speaker. Our silent auction closes at 3:30pm at the Grand Valley library and auction items will be available at this meeting.

thurs. Mar. 28

Waterloo Wellington NFO-Ontario Annual Awards Night and AGM,. 6:30pm social and 7pm dinner at the Legion in Arthur. The guest speaker Paul Kozak, Ontario Provincial Apiarist will share the latest research on bees. Tickets for the Farmers’ Dinner are $20 and can be reserved by calling John Sutherland 519-855-4651.

Everyone is welcome. *** All You Can Eat Wings. Harriston Legion Branch #296. Starting at 6:30 till we run out. $12 per person. Entertainment. For more info. call 519-338-2843.

fri. Mar. 29

Arthur Legion Br. 226 Fish Night. 5-7pm. 2pc. Fish and Chips, coleslaw and bun $12. Take outs available. 519-848-5326. *** Eden Mills Presbyterian Church annual Good Friday breakfast and bake sale, from 8-10:30am. Everyone welcome! Adults - $7, Children (ages 5-10) - $5, Under 5 yrs - $2. Under 2 yrs – Free. *** Arthur Legion Fish Night. 5-7pm. 2 pc. Fish dinner $12. *** Easter Services at Everton Community Church - 0379 Evert St., Everton. Good Friday Communion Service 10:30am. Easter Sunday Worship Service on Mar. 31st 10:30 am. Further information available by calling 519-856-1185. *** Annual Good Friday Cantata. A Time for Reflection, Grace Anglican Church, Arthur, 7:30pm. Directed by Derek Moore, performed by combined area singers. Free will offering.

Sat. Mar. 23

Adult / Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519836-1015. Join us for fun, exercise, music & friendship. *** Country Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Tri-Country Band.

Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-8469611. *** Purple Carpet Gala Disco Night. 5pm. Delta Guelph Hotel.

Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis’ fundraising dinner and auction. Dust off your disco polyester and join us for a fab time.

Silent and live auctions, door prizes, raffle, games, D.J. Tickets $80 each. Phone: 519-836-1110. *** Curl For A Cause Bonspiel. Supporting our Community. Fergus Curling Club. Raising money for six local charities. Looking for interested curlers/curling teams. Please contact Bruce Hawkins 519-787-0132. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke. 8:30pm.

Sat. Mar. 30

Adult / Senior Ice Skating. Fergus Brass Band plays centre ice.

8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost for the band night is $10. Contact 519-836-1015. Join us for fun, exercise, music & friendship. *** Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to The Country Versatiles. *** Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church, Harris Street Rockwood 8-11am. Tickets at the door. $20 Adults, $5 Child(512) and $20 Family Deal. All welcome. For info. 519-856-4160.

Thurs. apr. 4

Belwood Lions Jamboree- 7:30pm Belwood Hall. Come and play, sing, dance and just enjoy the entertainment. Admission $5pp.

(Performing musicians: Free). Call 519-843-7011 for information. *** Dealing with Teen Stress. 7pm Centre Wellington District High School. Presented by Dr. C. Sturdy. All Parents and Teens Welcome!

Sun. Mar. 24

Harriston Legion’s Annual Mini Golf & Steak Dinner. Harriston Legion Branch #296. 1pm sharp start. $18 per person Children 12 and under $10. Steak or Chicken Dinner only $14. Families of 5 or more $14 per person. Please sign up by March 15. For more info. call 519-338-2843. *** Erin Legion Olde Tyme Jamboree - Doors open 12:30pm. For an additional $10 you can enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner at 5pm.

fri. apr. 5

Community Euchre, sponsored by Optimist Club of Puslinch.

7:30pm at Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person, includes lunch. 50/50 draw. Call Neil Smith for info. 519-837-3838. *** Harriston - Minto Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society will be selling Daffodils on Fri. and Sat. at Harriston L&M, Home Hardware, Gray’s Liquidation and Royal Bank. In Clifford at Royal Bank; in Palmerston at Minto Express office. To order ahead phone Laverne Stinson 519-338-5566.

Mon. Mar. 25

Victoria Park Seniors Centre: New Members Talk & Tour 1pm.

Interested in joining the Centre or learning what we have to offer, join us! Call 519-787-1814 to register.

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Pitching in - The Centre Wellington Minor Softball Association held its annual community fundraiser pancake breakfast recently at Sam’s Burgers in Fergus. Patrons made a financial or non-perishable food donation to the Centre Wellington Food Bank and enjoyed a hot breakfast. The group raised $100 in cash donations and gathered several pounds of food. submitted photo

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Guelph Horticultural Society, Annual Pot Luck supper and Awards Presentations. 6:30pm. Bring a hot or cold dish, salad or dessert; your utensils, plate and cup. Guest speaker Warren Heimbecker. Dublin Street Church, 68 Suffolk Street N. New members welcome. *** Pepper Cards. Harriston Legion #296. Start at 1:30pm sharp. For more info. call 519-338-2843. *** CW Probus Meeting. Speaker: CW Mayor Joanne Ross Zuj. “Changing Challenges into Opportunities.” Facilitator: John Wheatley. 10am Aboyne Hall at Wellington County Museum.

Retired seniors welcome.

Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Horoscopes - For the third week of March -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Are you ready for surprises, Aries? If not, loosen up a little bit because there is a little excitement in store for you. It will come when you least expect it.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You may need an extra dose of patience this week, Taurus. Some difficult tasks are ahead and you will be in charge of getting things back to normal.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, though many things can induce stress, the infectious sound of children’s laughter will quickly take you out of a slump.

Take some time to enjoy the simpler things in life.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some issues that require your attention arise at the office even though you may feel you have already devoted enough time to work responsibilities this week.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A memorable night is on the horizon, Leo. It may be Wednesday or Thursday, so plan to look your best on those days. Romance could be in the air as well.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, before reacting to something this week, take a few deep breaths before saying or doing anything. This way you can be sure you are not engaging in a knee-jerk reaction.

through financial concerns.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may need to take a look at your finances and any things you can do to address any issues. Tweak things that have not been working as you had hoped.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, make some concessions if it means keeping the peace around the house. Sometimes you have to simply sit back and let others be in the spotlight.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, take a few moments to think about what you expect from a particular person and then develop a strategy that will bring you to that end. It sounds easy, but it will require effort.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Sometimes things last, but other times they fizzle away, Aquarius.

You may not be able to predict the outcome of everything, but you can take steps to protect the things you want to save.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Others will quickly figure out that there is no one quite like you, Pisces. You are a great friend to be around.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, someone you can trust will be by your side this week when you need the most support. He or she also can help with sorting

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Long Service Retirement Local Taste Real Initiative Recognized At Provincial Conference The Guelph-Wellington Taste Real initiative received an award at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario conference gala in February.

After over 36 years, Bill Smith, Fleet Manager, with the County Roads Division, will retire on April 26.

Wellington County Council and staff congratulate Bill on his retirement.

Taste Real was recognized under the ‘Product Development’ category. Local Mayors and Economic Development staff celebrated the win at February’s County Council meeting.

Volunteer Opportunities at Wellington Terrace

Looking for Your Next Great Read?

Get hooked on the latest book suggestions from your library – from new releases to the great classics! Wellington County Library has a new online newsletter service called NextReads. It provides book suggestions for a variety of reading tastes. A few of the newsletters available include: ■ Mystery ■ Romance ■ Armchair Travel ■ Fantasy ■ Home, Garden and DIY ■ Teen Scene ■ and much more Visit our www.wellington.ca/Library to sign up and start discovering great books!

Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home is recruiting volunteers for spring and summer roles.

Farm Windbreaks: The science speaks for itself!

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Early germination Protection during the growing season 10 to 20% increase in crop yields Saves soil moisture, topsoil, nutrients and organic matter

Talk to a neighbour who already has a windbreak. Search the Internet using “Windbreaks in North American Agricultural Systems” for more useful information.

Wellington County has programmes to assist landowners in planting windbreaks.

Contact Rob Johnson at 519.830.7306 or robj@wellington.ca for more information.

Trees are the best line of defence against climate change.

ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Accessibility Clerk 519.837.2600 x 2373 or accessibility@wellington.ca

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Dining Room Assistance; helping residents who are no longer able to assist themselves at meal times; one hour weekly during evening meals or any meal on the weekend

■ Taking residents out for rides on our duet bicycles ■ Accompanying Recreation Staff on golf cart rides with residents ■ Supporting programmes and services in our dementia‐care neighbourhoods ■ Musical entertainment for large group special events For more information about volunteer roles for adults and teens, please contact: Mary Black Gallagher T: 519.846.5359 x 266 E: maryb@wellington.ca

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