Produced by volunteers since 1975 Vol. 44, Issue 5 - December 2019/January 2020

Nutcracker Magic

In early September, young dancers from Guelph and surrounding communities auditioned for a variety of roles in this year’s Guelph performances.

At those auditions, 23 local dancers were selected, representing 8 different dance schools in Guelph, Fer- gus, Orangeville and Waterloo.

The company’s Nutcracker Youth Program provides young dancers with the opportunity to perform with a professional dance company and, for those consider- ing a career in dance, a valuable opportunity to expe- rience the inner life and working of a ballet company.

For the River Run performances, all seats are re- served.

Adult tickets are $53/$48, senior tickets are $49/$44 and student tickets are $36/$31. Premier seating price is $73. Prices include HST; additional service charges may apply.

Tickets are now on sale at River Run Centre Box Of- ¿FH DW   RU  RU ZZZ riverrun.ca . The Guelph Mercury Tribune generously makes possible these performances and the involve- ment of local dance students.

Canada’s Ballet Jörgen is one of this country’s largest In the spirit of seasonal giving, the community is in- dance companies and Canada’s leading touring com- vited to Share The Magic and support the work of pany. Currently celebrating its 32nd season, Canada’s Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Welling- Ballet Jörgen enriches our lives by bringing profes- ton County. sional ballet to communities - large and small, urban and rural - across Canada. By pledging a ticket at the discounted price of $20, patrons can give a seat to a child or family who might Known for the warmth and beauty of its productions, otherwise not be able to share the Nutcracker magic. CBJ reaches every province, delivering more than 7KHER[RI¿FHLVDEOHWRDVVLVWWKRVHZLVKLQJWRJLYH 4,000 performances, ballet classes and community to Share The Magic. engagement events involving over 60,000 partici- pants annually. Photos from Ballet Jorgen’s website Editorial

7KHUH LV GH¿QLWHO\ D VHDVRQDO ÀDYRXU WR WKH SDSHU WKLV PRQWK  1RW surprising given that Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are just around the corner.

As a community we seem to have got into the spirit of the season with the fundraiser for the school’s music program, the lunches at Crieff Hills, the update on Mike Wolf who donated his kidney last month, the new book for Volume 44: Issue 5 December 2019 Published by volunteers for the Opportunity International and the activities at Soup Sisters. And don’t community since 1975 forget the Nutcracker Suite – an all-time family favourite for many. Ten issues are published a year and 7KH )LUH 'HSDUWPHQW KRZHYHUVHUYHV XS VRPH FDXWLRQ DV RIWHQ ¿UHV distributed free of charge throughout start because of the Christmas trees or lit candles. So be safe. Puslinch. www.puslinchpioneer.com

All that said, this can be a sad time of the year for many, because of the Chair loss of a loved one, a divorce or loneliness. Let’s remember that and Virginia Hildebrandt 519 821 4736 reach out. [email protected] Editor Perhaps you can make a donation to a charity that is close to your heart, Anne Day 519 767 9383 or deliver toys and gifts to the Salvation Army, or adopt a family through [email protected] the Children’s Foundation. Or you could include someone in your family celebrations so they are not alone. Advertising & Sales Dianne Churcher 519 763 6564 All of us at the Pioneer wish you all the best for the season and next year. [email protected]

Church/Community Notices & Circulation Stella O’Krafka 519 658 4767 [email protected]

Board members Barbara Bulmer, Barbara Chillingsworth, Karen Harding, Genny Ribalko.

The Puslinch Pioneer does not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed in articles or Letters to the Editor, We reserve the right to refuse items submitted and to edit all material. INSIDE THIS ISSUE All advertising is accepted in good faith. SUBMITTING ARTICLES Items of interest to Puslinch residents are welcome. Letters to the Editor must COMMUNITY include a telephone number.

• A mainstay in Morriston...... Page 11 We ask that articles be submitted by email and adhere to the Writers • Fundraiser for music program...... Page 12 Guidelines which can be downloaded • Local hero update...... Page 13 from www.puslinchpioneer.ca

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for submission is the 2nd Friday of NATURE the month. Next deadline is Friday, January 10th, 2020 • Ask the Expert...... Page 9 Because of the increased interest we • Honey Bee...... Page 27 cannot guarantee inclusion, especially those received after deadline.

Annual subscription rate $35 Forward FOOD request and payment to 29 Brock Road South, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 • Cook’s Corner...... Page 23 Printed by Ampersand Printing © Puslinch Pioneer

December 2019/January 2020 2 75 foot throw bags. This will enhance any participating Erin Village Merchant, Council Clips our water and ice rescue capabilities. customers can collect a stamp. FIR-2019-009. &ROOHFW¿YHVWDPSVDQGHQWHUWRZLQJLIW Retirement. Washrooms at Morriston Meadows FHUWL¿FDWHVRIDQG Ken Roth has retired from Council for Park and old Morriston Park. SHUVRQDOUHDVRQV+HZDV¿UVWHOHFWHG An estimate for upgrading the wash- in 2010 and has been a member of a (QMR\ WKH VKRSV DQG ¿QG D XQLTXH rooms has come in at $6,000, which treasure for everyone on your gift list. number of committees over his years LQFOXGHVQHZ¿[WXUHVPHWDOGRRUVZLWK of service. Country living meets boutique shop- new locks, paint, cleaning and well in- ping in this beautiful Village, just out- VSHFWLRQ1HZZDWHU¿OWHUVZLOOQHHGWR side the City. Estimated cost of a by-election would be reinstalled and monitored. be about $50,000. Council decided to You’ll want to stay into the evening, en- proceed with an appointment process Request for Tender for a senior joy a great meal in Erin’s locally-owned WR¿OOWKHYDFDQF\$SXEOLFQRWLFHZDV VRFFHU¿HOG posted on the Township website No- The Township has directed staff to pro- restaurants, and enjoy the magical and vember 6. ceed with the issuance of a new re- inspiring holiday windows – plus, the quest for tender to construct a senior enhanced lighting display in McMillan On November 25, an information ses- VRFFHU¿HOGZLWKRXWOLJKWVLQ0D\ Park at the core of the Village! Make it sion will be held for potential nomi- Rec 2019-003. a full day visit to one of Ontario’s best- nees. Final deadline for applicants will kept historic downtowns. be 2PM December 12. After presenta- Council also directed staff to apply to tions on December 18, an appointment the Investing in Canada Infrastruc- To learn more about your visit to ex- will be made. ture Program for Community, Culture plore natural beauty, heritage build- and Recreation for this project as well ings, and boutique shopping in the Vil- Rentals at the Puslinch Community as the lights and upgrading the wash- lage of Erin, visit villageoferin.ca and Centre. rooms previously mentioned. erin.ca The Township will implement a sur- charge of 25 percent for non resident rentals for a period of twelve months. A subsequent report will be issued as TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH to the impacts of the new fees. Cur- New prices at (519) 763-1226 rently, 70 percent of renters have a non-Puslinch mailing address. Res Puslinch Pioneer 2019-355 /LNH PRVW QRQSUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQV ZH Council Meetings (519) 763-1226 7KH 7RZQVKLSKDV LPSOHPHQWHG D ÀDW have to work within our budget. First Wednesday at 1 pm. fee structure for Standard and Minor Third Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Site Plan Application and Agreements. We have not raised our prices for ad- Please check the Council Calendar at YHUWLVLQJLQ¿YH\HDUVDQGZHDUHQRZ www.puslinch.ca as meetings may Replacement of single-axle dump in a position where it is time to charge be subject to change. truck. more. Council has voted to replace the single- axle dump truck with a tandem axle Advertising in the Puslinch Pioneer is Library Hours (519) 763-8026 model. Res 2019-351. The Township still a good deal and our new prices are Tuesday 10 am – 8 pm. was able to locate an appropriate dem- UHÀHFWLYHRIWKHLQFUHDVHGFRVWVLQSUR- Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm. onstration unit for delivery in late 2019 duction and postage. Thursday 10 am – 8 pm. for this year’s season. Friday 10 am – 6 pm. We thank all our advertisers for your Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. New Fire Equipment. support. Without you, there would be no paper. Council has authorized the purchase of Optimist Recreation Centre Hours a Paratech VSK Highway Stabilization To learn more, contact Dianne Church- Monday – Friday 9 am - 10 pm Kit and Water Rescue Equipment from er at [email protected] Saturday 9 am - 10 pm the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foun- Sunday 9 am - 10 pm dation of Canada.   Contact: 519-763-1226 or [email protected] A grant of $19,435 was awarded to the Township by the Foundation for the Historical Society Archives purchase of these items. By-law 2019- 60. Christmas in the Saturdays 12 noon - 3 pm country or for appointment email The heavy vehicle stabilization kit will ardyne.farm @sympatico.ca or assist responders by stabilizing the The Village of Erin BIA is hosting its 519-822-8559 scene and vehicles, which allows for popular annual ‘Christmas in the Coun- PRUHHI¿FLHQWDQGVDIHH[WULFDWLRQ try’ promotion from December 1-24. Waste Facility (519) 837-2601 Open Wednesdays, Fridays and The Water Rescue Equipment includes Stroll down Erin’s quaint main street, Saturdays 8 am - 4 pm. Located at DQ 2FHDQLG 5'& 5DSLG 'HSOR\PHQW and enjoy our authentic Country Christ- 6922 Concession #4 between County &UDIW DIRRWWHWKHUURSHDQG[ mas Welcome. With every purchase at 5GDQG+DQORQ +Z\ 3 December 2019/January 2020 ment that the industry has a track re- Letter to the cord of “not following site plans, with editor no repercussion”.

I write to express my concern with Ontario’s aggregate industry is one of the November 2019 article written by the province’s most heavily governed Mayor James Seeley on the aggregate industries. industry published in the Puslinch Pi- oneer. The article is not an accurate 7ZHQW\¿YH GLIIHUHQW SLHFHV RI OHJLV- portrayal of the industry nor of the lation and literally dozens of regula- changes currently being proposed by tions determine where, when and how the Provincial Government. stone, sand and gravel is extracted. And that’s a good thing. First we dispute Mayor Seeley’s as- sertion that “responsible aggregate Our industry wants to work in partner- extraction should include a prohibition ship with communities, to bring the on below the water table extraction”. aggregate that we all use every single This statement perpetuates the myth day of our lives - to where it’s needed that aggregate extraction is harmful in the most environmentally and eco- to water. nomically way possible.

Quarries and pits that operate below the water table are required by law to Norman Cheesman mitigate impacts to nearby sensitive Executive Director, OSSGA features – such as wells, streams and wetlands. No chemicals are involved in the extraction of processing of aggre- gate materials. Aggregate is a clean Help for low industry. vision and blind Further, extracting below the water table allows for a volume of aggregate Be My Eyes is a free app that connects to be excavated that would otherwise blind and low vision people with sight- require disturbing three to four times ed volunteers and company represen- WKHDUHDRIJURXQG,WLVDVPDUWHI¿- tatives for visual assistance through a cient and safe practice to deliver close- live video call. to-market aggregate to the growing communities of Ontario. As a blind or low-vision person, when- ever you need visual assistance, vol- Second, the proposed changes to the unteers are happy to help you. $JJUHJDWH 5HVRXUFHV $FW $5$  ZLOO provide the municipalities more input into an aggregate operation that wants Through the live video call, you and to expand below the water table. The a volunteer can communicate directly government is looking at a more rig- and solve a problem. The volunteer orous application regime which will will help guide which direction to point include the ‘right to appeal’ – a right your camera, what to focus on or municipalities do not currently have. when to turn on your torch.

The proposed changes would also help A sighted volunteer can help the blind clarify which level of government is or low-vision user – perhaps checking regulating the depth of extraction. No expiry dates, distinguishing colours, one is proposing to relax the rules or reading instructions or navigating new remove controls. surroundings.

Everyone agrees the protection of our Be My Eyes’ goal is to make the world water resources is paramount. Mayor more accessible to people who are Seeley writes that Council would “lose blind or have a low level of vision. the ability to instigate a vertical zon- ing by-law.” Already they have recruited 2,987,279 volunteers who have served 167,648 Depth of extraction at a pit or quarry is people in 150 countries and in 180 dif- governed by the ARA – as it has been ferent languages. for decades. The change simply pro- vides clarity with respect to that fact. To sign up for the app or to volunteer, Finally, we take exception to the com- go to https://www.bemyeyes.com. December 2019/January 2020 4 /RYLQJPRWKHURI&KULV $QQH )HUQH Reunited after 16 long years with Roy In memoriam 7RP %UHQGD  DQG 3KLOLS 6KHLOD   KHURQHDQGRQO\ORYH Cherished by her grandchildren: Sara, +HDWKHU *DU\  DQG &KULVWLQH *HRII  3URXGPRWKHURI%DUEDUD %RE -HIIHU- 'DZQ 0LURVODY DQG3DXO'\ODQ%URFN VRQRI$UNHOO%UHQGD6SXUUHOO 'HQQLV Jean Frances DQG *DYLQ /DXUD  DQG 7LP /XF\  +HDWKHUV  RI 6DXEOH %HDFK 'HERUDK 3KLOLSDQG.HUULH 7RP  Ramshaw (nee 6WHSORFN *DU\(ZDUW RI*XHOSK'RQ- Fondly remembered by all her great- QD 'DQQ\ )UH\RI)HUJXVDQG-D\QH Coulson) grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and 'RXJ &DUPLFKDHORI.LWFKHQHU friends. December 23, 1922 - October 16, 2019 Granny will forever be cherished by $&HOHEUDWLRQRI/LIHZLOOEHFRQ¿UPHG her thirteen grandchildren; Leah, Luke at a later date. -HQQ  -RDQQD %UHQGDQ  ,DQ 1L- FROH -HQQLIHU -XVWLQ $VKOH\ -RHO  Memorial Donations to Duff’s Presbyte- $OH[DQGUD 5\DQ -HVVLFD3DXO%UHWW rian Church in Puslinch, ON or a charity Erika, Mikayla and Paige. Great Gran- of your choice would be appreciated. ny to three precious gifts; Everett, Online Condolences at www.milestone- Andrew and Wesley. Sister and sister- cremation.ca. in-law to many; survived by siblings Billie Billings, Doug Gilmour and John 1RUPD *LOPRXUVLEOLQJVE\PDUULDJH Evelyn Alexandra 6KLUOH\ :LQHUDQG -RH %DUE  :LQHU Holds a special place in the hearts of Winer many nieces, nephews, family, friends and neighbours.

The family offers humble and pro- found thanks to Hospice Wellington for their compassionate care of Mom and all of us during Mom’s last days. We are eternally grateful.

Mom was a pillar of strength and an exemplary member of her local com- munity for her entire life. Friends and loved ones were received at the In her 97th year, Jean Frances Ram- WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & VKDZ QHH &RXOVRQ  SDVVHG DZD\ CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Fri- peacefully at the Lennox & Addington day, November 22, 2019, 2-4 and 7-9 County General Hospital in Napanee pm. Funeral service was held at Duff’s surrounded by loved ones on October Church, 319 Brock Rd. S., Guelph on 16, 2019. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11 am. Interment Crown Cemetery. Re- Jean is predeceased by her parents, ception to follow at the Puslinch Com- John Burness Coulson and Pearl Coul- munity Centre. son, her husband, Henry Christopher Ramshaw; her siblings Fern, Freda, Memorial contributions to Hospice Keith, Melva, Ruby, and Russell; and her daughter-in-law, Eleanor. She is Surrounded by love, at Hospice Wel- Wellington, Puslinch Loan Cupboard or survived by her siblings Connie, Do- lington on Thursday, November 14, a charity of your choice would be ap- reen, and Frank. 2019, in her 92nd year. preciated.

Complete Plumbing VALENSBRAE Whole or Half Lambs Services SHEEP FARM Frozen Lamb Cuts

Kitchens • Bathrooms • Softeners

Ken Cobb 519-831-0422 email: [email protected] Licensed and Insured PUSLINCH | 905-659-7253 | [email protected]

5 December 2019/January 2020 LOCATION Membership includes free toque for kids and outings Eden Mills Nordic is to the International Snow located at the South edge Day, Sunday, January of Guelph. A trail map is 20th, 2020, and the provided with your Cookie Race @ Bench membership. Park- Waterloo

The place for MEMBERSHIP RENTAL DAY Cross Country Individual Membership: 1) Sunday, Dec 1, 2019 Skiing in Guelph $50 1:30- 4:00 at Arkell Family of 4 or more: $180 United Church (Watson http://edenmillsnordic.blogspot.ca and Arkell). “Meet, greet and work” Come WHAT IS EDEN MILLS prepared to spend time NORDIC? scraping the base of the rental ski with your A volunteer, not-for-profit coach. ski club belonging to 2) First day of activities: Cross Country Canada. Jan 11, 2020 at the trails. Must scrape the Our trails are groomed for skis on your own at skate and classic skiing. home We welcome beginners to 8 Activity Days for youth, advanced skiers and x 5 years old: $10.00 provide Jackrabbit no matter the weather! x 6-12 years old: $20.00 programs for children. x 13-15 years old: Time: Saturdays $30.00 1:30-3:00 pm x Adults: $10.00 per WHAT WE OFFER Days: Jan 11 to Mar 7,14, lesson, pay as you go Affordable membership 21 and optional during Christmas Time and lesson fees make Eden Mills Nordic a RENTALS popular choice for individuals and families Skis and poles: looking to participate in a $20.00/child $30.00/adult fun winter activity. Our ski Boots: $20.00/child and NOTE: we will ski at our and boot rentals target $30.00/adult trails when we can groom, mainly kids to help otherwise we will offer families make this an Rental days - first come, outdoor activities either at the trails by the Cutten affordable winter sport. first served Club, the Arboretum or GORBA. December 2019/January 2020 6 With over 40 employees they bake Transforming 6,600 loaves a day. She sells to about lives. One loan a dozen grocery stores, with bread EHLQJ GHOLYHUHG E\ ¿YH FDUV WKDW VKH at a time owns.

She also has over 100 women who By Anne Day buy her bread wholesale and then sell it themselves, creating an income for many in her village. culminate in a simple, sit-down supper She trains and recruits bakers from of soup, salad, bread and wine for all the local villages. And she provides participants. housing for all her employees – they live on the property. Each event produces approximately 150-250 servings of fresh soup See what I mean. There is a ripple that sustains the local shelter with effect that starts with a small loan. nourishing and nurturing soup each month. This is just one of the stories in this book, Faces of Opportunity. Shaping Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers the Future. Stories of Transformation. charges a participation fee of $65 You will be inspired to learn how people per person to cover the expenses are transforming their lives. of ingredients for soup, the venue, equipment, a chef or professional facilitator, and charitable operations. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be going back into Opportunity For the past year I have been 7KLVHQVXUHVWKDWWKH¿QHVWLQJUHGLHQWV International so more people can working on a book with Opportunity possible are used every time for the International, a charity that provides EHQH¿W  7KH ERRN LV  DQG soups we provide to women, children can be purchased through www. PLFUR¿QDQFH ORDQV WR SHRSOH LQ and youth. developing countries. opportunityinternational.ca From their new home at 42 Carden, In the book we share stories, mainly of Spread the true spirit of the season. Guelph the group will continue to work women, who have succeeded beyond Give a gift that has wings. with Chef Josh Campbell from the Fat their dreams. They have taken their Duck Gastro Pub and Chef Becky to family and community out of poverty, inspire and support soup makers with with each loan broadening their scope Soup sisters their charm and expertise in taking and extending their impact into the high quality ingredients to a souper community. conclusion. Like making soup? Want to help Take Linda from Ghana. In the past Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis? Private corporate team-building events Linda sold bread from the top of her Sign up for an event with Soup Sisters are $95 per person and a partial tax head. She baked loaves herself and and Broth Brothers. receipt is provided upon request. sold about 40 pieces a day. Events are social evenings with lively For more information or to book a Thanks to loans from Opportunity conversation, chopping, laughter and soup making event contact guelph@ International, her bakery is now huge. warm kitchen camaraderie that soupsisters.org

 EĞĞĚƚŚĞĨůŽŽƌƐƐƉƌƵĐĞĚƵƉĨŽƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ͍

 KƌŵĂLJďĞĂĨƚĞƌŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ͍   tĞ͛ĚůŽǀĞƚŽŚĞůƉ͊  tĞĐĂŶĐůĞĂŶŵŽƐƚƚLJƉĞƐŽĨ&ůŽŽƌŝŶŐ͊ 

 ĂůůƵƐĂƚ͗ϱϭϵͲϴϮϰͲϯϰϬϯ   7 December 2019/January 2020 A trusted name in real estate.

“...Nick’s knowledge, professionalism, and superior communication was huge through the whole process. Not only that but he exceeded our expectations by checking in on us often, providing advice, and having the whole family’s best interests at heart. We will work with Nick again and definitely recommend him.”- Sean F

Township of Puslinch Holiday Closure

Please note that the Township of Puslinch will be closing at 12pm on December 24, 2019 and will reopen for regular business hours on January 2, 2020.

Thank you for your understanding and warmest wishes this holiday season. [email protected] 519 821 3600 nickfitzgibbon.com Sales Representative

December 2019/January 2020 8 Chicago Botanic Garden has 19 tri- ASK THE EXPERT als underway including 2019: Echina- cea, Leucanthemum, Sanguisorba and Silphium. The reports are published as numbered issues and through articles How do I research plants that in ‘Fine Gardening’ magazine. Included is Sheridan Nurseries recommended are: Trialed, Tested, Tried and hardy boxwoods: Green- Gem, Mound, True? Velvet and Mountain.

By Susan Mason TRIALED ROSES

During spring and summer, like many Canadian research excels in developing gardeners, I confess to being drawn hardy roses since the 1970’s with AAFC Photo from Stachys Hummelo Website to any and all new plants featured government support, research stations at garden centres. Newly introduced such as Morden and in 2010, Vineland The Perennial Plant Association plants are “eye candy” to avid garden- Research. awards Perennial Plant of the Year. ers. We want to have them! 2019 is Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’. Series include: Explorer, Parkland, Art- ists and 49th Parallel’s 2019- ‘Chinook During the winter months, away from Field Tests temptation, I take a more measured sunrise’. 7KHUHDUHPDQ\RSHQ¿HOGWHVWVDFURVV approach to researching plants that North America. The University of GHPRQVWUDWH YHUL¿HG H[FHOOHQW SHU- David Austin has an extensive breed- formance. ing program. Online you can explore Guelph along with trade sponsors, criteria such as roses for shade, disease hosts one yearly in August. The public There are many online sites for trialed resistance and colour… views new introductions and votes. Re- and tested plants, using criteria such sults are posted. as: excellent for ordinary use, avail- TESTED able, wide conditions and with good Penn State and Cornell University disease resistance. The Royal Horticultural Society RHS has ongoing expert panels to determine DOVR¿HOGWHVW TRIALED SODQWVZRUWK\RILWV$*0 $ZDUGRI*DU- GHQ0HULW 2QOLQH\RXFDQXVHD3ODQW TRIED AND TRUE Proven Winners tests plants for two Finder and various criteria. There are years with trial sites across the USA. 7,500 AGM among 75,000 listings! There are local nurseries that grow and Their 2019 National Plants of the Year display plants from around the world are: Lemon Coral Sedum, ‘Autumn under local conditions - Lost Horizons Frost’ Hosta, ‘Berry Awesome’ Hibis- and Whistling Gardens. cus, Low Scape Mound Aronia, ‘At Missouri Botanical Gardens is an Last’ Rosa, ‘Firelight’ Hydrangea, and excellent Plant Finder site. ‘Sonic Bloom’ Weigela. Buy from Garden groups selling Mt. Cuba Centre is a USA botanical plants dug up from their own gardens! garden that researches and conserves native and woodland plants. It has a I hope you can curl up this winter in Plant Finder, Sources for Native Plants front of these online resources to ex- and Trial Garden. The latest research plore plants that are trialed, tested, evaluates and posts results for Phlox. photo from Unsplash tried and true. Informed choices may Top performers are: P. paniculata counteract the ‘eye candy’ effect this Jeana, Glamour Girl, Delta Snow…You RHS for its Chelsea Flower Show spring, saving you time and money! can view results for Monarda, Bapti- Centenary has named a Plant for each sia, Coreopsis, Heuchera, Echinacea, decade. The Centenary overall winner Aster and Helenium. is Geranium ‘Rozanne’.

9 December 2019/January 2020 A Holiday Message from Solid Waste Services Garbage and Recycling Holiday Changes CLOSURES All County of Wellington Waste Facilities will be closed on: Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 1

ŽǁŶƐŝnjŝŶŐoĞĐůƵƩĞƌŝŶŐoDŽǀŝŶŐ CURBSIDE COLLECTION There will be no change to the curbside collection ĂůůdŚĞƌĞƐĂ^ŚĞůƚŽŶ schedule in Puslinch for the holidays. ĨŽƌĂĨƌĞĞĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶ ϮϮϲͲϴϮϬͲϭϬϯϮ NATURAL TREE COLLECTION Natural trees will be collected in urban curbside t͗ƚƐĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞŵŽǀĞƐŽůƵƟŽŶƐ͘ĐŽŵ  collection areas in the Town of Puslinch on Friday, January 10. Natural trees will be accepted free of charge at all County waste facilities December 27 to January 31 during regular business hours. Food Bank donations are gratefully accepted. 519.837.2601 1.866.899.0248 www.wellington.ca/sws

ALTERNATE FORMATS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. OM Official Mark of The Corporation of the County of Wellington.

Private, Elegant & Unique Milestone Celebrations • Executive Events • Pairings

Private In-home Dining Book Your Unique Private Party Christmas Party Now! Gift Certificates Available

519.954.8854 [email protected]

December 2019/January 2020 10 When asked what is required to run A mainstay in a successful restaurant, Irene was Morriston quick to say “commitment.” “You have to be prepared to work hard and do much of the work yourself.” By Anne Day Case in point, Irene did all the work to update the restaurant herself – laying 7ZHQW\¿YH\HDUV7KDW¶VDORQJWLPH tiles, painting, and so on. to be in business, especially for a res- taurant and that’s what Irene Carr is Irene laughs as she thinks about the celebrating at A Change of Pace in 30-40 cases of ceramic tile that she Morriston. and her business partner at the time had ordered for the restaurant. “We “We came up with that name because couldn’t move them. They were too we wanted to provide hot, home made heavy.” food for truckers, even when they are Irene Carr with the Valiquette family on the road.” Photo by Virginia Hildebrandt The restaurant is open from 6am- background. “We treat everyone the 3pm, Monday – Saturday and 7am- But it’s more than truckers who use same. I like to think everyone is made 3pm on Sunday and is available for the restaurant, with 200 people dur- to feel welcome.“ private parties. ing the week and 400-500 on week- ends dining there. Not only does she not lose touch with While she has purchased a home back “Some people have been eating at regulars, former staff come back to in Newfoundland, retirement is not on our restaurant every day for the past visit, some of whom were teenagers the horizon. 25 years.” shares Irene. All of which when they worked for her. speaks to the quality of the food and She stills loves the work, especially the friendly atmosphere. Young parents who would come in with the people she meets. And we are their child in a car seat, years later that lucky to have her and A Change of Hailing from Newfoundland, the child returns as an adult with a child. Pace in Morriston. friendliness is deep-rooted in her Life has gone full circle.

23(1 QGODVWZHHNHQGLQ1RYXQWLO'HFWK 'D\VD:HHNIURPDPXQWLOSP 9LFWRULD5G63XVOLQFK  &RPHDQGILQGWKDWVSHFLDOWUHHIURPRXUJUHDWVHOHFWLRQRISUH FXWWUHHV)UDVHU %DOVDP)LU IURPIWWRIW DVZHOODV ZUHDWKVDYDLODEOH(QMR\DZDUPGULQNDQGRXUEOD]LQJILUHDV \RXJHWWKHIXOOIDPLO\H[SHULHQFHDW+R+R¶V 4XHVWLRQV"&RQWDFWXVE\SKRQHRU)ROORZ8V RQ)DFHERRNDW+R+R V&KULVWPDV7UHHV 11 December 2019/January 2020 At this point, we also wished to invite documented the early history of the Fundraiser for potential sponsors of the concert. If Puslinch Lake section and illustrated you or a company with which you are early farming implements by scale music program associated would like to take part in models. this way, please feel free to contact Judith Douglas by email at judith. This work gives us a good idea of what By Paul Tribe [email protected]. life in 19th century Puslinch was like, particularly in a Highland Scottish Recently there was an article written settlement. by Barbara Bulmer in the Puslinch PioneerDERXWWKH¿QHPXVLFSURJUDP A new publication John W. Gilchrist was born on July 1, being delivered by our teacher, Melissa 1865 on lot 10 in the 1st Concession Gray. By Marjorie Clark of Puslinch. He lived in Puslinch most of his life. As a result of that, we received a call from a member of an orchestra +LV IRUPDOHGXFDWLRQFRQVLVWHGRI¿YH called the WINDJAMMERS. We have years of regular attendance at Killean a community participant who realizes School, followed by four years, most of the challenges of maintaining such a it in the winters only, as his help was program. required by his father on the farm from spring to fall. They have offered to provide a BENEFIT CONCERT where the proceeds would Despite this, John became a violinist, go toward the music program; to a marksman, county constable, replace very tired instruments, and carpenter and wood carver, a writer add other needed ones to continue the and a historian. excellent work that has been started. If you are interested in history and particularly the history of our Township, His memoirs and stories, and photos of The planning has begun! The concert you have probably been curious about his paintings and carvings have been will occur on Saturday, November 30th, life in the pioneer days of Puslinch. gathered together by Marjorie Clark for EHJLQQLQJ DW  30 :H ZDQWHG WR The collected work of John W. Gilchrist. ensure that younger children could In this newly released book, John DOVRDWWHQG ,WZLOOEHKHOGDWWKH7KH Gilchrist wrote of his own experience It is for sale at the Puslinch Township Salvation Army Guelph Citadel. We are growing up in Killean. 0XQLFLSDO2I¿FHRUE\PDLO PDUMRULH# LQ WKH SURFHVV RI FRQ¿UPLQJ GHWDLOV FODUNVRIWRPIDGFD  IRU   SOXV and will get a message out very soon. He related stories told by his parents, mailing, if applicable. The Rotary Club of Guelph South invites you to our ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT 1th Annual Pasta Dinner Friday, Feb , 20 Puslinch Community Centre Doors & Cash Bar open at 5:30 pm Dinner served from 6:00 pm Adults: $20, Children: 5-12 $10, (under 5: $2)

(PDLO&HOLDIRUWLFNHWVFHOLD#GLJLWDOIURJFRP
  Join us for Good Food, Fun, Silent Auction & Door Prizes 3URFHHGVZLOOsupport 6XQULVH7KHUDSHXWLF5LGLQJ /HDUQLQJ&HQWUHDQGRWKHU5RWDU\SURMHFWV

*UDWHIXOWKDQNVWRODVW\HDU VWDEOHVSRQVRUV ‡ $EHUIR\OH&KLURSUDFWLF‡$QQ&DLQH‡%HOOD+RGJNLQVRQ‡ ‡ '%'&RQVWUXFWLRQ 5HQRYDWLRQV‡ ‡ 'HEDQG*HRII$OOHQ7KH$OOHQ*URXS5R\DO/H3DJH5R\DO&LW\5HDOW\‡ ‡ 'LJLWDO)URJ,QWHUQDWLRQDO‡-RXUQH\5HQRYDWLRQV‡+DPPRQG3RZHU‡ ‡ /LQGD0DLQ&ROGZHOO%DQNHU‡ ‡ /RUQD5RQDOG7KH5&WHDP5R\DO/H3DJH5R\DO&LW\5HDOW\‡ ‡ 0,/%851·6$XWR6DOHV 6HUYLFH‡0RQWHVVDXUXV3XSS\6FKRRO‡3ODQHW%HDQ‡ ‡ 5LFKDUG9DQ'\NH7KH&RRSHUDWRUV‡=HKUV+DUWODQG‡

December 2019/January 2020 12 Many have inquired about how the And the community rose to the Local hero update donor and recipient are recovering. occasion to be helpful to support the family. By late morning the next day, it On the day of the surgery, Meredith was arranged for a new recliner in the 0LNH¶V ZLIH  ZDV VWDQGLQJ DW WKH house to support his healing. By Kim Hussey surgery board at the hospital waiting to see he was moved to recovery. An app called Meal Train helped everyone to organize meal delivery, and The recipient’s wife, addressing her family stepped in to help with childcare questionably by name, asked if she was during Meredith’s trips to the hospital. the donor’s wife. Even the daycare centre that Evie, his daughter attends, offered cards and That moment, with both of their men in care to the family. surgery was one of the most incredible moments in this journey. The two )LUH¿JKWHUV0LNHZRUNVZLWKYROXQWHHUHG women cried and described the moment for his upcoming shifts to ensure he as unforgettable. could adequately recover. The next day, both men recovered in There is no doubt that Mike and different wings of the hospital, and they Meredith were pretty blown away by Last month I shared with you how Mike wheeled Mike to see his new friend and the generosity and outpouring from the recipient of his kidney. Mike has a :ROID7RURQWR¿UH¿JKWHUDQG3XVOLQFK their circle of family and friends. resident, offered to be a kidney donor great sense of humour and made us all to his colleague who needed a match. laugh about this life experience. Mike’s original act of kindness, to On October 30th, 2019, the recipient Despite his understandable pain him, seemed like a casual “Of course” Rob Connor of Hamilton and donor Mike recovering, Mike has kept his positive gesture rather than the incredible gift Wolf of Puslinch were both admitted to spirit and is trying hard to allow for his that is evidently heroic to those of us St. Joseph’s hospital in Hamilton for body to heal. who have heard this story. their respective surgeries. 7KH¿UVWQLJKWDIWHUKHZDVGLVFKDUJHG For the kidney recipient, Rob Connor Prior to the surgery, Mike had worked he couldn’t get comfortable lying down and his wife, this gift was more than tirelessly on chores and family or sitting. Not wanting to disturb his a gesture or heroic. It has saved his responsibilities to prepare for his family, he felt his best option was to go life and for that, they will be forever upcoming recovery. sleep in his car, with the seat reclined. grateful.

Notice of Public Meeting Proposed 2020 Budget You are invited to attend a Public Information Meeting on Thursday, January
   16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council &)#'%)& Chambers, Township of Puslinch, 7404 &)'%)#'%)& Wellington Road 34. &)'%  #)&

Your attendance and comments are welcome. For further information please  
  % $(")'(!("( ( visit www.puslinch.ca or call 519-763-1226 $$)!(( #$
") ) )!() $()'((!((" ext. 222   13 December 2019/January 2020 MILBURN’S Trusted & True

Large inventory of 175 Full Service Facility Quality low km vehicles Oil changes, Tune-ups, Tires, Cars, Trucks, SUV’s, Vans Alignments, A/C, Brakes etc... 219 Brock Rd., Guelph www.milburnautosales.com Gordon St NO HIDDEN FEES -ALL Prices include Maltby Rd. E admin fee, lic transfer and E-Test ( HST extra ) Brock Rd. N Hammersley Rd.

Boyce Dr. Daymond

519-822-9949 Cassin follow us on facebook HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9-8 | Friday 9-6 | Saturday 9-5 | Sunday 12-4 December 2019/January 2020 14 These same stone walls are now inte- By using photographs given to them HERITGAGE rior walls to this structure. Exposed by the previous owner, the Lees have timbers, beams and doorway lintels carefully restored architectural fea- MATTERS add interest and warmth to this home. tures of this house. And Jim shared with us the discovery of a coin from 1850 found within the Barry is an accomplished restoration Understanding walls of the structure. woodworker who has painstakingly ¿QLVKHGWKHLQWHULRUURRPVZLWKGHWDLOV your Heritage The 1906 atlas map shows the property complimentary to this era. still owned by the Beattie estate. Then Committee Henry Leachman and family acquired But, the new restoration project is the the farm. A date stone engraved with barn built in 1900. The most visually By Barbara Jefferson the name ‘Leachman’ is visible in the distinctive feature of this building is barn foundation. the row of cupolas along the roof peak. The Puslinch Heritage Committee has Finding one of these original domes four regularly scheduled meetings at and then relying on photographs, the WKH7RZQVKLSRI¿FHHDFK\HDU%XWRQH Lees have built and installed replicas additional meeting, in the summer, is returning the barn to its original ap- RXUDQQXDO¿HOGWULS7RPHWKLVLVWKH pearance. highlight of the year. It was a great excursion. Both owners We spend the better part of the day demonstrated remarkable stewardship visiting properties within the Town- of their properties, sympathetic addi- VKLSWKDWZHUHLGHQWL¿HGE\FRPPLWWHH tions and repurposed uses of original members as having heritage interest. features.

Each of us puts forward a list of sites. Our individual interests may include inspecting architectural features, his- WRULF ODQGVFDSHV DSSUHFLDWLQJ VSHFL¿F elements from different eras to ad- 1939 Photograph given to Fitzgibbon Family miring sympathetic additions to older Photo credit to Linda Fitzgibbon properties that bring new purpose to existing structures. The Fitzgibbons have a photo dated 1939 showing the house, hip-roof barn After narrowing the list of properties at and stone outbuilding that would have one of our heritage meetings, property been used to house sheep. This clus- 1850 coin given to Fitzgibbon Family RZQHUVDUHQRWL¿HGDQGSHUPLVVLRQLV ter of buildings is used by the family Photograph by Linda Fitzgibbon given before we schedule any visits. today and the barn was recently re- ÀRRUHGIRUDIDPLO\ZHGGLQJ But my ‘take-away-moment’ was the Being greeted by enthusiastic owners sharing of old artifacts and pictures proud of their properties and keen to Next, Jane and Barry Lee greeted us at that have now become family trea- share the history they have unraveled their Lot 16, Concession 10 property. sures. is infectious. Duncan McFarlane had a house built in Sometimes there are questions this RI¿HOGVWRQHDQGJUDQLWH6WRQH- committee can answer but more often, mason, Peter Hume, used stones from these owners provide us with details the farm and huge limestone slabs that add to the background informa- from Georgetown to build the house. tion we have collected. Open House

This year, we were fortunate to visit two properties on Maltby Road. Both locations could be described as “heri- 45th Wedding tage rich” as more than one building is of interest. Anniversary

Historically known as the Robert Beat- tie Farmhouse, Lot 15, Rear Conces- Clarence and Elizabeth sion 9, it is currently owned by Linda Fixter and Jim Fitzgibbon. Jim greeted us and encouraged us to explore the ex- terior of the stone cottage. Please come and help us celebrate 1916 photograph of MacFarlane Barn show- our “45th Anniversary” Sunday, According to the 1851 census, this was ing roof cupolas. Given to Barry and Jane February 9th, 2020 from 1 - 4 one of only 15 stone houses listed; Lee by Duncan MacFarlane pm at St. Andrew’s Hespeler Presby- all the rest were made of log. Ear- Photograph copied by Barb Jefferson terian Church, 73 Queen St. E , Hes- lier small-paned windows have been peler. Parking and Entrance at rear replaced and modern porches added. This two-and-a-half storey, Georgian of church. 5HFHQWUHSRLQWLQJRIWKH¿HOGVWRQHXQL- style home was in the McFarlane fam- ¿HVWKHVWRQHDGGLWLRQV ily for many generations. Best Wishes only 15 December 2019/January 2020 SEPTIC SYSTEM IS CRITICAL TO YOUR HAPPY HOME CALL 519-836-6370 AVOID MESSY ANDEXPENSIVE PRESENT PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND THIS AD SYSTEM FAILURE! FOR YOUR LODDERBROTHERS.COM FREE ON-SITE LODDER BROTHERS IS YOUR TRUSTED SEPTIC EXPERT CONSULTATION

December 2019/January 2020 16 stretched to the limit; I have reached where we started. Have you seen HALF BAKED the end of my patience? all the sayings that were posted on Facebook? I bet you do. Was there one that was used more often in your home as you There was a whole series of the Stay At the End of Your grew up? Did you use it too? What Calm theme. The words written on exactly does running out of patience posters and T-Shirts and coffee mugs Rope mean? This is how dictionary.com told us many ways to stay calm. Stay GH¿QHVSDWLHQFH calm and take an action. Ours to choose which one. By Merri Macartney “noun the quality of being patient, as the I got thinking that if this theme was I love the expression, “When you’re at bearing of provocation, annoyance, so popular with so many sayings, then the end of your rope, tie a knot and misfortune, or pain, without complaint, losing one’s patience is a universal hang on!” Don’t you? Usually it is loss of temper, irritation, or the like.” issue. accompanied by a great picture of a sweet little kitten clinging to the knot. Yep. That’s what I thought. It is very As humans we tend to have lots to It amuses me. clear to me that the signs of being out deal with and we need to have a way of patience would be as obvious as a to deal with it. Makes us members of a However, when really thinking about zero bank balance. It would be very very large club. it, one doesn’t look so sweet when apparent to all. Or so my kids tell me. clinging to the knot. At least I know I If you are like me and you have a don’t. I am usually frazzled, beyond We know what it takes to get our bank tendency to be somewhat – and I myself with arms and legs akimbo and DFFRXQWVUH¿OOHG'RZHNQRZKRZWR use that term loosely – vocal about far from being speechless. JHW RXU SDWLHQFH UH¿OOHG"  ,V LW UHDOO\ your “end of the rope” situation, then as easy as a change of pace, going on perhaps we could work together, Crazy lady images come more to a coffee date, perhaps, a walk around volunteer to handle phone calls for mind. In fact, I remember one day, the block or some serious expression the sole purpose of venting and saving my second son really taking a risk by of annoyance? others from our wrath. telling his brothers not to worry about it, mom was just yelling again! And he Those expressions have been known Nah!! No one wants to be on the other lives to talk about it! to cause some pretty disastrous end…let’s just leave voice messages relationship issues. How about creating that self-erase. What is it like for you when you get D VSHFL¿F IRUPXOD"  $ SLOO WR VZDOORZ Out with the bad air; in with the good. there? Do you see it coming? Can you or a potion to drink could solve it all. Patience restored. head it off at the pass? Really? Where’s the learning in that? Merri Macartney is a Speaker, Author, Coach Do you recognize these phrases: I am Before we know it, we’d be right back www.merrimacartney.com

SERVICE YOU DESERVE. PEOPLE YOU TRUST. MICHAEL CHRISTIE Sales Representative List Your Home With The Ones That Know Rural/Farm Properties HBSc, mBADM, CNE Who’s Selling Rural Properties? MAGGIE HORNE Guelph & District Association of Realtors (GDAR) Rural, Farm, & Vacant Land Stats Broker January 1 2010 - December 31, 2018 DVM, DVSc Capstone Real Estate Professionals GDAR Average Agent

100

# of Rural, Farm, & Vacant of Land # SCOTT ROBINSON

75 Broker

130 SOLD Properites SOLD PROPERTIES Bsc (Agr), MBA GDAR Average Agent Capstone Real Estate Professionals 50

25 CapstoneReps.com | [email protected] 2.96 THINKING OF BUYING SOLD PROPERTIES 0

OR SELLING? *Based on rural and farm properties sold in Centre Wellington, Guelph-Eramosa, and Puslinch as reported through Guelph & District Assocation of Realtors (GDAR) from January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018.

*Average agent listing sales calculated by dividing number of rural and farm sales in Centre Wellington, Guelph-Eramosa, and Puslinch from January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018 (excluding Capstone) by number of Guelph & District Association of Realtors (GDAR) agents (excluding Capstone). Call Us Today For A In association with: Royal LePage - Top 1% of Sales Nationally! Free Consultation 50+ 100% 240M+ 450+ YEARS OF CARE FOR SOLD IN HOMES SOLD 519.824.9050 EXPERIENCE OUR CLIENTS REAL ESTATE horsefarmsontario.com | countryhomesontario.ca

17 December 2019/January 2020          

Pest Control '#         * +&  $ ) ,  % &'  ( -.  "   #  $$% &'  ( ) % 905-877-7014      *  &+&  $     Residential Specialists Since 1981             Cluster flies, ants, wasps & bees,  ! !  !  Dr.Bug rats & mice, spiders, outdoor events, www.drbug.ca seasonal pests & programs.        

&+$0%(5/$,1 3OXPELQJ 0HFKDQLFDO Paul Embro Wealth Creation Senior Associate Wealth Preservation 3LHUFH&KDPEHUODLQ [email protected] /LFHQVHG3OXPEHU Wealth Legacy 2ZQHU2SHUDWRU Stacie Giovinazzo Associate [email protected]  519.763.2197 SLHUFHFKDPEHUODLQ#JPDLOFRP 12 DEER VIEW RIDGE, R.R.#3, GUELPH

Dr. Charlie Alfano Dr. Janice Van Wyngaarden

December 2019/January 2020 18 $ FRZO FDQ EH ¿QLVKHG RYHU WKH CREATIVITY weekend with thicker yarn. Mug cozies UNLIMITED DUHSHUVRQDOL]HGDQGTXLFNWR¿QLVKLQ DGD\$QGZKRGRHVQ¶WORYHVWXI¿HV"

This year I’ve been seeing gnomes The knome popping up in stores. So I decided we needed one...or a few to pop up in our house. So in a few short hours, using By Genny Ribalko only leftover supplies I made my very own. The count down to Christmas has begun! In our house that means lots of yarn, tissue paper, glue, ribbons, empty spools of sticky tape and endless cleaning! Make them big or small, they’ll be a hit this season! Turn them into Christmas While the stores are bursting at the ornaments or add a weight and use seams with shoppers, I spend my time them as a door stopper. Maybe include bursting with ideas. I enjoy making a few in a gift basket to surprise your small and quick gifts while keeping friends and family. tiny hands oh so busy with projects. The best part is that it’s a great way So what do I make? Every year around to use up leftover yarn. Finished a this time I get into a Christmas knitting sweater and you have left over yarn? frenzy. In previous years, among the The kids were ecstatic, in fact my top of my list, have been mug cozies, Make a matching gnome to gift or daughter has requested more! Oh no. donate. cowls and Santa. what have I done? Move over Elf on the Shelf, Santa’s got %XWP\IDYRXULWHDUHNQLWVWXI¿HV7KH 2QP\YHU\¿UVWDWWHPSWZLWKRQO\D great idea with these quick types of rough idea in my brain I started to some new helpers this year! gifts is that they don’t take much time plan it out. Red hat, nose, feet, body to make. and a beard – voilà! Share your gnomes on Facebook

19 December 2019/January 2020 HAY BUREAU BROKER NEIGHBOUR! [email protected] 226.314.1600 519.546.7083 Modern Real Estate Marketing and Sales: trilliumwest.com LOCAL PROFESSIONAL @realty_bureau Call today for an update on your Market Value! /RealEstateBureau Not intended to induce any party to breach buyer or seller agency agreements.

December 2019/January 2020 20 Puslinch Branch, Wellington County Library December Events Stories and Strollers Book Club Ukulele Boot Camp: Holiday Edition ZRUNVKRSVWKH&5$RI¿FHUZLOOEHDEOH $GXOWV $OO$JHV to direct you to volunteer tax clinics. Adult book club for parents/caregivers Learn the basics of playing an ukulele Contact your branch to register. ZLWK\RXQJFKLOGUHQPHHWLQJWKH¿UVW and a song or two. Bring your own or Thursday, January 30th,4:00–5:00 pm Tuesday of each month. Discussing play one of ours- we’ll learn together. Ragged Company by Richard Uke can do it! Please register. Don’t know what to read next? Wagamese. Please register. Tuesday, Saturday, December 14th, 11:00 Check out this list of new books at December 3rd, 2-3:00 pm. -12:00 pm the library.

Tuesday Book Club $GXOWV Fiction Discussing How the Light Gets In by Bartels, Erin The Words Between Us Louise Penny. Please register. Tuesday, Bradford, Laura A Killer Carol December 17th, 1:30-2:30 pm Evans, Richard P Noel Street Hanover, Sara The Late Great Wizard Hughes, Anita Christmas in Paris Jewel, Lisa The Family Upstairs Morgenstern, E The Starless Sea Scott, Caroline The Poppy Wife Smith, Martin C The Siberian Dilemma Thomas, Jodi Christmas in Winter Scrabble Club $GXOWV Valley Join us for an afternoon of casual word building entertainment! No experience Non-Fiction necessary. Please register. Wednesday, Bell, Richard Stolen: Five Free Boys December 4th & 18th, 2-4 pm. Kidnapped Into Slavery Cricut Creations: The Magic of and Their Astonishing Story Time \HDUVDQGXQGHU Winter $GXOWV Odyssey Home Our Story Times are designed to help Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting Epstein, David J. Range: Why your child get ready for reading. Share machine to create a stenciled sign. Generalists Triumph in stories, songs, rhymes, and activities Machines are also available for in- A Specialized World aimed at developing your child’s early branch use. Please register. Thursday, Hayes, Bill Insomniac City: New literacy skills. Parents and caregivers December 19th, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm York, Oliver, and Me are encouraged to participate. John, Elton Me Thursday, Dec 5th & 12th, 11:00 – Thursday Book Club $GXOWV Kapoor, Komal Unfollowing You 11:45 am Discussing Seven Days of Us by Kimball, Kristin Good Husbandry a Francesca Hornak. Please register. Memoir: Growing Food, Friday Book Club $GXOWV Thursday, December 19th, 6:30 - 7:30 Love, and Family on Discussing A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Essex Farm Backman. Please register. Friday, McIntyre, Rick The Rise of Wolf 8: December 6th, 1-2:00 pm Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone’s Underdog St. Ours, Melanie The Simple Guide to Natural Health: From Apple Cider Vinegar Tonics to Coconut Oil Body Balm, 150+ Home Remedies for Health and Healing Stern, Eddie One Simple Thing: A January 2020 New Look at the Science of Yoga and EARLY CLOSURE: All branches close Tax Information Session $GXOWV How It Can Transform at 4:00 pm on Friday, December $UH \RX XQVXUH RI ZKDW WD[ EHQH¿WV your Life 6th. and credits you are entitled to if you Wilson-Raybould From Where I Stand: are newly retired or planning to retire? Jody Rebuilding Indigenous Bibliocraft: Paper Wreath $GXOWV Come hear a Canada Revenue Agency Nations for A Stronger Make something crafty out of recycled &5$  RXWUHDFK RI¿FHU UHYLHZ ZKDW Canada library materials. Create a paper \RX QHHG WR NQRZ WKLV ¿OLQJ VHDVRQ wreath for the holidays! Please register. While these are group information For complete program information, Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2-3 pm sessions, not individual tax preparation visit www.wellington.ca/Library. 21 December 2019/January 2020 THE COUNTERTOPCOUNTERTOP DEPOT Laminate * Corian * Solid Wood * Quartz * Granite

1007 York Road, Guelph, ON. Tele: 519-823-8291 www.countertop-depot.com House Cleaning Is A Wish Away Work all day and just don’t have the energy and the time to deal with the House Work ? Let us come and be your little Genies...

Susan (519) 265-3272

519 822
9600 361 Southgate Drive, Guelph Dr. Barb Deter and sta oer veterinary medical, dental and surgical care with personal service in this pet
friendly facility. www.southgateanimalhospital.ca Renovations

Additions • Decks • Sheds CUSTOM ELECTRICAL Landscaping and Property Management THAT FITS YOUR HOME

Ken Cobb 519-831-0422 Contact Agentis Today email: [email protected] 226-203-0633 Free Estimates - Reasonable Rates - Guaranteed Workmanship ECRA/ESA 7008597

December 2019/January 2020 22 6. Spoon batter into frying pan and 1 tsp. vanilla Cook’s Corner cook for 1 minute or more until FXSVDOOSXUSRVHÀRXU the tops are bubbly. Turn over 1/2 tsp. baking powder and cook undersides. Keep warm 1/2 tsp. salt By Barbara Paterson in 200ºF oven. 1. In a small saucepan combine the Serve with warm maple syrup. raisins and rum. Simmer, cov- These two recipes feature fresh cran- Serves 6. ered, for 5 minutes, or until the berries. The pancakes might be a raisins have absorbed all the rum. special treat to serve for breakfast on Let cool. Christmas morning. These bars are moist and chewy; 2. Chop the cranberries coarsely and they just hit the spot when you crave combine with 2 tbsp. brown sugar. something sweet to go with a cup of Let stand for 15 minutes. Toast coffee or tea. the walnuts lightly. 3. In a saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter Butterscotch Cranberry Bars over low heat and add 1-2/3 cup brown sugar. 4. Cook the mixture, stirring, until it is just bubbly. Transfer to a heat proof bowl and let cool for 15 min- utes. Cranberry Pancakes 5. Beat into sugar mixture the 1 cup rinsed and chopped fresh or fro- eggs, beaten lightly, and vanilla. zen cranberries 0L[ZHOOWKHÀRXUEDNLQJ 3 tbsp. sugar powder and salt and add to FXSDOOSXUSRVHÀRXU batter. 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/3 cup raisins 6. Fold in the cranberry mixture, rai- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 cup rum sins and walnuts and place in a 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup rinsed fresh cranberries, buttered 9” x 13” pan. 1-1/2 cups milk chopped 7. Spread evenly and bake at 350ºF 1 large egg 2 tbsp. brown sugar for 35 minutes or until a toothpick 3 tbsp. butter, melted 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, lightly inserted in the centre comes out 2 tbsp. maple syrup toasted clean. 1/2 cup butter 1. In a small bowl, toss cranberries 1-2/3 cup packed brown sugar Let cool on a rack and cut into bars. with sugar and let stand for 15 2 large eggs Enjoy! minutes. 2. ,Q D ODUJH ERZO VLIW ÀRXU FRUQ- meal, baking powder and salt. 3. In a third bowl, combine lightly The Bahá’í Faith beaten egg, milk, melted and A fundamental teaching of Bahá’u’lláh is the oneness of the world of cooled butter and maple syrup. humanity. Addressing mankind, He says, “Ye are all leaves of one tree 4. $GGPLONPL[WXUHWRÀRXUPL[WXUH and the fruits of one branch.” By this it is meant that the world of and stir just until combined. Fold humanity is like a tree, the nations or peoples are the different limbs or in the cranberries. branches of that tree, and the individual human creatures are as the 5. Heat a heavy frying pan over fruits and blossoms thereof. moderately high heat and brush it Bahaisofpuslinch.ca generously with butter.

Your Local Realtors Since 1987! Your Happiness is our Reward!

Nancy Aikens Crista Aikens Sales Representative Sales Representative [email protected] [email protected] 519.824.9950 Ext. 238 519.824.9950 Ext. 238

23 December 2019/January 2020 Property Maintenance

FERRA FLOORING LTD. Backhoe - Loader Services Ideal for small areas AARON FERRACCIOLI, Sales Manager Custom Digging - Trenching - Augering 322 York Road, Guelph, Ontario N1E 3G5 Landscaping - Retaining Walls - Fencing (519) 821-1850 Fax (519) 821-3496 (PDLOIHUUDÀRRU#JROGHQQHW ZZZFDUSHWRQHFDIHUUDÀRRULQJ Mike (519) 831-1808

2 Companies 1 Great Team!

3HUVRQDO7D[HV‡&RUSRUDWH7D[HV Comfortable Retirement Living %RRNNHHSLQJ‡(VWDWH3ODQQLQJ Quality care provided by friendly, professional staff ,QYHVWPHQWV‡,QVXUDQFH 24 hours a day Long and short term accommodation Bernard Newman Dino Comegna, CFP, FMA (905) 335-0081 (519) 804-9322 [email protected] [email protected] (519) 822-2006

2113 Gordon St. Guelph, ON N1L 1G7 Bookkeeping & Accounting Inc. www.heritagehouseguelph.com

[email protected] 866- 878 5556 www.michaelchong.ca December 2019/January 2020 24 an up-to-date carbon monoxide alarm and education and we would be glad to and working smoke alarms. Now is the receive your donation of any amount. perfect time to change the batteries of these devices. You can even make it extra special by directing it to our Accessibility Fund! +HUH DUH VRPH DGGLWLRQDO ¿UH VDIHW\ Gifts may be made by cash, cheque, tips that you can implement in your credit card or email transfer and tax home to ensure a safe and happy holi- receipts are offered for donations of day: $20 or more. • Do not leave anything that is 0DUJDUHW LQ WKH RI¿FH ZLOO EH JODG WR cooking unattended, and ensure help you or simply visit the website DQ\WKLQJÀDPPDEOHLVVDIHO\DZD\ and look under Get Involved. Festive safety from the stovetop. This includes tea towels, wooden or plastic utensils and paper towels. Christmas Gifts If you are visiting between now and By Sloan Stewart • Only use lights that have been Christmas, have a look at our new WHVWHG DQG FHUWL¿HG E\ &DQDGLDQ GLVSOD\LQWKHRI¿FH The winter holiday season is a time for Standards Associations. families and friends to get together.

PROUD TO MANUFACTURE IN PUSLINCH 16 300+ 100%

years of sustainable employees in of water bottled in operations in Aberfoyle Aberfoyle stays southern Ontario in Canada

The bottled water industry accounts for less than 0.6% of the permitted water within the Grand River Watershed.

PROUD ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS

16 years of monitoring data on 13"/&Ɯ"! 6 Dataset is one of the most the water resources, aquatic independent experts unique and comprehensive habitat and ecologic conditions and shared publicly in Ontario

PROUD COMMUNITY PARTNERS 100+ Contributor 1,000,000

hours of community open to the Puslinch Minor Soccer bottles of water donated houses since 2015 with a new Club and Optimist in 2016 to community location in Puslinch in 2016 Club of Puslinch organizations

nestle-waters.ca

December 2019/January 2020 26 proximity were used as these were the decline isn’t a huge problem,” says Revisiting most important sources of neonics at Wilson. “There are multiple factors Neonicotinoids the time and almost all corn and soy with multiple outcomes that affect ¿HOGV LQFRUSRUDWHG QHRQLFV LQ WKHLU many stakeholders.” Wilson also in Honeybee SURGXFWLRQ  says that those stakeholders often have highly different world views and Sustainability “Interestingly,” says Guthrie, “no understandings of what constitutes association was detected between valid evidence and vested interests. in season colony loss and corn or That can make it much harder to By Jeff Wilson soy proximity, as an indicator of create effective solutions. neonicotinoid exposure.” People are passionate about bees. But there is a way. “A deadlock is 7KHVH WLQ\ À\LQJ ZRUNKRUVHV DORQJ :KDW VKH DQG :LOVRQ GLG ¿QG ZHUH of no use to anyone,” says Wilson. with other pollinators, are essential for associations with measures of bee “It’s imperative to bring the parties many crops. management that included beekeeper together, acknowledge their concerns experience, pest control and queen and then collectively examine the Over the last few years, there has factors such as age. issue and potential solutions openly been wide-spread concern over and transparently.” honeybee colony decline. The issue “And we weren’t alone,” says Guthrie. has engendered passionate responses “Similar studies done in other parts of Using a process called Community from environmentalists, beekeepers, the world have revealed similar results 1HWZRUN,QWHJUDWLRQ &1, GHYHORSHG crop growers and the general public. ZKLFKDOLJQZLWKWKHVH¿QGLQJV´ in Puslinch, Wilson and Guthrie are helping to resolve not only problems Suspected causes have included What this suggests to Wilson is that like colony decline. neonicotinoid pesticide use, the role of neonicotinoids in colony environmental factors and hive decline should be revisited. “The “Right now, CNI is being used on four management with many people data were collected under real-life continents, with multiple community SRLQWLQJWKH¿QJHUDWQHRQLFRWLQRLGV conditions,” says Wilson. “But we projects beginning now in Guelph/ need to do more studies. One study Wellington,” says Wilson. “By applying But what if they didn’t have quite isn’t enough, and we need to work openness and transparency we are WKH LPSDFW RQ FRORQ\ GHFOLQH DV ¿UVW together to continue to understand beginning to sort out issues like agri- suspected? some very complex issues.” food sustainability, public health and transformative education. We want In 2014, with funding from The Not using neonicotinoids could have effective solutions for all stakeholders Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and unintended consequences, like the use - so everybody wins.” Rural Affairs and, the University of of insecticide sprays that are known Guelph, Alessia Guthrie, MSc, began to have detrimental environmental Read Dr. Guthrie’s study at: https:// working on her PhD thesis. effects. It also suggests for Wilson atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/ that stakeholders must work together KDQGOH $QG ¿QG RXW ³, ZDQWHG WR ¿QG RXW LI WKHUH ZDV D openly to resolve the issue. more about Community Network relationship between neonicotinoids Integration at https://www.youtube.com/ and colony decline” says Guthrie, “so “No-one is suggesting that colony watch?v=bdgEpo8_JC8&t=401s DORQJZLWK'U-HII:LOVRQ '90'96F 3K'  ZH EHJDQ DOLJQLQJ VWDNHKROGHUV LQ 2QWDULR WR XQGHUWDNH WKH ¿UVW DQDO\VLV RI ¿HOG GDWD LQ WKH 3URYLQFH on causes of colony decline.”

They also received letters of support, data and assistance from the Ontario Beekeepers Association, the Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Fruit Growers of Ontario, Health Canada, and Croplife Canada.

“We surveyed Beekeepers to obtain information on hive health, management and environmental factors and proximity to corn and soy ¿HOGV´ VD\V *XWKULH ³$QG WKHQ WKH Another project. data were analyzed using multivariable statistics under the supervision of faculty at the University of Guelph. Tell us about your project! Call us at 519.620.2299 As data on neonicotinoid neonic or get some ideas at our website: levels are unavailable, corn and soy www.slotegraafconstruction.com 27 December 2019/January 2020 Youth group alternate Thursdays. MOUNT CARMEL-ZION UNITED Religious Services • Tuesday, December 24th at 7pm CHURCH Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. in Morriston at the corner of Church & ARKELL UNITED CHURCH Victoria Streets “The Little Church with the BIG Heart” DUFF’S PRESBYTERIAN Minister: Rev. Margaret Ruggles 600 Arkell Road at Watson CHURCH     We look forward to welcoming you! Website:morristonunitedchurch.com www.arkellunitedchurch.ca 319 Brock Rd. S. & 401 Email: morristonunitedchurch@gmail. Rev. Deborah Deavu   com • 9:00-10:00 am Fellowship, coffee. Minister: Rev. Jane Swatridge “Everyone Welcome” 10:00-11:15 am Church service www.duffschurch.ca followed by fellowship, coffee, juice, Come Check out Duff’s NEW Facebook Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am snacks. page:www.facebook.com/duffschurch/ Choir Practice 9:30 am • Sunday, December 15th at 2pm, or look up Duff’s Presbyterian Church • Sunday, December 1st - Advent Service of Solace. A service of quiet • Sunday Services: I - Worship with decorating of the gentleness when Holiday Cheer is a 9:30 am Gathering & rehearsals Sanctuary preparing for Christmas little much. Especially for those who are 10:30 am Worship Service & Kid’s “ Hanging the Greens” - Potluck mourning, saddened, overwhelmed or Program, Luncheon to follow remembering loss at this time of year. 11:30 am Coffee Hour • Sunday, December 8th - Advent II - • Tuesday, December 24th, Family Choir Practice 7pm. White Gift Sunday Christmas Eve Service at 7pm. Every • Sunday, December 15th - Advent III one welcome. EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH - Sacrament of Holy Communion  *XHOSK /LQH MXVW 1RUWK RI  • Sunday, December 22nd - Advent IV BAHA’I FAITH 6LGHURDG 1RUWKRI&DPSEHOOYLOOH • Tuesday, December 24th - 7 p.m. • Conversations - once a month on   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Wednesday evenings we meet to read Webpage: www.ebenezeruc.ca - Like • Sunday, December 29th - Monthly and discuss a short passage from the us on Facebook donations to Chalmers Community Baha’i sacred writings on a chosen Music Director: John Zadro Services Centre theme. We invite anyone interested Worship Services:Every Sunday 10am Monthly donations to Chalmers WR MRLQ XV  3OHDVH FDOO    Kid’s Program during the service. 3135 for driving directions. www. • Sunday, December 15th 7:00 pm. Community Services Centre for the bahaisofpuslinch.ca. Carols and Readings month of December are kidney beans • Join us also in our study of: • Sunday, December 22nd 10:00 am. or baked beans and Peanut Butter. Skim 5HÀHFWLRQVRQWKH/LIHRIWKH6SLULW±D Service milk powder and toilet tissue is always course on the spiritual nature of the • Tuesday, December 24th 7:00 pm. needed as well, and all donations are KXPDQEHLQJ&DOO   Christmas Eve Service greatly appreciated. Warm Socks • Sunday, December 29th 10:00 am. would be a welcome contribution. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Christmas Service • Sunday, January 5th - Epiphany 454 Arkell Road Sunday   FREELTON UNITED CHURCH www. calvaryguelph.com 155 Freelton Rd. at Douglas Street. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Pastors: Josh Sklar and Joe Yang   ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH • Sunday worship: English 9:45 am www.freeltonandstrabaneunitedchurch. 79 Freelton Road Chinese 11:30 am org   • Children’s Worship: Sunday morning Minister: Rev. Bill Wheeler Father Edward Mahony program held during main services. • Sunday Worship Services & Sunday Masses as follows: • Calvary Youth: For Jr. & Sr. High School at 9:30 am. • Saturday: 5:00 pm programs - please go to church Coffee hour & fellowship to follow. • Sunday: 9:00 am and 11:00 am. website for more information. • Tuesday, December 24th – 10pm. • Adult Bible Study: Thursdays 10:00 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion am. THE SALVATION ARMY GUELPH 6HUYLFH$TXLHWWLPHWRUHÀHFWRQWKH CITADEL reason for the season! All welcome! CROSS ROADS BIC CHURCH “A Place of Christian Worship & Service” 1320 Gordon St. Living and Loving Like Jesus. KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,   Peacefully. Compassionately. Together. CRIEFF 4614 Wellington Rd. 32, Guelph ON www.guelphsa.ca 7156 Concession 1, Puslinch N1H 6J3 Majors Peter and Lee-Ann van Duinen   Ph. 519-658-9746 • Worship Service: Sunday 11:00 am www.pccweb.ca/knox-crieff/ https://www.crossroadsbic.ca for Minister Rev. Michelle Yoon ‡6XQGD\6FKRRODP $JHWR Small Group information and more! • Sunday Worship at 10 am. *UDGH Facebook: Cross Roads BIC & Cross • Prayer Meeting every Thursday • 55 Club, 12 noon: 2nd Wednesday Roads Youth Group morning at 10:30 am. to 12 pm. of each month Worship Sunday mornings at 10:30am, • Tuesday December 24th - 7 pm. • Jr. and Sr. Youth: Events as scheduled. nursery care and children’s programs Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Please check the website for all available. Service upcoming events. December 2019/January 2020 28 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST BIBLE STUDY COOKIES & CAROLS REFORM MOVEMENT CHURCH In depth Bible Study led by Rev. Bob Badenoch Community Centre, 4217 We welcome you! LaChance, 519-721-3422 or phone Watson Rd S. Puslinch, Tuesday 3997 HWY 6, Puslinch ON, N0B 2J0 Lynn Lodge for location which has December 10th from 7 – 9 pm. A   been changed from the Arkell United festive sing along of holiday favourites email: [email protected] Church, 519-822-4809. Wednesdays, for all ages. www.sdarm.ca December 4th, 11th,18th from 9:30 Elder: Paul Gavric to 11:30am. All are welcome. DUFF’S LUNCH & LEARN Pastor: Dorin Burca Wednesday, December 11th at CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH 11:00am Sunrise therapeutic riding ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH A CHRISTMAS LUNCH & learning centre. Followed by  (OOLV 5G EHVLGH +HVSHOHU $UHQD At Crieff Hills Retreat Centre, Monday soup lunch. Contact Karen if you ZHVWRI7RZQOLQH5G to Friday at 12:30 from December have questions 519-820-8114 or Hespeler - Cambridge 2nd to 13th. We welcome individuals, [email protected]. Rector Rev. Canon Linda Nixon families, church groups and staff • Sunday Services parties for a sumptuous buffet in our DUFF’S MOVIES IN DECEMBER 8:30 am Holy Eucharist - Traditional 1874 schoolhouse. $20 per person Monday, December 23rd at 1:30pm. 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 1st, 2nd, 4th +67 LQFOXGHG   5693 DW SURJUDPV# “Downton Abbey movie” dress up and and 5th Sundays crieffhills.com or 519-824-7898 to join us for tea & treats. Morning Prayer 3rd Sunday reserve your table. We welcome Sunday School & Nursery at 10 am everyone for a guided walking tour and FITNESS CLASS Service. learn more about our historic property Puslinch Fitness, join us on Monday located at 7098 Concession 1. nights at Duff’s church at 7:30pm. for STRABANE UNITED CHURCH DQKRXURIIXQDQGVZHDW$FHUWL¿HG %URFN5RDG %URFN5G WK CHRISTMAS CONCERT & instructor will lead the class in a &RQFHVVLRQ:HVW  COMMUNITY CAROL SING variety of programs cardio, pilates, Sunday, December 8th – NEW TIME yoga, high intensity training, stability - 2 p.m. Freelton United Church, 155 ball and cardio drumming. First Freelton Rd., Freelton. Special Guests - class is free, $5/class. Please bring Community Events Barbershop Quartet “Take Note”. Please your own equipment if possible but join The Christmas Choir & Friends for extras are available. Contact Karen an afternoon of seasonal music & lots at [email protected] or ADVENT SUPPER AND LANTERN of carol singing for all ages! Hot Spiced Sarah at smainguy@nsenvironmental. WALK Cider, Punch, Christmas Goodies & a com. At Crieff Hills Retreat Centre. Sunday time of fellowship to follow. Everyone FREE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR December 8th at 4pm. $25pp/ $8 welcome! 55+ children. Come and share a meal The Victoria Order of Nurses offers a together before we head out to walk CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK free exercise class for individuals 55+ the outdoor labyrinth with lanterns. at Knox Church Crieff, 7156 Concession who want to maintain their health and RSVP at [email protected] 1, Puslinch on Saturday December independence. The class focuses on 1-800-884-1525. 7th, 9 am. - 11 am. $6 a dozen or 3 dozen for $15. Boxes will be provided. DHURELF HQGXUDQFH EDODQFH ÀH[LELOLW\ and strength. This class is every AFTERNOON OUT Christmas cookies, Baked goods, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am Wednesday, December 11th at Candy and Crafts. located at Duffs Presbyterian Church. 2pm. Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. Cards, Sweets and More. COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST FREE COMMUNITY EXERCISE Contact Ross at 519-822-6063. Saturday, December 7th from 8 to 9 am at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 AND FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES 55+ ANNUAL ROBBIE BURNS Guelph Line just north of Brookville. Every Monday and Thursday from 9.15- SUPPER Come and meet other men in our 11am. at Ebenezer United Church, At Strabane United Church, 1565 community. Info: MaryLou at 519-  *XHOSK /LQH MXVW QRUWK RI Brock Road - Heritage Hall Saturday, 853-4399. Check our webpage at %URRNYLOOH  %\/LIHPDUN+HDOWK+HDOWK January 25, 2020. Bar Opens at ebenezeruc.ca or Facebook. Free will *URXS  5:30 pm – Dinner Follows. Piping In offering to support our Youth Drop-In. and Address to the Haggis. Tickets $25. Call 905-659-7679. COMMUNITY SENIORS’ SOUP FREELTON WHEEL OF FITNESS AND SANDWICH LUNCH Freelton Wheel of Fitness now on BADENOCH MUSIC NIGHTS Tuesday, December 10th Christmas Mondays and Thursdays 10 am to First Friday of each month, December Party at noon sharp at Ebenezer United 11 am at Freelton United Church, 155 6th, is a Pot Luck at 5:30 SHARP.... Church, 12274 Guelph Line just north Freelton Road, Freelton. Sponsored RSVP a must...519-763-9782 and next of Brookville. Come for a bowl or 2 of by STEPS Company, Flamborough Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at the tasty home made soup, sandwiches, Information & Community Services. Badenoch Community Centre, 4217 cards and games. For more information Free ongoing event. Let’s get in shape. Watson Rd S. Puslinch. please leave message 905-854-2423. – spring is coming. 29 December 2019/January 2020 GUELPH HORTICULTURAL beginners at Duff’s Church on children on the waiting list. SOCIETY Saturday, January 11th, 2020. General meeting Tuesday, January Cost is $10/person. Lessons offered Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph at 28th, 2020 at 7:30pm, Dublin Street 7-7:30pm, Dance 7:30-10pm and  HPDLOLQIR#EEEVJFD United Church, 68 Suffolk Street West, Potluck Lunch 10pm. Caller is Bill or visit us online at www.bbbsg.ca. Guelph. New members are welcome. Hands and he is fantastic. For more www.guelphhort.org. information contact sullivanpgs@ BOOKING AGENT FOR ARKELL gmail.com. UNITED CHURCH ONE OF A KIND CLOTH BAG &RQWDFW0HODQLH+DUGLHDW   SALE SUNRISE LESSON VOLUNTEERS 3390 or email [email protected]. Sunday, December 8th 2pm tlll 4pm /HDG D KRUVH RU VLGHZDON DORQJVLGH Bags $20 and $25. Cash or cheque KRUVHDQGULGHU LQJURXSOHVVRQVWDXJKW BOOKING AGENT FOR THE please. Proceeds shared with charity. E\ FHUWL¿HG LQVWUXFWRUV  :HHNGD\ BADENOCH COMMUNITY Sale at Maureen Smith’s home, 4195 evening and Saturday volunteers CENTRE Sideroad 25 S., Puslinch. 519-822- needed. 1.5 hours per week. Must &RQWDFW )ORUHQFH 3HHU DW    5065. be 15+, training provided. Volunteer 9782. Application Forms are available at PICKLEBALL www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca or contact BOOKING AGENT FOR DUFF’S (YHU\ 0RQGD\ H[FHSW VWDWXWRU\ Fiona at 519-837-0558 x35. Call now CHURCH Contact Jules Ganning at 226-821- KROLGD\V  DQG :HGQHVGD\V  to register for our next training clinic. - 3:30, Optimist Recreation Centre 2002 or email duffschurchrental@ gmail.com. J\P  %URFN 5G  SHU VHVVLRQ TECH TUESDAY FOR SENIORS Everyone welcome. Further At Strabane United Church, 1565 BOOKING AGENT FOR information June 519-763-0309 or Brock Road, Strabane. Join us 2nd EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH Lois 519-831-4052. and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 2:00 pm. and enjoy some fellowship, learn &RQWDFW 'DYLG :KHHOHU    4834 or [email protected]. SENIORS’ LUNCH how to navigate new technologies DQG GHYLFHV L3DGV 7DEOHWV/DSWRSV Tuesday, December 17th at 12 noon BOOKING AGENT FOR at Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell &HOO SKRQHV  DQG KDYH DFFHVV WR WKH FREELTON UNITED CHURCH Road, Arkell. An afternoon of food, internet. Contact Ray McConachie at 905-659- music, cards and fellowship. Gift 3033 or email [email protected] exchange. Contact the church at 519 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. 234 821-7623. BOOKING AGENT FOR THE 57 Watson Parkway S. Guelph OPTIMIST RECREATION SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER are hosting Saturday Afternoon CENTRE AND PUSLINCH Wednesday, December 4th, noon Entertainment in the lounge. COMMUNITY CENTRE Saturday, December 7th Swan JDWKHULQJDP :LWK´(OYLV´ &DOO  RUHPDLOUHQWDOV# Mike Marinovic entertaining at Puslinch Creek will be playing from 1:30 pm - puslinch.ca Community Centre. - Tickets $15 are 4:30 pm. going fast, call Mary Beth at 519-822- Saturday, December 21st Best and CROWN CEMETERY PUSLINCH 6211 or email Janet at janetc@sentex. Friends will be playing from 2pm - Crown Cemetery Puslinch is located net. Everyone Welcome. Sponsored 5pm. north of Morriston at Brock Road by Mount Carmel-Zion United Church. and Highway 401. It is a non- Watch for news of potlucks in 2020 YOUTH DROP-IN NIGHT SUR¿W FHPHWHU\ RSHUDWHG E\ D RQWKH¿UVW:HGQHVGD\RI$SULO-XQH Friday, December 13th 7-9 p.m volunteer board of managers and a October with the Christmas Dinner on at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 secretary/treasurer. We welcome all WKH¿UVW:HGQHVGD\RI'HFHPEHU *XHOSK/LQH -XVWQRUWKRI%URRNYLOOH  denominations for burials. For more All youth Grade 7 and up are welcome information please visit our website SILENT RETREAT for an evening of food, fun and games at www.crowncemetery.ca or contact At Crieff Hills Retreat Centre, and just to hang-out. 'DUOHQH+DUULHWKDDW   December 1st - 3rd. Begin the or email [email protected]. season of Advent with quiet time away. Experience deep rest: sleep, DUFF’S PARISH NURSE read, pray, walk, and eat nourishing Community Reaching out to all of the community food. Bring books, handcrafts or art of Puslinch through shared faith and projects if you like. Hosted by Kristine Announcements caring to promote healing of body, O’Brien. An opening session will teach mind and spirit. Don’t understand what you the basics so that even beginners BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS your doctor tells you? Have questions are comfortable. Cost: $260 single OF GUELPH about medications or preparing for URRP LQFOXGHV+67 5HJLVWHUDWZZZ Learn to be a kid again! Volunteer surgery or tests? Or maybe you just crieffhills.com or call 519-824-7898 mentors needed for local children. need someone to talk to about a for more information. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph has stressful situation. ¿YH SURJUDPV ZLWK YDU\LQJ OHYHOV RI If you have questions please call SQUARE DANCING ALL AGES time commitment. Have a one-to-one .DUHQ +DUGLQJ 5HJ 1XUVH DW   For both experienced dancers and friendship or assist with a group of  FKXUFK  RU WR FRQWDFW E\ December 2019/January 2020 30 Sue Gray NOTARY PUBLIC (Retired Lawyer) Diamond Detailing Professional Automotive Cleaning & Detailing Independent Sales Consultant $I¿GDYLWVVZRUQ'RFXPHQWVFHUWL¿HG www.susangray.norwex.biz +RXVHFDOOV Guelph & Area 519-824-3915 519-829-4008 Joe 519 823-2578 Email: [email protected] ABERFOYLE TRUCK PHIPPS PHOTO MANAGEMENT Maria Phipps, MLIS Lube & Alignment www.phippsphotomanagement.com 7 Tawse Place, Guelph Guelph, Puslinch & Area 519 836-3700 416-317-3713 [email protected] Space Available Space Available Call (519) 763-6564 Call (519) 763-6564

HEAVY TRUCK & PASSENGER & LIGHT FARM TIRES TRUCK TIRES SALES & SERVICE Nicholas Beaver Road 519 763-7630

Advertising Rates: Contact Dianne Churcher (519) 763-6564 or [email protected]. text, email or calling 519-820-8114 or OPP. For assistance call: [email protected]. If you have a concern about a police *DU\:LOO    $OOFDOOVDUHFRQ¿GHQWLDO matter, please phone 1-888-310-1122 )UHG/DZ   DQGUHTXHVWWRPHHWDQ233RI¿FHUDW 'LDQQH+HUVH\   THE FRIENDS OF MILL CREEK WKH3XVOLQFK7RZQVKLSRI¿FH &DURO\Q9DQGHQKHXYHO   Meet at the Puslinch Community Centre at 3:30 pm. on the third PARENT-CHILD PLACE THE ROTARY CLUB OF GUELPH :HGQHVGD\ RI HYHU\ PRQWK H[FHSW Is a free drop-in program for parents SOUTH $XJXVW   :H HQFRXUDJH DQ\RQH ZKR and caregivers with children birth to Meets every Thursday for breakfast can spare a few hours, and shares our 6 years. The program runs Tuesday DW WKH 6SULQJ¿HOG *ROI DQG passion for protecting this precious mornings at the Puslinch Community Country Club, 2054 Gordon Street, resource for future generations and in Centre from 9:30-11:30 and includes Guelph at 7:30 am. Check out www. helping to develop the next generation free play, snack, art activities and rotary7080.org/guelphsouth for more of conservationists to attend and circle time. information. join us. For more information please If school buses are cancelled due to visit the Friends of Mill Creek website Contact Celia Clark for membership inclement weather the community http://www.friendsofmillcreek.org. LQTXLULHV  centre is also closed and the program THE MILL CREEK doesn’t run. The program runs METAL RECYCLING BIN – SUBWATERSHED September to June and does not run SUNRISE FARM (6920 Conc. 1, COMMUNITY LIAISON TEAM in July and August. Puslinch) Holds its monthly meetings the second PUSLINCH FIDDLE GROUP Drop off ‘unwanted’ metals, e.g. last Thursday of each month at 1:00 Meets the 3rd Sunday of each month stainless steel, aluminum, copper, tin PM at the Community Centre in H[FHSW-XO\$XJXVWDQG'HFHPEHU DW cans, wire, metal rods, fencing etc. Aberfoyle. The public is invited. Duff’s Church, Nanson Hall, from 1 - 4 in the ‘Gerdau Ameristeel’ recycling SP &RPH RXW DQG EULQJ \RXU ¿GGOH bin situated in our parking lot. We OPTIMIST CLUB OF PUSLINCH guitar, etc. and join in some good old appreciate your support. Is one of the most active clubs in the ¿GGOH PXVLF )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ For more info, contact Lynne O’Brien township. Our focus is youth. We meet SOHDVH FDOO 3DXO 0F'RQDOG   6XQULVH  [ RQ WKH QG JHQHUDO PHHWLQJ  DQG 9764. Please remember the theme is WK GLQQHUPHHWLQJ 7XHVGD\RIHDFK “OLD TIME COUNTRY FIDDLE.” month. Donor Circle PUSLINCH LOAN CUPBOARD If you wish to become a member, HOME HEALTH CARE please call our secretary, Carl Gorman EQUIPMENT SERVICE Barbara Bulmer    RU 'RQ 0F.D\   is located in Duff’s Presbyterian Anne Day 822-2984 or any Optimist member. Church. 31 December 2019/January 2020 Kathy Kinzie R.M.T. Full Service Automotive Repairs 519 651-0401 30 Hayes Avenue 967 Townline Rd. Puslinch Guelph, ON N1E 5V5 ZZZYLQQLHVPU¿[LWFRP LP PLATINUM ROOFING Hayden’s Property Maintenance Ltd. SUNRISE7KHUDSHXWLF5LGLQJ LP PLATINUM ROOFING & EXTERIORS & EXTERIORS Snow Plowing, Sanding & Salting 'D\&DPS /LIH6NLOOVSURJUDPV Roofs, Custom Exterior work, Insulation, Skylights PROFESSIONAL LAWN & GARDEN CARE www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca Ph: 519-803-9737 www.lpplatinum.com Tel: 519-823-2188 9ROXQWHHUV1HHGHG[ SHIRLEY ANNE NOWELL RRPr Village Family Restaurant 5HJLVWHUHG5HÀH[RORJ\3UDFWLWLRQHU 30 Brock Rd., Aberfoyle *XHOSKDQG&DPEULGJHORFDWLRQV 3KRQH &DQDGLDQ *UHHN (PDLOUHOD[#UHÀH[RORJ\E\VKLUOH\FRP  Elite Hair and Tanning Salon ABERFOYLE FARMERS’ MARKET 900 Jamieson Parkway .COM Cambridge, ON Repaint • Restorate • Renovate • Rebuild Foods you love....Farmers you know! 519 654-9900

Puslinch 519-822-2324 In the Optimist Rec Centre, Aberfoyle ZZZHOLWHKDLUDQGWDQQLQJVDORQFRP Ball Exteriors Ltd. Saturday’s 8:00am til 1:00pm ABERFOYLE FIDDLE SHOP Siding, Eaves Trough, Windows & Doors Reopening last Saturday in May Violin Maker-Sales-Repairs-Lessons Soffit, Fascia, Sun Tunnels, Railings Paul McDonald 519-763-9764 til the last Saturday in October Free Estimates. Greg Bowles 519-841-0727 ZZZDEHUIR\OH¿GGOHUFD ABERFOYLE TRUCK LUBE, REPAIR AND SALES 7 Tawse Place, Guelph /LFHQVHG&DUSHQWU\VLQFH 519 836-3700 9LVLWXVDWZZZGHFNLQJDURXQGFD Michael’s Mobile Truck & Trailer ABERMOR 6WRFNWUDLOHUVRUKDYHXVFXVWRPEXLOGDWUDLOHUIRU\RX Repair Inc MANUFACTURING )RUDOO\RXUWUDLOHUQHHGV WELDING, FABRICATION AND REPAIR SERVICES 7UXFNWUDLOHUDQGDXWRPRWLYHUHSDLUVDQQXDOVDIHW\LQVSHFWLRQV CERTIFIED - MICHAEL VIOL (519) 837-0424 $EHUIR\OH www.abermormanufacturing.ca Bisous Newly opened modern dessert caterer ~Unique desserts for your special events~ speedwaytrailers.com 519-835-1070 [email protected] 226-337-2142 519-763-1233 :HOOLQJWRQ5G‡3XVOLQFK211&9 Electrical wiring and maintenance of new 44 NORMIK MECHANICAL INC. residential, additions and renovations commercial, and solar projects Heating & Cooling Phone: 519-767-0768 :RRGODZQ5G:*XHOSK Trane TM Heating & Cooling Equipment Email: [email protected] RU Ronald A. Oosterveld 5 A Change of Pace PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BACKHOE - LOADER SERVICES RESTAURANT &XVWRP'LJJLQJ7UHQFKLQJ$XJHULQJ BUILDING AND Hwy #6 -- South of 401, Morriston Plaza /DQGVFDSLQJ6PDOO5HWDLQLQJ:DOOV LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES 519 767-9987 0LNH 500 Maltby Road Guelph, ON (519) 780-0400 Whistle Stop Co-Op Preschool CatNap Cottages Frank’s Small Engine Repair 3XVOLQFK&RPPXQLW\&HQWUH Setting new standards in cat boarding 5HSDLUVWRODZQPRZHUVVQRZEORZHUV 0RQGD\:HGQHVGD\ )ULGD\0RUQLQJV DQGJDVSRZHUHGODZQWUDFWRUV &$//6$1'5$   Large private suites with windows :DWVRQ5G6RXWK$UNHOO ZZZZKLVWOHVWRSSUHVFKRROFRP www.catnapcottages.ca 519 766-0511  Complete Plumbing Services TICKET DEFENDERS Computer Repair by George LEGAL SERVICES Repairs, new installs, renos, softeners Hardware, Software and Training Ronald J. Harper, CEO Ken 519-831-0422 (Puslinch) 519 496-2240 Email: [email protected] 519-824-0437 WHERE IS JACK? Alton Boarding Kennel Dave’s Home Improvements Vinyl Windows & Siding Specialists Allsport Labrador Retriever Repair Work - Aluminum & Vinyl Since 1976 www.whereisjack.ca 9LFWRULD5G63XVOLQFK Installations 519-835-4018 Jack’s Aluminum Ltd 519 822-5000 ZZZDOOVSRUWODEVFRP The Larose Duo (Piano and Flute) Chickadee Christmas Trees ĞĂƵƟĨƵůDƵƐŝĐĂƚLJŽƵƌ^ƉĞĐŝĂůǀĞŶƚ 6639 Wellington Rd 34 ϱϭϵͲϴϮϮͲϭϭϬϵƐŽƵŶĚĐůŽƵĚ͘ĐŽŵͬƌŽƐĞƐŝŶũƵŶĞ 519 654-2029 ƌŽƐĂŶŶĞΛĚĂŶŝĞůǁĂƌƌĞŶ͘ĐĂ www.chickadeechristmastrees.ca