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Arthur Community Centre Saturday, February 2nd 5:00pm-7:00pm Adult: $12 Family Rate: $35 Tickets can be obtained from Mary Slater 519-848-6520 Joanne Parish 519-848-5420 or from Walsh’s Pharmacy We are also sponsoring the Free Skating Saturday, February 2nd, 4:00pm-5:00pm
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Free weekly Drop In Yoga for Adults every Thurs. eve 4:305:30pm, Certified Yoga Instructor Owen Ash. St. John’s Church, 112 Guelph St. Rockwood. Info. 519-856-9211. *** The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Call 519-787-1814. *** Easter Eggs. Chocolate, Fondant filled eggs, white /dark chocolate crosses $2 and bunnies $1, for sale. Place your order now. Call St. Andrew’s Church 519-843-3565. Deadline for orders is March 11. Proceeds to children of Haiti.
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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. *** Brighton Chapter #201 O.E.S. Euchre starts in the Masonic Hall, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. 7:30pm. Lunch will be served. Call Betty at 519-787-8250. *** The Royal Canadian Legion, Guelph annual King and Queen of Hearts Luncheon. 11:30am-1:30pm. Tickets $8 per person and all proceeds will support the North-Wellington Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Fergus Legion Jam Session. Non-members welcome. Come and join in. 2-5pm. *** Arthur Agricultural Society Groundhog Day Celebration. Free Skating 4-5pm. Roast Beef Dinner 5-7pm. $12 per adult, family rate available. Arthur Community Centre. *** Adult/Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519-8361015. *** Fergus Agricultural Society Dance, Elora Legion 8pm-12am. Bill Beattie Band. $10 per person. For tickets call Ted Kent 519-8433371. *** Crown Cemetery Annual Meeting. 1pm, Duffs Church, Puslinch. For more info. call Darlene Harrietha, 519-822-0874. All welcome. *** Knox Presbyterian Church, Ospringe, 6pm. Ground Hog Day Stew supper, with musical entertainment featuring Monty Greig to follow. Door prizes. Proceeds to benefit church maintenance and local charity. Tickets $10, contact Cindy 519-362-1613 or Jo 519-856-9720. *** The Kiwanis Club 3rd Annual Valentines Fundraiser. “Divas & Diamonds” Escape to a sensual oasis enjoying delicious food, music and a sexy fashion show. Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St., Guelph. Tickets $40. www.divasanddiamonds.ca. *** Fergus Legion Jam Session. 2-5pm. Call 519-843-2345. Everyone welcome.
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Fergus Legion Superbowl Party. Game starts at 6:30pm. $5 per person. Snacks provided. Tickets at the bar.
Includes: Chili • Coleslaw • Roll • Drink • Dessert Silent Auction • Toonie Table • Door Prizes • Lots of prizes to be won • For Take Out & Delivery, or more information Please call 519-843-7000
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Fergus-Elora Rotary club is pleased to have David Barr speak about photography. Please visit www.ferguselorarotary.com. *** Drive Thru chicken BBQ. ½ chicken, potato, roll, coleslaw, dessert. 5-7pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Order and pick up your tickets by Jan 30. Call the church office 519843-3565. *** The Royal Canadian Legion, Br.234 Guelph, 57 Watson Parkway S. Seniors Day. Registration 1pm, games begin at 2pm. Games include Euchre, Bid Euchre, Shuffleboard. Dinner will be shepherd’s pie at a cost of $7. Pie $1.75 per piece. *** The Guelph Historical Society lecture “Empires of Food” Guest: Evan Fraser. 7:30pm. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 161
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89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph Includes Pie, Cake, Tea or Coffee. Adults $15, Under 8 $5. Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581
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Guelph Optimist Club Roast Beef Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. All you can eat. 89 Beechwood Ave., Guelph. Includes Pie, Cake, Tea, Coffee. Adults $15, Under 8 $5. Tickets at the door. 519-822-9581. *** The Royal Canadian Legion, Guelph Valentines Dance 8pm-12 midnight. 57 Watson Parkway S., Guelph. 519-822-1565. Door prizes, light lunch included. $15 per couple or $10 per person. Dance is open to the public. *** Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington 16th Annual Chilifest Lunch. 11:30am-1:30pm. Fergus Legion, 500 Blair St. Fergus. $10 per person includes chili, coleslaw, roll, dessert, juice, tea and coffee. Tickets available in advance at Community Resource Centre or at the door. Delivery and Takeout. Call 519-843-7000 for info.
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Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to The Country Versatiles. *** Drayton Legion Jamboree. Dance, sing, play. 2-5pm. 519-3231591. *** Adult / Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519836-1015. *** Fergus-Elora Rotary Club’s singing contest at the Grand Theatre. For more info. visit www.ferguselorarotary.com. *** Barrie Hill United Church 5702 Wellington Road 29 (R.R. #5), Rockwood, Valentine’s Dinner. 6pm. Three course menu featuring Roast Beef with musical entertainment through the evening. For tickets ($25 each) contact Tim at 519-763-2661. *** Mary Hill KofC and CWL Valentine’s Supper. Maryhill Heritage Community Centre, 5:30 and 7pm. Door prizes. Advance tickets only. $15 per person, $8 children 6-11. Contact Mike at 519-6483394 for tickets. *** Erin Legion Jam Nites. 7:30pm. The first of monthly Jam nights will be held on Saturday night. Everyone is welcome to participate. $5 entry. *** Basement Cafe Concert Featuring “John Stewart” (blues/rock guitarist) and Opening Act “Becky Litt” (singer/songwriter) 8pm. Harriston Library Basement, 88 Mill St. Tickets: $20 by calling 519-327-8529. *** Valentine’s Day Tea. Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St. E Acton 11-3pm. $8, children 5 and under free. Bake table, vintage linens, penny table. *** Arthur Legion Valentine Bazaar 1:30-3pm.
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The 2nd Annual Centre Wellington Women’s Expo, 12 to 4pm at the Fergus sportsplex. Cost is $2, with proceeds to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Features prizes, raffle table, vendors, demonstrations, speakers and entertainment. Visit cwwexpo.weebly.com. *** Listowel Legion Jamboree. 1-5pm. Roast beef dinner will be available. 519-291-2569. *** Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, 3pm. “Out Of Africa”. Joining the concert will be storyteller Sya Van Geest. Admission at the door: $20, Students $5. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guelph 519-821-0610. *** Erin Legion Annual Seniors Dinner. Doors open 3pm for socializing. Dinner 5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. *** Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth. 7pm. Admission $2.50, penny table, 25/25/50 draw, light lunch. Everyone welcome. *** Team Kure4Kally presents its annual Show and Sale. 11am 4pm at the Palmerston Community Centre. Help raise funds for Arthritis research, and help find a cure for a 10-year old girl. Something for everyone.Admission is free. Raffle table, bake table, lunch counter. *** All Saints Anglican Church (Erin) Mardi Gras Brunch (pancakes and sausages) in church hall at 11:30am. All welcome. No charge freewill donations for World Relief and Development Fund.
Valentine’s Day Tea
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Children 5 and under free Bake Table, Raffle, Penny Table, Vintage Linens, Craft Books, Surprise Valentine Gifts
Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 1, 2013 PAGE THREE
Curtain set to rise on Drayton Entertainment’s newest theatre by Kris Svela
CAMBRIDGE - One of Canada’s premiere theatre companies, Drayton Entertainment, is about to expand its repertoire when it opens its latest theatre here. But that’s not the only change taking place with the company, which is incorporating its administrative offices and set and costume design into the soon-to-be-completed, 60,000-square-foot, 500-seat Dunfield Theatre complex on Grand Avenue in Cambridge. “We’re trying to consolidate,” said Alex Mustakas, who has served as artistic director and CEO of Drayton Entertainment for more than 20 years. “Wardrobe is very happy they have natural lighting instead of working in a basement. This is our hub.” The glass and stone interior and exterior echoes some of the historic elements of Cambridge, which is known for its limestone architecture and wood fabricating plants that once dotted the shores of the Grand River. The theatre foyer and reception area is glassed in. “The use of glass is more inviting,” Mustakas said during a recent tour. “This is a continuation of the legacy.” The Dunfield Theatre joins the stable of theatres operated by Drayton Entertainment, including the original Festival Theatre in Drayton, the Huron Country Playhouse and Playhouse II in Grand Bend, the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, and the Schoolhouse Theatre and the Country Playhouse in St. Jacobs. About 40 full-time staff members now work for Drayton Entertainment at the
Cambridge location, with about 300 full- and part-time workers hired when the season is in full gear at all the company’s theatre venues. Dunfield has been a location close to Mustakas’ heart, given he worked in Cambridge when his parents operated a coffee shop at the old Ainslie Street bus terminal. Now living with his family in nearby West Montrose, the new theatre is about a 15-minute drive from Mustakas’ home. The company was approached by city officials about locating a theatre in Cambridge several years ago. “The City of Cambridge had been after us to consider a location here,” Mustakas said. “It’s been about five years; it’s been a long road, but it’s almost here.” Several plans were considered, as Mustakas was looking for a larger venue to stage the quality plays, musicals and comedies on which the company has built its reputation. “I asked if we can leverage for a larger project,” he said of the talks with the city. Eventually funding was received from the city, as well as federal and provincial governments, to build the facility. When completed and operating, Dunfield will be owned by the city, with Drayton Entertainment as its tenant. “For $6 million they get a $15 million building,” he said of the financial arrangement. Drayton Entertainment has raised $5 million for the venture and for work to rebuild stages at its other locations to conform with the size of the stage at Dunfield. The plan will allow for sets to be built
Opening soon - Drayton Entertainment is putting its administration, set and costume design departments under one roof in the newly built, 500-seat Dunfield Theatre on Grand Avenue in Cambridge. Workers are putting in the finishing touches in preparation for the theatre’s inaugural performance: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, set to open March 6. Cover photo - Drayton Entertainment artistic director and CEO Alex Mustakas is proud of the exterior and interior of the soon-to-open theatre, which is the seventh operated by the company. photos by Kris Svela
in Cambridge and moved to other Drayton Entertainment theatres, thus avoiding most costs involved in having to build sets to fit specific theatre stage sizes. “It’s the ability to transfer shows into different markets,” he said. “We’ve got to be flexible.”
dence for the artists. This is one of the biggest issues for artists: where do you stay for a short time?” Mustakas said. “They (the rooms) are almost like university dorms so the artists have a place.” With a grand theatre comes a grand performance, with the Canadian stage debut of Mary
“For three years it was just me and volunteers in Drayton. I owe a lot of gratitude to those people.” - Alex Mustakas, artistic director and CEO of Drayton Entertainment.
The same conformity applies to the subscription packages offered by Drayton Entertainment. Ticket packages can be bought to allow patrons to take in shows at the different venue locations as part of one package. With top-priced tickets going for $40 and top-notch performances, Mustakas routinely casts sold out shows. With his credentials as an actor and director, Mustakas pays particular attention not only to what theatre patrons want and will enjoy, but also the needs of the artists he hires. “The third floor is a resi-
Poppins when the Dunfield opens its doors on March 6. Mustakas has been working for the past couple of months assembling the cast for the show that won’t see him in the director’s chair. Getting the licence to bring Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins to a Canadian stage is something Mustakas is obviously proud of. “You apply for a licence with the licensing company in New York who works for Disney,” he said. “I was turned down three times. They’re very protective
of the work.” Eventually he got the go ahead and the musical will play at the Dunfield for an eightweek stint, featuring eight shows each week. “It’s going to be very expensive,” he added, but he is confident the show will sell out. “A percentage of the gross (revenue) that’s what you pay [the licensing company].” There are stipulations for Drayton Entertainment required by the licensing company to bring the performance to Canada - including the fact the company cannot duplicate set designs used outside of Canada. “We can’t copy the original elements that were on Broadway or on tour,” said Mustakas. “If there were specific things they used we have to create our own.” He’s engaged well-known Brit Nigel West as the director. “I decided not to direct. I brought in someone I’ve worked with before, Nigel West. He was in Drayton in 1993 to direct Me and My Girl. He did the original production in the West End of London. He’s quite good.” Mustakas said West knows “all the vaudeville stuff” that makes up the play. Planning the production has also required bringing in stage
experts from the U.S. to coordinate the wiring equipment needed for the parts where Mary Poppins flies around the stage. “When I saw it on Broadway I had tears in my eyes because it’s magic,” he said. “It’s slightof-hand stuff.” Mary Poppins will be played by actor Jayme Armstrong, another Drayton Entertainment alumni. “I am so thrilled with the opportunity to perform in the inaugural production at the new Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge,” Armstrong said in a news release issued by the company. “Drayton Entertainment is so well known and respected in the theatre industry. I am excited to play this iconic role in what promises to be an iconic theatre.” Mustakas is also personally aware of his connection to Drayton, where he will maintain an office for himself. “For three years it was just me and volunteers in Drayton. I owe a lot of gratitude to those people,” he said. “Today we’re leaving our offices in Drayton and I feel it because that’s where I started, but we’re not shutting down,” he said of the future of the Drayton theatre and Drayton Entertainment.
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ENTERTAINMENT Broadway actor sweeps into town for Mary Poppins CAMBRIDGE – With internationally renowned director Nigel West and Canadian leading lady Jayme Armstrong already attached to the inaugural production at the new Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, Drayton Entertainment is thrilled to make another casting announcement. Broadway actor Mark Ledbetter will bring the iconic role of Bert, the lovable chimney sweep, to the Drayton Entertainment production of Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. Audiences may remember the affable character as made famous by movie star Dick Van Dyke in the original 1964 film starring Julie Andrews. Ledbetter is a well-established actor, having been on Broadway in the recent productions of A Christmas Story and Anything Goes. He also understudied and frequently performed the role of Bert in Mary Poppins on Broadway for almost two years. Ledbetter’s distinguished career also includes roles Off-Broadway including The Tin Pan Alley Rag with the Roundabout Theatre Company, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and Of Thee I Sing with City Center Encores.
Sweeping into Cambridge - Broadway actor Mark Ledbetter takes on the iconic role of Bert, the chimney sweep companion of the magical nanny in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Mary Poppins at Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge, part of the Drayton Entertainment productions, opening March 6. submitted photo His first national touring credits include Robert Martin in The Drowsy Chaperone and Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie. The performer also originated the roles of Jimmy and
Scooter in the world premiere cast of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas and in subsequent years was seen in the Danny Kaye role, Phil Davis, in the San Francisco, Detroit and St. Paul companies.
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He can also be heard on the show’s cast album. In addition to his stage work, Ledbetter’s also appeared in the movie version of The Producers with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick among other film and television credits. In making the announcement, Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment noted, “Mark is a true triple threat – he’s an incredible dancer, terrific comedic actor and a fantastic singer. I know audiences will marvel at his charismatic portrayal of this beloved character.” Mustakas also noted that he is continually amazed by the top-notch talent that is attracted to the various productions produced by Drayton Entertainment. “We are so fortunate that many of North America’s best theatrical artists want to work with us,” he said. The production runs at the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge from March 6 through April 28. Tickets for the inaugural 2013 season have been on sale to the public since Jan. 2. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com, in person at the box office, located at 46 Grand Ave. S in Cambridge or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
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National Gallery of Canada launches art contest for teens OTTAWA - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) is inviting youth aged 16 to 19 from across the country to participate in its annual So You Want to Be an Artist? contest. Artists must submit their work between Feb. 4 and April 1 inclusively. Submitted works will be shown on the contest website (soyouwanttobeanartist.ca), where visitors will be able to vote for their favourite pieces. The 12 entries with the most votes will make it to the
semi-finals and will be shown at the gallery for one month this summer. A jury made up of artists, curators and prominent art bloggers will select three winning entries. Artworks must be original two dimensional pieces in any medium, and must be accompanied by a short text explaining the story behind the piece. A digital copy of the work must also be submitted. For more information, go to soyouwanttobeanartist.ca.
Poetry book signing Feb. 2 FERGUS - Local author Juanita Pero will be signing copies of her new book, Learning to dance on hot coals, on Feb. 2 from 1 to 4pm at Roxanne’s Reflections Book and Card Shop. The book of poetry explores issues of life, faith and relationships in free verse in a contem-
porary prose. Using her own life experiences, Pero explains the writing process for her work and explores her Christian faith. Roxanne’s Reflections and Card Shop is located at 152 St. Andrew Street West. For more information call 519-843-4391.
New exhibition opens Whitestone Gallery Feb. 2 GUELPH - Art-lovers with the winter blues will enjoy Whitestone Gallery’s new exhibition Rouge, a red-hot showcase of local artists in varied mediums. The all-members’ show of luminous new work will feature 15 artists from the Guelph and Centre Wellington area, including Grayce Perry, Jerre Davidson, Sylvia Galbraith, Deb Dryden, Mary Karavos, Jean Loney and others. The group works in a variety of media including encaus-
tic, oils, photography, watercolours, glass and paper. The opening reception is Feb. 2, 2 to 4pm. The Whitestone Gallery is open from 11am to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays, or by appointment or by chance. The Whitestone Gallery is located downtown at 80 Norfolk St. For more information and a complete list of the artists, visit www.whitestonegallery. wordpress.com.
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Rural Life
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The OMAFRA Report A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA website: www. ontario.ca/omafra. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS NEEDED FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR FARMING IN ONTARIO? Ontario farmers and agri-business partners - we’re looking for your insights and ideas. Attend one or both days of “Cultivating a Sustainable Future” hosted by Farm & Food Care to hear some innovative and challenging speakers. This is your opportunity to provide some valuable input into future directions for Farm & Food Care’s Animal Care and Environment Councils on what issues and opportunities you think should be priorities for agriculture in Ontario. Feb. 12 - Focus on Farm Animal Welfare- 9am-4:30pm (both days); attend one day or both. Euthanasia – Talk about a Tough Topic - Dr. Jan Shearer, Iowa State University Unfortunately animals have to be euthanized every day for a variety of reasons. Come and listen to a different perspective on how to talk about a tough topic. Learn about some new options for the future and try some out for yourself in a ‘hands on’ demonstration. Feb. 13 - Focus on Environment - Environmental Stewardship, a shared responsibility – from your farm to ‘Big Food’ - Yves LeClerc, McCain Foods (Canada) LeClerc was key in coordinating potato industry efforts to meet rising stewardship expectations among the major quick service restaurant chains. Find out how Environmental Farm Plans play a key role in value chain partnerships. • Begin with the End in Mind – What do Canadians really think about food, farmers and farming? Colin Siren, Vice President, Ipsos Agriculture & Animal Health Come find out what your customers think about food, farmers
and farming featuring results from a Farm & Food Care study from the fall of 2012. • What’s happening on Ontario farms and what do producers think about the environment and farm animal welfare in 2013? Release of Farm & Food Care’s recent producer survey results benchmarking environmental and animal care practices, attitudes and information sources. Tell us what you think. Active discussion groups and feedback opportunities to provide input on future directions. Registration: $40 for one day / $75 for two days. Register online at: farmfoodcare.wildapricot.org Registration is non-refundable but is transferable. Location: Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre, Guelph, Ontario. www.deltaguelph.ca To book accommodations call 1-800-268-1133 and quote group code: FAR013113 DUFFERIN SOIL AND CROPS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SEED AND FEED SHOW & ANNUAL MEETING Wednesday, Feb. 13 - Location: Amaranth Township Hall County Road 10 and Line 6 Laurel - 374028 6th Line Amaranth, Dufferin County. 9:30 am - Call to Order; 9:45am - Brian Hall, OMAFRA Canola Specialist; 10:30am - Nick Betts, Outreach Co-ordinator, Ontario Soil and Crop Association, Biomass Research Program; 11:15am - Ministry of Transportation – Road and Farm Vehicle Safety, Officers McKee and Welsh; 12 Noon - Forage Master Presentation; 12:05pm - Regional Director Les Nichols; 12:10pm - Joan McKinlay, President Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Assoc.; 12:15pm - Supplier Showcase; 12:30 pm - Lunch provided by Community of Christ Church; 1:15pm - Seed Show Winners - Judge-John Drumond, Floradale Feeds; 1:30pm - Don Kabbes, Market Development Manager, Great Lakes Grain; 2:15pm - Annual Meeting; 2:45pm - Jonathon Watchurst - Environmental Farm Plan Update; 3pm - Alan Lyons, Dufferin Major Project Presentation; 3:15pm - Closing - Chairman Ralph Baumlisberger. Admission $25 includes Lunch/Membership. Exhibitor space
available; Sponsored by Dufferin Federation of Agriculture / Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. For information contact Jim Irvine: 1-800-265-2284. HOG PRODUCTION AND MARKETING TOOLS WORKSHOPS Add to Your Business Bottom Line Come join in the discussion! This is an opportunity to gain insight into production and marketing tools available to help manage your bottom line. • Risk Management Tips & Tools - A discussion on tracking market hog prices and margins using the Ontario Market Hog Price Trend and Hog Margin Tracker reports. • Putting the GDX to Work - Discover how OMAFRA’s Grading Data Explorer (GDX) program tracks your marketing grid performance to hit your production and marketing targets. • Feeding Heavy Hogs - Open discussion on ways to minimize feed wastage, help reduce costs, maximize ADG and feed conversion. Date/Location: Feb. 12 - Elora OMAFRA Office and Feb. 13 - Southwest Vet Clinic, Stratford. Time: 1pm to 4:30pm. Registration by: Feb. 4 with Linda Dillon: 519-482-3333; Email: linda. dillon@ontario.ca. Space limited to 20 people. Workshop Leaders: John Bancroft, Market Strategies Program Lead, Jaydee Smith, Swine Production Lead, Doug Richards, Swine Grower-Finisher Specialist. Workshops sponsor: Ontario Pork. COMING EVENTS: Feb. 5-6 OSCIA Annual Meeting, Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre, 591 Wellington Road South, London. Registration: Amber Van De Peer 1-800-265-9751, ext 63152 or email: amber.vandepeer@ontariosoilcrop.org or www.oscia.cloverpad. org. Feb. 5-7 Canadian International Farm Show, Toronto. Check: http://www.canadianfarmshow.ca. Feb. 19 & 26 Growing Your Farm Profits at Elora OMAFRA meeting room at 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To sign up, go online: www. ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops or phone Liz at 519-638-3268.
Seasonal agricultural worker program prepares for 2013 growing season TORONTO – The 2012 growing season may be behind us, but Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services (FARMS) has begun putting plans together with its international partners for spring 2013 when more than 15,000 seasonal workers will return to Ontario farms. The 2012 season saw more than 15,600 workers from several Caribbean countries employed at Ontario agricul-
tural operations through the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), providing a much-needed supply of labour because of the ongoing shortage of suitable and available local Canadian workers. FARMS representatives will meet with government officials from Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and the East Caribbean over the winter to finalize arrangements for the program to assist
GFO announce March Classic speakers GUELPH - The 2013 March Classic speaker line up has been announced by Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO). Throughout the day, featured speakers will highlight this year’s theme, Ontario’s Grain Industry: Generations of Success. The Honourable Ted McMeekin will give opening remarks on the day, followed by Evan Solomon, Canadian writer and host of CBC’s nightly series Power and Politics. Cal Whewell, risk management consultant at FCStone will give a presentation on the Market Outlook for 2013. The afternoon portion of the event will kick off with Elaine Froese, a skilled communicator, farm family member and an expert in helping family businesses talk about
tough issues such as positive farm succession planning. As an added bonus, the first 100 pre-registered attendees will receive a copy of Froese’s e-book, Do the Tough Things Right; How to prevent communication disasters in family business. To round out the afternoon, keynote speaker Ron MacLean, well known Canadian sportscaster and host of Hockey Night in Canada, will entertain audiences with his presentation, Hockey and Humour. An evening cocktail reception will be hosted in the exhibit hall and a banquet with entertainment provided by CBC’s The Debaters, will round out the conference. Early bird registration is now open at www.gfo.ca/ MarchClassic.
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vailing rate paid to Canadians doing the same job, whichever is greatest; - Earn up to five times more than they could in their own countries, which enables them to support their families, educate their children and buy and operate businesses and farms in their own countries. Farmers have also realized great benefits from the program for more than 40 years, enabling them to hire staff that would otherwise be extremely challenging to find because of the ongoing shortage of
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Canada’s first national, exclusively-dairy event comes to Stratford next month STRATFORD The Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX), a new large-scale dairy event and a first ever for Canada, will mix dairy agribusiness, breed associations, and the research community under one huge roof with dairy producers and global industry stakeholders Feb. 6 and 7. In addition to hundreds of dairy product and service providers in the trade show halls, the event will feature a world class speaker program, live milking robot showdown, working cow showcase and an evening networking social. All will take place in the new world-class Stratford Rotary Complex. “Progressive and professional dairy producers will find significant return on their time investment at this event that is exclusively for the dairy industry,” said Jordon Underhill, one of the founders of CDX. “There is a lot of pride in this vibrant sector and producers need a national stage to gather for technology and education transfer.” Talo Tamminga, who spent nine years as manager of Lely North America and introduced robotic milking to the continent in 1999, is Underhill’s partner
running CDX “We will operate in English, French and Dutch, the three major languages of the dairy industry in Canada,” said Tamminga. “We’ve chosen Stratford as the home of the event as it’s one of the hot spots of expansion in the Canadian dairy industry and it’s easy to get to.” Perth County, along with Wellington and other surrounding counties, makes up one of the most important dairy regions in Canada. Officials say that within an hour’s drive of Stratford there are almost 3,000 medium- to large-scale dairy operations, and that number is growing. The organizers note other global dairy events, such as the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, are overbooked with exhibitors. They agree there is an opportunity for a parallel Canadian dairy event. Major industry partners have signed on with CDX, a testament to the void the event is filling in the Canadian marketplace. EastGen, a partner in the Semex Global Alliance, is one of several genetic companies that will showcase its best dairy daughters from across Canada
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live at CDX. “There is a need in the global dairy industry marketplace for an all-Canadian showcase to the world,” said Brian O’Connor, general manager of EastGen. “We will showcase the best ‘working cow genetics’ in a commercial loose housing setup so producers can see the cows walk and move under natural conditions.” Other founding partners that have made three-year commitments to the project include Jaylor, Grand Valley Fortifiers and Post Farm Structures. Jack Rodenburg from DairyLogix has over 34 years experience in dairy extension work. He will bring his global experience to coordinating the dairy classroom at CDX. “Today’s producers are business professionals who require continuing education to keep them competitive and ‘in the know’ on the latest industry trends and technologies,” said Rodenburg. “We will implement a split format of speakers and workshops where producers earn CDX credits.” In addition, CDX has a steering committee, comprised of progressive producers and CDX founding partners, that
First of its kind - The first ever Canadian Dairy Xpo will take place at the Stratford Rotary Complex Feb. 6 to 7. photo courtesy www.stratfordcommunity.ca will give CDX management input and direction on all facets of CDX to ensure continuous improvement and national growth of the project. “It is refreshing to see a new professional initiative for our Canadian dairy industry,” said Alain Lajeunesse, manager of market development and communications for Holstein
Canada. “I like the two-day format with a 100 per cent focus on dairy. The Canadian Dairy Xpo should appeal to all types of dairy producers across the country and beyond.” ROI Event Management, manager of CDX, is a Canadian company that exclusively builds and manages specialized
agricultural trade shows. The company, based in Port Rowan, currently owns and manages the largest horticultural trade show in Canada. The Canadian Dairy Xpo will take place at the Stratford Rotary Complex (353 McCarthy Road) on Feb. 6 and 7. For more information visit www.dairyxpo.ca.
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Event organizers unveil busy lineup dedicated solely to dairy industry STRATFORD The Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX) is offering a powerful programming line-up, organizers of the inaugural event say. Leading edge genetics, global dairy summit broadcasting, live demos and robotics are all happening at the Stratford event set for Feb. 6 and 7. The expo is a new dairy trade show, owned and operated by industry veteran Jordon Underhill, of ROI Event Management. The agriculture-focused event management group recognized that Canada did not have an exclusive, national dairy event; one comparable to the USA World Dairy Expo, in Madison Wisconsin. “Canadian dairyman are globally recognized for their early adoption of innovation and commitment to genetic improvement, yet we do not currently have a platform where the entire sector can gather to stimulate continuous improvement” said Underhill. He added that’s just what those farmers will get at the CDX, with a two-day, actionpacked lineup.
Leading genetic suppliers are displaying live cattle in a free stall setting and live demos of brand new innovations, such as colostrum feeding, rumen fluid extraction and real time somatic cell count testing conducted on the iPhone. “The goal since the inception of the Canadian Dairy Xpo has been simple, always keep the progressive Canadian dairyman top of mind and deliver $100 or more in value for the $25 admission,” said Underhill. “Top that off with a $10 off coupon from one of our exhibitors and you create a stellar return for the attending producer. That was the idea from day one.” It’s a first in the world, as the four robotic milking powerhouses demonstrate side-byside and talk features and benefits in the Britespan Building Cow Coliseum. This massive free-span structure was built specifically for these and other companies to showcase innovation and leading genetics available for the Canadian dairy producer.
buffet of cheeses from around the world, local wineries, micro brews and live entertainment. Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford will also be making an appearance and cooking with the Perth County 4-H youth club. The expo has already caught the attention of world renowned Joep Driessen, founder of CowSignals. He will be traveling from the Netherlands to speak specifically to Canadian dairy producers on identifying “Dairy farmers are looking the event is a hot commodity practical signals as they relate for solutions that meet the cur- most will say, as there seems to housing, health and care. Driessen, along with five rent demands of the industry to be a significant amount of and supply management sys- support from not only the dairy other world class dairy gurus, tem,” said Brian Anderson of industry, but the mainstream will be speaking on the first day of the event in the dairy Athlone Farms. business world as well. classroom.company, “Today’s evolving industry The dollar evententerprise and efforts Whether you’re a multi-million or an emerging Don Eby from Ebyholme requires us as the farmer to rap- around it have recently been turn totechnology Collins Barrow objective, actionable advice Farms to helpsays youhemaximize won’t miss the idly embrace and for covered in the high profile innovation. publication, Business Review CowSignals speaker from the opportunities in virtually every area of your business. Netherlands and the rest of the “It is important that we North America. make the time to get out with Although the expo targets classroom lineup. With specialized expertise in theand dairy industry,dairy our professionals work closely “To be able to see this caliour family members and onpurebred commercial ber of speaker right here in farm labourers, to see what producers, the opening night with you to develop optimal solutions that meet your unique accounting, tax the industry has to offer and will host a complimentary our backyard is invaluable,” to educateand ourselves with what CheeseFest function that will said Eby. advisory needs. “I like the concept of an appears to be an international welcome the general commuconference, speaker line-up at the Canadian nity. A founding partner of the Canadian Dairy XPO,educational Collins Barrow is speDairy Xpo.” The networking and social cialized dairy trade show and at your According to service. organizers, function offers an extensive live demos all rolled into one.
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I think producers and industry alike will make CDX an annual stop.” It is not just the feature speakers of the dairy classroom that will travel globally to attend CDX. The global dairy summit meeting will welcome five of the largest commercial dairyman from the top five milk production countries. Over the lunch hour in the dairy classroom, these producers will engage in a round table discussion on all aspects of the dairy business and entertain questions from attending Canadian producers. This collaborative dairy platform is $15 admission with a coupon. After a free breakfast, tuning in on world class dairy speakers, checking out the latest in technology from over 200 qualified exhibitors, live demonstrations and an evening function CheeseFest. The Canadian Dairy Xpo takes place at the Stratford Rotary Complex in Stratford Feb. 6 to 7. For more information, visit www.dairyxpo.ca or call 226381-0282.
Robotics helping to redefine dairy operations for the next generation STRATFORD - In the last 15 years, milking robotics and on-farm automation have gone from expensive curiosities to redefining the dairy farm. The growing use of robotics on Canadian dairy farms demonstrates this technology is not only proven, but also that there isn’t just one approach to farming anymore. The Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX) is proud to embrace the demand for precision farming, one which inspires both the current generation and the tech-savvy next generation. The Feb. 6 and 7 event will showcase several robotic manufacturers, allowing dairy producers a chance to see and compare the latest in automation and engage in live, simulated demonstrations. These demonstrations are
applicable to all dairy operations, medium to large scale; free stall or tie stall. “From my experience in helping to manage our family dairy operation, we need to strongly support the next generation of dairy farmers by staying competitive and embracing technology and change,” said CDX programming and logistics manager Val Jones. “This is essential to keeping youth on the farm and interested in dairy operations. This is why CDX will be showcasing the world’s leading robot manufacturers under the same roof, to give these farm families a chance to make decisions around innovation for their specific dairy operation”. With robots tending to cows’ milking needs, dairy
Dairy farms by the numbers According to the federal government’s Canadian Dairy Information Centre, there are 12,529 dairy farms with milk shipments in Canada. The centre also states that those farms boast 959,100 dairy cows and 468,600 dairy heifers. Quebec is the most prolific province in terms of dairy production, with just under 6,200 farms, over 356,000 cows and
163,500 heifers. Ontario has almost 4,100 farms, just under 318,000 cows and over 170,000 heifers. Dairy farms number 585 in Alberta, 491 in BC, 332 in Manitoba, 237 in Nova Scotia, 214 in New Brunswick, 193 in PEI, 172 in Saskatchewan and 33 in Newfoundland. These statistics are all based on 2012 figures found at www.dairyinfo.gc.ca.
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pared to take the plunge into a “robo-retrofit” of their dairy operation, the CDX will also host a dairy education classroom, hay equipment innovation circuit, live genetic dairy daughter pens, complimentary producer breakfast, a global dairy summit meeting and several other interesting features. “Between the wide range of innovation and knowledge transfer initiatives happen-
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Conservation Ontario government to enable cutting edge conservation initiative TORONTO The Government of Ontario is aiming to provide electricity consumers with greater access to information about their energy consumption and encourage the creation of new, innovative tools for consumers to help conserve energy and save on electricity costs. “The Ontario Green Button initiative will enable each of us to have better access to information on our own energy use and will help families make choices to save energy and money,” said Chris Bentley, Minister of Energy. A working group led by the province and the MaRS Discovery District will explore an Ontario Green Button initiative that would use innovative smart grid technology to give families and businesses direct, timely access to their own energy data through a secure download from their utility’s website. “Through our working group to increase access to energy data, MaRS and the
Ministry of Energy are opening the doors to innovative, new solutions that will drive conservation and consumer energy literacy, while positioning Ontario at the forefront of the global convergence of IT and energy,” said Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District. A standard data format for Ontario’s utilities would also encourage app developers to create new tools to help Ontarians manage their energy use from their computers and smart devices. Helping Ontarians conserve energy while managing their electricity costs is part of the provincial government’s plan to modernize the province’s electricity infrastructure, ensure clean air for families and keep the lights on in homes and businesses across the province. For more information on the government’s energy plan, visit www.energy.gov.on.ca/ en/ltep/.
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Simple tips to ensure your furnace works all winter (NC)-Modern conveniences allow us to flip a switch for light, insert a plug for electricity, turn a tap on for fresh water - and we always assume that the household thermostat will keep us cozy and warm when the winter winds howl outside. None of these essentials are a guarantee however, especially home heating which always calls for a degree of homeowner responsibility. In contrast though, a recent survey found that only 25 per cent of Canadian homeowners listed ‘booking a furnace maintenance appointment’ as a priority. Everyone else must either be keeping their fingers crossed, or doing it themselves. “To lengthen the life of your furnace, improve its reliability and reduce your energy bills, there are some simple maintenance tips that will make a big difference,” said Dave Walton, the director of home ideas at Direct Energy. “Dependability starts with cleaning or replacing the furnace filter every three months. In addition, be sure to knock down the household temperature at least two degrees overnight and also during the day when nobody is home. This can actually save you up to 4 % on heating bills.”
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Installing high-efficiency water fixtures, including a low-flow showerhead, is an affordable and eco-friendly home improvement project. erators will use less than half the energy of models made as recently as 15 years ago. Add more insulation Adding more insulation or replacing older insulation used to be an especially laborious process. However, in
many instances insulation can now be added or upgraded to a home without any major reconstruction or demolition, reducing the cost of the project considerably. Adding more insulation to a home can reduce energy con-
sumption in the winter, when the home will feel warmer and allow you to keep the thermostat at a more reasonable number. Install high-efficiency water fixtures Few people think about how much water they consume over the course of a typical day, but the figures might be eye-opening to those who hope to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle. According to the United States Geological Survey’s Water Science School, it’s generally accepted that the average person uses between 300 litres and 380 litres of water each day. Showers seem to be especially wasteful, as older shower heads might be using as much as 19 litres per minute, or approximately 190 litres of water during a 10-minute shower. Older fixtures that consume such massive amounts of water can be easily and affordably replaced with newer, more efficient fixtures. Today’s high-efficiency low-flow showerheads can provide a strong shower stream while reducing water consumption. Such showerheads are also less taxing on your
water heater, reducing your energy consumption as a result. Homeowners can also install high-efficiency toilets that use little water per flush It is estimated, by the Environmental Protection Agency, installing water-efficient fixtures can save more than $18 billion annually. Install a programmable thermostat Programmable thermostats present another affordable way to improve a home and benefit the environment. Some of today’s programmable thermostats can record personal preferences and usage and determine the best course of action for heating and cooling
Did you know? (NC) - Wood stoves have been used to heat up a residence for centuries, but newer models are more efficient and are actually one of the greenest options for radiant heat in a home. According to News Canada, today’s stoves produce more heat with less wood, adhering to emissions regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Wood also is a renewable resource that puts fewer pollutants into the air when burned than coal, oil and gas. Seal the deal According to Going Green Today, an estimated 15 to 30 percent of a home’s total heating and cooling energy is lost through poorly sealed ductwork, costing consumers about $5 billion annually. A consultation with a heating and cooling technician may reveal where the drafts are located and what can be done.
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Conservation Conservation tips to help Ontarians manage energy use and cut costs The start of a new year is the perfect time to introduce new routines into our daily energy use. “Small actions can go a long way in helping Ontario families manage electricity use and cut energy costs,” said Ontario Minister of Energy, Chris Bentley, in a press release. “It’s important to remember that the least expensive type of energy is the energy we don’t use,” Bentley added. Conservation is the easiest way for Ontarians to manage energy use and costs, while helping protect the environment. By following these ten conservation tips, you can save on your household energy costs
when old man winter pays a visit. 1. Install a programmable thermostat: When properly set, a programmable thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 10 per cent. Set your thermostat to 20°C when you’re at home and 18°C when sleeping or away. 2. Reduce drafts: Installing weather stripping and caulking around windows, doors and dryer vents and insulated plates on outlets can help save up to 30 per cent a year on heating costs. 3. Service your furnace: Have a qualified technician service your furnace on a regular basis to ensure it is working at maximum efficiency.
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4. Go off-peak: Take advantage of lower energy prices during off-peak hours. Offpeak hours are 7pm to 7am on weeknights and all-day on weekends as well as statutory holidays. 5. When not in use turn off the juice: Devices like computers, TVs, and cell phone chargers continue to consume small amounts of electricity unless they are unplugged. Try plugging these items into a power bar with a switch or timer, so you can easily turn them off when they are not needed. 6. Lock in the heat: Close heat registers and doors in unused areas of the house and prevent warm air from escap-
ing by closing the fireplace damper. 7. Save energy on lighting: replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). These lights use 75 per cent less electricity than incandescent. 8. Cover water pipes: Pipe insulation will help maintain the water temperature and allow you to turn the water heater down, which saves energy. 9. Let the sun shine in: Keep your curtains open during the day to draw in sunlight. Solar energy can help naturally warm your home. 10. Reconfigure for warmth: Change the furniture configuration to ensure heat vents, radia-
tors or baseboard heaters are not obstructed by furniture. Through conservation, Ontario has already achieved over 1,900 megawatts of energy savings since 2005. That’s the equivalent of over 600,000 homes being taken off the grid. Conservation is an important part of Ontario’s plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions, clean up the air we breathe, and transition to a clean, reliable modern electricity system. When we all pitch in, small actions can make a big difference. For more information on how you can help build a culture of conservation in your home or business, visit saveONenergy.ca.
Addressing the drafts around your house makes energy efficiency a breeze (MNS) - Homeowners know that no home is perfect. Sometimes a home’s biggest issue can be relatively small and easy to fix, while other issues are more substantial and require a bit more time and money. Drafts around the house fall somewhere in the middle of that spectrum. Though not necessarily difficult or costly to
fix, drafts can be an uncomfortable nuisance and may require a little more elbow grease than more minor issues around a house. The following are a few ways homeowners can address drafts around the house. - Check the fireplace. Homeowners with a fireplace might be inviting drafts in through their favorite feature.
If the damper on the fireplace is open, drafts will enter the home. Simply close the damper and the home will likely get a lot less drafty. - Check for gaps around windows and doors. The most likely culprit if a home is drafty is gaps around windows and doors. Windows and doors that aren’t properly sized are no
doubt inviting drafts into the home. The solution to this problem doesn’t have to break the bank. Instead of replacing old windows and doors, use weather stripping and press it into the gaps around the frame. This can block drafts, and you should be able to notice an immediate difference. - Hang heavier curtains or
drapes. Another way to address a drafty room is to hang thick curtains or drapes in front of the window. The heavier the material, the more effective it will be at keeping cold air from circulating around the room. - Inspect the attic. If your home has an attic, that oft-forgotten room upstairs might be the source of the home’s drafts.
When a home is heated, the air inside that home is pressurized, driving that air through ceiling penetrations and into the attic. This creates leaks that allow warmth to escape the house while inviting colder air in. Plug any air leaks into the attic, which should eliminate drafts as well as condensation. Metro News Service
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Versatility is everything Look around your home and you’ll see a use for natural gas – from home and water heating to clothes dryers to fireplaces. Better still, natural gas can also be used outside, for barbecuing, lighting your yard and even heating your swimming pool or hot tub. Add to your home’s resale value Realtors tend to agree, since natural gas is today’s preferred fuel choice, adding a natural gas furnace and appliances can increase the resale value of your home. An on-demand supply Natural gas appliances such as stoves and fireplaces are always push-button ready. Never worry about propane transportation or running out
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Tues. feb. 12
Fergus-Elora Rotary is pleased to have Rob Black speaking on 100 years of 4H. Please visit www.ferguselorarotary.com. *** Pancake Supper, Melville United Church (St. Andrew and Tower St, Fergus), 5-7pm. Pancakes, sausage, hash browns, dessert, drinks, fruit. Freewill donation. All welcome. 519-843-1781. *** Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Mount Forest United Church, Fellowship Hall, 175 Queen St. East. Pancakes from scratch, ham, sausage, tea, coffee, juice, dessert. Tickets at door. Accessible entrance off parking lot. For info. call. 519-323-1910. *** Quilter Renske Helmuth will be the speaker at Royal City Quilter’s Guild meeting. 7pm at Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road, Guelph.Guest fee is $5. For more info. call 519-821-7891. *** Normanby Pancake and Sausage Supper. St. Paul’s Normanby Lutheran Church Auditorium. 5-7pm. Wheelchair accessible. Adults $8; age 8 -12 $4; Under 8 free. Info. 519-799-5346. *** Pancake Supper. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Mount Forest. 5-7pm. $7 per person. Pure maple syrup. *** Pancake Dinner at St. James Church, Fergus. 5-7pm includes sausages, toppings and dessert. Adults $10, Children (10 and under) $5. Tickets at the door. *** Erin 4-H Beef Club 1 meeting. Masonic Lodge, Erin Fairgrounds 7pm. Guest Speaker Dr. Rex Crawford “Vaccinating your calf and how to prevent picking up contagious illness at cattle show”. New members welcome. More info. contact Karen Mansfield 519-8554648. *** Pancake Supper 5-7pm. St. Alban’s Church, Grand Valley. Adults/ teens $8, Children $4. Tots free. All you can eat. *** All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Supper. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Alma. 5-7pm. Adults $9, Children 6-12 $4. Children under 6 free. Family $22. *** Pancake supper. Arthur Community Centre 5-7pm. Hosted by Grace Anglican Church, Arthur. Scalloped Potatoes, ham, salads, rolls, pancakes. Adults $12, Children $6-12 $6, 5 and under free. Bake table. *** Pancake and Sausage Supper. All you can eat 5-7pm. Adults - $7. Children 6-12 $3, 5 and under - Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sligo Rd. W., Mount Forest.
Wed. feb. 13
Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5pp. Lunch and prizes to follow.
*** Heart & Stroke Luncheon. 11:30-1:30pm, $8 per person. Knox United Church, Clifford. *** Fergus Legion Wednesday Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm. Soup, Sandwich, Fruit Cup, Tea/ Coffee. $6. Everyone welcome.
THURS. feb. 14
Euchre. St. Mary Family Centre. Mount Forest. 7:30pm $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes.
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fri. feb. 15
Fergus Legion Spaghetti Supper and Movie Night. Supper 6-8pm $10/person. Movie 8pm. Tickets at the legion. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat $14. No take outs. Ent. by Mary Lynn Woods. *** St. John’s Church Belwood, Euchre. 7:30pm.
Sat. feb. 16
Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8pm. $10. Dance to Tri Country Classic Country. *** Adult/Senior Ice Skating. 8-9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost $7 for members, $8 for non-members. Contact 519836-1015. *** Annual Pancake Breakfast Food Bank Fundraiser is at Sam’s Family Burgers, 8-10am. It’s either a food bank donation, or $3 per plate of pancakes, comes with either coffee or juice, a side of bacon is $1 (or another food bank donation). *** Woolwich Community Lions Club “Margaritaville” Warm up the Winter Dance, Lions Hall Elmira. 8pm-1am. $15 per person, 19+ years. DJ, Lunch provided. Proceeds to community betterment. Tickets available from Lions members. *** Valentine Soup and Sandwich Luncheon and Bake Sale. KnoxCalvin Church, Harriston, Elora St. 11am-1pm. $8. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree 2-5pm.
Sun. feb. 17
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast at Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street. 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10. Everyone is welcome. *** Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston presents “Heading Home Quartet” 7pm. Traditional Gospel Music with strong messages and powerful music. Free will offering. Refreshments after concert. For info. call 519-343-3805. *** Family Day Party. Featuring Bruce Hare. Picnic In The Winter at the Red Chevron Club, Guelph.
Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
Horoscopes - For the First week of February -
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, there are some things around the house that need your attention, but you may be having trouble finding the motivation to tackle them just now. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when an opportunity comes your way, you may want to take a pass because something better is on the horizon. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there are a few things you need to work out this week, but then you will be set for quite a while. Take the opportunity to recharge your batteries. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, sometimes the things that are the hardest to come by are the ones that are most worth the effort. Think about this as you face obstacles. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, contrary to what you believe, things at work will go on even if you take a few days off for a vacation. There may be some catching up afterward, but you can handle it. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your mind may be churning, but worrying excessively over something will not help the situation. Therefore, focus on something else for a while. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, just when you think the week will go on without any excitement, something pops up and it’s just what you need to beat the doldrums. Expect time with friends. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, sometimes you need to be tough
on yourself to get things done, but you will be satisfied with the results when you push yourself. Focus on goals this week. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a risk you take this week will pay off in a big way. You might be anxious to take a significant risk, but the eventual reward will be well worth it. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it may be challenging to find some initial support for a new idea because you are essentially charting new territory. Just give it time and people will come around. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Slow down a little, Sagittarius. Moving faster will not get the job done to your satisfaction and then you only will have to do it all over again. Think through your options. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, shift your focus to your family for the next few days because you have to make some decisions that will affect them all. Listen to your gut feeling when making these decisions.
SPORTS
Celtic pride - The Centre Wellington Celtics Juvenile Girls hosted a home tournament on Jan. 12. The team went one for three in a hard fought tournament. Anna de Lange had a total of 18 points, followed by Madison Fennell with 16, Kristen Gora with 13 and Hannah Larmer with 12. Katelyn Allan led the team with 20 rebounds, followed by Alana Toms with 12, and Erika Beaver and Kristen Gora with nine each. submitted photo
Ringette teams take silver
Team spirit - The Centre Wellington Orange Atom house league team, known as Orange Crush, took home the ‘B’ division championship at the recent Harriston House League Tournament. The team defeated Centre Wellington Green 7-0 to win the consolation championship. submitted photo
Two Wellington North ringette teams competed with a strong showing at Waterloo’s Winterfest tournament recently. ABOVE: Silver medal ringers The Wellington North Ringers U-10 team came home with a silver medal from the Waterloo Winterfest tournament. LEFT: Also winning silver - The Wellington North Greenfield Energy Solutions Ringers U-12 team came home with a silver medal as well. submitted photos
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Join us for a Women of Wellington and Saugeen Area Networking Event! Topic: “Capacity Building for Business Growth”
What are Strengthening Families Programmes? Evidence-based prevention programmes involving entire families with children between the ages of 7 and 16. Strengthening Families for the Future (SFF) is designed for families with children between the ages of 7-11.
Your own skills as a small-business owner can limit how much you can grow. While we all learn by experience in our businesses, you can accelerate your learning through the experience of others. Thursday, February 21 7:45 - 9:30 am Arthur Curling Club Light refreshments $15.00 RSVP by Friday, February 15 to mandy@town.minto.on.ca
Strengthening Families for Parents and Youth (SFPY) is for families with youth between the ages of 12-16. Research indicates that these programmes reduce children’s or adolescents’ intention to use alcohol and/or other drugs and reduce other behaviour problems; increase children’s resilience and life skills; increase positive and effective parenting and improve family communication. Strengthening Families for the Future in Rockwood Every Tuesday from February 19 through May 28 (except March 12) St John’s Anglican Church (Fellowship Hall), 122 Main Street, Rockwood Strengthening Families for Parents and Youth in Arthur Every Wednesday from March 20 through May 15 St John’s Catholic Church (Parish Hall), 131 Georgina St, Arthur For more information or to register, contact: Elsa Mann Strenghtening Families Coordinator, Wellington County T: 226.343.5222 E: elsamann1@gmail.com
No changes to curbside collection handling User pay garbage bags and recycling blue boxes are both collected on the same day by two different trucks. Have materials out by 7:00 am as collection times may change due to weather or other factors. Frequency of collection is the same as last year. If your home received weekly collection before, you still do; and if it was bi-weekly, that’s the same too. The rural curbside collection schedule (for Erin and Guelph/Eramosa residents only) is in the 2013 Solid Waste Services Calendar which was delivered in the Wellington Advertiser on December 14. A simple schedule is also available for download at: www.wellington.ca.
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