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Public Service AnnouncementS The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop-in programs. Call 519-787-1814.

***Knights of Columbus, Guelph. Karaoke every Friday night 9pm. 84 Lewis Road. 519-821-4050 Glen. No admission charge. Open to the public.

***Was your grade twelve graduation from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, Guelph in 2001? If so, please join alumni and teachers for a drop in 10-year reunion on Saturday, June 4 from 1 to 4pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School. To RSVP for the event or for more information, contact Michelle or Shaun at ololtenyears@gmail.com.

***Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre Long-term Care Home Information Session - find out how to access long-term care homes in our Region. 5-6:30pm. Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St. Guelph. Attendance is free. Please contact Patti Hirsch at 1-888-883-3313 ext. 5190.

***Greenfield Cemetery Board Annual Meeting. 7:30pm. Greenfield Cemetery Chapel. All plot holders welcome.

mAy 13Spring Garage Sale. Melville United Church (Corner of St. Andrew St. W. and Tower St., Fergus) Friday and Saturday 8-4pm.

***Hillsburgh Baptist Church - Howell’s Fish Fry, 5-7pm., Continuous serving. Tickets available at 519-855-4572 or 519-855-4228. Adults - $15, Children 6-12 - $8, under 5 - free.

***The Red Chevron Club & Offsuit presents A Benefit Show In Aid of Guelph Red Cross, Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Fund. 8pm. $10.

***Mapleton Historical Society Annual Meeting 7:30pm at Drayton Community Centre. Bob McEachern, from the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum, will be speaking about Railways in Wellington. Everyone welcome.

***Brighton Chapter Euchre and Lunch. 7:30pm at the Masonic Building, 310 St. Andrew St. E., Fergus. For information call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250. All Welcome.

***Nikky Loney & Friends Music Concert. Kara Shaw, Belwood Hall. Tickets: $15. Belwood Country Market, 519-843-9992. Proceeds to St. John’s United Church, Belwood. Gerry Ellen, home: 519-843-2990, cell: 519-993-2990.

mAy 14The Rotary Club of Fergus – Elora semi formal Charity Ball with the Toronto All-Star Big Band. Cocktails 5:30pm, sit down din-ner at 7pm at Centre Wellington Sportsplex. $65 per person (cash bar) includes admission, dinner, dance, demonstration, door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets may be obtained from Bruce Andrews 519-787-2271 or any other Fergus–Elora Rotarian you know! Tickets 80% sold.

***Wellington County 4-H is hosting their Annual Beef BBQ and Silent/Live Auction and Dance at the Alma Community Centre, Alma. Music by Bill Beattie. Tickets $12 adult, $7 child 9 and under, 4 and under free. For tickets contact James 519-669-2025.

***Guelph Twp. Horticultural Soc. Plant Sale At Guelph Farmer’s Market, Guelph. 7am-noon. Donated plants to Ruby’s - 5628 Wellington Rd. 39 before Friday, May 13.

***Arthur Horticultural Society Plant sale, draw and barbecue. 160 Tucker St. Arthur, 8am-12noon. Draw at noon.

***Headwaters Hospital Auxiliary Annual Teddy Bear Clinic. 10am to 1pm. At Headwaters Hospital, Rolling Hills Drive, Orangeville. In memory of Sonia Varaschin.

***Breakfast and Bake Sale St. Paul’s Anglican Church Mount Forest. Sausage, eggs, pancakes, toast, jam etc. $7 per person. 8-11am. Takeout available.

***Jammin’ at the Drayton Legion Branch 416. Come sing, play, dance or just enjoy - starts 2pm.

***Maryborough Horticulture Society Plant Sale and Bake Sale, Downtown Moorefield.

***Silent Auction, Belwood Hall 4pm. Proceeds go to St. John’s United Church, Belwood. To donate contact Heather Swaving at 519-843-2059 or Jane Cunningham at 519-843-7046.

***Guelph and Wellington County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale. Featuring locally grown hardy perennials, shrubs, trees and more from our members’ gardens. At The R. J. Hilton Centre, University of Guelph, 384 College Ave. East, Guelph, 9am- noon, rain or shine, free admission, parking on site, payment by cash or cheque. For more information call 519-824-4120 x56714.

***Garage sale at Knox Elora Presbyterian Church 8am. Info. 519-846-0680. Something for everyone.

***

Three Willows United Church Annual Plant & Garage Sale 8am- 1pm. Rain or Shine. Lots of Plants and expert gardeners to help with your choices. Garage Sale will offer books and many unique items for home and garden.

***Celebrate Spring! Concert and Dessert 7:30. Reformed Church, 72 Wellington St. Drayton. Proceeds to GEMS Esther School Building Project in Zambia. Musicians: Paul & Michel Allard, The Horst Sisters, Peter Schofield, Kara and Lindsay Shaw, No Strings Attached. Tickets: $20 from Irene Drost 519-338-2671.

***Old Time Dance 8pm - 12am. $10/person, light lunch provided. Band - Country Troubadors. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur.

***Fergus Horticultural Society’s Annual Plant Sale - Fergus Sportsplex, 8am-12. Extensive collection of local perennials – new varieties/ old favourities, hybrid irises, ground covers and shade dwellers. Members will assist with specific plant and gar-den questions. Proceeds support community beautification. Info. Kathy at 519-843-7703.

***Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s Annual Spring Plant Sale. 8 - 11am. Old Salem Schoolhouse parking lot, “rain or shine”.

*** The Guelph Enabling Garden is hosting their annual plant sale in the Garden at Riverside Park, Guelph on from 9am-2pm. Plant donations needed. Pot up any perennials that you can spare from your garden - label with type and colour and drop them off at the Garden Friday 6:30-7:30pm. or early Saturday morning - for further information, please call Wendy Lewis at 519-824-5662.

***Second Electronics Recycling Event Day in 2011 - Saturday, May 14 from 9am to 3pm at Harriston County Roads Garage, 9160 Wellington Rd. 5, Harriston. Free Service - Wellington County ratepayers only. Food bank donations accepted. Visit www.wel-lington.ca or phone 519-837-2601 or 1-866-899-0248 for a list of acceptable electronics.

mAy 15Spring Tea. Edgewood, 49 Memorial Street, Eden Mills. Advanced tickets $10, $12 at the door. 12noon-1:30pm or 2:30-4pm. Limited seating, reservations recommended. For information and tickets call 519-856-9622. Proceeds will be used to support children who require financial assistance to attend camp.

***Blue Rose invites you to come and walk in the maze and play the quartz crystal bowls. Meditation and esoteric discussion. $2. All welcome. 519-833-0292.

***Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church – Harriston 150th Anniversary Committee Presents: “Cricket Vocal Ensemble” at 7:30pm. Cricket Vocal Ensemble is a versatile musical group that performs a-cappella and accompanied vocal music in a variety of musical styles. Proceeds from the Freewill Offering go to the Stained Glass Restoration Fund.

***‘Sundays @ 3 Series’.The Music of May, 3pm. Dublin Chancel Choir; Michael Bloss, organ as the promise of summer beckons please join us in a musical celebration of the lovely month of May! Our guest artist is soprano Lesley Bouza. You will hear selections dating from the 12th century up to current times, all affirming the timeless anticipation of spring. Admission at the door: $18/Students $5. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St.W. Guelph.519-821-0610.

***Fergus Legion Community Breakfast. 9-11:30am. Everybody welcome. $5.

***Elora Cataract Trailway Assoc. AGM will be held at 2pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts. Guelph Speaker is Eric Baldin from CVC on potential wetland acquisitions along the Trailway. For details call Raymond at 519-843-7703. All are welcome.

mAy 16Improve your health, flexibility and balance with Taoist Tai Chi ™ arts of health. Visit our Open House at 54 Cardigan Street, Guelph at 10am. All are welcome to this event hosted by our Seniors Committee. Telephone 519-836-7390.

***Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS ON#4913) Harriston Open House. Harriston United Church, 7:30pm. Guest speaker Area Captain Judy Bell.

***Centre Wellington Women’s Connection invites all ladies to our dinner meeting, May 16th, 2011 at 7674 Colbourne St. E., Elora at 7pm. We’ll be featuring Broderick’s with a fashion show, solo-ist Rebecca Wittich and speaker Pamela Lewis - “One Woman’s Journey Through Life”. $17.00 incl. RSVP 519-846-5459 & 519-846-5252.

mAy 17Cancer Support Group 3rd Tuesday of every Month, 10am -12pm. Upper Grand 753 Tower, St. 1st Wednesday of the month, Lunch Out. Contact, Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100.

***Spring Flower Show- at Marden Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Rd. 30. Entries 6:30-7:30pm. Speaker: Vicki Beard “Attracting Butterflies to your Garden”. Public is always welcome.

SundayMay 15, 2011

Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11amshare the wealth package $15 - main program package $25

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Held under lottery license #M634122.FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATIONStaffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club

and Fergus Elora Rotary Club

Held at Grand River Raceway 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

“proceeds to localcommunity projects”

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Sit down dinner and dance to one of the most exciting bands around. The Toronto All-Star Band

revives the spirit, style and sound of 1930’s and 40’s, that golden age of the big bands.

They are a cream-of-the-crop group of young musicians with a dazzling display of amazing talent

along with a 5-person vocal group.ticKetS - $65 per perSon

ticKetS 80% SoldContact Bruce Andrews (519-787-2271) or any rotarian

T o r o n t oAll-StarBig B and

Charity Ball

FerguS-elora rotary club

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Centre Wellington Food Bank - Lending a helping handThe Board of Directors of the Centre Wellington Food Bank

invites you to attend our

Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 7:00 to 8pmSt. James Anglican Church, - 171 Queen St. East, Fergus

Everyone welcome!

Keynote Speaker: Barb Lee The Importance of the Local Food Movement

Remarks by: Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj

Recognition award presentations 8:15 to 9:00pm Please RSVP to the Food Bank by May 21st

Phone 519-787-1401 or Email: cwfoodbank@wightman.ca

Annual General Meeting

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Speedside Spring Beef Supperwed. May 18

Adults $14., under 12 $7., preschool freeFor tickets call: 5pm ruth 519-843-23516:30pm & takeouts beth 519-856-4567

C. WELLINGTON - A small racquet club here is pro-ducing some of Canada’s top talent - two of them from the same family.

Brothers Cameron and Ravi Seth are among Canada’s top ranked squash players in their respective age groups. Their father, Shaman Seth, said the story is not just about his sons, but the club, its involvement in the community, and the quality of players from it.

The quality is evident from Cameron’s participation in February in Halifax - at the Canada Winter Games. As part of Team Ontario, four boys and four girls, he helped bring home gold for the boys. The girls team won silver.

Cameron, a grade 12 student at Centre Wellington District High School, was one of 2,700 athletes representing the provinces for 20 sports across Canada. The games are held only once every four years and athletes qualify over four years. Cameron had to set a rigorous goal and work extremely hard for four years, balancing sport and fitness while maintaining top marks (97-plus average) in academics.

He was under-17 boys finalist in the December 2010 Canadian Open Junior Championships in St. Catharines. He is also on the nine-member national Junior Men’s team - of which three are selected for the Pan American Games. He turned 17 the day prior to the inter-view late last month. Until his birthday, he was ranked num-ber one in Canada for under 17s. After his birthday his rank dropped slightly in the new age category. Now in the under-19 group, he is ranked number 5 in Canada. In December he also took part in the U.S. Open in Boston, finishing 10th, with over 140 in his draw and over 600 at Harvard University.

In February, Cameron placed first at a Squash Ontario

tournament in Oakville and in April he won the provincial title.

Shaman Seth said coinci-dently, at the same tournament, his other son, Ravi, was ranked at 5 in Ontario for under-13s.

Ravi moved to third in Ontario when he won that tour-nament.

“It was kind of a treat for us because both of them were in the finals and both ended up winning the tournament,” Shaman Seth said. “I was just happy that they did well; never mind winning.”

Cameron recently won the club championship, marking the third time in a row he’s done that. In late April, the boys went to the Canadian Junior Nationals in Calgary. Cameron then went to the Canadian National Squash Academy from May 4 to 7, playing against pros.

Cameron admitted to start-ing the sport really young. “When my dad used to come, he’d play in the leagues, and I’d just play around. I had a couple of buddies here.”

There were junior squash camps and summer at Racquets, which are popular. This year, Cameron moved up to be one of the counsellors. He played a number of different sports, including tennis, badminton, and squash. “Then I picked squash and started going to tournaments.”

He said his older sisters also played squash, “so I kind of followed what they were doing.”

He found the competitions interesting, and “very competi-tive.”

Two years ago, he had been losing ground to other play-ers, so, “Over the past year I’ve really started training and things have been picking up. I’ve been doing a lot more fit-ness and watching what I eat. I’ve seen a big difference in my game in the past year.”

Shaman interjected that

about two years ago Cameron experienced a really tough match at the Ontario Open in 2009. “After that, he dedicated himself to the game and gave up other sports.”

He played soccer and other sports.

“He made a serious commit-ment to squash, which meant training, diet, weight room, fit-ness strengthening, along with illness and injury prevention.”

Shaman Seth said there are vitamins, rest plus care from a

massage therapist and a chiro-practor, to ensure Cameron is working at a high performance.

“It was a two year process where he has come from and did a lot of work. It’s a huge life lesson.”

Cameron has learned “hard work pays off. I’ve put in a lot of work and a lot of effort, and a lot of time. We’re from this little club, but it makes a big difference.”

He estimated he has hit hundreds of thousands of balls - whereas others might do a bit of training and matches with high performance players.

“It’s just not the same time and effort. I think that’s what I’ve taken out of this, that hard work pays off.”

He practices five to six days a week for an hour-and-a-half per day. There are tournaments every other week or so - gener-ally on weekends.

Ravi Seth started in a way similar to his brother when he was around age 5.

“I just went with my older

siblings ... watching them play.”

Then he started playing with them.

Like his brother, Ravi con-siders the sport a good experi-ence.

Shaman said in 2009, Ravi was the Ontario champion for boys under 11.

“After that, he fell back in the pack,” Shaman said.

He said Ravi was the one that other players were chasing, and they caught up.

“This year, Ravi’s had some challenges but in the past cou-ple of months, he’s really been working hard, and focussed. Some of the success has come because of that.”

Shaman Seth considers it a cycle where all of the players improved as a group.

“They are still good friends off the court and those friend-ships remain both on and off the court - even though they are fierce competitors.”

Cameron’s immediate plans included coming tournaments plus, he said, next summer there are the World Junior Games, which are held every two years.

“I’ve been picked for the national squad, which means I have a chance of making that team.”

Next year, Cameron is also heading to the University of Waterloo to study math and physics.

“I’m going to continue playing squash. They have some squash courts and a lot

of players.”He said both of his sisters

are there.“I’m going to continue

playing squash and doing the best that I can.”

Shaman Seth was quick to recognized Black Knight, which has sponsored them for the past 10 years by providing equipment as a key sponsor.

In addition, he cited the sponsorship of the Elora Racquets Club and it owner, Jake Doering.

Shaman Seth described the club “as the gem on the Grand [River],” which has a long his-tory in the community.

“It’s a private club, but it provides a lot to the commu-nity.”

Shaman said a lot of schools take part in programs there, and the club has a positive impact on the young people.

Some of them become counsellors, then head off to be successful young adults.

“This environment is very conducive to success,” Shaman said.

Even with the limited resources of the club, it still produces a championship cali-bre members.

He explained that in larg-er clubs such as Toronto and Vancouver, there are more resources - often with three pros on staff.

Comparably, Shaman said the Elora club has a skeleton staff, quarter-time pros, with parents playing a larger role the smaller facility.

Though he agrees it may not be considered a world class facility, “It is amazing. For a little club out in the sticks, most people in Toronto ask where it is - in horse and buggy area? - how do you get to the club? I think the story is more

about the community, the club, and owner Jake Doering and the stars created here.”

Shaman added that in recent years, Doering was recipient of two chamber of commerce awards, one for community service and the other for citi-zenship. “This club is provid-ing a service not only to us, but for 500 members. The key is, with our family, and all the club with Jake Doering at the helm, the sport is first and fore-most fun. If you make it not fun, people will not continue.”

Doering said “without fami-lies like the Seths to help, “We wouldn’t be doing as well as we are.”

Last November marked the 30th anniversary of Racquets. Doering has owned it since 1997.

Shaman said, “Jake always encourages juniors and kids. He wants young families to join and he wants kids to play, whereas other clubs might be for adults only.”

Doering said “It’s a good place for kids to be. It’s a healthy place and a chance for parents to be with their kids.”

He compared it to other sports where parents drive their kids to hockey and just sit and watch them. This way they can play together.”

He said summer camps are the best way to introduce young people to all ten sports offered. Camps averaged 285 participants a year over the past decade.

“For a lot of kids, the sum-mer camp was their first oppor-tunity to play squash or tennis.”

Shaman added that many of the young people going to the camps end up becoming the best instructors later on “as three of my kids have done- and the fourth is on deck.”

Cameron and Ravi Seth:

Top Canadian talent from local club

by Mike Robinson

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 13, 2011 PAGE THREE

Quite a racquet - Shaman Seth, with sons Ravi and Cameron, and Jake Doering at the Elora Racquets Club. photo by Mike Robinson

I think that’s what I’ve taken out of this,that hard work pays off.”

Cameron Seth, on his success at the national level.

GRANITE | QUARTZ | NATURAL STONE

DESIGN • MANUFACTURE • INSTALLATION

9 8 7 Y O R K R O A D , G U E L P H 5 1 9 - 8 2 1 - 5 8 8 0

Centre Wellington Chamber of CommerCe

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCEphotos courtesy of Bill Longshaw

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

LOUISE GOLDSMITH

presented by

Joanne Ross-Zuj for

Township of Centre

Wellington

ENVIRONMENTAL

EXCELLENCE AWARD

WELLINGTON COUNTY

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

presented to Bonnie Callen by

Hugh Calderwood for

TD Canada TrustBonnie Cullen accepted

on behalf of theWellington County

Museum & Archives. The Wellington County

Museum & Archives also won the BUSINESSHERITAGE AWARD

sponsored byWightman Telecom

The Youth Citizen of the Year Award presented by Councillor Walt Visser for the Township of Centre Wellington. The award also included a cheque

presentation byJennifer MacLellan

of the CentreWellington Foundation

CORPORATE CITIZEN

OF THE YEAR

GRAND RIVER RUNNING

presented by Helga Cunning

for AO Smith

Helen Orok ofCollins Barrow (left)

presented theSports Achievement

Award to Henry VerVoort of Elora Rocks

Janet and Don Valleryof Highland Pines

Campground & RV Parkpresented Deb Dalziel

(centre) with the Tourism Impact Award

YOUTH CITIZEN

OF THE YEAR

ALVIN SHORTT AWARD

SARAH HENNEKENS

Bob & Matt Reidy ofGrand River Running

were also awarded theCUSTOMER SERVICEEXCELLENCE AWARDsponsored by Bell Aliant

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

ASHLEY WOODS

sponsored by

Graham Giddy Funeral

Homes Ltd.Craig Palmer is

presented his award by Rick Whittaker of Waterloo Wellington Community Futures

DevelopmentCorporation,

sponsor of the award

Left to right: Graham Giddy,

Michael Weinstein (CWCC President),

Ashley Woods,Scott Giddy andRobert Giddy

TOURISM IMPACT AWARD

DEB DALZIEL (centre)

sponsored by

Highland Pines Campground

& RV Park

LONG TERM

SERVICE AWARDS

(40 YEARS)Umesh Patel of the

Village Inn was presented with his Long Term Service Award by

Ted Ecclestoneof Ecclestone

Financial Group Inc.C&W Enterprises andFergus Medical Centrewere not present to receive their awards

SPORTS

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ELORA ROCKS

sponsored by

Collins Barrow

YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR

OF THE YEAR

CRAIG PALMER

PALMER

WOODWORKING

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 13, 2011

Second Chance Employment Counselling (Wellington) Inc., Belwood Super Snax, Cousins & Johnson Inc.,

Elora Arts Council, J. Ferguson Antiques,

Fergus Truck Show, Grand River Plumbing Ltd.,

Materials Placement Ltd., Royalthane Inc., Rural Route

Appraisals, Tufco Flooringof Ontario

SMALL BUSINESS

OF THE YEAR

PLANET CPU

sponsored by Tracy Group

Benefits & Financial

Services Karen Foster of Meridian Credit Union

presents the Community Award of Merit to Ray

Pearse, representing the Fergus LegionBranch 275

LONG TERM

SERVICE AWARDS

TWENTY FIVE YEARS

sponsored by

Ecclestone Financial

Group Inc.

Barney Tracy presentsthe Small Business

Award to Terry Godreau & Mark

Reed of Planet CPU

CULTURAL ARTS

AWARD OF MERIT

SENSATIONAL ELORA

EMPTY BOWLS

& GLASSES

Margaret and Henry VerVoort of VerVoort

Farms receive the Agriculture/Agri

Business Award from Paul Taylor of the

Grand River Ag Society

Karen Thomas and Rhoda Lipton receive

the Cultural Arts Award of Merit on behalf of

Sensational Elora Empty Bowls & Glasses,

presented by Councillor Fred Morris of Township

of Centre Wellington

COMMUNITY

AWARD OF MERIT

FERGUS LEGION

BRANCH 275

sponsored by

Meridian Credit Union

AGRICULTURE/AGRI

BUSINESS AWARD

TONY & GERTIE

VERVOORT & FAMILY

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

GLOMAR TECHNOLOGIES INC.

sponsored by RBC Royal Bank

L to R: representing Glomar, Larry Lee,

Don Wilson, Alan Darby and

Katie Chessmond from RBC

Therapeutic Massage Treatments for Muscular DisordersRelaxation Massage for Stress Management

Flexible hours: Day/Evening Appointments: Monday-Friday Accepting new clients

Bev Woods, Jennifer McFaddenRegistered Massage Therapists

Arthur Massage Therapy Clinic

206 George St. Arthur ON 519-848-6057 by appointment only

Silvia ayreS, rMTWishes to advise long time friends that she has re-located in Rockwood. I am no longer at the Rockwood Physiofitness Centre, but continue to provide treatments at a new Rockwood location. For further updates and for bookings, please contact Silvia directly

519-822-5877

Stress has become a daily part of people’s lives. Despite its detriments to health and well-being, stress seems to be something most people can’t shake. Increasing the number of relaxation tools around the house may prove effective at reducing stress.

Pick any number of surveys and you’re likely to find that the general public is stressed out.

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation nearly a quarter (23%) of Canadians report a high degree of life stress. More than a quarter (26%) of Canadian women ages 45 to 64 report a high degree of life stress and research shows an association between psychosocial and marital stress and heart disease in women.

Considering more than half of all Canadians are concerned with the level of stress in their everyday lives, the following steps to reduce stress might be very helpful to millions of people across the country.

Feeling the heatWater, heat and massage therapy as provided by a hot tub can

alleviate many of the body strains caused by stress. Raising core body temperature for 15 minutes around 90 minutes before bed has been shown to induce a more restful sleep. Heat also dilates blood vessels to increase blood flow to sore or damaged tissue. In addition, water provides buoyancy that reduces strain on muscles and joints. Add the gentle massage from spa bubbles and the body is relaxed. This, in turn, can help turn off the mind and facilitate feelings of ease.

Exercise equipmentHaving a stationary bike, treadmill or elliptical trainer in the

home can entice people to get moving. Exercise is a known mood-booster. In a 2007 study at Duke University, exercise was shown to reduce major depression as well as standard antidepressant medi-cation. Stress and depression are often linked.

Exercise releases endorphins into the body, which can banish the blues. Other studies have shown that as little as ten minutes of brisk walking raises the mood and increases the energy level of people for up to two hours after the walk.

MassageFew things can reduce stress as much as the feeling of human

hands working the kinks out of tense muscles. Massage can allevi-ate pain, reduce anxiety and may even improve immune system function. There are many different types of massages available.

A person can certainly invest in a massage table for home and have a spouse or family member do the massage. However, most prefer to visit a spa or rehabilitation center and rely on a trained professional.

SwimmingA pool, much like a hot tub, can foster feelings of relaxation.

Swimming combines the stress-relief of water with the benefits of exercise. Daily swimming can shake off the stress of work and family life.

Alternative therapiesEverything from accupunc-

ture to aromatherapy to music therapy can be tried in an effort to staunch stress.

Following in the footsteps of Eastern cultures, many people are finding meditation, yoga, deep breathing and Tai Chi are effective at calming the mind and the body. Look for local classes where these activities are offered, or simply try them at home.

Stress is something that is a part of most people’s lives, but it doesn’t have to be an over-whelming factor. With a few simple stress-relief techniques, individuals can feel calmer and healthier.

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Health & Wellness

A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further informa-tion, 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

ONTARIO FORAGE EXPOHOSTED BY WELLINGTON COUNTY

SOIL & CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONThe Ontario Forage Expo 2011 on Wednesday July 13, 2011,

at the Elora Research Farms, 6182 2nd Line, Pilkington Twp., RR #2, Ariss, Ontario.

“Hay Making in Motion” - This major event will present a wide array of demonstrations and activities related to the forage industry. It is co-sponsored by the Ontario Forage Council and Wellington County Soil & Crop Improvement Association. Watch the major equipment companies demonstrate forage machinery in side by side field trials.

Listen to key note speakers on forage related topics. Visit with forage and forage related trade show exhibitors. Wagon tours to the Ontario Forage research plots. This promises to be a great day, with no admission charge

for the farming community. Bring your friends and neighbours -

Everyone Welcome. Demonstrations start at 10am. For more information, contact: Ray Robertson, The Ontario

Forage Council, 1-877-892-8663 or email: info@ontarioforage-council.com.

GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITSby John C. Benham

On Friday June 17, the first day of the two-day Growing Your Farm Profits will be held in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room at 9:30am.

The second day will be held on Friday, June 24. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no cost.

This is an opportunity for you to look into upgrading your farm business management. Such things as computer training, book-keeping, succession planning assistance and marketing opportuni-ties will be discussed.

You will not be asked to provide any confidential information at the meeting. It is an opportunity to hear how other farmers have handled a situation that you may be experiencing.

You will have the opportunity to complete a workbook similar to EFP, come up with an Action Plan and then financial assistance is available to help you in some cases, hire a consultant and take courses or attend a meeting or conference.

For more information and to sign up, call John Benham at 519-846-3394. If these dates don’t work for you, the next GYFP workshop will be held Friday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Sept. 16 in the Elora OMAFRA office from 9:30am to 3pm.

EGG FARMERS OF ONTARIO (EFO) NEW ENTRANT PROGRAM

The program is designed to foster the opportunity for individu-als to join the Ontario egg industry and make it easier for them to do so. EFO will allocate a total of 50,000 units of egg quota over

a 10 year period. Each year up to 5,000 units of egg quota will be loaned to the successful applicant(s). This quota will be loaned based on a 1:2 ratio (1 unit purchased, 2 loaned). After 10 years, the loaned quota will be returned to EFO in five installments.

To be eligible an applicant must: Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; Be a permanent resident of Ontario; Not hold quota of any of any type in the supply-managed sector; Not have held quota, currently or in the past, of any type in the supply-managed sector; Priority will be given to persons between the ages of 18 and 45.

Interested individuals must complete and submit an application form along with a $100 non-refundable fee.

Applicants are also encouraged to submit a Business Plan with their application.

Applications may be submitted beginning March 29, 2011 up to and including May 31, 2011. For more information and appli-cations, contact Egg Farmers of Ontario, 7195 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga ON L5N 4H1 or phone 1-800-387-8360.

NOTICE OF QUARANTINE – SMALL HIVE BEETLE A quarantine area has been established for bees in Essex

County and part of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to prevent the spread of small hive beetle to other areas of the province and to protect the integrity of Ontario’s beekeeping industry.

In September 2010, small hive beetle, Aethina tumida, was confirmed in Essex County beekeeping operations and OMAFRA responded immediately with quarantines on individual yards where small hive beetle was observed. OMAFRA continues to work with the beekeeping industry and other stakeholders to man-age this new pest of honey bee colonies.

Establishing a quarantine area at this time, prior to the start of the beekeeping season, provides the best opportunity to control movement of bees and prevent the inadvertent spread of small hive beetle from any yard where it might be present but not yet detected.

More information on the quarantine and beekeeping is posted on the OMAFRA website

COMING EVENTSMay 14 -Wellington County 4-H is hosting their Annual Beef BBQ & Silent/Live Auction and Dance at the Alma Community Centre, Alma. Music by: Bill Beattie. Tickets: $12/adult; $7/child 9 and under; 4 and under free. For tickets please contact: James at 519-669-2025 or Carol at 519-833-0455 or Barb at 519-824-2959.May 18 - Special Wholesale Flower Sale, Elmira Produce Auction Co-op (EPAC). For information, contact Auction Manager, Noah Gingrich at 519-638-3602.May 31 Wellington County Farm Safety - regular meeting at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma at 8:00 p.m. sharp. For more infor-mation, call Walter Grose t 519-846-5329.June 21-22 - 38th Annual Ontario Pork Congress. Place - Stratford Agricultural and Recreational Complex. Website - http://www.porkcongress.on.ca/ June 7 and 8 - Climate Change and the Implications for Plant Science - Symposium. Place - Room 160, Johnson Hall, University of Guelph, Guelph. Contact: 519-767-5000 or Email - info@open.uoguelph.ca; Website - www.plantscience.open.uoguelph.ca; Alt. Website - www.croplife.ca.June 21-22 - 38th Annual Ontario Pork Congress. Place - Stratford Agricultural and Recreational Complex. Website - http://www.porkcongress.on.ca/ July 6 & 7 - SouthWest Crop Diagnostic Days – University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus.

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HARRISTON - Brent Troyer, an FS crop special-ist with North Wellington Co-operative Services here has successfully completed the requirements to hold cre-dentials as a Certified Crop Specialist (CCS) in the FS System of member co-oper-atives.

The achievement is the next level up in Troyer’s exten-sive agricultural training. He already holds the designation of a certified crop advisor in Ontario.

The Certified Crop Specialist accreditation recog-nizes crop advisors for their production expertise, said Kelly Boyle, general man-ager of North Wellington Co-operative Services.

“These credentials prove a CCS’s ability to put his or her training to work in finding solutions that help producers optimize agronomic results, economic return, and envi-ronmental stewardship,” said

Boyle.To earn the original title

of Certified Crop Specialist, Troyer was required to success-fully complete a series of writ-ten and verbal exams designed to establish base standards of knowledge on the topics of nutrient management practices, integrated pest management, soil erosion and water quality.

Among the skill sets assessed were technical knowledge; the ability to discover, iden-tify, and analyze yield-limiting factors from a grower’s field records; identify common pest problems and recommend eco-nomic treatment measures; dis-cuss and analyze the economic aspects of crop production; and understand the need-identifica-tion process.

North Wellington Co-operative Services Inc. is a farmer-owned co-operative that provides more than 4,000 members and rural customers with quality products and ser-vices in feed, agronomy, ener-gy and retail consumer needs such as hardware, pet supplies, work wear and lawn and gar-den expertise at four locations in Harriston, Hanover, Mount Forest, and Durham.

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TORONTO - To mark Mother’s Day and the begin-ning of Nursing Week 2011, the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is releas-ing new research that focuses on the value of care provided mainly by women - including nurses - and includes some new wage data and recommenda-tions.

Entitled Valuing the Invaluable: Rethinking and

respecting caring work in Canada, the paper was writ-ten by ONA staff economist, Salimah Valiani, PhD. It quantifies the penalty that is imposed on those doing care-work in Canada.

“As we mark both Mother’s Day and Nursing Week, a time to honour those who care for others, we can’t forget those who have opted to work in areas that our society under-

values,” said ONA first vice-president Vicki McKenna, RN.

“Those who work in care-giving professions, whether they be registered nurses, reg-istered practical nurses, per-sonal support workers, visiting homemakers or migrant live-in caregivers, continue to be penalized for providing work that is so vital for so many,” she added.

Valiani’s analysis links the growth of unpaid and paid overtime being worked by RNs to the nursing shortage and the undervaluing of those profes-sionals.

Between 1997 and 2008, the annual aggregate unpaid overtime worked by public-sector RNs in Canada virtually doubled, from 51,200 to 99,000 hours. The number of hours of overtime worked weekly by Canadian RNs has quadrupled since the late-1980s.

Canada has seen its ratio of RNs per population drop from 824 per 100,000 in the early 1990s to 789 per 100,000 in 2009; Ontario has fared far worse, with a ratio of direct care RNs to population of 785 per 100,000.

“This research clearly quan-tifies the extent of the nursing shortage that has had such an impact on nurses’ workloads and quality patient care,” said

McKenna. “This demonstrated and frightening shortage of nurses will only become more problematic over the coming years as more nurses retire.”

“Valuing the Invaluable: Rethinking and respecting car-ing work in Canada” includes seven recommendations to

begin undoing the undervaluing of carework,” said McKenna.

ONA believes the research will be of great value to pol-icy makers, universities and colleges; it can be viewed at http://www.ona.org/publica-tions_forms/research_series.html.

ONA is the union represent-ing 57,000 front-line RNs and allied health professionals and more than 12,000 nursing stu-dent affiliates providing care in Ontario hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, the community, industry and clinics.

TORONTO - A new report on the state of Ontario’s home care system has found more than 10,000 people on wait-ing lists for services. Still Waiting: An assessment of Ontario’s home care system after two decades of restruc-turing released by the Ontario Health Coalition last week reveals that major problems reported by Ontario’s Auditors General since 1998 are still not resolved. As a result, Ontario’s home care system is plagued by inadequate services, ineq-uitable access to care and poor oversight.

The report also reveals that 18,500 hospital beds have been closed since 1990 and other hospital services such as out-patient rehabilitation are being cut across Ontario. While patients are being downloaded from hospitals, too often there are inadequate services in the community.

“Access to home care in Ontario is not improving. Huge waiting lists, totalling more than 10,000, have persisted for more than a decade,” said Natalie Mehra, coalition direc-tor. “We found that home care funding is actually shrinking as a percentage of health spend-ing even though hospital beds continue to be cut and closed. Patients face long waits, ineq-uitable and inadequate access to care, and user fees. Access to information and democratic accountability are worse than ever.”

“Seniors want to age at home,” noted Derek Chadwick from the Canadian Pensioners Concerned. “Often home care is not available unless seniors have the money to pay for it out-of-pocket.”

Derrell Dular, managing director of the Older Canadians Network, said, “This report is meant to be a wake up call for all Ontario political parties as we lead into the provincial election.

“Improving access to home care must be a prior-ity. Provincial auditors have repeatedly recommended a full review of the competitive bid-ding system that has siphoned resources and focus away from front line care. We are repeat-ing this call.”

For more than 12 years, provincial auditors have report-ed that access to home care across Ontario is inequitable with some Community Care

Access Centres receiving up to double the funding that others receive.

There are no standards for access to care. Huge waiting lists have persisted for more than a decade, totalling more than 10,000 people since 1999.

Home care funding is decreasing as a proportion of health spending - from 5.5% to less than 4.5% between 1999 and 2010. Funding per home care client has decreased from $3,846 in 2003 to $3,003 in 2009.

Inadequate standards and poor quality control have con-tinued for more than 12 years, according to provincial audi-tors. Inconsistent and inade-quate tracking of complaints has not been resolved after 12 years.

Public accountability and democratic control over home care have decreased.

Administrative costs are very high. Administration and case management take up 30% of CCAC budgets totalling more than $500-million. There are four tiers of administra-tion before funding reaches front line care, yet oversight is consistently poor. Competitive bidding has siphoned vast resources away from care.

Staffing shortages threaten access to care.

Repeated calls by the Ontario Auditor General for a full review of the competitive bidding system in home care have been ignored.

PAGE EIGHT Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 13, 2011

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by Chris DaponteORANGEVILLE - For the

sake of theatregoers across Canada, playwright Norm Foster and musical direc-tor Leslie Arden should work together more often.

Ned Durango, their second collaboration, which is now enjoying its world premiere at Theatre Orangeville, is a remarkable story with heart, humour and spirit.

It relays the tale of five down-on-their-luck characters, each with their own financial, personal or familial issues, who must come together to pull off the best tomato festival parade the small community of Big Oak has ever seen.

The play centres around the Crossroads Cafe, the local eatery owned by former pro-fessional hockey hopeful Tom Shaw (played by Geoffrey Tyler) and the home away from home for lone employee Orson (David Rosser).

Mayor Diana Coatsworth (Catherine Wilson) frequents the cafe for not only her daily fix of caffeine, but also her regular patient-therapist type of social interaction with Tom.

William Colgate stars as the aging TV and musical star Ned Durango, who now plays car shows and rural fairs but is still viewed as big enough of a draw to serve as grand marshal for the tomato parade.

And Keely Hutton rounds out the cast as Kay Starling, the college-aged daughter Orson has never met despite his best intentions.

The acting and singing by all five of the players is sec-ond to none, but a few per-formances do stand out. The first half is carried emotionally and vocally by Rosser, who expertly portrays the vulner-able nature of Orson.

In the second half Colgate emerges as the emotional anchor of the production, highlighted by poignant com-mentary on fading out of the limelight and on aging in general. And throughout the production, Hutton’s vocal tal-ents and youthful enthusiasm inject some vital energy into the story.

Several of the powers that be behind Ned Durango were in the audience for the preview performance on May 5, and despite some obvious note-tak-ing, they had to be happy with what they saw.

It’s hard to find anything at all not to like about the musical

comedy, except that in several spots it was a little difficult to make out some of the lyrics (either the music volume was too high or the microphones set too low).

The music (Bob Hewus and Bruce Ley), choreogra-phy (Kiri-Lyn Muir), direct-ing (David Nairn) and set and lighting design (Steve Lucas) were nearly flawless.

But much of the credit should go to Foster and Arden, who deftly transformed an old Foster play into the jovial and heartfelt musical merry-go-round that is Ned Durango.

It’s sure to go on to critical and popular acclaim at venues across the nation.

The character development is stellar - the audience truly cares from the outset what hap-pens here - complete with the witty dialogue and ingenious music and lyrics people have come to expect from Foster and Arden respectively.

The story is one audiences won’t soon forget. It gently reaffirms life lessons on myri-ad topics - including love, rela-tionships, aging, failure, family ties, humility and what truly matters in life - without taking

itself too seriously. It’s also funny without being cheesy; serious without being overly analytical; and endearing with-out being saccharine.

Simply put, Ned Durango is musical comedy at its best.

It plays six shows a week until May 22. For tickets call 1-519-942-3423 or 1-800-424-1295 or visit www.theatreor-angeville.ca.

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- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington is seeking golfers for its 15th annual golf tournament on June 4 at Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.

Tee-offs start at 1:30pm. Sponsor Greg McCabe, of Reliable Motors, is ready to open the door for the winner of a two-year lease on a 2012 Ford Focus - for the person who gets a hole in one.

There will be lots of prizes, competitions, mulligan bags and a silent auction to ensure fun for all. The event includes 18 holes of golf in a best-ball format, a cart, lunch and dinner for $125.

Register by calling 519-787-0106 or emailing bbbsof-cw@aol.com.

Drive it home - But only if the drive at the Centre Wellington Big Brothers Big Sisters 15th annual golf tournament results in a hole in one. Greg McCabe is offering a two-year lease to the skilled golfer who manages that feat at the annual tournament at the Ariss Golf and Country Club on June 4.

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winner Fred Eaglesmith will be bringing his Travelling Show to the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 4, presented by the Fergus Arts Council.

It was the idea of arts coun-cil member Peter Mandic, a devoted fan and self-pro-claimed “Fredhead,” to curate a one-night art show of Eaglesmith’s art in the Grand Theatre’s lobby to coincide with the concert.

Eaglesmith agreed and offered the Arts Council a por-tion of art sales to help fund various projects including The Riverwalk Festival set for the end of June.

Eaglesmith, with his 30-year, 18-album, 250-shows-per-year musical career, is a declared amateur on can-vas. His art, like his music, is inspired by his upbringing in the small rural Ontario vil-lage of Castor Centre, and his adventures on the road since he left there at age 15.

“My paintings are accidents - if I try to manipulate them

they almost never work out. If I let them take their own shape, then even I am surprised by the result,” said Eaglesmith.

“I’ve been a very careful songwriter but now I know that I can throw it together and manipulate what happens. I am learning from my painting that I can go with my first instinct.”

His instinct has gained

him widespread recognition, including an appearance on David Letterman and songs covered by Miranda Lambert and Alan Jackson.

But to him the greatest suc-cess is being able to play in front of a few hundred people, close to home and share a bit of his creativity through his music or his art.

Coming to Fergus - Fred Eaglesmith with Peter Mandic, of the Fergus Art Council.

FERGUS - After a decade of preparation, Settlers Creek Band is thrilled to release its debut album Line in the Dirt.

It includes eight original songs written collectively by the group over the course of two years.

“There’s no fluff,” said bassist Greg Eisen. “We played pretty much everything. What you see is what you get.”

Adds drummer Sean Bruder, “We really focused on sounding like us ... on the record and on the stage. They will sound the same live as they do on your iPod. It was very important to us.”

Adopting to go against the grain of modern Nashville production and country music trends, the band assembled a talented team to help them reach their goals.

The band enlisted Juno nominee Sean Gugula, a highly talented, up and coming engi-neer and producer to help them co-produce the album, as well as and Juno winner and mul-tiple Grammy nominee Darryl Neudorf to mix.

“We took a very ‘indie’

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“Sean and Darryl brought this whole other dimension to the project. The creativity on this project was unlike any-thing I’ve experienced.”

Keyboardist Chris Eisen added, “It’s awesome when a producer is at the same level of excitement for the music as you are.”

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ability to do that. He shaped us and ultimately created the sound of this record.”

The eight songs display a variety of styles ranging from the roots-rock infused This Town to the reflective I guess This is Goodbye. Down by the Creek alludes to teenage pas-sion.”

Contrasting that is the Down in Mexico and Wanna Go, the latter which is the most pop-influenced song on the CD, with a driving delayed guitar theme and an epic conclusion.

One Long Night and Greener on the Country Side are hard driving and up-tempo while Somebody’s Nobody lies somewhere in-between.

Musically, each song dis-plays the hallmarks of a band with diversity, chemistry and experience. Lyrically, each song represents the band’s pas-sion for their rural life and a good time.

Line In The Dirt will be available online and at Settlers Creek Band concerts on and after May 16. For more infor-mation visit www.settler-screekband.com.

Local band to release first album

Exhibitors, youth & adults, must be paid members. Memberships available at meeting. Refreshments, door prizes. Note- there is also a Photographic section to enter. Info. 519-822-5289.

***Free 1 hour lecture on ADHD 7:30-8:30pm. This is session #1 in a two part information series about Attention Deficit Disorder pre-sented by Aletha McArthur, OCT, Behaviour, Special Education Specialist. Topics covered will be of most interest to parents and caregivers of ADHD children and youth. An open Question and Answer session will follow the presentation. Phone 519-509-6432 to reserve a place for this FREE event. New Growth Family Centre, 211 Birmingham St. W., Mount. Forest. Second session is May 24.

***Guelph Arts Council. You are invited to the 36th Annual General Meeting. Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin St. S., Guelph. Agenda: Welcome, Minutes of 35th Annual Meeting, Treasurer’s Report, Appointment of Auditors, President’s Report, Nominating Committee Report. RSVP 519-836-3280 or gac@sentex.net.

May 18Speedside Spring Beef Supper. Sitting at 5pm, call Ruth for tick-ets 519-843-2351. Sitting 6:30pm or take-out call Beth for tickets 519-856-4567. Adults $14, children under 12 -$7, preschoolers free with a ticket.

***Three Cantors in concert at Palmerston United Church. 7:30pm. Tickets $20 available at 519-343-3620.

***Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting & Flower Show: 7:30pm. Fergus - Victoria Park Centre. Topic: “Daylilies in Garden Design” Speaker: Gil Stelter. Everyone welcome. For further info. call Helen 519-843-3131.

***Exclusive Charity Dinner & Concert with Peter Appleyard, in Support of Help Lesotho (Aids) Weds. May 18th at Heaven On 7 Bistro & Pub in Rockwood. Dinner @ 6:30pm. Music at 7:30pm. Tickets $50.00 ea. Tax Receipt $25.00. For Info. & Tickets Call 519-822-6729.

May 19Arthur Horticultural Society Spring Show at Seniors Hall. Speaker: Denise Jupp, “How to get going in Spring.” Youth group meet at 6pm.

May 20Progressive Euchre at the Drayton Legion Branch 416. 8pm.

***Yard Sale at Alma United Church, Alma, 10am-7pm and Saturday 9am-noon. Including bake table, new items, books and plants.

***All U Can Eat Wing/Pub Night. Harriston Legion Branch #296. Entertainment by Darren English. Starting at 6pm till we run out. $12 per person. Call 519-338-2843.

***Fish fry at Mount Forest United Church. Continuous serve 5- 7pm. Adults $12, students $6, preschoolers free. Take-outs avail-able 4:30. Tickets at the church house 519-323-1910.

***Arthur Legion: Wing Night 6-8 p.m. All you can eat. $ 12.00.

May 21Perennial Plant, Bake & Yard Sale held by the Palmerston Legion at 355 Toronto St., Palmerston. 9am-1pm.

***Until May 28 - Large Used Book Sale - Grand Valley Public Library, 4 Amaranth St. E, Grand Valley. Open during regular business hours, closes at 1pm on May 28. Cash Only. Proceeds go towards the purchase of new material for the library. 519-928-5622.

***Dance in the new Alma Community Hall. Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 8pm to 12pm. With Bill Beatty Band. Admission $10. All Welcome, come and enjoy our new facilities.

***

May 22Time to dust off the saddle and play games. MGAC will host mounted games at the Grand River Raceway in Elora. Registration at 8:30am. Flag drops at 10am. Family friendly competition at all levels. All are welcome, come out and ride. Visit us at www.mgac.ca or give us a call at 519-843-4539.

May 24Until June 2- The township of Centre Wellington 55+ Senior Games. Scrabble, Shuffleboard, Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Table Tennis, Lawn Bowling, Crokinole, Euchre, Bid Euchre, Horseshoes, Pickle ball, Darts, Solo, Cribbage, 5 pin bowling, 10 pin bowling, walking, Nordic walking, badminton, golf, snooker and tennis. Opening Ceremonies on May 24 at 11am and closing ceremonies on June 2 at 5pm. with a banquet.

***Guelph Horticultural General Meeting & Mini Show Dublin Street United Church. 7:30pm. Basic Gardening Demonstration. Guest speaker: Marion Jarvie, “Hardy Gems for the Ontario Gardener”. New members welcome. Guests: $5.

***Maryborough Horticulture Society meeting 7:30pm. Optimist Hall. Donna from Fletchers Landscaping. Topic: Mulch. Spring Flower Show.

May 25St. James Church, 171 Queen St. E., Fergus, 5th Annual Fashion

Show May 25th @ 7pm ft. Big Monkey Little Monkey, Special Effects, and Broderick’s. Tickets $12.00 ea. at 519-843-2141 or 519-843-4090. Door prizes and a Silent Auction.

May 26Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes.

May 27Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. 5-7pm. Alma Community Hall. Adults $12, kids $4.

***Elmira Horticulture Society Bus Trip to Royal Botanical Gardens (Hamilton). Friday, May 27th, 8:30, from Elmira Pentecostal Church. For price and details contact Diane at 519-669-8217.

***Alma Optimists BEEF BBQ. Friday May 27th, 5pm to 7pm. Adults : $12, Kids $4. In our new Community Centre. All wel-come, tickets at the door.

May 28 Elora Legion Saturday Night Dance 8pm. Join Country Versatiles upstairs in the Maple Leaf Room for an evening of dancing. 519-846-9611.

***Annual Maranatha Christian School Garage Sale on Wellington Rd. 19. On May 28th from 8am to 12pm. Garage sale, plant sale & car wash, all in one spot. Rent a table for $20 to sell your own stuff. Contact Nicoline Pieffers @ 519-787-0506.

***May 28 and 29 - Eden Mills Arts Festival Eden Mills Community Centre and downtown streets. 11am - 5pm, both days. Admission free. Michael Coull, telephone 519-856-0069.

***Endless selection of items created by talented people from Wellington County will be on sale at the Spring Boutique. 1-4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion 500 Blair St. Fergus.

***Spring Clean Up Trunk Sale/Open House. Upper Credit Humane Society, 5383 Trafalgar Road RR #2, Erin. Time for Spring Clean Up! For $10 per car/table, you can sell your items at our trunk sale. Barbecue to follow.

***Grand Valley Lions Duck race in Hereward Park. 2pm. Tickets $5 per duck with $4150 in cash prizes. First and second place $1000 each. Activities for the entire family. Proceeds go towards community projects.

***9am until 12 noon. Treasure Shop. Held by Grace Christian Fellowship. Free, good, used clothing for all ages. Location: Bethel Baptist Church. 675 Victoria Terrace, Fergus. www.igrace.ca.

***The Potter’s Market. Saturday, May 28th and Sun. 29th. The weekend after Victoria Day. Goldie Mill, Guelph, 75 Cardigan Street. 10am to 5pm. Rain or Shine, Free. Call 519-837-1119 or visit www.thepottersmarket.ca for more info.

***Guelph Youth Singers presents its 20th Anniversary Spring Concert. A-Rovin’ : Moving ahead into its next 20 years, GYS choir will sing songs of travel and songs from around the world. 7:30pm at River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. Adults: $25, Student/Seniors: $19. www.guelphyouthsingers.com.

***Child ID Clinic. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. At the Fergus Curling Club a Free Child ID Clinic. Sponsored by the Masons on Wellington District. For information please contact Craig Steen 519-787-0072.

***Arthur Legion: Karaoke Night. 8:30pm.

***Chicken BBQ at St. John’s United Church, Belwood. 1/2 Chicken Dinner for $12. Take-out only. 4:30 - 7pm. Tickets 519-843-7445 or 519-787-0510.

May 29Walk Of Hope, The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario. The Evergreen Centre 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph. Registration: 2pm/Walk (2km) 3pm. Donate or register on line www.walkof-hope.ca.

***Cats Anonymous Spring Open House & Craft Sale, 063055 Dufferin Rd.# 3, Marsville (North of Guelph). Across from the East Garafraxa School. Visit www.catsanonymous.ca for a map. 519-855-6850.

***Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides hosted by Woolwich Community Lions Club - Kissing Bridge Trail, Arthur Street entrance, Elmira – 9am (you may wish to register and start walking at 8am). Prizes - refreshments. All ages, fitness levels with our without a dog are welcome to participate - for more information, please call 519-669-5084.

***Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides hosted by Fergus and Marsville Lions Clubs. Register at 12noon. 1pm walk. At Forfar Ball Park, Fergus. Call 519-787-7405 for more information.

May 31The Probus Club of Centre Wellington meets the last Tuesday of every month except Dec at Aboyne Hall at 10am. All retirees welcome. Contact Joan Drimmie at jdrimmie2@cogeco.ca.

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Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, May 6, 2011 PAGE FIFTEEN

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20There are some situations for which there are no answers, Aries. In these times, you should defer to someone with more authority on the subject.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, a number of people are

questioning the way you are operat-ing lately. Do not be dissuaded from action. You know the reasons behind

your decisions.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Nominal purchases can quickly add

up to quite a sum, Gemini. Keep track of your spending because you

can easily deplete your funds without even realizing it.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22There is a romantic match out there for you single Cancers. It could just take a little more looking this week. Attached Cancer men and women

will form a stronger romantic bond.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, be a little more patient because

something you started a while ago has yet to be resolved. It can only get done if you buckle down for the next few days.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, it can be hard to ignore gossip but that is precisely what you need

to do this week. Foul words can hurt only if you let them get under your

skin. Keep friends close by.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23There’s no need to worry, Libra. You

have it all under control even if it doesn’t seem that way. Once you are done you

will see that you had it covered.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, creative processes will keep

you busy this week. Get involved in a hobby or project that will take

several days to complete. Then begin a new one.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, a relationship comes to

an end and it leaves you feeling a bit detached. The quicker you can move on the better off you will be. Family

softens the blow.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, if there isn’t anything

positive to say, simply keep your lips closed and be inconspicuous. This

can be difficult to do, but it’s best for everyone involved.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Few things can get you riled up more than dishonesty, Aquarius. Confront someone who has led you astray this week for resolution. You will feel bet-

ter for having done it.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Picking up the pieces of something that didn’t work out is difficult. But

not trying at all is even worse.

Horoscopes- For the third week of May -

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.

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CENTRE WELLINGTON BLOOd dONOR CLINICs

Centre Wellington Community sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave., Fergus Tuesday, May 17, 2pm - 8pm

Clinic Sponsored by: Kinsmen Club of Fergus & District

Inside Wellington EventsSend your Non-Profit/Charitable event info to:

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FEEDBACK - HOW ARE WE DOING?Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Officer

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ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.For more information, contact: Jennifer Cowan, Accessibility Clerk, at: 519.837.2600, ext. 2373* or Jenniferc@wellington.ca

AWARD WINNER

Brenda Walsh, Green Legacy

Outreach Coordinator, was recently honoured by

the Wellington Catholic District School Board

with a Volunteer Recognition Award.

Brenda was recognizedfor her volunteer work

with local Catholic schools and the County’s

Green LegacyProgramme.

Congratulations!

CELEBRATE SUMMER

FOR CHILDREN

12 AND UNDER.

WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY

Dive into a summer of great reading! Join the Wellington County Library TD Summer Reading Club. Check out dozens of great summer programmes, at all 14 Wellington County Library branches.

For details, pick up a Summer 2011 brochureat your local branch, or visit: www.wclib.caRegistration and ticket sales begin Monday, June 13!

JOIN THE TD SUMMER READING CLUB 2011 - JULY 4 TO AUGUST 13

On May 2, TD Friends of the Environment and Tree Canada presented the County with a cheque for $15,000 to support the Green Legacy Programme. The event coincided with the annual Warden’s Tree Planting Day. Over 3,000 trees were planted at Marden Park by County and Township staff.

WARDEN’STREE PLANTING

DAY

On Friday, April 29, the County of Wellington and the Ontario Provincial Police held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the new Centre Wellington O.P.P. Operations Centre. Located adjacent to the Wellington County Museum and Archives on County Road 18 in Aboyne, the new 18,800 square foot facility was designed by the award winning architectural firm The Ventin Group Ltd., and built by Tambro Construction Ltd. of Guelph.

Left to right: OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis, Inspector Scott Smith, Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj (Centre

Wellington), Warden Chris White, Councillor Lynda White (Wellington County Police Services Board Chair)

COUNTY OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

OPERATIONS CENTRE IN ABOYNE

Unsure about what is recyclable? Ask an attendant at a County waste facility

or contact Solid Waste Services (SWS) at: 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.

www.wellington.ca

Some materials cannot berecycled in Wellington Countyat this time.

NO plastic flower pots or trays

NO styrofoam of any type

RECYCLINGREMINDER

Your continuing recycling efforts help make the blue box programme a success...Thank you!

Please do not put unacceptable items in the curbside blue boxes or recycling bins at County waste facilities.