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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 20, 2012

Ontario youths break volunteer challenge record TORONTO - The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration recently announced the 2012 Change The World Ontario Youth Volunteer challenge broke all previous records.

This year 28,000 high school students from across the province contributed an outstanding 124,000 volunteer hours during the three-week campaign from April 15 to May 6.

That represents an 87% increase of youth volunteer participants from the previous year, and a 77% increase in volunteer hours.

“Twenty-five Ontario Volunteer Centres and community organizations participated in Change The World this year and the results were incredible,” said Carine Strong, chair of the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN). “The results show that youth volunteerism continues to grow strong in the province of Ontario.”

Funded by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration,

in partnership with the OVCN, the campaign’s goal is to engage youths across Ontario for at least three hours each in voluntary commitments over three weeks.

This year’s campaign kicked off during National Volunteer Week.

In Guelph and Wellington County, 697 high school students took part, contributing a total of 3,020 volunteer hours over the three week period of the challenge.

“Congratulations to the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network for making this year’s Change The World campaign a great success,” said Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. “Through hands-on experience, Ontario’s young volunteers are playing a key role in improving all our lives.”

This year, more than 450 communities were involved, and included over 300 schools from close to 60 different school boards.

Restaurants host fundraiser for GRCA GUELPH - The Borealis Restaurants in Kitchener and Guelph and the Woolwich Arrow Pub in Guelph are offering patrons an evening of food and beer to support a better environment.

The second annual River Fundraiser and Brewer’s Feast will be held at the three locations on July 23.

Participants will receive a four-course meal paired with beers from Creemore Springs and Granville Island brewer-

ies. Participants will also have their names entered in a draw for one of four canoes. Tickets for the fundraiser are $70 per person.

Funds raised from the event will support environmental programs of the Grand River Conservation Authority.

Tickets are available at Borealis Restaurant in Guelph at 1388 Gordon St. (519-2659007) or at the Kitchener restaurant at 4336 King St. E. (519-219-9007).

Saturday, July 21st 11:30am to 5pm St. James Anglican Church 171 Queen St. E, Fergus

Come along with your family and friends to our beautiful Butterfly Garden for a time of food, music,magic, children’s crafts, history and a general all around good time!

And it’s FREE! See you there……

Fri. july 20

PLEASE NOTE: Everton Community Church has, regretfully, cancelled the planned Vacation Bible School on July 20 -22. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. *** Until July 22 - Ontario Chapter 20 International Harvester Club and Country Heritage Park 2012 Red Power Show. Featuring anything that International Harvester manufactured. This show will include I.H. trucks, scouts, cub cadets, tractors, dozers, equipment, toys, and memorabilia. Country Heritage Park, Milton. Call Al Smith 519-767-0875 or Ken Tosh 519-837-1625 for more info. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat $12. No take outs. *** The Guelph Guild of Storytellers are returning for another season of “Teas and Tales in the Garden”. 10:30-11:30am in the Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph. Please bring a lawn chair and your mug to enjoy these free events. This week: Frank Toplin, Mary McCullum Baldasaro. For more information please call Bev at 519-821-1312.

Sat. july 21

Fireworks Festival Weekend Breakfast at Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen St. East, 8-11am. Hot breakfast. $8/adults, $5/kids (5-12 years). Accessible entrance off parking lot. All welcome. For info. call 519-323-1910. *** Car Wash at Ken Weeks Dealership Hwy 6 North in Fergus. 9am.

Donations to the 2013 Nicaragua Mission Team is appreciated. *** Arthur Legion Karaoke 8:30pm. *** Country dance, Alma Community Hall. $10. Dance to Tri County Classic Country. *** Flea market and craft sale 8am-3pm. United Church, Belwood.

Rent a table $15. Call 519-843-2327. *** 3-on-3 Basketball tournament to Save our Ash Trees at Bissell Park in Elora. 9am-1pm. $10 p/person including a celebration BBQ afterwards. Call us at 519-846-0841. *** St. James Day Celebration 11:30am -5pm at St. James Anglican Church, 171 Queen St. E, Fergus. Bring along your family and friends to our beautiful Butterfly Garden for a time of food, music, magic, history, crafts and a general all around good time.

Sun. july 22

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Grasslands (Bluegrass), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Country Jamboree, 1-5pm, at Amos Dromore Presbyterian Church Shed, 224081 Southgate Rd 22. Jammers, bring your instrument and have fun. Contact for more info. 519-924-0599

Mon. july 23

Until July 27- St. John’s Lutheran Church Clifford is holding its Bible School from 9am - noon. The topic is God Keeps His Promises. There will be fun, stories, songs, games, crafts and snacks.

Fri. july 27

Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. Alma Community Hall. $12. Kids $4. *** All Saints Community Dinner. Check your livestock before you leave home because July’s treat is Chicken Fingers…‘hand’ made, of course. Salad, bread and dessert and don’t worry if you need gluten-free because we have that as well. Bring your families and bring your friends to Erin’s best dinner deal, 6-7pm. No sermon and no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. “The one with the Steeple”. ***

The Guelph Guild of Storytellers are returning for another season of “Teas and Tales in the Garden”. 10:30 -11:30am in the Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph. Please bring a lawn chair and your mug to enjoy these free events. This week: Sandy Schoen, Marion SamuelStevens, Anna Jennewein-Ronai. For more information please call Bev at 519-821-1312.

Sat. July 28

Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am.

Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans. *** Saturday Night Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Marion’s Band. Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846-9611 for more information.

Sun. july 29

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Rhyme ‘N’ Reason (Bluegrass), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira.

Tues. July 31

C.W. Probus Club 10am. Aboyne Hall - Wellington Museum.

Speaker: Sheli O’Connor, Wellington Seniors at Risk Coordinator.

Topic: Elder Abuse. All retired seniors welcome; membership available.

Fri. Aug. 3

The Guelph Guild of Storytellers are returning for another season of “Teas and Tales in the Garden”. 10:30 -11:30am in the Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph. Please bring a lawn chair and your mug to enjoy these free events. This week: Donna McCaw, Frank Toplin. For more information please call Bev at 519-821-1312.

Sat. Aug. 4

Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn, and the community, hosting a yard and trunk sale, plus free barbecue. 8am - 2pm.

Sun. Aug. 5

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Ephraim Frey & Old Tyme Country 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** McKee Cemetery Memorial Service. 2pm. Speaker Gary Faris.

In case of rain, service will be held at St. John’s United Church, Belwood. *** Fifth Annual Kirking. John Galt Day Sunday Celebration 12:30pm. Church of Our Lady Immaculate. 28 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario.

Mon. Aug. 6

Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth will be hosting their annual Garden party and Buffet supper. 4-7pm. Adults: $12, Children 5-12: $5 and under 5 will eat for free. Draws, bingo, games of chance. Everyone welcome.

Tues. Aug. 7

“From Your Home To Our Fair” Harriston-Minto Ag Society Exhibitor’s Information Night. 7-9pm. Harriston United Church.

Learn how to present fair entries. Directors from all sections will demonstrate and answer questions. Children and adults welcome, new and returning exhibitors. Light refreshments. Contact Tami Ross 519-338-3917.

Wed. Aug. 8

Euchre. Harriston, Legion #296, Harriston. Start at 8pm. Light lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 338-2843.

Thurs. Aug. 9

Arthur Agricultural Society meeting. 7:30pm. Upstairs hall.

Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

Fri. Aug. 10

The Guelph Guild of Storytellers are returning for another season of “Teas and Tales in the Garden”. 10:30 -11:30am in Thank you to all of the golfers and sponsors who supported the the Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, July 10 at Guelph Lakes Golf Course.

Guelph. Please bring a lawn chair and your mug to enjoy hole sponsors hole sponsors (cont’d) lunch sponsors these free events. This week: anomet keeler electric allan alls and liz creighton, Ann Estill, Sandy Schoen. For bjc architects kitchen help.ca remax real estate more information please call brennan haulage medivent inc.

Bev at 519-821-1312. cox excavating michael chong, m.p. contest sponsors *** don hall roofing mnb construction dr. bull no green pools Until Aug. 12- 67th Annual eden house care facility dr. walcott, optometrist peavoy septic Fergus Scottish Festival and bdo dufferin glass & mirror rockwood dental Highland Games. Centre edward jones investments, rod finnie Wellington Community photo sponsor george paolucci snow brothers Sportsplex. 550 Belsyde Ave erinvest latam & latam, johnson associates thompson electric East, Fergus. Scotland… withgairdner and associates tim-br mart out the airfare. Highlights will real estate ltd. township of include the Thursday night hole-in-one sponsors guelph-eramosa garage door works parade, Friday night Tattoo. barry cullen chevrolet, guelph u-neek signs headwaters financial IHGF Men’s Championship, colony ford lincoln, brampton whistestop restaurant jay’s auto and first ever CSAF Women’s rbc royal bank, erin woodland farms johnny bark tree services National Championship. Box Office/Registration phone: East Wellington Community Services 1-866-871-9442.

10th annual EWCS Golf Tournament

Sunday August 12, 2012 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

$10 redeemable slot play coupon provided to each bingo player

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

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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

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

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 20, 2012 PAGE THREE

Hillside Festival: 29 years of music, culture & community

by Chris Daponte

GUELPH-ERAMOSA Few events across Wellington County enjoy the type of success of Hillside Festival, a three-day event held here on the island at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area.

Final preparations continue for the festival, which annually attracts 15,000 people and is now in its 29th year. But tickets for the July 27 to 29 event have been completely sold out for months.

“It has become a cultural experience, rather than just a music festival ... Its vision has emerged from its very good people, ” said executive director Marie Zimmerman.

She is referring not only to Hillside’s patrons, whom she calls “peace loving sweethearts,” but also to its performers, 12-member board of directors, four full-time staff members and, particularly, to its 83 volunteer coordinators and 1,450 volunteers.

“I’m overwhelmed by the level of compassionate commitment the volunteers bring ... to ensure other people have a good time. It’s amazing,” said Zimmerman.

She is one of the festival’s full-time employees, along with artistic director Samir Baijal, office manager Jason Timmins and volunteer manager Cate McParland (summer student Jenna Allan from Erin is also with the team this year).

A resident of Eden Mills, Zimmerman took over from Rachel Thompson as director of Hillside Festival in 2010.

Zimmerman has also served as artistic director of the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival. She grew up in Montreal, attended graduate school at Queen’s and McMaster, and has worked for more than 10 years at local arts festivals.

She explained a group of six to eight friends hosted the inaugural Hillside Festival in 1984. For the first few years it was held at Riverside Park in Guelph before moving to Guelph Lake.

“It’s just grown from there,” Zimmerman said.

The not-for-profit event receives much of its funding from federal and provincial arts grants and the remainder of costs are covered through ticket sales. Over the years the event has also received inkind support from Guelph and Guelph-Eramosa Township.

“It’s a pretty important event for our township,” said Guelph-Eramosa Mayor Chris White, adding many people mistakenly assume the event is held in Guelph.

The festival, Zimmerman explained, is known for its “folk focus,” but organizers try to feature indie music and a broad range of genres to attract a diverse crowd.

After a great event last year, which included artists such as Mother Mother, Hollerado and The Sheepdogs, Zimmerman said the 2012 festival promises to be even better.

This year’s performers include Kathleen Edwards, The Be Good Tanyas, Arkells, Joel Plaskett Emergency, Great Lakes Swimmers, Adam Cohen, and Mickey Hart Band.

“It goes on and on; it’s quite extraordinary,” Zimmerman said of the full list of performers, which is available at hillsidefestival.ca.

“The whole point is to expose people to new bands and also to bring in some of their favourites.”

Zimmerman estimates about 43% of Hillside patrons are from the Guelph area and

Helping hands - The 2011 Hillside Festival organizers included four staff members, a 12-member board of directors and over 170 volunteer leaders. The event is held annually at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area. photo by Chris Tiessen Cover photo: Alyssa Dupuis performed with her Rundown Royalty bandmates at Hillside Festival 2011.

about 20% from the larger region, including Wellington County. About 25% are from the Toronto area and another 12% come from farther away, including the U.S. and, occasionally, places like Australia.

But regardless of their origin, Zimmerman said feedback from patrons is overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the festival’s large number of return patrons each year.

She credits that to the quality of the programs offered at

“The atmosphere is great ... it never feels like a concert,” she said. “It’s not overcrowded; it’s very safe and family friendly.”

Silvestro who has volunteered at the festival for the last 15 years, got involved through friends and because she wanted to be “part of something that’s pretty fun.” The Guelph resident marvels each year at the collective spirit of over 1,400 volunteers coming together as a team.

“It has become a cultural experience, rather than just a music festival.”

- Executive director Maire Zimmerman, on what draws people to the annual Hillside Festival.

the event, as well as to it being very well organized. But perhaps the biggest draw is what she calls the “non-corporate and non-commercial” feel at the festival.

“There is sort of an altruistic vibe at Hillside [which starts with the volunteers],” she said. “Our volunteers are very kind and they reach out to people and try to make them comfortable.”

Volunteer Carolyn Silvestro said the attraction of Hillside is obvious.

“That always amazes me every year, to watch that,” said Silvestro. “The volunteer community is a pretty special thing.”

Fellow longtime volunteer Gerry Robbins first got involved with Hillside over 20 years ago, covering the event for Spotlight Magazine.

He credits the “vision” of Baijal for the great lineup of musical and spoken word performers, but he agreed with both Zimmerman and

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Silvestro that Hillside is about more than just the entertainment. He adds the “high volunteer-to-patron ratio” helps ensure a stress-free and safe atmosphere.

“It’s like a big family picnic,” Robbins said. “It’s a really relaxed time ... there’s great music and lots of storytelling.”

Robbins, as the “mayor of Volly Village” - the campground where many volunteers spend the weekend - is in charge of ensuring volunteers also have a fulfilling experience.

Zimmerman said volunteers often spend hours in the “blazing sun” while on duty, but when not working they get to enjoy the festival. And this year, as an added bonus, she said organizers are able to offer volunteers lunch on several occasions, thanks to the help of generous sponsors like Fergus’ Van Gali’s Cafe and Inn and the Ignatius Centre near Guelph.

“We just feel incredibly lucky for that,” Zimmerman said. “It speaks a lot to the integrity of the sponsors, that they want to support those people who helped grow this festival from the ground up.”

A big part of the festival’s development, she explained, is the environmental stewardship that has become increasingly important over the last three decades.

The festival has banned plastic water bottles and provides free water

photo by Tony Leighton

from a city truck. Other environmental measures include: - washing dishes on site, with the use of a solar water heater, instead of using paper and plastic; - offering trail access to cut down on the use of cars; - building their own stage with the help of volunteers; and - using huge compost pits to cut down on waste.

Commendable behind-thescenes environmental initiatives aside, Zimmerman points to several major highlights over the years - or what she calls “Hillside moments.” One “very moving and enriching experience” in 2008 at the 25th anniversary event stands out in particular.

She explained that on a very hot and dry weekend, a group composed of Buddhist Monks from Tibet and Canadian Aboriginals joined forces on a rain dance and song, after which the skies did open up.

“People were just brought to tears,” said Zimmerman.

It may be an extreme example that can never be repeated, but it’s also one that very likely could not have occurred anywhere else.

The 2012 Hillside Festival runs on July 27 from 5 to 11pm and on July 28 and 29 from 11am to 11pm. For more information visit www.hillsidefestival.ca (organizers are working on an “accessible website,” set to launch in March, that will cater to those with special needs).

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PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 20, 2012

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ENTERTAINMENT Riverfest brings Cuff The Duke to town on Aug. 25 ELORA - Toronto-based alternative-country band Cuff The Duke will headline Riverfest here on Aug. 25 at

Bissell Park.

The fourth annual celebration of music and community also features Celtic guitar

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legend Tony McManus, and a secret up-and-coming guest band to be announced on July 30.

Cuff The Duke has joined tours with Canadian bands like Sloan and The Sadies, and has spent the past year traveling the nation in support of its fifth studio album, Morning Comes, produced by Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor. Their sound is a unique blend of country-folk music with indie rock influences.

McManus has played to accolades around the globe and has been hailed as the best Celtic guitarist in the world.

He has recently been touring Europe with Celtic songstress Loreena McKennitt. This event marks his return to Riverfest, having performed at the inaugural concert in 2009 with Rawlins Cross.

The Elora-based, six-piece alternative funk band The Boo Radley Project, Dundas-based songstress Karis Tees, and members of the Elora Acoustic CafĂŠ will also play the smaller, intimate Tree Stage.

The licensed event will also include local fare from KIPP, Elora’s wood burning oven group Proceeds from the event will be directed towards

“Raising the Roof,� a program that aims to provide Elora with a permanent performing arts venue.

Tickets for Riverfest are $30 in advance or $35 at the door; $5 for children under 10. Children’s tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.riverfestelora.com or in-person at the Shepherd’s Pub, Box Social and SantÊ in Elora, the Grand Theatre in Fergus, The Bookshelf and The Cornerstone in Guelph, and Orange Monkey Music in Waterloo.

A limited number of seats are available for the show on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring a blankets and enjoy the music from the grassy slope. No fold-out chairs will be allowed on site.

Gates open at 4:30pm, with music kicking off on the Tree Stage at 5pm and the Main Stage at 7pm, rain or shine.

Riverfest is presented by Village Idiots Productions and Triage Productions.

For updates visit www. riverfestelora.com, facebook. com/riverfestelora or twitter. com/riverfestelora. For more information, contact Haydn Watters at 519-846-2685 or riverfestelora@yahoo.ca.

Artist’s helper - Tania Wycherley helps her son Kai, 6, of Fergus, in the children’s creative area of Art in the Yard on July 6. Children were welcomed into an enchanted forest to create paintings, decorate walking sticks and make other crafts. All supplies were provided by the Grand River Agricultural Society. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

Fireworks festival is this weekend MOUNT FOREST Thousands of people are expected at the annual Fireworks Festival here this weekend.

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tinue throughout the weekend, including the always popular Kin Club Classic Car Show on July 21 and the main event fireworks show on July 21.

For a full schedule visit www.mountforestfireworks.ca.

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Glass expressions - Alma artist Jerre Davidson featured her glass artwork, which includes landscapes and abstract pieces, as well as glass jewelry during the Elora Centre for the Art’s juried art exhibition Art in the Yard, from July 7 to 8.

Her work will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Strata Gallery from July 20 to Aug. 12. Fractured Landscapes will begin with an opening reception on July 20 from 7 to 9pm. “Much of my recent work seeks to share the changing mood and rhythm of this landscape,�

Davidson explains. “Just like the landscape, glass can be hard and brittle or soft and freely flowing. Using the contradictory properties of glass has provided me with a wonderful opportunity to explore this element of the landscape.�

Davidson’s work has appeared in exhibitions in Scotland, the U.S. and Ontario. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 20, 2012 PAGE FIVE

July 27.28.29

Centre Wellington Sportsplex

Organizer: This year’s Fergus Truck Show offers something for everyone

by Kelly Waterhouse FERGUS - The big trucks will soon be rolling in, a spectacle of lights and chrome, as the Fergus Truck Show takes over the grounds of the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex July 27 to 29.

For 15 years Ginny Fleming has been a volunteer and employee. Now vice president of the show, she admits the thrill of the event has not wavered.

“I’ve been doing this show for years,” she said. “The excitement of getting the show ready and seeing it through to the end is a great experience.”

It’s not just the event that Fleming enjoys, but the people.

“Truckers are a really nice bunch of folks when you meet them,” she added. “You get to know them over the years.”

The industry trade show has become a family tradition, with a weekend line-up of live music, events, food and camping. Still, the purpose of the show is also a celebration of the trucking industry, reminding one and all, “If you got it, a truck brought it.”

Since 1986 the show, initially intended to be a one-time event, has grown to become North America’s largest truck show, both in paid attendance and the number of big truck Show and Shine contestants.

It is estimated the show fea-

tures over $150-million worth of trucks, trailers, equipment and accessories on display.

“This is the place for the companies with anything related to trucking to show off their merchandise,” said Fleming.

“Some truck companies recruit new drivers here.”

For the men and women who spend most of their time on the road, the annual July show also gives them a chance to reunite with friends and colleagues and take pride in their work.

“I think it is amazing, what these people do, being away from home for so long,” Fleming said, adding that is why the Show and Shine competition is a highlight. It features a trucks and trailers competing in a variety of classes.

“The prizes aren’t big, but there is a tremendous amount of pride in winning. It is just the prestige of winning the award,” she said. “They’ve invested a lot of money in these trucks.”

She added while the competition is important, the success of the event is about the truckers themselves.

“This weekend is about the camaraderie and friendship,” Fleming insists. “It’s like a holiday for them. They can relax, have fun, bring their families along and get away.”

Fleming stresses the show is also fun for non-truckers,

with three days of live music and events.

“Some people come because they just like to party,” Fleming adds, smiling.

With live music both Friday and Saturday nights, and the addition of the “Sunday Sit a Spell” performances of bluegrass and harmonies, there is a line-up of bands playing everything from country and rock to bluegrass and soul.

“We try to have a vari-

such as cranes, garbage trucks, buses, etc. And the kids get the opportunity to climb in the cab and try that out, and the kids love it,” said Fleming.

“We’ve heard good things about this show. We’re hoping it brings people out.”

To encourage continued attendance, this year’s show features reduced admissions.

“We reduced the fees for this year, to remain competitive,” Fleming said.

Admission rates for the 2012 show are: - adults: $20 on Friday and Sunday, $28 on Saturday, weekend pass $65; - seniors: $18 on Friday and Sunday, $25 on Saturday, weekend pass $50; - youths (aged 12 to 18): $18 on Friday and Sunday, $25 on Saturday, weekend pass $50; and - children (6 to 11): $2 each day, weekend pass $5. Under age five, admission is free.

The Fergus Truck Show is the major community fundraising project for the 24-plus groups who volunteer for the event.

Local organizations that have participated over the years include: Alma Optimist Club, Arthur Optimist Club, Belwood Lions Club, Centre Wellington In-Line Hockey, Country Wings, CWDHS Missions, Elora Mohawks, Fergus Devils

the schedule every year, too.

Our local bands are a great bunch of guys.”

Fleming notes the events throughout the weekend are fan favorites.

“The Demolition Derby on the Sunday afternoon draws quite a crowd,” she said. “The Truck Pulls and the Great Lakes Sanctioned Pull are a big draw. Some of our Show and Shine competitors will be in that.”

“This weekend is about camaraderie and friendship.”

- Vice president Ginny Fleming on what draws truckers and patrons to the annual Fergus Truck Show. ety of music to please everyone,” said Fleming. “It’s all Canadian music and we stick to that. That’s the way we’ve done it since the start of the Truck Show.”

Headlining this year is Juno Award winning country trio Doc Walker, nominated for 2012 Country Album of the Year.

“We always try to have a big name act and this year, we are excited to have Doc Walker back again to take the stage,” Fleming said, adding, “We keep the local bands on

For the kids, there is a play centre hosted by Momstown of Guelph.

“They will have games and activities for the children to play, so the parents can let them unwind and have fun,” Fleming said.

The new Mighty Machines Showcase is a particular highlight. Based on the television program Mighty Machines, children will have a chance to safely explore some big machinery.

“It’s a real live show, where big machines are brought in,

th Annual At the Track

Saturday 11:00 am Garden Tractor Pulls 3:00 pm Great Lakes Sanctioned Pull

Sunday

July 27 - 29

2:00 pm Demolition Derby (Impact Motor Sports)

Friday, 8-8:30 pm Owner Operator of The Year

Centre Wellington Sportsplex Belsyde Ave., Fergus

Saturday ONLY !

Sunday 9:00 am Transport For Christ (Main Field)

Friday, July 27

6:00 - 7:00 pm ....... Backroads 7:30 - 8:30 pm ..... Silver Creek 9:00 - 10:00 pm.

Fraser Melvin Blues Band 10:30 - 1:00 am .... 2 Crown King

Saturday, July 28

6:30 pm Local Truck Pulls

Located near the pull track

Live Entertainment

5:00 - 6:45 pm ............ Transit 6:00 - 7:00 pm ...Settlers Creek 7:30 - 8:30 pm ...... Brad James 9:00 - 10:00 pm Tommy Gilham & The Chill Billy’s 10:30 - 11:30 pm ..... Doc Walker 12:00 - 1:00 am ....... Moonshine

Friday, THE PULLS

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Junior Hockey Club, Fergus Tennis Club, Grand Harmony, Tri City Football, Highland Rugby Football Club, Melville United Church, Men for Missions, Centre Wellington Rotary Club, Royal City Ambassadors, Fergus Lions Club, Community Resource Group, Fergus Boy Scouts and Fergus Curling Club.

“We have approximately 500 volunteers to coordinate,” Fleming said. “We start planning in January.”

To date, the Fergus Truck Show has donated more than $600,000 to these various groups and to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.

It has also generated more than $80-million in economic benefit for the community.

In 2003 and 2005 through 2009 the Fergus Truck Show was named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Events as well as the recipient of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Tourism Impact Award.

“There is a loyalty to the show,” said Fleming “We have campers who come every year.”

The Fergus Truck Show runs July 27 to 29 on the sportsplex grounds. For a full schedule of events or more information visit www.fergustruckshowcom.

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A total of 12 bands will take the stage at the show, which runs from July 27 to 29.

Doc Walker will headline the Saturday night line-up at the 27th annual event. This is a return visit to the Fergus Truck Show for Doc Walker, but don’t expect more of the same from this Canadian Country Music Award-winning band from Manitoba.

Its most recent album 16 & 1 marks a real change in direction for the band. Band officials say the men recently were at a point in their career when they were at an intersection and had to choose “between the road to the chart and the road to the heart.” Their decision to travel in the direction of their roots, and to become more involved in the writing and production of their music is good news for all, band officials say, and their headlining show on the Saturday night concert should be a good one.

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In addition to Doc Walker, the Saturday night schedule includes the high-energy, country rockers Transit, the hometown country sound of Settler’s Creek Band, consummate country performer Brad James and country/soul band Tommy Gilham and the Chill Billys. Moonshine wraps up the party with their fun-loving rock and roll stylings hammered out on traditional country instruments.

Bluegrass is on the bill for Sunday afternoon. New Cumberland, a dynamic band with a wide repertoire of traditional bluegrass and newer fare leads off, followed by the expert instrumentation and heavenly harmonies of Honey Grass to wrap things up.

No matter what musical tastes audience members have, Truck Show officials say they are bound to find what they’re looking for on stage at this year’s show.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. fergustruckshow.com or call 519-848-3412.

Schedule of bands The entertainment lineup for the 2012 Fergus Truck Show is as follows: July 27 - 6pm, Backroads; - 7:30pm, Silver Creek; - 9pm Fraser Melvin Blues Band; and - 10:30pm, Two Crown King. $ July 28 - 5 pm, Transit; - 6:15pm, Settler’s Creek Band; - 7:30pm, Brad James; - 8:45, Tommy Gilham and the Chill Billys; - 10:15pm, Doc Walker; - 12am, Moonshine.

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TOMMY GILHAM & THE CHILL BILLYS July 27, 6pm Tommy hit the road north from Alabama to Wiarton a few years ago, and he hasn’t looked back since. Luckily, he tagged up with some equally talented musicians in the Great White North and now works from the Bruce Peninsula. The result is country-fried soul that’s sure to satisfy.

SETTLERS CREEK BAND July 28, 6:15pm Small town boys making it big is no cliché when talking about Settlers Creek Band, whose members hail from Guelph and Fergus. Their blend of the best of new and old school country will get people out of the granny lane. Fresh from the release of their first CD, when Settlers Creek Band plays their hit single Small Town, audiences should listen closely - it could be about them. The band made its reputation as a first-class dance band and has been entertaining audiences with enthusiasm and passion since 2000.

BACKROADS July 27, 6pm The Backroads Band has been playing parties, bars, festivals and events for over 10 years. Their classic rock style keeps people dancing, while their original groove brings people back, time and time again.

When audiences travel down the Backroads, they can’t help but sing, dance and have an all out good time.

MOONSHINE July 28, 12am Formed in August of 2000, this Fergus-based group has been belting out top 40 hits in “honky tonks” all across Ontario.

Moonshine is a five-piece band and the boys play everything from the standard bass, drums, acoustic and dual lead guitars as well as fiddle, Mandolin and the occasional banjo. The band is typically “new country,” but feel they are “rock stars in a country band” and have no problem rocking out with the fans.

TRANSIT July 28, 5pm Long a musical institution in southwestern Ontario, Transit takes the pedal to the metal and the music to the people. A first for the Fergus Truck Show, Transit (above at the July 1 parade in Elora) will tour the grounds on a flatbed truck and perform at the show and shine, the pits and concession alley. They will also open the show’s Saturday night musical line-up.

Bluegrass Sunday new for 2012 New to the music line-up of the 2012 Fergus Truck show is the “Sundy Sit a Spell” session featuring a pair of top-notch bluegrass bands.

Fans of the strings can enjoy an afternoon of this popular genre with HoneyGrass (at right) and New Cumberland.

The bluegrass artists will be onstage between noon and 2:15pm on July 29.

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2012 pulling events FERGUS - In addition to the demolition derby (set this year for July 29 at 2pm) one the most popular annual attractions at the Fergus Truck Show is the truck and tractor pulling competition. Regular gate passes get patrons into the pulling events for no extra charge.

The local pulls are on July 27 starting at 6:30pm (registration closes at 7:30pm). Prize money will be $100 for each

of the following classes: local gas 6,000 pounds, local gas 7,500 lbs., local diesel 8,200 lbs. and local open diesel max 10,000 lbs.

On July 28 at 11am garden tractor pulls will be featured, followed at 3pm by truck and tractor pulls sanctioned by the Great Lakes Truck and Tractor Pullers Association.

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Mighty Machines adds sense of adventure for kids at truck show

by Kelly Waterhouse KITCHENER - If the big trucks aren’t excitement enough, the Fergus Truck Show is bringing in the Mighty Machine Showcase.

The event is based on the popular children’s television show, Mighty Machines, where cameras take the young audience inside and around heavy equipment and large transportation vehicles like dump trucks and tower cranes or airplanes and trains.

“The Mighty Machines Showcase is a family-oriented event that brings Mighty Machines to life, providing adults and kids a chance to see construction and other service vehicles up close, so they can touch them and investigate them,” said Guy Exley, event manager of the Impact Events Group Inc., producer and manager of the showcase.

“I’m planning to bring more than 20 machines to the truck show,” he said, adding, “The

machines will be static and in most cases, an operator of the equipment will be on hand to answer questions and explain how everything works. It’s fun for the kids to meet the guy who drives it.

“The kids love to climb in the cabs and honk the horns or touch the buttons and ask ‘what does this do?’ It’s great because these machines make all kinds of weird, cool noises.”

Exley has been operating the show out of Kitchener for

nine years, but this is his first experience at the Fergus event, and he is sure the equipment will fit the atmosphere.

“We all see these machines on construction sites,” said Exley, of the fascination people feel for heavy equipment or large transportation. “We can see them, but we can never get close to them. With this show, we can. And the Dad’s love it, too.”

The showcase will run on July 28 from 9am to 5pm.

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What if while you were taking soil cores for nutrient testing in the fall you could also get an analysis of annual and perennial weeds found in that field? What if you could probe hay bales or silage to determine whether a poisonous plant existed? These are the type of diagnostic tools that could be developed but first we need to collect weed specimens, have them identified and map their DNA. Dr. Steven Newmaster (University of Guelph) is looking for weed specimens from Ontario for his DNA barcoding project. He will identify them for free, but you have to send them to him. Below are instructions on how to do it. The plant samples should arrive at the herbarium no later than 3 weeks after they are collected.

Samples should be placed in NEWSPAPER and placed under some kind of weight until mailed. If the specimen is thick or succulent use more newspaper. The idea is to flatten and dry the specimen as quickly as possible. Specimens placed in plastic go to mush very quickly and even with my extensive identification skills, I will not be able to identify the mush.

Information about the sample should include…..

Location: Latitude and Longitude OR County, Township, Lot and Concession OR Global Positioning Co-ordinates OR description of the location, eg. 500 meters east of the junction of Hwy. 58 and Stanley St. in Ayr. Habitat: For example, found on the edge of a corn field or found in a ditch beside a tobacco field or found along a stream bank or found along the highway shoulder. And you can describe the type of soil or drainage if you know it. eg. low depression in a corn field which floods when it rains.

A couple of digital pictures would be ideal, a close-up (flower or fruit or some notable characters) and a long shot (whole plant).

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Remarks: These are optional. You can put sample found with about 100 other plants of the same kind or single plant found with other weeds or flower colour a bright orange.

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Collector Name/contact information: The person who collected the sample; may be more than one person.

Put the flattened newspaper between cardboard even if the sample is not dry and mail it to: Carole Ann Lacroix, Science Complex, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1.

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NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Through a special project offered for the 2012 cropping year with support provided by the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP), additional cost share funding is available to

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Funding provided through this new project will result in activities aimed at enhancing the environmental performance of commercial greenhouse, landscape nursery and vegetable farms in a practical, straightforward and economical way.

If you have a deemed appropriate Third Edition Environmental Farm Plan and you operate a legal farm entity with a Farm Business Registration number or the equivalent and are interested in participating, call John Benham at 519-846-3394.

COME TO THE FAIR Fair season kicks into high gear in Ontario in August and September!

The last week of August and the first two weeks of September are the busiest, with dozens of communities running fairs then.

For a complete list of all fall fairs, by date and district, check out the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ website at www.ontariofairs.com which also includes information about the Ontario society and other farming events.

COMING EVENTS: Aug. 1- National Farmers Union Waterloo-Wellington Local, monthly board meeting at 7:15pm at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma. (They meet every first Wednesday of the month).

Aug. 7- Wellington Federation of Agriculture, monthly Board meeting, at OMAFRA Boardroom, Elora at 7:30pm. For information, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or email: jplh@golden. net.

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We plan to use the information to gauge where OFA currently puts its resources, and identify areas for improvement. We’ll also look to fill some knowledge gaps about member needs by conducting smaller surveys over the next year to help us dig deeper into specific issues and topics.

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Senior Lifestyles Local chapter of United Senior Citizens of Ontario hosted rally in Minto

Local group - The United Senior Citizens of Ontario Zone 33 rally was held recently at the Community Hall in Clifford with the help of, from left: David Wall, Lois Jordaan, Joyce Daunt, Mary Mighton, Bernard Jordaan and Ron Shelley. photo by Bonnie Whitehead

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Congregate Dining Programs: People of all Faiths welcome. Please call to register.

Friday, August 3rd, Drayton Reformed Church - Food Synergy - MMFHT Dietitian Jenny Harrison will be discussing how to combine foods to increase their nutritional content.

Wednesday, August 8th, Palmerston United Church Linda Caston from Wellington Waste Management will enlighten us on what actually goes in the Blue Box! Friday, August 10th, Clifford United Church - Vacation Memories - bring a memento or photograph of a memorable vacation and share with your friends!

Tuesday, August 28th, Harriston Legion - Vacation Memories - bring a memento or photograph of a memorable vacation and share with your friends!

Thursday, August 30th, Arthur United Church - Book Worm Club - Bring a book you’ve enjoyed reading, current or otherwise; you could bring a magazine article or even something you enjoyed reading to your children!

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by Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - The United Senior Citizens of Ontario (USCO) Zone 33 rally was held recently at the Community Centre here.

Zone President Jocelyn Daunt called the meeting to order with the singing of O’Canada with piano accompaniment by Irma Eckenswiller.

She welcomed over 80 seniors and opened with a humourous look into the ills of aging.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Jody Rinas’ meditation recognized the golden-agers who find they are never too old to play and stay active, serve their church and community, or pray for wisdom as noted in Job 12.

Seniors don’t seem to retire, they enjoy and engage in events and activities they couldn’t while employed, said Rinas.

Minto Mayor George Bridge noted the renovations and upgrades to the hall and reported air conditioning was on the way. He shared stories of lawn bowling exploits and his enthusiasm for the Senior Games. He praised all the seniors who contribute so much to the community.

Morning guest speaker, USCO first vice president Bernard Jordaan, was introduced by his wife Lois, who told of his life in South Africa, his work experience and his commitment to seniors in his area.

Jordaan said USCO is 300,000 members strong with 1,200 clubs in over 40 zones, which he noted on his map. Changing times require acceptance, adaptation and movement, he said. He listed

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the benefits of volunteering, including boosting confidence and creating opportunities for involvement. As people age, there is a higher demand on health care and affordable housing.

Jordaan said he believes the government would be better served sharing the wealth in Canada. One place to start would be to address the rise in parking fees to access health care, he said.

He encouraged seniors to stay active to cultivate a healthy mind and nurture a healthy body, and noted change allows people to become a better version of themselves. He is appreciative of the physical and financial support to keep the organization growing strong.

During business, it was decided to raise the annual zone fee to $2 per club member. Reports were given from president Joyce Daunt, secretary David Wall, treasurer Anne Laidlaw, field representative Ron Shelley, and examiners Barbara Tervit and Ilene Tomlin, along with the seven clubs from Arthur, Belmore, Clifford, Fordwich, Harriston, Maryborough and Wingham.

It was noted that Jean Sothern from Fordwich recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Harriston won the roll call challenge for having the highest percentage of attendees. Tags were placed on a tree during a time of remembrance.

Dorothy Domm offered thanks for the joys of the day and “food for strength in serving the Lord.” Jordaan shook hands with everyone as they passed along the lunch line for helpings of ham and scalloped potatoes, with cake for dessert.

Clifford president Mary Mighton welcomed guest speaker Bill Murdock, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound from 1990 to 2011.

Murdock shared the political history of running and winning the race since his high school days and stories of his tumultuous days in caucus reassuring everyone of his fearless determination to express himself.

His experience with premiers, prime ministers, and colleagues of his day led to amusing enlightening anecdotes on unions, votes, opposition, retreats, airplanes, private enterprise, cartoons, Continued on next page

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Senior Lifestyles Seniors’ Centre offers events, tips to beat the heat WELLINGTON CTY. The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence in north Wellington is urging seniors to be aware of the risks of extreme heat during these lazy, hazy days of summer.

Watch for symptoms of heat illness, which include dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, headache, rapid breathing and heartbeat, extreme thirst and decreased urination with unusually dark urine.

If seniors experience any of these symptoms during hot weather, they should immediately move to a cool place and drink fluids. Water is best.

Heat Stroke is a medical emergency, so seniors should call 911 if they are with someone who has a high body temperature and is either unconscious, confused or has stopped

information sheet provided by Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health on the shingles vaccine, including statistics on shingles and the new vaccine that is available.

Shingles can be excruciatingly painful, so centre officials are asking seniors to review the information sheet and speak to their family doctor to determine if this vaccine is right for them.

Art workshop The seniors’ centre is offering another art workshop at the Palmerston Library on July 25 at 2pm.

Centre officials say trying new things is great for brain health, so seniors should not worry that they are not “the artistic type.”

Registration for the next workshop is limited and required to attend the event.

sweating.

While waiting for help, assist the person right away by moving them to a cool place if possible, applying cold water to large areas of the skin or clothing and fanning the person as much as possible.

If one’s home is extremely hot, try to avoid heat illness by visiting a local library, grocery store or swimming facility or take cool showers until feeling refreshed. People can also use a fan to help stay cool and aim the air flow in their direction.

Drink plenty of fluids; leave a glass of water by the sink as a reminder to drink more often.

Remember: if eating less, seniors also need to increase their fluid consumption too.

Shingles vaccine The seniors’ centre’s monthly calendar includes an

Congregate dining programs The senior’s centre welcomes people of all faith denominations to its congregate dining programs, all of which are free, though the centre welcomes a donation towards food costs. The monthly dining programs are held from 12 to 2pm.

Coming events “The Joy of Sketching” will be discussed on July 24 at Harriston Legion. This interactive program will offer various sketching techniques.

On July 26 at the Arthur United Church there will be a “Laughter Presentation.” Attendees will learn fun facts, including that a hearty laugh can burn calories For more information about Seniors’ Centre for Excellence events or programs, call 519638-1000.

Local seniors fared well at 55-plus Summer Games

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Ann Bowen welcomed the trio of Lynn Hunter, Jeff Hawkins and May Shaver to the stage for some old-time toetapping, sing-a-long music. In appreciation of the entertainers and their jokes, Ruth Anne Cummings added one of her own to close the day.

Marg Livermore applauded the Clifford Merry Makers Club #156 for its lovely and well-planned program and goodie bags. God Save the Queen was sung before adjourning the meeting.

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Ultimately, he said, the welfare and best interests of his constituents, no matter the party, was his ultimate goal. He said he lived his political life by three wisdoms: family first, riding second and Queen’s Park third.

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Shuffleboard - Gold, Gunther Forth and Bill Heibert; and - silver, Edward Schiedel and John Zimmerman.

Table Tennis - Gold, men, Ivo Babic and Roger Sperle; - gold, ladies, Dorothy Collins and Ursala Rodrigues; and - gold, mixed, Royal Hamel and Leiz Krozen; - silver men, Cecil Carnochan and David Oxley; - silver, mixed, David Eagles and Ursula Rodrigues; and - bronze, mixed, Reg Bunt and Annaleise Gambus.

5 Pin bowling - gold, Erma Findlater, Betty Boland, Joan Watson, Mary Elliot and Gerda Wouters; - silver, Bob Mader, Ernie Metzger, Albert Martin, Mike George and Robert Lawson; and - bronze, Ruth Reger, Marg Hillis, Shirley Wilken, Isabel McIntosh and Pat Allgeier.

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Cribbage - Gold, Isabel McIntosh and Shirley Wilken; - silver, Joan Norris and Pat Singleton; and - bronze, Linda Brydon and Jom Goll.

Badminton - Gold, ladies, Francine Gagnon and Fran DaMaren; - gold, men, George Spencer and Jeff Millard; and - gold, mixed, Francine Gagnon and Alan McLelland.

Walking - Gold, ladies, Audre Fellows; and - gold, men, Derek Tickner.

Duplicate bridge - gold, Bob Griffiths and Larry Sugden; - silver, Margaret Chantler and Tommi Roden; and - silver, Conny Budarick and Gillian Edmondson.

Contract bridge - Gold, Jim Burgess and Michael Rose; - silver, Audrey Budden and Len Budden; and - bronze, Ray Wilson and Scott Denton.

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WELLINGTON CTY. The Waterloo Wellington 55+ Games was hosted recently in Woolwich Township.

The event featured competitors aged 57 to 107. Medal winners are listed below.

Darts - Gold, ladies, Kathryn Wallace and Jessie Curry; - silver, ladies, Edith Ziegler and Heather Parkinson; - gold, men, Ian Burns and Dennis St. Germain; and - silver, men, Gordon Knox and Doug Dennis.

Crokinole - Gold, Mervin and Marjorie Roth; - silver, Ed and Unias Weber; and - bronze, Vernon Clemmer and John Hill.

Solo - Gold points, Lorraine Kidd; - gold Solos, Les Orth; - silver points, Margaret Hillis; and - silver Solos, Jean Adamson.

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Canadian pride - Cameron Seth, left, represented the Canadian Junior Men’s Squash Team at the World championships in Doha, Qatar, seen here playing first seed Marwan El Shorbagy, of Egypt. Seth earned a spot in the top 32 World juniors players. submitted photo

Fergus’ Cameron Seth top Canadian at World Junior Squash Championships QATAR - The Canadian Junior Men’s squash team recently competed in the World Junior Squash Championships in Doha, Qatar, July 7 to 18.

The individual competition started July 7 with a fine showing for the Canadian team, as four out of five won in the first round.

In second round play, 18 year-old Cameron Seth, of the Elora Racquet’s Club and the University of Waterloo, won his

first match against Alex Roscoe of Zimbabwe, with scores of 1-5, 11-4, 11-5.

His second round match against Jonathan Barnett of New Zealand put him ahead with scores of 5-11, 11-7, 113, 11-3. Seth’s wins made him top Canadian in the championships, advancing him to the third round against first seed Marwan El Shorbagy, of Egypt (mens individual champion).

In solid matches, Seth lost

to El Shorbagy with scores of 11-3, 11-6, 11-4.

Despite the loss, Seth earned a spot in the top 32 world juniors players.

“Cameron is just the best ambassador of the game, for Elora Racquets, and for Canada,” said Jake Doering, of the Elora Racquets Club. “Members of our club are really proud of him. He has worked really hard every day for two years to earn this.”

Golden girls - Centre Wellington Mohawks Intermediate girls lacrosse team took home the gold, winning the Chicks with Sticks tournament in Whitby July 6 to 8. They beat out Burlington in the final game 5-2. Front row from left are: Jami Fleming and Kendra Mantler. Middle: Brittany Schwende, Natalie Church, Chantelle Bott, Madi Heseltine, Karla Sharer, Ashley Aitchison and Mikayla MacDonald.

Back: Kyla Fleming, Chelsea Moore, Taryn Collins, Laura Brooker, Kaela Newman, Natasha Hopf, Alecia Darroh, Jaylyn Leighton and Victoria Freeman. Absent: Rebecca Clements. submitted photo

FEDS boys A team secures two wins FERGUS - The Fergus Elora District Soccer (FEDS) Under 12 Boys A soccer team recently traveled to Kincardine and defeated Huron United 5-2.

Scoring for FEDS were:

Ben Shafer, Eli Visscher, Kye Hamilton, Carlen Golding and Thomas McFarlane.

The team went on to win against the FEDS B team on home turf at Simpson Field

with a score of 11-1. Scoring for FEDS A were: Willem Wantenaar, Ben Shafer (2), Michael Ferguson, Rocco Furfari (2), Carlen Golding (3) and Christian Linton (2).

Baton club earns national champion title KITCHENER - Members of the Superstars Baton Club, of Fergus, returned home national champions from the 2012 Canadian National Baton Twirling Association held here from July 6 to 8.

Members won in the following categories: - Audra Jander: third in beginner national X-Strut; fourth in national int-solo and beginner rhythmic twirl; fifth in beginner national 2-Baton, third in the preteen Diamond Cup event; - Bailey Pinder: second in national 2-Baton and third in national solo, national X-Strut, and rhythmic twirl champion;

second in the Senior Diamond Cup event.

- Lauren Robb: third in open beginner solo; first in open novice 2-Baton; fourth in beginner provincial solo.

- Mackenzie Ross: second in provincial solo, X-Strut and rhythmic twirl; fourth in Senior Diamond Cup. She captured the title of the National 2-Baton Champion, then second in Grand Nationals; and - Madison Ross: second in national intermediate solo and beginner 2-Baton; fourth in national rhythmic twirl; earned intermediate national X-Strut champion. She placed second in the Intermediate Miss

Majorette of Canada pageant.

The duet team of Pinder and Ross won Junior National Pairs Champions and the duet team of Jander and Madison Ross returned home the Beginner National Duet Championships.

Both teams now hold the 2012 provincial and national titles and have been undefeated this year.

The Junior Dance Twirl Team Phantom captured the Junior Beginner Small Dance Twirl Team National Championship.

Members include: Jander, Pinder, and Madison and Mackenzie Ross.

The athletes are trained by Krista DiStasi.

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Heading to Silver Championships - Kendra Taylor, of Fergus, rode Sasha, of the Wellington County Gypsy Horses stable, in Ariss on July 7 and 8 during the Open Training Level Champions at the Caledon Dressage Show. In four tests, the pair achieved consistent excellent scores, including a score above 80% with a perfect ten on free walk and earned first and third place ribbons, qualifying them to ride in the Provincial Silver Championships in September. submitted photo

Harness racing camp adds second week ELORA - A few spots remain in a second Youth Camp to be staged at Grand River Raceway from Aug. 7 to 10.

The raceway added the second week of Ontario Harness Racing Youth Camp after the quick response to its initial camp which ran July 17 to 20.

The program offers eight youths, between the ages of 10 and 13, the chance to learn about harness racing in a hands-on environment.

The camp celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2012. It’s the flagship initiative of the Hands On Horses Program (HOHP).

Each camp participant works in pairs with a retired

Standardbred racehorse. The camp includes special guests such as veterinarians and blacksmiths, and includes a classroom component.

At the end of camp, participants will race against one another in two exhibition races staged during the Friday race night on Aug. 10.

The cost per child is $150 and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. For more information and the application form, visit http://handsonhorsesprogram. com.

The HOHP has released a helmet-cam video filmed during the 2011 Youth Camp at the track, which captures the action and emotion of the

exhibition races.http://youtu. be/9GXq4jldpqc.

An adult camp has also been slated for Sept. 8 to 10 at Grand River Raceway at a cost of $300 per person. For more information and an application form visit http://handsonhorsesprogram.com.

The HOHP is an umbrella program for the interactive initiatives of The Standardbred Revenue Allocation (SRA) Marketing Committee. The SRA is responsible for administering funding from the Pari-Mutuel Tax Reduction Program, to be used for initiatives that create new racing fans and new horse owners while promoting Ontario harness racing.

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The Woolwich Community Lions Club event in the parking lot of Foodland, Elmira. 9am-4pm. Drive a Ford event – come out and take a car for a test drive (one test driver per household).

Classic Car Show & Shine, Bbq, Bouncy Castle, Games, prizes.

Registration call Sandy 519-638-2523. Beer Garden, Live Band “Cowboy Up”. Classic Movie at Lions Hall, Elmira 4-8pm.

Grease Lightning Dance 8pm-1am at Lions Hall. 50s Theme, dress as your favourite Grease character. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the Door. Tickets call: 519-669-5800. All proceeds to Elmira District Community Living Van Project.

Sun. Aug. 12

Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with the Burie Family (Bluegrass/ gospel from Wisconsin), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur. “The Community and Decoration Day Service”. 3:00pm, Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Donations gratefully accepted for Monument Restoration Fund. More info. 519-848-2900.

Mon. Aug. 13

Guelph Enabling Garden Knit Knites 2012 at the Guelph Enabling Garden 6:30pm, weather permitting. This is a unique way to spend an evening in a beautiful setting along the river. Come with your own knitting project, folding chair and learn tricks of the trade or teach others. Please bring a mug if you would like to enjoy tea. The Guelph Enabling Garden (located in Riverside Park by the Speed River) is fully accessible and welcomes folks of all ages and abilities. www.guelphenablinggarden.blogspot.com.

Tues. Aug. 14

Guelph Twp. Horticultural Youth group meet at Pavilion behind Marden Library. 7pm. Bring a recycled container and flowers to make a design called “Rainbow” in. This is an entry for OHA convention at Niagara, Aug. 17. Contact leader: 519-836-9535. *** Annual Flower and Vegetable Show - Elora and Salem Horticultural Society –7-9pm. All entries must be placed the night before – Monday, Aug. 13 – between 7 and 9pm at the Elora Community Centre. Novice, junior and adult categories - all entries welcome. Entry tags are available for pick up at the Elora Information Centre on Mill Street East.

Wed. Aug. 15

Holstein Drama Group presents Fiddler on the Roof. Optimist Community Centre, Holstein. August 15-18; 22 - 25 at 7:30pm August 19 & 26 matinees at 2:30pm. For tickets and information contact: 519-334-3310, 519-323-3327 or 519-369-6167. Adults $18, 6–12 yrs $12, 5 and under Free.

*** Until Aug. 26 - Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh. Summer Festival continues with the madcap comedy, “Nobody’s Perfect”, by Simon Williams, starring Trevor Smith Diggins, Linda Spence, Wayne Moore and Logan Barbosa, and directed by Jo Phenix. It’s a side-splitting tale, with a wild and happy ending. Box Office 519-855-4586.

C. WELLINGTON - Habitat for Humanity has announced the families that will be purchasing the two new homes on Forfar Street in Fergus.

Dianne and Fanosie Legesse, along with their two young children, will be in one of the two homes. They are a missionary family. Fanosie is currently a pastor in Ethopia.

Jackie Fraser and her son are purchasing the second

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The application process to be accepted for a Habitat for Humanity home is rigorous and detailed, but the goal remains to eliminate subsistence housing and help partner families.

Both of these home builds are well underway, but volunteers are still welcome to join in the project. For more information, visit www.habitatwellington.volunteerhub.com.

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The Guelph Guild of Storytellers are returning for another season of “Teas and Tales in the Garden”. 10:30 -11:30am in the Guelph Enabling Garden located in Riverside Park, 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph. Please bring a lawn chair and your mug to enjoy these free events. This week: Bev Matson, Joan Holland. For more information please call Bev at 519-821-1312.

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Mon. Aug. 20

Until Aug. 24 - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church “Best Friend Forever” Vacation Bible School, where children will learn about Jesus, our “BFF”. 6:30-8:45pm each evening at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 27 Mill St., Elmira. Admission is free. A freewill offering to support a VBS ministry in Nicaragua will be taken each evening.

For children ages 3-14. For more information or to register, call 519-669-2593.

Tues. Aug. 21

Cancer Support Group. Upper Grand 753 Tower St. S. Near the Hardware store. Wheelchair accessible. First Wednesday of the month lunch out. Contact Joyce 519-843-3213 or Judy 519-8433947 Ext. 100.

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Horoscopes - For the fourth week of July -

Watch for the Equine feature in the July 27th edition of Inside Wellington

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Branch out and enjoy new ways of thinking, Aries. Keep the energy and enthusiasm about a new project. Your energy will inspire others to get moving, too.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may not be able to avoid conflict this week, so you may as well just go with the flow. Just try not to get into the fray if something should escalate.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You may need to get a little aggressive to get what you need, Taurus. Don’t worry about being rude; you just may need to push yourself into certain situations this week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Even if you have no interest in seemingly trivial things like games and puzzles, Sagittarius, give one a try this week.

You could find it takes your mind off of other things.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this is a good week for telling others about your positive thoughts and hopes. It’s advantageous to have as many people on your side as you can.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A friend is not jealous of you, Capricorn; he or she is simply proud of all you accomplished. Don’t feel badly about bragging a little about the things you’ve done.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Although you can expect a week full of energy and many things to do, you will still manage to have fun in the process, Cancer. Things can change quickly, so enjoy.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you could learn something new this week, and it very well may be something important. Just keep your eyes and ears open to new ideas and information all around you.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 If you are trying to convince a person of something, you have to take a less combative tone, Virgo. Remember, you catch more bees with honey.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You are completely absorbed in your romantic relationship, Libra. For the time being that’s a very good thing.

Spread a little of that love around you; it might be contagious.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 An altruistic act by someone you know could inspire you to do your own form of charity, Aquarius. You’re of the mind to get involved with something that gives back.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You may seem a little confused this week, Pisces, almost like you’re walking in a fog. Take some time to sit and reflect.

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• Contact the Housing Help Centre for vacant private rental listings. Call 519.824.7822 x 4130*

New 2013 Provincial Rent Increase Guidelines: increase capped at 2.5% www.ltb.gov.on.ca or Toll-free 1.888.332.3234

• One bridge to be replaced

Questions?

Contact the Roads Division at: 519.837.2601 x 2470*.

Tenant Resources: • Tenant Survival Guide - www.torontotenants.org (resources) • Contact the Wellington Guelph Legal Clinic – 519.821.2100 or toll-free 1-800-628-9205 Landlord Resources: • www.landlordselfhelp.com or Toll free 1.800.730.3218 • www.ltb.gov.on.ca or Toll free 1.888.332.3234

FERGUS TRUCK SHOW Celebrating 27 years!

Visit www.wellington.ca for Career Opportunities at The County of Wellington!

519.837.2670 x 4819*

Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex-Fergus July 27-29 Fun for truck lovers of all ages!

• Truck pulls • Demo Derby • Live entertainment • Show and shine • Mighty Machine Showcase for the “little ones” www.fergustruckshow.com

ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Michele Richardson, Health and Safety Coordinator 519.837.2600 x 2660 or micheler@wellington.ca.

FEEDBACK - HOW ARE WE DOING? Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?

Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Manager 519.837.2600 x 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca *ALL CALLS CAN BE MADE TOLL FREE TO 1.800.663.0750