Inside Wellington April 26, 2013

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Second Section April 26, 2013

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CWL Garage Sale. St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira. 4-8pm Friday, 8am-12 noon Saturday. *** Fergus Contra Dance. 8-10:30pm. Victoria Park Field House, 150 Albert St. West, Fergus. Admission $10. (students $8.) Always live music. No partner or previous experience necessary. Janice Ferri at 519-843-9971. *** Spring Artisan’s Showcase and Shopping Event supporting the Power of Play, taking place from 6-9pm at the Fergus Legion. *** Brighton Chapter #201 O.E.S. Euchre in the Masonic Hall, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. 7:30pm. Lunch. Call Betty at 519-7878250. *** 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. *** Elora United Church/Howell’s Fish Fry and Silent Auction. Elora Community Centre. 5-7:30pm. Tickets at Elora United Church 519-846-0122 or call 519-846-9451. Adults: $15, Children under 12: $8. Takeout also available. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre Special Event: Art and Hobby Show. 1-3pm. Donations accepted at the door. Call 519-787-1814 for more information. 150 Albert St. W. *** Neil Diamond Tribute Concert Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Elora Legion Maple Leaf Room, 8pm. Call the Branch at 519-846-9611 for more info. *** Euchre. Harriston, Legion Branch #296. Start at 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person, Bring a Partner. Call 519-3382843. *** Arthur and Area Historical Society: Third of four talks on local perspectives on World War II. “War Brides”. 1-2:30pm, Historical Rooms, 146 George St., Arthur. Free. Everyone welcome. *** All Saints Community Dinner. Spaghetti and meatballs, bread, salad and dessert, no charge, even for seconds. 6-7pm; no sermon and no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted and glutenfree available. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. *** April 26, 27, 28. Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. “The New Footlight Follies”, all the fun of a traditional vaudeville show.

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Partners With Purpose 5th Annual Silent Auction for Haiti. 79pm. Fergus market, third floor of the Foundry Building, 195 St. David Street South, Fergus. *** Country Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Country Versatiles.

Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519846-9611. *** Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Tri Country Classic Country. *** Town of Erin 9th Annual Spring Home and Lifestyle Show.

Centre 2000 Arena 14 Boland Dr. Erin. 10am–4pm. 519-2171630. *** Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church, Harris Street, Rockwood. Tickets available at the door. Adults $7, Children $5 and Family Deal $20. All welcome. 519-856-4160. *** Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per plate. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Sausage, eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, juice, tea, coffee. *** Spring Basement Sale 8am-12pm. St. James Anglican Church Queen St. Fergus. Something for everyone. *** KIPPelora one day training sessions to learn the art of baking in a wood fired oven. Demonstrations in fire starting, dough making and baking. 9am-2:30pm, lunch is included. $10 per person. We welcome donations; seasoned hardwood is always appreciated.

To register call Kent Smith at 226-384-3788. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke 8:30pm.

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Rotary Club of Centre Wellington 8th annual Grand Taste of Culinary Arts, at the Grand River Raceway in Elora. 12- 3:30pm.

Tickets available in advance and at the door. Call 519-846-2860. *** Palmerston Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner will be available. 519-343-2004. *** A Celtic Celebration 2pm. Featuring The Fair Wind, Celticinspired songs, instruments, dance forms, and reception treats.

Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road, Guelph. At the door, $25 for adults, $10 for children and students. Contact the church, 519-822-7690 for tickets. *** Sundays @ 3 Concert Series. 3pm. “Vikings on Vacation”. Arctic Fusion blends traditional music from Scandinavia, the Baltics, Nova Scotia and elsewhere. Admission at the door: $20/Students $5. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guelph. 519821-0610. *** Erin Legion Jamboree, doors open at 12:30pm. Roast beef dinner at 5pm. *** The Day of Mourning to honour workers injured and killed on the job. In Guelph it is held at Goldie Mill Park. 11am with light refreshment to follow at the Baker Street Station. *** All welcome - “Sing into Spring” concert with The Kerr Family.

2pm. Burns’ Presbyterian Church, 155 Main St. Erin.

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CW Probus Meeting. Speaker: Liz Vogt “Right Sizing, Not Down Sizing”. Facilitator: Barb Lynden. 10am Aboyne Hall at Wellington County Museum. Retired seniors welcome. *** Fish Fry. Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs. 4:30-7pm. Advance tickets only. Adults $14.50, children 12 and under -$7. Takeout will be available. For tickets call 519-885-5012 or 519-664-2311. *** Everton Cemetery Board Annual meeting. 7:30pm at the home of Gord and Grace Thomson, 5319 6th Line. Call for info. 519-8564268. Volunteers welcome.

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*** Guelph Chamber Choir Songfest 2013: World Music – Community Concert, 8pm. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. Box office: 519-763-3000. Single tickets $25 each or 4 for only $80. Students $10. *** Maryhill KofC Vegas Night. Bridgeport Rod and Gun Club. 1229 Beitz Road, RR1 Breslau. 8pm. Food available. Call Mike 519648-3394 or Doug 519-648-2939. *** Garage Sale 8am. Fergus Curling Club, St. George St. W., Fergus. Fundraiser for The Optimist Club of CW-Fergus .

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Belwood Lions Jamboree- 7:30pm Belwood Hall. Admission $5pp. (Performing musicians: Free). Call 519-843-7011 for info.

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Hillsburgh Baptist Church Fish Fry Dinner. 5-7pm. $15 per adult, $8 12 and under. Phone 519-823-0419 to reserve your ticket and pay at the door. Take out dinner is available.

The Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary Spring Luncheon. Pulled beef on a bun. Mount Forest Legion. 11:30am-1:30pm $8 per person. Bake sale and 50/50 draw. *** 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. *** Mount Forest Spring Quilt Show. Friday 10-6pm, Saturday 10-5pm. Mount Forest & District Sports Complex. $5 Admission, Kids under 12 free. 300+ quilts, vendors, demonstrations. For more information call Pat Graham 519-323-2009 or Joanne Alexander 519-323-1917. *** Arthur and Area Historical Society: Last of four talks on local perspectives on World War II. “A Local Hero’s Experiences”.

1-2:30pm, Historical Rooms, 146 George Street, Arthur. Free.

Everyone welcome. *** Until May 11- Elora Community Theatre presents an adult comedy entitled “Sitting Pretty” at the Fergus Grand Theatre. Partial nudity and strong language. Tickets: 519-787-1981. *** Continued on page 15

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The Black family: Building a legacy of Percheron pride

Above: Early days - Reginald Black shows his Percheron, Dock, at the 1958 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Dock earned 1st Champion Gelding that year. submitted photo

by Kelly Waterhouse

Reg and Helen operated a HILLSBURGH - At 92 years old, Reginald (Reg) dairy farm on 186 acres in Black can look back on his Moorefield. The couple put life with pride and a sense of whatever extra money they accomplishment for creating could into becoming master an award-winning legacy for Percheron breeders.

“Even then, horses didn’t the Percheron breed, a tradition that is sure to carry on through make a lot of money,” said Robert. generations of his family.

When it came time to invest “Reg M. Black, without a He adds, “Reg had little use shadow of a doubt, is one of in what Roy describes as “founthe best known figures in the dation mares,” the pedigree of for Percheron horses that threw Percheron world,” said Bruce two horses from Indiana caught their feet in all directions. His goal was to breed Percherons A. Roy, a feature writer for Reg’s attention.

Green Lea Easter, a year- with character; handsome draft the Draft Horse Journal, in a feature story titled, Reg Black: ling mare, and two-year-old horses that could travel correct, mare Green Lea Lynda were whose intelligent heads were A Percheron Icon.

“His pursuit of the ideal purchased from the Indiana carried high on well-turned Draft Horse Auction in 1956, necks of a pleasing length.” horse never faltered.”

To achieve that, Reg took In an interview with the a pair of full-sisters, sired by Advertiser, Roy adds, “He has Lynnwood Koncarhope, who calculated risks.

“In some ways it was more been a very major player of the had a style and quality that Reg breed and one of the principle admired and a genetic history of an experiment,” explained architects of the breed as we that included champion show Robert. “His philosophy was horses with a winning reputa- you would never pick a mare know it today.” who would let your stallion Raised on a farm on the cur- tion at the RWF. Over the years, Reg worked down.” rent site of the Toronto Pearson Taking into account the International Airport, Reg’s to establish his Blackhome early experience with draft Percheron breed line, which strong mare line in the stalRobert notes took time in the lion’s pedigree was key. horses was working the land.

“When you have a stallion Though his family would days before horse semen could eventually leave the farm, be ordered and shipped for from a strong mare line, you don’t want to lose the charReg’s participation in horse breeding purposes.

“Dad liked the Percheron’s acteristics the stallion has shows and junior farmer groups imprinted on him a dream that breed character and their from that mare line,” Robert he never lost sight of: to return temperament,” said Robert. explained.

Using the example of to the land and the show ring “They’re responsive. They try with top-quality draft horses. to please and they are generally a good foot, Robert notes it could take generations to breed Percherons became his horse good tempered.”

Roy admired Reg’s abil- a horse with a good foot, and of choice.

“He was raised on a farm ity to see beyond what was in only one or two generations to and it’s what he always wanted fashion in the breeding cir- lose that quality entirely.

“It’s so important,” he conto do,” said Robert Black, the cles, and seek out stallions for second of Reg and his late wife his mares that were not often firmed. “My dad bred some mares outside and it paid off. sought after.

Helen’s three children.

“He was one that often Because he had success with Reg’s real initiation into Percheron breeding began in coloured outside the lines,” them, it became a life-long endeavour to win the Royal.”

1946, with the $220 purchase Roy said.

With a list of wins for “Reg wasn’t swayed by of Leanna Laet at the Indiana Sale for a friend who would the crowd. He used his own Reserve and Grand Champions, instincts about what genetics the Blackhome name has left later change his mind.

Leanna Laet would go on to he wanted to use, and often its mark at fairs and competiplace second in the broodmare what genetics he used were tions internationally.

Calling Reg a “man of class at the Canadian National little known and little appreciconviction,” Roy said, “He Exhibition (CNE) and her filly ated.”

Robert agrees. “He was marched to his own drum, but won the Royal Winter Fair looking for different stallions.” he was quite willing to discuss (RWF).

Roy notes Reg’s breeding what he was doing with the “Back in the ‘50s, it was a goal to have your horses peak stock was selected to raise breed ... although there was “balanced horses with quality; little chance you were going to at the RWF,” Robert said.

That was the beginning of flat-boned Percherons, whose change his mind.” continued, “He saw Reg’s dream.

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and the U.S. that had traits, that were very strong traits that he wanted to strengthen in the bloodlines. Reg didn’t just follow the popular blood lines.”

The risks paid off.

Another important purchase came via the University of Guelph.

“The purchase of College Lynda was significant,” said Robert, who helped broker the deal in 1970 through Professor Orville Kennedy and Ivan Taylor, of the Ontario College of Agriculture.

“She had a long tail, which

father’s winnings there really put the name Blackhome out there.”

As their reputation for quality Percherons grew, the Blacks exported stallions to England and Cuba, and sold a filly foal to France.

But the shows were where Reg and his Percherons shone, and that was an important part of his passion for the breed.

“The horse shows were his vacation,” said Robert, of his father’s opportunities to travel around North America.

“But it wasn’t about the

“It wasn’t about the prizes he won. It was about the people he met.”

- Robert Black, on his father’s Percheron connections.

Percheron horses didn’t usually have. She was different ... she had a nice Percheron quality.

She had a nice foot, long neck and a nice flat hock.”

College Lynda went on to become the Grand Champion at the RWF and in many show rings, and was also a cornerstone broodmare for the Blackhome Percherons, ensuring her a place in the history of her breed.

Other horses would share a place in the Blackhome legacy, like stallions Highview Dragano and Blackhome Duke, both champions and premier sires, to name a few.

“My father’s biggest feat was attending the 1983 World Percheron Congress in Calgary,” said Robert. “My

prizes he won. It was about the people he met.”

The opportunity to represent Master Feeds with a six-horse hitch allowed Reg and his family to take part in parades, numerous shows and special events, which brought immense pride.

“We were like ambassadors,” Robert said.

Events like the Rockton World’s Fair allowed the Blackhome six-horse hitch to earn champion status. But it was the fellowship among horsemen that Reg enjoyed.

“He enjoyed taking the horses to the shows and meeting everyone. He would always lend a hand,” said Ryan Black, Reg’s grandson, who carries on the Percheron business with his

parents, Robert and Jennifer, and who hopes his own four children will follow suit.

“My grandfather spent most of his life perfecting the bloodlines. He found a good cross and from them came world champions and many other champions in both mares and stallions,” said Ryan, who has fond memories of shows working alongside Reg and his father.

“He taught us all the little things, he taught us about the show ring and horses and how to be around them, and these are all things we can pass down. It’s a family affair still and we’re trying to carry it on.”

Though Reg now makes his home off the farm, Robert is carrying on his father’s tradition as owner of Ryanday Farms (named for his children Ryan and Dayna), a Percheron farm in Hillsburgh run with his wife Jennifer.

When Robert reflects on the legacy his father will leave behind, it is the future of a breed of horses his father respects and admires.

“He changed the industry to a more modern-sized horse, more up-headed, a somewhat finer bone, with more action, more presence and style.

“He managed to do that without losing the characteristics and fair qualities of what you look for in a draft horse.

I think that will be my father’s legacy in the breed.”

This will be Robert’s 65th year competing at the RWF, and he’s happy to do it.

“It’s just something I enjoy doing because my family are involved in it. It’s a family thing.”

For more information visit www.ryandayfarm.com.

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EQUINE Two popular events help support programs at Sunrise Therapeutic

Proud barn winner - Lorna and Jim Kearns had their dream hobby barn built recently on their property outside of Elora. The design and build project was completed by Post Farm Structures of Alma. The barn currently houses one horse, but there is room for Lorna’s dream of more. The 44-by 48-foot barn features three custom-welded horse stalls, a tack room, a run-in area and a second storey storage mezzanine, with many windows for natural light. The project earned the construction crew the Canadian Farm Builders Association’s horse barn category 1 award. The Kearns were presented a plaque for the award by Garret Pieffers, Post project manager, far left, and president Herman Post, far right. The company was also recognized for a 9,415 square foot stable and arena renovation. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

“In addition to our therapy and life skills programs, Sunrise offers a variety of seasonal recreation programs,� officials state. “These programs are fully integrated, enabling children with and without special needs to learn

PUSLINCH TWP. Located on a 102-acre farm here is Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, a registered charity that since 1982 has provided therapy, recreation and life skills opportunities for children and adults with a wide range of special needs.

A leader in the national therapeutic riding community, Sunrise is the first accredited Therapeutic Riding Instructor Training School in Canada. Its instructor training and internship programs attract student instructors from across Canada and around the world.

But to those who participate in weekly riding programs, Sunrise is a very special place of acceptance, accomplishment and achievement. “The human-animal bond is a powerful motivator, and makes this a unique form of physical, cognitive and behavioural therapy that riders look forward to all week,� states a press release from the centre.

All lessons are taught by certified instructors, with input from a consultant physiotherapist and occupational therapist.

and play together in a structured, supportive setting, with proceeds supporting the yearround therapy program.�

This year, Sunrise encourages residents from across Wellington County to “join in the fun� at one of its special events in support of Sunrise programs.

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Canadian music icon Rita MacNeil, who passed away last week, was scheduled to perform at the event. Sunrise officials say they will announce her replacement at a later date.

Tickets for the Galloping Gourmets event are $150 (including a $50 tax receipt) and can be obtained by calling Lynne at 519-837-0558 ext. 31.

Officials are also asking county residents to mark their calendars for Sunrise’s annual Hoofbeat Challenge on Sept.

28. Riders at the event will enjoy over 200 acres of trails during a “Hunter Pace,� which will begin at 11am, led by the Wellington County OPP Mounted Unit. Dog walkers are also welcome at the Hoofbeat Challenge, and will start out on their own special course at 10am. Ride/walk registration is a minimum $50 in pledges or entry (tax receipts provided) and includes a free T-shirt, lunch, raffle tickets, prizes and awards. The event also features lots of fun activities on the farm throughout the day for an entrance fee of $5.

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Fifth annual Centre Wellington Equine Trade Show is this weekend

by Chris Daponte FERGUS - What started out as an idea for a few horse owners to swap used tack has evolved into one of the largest one-day tack shows in the area.

In fact, the Centre Wellington Equine Trade Show, Tack Swap and Seminars, now in its fifth year, is about a lot more than just saddles, bridles and reins.

“It turned into more of a trade show than a tack swap,” said show organizer Wayne Billings.

He noted show wares can range from apparel to fences, barns and enclosures, among other items - and the show also has vendors offering helpful information such as equine first aid.

“It kind of covers all aspects about horses,” said Billings.

This year’s show, scheduled for April 28 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus, also offers seminars to those interested in attending.

Billings said he is hoping to add one or two more, but so far the show has scheduled two seminars by Lindsay Grice: - “Is it me or my horse?” at 11am, which covers horse psychology for riders; and - “The science of bits, spurs and martingales” at 1pm, which provides insight into the science and research about bits and artificial aids and how to use and choose them.

Overall, Billings said he expects this weekend’s show will include about 100 vendors and welcome upwards of 1,000 visitors.

“It’s really grown,” said Billings, noting the show started with 35 vendors in its first year. That total expanded to 60,

then to 100 within three years.

Admission to the show is just $2, including all seminars.

This year, as an added bonus, a portion of the proceeds from the show will go to the Fergus and District Kinsmen Club, which will have volunteers helping at the event.

The event also indirectly benefits Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre in Puslinch as well as the annual Trail Ride For Breast Cancer near Mansfield, through the donation of booths at the Fergus trade show.

The 2013 Centre Wellington Equine Trade Show, Tack Swap and Seminars runs from 9am to 3pm on April 28 at the Fergus sportsplex (550 Belsyde Avenue).

For more information call 519-994-3412, email info@ cwequinetradeshow.com or visit www.cwequinetradeshow. com.

Show history In January of 2009, Billings, a friend and a few supporters felt the need for an opportunity for horse enthusiasts in Wellington, Waterloo and Dufferin counties to sell, swap or buy used tack.

The hall was booked at the sportsplex in Fergus, the website was developed and advertising began to attract vendors.

Registrations were slow with the date approaching and organizers began to worry about disappointing both vendors and visitors.

“We then approached many horse-related businesses to sell or promote their business,” said Billings. “That was the turn the show needed to succeed.”

The first event was completely booked, with 35 vendors and 250 people attending.

Trade show fun - ABOVE LEFT: Ashley Tomaszewski of Erin joined Lindsay Pattolo in Fergus at last year’s Equine Trade Show Tack Swap and Seminars to fundraise for the Canadian Cowgirls trip to California to participate in the Rose Bowl Parade. ABOVE RIGHT: Steve and Sharri Close of Mount Forest were also at last year’s show in Fergus.

Advertiser file photos Billings said the feedback from the vendors and attendees “was very positive and hope was that the event would become an annual event.”

While planning the 2010 show it soon became apparent the hall used in 2009 was not large enough to handle

the bookings. So organizers booked the arena floor and the hall was used to offer 10 seminars. Attendance for the 2010 show surpassed the 500 mark.

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EQUINE

15,000 equine enthusiasts attend Can-Am All Breeds Emporium ORANGEVILLE - The Can-Am Equine All Breeds Emporium, now in its 10th year, put a horsey twist on Easter at its new Hills of the Headwaters location, the Orangeville Fairgrounds, from March 28 to 31.

Showcasing some of the equine industry’s brightest stars, the event attracted visitors to the show with over 130 vendors selling an array of products and services, from tack and clothing to veterinary care and insurance.

The event was much more than a trade show, as the nearly 15,000 horse enthusiasts soon discovered.

Organizers report classroom-style clinics and handson seminar presentations featured a diverse slate of articulate, inspiring speakers, including famed Australian horsetrainer Guy McLean, “whose humourous delivery and great cowboy looks captivated fullcapacity audiences every day.”

McLean shared the spotlight with two other renowned trainers, Jonathan Field and Stacy Westfall.

The seminars provided visitors with multiple experiences and new perspectives, as did Equine Guelph’s awardwinning interactive exhibit Equimania, the Parade of Breeds (which offered a close look at some of Ontario’s top bloodlines, from miniatures to Percherons), the patriotic Canadian Cowgirls drill team, and the Ontario Farriers Team trials - all ensuring “good value for the price of admission.”

The emporium attracted visitors with a broad range of horse interests from every corner of the province.

Even the show’s congenial promoter, Ross Millar, was surprised by the turnout, especially on Good Friday, which tested the venue’s capacity to the max.

“We were overwhelmed by the response on Friday,” he said, “and we are quickly developing a strategy to improve our capacity for next year.”

The experience on Sunday similarly proved challenging.

That day a whole new crowd lined up to meet Amber

Marshall, the Canadian actress, and star of CBC’s hit family show Heartland.

It’s no wonder local hotels sold out and local service providers profited from the ripple effect of the horse industry’s economic thrust.

“It was nice to get the extra business this time of year,” said a representative at Mono Arts and Graphics.

Regional network launched Kelly Counsell, there to launch Headwaters Horse Country (a regional equine network that will better connect the Headwaters horse industry), summarized the deep impact of the show on regional business interests: “This was the best industry networking event I have ever attended.”

If the Can-Am event is any indication, the region had better get ready for the equestrian events coming their way with the Pan-American Games in July 2015.

For more information on the event, contact Jessica Medeiros at jessica.medeiros@live.com or by calling 519-942-3011.

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Equine Guelph’s own Diane Gibbard finished the day, highlighting some staggering statistics from Equine Guelph’s recent colic industry survey. Of the 1,200 respondents, 85 per cent had a personal experience with Colic.

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Equine Guelph’s Lameness Lab not just for kicks

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Participants can spin the lameness wheel and test their knowledge with 10 questions about anatomy, lameness, risk factors and more. In a virtual lab coat for the video challenge

the task is to pin point lameness in the front end and hind end.

Another activity takes viewers through the layers of a horse with drawings of muscles, joints, tendons, bone and the hoof to learn their functions.

This helpful horse owner tool not only hones practical skills for detecting lameness, it also arms equine enthusiasts with preventative knowledge.

“We think that a visual approach to lameness will

greatly help horse caregivers better understand the basics of lameness and how to recognize the signs or symptoms in their horse,” said Dr. Cathy Rae, equine technical services veterinarian for Pfizer Animal Health.

Video commentary by Dr. Nicola Cribb, assistant professor and equine surgeon at the University of Guelph, and Dr. Ken Armstrong, equine veterinarian and partner of Halton

Equine Veterinary Services, explains how vets identify and assess lameness.

To take part, go to Equine Guelph’s ‘toolbox’ at www.

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EQUINE Ottier: Hay cubes are a suitable forage source for horses of all ages

by Debra Ottier Tired of looking for hay?

This year has brought many challenges for horse owners, with high grain prices and a shortage of hay, the number one component in a horse’s diet.

Horses daily require two to 2.5 per cent of their body weight in good quality forage, which for a 1,000 pound horse is approximately 20 to 25 pounds of hay.

Stretching hay supply An alternative to hay is hay cubes, which is a produced by taking hay, chopping it, then pressing it into a cube. Since western provinces had a great hay crop, hay cubes have not been in short supply.

Research has shown horses can safely consume at least 25% of their diet in the form of hay cubes without causing any problems, which means one can replace approximately five to 6.25 pounds of hay with hay cubes.

Most hay cubes come in 50-pound bags, which is approximately equal to 1.75 bales of hay, due to the compression. Small square bales average 30 to 40 pounds of hay, with current prices at $5 to $8 a bale or $0.16 to $0.20 a pound. Hay cubes will replace at least one fifth of bale hay with good quality forage.

Hay cubes are an excellent option for horse owners as it is easy to feed and manufacturers provide a guaranteed analysis with little variation between loads. From a nutritional standpoint, this is great method to ensure horses obtain

most of the required nutrients on a daily basis, although one has to remember that hay does not provide a complete source of nutrients. A vitamin/mineral supplement is still required to balance a horses’ ration.

With hay cubes, there is less waste, less dust and cubes are much easier to chew, a benefit for older equines with poorer teeth.

The disadvantages to hay cubes are decreased chewing time, which may lead to boredom, so a stall-bound horse may start chewing boards, stall walking or something else to relieve their boredom. Because hay cubes are easier to chew than hay, horses may eat them faster, which may lead to choking. A solution to this is to soak the hay cubes first, thereby breaking the cube up such that it cannot cause an obstruction.

Refusal of hay cubes by a horse is usually related to the texture rather then the taste of the cube, because hay cubes do not crumble easily as the horse bites them with their incisors at the front of their mouths.

Some horses may object to using their incisors to perform this task, they would rather just use these teeth for tearing pasture grass. Again, soaking the hay cubes prior to feeding will reduce refusal.

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MGAC organizers invite all backyard novices and experienced riders to “come out and play on horseback.” There is assistance for those that need

it and challenges for those who have good hand-eye coordination. Agility is needed for both horse and rider.

The games are similar, but not identical. to Pony Club’s Prince Philip Games.

Founded in 2005, MGAC operates based on the following principles:

- promoting and increasing the awareness of mounted games in Canada; - promoting safety for all riders; - encouraging participation for all ages and skill levels; - keeping costs of participation affordable for all; and - emphasizing that games

are for everyone and any age.

The mounted games will make five stops at the Grand River Raceway in Elora: May 19, June 23, July 21, Aug. 11 and Sept. 22.

For more information, details on how to join and/or to obtain registration forms visit www.MGAC.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT Fun and Follies come to Century Church Theatre April 26 to 28

Sitting pretty scared - The cast of ECT’s new production Sitting Pretty rehearse for the final play of their 40th season. From left: Jill Peterson, Gerry Butts, Kim Reitzel, Tom Bolton, Nancy Baker, Joel Lindhorst and in front, Sara Dunbar as Nancy “Sitting Pretty” on the sofa. submitted photo

ECT drops the robe on Sitting Pretty ELORA - The final play in the Elora Community Theatre’s (ECT) 40th season drops the curtain on a humourous adult comedy, Sitting Pretty.

Take two single sisters, fifty-something: one unemployed, over-weight, depressed and not just a little dragged down; the other one slender, active, self-confident, optimistic and attractive, with a good job.

In a plot full of surprises for the sisters and those they encounter, the story is one of adventure that revolves around an opportunity for one sister to be a life model in an art class, baring it all.

Director, Mary Lloyd, reveals that the Sitting Pretty actors portray real people dealing with the real challenges life brings at all ages but particularly in middle age.

The play also includes

hope, finding ways to live life to the fullest and the courage to take chances.

“These are characters with whom the audience can identify,” Lloyd said. “No matter what your age, there is always a new adventure waiting. And the characters speak to adult audiences of all ages. Love and acceptance are indeed found in the strangest places.”

The dramatic comedy contains coarse language and partial nudity, not suitable for a young audience.

The ECT presentation of Sitting Pretty, runs May 3 to 5, and May 9 to 11 at the Fergus Grand Theatre. Performances begin at 8pm except May 5 at 2pm. To purchase tickets contact the theatre at 519-7871981 or www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca. To learn more about ECT visit www.eloracommunitytheatre.com.

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HILLSBURGH - Two years ago when Century Church Theatre presented the second Footlight Follies vaudeville music hall, the response was overwhelming.

Audiences begged for another show, and Neville Worsnop answered the call, devising The New Footlight Follies with all new material, which plays April 26 to 28.

In traditional music hall style, chairman Christopher Worsnop will present those exemplary executors of excellent entertainment, Brigida Scholten, Lindsay Van Der Grinten, Dale Jones, Dave Pounds, and Norman Stell, ably assisted by Brenda Barr, Frank Rempel and Martyn Worsnop, accompanied by Jessica Callaghan at the pianoforte.

Vaudeville is defined by Webster as “a music hall vari-

ety entertainment.”

Audiences may remember the highly successful Spring Thaw, the annual variety show featuring Don Harron, which ran for many years in Toronto.

Tradition continues Footlight Follies continues this tradition, with songs and styles from country to Broadway, with even a little opera, and comedy sketches interspersed with comedy monologues, altogether a melodious miscellany designed to entertain all members of the family.

Tickets for the Century Church Theatre show, located at 72 Trafalgar Road are $25, with three performances only April 26-28, beginning at 8pm on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday at 2:30pm.

Call the box office at 519855-4586 or visit www.centurychurchtheatre.com.

Fun and Follies - Laughter and music will take the stage for three performances from April 26 to 28 at the Century Church Theatre.

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The Songs of Sinatra comes to Festival Theatre DRAYTON – Drayton Festival Theatre opens its doors and raises the curtain on the 2013 season with The Songs of Sinatra, an unforgettable tribute to The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra.

Playing eight shows a week, May 8 through June 1 this energetic production is a real treat for fans of the musical legend.

The Songs of Sinatra features the incredible talents of The Sinatra Seven, a group of tuxedo clad young crooners, who captivate audiences with their renditions Ol’ Blue Eye’s greatest hits.

“The Sinatra Seven take the music of an icon and make it accessible so that it has crossgenerational appeal,” says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment.

“Older Sinatra fans will love the music and enjoy a trip down memory lane. And there’s no denying that the younger set will love the boy band appeal of our seven dapper crooners.”

Director and set designer David Rogers is one of Canada’s leading theatre talents. His body of work speaks for itself, starring in major

productions from Broadway revues to mega-musicals and from operetta to rock opera.

Rogers is currently co-artistic director of the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia.

Kevin Forestell, George Krissa, Graham Parkhurst, Adam Francis Proulx, Chris Sams, Michael Vanhevel and Chris Zonneville possess the necessary charisma to pay homage to the great Sinatra.

Each is given a moment to shine individually, but when their talents collide together as a group they are unstoppable.

Theatregoers young and old

will delight in renditions of classic Sinatra hits like “New York, New York,” “Strangers in the Night,” “That’s Life,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Chicago,” “My Way, and many more.

The show is live on stage from May 8 to June 1 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

Tickets may by purchased online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the Drayton Festival Theatre box office, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, or by calling 519-638-5555 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Guelph Chamber Choir presents Songfest 2013 on April 27 GUELPH - Songfest concerts feature the Guelph Chamber Choir (GCC) in collaboration with other ensembles in the area, presenting their talents together.

On April 27 the group welcomes the Guelph Male Choir under the direction of Gordon Adnams, a choir that welcomes men of all ages, and the Centre Wellington Singers with conductor Louise Elder, a 60-voice community choir based in Fergus.

The GCC is also pleased to welcome back Antler River Project, with Fiona Wilkinson, flute and piccolo,

Oliver Whitehead, acoustic guitar, Mitch Tyler, acoustic and electric bass, Rob Larose, drums and percussion, Steve Holowitz, grand piano and Alfredo Caxaj, percussion and vocals.

Antler River Project is renowned for its ingenious blend of technical virtuosity and knowledge of world music, resulting in a unique synergy of ideas and improvisation.

An exciting feature of the evening will be a tango performance by dancers Suzette Sherman and Michael Sean

Marye accompanied by the GCC and Antler River Project.

Also featured is the moving Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez featuring soloist Chris Fischer with the GCC and Antler River Project.

Songs from around the globe will include music from Argentina, Ecuador, Western Africa and Latvia.

The Podiumtalk, World of Wonder, will begin at 7pm before the performance.

Members of Antler River Project will discuss and demonstrate the integration of world

influences in music today.

Single tickets are now available for $25 each or four for $80. Officials encourage young adults to attend with $10 tickets for students and those 30 and under and only $5 for youth with eyeGO. Tickets are available from choir or board members, through the River Run Centre by calling 519-763-3000 or online at www.riverrun.ca.

Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information visit www.guelphchamberchoir.ca or call 519-836-5103.

Elora Festival features world-renowned organist ELORA - The Elora Festival loves to showcase organ music; many talented musicians have played the organ keys at St. John’s Church. However, British-born David Briggs

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Briggs, currently the artist-in-residence at St. James Cathedral in Toronto, is a composer, masterful organist,

and improvisational artist. His compositions, and his “formidable technique” will be the focus of the Festival’s final concert in the 2013 Winter Series: The Music of David Briggs.

Briggs’ extensive performance circuit across the globe emphasizes his ability to draw audiences to experience organ music at its finest.

He will join the Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers and conductor Noel Edison for an afternoon that will change the way audiences think about organ music, set comfortably in St. John’s Church. The Music of David Briggs will take place on April 27, 3pm at St. John’s Church, located at the corners of Smith and Henderson Streets in Elora.

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A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA).If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm.

For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAF and MRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra CANADA AND ONTARIO ANNOUNCE GROWING FORWARD 2 The provincial and federal governments are working to help Ontario’s agri-food industry grow profits, expand markets and manage risk through Growing Forward 2.

Premier Wynne, in her capacity as Agriculture and Food Minister, signed a five-year, multi-million dollar agreement with the federal government focusing on innovation, competitiveness and market development. It includes $2 billion for federal-provincialterritorial strategic initiatives, which is a 50 per cent increase in cost-shared funding.

Ontario’s Growing Forward 2 programs will help the industry capitalize on opportunities and contribute to economic growth. Information sessions and workshops will be available in May, 2013, with applications opening in June 2013 for provincial programs.

Governments will continue to offer ongoing funding for a complete and effective suite of business risk management programs under Growing Forward 2. This will ensure farmers are protected against severe market volatility and natural disasters.

Providing the right climate to attract investment, create jobs and expand industries is a key priority for the Governments of Canada and Ontario.

For more information, visit: www.omafra.gov.on.ca.

CONTROLLED GRAZING GUIDELINES

by Jack Kyle, Grazing Specialist, OMAF and MRA The success of any grazing program or system is very much dependent on how the pasture is managed throughout the year. Giving the grasses and legumes in the pasture the opportunity to grow and accumulate energy for your livestock to consume is the key.

The best way to do this is to have some control over where the

OMAF and MRA Report livestock is grazing. This is accomplished by fencing and rotating between pastures/paddocks throughout the grazing season.

Don’t Start Too Early - Starting too early in the spring will set the growth back for the whole season. Wait until the grass plants have developed 2 full leaves and the 3rd leaf is visible. This will be at 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) on blue grass and 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) on orchard grass, bromegrass etc. If you are grazing alfalfa based pastures, wait until the alfalfa is showing some buds, and be prepared to manage bloat risk.

Graze “Fast” On First Pass - The second step is to graze “fast” once you start in the spring. May growth is very explosive and can get ahead of the livestock. To avoid this, rotate quickly from one pasture to the next. Don’t be concerned about how much grass is being left behind. This grass will continue to photosynthesize and produce more grass that will be available for subsequent grazings later in the season. By “topping” the grass on the first pass you will delay its maturity and maintain lush quality forage in the pasture.

Maintain Short Grazing Periods - Step three is to keep the grazing period in any paddock to less than 5-6 days (ideally 1 day). Grasses start to re-grow a few days after being grazed. This new growth is very palatable and will be readily eaten as soon as it emerges. This “re-grazing” will significantly slow any subsequent re-growth.

The longer animals are on a pasture, the more the plants will have been fouled by manure, urine, walked on or laid on. These plants will not be readily consumed, which reduces the amount of available forage.

Adequate Rest and Recovery - Step four is to allow adequate rest and recovery time for your pastures once they are grazed. By maintaining a 10-15 cm (4-6 inch) residual in the pasture, plants will be able to maintain active growth and be ready for the next grazing much sooner. In southern Ontario, managed pastures are providing 5-6 grazings and suffer less impact from poor growing conditions during July and August.

Temporary or semi-permanent electric fence is easy to erect and will allow you to have control of your grazing livestock to maximize productivity. By following these basic steps, a producer will

realize a significant increase in pasture productivity.

2013 BMO FARM FAMILY AWARDS The Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) is accepting nominations for the BMO Farm Family Awards, which recognizes outstanding families from across Ontario who best represent the values of the family farm within their rural communities and furthering the growth of the agricultural industry. Families nominated must be active in primary agriculture, have agriculture as the main source of income and have members residing on the farm. Each branch of the OPA will be accepting nominations within their geographical boundaries until May 3, 2013.

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COMING EVENTS Apr. 30 The first meeting of the Eramosa 4-H Dairy Club is at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the farm of Charles, Mary, Krista and Todd Fraser at 7711 2nd Line, Elora. Directions: Go south of Fergus to 2nd Line, turn right and they are on the left. This will be our sign up night and will be organizing meetings for the year. We welcome returning members and invite new members to the club. For information, contact Jason French, 519-831-4359 or jasonfrench@ sympatico.ca.

May 7 Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting, OMAFRA Elora at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden.net.

May 10 Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elora, 8:45 a.m. and Separate Exam: 3:00 p.m. To register, phone the Ontario Pesticide Education Program: 1-800-652-8573.

OFA made traction with tire fee schedule

by Mark Wales, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture For several weeks, Ontario farmers have been among the Ontario business owners fighting a sharp increase in stewardship fees meant to cover the costs of recycling off-road tires, including tires used on farm equipment. Now, following recent meetings with Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS), an industry organization consisting of tire manufacturers and distributors that is responsible for the recycling program, a revised fee structure has been put in place.

For the short term, OTS is proposing a reclassification on agricultural tires. Tires weighing between 70 and 250 kilograms will now carry a

tire stewardship fee of $47.04 per tire. Tires in excess of 250 kilograms will have a fee of $182.28. OTS reports that 70% of agricultural tires are under 250 kilograms. These fees are based on the designation of new tire classes, and would be retroactive to April 1, 2013.

This lower fee schedule is subject to the Ontario government revising the regulation to allow for this revised tire class.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) reluctantly accepts the new fee structure, as negotiated with OTS. The changes reflect fees that tire dealers charged farmers for tire disposal before OTS was created in 2009. However, the new fees are only a temporary solution, and OFA is commit-

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ted to continuing to work with our members and industry to ensure government enables improvements in the tire recycling system to reduce costs and improve revenues. For the tire recycling program to be acceptable and successful in the long term, OTS needs to be efficient and develop strong end use markets for recycled tires.

The OFA will work with the industry to lobby the Ontario government to eliminate debt recovery for the off-road tire program – that was part of the reason for drastic fee increases put in place effective April 1, 2013. We urge Ontario’s government to enable the use of recycled tires as a fuel in Ontario and other jurisdictions subject to sound scientific practices

that are environmentally sustainable. We also want to see the Ontario government develop end uses for recycled tires in civil engineering and other applications, and facilitate the development of a robust recycling/rubber processing industry in Ontario including research into alternative uses for recycled rubber products.

The OFA thanks all members who have used our new lobby website to send emails to MPPs, Premier Wynne and other key decision-makers about this important issue. Members sent hundreds of letters from communities across the province. We will continue to use actnow.ofa.on.ca for future lobby issues to advocate for profitable and sustainable farms.

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Event honours first equine Walk of Fame inductees Minister Ritz stands up for livestock producers

ORANGEVILLE - On Industry Day at the CanAm Equine Emporium in Orangeville, excitement surrounds the opening of one of Canada’s most venerable horse fairs as vendors greet visitors and a host of celebrated presenters reveal to audiences a wealth of knowledge about training, nutrition, and riding skills.

The first-annual Can-Am Walk of Fame induction ceremony, at which five distinguished Canadians received lifetime awards for their contributions to the equine industry was a part of this year’s show.

Carol Mott, the more garrulous half of the radio-based talk-show team, The Motts, introduced this year’s honorees.

Aidan Finn, the publisher of The Rider, received the first citation. Finn has consistently and forcefully used his newspaper to support all aspects of the horse world. Over the years he has also had a huge impact on the growth and development of the Quarter Horse industry.

The next recipient was Peter Cameron, a founding member of the Western Horse Association of Ontario. His distinguished career includes a long tenure as a ring steward

Walk of Fame - Flanked by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Can-Am Equine Emporium held in Orangeville from March 28-31 hosted the first annual Can-Am Walk of Fame induction ceremony to, from left: Canada’s 1956 Three-Day Eventing team member Jim Elder, Monika Caemerer of Believe Farm, recipient of the Environmental Award, The Rider magazine founder Aidan Finn, famed equestrian judge Peter Cameron, and 1956 Three-Day Eventing team member John Rumble. Also inducted but not present 1956 Three-Day Eventing team member Brian Herbinson. The team of Elder, Rumble and Herbinson brought home Canada’s first equestrian Olympic medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Stockholm. photo by Norman Betts and horse-show judge.

Honored next were the members of the 1956 ThreeDay Eventing Team, Jimmy Elder, Brian Herbinson, and John Rumble. Elder and Rumble were present to accept

the award on behalf of the team, which won Canada’s first Olympic medal, a bronze, in equestrian sport.

The evening concluded with Mayor Laura Ryan of the Town of Mono presenting the

Can-Am Environment Award to Monika Caemmerer, a pioneering environmentalist of the first order who strives at every turn to reduce her ecological footprint as a mark of commitment to the future.

NFU-O annual awards recognize local accomplishments ARTHUR - This year’s awards banquet, put on by the Waterloo-Wellington local of the National Farmers Union (NFU) of Ontario, drew about 100 people to the Arthur Legion on March 28 to celebrate farmers and food.

As in past years, awards were presented in three categories: Sustainable Farming Award, Future Farmer of the Year and a Barn Restoration/ Preservation award.

With four or five nominees in each of the categories, the judges had quite a task in choosing the three winners.

This year’s judges were Wim DenHartog, Gord Flewwelling and Cathy Hansen (Future Farmer), Bob Wilson, Laverne Martin and Chris Lennox (Barn Preservation) and Paul Day, Anne Loeffler and Johann Kleinsasser (Sustainable Farming).

By 6:30, there was a buzz in the air as guests socialized over the lively music played by local folk trio Callisto and started on a first course of fresh focaccia flatbread and a mixed green salad with goat cheese, along with a hearty bowl of Russian cabbage borscht.

Waterloo-Wellington NFU president, and recently elected NFU-O president, John Sutherland welcomed everyone and introduced the sponsors and guests of honour.

Harvey Thomson introduced the Food Cycle Ride to raise money for the Centre Wellington food bank. He cited the fact 10 per cent of the township had used the food bank at least once in the past year and also shared plans for utilizing a commercial kitchen to create nutritious flash frozen foods for those that need it.

This year’s ride will start in Elora on May 26 and they hope to raise at least $10,000. More information can be found at www.foodcycleride.ca Chris Jess, chef instructor of Centre Wellington District

High School’s Food School then introduced the local menu and spoke of his excitement to cook for farmers. He hoped that the hard work of farmers would be preserved in the integrity of the food that he served back to them. And indeed it was. The second course of beef stew, roasted potatoes and vegetables was a delight and the apple tart dessert served with Mapleton’s Organic ice cream rounded off an exquisite meal.

Over coffee, the AGM portion of the evening was held.

Secretary Elizabeth Leapple read last year’s minutes and treasurer Martin DeGroot presented the financial report. The local is pleased to have a number of new faces elected to the board this year.

Linda Leapple was elected to the president’s position and Ron Weber to the position of vice president. Elected to the position of women’s advisor is Jenn Pfenning and to the role of youth advisor, her son Andreas Pfenning.

The award nominees were introduced by their respective judges. Paul Day, Anne Loeffler and Johann Kleinsasser judged the Sustainable Farming category and nominated for this award were Theresa Schumalis of The Garden Party, a small scale CSA model farm in Waterloo County; Pfennings, a large scale organic farm and distribution centre near New Hamburg; dairy farmers Jim and Brian Zantinge; and Stewart Wright and family who run a dairy and cash crop operation, and have been very active in planting windbreaks.

The Sustainable Farming award went to the Pfennings.

The Future Farmer category was judged by Wim DenHartog, Gord Flewwelling and Cathy Hansen The nominees for Future Farmer were Richard Piller and Jaclyn Saunders, Derek Henderson, Selene Richens, who runs a CSA and market garden in Wellington North,

and Hayden Lorentz, a farmer very active in the farming community and still completing his certificate at Ridgetown Campus.

The winner of the Future Farmer award was Selene Richens.

The nominees for the Barn Preservation award were the Flaherty’s in Erin, Craig and June Switzer of Erin, Rodney White, Roxanne Morrison, and the Kenilworth Barn. This category was judged by Bob Wilson, Laverne Martin and Chris Lennox and the award went to Craig and June Switzer.

The awards themselves were designed by area high school students.

Both the Future Farmer and Barn Preservation awards were watercolour paintings done by students from Our Lady of Lourdes and JF Ross in Guelph.

A number of creative awards for Sustainable Farming were designed and made by Bill Spira’s design technology students in Erin District High School, so Ek and Jenn Pfenning were lucky enough to have the choice of which design to take home with them.

The awards were presented to winners by MPP Randy Pettapiece and Wellington North’s Mayor Raymond Tout, as Warden Chris White was unable to attend. Tout also read greetings to each winner from MP Michael Chong.

The speaker for the evening was Paul Kozak, the provincial apiarist for OMAFRA. His

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presentation outlined the enormous economic and agronomic importance of bees in Ontario and went on to describe some of the issues associated with bee colony collapses. He focused especially on the bee kill issues of April and May 2012 and confirmed that the research had pointed to acute pesticide poisoning, in particular neonicotinoids, as the culprit in this case.

He was optimistic that solutions could be found due to a number of important institutions in Ontario, including the University of Guelph and its Knowledge Technology Transfer (KTT) program along with the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association.

The current board thanked outgoing president John Sutherland and vice-president Kim Delaney for their service to the Waterloo/Wellington Local National Farmers Union Ontario and the evening concluded with a draw.

WASHINGTON D.C. - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded his trade mission to the United States where he advocated for measures that would bring the U.S. into full compliance with its WTO obligations on the mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling (COOL).

“Our government is focused on ensuring that Canadian producers will be able to gain and maintain broader access to diverse markets, to bolster the Canadian economy.

COOL continues to have a negative economic impact on the Canadian livestock industry and we are standing with Canadian cattle and hog producers against unfair mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling in the U.S.,” said Ritz. “Our government will consider all options, including extensive retaliatory measures, should the U.S. not achieve compliance by May 23, 2013, as mandated by the WTO.” In Washington, Ritz met with his counterpart USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to express Canada’s strong disappointment with the proposed Country-of-Origin Labelling regulatory changes put forward

by the U.S. Ritz underlined that the proposed changes will not bring the U.S. into compliance with its WTO obligations and will further increase discrimination against exports of cattle and hogs from Canada, increasing damages to the Canadian industry.

Ritz and Secretary Vilsack also discussed opportunities for collaboration and the integrated nature of the CanadaU.S. agriculture and food supply chain that supports jobs and growth on both sides of the border.

They both instructed their officials to work on ways to further enhance collaboration in a number of thematic areas, including third country adoption of science-based standards, new technologies and agricultural innovation.

Over the past three years, approximately $38 billion in agricultural trade has crossed the Canada-U.S. border annually.

“As each other’s largest trading partners, we need to work together to ensure trade is contributing to the productivity and competitiveness of the sector for the benefit of our farmers,” said Minister Ritz.

Jason Pronk named summer intern for Growmark program ARTHUR - Jason Pronk, an agriculture business major at the University of Guelph is a participant in this year’s Growmarkl summer intern program.

He is the son of Clarence and Arlene Pronk of Arthur.

As an intern, Pronk will spend 12 weeks working for FS Partners. He will complete a special project coordinated through the company.

Pronk and 50 other interns will meet in August at Growmark headquarters in Bloomington, Ill. to discuss their experiences and present a summary of their projects.

“Our internship program provides students hands-on experience in their field of study,”

said Ashley McClintock, Growmark university relations manager. “We hope it also provides them an opportunity to clarify their future career goals.”

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On a roll - The Fergus Feims won the first game of their roller derby season on April 13, downing Orangeville 214149. Starbust/Esther Campbell from Pulp Affliction and Kitty Con Carnage/Cath Presant from Fergus Feims jostle for position.

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FERGUS - The Fergus Feims played their season opener at the Centre Wellington sportsplex on April 13 against Orangeville’s Pulp Affliction.

By half time, the Feims were up 102-56.

The second half included many power jams for both teams and the score kept rising. In the last jam of the game, the Feims jammer made an epic leap over a downed Orangeville player, gaining a few more points to solidify the Feims’ win by a final score of 214-149.

The next game will be on May 25 against Renegade Derby Dame’s Bombshell Battalion in Arthur.

Fusion Novice AA win gold medal in Mississauga tourney MISSISSAUGA - The Centre Wellington Fusion Novice AA hockey team won gold at the Mississauga Reps Spring Hockey Tournament.

The Fusion played a four game round robin and came away with a 3-0-1 record allowing the team to finish first in its division and advance to the gold medal game.

The Fusion would face a Newmarket Redmen squad which also won their round robin with a 4-0-0 record. The Fusion held a 1-0 lead at the end of the first, but Newmarket tied it up in the second.

A tough battle ensued for most of the third, but the Fusion jammed in a goal with 2:50 left, then scored on an empty net to win 3-1.

“The coaching staff are very proud of the commitment and determination of the boys throughout the three days of the tournament,” team officials state.

Gold medalists - The Centre Wellington Fusion Novice AA team won the gold medal at the Mississauga Reps Spring Hockey Tournament. submitted photo

Edge edged in bronze medal game at Eastern Canadian finals

Memorial bonspiel - The Fergus Curling Club held its annual Bill Taylor Memorial Bonspiel to close out the season on April 5. The bonspiel, hosted by Chris Taylor and family, is a popular one where participants may curl in pajamas and eat hot porridge and breakfast, all for a good cause, the Lung Association. Chris Taylor is pictured with the overall winners, Walter Dicks, second; John McIntosh, skip; Diane Partridge, vice; and Joyce Chamberlain, lead. Following the curling, participants were invited to lace up their skates and skate on the curling rink to help break up the ice.

This year not many skated, as it was 3am when things wrapped up. submitted photo

CENTRE WELLINGTON MINOR HOCKEY

HALIFAX - The Elora Fergus Edge U-14 ‘AA’ squad missed the gold-medal game by one goal during an exciting trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships.

A tough 2-1 overtime loss to Ottawa in the bronze medal game demonstrated the team was able to play with the top squads in eastern Canada, team officials note.

The Edge won three of its four round robin games, beating PEI 8-1, Nova Scotia 7-2 and Quebec 3-1, losing only a 5-1 decision to New Brunswick before being edged

by St. Marie de Beauce, 2-1 in the semi-final.

“Our girls played their hearts out in Halifax,” said team official Janice McIntosh.

She added the squad “worked incredibly hard all season, battled hard, and never gave up.”

The Edge placed third in Ontario to earn the right to represent the Elora Fergus Ringette Association at the

Tourney in Halifax - Members of the Elora Fergus U-14 ‘AA’ Ringette team are: Erica Ingram, Melanie Hatch, Megan Matthias, Chloe Harrison, Danielle McIntosh, Lydia Duncan, Abby Hahn, Lela White, Heather Vink, Hayley Morrison, Rachel Woods, Claire Wyville, Taryn McManus, Jordan Ahrens, Keyshia Martin. Bench Staff, Mark McManus, Lisa Wyville, Doug Matthias, Paula Sealey, Teresa Hatch and Janice McIntosh. submitted photo Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships, which were held April 10 to 15.

“The U-14 ‘AA’ Elora

Fergus Ringette team would like to make a special thank you to our community for supporting our team through our

YOU’RE INVITED TO 2013 REP SPRING TRYOUTS

Mustangs win bronze medal

For Tyke to Bantam AA teams beginning April 28, 2013. $50 non-refundable tryout fee for all local players and a $75 non-refundable try-out fee for NRP players (see www.cwminorhockey.ca website for details. All players will be guaranteed 2 tryouts.

All players wishing to play REP Hockey (AA or AE) in the 2013-14 season must report to the Spring AA try-outs for the Tyke to Bantam age groups. All players must try-out for the AA team in order to play on an AE Rep team.

Sunday, April 28th Woolwich - Dan Snyder Arena 1:30 - 2:20pm - Novice AA 2:30 - 3:20pm - Minor Atom AA 3:30 - 4:20pm - Atom AA 4:30 - 5:20pm - Minor Peewee AA 5:30 - 6:20pm - Peewee AA 6:30 - 7:50pm - Minor Bantam AA 8:00 - 9:30pm - Bantam AA Monday, April 29th Woolwich - Dan Snyder Arena 5:00 - 5:50pm - Novice AA 6:00 - 6:50pm - Minor Peewee AA 7:00 - 7:50pm - Minor Atom AA 8:00 - 9:30pm - Bantam AA Tuesday, April 30th Woolwich - Dan Snyder Arena 5:00 - 5:50pm - Atom AA 7:00 - 7:50pm - Minor Peewee 8:00 - 8:50pm - Peewee AA 9:00 - 9:50pm - Minor Bantam

Saturday, May 4th Cambridge Sports Park 6:00 - 7:00pm - Novice AA 7:00 - 8:00pm - Minor Atom AA 8:00 - 9:00pm - Atom AA Sunday, May 5th Cambridge Sports Park 12:15 - 1:25pm - Minor Peewee AA 1:25 - 2:35pm - Peewee AA 2:35 - 3:55pm - Minor Bantam AA 3:55 - 5:15pm - Bantam AA Sunday, May 12th Cambridge Sports Park - North Pad 12:00 - 1:00pm - Minor Peewee AA 1:00 - 2:00pm - Minor Atom AA 2:00 - 3:00pm - Atom AA 3:00 - 4:00pm - Novice AA Cambridge Sports Park - South Pad 12:15 - 1:15pm - Peewee AA 1:15 - 2:45pm - Minor Bantam 2:45 - 4:15pm - Bantam

bottle drives, breakfast, book and bake sale, garage sale and Hypnosis Jeff West Show,” McIntosh stated.

Bronze medal - The Grand River Mustangs Novice B girls hockey team earned a bronze medal at the OWHA Provincial Championships in Ottawa. From left: Olivia Kosempel, Carolina Rossi; second row, Avery Diljee, Logan Jeffries, Keira Healey, Mackenzie Renaud, Revlyn McManus; third row, Sydney Healey, Amanda Johnson, Morgan Robinson, Brynn Hattle, Alli Pettifer, Ailsa Litchfield, Lauren MacDonald, Mirren Litchfield; back, coaches Tony Pettifer, Ian Johnston and Jay Renaud. submitted photo

OTTAWA - The Grand River Mustangs Novice B girls hockey team went to Ottawa, April 5 to 8, to compete in the OWHA Provincial Championship tournament.

The girls played hard and left Ottawa as bronze medal champions.

The Mustangs swept through the round robin portion of the tourney, beating Ancaster 5-3, Belleville 8-3 and Barrie 5-4.

The team then topped Sudbury 4-3 in double overtime, before losing a tight 3-2 semi-final to Windsor.

In the bronze medal game, the Mustangs won a 5-4 squeaker over London.

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Haitian art auction to support adult literacy programs in Haiti

Sat May 4

Masonic Lodge Breakfast. 8-10am. Adults $8, children $4.

Prince Arthur Lodge #334. Edward Street, Arthur. *** Yard Sale, 8am-12pm. 149 Waverley Drive, Guelph. Proceeds go to The Church of St. David and St. Patrick’s Church. *** Grand River Chapter of Dying with Dignity. Advance Care Planning. Do your own step-by-step development of an Advance Care Directive so others will follow your end-of-life care wishes when the time comes. $10 for non-members of Dying with Dignity, payable at the door. 1pm. Unitarian Congregation of Guelph, 122 Harris Street, Guelph. 1-800-495-6156. *** Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston. Yard and bake sale. New items table, toonie table and food table. 7:30am-1pm. *** Fergus Legion jam session. Non-members welcome. Come and join in. 2-5pm. *** The Guelph Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale at the Guelph Farmers’ Market 7am-noon. Come early to get the best selection of plants. *** Campbellville Public School Reunion. Children and area residents at that time. Mohawk Inn, 1-5pm, Campbellville. Contact B. McMullen for more info. 519-848-6770. *** Guelph Legion. Keith and Danny, Country music. Members lounge, everyone welcome. No charge, donations appreciated.

2:30-5pm. *** Crime Stoppers 4th Annual Mulch Sale fundraiser at the Imperial & Paisley Road plaza, Guelph. 8am-1pm, while quantities last. $5 per 2cu ft bag-cash and carry. *** Giant Garage Sale. Sponsored by IODE-Royal Wyndham Chapter. 8am-12 noon. 185 Janefield Ave., Guelph. All proceeds go to charities. *** Fergus Walk For Life Registration starts at 1pm, walk at 1:30pm, from Canadian Reformed Church, 600 Belsyde St., Fergus. BBQ, drinks, facepainting following walk. Call Kristin Swaving, 519787-8147, for information or sponsor sheets. Money being raised for Guelph and Area Right to Life. *** Green Legacy Free Tree (seedlings) give-a-way and Plant Sale at Marden Community Centre and library parking lot. Wellington Rd. 30. Food bank donation appreciated. 9am-12pm. For more information call 519-822-5289. *** Maryhill KofC and CWL Luau Dinner. Sittings 5:30, 7pm.

Adults $15, Child (6-11) $8. Maryhill Heritage Community Centre. Advance tickets required. Mike 519-648-3394, Doug 519-648-2939 or Mary 519-822-9287. *** St. George’s Anglican Church, Harriston. Annual May Tea and bake sale. 11am-1pm. $13 per person. Cold plate luncheon, includes jellied salads, cold meats, tea, coffee and dessert.

Everyone welcome. *** St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 267 Geddes St. Elora, will be holding their Annual bake sale/trunk sale. 9am-2pm. *** The Wellington County Learning Centre presents a tribute to Elvis by the award winning Dave Stewart. Tickets $20 each.

Belwood Community Centre. 7-9:30pm. Doors open 6pm. Call 519-848-3462 for ticket delivery. *** Rotary Club of Fergus Elora Charity Ball with the Toronto All Star Big Band. Cocktails 6pm, 7pm Dinner. $65. Cash bar. Semi formal dress. Community sportsplex. 550 Belsyde Avenue East Fergus. For tickets call Russ 519-843-1632, Bruce 519-846-5725. *** Treasure Shop. Free good used clothing for all ages. 9am12noon. Bethel Baptist Church, 675 Victoria Terrace, Fergus.

Held by Grace Christian Fellowship.

Sun. may. 5

Guelph Mandarin MS Walk – College Heights SS in Guelph.

Sign up at www.mswalks.ca. Registration 8am, Walk 10am. Free lunch. *** Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. Country and Gospel Music Concert. 3pm. Featuring Debbie BeChamp. Concert: $10, with Spaghetti Dinner $15. Tickets: 519-928-9748 or 519-928-3007.

Mon. may. 6

Guelph Needlecraft Guild Open House. 2-4pm, 5-8pm. Samples from our 65 members will on display at Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive, Guelph. Contact Beve Matson at 519821-1312 for more info. *** TOPS #ON 4913 Harriston Open house. Harriston United Church, 57 Young Street, W. 7:30pm. Free to the public. Take Off Pounds Sensibly with TOPS. For info. call L. Campbell 519338-3012.

Wed. may. 8

Mother’s Day Luncheon. Grace Anglican Church Hall, Arthur.

11:30-1:30. Casseroles, Salad, Rolls, Dessert. $8.00. Bake Table. ***

Fast Forward Eco-Film Fest features “Revenge of the Electric Car”, 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at the Erin Legion, 12 Dundas Street East, Erin. Free admission. And plan to attend an additional bonus film “Symphony of the Soil” the following week on May 15. More info: 519-833-4676. *** Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch and prizes to follow. *** Euchre. Harriston Legion Branch #296. Start at 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. Call 519-338-2843.

Thurs. may. 9

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Power of Hope Spaghetti Night. 5-7pm. Mount Forest Fire Hall.

Adults $10, Kid’s $5 under 12. 519-848-5024. Proceeds from the event for the purchasing of items for families in need in our community. *** Until May 26- The Team on the Hill. A world premiere from Dan Needles, creator of the Wingfield series. Austin Ransier, a lifelong farmer watches his son and grandson wrestle over the fate of his land – does it remain a farm, or is it destined for development? Theatre Orangeville, 87 Broadway. Call the box office at 519-942-3423. *** Optimist Club of Puslinch Annual Fish Fry from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle. Adults $15, children $7. Tickets at the door or from any club member or call 519-821-4256 to reserve.

fri. may. 10

Guelph Optimist Club Roast Beef Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. All you can eat. 89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph. Includes pie, cake, tea, coffee. Adults $15, Under 8 $5. Tickets at the door. 519822-9581. *** Euchre at St. John’s United Church, Belwood, at 7:30pm. *** Garage and Bake Sale, 3 day event, Fri. May 10, Sat. May 11, Mon. May 13, 8am-4pm each day, Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus (at Tower St.).

chi wood bowls.

The event is presented by PWP, a local organization dedicated to bettering lives in Haiti through long-term development work. All proceeds will go directly to adult literacy programs and micro-loan initiatives in northern Haiti.

The event takes place April 27, on the third level of the Foundry Building of the Fergus Market, 195 St. David Street South.

The staggered silent auctions will roll out from 7pm to 9pm.

The evening will include wine and finger foods catered

by Bentley House Fine Teas of Fergus.

For more details visit www. partnerwithpurpose.com or like the Partners With Purpose Facebook page.

GoGo Grandmothers event April 27 GUELPH - The Guelph GoGo Grandmothers (4Gs) are set to host the first of its two major spring-time activities to raise funds and awareness for The Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF), beginning with the 2013 Hats Off for the African Grandmothers, an Afternoon Tea, Silent Auction and Crazy Hats competition.

Last year, with the wonderful support from the friends of 4Gs and the Guelph community, the group were able to send $5000 directly to the SLF for the Grandmothers raising orphaned grandchildren in

Africa.

The event takes place on April 27 at the Dublin St. United Church auditorium, from 1pm to 4 pm.

The Crazy Hat competition will be divided into categories ranging from elegant to crazy.

See website for details.

For those unable to attend, donations to the SLF are welcome, and those above $20 are eligible for a tax receipt.

Tickets are $20 and available at The Book Shelf or through any 4Gs member, or email 4ggggs@gmail.com, or online at www.gggg.ca.

Sat. may. 11

6th Annual Benefit Dinner and Dance. Rockwood & District Lioness & Lions present: The Good Brothers. Dinner 6pm. Dance 9pm. Rockmosa Community Centre. Adults: $30. Children 12 and Under $15. Tickets and Info: 519-856-9419 or 519-8569650. Proceeds to “Weekend to End Women’s Cancers”. *** Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Southridge Sound. *** Attention Graduates: Need an outfit for graduation but are short on funds? Come to “Memorable Moments” where you will be outfitted from head to toe, with gently used formal wear at a cost of next to nothing. Available for ladies and gents. We will even accessorize you. J.D. Hogarth PS. Gym. 360 Belsyde Ave. E. Fergus. 11am-3pm. Call 226-383-1997 for more info. *** Crime Stoppers 4th Annual Mulch Sale fundraiser at the CW Community Sportsplex, Fergus. 8am-1pm, while quantities last. $5 per 2 cu ft bag-cash & carry. *** Arthur Lions Duck Race Plus, Giant Plant Sale and Bake Sale and quilt ticket sale. Duck tickets available from Lions members.

Duck Launch at 2pm. Conestogo River some events starting at 8am. 519-820-5913. *** Guelph Twp. Horticultural Society Plant Sale at Marden Community Centre/Library parking lot. 7368 Wellington Rd. 30.

7am-12pm. Donations of plants may be left at 5628 Wellington Rd. 39 before Friday evening, May 10. 519-822-5289. *** Arthur Horticulture Plant Sale. New location: MacPherson Park (Hwy 6 and Francis Street). Watch for signs. 8am. Donations of plants accepted any time after 7am. Please label them. *** Guelph and Wellington County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale. 9am-noon. At the Arboretum, on the R.J. Hilton Centre grounds, 384 College Avenue East, Guelph. Come early for best selection. Free parking on site. *** Ride for Lupus. Motorcycle charity/fundraiser in support of the Sickkids Foundation. Stampede Ranch, 226 Woodlawn Rd. Registration 8:30am. (Rain date May 25th, rain or shine). *** Spring Fair and Plant Sale. 11am-3pm. Trillium Waldorf School, 540 Victoria Road North, Guelph, 519-821-5140. *** Maryborough Horticultural Society Plant and Bake Sale, 8am in front of Gourley’s in beautiful downtown Moorefield. Info.

519-291-1458.

sun. may. 12

Listowel Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm.

Roast beef dinner will be available.

519-291-2569. *** Ballinafad United Church Garage, bake and plant sale. Breakfast and lunch barbecue. 8am-1pm. 14369 Trafalgar Rd. N.

Sudoku

FROM PAGE TWO Friday and Saturday. Terry Hayden Memorial Pool Tournament.

Harriston Legion Branch #296. Contact Merv 519-372-8810 or Brian 519-323-4321. Legion 519-338-2843.

FERGUS - By the time the evening of April 27 rolls around spring will have surely come to the Wellington County area in full force. Organizers of the Partners With Purpose (PWP) 5th annual Silent Auction for Haiti are hoping spring fever will bring people out to support their cause.

The event will feature rare handcrafted Haitian artisan pieces available through silent auction or direct sale, with each item selected by PWP board members who had the items shipped to Canada, allowing the initial purchases of the art objects to benefit the livelihoods of talented Haitian artists living in Haiti.

The range of available items includes hand cut pieces of fe foje (metal) art, inspired oil paintings and superb obee-

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

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may feel like you need to move faster to get ahead, but the opposite is true this week.

Slow down and focus on the details and you will benefit.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, though the first few days of the week may seem disastrous, hang in there and you will find things will turn around quite quickly.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sometimes you have to make some noise to be heard, which may seem out of character for you. If the cause is that important, you will do what is necessary.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you can’t get enough of a certain thing, but you may need to pace yourself. Otherwise your interest may start to wane. A surprise situation arises on Thursday.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, there are things you need to say to a particular person in your life. But you do not know how to express your opinions in a way that’s easy to understand. Speak from the heart.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You may be feeling a bit under the weather this week, Virgo. It’s likely due to you pushing your schedule to the limits. Schedule

For the First week of May

some recovery time for yourself.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you need to rely on someone this week for a big project, but you don’t know who to choose.

Make a list of your best prospects, and then you can narrow it down from there.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You can use a break from the daily grind, Scorpio. It might be time to plan a getaway. You may want to make this a solo trip so you can fully recharge.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 The truth can sometimes hurt a bit, Sagittarius. But a dose of honesty this week provides the reality check you have been needing. Make some changes.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, an event this week gets you fired up and excited. It could be the news you have been waiting to hear from work or from a significant other.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, knowing when to keep quiet can be difficult, especially when you suspect something is off-kilter. This week you will be put to the test.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, the week may begin somewhat aimlessly, but things will all come together by the middle of the week.

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May Committee Meeting Dates

May 8

9:00 am 1:00 pm 4:30 pm

Police Services Social Services Information, Heritage and Seniors

May 9

9:00 am

Land Division and Planning

Administration Centre, Keith Room

May 14

9:00 am 10:30 am

Roads Solid Waste Services

Administration Centre, Keith Room Administration Centre, Keith Room

May 15

10:00 am 1:00 pm

Economic Development Administration, Finance and Personnel

May 23

9:50 am

10:00 am

Public Meeting Regarding Boundary Adjustment County Council

Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Board Room, Wellington Terrace

Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Guthrie Room Administration Centre, Council Chambers Administration Centre, Council Chambers

County Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph Wellington Terrace, 474 Wellington Road 18, Fergus Please call Donna Bryce, County Clerk, at: 519.837.2600 X 2520* to confirm meeting dates and times, as meetings are subject to change.

Downtown Fergus is Open for Business The Tower Street Bridge will be closed for replacement until November but all shops and services will remain open.

Shop downtown Fergus today!

Genealogy Workshop Saturday, May 11

The Care in Child Care High quality child care is good for children and for families.

Caregivers in high quality child care programmes are consistently warm, responsive, and attentive to the children.

High quality child care has the capability of promoting trust and well being in children.

When caregivers support children in their social interactions with one another, children learn to: • • • • •

Share Have self confidence Make friends Get along with others, and Solve problems

Child Care programmes in Wellington and Guelph are strengthened by the County of Wellington’s commitment to quality.

2013 Household Hazardous Waste Event Days ATTENTION WELLINGTON RESIDENTS: Bring your HHW to any event day... it’s free!

Events run from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Getting the Most out of FamilySearch.org Beginning a Family History Project Exploring Lesser Known Resources Admission: $35 for the day, light lunch included.

Presented by the Wellington County Museum and Archives and the Wellington County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society

Wellington County Museum and Archives Wellington Road 18 Between Fergus and Elora

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