Reopens on May 23 - Puslinch Pioneer

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Vol. 39, Issue 9 - May 2015
Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market
Reopens on May 23
Puslinch Pioneer
29 Brock Rd, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6H9
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Editorial
You can tell it has been a tough winter, just
by the number of articles in this issue that are
spring related.
Clearly folks are keen to get out into their
gardens. As Julia Thomson admits that for
her it is “Year of the Garden” and I wish
her all the best as I remember my first year
of trying a vegetable garden – with varied
success. However, Julia can benefit from the
great tips Virginia Hildebrandt provides to
help get started.
And talking of fresh food, I am sure many
of us are looking forward to the opening of
the Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market on May 23.
While Pam Sheldon is encouraging us to
attract as many hummingbirds as possible,
Marion Robertson shares the plight of Monarch Butterflies and what we can do to protect
this species. And Marjorie Clark fondly
describes the cute and entertaining American
Red Squirrel.
As the make-up of Puslinch changes and
new people move into the community, the
Historical Society is launching a new series
through which you can learn more about the
history of your neighbourhood.
Certainly several of the upcoming anniversaries we highlight speak to the longevity of
several long-standing organizations such as
the 175th year for the Aberfoyle Agricultural
Society.
The Puslinch Pioneer, which is produced
completely by volunteers, celebrates its 40th
anniversary this year and we are pleased to
welcome our latest board member, Cameron
Tuck. You will learn more about our latest
recruit next month.
With the end of school fast approaching,
and young people will be looking for jobs,
we have included information on how to ace
the job interview. And for those wanting to
hire tradespeople for those spring renovation
projects, some resources to check before you
hire.
While I hate to rush us through spring, let’s
make our theme for the June issue all about
summer – what you can do, where you go and
all things summer-related.
We thank everyone for their positive
feedback on the Naturally Speaking articles.
Marion can be reached at rm.robertson@
explornet.ca
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By Ted Arnott, MPP
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On April 2nd, the Ontario Legislature debated
PRINTED BY AMPERSAND PRINTING and passed an important resolution aimed at
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improving rehabilitation services for victims
Front Cover photo taken by Melody Wren
of stoke.
From the House
May 2015
While stroke is the third leading cause of
death in Canada, it is estimated that there
are 90,000 people in Ontario today who are
living with the effects of a stroke. Stroke
accounts for 20,000 emergency visits and
15,350 in patient hospital admissions.
Fifty-five percent of stroke patients are discharged home from hospital, but 23 percent
are discharged to rehabilitation facilities.
Kmong patients who need outpatient or
community-based rehabilitation, all will need
physiotherapy and occupational therapy and
half will need speech language pathology.
Almost every family has been touched by
this debilitating condition, including my own.
In spite of all this, there is hope.
Research has shown that frequent and
consistent post stroke rehabilitation -speech
language pathology, physiotherapy, and
occupational therapy - can significantly
enhance the health and mobility of patients.
Unfortunately, there is currently a gap
in coverage for rehabilitation services for
stroke victims who are between the ages of
20 and 64. If they do not have private health
insurance, they may not be able to access
the rehabilitation services they need, which
would enable them to recover to the greatest
extent possible.
My colleague Whitby-Oshawa MPP Christine Elliott deserves credit for highlighting
this issue in the Ontario Legislature. Her
motion, urging the Government to find the
necessary in-year savings to fill this gap in
needed health services for Ontarians, received the unanimous support of the House.
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Council Clips
By Frankie Shaw
All Change
County Councillor Don McKay will
assume Mayor Dennis Lever’s position
as the Township’s representative on the
Wellington Farm Safety Committee.
A Rose by Any Other Name?
Council has approved the renaming of
that part of Highway #6 running through
Puslinch as the Jack Johnson Highway. Staff
will provide Ted Arnott, who suggested this
change, with a copy of the resolution (#
2015-086).
Hamilton Landscape Business (Turf Plus)
A zoning amendment is needed to legalize
the lot on Wellington Rd #34, which was
severed three-four years ago. Buildings
were already on the property and a minor
variance was applied for to permit the
buildings to remain until a dwelling was
built.
However, the house was not built and the
permit lapsed. A landscaping contactor’s
yard has been operating on this property
since then, without permission. The yard is
used to store supplies and equipment. There
is one on-site employee.
Concerned neighbours are worried about
their property values with such a growing
commercial business in this residential area.
Up to 30 trucks per day visit the property.
Big loaders and gravel sifting machines
contribute to the noise factor which affects
surrounding properties seven days per week
from 6.30 am.
A Site Control Plan is needed to address concerns such as noise levels, hours
of operation, landscaping, screening and
fencing, fire requirements and storm water
management.
Reid Fill – Well. Rd 36
On March 11, 2015 at the largest public
meeting held in Puslinch, residents had
the opportunity to have their questions
answered.
Council will enact a By-law to authorize
an agreement with Marc and Andrea Reid,
7827 Wellington Road 36, to bring in 15,135
cubic meters of fill, being the balance of a
total of 69,500 cubic meters, (54,349 cubic
meters of which is already permitted by
Halton Conservation), upon submission of
required securities, ground water monitoring, well locations, size, depth and baseline
testing results for review and approval by
the Chief Building Official and Township
consultants.
The permit holder’s security ($100,0000)
will be retained for two years when the fill
is completed while ground water monitoring is in effect. Due to the potential impacts
of nutrient runoff into the wetland area, it is
recommended that no manure be stored on
the fields.
A Qualified Person will obtain a minimum of one audit sample for every 1000
loads of soil received. Audit samples will be
submitted to the Township quarterly.
If an audit sample is contaminated, the
source site responsible will be notified.
The QP will delineate the substandard soil
through more sampling and the soil will be
excavated and returned to the source site.
Temporary Borrowing of Funds
Council considers it necessary that the
Mayor and Treasurer have authorization
to borrow temporarily, on behalf of the
Township, up to $1,500,000.00 at prime
rate, from the TD Bank, in order to meet
expenditures pending collection of taxes.
Should this prove to be not necessary,
as was the case in 2014, there will be no
penalty. It is anticipated that the Township
will not need to borrow in 2015.
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Truck Route.
401 to County Road 46 to County Road 36.
Remuneration Rates
Effective from Jan 1 2015 – Dec 31 2015.
Mayor : $22,664.
Each Council member: $15,433.
Meetings Chair: $99.42 if the chair is not a
member of council.
R&C Job Holdings Inc. (Ren’s Pet Depot) Members $87.06 per meeting
The owner has received approval of an Poundkeeper, Fence Viewer, Livestock
Official Plan Amendment for a lot boundary Valuer and Dog Control Officer: $96.33 per
adjustment, merging two parcels of land. In call.
order to proceed with final consent for the
proposed warehouse addition, the following Effective January 1 2016 and each
subsequent year, the positions will receive
conditions must be met:
the annual remuneration plus cost of living
1. The owner must provide written increase approved for staff for each year.
Mileage is payable at the rate of .50 cents
submission of a septic evaluation that
will certify that existing and future for members of Council and other appointrequirements will be met through ments when required to drive a personal
the Ontario Building Code or an En- vehicle for Township business.
vironmental Compliance Approval
Investment Policy
from the Ministry of Environment.
Goals and Objectives are:
2. The owner will move the fire hydrant
1. To ensure preservation of capital.
from its current location to a new
2. To maintain liquidity and meet cash
location approved by the Township,
flow requirements.
by applying for a site plan approval,
and enter into a site plan agreement
for the proposed building addition, The Township earned an annual rate of
return of 1.83% for the year 2014.
by December 2015.
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Township Parks and Recreation Master
Plan
Since
proposed recommendations,
contained in the ‘Master Plan -next steps’
presentation to Council may well be
controversial with regard to branding and
the creation of the Recreation inventory,
Council stressed urgency to seek and engage
the public and stakeholder’s input before a
final plan is presented.
Uniform Look
At Work Office furniture will supply the Fire
Department with furniture which matches
that in the office of the deputy chief and
the fire prevention area, at a cost of $5,500
(installed)
Township Webpage
If you need further information, please visit
the Township webpage. www.puslinch.ca
Anniversaries
By Anne Day
2015 seems to mark some important
anniversaries in the history of Puslinch.
First there is the Aberfoyle Agricultural
Fair which is celebrating its 175th anniversary, along with Mt. Carmel-Zion United
Church which is sharing a similar milestone
in its history.
And even your very own Puslinch Pioneer has chalked up 40 years. Pretty amazing really when you think that the paper is
completely produced by volunteers.
Actually these organizations all survive
on the commitment and dedication of
volunteers to make the work happen and to
keep their program/service vital.
As a community we should be proud of
these long-standing traditions. It speaks to
the backbone and culture of the community.
You have an opportunity to join in with
the celebrations, such as attending the June
11 fundraiser for the Aberfoyle Agricultural
Society.
Let’s be sure to continue our support of
these integral parts of our community that
make Puslinch such a special place to live
and work.
May 2015
NATURALLY
SPEAKING
Can we save the
Monarch butterfly?
By Marion Robertson
Everyone is on the bandwagon to help save
the Monarch. And rightly so – though
there are Monarchs elsewhere, our North
American Monarch is the only one in the
world that is a mighty migrator. It seems
everything about our Monarch is unique
from the Mexican winter roosting sites to
migration.
I applaud everyone who has planted a
butterfly garden and especially planting
milkweed. While I do feel every concerned
person planting with intent to help these
butterflies is awesome, I think we need to
realistically look at this multifaceted issue
and really concentrate our efforts to maximize our results.
This amazing creature is almost at the
point of no return according to the latest
population studies. Since the mid 1990’s,
90 percent of the Monarchs have vanished.
We do not have too many chances left to
get it right.
Before I give recommendations to help
rally the Monarch, we need to look at its
unique biology and life cycle to fully appreciate all the natural and manmade obstacles
facing this winged wonder.
Let’s look at egg and caterpillar survival
rates in the wild. Over the course of her
lifetime a female Monarch will lay up to
500 eggs. Usually Monarch survival is
much higher in captivity than the wild,
where the predators and other factors result
in the death of 90 percent of the eggs laid
by the female. It is absolutely staggering to
analyze all the limiting factors.
Climate effects eggs where in very dry
conditions, they don’t hatch. The presence
of aphids also plays a role in survivor rates.
Where a few aphids on the host plant do not
hurt the Monarchs, many aphids are tended
by ants, and the ants will kill Monarch
larvae. Therefore, aphids have an indirect
negative effect on the Monarchs.
Predators, parasites and diseases have relatively small effects on Monarch numbers.
The main cause of the wide fluctuations
appears to be the weather. Winter storms
kill millions of butterflies in their winter
roosting sites while summer droughts in
their breeding grounds limit the amount
of milkweed and nectar. Even simple rain
storms account for the fatality of 70 percent
of the eggs.
There is absolutely no doubt that the
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caterpillar host plant, milkweed, plays
an important role to the survival rate of
caterpillars. Chemicals from the milkweed
plant make the caterpillars flesh distasteful
to most animals. Due to the thick, white sap
containing a lethal brew of heart poisons
(cardenolides) which produce vomiting in
low doses and death in higher ones.
Caterpillars have also developed eating
strategies concerning milkweed where,
apparently, the caterpillars eat younger
leaves that have more cardenolides than
older leaves. Caterpillars pinch the stem of
a leaf with their jaws before nibbling on the
actual leaf.
For all the odds stacked against Monarch
caterpillars maturing to breeding butterflies, they have developed an interesting
feeding behaviour/strategy.
At a sign of danger, usually leaf vibration
caused by the landing of a bird, the caterpillar immediately curls up and drops to the
ground playing possum in the tall weeds
and grasses.
Here is the interesting dilemma – the
caterpillars have ill-equipped sense organs
to find milkweed at a distance. They have
a well-developed sense of taste but must
actually come into contact with milkweed
before they can identify it. Remember, the
caterpillar must get back onto a milkweed
plant or starve.
That is why the female butterfly, while
egg laying, chooses to deposit her eggs on
milkweed growing in clumps rather than
solitary plants growing far apart. This
increases the caterpillars survival rate by
allowing a fallen caterpillar to get back up
on a milkweed quickly.
Relatively new on the horizon is OE
(Ophyrocystis elektoscirrha). It is a deadly
parasitic protozoan that only affects Monarchs and queen butterflies. The parasite
is spread through spores that cling to the
wings of the butterfly. Infected adults are
weakened by the protozoa developing inside them, and in this condition are unlikely
to survive the winter.
The butterflies also pass spores from
one to another during mating and female
butterflies shed spores from their wings
onto milkweed leaves while laying eggs.
The hatching larvae ingest the spores and
become infected.
We have been pointing an accusing finger
at Mexico’s wintering grounds for many
years but habitat loss, in breeding areas, is
the number one villain.
Milkweed has fallen victim to skyrocketing use of the herbicide, Roundup on corn
and soybeans planted on more than 150
million acres of land in the US. Also, the
milkweed that is left is not necessarily the
best milkweed for Monarchs.
Monarchs have evolved to be able to
tolerate toxins in milkweed. However,
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several studies have shown milkweed species
that have very high levels of toxin are actually
harmful to the Monarchs and the caterpillars
actually do best on species with moderate
amounts of toxins.
I am therefore narrowing my recommendations to what we can do right here, right now
in the Monarchs breeding area.
Plant milkweed until all the plant suppliers
scream that they are sold out! And specifically
plant Swamp milkweed. It is less toxic to
caterpillars especially during hot, dry summer
months.
Research is showing that caterpillars dining
on swamp milkweed are less vulnerable to
OE.
But note, a well-established swamp milkweed will accommodate the eating demands
of three to four hungry caterpillars. So if you
want to really help the Monarch you must
plant LOTS of swamp milkweed.
Sunny, warm, slightly breezy locations
maximize caterpillar health. There is always
room in your formal gardens for milkweed –
but consider the ditches.
We have sprayed, cultivated and cut
roadside ditches into submission in Southern Ontario. Ditches are ideal habitat for
Monarchs. Usually the shape of the ditches
allow for water accumulation which results in
less stressed, more healthy, milkweed during
drought.
They are usually bright, sunny places –
great for healthy caterpillars. Let’s stop
mowing grass right out to the roadside and
replant them back to their natural state. They
are lovely ecosystems in their own right. Get
the Swamp milkweed back into all the ditches
and be sure to prominently post signs, ‘do not
cut, do not spray’.
Be sure to remember to plant the milkweed
in large clumps to maximize caterpillar survival rate. Incorporate leaf litter into all your
plantings. Caterpillars ready to metamorphosis will be looking for safe hiding places to
transform in.
Let’s issue a challenge to one another – how
about 30 + milkweed planted per garden or
ditch by every concerned person.
MARY-DAWN ROBERTS
Spring Art Exhibition & Sale
Saturday May 2nd- Sunday May 10th
Mindful RemedEase
By Karen Harding
Brett Hoy, a man in his 20’s, spoke to the COP Committee on
March 25th, about his battles with drugs, mental health problems
and attempts to find appropriate help in the Guelph area.
His problems began at the age of 16 when he dabbled in drugs,
mainly weed. It was easier for him to buy weed than to buy cigarettes or alcohol, and the weed of today is much more powerful than
in the past, and much more harmful to the developing adolescent
brain.
Brett was taken into Homewood, released into the same environment, only to repeat this cycle over and over.
His rebellious teenage nature resisted external controls from doctors, parents and peers, and he refused to identify his role in what
was happening to him.
At the age of 19, he began experiencing psychotic episodes that
settled into bi-polar disorder, and again, he refused to see that he
had to help himself before anything could change.
Gradually, through group therapy at Homewood with other
people who were experiencing the same type of repetitive destructive behaviour, he began to understand his role in his problems.
After one very tough 21-day program at Homewood, he was
released and never looked back. He is on medication for his mental
health problems, but no longer uses weed.
He began a foundation (Mindful RemedEase) for teenagers and
others who are experiencing similar problems, and works with
groups such as the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA),
and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Brett’s parents are on the Board of Mindful RemedEase, as well
as a lawyer and an accountant. The foundation makes donations to
various charities that develop suitable youth programs, and participates in Mental Health Awareness initiatives.
Brett says that depression and suicide are endemic in this age
group, much more so than we realize. If he can save someone from
experiencing what he did, he will continue to share his story and
assist with prevention programs as long as possible.
The Mindful RemedEase Foundation can be reached at brett.
[email protected] or 519-766-6358 or check out the Facebook page.
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Ann Caine’s retirement
party
her nursing background, and her first-hand
knowledge of the incredible power of the
human-animal bond led to an involvement
with therapeutic riding at the national,
provincial and local level that has already
By Alissa Gibson
spanned four decades.
Since 1982, under Ann’s leadership,
Sunrise has grown from a part-time seasonal
program (with five riders and three horses)
operating out of rented facilities to a fulltime, nationally accredited centre that is
recognized as being a leader in the field.
Friends, neighbours and Sunrise riders,
families, supporters and volunteers are all
welcome to drop by the Sunrise Farmhouse
(6920 Concession 1, Puslinch, N0B 2J0)
on May 24 between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. to
celebrate Ann’s career at Sunrise.
Photo taken by the Guelph Mercury
Please bring best wishes and special
For more information,
On Sunday, May 24, 2015 an Open House memories only.
will be held at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding please contact [email protected]
& Learning Centre in honour of Ann Caine’s or 519-837-0558 x21.
retirement.
Ann was one of the founders of Sunrise,
establishing the organization in 1982. She
served on Sunrise’s Board of Directors for
the first 14 years, and became the Executive The Guelph Wellington Local Food Map is
Director when the organization moved to its our community’s guide to farms, markets,
retailers, restaurants and other businesses
permanent farm home in Puslinch in 1996.
Upon her recent retirement in February, that feature food grown in Guelph and
Ann was elected to the role of President on Wellington County.
This year-round guide can be picked up
the Board of Directors.
Ann’s lifelong experience with horses, at Guelph and Wellington County libraries,
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tourism outlets, and select retail and business
locations.
The map also includes a handy seasonal
availability chart so you will know exactly
when your favourite fruits and vegetables
are in season. To have a map mailed to
you, please contact the Taste Real office at
519.837.2600 x 2615
Spring Rural Romp
Join Taste Real on May 30 for a self-guided
tour to farms, nurseries and local food
businesses in Northern Wellington. Spend
the day in the countryside meeting your
local farmers and enjoying the first tastes of
spring. Take part in educational activities,
guided tours, planting workshops, tastings
and more. For more information on the
Spring Rural Romp, visit the website www.
tastereal.ca
May 2015
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SUPPORT A LOCAL FARM
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a form of direct marketing between farmers and families. Members pay in
advance for weekly fresh produce for the duration of the growing season. Receiving payment in advance helps farmers cover
early-season costs such as seeds, equipment, salaries and other field materials. CSA partners share the inherent benefits and
risks of local food production.
HOW DOES DRUMLIN FARM CSA WORK? Members sign up for the full CSA season (1st week of June to
3rd week of October – 20 weeks). You pick up your CSA box, each week, at the farm. Your weekly basket
will contain a variety of organic produce grown on our farm. PAYMENT: A Regular weekly share is $630.00
for the 20-week season. Members pay in advance - in full, or by $200 deposit and three post-dated cheques.
We also offer small and large CSA boxes, student discount, single-person options, alternative payment
plans, and a ten-time pick up card – check the website/email/call, for more information.
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Puslinch Library
Programs
C. Ingelman-Sundberg
Celebration of Mothers (K to Grade 6)
Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 am to 12 pm
Celebrate your mother, grandmother, or Harriet Lane
Dennis Lehane
special aunt with a craft. Please register.
Debbie Macomber
Lauraine Snelling
Sara Taylor
By Janice MacDonald
Adult Scrabble Club (Adult)
Registration for any of these programs Wednesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May
can also be done by email at puslinchlib@ 27 (second and fourth Wednesdays of the
New Non-Fiction
wellington.ca or phone at 519.763.8026.
month) 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of casual word Shumon Basar
building entertainment! No experience Cathie Borrie
necessary. Please register.
Owen enjoys drawing at the
library during March Break
Tuesday Adult Book Club (Adult)
Meeting Tuesday, May 19 (third Tuesday of
the month) from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
May book:
A Constellation of Vital
Phenomena by Anthony Marra.
Please register.
The Little Old
Lady Strikes Again
Her
World Gone By
Last One Home
A Harvest of Hope
Boring Girls
The Age of
Earthquakes
The Long Hello
Steven Brill
America’s Bitter Pill
Johann Hari
Chasing the Scream
Frances Jensen
The Teenage Brain
Roland Lazenby
Michael Jordan
Ali Maffucci
Inspiralized
Mohamedou Ould Slahi Guantanamo Diary
James Valmore
Black Ice
Check your branch for availability.
Friday Adult Book Club (Adult)
Meeting Friday, May 1 (first Friday of the
month) from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
May book: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane
Setterfield.
Please register.
How well do you know
Puslinch?
By Lynn Crow
Do you know the history of Puslinch
including Farnham, Elgin, Frazerville,
Schaw Station and Strachan’s Corner?
Page Turners Book Club (Grades 1 to 4
with a parent)
Saturday, May 16 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Share a monthly book at home, and come
together for fun activities! This month’s
book: James and the Giant Peach by Roald
Dahl. Please register.
TD Canadian Children’s Book Week
May 2 - 9
Emergency Preparedness Week
May 3 - 9
Check out our displays and activities
celebrating both of these events!
Carnegie Café: So You Think You Can
Spell? (Adult)
Wednesday, May 6 at 2:00 pm
Take an opportunity to show off your
exceptional spelling skills! Enter with a
partner and face off against other enthusiastic
spelling duos. Please register.
Story Time (All Ages)
Every Thursday from March 26 to June 11
(cancelled May 21) from 11:00 am to 11:45
am
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.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to
participate. Please register.
The Puslinch Historical Society is
presenting a series of three evenings this
year dedicated to the communities within
Puslinch.
Following the boundaries of the twelve
original School Sections, a synopsis of
each area will be presented.
Join us on the following evenings at 7
pm –
Tuesday, May 5 at Arkell United Church
For a complete list of programs at Hall for Arkell, Brock Road, Downey and
Aberfoyle areas. (SS1 to 4)
Wellington County Library, please visit
Tuesday, October 6 at Knox Crieff Sunday
www.wellington.ca/Library
School Room for “The Third, Killean,
Don’t know what to read next? Check out Crieff and Morriston areas. (SS5-8)
this list of new books at the library.
Tuesday, November 3rd at the Badenoch
Community Centre for the history of
New Fiction Badenoch, Corwhin, “The Lake” and
Glenchristie areas (ss9-12)
Harlan Coben
The Stranger
William Deverell
Sing a Worried Song
Check out the Puslinch Historical
Kim Echlin
Under the Visible Life
Society’s new website - http://www.
Joy Fielding
Someone is Watching
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Annuals
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Most fires in the area
are electrical
By Jason Benn
Recently the Puslinch Fire & Rescue
Services responded to four fires in Puslinch.
.
2. Light fixtures, lamps and light bulbs
are another common reason for
electrical fires. Installing a bulb with a
wattage that is too high for the lamps
and light fixtures is a leading cause of
electrical fires.
Always
check
the
maximum
recommended bulb wattage on any
lighting fixture or lamp and never go
over the recommended amount.
3. Misuse of extension cords is another
electrical fire cause. Appliances should
be plugged directly into outlet and not
plugged into an extension cord for any
length of time.
Please find below the five most common
causes of electrical fires:
1. Faulty electrical outlets and outdated
appliances are the cause of many
fires. Other fires are started by faults
in appliance cords, receptacles and
switches.
Never use an appliance with a worn
or frayed cord which can send heat
onto combustible surfaces like floors,
curtains, and rugs that can start a fire.
Total calls
Alarms: MVC: Other: Fires: Medical: 23
7
3
5
5
3
Only use extension cords as a
temporary measure.
4. Space heaters are a major cause
of electrical fires. Because these
types of heaters are portable, many
times people put them too close to
combustible surfaces such as curtains,
beds, clothing, chairs, couches and
rugs.
It has been noted that two of the four fires
were a result of electrical appliances or the
wiring itself.
Puslinch Fire & Rescue Services
Call log
March, 2015
5. Outdated wiring often causes electrical
fires. If a home is over twenty years
old, it may not have the wiring capacity
to handle the increased amounts of
electrical appliances in today’s average
home, such as computers, wide screen
televisions, DVD players, microwaves
and air conditioners.
Breakers should be triggered when circuits
get overloaded by too much electricity, but
outdated breaker boxes often have worn
connectors that do not work, causing the
system to overload and start an electrical
fire.
Equipment installed in barns, may create a
heavy load on the electrical system as well.
Should you require further information,
Please contact your local fire service.
Puslinch Fire & Rescue Services 519-8213010
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Puslinch Firefighters
Annual Breakfast
Dear residents: Thank
you for your continued
and ongoing support! As
our way of saying thanks,
the Puslinch Firefighters
will once again be hosting
our annual breakfast and
open house at the Fire Hall
(7404 Wellington Road 34)
Saturday, June 6th. Breakfast
will be from 8am till 10am
and open house from 8am
till 12pm. Proceeds will be
donated to local charity.
May 2015
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Growing your own
By Virginia Hildebrandt
It is easy to start many plants for the garden
in a greenhouse, unheated sunroom or sunny
windowsill. Plants like tomatoes, peppers
and sometimes cucumber and squash can get
an early start this way.
Ultra Sweet Tomatoes
My favourite tomato is ‘Ultra Sweet’,
which was developed by Dr. Ernie Kerr and
who grew up in Puslinch. The seeds can be
purchased from Stokes, where he did much
of his later research on tomatoes, peppers
and corn.
The most important parameter is the mix
you grow them in. It must allow good drainage to prevent sundry diseases and to allow
the roots to develop an expansive system. I
usually make my own soil mix from composted horse manure, builder’s sand and
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perlite that are supplied in a 1:1:1 ratio.
A bag of builder’s sand can be bought
from a box store or landscaper and the
perlite from a garden centre. The sand and
perlite help to aerate the soil and allow the
roots to breathe and develop properly.
You can also buy ready to use mixes but
they can be expensive and often don’t have
as good drainage as tomatoes etc… like.
Too much clay in the mix can result in poor
roots and weak plants.
The container or pot can be anything
available. I often seed in a four inch pot
and then transplant when the first set of
true leaves develop. The bottom of a milk
carton, egg carton or plug containers with
four to six sections can also be used.
If you are reusing pots or plug containers,
sterilization is best achieved by soaking in
five-10 percent Javex for 10 minutes. That
way the seedlings don’t rot off at the base
of the stem/soil junction due to bacterial
activity. After filling your container, water
thoroughly with warm water.
If you sow the seeds in one pot make sure
they are spread evenly over the surface and
then water in. Some seeds require dark
conditions to germinate.
Read the instructions on the packet. A
good seed company will tell you what the
seed requires for germination. The seeds
should germinate in about two weeks of
watering about every three days.
Give them another week or two and then
grasp the first true leaves to transfer to
single pots or plug containers. If you handle
the stem and damage it, then the plant often
dies. Once the seedlings start to take off,
brush them gently on a daily basis. Like
saplings that sway in the wind, seedlings
that are moved about develop stronger stem
and root systems.
Germination doesn’t require strong light
but the minute the cotyledons (seed leaves)
appear then more light is needed. A sunny
window is lovely and will keep the seedlings from getting leggy or developing a
very long stem.
Harden the seedlings off by placing them
outside first in shade, then semi-shade and
finally full sun with about a week in each
condition. Bring them in at night until they
are fully adjusted to outside conditions.
Just putting them outside in the sun can
cause sunburn such as we get on the first
sunny day we go out in short sleeves. The
burn to us can be unpleasant but can kill a
plant.
I usually plant out from the middle of
May to the end of May depending on the
chance of frost. If the plants are a bit long
in the stem then plant them deep. Roots
will develop along the stem that is buried
and helps to stabilize the plant.
The roots developed are like the prop
roots of corn. Tomatoes are endemic to
Central America so like warm conditions to
grow optimally.
No vegetable is better than fresh from the
garden. Tomato ‘Ultra Sweet’ ripens from
the inside out so when it is red outside it is
absolutely delicious. It is not usually available in garden centres so that is another
reason to grow your own.
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And what exactly is 3D
printing?
By George Harris
In the 1967 classic movie The Graduate
Benjamin, a recent university graduate
(played by Dustin Hoffman), was advised
by Mr. Robinson that the future lay in
‘plastics’.
Today that advice might be that the future
lies in ‘3D printing’. Did you know that 3D
printing is now a service offered at your
local Staples store?
The girl behind the desk told me rather
sadly that the printer doesn’t get much use
since no one seems to really know what
exactly to use it for.
On a recent visit to the Puslinch Library I
was also surprised to discover that the Wellington County library system has at least
two 3D printers and one was temporarily on
display here.
The printer, a Makerbot Replicator, was
in the process of creating a small figurine
out of plastic. The young lady demonstrating the printer mentioned there would be
workshops presented in the Fergus branch
during April and May for preteens. How
exciting!
3D printing is already making waves as
a truly formidable technological development, and if kids are introduced to it
early enough, they will just naturally start to
imagine, and then realize its potential.
Some of us will already know that 3D
printers can be used to create small figurines
from watching The Big Bang Theory, and I
recently saw a trailer for another popular
TV show about a young man who printed a
hand gun and tried it out at a shooting range.
So it seems 3D printing has been around
long enough to have entered popular
culture, even though most of us still don’t
really know exactly what it is and what its
potential might be.
3D printing originally meant a process
that used print heads similar to those of an
inkjet printer that continually passed over
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a fine layer
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plastic on top of the layer printed previously.
On each pass, the print head is raised and
the thickness of the layer and plastic is only
deposited where it is required to create the
cross section of the object being produced.
Currently, however, 3D printing has
come to mean Additive Manufacturing
which includes metal sintering, a technology that fuses metal powder into a solid
part by melting it locally using the focused
laser beam.
I can’t explain the technology because I
can hardly believe it myself, but 3D printers today can create metal parts, and even
bio-print complex cell structures.
What can these printers be used for?
You have perhaps caught the news articles
about the successful printing of prosthetics.
Using your favourite search engine, (mine
is Google) type in ‘3D printing prosthetics’
and thousands of sites come up.
The first site in my search had a story
about a man who already had a $42,000
artificial hand which took signals from
the muscle fibres in his forearm, translated those signals, and then used them
to mechanically move the fingers of the
prosthetic.
This device was replaced by a 3D printed
hand that cost about $50 in materials and
which was used experimentally over the
course of the next few months.
How well did it work? The man preferred
the inexpensive 3D printed hand over the
$42,000 device. Although once in a while a
piece would break since it was only made
of ABS plastic, it was a simple process to
print out a replacement part.
This prosthetic hand named the ‘Cyborg
Beast’ can be found on Thingiverse.com
which is a site for all things about 3D printing. The hand was printed out using plans
that are available free online.
These prosthetics manufactured at small
cost are being used to help victims in
Africa with amputated limbs. Just imagine
the changes this will bring in the future for
those needing prosthetics.
But surely the most surprising develPM
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bio-printing or printing of bio-compatible
materials, cells and supporting components
into complex 3D functional living tissues.
This is simply a jaw-dropping advance in
the medical field. 3D bio-printing is already
being used for the generation and transplant
of several tissues, including multilayered
skin, bone, vascular grafts, tracheal splints,
heart tissue and cartilage.
As an example, 3D bio-printed devices
have been used to repair a defective trachea
in a newborn infant. There are many articles
on the Internet about the experimental development of various parts of the human body
which, once they are successful, will allow
doctors to speed up the healing of burn
victims, replace damaged blood vessels, graft
broken bones and eventually, perhaps even
replace entire organs such as heart and lungs.
If we can already scan a three dimensional
object and reproduce it on a 3D printer, and
we are experimenting with 3D bio-printing of
organs, just how long will it be before ‘beam
me up Scotty’ is just another form of travel?
So, encourage any preteens you might know
to investigate the 3D printing workshops at
the Wellington County Library in Fergus.
I believe that they will certainly be putting
on more workshops after the current series is
complete. Our library system is out in front
on the introduction of this important new
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GRCA events
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Shimano Take a Kid Fishing Day
Belwood Lake Conservation Area, 8282
Wellington County Rd. 18, Fergus This is
designed for kids 8 to 14 and their parents.
Kids learn fishing techniques from the pros.
Space is limited to 120 kids per session
and there is a morning and an afternoon
session. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price:
Free with park admission Registration:
Preregister by email belwoodlakepark@
grandriver.ca
Forests Ontario Community Tree
Planting
Snyders Flats, 1497 Snyders Flats Road,
Bloomingdale The annual Community
Planting Weekend is taking place on May
2. It brings together families, community
members and volunteers to take part in a
half-day tree planting activity, promoting
local engagement and environmental
awareness. This event is in partnership
with the GRCA and Trees Ontario. Time:
10 a.m. to noon Price: Free Registration:
Please register with www.forestsontario.ca Contact: Visit the website or call 1-877-6461193
Waterloo Earth Day
Westmount Sportsfield and Environmental Hugh Guthrie Park Tree Planting
Reserve, 440 Westmount Road North, Hugh Guthrie Park, Guelph The shovels,
Waterloo Waterloo Earth Day is a free buckets, mulch and trees will be provided,
community event focusing on planting you bring the enthusiasm and maybe your
native trees and learning about the favourite shovel from home. This is the
environment through educational hands-on sixth annual all native planting in this
neighbourhood park.
activities.
Leave your car behind and hop aboard Also at this planting, native woody
a free Grand River Transit bus. The bus flowering shrubs will be provided to replace
shuttle will pick up participants every 30 invasive European Buckthorn removed from
minutes, starting at 12:30 p.m. from the residential gardens.
west entrance to the Waterloo Memorial Residents should bring the buckthorn root
Recreation Complex at 101 Father David to be traded for a native tree or shrub, thanks
Bauer Dr. Register your group of 10 people to the Buckthorn Bounty Program that is
or more to ensure your spot on the bus! offered to Guelph residents by Trees for
More Information check www.waterloo.ca Guelph. This program promotes a healthy,
for details Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Price: attractive and ecologically diverse urban
Free. Contact: Call 519-886-2310 ext. landscape.
This is a great way for high school stu30296
dents to accumulate volunteer hours. More
Information: www.treesforguelph.ca Time:
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price: Free
Upper Grand Trailway Spring Cleanup
and Tree Plant Day
Upper Grand Trailway Trail Head, Grand
Valley Meet at the Trailhead Access in
Grand Valley to plant trees and clean up
along the trail. Bring gloves and a shovel for
planting. Join the BBQ lunch after clean-up
and planting. More Information: Trailway
website Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price:
Free Contact: For more information contact
Kim Davison: 519-928-2973
Friday, May 8, 2015
GRCA Annual Tree Sale
GRCA Headquarters, 400 Clyde Rd,
Cambridge Cancelled orders, trees not
picked up and nursery overruns are part of
this annual sale. The sale is first come, first
served and line ups start early. Once the sale
starts, five or six vehicles are brought to the
loading dock.
As those people get their trees and leave,
more cars are brought in. The more popular
trees sell out quickly but there are always
trees throughout the sale. The sale takes
place at the Forestry barn beside the Grand
River Conservation Authority Administration Centre, 400 Clyde Rd., Cambridge.
Payment can be made by cash or cheque
only. A list of available trees will be posted
online before the sale takes place. Time: 8
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SEEN IN PUSLINCH
its feet and is an excellent climber and
jumper. As well, its senses of smell, sight
By Marjorie Clark
and hearing are sharp. It is well adapted to
its environment and it is adaptable.
Our smallest member of the squirrel
The Red Squirrel is omnivorous. Alfamily, the American Red Squirrel rivals though it prefers nuts and seeds, particularly
the Eastern Chipmunk for cuteness and Black Walnuts and Butternuts, it will eat
entertainment.
fruit and berries, seeds, mushrooms, birds’
eggs and nestlings, mice and voles, young
rabbits, frogs and salamanders, insects and
sap and spruce buds in spring.
The industrious creature collects great
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of food
store for winter consumption. In its hurry to gather, it will chew
off branches with cones, dropping them to
the ground, occasionally descending to
stack the pile.
The hoard of winter supplies will be
placed at the base of trees, under stones or
in underground tunnels, near its winter den,
which may be under a stump, a log or in a
tree cavity.
When annoyed by intruders, this feisty
The almost indistinguishable sexes mate
and aggressively fearless, tiny animal will in March and the female builds a round,
create a big fuss, with angry chattering, bulky, grassy nest in the crotch of tall spruce
screeching, growling, stamping its little or pines.
feet and flicking its tail. It may become
After about 35 days gestation, three
so agitated, that it will almost fall from its to seven youngsters are born, which the
perch.
female raises on her own, probably moving
The Red Squirrel is vocal and also com- the family once or twice. They will mature
municates with soft clucks and buzzes, by fall and each must acquire a territory of
rattles and chirps like high-pitched bird about two acres of its own.
tones.
They will live an average of two to three
This seven-ounce rodent, reddish-brown years, if they do not fall prey to hawks,
on top and cream on its belly, is quick on weasels, foxes or dogs.
Potential purchase by
Nestlé Waters Canada
By Anne Stevenson
Nestlé Waters Canada announced that
it is evaluating the Middlebrook Water
Co. spring water source for potential
acquisition, subject to confirmation that
the groundwater onsite meets its quality
and quantity requirements and, further,
that the existing production permit will be
renewed later this year by Ontario Ministry
of Environment.
Nestlé Waters Canada would use the production well as a back-up or supplementary source to its main production well at
Puslinch. Middlebrook Water Co., located
on a five-acre site at 7334 Middlebrook
Road, currently has a five-year waterdrawing permit that expires in October
2015.
The permit allows the company to draw
300 gallons of water per minute.
Andreanne Simard, Natural Resources
Manager, Nestlé Waters Canada, explained
that the Company will undertake significant hydro-geological, biological and other
scientific testing over the next 120 days to
confirm that the current water source meets
Nestlé Waters’ quality standards and, further, that the production well can operate to
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By Anne Secord
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then
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The UGDSB’s Skills Canada competition
was held at College Heights/Centennial and
22 students from Aberfoyle participated in
one of the following areas: Lego Mechanics,
Technology, Computer Animation or TV/
Video Production.
More than 1000 students from 54 different schools in our Board attended. The
Intermediate and Junior Lego Mechanics
teams both placed 1st in their divisions and
will represent the school at the provincial
competition. Way to go Aberfoyle!
The grade 8 Cardboard Boat Race Team
attended the provincial competition for
Skills Canada in Waterloo. The event was
recorded for the Rick Mercer Report which
aired on CBC. Congratulations to all five
members!
Chess club
The chess club showed their stuff at the
Regional Tournament held at the Puslinch
Community Centre where over 170 students
participated from schools across the Board.
Results will be posted next month!
Earth Rangers
Students were treated to an “Earth Rangers
Assembly” as part of their Educational
Outreach Program.
This presentation is designed to help
students understand the profound effects of
human activity on our planet and the species that inhabit it.
Using the extraordinary power of live
animals to teach biodiversity, the goal
was to inspire students to take action and
become directly involved in helping to
protect animals and their habitats. How
inspirational and powerful!
School dance
The intermediates celebrated the longawaited arrival of spring at a school dance.
Fundraiser
The students also participated in a “Loonie
for a License Day” where they could
purchase a “license” in order to do any of
the following five activities:
•
chew gum
•
wear a hat
•
listen to music
•
wear pajamas, or
•
bring in a stuffed animal.
Each license cost $1 and all proceeds
went to sponsoring orangutans through the
World Wildlife Fund. The eventual goal
was to help increase the school’s EcoSchool rating. What a fun way to raise funds
for a good cause! And finally, our April
spirit day showcased “Disco Day” where
everyone showed why Disco needs to make
a comeback! “Staying Alive”!
Band
A group of grade 8 students from Aberfoyle
participated in the all-day “Feeder Schools
Band Workshop” at Centennial.
This allowed students to be mentored
with senior high school students in sectional rehearsals with the focus on tuning,
embouchure and sound production.
In addition, there was a full band rehearsal on stage (along with the high school
band) to explore balance, dynamics and
articulation. This activity culminated in the
Centennial Spring Concert where both high
school and grade 8 members performed as
a large ensemble.
Many thanks to our corporate sponsors
who have collectively contributed over
$1300 in support of our Community Builders program. What a wonderful way to continue with the strong partnership between
Aberfoyle School and the community.
Many thanks to Dufferin Aggregates,
RLB Accounting firm, Tim Hortons Aberfoyle, Royal City Asset Management, and
CIBC Wood Gundy. These funds will help
offset the costs for training, anti-bullying
student assemblies and enhance programs
to support school yard inclusion.
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Optimist Club of
Puslinch – Scholarships
for 2015
By Don McKay
The Optimist Club of Puslinch is once again
offering scholarships to assist youth and
families of the Township of Puslinch with
educational expenses and to promote the
Club as an organization committed to the
advancement of education.
This year three scholarships of $1000
each will be awarded to qualified applicants
commencing in September 2015 for the 20152016 school year.
This is the 14th year that the Club has
offered the scholarship program. The three
scholarships will be split into three streams.
1. One scholarship will be awarded to those
students who are pursuing a university
degree.
students who are pursuing a community
college degree.
students who are pursuing a vocationaltechnical apprenticeship/diploma.
To be eligible to apply for any of the
scholarships the applicant must be:
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•
•
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a resident of the Township of Puslinch;
21 years of age or younger in the year the
award is given;
entering their first year of post secondary
education; and
enrolled in either a university or a
community college or a vocationaltechnical school or undertaking an
apprenticeship.
The due date for this year’s submission is
June 30, 2015. For further information and
application forms please go to our web site;
www.optimistclubofpuslinch.com and go
to programs/scholarship; contact your high
school guidance department; or Don McKay
(519) 822-2984, [email protected]
May 2015
Getting hired
Invest the time to know your potential
future employers – you will stand out from
By Allison Taylor
other candidates and better ensure that you
will be their newest employee.
The tips for giving a successful interview .
performance are many and well documented
– be on time, dress appropriately, convey
interest and enthusiasm, etc.
However, what is less well understood –
except by exceptional job candidates – is
that the interview process can be a forum
that is managed primarily by you, the job
seeker.
A well-managed interview will convey
your knowledge of the company, your
passion and leadership abilities that are key
to enhancing the organization, and your
value in being able to immediately make a
contribution to your new employer.
Here are three steps that will make you the
master of your future interviews:
1. Research your potential employer
beforehand.
Surprisingly
few
applicants invest the time in becoming Hiring a tradesperson is a difficult decision
knowledgeable about an employer’s for many Ontario families. Tradespeople
business.
provide specialized skills and expertise on
subjects that many of us have no knowledge.
2. Be prepared to ask insightful – and if
This lack of knowledge leaves Ontario
need be - tough questions. Remember homeowners vulnerable to being duped by
that not only should you be a “good fit” dishonest individuals claiming to be certifor a potential employer; they should be fied tradespeople.
a good fit for you as well.
According to Ontario’s skilled trades
Asking intelligent questions will regulatory body there have been a number
demonstrate your own level of interest of examples where homeowners have been
and intelligence, and may reveal some the victim of unqualified tradespeople who
responses that give you guidance as to falsely advertised themselves as certified.
whether you truly wish to work with This has left consumers either out of pocket
this organization.
for shoddy work or at risk from unsafe
repairs.
3. Know ahead of time what your key
“Ontarians are in the extremely fortunate
references will say about you to position of having access to thousands of
prospective
employers.
It’s bestin.to hard-working, talented and honest skilled
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in. x 1.562
assume that interviewers will contact trades professionals in this province, but that
both your former supervisor and the doesn’t mean that everyone who advertises
Human Resources contacts at your themselves as skilled and certified are what
recent places of employment (and they claim to be,” says David Tsubouchi,
perhaps some of your co-workers as Registrar and CEO of the Ontario College
well).
of Trades.
The Ontario College of Trades is the orgaIf any of your references offer unfavourable
nization
mandated to oversee and modernize
commentary about you, it’s unlikely you
will be re-contacted by potential employers. skilled trades in Ontario and protect the
Inquire before you hire
public interest, and it is regularly contacted
by citizens who are taken advantage of by
uncertified workers, and left with unfinished
or shoddily-completed renovations.
The good news is that the establishment
of the College means consumers now have
access to a website to easily confirm the
credentials of someone who says they are
certified in one of Ontario’s 22 compulsory
trades (A trade in which registration as an a
apprentice, journeyperson candidate or certification as a journeyperson is mandatory.)
“The ultimate goal is to help people make
informed decisions so they reduce the risk
of costly problems and, in some cases, work
that could risk their safety,” says Tsubouchi.
The most important thing for the public is
to do their research before hiring a tradesperson. Ontarians who are hiring someone
to fix the plumbing in their home or fix their
brakes can go to the College’s Public Register at www.collegeoftrades.ca where you
check a tradesperson’s credentials, and see
if she or he is certified to do the job.
Source: www.newscanada.com
Local resident
nominated for award
By Betty Anderson
Marilynn Crow, nominated for the 2015
YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction
award. Puslinch is well represented for this
honour by Lynn’s many years in the field of
education and for her community service.
The awards will be presented May 7th.
Ted ArnoTT, MPP
Wellington-Halton Hills
Web: www.tedarnottmpp.com
Phone: 1-800-265-2366
May 2015
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Enjoy the
Hummingbirds
By Pam Sheldon
I have never met a gardener who didn’t
also love the birds. We are date-driven as
gardeners … plant annuals after May 24;
prune in the early Spring; plant Springflowering bulbs in the Fall.
But it wasn’t until I read an article, 15
years ago, about hummingbird migration
patterns that I realized most of us were
missing a very important date if we wanted
to support the hummingbirds that grace our
summer gardens.
Did you know that hummers start arriving back north earlier than we think? In
Southern Ontario, I have seen the first hummingbird between April 19th and May 4th!
They have just flown from Central America
and are tired and hungry, so it is best to have
feeders up early.
Now is the time to get the feeders washed,
the syrup made, and decide how many and
where to hang them. One syrup feeder
works very well but if you want many hummingbirds (which is great fun) you need
multiple feeders.
I have seven feeders and every morning
and night they put on an airshow with 20 to
25 birds. It is quite a spectacle!
Feeder tips
Fill feeders with sugar-water syrup; 4/
water-to-1/sugar, boiled. DO NOT ADD
RED FOOD COLOURING. Replenish
syrup regularly.
When warm weather
arrives hang red or fuschia coloured flowering plants next to the feeders.
For a few years now I have sent out an
annual “hummingbird reminder” to my
friends whom I think may be interested in
cultivating many hummingbirds in their
gardens.
Many people still think that the time to
put up the h’bird feeders is early June when,
in fact, the first ones start to arrive in late
April! So it is better to have the feeders up
Earth Day Celebrated
With Eighth Annual
Adopt-A-Road
Clean-Up
early rather than late.
Last year the first one arrived at my place
on April 27th; the year before on April 24th.
If you want many, many h’birds (which is
great fun) you need multiple feeders.
They also like to have certain flowers
around for nectar. A few favourites are By Anne Stevenson
Monarda (bee balm) in red; euchanachia,
anything red like zinnia.
If you can put a hanging basket near the
feeders with either fuschia or red or bright
pink wave or ordinary petunias that will
really attract them, too.
Why not e-mail a “hummingbird reminder” to your friends? I know the hummers
will appreciate it!
Marriage
announcement
Hugh and Janice MacDonald are pleased
to announce the forthcoming marriage of
their son, Scott Douglas MacDonald, to
Elizabeth Ivy Stubbs, daughter of Pete and
Connie Stubbs of Caledonia.
The wedding is to take place on Friday,
May 22 at Caledonia Presbyterian Church
Nestlé Waters Canada employees celebrate
Earth Day 2015 with Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up in
Wellington County.
In celebration of Earth Day, employees
at Nestlé Waters Canada’s Puslinch plant
took to the local roads and ditches for the
company’s eighth annual Adopt-a-Road
spring clean-up.
Employees collected litter on Wellington
Road 34 between Victoria Road and the
Wellington-Halton county line as well as
between Brock Road South and Highway 6
The Adopt-A-Road program is a public
service initiative for volunteers to enhance
the local litter collection activities of their
community by picking up litter along road
right-of-ways.
Nestlé Waters Canada is recognized by
signs created by the County of Wellington
acknowledging its efforts of working
towards a cleaner environment.
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AT THE MUSEUM
Main streets and
memories
By Amy Dunlop
ect, one that adds an invaluable contribution
to the past and present face of Wellington
County.”
“This has been a wonderful project for me
on a personal level, meeting many people
who are passionate and proud of their communities and history,” Galbraith said. “I
would also like to thank my sponsor, the
Wellington County Historical Society, for
their ongoing support and encouragement in
believing that a small idea can be in fact a
worthwhile endeavour.”
The Wellington County Museum and
Archives is located on Wellington Road #18
between Fergus and Elora. The exhibit is on
display until May 31. The galleries are open
weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and on
weekends from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission is by donation.
Celebrating the people and places of
Wellington County, award-winning Fergus
photographer Sylvia Galbraith’s major
exhibit Main Streets and Memories opened
April 11 at Wellington County Museum and
Archives (WCMA).
“When viewed as a whole, this exhibition
shows a connection between the past and
present, how things have changed, and also
how history seems to repeat itself in daily
life,” said Sylvia Galbraith.
For the past two years, Sylvia has studied
historical streetscapes from the collection
of the WCMA and re-interpreted these im- By Julia Thomson
ages in her photography.
The year of the garden
“The result is a stunning display which
features both the old and new photographs
offering insights about the permanence and
change in our County towns and villages,”
said Curator Susan Dunlop.
“We are fortunate that a photographer of
such high calibre has undertaken this proj-
This may be the year of the goat in Chinese
culture, but here in my little corner of
Puslinch, it’s the year of the garden—the
vegetable garden, that is.
Since moving to Puslinch three years ago,
I’ve had a bucolic image in my head. My vision is of a generous plot of land, surrounded
by a sturdy fence, washed in sunshine, filled
with verdant green growing things that bear
nourishing, tasty vegetables and fruits.
My grocery bill will be miniscule, my
stomach will be full, my body will be
healthy, and my fingernails will have dirt
under them. It will be everything I imagine
country living to be.
Except, in the three years that we’ve lived
on our farm, I’ve realized country living is a
lot of work. So much work that my beautiful
vegetable garden fell to the bottom of the todo list, below such basics as mow the grass
and prune the trees.
Our first summer was spent relocating
piles of rocks so that we could do simple
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things like cut the grass.
Summer number two was spent trying
to rebuild a few flower gardens so that the
house had a bit of curb appeal—never mind
that no one can see the house from the road.
I wanted it to look nice just for me, darn it!
We are now at summer number three.
There are still flowerbeds to be rebuilt.
There are still piles of rocks hiding under
thick mats of weeds. There are trees to be
trimmed and grass to be mowed. But this
year is the year of the garden.
As the snow melted this spring, I envisioned transforming a large flat area beside
our small barn into my oasis. Standing there
one afternoon in March, I realized the spot
was completely shadowed by our bigger
barn. That would not do.
New plan: The longe ring that I’ve
planned to remove ever since we arrived
at the farm now gets to stay. It’s sunshiny
pretty much all day.
Bonus: The fence is already in place. I
don’t have to drill holes, set posts, or hammer boards. I just have to add some chain
link or mesh to keep the smaller creatures on
their side of the yard.
Sure the ring has been growing weeds for
years, and I have to figure out some way to
break up the thick sod. Sure the ring is 56
feet across and a 2,400+ square foot vegetable garden might be slightly ambitious.
Sure I have to wrap my head around how
to garden in the round—grids and boxes
and rows will have to become arcs and pie
wedges.
But those are minor details. Nothing is
going to stop me from achieving my vision
this year.
It’s the year of the garden, after all.
Julia and her husband Matt have lived in
Puslinch since 2012. Julia blogs about
their adventures in country living, DIY
renovating—and gardening—at http://
homeon129acres.wordpress.com/.
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Cook’s Corner
Pulled Pork Burgers with Creamy
Coleslaw
By Barbara Paterson
Coleslaw*
1/4 cup mayonnaise
A slow cooker pork roast is the base for 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
several weeknight meals. For convenience 2 tsp. cider vinegar
you can freeze the shredded pork in 1 cup 1 clove garlic, grated
portions to use whenever you need it.
2 1/2 cups shredded red or green cabbage
It is very versatile; you can top baked 1. In a bowl, whisk together first four
potatoes with it along with corn and cheese;
ingredients, then stir in cabbage. Set
put it in a chef salad, make pork and avocado
aside.
tacos (lime juice to prevent discolouration 2. In a skillet over medium low heat, heat
of avocados) or even add to a pizza.
2 cups pulled pork mixed with 1/2 cup
barbecue sauce.
Let your imagination soar! Below are two 3. Place pork on toasted hamburger buns,
of my favourite ways of using it.
top with slaw.
4. Add 1/3 cup chopped cilantro if
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
desired.
Pork & Mango Quesadillas
4 soft 10” flour tortillas
3 tbsp. hot pepper or red pepper jelly
1 cup pulled pork (recipe above)
1 ripe mango, peeled and thinly sliced
120 g Camembert cheese, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1. Spread 2 tortillas with the hot pepper
jelly.
2. Sprinkle each tortilla with 1/2 cup
pulled pork.
3. Over pork, arrange thinly sliced mango,
cheese and green onions.
4. Top each with second tortilla to make
a sandwich.
5. Heat each quesadilla in a large nonstick skillet until lightly browned and
cheese is melted, turning once, about 6
minutes.
Makes 4 - 6 burgers or 8 sliders
1. Trim excess fat from approximately 2
1/2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder blade * You can use your own favourite creamy Let quesadillas stand for 2 minutes before
roast.
cutting into wedges.
coleslaw with delicious results.
2. Pour 1 1/2 cups sodium-reduced beef
broth into slow cooker.
3. Add pork; sprinkled with pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low until pork is
tender, about 8 hours.
O SON OF MAN!
5. Cool slightly, discarding liquid.
6. Using 2 forks, shred or “pull” pork.
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From the Pitch
Religious Services
By Alison McCrindle
By the time this issue of The Pioneer is
circulated, outdoor soccer days will be a
few weeks, maybe only days, away. What
an exciting thought!
Behind the scenes, registrations are
flowing in, sponsors are making donations,
uniforms are being ordered, coaches are taking courses and volunteers are working hard
to be ready for the opening days.
On May 2, PMSC will be offering a small
sided referee course at Aberfoyle Public
School. Participants, over the age of 12,
will learn about refereeing 9vs9 games.
They will then have the opportunity to hone
their skills by refereeing games in the U8
Timbits program.
In January, PMSC was contacted by Jody
Arens of Forgotten People Connection, a
family-run, registered charity, located in
Puslinch.
The mission of this charity, started by
Jody’s dad, Allen Remley, is to serve the
world’s forgotten people who are living in
unspeakable poverty.
They were in the process of planning
a trip to Africa in February. Jody asked
if PMSC would have any soccer balls to
donate for the children that they would be
meeting at orphanages and schools in Kenya
and Uganda.
The Soccer Club was only too happy to
give Jody a bag of balls and some gently
used jerseys from past seasons.
Here are a few words that Jody had to
share with PMSC upon her return,
“I’m back from Africa and what an experience! I can’t thank you enough for the balls
and jerseys you so generously donated. The
excitement and smiles on these kids’ faces
from receiving a simple soccer ball will be
something I will never forget!”
Jody’s photos show students from a
school of approximately 900 students,
where they did not have one “real” soccer
ball. She describes the ball that they were
playing with, “they use garbage/plastic bags
to make it, sad but resourceful nonetheless.
They had about five of these kicking around
so I left them with five balls.”
May 2015
Makeshift balls
“Most of the jerseys went to another
school. (The students) immediately went to
put them on and play a game for us! They
were so excited. They played the game on
a hill….and most in bare feet because most
kids cannot afford shoes. Regardless of
shoes, those kids can kick!”
More information about the work of
Forgotten People Connection can be found
by contacting Allen [email protected] or
www.facebook.com/forgottenpeopleconnection.
Keep your eyes out for the “swarm” of
happy Timbits soccer players at the Puslinch
Community Centre on Saturday mornings
and our older players on the fields at Badenoch, Arkell and the PCC in the late spring
and summer evenings.
Parks reservations
system
By Janet Baine
The new camping reservation system
for Grand River Parks is open, allowing
campers to set-up user profiles and become
familiar with the system before making
campsite reservations.
The service, found at www.grcacamping.
ca is available 24-hours a day until midOctober. As well, those who want to reserve
a campsite by phone can call toll-free at
1-877-558-GRCA (4722), from 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday.
The GRCA is the second largest campground operator in Ontario offering 2,500
campsites throughout the Grand River
watershed. Of the GRCA’s 11 parks, eight
offer nightly, monthly, and seasonal camping opportunities.
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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
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 & Musical rehearsal,
10:30 am Worship Service and Kids’ Program
11:30 am Coffee Hour
Sunday, May 3: “Mission Awareness Sunday”
hosted by the WMS, Guest Speaker
Linda Ashfield– speaking about her
observations of ‘Life in China’ in 2015Sunday,
May 10: On Mothers’ Day each year the
“Baby Bottle Fundraiser” begins in support of
Michael House in Guelph and their programs.
You are welcome to pick up a baby bottle at
Duff’s, and over the month put any loose
change in it and return the Baby Bottle by
Fathers’ Day. Tax receipts will be issued for
$20+ (Michael House).
FREELTON UNITED CHURCH in Freelton
at the corner of Freelton Rd. & Douglas St.
Office Phone: 905-659-3380
No Charge under 70 words
www.freeltonanstrabaneunitedchurch.org
Rev. Bill Wheeler
Help us celebrate the 175th ABERFOYLE
FALL FAIR in our community. Our annual
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PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH, chicken barbeque will be on June 11 and the
CRIEFF 7156 Concession 1, Puslinch
fair is on September 11 and 12. Start working
519-824-8757
now on your entries for the many categories
Website: www.pccweb.ca/knox-crieff/
for all ages and interests. The updated prize list
Rev. Cathy Kay
will be on our website soon. For information,
Worship Service 10 a.m.
tickets or to volunteer please phone Don at 519Sunday School 10 a.m.
822-2984 or Joanne at 519-823-2687 or visit
Sunday May 31st - 175th Anniversary our website www.aberfoyleagriculturalsociety.
Celebration 10 a.m.
com.
Community Events
Centre histories on SS 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Everyone welcome - no membership required
Membership
fee is $10.00 or $15.00 per
family
FISH FRY Saturday, May 2nd from 4 p.m. –
7 p.m. at Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton
Rd., Freelton. Serving fish, salads, dessert, and
more. Tickets; Adults $12, Children under 12
$5.00. Call 905-659-1021 for tickets.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SUNRISE
TREE PLANTING & CLEAN UP DAY
Sunday, May 3rd 1 – 4 pm. Volunteers will
be planting trees, raking, trimming, washing
and painting plus much more! If possible,
volunteers could bring a shovel, rake,
rubber boots and work gloves. Contact Lynne
O’Brien to sign up for this day at the Sunrise
Farm. Lynne 519-837-0558, ext 31 lynne@
sunrise-therapeutic.ca
VENDORS: The Aberfoyle Agricultural
Society is now accepting applications for
vendors at the Aberfoyle Fall Fair September
11th and 12th. Discounts for Puslinch residents
and early birds. Contact: [email protected]
JULIA’S
5th ANNUAL TEA PARTY
or 519-763-9782
Sunday, May 3 2:00-4:00, Puslinch
BLUEBIRD TRAIL WALKS at Crieff Hills Community Centre. Join us for afternoon tea,
Retreat and Conference Center every Tuesday raffle table and fun for all ages! Free admission,
morning in May at 9:30am. Come and watch donations appreciated. All proceeds go to
these beautiful birds raising their young. Meet the Children’s Tumor Foundation. For more
in the conference hall parking lot. There is no information email [email protected]
charge for these guided walks. We are located
at 7098 Concession 1 in Puslinch www. “AFTERNOON OUT” May 6th and May 20
at 1:30 p.m., Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell
OUR
LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL crieffhills.com
Road. Cards, Sweets & More. Contact Ross at
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
SMART EXERCISE PROGRAM presented 519-822-6063
78 Freelton Road 905-659-3305
by the VON Tuesdays and Thursdays each
Father Wallace Metcalf
OPTIMIST CLUB ANNUAL FISH FRY
week: 10:30 – 11:30 am at Duff’s. Free.
Masses as follows:
Thursday May 7, 2015 from 5 to 7:30 pm at
PUSLINCH
YOUTH
EVENTS,
please
Saturday: 5 pm.
the Puslinch Community Centre. Adults $15,
Sunday: 9 am. (Children’s Liturgy at the same check for information: puslinch.youth@gmail. children $7. Tickets at the door or from any
com.
time).
Optimist Club Member or call 519 821 4256
Sunday: 11 am.
NEW PLAYGROUP at Crossroads BIC to reserve.
CWL meetings: 2nd Tuesday
Church corner of Wellington rd 32 and Conc 2015
MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS
Everyone welcome.
4 Puslinch. Contact : Karis Chester 905- CARNATION CAMPAIGN Friday, May
380-0688 Ages 0-5years Come play with
THE SALVATION ARMY GUELPH us! Free play, circle time, crafts. Thursdays 8th - Saturday, May 9th. Flower sales in
Puslinch will ONLY be sold at Time Horton’s
CITADEL
9-11:30am. When busses are cancelled due to (Brock Road & 401) Friday May 8th and
“A Place of Christian Worship & Service”
inclement weather, playgroup is cancelled.
Saturday May 9th from 8-6pm. Large and
1320 Gordon St.
SENIORS’
POTLUCK
LUNCHEON Mini bouquet as well as potted carnations
519-836-9360
Wednesday, June 3rd at noon (gathering will be sold. Purchases of Carnations will be
Website: www.guelphsa.ca
from 11:30 a.m.) at the Community Centre supporting individuals and their families with
Pastors: Majors Chris & Claudette Pilgrim
in Aberfoyle. Event sponsored by Mount MS in our Community. If you wish to pre
Worship Service: Sunday 11:00 am
Carmel-Zion United Church in Morriston. order flowers or have any questions please call
Sunday School (Ages 2 – 18): 11:30 am
Summer Worship Service(July & Aug):10 am Fun with games after lunch. Reservations Florence 519-763-9782 before April 30th.:
Seniors – 55 Plus Club on Wednesdays at 12 appreciated call Mary Beth at 519-822-6211 or JR. FARMERS’ DANCE Saturday, May
email [email protected] . Mark your calendar 9th 7:30 pm at Marian Hall, Freelton – 10 pm
noon
Jr. and Sr. Youth – Events as scheduled. Please also for the fall potluck on October 7th and the Finger Food Pot Luck Lunch, Cost: 8.00; under
Christmas Dinner on December 2nd.
check the website for all upcoming events
9 free. Music by Puslinch Country Squires.
MOUNT
CARMEL-ZION
UNITED
CHURCH “CELEBRATING 175 YEARS!
All Welcome” 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
Sunday, May 31st – Food Drive supporting
Chalmers Community Services. This month
we centre on canned tomatoes & pasta sauce
but any donation is appreciated.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST REFORM
MOVEMENT CHURCH
We welcome you!
3997 HWY 6, Puslinch ON, N0B 2J0
Tel.: (905) 659-1229
website at: www.sdarm.ca
Elder: Paul Gavric
Pastor: Dorin Burca
Church Services:
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – Sabbath School for
(Children) and for Adults
11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
13:00 p.m. – Common Vegetarian Lunch
Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. – Prayer Meeting
OPTIMIST TOWNSHIP CLEAN UP is
Saturday May 2nd., this year with the help
of the Township Roads Department. However,
they are looking to members of the community
for assistance in this effort by generously
lending their time and help clear the roadways
of litter. This year, the Township Clean-up Day
has been sponsored by 1-800-Got-Junk
Square Dance calling by Jack Irwin and Bill
Hands. More Info: 519 623-0219 All Welcome!
JOHN LAING SINGERS May 9th at 7:30
p.m. From Day To Night. The Sunrise Mass
of Olga Gjeilo and music of Pergolesi, Holman,
Raminsh and Chatman with string ensemble
St. Pauls United Church, 29 Park Street West,
Dundas ON www.johnlaingsingers.com. 905628-5238 Adults $27, Seniors 25, Age 30 and
PUSLINCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2015 under $15
Agendas
May 5th 7pm-at Arkell Church-histories on PUSLINCH LAKE CONSERVATION
ASSOCIATION has been very active in
SS1, 2,3 and 4.
June 14th 2pm - Spirit walk Farnham restoring the lake over the last several years.
The sediment that we have removed from the
cemetery Arkell
October 6th 7pm - Crieff Church - histories lake is rich with nutrients and excellent to mix
with top soil and mulch for gardens and lawns.
on SS 5,6,7 and 8
November 3rd 7pm - Badenoch Community We are holding a free soil give away to anyone
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May 2015
interested on Saturday, May 9th 2015 from
9am to 3pm at McCormicks Point Lane off
Concession 1, Puslinch. Bring your own
containers and haul it away. It is as easy as
that! Donations to our charity would be gladly
accepted.
BIRD BANDING MORNING AND
NATURE HIKES at Crieff Hills Conference
Center on Saturday, May 9th from 8:30am
until noon.
Bring the family to see the
birds and wildflowers. There is no charge
for this event.
We are located at 7098
Concession 1, just west of Knox Presbyterian
Church in Crieff.
www.crieffhills.com
noon sponsored by the WMS Duffs Church.
All welcome for ‘fun, food and entertainment
by the ‘Over the Hill Gang’
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, May 22. 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
GUELPH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Annual Plant Sale, Guelph Farmers’ Market
Saturday, May 9th from 7 am to noon. Come
early to get the best selection!
MUSICAL HOOTENANNY May 22 7:00
pm, Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road.
Please join us to entertain or be entertained!
You can sign up for your time in the spotlight
The ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Guelph when you arrive. Or if you are not interested
Ladies Auxiliary, 57 Watson Parkway S are in performing, just join in at the sing-along
hosting an Attic Treasures on Saturday, May times! Free will donations appreciated.
9th. There will be new and used items, plus OPTIMIST CLUB OF PUSLINCH RAIN
some crafts. Time of the sale is 10am to 2pm. BARREL SALE! By online pre-order only,
The Ladies Auxiliary Meat Pies will at: www.rainbarrel.ca Order pick-ups on
be available for sale and coffee, tea & May 23rd at the Puslinch Community Centre
muffins will be on sale for you to enjoy. 9 to 1. This sale is run by volunteers: All sales
For further information please call Mary support kids and youth programs.
Ann 519-856-0766, or Ada 519-827-1845
PEACE
OF
MINDS
WALK
for
Schizophrenia & Psychosis Take a step to
INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH
help the 1 in 100 living with Schizophrenia
Administrators Conference May 11-13th
Sunday May 24th. Registration 2:30 pm 3pm
at Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference
/Short Program. Walk to follow Evergreen
Centre. Please check out our website for
Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph Promote
more details or call 519-824-7898. www.
Awareness / Raise Funds to support programs
crieffhills.com
and research Refreshments provided! A
SENIORS’ SOUP & DESSERT Luncheon SHORT WALK FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
Wednesday, May 13th at Duff’s Church. Register on line: www.peaceofmindswalk.
11 am Speaker: E. Brock Godfrey ‘Canadian ca or call 226 780-7839 for sponsor sheets or
Anti-Fraud’ recommended by the RCMP 12 more info
pm Soup & Dessert Luncheon, 1 pm Speaker
Laura Brown:‘Naturopathic Medicine’
General Meeting and Mini Show, Tuesday,
Crieff Hills Conference Center welcomes you May 26th at 7:30 pm Dublin Street United
to join us at 10:30am on Thursday May 14th Church, 68 Suffolk Street W. Guest speaker:
for our MANNA DAY, “Christian Mission: Miriam Goldberger - Taming Wildflowers
One Starfish at a Time,” with Rev. Karen from Seed to Vase. www.guelphhort.org
Horst. Please call ahead to register at 519824-7898. Cost for the day is $20.00 and ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
includes a hot lunch. www.crieffhills.com Wellington County Branch Meeting, Tuesday,
May 26th. at Royal Canadian Legion, 57
OPEN GARDEN AND HARDY PLANT Watson Pkwy S. Guelph 7:00 pm: social time
SALE, Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 7:30 pm: Bringing Your Ancestors to Life
17 from 9 am. to 4 pm. Virginia Hildebrandt, Speaker: Alan Campbell, President of OGS.
4075 Victoria Rd S, Puslinch. I will recycle Adjournment: 9:00 pm
pots and trays.
“LINK UP WITH DUFF’S 2015” Saturday,
PUSLINCH
FIDDLE
ORCHESTRA May 30th to support the Community Parish
Rehearsal Sunday, May 17th 1 pm at Duff’s Nurse Program. Golf Tournament: 1 pm
Listeners welcome!
Victoria Park Valley GC- Shotgun Start,
CAMBRIDGE HANDWEAVERS AND Euchre Tournament: 3 pm at Duff’s, and Steak
SPINNERS Invite you to our meeting, Dinner: 6 pm at Duff’s. For Tickets and info.
Monday, May 18 at the Ironwood in Westfield call 763-1163, 763-0309, or 767-2462
Heritage Village. Meeting topic a surprise, it Guelph Purina WALK FOR DOG GUIDES
is the long weekend! Meeting starts at 7 pm on Sunday, May 31st. This five kilometre
with visiting, show and tell then a feature on walk is taking place at Riverside Park
Questions, call Barbara 905-659-3465
(Woolwich St.) and begins at 11:00 a.m.
SENIOR’S LUNCH Tuesday, May 19th at There is no registration fee and 100% of funds
11:30 a.m., Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell raised go towards providing Dog Guides. For
Road An afternoon of food, music, cards and more information, to register, or donate, please
visit
https://www.purinawalkfordogguides.
fellowship. Contact Don at 519-763-4256.
com/locations/walk.cfm?ID=348 or call 519SENIORS
SPRING
POTLUCK 780-1112.
LUNCHEON Thursday, May 21st at 12
May 2015
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SPAGHETTI SUPPER, Saturday June
6th at Mount Carmel-Zion United Church
in Morriston.
– Welcoming Community
Friends – Open Doors at 5 pm – Share a
Meal – Entertainment – Free Will Offering
– Kids Activities – Historical Displays.
CELEBRATING 175 YEARS! All Welcome!
ABERFOLYE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
CHICKEN BBQ June 11th 5-7PM Puslinch
Community Centre. Cost ½ chicken $15, ¼
chicken $13 child under 10yrs $6 Meal includes
baked potato, cold slaw, bun and homemade
pies. Please buy tickets in advance (limited
tickets at door) from Ag Soc. Members or Call
Don McKay 519-822-2984 or Flo Peer 519763-9782
presents: Garden Showcase 2015
Sunday July 5, 2015, from 1 pm to 5:30 pm.
Visit 8 unique outdoor spaces. Each garden will
also feature a local artist, refreshments and
door prizes. Tickets are $10 per person (children
under 12 free; no pets please) Tickets available
in advance from Royal City Nursery, Brock
Road Nursery , or at any garden the day of the
tour. For information visit www.guelphhort.org
Or call Harriet Hull at 519 826 0310
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
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 519763-1163 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,
Sue Gray
Independent Sales Consultant
www.susangray.norwex.biz
519-829-4008
Horse Riding Lessons
Beginners Welcomed
Call Now! 519-767-6067
www.cherrylaneequestriancentre.ca.
Cherrylane Equestrian Centre Inc.
Diamond Detailing
Professional Automotive Cleaning & Detailing
Guelph & Area 519-824-3915
HEAVY TRUCK &
FARM TIRES
SALES & SERVICE
Freedom 55 Financial/Quadrus Investment Services
[email protected]
Honest, Affordable and Reliable.
For information or Help Call the 24 hour crisis line
[email protected]
Kevin 519-827-8369
TICKET DEFENDERS
LEGAL SERVICES
519 836-5710 or 1-800-265-7233
ABERFOYLE FIDDLE SHOP
Certified Financial Planner
Investment Representative
WOMEN IN CRISIS
Physical - Sexual - Emotional Violence
Violin Maker-Sales-Repairs-Lessons
Paul McDonald 519-763-9764
www.aberfoylefiddler.ca
Gay Kukovica CFP, CHS
Space Available
Call (519) 763-6564
Stamp & Tea Studio
Paper Crafting Classes - Supplies - Custom Invitations
Morriston, Ontario (519) 836-8921
stampandteastudio.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
PASSENGER & LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
Nicholas Beaver Road 519 763-7630
Advertising Rates: Contact Dianne Churcher (519) 763-6564 or [email protected].
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
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 LOAN CUPBOARD
HOME HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT
SERVICE is located in Duff’s Presbyterian
Church. For assistance call:
Ken Gunson: 519-824-6749
Ev Winer:
519-822-9479
Gary Will:
519-763-3958
Fred Law:
519-767-2462
Dianne Hersey 519-824-6304
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
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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.
Market Place
WANTED: Mature, reliable person to help
with various chores in and around the barn
at small, well kept horse farm. Located in
Puslinch township, just south of Guelph city
limits. Require several hours twice a week,
with flexible timing. No horse handling
required. Call 519) 821-3826 for more
details.
Donor Circle
Karl Bousfield
May 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
Village Family Restaurant
30 Brock Rd., Aberfoyle
Canadian & Greek
519-265-5455
Puslinch Community Centre
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Mornings
CALL SARA (519) 763-3906
www.whistlestoppreschool.com
COM
Ball Exteriors
Celebrate Sunrise! June 14 ● Camp Sunrise
Hoofbeat Challenge Sept 26
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
Happy Helper
Cleaning/Shopping/Transportation/Pet Sitting
Call Della at:
519-824-9302
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
CatNap Cottages
Setting new standards in cat boarding
Large private suites with windows
www.catnapcottages.ca 519 766-0511
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
Call THE PAINTER SISTERS!
Paint/Paper/Color Consulting
Senior Disc/Free Estimates-Arlene
Guelph & Area 519-822-6119
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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