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Public Service Announcements

Communities in Motion event. Learn, discuss and share ideas about how to make Mapleton and Minto more walkable and bikeable communities with great public places. Minto: Wednesday, December 1 at 10am at the Palmerston Arena. Mapleton: Thursday, December 2 at 1pm at the Township of Mapleton Office. Please register by calling 519-638-1000. *** Book now for our Thurs. Dec. 9, trip to Fallsview, Kittling Ridge Winery and Festival of Lights. Departs the Victoria Park Seniors Centre, Fergus, at 9am. Returns 8pm. $20. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

Nov 12

Here’s your opportunity Here’s your opportunity to save lives.

The Fergus Elora Retail Alliance Shop Local Program draw was held to save lives.

Nov. 4 at the Fountain Head Health Store booth located in the Fergus Community Market. Drawing the winning ballot is FERA representative Kirk McEwain and shop owner Natalie McNeil. The lucky winner is Cecilia Young of Fergus, who won a $50 gift certificate from WR Designs – The Flower Co. in Fergus. Congratulations. The FERA ballot draw on November 8-10th was made from Made in Holland in Fergus. Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of the local shoppers.

Here’s your opportunity to save lives.

CENTRE WELLINGTON donor clinics

“Christmas in the Lobby” at Groves, 9am-2pm. Knitted items, Crafts, Loonie Table full of gifts wrapped and ready to give, and an “almost new” table, Check out the bake table and take home delectable eats. *** The Upper Credit Humane Society Dinner and Silent Auction at The Club at North Halton (formerly North Halton Golf & Country Club) 363 Maple Avenue West, Georgetown. 6pm Cocktails; 7pm Dinner. Silent Auction and entertainment by Kent Tocher.

Tickets/Information 519-833-2287 or 905 701-1681. Tickets available UCHS Thrift Shop Moore Park Plaza or the Shelter 5383 Trafalgar Road, Erin. *** St. John’s United Church, Belwood, Euchre. 7:30pm. Admission $3. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre Slide Presentation: Central America & the Coffee Industry! 9:30am. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

­­Fergus Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave., Fergus Tuesday, November 16, 1:30pm - 8pm

Nov 13

Duff’s Annual Harvest Ham Supper, Puslinch Community Centre 1st Sittings 5pm and 7pm. Entertainment . $15 Adult, $8 Children Clinic Sponsored by: (12 and under). Under 5 Free. Tickets 519-763-1226 or 519-767Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Br. 275, Fergus 2462.

Call *** Call 11888 888 22 DONATE DONATE for more information or to book an appointment. for more information or to book an appointment. www.blood.ca Hanover and District Horticultural Society Arts and Craft show von.thanks.2x50_03-07 3/25/07 6:36 PM Page 1 www.blood.ca 10am - 4pm - at the Hanover Columbus Centre (1/2 mile west of Hanover on Hwy 4). Contact info: Ruth Ann 519-364-5226. *** Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar and Luncheon. Mount In Celebration of Forest United Church, 11am-2pm.

National Volunteer Week *** Bazaar at Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley. 9amCall 1 888 2 DONATE 1:30pm. Baking, crafts, silent auction, lunch available. *** Bethany United Church Ham Supper. 5 and 7pm. Adults $12, Admat C - English children 5-12 $6, preschoolers free. Call Georgina 519-824-6548.

Providing reliable and *** VON’stransportation Volunteer convenient Roast Beef Supper and Silent Auction at Burns Presbyterian to seniors and adults with Programs Include: Church, Erin. Sittings from 5 - 7pm. Tickets: $13 -adults, $6 disabilities, who live in children 12 and under. Babies are free. Reserve seats by calling • Office Support Fergus & Elora as well as Carole at 519 833-2925.

• & Adult/Alzheimer Day Programs Guelph Wellington County *** • Board of Directors Palmerston & District Hospital Auxiliary Annual Christmas Transportation available Bazaar. 10am – 2pm at the Palmerston Community Centre.

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*** Art Show And Sale 10am - 3pm. Features eye-catching original Serving Peel Waterloo Regions,Regions, Wellington and Dufferin Counties.Counties works of art by the Evergreen Watercolour Painters Club, as well Serving and Waterloo Wellington and Dufferin as a variety of mixed-media works from other local artists groups.

For more information about our transportation program or other For more information about these programs or to volunteer call 1 800 727 1581 VON programs or to volunteer call: Free admission, free parking and hourly door prizes. Join us at the P.A.T.E.R. call Cambridge 519 622 4967 Evergreen Senior Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph.

MountFor Forest: 519-323-2330 press 1 *** Old Time Dance 8pm- 12am $10/person, light lunch provided.

Band - Southridge Sound. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Harvest and Holly Bazaar and Luncheon, 10:30am-1:30pm Puslinch Community Centre, Aberfoyle. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by Mt. Carmel-Zion United Church, Morriston 519-822-8610. *** Holly Fair Bazaar 9am- 1:30pm. Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St. N. Guelph. Breakfast with Santa - 8:30- 9:30am - $5 including picture. Tearoom - 11am- 1pm - $5. Kiddies’ Corner 9am-1:30pm. *** November Bazaar & Luncheon. 11am-2pm. $8 per person. Mount Forest United Church. Hosted by Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary. *** Community Living Guelph Wellington Open House at ARC Industries, 8 Royal Road, Guelph 9am-1pm. Fresh baked goods, woodworking items, specialty baskets for raffle, various craft Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am tables, BBQ and refreshments. For more info. call 519-824-7147. share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 *** (both packages are required - extra strips available) Centre Wellington Aboriginal Program 5th Annual Festival Reel Paddling Film Festival. This is an International Festival and is shown in 75 cities around the world. 7:30pm, E.L. Fox “proceeds to local Auditorium in Guelph. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-500community projects” www.ferguselorarotary.com Held under lottery license #M634122.

6652, $10 in advance. *** FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Held at Grand River Raceway Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club Burns Presbyterian Church Erin, Roast Beef Supper & Silent 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora and Fergus Elora Rotary Club Auction. Sittings from 5-7pm. Auction 5-7:30pm. For tickets call Von - Victorian Order of Nurses VON PEEL SITE

Sunday NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Carole 519-833-2925.

*** Sleigh Bell Fantasy. St. George’s Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. 11am-2pm, Free admission. Lunch $6. Gifts, attic treasures, raffle, baking etc.

Nov 14

The Best Dam Tour at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2-4pm.

Please call to register 519-836-7860. $5/person. Join us for a tour of the Guelph Lake Dam, and learn about flood control, the production of hydro electric power, and how the dam helps to maintain water levels in the Grand River watershed. *** Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth 8pm. Admission $2.50. Penny table, 50/50 draw and light lunch. Everyone welcome. *** The Gathering, a gospel program including Bill Beattie, Brian Watson, Karl Watson and Friends, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. 7pm Everyone Welcome, freewill offering.

Tickets available at $12 for roast beef dinner before program.

Please call 519-848-2839 for reservations.

Nov 15

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. *** Christmas Centrepiece Make-&-Take with Lynne Martin. Tickets now available: $15. Call: 519-669-5629. 7:30pm. Trinity United Church Hall, Elmira. Presented by Elmira & District Horticultural Society. *** Centre Wellington Womens’ Connection dinner meeting. 7674 Colbourne St. E. Elora, 7pm. Featuring annual Christmas Bazaar.

Be prepared to buy and sell. Guest speaker: Jeanette McKay. Cost is $17 inclusive. Reservations are essential. Call Carol at 519-846-5459. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Rightsizing Our Homes and Possessions. 10:15am. Call 519-787-1814 to register. Helps you downsize, clear clutter & manage a move.

Nov 16

Guelph Township Horticultural Society Annual Meeting & Dessert Party- held at Marden Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Rd. 30. Speaker: Robert Pavlis Visual presentation of “ Plants from Around the World”. Also a “Show & Tell” of your successes/ failures in the garden. 7:30pm. Info: 519-822-5289. *** Far From Home: Leaving the Familiar for a New Land – historical storytelling. 7:30pm. Theatre, Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd., Kitchener. Hear stories that are rooted in Mennonite families and stories that rise out of history. Host for the series is storyteller Mary-Eileen McClear. 519-748-1914, advance ticket purchase recommended. Admission: $15, $12 for seniors and students.

Nov 17

Until December 19- Peter Pan. A Traditional British Panto.

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo.

Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 and Under $21.50. Tel: 1-888-449-4463. *** Upper Grand Family Health Team - Diabetes Support Group third Wednesday of the month from 4pm to 5 pm at the Elora Dalby location of the Upper Grand Family Health Team. For more information please call 519-843-3947 ext. 121. *** Grandmothers of the Grand meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm at Heritage River Retirement Residence, 25 Wellington Drive, Elora. Please join us if you are interested in helping us raise awareness and funds for the AIDS/HIV pandemic in Africa, specifically for the Stephen Lewis Foundation - Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign. For more information call Cinda at 519-843-1528. *** Correction Line Ensemble with Kite Hill at Dublin St United Church, 68 Suffolk St. West, Guelph - 7:30 - $18 - info 519-6737628.

Nov 18

Coffee Hour 9:30-11:30am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Enjoy Christian Fellowship, interesting speakers, product, service or craft information. Local music talent, Great Coffee, Tea and Homemade Treats. *** You are cordially invited to the Canadian Premiere of Streetball.

Film begins 7pm at the Fergus Grand Theatre 244, St. Andrew Street W. Fergus. Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 Children under 10.

Nov 19

The 6th annual Christmas Joy Home Tour November 19, 4:309:30pm and Saturday November 20th, 10-5pm. Tickets $30.

Featuring 9 homes decorated for Christmas in the Guelph and Rockwood areas. Contact Didi at 519-836-8115. *** Brighton Chapter Euchre and Lunch 7:30pm at the Masonic Building, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. For more info. call Betty or Roy at 519- 787-8250. All welcome. *** Continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 12, 2010 PAGE THREE

Aletha McArthur: Helping young people develop the skills of success

by Mike Robinson

MOUNT FOREST - It’s not just a vocation - it’s a passion.

Listening to Mount Forest residents Aletha and Bob McArthur, it’s clear the couple has a passion for helping others.

Aletha, a behaviour and special education specialist and founder of the New Growth Family Centre Inc., has years of experience working with young people.

A teacher for 26 years, both with the Wellington board and later the Upper Grand District School Board, Aletha says “I’m always drawn to the kids who are having difficulties.

“These are the ones who are unable to learn, or something is going on in their lives. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle to me. What are the pieces that need to be put together for this child to be successful?”

She explains, “Behaviour usually is the expression that there is a problem somewhere else. It’s like interpreting - to find out what is the real cause of distress.”

Citing reasons behind the startup of the centre, Aletha found that in the schools, there has to be an academic focus.

“If you’ve been in a school lately, it’s not like 25 kids sitting there waiting to be taught ... there’s maybe a third. The other two-thirds don’t want to be there.”

She said “Every day we face families in various levels of need for practical, personal and immediate help to meet the needs of all ages of children and youth.

“There is a growing need in the 12 to 15 age group to support school achievement, school behaviour and school attendance. The expectation of days gone by was that a child left home in the morning to attend a local school and all their needs were met until they returned home at 4pm.

“Those days are long gone and schools are finding that they are overwhelmed with responsibility for much more than academic results.”

She said unrecognized learning problems or skill deficits usually result in avoidance and behaviour problems, which increase and peak by grade 7 or 8 and then escalate into truancy and risky behaviour in grade 9.

“Our area is identified as high risk for alcohol and drug use, domestic violence, vandalism and petty crime. But there are so many issues involved in a child’s life, that children who are under stress for any number of reasons cannot learn.”

In a traditional classroom setting, addressing those issues can be challenging.

“More and more kids are falling through the cracks.

In order to get to the root of that - so the child can learn sometimes you have to separate them.”

Nutritional conc erns - Bob an d Aletha McArth because of the impact such pr ur take nutritio oducts have on nal concerns a young person ’s ability to conc very seriously entrate and lear In 1999, Aletha n. conceived the idea of New s h o u l Growth Family Centre Inc. and der, he’s not going to learn. it.” it became a registered charity He’s not even going to open his At the same time, jolts in 2003. The couple’s 8,500 mind to anything new.”

Aletha is concerned with “a rise of caffeine. “They’re square foot facility with a Move that child into a safe in alcohol effects on children. packing them in their lunches gymnasium houses a special- environment and make him The research on the effects and parents are buying them ized day program and an after- calm and comfortable, and the of alcohol on unborn children because they think they are school program which includes mind just opens up like a flow- is just huge. Any amount of simply energy drinks.” recreational sports and activi- er, he said. alcohol can affect a developing Bob said one of the projects ties.

Aletha commented “Some fetus at whatever stage it is at.” they are working on is to proAletha said some learn- people just look at this and Bob added there’s a saying vide a community awareness ing difficulties are caused by assume it’s a free-for-all. The out there “that once the mother seminar, in conjunction with medically diagnosed condi- other side of the coin is that has had a few glasses of wine CrimeStoppers and the OPP. tions such as Attention Deficit people see this as a kind of and is feeling giddy, the child “Small communities and Disorder (ADD), Fetal Alcohol lock-up.” has passed out.” people in communities like this Spectrum Disorder (FASD) For Aletha, success is see- need to know. If you’re not out There are standards to be and anxiety - which is just met and there are expectations ing children able to re-enter the there, it’s shocking,” he said. basically fear. such as manners, respect and mainstream school setting.

A few years back, the “If we look around, there that kind of thing, she said.

“That is the goal. I believe McArthurs reached a point are a lot of things that we look “People have to be moti- that children need to be func- where they either needed to at which we are fearful of. vated. We don’t lock anybody tioning in a local school at a stop or expand and become With children it’s even more in. It’s a choice.” level that is appropriate,” she more visible. They had been so - even watching the news, a That said, “the centre pro- said. working out of a home office, child sees something they can vides a spot where they can “Our goal is not to provide “so having a building which is not do anything about.” feel it is their place ... but they a separate program. But there more visible” was important, People who come to the Aletha said.

New Growth Family Centre She stressed the New are generally referred there Growth Family Centre does not because of extreme issues. own the building and the centre “It could be anger and itself is a registered charity. aggression, running away or She said the building provides something similar, lack of a number of opportunities, one learning, anxiety expressed of which was an area to present through illness, not wanting to information. One such presengo to school, defiance - even tation was by Dr. Bryan Post, children attacking teachers. from the Post Institute.

“Unless you’ve seen it, you “My thinking and teaching can’t believe it.” changed to the understanding - Aletha McArthur In the older generations, it that ‘this child cannot do somewas not seen as often, she said. thing’ instead of ‘this child “In today’s society, it’s is just trying to get on my quite common, for children to have strength around them - are times when a child needs nerves.’” assault their parents - either and that’s us.” to come out of the school setAnother of her goals is to verbally or physically.

She said as a result of her ting and be part of a program have the involvement of young “My approach would be meetings with the families, here to gain the skills and the teachers in the centre. She was when a young person, it’s “parents often have said that emotional stability. surprised at how little training usually the parents who bring they didn’t know about certain “My measure of success is is given in this field for new them, and describe what’s issues or how to deal with when a child is functioning teachers. going on in their lives.” well at home and within the them.”

“I thought by this time, And to do that, the first She’s heard so often that “a school.” that there would be training in thing is to develop a relation- kid should know this, they’re Aletha added “Early inter- behavioural needs.” ship with that family, she said.

12 years old, and they should vention is the key, as is recShe said, “in the first year Next would be interpreting know how to do this.” ognition of the disability or people are broken. Enthusiastic the behaviour and then develAletha used the example of condition.” young teachers are literally oping strategies in a safe envi- a young person about 14 ageIt is also a service very broken because of the behavronment - which she says the wise, but emotionally function- much needed in northern ioural stresses which come into New Growth Family Centre is. ing at about eight and would Wellington, she and her hus- classrooms. For older teach“It’s called a therapeutic often come out with very off band believe. Currently, the ers, they are discovering that learning environment in that colour jokes. “In the general centre’s service area is primar- what worked in the past no we deal with the emotional scheme of things the response ily Wellington North and up longer works.” issues equally with the school would be stop it, or else.” into Grey County, Normanby With the centre itself, the skills. I believe that you cannot But after investigation as Township and Southgate. main classroom is set up for separate the emotional aspects to where the comments were Areas to the south, such the academic program, but is from the learning.” coming from, Aletha discov- as Fergus tend to head further also laid back and comfortable.

She said there are places ered the person had no real south for services, she said. Again, she stressed, “there are such as mental health facili- concept of the effect on the But in much of the county, definitely expectations.” ties where emotional issues are people around him.

“These are rural communities At the same time, she is addressed but the schooling is Because of television shows so the people here do not have free to take whatever topic is not. that person watched, he was access, nor are there similar of interest to the individual as “Once they feel smart and assuming this would be funny. programs.” a stepping stone to learn more they feel capable, there’s a Aletha added “The goal is about other topics.

After explaining to him change that happens, because several times and being explicit [to] meet the needs as early as She used the example of many of these children do not about what that meant and how possible, for the people looking one young person being interfeel smart,” she said. that affected people, the kid for assistance. The thing I hear ested in war and weapons.

That in turn affects behav- said, “I didn’t know that - I’m so frequently is ‘I can’t get any Aletha was able to take that iour. “For some it’s easier to be not going to do that again.” help.’” interest and apply it into areas bad than stupid.” For others it “The lack of nutrition can such as science and history, As a result, he learned he is a way to avoid doing things, could consciously stop himself. cause ADHD symptoms like “where we can really bring it to avoid schoolwork or doing a But many people would poor memory, difficulty focus- into focus for them, instead chore at home. assume at that age, he knew sing, mood changes,” she said. of just running around with But in working with young what he’d done and that he She noted she just started knives in their pockets wanting people, Aletha explained as the was doing it purposely. It’s all looking at the various energy to attack people.” emotional needs are met, then part of the interpretation of the drinks on the shelves of stores.

She explained when they they move to the other skills.

“Eight-year-olds are just feel good about reading and behaviour - whether the individBob added “If a child is fear- ual is doing something on pur- chugging these,” she said, not- writing, then that person can ful and always looking over his pose or “does he really not get ing that one of the drinks has 140 switch into other topics and

“Our goal is not to provide a separate program.

But there are times when a child needs to come out of the school setting and be part of a program here to gain the skills and the emotional stability.”

the next step would be to go towards any topic.

At the centre, sports plays a big role as well, and having a built-in gym certainly helps.

“It is a way of taking something young people are interested and using it in an academic way,” she said.

She teaches sports, science, brain training activities and lots of math and memory games, which build general knowledge.

“Having the gym is a breakthrough. I used to have kids in my driveway playing basketball,” she said.

Part of this is teaching the kids self awareness, such as needing a physical break from an activity.

“When they start to recognize it themselves, they can relieve that pressure and get back to work. But you can’t do that in a regular school.”

Aletha noted she does family coaching as well, working with parents on how to introduce successful strategies - this would be a spot to do that as well.

One of the highlights in the centre is what the pair affectionately call the Lego room.

Aletha noted one person who’d been helping out a few summers ago brought a Lego collection - tubs worth - to give to the younger kids.

The use of Lego and puzzles can capture those who may not do well with writing, but excel in this and engages their brain.

“They realize they have a skill they can grow, and they are smart,” she said. As a result, they are more willing to learn other skills, such as writing.

The centre’s space also allows for a day office, where people from out of the community can come in. Bob said one person, a professional counsellor, comes in once a week.

“The families come here, rather than having to go to Fergus or another location.”

Aletha said it’s also safer because children typically don’t do well in a counselling office. “They need to be in a place where they are feeling safe and comfortable.”

She added the idea is to access people/specialists coming to the area.

Bob said they make the space quite accessible and affordable for people like that. “Anything to enhance the health and welfare of families - that is what this centre is about.” He said if someone had to pay high rent, that transfers to the client.

Included in the reading materials at the centre are copies of the Wellington Advertiser’s Inside Wellington, which has a focus on people in the community.

“I keep them all because, I really want them to appreciate the talent we have in our community,” Aletha said. “The reactions are ‘Wow, I didn’t know about this person,’ or ‘look at them.’”

“It’s the kids growing up now, if we don’t tap in and recognize these individuals and help them to grow up and become who they were meant to be ...

“That to me, with the rise in all the events in the area the shootings, the car in the swimming pool or the one who beat his head against the cell there’s something that should have been addressed when he was 8 years old. That’s what really spurs me on.”

For more information about the New Growth Family Centre call 519-509-NGFC (6432) or check out its website at www. newgrowthfamilycentre.com.

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Diabetes Association celebrated 90th anniversary of Canada’s gift to the world LONDON – One of the greatest gifts Canada has given the world was celebrated Oct. 31 here at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada with the unveiling of a three-metre high sculpture to commemorate the birth of Sir Frederick Banting’s brilliant idea that led to the discovery of insulin.

Banting House is a public site dedicated to the historic significance of Sir Frederick Banting.

“The Canadian Diabetes Association is at the forefront of the effort to improve the quality of life for the millions of Canadians and people around the world living with diabetes, and to ultimately find a cure,” said Michael Cloutier, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Diabetes Association. “We wouldn’t be where we’re at had it not been for Banting’s miraculous idea and one of the greatest gifts Canada has given the world.”

Designed by local artist

Sir Frederick Banting

Dr. Charles Best

Daniel Castillo, the sculpture was unveiled in Sir Frederick G. Banting Square at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada.

“The sculpture will serve as a symbol of the ongoing research conducted around the world in search of a cure for diabetes, and how the world continues to look to Canada

and the Canadian Diabetes Association as world class experts in the field of diabetes management and research,” added Cloutier.

Banting’s idea came to him in the middle of the night on Oct. 31, 1920. At that time, diabetes was a slow but sure death sentence that generally affected people under the age of 30 and

resulted in very high levels of glucose in the bloodstream.

Banting had been reading about the pancreas – something about which he admittedly knew very little – in preparation for a lecture he had been asked to deliver. He had also recently reviewed literature that proved that diabetes could be artificially caused in dogs by removing the pancreas. Contemplating those thoughts while on the verge of sleep, Banting suddenly sat bolt upright in bed with an idea. In his bedside notebook, he wrote down words that suggested a connection between the hormone produced by the pancreas and the body’s ability to process sugar.

Those 25 words changed the world, leading to the most important medical discovery of the 20th century – the discovery of insulin.

This milestone celebration in London also marked the beginning of Diabetes Awareness Month, held every

He also had Canada’s first man-rated centrifuge built in Ontario.

He had the first decompression chamber built in Toronto, the second one in London – that is the technology that to this day allows for the pressurization of cockpits in airplanes.

Today, more than nine million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. Across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure.

The community-based network of supporters help us provide education and services to people living with diabetes, advocate for our cause, break ground towards a cure and translate research into practical applications. For more information, please visit diabetes. ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).

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Visit diabetes.ca to see the stories of supporters across Canada – who are living healthy with diabetes, advocating for the cause and breaking ground towards a cure.

About Sir Frederick Banting Sir Frederick Banting and Dr. Charles Best recently received Maclean’s magazine’s prestigious title of greatest Canadian innovators for discovering insulin - delivering hope to millions.

Bantin was recently voted the fourth greatest Canadian of all time in CBC’s The Greatest Canadian contest.

- He was the youngest person in the history of the world to receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, in 1923.

An accomplished artist, Banting was best friends with the Group of Seven’s A.Y. Jackson.

He was also a decorated hero in World War I.

Diabetics can ignore their teeth - and they will go away People with diabetes who keep their blood glucose levels in a target range have no more dental problems than the rest of the population.

However, those with poorly managed blood glucose levels have a decrease in saliva and an increase in salivary sugar, which leads to dry mouth, ulcers, fungal infections, increased tooth decay, loss of teeth, and difficulty wearing dentures,” said Dr. Carol Alexopoulos, a dentist who practices in Toronto.

Insufficient moisture can cause dry mouth and a burning sensation on the tongue. That lack of moisture can eventually lead to an irritation of the entire lining of the mouth, since normal volumes of saliva actually protect your teeth from cavities and make chewing and speech comfortable.

Those who wear dentures and develop a feeling of dry mouth may find them irritating and more difficult to wear.

In addition, poorly managed blood glucose levels can lead to: - Severe toothaches due to impaired circulation to the

teeth. Those who cannot eat solid food because chewing is difficult can try alternatives such as milk, soup, cereals, pudding, or fruit juices to replace their carbohydrate allowance.

- More severe gum disease and at an earlier age.

- Thickening of the small blood vessels of the gingiva (gums) which can lead to infection of the gum and bone tissues.

- Periodontal disease that, in turn, can make it hard to manage blood glucose levels.

Because periodontal disease is an infection, bacteria produce toxins that affect the carbohydrate metabolism in individual cells. It is also thought that the host response to periodontal bacteria can increase insulin resistance and, therefore, blood glucose levels.

At home Dental health is important for everyone.

The most important part of dental care is to brush and floss teeth regularly (at least twice a day, better yet after every meal or snack) based on the

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advice of one’s dentist. That will help prevent acid attack to your teeth and help avoid plaque formation.

Remember: - Food particles left between the teeth will break down and become acidic. Food does not have to be sugary or sweet to cause a cavity.

- Gum disease can reach an advanced and serious stage before people feel any pain

or notice any bleeding during brushing.

At the dental office With very few exceptions, people with diabetes can be treated by dentists the same way as those without diabetes.

- Teeth may be cleaned by removing all deposits formed in between teeth as well as under the gum line. If that is uncomfortable, ask the dentist for freezing. The dentist should

There are many Canadians who have type 2 diabetes and do not know it.

Some suggest that diabetics in many people is detected only after five years have elapsed, but there are some warning signs that can lead to early diagnosis and prevention.

Anyone age 40 or over is at risk for type 2 diabetes and should be tested at least every three years. Those who can check off any of the following boxes should be tested for diabetes earlier and more often:

□ I have a parent, brother or sister with diabetes. □ I am a member of a high-risk group (Aboriginal, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian or African descent). □ I have health complications that are associated with diabetes (those can include heart disease kidney disease, eye disease, problems with erection (impotence) and nerve damage. □ I gave birth to a baby that weighed over 4 kg (9 pounds) at birth.

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any oral diabetes medications, they should speak with their doctor to ensure that there will be no reaction between diabetes medication and the suggested antibiotic.

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Regular dental checkups are important. In the fight to control and stop gum disease from advancing quickly, the time between dental visits should not exceed three months.

Periodontists have discovered that if people wait longer than 90 days between professional cleanings, a worsening of periodontal (gum) disease occurs because the bacteria become more aggressive and more damaging to the gums surrounding the teeth.

If suspecting a problem, call the dental office as soon as possible. The dentist will always make time for people, especially if there is a problem.

Unlike teeth, dental problems do not go away if ignored.

Some signs to detect type 2 diabetes

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do everything he can to eliminate pain during treatment.

- If you take insulin, tell the dentist. The dental staff can then confirm that you took your usual insulin dosage and will ask you to let them know if any signs of insulin reaction occur.

- During a dental appointment, stressed patients release hormones that can affect insulin uptake and blood glucose levels. It is very important that you take insulin and medications at the appropriate time and follow a meal plan to keep blood glucose levels stable.

If gum surgery or tooth extraction is required, or if implants are to be placed, a very careful follow-up should be planned. That will include special dietary instructions and very close observation of the healing process. Diabetics may be asked to measure their blood glucose level more frequently and to test their urine for ketones.

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Experts warn that people should not ignore those risk factors. The earlier people are diagnosed, the sooner they can take action to stay well – now and in the future.

For those who already have diabetes, their children, brothers, and sisters are at risk. Urge them to be tested for diabetes.

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Diabetics can safely celebrate the holidays This time of year visions of sugarplums may be dancing in one’s head, as are cakes, cookies and pies. The average person may gain a few pounds around the holidays from eating too many rich and sugary foods. But someone with diabetes could be risking their health by overdoing it.

During the holidays people are exposed to more food, more sweets, more alcohol, and more stress. People with diabetes, who have to watch portion sizes and what they are consuming, may find that the holidays are even more stressful thanks to diet restrictions.

Many diabetics have reported that the holidays can be especially challenging

so that decisions can be made about what will be eaten. If there aren’t many healthy options, consider bringing something from home. * Let someone know you’re diabetic. The symptoms of being intoxicated and lowblood sugar can be similar, so diabetics should make holiday hosts aware of their condition. * Take a walk. After a meal, individuals should take a walk about an hour later. That’s when blood sugar tends to be the highest and exercise can help to lower blood-sugar levels. * Watch alcohol consumption. It’s not just food that can affect a person’s blood-sugar levels, alcoholic beverages can affect it, too. Diabetics

because of the abundance of temptation, be it food or alcohol, coupled with the stress of shopping and socializing.

Diabetics don’t have to take chances with their health come the holidays, nor do they have to miss out on the enjoyment of the season. Here are some suggestions for enjoying a safe and sound holiday season. * Keep track of carbohydrates. Sugar plays a role in diabetes, but carbohydrates can really affect blood-sugar levels when digested. Limit carbohydrates as much as possible. And remember, just because something is sugar-free doesn’t mean it is carb-free. * Plan ahead. Ask the host or hostess what will be served

should monitor their sugar levels before and after eating and drinking to ensure they are on track. * Eat before you arrive. Arriving at a party famished can cause a person to overdo it -- something that can be detrimental to diabetics. Eat a little snack before heading to the party to staunch hunger pangs. * Move away from the food.

After having the meal, steer clear of the food table and simply talk with friends and family. Make socializing less about eating and more about catching up. * Don’t deprive yourself.

Enjoy the foods that are eaten in moderation. If eating is overdone a bit, get back on track the next day.

Cookies and milk are staples of the holiday season. However, for a diabetic, they may be something that needs to be eaten in moderation.

Easy ways to ward off winter weight gain With winter on the horizon once again, the familiar retreat indoors is in full swing. With the colder weather comes less time spent outside, and more time spent on the couch.

While it’s difficult for those who live in areas with particularly harsh winters to do much of anything outdoors once the temperatures begin their annual descent, it’s not that difficult for cold-climate dwellers to continue emphasizing their health during such months. However, the colder climes coupled with the holidays make it easy to ignore healthier habits during the winter. As a result, many people pack on extra pounds throughout the winter months, taking advantage of all those holiday goodies while also using the bitter weather as an excuse to avoid daily exercise or healthy habits.

Just because the weather outside is frightful doesn’t mean the attitude inside should be an unhealthy one. In fact, there are many ways for those stuck inside to stay healthy this winter, no matter how many feet of snow have piled up outside. * Brown bag it. Instead of visiting the office cafeteria or the nearby food truck for lunch, pack your own lunch instead. Doing so gives individuals complete control over their own diets, enabling them to eat healthy foods instead of the often processed foods available at cafeterias or other locales that cater to the office lunch crowd. When packing lunch, choose foods that won’t be energy drainers for the afternoon. It’s often difficult enough to maintain energy after lunch when the weather is cold and leaving the office isn’t an option. Choose foods that will boost energy, such as fruits and vegetables. * Avoid missing meals. Per-

Packing your own lunch, instead of relying on office cafeterias, is one easy and effective way to control calorie intake and ward off the annual winter weight gain. haps due to the often hectic holiday season, many people find themselves eating whenever they can and not necessarily when they should once winter arrives. Thought it can

be difficult to make time during the holidays, it’s imperative to stay on a meal schedule. Skipping meals often leads to overeating, as it’s human nature to overcompensate for a missed

meal by eating more when the chance presents itself. The side effects of overeating are well known and, if coupled with the more sedentary lifestyle many people live during the winter, can result in serious physical problems before the season is over. * Change eating habits.

Competitive bodybuilders call it “grazing,” eating several smaller, healthier meals throughout the day instead of sitting down to the more widely accepted three meals per day.

Such a schedule might seem radical, but it’s highly effective if done correctly. Grazing effectively helps keep blood sugar levels stable throughout the day, so people won’t get the hunger pangs they otherwise might. However, when grazing, it’s important to limit calorie consumption. It’s very easy for beginning “grazers”

to overdo it with each meal, as they’re used to eating meals with lots of calories. But eating six meals per day with too many calories will likely prove disastrous. Instead, limit meals to between 200 to 300 calories and stick to the schedule of eating every 2 to 3 hours. While it will likely prove a difficult adjustment at first, the results will begin to show and energy levels could rise as well. * Say so long to sugar-laden drinks. Most people would admit they eat too much sugar during the holidays. But even when the holidays have come and gone, chances are there’s plenty of ways for healthconscious men and women to

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A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www. omafra.gov.on.ca PREMISES IDENTIFICATION: REGISTERING YOUR AGRI-FOOD PREMISES IN ONTARIO A Premises Identification Number is a unique identifying number assigned to a parcel of land that is associated with agri-food activities. In Ontario, premises are identified and registered in the Ontario Agri-Food Premises Registry (OAPR). The purpose of the OAPR is to be able to locate where agricultural and agri-food activities occur in Ontario.

Information You Need To Get A Premises Identification Number. You will need to accurately identify your property, preferably with an: - Assessment Roll Number (ARN) – your tax assessment number from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.

If you cannot provide an ARN you will need to provide one of the following: - Latitude and Longitude – from a Global Positioning System - Municipal Address – of the premises to be registered - Lot and Concession Number – of the premises to be registered Applying For a Premises ID Is Easy and Free: Step 1: Contact OnTrace for your application form. Online at: www.ontraceagrifood.com. By phone: 519-766-9292 or toll free: 1-888-388-7223.

Step 2: Complete your application. Complete the online application form. All of the required fields must be completed. You will need to describe the agricultural or agri-food activities that take place on the premises.

Step 3: Submit your application to OnTrace. If you have any questions, please contact OnTrace.

For more information about Premises ID, contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre by calling 1-877-424-1300, emailing ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca or visiting www.ontario.ca/omafra.

REMINDER!! FORAGE FOCUS SEMINAR Tuesday Nov. 30, Shakespeare - Organized by the Ontario Forage Council.

This year’s Feature Speaker is Tom Kilcer, New York (formerly Cornell University Extension) on the topics of: “Maximizing Quality With Wide Swath Haylage�; “Enhancing Drying Techniques For Baled Hay� and “Companion Grass Species With Alfalfa�.

For a program brochure or detailed agenda: http://www.ontarioforagecouncil.com/programs/forage-focus-.html.

To register: phone 1-877-892-8663 (payment by Visa or Mastercard). Registration Deadline: November 26th. Conference cost: $35 includes hot roast beef dinner and conference proceedings.

FARMER PLEAD ‌ STAY OFF THE FIELDS Caledon, ON – The Peel Federation of Agriculture along with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment is warning hunters, ATV and Snowmobile riders to stay off local fields as fall wheat has been planted.

Ignoring this warning could result in future wheat crops being damaged or destroyed by unsuspecting pleasure seekers.

Individuals are reminded that they must not walk or ride on other peoples’ properties unless they have prior permission from the land owner. Failing to heed this warning, you could be charged with trespassing under the Trespass to Property Act or charged with the criminal offence of Mischief if damage is done to property or crops.

The crops you destroy today could have been food for tomorrow.

COMING EVENTS: Nov. 15 Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence – The deadline for applications/nominations is at 5:00 p.m. For more

information call: OMAFRA’s Agricultural Information Contact Centre 1-877-424-1300 or visit: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/ english/premier_award/app_info.htm.

Nov. 16 Caring for Your Horse and Farm, 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Credit Valley Conservation and Grand River Conservation Authority are partnering to offer a free workshop for equine property owners in the Town of Erin. The workshop is for equine property owners, who are interested in what they can do to protect the natural environment and their horses’ health. Participants will complete an environmental assessment for their property and learn about federal, provincial and local programs that provide technical and financial support to assist with the completion of their on-farm environment projects. Contact Mark Eastman: 1-800-668-5557 X430 or email: meastman@creditvalleyca.ca to register.

Nov. 16 & 23 A two-day Waterloo County Growing Your Farm Profits Workshop will be held in Linwood. To register, contact Liz Samis at 519-638-3268 or lsamis@ontariosoilcrop.org.

Nov. 21 - 22 The Ontario Young Farmers Forum presents We Are The Future, Doubletree Hilton Hotel, Toronto Airport. Open to all young farmers and people involved in agriculture aged 18-40.

Meet other young farmers, opportunities for networking & socializing. Early bird registration is October 15 and final registration November 16. Contact the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario at 519-780-5326 / email info@oyff.ca or visit www.oyff.ca.

Nov. 30 Forage Focus Conference, in Shakespeare. Our key speaker this year will be Tom Kilcer from New York State. Preregistration is required by November 26th. Cost will be just $35 which includes hot roast beef dinner. Call 1-877-892-8663 or 519-986-1484 to register. Check the website at: www.ontarioforagecouncil.com.

Dec. 8 Healthy Calf Conference, Stratford. As information is available, it will be posted on www.calfcare.ca or contact Kendra Keels at 519-824-2942.

Discover the ‘Real’ Dirt on Canadian Farming in new booklet impact our environment? • What does organicallygrown food really mean? • What effects do farming practices have on our health?

The answers to all these questions – and many more – about food and farming in

Canada can be found in the new booklet, �The ‘Real’ Dirt on Farming 11 – The People in Canadian Agriculture Answer your Questions�.

The national publication has been published by the Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC)

with input and involvement from farmers and farm groups, educators and agribusinesses across Canada.

John Maaskant, chicken farmer and Chairman of the Ontario Farm Animal Council, said “In our fast-paced, 24/7, 140 character news environment, sensation dominates the headlines. This makes it difficult for proven information and solid food facts to be heard.�

For example: • Did you know that 98% of Canada’s farms are still family owned and operated? • A Canadian farmer could only feed 10 people a century ago, but can now feed over 120 today. • Farming productivity has jumped by 300 per cent since the 1950s - and at the same time, we’re using fewer resources, less land and newer, better technologies to produce more food.

Anyone who wants to know more about farming and issues such as farm animal care or food safety will find this 44 page full-colour booklet to be a helpful resource - perfect for students, educators, politicians and the media. This booklet is an update to an older version published in 2006. The new version contains all new facts and statistics as well as much new content on topics that have emerged over the last four years.

Maaskant continued, “This resource has taken more than a year to produce but has actually been in the making since the last edition’s release.

It provides statistics and perspective on a variety of topics ranging from agricultural demographics to biotechnology to organic agriculture to environmental issues.

It’s designed to provide the basic facts on some common

but complex topics in farming, with lots of references for people who would like to find further information.�

Over the next few weeks, 100,000 copies of the resource, in both English and French, will be distributed nationally to politicians, media, libraries, school boards and through the project’s various funding partners which include national, provincial and local agricultural organizations .

New with this edition, a secondary-school level teacher’s guide has been published with funding from Farm Credit Canada and will be distributed to high schools across Canada with the help of the Agriculture in the Classroom organizations in each province.

The resource is also available for viewing on OFAC’s website at www.ofac.org. Additional copies will be sold through the OFAC office.

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Rural Life

Listening to farmers’ concerns key to good representation

by Paul Bootsma For groups like the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, there is no substitute for attending farm shows and catching the pulse of what farmers are thinking.

This year’s farm shows were no exception, with three key points coming across again and again from farmers in attendance.

The continuing value of good farmland Good farmland taken out of production is seen by most people as directly tied to food production and not just a loss of land. And yet farmers have

mixed feelings regarding the effectiveness of the tools to preserve farmland. Most see public policy tools as either not preserving farmland, while some see them as an overbearing approach that limits agricultural development on land that is preserved. The Greenbelt comes to mind in the latter regard.

Where have all the young people gone?

Many farmers are concerned that the next generation sees much more opportunity in the cities than on the farm.

Some, however, do note that larger operations are employ-

ing more people and that some farm kids are finding their way into agriculture through the side door. Some conversations at farm shows would suggest that maybe it’s time to recognize farm employees as farmers and find ways to involve them more in questions concerning agriculture.

The recognition of Ontario farm products The CFFO operates a corporate logo contest at its booth and at least 75 per cent of those who attended were able to identify the Foodland Ontario logo. That clearly speaks to the ongoing opportunity to clearly

identify and promote Ontario farm products to the province’s consumers.

Those three points came up regularly from farmers in widely spread geographic regions, ranging from the Ottawa Valley to southwestern Ontario. The CFFO listens to those gathered points of agreement and builds them into its position statements in order to meet the needs of members.

By way of example, the federation continues to develop strong advocacy positions for preserving the best farmland, has spent a good deal of time at its annual conventions discuss-

ing succession planning, and has developed a number of perspectives on labelling Ontario farm products.

The CFFO continuously gathers information from farmers, members and non-members alike. Meeting farmers at places where they gather and contemplate business and management decisions has tremendous value when we need to understand and respond to the issues of the day.

There is additional value when the general public attends those farm shows as well, as there is opportunity to connect farmers and consumers in

one place. Helping the general public to understand the needs of agriculture and the cohesiveness that is required to coexist in rural Ontario is part of our organization’s efforts.

Highlighting farmers’ concerns and developing solutions are part of the CFFO’s mandate. The CFFO will continue to reach out to Ontario’s farmers and listen to their ideas and thoughts on the business of farming.

Paul Bootsma is the district and member representative of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario.

Conference worked on innovating for change in rural Ontario ORANGEVILLE – Delegates at the recent Leading Edge summit were asked if they want to make positive changes in themselves, in their organizations, and in their communities.

Sixty-two rural leaders, association members, staff, and rural citizens shared and engaged with the speakers and each other.

The participated in workshops and sessions at Orangeville’s Hockley Valley Resort on Oct. 19 and 20. The conference provided tools and techniques to help change thinking.

Speakers demonstrated how to engage and collaborate with others, and told participants

how to overcome roadblocks, and how to embrace creativity.

Rob Black, chief executive officer of the Rural Ontario Institute, said it was heartwarming to see so many focusing on leadership innovations because effective leaders need to be innovative. “Change is the only constant; get used to it,” said Lyndon Stewart, of 4-H Ontario, as he reinforced why innovation is absolutely necessary.

In her opening remarks, the Foundation for Rural Living’s executive director, Anita Hayes, asked, “What is the environment that is necessary to cultivate the atmosphere of innovation? What does this mean for our communities and

our organizations?”

From the high energy opening keynote session on innovation styles and driving change by Alain Rostain, chief executive officer of Creative Advantage, New York, to the more reflective and philosophical Circles workshop presented

by Jennifer Ball and Wayne Caldwell of the University of Guelph, the group could find inspiration and ideas relevant to their lives, businesses, projects, and communities.

Throughout the conference, there was an opportunity for participants to share their own stories, their experiences and show how they will use the new ideas and tools from the conference in the future.

The event was supported by title sponsor, Pioneer Hi-Bred Ltd. “We sponsored the Leading Edge Summit because we know it isn’t just a conference – it’s an opportunity to share knowledge, build networks and inspire leaders to make meaningful, lasting change in their communities,” said Lisa Jenkins, marketing manager with Pioneer. “Pioneer has been partnering with rural leadership programs for decades – including the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program and 4-H – because we believe investing in leadership has a big, and measurable return.”

Additional support was received from the Ontario

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Elinor Humphries.

“Dialogue was created, insights were gained, skills were learned, and ideas were shared here, said Alicia Evans, project manager – leadership programs with the Rural Ontario Institute said Alicia Evans, project manager – leadership programs with the Rural Ontario Institute.

The Leading Edge summit is a program of steps to leadership. It is a collaborative initiative of the Rural Ontario Institute, 4-H Ontario and Foundation for Rural Living.

Funding for the project is provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through

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Nominations open for Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmer – 2011 GUELPH- Nominations are now open for the 2011 Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ Program. Nominees may be individuals, partners or couples who derive a minimum of two-thirds of their gross revenue from farming and are under the age of 40 as of January 1 in the year of competition.

Nomination forms can be downloaded from the OOYF website at www.oyfontario.ca

and must be received by December 15, 2010.

Celebrating its 31st year, Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ program is an annual competition to recognize young farmers who exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the tremendous contribution of agriculture, and rural Canada. Demonstrating leadership in the agricultural industry, nominees are judged according

to the following criteria: • Progress made in their agriculture career • Environmental and safety practices • Crop and livestock production history • Financial and management practices • Contributions to the wellbeing of their community, province, nation The 2011 winner will be se-

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“Less than two per cent of Canadians farm, so this is our way of introducing you to some of our farmers and letting them tell the story behind our food,” says John Maaskant, chicken farmer and Chair of the Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC), the organization behind the project. “Our surveys have shown that 95% of Canadians know very little

about where their food comes from, but most are interested in learning more – especially directly from a farmer.”

All of the calendar’s models are real, working Ontario farmers, from Sarnia to Niagara to the Ottawa Valley, and produce dairy, poultry, pork, beef, goat’s milk, veal and crops like corn, wheat, soybeans, carrots and onions.

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Hank Williams Live – 1952 stars Joe Matheson, whom critics have praised as “the quintessential voice of Hank Williams.”

There will be two performances at the Drayton Festival Theatre on Nov. 20 at 2 and 8pm.

“The music of Hank Williams is timeless,” said event organizer Ron Ellis.

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the phenomenal success of Drayton Entertainment’s Country Legends show to understand the eternal appeal of country music pioneers like Hank Williams.”

Music lovers of all stripes will want to experience the theatrical presentation that features many of Williams’ greatest hits including, Your Cheatin’ Heart, Hey Good Lookin’, I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry and many more, performed by Matheson as Hank Williams, with a topnotch live band.

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Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Matheson boasts an impressive career in entertainment.

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has entertained sold-out audiences across Canada.

Hank Williams achieved 11 number one songs between 1948 and 1953.

His songs have been recorded by hundreds of other notable artists including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Tony Bennett, Patsy Cline, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong and B.J. Thomas. Williams’ career was tragically cut short when he died at 29.

On April 12, the Pulitzer Prize board awarded Williams a posthumous special citation

that paid tribute to his craftsmanship as a songwriter who expressed universal feelings with poignant simplicity and played a pivotal role in transforming country music into a major musical and cultural force in American life.

Tickets for Hank Williams Live – 1952 are $20 for youth 18 and under and $30 for adults. All proceeds from the concerts go directly to aid with beautification projects at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

Order by calling the Drayton Festival Theatre Box Office at (519) 638-5555.

Sarah Harmer comes to Drayton Nov. 17 DRAYTON – Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer will bring her distinctive voice to the Drayton Festival Theatre on Nov. 17.

Hey Rosetta will also perform that night.

With Harmer’s 2000 release, You Were Here being certified Platinum in Canada, it was no surprise the next two would follow in close suit and reach gold.

I’m a Mountain was also nominated for the Polaris prize.

In the years after touring for her last studio release, she set music aside to focus on political and environmental campaigns, helping to shepherd PERL (Protecting Escarpment Rural Land), the organization she co-founded.

Harmer’s latest album Oh Little Fire was just released in June, her first album in five years, and she sounded reinvigorated and positively charged.

Hey Rosetta is an indierock band from St. John’s,

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After coming on the music scene in 2005, it took only a year for it to take home Group of the Year, Pop/Rock Group of the Year, CBC Galaxie Rising Star of the Year, and Album of the Year for its debut album Plan Your Escape, at the 2006 MusicNL awards.

Their most recent album, Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood), was released in 2008 and was produced by Hawksley

Workman. At the East Coast Music Awards in 2009, they took home three awards: Group Recording of the Year, Recording of the Year, and Alternative Recording of the Year.

The Harmer show is at that Drayton Festival Theatre, Nov. 17, and doors open at 7pm.

Tickets are $45, and are available at www.ticketmaster.ca and the Drayton Theatre box office at 519-638-5555.

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ABOYNE - For a recent evening program here at Wellington Terrace, several of the dedicated Second Time ’Round volunteers held a fashion show in the Clearing for residents, showcasing the clothing, shoes, and various accessories available for sale at the gently-used clothing and house-wares store in Elora.

Several of the residents participated in the fashion show as well, modeling clothing that

the volunteers picked out for them. All the resident and volunteer participants looked stunning on the runway.

Thank you very much to the Second Time ’Round volunteers as well as the resident models for putting on a wonderful show. Organizers are looking forward to another in 2011.

The volunteers of Second Time ’Round welcome gently-used, quality clothing and

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To donate feel welcome to drop those off at the store during business hours: 10am and 4:30pm Tuesday to Friday and 11am and 30pm on Saturdays.

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Guelph Chamber Choir presents masterworks and home grown folk GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber Choir will to continue its tradition of presenting choral music to stir the spirit after a highly successful 30th anniversary year.

This season it presents four concerts of choral music.

Conductor Gerald Neufeld will bring talented soloists and guest choirs to Guelph.

“Collaborations with other groups have always been vital to the Guelph Chamber Choir,” he said. “This season, we welcome six choirs from Guelph and beyond to join us in making music pleasing to the ear that moves the heart.”

The Guelph Chamber Choir’s season opens at the Church of Our Lady with An Advent Festival on Nov. 27, at 8pm. Two cantatas from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio will be presented with other seasonal repertoire for choir and organ. Joining the GCC are mezzo-soprano Anita Krause, tenor Neal Banerjee, and bass Benjamin Covey, along with Musica Viva Orchestra on period instruments.

Handel’s Messiah rounds out seasonal fare on Dec. 18, at 8pm at the River Run Centre.

Soloists are soprano Sarah Kramer, mezzo-soprano Sophie Roland, tenor Neal Banerjee and bass Olivier Laquerre.

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provide period accompaniment.

Nearing the end of winter, celebrate an important side of the Guelph musical scene with this year’s Songfest: Folk & Family.

Popular local folk artists James Gordon and Tannis Slimmon will join the GCC and guest choirs from the community in a concert exploring the folk music traditions of Canada and abroad. The concert will be presented at Harcourt Memorial United Church on March 5, at 8 pm.

The final performance of the year is Brahms’ German Requiem. The GCC will be joined by voices from the University of Guelph Choirs and the University of Western Ontario Singers as well as soloists soprano Anne-Marie Ramos and bass-baritone Daniel Lichti.

This is music of compassion and humanity to soothe the human spirit. The concert will be held on April 2 at the River Run Centre at 8pm.

Podium Talks from 7 to 7:30pm precede series concerts (excluding Messiah) providing insight into each evening’s performance.

Series tickets are now available for $75 for all four series concerts. Purchasing the full series reserves four

Take a bow - Tenor Neal Banerjee is asked to take a bow at a Guelph Chamber Choir show. Banerjee will be performing again with the ch oir. submitted photo evenings, gives first choice of seats for Handel’s Messiah and Brahms’s Requiem and provides support to one of Guelph’s premiere arts organizations. Series and single tickets are available through

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Canadian Nutcracker returns for two shows Dec. 2 and 3

GUELPH - Ballet Jörgen Canada returns to River Run Centre on Dec. 2 and 3 at 7:30pm with The Nutcracker.

In a renewal of the seasonal family favourite, Ballet Jörgen Canada premiered the Canadian Nutcracker in 2008 to rave reviews.

Choreographed by Bengt Jörgen to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s score, this reworking of the classic is born from a collaboration with Kleinburg’s world-renowned McMichael Canadian Art Collection. The Group of Seven Nutcracker features as a backdrop, Canada’s 20th century landscape artists Franklin Carmichael’s Church and Houses at Bisset

(1931), Tom Thomson’s Snow in the Woods (1916) and L.L. FitzGerald’s Trees and Wildflowers (1922).

Set in the early 1900s, this Nutcracker brings to life the magical tale of a little girl’s Christmas dream and her grand journey through our northern landscapes filled with snowflakes, trilliums, and creatures of the woods.

As well, 23 students from dance schools in Guelph, Elora, Orangeville, Georgetown, and the surrounding areas have been selected by Ballet Jörgen Canada to join the company’s professional cast for the Guelph performances. The students were chosen from a

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group of 72 that auditioned in September. In the weeks leading up to the performances the children are rehearsing regularly at Royal City School of Ballet and Theatre Jazz Inc., in Guelph.

For more than two decades Ballet Jorgen Canada’s ballets have delighted audiences with their innovation, warmth, humour and beauty. They are the only Canadian ballet company with a repertoire consisting exclusively of original works.

For the performances at River Run, all seats are reserved. Adult tickets are $39 and $43, seniors’ tickets $37 and $41, student $25 and $29 (HST inc.). Limited

premier seating is also available. These are eyeGO performances. Tickets are now on sale at the River Run Centre Box Office at (519)763-3000 or 1-877-520-2408 or online at www.riverrun.ca.

The community is invited to Share The Magic and support the work of Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County.

By pledging a ticket at the discounted price of $20, patrons can give a seat to a child or family who might otherwise not be able to see the Nutcracker magic. The box office is able to assist those wishing to give to Share The Magic.

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She has worked for more than 10 years at local festivals, most recently as artistic director of the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival and as a planner and communications professional for the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival. She has a background in cultural studies, literature, statistics, psychology, and research design.

She said she is “looking forward to working closely with energetic staff, committed board members and a huge roster of selfless volunteers in this great community.”

GUELPH - After six years with Hillside Festival, Rachel Thompson has resigned.

Thompson was on maternity for the last year and has decided to stay home to care for her son.

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Opinion: Some hope exists for positive changes in agriculture the province can better address those priorities.

The OFA has long heard from farmers and the food industry that regulations stifle our competitiveness and innovation, and provide a constant source of aggravation in our business.

The opportunity offered to us under the Open for Business initiative allows us to address the frustration and recommend tangible change.

We know there is skepticism about that opportunity.

We have seen similar efforts to reform regulations come and go. Some have had impact and others were brushed off as window dressing. However, the unique feature about this opportunity is the requirement of ministries to respond direct-

by Keith Currie The Ontario Federation of Agriculture was selected by the Ontario government under the Open for Business initiative to work with the agriculture and agri-food sector to identify the industry’s top five regulatory issues affecting the business.

Open for Business is a three year project under the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade to improve government service to business and to make Ontario more attractive for business development. In other words, the initiative has a goal of working with us in addressing problems with regulations and to improve the regulatory environment for the future.

Together, we are providing recommendations on how

ly to our final recommendations with solutions to address the problems. The ministries we call on to deal with the recommendations will have two months to find the solutions needed to make an impact.

This has real potential to enable our industry to remove some of the regulatory burdens that we continue to advocate changes for. So, how do we capitalize on the opportunity?

The OFA has already initiated discussions with industry representatives to identify the top five priorities. In late September, we spoke with a group of commodity organization representatives to get their perspectives on regulatory issues and concerns. And again, in early October, we

worked for a day with those involved in our related agrifood sector – representatives of companies involved in supplying inputs and in processing our products.

The interest in the subject at hand was quite intense.

We experienced the level of frustration with the regulatory environment that we have been sensing over several years – the sense that there is little movement in some areas of the regulatory process. This frustration is manifesting itself in many priority issues and recommendations.

We will be consulting across Ontario with our OFA policy advisory council members in five regional meetings.

We are getting the grassroots

perspective on regulations first-hand. Not surprisingly, the input we have received so far across the agriculture and agri-food sector is consistent: there is an opportunity to make things better for business.

We are very pleased that the provincial government seems to believe there is opportunity to make Ontario’s agriculture sector better as well, while continuing to protect the public interest.

Once our regional meetings are complete we will consolidate all of the information received and develop a draft of the collective five priority issues. Afterward, we will again meet with industry representatives in mid-November to finalize the resulting report

and recommendations. We look forward to working with respective ministries early in the New Year on resolving our concerns.

The OFA is hopeful that the result will be measurable and help establish positive change in the regulatory regime that provides tangible results of the entire industry.

The recognition that there is a problem and the clear process developed to ensure there are solutions gives us reason to be hopeful. Through this opportunity, we can make serious improvements in our business environment.

Keith Currie is on the executive for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.

OFA calls for more consideration and municipal leadership for agriculture across the province.

Those municipal leaders will be shaping our communities and business environment for the next four years.

With councillors and mayors soon in place, OFA members and

by Bette Jean Crews, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture On Oct. 25, Ontarians cast ballots in the municipal elections to elect new and returning leaders in cities and towns

Arnott: have faith in farmers and the future that, he credits the Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition (OASC) for its good work. The organization published a paper demonstrating that the farming sector supports over 164,000 jobs and $3.4-billion in revenue to the provincial and federal governments.

“Farming is big business,” noted Mr. Arnott. “But it’s individual farmers and farm families who work hard to make it so.”

He also called on the Dalton McGuinty government to support farmers’ work, to listen to the OASC and its recommendations, and act to strengthen the farm sector for generations to come.

Arnott’s statement in the legislature followed remarks he delivered at the 70th annual banquet of the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.

Held Oct. 29th at the Fergus Legion, the event brought together local farmers and agriculture industry leaders.

TORONTO – Have faith in Ontario farmers.

Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott brought that message to the Ontario legislature last week.

“In farming, as in so many industries, the future is always uncertain,” Arnott observed.

“But I have faith in the future - and we should all have faith.”

We have good reason, he said, adding that Ontario has the best farmers in the world.

Highlighting policies that have helped farmers achieve that success, Arnott mentioned several important ones.

“Together, we in Wellington-Halton Hills have always supported supply management, better safety net programs, sensible environmental protection, an emphasis on research and bringing new methods and technology to the farm.”

Farmers are most effective, said Arnott, when they speak with one voice. For doing

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county federations have a valuable opportunity to meet with newly elected officials to reinforce the impact of agriculture on municipalities. Conversely, we have the opportunity to emphasize the importance of municipal policies to support the positive economic impact of farming.

The OFA outlined its key concerns in its municipal election kit to identify agriculture issues and recommend solutions that will improve the business of farming across the province. Elected leaders need to understand the issues and act in the best interest of their farm constituents - the very community that drives the local economy, provides food and fuel, and ensures a better environment for all. We urge new and returning leaders to consider our calls-to-action and address the top issues our industry faces today that impact farmers, farm families, businesses, and the agriculture

GUELPH - Everpure Biodiesel Co-op made a successful pitch to a panel of Co-op Crocodiles for funding in a Dragon’s Den-style event held during the annual Co-op Conference and Gala on Oct. 20.

Everpure, a two-year-old south-western Ontario co-operative, was one of four finalists to make a business case to a panel of five judges and an audience of more than 100 cooperators.

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The conference began with an intensive four-part plenary session, led by Global TV’s Sean Mallen, designed to mobilize the sector in long-term planning. The session included a taped presentation by Ed Mayo, secretary general of Co-ops UK, a live video link with Rachel Griffiths, creator of the UK’s Co-operatives Fortnight project, and small group discussions on policy development

waste management, to rural child care and more.

Now is the time to build effective bridges between the agriculture industry and municipal governments. I encourage OFA members and county federations to introduce themselves to their local leaders as a step in developing new working relationships and strengthening existing ones.

The OFA also sends gratitude to incumbents who were not re-elected, yet were helpful in creating a viable future for farming.

While the composition of governments may evolve with each election year, a change in municipal leadership brings new opportunities and new hope to strengthen our commitment to farmers in advocating key issues that matter.

Together, we can influence a positive political process to sustain a successful industry for agriculture.

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and the potential for growth and new opportunities in the coming decade.

As 2012 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Co-operatives, participants began to discuss plans to celebrate.

Silent and live auctions, featuring items donated by Ontario co-operatives, raised more than $8,000 for On Co-op’s Co-operative Young Leaders program.

The event was held at the Royal Botanical Gardens, in Burlington.

Heartlands star supports Equine Guelph education

by Henrietta Coole GUELPH – Equine Guelph and Amber Marshall will be working together to raise donations for EquiMania – Equine Guelph’s travelling youth education exhibit.

Marshall’s 2011 calendar is available at the EquiMania exhibit (in a new location in Hall C) for $15. Marshall is donating $4 from the sale of each calendar sold by EquiMania to Equine Guelph’s youth education program which depends on funding from sponsors and friends.

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and federal authorities. We must join our municipal councils in a call for a more efficient approval process that is more efficient with less effort on the part of the applicant.

We also recognize that the Ontario government has not provided the adequate transfers to the municipalities under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund. We are prepared to work with ROMA to maintain the current farm property class tax rate system and secure sufficient funding revenues for our municipalities.

Meanwhile, the treatment of farming operations and facilities such as bunkhouses must be a priority of the Ministry of Finance. Working with our municipal councils we can address the inappropriate taxation rules and secure an effective Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund. There are details of many other municipal issues in our online municipal election kit – everything from

Everpure Biodiesel Co-op gets grant of $5,000

Bryan’s Fuel

Up to an additional

sector as a whole.

Ontario agriculture has a significant impact to the economic viability of municipalities.

Agriculture provides rewarding job opportunities, drives food processing and exporting, provides tax revenues and brings food to communities across the country. Clearly, the agriculture industry is valuable and worthy of careful attention across municipalities.

The OFA has met with the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) to pursue issues of mutual concern.

We agreed that drainage plays a major role in the success of agriculture in Ontario and needs particular attention.

Drainage projects move slowly, if at all.

OFA receives numerous complaints with regard to delays in approvals to construct, reconstruct, and maintain municipal drains. The delays are generally not at the municipal level but with provincial

“I love how EquiMania teaches kids about issues regarding the health and safety of horses in a fun, interactive way.”

Marshall has not only captured the imagination of young horse enthusiasts from coast to coast through the Heartland series, but on a personal level has become an advocate for the well-being of the horse.

“It is wonderful to see that Amber is using her celebrity in such a positive, responsible way,” said Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph. “If Amber shows our youth that it is ‘cool’ to respect horses, then that message will go a long way in ensuring a brighter future for our equine companions.”

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, November 12, 2010 PAGE ELEVEN

Inside Wellington Events Continued from page 2 Annual Bazaar and Scalloped Potato and Ham Supper, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Supper, Arthur 4 – 7pm. Adults $ 7, 6 - 12 $ 4, under 5 free. Crafts, bake table, attic treasures and fun. *** Bid Euchre Card Party at Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Drive Elmira. Doors open at 6:30pm. $6.

Nov 20

Sacred Heart (Guelph) CWL Christmas Bazaar 10am-2pm in the school gym, Alice Street, Guelph.

Nov 22

Rockwood Presbyterian Church Fall Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction 6:30pm. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood.

Tickets available by calling Sue at 519-856-4664. Adults - $12, Youth 6 to 12 - $5, Children under 5 - Free. Take-outs available.

Advance tickets only. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Financial Discussion Group: Understanding Your Investments. 10:15am Call 519-787-1814 to register. *** November 22 – 27 - Used Book Sale at the Rockwood Branch of Wellington County Library during regular Library hours. Please call 519-856-4851 for more information.

Craft Sale at Kenilworth Public School 9am - 3pm Crafts, Giftware, Woodworking, Baking, Home Party Programs, Penny Table. Admission $2, includes Door Prize Ticket. *** Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, Bake Sale and Gift Table. Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston. 11am-1pm. Luncheon $8. *** Craft & Bake Sale, 10am - 2pm. at Knox-Elora Presbyterian Church. Lunch available. Also White Elephant table. Come and start your Christmas shopping early Nov 23 *** Guelph Horticultural Society General Meeting, 7:30pm. Dublin November 20, 7pm and November 21, 2pm. - Old Time Christmas, Street United Church. Penny Table. Guest speaker: Melanie Scott Woods Canadian Fiddle Champion at Duff’s Church, 319 Marjoram- “Festive Edible Centerpieces”. New members welBrock Road, Adults $20, Children (12 and under) $10, for tickets come. Guests $5. call Wendy at 519-763-9764. *** *** The State of Centre Wellington’s Urban Forest; A NeighbourWoods Big Brothers Big Sisters Of North Wellington Christmas Craft Inventory Update, presented by Andy Kenney. Come to Show & Sale 9:30am -4pm. Mount Forest Sports Complex. NeighbourWoods on the Grand’s next Tree Talk, to hear UofT Come on out and enjoy a full breakfast. Shop for Unique and Urban Forestry Professor Andy Kenney speak about aspects of Handmade Gifts, Candles and Jewellery. Plus Fresh Greenery and our urban forest. Go to http://trees.eloraenvironmentcentre.com Homemade Treats…and so much more… Limited Vendor Space for more info.

Available- Contact Crystal at 519-323-4077. *** *** Guelph & Wellington task force for Poverty Elimination invites Christmas Bazaar, Luncheon and Bake Sale. Knox Calvin Church, you to an evening with Senator Hugh Segal. 7pm at Melville Harriston 11am - 1pm.

United Church, 300 St. Andrew St., W., Fergus. Admission is free. *** Cash donations accepted.

Knights of Columbus Ham Roll at Bridgeport Rod & Gun Club, 1229 Beitz Rd., RR 1 Breslau (519-648-2633). 8pm. Evening of Nov 24 chances, turkey, grocery hampers etc. Admission is free, call Mike Plan to attend the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s for details 519-648-3394.

Monthly Meeting 7:30pm. Andria Braun will demonstrate *** Drayton Christmas Craft Show, Drayton Community Centre 10am “Festive Arrangements”. Plan to join us at Heritage River to 3 pm. Donations to the Food Bank appreciated. Hot Lunch Retirement Community, 25 Wellington Drive, Elora. *** available. Contact Mary 519-638-3324.

Royal Wood with Hannah Georgas @ Dublin St. United Church, *** Ebenezer United church, 12274 Guelph Line, Roast beef all you 68 Suffolk St. West, Guelph - 7:30 - $18/$20 - info 519-763-7628. can eat dinner at 5pm. Adult: $15; Student: $7.50, Children under 5: Free. All are welcomed. *** Christmas Recycle, Regifting And Book Sale 8:30-1:30.

Dublin Street United Church, Guelph. Quality Christmas decorations, regifts, and books.

Refreshments available. *** Craft Sale 9am-3pm, Hillsburgh Community Centre/ Arena. Something for everyone. *** The Royal City Model Railroaders Association 5th Did you know that hospital equipment is largely funded by donations? Your gifts to Annual Layout Tour. This is free self-guided tour of 10 Groves helps purchase state-of-the-art equipment, like the CT scanner, to improve different layouts in Guelph, patient care right here in our community.

Puslinch, and Eramosa from 10am-5pm. Maps and layout On November 15th we celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Philanthropy Day. descriptions will be available Groves wants you to know that we celebrate your generosity every time you make a on tour day at Global Currency financial contribution to the Foundation, donate clothing or small household items Services 1027 Gordon St. Unit to one of the Opportunity Shops in Fergus or Arthur or volunteer your time in patient 8 Guelph or e-mail us at info@ royalcitymodelrailroaders.com care, on our boards and committees or in any of the Volunteer Association’s and we will send a package businesses. to you.

FOUNDATION National Philanthropy Day

Nov 21

‘Sundays @ 3 Series’ Horn Pipes Duo Pamela Smitter Baker, trumpet; Michael Bloss, organ. Enjoy music of many ages and styles which brings expression to the joy and exuberance of Advent. From the mystery of plainchant to the light hearted lilt of French Noels enjoy the colour and interplay these instruments bring to this expectant season. Admission at the door: $18, Students $5. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St.W. Guelph. 519-821-0610. *** Christmas Craft Show, 9 – 3pm. Arthur Community Centre. Free admission. Over 60 tables of Hand-Crafted items only. Call 519-848-3516 for information. Hot food available all day. ***

On behalf of the volunteer Board of Directors for: Groves Hospital Foundation: Jackie Ranahan (Chair), Lee Bonnell, Howard Dobson, Ted Ecclestone, Gord Feniak, Dr. Rick Gergovich, Steve Ilott, Jayne MacKenzie, Dr. Mark Manning, Jerome Quenneville, Norma Seibert, Sherri Sutherland (Foundation Executive Director)

Send your Non-Profit/Charitable event info to: events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date

Christmas Show & Sale Celebrating 30 years

Sat. November 20th 9:30am - 4:00pm

Mount Forest & District Sports Complex 850 Princess St., Mount Forest

100’s of Unique Crafts & Gifts, Fresh Baking, Fresh Greenery Christmas Cafe “New” Breakfast

For more information Contact Crystal at 519.323.4077 or crystals@wightman.ca

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 third week of November -

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, an interesting meeting with someone you haven’t seen in a while gets you thinking about future projects. Creativity is flowing.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a mistake has others wondering who is to blame, but you know the truth. Errors are inevitable, so don’t let it get to you too much.

Redemption is coming.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Hold a loved one close, Scorpio, because you don’t know when you may see this person again. It’s best to make the most of every moment you have with family.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if you rush through events you will hardly enjoy them. Linger and savor all of the sights and sounds of parties and special moments.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, what seemed like a chance encounter is turning out to be more of a routine meeting. Perhaps this person has feelings for you that have otherwise gone unexpressed.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re losing lots of energy because you have been running yourself ragged. If you don’t take a break, then your body will take it for you.

Groves Hospital Volunteer Association: Rob Gilbert (President), Gord Feniak, Sherri Ferguson, Lorraine Gilbert, Ann Ironside, Carol Kirby, Andrew North, Debbie Roberts, Norma Seibert, Sherri Sutherland, Pauline Rasmussen (GHVA Manager, Volunteer Services)

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 It’s not like you to ask for help, Cancer.

But this week even you can’t take it all on. Talk to Scorpio or Aquarius for some ideas and a starting-off point.

They’ll be happy to assist.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Just when you thought you could circumvent something that would cost a lot of money, a new problem arises that will make avoidance impossible. Take it in stride.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital: Gord Feniak (Chair), Paul Smith, Anthony Caldwell, Howard Dobson, Janet Harrop, Ian Hornsby, Lara Johnston, John Podmore, Jamie Shepherd, Richard Wright, Dr. Barbara Clunes, Dr. Dan Reilly, Robert Foster, Robin Gilbert, Carl Hall, Joanne Ross-Zuj, Walt Visser, Jerome Quenneville (GMCH President & CEO)

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you dug up a photograph and were laughing at how you looked only a few years back. Make a few new memories this week with close friends and family.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a minor adjustment will give you an entirely new perspective.

You know you’ll be able to handle anything.

Thanks to everyone who supports Groves!

If you are interested in donating time, talent or financial gifts please contact our staff at: Hospital 843.2010 | Volunteer Association ext 206 www.gmch.fergus.net Foundation ext 268 www.grovesfoundation.com

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, mull over all the possibilities before looking for a job with a different organization. Don’t give notice until you have something new already lined up.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t rely too much on chance, Libra.

It will take a bit more planning to tackle something you need to get done in the days to come. Start thinking about it.

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For more information, please call your municipal office.

2011 green legacy programme Order forms now available The Green Legacy Tree Planting Programme will continue in 2011.

This spring, over 157,000 trees will be planted all over Wellington County!

CURBSIDE COLLECTION REMINDER, BE SURE YOUR MATERIALS ARE:

at the curbside visible in proper containers REMEMBRANCE DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES: Garbage and blue box collection will not occur on Thursday, November 11. Collection will be rescheduled for Saturday, November 13, starting at 7:00 a.m. All County waste facilities will be closed on Thusday, November 11.

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

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

Visit www.wellington.ca, or call 519.837.2600, ext. 3120* to obtain an order form.

Order early to avoid disappointment.

PROPERTY TAX REBATE FOR ELIGIBLE CHARITIES AND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS The County of Wellington offers a property tax rebate programme for eligible charities and similar non-profit organizations. The provision allows for up to 40% of taxes to be rebated each year.

Criteria: • an eligible charity is a registered charity as defined in the Income Tax Act s.248(1) • an eligible organization means a non-profit organization or foundation as described in s. 149 of the Income Tax Act (e.g. agricultural society, board of trade, chamber of commerce, registered amateur athletic association, etc.)

• an eligible property is one in the commercial or industrial property tax classes • the charity must own and occupy the qualifying property; or • the charity may be a tenant responsible for payment of property taxes under their lease agreement Application forms are available at local municipal offices, the County Administration Centre, or online at: www.wellington.ca.

For more information, please contact Emma Reddish at: 519.837.2600 ext. 2940, or emmar@wellington.ca.

THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING TO CHILDREN Listening to children acknowledges their right to be heard and shows that their views and experiences are being taken seriously, especially about matters that are important to them.

Seeing and hearing children express their interests can provide parents with unexpected insights into their child’s skills and capabilities.

For more information on Child Care Services available in the County of Wellington, call: 519.837.3620 or visit www.wellington.ca.

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