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Road show having little effect on councils’ decisions on new tow truck bylaw by Mike Robinson WELLINGTON CTY. - The road show to have local councils reconsider endorsing a county-wide bylaw regarding tow truck operators is getting little traction here. Fergus area resident Roy Loveless has had his own road show of presentations to various municipalities, asking councils to reject the bylaw, or to reconsider the matter if they had already approved it. Puslinch Township In Puslinch, there was not only a delegation by Loveless, the primary opponent of the bylaw, but delegations from former tow truck operator Scott Mooney and Wellington County OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Scott Smith. The presentation by Loveless to council on April 6, was his second in Puslinch on the issue. He contended there have been a lot of new developments since he last met with council-

lors. “The bylaw you are about to put in place limits tow truck operators and certain businesses and how they operate,” he said. He added that will affect shops that have their own tow trucks and the first responder tow operator “who spends his life in his truck going up and down the highway to be in the right place at the right time to help others in need.” Loveless said he is in the midst of lodging a complaint about how independent towing operators are being treated in Wellington County “and the hoops they are having to go through to be on the scenes of accidents.” As Loveless started to cite individuals involved in the issue, Mayor Dennis Lever cut him off with a reminder the issue was about the bylaw, not individuals. Loveless argued the whole issue of the bylaw stems from where it Continued on page 20

Town to consider more suggestions governing fill by David Meyer ERIN - Council here is continuing its work to fill in the blanks when it comes to controlling outside developers bringing fill to area farms. Council directed staff on April 5 to consider Ed McKelvey’s suggestions about items to add to the town’s fill bylaw. McKelvey is a farmer and one of several residents living along Trafalgar Road who are concerned about the dumping of fill in that area. He attended the council meeting as a delegation. Developers from the GTA have been bringing fill to Erin and paying landowners to accept it. Some were allegedly not stripping topsoil on those lands, and after tons of earth are dumped, the land could become useless for farming. The town not only had little control over that practise - Credit Valley Conservation was Marathon effort - Hundreds took part in the first ever Marden Marathon on April 9. Above were three of the participants in the 5km run: Matt Everett, 17th place; Phil Nightingale, 9th place; and Rob McDonald, 2nd place. More photos on page 24.

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Township pays $15,000 for school bus by David Meyer BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa council needed little time to approve an expenditure of $15,000 to ensure children in Rockwood have a safe way of reaching school. Chief Administrative Officer Janice Sheppard presented council with a report on April 4 explaining the third year of a three-year agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board needs approval. She explained the Ministry of Transportation plans to reconstruct Highway 7 this summer, and the township has negotiated continuous sidewalks along that road. She said the Upper Grand District School Board has requested the township again consider paying a share of the school bus costs for young children who use that route. Sheppard explained the township has included the money in its 2011

draft budget, to be taken from the Rockwood Hydro Fund for this year. Mayor Chris White explained why the township pays for the bus. He said at one time, the school board had rules that children in kindergarten to grade 1 living within 1.6km of a school had to walk. Those from grade 3 to 6 living within 2.4km also had to walk. But, White said, that walk was unsafe because MTO plows tossed highway snow onto the sidewalks - where there were sidewalks. He said the walk for young children was “extremely dangerous.” But when the township approached the board about bussing kids in southern Rockwood to Rockwood Centennial Public School, the board noted sidewalks are a municipal responsibility and school buses are a courtesy - the board does not legally have to supply buses to any students.

White said the board agreed if the township would help with the costs, the board would provide a bus. That board vote was not unanimous. The board’s cost is $35,000. White said the township will fund a bus during the coming construction, but it then wants that area declared “a danger route.” He said there will be more kids walking that route, and they will need a school bus. Councillor Doug Breen said forcing grade 3 children to walk that route in winter is “ridiculous” and for kindergarten to grade one it is “beyond stupid.” Breen added, “This very same board is busing kids around woodlots in Guelph because there was a flasher there five years ago. We should haul all those guys out here [to] walk that road.” Council unanimously approved the $15,000 payment.

issuing permits - but the town knew nothing about those approvals. The CVC is now working with Erin, and there is a town move to have the Grand River Conservation Authority also keep the town informed and follow the town’s bylaw governing fill coming into the community. Last month, the CVC board unanimously approved a new “large fill placement procedural guideline,” which defines a large fill project as anything over 500 cubic metres or 40 truckloads. The guideline states that obtaining a permit from the CVC will now require a plan of survey (including fill location, elevations, and quantity, as well as sediment and erosion control measures) and a soil report (stating the exact source of material and proof that it meets Ministry of the Environment guidelines). More importantly, at least for Continued on page 16

Council to check efficacy of having art on bridge supports by David Meyer ELORA - The Elora Arts Centre has proposed hanging art on the piers that once supported the old Victoria Street pedestrian bridge over the Grand River. Phil Irish, the curator at the Arts Centre, took his proposal to the economic development committee, which supported it. The plan would be to have Guelph area artist Janet Morton create a mesh and decorate with lace doilies that appear like giant snowflakes. That committee sent the matter to council’s committee of the whole on Monday. Irish said Morton is well known in Canada and the U.S. and he showed slides of her work where she decorated a cottage with quilt patches into the shape of a tea cozy, and also a building she wrapped in pink. He said Morton would use five heavy cables across the Grand River and lay a mesh over the piers on them.

Irish said the lace-like decorations would be heavily concentrated in the middle and get sparser at either end of the bridge to avoid enticing people to try to cross on it. He has already approached the Elora BIA, the Grand River Conservation Authority, Public Works and Centre Wellington Hydro. He said the utility is willing to help string the cables, provide lights at either end, and that will help light up the work at night. He hoped to have the art work in place by May of next year, in time for the tourism season. Irish added magazines doing articles on the art work would probably mention other village attractions and thus promote the town. He said the piece could be assembled with volunteers, and the utility’s help “makes this very do-able.” Councillor Walt Visser said he thinks the concept is “a great idea” except he is concerned about the liContinued on page 16

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will have to manage 600 million litres of water a day, which, it says, equates to 25% of all the water used by Ontario residents in a day. Melancthon Mayor Bill Hill protested to Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association in February - and was astounded at her attitude. Hill wrote a letter of protest to Premier Dalton McGuinty and stated, “It is with considerable concern and disbelief with how Minister Jeffrey received our delegation that has prompted this letter of formal protest ... We feel her comments and lukewarm attention to what was being relayed to her (the potential for catastrophic consequences to our small rural municipality) were indicative of the fact that our submission did not interest her whatsoever. In fact, the impression we got was that the ink was already dry on the rubber stamp.” Hill told McGuinty that his council is determined to get a formal review of the applica-

tion with the “most rigid standards available through proven science and technology.” Hill added to the premier, “After listening to our delegation, your minister offered the following: “It is too bad this has to split your community apart. It is your job to get your community together, get them to think long term about rehabilitation, because this will not be going back to agriculture, but maybe you could get a nice golf course.” Hill said, “We were shocked and appalled by her comments.” Mayor Lou Maieron said Erin council has “opened the door” for the group to attend the next council meeting if it wishes. “I’d like to know more,” he said. I wanted to hear what they had to say.” The task force is operating a letter writing campaign and the deadline for protests to the Ministry is April 26. Cosack can be reached at 519-925-6628 or through the task force at www.ndact.com.

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federal election could result in further delays. In the event that such an agreement is not reached, the county would be responsible for the full cost of the project. Township officials will continue to reiterate to the province the need to have this agreement signed to secure future funding.” He added that any additional funding required as a result of the tender award or loss in COMRIF funding would be provided in equally amounts from the roads capital reserve and the federal gas tax reserve fund. Council agreed to the recommendation that the ownership be transferred to Centre Wellington and to Dyer’s recommendation that extra money required come from those two reserves. When asked if the move with this bridge is part of a plan to begin roads rationalization, which means the county would swap some roads and bridges with its lower tier municipalities, Ross-Zuj said it was not. However, she added that is still something she expects the roads committee to deal with. The county has been talking about exchanging roads and bridges with lower tier municipalities for nearly ten years, with little progress on it.

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by David Meyer ERIN - Council here cost taxpayers $93,258 in 2010. Director of Finance Sharon Marshall presented the figures on April 5. Former Mayor Rod Finnie, as expected, had the highest total. He was paid a salary of $22,216, and had expenses of $5,199 for a total payment of $27,416. The remaining councillors each had a salary, expenses, and total cost of: - Josie Wintersinger, $13,764, $4,194, and a total of $17,958; - John Brennan was paid $13,754, $3,478, for a total of $17,233; - Barb Tocher got $13,694,

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The OPP continued to charge people for drinking and driving over the past week. GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP. – County OPP officers received a call about a collision on Highway 6 about 1km north of Guelph on April 8 at 5:15am. OPP Constable Mark Cloes reported that officers arrived and located a 2006 Nissan SUV that had rolled over in the ditch. The officers discovered that luckily the driver was uninjured, but after further investigation they laid charges. Mircea Ioan Veres, 41, of Kitchener, is charged with impaired driving and driving with more than 80mgs of alcohol per 100ml of blood in his system contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Veres is scheduled to appear in Guelph court to face the charges on May 13. GUELPH – On April 9 at 1am, County OPP officers were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot checks on Highway 6 at College Ave in Guelph. Cloes reported that at that time police spoke to the driver of a 1998 Pontiac that came upon the checkpoint. They investigated and administered a roadside screening device test and then they laid charges. Stephen Brian Caffrey, 23, of Mississauga, has been charged with driving over 80 mgs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Caffrey is now scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on May 17. C. WELLINGTON TWP. – On April 9, at 7:25am, County OPP officers were conducting RIDE spot checks on County Road 7 at Middlebrook Road in Elora. Cloes reported that at that time police spoke to the driver of a 2010 Chevy that came upon the checkpoint. They administered a roadside screening device test and then laid charges. Simon A. Fell, 41, of Wroxeter, is charged with driving over 80mgs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Fell is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court May 3. WELLINGTON NORTH TWP. – On April 10 at about 1am, county OPP officers investigated the driver of a 1999 Chevy found on County Road 109 near Highway 6 here. Cloes said they spoke to the driver, administered a roadside screening device test, and laid charges. Christopher Norman Williams, 30, of Mount Forest, is charged with driving over 80mgs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Williams is now scheduled to appear in Guelph court on May 27. MAPLETON TWP. – County OPP officers received a call by an alert motorist about a possible impaired driver leaving the Arthur area on April 10 at 7:10pm. Cloes said the 2003 Chevy Avalanche was spotted by police at about 7:55pm on County Road 11 in Mapleton Township. Officers stopped the vehicle and the driver left the auto and soon became quite agitated and confrontational. Cloes said the driver grabbed a beer bottle and swung it at the police officers; and a struggle ensued. The driver was eventually subdued and was later treated at Palmerston area hospital for minor injuries. Vincent D. Leblond, 30, of Mapleton Township, is charged with impaired driving, refusing to provide breath samples, resisting arrest, and assault with a weapon contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on May 17. Callers never have to give their names or testify in court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display or *69. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (1-800-222-TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppers-wellington.com. If the information that is provided is used in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 for the tip.

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LISTOWEL The Kitchener Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Customs and Excise Section seized a total of 67,000 contraband cigarettes from a residence here on March 28. Charged with possession and sale of unstamped tobacco under are: - Brian Fletcher, 53, of Wallace Avenue North, Listowel; and - Janice Cockwell, 56, of Wallace Avenue North. The RCMP Kitchener Detachment Customs and Excise investigation, dubbed Project OCARTON, began the investigation last summer. Police say that the two accused were operating an in-home tobacco store where they would sell unstamped tobacco that originated from the Six Nations Reserve, near Brantford, to select members of the community. Also seized as part of this investigation was $4,000 in cash and a 2007 GMC truck which police charge was being used to transport the unstamped tobacco. “We need to impress upon the general public that involving one’s self in this type of operation can be extremely costly, in terms of personal financial loss, possible imprisonment, and family disruption,” said Sergeant Merv Bowman, head of the Kitchener section. “Dependent upon circumstances, criminal charges can include offences under the Excise Act, Customs Act, and Criminal Code of Canada. Fines and related financial assessments can exceed $100,000 and can include the seizure of your vehicles.” Anyone wishing to report incidents of possession or sale of contraband tobacco can contact their nearest RCMP

Detachment by calling 1-800387-0020. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS. The accused are scheduled to make their first court appearance on June 8 in Listowel court. Men charged in threats HARRISTON – County OPP officers received a call for here on April 9, at about 3:50am about a pair of men trying to get into a home in Harriston. OPP Constable Mark Cloes said officers went to the home and spoke to the occupants. The residents told police that on April 8 at about 11:30pm the 17 year old victim and two friends; a 19 year old girl and 21 year old man, were outside walking a pair of dogs. They met a pair of men who were also walking, and spoke to them briefly, but a dispute erupted between the men and the dog walkers. Cloes said officers heard the trio headed home and eventually went to sleep. At about 3:15am the three were wakened with bangs at their home, and someone trying to get into it. The victims opened the window and found the same pair of men from earlier, were outside trying to get through the window into the home. Cloes reported the victims told police one man had a baseball bat and the other was other swinging an axe. The pair yelled threats to the home occupants, and fled on foot when police were called. Cloes said officers soon located the younger assailant, and an older suspect turned himself into police later in the day.

Robert Trent Gasho, 19, of Harriston, faces charges of uttering threats, five counts of assault with a weapon, and two counts of mischief contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Steven Trent Gasho, 44, of Harriston, is charged with uttering threats, assault with a weapon, break and enter a residence and mischief contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Both of the accused were scheduled to appear in Guelph court on April 11 for a bail hearing. Farm tractor stolen CONN - Grey County OPP is investigating a break, enter and theft in rural Southgate Township discovered on the weekend, although it is believed to have occurred at the beginning of the month. Police are particularly appealing to people north of Conn to determine if someone has information. OPP Constable Steve Starr said amongst the items stolen was a farm tractor. Sometime between March 31 and April 2, a large utility and storage shed located northeast of Mount Forest on Southgate Side Road 3. Entry was gained by forcing open a door and once inside the culprits opened a garage door and took the tractor. The tractor is described as a 1999 John Deere (JD) model 6110L (JD green and yellow). It was equipped with a front end loader also. The unit is valued at more than $30,000. Also stolen from the shed was a yellow John Deere power generator. “Because the crime was discovered after the fact, investigators are appealing to the public, especially those in the area north of Conn, to report any suspicious activity that might

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PUSLINCH TWP. - Sometime between the hours of 11:15am and noon on Feb. 13, a theft occurred from a parked motor vehicle located on Concession 2 at the Puslinch Tract here. Entry was gained by smashing the left rear door window. Stolen was an IPod. The approximate value of the item is $300. Callers never have to give their names or testify in court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display or *69. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (1-800-222-TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppers-wellington.com. If the information is used in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Wellington Halton Hills candidates offer some support to municipalities across Canada by David Meyer WELLINGTON HALTON HILLS - The Canadian Federation of Municipalities is taking an active role in the federal election and candidates in this riding are proving to be sympathetic to many of the issues the federation has raised. Centre Wellington Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj has been participating on the FCM for several years now, and she said in an interview on the weekend that the federation has a number of issues she hopes candidates will address. The first is infrastructure and how municipalities across the country can cope with their needs. The FCM did a studying showing that there is $123-billion in infrastructure deficiencies across the country. There has been a lot of funding from the provincial and federal governments over the last two years, but much of it is scheduled to stop. Ross-Zuj said the federation not only wants some of that funding continued, but also a

seat at the table to determine what is funded and how. Ross-Zuj said the second thing the federation would like to see is sustainable and predictable funding from the federal government. She said the gas tax is currently coming, but it is scheduled to stop in 2014 and municipalities need to know in advance what funding is coming. She said the federation would also like to see a federal cabinet post dedicated strictly to rural issues. The federation has received $500-million in environmental funding from the federal government and is providing grants to municipalities for green projects. She is hoping that will continue. She added that other issues of “huge” concern is affordable housing and transportation. The Advertiser attempted to contact all the candidates in the Wellington Halton Hills Riding about those proposals. Jeffrey Streutker, of the Christian Heritage Party, said

that infrastructure funding is covered in his party’s platform. He said it is based on what happened after World War II when many service people returned home and jobs were needed. The federal government told the Bank of Canada to provide infrastructure loans to municipalities at no interest charges. He said that not only got people employed, but also rebuilt Canada’s infrastructure. Streutker said his party has no position on continuing the gas tax funding, but it would likely consider it. As for a rural minister, he said that would be interesting and also be considered. As for an environmental fund, he said, “We might evaluate it and make sure it goes to proper things. Conservative Michael Chong cited his party’s work through the Build Canada program. “We will work with the FCM and municipalities across Canada,” he said. As for the gas tax, he said it is party policy that it would

not only continue but be passed into law, so it would be predictable. As for a rural cabinet minister, he said that would be a decision of the Prime Minister, but he noted his party’s track record reflects its commitment to that part of the country. “We’ve always believed in a strong voice for rural Canada.” As for continued environmental funding, Chong said, “We’re going to work with the FCM. Environmental funding can be part of that discussion. As for transportation and affordable housing. Chong said both are important issues. He cited the return of GO Transit to Acton, Guelph, and Kitchener, and said there would be increased investment in transit for rail corridors so goods can be shipped to market. The other candidates did not respond to messages. The NDP candidate is student Anastasia Zavarella. The Advertiser has been unable to contact her.

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Editorial

The WellingTon AdverTiser Box 252, 905 Gartshore Street Fergus, ON N1M 2W8 The Wellington Advertiser was founded and registered in March, 1968 as a long-needed service to the retail and service establishments and the shopping public of suburban and rural Wellington County.

William H. Adsett, Publisher david L. Adsett, Editor Reporters: david Meyer | Mike Robinson Chris daponte Circulation: Catharine Goss Classifieds/Customer Service: Jane Mcdonald | Marie Male Carol Cellucci Accounting: Joan Hess Sales Representatives: Faye Craig | Sherry Clarke Glenn George Production Manager: Helen Michel Graphic Designers: Helen Michel | Natalie McKay danielle McIsaac | Alicia Roza Website Operator: Mike Robinson GENERAL POLICY Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of typographical error, that portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for the signatures, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisements will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell, and may be withdrawn at any time. Persons wishing information regarding circulation, rates and additional service, etc. should feel free to contact The Wellington Advertiser, where staff will be pleased to help. The publisher accepts responsibility for claims and honors agreements made by himself or by regular staff on his behalf. No responsibility is accepted for actions by person(s) not in the employ of the paper, or otherwise over whom the Publisher has no control . All advertising accepted is done so in good faith. For convenient service, we supply two business phones, a fax line and internet services. Contact our nearest regional desk. LETTERS POLICY Letters to the Editor are invited on subjects of interest to our readers. The Editor maintains final approval on whether any letter is published or not. Preference is given to letters 200 words or less. Pen names are not allowed and all letters to be considered for publication must be signed and include contact information. For our complete policy on letters contact our office or visit our webpage: www.wellingtonadvertiser.com dEAdLINE deadline for submission of ads, letters or news is Monday at 3 p.m.

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No winners, no losers dave Adsett EdITOR The first and only English leadership debate yielded no winners or losers. Sure there were many jabs and pokes about telling the “truth” on certain issues, but we saw little to suggest any shift in voting. Certainly no knock-out punch was landed. If anything, voters are more entrenched than ever before on whom they choose to support. One concept that was touched on was the notion of a healthy democracy. The word democracy is thrown about regularly, but what it means to those involved or is perceived ultimately by voters, ranges from an academic theory to an almost philo-

sophical if not intangible ideal. In a rudimentary sense, democracy is about votes. Basically, whoever has the most votes on an issue wins. Such was the case with the contempt motion tabled by the opposition in the House, triggering this election. The majority no longer had confidence in Stephen Harper’s government. It had the votes and it pulled the plug. Just as elements of the opposition propped up Harper’s minority government, those same elements conspired in a sense to bring the government down. More than once, the opposition’s explanation for Mr. Harper being found in contempt was dismissed by

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him as bickering. It’s pretty easy to paint others as complainers whilst manning the controls, hence the argument or claim that he does not listen. When people do not get along there is generally a reason and that perhaps explains the level of dysfunction with which Canadians view their government. It can only be hoped that this level of exasperation does not see Canadians walk away from trying to make a good choice this election. Numerous voters we spoke with after the debate did not sense a hint of optimism that

the present stalemate will be any different after the next election results roll in. Locally, in the two ridings in Wellington County, little in the way of change here is suspected. Both Conservative candidates, Michael Chong and Gary Schellenberger, have been responsive and attentive to residents’ needs. Both men have years of experience and constituency staff that are very effective. Any substantive change of government in Ottawa, we believe, rests elsewhere.

Letters to the Editor

‘Me’ generation

Dear Editor: Re: Traffic lights at Highway 7 and Jones Baseline. Although I agree traffic lights at this intersection should bring some safety to this area, I do not believe that flashing lights are better than nothing. Why - because in this Me world, where people don’t stop at stop signs, don’t wait until the way is clear before proceeding, etc., there will be way too much confusion. Now these Me people will have another excuse under their hat (if there is anything at all there) to blame another driver for their mistakes. And that will be that the other driver didn’t use caution as they had a flashing yellow light. Don’t laugh ... it has already happened to me at Watson Road and Highway 7. John McCuaig, Guelph

Job placement

Dear Editor: Your front page story last week about the growth of the $100,000-plus club should get everyone’s attention in this year of both a federal and provincial election. It may be one of the most critical financial problems this country will face and in true dollar terms, more critical than the rising cost of health care. We have a public service that is too big and too expensive. In general, public servants in this country make about 20% more on average than workers in the private sector - a situation that by any standards of economic study is unsustainable. Politicians appear not to be able to say “no” in contract negotiations with unions or non-union employees, and arbitrators for decades have erred on the side of whatever increase is being demanded - or at least,very close. With the politicians, the reasons are obvious: votes and re-election, avoiding confrontation at all costs. This is not a tomorrow problem, it is a now problem and if not addressed, our governments at all levels will simply turn into job placement services. Barry Bruyea, Drayton

Fight big quarry

Dear Editor: I bring to your attention: a large company with billions of dollars in its hedge fund from the U.S. called the Highland Companies has issued a 3,000 page application to approve a limestone quarry in Melancthon Township. It is the headwaters for the Grand River, Nottawasaga River, Luther Marsh, Pine River and more. That ultimately affects water sources from

Lake Ontario to Geogian Bay, as well as drinking water and supply to all the inhabitants. The quarry would affect much of Ontario and its residents as the open pit will be larger than Niagara Falls, approximately 220 feet below the water table and about 5km wide. It will change the makeup and chemistry of Ontario permanently. The company has purchased over 7,000 acres of prime agricultural land and burned down many homes. That area produces much of the food for Ontario, such as enough potatoes to feed each family in Toronto 25 pounds per year. The company states it will run 15 pumps and kilometers of pipe to re-route that only pure form of natural spring water in our province and has led us to believe that it will be around forever to manage those pumps. This is Ontario’s area of three unrenewable resources” Reddickville Loam and its specialty soil classification, natural spring water, and limestone. Some of our questions are what level of government is involved to allow this to happen? Is this the real reason for the expansion of the Highways 10 and 410, because our provincial government knew the capacity of this mega-quarry? Have we not learned from our mistakes in the past about protecting the environment for the future? This is my plea to bring to attention the serious impact that this megaquarry will have on Ontario. I’m not sure people realize its impact, not just on local people. This mega-quarry will be the largest in our country and in a critical part of our province. The Highland Companies has spent the last four years putting together resources and experts and left our small community to fight the battle for all Ontario. Our community has been given a few weeks to respond as letters of opposition need to be in by April 26. Spread the word and take action. Visit www.ndact.com, www. corecares.ca, www.citizensalliance. ca, and www.canadians.org for more information. Rick and Natalie Taylor, RR6 Shelburne

Continue to feed

Dear Editor: A comment for Tony Futia, who complained about birds on April 1. What a miserable world it would be without our wildlife. It is their world as much as ours, and I shall continue, in the winter, to feed the squirrels, the blue jays, and the Canada geese. As for calling them filthy things, look around at some of the garbage left behind by humans. Doreen Mitchell, Elora

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Dear Editor: I feel compelled to write concerning a statement made by our MPP John Wilkinson in the March 25 Wellington Advertiser. At a Mapleton council meeting held last year, Mr. Wilkinson was quoted as saying “that an application submitted to the ministry needed the signature of the council in order for it to be deemed complete.” He said that “if the application is not complete, the project will not proceed.” He gave us (those of us from the community who were at that meeting), the impression the township had the right not to sign if it felt the company failed to address concerns raised by the municipality. He gave us the impression the municipality had some input in the approval process. Apparently that doesn’t seem to be the case, since the Renewable Energy Application submitted by NextEra has been deemed complete by the Ministry of Environment and will soon be available for public comment, without the township’s approval. Now Mr. Wilkinson is denying words spoken at that May 11 meeting by saying a municipality merely “has to be consulted.” The community deserves an explanation why Mr. Wilkinson has altered his original statement to reduce the role of the municipality in wind turbine projects. Also at a recent Mapleton teletown hall meeting, Mr. Wilkinson indicated his Ministry of Environment has not received any complaints from people living amongst wind turbines. He also said the very same thing on a radio talk show a few weeks ago. However, based on networking with others, the ministry has, in fact, heard many complaints, so again I wonder why Mr. Wilkinson needs to alter the facts. It leaves one to wonder at the integrity of the whole wind industry if Mr. Wilkinson feels the need to alter statements and deny what’s occurring in projects that are complete. I also feel frustrated questions I have emailed to Mr. Wilkinson and other ministers in the government remain unanswered. Questions such as where is the science behind the 550metre setback from a non- participating receptor? Could it be that there is no answer to that question, other than Ontario is too densely populated for a greater setback? Do we, as Mr. Wilkinson’s constituents, have a voice representing us at Queen’s Park or are we merely being tossed into the wind? D. Krul, Arthur

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Dear Editor: One week ago, in your sister publication the Community News, an editorialist condemned the leaders of the major political parties, referring to one as a dufus (I can’t for the life of me remember the other term of disapproval). Last week, in this publication, a letter-writer bemoans the “pissing away” of money on unneeded elections, and another writer refers to our representatives as, simply, clowns. Supposedly, it’s sticks and stones (or lethal weapons if you live in many other countries) that all of us should worry about, but I would ask that the staffs of our local media contribute to a distinct raising of the level of political rhetoric for the remainder of this campaign, not to mention all those in the future. Using labels and calling opponents names shows a great degree of mental laxity. It is far easier to dismiss someone with an epithet that ridicules than it is to address genuine cultural or political differences and suggest possible solutions to problems. Please know that I personally could not disagree more, or more deeply, with the politics of Prime Minister Harper and his Conservative party than I do, but I do not have the right to call him a dufus and to dismiss his notions out of hand. Rather, in view of the likelihood that his party will go back in as a minority government (or worse—a majority), it is my duty to point out the problems with his policies, to hope that the electorate will see my point of view, and, obviously, cast my ballot in opposition to the conservatives. It is not my duty to come up with a new name of the week for the sake of the editorial page or to vent my spleen. I don’t want to be insulted for my political beliefs by being called names, and I promise I will not resort to that kind of slur. I am further asking the editorial staff at the Advertiser and the Community News to exercise greater diligence and help raise the level of debate so that casting ballots is not equated with casting aspersions. Richard F. Giles, RR1 Alma

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Dear Editor: In our federal riding of WellingtonHalton Hills it seems a virtual certainty that Progressive Conservative Michael Chong will be re-elected. For many of us who prefer to send a different voice to Ottawa it may feel as though ours are “wasted” votes. Why vote at all if our choice would be for a Liberal, Green or New Democratic candidate? Although in an ideal democracy no vote is ever wasted, Continued on next page

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The athletic tail is wagging the university dog for donations Almost all graduates of post-secondary institutions remain enthusiastic supporters of their alma mater long after graduation. Some 50 years later, former students can be seen at football games in winter-like weather, disregarding hazards to their health to cheer their university team, usually football or hockey. That kind of enthusiasm is expected by university officials who are keen to retain the loyalty of their graduates, hoping that it will be translated into generous fundraising contributions to the university. All that goes a long way to explain the tremendous efforts by universities to field winning teams. Disgruntled graduates are not a source of lavish fundraising activities. What is surprising, however, is the absurd lengths that these universities go to in order to have winning teams. Clearly, the almost entire purpose of post-secondary institutions is to turn out educated citizens. Most go to extraordinary lengths to recruit the best and brightest as university students. That would include extra-curricular work that will benefit the community and shed a glowing light on the university. Therefore, the admissions centres winnow the list of applicants as carefully as possible to ensure that their graduates receive a wide acclaim, and that some of that rubs off on the postgraduate institution. Nevertheless, those criteria seem to be almost forgotten in new trends that are underway. Athletic centres and their coaches increasingly have opened their own admissions centres. They go out of their way to recruit youngsters with special athletic prowess, those youths whose academic credentials are often secondrate at best. Athletic coaches operating their own admissions offices focus almost solely on an applicant’s athletic ability. In return, they offer very significant financial assistance. All but forgotten is the real objective of a university degree. Obviously, universities need funds, particularly the private ones. However, one would be justified in assuming, for instance, that McGill University, the University of Toronto and in the United States places such as Harvard and Yale, would be able to attract students who were exceptionally qualified academically. Scholarships and bursary grants should go to them, rather than to someone who may be a great football player. That is a situation where “the tail is wagging the dog,” with upside down “thinking” distorting a university degree.

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Dear Editor: I know I live in a quite conservative area, whereas I lean to the left. However, there are times when it’s important for us to put aside emotions and prejudices, and look at things as reasonably. Our views in the coming elections can come back to haunt us. I want to provoke thought and discussion. In the past 30 years, wealth has trickled up, not down; things have gotten worse for the poor and middle class. In the U.S., Republican policies have dominated, but Democrats like Clinton and Obama have embraced too many of those views. The stock market goes up, and people’s earnings go down. Yet we in Canada can’t avoid the influence on our air, water, culture and environment from the behemoth to the south. In Canada the same trend has been true of Conservatives, with Liberals following too closely behind. So called free trade policies abolished regulations on banks and huge corporations, who have rewarded us by shipping jobs to third-world countries under slave-like conditions. The weapons industry has done especially well, urging us to wars everywhere - under the fear-spreading word “terror.” The wars have been against poor countries we want to dominate (we armed the Taliban in the 1980s to fight against Russia, which was trying

to control them then). Financial power over our media and the information we get, keeps giving us slanted views. Our political leaders keep following the money that elects them - often into dangerous decisions. We try to ignore global warming and long-term decisions (Japan and nuclear power, Exxon-Valdez in Alaska, BP in the Gulf of Mexico) to placate our immediate desires. Yet those in power invoke the same policies that have caused so many crises - take things away from the bottom to feed those at the top. Fiscal responsibility - cut health care, education, and welfare, but give huge tax breaks that mostly help the rich - many of whom keep secret accounts and shelters in the Bahamas. I see a need for ordinary people to take back democracy. A movement has started in countries like Egypt. It caught on in states like Wisconsin. There are inklings of it here. I’m not a member of any political party, but I lean toward the NDP now - and perhaps to the Green (we have to make practical decisions, too). Conservatives and Liberals have been influenced too much by the real powers of society - big money. While I like a religious moral background for decisions, I find the CHP too radically right wing on religious-political views. So let’s pray to God for enlightenment, put on thinking caps, talk to one another and take our government back for ordinary people. Don’t give up. Get out and vote.” Larry Carney, Clifford

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Dear Editor: After reading Allan Boynton’s letter to the editor I point out a few inaccuracies. He is confused on a couple of facts about Canada’s parliamentary democracy. He says Michael Ignatieff’s only chance of governing is through a coalition (his opinion), which he says is “something Canadians don’t want because it is undemocratic.” It is not undemocratic. Coalition governments happen frequently in countries with parliamentary systems like Canada’s and it is a perfectly legitimate option available to our elected MPs.

Barrie Hopkins BItS & PIECES Genetically modified foods of any kind, whether they be plant or animal, scare the life right out of me. Having grown up on a sustainable mixed farming and market gardening operation, on the front 50 acres of a string 100 during the post years of the Great Depression, leaves me wanting to steal the words of Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Though the long hours of work were hard, it was a healthy life. It was a life that I now look back on as one of the best. It was a time when diversity of both animals and crop rotation left little room for boredom. It was a time when mono cropping, large fields and huge machinery had not yet cursed the farmer with the loneliness of machine operation. Is big better? Studies have repeatedly echoed my thoughts that mixed farming methods promoting healthy soils and biodiversity can dramatically increase produc-

Stephen Harper’s party received 37.7% of the votes cast in the 2008 election. Therefore, 62.3% of Canadians who voted did not vote for Conservatives. How can it be undemocratic for elected MPs, representing 62.3% of voters, to form a coalition and work together to govern Canada? It is pretty rich, considering that Harper’s Conservatives attempted to form a coalition with the Bloc Quebecois and the NDP in 2004 to bring down Paul Martin’s minority Liberal government. Hypocrites. Regardless, Michael Ignatieff has flatly ruled out the possibility of a coalition government should the Liberal party not win the most votes on May 2. Secondly, Mr. Boynton is confused about the Conservative Party. He mentions he will be supporting the Progressive Conservative Party. The bad news for Allan is the Progressive Conservative Party no longer exists in federal politics. The Conservative Party of Canada was formed in 2003 as a merger of the Progressive Conservative Party and the Canadian Alliance (the successor of the Reform Party). That party has a different agenda and set of values than the old Progressive Conservatives. Canada’s system is not perfect. A great deal of power is concentrated in the Prime Minister’s office, which no one votes for other than the people in his riding. It is my opinion Canadians benefit from all the political parties. Canada is a huge and diverse country, and it is important that every part has representatives to find the balance that works for Canada. We need to demand politicians work together, instead of working to divide Canadians. We need a Prime Minister and MPs who welcome questions (instead of shunning them as Harper and many in his party have been doing). We don’t need government to spend millions to tell us how they are spending our money. I sincerely hope no voters base their decision on the kind of partisan misinformation contained in Boynton’s letter. Do a little research and vote for whichever party best represents your interests. Shanna O’Dwyer, Guelph

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tion and yield. Recently, in March of this year, the United Nations issued a press release with the headline EcoFarming Can Double Food Production in Ten Years. It states, in part: “Small-scale farmers can double food production within ten years in critical regions by using ecological methods. Based in an extensive review of the recent scientific literature, the study calls for a fundamental shift towards agro-ecology as a way to boost food production and improve the situation of the poorest. “Agro-ecology applies ecological science to the design of agriculture systems that can help put an end to food crises and address climatechange and poverty challenges. It enhances soils and productivity and protects the crops against pests by relying on the natural environment such as beneficial trees, plants, animals and insects. “We won’t solve hunger and stop climate change with industrial farm-

ing on large plantations. The solution lies in supporting small-scale farmers’ knowledge and experimentation, and in raising incomes of smallholders so as to contribute rural development. “Best of all, these agro-ecological approaches do not pose any danger to the environment or to human health whatsoever - quite the contrary.” So there you have it, folks, and I have just enough space left to add a little jealousy to all of you urban gardeners. Here on the farm front, being a mixed operation, I have more than ample manure to build up even the most depleted garden soils. I have the choice of horse, sheep, cow, pigs, chicken and-or a mixture of any and all to add the necessary nutrients to our garden area. Eat your heart out, folks. I think I’m in for a blooming good gardening season. Take care, ’cause’ we care. barrie@barriehopkins.ca 519-986-4105

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Oh Spring, your manic mood swings are giving me migraines. Could you please settle on a happy, warm, lightly breezy mood? Not for me, you understand. I am okay with my handy bottle of liquid gel capsules and a nap. I ask for your cooperation for my beloved Carpenter. Season changes make him irritable. You might think a man who works outside all day in all temperatures would be thrilled spring is here. He is thrilled, for the sake of his occupation. No doubt he is happy not to feel frostbite while standing 14 storeys high on a scaffold, where windchill is actually a four letter word. He will be tanned by the May 24 long weekend too. Even rainy days won’t bother him, because real men work in the rain (so there). These are all good things. But when the Carpenter pulls into the driveway every night the first thing he sees is his garage. Spring means he’s going to have to open the door to the hoarding nightmare inside. It’s not pretty. It’s not the space he dreamt of, with tools organized in specific locations and winter’s necessities stacked high, out of the way. Nope. The garage has become the dumping ground. Not on purpose, you understand, but out of necessity. Like most people we have more stuff than square footage. Somehow this is my fault. Spring, you are the season of gardens and grass. For the Carpenter, that means work. It’s the work that never ends. It’s home, sweet, project-laden home, and there is always something to do. Huff. Always wanting to be supportive and sensitive to the Carpenter’s needs, I have devised a careful list of things not to say for the next few weeks, at least, that is, until he has rescued the lawn furniture. Perhaps they will apply to your home-life too. Comments to avoid: - Never walk into the garage and say something careless like, “Wow, we have a lot of crap, don’t we?” - Can you get the bikes down? They are at the back of the garage, I think, behind the inflatable Santa and Halloween decorations, you know, and while you’re there, can you get my tires down? - When you take the ice rink boards down, can you put up the laundry line? I have some sheets in the washer machine. They’ll be ready in ten minutes. Will you? - So, if the paint is peeling off the house, can we just slap some on the spots? - The rotting pumpkin from October is still on the front steps, but don’t worry, the kids just fell through the stairs, so I think we ought to just rip the deck off. It won’t take long to replace, right? - Wow, we should probably have picked up the dog poop every week. It really adds up under that snow. - How soon can you put up the pool? - How soon until we can cut the grass? And by “we” I mean “you.” - Let’s landscape the front yard. The neighbours did. - I told my friend she could put some furniture in the garage, until she gets settled. Thanks, Spring. I knew you’d understand.

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Garafraxa widow was unsuccessful in bringing suit against the county Stephen Thorning VALUING OUR HISTORY

John Beames, a young farmer from West Garafraxa, operated a supplementary business in the late 1890s. He purchased a threshing machine, and during the late fall and winter he toured the countryside with it, processing grain cut by farmers and stored in their barns since harvest. There were hundreds like him around the province. The extra income would help pay for their threshing machines, which was by far the most expensive piece of machinery owned by farmers in those days. Normally they hired one or more employees to assist with the work. During the second week of February, 1899, John Beames and his brother were threshing grain at the farm of George Maitland, about three miles south of Elora. On the afternoon of Feb. 9 they finished the job in mid-afternoon. The brothers loaded the threshing machine onto a sleigh, and prepared their equipment for the

move to the next customer on their list, Torrance Hood, in Guelph Township. They left for the Hood farm after supper. The Elora-Guelph road was filled with drifts that made passage difficult. The road was not plowed at that time, of course, and traffic merely packed the snow down over time, and detoured slightly, if possible, to avoid the deepest drifts. The trip was a precarious one for the brothers with their awkward and top-heavy load. For most of the way, one of the brothers, and sometimes both, walked alongside the wagon, attempting to hold the machine in place. At that time a watering trough intruded onto the roadway about a half mile north of Ponsonby. It was at particularly bad spot in winter conditions, as snow tended to drift badly there, reducing the road to a narrow alley. As the Beames brothers’ wagon passed through the narrow passage, it tilted to one side. John

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struggled to keep the load in place. It was an exceedingly dark night, with a new moon, and visibility was very poor. A runner on the sleigh struck something solid in the snow, halting it suddenly. The threshing machine kept moving and fell on John, crushing him to the ground. His brother, who was also walking alongside the sleigh, had a leg pinned to the ground, but he was able to extract himself with considerable tugging after about 15 minutes. The brother staggered ahead to Hurst’s Tavern at Ponsonby, and returned with help in a few minutes. Several men struggled to get the threshing machine off John, but it was obvious that he was dead due to severe head injuries. It was likely that he never realized that something had struck him. The consequences were tragic for his family. He left a widow, Mary, and a son who had been born only five weeks earlier. A couple of men volunteered to take the body to Elora by wagon. They placed it in the firehall at the rear of the old town hall. The coroner looked at the body soon after, but deemed an inquest unnecessary. Aaron Auger, a part time undertaker, prepared the body for burial. Beames was taken back to West Garafraxa the next day, and buried on February 11. His widow, Mary, was convinced that the accident was

a consequence of poor road maintenance by Wellington County. Shortly before his death, her husband had sued another threshing crew in a complicated matter over damages. The case was settled out of court quickly, and largely to her late husband’s advantage. That example probably led her to believe that pursuing a lawsuit for damages was a simple and straightforward matter. Mary Beames may have also received some inadequate legal advice, or perhaps some urging from her father, Benjamin Smeltzer. In any case, she brought an action against the county very quickly. The county received notice of the impending action on Feb. 23, 1899. Mrs. Beames demanded $5,000 in settlement, or she would initiate the suit two days later, on Feb. 25. That time span made an investigation and response by the county impossible. The matter would need to be referred to the appropriate committee of council, which would investigate the facts, consult the county’s solicitor, and report back to the whole council with a recommendation for action. In those days county council met only three times per year, and the next session was scheduled for the end of May. As she threatened, Mrs. Beames initiated her action against the county, and the case came up before the 1899 spring assizes in Guelph in

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was considerably less strident than in her earlier demand for $5,000. She sent a written request, in her own hand, for financial help. County council considered her appeal at its December 1899 session. She made no mention of a dollar amount. Now she wanted only “a grant” to help provide for her and her infant son. The county’s standing committee on finance considered the request, and recommended to the full council that no action be taken on the request. For the second and final time, her request for help was turned down. Mary and her infant son returned to her father’s farm at Lot 15, Concession 5, of West Garafraxa. The household was a large one. As well as her parents, she joined three brothers and three sisters. Her oldest sibling living there was 20, and the youngest, Forella, was 16 months younger than her own son. It was a case where the nephew was older than the aunt, but that situation was not unknown in the era of large families. Neither Mary’s name nor her son, John, appear on the West Garafraxa census for 1911. She may have moved away, or remarried. Perhaps both. She was lucky in having the support of her family. There were few alternatives at the end of the 19th century for young widows with infant children.

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April 1899. It was a late addition to the court’s calendar, and Justice Ferguson decided there was insufficient time at that session to deal with it. He referred the case to the next non-jury session of the High Court. The matter came up at the May session of county council when the warden mentioned it in his opening address. Later in the session “Honest” John McGowan, of Peel Township, gave further details to the other councillors concerning the case, and indicated that, on legal advice from county solicitor Hugh Guthrie, the county would defend the suit. The warden told the session that he and members of the roads committee had already had a couple of special meetings concerning the case, and were confident that Wellington County would win the case. The case came to trial about a month later. Mary Beames was somewhat surprised that her arguments did not convince the judge that Wellington County was negligent in its construction and maintenance of the road. The judge ruled that the Beames brothers were careless in transporting a threshing machine on a dark night, and not having it tied down securely on the sleigh. She received nothing but a bill from her lawyer. Unsuccessful in the lawsuit, Mary Beames next approached county council directly. She

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PAGE FOURTEEN The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 15, 2011

30th annual Farm Show a success Over 2,300 attended two-day event at Drayton arena

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Palmerston CN Rail bridge painting approved MINTO - Councillors here have approved a $40,000 bid to paint the CN railway pedestrian bridge in Palmerston. On April 5, councillors approved a recommendation from the CN land committee. The bid from High View Painting Inc. would see work begin in early May this year, with work to be completed by June 3.

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OPP report: Crime down in both parts of Guelph-Eramosa Township

by David Meyer BRUCEDALE - OPP Inspector Scott Smith continued making his rounds of Wellington County municipal councils here on April 4, and brought the same good news he has to other places. Smith told Guelph-Eramosa council police calls in Eramosa last year were slightly higher than the three year average for that part of the municipality, while they decreased slightly in the Guelph section. He was pleased to report that violent crimes such as assaults were down slightly in the county, and were stable in those two places. Eramosa has a three year average of 13, and had 15 in 2010, while Guelph had five in each category. Sexual assaults in Eramosa were four last year, with a three year average of four. In Guelph there were two last year, and the three year average is three. There were 174 property crimes in Eramosa in 2010 compared to a three-year average of 188, and 101 in Guelph township, compared to the average of 97. One area of concern for Smith is domestic violence, and he noted there were 27 calls last year in Eramosa compared to a three-year average of 25. In Guelph, there were

11, compared to an average of seven. Smith attributed that partly to the economy. He cited a lengthy debate council had just held about spending $3,000 for an In Motion program, and said “I understand why households fight over finances.” But, he added “You guys are in really good shape as far as crime is concerned. There have been no robberies in Eramosa for three years, and only one in Guelph township in that same period. Impaired driving in the municipality is down. In Eramosa last year it went to 11 charges from an average of 14, and dropped to eight from the 10 per year in the three year average in Guelph. Smith said that might not be a good sign. “It’s good if [drinking and driving] is down. It’s bad if we’re missing them.” Smith said there were only seven fatal accidents in Wellington County last year, “by far the best year we’ve ever had.” He added there are “no significant pockets” of crime in Guelph-Eramosa. “There are more traffic complaints than crime complaints.” Smith also explained to council there are three things needed for a crime to occur: a

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by David Meyer BRUCEDALE - A $2,000 in-kind donation from GuelphEramosa Township might strengthen ties between the township and the Hillside Festival. Councillors here were hoping that is the case when they approved actions by Manager of Parks and Recreation Robin Milne on April 4. He reported that his department received a call from festival organizers on March 31 with a last minute request for support for a partnership. The festival had received information about a grant opportunity that would allow it to extend the festival an additional evening - but the application deadline loomed. Milne said in his report to council that a Thursday night performance would involve Hillside showcasing a big name act plus a performance from the First Nations Community with aboriginal performers from Australia. He said he agreed to provide in-kind services that included offering advertising space in the township’s summer newsletter, allowing linking opportunities through the township website, and providing meeting space at the Marden community centre and the new recreation centre there in non-prime time hours. “Offering these two facili-

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He said police have started to map offences such as those, and can target areas for extra patrols is they see problems developing. “We can’t react to what we don’t know,” Smith said. He said police might not solve crimes that are reported, but they might make arrests for others in the future, or prevent them. “The calls are important to

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Zoning amendment removes extractive use from former pit Company extracted aggregate. She said the lands are now fully rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Natural Resources - and the aggregate extraction licence surrendered to the MNR in August 2010. The plan now, she said, is to move the property back to its former agricultural zone - a zone that allowed a kennel on site. That use was allowed on the property prior to the extraction at the property, she said. Zmija said some study has been done to determine the exact limits of the natural environmental zone of the property. Currently the land is planted with an oats and barley and a hay mix to help build up the

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by Mike Robinson ABERFOYLE - It may be a sign of the times, but Puslinch councillors here are ready for a serious look at the sign bylaw. The move followed a report by Chief Building Official David Thompson that outlined a recent written complaint to the township. Thompson noted the complaint was “signed by numerous individuals who are upset with the temporary signs located throughout the township.” He said the issue has been to council before, but the township’s sign bylaw is now 20 years old. Thompson said during the past term of council, the process was started to review it. The 1991 bylaw is outdated. Councillor Susan Fielding said while she is willing to look at it, she asked Thompson if he was ready to become a bylaw officer regarding signs. He responded that he was. Other councillors also agreed with the need for a new bylaw. Some of the issues include mobile signs and signs along Highway 401. Thompson said he would want to work with county planning staff on it, “but ultimately it is up to you guys to decide.” Councillor Wayne Stokley said while “some of the signs are okay, some are unsightly.” He also believes it is important to get the ball rolling. Mayor Dennis Lever agreed with the review, and added “a number of bylaws are past their best before date.”

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Town’s council costs for 2010 were $93,358 by David Meyer ERIN - Council here cost taxpayers $93,258 in 2010. Director of Finance Sharon Marshall presented the figures on April 5. Former Mayor Rod Finnie, as expected, had the highest total. He was paid a salary of $22,216, and had expenses of $5,199 for a total payment of $27,416. The remaining councillors each had a salary, expenses, and total cost of: - Josie Wintersinger, $13,764, $4,194, and a total of $17,958; - John Brennan was paid $13,754, $3,478, for a total of $17,233;

- Barb Tocher got $13,694, $3,039, and a total of $16,734; and - Ken Chapman received $12,181, $72, and $12,253. Newly elected Mayor Lou Maieron was paid salary of $1,069. New councillor Deborah Callaghan was paid $594. The town’s committee of adjustment had two civilian members. Jeff Duncan received $905 and Wayne Parkinson was paid $641. There were three livestock evaluators. They were paid a total salary and expenses of: - Neil Baldwin, $997; - Fred Cox, $425; and - Edward McKelvey, $239.

‘Little Warriors’ fundraiser on April 16 ARTHUR - It is a chance to support people who need help. On April 16, the organization Little Warriors is hosting a fundraiser to support education in local communities concerning pedophiles. A Grand Ole Opry Tribute, with tributes to Patsy Cline, Reba, Mini Pearl, Brooks & Dunn, and others is set for 4pm to 6pm at the Arthur Senior Hall, 244 Isabella Street North, Arthur. Little Warriors is a national charitable organization, based in Canada, focusing on the education and prevention of child sexual abuse. Little Warriors teaches adults how to help prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. In addition

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is between himself and a pirate. Loveless said that would be determined by police officers on the scene. “That is your due diligence to determine whether I am a pirate, or whether I am a first responder.” Stokley replied it was a lot to expect of accident victims under stress to be able to make a determination if someone was a first responder or a pirate. Most telling were comments by councillor Susan Fielding who said, “I’ve had a really bad experience with what you are trying to keep in place.” Fielding said, “I have been one of the accident victims. I was there, injured, when all kinds of tow trucks showed up. It was like a bunch of leaches. My recollection is that no one tried to help me as a person. Everybody wanted to tow my car away. “I would have loved something like this bylaw being in place, because I went off in an ambulance, giving directions for my car to go off to one place, and somebody, somehow got my car. You can’t believe how hard it was to find out where my car was.” She added that while the accident happened near Puslinch, the car ended up somewhere north of Toronto. “I’m sorry, but to me, it makes more sense that the police have a cap on it and they know specifically who was called to get your car.” Lever added, “You may have the best of intentions, but as a group, you haven’t got the best reputation.” He cited an article on Ontario Federation of Independent Towers, Once Bitten, Twice Shy, which states “all one needs to be a tower is a set of keys for something that tows and the brass to go out and do it - that’s it - which makes for a fairly unruly society to govern.” Lever said “Right now, I think what’s before us in the bylaw is the best option that we have at this time - until a better option is presented to us.” Not willing to give up, Loveless asked that “other than your own experiences and thoughts, have you received any other background on this?” “You don’t actually get to ask us questions,” Lever responded. “It’s a delegation; you present you case, and we ask you questions.” Wellington OPP Inspector Scott Smith said the intent of the bylaw is not to restrict people from offering assistance. “It is public safety issue,” Smith explained. “It is exactly for the situation experienced by councillor Fielding.” He said there is a significant potential for similar situations. Smith cited county tow trucks being lined up along the Hanlon Expressway in Guelph and the south end of the county. “We don’t need this additional frustration. And this is here to protect the public.” He added the bylaw is also there to protect volunteer firefighters who are at the scene, and having to deal with the added congestion. Smith said to some extent the previous delegations had attempted to obscure the bylaw itself behind the manner in which tow trucks are dispatched. He said if there is a desire to review how services are dispatched in Wellington County, Continued on next page

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Municipalities take different approach dealing with towing bylaw Mooney said, “I got a feeling an enactment of this bylaw will have negative effects on people who want to get started in towing.” He said he had problems with the Wellington County Tow Group “from day one.” He offered bylaws from Markham and Mississauga to consider. He said the OPP has stated it is concerned with “pirates,” but said this bylaw does not cover such practices. He added 200 meters away from an accident scene in a town is restrictive. Mooney said the reason tow truck drivers want work at accidents is it is more lucrative than other types of calls. If a car battery dies, the fee might be $50, but when police call tow trucks for crashes, fees jump because other towing customers have to wait. Councillor Fred Morris asked Mooney which group he supports, and Mooney replied, “Neither group.” Bob Goodliffe spoke for the county tow group. He said anyone speaking against the bylaw is out for one thing, and that is to “victimize vulnerable people. They only want to go and solicit accidents, and that’s it.” He said Mooney did not meet his group’s requirements when he attempted to join it. Goodliffe, who has been in business for over 30 years and has family now doing that work, told council it should just pass the bylaw. He said if anyone has had an accident and had their car end up in Toronto, they would understand why the bylaw is being considered. As for being afraid to stop and aid an accident victim, he said he did not care what the fine is - if he could help people, he would. “We’re humans.” He said the bylaw is to prevent people from having a police scanner in their car. He said in Hamilton people in limousines offer accident victims free rides home if they use the tow truck the limo driver calls. He said Guelph will be getting an accident call centre, and that is why outsiders are moving into southern Wellington.

As for claims that “first responders” (tow truck drivers who cruise around looking for work) can provide first aid, Goodliffe said, “You don’t want me putting a splint on your arm … That’s not my job.” Councillor Walt Visser said he had looked at the Markham and Mississauga bylaws, and they have the same 200 metre restrictions. Goodliffe also said anyone is welcome to join the tow group. It has written qualifications for new members to meet. Smith said there is a concern in Wellington County things could happen to residents that had happened to Puslinch councillor Susan Fielding. Council had a letter from her supporting the bylaw. Smith said many of the objections are a “smokescreen” and police carry a list of towers. There are 14 in the tow group, but police also work with several independent towers. He said the bylaw does not prevent someone from stopping and giving aid to victims of an accident. Councillor Steve Vanleeuwen said the main issue is safety. He suggested merging two sections of the Highway Traffic Act, taking one section from it that had not been

it would be far better to have people parked farther back, with lights on, to let people know something is happening on the road ahead. Smith said when the bylaw is in place, people know, and they respect the bylaw. He noted, “The tow industry in the province of Ontario is unregulated.” Fielding maintained she did not want to question the integrity of all tow truck operators, “but to my mind, this is the best protection of the victim.” Lever said while he agreed there are many tow operators out there who have excellent reputations, “There are some that don’t. This bylaw is the best solution at this particular time.” Council subsequently voted in favour of the bylaw. Town of Minto Efforts to get Minto councillors proved equally unsuccessful, stated town CAO/ Clerk Bill White following an April 5 meeting. Council politely listened to Loveless, but did not alter its decision. Mapleton Township Mapleton council also rejected Loveless’ plea to defer or reject the bylaw. One councillor took offence to the way Loveless characterized members of the local tow group.

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For the latest information, visit us at chevrolet.ca, drop by your local Chevrolet Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. ♦$7,500/$3,200 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. &Crew Cab/2011 Chevrolet Traverse (tax exclusive) for retail customers only reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. ♦♦Offer applies to most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles, excluding PDJ Trucks and Camaro Convertible, delivered between February 1, 2011 and May 2, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. Dealer order or trade may be required. Retail customers will receive up to $1,000 (tax exclusive) (Chevrolet Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for $1,000; all other Cruze models and Chevrolet Aveo are eligible for $500), to be used towards the purchase of genuine GM Accessories and Options. Installation not included. *Offer applies to the purchase of 2011 Chevrolet (Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab 4WD R7I/Cruze LS+ R7B/Equinox FWD LS R7A/Traverse FWD LS R7A). ¥Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab 4WD R7I on approved credit. Bi-weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Bank prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132.13. Cost of borrowing is $1,098.92, total obligation is $11,098.92. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Taxes are not included for bi-weekly payment. Bi-weekly payments based on a purchase price of $26,995 with $2,200 down payment. ‡4.45%/3.9%/3.9% purchase financing offered by GMCL for 72 months on 2011 Chevrolet (Cruze LS+ R7B/ Equinox FWD LS R7A/Traverse FWD LS R7A). OAC by TD Bank. Rates from other lenders will vary. Example: $10,000 at 4.45%/3.9%/3.9% APR, monthly payment is $158.51/$156/$156 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,412.72/$1,232/$1,232, total obligation is $11,412.72/$11,232/$11,232. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Taxes are not included for bi-weekly payment. Bi-weekly payments based on a purchase price of $18,589/$25,995/$31,589 with $2,100/$2,350/$2,750 down payment. ▼▼Based on a 48 month lease for new or demonstrator 2011 Chevrolet (Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab 4WD R7I/Cruze LS+ R7B/Equinox FWD LS R7A/Traverse FWD LS R7A). Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.20 per excess kilometre. OAC by GM Financial. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $2,200/$2,100/$2,350/$2,750 and/or $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $20,092/$14,045/$19,581/$25,247. Option to purchase at lease end is $12,535/$7,725/$10,185/$13,060 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options are available. ♦/♦♦/*/¥/‡/▼▼Freight & PDI ($1,450/$1,450/$1,450/$1,450), registration, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees are included. Insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes are not included. Offers apply as indicated to 2011 new or demonstrator models of the vehicle equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais). Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for conditions and details. ***Factory order or dealer trade may be required. ∆2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab 4WD equipped with 4.8L Vortec V8 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze equipped with standard 1.8L ECOTEC I-4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox FWD. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse FWD. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. †Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. ††2011 Cruze LTZ with GBE, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $26,754. 2011 Chevrolet Equniox LTZ, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $35,244. Dealers are free to set individual prices. 1With purchase or lease of most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles delivered from dealer stock between March 5, 2011 and May 2, 2011, and with payment of an additional $0.01, customers receive a Preferred Price™ fuel savings card at participating dealers, redeemable for $0.20 per litre on 5,000 L of fuel. Chevrolet Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for 5,000L; all other Cruze models and Chevrolet Aveo will receive 2,500 L of fuel. The $0.20/L savings includes applicable taxes. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Cards valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash. Offer excludes 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible and PDJ Trucks. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence. ▼Offer applies to new or demonstrator 2011 MY Silverado Light Duty Extended and Crew Cab C/K Models, 1SF, 1SB, 1SD (excludes hybrids) delivered between February 1 and May 2, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers only and consists of a pre-installed Chrome Accessories package (grille, 6" tubular assist steps, door handles and mirror caps) ("PDJ Truck") valued up to $1500 (tax exclusive). This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. +To qualify for the GMCL Cash For Leases Bonus under Lease Busters’ Cash For Leases program, you must: (i) be a Canadian vehicle leasing customer with at least four months remaining on your lease; and (ii) execute and complete a lease transfer by listing your vehicle pursuant to a lease-take-over listing on leasebusters.com. Lease listing and transfer fees apply. Cash For Leases Bonus, a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive), is available to eligible retail customers, for use towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2010/2011 MY Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac vehicle delivered between 01/13/2011–06/30/2011. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. Some conditions apply. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. GMCL is not responsible or liable for the Lease Busters lease-take-over program. See dealer or gm.ca or cashforleases.com for details. ♠Customers eligible for a GM Owner Loyalty Bonus will receive a $1,000/$750/$500 manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive). Example: $10,000 purchase price, after tax price is $11,300 ($10,000 plus $1,300 applicable taxes). After applying $1,000/$750/$500 credit, after tax price is $10,300/$10,550/$10,800 ($885/$664/$442 reduced purchase price plus $115/$86/$58 applicable taxes), with the $1,000/$750/$500 credit being the $885/$664/$442 reduction from the purchase price and the $115/$86/$58 reduction in taxes which would have otherwise been payable on the full purchase price. $500 Credit may be applied towards the purchase/finance/lease of an eligible new 2010/2011 Model Year Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt and Cruze (excluding 1SB). $750 Credit may be applied towards the purchase/finance/lease of an eligible new 2010/2011 Model Year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. $1,000 Credit may be applied towards the purchase/finance/lease of other eligible new 2010/2011 Model Year Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle, delivered between February 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011. Ineligible vehicles: Chevrolet Cruze 1SB, Corvette ZR1, all Pontiac, Saturn, Saab, and HUMMER vehicles, and medium duty trucks. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact GM to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives, including the First to Cruze program. See your GM dealer for details. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.

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Wise customers read the fine print: ❖, •, *, ††, § The Save the Freight Event offers apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers between April 1, 2011 and May 2, 2011. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating retailers for complete details and conditions. ❖Save the Freight discount offer applies to eligible 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, Crew and all Chrysler Town & Country models offered through Ontario retailers. 3,900 remaining province-wide as of April 1, 2011. Chrysler Canada will waive the $1,400 freight charge. While supplies last. See retailers for details. •$20,995 Purchase Price applies to 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Canada Value Package (29E) only and includes $7,000 Consumer Cash Discount. The Save the Freight offer does not apply to the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Canada Value Package (29E). See participating retailers for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,400), air tax, tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on most new 2010 and select 2011 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-retailer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your retailer for complete details. ††Customer Choice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services and Ally Credit Canada is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on most new 2010 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models (except Grand Caravan Cargo Van and Ram Chassis Cab) and select 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. (Different contract terms apply to Ally Credit Canada offers. See your retailer for complete details.) Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of returning their vehicle through a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges), financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates or paying the residual balance in full. Some conditions apply. Customer Choice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised Customer Choice Financing offers are TD offers. Example: ation of $29,915.18. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage and wear and tear charges, any retailer administratio 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (29G) with a Purchase Price of $25,495 financed at 4.99% APR over 60 months with payment amortized over 87 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $161 and one final payment of $8,978 for a cost of borrowing of $4,420 and a total obligation administration Va fees and other applicable fees and charges not included. Retailers may sell for less. See participating retailers for complete details. §2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown has a higher price than the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Canada Value Package and 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT advertised. See your retailer or go to www.dodge.ca for complete details. ■ Based on Ward’ss 2011 Small Van ® ® io Inc. Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. Customer Choice Financing is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC LLC. Segmentation. Excludes other Chrysler Group LLC designed and/or manufactured vehicles. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under license. SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio

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RR#3 GRAND VALLEY, ONTARIO of 2 TRACTORS, MAChINERy, GATES, For Gillian and the late Ken Danby CONCESSION 6-7 EMG # 321238 MISC., CEdAR POSTS, ETC PAGE TWENTY TWO The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, September 3, 2010 SaturDay, april 23th, 2011 at 12:00pm DIRECTIONS: Hwy #25, North of Grand Valley FOR ED & JEANETTE WHITE 519-665-7929 at armstrong Mills, 7992 Mill rd. at Jones to Concession 6-7. Turn left and follow to emg #. LOT 29, CON 10 NORMANBY TWP. Baseline, approx. 5 min North of Guelph Lake. ON MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011 AT 11AM DIRECTIONS: FROM MT. FOREST GO NORTH TO INCLUDE: NH 326 sq. baler/#70 thrower, (3) 9x20 throw ON HWY. 6 FOR 8 MILES TO GREY RD. 9, WEST Artwork: Approx. 16 ltd. edition signed prints eg. bale wagon/gear, 8x20 flat rack wagon/gear, Husky 20’ manure AYTON RD., TURN LEFT, GO APPROX 5 MILES Bobby Orr “Garden of Dreams” #1770/4444; “Spirit propeller, H5000 12’ manure pump, Husky pump 4’6”/ 5Hp motor, TO FARM ON RIGHT. FIRE #142347 of the Game” #21/30 Artist Proof (print sold out); grain augers, 18.4x 34 duals/hardware, N.H. #27 silage blower, (2) ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 AT 4PM Also, a qty. of framed open edition prints plus 2 seri350 bushel gravity wagon/gear, cement mixer, Dynavent haydryer TRACTORS, MACHINERY: N.H. 6635 tractor 2WD, cab, air, graphs (see www.parrauctions.com for complete list). (7HP), (3) skeleton elevator, 10’ mulcher/buster bar, poly guard PS, remotes, front wheel weights, 18-4-30 rear tires, air ride seat, Furniture Etc.: Chapman Bros. oak, slate top 4x8 calf hutches, post hole auger, milk meters, milking supplies, steel 4260 hrs, sharp cond.; TWO FARMS SALE BY ON-SITE Ford 4000 diesel tractor, rebuilt, engine 10 ft. Pool Table FOR 1” thick (Toronto); 4 section stacking sinks, heavy work bench, barn fans, etc...NOTE: Sale approx. yrs ago, PS, remotes, good shape; N.H. 276 sq. baler & thrower, bookcase; Brantford stone jug; blanket boxes, butter 4hrs. Very few small items. Food booth/washroom. good; 2 Martin 20’ wooden thrower racks on 6 ton Joe’s wagon churn; Bennington bowl; drafting table; photography THURSDAY,NO September 2010 at 6:00pm BUYERS 9, PREMIUM 144 Industrial acres and 50 acres shelves; office chairs; pr. of Consisting of - Ford Tractor – gears, good cond; N.H.compact 489 9’ Loader haybine, new cutting bar & good equip.; storage At Parr Auctions,REID 6866 Hwy 6, 6km N. of Fergus RAYFIELD AT 7793 WELLINGTON MAPLETON TWP. (4ft); Lrg. Horse drawngood wagon, Antique rollers, cond; N.H.and 256Primitive. hay rake,Farm goodrelated cond; items Harco 32’ skeloak roll top RD. desks109, Berlin Int. Hardwoods (Doors open at 4:30pm) AUCTIONEER Approx. 2 miles West of Arthur plus a consignment of Estate furniture.Agco bale spear, good; eton bale elevator, good cond, on carriage; Steel blueprint cabinet harvest table; female manneTo include: Approx.519-923-3727 100pcs of Swarovski crystal FOR AND beater BRENDA WOODS (Property N.H.EVAN 512 single manure spreader, cleanSold) cond; Van Eyl 10’FOR DONNA quin;AND someTHE tools,LATE largeJACK bevel KIDNIE gears/shafts (from mill) (several rare pieces); qty of plates & figurines; antique SEPTEMBER 17TH AT 6:30PM been an avid collector of Antiques hyd(Evan dump has trailer, wooden side racks, good cond; Kewanne 130 36’ ON FRIDAY, Also wooden & steel pulleys. (See www.parrauctions. pine 1pc secretary desk (Nova Scotia); large pine blanand farm related items for many years) FARM # 1: Location – 7793 Wellington Rd. 109. Consisting of plate 11’ wheel disc, 86 good; Dunham 13’ZUBER single row forof detailed list tiled, and photos) ket box; teak dining table w/ 4 chairs; oil lamps; pine LOCATED 6090 LINE (HWY 86) AND RD. land packer; 144 acres, more com or less, randomly loam soil, of which Glenco 13’ wheel 10 cult; J.D. 4 furrow TB or plow 3pth; In.H. 2 furrow Terms:(3Cash, Debit, M/C, AmEx. 5% B.P. box (Arkell?); 2pc repro large pine corner cupboard; Approximately kms S.E. of Elmira 10 km 104 acres are workable fields), withVisa, the balance in 15 acres 3pthNorth plow,ofgood; Case side7)rake on for steelsigns.) for parts; older wagon Note:&Good and washrooms on site.runs Percentage Trestle table and 4 chairs; nice walnut buffett; pr of Guelph (Hwy (Watch reforestation (walnut pine),food the Conestoga River which gear &SATURDAY, 14’ flat rack; SEPTEMBER wagon load of11, small items. nice side chairs; large tanning lamp; double box spring of salearea proceeds be donate to river Ken Danby 10AM through the reforested creatingwill a beautiful setting, & mattress; qty of teak living rm furniture; heavy MISC., ETC.: (Preview Lincoln 200 SA 200 gas, 4 cyl red line cont Foundation. Some printsbank on sale and followfromamp 9am) flats & building sites. BARNS – 2 older barnsprior 48 Xto64ft. brass mortar & pestle; Granite ware; qty of china; blue engineLIST & remote control rods,Tractor stationary, PARTIAL ONLY: Ford with 1710welding 4 x4 Diesel (1150good&cond; ing the auction. 30 X 36ft. SHED – 36 X 48ft. steel sided implement shed. Lazyboy recliner; stand up recliner; lots more. hrs) with hydraulic Loadertorch withset QT&bucket forks,heavy 5’ 3 P.T.H. Victor gas welding cart; 3&good gates 10’Also & 14’ on premises are 2 Westeel grain bins (140 ton & 100 ton) Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Debit, Amex, 5% B.P. Agrowith trendcalf snowblower, Honda H.P. pressure gates, good; 2 7 5½ & 8’ steel gates washer. with calf gate; feed cart; with full floor aeration and canola floors. HOUSE – 1 ½ storey STEVEN PARR, Auctioneer – High wheel horse drawn and box, Horse drawn 3 bedroom, brick & angel stone. This nicely decorated home 4 wooden beams 4” xwagon 9” x 16’; gas power 11 hp cutter, battery booster, STEVEN PARR, Auctioneer PHONE (519)843-5548 FaX (519) 843-6500 wooden beam Oliver chilled walking plow, M.H. 51 and 7 A 4 yr. old roof, upgraded windows, good flooring, large sitgood; small farm trailer; older model drill press; radial armhassaw; PHONE (519)843-5548 FAX (519) 843-6500 make sure your auction comes up to parr walking plows, Approx. 15 Table and Floor model cream separating room with gas fireplace, natural gas furnace and outside MAKE SURE YOUR AUCTION COMES UP TO PARR small table saw & stand; good 1 ½ hp electric motor; electric fence www.parrauctions.com Farm, Household, Antiques, Livestock tors, stakes; Cast iron and metalM800 seats,fencer, Delavalgood; tray and binder www.parrauctions.com Gallagher 4” xbottles, 12’ grain auger entrance & 3/4 to basement. Water supplied from a drilled well. & Consignment Sales boxes metal & wood, Approx 1000 old machinery wrenches, 1 motor; approx 150 cement blocks; approx 25 cedar posts;NOTE small – Nicely landscaped grounds with a spring fed pond furrow riding plow, 6’ Goodyear sign and other older signs, selecBox 669, Harriston create pile of cedar rails; odd scrap; small ant wooden stove; odd galva park-like setting. Lots of good workable land on this tion of horse harness – Scotch tops – spreader rings, old buggy nicely located highway farm that’s been in the Kidnie name for Liquidation Centre CLEARING open every Friday and Saturday jacktongues, post; misc. Household effects. and buck saws, parts pipe; – Wagon horse weights, cross-cut 65 years! See www.auctionsfind.com/gerber for photos. ADDITION FOR NEIGHBOUR: Horst 145 10 ton wagon gear saw blades, Model A horns, Lanterns, Grain cradle, New axe hanTERMS – Will be sold at 6:30 p.m. subject to a reasonable UPCOMING SALES flatold rack steel dles, & misc car20’, parts.as new; 1986 Jamco 27’ Goose neck tandem reserve bid with 10% down on sale day and the balance April OF 3 TRACTORS, MACHINERY, HAY, GATES, MISC., ETC. stock trailer, 7’ high, licensed fall,table sellsand as is, working 1st order; OFpossession ANTIQUES, FURNITURE, LAWN MOWER, & MISC. – 7’ Mahogany Victorian buffet, Largelast dining 3 leaves 2011 or when is given. TO VIEW PROPERTY FOR BERNIEapril DINEEN Saturday 23,519-323-3218 @ 10:30 aM with car 8 balloon dolly, back good.chairs, washstands, Patio set, cast iron pots, – 519-848-3582. FOR LLOYD & FRAN JOHNSTON OF LISTOWEL, LOT 9, CON 4auction ARTHUR TWP. Go eastW. of of Mount Forest at Gray’s Centre. 1 Mi Harriston oil lamps, screenCash doors,sale pie crust 2 – Victorian chairs, useful plus additions homes in Teeswater and Fordwich TERMS: day, table, cheques with ID parlor only. Good of- # 2: Location FARM – Part Lotfrom 26 Con. 7 Arthur Twp. (approx. on Hwy 89 approx miles # to 23 Conc. 4, turn right, Crn of6 Hwy & 87. piecesfering, of Moorcrof, setting of 8 Birksorsterling flatware, set of old GRAY’S AUCTION CENTRE, 1 MI. W.½OF HARRISTON stored inside. Owners auctioneer not responsible for ac6 miles west of Arthur on Wellington Rd. 109 then north mile approx 3 miles south to farm. Fire #9307 bag pipes, weight clock, nest of tables, Royal Winton misc. Glass Auction sale of Furniture, Antiques, Appliances, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011 AT 10:30AM, Viewing at 9am cidents, injury, deletions or loss of property sale day. All verbal on Con. 7). Consisting 50 acres, more or less, of randomly tiled, ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT 5PM 5 drawer dresser with tear over drop written handles,material. 6pc D.F. Mower, Household ItemsPS, remotes & China, SALE CONSISTS JDare 111workable Riding Lawn Mower; Push Mowannouncements take precedence Harriston loam soil, of which 30OF: acres (all 1 field) TRACTORS:Lawn J.D. 2130 new&style diesel tractor, Dinning suite with corner old pine windows, Largemachinery er; Dehumidifier, Microwave, Bow Front China Cabinet w/ atSee the web for listing: www.graysauction.ca SALE ORDER: 4 pmcabinet, household, wagon load, misc; with the balance in mixed bush. NOTE – A good productive with J.D. 143 ldr., 6' bucket, working order; ant. Fordson Dextra wooden sap barrel, hooked rugs, Captain’s chair, crocks and jugs. tachedWill buffet; HallatTables; Quilt Rack; Lanterns; chunk of land. be sold 6:30 p.m. (WILL BEOil SOLD AT Shoe Repair sells approx 5:15 p.m.. Not a long sale. diesel tractor, good rear tires with Ford one-arm ldr., working Many more farm collectables and Antique items to choose from. april @ 10:30 THE HOME FARM – Lamps; 7793 Wellington Rd. 109) subject to a reaKit; Floor Fainting Couch; Spool Bed; Dry Sink; Singer AUCTIONEERS: JOHN D.& DAVID MCPHEE order; 1952 Saturday ant J.D. A.R. gas tractor,30, running order. aM TERMS: Cash - cheque, interac day of sale. sonable reserve bid with 10% down sale day and the balance AprilNurser Rocker; Sewing Machine & Cabinet; 2) Wash Stands; MACHINERY: N.H. 268 sq. hay baler, working N.I. 215 at Gray’s auction Centre. 1 Mi W. oforder; Harriston Mount (519) 323-4058 Lunch boothForest on grounds. 1st, 2011 or when possession is given. TOGlider VIEWRocker; PROPERTY PTO single axle 2-beater manure order; In.H. Teeswater Creamery Crates; 2) Wood Table Sets www.auctionsfind.com Email: mcphee@wightman.ca Crn of Hwy spreader, # 23 & working 87. JIM MCCARTNEY AUCTION SERVICE LTD. – 519-848-3582. sideAuction rake on rubber; ton wagonSafety gear, 19' flat rack,Windows, good cond.; with 6 Chairs; Wood Hutch; Metal Train & Misc. Metal Toys; Ped. Sale of7 Lumber, Supplies, 905-689-8778 AUCTIONEERS: J.D. 4 ton wagon gearTools & 16'&flat rack; Hutchison 6"x 32' PTO Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; Blanket Box; Wash Boards; Loveseat; WATERDOWN Doors, Building Materials. grain auger, good; older Lucknow single auger, 7' snowblower, GERBER AUCTIONS Rocker Recliner Chair; Occ. LTD. Chairs; Side Chairs w/ needle work For photos please see: See the web for listing: www.graysauction.ca good; N.H. 489 haybine, good; Allied 26' skeleton bale elevator, 519-699-4451 698-0138 www.auctionsfind.com/mccartney Seats; Coffee & EndOR Tables; 2 Glass Door Cabinets; Bedroom FOR DOUG & ELAINE HARPER, good; 6' 3pth scraper blade; 3pth post hole auger; 6 sections of 2827 HUTCHISON RD.,ofRR#1 MILLBANK (CROSSHILL) Suit w/ Chest Drawers, Dresser & Mirror & Night Stands; Yard FIRE #269, LOT 22, CON 2, CARRICK TWP., Municipality auctioneer: Gray’s auction Service inc. harrows, good; J.D. 3pth 3 furrow plow; In.H. seed drill on steel Sticks; Wardrobe; Ass’t Sm. Kitchen Appliances; Misc. Dishware of South Bruce, 8 km south of Mildmay on Hwy 9, then 2 km Barry 338-3722 for parts; 3pth(519) dirt bucket; 9' S-tangwww.graysauction.ca 3pth cult; wagon load small and Kitchen Ware; Ping Pong Table; Leaf Blower; Step Ladder southwest on Sideroad 45 & then 1 km west on Field Road ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ items, etc.; some scrap. Wheel Barrow; Ass’t Garden Tools; Garden Ornaments. Plus FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND AT 10AM HAY: Approx 175 2010 crop 4x5 round hay bales, outside. TO INCLUDE: Antiques such as pine & maple wardrobes, wicker much more. See the web for complete list www.graysauction.ca GATES, CHOPPER, MISC: Approx 15 steel gates, 2 diamond At Carson’s Sales Arena, Listowel Lunch Booth 14' gates, like new, balance 8', 14', 18', etc.; electric chopper, items, oak hall tree, spool bed, Clapp & Bailey’s Remnant cabinet, Cash, Debit, Visa, M/C or Cheque working order; 2 round bale feeders,good; cattle crate & head WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8THwith proper I.D. day various, unique items of crockery, tin, granite, Fire King & depres- TERMS: gate, good; 100 gal Rubber Maid water trough, good; grain aeraauctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sion glass, etc.; J.D. 332 diesel 18-HP riding tractor with mower & of sale. Owners or AT 11:30 A.M. R.R.#3, Listowel, ON N4W 3G8 tor; 2 galv water troughs; 3"x 3" 16" sq iron beam; 2 fencers; part sale. Any announcements given sale take precedence snowblower; 1988 Peterborough 20’ fibre glass boat with Offering cuddy, a selection of verbal good uddered females in full flowday of of milk, Located mile east of Listowel on Hwy. 86 shop & roll woven wire, 3 rubber cow mats; etc. over selection written of ads. including 1st and 2nd calvers. All are fresh within 4.3-litre, V61engine & tandem trailer; woodworking, lawn a choice TERMS: Cash sale night, cheques with ID only. Farm sold. No Website: www.davidcarson.on.ca last two months. Majority of these Gray’s Holstein females areService free stall Inc., Harriston AUCTIONEERS: Auction equipment. TERMS: Cash or Cheque. Valid I.D. required.theHST Lunch Booth. Approx 2 hour sale. Owner or Auctioneers not responparlor trained and Registered. Some are out of (519) Alta Genetic Sires and Email: info@davidcarson.on.ca Barry 338-3722 where applicable. Auctioneer, Staff or Owners not responsible for Foundation Sires. There will be close springing heifers on offer as well. sible for accidents, injury, deletions or loss of property sale night. All Fax: 519-291-5065 injuries, accidents or loss of purchase. Verbal announcements takeprior to the dairy sale at 11:30 A.M. will be Open and bred Selling verbal announcements take precedence over written material. precedence over&anything printed. David Carson Auctioneer Sales Manager: Holstein heifers from local breeders. CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED! SALE ORDER: Wagon load 5pm, misc., gates. Machinery Note: There will be no Dairy Sale on Wed., Sept. 22nd due to the 2010 AUCTION BE CONDUCTED BY: approx. 6:30pm. Ph: 519-291-2049 or WILL 1-800-663-8217 or contact International Plowing Match. We hope to seeCLEARING you there! LEN METCALFE, MILDMAY, ONTARIO, 519.367.2791 JOHN D. MCPHEE & DAVID MCPHEE AUCTIONEERS Brad Carson 519-291-8052 metcalfe@wightman.ca, Visit & sign-up to our website MOUNT FOREST (519) 323-4058 Area Sales Representatives: for auction listings at www.metcalfeauction.com www.auctionsfind.com Don Robertson 519-291-8582 of At TRACTORS, MAChINERy, TOOLS, ANd MISC. ITEMS CONSIGNMENT Carson’s Sales Arena, Listowel FOR CHARLES AND TAMARA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH COWHARD LOT 15 CON 6, MARYBOROUGH TOWNSHIP AT 11:00 A.M. ONTARIO Stocker calves will start at 11 A.M. MOOREFIELD, Majority will be preconditioned, vacof ESTATE ITEMS & MORE DIRECTIONS: at flashing lightbygo 2½ miles East of cinated, Ivomeced, age verified and bunk adjusted. Followed Breeder At Carson’s Sales WAY Arena, Listowel HALL SOLD YOUR AUCTION Bulls and Beef CowMoorefieldand Dispersals and Bred Cows. Offering good selec1 mile South on aSideroad 15 (Em #6852) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER @ 12:00 GREY ROAD #9, FIRE4TH #18464, GOODNOON FRIDAY,tion of Crossbred cows. Some cows will have calves at side. Balance ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH AT 10AM. Featuring APRIL this year22ND is another outstanding selection from TOP AT 5PM (DOORS OPEN AT 4PM)will be bred and due to this Fall on. Bigger calves will sell separate. TRACTORS: IH week’s MX135 4WD, cab, air, fully equipped, Quality breeders from Western Canada and from Ontario breeders. Consignments Welcome! PleaseCase see next edition for complete SALE TO CONSIST furniture, wall clocks, some This sale offers eye catchingOF: foalsAssorted with lots of style. Consignors 4400hrs, rear PLAN tires, TO 480/70R28 details and sale features.580/70R38 BEEF BREEDERS, ATTEND! front tires (good condiappliances, large selection Jim of new & usedLane tools, electronics, garden include “Lone Oak Percherons”, & Darlene of Birtle, MB. tion); JD 1830 diesel /w loader, 16.9.30 rear tires, material bucket, Blaine & Tracy & Family chattels, of Miniata,unique, MB. “Peeco items, usefulPeel household antiqueRanch”, and collectible manure fork, bale prong; MF 165 diesel (consigned); MF 275 dieTrent & Sandra Peel of Miniata, MB. Plus a choice selection of foals Farm, Household, Antiques, Livestock items & a large selection of hardware & construction items. from Ontario Breeders including “Alcock Horse Ranch’s Reduction/ sel /w loader (consigned). MACHINERY: Claas Rollant 66 4x4 & Consignment Sales TERMSsale & CONDITIONS: or cheque onlyAwith ID. Wed., Sept. 15 - 11:30 A.M. - Dairy Sale - Offering Registered & Grade, Production of 2010 Paint foals Cash and some yearlings. wideproper soft core rd. baler; Gehl side delivery 300+bu. tandem manure Box 669, Harriston variety be onpremium offer including Percheron, Clyde crosses, Spotted fresh & springing Holstein cows and heifers. An open & bred Holstein 10%will buyers applies. spreader; Kantz cultivator /w buster bar and rolling harrow; start at 11:30 A.M. 24ft Consignments Accepted! Liquidation Centre open every Friday and Saturday Drafts, Fresian STILL crosses, ACCEPTING Paints including Buckskin, Red & White and Heifer Sale will mcphee@wightman.ca CONSIGNMENTS. FC 300 9½ft discbine; NH 144 hay inverter; IH 5 bar side Blk & Wht as well as a Palomino Belgian filly and Quarterhorse foals. Thurs., Sept.Kuhn 16 - 12 Noon - 3rd Annual Canada’s Outdoor Robot-Ready Barry (519) 338-3722 www.graysauction.ca PETER VAN DERthis HEYDEN, AUCTIONEER If you are looking for quality, is the foal sale to attend. rake; White 548Innovation 5 furrowCentre. 18” plow; JDby 4 furrow Dairy Heifer Auction in The Dairy Sponsored DeLaval 14” trail plow; IH (519) 856-9720 (519) 400-5443 There will be no tack or equipment selling. & Lely. In conjunction Outdoor & 510 21 with run Canada’s D.D. seed drillFarm /wShow, grassSept. seed14,&15fert.; 13ft rubber tire This Foal Auction will start at 12 Noon Sharp! 16 at Canada’s Outdoor8ft Parksteel in Woodstock. Come 24ft see ussteel there!double reach bale wagon; packer; land roller; 3pth scraper Production blade; 5 section Diamond harrows /w steel Fri. & Sat., 8ft Sept. 17 swivel & 18 - Specialty Sale of Registered quarter Horses & Paints. FARM This is a 2RELATED day event. Viewing startingMagnate at 4 p.m. 25kw pto generastretcher. ITEMS: Steven Parr Auctioneer SALES REPORT of a collection of Allis Chalmers tractors, equipment, & parts, Steven Parr Auctioneer on Friday. The sale will take place on Saturday starting with 1 hour of tack tor on trailer; Wic 45 feed cart /w gas engine; 600 gallon bulk tank; ALSO miscellaneous items from Campbell Tack, followed by horses at 10:30 a.m. Mark Your Calendar! Phone FaxFax (519) 843-6500 DAIRY SALE – WED. AUGUST 25TH, 2010 Phone(519) (519)843-5548 843-5548 (519) 843-6500 4-Universal milker units; washer; double s.s. sink; vacuum pump; FOR DONALD MURRAY, Sat., Sept. 25 - 11:00 A.M. - Beef Cow & Calf Sale. Offering Stockers at Select Sale: We conduct at your place or ours. We conductprofessional professionalauctions auctions at your place or ours. approx. 40 rubber cow mats; stable cleaner chain; steel gates (vari2915 WAINMAN LINE, COLDWATER, ON 11 A.M. Followed by breeder bulls and beef cow dispersals and bred cows. Jeff Cridland – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Cow Top of $2750.00 Take advantage of 45 years of auction experience. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011 AT 10AM ous lengths); Take advantage of 45 years of auction experience. Consignments Accepted Now! 20.8-38 bolt on duals; rd. bale feeder; Lincoln arc Bond Vale Farm – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Cow @ $2700.00 ForSale fullAve. list $2216.00 & photos, please see www.reinhartauctions.com THURSDAY, September 6pm: 20ft cargo trailer, arc welder; Craftsman 6hp 33 gallon air compressor (like new); elecSelect THURSDAY, April 14, 2, 6pm: Doultans, Dresdens, Shelly, Wed., Sept. 29 - 11:00 A.M. - “Special” Open & Bred Holstein Heifer Sale welder, air compressor andMore. more @ Parr Auctions, 6866 DIRECTIONS: from Barrie – Hwy #11 north to Orillia, Hwy tric Wanted, Dairy Sale: bale knife; and hand tools; logging chains; grease guns; Collectibles, Appliances and - Consignments Call power Now! Followed by the Select Holstein Hwy 6, North of Fergus. #Shylane 12 West 3.5 Km to Wainman Line (lights), turn North Breeders’ (right) Sale. Holsteins – Sold 4 Reg. Hol Milk Heifers Ave. $3375.00 Offering quality milking springing For misc. household fencing supplies; large and quantity of females. scrap steel; SATURDAY, April 23, 12pm: Estate Auction for Gillian THURSDAY, September 9, 6pm: Good pine antiques, qty Top Wainman. of $4000.00 OR Horseshoe Valley Road East to Hwy on # 12 more information, call Co Manager Don Walton 519-369-6984 or Robert and the furniture late Ken and Danby at @ 7992 Mill Rd - Armstrong effects; many other farm related items too numerous to mention. of teak more Parr Auctions, 6866 HwyMills 6, John Verburg – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Heifer @ $3000.00 (Prices Corners), cross over Hwy # 12 and go 1.3 km to Crawford Wain- 519-803-1354. Plus Carson’s Weekly Dairy Sale. Offering Approx. 5 mins north of Guelph Lake on Jones Baseline. TERMS: Cash or acceptable cheque with 6km North of Fergus. Carson Farms – Grade Hol Milk Heifer @ $2900.00 Registered & Grade, fresh & springing Holstein cows and heifersproper from I.D. man Line, and turn left (north) and go 5.3 km’s. THURSDAY, April 28, 6pm: Contents, THURSDAY, September 23, Household 6pm: Large qty of good good furProprietors & auctioneers not responsible for accidents, injury, or Rick Fieldhouse – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Heifer @ $2700.00 several consignors. LUNCH AVAILABLE. niture For Marjorie Hillisand of Arthur glass,etc. brass, collectables more at @ Parr ParrAuctions, Auctions, Hans Weber – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Heifer @ $2600.00 purchases. announcements - 9:30ofA.M. - All BreedVerbal Horse Sale. Offering Horse take Drawnprecedence over Viewing all day Thursday, and morning of the sale. Sat., Oct. 2 loss 6866Hwy Hwy 66,North 6km of North of Fergus. 6866 Fergus. *Market for cash #1 fresh heifers sold strong and #2 freshPayment heifers dueEquipment advertising. and Saddles and Harness at 9:30 A.M. Booths for Flea Market TERMS: or known cheque day of sale. in full SATURDAY, 30,place 11am:orFord Tractor, Push & plainer cows sold between $1000 to $1400. For a saleApril at your ours,8N consignment or Mowers, willover be set up around outside ring. Call Farm to bookisyou space. Horses BOOTH Plan toof attend. sold. LUNCH day of sale. All verbal announcements shall take precedence Roto Tillers, Bikes etc. At Parr Auctions. will sell at approx. For 12 Noon following Equipment. Catalogue Deadlineatis519-638-2295 estate information contact Steve Parr at 519-843-5548 NEXT DAIRY SALES – SEPT. 1, 8, 15 & not 29 responsible for more info call Charles Cowhard all written materials. Owners & auctioneers any Monday, Sept. 27th. See information on our website. For a sale atwww.parrauctions.com your place or ours, consignment or To view photos visit www.billhorstauctions.com accidents in connection with this sale. ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ estate information contact Steve Parr at 519-843-5548 AUCTIONEER: DONALD W. REINHART AUCTIONEERS: BILL HORST-MILLBANK 519-595-2626 www.parrauctions.com www.reinhartauctions.com 905-846-1071 BRIAN RINTOUL-WINGHAM 519-357-2349

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For ron And dorEEn doEdE, tEESwAtEr Yokassippi Auctions, 8 mitchell st., Hwy #4, teeswater, on SAturdAY, April 23rd, 11Am preview Friday, April 22nd from 10 to 12 noon preview Saturday at 9am at lunch Booth to includE: Watson-Malcom “S” roll top desk; Klemp cupboard (modified); Flat-to-wall-pantry cupboard, kitchen cupboard with glass doors; wardrobes; chest with spoon design; bonnet chest; desk & bookcase with carved handles; curio cabinet; corner buffet; glass top curio end table; wall hung curio; blanket boxes; Singer treadle sewing machine; harvest table & 4 chairs; Bedroom Suite - dressing table with mirror, dresser with mirror, chest with mirror, 2 chairs, double bed, mattress/foundation; 3/4 bed; double bed; laundry rack; quilt rack; library table; bookcases, sideboard; modern media stand; green leather loveseat & chair; area rugs; wood shelves; dry sink; lamps; blankets; butter churn; ice box; Hi-boy; crocks; bench; child’s white wicker rocking chair; church pew; chairs cHinA/glASS/pottErY/miSc: Roseville; Flo blue dishes; Soapstone; R.S. Prussia; Hummels; Occ Japan; Germany; New Haven Clock; Carpet balls; Royal Doulton—Sir Francis Drake; 2 pc wash set; decoys; copperware; coal oil lamps; ivory oriental statues; post cards pAintingS: Kerver; F. Rayner; Neustadt 1876 –winter scene by C Dunsford; tapestry picture AppliAncES: Heartland electric kitchen stove; Kenmore refrigerator (bottom freezer); Maytag washer & dryer VEHiclE: 1962 Chev Impala 4 dr sedan – appraised. complete listing & photos at: www.yokassippi.com; www.auctioneersassociation.com; www.metcalfeauction.com on-line bidding available at www.auctionzip.com AuctionEErS: KEn Scott 519-392-7037/519-357-8967 (cell) lEn mEtcAlFE 519-367-2791

Auctions 9th AnnuAl lAwn & GArden Auction Sale to be held at

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FEAturing: Approx. 100 late model mountain bikes, 80 riding mowers, 30 push and self propelled mowers, front and rear tine rototillers, string trimmers, chainsaws, ATV’s, barbecues, picnic tables, generators, utility trailers, compact tractors and small farm machinery. All equipment will be started and run through auction ring. Still AccEpting conSignmEntS GeraLd BoWMan auctions & appraisaLs Ltd. rr 2, drayton, on

Arnott: Keep camping affordable for families TORONTO – Ontario campgrounds are struggling to break free from Liberal red tape, and that will mean extra costs for Ontario families, according to WellingtonHalton Hills MPP Ted Arnott. In a statement in the legislature recently he blasted the Dalton McGuinty government for making camping more expensive. He said, “Every summer, many Ontario families go camping. Year after year, they find it an enjoyable activity synonymous with summer, sun, and relaxation. And at a time of increasing strain on household budgets, camping remains, for most families, a relatively affordable way to spend their vacation.” Arnott continued, “But for how long? Campgrounds are struggling to cope with the current regulatory burden. Consequently, they face mounting costs to implement the changes needed to comply with Liberal red tape.” He listed several problems. “From septic systems required to be twice the size that’s necessary, to lack of

consultation from the Ministry of the Environment, to inconsistent policy from Hydro One, to the onerous Propane Regulation 440/08, to lack of access to financing, many campgrounds are struggling. “And they wonder if this government is listening. As critic to the Minister of Tourism and Culture, I was pleased to meet with representatives from Camping in Ontario, who were here yesterday at Queen’s Park. “They do an outstanding job speaking up for their membership. “In September I wrote on behalf of camping in Ontario to the Minister of Consumer Services. I said I was concerned by the potentially harmful effect that Propane Regulation 440/08 could have on campgrounds and the Ontario tourism industry. I sincerely hope the Ministers of Consumer Services and Tourism will start listening.” Arnott added, “As we approach the camping season, we need this government to pay attention and help keep camping affordable for families.”

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CARSON’S SPRiNG DRAFT HORSE SALE 2011

At Carson’s Sales Arena, Listowel

FRIDAY & SAtuRDAY, ApRIL 15tH & 16tH

Featuring Complete Show Hitch of 8 Clydesdale Geldings from HBH Clydesdales SALE SCHEDuLE Friday, April 15th – Starting at 9:30 A.M. All tack & equipment including harness, horse drawn equipment, buggies, trailers, show wagons and so much, much more. 1 P.M. onwards will be the Horse Sale Preview and at 2 P.M. a FREE seminar “A Confirmation Judging Clinic” Saturday, April 16th – Starting at 9:30 A.M. Horse Sale of an excellent set of 104 consignments. Top quality Clydesdales, Percherons, Belgians and Gypsy Vanners will be on offer. Catalogue of Horses and Live Video Streaming Day of Horse Sale, Saturday, April 16th on website: www.davidcarson.on.ca

“DAiRy SALE” At Carson’s Sales Arena, Listowel

WEDNESDAY, ApRIL 20tH At 11:30 A.M.

Open and bred Holstein heifers will sell at 11:30 A.M. Heifers will be sleeved and many are vaccinated and from local breeders.

Following Will Be A Dairy Sale.

Offering approx. 70 good uddered, young cows and heifers in full flow of milk. Many of these Holstein females are Free Stall Parlor Trained and the majority is registered with the balance being grades. Featuring a group of 25 choice females, 1st and 2nd calvers, all fresh within the last two months. Some are out of Alta Genetic Sires and Foundation Sires. Also on offer will be close springing heifers. If you are in need of good decent milking females, Carson’s Dairy Sales is the place to be! CoNSIgNMENtS ACCEptED!

SALES REPORT

DAIRY SALE – WED. ApRIL 6, 2011 Hans Sturzenegger – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Heifer Top of $2425.00 Highview Holsteins – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Heifer @ $2400.00 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd. – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Cow @ $2350.00 Krul Holsteins – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Heifer @ $2250.00 Dandyland Farms – (1) Reg. Hol Milk Heifer @ $2050.00

NExt DAIRY SALES – ApRIL 13, 20, 27

“BEEF SALE”

Featuring 200+ Stockers, 15 BIO Tested Bulls & Bred Cows Featuring Full Fleckvieh Simmental Herd

FoR JIM LESLEY oF gRAND VALLEY At Carson’s Sales Arena, Listowel

SAtuRDAY, ApRIL 23 At 11:00 A.M.

(Selling at 10:30 a.m. prior to stockers will be Hay, big squares, 1st cut, no rain) 200+ pre-conditioned stockers will start at 11 A.M. Featuring 25 Limo x calves approx. 600 lbs. from David Weber. Approx. 80 Angus x steers & heifers, reds & blks, weighing approx. 500 to 800 lbs will sell for Darren Catto. 110 Angus/Simmental cross yearlings sell of which 70 are consigned by Rob Pomajba and 40 are consigned by Earl Foster. These two groups have all been raised natural. This sale offers a nice variety of choice calves, all vaccinated, weaned, ready to go! Then the BIO bulls will follow. offering 17 BIo tested bulls of all breeds selected for their top data, calving ease, growth, carcass, fertility, structural soundness and temperament. These selected males are all BIO Evaluated with all the data. Consisting of 3-4 Red Limousin and 2 Black Limousin, 3-4 Charolais, 4-5 Angus and 2 Angus x Simmental (1 Red & 1 Blk). Catalogues will be available on website: www.biobeef.com For more information, contact Carson’s Auction Service 519-291-2049 or Jack McCoubrey at 519-671-2776. Followed By Beef Cows. Featuring Full Fleckvieh Simmental Herd For Jim Lesley of grand Valley. Offering 21 cows of which majority have 2011 calves at side. One calf is a bull calf with a future of being a really good herd sire. Many calves are out of sires by Anchor D Ranch Simmentals of Alberta and Bar 5 Simmentals of Markdale. Cows are running with the bull and are short exposed. All but one cow is registered. Also on offer is 5 Registered breeding age heifers, 1 Registered mature bull and 1 Registered yearling bull. Herd is vaccinated and treated with Ivomec. This is a sound bunch of cattle that are used to running in & out of barn all year round. These are good, solid cows in good condition. Jim is selling due to health reasons. A sale not to miss! CoNSIgNMENtS ACCEptED NoW! please see next week’s edition for further highlights. Video Live Streaming will be available Day of Sale on website: www.davidcarson.on.ca

2 FARMS SELLiNG By AUCTiON

FoR NEIL FoStER FARMS INC.

MoNDAY, ApRIL 25tH At 1:00 p.M.

To be held at Farms approx. 6 miles South East of Port Elgin

Farm #1 consists of approx. 100 acres with a pond. Located on Part Lot 25, Saugeen Con. 4, Bruce Rd. 40 Farm #2 consists of approx. 140 acres. Located on Part Lots 26 & 27, Saugeen Con. 4, Bruce Rd. 40. Farms are side by side & farmed as one These farms have been used for grazing “Top” quality cattle for Foster Farms.There is an excellent water supply and good sorting facilities. These two farms have been well maintained with frost seeding and aeration. There were no chemicals, fertilizer or sprays used for over 5 years. Approx. grazing of 1 ½ yearling per acre. Neil has been in the beef business for many years and these are excellent farms suitable for either grass or crop land, whichever you desire. We will offer Farm #1 first and hold that bid. Then we will offer Farm #2 and hold that bid. Then we will offer Farm #1 & Farm #2 as a complete package. terms: Properties will be sold subject to reasonable reserve bid. Down Payment will be a $50,000 Cheque to be paid down day of sale and held in trust by auctioneer. Balance to be paid on or before closing day 30 days from sale date. Any changes or corrections will be made verbally day of sale and will take precedence over all printed material. to view farms before sale day or for more information, contact; AuCtIoNEER – DAVID CARSoN R.R.#3, Listowel, on N4W-3g8 pH: 519-291-2049

“MAUGHLiN HOLSTEiNS” REGiSTERED HERD DiSPERSAL FoR MARK MCpHEDRAN & FAMILY oF RoCKWooD. At Carson’s Sales Arena, Listowel In Conjunction with The Select Holstein Breeders’ Sale

WEDNESDAY, ApRIL 27tH At 12 NooN

Classified: 7(EX) 9(VG) 4(GP) ODHIC Tested - CHA (214-225-228) Offering approx. 50 head including 25 milking age females & 25 calves to bred heifers. FEAtuRINg . . . “Maughlin goldwyn tracey” (Vg-85), selling fresh February with a 2yr. BCA (260-278-277). Tracey and several other family members sell! 2nd dam not pictured is an (EX-2E-CAN-6*) ‘Leader’ and the 4th dam is “Wykholme Dewdrop Tacy Et” (VG-89-8*) – The Dam of the famous “Maughlin Storm”.

Maughlin Brett Taboo (EX-91-4E-CAN-1*) Dam of Tracey with a 7yr. BCA (288-277-263)

Maughlin Astre Twinkle (EX-6E-CAN-4*) 3rd Dam of Tracey with a 10yr. BCA (254-252-224)

Also an (EX-91) “Maughlin Champion Thunder” due August to ‘Braxton’ with 3 Lact Ave. of (222-256-225). Her dam is a (GP-81) “Gibson” with a 2yr. BCA of (230-223-219) and 2nd dam is the (EX-6E-CAN-4*) “Maughlin Astre Twinkle” pictured above. Thunder’s 3 ‘Shottle’ daughters will also be selling. Other females selling include heifers by ‘Sanchez’, ‘Lauren’, ‘Fortune’, ‘Promotion’, etc. This is one of Wellington County’s finest herds being offered. Catalogues are available on website: www.davidcarson.on.ca open & Bred Holstein Heifers will start at 11:30 A.M. prior to Maughlin Holsteins then Followed By the Select Holstein Breeders’ Sale Offering quality milking females as well as springing heifers from Top Ontario breeders. Majority are Registered and free stall trained, out of unit sires and classified dams with high BCAs. Some grades will be on offer. Featuring once again a choice selection of good uddered, young very dairy females from Edward Weber of Mt. Forest. For more information or to consign, contact Robert Crawford 519-803-1354 or Carson’s Auction Service 519-291-2049. Carson’s Weekly Dairy Sale will consists of approx. 60 Registered and Grade consigned Holsteins. Many are 1st and 2nd calvers. Majority sell fresh in full flow of milk, some are Springing heifers. Many are unit sired, free stall and parlor trained. This sale will feature a nice group of young choice females, all fresh within the last two months and some are out of Alta Genetic Sires and Foundation Sires. plus a Jasper 2yr. old Son out of a (VG88) Aerocerf dam. Next 2 dams (EX). IF You ARE IN NEED oF gooD DECENt MILKINg FEMALES, tHIS IS tHE SALE to AttEND!

UPCOMiNG SALES Wed., May 4 – 11:30 A.M. – Dairy Sale - Offering Registered & Grade, fresh & springing Holstein cows and heifers. An open & bred Holstein Heifer Sale will start at 11:30 A.M. Consignments Accepted! Sat., May 7 - 11:00 A.M. – Beef Cow & Calf Sale. Offering stockers at 11 A.M. Followed by bulls and herd dispersals and bred cows. Consignments Accepted Now! Wed., May 11 – 11:30 A.M. – “Special Grasstime” Holstein Heifer Sale & Dairy Sale - Offering 150 open, ready to breed & shortbred heifers. All vaccinated and sleeved and ready to go! Plus a dairy sale of registered & grade, fresh & springing Holstein cows and heifers. Consignments Accepted! Sat., May 14 – 9:30 A.M. – Carson’s “SPRING” All Breed Horse Sale. Offering Horse Drawn Equipment and Saddles and Harness at 9:30 A.M. Booths for Flea Market will be set up around outside of ring. Please Call to book your space. Catalogue Deadline is Monday, May 9th. See entry form & information on our website.

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PAGE THIRTY TWO The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 15, 2011

Pre-SeaSon

CLear oUT GARDEN • LAWN • RTV BRAND NEW AND DEMO MODELS

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New Models Arriving MSRP $5099.00

Unit 649 - Cub Cadet GT2550 Garden Tractor 25hp, hydro shaft drive transmission, 50” deck

CASH PRICE

4100.00

$ MSRP $2899.00

Local groups get Ontario Trillium Foundation grants WELLINGTON CTY. - The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has awarded community grants to 428 local not-for-profit and charitable organizations in Ontario, totalling nearly $29.5-million. The foundation’s investment, announced last week, leverages on average $2.25 in financial, in-kind and volunteer contributions for every $1 granted. Many of the latest grants will assist community organizations in expanding social programs for residents of all ages, to develop literacy and work-related skills, improve community facilities for increased public participation, and boost the local economy. “The investments made

through these community grants support local organizations working to enhance the well-being of all Ontarians including, children, youth, parents and seniors alike,” said Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism and Culture. In addition to local community grants, OTF is announcing 51 province-wide grants totalling $6.8-million. Community grants awarded in the Wellington County area, include the following: - $19,000 over two years to Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market Inc. to create a viable farmers’ market that will support locally grown food, sustain farmbased businesses and improve the economic viability of the rural community by providing

support for promotions and staffing; - $70,300 over 18 months to Family Counselling and Support Services for GuelphWellington, as lead organization, to hire staff who will help create and implement an elderled suicide-prevention project; - $12,900 over one year to the Grand Valley Lions Club to purchase promotional materials and event equipment, which will assist two annual community festivals hosted by the organization; - $210,100 over three years to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis to enhance the organization’s capacity by implementing a comprehensive resource-development strategy; - $69,000 over one year

to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 409 (Frank Lambier) in Palmerston to update and upgrade the Legion building and install energy-efficient windows and a furnace; - $70,000 over two years to the Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival to educate youth about the importance of water, provide mentorship opportunities with local technicians and promote career opportunities related to water and the environment; and - $128,600 over three years to the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin to increase employment opportunities for over 23,000 people with disabilities.

UNRESERVED FURNITURE

AUCTION

Unit 651 - Cub Cadet SLTX1050 Lawn Tractor 25hp 50” deck hydro

CASH PRICE

2749.00

MSRP $4799.00

Unit 649 - Cub Cadet GT2544 Garden Tractor 25hp, hydro shaft drive transmission, 44” deck

CASH PRICE

3950.00

$ MSRP $2149.00

Unit 656 - Cub Cadet LTX1142 Lawn Tractor 20hp 42” deck hydro

Uncle Joe’s is holding a gigantic unreserved public auction. This wall-to - wall disposal of ﬁrst quality name brand furniture will be sold to the highest bidder. Fifteen, three-piece leather and fabric sofa sets, reclining sofa sets, bedroom suites in king and queen size in cherry and maple solid wood, pub sets with 4, 6 and 8 chairs, single sofas, single loveseats, coﬀee and end table sets, mattress sets in single, double, queen and king - pillow top and pocket coil, nostalgic signs, lamps, bookcases, huge selection of pictures, mirrors, entertainment units,

CASH PRICE

1999.00

carpets, art, wall units, AND A SELECTION OF ANTIQUES.

MSRP $3399.00

Unit 650 - Cub Cadet SLTX1054 Lawn Tractor 26hp 54” deck hydro

CASH PRICE

2849.00

$ MSRP $1949.00

This Product must be sold!

IF YOU ONLY SHOP ONE FURNITURE AUCTION IN YOUR LIFE, MAKE IT THIS ONE! Friday, April 22nd 2011 Preview at 10:00 a.m. Auction at 11:00 a.m. sharp.

Unit 658 - Cub Cadet LTX1040 Lawn Tractor 20hp 42” deck hydro

CASH PRICE

1899.00

* Warranty & Financing available on approved credit. See dealer for details.

5205 3rd Line R.R. #3 Rockwood, ON (519) 856-9512 | www.connectequipment.com

Sale being held on the premises of Hollywood Furniture 41 Lewis Road in Guelph N1H 1E9 (one block west of the Hanlon Expressway oﬀ Speedvale Avenue). For more information call 519-654-8403. 10% buyer’s premium. Delivery available, food booth. Sale subject to additions and deletions.

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(519) 853-1616 AB RENOVATIONS- Basement, Bathroom and Kitchen renovations, ceramic tile, wallpapering, painting, drywall, you name it. Affordable pricing. Free estimates. Fergus and surrounding area. Alan at 519-787-1202 Cell 519-830-1202 PAUL THE HANDYMANGeneral home maintenance. Ceramic tile flooring, back splashes. Hardwood and laminate flooring, painting. Small renovations. 519843-2797/519-827-5600(cell). MARTIN Well DrillingRejuvenate & clean up existing wells. Well extensions. Decommission abandoned wells. Flow tests. Pump service & water treatment. MOE certified. Call Len 519-8469162, Jeff 519-338-5548 or Mike 519-638-8928. www.martinwelldrilling.com J.R.â€™S SMALL ENGINE & POWER SPORTS- Service & Repair. Bring your ATV, lawnmower, dirt bike, marine, chainsaw, snowmobiles, snowblowers, and more. Be prepared! Pick-up & delivery available. 519-323-9440 BRICK Laying and Stone Masonry work or repairs to chimneys, fireplaces, patios, retaining walls, windowsills, pillars, etc. 30 yrs experience. Quality workmanship. Call 905-854-3120. WETT CERTIFIED CHIMNEY TECHNICIANInspections, Installations, Sweeping and Repairs- New & Used Pellet & Wood Stoves- Doug Beatty & Sons519-848-3273 WOMEN FOR WOMEN Home renovations, repairs and installations. Experience in roofing, decking, flooring and general carpentry. Honest and reliable. Quality workmanship. Free estimates. No job too small. Jodie 519-7311951(cell). PAINTER, experienced and professional. Great rates and references! Available anytime. Call John, 519-843-1090.

R&C TREE SERVICES Tree, hedge trimming or removal, lot clearing. Landscaping, sod or seeding, decks, fences, patios, retaining walls. Interlock. Cement repairs or replacement. Repair basement leaks. Roof repairs, shingling. 519-856-9904 DONE RIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENTS Painting, tiling, flooring, decking, drywall, fencing and junk removal. For free estimate call Frank at 519-843-7268 or 519-827-7786. MASTER OF PLASTERDrywall, Taping, Repairs, Paint, Trim, Basements are our specialty. Call Robert 416-669-7616 or e-mail themasterofplaster@gmail.com POWER SPORTS- Parts, service and repairs for most motorcycles, ATVâ€™s, dirt bikes and snowmobiles. Dipâ€™s Cycle Repair 519-292-6295 Palmerston.

PINCOR PTO generator for sale. 25 KW. Works well. Not big enough anymore. Call 519635-6195 (cell).

GIVE YOURSELF the gift of a cleaning service. Weekly, bi-weekly. References available. 519-820-1931(cell) or 519-848-3332. Call Lynda and you can relax.

JD AR (styled). Nice straight unrestored tractor. Estate sale. $3000obo. 519-374-3094

HEAVENLY Homes Cleaning Service. Your weekends werenâ€™t made for housework! Specializing in weekly and bi-weekly cleanings. Call Shannon 519-848-5813.

66 Main St. W. Drayton

BOOK YOUR SPRING CLEANUP Lawn Sweeping, Rolling, Aerating & Fertilizing flowerbed edging, pruning, mulching

HOUSE Cleaning- Honest, reliable and hardworking cleaning lady has afternoon spots available to clean your home weekly or bi-weekly! References avail.519-993-3761 RELAX TODAY! Allow me to do your cleaning and/or organizing! Professional, reliable, quality cleaning services available in Centre Wellington. Weekly or biweekly openings with great references. Call Jeanine at 519-835-5075. THOROUGH and reliable cleaning. The nice weatherâ€™s almost here; why waste your weekends cleaning? Weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time only. Many happy references available. Give Michelle a call today! 519-848-5856

Weekly mowing at reasonable rates Sod, Drill Seeding, Hydro Seeding-Post hole drilling Mini Excavator Interlock and Wallstone Armour Stone - in stock

519-638-5341 JJ LAWN Care- Specializing in lawn cutting/trimming, core aerating, rolling, sweeping/ de-thatching, fertilizing, overseeding, weed control, and a compact tractor with loader, rotary mower, rotary tiller, backhoe and post hole digger. Call 519-848-5558. YARD WORKLawn cutting, rototilling, clean-ups, loads to dump etc. Call 519-843-3942.

TREE SERVICE- Hydro line clearing/maintenance. Parking lot & roadway lighting service. 42ft. bucket truck. Qualified. Insured. Competitive rates. 519-853-2855/ 905-702-3526 faberline@bell.net

100 FOOT VAL metal conveyor belt feeder, 3 sections locking head gate and Reid squeeze chute with palpitator cage. 519-787-1427 1966 MASSEY Ferguson diesel tractor with loader and snowplough. Good condition. $2500. 519-855-4210 362 NEW IDEA manure spreader, #1000 4-furrow 3pt. hitch plow, 20â€™ round bale wagon and chassis, 24T JD baler, Kuhn rake, 16â€™ flat wagon, 16â€™ Atwood steel cattle trailer. 519-321-1949 3PH George White sprayer 32ft. boom, 150 gallon, as is. Also 15ft. Brillion cultepacker, good condition, field ready, $1500 obo. 519-846-0691 4 TON fertilizer spreader $1000obo. Call Kenilworth 519-848-3131 CAB JD 4310 36HP diesel 4WD, heat & stereo, 430 JD loader and front mount snowblower. 519-846-5108. CASE 1070, 100HP Tractor, cab, $6500, International 12 14ft cultivator, harrows $1350, 1H 710 autoreset plow 5-16 $2500, diamond harrows 2-6 section $250-$575, Nuffield 1060 diesel tractor, 3HP, new altenator $3200. Dan Seifried, Harriston 519-338-2688 . CASE IH 4200 Mulch finisher, 15ft., 3-bar harrow, good condition. $5500 obo. 519-843-7541. CORN GROWERS- Not sure how your planter is planting? Bring in your units and have it tested on the Meter-Max test stand. Finger or vacuum meters. Amos Martin, 519836-8666.

READY FOR SPRING? Service and repairs to all gas powered equipment. Sharpening of all your tools and blades. Excellent rates. Pick-up and delivery available. Call 519-716-3952 Fergus.

CROWFOOT PACKER, 18ft. hydraulic lift and fold; 18ft. Norris 2000 cultivator with walking tandem; New Zealand rabbits for breeding stock; Boer goats on choice. 519-638-5720

POWER WASH SERVICE Get things ship shape for summer. We clean vinyl siding, concrete walks and drives, wooden decks, and remove graffiti. Call Pete at 519-848-5217.

J.D. 336 baler with 30 ejector, electric distance control. Barn kept. Always serviced by Elmira Farm Service. Worked perfect in 2010 (3500 bales). 519-843-3918

CLASSIC CAR Appraisals Appraisals for insurance and license office appraisals. Direct line 519-323-7014, ortoll free 877-338-4239. john@caesarsappraisals.com website: www.caesarsappraisals.com

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JD-425 24HP hydrostatic drive, 47in. front-mount snowblower, hydraulic lift, hydraulic chute, 3-pth, live PTO, 60in. rotoliller, 60in. mower. 519-846-5108. JD-4600 45HP DIESEL 4-WD, new quick-attach loader, live PTO, 3-pth, PS, 1000 hr., with 6ft. Lucknow snowblower. Very clean. 519846-5108. MASSEY- MODEL 12 hay baler with thrower, Kongskilde 20â€™ cultivator with fold-up wings, 1H model 480 12â€™ tandem disc, Int. Harvester 3PH seed drill 13-run complete with g-seed attachment. 905-878-1056 MASSEY-Ferguson TO-35 tractor complete with hydraulic loader. Good tin. Good for work or collector. Call 519-823-2168. MF seed drill, 17-run double disc, hydraulic, large bin, no fertilizer. Good condition. Best offer. 519-291-1295 PAULâ€™S WELDING Repairs and Manufacturing Spring Sale on 7 1/2â€? McKay cultivator sweeps $7 ea, spreader apron chains 10% off. 519-638-3659 WANTING TO BUY old bank barns for salvage. Call 519-233-5539. TIRES 20% RUBBERduals 18.4 x 38 t-rail, $650. Call 519-843-2929.

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USED POR-CON farrowing crates; side-loading crates and more; new plastic feed tanks; bulk feed tanks; concrete slats; Cressridge sorter; 1-way gates; manure pumps; gal/black stalls; flooring; feeders; stainless hardware. Come and see our acres of new and used inventory. We do installations and renovations and welding. 519-292-6483(evenings), 519291-3464(days).

1 GELDING AND 1 MARE for lease to adult, experienced riders. $224 each/month. Call 519-925-5115. ANDALUSIAN (PRE) Spanish mare- 6 yr old quality PRE mare from championship lines that is approved for breeding and is registered in Spain and USA. Stunning conformation, solid mare, straight mover with the potential for halter, driving, dressage or breeding. Has experience under saddle currently in training with one of Canada’s finest trainers. She is still green under saddle and requires an experienced rider or professional to continue under saddle work. Owner’s health forces sale. Jen 905-854-3515. ATTN: HORSE FARMERS Green sawdust available in 40 cu.yd. loads- dust free and absorbent. Also dry sawdust available. 519-465-6894(days) 519-638-2281(evenings). BARN CLEANING & Horse Care Services. Year round services required Monday to Friday for small facility (18 stalls) in the Rockwood area. Please include costing rate and references to P.O. Box 392, Rockwood Ontario N0B 2K0 BOARDING and Training Stable now accepting new clients. We have large matted box stalls in cozy barn with attached indoor dust free arena, home grown quality hay and lots of turnout. Also outdoor board with shelters & heated water. 300+ acres of scenic hacking. Horses avail. for part board and lessons with certified coach. Located near Fergus. Call 519-835-7079. DIAMOND RIDGE StablesHunter/Jumper facility nestled in the hills of Erin is now accepting boarders. State of the Art facility amenities include: experienced staff, specialized feed programs, individual turnout, premium footing in the indoor and outdoor arenas, heated tack room, washroom and lounge. Please contact Joanne or Jessica at 905-702-2668. FOUR HORSE STALLS for sale: We have two 10ft and two 12ft System Fencing horse stall kits for sale. Like new condition. Asking $2600obo. Please call Scott at 519780-5251 or 905-220-9553. INDOOR BOARD offered at quiet private Belwood facility. Custom built barn with attached arena. Large softstalls, wash rack and more. Outdoor sand-ring. Plenty of arena time. Daily turnout. Individual feeding. Owner/manager on site. Call Sue, 519-787-4344 or cell 519-4001732. MOSTLY WHITE PAINT with two beautiful blue eyes for sale. Avalanche is 3 years old and has been started with rider on his back. Respects people, nice natured horse with other geldings as he is a rig & needs accomodations to suit him. $500 obo. 519-925-0907.

NATURAL Board available in Belwood area with direct access to catact trail. 60ft round and 60x 120 sand rings. Training and lessons also available. 519-787-1427

CREDIT PROBLEMS NEED A CAR?

NO-TILL SEEDING- Drill seed into existing pasture/ horse paddock/landscape area. Custom blend to improve quality. Geo-thermal ground restoration. Call 519-843-5786 pm_im@hotmail.com (Free estimate).

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RIDING LESSONS- Semiprivate $28 20mx16m indoor arena near Harriston. Board $250/month. Horses for sale. 519-327-4541 STABLE HELP NEEDED3-4 hrs/day, Monday to Friday. Horse experience needed. Located between Belwood and Hillsburgh. 519-928-9753 THIRD ANNUAL Centre Wellington Equine Trade Show, Tack Swap & Seminars, Sunday, April 17th at Centre Wellington Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave. Fergus 9am to 3pm. $2 admission. 11 free seminars with admission. Over 75 vendors with new & used items. Limited tables and booth space available. Call 519-994-3412 or visit www.cwequinetradeshow.com

WOOD SHAVINGS

Kiln Dried

Attention all farmers. Large quantities delivered on walking floor truck.

905-584-0151 cell: 416-435-8166 HEATHERLEA ANGUSRugged and sound yearling & 2 year old Registered Black Bulls FOR SALE. Fed limited grain ration with free choice hay. EPD info avail. Call Gord McArthur 1-888-421-1102. 19 CROSS BRED BEEF cows due soon for sale. Bred Red Angus. 519-855-6205 5 PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS bulls from our best cows. Sires include Bismarck, EXT, 6807. Upper Glen Angus 905-877-8145. ATTENTION DAIRY farmers- will deliver sand for bedding. Call 519-343-3013 for details. BOARS, GILTS, OPEN, bred and weaner. PRRS and Myco Free. Excellent performance. No order too small. Do repop’s. 125 gilts weekly. Call Jake at Kraayenbrink Genetics. at 1-888-559-9599 or 519-848-5518. CLARION SWINE Genetics breeder boars, F1 open gilts and weaner gilts. Competitive pricing. We do re-pops. PRSS negative. Guaranteed breeders. Performance tested. Will deliver. Clare 519-669-2474, cell 519-498-4962 or Kent 519-669-0836/519-572-1050.

Contact Jason at:

Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd.

(519) 291-5757 1-800-565-7793

Horse Hay sm squares, clean, green, dust free, tight bales. Straw & bagged compost. Natural Angus Beef. Delivery Available 519-856-0320 or 519-826-1054

AUCTION

Elmira Produce Auction will be hosting a series of Hay and Straw sales over the winter into next spring. Our next sale will be April 20th at 10:00am. Buyers and consignors are welcomed to call Clarence at 519-699-4913 or 699-4007

2ND CUT HAY, small squares. Can deliver. Call 519-846-5720. **ALFALFA/TIMOTHY** 1st cut hay-suitable for horses. Small squares. Also wheat straw. Delivered only (50 minimum) Chris 519-843-6376 or 519-942-7569.

GRASS HAY, up to 100 5x5 round bales, stored inside. Also 1000 squares, 2nd cut mixed hay; 2 very good insulated garage doors with hardware 10x10 & 10x12; good propane furnace 150,000BTU; shop air compressor Devilbliss 2HP 115; quantity of pine lumber, 56 pieces 2x4 oak 12ft. Also 10.5ton CM chain falls and 6 assorted aluminum work platforms, assorted lengths to 32ft. Milton/Georgetown area. 905-878-1056 HAY 1ST CUT- 150 large squares, $25/bale. Call 519-843-3387. HAY AND STRAW- will deliver in loads of 42-4x5, 72 big square bales or 500 small square bales. Call Reg Small 519-323-2191. HAY FOR SALE- 64 4 1/2 x 4 wrapped round bales. First cut. Local delivery possible. 519-580-5781

40 SMALLER round bales of mixed hay $17 each and small square bales $2.75 each, stored inside. 519-928-5536

HAY FOR SALE: 30 bales of timothy/alfalfa, stored inside. 700lb. square bales. $10/each. Call 519-6383813

BALAGE ROUND BALES 48”x55” individually wrapped. $25. 519-846-8298

HAY- 100 BIG SQUARE bales, 3x3x6. 1st and 2nd cut. Good to excellent quality. Delivery available. Alma. 519846-0691

BARLEY STRAW- Big squares, 3x3x7, clean and chopped. 519-638-7751 CHEAP HAY FOR SALE2000 small square bales. For more info please call 519829-8361. SEED GRAIN spring wheat, oats, barley, mixed grain conventional soybean and corn seed. All certified. Also forage seeds and lawn seeds. Very competitive prices. We deliver. Call Bill 519-928-5446.

LIMOUSIN BULLS Double polled and homo polled, quiet, well muscled. BIO home tested- good selection. Open House April 30th. Posthaven Limousin 519-846-9320 or 519-766-7178. M + M Livestock Wanted: Culled cows and old horses. Highest prices. Call collect 519-836-2070 Guelph or 905852-3238 Uxbridge. PULLETS ready to lay brown or white. New and used equipment. No order too small. Pullets Plus Inc. Phone 519669-2225. RED ANGUS 4yr.old bull, quiet, good confirmation, sound breeder, $1400. Also selection of year old peacocks. 519-855-4201/ 519-855-6336. WANTED- Old cull cows or crippled cows. Must be drug free and able to walk. Immediate payment. Call Dennis Martin 519-654-7833.

A large animal mobile service specializing in herd health & individual animal care of dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, elk & farmed deer. Accepting new clients 24hrs emergency service provided Cell (call or text): (226) 979-7922 Office: (519) 856-0246 Hours: 7am-7pm Mon-Sat. rob@swackhammervetservices.ca | www.swackhammervetservices.ca

HAY- 4x5 round bales of Alfafa/Timothy, no rain or dust inside. Horse quality. Can deliver. Dale Norris 519846-8298. HAY- Large square bales, green, no rain. Lots of leaf, good horse hay. Will deliver. Heatherlea Angus Farm, Gord McArthur 1-888-421-1102.

FOR PARTS OR PROJECT ‘94 Ford Ranger 2.3L, runs, standard trans.; ‘99 Cavalier, 4 cyl., standard trans. Call 519-843-3387. LIQUIDATION AUCTIONAuto hobbyist. New & used parts, mostly Chevy. Quantity of tools. Few antiques. Something for everyone. Wednesday April 20th 5:00pm. 8 William St. Clifford. 519327-4591.

2001 31’ JAYCO Travel Trailer, immaculate. Large dinette/sofa slide out, front queen bed, rear bunks and bathroom. Air, hitch, sway bars and tanks $10,900obo. Call 519-830-2933. MOBILE HOME, 22ft.x54ft., 3-bdrm, 2-bath, new windows, some updates. Good condition. $10,000obo. Must be moved from lot. 519-846-5720

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ALL VEHICLES WANTED Dead or Alive! Free towing. Best prices paid. We sell quality used parts and tires. Erin Auto Recyclers. 519-833-9775/888-270-0133. WANTED TO BUY: Scrap cars, trucks, farm machinery, heavy equipment, metals, copper & alum. Will pick up. 519-373-1322 / 519-364-0928.

RENTA L S

LARGE OR SMALL, BUSINESS OR RESIDENTIAL Shingles, construction refuse • Household Clean outs • Renovations • Metals

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BOB’S BIN SERVICE Fergus Since 1980

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See www.fergusauto.com for our price list or call 519-843-2948

HAY-ROUND BALES, 4X5, high alfalfa, stored outside, $10/each. 519-833-2869. SMALL SQUARE bales of hay and straw, excellent for horses. Also large round bales of hay stored inside. Rockwood 519-856-0538. STRAW & HAY (1st & 2nd cut)- Round bales, large or small squares. Delivery available. 519-846-5010 or cell, 519-575-5723. STRAW- SMALL SQUARE BALES. Call 519-343-5416 or cell 519-635-5416. WHEAT STRAW, small square bales from rotary combine. $2.50 each. Call 519843-7541.

WANTED- HAY for cows, will pick up. located by Teviotdale. looking for straw. 519-362-5373.

beef Farm Also Call

RED Clover seed Common #1 excellent germination and purity, $1.25/lb, Annual Rye Grass seed Common #1, $1.25/lb. 519-846-9263

NEED A VEHICLE? Problems with credit? Bad credit, Discharged Bankrupt or no credit? We help good people get financed with the best possible rates! Harriston Motors 1-800-567-0998 or www.harristonmotors.ca

Cars, Vans Trucks, Heavy Equipment, etc.; Batteries, Aluminium Rims, Catalytic Converters & More...

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*****REMINDER***** All advertising is accepted in good faith, however, do your due diligence when responding to work at home ads and other similar offers. HOW WOULD you like to make $770 extra per month? Your investment will pay you back in just 10 months! Mobile signs for sale: $7700. 7 backlit black mobile signs with full fonts of yellow letters and numbers. Rent out monthly for a minimum of $110 per month. Will sell individually for $1100 each. Advertise your business! 519-822-4450

519-803-8480

PART TIME NANNY needed to care for one child in our home. Days and some nights required. Please call 519-323-4814.

SECURITY GUARD POSITIONS - ROTHSAY, ON

Preference given to applicants with a valid security licence. Flexible afternoon & night shifts available. Willing to train the right individual. Positions available IMMEDIATELY. License processing assistance. Professional Uniform. Good wages.

HOW TO APPLY:

DAYCARE available in Mount Forest- flexible hours, fun and loving environment, lots of indoor/outdoor play, crafts and games. Receipts available. Call 519-323-2660. LITTLE ANGELS DEVELOPMENT Licensed Child Care Centre of Fergus/Elora. Quality care for children 15 months - 6 years. St. Joseph’s 6-12 years. For more information call 519-787-0142

IN PERSON: 245 Labrador Drive, Waterloo ON FAX: 519-745-3554 ONLINE: sarabrouwer@barbercollins.ca

SHORT ORDER COOKS

WANTED

Apply with resume to:

The Spot Restaurant, Mount Forest

The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 15, 2011 PAGE THIRTY SEVEN

LINE WORKER

Platinum Wood Finishing is looking for motivated, quality conscientious workers for hardwood flooring packaging line, fulltime, Monday to Friday. Must have own vehicle. Apply 4936 7th Line, just off Hwy #7, east of Rockwood. Phone 519 856-2574 for directions. Fax resumes: 519 856-2426, Email: cbarnhardt@platinumwood.ca Schneider Farms conducts a cash cropping operation at Palmerston and has a seasonal position available. The successful applicant must be responsible with a positive attitude. The position requires an AZ truck license and experience with large farm equipment. Please email resumes to schneider@sonicwaves.ca or fax to 519-343-3792

LOCAL LANDSCAPING COMPANY is looking for general labourers for TFBTPOBM QBSU UJNF employment. Phone 519-846-2202 or fax resume to 519-846-2204

STAIR BUILDERS

Stair company looking for stair builders. To work in a production environment. Experience an asset. Must be familiar with shop machinery. Please send resumes to: 519-638-5163

HIRING

School Bus Drivers FREE TRAINING provided for qualified candidates.

Call

226-486-1034

or drop in to 383 Elmira Rd., Guelph (Behind 381 Elmira Rd)

Highland Pines Campground Is seeking applications for the following position for the 2011 season Housekeeping Staff:

And Home Support Workers

Now Accepting Applications for Fergus and Area FAX resume to 519-763-8136 e-mail: sue.moore@hlo.ca

SALES REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED An established and fast growing construction company requires a conscientious, energetic and highly motivated individual who is also a team player. Core responsibilities include actively pursuing sales leads in a professional manner that properly represents the values of our company and also understanding and accurately responding to our customer needs. This candidate will provide our customers with work and service that meets or exceeds our companyâ€™s standards. Above average written and verbal communication skills and some computer literacy is required. Experience in the construction field is a definite asset! We will be providing a base salary plus an excellent commission rate. Please email resume to tess@hfhinc.ca or mail to HFH Inc., 7504 Wellington Road 8, RR #2, Alma, ON N0B 1A0

Personal Support Workers And Home Support Workers When you work with H.L.O. Health Services Inc you GER FI TVSYH XLEX ]SY EVI [MXL XLI FIWX MR XLI Â˝IPH Now Accepting applications for individuals with a health care background in Erin and Rockwood areas. FAX resume to 519-763-8136 e-mail: sue.moore@hlo.ca

BROUWER SERVICE CENTRE Moorefield, Ont, N0G 2K0 Full Time Truck/Light Duty Vehicle Mechanic Required Position available immediately for a full time heavy truck mechanic. Light Duty vehicle experience would be an asset. This person must be self-motivated and must be experienced in all aspects of heavy truck repair. Contact Larry @ 519-638-3054 or 519-638-2486.

Job duties include cleaning cottages, cabins & washrooms as part of a team. Person must be conscientious with good attention to detail. This is a casual part time position including weekends with approximately 20-24 hours a week. Please submit resumes to: Highland Pines Campground RR # 1, Belwood N0B 1J0 Phone: 843-2537 Fax:843-4151 Email: camping@highlandpines.com

Due to continued demand, a progressive, award-winning company specializing in the landscape design and construction of some of the finest homes and estates in Ontario is seeking to hire honest, mature, motivated individuals:

FULL-TIME, PART-TIME & SUMMER POSITIONS AVAILABLE

RESPOND WITH RESUME BY APRIL 21, 2011: STACEY DUBY-MILLER, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR EMAIL: smiller@portage.ca OR FAX: 519-846-5703

Stair Company requires a

SANDING PERSON

Familiarity with sanding machines a must. To defect finished wood products. Please send resumes to: 519-638-5163

Full Time- This position would be suitable for someone who is Mechanically inclined and enjoys a hands on approach. The position would also be of interest to someone who has currently had one or two years toward their apprentice-ship program for maintenance or related fields.

We are a solid local Company with an established long term reputation for quality products in the Hardwood Lumber sector. This allows us to offer job stability to our employees. We also produce Pallets, Skids and Wooden Container. Interested candidates should apply in person.

3. Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with AZ license Mobile crane experience an asset. References required. Offering seasonal employment, possibly leading to full time for successful candidates. Experience an asset in any of the following areas: general construction, concrete, natural stonework, carpentry, pools and general landscape construction. Able to work safely around heavy equipment. Transportation provided. Ongoing training and apprenticeships also available. Tumber & Associates offer a satisfying career in a pleasant work environment with attractive remuneration and potential benefit package based upon work ethic and experience.

Apply in person 8:30am-3pm or email hr@cherryforest.ca Location Take the Hanlon Pkwy south towards the 401 Left at Wellington Rd 34N Right onto concession 7 (first crossroad) Right onto Kerr Cres Barco Materials Handling/Cherry Forest Products

To apply submit resume to: Tumber & Associates Ltd. 285483 County Rd 10, RR 4, Orangeville, ON, L9W 2Z1 Phone: 519.941.3867 Fax: 519.941.9548 info@tumber.ca www.tumber.ca The Community Resource Centre is now accepting applications for a part time contract Program Facilitator at our Ontario Early Years Centre.

Candidate must be energetic and physically fit. Must be capable of repetitive, medium to heavy lifting.

& .BJM employment@knappscountrymarket.com PS 'BY 519-763-9271

This is a full time 2-year contract position Salary $16-$18/HR

2. Stone Mason -seeking creative & experienced craftsman with minimum 10 years exp. in all aspects of stone masonry.

8066 Wellington County Road 124, RR1, Guelph, ON, N1H 6H7 Phone: (519) 824-4222

Please Bring Your Resume and references. We look forward to seeing you!

A Coordinator is required to develop a volunteer based service. The Coordinator will be responsible for recruitment, placement, training, and scheduling of Community Volunteers, as well as supporting and facilitating residents in their volunteer endeavors in the community. Will require some weekend and evening hours.

Competitive wage and Benefits

FULL TIME POSITIONS

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Lumber Pilers

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CHECK OUR WEB SITE FOR DIRECTIONS

www.cherryforest.ca

The Ontario Early Years centre offers programs and services for families with children aged birth to six years. Our agency offers free services for drop-in playgroups, parent workshops, and registered programs. We are seeking applications for a part time contract position (30 hours a week ) as a Program Facilitator who would plan and implement the curriculum to children and families at the playgroups and programs. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. We are also accepting applications for Supply Staff for our Early Years Programs. Qualifications: t &$& %JQMPNB PS &RVJWBMFOU t 8JMMJOHOFTT UP XPSL GMFYJCMF IPVST t "CJMJUZ UP XPSL BT B UFBN QMBZFS PS BO JOEJWJEVBM t &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI DIJMESFO t 1MBOOJOH BOE JNQMFNFOUJOH DVSSJDVMVN t &YDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT CPUI XSJUUFO BOE WFSCBM t 7BMJE ESJWFST MJDFOTF BOE B SFMJBCMF DBS t 'JSTU "JE BOE $13 JT BO BTTFU t $MFBS $SJNJOBM 3FGFSFODF $IFDL Resumes can be dropped off at or mailed to: Community Resource Centre 4U %BWJE 4USFFU 4PVUI Fergus, N1M 2L3 Or faxed to: 519-843-7597 Or e-mailed to: cwoeyc@communityresourcecentre.org "UUFOUJPO ,FSSZ 4U -BVSFOU #Z 5IVSTEBZ "QSJM TU We thank all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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S. Burnett & Associates Ltd. (SBA) is an engineering & environmental consulting firm with offices in Orangeville and Orillia. SBA is currently seeking an Office Admin to join their expanding Orangeville team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. Min. 2 yrs experience in professional administrative setting & strong, proven organizational skills. Degree/diploma in relevant field required. Deadline April 19.

Email Resume to layne.rembish@sbaengineering.com

C.E.T Wanted

S. Burnett & Associates Ltd. (SBA) is an engineering & environmental consulting firm with offices in Orangeville and Orillia. SBA is currently seeking a C.E.T to join their expanding Orangeville team. Experience in water storage, treatment & distribution design would be an asset. Qualified candidates will have a diploma in Civil or construction engineering with a minimum 3 years experience in municipal engineering. Experience in a consulting environment and/or project management is preferred. Email resume to layne.rembish@sbaengineering.com

Township of East Luther Grand Valley

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT The Corporation of the Township of East Luther Grand Valley is truly natureâ€™s playground with the Luther Marsh and its wild life. The marsh covers 13,000 acres with a 3500 acre lake within it. The Grand River recently designated as a Heritage River flows from the northern to the southern boundary. It provides a picturesque setting as it meanders through the idyllic pastoral countryside and the lovely village in which our citizens feel relaxed and secure.

ATTN: Local People Needed

to work from home $500-$4500 p/t f/t Call Terri 1-877-439-6520

Busy car dealership looking for

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THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON Wellington County Library Aboyne Branch Requires a

Permanent Part Time Assistant Branch Supervisor The position reports to the Branch Supervisor and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Library Branch. The positionâ€™s main duties include, but are not limited to, working at the circulation desk, providing reference and readerâ€™s advisory using both print and electronic sources, assisting the general public, planning and delivering teen and childrenâ€™s programming, and other branch activities as required. This position works a rotating schedule averaging 26 hours weekly, including both evening and weekend shifts. The minimum qualifications for this position include: x Diploma in Library Techniques. x Minimum of one (1) year experience in a public library setting. x Strong computer and Internet skills. x Strong organizational and communication skills with emphasis on flexibility. x Experience planning and delivering programmes to school-aged children. A full job description and further details are available on our website at www.wellington.ca. This position offers a benefit package and an hourly range of: $20.62 - $24.11 (2011 Compensation Grid) Applicants are invited to submit a resume to the undersigned clearly marked th Posting #030-11 by Monday, April 25 , 2011 at 4:00 p.m. ATTENTION: HR DEPARTMENT, County of Wellington Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON N1H 3T9. E-mail: careers@wellington.ca or Fax: (519) 837-8882. Please respond by one method of application only. No phone calls please. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection. The County is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Full time position with benefits, clean abstract and a minimum of 5 years experience as driver and using forklifts. Cross border travel to USA may occur. Please respond to Troy-Cor specialized carriers at 519-766-9998.

Full time seasonal farm equipment operator, Guelph area. Must be experienced & conscientious. 4XDOLĂ€HG DSSOLFDQWV email resume to: farmhelp15@gmail.com

Full-time Labourer/ Supervisor

Administrative Assistant You are a customer-focused individual who communicates effectively, works cooperatively, and demonstrates respect in a team environment. We are seeking a self-directed, well organized, and efficient individual for a multi-tasking administrative role, dedicated to achieving timelines. A working knowledge of software is an asset and must have excellent telephone and reception mannerisms. If you have the qualifications, submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations, in confidence to: Controller, Halwell Mutual Insurance Company, 812 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J6; or email Gloria@halwellmutual.com. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Agencies Please

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of our Township, please submit your resume by April 27, 2011 to:

AZ DRIVER/ MACHINERY MOVER REQUIRED

BRIDGELAND TERMINALS LIMITED

Local tank truck carrier is accepting applications for AZ drivers to do a mix of local and long distance trips. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age, have 2 years driving experience and be bondable for cross border activities. Preference will be given to applicants with strong work ethic, who are team players and have good communication skills. The company has a great wage, benefit, bonus and profit sharing program. For further details apply to: Bridgeland Terminals Ltd. 35 Oriole Parkway East Elmira, ON N3B 2Z7 Phone (519) 669-1588 Fax (519) 669-1928 email: ronm@bridgelandterminals.com Applications on line www.bridgelandterminals.com

COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM OF LONGTERM EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE!

required for a processing facility in Kitchener. Candidates must be reliable, hard-working & independent. Fork-lift experience is essential. Transportation is a must.

Apply to info@reclaimsolutions.ca

Rocdale Sow Unit in the Harriston area is looking for a full time student to work for the summer. Contact: Albert Van Herk at 519-595-8010 or email resume to ksu@cyg.net

THE WELLINGTON ADVERTISER

FREE PRESS ~ NEWS WEEKLY

Fit individual needed for a demanding role in our mailroom. Sheetfed or web experience in a bindery setting is beneficial. This is an entry level position, approx 25 hours per week. Open immediately. Fax resume to Catharine at 519-843-7607 or drop off at 905 Gartshore Street Fergus.

New Employment Resource Centre! Northern Lights Canada has joined the Fergus & Mount Forest Communities

Looking for Work? Need help finding the right local resources? Seeking Retraining?

Northern Lights Canada can help you to find work, make career decisions or explore training options by providing free services, such as: t Resource Centre with access to computers, fax, photocopier and information about community and government supports t Employment Counsellors who will talk to you about your goals and help you to create a plan that will work for you t Resume, cover letter and interview preparation t Connections to employers who may be interested in your skills t )FMQ UP explore retraining upgrading and self-employment options t Outreach services are also provided to Arthur, Drayton and other areas. Get the skills, training and experience to achieve your goals. For more information, please feel free to contact us: www.NorthernLightsCanada.ca Fergus Em ployment S ervices C entre 380 St. Andrew Street West Fergus, ON N1M 1N9 (519) 787-9333

Mount Forest Employment Services Centre 392 Main Street North Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L2 (519) 323-4540

This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada

The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 15, 2011 PAGE THIRTY NINE

CARPET- I have several thousand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. I will carpet your livingroom and hall for $389. Price includes carpet, pad and installation (30sq.yd.). Call Steve 519-763-5836 (Guelph). CLEARANCE: Selected quilts, queen size, $450; inspirational cards; Blue Mountain etc. Until April 30th. Cozy Quilts, 7762 Wellington Road#8. 519-638-2588. COLLECTOR PLATES (110) by various artists. For more info. call 519-323-0146 after 5:00 p.m. CONTRACTOR repairs, restores, remodels, builds and jacks up farm and storage buildings, cottages, homes, etc. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, fencing, cement work, beams, posts, timbers, framework, rafters, foundations replaced, repaired. Brian McCurdy 519-986-1781. FERGUS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES provides tutoring for all grades & subjects including ESL & Special Needs Programs. 519-787-8528 fergus.ed@hotmail.com

MAN for Hire- Construction, automotive, industry. Hire me for the day, week, or month. Call Dwayne at 519-938-2502. P R O F E S S I O NA L ERGONOMIST/Industrial Engineer with 30 years experience available for consulting work. Licensed instructor in Occupational Ergonomics, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Total Quality Management, Work Measurement, Work Simplification. Call 519-3233146 or email fredbuchanan@ earthlink.net

DONATIONS WANTEDFor Knights of Columbus Annual Charity Yard Sale May 27/28 at Sacred Heart Church Hwy 6 Kenilworth. Remember us before throwing things out and when you’re spring cleaning. We take yard sale leftovers. Drop items off at church shed Saturday mornings in April and May, 9am to noon or anytime behind shed. Call Bill Goetz 519848-6408 for other arrangements. (No TV’s, computer monitors, printers or dehumidifiers) Thanks In Advance.

ANTIQUE display cabinet, spinning wheel, other misc. antiques. Various household items. Sat. April 16 8am-noon 18 Colborne St., Elora.

Earthly Treasures FREE ADMISSION Large selection of Antiques, Garage sale items & more.

Indoor/Outdoor spots available. Saturday & Sunday 8am-4pm

ANTIQUES, LAMPS, furniture, old toys and collectibles. Boat motor and trailer, wood laithe and tools. Moving, all must go. Sat. & Sun. (April 16 & 17th) 48 David St. W., Elora.

Appliances APRIL SPECIAL: Dishwasher, $359; 18cu.ft. fridge, sale $499; steam convection stove reg. $1099, sale $999; 4.4 steam washer reg. $1099, sale $999; 4cu. front load washer reg. $799, sale $699; Ceran stove reg. $659, sale $559; gas fireplace reg. $1399, sale $1099; free standing gas fireplace reg. $2099, sale $1799; chest freezers $249 and up. CLEARANCE: 25cu. chest freezer $479, gas dryer $449, portable washer $499, Kitchen Aid mixer $350, top load washer $399, Ceran stove $599, convection $799, 30in. electric stove $399, gas stove $599, OTR $299. Featuring a full line of new and used Whirpool Appliances, Elmira Home Comfort, 1 Union St. Elmira. 519-669-4600 (Div. of Belmont Appliances)

WINE COOLERNew Danby 35-bottle capacity, designer series cooler. $300 519-846-2128.

FENCE POSTS- 7’ heavy steel, used, good condition, $6 each. 150 posts. 519-856-9827 FIREWOODSeasoned, mixed hardwood. Year round availability. Len’s Firewood. 519-843-1528. FIREWOOD- Split, seasoned 12”, 16” $226/bushcord or 2’, 4’ lengths for wood furnace. Also used red bricks. No Sunday calls. 519-664-0700 GARDEN SHEDS Custom built, any style, on-site assembly available. Stephen Knorr, 519-323-4075. GREEN HOUSES- 3 HOOP House green houses, 27x96, $3000 each. Contact Mark Streicher 5135 15th Line RR2 Clifford Ont. N0G-1M0

FLEA MARKET New Vendors Welcome!

ESTATE SALE- Several items remaining. Neo-set writing desk (white)29”x49”, $25, chrome & glass coffee table, $35, single padded headboards $10ea., pine coffee table $50, nickle chrome plated dining table, $100, lamps, Assorted silver plate items, Ladies golf clubs, $40. Jen, 905-854-3515.

126 Brock Rd., S., Aberfoyle, ON

519.823.5300 www.earthlytreasuresgarden.com

BEEF BY THE QUARTER OR HALF $2. 9 lb PORK BY THE HALF $1.99/lb dressed wt. cut wrapped & frozen

Carsons Country Market (Listowel) 519-291-1094 1-800-663-9820

HOT TUB / SPA- 2010 with cover. Premium with all upgrades, waterfall, new, still in wrap. Cost: $7950, sacrifice $3950. 519-722-4077 KING & QUEEN BEDS: luxurious pillow top mattress & box spring sets, new in plastic. Cost was $1200 or $1500, must sell $395 or $595. 519-722-4077 LEATHER 3 PC SOFA, love, chair. Gorgeous, brand new in wrap. Cost $4500 must sell $1700. 519-722-4077 MAPLE SYRUP WANTED. Amber and dark. Edgar Gingrich. 519-669-2084 or 519-748-8351(cell). POLARIS EXPRESS ATV 4-wheeler, 1997. Looks and runs good. $1500 obo. Please call 519-843-7541.

Mattresses - NEW

70% off Canadian Made Manufacturer Warranty Call 519-496-9515 ask for Andy POLE SHED, coloured steel, 60x100, good condition. 519-638-2241 ANTIQUE IRON BED (single) with brass knobs. Includes head, foot and rails. $75. 519-846-2724. BEDROOM suite Gorgeous 8 piece set: tri-dresser, mirror, chest, night stands, new in box. $1700. 519-722-4077

POOL TABLE- Professional series with every upgrade, 1” slate. $800 worth of accessories. Brand new in box. Cost: $5000, Sell-$1500. Call 519-722-4077 PRESSURE WASHERS- A unit to suit most every application, cold, hot and pressure cleaning detergents. Tri-Mech Inc. 519-638-2836

VAN TRAILERS to rent or buy. Call Reg Small for more details, 519-323-2191. WHITE PINE LUMBER1” x 8,10,12”, $1.00/bd.ft. Min. 300 bd. ft. Hemlock lumber- 2” x 6,10,12” of different lengths. .80/bd.ft. min. 300 bd. ft., mixed seasoned hardwood, split & delivered Fergus area, 1 bushcord $320, 1/2 bushcord $180. A. Rogers Sawmill, 1 mile east of Ennotville. 519-843-2472. Hours: 8am-12, 1-5pm.

FREE PICK UP of unwanted working or non-working appliances and other scrap metal. Call the Ripley Boys, 519-820-3970 / 519-843-6393. GREENBUSH AUTO Wreckers & Recycling- RR4 Harriston. Unwanted scrap: Paying for scrap cars, trucks. Free drop-off: Freon free fridges, freezers. Bin service. Now accepting tires at no charge! Open Sat. 9am-4pm. 519-327-8079. WANTED TO BUY- COCA COLA collectibles and any other soda collectibles. Also looking for pinball machines, old milk bottles, old dinky toys and gas and oil collectibles. Call 519-830-0759. WANTED TO BUY- Scrap cars, trucks, farm machinery, etc. Free pick-up. Call 519-638-5669. WANTEDFRAMES, paintings, old wooden crates, cupboards, crocks, toys, cast iron, small tables- desks, dressers nostalgia, good old stuff. Restoration available. Call 519-787-8287 (machine).

PIANO FOR SALEHeintzman ‘Autotonc’ in good working condition. Was once player piano. Call 519-9285446 for details.

PETER’S PET

GROOMING

Professional Care For Your Dog! Over 15 years experience

Ask for PETER!! 846-5763 (Elora) OR 846-2353 Reasonable Rates

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[[[ VVTIXTEVEHMWI GSQ RK Animal Supplies Ltd. Dog grooming blades and clippers, Andis and Oster in stock. Wahl Canada products now available. 1-800-440-2694 Moorefield

LUXURY APARTMENTS 176 Fergus St. N. (Close to downtown Mount Forest)

Beautiful, Clean, Quiet Professionally Managed Modern Building Security Entrance, Laundry Facilities, Air Conditioned. Ideal for quiet, mature tenants.

2 Bedroom: $600 CALL 323-9017

Need Help in finding that Perfect Apartment? Call Beth-Lynn for your Free Personalized Service at

519-546-3105 ANOTHER SUMMER attending BBQ’s, beach parties and weddings on your own? Misty River Introductions can help you find someone to change that! 519-658-4204 www.mistyriverintros.com HOW do you create your life? How are you getting what you’re getting? Understand what’s REALLY going on in your situation and within you. Intuitive and Insightful Guidance by the long experienced Tam will help you see yourself and your life in a new way. Also available at Esencia: Crystals, Jewellery, Astrology Reports, Meditations, Workshops. To book your individual or group consultation, call 519 -2610664 HYPNOSIS- Stop smoking. Individual or small group. Call Barb- National Guild Certified. B.A. B.Ed. C.H. Erin, On confidential voice mail. 519766-5552.

ADORABLE SHIH-TZU puppies for sale. Born Feb.17th. White miniatures. 1male, 1-female. Vet checked and dewormed. Arthur, 519848-2519.

SCHWIN electric bicycle. Paid over $800, sell for $550obo Never used. Call 519-846-2394.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pup- purebred, 9 weeks, female, vaccinated, ready to go, $250. Call 519-2910832(Lorne) or 519-2926287(Leon)after 6pm. No Sunday calls please.

THE DEHUMIDIFIER BARN has new dehumidifiers from $69.99 (General Electric). 519-767-2455

SOFT COATED Wheaten Terrier pups for sale. Champion bloodlines. Ready to go. Call 519-787-9384.

23 Buildings, 1300 Suites In Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & Fergus areas info@williamsandmcdaniel.com

Small Town Living in the Heart of Fergus Convenience at your door. Shopping & walking trails. Large eat-in kitchen, 1, 2 bedroom suites. Call 1-888-902-7009 or 519-546-3105 www.wandmcd.com 1 BDRM APT. 1st floor, good for Seniors, $616/mo, free parking, free heat, utilities separate. Adult building. 519-846-5242 2 BEDROOM apt. in Elora available May 1. Rent is $705/month+ hydro. First and last required. No smoking or pets permitted. Call 519-787-0466. ARTHUR 1-BDRM. APT. $575/month + hydro. Newer windows and paint. Access to large yard and in-building laundry. 519-831-7088. Please leave a message. ELORA bachelor apt. 3rd floor, skylights, high ceiling $600 inclusive. 519-843-3183 ELORA- New area apt. 2 bedroom 1100sqft lower level of beautiful raised bungalow brand new, ceramic tile, oak cabinets, fridge, stove, laundry, parking. Utilities included. Central air. No smoking or pets. $1100/mo. Just a few blocks from Jefferson. Avail. May 1. Call 519-835-2476.

FERGUS bachelor apt. near downtown in old house $425+ utilities. 519-843-3183 FERGUS DOWNTOWNlarge 2 bedroom apt. $800 + hydro. Central water heating, parking and garbage included. No pets. 519-787-0039 FERGUS, BRIGHT 1-bedrm apt. in quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to downtown now available. No pets, no smoking, references. $685/mth inclusive. 519-766-4773 FREE 1 MONTH RENT Fergus century stone large 1 bedroom, $710+ utilities. Please call 519-843-4939 or 519-823-5711. HILLCREST Apts. Bachelor, one, two, and three bedroom apts. Great building with spacious, clean apts. BBQ & picnic area. $630 to $1020. To view call 519-787-5163. LARGE 2 bedoom apt. in Harriston, $450/mo + utilities. Fridge and stove included. 519-338-2310 MOUNT FOREST- newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts. available immediately Mature tenants only please. Call 416-427-8504. PALMERSTON- One and two bedroom non-smoking apartments in quiet adult building. Includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer, private balcony, controlled entry, storage area, parking. Call 519-343-5149. PALMERSTON- Spacious 1 bedroom upper unit with garage and workshop. Fridge and stove included. $575+ utilities. Call 519-763-1795. QUALITY APTS. in the Heart of Elora- Locally known, homey setting, controlled entrance, hardwood floors, 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Walk to downtown. Call 519846-5456 or 519-546-3105 www.wandmcd.com SKYLINE 1, 2 & 3 bdrms. Clean & quite building from $600 heat, hydro & water incl. Security entrance, handicap elevator, laundry & building mangers on-site. 156 Egremont St., Mount Forest 519-261-0532. Visit www.Skylineonline.ca

ARTHUR STOREFRONT downtown beside new library. $695 includes heat, electric, sewer and water. Available NOW!!! 800-985-9575 or 905-891-2140. DOWNTOWN FERGUS commercial unit- 2 room with bathroom, approx. 400 sq.ft. $400 all incl. 519-831-4637 SHOP SPACE for rent in Arthur- Suitable for auto or small engine repair and many other uses. Office, washroom, 10’ overhead door, gas heat. Available now. 519-323-0271, leave message. SUPER CLEAN, 1040 sq.ft. commercial unit in the Beckett Centre in Fergus. Prime space for your business! $850+ utilities and taxes, available now. Call Paul at Royal LePage RCR for more details, 519-994-1780.

SEASONAL CAMPSITES & Cottages available. Family camp located on inland lake. Sauble Beach/Wiarton area. For info. call 519-537-5985.

178 CHALMERS ST., Elora $242,900. Call free recorded message for info: 1-888-8920061 ext. 70. Open House on Sat., April 16th, 1pm-2:30pm.

PAGE FORTY The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 15, 2011

2.2 ACRES 5 min. north of Fergus. Possible lot serverance. Brick bungalow, 39yr., new roof/windows, 3bdrm./granny suite, walk-out basement, 50x26 heated shop and horse barn. $349,900. Call to view, 519-323-4343. GORGEOUS four bedroom home in desirable south Fergus neighbourhood $389,900. Visit www.gem-of-a-house. weebly.com for complete details/photos. Open House April 17, noon-2:00. 560 Athol St. Private Sale. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APR. 17, 12-4PM FERGUS townhouse for sale- 1100 sq.ft., updated kitchen and bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, laminate floors, exposed concrete patio, 1 car garage, well maintained. Close to all amenities. 704 DennyGate $224,900. 519-830-0216 Mark

Condos For Rent NEW REID’S CONDO available in Fergus for May 12. 2 bedrooms, appliances included. $1050/mo + hydro. Call 519-993-6226.

FERGUS- 2 storey, 3 bdrm. semi. 1 bath, 4 appliances included. $1250 + utilities. Call for details 519-843-3999.

BELWOOD area- For rent or sale. Lot 20 Conc. 6 West Garafraxa 90 acres of land bordered by the Irvine River. Approx 80 acres of systematic tiled good cash land and approx 10 acres of cedar bush. All in one large field with no ditches. Could be sold on approval of final severance. Call 519-843-1987.

ROOM for rent in Fergus house. Parking, washer, dryer, cable, internet available. For mature person. $450/month. 519-803-1125cell or 519-7870177, ask for Rick or please leave message.

BEWARE OF OUT OF TOWN PRIVATE LENDERS Call Tracy & Ron Price, Dominion Lending Centres first and rely on local, reputable mortgage professionals who care about you. Avoid big fees from unscrupulous brokers / lenders who don’t care about you and / or who would like to take your property. We will find you the best possible solution.

Forest City Funding #10671

Call 519-843-5854 www.RonandTracy.ca PRIVATE MORTGAGE funds available. No brokerage fee. If you own Real Estate and need a loan, just call 705-3290933.

QUICKCA H FINANCIAL SERVICES Cheque Cashing Money Transfers Payday Advances Title Loans 8 Mill St. East Acton 853-9100

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Man plans walk to Toronto to protest water taking application GUELPH - Shane Philips has committed to walk 100 kilometres on April 12 and 13 to deliver a message directly to Ontario’s Minister of the Environment. His message to Minister John Wilkinson is, “Don’t renew Nestlé’s water-taking permit in Aberfoyle, and stop the bottled water industry everywhere in our province.” Philips has also offered to make his walk a fundraiser for Wellington Water Watchers, so any donations helps that group’s efforts to stop the commercial bottling of water in Wellington County – and throughout Ontario.

“I believe if we are to truly respect life everywhere and call each other equals it starts with the basic necessity of life - water” said Philips. He has walked twice from his home to the Nestle Waters Canada – Aberfoyle plant on his own initiative. A third walk, he completed with a number of Wellington Water Watchers on March 5, from downtown Guelph. The official deadline to submit comments through the EBR registry was that same day. Officials at the Ministry of the Environment assured the group that all comments opposing the permit would be accepted until

decision-making time – citing April 15 as a closing date. Philips planned to leave from the intersection at Claire and Gordon Road in Guelph April 12, heading along Highway 6 to Clappison’s corner. From there, he planned to turn onto Highway 5, which turns into Dundas Road and eventually leads him all the way to Queen’s Park. He anticipated the walk to take just over 27 hours and he has decided to walk it straight through the night of Arpril 12. Philips was seeking a brief meeting with the Wilkinson at 2pm on the steps of Queens Park on April 13. -

Group to hold five day walk to stop quarry in Dufferin County TORONTO - There will be a five day walk starting at Queens’ park at noon on Earth Day and finishing on April 26 in Melancthon Township. The walk will feature Native drumming and singing to ask Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, and opposition leaders Tim Hudack and Andrea Horwath, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Jack Layton, and Elizabeth May, to stop the mega quarry open pit mine that a Boston hedge fund is proposing for the township. The hedge fund, operating in Canada as The Highland Companies, has applied for a

Seventh fundraising fair It’s time for the seventh annual Fundraising Fair organized by the Upper Grand Learning Foundation. This year’s fair is from 1 to 8pm on April 26 at the Royal Brock Best Western Hotel at the corner of Stone and Gordon Street. Anyone interested in raising funds for a school, club, team, church, etc. will have an opportunity to sample products, gather information, and talk to the experts. The experts can help people plan a fundraiser to maximize efforts and profits. The fair is complete with music and door prizes. Admission and parking are free. For more information contact Rosemary Woods (519843-3438 or rmswoods@hotmail.com.

licence to build an open pit quarry of nearly 2,400 acres in Melancthon Township. It will be the second largest open pit mine in North America, and the largest in Canada. The area chosen is the highest point in Southern Ontario, right on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, an officially declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Below that land lies limestone, which filters the water and an aquifer that is the headwaters of several major river systems in Southern Ontario.

Organizers say the quarry will severely damage these water systems, Ontario’s food supply, and the drinking water of more than one million people. Thousands of acres will be blasted 200 feet below the water table. As proposed it is one-third the size of Toronto. Another serious concern is that the Highland Companies own more than 8,000 adjacent acres. Organizers are asking that Queen’s Park Earth Day, April 22, at noon, or anywhere along the walk.

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Lions donation - Groves hospital recently received $2,000 for its Medical Education fund to purchase audio-visual equipment, courtesy of the Linwood Lions Club. From left: Executive Director of the Groves Foundation Sherri Sutherland, and Norma Peterson, of the Fergus Lions Club representing for Linwood & District Lions. The Corporation of thesubmitted photo Township of Guelph/Eramosa

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NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE CLOSURE AND SALE OF AN UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE

Being that part of the unopened road allowance at Water Street, Plan 67 (Eden Mills) former Township of Eramosa, now known as the Township of Guelph/Eramosa.

The Corporation of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa

TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 34 and 268 of the Municipal Act, S.0.

NOTICE OF THE OF A BY-LAW AUTHORIZE 2001, c. 25,PASSING Council of the Corporation of theTO Township of Guelph/Eramosa, to pass a By-law stop up, close and conveyALLOWANCE the above-described THE CLOSUREproposes AND SALE OF AN toUNOPENED ROAD unopened road allowance to the abutting land owner (refer to map); and

Being that part of the unopened road allowance at Water Street, Plan 67 THAT on April 18, 2011 at 7:10 p.m., (Eden Mills) former Township of Eramosa, nowCouncil knownwill ashear the in person or by counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his or her lands will be prejudicially Township of Guelph/Eramosa. affected by the proposed By-law, and who applied to be heard. The meeting will

in the Council Chamber, at 8348 Wellington Road 124 (at Brucedale). TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant be to held Sections 34 and 268 of the Municipal Act, S.0. 2001, c. 25, Any person who wishes to be heard should make application to the ClerkÕ s Office Council of the Corporation of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, proposes to pass a By-law to as soon as possible. stop up, close and convey the above-described unopened road allowance to the abutting land The proposed By-law may be viewed in the ClerkÕ s Department at the Township owner (refer to map); and

County of Wellington Project no. CW2011-027 tender Window replacement

Municipal Office during regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Monday to

The County of Wellington has issued a tender for Project No. CW2011-027 for the replacement of windows at social housing townhouses located at 15 Willow Road and 39 Dawson Road in Guelph as per detailed specifications. Bidders meeting A bidders meeting for interested contractors will take place on Monday April 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. on site. (parking lot of 15 Willow Road, Guelph) Closing Date for submissions is thursday april 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Details, specifications and tender documents are available from the County of Wellington Treasury Department, Purchasing & Risk Management Services Division. Telephone 519-837-2600 ext 2910 or purchasing@wellington.ca. or on our website at www. wellington.ca

Friday. THAT on April 18, 2011 at 7:10 p.m., Council will hear in person or by counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his or her lands will be prejudicially affected by the proposed By-law, and who applied to be heard. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, at 8348 Wellington Road 124 (at Brucedale). Any person who wishes to be heard should make application to the Clerk’s Office as soon as possible.

The proposed By-law may be viewed in the Clerk’s Department at the Township Municipal Office during regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Monday to Friday. Meaghen Reid, CMO Clerk Township of Guelph/Eramosa 8348 Wellington Road 124, PO Box 700 Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0 Phone: (519) 856-9596 ext. 107 Fax: (519) 856-2240

TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA PUBLIC NOTICE WATER MAIN CLEANING PROGRAM ROCKWOOD & HAMILTON DRIVE The Township of Guelph/Eramosa will be conducting its spring controlled flushing of Hamilton Drive and Rockwood’s water mains beginning Monday April 18th 2011 and will finish on approximately June 3rd, 2011.

InformatIon SeSSIon economic Development Strategic Plan Update Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Open house 3pm-5pm Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Fergus Come out and see the direction of Economic Development activities for the next four years. Everyone welcome. Dave Rushton Manager of Economic Development

Regular flushing is an important component of a comprehensive water management program. The Township of Guelph/Eramosa flushes water mains annually to reduce the likelihood of accumulated sediment and stagnation in low circulation areas of the distribution system. Opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time cleans out these areas, along with the rest of the system. All residents should be aware that cleaning activities could create temporary instances of discoloured water. While drinking small quantities of discoloured water is not likely to cause health risk, it is recommended that residents wait until water clarity returns to normal before consuming water. Please contact Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health at 519-846-2715 if you require further clarification on this issue. Please visit our website at www.get.on.ca for Frequently Asked Questions regarding our Water Main Cleaning Program. Robin Milne, Acting Manager of Public Works Township of Guelph/Eramosa 8348 Wellington Road 124 (at Brucedale) P.O. Box 700, Rockwood, Ontario N0B 2K0 Phone: (519) 856-9596 ext. 122 Fax: (519) 856-2240

TREES FOR PUSLINCH

Meaghen Reid, CMO Clerk Township of Guelph/Eramosa 8348 Wellington Road 124, PO Box 700 Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0 Phone: (519) 856-9596 ext. 107 Fax: (519) 856-2240

“The Green Legacy”

The Green Legacy continues in 2011. The Township of Puslinch will again be offering a “Tree Day” whereby 5,000 tree seedlings will be made available (free of charge) to residents of the Township of Puslinch. (Donations to the food bank would be appreciated) This would be suitable for the individual and family who want only a few trees. The tree species will be a mixture of Green Ash, Butternut, Eastern White Cedar, Cranberry Highbush, Alternate Leaf Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood, Silky Dogwood, Common Elderberry, Elm - American or White, Eastern Hemlock, Silver and Sugar Maple, Ninebark, Bur Oak, Red Oak, Eastern White Pine, Red Pine, Popular, Norway and White Spruce, Staghorn Sumac, Eastern Sycamore, Tamarack and Black Walnut. Trees will be available for pick-up on: Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Green Shed at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle starting at 8:30 a.m. Please come early as they go fast! For further information, please contact: Township of Puslinch (519) 763-1226

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moisture problem during their life. A review completed by Health Canada found that 38 per cent of Canadian homes had indications of excessive dampness or mold. And even the most modern basements, which may remain dry for years, can suddenly become susceptible to moisture infiltration as settling occurs or conditions change around the home. A qualified home inspector will

conduct a visual inspection of the entire property for signs such as cracks, dampness or discoloration, which could indicate if or where the risk of a leak is apparent. Not only should a qualified inspector look for signs of active moisture in a basement, but he will assess the potential for future moisture problems. If the potential for water leak-

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TWO HOMES & HORSE FACILITIES Main house has 5 bdrms, 2 masters w/ ensuites, large country kit. & walkout bsmt. Second residence ideal for inlaws or tenants. Indoor arena, tack rm, wash stall, office, steel clad barn w/18 stalls, heated shop, 6 paddocks. Set on 10 ac. w/pond.

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Guelph Wellington Local Food ties in with Aberfoyle Farmers Market by Mike Robinson ABERFOYLE - It seems Taste Real has a good thing growing. Taste Real outreach coordinator Gayl Creutzberg and Matthew Bulmer were at Puslinch council April 6 to explain the Guelph Wellington Local Food initiative. Councillors quipped it was unfamiliar territory for Bulmer being on the other side of the council table. “... but friendly territory,” the former councillors said. Bulmer is president of the Aberfoyle Market Association a local not-for-profit group - to introduce Creutzberg and the Taste Real development program. “Many of you know that a farmers market depends on customers making conscious decisions to visit the market,” Bulmer stated. He said week to week those visits can generate a significant amount of destination traffic. One of the things market committee members came to understand was destination traffic has the potential to benefit other organizations, other community groups, and other businesses. “In effect, we came to see the market not so much as a destination in itself, but as a gateway to this community.” He found that interesting because he often saw Puslinch in a similar role, “as a gateway from the 401 to the city of Guelph and into Wellington.” Bulmer said what council may not realize is the initiative builds upon the many years of success in the Buy Local Buy Fresh program, which encouraged residents to get out into Wellington County to experience goods and services available. Creutzberg said, “It really depends on stakeholder partnerships, and networking to make it happen county wide.” She said the program is active in the community, adding Bulmer’s presence is proof of that commitment. “We’re developing new products and trying to focus on bringing money back into the community. I used to farm, attend local markets, and ran a food business. As a result, I know how important to have that municipal support.” She said, “Our local communities are kept alive when our businesses remain vibrant.” Creutzberg said councillors have likely seen the Guelph Wellington local food map is the foundation on which local

Youth environmental contest set TORONTO – This Environmental Defence’s young reporters for the environment program is asking young people to think about environmental issues in their community and look for a solution through a national journalism contest called Canada’s Next Green Journalist. The contest, open to youth aged 12 to 18, and is an opportunity for them to contribute an article, photo, or video about environmental issues that matter to them. Young people can submit their stories, photos, and videos until April 30. A panel of judges will choose the top eight submissions to represent Canada in the international competition. Canada’s Next Green Journalist contest and submission details can be found at www.youngreporters.ca.

The program requires membership, long term investments, resources, and financial plans Creutzberg said she hopes to be able to return to report on the organization’s success. “While it’s all very nice to promote local food, but as busy people, how often can we be scooting down a country road to go pick up a product?” As a result, a smaller map was created to show people where they can buy local food “right now” while they are grocery shopping. “We’re trying to rebuild that whole lifestyle component She suggested taking the family to a local farmer’s market, sit down for a coffee and treat, and while there, do the grocery shopping. Councillor Susan Fielding called the proposal a wonderful idea, and “I would be happy if we can find $500 somewhere to support your initiative.” Those sentiments were echoed by other councillors. Councillor Ken Roth considered them “very aggressive goals.” He noted that he had been in the food business all his life, and sympathizes with a goal of gaining market share.

projects can be built. “We’ve actually got four projects going on right now.” One is to get locally grown food into area hospitals, schools, and day care facilities. The food hub has not yet been launched but the intent is to bring it to one place to remain economically viable. There are also discussions on accessibility and affordability. Creutzberg said Taste Real marketing works to bring in tourism dollars, and involves bed and breakfasts, accommodation, and restaurants. She said in WaterlooWellington $4.41-million is being spent on food. “That money is going to the head offices of the chain stores and its leaving the community. She said with a small start, the group can start to funnel that money back to the local community. She asked for council support through a strategic membership category, and hopes to see other municipalities come on board. “We’re marketing your community, your small businesses, and your farmers’ market.”

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rearrange our layout to accommodate the number of vendors. We are in excellent shape in terms of vendors; what we have to do now is draw in the customers to ensure the vendors are successful and stay.” He also appreciates the facility is there. “We realize we are fulfilling a role for the community in this new facility, but without the facility we would not be there.

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Councillor Jerry Schmidt considered the plan an excellent idea and believes they were on the right track. Mayor Dennis Lever questioned some of the population figures. He said the documents indicate 318,000 people eating in Wellington County. “Where did you come up with those figures?” Creutzberg used Statistics Canada information and information from WaterlooWellington Community Futures. Lever said those numbers are more than the population of Wellington County and Guelph combined. He wondered if some of the Waterloo numbers are included. Lever also said that he had visited the group’s website, which identifies Puslinch farms. “I’d like to see a lot more than there are,” he added.

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A little fraud awareness goes a long way to protect people OTTAWA - What gives? A retail clerk just refused to take your $20 bill, thinking it’s a counterfeit. You feel embarrassed and offended. This is worse than that time you somehow set off a store’s alarm system and the security officer had to look through your bag. But you shouldn’t be offended. In a roundabout way, the clerk who refused that $20 actually did everyone a favour. Routinely checking the security features of all bills - large and small - protects everyone. It allows businesses to intercept counterfeit bills to keep

them out of the cash flow and out of our change. Fraud Prevention Month, a campaign aimed at raising awareness and preventing Canadians from becoming victims of fraud. The 100-plus participating public and private organizations all work together to put a face on fraud: how to recognize it, stop it, and report it. The Bank of Canada participates in that effort by helping businesses and consumers protect themselves against counterfeit money. But that’s not all. A new series of polymer

bank notes is set to launch late this year. These polymer notes will incorporate innovative security features to help keep us ahead of counterfeiting. Spotting a counterfeit bill depends on knowing genuine bills and their security features. Here is a recap of how to check a bill (the ones with a metallic stripe): - Touch the front of the bill. The ink feels thicker on the large number and the words Bank of Canada Banque du Canada along the left edge. - Tilt the bill. Check the colour shifts in the metallic

stripe on the front and the goldto-green dashes on the back. - Look through the bill. Hold it to the light to check the ghost image, puzzle number, and dashes forming a solid line. So, whether the clerk or the customer, people can help stop counterfeits from entering the cash flow. During a transaction, if seeing a suspected counterfeit bill, this is what to do. - politely explain you suspect that it’s counterfeit; - ask for another note (and check it too); - advise the person to check

the note with local police; and - inform local police of the incident possibly involving counterfeit money. Be courteous and do not put yourself at risk. Remember that the person in possession of the bill could be an innocent victim and not realize that the note is suspicious. If you notice a suspicious bill after the fact - say when cashing out and spot it in your till, or when checking how much cash is in a wallet and one of those bills doesn’t look quite right - give it to local police for examination. If it

turns out to be real, they will return it. Do not pass it on. It’s a criminal offence to knowingly pass counterfeit cash on to someone else. No matter the scenario, the police should be informed of possible counterfeiting activity in the community. People’s actions may prevent others from becoming victims of fraud, help stop other criminal activity that is funded by counterfeiting, and contribute to bringing counterfeiters to justice.

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Huge Private Lot. Updated double wide mobile with 4 season sunrm. Updates incl. roof (05), some windows, 12x16 heated shed, kitchen, large master easily converted to 2 bdrms. Appliances incl. Enjoy economical home ownership in well managed Conestoga Estates. Call Maureen and Jim.

Exquisite Wrighthaven Bungalow! Beautiful porcelain floors thru main living space, cherry kitchen, granite counters & breakfast bar, spa like ensuite, walk to downtown and Grand river. Call Maureen and Jim. 45 White Bark Way, Pine Meadows sat. Apr. 16th 3:30-4:30pm

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This ONE OWNER sidesplit with over 2000sqft of finished living area, in ground pool, scenic view & on one of the most desirable streets is a ONCE in a lifetime chance for you!! Too many upgrades to mention. Call Pat Heffernan.

Located on a paved road 15 min. to Fergus, 50 min. to 401. Quality home built in 2002 this 1877 sqft bungalow is open concept with large front deck overlooking farmer’s fields, great rm w/ vaulted ceiling, hdwd floors, oversized 2 car garage with 100 amp sub-panel & walk down to partially fin. bsmt. Call Claire.

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Historic Elora Gorge... Is your backyard, over 300 ft of river frontage very close to Salem Mill water-falls. 2800sqft home with a long list of updates & upgrades including total kitchen in 2008. Plenty of natural light in every rm & a backyard oasis with privacy, sun decks, stone patio & fire pit; much more. Call Frank J. Wilson

Excellent commercial retail property in Grand Valley, great location, features ample parking, with loading dock to main floor. Bright second storey is perfect for office space. Separate entrance to large basement allows for future rental storage area? Call Lisa Hansen Tribble

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This beautiful 4 bdrm 2 1/2 storey Victorian with a huge lot with loads of privacy on the multi level deck & a very quiet area. Backs onto community park & 10 min walk to downtown. Call Jim Bowman.

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Lovely in town Drayton Home. Loaded with character & charm from it’s natural wood trim, floor & staircase to the generous sized rooms, backing onto green belt w/walking trail & conservation area. Central air, steel roof, vinyl windows & gas fp. walk to schools & downtown. Only 25 min from KW! Call Claire Welsh or Lisa Hansen Tribble.

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Affordable Country Bungalow. 0.58 recently tiled (09) acres in Belwood. This renovated bungalow with Geothermal heat (09), completely updated modern 5pc bath (10), laminate flooring in living rm w/vaulted ceilng with some stone surround wood fireplace & sliders out to massive 2 tier deck. Affordable living close to town! Call Claire

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This raised bungalow has only had 1 owner. Almost 2000sqft of living area including 3 bdrms, 3 baths & a bright finished rec rm. Very attractive & sitting on a deep 247’ lot. See it now with Pat Heffernan

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This 4 bedroom 2 storey nestled on a quiet crescent could be your next move. With a generous room sizes & beautiful layout with finished rec room will be sure to finish this picture. Call Jim Bowman.

This home on 1/2 acre lot boasts large principle rms, formal dining rm & large sunken living rm w/fireplace. Open concept kitchen, salt water pool. Your Host Claire Welsh

$219,900

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2 Bdrm, 1100sqft home on a large lot (70x200) right in town. Updates include a new high efficiency furnace & C/A 09, newer floors, roof (03-04), electrical, most windows & doors, upgraded insulation in the basement & attic. 1 car detached garage as well! No rental items, all owned! Quick possession available. Call Alyssa.

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Victorian Perfection! This lovingly restored 5 bdrm, 2.5 storey semi detached in heart of Arthur boasts charm & character. Gorgeous wood trim throughout w/hdwd floors. Kitchen features upgrades as chef style cook-top w/ BBQ option & loads of cupboard space & slate floor. Call Jim Bowman.

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Over 2600sqft of gorgeous lake view living. This 3 bdrm west coast style 2 storey offers delightful upgrades such as gourmet kitchen 7 wrap around second storey patio w/breathtaking view of Belwood Lake. Call Jim Bowman.

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$529,900

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4 Acres of Privacy in prime Elora location! Sidesplit with 2 br’s up & 2 down. Stainless steel counters & 3 way gas fp in kitchen. Stunning glass solarium/spa room. Treed views from every window. Interlock driveway accommodates 10+ cars. If privacy & acreage are at the top of your list then call 519-787-0203 Today!

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REMAX Real Estate Centre Inc., 782 Tower St. S. Fergus, ON 519.787.0203

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Lots of Room to Welcome Your Family! Beautifully maintained 3 br. raised bungalow, spacious kitchen/dinette with plenty of cupboards & walk-out to large deck. Close to schools & features finished rec room w/gas FP & bar, 2 full baths, central air, water softener, gas BBQ line to deck & MORE! $234,900

519.993.6226

Free InFo SeSSIon

Move-in ready family home in friendly village. Many improvements in this 3 bdrm home: bathrm & back roof ’04, windows, siding & insulation ’08, electrical ’06. Red brick hides underneath siding on front of house. Hdwd floors in extra-large kitchen & in living rm. New carpet in main floor den. The Price is Right! Come &see. $134,900

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Classic Brick home – built to last! Careful remodeling has preserved the antique charm of this 3 br house – kitchen and some windows upgraded. Rich wood trim throughout. Master BR has sitting room overlooking back garden. Detached workshop for the handyman. $169,900.

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Great Family Home Close to schools and in a good neighbourhood, this brick bungalow is finished up and down. Lg. rec room has gas fireplace, Florida room overlooks a nicely landscaped back yard. 2 full baths— one for you and one for the teenagers! Long-life steel roof on main house, economical gas heating. $215,000

3 bedroom side split located on a quiet street close to downtown. Updates include: gas furnace 2010, roof 2010, most windows and doors 2010, insulated garage door 2010. Attached garage, fenced yard. Terrific value at $194,500

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Palmerston: Ready and Waiting for Your Business! Income from 3 apartments will help you to cover your costs while you establish yourself. Downtown Revitalization studies will help you determine what the community needs—info available in Rite Trak office. Property is being severed off of larger complex. The customers are here! $275,000

Palmerston: Former Palmerston Creamery building. Get your friends together and create a co-op business. Lots of storage and different areas for wide variety of businesses plus 1 br. apt. Our Downtown Revitalization study has determined that we need combination shop- Fordwich: Looking for a project? Here it is! ping and there is a movement afoot to Shop $30,000 Call Marg for further information on Local! Property is partially fenced. $175,000 this property.

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Palmerston: Beautiful 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath Home! Move your family right in & enjoy your own pool this summer! Extensive updates: new flooring, siding, mostly new windows. Master ensuite w/ whirlpool tub, main flr laundry. Large deck leads to above ground pool. 10’ x 10’ shed. Walking distance to downtown. $217,500

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Turn key operation,all chattels and equipment included. Unique restaurant with a large hall and living quarters on the upper level. Totally refurbished, located across from the Drayton theatre. Call Robert Leblond. $329,500

Welcome to Woodhill. Come see this beautiful home! Over 2000 sq ft of living space, hdwd floors, updated kitchen with moveable island, sunken dining room with fireplace and finished basement. The master bdrm is spacious with his and her closets and a full ensuite. At the side of the house is a gravel pad, perfect for extra parking or storing your boat. Alaina Lewis. $309,900

Cathy Daultry Sales Representative

www.ClaireWelsh.com Call Coldwell Banker

Padfield Realty BRokeRage

Family Owned & Operated since 1975 padfield@coldwellbanker.ca

2 bedroom unit located in the adult section of the park with year round usage available. Nice front porch for relaxing or your BBQ. Large storage shed with hydro. Lots of potential here, economical living. Alice Campbell or Robert Leblond. $54,000

ATTENTION HORSE OWNERS ... STALLS NOW AVAILABLE!

Brand spanking new horse barn with 23 12x12 stalls each with a window. Tack room with lockers and 80x160 Arena. Daily exercise and outdoor paddocks. We cater to all disciplines. Large groups welcome. $500.00 per month, negotiable for large groups. Contact Alice Campbell for more details.

Alaina Lewis Sales Representative

#1 FEMALE AGENT IN CENTRE WELLINGTON 2008-2010

(519) 323-3022 1-800-354-6795 Mount Forest

SPECTACULAR, END UNIT TOWNHOUSE with second level deck and walkout from basement onto landscaped lot. No building to the rear and an excellent Southerly view over the Saugeen River Valley. This exceptionally well maintained `Plume` built home offers an excellent lifestyle opportunity. This home is on a low traffic street and is located close to hospital and churches. $249,900

BRICK BUNGALOW – 3 bedrooms. Upgrades include roof, furnace & air conditioning, insulation, windows and more. Landscaped lot 70’ x 234’, good area close to downtown. Double paved drive, garage & large garden shed. Spacious rear deck covered overhead, overlooks private rear yard. Nice package! $195,900

MANY UPGRADES - former church manse has all of its original grace and charm: transom windows, refinished trim & hardwood flooring throughout, Front verandah, mature maple trees, large hedge-lined lot. 4 bdrms, 1.5 baths, ground floor laundry, private office/nursery off master. $174,900

HOME OFFICE OR IN-LAW SUITE OPTION. Formerly a veterinarian home office & residence, this 3132 sq.ft. custom 3 bdrm home with oversized single car garage & 2 car garage is also suitable for home business or in-law suite. Full front porch, private 5`x33` porch at rear. Close to high school, shopping, etc. Good area. $259,000

BEING DESIGNED NOW for 1.64 acre woodlot with natural gas available. Approx. 1650 sq. ft. + 2 car garage, features cathedral ceiling and private deck to rear. Available as U-finish shell package, or move-in. Custom design and finish. Time to choose interior finishes. Bonus insulation package.

Kirsty Coles Sales Representative

1.5 ACRES, modern shed, move in condition. 17 year old 3+1 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1,650 sq. ft. home sparkles with `pride of ownership`. Manicured grounds with flowerbeds. spacious principal rooms, ground floor laundry, oversized double car garage with stairway to basement level. Metal clad shed is great for the hobbyist. Just 6 miles north of Mount Forest. $321,900

Paul Knights Sales Representative

Robert Leblond Sales Representative

Terry Fleet Sales Representative

Robert Walker Sales Representative

Harry Mclaren Sales Representative

BRIAN PADFIELD Sales Representative 519-323-1906

BILL NELSON Broker 519-323-4660

PAGE FORTY SIX The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 15, 2011

County gets Green Legacy grant

carsonreidhomes.com

Family Homes in Fergus from

A New Family Community in Elora

$274,200

from

$319,700

Detached bungalow & two storey homes on Detached bungalow & two story family homes 40’ & 50’ lots with some backing onto open on 50’ & 60’ homesites, close to downtown, space & pond schools. Adjacent to mature residential area. Model Home: 617 Black St, Fergus Model Home: Irvine St & Bricker Ave, Elora ph: 519-787-7837 ph: 519-846-0200 Mon-Thur 11-7, Sat 12-5 Tue 9-5, Wed - Thur 11-7, Fri 9-5, Sat 12-5

tree maintenance and the construction of arboretums to tree watering technology research and tackling urban heat islands. “We were once again incredibly impressed by the innovative ideas from Canadian municipalities who are making tree planting a priority in their communities,” said Mary Desjardins, Executive Director of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. “The response exceeded our expectations and I applaud all applicants for placing such importance on creating greener streets.” Tree Canada President Michael Rosen said, “With 80 per cent of Canadians living in cities and towns, our urban forests deserve greater attention. The [two groups] are focusing much needed resources to help Canadian communities better protect and manage their trees.” Other Ontario winners of grants were Gananoque, Guelph, Kenora, London, Pickering and Thunder Bay.

TD Green Streets awards grants for innovative municipal tree planting initiatives. The 23 recipients will receive grants of up to $15,000 to green their Canadian municipalities. The funds will be used for tree planting, as well as maintenance and educational activities. This year, TD Green Streets received applications from 103 municipalities, Business Improvement Areas, and First Nations communities across Canada. The selected applications ranged from sustainable

WELLINGTON CTY - TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and Tree Canada recently announced the 23 communities receiving cash from the 2011 TD Green Streets program - and one of those is Wellington County. The funds will be used to help the Green Legacy program which will plant 157,000 trees across the county for windbreaks and to increase forest cover from 9% to 17%. Funds will assist in the stock and busing of students to plant the trees.

Turn to our second section

InSIdE WEllInGTOn

for your Rural life news

BROKERAGE INdEpENdENTLy OWNEd ANd OpERATEd

Experience the beautiful scenery & small town charm of Arthur. Expansive 50 & 60’ homesites with average lot depths of 145’. Design the bungalow of your dreams, or a beautiful 4 bedroom home with loads of room in the backyard for family activities.

TownandRuralHomes.com 295 Alma St., (beside the Petro-Canada Station)

1-866-606-9922 • 1-519-856-9922 or email: info@townandruralhomes.com

Richard Ward Sales Rep.

$257,400

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IN 6 Custom built

145 Schmidt Dr. Sat & Sun: 1-3

Elora Model Home:

beside Park

Custom built cape cod sitting on 7.4 acres/shop/river. Hardwood bush.

11 Bricker Ave Tues & Friday 9 - 5, Wed & Thurs 11 - 7, Sat 12 - 5

$729,000.00

James Coffey Sales Representative 519-848-2819

46 aCre “Country estate”

“Glen Ewen Springs” estate. A remarkable country estate property. 46 Acres including 2250sqft custom bungalow w/fully finished walkout Bsmt, 3 stall horse barn w/attached heated shop, storage area, 1 bedrm apartment, 2 ponds, beautiful setting.

$1,180,000.00

www.pinestonehomes.ca Open House Sun 2-4 Open House Sun 2-4 Open House Sun 2-4 Open House Sun 2-4 Open House Sun 2-4

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$409,900 $409,900 $409,900 $409,900 $409,900

6479 HWY 6479 HWY 89898989 6479 HWY 6479 HWY 6479 HWY 89 Mount Forest Mount Forest Mount Forest Mount Forest Mount Forest 519-323-2416 519-323-2416 519-323-2416 519-323-2416 519-323-2416

Located beside the park at 25 Memorial in Eden Mills. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home is much large than it appears. Long list of updates inc.; kitchen, baths, roof, windows & more. Very well kept & perfect for 1st time buyers/retirees or a family.

1.44 acre lot. Located on 6th Line Eramosa between Well 22 & 30th Sideroad.

$169,000.00

$319,000.00

PieCe of History

Located at 141 Main St. N. in Rockwood. This all brick bungalow built in the late 1800’s is tastefully updated throughout. Unique features include handcrafted stone wall, children’s loft play area & the bonus of a studio/barn/workshop in the spacious backyard. Larger than it appears.

New Price $258,900.00

Country estate

This Century Stone home, totally renovated in 1999 with large addition provides 4000sqft of luxury living. Gourmet kit., hdwd & ceramic flrs, soaring cathedral ceiling in great rm, 5 pce ensuite, gas fireplaces, etc, the list goes on. The towering mature tree lined drive leads you to this 2.5 acre park like setting min. from Belwood Lake.

$689,900.00

178 alMa st. coMMercial space in rockwood. $1200/mth for 1000sqft. Up to 2000sqft available. call for details.

Open House Sun 1-4 Open House Sun 1-4 Open House Sun 1-4 Open House Sun 1-4 Open House Sun 1-4

$599,000 $599,000 $599,000 $599,000 $599,000

Sales Rep.

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Al McPhedran

313 Daniel Cres 313 Daniel Cres 313 Daniel Cres 313 Daniel Cres 313 Daniel Cres Elora Elora Elora Elora Elora 519-846-2334 519-846-2334 519-846-2334 519-846-2334 519-846-2334

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$399,900 $399,900 $399,900 $399,900 $399,900

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339 Daniel Cres 339 Daniel Cres 339 Daniel Cres 339 Daniel Cres 339 Daniel Cres Elora Elora Elora Elora Elora 519-846-0547 519-846-0547 519-846-0547 519-846-0547 519-846-0547

560 Athol 560 Athol Street 560 Athol Street 560 Athol Street 560 Athol Street Fergus Fergus Fergus Fergus Fergus 519-835-9856 519-835-9856 519-835-9856 519-835-9856 519-835-9856

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$299,900 $299,900 $299,900

560 Elora Street Elora Street 560560 Elora Street Fergus Fergus Fergus 519-766-8365 519-766-8365 519-766-8365

www.PropertyGuys.com | 519.824.7253 www.peakrealestate.com

Doug Gilmore

Ingrid Benning

Nelly Hofer Sales Rep.

Broker

Sales Rep.

Realty & auctions inc. BRokeRage independently owned & opeRated

Branch Office

Milverton. Large 3 bedroom home. Call Kim 519-338-3986

$219,900

MLS

Raised bungalow on 64’x200’lot. Close to schools and shopping. Call Ingrid

$214,900

Broker

Kim Matthews Sales Rep.

Head Office

21 Wellington Street, Drayton, On N0G1P0 Bus: 519-638-0033

MLS

Terry Cormack

Clean 2+1 bedroom bungalow with attached garage. Call Kim or Helen.

$169,900

MLS 948132

Minto. Broiler property with automated systems. Call Doug 519-292-9270 www.douggilmore.ca

**NEW LISTING**

Character and charm in spotless family home! Call Ingrid

519-292-0935

Sales Rep.

Chris Diemert Sales Rep.

Dale W. Litt Broker

Branch Office

195 Wallace Ave, N, Listowel, On N4W1K8 Bus: 519-291-2299

MLS 153941

David Horst

242 Main Street W. Palmerston, On N0G2P0 Bus: 519-343-3619

MLS 586073

MLS 2341000012075050000

MLS 110203

New condos being built. Possession for September. Call Nelly 519-505-4233

Nicely decorated 1 BR home on large lot with mature trees. Perfect for the single person or retiree.

rothsay. Dream Home Site! Oversized lot in quiet villaqe setting! 198’x198’ ready for your new home. Call Ingrid 519-292-0935

$237,500

$129,900

$34,900

The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 15, 2011 PAGE FORTY SEVEN

Foundation’s grants program lets county kids be kids

GUELPH - The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is well into another year of letting kids be kids. Its grants program provides financial assistance to children in need so they can enjoy activities like sports, arts and camp.

In 2011, children who live in Wellington County have been given the opportunity to take part in activities like gymnastics, swimming lessons, music lessons, skating, and even snowboarding. Families that receive fund-

ing from the program are those who have a household income of less than $40,000. Those families include single parent families, those dealing with a job loss or health issues, and various other circumstances. The grants program will

fund up to $400 of the registration fees each year for the activities chosen by the child and family. The foundation is able to offer the program through fundraising initiatives and the support of community partners, businesses, and

residents. Families that would like to find out more about the program may visit www. childrensfoundation.org or call 1-877-826-9551. Anyone interested in helping children can also contact the foundation.

** Broker * Sales Representative

RCR Realty,

Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Helping you is what we do!

165 Main Street South | Mount Forest | www.royallepagercr.com | Phone:

RCR Mount FoReSt

519-323-4145|1-877-666-5436

WALK TO ALL AMENITIES. The perfect starter home located on a huge lot in the core of Mt Forest. Upgrades incl windows, metal roof, insulation, central air, wtr softner, reverse osmosis system & Wightman fibre optics to mention a few. Don’t miss out, call Carol today. $168,900.

SECLUDED ESTATE AWAY FROM THE WORLD. Where else could you share your front yard with the deer. Surrounded by nature this home & shop have it all. Spacious rooms, new cherry kitchen, hrdwd & ceramic throughout, upgraded windows, roof shingles + geothermal heating & air. Just move in and enjoy the perfection and privacy. Call for a private viewing now! $400,000. Call Carol.

JOHn THOMSOn*

2 STOREY BRICK HOME. Attached garage & shop, country kitchen, den & living rm, 2 baths, 3 bdrms, paved drive, gas heat. Move in and enjoy! $164,900. Call Dwight.

SPACIOUS 3 BDRM MODULAR HOME. Open concept kitchen & living rm, 4 pc bath & laundry combo, deck, att. garage, tool shed, treed leased lot. Just move in and live at ease. $56,900. Call Dwight.

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EXCELLENT 14X70 MOBILE HOME. On large lot in Conestoga Estates. Unit in very good condition and comes with all major appliances. Real affordable living here. $64,900. Call Ken.

EXCEPTIONAL COUNTRY HOME on 1.10 acre lot overlooking Saugeen River situated on paved rd. Private setting. Close to Mt Forest. Open concept main flr w/open staircase to 3 BR loft, sunken LR w/fireplace, mn fl laundry, huge double garage w/unfinished loft, finished rec rm. $339,000. Call Doug.

GOOD 2+2 BEDROOM Schwindt built home in desirable area of Mount Forest. Hardwood and ceramic floors, central air cond., paved double driveway, fenced yard, fully finished lower level with large rec room, full bath and 2 extra bedrooms. Priced to sell! $284,000. Call Ken.

CAROL MCCULLOCH*

Saturday april 16th, 2011 NooN - 4:00 p.m.

185 Barber ave South, listowel, oN Call John thomson for appointment at 519-323-4145. www.jatrealestate.com 22 ACRE FARM. Solid bank barn with lean-to & hay shed. Set up for beef. Mobile home on property currently rented. $299,000. Call Doug.

KEn GREEnE*

ELEGANT & MODERN VICTORIAN. 40-60 minute gentle commute to Guelph, KW, Stratford or Lake Huron. Over 3000 sq.ft. of finished living space. 9&1/2` ceilings, hdwd flrs, 4season sun rm w/gas f.p., 4 lrge BRs, 3 baths incl. ensuite, lrge LR, DR & a den/library/office w/separate entrance off porch. Heated by ht wtr & fully insulated. 10 min. walking radius of all amenities and schools. $375,900. Call John.

DOUG OUG MACDOnALD**

DWiGHT BEnSO BEnSOn*

** Broker, * Sales Representative

RCR DuRHAM

519.369.3590 | 366 Garafraxa St. S., Durham (at the L&M Plaza)

John G. Lamberts* www.johnlamberts.com

Cell: 519-369-7421

BUY NOW! nice 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 full baths. nice eat-in kitchen, mfl laundry & a workshop in bsmt. Concrete Drive. Quiet location near the Saugeen River. $199,900. Call Jane (10-78)

PREMIER LOCATION MOBILE HOME. Excellent home perfect for retirees. 2 bedrooms, open concept LR & kitchen. Also features a family room + storage area. Covered front porch. 2 Storage sheds & canvas coverall included. $97,500. Call Jane (10-25)

RENOVATED BUNGALOW. 3 bdrm. home, located close to shopping. Recent upgrades include windows, flooring, bath & kitchen cupboards. Large deck off dining area. new storage shed. ideal property for retiree or as a starter home. $147,900. Call John (11-3)

Jane anne Varey* WOODED PARADISE. Lovingly cared for bungalow on 4.12 acre hardwood lot. Home features 3 bdrms., nice size kitchen, separate DR, new ensuite, walk-out bsmt. has finished rec. room w/ wood burning fireplace. Many recent upgrades. Freshly decorated throughout. new roof & oil furnace. Relax on 1 of 2 decks or in the screened gazebo, all surrounded by beautiful gardens. Det., double car garage w/attached workshop, out-buildings and facilities suitable for small business. Located on paved country road. new Price: $299,000. Call John (10-35)

janevarey@royallepage.ca Cell: 519-369-4123

IDEAL FOR SENIORS. 2 + 1 bdrm. townhouse condo. Fully dev. Bsmt. Backs onto treed area & walking trail to Saugeen River. Front & back decks. Att. single car garage; Paved drive. Condo fee of $140./ month covers all outside maintenance. Very economical living. $152,000. Call John (11-9)

BEAUTIFULLY CARED FOR COUNTRY BUNGALOW. 2 + 1, nice sized bdrms. 2.5 baths. Fully dev. bsmt has private 3rd bdrm, full bath & rec. room. Property offers lots of storage space. Large deck w/hot tub. Att., double garage, det. workshop/ garage & 2 storage sheds. All this on a lovely treed 3.8 acre property w/stream at back boundary. $279,900. Call John (10-51)

206 George Street | Arthur | www.royallepagercr.com |Phone: OPEN HOUSE EASTRiDGE LAnDinG SUBDiViSiOn, ARTHUR. SAT. & SUn. 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. HOST: JAMES COFFEY.

OTHER LOTS AnD PLAnS TO CHOOSE FROM. “2+2 bedroom raised bungalow with over 2300 sq.ft. of living area. Quality built by Pinestone Homes. Pricing from the mid $200’s.

VERY PRIVATE PROPERTY! 100 Acre retreat property w/mix of hardwood, mixed bush, wet land & open land. Stream crosses property. Rolling land. Snowmobile trails. Close to Beaver Valley. Located on a year round access road. $199,500. Call Jane (10-70)

519-848-2819 | Fax: 519-848-5792

RCR ARtHuR

OPEN HOUSE LOT 99, COnESTOGA ESTATES. SATURDAY, APRiL 16,2011. 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. HOST: ART ROELOFSEn

LiKE nEW 2 bedroom modular home. Gas heat, central air. Wrap around front deck, rear deck with patio door off master bedroom. Large 10’x16’ shed. Great starter/ retirement home. $129,500.00

JUST LiSTED – well maintained 3 bedroom semi-detached home in a desirable location in Arthur. Features pine floors in living and dining rooms. Attached garage. new roof. Deck and fully fenced rear yard. Great family home at an affordable cost. $169,900.00.

AFFORDABLE COUnTRY LiVinG – nice 3 bedroom raised bungalow with over 1300 sq.ft. living space. Living room, dining room and kitchen plus finished rec room with cozy fireplace/stove. Private rear fenced patio area and huge yard. Large 2 car garage with double cement driveway. Located between Arthur and Mount Forest. $249,900.00.

HOUSE & WORKSHOP – located close to downtown, this 4 bedroom home has 1400 sq.ft. living space. The detached 24’x20’ workshop is ideal for the handyman. Well maintained property. $199,900.00.

UniQUE PROPERTY - in Moorefield with over 2200 sq.ft. of living space. This home features a beautiful living room with wood fireplace, open staircase to the second level, large kitchen, separate dining area, main floor master bedroom with ensuite. Attached garage. Located on a large lot. $239,900.00.

james coffey * AUTOMOTiVE BODY SHOP – nice 3+1 bedroom brick bungalow with many recent improvements. Modern detached 3000 sq.ft. shop with office, ideal for the automotive enthusiast. newer shed plus small take-out fry shop. Conveniently located on busy Highway 6 between Arthur and Mount Forest. $595,000.00.

ECOnOMCiAL STARTER HOME - This solid home offers over 1200 sq.ft. of living area. Main floor has kitchen, dining room, living room and den. Upper level has 3 bedrooms. Conveniently located close to all amenities. $164,900.00.

119 ACRE FARM – well built 4 bedroom circa 1887 Victorian farmhouse with original details. Older shed for storage. Features 70 acres currently workable, partly tiled, also aprx. 24 acres hardwood bush with sugar bush potential. Good cash crop farm or recreation property with many bush trails. Easy commuting distance to major centers. $595,000.00.

BEAUTiFUL RAiSED BUnGALOW - in a desirable neighbourhood in Arthur. This tastefully decorated custom built home has many upgrades including cathedral ceiling, main floor laundry, impressive ensuite, custom kitchen with walk-out to a large rear deck. A large bright unspoiled basement awaits your future plans. $267,000.00

QUiET ViLLAGE SETTinG – well built home with over 1700 sq.ft. of living area. Large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rec room in basement with walk-out to large yard. 34’x80’ shed. Early possession possible. $259,900.00.

FAMiLY OWnED high volume Restaurant/Variety Store in rural Village setting, on busy Highway 6. This profitable 40 seat restaurant attracts a local clientele everyday and would offer new owners unlimited possibilities. Potential for owner’s apartment on 2nd floor. includes property, business, equipment, inventory. Call for details. $399,900.00.

GREAT STARTER/RETiREMEnT HOME – centrally located in Arthur. This neat and tidy 2+1 bedroom home is well maintained and in move-in condition. Beautiful finished basement for extra living space. Quick closing possible. $224,000.00

WALK TO TOWn - this property features a large 4 bedroom home with several updates. new rec room. 40’x51’ insulated and heated shop with 2 large bay doors. Second floor mezzanine. Triple wide paved driveway. Zoning permits a trucking company, but offers lots of possibilities. $279,900.00.

AMAZinG PROPERTY - just on the edge of Arthur. 3.5 acres with an outstanding custom built home. Unique open concept layout offers a gourmet kitchen, an impressive great room with huge fieldstone fireplace, master bedroom with designer ensuite. Tastefully decorated throughout. Large rear patio with pergola sitting area and fireplace. Must be Seen! $529,000.00.

95 ACRE FARM – located 20 minutes west of Orangeville. Large 2200 sq.ft. home with 2 newer additions. Large living room & formal dining room with several bright windows. Country kitchen with antique wood stove. 3 bedrooms. Many upgrades. Large shed 50’x64’; shed 26’x50’ and an structurally sound bank barn. Approximately 85 acres workable land. $799,000.00.

GOOD LOCATiOn, nEAR DOWnTOWn – 3+1 Bedroom brick bungalow, located on a quiet street in Arthur. newer updates include roof, windows, wiring, and kitchen. Gas heating and central air. Attached garage and paved driveway. $224,900.00

art roelofsen* iDEAL RETREAT PROPERTY – great starter home or weekend getaway located in Southgate near Wilder Lake. One bedroom bungalow with newer bathroom and flooring. 12’x22’ shed/workshop. 1.1 acre lot located in a quiet scenic area. $124,900.00.

PAGE FORTY EIGHT The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, April 15, 2011

This week’s feature in Inside Wellington

165 Main Street South Mount Forest www.jimbodendistle.com Phone: 519-323-4145

RCR Realty, Brokerage

1-877-666-543 jbodendistle@royallepage.ca

Independently Owned and Operated

JIM BODENDISTLE*

GLEN KELLEY, Broker MATTHEW BENNETT-MONTY, Sales Representative

* Sales Representative

Your Hometown Realtors

RCR Realty, Broker

homes@hometownrealtors.ca

Independently Owned and Operated

GOOD SOLID 4 BEDROOM HOME on a large lot, in a village setting. Some new windows, newer well, pump and pressure system. Updated hydro. Priced to sell. $149,000. Call Jim.

QUIT WASTING ENERGY. Energuide Rated Home in established subdivision, 3 BR, 2 baths including ensuite with window seat. Approx 1446 sq ft, main floor laundry, large 1.5 car attached garage, close to downtown. $259,900. Call Jim.

ROOM FOR ALL YOUR PROJECTS. Nicely landscaped property on the edge of town. 4 bdrms, 3 bath, main floor family room plus rec. room. Home is wheelchair accessible. Detached heated garage plus 20’X 50’ barn at back of property. Priced to sell at $264,900 Call Jim.

BETTER THAN NEW. 3+1 raised bungalow, 2 baths w/finished basement. Fenced yard, 16x16 deck, stamped concrete driveway. Hardwood, ceramic & carpet flooring. Everything done. Just move in. Priced at $249,900. Call Jim.

CUSTOM BUILT SCHWINDT HOME in good neighbourhood. 2+2 BR raised bungalow, 2 baths, partially finished rec room. Custom driveway, large deck with BBQ alcove. Fenced yard with large shed & playhouse. Just move in! $269,000. Call Jim.

GREAT CURB APPEAL! 3 BR bungalow, 2 ½ baths w/ensuite, vaulted ceiling, maple hrdwd flrs, ceramic tile, maple KIT cabinets, mn flr laundry, fin basement w/ rec rm w/gas f.p. & 2 pc bath. Central air & vac, large paved drive, fenced yrd w/deck off KIT&fully landscaped. Everything done! $299,900. Call Jim.

SAVE ENERGY!! Energuide rated home in established subdivision. 3 BR raised bungalow with 2.5 car attached garage. Basement rec rm drywalled for your future finishing. $259,900. Call Jim.

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CUSTOM BUILT SCHWINDT HOME on estate lot outside Mount Forest. 3 BR, 2bath, all hrdwd & ceramic, custom built, solid oak cabinetry, designer stone front, insulated, drywalled and finished garage. Covered porch & covered deck for your enjoyment. Quality craftsmanship. $367,000. Call Jim. (Schwindt 17James)

So LOOKING FOR PRIVACY! 2 yr old 3 bdrm, 3 bath custom built all stone bungalow in country subdivision on edge of Mt Forest. 5” maple hrdwd flrs, w/ceramic in bathrms. French doors off master bdrm & off breakfast nook to large deck w/pergola. Partially fenced w/mature trees at back. 2 car att garage & mn flr laundry. $369,000. Call Jim.

OUTSTANDING ALL BRICK BUNGALOW with large shop. 1660sqft 3+1 BR, 3 bath, open concept, hrdwd & ceramic, vaulted ceiling, 2 gas f.p., huge recrm, finished both levels. French drs leading off MBR to gazebo & ht tub. Double car garage w/ steps to basement. 36x36 shop w/10x12 overhead drs plus a 15x30 garage. Property completely landscaped. Shows AAA. $469,000. Call Jim.

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CHARMING 4 BEDROOM BACKSPLIT, WALK TO SHOPPING $325,000 Spacious family home on big lot near Zehrs plaza, 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, super large family room/den combo, finished rec room. Ensuite master. Updated flooring. Well cared for home. Shows 10+ MIKE BROWN or DIANE GRAY at 519-843-1365

Village Charm - $239,000. Set amidst a lovely tree lined street that evokes a nostalgic era, this classic 1900’s 1.5 storey, 3 bdrm home is located in gorgeous Elora. The Perfect home to begin a family or ideal for downsizing nesters, simple, clean and comfortable with private deck and a nice big yard to create your own garden oasis. SHERRY WAITE 519-846-0959

BRILLIANT BUNGALOW WALK-OUT - $449,900 – Impeccable design with stunning inlaid hdwd flrs, massive floor to ceiling windows flooding the whole home with light & a solid beech spiral staircase are just a few of the craftsman’s touches in this exceptional bungalow. Situated on 0.7 acre lot close to the Grand River. Call STEPHANIE MAYE* today at 519-843-5400 & visit www. stephaniemaye.com.

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY - $249,900 – Let strength & character surround you at this beautiful 1 acre property located on a quiet country corner. This 2,025 sqft schoolhouse has 2 bdrms, wood floors, open concept design, huge windows & a freestanding fireplace in the bright & open living room. Enjoy a piece of history while living with modern amenities. Call STEPHANIE MAYE* today at 519-843-5400 & visit www.stephaniemaye.com.

SOLID BRICK BUNGALOW - $439,900 – Custom built, 1,950 sqft bungalow located on an 83’x150’ lot. Impressive in both design & finishes, this home boasts hdwd flrs, stunning kitchen with picture window overlooking the rear yard, french doors, main floor laundry, 3 beds, 3 baths, large maintenance-free deck with a view & an unfinished walk-out basement. Call STEPHANIE MAYE* today at 519843-5400 & visit www.stephaniemaye.com.

CHARMING DOWNTOWN ELORA! This Elora home offers commercial zoning plus 2 large bedrooms with 2 pc master ensuite, country style kitchen, main floor laundry and large living room. Enjoy the unique back yard with hot tub and gazebo. $224,400. MICHAEL ZETTEL at 519-846-0959 mzettel@royallepage.ca

ROMANTIC CENTURY BEAUTY - $585,000. This stunning 6 bedroom, 4 bath 1900’s built home with over 3500 sq.ft. is distinct and elegant, plus you have your own everyday Honeymoon Suite in the loft. Private and peaceful gardens in the back yard adds to the elevated deck and stone patio. FLEXIBLE CLOSING. Call BRIAN SMITH @ 519-843-5400

NOT TOO BIG – NOT TOO SMALL - $312,500 This all brick bungalow with flowing floor plan on fabulous 55x180’ lot, centrally located boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, family/sunroom large LR with hardwood floors on main floor. CVAC, A/C, skylight, finished basement and an attached garage. If your downsizing or just starting, this will fit the bill for quite a while. Call COLOMBE SUMMERS at 519-843-1365

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MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING IN A GORGEOUS SETTING - $236,500. Adjacent to Lake Belwood and backing onto parkland, this well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow in an adult living community features large living room/sun room with hardwood floors, new stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom with garden doors to back yard, large deck. Complex offers a wealth of amenities including heated pool, tennis courts, games room and more. Call TOM JOHNSON at 519-843-1365

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GORGEOUS COUNTRY PROPERTY $418,900. Lovely raised bungalow, open concept, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, ceramic, hdwd and laminate, lots of updated windows, jacuzzi tub, 4 yr old 25x29 shop, heated and insulated, 12x12 power door insulated, 30x20 storage shed, 3 other out buildings, nicely landscaped with pond. Call BARRY EWEN at 519-843-5400

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CUSTOM BUILT 3 + 1 ALL BRICK BUNGALOW. Open concept, hrdwd flrs, granite countertops, 3 baths incl ensuite, fin basement w/gas F/P. Large deck, 2 car att garage w/steps to basement. Paved driveway, interlocking brick sidewalk, nicely landscaped w/lawn sprinkler system. Everything is Done. $329,000. Call Jim.

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MOVE RIGHT IN! 3 + 1 bedroom all brick bungalow on large lot. Upgrades include newer flooring & windows, basement partially finished with second kitchen & possible in-law suite. Paved drive and good location. Good Solid Home! $194,900. Call Jim.

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IN DEMAND SEMI – IN GUELPH - $305,000. Easy access to University, Stone Road Mall, 401, bus route, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new hardwood and ceramic floors, newly decorated, sliders to large deck, fully finished basement with separate entrance. Call JOHN DYBLE at 519-843-1365

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Panoramic vieWs oF colPoy’s bay - 2 Homes and an aPt. – 3 car garage -mls#102721 -$959,000 call iris 519-846-7653

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 16, 1-3PM. 9819 HWy 6, mt Forest. Host: Penny. mls 110495. $329,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 17, 1-3PM. 777 bon accord st, Fergus. Host: lynn. mls 111348. $379,900

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 16, 12-1PM. 66 tHomas blvd, elora. Host: melissa. mls 111430. $429,900

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 16, 1:30-2:30PM. 765 WoodHill cres, Fergus. Host: linda. mls 110938. $329,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 17, 1-3PM. 31-941 gordon st, guelPH. Host: steve. mls 111317. $289,900.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 16, 1:30-2:30PM. 445 st andreW st e, Fergus Host: gloria. mls 111259. $329,900

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 17, 1-3PM. 6552 beatty line, Fergus. Host: bryan. mls 111104. $349,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 12-1PM. 581 st andreW st W, Fergus Host: linda mls 111140. $260,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 16, 3-4PM. 51 revell dr, Fergus. Host: scott. mls 110206. $379,900

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 17, 1:30-2:30PM 477 st andreW st e, Fergus Host: sHaron. mls 110393. $275,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 16, 1-3PM 104 Halls dr, elora. Host: steve. mls 110995. $344,900

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 16, 3-4PM. 33 scott st, Fergus Host: linda. mls 111345. $279,900

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 17, 1:30-2:30PM. 5 gourlay rd, elora. Host: carl. mls 110787. $349,900.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 16, 1-3PM. 165 scHmidt dr, artHur. Host: scott. mls 111405. $299,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 17, 12-1PM. 103 Halls dr, elora. Host: carl. mls 110862. $269,900.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 17, 3-4PM. 282 colborne st, elora. Host: scott. mls 110080. $294,900

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by Dan Reid Over the past few months, I have read with interest the comments on the proposed Silcote Corners wind farm near Meaford, Ont., and others around the province. What I have found particularly intriguing is the consistent and almost automatic dismissal of the health impacts on people colocated with the turbines. I have listened to people arbitrarily dismiss health issues as being psychosomatic or; regurgitate the popular excuse of the lack of scientific evidence. With respect, I would suggest that whether these projects involve wind turbines really is inconsequential. The core issue would be the same if we were considering placement of a new manufacturing plant, an industrial complex of some type, an airport or a multi-lane highway. The fundamental problem is environmental noise. Wind turbines are just the instrument. To anyone who suggests we lack data regarding the impact(s) of environmental noise on human health, I would offer the following: Every year there are international conferences on this subject, some focused on certain types of environmental noise (i. e. low frequency noise). There are numerous journals published on the subject. These publications catalogue a continuously growing collection of peer-reviewed experiments and studies by subject-matter experts, medical professionals and academics on the human impact of environmental noise. Given the quality and depth of these resources, we are exceedingly well equipped to act in situations where humans are at risk, regardless of the source of the noise. And there is a well-established regulatory environment intended to minimize the risk of exposure.

Opinion: Health effects of turbines already known The Province of Ontario has noise restrictions that must be met by any developer. Those requirements are summarized in a publication called ‘Sound Levels for Stationary Sources’ NPC-232. This publication stipulates that no installation shall exceed a maximum noise level of 40 decibels during the evening and 45 during the day. Science tells us that loudness of 40-45 decibels is equivalent to the noise level in a library. That statement is often touted by wind farm proponents and it is absolutely true. Unfortunately, by itself, that fact is also totally irrelevant. The ambient noise in rural environments such as Silcote Corners is from 25- 30 decibels, since it is not influenced by other background noises of traffic, industry and the like. So the question becomes, how disruptive is noise of 40-45 decibels from an industrial complex (such as the wind farm) when it is located in a natural environment with an ambient noise level of 25- 30 decibels (or 15-20 decibels less)? Again, science informs us that when the volume of any noise is increased by three decibels that noise becomes noticeable. Increases of five decibels are loud enough to be considered annoying. Increases of 10 decibels represent a doubling of volume to the human ear. Therefore, 40 decibels is twice as loud as 30 decibels to humans. That degree of increase changes a sound from noticeable to intolerable. Consequently, if we place our “library” in an environment where the natural volume is only half as loud, the “library” will be the noisiest thing in the neighbourhood. What we also know from science is that human hearing is very subjective. What some

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find annoying doesn’t bother others. Therefore, doubling the level of ambient noise in an environment such as Silcote won’t be an issue for everyone. However, to assume that it won’t be dangerous to anyone would be naive. Those who find the noise increase intolerable have the greatest risk of negative health impacts. Science is clear regarding the health implications, citing increased headaches, possible nausea and sleep deprivation as the most common symptoms. Prolonged exposure increases stress and the risk of depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. The sad reality is that, if the noise is permanent, the cure is to move away. As an interesting aside, the Vestas wind turbines destined for Silcote Corners have a sound power rating between 95 decibels and 103 decibels per turbine, depending on wind velocity. When they are clustered together there is an incremental increase in the sound power as each turbine is added. As a result, in accordance with the Green Energy Act, to meet NPC-232 requirements wind turbines are “set back” 550 metres from a receptor. The fact that the 95+ decibel noise will dissipate to a level of 40 or 45 decibels at a distance of 550 metres is only based on a mathematical (albeit scientific) formula. There is no requirement for measurement, validation or monitoring unless there are noise complaints after the fact. Obviously, however, the closer to the turbine you are the louder the noise. So, to those folks who’ve relinquished their rights to setbacks and choose to use their property as a site for multiple turbines, best of luck! In Germany, if a wind farm is built in an environment characterized by a 35 decibel ambient noise level, the setback from any receptor is 1.5 km.

In Memoriam Helen Cox

The family of the late Helen Cox wishes to thank everyone who sent flowers, cards & memorial donations. We also wish to thank Rev. Wayne Maddock, the nurses and staff of Groves Memorial Hospital, the Erin Legion Ladies, Butcher Funeral Home, and all our friends and neighbours for your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Fred, Susie, Dan, Norm & families. We wish to express our sincere thanks to our extended family and friends for all their support at the time of Mom’s death. our deepest gratitude to the neighbours for all the support they offered to Mom after dad’s death, to the emergency Medical Services team and palmerston emergency room staff for their efforts on Mom’s behalf. Special thanks to the hardy lee funeral home for their assistance and continued support and to the ladies of Knox calvin presbyterian church in harriston for the reception. We would also like to extend a very special thank you to rev. Mel Sauer for his support and caring manner to all the family during this extremely difficult time.

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Unfortunately, all of this only focuses on part of the issue of environmental noise — that is, the part we can hear. The other part is low frequency noise and infrasound. We know from scientific research that low frequency and infrasound noise behaves differently in that it does not decrease over distance. That partially explains why elephants and whales use low frequency noise to communicate over great distances through the ground and oceans. We also understand that solid structures such as houses can actually amplify the sound through vibration. That means it won’t be blocked by going inside and shutting doors and windows. Only a portion of low frequency noise is audible. Infrasound, defined as less than 20 Hz, is below the hearing threshold of humans. It will only be “felt” through inner ears and body sensations. Thus the volume in decibels is irrelevant because you don’t hear it. Increased volumes of infrasound will however, speed the body reaction. We know from science that every organ in the human body can resonate or vibrate from exposure to low frequency noise. As examples; low frequency noise of 50 Herz stimulates vibration in the chest cavity; at 30 Hz abdominal organs can do the same; at 17 Hz vision can be blurred due to vibration of optic nerves. The science concerning the risk of exposure for humans is explicit. It has been acquired from years of occupational studies, military experiments and the life experience of individuals in neighbourhoods colocated with industrial factories. The emission of low frequency noise from wind turbines is also well-recognized. Over the course of the decade from 1980 to 1990 NASA researched this specific prob-

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lem and its efforts led to a fundamental redesign of turbines. Low frequency noise emissions have improved, but have not been eliminated. Unfortunately, with current industry standards on wind turbines, manufacturers are not required to specify low frequency noise emissions. Moreover, the standards used are well known to understate the low frequency component. The Japanese, at the end of 2009, curtailed installations of wind farms and initiated a four-year epidemiological study on people living near turbines to understand the issue of cell damage in the human body due to low frequency noise exposure. To perpetuate the debate on health issues and wind turbines is at best unproductive and at worst dangerous to the future health of all of those living near turbines. Those who dismiss the concern as illegitimate only demonstrate how hopelessly uninformed they are. We have the science, the

expertise and the intelligence to tackle the issue head on if we define it in the appropriate framework. It is not about a wind turbine. It’s about protecting the health of the people in our community against the negative impact of environmental noise, whether they can hear it or not and irrespective of the source. We need municipal politicians to use the knowledge we have, take the next steps beyond a moratorium and construct bylaws to get the sources of environmental noise away from inhabitants. We need to take that expertise and add it to a collective political voice that demonstrates we are prepared to take control of the development of our communities. We do not need more health surveys to add to the portfolio of examples of human victims suffering from what science has already explained. Dan Reid is a retired director with Bell Canada. He lives in Sydenham Township in the municipality of Meaford.

Obituaries BiBlE, James Clifford; passed away peacefully in his 64th year on April 7th, at St. Joseph’s Health Care C e n t r e . Loving husband of Edith, father of Edwina, Aaron (Rebecca), Liam and Sarah. Grandfather of Crystal, Caitlin, Poe and Blue. Great-grandfather to Skylar. Brother of Dora Green (of Barrie), Bill and Helen (of Nobleton).

Predeceased by parents Alvin and Gladys Bible, sister Ina and brother John. Visitation will be held at Graham Giddy Funeral Home in Fergus, 280 St. David St. South on Friday, April 15th from 12-2pm. Funeral Service will be at 2pm in the funeral home chapel with a reception to follow in the Wellington room. The family would appreciate donations being directed towards St Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Guelph or the Alzheimers Society of Canada. Cards are available at the funeral home. www.grahamgiddyfh.com (519)843-3100

MillER, Muriel Jean (Moffatt) Peacefully in her sleep, at Riverside Glen Long Term Care, on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of John of 57 years. Loving mother of John (Lorie) and David. Cherished grandma of Sean, Elizabeth, Jacob, Isaac and Benjamin. Dear sister of Russell Moffatt. Muriel will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Muriel started her teaching career with the Kitchener Public School Board in the mid 1950’s. She transitioned to the Waterloo School Board where she taught for a while before going to teach grade one at the Shelldale Public School in Guelph. She worked there from 1970 to 1991 until she retired. While work-

ing at Shelldale Public School, Muriel obtained her BA from the University of Waterloo. Muriel was a devoted genealogist in her spare time and loved her gardening. Friends will be received at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday, April 14, 2011. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11am. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Parkinson Society or to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Cards available at the funeral home 519822-4731 or send condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.

VAN VROENHOVEN, Corry; Peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mt. Forest on Friday, April 8, 2011 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Ted Van Vroenhoven (2005). Dear mother of Angela (Mike) Stortz of Mt. Forest, Andy (Marilyn) Vroenhoven of Arthur, Peter (Lee) Vroenhoven of Creemore and Mary-Lou Van Vroenhoven of Kitchener. Loving Oma of Crysten (Neil), Jason (Tammy), Tania, Jody (Jacob), Maria, Jenny (Bryan), Katie (Abe), Amber, Jesse (Rebecca), Colin (Amanda), Corry-Anna and Hank. Sadly missed by her great grandchildren Jake and Gaje, Belanna and Cayman, Lucas, Elasha and Joshua, Cadence, Theo and Stan, Isabelle and Isaac. Survived by brothers Case (Corry) Vondervoort of Wood-

stock and Leo (Jo) Vondervoort and Jo (Lees) Vondervoort, all of Holland. Predeceased by her infant son Johnny Van Vroenhoven. The family received friends at the Crawford Funeral Home, 243 George St., Arthur on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Parish prayers were offered on Wednesday evening in the funeral home at 6:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John R.C. Church, Arthur on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 10:30am. Father Edward Hinsperger celebrated. Interment St. John Cemetery, Arthur followed. Remembrances to Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation CT Scan or Louise Marshall Hospital would be greatly appreciated. Crawford Funeral Home 519-848-6872 www.crawfordfuneralhome.ca

WOllis, Wilmer; peacefully at his home in Mount Forest on Saturday, April 9th, 2011. Wilmer James Wollis of Mount Forest in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Wilma (Griffith) Wollis. Loved father of Brian Wollis & wife Laureen of Peace River, Alberta, Brenda Wollis of Guelph and Bernice Smith & husband Doug of Waterloo. Loving grandfather of Thomas, Andrew, Teresa and Matthew Wollis, Gregory and Adam Smith. Dear brother of Irene McQueen of Mount Forest, brother-in-law of Veva Spark of Arthur, Lenora Arbuckle of Alma, Glenna Smith & husband Douglas of Arkell and Marlene Mainland & husband Bill of Arthur. Wilmer will be remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased

by his parents John & Viola Wollis, brothers Cecil Wollis & wife Hazel, Howard Wollis, sister Elva Campbell & husband Jack and brother-in-law Hugh Mc Queen. Wilmer served as a leader of the 4H club for 33 years and will be sadly missed. Friends called at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral service was held at the Mount Forest United Church on Wednesday, April 13th at 11am. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Mount Forest United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www. englandfuneralhome.com

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Giant pumpkin competition at Erin Fall Fair gets growing The Giant Pumpkin Competition at the Erin Fall Fair has been a focal point in the Exhibits Hall for many years. This year, with help from sponsors Ken Keeler Electric and Con Wheildon, the Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) is growing this competition, both in prize money and size. The Great Big Giant Pumpkin Competition is open to anyone willing to take on the challenge of growing a giant pumpkin. One website says that in the height of their growing season, giant pumpkins can gain 25lbs in one day. The minimum weight for entries in the competition is

250lbs, with bonus prize money being offered to anyone who can grow their pumpkin to over 1000lbs. A limited number of seeds are available on a first come, first serve basis from Con Wheildon (519-833-2156) or can be purchased through any seed catalogue. For more information on Giant Pumpkins and Growing tips, please visit www.bigpumpkins.com. All those interested in participating should contact Dave Meek at 519-927-5485 or dmeek@rogers.com, or leave a message at the EAS office at 519-833-2808.

Big band sound is coming back to town For those who enjoyed the Big Band Sound and especially for those who missed last year’s event, it’s happening again. The Rotary Club of Fergus – Elora is presenting a Charity Ball with the Toronto All-Star Big Band on Saturday, May 14, preceded with cocktails at 5:30pm and sit down dinner at 7pm at Centre Wellington

Sportsplex. Dress is semi-formal. Cost of $65 per person (cash bar) includes admission, dinner, dance, demonstration, door prizes and a silent auction. Profits go to charity. Tickets may be obtained from Bruce Andrews 519-7872271 or any other Fergus –Elora Rotarian you know!

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The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop-in programs. Call 519-787-1814. *** Register now for the 2011 Chase the Tornado Race 10K taking place Sunday May 29, 2011 in Grand Valley. You can learn more on-line www.rundufferin.com/tornadoes. $30 registration, $20 for members, kids free. *** Tickets now available for BBBS Just for Women, Just for Fun fundraiser on April 30. Workshops, refreshments, lunch, raffles, silent auction. 519-323-4273. *** Easter Eggs, Chocolate Fondant Filled Eggs. White/Dark Chocolate crosses $2 and Bunnies $1 for sale. Place your order now. Call St. Andrew’s Church 519-843-3565. Proceeds to Mission of the Church. *** Grandmothers of the Grand meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm at Heritage River Retirement Residence, 25 Wellington Drive, Elora. Please join us if you are interested in helping us raise awareness and funds for the AIDS/HIV pandemic in Africa, specifically for the Stephen Lewis Foundation - Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign. For more information call Cinda at 519-843-1034. *** Knights of Columbus, Guelph. Karaoke every Friday night 9pm. 84 Lewis Road. 519-821-4050 Glen. No admission charge. Open to the public. *** Guelph and District Multicultural Award. Nominations for the Youth, Adult or a Group/Organization category will be accepted until May 1. Entry forms and additional information available at www.gdmf.ca.

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Progressive Euchre at the Drayton Legion - 8pm. Everyone welcome. *** Roast Beef Dinner sponsored by Moorefield United Church. 57pm, at Maryborough Community Centre, Moorefield. Adults $12; Children 5 to 11 $5; Children 4 and under free. *** Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church - Harriston Annual Fish Fry. Sittings at 5 and 7pm. Adults $ 13, children to age 10 $ 6, preschoolers free. For tickets call 519-338-2624. *** Arthur Legion Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat. $12. *** St. John’s United Church Belwood Euchre. $3. 7:30pm. *** Brighton Chapter O.E.S. Euchre in the Masonic Hall, St. Andrew Street Fergus. 7:30pm. For more information call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250. *** Garage Sale at St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall. 19 Flamingo Dr. Elmira, 4-8pm. Saturday 7am-12 noon. For more info. call Carol at 519-669-5392. *** Dessert & Euchre/Bid Euchre Party. Enjoy delicious homemade dessert & ice cream. Both bid euchre & euchre will be played (your choice) with cash prizes to be won. Dessert served at 1pm and euchre starts right afterward. Call 519-787-1814 to reserve a spot.

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Arthur Legion-Crib Tournament. Two person teams. Start 1pm. sharp, registration opens 11:30am. $20 entry fee. Contact: Dianne Kreller 519-848-1106. *** Arthur Legion Jamboree 2-5pm. For info. call Nancy 519-8485702.

THANK YOU We are sincerely grateful to this wonderfully generous community in which we live. We would like to thank all of you who came out to bowl in our

“Bowl for Kids 2011 Campaign”

Sunday April 17, 2011 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am

share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

“proceeds to local community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

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and all of you who sponsored a bowler or gave generous donations, in cash and in kind and the super door prizes. To Roger and Ivan Lawrence at Mount Forest Bowling Lanes, always the gracious hosts. Because of all of you we raised $57, 726. We are ever indebted to you and trust you had fun helping us come very close to our goal. Please accept this as your invitation to attend our Awards breakfast May 7th at 8:30 a.m. at the Arthur United Church. Bowl for Kids Committee Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington

*** Spring into Fashion - Fashion Show. 1- 3pm, Linwood Community Centre Complex. An afternoon of fashion, vendors, light luncheon, silent auction and door prizes. Tickets available at 519669-3387. *** Dublin Street United Church Fine Art Show and Sale. 11-2pm. Admission is free. Over 30 local artists. Wheelchair accessible. *** 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 $15. Children $6. Take out available, pre-ordered only. *** Easter Tea and Bake Sale Hosted by Power of H.O.P.E. “Helping Other People Everyday”. 1-3pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Frederick St. E. Arthur. Admission: $6, includes door prize tickets. Tie on your Easter Bonnet before you hop over and receive a free draw ticket. For more information contact Penny Jamieson 519-848-5024 or Janice Wilson 519-848-2592. *** Dance in the New Alma Community Hall. 8pm-12am. With Country Troubadours Band. $10. *** Rabies & Micro Chip Clinic. Elmira Farm Service, Ospringe. 10am-2pm. Please keep your dog leashed and cats in their carrier. Microchip $30, Rabies $20. Call 519-833-2287 for details. *** Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. The Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra. Traditional and modern Big Band Sound. 8pm. Box Office 519-855-4586. *** Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse. Little Warriors Fundraiser. Grand Ole Opry Tribute: Patsy Cline, Reba, Mini Pearl, Brooks and Dunn and more. 4-6pm at the Arthur Senior Hall. 244 Isabella Street N., Arthur. Call 519-848-6146 to reserve tickets now. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children. Lunch will be served of sandwiches, coffee, and tea.

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Elora and Salem Horticultural Society monthly meeting 7:30pm, at Heritage River Retirement Community. Gwynedd Brundrette, Master Gardener and recipient of the Silver Medal by the Ontario Horticultural Society, will be speaking. Everyone welcome. *** Guelph’s 20th Annual Cut-A-Thon for Parkinson’s 10am-3pm. Acqua Hair Salon, 98 Wyndham Street North, Guelph. Book and pay for your appointment by visiting www.cutathon.ca. *** Jamboree Harriston Legion Branch # 296. Admission $5. Doors open at 12pm. Entertainment starts at 1pm. Supper $10, served at 4:30pm. Musicians, singers, dancers and spectators welcome. For more information call 519-338-2843. *** Community Breakfast. Fergus Legion, 9-11am. Everyone welcome. *** Easter Cantata. “Come Walk With Me.” 7pm. At Alma United Church, Alma. All welcome. *** Palmerston United Church Choir present “Come Touch the Robe” with guest violinist Patricia McCormick. 10:30am – all welcome.

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Elmira & District Horticultural Society presents “Hardscaping” with Lyndon Ziegel. 7:30pm. Trinity United Church, Arthur St., Elmira. Members: free, visitors: $2.

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Cancer Support Group 3rd Tuesday of every Month, 10am -12pm. Upper Grand 753 Tower, St. 1st Wednesday of the month, Lunch Out. Contact, Joyce B. 519-843-3213 or Judy D. 519-843-3947 Ext: 100. *** Farmers breakfast at Speedside United Church 8-10am, Adults $7, Children 12 and under $3.50. *** Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild Guelph, free annual Open House 1-5pm. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr. Guelph. Displays, Demonstrations and Tea. *** Guelph Township Horticultural Society meeting at Marden Community Centre, 5653 Wellington Rd. 30. 7pm. Mini Demo-How to press plant material. Speaker: Willa Wick on “Sempervivum-Not just Hens and Chicks”. Memberships available, door prizes, refreshments. All invited. 519-822-5289 for more info. *** The Guelph and Area Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario will be meeting at 7:30pm at the Evergreen Centre 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph. The chapter offers support and education for families dealing with schizophrenia and other related mental health issues. *** All Candidates meeting, Alma Community Centre. 7pm. All welcome. *** Mimosa United Church Wellington Rd. #26. Easter Bread and Hot Cross Buns cooking workshop. 7-9:30pm. All welcome. Bring your own square baking pan to take your home. Donations to cover cost. For info & to reserve space 519-855-4201. Continued on page 11

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The Stinsons: Former teachers giving back - across Canada by Kelly Waterhouse

Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead The late cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead would have loved Ivan and Margaret Stinson, as do all those who meet them. It is not merely because they are kind people with a contagious enthusiasm and boundless energy for life. It is more than that. The Stinsons embody a commitment and spirit of volunteers who see a need in their communities and decide to do something to make it better. “It can’t be done,” is probably a sentence they have never repeated - much less tolerated - and the country is better because of it. “I take a look at a situation and I know that some are unable to volunteer, some for health reasons, some it’s just not their cup of tea, but I see a great opportunity in volunteering,” said Margaret Stinson, who has turned volunteering into a rewarding post-career career. “And the opportunity has many facets to it. One is, you never stop learning when you volunteer. And I’m also very concerned about improving the quality of life for all. Volunteering gives you an opportunity to make new friends and to provide perhaps for people who are in need. And that’s just a start.” Their home, now located in Guelph, is a shrine of mementos from the organizations they have helped along the way. Yet those photos and certificates are not hung up to service their egos; quite the opposite. The Stinson home is a celebration of their love for the work and the friends they have met along the way. Being recognized for their efforts merely proves that the work of volunteers has merit. That is good enough for them. Many readers will better know the two as Mr. and Mrs. Stinson, respected former teachers at Centre Wellington District High School. While teaching and raising a family of their own, their calling to volunteerism was an important value in the midst of their already busy life. “I found that when we were teaching, we did a lot of volunteering within the school confines,” said Ivan. “The teaching was more than what went on in the formal classroom.” He was a coach and student council representative at CWDHS. He was an Upper Grand District School Board trustee, too. Outside of the school, they were both involved in their neighbourhood community, present day Centre Wellington. Taking part in the Grand River

Conservation Authority, when needed, Ivan Stinson is also past president of the Elora Lions, and actively involved in the local sports leagues, coaching minors. Margaret and Ivan supported their church community, and belonged to the Elora Horticultural Society. They also participated in the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games and various other community gatherings. In 1989, the Stinsons retired to a simpler life in the quiet village of Maitland, Nova Scotia, to be closer to their growing family. If retirement was to be a slowing down in their lives, the Stinsons did not get that memo. After years of professional and volunteer connections, they were now “come from away” people. Little did the people of Maitland know they were about to inherit two experienced, active volunteers with boundless energy and ideas to make things happen. Anyone who has the pleasure of driving the Glooscap Trail in Nova Scotia through Maitland will see the legacy of the Stinsons at every turn. Perhaps the most dramatic is the heritage restoration site, Burncoat Head Park, in the hamlet of Noel, where a reconstructed lighthouse overlooks the spectacular view of the Bay of Fundy. Ivan became the cocoordinator in the development of the Burncoat Head Park, raising money and awareness to transform the property into a tourist destination. With Margaret on the committee and a crew of dedicated volunteers willing and able, the site was restored with integrity, receiving a heritage designation and Go for Green award, in the province.

Some of the awards - Ivan and Margaret Stinson have received numerous awards for their efforts and volunteering in various communities right across Canada. They see the awards as great memories for friendships they gained. photo by Kelly Waterhouse Other initiatives would follow, including walking maps of Maitland, cemetery inventories, and the coordination of the Maitland Launch Day Festival. Their work helped Maitland to be designated as Nova Scotia’s First Heritage Conservation District. “Tourism is extremely important because in small communities it is the

explore and welcome people to their adoptive home. In 1995, a magazine article caught Margaret’s attention. It was about a new program called Communities in Bloom. The seed was planted. She had found a volunteer organization that combined her love of tourism, horticulture, and community. “We got the information

“Geographically the country

is very different, but every community has something to offer.” - Ivan Stinson

only industry and it creates other businesses,” explained Margaret. “In Maitland, there was the old General Store, the two churches, heritage cemeteries, and the William Lawrence House museum, but tourism created a need for bed and breakfasts, craft shops, art galleries, that whole gamut. And they have the natural amenities with the Bay of Fundy, with the tidals twice a day. You have to make it a destination, so tourists are doing more than just driving through.” Actively involved in the tourism of Nova Scotia, Margaret and Ivan became super hosts, the opportunity of a lifetime t o

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from the municipality and right away I called a meeting, I gathered together the people I knew were movers and shakers, and would be positive about it - and we were in.” This decision would blossom into the opportunity of a lifetime for both of them, and would forever put Maitland on the map. A year later, they entered the village in Communities in Bloom, and decided to create a promotional tool to help aid their efforts. The Stinsons were now the operators of the Communities in Bloom merchandise responsible for the national distribution. Their passion for this project grew to see Ivan serving as vice-chairman and chair of the judging committee, while Margaret acted as chairman of communication. Each of them became judges on the provincial, national, and

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international levels. Their work helped improve communities of all sizes from coast to coast. The biggest impact on them, though, was the connections they made across Canada. “It’s a wonderful, diverse country, but I really appreciate what every part of the country has to offer,” said Ivan. “We know the national historical events of our country, but when you go to these smaller communities and you learn their personal histories, peculiar stories that are unique to them, it’s spectacular.” True to their volunteering philosophy, the real goal is to help make life better for others. Through Communities in Bloom, their efforts are rewarded in simplest ways. Issues such as youth involvement, accessibility to all, culture, and the environment are important to the Stinsons. “There is a self-satisfaction in doing these things,” said Ivan. “When we visit some of the communities where we judged, I feel very flattered when they say to me, ‘Remember when you judged here, you mentioned something that we might try to improve upon? Well, we did - and it worked out great.’ I feel like if I’ve had a little bit of a part in helping improving the quality of life in some other community.” Accolades have followed them. For his environmental work, Ivan has received the Governor General’s award. A tree now stands in Victoria Park, in Halifax, dedicated to the Stinsons for 16 years of volunteering in Nova Scotia. Most recently, they were honorary hosts at the 2010 Winter Lights National Symposium

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and Awards in Charlottetown, and friendship ambassadors for the 2010 Communities in Bloom National Symposium and Awards. Last year ended with a highlight. The Stinsons were awarded the Crystal award of excellence for sustainable tourism for their volunteerism, by the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia. “I would prize all of them, but I suppose the greatest surprise was this last one because you had to have been a volunteer for more than a decade,” said Ivan. “But it involved much more than tourism. It involved almost every aspect of volunteering.” By working to improve communities coast to coast, from their days in Wellington County to their retirement in Nova Scotia, the Stinsons have learned a most valuable lesson: it is better to give than receive. For all their unpaid time and effort, one could ask why they do so much, but they’d find that question a bit odd. “We’re fortunate to live in this country and we sometimes complain about things, but I feel that people owe our country something,” Ivan said. “I believe that in volunteering; it’s a way of returning something to our country and improving the quality of life for others. As Marg mentioned, it’s a tremendous educational process also. You gain a great respect for the country too. Geographically the country is very different, but every community has something to offer, and I just praise so much the work of volunteers and what they’re doing.” Margaret agreed. “ There is a magnetism to it. Volunteer people are drawn to projects and the groups become friends who have shared values of improving the quality of life for people, make it a better place to work, life and play.” At home in Guelph, it is fair to say the Stinsons left their mark on Nova Scotia. And anyone who thinks they are ready to sit still, think again. There is their theatre group, a social committee, church, and horticultural groups, to name a few. They are still working to make life better for their neighbours. “As long as we’re blessed with good health, we’ll keep doing what we’re doing,” Margaret said. “Volunteers always have more to give.” Margaret Mead would approve that sentiment.

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The company trucks are a familiar sight around Guelph, Wellington County and beyond. After all, they have been travelling the local highways and byways since 1975. That is when Andy and Jack Lodder began operating their plumbing and excavating business, and now in their 36th year, Lodder Brothers Ltd. can boast a strong team of thirty plus employees, including 2nd and 3rd generation family members. It is currently owned by Art and Tony Lodder who work with three division managers. Today we are focusing specifically on the full range of excavating services offered by Lodder Brothers Ltd. They can handle any size and type of construction job that requires any kind of digging. Paul Murray is the Excavating Manager at Lodder Brothers Ltd., and with years of experience in the construction industry - 4 of them with Lodder Brothers Ltd. - Paul’s expertise and knowledge in this particular field is readily available to help their customers as he manages the team’s impressive fleet of heavy machinery, consisting of backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, and a float to bring equipment to your site. For example, if you need to install a septic system, then look no further. Lodder Brothers Ltd. can handle the job from start to finish, providing certified site evaluation - whether it be residential or commercial - then designing the optimum system for you. They will install the complete system, and continue to follow up with your septic system maintenance. It’s a worry free process when you are dealing with the experts. The company has an active membership with “The Ontario On-site Wastewater Association”, an association made up of installers, system designers and government agencies that all strive to improve the septic system industry. Lodder Brothers Ltd. can also dig out the foundations and footings for any new building project. They have machinery available to handle pretty much any sized job, from private residential projects to extensive commercial projects.

If you are having issues with flooding or poor drainage on your property or around your home, call Lodder Brothers Ltd. for an evaluation. They can excavate and grade the property if necessary, or install the drainage required to remove the excess water from the problem area. Perhaps you would like to keep the rainwater for use around the garden? In that case, speak to Lodder Brothers Ltd. about installing an underground rainwater collection system. The rain is collected and drained into a tank, where it can be later used for irrigation. It’s a great way of saving water, and is better for the plants! If you have a job that requires excavation, think Lodder Brothers Ltd.. As Paul himself remarked. “If a job requires digging in the dirt, give us a call!” The area serviced by Lodder Brothers Ltd.

has also grown quite extensively over the years. They now often travel to sites outside of Wellington County, from London to Toronto and beyond. So if you happen to know someone who is looking for an excavating team outside of the county, tell them to give Lodder Brothers Ltd. a call. They offer the complete excavating package. Besides the excavating side of the business, there are, of course, those everyday plumbing issues in and around the home and office. In cases like that, you really need to know that you are dealing with experts who can be trusted to provide you with the correct information, an effective and quality repair, and fair pricing. Also, it is recommended that you take care of those smaller plumbing issues. Don’t leave that dripping tap, or leaky toilet. It is only costing

you money and is wasteful. You can always consult Lodder Brothers Ltd. about ways to improve the water consumption in your home. Please note that Lodder Brothers Ltd. offers a 24 hour, seven day a week emergency service, so it doesn’t matter what time of day or night, you can always give them a call if you need help with a plumbing emergency. Their record really speaks for itself. After 36 years of successful business, there is little doubt that Lodder Brothers Ltd. is providing a valuable service to our community. Lodder Brothers Ltd. are located at: 500 Maltby Road E., Guelph, ON N1L 1G4 Tel: 519-836-6370 www.lodderbrothers.com

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Two groups working to bring back sugar maple trees by Janet Baine GRCA communications specialist CAMBRIDGE - The beauty and bounty of the Sugar maple tree is being replenished along some local roadways. During the late 19th century, a government incentive program for farmers led them to plant maple trees from their woodlots along the roads. For that reason, people today see the red and orange canopy of leaves overhanging many rural Ontario roads during the fall. But those trees are now more than 100 years old — they are dying and they are rarely being replaced. The natural lifespan of a sugar maple is 400 years, but many are not surviving pollution, road salt, and development stress. There are 10 native Canadian maples, including Ontario’s sugar maple. Genuine native Canadian

Autumn scene - A maple leaf in the water at Guelph Lake.

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maples are difficult to purchase. Many of the retail nurseries or garden centre maple stock is non-native. Those trees come from the United States, Europe, and Asia or are hybrid or cultivars crossbred from unknown seeds. The GRCA is working

with Maple Leaves Forever, a small registered charity, to plant 480 roadside maple trees this spring, mostly on private land. The trees will be planted in eight locations in Brant, Waterloo Region and IN Mapleton Township thanks to a partnership between the GRCA

and Maple Leaves Forever. The GRCA’s forestry specialists work with local landowners, select suitable sites and arrange for the planting of the maples. Half the cost of the trees is covered by the charity. “We talk to the landowners. If they show an interest in roadside maples, we apply to this program on their behalf,” said GRCA forestry specialist Jessica Robbins. Maple trees are particular and need to be carefully planted at the right depth, with the right species selected. A row of sugar maple trees were planted along Jones Baseline Road east of Guelph last spring and now the program has expanded. Robbins said that maple trees grown in the GRCA’s nursery at Burford are native and the nursery expects to be added to this list of certified nursery stock providers some-

LCBO stores to raise funds for Earth Rangers in April

Since April 1, people can support Earth Rangers by making a donation at any of the more than 600 LCBO stores throughout Ontario. Donation boxes for Earth Rangers will be displayed at LCBO checkout counters until April 30. Earth Rangers is an awardwinning charitable organization dedicated to educating children about biodiversity loss and empowering them to take action. Building on children’s natural connection to wildlife, Earth Rangers’ focus is to communicate to children positive science-based messages on the importance of protecting biodiversity and adopting more sustainable behaviours. Through programs such as a children’s website www. earthrangers.com, a permanent studio at the Royal Ontario Museum and an education outreach program featuring live animal ambassadors, Earth Rangers is able to inspire and enable millions of children

each year to take action to help ensure the lasting survival of all species. Funds raised from the donation box program will allow Earth Rangers to bring the education outreach program to underserved communities across Ontario that might not normally experience the positive impact of exposure to live wildlife. The program will enable Earth Rangers to educate all Ontarians about the importance of protecting biodiversity. “We appreciate the support we receive from LCBO, its employees, and especially its customers, said Peter Kendall, executive director of Earth Rangers. “LCBO’s provincewide store network provides a unique opportunity to raise public awareness and funds to help us bring the wonders of wildlife into communities all across Ontario. The support of the LCBO’s donation box program will also help us to inspire the next generation

of environmental stewards to help protect animals and their habitats” LCBO president Bob Peter said, “LCBO is pleased to partner with Earth Rangers during Earth Month to help protect biodiversity and improve communities across Ontario. We appreciate the unwavering generosity of LCBO’s customers and staff who support these worthy causes and, in this case, educate Ontarians to help protect animals and their habitats”. Earth Rangers is one of 25 provincial, as well as numerous local charities that will benefit from LCBO’s provincewide donation box program in 2011. In 2010, it raised a total of $4.2-million for charities through special programs and initiatives, of which $3.8-million was raised through instore fundraising. In addition, its annual dividend transfer to the Ontario government, which totaled $1.41-billion in fiscal 2009-10, excluding taxes, supports a wide range of govern-

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in roadside maples next year can call Jessica Robbins at 519-621-2763 extension 2277. For more information about Maple Leaves Forever, call 416-255-0385.

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A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. If you require further information, regarding this press release, please call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA Website: www. omafra.gov.on.ca WHEAT CHALLENGES HIGHLIGHTED AT GFO MARCH CLASSIC LONDON – Excitement was building about the upcoming crop year as Grain Farmers of Ontario launched the 2011 Spring Wheat Challenge and highlighted the 2011 Winter Wheat Challenge at the March Classic. The two challenges are part of GFO’s suite of production challenges which aim to recognize the elite farmers of Ontario while providing an important venue for discussion of production practices that lead to high yields and good quality crops. “Ontario has excellent wheat growers and it’s important we celebrate that,” says Don Kenny, chair of GFO. “They are friendly competitions that all wheat farmers should consider. Even if you don’t think you’re going to win, it’s a great way to learn about what you’re neighbours and friends are doing to achieve those high yields,” he continues. The 2011 Spring Wheat Challenge comes on the heels of the successful inaugural year of the competition. The average yield for last year’s registrants was 71.9 bushels per acre, a whopping 36 percent higher than the provincial average for the year. 2011 is the first year of the Winter Wheat Challenge. “Many farmers have been thinking about their winning strategies since the fall when the challenge was announced at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show,” says Crosby Devitt, manager of research and market development at GFO. “But if early scouting is telling you that your crop is in good shape, you should definitely register for the

challenge,” he continues. In both challenges, the first place winner will take home a $1,500 prize with the second highest yield being awarded $750. The third place winner will receive $500. The challenges are open to all spring and winter wheat growers in the province and all legal production practices are permitted. Certified seed must be used and the wheat must be graded at milling quality, either grade 1, 2 or 3. Both challenges are made possible by generous support from Bayer CropScience, C&M Seeds and Hyland Seeds. Farmers can collect registration cards from GFO or our industry sponsors. Challenge information including rules and a downloadable registration card is also available at www.gfo.ca/springwheatchallenge and www.gfo.ca/ winterwheatchallenge. The deadline to register for the Spring Wheat Challenge is June 30, 2011 and the deadline to register for the Winter Wheat Challenge is May 2, 2011. GROWING YOUR FARM PROFITS – by John C. Benham The next GYFP workshop will be held in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room on Friday, June 17th to be completed on Friday, June 24th 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This workshop is filling up very quickly so don’t delay in signing up since space is limited. In the workshop you will be supplied with a workbook similar to the EFP workbook where you are able to rate your farm management and come up with an Action Plan to make improvements. You are then in a position to apply for financial assistance to help carry out your Action Plan. Such actions as computer training, book keeping instruction, marketing courses, business strategies and succession planning are eligible for financial assistance. As well, you will be assisted in locating a qualified farm advisor to help you review your present financial situation and explore ways to meet your financial goals. This is an opportunity to explore niche marketing. Also the pro-

gram provides cost-share opportunities to help new farmers set their business goals, improve their farm related skills and develop farm business skills. We would gladly forward a brochure about the program and its cost share opportunities. So, for more information and to sign up, call John at 519-846-3394. ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN – by John C. Benham Several farmers are on the waiting list for the next EFP workshop. The time and place is yet to be determined. To qualify for EFP Cost Share in 2012, a completed Environmental Farm Plan is required. Don’t leave off signing up or you may regret it on application day, Thursday, September 15th, 2011. To sign up and for help, call John 519-846-3394. COMING EVENTS: Apr. 19 & 20 - Poultry Industry Conference and Exhibition, Western Fair Centre, London. For complete details, visit: www. westernfair.com/shows/poultry.html. Apr. 26 - Wellington County Farm Safety regular meeting at Husky Farm Equipment, Alma at 8:00 p.m. sharp. For more information, call Walter Grose at 519-846-5329. Apr. 27 - Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elora. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. and Separate Exam at 2:30 p.m. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573. May 3- Wellington Federation of Agriculture monthly board meeting, at OMAFRA Boardroom, 6484 Cty. Rd #7, Elora. For information contact secretary, Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774, or email: jplh@golden.net. May 5- Waterloo Federation of Agriculture monthly board meeting, at the St. Agatha Community Center. For information contact secretary, Richard Cressman at 519-662-2790 or email: rcresman@sentex.net. May 13- Grower Pesticide Safety Course, Elora. Course starts at 8:45 a.m. and Separate Exam at 2:30 p.m. To register, call Ontario Pesticide Education Program at 1-800-652-8573.

Farmers must continue working together for their betterment by Mark Wales, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is an organization built for its members. Each day we work to achieve our mission of securing a sustainable, profitable future for agriculture. We know that there is strength in numbers needed in order to achieve policies and to create a thriving agriculture sector for Ontario’s farm families. Because farmers register to be a member of the OFA, we will continue to address the key issues and top agriculture concerns our industry faces.

Through that support, we have given a voice to Ontario’s farm families on the local, provincial, and national levels and are working in collaboration with farm organizations and industry partners in Ontario and across the country to make our voice heard. Our work has eliminated land transfer taxes for farms sold within farm families, protected farm businesses from increased property taxes, drove elk and predator damage solutions to the forefront of the agenda, and enabled environmental farm plans and their funding for Ontario farmers. We’ve reinstated original microfit rates for thousands

of farmers, partnered with commodity organizations to achieve business risk management programs to cushion market fluctuations, and are investing research efforts into the benefits of biomass energy production at some of Ontario’s largest power generating facilities. While we are proud of our past 75 years of results in achieving goals for the agriculture industry, we also recognize the importance of looking to the future to maintain that success. Our OFA policy and research team is committed to continually identifying emerging issues that affect your farming operation: from green

energy solutions to municipal drainage; predator damage concerns; and all candidates’ meetings at election times. Over the coming months, our key priorities lie with the future of the agriculture sector. Our work with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture is steering the first national food strategy in Canada that will create the policies needed to safeguard our current and future food supply. More information about our work in that area is available at www.nationalfoodstrategy.ca. Members are encouraged to read more about how we are working to create sustainable farming practices that will keep our industry

profitable well into the future. We all know the future rests with our next generation. So we are also focusing attention on beginning farmers by setting up a Task Team that aims to identify programs and policies to facilitate the entry of a new generation into the business of farming. Coupled with our Proud to Lead development program, it shows our commitment to the future of farming in Ontario. We believe working with farmers and with government we will achieve our mission for the farming industry. Late last year, the OFA filed a pre-budget brief with Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan to address the fiscal and policy needs of Ontario’s farm families. In it, we outlined the need for bankable and predictable risk management programs, realistic farm property tax assessments, wildlife damage control and adequate compensation, and many other issues members told the OFA

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were important to operations. We look forward to positive outcomes in the coming budget on March 29. But we don’t just offer recommendations to government; we deliver results. Farmers tell us regulations are hurting their businesses. So OFA led the development of an industrywide position outlining the agri-food sector’s top five regulatory concerns for government and is now working with the affected ministries to fix to those regulatory burdens. Our ongoing success in securing a sustainable and profitable future for the agriculture sector begins today and relies on the collaborative spirit the OFA has demonstrated over the past 75 years. We thank members for ongoing support through the Farm Business Registration and their dedication to the organization. We look forward to serving you this year, and for years to come. I urge members to become involved in the issues and policy work we are doing, to get involved at the local county federation, and to voice concerns loudly and often. Without input our mission cannot be achieved. Member support is necessary for the future success of the farm sector. We truly value your participation in the OFA.

All Candidates Meetings to discuss Agriculture Issues in Wellington County Riding of Perth-Wellington April 14th, 8 pm-10 pm Arthur Community Centre (Lower Hall) 158 Domville Street, Arthur Riding of Wellington-Halton Hills April 20th, 8 pm-10 pm Aboyne Hall, Wellington County Museum and Archives 0535 Wellington Road 18 (between Fergus and Elora) For Further information contact WFA Coordinator Lisa Hern at wfa@wightman.ca, 519-848-3774 or check www.wfofa.on.ca

Event sponsored by: Wellington Federation of Agriculture, Wellington Christian Farmers, and NFU Waterloo-Wellington Local

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Wading through the genetically modified foods debate by Nathan Stevens GUELPH - MP Frank Valeriote recently held a public discussion on genetically modified organisms here. The panel represented a wide diversity of opinion with many valid points raised by knowledgeable presenters. The discussion highlighted the potential benefits and threats represented by genetically modified (GM) crops. For those who support GM crops, the goal is to improve crop productivity in a sustainable way. Genetic modification is not going to be a panacea for dealing with food supply issues, but there are good results out there. For example, GM cotton in Australia resulted in a 2/3 reduction in pesticide use, which meant better water quality for that region. Representing the other side, Jodi Koberinski, of the Organic Council of Ontario, explained the organic approach to growing food. Because organic does not use inorganic chemicals for pest and weed

control, any comparison with GM crops shows that organic producers use fewer pesticides. Furthermore, she asserted that the emphasis that organic producers put on soil quality over time produces comparable crops yields. Another key element was the need for effective labeling so consumers really do have a choice. One of the failings of the pro-GM side is that while they have sold most farmers on the benefits of GM crops, they have failed to communicate effectively with consumers. The view of Croplife Canada’s Lorne Hepworth was that 18 billion meals have been safely served in North America since GM foods were introduced. But it seems that most consumers don’t know that. Alison Blay Palmer looked at the issue from the perspective of its impact on market access. She argued that the potential downside from loss of market access is a serious issue and not worth the risk to farmers.

Manish Raizada and Rene Van Acker described the science involved in developing GMOs and the potential threats from the perspectives of a molecular biologist and an ecologist. For the molecular biologist, species don’t really matter as the packet of information in the DNA looks the same in different species. For the ecologist, species do matter, and changes in species can disrupt the existing ecosystem with unknown consequences. The GM crop debate is a complex one. There are potential gains to be made from the use of GM crops, but it isn’t going to be a panacea for hunger. At the same time there is the need for personal choice for consumers, consideration of market impacts, and the potential for unintended harm to ecosystems that cannot easily be undone. Nathan Stevens is the research and policy advisor for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario.

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ENTERTAINMENT Writers’ festival in Elora has two contests to encourage local talent

ABOYNE - For the eighth year, local writers are encouraged to submit their stories and poems to the Elora Writers’ Festival open writing competition or for the young writers contest. They are features of the annual Elora Writers’ Festival,

taking place on May 29 in Aboyne Hall at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. The annual writing competition presents an opportunity for writers of any age or experience to win prizes for their unpublished short stories (up to 2,000 words) and poetry

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(up to three poems, 75 lines maximum). Competition chairman Julia Browne will announce the winners and award the cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 during the intermission of the festival. Judges include K-W writer Sharon Blomfield, whose travel articles have appeared in many Canadian and international publications. For the second year, teen (13 to 18) and junior (12 and under) writers have their own

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Vermond, whose book for young readers about money and finances will be published by Owl Publishing in 2012. With local sponsors supporting the EWF Young Writers Contest, Mills hopes to attract more young writers from area schools. She will announce the winners at a special pre-festival celebration at Aboyne Hall, 11am to 1noon, before the festival readings get underway. The entry deadline is April

29, so writers are encouraged to visit the festival blog at www. elorawritersfestival.blogspot. com for contest details and entry forms. Note that submissions to the open writing competition should include a $15 entry fee. For more information, contact the contest chairmen Julia Browne (open competition) at juliacbrowne@netscape.net or Jean Mills (young writers contest) at jrmills@rogers. com.

Speaker will talk about addiction

GUELPH - Dr. Graeme Cunningham, Director of Addictions at Homewood, will offer a talk here on April 21 at 7:30pm at the Norfolk Street United Church. That church is at the corner of Norfolk and Cork Streets. Tickets are $10 per person at the door or by calling 519822-6165. Cunningham’s topic will be

Addiction … Is it a Sickness of the Soul? Addiction may be seen as a moral failing in some but is in fact a medical condition with a spiritual solution. The talk will explore the evidence for addiction being a disease and the essential components of the spiritual steps essential for recovery. Dr. Cunningham has treated

more than 30,000 addicts in the last 20 years and none have recovered without a complete change of beliefs and values. The development of humility and gratitude are essential components of their spiritual renewal. Learn how those changes can occur. This event is another of Norfolk Street United Church’s 175th anniversary events.

Group is offering its spring concert soon The Grey Bruce Singers spring concert, Singing With A Swing, will take place in the Hanover civic theatre 28 April 29 and 30 all at 8pm. Matinees will be offered on April 30 and May 1 at 3pm.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The show offers memories of Walt Disney’s world. The Leith Singers will be a feature, as well as The Twist Tops, a ’50s and ’6’s trio.

The library is the box office Reserve a ticket at 519-3641420. The theatre is wheelchair accessible. Visit the website at www. greybrucesingers.ca for the theatre seating plan.

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Centre Wellington to act as host for Senior Games this year by David Meyer FERGUS - There will be all kinds of activities and many visitors to the area starting next month when Centre Wellington Township hosts the District 26 Seniors Games. They will run May 24 to June 2. Organizers are expecting to see well over 600 people taking part in nearly two dozen events. The opening and closing ceremonies will be at the sportsplex in Fergus, with the opening ceremony May 24 at 11am and the final banquet on the last day at 5pm. District 26 includes Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and Woolwich, Wilmot, and Centre Wellington, and each municipality is the host every seven years. Norma Seibert, one of the local organizers, said in an interview that the event is part of the Ontario Senior Games. Winners will have the opportunity to move on to regional, provincial, national, and even international competitions. Not all the games will be played in Centre Wellington. Five and 10-pin bowling will be done in Elmira and Guelph, with lawn bowling being hosted in Elora. Some of the games include

scrabble, shuffleboard, contract and duplicate bridge, euchre and bid euchre, table tennis, crokinole, horseshoes, darts, solo, cribbage, two walking events, including walks of 3km and 1.6km, plus nordic walking with distances of 1km and 3km. There is also badminton, golf, snooker, and tennis. Registrar Joan Coxhead said in an interview that she would not be surprised to see 700 people for the events this year, and noted there are not only more seniors, but many of them are more active than their age groups used to be. She has been involved as a volunteer in Centre Wellington in 1997, 2004, and again this year, and once helped in Woolwich, and has seen the numbers of people appear to get younger every event. She said many of the games are competitive, and noted there is even a category for those who play tennis: over age 75. “Seniors are much younger than the previous generation,” she said. “We’re very active. We need to keep people active.” As well, there is a new game this year, called pickle ball. It is a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played with a whiffle ball,

and suitable for seniors who no longer feel they can compete in the tennis competition. The Bank of Montreal (BMO) branch in Elora and BMO Nesbitt Burns recently presented the games group with $1,500 for the event in Centre Wellington. That included $500 from the local branch. Stan Fleming, who accepted the check on behalf of the organizers, said everyone is welcome to take part. “We’ll take anyone who wants to come,” is how he put it. “Any senior is welcome.” Seniors are any person over age 55. But Coxhead had one request of those who plan to compete. First, the deadline is April 26, and forms are available at Legion branches in every community involved, at those local libraries, at all seniors’ centres, and at the sportsplex in Fergus. Coxhead said the biggest problems organizers face are forms filled out incorrectly. She asks that everyone fill out the complete form. That includes age, sex, and the amount of registration fee. She explained the government wants the ages of people for its statistical base, and some names give no indication of sex so that must be filled in. As well, she noted that the reg-

Senior Games donation - BMO Nesbitt Burns and the BMO Elora branch recently donated $1,500 total to the District 26 Senior Games being hosted by Centre Wellington this year. From left: branch manager Ashley Britton, Senior Games volunteer Stan Fleming who is wearing the shirt from the 2004 games, and BMO Nesbitt employees Kyle Dietrich, Karen Kollee, and Janice Wallace. istration fee is $10 for the first event, of which the Ontario Senior Games Association gets the lion’s share. Subsequent events cost $6 and the local organizers receive that fee. But, she warned, some activities, such as golf and bowling, will also require payments at the venues, such as golf courses. The registration fee is strictly to enter the games, and not

necessarily taking part in the activity. Coxwell said on April 5, she opened 60 registration forms, but for one reason or another, she could register only 25 people. She noted that in partnership events, the partners should try to send in the registrations together, or at least attempt to mail them so they arrive at roughly the same time, because

she cannot register a team until both applications are there. In many cases, she has to call the entrants to get the missing information. “Meanwhile, those forms are sitting there bothering me,” she said. The mayors of all the municipalities as well as MP Michael Chong and MPP Ted Arnott are all invited to the final banquet on June 2.

One-third of physicians 65 and older still working full time

More than 1 in 10 Canadian physicians is age 65 and older, but many doctors remain active in clinical practice after reaching the traditional retirement age, according to a study released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). In 2009, 12% of the active physician population was at least 65, up from 9% five years earlier. However, one-third of doctors in their senior years were still working full time. CIHI data also shows that older physicians no longer classified as full time still carried, on average, 40% of a full workload. “One in five active physicians in Canada is over the age of 60. With so many doctors about to reach their socalled retirement years, some Canadians have expressed concern about whether they will continue to have access to the medical services they need in the coming years,” said Michael Hunt, Director of Pharmaceuticals and Health Workforce Information Services at CIHI. “However, our study shows that physicians do not tend to retire, in the conventional sense, when they reach age 65. Instead, they slowly wind down their practice over the years.”

Older family physicians lessen workload, narrow practice The report, Putting Away the Stethoscope for Good? Toward a New Perspective on Physician Retirement, found that rather than leave the workforce completely, many older physicians lessen the intensity of their clinical practice. In 2007, 7% of physicians age 55 and older, and close to 12% of physicians age 65 and older, became minimally active; that is, they worked 33% or less of their previous workload. Although there were no major differences between family physicians in different age groups with respect to clinical activities, such as office assessment and mental health care, the older general practitioners became, the less likely they were to provide certain services. For example, fewer than 35% of female family physicians age 65 to 69 provided hospital inpatient care, compared with 59% of those younger than 40. Similarly, 56% of male family physicians age 65 to 69 provided services requiring advanced procedural skills, compared with 77% of those age 40 to 44. This shift in scope of practice was also evident in family physicians providing obstetrical and anes-

thetic services and happened faster among female physicians than among their male counterparts. More physicians intend to retire than actually leave the workforce According to the 2007 National Physician Survey, just more than 3% of all physicians reported that they planned to retire in each of the two years following the survey. However, CIHI’s study found that estimates of actual retirement rates were significantly lower, with less than 1% of doctors (between 0.54% and 0.79%) retiring annually from the workforce in this period. “In the physician workforce, retirement is not a sudden event,” says Dr. Raymond Pong, a researcher at the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research at Laurentian University and author of the study. “Instead, we see a transition to retirement, with doctors progressively taking on less work and carefully choosing the work that they do take on. It’s a process that can extend over months and, in some cases, years. As the proportion of older physicians increases, understanding what they do, how much they do and how long they stay active is going to become very important for

workforce planning.” Quick facts - In 2009, one-third of physicians age 65 and older were still working full time. - In 2009, there were approximately 68,100 active physicians working in Canada, one-tenth (12%) of whom were 65 and older, up from 9% in 2004.

- In 2007, more than 7% of physicians age 55 and older, and close to 12% of those age 65 and older, became minimally active; that is, they worked 33% or less of their previous workload. · The older general practitioners became, the less likely they were to engage in such activities as hospital inpatient

care, obstetrics, anesthesia and services requiring advanced procedural skills. - In 2007, while just more than 3% of surveyed physicians reported that they planned to retire in each of the two years following the survey, the estimated average annual retirement rate was actually well under 1% annually.

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Senior Lifestyles Lifestyles Masonic Lodge unveils new mosaic pavement DRAYTON - A special dedication ceremony was held recently at the Conestoga Masonic Lodge in Drayton. Local members of Lodge 295 were joined by Raymond Daniels, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the province of Ontario, and over 100 visiting Masons from throughout southwestern Ontario. All present witnessed the unveiling of the new mosaic pavement installed in the floor

of the lodge. The construction and presentation of this particular mosaic pavement is the finished product of a continuing project. Each new pavement is constructed entirely of wood, and fabricated by a group of past masters of the Hamilton district. The mosaic pavements contain designs and symbols rich in Masonic history, and there are currently 28 identical

pavements ornamenting lodges throughout the province. In the past, the old mosaic pavement in Conestoga Lodge was a movable piece and had been at the heart of the Conestoga lodge room for over 80 years. It will be preserved in a frame and will continue to be a part of the history of the Lodge. For more information on the Masonic Lodge in Drayton and the district of Wellington, visit wellingtonmasons.ca.

FERGUS - Merengue, salsa, cha cha, tango, flamenco – tare just a few types of music rhythms at the fitness classes at Victoria Park Seniors’ Centre here. Zumba Gold, like the original Zumba fitness includes Latin music, easy-to-follow dance moves, and an invigorating atmosphere. The moves

and pacing are modified to suit the needs of older participants. The class will provide participants with a safe and effective total body workout that is fun, different, and easy follow. Everyone is welcome on April 19 from noon to 12:45pm at the centre at 150 Albert Street West in Fergus. The session will be led by instructor

Nerine Christie. Those who enjoy the fitness class are welcome to join the nine-week session beginning April 26 at the same time for $67.50 for members of the centre and $76.50 for non-members. That includes the HST. For more information and to register in the free trial class call the centre 519-787-1814.

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Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting: 7:30pm. Fergus - Victoria Park Centre. Topic: â€œMoving My Gardenâ€? Speaker: Clara Bauman. Our monthly meetings (every third Wednesday) feature informative topics and speakers. Everyone welcome. Please call Helen for info. 519-843-3131. *** Lutherwood presents Third Annual â€œGet Hired. Job Fairâ€? from 1-5pm at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Free bus from Guelph. Visit www.lutherwood.ca for details. *** Guelph-Wellington Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Linamar Corp., the Frank Hasenfratz Centre for excellence in manufacturing - Public Lecture. Speaker: Edwin Newton, President, The Newton Group. 7- 8:30pm. Frank Hasenfratz Centre, 700 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph. Contact Paul Ross, 519-821-6268. No charge, all welcome. *** Brighton Chapter OES. Soup and Sandwich Lunch and Card Party, 12noon, in the Masonic Building, 310 St. Andrew St. E. $8. Call Betty for tickets 519-787-8250

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â€œAddictionâ€Ś Is It A Sickness Of The Soul?â€? by Dr. Graeme Cunningham, Director, Homewood Addiction Division at 7:30pm. At Norfolk Street United Church, corner of Norfolk and Cork Streets, Guelph. Tickets: $10/person by calling 519-822-6165. *** All U Can Eat Wing/Pub Night Harriston Legion Branch #296. Entertainment by Lindsay Morgan. Starting at 5pm till we run out. $12 per person. For more information call 338-2843. *** Jamboree. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St. Arthur, Ontario. (Next to St. John Church) Start time is 7pm. For cancellation info. due to weather call 519-848-6723. *** Fergus Legion Branch 275 Ladies Auxiliary Bingo. Weekly Grand Prize $500. Thursday Nights. 7pm. Everyone welcome. .*** Reflections on Good Friday. A musical presentation by The Hilltop Singers at 7pm. No ticket sales. Free will offering. Come and prepare for the Easter Weekend.

Apr 22

Good Friday Service at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, 905-854-2423 on at 10am. â€œWe Remember Calvaryâ€? is a worship service designed to recreate the emotional and spiritual aspects of the passion story. Service is followed by Brunch and Fellowship: Adults $10, children 5-12 $5. All welcome. *** Annual Good Friday Breakfast, 8-10:30am at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church, 136 Barden St., Eden Mills. Adults $7. Bake table. *** Good Friday Cantata at Grace Anglican Church, Arthur at 7:30pm. Performed by area choirs and directed by Derek Moore. Free will offering. *** Easter Church Services, Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road: Good Friday, April 22nd, Worship and Communion. Sunrise Service, Sunday, April 24th, meet at Starkey Hill Trail parking lot, Arkell Road, 7am, Pancake Breakfast, 8am, hall of Arkell United Church, Easter Service, 10am. *** Fish Fry. St. Josephâ€™s Parish. 4- 7pm. $8 a person. Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street, Fergus.

Street United Church 7:30pm. Basic Gardening Demonstration. Guest speaker: Rob Howard, â€œNine Things I Learned from Other Gardens.â€? New members welcome. Guests: $5. *** The Upper Grand Learning Foundation Fundraising Fair. 1 - 8pm at the Best Western Royal Brock in Guelph. Free admission. â€œLocating Hidden Assets in your Communityâ€? and â€œRightâ€?ingâ€? a Donor Letter â€“ the â€œWriteâ€? Wayâ€?. Everything your school, club, team, church etc. needs to know. Info: Rosemary Woods 519-843-3438.

Apr 27

Spring Card Party at the St. Clements Arena, 1 Green St, St. Clements. Doors open at 6pm, lunch served 6:30pm. Prizes, raffles. 50/50. Admission $5. Wheelchair accessible. *** Grand Valley and District Horticultural Society Meeting, Trinity United Church, Grand Valley at 7:30pm. Our topic is Organic and Heirloom Vegetable Gardening with Crystal and Kelly. Public are welcome to attend.

Apr 28

Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50 includes light lunch and prizes. *** Chicken BBQ 4:30-7pm at the Maryborough Public School. Half Chicken Dinner $14, Quarter Chicken Dinner $10. Take-out only. Tickets contact Donna at 519-638-5187. *** Fergus Legion Branch 275 Ladies Auxiliary Bingo. Weekly Grand Prize $500. Thursday Nights. 7pm. Everyone welcome.

Apr 29

Fish Fry by Howellâ€™s. Alma Optimist Club, 5-7pm. Alma Community Hall, Tickets $12, children $4. Tickets at the door. *** Until May 1- Music and Art for Kids Education at Stone Road Mall, previewing more than 50 original pieces of art by local artists. Viewers can bid on artwork, and enter a contest to guess names of each piece, inspired by song titles. Auction continues online until June 1st. For details call 519-767-1317. *** Euchre Card Party 7:30pm St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall. 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira, $6. Cash prize, lunch. All welcome. *** Spring Tyme at Churchill Community Church. 4-8pm and Saturday April 30, 7:30am - 1pm. Churchill Church is located at Erin Third Line and the Erin-Halton Townline. *** Chili Supper and Hootenanny, 5-7pm. Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road. Open Seating. Adults: $12, under 12 yrs: $6, under 6 yrs: free. Contact Pat Duffield, 519-821-9351, Glenna Smith 519-824-0217.

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Elora Legion Saturday Night Dance 8pm. Join Bill Beattie upstairs in the Maple Leaf Room for an evening of dancing. 519846-9611. *** Elora United Church/Howellâ€™s Fish Fry and Silent Auction, 4:307pm, at the Elora Community Centre. Take-out available. Tickets available at Elora United Church, or 519-846-9451. Adults- $15, children under 12- $8(1/2 portion fish). *** Celebrate Earth Day the Library Way. Read about natureâ€™s life cycles then do a take-home Earth Day activity. Suitable for all ages, parental assistance required. Drop in. Free. 10:30am 2:30pm Wellington County Library.

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and finally a dinner/sightseeing cruise on Miss Midland, enjoying the beauty of Georgian Bay. For lunch organizers recommend bring their own picnic lunch or meals and refreshments are available for purchase at St. Marie. Transportation will be Cherry Bus Lines, luxury coach. Departure from the museum at 8am sharp, with a pick up in Guelph as well. Return will be approximately 10pm. Cost: $105 for members, $110 for non-members. For more information contact the Wellington County Museum & Archives for more information at 519-846-0916, or 1-800-663-0750.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a change in scenery would be well timed. While itâ€™s not good to run away from your problems, some time away could provide a new perspective.

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The Wellington County Musuem and Archives is pleased to offer its annual Day Away trip for members, volunteers and the general public! This year participants will head north, spending the morning at St. Marie among the Hurons, Ontarioâ€™s first European Community; Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was the headquarters for the French Jesuit Mission to the Huron Wendat people. In 1639, the Jesuits, along with French lay workers, began construction of a fenced community that included barracks, a church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for Native visitors. Later in the day is a visit the world famous Martyrâ€™s Shrine

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Someone is thinking about you, Cancer, and it could lead to romantic endeavors. The excitement will be in discovering just who has his or her eyes pointed in your direction. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a complete change of direction is possible this week. Indecision could cause you to act rashly and that could lead to irreversible damage. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, stop trying to prove yourself to others. Be your own person and live your own life and you will be much happier for it. Realize that you canâ€™t compete on the same level all the time. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Preparation is essential to avoid feeling out of control, Libra. Donâ€™t worry, when you put your mind to it, you can accomplish just about anything.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it may be time for you to start over, but this is not necessarily a bad thing. You may find a new path that is much more to your liking and new relationships to boot. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Donâ€™t try to push your point of view on someone else, Sagittarius. It wonâ€™t be well received at this juncture in time. Let others have their opinions for the moment. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Thereâ€™s no time to relax, Capricorn. Just when you tackle one project, another takes its place. Fortunately, you have an abundance of energy to keep you going. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may get some news you didnâ€™t expect and it will take a while to absorb all of this information. When you think about it, the change could be good. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, soliciting help doesnâ€™t mean you are abandoning your independence. It just means youâ€™re smart.

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After over 28 years of service working in the County Social Services Department, Goldie Barth retired on March 31. Goldie began her career at the County as a Special Services Caseworker in January, 1983. She later became Special Services Manager in the Ontario Works Department in April, 2005.

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Mark your Calendars MAY 7 - Erin Community Centre 1 Boland Dr., Erin MAY 14 - Harriston County Roads Garage 9160 Wellington Rd. 5, Harriston MAY 28 - Aberfoyle County Roads Garage 7396 Wellington Rd. 34, Aberfoyle JUNE 25 - Grand River Raceway 7445 Wellington Rd. 21, Elora Fall Events: October 1 in Mapleton October 15 in Guelph/Eramosa October 22 in Wellington North

Easter Closures

Support local food banks! Bring a non-perishable food or cash donation with you too any of the events. Acceptable Items • computers • cameras • monitors • printers/copiers • televisions • home stereo systems • telephones • VCR/DVD players Visit www.wellington.ca for more information Good Friday Schedule Changes All County waste facilities will be closed on Good Friday, April 22nd, and will reopen on Saturday, April 23rd at 8 a.m. Curbside garbage and blue box collection will not occur on Good Friday, April 22nd, and is rescheduled for Saturday, April 23rd, starting at 7 a.m. For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248

All County of Wellington offices, library branches, transfer stations and landfill sites will be closed on Friday, April 22 and Monday, April 25.

EASTER

EGG

Saturday April 23, 2011

Hunt

Activities from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Egg Hunt begins at 9:30!

Admission $5.00 per child

tickets available in advance or at the gate

Activities, crafts & games for all ages. Please, no pets!

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County Communications Page Wellington Advertiser for publication: April 15, 2011 prepared by Phil Dietrich Wellington County FEEDBACK Museum & Archives - HOW ARE WE DOING? 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