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Spring Fling on April 20 to support HOPE House port those in need in this community.

The event will also feature a marketplace where attendees can purchase products along with items featured by the designers and retailers at the workshops.

New this year, tickets are available to attend half the day (either morning or afternoon) for $40 or the full day event for $75. The event runs from 9am to 4pm.

For more information on how to register and for information on other workshop sessions contact Karen Kamphuis, executive director of HOPE House and Spring Fling event chair at 519-265-4299, extension 23, or kkamphuis@ lakesidehopehouse.ca.

For more information on HOPE House, visit www. lakesidehopehouse.ca.

GUELPH - It may not look like it outside yet, but spring is just around the corner and organizers of the 2nd annual Spring Fling Fundraising Event are in full swing preparing to carry on the JOY tour tradition of bringing design and home décor ideas as well as gardening information and food trends to area consumers.

On April 20, keynote speaker Marilyn Smith, a professional home economist, award winning author, Second City alumnae and frequent television personality for CityLine and BT Toronto, will share her enthusiasm and ideas on How to Live to be 100 and Still Remember Your Name.

All proceeds from this event go to support the growing and ongoing needs for HOPE House (Helping Overcome Poverty Everywhere) to sup-

A Musical Afternoon April 7, 2013 ~ 2 pm Mimosa United Church 5980 cty rd 26

A variety concert consisting of:

Country & Gospel Ragtime Pianist

Soloist Quartet

Jazz Sing Song

Refreshments - Free Will Offering - Proceeds for new Church roof

Annual Spring Beef

Wellington County 4-H Silent & Live Auction Saturday, April 6, 2013 Alma Community Centre, Alma Dinner Served 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Adults $12.00 Children 8 & Under $7.00 4 & under Free James 519-669-2025, Carol 519-833-0455, Marg 519-787-0219, Barb 519-824-2959

Sunday April 7, 2013 share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

$10 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

“Proceeds to local Community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

www.ferguselorarotary.com Held under lottery license #M634122.

FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club and Fergus Elora Rotary Club

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The Grand Valley and District Horticultural Society Silent Auction at the Grand Valley and District Library from March 15 to March 27. Bidding closes at 3:30pm on March 27. Over 60 items are up for auction so there is something for everyone.

Fri. Mar. 22

Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston ham and scalloped potato dinner. Two sittings 4:30 and 6pm. Tickets $13 per person. Under 12 years $6. For tickets call 519-343-3428 or 519-343-3144. *** Wellington County Community Connect: “Get’n by can be tough.” Come out and see how we can help. No cost haircuts, manicure, massage, learn about agencies that serve Wellington County. Arthur Arena, lower hall, 10am-6pm. Bus. *** Arkell United Church - Chili Supper and Hootenanny. 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. Admission adults $12, children 5 to 12 $6, under 5 are free. Supper: 5 to 7pm. Bring your instrument or just listen.

Draw prizes. For information or tickets, call Penny 519-822-6709 or Teresa 519-767-0963. *** Euchre. Harriston Legion Branch #296, Harriston. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more info. call 519-338-2843. *** Ladies Coffee Hour in Rockwood, last Friday of the month, 9:3011:30am. Everyone welcome. St. John’s Anglican Church, 112 Guelph St. For more info. call 519-856-9211. *** Country Dance Hoedown Fundraiser. 8pm. Guelph Optimist Club, 89 Beechwood Ave. $10. Cash bar, snacks. Dress up in your favourite country theme and have some great fun. Licensed event. Please call 519-822-9581. *** Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. 5-7pm. Alma Community Centre $12. *** Fergus contra dance with live music by Steve Fuller and Friends.

Guest caller Tara Bolker. 8-10:30pm. Admission $10 per person (youth free). Victoria Park Field House, 150 Albert St. W., Fergus. No partner or previous experience necessary. Contact Janice Ferri at 519-843-9971. *** The Annual World Day of Prayer Service, 2pm. Central Pentecostal Church, 7674 Colborne St., Elora. This is an ecumenical service, and all are welcome. *** All Saints Community Dinner. Turkey Pot Pie, with bread, salad and dessert. 6-7pm; no sermon and no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted and gluten-free available. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. “The one with the big white spire”.

Sat. Mar. 23

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

Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519846-9611. *** Purple Carpet Gala Disco Night. 5pm. Delta Guelph Hotel.

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

Silent and live auctions, door prizes, raffle, games, D.J. Tickets $80 each. Phone: 519-836-1110. *** Curl For A Cause Bonspiel. Supporting our Community. Fergus Curling Club. Raising money for six local charities. Looking for interested curlers/curling teams. Please contact Bruce Hawkins 519-787-0132. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke. 8:30pm. *** We’ve Outgrown It Sale. Multiple Births Guelph-Wellington 11am-2pm. Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph. Admission $2. Cash, Debit, Credit. Everyone welcome!

519-829-5337. *** 18th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. 9-11am. James McQueen Public School, 365 St. George St., W, Fergus.

Admission $2, all you can eat pancakes, fruit, juice and coffee.

Silent auction, penny auctions, clown, facepainting, and interactive math games room. Call 519-843-1700 for info. *** Erin Theatre presents CALENDAR GIRLS – based on the story of a feisty group of middle-aged British women who rally together for a cause and in the process, convince one another to pose for a calendar. Tickets: 905-873-6868, Seniors & Sat. Matinees $15, regular $20. Erin Centre 2000, 14 Boland Drive.

Sun. Mar. 24

Harriston Legion’s Annual Mini Golf & Steak Dinner. Harriston Legion Branch #296. 1pm sharp start. $18 per person Children 12

and under $10. Steak or Chicken Dinner only $14. Families of 5 or more $14 per person. Please sign up by March 15. For more info. call 519-338-2843. *** Erin Legion Olde Tyme Jamboree - Doors open 12:30pm. For an additional $10 you can enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner at 5pm. *** Elora Cataract Trailway Assoc. Annual General Meeting at Victoria Park Senior Centre in Fergus. 2pm. Our Special Guest Speaker is Master Bird Bander David Lamble. All welcome. No charge. For info. call Raymond 519-843-7703.

Mon. Mar. 25

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

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

tues. Mar. 26

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

Retired seniors welcome. *** Until March 28- Grand Valley District Public School Bag 2 School Fundraiser. School Council is looking for donations of unwanted clothing, coats, snowsuits, shoes (tied together) & boots, purses, soft stuffed animals, linens, etc. Drop items off at the GV School on March 26th 8:30am-3pm, March 27 8:30am3pm and March 28th 8:30am-12:30pm. The school earns profit for every bag collected.

Wed. Mar. 27

Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Homemade Easter Ham Luncheon.

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

Light refreshments are provided and everyone is welcome. *** Grand Valley and District Horticultural Society meeting 7:30pm to hear guest speaker Darren Heimbecker speak on “Dwarf Conifers”. All are welcome to attend with a light lunch and coffee/tea to follow the speaker. Our silent auction closes at 3:30pm at the Grand Valley library and auction items will be available at this meeting. *** Until March 30 Erin Theatre presents CALENDAR GIRLS – based on the story of a feisty group of middle-aged British women who rally together for a cause and in the process, convince one another to pose for a calendar. Tickets: 905-873-6868, Seniors & Sat. matinees $15, regular $20. Erin Centre 2000, 14 Boland Drive.

thurs. Mar. 28

Waterloo Wellington NFO Ontario Annual Awards Night and AGM, 6:30pm social and 7pm dinner at the Legion in Arthur.

The guest speaker Paul Kozak, Ontario Provincial Apiarist will share the latest research on bees. Tickets for the Farmers’ Dinner are $20 and can be reserved by calling John Sutherland 519-8554651. Everyone is welcome. *** All You Can Eat Wings. Harriston Legion Branch #296. Starting at 6:30 till we run out. $12 per person. Entertainment. For more information call 519-338-2843.

fri. Mar. 29

Eden Mills Presbyterian Church annual Good Friday breakfast and bake sale, from 8-10:30am. Everyone welcome! Adults - $7, Children (ages 5-10) - $5, Under 5 yrs - $2. Under 2 yrs – Free. *** Arthur Legion Fish Night. 5-7pm. 2 pc. Fish dinner $12. *** Easter Services at Everton Community Church - 0379 Evert St., Everton. Good Friday Communion Service 10:30am. Easter Sunday Worship Service on Mar. 31st 10:30 am. Further information available by calling 519-856-1185. *** Annual Good Friday Cantata. A Time for Reflection, Grace Anglican Church, Arthur, 7:30pm. Directed by Derek Moore, performed by combined area singers. Free will offering. *** Good Friday Organ Concert, featuring McGill graduate Martin Jongsma, in the Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church in Fergus, 600 Belsyde St./ Wellington Rd. 18. 7:30pm and includes organ works by van Noordt, Bach, Brahms, and Vierne. Freewill offering.

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4-H Canada: Celebrating 100 years of leadership

by Kelly Waterhouse

WELLINGTON CTY. For 100 years, youths across Canada have put hand to heart and made the 4-H pledge to head, heart, hands and health: “My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, My health to better living, For my club, my community and my country.”

Rob Black, president of the Canadian 4-H Council, says the organization has positively impacted generations of families.

“Since 1913, more than two million Canadians have enriched their lives and the lives of others through their 4-H experience,” Black said.

At the 4-H Canada annual general meeting, the 100th anniversary celebrations will run from May 28 to June 1.

More than 500 4-H members will hear alumnus and guest speaker Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada’s first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space, discuss how the organization influenced her life’s work.

“That will be a big event.

The whole week is a chance to celebrate our anniversary. It’s a chance to reconnect,” said Black, who is looking forward to returning to the place where it all began.

The first official 4-H club was formed in Roland, Manitoba in 1913 by Edgar Ward Jones, director of extension at Manitoba Agricultural College, and Dr. William Black (1872-1941), who was born in Dufferin Country and graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College, and went on to become the Manitoba deputy minister of agriculture.

“The program was developed to help improve agriculture, increase and better production, and enrich rural life,” said Black. “From this group of 14 enthusiastic young people in the first club, membership has grown to as high as 70,000 in the 1960s.”

He considers the formative years of the organization to be from 1913 to 1922, as provinces began to organize their own clubs, culminating in a national 4-H movement. The Canadian 4-H Council incorporated in 1931.

In Ontario, 4-H was funded through the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) until April 2000.

“[The ministry] still plays a big role in our funding,” Black said.

“We have a federated model. Every province is independent. The national organization is the umbrella.”

The Canadian 4-H Council offers a variety of national and international programs and services, including membership and leader conferences, citizenship seminars, international and national youth exchanges, scholarship and grant programs, and mentoring opportunities.

“The 4-H program exists in every province in Canada as a rural, local, community-based youth organization which strives to promote technical, life skills and leadership training to young people between six and 25 years of age,” said Black.

“Skills and training in citizenship, leadership, cooperation, collaboration, responsibility, independence, public speaking, entrepreneurship, life skills, team building and financial management are learned through engagement in skill development projects and clubs and through interaction with community leaders and volunteers.”

Today, 4-H is open to rural and non-rural youths across the country, offering projects ranging from traditional agricultural projects, to newer projects in the fields of nutrition, science and technology, and outdoor living.

In Wellington County, 4-H began in 1917, Black explains, when the first Department of Agriculture office opened in Arthur. It began with clubs such as the home garden contest club, homemaking clubs, the Erin potato club in the 1920s, the Minto/Maryborough livestock club in 1928 and the Rockwood sheep club in 1932.

“The West Luther Club is one of the longest running clubs in Wellington County,” said Black, attributing its success, in large part, to leader Charlie Twiss of Alma.

“Charlie is doing it because he loves working with the kids.

He’s bringing in the next crop of 4-H members,” said Black.

Twiss has been a leader for approximately 20 years and has led or supported clubs in dairy, beef, sheep, field crops, veterinary clubs and even finance, (Twiss is a financial advisor

ABOVE: Aedan Reidy of Belwood and Avery Kerr of East Garafraxa concentrate on building a masterpiece in a past Lego engineering course offered in rural Erin. LEFT: Leader June Switzer poses with 4-H club members.

Advertiser file photos Cover collage: 4-H clubs and activities through the years. submitted by 4-H Ontario

and beef cattle farmer). He was a 4-H member in his youth.

“It’s always good to work with youth and hopefully you can give them something to take forward,” Twiss said of his years of service. “I want to stay young and working with them keeps me young.”

June Switzer, a leader out of Hillsburgh, began in 4-H when she was 12 years old. Since that time she has led as many as nine clubs a year, teaching everything from Lego engineering, to quilting, gardening, beef cattle and black-light theatre productions, to name a few.

small; it takes a significant amount of time.”

Black said the organization carefully screens and trains volunteers, with clear guidelines for conducting a club.

“Our volunteers are caring and kind and want only the best for our 4-H kids,” said Black, noting they help create an inclusive environment for everyone. “Every person is an individual in those clubs.”

Switzer agreed, saying, “It’s about as inclusive as you can get.”

One of her favorite aspects of 4-H clubs is that they include children from ages nine to 21

“4-H is a passion and I’ll go to the ends of the world to support it.”

- Rob Black, president of the Canadian 4-H Council.

“I’ve been involved in some capacity, one way or another, for over 50 years,” she said. “I like sharing what I know and what I do, and I like working with the kids. I get as much from it as they do.”

Twiss and Switzer are just two examples of the dedication and mentorship of the more than 8,000 volunteer leaders Black says are indicative of the strength of 4-H. “Our volunteers are the lifeblood of this program ... They give their time, talent, energy, enthusiasm and financial resources and look for nothing in return. They are our unsung 4-H heroes,” he said.

“We couldn’t run this program if it weren’t for our provincial organizations and they couldn’t do it without the community of volunteer leaders.”

He adds, “The time commitment to be a leader is not

years (4-H Canada is working to expand the membership age from six years through to 25 years of age, to encourage future growth).

“The multi-age range that is there is the very best thing,” Switzer said.

“When you have a 10-yearold working beside a 15-yearold ... or a 15-year-old working next to a 21-year-old, the kids see a whole new way of doing things from another perspective.”

“It’s a maturity thing. They learn leadership by doing it.”

Public speaking is an area of development Switzer feels is very important.

“It’s a huge component, but it’s done in a very nonregimented way,” she explains.

“They gain confidence by getting them to speak about something they know how to do. That’s how their skills get

developed. The more they do it, the easier it gets.”

Switzer said the students learn about democracy and Parliamentary procedure, as everyone has a role to play and a job to do, from club treasurer or secretary to press reporter.

“4-H kids can talk well, they can lead, they can organize,” said Black, who along with Twiss, believes the lessons students learn in 4-H are lifelong skills.

“They develop leadership, it gives them knowledge ... and by leadership I don’t mean you’ll be at the front of the class doing a sing-song either,” Twiss said.

“But what about someone who goes and helps people because he learned to do that at 4-H? He led people ... For me it’s about the enjoyment of seeing them grow, their knowledge grow and them improve.”

His sentiment echoes that of Switzer, who says it is the change she sees in the children she works with that makes it worthwhile.

“That’s why I’m still doing this. I see it every year, all the time,” Switzer said. “They are confident to try anything.”

Evolving with the times has helped keep 4-H relevant.

Clubs have expanded to reach a broad membership, with theme activities including animal care and husbandry (beef, dairy, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep, swine, honeybee); personal development (leadership, life skills, performing and visual arts, public speaking); and skills (photography, small engines, veterinary, welding, woodworking, outdoor living, crafts, maple syrup, quilting, square dancing).

“Since the mid-60s, the focus has changed,” Black said. “It’s not project focused.

The philosophy and focus has changed to the individual.”

“It’s about personal leadership, skills, self-confidence, public speaking ... personal development of the individu-

al.”

He continued, “Today, 4-H faces the challenge of fostering traditional ‘good citizen’ values in an increasingly technologically-based society and in a society which sees the farmbased population dwindling.

“At the same time, those who are in the 4-H program continue to find value in what the organization and program offers.”

Today, more than 26,000 4-H members across Canada take part in more than 40,000 projects, adopting the 4-H motto: “learn to do by doing.”

Maybe that is why new 4-H clubs are popping up all the time, around themes like chocolate club and performing arts.

Switzer encourages students and leaders to think up new ideas for a club. All it takes is six participants, two screened volunteers and 12 hours of guaranteed instruction time over approximately six meetings.

“The program is very open if we decide to do something new,” she said.

“We’re looking for leaders in our area. You don’t have to know a lot about anything, you just have to be willing to share your time and help kids explore the possibilities.”

In honour of the 100th anniversary, Switzer is starting a celebration club.

“We’re going to be learning how to plan and execute a party to celebrate 100 years of 4-H,” she said, which will involve pinata building, making invitations, games and all facets of planning a party.

Black’s term as 4-H president will end in May, just as the celebrations begin, but his efforts to support 4-H will continue.

“I’ve been involved in 4-H in some capacity for more than 38 years,” he said.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. 4-H is a passion and I’ll go to the ends of the world to support it.”

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4H Celebrating 100 Years Centennial activities celebrate 4-H across nation

Celebration begins - 4-H members from across the country attended Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in September 2012 to help launch the “100 for 100� Legacy Fundraising Campaign for 4-H Canada’s Centennial Celebrations in 2013. From left: front, Savanah Cheney (SK), Valerie Stone (ON), Breanne Durie (AB), Heidi Pickard (NB) (kneeling), Kirsten Bevandick (BC), Arin Douglas (PEI); back, Charles Gascon (QC); Michael Melnychuk (MB); Jacob Works (NS ). submitted photo

Dairy Sense - Delegates to the 4-H Dairy Sense program at the University of Guelph learn about all aspects of the dairy industry, in particular the impact of management decisions on the bottom line. submitted photo

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Taiwan, United Kingdom and the U.S. The goal is to share ideas and develop an action plan on how to end global poverty.

The 120 youth applicants will receive an expenses-paid trip to the Ag-Summit for the week long event. “One revolutionary idea could make history,� said Rob Black, president of 4-H Canada. “No one person, company

or nation holds the answers; but through discussion and collaboration at the global 4-H Youth Ag-Summit in Calgary, it is hoped that agricultural solutions can be found, acted upon and achieved.�

4-H is one of the largest youth development organizations, reaching 7 million young people in 80 or more countries in North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Events and activities have been planned across the country to celebrate the 100th anniversary of 4-H Canada, including: - a national food drive that will see 4-H members and clubs across Canada collect food and cash donations for local food banks with the objective of setting a record for the most food collected by an organization in one year; - a centennial gala evening to be held in May in Winnipeg, giving a nod to the importance of food production, sustainability and the role of youths as future agricultural leaders; - the “$100 for 100 Years� campaign, which will give past and present 4-H members, leaders, families, clubs, alumni and supporters the opportunity to donate to a legacy fund for future programming; - a Canada Post-issued commemorative envelope marking the 4-H centennial; - a video competition called “Shout Out for Ag,� giving 4-H members the opportunity to create a 30-second video expressing a positive message about agriculture; - a living history website showcasing and celebrating the past, present and future of 4-H in Canada; and - the Do More with Less Recipe Challenge, part of 4-H Canada’s food bank initiative in partnership with Canadian food banks. The contest is in conjunction with the 4-H National Food Drive of one pound of food per 4-H member.

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4H Celebrating 100 Years Mapleton teen wins news competition Erin’s June Switzer among four recipients of Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award

GUELPH - Mapleton native and University of Guelph student Jackie Shaw was recently announced as one of the winners of 4-H Ontario’s 2012 Amber Underwood Memorial News Competition.

Supported by the Amber Underwood Memorial Endowment Fund, the competition, is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase writing and journalism skills.

Members create a 500 word essay sharing a 4-H program/ event, 4-H success story, current agricultural or rural community concern, or perhaps a stimulating conversation with a community leader.

Shaw, 19, is a former Drayton Fair Ambassador (as seen in photo) and has completed over 30 4-H projects.

She won the Amber Underwood Memorial News Competition in the senior member category (the junior winner was Ariana Tersteege) for her piece Oh the lessons you’ll learn, in which she shares her experience in a local 4-H club.

The essay is included below.

The motto of 4-H is “Learn to do by Doing” however, I have realized that there are so many more lessons to learn by participating in the 4-H program. I was a member of the Damascus woodworking club this past spring and in one meeting there were a multitude of life lessons to be acquired.

The first lesson that I learned was that of teamwork.

During this meeting club members were constructing bird-

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There was only one nailgun and both my younger sister and I needed to nail the shingles to our houses. We realized that if we worked together we could get the job done in a fraction of the time we could have if we had worked individually.

While one of us positioned the shingle on our roof the other would nail their shingle on and hand over the nail gun.

This example of teamwork saved us time.

Overcoming my fears was lesson number two. At first I was very apprehensive about using the power saws to cut the wood for my birdhouse.

However, after one of the leaders, Janice Walsh, reminded me of the 4-H motto I decided to give it a try - slowly. When I realized that I did not cut off any fingers I began to feel more comfortable around the tools and by the end of the meeting I was using them with ease.

The third lesson learned was that it is okay to ask for help when you need it. I was having a lot of trouble using

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the drill press to make an entry hole for the birdhouse. At first I did not want to ask for help because I thought I would be able to figure it out on my own.

A younger member, however, saw my plight and offered his help. After I accepted, I realized that without his help I probably would not have been able to complete the task.

Sometimes in life we don’t ask for assistance when we need it; this experience reminded me that asking for help is not a bad thing.

The final lesson to be learned was that it is important to be involved in the local community. The birdhouses that were constructed during the meeting were placed on the Arthur walking trail. This meant that not only would the birds be able to appreciate our efforts, but the whole community would be able to see the birdhouses when walking on the trail.

Overall, in the two hours of this meeting I was shown that one can learn many things that will be useful in a multitude of situations in life. From the benefits of teamwork, to asking for help when we need it, and having a sense of community spirit, 4-H has taught valuable lessons not only to the members of the Damascus woodworking club, but also to thousands of members worldwide.

The most important lesson that will stay with me for the rest of my life however, is that everyone can “learn to do by doing”.

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GUELPH - Wellington County’s June Switzer has been named one of four recipients of this year’s Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award, a provincial honor offered in recognition of volunteer service.

Switzer, who lives in the Town of Erin, southwest of Hillsburgh, has been involved with 4-H for over 50 years.

Established in 2001 during the International Year of the Volunteer, the Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award recognizes 4-H Ontario volunteers who have served the organization for over ten years and have positively impacted both 4-H in Ontario and their local community.

It is 4-H Ontario’s most prestigious volunteer award.

“The Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award represents all that is 4-H – volunteers who are community leaders, impacting the lives of youth and their fellow leaders for more than a decade,” said 4-H Ontario executive director Wraychel Horne.

“It is the strength of the recipients of this most prestigious award that creates the longevity and depth of 4-H values across Ontario.”

In addition to Switzer, other 2013 Arbor Award recipients include: - Brenda Dunster of Leeds County; - Lynn Clelland of Renfrew County; and

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The Township is very pleased to congratulate all 4-H Club Members, and the many dedicated volunteers who are committed to mentoring the youth of our community, in celebrating 100 years of 4-H in Canada. 4-H has well established roots here in Fergus, Elora & Belwood and we encourage boys and girls to get involved in this exciting program. 4-H Club provides a safe, fun environment in which to ‘Learn To Do By Doing’ and to develop life skills and self-worth as youth are a meaningful part of our community.

We are proud to support 4-H in Centre Wellington.

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Local lauded - Erin’s June Switzer is one of four recipients of the 2012 Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award. Advertiser file photo - Jane Durward of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.

To be eligible to receive the award, 4-H Ontario volunteers must be nominated by their 4-H association, which is a local chapter of the larger provincial organization.

Nominees must have shown significant leadership, initiative and made a positive impact on 4-H at various levels.

Nominees who are involved in

other community activities and organizations are also strongly considered.

The 2013 recipients will be publicly honoured at a March 23 Waterloo banquet held in conjunction with 4-H Ontario’s Volunteer Conference and Annual Meeting. 4-H Ontario will also host a tree planting ceremony for each recipient later in the year, to commemorate their contributions.

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Preparing Power of Attorney documents provides peace of mind (NC)—A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the power to act on your behalf. This person, though not usually a lawyer, is called your “attorney.�

An individual may give a Power of Attorney for Property if they want someone to help manage their finances or are worried about becoming unable

to manage them. This can be granted for a limited time if, for example, the individual is planning an extended absence from the country. “Property� includes an individual’s money, home, and all other assets.

Unless an individual limits their attorney’s authority, that person’s power is limitless,

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initely, if the person becomes mentally incapable of doing so. To be valid as a Continuing Power of Attorney, the legal document must be named as such, or it must state that it gives the attorney the power to continue acting for someone if they become mentally incapable.

A Continuing Power of Attorney for Property takes effect as soon as it is signed and witnessed unless otherwise stated. For example, if it is needed to take effect only if an individual later becomes incapable of managing their finances, they should ask their lawyer to make this clear.

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always a chance their attorney will misuse his or her authority.

It’s important to note that if an individual is incapable of managing their property, they may be capable of giving a Continuing Power of Attorney.

For example, someone may not remember how much their monthly pension cheque is, but does know that they get one and want their daughter to handle it.

Anyone without a Power of Attorney should review their options with a lawyer.

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Testamentary trusts can be advantageous for estate planning The use of testamentary trusts in a will can be a very effective planning tool. Such trusts can provide for income splitting even after death.

Many taxpayers split certain types of income with their spouse/partner. For example, investment income from a jointly held investment portfolio is often split between both spouse’s income tax returns.

Similarly, the new pensionsplitting rules allow pension income and income from registered savings plans to be split between spouses if they qualify.

The Canadian income tax system is such that as income increases, the tax rate also increases, so when income is split between a couple, that couple will pay less tax overall then if the income is only reported by one individual.

However, a problem does arise if one spouse dies, and the surviving spouse has to report all the income that was previously split between the two of them. In most cases this results in the income being taxed at a higher tax rate, and can result in the repayment of Old Age Security payments and the loss of income tested government benefits, such as the Ontario Trillium Benefit and the HST credit.

The good news is that, with some relatively simple steps and good professional advice, income splitting can continue after death by setting up a testamentary trust.

A testamentary trust is different from other trusts; the creation of the trust is documented in a will but the trust is not actually established until the trust creator/settlor dies.

The advantage of a testamentary trust is that the income earned by the trust is taxed at graduated tax rates, like an individual.

In most cases when married people prepare their wills, they leave their assets to their spouse and Canadian tax rules generally provide that no tax is triggered on assets left to a surviving spouse.

Properly setting up a testamentary trust for a spouse does not change this outcome; rather, instead of assets passing directly to a spouse, they are left in a trust for the benefit of the surviving spouse and can remain in his or her control.

As a result the income is taxed in the trust, rather than on the spouse’s income tax return.

Other advantages of creat-

ing a trust is the ability of the trust settlor to direct what happens to the trust assets when the surviving spouse dies. This is often attractive to those who wish to ensure that their spouse is taken care of during their lifetime, while also ensuring that certain beneficiaries eventually receive their assets (for example in second marriage situations).

Testamentary trusts can also be established for children. On the death of the second spouse, estate assets can be transferred to a separate testamentary trust for each child. If the child is in one of the higher tax brackets, the use of a children’s testamentary trust will provide annual tax savings to the child.

With proper professional advice, testamentary trust planning is relatively simple and inexpensive to implement, and can result in substantial annual tax savings.

Column submitted by Carol Brubacher, senior tax manager of Collins Barrow WellingtonDufferin District.

Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel is pleased to provide the average costs for at-need services provided to families for the fiscal year of September 1, 2012 to March 12, 2013.

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Simple Cremation

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Cremation container to hold deceased Transfer of deceased from place of death to crematorium Viewing/Identification of deceased at funeral home if requested before transfer to crematorium Procurement of all legal documentation Unlimited copies of death certificate Notification of CPP/OAS or other agencies Filing of CPP death benefit and survivor benefit forms Container to hold cremated remains (urn optional but not required) Holding of cremated remains at funeral home until final disposition is arranged Memorial tree for Wall-Custance Memorial Forest University of Guelph Disbursements extra

A memorial visitation/service at the funeral home. The deceased is not present for service. Pictures of the deceased, flowers and cremated remains are present for memorial service. Includes: • • • • • • • • • • •

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Use of funeral home visitation room, funeral home chapel and reception centre.

Register book, unlimited stationery and memorial cards Funeral home staff for visitation, service, reception and interment services Cremation container to hold deceased Transfer of deceased from place of death to crematorium Viewing/Identification of deceased at funeral home if requested before going to crematorium Procurement of all legal documentation Unlimited copies of death certificate Notification of CPP/OAS or other agencies Filing of CPP death benefit and survivor benefit forms Container to hold cremated remains (urn optional but not required) Holding of cremated remains at funeral home until final disposition is arranged Memorial tree for Wall-Custance Memorial Forest University of Guelph Disbursements extra

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$6,122.23 Avg. Visitations and a funeral service at the funeral home.

The body is present in a casket that has been purchased or rented. The family may choose embalming or no embalming of the deceased, as well as viewing or no viewing of the deceased, even though the body is present in a casket for the visitation and service. Includes: •

Use of funeral home visitation room, chapel and reception centre Register book, unlimited stationery and memorial cards Funeral home staff for visitation, service, reception and interment services Casket purchased or rented from funeral home Transfer of deceased from place of death to funeral home Transfer of deceased from funeral home to cemetery or crematorium after the funeral service Funeral home motor vehicles as needed May include concrete grave liner for burial interment when required Procurement of all legal documentation Unlimited copies of death certificate Notification of CPP/OAS or other agencies Filing of CPP death benefit and survivor benefit forms Memorial tree for Wall-Custance Memorial Forest University of Guelph Disbursements extra

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Our averages for the categories listed do not include HST or disbursements.

Disbursements may include cremation/interment charges, newspaper notices, flowers, luncheon, honorariums etc.

Disbursements may be billed to the Wall-Custance Funeral Home account by the family at the time of death.

Wall-Custance Funeral Home requires no deposit for funeral home services, merchandise or disbursements at the time of death.

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Important things to consider when choosing an executor or trustee (NC)—Being an executor/ trustee of a family member’s estate is not easy. It can be overwhelming in terms of the amount of detail required to complete the task, and the emotional support needed during a time of grieving.

When selecting an executor/trustee, keep in mind the

following qualities: availability, reliability, capability, responsibility and emotional understanding. Stamina, energy, clarity and organizational ability are also crucial.

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needed. An executor should be located near the estate owner’s hometown so the duties can be performed efficiently and without undue expense or inconvenience.

If the responsibility will be too much for one person, consider naming co-executors - two or three people who can shoulder the burden of duties.

Reliability: An executor should be reliable. Depending upon the complexity of the estate, an executor will require astute business judgment, negotiation skills, decisionmaking skills and honesty.

The choice should not be based on affection, friendship or family ties. Also, consider whether the person will be healthy enough to start and complete the many tasks required to settle the estate in a

timely manner.

Capability: The executor need not know everything about financial or legal matters.

It’s crucial, however, that an executor be resourceful and not afraid to seek guidance from legal or financial or real estate experts. It is prudent to have an executor who realizes that expert advice is worth the fee charged.

Responsibility: An executor will be making financial and legal decisions that will affect the estate’s beneficiaries.

They can also be held liable for investing in unsuitable assets, failing to pay tax bills, and more. Choose someone with good time management skills so they can meet the many deadlines. Common sense is another useful attribute.

Emotional understanding:

Heirs, family and friends will be in an emotional state of upheaval. The executor should be someone they can turn to for support and understanding, balancing logic (financial, legal, property matters) with emotional empathy and sympathy. An executor will also have to be finely tuned to each beneficiary’s needs. One may just want “the facts” – what has been done, what needs to be done, etc, while another may want an executor to listen and console. An executor needs a calculator in one hand and tissue in the other.

It is a common courtesy to ask permission before actually naming an executor in one’s will. It is also a good business and public relations decision.

Someone who has been asked in advance is less likely to

refuse to act when required.

Appointing a trust company as an executor/trustee has some advantages. The staff is experienced in these matters. If there is any question of family dispute over an estate or there aren’t any family members or friends willing to act as executor, then a trust company is a good choice. Consider naming a friend or family member and a trust company as co-executors. This provides the best of both worlds: a trust company to handle legal and financial matters and a family member to be the emotional beacon for heirs.

To learn more, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario offers planned giving fact sheets and will planning guides. Contact the society at 416-847-8913 or by e-mailing, cbradley@alzheimeront.org.

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Dr. Abraham Groves left a legacy of care when he bequeathed land, to be used for a hospital; to the community he had dedicated his life to serve. He knew health care was not only an immediate priority but would continue to be for future generations.

Dr. Groves’ planned gift continues to help people 77 years later. Did you know that bequests are still the most popular way to leave a legacy of care? Bequests made through your will, or special gifts by other methods such as life insurance or charitable trusts, will help patients for years to come in the same way Groves Memorial Community Hospital is already known for its top-notch physicians, caring nurses, dedicated staff and devoted volunteers. A planned gift, now or in your will, not only benefits Groves Memorial Community Hospital but also offers tax advantages to you and your heirs. It’s a promise we can bank on as we plan the future of our hospital and of health care in our community.

Groves Legacy Society Every bequest received and every person who has already informed the Foundation that they have left a gift in their will is considered a Charter Member. Groves Legacy Society’s roll of Charter Members will be open until December 6 2013; the end of our 10th Anniversary.

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Pre-planning, pre-paying for a funeral can make things easier for family members GUELPH - Most people find the idea of pre-planning their own funeral difficult to do or understand.

But it’s not as difficult as one might think.

Pre-planning allows the individual time to talk, investigate, compare, and come to decisions that will meet individual and family needs.

Once a funeral home is selected and one has had the opportunity to start discussing preferences, the next logical step is to pre-arrange the service.

Many people do this in sincere desire to be helpful to their family, avoiding questions and confusion later on. Since one’s funeral will most directly affect family members, it is essential to include their suggestions in the plans.

Funeral directors have the proper forms needed for making these pre-arrangements.

The funeral director will keep a copy of these forms on file, but the person planning the funeral should as well.

Remember, with a pre-planning, the person planning is in charge. Most people find this comforting.

Pre-planning one’s own funeral is now widely practiced across Canada. Most funeral homes also offer the option to pre-pay these expenses. Prepaying a funeral retains all the obvious advantages of the pre-

Warren to perform at Mapleton Rodeo MOOREFIELD - The Mapleton Rodeo committee has announced the entertainment line-up for July 6.

Canadian country music artist Jamie Warren and his band will be the Saturday night headliners for the event.

Hot on the heels of his newest album, to be released next month, this will be Warren’s first full concert in the region in the past three years.

Warren is a multiple-awardwinning musician who has been singing and recording professionally for decades.

He has released several albums and has performed across Canada and the United States. Additionally, he has performed for Canadian troops

JAMIE WARREN and has been a long-standing supporter of Canada’s military.

“We are very excited to headline the 2013 Mapleton Rodeo. We’ll perform some of

the new songs and several of our hits with a full band concert. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in July,” said Warren.

Kicking off the evening is local favourite Loose Change, which has been performing shows in the Drayton and Moorefield areas for quite some time. The band plays a wide selection of music, across many musical genres.

Tickets for the concert are $15 in advance ($20 after May 1) and are now available online at www.mapletonrodeo.ca.

The rodeo, sponsored by the Moorefield Optimist and Drayton Kinsmen Clubs, runs July 5 to 7 and will be held on Ball Avenue in Moorefield.

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arranged funeral, but goes further with respect to the financial advantages.

Pre-paying your expenses is a hedge against inflation, as all services, merchandise and other disbursements are guar-

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This article was submitted by Peter MacIntyre of Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Homes in Guelph and Rockwood.

Experts: Prepare a will despite age, health A will is probably the most important document people will ever write.

Some people try to save money by drafting a will on their own but doing so may end up costing more money for the people who are supposed to benefit from the estate. Wills are governed by provincial legislation, which can change, and tax issues can be confusing.

The cost of having a professionally-drafted will is far less than most people realize.

People can also save money by making sure they are organized and ready before seeing the lawyer by creating a record of important documents and the

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If someone dies without a will, the court appoints an administrator to manage the estate and provincial legislation will determine the beneficiaries - possibly including some people the deceased never had any intention of remembering.

The process is generally costlier in terms of both administrative expenses and lost tax advantages, leaving much less than intended for chosen beneficiaries. Some of the bequests the person had always wanted to make, such as to favourite charities, could be ignored.

An executor is the person

chosen to be responsible for using the deceased assets as needed to pay any outstanding debts and to file a final income tax return. The executor is also responsible for preserving assets until they can be sold or transferred to the beneficiaries of the estate.

Once all the financial obligations have been met, and clearance from the Canada Revenue Agency obtained, the executor can distribute the remaining assets according to the deceased’s wishes.

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FERGUS - Murder and mind reading are coming to the stage of the Fergus Grand Theatre in a production in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank (CWFB).

Vision Theatre Productions presents Murder by Natural Causes April 3 to 7.

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This year’s production features director Ken Harkes, who has been involved with community theatre in the Centre Wellington area for nearly 20 years.

Audiences may remember his most recent appearance on the stage of the Fergus Grand Theatrenin Vision Theatre Productions’ A Christmas Story.

Murder By Natural Causes runs at the Fergus Grand Theatre from April 3 to 7. For tickets call the Fergus Grand Theatre box office at 519-7871981 or order online at www. fergusgrandtheatre.ca.

Last chance to see Calendar Girls ERIN - Erin Theatre officials are warning local performing arts enthusiasts to get tickets to Calendar Girls before it’s too late.

They say a March 23 matinee is sold out and a recentlyadded matinee on March 30 is almost sold out as well.

The play is based on the true story of a group of middleaged Yorkshire women who, in an effort to purchase a new sofa for a hospital waiting room, convince one another to pose for a calendar - with a rather racy twist.

The “Erin Calendar Girls”

Ackroyd to perform at cafe GUELPH - Singer and musician Gayle Ackroyd will bring her “bluesy” roots music to the Magnolia Café here on March 23 at 8pm.

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The performance is the final production of the 201213 season for Vision Theatre Productions, which donates proceeds to local charitable organizations.

In December the theatre group donated more than $7,500 to Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus through the I Believe campaign.

With this production the group is looking forward to assisting the CWFB in its efforts to help those in the community who need a helping hand.

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calendars will be on sale at each performance, with autographing and on stage photo opportunities with the cast after each performance. Proceeds from calendar sales go to the Bethell House hospice facility in Inglewood.

There will be a total of nine performances of Calendar Girls, including the opening night gala on March 21.The play runs March 21 to 23 and 27 to 30 at 8pm, with Saturday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors/students and for the matinees. For information and tickets call 905-873-6868 or visit erintheatre.ca.

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• Restrict livestock access by fencing ponds or streams wherever possible • Use buffer strips as natural filters and a waterfowl deterrent • Construct holding ponds to divert and contain runoff • Protect well heads from run-off water and other contaminants Food safety practices keep agri-food businesses competitive, productive and sustainable. For more information, visit the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs website at: www.ontario.ca/goodagpractices or call us at 1-877424-1300.

VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ESTABLISHED The Ministry in partnership with the University of Guelph, has launched a 10-week pilot of a virtual community for farmers, rural entrepreneurs, students and advisors to network and learn from each other about adding value to farm businesses.

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OUTLOOK FOR THE CANADIAN AGRICULTURE SECTOR SHOWS POSITIVE PERFORMANCE Three new reports released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are showing a positive outlook for farmers in 2013.

The three new reports, the Farm Income Forecast for 2012 and 2013, the Medium Term Outlook, and the Farm Income, Financial Conditions and Government Assistance Data Book 2012, provide an overview of the financial and market outlook for the sector and offer a benchmark for producers, industry stakeholders, and governments as they plan for the years ahead.

Highlights • The Farm Income Forecast report highlights that farmers are prospering from continued high commodity and livestock prices.

The sector will once again report record-high income levels for 2012 and can count on a continued positive outlook for 2013.

• When the final figures are in for 2012, net cash income for the entire sector is expected to rise 14 per cent to $13.1 billion, which is a new record income level, and remain at a near record in 2013 of $12.9 billion.

• While performance varies by sector, the average net operating income for Canadian farms is expected to reach a new record of $74,190 in 2012, 17 per cent greater than the 2011 level and 50

OFA applauds new horse racing partnerships GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is pleased that the Ontario government has reached tentative transition funding agreements with another four Ontario horse racetracks.

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• Average total income of farm families, which includes family income from all farm and non-farm sources, is projected to reach $127,106 in 2012, 8 per cent above 2011 levels.

• Over the medium term, strong global demand, particularly from major emerging economies, will underpin continued strong prices and growth for the sector.

• Assuming normal weather conditions, Canadian grains and oilseeds prices are expected to moderate from 2012 peaks but remain at higher than historical levels over the medium term. While cattle and hog sectors will see modest growth, a strong Canadian dollar and higher feed grain prices will remain challenges going forward.

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“The horse racing industry is vital to Ontario’s economy, representing 60,000 jobs throughout rural Ontario,” said Mark Wales, OFA president in a press release. “The transition funding will provide much needed stability for the industry while a long-term sustainable model is developed that ensures the future of the Ontario horse racing industry.”

Transition funding agreements for the next three years were a key recommendation of the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel.

The panel was appointed in June 2012. Members met with dozens of stakeholders, including all racetrack owners, to determine how government can support the industry’s transition to a self-sustaining funding model, and how revenue sources could be modernized.

The industry’s future was compromised in March 2012 when the shared revenue agreement for the Slots at Racetracks program – which enabled the industry to be self-sustaining – was dissolved by the provincial government.

Working together to protect pollinators GUELPH – During the spring 2012 corn planting season, 230 separate incidents of bee kills were reported in Ontario (predominantly in the southwest), involving thousands of beehives at different bee yard locations.

These reports have triggered a re-evaluation of neonicotinoid insecticides by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).

With the re-evaluation ongoing, and this year’s corn planting season fast approaching, the Ontario Beekeepers Association (OBA), Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO), and Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) are working together to address the concerns of all our farmer-members in relation to this issue.

The four organizations agree there is more work to be done to clarify the relationship between neonicotinoid insecti-

cides and the spring 2012 bee kills.

It is the goal of the organizations to ensure farmers have access to all crop protection products as they deem necessary for a successful growing season. Recognizing the important role honey bees play in pollinating crops, they are dedicated to ensuring a healthy

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County well represented in OMHA finals

Sensei success Members of the Elora Gorge Karate Dojo competed in the International Meibukan GoJyuRyu Karate-Do Association’s (IMGKA) Meibukan World Tournament hosted by Sensei Raul Raya in Modesto, California recently. From left: Sensei Jerry Van Esch and Sensei Bill Stimpson both placed third in their respective Kata divisions and were congratulated by Sensei Akihito Yagi, president of IMGKA. submitted photo

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Sat. Mar. 30

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

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

Mon. apr. 1

Erin Legion Blood Donor Clinic 2:30-7:30pm. Your donation is always needed and much appreciated.

wed. apr. 3

Canadian Cancer Society Annual Daffodil Luncheon. 11:30am1:30pm. $12 per person. Salad plate, deli meats, rolls, homemade pie, tea and coffee. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 275, 500 Blair St., Fergus. Takeouts and delivery 519-843-1426. *** St. Clements Parish Spring Card Party, St. Clements Parish Hall, 3619 Lobsinger Line, St. Clements. Doors open at 6pm, lunch served at 6:30pm. Admission $6. Wheelchair accessible.

Everyone welcome. *** Casserole lunch with desert and beverage. $8 per person. Plus Silent Auction at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Mount Forest.

11:30-1pm.

Thurs. apr. 4

Belwood Lions Jamboree 7:30pm, Belwood Hall. Come and play, sing, dance and just enjoy the entertainment. Admission $5pp. (Performing musicians: Free). Call 519-843-7011 for information. *** Dealing with Teen Stress. 7pm Centre Wellington District High School. Presented by Dr. C. Sturdy. All Parents and Teens Welcome!

fri. apr. 5

Community Euchre, sponsored by Optimist Club of Puslinch.

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

Sat. Apr. 6

Fergus Legion Jam Session. Non members welcome. Come and join in. 2-5pm. *** The Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra Presents A Country Spring Hoedown at Knox Church Crieff, 7156 Con.1 Puslinch. 2pm. $15. For Tickets Call Doug & Gladys Mcdonald 519-822-8800. *** Spring Beef BBQ, Silent and Live Auction. Alma Community Centre, Alma. 5:30-7:30pm. $12 adults / 8 and under $7 / 4 and under free. Tickets 519-669-2025 or 519-824-2959, also available at the door. *** Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Sugar Bush Tours, Craft Show & Sale, Antique and Collectibles Show & Sale, Toy Show & Sale, petting zoo, food & craft vendors, and much more! Plus, new this year is the Birds of Prey Show, don’t miss it! *** Trinity United Church, Grand Valley Spring Fling. Pancakes, sausage and fresh maple syrup served from 8:30-1pm. Home baking, fish pond. Adults $5, Children under 12-$3, Preschool-Free. *** Kitchener-Waterloo Christian Home Educators conference.

8am-5pm. Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon Road, Kitchener. Approx. 50 informative and practical workshops for assisting families in educating their children. Cost at the door: Adults: $48, couples $68, teens $20. *** Nassagaweya History Day. 11-3pm. Nassagaweya Tennis Centre and Community Hall (Guelph Line/401). Nasagiweya Historical Society will be launching their new reference book of Death Notices and Obituaries of Nassagaweya, and more. Free admission, all are welcome. To reserve a table to display your photos or historical information of Nassagaweya please contact: Audrey Allison 519 837-9288. *** A Taste of Italy Spaghetti Dinner at St. Mary Parish Family Centre, Mount Forest. Italian pasta, bread and dessert. 6pm.

Adults $10, 12 and under $6, under 5 free. Tickets may be purchased by calling 519-323-2586 or 519-323-3410. Limited seating available. *** Wellington County 4-H Annual Spring BBQ & Silent /Live Auction. Alma Community Centre, Alma. Dinner Served 5:30-7:30pm.

Adults $12, Children 8 & Under $7, 4 & under Free. James 519669-2025, Carol 519-833-0455, Marg 519-787-0219, Barb 519824-2959.

The Rams opened their final series with Ilderton with games March 16 and 17 in Mount Forest.

The series continues March 21 in Ilderton at 7pm and, if needed, March 23 in Mount Forest at 7pm, March 26 in Ilderton at 7pm and March 27 at 7pm in Mount Forest.

In Centre Wellington, the Minor PeeWee AA Fusion advanced to the OMHA finals against Barrie after defeating the Orangeville Flyers in three straight games.

The final series began March 16 and 17 and continues March 23 at 1:45pm in Barrie.

Games four to six if needed will be March 24 at 5:30pm

in Fergus, March 30 at the Holly Community Centre at 1:30pm and March 31 at 2pm in Fergus.

The Drayton Atom Rep team took a two game lead in their OMHA final series with a pair of 3-1 wins over Woodville on March 9 and 10.

The results of the next games were not known by press time.

The Erin Hillsburgh Novice Devils won their semi-final series against Schomberg and advanced to face Beeton in the final. The locals won the first game on March 12 by a 7-6 count.

The results of further action this week were not known by press time.

Alma Softball Association 2013 Registration Dates Saturday, March 23, 2013 9am - 12noon Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6pm - 8pm

ALL dates are at the New Alma Community Hall

and at the Elora Leisure Show Thurs. March 21, 2013. 6pm - 8pm.

We are offering teams all the way from Tee Ball to Midget Boys & Girls Players this year must provide their own batting helmet with face cage attached to the helmet.

Questions call Scott or Holly (519) 846-0863

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Provincial champs - The Guelph U-16 AA ringette team went undefeated in the provincial championships in Waterloo recently. The team came home with a gold medal and will now represent the province of Ontario at the Canadian National Championship in Fredericton, NB from March 31 to April 6. Front row: Samantha Gorgi and Halli Berry. Middle: Jasmine Leclerc, Anna Lawrence, Kali Curtis, Rachel Dickie, Samantha Rogers, Stacey Warner and assistant coach Arlene Warner. Back: trainer Karen Lawrence, Breanna Hahn, Neely Jarvis, Katrina Hart, Nicole Shaw, Selena Case, head coach Todd Marrow, Gillian Marrow, assistant coach Gary Shaw, Laura Whichelo and manager Lisa Curtis. Absent: assistant coach Mike Hahn. submitted photo

WELLINGTON CTY. – Six Wellington County minor hockey teams are competing in All-Ontario finals this spring.

The Minto Mad Dogs Pee Wee AE team is facing BlythClinton-Hensall in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) final, with games taking place on March 18 and 19.

Game three of the six-point series is set to go March 22 at 6:30pm in Palmerston and the teams are scheduled to play March 23 at 4:30pm in Clinton if necessary. Games five and six of the series would go March 24 at 4pm in Harriston and March 27 at 7:30pm in Hensall.

The Minto Mad Dogs Pee Wee Rep team is matched with Delhi in the finals after eliminating the Karwatha Coyotes three games straight. The final series began with games on March 17 in Palmerston and March 19 in Delhi.

The series continues with a March 22 contest in Palmerston at 7:45pm. Games four to six, if needed, will be March 23 in Dehli at 4pm, March 24 in Harriston at 5:30pm and March 26 in Delhi at 8pm.

The Mount Forest Rams Atom Rep squad needed five games to eliminate the Baltimore Ice Dogs in semifinal action.

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a mountain of responsibility has put pressure on you.

Although you cannot shy away from what has to be done, you can put a smile on your face when tackling your tasks.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, something special will take place in the next few days and you will be on hand to experience all of it. Magical moments are to be made with a romantic partner.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may want to think before you speak when a friend asks for advice. The truth might hurt, so it could be wise to keep quiet for the time being.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a stroke of inspiration leads you on a creative journey.

Things will calm down toward the end of the week when you have to focus on more tangible things.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, someone you know wants to step things up to another level, but you may not be ready to take that kind of plunge. Talk over your feelings in a kind way.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, family has been on your mind lately, and you may feel it’s best to spend the majority of your free time at home rather than out.

Make good use of your time.

For the third week of March

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a chance encounter has you rethinking what you want to accomplish in the next few weeks. You are second-guessing all of your plans because of this surprise.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A decision you made could have long-term effects, Scorpio. You’ll probably find that you have to do some damage control this week to get things back on track.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, all indications point to a monumental change in your life. Wait to see what occurs and put big decisions or vacations on hold.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it can be tempting to toss away your responsibilities and simply have fun. But then you will be so backed up it could take quite a while to dig out from under your to-do list.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, just when you need a bit of sunshine, a satisfying piece of good news arrives. Your spouse or partner plays a significant role in this positive development.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a tangled web is forming around you, but with quick wit you will manage to steer clear of the melee.

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EASTER CLOSURES

PREMIER KATHLEEN WYNNE MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT AT GRAND RIVER RACEWAY On March 8, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne held a press conference at the Grand River Raceway announcing the Government of Ontario’s commitment to a maintaining sustainable horse racing industry.

This transitional funding agreement ensures race dates for the 2013 season.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES Strengthening Families for Parents and Youth is a nine-week, educational programme for families with teenagers ages 12-16.

Programme details: • Begins Wednesday, April 3 (runs every Wednesday) • 5:00 – 7:30 pm • St. John’s Catholic Church (Parish Centre), 131 Georgina Street, Arthur • The programme is fully funded • Dinner is provided for attendees • Space is limited. Call today!

UPCOMING HIKES

All County of Wellington offices, the Museum and Archives, transfer stations and landfill sites will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, March 31.

The Guelph/Eramosa Trails/ Environment Committee invites you to join some hikes taking place at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in April.

LIBRARY CHANGES TO SERVICE

Hike 1 Monday, April 1 at 6:30 pm 2 km, 1 hour

All library branches will be closed Friday, March 29.

On Monday, March 31 only the Aboyne and Marden branches will be open.

Hike 2 Monday, April 8 at 6:30 pm 5 km, 1.5 hours Hike 3 Monday, April 15 at 6:30 pm 5 km, 1.5 hours

IMPORTANT NOTICE Good Friday holiday closures and service changes.

Hike 4 Monday, April 22 at 6:30 pm 5 km, 1.5 hours

All County of Wellington waste facilities will be closed on Friday, March 29.

Hike 5 Monday, April 29 at 6:00 pm 10 km, 2.5 hours

Friday curbside collection will be rescheduled to Saturday, March 30.

For more information, visit: www.get.on.ca

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Make your Opinion Count We want to hear from you! In late March, Wellington County Library is launching a new customer service survey called Counting Opinions. This is your chance to let us know how we are doing with our services and collections.

Most deciduous trees should be pruned in early March until the end of April.

Pruning when the tree is still dormant is less stressful on the tree and is much easier when all the leaves are gone and the branches can be seen.

The survey will be available online at: www.wellington.ca/Library and in a paper format at all branches.

Exceptions to this rule include: • Birch and Maple‐ only to be pruned in the summer as they may lose excessive amounts of sap if pruned in the spring • Dead branches can be pruned at any time

Choose the short, medium, or long version. Contact your local branch for more information.

Contact: Contact: Elsa Mann, Strengthening Families Jacquie Wolowich, Tree Nursery Assistant Coordinator-Wellington County T: 519.546.2228 T: 226.343.5222 E: jacquiew@wellington.ca E: elsamann1@gmail.com ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Accessibility Clerk 519.837.2600 x 2373 or accessibility@wellington.ca

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