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Feeding the poor:Shelley Stone and The Ontario Christian Gleaners

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTArthritis Society/Mount Forest Family Health Team. Free month-ly arthritis workshops. Learn how to manage your arthritis. Call today for session dates and to register. 519-323-0255.

***1943 Army Cadets is a youth program which is free to youth. Army cadets is open to guys and girls,12 - 19 years old. We meet at Norwell District Secondary School, 6:45 - 9:15pm. For any questions, please call Captain Bill Dobson at 519-343-4305.

***“Living on Less” is an 7 week free program for those struggling to live on less because of job or EI loss, low income, loss of retire-ment income or to make less impact on our environment. It starts Monday, October 18 at 9 am for refreshments with the program at 9:30 and runs weekly at St. James the Apostle Church, at Paisley and Glasgow. Participants will develop their own spending plan and live on less with confidence. Limited space in child program. Please register by e-mailing guelphlivingonless@gmail.com or call Ann at 519-837-1091for further information.

OCT 8Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Seminar: “Tell Your Story – A Workshop for seniors” 9:30-11:30am. Call 519-787 -1814 to register.

OCT 9The Red Chevron Club presents, a night of Classic Rock with “BAD PICKLE” 2pm. Upstairs. Tickets available at The Red Chevron Club. Everyone welcome 19+.

***UCHS is having its semi-annual Rabies Clinic from 10am – 2 pm at Pet Valu 235 Guelph Street, (Halton Hills Shopping Plaza), Georgetown. Cost per pet: $20 Rabies; $300 Microchip. Please bring your dog on leash and cat in a carrier to ensure their safety.

***Crawford Lake To Rattlesnake Park 10km. Meet 10am at the Covered Bridge parking lot east of Gordon Street for carpooling to the start point. Leader: Gayle 519-856-1012; Susan Bard 519-836-6570.

OCT 12The Royal City Quilters’ Guild (RCQG monthly at 7 pm at the Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph. Judy @519-822-2658. Guests are welcome to join the meeting for $5 which can be credited towards membership.

OCT 13Guelph Guild of Storytellers. Storytelling at the Boathouse. 8pm Come listen to tales new and old by the river. Short open mic time. This month’s theme “Spoiling the broth”. Special Guest: TBA. Boathouse at 116 Gordon St. Donations graciously accepted. Not suitable for children. Sandy Schoen 519-767-0017.

***Rockwood and District Lioness Euchre and Bridge Night. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch and prizes to follow.

***The Grand Quilt Guild meet at 7:30pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fergus. Four amazing presentations with Quilt Frame set up Betty, Paper piecing Judy, Embroidery Dianne, and Beading Elizabeth. Everyone welcome.

***Euchre at Harriston, Legion #296, 8pm. Light Lunch provided. $5 per person. Bring a Partner. For more information call 519-338-2843.

OCT 14Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome.

***Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Learn To Play Bridge 9:30-11:30am (8 weeks), Bridge Tricks To Make Your Contract 1-3pm (8weeks). Call 519-519-787-1814 to register.

***St. Georges’ Anglican Church annual fall rummage sale on Oct.13 and 14. Please bring good new and used clean clothing on Wed. Oct 13th from 9am-5pm. On Thurs. sale Day is 9am -7pm. Sale in Parish Hall Young St. Harriston. Everyone Welcome.

OCT 15Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Seminar: “Homeopathy For Acute Ailments” 10:30am. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

***The Red Chevron Club is hosting Karaoke 8pm. Free admission. Everyone Welcome 19+ .

***Fish Fry at St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest, 5-6:30pm. Adults $13, children 10 and under $6, preschool free. Tickets at the door only. Call 519-323-3967 for delivery.

***Wing Night at Arthur Legion, 6 - 8pm. $12.

***Brighton chapter Euchre and Lunch 7:30pm at the Masonic Building, 3190 Andrew St. E. Fergus. For more info. Call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250. All welcome.

OCT 16Fergus Biggest 5k Family Run/Walk for the children of Haiti, 9:30am start. Free brunch – great prizes. Registration forms at St. Andrew’s Church Office. 325 St. George St, W. Fergus. 519-843-3565.

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Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Social Networking 9:30-11:30am (1 class), DVD/CD Burning 1:30-3:30pm (1 class). Call 519-787-1814 to register.

***Jamboree 2pm, Arthur Legion. Contact Nancy 519-848-5702.

***Craft Sale Belwood Hall 9am-2pm. New crafters and products. Something for everyone, Lunch available. Sponsored by the Belwood WI.

***Camp Edgewood 65th Anniversary. A gourmet dinner featuring guest speakers Don McLeod and Jane Brewer. Edgewood Camp and Conference Centre. Reminiscing, walks and archives: 4pm Dinner 5:30. Tickets: $30. To order: call 519-856-9622. We are gathering Edgewood stories from each decade to be shared at the dinner. Please send your story and contact information to heath-er@edgewood-camp.on.ca or Camp Edgewood, 49 Memorial Street, Eden Mills, On N0B 1P0.

***Fall Country Market 10am-2pm. St. James the Apostle Church, Corner Paisley and Glasgow Streets, Guelph. Harvest, Bake, Penny, Craft Tables.

***Ham Supper, Alma Community Hall. 5-7pm Adults $10, children $4. Sponsored by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Alma.

OCT 17The Hilltop Singers and Friend Concert, 7pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Join us for an incredible evening of Gospel Music. Tickets $10 at the Church Office 519-843-3565.

***Kid’s Karaoke, up to age 18. Arthur Legion. Contact Linda 519-848-2622.

***The Fergus Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street Fergus, Sunday Morning Community Breakfast 9am -12pm. $5 per person.

OCT 18Women Cancer Support group. 3rd Tuesday of every Month. 10am-12pm. No Fee. St. Joseph Church Community Hall. 460 St George, St, W. Fergus. Lunch out 1st Wednesday of every Month. Call Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D, 519-843-3947 Ext: 100.

***Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Seminar: “10 Simple Steps To Estate Planning” @ 10:15am. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

***Roast Beef dinner at Monticello United Church 4:30 -7pm. Adults $12.50, children $5, preschool free.

***Harriston and District Horticultural Society meeting. Mini show in the auditorium, 7:30pm. Speakers: David and Erika Schuit, topic: Bees. Everyone welcome.

***Stone United Church Beef Dinner- 5-7pm, Rockmosa Centre, Rockwood. Adults- $15, Children 12 and under- $7, Pre-school- free. Take Out available. Tickets available: 5pm Earl 519-856-4052, 6pm Eileen 519-856-9648, 7pm Jack 519-856-4765.

***The Centre Wellington Women’s Connection invites all ladies to our dinner meeting at 7674 Colbourn St. E. Elora at 7pm. Cost is $17 all inclusive. Reservations are essential. Call Carol at 519-846-5459.

***Elmira and District Horticultural Society presents Alternatives to Lawns, with Dr. Helen Gordon of Kitchener Master Gardeners 7:30pm, Trinity United Church Hall. Members: no charge. Visitors: $2. Information: 519-669-2458.

OCT 19All Candidates meeting, Eden Mills Community Hall. 108 York St., Eden Mills. 7:30pm. All Welcome.

***Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Rubber Stamping/Card Making Workshop at 9:30am. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

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

***Junior Book Bites (Grades 3-5) Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch 4 – 5pm. Please register.

***Blood and Fire: The Donnelly Project – historical storytelling event. Brief Description: What really happened in 1880 when the Donnelly family was murdered in Lucan, Ontario? 7:30pm. Waterloo Region Museum (in the theatre), 10 Huron Rd., Kitchener. 519-748-1914. Admission: $15, $12 for seniors and students.

***Fall Flower and Vegetable Show at Marden Community Centre. 7:00 p.m.- Guelph Township Horticultural Society also has Gerald Swan to speak on “Orchids” - Great door prizes: 6 of Mr. Swan’s orchids. Refreshments. Entries into show before 7:30pm. contact Jean 519-822-5289.

***Orton Fall Fashion Show. 7:30pm. St. John’s Community Church, Fashions by Special Effects, Brodericks, Big Monkey, Little Monkey. Admission $10 at the door or call 519-855-4243.

***Provincial Elder Abuse Awareness Day Seniors Expect Respect. You are invited to attend live performances by the Ryerson Studio II Theatre & Sweet Adelines Orangeville Chorus. 9:30 – 3pm.

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The Fergus Elora Retail Alliance Shop Local Program draw was held at Vito’s 2 for 1 Pizza in Elora. Drawing the winning ballot is FERA representative Dave Rushton and owner Bobby Koronovich. The winner is Elizabeth Trafford who won a $50 gift certificate from Dreamland Pet & Equine in Elora. Congratulations. The FERA draw October 4-6 was at Hilltop Variety in Elora. A ballot will be drawn October 11-13 from Art of the Bloom Flower Market and Floral Boutique. Thanks to all of the participating stores and all of the local shoppers.

Belwood Women’s Institute

Craft SaleSat. October 16th, 2010 9am-2pm

Belwood Community HallCorner of Queen & George Streets

Monday October 18th 5-7pmRockmosa Centre - Rockwood

Adults $15, Children 12 & under $7

Pre-school - FreeTakeouts Available

TICKETS AVAILABLE: 5pm - Earl 519-856-4052

6pm - Eileen 519-856-96487pm - Jack 519-856-4765

Stone United Church BEEF DINNER

Equine Erin/Erin Fair is hosting an All Breeds Equine Parade - Monday Oct. 11, at the Track.

This is the grand finale of Equine Erin a special 160th anniversary celebration.

Come out and take part.Enjoy watching the very

smallest to the very tallest and everything in between.

Meet 3pm, parade start: 4pm sharp. Announcer: Joe Scully (Erin Rodeo).

Starting horn to be sounded by: Simon Brunner (Coach Horn Master)

Prizes awarded for: Tallest, Smallest, Best Group and Best of Show.

Free with Fair entry to participants and spectators. Everyone Welcome.

Pre-Registration /waiver required for all parade partici-pants.

Contact equinetent@erin-fair.ca for more information.

All breeds equine parade at Erin Fair

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 8, 2010 PAGE THREE

NORTH DUMFRIES - Nestled among rolling hills and rural back roads southwest of Puslinch Township, some-thing special is happening at the Ontario Christian Gleaners plant.

For the past two years vol-unteers have been cleaning, chopping, drying and packag-ing surplus Ontario produce - 30,000 pounds per week of it - and shipping it to foreign countries to be used to make vegetable soup for the poor and less fortunate.

“We have a lot of produce here that goes to waste,” said gleaners plant manager Shelley Stone.

About 250 people from within a 45 minute radius - including many from Well–ington County - volunteer on a regular basis, although Stone estimated about 1,000 people are involved in the gleaners entire network of volunteers, produce donors and other help-ers.

Roughly 40 volunteers ar–rive every weekday, working from 8:30am until noon, and producing 25,000 to 30,000 servings of soup daily.

To date, through partner-ships with various missionary groups and charitable organi–zations, the soup has been shipped to about 30 countries. Stone estimated that by the end of the year, the gleaners will have produced over four mil-lion servings of vegetable soup.

“We feed the poor. That’s the one thing we do - and we do it well,” Stone said.

Considering the plant began production in September of 2008, the accomplishments of the Ontario Christian Gleaners (OCG) are quite extraordinary.

How it beganThe term “gleaning,” often

described as the act of col-lecting leftover crops from fields after they have been harvested, has Biblical origins. But today, gleaners can feed the hungry by gleaning produce that may be too large or small, slightly discoloured, blemished or too close to the expiry date.

The idea for the OCG, Stone explained, came from the Okanagan Gleaners and Fraser Valley Gleaners in British Columbia, which have been in operation for over a decade.

In the summer of 2004, about 15 people crammed into two vans, drove all the way out to see the facilities, vol-unteered for a week and drove back. From there, they formed a board of directors, members registered as a charitable orga-nization, started fundraising

and began looking for a suit-able location.

The land on Morrison Road, south of Cambridge, was donated to the cause, as was much of the time and material used for the building.

Various churches donated money from the start, and even a company in Montreal donat-ed a corn dryer, which was then converted by OCG to suit its needs, which include drying carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, asparagus and pota-toes for soup, as well as various fruits for snacks.

“We run entirely on dona-tions,” Stone noted. She explained the OCG receives no government funding to help meet its $200,000 annual bud-get.

“We have learned a lot in two years,” said Stone, the OCG’s only full-time paid employee. The organization also employs two part-time staff members, but the rest are unpaid.

The volunteers“We have such good peo-

ple,” Stone said, noting many come from within Wellington County, including places like Fergus and nearby Puslinch Township.

Volunteers perform tasks ranging from cleaning and cutting produce, to operating the chopping machine, fork lift, and dryer, to driving the OCG’s delivery truck for pick-ups or drop-offs.

They range in age from teenagers (at least 15 years of age) to seniors - Stone calls one 90-year-old volunteer a “real inspiration to others” - and include all demograph-ics and 15 different religious denominations, although there are some with no faith affilia-tion at all.

Neville Rainford, who is originally from Jamaica, heard about the gleaners through his church in Kitchener.

“We thought it was such a fantastic idea - to do something practical to help the poor,” said Rainford, who now volunteers with his wife.

But Stone said the appeal of volunteering is about more than just benevolence.

“I love the concept of this. It’s everything I believe in under one roof,” Stone said.

She explained in addition to feeding the poor, she likes that people from all walks of life

are working together towards one common goal and that the operation is preventing good food from being thrown out.

“It just makes so much sense,” she said.

The foodProduce arrives at OCG

from farmers, food distribu-tion centres, food processing companies and greenhouse vegetable growers.

During the winter months, when considerably less Ontario fruits and vegetables are avail-able, Stone works hard to source other produce, which is often imported.

“We have never missed a day. It’s amazing,” she s a i d .

“We are a year-round opera-tion.”

She noted the gleaners hope to process a lot of kale this winter, and hints local grow-ers could provide a real boost to the operation through the donation of the leafy cabbage, which can be harvested into January.

Stone is blown away by the generosity of local farmers, many of whom come in to vol-unteer during the winter.

“We love those farmers; they can do everything,” she said with a smile.

She adds the gleaners are

always looking for soup beans and barley, if local growers have any to spare.

The recipientsThe OCG donates its dried

food products to reputable re–lief, charitable and develop-ment organizations, as well as missionary teams, which then distribute the products to loca-tions throughout the world, primarily in Central America Africa and eastern Europe.

“We’re about relief and we’re about development,” Stone said.

Organizations hoping to distribute the OCG goods are

required to file out applica-tions at www.ontariogleaners.org. They also have to submit an audited financial statement and comply with other require-ments in order to be chosen by the committee in charge of picking the final destination for the food.

“We owe that to our donors and our volunteers,” Stone said of the stringent selection pro-cess. “We’re very careful about who gets chosen.”

On top of the application process, every organization chosen to receive OCG food is required to report back on the experience, including photos and/or videos of the recipients receiving the goods. That helps add another layer of account-ability and, perhaps more im–portantly, it allows volunteers to see the difference they make in others’ lives.

“That’s why people show up; when they hear the story firsthand and see the pictures it’s cool,” said Stone.

“We get the greatest reports from the other end ... it’s pretty moving. It’s amazing to hear from them.”

Volunteer Terry Gray has seen the reaction of grate-ful children personally. The Kitchener resident has thrice travelled to Burkina Faso in west Africa with the Careforce International relief organiza-tion and delivered the soup mix to 455 very hungry and needy children.

“It’s a life changing experi-ence, it really is,” Gray said.

Stone added children are the most common recipients

of the OCG products, but the

food is given to anyone in need. The gleaners have already shipped 2.5 million servings of the soup mix to Haiti since the devastating earthquake there earlier this year.

Mostly, the food is con-sumed very quickly by recip-ients, who are obviously in great need. But Stone says more often than not they spend considerable time praying and giving thanks to those who helped provide the food.

“They’re so grateful,” Stone said. As a bonus, she explained, many use the pails in which the soup mix bags are shipped to collect water.

“The pail is a highly valued item [in Third World coun-tries],” she added.

Making a differenceThe gleaners have only

been in operation for two years, and actually shipping out prod-ucts for just 18 months.

“We’re still learning and we’re still forming partner-ships,” Stone said.

Maybe so, but the operation is clearly making a difference already. The gleaners expect to expand in the coming years and Stone is hopeful others may see the work they’re doing and decide to start a similar operation elsewhere through-out the province, the nation and beyond.

And though there are “peo-ple from all over the world” coming through the building - either on a tour or to share stories of thankful recipients - she feels there is more work to be done to get the word out about the gleaners’ work.

In the meantime, volunteers continue to selflessly donate

their time to make a dif-ference - one serving of soup at a time - for total strangers living on the other side of the world.

In fact, a shipment of 240,000 servings destined for Nicaragua was shipped out just this week.

“We see it as, this is how God has provided for us,” Stone said.

In that respect, every day is like Thanksgiving for the Ontario Christian Gleaners.

* * *Anyone wanting to book

a tour, volunteer, or make a monetary or surplus food dona-tion to the OCG should call 519-624-8245.

For more information, visit www.ontariogleaners.org.

The gleaners are also host-ing open house events on Nov. 9 and 25 at 10:30am. Those interested should contact the OCG plant.

Gleaning by example:

Local volunteers feed the poor - one

serving at a timeby Chris Daponte

“We feed the poor.That’s the one thing we do

- and we do it well.”- Shelley Stone, manager of the Ontario Christian Gleaners Plant

Selfless help - About 40 volunteers arrive daily at the plant to

help clean and cut up produce. photo by Al Glaab

Next step - Volunteer Harry Hailborn, of Cam-

bridge, feeds the volunteer-processed food

through a powerful chopper, before it is sent

through a large dryer.

Big send off - Volunteers with the Ontario Christian Gleaners pose with yet another shipment destined for the Third World. By the end of this year, the plant will have produced over four million servings of soup. photo by Rainer Leipscher

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Cardiopulmonary resuscita-tion, or CPR, is a life-saving method that has prevented the deaths of scores of individuals throughout the centuries. CPR is often used to keep a person alive until more in-depth medi-cal attention can be provided. It’s an essential skill to know and can be a lifesaver for peo-ple of all ages.

The American Heart As-

sociation reports that effective bystander CPR, provided im-mediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. Despite these statistics, less than one-third of out-of-hospi-tal sudden cardiac arrest vic-tims receive bystander CPR. It could be because many people still do not know how to per-form it.

CPR has been around since 1740, when the Paris Academy of Sciences officially recom-mended mouth-to-mouth resus-citation for drowning victims. In 1891, Dr. Friedrich Maass performed the first documented chest compression in humans. Roughly 10 years later, suc-cessful chest compressions were used in human resuscita-tion.

In the 1950s, it was deter-mined that exhaled air was enough to provide oxygenation of another person. Peter Safar and James Elan, thusly, in-vented mouth-to-mouth resus-citation. In 1960, the American Red Cross officially adopted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and began to teach the public the techniques.

The ability to do CPR is not based on age but rather body strength. Studies have shown that children as young as 9 years old can learn and retain CPR skills. It’s important to keep in mind that while CPR can keep a person alive, Auto-mated External Defibrillators (AED) devices are needed to restore a natural heart rhythm to an individual who has suf-fered from cardiac arrest. Un-less resuscitation is provided within minutes of collapse, an individual can rarely be saved.

CPR training courses are provided for individuals at many places, often free of charge. Some hospitals even offer CPR training to new parents. Check with a hospi-tal, medical provider or police station on where CPR can be learned.

Performing CPRFor those who want to know

the basics of CPR, follow these guidelines.

Think ABC, airway, breathing and circulation, to remember the steps explained below. Move quickly through airway and breathing to begin chest compressions.

Airway: Clear the airway 1. Put the person on his or

her back on a firm surface.2. Kneel next to the person’s

neck and shoulders.3. Open the person’s air-

way using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver. Put your palm on the person’s forehead and gently tilt the head back. Then with the other hand, gently lift the chin forward to open the airway.

4. Check for normal breath-ing, taking no more than five or 10 seconds. Look for chest motion, listen for normal breath sounds and feel for the person’s breath on your cheek and ear. Gasping is not considered to be normal breathing. If the person isn’t breathing normally and you are trained in CPR, begin mouth-to-mouth breathing. If you believe the person is un-conscious from a heart attack and you haven’t been trained

in emergency procedures, skip mouth-to-mouth rescue breath-ing and proceed directly to chest compressions.

Breathing: Breathe for the person

Rescue breathing can be mouth-to-mouth breathing or mouth-to-nose breathing if the mouth is seriously injured or can’t be opened.

1. With the airway open (us-ing the head-tilt, chin-lift ma-neuver), pinch the nostrils shut for mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover the person’s mouth with yours, making a seal.

2. Prepare to give two res-cue breaths. Give the first res-cue breath, lasting one second, and watch to see if the chest rises. If it does rise, give the second breath. If the chest does not rise, repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and then give the second breath.

3. Begin chest compres-sions to restore circulation.

Circulation: Restore blood circulation with chest

compressions1. Place the heel of one

hand over the center of the per-son’s chest, between the nip-ples. Place your other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands.

2. Use your upper body weight (not just your arms) as you push straight down on (compress) the chest 2 inches (approximately 5 centimeters). Push hard at a rate of 100 com-pressions a minute.

3. After 30 compressions, tilt the head back and lift the chin up to open the airway. Pre-pare to give two rescue breaths. Pinch the nose shut and breathe into the mouth for one second. If the chest rises, give a sec-ond rescue breath. If the chest doesn’t rise, repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and then give the second rescue breath. That’s one cycle. If someone else is available, ask that per-son to give two breaths after you do 30 compressions. If you’re not trained in CPR and feel comfortable performing only chest compressions, skip rescue breathing and continue chest compressions at a rate of 100 compressions a minute un-til medical personnel arrive.

4. If the person has not be-gun moving after five cycles (about two minutes) and an automatic external defibrillator (AED) is available, apply it and follow the prompts. Administer one shock, then resume CPR, starting with chest compres-sions, for two more minutes before administering a second shock. If you’re not trained to use an AED, a 911 operator may be able to guide you in its use.

Use pediatric pads, if avail-able, for children ages 1 to 8. Do not use an AED for babies younger than age 1. If an AED isn’t available, go to step 5 be-low.

5. Continue CPR until there are signs of movement or until emergency medical personnel take over.

Variations of CPR have been used to save lives throughout the centuries

This October, Eye Health Month will put the spotlight on children’s eye health. Canadian parents typically don’t understand how important eye health examinations are for their children. According to research conducted by Leger Marketing, few parents think it’s necessary to take their children to the optometrist before school age. This finding is supported by a survey of 400 Canadian optometrists, which indicated that only 10% of their patients are 12 years of age or younger.

A child’s learning is 80% visual! The objective of this year’s SeeingSmart theme is to make as many parents as possible, aware of how critical early eye exams are for their children. The campaign will highlight the importance of early detection, by looking at the story of Sarah Slingsby – at eight years of age her optometrist detected retinoblastoma. An eye exam saved her life. Find out how you can help promote Eye Health Month this October.

Campaign Objectives• Benefits of having their children’s eyes examined by an optometrist long before school age.• Correlation between vision and learning.• Raise awareness about the importance of regular eye health exams for children.

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The skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s no wonder there is such an abundance of products and advice available to help keep it in top form. While many products and prac-tices are touted as being “the best” for your skin, the truth is, when it comes to skincare there are often more myths than facts. The wise consumer should know how to separate fact from fiction. Skincare ex-perts want to help everyone put their best face forward - and that means learning the truth about healthy skincare.

MYTH: Skin is protected from the sun when you use a product with a high sun protec-tion factor (SPF).

FACT: Some SPF products only block against one type of UV ray, generally UVB, or the rays that cause sunburns. In re-ality, the sun showers us with UVA, UVB and UVC rays. UVA rays, which have an aging effect, penetrate into the lower layers of the skin and should be protected against as well. That means you should look for a sunscreen that is clearly labeled “broad spectrum,” not just ones

with a high SPF number.MYTH: Deep scrubbing

of your complexion prevents breakouts.

FACT: Cleansing with harsh soaps or exfoliating scrubs can strip the skin of vi-tal natural oils and compromise its protective barrier. Harsh and frequent, more than twice a day, cleansing can trick the skin into producing more oil and compound breakout prob-lems. Scrubbing can also lead to skin sensitivity or rashes.

MYTH: Facials are a beauty must-have.

FACT: Facials can be fun and if done by an expert esthe-

tician can help deliver a variety of benefits such as moisturiza-tion, deep cleansing and ex-foliation. If you can afford a professional facial make sure you’re “in the hands” of an expert esthetician or you could wind up with irritation or scar-ring.

MYTH: Wrinkle creams can completely eradicate wrin-kles.

FACT: These days there are many ways to “erase” the signs of time on the skin. The most effective ways are with inject-able substances, fillers or plas-tic surgery. Professionally ad-ministered chemical peels and

lasers can also help give your skin a fresher, more youthful appearance. Anti-aging creams cannot “completely remove wrinkles,” but their formulas often contain ingredients such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and ceramides that deeply moisturize the skin and make it look more supple and radiant.

MYTH: Doing facial exer-cises will tone facial muscles, providing a more youthful ap-pearance.

FACT: There has never been any substantiation for this beauty myth. In fact, cer-tain facial movements such as squinting and laughing may

contribute to the formation of wrinkles -- maybe that’s why we call them laugh lines and crows feet.

MYTH: Expensive skin-care products are better for your skin.

FACT: Many mass-mar-keted products available at your local drugstore are just as effective as luxury department-store brands. In fact, many contain the same ingredients as their more expensive coun-terparts. Elegant packaging, advertising and luxury brand names are often what you pay for when purchasing more ex-pensive products.

Wash away these common skincare myths

Figs are tasty fruits that boast many health benefits. They can be an important component of a balanced diet. Figs have been grown and en-joyed for centuries. Native to the Middle East, figs grow on a ficus tree and come in different varieties. The fruit ranges dra-matically in color and subtly in texture depending on the vari-ety enjoyed. Turkey, Greece and even California are the top fig producers in the world. It’s possible to find figs from late summer through the au-tumn, depending on location. Fresh figs are very delicate and have a short shelf life. They can be kept in the refrigerator for about two days after being picked. Most people are famil-iar with the sweet dried figs that are available year-round. One may not be aware of the health value of figs. First and foremost, figs are high in potas-sium, a mineral that helps con-trol blood pressure. Individuals who have high blood pressure should consider figs as a natural alternative to medication or to use in conjunction with tradi-tional therapies. According to medical research, low intake of potassium-rich foods, coupled with a high intake of sodium, can lead to hypertension. Another benefit of figs is their high fiber content. Fiber-rich foods help promote a healthy digestive system, moving food

through the bowels easily. Fi-ber helps satiate a hungry per-son faster, meaning it’s a tool that can be used for weight loss. Fiber may also help re-duce the risk of certain cancers, like breast cancer. Rich in calcium, figs can also promote bone health. Individu-als at risk for osteoporosis can consider eating figs as part of a bone-strengthening regimen. Information published in the Archives of Ophthalmology state that eating fruit every day can help lower age-related risk of macular degeneration, one of the primary causes of vision loss in the elderly. Make figs a part of a healthy diet. Here are some ways to en-joy this fruit. * Eat fresh figs right off the tree. They’re sweet and refresh-ing. * To satisfy a sweet tooth, en-joy fig-stuffed cookies. * Grind up dried figs with a little honey and use as a spread on toast or bagels. * Stuff fresh, poached figs with nuts and enjoy. * Add bits of dried figs to reci-pes that call for raisins, such as tarts or cookies. *Put chopped fresh figs in rice, quinoa or couscous dishes. * Fresh figs can be stuffed with goat cheese and topped with sliced almonds for a tasty appetizer at parties.

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High fructose corn syrup has been getting bad press for a while now. Food manufactur-ers are pulling it out of some products, and everyone from soccer moms to nutritionists are blaming obesity rates on consumption of corn syrup. Is this sweetener really at the root of obesity?

While the nutritional value or detriment of corn syrup is still open for debate, compa-nies that manufacture high fructose corn syrup are trying to rename the product to give it a better public relations spin.

The Corn Refiners Association wants to change its name to corn sugar, after consumption of the sweetener reached a 20-year low.

The corn syrup industry is already using the name in advertising and seeking the approval for the name change from the Food and Drug Ad-ministration. Such approval could take as long as two years.

The Corn Refiners Asso-ciation claims sugar is sugar, whether it comes from sugar cane or corn. The body uses it

the same way, and corn syrup and cane sugar are nutrition-ally the same. That means the products that contain sugar are just as likely to contribute to obesity as those with corn syrup.

Sugars are found in many products, including cereals, pickles, breads, and even pet foods. Nutritionists urge indi-viduals to cut down on con-sumption of all sugary prod-ucts for a healthier diet.

It is still unsure whether “corn sugar” will be adopted and whether consumers will be

“fooled” by the name change. If history repeats itself, it just may be a boon to the corn in-dustry.

When “prunes” were changed to “dried plums,” the fruit was more warmly received. Although public re-lations officials deny that the former Kentucky Fried Chick-en was changed to KFC to lim-it usage of the word “fried,” connoting unhealthy foods, the name change did help alter the image of the chicken, though how much or how little is like-ly impossible to calculate.

High fructose corn syrup might get a sweet new name

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

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

an interested audience?”“Does the opportunity to win a substantial cash prize appeal

to you?”“Are you 11 to 24 years old?”If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you may be

interested in participating in the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition, held annually in November at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, as part of Youth Weekend. Competition this year: Nov. 6 at 9am.

It’s an opportunity to develop your public speaking skills and a forum to express community concerns. The competition originated in 1985 in honour of International Youth Year, and was originally sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Farm Credit Canada joined as a co-sponsor in 1987.

There are cash prizes for the six finalists in both the Junior Competition (ages 11-15) and Senior Competition (ages 16-24). The Senior Champion will receive $1,000, while the Junior Champion is awarded $500.

Topics for this year’s competition are:• Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame – profile someone and

share their impact• Who will feed the world in 50 years?• What is the biggest challenge in agriculture today?• Exploring First Nationals agriculture in Canada• What are the biggest events in Canadian agricultural history?For an application, rules and further details, visit: http://www.

cysa-joca.ca/english.GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS

by John C. Benham, Program RepresentativeThe next Growing Your Farn Profits workshop is planned to

be held in Arthur in the St. John’s Parish Centre, Georgina Street on Wednesday, Nov. 3 and will be completed on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 9:30am to 3pm. No cost to you and lunch and refresh-ments are provided.

Already in Ontario, 1200 producers have taken advantage of the opportunity to be guided through the self assessment similar to EFP and come up with their own action plan. Financial assis-tance is available to help carry out the actions you have planned. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. To sign up and for more information, call 519-846-3394.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLANby John C. Benham, Program Representative

The next EFP workshop will be held in the Elora OMAFRA boardroom at 10am to 3pm on Wednesday, Nov. 3 to be com-pleted Wednesday, Nov. 10.

To qualify for Cost Share financial assistance a completed EFP program is required. This will be the last chance to quality for projects to be completed in 2011. If you have not completed an Enrollment form and forwarded it to me, please contact 519-846-3394. The plan is to have these out of the way before the application forms are available on Nov. 15 in the Aboyne Hall in the Wellington County Museum between Fergus and Elora and Nov. 16 in the OMAFRA boardroom.

We will be forwarding an email to those who have contacted me, the list of information needed to complete the application. If you have questions or wish to sign up, call 519-846-3394.

COMING EVENTS:Oct. 8 -11 Erin Fall Fair, on Main Street. For more information, call: 519-833-2808. Oct. 13 - 15 Farm Credit Canada - Drive Away Hunger comes to Ontario from Sept. 20 to Oct. 15, to collect food and cash dona-tions for local food banks. Join the drive by donating at your local FCC office, and watch for the tractor and trailer tours that will visit the Guelph, Walkerton, Listowel, Lindsay and Barrie areas: Oct. 13-15. To find out more, visit: www.fccdriveawayhunger.ca.Oct. 15 Wellington County Plowmen’s Banquet & Awards Night at Knox Presbyterian Church, Elora at 7pm. Advance ticket sales; tickets available from Les Darrington: 519-846-9210 or Gary Schieck: 519-638-3838. Oct. 19 & 20 “Leading Edge Summit – Innovating for Positive Change in Rural Ontario” – Rural Ontario Institute at Hockley Valley Resort (near Orangeville). Check the website: www.stepstoleadership.ca or 519-826-4204. Oct. 20 - 23 International Maple Syrup Institute and the North American Maple Syrup Council Annual Meeting, “Sugaring 2010: Progress and Potential”, Arden Park Hotel, Stratford. For complete meeting details, visit http://www.northamericanmaple.org/index.php/annual-meeting.Oct. 29 Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency presents Producer Education Day - “Business Management for the Sheep Producers”, Holiday Inn, Guelph. For more information, contact the OSMA office 519-836-0043 or email admin@ontariosheep.org or visit www.ontariosheep.org.

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He rents two acres of land and grows 20,000 varieties. Bulbs should be planted 8-10” deep in sandy or well drained

soil. They do not require full sun.

The flowers should not be cut but the seed pods can be harvested to start new plants, which will take up to three years to flower.

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eating one of our lilies; they can be picked or sprayed.

To prevent then from re-turning, put coffee grinds at the base of the plant.

President Marge gave us the joke of the day, the appre-ciation barbeque was held for

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Despite poor weather con-ditions on September 24 – 26 the organizations within the Town of Minto held a success-ful, first-ever Canadian Culture Days.

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Soybeans could help extend the life of asphalt roads, test underway

OWEN SOUND – An environmentally-friendly, soy-based asphalt sealant is being tested on a one kilome-tre stretch of road near Owen Sound in hopes that it may help municipalities realize savings in their road repair budgets.

The product, currently used in various U.S. jurisdic-tions, will be evaluated by the Grey County Department of Transportation and Public Safety to determine its effec–tiveness in the Canadian cli-mate.

“We’re really looking for-ward to testing this product and seeing its results in Grey County,” said Gary Shaw, Director of Transportation and Public Safety. “It cur-rently costs us approximately $80,000 per kilometre to pave a road so we would realize significant savings if we were able to extend the lifespan of our asphalt roads. And with soy as a principal ingredient, it’s also environmentally friendly.”

The average life span of asphalt-paved surfaces is 15 to 17 years, which can potentially be stretched to as much as 20 years by using this sealant. It is a soy-based pavement pres-ervation agent that extends the life of existing asphalt surfaces, like roads and parking lots, by protecting them from the freezing and thawing cycles of Canadian winters.

Without the use of a seal-ant, asphalt oxidizes and wears out due to the oxygen in the air. The small cracks that form in the asphalt fill with water, which freezes in the winter, causing larger cracks and pot-holes.

The petroleum-based ingre-dients found in traditional road preservation products are replaced with soybean oils, making it a potential new mar-ket opportunity for Ontario grain farmers.

Although the product is cur-rently produced in the United States and distributed here by Surface Green Solutions, it is the goal of Soy 20/20, an organization charged with developing market opportuni-ties for the Ontario soybean industry, to eventually have it manufactured in Canada using Canadian soybeans.

“Soybeans are versatile and have tremendous potential in numerous “green” industrial applications like this asphalt sealant,” said Jeff Schmalz, president of Soy 20/20. “This trial is an important first step in growing demand and eventu-ally establishing a new market for our soybean farmers for an environmentally friendly, made-in-Canada product.”

It is estimated that the one kilometre application of the sealant will use just over 36 bushels of soybeans. One acre of land in Ontario produces approximately 40 bushels of soybeans, and there are approx-imately 16,000kms of road in Ontario. The one kilometre trial strip is located on County Road 3, west of Owen Sound near the village of Jackson. Informational signs are located at either end of the testing zone.

Residents speak up for wetland restorationCredit Valley Conservation

(CVC) has released a study entitled Valuing Wetlands in

Southern Ontario’s Credit River Watershed, measuring the value residents place on the wetlands in their community.

As a method of gauging just how much wetland areas are valued by residents, 1,400 sur-vey respondents were asked if they would be willing to accept an increase in their property taxes if it meant local wetlands could be saved or restored.

Close to half of all wetlands in the watershed (the area of land that drains into the Credit River and its tributaries) have been lost or seriously degraded

since the 1950s, largely due to human activities such as expansion of urban areas.

When presented with the facts about the role wetlands play in a healthy environment, such as protecting water quali-ty and reducing flooding, along with facts about the continu-ing wetland loss in the Credit River watershed, almost 95 per cent of respondents to the CVC survey indicated that they are concerned about the issue.

Respondents indicated they would be willing to support a hypothetical annual increase of

$229 to $259 in property tax per household over the next five years. That represents a total current value willingness to pay estimate ranging from over $48.6-million to over $55- million.

“Some might be surprised at the level of commitment we found,” said Mike Puddister, Director of Restoration and Stewardship for CVC. “Clearly once the public is aware of the important roles played by wetlands and the urgency of the situation, they agree that decisive action is required.”

If historic trends continue, close to one-fifth of all remain-ing wetlands in the Credit River Watershed could be lost in the next 10 years. Based on recent research, that ongoing wetland loss has far-reaching potential effects on the Credit River, including: increased nitrogen and phosphorous, adding to algae growth and other issues; an annual increase in flooding; a significant annual release of carbon; as well as the loss of habitat for local wildlife.

CVC partnered with the Pembina Institute, with support

from the Greenbelt Foundation in the preparation of the report. The study is intended as a resource for policy-makers, to help inform cost-benefit analyses and decision-making around development, wetland protection and restoration.

For more information about the valuable benefits natural areas provide, please see CVC’s series of research reports and factsheets on Ecological Goods and Services (www.creditvalleyca.ca/bulle-tin/resources).

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Thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Users of the Grand Theatre Collaborative sponsored an extremely worthwhile work-shop on Volunteer Management on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010. Conducted by Gayle Valeriote, of the Guelph Volunteer Association, it focused on acquiring and retaining happy, enthusiastic volunteers. While geared to help theatre vol-unteers, the principle apply to any organizational volunteer system.

Gayle had the participants recounting their pathways into volunteering, what kept them involved, and where they saw their participation benefiting their community. She also had them envisioning where their participation could lead their organization, the best pos-sible outcome because of their participation. Most of the par-ticipants recounted incidents where they had been made to feel wanted, needed, validated.

Volunteering for a theatre

group does that for you. Most had an account of an incident in which they had been supported, encouraged. Better health was cited as a benefit; learning new skills, a sense of identity, and loneliness offset, others.

Everyone involved was able to recount instances when lives had been changed thanks to their involvement in theatre. Some people were given a new lease on life. Others, thanks to the sense of community that involvement in theatre teaches you, had been changed from difficult, anti-social teens, to co-operative happy adults. Still others had found their life’s work through theatre.

Community benefits to volunteering in theatre were impressive. The Not So Grand

Players alone have donated over $85,000 to local charities.

Elora Community Theatre has also in the past, donated to local charities. People who pay taxes have moved into this com-munity because of the presence of the theatre. They came to see a play and liked the town so much they moved here. People have had their knowledge of community and international history enlarged; Canadian cul-ture has been-and always will be-celebrated through theatre. Local businesses benefit, either directly, as in restaurants and bed and breakfast operations, or indirectly, when people return to Fergus to see a store that was closed at the time of their visit to the theatre.

All in all, there are immense

benefits, both personally and community-wise, to volun-teering, so the next time you are asked to volunteer, don’t hesitate to ask what would be involved. Feel wanted, needed, validated. We want you.

There are more workshops to come, some of which that are more theatre-oriented. There will be training sessions in ladder safety, WHMIS, light-ing, sound, set construction and stage management. Thanks to the Trillium Foundation, these workshops are offered free of charge.

They will be offered first to the local theatre groups and then opened up to other groups. For more information, please telephone either 519-846-9612 or 519-787-0346.

Twelve Angry MenBy Reginald RoseAdapted by Sherman Sergel

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On a hot summer day, the fate of a young man hangs in the balance as twelve jurors decide whether he is guilty of the murder of his father. It looks like an open-and-shut case, until Juror #8 feels there may be reasonable doubt. A testament to the complicated quest for justice, Twelve Angry Men is clever, dramatic and deeply compelling.

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GUELPH - Guelph Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce that for this 10th anniversary season, we will offer five concerts and five guest conductors. One of these will be selected as the new resident conductor of the GSO, starting in the 2011-12 season. Audience members are invited to contribute to the selection process, through a survey avail-able after each concert!

Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro launches the new season on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 at 7:30pm at Guelph’s River Run Centre. Conducted by Kristian

Alexander, this will be a con-cert performance of Mozart’s comic masterpiece, featuring a strong cast including such Guelph favourites as Andrew Tees as Figaro, Michael York as the Count and Marion Samuel-Stevens as the Countess. Brian Otto will narrate this trimmed-down performance which will include all your favourite music, sung in English. See http://www.kristianalexander.com/ for information about the conductor candidate. Book early to avoid disappointment.

“Performing Mozart’s Figaro is a goal we set two

years ago.” said Simon Irving, Artistic Director of the GSO. “The music is wonderful, and the comedy of the piece has delighted audiences since it was first performed. And Magic Flute was a sold-out show when we presented it four years ago, so we know Guelph loves Mozart!”

The Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a grant from the Ontario Arts Council in support of the 2010-2011 season. The GSO is a semi-professional orchestra, based in Guelph and using primarily Guelph-area play-

ers. The ensemble consists of 35 to 50+ players, depending on the repertoire requirements. Founded in 2001 with Simon Irving as its Artistic Director, it has given 62 concerts to date, covering a broad repertoire of classical music. The orchestra also provides opportunities for young emerging professional performers. For details about Guelph’s Own Orchestra or becoming a Friend of Guelph Symphony, please visit guel-phorchestra.ca. Tickets for all concerts are available at River Run Centre (519) 763-3000.

Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro launches Guelph Symphony Orchestra’s 10th season

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Wright brings masks to solo show

Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centreshowcases Behind the Mask, the work of Monte Wright, of Kitchener, and internationally recognized artist, who is presenting his solo show from Oct. 5 to 30.

In 2010, Wright exhi­bited in New York, Florida, England, Italy, and Argentina. He has been exploring the series, Behind the Mask since 2006.

Wright has chosen to use masks in contemporary and past settings. Interconnections are revealed throughout all of his media.

The opening reception for Behind the Mask is Oct. 9 from, 2 to 4pm.

Visit www.wellington art­ists gallery.ca for details.

The gallery is located at 6142 County road 29, south east of Fergus.

Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door9pm to 1am

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Guelph Youth Singers presents 20th anniversary concertGUELPH ­ The Guelph

Youth Singers will celebrate their 20th anniversary and the 100th birthday of Canadian art­ist Doris McCarthy in a concert titled Of Icebergs and Angels’ Wings on Oct. 30 at the River Run Centre.

The Singers, with guests the Guelph Chamber Choir, will offer a uniquely Canadian program that combines music with projected images of Mc Carthy`s art from the west coast and prairie provinces, through the Arctic, to Georgian Bay and through Quebec to the maritimes.

A work written especially

for the concert by Guelph­based composer, Barrie Cab­ena, will evoke the mystique of the icebergs of the Arctic. Guest speakers from the art world will offer a sense of McCarthy through their own experiences and friendship with her.

McCarthy is one of Canada’s longest­producing artists. In the 1920s she studied at the Ontario College of Art, when the faculty included two members of the Group of Seven ­ and in 1999 she was named the first Artist of Honour at the McMichael Canadian art col­lection. She has painted every

province and territory. Founded in 1991, Guelph

Youth Singers has reached national prominence through provincial and national awards, most recently winning two first place awards in the 2009 National Music Festival and second place in 2010. Its two solo CDs are sold throughout North America and are regu­larly played on Canadian radio stations. The Singers are plan­ning the release of their third CD, Into the Breeze, on Oct. 30 to celebrate their 20th anni­versary.

The group is always look­ing for new choristers who love to sing. Choristers enjoy the

chance to learn to sing well, to read music, to do drama workshops, to perform, and to enjoy building friendships with other talented youth. Auditions are now being scheduled for entry into the choir in January. Anyone wanting to be part of Guelph Youth Singers, or who wants more information on the organization can contact Cathy Meggison at 519­821­8574.

Of Icebergs and Angels’ Wings will be held at 7:30pm . For tickets, phone the box office at 519­763­3000. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for stu­dents and seniors, and $15 for children and eyeGO.org.

this sculpture is 16 feet high and is part of the Headwaters Arts Festival Sept. 24 to oct. 11. Artist ted Fullerton has on display 17 large outdoor pieces. one of his works was purchased by actress Halle Berry. contributed photo

Danny Michel launches tour to support new CDGUELPH ­ The Sunset Sea

Canadian CD release tour for Danny Michel, with special guest Emma­Lee, will be held on Oct. 20 at the Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St West, here.

The doors open at 7:30and the show is at 8pm.

Tickets are $18 advance, and $20 door and they are on sale at Ground Floor Music.

Those out of town can make reservations at milanovichlil @hotmail.com.

With two Juno nominations and six solo albums to his cred­

it, Michel offers honest and straight­forward lyrics, earnest live performances and witty stage banter.

When armed with a band, Danny can blow the roof off any venue, but it is his solo performances that get his fans really excited.

On July 1, Michel launched Sunset Sea. Recorded with American Grammy­nominated producer Mark Stockert, the new album was created and recorded in Belize, Costa Rica, Holland, Canada and the U.S.

Michel built anticipation around the new album with a behind­the­scenes look into his studio and the making of his record. He challenged fans from around the world to sub­mit their own tracks for the album. As a result, a few of his own parts were replaced by what he considered better ones from his fans. One track will feature a chorus of fans from around the world. Other guests include Sarah Harmer and more.

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The French Romantics - Ravel, Debussy & PoulencSaturday October 16, 2:30 p.m.

Simply Schubert Saturday October 16, 7:30 p.m.

Brahms in LoveSunday October 17, Tea 1:30, Concert 3:00 p.m.

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Mono Community Centre, County Rd. 8, Emergency #754483. Free for Seniors & Caregivers. $25 for Service Workers. Register now, space is Limited. Call: 519-217-4642. Cut off date: October 15th. Learn about local services for seniors. Visit booths, Hear speakers on Financial Fraud, Free Harvest Lunch, Free Transportation.

Oct 20Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Wednesday Homemade Lunch at 12noon – Reserve Your Spot. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

***St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Annual Turkey Supper at the Arthur Community Centre, 5 – 7pm. Adults $12, Children 12 and under $5, Children 5 and under –free.

***Warm clothing sale at the Mount Forest United Church 5pm - 8pm. And Oct. 21, 8am- 1pm.

***BNI, Business Networking International, K-W Chapter guest speaker is Daniella Hunt from Your Neighbourhood Credit Union. The group meets at East Side Marios. 450 King St. N. Waterloo. Time is 11:30am till 1pm. Guests welcome. For more info. con-tact rreed@barrycullen.com.

***Library Week Open House, Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch. Come and join us for an afternoon of sharing refresh-ments, laughter and stories. Don’t forget to mark your calendars. 2 -5pm.

***Fergus and District Horticultural Society Meeting: 7:30 pm. Fergus - Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Topic: “Victorian Kitchen Gardens”. Speaker: Wendy Shearer, Landscape Architect. Our monthly meetings (every 3rd Wednesday) feature informative topics and speakers. Everyone welcome. Please call Helen for info. 519-843-3131.

***Turkey Supper at Palmerston United Church with sittings at 5 and 6:30pm. ADVANCE SALES ONLY. Adults $12, Children 7 – 12 - $6, 6 and under free. Tickets at Palmerston Home Hardware or call 519-343-3620.

Oct 21Coffee Hour 9:30am - 11:30am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Enjoy Christian Fellowship, interesting speakers, product, service or craft information. Local music talent, Great Coffee, Tea and Homemade Treats.

Oct 22Annual Craft Bazaar Evergreen Senior Community Centre 10am- 2pm 683 Woolwich, Guelph. Free parking, wheelchair accessible. Light lunch served. For more info. call 519- 823 -1291.

***Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church - Harriston - Annual Roast Beef Dinner and Quilt Draw. Two sittings, 5pm and 7pm. Adults $12, Child 10 and Under $5. For tickets call 519-338-2624.

***The Fergus Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street Fergus is host-ing “An Award Winning Tribute to Elvis Presley by Peter Irwin” 8pm. Advance ticket price is $15 per person available at the branch 519-843-2345. Ticket price at the door will be $25.

***Harriston Legion #296 Pub Night. Entertainment by Lindsay Morgan. Starting at 7pm. Draws to be held.

***All You Can Eat Wings Harriston Legion # 296 5-7pm. $12 per person. For more information call 519-338-2843.

***Oct. 22- Euchre Card Party 7:30pm at St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Dr. Elmira. Admission $6. Everyone welcome.

Oct 23Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night Dance. Entertainment by “Bill Beattie”. For info. call Judy Alles 519-846-5582.

***Dinner and comedy show hosted by Maryhill K of C. 6:30pm. $30 per person includes Chicken breast and Ham dinner followed by stand-up comedy entertainment. Call Mike 519-648-3394 or Dan 519-650-5523 for more information.

***Turkey Dinner at Knox- Elora Presbyterian Church. Settings: 4:45pm and 6:15pm. Tickets: Adults $12, 8 and under $6. Please call 519-846-0680.

***An Alternative Health Fair. 10am-3pm. St. John Public School, 50 Lamond St. Fergus. Admission by donation to the food bank.

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Duff’s Church Bazaar. 10am-1pm. Country store, bakery deli, stitchery, flowers and candy. Relax and stay for lunch.

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

***The Fergus Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street Fergus Cribbage Tournament, 1pm. Two person team. Entry fee per team is $20. Registration opens at 11:30am. Everyone welcome to play.

***Spookarama Bid Euchre tournament- Evergreen Senior Community Centre. Starts at 12noon. $10 per person. Advanced registration with payment is required. Dress in costume is encour-aged. Everyone welcome. Call Ken Johnson for more information 519-824-9512.

***Mozart’s MARRIAGE OF FIGARO launches the Guelph Symphony Orchestas’s new season, River Run Centre, 7:30pm. A concert performance of Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Conducted by Kristian Alexander.

***7pm “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, Melville United Church, Fergus. Favourite family musical by local talent with Matthias Schmidt at piano and keyboard. Dinner offered before, pie and ice cream after. Freewill for concert. 519-843-5863/1781.

***10am-5pm. Fall Festival, Melville United Church, Fergus. Meals and snacks all day till 6:30pm Bake sale, attic treasures and nos-talgia, books, silent auction, vendors, crafts. Selling 1000 frozen meat pies. Kids’ area. Community event. 519-843-5863/1781.

***Harvest and craft fair, 10am-3pm Dublin Street United Church, Guelph. Free admission, parking.

***Barrie Hill United Church 177th Anniversary Turkey Supper. Adults $13, Students $6 (5-12) , preschool free with ticket. 4:30 and 5:30 buffet tickets call Bernice 519-824-8609, 6:30 and 7:30 buffet tickets and takeout call Lillian 519-821-4555.

***Semi Annual Roast Beef Dinner Knox Church Ospringe, corner of highway 125 and 124, starting at 5pm, three sittings, for tickets call Nora 519-856-4453, Adults $13 Children $6. Take Out avail-able pre-ordered only.

Oct 24Ebenezer United Church is celebrating its 187th Anniversary. Everyone is welcomed. The service will be at 10:30am and will be followed by a friendly get together and some refreshments. 12274 Guelph Line between 20 and 25 side road.

***Geo-Dashing at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2-4pm. Please call to register 519-836-7860. $5/person. This program is designed for people who are new to geo-caching or geo-dashing. You will learn how to operate the basic functions on a GPS unit before heading out on a high tech treasure hunt. GPS units are limited, please call ahead to reserve.

***Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church Harriston - 149th Anniversary Service 10:30am. Guest Speaker: Rev John Henderson - All Welcome. Sunday Evening at 7:30pm we host the “Serenaders” from Listowel in Concert for the start of our 150th Year Celebrations - All Welcome.

Oct 25Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Seminar: “One Place To Look” at 10:15am (presented by the Wellington County Library, Fergus Branch Manager). Call 519-787-1814 to register.

***Until Oct. 30, Hallowe’en Crafts Week, Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch. Drop-in to make a Halloween craft. New crafts every day. Adult supervision is required. Anytime between 10:30am - 5pm (10:30 – 2:30 on Saturday).

Oct 26Guelph Horticultural Society General Meeting, 7:30pm. Dublin Street United Church. Basic Gardening Demonstration and Mini Show. Guest speaker: Tom Bradley - “Common Plant Pests and their Control”. New members welcome. Guests $5.

***Victoria Park Seniors Centre: Learn to Play Bid Euchre at 10am. Public Flu Clinic (for seniors and high risk individuals) 10am-3pm – Drop-in. No appointment necessary. For more information contact the Public Health Unit 519- 846-2715 OR 1-800-265-7293.

***Tuesday October 26, Wellington County Library – Fergus Branch - Genealogy Workshops. The Death Certificate: What is perni-cious anemia anyway? 2pm. Please register.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, making an important decision might prove difficult because your

mind is racing. Until you can focus, there will be unanswered questions.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, steer clear of the path that seems the easiest. It won’t provide

any satisfaction nor any of the answers you seek. Libra can help lead the

way on Tuesday.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21There’s a clash of personalities, Gemini, and you are caught right in the middle

of the battle. It could be tricky to come out unscathed.

But if anyone can do it, you can.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, expect a few boring days

ahead, which can actually be a good thing for a person who has been run

ragged lately. Take some time to unwind.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23You have to pinch a few pennies for the time being, Leo. Too many lavish

expenses have left you a bit short. Buckle down to replenish the piggy bank.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, relationship woes are

nonexistent for a change. You and your partner are seeing eye-to-eye on just about everything, meaning

smooth sailing for romance.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, a situation that seems too good

to be true presents itself this week. Take advantage of the situation and enjoy your latest batch of good luck.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, the coming week figures to be stressful. You simply have to hold

yourself together until things can quiet down. Ask a friend for some support.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, make the most of time

spent with a loved one because soon he or she won’t be visiting as often. Make the most of the next few visits.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, people may view you one way while beneath the surface lies someone they would never expect. Keep others guessing; it’s the key to

your persona.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Someone you love will need a little extra support in the days to come,

Aquarius. See if you can spare some compassion and time for listening. It

will be greatly appreciated.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, stop and smell the roses and revel in the little things. Moving too fast through life is no way to live.

Enjoy yourself.

Horoscopes- For the second week of October -

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.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County is proud to announce this 6 week course that will take place on Wednesday eve-nings beginning Oct. 13, 2010 at ARC Industries, Guelph.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County is funded by The United Way, and this course has been financially supported by The Rotary Club Guelph-Trillium.

Parents of Learning Disabled or ADHD children may experience stress resulting from behaviours, guilt, fear for the future etc. They will learn how to deal with this stress and make changes in their life from instructor Christine Rickards, M.A. Christine is a Behaviour Consultant and has many years of experience working with families dealing with these issues.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of chil-dren, youth and adults with learning disabilities so that they can reach their full poten-tial. Through outreach, educa-tion, advising and advocacy, the association’s mandate is to advance the education, employment, social develop-ment, legal rights and general well-being of individuals with learning disabilities.

Many people with a Learning Disability have low self-esteem, suffer from depression and anxiety, and lack social skills.

To register please register by telephone 519-837-2050 or email info@ldawc.ca

Registration Fee is $60.00. Fee subsidy is available upon request.

Stress management course offered at ARC

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If you know a young person aged 6 to 17 who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributingwhile living with a limitation; a youth who has performed an act of heroism; or a ‘good kid’ who shows a commitment to makinglife better for others, doing more than is normally expected of someone their age -

HELP US RECOGNIZE THEIR CONTRIBUTION - NOMINATE THEM TODAY!

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Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Officer

519.837.2600, ext. 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca*ALL CALLS CAN BE MADE TOLL FREE TO 1.800.663.0750

County of WellingtonAdministration Centre74 Woolwich St.Guelph, ON N1H 3T9

PAGE TWELVE Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, October 8, 2010

SEPTEMBER COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS· The Green Legacy Programme recently received a Watershed Award from the Grand River Conservation Authority.

· The County’s one millionth tree was planted under the Green Legacy Programme on Oct. 3, in a ceremony at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.

· A ground breaking ceremony for the new Puslinch Library branch was held on Oct. 4.

· 21 local schools received a Green Legacy Gold School Award, for 100% student participation in the Green Legacy Programme.

· The County presented a cheque for $2,071.34 to Wellington-Guelph Crime Stoppers, proceeds from the annual O.P.P. auction.

ROCKWOODMonday, November 29, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.Rockwood Library85 Christie Street, Rockwood

ERINMonday, November 22, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Centre 200014 Boland Drive, Erin

CENTRE AND NORTH WELLINGTON

Tuesday, October 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Victoria Park SeniorsCentre 150 Albert Street West, Fergus

Monday, November 1, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.WDG Public Health311 Foster Street, Unit 2,Community Office, Mount Forest

Thursday, November 4, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.WDG Public Health474 Wellington Road 18, Suite 100, Fergus

Monday, November 15, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.Palmerston Arena520 Cavan Street, Palmerston

Thursday, November 18, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.WDG Public Health474 Wellington Road 18, Suite 100, Fergus

The seasonal flu shot is for anyone over six months of age. Flu shots are also available to at all WDG Public Health Office. To make an appointment, please call: 1.800.265.7293, ext. 4746.

2010 FLU CLINICSCHEDULE

PLEASE JOIN US!The County is hosting a public open house to seek community input to develop a concept plan for Wellington Place and the former Trask lands between Fergus and Elora/Salem. The concept plan area also considers land purchased by the Groves Memorial Community Hospital for a new hospital.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 20104:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Aboyne Hall - Wellington County MuseumCounty Rd. 18 between Fergus & Elora

Questions? Sarah Wilhelm, Planner, sarahw@wellington.ca or 519.837.2600, ext. 2130*.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16Mapleton Municipal Office,7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23Rockmosa Community Centre,

74 Christie St., Rockwood

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30Liquidation World,

480 Smith St.(Hwy. 6), Arthur

ACCEPTABLE ITEMSVCR/DVD players,

cameras, printers/copiers,home stereo systemscomputers, monitors,

televisions, telephones

Non-perishablefood bank donations

will be acceptedat the events.

For a detailed list ofacceptable items or more

information,visit www.wellington.ca

or contactSolid Waste Services (SWS)

at 519.837.2601or 1.866.899.0248.

Basic information resources to add value and accessibility to your home:

1. ACCESSIBLE HOUSING BY DESIGN – BATHROOMS

• Formoreinformation,orafreecopyofthe “About Your House” fact sheet Accessible Housing by Design, visit: www.cmhc.ca or call Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation at 1.800.668.2642.

2. ACCESSABILITY® SERVICES

Contact Ontario March of Dimes, 291 King Street, 3rd Floor; London, ON N6B 1R8; Toll Free: 1.877.369.4867 or Fax: 519.432.4923.

• Home & Vehicle Modification Programme Contact the Toll Free number and press “2” to speak with an Intake Counselor, or email: hvmp@marchofdimes.ca.

• Barrier-Free Design Consultation Services Barrier-Free Design Consultation Services provide design expertise in accommodating the needs of people with a wide range of dis abilities during the development or redesign of commercial, public and residential buildings. Contact the Toll Free number and enter ext. 7020, or email: barrierfree@marchofdimes.ca.

• DesignAbility® matches skilled volunteers with consumers facing unique barriers in order to create or modify devices to increase independence. Contact the Design Ability® Programme Coordinator directly at: 1.800.263.3463, ext. 7211, or email designability@marchofdimes.ca.

3. WHEELCHAIR RAMP INFORMATION AND FUNDING SOURCES

Website includes various resources for adding ramps and funding sources http://accessramps.ca/rampfunding.php

MAKE YOUR HOMEMORE ACCESSIBLE

TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

CHEQUEPRESENTATION

At the September 30th County Council Meeting, Councillor Lynda White, Chair of the Wellington County Police Services Board, presented Christine Fischer, from Wellington County Crime Stoppers with a cheque for $2,071.34, from proceeds of the annual County police auction.

Wellington County RatepayersRECYCLE YOUR OLD

ELECTRONICSat no charge!

Events runfrom9am-3pm