Inside Wellington November 15, 2013

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Second Section November 15, 2013

Jordan Pedersen: Furrow queen promotes agriculture ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 15, 2013

New Year’s Eve Dance at the Elora Legion Wednesday December 31st

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Christmas Bazaar &

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Scalloped Potato & Ham Supper

Friday, November 22, 4:30-7:00pm St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 149 Frederick St. E., Arthur Adults $12 519-848-2839

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Pulled Pork Sandwich Fries - $6 take your photo with santa

Horoscopes

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a week of passion and romance awaits you and your special someone. Everything you do draws the attention of others. So make it work to your advantage.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, it can be challenging to get your head wrapped around certain tasks. Somehow you will manage to pull everything together and get everything accomplished.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, maintain your focus in the coming week no matter how difficult that proves to be. Personal concerns may have you reeling, but your heightened focus will serve you well.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may have something on your mind, but now is not the time to share such concerns. Do your best to solve a problem on your own, but rely on the advice of others if need be.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, do your best to avoid being let down by the negative attitudes of others. Friends or coworkers may just be in a bad mood, but that does not mean you need to be.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a little extra concentration will find you tackling your workload with time to spare. Commit your time now and enjoy the

CitiFinancial Guelph is sponsoring a food drive during November to benefit Guelph. The public is invited to bring non-perishable food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, canned soup, pasta and evaporated milk to 218 Silvercreek Parkway North. The office is open Monday and Wednesday 9am to 5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 7pm and Friday from 9am to 5pm. For more information call Christine Welsh 519-821-2520.

Fri. Nov. 15

The CW Artisan’s group Holiday Shopping Event benefitting the CW Food Bank’s Angel Program. Fergus Legion 6-9pm. Contact Emilie Sherratt 226-821-0219, for more information. *** November 15 to 24 - Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. “Beauty and the Beast”, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm. Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm. For tickets call the Box Office 519-855-4586. *** Christmas In The Lobby, Groves Hospital, Fergus. 9am to 2pm.

Baked goods, New to You, Toonie, Loonie and Silent Auction tables. Proceeds go to Groves Memorial Community Hospital. *** Elora Community Theatre offers: A Season of Escape with Peter Pan, Nov. 15, 16, 22 and 23, a matinee on Nov. 17 and 24, 2013.

Old Love, Feb. 14 to 23, 2014, Narnia, May 2 to 11, 2014. Whole season, all three shows $51. Tickets call 519-787-1981. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6 to 8pm. All you can eat $14. No take outs. Entertainment by The Collection. *** 9th annual Christmas Joy Home Tour, 4:30 to 9:30pm and Nov. 16, 10am to 5pm. Tickets $30. Featuring eight homes professionally decorated for Christmas. Call Didi 519-836-8115. *** VON is offering free gentle exercise program - Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together. Every Tues, Wed. and Friday 3:30pm.

Call 519-323-2330 or 1-888-506- 6353. *** Boughs & Bows fundraiser - Bistro Riviere patio, Main Street, Erin, 6 to 9pm. Christmas boughs on sale for donations. Proceeds go to charity you choose. Call Jennifer McKinnon 519-855-9639.

Sat Nov. 16

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s never too late to get healthy, Aries. Find time for some exercise and replace some calorie-laden foods with fruits and vegetables.

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Public service announcements

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Meeting Information 1-888-811-3887, Golden Triangle Area Narcotics Anonymous.

For the Third Week of Nov.

time to take things slow later in the week.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, signficant changes are afoot and you are not quite sure how to prioritize your goals. Enjoy the change, but make use of down time to reestablish your priorities.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, though a pressing issue in your relationship may seem like it needs immediate attention, you have a lot of time to work through any issues.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your normally conservative approach won’t work this week. You have to take a couple of chances, or you won’t accomplish much of anything.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have only a few days to learn some new procedures at work. It is natural to feel nervous, but put aside those feelings and concentrate on the tasks at hand.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, don’t worry too much about an upcoming change around the office. You’re in position to benefit from some restructuring.

Arthur Agricultural Society Entertainment night. Upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre featuring “Two of a Kind”, roast beef dinner - $24 ea. Tickets 519-323-2811. *** Royal City Model Railroaders Association free, self-directed tour of approx. 10 layouts, 10am to 4pm, 4971 Wellington County Rd. 29, GPS code 43 34.71180/80 9.66780 or at 41 Fox Run Dr. *** Glass in the Music Centre opening exhibition, 10am to 4pm. Art Glass on display from Nov. 9 to Jan. 5. “The Bella Serata” Nov. 9, 7:30pm, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph. Call 519-837-1119. *** Grand River Chapter of Dying with Dignity, full-day session, 9:30am, Grand River Unitarian Congregation, 299 Sydney St. S., Kitchener. Pre-registration required; $25, call 1-800-495-6156. *** Christmas Craft Show & Sale, 9am to 1pm, Knox Elora Presbyterian Church. Lunch, baked goodies, crafts, books, white elephant. Room for vendors, call 519-846-8061 or 519-846-0680. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree 2 to 5 p.m. For more information call Nancy 519-848-5702. *** Vegas Night, Bridgeport Rod & Gun, 1229 Beitz Rd., R.R. #1, Breslau. Doors open at 7pm. Games, prizes and lunch. For more information contact Doug or Sandra 519-648-2939. *** Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale, Knox Calvin Church Elora st., Harriston, llam to 1pm. Lasagne Luncheon - adults $10, children under 10, $5. *** Alma Optimist Country Dance, Alma Community Centre $12.50.

Dance to “Country Ways” 8pm to 12am. *** Buffet Roast Beef Dinner & Silent Auction, 5 to 7:30pm, Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line. Adult $20, Student $10, Child (5 to 11) $5, Preschool free. For reservations call 905854-2423 or 519-822-4374. *** St. Joseph’s Parish, 760 St. David St. North. Annual Christmas Bazaar, 10am to 2pm. A silent auction, Santa, homebaked goods, toonie table, Santa’s workshop just for kids, many vendors and lunch. Call 519-843-2006 for more information. *** Arkell United Church - Christmas Bazaar, 10am to 3pm. 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. Soup, sandwiches, desserts, tea and coffee.

Christmas music by the Arkellites. Call Penny at 519-822-6709. *** Kenilworth Public School Craft Sale, 9am to 3pm, $2, includes door prize tickets crafts, baking, gifts, home party, penny table. *** Craft Sale and Nursing Home Cookie Walk, Caressant Care Retirement Home, 215 Eliza St., Arthur, 1:30 to 3pm. *** 26th Guelph Scouts Annual Craft Bazaar, 10am to 3pm, Kortright

Hills Public School, 23 Ptarmigan Dr., Guelph. Free Admission.

For more information call 519-821-3299. *** ARC Industries Annual Open House, 8 Royal Road. 9am to 1pm.

Fresh baked goods, woodworking items, speciality baskets for raffle, craft tables, and more. Contact 226-314-0841.

Sun. Nov. 17

Fergus Legion Community Breakfast. 9-11:30am. $7 Per person, $3 child under 10. *** Join us at Erin United Church, 115 Main St., at 10am to celebrate our 174th Anniversary. Guest speaker: Rev. John Lawson.

Refreshments following the service. *** Harriston Legion Branch 296, Jamboree 12pm, $5 for Jamboree, $10 for roast beef dinner served at 4:30pm, everyone welcome. *** Gallery Concert Series, 2pm, Wellington County Museum. Royal City Saxophone Quartet entertains in Exhibit Hall. $7 at the door. *** Breakfast fundraiser 8 to 11am, Eden Mills Hall. Celebrating 20th year for local growing project, sponsored by Eden Mills United Church. Call 519-856-9255 for more information.

Mon. Nov. 18

Large used book sale (cash only). Nov. 18 to Nov. 23 at Grand Valley Public Library, 4 Amaranth St. E. 519-928-5622, Open during regular library hours. *** Elmira & District Horticultural Society, “Holiday Wreath Make&-Take” $30; bring your own decorations. Register before Nov. 4, contact 519-669-5629 for more information. *** Fall Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction - Rockmosa Community Centre. Adults $12, children 6 to 12 years $6, and children under 6 are free. Advance tickets only, call Pauline 519-856-2283. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre Seminar: Get Your Money – Understanding Ontario’s Tax Credits and Benefits 10:15am. Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** Groves Hospital Volunteer Association Annual General Meeting and 80th Anniversary Celebration, 12pm, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 275, 500 Blair St., Fergus. Luncheon and Volunteer Appreciation Awards.

tues. Nov. 19

Cancer Support Group, Upper Grand, 753 Tower, St., S. Fergus.

Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10am-12pm. Lunch Out, 1st Wednesday of each month. Wheel chair accessible. Call Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext. 100 or Joyce B. 519-843-3213. *** Stroke Survivors and Friends Lunch 12pm - Friendship Room Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph. Bring sandwich and family member if desired. All welcome. Contact Strokerecovery.guelphwellington@gmail.com for more info. *** Annual meeting and Potluck Supper, 6:30pm, 7468 Wellington Rd. 30, Marden Community Centre. Bring own cutlery, dishes and an entrée or dessert to share. The year’s prize money will be paid. For more information call 519-822-5289.

Wed. Nov. 20

Arthur Legion General Meeting 7:30pm. *** The Harriston and District Horticultural society annual pot luck dinner and meeting, 6:30pm in the Seniors Centre. *** Eramosa Union Cemetery annual meeting at Barrie Hill Church, 7:30pm. All welcome.

Thurs. Nov. 21

Coffee Hour at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. 9.30am to 11am. Speaker and Music by Mary Lynn Woods. All welcome.

Fri. Nov. 22

Euchre at St. John’s United, Belwood. 7:30. *** Country Christmas presented by Canadian Fiddler, Scott Woods and band, 7pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 325 St. George St. W., Fergus. Adults $20, children $10. Advanced tickets available at church office. For more info., call 519-843-3565. *** Erin United Church Turkey Dinner, 5, 6, and 7pm. Adults $15, children under 12, free. Take-outs available. Wheel Chair accessible. Contact Cindy 519 833-9808 or c_storey@sympatico.ca. *** Fergus contra dance new location, St. James Anglican Church, 171 Queen St. E. 8 to 10:30pm. Admission $10, students $8, youth free. No partner or experience necessary. Bring indoor shoes for dancing. Contact Janice Ferri 519-843-9971. *** Christmas Bazaar and Scalloped Potato and Ham Supper, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. 4:30 to 7:00pm, $12. Call 519-848-2839. *** Boughs & Bows fundraiser - Turn-of-Fate Studio, 5890 4th Line, Hillsburgh, 6 to 9pm. Christmas boughs on sale for donations.

All proceeds go to charity you choose. Call Jennifer McKinnon 519-855-9639.

Sat. Nov. 23

Country Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Country Versatiles.

8pm, $10/person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 15, 2013 PAGE THREE

Queen of the Furrow: Promoting women in agriculture

by Kelly Waterhouse

WELLINGTON CTY. – Forget the stereotype of beauty pageants for young girls. The Queen of the Furrow is not that.

Steeped in tradition and rooted in rural pride, this pageant plows ahead to grow the message that agriculture matters. “The Queen of the Furrow program should never be confused with a beauty pageant as these young women have amazing skill sets with which they have been raised, and for most, they use these skills on their family farm each and every day,� said Melissa Snyders, chair of the 2013 International Plowing Match (IPM) Ontario Queen of the Furrow program. “The Queen of the Furrow program acts as a tool for these young women to celebrate their heritage, to share their experiences and to discuss how they can be a part of sustaining and promoting agriculture, locally, nationally and globally,�

Snyders said. “If they no longer live on a farm, you can be sure that you will find the queen in a career related to agriculture.�

To earn the title at the provincial level, Queen of the Furrow candidates first compete in their home communities to represent their local plowing association.

In 2012-13, 22-year-old Cassandra Chornoboy of Guelph-Eramosa represented the Wellington County Plowmen’s Association (WCPA). She also held the title in 2010-11. “The Wellington County Plowmen’s Association are some of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet,� Chornoboy said, explaining it was a privilege to represent the organization. “There is nothing like it.�

Bill Stickney, president of the WCPA, believes there is much value in having the role of Queen of the Furrow in his organization - not just for the tradition, but also for the future. “They are young and eager and want to get the job done and get out in the limelight and promote the [WCPA],�

Stickney said, noting it is much appreciated by the membership. “They do a lot of publicity for us. They go to the fall

fairs, the parades, 4-H events and other events throughout the year.�

Chornoboy said the role came naturally to her, as she has been raised on a beef and sheep farm that is entirely female-run, led by her mother.

The Queen of the Furrow competition also aligned with her personal values. “It’s nice to have a young female face out there, promoting agriculture. Females are important to the future [of the farming industry],� Chornoboy said. “The Queen of the Furrow is definitely a unique experience for that.�

Unique is right. Contestants can’t take home the title if they can’t drive a plow, and for many of them the competition is their first real experience.

It might not sound like much to the experienced farmer, but to these young ladies, it’s a chance to be a part of something that has always been, as Chornoboy describes it, “a boy’s game.�

For more than 50 years, the Queen of the Furrow competition has given a voice and a platform to young women aged 16 to 25 to highlight important agricultural issues, encouraging future generations of leaders in their field. “The Queen of the Furrow program has celebrated many successful years because of the young women that vie for their local Queen of the Furrow title,� said Snyders. “These young ladies truly are remarkable. While they come from different backgrounds they all share one focus, and that is to keep agriculture strong and viable and to play a contributing role in what was once a predominantly male career path.�

This September, Chornoboy was one of 30 competitors from plowing associations across the province vying for the ultimate title, the Ontario Queen of the Furrow for the IPM. Held in Perth County, from Sept. 17 to 21, the event celebrated its centennial year as a key event in agriculture. “The Queen of the Furrow program is definitely important to the tradition of the IPM,�

Snyders said. “The Queen of the Furrow program is built around three major activi-

Queen crowned - Outgoing Queen of the Furrow Cassandra Chornoboy, centre, recognized 2013-14 contestant Jennifer Henry of Arthur, left, and winner Jordon Pedersen of Erin at the Wellington County Plowmen’s Association banquet in Alma on Oct. 19. Below photo: Pedersen and Chornoboy. submitted photos

ties; an interview, competitive plowing and a prepared speech presentation, yet [they] are also judged on how they present themselves when they are in public and whether they would be an enthusiastic, confident, knowledgeable and professional ambassador for agriculture in general, as well as a positive role model for young women, not just in agriculture, but in

“But it is always an amazing experience.�

Snyders says an important aspect of the role is to encourage others to participate in the competition - a task that Chornoboy was happy to champion, as her mentor Amelia Taylor, a former Queen of the Furrow, encouraged her to apply. “I’d like everyone to know

“It’s what you make of it. If you’re

really committed to learning and being a representative of the plowmen’s association, it’s a great opportunity. �

- Jordan Pedersen, Wellington County Queen of the Furrow. any sector of society.�

While Chornoboy didn’t take home the provincial title (it went to Celie Diebold of Waterloo), she placed second in the Top Five Plow Queens portion of the competition. “The International Plowing Match has been around for 100 years and it moves around the province,� Chornoboy said.

about it,� Chornoboy said, adding, “It’s always a challenge to find competitors because is conflicts with school for some, but it’s just a lot of fun, honestly, to go to events and learn more about your community and meet new people.�

One of Chornoboy’s honours was passing her title to her friend Jordan Pedersen, 18, of

Erin, during the WCPA annual banquet on Oct. 19. “The Wellington County Plowmen’s Association has always, to me, been an important agriculture association and I wanted to be a part of representing them,� Pedersen said.

She credits Chornoboy for getting her involved with the competition. “I’ve known Cassandra for years,� Pedersen said. “She really encouraged me to get involved.�

The pair met through various 4-H groups, including the beef and sewing clubs, which Pedersen participated in for eight years, and at county fairs. Both girls are currently enrolled at the University of Guelph. Pedersen is studying studio art and philosophy. “Queen of the Furrow was a good opportunity for me to keep the agriculture connection,� Pedersen said, noting she lives in town, but helps on the family farm located in Orton, which was passed down from her grandparents. “It’s difficult to keep a balance in agriculture and the arts,� Pedersen said of her studies.

Though the arts are not a traditional path for a Queen of the Furrow candidate, Pedersen feels her challenge will be to merge her artistic and rural influences with this title. “I was really interested in keeping my agriculture roots.�

While farming is in her blood, Pedersen admitted she’d never driven a plow before the competition, held at the Wellington County Plowing Match in August. “But that was my favourite part,� Pedersen said of the competition. “Even the tractor driving was pretty forgiving.�

Pedersen admits she learned about plowing by watching YouTube videos with her father and studying parts of the plow.

“Every contestant gets a plow coach,� Chornoboy said, adding while she’d driven tractors before, the plow was new to her.

Pedersen insists the plowing portion is a great opportunity to learn and should never deter someone from trying out in the competition. “The plowing is a very beautiful, but really rigid art,�

Pedersen said with a laugh.

Chornoboy explained plow judges assess the competitors based on a points scale. “Plowing in your own field is much different than plowing in competition,�

Chornoboy said, adding she shares Pedersen’s sentiment. “Plowing day is the fun day.�

Like at the provincial level, when the WCPA hosts its banquet, the contestants are then asked to speak before a panel of judges in a three to five minute presentation on a topic of their choice, then each contestant is given an impromptu question. “It really shows who can think on their feet and how they can think of agriculture issues both locally and globally,� Chornoboy said.

Pedersen was asked to speak to the issue of agriculture in the curriculum, a topic she is passionate about. “It’s something that needs to be considered because it’s the most accessible way to reach children,� Pedersen said. “We need to make non-rural children aware of agriculture.

I think our schools should support that.�

She adds, “I think for me it is that personal connection ‌ if we introduced agriculture [in schools] people would be more aware, there would be more educated consumers. “They don’t appreciate the value of their food. I think it’s important that youth understand where their food comes Continued on page 9

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ENTERTAINMENT Not So Grand Players revive Christmas musical

Christmas Open House at Maplecrest Farm 6827 2nd Line, West Garafraxa R.R. #3 Fergus, ON Tues. Nov. 19th 11am-7pm Wed. Nov. 20th 11am-7pm Pottery • Weaving Christmas Crafts & more!

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Community Family

The Village Music Store

Breakfast

Sunday November 17th

9:00am - 11:30 am $7 adults $3 kids (Under 10)

CLOSING SALE

Weekly Events

Monday at 7:30pm - Euchre Tuesday at 7:30pm - Crib & Darts Thursday at 7:00pm - Bingo

until Dec. 28th

Fergus Legion Br.275

519-843-2345

140 Main St., Erin

www.ferguslegion.ca

519-833-9583

Hall Rental & Catering Available

OPENING SOON Dine in, Take out or Catered

Fresh Meals, Baking and Pastries

Palmerston’s Gathering Place 261 Main St. W., Palmerston 519-417-8574

Vegetarian Options

(Right beside The Prescription Shoppe)

PATSY CLINE Country Christmas Featuring...

MARIE BOTTRELL 8 Time Juno Nominee, 2 Time CCMA Winner SATURDAY NOV. 30 @ 8:00 P.M. “Walking After Midnight” “I Fall to Pieces” “Sweet Dreams” “Crazy”

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FERGUS GRAND THEATRE 224 St. Andrew St. W.

Call 519-787-1981

www.FergusGrandTheatre.ca

TICKETS ONLY $27 + HST

FERGUS - The Not So Grand Players have revived a Christmas musical for the whole family.

Written by local author Connie Dickenson We Wanna Go Home will be performed at the Fergus Grand Theatre, under the direction of Rod Saunders. It plays Dec. 4 to 7, at 8pm.

The play brings together a rag tag group of citizens to the local legion on Christmas Eve thanks to an unforeseen blizzard.

A very pregnant mom, a bridal party, karaoke entrepreneurs, a visiting pastor and a local ne’re-do-well are just some of the cast of characters that will be sure to entertain.

“Having raised somewhere around $90,000 during their 25 or 30 years as a group, the NSGP are a community oriented group bent on having fun while raising funds to help others in Centre Wellington,” says long-standing member Rose Parkinson.

Christmas Musical - The Not So Grand Players have revived a Christmas musical for the whole family; We Wanna Go Home will be performed at the Fergus Grand Theatre Dec. 4 to 7, at 8pm. From left: Joan Bery, Maddie Franklin, Noah Franklin, Rachel Brown, Paul Mosure, and Shelley Keating. Bottom: Bruce Chapman and Rachel Flewelling. submitted photo Aside from the $12 ticket cost, any donations for the local food bank will be gratefully

accepted at all performances.

For tickets, contact Fergus Grand Theatre at 519-787-1981

or www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca All profits are donated back to the community.

Ambassadors Christian Male Chorus performs at Drayton Reformed Church DRAYTON – The popular Ambassador Christian Male Chorus along with guests, HiFive, will be performing at the Drayton Reformed Church on Nov. 15 at 7:30pm.

The all-male choristers have been singing together since 1969.

Director, Harold DeHaan, founded the Ambassadors shortly after graduating from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Members of the Ambassadors come from Dundas, Burlington, Grimsby and Brantford.

Although none are professional musicians, their love for singing shines through as they share their gifts and talents across Southern Ontario, states a press release from the group.

In November they are performing in churches and other venues celebrating their love of sacred music.

Presently they rehearse every Wednesday evening at the Mount Hamilton Christian Reformed Church, Upper Wellington and Stone Church Road in Hamilton.

The Ambassadors have an open invitation to other men

who love to sing.

The group is in great demand and their schedule is often full as they perform local benefit concerts, sing in nursing homes, participate in other social and community events and share their musical talent in many churches.

The group loves to sing sacred music but they also have a full repertoire of show tunes and other melodies.

Pianist Laura Pin, the only female member of the group, a graduate of Western University, enjoys working with her husband, Michael, providing the musical accompaniment and instruction, for the Ambassador Chorus.

On the November 2013 tour, the Ambassadors are happy to have the woodwind quartet, HiFive, accompany them offering another musical treat.

Hi-Five formed in 1998 and has received accolades from all over the world. The group of four men and one woman perform both classical and modern music, and always with a hint of humour.

The Ambassadors atate they provide “community music for

Musical Performance - Hi-five will be performing at the Drayton Reformed Church, along with the Ambassadors on Nov. 15 at 7:30pm. submitted photo

enjoyment and Christian encouragement.”

There are no tickets sold for the concert so attendees are encouraged to come early to get a good seat. A freewill offering will be taken at the end of

the evening. Refreshments and a chance to meet members of both the Ambassadors and HiFive will take place at the end of the evening. For more information contact Bill DeVries at 519-638-2794.

Amahl and the Night Visitors

Saturday Nov. 30th 3:00 pm St. John’s Church, Elora $35 Back by popular demand, this holiday favourite is the story of how a young shepherd boy’s life changes forever. A charming opera with a timeless and inspiring message!

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ENTERTAINMENT Alex Mustakas and family take centre stage in Drayton Entertainment’s Peter Pan CAMBRIDGE – It was announced earlier this year that AJ Bridel, who rose to fame as runner-up on CBC’s hit reality TV show Over the Rainbow, will star in the title role of Drayton Entertainment’s Peter Pan. The theatre company has now announced that artistic director Alex Mustakas and his family will also take centre stage in this traditional British pantomime, which takes flight Nov. 20, and shows for fiveweeks, at Dunfield Theatre Cambridge.

Alex Mustakas will tackle the role of Captain Hook. “Every good story needs a villain and I am excited to delve into the role of the sinister Captain Hook,� says Mustakas “Bringing this iconic character to life and being part of a magical adventure about youth, joy and freedom is going to be great fun.�

Mustaka’s wife, Jackie Mustakas, as well as both of their young children, Hadley Mustakas and Lukas Mustakas, are cast as members of the Dar-

ling family.

Jackie is no stranger to the stage, having performed in numerous Drayton Entertainment productions since 1998 including Annie, Perfect Wedding, Guys and Dolls, Crazy For You and previous Christmas pantomimes, among others.

Cambridge audiences may recognize Jackie from her performance as Winifred Banks in the inaugural production of Mary Poppins.

Now she is tackling the duel role of matriarch Mrs. Darling and Tiger Lily, the brave and beautiful Indian Princess.

Hadley will play young Wendy Darling.

Hadley has been appearing on the Drayton boards since before she could walk, but audiences may remember her most recent role as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins.

Other Drayton Entertainment credits for Hadley include Annie, The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz. And making his professional debut in Peter Pan is Lukas in the role of Michael,

the youngest of the Darling children.

Although this is Lukas’ first professional role, like his older sister, he has been seen on stage before, most notably as a part of the children’s chorus in Drayton Entertainment’s 2011 production of the Wizard of Oz at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. “Peter Pan is high-flying fantasy production that’s full of memorable music, fun characters, and a story that is perfect for the entire family,� says Alex. “I’m absolutely delighted to have this opportunity to perform alongside my own family and with a wonderful ensemble cast.�

Ticket information Theatregoers are encouraged to book their seats soon to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are available at www.dunf ieldtheatrecambridge.com, or in person at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge Box Office, or by calling (519) 621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Cinderella comes to Fergus Grand Theatre in pantomime performance Dec. 12 to 15 FERGUS - English theatrical entertainment returns to the Fergus Grand Theatre for a second year with the presentation of Cinderella.

The audience will be part of the show, cheering for the good guys and booing the bad guys.

A panto does not mean a show without words, but a fairy tale where some actors will surprise you, laughter reigns and music delights, theatre officials state.

Tina Darke, director, says, “ “As a child, Christmas meant a trip to a panto - a play full of twists and turns, beautiful princesses and cruel villains. This year will be no different with the magical story of Cinderella and her cruel step-sisters.

Which one will win the heart of the handsome Prince?�

Costumes are colourful and some are eccentric but the Fairy Godmother is there to offer guidance and design advice

as she prepares for retirement while training two assistants.

The show also features an appearance by Curdles.

The show runs from Dec. 12 to Dec. 15. Thursday and Friday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

With every adult ticket purchased a free child’s ticket is available courtesy of TD Canada Trust. For more information contact Fergus Grand Theatre 519-787-1981.

Guelph’s newest Christmas tradition returns GUELPH - Guelph’s newest Christmas Tradition with the return of The Shepherd’s Tale, on Dec. 14 and 15 at E.L. Fox Auditorium, Guelph. The show is part of a multi-media project of Dancetheatre Davide Earle (DtDe).

Next up is Sculpting Time, a mainstage portrait of selected

Mary-Dawn Roberts’ Autumn Exhibition GUELPH - The public is invited to attend the Mary-Dawn Roberts’ Autumn Exhibition, at the Garden House Gallery which offers new acrylics, from the summer 2013 Giclees.

Most of the printed inventory will be offered at very substantial savings while helping the artist move forward in commitment to the artwork and Garden House Gallery.

The exhibition runs Nov. 9 and 16, 11am to 5pm; Nov. 10 and 17 from 1 to 5pm; and Nov. 13 and 14 from 1 to 5pm.

If unable to visit during show hours patrons may arrange a visit at the countryside Garden House Gallery in Guelph, five minutes from the 401.

Visit www.marydawnroberts.com for more information.

works from a repertoire spanning 50 years of creation, Feb. 1, at Milton Centre for the Arts.

Silent Voices, a portrait of the sacred power of the feminine in honour of International Women’s Day, runs March 8 and 9, at the Al Green Theatre in Toronto.

This season’s Portraits cy-

cles will culminate in a season of mainstage performances for 2014-2015, in celebration of Earle’s 75th birthday.

DtDE officials acknowledge the support of Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council for their generous support during the 2013-2014 season.

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Beauty and the Beast - The cast of Beauty and the Beast in rehearsal at Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. The show plays Nov. 15 to 24.

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Beauty and the Beast to open at Century Church Theatre Nov. 15 ERIN - Beauty and the Beast opens at Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh, on Nov. 15, with a cast of 21 actors, singers and dancers.

This all-new version, adapted and directed by Jo Phenix, follows the well-known story, but adds the elements that make panto such an enduring form of entertainment.

Erika Vanderende and Gabriella Ungar play Beauty and Beast, with newcomer Mike Salisbury as Jasmine the Dame.

Frank Rempel, George Newman, Wendy West, Elyse Hodgson, Laura Schnablegger, Robert Hetu and Lorraine Hickling, with dancer Andy Aubut as the Rose Fairy, round out the adult cast.

Younger roles are played by experienced panto veterans Brett English, Sarah Makinson, Shayna Neal, Macey Kupfer and Lorelei Ungar, with newcomers Kyla Warren, Kailyn Carson, Tahira Devonshire, Darcy Tyrrell and Timmy Lyons.

Everything is backed by a romantic set painted by graphic designer Nadine Makinson, and smoothly run by stage-manager Trish Hamilton.

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Davidson to represent Canada at World Snooker Championship

by Kelly Waterhouse ALMA - For the second time, Terry Davidson will represent his country at the World Snooker Championship hosted by the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) from Nov. 27 to Dec. 8.

“The IBSF are the world governing body for these sports,” Davidson said. “They hold an annual world amateur championship with an open men’s, women’s and masters divisions.”

This year’s event will take place at the Olympic Sports Centre in Daugavpils, Latvia.

“There will be 70 countries competing this year,” Davidson said.

A certified snooker coach, Davidson, 68, will compete in the masters division for competitors over 40 years old. He joins Paul Fleming of Kitchener, who will also compete in the master’s level, and Jason Williams of Hamilton, competing in the open men’s division.

“We play in a round robin, with usually five or six matches, then graduate from there,” Davidson said, noting the last

rounds are a straight knock-out format.

Davidson’s last appearance at the world’s event was in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2012.

Though he did not win a match, the experience was worth the trip.

“I’m 20 years older than most of the other competitors and am the oldest player in the masters,” he said. “Most of the masters are pros in their early forties.”

That doesn’t deter Davidson, because the opportunity to compete at this level and to be in the company of fellow snooker champions makes it worthwhile.

“Right now, I’m ranked sixth in Ontario and I’m playing a little better this year,” he said. “I’m practicing four to five hours a day, sometimes longer and going to every tournament that I can find.”

Davidson’s experience at this tournament has him setting realistic goals for competing.

“My target is to qualify for the knock-out sessions, to come second or first in my round robin group,” he said.

“I’d like to win a couple of

TERRY DAVIDSON matches.”

Last year, Davidson came up against Darren Morgan, of Wales, a renowned player in the snooker series.

“No doubt, Darren Morgan is the one to watch,” Davidson said. “He’s 43 years old and an ex-pro snooker player. As a pro he won this event three times.

Before that he won the Euro Masters three times.”

Banner season - A banner celebrating the Drayton Defenders Atom team’s All-Ontario Championship season in 2012-13 was unveiled during Minor Hockey Day at the PMD arena on Nov. 2. Each team in the organization was in game action during the day-long event. Harriston-based Leslie Motors hosted a Drive One for Your Community event, with $20 from each test drive donated to Drayton Minor Hockey by the Ford Motor Company, raising $4,360. TOP PHOTO: Action around the Drayton crease during a Pee Wee Local League game versus the Kincardine Kinucks. photos by Patrick Raftis

Grose leads in Moto Cross

Tykes get first win against Flyers

Motocross leader Davin Grose of Alma placed first in MX2 Junior and second in MX3 Junior at RJ Motorsports, Barrie in competition on the weekend of Nov. 2 to 3. His results earned him high-points status in the fall series of motocross for CMRC.

FERGUS -The CW Tyke team hosted the Burlington Eagles in Fergus on Nov. 2.

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Senior LIFESTYLES

Minto-Mapleton Health team provides tips on effective exercising for aging adults

by Sandy Turner MAPLETON - We all have heard the old adage – if you don’t use it, you lose it - however, it seems that we also need to be using it at the right intensity and frequency to make a difference. As we age, it is important to maintain as much mobility and range of motion as we can. This not only helps older adults to stay in their own homes as long as possible, it also improves their quality of life by helping to build stamina and endurance levels.

According to the annual Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 90 per cent of older adults are not participating in activity at the moderateto-vigorous intensity level.

The survey found that older adults are walking, but not at the right level. Walking continues to be an excellent way to maintain and improve fitness but it’s not about just moving. Working at a moderateto-vigorous intensity level will cause older adults to sweat and breathe a little harder during the activity. This is the level necessary to challenge the body and see improvements in fitness levels.

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This can be accumulated in bouts of 10 or more minutes over the day and week. The moral of the story is: Walk your dog, briskly, even if you don’t have one.

When trying to determine a moderate-to-vigorous pace, pick a pace that feels purposeful but not like work from the start. It is not until halfway through that the pace we are walking should start to feel like we’re doing something. At this time we should also notice our breathing increase but still be able to communicate with two- to three-word sentences.

We should be able to maintain this pace until the end of our walk and not feel exhausted.

It may take the first few walks to fine tune this pace for each of us. Be sure to include a few minutes of easy walking before and after the walk.

Another reported finding of the CCHS was that 80% of older adults are not doing any strength training exercises. Not only are these types of exercises important for building and maintaining strength in our muscle, but they also are vital to our bone health.

The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines states that older adults should add muscle and bone-strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least two days a week.

Finally, a small study done

with the University of Ontario Institute for Technology (UOIT) also reported that adults between 60-79 are spending up to 600 minutes sitting over the course of a day. That is to say 70% of their day is spent doing sedentary activity. This is a little frightening, as we know that if we sit for greater than two hours we are increasing our risk for chronic disease, such as heart disease and stroke. The study found this age group was sitting for up to 10 hours a day.

Regardless of fitness level, too much sitting is detrimental to health. Be sure to get up and move around regularly during the day. It is important to note some sitting activity is quite good for cognitive brain function, such as crosswords and Sudoku.

Not sure how to get started?

There are many community services that can help to reduce our sedentary time or consider booking an appointment with our exercise specialist.

You can find us on facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow us on twitter (@MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area!

For more information about any of the free services offered by the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team, visit our website at www.mmfht.ca or call the Drayton office at 519-6382110 or Clifford office at 519327-4777.

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Birthday girl - Ruby Bell, who recently celebrated her 98th birthday, and guest speaker Ron Shelley display a map outlining Zone 33 district of the United Seniors of Ontario at the October Merry Makers at Jamesway Manor in Clifford. photo by Bonnie Whitehead

Speaker shares information on seniors groups with Merry Makers

by Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - President Irene Kaufman welcomed 17 seniors, one guest, and guest speaker Ron Shelley to the Merry Makers October meeting held at Jamesway Manor in Clifford.

Doris Jaunzemis was asked to place the wreath for the group during the service of remembrance on Nov. 10 at the community hall. Birthday greetings were sung for Ruby Bell who celebrated her 98th on Oct. 1.

Dorothy Domm shared poems and stories from The Voice.

A committee consisting of Ruby Bell, Domm, and Geraldine Greenfield turned to thoughts of thanksgiving and

passed along a tray of treats. A story on the spirit of thankfulness was filled with wonders of blessings, family, health, friends, and the countryside.

Domm introduced Zone Rep Ron Shelley of Fordwich.

On behalf of President Bernard Jordaan, Shelley shared highlights from the (USC) United Seniors of Ontario conference held in St. Catherines. He noted the area may be expanding and the fiscal year may be changing.

In his role as zone rep, Shelley relays relevant information from the conference to neighbouring clubs. He offers an insight into the seniors programs and installs officers as part of his duties. The USC is run by a dozen commit-

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Membership in the Merry Makers is $2 a year. Members plan a monthly program which may include lunch, snacks, dining out, games, bingo, guest speakers, or slide shows aimed at the 55-plus crowd. It doesn’t cost anything to check out club,; just show up, enjoy the day and decide.

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Rural Life OMAF and MRA Report

Agricultural Information Contact Centre | 1-877-424-1300 | www.ontario.ca/omafra 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: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. To attend one of our free online workshops on water quality and other important food safety topics, visit us at: www.ontario.ca/foodsafety or call: 1-877424-1300. Food safety practices keep agri-food businesses competitive, productive and sustainable.

THE RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Rural Economic Development (RED) Program has up to $4.5 million funding per year to help rural communities strengthen

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Ontario is providing up to $7,800 to cover a range of supports and services for each eligible young worker under the fund. That includes up to $6,800 to help cover wage and training costs, and up to $1,000 to help young workers pay for job-related costs like tools and transportation to work. Learn more at: http://bit.ly/176t5Rc.

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Queen of the furrow competition - Wellington Queen of the Furrow Jordan Pedersen is shown completing the plowing portion of the 2013 competition. Coach Carman Weppler guides her through the opening split. The plowing component of the competition is required for all competitors and helps them gain an understanding of the organization they are representing. submitted photo

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Pedersen also wants people to see the future opportunities in agriculture.

“We need to teach people that agriculture isn’t just farming. There are many job opportunities in this area,” she said.

Making connections and being in the public eye is what Pedersen looks forward to most.

“That’s the exciting part; I get to do the parades, the fairs, school visits and other events,” Pedersen said, noting the role is flexible in terms of schedules and commitments.

But Pedersen wants to make the most of her year as queen.

And just in case an unexpected opportunity pops up, Pedersen keeps her tiara and satin sash in the car.

A queen has to be ready to make a public appearance whenever she can.

“It’s what you make of it; if you’re really committed to learning and being a representative of the plowmen’s association, it’s a great opportunity.

There is still an awareness to build of what the plowmen’s associations do,” she said.

“It a lot of fun just making appearances. Just by promoting it and wearing the gear at events, the more people see that and start asking questions, the more they’ll start to think about the value of agriculture.”

Pedersen and Chornoboy hope more young women will get involved and keep the tradition alive.

“I would want them to know they should just jump in and try it,” Pedersen said, noting it doesn’t matter if they have rural roots or are simply willing to advocate for agricultural issue. All they need is a willingness to learn.

“It’s so flexible and the organizers are really helpful ... and the prizes don’t hurt either,” she quipped.

Prizes range from jewelry and clothes to gift certificates and a small scholarship.

“I was overwhelmed by the number of prizes,” Pedersen said.

“We have very generous sponsors and every contestant gets prizes. It’s really overwhelming.”

But don’t let the tiara and satin sash fool you. The Queen of the Furrow represents more than a pretty spokesperson. At

the provincial level, the responsibilities increase, as does the platform. Pedersen hopes to find that out personally.

“The Ontario Queen of the Furrow is strong, independent, forward thinking and educated,” said Snyders. “The Ontario Queen of the Furrow elevates the role of women in agriculture … and the agrifood economy.”

Pedersen is focused on the year ahead, leading to the 2014 IPM set to take place in the Simcoe County community of Ivy. In the meantime, she intends to promote the WCPA wherever she can, and encourage other young women in the community to take part in next fall’s Queen of the Furrow competition.

To spread the word, Pedersen has created a FaceBook page: facebook.com/ queenofthefurrowwellington.

Like Chornoboy, Pedersen exhibits the enthusiasm and commitment required to take her rightful role as Queen of the Furrow, to offer a fresh face and a fresh perspective on the future of women in agriculture.

For more information on the competition, contact Jordan Pedersen at 519-362-2282.

PERTH WELLINGTON Local MPP Randy Pettapiece is applauding the success of PC amendments to strengthen the Local Food Act. Amendments passed at the committee stage included moving the proposed Local Food Week to the beginning of June, instead of replacing Ontario Agriculture Week in October.

A second amendment creates a tax credit for farmers who donate agricultural products to food banks and community food programs.

“The government’s proposed Local Food Act had some serious gaps that people told us needed to be fixed,” said Pettapiece. “They are right, and our amendments will help to address those issues.”

Pettapiece is espe-

cially pleased that Ontario Agriculture Week, an initiative of former Perth MPP Bert Johnson, will be preserved.

With support from all parties in 1998, Johnson introduced and passed the legislation to establish it as a way of recognizing farmers and their contributions.

“Ontario Agriculture Week is a credit to the farmers who grow our food and our economy,” Pettapiece stated. “I’m very pleased that Bert’s efforts to recognize farmers have been preserved.”

Pettapiece states Liberal and NDP committee members voted down two other amendments submitted by the PCs. Those amendments would have required the government to “set real targets for local food, instead of aspirational ones,”

and would have included food education in school curriculum at every grade.

“Food education and real targets were frequently raised at local food roundtables across Ontario, including PerthWellington,” said Pettapiece.

“It’s extremely disappointing that the Liberals and NDP have ignored the input of those most affected by this legislation.”

In May, Pettapiece hosted a discussion on local food with stakeholders at the Local Community Food Centre in Stratford. Following that meeting, Pettapiece brought the feedback he received to the attention of both PC Agriculture and Food Critic Ernie Hardeman and the Minister of Agriculture and Food.

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Candidate calls for full discussion on new trade deal with European Union PERTH-WELLINGTON - Local provincial NDP candidate Romayne Smith Fullerton has called for full political and public discussion on the terms and conditions of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union announced

by Prime Minister Stephen Harper last week.

“During the past four years there has been little or no political or public debate in this province leading up to the signing of this agreement in principle,” she said. “Surely, during the ratification process, which will take 18 to 24 months, it cannot be left to corporations, vested interest groups and back room discussions on an agreement that potentially will have a tremendous social and economic impact on our community and on individuals.”

Noting that Perth-

ROMAYNE SMITH FULLERTON Wellington is the largest producer of hogs and milk in the province, Smith Fullerton stated, “We already know some of the potential results of this agreement on the riding’s vital agricultural industry.

The hog producers may benefit through increased export quotas while local dairy farmers will take an estimated $6-million hit as a result of the agree-

ment to increase the import of European cheese. When one considers the multiplier effect of that $6-million loss on local communities the economic impact could be significantly larger across the riding.”

“We have also heard the concerns of local, artisan cheese makers who must now compete with a heavily subsidized European industry.” she said.

“There have been soothing words from both the federal and provincial governments about compensation, but when, how much and will the process be simple, fair and equitable needs to be known and considered before we decide.”

Smith Fullerton expressed concern CETA may be the first step toward dismantling Canada’s supply management system. “Supply management, which has served this coun-

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Smith Fullerton expressed concern about the potential financial pressure the extension of patent protection to European pharmaceutical companies may have on Ontario’s health care budget. “We need

also to know more details about the effect these provisions will have on the cost of drugs to individuals and families who rely on the less costly generic brands,” she said.

Smith Fullerton stressed that it is incumbent upon the Harper government, who claim the agreement will result in 80,000 net new jobs, to demonstrate what kind of jobs and where they will be and over what time frame. She noted economic forecasts from the Centre for Policy Alternatives, as an example, indicate CETA may further weaken an already fragile industrial base in Ontario resulting in job losses.

“During the past decade or so we have seen a flight of capital and jobs to other parts of the world resulting in the shuttering of factories and loss of jobs in Stratford and elsewhere in this riding to be replaced by temporary or contract positions for lower pay, no benefits or security and limited prospects,” she said, “That’s not the kind of future I want for this riding or this province.”

“It is not about opposition, it is about the citizens of this riding and this province having the right to know the facts before they can make an informed decision on CETA,” she added.

Pettapiece calls for provincial leadership on rural Ontario doctor shortage issue DRAYTON PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece says the province needs to do more to alleviate a shortage of doctors in rural areas like this one.

Pettapiece was in Drayton recently to hear more about progress in telemedicine by the Minto-Mapleton and Mount Forest Family Health Teams. Also attending the event were municipal leaders, representatives of the Ontario Telemedicine Network, and local patients.

In the legislature on Oct. 24, Pettapiece highlighted their work. He also raised the ongoing doctor shortage facing many of his constituents.

“Last week in Drayton, I learned more about the great work our local health care professionals are doing.

“The Minto-Mapleton and Mount Forest Family Health

Teams shared exciting developments in local telemedicine.

Their innovative use of telemedicine in diagnosRANDY PETTAPIECE ing symptoms means many patients now receive a diagnosis from specialists within days, not months.”

The MPP says growing use of telemedicine means less travel to see specialists in major centres for local paitents.

It also means fewer expenses for gas, meals and hotels and less vacation time used.

“It’s exciting to see how these advances in medical technology are revolutionizing local healthcare. Our local healthcare professionals in Perth-Wellington are leading

the way, and they deserve our thanks,” he says.

“We need the province to follow their lead in filling gaps where they exist. The doctor shortage is one example.

“Some of my constituents haven’t had a doctor for over two years. We in PerthWellington need more family physicians, and we’ll need even more in the coming years.

Pettapiece says he has spoken with many local health care professionals and taken concerns to the health minister.

“We need to know the government is taking this issue seriously, and that they have an effective plan. We need the province to work cooperatively with local hospitals and municipalities, providing the resources they need.

“We need to see leadership at the provincial level like we’re seeing at the local level.”

Anita Payne joins climate march PERTH - Anita Payne, from Perth will walk 1,000 miles across parts of the United States as a part of the Great March for Climate Action.

The purpose of the March is to inspire and motivate the general public and elected officials to act now to address the climate crisis.

It will be the largest coastto-coast march in U.S. history.

Marchers will walk 14 to 15 miles per day and camp nearly every night.

Payne, a former provincial

Green Party candidate in PerthWellington, has long fought for environmental issues.

“We have been dithering too long over whether climate change is real and what we should do about it,” Payne said.

She noted she is excited to represent her home country in this global issue.

She plans to carry a Canadian flag with her as she marches. She hopes that her participation will help recruit more Canadians to the March.

“I am excited to be part of

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FROM PAGE TWO *** Arthur Legion Craft Sale 10am to 2pm. For more information call Nancy 519-848-5702. *** Craft & Bake Sale from 9am to 1pm, Elora United Church, corner of Church & Geddes. Crafts, lunch, treats, treasures from Grandma’s Attic. For more information call 846-0122. *** Rockwood & District Lioness Craft & Bazaar Sale, 9am to 1pm.

Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood, Something for everyone. For more infomation call Grace 519-856-9650. *** Christmas Bazaar and hot luncheon, Mount Forest United Church, 10am to 2pm. Lunch available 11am to 1pm. Silent auction, baking, candy, preserves, crafts and more. *** Emmanuel Christian High School’s Annual Bazaar, 9am to 1pm, Maranatha Christian School, 8037 Wellington Rd 19, Fergus.

Breakfast 8:30 to 9:30 am, Dutch luncheon 11am to 1pm. *** Annual Christmas Bazaar, Sunset Villa, 7150 Concession 1 Puslinch. Nov. 23rd and Nov. 24, 11am to 4pm each day.

Traditional Danish decorations, gifts, baking and Tombola. *** Colonial Christmas Luncheon and Bazaar. St. James Anglican Church Queen St. E., Fergus; 11am to 2pm. Baking, crafts, toonie table and draws. Adults $8 children $4. Everyone welcome. *** Palmerston Knox Presbyterian Church Bazaar, 10am to 1pm.

Soup/sandwich luncheon, baking, new gifts, candles and toonie table. *** Book & bake sale, St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 112 Main St. N., Rockwood, 10am to 4pm. Donations accepted, all proceeds go to “Animals Homeward Bound” for more info call 519-856-9002. *** Kid’s Club, “Bracelets of Hope” ‘Caring for our neighbours in Africa’, 9am to 12pm, Knox Elora Presbyterian Church. Music, stories, crafts, games, fun & snacks. Call 519-846-8061. *** Annual Craft Show - Victoria Park Seniors Centre, 150 Albert St., Fergus, 10am to 3pm. Over 30 Exhibitors, with hand-crafted items. For information call 519-787-1814. *** Drayton Christmas Craft Show. Vendors and hot lunch, 10am to 2pm, Drayton Community Centre, 68 Main Street West, Drayton. *** Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale and Lunch, Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street, 9am to 2pm. All Welcome. Many Vendors and pictures with Santa. Get a pulled Pork Sandwich and Fries, $6. ***

Sun. nov. 24

19th Annual Christmas Craft Show, 9am to 3pm. Arthur Community Centre, free. Proceeds used to make Arthur and area a better place to live and raise children. Call Laird More 519-848-3516. *** Aberfoyle Annual Christmas Parade 2pm. Parade route Township Office on Wellington Road 34, east to Brock Road (Wellington Road 46), south to Maple Leaf Lane, then into the Community Centre grounds where Santa will greet children. *** Show and Sale - raising funds for Crohn’s research, 11am to 4pm, Palmerston Community Centre, free. Door prizes, and food available. Come support a 10-year-old girl suffering from this disease. *** Co-ed volleyball tournament - John F. Ross GCVI, Guelph.

Cash prizes. All proceeds to charity. Contact Wanda Gordon 519-8212-6353 or gordonwanda@hotmail.com. *** Monck Baptist Church, Conn. Hear how Andrew Barron, being Jewish realized that Jesus is His Messiah, 11am. Call 519-0239924 for more information.

tues. Nov. 26

Maryborough Horticultural Society Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper. Time: 6:30pm. Moorefield Optimist Hall. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery. Info. 519-291-1458. *** Casserole Lunch dessert and beverage, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Mount Forest, 11:30am to 1:30pm. $8. All welcome.

Wed. Nov. 27

Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meeting 7:30pm, Heritage River Retirement Community, 25 Wellington Dr. Light refreshments provided, everyone welcome. *** Christmas Bazaar - Grace Anglican Church, Arthur. 11:30am1:30pm. Bake table and draws. $8 Casseroles, salad, rolls, pie and cheesecake.

Thurs. Nov. 28

Euchre - St. Mary Parish Family Centre, Mount Forest. 7:30pm $3 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Brain Gym Workshop 3 pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

Fri. Nov 29

Ladies Coffee Hour in Rockwood, last Friday of the month, 9:30-11:30am. Everyone welcome. St. John’s Anglican Church, 112 Guelph St. For more information call 519-856-9211. *** Alma Optimist Beef BBQ, Alma Community Centre, 5 to 7pm. $12.

All Saints Community Dinner. Come early for best seating, 6 to 7pm. No sermon, no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted & gluten-free available. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. *** Snow White Christmas, World Premiere, Nov. 28 to Dec. 22.

Theatre Orangeville, 87 Broadway. Adults $40, 8pm, 2pm $33, students $20, children 12 & under, $12. Call 519-942-3423.

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Marsville Community Breakfast last Saturday of November at the East Garafraxa School. *** Breakfast with Santa hosted by Marsville Lions club at the East Garafraxa School with Christmas Market. *** The Guelph Concert Band Opening Concert of 2013-14, 7pm, Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph.

Tickets at the River Run Centre box office or at the door: $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, $5 eyeGO and children. *** Country Breakfast, Rockwood United Church 8am-11am.

Adults $8, Children $5, Families(2 Adults and 2+Children) $20.

All Welcome. Tickets Available at Door. Call 519-856-4160. *** The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary is holding their Christmas Craft Sale from 10am to 3pm. Free admission and free parking. Br. 234 Guelph, 57 Watson Parkway S. *** Guelph Celtic Orchestra performance - Shane Cook & Jake Charron CD Release, 7:30pm. Tickets $20 advance/$30 at the door. Opus Lounge (Above Bobby O’Brien) 96 Macdonell Street, Guelph. Fiddle & Guitar Workshops 2-4pm, $15. *** Elora Festival Singers - Winter Concert Series 2013-2014 Amahl and the Night Visitors 3pm, St. John’s Church, Elora.

Tickets on sale now, 519-846-0331. *** Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra presents a County Christmas Hoedown at Duff’s Presbyterian Church, Cty Rd. 46 & 401, shows 2 and 7pm. For Tickets call 519-763-9764. *** Arthur United Church Women Poinsettia Luncheon, Bazaar and Bake sale, 11:30am to 1:30pm. There will be a Bake Table with lots of delicious homemade baking, Touch & Take Table and a table with Christmas placemats, table runners and aprons. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke 8:30pm. *** Eden Mills Community Christmas Bazaar and Tea, noon to 2pm. No admission charge, wheelchair accessible. Eden Mills Community Hall. *** Alma Optimist Country Dance, Alma Community Centre $12.50. Dance to “Country Versatiles” 8pm to 12am. *** Elora Legion bake sale - before Santa Claus Parade in the Clubroom from 2 to 4pm. Donations of baked goods will be graciously accepted.

SUN. DEC. 1

Soundsation Choir presents Rockin’ Lil’ Christmas, Evangelic Missionary Church, Germaine Ave., Listowel, 2pm. Fundraiser for the LMH Auxiliary. *** “Angels and Animals at Christmas” concert, 3pm, Melville United Church, Fergus. Adults $15, $5 (child under 12) from members, at door or to reserve call 519-843-5419. *** ‘Breakfast with Santa’, Rockmosa Community Center, Rockwood, 9am to noon. Adults $7; children six to 13, $3 and pre-schoolers, free. Bring camera.

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Andrew Barron, being Jewish realized that Jesus is His Messiah and “Christ in the Feast of Tabernacles”

Sun., Nov. 24, 11am, Monck Baptist Church 519-371-5030 www.jewsforjesus.org/missionaries

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Mon. Dec. 2

Victoria Park Seniors Centre Seminar: Giving The Ultimate Gift – Understanding how trusts and insurance can work for your family, 10:15am. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

Tues. Dec. 3

Pepper Cards - reminder this is a weekly game of cards for the month of December at the Harriston Legion. Begins 1:30pm, bring partner or come out and meet new or old friends. Everyone welcome.

Thurs. dec 5

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome. *** Belwood Lions Jamboree, 7:30pm, Belwood Hall. Come and Play, Sing, Dance & just enjoy the Entertainment. Admission $5 (Performing musicians: free). Call 519-843-7011 for information.

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Tower Street Bridge Completed The County of Wellington project team would like to thank the local merchants and residents of Fergus for their patience and cooperation throughout the construction.

Centre Wellington Food Bank’s Christmas Angel Programme Can you help brighten the holidays for a child or a group of siblings who might otherwise go without gifts?

Last year, individuals and groups in this wonderful community “adopted” a family in need and brought joy to over 200 children.

The Food Bank will send donors the anonymous client form with wish list by child as well as details on the drop-off at the Sportsplex on Wednesday, December 11.

The Mount Forest Branch is turning 100!

Please contact us with questions or to let us know how many children you would like to help at 519.787.1401 or info@cwfoodbank.org www.cwfoodbank.org.

We Will Remember You

Join us for an afternoon of tea, cake and Wellington North’s world famous butter tarts as we reminisce and celebrate 100 years of the Carnegie Legacy. All are welcome.

For the month of November, on the front lawn of the Museum and Archives, we are commemorating the fallen from Wellington County of the First World War

Thursday, December 5 from 2 pm to 5 pm Mount Forest Branch, 519.323.4541 Don’t forget – there is still time to enter the Mount Forest Library Writing Expo. Tell us about your fondest memory of the Mount Forest Library! The deadline for submissions is Saturday, November 30.

Please see our website for more details www.wellington.ca/Library.

Tour our award-winning World War I exhibit inside the Museum Explore military records in the Archives

Wellington County Museum and Archives

Canadian Firefighter Exams Study Guide Now available at Wellington County Library!

• 5 sample firefighter exams with answers and explanations included • Everything you need to know about written tests, including the types of questions you’re most likely to see • Advice on prepping for the crucial interview process • Step by step descriptions of the physical abilities tests, Check out our other study guides available for tests such as the Police Officer exam, General Education Development test (GED), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and more. Check with your local branch for availability or visit our online catalogue at www.wellington.ca/Library

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National Child Day is November 20 This is a day to celebrate all children’s right to be heard. Wellington-DufferinGuelph Children’s Charter of Rights states that all children have a right to: • A quality of life that meets their physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social needs.

• Have basic needs met including nutritious food, a healthy environment and a safe and comfortable place to live.

• Access quality and affordable child care, early education programmes and/or parenting support.

• Safe places and time to play, and access to affordable recreational activities.

• Quality education to enable them to reach their full potential.

• Quality time with their families and/or other nurturing and positive role models throughout their childhood.

• Protection from neglect, abuse and exposure to family violence.

• Be accepted for who they are, and believe what they want without being discriminated against.

For more information about Child Care Services in Wellington and Guelph, call: 519.837.3620.

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