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Valuable volunteers: Auxiliary marks long history of helping others at Mount Forest hospital
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June 2 - Sept. 1. Free Concerts in Gore Park, Elmira, every Sunday night 7-9pm. Bring your own lawn chair.
(ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) New Location: Arthur Ball Diamonds & Pavilion 158 Domville St. ARTHUR Check in: 9am - 10:30am Walk Begins: 11:00 am
Fri. May. 31
All Saints Community Dinner. Salsa-stuffed muffin meat loaves, bread, salad and dessert. 6-7pm. No sermon and no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted and gluten-free available, and we promise to be friendly. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. *** Wing Night. Harriston Legion Branch #296. Entertainment by Lindsay Morgan. Starting at 6:30pm. $10-1lb, $15-2lbs. Call 519-338-2843. *** Country Dance, Belwood Hall. 8pm. Music by Al & Friends. $10 per person. Refreshments. Info. 519-843-3639. Proceeds to St. John’s parking lot improvements. *** Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. 5-7pm at the Alma Hall. $12, kids $4.
Register your team by calling Sandra @ 519-831-0754 or email: wellingtonnorthwalkforals@gmail.com Inquiries about the walk - Ashley 519-323-8208 or Donna - 519 -823-6698
Sat. Jun. 1
Annual Chicken Barbecue, Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 - 15 Sideroad, east of Guelph Line. 4:30-7pm, eat-in or take-out. $15. Call 905-854-1055. *** June 1 & 2 - Minto Optimist Bob-Tail Truck and Car Show. Palmerston Arena. Car Show: Saturday 11am-4pm. Pork Chop Supper 5-7pm. Sunday: Breakfast 8-10:30am. More info. and tickets call 519-343-3862.
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Harriston & District Horticultural Society 12th Annual Garden Festival 8am-2pm. Harriston Community Centre (Pavilion Area) 111 George St. S. Harriston. Free admission. Linda Campbell at 519-338-3012. *** Donna Trifunovich and Friends - A Joyful Celebration in Song. 7:30pm. Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road, Guelph. At the door, $30 adults, $25 seniors, $10 for children and students. For tickets: contact the church 519-822-7690. *** Annual Fundraiser, Meals On Wheels Sale. Rotary Pavilion, Clifford at 8am. Donations welcomed and accepted Friday evening and Saturday morning. No heavy items and electronics. Call 519-327-8550. *** Breakfast and Bake Sale. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Mount Forest 8-11am. Peameal bacon, sausage, pancakes, eggs, Maple syrup, toast, juice, tea and coffee. $8 per person.
Relay For Life took place in 496 communities across Canada, raising $51 million. Nearly 200,000 Canadians participated. More than 37,000 celebrated survival at Relay 32,000 volunteers made it happen!
Students - do you need community hours? Do you want to support Relay for Life? This year volunteer.
Relay for Life - Fergus Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Fergus June 14, 2013 - 7 pm to 7 am
The Canadian Cancer Society Wellington Warrior Challenge 5k obstacle course race at Mapleton’s Organic Dairy in Moorefield. This ain’t your average 5k charity race! Live entertainment, onsite refreshments, & family friendly venue. For more information: www.cancer.ca/wellingtonwarriorchallenge. *** Bike Safety Rodeo - You could win a free bicycle. Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Centre Wellington. 10am- 12:30pm, St. Joseph’s Church Parking Lot. Ages 5 – 12 1st Prize: bicycle, 2nd Prize: bike bag, 3rd Prize: bike helmet. More Prizes for everyone. Bike Safety Demonstration, OPP Constable, Skills Course. For More info. contact: Patrick 519-787-7800.
Sara Orrell, Volunteer Coordinator 519-824-4261 or sorrell@ontario.cancer.ca
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TUE. Jun. 4
Community Resource Centre 27th Annual General Meeting. 6pm, Fergus Legion. Dinner 6:15. Free. RSVP: 519-843-7000 (press 5, then 1). *** Guelph Connections Concert 4:30pm St. George’s Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. Free. Contact: 519-822-1366.
thurs. Jun. 6
Aberfolye Agricultural Society Chicken BBQ 5-7pm. Puslinch Community Centre, Aberfolye. Tickets 519-822-2984. Call 519338-2843.
Fri. Jun. 7
Until June 9- Guelph & District Multicultural Festival. Riverside Park, Guelph. Free. A weekend of: food, music, dance, sports, crafts and games from around the world. *** Euchre at St. John’s United Church, Belwood, at 7:30pm. *** Listowel Ham Supper/ Garden Party. St. Joseph’s New Parish Centre, 1025 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel. Grand draw 8pm. Cold ham supper 4:30-7:30pm. Adults $13, Under 10 -$6. For advance tickets call Gloria 519-291-3648 or Bev 519-291-4400 ext 3. *** KID’s Club, “Up! Up! & Away!”. 9-2pm. at Knox Elora Presbyterian Church. Stories, games, crafts & food. Call 519846-8061 to register. *** Hearing Screening Tests at Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Call 519-787-1814 to book your half-hour appt. Free.
Sat. Jun. 8
Garage & Bake Sale fundraiser for TOPS. 8am. 210 Smith St., Arthur. One day only. *** Palmerston Legion Jamboree. Potluck Dinner 1-5pm. For more info. please call: 519-323-9582. *** Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Tri Country Classic Country. *** Shrek - The Musical. Presented by Orangeville Music Theatre. June 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 (8pm) June 9 & 16 (2pm). Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. Tickets $20, Child 12 and under $15, plus box office fee. Box office: 519-942-3423. *** Huge garage sale with the Hillsburgh Fire Department. Hillsburgh Community Centre on Main St., Hillsburgh. 8am-2 pm. Something for everyone. Proceeds to the Special Friends Club. *** Old-fashioned Square Dance. Pioneer Day, 7:30-10:30pm in St. John’s Anglican Church Parish Hall at the corner of Hwy 7 and Main St. in Rockwood. Cost is $5 per person plus a non-perishable donation to the EWCS food bank. *** Continued on page 7
Show Dates – Nov 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 For more information Call Pat @ 519-338-5391
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Victoria Park Seniors Centre’s “June Seniors’ Month Celebration”. 2:15pm. Entertainment - The Melody Makers. Includes refreshments. Free. Pre-register 519-787-1814.
Lyrics and Music by Lindsay Thomas Morgan Based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens Directed by Patrick C Smith
share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25
“Proceeds to local Community projects”
Sun. Jun. 2
East Luther Grand Valley Cemeteries Annual Memorial Service at 2pm. Grand Valley Union Cemetery. Please bring lawn chairs. Info 519-928-5652. Alternate rain location is Trinity United Church, 17 King Street, Grand Valley. *** Eden Mills Community Cemetery Memorial Service. 2pm. (poor weather: Eden Mills Presbyterian Church). For info. call Kathy Cross 519-856-1019. *** Music in the Park. Hillsburgh Historical Park, 105 Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. 2-4pm featuring Mike Kirley & Southpaw (Bluegrass music). Bring a lawn chair. Cancelled if raining. For info. 519855-6343 or 519-833-2571.
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LMH Auxiliary: After 90 years, the volunteer tradition continues by Kris Svela
MOUNT FOREST - The Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary marked its 90th anniversary last September, celebrating the organization’s founding commitment to support the community hospital. It’s a commitment that has seen the auxiliary undertake a variety of fundraisers over the years through the efforts of its volunteers - all with the goal of keeping Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) up to date to meet the changing needs of medical care in the community. “The purpose of this voluntary group shall be to assist in every way in the interest of the ‘Best Patient Care’ and this purpose shall be accompanied under the direction of the hospital administration by interpretation of the hospital to the public,” the auxiliary policy statement reads. “By service to the hospital and its patients, and by fundraising in a manner satisfactory to administration and in harmony and planning of the community. “To promote good public relations between the hospital and community and encourage membership and to hold special events for fundraising. Auxiliary funds shall be used for the hospital in ways approved by the CEO and auxiliary.” A second, clearer policy adopted by members states, “These funds will go toward ensuring that our neighbours, friends and family continue to receive the best possible health care, and that this care will continue to be delivered in our community setting,” Today the auxiliary has about 80 members, according to president Barb Gardin. The members meet monthly at the hospital boardroom. At times the meetings have guest speakers talking about issues such as community safety and the meetings often include planning of upcoming fundraising events. The auxiliary hosts a spring luncheon, Christmas bazaar and quilt auction as part of its regular fundraising activities. It also assists with the annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon to raise money for several area hospitals, including LMH. The auxiliary also operates the hospital gift shop and, more recently, branched out opening a thrift store downtown. All LMH activities and stores are staffed exclusively by volunteers. For members it’s all about good health care provided by the hospital for residents. And it’s also about having fun and meeting people in conjunction with auxiliary activities and building on the group’s long history. Verna Batenchuk has been a member for 26 years, serving for a time as the auxiliary historian and keeping records of what the auxiliary did during her tenure. Batenchuk has helped in every fundraising activity and is known for her
outspokenness. She recalls selling tickets at downtown stores for the quilt. “When I was selling tickets, if somebody walked by and you know who they are you just, ‘Get back here’,” she joked. Bertha Noble joined the auxiliary after moving to Mount Forest 27 years ago. “I moved here from Georgetown and volunteered down there with the hospital and Red Cross and thought I could do the same here. It was a great way to meet people,” Noble said. Darlene Dickie worked as a dietary aide at the hospital and joined the auxiliary after her retirement in 2000. She had volunteered in the hospital gift shop while still working as a hospital employee and continued with the auxiliary. “Somebody probably twisted my arm,” she joked about the reason she became an auxiliary member. “I was just interested in helping.” Batenchuk joked that getting Dickie as a member who had in-depth knowledge of the hospital meant the auxiliary didn’t need keys to get into locked areas. “I still know how to get a key,” Dickie joked. That would have come in handy on one occasion when Batenchuk was taking a group of students on a tour of the hospital. She took the group into the basement and, “There was this boy and we were down by the incinerator and he said are my tonsils in there,” Batenchuk recalled of one of the more comical comments she has heard. It was a time when the hospital did incinerations. She admitted it took a while for the group to find its way out of the basement because she “got lost.” Noble recalled a time when the hospital received a large donation of books from an estate and auxiliary members set about sorting the collection for a book sale. “Do you remember when we were in the morgue sorting books?” she asked fellow auxiliary members gathered around a cafeteria table during a recent interview. “It was a book sale and we made some big bucks,” Batenchuk recalled, laughing about where the books were sorted. Loreen Duncan also worked in the hospital’s housekeeping department for about 20 years before retiring in 1994 and joining the auxiliary a couple of years later. Duncan has taken on the historian duties for the auxiliary since taking it over from Batenchuk in 2006. The members recall making 300 servings of coleslaw to go with the spring luncheon, and also stuffing some 7,000 flyers announcing the upcoming radiothon and putting together corsages late one evening before the Christmas bazaar. They also remember when auxiliary members helped take
History - There was considerable interest in the history of the Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary at its 90th anniversary celebrations held last September. The auxiliary’s records have since been transferred to the local historical society. submitted photo Cover photo - Members of the auxiliary stand in front of the donor board at Louise Marshall Hospital. From left are: Bertha Noble, Darlene Dickie, Barb Gardin, Verna Batenchuk and Loreen Duncan. photo by Kris Svela
care of long-term care patients at the hospital and fundraising activities that were attempted and eventually dropped. “We’re a team,” Batenchuk acknowledged. That team spirit was evident at the 90th anniversary celebration in September, where Audrey Donald was honoured for her 60 years of service with a provincial lifelong membership declaration. “I joined the Louise Marshall Hospital Ladies Auxiliary in 1945,” Donald said. She recalled an early Christmas bazaar where the auxiliary members served tea “all dressed up with hats, gloves, fur hats and coats and some fur stoles.” “I didn’t go to all the meetings but helped in lots of different ways,” said Donald, who is still an active member. “My first job, that I remember, was sitting inside the main door of the hold hospital directing visitors to where they wanted to go to visit patients. There were only two people allowed
to visit each patient and only for 10 minutes at a time. “When their time was up, we had to go and let them know that there were people waiting to see the patient, or if no one was there, tell them the patient needed rest. Many times we were not very popular.”
for all these years. I have met many wonderful people, made many good friends and have lots of great memories.” It’s a sentiment shared by fellow auxiliary members. Recently the auxiliary decided to turn its records over to the local heritage society and
“I have met many wonderful people, made many good friends and have lots of great memories.” - Longtime Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary member Audrey Donald, on the benefits of membership over and above helping patients at the hospital. Donald recalled the old gift shop location “underneath the stairs” and auxiliary members going around with a gift cart with books for the patients. “They looked forward to us coming each afternoon,” she said. “I have been happy to be able to support the hospital by working with the auxiliary
museum. The records are being catalogued and will be part of the vast historical information available to the public at the museum located in the old post office building at the corner of Main and Wellington streets. “On the afternoon in the late spring of 1922 a few interested women met at the home of Mrs. J.N. Scott to discuss the
possibility of group assistance to the much harassed Mens’ Board of the Mount Forest General Hospital, as it was then called,” a history of the auxiliary establishment states. “On this day, they (a group of women including Scott, who would become the first president) organized themselves into a purely voluntary group of be known as the Womens’ Board of the Mount Forest Hospital, with Mrs. Scott as president.” It was a founding that continues to grow and contribute to the local hospital. Gardin said the auxiliary welcomes new members and anyone interested in joining can call 519-323-0001. She is also urging people to visit the gift shop at the hospital and the downtown thrift shop. The auxiliary is noted on the donation board at the hospital as a “benefactor,” recognizing the hundreds of thousands of dollars it has donated to the hospital since its founding. Batenchuk said the tradition will continue.
Celebrated volunteers - Audrey Donald, left, was recognized for 60 years of service as a member of the Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary at the group’s 90th anniversary celebration last September. She is still active with the auxiliary. J.N Scott, right, was the founder and first president of the auxiliary in 1922. It was then known as the Women’s Board of the Mount Forest Hospital.
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ENTERTAINMENT Best selling book comes to life on stage as Tuesdays With Morrie runs June 5 to 22
Award winners - Hillsburgh’s Century Church Theatre recently presented Here Lies Jeremy Troy, a production that earned them several nominations at the Association of Community Theatres, Central Ontario last month. Taking home awards were, from left, Keith Assoun, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Lindsay Van Der Grinten for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, and Dale Jones, nominated as Best Director of a Comedy. submitted photo
Dance festival gets groove on May 30 to June 2 GUELPH - The next Guelph Dance Festival takes place from May 30 to June 2 at venues throughout the city. The festival presents a diverse blend of high-calibre and innovative dance works from all over Canada. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the event. The On the Stage performances showcase the works of
established choreographers and dancers, while Youth Moves focuses on dancers under 19. Both In the Park and In the Street performances provide new and established artists with the opportunity to perform in unique outdoor venues throughout Guelph’s downtown. In the Studio features performances in an intimate gal-
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lery setting. The Festival also offers the Talkback Series to encourage greater dialogue between audience and dancers. Guelph Dance, formerly the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival, aims to be a nationally recognized leader in contemporary dance by offering a platform for professional, newgeneration, and youth dance artists to share their vision, push creative boundaries, and engage community audiences. For a line-up of events visit www.guelphdance.ca, or contact 519-780-2220.
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DRAYTON – “An old man, a young man, and life’s greatest lesson”. These three components merge in the acclaimed play, Tuesdays With Morrie. The memoir about living life to the fullest is on stage June 5 to 22 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Based on the best-selling book of the same name, Tuesdays With Morrie is an autobiographical account of Mitch Albom’s life changing friendship with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz. Sixteen years after graduation, Albom happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s disease. After a reunion of what starts as a simple visit, the friendship turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a final lesson on the meaning of life. Distinguished Canadian actor Ian Downie stars as Morrie Schwartz, who main-
tains an exceptionally positive outlook even as the disease wreaks a devastating effect on his body. Downie has appeared in countless stage productions including the Drayton Festival Theatre’s 2010 production of On Golden Pond. In addition to numerous film projects, Downie is perhaps best recognized as one of the “grumpy old men” who debate the conveniences of modern banking in TD Canada Trust’s TV commercials. Jeffrey Wetsch takes on the role of Mitch Albom, the determined workaholic journalist who learns how to slow down and appreciate what truly matters in life during the 14 Tuesdays that he spends with Morrie. Wetsch has appeared in various theatrical productions including The Heiress at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, The Great Gastby at The Grand Theatre as well as roles in film and TV such as Republic
Trifunovich returns home to perform GUELPH - Soprano Donna Trifunovich and friends will provide an evening of music to inspire and entertain at Three Willows United Church on June 1 at 7:30pm. Trifunovich grew up in Fergus and Guelph and is now a resident soloist with the Vienna State Opera. She has delighted Guelph Symphony audiences with several New Year’s Day concerts, and maintains close bonds with this area, where many people encouraged her musical talent from an early age.
DONNA TRIFUNOVICH The concert is a tribute to three of them: Arleen Barnum,
Rev. Douglas Sloan and John Lammer. Friends joining her in the concert include the 45-voice Burlington Welsh Male Chorus; Gordon Burnett, baritone; Ardeth Barnum, soprano; Renee Kruisselbrink, piano; Simon Irving, organ and Sloan family members. Proceeds from the concert will support the ministries of Three Willows United Church. Ticket information is available through the church at 519822-7690 and www.riverrun. ca/boxoffice.
GCB performs the music of Disney GUELPH - The Guelph Concert Band, with conductorColin Clarke, will present The
Wonderful World of Disney on June 1, as its final concert of the 2012-13 season.
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of Doyle, Bomb Girls and Defiance among others. The play is directed by Marti Maraden, who helmed Drayton Entertainment’s hit production of Sleuth last season. A theatre veteran, Maraden worked with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival for nearly three decades, where she rose from actor to director. Tuesdays With Morrie is on stage June 5 to 22 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Regular performance tickets are $40 for adults; $20 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances scheduled before the official opening and groups of 20 or more are $32. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the Drayton Festival Theatre box office or by calling 519-638-5555 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
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The show begins at 7:30pm at Harcourt Memorial United Church, located at 87 Dean Ave. The band will be joined by special guest Guelph Glee and a presentation of the Guelph Youth Music Centre’s 2013 Wall of Fame Award will occur during the show. Tickets are available at the River Run Centre box office or for cash at the door: $15 adults, $10 seniors and university students, $5 for eyeGO and children admission. For more information visit www. guelphconcertband.ca.
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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 AALP CLASS 15 APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30 Prospective participants have another few weeks to apply to Class 15 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP). Those interested must submit an application to the Rural Ontario Institute office by June 30 to be considered for this 19-month executive leadership program. All application forms are available at: www.aalp.on.ca under “class application.” A recent assessment of the AALP program resulted in program updates to ensure the program remains relevant to the agriculture and agri-food sector and rural communities across Ontario. It also resulted in recruitment for AALP Class 15 starting later than in previous years while the finishing touches were put on the revamped program. Class 15 begins in September 2013 and will include eight ‘in person’ seminars, seven webinars, a seven-day North American tour and a 10-12 day international study tour. The program wraps up in March 2015. For more information, visit: www.aalp.on.ca or call 519-826-4204. There are more than 400 graduates of the AALP program currently making a difference in the agricultural and agri-food sectors and rural communities in Ontario and beyond. The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2010 through the amalgamation of The Centre for Rural Leadership (TCRL) and The Ontario Rural Council (TORC). Governed by a 12-member volunteer board, ROI has a mandate to provide stronger support for key issues facing rural Ontario. The Institute delivers leadership training (including the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program), a mechanism to engage rural and multi-sector stakeholders for the purposes of informing and influencing rural policy development, and third-party program delivery. PREVENTING SPRAY DRIFT by Janice LeBoeuf, Vegetable crop specialist,
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OMAF and MRA, Ridgetown This is one to share with the neighbours. Every spring, we see way too much spray drift onto vegetable crops (and other crops, but that’s for another newsletter). Not only can this reduce yields by killing or injuring the crop, but there are many other serious consequences to the victim of spray drift such as: - reduced crop marketability due to pesticide residue; - reduced crop marketability due to effects of herbicide injury (appearance, size); - inability to meet contract commitments for volume of crop ; - delay in crop maturity resulting in inability to meet contract commitments to buyer; - delay in crop maturity resulting in loss of premium (early) markets; - loss of customers or markets due to gaps in supply of the crop; - long term injury to perennial crop or windbreaks; - rifts between neighbours, family and friends; and - large legal bills. Neighbours or custom operators working in adjacent fields may not realize how sensitive the horticultural crops are or the potentially devastating consequences of drift injury that go well beyond the yield loss. Spray drift can be prevented, but all spray applicators need to educate themselves. Several resources including videos, online tools, written material and public shaming are listed below. CropLife Canada and OMAF and MRA have produced two short videos: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/resource/ spraydrift.htm (five minutes each) that are well worth watching and sharing. Bayer CropScience, PRIDE Seeds, and Weather INnovations Incorporated have launched weather-central.ca http:// weathercentral.ca/, which features a site-specific 3-day hourly forecast of spraying conditions. It‘s extremely easy to use and I would suggest printing off the forecast for your records for each day you are spraying. Maybe you can email it to the neighbours and area custom operators every morning, too? OMAF and MRA also have a factsheet called “Pesticide Drift from Ground Applications” http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/ crops/facts/11-001.htm. Not only does it give details and data on how to reduce drift, but it also provides guidance on what to do if you suspect drift damage. It includes a section on legislation and
Badenoch 4-H Sewing Club stitches in some May fun BADENOCH - The fifth and sixth meetings of the Badenoch Sewing Club were held on May 3 and 10 at the home of Joan Law. Leaders Ida Law and Marion Hunter were also in attendance. Members chose a stenciled teddy bear fabric to work with. Once the bear had been cut out, the members pinned the “good” sides together, careful to line up the edges. They were sewn with the sewing machines on both sides to reinforce the corners and stress areas, with an opening at the bottom for the stuffing. Once the sewing was completed, they were turned right side out. The eraser end of a pencil made it easier to poke out the ears at the top. Then they were stuffed and the end was hand finished. If the members finished one large bear, they were able to move onto a medium or small bear and repeat the process.
4-H Kukoo Crafties meetings MAPLETON - On April 23 the Kukoo Crafties 4-H Club held its third meeting. Jordan opened the meeting, and then Youth Leader Laura Shaw explained the colour wheel, in detail. Members should all know their colours. For the rest of the meeting, members split into three groups: scrap booking, candle making and bracelet making. The groups will be focusing on those specific crafts for the next meeting as well. April 29 was the day for the Kukoo Crafties fourth meeting. After the meeting was opened and roll call was out of
the way, members broke into scrapbooking, bracelet making and candle making groups. The bracelet making group worked on Chinese staircase, and gimp, while the scrapbookers talked about colour and symmetry and completed two pages. The candle makers made candles with this really weird gel wax and put little trinkets into the wax, and ice candles that, when finished, had little holes in them. The next meeting was May 13. The group visited the Waterloo Art Studio. submitted by Alexis Kuper, Press reporter
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Stitched together - Members of the Badenoch Sewing Club are proud of their latest sewing projects, which include Teddy bears and bean bags. The club includes, from left: Sarah DeJonge, Sage Bearinger, Luke DeJonge and Nathan DeJonge. submitted photo The last project of the sewing club was making bean bags. Small scraps of fabric were sewn together, leaving a small opening at the bottom.
The bags were then filled with navy beans. The members were reminded not to fill them too much, so that the final stitching could be done on the machine
to make them stronger. The meeting ended with some juggling practice and bean bag throw and catch. submitted by Nathan DeJonge
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Signature races attract solid nominations at Grand River Raceway ELORA - Despite significant reformatting, the show of support was strong for the 2013 editions of Grand River Raceway’s Battle Of Waterloo and Battle Of The Belles. The 16th annual Battle Of Waterloo is for Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing colts. A total of 130 colts have been nominated to start in the elimi-
nations on July 29 for $12,500 per division. The consolation is valued at $20,000 and the final will be raced for $125,000. The fifth annual Battle Of The Belles is for Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing fillies. A total of 121 fillies have been nominated to start in the eliminations on July 29 for $10,000 per division. The consolation is
valued at $15,000 and the final will be contested for $75,000. The signature races will be showcased during the track’s annual Industry Day Celebration. This year marks the 23rd edition of the afternoon event which takes place on Aug. 5. Conditions for both races were overhauled, including a
single eligibility payment (versus three) and a nomination deadline of April 30. These changes were necessary for 2013, given the time restraints created by the delay of the Ontario racing calendar, postSARP. A sponsorship of $75,000 from the Grand River Agricultural Society has
ensured the continuation of these popular races - with $50,000 going to the total purse for the Battle Of Waterloo and $25,000 going to the total purse for the Battle Of The Belles. The society the parent company of the Elora track. To view lists of the nominees visit http://industrydaycelebration.com.
Coast-to-coast cycle mission a fundraiser for Guelph hospital GUELPH - No one has to tell Terry Manning to get off the couch. Manning, 69, a selfdescribed former “desk jockey,” is in the final planning stages of a cross-country bike tour that will span 6,000 kilometres and touch both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. His goal is to raise $60,000 for Guelph General Hospital’s Linamar emergency department. “The tour is simply something I want to do, with the second goal of raising money,” said Manning. “At 69, I don’t have that much more time for cycling. It
keeps me motivated.” Manning was not always so active. But 18 years ago, he turned his life around and vowed to get fit after he discovered he was, in his words, “growing out.” He ran his first of six half-marathons at age 60, and continued on to run two full marathons, the Niagara Falls International and the Cleveland Marathon. But a knee injury in 2008 prompted him to turn to more knee-friendly cycling. He completed a 1,500-kilometre Atlantic Canada tour in 2009, and went on to ride the 8,000-kilometre Tour du
Canada ride in 2011. This first experience with extreme long distance cycling left Manning hungry for more. His election to the Guelph General Hospital Foundation board coincided with his desire to complete another ride, which led him to combine the two activities and fundraise while completing his personal goals. Manning will ride with the tour group America By Bicycle in a 50-day trip. He hopes to raise money from donors who “buy” kilometres for $10 a piece. Manning and his wife Priscilla will be covering expenses, allowing all donations to be given to the
hospital. The tour runs from June 16 to Aug. 5. In the meantime, Manning has been logging plenty of miles on the road to prepare for up to nearly 200-kilometre days. “I was one of the oldest riders on the last tour, and probably will be this time as well,” says Manning. For more information on Terry’s Tour or to make a donation, visit www.gghfoundation. ca/coast-to-coast. To visit the blog go to terrystour2k13. wordpress.com, on Facebook at Terry’s Tour 2K13 and on Twitter @TerrysTour.
Charity game this weekend DRAYTON - Teams from a local service club and an area radio station will play a charity co-ed slo-pitch game here on May 31. The Bull Tryhards from 94.5 The Bull will take on the Palmerston/Drayton KinCrew at the Drayton ball diamonds at 7pm. Spectators are urged to bring non-perishable items for the local food bank.
Soccer success
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PUSLINCH - Puslinch Minor Soccer Club officials say the organization has experienced the highest registration in its history this year. The club has programs in place for children between the ages of 4 and 18 and there are teams for players of all skill levels. “Our reputation has gotten around and the club is known for its exceptional coaches, volunteers and positive approach,” said club president Bruce Joy. Volunteers are still needed. Visit www.puslinchsoccer.ca.
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Decoration Day at Belsyde Cemetery 2pm. The Fergus Brass Band will commence playing at 1:30 at the Legion Memorial. Legion parade beginning at ball diamond on St. David St., S. at 1:45 proceeding to the Legion Memorial. *** Listowel Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner will be available. 519-291-2569. *** The Royal Canadian Legion Br 234 Decoration Day at both local cemeteries. Theme “The Year Of The Korean War Veterans”. All veterans will be remembered at these services. Marymount Cemetery 1:30pm, Woodlawn Cemetery 3pm. *** Music in the Park. Hillsburgh Historical Park, 105 Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. 2-4pm. Featuring Kent Tocher (Country/Rock & Roll sing-a-long). Bring a lawn chair. Cancelled if raining. For info. 519-855-6343 or 519-833-2571.
Sun. Jun. 10
Poker Walk 10:30am. Join us in celebrating Seniors Month at Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Free with prizes. Walking 2 kms.
Tues. Jun. 11
Harriston Lawn Bowling Luncheon, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Lawn Bowling Club House, Arthur St. Harriston. $7.
Wed. Jun. 12
Euchre. Harriston Legion 296. Start at 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. Call 519-338-2843.
Thurs. Jun. 13
Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.
fri. Jun. 14
Guelph Optimist Club Roast Beef Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. All you can eat. 89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph. Adults $15, Under 8 $5. Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581. *** St. Teresa of Avila Garden Party. 19 Flamingo Dr. Elmira. 5pm. barbecue, games, auctions, food, fun and fireworks at 9:30pm. All welcome. *** All you can eat Roast Beef Dinner. Includes pie, cake, tea , coffee. 89 Beechwood Ave. Guelph. 5-7pm. Summer special price of $13 for June, July & August. Tickets at the door.
Sat. Jun. 15
Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Bill Beattie Band. *** Big Yard Sale Fundraiser for New Hope Animal Rescue. 5063 Jones Baseline, near Mustang Drive-in, Guelph. 8am-1pm. Coffee and bake sale. *** Alma Optimist Country Dance. 8pm Alma Community Centre, $10. Dance to Southridge Sound. *** Beaver House - Elora Poetry Centre. 2pm. Prior to launching from the Elora Gorge Park on their canoe trip down the Grand River, the Fish Quill Poets will be reading and celebrating with
The Good Hearted Women Singers. 7324 Wellington Rd. 21(just past the Gorge Park entrance). Info. 519-846-2551. Donations gratefully accepted.
Sun. Jun. 16
Arthur and Area Historical Bus Trip. 8:30-5pm. 519-820-5913. *** Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast at Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street. 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10. Everyone is welcome. *** Music in the Park. Hillsburgh Historical Park, 105 Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. 2-4pm featuring Maximum 60 (50’s & 60’s music). Bring a lawn chair. Cancelled if raining. For info. call 519-8556343 or 519-833-2571.
Sunday, June 9 | 1-4pm
• Lobsters flown in fresh from the Maritimes • Only 200 tickets will be sold! • $42 includes lobster, four samples • Large groups welcomed! of wine, buns, salads, and dessert All proceeds to benefit the: Canadian Canadian • Space is limited Cancer Cancer • Live Entertainment Society Society
Wed. Jun. 19
Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting & Mini Flower Show, 7:30pm Speaker: Judith Humphries Topic: “Gardens of the Middle East & Orient” - Victoria Park Centre, Fergus. Everyone welcome. For further info call Roberta at 519-843-5892. *** The Elora and Salem Horticultural Society will visit ‘Hostas Anytime’ in Bloomingdale for their regular monthly meeting 6:15pm sharp. Meet at the Old Salem Schoolhouse Parking Lot to car pool. Everyone welcome. *** St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Hillsburgh Strawberry Supper. 3 sittings 5pm, 6pm 7:15pm and takeout. 1/4 chicken dinner $13, 1/2 chicken dinner $16. Children $8. Call 519-8556597 for tickets. *** The Harriston & District Horticultural Society meeting, at the Seniors Centre (former Train Station). Speakers Bryce & Misty Murph Ariens. Topic “Living off the land”. Lunch. Everyone welcome.
Call now to purchase tickets: 519-767-3253 or 519-824-4261 Hwy #6 N at Wellington County Rd. #22, Guelph
Thurs. Jun. 20
Arthur Horticulture June Show. Jr’s-6pm, Adults- 8pm. Arthur Curling Club. Show list available from Lesley 519-848-3386. Program: Virtual tour of Canada Blooms, plus Silent Auction. Please bring a garden “treasure”. Lunch served. *** Arthur and Area Horticultural Society will be having a tree dedication service at MacPherson Park, Arthur, in memory of Lynn Goranson. 7:30pm. *** Strawberry Supper. Arthur Community Centre. 5-7pm. Hosted by Grace Anglican Church, Arthur. Salads, ham, beef, cake, ice cream and strawberries. Adults $12, children $6.
Fri. Jun. 21
Francofête - free community, family-focused event en français! Join us 5-8pm on the school grounds of l’École L’Odyssée, 30 Brighton Street in Guelph. Free rides/games for children. Food/ refreshments available for purchase. For info, please call the school at 519-837-4420.
Sat. Jun. 22
Country Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Country Versatiles. 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611. *** Guelph Lawn Bowling Club Inc. Strawberry Social. 1-4pm. 114 Gordon St. Adults: $5, Children: $2.50. For more info. call: 519836-3414. *** Spark of Brilliance 8th Annual Fundraiser. Karger Gallery, 14 Mill St. E. Elora. 11:30am. Presentation by Lynn Spence. Door prizes, light lunch at noon. Tickets $35. Call 519-843-5742 ext. 561 for details. *** Ham Dinner with strawberries at Knox Presbyterian Church. 5-6:30 pm. Tickets - adults $14, children 8 & under $6. Call church office at 519-846-0680.
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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don’t make assumptions this week, Aries. You just can’t trust your gut instincts too much right now. It’s better to get all of the facts and act accordingly. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Playing matchmaker isn’t so easy, Taurus. You have to understand when people are compatible and when there just isn’t a spark. Let this one go. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may have to pull back your focus on a problem in order to see it in a new light. Take some time away to regroup and then you can come back at full strength. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A romantic relationship can be a balancing act, Cancer. You will learn this first hand this week when you have to come to a compromise with your partner. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t apologize if you feel like you have to go your own way this week. Even when everyone seems to be going in another direction, sometimes you just have to set your own course. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, while others may not be able to handle the confusion this week, you are fully capable of multi-tasking and making it through unscathed. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may feel more emotionally charged this week but you still have to think with your head and not your heart. A financial decision may need to reassessed. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
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Cancer Support Group, Upper Grand, 753 Tower, St., S. Fergus. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10am-12noon. Lunch Out -1st Wednesday of each month. Wheel chair accessible. Please contact Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100 or Joyce B. 519-843-3213. *** The Guelph Twp. Horticultural Society Mini Flower Show. Marden Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Rd. 30. Entries to be in between 6 - 6:30pm. Help build an Obelisk for the Marion Brennan Enabling Garden, or one for yourself. Refreshments. Call for list of supplies re Obelisk. 519-822-5289.
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FROM PAGE TWO Wellington North Walk for ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Arthur Ball Diamonds & Pavilion 158 Domville St. Arthur. Rain or Shine. Check in: 9am-10:30am. Register your team by calling Sandra 519-831-0754. More info. Ashley 519-323-8208. *** Canadian Horse Pageant, 10-4pm. Canadian horse demonstrations in various disciplines, vendors, wagon rides, silent and live auctions. Admission-free. Hidden Meadow Farm, 5806 2nd line Erin. For more info. call 519-855-6498. *** Alma Optimist Country Dance. 8pm Alma Community Centre, $10. Dance to Tri Country. *** Grandmothers of the Grand Fundraising Garage Sale 8am-1pm. 450 St. David St. N. Fergus (park on Hill St.). Proceeds go directly to the grandmothers in Africa through the Stephen Lewis Foundation. For more info. Elly 519-843-1528. *** Arthur Legion Outdoor Jam Session 2pm. All entertainers welcome. Pork Roast Supper 6pm. $12. Call Linda for info. 519848-2622
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Scorpio, look at a situation with a practical eye. Is this really the best answer for the time being? Although you may be leaning one way, you might want to reconsider. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you need to get work done this week and that can’t happen when you are continually distracted. You might have to nip this one in the bud -- quickly. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A friend needs your support more than ever, Capricorn. Go to great lengths to give this person what they need, even if it means rearranging your schedule. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 An email or other correspondence from a past friend could stir up feelings you weren’t ready to deal with right now, Aquarius. Put this on the back burner until you are ready. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you are more interested in independence this week than hanging out in large groups. This includes hanging out with your spouse or partner.
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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! Wellington County has been designated a Safe Community! Join us for a public celebration! Thursday, June 20 1:30 pm Mount Forest Sports Complex, 850 Princess Street, Mount Forest
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Exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments and more!
The Fergus Library will be renovated and expanded to meet the needs of a growing community. In preparation for construction, the last day of service at the current location will be Friday, June 7. Library service will resume at our new temporary branch located at 181 St. Andrew St. E. on Thursday, June 13 at 10:00 am.
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• Holds not picked up by June 7 will be available for pickup at the temporary location starting Thursday, June 13. Materials can still be renewed by phone or through your online account. • Outside book drops will be available at both locations until the end of June. After June, items will need to be returned to the temporary location or to another branch.
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