Family Day Classic

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Family Day Classic

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Vol. 39, Issue 6 - February 2015
Family Day Classic
February 14 - 16, 2015
Puslinch Pioneer
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February 2015
Editorial
Letter to the editor
A belated Happy New Year to you all! I hope
your Christmas was all you hoped for and
Santa was good to you.
Have to say, you’ve got to be pretty hardy
these days with cold weather. When we first
bought the farm a friend got me a lumberjack
hat, tartan, the works and we all joked at the
time about what a fashion statement it would
make if I ever wore it. Well these past few
weeks I have been and with warm pride.
Sadly this issue of the Pioneer seems to be
focusing on those we’ve lost in the last few
weeks - former Mayor Brad Whitcombe, Joe
Hohenadel, Jerri Bard and Barbara McAllister. Puslinch has been a richer place to
live because of their contributions to the
community.
I read with interest Marjorie Clarke’s latest
article as she mentioned that Andy Scott’s
farm was one of the greatest sources of native
artifacts in the area. That’s where we live
now and so digging the garden has taken on a
whole new perspective.
Talking of gardens, both Sean James and
Marion Robertson are providing some advice
on what to plant when Spring arrives and are
encouraging us to think beyond the obvious
and usual.
With our theme of financial and all things
money-related, the COPS committee are giving us the heads-up on funding available for
people with disabilities, and we’re also highlighting online scams that could negatively
impact your financial security.
At least with February and Family Day,
we have something to look forward to and
the Optimist Club is hosting its Family Day
Classic on February 14-16, with new fun
activities for the family. Let’s just hope it is
warmer by then.
Meantime for those of you using a wood
stove to stay warm, be careful, warns Graham
Ross, and make sure you are adhering to code
and using the right material to fuel your fire.
And while we are on the topic of weather,
the GRCA as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network
is looking for volunteer weather watchers.
Since much of our conversation is dominated
by the weather, this sounds like one way to
learn even more.
This issue sees the last of Doug McDonald’s articles and we thank him for keeping
us entertained with his escapades of the past.
Happy Valentine’s Day and Family Day.
Our theme for next month is Health and
Safety and the deadline is earlier because
February is a short month and is February 6.
Puslinch is a great place to
live
Cover photo was taken by Holly Land
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We went to the dump on Saturday morning
and had a good laugh at the Christmas
decorations. Recycling at its best! The staff
at the dump are awesome.
Ludy Carter
TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH
(519) 763-1226
Council Meetings (519) 763-1226
First Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Library Hours (519) 763-8026
Tuesday 10 am – 8 pm.
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm.
Thursday 10 am – 8 pm.
Friday 10 am – 6 pm.
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.
Optimist Recreation Centre Hours
Monday – Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 10 pm
Sunday 9 am - 10 pm
Contact: 519-763-1226 or [email protected]
Historical Society Archives
Saturdays 10 am - 4:30 pm
or for appointment email [email protected].
ca. or 519-658-9437
Landfill Site (519) 837-2601
Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
8 am - 4 pm. Located at 6922 Concession
#4 between County Rd. #35 and Hanlon
(Hwy #6)
Council Clips
By Frankie Shaw
ORC Ice Rink- Sticks and Pucks.
In order to give youngsters the chance to
practice their developing hockey skills,
Council has agreed to the allocation of two
free trial sessions for the month of January.
There are three possible categories,
although, at Pioneer deadline, no times
have been set for the inclusion of a third age
group- 13-17 years:
5-7 years – Mondays, 5.00pm - 6.00pm.
8-12 years –Mondays, 6.00pm -7.00pm.
The number of attendees will be tracked
and the results will be given to the Recreation Committee, to determine whether
the trial period should be extended for the
remainder of the 2015 ice season.
These times are during prime-time ice
rental sessions and will result in additional
costs to the Township.
All participants must wear full equipment
- CSA approved helmet with full-face mask.
Chin-straps must be fastened. All children
must have adult supervision.
Mitten Bay dedication
school visits.
The school will pay $40.00 per hour instead of the normal $78.00 per hour, so that
By Donna O’Krafka
families of students will not be asked to bear
any extra financial burden.
On Saturday December 6th, at the
McCormick’s Point dock area, a dedication
Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund.
was made to Doug Mitten, in honour of
The grant allocation to Puslinch has the amazing contribution he has made
increased from 2014 levels to $404,600 in to facilitate the on-going restoration of
2015. Four equal payments of $101,150 will Puslinch Lake.
be made to the Township in January, April,
At a Town Hall meeting last year the
July and October.
Township of Puslinch agreed to re-name
The funding is targeted to municipalities Mud Bay “Mitten Bay”.
with the greatest needs and with more challenging fiscal circumstances.
Ellis Chapel.
Council has approved a grant of $250 to the
Ellis Chapel.
Highway 6: Invitation to Minister of
Transportation
MP Ted Arnott writes that the current
bottleneck in Morriston is costing the
Township Mayor Dennis Lever, and
economy millions of dollars every year, and Councillor Wayne Stokley, members of the
has extended an invitation to the Minister of PLCA Board, and interested residents were
Transportation, Steven Del Duca, to witness present for this momentous event.
for himself the need to make progress with
the proposed Morriston Bypass.
Auditor Services: 2015.
Council has appointed BDO Canada LLP as
the official Township auditor from January
1st 2015 until December 31 2017 with an
option to renew for a further three years. The
fees (excl. HST) are $18,600, per annum.
The fee for the 2013 audit was $24,000
(net of HST), which included the fee for
services associated with the Consolidated
Financial statement audit, 2013 Gas Tax
Fund Audit and preparation of the 2013
Financial Information Return.
ORC - Ongoing Challenge.
Residents living in the area of the Optimist
Recreation Centre have again expressed
concerns about the noise level at the Centre.
Council has set aside $3,000 for the
purpose of conducting another noise level
assessment which will then be compared
with the result of the assessment conducted
in March 2014.
In the event that extra noise abatement
measures are required, $40,000 is to be set
aside from the 2015 Capital Budget.
Closed Meeting Investigator.
John Maddox of JGM Consulting has been
appointed the Closed Meeting Investigator
ORC - Request to Waive Fees.
from January 2015 - December 31 2017. His
Optimist’s Family Day Weekend.
annual retainer fee of $300 will be assumed
Council has agreed to waive the rental by the County. Each municipality will be
fees, which would normally total responsible for their own costs should an
$6091.83 (including HST) for the ice rink, investigation be requested.
gymnasium, ball diamond, community
centre and parkland for their annual Family Niska Road and Pioneer Trail.
Day Weekend on February14, 15, 16, 2015. Raymond Reid is concerned that the City of
The Optimists are required to provide in- Guelph’s planned improvements to Niska
surance in the amount of $5 million naming Road will result in increased traffic along
the Township as additional insured.
Pioneer Trail.
The Optimists are also required to assume
He proposes that Puslinch Township
costs for the part-time staff and bartenders Council can avert this impending problem
on Saturday February 14th and Sunday by converting Pioneer Trail to a cul-de-sac,
February 15.
which would close the road to traffic and
require motorists find alternative routes.
ORC - Request to Reduce Fees.
Council has approved a reduction in the www.puslinch.ca
ice rink rental rate to Aberfoyle School for The Township’s new website has been
students attending the rink during scheduled favourably received.
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PLCA President Art Zymerman and
Mayor Lever, and Councillor Wayne Stokley each took turns congratulating Doug and
thanking him for his continued support.
A commemorative plaque dedicated in
Doug’s honour, and is situated on the N/W
tip of McCormick’s Point before entering
“Mitten Bay”.
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and email address so we can update our
records.
February 2015
Special presentation to
Bryans Auction Farm
By Jim Cook
them a consistent and significant source
of funds, which are a major portion of the
monies available for their charitable donations and other projects.
A plaque was custom made from a
wagon-wheel, deemed appropriate to their
business, and recognizing their 25 years of
support to the Freelton Lions.
It was presented to Ken Lillycrop by
Lion Ken Henderson, surrounded by Club
members.
Ken Lillycrop said that the plaque will
find a prominent position at Bryans.
From The Pitch
Pictured left to right are Lions Bob Lanktree, Ron
Mathies, Jimmy D. Coverdale, Ken Lillycrop, Lions
Ken Henderson, Jim Munday, Jim Cook, Bob Duffy, Reg
MacDonald, Ray McConachie, Bob Kerr. Front centre
are Freelton Lions Club President Sally McMann, and
Lion Teri Cook.
A group of members from the Freelton
Lions Club visited Bryans Auction Farm on
Highway 6 in Puslinch on December 24th,
2014, to thank the Lillycrop family business
for 25 years of support.
They have provided the Club with the opportunity to raise a very large percentage of
their funds by serving the auction customers
from the Lions fast-food trailer at all their
on-site sales.
Between the home renovation and equipment sales at Bryans, the Lions have served
at an average of two sales a month, giving
Local resident named
volunteer of the year
By Don Harris
Country Heritage Park’s volunteer of the
year this year was awarded to George Nap.
George works closely with the education
group and is also invaluable throughout the
entire site.
His enthusiasm is contagious and he
always brings a positive attitude to the park.
From the driving of students to helping
out on the weekend events we are thrilled to
have George as a regular volunteer and he
deserves the award for 2014!
By Alison McCrindle
Puslinch Minor Soccer Club players and
volunteers had great fun taking part in
the 2014 Puslinch Santa Claus Parade,
dribbling soccer balls down Brock Road
in their PMSC gear. I hear that the Club
President, Bruce Joy, even got to sit on
Santa’s lap!
Even though it is minus 25 degrees with
the wind chill, as I write this, PMSC is
still very active. Many players are training inside and board members and other
volunteers are busy planning for the 2015
outdoor season.
Registration is now open. Forms can be
found at puslinchsoccer.ca.
Playing soccer is a great way to keep active and socialize with friends!
(519) 265-3272
End to euchre
The Optimist Club of Puslinch thanks all the
euchre players and the Optimist members
and wives in supporting the Optimist euchre
over the last 36 years.
We especially thank the Township of
Puslinch for allowing the use of the Community Centre.
Due to changes in membership the club
has voted to cease the euchre and go on to
other ventures.
Again, Thank you
Optimist Club of Puslinch
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PUSLINCH PROFILE
Remembering
Bradford Whitcombe
By George Harris
Brad passed away on November 16th 2014,
succumbing to the rare bacterial infection,
necrotizing fasciitis.
He will be remembered by most of us for
his great contributions to Puslinch through
his work on the township council from 1989
through 2010 and the many committees and
service organizations.
He served as councillor, deputy reeve
and as reeve/mayor from 1995 to 2010. In
addition he served as county councillor and
as Warden.
But to his close friends and neighbours,
Brad didn’t just pop into existence when he
first ran for council. He grew up on the family farm on Lot 12 the Gore, walking back
and forth to the public school in Killean on
Concession 1.
With a laugh, Kevin, Brad’s younger
brother by eight years, remembers waiting
for him after school while Brad was off
exploring the countryside on his way home.
Lise Burcher, Brad’s partner, believes
that Brad’s love and connection to the land
and community began in these early years,
working with his family on the pig farm.
To most of us the early years would seem
like pioneer days. Kevin remembers pumping water by hand and helping Brad and
sisters Sandra and Victoria dig the ditch for
the pipes from the well to the house when
the indoor running water was installed in
the mid 1960’s.
Brad attended high school at Galt Collegiate Institute, working after school at
Canadian Tire, Zeller’s, and Griffith’s
Sports Store.
It was at Griffith’s, which sold outdoor
power equipment like lawn mowers and
even Honda motor scooters, where Brad’s
love of the mechanical blossomed.
While at Griffith’s he earned his mechanic’s license. Kevin describes Brad’s love of
motorcycles and the continuing parade of
motorcycles purchased, repaired and then
sold or traded for a different motorcycle
requiring work.
His beloved vintage 1970 Moto Guzzi
motorcycle holds a place of pride in Brad’s
(now Kevin’s) living quarters.
Brad left Cambridge Sports to join his
brother Kevin in running the family pig
operation.
Lot 20, the current site of Whitcombe’s
Small Engine repair and the driving range,
was owned by Vern Moore, Brad and Kev-
in’s uncle. He was having health problems
and wanted to sell out, so Brad and Kevin
bought the farm in partnership in 1981.
The small engine repair business was
officially started in 1981 as well. They continued to raise pigs on both farms until the
price of pigs went down and interest rates
went up making it a losing proposition, at
which point Mom (Dorothy) and Dad (Victor) moved into the farm on Lot 20 and the
original homestead was sold.
Victor passed away in 1990 at about
the same time that the farm operation was
wound down.
In 1995 the partner brothers started a
driving range in the field behind the barn,
and the small engine repair has continued to
expand, so that the main floor of the barn
is filled with mostly broken outdoor power
equipment used as an inventory for used
spare parts.
Kevin relates that Brad was always available for unofficial impromptu meetings
with residents while on council.
Brad would announce in the morning
that he had no meetings and would be
able to help Kevin clean up the backlog of
repairs, but then the customers would start
arriving, using a spark plug or other small
part purchase as an excuse for the visit, but
ending up discussing township business for
a while.
Brad loved helping neighbours and township residents.
Brad will be remembered by the community for his work on the Wellington County
Library system, the Aberfoyle Farmer’s
Market, the Green Legacy, the Mill Creek
Area Watershed plan, the Ground Water
Management Plan, and his “Big Lake” vision.
But his neighbours and friends will
remember his exuberance, optimism and
good humour while serving customers in
the repair shop and on community projects.
Brad will be missed.
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Obituaries
Barbara McAllister
1948-2015
McAllister, Barbara Elizabeth – peacefully
passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015
with her family by her side at the age of 66.
Cherished wife of the late Martin
McAllister (predeceased 2013) and loving
mother of Kevin (Judy), Roy (Sarah) and
Judy Ostopovich (Wade). Loving Grandma
of Emma, Alex, Duncan, Hayden, Spencer,
Brantley, Easton, Carson and Sydney;
loving great-grandma of Jacob.
Will be sadly missed by her parents Lloyd
and Betty Kinnaird and her brothers Jim
(Janet) and Jack (Janice)
Bard, Jennifer Dawn
“Jeni” (nee Monteith)
Suddenly, as a result of an accident, on
Sunday January 4, 2015, of Paris and
formerly of Guelph, in her 47th year.
Beloved wife to Andy; cherished Mom to
Kati, Brendan, and Jessica; loved daughter
to Donna and Malcolm Monteith (Libby)
and daughter in law to Charles and Gwen
Bard; dear sister to Josie (Calvin), Amanda
(George) and Amy; and sister in law to
Brian (Maggie) and Terry (Eleanor). Also
survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces
and nephews
February 2015
It’s budget time
By Barbara Schock
Next to elections this is the time politicians
dread the most. This is the time when sharp
political minds with even sharper pencils
will determine their political futures if they
get it wrong. The trick is to understand the
difference between what you want, what
you need, and what you can afford. This is
also the time when department heads submit
their funding requests and hope they get it
right too.
As in the “real world”, our elected officials hope all their “customers’ pay their
bills. Even if they don’t, the municipality
still has to meet its obligations: in our case
to the county and the province.
If your neighbour does not pay their
property taxes, or is behind in payments,
those who do pay in full and on time have to
cover that debt. That money can come from
reserves (savings or capital fund), or the municipality can borrow to cover unpaid taxes.
It’s tempting to borrow when interest rates
are so low, but cheap money isn’t always
smart money. Puslinch has reserves to cover
their obligations if need be. Prudent management would see that money is replaced
as soon as possible.
Township staff are ramping up their
efforts to collect taxes in arrears, and are
now sending out monthly billings to those
who need reminding. Currently for 2011
and 2012 combined we have 0.8 percent
outstanding, with 2013 at 1.5 percent and
2014 at 3.8 percent.
Some reserve funds are legislated by the
province and the Feds: The Gas Tax Funding Agreement, Cash-in-Lieu-of-Parkland
Fund, and Development Charges Fund.
Recent project or activities funded
through the Development Charges Fund
are: the Fire and Rescue Plan, Parks and
Recreation Plan, special road projects, and
consultant fees. The fourth legislated fund is
the Building Surplus Fund. This comes from
building permits after expenses.
Puslinch also has unlegislated, departmental reserve funds. Departments prioritize capital projects with a portion of surplus
from operations going to reserves.
Every five years, under the Development
Charges Act the township is required to do
a Development Charges Study to update
income expectations using the Official Plan
forecasts. Official Plans are also updated
every five years.
Assuming most of us pay our property
taxes on time, our elected officials, after
paying the county and the province their
share, can then determine what disposable
income they will have to pay for services,
salaries, pensions, maintenance, legal fees,
consultants and new projects. Puslinch
township’s share is 17 percent of the total.
MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment
Corp) sets property assessments every four
years, due to be done again in 2016. The
province also sets the school board levy.
Up to fifteen years ago that was done by the
county and seemed to more clearly reflect
our local situation, and was probably more
cost efficient.
The county is also setting their budget
now and will advise the townships what
they need to raise to meet their obligations.
The townships’ first payment to the county
is due the end of March, so Puslinch will
be sending out their interim tax bill the first
week of February. The interim billing is
based on 50 percent of the previous year’s
entire budget. Subsequent billings are based
on the current year’s budget.
There is some concern that future income
from aggregate extraction is threatened as
our major, prime deposits are being mined
out.
With creative thinking and prudent planning we can dodge that bullet. Income from
aggregate levies are part of a mix of income
sources. There will be room for smaller
aggregate operations, and there is room for
new commercial and housing activities.
Puslinch is ideally located on major
provincial transportation corridors which
makes us attractive to industrial development. With smart planning we can continue
to attract industries.
Two budget meetings have already taken
place: January 14 and 28. Future meetings
are February 18 and 26, and March 18. To
preview the agendas for these meetings go
to www.puslinchtownship.ca /Our Government/Council/Agendas
PUSLINCH MINOR BALL
SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
PUSLINCH COMMUNITY CENTRE
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26th – 7:00 - 8:30pm
MONDAY MARCH 9th – 7:00 - 8:30pm
Registration is being accepted for all levels
T-ball (5yrs) to Junior (22yrs)
2015 registration forms will also be available at the
Puslinch Library or www.puslinchminorball.com
For more information please contact:
Sandra Gunson – President Puslinch Minor Ball
[email protected] 519-824-1942
Or
Lori Oldfield
[email protected] 519-836-7583
February 2015
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A tribute to Joe
Hohenadel
By Betty-Ann Hohenadel
A lifelong resident of Puslinch Township,
Joe Hohenadel passed away peacefully
on November 30th, 2014. Joe was born
on September 22nd, 1939 and spent his
early years on the family farm located on
Victoria Road South.
He would later build his family home on
the corner lot of that farm. Following in his
father’s footsteps he became an electrician
working at the Agricultural College, Milton
Correctional Facility and for several years
with his father and older brother wiring
many of the barns in Puslinch.
For the last 14 years Joe enjoyed his retirement spending time with family, friends,
his miniature horses and Tim Hortons.
Joe enjoyed his community and gave
back in several ways. He collected for the
local Red Cross, was one of the first volunteer firemen in Puslinch, serving for over
fifteen years.
He served on the building committee for
both the Puslinch Community Centre and
the Aberfoyle Ball Diamond and spent over
25 years on the Recreation Board.
Joe could also be found running Old
MacDonald’s Farm at the Aberfoyle Fall
Fair, where his beloved miniature horses
Buddy and Annabelle were a favourite.
He also assisted Maryann with the running of several Morriston 4-H clubs and
the Puslinch Junior Garden Club. He had
a way with animals and kids which made
him perfect to play a certain jolly old elf at
several events.
Joe was also an avid sportsman. He enjoyed moose and deer hunting and casting
a rod whenever he got the chance. He loved
baseball and coached the Ladies Guelph
Green Ghosts (1957-82) to five Provincial
Championships.
He continued coaching with the Morriston Senior Men, and all three of his children
along with many others in Puslinch Minor
Ball. He was so dedicated that he even pur-
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chased an eleven passenger station wagon
to drive his team around.
However, Joe’s true passion in life was
hockey. He successfully coached the Preston Senior Ladies to win three championships and could be found every Saturday
night watching the Leafs.
For his dedication to coaching and community service Joe was honoured with a
Canada Celebration 88 medal and later an
award from the Ontario Municipal Recreation Association.
But most of all Joe was a meat and potatoes man. He could be tough and stubborn
but was also practical, caring and down to
earth.
Friends and neighbours could depend on
him if they had a problem. Joe and Maryann’s home was a gathering place for family and friends who knew they were always
welcome and would have a great time.
He was a loving and caring husband to
Maryann for 42 years, and a proud father
to Bill, Betty-Ann and Joanne. He taught
his children to trust themselves and to make
sure that they “used their heads.”
Joe loved being a grandfather; this was
apparent as he drove his grandchildren
around on the four wheeler or puttered in
the garden with them.
Joe will be greatly missed by all of his
family and friends. We will all have wonderful memories, gifts of a life well- lived.
February 2015
Thank you Puslinch
Thank
you Puslinch
By Sally Whittle
Township of Puslinch
Nestle Canada Inc.
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Bryans’s Farm & Industrial Supply Ltd.
Hon. Michael Chong
Wall-Custance Funeral Home Ltd.
Con Cast Pipe
North America Construction Ltd.
Aberfoyle Metal Treaters Ltd.
Michael’s Mobile Truck & Trailer Repairs Inc.
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We hope that you come out and celebrate
with us again next Christmas season. We
hope to make our 20th parade special with
a “Country Christmas” theme.
We are already making plans and have
asked Santa to be with us on Sunday November 22, 2015.
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Family Day Classic
By Ken Williams
The Optimist Club of Puslinch is planning
the 3rd
Annual Family Day Classic
Weekend February 14, 15, and 16, 2015.
The weekend starts off with two activities
for adults. The Four on Four Adult Hockey
Tournament will run in our rink on the
Saturday and Sunday.
You will see teams representing local
companies as well as teams from the surrounding area competing for prizes.
Sign your team up now. This is a great
way for companies to show their support for
their employees and the community Cost of
entry into this tournament is $495 per team.
open all day with clowns, face painting and
life-sized board games during the day and
we have special entertainment booked for
everyone from 11:00 AM until noon.
The Optimist Recreation Centre will also
be open. The gym will be available for use
for those who wish to play pickup basketball, volleyball, dodge ball or other indoor
activities.
These activities will have adult supervision to ensure safe and fair play for all On
the rink we are planning a variety of activities and games in the morning and open
skating with no sticks in the afternoon.
All the favourites from last year will
be back. The horse drawn sleighs and the
antique Bombardier school bus will give
everyone rides throughout the day.
We are adding five new activity centres in
the park to encourage young and old to join
in the winter fun. snow art, archery, golf,
catapult.
A big fire will keep people warm and
we’re hoping for some campfire music as
well. A scavenger hunt will round out the
afternoon.
All events and activities on Monday
are free for everyone and the kids get free
hotdogs and drinks from the Optimist Food
Station. Additional hot food will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the adult
tournaments, and food sales will help fund
the weekend.
To register for hockey call Ken: 519
763-0309.
To register for Snowpitch call Cam 519835-1120
For full information and final details
please check out our website closer to the
Family Day Weekend in February. Visit us
at http://www.optimistclubofpuslinch.com
Hot food and beverages will be available
in the Puslinch Community Centre during
the tournaments.
This year we are adding a new adult event.
SNOW PITCH, baseball in the snow, will
be played on the ball diamond on Saturday.
This sport is a blast to play and watch. We
Hope to see everyone there.
are looking for teams for this event as well.
Monday, February 16 is the big day for
kids of all ages. We have many activities
organized. The Community Centre will be
Watch your back
Shoveling snow can be a pain in more ways
than one. These tips from the Ontario Chiropractic Association will help to keep your
back in top shape:
• Don’t let the snow pile up: If the
weather report calls for several days
of snow, frequent shoveling will allow
you to move smaller amounts at once.
It’s far less strenuous in the long run.
•
Pick the right shovel: Use a lightweight pusher-type shovel. If you are
using a metal one, spray it with Teflon
first, so snow won’t stick to it.
• Push, don’t throw: Always push the
snow to the side rather than throw
it. That way you avoid lifting heavy
loads, and also avoid the sudden twisting or turning movements.
• Bend your knees: As with any heavy
object, you need to use the muscles
in your knees, legs and arms to do the
pushing and lifting, while keeping your
back straight.
• Take a break: If you feel tired or short
of breath, stop and take a rest. Shake
out your arms and legs. Stop shoveling
immediately if you feel chest pain or
back pain.
If you have back pain that is severe or that
persists for more than a day after shoveling,
see a chiropractor for help from a specialist
trained in this field. If you have chest pain
that is severe, see a doctor immediately.
More information can be found online at
www.yourback-health.com.
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Programs
By Janice MacDonald
Friday Adult Book Club (Adult)
Meeting Friday, February 6 (first Friday of
the month) from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
February book: The Forgotten Garden by
Kate Morton
Registration for any of these programs can
also be done through email at puslinchlib@
wellington.ca or phone at 519.763.8026
Don’t know what to read next? Check
out this list of new books at the library.
Story Time is created to help your child
get ready for reading. Share stories, songs,
rhymes, and activities aimed at developing
your child’s early literacy skills.
Love at the Library (Grades K to 6)
Saturday, February 14 from 11:00 am to
12:00 pm
New Fiction March Break Programs:
Fancy Nancy Pyjama Party
(Grades K to 6)
Tuesday, March 17 from 11:00 am to 12:00
pm
Join us as we make Valentine’s Day cards
and bookmarks for your loved ones.
It’s a Fancy Nancy Pyjama Party! Come
dressed in your pyjamas and share sparkly
stories, games and crafts.
NEW! Page Turners Book Club (Grades
1 to 4 with parent)
Saturday, February 21 from 11:00 am to
12:00 pm
The Art of Illusion Magic Show (ages 3
to 13)
Wednesday, March 18 at 2:00 pm
Share a monthly book at home, and come
together for fun activities! This month’s
book: Clementine by Sara Pennypacker.
Magician Brad Toulouse will be entertaining
audiences at the library this March Break!
Join us for an afternoon of magic tricks and
laughter.
Adult Scrabble Club (Adult)
Wednesday, February 11 and Wednesday
February 25 (second and fourth Wednesdays
of the month) 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of casual word
building entertainment! No experience
necessary. Please register.
Tuesday Adult Book Club (Adult)
Meeting Tuesday, February 17 (third
Tuesday of the month) from 1:30 pm to
2:30 pm
February book: Children of the Revolution
by Peter Robinson
Celebrate your love of all things LEGO!
Bring your creativity and we’ll supply the
LEGO.
For a complete list of programs at
Wellington County Library, please visit
www.wellington.ca/Library
Story Time (All Ages)
Every Thursday from January 8 to March
12 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to
participate.
Build It! LEGO (Grades K to 6)
Friday, March 20 from 11:00 am to 12:00
pm
Create Your Own Superhero Story Time
(up to age 6)
Thursday, March 19 from 11:00 am to 11:45
am
Do you have what it takes to be the next
great superhero? Join us to create your own
super identity with early literacy stories,
songs and activities. Parents and caregivers
are encouraged to participate.
Zen and the Art of Doodling (Grades K to
6)
Thursday, March 19 from 1:30 pm to 2:30
pm
Become a zentangle artist at your library!
David Baldacci
The Escape
Michael Connelly
The Burning Room
Ted Dekker
A.D. 30
Gillian Flynn
Sharp Objects
Ian Hamilton The King of Shanghan
Stephen King
Revival
M. McGarrity
Backlands
David Nicholls
Us
Thomas Perry
A String of Beads
Jodi Picoult
Leaving Time
Peter Robinson
Abattoir Blues
New Non-Fiction
Charles Austin
George W. Bush
Phil Edmonston
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Paul Roberts
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February 2015
Weather watchers
wanted
Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), this organization started in Colorado
after severe flooding there. Ontario joined a
few other provinces on this network in the
spring.
There are now 147 weather watchers in
Ontario, but only a few are within the Grand
River watershed.
The GRCA has seven manual weather
stations that measure precipitation across
the watershed and 24 that are automated.
Climate change means there are more
localized weather patterns, so more weather
watchers are needed.
For a watershed like this one that is the
size of Canada’s smallest province, it would
By Janet Baine
Weather watchers can become “citizen
scientists” and share their data through a
volunteer network that has come to Ontario.
“This will help us document storms and
snow,” says the Grand River Conservation
Authority’s main weather and flood watcher,
Dwight Boyd, who hopes many people in
the watershed will join his network.
“Lots of farmers and others already have
rain gauges and are collecting this information. This organization offers a way for
people to engage and share their weather
information to help us at the same time.”
Historically, Environment Canada had
broadly based climate network. Lots of
those volunteers have retired and their
weather stations are not operating anymore.
This has left a gap in weather information,
says Boyd, who is the GRCA’s director of
engineering.
Volunteer weather watchers are families
and people of all ages and from all walks
of life. They spend a few minutes each day
measuring and reporting precipitation. This
data is recorded through a website and is
available for anyone to see when they click
the “view data” tab on www.cocorahs.org/
canada.
Called the Community Collaborative
be helpful to have volunteers collecting
weather data in every area.
“Data from CoCoRaHS is used by flood
and drought forecasters, meteorologists,
farmers, schools, gardeners, engineers and
many more,” says volunteer coordinator
Karla Jackson, who trains the volunteers.
“Often CoCoRaHS fills in many of the
gaps that exist between automated stations,
providing a better indication of localized
precipitation events.”
Boyd says this information will be useful
in documenting why the river levels change
and also in predicting the risks in the future.
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The data is also going directly into
Environment Canada’s evolving weather
monitoring system along with weather radar
and data from climate stations and observations to create rainfall maps that cover the
country.
“Right now the mapping has a 10-kilometre grid, but in the future it will be a 2.5-kilometre grid, which will provide much more
accurate data,” Boyd says.
Along with training, CoCoRaHS observers use a monitoring kit which includes an
official CoCoRaHS rain gauge and snow
measuring equipment.
Each day, when volunteers input their
observations online, the data is immediately available. The kit is $30 and can be
purchased online. Boyd has one, and he is
looking forward to setting it up in his own
backyard.
The training is available online in videos
and PowerPoint tutorials. Jackson is visiting
communities for information sessions when
there is a group of interested people. She
held sessions in Guelph in November, but
can do sessions for specific groups who are
interested.
Anyone interested in learning more can
send an email to [email protected] or
apply directly www.cocorahs.org/canada
Jenn Deter who headed up this initiative.
the “Me to We” club led by Mrs. Stewart
and Ms. Mullin that spearheaded this amazing event.
Activities
By Anne Secord
“We are committed to inspiring students
to become life-long critical thinkers and
problem solvers who embrace the A.C.E.
motto of Accepting Responsibility, Caring
for Others, and Excelling Everyday”
(Aberfoyle Mission Statement).
Sports
In sports news, the Intermediate Volleyball
Tournament was held in December. Both
the Girls’ and Boys’ teams placed 2nd
overall in a nail-biter finish!
The Junior Volleyball tournament was
held in January. In addition, both the Girls’
and Boys’ Intermediate Basketball Teams
competed in a full-day tournament the last
week of January. Stay tuned for the results
in next month’s newsletter.
School Council
The School Council organized a very
successful maple syrup fundraiser with
products arriving in time for gift giving.
Total sales were almost $3800, which
resulted in a net profit of $700.
Many thanks to parent council member
The Grade K to 4 classes have been involved
in Community Builders activities led by
Mrs. Hauwert, Mrs. Gray and Madame
Duncan-Martyn.
The Grade 5s celebrated at the Y and S
Earthkeeper Keys Ceremony. The Grade 6
OPP Kids Program culminated in a graduation ceremony where many parents attended
this event.
The Grade 7 and 8s were thrilled to enjoy
a day of skiing at Beaver Valley. Most
grades attended the River Run Centre
performances over the past month. Classes
are continuing with their “Scientists in the
School” workshops.
Twin Day
Students were excited to participate in the
very popular “Twin Day”.
As another kickoff to the Break, the
Grades 1 to 4 classes performed in a Talent
Show that was held in the gym.
The Aberfoyle Band and the Centennial
Band combined to present the students with
a Christmas concert. Students were also
treated to a selection of songs performed by
the Centennial Choir.
Staff changes
Finally, we would like to welcome Ms.
Robbers to the school staff in the position of
Week of Giving
Special Education teacher.
Aberfoyle Students completed an “A.C.E.
We wish Ms. Chick all the best in her new
Week of Giving” during the five days position…..she will be missed!!
leading up to the Christmas holidays. Each
day of the week had specific goals starting
with Monday’s food drive in support of
the Guelph Food Bank, Tuesday’s sock
collection for 40 Baker Street, Wednesday
was “toonies for goats” (an initiative
through “Free the Children”), Thursday
was the Hats/Mitts/Scarf collection, and on
Friday it was the coat collection in support
of the Salvation Army.
Many thanks to all the families that participated in this very worthwhile campaign. What a wonderful way to give back to our
own community and beyond. And kudos to
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THE WAY TO
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The interior dome light in his vehicle would not go off when the doors were
closed. We knew that if the light stayed on
the battery would soon be drained in the
sub-zero temperature so the problem had to
be solved.
Believe it or not our first idea was to
check the owners’ manual which unfortunately was not in the vehicle.
Our next plan was to remove the light
bulb. The only tool we had was a pen
knife and after a surgical procedure which
By Doug McDonald
resulted in several pieces of broken plastic,
were able
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In a January back in the mid-eighties field solved the problem.
All during this time my friend was
managers were summoned to an off site
meeting in the Laurentians for a few days. rehearsing his comments for the rental
A plan to reorganize the sales force into agency. The next time we met I asked about
two dedicated units was in the works and his success.
He said that it was a little embarrassing as
our input was required on how to implement the change and determine which unit after his tirade about letting a faulty vehicle
would be best suited for our reports etc… be rented ,the agency politely told him that
At the conclusion of the meeting one of this was new General Motors feature called
my colleagues said that he’d had enough of delayed off lighting.
the big resort atmosphere.
Having grown up in the Montreal area, This story concludes my Funny Things
he knew about a quaint little restaurant in a That Happened On The Way To Retirement
nearby village and suggested that we have series ( a few more funny incidents come to
mind but I don’t feel that that they would be
our dinner there.
I agreed and off we went in his rented car. suitable for the Puslinch Pioneer)!
Having early morning flights, we did not
want a late night so it was just after dark Thank you for allowing me to share these
when we got back to the hotel and that is tales with you during the last twenty five
editions.
when we had a problem.
Problem Solving
I will close off with a comment one of my
departed friends who was mentioned in a
previous article would always say - “keep
smilin”
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The bottles of water were donated to
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The water was typically supporting
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Communities receiving assistance not
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keeping the fuel tank sufficiently full
(at least half-a-tank is recommended)
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carry a winter survival kit that includes
a shovel, blanket, warm clothes,
booster cables, a flash light and food
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ensure your vehicle is in sound
operating condition, and
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By Fred Lehmann
Winter has arrived in Wellington County.
It’s a good time to remind residents to be
better prepared during an emergency.
The Wellington County Emergency Management Team recommends that residents
prepare an emergency kit for emergencies
so that you are able to take care of yourself,
your family and your pets for a minimum
of 72 hours.
An emergency kit should include:
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Water – at least two litres of water per
person per day
Food that won’t spoil, such as canned
food, energy bars and dried foods
(replace food and water once a year)
Manual can-opener
Crank or battery-powered flashlight
(and extra batteries). Replace batteries
once a year.
Crank, battery-powered radio (and
extra batteries)
First aid kit
Extra keys to your car and house
Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10
bills and change for payphones
A copy of your emergency plan and
contact information
Toiletries
Sleeping bags or warm blankets for
each family member, and
If applicable, other items such as
prescription
medication,
infant
formula, diapers, pet food, etc.
With the cold temperatures it is also
recommended that motorists take the
following precautions to prepare for the
frigid temperatures including:
If that is not possible, have a Call Police
sign to alert passing motorists
How to get through tax
season with a smile
credits help make the cost of art
lessons and organized fitness activities
for your children under 16 a little more
affordable.
You can claim up to $1,000 (under
proposed changes) in eligible fitnessrelated expenses, and up to $500 in
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Family Tax Cut – It’s a proposed
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The program, in fact, is a wonderful way
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Many families worry about how their
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The name of the program is the Registered
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anyone who wants to contribute to the fund,
with the written authorization of the account
holder, can fill out a simple application form.
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The Federal government will match up to
300 percent of contributions made to the
program, in addition to carry backs (financial) to the date of diagnosis.
Any money contributed to the program
grows tax-free. The program can also be
initiated with no contributions from the
recipient or the family. The RDSP has no
impact on other government disability plans.
If you have a family member whom you
think could benefit from this program, or
know of anyone who might, please get in
touch with me, Karen Harding, (519-8293042) and together we can start the process
for a brighter, less worrisome financial
future.
Waterloo Wellington
Doctor Honored for
Improving Care for
Patients with
Dementia and Other
Memory Disorders
By Petronilla Ndebele
Health Quality and Safety for developing
the Centre for Family Medicine Primary
Care Memory Clinic.
This unique initiative aims to transform
dementia care in Ontario by allocating resources earlier in the illness to offer higherquality care options to vulnerable persons.
This model builds capacity for improved
care and offers a solution to people and
their family physicians challenged with
this difficult-to-diagnose, difficult-to-treat
condition.
Through an accredited training program,
Dr. Lee and her team have trained 56 other
teams across Ontario since 2008, serving
over 500 family practices with a patient base
of 700,000.
Her efforts have led to measureable
improvement in efficiency of referrals to
specialists.
Improving the health and diagnosis of
people with dementia and other forms of
cognitive impairment supports Ontario’s
Action Plan for Health Care and helps to
provide the right care, at the right time, in
the right place.
Days of our Lives
By Anne Day
Dr. Linda Lee was honoured by Dr. Eric
Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term
Care, for her leadership in helping patients
with dementia and other memory disorders
receive timely access to diagnosis and
care, with the aim of improved quality of
life, prolonged independence and easing of
caregiver burden.
Dr. Lee received the second annual
Minister’s Medal Honouring Excellence in
Did you know that February 24 is National
Tortilla Chip Day?
You do wonder if someone, bored with
life, sits and thinks all this up.
I mean I am quite devastated that I missed
Bubble Bath Day on January 8. Darn. I also
couldn’t participate in January’s National
Hot Tea Month as I don’t drink tea.
But I couldn’t resist, I just had to find out
what was celebrated on my birthday. Not
sure if there is some hidden meaning here,
but it is Old Stuff Day.
Ah well, never mind the Old Stuff Day
– maybe we should just make it Old Gal’s
Day.
Just so you know, as I write this, January
16 was Appreciate a Dragon Day. Know
any?
Ted ArnoTT, MPP
Wellington-Halton Hills
Web: www.tedarnottmpp.com
Phone: 1-800-265-2366
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Wood Stove Safety
By Graham Ross, Puslinch Fire & Rescue Services
There is nothing cosier than a warm, bright
fire on a cold winter’s night.
Unfortunately, every year at least 12,000
lives are lost each year in the United States
from residential fires according to National
Fire Prevention Association statistics. Many
of those fires are a result of fireplace and
wood stove accidents.
Whether installing a wood stove or ensuring your existing stove is installed properly,
one must bear in mind required clearances
from curtains, furniture and the house itself
are being met.
NFPA standards call for a 36 inch clearance between a room heater stove and any
combustible surface. Check with your Local
Fire Department and your stove installation
manual for proper clearances.
A normal 2X4 will spontaneously ignite
at approximately 600 degrees F. If a heating device is too close to your wooden
structure over time, three to five years, that
same 2X4 could ignite at temperatures as
low as 200 degrees F. A “zero clearance”
fireplace is only safe if installed as per the
manufacturer’s specifications.
Wood supply is another important factor.
Green (moist) wood should never be burned.
It produces less heat and more creosote. It is
recommended to split and stack your wood
for at least six months prior to burning.
Never burn cardboard, rubbish and combustible waste. Use caution burning artificial logs as well as many burn too hot and
can cause masonry damage or warp metal.
Chimney fires are often the result of
creosote vapours produced from a slow
burning fire building up on a chimney flue.
The burning creosote deposits can produce
temperatures around 2000 degrees F.
Chimneys are not designed for these
temperatures and permanent damage can
result. Have your chimney inspected and
cleaned at least twice a year by a qualified
individual.
Here is a list of guidelines for wood burning appliances:
•
Only burn dry seasoned wood in an
appliance inspected twice a year by a
qualified individual
•
Keep the area clear around the stove and
flue and respect minimum clearances
•
Keep a fire extinguisher close by and
familiar to family members
•
Ensure smoke& CO alarms are installed
and tested according to regulations
•
Children must be supervised AT ALL
TIMES when wood stoves are in use
•
To start a fire, crumple paper on stove
floor and cover with kindling. Open
the damper FULLY and light. Hold
door open till fire is burning and close
door tightly. NEVER rekindle with
kerosene, gasoline or lighter fluid.
•
Ash removal can contain live coals.
Never vacuum out the stove. Always
place ashes in a metal container with
a lid. Remove it outside away from
combustibles.
•
There is nothing cosier than a warm
bright fire on a cold winter night. Use
your wood burning appliance safely
and enjoy the benefits of wood heat.
Puslinch Fire & Rescue
Services
Call Log
December 2014
Total Calls
Fires
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Medical Assistance
Alarms
Other
21
25
2
12
6
3
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Whistle Stop Preschool
By Wesley Cressman
Every New Year offers a lot of the exciting
things at Whistle Stop Preschool and this
year was no different for us. January is
always a very fun month to welcome back
the children to class and get them refocused
from the Christmas holidays.
With all the frigid weather we have had,
came the opportunity to teach the children
about the cold weather and how to handle it.
With lessons and teaching centering on
what to wear and how to dress in the winter
and ringing in the New Year, the kids got an
opportunity to learn about what was happening outside.
In February we are looking forward to our
annual Dance & Silent Auction which is being held on February 21, 2015.
The dance is an extremely important event
for us and an awesome opportunity to support everything that goes on at the preschool.
For just $15 you can not only support the
school, but also get the opportunity to bid
on silent auction items, enjoy a great meal,
dance, and win several prizes.
Remember to mark the date on your calendar and invite your friends, co-workers and
family too. Tickets can be purchased at the
door.
For over 25 years now, Whistle Stop
Preschool has been serving the community
of Puslinch with an award-winning program.
Our fully licensed preschool program does
an exceptional job of teaching with music,
movement, arts, crafts, circle and story time,
in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
With everything from creative learning to
building new friendships Whistle Stop offers
an incredible amount of value for you and
your children.
The Whistle Stop Cooperative Preschool
runs out of the Puslinch Community Centre
on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between
9:00 – 11:30 am.
If you have a child between 2.5 and 5
years old that would enjoy and benefit from
our program please feel free to email or call
us. Our contact information, as well as a
plethora of other information can be found
on our website at www.whistlestoppreschool.
com
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NATURALLY
SPEAKING
Tree profiles – The Hop
and Prickly Ash
By Marion Robertson
landscapers, city planners and conservation
authorities ignore this plant, not seeing its
true value.
This tree totally lends itself to restorative
plantings. It likes full sun and favours
disturbed ground.
Considering a vast
majority of southern Ontario is disturbed
soil sites or abandoned fields, this tree
would be perfect for restoration projects.
Even in raw sites where wind is a factor,
the tree will adjust its size from small tree to
large shrub.
There are really no diseases or pests to
bother the Hop tree. My only recommendation is to wrap them every winter since they
seem to be ‘vole candy’.
So why are people hesitant to grow the
Hop tree with all the hardiness they possess?
Add the bonus you have the largest butterfly
in North America visiting them – it would
seem obvious to give the Hop tree a try!
I thought I would send this in as an
article for the Puslinch Pioneer since I
was researching the information for our
upcoming website.
For several years now, we have been harvesting seeds and growing trees and shrubs
that have been forgotten by the public and
the nurseries.
Such two plants are the Hop tree and
the Prickly Ash. We purposely grow these
trees since they are the caterpillar plants for
the giant swallowtail butterfly. Since both
these plants are scarce in the wild, the giant The Prickly Ash
swallowtail has now become a member of A fascinating bush that everybody has
ignored and has faded away from the natural
the endangered list.
landscape.
Here again, the common names are misThe Hop Tree
The Hop tree is listed as rare for occurrence leading for Prickly Ash is not a true ash but,
in Canada. In the botanical world, it is ‘the rather, the most northern member of the
tree that got away’. This is the only tropical
tree that has survived and genetically
adapted to our colder climate. It derives
its name because the pioneers of this area
would harvest the fruit from this tree - the
hops - and use it as a hop substitute for
making beer.
The other interesting name for this tree is,
stinking ash. Most botanical books indicate
that the flowers are foul scented and are
only pollinated by flies.
citrus family. It is very fragrant when the
leaves are crushed, like tangerines.
The other common name is ‘toothache
tree’. In colonial times the volatile, aromatic
oil was used as a numbing emergency treatment for toothaches.
Like the Hop, it has been overlooked as a
naturalization choice though it is an obvious
choice. It is truly an adaptive plant where the
nature and actual appearance of the prickly
ash colony will conform to the planting location.
If the colony is growing in moist, wooded
conditions, the appearance of the colony is
open with the prickly ash plants being well
spaced at 10-13 feet apart. If the colony is
growing in the wide open, dry soils, embankments or ditches, the plants form a thicket.
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The fruit of Hop-tree and reason for the common name
of “Wafer-ash”
In reality, the University of Guelph
conducted a survey where they found that
the hop scent was highly variable and over
102 insects were found feeding on its flower
– this is a huge number of pollinators. So
don’t let the name mislead you – the name
does not do it justice.
To the settlers of this area so long ago,
hop looked like poison ivy on a stick. They
could see no wood value or wildlife value
and so it was ruthlessly ripped out and
eradicated from their fields.
Even today, they are ripped out or sprayed
mistakenly identified as poison ivy. Even
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Fraudulent email and phishing
Never click on a link that you’re not sure
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To tell whether an email is authentic or
fraudulent, look carefully at the contents of
the message.
These email messages will include a
hyperlink which appears to be authentic, but
leads to a phony version of your financial
institution’s website (for example).
From this fake website, pirates can copy
the personal information of their victims
and use it to steal their money.
Be aware that financial institutions will
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email like this, do not reply to the email, do
not click on any included links and do not
open any attached documents.
A fraudulent email will urge you to act
quickly under the pretext that:
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Your account may have been subject to
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A worm uses a computer’s resources to
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over the Internet.
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Install a security program that
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Protect your computer from new viruses
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Avoid using public computers for
making your transactions. If you
must do so, remember to erase your
information afterwards (clear the cache
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1. In a large sauce pan, melt butter over
medium heat; cook onion, carrot, celery
and garlic, stirring occasionally until
beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Add flour; cook stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in broth and 1/4 cup water; cook,
stirring until slightly thickened, about 2
minutes. Whisk in milk.
3. Remove from heat, stir in uncooked
cod, peas, dill, lemon juice, mustard,
salt and pepper.
Mashed Potato Topping:
2 large potatoes
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp. horseradish
pinch salt & pepper
1. Boil potatoes, mash with milk,
horseradish, salt and pepper.
2. Divide cod mixture among 4 1-cup
ramekins or onion soup bowls.
3. Top with potatoes, smoothing tops.
4. Bake at 425ºF until filling is bubbly,
about 10 minutes.
Rutabaga Soup
For more tips, visit the Co-Op Me section
on the Desjardins Group website at www. The lowly rutabaga (turnip) makes a
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Your account was used for fraud and
you will be held accountable
• You must sign up for an online security
By Barbara Paterson
feature
• A simple accounting error has been
made and corrected (in this case, you Maritime Fish Pies
are not asked to do anything except
click on a link to a phony website) etc… Comfort food at its best! Reminiscent of
shepherd’s pie, ramekins are filled with mild
Don’t forget: If you have replied or fish, creamy sauce and vegetables topped
believe you have replied to a fraudulent with fluffy mashed potatoes - a perfect
email message, change your passwords supper for a cold winter night.
immediately on all of the websites where
2 tsp. butter
you perform transactions.
1 large onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
More scamming tools
1/2 cup diced celery
Scammers use four kinds of “bugs” to 3 cloves garlic, minced
accomplish their goals:
2 tbsp. flour
• A virus is a small program designed to 3/4 cup homemade vegetable broth or
self-replicate on other computers, like commercial sodium-reduced vegetable
a biological virus that spreads from broth
February 2015
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup milk
300 g cod cut in 1” chunks
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
4 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. each salt & pepper
Cook’s Corner
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4 slices bacon
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups rutabagas, diced
1 medium potato, diced
4 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1. In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp.
Remove from pot and crumble.
2. Saute onions, celery and garlic in
bacon grease for 5 minutes.
3. Add rutabaga, potato, chicken stock,
sugar, salt and pepper.
4. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Blend until smooth. Stir in milk. Do
not boil.
6. Serve garnished with bacon.
GRCA update
By Janet Baine
Organics Conference & Expo,
January 29 to February 1
Celebrating its 34th year, the 2015 event
includes international speakers, seminars
and introductory workshops on key topics
including: permaculture, organic production
and certification, urban agriculture, organic
livestock and pasture issues, pollination and
urban bees themes plus many, many other
workshops which will help both producer
and consumer.
There is a free Organic Expo/Tasting Fair
with 160+ exhibitor tables (includes almost
35 food samplers) on Saturday/Sunday. For
more information visit www.guelphorganicconf.ca or call 519-824-4120 ext. 56311.
Heritage Day Workshop,
Guelph, February 13
Mark your calendar to attend the 18th
annual Heritage Day Workshop taking place
in Guelph. The theme for 2015 is Timeline/
Waterline: Grand Culture at the Confluence.
This workshop is about Guelph’s connection to World War I and the Natural and
Cultural History of the Guelph area. The
event is sponsored by the City of Guelph,
Grand River Conservation Authority and
the Heritage Working Group of The Grand
Strategy.
The workshop takes place at the John
McCrae Royal Canadian Legion Branch (57
Watson Parkway South) in Guelph.
Download a copy of the registration form at
www.grandriver.ca.
Order trees from the GRCA
anytime before March 1
Landowners can order trees to be planted
on their own properties of 2.5 acres or more
(exclusive of buildings) from the GRCA
until March 1.
Orders must be for 200 seedlings or 20
saplings or more. For more information or
to arrange a visit to your property, check
the Forestry section of www.grandriver.ca/
trees, email [email protected] or call
519-621-2763.
Wellington County
Museum Update
T 519.846.0916 x 5221
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Puslinch Red Cross
Loan Cupboard –
Announcement
By Kym Drinkwater
No One Goes 2 Palmerston!
The Collection of Chad Martin is on display
in the Museum from January 17 to May 10, By Dianne Hersey
2015.
As of December 1, 2014, the home health
care equipment cupboard will be known as
the “PUSLINCH LOAN CUPBOARD”
supported independently by Puslinch
volunteers.
After a discussion with the Red Cross
Director of Operations, we came to the
conclusion, with their support and blessing,
Chad Martin stands beside an item from his to own and maintain the loan cupboard as a
vast collection of Palmerston memorabilia. community effort.
The policy for loaning equipment will reThis metal sign was from the Chalmers
Bros. Hardware store in Palmerston and main the same. Those needing equipment
will be featured in our Wellington County will be asked to sign a liability disclaimer
before any equipment is released. The
Collects exhibit in January.
“My home town of Palmerston is a small equipment will remain in Duff’s Church
community located in the heart of Southern basement.
Ontario. Like many small railway towns,
The loan cupboard will be operated by
it has seen its ups and downs over the last volunteers and any equipment or monetary
century and a half and I want to share its donations will still be greatly appreciated.
story with others, said Chad.
A receipt will be issued for any donation
but since we are a non-charitable organizaFreemasonry - A History Hidden in tion, we cannot issue a tax benefit receipt.
Plain Sight - January 24 - April 19, 2015
If anyone in Puslinch needs to contact a
volunteer, please call one of the following:
Ken Gunson
519-824-6749
Fred Law
519-767-2462
Evelyn Winer
519-822-9479
Gary Wills
519-763-3958
Dianne Hersey 519-824-6304
In 2014, 84 items were loaned out to 34
individuals. Many thanks to the following
families for their usable equipment and
A travelling exhibit created by the Bruce monetary donations – George Harris, Rob
County Museum and Archives that Stark, Gordon Fielding, Edgar Hauch,
promotes the knowledge, appreciation and George Garret, Ralph Southward, Winnie
understanding of Masonic history, and Stewart, Warren family, Dianne Hersey,
Freemasonry’s influence upon our society Isabel Crow, and the Carter family.
today.
We are truly blessed to have a service
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is located on Wellington Road 18 between We would be so pleased to have you join us
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Familiarity Breeds
Contempt?
here and now. Using native plants provides
food and shelter for native birds, pollinators
and predator insects. These creatures will
control pests and add beauty!
Leave the garden standing through the
winter to provide additional cover. Clean it
up in the spring. Chop it down, toss clippings on the grass and run over it all with
the lawn mower. Toss those clipping right
back on the garden. Easy peasy!
Same with tree leaves in the fall.
When choosing plants for your garden,
remember, flowers come and go but texture
will make or break your garden.
You want to have a bit of bold texture
(Annabelle Hydrangea, Marsh Marigolds),
a fair bit of sword-like texture (grasses,
yuccas, Blue Flag Iris and such) and some
medium/feathery texture (Asters, ferns,
Ironweed and much more).
Plant big drifts of each texture. (The
larger the property, the bigger the drifts you
need and vice-versa.)
These are all simple guidelines and
nothing to stress over. Remember, gardening should be something to enjoy, not get
worked up about. Horticulture is therapy
for the modern world!
Succeed. Fail. Learn. Embrace our native plants and nativars. Experiment…but
DON’T worry.
By Sean James
It’s funny how so many of us think that
the plants that grow in our surrounding
environment are just ‘weeds’ and not worth
a second thought.
Plant breeders from all over the world
take our natives and tweak them to make
them better garden plants. We call these
fine-tuned varieties of our plants ‘nativars’
(cultivars of native plants) and we buy them
by the truckload.
Usually we aren’t even aware that many
of the plants we use in our gardens are nativars. Great garden plants such as Summer
Phlox, Potentilla and Diabolo Ninebark are
all nativars. The same is true of many of the
varieties of Junipers on the market today.
So, why should we use native plants and
their offspring? Native plants are more
adapted to our local climatic conditions and
pests.
Most folks think it’s difficult to garden in
clay or rocky soil but our local plant pallet
is perfectly suited for those conditions and
even our weird wet, cold winters and hot,
humid summers.
Whether you’re talking about shade gardens, rain gardens (the biggest advance in
modern gardening) or xeriscaping (drought
tolerant gardening) there’s a native for
every occasion.
One of the most common things that
nascent gardeners are afraid of is maintenance. They want to enjoy the garden, not
work in it. Natives tend to be lower maintenance since they don’t need trimming or
even dead-heading…unless you want to
work more in the garden.
In fact, natives don’t even like fancy soil
or immaculate surroundings – the more
lean and messy, the better. Fungal and other
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PUSLINCH
RETROSPECTIVE
The Attawandaron
Discoveries
By Marjorie Clark
The Huron First Nation called their
southern neighbours “Attawandaron”,
meaning “People of a slightly different
language”. The French labeled those same
people “Neutrals”, as they remained neutral
between the Huron and Iroquois.
The Attawandaron or Neutrals inhabited
dozens of villages in Southwestern Ontario
stretching along the north shore of Lake Erie
from the Niagara Peninsula to the Detroit
River, perhaps as far north as Toronto in the
east and Goderich in the west.
A semi-nomadic society, the Neutrals
lived in villages, which would usually be
abandoned after about twenty years. When
the game, the soil and the wood in an area
became depleted, the area would be left to
regenerate and the village would relocate to
a new spot.
The largest Neutral village site in Wellington County and perhaps in Ontario, covering
thirteen acres, was in the Badenoch section
of Puslinch, on the east side of Morriston,
lot 32, concession 8.
The other one situated within the Badenoch area was on lot 28, rear of concession
8, the former McPhee farm.
In 1615-1623, some of Samuel de Champlain’s men travelled south from Midland
to meet the Neutrals and in 1625-1626,
Etienne Brulé spent the winter among them.
A Récollet priest, Father Joseph de la Roche
Daillon described them in a letter dated July
18, 1627. At the time, there were approximately 40,000 Neutrals.
In the autumn of 1650 and spring of 1651,
the Iroquois tribes from the south, that is,
the Mohawks, Onondaga and Seneca, armed
with guns given them by the Dutch in New
York State, nearly annihilated the Neutrals.
Some were carried off as captives and
were assimilated into the Seneca. Those
who remained fell victim to diseases like
smallpox and measles, which had been
introduced by European emigrants or were
assimilated by surrounding tribes.
After that, this area was frequented by
Mississauga on hunting parties. The Mississauga were still in the area after the arrival
of the European settlers and our ancestors in
Puslinch interacted with them.
Although they had lived in harmony with
nature and did not significantly alter the
landscape, the Neutral Nation left shreds of
evidence of their civilization, which have
and are still emerging from the earth.
Throughout the years, farmers would
pick up artifacts that surfaced in their fields,
while ploughing. My uncle, John Clark
(1908-2000), who was born and raised on a
farm, adjacent to the McPhee site and who
farmed across the road from it in adult life,
collected arrowheads and skinning stones
throughout his lifetime.
In 1982, Ken Oldridge, a teacher at John F.
Ross Collegiate Institute in Guelph learned
of John Clark’s collection from his student,
Richard Ussher, John’s grandson.
At the time, Ken Oldridge was the
Regional Vice-President of the Ontario
Archaeological Society and Archaeological
Conservation Representative for the Ministry of Citizenship & Culture.
John showed the artifacts and the locations, where he found them, to Ken Oldridge. This created a flurry of activity and
during the summers of 1983-85, digs on the
sites were funded.
The result was a significant enrichment of
our society’s knowledge of the people, who
preceded us on this land.
The 1st excavation took place on McPhee
farm, owned by Raymond Reid at the time
of the archaeological dig in summer 1983.
A 500 year old village site, inhabited by
about 1,000 people around 1500-1530 AD,
was located. It covered 3½ to 4 acres. Ken
Oldridge was project director and the site
co-ordinator was Bill Fitzgerald, a PhD
student at McGill.
The dig was visited by archaeologists from
the University of Toronto and the University
of Guelph, some 50 members of the Ontario
Archaeological Society, James Schroder,
M.P. and Aberfoyle School Principal, Fred
[email protected]
February 2015
866- 878 5556
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Dack and teachers. Ken Oldridge was guest
speaker at one of the first meetings of the
Puslinch Historical Society, held on April 2,
1984.
The Morriston or Elliot site was excavated in 1984-85. This village covered 13
acres, with 4,000 inhabitants. It existed for
approximately 20 years, around 1450-1500.
The village was constructed about 50 metres
from a spring. The longhouses were 200 to
300 ft long, 2 ½ metres apart and appeared
more structurally sound than those at the
McPhee village.
Bob Penrice (1906-1985), who farmed
south of Morriston, had a collection, which
contained a 7,000-year-old Stanley stem
from the Morriston area. Ontario Hydro
was forced to map a new route for its transmission towers, which had been slated to be
erected through here, due to this discovery.
Three sites were identified in the vicinity
of Crieff. Artifacts found on lot 20, rear of
the Gore, the farm belonging to Donald A.
Stewart (1903-1991), indicate the sites were
used in 3,000 to 5,000 BC.
Andy Scott’s collection from his farm,
lot 26, rear of the Gore, was one of the best
collections in Wellington County, with some
items dating back as far as 8,000 years.
The Crieff sites were within hunting and
fishing areas for the Attawandaron, which
probably extended as far west as Puslinch
Lake, where Winfield Brewster reported
finds. Andy Scott (1901-1984) remarked
that artifacts were to be found on his and
every farm for three or four miles along the
road.
In January 1989, Catherine and Maurice
Smith, on behalf of Margaret Starkey, donated a collection of 17 artifacts from 600
to 9,000 years old to the Wellington County
School Board.
These items were found by hired man,
Willie Fraser (1870-1961), around 1900, on
the farm owned by Richard and Jim Starkey
of Arkell, part of lots 7, 8, and 9, con. 10.
Would you like to know more about the
Attawandaron? The Neutral Indians of
South-Western Ontario by Elsie McLeod
Jury, is available in the archive of the
Puslinch Historical Society, as well as information on the Puslinch sites.
www.michaelchong.ca
Religious Services
ARKELL UNITED CHURCH
“The Little Church with a Big Heart”
600 Arkell Road at Watson
519-821-7623
www.arkellunitedchurch.ca.
Wonder Café, 9:00-10:00 AM
Fellowship, coffee.
Church Service 10:00-11:15 AM
followed by fellowship, coffee, juice, snacks
Nursery Care up to age 3
Sunday School for the children ages 4 and
up 10-11 a.m. every Sunday
February 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 9:30 a.m., “Early
Morning Bible Study” Contact Lynn at 519822-4809
February 18 at 7:00 p.m., UCW Contact
Lynn at 519-822-4809
BAHA’I FAITH
Devotional Gathering every Sunday morning
at 10 a.m. All welcome. Call 519.822.3369.
Join us also in our study of: Reflections on the
Life of the Spirit – a course on the spiritual
nature of the human being. Call 519.767.3135.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
We extend an invitation for you to join us.
454 Arkell Rd.
519-824-1161
Website: www.celebratingGod.org.
Pastors: LindsayTaylor and Joe Yang
Sunday worship
English 9:45 am
Chinese 11:30 am
Children’s Worship:
Sunday morning
program held during the main services.
Calvary Youth: Jr. High Tuesdays 6:30 8:30 pm; Sr. High Sundays 11:30 - 1 pm. For
special events check out www.calvaryyouth.ca.
Seniors: Thursdays 10 am.
CROSS ROADS BIC CHURCH
Bringing Help and Hope to Our Neighbours
4614 Wellington Road 32 at Concession 4
E-mail: [email protected]
Worship Service: 10:30 am.
Disciple Land Children’s Program on
Sunday morning.
New Playgroup: ages 0-5, come play with us!
Free! Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30
Contact Karis Chester 905-380-0688
Cancellation on inclement weather days
DUFF’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
We welcome YOU!
Brock Rd. S. & 401
Rev. Marty Molengraaf
Duff’s 519-763-1163 or Cell 519-820-4731
www.duffschurch.ca
Sunday Services:
9:45 am Gathering & rehearsals,
10:30 am Worship Service and Kids’ Program
11:30 am Coffee Hour
KNOX
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH,
CRIEFF 7156 Concession 1, Puslinch
519-824-8757
Website: www.pccweb.ca/knox-crieff/
Interim Moderator: Rev. Mark Richardson
Worship Service at 10 a.m.
MOUNT
CARMEL-ZION
UNITED
CHURCH “Celebrating 175 years in 2015”
in Morriston at the corner of Church & Victoria
Streets
Phone: 519-822-8610
Website: www.morristonuc.com
Rev. Deborah Deavu
10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, Choir
“Everyone Welcome”
Sunday, February 1st Annual Congregational
Meeting with potluck finger food lunch
following.
Sunday, February 22nd – First Sunday in
Lent with the Sacrament of Holy Communion
during worship
(Food Drive supporting Chalmers Community
Services. This month we centre on canned
tuna, salmon or chicken but any donation is
appreciated along with the always needed
peanut butter, skim milk powder and toilet
tissue.)
PUSLINCH SENIOR’S EUCHRE CLUB
Starting January 13th until April 21st....past
and present Puslinch residents are invited to
an afternoon of friendly euchre games at the
Puslinch Community Centre from 1:30 pm
to 3:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of
the month.
2015
SENIORS
LUNCH
DATES:
Wednesdays April 1st, June 3rd and October
7th for potlucks and December 2nd for the
Christmas Dinner – at Puslinch Community
Centre in Aberfoyle, sponsored by Mission
& Outreach committee at Mount CarmelZion United Church, Morriston. Mark your
calendar and watch for more details
Tuesdays & Thursdays each week: at Duff’sNEW!! 9:30-10:15 am EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS FROM VON
February 3rd- Peripheral Neuropathy &
proper footwear
February 5th Mental Health, Sleep
Disturbances/Dealing with Grief
February 10th Medication Use
February 12th Home Safety
February 17th Mobility Aids & Assistive
Devices
February 19th Nutrition& Urinary
OUR
LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL incontinence
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
February 24th Building Balance at Home
78 Freelton Road 905-659-3305
February 26th How to get up from a fall/
Father Wallace Metcalf
benefits of exercise
Masses as follows:
Each followed by SMART exercises from
Saturday: 5 pm.
10:30 – 11:30 am
Sunday: 9 am. (Children’s Liturgy at the same Come to both or whichever you wish.
time).
Sunday: 11 am.
VALENTINE BREAKFAST
Saturday,
CWL meetings: 2nd Tuesday
February 7th. 8 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Give your
Everyone welcome.
loved one a early valentine treat and enjoy a
delicious breakfast at Freelton United Church,
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST REFORM 155 Freelton Rd., Freelton. Pancakes, eggs,
MOVEMENT CHURCH
bacon, sausage, fruit and more. $8 per person,
We welcome you!
$4.00 for children ages 4 - 12 yrs. An all-you3997 HWY 6, Puslinch ON, N0B 2J0
eat event!
Tel.: (905) 659-1229
ZUMBA Monday, February 9th & 23rd
website at: www.sdarm.ca
from 1-2 pm exercise for Seniors & Friends
Elder: Paul Gavric
with Karen K. at Duff’s
Pastor: Dorin Burca
Church Services:
SENIORS’ SOUP & DESSERT Luncheon
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – Sabbath School for Wednesday, February 11th at Duff’s Church.
(Children) and for Adults
11 am ’Infant Loss and Grief’- speaker Shari
11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
Morash 12 pm Soup & Dessert Luncheon
13:00 p.m. – Common Vegetarian Lunch
with Parish Nurse, Karen Harding
Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. – Prayer Meeting
“AFTERNOON OUT” February 11th at
1:30 p.m., Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell
Road. Cards, Sweets & More. Contact Ross at
No Charge under 70 words
519-822-6063
Community Events
PUSLINCH YOUTH EVENTS,
please QUILTING RETREAT: Join us for the day
check for information: puslinch.youth@gmail. on February 13th, 2015 at Three Willows
United Church, Guelph. Sew to your heart’s
com
content from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Enjoy a
NEW PLAYGROUP at Crossroads BIC great lunch, snacks, goody bags, friendship and
Church corner of Wellington rd 32 and Conc an embellishing machine demo. Registration
is limited to 20 so don’t delay signing up for
FREELTON UNITED CHURCH in Freelton 4 Puslinch. Contact : Karis Chester 905- this fun day. Registration is only $45.00.
380-0688
Ages
0-5years
Come
play
with
at the corner of Freelton Rd. & Douglas St.
us! Free play, circle time, crafts. Thursdays To register, please visit our website www.
Office Phone: 905-659-3380
9-11:30am. When busses are cancelled due to lalehamwillows.com or call Brigitte 519-822www.freeltonanstrabaneunitedchurch.org
0308.
inclement weather, playgroup is cancelled.
Rev. Bill Wheeler
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February 2015
Tony Hastings presents:
“Love with
a Little Help From my Friends” on
Saturday, February 14th at 7 pm at Duff’s
Tickets: $20. Call Duff’s 519-763-1163.
180 tickets only!
SENIOR’S LUNCH Tuesday, February
17 at 11:30 a.m., Arkell United Church,
600 Arkell Road An afternoon of food,
music, cards and fellowship. Contact Don at
519.763.4256.
SQUARE DANCING Saturday, February
21st - 6:30pm. Beginners, 7:30 pm. ALL,
with Bill Hands at Duff’s
WHISTLE
STOP CO-OPERATIVE
PRESCHOOL Annual Dance & Silent
Auction will be held February 21, 2015 at
8:00PM at the Puslinch Community Centre.
Tickets are $15 per person or 2 for $25.
Tickets will be sold at the door. Join us for
food, silent auctions, and prizes. Bring your
friends and family. Direct all questions or
inquiries to Jody at [email protected]
MUSICAL
HOOTENANNY
WITH
OPEN MIC February 27 at 7:00 p.m.,
Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road
Please join us to entertain or be entertained!
You can sign up for your time in the spotlight
when you arrive. Or if you are not interested
in performing, just join in at the sing-along
times…or sit back and enjoy. Goodwill
donations accepted. Contact Lynn at 519822-4809
CAMBRIDGE HANDWEAVERS AND
SPINNERS invite you to a drop in at
Cambridge Arts Centre, 60 Dickson St,
Cambridge for the 4th Friday of the month
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This month
join us Friday, February 27, 2015. If a
non member, please bring $2 to help off set
costs.Or for $20 join the guild for the year!
Bring something to work on, spinning wheel,
some weaving and meet other fibre people.
Questions? call Barbara at 905-659-3465
New location in 2015!
PUSLINCH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA will
present “A Country Spring Hoedown”.
Saturday April 25, 2015, 2 p.m. at Knox
Church Crieff 7156 Concession 1. Cost
$15, for tickets contact Doug or Gladys
McDonald at 519-822-8800.
Community
Announcement
BIG
BROTHERS
BIG
SISTERS
OF GUELPH.
Learn to be a kid
again!
Volunteer mentors needed for
local children. Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Guelph has five programs with
varying levels of time commitment.
Have a one-to-one friendship or assist
with a group of children on the waiting
list. Please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Guelph at 519-824-5154, e-mail info@
bbbsg.ca or visit us on line at www.bbbsg.ca
February 2015
BOOKING
AGENT FOR ARKELL
UNITED CHURCH Contact: The Church
519-821-7623 or
arkellunitedchurch@
hotmail.com
BOOKING
AGENT
FOR THE
BADENOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Contact: Verna Hanning at 519-763-9726 or
519-822-5232.
BOOKING AGENT
FOR
DUFF’s
CHURCH Contact: Wendy McDonald at
519-763-1163 or [email protected]
BOOKING AGENT FOR THE OPTIMIST
RECREATION
CENTRE
AND
PUSLINCH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Contact:519-763-1226 or [email protected]
CROWN CEMETERY PUSLINCH Crown Cemetery Puslinch is located north
of Morriston at Brock Road and Highway
401. It is a non profit cemetery operated by a
volunteer board of managers and a secretarytreasurer. We welcome all denominations for
burials. For more information please visit our
website at www.crowncemetery.ca or contact
Darlene Harrietha at 519 822 0874 or email
[email protected].
DUFF’S PARISH NURSE reaching out to
all of the community of Puslinch through
shared faith and caring to promote healing
of body, mind and spirit. Don’t understand
what your doctor tells you? Have questions
about medications or preparing for surgery or
tests? Or maybe you just need someone to
talk to about a stressful situation. If you have
questions please call Karen Harding Reg.
Nurse 519-763-1163 or 519-829-3042 or
[email protected]. All calls confidential
THE MILL CREEK SUBWATERSHED
COMMUNITY LIAISON TEAM (CLT)
holds its monthly meetings the second last
Thursday of each month at 1 pm. at the
Community Centre in Aberfoyle. The public
is invited.
OPTIMIST CLUB OF PUSLINCH is one
of the most active clubs in the township. Our
focus is youth. We meet on the 2nd (general
meeting) and 4th (dinner meeting) Tuesday
of each month. If you wish to become a
member, please call our secretary, Carl
Gorman (519) 827-9306 or Don McKay
(519) 822-2984 or any Optimist member.
OPP. If you have a concern about a police
matter, please phone 1-888-310-1122 and
request to meet an OPP officer at the Puslinch
Township office.
PARENT-CHILD PLACE is a free dropin program for parents and caregivers with
children birth to 6 years. The program runs
Tuesday mornings at the Puslinch Community
Centre from 9:30-11:30 and includes free
play, snack, art activities and circle time. If
school buses are cancelled due to inclement
weather the community centre is also closed
and the program doesn’t run. The program
runs September to June and does not run in
July and August
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PUSLINCH FIDDLE GROUP meets
the 3rd Sunday of each month (except
July, August and December) at Duff’s
Church, Nanson Hall, from 1:30 - 4 pm.
Come out and bring your fiddle, guitar, etc.
and join in some good old fiddle music. For
more information, please call Paul McDonald
(519-763-9764). Please remember the theme
is “OLD TIME COUNTRY FIDDLE.”
PUSLINCH RED CROSS
HOME
HEALTH
CARE
EQUIPMENT
SERVICE
is
located
in
Duff’s
Presbyterian Church. For assistance call:
Ken Gunson:
Ev Winer:
Gary Will:
Fred Law:
519-824-6749
519-822-9479
519-763-3958
519-767-2462
PUSLINCH
TOWNSHIP
COP
COMMITTEE (Community Oriented
Policing). This is a group that acts as a liaison
between the public and first responders (Police,
Fire and EMS). We listen to safety concerns
and suggestions from the Township residents
and support Neighbourhood Watch Groups.
We are a member of Safe Communities
Wellington. Meets the last Wednesday of
each month at Puslinch Community Centre.
For more info call: Glenna Smith 519824-0217 or Karen Harding 519-829-3042
ROADWATCH — Do something about
dangerous, aggressive driving in Puslinch
Township. You can now report this to
www.roadwatch.ca or pick up an incident
form at the Township Office or Library
THE ROTARY CLUB OF GUELPH
SOUTH meets every Thursday for breakfast
at the Springfield Golf and Country Club,
2054 Gordon Street, Guelph at 7:20 am.
Check out www.rotary7080.org/guelphsouth
for more infor. Contact Margaret Nixon
for membership inquiries: 519-824-0852
(evenings)
METAL RECYCLING BIN – SUNRISE
FARM (6920 Conc. 1, Puslinch)
Drop off ‘unwanted’ metals, e.g. stainless
steel, aluminum, copper, tin cans, wire, metal
rods, fencing etc. in the ‘Gerdau Ameristeel’
recycling bin situated in our parking lot (next
to the Abitibi paper bins). We appreciate
your support. For more info, contact Lynne
O’Brien Sunrise: 519-837-0558 x31.
Donor Circle
Hanzen & Janis Gilks
Horse Riding Lessons
Sue Gray
Beginners Welcomed
Call Now! 519-767-6067
www.cherrylaneequestriancentre.ca.
Cherrylane Equestrian Centre Inc.
Independent Sales Consultant
www.susangray.norwex.biz
519-829-4008
DRUMLIN FARM ‘HERITAGE TASTE’
ORGANIC PRODUCE, EGGS AND MORE!
CELL# 226-343-9618
4565 WATSON ROAD S., RR1 PUSLINCH
[email protected]
Kevin 519-827-8369
TICKET DEFENDERS
LEGAL SERVICES
519 836-5710 or 1-800-265-7233
Full Range of Business Services
[email protected] PH (519) 767-0348
Stamp & Tea Studio
Diamond Detailing
Guelph & Area 519-824-3915
[email protected]
For information or Help Call the 24 hour crisis line
CRO-AT Complete Business Services
Professional Automotive Cleaning & Detailing
Freedom 55 Financial/Quadrus Investment Services
Honest, Affordable and Reliable.
SPECIALIZING IN TAX PREPARATION
Cleaning/Shopping/Transportation/Pet Sitting
Call Della at:
519-824-9302
Certified Financial Planner
Investment Representative
WOMEN IN CRISIS
Physical - Sexual - Emotional Violence
[email protected]
Happy Helper
Gay Kukovica CFP, CHS
Paper Crafting Classes - Supplies - Custom Invitations
SANDBLASTING • PAINTING
• PRESSURE WASHING • METAL ROOF COATINGS
• ANTI-CORROSION • FLOOR COATINGS • AND MORE
GMW RESTORATION SERVICES LTD.
CELL: 519-760-0490 OFFICE: 519-767-3375
HEAVY TRUCK &
FARM TIRES
SALES & SERVICE
Morriston, Ontario (519) 836-8921
stampandteastudio.ca
ABERFOYLE FIDDLE SHOP
Violin Maker-Sales-Repairs-Lessons
Paul McDonald 519-763-9764
www.aberfoylefiddler.ca
Home Improvements and Renovations.
Ronald J. Harper, CEO
519 496-2240 Email: [email protected]
NOTARY PUBLIC
(Retired Lawyer)
Affidavits sworn, Documents certified
Housecalls
Joe 519 823-2578
Village Family Restaurant
30 Brock Rd., Aberfoyle
Canadian & Greek
519-265-5455
PASSENGER & LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
Nicholas Beaver Road 519 763-7630
Advertising Rates: Contact Dianne Churcher (519) 763-6564 or [email protected].
Helping You is What We Do
Royal LePage Escarpment Realty, Brokerage
Linda Olson, Broker
Accredited Senior Agent, I.R.E.S.
Direct: 519-766-8132
Office:
Fax:
[email protected]
lindaolson.ca
519- 853- 2600
519- 853- 8100
2 Mill St. E., (corner of Hwy 7 & 25)
Acton, ON L7J 1G9
Independently Owned and Operated.
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February 2015
Kathy Kinzie R.M.T.
Full Service Automotive Repairs
30 Hayes Avenue
Guelph, ON N1E 5V5
519 821-8880 www.vinniesmrfixit.com
519 651-0401
967 Townline Rd. Puslinch
ABER FOYLE VETERINARY SERVICES
House Calls for Pets & Horses
DR. Colin Peace: Office/Home: 519 836-0354
Cell: 519 658-7613
Hayden’s Property Maintenance Ltd.
Snow Plowing, Sanding & Salting
PROFESSIONAL LAWN & GARDEN CARE
Tel: 519-823-2188
AIR WAVE
Heating and Cooling
YORK 519 829-3666
Residential - Commercial - Industrial
Repaint • Restorate • Renovate • Rebuild 519-822-2324
Aluminum soffit, fascia, continuous eavestrough
Specializing in Classic Cars
and Recreational Trailers & Vehicles
519-223-4444
6871 Wellington County Road 34, Puslinch
Corie Fisher, BAA Broker
ABERFOYLE TRUCK LUBE,
REPAIR AND SALES
Vinyl windows and doors. Free quotes
Greg Bowles - 519-841-0727
Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate
Brokerage 519 821-3600
www.coriefisher.com
Michael’s Mobile Truck & Trailer
Repair Inc
Truck trailer and automotive repairs,annual safety inspections
Aberfoyle 519 780-2710
SJB Bookkeeping & Accounting Inc.
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Corporate
Tax, Personal Income Tax
519-766-0081 or Email [email protected]
Puslinch Community Centre
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Mornings
CALL SARA (519) 763-3906
www.whistlestoppreschool.com
COM
Ball Exteriors
Little Breeches: ages 4-7, Saturdays: Apr. 11- May 9
Camp Sunrise: ages 5 & up
Volunteers Needed ● 519-837-0558
www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca
Whistle Stop Co-Op Preschool
.
Puslinch
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre
7 Tawse Place, Guelph
519 836-3700
DAYS GONE BY ANTIQUES
Open Sat. & Sun. (10:00 am to 4:30pm)
Locally - Since 1981 - Buy/Sell
52 Brock Road in Aberfoyle 519 763-0933
Licensed Carpentry since 1989
Visit us at www.deckingaround.ca
ABERMOR
Thee Kennel
WELDING, FABRICATION AND REPAIR SERVICES
CERTIFIED - MICHAEL VIOL (519) 837-0424
www.abermormanufacturing.ca
Ph. (905) 854 4148 www.theekennel.com
MANUFACTURING
Exclusive Pet Boarding & Day Care
NORMIK MECHANICAL INC.
519-763-1233
44
409 Woodlawn Rd. W. Guelph
519 836-1157 or 866-304-3339
CatNap Cottages
Setting new standards in cat boarding
Large private suites with windows
www.catnapcottages.ca 519 766-0511
BADENOCH ARCHERY
519 836-2245
Chickadee Christmas Trees
6639 Wellington Rd 34
519 654-2029
www.chickadeechristmastrees.ca
Dave’s Home Improvements
Repair Work - Aluminum & Vinyl
Installations 519 822-4018
Heating & Cooling
Trane TM Heating & Cooling Equipment
Ronald A. Oosterveld 519 829-3163
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
BACKHOE - LOADER SERVICES
Custom Digging - Trenching - Augering
Landscaping - Small Retaining Walls
Mike 519 831-1808
C. R. (Roger) Gordon
Livestock Trucking
R.R. #3, Guelph
Call 519 763-0667
Call THE PAINTER SISTERS!
Paint/Paper/Color Consulting
Senior Disc/Free Estimates-Arlene
Guelph & Area 519-822-6119
A Change of Pace
BUILDING AND
LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
500 Maltby Road Guelph, ON
(519) 780-0400
Frank’s Small Engine Repair
Repairs to lawn mowers, snow blowers
and gas powered lawn tractors
871 Watson Rd. South, Arkell
519 821-6895
RESTAURANT
Hwy #6 -- South of 401, Morriston Plaza
519 767-9987
WHERE IS JACK?
Vinyl Windows & Siding Specialists
Since 1976 www.whereisjack.ca
Jack’s Aluminum Ltd 519 822-5000
Stitchery & Alterations by Diane
6988 Wellington Rd. 34
519 763-9836
Monday - Friday
9 am. - 4 pm.
Alton Boarding Kennel
Allsport Labrador Retriever
4424 Victoria Rd. S. Puslinch 519 836-8857
www.allsportlabs.com
Aberfoyle Family Chiropractic
Chiropractic Care for the Whole Family
32 Brock Rd., N. Aberfoyle,
519-763-1200 / www.aberfoylefamilychiropractic.com

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