The Booster Magazine May 2010

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Automotive technology is con-stantly changing and here is an-other new twist for 2010 model

diesel owners. While diesels produce high torque at low rpms and have greater driv-ing ranges between fill ups, the new models will require you to make sure that the urea tank has enough liquid in it when you visit a fuel station. What is urea you ask? Urea is the same organic compound found in urine, which has forced drivers to pause for bio-breaks ever since automobiles were invent-ed. This urea is being sold under the market name of “diesel exhaust fluid” or DEF. It is a chemically efficient way to reduce ni-trogen oxide (Nox) emissions produced by diesel engines.

Nox is a major air pollutant that con-tributes to smog, asthma, respiratory and heart diseases. It’s a bi-product of a diesel engine’s high combustion temperatures, which results from high heat levels created by compressing air in the cylinders to the point where it can ignite diesel fuel without using a spark which is unlike the gas en-gine, which uses spark ignition to ignite a gasoline mixture. All on the road 2010, die-sel-powered vehicles have to meet tougher

federal diesel emission standards that will reduce nitrogen oxide levels. The so-called Tier 2 Bin 5 regulations also mandated the use of diesel particulate filters and ultra-low sulphur diesel fuel to cut soot emissions by 90 percent in 2007 from 2006 levels. At 15 parts per million, ULSD contains 97% less sulphur than the 500 parts per million low sulphur diesel that was standard before 2006.

In a condensed version this technology utilizes selective catalytic reduction using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The urea-based solution (32.5% industrial urea and 67.5% de-ionized water) is held in a separate stor-

age tank and injected as a fine mist into the hot exhaust gases. The heat turns the urea into ammonia which when combined with a special designed catalytic convertor breaks down the Nox gases into harmless nitro-gen gas and water vapour. There is also an exhaust particulate filter in the system that traps tiny miniscule carbon particles so they are not passed into the atmosphere thus re-ducing pollution. These particulate filters do require periodic maintenance to clean the soot they accumulate. This is done auto-matically on most systems by adding addi-tional fuel and igniting it in the filter to burn it off. While this is happening a vehicle’s exhaust will become extremely hot, hence the need for additional heat shields and guards. These engines also require special low ash content oils to prevent the particu-late filter from restricting exhaust flow. Use of the wrong engine oil will damage these filters which cost upwards of $3,000 each to replace. If the DEF fluid runs low in the tank there will be warning lights come on along with reduced power to let one know it is time to refill the tank. The system will not shut down while driving; however there will be a no start condition if the engine is turned off when the tank is empty. So carry-ing a 4 litre bottle of fluid might be a good idea until DEF becomes available at every fuel station across the country.

As with any new technology there will be a certain amount of quirks that will need to be worked out as these vehicleS age, but manufactures assure us that there will be extended warranties on these vehicles and that we are not to worry. Will they be the answer to the reduction of diesel emissions? Only time will tell.

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Discover 3 Methods in 1 Night• The Healing Codes with Rosemerri Ritter:

Learn how love, patience, kindness, trust, humility, etc, can help raise your vibrationto new levels toward Love and Above and help in maintaining your body's homeostasis and balance, physically, mentally and spiritually.

• Cell Memory Clearing with Alain Zumbach• Emotional Freedom Technique with Cheryl McKenna

An introduction to 3 Healing Modalities with 3 Practitioners. A wonderful way to learn and discover , ask questions, and learn about the practitioners themselves.

Monday, May 31

David Rankine:Healer, Musician, Artist, EducatorFor the past 25 years David Rankine has been exploring through his art and music and writing, the nature of Sacredness and Creativity. He has extended this exploration of sacred art and sacred sound into the healing modalities, creating a healing method which incorporates Reiki, music and sacred geometry. Davis is the co-author of two books..Where The Sky Touches The Earth and ...Healing Space-both of which deal with new models in healing. He is also the creator of 11 CDs of original music www.davidrankineart.com

Dave will be booking Sacred Healing appointments for Monday May 31.... 1 hour session...$65 Moday May 31: 7-9:0pm.......$25

Sacred Geometry Workshop: with David RankineParticipants will learn how to create a number of Sacred Geometric designs using only a straight edge, compass and a pencil. They will be astounded as they see their designs grow on their page.A brief overview of the uses of Sacred Geometry in history will be included as well as information on sacred geometric patterns and ratios in nature.

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Health Fair at Natural Choice May 28th

Join us Friday, May 28th for an Instore Health Fair at Natural Choice. It’s an opportunity to learn about practitioners

and services within your community as well as sample some new products and ask questions.Learn about...

• Swedish and Osteopathic Techniques with Kevin Brough RMT from 2-6 pm• Ionic Foot Baths and The Healing Codes with Rosemerri Ritter 2-6 pm• Aim Products:Barley life with Darlene Vandermey 11-3 • Reflexology and Mini Treatments [with Food Bank Donation] with Maureen Sims(Certified Reflexologist) 2-5 pm• Chiropractic Care: with George Seim DC. 11-3• Traditional chinese medicine: Lydia Li will answer any of your questions about Traditional Chinese medicine. She specializes in chronic pain, anxiety, depression, skin disorders and allergies. She is available for appointments at Natural Choice upon request 10-2.• Marg Gollinger Homeopath DSHM: intro to homeopathy, learn how to make

a remedy,homeopathic first aid. Enjoy a piece of gluten free cake created by Kasia of Cookie Creations compliments of Natural Choice. An offering for the Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.

There will be an array of samples throughout the day including...

• Naka Vital Greens: a greens product for the whole family.• Rooibos Tea: a robust smooth South African Tea full of minerals. It’s delicious warm or cold!• Wedderspoon Honey: A delicious honey from New Zealand. Learn about why this honey is different. Also, be sure to smell their Manuka Candles.• Palita Avocado oil: Jose will be back again sharing his love for Chile and this rich healthy oil. He always brings a tasty dish to sample.• Creative Cookies: Join Kasia from 11-4 as she shares her joy of cookies with us. She creates gluten free, nut free and vegan cookies that are delicious.She even makes her own buttter to use in her recipes. Visit www.cookiecreations.ca for more information.

There will be gift baskets, draws to enter and loot bags (while quantities last), food to taste, teas to sample, AND MUCH MORE! It will be a time to explore, a time to give and a time to receive. Call 519-787-5256 for more information or drop by Natural Choice, located at the Fergus Marketplace with your questions.

We would also like to thank Cabrini and Salvatore from Creative Consciousness and Spiritual Oneness for their dedication and

inspiration they shared with us on Friday, May 23rd. It was a wonderful evening and thank you to all friends who participated...Much Love. We

look forward to their return visit in the fall.


Celebrate with Fraberts Fresh Food!There is so much to celebrate at

Fraberts!

First of all, spring is here, which means lots of fresh local produce.

Secondly, we won “Small Business of the Year” as part of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excel-lence. We are very honoured, thank you!

Thirdly, it is our second birthday and we plan on throwing a great party for all of you – the community that has supported us in our dream to provide delicious local food and healthy, convenient meal solu-tions. Mark your calendar for Friday, May 28 to Sunday, May 30. Count on lots of free food! We’ll be barbecuing local sau-sage on a bun, and there will be a draw for

free groceries.Last but not least, don’t forget to cele-

brate Mother’s Day on Sunday May 9. We have everything you need to make mom a great meal and Chef Derek can help with

delicious quiches, lasagnes, and other pre-pared dishes. Order ahead at 226-383-7374 to avoid disappointment. We will also have locally grown potted plants and cut flowers to brighten her day. As always we are open Sunday in case you are the last minute type!

Fraberts Fresh Food is open seven days a week in the Fergus Marketplace on the River.

Check us out atwww.frabertsfreshfood.com.

DEREK, JACKIE ANDLITTLE CHARLOTTE


The staff at Martin Cooper tell their customers “if you want great-looking hair, you need to invest

in quality hair-care products.” This month, you can pick-up one of their best products, Moroccanoil, for a discounted price.

Also available will be their handy, take-anywhere travel size Moroccanoil and their ever-popular Intense Hydrating Mask.

“This is your favourite product that you would have bought anyways, why not at a discounted price!” says Melanie Cooper from Martin Cooper.

Moroccanoil products provide hair with overall strength, achieving the ultimate result: beautiful, healthy hair. It has become the hottest product on the market since last year. In fact, the staff at Martin Cooper have a hard time keeping it in stock! If you have yet to discover this amazing product, Moroccanoil Month at Martin Cooper is the perfect time.

Not only do you have the opportunity to discover this amazing product at a discounted price, but you can take advantage of the wonderful promo Martin Cooper is

offering with it! They would like to give you an amazing Moroccanoil Hydrating Mask treatment in-salon service for FREE! This high performance mask only takes 5 to 7 minutes and it will treat hair with needed moisture and protein, adding shine and elasticity. For further information on the benefits and products available through

your Moroccanoil Registered Dealer please visit www.moroccanoil.com

Did you forget Mother’s Day is this Sunday? There’s still some time left. Their beautiful Mother’s Day Gift Bag truly is the perfect gift. Only while supplies last, pick-up this Pink Ribbon Gift Bag that includes large Moil Shampoo & Conditioner along with a travel size oil and moil paddle brush. Make your Mother’s Day gift a themed treat for Mom by throwing a gift certificate in her gift bag for one of Martin Cooper’s fabulous Moroccanoil Treatments.

“Any woman loves a great conditioning scalp treatment and a blow-dry style, so she can look as great as she should feel on a day that is celebrating how special she is,” says Melanie.

As always gift certificates are available for this or any many other salon services at Martin Cooper.

From refreshing styles and fabulous colour to amazing hair-care products - Martin Cooper is all about hair! Call 519-843-1880. They’re located at 135 St. David St. S., Fergus.

May is Moroccanoil Month at


It was a 200% return investmentDale and Noreen Taylor know who

the best driver in their house is: It’s their son Preston!

After attaining his driver’s license under the instruction of Paul Coombe and The Fergus-Elora Driving School, Dale and Noreen have only positive comments about their experience with Centre Wellington’s premier driving school.

“He’s a better driver than Noreen and I,” says Dale. “He is extremely well prepared for driving in the real world. Enrolling my son in the Fergus-Elora Driving School was a 200% return on my investment.”

Dale says he’s “very impressed” with how conscientious Preston is about obeying the rules of the road. When it’s time for Preston’s brother to take driving lessons, Dale knows where he will send him - The Fergus-Elora Driving School.

As many Centre Wellington residents have found out, Paul is passionate about driver

training. That’s evident in the success rate of students like Preston who have, on average a 95 per cent road-test success rate on their first try.

One of the reasons for the success of the their program is the one-on-one in-car instruction owner Paul Coombe and his other instructor Shawn, give every student. They’ve earned their reputation as not only the best trained and

most experienced instructors, which translates into superior results for their students, but also as the most patient and caring instructors for new drivers who need that type of approach in order to gain confidence on the road.

Contact the Fergus-Elora Driving School now and sign-up in one of their upcoming courses:

In Fergus A four-day course starting Friday June 25th

to Wednesday June 30th.In DraytonThere’s a day-time course from Tuesday

July 6th to the 9th.Call The Fergus-Elora Driving School at

519-787-9300. The office and classroom are in Fergus at 122B St. Andrew St. W., across the road from Ron Wilkin Jewellers. In Drayton call 519-638-9990.

Their website is www.ferguseloradrivingschool.com

Dale and Preston Taylor withaward-winning instructor

Paul Coombe

Pain during normal walking andPedorthic treatment

One of the best ways to stay in shape and keep the weight off during the spring and summer is going for an

evening walk. If ten to twenty minutes into the walk, pain is experienced in the lower limb we may head right back home and cut the walk short. We may experience foot pain in the heel (fasciitis) or ball of the foot, shin splints, knee pain or hip pain.

The average person walks, depending on activity levels up to 15000 steps a day! At heel strike, forces greater then the weight of the body are transferred throughout the bone structure of the lower limb. After heel strike a complex series of movements occur

to allow us to walk. If pain occurs anywhere along the “closed kinetic chain” of the body, the compensation in walking affects every other part along that chain. For example, a

foot movement called pronation is associated with internal rotation of the leg. Excessive pronation may cause foot, leg, knee or hip pain due

to changes in bone position and soft tissue strain. Orthotic foot support and footwear are designed to control pronation.

Custom-made prescription orthoses and footwear are available at Fit toWalk at 135 St. David St S. at “The Olde Livery”. Clinical evaluation, casting, manufacturing and fittings are all performed at our on-site lab. Call Bob Witte, your local Certified Pedorthist at 843-7979 for flexible appointment hours and a no-obligation consultation. Services are recognized by major insurance providers. Also check our website and blog at fittowalk.com.

BOB WITTE

Floral Design Studio finds a new home!

Wendy Ryckman, Owner and Head Design Director at WR Designs~The Flower Co., is

excited and thrilled to announce the open-ing of her much-anticipated store-front lo-cation of The Flower Co. - a division of WR Designs.

“We will be opening our doors June 1, 2010 in downtown Fergus,” says Wendy. “We can hardly wait to welcome some fa-miliar faces as well as those we haven’t met.”

You’ll find fresh flowers, exceptional floral designs, green and blooming plants,

e v e r l a s t i n g silks and more at The Flower Co.

“We are a fresh, contem-porary design studio and we will be offering only the best in quality flowers, and exceptional floral design-ing which is

always combined with superior customer service,” Wendy adds.

With over 12 years of quality design experience and a specialty for the past 8 years in both Wedding and Funerals de-signs, Wendy can look after all your floral needs.

Watch for The Flower Co. over the next few weeks as construction finishes up and they begin to move into their new home at 196 St.Andrew St. E, beside Van Gali’s Cafe & Inn in downtown Fergus.WENDY RYCKMAN

FROM WR DESIGNS


Looking Beyond Mortgage RatesIt’s easy to get caught up in the idea that

comparing mortgage rates will guar-antee you get the best bang for your

mortgage buck. While this may be true for particular situations, there are many scenarios where this strategy is not effective. Following are three reasons why it doesn’t always pay to make a decision based solely on rates.

Reason #1Your long-term plan and risk tolerance

should determine which mortgage product is right for you. This product may or may not have the lowest rate.

For instance, there are cases where lenders will offer lower rates for insured mortgages. With insured mortgages, however, you’re charged an insurance premium, which is usu-ally added to the mortgage amount. But if you’re not planning on keeping the property for a long enough time to offset that cost, it may be better to take an uninsured mortgage with a slightly higher rate. The cost difference you will pay with the higher interest rate may still be less than what you may pay in insur-ance premiums.

As another example, if you prefer to bud-get for a consistent payment and can’t handle rate fluctuations, it may be better to go with a higher fixed-rate mortgage. If you think cur-rent rates are low enough and you will be liv-ing in your property for at least five years, it may be wise to also opt for a mortgage with a longer term.

Reason #2 One of the biggest mistakes people make

when merely comparing mortgage rates is failing to consider important factors such as prepayment options to help pay off the mort-gage faster, whether secondary financing op-tions are allowed, early payout penalties, or what fees are involved.

It’s not enough to simply compare mort-gage rates because you have to know what “clauses” are contained within the mortgage deal. There may be cases where you will find a lender with the lowest rate and willing to pay for your closing costs, or even provide you

with cash-backs after closing.

Reason #3Lenders can

change their rates at any time. As such, if you’re shopping for rates with one lender and then approach another that gives you a lower rate, it’s quite possible that the first lend-

er has also dropped its rates. This is why it’s

important to get pre-approved with a lender once you find a mortgage that fits your needs. In some cases, you can secure your rate and conditions for up to 120 days.

These are just three reasons why it’s not enough to merely compare mortgage rates. The mortgage rate you may qualify for is also highly dependent on your credit score among other things. In order to get the best mortgage deals, you need to have solid credit.

If you would like to discuss these mortgage issues in more detail, call Roger Hicks, Mort-gage Agent at Dominion Lending Centres, at 519-546-3772, or email him at [email protected].

ROGER HICKS

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Patio Opening Party Friday, June 4thThe Brew House Summer Concert

Series is gearing up for another great season and it all starts with our Patio

opening party on Friday, June 4th featuring “Killing Time Band”.

Can’t make it that night? No worries, be-cause we’re not stopping there! After we kick it off on the 4th, you can come down on any Thursday night all summer long to catch the very best local and touring acts around. Rock to folk, blues to reggae, if you like music, chances are, we’ve got something for you!

Our Song Writing Competition has brought out some amazing local talent. Watch for our semi-final competition starting Thursday, May 13th. It runs for 2 weeks. The Finals will be held on May 27th (there’s a $7 cover charge to help support local talent for all 3 nights).

The Brewhouse will be hosting “Mardi Gras” for charity on May 29th. Come out for what promises to be a crazy night of party-ing!

The Brew’s chef recently unveiled a spec-tacular new menu that our customers are real-ly enjoying! The menu offers an eclectic mix of dishes along with our classic Brew House pub fare.

Watch for more dates and events through-

out the year! We hope to see you around this spring and summer; and with 18 taps, a wide variety of tasty dishes, nightly specials, live music, big screen TV, the best riverside pa-tio around and two incredibly quaint rooms in our B&B, I’ll bet that we probably will! The Brew House is located at 170 David St. S. in Fergus; call 519-843-8871.

I Can Hear So Much Better Now thanks to Ward Hearing Centre

Web Charette was frustrated with his hearing aids. He was ex-periencing poor sound quality

and his hearing aids would cut out randomly making every-day conversation difficult. He decided to consult Brian Ward at Ward Hear-ing Centre.

“Brian advised me to have them cleaned at least once a month in his office,” says Web. “Since then, my hearing aids are 100% bet-ter!”

Thanks to Brian’s advice and expertise, Web’s hearing aids are functioning properly and he can now enjoy clear, reliable sound.

“The difference between having my hearing aids cleaned regularly by Brian and not hav-ing that done is unbelievable,” Web says.

During your complementary hearing aid cleaning appointment, Brian will thoroughly check your hearing aid’s functionality to en-sure everything is working properly. With the

help of specialized tools and machines, he will examine your ear canals with the help of his video-otoscope to check for excessive wax build-up. This is displayed on a large TV screen (pictured) that both you and Brian are able to see. Brian can properly remove wax and moisture from your hearing aid and ear canal to improve your ability to hear & pre-

vent future wax issues.It’s this combination of the latest hearing

aid technology and high-quality products, along with friendly small-town service, that gives Ward Hearing Centre an edge.

Don’t forget, this month you can receive $200 Off a Pair of Hearing Aids from now un-til the end of June at Ward Hearing Centre.

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month! Be sure to drop by and see Brian for friendly, knowledgeable and personalized service in a calm, unhurried atmosphere.

Complementary home visits are avail-able for clients who have difficulty getting to Brian’s office. Evening and weekend ap-pointments available. For more information, call (519) 843-4327. Ward Hearing Centre is located in Unit #2, 135 St. David St. S. (inside the Olde Livery Building) in downtown Fer-gus. Free parking is available at the back of the Livery across from the Brew House.

WEB CHARETTE WITH BRIAN WARD


50% less salt and 80% less waterAs I have written in the past, most

softeners operate the same way and it’s based on the demand

principle. What makes one softener differ-ent from another is the amount of water and salt used during the regeneration of the softener.

Aquamaster Water Softeners save oper-ating expenses by using up to 50% less salt and up to 80% less water per regeneration than conventional softeners. Aquamas-ter is the only appliance with a separate, built-in, whole-house, self-cleaning dirt and sediment filter. It operates on 12-volts

while other softeners use at least 24 volts. The Aquamaster can regenerate in as little as 15 minutes while conventional soften-ers can take nearly two hours. Aquamaster has a packed resin bed and a larger reserve capacity aiding in regeneration with clean, soft water.

So when it’s time to replace your soften-er give us a call at Aquarius Water Treat-ment in Elora @ 519-846-9090 or drop by the store @ 195 Geddes street.

Don’t forget that Simon is a licensed plumber and gas fitter.

SIMON DAVIES

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else’s. The Garden’s Edge offers you an attractive, long lasting, low maintenance landscape edging that will increase your

property value and the curbside appeal of your home. The curbing is poured in place, following the contours of your garden. Choose from a variety of profiles, patterns and colours to complement your home or your existing landscape. We do the prep work and clean up - no fuss, no muss!

Maintenance is a breeze! Concrete

edging won’t rot like wood or heave like stones. It won’t lift out of the ground like plastic or metal edging. And it’s not toxic like railway ties or pressure treated wood. The colour is integral so chips won’t be noticeable. And it provides a very effec-tive control for lawn grass since it’s heavy and puts a 6” barrier between the lawn and your garden. Being continuous, there are

no cracks for grass to creep through. And, you can run your mower right over the front edge of the curb, so trimming time is minimized.

We also install walkways and steps in the same colour options as the decorative curb-ing. Or you may want to consider drive-way edging. Whether you have asphalt or interlocking stone, keeping grass out is a must. Ask us, too, about retaining walls and interlocking stone (pavers). Call for a free estimate.

www.the-gardens-edge.com519-846-5574

JOHN AND MARG GOLLINGER

Get 10% off your landscaping project if you book by the end of May!


Welcome back Krista!The staff at Cut and Design are

pleased to welcome back Krista! They’re marking the occasion by

offering new and former clients a fantastic Spring Promotion - free cut with color or highlights!

What’s more, when you re-serve a follow up appointment, you receive a cleansing 30 minute detox for energy, pain m a n a g e m e n t , weight loss and more, for only $29!

Krista and the rest of the staff in-vite you to come

and explore the countless possibilities at Cut and Design Hair and Aesthetics. Using the most progressive techniques by a team of internationally trained artists, Cut and Design offers custom color, color correc-tions, make-up sessions, home spa parties,

birthday parties, piercing, facials/massage, pedicures, waxing and more!

Also, for the guys - receive 50% off your next cut when you mention this ad.

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tact the staff at Cut and De-sign Redken Platinum Salon and Spa at 519-843-3320. They’re located in front of Zellers on MacQueen Blvd. in Fergus. They’re open 7 days a week and walk-ins are welcome.

KRISTA


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Pets do more than bring our slippersWhat do we really want? Seems to

be we concentrate very hard on the stuff we purchase, the money

we make. . .Yet why is it that so many of us light up when we talk about how our animals greet us when we come home, or the crazy moves they come up with when playing? Why do we respond so well to a dog’s request for a pet, or a cat’s demand for a back scratch? It seems we are more about relationships and attention than we realize.

The human animal bond is at the heart of this. Sounds rather clinical and impersonal. We often prefer to call it the human pet bond - sounds more squishy and warm. Cause it really is squishy and warm. The bond is a dynamic relationship. Both the companion animal and the person benefit - there are both psychologi-cal and physiological benefits. Pets do more than bring our slippers or scrounge treats from us. Animals help us lower our blood pressure. They help us reduce our anxiety and help us maintain a feeling of well being. Children learn how it feels to care for another living being, and improve their responsibility levels along with their feelings of self worth. The therapeutic effect of animals on persons liv-ing in nursing homes, hospitals and hospices is well documented. People are often noted to

appear more happy and healthy when in the presence of animals.

So what do our animals get out of this? They too benefit from the bond “I am posi-tive that my cats ask to go in and out 1700 times a day because they think it’s a fun game. Or maybe they just

want me to get a little more exercise, and I am positive that my dog thinks it is a hoot to bark at me when I am on the phone. Or maybe she read that article about cell phones and cancer. Regardless of the motivation, we do seem to provide some fun for our companion animals. We also provide these little (and sometimes big) fur balls with a safe environment. We protect them from the elements and predators (like cars!). We provide a sometimes too reli-able source of nutrition. We also look after the health of our companions.

Our companion animals have the benefit of annual physical examinations, appropri-

ate vaccinations, parasite control and dental care. All of these things are having the effect of allowing our pets to live longer, healthier lives, just as our health care regimens do for us. In fact preventive care, or wellness care, has been shown to slow the onset of disease and reduce the severity of disease in humans. Wellness care is the buzzword in human med-icine - which, it seems, has just caught up with veterinary medicine! Most of what happens in a veterinary hospital is geared towards main-taining health! A wellness exam will allow your veterinarian to make recommendations about ways to reduce the incidence of disease in our pets, as well as give you the opportunity to take advantage of diagnostic testing such as blood work, which will help evaluate your pets’ health on the inside!

This time of year is a great opportunity to remember the health of the little furry beastie who makes you laugh and lowers your blood pressure! Bring them in for a ‘tune up’ so that they can enjoy the summer with you! We are happy to announce that we are now accept-ing new patients for Dr. Kayte Armstrong, Dr. Roxane Pardiac and Dr. Danielle Jongkind. Please contact the Arthur Veterinary Clinic at 519-848-2536 to reserve your appointment.

KAYTE ARMSTRONG

Is Homeopathy safe for babies? Ah, spring! A time of new growth

- daffodils, tree buds - and ba-bies!. So fragile, yet so full of

promise. Can homeopathy be safely used to help them reach their potential? You bet! As a pig farmer, I used remedies through all stages of a piglet’s life - including newborn. Because the remedies are dilute there are no toxic or allergic side-effects. It’s a gentle, subtle aid to healthy development.

The ABC’s of children’s remedies are: Aconite (for intense fear), Belladonna (for intense fever) and Chamomilla (for intense pain).

Aconite is a remedy everyone should have in their first aid kits (even if you don’t have children). It relieves the effects of a sud-den shock or trauma; it alleviates intense fears such as fear of the dentist or doctor; it treats flus or colds where the symptoms are intense and come on very suddenly (usually after exposure to a dry, cold wind), and for children it can treat both night terrors and the initial stage of croup (where there’s in-tense fear of suffocation). The Aconite pa-tient will usually exhibit extreme restless-ness with sleeplessness.

Belladonna 6C is a must for every new

parent. Any time a child’s fever reaches too high, a dose of Belladonna will regulate it. It won’t take away the fever - that would be counter-productive. A certain temperature is required to discourage the proliferation of the offending virus, but anything in excess is unhelpful! The Belladonna patient often has pronounced swelling of the glands with hot, red, dry cheeks and glazed eyes, with an unexpected lack of thirst. The remedy is also well-known for treating spasms or convulsions, so it can help prevent the com-plication of meningitis.

There’s a special time in a child’s life when Chamomilla is indispensable. It’s called teething. A typical Chamomilla pa-

tient has intense pain when teething, often has colicky diarrhea accompanied by a hot, red cheek (usually only one side) and can-not be comforted. They want to be picked up, but then they squirm and whine until they are set down again. They are very distressed, but don’t know what they need to feel better. The only thing that seems to help is a good sleep (which is often hard to come by). A dose of Chamomilla can ease the pain and bring a soothing sleep. It calms the child’s irritability and quickly re-turns his/her good nature.

Note that for most acute remedies, a 30C potency is used, so that it can be repeated several times each day, as needed. For an acute fever, however, Belladonna 6C is preferable since you may need to repeat it much more often. In general, the lower the potency number, the faster the remedy gets used up.

For an appointment with me call 519-846-5574 or for information see

www.marggollinger.com.If you have a group that’s looking for a

speaker, I’m happy to speak about home-opathy and healthy living - no charge!

Marg Gollinger, DSHM


How to Foil a ThiefThere is a stealthy thief robbing you of

your energy and focus, stealing your ability to relax or even sleep. Feeling

stressed happens so frequently it may feel like there is no other way; that it is beyond your control. The good news is that it is possible to stop this bandit in its tracks. There is a way for you to take your control back.

We stress about the big things: economy; job security; divorce. We stress about the little things: being late for work; unexpected car repairs; the holiday season; public speaking. All can have a detrimental effect on a person: worn out, overwhelmed, unwell, stressed out.

Regardless of the causes, big or small, the resulting flood of chemicals in the body has the same negative effects. Left unchecked, it has been linked to serious illnesses such as heart disease and strokes. In fact it is estimated that ninety per cent of visits to physicians are the result of stress-related symptoms.

The release of these chemicals, such as adrenaline and cortisol, into our systems is a natural part of our genetics. It is part of the ‘fight or flight’ response, a state of increased arousal which is triggered by stressful situations. In ancient man this could have meant attack by enemies or wild beasts and was necessary to provide the strength and energy to fight off the threat or to escape. The changes to the body caused by these chemicals include

an increase in heart rate (to flood the muscles and brain with blood), faster breathing (again, to provide fuel for the muscles and brain), increased alertness and heightened senses. The increase of blood flow to the muscles and brain however, causes a decrease in blood flow to the vital organs such as kidneys, liver and the gastro-intestinal system. The counter part to the ‘fight or flight’ response is supposed to occur when the threat is no longer apparent. During this counter response the body flushes the arousal chemicals from the system and returns to normal relaxed functioning. The causes of stress for most people in the modern

world, however, leave little room for either fighting or running away, however appealing these responses might seem at the time. This and the chronic nature of modern stress cause the chemicals and the resulting state of arousal to last well beyond what is healthy.

Since we cannot stop the world to get off, it is essential that we learn how to manage the stress in our lives. Hypnosis is a fast and effective method of stress reduction and management. Through hypnosis, we can turn around the fight or flight response and lower the level of adrenaline and cortisol coursing through our system. This relaxation response leaves us feeling calm, relaxed and healthy and allows the proper conditions for the optimum functioning of the organs - essential for good mental and physical health. You can easily learn how to manage your response to stressors in your life with hypnosis. You can develop a new habit pattern that will increase your energy and focus, help you to adapt to change more readily and will permit you to relax more easily. From this new perspective we are better able to focus our attention where it is most beneficial in our lives. Call Kelly Muth at 519-846-1454 to book an

appointment or for more information.

Helping ordinary people with ordinary problems.

KELLY MUTH

Saturday, May 15thCome by for a hot dog!

Sample our soups, brownies, muffins

and more!Donations to the Centre Wellington Food Bank

“Totally satisfied” withK5 Drinking Water Station

Watermatters in Fergus has a host of water treatment so-lutions at their St. Andrew

Street store. Products such as their Whole Home Water System with NEW Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station and designer

faucet help to ensure clean, soft, pure wa-ter for all your family’s needs.

Woody Dumart, owner of Fergus Fire-place, recently had a K5 Drinking Water Station installed at his home.

“We couldn’t drink our water before we had this unit installed. It was full of sulfur and iron,” Woody says. After installing the new unit, Woody says he’s now “totally satisfied” with his drinking water. He also likes the convenience of the K5 unit.

“I don’t have to carry bottles anymore,” says Woody. “It works great!”

Right now you can get 6 MONTHS NO PAYMENT, NO INTEREST* on all home water systems including Kinetico’s K5 Drinking Water Station. Some of the ben-efits of using Kinetico products include...

Non-Electric and fully automated = less salt, less water, less cost and less waste.

Uninterrupted soft, conditioned, dechlo-rinated water 24 hours a day, every day.

Comprehensive 10 Year Warranty and

Full Performance Guarantee.“Compare Kinetico’s warranty with any

of our competitors; you’ll find they’re warranty is the best!” says Greg Mont-gomery from Watermatters.

If you have any questions about water softeners or a reverse osmosis system for your home, then contact Greg at Water-matters. They’re your local water treat-ment specialist at 519-843-4753 or visit the store at 180 St. Andrew St. W. behind Fergus Fireplace.

GREG MONTGOMERY


Your Stomach Trouble SolutionIndigestion or dyspepsia is a frequent

complaint among people of all ages. However, indigestion should not

be tolerated simply because it is common. On the other hand, digestive distress is a sign that the intestines are not functioning properly. And, people with dyspepsia are at an increased risk of gastric cancer (Scand J Gastroenterol 1997; 32(8):751-4).

Many people with indigestion report that chiropractic care alleviates their stomach problems. Scientific evidence also supports these reports. For example, one Australian study found an association between indigestion and mid-back pain. Investigators examined data on 1,494 chiropractic patients. A whopping 46% experienced both indigestion and mid-back pain. And, 36% noted that both symptoms tended to occur at the same time. What’s more, 22% of subjects with indigestion said that chiropractic adjustments provided relief (J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1996 June; 19(5): 317-23).

How does chiropractic care lessen stomach complaints? And what’s the connection between back pain and indigestion? Chiropractors uphold that the body works as a whole, rather than as isolated parts. Consequently, conditions like spinal misalignments (areas in the spine where movement is restricted or bones are out of alignment) may upset the balance of the body, boost stress levels and lead to other health concerns.

The science of chiropractic upholds, that the causes of patients’ complaints must be addressed, not just their symptoms. So,

if you have indigestion, the chiropractor will work to unearth the source of your disorder. For instance, the chiropractor will investigate the links between your indigestion and other, seemingly unrelated symptoms, like low-back pain. Many traditional doctors may overlook links between symptoms like these, but the links are often the key to alleviating your discomfort. This unique and powerful outlook on patient care helps chiropractic patients achieve optimal health.

Another way you can speed your recovery is by examining your lifestyle for possible sources of digestive distress. Once you identify any aggravating factors, commit to eliminating them.

Common causes of indigestion may include many drugs including some promoted as stomach soothers. Stress or anxiety may be prominent features of stomach problems. Diet can often give rise to indigestion. The most common offenders are spicy foods, meats, soy products, diary products, fried foods, alcohol and caffeine. Smoking cigarettes not only harms your heart and lungs, but it may also damage your digestive tract.

In treating indigestion many people now look to natural ways, which are safer and possibly more effective than drugs. However, the focus of most natural remedies is still

addressing the symptom not the cause of the digestive problem. Chiropractic works to identify the source of the condition, which may end your complaint for good. So don’t wait to take charge of your well being, empower yourself by making an appointment for a chiropractic check-up.

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Window film can protect yourvehicle’s interior

Window tinting from Cotton’s Auto Care in Arthur is one of the best ways to enhance the

look of your vehicle. The film reduces energy costs, glare reduction and protects your upholstery from fading.

Did you know that inside a vehicle can exceed 120 degrees in only minutes during the summer? Window film can protect your vehicle’s interior by filtering out most of the sun’s rays; your air conditioner won’t have to work as hard. You’ll save fuel and help extend the life of the air conditioning system. With maximum ultraviolet rejec-tion, you will immediately see and feel the difference once the window film is applied

to you car. Automotive

film is available in different shades, so it doesn’t need to be dark, to en-joy the benefits says Lisa Cotton. Even in the event of an accident, our window film’s

sturdy construction can help hold shat-tered glass in place reducing injuries from flying glass.

We use only high-performance film with a life-time warranty, so there’s no bubbling and its colour stable, meaning it won’t turn purple.

You’ve invested a lot in your transporta-tion. Now give it the finishing touch. Beat the heat this summer. Call Cotton’s Auto Care in Arthur 519 848-3515.

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Use Low Rate Spousal Loanfor Tax Savings

Every three months the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency an-nounces what is referred to as the

“prescribed interest rate”. The rate is im-portant because it serves as the base they use when calculating interest they pay on tax refunds (prescribed rate plus 2%) or the amount they charge on taxes you owe them, (prescribed rate plus 4%). While these are the main uses, the prescribed in-terest rate is also a factor when a husband and wife are trying to avoid the attribution rules. When one spouse pays tax at a higher

rate than the other there is an incentive to move or transfer investment accounts from the high tax rate spouse to the low tax rate spouse. In such a case, the attribu-tion rules require the high tax rate spouse to report the income even if the investment is in the name of the low tax rate spouse.One exception to this rule is when the

high tax rate spouse transfers money to the low tax rate spouse and accepts an interest bearing note in exchange. As long as the

prescribed interest rate is paid on this note each year, then the low tax rate spouse can report all of the income from the invest-ment and can deduct the interest paid. The high tax rate spouse only reports the inter-est received. For the 2nd quarter of 2010 the prescribed rate has been set at 1%.

There already have been indications of in-terest rates moving higher so this may be the last time we see the prescribed rate so low. However, if a properly documented and structured loan is made before the end of June you can lock in the 1% rate for as long as the loan is outstanding and any investment return over 1% would be taxed at a lower rate. This planning can also be done using a family trust but make sure you get proper advice.

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Grand opening sale at Fergus PoolsThe Grand Opening celebration and

Hot Tub Tent Event at the newly opened Fergus Pools is scheduled

for Thursday, May 27th to Sunday, May 30th. CJoy and Magic FM will be there on the weekend and so will Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj! There will be treats and refresh-ments for those attending. Among the sales include...

• 12’ Round Above Ground Pool Kit for only $1,999.

• 15’ Round Above Ground Pool Kit for only $2,200

• 12’ x 18’ Oval Above Ground Pool Kit for only $2,600

Each kit is ready to go and comes complete with Texture-koted finished steel rails and verticals, Protecoloc walls, liner, filter, sand pump, ladder, skimmer, a complete mainte-nance kit, solar blanket and winter cover.

Also happening is their Free Water Care Seminar on Tuesday June 8th at 7 pm. You must register in advance for this event (treats and beverages will be provide).

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATEDFergus Pools is owned by local residents

Jim & Julie Ellis and Edmund & Elaine Colicos. Although they’re a new company in Centre Wellington, both Jim and Edmund have over 40 years experience within the

pool industry. Jim has over 20 years expe-rience as a swimming pool installer and service/maintenance man while Edmund’s experience includes both service and pool maintenance.

Shirley Hare, the Store Manager for Fer-gus Pools, has extensive experience as a Hydropool Representative and over 20 years of customer service experience. She prides herself on ensuring each and every customer is treated fairly and she always guarantees complete satisfaction with any of the prod-ucts offered at Fergus Pools.

“It’s our goal to provide the best service for our community’s pool, pond and hot tub owners,” says Shirley. “We offer a broad price range of proven, excellent products to ensure all customers get the knowledge and training they need to enjoy their new pur-chase.

A reminder to book your in-ground pool installation now before the HST arrives on July 1st.

Fergus Pools is a Proud Supporter of Groves Memorial Hospital Fund (Julie Ellis is an employee of Groves Memorial Hospital since 1987). Visit their showroom located on Gordon Street in Fergus or call (519) 843-4344. Email [email protected]

HOTTUB STARTINGAT ONLY $3999.00


Welcome to The Cellar Pub and GrillLocated in the heart of Elora on Mill Street East is The

Cellar Pub and Grill. This quaint 'Gastro Pub' blends fresh, home-made food with a trendy, yet tranquil setting on the banks of the Grand River.

If you are unfamiliar with the term "Gastro Pub", it's a British term describing a public house that specializes in high-quality food; a cut above traditional pub fare.

The Cellar team chef Andrew, BJ, Judy, Jess and Gloria will provide you with a dining experience that will keep you coming back for more! Sit at the bar and enjoy live sports on TV or bring in your sports team after a game for delicious wings and nacho's and a beer.

LIVELY ATMOSPHERE!Upon entering The Cellar, you'll notice the charming

stone fireplace and the fully-stocked, solid-oak bar with an array of local beers on tap. The restaurant comfortably seats 30, but now that the nice weather is here, patrons are enjoying The Cellar's patio overlooking the Grand River.

Gloria and her staff have created an atmosphere that is both lively and informal. A good place to spend a relaxed evening with friends over a quality meal or the perfect place to meet for a quick drink after work.

With attention to small-town family service, your servers Jessica, Judy and Shawna offer a host of affordable lunch and dinner specials.

"We specialize in home-cooked meals," says Gloria Deskur from one of the pub's cozy tables inside the bright eatery. "It's a relaxed and fun atmosphere."

Andrew Whiteside and BJ Weisberg, The Cellar's two young and talented chefs, have prepared an extensive menu which includes favourites such as their Lamb Burger, their Shepherd's Pie or their mouth-watering Grilled Strip-loin Steak. For dessert, tempt your taste buds with their heavenly-decadent Chocolate Patte.

Over the summer, The Cellar Pub and Grill will feature live music on weekends.

Reservations are recommended but not always neces-sary. For more information, contact the staff at the Cellar Pub and Grill, located at 13 Mill St. E. in downtown Elora (located behind Macadi Jewellery). Call 519-846-1333.


Open on Sundays from now until Christmas

May is here and we’re open on Sundays from now until Christmas. Spend your Sunday

afternoon browsing the books, picking out cards or grabbing some bargain books. Make sure you visit the other downtown Fergus retailers who are open as well. The Country Forge and Joanie’s will be open on Sundays, and, of course, William’s Decorating are always open. There are great shops in the Fergus Market building open on Sundays, as well. Plan to make a day of it!

The Elora Writers’ Festival is approaching quickly and you won’t want to miss your opportunity to hear Linden MacIntyre, winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, read from his work. This festival gives avid readers the chance to hear 6 authors read from their work for one low price. Bring your friends, encourage your whole book club to attend. It is always an entertaining afternoon. This year the festival takes place on Sunday, June 6 at Heritage River in Elora, and the lineup of authors is very exciting. Linden MacIntyre, as mentioned, is the author of The Bishop’s Man. An award-winning journalist, he is the co-host of CBC’s weekly newsmagazine The Fifth Estate. Bonnie Burnard, author of Suddenly, will be featured as well. She won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for her book, The Good House, when it came out in 1999. Poet Barry Dempster will be attending. He is the author of several works including Love

Outlandish and The Burning Alphabet, which was nominated for a Governor General’s Award. Terry Fallis won the Stephen Leacock Award for humour when his novel, Best Laid Plans, came out. He has a second book, The High Road, being published by McClelland & Stewart in the fall. Pasha Malla writes poetry and prose and his most recent publication is The Withdrawal Method. Ray Robertson, author of several novels, will also be featured at the festival. His most recent novel, David, is a portal to a fascinating, but largely unknown, piece of Canadian history. Tickets for the festival are available at Roxanne’s Reflections Book & Card Shop for $15.00 each.

Stephenie Meyer fans mark your calendars. On Saturday, June 5, a brand new novella will be released. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is based on a character from Eclipse, the third book in Meyer’s bestselling series. We will be hosting a midnight launch party on Friday, June 4th. For all of us who loved

the Twilight books, this is a great opportunity to jump into Edward and Bella’s lives again. Reserve your copy now and join us at 11:30 pm on June 4th to be sure to get your book as soon as possible. There will be refreshments and prizes, so do join us.

Saturday, June 12 is a craft day here at Roxanne’s Reflections. From 10:00 to 4:00, kids can drop by and enjoy making hand art, paper flowers and crayon rubbings. The crafts are from the Chicken Socks products which is part of the Klutz line. We’re having a Chicken Socks sale that day as well. Buy one kit, Save 10%, Buy 2 kits, Save 15%, Buy 3 or more Save 20%. There will be treats and games, too, so do drop in.

Clifford the Big Red Dog is visiting on Thursday, July 22nd. Drop by between 9 and 12 or 2 and 5 to meet Clifford, enjoy storytime and crafting, and eat some treats. Don’t forget to bring your camera, Clifford would love to have his picture taken with you.

Roxanne’s Reflections Book & Card Shop is an independently owned bookstore. We stock a lot of books, but if we don’t have the book you’re looking for, we would love to order it in for you. Please come by the store at 152 St. Andrew St. West in historic downtown Fergus, call 519-843-4391 or email [email protected] for more information. Our business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 – 6, Thursday and Friday 9 – 8, Saturday 9 – 6 and Sunday 11 – 3.

ROXANNE BEALE

Accent your home withdecorative wrought iron

Spring is in the air! Let The Country Forge accent your home and garden with an elegant wrought iron bench,

an arbor or a gate. Decorative wrought iron makes the perfect last-minute Mother’s Day gift! Remember, starting in May you can shop on Sundays at The Country Forge. They’re open from 11-3 throughout the summer.

WROUGHT IRONIS POPULAR!

Wrought iron has continued to grow in pop-ularity. Today, it’s forged more delicately than it was in the past. Besides traditional outdoor wrought iron products such as balcony rail-ings, there are an array of indoor products that are becoming popular as well including wine

racks, chandeliers, candle stands, floor grates, and pot racks.

The Country Forge & Gifts also offers a full line of Yankee Candles and other giftware. Available in various scents and sizes, Yankee Candles will help you relive favorite memo-ries or set the right mood by creating a variety of scents and fragrances that will help make your house feel like home.

Have you heard about Burt’s Bees? This earth-friendly, Natural Personal Care Com-pany has products for personal care, health, beauty, and personal hygiene. In fact, they now have over 150 products for facial and body skin care, lip care, hair care, baby care and men’s grooming. If we don’t have what your looking for ask and we will bring it in for you.

Don’t forget to drop by The Country Forge during the Sidewalk Sale on the weekend of May 22nd. Also there’s a full selection of bird seed in the Martha’s Mixes section of the store.

Call The Country Forge at 519-787-0155. They’re located on St. Andrew Street in beau-tiful downtown Fergus or visit their website at www.thecountryforge.com

OPEN SUNDAYS IN DOWNTOWN FERGUS!


The Heyday of A New Gardening Season

With Mother Nature gracing us with gardening weather al-most a month early, LittleTree

Horticultural has been busily preparing for the coming growing season! New and ex-citing annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs continue to arrive on a near daily basis, so make sure you mark us as a destination and come and check out the latest and greatest! We’re proud to provide our loyal custom-ers with a series of workshops and events this summer to help take the ‘chore’ out of

gardening and replace it with ‘leisure-time.’ Listed below is our most current calender of events. Please call and reserve your place today to avoid disappointment:

May 8-9 Mother’s Day WeekendBring Mom out to LittleTree for a ‘Pretty

in Pink’ Weekend Sale!Rose Special: Buy 3 or more Roses and

receive you fertilizer absolutely free.Lilac Sale: French Hybrids, Preston and many more: Reg. $34.99 this weekend

only, $28.99May 12, 7 pm [Wednesday]

‘It’s a Growing Concern: Introduction to Veggie Gardening’ with Vera Top of

Troutlily FarmsDiscover not only the joys of providing

fresh produce for your family, but also the health and financial benefits of spending a little time in the veggie garden. Come out and let Vera introduce you to the wonder-

ful world of growing your own food. May 15, 2010, 10 am [Saturday]

‘Contain Yourself!(Or We’ll Do It For You!)’

Whether you live in a tiny apartment or on a large country estate, gardening in

containers is a way to add colour and the beauty of nature to your surroundings.

Join Megan as she introduces you to the

art of container gardening. Part one of a continuing series

May 29, 2010, 10 am [Saturday]‘Viva la Roma: Tomato Day at LittleTree’Join Megan as she embarks upon planting a raised tomato bed. Roma wasn’t built in a day, but our tomato garden will be! Stay

tuned as this intriguing saga continues! June 9, 2010, 7 pm [Wednesday]

‘Discovering Your Inner Shady Character - Shade Gardening’

Join Barry as he discusses the thrill of dis-covering one’s inner shady character. With more gardeners facing the reality of shaded landscapes, its the perfect time to discover

another interesting facet to the world of gardening.

At LittleTree Horticultural, we pride our-selves on ensuring that every visit is infor-mative and entertaining, and for us 2010 is the year that we become your Garden Cen-tre destination of choice!

Visit LittleTree Horticultural just off Highway 6, Two(2) km North of Down-town Fergus or call 519-843-5394 for more information.

This product has been around in Great Britian and the United States for a few years and talked

about in Canada for about 5 years and now it’s available to all Canadians 18 years of age and older. Unlike a number of initi-tives the goverment has come up with, this one has no draw backs and is really suit-able for everyone.

Here is how it works. To open an account you have to follow

the usual and now updated application re-quirements with identification and contact information. You can direct the invest-ment into any number of products, daily high interest account, GICs, mutual funds, stocks and more. Each investment type has a different Risk Profile, so you will need to know your Time Horizon for investing be-fore selecting the type.

The accounts, unlike RRSPs do not give you any income tax relief (tax refund), however, when/if you ever go to cash-in part or all of the investment you will not have to pay any form of income tax - ever! I know in the first year it might not amount to much, but imagine if you were to save the Maximum annually $5,000 for 5 years

and, say, you like the GIC rates that are currently 3.75% (April 10, 2009 Source Manulife Financial). Your account would be worth $27,535.69 representing $2,535.69 in interest growth that is 100% NOT tax-able.

Depending on the investment type you chose, you can take the money out when-ever you like and, as stated above, without any tax applicable. The amount that you withdraw is then accumulated and can be put in whenever you like, over and above

the future years deposits. As with any investment you should

speak with your investment professional to determine what the best type of invest-ment for you would be. We would be happy to have that conversation with you at any time and of course without obligation.

EFG has been operating since 1990 right here in the heart of Fergus ( Centre Wel-lington).

For more information, contact the Eccle-stone Financial Group at 519-843-5110.

The Staff At Ecclestone Financial /Manulife Securities Investment

Services Inc. withTED ECCLESTONE(FINANCIAL ADVISOR)

T.F.S.A. Tax Free Savings Account


Preferred player packagesnow available!

Guelph Lakes Golf and Coun-try Club marks their 13th year in business with all-new 2010

preferred player packages. Golfers can choose from 50-game, 40-game, 30-game and 20-game packages for weekend (any-time) or weekday (Monday to Friday plus after 1 pm weekends and holidays). They even have a Twighlight Package which is perfect for those looking to get out for a round of golf after work,(7 days a week after 2 p.m.) Guelph Lakes is an impres-sive 18-hole course that was voted “Guel-ph’s Favourite Course” in 2009. With its rolling terrain and picturesque holes in and around Guelph Lake, designer archi-tect David Moote successfully designed this championship length course by mak-ing full use of the land’s natural assets. He preserved the environmentally sensi-tive area that bisect the course to give it a mature look. And, there are 4 tee decks on each hole which makes the course en-joyable to players of every calibre. Last year, a secondary chipping area around

all greens was added to allow for a more player-friendly course. The club will also continue their family night this year. Tues-day after 4 pm, juniors can play free when accommpanied by an adult.

The course has come a long way since it opened in the summer of ‘98. Course man-ager Jim Farrelly, a life-long resident of Guelph, along with his staff have worked

hard to keep the course in such good con-dition. When it originally opened, the greens were already in excellent shape at the time and since then, the greens have quickly matured well.

Guelph Lakes offers golfers the chance to hone their skills on the practice areas equipped with target greens at various distances, while side bunkers give golfers the chance to practice their sand play. A 5,000-square-foot putting green was also recently added. Some other amenities in-clude: a clubhouse, dining facilities, pro shop, tee time reservations, club rental and lessons available.

Guelph Lakes is located on Highway 124 (formerly 24) northeast of Guelph. It is most visible west of the Jones Baseline area from the Guelph Lake Conservation Area. To book your tee time at this mar-velous course, contact the staff at Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club by calling 519-822-4222. For more information, visit www.guelphlakesgolf.ca.

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Swiss Woodcraft519-846-5574www.the-gardens-edge.com

John and Marg Gollinger

• decorative curbing• retaining walls• steps and walkways• interlocking stone PLUS • interior home renovations • cabinetry

WINDOWS

Call 519-787-0257 or 1-800-280-6743visit www.fmwindows.com

Spring Special33% off installation

cost of windows and doors

33 equal monthly payments, 0% OAC

PARTICIPANT

These offers are valid until June 30th.

HOME EXTERIORS

519.787.2161

Complete Home Exteriors

• Siding• Soffit

• Fascia• Eavestrough

EXCAVATINGFREE ESTIMATES

Trenching,Ditching,

Rock Setting,Grading,Drainage,

Small Ponds

469 Wellington Rd. 7, SalemPh: 519-846-0867Cell: 519-239-5792

[email protected]

EXTERIORSPAINTING

• Bonded and Insured• References Available

Guelph: 519-803-3030K-W: 519-501-5848

The Booster Magazine May 2010

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Transcript of The Booster Magazine May 2010