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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, December 10, 2010

Public Service AnnouncementSSponsor a Turkey. The Palmerston food bank is looking for spon-sors to donate turkeys for our Christmas hampers this holiday season. Why not consider sponsoring a turkey for a needy family? Anyone who would like to do so may call Marg Todd at 519-343-2438. Participating sponsors need to let her know by December 15th and will need to deliver their turkey by 10AM on Dec. 20th to the food bank located downstairs in the United Church so that it can be included in the hamper. Palmerston has always been a ‘giving’ community. We hope you will continue to do so. Make this a joyful Christmas holiday for everyone.

***Someone needs You. If you have two hours a week to spare, please call the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County 519-941-1221 to discuss volunteer opportunities.

***St. Mary’s Catholic School on Irvine Street in Elora needs your votes. We are looking to enhance our playground with greenery and have an opportunity to receive a grant of up to $25,000 though AVIVA. With your daily votes, you will make this dream pos-sible. It’s absolutely free to vote and just takes a few moments to sign in. Every vote counts. The Website www.avivacommunity-fund.org/ideas/acf9787.

Dec 10December 10 and 11 - Tim Murton Fine Art Open House – Wiggit Hall Guesthouse and Gallery, 249 Geddes St. Elora 4-8pm 2-6pm.

***St. Teresa of Avila Church Annual Christmas Dinner, 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira. 6-7pm. For tickets call 519-669-3387. $15 adults, $7.50 children 6-12.

***December 10 and 11- The annual Marsville Community Christmas Concert, East Garafraxa/Marsville Hall in Marsville. Start time 7:30pm. Adults: $7, Children: $5. This show sells out every year! Please reserve tickets in advance by calling Earl Lennox at 519-928-3457.

Dec 11

Enjoy Pancakes and Sausage at the “Breakfast with Santa” spon-sored by the Belwood Lions at the Belwood Hall from 8-11am. Adults $5ea, Children (age 4 to 12) $2.50 ea. Age 3 and under free.

***Victoria Park Seniors Centre: SPECIAL EVENT: Annual Christmas Dinner. Reception at 5:30pm. Dinner served at 6pm. Enjoy a delicious homemade turkey dinner with all the trimmings with wonderful musical entertainment after dinner by The Black Family. Call 519-787-1814 to register.

***Wellington County Library Fergus Branch. Drop in to Children’s Services and create a beautiful holiday craft. New crafts each week. Suitable for All Ages. Parental Supervision Required. 10:30 – 2:30.

***Skateboard Competition - A fun event 2 – 5pm, an indoor skate-boarding competition. At Erin Hoops Main Place gym, 185 Main Street in the village of Erin. For more information call 519-833-2058.

***December 11 and 12 Fergus Lions Club Annual Photos with Santa, noon to 2pm. at Zellers in Fergus. $5 per photo with pro-ceeds to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.

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

***Annual Turkey Roll at 2pm. Come out and enjoy a fun afternoon for your chance to win prizes. Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd., Guelph.

***Our “Christmas card” to our community is a classy, nostalgic concert full of the joy of Christmas. With a live band, orchestra, dance and a 100-voice choir. Free performances. Saturday 3:30 and 7:30pm and Sunday 3:30pm. Koinonia Christian Fellowship 850 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale. 519-744-7447.

***Come to Nanson Hall at Duff’s Church, (Highway 6 north of the 401 and Morriston) 6:30 – 7:30pm. We will teach you the basics of traditional Square Dancing. From 7:30-10pm. We dance to a

caller and music, followed by a light pot-luck finger food lunch. The cost of the dancing portion of the evening is $6 per person. No prior expe-rience necessary. For more information call Keith Marcy 519-623-0219.

Dec 12Winter Trees at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2-4pm. Please call to register 519-836-7860. $5/person. Learn how to identify trees by using the three “B’s” – branches, bark and buds. We will also visit the chickadee tree and feed chickadees from our hands.

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“Music of Christmas”. St. John’s United Church, Belwood. 7:30pm. Featuring carol singing, instrumentals, choir anthems, Al and Friends, and the Beltone Quartet. Free will offering. Light refreshments.

***A Family Christmas’ a cantata by combined choirs of Knox-Elora and St. Andrew’s Alma at 7:30pm. at St. Andrew’s Alma Presbyterian Church and Knox Elora Presbyterian Church on Sunday Dec. 19. Refreshments and fellowship following.

***Christmas Carol Swing-A-long. Featuring the John Zadro Trio at Norfolk Street United Church, Guelph. 7pm. Free-will offering.

Dec 137th Annual Ladies Night Christmas Carols by Candlelight. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. 7:30pm.

Dec 14The Royal City Quilters’ Guild (RCQG) monthly meeting 7pm at the Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph. The evening’s program will be to embellish and decorate quilted placemats which will then be donated to a community group in Guelph for distribution to people who would enjoy receiving them for the holiday season. Guests are welcome $5. Membership is $37. For more information call Judy @519-822-2658.

***Long-term Care Home Information Session - find out how to access long-term care homes in our Region. 5- 6:30pm. Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St. Guelph, ON. Attendance is Free. Please contact Patti Hirsch at 519-883-5500 ext. 5190.

Dec 16Jamboree. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St. Arthur, Ontario. (Next to St. John Church). Start time is 7pm. For cancel-lation info. due to weather call 519-848-6723.

Dec 17Brighton Chapter Euchre and Lunch 7:30pm at the Masonic Building, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. For more info. call Betty or Roy at 519- 787-8250. All welcome.

***Victoria Park Seniors Centre: SPECIAL EVENT: Christmas Performance. 2pm. The Victoria Park Players and the Victoria Park Music Ensemble join forces once again to present an enjoyable afternoon of Christmas music by the Ensemble and a production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” by the Players. Refreshments will follow. Free Will donations gratefully accepted. Call 519-787-1814 for more information.

***Punch Party. Harriston Legion. Start at 5pm. Entertainment by the Riverstone Ramblers. All are welcome to join in the fun. Silent Auction tables (Donations for this can be dropped off at the Legion), Meat Draw. For more information call 519-338-2843.

***Drop-In Family Christmas Storytime Wellington County Library Fergus Branch. Songs, fun and frolic at our annual Christmas Storytime PLUS a visit with an extra special guest visitor. 10:30 – 11am.

***Arthur Legion Branch 226. Wing Night 6-8pm. All you can eat. $12.

Dec 18Wellington County Library Fergus Branch. Drop in to Children’s Services and create a beautiful holiday craft. New crafts each week. Suitable for All Ages. Parental Supervision Required. 10:30 – 2:30.

***Guelph Chamber Choir – Messiah, featuring soloists: Sarah Kramer, soprano; Sophie Roland, mezzo-soprano; Neal Banerjee, tenor; Olivier Laquerre, bass - Orchestra on period instruments. 8pm, River Run Centre, Guelph. Tickets: 519-763-3000, 1-877-520-2408 - Adults $30, under 30 years $10, eyeGO $5.

***Arthur Legion Branch 226. Jamboree 2-5pm. For more info. call Nancy 519-848-5702.

***Arthur Legion Branch 226. Karaoke 8:30pm.

Dec 19Guelph Hiking Trail Club Offers Another Free Kids’ Hike In Preservation Park Woods. We’ll meet at the parking lot by the splash pad off Kortright Road for a 1pm start to explore nature amidst the busy city in this woodland park. The hike will last approx. one hour and we’ll have hot chocolate afterwards. Please register ahead of time, and see the website for details. www.guelphhiking.com.

***Sunday Morning Community Breakfast With Santa 9am -12pm. Adults $5, Children under 12 $2, Fergus Legion Branch 275, 500 Blair Street Fergus. 519-843-2345.

***Sundays @ 3 Series’ A Christmas Celebration. Dublin Chancel Choir; Sing Carols with uplifting descants and brass arrange-ments, ornamented with the favourite choral renderings of the season. Admission at the door: $18/Students $5. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guelph, 519-821-0610.

***At Ebeneser United Church (12274 Guelph Line) 7pm. Christmas Candlelight Service. In preparation for the Christmas season, we will gather to sing Carols together.

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Dear Editor,As the Holiday Season

approaches, we reflect upon those who have played an important part in shaping who we are.

At the Canadian Cancer Society Wellington County Unit, the staff are thinking about all the volunteers that are involved and how they have supported our mission and shaped our local unit to be what it is today.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, commu-nity based organization whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Our volunteers are the backbone.

We are proud to say that the Canadian Cancer Society has more impact, against more cancers, in more communities,

than any other cancer charity. It’s only because of the support and dedication of our volun-teers and donors.

Together we are creating a powerful collective resolve among Canadians to fight back and say enough is enough!

We would like to thank our volunteers for being involved, and supporting us to do every-thing we can to prevent cancer, save lives and support those living with cancer. With the holidays around the corner we are grateful for those that are still with us and are able to share in this holiday season.

We wish all our volunteers and their families a wonderful holiday season!

Sara Orrell

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit

Holiday wishes from Cancer Society

Serving Waterloo Regions, Wellington and Dufferin Counties.For more information about our transportation program or other

VON programs or to volunteer call:Mount Forest: 519-323-2330 press 1

Providing reliable and convenient transportationto seniors and adults with disabilities, who live in

Fergus & Elora as well as Guelph & Wellington County

Transportation is available for medical appointments,

tasks of daily living: such as banking or grocery shopping and for social outings within

the community.

TransporTaTion program

Von - Victorian order of nurses

In Celebration ofNational Volunteer Week

VON’s Volunteer Programs Include:

VON THANKSOUR VOLUNTEERS

You make a difference!VON PEEL SITE

Serving Peel and Waterloo Regions, Wellington and Dufferin Counties

For more information about these programs or to volunteer call 1 800 727 1581For P.A.T.E.R. call Cambridge 519 622 4967

• Office Support• Adult/Alzheimer Day Programs• Board of Directors• Volunteer Visiting• Transportation/P.A.T.E.R.• Congregate Dining• Meals On Wheels• Security Checks/Reassurance

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“Health Startsat Home”

Centre Wellington Food Bank

TURKEY DRIVEDouble your donation to the Food Bank

at no extra cost to you!The Food Bank and ScotiaBank are

partnered again this year forthe annual Christmas Turkey Drive.

ScotiaBank will donate $20.00for every $20.00 ticket purchased in the

branch at 201 St. Andrew St Westto a maximum of $5000.

Tickets are available from Dec. 6th to Dec. 24th.

Join Regeneration Specialist and Cooking Guru Tim Tentcher at our kiosk just down from Sears in the Stone Road Mall, Guelph, to cele-brate the wonder of the diversi-ty of our nation: The Crossing of Cultures and people with disabilities in our local global village.

What a Wonderful World Now is a non profit that works with Crossing Cultures Cuisine to employ local people with disabilities. Come and taste the cultural adventure created by Tim Tentcher with the help of our most under utilized resource, people with disabili-ties living in our community.

Diversity deserves to be celebrated. We encourage you to celebrate with us by sam-pling the wonders we bring to you in our kiosk this holiday

season. Help us give work, pur-pose, and hope to those who need it most by purchasing our products.

We practice fair trade, and keep the fairness within our local community. We call our teas “Abili-teas” because that is what they do. They’re packed by local people with disabilities, who receive not only a fair wage, but work, purpose and hope.

We invite you to come and sample our dips from Thailand, India and Greece and check out other products too.

They’ll rock your world. Tim’s cookbook What a Wonderful World is now sell-ing nationally and is avail-able at the kiosk. Open until Christmas Eve. For more infor-mation visit www.crossingcul-turescuisine.com

Celebrating ourdiversity as Canadians

PUSLINCH TWP. - “You sound British,” 10-year-old Julian says with certainty from the saddle atop a horse at the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.

“Well, that’s a very good observation,” Ann Caine, the centre’s executive director, replies with a smile.

“I’m Canadian,” Julian declares proudly, displaying a wide grin of his own.

“So am I,” Caine explains. “I just have a British accent.”

The exchange is but a fleet-ing moment in an ordinary day last week. But it’s the type of light-hearted interaction, regardless of its brevity, that keeps Caine motivated almost 30 years after founding the centre, which caters to those with physical and developmen-tal disabilities.

The idea is to provide physical, psychological and social benefits through a com-bination of therapy, recreation and animal care programs. Those benefits can include increased strength and flexibil-ity, improved balance, mobi-lizing the trunk and pelvis, improved learning skills and concentration, access to social integration, a sense of achieve-ment and independence, and increased self-esteem and self-confidence.

“It’s medically supervised, but they’re having fun while doing it,” Caine said. “It’s just an amazing therapy. We see little miracles every day.”

Julian’s mother, Charlene, can testify to that.

“It’s been really positive for Julian to come here. It’s been fantastic,” Charlene said. “He really enjoys the riding. It has been really good for his confi-dence and self esteem.

“And it’s fantastic exercise ... but for him, it’s just fun.”

Such testimonials are the norm for families at Sunrise.

The centre has made such a difference, for both children and adults, that Caine was rec-ognized last month as one of 13 recipients of the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.

Created in 1973 - ironically, the same year Caine and her family came to Canada from England - the medal recognizes those who have made “excep-tional long-term contributions to the quality of life in the province.”

The medals were presented to the winners - chosen from over 220 nominations and 176 finalists - by Lieutenant Governor David Onley on Nov. 23 at Queen’s Park.

“This group of outstand-ing Ontarians has positively changed the lives of many people in their communities,” Onley said of the winners.

Eric Hoskins, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, added, “They inspire us to make a difference in the lives of our neighbours and to work for the betterment of our com-munities and our world.”

The citation on Caine’s award stated she “has endless energy and stamina” and is “a citizen who is always mindful of, and concerned for, the for-gotten of society.”

Caine was joined at the ceremony by two of her four children and two of her 11 grandchildren.

“They were very pleased and proud, I guess,” she said humbly. She was shocked to learn the Rotary Club of Guelph South, of which she is a member, had nominated her.

“I was blown away,” she said. “When you do something you enjoy doing, you don’t expect to get awarded for it.”

Over the years the Sunrise centre has helped around 5,000 individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, Caine estimates.

About 100 volunteers per week help out at the 102-acre property on Concession 1 in Puslinch Township, incorpo-rating the unique healing and therapeutic qualities of 25 horses, four miniature horses, one donkey, two mini don-keys, two alpacas and several friendly barn cats.

The centre also incorporates a physiotherapist, occupational therapist and speech/language therapist as consultants, and recently received an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant to hire a child and youth recreation and camp coordina-tor for three years.

“People can see the results, but they don’t realize all the

hard work and toil that went into this place,” Caine said. “When I look back on it now, it’s amazing all the work that we’ve done.”

Indeed, this is not a story of overnight success. And it is one with a bittersweet beginning.

Caine’s husband, Christopher, passed away in 1977 at age 39, leaving her and four kids (a daughter and three sons) on their own. A pediatric and emergency room nurse by trade, Caine had dabbled in therapeutic riding in her native England, but it was not until after the death of her husband she fully realized the effective-ness of that work.

“Our ponies helped the kids through the incredibly trau-matic loss of their dad,” Caine recalled.

That realization eventually led Caine to come up with

the idea for a centre in the Wellington County area. She contacted her doctor and friend, Jim McLachlan, about the idea.

“I just know what won-derful things animals can do for children,” she told him. McLachlan came on board (he served as the first president of the executive committee) and things grew from there - albeit very slowly.

“It was hard,” Caine said of the early beginnings, when the organization had five riders and three horses.

For 14 years sunrise operat-ed seasonally and moved four times. In 1990 it offered its first integrated summer camp, although it was still without

a permanent home with an indoor arena.

“It got to the point every-body said we really need to have our own facility because the demand was so high,” Caine explained. “I don’t know how we ever managed without an indoor arena, but we were very tenacious and kept going.”

She joined with other orga-nizers to start a capital cam-paign and worked hard to find a suitable, permanent home. The Concession 1 property, locat-ed not far from the original Sunrise farm on Victoria Road in Puslinch, was appealing due to its indoor facility, proximity to Guelph and Cambridge and its link between barn and arena.

“When we came here, of course, everything changed,” she said. “There was a sense of ownership when everyone came here.”

But the property was far from complete. From 1996 to 2000, thanks to generous funding from local individuals and the OTF, Sunrise officials made extensive upgrades to improve accessibility.

In 2001 a drive shed was renovated, allowing staff to move out of a dark basement with no windows and into a new office space. The shed also houses a children’s activ-ity room.

Also in 2001, Sunrise estab-lished its therapeutic riding instructor training program, which now trains individuals from across Canada and all over the world.

In 2006, the centre launched the “building Brighter Futures” development campaign, which provided a swimming pool, farm discovery centre, an accessible playground, a pavil-ion, expanded tack room and a new accessible washroom.

Much of the regular work on the site is carried out by volunteers.

“There’s always a job they can do,” Caine said, adding the centre is always welcoming new helpers. “We really value our volunteers.”

With limited financial resources, those individuals are what make Sunrise such a success. Despite grants for spe-cific projects (particularly from the OTF), Caine explained, the centre receives no regular funding from the provincial or federal governments.

“We really do live from hand to mouth,” she said.

The centre relies on dona-tions from local individuals, organizations, businesses and service clubs. Sunrise hosts two large fundraisers every June and September (this year’s “Hoof Beat Challenge” in September raised $22,000).

“You get surprises a lot of the time, which is really nice,”

Caine said, noting the cen-tre often gets donations from young children, including some who on their birthdays ask for donations to Sunrise instead of gifts.

But not all of the surprises are good ones.

Recently, an unidentified Grinch arrived about a month early to steal an emergency generator from the Sunrise cen-tre. Caine said the unit, which was barely used and will cost $4,000 to replace, was not out in the open and would have taken two people to lift.

“[Stealing] from a charity - that’s a bit much,” she said. “I can’t believe it.”

Now officials have to divert valuable fundraising efforts towards purchasing a new gen-erator. But such disappoint-ments seemingly do little to diminish Caine’s resolve to keep the centre open.

“I have a passion for work-ing with children,” she said, adding the location of the centre is perfect. “It’s a good township. It’s very active.”

Perhaps no one more so than Caine and the rest of her team at the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.

* * *The centre always wel-

comes financial donations, which can be made online through canadahelps.org or by visiting www.sunrise-thera-peutic.ca and clicking on the Canada Helps icon.

In an effort to raise even more money, the centre is accepting old newspapers, books (without hard cover), magazines, telephone books and other recyclable paper. It is also accepting Zehrs tapes and Canadian Tire money, and is offering metal recycling.

For more information visit sunrise-therapeutic.ca, email info@sunrise-therapeutic.ca or call 519-837-0558.

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, December 10, 2010 PAGE THREE

From Tragedyto Triumph:Ann Caine has

helped thousands with special needs at Sunrise Therapeutic

by Chris DaponteLocal lauded - Anne Caine, seated second from right, was one of 13 recipients of the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, presented by Lieutenant Governor David Onley, centre, on Nov. 23. Caine is the founder and executive director of the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre in Puslinch Township.

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ing.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, stop by to see a friend with whom you have lost touch. E-mail is one way to

go, but it lacks the personalization of a visit and face-to-face chat.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, put personal feelings aside when dealing with a scenario at work. Think

with your head and not with your heart this time around.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, save some more money before pulling the trigger on a big ticket item. It’s better to be

safe than sorry when it comes to finances.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, now is the ideal time to dabble in real

estate. Rates are low and inventory is high. If you have been thinking of buying a home, speed

up your plans.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, the time has come to explore a new

occupation. Think outside your current career path. Change might be a good thing for you in the weeks to come.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, adopt a more professional approach and attitude this week. If ever there was a

time for taking a more mature approach at the office, it’s now.SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Wishing and hoping won’t get the job done, Scorpio. Put a plan of attack into action and get moving. With you behind the wheel, you’ll see results much

sooner.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, with so many things to juggle, it’s a wonder you can get anything

done correctly this week. Somehow you will get everything done and make it out OK.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, you are thinking of doing something out of character but don’t know

what others will think of you. It’s OK to go against the grain once in a while.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, when a spouse or loved one has some good ideas, follow through with them. You should share the credit and the glory with someone you care about.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, do what you can to succeed this week. Otherwise you will regret that you

didn’t take every step possible.

Horoscopes- For the second week of December -

Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Answers to the left.

“When you do something you enjoy doing, you don’t expect to get awarded for it.”

- Ann Caine, on being awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship

&Health FitnessThe Health & Fitness feature appears the 2nd Friday of the month. To advertise call 519-843-5410 or email: sales@wellingtonadvertiser.com

PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, December 10, 2010

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Water is essential to every living organism on the planet. Besides the fact that we need water to stay hydrated and survive, we also benefit from warm water for stress-relief, relaxation, cleansing, muscle release and overall well-being.

The use of warm water as a therapy dates back thousands of years, but in the last 100 years there have been huge advancements in the applications and techniques of warm water therapy. hydrotherapy spas (or hot

tubs) combine soothing heat, comforting buoyancy and penetrating water flow in one of the oldest healing arts known: hydrotherapy (or water therapy).

Heat helps ease the body in many ways. Immersing the body in heated water dilates blood vessels and increases circulation, bringing fresh, oxygen-rich blood to help remedy sore muscles and joints.

The heat, buoyancy, and water movement you get from

using a hot tub helps you relax and reenergize.

Heat also relieves muscle spasms and tension and can improve range of motion.

Did you know that in 2 feet of warm water we can lose up to 90% of our effective body weight?

That means that a 150 lb. person weighs only 15 lbs. in a therapy spa, or a 200 lb. person weighs only 20 lbs. By decreasing effective body weight by up to 90%, warm water buoyancy eases pressure on the spine, ligaments and joints where pain can build up.

Warm water wellness is becoming a popular therapy with people who have been injured, and with people who suffer from arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, stress, and sleep issues. All of these issues can be improved by soaking in a therapy spa.

The Arthritis Foundation recommends exercises in warm water to strengthen the body, and to loosen up the joints and to treat and sooth pain in your body.

Many doctors and therapists are referring their patients to warm water treatments, because this kind of water wellness can help maintain

health and possibly prevent other injuries or illnesses from happening.

Everyone loves a massage. And when it’s a full-body hot water massage, it’s even better. The joys of soaking in hot bubbling water are well known.

When soaking in a spa, blood vessels open and muscles loosen up, causing you to feel more tranquil after a long day at work, or stressful activity.

This priceless feeling of relaxation gives you a fresh outlook on any other work you may need to do in your day.

When you need to relax, soak in a hot tub for about 20 minutes to get your mind clear and your body back into gear!

By the way, your therapy spa experience doesn’t have to be unpleasant, due to high amounts of strong chemicals.

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When a person decides to make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle, that decision is often accompanied by the decision to join a gym. Gyms can vary greatly. Some cater to specific activities, such as kickboxing or martial arts, while others are more general in scope, with weight training and cardiovascular equipment and access to personal trainers.

Regardless of which type of facility an individual is hoping to join, certain external factors go a long way to dictating whether or not joining the gym will be a success. When

looking for an exercise facility, the following items should be taken into consideration before signing an agreement.

* Location: Even the most ardent of gym rats would say it helps a great deal to find a gym that’s conveniently located. If the gym is too far away or getting there requires sitting in heavy traffic, then men and women are much less likely to visit the gym as they would be to visit a gym that’s right down the street or easy to get to.

When looking for an exercise facility, find one that’s either close to home or close

to the office (preferably both if you work close to home). For those who work far away from home, the gym’s location should ideally be closer to home to promote working out on weekends when you won’t be anywhere near the office.

* Fellow members: Certain gyms might prove intimidating or uncomfortable because of their existing members. While the members themselves might be warm and friendly, those new to working out might be intimidated if everyone else in the building looks like a professional bodybuilder. In addition, women sometimes feel more comfortable working out at an all-female gym.

* Cost: The cost of gym membership is arguably the foremost consideration for many people when choosing a gym, especially since the economy remains largely unpredictable. When looking for an exercise facility, inquire about membership costs as well as any initiation fees you may incur or discounts you may be eligible for. Because of the struggling economy, many gyms have waived or

are open to waiving sign-up or initiation costs, which can cost in the hundreds of dollars at some facilities.

Also, when discussing cost with a facility employee, ask if there are family discounts or if memberships are reduced if fees are paid all at once instead of every month. For example, a gym might charge $600 annually ($50 per month), but give a 10 percent discount to any members who pay a year’s worth of dues at sign-up. When discussing membership costs, keep in mind many gyms are open to negotiation, but prospective members must initiate any such negotiations.

* Membership rights: Many gyms boast different types of memberships. Some memberships are all-access and allow members to use the weight room, sauna, pool, etc. Other memberships might cost less but not offer as much access. For instance, a basic membership might offer access

t o the weight room and cardiovascular machines, but not to the pool or sauna. Choosing the right membership depends on the individual. For those who don’t swim and won’t enjoy a post-workout steam, a basic membership can save money while meeting all of the desired needs. For those who want all-access, the more expensive membership might be more

up your alley. Whichever membership is the better fit, be sure the membership agreement lists your rights as a member before signing any paperwork.

* Hours of operation: Some people prefer to workout before going to work, while others want to sleep in and exercise after a day at the office. Individuals should find a gym that fits their schedules and workout preferences. It’s also good to inquire about holiday hours of operation. A good gym won’t shut down entirely during a holiday, and instead stay open on at least a limited schedule.

* Equipment: Even those new to working out should be able to tell if equipment is up-to-date or outdated. A gym with outdated equipment is best to avoid, as older equipment could increase risk of injury. A gym with the latest equipment is a gym that likely emphasizes giving its members the best possible environment in which to workout, and that’s important for all fitness enthusiasts, but especially those who are just beginning.

Many factors to be considered when looking into an exercise facility

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As we approach the holiday season We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!In lieu of Christmas cards, EPA

continues to support the Groves Hospital CT Scanner campaign.

6488 Wellington Road #7, Unit 2, Elora, ON N0B 1S0Telephone: 519-846-9919www.eramosaphysio.com

• specialized programs for shoulder, back and knee pain• post-surgical rehabilitation• acupuncture• sports injuries - specialized programs designed for the prevention and treatment of injuries• massage therapy• motor vehicle accident injuries

• work-related injuries• several clinic sites offer women’s health programs for breast cancer and osteoporosis• Fit to Move™ Lifestyle Assessment for the prevention of heart disease, diabetes and stroke• several sites offer custom brace fitting and other braces and support

As we approach the holiday season we would like to wish everyone

a safe & happy holiday!In lieu of Christmas cards,

EPA continues to support our local charities• specializedprogramsforshoulder,backandkneepain• post-surgicalrehabilitation• acupuncture• sportsinjuries-specializedprogramsdesignedforthe preventionandtreatmentofinjuries•massagetherapy• motorvehicleaccidentinjuries

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Rural LifeAgricultural Information Contact Centre | 1-877-424-1300 | www.ontario.ca/omafra

The OMAFRA Report

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THE WELLINGTON ADVERTISER Savour Elora Fergus

A recent Ipsos-Reid survey found 86% of Ontarians would like to see their municipal government encourage and facilitate wind energy development.

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Wind. For my community. Today, wind is providing clean, reliable and safe energy to over 1.2 million Canadian homes – creating social, economic and

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The 99MW Erie Shores Wind Farm – located along 26 kilometres of Lake Erie shoreline – provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in

tax revenue, increased tourism, and jobs for local residents.

“Wind energy is having an incredibly positive impact on our community. The Erie Shores Wind Farm has become part of our identity. My advice would be to come and see it for yourself.”— Lynn Acre, Mayor of Bayham, Ontario

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A weekly press release pre-pared 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.oma-fra.gov.on.caCAN I APPLY NITROGEN

IN THE FALL? Keith Reid, Soil Fertility

Specialist, OMAFRAAdvertisements are appear-

ing in some farm papers pro-moting fall application of “pro-tected” forms of nitrogen (N). This has led to questions about whether this is a good idea.

Climate: Fall applied N is a common practice in the west-ern half of the corn-belt, and in the prairies, where:

• the cold over winter tends to be consistent so N applied as ammonium will stay in that form, and

• there isn’t much excess moisture around (most years) to leach the N out of the soil profile before crop uptake the next spring.

If temperatures warm up in the fall or early spring, then the ammonium can convert to nitrate. Nitrate is subject to losses through leaching or denitrification during the

spring before the crop is there to absorb the N out of the soil. These variable fall and win-ter conditions are much more common in Ontario than in the prairies. This means that the amount of fall applied N that remains in the soil avail-able to a following crop ranges from 100% (rarely) to 0% (fre-quently).

Fall Manure Application: We do apply manure in the fall, with varying success. Solid manure tends to give bet-ter results with fall applica-tion, since the organic N in the manure benefits from extra time to mineralize and there isn’t a lot of mineral N to be lost. Fall applied liquid manure gives variable results, since much of the N is already in the ammonium form. However, the best results are from manure that is applied after the soil cools down in the fall.

Controlled Release Products: Various products are promoted to delay the release of N into the soil (e.g. polymer coatings), but Ontario trials to date have not been promising. The delay isn’t long enough to ensure the N will be held consistently until spring. Controlled release fertilizer is great in theory, but so far has fallen short in practice under Ontario conditions.

Economics: The other con-sideration is economic. Does it make sense to spend dollars in

the fall when the same dollars invested in the spring will give a better return, and you won’t have to pay interest for an extra 6 months on borrowed money? It takes a significant increase in fertilizer prices over winter to justify borrowing money to buy in the fall (rare in the past 30 years), and you get the same cost savings by prepaying fer-tilizer that stays in the bin rath-er than spread on the soil.

In short, the correct answer to the question, “When should I apply my N in the fall?” is, “Spring”.ENVIRONMENTAL FARM

PLAN WORKSHOP FOR

WATERLOODates: Monday, February

14 and Thursday, February 17, 2011

Place: Linwood Community Centre. Time: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Lunch: Bring your own (or buy it from the Linwood Corner Store at noon)

Please call: Franklin Kains at 519-742-4591 to pre-reg-ister.GROWING YOUR FARM

PROFITS and ENVIRONMENTAL FARM

PLANby John C. Benham

The next Growing Your Farm Profits workshop will be held on Tuesday January 11th and will be completed on Tuesday, January 18th in

the Elora OMAFRA meeting room. Take this opportunity to self rate your management skills and come up with a plan to make improvements where needed. Up to $16,400 is available to help carry out some of these improvements.

If you know of a beginning farmer, let them know about this opportunity because there are really good incentives for them. Lunch and refreshments are provided at no charge. In fact there are no charges for the whole program. To sign up, call 519-846-3394.

The next Environment Farm Plan workshop is planned for Wednesday, February 9th to be completed Wednesday, February 16th in the Elora OMAFRA meeting room. Several farmers are signed up already, so don’t delay since space could be a factor.

All the incentive money for 2011 has been assigned. To qualify for the incentive in 2012, don’t forget a completed 3rd edition EFP workbook is required. Lunch and refresh-ments are provided. There is no cost to you for either day. To sign up, call 519-846-3394.

COMING EVENTS: Dec. 15 2010 Shakespeare Swine Seminar: Pork Production; A Local and Global Perspective. This one day seminar will be held at the Shakespeare Community Centre in Shakespeare, begin-

ning at 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Cost is $25 if pre-registered by December 14th; $20 for addi-tional people from the same farm; $30 at the door. Cheque payable to: Shakespeare Event – Ontario Pork. To pre-reg-ister or for information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre, 1-877-424-1300 or email: ag.info.oma-fra@ontario.ca.

2011:Jan. 5 & 6 Southwest Agricultural Conference, Ridgetown. For information call: 1-866-222-9682. Jan. 15 Wellington County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting at the Alma Bible Church. Registration: 9:30 a.m. - Meeting: 10:00 a.m. Hot roast beef on a bun for $5.00/person. No pre-registra-tion required. Jan. 22 Event - FarmSmart Agricultural Conference Date - January 22, 2011 Place -

University of Guelph Website - www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart.

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Acoustic Cafe set forChristmas theme Dec. 10

ELORA - The Acoustic Cafe at the Elora Centre for the Arts will have a Christmas theme.

The Acoustic Cafe is a place to perform, listen, and converse. People are invited to bring an instrument, sing, or just enjoy the music of local and perhaps out of town per-formers. The Christmas gath-ering is an open performance,

but regular evenings will have time set aside for an open stage and feature performers.

The Acoustic Cafe runs every second Friday of the Month.

The doors open and per-formers sign in at 7:30pm, and the open state show runs from 8 to 10:30pm.

There is a $5 cover charge at the door.

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Christmas POWERSKATING SESSION

December 27, 28, 29 and 30th, 2010Location: ELORA COMMUNITY CENTRE

LEVEL ONE 8:00 – 8:50 AMLEVEL TWO 9:00 – 9:50 AM

Level One is appropriate for Novice or CHIPS level hockey/ringette players Ages 5 -8

Level Two is appropriate for Atom, Pee Wee or Bantam level hockey/ringette players Ages 9-15

Deadline to register is December 17, 2010.

Contact Lori Armstrong for application or more information at loriarmstrong@sympatico.ca OR

call after 5 pm: 519-843-5155

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by Kris SvelaDonna Mann is an author on

a mission. With the recent release of

her second book about Agnes Macphail, Aggie’s Dream, the first woman elected to Canada’s House of Commons, Mann gives readers the second installment in a trilogy cap-turing Macphail’s early life in rural Grey County and experi-ences that shaped Macphail’s character and her famed, no-nonsense approach to politics and important issues of the day.

Mann has crafted Aggie’s Storm and now Aggie’s Dream in a way that puts the reader squarely in touch with the times in the first decade of the last century.

It was a labour of love for Mann, who was raised on a farm near Elora and experi-enced rural life much like Macphail, who was raised on a farm in Proton Township.

The book follows Macphail, in her mid-teens, from the fami-ly farm near Ceylon via train to city life in Owen Sound, attend-ing Owen Sound Collegiate. It describes the trepidation Macphail felt about leaving her rural life for the city and her fears and concerns about what life in Owen Sound would be like.

But it also shows a grow-ing determination that was the hallmark of Macphail’s life to push ahead to new goals and objectives.

“I think she realized she had a dream and she wanted to realize that dream. She wanted

to make it happen,” Mann, a retired minister, said in a recent interview at a Mount Forest coffee shop.

In Owen Sound, Macphail experienced city life with its good and bad. She saw how Japanese and other immigrants from far-off lands were treated as they attempted to make a home for themselves and their families in Canada. She noticed the different attitudes of life of those raised in urban settings and those from agricultural roots. As Mann described it, it was the way of life in the early 1900s.

The story of Aggie’s Dream takes readers along the tri-als and tribulations of what a young woman experienced at a time when women did not have official standing in society and were not yet allowed to vote.

Having the opportunity to attend high school in Owen Sound, Macphail took advan-tage of what the school had to offer, joining the literary and debate club, working tena-ciously at her studies, playing sports, and making friends with city and farm folk.

Mann has managed to compile her first two books on Macphail through extensive research and by stories handed down by people over the years. She credits the closest liv-ing relative of Macphail, Jean Clunes, a niece, for imparting stories that have woven their way into both books.

Mann’s purpose with the books was to show how Macphail learned and grew

from her early experiences, which would eventually take her into politics – first at the federal level and later in the Ontario legislature. As a politi-cian, Macphail was well known for championing agricultural causes, women’s rights, equal-ity, peace, and prison reform.

Mann was also instrumental in the renaming of Grey County Road 9, near where the origi-nal Macphail farm was, to the Agnes Macphail Road.

Mann believes it is essen-tial to preserve the history of Macphail’s accomplishments and to pass it along to new generations.

“She was the only woman in the House of Commons for

13 years,” Mann said of the woman she describes as being fair, truthful in her convictions, and taking up causes with integrity.

Mann is working hard on the third book, which will consider Macphail’s graduat-ing from teacher’s college and teaching.

She has no plans for a book about Macphail’s political career, which has already been well documented.

Aggie’s Dream is a must read for whatever age group.

Ask the local bookstore for Aggie’s Storm and Aggie’s Dream, published by Brucedale Press, or contact www.donna-mann.org/books.html.

Review: Aggie’s Dream is labour of love

ELORA & DISTRICT SKATING CLUBSKATING PROGRAMS

Winter Season Begins Jan 4, 2011We offer PreSchool, Canskate Adult & STARskate Programs

Our Season runs till the end of MarchLesson choices on Tuesdays, Fridays, and SundaysWe have flexible sign-ups and payment options

March Break PowerskatingRuns Mar. 14, 15, 16, & 17 at 8 am

Lori Armstrong 843-5155 loriarmstrong@sympatico.ca

Registration Dates• Fri Dec 17th @ Elora Arena 5:00 – 8:00 pm• Tues Dec 21st@ Elora Arena 4:30 - 7:30 pm• Tues Jan 4th @ Elora Arena 5:30 - 6:30 pm

For more infoCarrie Van Zutphen 846-8912www.eloraskatingclub.cominfo@eloraskatingclub.com

4-H Club presents blacklight theatre

Play In the Dark 2ERIN - The Mimosa 4-H

drama club is just one more of the town’s well-kept secrets.

But for nearly 15 years, the local 4-H youth interested in something other than live-stock or homemaking skills have been meeting at Mimosa United Church to practice and perform material ranging from short plays to full length musi-cals.

Almost every summer, the group has transformed the old horse shed behind the stone church on County Road 26 into a rustic theatre venue. Last August, the group put on a full length musical of Oz. The two years when there were no summer shows, the group performed Christmas shows in December in the church sanc-tuary.

In addition to those shows in 2001, the group was chosen by the Canadian 4-H Council (since it was the largest 4-H drama group in Canada), to produce and be filmed profes-sionally for The Barn Dance public service announcement that aired throughout Canada.

Unfortunately it wasn’t seen as often in Ontario as it was in British Columbia and Alberta, but it was a great experience for the nearly 45 members that participated.

Again in 2010 the mem-bers are presenting a Christmas black light show. In producing a black light show it is neces-sary to have a professional type theatre because the production

requires complete blackouts. Any phantom light destroys the magical effect of the black light and fluorescent costuming and props.

So, the troupe has chosen to perform in Century Church theatre in Hillsburgh.

Currently, there are about 36 drama club members rang-ing in age from 9 to 22. There have been a few additions in the form of younger brothers and sisters who were recruited to fit certain costume assign-ments.

This 4-H Black light pro-gram is the first of its kind in Canada. Inspiration came from the Famous People Players troupe in Toronto. Those play-ers dress in black wearing hoods. All numbers are per-formed in the dark and the only illumination is through black fluorescent tubes. The Black light illuminates the costumes and props that have been paint-ed with fluorescent materials. During any number there may be from 5 to 25 actors on the stage, manipulating the props. It is a musical combination of dance, movement, light, art, story telling, drama and magic.

The Christmas program, Playing In The Dark 2, has 18 magical vignettes for all ages, including a few Christmas numbers. Tickets are $5.

The shows are Dec. 18 at 2 and 7pm, and only 130 tick-ets are available per show. To reserve a ticket call 519-855-4201 .

Donna Mann at a recent book signing and sale in Flesherton. photo by Eric Lunsted

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Hometown Roots successful in rock and roll challengeGUELPH - The area band

Hometown Roots was the overall winner in last week’s Guelph qualification round for the Rock and Roll Challenge sponsored by Hamilton radio station Y108.

The group, consisting of four teenagers from the Rockwood area, has met with critical reviews and early suc-cess with its blend of rock and electric folk music and lively stage presence.

Winners of the 2010 Battle of the Bands at their high school, John F. Ross CVI in Guelph, the members went on to a closely-contested sec-ond place finish in the City Of Guelph High School Battle of the Bands. They followed that accomplishment with first place finishes in similar com-petitions at Halton Hills’ Big Daddy Festival in Acton, and at the Georgetown Fall Fair.

On Nov. 25, Hometown Roots took on five other local groups in the Guelph qualifica-tion round at Squirrel Tooth Alice’s Bar and Grill. Twenty-five minute sets by each band in front of a loudly appreciative

audience allowed judges from the music industry to grade their performances.

Musicianship, quality of writing, cohesiveness, stage presence, and audience reac-tion were taken into consid-eration.

After several hours of music from the six competi-tors, Hometown Roots was pronounced the winner.

Y108 Rock and Roll Challenge founder and orga-nizer Rob Rapiti, of BLR Entertainment, said, “Not very often do we provide top marks for stage presence and audience reaction, but tonight these guys get a perfect score.”

Rapiti said of lead singer, 18 year old Tyler Zuidema, “One of the most charismatic frontmen we’ve seen in these Rock and Roll Challenges.”

Hometown Roots now moves on to the quarter-finals in Hamilton in April.

For a sample of the band’s music, visit myspace.com/hometownrootsband.

Learn more about the Y-108 Rock and Roll Challenge at rockandrollchallenge.com.

Rockin on - Members of Hometown Root are, from left: lead guitarist Matt Beach, drummer and backing vocals Brandon Priebe, lead vocal Tyler Zuidema, and bassist Evan Ledwith.

Jazz, Improvisational Music get grant of $134,800GUELPH - Ontario

Trillium Foundation (OTF) representative Catharine Collins AND MPP Liz Sandals announced Nov. 26 that a $134,800 grant is being awarded to the part-nership between the Guelph Jazz Festival and the Improvisation, Community, and Social Practice (ICASP) project.

The three-year grant will allow the partnership to pro-vide ongoing community out-reach activities that include the Improviser-in-Residence

program, to enhance their Nuit Blanche programming, and strengthen their overall capacity by hiring staff.

Ajay Heble, Artistic Director of the Guelph Jazz Festival, said, “A commit-ment to diversity, collabora-tion, and rootedness in the community have long been hallmarks of the Guelph Jazz Festival, and with the gen-erous support of this recent Ontario Trillium Foundation grant, we’re excited to have the opportunity to enlarge on these commitments as well as

on the success of our existing outreach initiatives.

“Through partnerships with a range of community-based organizations, we will use the funds we’ve received from OTF to develop innova-tive strategies to put impro-vising musicians in direct, meaningful, and sustained contact with the broader com-munities in which they live and work.”

Sandals said, “I am pleased that this Ontario Trillium Foundation funding will sup-port our outstanding Guelph

Jazz Festival in expanding their programming, especially the Nuit Blanche event which was introduced so success-fully this past year.”

Over its 16 year history, the Guelph Jazz Festival has sought to celebrate perfor-mance practices that chal-lenge and expand understand-ing of the music’s defined limits. The Guelph Jazz Festival is committed to pro-viding opportunities for all people to be excited by and engaged in improvisational jazz and experimental music.

Food for thought - The Mount Forest Motivators Toastmasters Club held its Christmas program on Nov. 30 with a superb dinner ca-tered by the ladies of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Gifts and food were collected for the local food bank and needy children. The Toastmasters meet Tuesday nights at 7 pm – 9 pm at St. Mary’s church hall. submitted photo

FEEDBACK - 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

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

Wellington County Library

Arthur Family Night: New Year’s Celebrations Around the World Wednesday, December 29, 7 – 8:30 pm. Please register.

Drayton Family Storytime with Santa and Mrs Claus! (all ages) Tuesday, December 21, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Elora Make & Take Christmas Crafts (ages 6 to 10) Friday, December 10 & Saturday, December 11, during branch hours

Erin Christmas Craft Bonanza (ages 3 to 9) Saturday, December 11. Drop in between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm

Fergus Drop-In Family Christmas Storytime Friday, December 17, 10:30 – 11 am

Harriston Polar Express Programme (ages 5 to 12) Monday, December 20, 2 – 3 pm. Please register.

Hillsburgh Don’t Be “Board”: board games for all! (5 and under with adult) Wednesday, December 29, 2 – 4 pm. Please register.

Marden Join us December 20, 21 & 22 for a cup of hot cider and enter our draws.

Palmerston New Year’s Party (all ages) Tuesday, December 27, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Rockwood Movie Afternoon (all ages) Noel, Noel: A Holiday Fairytale. A toymaker has everything but happiness until an unlikely trio helps him. Wednesday, December 29, 2 pm. Drop in!

Contact your nearest branch for more information, or check www.wclib.ca.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS @ YOUR LIBRARY

BE BETTER PREPARED: SAFETY DURING WINTER POWER FAILURES

Sponsora Turkey

The Palmerston Food Bank is looking for sponsorsto donate turkeys for their

Christmas hampers this holiday season.Why not consider sponsoring a

turkey for a needy family?If you would like to participate

or for more information, please contact:

Marg Todd at: 519-343-2438by December 15th.

FESTIVE R.I.D.E.PROGRAMMEUNDERWAYThe Ontario Provincial PoliceReduce Impaired Driving Everywhere(R.I.D.E.) festive season programmehas begun and runs throughJanuary 2, 2011.

Help keep our roads safe. If you drink, don’t drive.

COUNTY STAFF RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL UNITED WAY

Wellington County Council and staff will be donating$42,000 the to the Guelph-Wellington United Way.

The year long campaign featured a variety events including:

• BBQ’s • County fair • Bake sale• BINGO fundraiser • CN Tower Climb for the United Way• Weekly dress down Friday donations• Additional Council and staff donations

Thank you to everyone who participatedin this important cause!

° If you use a wood-burning fireplace or woodstove, keep a good supply of dry, seasoned wood on hand. Make sure you clean the flue every fall. The creosote that builds up in the flue can ingnite and cause a chimney fire.

° NEVER use charcoal or gas barbecues, camping heating equipment or home generators

DOWNED POWER LINES

° Call your local electric utility with the exact location of the downed line.

° Keep back a minimum of 10 metres (33 feet) from wires or anything in contact with them. Warn others of the danger.

° Always assume that the lines are live. Treat all lines or wires as a potential hazard.

HOME GENERATORS

° Home generators are useful for backup electricity in case of an outage.

° Before using a home generator, check with your local furnace, appliance and lighting fixture dealers or manufacturers regarding power requirements and proper operating procedures.

° Connecting a generator to an existing electrical system should only be done by a qualified technician, and must be approved by your local electric supply authority.

° Always ensure that the generator operates outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, away from doors or windows, to prevent exhaust from entering the house.

CALL YOUR LOCAL HYDRO PROVIDER TO REPORT A POWER OUTAGE, FALLEN TREE HAZARDOR EMERGENCY:

HYDRO ONE www.hydroone.com 1.800.434.1235WELLINGTON NORTH POWER www.wellingtonnorthpower.com 519.323.1710WESTARIO www.westario.com 1.866.978.2746 CENTRE WELLINGTON HYDRO www.cwhydro.ca 519.843.2900