Inside Wellington 082412

INSIDE WELLINGT­­­ON

Second Section AUGUST 24, 2012

London Calling: Anderson, Karn shooting for Paralympic gold

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Melville Boys now playing at Drayton Festival Theatre

EVENTS SPORTS ENERGY CONSERVATION MOUNT FOREST FAIR RURAL LIFE COUNTY PAGE the second section of the wellington advertiser

-

free press

-

news weekly™

PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of the Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012

BE A LEAD

ER

in your o wn right ADER BE AurLE own right in yo

Public Service announcements

%, giving 100 see you …if others they will want to give are chances %

100

…if others see you giving 10 chances 0%, are they will want to give

100%

653 St David St N. • 519-843-2550 www.fergusprinting.com

rint !

We pFLYERS/POSTERS

Sunday September 9, 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

The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including bus trips, fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop in programs. Registered programs may be taken by anyone over 18 years old. Don’t be disappointed register early for all programs and seminars. Check out our website at www.centrewellington.ca or call 519-787-1814. *** Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre, Fergus. Every Thursday 7:30pm. $2 members.

Fri. Aug. 24

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: Ann Estil, Sya VanGeest. For more information please call Bev at 519-821-1312. *** Join us for Fourth Friday Knit Ins. Learn how to knit or crochet and help Guelph Arts Council prepare to Yarn Bomb St. George’s Square during Culture Days. Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk Street. 519-836-3280 for more info. *** “This is Tom Jones” featuring Dave LaFame, also appearing: Joe Lucchetta at the Guelph Legion, 57 Watson Parkway S. Tickets $15 and may be purchased at the branch. *** All Saints Community Dinner. Bring your friends and come on down to Erin’s best dinner deal, every 4th Friday of the month, 6-7pm. No sermon & no charge; free will offerings gratefully accepted. All Saints Church, 81 Main Street, Erin. “Erin’s tallest building” *** Palmerston fair parade assembles at Lawrence Park at 5:45pm leaves at 6:30pm. Contact: Joan 519-343-3935. Contact: Grace 519-343-5181.

Sat. Aug. 25

Marsville Lions Community Breakfast. $5 per person. Marsville “Proceeds to local Community Centre. Last Saturday of every month. 7:30-10:30am. www.ferguselorarotary.com Community projects” Also, recycling of wine bottles, beer bottles and cans, pop cans.

Held under lottery license #M634122. *** The Fair ad_layout 12-07-31 1:04 PM Page 1 FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Held at Grand River Raceway Saturday Night Dance at the Elora Legion featuring Swan Creek.

Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora Starts at 8pm. Cost $10 per person, lunch provided. Call 519-846and Fergus Elora Rotary Club 9611 for more information. *** Ontario Toy Show and Auction 9am-4pm. Show: Sunday 10am-3pm. Quality Inn Hotel and Convention Centre. Hwy 59 and 401 (exit 232 N) Woodstock. More info.

519-537-3753. *** South Luther School 130th Anniversary and School Reunion. Registration at 1pm.

Pot luck dinner at 5pm. Bring old photos. All welcome.

Aug Aug 31st, 31s 3 st, Sept Se S ep pt 1st, 1s stt, 2nd 2n 2 nd & 3rd 3 *** The Upper Credit Humane Society’s Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, RR#4, 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown. PreRegistration preferred. Shotgun start 1:30pm. Golf, dinner, awards, contests, silent auction, 50/50 Draw and more. Contact The Th T he H Ho Homecraft om me ec cr ra afft a an and nd L Liv Livestock Livestoc iv ve est stto oc ck S c Sh Shows, Shows how ows ws s, Laura at 416-706-7406. *** Ag Ag gr ricu ullttu ur ra al Awareness Awar A war w ar are eness en ne es ss Ed du d ucation, uc ca attiio on n, Agricultural Education, Fish fry dinner

by Howells Ant A nttiq iq qu ue Farm Fa F ar rm Equipment Eq qu uiip pm me en nt Display, Di D Display is sp pllay ay y,, Petting y Pe P ettttiin ng Zoo, Zo Z Zoo oo o, Antique Fish. Rockmosa Community Market Eat Ea E at Local Lo L oc ca al Farmers Fa F ar rm me er rs Ma M ar rket rk r ke et Center in Rockwood. Sittings 5/7pm. Tickets $14/adult and $7 child under 12. Admission by tickets only, no take out.

Live Liv L iv ve E Ent Entertainment Enter ntte ertta tainment aiin nm me en nt o on S Sa Saturday Satur attu ur rd day ay Night, Niig N ght htt, Presented by the KofC and Demolition De D em mo olliittiio on Derby Derby, De D er rby by y,, T y Truck Tru r uck uc ck and an a nd Tractor Tractor ra r act ctto or Pull, Pull Pu P ullll, CWL. For tickets call Fred

ORANGEVILLE O RA ANG GEV G EV VIIL LL LE FAIR L FAIR

Labour Day Weekend

Th T his is Year’s Ye ea ar’’s Theme Th T he em me m This

“Grandma’s “ Gra G ra an nd dma ma’s Kitchen” Kit K ittc che c he en”

Mid M idw dw way ay y Rides, Rid R id de es s, Helicopter He H elliic co op ptte er r Rides, Rides Rid R id de es s, Midway Coo Cooking Co ok kiin ng D De Demonstrations, Demons em mo on ns sttr ra attiio on ns s, C Ca Car ar S Sh Show how how

See our website: www.orangevillefairgrounds.ca www w.orangevi .orangevillefair for a schedule of o events and times

519-824-0454, Maria 519-856-9196, or Lawrence 519-605-0498. *** Arthur Legion, Karaoke 8:30pm. *** Badenoch Community Centre Barbecue/Corn Roast/Quilt draw.

Live entertainment. 5-7pm. For tickets call 519-763-1067. *** Palmerston Fair Farmers’ Breakfast 8-10 am. Tailgate garage sale, children’s activities, reptile show and birds of prey show, 4-H dairy show, texting competition, helicopter rides, auction at 3pm, corn roast at 5:30, and youth dance at 7:30. Contact: Angela 519-343-3427.

Sun. Aug. 26

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30-6:30pm.

Palmerston Community Centre. Adults $13. Children 10 & under $6. Tickets: 519-343-3318. *** Sunday Night Showcase Concert - with Doug Deboer & Hard Ryde (Bluegrass), 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Palmerston Fair community church service at 10am. 4-H open beef show at noon, Amazing Race at 1pm, roast beef supper at 4:30. Contact: Grace 519-343-5181. *** Erin Legion Jamboree, Doors open at 12:30pm. Dinner at 5pm.

For more info. please call the Erin Legion 519-833-7467.

Mon. Aug. 27

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. 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. 28

C.W. Probus Club 10am. Aboyne Hall - Wellington County Museum. Speakers: Rick Goodfellow and Ian Evans. Topic: Elora Adventure Club’s Fabulous Cycling Tours. All retired seniors welcome; membership available. *** Maryborough (Moorefield) Horticultural Society Fall Flower Show. 7:30pm Moorefield Community Centre. Speaker: Barrie Hopkins. Topic: Good Bugs-Bad Bugs. Everyone welcome. *** Congregate Monthly Dining Programs - People of all faith denominations welcome. Donations appreciated. 12pm-2pm.

Harriston Legion - Vacation Memories - bring a memento or photograph of a memorable vacation.

Thurs. Aug. 30

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

Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Congregate Monthly Dining Programs - People of all faith denominations welcome. Donation appreciated. 12-2pm. Arthur United Church – Book Worm Club. *** Guelph Enabling Garden, Riverside Park at 689 Woolwich Street North, Guelph workshop “DIY Health and Beauty” 7- 8pm. Learn how the garden provides us with nutritious vitamins and nutrients that can be used in home-made” do-it-yourself” natural health and beauty products. For more information on the Enabling Garden please call Lea Tran, horticultural therapist at 519-993-5323.

Barrie Hill/Speedside Youth Group presents

Beef BBQ & Corduroy Road Guatemala Mission Trip Fundraiser

Sunday September 2nd 4:00-7:00pm 7666 Mill Rd.,Victoria Rd. N. Guelph

D n’ t M Don’t Do Mi Miss iss ss tth this his is 4 D Day ay Ce Celebration elleb br b ra attio ion o L of Lo Local oc ca al A Ag Agriculture! gr riic cu ullttu ure! ur !

Sun. Sept. 2

Sunday Night Showcase Concert – band to be announced. 7pm; free, Gore Park bandstand, Elmira. *** Eramosa Pastoral Charge/ Junior Youth Group Guatemala Mission Trip Fundraiser. Beef Barbecue and Corduroy Road.

4-7pm. Guelph. $ 25 per person. Tickets 519-767-3168. *** Barrie Hill and Speedside Church Youth Group Guatemala Mission Trip Fundraiser 4–7pm. 7666 Mill Rd. Guelph. For tickets call 519-767-3168. *** Bible talks. Sundays. September 2, 16 and 23. 4:30-5:30pm.

Nassagaweya Community Centre, 11264 Guelph Line, Brookville.

Info: 519-822-5259.

Continued on page 11

For Tickets call:

519-767-3168 $25/person, children under 12 FREE

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012 PAGE THREE

From Fergus to London: Karn, Anderson lead Canadian team to Paralympic Games

by Chris Daponte

KITCHENER - Justin Karn throws his training partner to the ground over and over again, sending thunderous echoes through an otherwise empty Asahi Judo Club.

For good measure the 31-year-old judoka incorporates some chokes and arm bars as sweat drips across his face.

It’s become a daily routine for Karn, a Fergus native now living in Kitchener, who has been training for over a decade for his shot to compete at the Paralympic Games.

“All that hard work is finally paying off,” said Karn, who departs for London, England on Aug. 24 and will compete on Aug. 30.

“To be able to finally represent my country in judo is amazing.”

The visually impaired athlete, who was born with a condition that makes it difficult to perceive depth, is ranked 12th in the world in the 60-kilogram division. But he has aspirations that far exceed his pre-games ranking.

“The goal is to win,” he said.

Fellow Paralympian and Fergus native Patrick Anderson is seeking the same result for the Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team.

“There’s no reason why we can’t win a gold medal,” said Anderson. “I think we should win.”

Anderson, 33, will be mov-

ing into the village in London along with his teammates this weekend and the team plays its first game on Aug. 30 versus Japan.

Though he is widely regarded as the best wheelchair basketball player in the world, and one of the best to ever play the sport, Anderson’s presence in London wasn’t always a sure thing.

After the Canadian team won the silver medal in 2008 at the Beijing games, Anderson, who has been a member of the national team since 1997, took 18 months off to pursue other interests, including studying music at Hunter College in New York City.

But early last year, after realizing he still had a strong desire to compete at an elite level, Anderson returned to the team. Since that time he has been focused on regaining the gold medal in London.

“I just felt like I should be at these games to represent Canada,” Anderson said. “It was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”

He has hinted these could be his last Paralympic Games, though he added he has learned never to say “never.”

Current coach Jerry Tonello has compared Anderson to American swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, who may not have the desire to come back in 2016, but has the

Another shot at gold - Patrick Anderson hopes to claim gold in London after winning a silver medal in 2008 at the Paralympic Games in Beijing. photo courtesy Wheelchair Basketball Canada

“innate talent” to compete if he decided to return.

“Pat is at that level,” Tonello said. “He’s one of the best players in the world.”

Anderson was born Edmonton and grew up in Fergus, where, like Karn, many of his relatives still reside.

Anderson enjoyed playing a number of sports as a child, including hockey. In 1989, at the age of 9, he was struck by a drunk driver and lost both of his legs above the knee.

He discovered wheelchair basketball in 1990, making it to the national team just seven years later.

His talent, height and speed helped him lead the Canadian team to Paralympic gold medals in 2000 and 2004 - he has averaged almost 21 points per game over three Paralympic Games - as well as the world championship in 2006.

He has earned myriad personal honours on the court over the years, including MVP awards at national championships and also in professional leagues in Europe and Australia.

“He’s a quiet leader,” Tonello said of Anderson. “He likes to lead by example on the court.”

Karn also prefers to let his performance do the talking. He jokes that he was left little choice by the other two competitors on the Canadian Paralympic judo squad, who nominated him to serve as their collective voice in the media leading up to the London games.

But both Anderson and Karn realize that helping promote their sports is part of being a Paralympian.

“We’re not just athletes.

We’re all doing our part to help grow the program,” Karn said.

But his work for the Paralympic team, and in particular its judoka, can also have its personal rewards. Increased publicity and better results ultimately could lead to more funding so he can dedicate more time to training.

A coach and trainer at the Asahi Judo Club, Karn has also cleaned the club to earn some extra cash to fund trips to train or compete in tournaments.

Karn’s road to the Paralympics, arguably a bit longer and rougher than Anderson’s, may have had as much of an influence on his new nickname - “the badger’ as his fighting style.

The Canadian Paralympic Committee and CTV came up with the handle as part of the Super Athletes commercial series airing on CTV. “It’s a scruffy animal that likes to defend itself,” Karn said of the badger. “It’s tough ... and it will take on anything.”

Karn was born in Guelph with aniridia, an eye condition that left him without irises. He also has astigmatism in both

Throw down - Justin Karn gets set to throw training partner Andrey Solovyev to the mat at the Asahi Judo Club in Kitchener. Karn and fellow Fergus native Patrick Anderson, of the men’s wheelchair basketball team, will compete at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London starting next week. photo by Chris Daponte

Cover photo: Patrick Anderson, courtesy of Wheelchair Basketball Canada/Bogetti-Smith Photography.

eyes and damaged corneas.

Regardless, growing up in Fergus he enjoyed a number of sports, most notably judo and swimming. At age 17 he moved to Brantford and later to Kitchener.

He had aspirations of reaching the Paralympics via the pool, but after graduating high school, he decided to dedicate himself to judo.

“It kind of came down to a very easy decision,” Karn said.

Several people suggested he concentrate on judo and then judo officials said they would help cover competition costs if

as well as he wanted to, but that was difficult considering he was concentrating more on different techniques and strategies than the overall result.

“We kind of used it as a training venue,” he said.

Karn then spent two weeks in Montreal to further prepare and has put in his final preparation and training at his home club in Kitchener.

“He’s ready,” said training partner and friend Andrey Solovyev. “He’s earned this [opportunity].”

Karn is thankful for the support of Solovyev, as well as his

“What I think about is my family and friends and the basketball community in Canada.”

- Wheelchair basketball star and Fergus native Patrick Anderson, on his motivation in London at the Paralympic Games. he did just that.

“I definitely love judo,” said Karn. “I still miss swimming, but it just seems judo is a better fit for me.”

Over the last decade, Karn has made a slow ascent to the top of his sport, despite several speed bumps along the way, including failing to qualify for the 2004 and 2008 Paralympic Games. But, much like the badger, he fought back and persevered to win bronze at the Para Pan American Games in Guadalajara last fall. In 2010, he was named the Pan American champion.

A month ago, Karn competed in the Canadian Judo Championships against sighted opponents, eventually claiming the silver medal in the master’s 66-kilogram division.

“It gave me some confidence,” said Karn.

He added he did not fare

family and friends, his judo club, fellow trainees and coaches, including Mark Burgess, John Batten and Paralympic judo coach Tom Thomson.

“I wouldn’t get anywhere without a good support team,” he said.

Following the Canadian athletes competing in the Olympic Games in London particularly the judoka, several of whom he has met - has motivated Karn to succeed in his first Paralympics.

“I really want to do well,” said Karn. “I’m very proud to represent Canada.”

Anderson echoed that sentiment and said while in London he will be thinking about everyone who helped him reach the pinnacle of his sport.

“What I think about is my family and friends and the basketball community in Canada,” said Anderson.

He noted a moment or two will be set aside to remember the contribution of Larry Galbraith, who died suddenly last year at age 60 during a wheelchair basketball tournament. The well known Fergus resident, who was also a longtime minor lacrosse volunteer, drove Anderson to many practices and events over the years.

“He was always a big supporter,” said Anderson. “He’s a perfect example of the type of people I’ll be thinking of when representing Canada.”

Anderson was married last year and now resides in Brooklyn, New York, though he tries to visit family and friends in Fergus as much as possible.

He says the men’s wheelchair basketball team has stumbled a bit over the last two years, including a disappointing loss to Columbia last year, but over the last few months the team has “turned a corner.”

In that time the Canadians have beaten the teams Anderson expects will be its toughest competition in London, including Great Britain, Australia and the U.S. The team was in the Netherlands from Aug. 14 to 19 for a tune-up tournament and Anderson said the team is gaining confidence and improving at executing at top speed - both important factors if the Canadians hope to bring back gold.

He also watched a bit of the Olympic Games earlier this month and is anxious to compete himself, noting he has been looking forward to London for the past 18 months.

“I’m really proud to represent the basketball community in Canada,” Anderson said.

To follow Karn, Anderson and the rest of Canada’s Paralympians, visit www.london2012.com/paralympics/sports.

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012

AND

ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: The Melville Boys bring Norm Foster’s humourous script to life

by Wilma Mol DRAYTON - Take two brothers, two sisters, lock them away in a cottage for a weekend and you’ll be sure to hear more than the birds chirping at any given time of day. And that is precisely the premise for Norm Foster’s play, The Melville Boys now playing at Drayton Festival Theatre.

In a classic exchange of male bravado, brothers Owen and Lee Melville must come to terms with each other’s polar opposite personalities.

Owen is a bombastic, narcissistic yet fun loving character, whose only desire is to live it up one last time before his

~

pending nuptials by fishing and drinking beer, while the more sober Lee (married, father of daughters) contemplates serious aspects of his life.

Add Mary, a female equivalent of Lee (minus the children), and Loretta, a cheeky and sharp-tongued sprite who had the audience laughing and wondering if romance was in the air.

Pair Owen and Loretta and Lee and Mary and you get the picture; a “date” night ensues along with a bit of lust.

The chemistry between Brad Austin and Shauna Black is instantaneous in their roles as the impetuous Owen and the

alluring, sexy Loretta. Black’s performance was absolutely salacious.

Austin’s youthful and somewhat rebellious appearance kept audience members holding their breath in anticipation of what Owen would say or do next. His comedic timing was bang on.

Anita La Selva’s role as Mary, the ever proper and conservative woman, was delightful as she bemoans her “marital” status while shoveling “turnip cake” down her throat.

Richard Quesnel’s stoic portrayal of the responsible brother, Lee, when combined with Mary’s character, remind-

A GAlA Fu n drAi s e r For Hos pice We lli nGton

n America Join us and be whisked away to Lati your friends! and you its This vibrant culture awa

Friday September 7

th

Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre Doors open at 5:30 pm

~

ed viewers that he is more complex, in their “Would they?

Wouldn’t they? Should they?

Shouldn’t they?” contemplations.

Although somewhat halted in the first set, Quesnel and La Selva legitimized the developing relationship of Lee and Mary.

The classic statement, “I laughed, I cried, it became part of me” is an accurate description of the wide range of emotions audiences experience during the two-hour production and easily mirrors any given family situation.

All four cast members gave a passionate and convincing performance, however, as a sister to two brothers and mother to three sons myself, it was the brash and caustic interaction of Owen and Lee that convinced me these two were indeed brothers - right down to the whipping of bread and beer cans.

The classic northern cottage set design was superb, including fine details right down to a deer head mount and potbelly

Brotherly love - Brad Austin and Richard Quesnel portray Owen and Lee Melville in Norm Foster’s The Melville Boys, on stage at the Drayton Festival Theatre until Sept. 1. submitted photo stove.

Set designer Stephen Degenstein and lighting designer Steve Lucas convinced audience members they had hiked along a northern lake shore and stumbled upon an unfolding

Finally.

An IT Firm that will help your business run, so you can run your business.

We use a state of the art monitoring, controlling and reporting platform which allows us to keep your systems up-to-date while running safely and efficiently. Most of our service and maintenance is performed remotely – saving your money and providing the least impact to your business!

visit www.managedserviceprovider.ca 350 Tower Street South - Fergus | 519.843.1234 | www.planetcpu.com

family drama.

Norm Foster’s play flirts with all aspects of humanity, including death, adultery and sexuality in a way that one wonders where this play is heading - yet he manages to do so in an edgy, “sort of” reverent way that leaves one embracing both the dark side and lighter side of the human experience.

The play does not resolve all the conflicts faced by the foursome, but when in life does that ever really happen?

The Melville Boys is on stage at The Drayton Festival Theatre until Sept. 1.

For tickets call 519-6385555 or visit www.draytonfestival.com for more information.

DraytOn FeStival theatre

• 2012 Season

Blue SueDe ShOeS: Live AuctionistA s from Premiere Auction

Linda Leja

memOrieS OF the king

orlando Valencia and his

Pachanga Latin Band with the best of Latin Music

Sept 12 - Oct 6 Relive a jukebox of Elvis Presley hits including “Love Me Tender”, “Hound Dog”, “Suspicious Minds”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Viva Las Vegas”, “In The Ghetto”, and many more.

Live Latino Entertainment Live & Silent Auction www.hospicewellington.org

This thrilling concert tribute stars awardwinning Elvis impersonator, Roy LeBlanc as the King of Rock ‘n Roll. Don’t miss it!

Sponsored by:

Created by Chris McHarge & Colin Stewart

Box Office 519-638-5555 draytonfestivaltheatre.com

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012 PAGE FIVE

Mount Forest Fair September 1st -3rd Mount Forest Fall Fair celebrates country charm MOUNT FOREST - The long weekend here means the sights and sounds of the harvest and the midway.

Annually held on the Labour Day weekend, the fair runs from Sept. 1 to 3 on Agricultural Society grounds.

In her remarks published in this year’s fairbook, president Cathy Moore welcomed everyone to the 153rd annual Mount Forest Fall Fair.

“Each year we look forward to seeing our returning exhibitors and meeting new ones. We are honoured to be able to display the talents and creations of students, farmers, gardeners, photographers, artists, crafters and culinary experts.”

The three-day event gears up on the Saturday with exhibits to be placed in the hall between 8am and 11am.

Between noon and 4pm the hall will close briefly to allow

judging of the exhibits.

At 4pm the hall opens, with the ambassador of the fair competition and dinner at the Mount Forest Sports Complex starting at 6:30pm.

Sunday starts off at 9:30am with a farmers’ market and the western horse show at the fairgrounds.

By 10am, the exhibit hall opens and the hunter and jumper show begins.

It also marks the start of the Drayton School of Music Jam Stage.

In addition to having a chance to see performances by teachers and students of the Drayton School of music, anyone is welcome to join in.

At 10:30, the Haflinger and light horse show begins at the track.

Starting off the afternoon activities at 1pm are the baby show in the auditorium and the

children’s pet show on the fairgrounds.

Though the London Olympics are now over, the Farmer’s Olympics take their place at 2:30pm, followed by a push cart derby at 3:30pm, and a pedal tractor pull at 4pm.

Monday starts off with the farmers’ market once more, this time beginning at 10am, the same time as the exhibit hall opening.

At the same time on the grass ring, spectators will have a chance to see future stars of the calf show.

The Drayton School of Music runs from 10am to 4pm Monday as well.

At 10:30am, the heavy horse show begins on the track, while the invitational 4-H cattle show is being held at the grass ring.

The parade, at noon, begins at the Mount Forest fire hall.

Streamline Auto Body Ltd.

At 2pm there will be an interactive Taekwondo demonstration with Dave Reeves of Phoenix Performance Centre.

The day caps off with the horse pull at the track.

Admission to the Mount Forest Fall Fair is $5 for adults, $1 for students and children are free when accompanied by an adult.

5PO )FBWZ $SPTT #PSEFS -JHIU %VUZ 'MBUCFE 5PXJOH t For All Your Light, Heavy Collision & Sand Blasting Needs 519-323-2770 Fax: 323-4189 110 Norpark Dr., Mount Forest, ON

SALE ON NOW !

Buy Now ... Save

535 Main St. N.,Mount Forest 1-877-209-GO RV (4678)

Ad deadline for Inside Wellington Thurs., 12 noon MOUNT FOREST Grey Rd. 109 RR#4 519-323-2755 1-800-307-7307

Sp o i l-M

e

Contact a Representative today for any questions!

Shane Wanless Kevin Horsburgh Steve Martin 519-323-6910 519-323-6235 519-323-6244

Proud supporter of the 153rd Mount Forest Fall Fair

Sponsored by:

Mount Forest Ag Society M&C Liquidation Store

Every completed passport receives a prize on the spot!

ADMISSION:

$5 Adults, $1 Students Children - Free w/Adult

ALL WEEKEND:

www.woollysyarns.ca · maxine@woollysyarns.ca 138 Main St W, Shelburne

Children’s Activities (Prize Booth) Livestock Displays (Fairgrounds)

Fallis Fallis & McMillian Barristers & Solicitors General Practice

Peter T. Fallis

Ernest J. McMillian*

Proud Supporter of the Mount Forest Agricultural Society

Mount Forest 150 Main St. S. 519-323-2800

Mount Forest 519.323.2311

Information Booth

519-925-6194

519-509-4678

www.wellingtonhighlandsrv.com

Stop by 248B Main St. and see our wide selection of pet foods, supplies and accessories for paw, claw, fin and feather

2012 Fall Fair Passport &

BIG !

Fax: 323-4115

Palmerston 233 Main St. 519-343-3527 Fax: 343-3528

Durham 195 Lambton St. E. 519-369-2515 Fax: 369-2522

Don’t miss the midway!

153rd Mount Forest Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2ND & 3RD - CELEBRATING COUNTRY CHARM

Saturday Sept. 1st 8-11am Hall exhibits placed

Judged in the afternoon

Sunday Sept. 2nd

9:30am-4pm 9:30am 10am

Noon-4pm Hall closed for judging 10am-1pm 4-5:30pm Hall re-opened for

viewing exhibits 1pm

6:30pm Ambassador of the Fair, 2:30pm

Dinner & Competition, 3:30pm

Sports Complex 4pm

Farmer’s Market Western Horse Show Exhibit Hall Opens Hunter & Jumber Show The Drayton School of Music Jam Baby Show, Children’s Pet Show Farmer’s Olympics Push Cart Derby Pedal Tractor Pull

Monday Sept. 3rd 10am - 3pm Farmer’s Market 10am Exhibit Hall Opens,

Future stars Calf Show 10am - 4pm Drayton School of Music 10:30am Heavy Horse Show,

Invitational Cattle

4-H Show Parade, Sponsored by 12pm

Superior Tire 2pm Interactive Taekwondo Demonstration 3pm Horse Pull

introducing the new 2013

MOUNT FOREST LOCATION

see you at the fair!

1000 main st. n., mount forest

519.323.1981

PAGE SIX Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012

Energy Conservation

New heating/cooling system harnesses proven technologies for the home

by Kelly Waterhouse ARISS - It might not be new technology, but a pilot project here is the first of its kind in Canada to create a remarkable energy efficient heating/cooling system.

Created by Matt Ward, of Ward Heating Products, the solar powered heating and cooling system combines the proven benefits of solar energy with the existing technology of a high efficiency ductless mini split heat pump, with advanced inverter technology.

“It’s cutting edge technology with a cutting edge idea,” Ward said. “It really could be revolutionary for heating and cooling.”

The indoor/outdoor unit combines AC voltage from the power grid and the natural element of solar to provide consistent heating or up to 139 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) in cooling mode.

Ward confirms his current system ranges from 7,000 to 13,000 per cent efficiency.

Given that a high efficiency gas furnace offers a rate of 97 per cent efficiency, the numbers confound contractors who are intrigued by the system.

“This system could reduce our dependence on fossil fuels significantly,” Ward said. “It reduces our requirements for electricity to heat and cool our homes.”

While geothermal continues to be a leading force in energy savings, Ward believes this system is up to 20 times more efficient. That’s good news for people who don’t have land in the countryside, where geothermal is an affordable option.

“In town, geothermal is expensive ... this is accessible to everyone. You need roof space for a five foot high by three and a half foot wide

Simple install - Licensed contractors secure solar panels to a rooftop in Ariss, connecting the wiring from the panels to an outdoor unit. submitted photo panel.”

The systems will install for approximately the same price per tonne as a geothermal unit.

“The systems are economically installed and are dependable, reliable and with proven technologies,” Ward said.

Implementing the technology at his company’s office and workshop this spring, Ward continues to be impressed by the cost savings.

Utilizing live data electrical monitoring software, the system constantly tracks energy usage to determine daily billing off the grid and peak usage times, offering an immediate tally of cost savings.

While evenings provide obvious spikes without the sun’s power, the grid hydro is cheaper. “It all averages out,”

Ward confirmed.

“This is a totally free market. The customer doesn’t have to worry about government grants or retrofit grants at all,” Ward explains. “It’s just about how much hydro you can save.

“For families, it’s a great

idea,” Ward said.

“A homeowner can save in natural gas or fuel oil, whatever they use.”

Another benefit is that technology does not require upgrades. The wiring duct work is outside. Solar panels

have a 25-year life expectancy.

“Solar panels are not considered permanent,” Ward explains, noting this means even historical properties can utilize the technology.

Ward has invited trades interested in the product to visit the Ariss facility. The company deals only with licensed contractors.

“The trades are impressed by how easy the system is to install,” Ward said.

Since the spring launch, the Solar Powered Heating and Cooling System has garnered Ward interest from trade professionals looking at alternative energies and their customers.

For more information, visit www.wardheating.com.

Reliable guideline available for building the greenest home (NC)—Did you know that energy-efficiency and environmental responsibility top the list of demands from home buyers today?

Building ‘green’ from the ground up is a pretty tall order however, but a reliable guideline for the highest standards is available from LEED, the nonprofit, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Its division, LEED for Homes, is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance houses using energy efficient construction materials.

For example, some of the highest LEED rated homes and buildings use a concrete system for building walls (not wood) and it is a Canadian company, Nudura, leading this

field.

The system uses pre-assembled ICFs (insulated concrete forms), which at the construction site, lock together to erect the building like Lego.

Concrete has shown to deliver a stronger, safer, healthier, and a more cost efficient house, according to Nudura. Furthermore, LEED reminds us that a green home

•Natural Light Patio Covers & Enclosures •Roll Shutters •Windows & Doors

will: use less energy, water and natural resources; create less waste; and be healthier and more comfortable for the occupants.

The Canadian ICF method – attained on a homeowner request – has the capability of delivering up to 70 per cent energy savings as compared to traditional wood framing. www.newscanada.com

•Retractable Awnings •Canopies •Drop Shades

Check us out on the web shadeplus.ca residential • commercial

Custom Home Building & Renovations

Specializing in Energy Efficient Housing since 1986 • Passive/Active Solar • Super Insulated Draft Free Shell • Fine Craftsmanship • Cost Competitive • Continuous Client Involvement Rockwood, Ontario 519-856-9306 • www.bradenhomes.ca

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012 PAGE SEVEN

Energy Conservation Advice for a smooth winter warm up (NC)—Don’t wait until the winter deep freeze to get your furnace working.

First, you’re opening windows to enjoy cool fall breezes.

Next, you’re closing windows and bringing out extra blankets because the air outside is too cold.

Then, it gets so cold that you need to turn on your furnace. What happens when it doesn’t work?

You can greatly improve your chances of a smooth winter warm-up by having regular maintenance done on your furnace well before the cold months hit.

Now is the perfect time to have a licensed heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor give your furnace a check-up. This will increase your furnace’s safety and reliability.

A well-maintained furnace is less likely to break down or create dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) levels inside your home.

Other fuel-burning appliances, such as fireplaces should be regularly maintained for the

same reason.

Improper maintenance of any fuel-burning equipment and appliances or a blocked chimney or venting can all cause CO to build-up.

As a second line of defense, install CO alarms. CO is very toxic and has no odour, taste or colour. A CO alarm will help protect you and your family.

Tuning up your furnace also helps keep it running efficiently. More advice on using energy efficiently is offered by some natural gas utilities such

Square peg, round hole hampers insulation (NC)—Have you ever had to squeeze into something that didn’t quite fit as you thought it would?

Your home is in the same predicament, especially if it has some unique design aspects.

Traditional insulation does not always provide adequate coverage, often leaving gaps for air leakage to occur.

Homeowners can take measures to ensure their home is properly insulated and energy is not being lost.

Energy Star, the joint initiative between the United States Department of Energy and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, suggests installing a programmable thermostat, tuning HVAC equipment regularly and checking the home’s air filter.

As traditional insulation sags over time and is unable to completely fill every space within the building envelope, air

escapes and energy is wasted.

Homeowners might consider spray foam insulation, which offers a viable solution regardless of design complexity.

Used to seal any air pockets and create a continuous air barrier, spray foam insulation, like a product made by Icynene, is a flexible material that can be effectively installed in the harder-to-reach areas like attics and crawl spaces.

Researching what is available on the market helps homeowners better understand what can be achieved, say observers in this field, while those building new homes can speak to their contractors to gauge what works best.

If lowering energy usage and costs is a priority, then spray foam insulation may be the investment that will save over the long run. www.newscanada.com

Four quick tips for your fall “to do” list (NC)—As the weather cools down it becomes an ideal time to get work done both inside and outside your home.

While you’re hard at work preparing your home for the cooler days ahead, double check that your task list includes the tips below. They can help keep you and your family safe: - Have your furnace inspected. Get your furnace inspected by a licensed heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor before the winter rush.

- Clean or replace your natural gas furnace filter according to the certified manufacturer’s instructions.

Dirty filters restrict airflow and force your furnace to work harder, which uses more nat-

ural gas to heat your home.

Many manufacturers suggest replacing every three months.

- Install a CO detector.

Malfunctioning gas appliances or venting can cause Carbon Monoxide (CO) build-up in your living space.

CO is colourless, odourless, tasteless and deadly. Installing a detector can save lives.

Call before you dig. If looking to build a fence or plant for next season, it’s the law to call before you dig.

Ontario One Call, a free locating service, will let you know which of its members have utilities in your dig area.

Contact them at least one week before starting your project at www.on1call.com or 1-800400-2255. www.newscanada.com

as Enbridge Gas Distribution.

Learn more at www.enbridgegas.com www.newscanada.com

Insidgeton Wellin Read the “flipbook” version online at www. wellington advertiser .com

Save up to $125 a year on electricity costs by having your old fridge or freezer removed for FREE .* If you have a fridge or freezer that is 15 years old or more and in working condition, we will haul it out of your home and recycle it in an environmentallyfriendly way for FREE. Window air conditioners and dehumidifiers† can also be removed if you book an appointment for at least one eligible fridge or freezer.

For complete details or to book an appointment, visit saveonenergy.ca or call 1-877-797-9473 today.

Subject to additional terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca . *Fridges and freezers must be 15 years of age or more, in working condition and between 10-27 cubic feet. Access conditions apply. Window air conditioners and dehumidifiers † must be 10 years of age of more and in working condition.

Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Centre Wellington Hydro and Wellington North Power Inc. A mark of the Province of Ontario protected under Canadian trade-mark law. Used under sublicence.

OM

To contact Wellington North Power’s conservation team please email CDM@wellingtonnorthpower.com

Rural Life

PAGE EIGHT Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012

Agricultural Information Contact Centre | 1-877-424-1300 | www.ontario.ca/omafra

The OMAFRA Report A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 5pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www.ontario.ca/omafra FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR ON-FARM PROTECTION OF SPECIES AT RISK Cost-share opportunities for Ontario farmers to protect essential habitats Farmers will be able to access funding for on-farm projects to protect species at risk under a government program that will be available for the 2012 cropping year.

The Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program (SARFIP) provides cost-share funding for farmers to implement best management practices that help protect essential habitats of species at risk that are located on-farm. SARFIP will be delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) under an agreement with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) which represents the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition. The range of possible activities applies to croplands, grasslands, riparian areas, wetlands and woodlands.

In order to qualify for cost-share funding of approved project costs, eligible Ontario farm businesses must have a peer-reviewed third edition Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), and completed and filed a Growing Forward program enrolment form with OSCIA. They must also have selected at least one of the eligible best management practices (BMP) from the SARFIP list that relates directly to an action identified in the farm’s EFP action plan. Farmers with livestock or poultry as their primary commodity must have a Premises Identification Number for the parcel of land where the SARFIP project is proposed.

Five specific BMP categories are eligible for cost-share funding under this initiative: Upland and Riparian Area Habitat Management (10), Erosion Control Structures (Riparian) (11), Improved Pest Management (16), Shelterbelt and Native Vegeta-

tion Establishment (19) and Resource Planning (24). The eligible invoice date for all projects is April 1, 2012 and the claim submission deadline is December 15, 2012. For more details, farmers are encouraged to contact their local OSCIA Program Representative or visit: www.ontariosoilcrop.org.

SARFIP is funded by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) through the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund and the Government of Canada through the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk. SARFIP is linked to the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), which is funded through Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

For further information, contact John Benham, 519-846-3394.

STRATFORD GARLIC FESTIVAL - Sept. 8 - 9 “Two day event because there’s no such thing as too much garlic” The Stratford Garlic Festival is a celebration of food, fun and family. Scheduled events include educational talks, interesting presentations about garlic, and of course some delicious garlic cooking demonstrations to tempt your tastebuds.

Complete schedule of events is online at: http://www.stratfordgarlicfestival.com/schedule.html.

CANADIAN YOUNG SPEAKERS FOR AGRICULTURE Do you like a challenge? Would you like to share your enthusiasm for agriculture?

Does the opportunity to win a substantial cash prize appeal to you? Are you 11 to 24 years old?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition is for you. The Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition is held annually in November at the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair in Toronto, as part of Youth Weekend.

It’s an opportunity to develop your public speaking skills and a forum to express community concerns. The competition originated in 1985 in honour of International Youth Year, and was originally sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

Farm Credit Canada joined as a co-sponsor in 1987.

There are cash prizes for the six finalists in both the Junior Competition (ages 11-15) and Senior Competition (ages 16-24).

The Senior Champion will receive $1000, while the Junior Champion is awarded $500.

Registration details, rules and speech topics are all available online at: http://www.cysa-joca.ca.

ON FARM FOOD SAFETY: YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE: TRAINING WORKERS ON FOOD SAFETY Training workers on Worker Policies is an important part of each growing season, especially when you have new workers. Remember: “if they don’t know it they won’t do it”. Worker Policies cover worker practices, hand washing, clothing and footwear, and injuries and illness.

Worker practices require: • Workers to make use of designated areas for eating, drinking and storing food.

• Workers to refrain from smoking, chewing tobacco, chewing gum and spitting in or around food handling and storage areas.

• Workers to avoid wearing jewellery, nail polish, badges and pins.

Food safety practices keep agri-food businesses competitive, productive and sustainable. For more information, visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs website at: www.ontario.ca/goodagpractices or call us at 1-877-424-1300.

COMING EVENTS Aug. *24-26 Palmerston Agricultural Fair, Palmerston. For more information, call 519-343-3427 (*part day).

Aug. 25 Tractor Pull at Grand River Fair, 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora. Call: 519-846-8879.

Aug. 28 Wellington County Farm Safety regular meeting at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma at 8pm sharp. For more information, call Walter Grose at 519-846-5329.

Aug*31-Sept3 Orangeville Agricultural Fair, Orangeville. For information, call 519-942-9597 (*part day).

Sept. 1-3 Mount Forest Agricultural Fair, Mount Forest. For more information, call 519-323-4871.

FCC president predicts bright future for agriculture during local visit

by Patrick Raftis ALMA - The president and CEO of Farm Credit Canada (FCC) believes the future is bright for Canadian agriculture and that many farmers in this country feel the same way.

The Crown corporation provides financial and business services to the Canadian agriculture industry. With a portfolio that tops $21 billion, the FCC returned a dividend of over $17 million to the federal government this past fiscal year.

Speaking at the FCC annual public meeting at the Alma

Community Centre on Aug. 15, CEO John Stewart said Canadian farmers are also doing well, and optimistic about their prospects, “We surveyed 4,500 producers last year and 80 per cent of them said that they believe that their farm or agribusiness operation will be better off in five years than it is today, so they’re optimistic about their future. And just about that same percentage believe that they are better off now than they were five years ago,” he stated.

Stewart told about 40 people

who attended the meeting the FCC can tell from the applications it receives that farmers and agri-business operators have a desire to expand their businesses, and are confident about the industry.

Stewart said there are several reasons to feel optimistic about Canadian agriculture, including booming prices in most commodities.

“Commodity prices are awful good right now, so those prices are helping to fuel profitability and optimism for the future.”

Low interest rates and ris-

ing asset values are among the other pillars helping keep the industry stable and strong, Stewart said, pointing out that farmland prices in Ontario have increased 14 per cent in the past year alone.

While he said a combination of low interest rates and high commodity prices are creating a boom throughout much of the agriculture sector right now, Stewart believes farmers are also preparing themselves for the inevitable swing of the pendulum.

“Interest rates won’t stay this low forever. We know that.

We’re hiring a family!

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR COUNTRY LIVING !

NOW AVAILABLE

They will eventually increase and people need to be ready and plan their operations for that increase. We believe, in the customers that we see, that they are.

“They also need to plan that commodity prices won’t be this high forever, and we think they are doing that as well. So they’re seizing opportunities and expanding at a time when they think it makes sense for their family and their business.”

Recognizing the cyclical nature of the industry, the FCC’s strategy is to provide farmers with the financial tools they need in boom times, or bust.

When times are good, the approach is simple, says

Stewart.

“Lending them money, I guess for the most part. Last year we lent a record $7.1 billion into the industry in Canada and that’s all to producers and agri-business operators who are planning on expanding their operation.”

When the economy turns tough, Stewart says the FCC activates “customer support strategies” to help farmers stick around for the next good year.

Members of the FCC’s board of directors and executive management team from across the country attended the meeting and spent several days in the area, touring facilities such as the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, prior to the public meeting.

Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU) is currently seeking a family who would like to walk the journey of faith and finances with us, up close and personal. By inviting us into your lives in 2013, we can share in your interactions with each other and with MSCU. It will be a learning experience that will enrich our members’ view of faith, finances, and their credit union.

Conversations and interactions will be shared through a variety of media. As with everything we do, MSCU’s approach will be respectful and reflect our core values: integrity, compassion, and responsible stewardship.

Farm / stable supplies Animal health Clothing: Work & Casual Pet Food & Accessories Wild Bird Provisions SEEDS, FERTILIZERS AND MORE Brooks Feed also available at:

93 Main Street, ERIN 519-833-2002 1-877-833-2002

It’s important for the family to have: a membership at MSCU; multiple generations; a wide variety of life experiences; and a willingness to have fun and share in this journey with MSCU. We recognize this will be a significant commitment so the family will be financially compensated for their time.

For more information or to discuss this opportunity, call or email me under no obligation.

Frank Chisholm, Marketing Manager Phone: 519.772.5233 Email: fchisholm@mscu.com Your Values, Your Credit Union www.mscu.com | 519.509.6728

The Wellington 4-H Association hosted the Region 4 Go for the Gold Competition at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus recently.

Teams from counties across the region participated including Brant, Halton, Haldimand, Hamilton-Wentworth, North Simcoe. Teams competed in a round robin trivia tournament to test their knowledge of 4-H material. Haldimand will represent the region during the Provincial Go for the Gold Competition in November. submitted photo

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012 PAGE NINE

Rural Life

Local 4-H members awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal GUELPH — Fifteen Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals were awarded at a banquet dinner at 4-H Canada’s Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland in June.

Of the 60,000 medals designated for Canadians, 33 were given to the Canadian 4-H Council to honour the significant contribution of individuals to the 4-H movement in Canada, with 13 to be presented nationally and 20 provincially.

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, administered by the office of the Governor General, was created in celebration of Her Majesty’s 60th anniversary of accession to the thrown as Queen of Canada.

The national medal commemorates Canadians who have positively impacted their community and distinguished themselves as leaders.

Local recipients included: - Rob Black, president, Canadian 4-H Council, from Fergus; - Judy Shaw, former president, Canadian 4-H Council, from Guelph; and - Bertram (Bert) Stewart, former president, Canadian 4-H Council, Elora.

“The presentation in St. John’s, amongst long-time 4-H volunteers and supporters was wonderful,” said Erin Brophy, communications and marketing manager at 4-H Canada.

“This medal recognizes the dedication, commitment and passion for 4-H in Canada of individuals who are striving to make 4-H the best youth organization in Canada.”

Celebrating his 80th birthday in August, Stewart has a lifetime of contribution to youth and agriculture behind him.

Stewart’s volunteer career began in Peel County with 4-H Ontario; he became involved in the program as a member and transitioned to a volunteer after his member tenure.

“I had good coaches when I was a member and really benefited from their guidance.

I got involved in 4-H because of that experience and then just couldn’t get out,” Stewart joked.

Stewart later moved to Halton County where he was a 4-H club leader for 43 years.

“Bert has been a constant presence, help and support during my long and rewarding 4-H career,” said Halton 4-H alumni Jessica Lutes. “Lessons in judgment, maturity, sportsmanship and teamwork that one learns from Bert last a lifetime.”

In addition to his work with 4-H Ontario at the local level, Stewart also served as the President of the Canadian 4-H Council from 2005 to 2006 where he directed the vision of the national organization.

Stewart continues to contribute annually to the Canadian 4-H Council as a member.

Stewart’s hard work and dedication to youth development and agriculture has not gone unnoticed.

In 1988 he received the Centennial Award from Jack Riddell, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for outstanding service to agriculture.

Family honoured - Members of the Clyne family, who operate a 600 acre farm near Harriston were chosen as Wellington County Farm Family of the Year. The award was presented at last week’s Wellington County Plowing Match near Elora. Pictured from left are family members Jennifer, Doris Jean, Keith, Katherine and Jonathan along with BMO representatives Sousada Souksombath, Todd Chevalier and Glenn Bramley. photo by Kris Svela

Wellington County Farm Family of the Year named

Royal recognition - Bert Stewart, of Elora, proudly shows his Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal, an honour he shares with his 4-H community. submitted photo In 2002 Stewart was presented with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for his many years of community service, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Stewart is also an Honorary Life Governor of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Stewart now lives in Elora, and was married to his wife Hazel for 56 years before her passing last year. They have four children and seven grandchildren who were all involved in the 4-H program.

He continues to be active in 4-H as a volunteer trustee on the Ontario 4-H Foundation where he contributes to the long-term sustainability of 4-H. Fergus’ Rob Black now enters his second term as president of the Canadian 4-H Council, and will act as cochair of the national 100th anniversary celebrations in 2013.

For Black, the award is significant. “It was an honour. I was a little overwhelmed,” he said. “I’m not in 4-H to be recognized. I’m involved to give back to the community.”

Black is grateful to the organization for the impact it had in shaping his life. “It had a big impact on my life, as a member, a leader and an employee. I’ve had the ability to have experiences and make connections across the country.”

For the youth involved in the club programs, Black believes the rewards are plentiful. “You learn so much: selfconfidence, self-worth and things such as communication skills.”

But he adds the leaders who volunteer their time to guide these clubs benefit too.

“As a volunteer you get so much out of it, in experience and opportunities.”

Eager to begin planning for the 2013 events, Black hopes it will bring attention and new members to 4-H groups across Canada, and here at home.

“4-H is a great program.

It provides an opportunity for well-rounded experience. It’s

the best kept secret in rural Ontario. Our goal is to raise that profile.”

More than 8,000 trained volunteer leaders help more than 26,000 4-H members develop self-confidence and learn a wide variety of skills through hands-on project work.

For more information about 4-H in Canada and the 100th anniversary, visit www.4-hcanada.ca.

by Kris Svela ELORA - A Harriston area farm family has been named the 2012 Wellington County Farm Family of the Year.

The award was presented

by Bank of Montreal (BMO) officials to Keith and Doris Jean Clyne and their children Jennifer, Katherine and Jonathan and was handed out Aug. 16 at the Wellington County Plowing Match.

The award recognizes farm families. The family was selected from names submitted locally by members of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association.

“We are quite proud of being recognized in the association for our family involvement,” Keith Clyne said after the family received the award.

“I think it’s neat they recognize

the farm family.”

The family operates a 600 acre farm near Harriston with 50 milking cows, pigs, cattle, and crop land. All family members work on the farm.

“We’ve got a little bit of everything and not much of anything,” Keith joked.

“We derive all our income from agriculture and other things that keep the family involved,” Doris Jean Clyne said.

BMO representative Todd Chevalier acknowledged the work done by the association in nominating farm families for an award.

“These awards will provide well deserved recognition to families in our communities,” he told those assembled for the presentation at the county

plowing match.

Chevalier said 28 associations across Ontario submitted names of a farm family within each jurisdiction, “based on their contribution to the community and their own farming expertise.”

Insidgeton Wellin Read the “flipbook” version online at

www. wellington advertiser.com

shantz farm equipment tractor & tillage

demo day Sunflower Tillage and Drills

WEDNESD

AY, AUGU ST

29

1PM - 4 beside dea PM lership NEW Series MF Tractors/Auto Steer

Mandako

Vertilltillag e

RR#1 7452 Wellington Rd 7, Alma 519.638.3317 | 800.430.5057 www.shantzfarmequip.com

COMPANY REPS ON SITE

sports

PAGE TEN Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012

Hat trick and track record for Chris Beaver in OSS at Grand River

Provincial champions - Centre Wellington Mohawks Intermediate Girls are provincial champions for the third year in a row, defeating Whitby in the finals by a score of 3-1. Front row, from left: Jami Fleming, Laura Brooker, Kendra Mantler. Middle row: Rebecca Clement, Chantelle Bott, Karla Sharer, Rachel Aitchison, Madi Heseltine, Brittany Schwende, Taryn Collins, Lori Mussleman, Alexandra Gallant.

Back row: Steve Phillips, Mikayla MacDonald, Chelsea Moore, Victoria Freeman, Natalie Church, Kyla Fleming, Jim Fleming, Ashley Aitchison, Kaela Newman, Natasha Hopf, Terry Heseltine, Alecia Darrah, Jaylyn Leighton, Nikki Hesltine. Absent from photo: Sonja Smydo. submitted photo

Batting a victory - The Ponsonby Junior Girls recently took home the title of Inter-County Softball Association Champions 2012. Team members include, in front, from left: Lauren McIntosh, Michelle McMorris, Christie Mann, Rachel Warmington. Back row: Ryleigh Peyton, coach George Rogers, Acadia Northfield, Nicole Rogers, Sydney Fisher, Rebecca Brooks, Michaela Davidson and coach Scott Northfield. Absent from the photo are coach Steve Warmington, Emily Stewart and Calee Stimpson.

submitted photo

CENTRE WELLINGTON MINOR HOCKEY

REGISTRATION NIGHTS ** FOR NEW PLAYERS ONLY ** Final registration nights will be held at the leisure shows:

• Monday August 27th, 6-9 pm Elora Community Centre, • Tuesday August 28th, 6-9 pm

Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Fergus.

A late fee of $50.00 will be applied after August 31st, 2012.

A $30.00 service fee will be levied for all returned cheques.

Returning players must register online through website by August 31st, 2012. For further information please contact:

Lori Armstrong, Registration Manager at: 519-843-5155 or loriarmstrong@sympatico.ca www.cwminorhockey.ca

Rugby club hosts 37 teams from across Ontario FERGUS - The Fergus Highland Rugby Club hosted what has become the largest tournament in Ontario on Aug. 11.

Despite the rain, 37 teams from 12 rugby clubs from across the province brought in 350 athletes, with teams of players ranging from four to 12 years-old.

Highland fielded teams in all divisions, as well as providing referees from senior teams.

The players were escorted to the pitch at Victoria Park by a bagpipe player, as is the club’s tradition. The day ended with both senior men’s and women’s playing matches for the crowd. For more information on Highland Rugby visit www.higlandrugby.com.

ELORA - It was a good night at the office on Aug. 15 for Chris Beaver, who scored a training hat-trick with three maiden fillies and set a new track record at Grand River Raceway in Ontario Sires Stakes action.

Eight $24,000 divisions were contested that night and the Ohio-based conditioner kicked it off in race one with Point De Vue. Coming into the evening’s divisions, the Striking Sahbra was tied with two otherfillies for the top spot in the Grassroots standings.

Driver Trevor Henry kept her on top and held on to finish a nose over pocket-sitter Random Margin in 2:03.1.

Point De Vue now rules the standings with 150 points.

Henry was back in the bike in race five to give Beaver his second win on the night when Hula Majic made a twolength score in 2:03.2. It was the Kadabra filly’s first win in six starts.

Switching from the Gold Series to the Grassroots in the Ontario Sires Stakes produced record results for Standing My

Hat trick - Track record holder Standing My Ground with caretaker Scott Lecain and driver/trainer Chris Beaver. photo by Iron Horse Photo Ground in race seven.

The two-year-old trotting lass set a new track record when Beaver piloted the Amigo Hall filly straight to the top from post five and trotted unchallenged to win by 10 lengths in 2:00.1. The time

bested the former record of 2:00.4 set by Wilsonator in 2009 and matched by Counter Pointe in 2011.

It was the filly’s maiden win in six starts for Beaver and co-owners Synerco Ventures Inc. and David Lang.

‘A’ for effort - The Centre Wellington Mohawks Bantam Girls took home the Provincial ‘A’ Championship, winning three out of four games to make it to the finals where they defeated Whitby 5-2.

Front: Goalie Lauren Young. First row: Susan Noble, Abby Clayton, Taylar McKenzie, Carley Maitland, Mariah Coverdale, Rachel Alden. Second row: Kelsey Hamilton, Rose Williams, Corrine Roesink, Megan Thring, Raychel McIntosh, Aniela Breen, Lela White, Taylor Collins, Abbie Hirst, Maja Deforest, Michelle Clow, Emma Barrina. Back row: Coach John Clayton, trainer Cynthia Williams, assistant coaches Rob Young and Jay Collins. submitted photo

Going for a try - The Fergus Highland Rugby club members showed their true stripes and went for a try as they hosted 37 teams from across the province for a tournament at Victoria Park on Aug. 11.

submitted photo

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May24, 6, 2011 Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 2012 PAGE PAGE FIFTEEN ELEVEN

FROM PAGE TWO

Mon. Sept. 3

Ladies of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur, monthly meeting. 7:30pm. Home of Isabelle Edwards 519-848-5806.

Wed. Sept. 5

Bible talks Wednesdays: September 5, 19, 26. 8-9pm. CW Community Sportplex, Unity Hall. 550 Belsyde E., Fergus. Info: 519-822-5259. *** Erin Legion General Meeting at 7:30pm. For more info. please call the Erin Legion, 519-833-7467. *** Open House at Taoist Tai Chi Society, 54 Cardigan St., Guelph, 7pm. Call 519-836-7390 for more information.

Thurs. Sept. 6

Arthur Fall Fair Roast Beef Dinner 5-7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

Fri. Sept. 7

Arthur Fall Fair Parade 7pm, Downtown Arthur. Arthur Fall Fair, building open 7-10pm. Community centre. Sept 8 - buildings open 10-6pm. Sept. 9 buildings open noon-4:30. Admission by donation. *** Community Howell Fish Dinner, Melville United Church. Corner of St. Andrew and Tower St. Fergus. $14/adults, kids/$7, free hot dog meal/under 6. 4:30pm take outs. 5-7pm continuous serve.

Pre-order tickets 519-787-0570, 519-843-3274. Limited tickets at door. Elevator. *** Until the 8th - Guelph Food Bank September Fundraising Garage Sale, Barbecue and Silent Auction. 100 Crimea Street, Guelph.

Rain or Shine! Funds raised assist with yearly heat and hydro costs. *** Fish Fry Dinner by Howell and Super 50/50 Draw. Harriston Legion Branch 296. 5-7pm. Tickets $13, Children 12 and under $6, Children 5 and under Free. Take out available. For more information call 519-338-2843.

Sat. Sept. 8

Trunk Sale, 8am -12 noon at Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Road Guelph. Contact Pauline 519-823-9948. *** 6th Annual Stratford Garlic Festival. Old Stratford Fairgrounds Sat. 9-4 and Sun. 10-4. $5 admission per day. *** Canadian Fiddle Champ - Scott Woods 7pm. Melville United Church, Fergus. Adults-$20, Under 12 - $10. For tickets please call: 519-787-7658 or 519-928-5608. Concert proceeds support St. John’s United Church Building Fund, Belwood. *** Fergus Legions Ladies Auxiliary, in celebration of their 70th Anniversary, present a Victorian Tea Party and Fashion Show, 2pm. Tickets available at the Fergus Legion. For info. call Linda at 519-843-1432. *** Belwood Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides from 9am to noon, 5km walk starting at the Belwood Hall, along the Elora-Cataract Trailway then back to the hall for Doggie activities and light lunch. Pledge forms available at the Belwood Store and at Registration. Tax receipts for donations $20 or more. All funds raised go to Lions of Canada Dog Guides Program.

Puslinch Country Squires Dance. Puslinch Community Centre.

After the fair, 8pm to midnight. Advance tickets $10, at the door $12. Call Florence for dance tickets 519-763-9782.

sun. sept. 9

Rockwood Presbyterian Church 150th Anniversary - 11am. Guest Speaker – Rev. John Peter-Smit. Please come to share in this special service. All are welcome to attend this wonderful time in celebration of our church history. *** Pancake Breakfast and Water Ceremony: We welcome you all to join us at the annual Pancake breakfast and do not forget to bring a sample of water from your most favourite summer location, to share your summer memories and story at the water communion.

This can be water from your own back yard or from somewhere far away as special places have no distances or borders, but are kept in our hearts. Do bring your friends. Elora and Fergus Unitarian congregation. Sunday services start at 10am at the Victoria Park Centre, 150 Albert Street West, Fergus. 800-5652353 or 519-638 5444. Our lay-chaplains are licensed to perform personalized weddings and other rites of passage.

Mon. Sept. 10

Centre Wellington Singers 1st Fall practice. New members welcome. Social and registration 6:30. Sing at 7:15pm. Heritage River Retirement basement dining room in Elora. More info contact Julia 519-843-5419. *** Guelph Needlecraft Guild Class Registration and General Meeting. 7:30-9:30pm. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr. Guelph. Classes and meetings are held every Monday evening from September until April. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Our UFO (unfinished object) room is open every week.

New members always welcome. 519-836-9400.

Wed. Sept. 12

Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre, Rockmosa Community Centre Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch & prizes to follow. *** Euchre. Harriston, Legion #296, Harriston. 8pm. Light lunch. $5 per person. Bring a partner. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Harvest Tea to support families in Niger, Africa. 2-5:30pm in the Butterfly Garden of St. James Church, 171 Queen Street East, Fergus. Tickets $8 by calling 519-843-2141 or 519-843-1846. *** Join the Guelph Guild of Storytellers for modern and traditional stories for Adults and Teens. 7pm at the Main Branch of the Guelph Public Library, 100 Norfolk at Paisley. New tellers welcome. Short open mic time. Call ten days before if you have a longer story so we can plan the program. Location varies. 519767-0017.

Thurs. Sept. 13

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

Arthur Community Centre. All Welcome

Fri. Sept. 14

Cold Plate Luncheon, Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston 11:30am-1pm. For info. call 343-3805. For tickets call 343-3428. *** Until Sept. 16- 153rd Harriston Minto Fall Fair 4 – H dairy & beef shows, agri awareness, heavy horse pull, demo derby, barbecue, talent show. 519-338-3903. ***

Team spirit - The Centre Wellington Mohawks Novice 3 E division team made it to the semi-finals of the Ontario Provincials Lacrosse Festival after defeating Brockville to 10 - 0, followed by a loss to Hamilton 2 with a score of 5 - 1. The second day brought on a win against Midland with a 7 -1 score landing them in the semi-finals, with an 8 - 2 loss to the champion team Oshawa 2. The team was coached by Dan Nixon, (left), with trainer Lisa Wilson (right) and coach Paul Nixon. submitted photo

Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Find the answer below.

Horoscopes - For the First week of September ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are on a roll, Aries, and now it is just a matter of maintaining the momentum for a few more days.

Don’t let anyone slow you down this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there are many opportunities within your reach, but you are not sure which way to go. Seek advice from Sagittarius when you get a spare moment.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Others can see you haven’t been yourself lately, Gemini. So relax and take a break from something that’s been bothering you, and you will return to being your old self. You won’t be disappointed.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Now is not the time for dawdling, Cancer. You have a full plate of things to tackle and it seems like the hours will be slipping away.

Recharge and get focused.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t let anyone discourage you when tackling a big project. As you have proven time and again, you simply need to establish a goal and your efforts will help you achieve it.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, though you may not know where your path will lead this week, you are deeply aware that an adventure is in store. Take some time to prepare your mind and body.

in by sharing some personal information.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, though you don’t shy away from challenges, you do know when to pick your battles. When something inconsequential comes up this week, let it pass.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, when a past conflict resurfaces this week, push it aside because that is ancient history. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when you love someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let this person make his or her own choices. But this is what you have to do for lessons to be learned.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Your eyes are bigger than your stomach at work this week, Aquarius.

Delegate some tasks so everything goes smoothly and your project is completed on time.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Learning from your weaknesses can help you to grow stronger, Pisces.

Accept a challenge that is presented this week, even if it scares you.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, no one will know who you truly are unless you share a few secrets. You don’t have to give everything away, but allow others

Medal winners - Noah Cameron, Bantam Team Ontario gold medal winner and Rachel Alden, Bantam Team Ontario silver medal winner celebrated after the provincial tournament in Whitby on Aug. 12.

They shared the honours with fellow Centre Wellington Mohawks box lacrosse players representing Team Ontario including: Cody Stannard of the gold winning Midgets team; Jessica Sealey and Erica Johnson, Midgets team winning silver; Taylor McKenzie, Lauren Young and Rose Williams of the Bantam team winning silver. Dawson McKenzie represented Centre Wellington for Team Ontario in field lacrosse. submitted photo

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, August 24, 2012

VOLUNTEERS WANTED EMERALD ASH BORER UPDATE James R. from Alma

SOLID WASTE SERVICES GOLD BOX WINNERS • 25 Gold Boxes are being awarded to the County’s best recyclers! This initiative celebrates 25 years of blue box recycling in Wellington.

•

James R. from Alma was thrilled to be recognized as one of the County’s Gold Medal Recyclers. He takes pride in setting out a clean and tidy blue box each week.

• If you don’t win one this year, don’t worry, you could be a winner next year!

In 2010, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in the Township of Puslinch at an East bound 401 rest stop. Movement restrictions were put into place.

The EAB does not pose a risk to human health, but is a highly destructive insect that attacks and kills all species of ash trees.

The CFIA, staff from the County of Wellington and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) are working together to provide accurate and update information to the public.

The following steps will help slow the spread of the EAB:

Evergreen Awards You’ve still got time! Finish reading at least five books from the list of Evergreen nominees below and you can enter to win a gift basket from Wellington County Library. Vote for your favourite nominee during Ontario Public Library week (October 14 to 20) at any branch of the Library. Your vote will be your entry into the prize draw.

The Evergreen Award nominees are Canadian fiction and nonfiction books suitable for adults of any age.

They are selected by a group of experienced Ontario Librarians.

• Don’t transfer firewood into or out of the County of Wellington.

• Don’t transfer or move ash trees in the form of nursery stock, logs, lumber, fire wood, ashwood packaging, ash-wood branches or bark into or out of the County of Wellington.

• If you have an ash tree on your private property that is showing signs of decline, and suspect it may be infested by the EAB, contact the CFIA at 1.866.463.6017.

Check your local library branch for available copies of the following: The Accident, by Linwood Barclay Bedtime Story, by Robert J Wiersema The Far Side of the Sky, by Daniel Kalla Mennonites Don’t Dance, by Darcie Friesen Hossack Natural Order, by Brian Francis Requiem, by Frances Itani Shelter, by Frances Greenslade They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children, by Romeo Dallaire Under An Afghan Sky, by Mellissa Fung Various Positions, by Martha Schabas

For more information: www.wellington.ca www.inspection.gc.ca/pests

ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Accessibility Clerk 519.837.2600 x 2373 or accessibility@wellington.ca.

The County of Wellington is interested in creating a list of volunteers to serve as board members on a social housing board.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of, or experience in, affordable housing management, community –based programmes and/or housing maintenance

and capital repairs • Board experience • Volunteer experience Knowledge and experience in the following areas is considered an asset: • business • understanding legal environment • social policy development • contract evaluation • human rights issues • human resources If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying, please contact: Anne Waller, Manager of Housing Programmes 519.824.7822 x 4690 annew@wellington.ca

Seeking Home Child Care?

Consider the benefits of licensed private home child care.

Home child care providers can be contracted by a licensed home child care agency that provide the following: • Regular inspections to ensure the health and safety of the children in care • Monitoring of children’s growth and development by qualified educators • Resources to support children with special needs • Income tax receipts and proper insurance coverage For more information: www.wellington.ca/privatehomechildcare 519.837.3620

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