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Second Section MAY 4, 2012

Liberation Day: Local Dutch community celebrates, remembers

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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 4, 2012

Drayton Reformed Church hosts diabetes meeting

by Bonnie Whitehead DRAYTON - Chairman George Van Ankum welcomed close to 20 people to an information meeting sponsored by the North Perth - North Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association on April 12 at the Drayton Reformed Church.

Reports were given regarding memberships, assistance programs, save-a-tape programs, the annual appeal, the video conference on sodium and fat, and the upcoming regional annual general meeting.

Karen Rozema introduced guest speaker Dr. Kathryn Alton of the Palmerston Optometry Clinic. Alton was raised on a farm near Lucknow, earned her degree at the University of Waterloo in 2007, and shares her time between Palmerston and Wingham optometry clinics.

Alton believes her role is an important part of the diabetes management team to provide total care to the patient. Early detection of any problems is the best way to maintain the best vision care. She discussed the anatomy of the eye, blood vessel and retina.

Fluctuating vision could be a result of uncontrolled sugar levels. Insulin helps nutrients

enter the cells. The eyes require a high demand of oxygen.

Alton displayed many retinol photographs that show a unique imprint of the back of the eye. This allows for better viewing of the vessels and an easy way to check for bleeds and leaks.

One case study explored the life of a man who looked the picture of health, although he complained of blurred vision.

A diagnosis of diabetes and devastating changes in one eye kept the man off work and on lots of medications.

The specialist monitored his progress and within the year, his eyes were back to normal.

Alton shared wonderful tidbits of information that opened everyone’s eyes wider to the need of good eye health, good blood glucose control, possible lifestyle changes and yearly eye exams that are crucial to the well being of the eyes.

Eleanor Gordon won the Choice Menus: Cooking for One or Two cookbook in the door prize draw.

Van Ankum invited everyone to look over the literature display and enjoy the luncheon prepared by Alice Van Ankum.

For more information about the Diabetes Association, call 519-338-3181 or email npnw@ diabetes.ca.

Euchre club looking for players C. WELLINGTON TWP. - A newly formed Centre Wellington Euchre Club is designed to provide a venue for euchre players of all skill levels to get together for some friendly competition - be it over a social game or tournament.

Membership to the social club is not limited to those living in the Centre Wellington area, and membership is open to anyone over the age of 18.

For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/centrewellingtoneuchreclub/ or email joe.cairney@gmail.com.

Come to the 15th Annual Arthur Lions

DUCK RACE

Saturday, May 12, 2012 Hwy. 6 at Francis St., Arthur Bring the family to the Conestoga River!

• Food Booth • Fish Pond • Activities • Face Painting • Mini Putt Golf • Band Activities & Food Booth open 10 am Race at 2 pm.

FREE Hot Dogs for the Kids!

Public Service announcement

The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including bus trips, fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop in programs. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Don’t be disappointed register early for all programs and seminars. Check out our website at www.centrewellington.ca or call 519-787-1814. *** Karaoke Every Friday night, no cover, everyone welcome.

Columbus Hall, 84 Lewis Road Guelph 519-821-4050.

fri. May 4

Community euchre sponsored by the Optimist club of Puslinch, 7:30pm at the Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person. Lunch provided. 50/50 draw. For info. call Neil Smith at 519-837-3838. *** The Arthur & Area Historical Society concludes its series of history talks on the Roaring Twenties with “The Stock Market Crash - what did it mean to families?” by John Walsh/Ian Turner.

In the Historical rooms at 146 George St., Arthur at 1:30pm. Free admission, refreshments. *** 12pm Drayton Reformed Church. Join Robin Smart from the Guelph-Wellington Alzheimer Society for “Brain Health” hosted by the Senior’s Centre for Excellence. Register at 519-638-1000. *** Until May 9 - The Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club is hosting a series of open houses. They are May 4 and 7 from 6pm to 9pm, and May 8 and 9 from 1pm to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm. For more information contact Norma Seibert at 519-843-7964.

Sat. May 5

‘Little Breeches Club’ for Children Ages 4–7 Saturday Mornings.

Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre – Puslinch. Phone: 519-837-0558 x21 for program details. *** Spring Craft and Bake Sale 10am - 3pm, Guelph Legion 57 Watson Pkwy S. Free admission, parking. Lunch available. Call Janet at 519-265-2226. *** Guelph Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale. 7am-noon. Come early to get the best selection. Guelph Farmer’s Market. For more information, please visit: www.guelphhort.org. *** Giant Garage Sale - Sponsored by IODE - Royal Wyndham Chapter. 8am -12noon. 185 Janefield Ave., Guelph. All proceeds go to charities. *** Crime Stoppers Third Annual Mulch Sale Fundraiser. 8am-1pm, while quantities last at the Imperial and Paisley Road plaza in Guelph. $5 per 2cu ft bag, tax in. Cash and carry. For more information visit www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. *** “2012 Gathering of Quilts” show at Three Willows United Church 577 Willow Rd., Guelph. Raffles, Silent Auction, Judged Quilt Display, Tea Room, Door Prizes and Merchant Mall. Friday 10am- 5pm. Saturday 9am- 4pm. Show Admission $5 per person. *** Until May 5 - Aberfolyle Junction Model Railway Show.

Last shows at this location. Railway will shut down following the spring show and relocate to St. Jacobs. See one of the most detailed model railways in full operation 10am-4:30pm.

Admission: adults $8, children $5, seniors $6. Barrier-free access.

From Hwy 401, exit at #299 (north to Guelph), located on old Highway 6, south of Aberfoyle. Watch for road signs. For information call 519 -836-2720. *** Until May 6 - Elora Community Theatre 2011/12 season presents the family comedy Cheaper by the Dozen, directed by Denise Gismondi. Fergus Grand Theatre. Tickets at the box office: 519787-1981. *** Guelph Township Horticultural Society Plant Sale 9am to noon at Marden Community Centre/Library parking lot, 7368 Wellington Road 30. Selection of mostly perennials from member’s gardens.

Green Legacy trees for township residents will be also available after 10am. Contact secretary at 519-822-5289. *** Youth In and Out of Church - A Workshop with Wayne Townsend, author of What would it take for youth to come to Church? 9am to noon. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. $15 per person. For more info. or to register call the church office 519-843-3565. *** Amazing Race Photo Car Rally. 12:30pm registration, 4 per car.

Sunday May 6, 2012 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am (both packages are required - extra strips available)

Held at Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

SUN. May 6

Huge Garage Sale – There is something for everyone. 10am-3pm.

Sunset Villa, 7150 Concession 1, Puslinch. *** Kids Hike - Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph (1.5 hrs).

Introduce young people to hiking in Guelph and look for spring wildflowers and check out the woods. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the Tortoise or Hare hikes. Bring water and sunscreen. No pets. Refreshments. Meet at 1pm at the parking lot (entrance on College Avenue, four telephone poles away from the stoplight at Victoria Road). For details and to register, please call Kathy at 519 836-9147. All welcome. Leader: Guelph Hiking Trail Club Members Level 1. *** The Door Youth Centre Annual dinner theatre. 5:30pm. The Parish Hall, Arthur. Tickets: $10 each or $30 for family with children under 12. Please call 519-787-0446.

Mon. May 7

Until May 13th- What better way to spend an hour in recognition of National Mental Health Week. Attend a free community workshop offered by Canadian Mental Health Association and the Mount Forest Public Library called ‘Seriously, We Need To Laugh More!’ on Thursday May 10th from 12– 1pm. Mount Forest Public Library 118 Main St. (Bring your brown bag lunch if you like!) For more information call 519-766-4450 ext. 231.

Tues. May 8

share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25

“Proceeds to local Community projects”

Palmerston Legion. For more information call 519-338-5896. *** St. George’s Anglican Church Harriston Annual May Cold Buffet Lunch and Bake sale. 11am- 1pm. $12 pp. Everyone welcome.

Church Parish Hall Young St. Harriston. *** Headwaters Healthcare Auxiliary Annual Teddy Bear Clinic will be held from 10am to 1pm at the Headwaters Healthcare Centre.

Doctors and nurses volunteer their time to examine and diagnose the favourite stuffed toys brought in by the children of the community and surrounding areas. The charge is $2. Organizers hope the clinic will help to acquaint children with what goes on in a hospital environment and when they visit their family physicians. *** Bake & Treasure Sale at Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston.

Saturday 7:30am-1:00pm. Bake table, Tea tables, New gifts tables, Treasure tables, Toonie table. *** Bake Sale / Trunk Sale, 9am to 2 pm at St. Mary’s Church, 267 Geddes St. Elora. Sell your household treasures for $10 a sale spot. For more information call Bev Lavigne at 519-846-8029. *** International Day of the Midwife – Guelph Midwives and Family Midwifery Care are hosting a screening of Ricky Lake’s award-winning documentary - The Business of Being Born, to celebrate International Day of the Midwife. The showing is at The Bookshelf (Guelph) at 3pm with a reception in the Green Room following the show. Tickets are available at Family Midwifery Care of Guelph 519-763-8568, Guelph Midwives 519-823-9785 and at the door for $5-$10 (sliding scale). Any profits from the event will be donated to the Ghislaine Francoeur Fund– a fund committed to reducing maternal and infant mortality in Haiti by promoting the development and education of midwives. *** Fourth Annual Fergus Walk For Life Walk-a-thon. Registration begins at 1pm in the Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church at 600 Belsyde, walk starts at 1:30pm. Balloons, facepainting, BBQ and more; walkers without sponsors welcome! For info. or sponsor sheets, call 519-787-8147. *** Wellington County 4-H will hold their Spring Beef BBQ at Alma Community Centre, Alma: 5:30-7:30pm. Tickets: Adults $12, Children 9 and under $7, children 4 and under free. Silent/Live Auction. Tickets: James 519-669-2025: Barb 519-824-2959: Carl 519-787-0219. Scarecrow contest. Age Categories: 9-11 years: 12-14 years: 15-17 years: 18-21 years. All scarecrows have to be ready for the garden. They will be judged and prizes given that evening. *** Fergus Legion Jam Session 2-5pm. Everybody welcome. *** Eden Mills Presbyterian Church “Country Fiddle Show” featuring the Puslinch Country Squires. 7pm. This is a free concert as part of our 150th Anniversary celebration as a congregation. *** Rockmosa Community Centre annual silent auction, dinner & dance. Fundraiser for Rockwood Nursery School. $20pp. 7pm start. Higher end items featuring a live auctioneer. *** 2nd annual plant swap and 26th Guelph scouting group compost/ bird feeder fundraiser. 9am- 2pm. Kortright Hills Public School, 23 Ptarmigan Dr. Guelph.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 4, 2012 PAGE THREE

Liberation Day: Members of local Dutch community celebrate, remember

by Chris Daponte

WELLINGTON CTY This week, as he has every May for several decades, John Gansekoele walked to the flagpole at his Fergus home, lowered the Canadian flag that adorns his property year round and attached a Dutch flag beneath it.

Though he has lived in Canada for over 50 years, he has never forgotten his Dutch roots.

The simple gesture with the flag is Gansekoele’s way of honouring the sacrifices made

by Canadians during the liberation of Holland in the Second World War. “I think it’s kind of a token of remembrance and appreciation for what Canada did for Holland,” he said of his annual tradition. “I’m just forever grateful. I’ll never forget until the day I die.”

Gansekoele proudly counts himself among the thousands of Dutch Canadians living in Wellington County (census numbers indicate over 2,200 Dutch immigrants live in the county, not counting subsequent generations of Dutch Canadians born here, accounting for over 7% of all immigrants in the region).

He was just four years old and too young to remember the initial Nazi attack on the Netherlands in May 1940, but Gansekoele does have many memories of the subsequent five years of German rule.

His family lived in a rural community in the municipality of Staphorst, in the province of Overijssel, in the eastern Netherlands, where his father operated a small blacksmith’s shop.

He said it is very difficult to describe what it was like to live in occupied Holland - especially during the most difficult times, like “the hunger winter” of 1944-45.

Gansekoele noted it must have been a difficult decision for anyone wanting to join the Dutch resistance, because getting caught meant certain death. The horrible experience of living through the Nazi occupation left the family with a profound appreciation for living in a free country.

In 1951, when he was 15, Gansekoele came to Canada with his parents, sister and brother. And every year since their arrival, Gansekoele mak­ es sure to recognize Liberation Day, which is celebrated in the Netherlands on May 5.

He stressed he is always respectful with his own recognition, ensuring the Dutch flag is flown below the Canadian flag.

“This is our country,” he said of Canada. “But it doesn’t mean we forget what happened [in Holland].”

That sentiment is regularly echoed - particularly at this time of year - by roughly one million Canadians of Dutch descent, half of whom call Ontario home.

To recognize the contributions of those individuals, and to celebrate the Liberation anniversary, MPPs unanimously passed legislation on March 25, 2011 to proclaim every May as Dutch Heritage Month in Ontario.

The bill was introduced

by Kitchener-Waterloo MPP Elizabeth Witmer, herself the daughter of Dutch parents who

Quite a story - Two of the six flags made secretly during the war by Wietse and Elizabeth Praamsma, parents of Drayton resident Lucy Veenstra, were repatriated to the Netherlands and flown outside their former store in the town of Joure in 2010 for the celebration in recognition of the 65th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.

After over 50 years in a suitcase, the flags now have a permanent home on display at a museum in Joure. submitted photo

April 1945 - About a month before the Netherlands was officially liberated on May 5, 1945, the first Canadians arrived just outside the childhood home of John Gansekoele in a rural community in the municipality of Staphorst. Now a Fergus resident, Gansekoele said that day wasn’t quite the end of the Nazis terrorizing the community, but the Canadians were welcomed with open arms. He recalls his mother cooking a large meal to thank the soldiers. submitted photo

Cover photo: Gansekoele outside his Fergus home.

immigrated to Canada in the decade following the war.

Arie Plieger, Deputy Consul General in the Netherlands, lauded the bill upon its final passage.

“The Dutch are forever grateful to Canada for playing such an important role in our

in eastern Hol­land near the city of Zutphen.

He said members of a Canadian regiment - the Stor­ mont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders - still cautious about a possible German presence, issued a warning with a flame thrower outside his fam-

“I’ll never forget, until the day I die.”

- Dutch Canadian John Gansekoele, on the sacrifices made by Canadians leading up to Liberation Day in the Second World War.

history,” said Plieger. “Dutch Heritage Month in the month of May will foster respect and honour the past with an opportunity to look into the future as innovative, creative and reliable partners. The Province of Ontario and the Netherlands will continue their special bond and relationship.”

Countless MPPs immediately offered their support of the bill, including WellingtonHalton Hills’ Ted Arnott, who mentioned the important role of Dutch immigrants in Wellington County, and particularly in the local farming communities.

“Dutch Canadians know how to be loyal to their roots and traditions, while at the same time being very proud Canadians,” Arnott said in the legislature during last year’s debate on the bill.

He continued, “Coming here with their dreams and a willingness to work hard and sacrifice much, they realized their dreams, and in the realization of those dreams, Canada has been enriched and strengthened, helping to make us the best country in the world.”

Henk Dykman was just 11 years old when Canadian soldiers liberated the Netherlands, but he remembers it well.

Dykman, who now lives in Guelph, said the events of April 4, 1945 were a dream come true for his family, which lived in Leesten, a small village

ily’s home. His father, luckily, understood the warning and went out to talk with the Canadian soldiers.

“We were free ... We reacted to the drama we had gone through with tears,” Dykman said, referring to nearly five years of Nazi rule in his homeland. “We all just started crying.”

Dykman remained in Hol­ land for 11 years after the war, and moved by himself to Vancouver in 1956, and to Ontario in 1978. But he never forgot that day in 1945, or the brave Canadians that died so he and his family, and countless others, could be free.

“April 4 was our Liberation Day,” Dykman said of the day Canadian soldiers fought to free his village.

He knows many Dutch Canadians recognize May 5 as Liberation Day, but for him, the personal and emotional connection remains April 4.

“I was very much aware of the date, even this year,” said Dykman, now 78.

“More and more it’s becoming the day for me to remember those soldiers who didn’t make it ... It’s very much a Remembrance Day for me.”

In 1983, Dykman’s parents came from Holland to Guelph for a visit. His mother told him she still wondered about a Canadian soldier wounded just outside the family’s house during the liberation in 1945.

His mother’s curiosity lit something of a fire in Dykman, who began to search for that soldier - as well as other surviving members of the famous Stormont, Dundas and Glen­ garry Highlanders, known to many simply as “the Glens.”

In January of 1984, he was able to contact the family of the soldier. He was happy to find out the man did not die on his family’s doorstep as they had feared - it turns out he was shot in the elbow.

The man did die in 1983 but Dyk­man continued his search for members of the Glens and was reunited with several of them who shared stories about the battle of Zutphen and even his exact house in Leesten.

“I never gave it much thought that they would remember anything until then,” he said. “I didn’t realize the significance of the battle that happened in our area.”

Dykman said the veterans told him the Glens regiment lost 11 men in the battle in and around Zutphen, and about 35 Canadian soldiers in total died within two kilometres of his home.

More recently, the city of Zutphen agreed to name 11 streets after the 11 Glens who died there, he added.

In 2010, Dykman returned to the Zutphen area for a ceremony to name a newly constructed bridge after Marshall Lawes, a member of the Glens regiment from Frankford, Ontario, killed in action near Leesten.

Unfortunately, the night before the dedication, Lawes’ son Leroy, who travelled from Trenton for the ceremony, died of a heart attack.

Dykman, who did not know Leroy well, said the news was sad but he feels Leroy died with a feeling of content, having experienced a “very moving” trip that included a visit to his father’s grave site.

“In the end, I was glad to have had the privilege of speaking at the opening of the bridge,” said Dykman.

Countless Dutch Canadians in and around Wellington County have their own compelling similar stories to tell.

In Mapleton Township for example, an area renowned for its rich Dutch heritage, it’s not uncommon for families to share stories, especially at this time of the year, of what life was like under German rule.

Drayton’s Lucy Veenstra was born in Canada a full 11 years after the end of the war, but she remains very familiar with the story of her parents’ flags.

Wietse and Elizabeth Praamsma owned a dry goods

store in the town of Joure, Friesland. Motivated by the D-Day landing of Allied forces in Normandy on June 6, 1944, Wietse decided to make flags of the allied nations - including Great Britain, the United States and Canada - as well as Dutch flags.

“He felt that was something he could do. I’m sure it was a sentimental thing,” Veenstra said of her father’s efforts. “I think it was out of gratitude.”

But despite their success in France, it would be almost 10 months before Allied forces would liberate the town of Joure, which made Wietse’s flag making endeavour a dangerous one.

The town was controlled

by German forces, which regularly raided local businesses.

“It was done in secret,” said Veenstra. “It was risky ... he was brave to do it.”

Material was very scarce during the war, which made the task not only dangerous, but also very difficult. Yet Wietse and his helpers completed six large flags.

Canadian forces arrived in Joure the morning of April 15, 1945 and Wietse’s flags were proudly displayed outside the store during official liberation festivities on May 16 and 17.

He continued the tradition every year on May 5 until the Praamsma family - including Wietse, Elizabeth and their five children (Veenstra was not yet born) - immigrated to Canada in 1954.

Decades later, the flags were re-discovered in a suitcase and after talks with officials in Holland, it became clear repatriation was an option.

The Het Jouster Museum in Joure was “very keen” on taking the flags, Veenstra said, so her husband Jim brought them back to Holland on behalf of the family.

They are now on display at the museum and on May 5, 2010 to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, two of the flags were flown at the former Praamsma store, now known as Brattingas Warenhuis.

It’s quite a story and one Praamsma family members hold dear to their hearts.

“It’s something my dad did many, many years ago,” Veenstra said. “We’re very proud of that ... it’s something the Dutch people would honour.”

Similar sentiments will be on display across the county - and indeed the nation - this week, when Dutch Canadians, as they have for over 65 years, honour the Liberation, an integral part of both Canadian and Dutch history.

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 4, 2012

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ENTERTAINMENT Guelph Youth Singers present Celebrate the Sky GUELPH - The award-winning choirs of Guelph Youth Singers (GYS) will Celebrate the Sky in their annual spring concert on May 26.

The four choirs, with 90 singers aged 6 through 18, will showcase their talents through a variety of appealing styles, including classical, folk, jazz and spirituals.

A special highlight will be a choreographed version of the old song, High Hopes, and a song about kites, also choreographed.

The annual spring concert

by GYS is the major event of the spring season for the group and will follow a tour in early

Barbershop boys - The Barbershop Harmony Society of Ontario hosted its spring convention in Collingwood on April 14. The Royal City Ambassadors of Guelph won the Ontario District Plateau 2 championship trophy. From left are chorus members Sandy Todd, Cam Duthie, Will Polak and Bill Louttit. submitted photo

May by Choir III to Moncton, where it will be hosted by an Acadian choir, Les Jeunes Chanteurs d’Acadie.

GYS is always looking for new choristers who love to sing. Auditions are now being scheduled for entry into next season’s choir. For more information on the organization and auditions, contact 821-8574 or visit www.guelphyouthsingers. com. Celebrate the Sky will be held at the River Run Centre at 7pm on May 26.

For tickets contact the River Run box office at 519-7633000 or visit riverrun.ca.

Admission is $25 for adults, students and seniors, $19.

Local theatre groups win provincial honours CONCORD - Local talent took home honours during the annual ACT-CO Gala, (The Association for Community Theatres ­Central Ontario).

Considered the Academy Awards for community theatre, forty-five productions were vying for recognition.

Playwright Pamela Niesiobedzki-Curtis brought home the gold for best costume design. In the comedy category, Erin Community Theatre’s

(ECT) Jim Steele was nominated for the production Vino Veritas, while Kelly Boudreau received the comedy special adjudicator nominations for outstanding stage management.

ECT’s Kathryn DeLory was nominated for best direction.

Ensemble nominations went to ECT’s Vino Veritas while Stephanie Baird of Century Church Guild received an outstanding newcomer nomination.

Oscar Peterson tribute features Dave Young Quartet

Oh Annie - Kelly Hebner as Annie, left, and Emma Phillips as Miss Hannigan are part of the Theatre Centre Wellington cast of the musical Annie, taking the stage at Centre Wellington District High School from May 2 to 5 at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information call 519-843-2500. submitted photo

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GUELPH Harcourt Memorial United Church is hosting an Oscar Peterson tribute concert on May 11.

The Dave Young Quartet, which includes band members Dave Young, Terry Clarke, Reg Schwager and Robi Botos will perform Peterson’s musical arrangements.

The concert is a fundraiser in support of Stroke Recovery Canada and Guelph-Wellington Chapter Scholarships in Adult Speech Therapy.

There is a dinner and a show

option, which includes a meal at Cutten Fields, with reserved parking for the concert.

Tickets for the dinner package are $65.

Admission to the concert only is $30, or $20 for students.

For tickets or more information, contact Jim McKinnon at 519-821-3541 or the Stroke Recovery office at 519-8225111.

The Harcourt Memorial United Church is located at 87 Dean Avenue in Guelph. Call 519-824-4177 for more details.

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ENTERTAINMENT Third annual Artcetera 2012 at Centre for the Arts offers something for art lovers and collectors alike

by Kelly Waterhouse ELORA - Art is for everyone and so is Artcetera 2012, the third annual fundraiser for the Elora Centre for the Arts.

“We are hoping to encourage the average person, who maybe doesn’t feel they can afford original art to come in and appreciate the art and perhaps see that it can be affordable,” said Joanne Grodzinski, committee chair of the event.

While the gala auction will feature high-priced art works, the event is designed to have something for every art appreciation budget.

Artcetera 2012 includes a three-day silent auction and a gala evening complete with a live auction, music and gourmet foods.

Artcetera 2012 features 300 works of art by over 120 different artists in a variety of mediums, from original paintings, photographs and glassworks to ceramics, wood work and jewelry.

“The event fits our board’s mandate. We respect art and we want to promote and expose people to creativity through art, and make it accessible,” she said, adding, “Even if people don’t buy, it is a great event to support, to come out and appreciate the art and appreciate the centre.”

Centre Wellington business have supported the event, too.

“We have over 100 wish list items from local retailers and businesses .... about ten thousand dollars of goods and services up for auction,” she said.

A Collector’s Corner will feature donated items of previously-enjoyed art and artifacts, also for auction.

“This is our third year and it’s grown every year,” Grodzinski said, adding that not only are more local artists participating, but the reputation of Artcetera has encouraged a number of artists from beyond Wellington County to enter

their work.

Part of the success for call for entries is because artists in the auction are paid.

“Fifty per cent of the sale is given to the artists,” Grodzinski said, adding, “We want to support our community and our local and regional artists.”

Artists Mary Karavos, a paper fibre artist from Toronto, had a piece in the live auction event, which was selected by a juried panel.

“I first came to know about the Elora Centre for the Arts years ago because I participated in Art In The Yard, the annual summer exhibition,” Karavosa said. “The show was so well organized, the volunteers are amazing, so helpful and welcoming and the actual Centre for the Arts was exhibiting fabulous art.

“Over the years I have followed how the centre has continued to be thriving with activity and supporting all arts for all ages,” Karavos said. “It is a real treasure for the community of Elora but what it has accomplished reaches far beyond as well.”

For Grodzinski and her fellow committee members, that means their hard work is paying off.

“We are finding that our event is getting better known and the quality, we feel, is improving every year,” Grodzinski said.

That’s a good thing, because Artcetera 2012 is one of the most important fundraisers in the year for the centre.

Last year, it earned just under $35,000 and the goal for this year is $40,000.

General manager of the art centre Arlene Saunders, said the event is essential to the future of the organization.

“If it were not for this major fundraising art auction we would be unable to continue to provide arts programming and events for the citizens of this

FERGUS - A tribute to the music and life of Roy Orbison will come to the Grand Theatre here on May 13, in a special Mother’s Day event.

This event will be a mix of Orbison’s classic hits and dialogue relating to the music legend.

“This will be an exciting and fun way for people to celebrate Mother’s Day” said theatre coordinator Kerry Rajotte.

Roy LeBlanc, regarded as one of North America’s finest tribute artists, will star as Orbison.

“Orbison was, in the eyes of Elvis Presley and many other great musicians, the best singer in the world. He is a true legend and it is a privilege to sing in the memory of the irreplaceable Roy Orbison,” LeBlanc said.

Joining LeBlanc on stage will be Bill Culp and The Memphis Cats, a group of musicians dedicated to authentically reproducing the sound of legendary artists such as Orbison, Patsy Cline, Johnny Art lover - Artist Mary Karavos offers Nature’s Grace, made with Japanese, Thai and Nepalese papers for the live auction event at Artcetera 2012. submitted photo region and the many visitors to Centre Wellington.”

“We’re an arts organization and we need to keep our doors open.” Grodzinski added.

Saunders agrees it is important the event build not only on the future of the centre but on the community as a whole.

“Support from artists, local businesses, sponsors and the many volunteers is outstanding and the fact that we are able to pay the artists a good portion of the sale price makes this particular model of auction a win, win, win,” Saunders said.

“The public receives some wonderful original artwork or local service, the artists are paid for their contributions and the centre raises much needed funding,” Saunder said.

The silent auction will run on May 10 from 5pm to 8pm; May 11 from noon to 8pm; and again on May 12 from 10am to 4pm.

The Saturday Night Live auction and gourmet reception, served by Appetizingly Yours, will feature the music of the Jason Raso Trio.

The reception begins at 7pm.

Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door.

“It’s a gourmet cocktail party,” Grodzinski said. “It’ll be fun and there may be a bargain that people may fall in love with, and that’s what we really hope will happen.”

For information call 519846-9698 or email artcetera@ eloracentreforthearts.ca.

Royal City Square Dance club hosts international convention GUELPH - The Royal City Square Dance Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012 with events throughout the year.

In April, the club joined in the festivities of the first Canadian Dance Assembly’s National Dance Week, starting on April 22. During the weeklong I love dance/J’aime la danse national campaign, dancers across Canada participated in special events, embracing

the landscape of Canadian dance.

On May 4, 5, and 6, an international crowd of square and round dancers will descend on Guelph when the Toronto and District Square and Round Dance Association holds its annual convention at the University of Guelph.

The event will include a session of contra dancing to live music.

The public is invited to pick

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up a free visitor ribbon at the registration desk and watch the dancing.

On Saturday, the community is invited to join in a free introduction to square dancing.

It will be in the main gym from 4:30 to 5:30pm. For more information, contact Yvonne Paterson, at yvonnepaterson88@yahoo.com or call her at 519-936-7289.

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The Roy Orbison Mother’s Day show will be held May 13 at 2pm.

Tickets are $25.

Those tickets are available by calling 519-787-1981 or on-line at www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca.

Ceilidh fundraiser May 5 in at community hall EDEN MILLS - The Eden Mills community hall’s is hosting an evening of toe-tapping fun on May 5 when Guelph’s House of Good Cheer band holds an old-fashioned céilidh.

The “céilidh” (pronounced kei-li or kay-lee), is a traditional Gaelic social gathering, that usually involves the playing of Gaelic folk music and some dancing.

House of Good Cheer is a mix of folk and classical musicians joined around its members’ love of Celtic music.

County Tipperary native Geraldine Browne, will be calling the Irish dances.

She will walk everyone through the dances prior to the song.

The band will play a wide range of traditional Irish dance music and will add to the mix

with vocal pieces between the dances when a break in the action is needed.

Part of the appeal of House of Good Cheer is the ease with which it moves between instrumental playing and singing to its own accompaniment.

The céilidh is a fund-raiser for the Eden Mills Community Club.

It will begin at 7pm, with the doors opening at 6:30.

There will be a cash bar.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door, in advance at The Bookshelf, Quebec Street, Guelph 519821-3311, or from Kit Bresnahan, 519-856-1188 or kitbresnahan1@gmail.com.

For information contact Elizabeth Cunningham at elizabeth@waterside.ca or telephone 519-856-2259.

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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: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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by John C. Benham If you remember the location where you saw Giant Hogweed last year, please check that spot again this year. There could very well be new plants this year.

At the present time, the plants may be two feet tall all the way down to just coming through the soil. The sooner these plants can be eliminated the easier the task.

If you have questions or you feel you need information, please contact John at 519-846-3394 or email: wellington@ontariosoilcrop.org. Keep in mind the sap from this plant could be harmful, avoid touching any part of the plant unless you are properly protected. For demonstration video, please go to www.ontario. ca/hogweed.

MAPPING INFORMATION YOU CAN USE

by Adam Hayes, Soil Management Specialist, OMAFRA The Ag Maps Geographic Information Portal is a new service launched by the Geomatics Unit of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. This new page on the OMAFRA website www.ontario.ca/agmaps offers a variety of soil map resources. See below for a wide range of information: 1. Agricultural Information Atlas - The Agricultural Information Atlas is an interactive mapping website. It serves as a tool to acquire agricultural information or to create maps. You can view maps with basic road and municipal information, aerial photography, Canada Land Inventory, hydraulic soil groups, tile drainage information, soil drainage, watersheds and more. It is as easy as clicking on and off the layers you are interested in seeing. You

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Beef BBQ & Silent Auction Saturday, May 5th Alma Community Centre, Alma

Adults $12; Children 9 & under $7; 4 & under FREE Dinner Served 5:30pm - 7:30pm

New Scarecrow Contest

The scarecrow has to be ready to be put in your garden.

Novice (9-11); Junior (12-14); Intermediate (15-17); Senior (18-21) They will be judged and prizes awarded that evening.

Open to all Young People.

Tickets: James 519-669-2025; Carol 519-833-0455;

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can use the tools to measure length, area and to mark areas on the map. The maps can be printed out as well. These maps can be quite handy when you need a farm or field map.

2. Geospatial Data View and Downloads - This part of the website allows the user to view the location on Google Maps of farm markets, OMAFRA offices, equipment dealers and more.

The user may also download these files to their computers as a kml or shapefile.

3.Canada Land Inventory (CLI) Mapping - The Canada Land Inventory maps, or CLI maps as they are often known, provide information on the soil capability class of land (Class 1 to 7) in Ontario. The map units are in colour and use the current road names.

4. OMAFRA Program Data Sets a. Drainage Mapping - The drainage mapping section of the website provides information and links to the agricultural drainage data that OMAFRA maintains. b. Soil Mapping and Reports - This section provides links to a page on the Soils Ontario project. The objective is to evolve the current soils data into a digital database that is spatially accurate throughout Ontario, consistent, and easily accessible in digital and paper format. A link is also provided to the Land Information Ontario website, which has significant soils data sets. Another link takes the user to the CANSIS website, which is maintained

by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. This website has PDF versions of most of the Ontario soil maps and reports. Just click on the link that says “view the report”. The final link takes you to the Service Ontario website where soil maps, reports and other soils related publications can be ordered. c. Land Use Data Sets - This section discusses the Agricultural Operations Inventory project, which is complete on a portion of the province. It provides farm and land use information, such as fields, farmsteads, fence rows and ditches. Detailed information includes crop type, row direction, ditch and farmstead locations, livestock raised, irrigation and tillage method used. Also described in this section is the Agricultural Resource Inventory, which was produced in 1983. It provides a map of general land

use at that time - urban, woodland, and cropland (corn system, grazing system, hay system, etc). The final link takes you to a page about Specialty Crops and Canada Land Inventory Mapping for the Feed-in Tariff Program.

These resources represent a lot of work that has gone into creating useful tools for many types of uses.

Some of them are easy for farmers to use and others are targeted more toward planners, consultants and others who have the software to map out the data.

A few of the resources are complete, many are being constantly updated and improved, while others are still in development.

Check these resources out and see which ones are most useful for your situation.

REMINDER - GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham The next two-day Growing Your Farm Profits workshop will be held in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room on Tuesday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 19 from 9:3am to 3pm. There will also be a two-day Growing Your Farm Profits workshop held in Baden on Monday, June 11 and Monday June 18 from 9:30am to 3pm. For both workshops, you can register online at: www.ontariosoilcrop. org/workshops/ or call Liz at 519-638-3268. Lunch and refreshments are provided. There are no costs to participants.

COMING EVENTS May 5 - Wellington County 4-H will hold their Spring Beef BBQ at Alma Community Centre, Alma from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Tickets: Adults $12, Children $9 and under $7, 4 and under free.

Silent and Live Auction also a Scarecrow contest. Tickets: James: 519-669-2025 or Barb: 519-824-2959 or Carl: 519-7870219.

May 26 - Wellington Rural Romp – a day in the countryside at over a dozen farms in Wellington County with gardening and baby farm animals on display. Visit: www.guelphwellintonlocalfood.ca for more details.

May 29 - Wellington County Farm Safety regular meeting at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma at 8pm sharp. For more information, call Walter Grose at 519-846-5329.

U of G students deliver the goods to food bank

by Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - Students from the University of Guelph’s Meal Exchange program delivered cases of food to the Clifford Food Bank on April 14.

Co-ordinator MacKenzie Brown and her crew of Anthony Ngai, Jessie Edelmayer, Jennifer McBlain, Jessica Mann, Pauline Zhang and Jessica Wong delivered food to a dozen places before hitting Clifford, and they were not quite finished yet.

The students were eager to discuss the food bank budget, the need in the area, storing food, fundraisers, and the Christmas hamper program over a plate of vegetables and dip, crackers and cheese, and refreshments.

Worker Marion Agla explained the three food banks in Minto share costs of a membership to the Hub food terminal where they are allowed to obtain food each month.

She stacked 1,500 pounds of mostly frozen foods in her

Members of the Clifford Food Bank committee appreciated the delivery of food from students from the University of Guelph’s Meal Exchange Program on April 14. Front tow from left are: Jennifer McBlain, Jessica Mann and Elizabeth Bott. Back: Jessie Edelmayer, Pauline Zhang, Anthony Ngai, Marion Agla, Bruce Shannon, Jessica Wong and MacKenzie Brown. photo by Bonnie Whitehead truck in Kitchener and drove to Clifford to fill the freezers.

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transfer station in Harriston.

Area churches and local schools promote the need for food and the students and teachers do their best to bring in tuna, salmon, peanut butter, crackers, Kraft dinner, Kleenex, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, cookies, jam and tea.

But just as quickly as it arrives, it can be taken off the shelves and boxed and bagged to send to a family in need.

Sometimes people accept a hamper at Christmas time and don’t need to access the food bank again during the year.

But at least that Christmas will be spent enjoying a great turkey meal complete with toys, games and warm mittens, hats and socks compliments of toy drives at the bank, knitters at the churches and residents’ donations.

The students were pleased to meet president Bruce Shannon and his wife Margaret and to hear that their donations really do impact the people of Clifford.

The Clifford Food Bank can be reached at 519-327-8588.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As president of the Fergus Lions Club, it is my pleasure to personally invite you to our 34th annual Home & Leisure Show at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Belsyde Ave. in Fergus.

Our original Home Show was developed as a fundraiser for the Fergus Community Centre. The Fergus Lions continued to offer financial support as improvements were made, and our present Sportsplex was constructed.

Groves Memorial Hospital and the Centre Wellington Food Bank have also been regular recipients of our contributions over these years.

Over the more than three decades of the Home & Leisure Show, the Fergus Lions have been privileged to bring together vendors and local citizens in an ever expanding event that meets the needs of a growing community.

Your participation in this popular and successful event means that you are also contributing to our community. Your attendance provides an opportunity for vendors to display their newest ideas in products for home, garden, sports and leisure. Your donations to the Centre Wellington Food Bank, as your admission, help that organization serve others locally. And your support of this, the Fergus Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser, helps us to assist deserving individuals and organizations in this area and worldwide.

The Fergus Lions Club has been, and is, proud to contribute to our community in many ways. The Grand River Arboretum, with its memorial trees and its trails, and also Wilkie Park, provide quiet, natural areas within a bustling town.

At Christmas we have the Santa Claus parade; the toy drive in cooperation with Reliable Ford; Photos with Santa, at Zellers, supporting the Food Bank. We sponsor effective speaking competitions and photo contests; provide funds to a variety of community groups; help to send our young people to camp and on international exchanges. These are just a few examples of the contributions of the Fergus Lions Club to our community, some of them in partnership with other service or business groups.

But our major focus, and the focus of Lions worldwide, is addressing preventable blindness and related health issues. Annually we hold our Purina Walk for Dog Guides. Last year, with your help, we raised thousands of dollars towards the training of Dog Guides and the partnering of the dogs and the clients.

This year, the Walk takes place Sunday, May 27, at 1:00pm at the Forfar Ball Park.

Join us with your dog, or come out to see the activities. We collect and donate used eyeglasses, which are cleaned, repaired and sent to third world countries. This year, many eyeglasses were sent to Central America in partnership with the SHARE Foundation. Donations have also been sent to the C.N.I.B’s Lake Joseph Camp, the Canadian Diabetes Association and Camp Dorset. As Helen Keller challenged our organization, we are working to be “knights of the blind in this crusade against darkness”.

A big addition to the Home Show is our Friday Night Fish Dinner, an enjoyable dinner and social event for all.

I look forward to seeing you and speaking with you during May 9, 10, 11, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and would like to thank you in advance for your ongoing support of the Fergus Lions Club and the Home and Leisure Show.

Our Club welcomes new members.

If you are interested in joining our service organization, speak to any Lions member, call me at 519-843-3131, or go to www.ferguslionsclub.org www.lionsclubs.org Lion Chief Claude Lacroix

List of Vendors 1800inspect.ca * Almost Anything Wood * AM Roofing * A.J. Mac. Enterprises Aquarius Water Treatment Arthur Home Hardware Automated Door Systems Ltd. Avalon Magazine * Bath Crest * Bayshore Home Health * Better Travel Insurance Ben’s Vacuum Service * Bosman Home Front Braden Homes * Bush Enterprise C/A Design C & S Auto Accessories Canadian Tire Canadian Clearout Furniture/Furnish 123 * Centre Wellington Contractors Association

Centre Wellington Emergency Centre Wellington Hydro Clera Windows & Doors (FM Industries) * Cherrey Bus Lines * Cheer On Inc. Cogeco Cable Inc. (Burlington) Coldwell Banker- Grand Homes Realty Concrete FX * Cotton’s Auto Care Centre Cover-Ups Carpet & Flooring

Crime Stoppers Culligan Guelph Curves Fergus CW Hydro DeBoer’s Equipment Ltd. * Dixon Home Hardware & Building Centre Dominion Lending Centre - Roger Hicks * Dominion Lending Centre - The Price Team

* Donkers Harris Ltd. Doors Open Fergus & Elora Dream Home Cabinetry Ecclestone Financial Group Edge Realty Solutions Energy -Armor Canada Epicure Selections Etcetera Day Spa * Expedia Cruise Ship Centers Guelph Fancy That Cake Fergies Fine Foods Fergus Auto Recyclers Fergus Educational Services Fergus Elora Rotary Club Fergus Elora Retail Alliance Fergus Family Chiropractic Fergus Food Bank Fergus Lions Club Fergus Lioness Club * Fergus Pools Fergus Scottish Festival Fergus Truck Show

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Formafence Lynn’s Healing & Massage Fraser & Stemmler Interiors Management * Gartech Innovation Mary Kay Cosmetics Grand River Flooring * Millbank Family Furniture Grand River Raceway Mister Post Hole * Green Earth Energy Corp.

Moore Design Birdfeeders * Green Window Works Nature’s View landscaping & Maintenance * Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation Noecker Travel Groves Hospital: Northern Lights Canada Ontario Breast Screening Program Nulook

Guelph Kia Old Soul Home Improvements Grubb & Gutscher Ontario Provincial Police HFH Inc. * Orangeville Building Supplies * Hanover Holiday Tours Ltd. Oosterveld Heating & Air Cond.

Habitat For Humanity Heritage Centre Wellington Owen’s Corning Basement Finishing Systems Heritage River Retirement Residence Pine Meadows Retirement Community * Home One Canada Premier Equipment Ltd. Hygrade Roofing * Precision Outdoor Power * I Love Chocolate! * Pollock Pools & Spas * Inside Connections Pro Awnings Investors Group Financial Services Inc. * Railmaster Stairways Isagenix RBC Centre Wellington * Jack’s Aluminum RE/Max Real Estate Ctr. Inc JKS Bath Solutions Royal Lepage RCR * K Masonry & Stonework S-H Custom Insulation Ken Weeks Automotive Centre Schelter Office Plus Knowledge First Financial Seasons & Cinnamon

* Shade Plus Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd. * Smart Betty (Guelph) St. John’s Ambulance State Farm Insurance Superior Steel Roofing * Teak Barn * Tersteege Construction The Cleaning Supply Company The Grand@92.9 The Plumbers Wife TMC Restoration * Topnotch Furniture Toronto Star Newspapers TruView Windows and Doors Tupperware Upper Grand Family Health Team Waterloo Energy Products Inc. Watermatters Wellington Artist’s Gallery & Art Centre Wellington North Tire Wightman Telecom Winmar Restoration (Guelph) Women in Networking WSPS Inc. Young/ O’Donnell Garage Sales & Services

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THE ARBORETUM FERGUS LIONS CLUB RECEIVES GRCA AWARD Following ten years of dedicated work on a project initiated by members of the Fergus Lions Club, the project has received recognition from the GRCA. They were pleased to receive a Watershed Award from the Grand River Conservation Authority, for their effort to establish, plant and maintain trees in the Grand River Arboretum.

The Watershed Award is presented annually to recognize outstanding examples of conservation and environmental work along the Grand River basin.

The Arboretum is located at the southern end of Beattie Line, on property formerly known as the old Fergus Golf Course. The purpose of the project as originally proposed by the Club in 2000 was to allow the public the opportunity to purchase a tree or bench in memory of, or in tribute to the achievements, lives and memories of special people.

In consultation and cooperation with the GRCA, Centre Wellington and Wellington County, the project was approved and initiated in May 2001. The official opening was on September 1, 2001, with 150 guests and dignitaries present. The tree dedication ceremony has been repeated many times, the field now holds 350 trees. Several walking trails wander through the area, and there are 15 benches for visitors to sit and relax as they wander around. Each of the trees are identified with a name plate.

In many cases, members of families themselves assisted members of the Lions Club in the planting of the trees.

The grounds are maintained by Township of Centre Wellington Parks and Recreation, with all aspects of the trees, such as planting, fertilizing, trimming etc., being done by members of the Fergus Lions Club.

The Club encourage visitors to view this wonderful location, another example of how “We Serve�. The Grand Valley Trail abuts the Arboretum with a well maintained trail that leads down the hill along the Canadian Heritage Grand River.

Five 2011 Grand River Conservation Awards were given out by the GRCA. From left are Joe Farwell (GRCA CAO), Jonas Duarte (representing Cambridge WATERS), Jane Mitchell (GRCA chair), Joe Brooks (representing the Fergus Lions Club), Barbara Kidd, Jim Phillips, Archie McLarty (representing CREW).

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Wellington County’s Hearing Clinic Offers the Best in Hearing Care If it’s professional hearing care you’re While the product you purchase is imporlooking for then Wellington Hearing Care tant, it is equally important to ensure the is the clinic for you. person fitting it has Wellington Hearing the highest knowlCare offers a full edge and training. range of services to The process of gethelp those with hearting a hearing aid is ing loss, including an important one and complete hearing experience and eduassessments, hearing cation make the difaid fittings, accesference in the hearsories and HearWell ing health care field. workshops to help You know when you families learn more come to Wellington about hearing loss.

Hearing Care you They pride themwill be seen by the selves in the fact that highest trained prothey are a locally fessional, a Doctor owned and operated of Audiology, with hearing clinic and over 22 years expenot part of a chain or rience. According big box store. “We to a 2006 study in add a very personal the Hearing Review touch to what we do; “although hearing aid we spend the time to technology has clearaddress each patient’s ly improved, the true specific needs,” says difference is in how owner and Doctor of the hearing aid techKathy Krueger, Officer Manager Audiology, Lynne nology is selected and Lynne McCurdy, Doctor of Audiology McCurdy. Their sucand adjusted to meet are ready to assist you. cess is evidenced by the individual needs the fact that the clinic of each patient.” won the Reader’s Choice first place award Lynne is no stranger to the intricate adjustlast year for Best Hearing Clinic. “We have ments that can be made to hearing aids to been opened for almost four years now ensure patient satisfaction in a variety of lisand are proud that in that short time we tening situations. Prior to opening Wellington have climbed to the #1 position for favorite Hearing Care, Lynne was a Product Manager Hearing Clinic in Guelph.” at one of the largest international hearing

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Lynne is also the only provider of diagnostic hearing service for babies through the Ontario Infant Hearing Program in the Wellington region. As of 2002, all newborn babies are screened for hearing loss. Babies who do not pass the hearing screenings at birth are offered full diagnostic hearing testing at Wellington Hearing Care. “It is very rewarding to know that I can make a difference in the lives of the children in our community through identification of hearing loss. to build an SUV with

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In addition, they are also hosting a Technology Day Open House on May 15 and 16 at their office (located at 160 Kortright Rd., W, Guelph - beside Zehr’s Hartsland). This event will allow Wellington County residents the chance to try out some of the latest digital technologies and hear what the world might sound like with better hearing. Spaces are limited and based on previous Open Houses, they fill up quickly, so call to book your spot today. Also, don’t forget to drop by the clinic in May and enter a draw for a chance to win a free set of hearing aids.

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Ready your car for spring travel

Five steps to avoid engine overheating before a long trip or if it looks past its prime.

3. Confirm radiator hoses are in good working order and do not look worn out.

4. Have a mechanic check that a radiator fan is working and that there is adequate air flow through the radiator.

5. Be aware of engine temperature by watching the gauge on the dashboard.

If an engine seems like it is about to overheat, here are some steps to take.

- Slow down, and pull into the right lane. Turn on the heat in the car and open the windows. That may draw heat out of the engine block, while maintaining a slow pace can continue to draw air over the engine.

- Pull over and open the hood to allow the engine to cool.

- Top off the radiator with coolant. Water can also work in a pinch.

- Take frequent breaks during long road trips to allow the engine to cool down for at least 15 minutes.

- Be sure to clear the radiator from obstructions, including leaves or insects that may have collected.

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faulty thermostat to regulate coolant supply to the engine and even an inoperable radiator fan.

Experts say an average car engine is designed to operate within 195 to 220 F degrees.

Anything hotter than that could cause engine failure.

Overheating can cause a lot of damage to a car. It may damage and burn holes in the parts.

Rings, pistons or rod bearings may become impaired, or one can blow a head gasket.

Coolant is designed to protect an engine to a point, but it can also become compromised under high heat. Boiling coolant may cause the radiator and hoses to burst.

The best way to avoid engine and vehicle trouble due to overheating is to prevent an engine from becoming overheated in the first place.

Here are strategies to employ: 1. Ensure that coolant levels are maintained and there are no leaks that would cause coolant to drip out. Be sure the right coolant is being used for the particular vehicle.

2. Dirty, inadequate motor oil cannot dissipate heat as well as clean oil. Check the oil level and viscosity. Change the oil

(MNS) - It is a common sight many an automobile owner is all too familiar with: a car is stranded on the side of the road with the hood open and smoke billowing out as an exasperated driver looks on shaking his head.

An overheated engine can render a car useless in a matter of minutes.

A vehicle is propelled by an engine that ignites gasoline and causes controlled explosions within.

An engine can produce quite a lot of heat. Compound that with external temperatures and an overheated engine may occur.

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Advances in engine technologies save fuel, reduce CO2 emissions (NC) - Environmental awareness has translated into more stringent standards for greenhouse gas emissions in Canada for light duty vehicles.

As a result, manufacturers have improved engine efficiency using some innovative technologies.

Vehicles emit carbon dioxide (CO2), the principal greenhouse gas. By reducing a vehicle’s fuel consumption, drivers are also reducing its CO2 emissions.

By choosing a vehicle with one or more of the following four engine technologies, you will be helping reduce your own CO2 footprint on the planet.

Cylinder deactivation systems are usually used in eight or six-cylinder engines What it does is shut down half of an engine’s cylinders when their power is not needed, for example, when driving at a constant speed on a level road.

The system can reduce fuel consumption by three to eight percent.

Variable valve timing and lift optimizes the intake and exhaust valve timing based on an engine’s speed rather than being fixed as in conventional systems.

The result is improved engine efficiency at low and high speeds. The system can reduce fuel consumption by one to seven per cent.

Turbochargers force compressed air into an engine’s cylinders while a naturally aspirated engine draws air in at atmospheric pressure.

The technology allows a smaller turbocharged engine to produce the same amount of power as a larger, naturally aspirated engine.

A smaller turbocharged engine can reduce fuel consumption by three to seven percent.

Gasoline direct injection optimized fuel delivery by injecting fuel directly into a cylinder at high pressure.

Conventional systems inject fuel into the intake air stream at a lower pressure.

The system allows for better control of the fuel-air mixture to reduce fuel consumption by one to three percent.

Before purchasing a new vehicle, do the research.

One’s decisions can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Natural Resources Canada has some advice at www.nrcan.gc.ca.

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Truth or fiction: Debunking automotive myths (MNS) - Certain myths about automobiles have been around as long as there have been cars on the road.

Many drivers adhere to driving and repair theories out of sheer force of habit, without ever knowing if these strategies are legitimate.

Here are some common myths revealed and debunked.

High-octane gas improves performance in all vehicles Most cars will not get any added benefits from the use of high octane fuel, which is designed for higher-performance engines that burn hotter than most vehicles.

Drivers will only waste their money putting in more expensive gas.

Always use the fuel recommended in the owner’s manual.

Longer cars are more stable Many believe the longer the wheelbase the more stable the car will be.

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In many cases, damage to the clear coat or enamel paint on the car is something vehicle owners expect.

A car owner who decides he or she wants the car to remain in the best shape possible will have to take an active role in maintenance and damage prevention.

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UV rays oxidize the paint and cause a white, powdery film to form on the car.

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Over sprays Life does not stop to allow cars to drive through, particularly when it comes to construction zones. It’s possible for a car to be doused in paint spray, tar, concrete, and other chemicals that are routinely used in construction.

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Rain Both acid rain and regular rainwater can dissolve paint over time.

The U.S. Geological Survey has said that water is a universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

Whenever the car becomes wet, it should be dried with a towel or chamois and not allowed to air dry.

Natural substances Tree sap, bird droppings and splattered insects contain compounds that can erode the paint on a car.

Avoid parking under large trees where sap and bird droppings may be prevalent. In terms of bug splatter, try to wash it off as soon as possible to alleviate damage.

Eggs Oftentimes, rambunctious youths think it is funny to egg a car. However, the enzymes and sulfur content in eggs can cause paint and clear coat to dissolve, leaving white spots in the wake of the egg.

Because egg can be sticky and very hard to remove once dried, it is helpful to wash it off as soon as possible.

Bleach Although a bleach-andwater solution is often heralded for its ability to clean many things, it should not be used on a car.

There are many things that can damage a car paint job.

Although it’s impossible to shield the car from everything, there are precautions that can be taken.

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Top 10 car safety tips for vehicle owners (NC) - Owning a car is a big responsibility. It requires regular maintenance to ensure safety.

To protect the lives of passengers, one’s self, fellow drivers, pedestrians and area wildlife, follow these 10 important tips: 1. Check for UV damage on your headlights. Do-it-yourself products can help.

If yellowed or cloudy, try a headlight restoration kit. Top headline maintenance can give driver’s up to four more seconds of reaction time.

A professional sanding may be required for severely damaged lenses.

2. Lighten your load. If there are more than a dozen keys and other knick-knacks hanging from the key chain, it is time to lighten up.

The weight can wear down the tumblers in the ignition and could eventually lead to ignition switch failure.

3. “E” does not mean “Enough.” Do not let the car’s gas tank get to empty.

Not only is it dangerous to drive with low fuel levels, it is also damaging to the car.

Sediment from gasoline settles at the bottom of every gas tank.

When the gas level gets low, the driver forces the car to use the dirtiest gas in its tank for fuel and risks that dirt getting into the car’s fuel line and engine.

4. Worn wiper blades are a serious driving hazard.

Curb the vehicle’s air conditioning appetite (NC) - People know that using air conditioning (A/C) in a vehicle increases its fuel consumption.

But here are some other facts that may help people make the choice to turn it down.

Of all the power-consuming accessories in a vehicle, the A/C is the worst offender, resulting in increased fuel consumption and higher CO2 emissions.

Factors such as a vehicle’s interior size and outdoor temperature can affect exactly how much more fuel a driver will use; but when it’s on, fuel consumption can increase by up to 20 per cent in the city.

Here’s how to help: Chill out and turn it off

Consider whether or not the A/C is really needed for cooling. If not, turn it off.

Hit the re-circulation button Consider using the “re-circulating” function of the A/C system.

That requires less energy since the vehicle is not always cooling warmer air from the outside.

Go with the air flow Consider using flowthrough ventilation when highway driving and open the windows and sunroof while driving in the city.

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The frequency depends on the make and model of the car, so check with the manufacturer.

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Bronze winners - The U-10 Elora Fergus Ringette team faced opponents from Chatham, Dorchester, Guelph and Waterloo during the Western Region Ringette Association Regionals in Guelph, Elora and Fergus between March 30 and April 1. The team defeated Waterloo in the bronze medal game 7-5. submitted photo

Minto resident aims to start horseshoe league

by Bonnie Whitehead MINTO - Don Roswell of Harriston took Minto Mayor George Bridge’s words seriously when he announced there was money available for sports and recreation in Minto.

Now Roswell wants to start the Minto Horseshoe League.

He is hoping to spark an interest in youths, their parents, other adults and seniors.

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Roswell has approached Bill Raynard and the Clifford Recreation Association and they are willing to support his plan.

Recreation services manager Matt Lubbers and the Town of Minto have offered their support, if the league has sufficient players registered.

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form a team with two spares to rotate over three games a night from 7pm to 9 pm.

The league would start midMay and run to mid-September.

Player fees are to be worked out, but the costs to Minto will include the construction of the horseshoe pits and the purchase of official horse shoes.

Roswell and recreation facilities manager Al Carr plan to research other leagues in the area and the design of their horseshoe pits. Sign up posters that have been circulated around the Town of Minto.

Roswell, a cancer survivor, is grateful for the support of his family and community and looks forward to starting a horseshoe league for everyone.

For more information, contact Roswell at 519-338-9964.

Honoured - Minto council recognized the achievements of the past season of some of its sports teams on April 17, including members of the Minto Mad Dogs Atom Rep hockey team, which finished the season with a 48-8-5 record. The team won the Regional Silver Stick tournament, the International Silver Stick Tournament and the WOAA Atom C championship, and was Ontario Minor Hockey Association finalists. Front row from left are: Ryan Litt, Logan Miller, Parker Miller and Drew Richardson. Middle: Mayor George Bridge, Drew Bell, Josh Gray, William Dennison, Tyson Koopman, Leah Herrfort, Ryan Helmka and Boston Will. Back: coaches Steve Miller, Dale Litt and Kevin Gray. Absent are Noah Aitken, Zach Harrow and trainer Chris Bell. photo by Kris Svela

Club hosts lawn bowling events ELORA - The Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club is hosting a series of open houses to encourage people of all ages to get out and get active.

The club, now 106 years old, is working to recruit new players of all ages to try this

family-friendly sport.

Open houses are May 3, 4 and 7 from 6 to 9pm and on May 8 and 9 from 1 to 3pm and 6 to 9pm.

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Mad Midgets - Mayor George Bridge, far left, handed out the honours to members of the Minto Mad Dogs Midget team, whose 32-16-4 season included wins at the regional Silver Stick Midget C Tournament and the International Silver Stick tournament, as well as an appearance in the OMHA Midget finals. Front row, from left, are: Tyler Reiner, Tristan Small, Josh Hoffele, Greg Allen and Jessie Padget. Middle: Cam Charlebois, Denver Hill, Ryan Binkle, Deril Hoover, Brett Cowan and Todd Reiner.

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Special Olympics track and field meet is May 23 GUELPH - The Special Olympics Track and Field 2012 event is set for May 23, at St.James High School.

This Track and Field Event is planned for developmentally challenged students enrolled in elementary and secondary schools within the Wellington Catholic District School Board and the Upper Grand District School Board.

These students set goals, develop skills and improve their overall fitness through training for and participating in this event.

They work with peer coaches who help them to prepare to compete, as well as provide them with social contacts within their home schools.

The focus on friendly competition and companionship

makes this day a truly special sporting event.

The Special Olympic Track and Field day will run on May 23, from 10am to 2pm, at St. James High School, 57 Victoria Road N. A rain date has been set for May 25.

For more information, contact Nadia Tonin 519-823-2455 or ntonin@wellingtoncdsb.ca.

Baton twirlers win world place honors PUSLINCH - Mildmay’s Bailey Pinder, 16, and Puslinch’s Mackenzie Ross, 14, came home from the 2012 NBTA World Championships held in Switzerland with top placements.

Competing with 1,200 athletes from 15 different countries over four days, the ath-

letes represented the Superstars Baton Club.

Pinder placed eighth in the Junior X-Strut division out of 31 athletes and tenth in the Junior 2Baton division out of 29 athletes.

Ross placed sixth in the Preteen 2Baton division out of 20 athletes, eight in the Preteen

solo division out of 32 athletes, eleventh in the Preteen Rhythmic Twirl division out of 31 athletes and fourteenth in the Preteen Strut division out of 29 athletes.

Both athletes were also members of the Junior Dance Twirl Team “Starstruck,” placing fifth in their division.

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Therapy Dog program thriving in local area FROM PAGE TWO The Grand Quilt Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street, Fergus. All are welcome - doors open at 7pm and meeting concludes at 9:30pm. *** Euchre Harriston Legion Branch #296. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Mother’s Day Luncheon, Grace Anglican Church. Casseroles, salad, dessert. $8. 11:30-1pm. Bake table.

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Arthur Agriculture Society meeting, 7:30pm, upstairs hall, Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Until May 12 - Elora Community Theatre 2011/12 Season Presents: Family comedy Cheaper by The Dozen. Directed by: Denise Gismondi. Fergus Grand Theatre. Tickets at the Box Office: 519-787-1981. *** Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Puslinch Optimist Club Annual Fish Fry. 5-7:30pm at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle. Adults $12, Children $6. Tickets at the door. Call 519 821-4256 for more info. *** Three-day fundraising art auction that benefits the Elora Centre for the Arts. Local, regional and national artists’ works are profiled and available for sale through a Silent Auction. Tickets for the live auction (Sat. May 10th) $40 in advance, $45 at the door.

Call 519-846-9698. *** Power of Hope Spaghetti Night, 4:30-7pm. Mount Forest Pentecostal Church. Adults $10, Kids $5. Bake Sale. Proceeds from this event will help purchase necessities for families in need, in our community. Call Penny for more info. 519-848-5024. *** Speedside United Church Beef Dinner. Adults $15, children under 12 $7. 5pm call Ruth 519-843-2351, 6pm and takeout call Beth 519-856-4567.

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Two day garage sale. 8am to 4pm. Fri. and Sat. Melville United Church, Fergus. St. Andrew St. at Tower. Contact 519-787-0570, 519-843-1781. *** Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary Spring Luncheon. Royal Canadian Legion. Beef on a bun, salad, pie. 11:30am - 1:30pm. $8 per person. For more info. 519-323-0111. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre Special Event: Spring Drama Performance at 2pm. Don’t miss this very special afternoon performance produced by our very talented group: The Victoria Park Players”. This is a one-of-a-kind event with music and drama.

Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Drop-in. Call 519-7871814 to register. *** Lawn Sale, 8am- 6pm. and Sat. 8am- 1pm. Harriston United Church, corner of Young St. W. and John St., Harriston. Rain or shine. *** Brighton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Euchre. 7:30pm. Cost is $3, light lunch and penny table to follow. This will be the last one until October. Masonic Hall 310 St. Andrew St., E. Fergus.

519-787-0554. *** Mapleton Historical Society Annual Meeting. 7:30pm. Drayton Community Centre. Dr. Frans Schryer, Historian and social scientist, will speak on The Dutch in Ontario Agriculture. The history of immigrants from the Netherlands. Everyone Welcome.

Sat. May 12

ing a giant yard and plant sale. 8am-1pm at Barrie Hill United Church, 5702 Wellington Road 29 - just north of the Village of Eramosa. The JYC are also accepting donated items from the community for this yard sale and will make arrangements to pick them up from your home. Items such as books, furniture, toys, bikes and house wares are accepted. Call Denise or Brian to make arrangements for pick up. 519-767-3168. All of the proceeds to the 2013 Guatemala Youth Mission trip. *** Crime Stoppers Third Annual Mulch Sale Fundraiser from 8am1pm, while quantities last at the CW Community Sportsplex in Fergus. $5 per 2cu ft bag, tax in. Cash and carry. For more information visit www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. *** Wilbees Mothers Day Dance. Harriston Legion Branch #296 Harriston. 8pm-12am. Admission $12. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** 8am-noon Guelph Township Horticultural Society Plant Sale at Marden Community Centre and Library Parking lot. 7368 Wellington Rd. 30. Perennial, some annuals. This sale replaces our usual visit to the Guelph Market. Contact: Secretary 519822-5289. *** Progressive Euchre. 2pm in the Palmerston Legion clubroom. *** Yearly Plant Sale - Guelph and Wellington County Master Gardeners - at the R.J. Hilton Centre grounds on College Avenue East in Guelph. Starting at 9am - noon. Free parking on site. *** Until May 13 - Aberfolyle Junction Model Railway Show. Last shows at this location. Railway will shut down following the spring shows and relocate to St. Jacobs, ON. See one of the most detailed model railways in full operation 10am-4:30pm.

Admission: Adults $8, children $5., Seniors $6. Barrier free access. From Hwy 401, exit at #299( N to Guelph) Located on old Hwy #6, south of Aberfoyle. Watch for road signs. For info. call 519 -836-2720. *** Arthur Horticultural Plant Sale and Draw. 160 Tucker St. Arthur.

Plant Sale starts 8am-12 noon. Draws at 12pm. Rain or shine.

Come out and support our Society. *** Clothing drive at Salem Public School. 9am - 12pm: All clothing and small household items collected will go to the Canadian Diabetes Association as part of a school fundraiser for annual playground maintenance. *** Car Wash & Bake Sale at Salem Public School. 9am-12pm: In an effort to raise money for the class trip to Camp Paradise, the grade 6 students will wash any type of vehicle and are selling baked goods while you wait. *** Plant Sale. Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Rd. Guelph. 8am- 1pm. Rain or shine. Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herb planters & experts to help with your choices. *** Kidz Fun Day at Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Rd. Guelph 10am- noon with bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, barbecue. Free will donation. *** Fergus Horticultural Society’s Annual Plant Sale - Fergus Sportsplex, 8 – 11am. Extensive collection of local perennials.

Members will assist with plant and garden questions. Info. Kathy at 519-843-7703. *** Spring Fair. 11am – 3pm; Crafts, activities, entertainment, food and fun. Trillium Waldorf School. 540 Victoria Road North, Guelph, 519-821-5140. *** Old Time Dance 8pm – 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Country Troubadors. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Paws for Literacy at the Hillsburgh library, 98B Trafalgar Rd., 1 to 3pm. Children SK and up are invited to come to the library, pick a book, meet a dog and sit and read (presented by Spirit Ridge K9 Training and Rescue and the county library). Register for a visit by calling 519-855-4010.

‘Little Breeches Club’ for Children Ages 4–7 Saturday Mornings.

Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre – Puslinch. Phone: 519-837-0558 x21 for program details. *** Plant and Bake Sale, 8-11am in front of Gourlay’s in downtown Moorefield. Presented by the Maryborough (Moorefield) Horticultural Society. *** Ballinafad United Church Send your Non-Profit/Charitable event info to: Annual Garage, Bake and Plant Sale. 8am-1pm. 14369 events@wellingtonadvertiser.com Trafalgar Road N. Ballinafad.

20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date *** Arthur Lions Club Annual Duck Race. Children’s events Would you like to advertise in Inside Wellington? and Lions Food booth 10am.

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Currently 14 certified dogs and their handlers are working in and around the Fergus-Elora area. The teams make weekly visits to senior citizens, nursing homes, hospitals, handicapped people and officials are currently looking into testing dogs to become reading buddies for children.

The group of dedicated

handlers and dogs also attends local parades, home shows and gives talks on what the dogs can do for people in need.

As a group, members enjoy the camaraderie of getting together several times a year for Christmas parties, picnics and their first ever therapy dog Olympics.

Anyone interested in this type of volunteer work or who wants to learn more about the program should contact BJ Reynolds at 519-846-5341 or Anna Meyers at 519-822-8999.

Christianity, evolution seminars set for May 4, 5 GUELPH - Loyola House, The Guelph Seminar, The Ignatian School of Spirituality, and Harcourt United Church spiritual life committee will present a public lecture and a workshop by Dr. Louis M. Savary with the support of his wife, Patricia H. Berne.

The events take place on May 4 and 5 at Loyola House, 5420 Highway 6 North.

Friday evening’s lecture is entitled Christianity and Evolution: The Integrative Vision of Teilhard de Chardin and it begins at 7pm. The cost is $15.

Saturday’s interactive workshop is designed for those making and leading retreats using The New Spiritual Exercises. It runs from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

To register contact Marion Auger at marion.auger@sympatico.ca or call 519-824-6329.

Dr. Savary was a Jesuit for 30 years. He is the author of an award-winning book, The Divine Milieu Explained.

Berne is a clinical psychologist and spiritual director.

Both events are being sponsored by Protestant and Roman Catholic organizations in the Guelph community.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, although you may have your mind set on one outcome, it might be good to expect the unexpected this week. Keep your eyes and ears open.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes there is no shortcut to success, Scorpio. You just have to trudge through and hope that all the effort will be worth it in the long run.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Think of this week as the opportunity to rest and recharge, Taurus.

Schedule a family movie night or lounge in the yard instead of packing your schedule.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, someone is worried about you and this week you will recognize their concerns. Maybe the worry is because you have been out of touch for so long.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you have been thinking about getting into something creative, and your plans just may come to fruition soon. You just have to finalize some of the details.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when a new career path is presented to you, it may be difficult to decide whether you should make a move. Go with your gut and trust your instincts.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, keeping secrets doesn’t often turn out well because sooner or later those secrets are revealed. Honesty usually is the best way to go in most situations.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Those close to you are finding your more accommodating nature very appealing, Aquarius. This new attitude is bound to paint you in a new light.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Beating the doldrums could involve some creative thinking, Leo. If you’re fresh out of ideas, you can ask someone you are close to for some suggestions.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you are on the road to recovery from an issue that’s been bothersome. This recovery is long overdue, but you will be stronger for having gone through these trials.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it’s good to go with the flow, but speak up for yourself from time to time, especially when something is important to you. Your opinions count, too.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have a huge support system in the way of family and friends. Expect them to rally behind you when needed.

PAGE TWENTY EIGHT Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 4, 2012

APRIL COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

· The 2012 Volunteer Appreciation Awards were presented to local recipients at County Council. · Rob Johnson, Green Legacy Tree Nursery Manager, has been named a Top 40 Under 40 recipient by the Guelph Mercury, awarded the community’s most inspiring and promising citizens under the age of 40. · The Grand Opening of the Harriston Library Branch will be held on Friday, June 29 at 3:00 pm.

TD CANADIAN CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK IS MAY 5-12

HIKE, BIKE, RUN OR WALK THE TRAIL ON MAY 12!

Celebrate SPRING ON THE TRAIL 2012, a family friendly event!

TD Canadian Children’s Book Week celebrates children’s books and the importance of The purchase of a $20 Trail Passport will support the cost of trail building. reading. If you’re looking for some • Make a Plan – visit http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/plan/plan-eng.asp Events along the trail include: recommended reads for kids, check out this list or come into your or local branch to see what we’ve got on display!

10:00 am Ariss Valley 5k Trail Race ($25), Kids 1k Fun Run ($5) http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/prepare/athome/at 11:00 am Ariss Valley Family Walk (free) Ripley’s believe it or not!

Mary Packard to prepare your own plan.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm Local food, trail bowling, face painting andome.html more!

If you give a dog a donut Laura Joffe Numeroff • Purchase or put together you own emergency kit Cabin fever

Jeff Kinney This annual event is centered on the continued development of the Kissing Kiss me! (I’m a prince!)

Heather McLeod Bridge Trailway connecting Guelph and Millbank (Ontario).

Emergency Kit Draw (include photo of an emergency kit) Colors eggs Kate O’Sullivan With your help it will continue all the way to Goderich, reaching Lake Huron.

The Amazing Voyage: the third adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy Enter at a Wellington County Library for your chance to win Danilo oneBarazzi of 2 kits.

Participants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $2,500 travel Give me back my dad!

Robert Munsch voucher, a $500 prepaid credit card and other great prizes!

Robert Munsch • Purchase a Weather Radio Moose!

Ashley Spires Small Saul REGISTRATION Ribbons Beware the beast from below

Sonia Sander Grand River Running Weather Radio will be Draw Race around the world Susan Amerikaner 519.843.8858 handed out Giant tortoise adventure Tina Gallo to all QUESTIONS Stop by your municipal office and enter a draw to win a Weather Radio.

Weathe It’s my room!

Robert Munsch 1k finishers!

Sarah Wilhelm says noup a broadcast of weather Heather Hartt-Sussman radios are special receivers that canNonipick information 519.837.2600 x 2130 Olivia becomes a vet

Alex Harvey directly from Environment Canada 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get an emergency kit

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Consider these additional emergency kit supplies...

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Candles and matches or lighter (place in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)

SPRING AND SUMMER ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENTS

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Change of clothing and footwear for each household member

All events run from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member

Basic emergency kit shopping list: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK  Two additional litres of water per person per  Water — two litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning IS MAY 6-12 day (include small bottles)

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ACTIVITIES

Food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year)

Guelph/Eramosa’s Emergency Preparedness Day can opener  Manual Wind-up battery-powered  am May 5 Rockwoodflashlight Fire Hall 10:00 - 1:00orpm (and extra batteries)

Win a Weather Radio.

Visit your local municipal office to enter the draw.

Saturday, May 12 Harriston Roads Garage, 9160 Wellington Road 5, Harriston

 Toiletries or battery-powered  Wind-up Visit the Emergency Management booth atradio the Fergus Lions Club (and extra batteries)  Hand sanitizer Home and Leisure Show.

Saturday, May 26  First aid kit  Toilet paper • Utensils Visit yourWinlocal library for information onGarage, how7396 toWellington “Be Better May 9-11 6:00- Special 10:00 pm itemsCentre Sportsplex needs — pet Wellington food, Road 34,Prepared” Aberfoyle Aberfoyle Roads an Emergency Kit/ prescription medications, infant formula  Garbage bags • Talk to your children about your plans Car Kit. equipment for people with disabilities County EmergencyorCook-Off:  Household chlorine bleach or water Saturday, June 2 Extra keys for your car and house  purifying tablets Visit your local library It’s a challenge amongst the Mayors!

• BasicPlan for your pets Grand River Raceway, 7445 Wellington Road 21, Elora  Cash — include smaller bills, such as $10 bills tools (hammer, pliers, wrench,  branch to enter the draw.

Each team will prepare a mealforwith the contents of an emergency kit. and change payphones screwdrivers, work gloves, pocket knife) Saturday, August 18 Emergency plan — Wellington include a copy Terrace in your May 11 2:00pm  Small fuel-operated stove and fuel kit as well as contact information Centre 2000, 1 Boland Drive, Erin  Whistle (to attract attention)

BE BETTER PREPARED. ...or buy one

Tornados Duct tape

• No charge to drop off electronics.

• Food bank donations gratefully accepted stores across Canada. St. John Ambulance and The Salvation Army have prepared an emergency CONTACT: – cash or non-perishable foods items.a weather radio to b Tornados can occur suddenly, with little or no warning.

Purchase or which can be purchased at www.sja.ca Linda Dickson, atkit retailers • Events in the other three across Canada. Canadian Red Cross alerted to the approach of a Tornado – day or night. will be in . kits can be purchased at www.redcross.ca Community Emergency Management Coordinator municipalities

519.846.8058 September and October, For more information call: lindad@wellington.ca 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) What to do if a Tornado is approaching: check back in the fall.

Prepare or purchase a 72-HOUR EMERGENCY KIT. You can buy an emergency kit online and in

TTY 1-800-926-9105

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