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SECOND SECTION TOTHE WELLINGTON ADVERTISER
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 5, 2010
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTFamily & Children's Services of Guelph & Wellington needsVolunteer Drivers in the cities of Elora/Fergus and immediate sur-rounding area, to provide transportation services to and fromappointments for children and families. Mileage reimbursed /ori-entation and training provided. Please contact Eva Marmurek at519-824-2410, ext. 509.
FEBRUARY 5Optimist Club of Puslinch, Community Euchre. 7:30pm. At the
Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person. Refreshments pro-
vided. 50/50 draw. All Welcome.
FEBRUARY 6Listowel Legion Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance - Dance to "Fare
Enuff" 6pm. $25/person.
***
Running until April 4, Arts of China. A travelling exhibit from the
Royal Ontario Museum. Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin St. S.,
519-836-1221. Chinese history, culture and classic traditions
come to life through the explorations of three materials closely
associated with China-jade, bronze and ceramics. Regular admis-
sion. Open daily 1-5pm.
***
Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,
Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ($8 on Band nights). Join us for fun,
exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015.
***Fergus Legion Cribbage Tournament. Registration 11:30am. Start1pm sharp! $20 per team.
***Fergus Fall Fair Dance. 8:30pm-12:30am. Presenting “BillBeattie’s Band”. Elora Community Centre. Tickets $20 per cou-ple. Door prizes, late lunch. Age of Majority. Call John Broadfootfor tickets. 519-843-1055.
***Feb. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 8pm, Feb. 7 at 2pm- Elora CommunityTheatre presents "Having Hope at Home" a new Canadian play.Tickets available at Fergus Grand Theatre 519-787-1981.
***Erin - Video Dance Party. 7-10pm. Centre 2000 Youth aged 7-14.$10 admission.
***Crown Cemetery Annual Meeting, 1pm, Duffs Church, Puslinch.For more information contact Darlene Harrietha, 519-822 0874.All Welcome.
***Knitting Workshops. Some prior knitting experience would behelpful. Knitting with Wire and Beads, 10-12pm. Make a necklaceand/or a bracelet. Bring your own needles (4-5mm straight or cir-cular). Two-handed fair-isle knitting, 1:30-3:30pm. Learn to workgorgeous colours into your knitting quickly and easily. Bring yourown needles (any length circular, 4-5mm) and whatever woolyou’d like, or practice on our stash. For more information, CallRebecca at 519-994-0064. www.ashlarhouse.ca
FEBRUARY 7Open Jamboree at the Mount Forest Legion Branch 134. 1:30-5:30pm, General Admission - $2, Roast Beef Dinner - $12(including admission). Musicians no admission, $5 for dinner.
***Fergus Legion Super Bowl party. $5 per person. Chili & Sausageon a Bun. 4pm.
***Gardening Conference. Elora & Salem Horticultural Society pres-ents five speakers, lunch, door prizes, garden items. $35 inadvance; 9am - 3:30pm at Elora Legion, 110 Metcalfe St., Elora.519-846-5533.
***Super Bowl Party Harriston Legion #296 Doors open at 3pm.Chili Cook Off – everyone welcome to enter. Judging to takeplace at 6:30pm.
***St. George’s Anglican Church Harriston 4:30-6:30pm pancake &sausage supper (all the pancakes you can eat). Dessert included.$8 per person. Everyone Welcome.
***Super Bowl Sunday at the Elora Legion Br. 229. Roast Beef din-ner at 5pm, prizes, and big screen TVs. Tickets $20 each for din-ner and prizes. Come out and join the fun.
***Fundraising evening of Prayer and Sacred music for Families inHaiti. 7:30pm. St. John Church , 131 Georgina St. Arthur.
FEBRUARY 8Harriston & District Horticultural Society meeting, at 7:30 pm,Harriston-Minto Community Auditorium. Speakers-MargaretReidt "Planting by Signs of Moon & Companion Planting" andWilla Wick "Towel Folding".
FEBRUARY 9Parkinson’s Society, Guelph-Wellington Chapter 2pm Zehr’sCommunity Room Imperial Rd/Paisley Blvd. Guelph. A nutritionexpert from the Health and Performance Centre, NutritionDepartment U of G will speak to us about “Nutrition for theParkinson Patient”. Contact: Chris Young 519-829-1749.
FEBRUARY 10Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre & Bridge Night. Rockmosa
Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch &
prizes to follow.
***Euchre, Harriston Legion #296 Start at 8pm. Light Lunch provid-ed. $5 per person. Bring a Partner.
***The Grand Quilt Guild meet, at 7:30pm at the Royal CanadianLegion in Fergus. Guest speaker Millie Cumming featuringSpicing up Quilts and Block of the Month is Spring. Everyonewelcome.
FEBRUARY 11Casting call at Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh, for “A Stingin the Tale” a murder mystery by Brian Clemens and DennisSpooner, directed by Jo Phenix. 7:30pm. Character and plotdetails at www.centurychurchtheatre.com. Information 519-855-4586.
***Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm, $2.50includes lunch and prizes.
***“Creative Music Festival/Symposium” Bob Gluck, the acclaimedAmerican pianist and composer of electronic music and installa-tion works kicks off the start of the Creative Music Festival.Concerts start at 12:10pm. MacKinnon Room 107 (GoldschmidtRoom) School of Fine Art and Music, University of Guelph.Admission FREE – donations gratefully appreciated. EveryoneWelcome!
***Arthur Seniors Bid Euchre- every Thursday at 1pm. Arthur SeniorCitizens’ Hall. Everyone welcome. Call 519-848-3469 for moredetails.
***Free In -Home Care and Long -Term Care Home PlacementInformation Sessions. 5 – 6:30 pm. Activity Room 2 EvergreenSeniors Centre 683 Woolwich St., Guelph. Fully Accessible. Toregister, call Patti Hirsch, Waterloo Wellington CCAC, 519-883-5500 Ext. 5190.
***The Guelph Field Naturalists and Jeremy Shute present The GhostRivers of Guelph at the Arboretum, U of G Campus at 7:30pm.Everyone welcome. Goodwill donations are appreciated.
FEBRUARY 12Teachers in Concert Valentine Gala, 7:30pm at New Life Church,400 Victoria Rd. N., Guelph. Admission: $15 / Children: $5,Silent Auction opens at 7pm. Come hear some of Guelph's mosttalented music teachers!
***Spaghetti Dinner, St. Teresa of Avila Church, 19 Flamingo DriveElmira. Continuous service 6-7pm. Take out available. Tickets$8.50- adults, $4.50 children 6-12, 5 and under free. Call 519-669-3387 for tickets.
***Chilifest- 11:30-1:30pm at the Fergus Legion. Join in on the funand help the Community Resource Centre support families in ourcommunity. Tickets $10. Plus a silent auction.
FEBRUARY 13EWCS and Erin and District Lions Club are hosting the Mayor’s
Valentine’s Dinner and Dance $75 each, catered by David’s
Restaurant, and dancing, with music provided by the Itchy and
Scratchy Band. Door prizes, silent and live auctions, opportunity
to meet with the mayors from both the Town of Erin and the
Township of Guelph Eramosa. For ticket information please call
Sue at 519-833-9696 x 226.
***Arthur Seniors Euchre 1pm. Arthur Senior Citizens’ Hall.Everyone welcome. Call 519-848-3469 for more details.
***Listowel Legion Texas Horseshoes - Register at 11am. $5/person.
***
Spotlight On Heritage 9:30-5pm. Stone Road Mall, Guelph,
Guelph Museums and other local heritage groups organize dis-
plays to celebrate Heritage Day at Stone Road Mall. 519-836-
1221.
***
Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,
Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ($8 on Band nights). Join us for fun,
exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015.
***Valentine Soup & Sandwich Luncheon and Bake Sale KnoxCalvin Presbyterian Church. 135 Elora St. S., Harriston. Lunch$7.
***Jamming at the Drayton Legion, 2-6pm. Come to play, sing,dance, enjoy.
***Come out and chat with old friends, meet new ones; browsethrough old photos and explore your family tree! There will besome books for sale. Light refreshments available for purchase. Adonation of a Toonie is appreciated. Sponsored by the Eden Millsand District Community Club.
***Maryhill CWL & Kof C Valentine Supper. Ham & Scalloped pota-toes. 5:30pm, 7pm. Adults $14, children $7, 5 and under free.Must purchase tickets in advance. Call Mike at 519-648-3394.
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ERIN - It’s been well overthree years since Erin Radio’sfirst broadcast, but the smallcommunity station continues toevolve.
“We’re still trying to findour feet,” Jay Mowat, chairmanof the station’s board, said witha smile from the station’s sec-ond floor studio overlookingMain Street in the village ofErin.
The 50 watt station, operat-ed by about 70 regular volun-teers and 35 program hosts on101.5FM, regularly tinkerswith programs and personnel tosee what fits.
“We try to do as much localprogramming as we can,”Mowat said, adding the stationtries to play one local song anhour, and also produces tworegular 60-minute local musicprograms.
In addition to a myriad ofspoken word programs andmusical styles ranging fromrock, pop and country to jazz,soul and blues, the station alsooffers live reporting from localevents like elections,Remembrance Day services,Santa Claus parades, fall fairs,the Erin Rodeo, the home andlifestyle show and most recent-ly, the Olympic torch relay.
“We try to get out into thecommunity and connect withthem,” Mowat said. “We try tobe as plugged in locally as wecan.”
Erin Radio started inOctober of 2006 in response tothe apparent need for a localemergency broadcaster, Mowatexplained.
After the infamous blackoutof August 2003, Nestlé WatersCanada offered free bottledwater to Erin residents, butmany were unaware of thelocal company’s donation. Thatcaused a few people in town,including Mowat and ErinMayor Rod Finnie, to musethat a local radio station wouldhelp keep residents informedduring such emergencies.
A small group of very dedi-cated volunteers, includingMowat, Brett Girven andDavid Spencer, took the ideaand ran with it. Over the nextfew years, with the help of thetown and other generous bene-factors, local support for theidea grew.
“This is a very good com-munity for volunteerism, andresidents really support us,”Mowat said. “I think the com-munity likes what we’redoing.”
He stressed the support ofthe municipality - both finan-cially and otherwise - has been
instrumental in the station’ssuccess.
“The town has been incred-ibly good to us,” Mowat said,noting council’s 2006 donationof $10,000 helped cover halfthe cost of a new generator,which allows the station tooperate during power outages.
The town also supportedErin Radio’s original CanadianRadio-television and Teleco-mmunications Commission(CRTC) application in 2005and provided written and finan-cial support ($2,500 in 2008) tohelp the station with its initia-tive to increase its broadcastingarea.
Finnie said council tries tosupport any organization thatprovides a benefit to the com-munity, and thus far its rela-tionship with Erin Radio hasworked out well.
“It’s been a great addition toour community; it adds animmediacy to our ability tocommunicate with residents,”Finnie said. “We think they’reimportant to have.”
In the beginning the maintask was getting word out thatErin Radio was actually on theair, Mowat said, “But now thejob is getting regular listeners.”
With that in mind, stationofficials will be launching amarketing drive this spring tobetter inform residents ofscheduling and the various pro-grams offered by the station.
But if Erin Radio reallywants to gain more listeners, itfirst has to increase its powerand change frequencies.
Currently, its 50 watt signalcan be received within
a five
kilometre radius only, meaningthat even in nearby Hillsburgh -the municipality’s other majorresidential area, which isknown for its rolling hills - thereception can range from poorto non-existent.
Officials want to increasethe station’s power five-fold, to250 watts, in order to expandits range to include the entiremunicipality; and they alsowant to build a larger tower.Those moves would go hand-in-hand with a change in fre-quency, from 101.5 to 88.1FM.
“We’re unprotected rightnow,” Mowat said, explainingthat anyone could step in andalso use the 101.5 frequencyand interfere with Erin Radio.Stations that broadcast at 51watts and higher are consideredprotected.
In August of 2008, ErinRadio was threatened by threeGuelph companies seekingapplications to use the same101.5 frequency. Fortunately,about a year ago the CRTCdenied all three applicationsbecause it was “not convincedthat the Guelph radio marketcould support the introductionof new commercial radio serv-ices at this time.”
But the issue has come upagain; this time with
Durham Radio Inc. - one of theGuelph applicants - seeking anew radio station inOrangeville on what Mowatsuspects will be 101.5FM.
“At the end of the day I’mquite happy Orangeville is get-ting its own radio station,” hesaid. “I think having moreradio stations is a good thing.”
But the Orangeville station,despite having a relatively“small footprint,” could still“knock us off the air,” headded. It also wouldn’t surpriseMowat if there were more
applications out of Guelph forthe 101.5 frequency next year.
“There’s very little room foranybody any more on the FMspectrum,” Mowat said,explaining why so many com-panies are after the 101.5 fre-quency.
So Erin Radio officialsapplied on Jan. 5 for a changein frequency to 88.1, as well asan increase in power to 250watts. They hope a fundingagreement can again bereached with the town, as costscould range from $20,000 to$30,000 for a new transmitter,antenna and signal processor.Mowat expects to hear back
from the CRTC sometime inMarch.
In the meantime, volunteersare ramping up their fundrais-ing efforts - including anotherOntario Trillium Foundationgrant application to replaceprovincial funding that ran outlast summer - to accommodatefor slumping ad revenue.
“We’ll always sell adver-tisements, but I don’t think weshould be dependent on them,”Mowat opined.
Station officials are alsoexcited about new programs, inparticular the December arrivalof the husband-and-wife teamof Paul and Carol Mott, for-merly of Newstalk Radio1010AM in Toronto.
“They bring a whole newcache. It’s a very professionalshow,” Mowat said of theMotts. “We’re very happy withthe relationship.”
Erin Radio has formed apartnership with the Motts,who were laid off fromNewstalk 1010 in August andnow distribute their showonline at www.themotts.ca.
Because they own a hobbyfarm just south of the village,the Motts agreed to record theshow at Erin Radio, weekdaysfrom 11 to 12pm, with plans tomove to two hours very soon.They are offering the show toany radio station that wants it,with stations in Bolton andCaledon already signed on.
“It’s worked out perfectly,”Carol Mott said of the partner-ship with Erin Radio. “We’rejust thrilled.
We’re having so much fun ...The people there are so enthu-siastic and helpful.”
It doesn’t hurt, she added,that the Motts are now theirown boss, nor that the trip tothe station is only five minutesincluding a stop for coffee, asopposed to the long commuteto the Toronto area.
And while the Motts maybe the station’s newest hostsfrom the Erin area, they cer-tainly aren’t the the only ones.In fact, all Erin Radio hosts livewithin a 30 minute drive, withall but a handful from right inthe Town of Erin.
Also, the station just mightbe shaping the careers of futurebroadcasters through itsinvolvement with Erin DistrictHigh School (EDHS) students.
Since its inception the sta-tion has always welcomed co-op students from the school,and last year, with the help of a$10,000 grant, it started “TheSesh,” a 30-minute programfeaturing EDHS students thatruns Mondays, Wednesdaysand Fridays at 12:30pm and isalso broadcast at the school.
“We’ve got a good connec-tion with the youths of Erin,which I think is pretty cool,”Mowat said, adding it’s all partof the station’s ongoing com-mitment to its community.
“All of this and nobody getspaid,” he said with a laugh.
For more information onErin Radio, visit erinradio.ca.
Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 5, 2009 PAGE THREE
“We try to get out into the communityand connect with them ... We try to be as plugged in locally as we can.”
- Jay Mowat, chairman of the Erin Radio board
Jay Mowat, chairman of the board, and Jessica Mott, producer of The Motts show
Erin Radio:
Commitment tocommunity keeps
small stationgoing
by Chris Daponte
Jessica Mott produces her parents’ show and even chimes in
with some commentary of her own from time to time.Carol and Paul Mott, formerly of Newstalk 1010, now host their
weekday show at Erin Radio, located just five minutes from their home.
PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 5, 2010
(MS) -- Think about someof the most romantic momentsfrom cinematic history -- oreven from those hush-hushconversations between friends.Kissing was likely part of whatmade these moments so magi-cal. Good kissing is an artform. Think Rhett Butler andScarlett O'Hara in "Gone Withthe Wind," or when Noah andAllie embrace in the rain dur-ing "The Notebook." Frankly, akiss can often make or break aromantic endeavor.
Forty-five percent of adultsin the U.S. believe a romantickiss is one of the most mean-ingful Valentine's Day gifts,and 50 percent expect toreceive one, according toAndrea Demirjian, author andproclaimed "kissing expert."With so much pressure putbehind one act of intimateexpression -- this catalyst forhormone release, which has the
potential to induce euphoria --it's best to learn how to putyour best kiss forward, espe-cially in time for Valentine'sDay.
The Perfect KissIn a society where so many
things are fast-paced, a goodkiss should not be -- especiallyif you want it to be remem-bered in the Kisses Hall ofFame. Gauge the moment, leanin slowly and rest your headagainst your partner's. Use afinger under the chin to lift hisor her face toward yours. In afluid motion, touch your lipsgently together and begin tobuild kissing momentum. Kissas though you have all the timein the world, and there's no oneelse but the two of you onearth. Deepen the kiss as seemsfit, and don't let it extendbeyond its natural life.
Kissing Dos and Don'tsDo embrace and share other
methods of touch while kissingto heighten the romanticmoment.
Don't smother the person sohe or she can't come up for air.
Do take your partner's feel-ings into consideration and kissonly when he or she is ready.
Don't let bad breath ruinyour kiss. Avoid pungent foodsif you anticipate kissing, andkeep breath constantly freshwith breath freshener.
Do change kissing positionsand vary who gets to takecharge to add spice and variety.
Don't smoke, or considergiving up the habit to be a bet-ter kisser. Few people want tofeel like they're kissing an ashtray.
Do kiss in private if this isyour first kiss together or youprefer not to have a public dis-play of affection, and so you canenjoy the kiss as long as you like.
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Chocolate is one of themost popular confections, asboth men and women admit tocraving. (About 40 percent ofwomen and 15 percent of menreport chocolate cravings,according to published stud-ies.)
Aztec Indians were some ofthe first people on record tohave enjoyed chocolate. Theirlegends held that cacao seedswere brought from Paradiseand that wisdom and powercame from eating the fruit ofthe cacao tree. Due to aspelling error, the cacao beansbecame know as the "cocoa"beans, probably by travelerswho misinterpreted the Aztecs.
Cocoa was first consumedas a bitter beverage. It wasn'tuntil English explorers broughtthe beans back to Europe andmixed it with sugar and milkthat chocolate began to evolve.Today, there are a variety ofchocolates for those with a
sweet tooth.Unsweetened chocolate:
This is pure cocoa that has nosugar added. It is commonlyreferred to as baking chocolate,and is bitter and not eaten rightout of the package.
Bittersweet chocolate:While still bitter, bittersweethas some added sugar.Generally high in cocoa solids(up to 75 percent), bittwer-sweet chocolate contains morecocoa butter than unsweetenedvarieties.
Semisweet chocolate:Thischocolate is slightly sweetenedduring processing. It may con-tain a little more sugar than bit-tersweet, but still a high per-centage of cocoa solids.Bittersweet and semisweetchocolate are often inter-changeable in recipes, butsemisweet seems to be the pre-ferred chocolate for bakers.
Milk chocolate: This is thesweetest variety of chocolatewith the most sugar, milk andleast amount of cocoa solids
(perhaps 20 percent). Milkchocolate is commonly usedfor candy bars. It is not goodfor baking because the milkprotein can interfere in the tex-ture of the finished baked prod-uct.
White chocolate: Someargue that white chocolate isn'treal chocolate. That's because itis made from sweetened cocoabutter with added vanilla andmilk solids, but contains nococoa solids. However, since itcontains cocoa butter, whichcomes from cocoa beans, it is achocolate derivative.
German chocolate: Germanchocolate actually has nothingto do with Germany, but with aman named "German" who cre-ated the confection. It is a darkchocolate but sweeter thansemisweet.
Conveture: A high-qualitybaking chocolate that containsmore cocoa butter than regularchocolate. Conveture means "tocover," and it is often used forcoating truffles or in frostings.
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Oftentimes Valentine's Dayis seen as the perfect time forpopping the question. After all,what better day than a daydevoted to love to start thejourney of a new life together?
Valentine's Day is knownfor many symbols, all of whichcan be used as the backdrop foryour proposal to ensure that itis memorable and special.
If you want to propose onFeb. 14, here are some ways todo just that.
* Propose on bended kneeat sunset on the beach. Even if
it is cold where you live, theseaside is often a romanticplace - and a memorable one aswell.
* Nestle the engagementring inside one of the blooms ina floral bouquet. Instruct yourwould-be mate to sniff out thesweetest flower.
* Open a box of chocolates,remove one of the treats fromits paper liner and place theengagement ring inside instead.
* Create a pull-string heart-shaped pinata. Place treats,including the engagement ring
(in box) inside of the heart. Letthat special someone discoverthere's more than just candyinside.
* Consider proposing earlyin the day, rather than at nightover dinner, so you can enjoythe entire day together.
* For a really memorableday, think about proposing andeloping on the same day.
Keep in mind thatValentine's Day is not a magi-cal day for everyone, and a pro-posal on this day may backfire.One may equate the day withlost loves, break-ups, or simplyfeel that there are other daysbetter suited for romanticmemories.
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With Valentine's Day uponus, couples across the countryhave once again fixed theirfocus on romance. For thosecouples enjoying a romanticevening at home this Valentine'sDay, the following films aresome of the most romantic thesilver screen has to offer.
* "Casablanca" (1942) --Few films are considered moreromantic than this HumphreyBogart classic. Co-starringIngrid Bergman, "Casablanca"is today considered a film clas-sic, despite the fact that no oneconsidered the film to be any-thing out of the ordinary duringits production. Bogart mustchoose between love and virtuewhen a former lover suddenlyappears at his popular Moroccannightspot amidst the tensions ofWorld War II.
* "Roman Holiday" (1953) -- Another romantic film featur-ing a pair of screen legends,"Roman Holiday" stars AudreyHepburn as a bored princesswho embarks on a tour ofEuropean cities, only to fall inlove with an American journalistin Rome played by GregoryPeck.
* "Gone with the Wind"(1939) -- Also using a war as abackdrop for romance, "Gonewith the Wind" finds ScarlettO'Hara and Rhett Butler fallingin love during the AmericanCivil War. An added bonus isone of the most memorable linesin film history. When Scarlettasks Rhett what she should do ifhe leaves, Rhett replies,"Frankly, my dear, I don't give adamn."
* "True Romance" (1993) --For those who prefer a little gorewith their romance, perhaps no
film is more suited to suchenthusiasts than QuentinTarantino's classic "TrueRomance," starring ChristianSlater and Patricia Arquette as acouple on the run after a cocainedeal gone bad. Mayhem ensuesthroughout Tarantino's firstscreenplay as Clarence (Slater)and his girlfriend Alabama(Arquette) are chased.
* "Titanic" (1997) -- Themost financially successful filmever made, James Cameron's"Titanic" cost $200 million tomake. A tale of love acrosssocial divides, the film is set onthe backdrop of the most famousfailed ship to ever hit the openseas.
Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, February 5, 2010 PAGE FIVE
Valentine's Day comes butonce a year. Test your knowl-edge of these interesting factssurrounding the day of love.Answers follow.
1. It is estimated that howmany Valentine's Day greetingcards are sent each year?
a. 500 thousand b. one mil-lion c. one billion d. ten billion
2. What percentage ofwomen send themselves aValentine's Day card?
a. 10% b. 25% c. 5% d. 60%3. Valentine's Day evolved
from what ancient Roman festi-val?
a. Lupercalia b. Festivus c.Bacchanalia d. Cupidis
4. Cupid, the winged cherubwho aims his arrows at would-be lovers, is the son of whatRoman god?
a. Jupiter b. Penelope c.Venus d. Zeus
5. In what year did England'sKing Henry VIII declareFebruary 14th an official holi-day?
a. 1537 b. 1692 c. 1402 d.1954
6. In what Shakesperean playis Valentine's Day mentioned?
a. "Romeo & Juliet" b."Anthony & Cleopatra" c."Hamlet" d. "Macbeth"
7. Which prominent NYCbuilding played a role onValentine's Day in the movie,"Sleepless in Seattle"?
a. The Chrysler Building b.The Flatiron Building c. CityHall d. The Empire StateBuilding
8. In the 17th century, ahopeful maiden ate what kind of
egg after pinning five bay leavesto her pillow to help her dreamof her future husband?
a. fried egg b. hard-boiledegg c. scrambled egg d. poachedegg
9. What percentage of rosespurchased on Valentine's Dayare red?
a. 100% b. 50% c. 69% d.84%
10. Beginning in the 1980s,what industry really started pro-moting their products as perfectfor Valentine's Day gifts?
a. the diamond industry b.the chocolate industry c. thegreeting card industry d. the flo-ral industry.Answers:
1. c, one billion. Valentine'sDay is the second largest sea-sonal holiday for sending cards
behind Christmas.2. b, 25%3. a, Lupercalia. This is a fer-
tility celebration that was com-memorated annually onFebruary 15.
4. c, Venus, the goddess oflove.
5. a, 15376. c, Hamlet. "To-morrow is
Saint Valentine's day, All in themorning betime, And I a maid atyour window, To be yourValentine.
7. d, The Empire StateBuilding
8. b, hard-boiled egg9. c, 69%, according to the
Ipsos-Insight for the AmericanFloral Endowment's ConsumerTracking Study (2004)
10. a, the diamond industry
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Avoid burning the toast; some tips for wedding party speakersTiming may be everything,
but wording is not far behind. Consider one of the most
famous toasts of all time,Humph rey Bogart’s words toIngrid Bergman, “Here’s look -ing at you, kid.”
That is from the legendary1942 film, Casablanca. Nowtrade “kid” for another endear -ment. No big deal? Maybe.
But Bogie probably wouldhave achieved another kind of
immortality if he had raised hisglass to Bergman and said,“Here’s looking at you …babycakes.”
Likewise, if you are the bestman, maid of honour, or otherwedding party speaker, youshould be aware of the trustthat has been placed in you tosay exactly the right thing.
A wedding toast should be“brief, personal, and custom -ized to the occasion,” accord -
ing to Toastmasters Interna -tional President Jana Barnhill.“Most of all, it should be heart-felt.”
Speaking from the heart isthe key to an appropriate toast.To help people put their bestfoot forward and not in theirmouths, the Mount ForestMoti vators Toastmasters cluboffers the following tips:
Pick a topic that is personalbut appropriate.
Keep it short – no more thana couple of minutes
“Essentially, the best advicein public speaking is to alwaysbe brief,” said Barnhill.
Practice. Think about whatyou want to say, and practicethe toast in advance. Usefriends as sounding boardsbefore hand.
Stay sober. Being coherenthelps.
Be careful with humor. Thatpersonal story you considerharmless might not be seen thesame way by others who arehearing it.
Dress your best. If you lookgood, you will feel more con fi -dent.
In the film Wedding Crash -
ers, Owen Wilson offers goodadvice that echoes Barnhill: “Ithink you're better off goingwith something from the heart.Honestly.”
Remember, a friend or fam -ily member has chosen you tofulfill a special role on that spe -cial day. This is your chance tospeak with love and make theday complete.
Mount Forest Motivatorsmeets at St Mary’s Family LifeCentre on Tuesdays at 7pm.The club’s goal is to help peo -ple conquer public speakingfears. The group has joinedforces with 12,000 other clubs,as part of Toastmasters Inter -national – a nonprofit organi -zation serving more than250,000 members in 106countries. For more informa -tion about Toastmasters Inter -na tional, visitwww.toastmasters.org. Sinceits founding in 1924, Toast mas -ters International has helpedmore than four million menand women develop their pub-lic speaking skills and becomeconfident communicators atwork, at home, and yes, even atparties.
Who doesn't hope for goodfortune on their wedding day?That's why there are so manytraditions and steps people taketo ensure luck is smiling down
on them for their wedding. Here are some traditions
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* According to Greek cul-ture, tuck a sugar cube into
your glove on your wedding.The sugar will sweeten yourunion.
* English tradition says thatWednesday is the best day tomarry. Monday is for wealth
and Tuesday is for health.* The groom carries his
newly betrothed across thethreshold to protect her fromevil spirits.
* Hindu tradition says rain onyour wedding day is good luck.
* For good luck, Egyptianwomen are known to pinch thebride on her wedding day.
* In Holland a pine tree isplanted outside of the newly-weds' home for good luck andfertility.
* A law in 1775 said a weddingwas not legal if the bride woremakeup during the ceremony.
* Wedding and engagementrings are worn on the fourthfinger of the left hand becauseit was long believed a vein ranfrom that finger directly to theheart.
* Ancient Greeks andRomans said a wedding veilprotected the bride from evilspirits. It has been a tradition towear a veil ever since.
* The term "tie the knot"comes from Roman timeswhen the bride wore a girdletied in knots that the groomwas later able to untie. Somealso believe it refers to theknots of rope that were tied toform the marriage bed.
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Many people, men andwomen alike, are on the prowlfor unusual and memorableways to propose marriage totheir loved ones. The proposalcan be simple, with just the twoof you and a few props, or itcan be based on an elaboratescheme requiring complexplanning and numerous accom-plices.
The key to a successful,out-of-the-ordinary marriageproposal is the element of sur-prise, so fitting a proposal into"normal" or everyday activitieshelps to keep your intended offguard.
Here are some ideas thatmay inspire you to create anenduring and treasured memo-
ry for decades to come.Public Performances
If you're feeling brave andare fairly sure the answer willbe "yes," consider popping thequestion in front of hundreds, ifnot thousands of onlookers.
* Ask while at the movies,on the big screen! Most movietheaters have repeating adver-tising slides before the pre-views that can be purchased.
* If you're sports fans, letthe scoreboard do the talking ormake arrangements with thepublic address announcer at asporting event.
* Skywriting or a plane fly-ing a banner is an old-fash-ioned and romantic way to pro-pose. You can both have an
intimate and private marriageproposal, while still proclaim-ing your love to the world.
* Hang up a series of signsalong the road your loved oneregularly travels on their wayto work or school, proclaimingyour love and spelling out yourintentions while you wait bythe last sign with a ring.
The Game of Love
Take a chance and makeyour big move during a quietevening of playing games orsolving puzzles.
* Purchase a blank jigsawpuzzle and be creative. Workon the puzzle together with thering ready the moment all thepieces fall into place.
* A game of charades with
family or a few close friends isa perfect way to pop the ques-tion without your partner everseeing it coming. "Four words,the first word sounds like..."
* There are different waysto spell it out using Scrabbletiles. Secretly pick out the rightletters ahead of time and spillthose special words from yourtray, just as your partner reach-es into the bag of tiles and pullsout a box containing the ring.
The Great Outdoors
Being outside, spendingtime together relaxing andsharing a common interest maybe the perfect moment to sur-prise the one you love with thebig question.
* While out fishing, sailing
or at the beach, let your partnerdiscover a bottle you preparedwith your proposal messagetucked inside.
* If golf is your game, havean accomplice ahead of you,
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The 21st century couple isolder, according to statistics,and more financially securethan couples from previousdecades. As such, many aretaking on the entire cost of thewedding themselves. With sucha financial obligation on theirshoulders, couples are sharinghow and where to spend.
"Couples today are equals,both in how they earn moneyand what they're able to accom-plish time-wise," offers MarkWalerstein, creator ofGroomsOnline.com. "As ateam, they share the decisions
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According to a 2007 surveyof recently married couples byThe Knot Wedding Network,the groom was significantlyinvolved in planning: 36 per-cent of grooms were 'veryinvolved' and 57 percent ofgrooms were 'somewhatinvolved.' Respondents to aGroomsOnline poll indicatedsimilar numbers, with 38 per-cent of grooms 'very involved'and over 60 percent 'somewhatinvolved.'
It also seems that brides-to-be are excited about sharingresponsibilities. It takes thepressure off of them to geteverything done within a hecticschedule. Provided the groomchecks in with her about someof the decisions, today's brideis enthusiastic about a groomwho wants to be involved. Shemay see this participation as areflection of what will come in
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What bride and groom has-n't envisioned doves launchinginto the air while trumpets her-ald their union; horse-drawncarriages; a Vera Wang gown;and a guest list of 200 or more?Many couples want a dreamwedding full of extravaganceand fun ... that is until theyrealize how much it will cost.
According to recent statis-tics, weddings in the UnitedStates cost between $20,000and $30,000. The KnotWedding Network says it'sabout $28,000 on average.Most couples' budgets are typi-cally 30 to 40 percent less thanwhat they actually spend on theoccasion. That can leave new-
lyweds in a financial bind afterthe festivities, especially ifguests' gifts do not cover theextraneous spending.
With every penny countingthese days, it is even moreimportant to stick to a weddingbudget and determine how andwhere to keep costs down.Here are some ideas.
Timing CountsWhat day of the week and at
what time you have your wed-ding can shave a large amountoff of your costs. The weddingreception can be one-third ofyour total wedding expenses,so timing it for savings is key.Friday night, Saturday after-noon and Sunday weddingswill be less than a Saturdaynight affair. Guests have grownaccustomed to weddings ondifferent days of the week, sodon't hem and haw about anon-Saturday event.
Realize PrioritiesIf you're a couple that's
more interested in having funand mingling, consider a recep-tion heavy on the cocktail hourand light on the main meal.
There's no rule that says youhave to have a three-course, sit-down dinner. A cocktail party isperfectly acceptable. Just besure to note the type of party onthe reception card of your wed-ding invitation so guests canplan accordingly.
Reception halls often try toup-sell different packages and"extras". Resist the urge to addon to the event -- unless youreally have your heart set onsomething. For example, doyou need the gourmet cheeseplatter or the extended dessertbar? Why not skip the flambe?There will be plenty of foodand guests will be satiated evenif you skip these goodies.
Reign in the Open BarAlcoholic beverages can be
a large expense at a weddingreception. Instead of havingguests pick up the tab for theirown drinks to save money,offer a limited bar of onlywine, beer, soft drinks, and per-haps a signature cocktail. It cancut costs dramatically. Also,eliminating the champagnetoast can rein in costs.
Rent Instead of BuyThere are many ways to
save money by renting wed-ding components instead ofbuying them outright.Groomsmen already have theright idea by renting formalwear. The bride and her brides-maids can rent gowns as well.Some brides wonder why theyshould pay several hundreddollars for a gown they'll onlywear once and then have sit inthe attic.
Did you know you can evenrent wedding cakes? Somebakeries will provide a styro-foam cake that's decorated toperfection, which can be placedon display. Then a less aesthet-ically pleasing sheet cake issubstituted, which is cut intoslices for the guests.
Flower PowerAnother budget-eater is
flowers. Choosing in-seasonflowers can help cut costs, butso can reducing the ratio offlowers to other fillers.Consider mixing flowers withgreenery or even fruit in cen-terpieces, which will be much
less expensive. Tell your floristwhat you want to spend andmake sure he or she sticks tothat budget.
Reassess the Guest ListYou certainly may want to
invite every third cousin onceremoved. However, it's simplynot practical if you're trying tokeep expenses low.
If you haven't spoken tosomeone in years, do not feelobligated to invite him or her tothe wedding. Also, talk withyour parents about keepingtheir contribution to the guestlist within reason. Their per-sonal friends and businessassociates may need to be lim-ited if it means making roomfor immediate family.
These are just a few sugges-tions for marrying on a budget.Another way to keep expensesin check is to hire a weddingplanner. While it may seem likea luxury expense, he or she canactually help keep costs down,and may have insider informa-tion as to where to save moneywith certain vendors.
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Tradition states that wed-ding cakes are to be tiered mas-terpieces featuring white cakeand white frosting. However,today's modern couples aregoing in decidedly differentdirections with their weddingcakes. Often the dessert is asvaried and unique as the couplethemselves.
Wedding cakes can be cre-ated to match couples' individ-ual styles and tastes, as well asthe color scheme of the wed-ding. Shapes and sizes can be
mixed and matched dependingupon what the bride and groomenvision. Working closely witha skilled cake artist can yield atruly exceptional confection.
Here are some ideas forembellishing wedding cakesand making them mirror thepersonality of the wedding.
* Consider a different shapeother than standard round orsquare tiers. How about some-thing that ties into your theme,such as a seashell or a sandcas-tle for a beachside wedding?
* There are many decorat-ing styles available and youmay not have to go with the tra-ditional buttercream icing.Rolled fondant can be cut andshaped into a variety of embell-ishments. Talk with the cakedesigner about his or her spe-cialties in cake design, and askto see a look-book of past cakescreated. Be sure the personwhose work you are reviewingwill be the actual person doingyour cake.
* Consider matching the
flowers in bouquets and tablesettings on the cake. Skilleddecorators can create sugar orpiped flowers that rival thelook of the real thing.
* Base the cake on the styleof the bride's wedding gown. Acake artist may be able tomimic the look of lace, bead-ing, appliques and more. Aphoto of the gown may be allthe inspiration the professionalneeds.
* Who says you need tohave vanilla? Today's cakescome in so many flavors,including chocolate fudge,banana, carrot, caramel, pump-kin, and so many more. Askabout the cake flavors and fill-ing offerings. Can't decide?Find out if you can have multi-ple flavors, where each tier is adifferent option.
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It is customary for thebride- and groom-to-be toshow their gratitude to all ofthe people who will make theirwedding day special. Weddingstoday feature people who haveroles that go beyond the tradi-tional, like interior decoratorsand musical soloists. It'simportant to remember tothank everyone who con-tributes to the celebration.
Thank-you gifts should besomething thoughtful andenduring. Avoid fad or gaggifts. These gifts should be pre-sented at a pre-wedding occa-sion. It's customarily done atthe rehearsal dinner.
Crafting personalizedremarks is a nice way to call
attention to the unique tasks ofeach wedding participant.Don't simply pass the gifts outin one fell swoop. This way thegift will have more meaningthrough a personal message.
Don't let thank-you gifts beforgotten. Start thinking of giftideas early on and plan for anyextra time for engraving orother personalization.
GroomsmenWhen selecting gifts for
groomsmen, think about a giftthey would like but probablywouldn't buy themselves. Thiscan be cuff links, a fine watch,money clip, or a high-qualitywallet. Feel free to splurge alittle more on the best man.
Bridesmaids
Traditional gifts for brides-maids are different types ofjewelry. Monogrammed sta-tionery, a spa treatment, oranother pampering session. Asyou have with the best man,feel free to bestow a little morethanks on the maid of honorwith a more lavish gift.Younger bridal party memberscan get a similar gift, but one inscale with their ages.
ClergyMany couples choose to
make a financial donation totheir house of worship.Additional tipping or monetarygifts for musicians, alterboys/girls, etc. can also be athoughtful gesture. A donationtoward an officiant's vestments
may also be appreciated.Parents of the Bride and
GroomThe couple may choose to
bestow a gift on their parents,which can be especially mean-ingful if the parents are takingcare of the financial responsi-bility of the wedding. Jewelryor fine gifts in similar scope tothat of the bridal party are goodideas. Consider engraved pic-ture frames that can house awedding portrait down theroad.
OthersReaders, soloists, ushers,
etc. can be given a small tokenof your appreciation, like a giftcard or a personalized memen-to.
How to say ‘Thank You’ ... with a personal touch
Many prospective coupleswant their wedding to beunique, in an effort to bringeven more excitement to theirmemorable day. Some adven-turous couples have said their"I dos" underwater, decked outin full wedding regalia ... and ascuba tank. Others haveplunged out of airplanes andcommitted to one another in afree-fall beneath the clouds.Yet, if you want something dif-ferent, but not so "exotic," youcould try a theme wedding.
Brides magazine predictedthat theme weddings would bea fast-growing trend, Limitedonly by your own imagination,and can run the gamut fromfairy tale to western to ethno-centric. If you're considering atheme for your event, here aresome ideas to get you on theright track.
Determining your themeDiscuss your collective
interests with your futurespouse. It will be a good jump-start for determining a themethat appeals to you both.Themes can be as basic or ascreative as you'd like. Forexample, if your wedding dayis during an autumn month, anatural theme is a harvest wed-ding, replete with ripe pump-kins, corn husks, orange-hueddecor and fresh apple cider. Or,play upon your heritage andculture. Incorporate nativedances, embellishments andmenu items into your ceremo-ny and reception for a day thatis not only memorable, but dearto older generations. If you'vealways been a fan of Disneyflicks but can't make it to WaltDisney World, consider throw-ing a Cinderella-themed wed-ding instead. Ride to the cere-mony in a horse-drawn car-riage. Wear dainty glass-slip-per-inspired shoes with your
billowing ball gown. Andensure that your future husbandis an enchanting PrinceCharming.
Eye for detailFeel free to get extravagant
with the details of your themewedding. After all, the decor,wardrobe and special touchesyou include will help solidifythe theme. Some items to con-sider:
* Use coordinating acces-sories. Repetition of a commonelement is a simple way tocarry out your theme. If youwant a butterfly wedding, usepillar candles with butterflyaccents and napkin ringsadorned with butterflies, andhang delicate twinkle lights tosimulate butterflies in flight.
* Involve your guests.While it's fun for you and thewedding party to be swept upin the theme, don't forget toinclude your guests in the fes-
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As weddings have becomeless regimented and moreexpensive, the traditional bridalparty is often pared down to abest man and a bridesmaid ortwo. Their roles, however, haveremained constant through theyears.
Whether the weddingyou've got in mind is large orsmall, formal or casual, con-ventional or original, it's help-ful to have a sense of the rolesthat bridal party members haveplayed through the years.
* Maid of Honor - Usuallythe closest friend of the brideand sometimes a relative. Amarried, divorced, widowed, orolder woman might be calledthe matron of honor. She assistswith the details of the weddingplans, like shopping for thebridal gown, addressing invita-tions and choosing flowers.She arranges the bridal showerin conjunction with the bride'sfamily, is in charge of coordi-nating the bridesmaids andorganizing fittings, and typical-
ly signs the couple's certificateof marriage or wedding licenseas a legal witness. At the recep-tion, she should stand immedi-ately after the groom in thereceiving line.
* Best Man - Commonlythe groom's best friend, relativeor not, the best man is in chargeof instructing the ushers andcoordinating the groom's trans-portation to the ceremony. Heusually holds the rings until theceremony and will also sign themarriage certificate as a legalwitness. At the reception, heholds a place of honor, escort-ing the maid of honor in thereceiving line and in all otherwedding party activities. He'salso the toastmaster, offeringthe first toast to the couple.
* Bridesmaids and Ushers -Typically friends or relatives of
the bride, bridesmaids may beasked to coordinate specialdetails during the ceremonypreparations or at the reception,and assist the bride and themaid of honor. Ushers (some-times also known as grooms-men) should be prepared for anearly arrival at the ceremony toescort female guests to theirseats. During the ceremony,they will escort the brides-maids down the aisle. Theymay also be asked to coordi-nate the guests' trip from theceremony to the reception aswell as assist the groom and thebest man.
* Flower Girl and RingBearer - The flower girl carriesa basket of flower petals tosprinkle down the aisle, orflowers to be passed out to thewomen seated near the aisle.
The ring bearer may eitherescort the flower girl down theaisle, or follow her, with therings on a pillow.
* Father of the Bride - Hismost conspicuous duty is giv-ing away the bride at the cere-mony. He might also fulfillnumerous rolls, such as coordi-nating transportation, dancingand toasting. Traditionally, heand the mother of the bridehave paid for the wedding andreception but today it is com-mon for expenses to be sharedby both families along with thebride and groom themselves.
Responsibilities of the wedding party
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“Making movie history isn’t easy, especially when you have to rewrite Gone With the Wind in 5 days!”
DRAYTON - Local youthswill have the opportunity tostar as chorus members along-side professional performers inDrayton Entertainment’s pro-duction of Disney’s HighSchool Musical, which runsfrom April 21 to May 15 at theDrayton Festival Theatre.
“We’re thrilled to have thisopportunity again to give aspir-ing young performers thechance to appear on stage andwork side by side with profes-sional actors in this energeticand family-friendly musical,”said Alex Mustakas, artisticdirector of Drayton Entertain -ment.
Open auditions will be heldon Feb. 20 at John F. Ross CVI,at 21 Meyer Drive in Guelph,from 10am to 1pm, for studentsof the Upper Grand DistrictSchool Board only; and from 2to 5pm for students of theWellington Catholic DistrictSchool Board only.
Auditions are open exclu-sively to students in grades 9though 12. Students do notneed to prepare any materialfor the audition; they shouldbring a recent photo and com-fortable clothes and shoes forthe movement audition. Addi -
tional information is available atdraytonentertainment.com.
In order to involve as manylocal students as possible, 48area high school students willbe cast in the ensemble along-side Drayton Entertainment’sacting company.
To accommodate the rigor-ous schedule of the full-scaleprofessional production, thestudent performers will bedivided into groups of 12, witheach group taking the stage foreight performances.
High School Musical is astage version of the record-breaking Disney Channel orig-inal movie that tells the story oftwo teenagers: Troy, a popularhigh school basketball star, andGabriella, a shy, academicallygifted newcomer, who discoverthey share a secret passion forsinging.
When the two decide toaudi tion for the lead roles in theschool musical it threatens EastHigh’s social order and sendstheir peers into uproar.
In a desperate attempt tomaintain the status quo, the“jocks,” the “brainiacs,” andeven the “drama kids” are soonhatching elaborate plots to sep-arate the pair.
However, by defying ex -pec tations and taking a chanceon their dreams, the coupleinspire other students to revealtheir own hidden talents.
“High School Musical pres-ents an incredible opportunityfor a new generation to discov-er live theatre,” said Mustakas.“It’s wonderful to see the vastinterest that this Disney musi-cal has sparked.”
This stage adaptationfeatures a book by David Sim -patico (adapted from theoriginal movie script by PeterBar socchini) and a scoreincluding all the songs from theoriginal chart-toppingsoundtrack, in cluding the hitsingles Break ing Free andWe’re All In This Together, plustwo new numbers.
Canadian pop singerMelissa O’Neil, who reachedstardom as the third seasonwinner of Canadian Idol(2005), will reprise her role asGabriella.
Tickets are on sale nowthrough the Drayton Enter -tainment Box Office at 1-888-449-4463.
To download an auditionform, please visit draytonen-tertainment.com.
Local youths offered chance to star in chorus for High School Musical
Deric Ruttan brings newshow to River Run Feb. 6
GUELPH – River Run cen -tre presents Deric Ruttan onFeb. 6, at 8pm.
The country singer-song -writer will be joined by open -ing act Hey Romeo.
Ruttan’s performance ispart of his cross-CanadaSunshine tour for his newalbum of that name releasedJan 13. Ruttan and his band arevisiting 23 towns and citiesfrom coast to coast, 6,700kmon the tour bus. Sunshine is afollow-up to his 2008 releaseFirst Time in a Long Time.
It is Ruttan’s most personalalbum to date with a focus on
the blue-collar anthems andstory-driven ballads he hasbecome known for. The albumfeatures 11 new songs.
Ruttan was raised just out -side Bracebridge, on landwhere his great-grandfathermade moonshine in the 1930s.
It was the perfect backdropfor someone who grew up lis -tening to everything from CCRto Gordon Lightfoot to JohnnyCash. After touring with sev -eral country bar bands, Ruttanmoved to Nashville, and signeda publishing deal with Sony-Atv Music publishing. Soon hehad inked a recording contractwith Disney’s Lyric Street Rec -ords, and teamed up withveteran songwriter and pro -ducer Steve Bogard to recordhis debut Deric Ruttan album
in 2003.The album yielded five Top
10 singles and was nominatedfor best album at the 2004Cana dian country MusicAwards. Male vocalist and Ris -ing Star nominations followed,as did appearances at the GrandOl’ Opry, and a high-profilenational tour. In 2009, Ruttanwas nominated for male artist,record producer, songwriter,and best album at the CanadianCountry Music Awards, wherehe closed the show.
Tickets are on sale nowthrough the River Run centrebox office, with prices rangingfrom $23 to $30. Tickets can bebought at www.riverrun.ca, byphone at 519-763-3000, or inperson at the box office.
Guitar heroes offer eclectic musicGUELPH - River Run Cen -
tre presents Pavlo, Rik Emmettand Oscar Lopez on Feb. 12, at8PM.
The three guitar luminarieshave created a collaborativeshow – blendingMediterranean magic, tri-umphant fusion, and Latin fire.
Separately, Pavlo, Emmettand Lopez have forged brilliantsolo careers garnering numer -ous international accolades andcritical praise. The trio cametogether in the summer of2008, over an excellent mealand an intense jam session innortheast Toronto. The colla -bora tion has resulted in a jointrelease, Trifecta, a group ofsongs dedicated to the romanticspirit of the guitar, and an ex -tensive Canadian concert tour,with many shows already soldout.
They are from differentbackgrounds. Canadian-bornPavlo is a first generationGreek whose ability to com -bine the Greek bouzouki withLatin flavour results in a
Mediterranean meld. Emmettburst onto the North Americanrock scene with Triumph in1975. Chilean born Lopez has adistinctive Latin guitar groove.
Their music ranges fromtender, playful, intimate melo -dies to dizzying solos. Thethree can do Latin rhumba toswinging jump; bossa nova to
rock and roll; a child’s lullabyto a Mardi Gras Fiesta.
Tickets are on sale nowthrough the River Run Centrebox office, with prices rangingfrom $33 to $40. Tickets can bebought at www.riverrun.ca, byphone at 519-763-3000 or inperson at the box office.
Guitar times three - Pavlo, Rik Emmett and Oscar Lopez will offera diverse show on Feb. 12.
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Old Tyme Dance 8pm - 12am. Band - "Marion's Country Band",$10 per person, light lunch provided. St. John Parish Centre, 130Georgina St., Arthur.
FEBRUARY 14Hoot and Howl. Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2 – 4pm. Please reg-
ister at 519-836-7860. This is a great way to spend an evening
with your family. We will be going out on a night hike to look for
owls and coyotes. Bring your flashlight and dress warmly.
Program fee: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family of 4.
***The Artisan Belles of Belwood are hosting a Valentine's Day Art& Craft Sale 12-4pm. Handcrafted Alpaca items, yarn, photo art,quilting, working wooden locks & more. See the Alpacas too.011405 E-W Garafraxa TL (old 8th line). Call Wendy 519-843-1663 for more info.
***Alma Optimists FREE Family Fun Day Wallace Cumming Park inAlma, Skating 12:30 - 1:30 at rink. Tobogganing, sleigh rides,cross country skiing. serving hot dogs, hot chocolate. Come andenjoy.
***Upper Credit Humane Society Valentine’s Day open house 1-5pm, 5383 Trafalgar Road, Wellington #24. Show some love tothe needy cats at the Shelter. Meet and play with our over 100 catswho are excited to have more people to love. Be a Valentine andmake it a purrrrrrfect day! For more information call the shelter at519-833-2287.
FEBRUARY 15Family Heritage Day 1-5pm. 6 Dublin St. S., 519-836-1221.
Enjoy an afternoon with the family at Guelph Civic Museum. ½
price admission.
***Second casting call at Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh, for “ASting in the Tale” a murder mystery by Brian Clemens and DennisSpooner, directed by Jo Phenix. 7:30pm. Character and plotdetails at www.centurychurchtheatre.com. Information 519-855-4586.
***Monticello United Church Annual ham and scalloped potato sup-per. 4:30-7pm. Adults $12.50, children $5. Pre school – free.Tickets at the door.
***Family Day Games and Potluck Supper at Elora United Church.Games 3-5 pm, bring your favourite board games. Potluck Supper5- 7pm. Everyone welcome. Call Barb 519-846-2542 for moreinfo.
***Family Day Free Skating 1:30-3:30pm. Fergus Arena, Ice pad‘B’. Face painting, hot chocolate and cookies. Sponsored byClaire Welsh, sales representative, Remax.
FEBRUARY 16The Schizophrenia Society, Guelph and area monthly meeting.7:30pm at the Evergreen Centre, 683 Woolwich Street. Anyonetouched by or interested in Schizophrenia is welcome. Info. 519-822-8781.
***Wellington County Dairy Producer Committee Annual Meeting.10:30 – 3pm, Drayton PMD Hall. Panel will discuss the effec-tiveness of supply management. Contact Bill VanAndel 519-638-3447 or Debbie Brander 519-856-9957 for tickets.
***Pancake supper and bake sale. Arthur & Area Community Centre.5-7pm Adults $12, children 10 & under $5, preschool-free.
***Guelph Township Horticultural Society presents the results of itsPhotographic competition at Marden Community Centre/Library.7:30pm. Refreshments follow meeting. Jean 519-822-5289.
***Pancake Supper. 5 - 6:30pm, Melville United Church, corner ofTower and St. Andrew St., Fergus. Pancakes, sausages, homemadehash browns, drinks, ice-cream, fresh fruit. At door $7/person,$20/family with children under 12. Call 519-843-1781.
***Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5-7pm. - All Saints AnglicanChurch, Erin - Tickets available at door - All proceeds to Primate'sWorld Relief and Development Fund - Additional information519-833-2272.
***Pancake Supper at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Mount Forest. 5-7pm. $7.
***Pancake Supper 5 -7pm St. Alban’s Church, Grand Valley.Adults/teens $8, Children $ 4. Tots free. All you can eat.
***All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Supper. St. Andrew’sPresbyterian Church Alma. 5-7pm. Adults $9, children 6-12 $4,under 6 Free, Family $22.
***Pancake Supper, St John's Church – Elora, 5-7pm. Pancakes (withpure maple syrup), sausages, ice cream, beverage. Adults: $8,Family: $20 (mom, pop & kids).
***Westminster-St. Paul's church at 206 Victoria Road North, Guelphholds its annual pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday. Served con-tinuously 4:30 - 6pm. Cost is $7 per adult, $3 for children under10 or $20 for a family. For details and tickets call the churchoffice at 519-824-5221.
FEBRUARY 17The Guelph & Wellington Branch of the ArchitecturalConservancy of Ontario (ACO) free public talk. MP and Guelphcitizen Frank Valeriote will talk about his historic home and thefascinating story of how he came to acquire it. 7- 9pm. 10 CardenStreet, Guelph (opposite City Hall). Susan Ratcliffe 519-822-8236.
***Until March 7 -Theatre Orangeville presents the touching andcompelling World Premiere Comedy - Freedom 85. This two-woman multi-character comedy will introduce audiences to themagic of euchre, memories of wartime Britain, romance and love.To book tickets call the Theatre Orangeville Box Office at 519-942-3423.
FEBRUARY 19Brighton Chapter O.E.S. Euchre in the Masonic Hall, St. AndrewSt., Fergus. For more information call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250.
***Euchre, Harriston Legion #296. Start at 8pm. Light Lunch pro-vided. $5 /person. Bring a partner.
FEBRUARY 20An Awareness Training Seminar to promote hope and healing.
9am-1pm. Lunch included. Drayton Christian Reformed Church,
88 Main Street East Drayton. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Contact: Teresa Dekker 519-638-5916.
***
Adult/ Senior Ice Skating 8pm - 9:50pm Exhibition Park Arena,
Guelph. Cost - $7/ person ($8 on Band nights). Join us for fun,
exercise, music and friendship. Contact 519-836-1015.
***“Winter Magic” Dream Auction in support of the AdvancedAgricultural Leadership Program. This event features both liveand silent auctions. Doors open at 6:30pm. Delta Guelph Hoteland Conference Centre, 50 Stone Road West. Tickets $50. Call519-826-4204.
***Arthur Seniors Euchre Everyone welcome. Call 519-848-3469 formore details.
***Country Breakfast at Rockwood United Church, Harris StreetRockwood. Come on in and warm up. Adults $7, Children $5,Family Deal $20 (2 adults and 2 or more children). For moreinformation call 519-856-9298.
***Chalmers/Three Willows United Church 53rd Annual CurlingBonspiel will be held at the Guelph Curling Club with dinner fol-lowing at Three Willows United Church. For further informationEmail: [email protected].
FEBRUARY 21Listowel Legion Sunday Brunch at Parkview Gardens.10am-2pm.
$5/plate.
***Mini Golf Tournament at the Palmerston Legion. 4 per team, call519-343-3919 to register team.
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Jamboree, Harriston Legion # 296. Admission $5. Doors open at12pm. Entertainment starts at 1pm. Supper $10. Musicians,Singers, Dancers and Spectators Welcome. For more informationcall 519-338-2843.
***Bowl for Kids. At Woodlawn Bowl, 253 Woodlawn Rd. W.,Guelph. Great prizes! For pledge sheet or more info. call 519-787-0106.
FEBRUARY 23Elora Centre for the Arts presents From Camera to Computer with
Sylvia Galbraith. 7- 9:30pm. For information call 519-846-9609.
***Ontario Genealogical Society Bring and Brag 7:30pm. ZehrsCommunity Room, 1045 Paisley Rd., Guelph. Members will talkbriefly about problems and successes they have had in researchingtheir family trees. Contact: Susan Edwards([email protected]) to be put on the program. For all meet-ings more information can be found at www.wellington.ogs.on.caor 519-836-3999. Free admission for all meetings.
FEBRUARY 24“Beat the Winter Blahs" dinner for St. Andrew's, Mount Forest.6:15pm. Reserve now, don't wait: call 519-323-2217. $10 each. 50only available.
***Until Mar. 31- Lunches in Lent: Wednesdays, St. Alban’s Church,Grand Valley. 11- 1:30pm. Homemade soup, sandwiches,desserts. $7.
FEBRUARY 25Elora Centre for the Arts and Heritage Centre Wellington present
Heritage Lecture Series. Heritage Restoration: Meet the Experts.
Ask the Experts - If you are interested in restoring an old house,
or have other questions ask the panel for advice. 6:30pm at Elora
Centre for the Arts. $10 non-members, $8 for members. $35 for
series of 4. 519-846-9698.
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Guelph TownshipHorticultural Society begins its2010 year with results of thephotographic competitionbeing shown at the Mardencommunity centre, 7369Wellington Road 30 onTuesday, Feb. 16.
The meeting begins at7:30pm. As usual, a deliciouslunch follows the meeting.Memberships will be for sale,which include a card givingdiscount at two of the organiza-tion’s local sponsors, and theyearbook with all the showschedules and tips on garden-ing and exhibiting.
A cast of interesting speak-ers is scheduled for the yearincluding mini demonstrationsof making miniatures, handheld bouquets, corsage making,and herb drying and preparingthe garden for winter.
Another trip to SouthWestern gardens is planned forthe summer.
All look forward to theMarch pot luck supper whenmajor awards for 2009 are pre-
sented. Work continues on the
Enabling Garden. Check outthe spring bulbs and roseswhile sitting on the benchesprovided.
This project is a cooperationbetween the horticultural socie-ty and the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.
Saturday, May 1 the groupis planning a plant and bakesale to be held at the Mardenlocation. As always organizersappreciate the donations ofmembers` and friends` peren-nials, suitably potted andlabeled.
A new venture is also abooth at the Guelph HomeShow, at the Guelph Legion onYork Road from Feb.19 to 21,where members will displaythe winning photos, do flowerdemonstrations, have an activi-ty centre for youth, and sellmemberships.
The society invites all inter-ested to its meetings. Noticesare in the local papers, includ-ing the Wellington Advertiser.
Guelph Horticultural Society meetings
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20It'll take a while for you to get movingthis week, Aries, but once you do, therewill be no stopping you. Pace yourself,however, or you could burn out muchtoo fast.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21This is a good time to concentrate onyour finances, Taurus. Re-examine yourbudget or make a plan for the new year.Bills pile up later in the week and willneed addressing.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Put on a happy face even if you aren't inthe mood, Gemini. It'll make gettingthrough the week a little easier. You area master at hiding your true emotions.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22What are you trying to prove, Cancer?Taking on too much isn't going to winyou points with the higher-ups. It'll quick-ly tire you out and then your performancewill suffer.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Making new friends comes easily toyou, Leo. You have a magnetism, whichwill certainly come through this week.Others are ready to do your bidding.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Slow down, Virgo. This breakneck paceyou've been keeping is a recipe for dis-aster. Things will still be there if youarrive at them at a slower pace.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23If you don't concentrate on where yourmoney is going, pretty soon you will bein the red, Libra. Use your time wisely tosit down and examine your finances.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22You need a vacation, Scorpio, so simplytake one. Don't be concerned about theconsequences; your mental health ismore important at this point.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Changes are in store and that worriesyou, Sagittarius. Learn to embrace a lit-tle variety in life and you'll be a well-rounded person. A financial windfall ison the horizon.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Focus on friends the next few days,Capricorn. You never know when youmay need to ask a favor from them. Ascheduling conflict arises onWednesday.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18There's not much you can do to changea present situation, Aquarius, and that is frustrating. Channel your energy into something you can tackle to take your mind off the other.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20With Pisces birthdays on the horizon,start thinking about how you would liketo spend your special day. Let loose.
HOROSCOPES- For the first week of February -
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Wellington Terrace recognizes the importance of leisure and recreation for allresidents. Community tours of our facility are available every Thursday.
For more information, please contact Wellington Terrace, at: 519.846.5359.
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Family Dayis Monday, February 15th!
All County of Wellington offices, librarybranches, transfer stations and landfill sites
will be closed on Family Day.
COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
www.wellington.ca Feedback - How are we doing?Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue?
Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Officer519.837.2600, ext. 2320* or [email protected]
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County of WellingtonAdministration Centre74 Woolwich St.Guelph, ON N1H 3T9
Examples of contamination found in recycling bins
Putting quality intolife
• County Council passed its 2010 budget with a modest 2.6% increase.
• The new Mount Forest library branch will officially open on March 19, 2010.
• Curbside collection of bagged household garbage and blue box materials in the rural areas of the Town of Erin will begin in May.
• Puslinch Library Branch to be redeveloped this year.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED ...to stop blue box contamination
Non-recyclable items (styrofoam, flower pots, etc.) are being placedin the recycling bins at waste facilities. These “contaminants” mustbe removed by hand and sent to landfill - a costly and inefficientprocess.
Please place only acceptable items in the recycling bins
If you are unsure about what to recycle, please ask an attendant orcontact SWS.
For more information,contact Solid Waste Services (SWS):
519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248.
Town ofErinRECREATION & CULTURE
(RACC) FAIR
The RACC Fair offers theresidents of the Town of Erin a
forum to sign up for theirfavorite recreational activity.
Saturday, February 27, 201010:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Centre 2000 in Erin
Contact:
Lisa Hass, Town Manager, at:519.855.4407, ext. 223,
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