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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 9, 2010

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS July Family Arts Days At Elora Centre for the Arts. 10am to 12noon, Every Wednesday in July. $10 Members / $15 Non. Price is per family each day*. *Each Family must have at least one member of the Centre. Come out for a couple hours of fun and creativity. *** The Guelph Enabling Garden, located in Riverside Park, Guelph presents the third season of "Tea and Tales" with the Guelph Guild of Story Tellers continuing each Friday until Aug. 27 from 10:30 - 11:30am. Please join us for a cup of tea and to listen to this talented group of story tellers in a beautiful garden. For more information contact Lea at 519-265-5770.

JULY 9 David Meyer represents the Wellington Advertiser as he receives a certificate of appreciation from RCL Colonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234, Guelph past president Maurice Ferris. The certificate was a thank you on behalf of Veterans and Guelph Legion Members who recognize the outstanding coverage by the Wellington Advertiser and the commitment to covering our Veteran and Legion events in the community throughout the past year.

Fergus Elora Retail Alliance (FERA) Shop Local program draw was held at Abby Rose Floral Boutique in Fergus. Making the draw is store employee Lauren Flach and FERA representative Garth Green.

The winning ballot is from Craig Palmer of Fergus who won a $50 gift certificate to L&M Food Market in Elora. The FERA draw next week (July 5-7) a ballot will be drawn from Fusion Discount in Fergus. A ballot will be drawn July 12-14 at Eramosa Physio.

Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of the local shoppers.

Palmerston United Church 10:15am. Urban Pole Walking Information Session. To register please call the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence at 519-638-1000 or toll-free at 1-866-446-4546. *** Fish and chip night at Arthur Legion. 6-8pm. Entertainment by Classic Connection. $10. Bar opens at 7pm.

JULY 10 Elmira and District Horticultural Society Garden Tour. Tickets $10. Call Barb 519-669-8239 for details. *** Damascus Beef BBQ. Damascus Community Centre. 5 – 7pm.

Adults $12, Child $5, Preschool Free. Take-Outs Available. Call 848-3246 or 848-2206 for Tickets. *** Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair Competition. HarristonMinto Community Complex Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Adults $5; Children 12 and under $2; Preschoolers Free. Special Guest Performance by Jason Gerber, 2009 CMT Karoake Star Winner. *** Treasure Shop 9am-12noon, held by the Grace Christian Fellowship. Free good used clothing for all ages. At Bethel Baptist Church, 675 Victoria Terrace, Fergus. *** Old Time Dance 8pm - 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band – Marion’s Country Band. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** The annual Doors Open Erin Village is taking place this year from 10am - 4pm. Free guided tours of cultural and heritage sites in this historic town are open to the public. More details can be found at http://www.thehillsofheadwaters.com *** Garage Sale. All proceeds for “Sleeping Children of the World” charity. 9230 Side Road 17, Erin, 8am-noon. *** Charity BBQ. 11am-2pm. 102 Main St. E. Listowel, back parking lot. Rain or shine! Fun, games, prizes! All proceeds to support childhood cancer research. *** The Hills of Headwaters Doors Open. 10am - 4pm. All events, activities and performances are free and open to the public. Book signings, film screenings to live music, with plenty of guided tours and more. Events are happening in Erin, Caledon, Hillsburgh, and Orangeville. www.doorsopeninthehills.ca. *** Arthur Legion Golf Tournament, Meadowland Golf. Tee off at 12noon, $25 per person. For info. call Rob Morrison 519-83210876. Legion Beer Garden open at 1pm. Food available. *** July 10 and 11 - Art in the yard is an outdoor juried art show and sale featuring over 50 artists. 10am - 5pm. Admission is $3 and kids are free.

JULY 11 Guelph Horticultural Society Garden Tour 1-5:30pm. A drive yourself tour of beautiful Guelph gardens and tastefully placed art work. Check out our website for garden locations at www.guelphhort.org. *** Showcase concert with John Doerr and Greenwood Hill at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** Summer Concerts in the Park. 7pm. Riverside Park. “Guelph Concert Band”. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets or sit on the grass to enjoy some wonderful music in park this summer. *** Sacred Heart Church Kenilworth, Cemetery Mass 9am.

JULY 12

Sunday July 11, 2010 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

“proceeds to local community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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

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

Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Belly Dancing at 9am (6 wks), Zumba Gold Fitness Class 12 noon (7wks), Belly Dancing Evening Class 7pm (6 wks). Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome.

JULY 14 Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Storytelling at the Boathouse. 8pm Come listen to tales new and old by the river. Short open mic time.

This month's theme “Out of the frying pan”. Special Guest: Derek Brisland. Boathouse at 116 Gordon St. Donations graciously accepted. Not suitable for children. Sandy Schoen 519-767-0017. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "Natural Ways to Control Backyard Pests". $2 / person, under 5 free. 519-824-4120 ext.

52113.

*** Euchre Harriston, Legion #296 Harriston 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 338-2843 or e-mail legion296@wightman.ca. *** Until July 24 - Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. Summer Festival. “Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak”, an outrageous comedy by Norm Foster. Directed by Neville Worsnop. Wed, Thurs.

Sat. at 2:30; Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8pm. Dinner at the theatre July 16, must be pre-booked. Silent Auction. Box Office 519-855-4586.

JULY 15 July 15-18 National Square Dance Campers - Ontario Camporee 2010 – Hosted by chapter C112 Horseshoe Squares ‘n’ Wheels. At Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 15 Belsyde Ave., Fergus. Squares MS, Plus and A1. Rounds Phase II, III and IV. Spectators welcome. Contact Connie Webers at 519-843-1986 or Gary Boissonnault at 905-729-2484. Non- camping dancers welcome. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Bus Trip: Port Dalhousie and Niagara. Depart at 9am and return at 6pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome.

JULY 16 Quilt Draw and Cold Plate Luncheon at Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston 11:30 -1pm. Cost $12 per person. Under 12 years $6. For tickets, call Bernice - 519-343-3428 or Helen 519343-3805. *** Alma Optimist Beef Barbecue. 5-7pm. At the Alma Community Hall. Come and enjoy. Tickets: adults $12, children $4 at the door.

JULY 17 Guelph Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show. "Following the Sun" Old Quebec Street Mall. 9am -3pm. GHS members will showcase 40 classes of horticulture and 5 classes of creative floral designs. www.guelphhort.org. *** Mid Summer Craft Sale and BBQ 9am-1pm. Pine Meadows, Highway #19 Between Fergus and Belwood. Arts, crafts, Christmas items, nearly new, woodworking, bake goods, preserves. BBQ and Tea / Coffee Room. Fergus Brass Band.

Fundraiser for: Groves Memorial Hospital Hospice Wellington. *** Clifford & District Horticultural Society will celebrate “50 Years of Blossoming with Pride” with a Roast Beef Dinner at Clifford Community Hall. Dinner tickets are $15 by calling 519-327-8930 or 519-327-8133. Guest speaker is Denis Flanagan. Everyone is welcome.

JULY 18 The Mount Carmel Cemetery Memorial Service will be held, at 2:30pm on the grounds. If inclement weather prevails, the Memorial Service will be held at St. John's United Church, Belwood. *** Ellis Chapel 2010 Summer program. Celebrate the heritage of Puslinch Township and join us for our Sunday afternoon services at 2:30pm. Rev. Jeffery Smith, Knox Presbyterian Church, Crieff.

Special Music by The Knox Choir. Call 519-824-4697 for more information. *** Summer Concerts in the Park . 7pm. Riverside Park. “Waterloo Concert Band”. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets or sit on the grass to enjoy some wonderful music in park this summer.

JULY 19 Women Cancer Support group. 3rd Tuesday of every Month.

10am-12pm. No Fee. St. Joseph Church Community Hall. 460 St George, St, W. Fergus. Lunch out 1st Wednesday of every Month.

Call Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Financial Discussion Group: “Understanding Your Investments” at 10am. Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome.

JULY 20 C.N.R.A. Palmerston, 2pm. Lawn Bowling. To register please call the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence at 519-638-1000 or tollfree at 1-866-446-4546.

JULY 21 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Mobility and Daily Living Aids for Seniors 9am-12noon. No charge. Drop-in. July BBQ Lunch 12noon. Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "The Life of Trees" $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext. 52113.

JULY 22 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Learn to Play Ukulele 9:30am (6 wks), Learn to Play Guitar 1:30pm (6 wks). Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome.

JULY 23 Clifford United Church, Congregate Dining, 11:30am “Taking the Mystery Out of Label Reading”. To register please call the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence at 519-638-1000 or toll-free at 1866-446-4546.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 9, 2010 PAGE THREE

School’s Out: Teacher Ian Turner retires after four decades in the classroom

Ian Turner, surrounded by family, during a recent retirement celebration.

by Chris Daponte

MOUNT FOREST - Long after his departure from Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS), Ian Turner’s influence on the school and its students will live on.

“He’s left behind quite a legacy,” says Steve Beggs, who will take over from Turner as head of the school’s history department in September. “He’s got tons of energy and he spearheaded so many projects and committees in the school.”

Turner, now 63, said he has mixed feelings about retiring this year after 39 years as a secondary school history and social science teacher, including the last two decades in Mount Forest.

“I like the kids and I get along with them well,” he said.

“It’s tough, but it’s part of life.”

Turner is looking forward to having more free time, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be busy.

He plans to play hockey again this coming season and hopes to do more reading, walking, cycling, golfing, and travelling - he just returned from a trip to Prince Edward Island and hopes to take part in a mission trip to Nicaragua next year.

And those recreational endeavours are in addition to assisting with a sports night for The Door, at St. Joseph’s parish hall in Arthur, as well as his roles with the Arthur Lions Club (he is the past president), Arthur Historical Society and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Arthur, where he teaches Sunday school and sits on the board of managers.

Plus, he’s thinking about volunteering; perhaps as a tutor or as a driver for the Canadian Cancer Society.

“Ian thrives to be on the

move,” said friend Faye Craig.

“He is a highly respected, knowledgeable, generous guy ... a real genuine, decent human being.”

With so much on his plate, one might wonder how he even found time to fit in a successful teaching career, but Turner has always made time for students - even when cancer recently crept into his life.

“He zoomed back and forth to Kitchener and wove radiation treatments into his teaching schedule, always managing to be back to Wellington Heights for his students and staff meetings,” said Craig.

“Those students and teachers were his fan club, cheering him on through those 21 challenging treatments.”

Even while raising three boys - Brett, now 32, Dave, 30, and Sean, 28 - Turner always made time to not only teach, but also to take on coaching duties every single year for the last four decades (including rugby, basketball, soccer and tennis).

“I always considered it part of my job,” he said, adding he figured if he could coach his own boys, he should do the same for others.

“It was a good way to meet the students and one of the main reasons the kids enjoyed coming to school.”

A pretty good athlete himself, coaching also allowed Turner to stay involved in the sports he loved. Growing up in Toronto as an only child, it wasn’t long before sports became a big part of his life.

After graduating from Royal York Collegiate Institute, Turner attended York University where, in addition to earning his Honours

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d Victor alder an izing C y a r r gn Mu ate reco ntatives Bachelor of Arts degree in hisreprese r with a certific students. n io g e L Turne orest mong tory, he also played varsity tenMount F ently presented emembrance a r c e r te nis and rugby. o n rom Girto rts to p From there he enrolled in his effo school’s particithe University of Toronto’s pation in the Royal Canadian Bachelor of Education program school. After Legion’s annual Remembrance to become a certified teacher that, on the suggestion of a Day poster and literary contests a goal he had set for himself colleague in Fergus, he applied (the 2009 national winner for many years earlier.

Turner laughs as he recalls to be the head of the history the black and white poster was the story of how his grade 10 department at the high school WHSS’s very own Sarah Nichteacher wrote, “Ian should con- in Mount Forest - and was olson).

Beggs added that Turner sider teaching” in his report pleasantly surprised to get the has also worked tirelessly to card. His mother, who “wor- job.

“I was kind of shocked,” he bring together the communities shiped” teachers and principles, immediately bought into said. “It was one of those life- of Arthur and Mount Forest the idea - and eventually so did changing things ... I really did- and last year was responsible for developing the school’s n’t expect to get it.” he.

But he’s been teaching in first Native studies course.

“That’s how it started,” he “He saw a need and went Mount Forest ever since, headsaid.

Upon graduating from ing the history department and with it,” Beggs said, noting teacher’s college at U of T in also coaching basketball, soc- most teachers with only one or 1972, Turner accepted a job at cer, and tennis over the years. two years left before retirement are not nearly as motivated.

“He’s been a great mentor over the last few years in that respect ... He runs a great department.”

Beggs says it will be hard to live up to Turner’s standards, especially when it comes to his - Ian Turner, on retiring after 39 years as a secondary school teacher. affect on students.

“The kids just love him,” Guelph Collegiate Vocational In 2004 WHSS opened and Beggs said, noting students Institute. He worked at GCVI since then, “It’s been kind of a gave Turner a standing ovation at an assembly last month. for one year before moving on hectic six years,” he said.

He added the students have Among others, initiatives at to teach for two years in Chapleau, located between the school led by Turner have “Turnerisms” - oft-used phrases that have penetrated their included: Timmins and Wawa.

- the opening of a Native vernacular - and also started a “They were good years there. I really enjoyed northern Canadian showcase at the Facebook page in honour of Turner.

Ontario,” Turner said, adding it school this year; But the accolades pouring - the installation of a plaque was a great experience to take part in partridge and moose recognizing the local soldiers in for the retiring teacher are who lost their lives in the First more than just anecdotal in hunts. nature.

He then enjoyed 15 and Second World Wars; This year Turner was pre- the formation of a heritage “wonderful years” in Centre Wellington, where he taught at group, consisting of teachers sented with a certificate from the Centre Wellington District and students, which painted a the Mount Forest Legion reccoat of arms and a Wellington ognizing his efforts to promote High School until 1989.

While there, he coached North mural on a school wall; remembrance among students, which included producing two basketball and actually started and - helping to organize the DVDs about veterans and war the rugby program at the

“I’ve really enjoyed [teaching].

It’s a terrific job, but there are new horizons out there.”

Turner w showca ith the Native s Heights e at Wellington Second ary Sch ool.

brides as well as publishing two articles on the same topic in Rapport magazine, the journal of the Ontario History and Social Sciences Teachers’ Association.

He also was named an “Everyday Hero” by the Upper Grand District School Board for going out of his way to make a difference in the lives and learning of students. Turner said that honour was extra special because his nomination came from two students.

Then, on June 17, Turner was informed the history department has nominated him for a Governor General’s award in teaching Canadian history (the winners are announced in the fall).

“I almost fainted when I heard that,” he said. “It’s a good way to go out, but I’ve been a bit overwhelmed by it all.”

Craig is one of many who describe Turner as a “modest and unassuming gentleman” traits which are on full display when he’s asked about the honours bestowed upon him this year.

“I’m just trying to do the job ... I enjoy people and I enjoy my students,” he said. “I never thought I was anyone special.”

Beggs says nothing could be further from the truth.

“Everyone’s going to miss him,” Beggs said. “There will definitely be a void.”

But Turner has thought about retiring for some time and is confident he’s making the right decision, despite his fondness for the profession.

“I’ve really enjoyed [teaching],” he said. “It’s a terrific job, but there are new horizons out there.”

- For the second week of July -

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, don’t allow your confidence to wane this week. Get a morale boost from friends and family. A meeting of great importance takes place on Saturday.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you don’t have the answers to everything so seek help from others.

Relationship woes leave you in a funk, but it’s likely just a temporary bump in the road.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it will be difficult to contain your frustration but that’s just what you have to do this week. Soon you may need to take matters into your own hands and face the results.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, certain things that have to get done this week will be out of your realm of expertise. That doesn’t mean you can’t try to tackle them. Just have a helper on hand.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, take a few days to get all of your affairs in order. There have been a lot of changes lately, and you haven’t had a chance to wrap your head around them.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, there’s so much that needs to get done you don’t know where to start. Making a list of your tasks will help you better cross one thing off at a time.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Burning the candle at both ends again, Capricorn? You have to learn that this isn’t the best way to get things done. Consider the consequences and take things easy.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 If you can’t laugh at yourself, Leo, it will be harder to maintain successful relationships. Things can’t always be serious; lighten up. Virgo offers a clash of personalities.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you can’t put your finger on it but something just seems out of sorts. The truth could reveal itself in the next few days. In the meantime, focus on outdoor fun.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, give yourself a much-deserved break. You’ve been working so hard for the last several months. Now is the time for a vacation or a weekend away from everything.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, fight against the current rather than give in to the situation at hand.

Unexpected events arise late in the week.

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Health & Fitness

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By the age of 3, all children should have a thorough eye examination. In fact most optometrists prefer to see children by 12 months of age for their first eye exam. At annual eye check ups, an optometrist can detect the presence of any eye disease and monitor the function and growth of the visual system.

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Children deserve to have the proper visual skills to learn, read, and play. The only way to ensure visual needs are fulfilled is to have your children visit their optometrist on an annual basis.

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About 100 dogs, varying in skill level from junior to senior and master dogs, competed in the two-day event. Breeds included Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, Chesepeake Bay retrievers, standard poodles, Irish water spaniels and Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers. photo by Chris Daponte

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by Lorne Small In times of negative margins for farm commodities, smart farm managers turn their thoughts to alternative and niche markets to increase profitability.

And while it makes sense on the individual level to consider those options, it can also inadvertently create a bandwagon effect that eventually undermines the profitability that initially attracts people to those niche markets.

Niche markets are, by definition, small and specialized markets. They are not immune to the laws of supply and demand. A problem results for the industry when enterprising farmers see success in a commodity and gear up production - with no view to the true market potential or the impact on the market of increased production.

I speak from my own experience as a sheep farmer. The sheep industry is very small

compared to many other farm commodities in Ontario. It is also perhaps one of the largest niche markets. It is currently returning reasonable positive margins. As a producer in the sheep industry, I worry that it will once again grow at a pace that will swamp demand.

By my calculation, 100 producers entering the industry with family sized operation would increase Ontario lamb production by close to 20 per cent - and return the industry to the overproduction and negative margin days of 2002 to 2007. History shows us that in the 2001 to 2006 period, lamb production expanded by over 20 per cent, and prices dropped to well below the cost of production. It took five years of losses to reduce the provincial flock to sustainable levels and positive margins.

The actions of only 100 producers entering the sheep business could not only be a big disappointment to those 100

producers, but could also destroy the margins of the existing 4,000 producers.

I’ve learned, over time, that it is in my best interests as a sheep farmer to encourage profitability in other commodities.

If other commodities are not profitable, then some of those producers will migrate into my commodity and adversely affect my business. That’s part of my personal motivation for ensuring that we have good risk management programs in place for Ontario farmers.

I serve on the board of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, and we have been active members in a coalition that is developing a comprehensive risk management plan.

Such a program would help bring stability to many facets of Ontario agriculture and would be good news for both large commodity producers and those who produce for niche markets.

If we can all work together, we can all prosper.

Registration for Goat Symposium open Ontario Goat (OG) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2010 International Goat Symposium (IGS) is officially open.

The agenda boasts an impressive speaker program with experts from both the North American and International goat industry. The IGS 2010 is set to take place Aug. 10 to 12 at the Rotary Complex in Stratford, Ontario.

With the theme of Goat’s: Farming’s New Frontier, the symposium encompasses the potential opportunities for the Ontario goat industry.

New this year, Ontario Goat has taken the lead in the organization and management of the IGS. In addition to farm tours and speakers, there will be a Caribbean themed Ontario Goat Dinner Buffet on Wednesday evening, featuring the entertainment of comedian Dan Needles.

The Ontario goat industry will also have the opportunity to support 4-H Goat Clubs through a silent auction fundraiser aimed at raising funds for new 4-H Goat Club materials and resources. Also new this year, will be an exciting spouse’s tour during the day on Wednesday.

“Ontario Goat is excited to be taking the organizational

lead for the IGS. Everyone involved in the IGS 2010 has all worked very hard to put together a comprehensive program that will have topics of interest for everyone involved in the goat sector,” stated OG President Tobin Schlegel. “We have taken the IGS to a whole new level in 2010,” he added.

A wide range of speakers have been confirmed to help inspire and educate the meat, milk, and fibre sectors. IGS 2010 is pleased to welcome Mr. Tony Dutra, President of Woolwich Dairy- Canada’s largest processor of goat cheese- as one of our keynote speakers. Mr. Dutra will be sharing his insights about the goat milk industry, the global trends for goat milk and the opportunities that exist for our Ontario industry.

Other keynote speakers include Dr. Mary Smith, an Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University; Dr. Lionel Dawson, faculty member with Oklahoma State University; and Terry Hutchens an Extension Specialist with the University of Kentucky. Jeannette van de Ven rounds out our keynote

speakers. Jeannette, in addition to being a dairy goat farmer from the Netherlands, is also the Chair of the Goat Milk Committee for the Dutch Farmers Organization (LTO).

She will share her personal story about the Q-Fever outbreak on her farm and how the industry responded.

In addition to the keynote speakers, there are ten additional breakout session speakers, farm tours, an extensive industry trade show, a rotating demonstration stage and much more.

“We have put together an impressive program that addresses relevant challenges and opportunities of the meat, milk and fibre goat producers of Ontario,” suggests IGS Committee Chair Bob Reid. “I would encourage all involved in the goat sector to participate in this premier event of the year,” he added.

It is an exciting time to be involved in the Ontario goat industry and the IGS is a good opportunity to take advantage of this emerging industry.

For more details on the full program, and for information on how to register, please visit www.goatsymposium.com or call Ontario Goat at 1-866-3116422.

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The OMAFRA Report A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.omafra.gov.on.ca FARM$MART FARMING SYSTEMS EXPO Join your neighbours on Thursday, July 15 for an informative day of diagnostics and demonstrations at the Elora Research Station. Field Crop Topics Include: Biomass crops: Opportunities and risks; High density corn train meets high-stress conditions; Is my nitrogen blowing in the wind; Tillage, crop rotation and soil health implications; Spray water volumes: How much is enough; Making inputs pay; The carbon to nitrogen link; and Pushing the envelope, on soybean maturity.

Registration fee: $50 for Soil and Crop members, $65 for nonmembers (includes lunch and a one-year membership in local association). To register call: 1-877-424-1300.

Walk-in registrations welcome, although lunch not guaranteed.

Sign in begins at 8:45 a.m. First session: 9:30 a.m. sharp.Last session concludes at 4:00 p.m. 4-H members welcome! For information call 1-877-424-1300 or visit: www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart.

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL GRAZING PROGRAM?

by Jack Kyle, Grazing Specialist, OMAFRA Promoting good grass growth is the most important part of a successful grazing program. Improved grass growth is critical to get the most livestock production from the pasture. If you manage the grass on your farm to get maximum growth and then optimize the harvest of this growth, you will achieve significant results.

Productive pastures can produce 500 to 600 pounds of gain per acre.

With any annual crop we take great steps to get optimum growth and plant development. We select varieties, fertilize to crop needs and control pests. Harvest does not happen until the crop has reached the ideal harvest stage. Let’s think about these same things, but from a grazing or pasture perspective.

Species - How species are managed is as important as what species are present in the pasture. Species differ somewhat in their growth habits, but all species can provide both good quality and quantity of forage. Manage your pastures to the advantage of the species present. Grasses should initially be grazed when the thirdleaf is fully emerged. This will be an earlier calendar date for orchard grass than brome grasses. Clovers and alfalfa will break winter dormancy early and be ready to graze shortly after the grasses. Trefoil is late to break winter dormancy and consequently is not going to provide pasture until late in the spring.

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Jim Johnstone’s name is well known within the agriculture industry for his tireless dedication, valuable contributions and diligent efforts in the development of Ontario’s egg industry.

Despite uncooperative weather, close to 65 golfers from Guelph and the surrounding area toughed out the conditions and joined agricultural industry supporters for a day of golfing fun.

The tournament helped to raise over $6,500 for OFAC’s Young Ambassador Fund. This fund helps to provide opportunities for young people to become better spokespeople for agriculture and bridge the gap between farmers and their consumers.

OFAC would also like to send a special thank you to its generous sponsors and donators who made the tournament possible.

Plans are already underway for the 2011 tournament.

grams, or to sign up for the workshops, call John Benham, 519846-3394.

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Aug. 10 - 12 2010 International Goat Symposium, Stratford, ON. For more information, please go to www.ogba.ca or call the office at 519-824-2942 or -1-866-311-6422.

Aug. 13 Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Location: Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club, Guelph. Join Junior Farmers and their supporters as they take to the greens for a day of 18 holes of best ball with a 12:30pm tee-off. Forms or more information available at: www.jfao.on.ca/golf or contact golf@jfao.on.ca.

Aug. 16 & 19 Waterloo Environmental Farm Plan Workshop at the Linwood Community Centre at 9:30am to 3:00pm. Bring your own lunch or buy it from the Linwood Corner Store.

To pre-register, please call Franklin Kains at 519-742-4591.

Aug. 25 OSMA District 5 - BBQ Social & AGM, at Thatcher Farms, 5727 5th Line, Eramosa from 6:30pm to 9:30pm For more information, please contact Shelagh Finn at 519-942-8861 or email lamblady.finn@gmail.com.

Sept. 21 - 25 International Plowing Match www.ipm2010.com St. Thomas, ON. Sept. 24 & Oct. 1 The two-day Waterloo County Growing Your Farm Profits Workshop will be held in the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira. To register, please contact Liz Samis at 519638-3268.

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Optimum Stage At Grazing - The optimum harvest time for pasture grasses is after the third-leaf has emerged and before the seed head has emerged. Harvesting at this time allows for the plant to accumulate significant livestock feed and replenish root growth and reserves. Once the grass has been grazed, then it is time to let it regrow until it has reached the third-leaf stage again.

This re-growth will take about 25 to 40 days or more, depending on the season. The regrowth will be faster in the spring with the cooler temperatures and adequate moisture, and will be slower during the hot, drier summer.

Fence - A rotational grazing system allows you to manage the grass for optimum forage production. Consequently there will be significantly more forage for your livestock. When livestock are being moved to fresh forage on a regular 1-5 day basis, a single or double strand electric fence will be adequate to control your cattle. Fencing allows you to control your livestock and prevent the re-grazing that limits forage production. A well managed grazing system will provide productive pastures on your farm.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN / GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham, Program Rep There is a completely new process to qualify for EFP Cost Share in 2011. We will be in the OMAFRA meeting room at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15 to hand out Cost Share application forms to be filled out immediately. It is a time sensitive process.

Applications will be accepted in Guelph until the money is totally assigned. There will be people in Elora to assist you, but you must have all the required information with you. Any blanks on the application will cause the application to be put aside in Guelph and likely loose your position in the line-up. We are preparing a list of information you may need to have with you on Wednesday, Sept. 15 to complete the applications.

For those who need to complete your Third Edition EFP to qualify for the Cost Share Program, we are planning an EFP Workshop in the OMAFRA meeting room on Tuesday, July 27th to be completed Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., no cost. Lunch supplied.

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ENTERTAINMENT Scottish Festival and Highland Games plans major activities

by David Meyer FERGUS - The organizers can barely wait. They are already excited about the 65th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games even though that event is nearlya month

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The annual festival has every intention of spilling out of the grounds of the community centre and into the downtown this year. The festival is partnering with the Fergus

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The downtown will be alive with music from Thursday night onward. All the performers at the festival grounds will be performing in downtown venues on the Thursday night, giving folks just a sample of what they can expect at the festival on the weekend.

Sunday has traditionally been a slower day, but not this year.

Organizers Caroline Laing said there will be events on the main field non stop, including a special Heavy Events for chil-

dren, which will be guided by regular competitors from the Heavy Events. There will be a Kiddie Farmers Walk and a special caber will get tossed.

As well, she said, Peregrine International will be at the festival all weekend and perform a special falconry show on the Sunday.

There will be two parades of massed bands, at noon and later in the afternoon, as well as a grade 5 Pipe Band competition. There will be other musical act that will be announced at a later date.

Laing said she expects the place on Sunday “to be jam packed from 10am to fivish.�

Bruce Lloyd announced Scotland’s Robin Laing will be attending this year and be offering “private nosings.�

Laing is known as the Scotch Whiskey ambassador, and is also a musician and author Edinburgh, Scotland.

He will be signing books as well as lecturing. In addition, he will perform his whiskey songs from his latest album as well as lifting “a wee dram� at

the nosings.

Lloyd said, “He knows his scotch.�

Katie Sinclair said that festival favourite Tom Leadbeater will be returning this year, and that there will be music throughout the weekend for people of all ages, from traditional Scottish Music to Celtic rock.

Festival Chieftain Stuart Cameron, the youngest Chieftain in the festival’s history, will also be on hand again this year to open the festival and to entertain.

Sinclair said he will be performing “through the weekend.�

Town Pants will return after a one year hiatus.

Fiddlestix will be performing on the Saturday night in the beer tent, and Hadrian’s Wall will be there Sunday afternoon.

Sinclair said all the downtown pubs want “tie ins� with the festival this year, and that there will be music everywhere, because the Tea Garden and Heritage tents will also

offer musical entertainment.

Even the children’s area will have entertainers.

There will also be fireworks after the Tattoo on Friday night, and, new this year, a fireworks competition on Saturday between Fergus’ twin, Blairgowrie, Scotland, and the local side.

David Whysall won the world fireworks championship in 2008, and indicated he plans a spectacular show on both nights. He will likely be practising because the world championships are in England just weeks after the Scottish Festival.

Dalziel said it was nice to hear the passion that was coming from the committee chairmen. She said the festival has also partnered with Festival Ontario and the Trillium Foundation, which always are interested in what attracts people to various venues.

This year, there will be a study done at the Scottish Festival that will help organizers understand who came from where and why.

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Doors Open Erin will run in village on July 10 Ten sites in Erin Village will participate in Doors Open in Erin village on July 10 from10am to 4pm.

Included are woodworker Brian Oates offering tours of Mundell's (1838) planing mill; and Alan Kirkwood will be at an information kiosk at the Pioneer cemetary on County Road 23 at the north end of town.

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All Saints will also feature Anna Marie Holtom and John Wright screening Stars of the Town, one of a collection of 85

black and white films depicting day-to-day life in small town Southwestern Ontario captured by the late Rev. Leroy (Roy) Massecar (1918-1986) between 1947 to 1949. To supplement his modest church pay, Massecar filmed people from various small towns, including Erin, and returned to screen those films, invited the stars to attend, and charged an admission.

Stars of the Town will be shown at All Saints throughout the day. Admission is free.

At 10:30am Bill Dinwoody will lead a walknig tour, accompanied by Lisa Brusse of Credit Valley Conservation and local historian Steve Revell, from the Main Street, past Mundell Lumber, up Mill Street to Woollen Mill Lane and then through the Conservation area to the site of the Woollen Mill (1840).

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Actor’s resemblance to silver screen’s legendary gangster led to Cagney

by Marie Male DRAYTON - "You dirty rat" James Cagney never said that famous line, and Cagney sets the audience straight on that. In fact, in this musical biography, the audience learns everything there is to know about the hopelessly-hoodlum typecast little Irishman with the expressively pug face.

He was originally a hoofer, trained in vaudeville tap dance, and a boxer a well. He had a tender side and was dedicated to his mother. In spite of that, in this musical biography that sometimes tries to squeeze in too much information, it is still the gangster that we enjoy; it can’t be helped. He was just too bad - and too good at it.

Robert Creighton is in a lead role made to order for him.

It is a long time labour of love brought to fruition. Often informed of his resemblance to Cagney by many, including longtime Drayton Entertainment associates, he is a wonderful dancer to boot, and is

also responsible for the music and lyrics.

He has the gangster part down pat, with the twisted sardonic expression that shocked and captivated audiences.

Here, he has reincarnated the "one glance from Mr. Cagney that could say more than another actor’s five minute speech."

His energy and appeal bring insight to the ginger haired man who grew up fighting in the streets of New York City.

Some of the best moments in the production come when he is portraying the scrapper squishing a grapefruit in the face of his leading lady, or shooting the gun from the hip as if he were killing flies.

Darrin Baker, as Jack Warner, plays the part of the cruelly blunt San Quentin studio head so effectively that the audience comes to resent his presence. He plays the bigshot well, tempered with the insight to encourage Cagney’s improvisational efforts, such as in White Heat where Cagney plays a psychopath who inadvertently

regresses to a mama’s boy.

Amy Wallis plays Cagney’s wife, Willie, who was with him from the beginning when he resorted to dancing roles such as Lola Fandango. She is a fine dancer and genuine in her role.

Another Drayton entertainment veteran is Risa Waldman, who multi-tasks with style as Cagney’s mother and as Warner’s classic secretary.

New to Drayton Entertainment and Canada are Joel Newsome, who plays a charismatic Bob Hope ("A James Cagney love scene is one where he lets the other guy live") and Brian Ogilvie, who good naturedley plays Cagney’s brother, Bill.

Set design by Mark Pirolo is appealing and informative.

Interesting images projected on screens chronicle the films and moments in Cagney’s life that clarify the onstage action.

Charles Schoonmaker recalls much with his accurate costume designs.

Seasoned director Bill Castellino will add Cagney to a

number of important credits including international tours of Fame and Les Misérables.

Choreography by Joshua Bergasse reminds the audience of how the enjoyable dance sequences were made to look off the cuff, despite their intricacy.

James Cagney won an Academy award for Yankee Doodle Dandy, and Cagney won a standing ovation on opening night.

So as not to take the gangster life too lightly James Cagney said, "One thing that troubles me is that they say that my portrayals of gangsters and hoodlums led to a tolerance of the criminal element by society. Well, I certainly hope they didn't, because I'm firmly opposed to crime."

Cagney plays eight shows a week through July 24. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Drayton Entertainment Box Office at (519) 638-5555 or toll free at 1-888-449-4463.

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Doors Open Erin on July 10 FROM PAGE 8 dubbed Danny in memory of Erin's first master builder of dams, Daniel McMillan.

Maps will be available at The Porcupine's Quill that will enable visitors to take their own walking tours of the downtown.

At 2pm, Revell will lead a more challenging walking tour from the Main Street, past the Charles Street dam and Devonshire House to March Street and then up the switchback to the water tower and across the top of the moraine for an overview of the village and the edge of the escarpment in the distance.

Both guided walking tours (10:30am and 2pm) will assemble at The Porcupine's Quill, 68 Main Street.

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Local studio tour continues to expand

by David Meyer C. WELLINGTON TWP. The Elora Fergus Studio tour launched its brochure for the big event this fall, and it is clear members have to consider some changes.

Spokesman and artist Barry McCarthy said when the tour first started there were about 16 artists and craftsmen who were

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Visitors can pick up a ballot at the first studio they visit, mark off each studio they visit and drop off the ballot at either the last studio they see or the Elora Centre for the Arts.

On Oct. 18, a winner will be drawn. That winner will receive a voucher worth $250 to spend on at one, or a combination, of studios on the tour.

The brochure launch was held at the Wellington Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gallery and Art Centre on County Road 29, southeast of Fergus.

From July 31 to Sept 4, members of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour offer a preview, Mosaics of Artists, of what will be on display and for sale during the Studio Tour.

Tour members invite everyone to the opening reception on Aug. 5 from 7 to 9pm.

Throughout the preview, there will be tour brochures and the artist on duty will help with orientation.

Check the tour in advance. at wellingtonartistsgallery.ca and elorafergusstudiotour.ca.

opening their studios, often in their homes, to the public.

People obtained a map and could visit the artists where they created.

Today, the brochure and map that lists the artists and explains how to reach them has expanded to 16 panels.

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Continued from page 2 *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat $12.

Entertainment by Deb Bayshaw.

JULY 24 Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night Dance. Entertainment by “Country Versatiles”. For info. call Judy Alles 519-846-5582. *** Garage Sale, St. John's United Church, Belwood, 8am – 12noon.

Some of everything, including antiques, come browse and support the Building Fund. *** Fish Fry Dinner at Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood.

Sittings at 5 pm and 7 pm. Tickets, Adults $14, Children (under 12 yrs.) $7. Admission by ticket only. (No Take Out) Please call Mary, 519-856-2844 or Italo, 519-856-2192. Presented by the Rockwood K of C and CWL. *** Courtney Gascho Memorial Walk and Talk at Wallace Cumming Park, Cty. Rd. 17, Alma. Registration 8:30am, Fundraiser BBQ 11:30am. Pledge sheets at Husky Farm Equipment, Lloyd Scott Enterprises and Geddes Garage. Proceeds going to Paediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, helps families with kids with cancer.

Bring water bottle.

JULY 25 Showcase concert with Gerald Davison and the Country Versatiles at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** Summer Concerts in the Park. 7pm. Riverside Park. Guelph Concert Band. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets or sit on the grass to enjoy some wonderful music in park this summer.

JULY 26 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Breakfast Financial Session: Investment Insight: A Blueprint With A Purpose 9:30am. No charge. Call 519-787-1814 to register. All welcome.

JULY 28 Until August 21- Country Legends A Salute to Country Music Pioneers. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. Tel: 519-747-7788 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. Incredible Insects: Not so Scary After All $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext. 52113.

JULY 31 Community Barbeque at The Grand River Raceway in Elora at 5:00pm. Local producers coming together to cook for the public, entertainment, children’s activities. Cost $2 per person, children free. All gate proceeds donated to the Food Bank.

AUG 1

Come listen to tales new and old by the river. Short open mic time.

This month's theme People in glass houses. Special Guest: TBA. Boathouse at 116 Gordon St. Donations graciously accepted. Not suitable for children. Sandy Schoen 519-767-0017. *** Euchre Harriston, Legion #296 Harriston. 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 519- 338-2843. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C. Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. "Fascinating Fungi" $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext. 52113.

AUG 12 Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Arthur and District Horticulture Society Flower and Vegetable Show at Sr. Citizen's Hall 8pm. Entries must be in place by 7:45.

Everybody is welcome. Come out and learn some new techniques.

Youth meeting 6pm.

AUG 13 Junior Farmers Association of Ontario 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Best ball with 12:30pm shotgun start at Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club. 519-780-5326.

AUG 15 Showcase concert with Lynn Russwurm’s Anniversary Jam at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** Summer Concerts in the Park . 7pm. Riverside Park. Cambridge Concert Band. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets or sit on the grass to enjoy some wonderful music in park this summer. *** Ellis Chapel 2010 Summer program. Celebrate the heritage of Puslinch Township and join us for our Sunday afternoon services at 2:30pm. 149th Anniversary Service, Rev. Marty Molengraaf, Duff’s Presbyterian Church, Morriston. Music by The Island Singers, Manitoulin Island. Call 519-824-4697 for more information.

AUG 16 Women Cancer Support group. 3rd Tuesday of every Month.

10am-12pm. No Fee. St. Joseph Church Community Hall. 460 St George, St, W. Fergus. Lunch out 1st Wednesday of every Month.

Call Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D., 519-843-3947 Ext: 100.

AUG 18 Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C. Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. Bats $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext. 52113.

AUG 21 Mom to Mom Sale Harriston, Legion #296 Harriston. 9am-2 pm.

Limited spaces available so please book early. Interested Vendor s please contact the Legion at 519-338-2843, Brenda at 519-3383867, Becca at 519-665-2495.

McKee Cemetery Memorial Service 2pm. Speaker Rev. Katherine Gregory. Please bring lawn chairs, In case of rain the service will be held in St. John’s United Church, Belwood. *** Showcase concert to be announced at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free.

Showcase concert with Maryanne Cunningham and the Red Rascal Band at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free.

AUG 4

Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. Story Telling $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext. 52113.

The Guelph Enabling Garden is hosting "Knit Knites" in the Garden at Riverside Park, Guelph. 6:30pm. Experienced and new knitters are welcome to come with their own knitting project and learn tricks of the trade or teach others. Comforting hot tea will be served. For more information call 519-265-5770. *** Evening Nature Walk beginning at the J.C.Taylor Centre, Arboretum, U of G at 7 - 8:30pm. Camouflage: Now you See Me, Now you Don't $2 / person, under 5 free 519-824-4120 ext. 52113.

AUG 7 1st Annual Rick Couling Memorial Golf Tournament. Wildwinds Golf Club $100 per person includes golf, cart and steak dinner, proceeds go to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Call Rick or Amy 519-787-5289. Hurry and sign up as an individual or as a team as the deadline for sign up is Sat. July 17.

AUG 8 Showcase concert with Country Ways at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** Summer Concerts in the Park. 7pm. Riverside Park. Kitchener Musical Society. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets or sit on the grass to enjoy some wonderful music in park this summer.

AUG 11 Until August 28- Cowgirls. A Classically Country Musical By Betsy Howie. Music and Lyrics by Mary Murfitt. Directed by Robert More. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St., Drayton. Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. Tel: 519-638-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463. *** Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Storytelling at the Boathouse. 8pm

Treasured jewels - Maria Hansford, of the Treasure Chest, was at the recent Art Walk in downtown Fergus and displayed some of her uniquely designed jewelry. photo by Mike Robinson

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AUG 28 Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night Dance. Entertainment by Marion’s Band. For info. call Judy Alles 519-846-5582. *** Upper Credit Humane Society 2010 Golf Tournament Eagle Ridge Golf Club RR#4 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown. Cart, Lunch and Dinner - $185. Golf, Cart and Lunch - $145. Dinner only $50. Arrival, Registration and Lunch - 12pm. Shotgun start, scramble format - 1:30pm. Cocktails, Dinner, Silent Auction and Prizes - 6:30pm. Call 905-609-1047 for more information. *** Special 25th Anniversary Ontario Toy Show and Auction, Auction: 9am-4pm. Show: Sunday- 10am -3pm. Quality Inn Hotel and Convention Centre Hwy 59 and 401 (exit 232 N) Woodstock, This year's Unique Special Edition Show Replica: IH 1206 Tractor with Maple Leaf Medallion and Ontario Toy Show Packaging. More info 519-537-3753.

Design work - Sonja Findlay, of Garden Iron Design, was one of the many artistic folk in downtown Fergus June 26 for the Riverfolk photo by Mike Robinson Music and Art Festival.

AUG 29 Showcase concert with Variety Night with Paul Weber at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free.

SEPT 2 Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

SEND YOUR NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE EVENT INFO TO events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date.

Remembering the fallen - Sunday June 13 was the annual Decoration Day held at Belsyde Cemetery in Fergus. photo by David Meyer

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 9, 2010

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Archives Addition

On Friday, June 25, The County officially opened the new Archives expansion at the Wellington County Museum.

The award winning architectural firm The Ventin Group, designed the new 8,100 square foot facility, tripling the size of the existing archives facility.

WELLINGTON COUNTY UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2010 UPDATE Three bridge rehabilitation projects are underway on County of Wellington Roads 10, 12 and 41. To improve road conditions, 34 km of 8 County Roads will be repaved. All projects are to be completed by mid-July.

UPCOMING PROJECTS: 2 new box culverts to be replaced on Wellington Road 14 (approximately 8 km north of Arthur) upgrading aging infrastructure.

REMINDER: The summer months bring increased construction on county roads. Keep workers safe by being prepared to stop or slow down in construction zones.

QUESTIONS? Contact the Roads Department at: 519.837.2601, ext. 2470*.

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Wellington County has many fantastic beaches to enjoy!

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health inspectors check the water at each public beach in Wellington County. At the beginning of the swimming season, health inspectors investigate and complete a survey on the conditions at each beach and the quality of the bathing water. During the summer, weekly water samples are taken and tested for E. coli bacteria.

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July 18 - 20, 2010 Mount Forest Sports Complex Evening concerts open to the public.

Beaches are “posted” when levels of E. coli exceed Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines on 2 consecutive samples. Postings recommend that people avoid swimming or swim at their own risk.

For more information on posted beaches in Wellington County, please visit: www.wdghu.org.

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West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes.

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