September 2014 - Puslinch Pioneer

Transcription

Produced by volunteers since 1975
29 Brock Road, GUELPH, Ontario, N1H 6H9
Vol. 39, Issue 2 - September 2014
It’s harvest time!
Puslinch Pioneer
29 Brock Rd, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6H9
The Puslinch Pioneer is published by
volunteers as a community service. Ten issues
a year are distributed to every home in the
Township, free of charge. The revenue from
our advertisers and your donations provide
the necessary finances.
Our circulation is 3,100.
CHAIRPERSON
Virginia Hildebrandt
(519) 821-4736
Email: [email protected]
EDITOR
Anne Day
(519) 767-9383
ADVERTISING & SALES
Dianne Churcher
(519) 763-6564
CHURCH & COMMUNITY NOTICES
Stella O’Krafka
(519) 658-4767
CIRCULATION
Stella O’Krafka (519) 658-4767
Barb Bulmer - Board Member * leave of absence
until November, 2014.
Barbara Chillingsworth - Secretary
Daina Makinson - Board Member * leave of
absence until November, 2014.
George Harris - Technical Advisor
Dianne Paron - Accounts Receivable
Email: Queries - [email protected]
Submissions - [email protected]
The Puslinch Pioneer does not necessarily
endorse the opinions expressed in articles or
“Letters to the Editor” that are submitted and
printed. The Puslinch Pioneer reserves the
right to refuse items submitted and to edit all
material. All advertising accepted is done in
good faith.
TO THOSE SUBMITTING MATERIAL
Items of interest to Puslinch residents are
very welcome. Letters to the Editor must
include a telephone number.
We ask that articles be submitted by email and
follow the writers’ guidelines which can now
be downloaded from www.puslinchpioneer.
ca.
Because of increased interest in the Pioneer,
we cannot guarantee inclusion of articles or
advertisements, as much will depend on the
space available.
Editorial
I always used to have mixed feelings about
September and back to school. Part of me,
as the parent was super-relieved to have
the girls back into a routine, but part of me
dreaded that routine and all it entailed - with
its homework, packed lunches (which I never
got right apparently) and all the chauffeuring
to the extra-curricular activities.
No matter my intention not to get suckered
into that busy vortex, without fail, I would be
back on the fast lane before I knew it.
September has a different connotation for
Kim Hussey this year, who has given our
theme of harvest a more personal definition. As a parent, her children, bar one, are
all leaving home to pursue their education,
thereby marking a new era in her household.
Dale Sims delves back into her childhood,
when she bumps into and crosses paths with
someone from her past, just proving, as she
says, that it’s a small world.
Deanna Harris, who is back in Puslinch to
have her first child, talks about another world
too, the one she has been living in Cambridge
Bay where she has been practicing law.
With the Aberfoyle Fall Fair soon upon us
on September 6, our Puslinch Profile is Bill
Crow, someone known to many of you for
his active role in the Agricultural Society and
Aberfoyle Fall Fair over the years.
Courtesy of the Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market’s website, we’ve included Farmology, a
glossary of terms that are often associated
with our food, and want to remind you that
Taste Real is underway at local restaurants
for the month of September.
As well in September, the Ellis Chapel has
an exciting concert and while the warmer
weather permits, you can still watch movies
under the stars.
You will see that we have a bumper issue this month as we dedicate some extra
advertising space to the upcoming municipal
elections.
Likewise in October, we will be bringing
you more information on those running for
office. We encourage you to learn more
about the candidates, and most of all to get
out there and use your vote.
Hopefully we will see you soon at the
Aberfoyle Fall Fair, and this year, let’s ask
for better weather. No rain, please.
Friday, September 5th, 2014
(519) 763-1226
Council Meetings (519) 763-1226
First Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Library Hours (519) 763-8026
Tuesday 10 am – 8 pm.
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm.
Thursday 10 am – 8 pm.
Friday 10 am – 6 pm.
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.
Optimist Recreation Centre Hours
Monday – Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 10 pm
Sunday 9 am - 10 pm
Contact: 519-763-1226 or [email protected]
or for appointment email [email protected].
ca. or 519-658-9437
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $35
September 2014
TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH
Historical Society Archives
Saturdays 10 am - 4:30 pm
DEADLINE FOR October 2014 issue:
Forward your subscription request and
payment to the address above.
H.S.T. No. 12823 8110 RT0001
PRINTED BY AMPERSAND PRINTING
© Puslinch Pioneer-2014
The Aberfoyle Agricultural Society was one
of Puslinch’s first community organizations,
and played a large part in the education
and development of agriculture, home life,
and nutrition at a time when the majority
of the population was involved directly in
agriculture and rural life. The first Fair was
held in 1840.
The Society has a board to direct its activities, and the executive and additions to the
board are elected annually by the membership. There are working committees for light
horse, heavy horse, tractors, crops, garden,
home craft, 4H and others.
Financing is from donations: provincial,
municipal, corporate and private, and from
membership fees and fair admissions.
Landfill Site (519) 837-2601
Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
8 am - 4 pm. Located at 6922 Concession
#4 between County Rd. #35 and Hanlon
(Hwy #6)
2
Election Supplement
The next issue of the Puslinch Pioneer
will contain our Election Supplement.
The supplement will contain articles and
photos of all the candidates running in the
upcoming election.
The supplement will be folded into the
middle of the Pioneer, but you will be able
to pull it out separately to carry with you,
should you want to do this.
We will be contacting all candidates to
participate in this supplement.
As of August 12, the following people are
running for office:
Mayor
Dennis Lever
Brad Whitecombe
On July 1 2013, the Township submitted
energy and greenhouse gas emission data
relating to fiscal year 2011.
On July 1 2014 the Township submitted
data relating to fiscal year 2012.
The vision of the Township is to reduce
energy consumption through wise and efficient use of resources, while still maintaining an effective level of service.
The target is to reduce the consumption
of fuels in all municipal operations by an
average of one percent per year between
2015 and 2019.
The Township’s energy consumption in
2012 was reduced to 739,599 ekWh per year
from 2011 levels of 880,154 ekWh per year.
Audits were completed by Local Authority
Services Energy Consulting Service.
Whistle Stop Pre-School Co-op.
Councillor
Matthew Bulmer
Susan Fielding
Daina Makinson
Ken Roth
Wayne Stokely
Cameron Tuck
An application from this group asking for
free advertising at the Optimist Recreational
Centre Ice Rink was denied. The annual cost
for this would be $395.50 per annum and
Council decided that the Playgroup already
has a big concession from the Township in
free rental of part of the Community Centre.
County Councillor
Kevin Johnson
Don McKay
GM Blue Plan.
We have not been advised of an All
Candidates Meeting, but in the past
they have been held in October, once all
candidates have declared their intentions.
People have until September 12 to declare
or withdraw their nominations.
Council Clips
By Frankie Shaw
Morriston Bypass Coalition.
At least two condominium developments in
the Township have Municipal Responsibility
agreements in place and a proposal has
been made that the Township enter into an
Operation and Maintenance agreement with
the Mini Lakes’ Resident’s Association
relating to the operation and maintenance of
the Water Treatment System, similar to that
which is provided for the Sewage Treatment
System.
Education Development Charges.
The Wellington Catholic District School
Board passed a By-law which comes into
force on August 24th 2014, imposing an
education development charge of $317
per dwelling unit in regard to residential
development.
The Upper Grand District School Board
passed a By-law which comes into force on
August 24 2014, imposing an educational
development charge of $1,567 per dwelling
unit in regard to residential development.
Council will contribute $6,000 to Hill and
Knowlton Strategies towards organizational
and communications support, for the
advocacy campaign in the matter of the
Morriston ByPass.
The coalition was formed after Council
resolved to extend the Community Safety
Zone through Morriston.
Businesses using the route along Highway #6 through Morriston, are urging the
Province to bypass the village so that the
transport of goods is not delayed and valuBy Ann Caine
able time lost.
The Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre’s
Energy Conservation and Demand June fundraiser was held on Sunday, June
Management Plan for Puslinch.
22nd, 2014.
The many donors and supporters were
On or before July 1 2014, every municipality
and public agency must make available joined by Mayor Doug Craig from the City
to the Minister and the public, as well as of Cambridge and several city and township
publish on its website, a plan relating to councillors.
A therapeutic riding lesson was demenergy and greenhouse gas emission data.
Celebrate Sunrise!
3
onstrated, followed by a ‘musical ride’ to
music from the ‘Lion King.’
Retiring board members Dr. Laura Frost
and Scott vanEngen were honoured by
Sunrise President Donna Christie.
Honorary Director, Tommy Hunter,
presented an appreciation plaque to Geoff
Stevens of Capital Paving, for the ongoing
maintenance of the farm laneway.
Mr. Hunter also presented a plaque to
Robert Sicard, President and CEO of UPI
Energy LP, and the two unveiled a company
sign sponsoring the building of the arena
extension.
Robert Milburn of Milburn’s Auto Sales
& Service was the auctioneer – with his
usual charm and expertise, he encouraged
the many guests to open their wallets to
support the hundreds of children and adults
with special needs in the Sunrise programs.
This, together with the silent auction,
sponsorships and many donations raised an
amazing $37,000 for the centre, including
a donation of $5,000 from Grant Ford of
McDonalds Restaurants of Guelph through
McHappy Day and an additional $5,000
from the Guelph Wish Fund for Children.
Everyone who participated in the event
has helped to put smiles on so many faces.
Are you eligible to vote?
Ontario’s next municipal and school board
elections take place on October 27, 2014.
Make sure you’re eligible to vote! Confirm
or add your information in a few easy
steps, and get ready to have your say. Go to
voterlookup.ca
Voterlookup.ca lets you:
•
confirm the accuracy of your elector
information;
•
update your information
incorrectly recorded; and/or,
•
add a name to the enumeration so that it
is correctly recorded for municipal and
school board voting purposes.
where
Note: voterlookup.ca cannot process
requests concerning persons who are under
18 years of age on Election Day (October
27 2014).
Source: Township of Puslinch
No more musings
By Anne Day
It is with mixed feelings that we advise you
that Jeffrey Smith is no longer preaching
in Crieff and therefore will no longer be
submitting his Musings column for the
Pioneer.
We will miss his thoughtful words, but
wish him well in his new ministry in Port
Stanley.
September 2014
PUSLINCH PROFILE
Meet Bill Crow, from a
generation of farmers
By Anne Day
Back in 1911, Bill Crow’s grandfather
bought a farm, and then in 1926, his father
bought Ardyne Farm where Bill was born.
Initially his father had purebred Yorkshire
pigs and Holstein cows, but in 1965, Bill,
who had followed in the farming footsteps
of his father, decided to concentrate on the
pigs, and they went from 15 sows to 50, and
sold the cows.
Later Bill bought an additional farm in
Crieff to house a further 150 sows. It was
big business. He was shipping and exporting
pigs around the world – sometimes by the
plane load. “We had pigs going to Australia,
New Zealand, Taiwan, Japan, and Mexico.”
shares Bill.
But also it became way too stressful, and
often as not, something would go wrong –
like the plane would be late, or stuck on the
runway with the pigs onboard or challenges
getting landing rights.
September 2014
So Bill stopped. “Sometimes we would
have $1 million’s worth of animals tied up
in a shipment, and we could have lost everything, so that’s when I decided it was time to
quit.” He sold the farm in Crieff.
His next move was more entrepreneurial
and together with another exporter out in
Manitoba, they designed and sold hoop
buildings, which allowed farmers to house
livestock, store crops or farming equipment.
He did this for ten years, and then with
everyone else getting into the business, they
decided to wind it down.
Never one to stand still, next came the
horses, which happened, he explained when
someone gave him a mare in lieu of payment for hay.
He was 65, and this “transaction”
launched yet another new venture for Bill.
Knowing a horse can’t be on its own, he
got four standard bred mares, and with the
help of a trainer, started to breed horses for
racing.
However, with the recent government cutbacks and the uncertainty in the race horse
industry, Bill didn’t breed last year. “I am
really just dabbling in this and not knowing
where the horse racing business was headed,
I’ve held back.”
But he didn’t just dabble with the Agricultural Society. Growing up on the farm,
he naturally joined 4H through which he
later gained a junior membership in the
Agricultural Society. So it should come as
no surprise that at the young age of 18, he
became the director of the Fall Fair.
For over 58 years now, Bill has been
actively involved in the Agricultural Society
and the Aberfoyle Fall Fair.
The biggest change he has seen over the
years has been the actual decrease in agriculture in the Township. “We used to have
ten herds from dairy farmers, eight cattle
farmers, all participating in the Fair. Today
there are just two dairy farmers in the area
and they likely won’t be there.”
Likewise there used to be a heavy horse
show, and now it is more ponies and horses.
Why the decline in participation? Bill
explains that these days the farms are way
4
bigger and the farmers just don’t have the
time to invest in going to these shows.
“You’d want to cover off four or five fairs,
to make it a worthwhile investment.”
Even the Royal Winter Fair is hurting
with lack of participation by the larger
farms. Take the pigs. In the past there would
be 1,000 pigs in the show, while in 2002,
there were just four breeders there.
Bill himself is down to two sows which
he kept just to have piglets for the fair, and
sadly this year he won’t be bringing them
or the piglets to the Fall Fair. With the outbreak of Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED)
disease, pigs are not allowed to be exposed,
for fear of spreading the disease.
While the “women’s side” of the Fall Fair
has been growing and doing well, space
wise the Fall Fair itself has been squeezed
into less space, with the building of the
community centre and arena. “There’s less
ground and less parking for the Fair.” shares
Bill.
So what’s next for this enterprising
farmer? Two years ago, Bill and Lynn, who
is also very active in the community, moved
to a bungalow they had built on the farm
property, while their three children are looking at how to continue the family farming
tradition.
Certainly Bill’s grandson, who is 17, and
spends his summers with them, has lots of
ideas. So who knows, the next generation
of Crows may well be taking over.
Yet, you have the feeling that at 76, Bill
isn’t about to take things that easy.
Thought of the month
“We have neglected the truth that a
good farmer is a craftsman of the
highest order, a kind of artist.”
― Wendell Berry, The Gift of Good Land:
Further Essays Cultural and Agricultural
Puslinch Pioneer
Volunteer Award
Presented at Aberfoyle
Public School
Nestlé Waters Canada
donates $10,000
to Friends of Mill
Creek Stewardship
Rangers program
By Anne Stevenson
Hannah Joy from Aberfoyle Public School
receiving the Pioneer Award from Virginia
Hildebrandt
Nestlé Waters Canada announced that it
has donated $10,000 to the Friends of Mill
Creek Stewardship Rangers program.
Since 2003, the Company has donated $111,350 to the Friends of Mill Creek
through a fund administered by the Grand
River Conservation Foundation.
The Company’s donation helps to support
the Friends of Mill Creek in its efforts to undertake fisheries and stream rehabilitation
works, including stream bank reconstruction, stream bed re-grading, tree planting,
culvert replacement and farm fencing repair.
The work is performed by the Mill Creek
Stewardship Rangers, four local high
school students and a crew leader hired over
an eight-week period during each summer.
Educational opportunities are combined
with this practical experience.
5
“The support by Nestlé Waters Canada
is helping our organization to develop,
promote and implement projects in the
watershed that maintain and enhance Mill
Creek as a cold-water stream,” said Brad
Whitcombe, President, Friends of Mill
Creek.
“Friends of Mill Creek is doing great
work, including rehabilitation of the
stream, education of the general public and
generation of greater awareness about the
importance of maintaining our natural ecology for future generations,” said Andreanne Simard, Natural Resources Manager,
Nestlé Waters Canada, and a member of
the Friends of Mill Creek Advisory Board.
“Beyond the summer employment it offers
four local young people is the continuing
ecological improvement of the Mill Creek
subwatershed.”
Mill Creek, a spring-fed cold water
stream bordered in many areas by forests
and provincially-significant wetlands,
begins in upland Puslinch Township and
flows southward through the village of
Aberfoyle, past extensive Class 1 wetlands, then south of Highway 401, through
Shade’s Mills Conservation Area, joining
the Grand River in downtown Cambridge,
draining approximately 104 square kilometers.
September 2014
FUNNY THINGS
THAT HAPPENED ON
THE WAY TO
RETIREMENT
The Accident
By Doug McDonald
After about two million miles of business
driving, I consider myself very lucky to
have been in only one accident.
The police were involved but in a very
different way and the good news was that no
one was hurt.
As one of my more forgettable company
cars was nearing trade-in time, it developed
a habit of sometimes stalling in stop-and-go
traffic after a long highway run.
One Friday afternoon in the late seventies
I drove to Hamilton after appointments in
Toronto.
At that time there was only one designated
lane to make right hand turns on to one way
streets and that area of the road was always
busy.
This is where my vehicle decided to take
a rest which certainly got the attention of
the drivers behind me who showed their
displeasure with loud honking and rude
hand gestures.
After a few minutes I managed to get the
car started long enough to turn the corner
where it promptly died for good.
Fortunately I did have enough momentum
to reach the curb which caused another
problem as this was a transfer point for several major bus routes where cars were not
allowed.
Presently one of Hamilton’s Finest pulled
up about fifteen yards behind me with lights
flashing and walked up to my car with a
deep scowl.
After explaining my situation, he was
quite cordial and said that he would radio
for a tow truck and wait behind me to alert
the steady stream of buses.
Several minutes later I happened to check
the rear view mirror and to my horror saw
that the cruiser was accelerating at a high
rate of speed directly towards my car.
I just had time to brace myself prior to the
impact which not only caused severe damage to the rear of my car but to the front of
the cruiser as well.
Apparently he had dozed off and somehow had hit the accelerator instead of the
brakes when the cruiser was in drive.
Now two tow trucks were required and
there was another issue too as only officers
of higher rank could investigate accidents
involving police.
Now I am sure that a lot of establishments
would have a problem finding high ranking
people on a Friday afternoon in the summer
and the Hamilton Police Department was no
different because it took about an hour for
an individual of suitable rank to appear.
In the meantime I was very impressed with
the sense of fair play (or perhaps disdain of
police) by the good citizens of Hamilton
who were waiting for buses and witnessed
the collision.
They probably assumed that I was getting
a ticket for a major traffic violation prior to
the accident because several came forward,
gave me their name and offered to be a
witness with comments such as “I saw the
whole thing - he hit you - don’t let them pin
that on you.”
While waiting I did manage to find a pay
phone (the seventies remember) to call my
secretary and have her cancel my appointments as well as to let the home front know
that with paperwork, towing, car rental. I
would be a little bit late getting home.
Her opening comment to my Bride was
“ Doug has been hit by a cop but he is ok
which did require further explanation!
I don’t know if the officer was charged but
I did have a measure of satisfaction in filling
out the accident report.
Our fleet management company decided
to not have my vehicle repaired and to save
car rental expense during the normal new
car ordering period, gave an ok to pick out
a vehicle from the existing dealer inventory.
There was a happy ending as my choice
was a Mercury Marquis which turned out to
be my favourite company car, one which we
purchased for our own use a couple of years
later.
24 Hour ULC Monitoring For
Your Home Or Business From
As Low As $15.00/ month (some
restrictions apply)
Family Owned
….since 1985
1-888-ASK-ADIN Option 1
(519) 265-3272
Save Money
On Your Insurance
Key All Your Locks
To One Key
Networks, Phone Systems,
Medical Pendants
Call Today For Your Free Quote
September 2014
6
It’s a small world
By Dale Sims
In 1939, 10 year-old Rod Willis was a
student in a one-room schoolhouse on the
Hamilton Escarpment on Gage Avenue, half
way between Fennel and Mohawk.
His teacher was Mrs. Soule. He attended
that school until the family moved into the
lower city of Hamilton in 1943. As soon as
he could hold a pencil, he started to draw.
There was a little 6-year-old girl named
Norma Gardiner, who was a student in the
same school and liked to watch him draw.
She thought to herself that when she grew
up, she too wanted to be an artist.
A few years ago I was interviewing John
Gilmour, a member of the L.A.C.A.C. Committee, (now called the Heritage Committee)
for an article in the Puslinch Pioneer about
the beautiful stone homes that were being
recognized in Puslinch and given a special
plaque.
As he showed me the photographs of
these lovely homes, I commented that I had
lived the first four years of my life in such
a house. John’s wife, Norma, asked where
was that house?
When I told her that it was at 501 Sherman
Avenue. South, on the Hamilton Escarpment, she told me that she used to live near
our family and in the winter skated on the
ice across from the house.
She remembered me, a baby, lying in my
carriage. Then she said that she was an artist
and one of the reasons why, was because of
watching my brother draw when she was a
little girl in the one room schoolhouse.
At the Pioneer luncheon in June 2014,
Norma and I met again and talked about her
art – which she continues to do. I realized
that she had never seen any of Rod’s adult
work.
We arranged for her and John to come to
our home so she could see how the little boy,
whose work she so admired, had developed
his art.
Sadly, my brother, Rod, passed away in
2003 at the age of 74. Norma and he never
saw each other after they were children in
that country schoolhouse in Barton Townhip, Hamilton.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair
By Anne Day
As a community we all look forward to the
Aberfoyle Fall Fair. It marks the beginning
of a new season and much planning goes
into this event.
There’s always something for everyone
and this year is no different, with its theme
of Fun at the Fair.
The activities get started on the Friday
night with the local and area antique tractor
pull at 7.00pm.
On the Saturday, there are a host of activities, with children’s races starting at 9.30, a
Giant Pumpkin Contest, Pet Show, tractor
pulls, bale throwing and log sawing contests
as well as the indoor baking and produce
contests.
There will be a light horse show and Old
MacDonald’s farm where children can visit
the animals and the 4H sheep show.
Daytime live patio music with “Peter
Light and the Luminaires” will start at 11.30
and in the evening, there is an evening
dance with the Puslinch Country Squires at
Puslinch Hall that starts at 8.00pm
Admission is $10 for adults, $2 for children 6-12 and children under 5 are free. For
the dance, the tickets are $12.50 in advance,
or $15.00 at the door
To check out the schedule for the day, go
to www.aberfoyleagriculturalsociety.com/
Proud to be your Neighbourhood Golf Courses in Puslinch Township
Both Courses Feature:
~Driving Range ~Public Play or Memberships ~Game Card packs
~Junior Programs & Golf Camps ~Lessons & Clinics
~Tournaments or Group Outings
Big groups or small, we have some great
ideas for a fun “fall golf day”! Plenty of
options are available at both courses.
Visit our website:
519-821-2211
1096 Victoria Rd. S.
www.victoriaparkgolf.com
7
519-821-1441
7660 Maltby Rd. E.
September 2014
Pilates in Puslinch
By Margaret Olstoorn
THE
Pilates is a unique system of stretching and
strengthening exercises developed by Joseph
Pilates over 90 years ago. It is an approach to
physical exercise that addresses the body as an
integrated whole, designed to enhance functional
stability and functional movement throughout the
body.
The Pilates philosophy focuses on training
the mind and body to work together to stretch
and strengthen the body to keep it balanced and
aligned, thus the mat exercises are designed with
this mind-body focus to achieving physical fitness.
Pilates is a low impact, high result movement
exercise program. The Pilates exercises emphasize core strength or your “powerhouse” muscles,
which include the abdominals, lower back, buttock and hip muscles focusing on and isolating on
the smaller weaker muscles in these areas.
Pilates helps to lengthen and strengthen the
muscles from the inside out and is beneficial
to virtually everyone. It helps to increase bone
density and to increase mobility of the joints. It
works to increase body awareness and change
your posture and alignment for the better.
Pilates classes, which are led by Joanne deBruyn, a Puslinch resident and certified Pilates
instructor, run on Wednesdays at the Badenoch
Community Centre.
Participants are encouraged to work at their
own pace. In the classes, we use mats, noodles,
bands and balls and always look for new ways
to add challenge and fun. Each participant brings
their own mat.
A new 14 week session is scheduled to begin,
starting Wednesday September 10, 2014 and running until Wednesday December 10, 2014.
There are three classes scheduled: 9:00am,
10:00 am and 7:00 pm, each is approximately
55 minutes. The 10:00 am. class is specifically
designed for beginners and those who want a
gentler approach.
Joanne deBruyn is a certified Pilates instructor, she holds certifications in the Movement for
Health approach, the Physical-Mind approach
and has studied Stott Pilates. She is also a certified and experienced Personal Trainer.
If you would like to give Pilates a try, contact
Margaret, class organizer for the Badenoch Community Centre at 519 766-9593 to register for the
fall classes.
REAL ESTATE BUREAU
www.TheRealEstateBureau.ca
HomeLife Realty (Guelph) Limited
Brokerage*
Allison Bureau
Sales Representative
September 2014
519.836.1072
For a
rket
FREE Ma n
Evaluatio
!
ay
llison tod
contact A
ureau@
allison.b
l.
gmai com
*Independently Owned and Operated. This is for information only and not intended to solicit properties listed for sale
with a real estate broker or induce any party to breach buyer or seller agency agreements.
8
Obituaries
HAMILTON, Janet, R.N. It is with great
sadness the family of Janet Elaine (Smollett)
Hamilton, aged 82, of Guelph, Ontario,
announces her unexpected passing, on July
26, 2014, at Guelph General Hospital.
Beloved wife, of 55 years, to John Gordon
Hamilton. Loving mother of Edna, Susan,
Jane (Brian) Petschke, William (Flor), and
Brenda (Gord) McNaughton. Cherished
grandmother of Daniel Hamilton; Karl and
Erik Petschke; Dalton, Marian, and Isabel
Hamilton; Alexander, Leah, and Hamish
McNaughton.
Predeceased by her parents, Frederick
Lewis Smollett and Eleanor Rayburn
(Gilker) Smollett, Janet is survived by her
brother Lewis Smollett, her sister-in-law
Olive Smollett, her sister Judith Buckland,
her sister-in-law Rhoda Hamilton, and her
brother-in-law Bruce Hamilton, as well as
nieces and nephews.
Janet was raised in New Carlisle, Quebec.
After graduating from nursing school at
Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Campbellton,
New Brunswick in 1954, she furthered her
training in both Canada and the U.S.
Contributions in Janet’s memory may be
made to The Women’s Missionary Society
of Duff’s Presbyterian Church, Puslinch,
Ontario, and IODE de Gaspe Chapter Bursary Fund, New Carlisle, Quebec, two organizations she belonged to and supported for
many years.
Puslinch Restoration
Project
Janet’s family also wish to thank the
EMS, as well as the doctors and nurses,
in both the Emergency Department and 5
West, of the Guelph General Hospital, for By Mary Hasan
their care and compassion.
The Puslinch Cenotaph Restoration Project
that began in July is completed on schedule
STEWART, Winnie The family of Winnie prior to the November 11th Remembrance
Stewart, who passed away on July 23,2014, Day Ceremony.
would like to express a heartfelt thank you
The project involved restoring the integto everyone who supported us through a rity of the foundation. and installing a stone
very difficult time.
brick and cap for the new perimeter wall.
The Puslinch Cenotaph was built in 1920.
The kindness, support and messages of
sympathy and comfort as well as the dona- The Cenotaph commemorates citizens who
tions, flowers, baskets, food trays from our lost their lives in World War 1, World War 2,
friends, family and neighbours has been and the Korean War.
Fifty per cent of the project budget has
most appreciated.
been funded by Veterans Affairs Canada
A special thank you to Rev Deborah Dea- through the Cenotaph/Monument Restoravu and Ellen who gave a beautiful service tion Program.
in memory of Winnie and to the Ladies of
Morriston Church for providing and serving
the luncheon following the service.
We are grateful to the Staff at WallCustance Funeral Home for your support
and kindness during this difficult time.
Winnie will be forever cherished and
never forgotten by her family, friends and
neighbours. God Bless
Pioneer policies for
municipal elections
As a non-partisan organization, we wish to
remain neutral on all the candidates, and
give balanced coverage on who is running
for election. To that end, in our October
issue, each candidate will be invited to
provide information on what they see are
the main challenges for Puslinch, and their
stand.
In terms of letters to the editor, we will
not be running any letters that attack or are
disrespectful to any of the candidates. We
have no wish to fuel that type of debate
in the paper. Articles from any of the
candidates will also not be accepted, as we
do not wish to appear to be favouring one
candidate over another.
AD
Themes for future
issues of the Pioneer
We welcome articles and new advertisers
to support your local paper. In the coming
months, our themes are:
October
Citizenship, Thanksgiving
and gratitude
Note early deadline
September 5
November Seniors and aging
Deadline October 10
December Holiday season, giving back
Deadline November 14
Please note that advertising space fills
early, so don’t leave it until the deadline to
send in your ad. For advertising, contact
Dianne Churcher - [email protected] and for editorial submit to Anne
Day – [email protected]
Nicaraguan Direct
Trade Coffee
9
All proceeds go to
supporting sustainable
farming and children’s
work in Nicaragua......
Help us make a difference
Naturally grown
Orders taken for delivery
268 Puslinch Flamborough
Townline
[email protected]
www.justacup.org
Phone: 905-659-3659
September 2014
On October 27th Re-Elect
ROTH, Ken X For Puslinch Township Council
For a sustainable future
Four year accomplishments
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
5 & 10 year plan for Capital Expenditures to maintain assets and infrastructure
Detailed financial information comparative to budget to ensure expenses are in line
All expenses for Mayor and councillors published monthly so taxpayers can readily see their
performance
Staff wage reviews based on Work Performance and increases comparable to private sector and
cost of living
Property Tax increases 5% over this term of council while still maintaining infrastructure, reserve
funds and sustainable growth
Fire and Recreation Master Plan in place to ensure future needs are met
Implemented Economic Study and Funded Coalition to keep Highway 6 Bypass on the Provincial
Government Agenda
To continue this course, we must
•
•
•
•
•
Always keep taxpayer in mind when making decisions
Ensure Highway 6 Bypass be placed in the Provincial 5 year plan
Continue to increase commercial and industrial tax base
Continue to lobby higher levy for aggregate
Ensure we receive all possible grants from County, Provincial and Federal Government levels
AS A TAXPAYER I DO NOT WANT TO SEE DOUBLE
DIGIT TAX INCREASES AGAIN!!!
Experience the Exceptional
Design and Build. Remodelling.
Construction Management.
REMODELLING
BATHROOMS
KITCHENS
CUSTOM HOMES
COMMERCIAL
With a careful eye to the details without losing sight of the bigger picture, and your bottom line,
we create amazing places and spaces our clients continue to rave about.
www.lindsaycorp.ca
September 2014
LSC_Ad_PuslinchPioneer_SB_.indd 1
• 519-763-1162
10
14-07-15 1:52 PM
ELECTION 2014
VOTING PROXY
If you are unable to vote on Voting Day, October 27, 2014 or on the Advance Voting Day, you can appoint a
Proxy. A Proxy is a person who is an eligible voter and whom you trust to vote on your behalf. To appoint
a Proxy, you have to complete an Appointment of Voting Proxy form. The form to appoint a Proxy will be
available at the Township Clerk’s Office commencing September 15, 2014 until October 27, 2014. Your
Voting Proxy must bring the forms to the Township Office during business hours as listed below, and have
it certified by Township Staff. The individual who is to be appointed as the Proxy must attend the Township
Clerk’s Office in order to make a declaration.
For the purposes of registering as a Voting Proxy, the Township of Puslinch Clerk’s Office will be open:
● Weekdays – Monday, September 15, 2014 to Monday, October 27, 2014 between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Voting Proxies can also be certified at the Township Office, 7404 Wellington Road 34 on the Advance Voting
Day:
● Saturday, October 18, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
A person shall not:
Appoint more than one Voting Proxy;
● Act as a Voting Proxy for more than one other person (this restriction does not apply if the
appointed Proxy is the spouse, sibling, parent, child, grandparents or grandchild of the appointees)
A person who has been appointed a Voting Proxy shall:
● Complete an application form, including a statutory declaration that the person appointed as a
Voting Proxy is a qualified elector in the municipality; and
● Present the application and appointment document to the Township Clerk, or designate, in
person at the Clerk’s Office
A person may vote as a Voting Proxy only if he or she:
● Submits the appointing document as certified by the Clerk or designate, to the deputy returning
officer; and
● Takes the prescribed oath
For further information please visit www.puslinch.ca
The Township of Puslinch is committed to providing accessible formats and communication supports for
people with a disability. If another format would work better for you, please contact 519-763-1226 x 207 or
[email protected]
11
September 2014
Attention all Electors in the Township of Puslinch!
The Township of Puslinch staff will be bringing the Voters’ List to you!
Township staff will be operating a booth at the local Farmers’ Market and the Fall Fair to provide you with additional
opportunities to register or correct your personal information as an elector for the October 27th, 2014 Municipal
Election.
If you are a new resident to the Township of Puslinch or want to confirm your information is correct, stop by a booth
or come to the Clerk’s Department at the Township Office on or after Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair (9:00 a.m. – Noon)
Saturday, September 6
Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Township of Puslinch Municipal Office (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Weekdays from Tuesday, September 2 to Friday, October 24
NOTE: Bringing your Driver’s Licence or photo Health Card when you register or amend your electoral information
will assist in expediting the process.
The Township of Puslinch is committed to providing accessible formats and communication supports for people with a
disability. If another format would work better for you, please contact 519-763-1226 x 207 or [email protected]
September 2014
12
News from the North
By Deanna Harris
It has been quite some time since my last
check in with the Pioneer, but we’ve had a
busy spring and summer up in Cambridge
Bay. Our puppies are growing, friends have
come and gone, and Aaron and I are having
a baby! We’re actually home in Puslinch
for the birth of our baby girl, which could
happen any day now.
Being pregnant in the North is a bit of
a surreal experience compared to modern
pregnancy in Southwestern Ontario. Obviously, the first step is the actual pregnancy
test.
When I turned up positive, the nurse treads
very carefully around the common questions
she has to ask her usual clientele: Was this
baby planned? Does the father know? Do
you know who the father is? Have you
stopped drinking and doing drugs? Those
were her screening questions to me. As I
said, a surreal experience.
We are very lucky in Cambridge Bay in that
we are the Regional Centre and we have four
midwives who are based at our health centre.
There are two who travel to the outlying
communities and two who service Cambridge Bay at any given time. The midwives
are on two-month rotations, so there is no
chance that you will be seeing the same
midwife throughout your pregnancy.
The vast majority of children in our region
are born in Yellowknife, with high-risk
pregnancies being dealt with in Edmonton,
marg cards2:Layout 1 3/10/12 12:36
as
midwives will only handle uncomplicated
births.
There is also no obstetrician at the Cambridge Bay Health Centre, and there are no
facilities for emergency C-sections.
What this means is that women who are
within two or three weeks of their due date
are generally flown out to Yellowknife at the
government’s expense to await the birth of
their babies.
At some point, their support person flies
down and joins them, also at government
expense. For my husband and I, because we
are not Nunavut Beneficiaries (Inuit), this
means that while the health system would
have covered our flights, it would not have
covered our accommodations while I waited
to deliver, and hotel bills in Yellowknife are
not inexpensive.
It therefore seemed much simpler and less
expensive to come home to Guelph to have
our baby here, surrounded by family.
The other issue that we ran into was the
availability of ultrasound and fetal monitoring equipment.
In Cambridge Bay, there is an ultrasound
machine, but no one trained to use it.
They have to fly technicians in to do the
ultrasounds, or send the patient out to Yellowknife, which means that ultrasounds are
not available in emergency situations.
At the beginning of my pregnancy, Yellowknife was putting its foot down about
even taking ultrasound patients from Nunavut, as they are also the only hospital in the
Northwest Territories that performs them.
So, finally, at week 20 of my pregnancy,
an ultrasound tech was flown in to give
PM
Page
1
every
pregnant
woman in the community an
ultrasound. No fancy 3D ultrasounds for us,
like those I was seeing posted on Facebook
by some of my friends, just your plain, nofrills, black and white image.
It was still heartwarming to see her little
heart galloping away like a racehorse on that
monitor.
About week 24 of my pregnancy, I
experienced the most horrible pain of my
life for about 10 days. This was not a case
where I felt I could tough it out! I went to the
midwives, and because the ultrasound tech
had left the community, they had no way to
diagnose what exactly was wrong.
They just told me to rest and take Tylenol,
which is like the Pez candy of the painkiller
world. Despite the pain, we were confident
that the baby was OK as I could feel her
moving around on a regular basis and her
heart sounds were strong.
Finally, an obstetrician in Yellowknife
diagnosed me by telephone as having a degenerating fibroid, or a benign growth in the
uterus, which had outgrown its blood supply
and was dying from the inside out. After this
happened, the pain simply ended.
Aside from that minor hiccup, things
progressed well, and here we are, within
striking distance of our baby’s birth. Already,
since our arrival in Puslinch we’ve had one
ultrasound, with another scheduled, and have
been hooked up to a fetal monitoring system
to get a heart rate trace on the baby.
We’re definitely glad to be home, and not
only because of the weather! I will say one
thing for the Nunavut Healthcare system
though; you never have to pay $8 in change
just to leave the parking lot!
Margaret Olsthoorn
Design • Renovation • Decor
4254 Watson Road S., RR#1 Puslinch, On N0B 2J0
519.766.9593 [email protected] revitaleyesinteriors.com
13
September 2014
Autumn Planters 2015 Spring Bulbs Perennial Colour Mulch & Soil
Mums Ornamental Kale Grasses Workshops Summer Clearance
@brockrdnursery
September 2014
14
Local priorities raised
in Ontario Legislature
The Highway 6 Morriston bypass, full day,
two way GO train service, and improved
rural high speed Internet are three key
priorities for residents of Wellington-Halton
Hills, says Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted
Arnott.
Mr. Arnott laid out these priorities in a
statement in the Ontario Legislature on July 7.
“Highway 6 serves as a vital link between
the 401 and the Hamilton-Niagara region
and the US border,” said Mr. Arnott. “A bypass around Morriston will eliminate a major
traffic bottleneck, improve safety and allow
for the free flow of goods to the border.” Working with the Council of the Township
of Puslinch and the County of Wellington
for many years, Mr. Arnott has been a strong
advocate for placing the project on the Ministry’s five year plan.
The veteran MPP also raised the issue of
full day, two way GO train service between
Waterloo Region and the GTA and called on
the Government to bring forward details of
its plan.
“During the election campaign, the
Government promised full-day, two-way
GO train service between Waterloo region
and the GTA,” he pointed out. “What is the
timeframe for keeping this commitment?
How does the government define “full-day
two-way service”? Will this include more
stops in Wellington–Halton Hills?”
The third point Mr. Arnott emphasized
Volunteer of the Year
was the need to develop a public/private
partnership to ensure access to high speed
Internet in rural Ontario. He has supported
a call for action on this issue by the Western
Ontario Wardens’ Caucus.
“Lack of access to high-speed Internet
in rural Ontario continues to be a concern.
Reliable and affordable access to high-speed
Internet is essential in today’s economy,”
Mr. Arnott argued. “A provincial strategy
for expanding affordable high-speed Internet
would help our local businesses grow and
attract new investment to our rural communities.”
“I commend all of these issues to the
government and urge immediate support for
them,” Mr. Arnott concluded.
On July 3, Mr. Arnott tabled three separate
Private Member’s Resolutions highlighting
each of these issues. They are the first three
items on the Legislative Assembly’s Order Volunteer of the year award was presented
Paper.
to Betty Anderson at Puslinch Council.
Submitted by MPP Ted Arnott’s office
Helping You is What We Do
Royal LePage Escarpment Realty, Brokerage
Linda Olson, Broker
Accredited Senior Agent, I.R.E.S.
Direct: 519-766-8132
Office:
Fax:
[email protected]
lindaolson.ca
15
519- 853- 2600
519- 853- 8100
2 Mill St. E., (corner of Hwy 7 & 25)
Acton, ON L7J 1G9
Independently Owned and Operated.
September 2014
July/August 2014
8
September 2014
16
Puslinch Library
Programs
By Janice MacDonald
Registration for any of these programs can
also be done through email: puslinchlib@
wellington.ca or Phone: 519.763.8026
Congratulations are extended to Janet
Dagenais on her recent retirement from the
Wellington County Library after 22 years of
service in the Puslinch Branch.
A warm welcome is extended to new staff
members: Neil Arsenault, Branch Supervisor, Kiirstin Maki, Information Services
Librarian, and Shannon Lindsay, Assistant
Branch Supervisor.
your child’s early literacy skills. Parents and
caregivers are encouraged to participate.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair Day (All ages)
Saturday, September 6 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Don’t forget to visit the library for exciting
fair day activities!
Face painting 10:00 – 11:00 am,
Bad Kitty Story Time 11:00 – 11:30 am.
Also used book sale and make-and-take
crafts.
Adult Scrabble Club
Wednesday, September 10 and September Don’t know what to read next? Check out
our new books .
24 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of casual word New fiction
Love Story with Murders
building entertainment! No experience Harry Bingham
C.J. Box Shots Fired
necessary.
Tuesday Adult Book Club (Adult)
Meeting Tuesday, September 16 – Third
Tuesday of the month 1:30 - 2:30 pm,
September book: Up and Down by Terry
Fallis
James Lee Burke
Wayfaring Stranger
Catherine Coulter
Power Play
Jude Deveraux
For All Time
Stephanie Evanovich The Sweet Spot
J.A. Jance
Remains of Innocence
Iris Johansen
Sight Unseen
N.M. Kelby The Pink Suit
Simone St. James
Silence for the Dead
Act of War
Brad Thor
New non-fiction
Puslinch children have been reading
hundreds of books over the summer, and
collecting Book Bucks as they read! David
and Bobby enjoyed trading in their Book
Bucks for exciting prizes!
Story Time
(All Ages)
Every Tuesday, September 9 – December
9 (no story time on September 23 and
November 11) 11:00 – 11:45 am or
Every Thursday, September 4 – December
11 (no story time on October 9) 11:00 11:45 am
Culture Days Tea and Talk (Adult)
Friday, September 26 10:30 am
Join us at the Puslinch Branch for a Tea and
Talk with Beth Dyer from the Wellington
County Museum. The topic of discussion
will be about the culture and history of
Guelph - Puslinch.
Sarah Boston
Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved My Life
Bea Brock
Scrappy Hooked Rugs
Joshua Greene
Moral Tribes
Randall Hansen
Disobeying Hitler: German Resistance after Operation
Valkyrie
Tammy Hildebrand Crochet wraps every which way
Annie Kagan
The Afterlife of Billy Fingers
Linda Przybyszewski The Lost Art of Dress
New Book Club sets
We have added over a dozen new book
club sets to our collection! Book club
sets contain 10 copies of a title as well as
discussion questions, author information
and book reviews.
Friday Adult Book Club (Adult)
Visit the library’s website to view titles
Meeting Friday, October 3 – First Friday of
www.wellington.ca/Library or ask in branch
Story Time is created to help your child the month 1:00 – 2:00 pm,
get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, October book: Three Day Road by Joseph for more information on booking sets for
your book club.
rhymes, and activities aimed at developing Boyden.
AIR DUCT, CARPET &
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Valerie says:
Renovating? New Baby? Moving?
Allergies? Expecting Guests?
A great time for cleaning!
Nobody cleans better!
Since 1968
www.steamaticcleaning.ca
17
519-836-7340
September 2014
Guelph Kidney Walk
By Jennifer Breese
This fall the kidney community will gather
to take steps to reduce the burden of kidney
disease in your community for all those
touched by kidney failure. By joining your
local Kidney Walk you can help too.
Guelph Golf and Curling Club
Sunday, September 21
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Walk: 10:00 a.m.
One in 10 Canadians has kidney disease, and millions more are risk. More
than 10,000 people in Ontario are on
dialysis today and 1,100 are on the wait
list for a transplant. End-stage kidney
failure is a permanent, life-changing
diagnosis.
Undergoing dialysis treatments
numerous times a week takes its toll...
physically, psychologically, and financially, and can dramatically affect the
patient as well as his/her family and
friends.
Participants in the Kidney Walks will
only walk a few kilometres, but each
step will provide hope for those touched
by kidney disease. Create a team and
join together at a Walk location near
you to help make a difference. It only
requires a little time and effort, but each
step will provide hope to many.
This year marks the 50th anniversary
of The Kidney Foundation of Canada
and Kidney Walks are taking place in
over 40 communities in Ontario.
The Foundation’s goal is to support
those affected by kidney disease through
education, patient support programs
like the Kidney Connect Peer Support
program, advocacy, and by funding
research to improve understanding of
kidney disease and its treatments.
Over the last 50 years, The Kidney
Foundation has invested more than
$110 million in kidney research.
Join the kidney community at Kidney
Walk and help create a future without
kidney disease.
For more information, please visit
www.kidneywalk.ca or call Jennifer Fraser at 1-800-387-4474 ext. 4969 or
[email protected].
ELECTION 2014
Are you on the Voters’ List?
The Voters’ List is a list of eligible electors (people who can vote) in the 2014 Municipal Election. The List of eligible
electors within the Township of Puslinch will be available to view on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Clerk’s Office.
Voters may inspect the list to ensure their names are on it as well as make inquiries regarding the status of their school
support at the Clerk’s Office, 7404 Wellington Road 34. Alternatively, individuals may call the Township Clerk’s Office
commencing on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 during regular business hours at 519.763.1226.
A notice advising electors of where and when to vote will be sent to all eligible electors. Electors who are not on the Voters’
List will not receive a card, however, any person completing an application to amend the Voters’ List will be advised
of where and when to vote. Electors may also fill out the relevant documentation when voting, however, this will make the
voting process more lengthy.
Please note: To be an eligible elector, a person must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older and a resident of the
Township of Puslinch, an owner or tenant of land in the Township of Puslinch, or the spouse of such an owner or tenant
in the Township of Puslinch and must not be prohibited from voting by law. For further information, please visit www.
puslinch.ca
A PERSON MAY MAKE AN APPLICATION REQUESTING THAT:
1. his / her name be added to or removed from the voters’ list; or
2. correct information relating to their school support
between September 2 and October 24, 2014, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Clerk’s
Office; or on Voting Day, October 27, 2014 at the location designated for you to vote.
Proper Identification is required. For a complete list of accepted forms of identification please visit www.puslinch.ca
A PERSON MAY MAKE AN APPLICATION REQUESTING THAT:
1. another person’s name be deleted from the voters’ list by filing an application on the prescribed form with the Clerk
at Township between September 2 and September 12, 2014.
Karen Landry
CAO/Clerk
The Township of Puslinch is committed to providing accessible formats and communication supports for people with a disability.
If another format would work better for you, please contact 519-763-1226 x 207 or [email protected]
September 2014
18
The Harvest Table
By Anne Day
As we sit at our antique pine harvest table, it
is easy to think back to times gone by, when
large families would gather around the table
to share food and conversation.
Our first harvest table, actually had pieces
added to the legs, as in olden times people
were shorter and to make it more comfortable for today’s families, pieces had been
added.
everyone enjoyed those antiquing expeditions.
But our children always had interesting
items to take to “show and tell” at school, so
it wasn’t all bad.
Today my constant question is “and where
do we put it?” As over the years we’ve accumulated our share of antiques.
But I encourage you to get started. It is
fun and even now, just the people- watching
alone is entertaining as people find assorted
treasures at these events. Trust me, there is
something for everyone.
There are a couple of shows coming up:
charge for children under 12 and for regular
Sunda market $2.
Check them out, it could be the start of a
whole new hobby for you, and it’s practical
too as much that was made in the past was
made to last and stand the test of time.
Wedding
announcement
Christie Antique Show
September 6, 8-5
Christie Lake Conservation Park
With 10 acres of vintage items waiting to be
discovered, there are items to please both the
novice and the most experienced collector.
Furniture, architectural antiques, stoneware,
Native artifacts, folk art, rugs, jewellery,
sports memorabilia, scientific instruments,
textiles, cut glass—if you can imagine it,
you can find it in one of the 1,200 collecting
categories featured at the show. Cost: $10
Aberfoyle Antique Market
Saturday show - September 20, 8-4
57 Brock Road South, Aberfoyle
Antiquing has been a popular pastime for
us, especially when we were newly married
and establishing our home, which today is a
mixture of the old and new, but mainly old,
and living in an old stone farmhouse, it all
fits in.
Many weekends were spent browsing the
different antique markets and shows, looking
for fun but practical items for our house that
we could put to good use.
And then we started collections - decoys,
old leather bound books, guns and glass.
Some of it is quite fascinating like the recipe
book my father found in Bond Street, London, England that contained recipes, clearly
from a large household –with its punch with
four quarts of brandy.
But it was the remedies for ailments that
were most entertaining. It would appear that
brown paper had great healing properties who knew? As for breast cancer, this diary
suggests that you tie a live toad to the breast if ye can stand the stench it says - maybe we
should be passing on this recommendation to
health professionals:).
All to say that over the past 40 years of
collecting, we’ve had fun - finding treasures
and honouring the furniture and life of our
ancestors. Although I must admit a few
months ago our daughter, now 35, joined
us as we entered an antique market, and was
quick to shudder and say it brought back
memories of her childhood, so I guess not
Held twice a year in May and September,
the Saturday shows attract 90+ special guest
dealers who join with the regulars: that’s
150+ to browse.
You’ll find one-of-a-kind treasures, selection, intrigue, and deals in all directions.
Open from Spring until Fall, the Sundayonly Market plays host to 60+ quality dealers
here for the entire season.
Cost: for Saturday show - $5 per adult, no
Hugh and Janice MacDonald are pleased to
announce the forthcoming marriage of their
daughter, Amy Elizabeth MacDonald, to
Nicholas John Sanders, son of Janice Grove
and Tim Sanders.
The wedding is to take place at Knox
Church, Crieff on Saturday, October 11,
2014.
Another project.
19
Tell us about your project!
Call us at 519.620.2299
or get some ideas at our website:
www.slotegraafconstruction.com
September 2014
MILBURN’S
Trusted & True
Trusted
Large inventory of 175
Quality low km vehicles
Full Service Facility
Oil changes, Tune-ups, Tires,
Alignments, A/C, Brakes etc...
Cars, Trucks, SUV’s, Vans
follow
us on
facebook
September 2014
Rd
.
ltb
yR
d. N
ssin
ck R
Ha
mm
ers
ley
Ma
Bro
Ca
519-822-9949
rdo
nS
t
r.
NO HIDDEN FEES -ALL Prices include
admin fee, lic transfer and E-Test ( HST extra )
Go
Bo
yce
D
www.milburnautosales.com
d. E
219 Brock Rd., Guelph
Da
ym
ond
HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9-8 | Friday 9-6 | Saturday 9-5 | Sunday 12-4
20
Tight harmonies,
youthful energies
By Barbara Bulmer
On September 26 at 7:30 in the
evening, Ellis Chapel will host two
Ontario premiere barbershop quartets,
Shoptimus Prime and Yonge Guns, two
groups who competed at the International
Collegiate Quartet Competition this summer
in Las Vegas.
Rob also noted that the almost perfect
acoustical quality of the chapel was very
appealing to the quartets, and they were
happy to be doing something in support of
the chapel.
“We are truly blessed to have this little
jewel right here in Puslinch that can attract
this type of talent and the many local talented musicians who play for us gratis for
the four summer services.”
This concert is part of the board’s ongoing effort to ensure Ellis Pioneer Chapel
survives for future generations to enjoy, for
its architecture and its historical importance
Shoptimus Prime Quartet
in our community.
Admission for this concert is “free-will”
Shoptimus Prime is a barbershop quartet
formed by four young guys from around at the door.
southwestern Ontario. Their credits include
Ontario 2012 District Champions, 2013
7th place International Collegiate Quartet
Competition, and 2014 Ontario Collegiate
Champions.
By Caroline Dunmore
They have facilitated youth a capella
workshops, opened for the Juno Awards,
The Guelph Humane Society is rolling out
busked on downtown Toronto streets,
Performed for a national advertising their official Barn Cat Adoption Program!
This program is in place for cats that
campaign, serenaded hospital patients and
disseminated the infectious joy of singing to would not be suitable for placement in
homes but still deserve a chance! If you
thousands of people.
With tight harmonies and youthful ener- have a barn or know someone looking
gies, these quartets are the new wave of for a barn cat that is fixed, microchipped
barbershop harmony.
and vaccinated, please email caroRob Black, chairman of the Ellis Chapel [email protected]
Trustee board told us the chapel board is
very pleased and privileged to be able to
attract two such eminent barbershop groups.
Barn cat program
Yonge Guns Quartet
Formed in August 2013 Yonge Guns
quartet are the rising stars in Ontario
barbershop.
Since winning the Ontario District Novice
Quartet Competition last fall, the quartet
has quickly become one of the most soughtafter barbershop quartets in the province.
21
September 2014
LI
ES
WA
IC
SO
D
on
gt
Cou
n
Bring your Household Hazardous
Waste materials for ty of Wellin
recycling and
proper disposal.
R
STE SE
8:00 am to 2:00 pm (NEW HOURS)
Wellington County Roads Garage
7396 Wellington Road 34, Aberfoyle
Open to County of Wellington residents only.
There is no charge to participate.
Commercial, institutional, industrial, and
agricultural wastes will not be accepted.
Some of the acceptable items include:
• paints
• used motor oil and filters
• glues
• batteries
• solvents
• mercury thermometers
• cleaners
• propane cylinders
• pesticides
• chemicals
• medication • fluorescent tubes
• antifreeze • aerosol cans
• medical sharps
(in a puncture proof container)
THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH
2013 Municipal Performance
Measurement Program
Take notice that the Corporation of the
Township of Puslinch 2013 Municipal
Performance Measurement Program is
available for viewing at the Township
Municipal Complex at 7404 Wellington Road
34, Guelph Ontario during regular business
hours or on the Township website at www.
puslinch.ca.
September 2014
Other disposal options can be found
at www.makethedrop.ca and
www.healthsteward.ca/returns/ontario.
Contact Solid Waste Services:
T 519.837.2601
T 1.866.899.0248
W www.wellington.ca/sws
22
V
2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
NOTICE OF NOMINATION
ELECTION DAY – Monday, October 27, 2014
Anyone proposing to be a candidate in the municipal election to be held on October 27, 2014 for the Township of Puslinch may file
a nomination form for the offices of:
Municipal Council
Mayor (1 to be elected)
Councillor (4 to be elected)
Nominations to be filed with the Clerk, Township of Puslinch
County Council
County Councillor Ward 7 (1 to be elected)
The Township of Puslinch is responsible for conducting the election for the Township of Guelph-Eramosa (Ward 1) and the
Township of Puslinch.
Nominations to be filed with the Clerk, Township of Puslinch
School Boards
Trustee, Upper Grand District School Board (1 to be elected)
The City of Guelph is responsible for conducting the election for Ward 6 – City of Guelph and the Township of Puslinch. Please
visit the City of Guelph website for more information.
Nominations to be filed with the Clerk, City of Guelph
Trustee, Wellington Catholic District School Board (1 to be elected)
The Township of Guelph-Eramosa is responsible for conducting the election for the Township of Guelph-Eramosa, Town of Erin
and the Township of Puslinch. Please visit the Township of Guelph-Eramosa website for more information.
Nominations to be filed with the Clerk, Township of Guelph-Eramosa
Trustee, Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (1 to be elected)
The City of London is responsible for conducting the election of the French Public School Board for the Region of Waterloo,
County of Middlesex, County of Wellington, County of Perth and the County of Huron. Please visit the City of London’s website
for more information.
Nominations to be filed with the Clerk, City of London
Trustee, Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud (1 to be elected)
The City of Brampton is responsible for conducting the election of the French Separate School Board for the City of Brampton,
Town of Caledon, County of Dufferin and County of Wellington. Please visit the City of Brampton website for more information.
Nominations to be filed with the Clerk, City of Brampton
Forms that are to be filed with the Township of Puslinch Clerk may be filed at the Puslinch Municipal Office, 7404 Wellington
Road 34 during regular office hours, Monday to Friday commencing Thursday, January 2, 2014 until the closing of nominations at
2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014 (Nomination Day).The term of office will be from December 2014 to November 2018.
Nomination papers are available in the Township Clerk’s Office or from our website at www.puslinch.ca. Candidates must provide
a declaration of qualification (form provided), proof of qualifying address and pay the appropriate nomination filing fee (cash,
debit (interac), certified cheque or money order made payable to the “Township of Puslinch”). Nomination fees are as follows:
Mayor$200.00
All other offices $100.00
No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes or incur campaign expenses
until he or she has filed a nomination paper.
For additional information regarding Municipal elections, please call 519.763.1226 or visit our website at www.puslinch.ca.
Karen M. Landry
Clerk
The Township of Puslinch is committed to providing accessible formats and communication supports for people with a disability.
If another format would work better for you, please contact 519-763-1226 x 207 or [email protected]
23
September 2014
Email
Comfortable Retirement Living
Quality care provided by friendly, professional staff
24 hours a day
Long and short term accommodation
(519) 822-2006
2113 Gordon St. Guelph, ON N1L 1G7
www.heritagehouseguelph.com
Ask about our Planned Service maintenance program
[email protected]
Your Local Realtors Since 1987!
Your Happiness is our Reward!
Nancy Aikens
Crista Aikens
Sales Representative
Sales Representative, LIcensed Assistant
[email protected]
519.824.9950 Ext. 238
September 2014
[email protected]
519.824.9950 Ext. 238
24
Changes to the Open
Air Burning By-law
By Graham Ross, Puslinch Fire and
Rescue Services
Puslinch residents can apply to the
Township office for a permit to conduct
open-air burning on their property, subject
to the conditions set out in the Township’s
Open Air Burning By-law.
Residents are encouraged to carefully review the By-law before filling out the Open
Air Burn Permit Application Form. The cost
of an Open Air Burn Permit is $20, payable
at the time of issue. Payment may be made
by debit, cash or cheque. The permit is valid
for the current calendar year in which it was
issued.
The Open Air Burning By-law has been
changed and approved by Township Council
on June 18, 2014. Please note the following
changes:
• No person under the age of eighteen
(18) shall light or ignite an Open Air
Fire.
• Open Air fires are permitted between
the hours of 7:00am and 9:00pm,
unless otherwise permitted by the
By-law or expressly authorized by
the Fire Chief.
• There must be fifteen (15) meters
distance from any building, structure,
hedge, fence, Highway or overhead
wire and the fire must be at least five
(5) meters from combustible articles
and ground cover.
• Open Air fires are not permitted if
the wind speed exceeds sixteen (16)
kilometers per hour.
• The By-law now permits an Officer
to fine for infractions.
• Failure to comply with any and all
of the provisions in the Open Air fire
By-law will result in an immediate
revocation of the Permit.
• Those found to be in violation or
those who conduct open air burning
without a permit will be liable for
all costs incurred by the Township
of Puslinch for any Emergency Response.
• A permit issued under this By-law
may be revoked by the Chief Fire
Official or his designate.
• Please note that current burn permits
are valid until the expiry date (no
additional cost).
Environmental Considerations
At certain times of the year and as conditions
warrant, the Fire Chief may issue a complete
ban on open air burning. When a ban is
issued, all open air burning is prohibited.
Also, no open air burning will be permitted
when a smog alert has been issued for the
forecast region of Wellington County, which
includes the Township of Puslinch.
Restrictions
Only unpainted wood, organic materials,
ground cover and paper products are to be
used for burning. Green wood, painted wood,
construction material, garbage, cardboard or
recyclable materials are examples of items
that should not be burned.
Please note that fires should be small and
they should be supervised at all times by an
adult. The fire must be extinguished when
there is no supervision. Fire extinguishing
equipment, such as a garden hose, should be
readily available and accessible.
Be a Good Neighbour
Obtaining authorization to have an open air
burn does not relieve an owner from their
obligation to comply with the Environmental
Protection Act of Ontario.
While burning, it is your obligation to
ensure that smoke does not interfere with
the ability of your neighbours to enjoy their
properties or conduct their business without
disruption.
Watch where your smoke travels and do
not burn when there are foggy conditions or
wind that will carry your smoke in a direction that will disrupt adjacent roadways or
properties.
to be present and proactive in the Township.
The fire department will be reaching out
to the public by going door- to- door with
important fire safety messages, inviting
them to ask questions, and giving them
the opportunity to get free assistance with
smoke alarm installation, if needed.
The Ontario Fire Code states that every
residence must have a working smoke alarm
on every level of their home, including
basements and outside every sleeping area.
The Township has the ability to lay charges when the Fire Code violations involving
smoke alarms are found. However, the focus
of the Home Fire Safety campaign will be
on the education and ensuring compliance
so charges will not be laid as a result of the
campaign as long as the homeowner brings
their home into compliance.
For more information, please contact
Fire Prevention, Puslinch Fire and Rescue
Services at (519) 821-3010.
Puslinch Fire & Rescue Services
Call Log
June & July 2014
Total Calls
Fires
Motor Vehicle
Collisions
Medical
Assistance
Alarms
Other
June
33
9 10
3 3
8 July
24
3
9
4
1
7
Home Fire Safety
Campaign
By Graham Ross, Puslinch Fire and
Rescue Service
Puslinch Fire and Rescue Service are
proud to kick off the annual Home Fire
Safety campaign. Fire department staff will
visit residences in the Township starting
September 1 until October 30, 2014 to
create awareness around smoke alarms in
homes and home escape planning.
Firefighters will be educating residents on
the importance of having at least one working smoke alarm on every level and outside
sleeping areas of your home.
They will also be offering to conduct an
inspection of smoke alarms to ensure that
they are in working condition and on every
level of the home (including basement) and
outside every sleeping area.
The Home Fire Safety campaign is a
unique program that allows the firefighters
25
Firefighters walking with Grandpa Bob on
his 4000km Walk fundraiser. Funds raised
go to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Over
$3000.00 was raised in Puslinch!!
September 2014
NPL_BWAd_7.5x9.75_Jan11.pdf
1
12-01-11
1:42 PM
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
September 2014
26
Puslinch Minor Soccer
Club Annual BBQ
Thanks goes out to Maple Lodge Farms,
Cardinal, and Nestle Waters for once again
donating hot dogs, hamburgers and water.
The volunteers (players and parents) that
By Alison McCrindle
helped to make this day such a great event,
Saturday June 14 was the date for this are a true example of a great team!
year’s PMSC BBQ and Photo Day. The
day started off a little bit chilly but it was
not long until the sun came out.
It was so wonderful to look around at all
of the happy faces, proudly wearing their
Timbits or Predator soccer jerseys. The
players had a great time on the inflatable
obstacle course and having their faces
painted.
It was heart-warming to watch the older
players help the young ones over the walls
of the obstacle course and the beaming
smiles of the little ones after the talented
face painters had decorated their faces.
Older and younger players alike enjoyed
finding out the speed of their kicked soccer
balls, at the radar gun station.
Over 600 people were served lunch.
MPP Ted Arnott sworn
in
Earlier this month, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted
Arnott was sworn in for his 7th term of office. Mr.
Arnott is pictured with the Clerk of the Legislative
Assembly of Ontario, Ms. Deb Deller. MPPs were
back to work at Queen’s Park starting on July 2, as
the Ontario Legislature commenced a summer sitting
of the Provincial Parliament.
WOOD SHAVINGS
Located in Rockwood, Loads are 65 cubic yards
Able to be Dumped or Blown in
Please call for more info and pricing
519-856-2489 Shannon Bolen
HERWYNEN SAW MILL LTD
226-820-1032
[email protected]
Office: 519-856-2489
Fax: 519-856-0747
We Move Seniors!
E: [email protected] W: tscompletemovesolutions.com
Property Maintenance
Backhoe - Loader Services
Ideal for small areas
Custom Digging - Trenching - Augering
Landscaping - Retaining Walls - Fencing
Mike (519) 831-1808
27
September 2014
Puslinch, On, N0B 2J0
519-766-9593 or 519-993-1619
§
ColourƇDraperyƇFurnishings ƇLevolor Blinds
[email protected]
Electrical wiring and
maintenance of new
residential, additions and
renovations, commercial,
and solar projects
ECRA/ESA Licence# 7003077
Live your dream.
Paul Embro
Senior Associate
519.763.2197
519
[email protected]
519
Contact us for your free
guide to reducing taxes!
Investment
Planning Counsel
I P C I N V E S T M E N T C O R P O R AT I O N
12 DEER VIEW RIDGE, R.R.#3, GUELPH
519
September 2014
28
519-767-0768
[email protected]
Seen in Puslinch
By Marjorie Clark
On summer mornings, the bed of fuzzyheaded, lavender and pink flowers is abuzz
with activity. Honeybees, bumblebees,
hummingbirds,
hummingbird
moths
and butterflies work busily in the Wild
Bergamot, also called Monarda, Bee Balm,
Wild Horsemint and Oswego Tea.
A native plant, Bergamot is a member
of the mint family and was used by First
Nations people as a tea to address stomach
ailments.
Flowers and leaves have a strong, aromatic, herbal fragrance. It provides a lovely
show, when planted in numbers in an area
by itself. The wild variety is pale lavender
but it has been cultivated, such that there are
about 16 different species, ranging in colour
from white to bright red.
It grows best in full sun, with lots of
air circulation and likes to be kept damp.
Flowering occurs in the summer, early if the
season is arid and later, if damp.
Beloved by nectar seekers, if you want to
encourage them, this is a plant to grow.
agile flier, like Hummingbirds, able to fly
sideways or backwards.
Also known as the Clearwing Moth,
the Sphinx Moth and the Hawk Moth, the
Hummingbird Moth is 1 to 2 inches long,
whereas the Hummingbird is 3 to 4 inches
in length.
The Hummingbird Moth bear sturdy,
black antennae and unlike the Hummingbird, do not have a bill. It can roll up its
long tongue like a party noisemaker, when
it is not in use. Hummingbirds are aggressive and will not allow other Hummingbirds By Taste Real
in their territory but Hummingbird Moths
are tolerant and usually, a number will be Prepare your taste buds for a delicious
seen feeding in the same patch of Bergamot. local food dining experience at restaurants
throughout Guelph and Wellington this fall.
Each week a local restaurant will offer
a feature local food dish or full local food
menu for you to delight in.
Here is the schedule for September and
October.
Farmalicious has
started
Aug 29-Sep 5 Brew House on the Grand
Sep 5-11
Breadalbane Inn
Sep 12-18
Fifty West
Sep 19 -25
Woolwich Arrow Pub
Sep 26-Oct 1 Ox Guelph
Oct 2
Savour the flavours of
Minto
Hummingbird Moths have an olive green Oct 6-11
University of Guelph
head and thorax (chest), and a rust-coloured
bar across the abdomen. Tufts of hair, For more information, go to www.
protruding from at the end of the abdomen guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca
resemble a feathered tail. At first encounter,
it is difficult to believe that they are insects.
The Bahá’í Faith
What, you ask, is a Hummingbird Moth?
The Hummingbird Moth is often mistaken
for a Hummingbird, as it wears similar colours and feeds in daylight, hovering in
front of flowers and sipping nectar with its
long proboscis (tongue). As well, it is an
[email protected]
If thine eyes be turned towards mercy, forsake the things that profit
Thee and cleave unto that which will profit mankind.
— Bahá’u’lláh
www.ca.bahai.org
866- 878 5556
29
www.michaelchong.ca
September 2014
519 822-9600
361 Southgate Drive, Guelph
Dr. Barb Deter and staﬀ oﬀer
veterinary medical, dental and
surgical care with personal service in
this pet-friendly facility.
www.southgateanimalhospital.ca
Frank Cazzola
Master Electrician
September 2014
30
Efficient Effective Service
•
•
Custom Home Wiring
Lighting Retrofits
•
Troubleshooting
•
•
•
Pools and Spas
In-Floor Heating
Generators
tel 226.203.0633
[email protected]
Talk over tea on
Tuesdays
By Gabriella Cabral Taveres
“You, know! In my early days, there was
not a day that went by that we did not visit
with a neighbour” Isobel said to me during
one of our chats over her fence when I
would stop to say hello after my walks.
I thought about her comment and it
brought me back to my early childhood
years. In the months of July and August,
the neighbours would sit in the porch and
chat away the evening telling stories of
long ago. The children would play hide
and seek, hopscotch and skip for a while
and would eventually join the adults to
listen to the stories shared by the elderly
neighbours.
The next day, after my walk going past
Isobel’s fence, I called on her. She stood
up from her chair on the porch and walked
to the fence with a big welcoming smile.
“Isobel, I was thinking about what you
said to me yesterday. I think we should
start something with the neighbours. In
July and August we could have a garden
tea once a week. We will invite seven
neighbours to join us, we can start in my
garden and then take turns at each of the
neighbour’s garden” I suggested excitedly.
“What a great idea! Let’s do it. Tuesdays
are great days” she said smiling happily.
I typed a little note inviting the neighbours to join us on the first Tuesday of July
which happened to be July 1. We could
not ask for a better day than Canada Day
to birth this activity; to sit amidst a garden,
sharing Canadian stories, getting to know
the neighbours, making memories, building
community.
Isobel and I walked to the neighbours and
personally hand delivered the note. I was
happily surprised that everyone knew Isobel
and she was greeted with open arms.
On one of the walks back from delivering
the invitation Isobel made me laugh when
she said “Boy, I’m getting hugged and
squeezed all over and you’re not.” She was
right. We have lived in Puslinch for eighteen years and for most of the neighbours
this was the first time I personally met them.
Oh! I can find lots of reasons or excuses
as to why we had not connected with the
neighbours. Yes, life was/is busy; building
the house, raising the children, working on
careers, family, chores, so finding time to
meet with neighbours was always a thought
for the future when life would be less busy.
Shortly after we started our “Talk over
Tea on Tuesdays” Isobel found out she was
moving from her home to a seniors’ home
on August 1.
I realized I had very little time left to connect with my next door neighbour, so every
single day in July I visited with Isobel in
the evening as much catching up needed to
be done.
“Talk over Tea on Tuesdays” became
something we looked forward to doing on
Tuesdays. We enjoyed the beautiful gardens, sat, chatted, connected and enjoyed
chilled water on the hot evenings and tea on
the cool evenings. What a great community-building activity for the summer months.
We hope that “Talk over Tea on Tuesdays” spreads throughout Puslinch...seven
neighbours...seven
Tuesdays...beautiful
gardens...chilled water...hot tea...lots of
stories... many memories...COMMUNITY!
Isobel Rankel, thank you for leaving
Puslinch with this great communitybuilding idea, for the stories and memories
shared, for the home baking many in the
community enjoyed and for your heartwarming smile. We wish you the best in
your future home. God bless!
GXi Canada Inc.
Outdoor Power Equipment Outlet Store
Neville Jackson, Owner/Operator
72 Copernicus Blvd, Unit # 3, Brantford
519-751-2111, gxioutdoorpower.com
Factory Direct STANLEY Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chipper Shredders,
Generators & Pressure Washers
31
September 2014
Bulbs in Your Garden
By Debra Thompson
Flowering bulbs are an important addition
to any landscape or garden.
Whether you enjoy growing bulbs in formal displays or in more naturalised settings
you can add extra interest by choosing companion plantings to enhance the appearance
of the blooming bulbs and also disguise the
untidiness of the foliage later on.
Bulbs such as daffodils Narcissus, tulips
Tulipa and hyacinths Muscari are able
to create quite a dramatic display when
planted in rows or blocks.
To increase impact you might consider
planting your bulbs under existing shrubs
or trees in your landscape.
Some bulbs which perform well under
trees and shrubs include: grape hyacinths,
crocus Crocus, winter aconites Eranthis
hyemalis, snowdrops Galanthus nivalis ,
bluebells Hyacinthoides non-scripta and
early maturing daffodils.
Forsythia Forsythia x intermedia has a
golden glow behind a mass of daffodils and
white lilac Syringa vulgaris shows beautifully next to ornamental onions Allium.
Viburnum Viburnum acerifolium, mock
oranges Philadelphus coronarius, hydrangeas Hydrangea arborescens and azaleas
Rhododendron spp. are other wonderful
flowering shrubs.
By carefully selecting spring bulbs to
match bloom dates with the bloom of the
shrub, they can provide a beautiful color
contrast with early flowering shrubs and can
be used in combination with smaller flowering trees such as crabapple Malus spp.,
bradford pear Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’
or redbud Cercis canadensis .
Combining bulbs in bloom with groundcover is another way to provide a pretty
backdrop and the groundcover remains as
the bulbs enter dormancy to accumulate the
reserves necessary for future bloom.
Many low-growing, spreading perennials
including thyme Thymus vulgaris, sedums
Sedum spectabile and creeping baby’s
breath Gypsophila repens and would welcome plant companions.
In shady areas try bulbs along with periwinkle Vinca minor, creeping Jenny Lysimachia nummularia, English Ivy Hedera helix
and spotted lamium Lamium maculatum.
Summer flowering bulbs preferring some
shade include tuberous begonias Begonia
tuberhybrida and caladiums Caladium x
hortulanum.
Gardeners generally associate bulbs with
springtime displays, however; some bulbs
actually begin to flower in fall, just as many
plants are fading.
The most popular of these bulbs are colchicum Colchicum autumnale, crocus Crocus and cyclamen Cyclamen hederifolium.
Liven up an area under a spring blooming
tree with these late flowering plants.
Naturalizing bulbs is the process of imitating nature with bulb plantings in an informal
garden setting.
Very early bulbs such as spring crocus are
sometimes naturalized in lawns to provide
colour. The key to successful naturalizing is
planting bulbs in random looking arrangements rather than in straight rows or patterns.
If space is limited you can still enjoy
growing a few bulbs in containers. Tulips,
hyacinths and miniature daffodils look wonderful in pots.
The time for planting is at hand. Planting
bulbs in the fall is an act of faith. Through
the autumn season they establish roots ready
to shoot forth blooms as soon as the earth
warms.
There is joy in seeing the first snowdrop
peek up from the cold earth to announce
spring is finally here. Just about the time you
thought winter would never end!
Debra Thompson is with Master Gardeners
Guelph - Wellington
SEPTIC
SYSTEM
IS CRITICAL TO YOUR HAPPY HOME
CALL
519-836-6370
MESSY AND EXPENSIVE
AVOID
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND
PRESENT
AD
SYSTEM FAILURE! THIS
FOR YOUR
LODDERBROTHERS.COM FREE ON-SITE
CONSULTATION
LODDER BROTHERS ISYOUR TRUSTED SEPTIC EXPERT
September 2014
LOD_Ad_GECommGuide_JBH_.indd 1
32
13-08-14 5:28 PM
The joy of reaping my
harvest
By Kim Hussey
Thinking about the publication of this issue
will signify the end of glorious summer
days and the beginning of the busyness of
Fall. The Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market venue
is changing from the seeds of spring to the
markings of harvest corn and apple bushels.
Ahhhh…. It’s Harvest Time.
September is often considered a time of
year that some cherish while others dread.
It is back to school time, the resuming of
activities and sports.
All of the leisure of the summer is replaced with routines and chores, tasks and
deadlines.
We embrace the many changes that await
us. We are sending children off to school
for the first time, or saying goodbye to our
post-secondary students as they embark on
their new journey away from home.
In every home, there is a different definition or emotional flavour to describe the
Labour Day weekend.
Visiting the prairies in sunny Manitoba
was one of my ventured summer destinations this past summer and the plains of the
beautiful prairie fields, decorated with the
occasional silos on the landscape was a
spectacular view I had missed since my last
trip to my birthplace. It reminded me of the
predictability Harvest brings. In Manitoba
the prairies call us to view the colourful or
perfectly groomed fields for endless miles.
As beautiful and unique as that view was,
I loved coming home to the breathtaking
farmland surrounding me, with the rolling
landscape which creates diverse and splendid beauty all around us.
While our circumstances change with
different September adjustments, we can
always count on the beauty and patterns
that harvest brings, not only for the farmers
amongst us but for all of us who enjoy the
field sunrises and sunsets throughout our
beautiful Puslinch township.
In my home, September is considered one
of the busiest months of the year. In apparent mourning the end of summer, it takes
me a while to remember and embrace that
autumn too is a beautiful season we have
been gifted with as Canadians.
Rather than letting go willingly, I hang on
to summer lovingly as tight as I can until it
is abruptly taken from me. This year is no
exception.
All five of my children will be embarking
with eager into their educational institutions this September. Dave is beginning his
Master’s Degree at University of Waterloo,
Chris is beginning his Journalism program
at Conestoga College, Mike is embarking
on year 3 at Laurier, Matt I can’t speak of
too easily as I watch him leave to chase his
dream in B.C. at the University of Victoria
and my baby girl Rachel is starting Grade 9
at Centennial.
I see my role as their mother like the
farmer toiling a precious harvest. Never
giving up, committed to the hard work,
recognizing and appreciating the beauty of
the field, I have not for one minute regretted
or resented tending to the task.
I remember Matt as a boy hated Labour
Day Weekend and had no use for the “back
to school” planning, shopping or adjusted
bedtime rules that came with it.
As a young boy, he would burst into tears
at the notion that summer holidays were
over, and yet once settled into his classroom
during the first week of September, he
transitioned and found the strength to “settle
in”.
This same boy will be leaving his Puslinch
Lake home to move to University of Victoria
this fall. For the next four years this will be
my September ritual of good-bye not only to
summer, but also to my son who unlike my
other boys, can’t just pop home for a dock
visit at mama’s.
Looking at the beautiful landscape of the
community we call home, it somehow gives
me peace at this emotional thought. I am
about to reap the benefits of my hard and
earnest harvest yet again. Seeing my children fly and soar, pursuing their own dreams
and creating their own beautiful landscape
in their own authentic way, is the joy of being the harvester.
Regardless of how we approach or view
the month of September, somehow by the
end of it, the world as we know it has settled
in. We smile to bring out our favourite
sweaters, love the scenic beauty of foliage it
brings, and have our routines for school and
extra-curricular activities ironed and figured
out.
We have made it through the month
of transition, ready to be grateful for the
upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, our next
long weekend after the controversial Labour
Day Weekend.
We hold hands with our family around the
table on Thanksgiving with a spirit of both
deep gratitude and positive attitude for all
we have, and our own unique and personal
harvest.
RELAX MORE,
CLEAN LESS!
SAVE UP TO
100
$
*
www.forestell.com
Get $20 off your first 5 regular cleanings.
*
DESIGN
[email protected]
(519) 362-1194
BUILD
MAINTAIN
519-836-3330
merrymaidsguelph.ca
33
September 2014
Farmology
•
•
There is a lot of terminology around food
and farming these days. Here is some
•
information about some these terms that
may help you better appreciate the variety
•
of ways farmers grow your food:
Biodynamic Farming
Biodynamic farmers strive to create a
diversified, balanced farm ecosystem that
generates health and fertility as much as
possible from within the farm itself.
Homeopathic preparations made from
manure, minerals and herbs are used to help
restore and harmonize the vital life forces
of the farm.
Biodynamic practitioners also recognize
and strive to work in cooperation with the
subtle influences of the wider cosmos on
soil, plant and animal health.
Canadian Organic Standards
These are federally approved criteria for the
certification of organically produced food.
Any food which is organic certified under
the Canadian Organic Standards can carry
the logo.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
An environmentally sensitive approach to
pest management that relies on information
on the life cycles of pests and their
interaction with the environment.
This information is used to manage pest
damage by the most economical means, and
with the least possible hazard to people,
property, and the environment.
•
conserve soil and water,
provide safe and fair
conditions for farm labour,
working
provide healthy and humane care for
livestock;
protect and enhance wildlife habitat
and biodiversity on working farm
landscapes,
and
reduce
on-farm
energy
consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions.
Locally Produced
This refers to the production of food from a
source generally agreed to be within a twoto three-hour drive of the end consumer of
the food.
My Pick
The MyPick program certifies that approved
farmers are the producers of the food they
are selling and aren’t resellers.
No Till
This is a system for planting crops without
plowing and without using herbicides
to control weeds, resulting in reduced
soil erosion and the preservation of soil
nutrients.
Organic
Organic farming relies on the natural
relationship between soil, plants and
animals (animals nourish the soil, which
nourish plants), and prohibits the use of
man-made chemicals.
Source: Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market website
Local Food Plus
http://aberfoylemarket.ca/farmology/
Size:
1.562 in.
This
group5.145
offers in.
a x
“Certified
Local
Sustainable” certification to farmers and
processors who work to employ sustainable
production systems that:
By Arlene Warner
Focus on rural Ontario
•
•
reduce or eliminate synthetic pesticides The Rural Ontario Institute released the first
and fertilizers;
set of Focus on Rural Ontario fact sheets for
avoid the use of hormones, antibiotics 2014 providing information on income in
non-metro (rural) Ontario.
and genetic engineering;
“Rural Ontario represents twenty percent
of the province’s population – about the
same population as Toronto - so it is critical that we all understand the ongoing and
emerging trends here,” says Janet Horner,
Rural Ontario Institute Board Chair.
“The information in this set of fact sheets
is revealing – not just for understanding
urban-rural differences, but also looking at
comparisons among rural areas.
For example, the average income in
non-metro was $5,048 less than the Ontario
average in 2011 and rural and urban male
incomes are farther apart than female ones.
Also, rural areas are doing very differently
than one another in terms of change in income.”
These Focus on Rural Ontario fact sheets
are based on Statistics Canada data and are
the first of a six-part series.
The series profiles key facts and figures on
population change, immigration/migration
patterns, youth employment and economic
trends.
Horner continues, “The information in the
2014 fact sheets will be relevant for those
concerned with
education, community
development and planning, municipal services, social programs and health services as
well as infrastructure.
By understanding what is going on in rural
Ontario, leaders can have informed discussions about the critical challenges facing our
society – in both our cities AND in our rural
communities.”
Many organizations do not have the
capacity to access Statistics Canada data, so
the Rural Ontario Institute commissioned
this series to help build understanding of key
demographic and economic trends affecting
this huge region of the province.
The Rural Ontario Institute is a non-profit
organization committed to developing leaders, initiating dialogue, supporting collaboration and promoting action on issues and
opportunities facing rural Ontario.
All Focus on Rural Ontario fact sheets are
available for download at: http://ruralontarioinstitute.ca/focus-on-rural-ontario.aspx
Ted ArnoTT, MPP
Wellington-Halton Hills
Web: www.tedarnottmpp.com
Phone: 1-800-265-2366
September 2014
34
Cook’s Corner
The organic difference
5. Taste and add more salt, pepper or curry
powder if needed.
By Barbara Paterson
Covered and refrigerated, salad will keep
Here are a few important points about organic
well for 1 to 2 days.
A nice salad for autumn! It is especially
farming practices:good with pork.
To complete the East Indian theme, I offer
grilled curried pork meatballs. They are easy • Organic practices ensure long crop
Indian Rice Salad
rotations, meaning that crops like
to prepare and inexpensive. Serve them with
corn and soybeans are only grown
a dollop of Balkan -style plain yogurt, naan
3/4 cup rice, preferably basmati
occasionally, with other crops like
bread and the above rice salad or a cucum1/2 cup chopped carrots
ber salad.
buckwheat, oats and barley playing a
1/2 cup chopped celery
major part in the crop rotation.
1 unpeeled apple, chopped
Grilled Curried Pork Meatballs
1 unpeeled pear, chopped
• Compost and manure are used in place of
1/2 cup peanuts
1 lb. lean ground pork
synthetic fertilizers. Organic pesticides,
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
not synthetic pesticides, are used to
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. mild curry paste
control insects and disease. Tillage is the
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp. Balkan-style plain yogurt
practice most commonly used to control
1 to 2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. salt
weeds.
Pinch of salt and black pepper
1. In a large bowl, stir together pork, • Organic farmers feed their livestock
1. Cook rice according to package
cilantro, curry paste, yogurt and salt.
grains that have not been treated with
directions.
pesticides and are not genetically
2. Shape into 16 meatballs.
modified.
2. Chop carrots, celery, fruit. Place in a 3. Thread meatballs onto metal or soaked
large bowl along with raisins.
wooden skewers.
The best way to find out how your food is
3. Prepare dressing by whisking olive oil 4. Place directly on greased grill or on
produced is to ask your farmer about his
with lemon juice, 1 tsp. curry powder,
greased foil over medium-high heat.
practices.
salt and pepper until well combined.
5. Close lid and grill, turning often, until
4. When rice is cooked, toss with dressing
thermometer inserted into centre of Source: We Farm Waterloo-Wellington
until all grains are coated. Then stir in
meatballs registers 160ºF (71ºC) for
vegetable mixture.
about 10 to 12 minutes.
35
September 2014
MUSEUM MATTERS
unique legacy. The exhibit is on display
until January 11, 2015.
Death and the County
Soldier - 1914-1918
Night at the
Movies: Gentlemen
Prefer Blondes
Visitors should bring lawn chairs and
blankets to sit in front of the big screen.
Cancellations due to poor weather or schedule changes will be posted on Facebook and
twitter or call the park at 519-621-3697.
Movies start shortly before sunset, and
the times vary between 8:45 p.m. during the
longer days of June and July to 7:15 p.m. in
September 12, 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 September.
pm) Admission by donation
There is a full slate of activities on www.
Join us for a 1950s night at the movies grandriver.ca/events
with sodas, treats and hula hoops! Tour the
Marilyn Monroe exhibit afterward.
Source: Circa
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the
First World War.
Many historians view Canada’s contributions as a turning point in the national
identity of young country.
The cost was enormous: one in eight
soldiers lost their lives and a generation of
survivors never healed from their wounds
and experiences.
This major exhibit pays tribute to the men,
women and families who suffered loss on
an unimaginable scale in battle and on the
home front.
Check out the exhibit at the Wellington
Museum, September 20, 2014 – March 29,
By Janet Baine
2015. www.wellington.ca/museum.
Come watch movies under the stars starting
at dusk every Friday night until the end of
September at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue
Road in Cambridge.
She’s one of the most celebrated HollyThe movies are free for GRCA Park Mem
wood actresses; discover the life and times bership and day pass holders. Or, up to six
of Marilyn Monroe through the collection
people in a vehicle can gain admission for
of Melinda Mason.
a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights
Over 100 items are on display in the Mustarting at 7 p.m.
seum and Archives this fall. Look through
This has been very successful for the last
Melinda’s eyes and discover Marilyn’s
few years. People come from all over.
Fergus Scottish Festival
GRCA Activities
Movies under the stars
at Shade’s Mills
Marilyn Monroe at the
Museum
From left to right: Wellington-Halton Hills MP
Michael Chong, Ted and Lisa Arnott, Township of
Centre Wellington Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj attend the
69th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
on August 9. Mr. Arnott was pleased to be the guest of
honour at the opening ceremonies.
28 Brock Road North
Puslinch, ON N1H 6H9
Phone: 519-224-0540
Inspiring Better Health
Need a Doctor?
Call Health Care Connect at
1-800-445-1822 or visit us at www.mangotreefht.com.
September 2014
36
Religious Services
ARKELL UNITED CHURCH
“The Little Church with a Big Heart”
600 Arkell Road at Watson
519-821-7623
www.arkellunitedchurch.ca.
Wonder Café, 9:00-10:00 AM
Fellowship, coffee.
Church Service 10:00-11:15 AM
followed by fellowship, coffee, juice, snacks
Nursery Care up to age 3
Sunday School for the children ages 4 and
up 10-11 a.m. every Sunday
“Enjoy singing? Join us! Choir practice on
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Music director: Lynn,
519-822-4809”
Sunday, September 14 - join us at Arkell
United Church, 600 Arkell Road, for the
launch of our new Sunday School program at
10 am. Stay for a barbecue lunch and a special
“Sunday Sundae” dessert.
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.
HISTORIC ELLIS CHAPEL, 6705 Ellis
Road
Website: www.ellischapel.ca
Wedding enquiries: 519-824-4679
September 21, 2:30pm Rev Wendy Brown Harcourt Memorial United Church, Guelph
Friday, September 26, 7:30pm Special
Closing Concert featuring rising stars in
Ontario barbershop circles: Young Guns
Quartet and Shoptimus Prime Quartet Free
will offering at the door
KNOX
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH,
CRIEFF 7156 Concession 1, Puslinch
519-824-8757 or 519-767-0928
Website: www.pccweb.ca/knox-crieff/
Interim Moderator: Rev. Mark Richardson
Worship Service at 10 a.m.
MOUNT
CARMEL-ZION
UNITED
CHURCH in Morriston at the corner of
Church & Victoria Streets
Phone: 519-822-8610
Website: www.morristonuc.com
Rev. Deborah Deavu on sabbatical
10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, Choir
“Everyone Welcome”
Sunday, September 28th – Celebrating our
174th Anniversary with guest speaker Rev.
Ellen Baynton-Walker Potluck (finger food)
lunch following the service
Food Drive supporting Chalmers Community
Services (Suggestion, canned vegetables or
peanut butter)
ABERFOYLE
AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY FAIR BOOK will not be mailed
this year. One can be picked up from the
Puslinch Library, Township Office, and other
locations around the Township.
ABERFOYLE FALL FAIR DANCE,
September 6th Puslinch Community Centre.
Dance to Puslinch Country Squires 8pm till
midnight, light lunch. Admission-$12.50 in
advance $15.00 at door. for ticket call 519763-9782.
BOOK SALE : Local history buffs take note:
Drop in at the historical society archives in the
library while you are at the Fair on Saturday,
Sept. 6. A selection of books, CD’s journals
atlases will be available. Proceeds to Puslinch
Historical Society.
PUSLINCH YOUTH GROUP Mondays
for Youth 8 to 15 from 7 – 8:30 pm.
Leaders are Sarah McCaig & Sarah Tosh. For
information for September go to puslinch.
[email protected] or Facebook
CHINESE BUFFET DINNER, Saturday,
September 6th at Freelton United Church,
155 Freelton Rd., Freelton. Catered by Kim
Shan of Ancaster. Tickets $20. Doors open
5:30, dinner served at 6 pm. Call 905-6591021 to reserve your seat
SENIORS’ SOUP & DESSERT Luncheon
Wednesday, September 10th at Duff’s
OUR
LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Church. 11 am Speaker from Canadian Mental
Health Assoc topic TBA. 12 pm Lunch , 1 pm
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Speaker. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend.
78 Freelton Road 905-659-3305
Father Wallace Metcalf
PILATES classes at Badenoch Community
Masses as follows:
Centre (4217 Watson Road – south of Well.
Saturday: 5 pm.
Sunday: 9 am. (Children’s Liturgy at the same Road #36) for FALL session begin Wednesday
September10 until December 10, 2014 (14
time).
weeks), cost $154. Beginners welcome! Three
Sunday: 11 am.
class times available: Wednesdays 9 A.M.,
CWL meetings: 2nd Tuesday
10A.M. (gentle/beginners) and 7:00 P.M.
Everyone welcome.
Please call Margaret at 766-9593 or email
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST REFORM [email protected] for more
MOVEMENT CHURCH
information or to register.
CROSS ROADS BIC CHURCH
We welcome you!
Bringing Help and Hope to Our Neighbours 3997 HWY 6, Puslinch ON, N0B 2J0
NEW PLAYGROUP starting in September!
4614 Wellington Road 32 at Concession 4
Tel.: (905) 659-1229
Place: Crossroads Community Church
E-mail: [email protected]
corner of Wellington rd 32 and Conc 4
Worship Service: 10:30 am.
website at: www.sdarm.ca
Puslinch. Contact : Karis Chester 905-380Disciple Land Children’s Program on Elder: Paul Gavric
0688 Ages 0-5years Come play with us! Free
Sunday morning.
Pastor: Dorin Burca
play, circle time, crafts. Starts Thursday,
Church Services:
September 11, 2014 9-11:30am. When
DUFF’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – Sabbath School for busses are cancelled due to inclement weather,
We welcome YOU!
(Children) and for Adults
playgroup is cancelled.
Brock Rd. S. & 401
11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
Rev. Marty Molengraaf
13:00 p.m. – Common Vegetarian Lunch
LINK UP WITH DUFF’S
Saturday,
Duff’s 519-763-1163 or Cell 519-820-4731
Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. – Prayer Meeting
September 13, 2014, in support of the
www.duffschurch.ca
Community Parish Nurse Program. New
Sunday Mornings:
Prices!! More Prizes!! Tickets on Sale NOW!!
9.45 am – Gathering Musical Rehearsal
1 pm Golf Victoria Valley Park G.C., 3 pm
No Charge under 70 words
10:30 am - Worship Service and
Kids’
Euchre & Games 6:30 pm Dinner for ALL
Program
+ Raffles, 50/50, Silent Auction, Door Prizes
11:30 am - Coffee Hour
VENDORS FOR ABERFOYLE FAIR DAY & Winner Prize Table. Sponsors will be
Thursday, September 4th Musical Adventures If you would like to be a ABERFOYLE FAIR announced - for tickets & more information
(Choir) resume at 7:30 pm
TENT VENDOR, September 6th, Fair Day call Duff’s: 519-763-1163 or www.duffschurch.
Thursday, September 11th 1:30 pm WMS Contact: 519-763-9782 or flo.peer@hotmail. ca
meeting, all welcome!
ca Discount for Puslinch residents and space
confirmed before August 15th.
Community Events
37
September 2014
KUMMONIWANNAGO Sunday,
September 14th at 10:30 am “Kids’ Day at
Duff’s” The more the merrier, with lunch
outside, FUN & GAMES and a Surprise!!”
Bring your bathing suit!!
MEN’S BREAKFAST September 16 at
8:00 a.m., Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell
Road Interesting topics and speakers Contact
Don at 519.763.4256
SENIOR’S LUNCH September 16 at 11:30
a.m., Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road
An afternoon of food, music, cards and
fellowship Contact Don at 519.763.4256
PUSLINCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
meeting Tuesday, September 16th., 7 pm at
the library. Prof. Donald Smith will discuss
First Nations Mississaugas of Puslinch and
surrounding area and their relations with
Europeans 150-200 years ago. All welcome.
Call 519-658-9923 for info.
‘SMART’ - Seniors Maintaining Active
Roles Together – A Program presented by the
VON, co-ordinated by Karen Harding, Parish
Nurse, beginning this Fall at Duff’s Tuesday,
September 16th 10 am Registration Only
and Thursday, September 18th 10 am
Classes begin: a program of gentle exercises,
delivering safe, appropriate physical
activities for healthy aging.
GUELPH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
General Meeting and Mini Show
September 23, 2014, at Dublin Street
United Church 7:30 pm Guest speaker is
Glen Brunetti, a noted speaker and food
demonstrator. “The Versatility of Herbs”
Tonight he will provide tips on growing a
variety of common and some less common
herbs and describe their culinary uses. He
will also share some historical and medicinal
qualifies of these valuable plants.
New members welcome.
For more
information, visit: www.guelphhort.org
FALL
SUPPER
AND
MUSICAL
HOOTENANNY WITH OPEN MIC
September 26 at Arkell United Church,
600 Arkell Road Come join us from 5:00
pm to 7:00 pm for our annual fall supper.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children
(5-12 yrs.) under 5 no charge. For tickets
or more information, please call Penny at
519.822.6709 or Teresa at 519.767.0963,
[email protected]. Please stay for
the musical hootenanny - you can sign up for
your time in the spotlight when you arrive.
Or if you are not interested in performing, just
join in at the sing-along times…or sit back
and enjoy. Goodwill donations accepted.
For more Hootenanny information, contact
Lynn at 519-822-4809
HOOFBEAT CHALLENGE Saturday,
September 27, 2014 at Sunrise Therapeutic
Riding & Learning Centre, 6920 Conc. 1,
Puslinch, ON. Trail ride, pet walk, walk
Walkers register at 9:00 am. Walk begins
at 10:00 am. Riders register at 10:00 am.
Ride begins at 11:00 am. BBQ lunch,
September 2014
prizes, goodie bag and T-shirt for pledged
participants. Participants are required to
raise a minimum of $50 to take part. Lunch
available for non-participants - $5.00 Charity
Fundraiser with all proceeds going towards
Sunrise’s programs for children and adults
with special needs. For more info www.
sunrise-therapeutic.ca or call office (519)
837-0558.
SENIORS’ POTLUCK LUNCHEON
Wednesday, October 1st at noon (gathering
from 11:30 a.m.) at the Community Centre
in Aberfoyle. The “Lightshine Singers”
will entertain. Event sponsored by Mount
Carmel-Zion United Church in Morriston.
Reservations appreciated call Mary Beth
at 519-822-6211 or email janetc@sentex.
net . Everyone Welcome – Bring a friend!
Mark your calendar also for the Christmas
Dinner on Wednesday, December 10th
with Entertainment by the “The Over The
Hill Gang”. Tickets will be available at the
October Potluck Luncheon.
COMMUNITY EUCHRE sponsored by
the OPTIMIST CLUB OF PUSLINCH,
will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 at
7:30 pm.at the Puslinch Community Centre.
(Next month - November 7, 2014) Cost $5.00
per person. Refreshments provided. All
Welcome! For information, please call Neil
Smith at (519) 837-3838.
TURKEY SUPPER Saturday, October 4th
at Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton Rd.,
Freelton. Roasted turkey dinner with all the
fixings. 2 sittings; 5:00 pm or 6:30 pm..
Tickets $15.
Call 905-659-7880 or
905-659-1021 to reserve your seat.
PUSLINCH SENIOR’S EUCHRE CLUB
Starting October 7th until December 9th....
past and present Puslinch residents are invited
to an afternoon of friendly euchre games at
the Puslinch Community Centre from 1:30
pm to 3:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
of the month.
Community
Announcement
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
[email protected]
BOOKING
AGENT
FOR THE
BADENOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Contact: Verna Hanning at 519-763-9726 or
519-822-5232.
38
BOOKING AGENT
FOR
DUFF’s
CHURCH Contact: Wendy McDonald at
519-763-1163 or [email protected]
BOOKING AGENT FOR THE OPTIMIST
RECREATION
CENTRE
AND
PUSLINCH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Contact:519-763-1226 or [email protected]
CROWN CEMETERY PUSLINCH Crown Cemetery Puslinch is located north
of Morriston at Brock Road and Highway
401. It is a non profit cemetery operated by a
volunteer board of managers and a secretarytreasurer. We welcome all denominations for
burials. For more information please visit our
website at www.crowncemetery.ca or contact
Darlene Harrietha at 519 822 0874 or email
[email protected].
DUFF’S PARISH NURSE reaching out to
all of the community of Puslinch through
shared faith and caring to promote healing
of body, mind and spirit. Don’t understand
what your doctor tells you? Have questions
about medications or preparing for surgery
or tests? Or maybe you just need someone
to talk to about a stressful situation. If you
have questions please call Karen Harding
Reg. Nurse 519-763-1163 or 519-829-3042 or
[email protected]. All calls confidential
THE MILL CREEK SUBWATERSHED
COMMUNITY LIAISON TEAM (CLT)
holds its monthly meetings the second last
Thursday of each month at 1 pm. at the
Community Centre in Aberfoyle. The public
is invited.
OPTIMIST CLUB OF PUSLINCH is
one of the most active clubs in the township.
Our focus is youth. We meet on the 2nd
(general meeting) and 4th (dinner meeting)
Tuesday of each month. If you wish to
become a member, please call our secretary,
Carl Gorman (519) 827-9306 or Don McKay
(519) 822-2984 or any Optimist member.
OPP. If you have a concern about a police
matter, please phone 1-888-310-1122 and
request to meet an OPP officer at the Puslinch
Township office.
PARENT-CHILD PLACE is a free dropin program for parents and caregivers with
children birth to 6 years. The program
runs Tuesday mornings at the Puslinch
Community Centre from 9:30-11:30 and
includes free play, snack, art activities and
circle time. If school buses are cancelled
due to inclement weather the community
centre is also closed and the program
doesn’t run. The program runs September
to June and does not run in July and August
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.”
Sue Gray
Independent Sales Consultant
www.susangray.norwex.biz
519-829-4008
DRUMLIN FARM ‘HERITAGE TASTE’
ORGANIC PRODUCE, EGGS AND MORE!
CELL# 226-343-9618
4565 WATSON ROAD S., RR1 PUSLINCH
[email protected]
Anything & Everything Handyman
Contact: Chris
Call or Text: 519-362-1020
Diamond Detailing
Professional Automotive Cleaning & Detailing
Guelph & Area 519-824-3915
SANDBLASTING • PAINTING
• PRESSURE WASHING • METAL ROOF COATINGS
• ANTI-CORROSION • FLOOR COATINGS • AND MORE
GMW RESTORATION SERVICES LTD.
CELL: 519-760-0490 OFFICE: 519-767-3375
HEAVY TRUCK &
FARM TIRES
SALES & SERVICE
Horse Riding Lessons
Beginners Welcomed
Call Now! 519-767-6067
www.cherrylaneequestriancentre.ca.
Cherrylane Equestrian Centre Inc.
Gay Kukovica CFP, CHS
Certified Financial Planner
Investment Representative
Freedom 55 Financial/Quadrus Investment Services
[email protected]
WOMEN IN CRISIS
Honest, Affordable and Reliable.
For information or Help Call the 24 hour crisis line
[email protected]
Kevin 519-827-8369
Physical - Sexual - Emotional Violence
519 836-5710 or 1-800-265-7233
CRO-AT Complete Business Services
SPECIALIZING IN TAX PREPARATION
Home Improvements and Renovations.
Space Available
Full Range of Business Services
Call (519) 763-6564
Stamp & Tea Studio
NOTARY PUBLIC
[email protected] PH (519) 767-0348
Paper Crafting Classes - Supplies - Custom Invitations
Morriston, Ontario (519) 836-8921
stampandteastudio.ca
ABERFOYLE FIDDLE SHOP
Violin Maker-Sales-Repairs-Lessons
Paul McDonald 519-763-9764
www.aberfoylefiddler.ca
(Retired Lawyer)
Affidavits sworn, Documents certified
Housecalls
Joe 519 823-2578
Village Family Restaurant
30 Brock Rd., Aberfoyle
Canadian & Greek
519-265-5455
PASSENGER & LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
Nicholas Beaver Road 519 763-7630
Advertising Rates: Contact Dianne Churcher (519) 763-6564 or [email protected].
PUSLINCH RED CROSS
HOME
HEALTH
CARE
EQUIPMENT
SERVICE
is
located
in
Duff’s
Presbyterian Church. For assistance call:
Ken Gunson:
Ev Winer:
Gary Will:
Fred Law:
519-824-6749
519-822-9479
519-763-3958
519-767-2462
PUSLINCH
TOWNSHIP
COP
COMMITTEE (Community Oriented
Policing). This is a group that acts as a liaison
between the public and first responders (Police,
Fire and EMS). We listen to safety concerns
and suggestions from the Township residents
and support Neighbourhood Watch Groups.
We are a member of Safe Communities
Wellington. Meets the last Wednesday of
each month at Puslinch Community Centre.
For more info call: Glenna Smith 519824-0217 or Karen Harding 519-829-3042
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
RESEARCH
PARTICIPANTS
NEEDED for University of Guelph
6-month Cheese Study. Must not be
taking Vitamin D supplements. Financial
compensation. 519-824-4120 Ext. 58081
or [email protected]
Dog sitter wanted
For adorable German Shorthair Pointer
puppy. Schedule varies, but minimum of
once a week and advance notice provided.
Close proximity to Crieff preferred.
Phone 519 767 9383 or email anne@
companyofwomen.ca
Looking for mature, responsible person to
do odd farm related light tasks at a small,
well kept horse farm, located in north end
of Puslinch township. No actual handling
of horses required. Flexible work times
for a few hours each week. Call 519) 8213826.
ROADWATCH — Do something about
dangerous, aggressive driving in Puslinch
Township. You can now report this to
www.roadwatch.ca or pick up an incident
form at the Township Office or Library
39
September 2014
Kathy Kinzie R.M.T.
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
Ferraro Construction Group
Painting/Renovations/Restorations/
Custom Builds
Puslinch 519-822-2324
www.ferraroconstructiongroup.com
Hayden’s Property Maintenance Ltd.
PROFESSIONAL LAWN & GARDEN CARE
fertilize programs,topsoil & mulch sales
bed maintenance Tel: 519-823-2188
AIR WAVE
Heating and Cooling
YORK 519 829-3666
Residential - Commercial - Industrial
ALL NATURAL
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
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
7 Tawse Place, Guelph
519 836-3700
Thee Kennel
Ph. (905) 854 4148 www.theekennel.com
MANUFACTURING
519-763-1233
409 Woodlawn Rd. W. Guelph
519 836-1157 or 866-304-3339
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
Exclusive Pet Boarding & Day Care
NORMIK MECHANICAL INC.
44
CatNap Cottages
Licensed Carpentry since 1989
Visit us at www.deckingaround.ca
WELDING, FABRICATION AND REPAIR SERVICES
CERTIFIED - MICHAEL VIOL (519) 837-0424
www.abermormanufacturing.ca
Ball Exteriors
Setting new standards in cat boarding
Large private suites with windows
www.catnapcottages.ca 519 766-0511
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
ABERMOR
Aluminum soffit, fascia, continuous eavestrough
Vinyl windows and doors. Free quotes
Greg Bowles - 519-841-0727
519-766-0081 or Email sjb@sjbbookkeeping.
Puslinch Community Centre
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Mornings
CALL SARA (519) 763-3906
www.whistlestoppreschool.com
FIGHTS INFLAMATION
HELPS WEIGHT LOSS
www.jeans.myevolv.com
Jean 519 824-0957
Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate
SJB Bookkeeping & Accounting Inc.
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Corporate
Tax, Personal Income Tax
Whistle Stop Co-Op Preschool
ABERFOYLE ANTIQUE MARKET
OPEN APRIL TO OCTOBER
CALL 519 763-1077
“ēvolv”
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre
Little Breeches(4-7 yrs) Fall Session Begins Oct. 4th
Volunteers Needed Year Round
Ph.519-837-0558 or
Heating & Cooling
Trane TM Heating & Cooling Equipment
Ronald A. Oosterveld 519 829-3163
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
BACKHOE - LOADER SERVICES
Custom Digging - Trenching - Augering
Landscaping - Small Retaining Walls
Mike 519 831-1808
C. R. (Roger) Gordon
Livestock Trucking
R.R. #3, Guelph
Call 519 763-0667
Call THE PAINTER SISTERS!
Paint/Paper/Color Consulting
Senior Disc/Free Estimates-Arlene
Guelph & Area 519-822-6119
A Change of Pace
BUILDING AND
LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
500 Maltby Road Guelph, ON
(519) 780-0400
Frank’s Small Engine Repair
Repairs to lawn mowers, snow blowers
and gas powered lawn tractors
871 Watson Rd. South, Arkell
519 821-6895
RESTAURANT
Hwy #6 -- South of 401, Morriston Plaza
519 767-9987
WHERE IS JACK?
Vinyl Windows & Siding Specialists
Since 1976 www.whereisjack.ca
Jack’s Aluminum Ltd 519 822-5000
Stitchery & Alterations by Diane
6988 Wellington Rd. 34
519 763-9836
Monday - Friday
9 am. - 4 pm.
Alton Boarding Kennel
Allsport Labrador Retriever
4424 Victoria Rd. S. Puslinch 519 836-8857
www.allsportlabs.com
Aberfoyle Family Chiropractic
Chiropractic Care for the Whole Family
32 Brock Rd., N. Aberfoyle,
519-763-1200 / www.aberfoylefamilychiropractic.com

September 2014 - Puslinch Pioneer

Transcription

Similar documents

Heritage Committee Monday, November 16, 2015 7:00 p.m. Council

The Lake - Puslinch Historical Society

Aberfoyle Farmers` Market

Reopens on May 23 - Puslinch Pioneer

April 2015 - Puslinch Pioneer

The Penn Township Campus Landscaping Beautification Project

Family Day Classic

Loyalist Township - County of Lennox and Addington

PC Minutes - Warwick Township