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***Alma Optimist Beef BBQ. 5-7pm Alma Community Hall. Admission $12, Kids $4.

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***The Rented Christmas. A heart-warming holiday story from the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild, at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre. November 25 and 26 at 7pm. November 26 and 27 at 1:30 pm. For tickets call 519 338-2779.

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***Weber Family Christmas craft and bake sale at Harriston Legion 9am-4pm. Free Admission, Door Prizes and Refreshments.

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***Victoria Park Seniors Centre fundraiser: Craft Show 10am-3pm. We are looking for craft vendors wanting to sell their hand-crafted items. We invite everyone to join us for some great Christmas shopping! One-of-a-kind craft items. Enjoy mulled cider & short-bread cookies. Free admission. 519-787-1814.

***Annual Bazaar and Dutch Luncheon. 10am-2pm. 8037 Wellington Rd. 19. Fresh Baking, fun for the kids, crafts and more. Proceeds to Emmanuel Christian High School.

***The Arthur United Church annual Poinsettia Luncheon and Bazaar. Enjoy some delicious soup, sandwiches, desserts, coffee, tea and juice. There will also be a baked goods table, as well as a touch and take table. 11:30am - 1:30pm.

***Craft and Bake Sale at Elora United Church - corner of Church & Geddes- from 9am-1pm. Grandma’s Attic sale, bake sale, muffin & coffee, soup lunch.

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***Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade 7 pm, where the Grand Valley Junior Farmers will be attempting to “fill a loader” with non per-ishable food items in support of the local food bank CONC.E.R.N. The Jr. Farmers will be running along the parade route with gro-cery carts collecting food to “fill their loader”.

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HARRISTON - Members of the Harriston Havoc are ready to wrestle.

They’ll get that chance on Nov. 26 when the team takes part in a home turf competi-tion at Harry Stones restaurant and ale house, in downtown Harriston. Recently, some members gathered at Manjin Mechanics, west of Harriston, to talk about their team and the sport.

“It’s still an underground sport as far as mainstream sports are concerned,” said team captain Jason Manjin.

“While it may not be in the mainstream, the sport is growing.”

Manjin is uncertain how many hundreds of arm wres-tlers - also known as pull-ers - there are in Ontario. He became involved because of his interest in strength sports. “Many guys who arm wrestle who don’t compete ... They just do it for something to do.”

Teammate Gerald Ronald said, “Who doesn’t arm wres-tle? You go to a party, every-body arm wrestles ... It seems to be the thing to do.”

Manjin explained arm wres-tling is a sport people can do with minimal equipment. “We have strict rules, and obviously a bit of special equipment.”

He referred to the table especially equipped for the arm-to-arm contest.

“It adds a safety factor. People can injure their arms in a bar, stretched out over a table. It’s kind of an awkward motion on the joints.”

His biggest challenge when starting, was making the first contact. The internet has made a huge impact and connection for enthusiasts over the past decade he said. “Everyone can communicate.”

Manjin noted the people running the Ontario Arm Wrestling Association are mainly from eastern Ontario, like Ottawa and Belleville.

The Harriston Havoc has existed as a team for about three years.

Most of the members are from Wellington County, with a just few participants coming

from communities on the out-skirts, he said.

And another team also exists within Wellington County - Mapleton Madness.

“But there are not enough arm wrestlers around yet to make a huge team in this small of an area,” Manjin said. “To get enough people, you have to go miles and miles.”

The Harriston group actu-ally branched off from a team that was based in Teeswater, where Manjin had lived at the time.

In describing arm wrestling, he said, “It’s actually more intense than a lot of sports. The main difference in arm wres-tling is that if you’re playing baseball, basketball, hockey or other similar sports, you get out there and play. Here, you can be done in half a second. That kinda adds a bit of nervousness and a bit of excitement.”

At the same time, he said pullers might be up there strug-gling for supremacy for consid-erably longer.

Ronald added, “There’s a lot of thinking too. You come to the table with a bit of a plan ... especially if you’ve pulled with the guy before and you know what he’s good at.”

Manjin also noted, “It does overlap a lot of other sports as far as speed, technique, strength, knowledge. A lot of people look at this as kind of backyard or underground, but it’s specialized - just like any other sport.”

He cited a recent fundrais-er, where a former Toronto Argonaut took part in the com-petition.

“He was huge ... but he couldn’t touch any one of us arm wrestling.”

It’s a case of specializing. Manjin said he wouldn’t want to compete with a professional hockey player on the ice, either. He said, “There’s a lot more to this than gripping hands and going at it.”

Ronald added, “You don’t have to be Wayne Gretzky. You can come to the table, be who you are and do your own thing.”

Manjin said there is work

required to get good, like in any sport. “A person needs to train, have skills and strength, but you certainly don’t have to be an overall physical athlete - compared to other sports.”

He considers that aspect a bonus for many.

“Some of the best guys in this sport are 50 or 60 years old. Their arms are so condi-tioned, it’s amazing.”

He said there are people who are only 150 pounds who can generate a tremendous amount of strength on the arm wrestling table.

He explained there are two basic techniques in arm wres-

tling: one is the top roll, the other is the hook.

“Those are the basic moves, and most of the other positions stem from one or both of those moves.”

To perform the hook, curl the wrist as hard as possible. Get the body over the arm, keep your arm close to the body. To get the pin, push down with the arm and body. The top roll is a positioning move where pres-sure is brought onto the oppo-nents fingers and hand, forcing it to open up, gradually reduc-ing his power, for a finish.

Manjin said the Harriston tournament is one of five regionally-sanctioned circuit competitions held across the province each year. He antici-pates pullers from Quebec, Sudbury and right across Ontario.

“This tournament is part of

that circuit. It’s an official tour-nament at a professional level.”

Previously, the closest southwestern Ontario champi-onships was held in Wingham.

Typically such tournaments attract about 80 entries, which would represent about 45 or 50 pullers because they can enter into numerous categories, he said. But the Harriston event might attract more because of the extra effort and prizes being offered.

Manjin said he wouldn’t be surprised to see at least 100 entries. “This one’s a little more special because we’re giving away a $2,000 laptop,

cash prizes and huge trophies. So it’s going to be a bit bigger than some of the other circuit tournaments.”

When asked why he got involved in arm wrestling, Ronald pointed directly at Manjin and said, “You’re look-ing at him right there.”

Ronald said a number of years back, Manjin was the only guy beating him at a tour-nament being held at Listowel’s Paddyfest. “I got mad and start-ed talking to some of the guys, and they suggested I come out and train with them.”

Manjin said Ronald has good natural ability. But he could lose without the experi-ence or training - compared to a lighter person who does have that experience.

Ronald said he had been pulling at Paddyfest for years, but had only been at it seriously

for the last five.Has any match stood out?

Ronald said, “Not really. You get beat, you go home and you want to beat the guy who beat you, and you start training.”

He also has a fair idea of whom he can and cannot beat in a match. “I try to focus on what I have to do to beat them.”

Manjin said there are inter-esting combinations in the sport as well. While he might be able to beat Ronald, there might be a person that Ronald can beat that Manjin cannot.

Malcolm Hillock, of Harriston, said he has been at the sport for about two years.

“I started lifting weights over at Jason’s place and these guys pull over there now and then. That’s how I got into it.”

In competition, he has kept the weight lifting in mind.

Manjin said Hillock is building a machine and table for training with specific arm tension.

Team member Tyler Robinson was named Rookie of the Year in July by the Ontario Arm Wrestling Association. The 21-year-old, who was born with cerebral palsy, has over-come countless obstacles.

Ronald added Robinson was more recently Puller of the Month.

“I just love it,” Robinson said. “I train hard every day to be the best.”

Manjin said Robinson has improved hugely over the past year. “Even with his condition, it hasn’t slowed him down at all in this sport. There are so many people out there scared to arm wrestle with him, it’s not even funny.”

“Except us,” added Hillock. “To be a good arm wrestler you need table time.”

Manjin agreed.“If you’re interested, you

need to spend time doing it. It’s your biggest training.”

He said there are some guys at a very high level and that is all they do. “They don’t do anything specific other than gripping up with someone else.”

Ronald added, “It’s the greatest sport alive. Anyone can do it. It doesn’t matter what your physical condition is.”

Manjin said there are a few one-armed people in the sport, and people in wheel-chairs. There are various levels including regional, provincial, national and world divisions.

“It is very organized and very professional,” Manjin said. “The only thing it is lack-ing is a big payout - that is the only part where the sport has really stalled out.”

Manjin said one of the main issues behind that is arm wrestling it is not as spectator friendly as some other profes-sional sports. “For us it is excit-ing and we know what we’re looking for, but we are work-ing on a few things to make the sport a bit more spectator friendly.”

That could involve chang-ing some of the rules and styles - resulting in matches that might be a little longer and more understandable.

Manjin noted the current number one arm wrestler in the world is from Ottawa.

Looking at Robinson, Ronald said, “We have the best arm wrestler in the world here; they just don’t know it yet.”

Another main puller for the Havoc this year is Eric Furness.

There are two basic types of OAA events: circuit sanctioned events and sanctioned events. For more information call 519-291-6544 or 519-327-8354 or try the Ontario Armwrestling Association website at www.ontarioarmwrestling.com.

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LONDON - With $25,000 on the line and just a few races standing between Bill Porter and the biggest payout of his life, it was an exciting time for the 76-year-old Elora-resident to have left his heart medica-tion at the hotel.

Porter, longtime harness racing fan, had a more exhilarat-ing day than he ever imagined at the TROT Canada National Handicapping Championships at the Raceway at Western Fair District in London on Nov. 12.

He has lived in Elora for the last six years, since retiring from a career working at GSW in Fergus. Raised in Durham, Porter’s family worked with horses on its farm.

His love of horses even-tually led him to the track, where he discovered the fun of wagering a few dollars on the races.

Porter earned a spot in the TROT Canada National Handicapping Championships, sponsored by Standardbred Canada, by winning the Spring Handicapping Tournament at Grand River Raceway in June.

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mandatory races and 10 others of their choice from a handful of racetracks.

Coincidentally, an Elora connection helped Porter clinch the victory.

Randy Waples, a native of Centre Wellington and a four-time winner of the Battle of Waterloo, caught Porter’s eye as he searched for an opportu-nity to play the odds.

“I follow Randy,” said Porter. “When won the 2010 Battle of Waterloo he put on a bit of a show and you can tell he really enjoys racing in Elora.”

Waples was driving a filly named Waasmula for the first time in a $300,000 Ontario Sires Stakes final at Woodbine Racetrack. At 15-1, their odds did not appeal to most of the competitors in the handicap-ping contest, but Porter had a hunch Waples could pull it off.

“I was looking for some-thing to give me an edge, plus I believed he had a legitimate chance of winning,” said Porter.

In the fastest mile of the three-year-old pacer’s fresh-man career, Waasmula and Waples crossed the finish line first to win the $300,000 race.

“That’s the one that won it for me. Randy just nosed it out,” said Porter.

The long odds meant Porter earned a big boost to his handi-capping bankroll, enough to elevate him to first place. As the contest drew to a close, Porter was leading with $96.60 but the results from some of the other competitor’s races were still trickling in. One big win would have been enough to knock Porter out of the top spot, but luck prevailed and he managed to keep his heart rate under control as reality sunk in.

Porter beat out 33 other finalists from across the coun-try to claim the $25,000 grand prize.

“During the last three races I was fidgeting a bit. That’s the biggest win I’ve ever had so I was pretty excited.”

Porter was presented with a giant cheque and a trophy, and he automatically qualifies for next year’s championship. He said he is not sure how he’ll spend his winnings yet, but he has some time to decide before the real cheque arrives in the mail.

“So far I’ve just got the big cheque; it’s sitting beside the TV. I haven’t decided yet, I might be looking for a new vehicle or go on a vacation. I’ve never had a win like that but I’m sure I’ll find a way to spend it.”

Guelph ringette teams finishedwell in Oshawa tournaments

The Guelph Ringette Association has been busily getting into its season.

Just recently, the under 16 AA and under 14 AA rin-gette teams brought home gold medals from a tournament in Oshawa.

As well, the under 12 A division team won silver. A large number of players on the Guelph team are from Wellington County.

Under 16 AAThe Guelph BDO Junior

AAs defeated rival Pickering in a fast paced championship game, 8-5. Guelph qualified for the championship after its 6-2 win against Ottawa.

Under 14 AA The Guelph Sodrox tweens

won gold at the Oshawa tourna-ment going undefeated through round robin play.

In the final game the club

found itself in a two goal deficit but rallied for four goals, stun-ning the crowd and defeating Elora 4-2 for the gold medal.

Under 12 A divisionGuelph finished second at

the Oshawa ringette tourna-ment.

The team went undefeated in round robin play, losing by only a goal in the champion-ship game.

More winners - Guelph came from behind to beat Elora 4-1 in the title game of the Oshawa tourna-ment recently. From left: front, goaltenders Samantha Gorgi and Janna Griffioen; middle coach Gary Shaw, Nicole Shaw, Christina Nadalin, Stacey Warner, Madison Jarvis, Melanie Lanteigne and coach Karen Lawrence; back, coach Arlene Warner, Gillian Marrow, Madison Seabrooke, Katrina Hart, Anna Lawrence, Neely Jarvis, Lorraine Vandermyden and coach Todd Marrow. submitted photo

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erations that are using some of the concepts covered, and also some that are choosing not to use the featured concepts. This will allow participants to mix and match what portions of the workshop will best suit their needs for their facilities and make informed decisions on expansion. This training opportunity is eligible for cost-share funding through the Growing Forward Business Development for Farm Businesses program. For more information, check the website at: Sheep Infrastructure Workshop. To register call: 1-877-424-1300 or email: ag.info.omafra@ontrio.ca.

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GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS by John C. Benham

On Jan. 12 the next two day Growing Your Farm Profits work-shop is planned to be held in the OMAFRA meeting room at 9:30 a.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The workshop will be completed on Jan. 19. At the workshop you will acquire the tools needed to complete a self assessment of your farm business.

You will: Review current farm management practices, systems, knowledge and skills

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You will not be asked to share personal or financial information. To sign up, call John Benham at 519-846-3394 or check the website at: www.ontariosoilcrop.org/workshops/.

COMING EVENTS:Nov. 29 Wellington

County Farm Safety Christ-mas Supper meeting at Husky

Farm Equipment, Alma at 8:00 p.m. sharp. For more informa-tion, call Walter Grose at 519-846-5329.

Nov. 30 Forage Focus Seminar, Shakespeare Centre, Shakespeare. Key note speak-er: Michael C. Rankin of the Univ. of Winsconsin. To reg-ister: phone 1-877-892-8663 (payment by Visa or Master-card).

Nov. 30 Equipment Con-signment Sale at EPAC – for information, call Auction Man-ager, Noah Gingrich at the EPAC office: 519-669-3884.

Dec. 1 Waterloo Federation of Agriculture, monthly board meeting at the Wilmot Recre-ation Complex. For informa-tion contact secretary, Richard Cressman at 519-662-2790.

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OFA has issues to consider with several provincial ministries

by Bette Jean Crews,President, Ontario

Federation of AgricultureFederal support for an

expanded risk management program is one of the big-gest goals for newly-appointed Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Ted McMeekin, according to a recent media interview.

That is good news for Ontario farmers and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. We have been working with the Ontario government develop-ing the now permanent pro-gram, and want nothing more than the necessary remaining 60 per cent federal support needed to secure a fully-funded program for all farmers.

The federation has been in touch with several other min-isters of the new provincial government to address issues that relate to farming, food production and processing. The federation sent letters to relevant ministers to set up meetings and develop a work-ing relationship so it can effec-tively relay concerns and meet the needs of members as they relate to each ministry.

The federation will work with key ministries on several relevant issues:

- modernize regulations such as the permit to take water, which is currently being reviewed under the open for business initiative with the Ministry of Environment;

- work with the Ministry of Finance to secure proper treatment of on-farm value retention activities as well as proper taxation of value adding enterprises;

- work with the Ministry of Transportation to achieve effective regulation and regula-tory enforcement;

- help generate balanced solutions with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services for the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, its authority and on-farm activities;

- develop a secure power system with the Ministry of Energy while addressing some on-going concerns and policies

- address activities and interests with the Ministry of Natural Resources that affect day-to-day farm operations,

like endangered species habitat protection; and

- work with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing staff on revisions to the Ministry’s Provincial Policy Statement that will retain Ontario’s prime agricul-tural lands for the production of agriculture

The business of farming crosses many jurisdictions and OFA works on behalf of our members to make sure the voice of agriculture is heard and understood with the many provincial ministries that impact Ontario farmers.

Advocating with ministries to make sure Ontario farmers have the best resources avail-able to operate profitable, pro-ductive and secure businesses is important. And those busi-nesses are at the heart of pro-ducing safe, nutritious food for all Ontarians.

Badenoch 4-H Clubheld its first meeting

The first meeting of the Christmas session of the Badenoch 4-H Club was held on Nov. 4, at the home of Joan Law.

The session is called Home for the Holidays. We were happy to welcome a new member, Mya Napier. Our club name is the Badenoch Snowflakes and we will be focusing on holiday crafts, tra-ditions, recipes and more. As always, we will have fun and “learn to do by doing.”

Our first project was to

make brownies in a jar, con-sisting of the layered dry ingre-dients and complete recipe instructions.

That would be a great gift for grandparents or people who like home baking but don’t have the time. A penguin Christmas ornament craft was also made.

Meetings will be held every Friday until Dec. 9. Anyone interested in joining the club, can contact Law for more information at 519-822-6219.

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Las Vegas performer comes to area theatreHARRISTON - Kenny

Rogers and Dolly Parton recorded the hit Islands in the Stream.

In addition to that classic, they scored numerous hits as solo artists, selling over 200 million records worldwide.

Rogers’ hits include The Gambler, Coward of the County, Lucille, Lady and more. Parton is one of the most successful female artists in music history, with hits like 9 to 5, Here You Come Again, Jolene and Coat of Many Colours.

On Dec. 3 at 8pm, their music will be celebrated in a tribute show taking place at Harriston Town Hall Theatre. Entertainer Marty Edwards

will bring his show Kenny and Dolly: Together Again to town. Direct from Las Vegas, Edwards has also appeared at major resort hotels in Atlantic City in addition to shows in Australia, Asia, The UK, Ireland, the U.S. and Canada.

Parton will be portrayed by Canadian country music legend Marie Bottrell. With 18 Top 40 radio hits, Bottrell is an eight-time Juno nominee, a two-time CCMA female Vocalist of the Year, and in 2010 was induct-ed into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

Tickets are on sale for $20 and can be purchased at the Harriston Home Hardware or by calling the theatre box office 519-338-2778.

Legends - Las Vegas entertainer Marty Edwards joins Canadian country music star Marie Bottrell in Kenny and Dolly: Together Again at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Dec. 3. Tickets are available by calling 519-338-2778.

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ELORA - Village author Robin Livingston found the family stories she was blogging about had universal themes appealing to more than just her children and siblings.

That led her to polish and publish a collection of 65 short stories covering four genera-tions as Eyes Wide Open …When life happens you want to see it coming.

Growing up with three brothers in a trailer in Northern Ontario is part of the childhood that had Livingston say, “When I look back and read those sto-ries, it makes me feel that my life has been a feast.”

Adversity faced with humour and “an attitude towards life that embraces it as an adventure” provided grist for the story-telling mill.

She has a French-Canadian father and a mother who as a child sailed to Canada from Croatia - immigrants and pio-neers, eking out a living in the Northern Ontario woods and mines. The family triumphed against bears, blizzards, and back breaking work with a dogged determination to see humour in everything and weave it into an entertaining story.

Livingston wrote the stories as a legacy for her children and grandchildren, but when she saw complete strangers were reading and enjoying them, she realized, “In a broader sense there’s a lot about the way I grew up that resonates with people of all ages. There are values there that are worth passing on.”

Eyes Wide Open is avail-able in local bookstores, from http://robinlivingstonasliceofli-fe.blogspot.com/ or come to the book party for Eyes Wide Open and meet the author on Dec. 4 at the Evergreen Senior Centre at 683 Woolwich St. Guelph, from 2 to 4pm.

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The sanctuary invites peo-ple to visit the animals.

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Admission is a suggested donation of $7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors to help care for the donkeys.

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by Marie MaleST. JACOBS - To anyone

who has felt the sweetness of Dorothy’s song, the fear of the flying monkeys or the joy of skipping on a yellow brick road, this production will thrill again.

Truly a treat for all ages, The Wizard of Oz is this sea-son’s grand finale show for Drayton Entertainment - and out they go in a blaze of tech-nicolour.

Most on the planet are familiar with Dorothy and the Kansas tornado that lands her in the enchanted land of Oz. Despite the beautiful scenery, and newfound friends - a lion, scarecrow and man made of tin - Dorothy discovers there is no place like home.

The Wizard of Oz is an adaptation of the classic 1939 movie starring Judy Garland and stays very much true to it.

From his novel, L. Frank Baum wrote the first stage version for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1903. The musical ver-sion was adapted by John Kane from the movie and premiered at London’s Barbican Centre in 1987.

Amy Wallis plays Dorothy as the wistful girl with the big voice, especially as she sings Somewhere Over the Rainbow. She takes on the role as professionally as she did Anne of Green Gables at the Charlottetown Festival.

Stephen Roberts gets a brain as the appealing but weak-kneed Scarecrow, Jonathan Whittaker plays the Tin Man with heart and Nick Settimi bravely tackles the role of the Cowardly Lion with a shaking voice and a tail with a life of its own.

Fifty-two local children

play the notorious Munchkins for this production. Working in shifts, they are a lucky and talented gang. Also in a star-ring role as Toto, is Tilley the Norfolk Terrier, a canine cutie that is always on cue.

Jackie Mustakas, as the miserable Miss Gulch, rode the bike on stage with mean aggression and played the part of the Wicked Witch of the West with wonderful flair and frightful expression.

Drayton Entertainment favourite Karen K. Edissi stars as Auntie Em and Glinda the Good Witch with vivacious skill. Brian McKay, as Wizard of Oz and Professor Marvel, lends a touch of bravado and great kindness to his roles.

Set designer Jean Claude Oliver has fashioned a series of elaborate scenes with ingenious creativity. A tornado complete

with flying cow and twirling house, the giant superimposed face of the mighty Oz and scary forests are among them.

Costume designer Rachel Berchtold we hope had some of the work cut out for her in the costume department, with so many to create.

Flowery munchkins, apple trees, Winkies, people as a poppy field that turns into a snow field and a sweep-ing black and Gothic looking costume for the wicked witch added much enjoyment.

The Wizard of Oz is direct-ed by Drayton Entertainment favourite Adam Furfaro, music direction by Peter Aylin and choreography by Linda Garneau.

It runs until Dec. 18 and is almost sold out. For tickets call 519-747-7788 or visit www.draytonentertainment.com

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The Land of Oz - Nick Settimi, Amy Wallis, Jonathan Whittaker and Stephen Roberes star in Drayton Entertainment’s production of The Wizard of Oz, which is playing at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse until Dec. 18. submitted photo

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Vision Theatre adds Christmas show to benefit Groves hospital

by David MeyerFERGUS - The vision

keeps expanding.Vision Theatre Productions

has added a Christmas show to match its annual rite of spring when it presents a whodunnit by Agatha Christie.

A Christmas Story is an annual classic about a boy who wants a special BB gun for a present. The show regularly runs on TV on Christmas day, and, as such, can be tough to produce as a theatrical event.

Director Denise Gismondi said in an interview at a rehearsal on Nov. 15 the show has to be “seamless” because that is what people expect. It is a tough job, particularly with “at least ten kids” plus six adults on stage.

To solve some of the prob-lems, the production has a

revolving stage to make those transitions.

For Gismondi, directing Jean Shepherd’s A Christmas Story is a long held ambition. She wanted to pitch the idea to any number of community theatres but feared she could never convince them because of some of the technical dif-ficulties. Then Vision gave her the opportunity.

“I was asked to direct it in the spring,” she said.

Fred Morris is the man behind Vision Theatre and has been producing shows in Fergus for several years now.

The Agatha Christie shows have done so well to benefit the food bank that he decided to expand.

It was not a sudden deci-sion. Morris said in an inter-view that expansion to a sec-

ond show at Christmas was always part of the plan, and now he has the time and people to do it. He added benefiting the hospital was also a natural and easy decision.

Morris said he wants to make the Christmas show an annual event, too. And it looks like the show will do well.

“We’re almost 40 per cent sold,” Morris said of the run from Dec. 15 to 18 at the Fergus Grand Theatre. “We’re really pleased with the recep-tion we’re getting from the public.”

For tickets, visit fergus-grandtheatre.ca or call 519-787-1981. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and stu-dents, and $15 for groups of ten or more. The shows run at 8pm Thursday to Saturday, and Sundays have a 2pm matinee.

Costume night - Players in A Christmas Story tried on their costumes on Nov. 15. The show will benefit Groves Hospital. The Dad is Ken Harkes, Mom is Jill Peterson, the masked man is Dougall Harvey and the bunny is Colton Dietrich. photo by David Meyer

Use LED lights to decorate and save cashGUELPH - Decorating

homes for the holidays with festive lights is a much-loved tradition that is also inexpen-sive thanks to energy-efficient LED lights and time-of-use rates for electricity.

LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are almost 95 per cent more energy efficient than tra-ditional incandescent bulbs – resulting in reduced costs for holiday lighting. That, coupled with off-peak time-of-use rates for electricity evenings, week-ends and statutory holidays, means holiday lighting will likely cost less than a cent a

day. LEDs offer lots of other

benefits:- they last up to 10 times

longer than incandescent bulbs – up to 25,000 hours;

- they are safer since almost all of the energy consumed by an LED is used to create light, not heat, which means they remain cool to the touch and are not a fire risk if they are in contact with trees or other decorations for extended peri-ods of time.

- bulbs are plastic, which means they won’t break, an advantage for households with

small children or pets. - they are designed so that

if one light goes out, the rest of the string stays lit. There will be no need to spend time searching for and replacing burned out and broken bulbs.

- holiday lights are available for indoor and outdoor use;

- LEDs come in a vari-ety of colours and styles to meet decorating needs includ-ing string lights, rope lights, icicles, net lighting and nov-elty shapes such as candles and stars. More information about energy efficiency, visit www.guelphhydro.com

Spiritual storefront - Maggie and Eddie Baratto opened the Father’s Heart Healing Centre in Arthur this summer and are offering a special public event on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Arthur arena. photo by Chris Daponte

by Chris DaponteARTHUR - Since opening

its doors in July, the Father’s Heart Healing Centre here has conducted over 250 prayer ses-sions for visitors seeking help with physical, mental, social or spiritual problems.

About 30 trained volunteers work in teams of three to offer the Christian-based service to any and all who ask for assis-tance at the centre on George Street in Arthur.

“Anybody can come and receive prayer,” said Maggie Baratto, who serves as a direc-tor, along with her husband Eddie. “It’s about breaking down denominational walls and bringing unity.”

People from at least 10 churches have come to the centre, which is part of the International Association of Healing Rooms and billed by

Maggie as “a spiritual hospi-tal.”

Pointing to a testimonial wall in the entrance to the large space, Maggie and Eddie say the results have been over-whelmingly positive.

“It’s proving God is still healing people today - it didn’t end 2,000 years ago,” said Eddie.

But the centre is not just for the sick or those experiencing extreme circumstances.

“Some people just need direction,” said Maggie, adding certain individuals may also feel more comfortable at the centre, as opposed to a church setting.

She noted people have come from all over southern Ontario to visit the centre, which relies on donations to cover operating expenses.

One group in Guelph has

expressed interest in opening a similar centre in the city, Maggie added.

She and Eddie are hoping to bring their message to a larger audience on Dec. 9 and 10 (starting at 7:30pm), when the centre will host a “Healing and Miracle Crusade” at the Arthur Community Centre.

Maggie explained the event will offer live worship and sev-eral local pastors have agreed to speak at the event.

“It’s not just about us say-ing it - it’s a demonstration,” said Maggie.

The Father’s Heart Healing Centre is open on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 2pm and on Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

For more information about the centre or events on Dec. 9 and 10, call 519-848-2040 or visit www.fathershearthealing-centre.com.

New ‘spiritual hospital’ offering public event at community centre

Worthwhile cause - To recognize Diabetes Awareness Month (November), the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) held its annual tag day for diabetes on Nov. 12. As a supporter of the cause, mem-bers of the Fergus Lions Club once again braved the elements to help raise donations for the CDA. Lions David and Chris Whitehead were on duty in front of Shoppers Drug Mart in Fergus. Officials would like to thank the people of Fergus, who they say once again helped to make the day a success.

photo submitted by Fergus Lions Club

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Riverside Glen Town Hall, 60 Woodlawn East, Guelph. Joan at 519-856-9102. Free. No registration required. Assistance will be available in learning notes and words using recordings and sheet music. No experience necessary.

Tues. Nov 29 C.W. Probus Club. 10 a.m. Aboyne Hall - Wellington Museum. Speaker: Susan Dunlop, Curator “Remembering Our Local Fallen Soldiers”. All retired seniors welcome; membership available.

***Inspirational author and cancer survivor Glynis Belec will be the guest speaker at the next Lunch ‘n Learn at Moorefield United Church at 12 noon. All welcome to come and share lunch (pay what you can) and hear Glynis speak about gratitude and living with hope. Call 519-638-2014 for information.

Wed. Nov 30 Grand Valley Horticultural Society is celebrating 35 years as a society. There will be potluck dinner starting at 6:30pm with a Christmas theme of “Silver Bells”. Bring along a centerpiece you have created following our theme and join us in our celebrations at Trinity United Church in Grand Valley.

Thurs. dec 1Until Dec 3- Elora Community Theatre “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. Directed by Jim Monaghan and Deb Stanson. Fergus Grand Theatre. Call the box office at 519-787-1981.

***Belwood Lions Jamboree- 7:30pm Belwood Hall. Come and play, sing, dance & just enjoy the entertainment. Admission $5 pp. (Performing musicians: FREE). Call 519-843-7011 for information.

***The Ladies Auxiliary of Col. John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 in Guelph at 57 Watson Pkwy South has ‘Bid Euchre’ every Thursday Night starting at 7:30pm. Cost is $2 per person. For more information call Judy at 856-9013 or Helen at 856-4434.

***Grandmothers of the Grand presents A Crepe Experience in sup-port of the Stephen Lewis Foundation at the Cafe’ Creperie, 40 Mill St. W. Elora. Seatings at 6pm and 7:30pm. Reservations required. Please call at 519-946-1618. Door prizes and raffle . Everyone welcome!

Fri. dec 2Community euchre sponsored by the Optimist club of Puslinch, 7:30pm at the Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person. Lunch provided. 50/50 draw. All welcome. For information call Neil Smith at 519-837-3838.

***Kids Christmas Shopping Night, 3:45-6:30pm. Alma United Church. Kids shop in safety. All items under $10. Christmas bake sale for adults. Info. 519-638-3293.

***St. Teresa’s of Avila Church Annual Christmas Dinner 6pm. 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira. Limited number of tickets available, $15 adults, $7.50 children. Last chance to order tickets is Nov. 28. Call the church office at 519-669-3387.

saT. dec 3St. John’s Anglican Church Rockwood Christmas Bazaar, 9am-2pm. Church Hall. Baked goods, crafts, penny table and tea room and more.

***Christmas Bake Sale/Grocery Hamper Draw. St. Joseph’s Parish, Listowel. 10am–2pm. St. Mary’s School, 1209 Tremaine Ave., Listowel. For more info. call Doris 519-291-4376 or Don 519-638-7705 or Melanie 519-291-4109.

***Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8 - 9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost - $7/ person. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship! Contact 519-836-1015.

***Christmas Craft Sale from 10-3pm at the new Guelph Legion, 57 Watson Pkwy. South in Guelph. Free Parking and admission. Lunch Available. For more information please call Janet at 519-265-2226.

***Fergus Legion Jam Session. Come Join in. Non-members wel-come! 2-5pm.

***Fergus Christmas Parade -1:30pm. Theme “Christmas Around The World”. For information call 519-787-1987.

***Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale at Erin United Church from 10-3. Wheel chair accessible. For more info. call Vida at 519-833-2273.

***Christmas Cookie Walk 9am -12pm, at the Church of St. David and St. Patrick, 520 Speedvale Ave., Guelph. Large box $10 and small box $5. Specialty and Gluten Free tables too. Everyone is welcome.

***Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Clifford & District Lions Club, the Rotary Club and the Redwood Restaurant and the many suppliers. 8-11am at the Redwood Restaurant.

***Sparkles in the Willows at Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Rd. Guelph from 10am -2pm. Bake Table, vintage jewel-lery, crafts, books, silent auction. Luncheon 11am -1.30pm. Cost

$6. Children under 6 free.***

Knox Ospringe annual Christmas Bazaar 9am-3pm. Poinsetta sale, hot lunch available, crafts and much more. To book a table or for information contact Nora at 519-856-4453.

***St. John CWL, Arthur – Christmas Bazaar and Tea. 1:30-3:30pm. St. John Parish Hall, Georgina Street, Arthur. Bake Table, Penny Table, Craft Table, Draws. Something for Everyone!

***Bring your family to this year’s The Road to Bethlehem, a live Nativity scene with carol singing and treats. 6- 8:30pm at The Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Highway 6 North (1/2 km north of Woodlawn Rd). Admission by donation—please bring a reusable mug for cider! This production is a cooperative project of Guelph area churches working together. For more information phone Craig 519-824-1250 ext 238.

suN. dec 4Centre Wellington Singers “Celtic Christmas” concert, 3pm. Melville United Church, Fergus. Tickets $12 Adults, $5 12+ under. From members, at door or reserve at 519-843-5419.

***Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston Presents “Cricket Vocal Ensemble” “Christmas Peace”, a Concert of both sacred and contemporary music. at 3pm. Everyone is welcome. A free-will offering will be received.

MoN. dec 5December 5 and 7 Auditions! Century Church Theatre is holding auditions for Bernard Slade’s “Romantic Comedy” at 7:30pm at the theatre in Hillsburgh. Needed are four women and two men. Please contact the director Dale Jones 519-855-6873.

***The Ennotville Historical Library will be holding the annual Christmas Potluck Dinner. 6:30pm at the library. Everyone is welcome.

Tues. dec 6Guelph Arts Council Shmoozefest. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph, 5-7pm. Artists are invited to bring posters, brochures, business cards. Book a 2 min. spotlight to introduce yourself or your event, call 519 -836-3280.

***Pepper Cards Harriston Legion Branch #296. Start at 1:30pm sharp. Come on out and have some fun.

Wed. dec 7Scott Woods performs at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 325 St. George St., West, Fergus. 7pm. Adults $20, children $10. Call for tickets 519-843-3565.

***Festival of Northern Lights, Owen Sound Senior bus tour. $25 per ticket for return transportation plus cost of dinner at Swiss Chalet. Call Rick Eller, East Wellington Community Services at 519-833-9696.

Thurs. dec 8Arthur Agricultural Society, upstairs hall. 7:30pm. Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

***Come for Chili Dinner and/or Hot Dogs from 5-7pm. at Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood, before The Parade of Lights. Chili Dinner $6, Hot Dog Dinner $4. Sponsored by Stone United Church. Tickets at the door. 519-833-2496.

Fri. dec 9December 9 & 10 - Marsville Community Christmas Concert. Marsville Hall. Start time 7:30pm. Adults $8, Children $5. For reserved tickets please call Earl Lennox 519-928-3457.

saT. dec 10Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8 - 9:50pm. Exhibition Park Arena, Guelph. Cost - $7/ person. Join us for fun, exercise, music and friendship! Contact 519-836-1015.

***Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Belwood Hall. 8-11am, Adults (age 13 & up) $5ea, Children (age 4 to 12) $2.50 ea, Children age 3 and under are free. Photos available for $7 with emailed image.

***Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. “Ring of Fire: A Johnny Cash Experience”. Rapidly becoming Canada’s favorite tribute to The Man In Black. 8pm. Box Office 519-855-4586.

suN. dec 11Winter Trees. Please call the Guelph Lake Nature Centre at 519-836-7860 to register. Learn how to identify trees by using the three “B’s” – branches, bark and buds. We will also visit the chickadee tree and feed chickadees from our hands. 2-4pm, $5/person.

***Stories of Christmas (A Journey Around the World to Celebrate the Birth of a King), by joint choir of Knox-Elora & St. Andrew’s Alma. 3pm at Knox-Elora Presbyterian Church. Freewill offer-ing. Refreshments & fellowship following.

MoN. dec 128th Annual Ladies Community Christmas Carols by Candlelight Service. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Enjoy an evening of special music and fellowship. 7:45pm. Refreshments following. All welcome.

FROM PAGE TWO

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, fight against the current

rather than give into the situation and let the waves wash you away. Unexpected events arise late in the week, and you can handle them all.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You can’t put your finger on it, but something seems to be out of sorts. The truth will be revealed in the next

few weeks. Keep your eyes on the horizon.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Burning the candle at both ends is not

the right way to get things done, Gemini. The easiest path is not the best path to take, so think on things a little more.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, take a few days off and get all of your affairs in order. With so many

changes occuring rapidly, you can take the time to sort through every-

thing and feel more confident.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, it can be difficult to contain your

frustrations, but expressing all of them can be problematic at this junc-

ture. Find another outlet to vent.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, if you don’t have the answers to everything you can seek help from

others. Relationship problems may leave you feeling tired, but it’s a

temporary bump in the road.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Give yourself a much-deserved break,

Libra. With big events on the hori-zon, it’s best to take this opportunity to rest and recharge. Take a vacation

or a short jaunt.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, sometimes you have to be able to laugh at yourself. It’s not

always easy, especially when the task at hand is no laughing matter.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, you don’t know where to start on big projects, but as always, it’s at the beginning. Make a list of

your work to put it all in perspective and tackle each task individually.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Don’t allow your confidence to wane

this week, Taurus. If you need a morale boost, turn to your closest friends for the inspiring words you

need to hear.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Certain things have to get done in the next few days, Aquarius. But

that doesn’t mean you can’t try to delegate some of these tasks to other

people to free up your schedule.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Be the leader you know you can be

this week, Pisces. It can be difficult to take charge, but you can handle the

pressure.

Horoscopes- For the fifth week of November -

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.

Peggy’s Cove - Sisters Sheila Dixon, Sharon Patterson and Evelyn Howse took the Wellington Advertiser along with them on a visit to Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia as part of a recent Canada/New England cruise. submitted photo

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WINTER DRIVING TIPS

• Check weather and driving conditions before leaving home.

• If you must drive in poor weather conditions, plan your route and let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be there.

• Make sure you can see and be seen. Take time to warm up your vehicle and to clear all snow and ice from the car.

• Fill up washer fluid and gas tank before heading out on the road.

• Give yourself extra travel time and SLOW DOWN!

• Take your cell phone.

• Expect the unexpected! If you do get stranded:

• Stay with your vehicle for warmth.

• Make sure your exhaust pipe is free and clear of snow, and open a window slightly for ventilation.• Make sure you can be seen! It is a good idea to have road flares in your car.• Let Police know where you are!

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATIONProgramme this information into your cell phone for an easy reference.

CENTRAL GARAGE:1.866.799.4166For travel conditions and road closures in Wellington County.

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION: 1.800.286.4686www.mto.gov.on.ca For travel conditions and road closures across Ontario.

ENVIRONMENT CANADA www.weatheroffice.gc.ca

THE WEATHER NETWORK www.theweathernetwork.com PREPARE FOR WINTER DRIVING!

ASSEMBLE A WINTER CAR EMERGENCY KIT:

• Shovel

• Sand or kitty litter

• Traction mats or chains

• Compass

• Warning lights or flares

• Flashlight and batteries

• Survival blankets

• Fire extinguisher

• Booster cables

• De-icing for fuel line, windshield and

door locks

• Ice scraper/brush

• Emergency food pack for 72 hours

• Extra winter clothes, hat, scarf, gloves and footwear

• Matches and a survival candle in a deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink, use as emergency lighting)

PROPERTY TAX REBATE FOR ELIGIBLE CHARITIESAND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS

The County of Wellington offers a property tax rebate programme for eligible charities and similar non-profit organizations, allowing for up to 40% of taxes to be rebated annually.

CRITERIA:• aneligiblecharityisaregisteredcharityasdefinedintheIncomeTaxActs.248(1)

• aneligibleorganizationmeansanon-profitorganizationorfoundationas describedins.149oftheIncomeTaxAct(e.g.agriculturalsociety,boardof trade, chamber of commerce, registered amateur athletic association, etc.)

• aneligiblepropertyisoneinthecommercialorindustrialpropertytaxclasses

• thecharitymustownandoccupythequalifyingproperty;or

• thecharitymaybeatenantresponsibleforpaymentofpropertytaxesunder their lease agreement

Applicationformsareavailableatlocalmunicipaloffices,theCountyAdministrationCentre and at: www.wellington.ca.

QUESTIONS?Emma Reddish 519.837.2600 x2940* emmar@wellington.ca

TENANT INFORMATION

Tips to save on electricity and water bills

• CheckoutyourlocalHydrodistributerwebsitefordownloadablesaveONenergy coupons.

• Computersandprinterscanrunupyourpowerbills.Keepyourprinterturned off when not in use.

• Runyourdishwasher,washeranddryerearlyinthemorning,intheeveningor on weekends, when rates are lowest.

• Useatoasteroven,slowcookeroramicrowaveoveninsteadofanelectricoven.

• Useanelectrickettlewithautoshut-off.

• Runclotheswasherswhenfull.

• Turnyourthermostatdownacoupleofdegrees.

• Usecurtainsandshadesonyourwindowstokeepheatinduringthewinter.

• Attachanaeratortotheendofafaucettoreducetheflowratebyhalf.

• Save15%ofyourhome’shotwaterusebytakingquickshowersinsteadof

baths.

For information on saveONenergy coupons, energy conservation and tips, visit your local hydro distributor’s website.

For more information on Housing Services, call 519.824.7822.