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Produced by volunteers since 1975 Vol. 44, Issue 3 - October 2019
Tuning-up at Aberfoyle Public SchoolBy Barbara Bulmer
Science has shown that musical training can lead to better brain de-velopment for children who start at an early age.
A University of Montreal study found that musicians are more mentally alert. That is not to suggest that ev-ery child should strive to be a pro-fessional musician but research has shown that musical training can en-hance memory, spatial reasoning, literary skills and executive function-ing.
Students at Aberfoyle Public School are fortunate to have a teacher who has musical training, who is cognitive
developing brain and who is willing to share her passion for music with her students.
Music and Art teacher Melissa Gray grew up in a Salvation Army family immersed in vocal and brass music. By the age of six she knew that mu-sic was going to be an important part of her life.
Melissa said that through music she
piece in child development.
Research has also shown that mu-sical training can reduce stress and anxiety, something children and teachers face daily in the classroom.
Music programs have been elimi-nated by the province and now exist only if a teacher is passionate about
willing to take it on.
-cal training this oversight is short of sight!
With the full support of principal Paul Tribe, Melissa applied to The Royal City Ukulele Club and received an award of thirty ukeleles, including thirty exercise books and thirty car-rying cases.
Melissa chose the ukulele because it is trendy, easy to learn and fun to play. She will begin by teaching stu-dents chord and note knowledge, and then how to read notes on a Staff.
Melissa also teaches vocal, or choir, brass and hand drum but sadly the instruments are old and need replac-ing, and without provincial funding that appears to be impossible.
However, Melissa said the school would be grateful for any gently-used instruments that might be looking for a new home and good purpose.
Tuning up from your nose out: G C E A. That’s how to tune a ukulele. Grades 1 to 4 will learn to play the ukulele, do vocal (choir) and hand drum. Grades 5 to 8 will learn on or-chestral instruments – brass, wood-winds and percussion. Melissa is also starting a Ukulele Club for interested students. Winter and spring concerts are held each year, and a school musical is held biannu-ally.
Unfortunately, these concerts can’t be open to the public due to space
-cial restrictions to rent any off-cam-pus space.
Teaching is a gift; learning is a privi-lege, one we often take for granted and carelessly disparage. We are blessed in our Puslinch community to have dedicated teachers throughout Aberfoyle Public School. Perhaps there is an opportunity here for local service clubs to do a commu-nity project to donate much-needed instruments, or to sponsor a concert to raise money to buy instruments
For information Principal Mr. Paul Tribe can be reached at 519-763-7040.
Photo from Melissa Gray
2October 2019
EditorialWithout doubt, this issue of the Pioneer is all about people – young, not so old and those we have sadly lost.
Sandy Bell was a vibrant part of the Crieff community with his impish sense of humour, broad smile and beautiful voice. When over 300 people turn out to a celebration of life, you just know this is someone who will be sorely missed by many.
In his “thank you” note about the Aberfoyle Fall Fair, Vince Klimkosz draws attention to leaders from the past too – Bill Crowe and Joan Law - who played an important role in shaping the fair into what it is today.
Connecting and talking to young people in the community is so reassuring and inspiring as you listen to their plans, ambitions and talents, as you will read in the articles about Brooklyn Carter and David Hood.
October is Small Business Month and it seems appropriate to highlight two Puslinch residents whose businesses will be on show at the Innovation Expo in Guelph.
With the Federal election coming up in October we asked candidates to submit their take on what are the challenges facing Puslinch. Make sure you get out to vote.
And on the municipal level, a warm welcome to Pat Moyle.
With winter just around the corner, we have included some tips on car maintenance and an article on preparing your garden for the colder weather.
But let’s not go there yet, we have Thanksgiving to look forward to and all that it brings.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
COMMUNITY• Dedicated to her sport......................Page 4• Meet the Candidates.........................Page 9
• Back to School.................................Page 22
NATURE• Ask the Expert.................................Page 15
FOOD• Cook’s Corner...............................Page 23
3 October 2019
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Council Clips
Wellington Corporate Taxpayers. Seven of the 20 top corporate taxpay-ers come from Puslinch. The top two are Nestle Canada Inc and Morguard Brock McLean Limited (Maple Leaf Foods).
Jenny’s Heroes Canada Grant. Council has authorized entering into a Funding Agreement with the On-tario Association of Fire Chiefs for the Jenny’s Heroes Canada Grant, for high
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for motor vehicle collisions, brush and
Emergency Reporting Software. Council has authorized the Fire Chief to enter into a Purchase Order Agree-ment with Emergency Reporting for the acquisition of the Emergency Re-porting Records Management Soft-ware. Guelph Fire Department and neighbouring Wellington County Fire Departments will also be using this system. This allows for a seamless system, which is no longer manually entered, and greater savings of time and accuracy between systems. Reso-lution 2019-297
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre Expansion. A zon-ing by-law amendment, has been put forth to allow a permanent, supportive housing structure for adults with spe-cial needs and to recognize and permit accessory uses to the existing thera-peutic horse riding centre. The plan would be for up to twenty-two units. Common areas would include a kitch-en and dining room etc.
User Fees. A new by-law is under discussion to permit the Municipality to impose fees or charges with respect to services or activities provided, re-lated costs payable and for the use of its property. This will be effective January 1/2020.
All candidates meetingWill be held on October 9th at the Puslinch Community Centre, Aber-foyle. Hosted by the Optimist Club, doors open at 6.30pm with meeting starting at 7.00pm.
Meet Patrick MoyleInterim CAOBy Barbara Bulmer
The very affable Patrick Moyle prefers to be called simply “Pat”. In the few weeks following his arrival in Puslinch
complex seems more relaxed yet still ef-
Pat has a very impressive CV. Over the course of his career Pat has served as CAO for six major Ontario municipali-ties, and as Executive Director of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
four Ontario municipalities in an Interim capacity before coming to Puslinch.
Pat was quick to praise our staff and Council for facilitating a smooth tran-sition to the complexities of Puslinch Township.
Pat’s primary job is to gain an under-standing of our community and source
-nent position of CAO.
The interview process will commence in early November and the goal is to have a Council decision toward the end of that month. The successful candidate will begin January 1, 2020.
Pat’s term will overlap the new CAO’s to again facilitate a smooth transition.
Pat’s enthusiasm for work, his passion for good governance and his respect for the importance of community will at-tract exciting candidates and ultimately the right one to join Team Puslinch.
Proposed changes to the Aggregate Resources ActDrawing on feedback from stakehold-ers, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has released an aggre-gate proposal that aims to cut red tape, create jobs, and promote eco-nomic growth.
A summary of the proposed legislative changes, and instructions for providing feedback, can be found on the Envi-ronmental Registry (ERO# 019-0556) at the following link:h t t p s : / / e r o . o n t a r i o . c a / n o -tice/019-0556
Mayor James Seeley has advised that this is an important issue, and he en-courages residents to read the report and get back to him with comments. [email protected]
4October 2019
Dedicated to her sport
By Kim Hussey
Brooklyn Carter has grown up her en-tire life on the North Shore of Puslinch Lake.
Homeschooled for the past few years, her parents Mike and Sherry have been dedicated to helping her discover her potential and passion in her schooling and extra-curricular activities.
At the age of eight, Brooklyn inquired about what sport required the white uniform that she had observed on kids she passed when heading to swim-ming lessons.
When Brooklyn asked about it, her
Brooklyn asked: “Can I try that?”
Brooklyn visited a class soon after and loved the interaction and focus that was so evident. It was active and fas-cinating to her and within a year she was invited to join a competitive de-velopment class by her Sensei who encouraged her to go farther on the path of the sport.
When I asked Brooklyn to describe what Karate is, she spoke eloquently and clearly about her knowledge and her evident passion.
Under the umbrella of Martial Arts, Karate (meaning empty-hand) is com-posed of two parts, Kata and Kumite.
In Sport Karate, Kata is practicing/performing the techniques and forms in a choreographed series of moves against an imaginary opponent, whereas Kumite is actually sparring
Brooklyn has competed in various categories and adorns more than 40
-cesses have been in Kumite. Beyond her evident individual competitive skill, Brooklyn loves the team aspect and true sense of community of which she has become part.
Photo from Mike & Sherry Carter
She has learned life skills including mental practice, focus and true dedi-cation through hard work.
When asked about her commitment, her mom Sherry commented “We al-ways told Brooklyn we would meet her commitment. She has done this!
When your teenager asks for mats to practice her sport as a Christmas gift, her commitment is evident. She eats and sleeps intentionally with her goals in mind and has taken on the respon-sibility of her intense training”.
Beyond this, she is ranked second in Canada in her age and weight catego-ry and she won Silver at the Karate Canada Junior National Champion-ships in Edmonton this past May.
Brooklyn was proud to represent Can-ada in Ecuador this month at the Jr. Pan American Championships for Ka-rate in Guayaquil 2019.
She recognizes that this is an es-teemed privilege and responsibility. Brooklyn’s dream is to compete inter-nationally in a multitude of venues, eventually getting to the Olympics or World arenas.
Although she did not bring home a medal, her parents see her as a win-ner and are so proud of her grace and courage as she represented Canada.
Brooklyn - your Puslinch community are proud of you.
The Aberfoyle Fall Fair - A volunteer’s perspective
By Vince Klimkosz
As I sit and think about the 179th Ab-erfoyle Fall Fair coming to an end, I can’t help but think of all the genera-tions of Puslinch residents who over the past 179 years have devoted their time and hours to help make the fair a successful event.
In the past year, we have lost two life long members of the community who gave many hours to teach kids in our community the ways of farming, life skills, and the value of what serving the community is all about.
Joan Law, and Bill Crow were two in-spirational people who would give whatever it took to help see the fair be the way it is today.
This fair, was one of the best turnouts I can remember for volunteers who stepped up to help take on tasks that were needed to be done.
To every person, business and friend of our Fair, a huge personal THANK YOU for your continued support!
I must say, I had a really good feeling after this year. We are going to be in good shape for years to come!
With that being said, there is still room for more help behind the scenes to help run several of the events we feature at our fair.
I personally have been helping out for
this fair brings our community togeth-er. Even for just that small time, it is very valuable.
If you would like to get involved please do not hesitate to reach out to any member of the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society, and we would be glad to have you!
Stay tuned for exciting news and events for the 180th Aberfoyle Fall Fair to come soon!
5 October 2019
In memoriam
Dilly Alexander Bell (Sandy)August 23, 1946 – August 21, 2019
Dilly Alexander Bell (Sandy), was born August 23, 1946 in Toronto, Ontario. He was the son of Isabel Black (Bell) and Alexander Francis Bell and big brother to John.
Unfortunately, Sandy’s father died in 1958 when Sandy was 12 years old and his brother was killed in a car accident in 1970, his mother died in 1995. Sandy and Susie were mar-ried in 1972.
Sandy attended Appleby Col-lege where he enjoyed many team sports. His summers were spent at Camp Hurontario, Georgian Bay.
Summer jobs included working with Hydro in Kapuskasing; a short or-
enjoyment of cooking) and a stable boy at Muskoka Sands Inn.
with a Development Company; then Leaver Mushrooms, as a Mushroom Farmer and Mushroom Salesman.
Sandy moved into sales in the Sport-
for Susie Bell Agency. He became Sales Manager of Columbia Sports-wear then took early retirement at 55.
Retirement wasn’t for Sandy so he became Sales Manager of Sierra
much so he then became a coach driver for Denny Bus Lines. He loved the people!
Sandy has always been active; ski patrolling, scuba diving, riding his beloved Harley, roller blading, get-ting his pilot’s license, taking heli-copter lessons and hitting the greens at golf tournaments.
Summers were spent water skiing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing; and always, Sandy was there to sup-port Susie’s passion of breeding and training the dogs -Pinebank Kennels.
Sandy loved to sing. He sang with a chorus in Burlington then on to Har-bourtown Sound where he became “Barber Shopper of the Year” and their president for 8 years.
The chorus went on to compete in-ternationally in the USA. Sandy also sang in the Knox Crieff Church choir, it was small but he thoroughly en-joyed it.
Another passion of Sandy’s was “El Jordan’ in Bolivia, Susie and Sandy
and worked in a mission for street kids.
They attended the mission for a number of years and even when not going down to Bolivia, Sandy sup-ported Corinna in her efforts.
Sandy lived his life to the fullest! Whenever anyone asked how he was doing he would reply “Live, Laugh, Love”. That was Dilly Alexander Bell, a wonderful man.
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Learning on the job
By Anne Day
Photo by Anne Day
As you enter the Aberfoyle Farmers’
the Garden of Puslinch Farm booth, that is run by a young farmer, David Hood. And when I say young, I mean young.
David, the oldest of his siblings, is fourteen and has been gardening on
years. He got his start through the Junior Gardeners’ Club, where he now volunteers, as he can’t participate as a member now he’s in Grade 10.
It’s a family enterprise, and together with his two brothers (aged 7 and 12) and sister (10), they grow vegetables on the family farm, and sell them at the market and at a stand at the end of their driveway.
They started off with growing corn but have branched out and now produce zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, gourds, beets and carrots. “The corn was two weeks late this year, “ reports David “which means we won’t do as well compared to last year.”
Using i-cloud technology, David is able to track their sales and compare one year to the next.
They have tried selling their produce at other markets, but much prefer to be at the Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market. “For a start,” observes David, “they don’t allow re-sellers.”
They even set up a booth next door at the Aberfoyle Antique Market, but there David found that people want to negotiate. I guess that style goes with the territory.
In terms of pricing they try to match what others are selling produce for at the market. “Mary Ann Hohenadel, who runs the Junior Gardeners’ Club, has been really helpful advising us when our prices are too high or too low, and we have adjusted accordingly.”
In terms of the workload, “Running the booth, gobbles up most of the summer,“ admits David, and on average he puts in a couple of hours a day, weeding and protecting the vegetables.
The children split the takings between the four of them. David is very
strategic with his earnings, saving one-third, spending one-third and donating the balance to the SHARE Agriculture Foundation, a charitable organization that supports farming globally.
Somehow our conversation then turned to politics and the stock market. David follows the stock market keenly, and also plays the game Best Brokers, where he admits he is not doing so well right now.
As for politics, he offered some advice to those in the UK, to stay in the EU as he could foresee food shortages in the future as the country struggles to make deals.
While he knows he wants to go to university, he’s undecided on what subjects he wants pursue and right now he wants to keep his options open.
this impressive young man decides to do, he will do well and his experience at the market can only stand him in good stead.
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BadenochCommunityCentreBy Sara Bailey
On August 24th the Badenoch Community Centre had its annual neighbourhood BBQ.
The weather was perfect for friends and family who gathered outside under the maples. It was great to see so many people in attendance, sharing food and conversation together.
Conestoga Packers contributed to the pulled pork and the Gunson family provided the very tasty corn.
Michael Chong attend with his family and Mayor Seeley’s family was in attendance as well.
Special thanks to the kitchen helpers, the food servers and the lemonade boys!
were announced, art was auctioned off and live music was enjoyed by all! Thanks to Paul and Wendy McDonald and Ken Gunson.
Also, congratulations to the winners of the handmade quilts; Alyx Inglis, Barb Jefferson and Marion Hunter.
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Crieff Hills eventsBIRD BANDING AND FALL HIKES Saturday October 5th from 8:30am to noon. Drop by the picnic shelter in the morning to watch birds being banded and released. No charge, but donations are appreciated. Bring the whole family! Registration not required.
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Lesley Barron, Liberal
-cial pressures on students, seniors, families and others, even climate change – these bigger-picture issues all have knock-on effects at the local level, right here in Wellington-Halton Hills. I’m running as a Liberal because the Liberal Party has made a priority of tackling these and other challenges in a way that produces results, locally.
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who need it most, lifting more than 800,000 Canadians out of poverty, in-cluding around 300,000 children.
Those are real people, real families, who will feel a real improvement in their lives. All because the Liberal gov-ernment used their brains to tackle the problem, not ideology. There are more examples of this Lib-eral approach: A First-Time Home Buy-er Incentive to help people enter the housing market. A boost to the Can-ada Pension Plan, so seniors like my mother can live more comfortably.
-macare, to protect people from high drug costs. Even carbon pricing, with its annual rebate that sees eight in 10 Canadians better off, is designed to re-duce emissions while keeping polluters from passing the costs on to everyday people. As a surgeon in Georgetown, I’m of-ten downstream of many of those is-sues, seeing the effects they have on my patients’ health and wellbeing. On a personal level, as a mother, I want my three children’s future to be better than our present. The Liberals believe the same, and it shows in the policies they’ve promot-
want to do my part not only in Ottawa, but also right here at home. It’s time for a change in leadership in this rid-ing, and I hope you’ll consider a vote to make me your MP in the upcoming election.
Michael Chong, Conservative
I grew up just outside of Fergus in Wellington County, where I still live with my family. I’m married to Carrie Davidson and we have three boys, Wil-liam, Alistair and Cameron.
Prior to my election as MP, I was the -
tional Hockey League Players’ Asso-ciation and worked for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority on the re-development of Pearson Airport.
I co-founded the Dominion Institute, now known as Historica Canada, an organization committed to raising Ca-nadians’ awareness of history and civ-ics, and currently sit on its Board of Governors. Historica Canada produces the iconic Heritage Minutes, which have brought alive our history to mil-lions of Canadians. Both my wife and I graduated from U of T, where I studied philosophy.
Over the last several years, I’ve talked to people in Puslinch about a number of issues. One of them is managing the growth coming from the Greater To-ronto Area. Many people tell me they want to ensure the historic and rural character of Puslinch is preserved, a community where neighbours know and look out for each other.
Another issue I’ve heard about is the increasing cost of living, and how it is
meet. People in Puslinch have also voiced concerns about the need for better high-speed Internet, especially at affordable rates.
In addition, I continue to hear con-cerns about climate change and the need to tackle this global challenge. Finally, people in Puslinch continue to voice concerns about the rise of pop-ulist politics, both here at home and abroad, and the need to renew our democratic institutions.
If re-elected, I’m committed to work-ing on these concerns in Ottawa, to-gether with Puslinch Township Council and MPP Ted Arnott.
Ralph Martin, Green Party
I grew up on a farm, in Wallenstein, in Wellington County. As a truck driv-er, bus driver, server and farmer, I learned the value of a hard-earned dollar. I know what it means to work with my hands. As a scientist, I have been trained to recognize the differ-ence between good and bad science.
I want you to know that as your MP in Parliament, I will vote for the Green Party campaign platform, to keep my promises to you. On non-campaign issues, I will vote according to you, my constituents, in this riding. MPs in the three big parties are told what to say and how to vote. I’m proud that Greens do politics differently.
I am committed to spending your money wisely. It makes sense to apply
evidence. I will support practical solu-tions to create jobs and healthy livable communities.
For example, The Green Party was the
help families and reduce costs to gov-ernment by negotiating as a country with drug companies.
Locally, I have close associations with people who are protecting and saving our water. I am strongly in favour of maintaining our clean water, as a ‘pub-lic trust.’
Halton Hills unanimously passed a cli-mate emergency resolution with a goal of net zero GHG emissions by 2030, with plans to get there. I endorse their initiative. The Green Party has the most stringent goals for reducing GHG emissions.
What is the political landscape today? The federal Liberals bought a pipeline with our money, dropped their prom-ised electoral reform and are still run-
-tives are lining up with Doug Ford and Jason Kenny.
In 2019, I invite voters in Wellington Halton Hills to support me as a prag-matic Green to restore ecological, so-
to connect with the voters in our riding. Please see my website at ralphmartin.
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2019 Optimist Scholarships By Don McKay
The Optimist Club of Puslinch has once again awarded scholarships to assist youth and families of the Township of Puslinch with educational expenses and to promote the Club as an organization committed to the advancement of education.
This is the 18th year that the Club has offered the scholarship program. Three scholarships of $1500 each were available for the 2019-2020 school year.
The scholarships were split into three streams: an academic scholarship; a community college scholarship; and a vocational-technical scholarship.
At the closing date for submissions the Club had the largest number of applications since the program was established.
This year’s three recipients are:
Michaela McBryde for the academic scholarship,
Sophie Smith for the community college scholarship, and
James McMillan-Whaling for the vocational-technical scholarship.
As in the past, the selection committee
caliber of applications from the youth of Puslinch.
The Optimist Club wishes to thank all those who submitted applications and wish them well in their careers.
Puslinch Squirt team
By Sara Bailey
What a great season for the Puslinch Squirt team!
Your local Squirt team for Puslinch Minor ball was back again this year! It was great to see so many returning
players with experience from last year as well as a few new additions to the team! We had a great learning season
tournament where the kids came out in full swing! It was awesome to see the hits, the catches and the plays.
made and three home runs including a grand slam! Needless to say, the coaches, the players and the parents were super excited! What a great ending!
The season took us to some great little ‘ball’ communities that we are proud to be a part of.
A special thank you to the supportive parents and coaches. You have given these kids a wonderful, fun experience and skills to take into next year’s season.
Best of luck to the kids moving onto PeeWee next year, we will miss your leadership (and pitching!).
If anyone is interested in playing Puslinch Minor Ball next year, email at [email protected]
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By Genny Ribalko
September and October tend to be among the busiest months of the year.
This year we have birthdays, anniversaries and of course back to school. This year my daughter turned the big three!
It was a big deal to say the least! Her birthday wish was an Elsa dress, from Frozen. With only three days leading up to her birthday I had to act fast!
I picked a sparkly aqua yarn ball at Michaels and started knitting with lots of help from the Shoemaker’s mice (late nights). Somehow, the night before her birthday I miraculously
came the sewing needle, glitter trim, glitter yarn for the edging, aqua vein,
clock struck midnight or I turned into a pumpkin.
Photo from Genny
and sparkly; perfect for a little girl.
I will never forget her reaction when she walked down the stairs and saw the dress.
She calls it her “let it go” dress, and loves wearing it; about twenty times a day she tells me that mommy made it for her.
That got me thinking that it’s also the perfect dress for Halloween.
I used Luxe Yarn which is currently on
I only needed one ball for her dress. A few days later, tragedy hit our house; her brother broke her magic wand. So off we went to the craft room for a quick wand making session. Glitter, hot glue gun, beads-a-plenty, lots of ribbons ... and Violà! It turned out better than the plastic one.
Try to get the kids involved in the yarn choosing process or help them make simple crafts. It is a great way to keep their little hands occupied and the house in one piece.
14October 2019
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Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration Sunday, October 14 from 1 - 5 pm Mexican Day of the Dead themed crafts, games, parades, face painting and more! Admission by do-nation. Poor House Spirit Walks October 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 pm and 8:30 pm Hear the stories of the people who lived, worked and some-times died, right here at the Poor House! Tickets are $10 per person and must be purchased in advance.
Cemetery Walks October 19, 25, 26, 27 and 30 at 8:30 pm Take a walk on the dark side of
Wellington County history with tales from the Poor House and surrounding area! Suitable for ages 14+ Tickets are $10 per person and must be pur-chased in advance.
Pumpkin Walk Thursday, November 1 at 7 pm Bring your Halloween jack o’ lantern by the museum during the day. At dusk, we will light them up and put them on dis-play for all to enjoy! Free Event!
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What can I do to prepare my garden for winter?
By Ben Cullen
Fall is the time to think about soil.
Soil is too often an afterthought, when it is literally foundational to success in the garden.
Fall is the perfect time of year to be thinking about soil, as much of your perennial plant matter is socking nu-trients into the root zone in prepara-tion for the long, cold winter.
Preparing your soil now ensures your garden has access to nutrients early in the spring, but also prevents erosion and nutrient loss through the freeze-thaw cycles we are about to experi-ence.
Compost
your garden are plenty. According to the Composting Council of Canada, one handful of compost contains more living organisms than there are people on earth: bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes and earthworms all play a vital role in building soil structure and improving nutrient availability.
The carbon in compost is useful to plants as a nutrient, but also improves soil structure thereby reducing erosion and increasing water-holding capac-ity to get your plants through future droughts.
If you have a composter in your yard, now is the perfect time to spread it over your beds. Even if the compost isn’t completely decomposed, spread-
veggie garden will allow it to break down over the winter before spring.
To keep your composter going through the winter, leave it about a quarter full
-ing microbial life will allow it to keep working as you add material through the winter.
Set aside some “brown material”, that is carbon-rich fallen leaves or grass clippings, to mix with the “green ma-terial”, the nitrogen-rich kitchen scraps you will be producing throughout the winter.
It is good to have more brown mate-rial than green, but you do not need to worry too much about the ratio.
Make sure to protect your composter from prevailing winds which can cause it to freeze through, and cover it to prevent autumn rainfall from forming an icy layer.
Who says money doesn’t grow on trees?
Once you have sequestered enough leaves in a dry place that you can con-tinue adding them to your compos-ter through the winter months (see above), rake the rest onto your garden beds.
Over the winter these leaves will act as mulch, insulating shrubs and pre-venting erosion, and by spring they will have broken down into the soil adding much needed nutrients – like money in your pocket.
Fertilize your lawn now for spring green
To have the best-looking lawn next spring, make sure it is happy going into winter. This is the best time of year to fertilize your lawn because it is actively storing sugars in its roots to prepare for the winter.
By fertilizing now you will minimize winter-kill and maximize the energy available to your lawn when it greens up next spring.
Can you use your leftover spring fertil-izer? Not recommended.
Spring fertilizer is higher in nitrogen which promotes more green growth, whereas a fall fertilizer is balanced more towards potassium which can help develop the roots before winter. Simply ask at your local retailer.
For the last number of months we have enjoyed a spectacular show from our gardens, and now is the perfect time to give back by nourishing the soil.
16October 2019
HERITAGEMATTERS
There’s been a massivecover-up!
By Mary Tivy
In last month’s column I asked what had happened to the hundreds of log houses built in Puslinch during the 1830-1860 settlement period.
I knew of less than a dozen that still exist. It turns out there has been a giant cover-up! By that I mean, they literally are covered up.
Jennifer Richardson on Farnham Road let me know that she owns a log house. She does and it’s clearly visible from the road. It’s also less than thirty years old.
But connected to it by a breezeway is another smaller log house, this one al-most 200 years old. It is hidden, and protected under board and batten sid-ing.
For many years this log cabin and a second one attached to it were cov-ered with siding, and appeared to be one large frame house. Removing plaster from the interior walls in the 1980s revealed the log structure un-derneath.
With plans to build a new house on the lot, the Richardsons were able to save and rehabilitate this cabin and make it part of their new home. In fact, its radiant warmth and beauty inspired them to build their new house out of logs as well.
Jennifer graciously invited me in to see her 1831 cabin, now repurposed as a family room. The logs are round and hewn only on the inside, and the corners are notched, suggesting that this structure is early and was put up quickly.
All sorts of materials were found as binders in the chinking clay, including old cornhusks. A tintype (early form
of a photograph) of a young unknown woman dating from about 1860 fell out when plaster was being removed from one wall. The end wall still has an early
-ern living.
Oulton log cabin restored by the Rich-ardson family. Photo courtesy of Jen-nifer Richardson.
This log cabin was built as a home for Rachel Oulton, her husband John and her son William Decker. Rachel was a skillful healer and midwife.
Wives in our area had many children,
medicine childbirth was the greatest cause of death for women in that time. Rachel is remembered for having de-livered 12 of her neighbour Eliza (Iles) Carter’s 13 babies.
I thought of Rachel heading out the door to attend a birth as I drove away from her cabin on my way to visit my next hidden log house.
Doug Seeley on Back Street in Morris-ton contacted me about his log house and invited me over. This house is cov-ered with siding and surrounded on two sides by a large addition.
Doug Seeley’s log house on Back Street in Morriston Photo Mary Tivy
The square lap corners of Doug See-ley’s log house from the front hall of his addition. Photo: Mary Tivy
I stepped into the front hall of this ad-dition and came face to face with the massive exterior wall of a log house. These logs are round on the outside
square lap key rather than notched.
Stepping through the doorway into the log house itself I could see how the interior walls had been hewn and chinked, and like the Richardson’s cabin, had a sleeping loft above. Doug pointed to a section of an axe handle that had been used as a shim under one of the rafters; here remains an artifact from the day of construction.
I can’t be sure who built this log house or when, but it was purchased in 1871 by German immigrants Fred-rich Dunkie and his wife Henrietta and stayed in the Dunkie family until 1955.
The log house search proceeds. I will continue to follow up with all those who contacted me, and track down other properties.
The goal is to learn more about the early built heritage of our Township. If you have a log house or know of one, please contact me at [email protected]
Much of the research presented here was done by Bea Woolsey in her book on Arkell, The English Settlement on Puslinch Plains
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Heart Attacks
By Paul Spearman
Thousands of Canadians die from heart attacks each year. Recognize the signs. Act quickly. You could save a life.
Signs of a heart attack
• Chest pain or discomfort (pres-sure, squeezing, fullness or pain, burning or heaviness)
• Sweating• Upper body discomfort (neck, jaw,
shoulder, arms, back)• Nausea• Shortness of breath• Light-headedness
Chest pain or discomfort is the most common symptom of a heart attack in both men and women. However, the symptoms may not always be sudden or severe.
Some people do not experience any chest pain. Some people only have mild chest pain or discomfort. Some people only experience one symptom. Other people may have a combination of symptoms.
Women’s signs of heart attack
The most common heart attack sign is chest pain or discomfort; however,
women can experience a heart attack without chest pressure.
They may experience shortness of breath, pressure or pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, dizziness, light-headedness or fainting, upper back pressure or extreme fatigue.
If you think you are experiencing a heart attack
• Call 9-1-1 Immediately. Emergen-cy personnel can start treatment enroute to the hospital.
• Stop all activity, sit or lie down, in whatever position is most comfort-able.
• If you take nitroglycerin, take your normal dosage.
• Take Aspirin® Chew and swallow an Aspirin® (ASA), if you are not allergic or intolerant (either one 325 mg tablet or two 81 mg tab-lets).
• Rest and wait, stay calm while
waiting for help to arrive.• Keep a list of your medications in
your wallet and by the phone.
Emergency personnel will want this in-formation.
Witnessing signs of a cardiac arrest?
Here’s what to do...• Call 9-1-1• Yell for help while you do CPR,
someone else can fetch an AED Defribrillator if available. AED’s are often in public places. The 9-1-1 operator may be able to tell you where the nearest one is.
• Start CPR, push hard and fast in the centre of the chest.
• Don’t be afraid of doing it wrong, doing CPR-even if not perfect-gives the victim the best chance. You can’t hurt. You can only help.
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Puslinchresidentsshowcasing their innovationOn October 3, the second Innovation Expo will be held at Grand Guelph from 12 to 6pm. The Grand Guelph (formerly the Hanlon Convention Centre) is located at 26-340 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph.
It is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the impactful success and growth of more than 80 exhibitors from a variety of sectors including agri-food, manufacturing, social innovation and sustainable technologies.
This exciting event, the largest of its kind in Guelph, is free to the public and showcases more than 80 vendors from companies across southern Ontario, including two businesses owned by Puslinch residents.
Janice Hunter invented N’oats Goji Cocao out of necessity. Her children, one of whom is severely autistic, have many dietary restrictions imposed by a naturopath. To cure their various ailments her family is gluten-free,
free.
She searched and read hundreds of
delicious breakfast food that could simplify her life and be an easy before school option.
With the help of her little taste-testers,
the naturopath, and got the thumbs up from her family.
Photo from Jessica Jennings
Since 2015 , Janice Hunter and Jessica Jennings have been producing N’oats and it is available in most health food
list of the stores – www.n’oats.ca
“N’oats Paleo Cereal” shares Jessica, “is delicious on its own – like a trail mix, or with milk, on top of yogurt and I’ve used it as apple crumble topping too.”
The product also has a shelf life of six
months or longer if you refrigerate or freeze it.
The second Puslinch resident is Dr. Terry Moore who owns MMTR Physiotherapy, which is a research-based clinic focusing on the most effective ways to treat patients.
Terry is a Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Physiologist. During his Masters and Ph.D., Terry’s research resulted in a number of papers and publications on the intricate relationships that exist between the
and various forms and levels of stimulation.
At the clinic, they treat a variety of conditions such as concussions, arthritis, migraines, MS and sciatica.
The MyoWorx® was originally developed to treat concussion symptoms, but the methodology applies to all the conditions they treat.
The underlying principle of MyoWorx® Treatment is to treat the source of the problem and not just the symptoms.
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Stories and Strollers Book Club (Adults)Adult book club for parents/caregivers
Tuesday of each month. Discussing Girl Runner by Carrie Snyder. Please register.Tuesday, Oct 1, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Story Time (5 years and under)Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Thursday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 11:00 – 11:45 am
Friday Book Club (Adults)Discussing 2019 Evergreen Award titles. Please register.Friday, October 4, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Cricut Creations (Adults)Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create a stencilled wood sign. Machines are also available for in-branch use. Please register. Saturday, October 5, 10:30–12:00 pm
Let the Games Begin (Adult)From cards to puzzles, checkers to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge. Please register.Tuesday, October 8, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Scrabble Club (Adults)Join us for an afternoon of casual word building entertainment! No experience necessary. Please register. Wednesday, October 9, 23, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday Book Club (Adult)Discussing by Jennifer Robson. Please register.Tuesday, October 15, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Ukulele Boot Camp (All Ages)Learn the basics of playing a ukulele and a song or two. Bring your own or play one of ours – we’ll learn together. Uke can do it! Please register. Saturday, October 19, 11:00 – 12:00 pm
Master our new Online Catalogue (Adults)
new, intuitive online catalogue! Browse our collection, learn about the new features and discover your next great read! New catalogue coming November 2019. Please register.Thursday, October 24, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Thursday Book Club (Adults)Discussing The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner. Please register.Thursday, October 24, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Bibliocraft Book Page Pumpkin (Adults)Make something crafty out of recycled library materials. Create a book page pumpkin just in time for Halloween! Please register. Friday, October 25, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Don’t know what to read next? Check out this list of new books at the library.
Fiction
Archer, Jeffrey Nothing VenturedCenter, Katherine Things You Save in a
Donoghue, Emma AkinHannah, Sophie The Next to DieKrueger, W K This Tender LandLester, Natasha The Paris OrphanMcGeorge, Chris Now You See MeMontag, K Morais, Richard C. The Man With No BoardersSmith, Wilbur
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Black, Anna Mindfulness on the
Be Mindful Wherever
Work, on your Daily Commute, or Whenever You’re on the MoveDashtgard, A Breaking the Ocean: A Memoir of Race, Rebellion, and ReconciliationGerrard, Nicci The Last Ocean: A Journey Through
Knott, Helen In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of ResilienceMacIntyre, Linden The Wake: The Deadly Legacy of A Newfoundland TsunamiPrice, Leah What We Talk About When We Talk About
Sagun, Valerie Big Gal Yoga: Poses and Practices to Celebrate your Body & Empower your LifeSverdrup-Thygeson, Buzz, Sting, Bite: Anne Why We Need InsectsThompson, Kelly S. Girls Need Not Apply:
Urbina, Ian The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed
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Back to school; meeting the emotional needs of childrenBy Andrea Groenewald
Have you ever started a new job? Re-member how it felt? For most people starting a new job or position demands a lot of focus, interacting with new people and learning new skills.
The emotional fallout of starting some-thing new is that we can get stressed, tired and low on our emotional re-serves.
Starting back to school is not differ-ent for kids. They are in a new envi-ronment with a new teacher and new classmates. They often have a differ-ent structure to their day and week and different demands on their cogni-tive skill sets.
So, as parents of kids making a new transition, it is helpful to be aware of how these changes impact your kids.
We want to be mindful of what to do to help them navigate what they need
emotionally so they can be in the best possible headspace to be successful at school.
Here are a few tips to help you rec-ognize how these changes affect your child and some ideas of how you can help them.
1. Transitions after school can make us physically and emotion-ally fatigued.
Make sure your kids are well hy-drated and have a period of rest including a nutritious snack and
-ing after school.
Try to avoid rushing them off to the next activity on the schedule if possible.
2. Allow time to disconnect from others, including family, while maintaining an emotional connec-tion.
about their day but try to resist the urge to try to get lots of in-formation out of them right after school. They need space and time to think and process the day.
3. Give lots of encouragement.
When we’re experiencing a lot of change and trying to learn new things it takes a lot of concentra-tion.
Try to be encouraging of any ‘wins’ you observe or hear about.
4. Stress is normal. Let them know it’s normal to experience stress and anxiety when you go through transitions and try to learn new skills.In addition, stress can help us learn better as long as it’s not too low or too high.
Transitions can be stressful but can also be energizing and satisfying.
Thinking about times you’ve transi-tioned in a similar way can help you relate to how your kids might be feel-ing.
Helping your child navigate this im-portant transition not only sets them up for success in the classroom, it helps give them the building blocks they need to understand their own emotions and how to navigate them for future transitions. Andrea Groenewald is a Registered Psy-
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Cook’s CornerBy Barbara Paterson
Ithe place of bulgur wheat in this traditional Middle Eastern salad, while
cucumber, tomato, parsley, mint and lemon.
Raisins & Pistachios
2 cups diced English cucumber2 cups chopped fresh parsley1-1/2 cups diced Roma tomato1 cup thinly sliced scallions1/2 cup chopped fresh mint2 tsp. lemon zest1/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper2 tsp. ground cumin1-1/2 tsp. Za’atar (optional)1/2 cup raisins1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios or other nuts, chopped
1. In a food processor, pulse
Transfer to a large bowl and fold in cucumber, parsley, tomato, scallions and mint. Note: If you don’t have a food processor, I found that using the dice feature on a blender and adding water
you could chop by hand into small pieces.
2. Prepare dressing by whisking lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper, cumin and Za’atar, (a spice blend with sumac and sesame seeds available at Zehrs.)
3. Pour dressing over top of
coat. Fold in raisins and pistachios. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
As I write this, grocery stores are carrying purple plums which I hope will still be available in October. A similar torte was made famous by the New York Times which featured it in the paper each fall from 1983 to 1995.
Plum Torte with Cardamom
2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. ground cardamom, dividedPinch of salt1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1/4 cup milk6 large ripe purple plums, halved and pitted, about 1 lb. 6 oz.2 tbsp. packed brown sugarServed with vanilla ice cream or crème fraiche
1. Generously butter a 10” springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together
cardamom and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat white sugar
Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in vanilla.
4.mixture alternately with milk,
2 of milk. Fold until no white streaks remain. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
5. Arrange plums, cut-sides up, on
in pan.
6. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar and remaining cardamom. Sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over plums.
7. Bake at 350ºF for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into centre comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan, then release sides of pan. Slide torte onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or crème fraiche.
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Fall vehicle maintenance tips
By Vince Klimkosz
The cooler weather is now here! You may have noticed how cool the eve-nings are now becoming, signaling what is just around the corner.
Here are some easy maintenance tips to help ease you and your vehicle into the cooler months ahead.
Wipers and windshield washer .
has been added to your washer sys-tem.
A good visual inspection of all wiper blades for rubber tearing, damaged
on the windshield will ensure a clear wipe of your windows at all times.
Headlamps and bulbs.Have a friend or neighbour help you do a bulb inspection. Often times the cooler weather brings on burnt out bulbs in vehicles.
A good visual inspection of brake lamps, tail lamps, headlamps and overall condition of lenses is a easy way to see better at night, and be seen.
Often times plastic headlamp lenses can become foggy or discoloured, re-ducing light output.
Many garages offer professional polishing services to help correct this problem.
Scrapers and snow brushes.Now is the time to check and make sure you have a suitable snow brush, and a back up ice scraper in your ve-hicle.
Don’t be that person using your credit card to clear your windows. All win-dows should be cleaned properly to af-ford proper vision and safety on the road.
Tires and wheels. Now is a good time to do a good walk around to have a look at your tires. Turn the wheels out so you can see them more easily and take a good vi-sual look.
Check for excessive un-even wear, cracking or cupping of the tire. All of these signs can indicate worn suspen-sion components.
If you put winter tires on your vehicle, I recommend installing them starting mid-October to beat the last minute rush.
When your vehicle is in, have a garage do an inspection of your brake com-ponents and front end and suspension while the wheels are off the car.
This will help plan for future repairs down the road. Be sure to re-torque your wheels, or have them checked for proper wheel torque after you have had your tires installed.
Charging system and battery.
old, your battery may be coming to a sudden unexpected end.
Now is a good time to have your bat-tery and electrical system properly checked to ensure you are not waiting hours for a boost on the coldest day of the year.
Heaters and defroster. Now is a good time to test your heater
the air coming out is warm enough.
This will help ensure your windows are clear to see out and passengers are comfortable.
Testing coolant strength is a simple task that will ensure you will have trouble free driving.
These are all easy inspections that can be done to help ensure no trouble with the upcoming cooler weather.
Now is the time to prepare and get your vehicle ready. Support your local small business garages and shops in our area by calling them early to not be disappointed.
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CROSS ROADS BIC CHURCHLiving and Loving Like Jesus. Peacefully. Compassionately. Together.4614 Wellington Rd. 32, Guelph ON N1H 6J3Ph. 519-658-9746https://www.crossroadsbic.caFacebook: Cross Roads BIC & Cross Roads Youth Group Worship Sunday mornings at 10:30am, nursery care and children’s programs available. Youth group alternate Thursdays.
DUFF’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWe look forward to welcoming you!319 Brock Rd. S. & 401(519) 763-1163Minister: Rev. Jane Swatridgewww.duffschurch.caCome Check out Duff’s NEW Facebook page:www.facebook.com/duffschurch/ or look up Duff’s Presbyterian Church
• Sunday Services:9:30 am Gathering & rehearsals10:30 am Worship Service & Kid’s Program, 11:30 am Coffee HourChoir Practice 7pm. • Sunday, October 20th 10:30 am Duff’s 182nd Anniversary Celebration with guest speaker Rev. Kristine O’Brien, Director of Crieff Hills Retreat Centre.
EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH 12274 Guelph Line,(just North of 20 Sideroad) North of Campbellville(905) 854-2423Webpage: www.ebenezeruc.ca - Like us on FacebookMusic Director: John ZadroWorship Services:Every Sunday 10am Kid’s Program during the service.
FREELTON UNITED CHURCH155 Freelton Rd. at Douglas Street. (905) 659-3380www.freeltonandstrabaneunitedchurch.orgMinister: Rev. Bill Wheeler• Sunday Worship Services & Sunday School at 9:30 am.Coffee hour & fellowship to follow.
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,CRIEFF7156 Concession 1, Puslinch(519) 824-8757www.pccweb.ca/knox-crieff/Minister Rev. Michelle Yoon• Sunday Worship at 10 am.• Prayer Meeting every Thursday morning at 10:30 am. to 12 pm.
MOUNT CARMEL-ZION UNITED CHURCH in Morriston at the corner of Church & Victoria StreetsMinister: Rev. Margaret Ruggles(519) 822-8610Website:morristonunitedchurch.comEmail: [email protected]“Everyone Welcome”Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am Choir Practice 9:30 am • Sunday, October 6th, Worldwide Communion Sunday• Sunday, October 13th, Thanksgiving SundayMonthly donations to Chalmers Community Services Centre for the
instant oatmeal, peanut butter. Skim milk powder and toilet tissue is always needed as well, and all donations are greatly appreciated. Warm Socks would be a welcome contribution.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMELROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH79 Freelton Road (905) 659-3305Father Edward MahonyMasses as follows:• Saturday: 5:00 pm• Sunday: 9:00 am and 11:00 am.
THE SALVATION ARMY GUELPH CITADEL“A Place of Christian Worship & Service”1320 Gordon St.(519) 836-9360www.guelphsa.caMajors Peter and Lee-Ann van Duinen• Worship Service: Sunday 11:00 am• Sunday School: 11:30 am (Age 2 to Grade 6)• 55 Club, 12 noon: 2nd Wednesday of each month• Jr. and Sr. Youth: Events as scheduled.Please check the website for all upcoming events.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST REFORM MOVEMENT CHURCHWe welcome you!3997 HWY 6, Puslinch ON, N0B 2J0(905) 659-1229email: [email protected]: Paul GavricPastor: Dorin Burca
ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH520 Ellis Rd. (beside Hespeler Arena, west of Townline Rd.)Hespeler - CambridgeRector Rev. Canon Linda Nixon• Sunday Services8:30 am Holy Eucharist - Traditional10:00 am Holy Eucharist 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th SundaysMorning Prayer 3rd SundaySunday School & Nursery at 10 am Service.
STRABANE UNITED CHURCH 1565 Brock Road, (Brock Rd & 8th Concession West)
Community Events
10th ANNUAL TRACTOR BREAKFAST Kirkwall Presbyterian Church, Saturday October 26th, come on your tractor, from pedal to antique or anything in between, or just come to enjoy. Hot breakfast served 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults $10. Bake Table too. Everyone Welcome. 1545 Kirkwall Rd.
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AFTERNOON OUTWednesday, October 9th and 23rd, 2-4pm. . Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. Cards, Sweets and More. Contact Ross at 519-822-6063.
ANNUAL TURKEY DINNERCountry Style, Country Cooked Saturday, October 5th, 5:00 p.m. at Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton Road, Freelton. Tickets $20.00, Children under 12 $6.00. For tickets call or text 905-807-1790 or 905-659-0441. If wishing to sit in a group (up to 8) please let us know so seating can be arranged.
ART CLASSArt Class with Ruth Kranendonk, October 26th from 10 am to 1 pm. Bring a bag lunch. 2 Dollar Store canvasses, paints and brushes. $25 p.p. Per class.
BADENOCH MUSIC NIGHTS Friday night music starts back up
October 4th, November 1st and December 6th, 7pm at the Badenoch Community Centre, 4217 Watson Rd S. Puslinch. BIBLE STUDYIn depth Bible Study led by Rev. Bob LaChance, 519-721-3422 or phone Lynn Lodge, 519-822-4809. Wednesday’s October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th from 9:30 to 11:30am. studying the Book of Romans. All are welcome. Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. 519-821-7623.
BIRD BANDING AND FALL HIKES At Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Centre on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30am to noon. Come and watch the birds as they are banded and enjoy a hike on the trails. Drop by the picnic shelter anytime during the morning. No charge, but donations are appreciated. Bring the whole family! Crieff Hills is located at 7098 Concession 1, Puslinch. www.crieffhills.com.
COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday, October 6th from 8 to 9 am at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line just north of Brookville. Come and meet other men in our community. Info: MaryLou at 519-853-4399. Check our webpage at ebenezeruc.ca or Facebook. Free will offering to support our Youth Drop-In.
COMMUNITY SENIORS’ SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHTuesday, October 22nd at noon sharp at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line just north of Brookville. Come for a bowl or 2 of tasty home made soup, sandwiches, cards and games. Free will offering. For more information please leave message 905-854-2423.
COUNTRY CRAFT SALE(NOTE: We have moved to Badenoch Community Centre)Catherine McMillan and Friends invite you to a Craft Sale in the Country, Badenoch Community Centre, 4217 Watson Road S, Puslinch on Saturday, November 16th 10am to 4pm. Decor plates, sewing(Christmas runners, aprons, embroidery towels, etc.) stained glass, children’s books, honey, knitting, baking and more. Come and enjoy complimentary coffee and bring your friends. For more information please call (519) 763-9836.
DUFF’S ANNUAL HAM SUPPERSaturday November 9th at Puslinch Community Centre. 2 sittings available 5 pm or 7pm. Doors open at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm for seating & entertainment by the Country Squires. Adults $20, Ages 6 - 12 $10, Kids 5 & under Free. For tickets call: Brenda Law at 519-767-2462, or Duff’s 519-763-1163.
DUFF’S BAZAAR
October 19th 10 am to 1 pm at Duff’s Church. Come and enjoy browsing through all the items that are on display & for sale at the Baked Delicacies, Creative Sewing-Knitting-Crocheting & MORE, Grandma’s Closet, Deli Delights, Bountiful Country Harvest, KIDS’ Surprises & Sweet Treat Centres! ENJOY a Coffee Break OR a Scrumptious Lunch with friends!! YOU are welcome!
DUFF’S LUNCH & LEARNWednesday, October 9th at 11:00am Speaker from Food 4 Kids will be providing information on the work they do in the Community. No child in Our Community should go hungry. Followed by soup lunch. No cost, donations accepted. Contact Karen if you have questions 519-820-8114 [email protected].
DUFF’S MOVIES IN OCTOBER!! Thursday, October 3rd at 1:30 - Join us for popcorn and fellowship.
“Hampstead” Based on the true story of Harry Hallowes who lived in Hampstead Park for twenty years. Starring Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleeson as Emily and Donald whose relationship blossoms when greedy real estate developers try to evict Donald.Wednesday, October 30th at 1:30 “The Messenger”, Join us for popcorn and fellowship A surprising, moving and ultimately human portrait of leadership, grief, and love. It’s the story of two men who are Army
Woody Harrelson
DUFF’S YOUTH NIGHT‘Monster Mash’ Youth Night!!Saturday, October 26th – Contact/text Rev. Jane for more information. (519) 766-2009.
FALL DINNERFriday, October 25th, at 5pm to 7pm. Tickets $15, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Leave message at church for tickets, 519-821-7623 or pay at the
Musical Hootenanny of the season. Sign up for your time in the spotlight or just sit and enjoy. Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road, Arkell.
FALL INTO CHRISTMAS BAZAARSaturday October 26th, 9am – 2pm, Beverly Hills Estates Community Hall, 1294 Concession 8 West, Flamborough(5 min west of Hwy 6 N) Great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping & support local charities and service clubs. Featuring local artisans & crafters, vendors, bake table, hot
table! For more info or to be a vendor please call 905 518 1622.
FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT Friday, November 15th - Sunday November 17th at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre. “What on earth am I here for?”Led by Rev. Michelle Sim.To learn more go to michellesim.com/womens-retreat
FANCY DESSERT BUFFET WITH PIE AUCTION Strabane United Church, 1565 Brock Road, Strabane Friday, October 11th 7 pm. Great Fun Evening - Door Prizes Please reserve – tickets $10 – call 905 659-7679.
FITNESS CLASS Puslinch Fitness, join us on Monday nights at Duff’s church at 7:30pm. for
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instructor will lead the class in a variety of programs cardio, pilates, yoga, high intensity training, stability ball and cardio drumming. First class is free, $5/class. Please bring your own equipment if possible but extras are available. Contact Karen at [email protected] or Sarah at [email protected].
FREE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR 55+The Victoria Order of Nurses offers a free exercise class for individuals 55+ who want to maintain their health and independence. The class focuses on
and strength. This class is every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am located at Duffs Presbyterian Church.
FREE COMMUNITY EXERCISE AND FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES 55+Every Monday and Thursday from 9.15-11am. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line (just north of Brookville) (By Lifemark Health Health Group). 519-822-4374.
FREELTON WHEEL OF FITNESS Freelton Wheel of Fitness now on Mondays and Thursdays 10 am to 11 am at Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton Road, Freelton. Sponsored by STEPS Company, Flamborough Information & Community Services. Free ongoing event. Let’s get in shape. – spring is coming.
GUELPH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYGeneral Meeting and Mini Flower ShowTuesday, October 22nd at 7:30pm Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk Street West, Guelph. Guest Speaker: Paul Zammit- Planning and Planting for All Seasons. New members are welcome. www.guelphhort.org
GUELPH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYAnnual Holiday Penny Table Tuesday, November 26th at 7:00pm, Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk Street West, Guelph. Guest Speaker: Michelle Goff- Outdoor Decorating for the Winter Season. New members are welcome. www.guelphhort.org.
HARVEST BAZAAR & LUNCHEONSaturday, October 26th – 10 am to 2 pm. Freelton United Church at 155 Freelton Rd. at Douglas, Freelton.
Lunch – 11 am. to 1:30 pm. Bake, Craft and Deli Tables. Vendors welcome Please call 905-807-1790.
HARVEST & HOLLY BAZAAR & LUNCH Saturday, November 9th 10:30 am. to 1:00 pm. Baking, Produce, Plants, Handcrafts, Deli Treats, Evergreen Arrangements & Christmas Delights at Puslinch Community Centre, hosted by Mount Carmel-Zion United Church. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend.
MANNA DAY SPEAKER AT CRIEFF HILLS Speaker, Michelle O’Rourke, at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre on Thursday, October 31st 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Michelle O’Rourke is the author of
a Spirituality of Dying (Orbis Books, 2009). This day-long events costs only $25 per person and include a hearty hot lunch in Mclean Hall. Pre-registration is required. Please call 1-800-884-1525 or email [email protected] at least one week before the event. Crieff Hills is located at 7098 Concession 1, Puslinch.
PICKLEBALLEvery Monday (except statutory holidays), and Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30, Optimist Recreation Centre (gym) Brock Rd., $5.00 per session. Everyone welcome. Further information June 519-763-0309 or Lois 519-831-4052.
PUSLINCH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA SHOW‘Fiddling Through the Seasons’ is on Sunday, October 27th at 2 pm & Saturday, November 2nd at 2 pm and both are at Duff’s. The cost is: adults $20, 12 & under are $10. For tickets, please call Wendy 519-763-9764 or cell 519-993-0206.
PUSLINCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURTuesday, October 15th at 7 pm. Twilight Tour of the Ontario Heritage Steam Museum, 7192 Gore Road, Puslinch. Ride a people mover drawn by a steam tractor, followed by a tour of the Museum. In case of rain, the Museum Tour will begin at 7 pm.
PUSLINCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY History Film Tuesday, November 19th at 7 pm. Screening the National Film Board’s documentary, “Lost Over Burma” Brad Whitcombe Room, Puslinch Library. Come and discover the Puslinch connection.
PUSLINCH OPTIMIST SANTA CLAUS PARADE WANTED: FLOATS, VOLUNTEERS, FOOD BANK DONATIONSSunday, November 24th at 2 pm, Parade Route: Firehall 7404 Wellington Road 34, east to Wellington Road 46, south to Maple Leaf Lane and into the back of the Community Centre
Santa. You are invited to participate, come out to watch. Theme: “Toys in the Attic”. Participants to congregate at Firehall at 1 pm. on Parade Day. For more information, please call Harry Janssen 416-605-6062 or Ken Williams 519-763-0309.www.optimistclubofpuslinch.com
SENIORS’ LUNCH Tuesday, October 15th at 12 noon at Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Road, Arkell. An afternoon of food, music, cards and fellowship. Contact the church at 519 821-7623.
SENIORS’ POTLUCK LUNCHEONWednesday, October 2nd - Noon (gathering 11:30am.) at the Community Centre in Aberfoyle with Chet Skibinsky entertaining on the Accordion. Sponsored by Mount Carmel-Zion United Church. Reservations appreciated call Mary Beth at 519-822-6211 or [email protected]. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend!
SQUARE DANCING ALL AGESFor both experienced dancers and beginners at Duff’s Church on Saturday, October 19th and November 9th. Cost is $10/person. Lessons Offered 7-7:30pm, Dance 7:30-10pm and Potluck Lunch 10pm. Caller is Bill Hands and he is fantastic. We would love to have you come on out and join us. For more information contact [email protected]. SUNRISE LESSON VOLUNTEERS Lead a horse or sidewalk (alongside horse and rider) in group lessons taught
evening and Saturday volunteers needed. 1.5 hours per week. Must be 15+, training provided. Volunteer Application Forms are available at www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca or contact Fiona at 519-837-0558 x35. Call now to register for our next training clinic.
SUNRISE LIFE SKILLS DAY PROGRAMLimited spaces now available in Sunrise’s ongoing day program for adults with disabilities. Clients attend
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1+ days a week, and participate in horse care, horticulture, and social and seasonal activities. Potential participants are welcome to join us for a day to check it out! For more information: www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca or 519-763-5517. Held at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre, 6920 Concession 1, Puslinch.
TECH TUESDAY FOR SENIORSAt Strabane United Church, 1565 Brock Road, Strabane. Join us 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 2:00 pm. and enjoy some fellowship, learn how to navigate new technologies and devices (iPads, Tablets, Laptops, Cell phones) and have access to the internet.
TEDDY BEAR TEASaturday, October 26th from 2 – 4 pm. at Duff’s. Come and see all the adorable, colourful teddies that have been knitted this year! Guest speaker Lena Vander Hout an enthusiastic lady with several women working together to provide “Baby Layettes” for the women in an area of Africa. Come
ongoing projects! Enjoy refreshments ALL welcome!! For information call Duff’s 519-763-1163.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. 272
(Hespeler) the Legion Ladies Auxiliary are hosting Friday Night Dinners October 18th, October 25th, November 1st, November 8th and November 15th. All dinners are $15.00 and include potatoes, vegetables and salad, tea & coffee and desserts.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. 272
(Hespeler) the Legion Ladies Auxiliary are hosting annual Remembrance Day Banquet Saturday, November 2nd with Rolled Ribs & Roast Beef. Tickets are available from the Ladies or at the bar.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Br. 23457 Watson Parkway S. Guelph are hosting Saturday Afternoon Entertainment in the lounge.Saturday, October 5th Swan Creek will be playing from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Donation at door would be appreciated.
Saturday, October 12th Rob Martine will be playing from 2pm - 5pm. Donation at door would be appreciated.Saturday, October 19th Best and Friends will be playing from 2pm - 5pm. Donation at door would be appreciated.Saturday, October 26th Jam Session 2pm to 5pm. Donation at door would be appreciated.
YOUTH DROP-IN NIGHTFriday, October 4th and October 18th 7-9 p.m at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line (Just north of Brookville) All youth Grade 7 and up are welcome for an evening of food, fun and games and just to hang-out.
CommunityAnnouncements
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GUELPH Learn to be a kid again! Volunteer mentors needed for local children. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph has
time commitment. Have a one-to-one friendship or assist with a group of children on the waiting list.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph at (519) 824-5154, email [email protected] or visit us online at www.bbbsg.ca.
BOOKING AGENT FOR ARKELL UNITED CHURCH Contact Melanie Hardie at (519) 823-3390 or email [email protected].
BOOKING AGENT FOR THE BADENOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Florence Peer at (519) 763-9782. BOOKING AGENT FOR DUFF’S CHURCHContact Jules Ganning at 226-821-2002 or email [email protected].
BOOKING AGENT FOR EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH Contact David Wheeler (416) 569-4834 or [email protected].
BOOKING AGENT FOR FREELTON UNITED CHURCHContact Ray McConachie at 905-659-3033 or email [email protected]
BOOKING AGENT FOR THE OPTIMIST RECREATION CENTRE AND PUSLINCH COMMUNITY CENTRE Call (519) 763-1226 or email [email protected]
CROWN CEMETERY PUSLINCH Crown Cemetery Puslinch is located north of Morriston at Brock Road and Highway 401. It is a non-
volunteer board of managers and a secretary/treasurer. We welcome all denominations for burials. For more information please visit our website at www.crowncemetery.ca or contact Darlene Harrietha at (519) 822-0874 or email [email protected].
DUFF’S PARISH NURSE Reaching out to all of the community of Puslinch through shared faith and caring to promote healing of body, mind and spirit. Don’t understand what your doctor tells you? Have questions about medications or preparing for surgery or tests? Or maybe you just need someone to talk to about a stressful situation.
If you have questions please call Karen Harding Reg. Nurse at (519) 763-1163 (church) or to contact by text, email or calling 519-820-8114 or [email protected].
THE FRIENDS OF MILL CREEK Meet at the Puslinch Community Centre at 3:30 pm. on the third Wednesday of every month (except August). We encourage anyone who can spare a few hours, and shares our passion for protecting this precious resource for future generations and in helping to develop the next generation of conservationists to attend and join us. For more information please visit the Friends of Mill Creek website http://www.friendsofmillcreek.org.
THE MILL CREEK SUBWATERSHEDCOMMUNITY LIAISON TEAM Holds its monthly meetings the second last Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM at the Community Centre in Aberfoyle. The public is invited.
OPTIMIST CLUB OF PUSLINCHIs one of the most active clubs in the township. Our focus is youth. We meet on the 2nd (general meeting) and 4th (dinner meeting) Tuesday of each month.
If you wish to become a member,
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NOTARY PUBLIC(Retired Lawyer)
Joe 519 823-2578
Advertising Rates: Contact Dianne Churcher (519) 763-6564 or [email protected].
HEAVY TRUCK & PASSENGER & LIGHTFARM TIRES TRUCK TIRESSALES & SERVICE
Nicholas Beaver Road 519 763-7630
Diamond DetailingProfessional Automotive Cleaning & Detailing
Guelph & Area 519-824-3915 Email: [email protected]
Sue Gray Independent Sales Consultant www.susangray.norwex.biz
519-829-4008
Space AvailableCall (519) 763-6564
ABERFOYLE TRUCK Lube & Alignment
7 Tawse Place, Guelph519 836-3700
PHIPPS PHOTO MANAGEMENTMaria Phipps, MLIS
www.phippsphotomanagement.comGuelph, Puslinch & Area
416-317-3713 [email protected]
please call our secretary, Carl Gorman (519) 827-9306 or Don McKay (519) 822-2984 or any Optimist member.
OPP. If you have a concern about a police matter, please phone 1-888-310-1122
PARENT-CHILD PLACE Is a free drop-in program for parents and caregivers with children birth to 6 years. The program runs Tuesday mornings at the Puslinch Community Centre from 9:30-11:30 and includes free play, snack, art activities and circle time.
If school buses are cancelled due to inclement weather the community centre is also closed and the program doesn’t run. The program runs September to June and does not run in July and August.
PUSLINCH FIDDLE GROUP Meets the 3rd Sunday of each month (except July, August and December) at Duff’s Church, Nanson Hall, from 1 - 4 pm. Come out and
more information, please call Paul McDonald (519)763-9764. Please remember the theme is “OLD TIME COUNTRY FIDDLE.”
PUSLINCH LOAN CUPBOARD HOME HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT SERVICE is located in Duff’s Presbyterian Church.
For assistance call:
Gary Will (519) 763-3958Fred Law (519) 767-2462Dianne Hersey (519) 824-6304Carolyn Vandenheuvel (226) 962-1173
THE ROTARY CLUB OF GUELPH SOUTHMeets every Thursday for breakfast
Country Club, 2054 Gordon Street, Guelph at 7:30 am. Check out www.rotary7080.org/guelphsouth for more information. Contact Celia Clark for membership inquiries: (519-766-1097)
METAL RECYCLING BIN – SUNRISE FARM (6920 Conc. 1, Puslinch)Drop off ‘unwanted’ metals, e.g. stainless steel, aluminum, copper, tin cans, wire, metal rods, fencing etc. in the ‘Gerdau Ameristeel’ recycling bin situated in our parking lot. We appreciate your support. For more info, contact Lynne O’Brien Sunrise (519) 837-0558 x31.
MARKET PLACE
FOR SALEHOUSE TRAILER - 1998 Jayco Eagle 5th Wheel - 14 ft. slideout, 2 Solar Panels. For more information call 519-824-0957.
JOB MARTRide required into Guelph, and return, from Concession 4 (across from Donkey Sanctuary) beginning in mid-September for a retired gentleman for groceries/appointment(s), approximately once a week. Compensation negotiable. Please call 519-821-2407.
Donor CircleJoe & Marie Connors
Ken & Audrey Gunson
Space AvailableCall (519) 763-6564
WELDING, FABRICATION AND REPAIR SERVICESCERTIFIED - MICHAEL VIOL (519) 837-0424
www.abermormanufacturing.ca
ABERMORM A N U F A C T U R I N G
Michael’s Mobile Truck & TrailerRepair Inc
Alton Boarding KennelAllsport Labrador RetrieverDave’s Home Improvements
Repair Work - Aluminum & VinylInstallations 519-835-4018
A Change of PaceRESTAURANT
Hwy #6 -- South of 401, Morriston Plaza519 767-9987
ABERFOYLE TRUCK LUBE, REPAIR AND SALES7 Tawse Place, Guelph
519 836-3700
WHERE IS JACK?Vinyl Windows & Siding Specialists
Since 1976 www.whereisjack.caJack’s Aluminum Ltd 519 822-5000
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ABERFOYLE FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturdays 8:00am to 1:00pm
May 25 to October 26, 2019
Optimist Rec Centre, Aberfoyle
PROPERTY MAINTENANCEBACKHOE - LOADER SERVICES
Frank’s Small Engine RepairCatNap CottagesSetting new standards in cat boarding
Large private suites with windowswww.catnapcottages.ca 519 766-0511
BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
500 Maltby Road Guelph, ON (519) 780-0400(519) 780-0400
Hayden’s Property Maintenance Ltd.Snow Plowing, Sanding & Salting
PROFESSIONAL LAWN & GARDEN CARETel: 519-823-2188
Whistle Stop Co-Op Preschool
Ball Exteriors Ltd
Kathy Kinzie R.M.T.519 651-0401967 Townline Rd. Puslinch
519-763-1233NORMIK MECHANICAL INC.
Heating & CoolingTrane TM Heating & Cooling Equipment
Ronald A. Oosterveld 5
Full Service Automotive Repairs 30 Hayes Avenue
Guelph, ON N1E 5V5
.COM
Repaint • Restorate • Renovate • Rebuild Puslinch 519-822-2324
Village Family Restaurant30 Brock Rd., Aberfoyle
TICKET DEFENDERS LEGAL SERVICES
Ronald J. Harper, CEO519 496-2240 Email: [email protected]
Computer Repair by GeorgeHardware, Software and Training
519-824-0437
Electrical wiring and maintenance of newresidential, additions and renovations
commercial, and solar projects
Phone: 519-767-0768Email: [email protected]
SUNRISE
www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca
SHIRLEY ANNE NOWELL RRPr
Complete Plumbing Services Repairs, new installs, renos, softeners
Ken 519-831-0422 (Puslinch)
The Larose Duo (Piano and Flute)
ABERFOYLE VETERINARY SERVICESHouse Calls for Pets & Horses
LP PLATINUM ROOFING & EXTERIORS
Roofs, Custom Exterior work, Insulation, SkylightsPh: 519-803-9737 www.lpplatinum.com
LP PLATINUM ROOFING & EXTERIORS
Chickadee Christmas Trees6639 Wellington Rd 34
519 654-2029www.chickadeechristmastrees.ca
BisousNewly opened modern dessert caterer
~Unique desserts for your special [email protected] 226-337-2142
speedwaytrailers.com 519-835-1070