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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 13, 2010

Ground breaking - Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 held a ground breaking ceremony on July 15.

From left: building committee chairman Eric Smart, past president Maurice Ferris, Ladies Auxillary president Jean Harron, Mayor Karen Farbridge, with ground breaking shovel, president Terry Timbers, MPP Liz Sandals, and MP Frank Valeriote. The shovel is the one used at the official ground breaking for the current building on York Road.

Rea Cemetery Memorial Service (County Road 26, north of Mimosa United Church)

Sunday, August 22, 2010 2pm.

Guest speaker and fellowship time Please bring a lawn chair.

Arthur United Church |Thursday August 19, 2010 5pm-7pm

PEACHFEST at the Arthur Community Centre

Supper includes cold roast turkey & ham, many salads, rolls, beverage & choice of many Peach desserts.

Tickets at the door Adults $12, Children 6-12 $6, 5 and under FREE, Takeout Available

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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. *** Arthritis Society/Mount Forest Family Health Team. Free monthly arthritis workshops. Learn how to manage your arthritis. Call today for session dates and to register. 519-323-0255. *** The Erin 4-H Photography Club wants to hear from all century farm owners in Erin Township. The club of a dozen 4-H members are making historical barn photo albums, which will be later placed in the local libraries for the public to view. We are interested in farm owners who are willing to let senior 4-H members visit your farm and photograph your historical barn. The club has been working hard, in capturing many barns throughout the summer, but more farm landmarks are wanted. Our goal is to collect at least 50 barn photos and have the albums completed by the fall.

If you are interested in supporting this amazing opportunity to showcase your century farm and the history of your barn then give us a call at 519-956-0065 (Cassandra). Thank you to all who have already contacted us.

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 - The Arthritis Society’s Chronic Pain Management Seminar at 9:30-11:30am. Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** Mount Forest Family Health Team Walking Group. Next group starting. New: Pedometer program. Learn how to track you progress by using a pedometer. 6 pm. Claire Stewart Medical Clinic. 519-323-0255.

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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. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Scrapbooking Workshop 9am12noon. Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** 19th Annual GloBall Golf Tournament in support of CNIB. Conestoga Country Club, putting contest, dinner and silent auction. 9 hole game of golf. As the sun goes down, glowing golf balls will appear. Cost - $85 per golfer (includes green fees, glow products and registration gift). Please contact Janetta Park at 519742-3536 ext. 5322 to register. *** 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.

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Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Computer Course: Social Networking 9:30-11:30am (1 class) and DVD/CD Burning 1:303:30pm (1 class). Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** Rocketry - Build and fly your own rocket at Erin, Hoops Main Place, 185 Main St., Erin. 9am. For more info. call Patrick Suessmuth 519-833-2058. *** Big Rig Starlight Drive-In. Free family friendly movie; (shown inside if raining) Whites Road Pentecostal Church, Harriston. *** Old Time Dance 8pm- 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Country Ways. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd. Guelph. Weekly Saturday night dance with Mike Thorpe. Entertainment starts at 8pm, lounge is open 12 noon to midnight on Saturdays.

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. Special Music by The Island Singers, Manitoulin Island. Call 519-824-4697 for more information. *** The Grove Cemetery Memorial Service. 2:30pm. Location- Grove Cemetery. Guest speaker – Rev. Wendy Lampman. In the event of rain, service will be held in St. John’s Community Church, Orton.

Please bring lawn chairs. *** Greenfield Cemetery Arthur, Community Memorial and Decoration Day Service, 3pm. Donations gratefully accepted for monument restoration. Take a lawn chair. In case of rain, service will be at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. More information call: 519-848-3216. *** Household Hazardous Waste event day will be held at Erin Community Centre, 1 Boland Drive, Erin, from 9am- 3pm. This service is for residents in Centre Wellington, Erin, Guelph/Eramosa, Mapleton, Minto, Puslinch and Wellington North only. There is no charge. Only household materials defined as HHW will be accepted (e.g., paint, chemicals and motor oil).

For more information contact SWS at 1-866-899-0248.

AUG 17 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Rubber Stamping & Card Making Workshop at 9:30-11:30am. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

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. *** Guelph Township Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show- at Marden Community Centre. 2-4 pm. Afternoon Tea.- Check out the Enabling Garden at the rear of the building. 7pm- Doors open for viewing with awards at 8pm. (Note: Entries are to be in Tuesday, Aug. 17 between 6:30 and 8:30pm ). More info - Jean 519-822-5289. *** August 18-28. Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. “The Decorator”, a laugh-out-loud comedy by Donald Churchill, directed by Jo Phenix. Starring Neville Worsnop, Elizabeth Glenday, Jill Peterson. Wed, Thurs, Sat 2:30pm. Thurs, Fri, Sat 8pm. Dinner in the theatre Friday, Aug 20. Box Office 519-855-4586. *** Seniors Wellness Expo’ at Centre 2000, Erin. Speak with representatives from various agencies about wellness, healthy ageing, lifestyle and more. 1- 7pm. Free admission with donation to food bank. 519-833-9696. *** Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s Annual Flower and Vegetable Show 7 -9pm – all entries to be placed the night before – August 17th – between 7 & 9pm at the Elora Community Centre. Novice, junior and adult categories - all entries welcome.

Entry tags will be available for pick up at the Elora Information Centre.

AUG 19 Harriston and District Horticultural Society flower and vegetable show. Community Auditorium. Entries placed 9am-11am. Open 2:30-5pm. Everyone welcome. *** Arthur United Church PeachFest 5-7 pm; Arthur Community Centre, tickets at door, adults $12, children 6-12 $6, 5 and under free. *** Mimosa 4-H Musical Theater Club presents "Wizard Of Oz" and Strawberry Social. Two casts with over 30 4-H members at Mimosa United Church Shed #5980 Wellington Rd.# 26. Limited seating please bring your own chairs. Tickets $5. Refreshments extra. For tickets call Tanya 519-843-1757.

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

Limited spaces available so please book early. Interested Vendors please contact the Legion at 519-338-2843, Brenda at 519-3383867, Becca at 519-665-2495. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre special event: Peach Social from 11am-2pm. Fresh Niagara Peaches, Peach Shortcake, Peach Pies, Home Baking, Craft Items, Raffle Draws. Lunch available. Join us. All proceeds go to support Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Free Admission. Call 519-787-1814 for more information. *** Big Rig Starlight Drive-In. Free family friendly movie; (shown inside if raining) Whites Road Pentecostal Church, Harriston. *** August 21 and 22- 38th Annual Port Dover Summer Festival. Art in the Park. Contact 519-428-0396. Over 100 artists and artisans, an antique market, music and book fair.

1/2 price movie night at the Norgan Theatre in Palmerston, sponsored by the Palmerston Agricultural Society. Check www.palmerstonfair.com for show details. *** Arthur Legion Golf Tournament, Tralee Golf Course, Listowel.

For more info. call Ken Swift 519-848-2628. *** Chicken BBQ Maple Leaf Acres, R.R. #4 Fergus. Sittings at 4, 5 and 6pm. Half Chicken Dinner $12. White Quarter Dinner $10.

Dark Quarter Dinner $7. Double Dark $10. Ages 3 and under Free. Advance tickets recommended call Sandra 519-787-3754.

Takeout available. *** Spirit of the Hills 2010 – Hillsburgh’s Family Fun Day. 10am2pm. Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh. Includes a classic car show, games for the kids, face painting, silent auction, musical entertainment, food & vendors. For information call 519-855-4010.

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Fotocan Local group helping Haitians get temporary housing

by Mike Robinson

It’s often said that home is where the heart is.

In Palmerston and the surrounding area, it’s a group effort with Ken Speers, president of Friends of the Orphans Canada (FOTO-CAN), working to bring a bit of that heart back home to people in Haiti.

Speaking to Speers and his associates Mark Robinson and Norm Eygenraam, at Speers home near Palmerston Eygenraam noted that his business in Palmerston involves the manufacture and distribution of shelters of all different sizes.

“I’m constantly coming up with something unique for an application.”

He said the concept started last fall after helping to move a friend and a shelter was needed rather quickly on a shoe-string budget.

“We came up with a neat little setup and in four hours, we had a 12-x 16-foot unit from state of lawn to shelter full.”

Speers said the idea came up when he and other volunteers came back from the Dominican Republic.

Eygenraam was one of the people who saw the presentation at the church and saw the different makeshift shelters being used there.

He said the problem with those shelters is that it keeps heads dry, “but when the rains come, everything underneath gets wet.”

“The wheels of imagination started going and we came up with a variation of what we’d done for the friend of mine.”

After mulling it over for a bit, Eygenraam went to Speers with the idea.

Originally, the thought was for the

group to provide a dozen or two shelters.

“It’s grown from there,” Speers said. “... then I heard people asking if the efforts should stop at one shipping container,” added Eygenraam.

Speers explained that the current goal is to fill one shipping container.

“If the momentum continues, we’ll find someone to keep looking after this project.”

Speers said when the earthquake happened in Haiti, he was down there three weeks later.

“I was actually standing on a pile of rubble, where I’d stayed the year before ... six stories up in the air.

“You see a little bit of the town on the way where we went to stay the night. They call them tent cities ... but that’s a very big stretch of the imagination. Nothing can prepare you. I don’t care how much you see on TV or hear about it. When you get down there and physically see it - the bedsheets hung from pole to pole.

Bedsheets separating whole families.

“They might call it a tent city for lack of better words, but it was just nothing but bedsheets. There were no tents. So when the rainy season comes in March, they’ve got bedsheets keeping them [only partly] dry, and mud underneath.

“You’ve got water and sewage flowing underneath.

Speers said the biggest request when he was down there three weeks after the earthquake, was for garb a g e

Housing for Haiti Friends of the Or Showing off a prototype Haiti Ho phans Canada (F otocan), Mark Ro use are John Williams, Doug Fo theringham, Ken binson, Director Fotocan.

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bags.

“The bags were something which could be used to keep their clothing, or food, dry.”

As a result, Eygenraam added the biggest improvement that occurred to him was to put the shelters on a something of platform.

Eygenraam added that if the shelter is placed on blocks treated with an anti-termite solution, it will prolong the life of the building.

He said that their involvement in the project seemed natural, since Speers works with lumber all the time, there might

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required would not take up that much time.

One way of reducing costs, might be to do the work on a Saturday and have people come in to assist.

Speers said organizers are also looking for people willing to donate battery-operated or cordless skillsaws.

“We need at least two or three of them.”

There was also a need for a number of other battery operated tools.

“It would be helpful if they

“They call them tent cities ... but that’s a very big stretch of the imagination.

Nothing can prepare you.”

Ken Speers, president of Friends of the Orphans, Canada be some deals or donations.

Eygenraam had his own connections and inventiveness for the shelters.

Speers said “We’re hoping to fit materials for 90 shelters within the container. We’ve done the math.”

Each shelter will take up the equivalent of one inch of floorspace in the container, he said.

The materials to be shipped would be cut to spec at Eygenraam’s shop in town.

He said the amount of steel

were all the same battery size.”

Currently, organizers are about one-third of the way towards reaching their goal.

Eygenraam said a fundraising barbecue that was attended by more than 70 people, and the prototype building was on display.

Speers explained the event included those people go down to volunteer each year.

He added they have received brochures and taken them back to their respective

communities.

Speers said people from Truro, Nova Scotia and Winnipeg, Manitoba who are working on this.

“The trip participants are the ones who are really pushing this,” he said.

Speers said the intent is to ship the shelters out in either late October or early November.

The hope is that they will have reached port and be ready to leave port in Haiti by the time the first of the groups of volunteers arrive in midFebruary.

Speers said that volunteers will not be assembling the shelters, but rather assisting in teaching people how to assemble them.

“You have to remember the Haitians and most of Central America is used to working with concrete - not wood.”

Most of the wood currently used is for doors, windows or the like. “They’re just not used to seeing wood on the floor.”

It is equally clear, that these shelters are temporary in nature. But because they are enclosed, they can feel like a home.

Speers explained that the concept of the two to three year lifespan on the structures is mainly directed at the life of the floor.

“The shelters themselves could last 20 to 30 years depending on the elements.”

Eygenraam was uncertain of the life of the tarps under the intense sun, but the typical lifespan in the Canadian climate is 8 to 9 years.

Eygenraam sug-

gested the rounded shape of the shelter may actually help weather storms.

Speers said Father Rick Frechette, one of the cofounders of the orphanage, and his web of connections will decide who gets the shelters and how they are assembled.

Speers explained that Frechette started work as a priest in Haiti 24 ago.

After four or five years, Frechette wanted to do more, so came back to the U.S. to become a doctor. After another three or four years in Haiti, he decided once again that he wanted to do more, so he again returned to the U.S. to become a surgeon.

Frechette looks after various schools and medical health units in impoverished areas. He said there is also another facility for special needs children.

Another facility, Francisville not only teaches people how to bake, but what is created in those classes feeds those in the hospital.

Another unit of Francisville creates block for construction.

Robinson added that Frechette is also starting a factory to locally create prosthetic limbs for those in need.

Speers said, “They just can’t get them in fast enough, so they’re going to make their own.”

Speers said he started in 2003 in association with Listowel Calvary United Church. He estimated there were 13 people from Palmerston involved at that time.

Now annually, somewhere between 130 to 140 people go down every year to volunteer

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Blueberry Crisp 3 cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup melted butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour Dash salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup quick cooking rolled oats Heat oven to 325 F. Butter an 11 x 7 baking dish. Combine the berries with the sugar and stir to coat. Place in the baking dish and dot with the cold butter. Mix the remaining ingredients and spoon over the berries.Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the fruit is tender and the crisp has started to brown.Slice and serve warm with ice cream on the side for a real treat.

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ENTERTAINMENT Revenge of the Space Pandas runs Aug. 14, 15 HARRISTON - It will be ‘panda-monium’ on stage when the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild stages the offbeat comedy, The Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock.

The one-act comedy is a special GWTG youth production this weekend. With director Megan Raftis leading a cast of young actors ranging in age from 6 to 16, drawn from Harriston, Palmerston, Clifford, Durham, and Drayton areas, the production will showcase young talent in the area.

Written by David Mamet, the story revolves around earthlings Vivian and Binky

and their friend, Bob the Sheep, and their adventures on the planet Crestview. On Crestview, Supreme Ruler George Topax is out to capture Bob the Sheep with the help of the Space Pandas.

An acclaimed playwright, Mamet is best know for more serious works. He received a Pulitzer Prize, and a Tony nomination for Glengarry Glen Ross (1984). As a screenwriter, he received Oscar nominations for The Verdict (1982) and Wag the Dog (1997). In Revenge of the Space Pandas he displays a touch for quirky humour.

“It’s an hilarious play,” stated Raftis, adding that adults will enjoy the production as

much as the younger crowd.

“Much of the humour is actually more aimed at adults. It’s almost (Monty) Pythonesque.”

Staging the production through the summer allowed the guild to cast many of the 60-plus hopefuls who came to the spring audition for the guild’s fall production of the musical Annie.

“We knew that we would get a great turnout for the Annie auditions and felt this was an excellent opportunity to allow more young people to be involved in a show. It’s also important for the guild to expose a new audience to the fun and magic of live theatre,” said president Peggy Raftis.

Although she has handled numerous backstage and onstage roles with the GWTG, Megan Raftis noted she has really benefitted in her first turn in the director’s chair, from the wealth of experience provided by seasoned guild members, including her mother, Peggy, veteran director Patrick Smith, and GWTG artistic director Richard Jaunzemis.

The play will be staged Aug. 14, with performances at 2 and 7:30pm and on Aug. 15 at 2. Tickets are available for $5 at Harriston Home Hardware or by calling the GWTG box office at 519 3382778.

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Space comedy - Braeden Raftis portrays the Supreme Ruler of Crestview and Daniel Weppler is Bob the Sheep in the comedy, The Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock. The show runs Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

GUELPH – BYOTB (bring your own Teddybear).

It is time for the 22nd annual Teddy Bear Picnic at McCrae House. On Aug. 19 from 1 to 4pm, the museum will host an afternoon of Teddy Bear themed festivities.

This year the event has all of the old favourites as well as new entertainment, games, activities and crafts for families

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to enjoy. Highlighting the day will be performances by popular performer FireKracker Kelly the Klown, native drumming and stories with Jan Sherman, performances by the Suzuki String School of Guelph, as well as the appearance of a Guelph Storm Mascot.

Favourite picnic games that will keep everyone entertained

include the Teddy Bear road race, the Teddy Bear mural and bearsketball. Other activities designed with a Teddy Bear in mind include: the bear parachute, the Teddy Bear bottle toss, the bean bag bear toss, the bear catapult, the Teddy Bear picnic passport, the gummi bear guess, the Teddy Bear craft table and bear judging contests.

Categories for this year’s bear judging are: best Canadian Bear (bear dressed to celebrate Canada), best bear family (must include at least one adult and two children, plus Teddy Bears), best bear lookalike (best bear and child dressed the same), and best fairytale bear (bear dressed as knights and princesses, etc.).

Many community groups and businesses will set up activities and crafts created especially for the day. Special

guests include Action Read, the Canadian Embroiderers Guild Guelph, Canadian Red Cross, Dogs in the Park, East Side Mario’s, Edward Johnson Music Foundation, Guelph Community Christian School, Guelph Fire Department, Guelph Public Libraries, Guelph School of Art, Guelph Wellington barrier free committee, Magic Radio, Guelph Guild of Storytellers and more.

There are prizes and giveaways of goods donated by local merchants.

There is a $3 per person entrance fee charged at the gate. Guelph Museums members are free. Refreshments and snacks are available.

McCrae House is located at 108 Water Street, Guelph. For more information, call the Guelph Museum at (519) 8361221, extension 2773.

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ENTERTAINMENT Doors Open Fergus–Elora was a successful event C. WELLINGTON TWP. – On June 26, Centre Wellington residents and visitors once again had the opportunity to participate and explore the many doors opened at the annual Doors Open celebration of heritage, architecture, parks, and culture.

The event, which is now in its third year, has shown huge success despite the weather.

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featured 18 sites on the local tour for visitors.

The overwhelmingly positive feedback from visitor surveys shows the community had much to offer with this type of one day event and the potential for this event to grow is more than enthusiastic.

With over 4,500 visitors, 1,000 more than last year, the event is gaining momentum.

Not only were the 18 featured

sites on display, but the downtown cores of Elora and Fergus had a combination of fun, artistic, and historically educational events taking place.

A couple of new events this year were Doors Open Downtown Fergus historical walking tours, featuring Older Voices, and in Elora, the culinary walking tour where visitors can visit locally owned and operated restaurants and shops while

learning about the history and architecture of the area.

A joint undertaking of Heritage Centre Wellington, Wellington County Museum and Archives, and Elora Fergus Tourism, Doors Open Fergus Elora is also part of Doors Open Ontario an Ontario Heritage Foundation provincewide initiative to celebrate community heritage.

Hawk Workshop presented at The Arboretum Sept. 10 GUELPH - The Arboretum, University of Guelph Hawk Workshop will help participants develop skills in identifying migrating hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles, and

osprey.

The one-day workshop is on Sept. 10 from 9am to 4pm.

Through hands-on activities participants will learn about plumage, body shape, foraging

techniques, flight patterns, and migration times of 15 species.

The Arboretum’s naturalist, Chris Earley, will lead the workshop.

The registration fee is $75.

For more information or to register call The Arboretum at 824-4120 extension 52358.

The registration deadline is Aug. 27.

Picture of elegance - Doors Open Elora Fergus offered over 4,000 visitors all kinds of behind-the scenes glimpses, including this dining area.

Dance students called for Nutcracker auditions GUELPH - Live at the Hippo Pool Events is offering an opportunity for young local dancers to participate with the professional dancers of Ballet Jorgen Canada in the annual Group of Seven Nutcracker performances at River Run Centre.

There is now an audition call for Sept. 18.

In years past, students from dance schools in Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Orangeville, and the surrounding area have been selected by Ballet Jorgen Can-

ada to join the company’s professional cast for the Guelph performances.

There is no fee for the opportunity, which gives young dancers performance experience in a professional setting.

Audition time will be provided when dancers register. Auditions will be at the River Run Centre at 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, and auditioners are to come to the stage door.

The company is looking for dancers between ages 8 and 17,

and male and female dancers are welcome. there is no height restriction.

Selected students should be prepared to attend rehearsal for the remainder of the day and all day Sept. 19.

Students must commit to attend weekly rehearsals at Royal City School of Ballet and Theatre Jazz, 128 Woolwich St, Guelph (details of rehearsal schedule are yet to be determined)

Performances are Thursday, Dec. 2 and 3 at the River Run Centre.

Students will need to be available throughout both days for dress rehearsal with the ballet company and evening performances at 7:30pm All those auditioning must register in advance. Hopefuls should contact their dance teacher or call Carolynn at 1519-770-0442.

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After the business portion of the meeting there will be a BBQ and social.

Bert Nieuwenhuis, 519-941-0479 Chair District 5 Committee OSMA

nerships and engaging with the local agricultural community in the following ways: • Build commodity-specific donation programs to access edible 'seconds' or surplus crops that would otherwise be discarded • Connect with local farms for gleaning activities (volunteer groups collect produce at the end of the harvest that would otherwise be tilled back into the soil or discarded) We are currently working in each of these modes all across Ontario, and are looking for more farmers who would like to participate. If you are interested in participating in the program, or have any questions, please visit our website (http://www.oafb.ca/cho.html) or contact the regional coordinator in your area: Catherine Hickey (LONDON and Region) T: 519-659-4045 | E: catherine@communityharvest.ca Jennifer Ide (HAMILTON and Region) T: 905-664-9065, x 238 | E: jennifer@communityharvest.ca Todd Jaques (TORONTO and Region) T: 416-656-4100, x 2934 | E: todd@oafb.ca NEW EDUCATIONAL FOOD SAFETY VIDEOS Lindsay Arthur, OMAFRA – On-Farm Food Safety Research coordinated by the Food Safety and Traceability Programs Branch demonstrated that un-sanitized recycled hydrocooler water increased generic E. coli prevalence on crops from 15% to 80%. That’s a five fold increase!

Post harvest water sanitation is a key practice that can cause significant food safety risk if done improperly.

There are a number of different technologies currently available for water sanitation. To check these out, go to: http://bit.ly/aH8fMj - to view some short videos.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN / GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham, Program Rep. The new species at Risk Farm Incentive Program has been announced and has some very attractive cost share caps.

All projects are 50% cost share. BMP categories 10, 11, 16, 19 and 24 are all covered. I would gladly mail a copy of the brochure or you may view it on www.ontariosoilcrop.org/en/-programs/programs.htm - the OSCIA website. This is an excellent opportunity for such projects as tree planting, erosion control, fencing, etc.

Don’t forget you will need your Premises Identification number to complete your Cost Share application on Wednesday, Sept.

15 at the OMAFRA office in Elora if you have livestock or poultry on your farm.

The next Growing Your Farm Profits workshop will be

held Wednesday Oct. 6t and completed Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the OMAFRA meeting room; no cost.

Lunch provided.

The workshop is an opportunity for you to rate your management abilities and come up with a plan to improve them with the help of Cost Share Financial Assistance. To sign up, or for more information, please call John Benham at 519-846-3394.

COMING EVENTS Aug. 16 & 19 Waterloo Environmental Farm Plan Workshop at the Linwood Community Centre at 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Bring your own lunch or buy it from the Linwood Corner Store. To pre-register, please call Franklin Kains at 519-742-4591.

Aug. 19 Wellington County Plowing Match, hosted by Township of Erin. Location: #5808 Eighth Line, Hillsburgh; enter at the soccer and ball diamonds. The plow field is at the very back of this property. For more information, call Ruth Darrington, 519-8469210.

Aug. 21 District 1 Sheep Meeting - Farm Tour. Place - Bill McCutcheon's farm at Grand Valley. For more information, contact Bill Duffield at 519-899-2663.

Aug. 21 & 28 Grand River Fair, Elora. For more information, call: 519-846-8879.

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

Aug. 27 - 29 Palmerston Fall Fair on Cavan Street. For more information, call: 519-343-3427.

Sept. 1 & 2 Sheep Infrastructure Workshop, Grand Valley area. This two day course is sponsored by the Large Flock Operators and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food, and Rural Affairs. Workshop agenda and registration details are available on-line at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/sheep/20081211.htm.

Sept. 3 - 6 Orangeville Fall Fair. For more information, call: 519942-9597.

Sept. 4 - 6 Mount Forest Fall Fair (151st). For more information, call: 519-323-4871.

Sept. 8 - 12 Arthur Fall Fair (154th). For more information, call: 519-848-5917.

Sept. 10 - 11 Aberfoyle Fall Fair & Tractor Pull. For more information, call: 519-824-2369.

Sept. 14 - 16 Outdoor Farm Show, Canada’s Outdoor Park, Woodstock. Check for details at: http://www.outdoorfarmshow.com/.

Sept. 17 - 19 Fergus Fall Fair, Centre Wellington Sportsplex. For more information, call: 519-856-9621.

Sept. 17 - 19 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair on George Street. For more information, call: 519-338-5202.

Area riders place well at competition PALGRAVE - Veteran rider Michael Grinyer and his longtime partner Alcatraz won Sunday’s $25,000 Best Western Grand Prix at the Caledon Equestrian Park.

Grinyer and Alcatraz were

one of 17 horse and rider combinations to take the field.

Kevin Maxie, of Elora, and his new partner Legende de B’Neville, gave a valiant effort finishing with one rail down in 39.27, good for sixth place.

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Peter Gisborn, of Erin, on Sir R, finished ninth.

Earlier in the week, local riders made their presence known at the Equestrian Festival.

Erynn Ballard, of Hillsburgh, dominated the professional divisions, earning five championship awards and four reserve championships.

Ballard runs Looking Back Farm with her family, in Tottenham.

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County plowing match returns Aug. 18 to town after 58 years HILLSBURGH - It’s been a while.

The Wellington County Plowing Match is returning to the Hillsburgh area after 58 years and organizers are also looking for for Queen of the Furrow contestants who will take part in the plowing - and will receive help if they need it.

This year the match will be on Aug. 19 with for a full day

of plowing and Queen of the Furrow activities.

This is only the second time that the former township of Erin has hosted the county match, with the last one on Oct 3, 1952 on the farm of John Graham. The Wellington County Plowman's committee will hold the match on 40 acres of property recently purchased by Erin, directly behind the sports

fields in Hillsburgh (Fire number 5808 Eighth Line, with entry at the sports fields and the plowing field at the back of the property.

The Wellington County Plowing Match attracts plowmen and spectators from inside and outside of county to show amateur and professional plowing skills with horses, antique tractors and plows, and modern

tractor and plows. The 4-H Sod Busters will also be hosting their achievement day at this match.

The people plowing are competing for cash prizes and trophies and some use the match as practice for the International Plowing Match that is held being held in Elgin and St. Thomas from Sept 21 to 25.

Visitors are encouraged to attend for the day and see what a plowing match is all about.

The Wellington County Plowmen's committee is also looking for Queen of the Furrow contestants.

It is an opportunity for enthusiastic young women from the area to represent Wellington County at the International Plowing Match and

compete for the title of Ontario Queen of the Furrow.

Contestants will increase their public speaking skills and have an opportunity to show off their passion for agriculture.

Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 25.

Anyone interested can contact Beth-Ann Weppler at 519-3278921 for more information.

Here’s the beef - John Gillespie, director of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association and past chairman of the Beef Information Centre, presented 90 pounds of beef to Tracy Marchesich, operations manager of the Guelph food bank. submitted photo

In line - Ron Cook, left, chooses just the right pork chop for Rueben Oehm, right, with Brad Richardson next in line at the Clifford & District Rotary appreciation night. photos by Bonnie Whitehead

Rotary Club holds appreciation night CLIFFORD - President John Caesar welcomed over 60 volunteers to the Clifford & District Rotary Club volunteer appreciation dinner last month at John Hobelman Memorial Park.

After dinner, Caesar thanked those who donated time and expertise to the 36th annual Rotaryfest. He was especially thankful to Ron Cook and Peter Jefferson for their barbecuing skills.

Event chairman Jim Harkness shared an overview of the weekend, highlighting its many organizers, challenges, and charms. Although, the final report on finances was not available, he believes the club made a profit and has plans,

changes, and a designated tractor brand in the works for 2011.

The addition of the Great Lakes Truck Club increased the number of trucks. Having Steve Plunkett arrive with his one-of-a-kind 1934 Cadillac V16 convertible was a boost to the status of the show.

Verdon Zurbrigg was assured that Plunkett was impressed with the show and will return next year with another of his Cadillacs. Visitors, vendors, campers, classic cars, trucks, and small engines were increased, the women’s program was better attended, and the weather held beautifully. The tail-gate party and loonie scramble were two new ventures that were well received.

The Farmall Square Dance Team may not make another appearance next year, but there is always hope. The eight men who parade their tractors around the earthen square dance floor offer a unique form of entertainment that is receiving Canada wide fame.

Leonard Underwood introduced two students from Norwell District Secondary School who formed a club called Interact, on behalf of the Rotary Club.

The attempt to form the club looked bleak to Ally Jewell and Chris Raftis, but with persistence and a great motivational scheme, they found 50 students eager to learn how to create positive

Riverview Stables hosting barrel racing Aug. 21, 22 FERGUS - Riverview Stable is hosting OBRA (Ontario Barrel Racing Association) show and a National Barrel Horse Association) co-sanctioned show Aug. 21.

That will be followed by a OBRA youth team tournament on Aug 22.

Some of the best barrel racers in Ontario are expected to

attend. The show starts at 10am on Aug 21 and at 9am on Aug 22.

The show will be held at 8115 County Road 18. The show includes classes for 12 and under, and open events, youth events, and senior events.

Organizers expect to have from 60 to 100 horses at the

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Salute to club founders - Leonard Underwood and John Caesar, left and right, welcomed Chris Raftis and Ally Jewell to talk about their Interact Club at the Rotary appreciation night held in Clifford.

show.

The event is also open to spectators. The youth team tournament has eight teams of three or four riders of varying skill levels, and the focus is on fun.

For more information, contact Mae Thorne at 519-7878060 or email to budd.thorne@sympatico.ca.

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This automatically propelled the club to elite status as the largest club at Norwell. They organized a winter clothing drive for area food banks and were overwhelmed with the generous response. They feel encouraged to know they are contributing in the world through the Rotary clubs of Clifford and Drayton.

They intend to focus their attention with ongoing projects for Haiti and a school in Africa.

Jewell and Raftis are thrilled with the response and conclude the club will prosper.

GUELPH - The Ontario Cattlemen’s Association donated over 90 pounds of smoked Ontario corn fed beef brisket to the food bank here on Aug. 3.

The locally beef was featured at the Food Day held in Elora on July 31.

John Gillespie, OCA director and past chairman of the Beef Information Centre, presented the beef to Tracy Marchesich, operations manager of the Guelph Food Bank.

The meat will be divided into family sized portions for families in need.

“Food banks are a great way to give back to the community. The beef producers in Ontario work hard to ensure a

safe, high quality product is available for all to enjoy. “ said Gillespie.

According to the Ontario Association of Food Banks over 350,000 Ontarians from across the province use food banks each month which is close to 3% of the Ontario population. Nearly 40% of the mouths fed from Ontario food banks are those of children.

The Ontario Cattlemen’s Association represents the interests of Ontario’s 19,000 beef producers. OCA promotes Ontario beef cattle production through policy planning, government lobbying, industry development programs, research, and communications.

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Fotocan - Helping Haitians with temporary housing FROM PAGE THREE their time for the less fortunate.

Robinson added the first trip was tied in with Friends of the Orphans, Canada.

Speers said through our church, we asked to stay with NPH (Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos).

He said Friends of the Orphans Canada supports Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos homes for orphaned and abandoned children, in nine countries in Latin America and Caribbean.

NPH International is a charitable organization serving poor, orphaned, abandoned or other especially needy children with homes throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Its mission is to provide homes in which the children receive food, clothing, health care, and education in a Christian family environment based on the principles of unconditional acceptance and

Both he and Robinson laughed as Eygenraam asked what the pair thought when he came along with this new project.

Speers said what Eygenraam has come up with is very affordable.

Eygenraam said in the brochure the donation breakdown amounts to the equivalent of a half cup of coffee a day over three years.

Speers quipped that he would rather see people pay the $500 up front.

Eygenraam said that standing in the shelter, “to us it seems like a little shed ... and to them it is like a castle.”

Speers said everyone goes down for different reasons.

“Ninety per cent of the time you get hooked going down just once.

Robinson said for many it is like part of the family, especially for those making several trips. “You see the kids grow and their language improve.”

Speers said, “It’s hard to believe how much the orphanage changes from year to year.”

Speers attributes his own involvement as being inspired by his spouse.

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He said there was a ren couple , one of the child e soccer games e. th er of th e e er on w g s w h o rin an di Du na Ca e th at iness th couldn’t expressed happ love, sharing, work and responsibility.

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Robinson said that in the beginning, he had his own business, a portrait studio, and so he could go for only a few weeks at a time.

Once he retired in 2007, he was able to spend more time helping Speers to coordinate efforts and groups.

Speers said that his own trips volunteering have ranged from two to nine weeks.

go on that particular trip and had to back out.

“We stepped in and took their place - and I’ve been going back ever since.”

“I work with contractors day in and out, and at the end of the day when you hand over a three dollar tape measure or some other tool ... and giving one tool to each tradesman down there. And the tears coming out of grown men.

You just don’t know how much that hits home. It’s like an emotional roller coaster ride for me.”

Now, he said, group members always take tools down with them and leave them to start the shop for the children - whether it be for mechanics, carpentry, or sheet metal.

He noted one lady from Mitchell has always been involved in sewing.

Each year, she and up to six older women teach sewing, crocheting, quilting, and knitting.

“The children ask ... is Pat coming this year?”

Robinson said Pat usually volunteers for four weeks.

“She goes down and there’s 200 children calling her by name.”

He said after a person’s first trip down, “You’d probably want to go down every year as well.”

The costs to volunteer for two weeks is $2,500.

Robinson explained that roughly $1,000 of that is for the flight, $500 covers costs while there, such as food, lodging, transportation, and weekend sidetrips. The remainder of the cost goes directly to the project.

Robinson said if costs can be lowered, any additional funds remain with the orphanage.

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Speers added that because it is a buildHe ing trip and people are going said the medical team used down as volunteers, there is a to come every two years, but full tax receipt for the $2,500. this marks the third year they Robinson noted that for the have attended every year. past three years, part of one of “It’s to the point they are the two teams going down is a asking, do you mind if we medical team. come back again this year.

The medical clinic at the For more information visit orphanage acts as a home base the website www.fotocan.org to bring in people from outly- or contact; Ken Speers 519ing areas for different type of 343-5161 missiontrip@symmedical exams for eyes, ears, patico.ca or Mark Robinson throat and other issues.

519-343-5149 m.v.robinsonPrior to that team coming @hotmail.com in, another team goes to the vilLater this year, the Palmerlages to see who needs the ston/Fotocan Charity Golf medical attention.

Tournament in support of Over a two week period, the Friends of the Orphans Canada team processes roughly 120 (FOTO-CAN) will be held at people per day.

Pike Lake Golf & Country “Most of them don’t have Club between Harriston and enough money to get a check- Mount Forest on Sept. 19. up. And if they need something Al the proceeds from that done, it almost needs to be on a tournament will go to the payment plan over five or ten building fund for Friends of the years,” Speers said.

Orphans Canada. FOTO-CAN “With the free clinics, there is a non-profit, tax exempt are usually nuns in the commu- organization with the sole purnity, and we ask them to select pose of providing support for the top 80 to 100 people who disadvantaged children in need medical attention, and South and Central America and we’ll give them a free clinic.” the Caribbean.

Runners-up - The Puslinch Predators boys under 9 team had an excellent showing at the Milton soccer tournament July 24 and 25, and won the silver medal. From left: Tommy Figliuzzi, Alex Figliuzzi, Joseph Markovinic, Justin Gauthier, Joseph Haworth, Harry Tibbetts, Jacob Keats, Nathan Hamilton, Ben Lane, Trent Dicicco, and Michael Metzinger.

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ERIN- For the first time in years it didn’t rain on EWCS’s annual Golf Tournament fundraiser.

The weather was a small piece of the success of the day.

Every golfer spot was sold weeks in advance and the event raised more money than ever before.

Over 140 players enjoyed 18 holes at Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club, where they had an opportunity to win a variety of prizes that included trips and $10,000 cash cour-

tesy of RBC in Erin & Hillsburgh.

“It is really the volunteers who deserve so much of the credit for this year’s success.

The committee members have been working for months to find sponsors and they did an amazing job”, said Caroline Turnbull, EWCS’s marketing and revenue development coordinator.

The winning team this year was John Deschamp, Martin Quigley, Peter Noakes & Scott Belanger.

New this year, EWCS introduced a Service Group Contest for golfers from any of the local service clubs.

The first winners of the trophy were Mary Cunningham, Wilson Belford, and Wolfgang and Chris Stichnothe - which is a mixed team of Optimists and Rotarians.

The staff and volunteers are already looking forward to the next one.

That tournament is on the third Tuesday in July next year..

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 13, 2010 PAGE ELEVEN

Continued from page 2 *** Erin Hoops Benefit Night at the Bushholme Inn. Starts at 9:30 pm.

Door prizes. Live band, Doghouse, rock 'n roll music. $5 cover charge, all goes to Erin Hoops. Come out and help Erin Hoops as you have fun too. *** The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd. Guelph. Weekly Saturday night dance with Brad Pembleton. Entertainment starts at 8pm, lounge is open 12 noon to midnight on Saturdays.

AUG 22 Showcase concert with Maryanne Cunningham & the Red Rascal Band at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** Re-scheduled Palmerston Ag. Society Tractor Pull. Sunday Aug. 22 at 11 am to be held at the fairgrounds. Call Angela 519-3433427 or Paul 519-343-5062. *** The Ennotville Historical library annual corn roast and potluck dinner will be held at 6:30pm at the library. Everyone welcome.

– Free. Tickets call 519-843-2141. *** The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd. Guelph. Weekly Saturday night dance with Bill Dickinson. Entertainment starts at 8pm, lounge is open 12 noon to midnight on Saturdays.

AUG 29 Showcase concert with Variety Night with Paul Weber at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** Farm to Fork- Puslinch Community Centre, Aberfoyle. 2-5pm Fine food and wine pairings, entertainment, auction. Contact Ken Williams of the Optimist Club of Puslinch for more information at 519-763-0309. *** Palmerston Fair Community Church Service, ATV/lawnmower pull, 4-H beef show. For info. call Don 519-343-5141. *** St. Paul's Anglican Church Chicken BBQ at Palmerston Community Centre 4:30 - 6:30pm. Chicken Dinner $12, Chicken Strips $6. For tickets call 519-343-3021.

AUG 23

AUG 30

Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Breakfast Financial Session: Estate Planning: Building Your Legacy at 9:30am (You must pre-register

by Aug.18) Call 519-787-1814 to register.

Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Seminar: It’s not Your Grandmother’s Hearing Aid at 10am. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

AUG 25 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. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Bus Trip: The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Depart: 8:30am, return: 6:30pm. $88 members OR $98 non-members. Register early to avoid disappointment. Call 519787-1814 to register. *** Palmerston Ag. Society's Ambassador of the Fair Competition in the community centre. 8pm. Admission: Adults $5, under 12 free.

Call Chris 519-343-2783 for details. *** Until August 28- Holstein Drama Group presents Oklahoma .

7:30pm (August 29 at 2pm). $15 - adult, $10 - 6 - 12 years, 5 and under Free. At the Optimist Community Centre, Holstein. Tickets and information: 519-334-3310. *** August 25-28- “The Decorator”, a laugh-out-loud comedy by Donald Churchill, directed by Jo Phenix. Starring Neville Worsnop, Elizabeth Glenday, Jill Peterson. Wed, Thurs, Sat 2:30pm. Thurs, Fri, Sat 8:00pm. Box Office 519-855-4586.

AUG 27 Palmerston Fair parade at 6:30. Taste of Minto at 7pm in the community centre. Arena open for viewing exhibits. For info. call Grace 519-343-5181. *** Attention all married couples . Do you feel like you should have this marriage thing figured out by now, but don't? Do you want "more from your marriage?... Or perhaps you're just looking for an idea for a date night with your spouse. Consider this your invitation to see the movie that inspired the "Love-Dare" movement.

Fireproof will be showing at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 149 Frederick St. Arthur at 7pm. Free. For more information contact Jeannette and Al Plat 519-848-3615 or Bonnie and Chris McIntosh 519-848-5852.

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 & Dinner - $185. Golf, Cart and Lunch - $145. Dinner only $50. Arrival, Registration & 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 & 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. *** Free BBQ & Big Rig Starlight Drive-In. 7:15pm start (Rain or shine). Hot dogs, children activities and a VeggieTale movie.

Whites Road Pentecostal Church, Harriston. *** Palmerston Fair. Farmer's breakfast, farmer's market, tailgate garage sale, baby show, pet show, helicopter rides, 4-H dairy show, auction. For info. call Angela 519-343-3427. *** Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Beef BBQ at Marion Hall, 79 Freelton Road. 4 - 7pm. Cash Bar available. Family entertainment.

Tickets: Order early and get a $1off . Adult: $15, Children under 12-$8, Kids under 5- Free. Tickets: Barb Tuin 905-659-0224 or Church Office: 905-659-3305. *** Pork Barbeque at St. James Church Butterfly Garden. Dinner served at 5:30pm. Adults - $15. Kids 5-12 - $7. Children Under 5

SEPT 1 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Drop-in Blood Pressure Clinic from 10am-12noon. No appointment needed . No charge Just drop-in! Call 519-787-1814.

Eggs-pert offerings - Wendy Heibert along with Harry and Ursula Pelissero of the Egg Farmers of Ontario offer egg salad cones as part of the recent photo by Mike Robinson Food Canada Day at the Grand River Raceway.

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SEPT3 Sept 3-6. Orangeville Agricultural Society Fall Fair. The perfect family outing! Theme: Ears to the Fair. Dairy, beef, goat, horse, midway and exhibits. call 519-942-9597 for info.

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

SEPT 4 The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd. Guelph. Weekly Saturday night dance with Graham & Bowie. Entertainment starts at 8pm, lounge is open 12 noon to midnight on Saturdays. *** Until September 6th. The 151st Mount Forest Fall Fair. Poultry, Beef and Goat Displays, Homecraft Exhibits, Livestock Shows, Horse Pull, Carnival Games, Entertainment Stage and Free Pony Rides! For more information, call Deb at 519-323-1930.

SEPT 5 Showcase concert with Crossover Junction at the Bandstand, Gore Park, Elmira. 7-9pm. Free. *** Memorial service at Huxley Cemetery, north of Hillsburgh at 2:30pm. If weather is inclement, it will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in town. Please bring a lawn chair and notify friends and relatives who might like to attend.

SEPT 7 Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Pilates for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis class at 11am (8 weeks), Break Through: Osteoporosis Prevention & Management 11:45am (8 weeks), Brain Gym Workshop at 1:30pm. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

SEPT 6 BBQ Smoked Pork Chop Dinner. Ballinafad Community Centre.

Rain or Shine. Continuous service from 5-7pm. Includes silent auction and Bounce Castle for the kids. Adults $14. For tickets call 905-877-4072.

SEPT 8 Until December 19- Separate Beds. A High Seas Comedy By Maryjane Cruise. Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St., St. Jacobs.

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

This month's theme “A fool and his money”. Special Guest: Paul Conway. Boathouse at 116 Gordon St. Donations graciously accepted. Not suitable for children. Sandy Schoen 519-767-0017. *** Euchre Harriston, Legion #296 Harriston, Ontario. Start at 8pm.

Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 519-338-2843.. *** The Grand Quilt Guild meet at 7:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fergus. Guest speaker is Wendy Spreitzer of Perkin Ontario with her Trunk show of Landscape, applique, embroidery and 3-D flower quilts. Everyone Welcome. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre - Drop-in Hearing Clinic 11am12noon - No appointment needed! No charge! Just drop-in! Learn to Play Pool at 1pm OR Learn to Play Chess at 1pm. Call 519787-1814 to register.

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HOROSCOPES - For the third week of August ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Take some time for introspection, Aries.

You need to slow down and focus on recharging your inner batteries. Otherwise you run the risk of overdoing it.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Slow down and take in the scenery, Taurus. You've been missing out on quite a bit by hustling all the time. You meet up with a friend on Tuesday.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a tricky situation arises and you have to weigh all your options before making a decision. Put all of your thoughts on paper to make things more coherent.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, when others turn to you for advice you really don't know what to say. While you enjoy being friendly and outgoing, you don't want to hinder relationships with the wrong advice.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Speak your mind, Leo. Others are just waiting to hear what you have to say.

When it comes between choosing a friend or a family member, go with family.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, control will be difficult to garner this week, so avoid starting any important projects. Better to leave them for when you are in the driver's seat.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, someone is going to come to your rescue. You just don't know who this person will be just yet. Keep an eye out for your guardian angel.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It seems like you don't have much luck lately, Scorpio. It could take a while for things to turn around for the better.

Hang on and be patient for a little while longer.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There's not much room for error with a current situation, Sagittarius. Therefore, make sure you dot all of your "i"s and cross all of your "t"s this week.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, someone questions your authority this week and you don't have the strength to get into an argument about it. Instead, pay no attention and go about your business.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You feel backed against a wall, Aquarius, and rightly so. Instead of worrying about every little thing, check out the bigger picture. You could be surprised by the results.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take the time to get to know a new neighbor. This person could be that close friend you have been seeking.

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 13, 2010

The

County of Wellington “Connecting Citizens with County News”

Spirit of Hills 2010

WELLINGTON COUNTY’S LONGEST SERVING EMPLOYEE RETIRES

HILLSBURGH FAMILY FUN DAY!

After over 38 years of service in the County Roads Department doing Accounting, Janet McMillan, is retiring! During her career with the County, Janet has worked with various departments, local municipalities and the Guelph Suburban Road Commission. In February 2011, she will be recognized by the Ontario Good Roads Association for her 41 years of total service working in the Roads industry.

Saturday, August 21, 2010 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh 10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Young at Heart Choir Historical Walking Tour Politicians’ Olympics

Classic car show bouncy castle food & vendors games for the kids face painting silent auction

Janet plans to spend her retirement spoiling her grandchildren and volunteering in the community.

presented by

Wellington County Council and staff wish Janet all the best in her retirement!

the hillsburgh lions club & the let’s get growing committee

CURBSIDE COLLECTION CARDBOARD REMINDER ✓ Bundle cardboard with string or tape to no larger than 30 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm (1’ x 2’ x 2’).

✓ Up to three bundles may be placed out on collection day. ✓ Large cardboard boxes must be broken down into smaller pieces to fit Fourth 2010 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event Day

Congratulations!

Summertime at Wellington Terrace

Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Erin Community Centre, 1 Boland Dr., in Erin Wellington County residents only. No charge to participate.

For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.

for more information on Wellington Terrace, please call: 518.846.5359

Child care spaces available in mount forest The County of Wellington Child Care Services currently has space available at the Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre.

• High quality child care and educational environment • Directly Operated by the County of Wellington • Registered Early Childhood Educators • Space available for children 18 months to 5 years • Hours of operation 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Full and part time spaces available • Play based early learning • Nutritious snacks and lunches provided • Subsidy available

County of Wellington Administration Centre 74 Woolwich St. Guelph, ON N1H 3T9

The Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre is located at: 311 Foster Street in Mount Forest.

For more information, please call: 519.323.1653.

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