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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 17 SPECIAL Tel: 519-853-8530 12865, Hwy 25 www.besttiredeals.ca Acton, ON. Quality/Service/Price with 24 years experience Snow Tire Change Over - $10 per tire Includes balance and new valve PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA WATER MAIN CLEANING PROGRAM ROCKWOOD & HAMILTON DRIVE The Township of Guelph/Eramosa will be conducting its spring con- trolled flushing of Hamilton Drive and Rockwoods water mains beginning Monday April 19th and should be completed by ap- proximately Monday May 31, 2010. This process takes place to reduce the likelihood of residents experiencing discoloured or brown water. Regular flushing is an important component of a comprehensive water management program. The Township of Guelph/Eramosa flushes water mains annually to remove accumulated sediment and stagnation in low circulation areas of the distribution system. Opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time cleans out these areas, along with the rest of the system. All residents should be aware that cleaning activities could create temporary instances of discoloured water. While drinking small quantities of discoloured water is not likely to cause health risk, it is recommended that residents wait until water clarity returns to normal before consuming water. Please contact Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health at 519- 846-2715 if you require further clarification on this issue. Please visit our website at www.get.on.ca for Frequently Asked Questions regarding our Water Main Cleaning Program. Ken Gagnon Manager of Public Works Township of Guelph/Eramosa 8348 Wellington Road 124 (at Brucedale) P.O. Box 700 Rockwood, Ontario N0B 2K0 Phone: (519) 856-9596 ext. 122 Fax: (519) 856-2240 News & Events Spring is Here. Book- Ends in Erin is having a half price sale on all gar- dening books from April 14-28. Donate your old clothes during your spring clean- ing this year. EWCSs New to You Stores in Erin, Rockwood and Hillsburgh accept gent- ly-used clothing in good condition. Proceeds from the stores go directly to funding EWCSs pro- grams and services. The stores are open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spaces are still available for Ready, Set, Go! A pro- gram for children starting Junior Kindergarten in the Fall of 2010. For an hour a day for eight weeks children will learn basic skills and ease the transi- tion to regular schooling. Spaces are only avail- able in Erin P.S., Ross R. Mackay P.S., and St. John Brebeuf C.S. and children can only be registered at the school he/she will at- tend in the fall. Please call Angela Mathers at 519- 833-9696 to register your child. No spaces are avail- able at Brisbane P.S. Shamrock Shuffle - Sunday, May 16. This annual fundraising race is right around the cor- ner. Its a great event for everyone in the family. More information about distances, registration, and how to fundraise can be found on our website. www.eastwellignton- communityservices.com Or pick up a brochure & pledge form in any EWCS location. R o c k w o o d Yo u t h Video Dance Party On April 23, the fun-filled, interactive evening in- cludes: all request music, two huge screens and amazing l ight show, snack bar, contests and prizes. The next party in Rockwood will be on Friday, April 23. These events are $10, intended for youth aged seven - 14, and chaperoned by East Wellington Commun- ity Services staff and volunteers. We are still looking for parent chap- erone volunteers as well. For more information: http://videodanceparty.ca or call EWCS 519-833- 9696. Baby Steps - A pro- gram for parents and their babies. Wednesdays 2 - 3 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, Erin. For babies ages birth to 12 months. During our program we meet, chat, discuss, cry, laugh, feel relieved of not being the only one and sing, sing, sing. An Erin couple were arrested and charged after police raided an Erin residence on April 9 and seized an un- disclosed quantity of marijuana. Members of the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau - Drug Enforce- ment Unit, the Emergency Response Team and Wellington County OPP exe- cuted a search warrant at a Charles Street house. Charged with possession of a con- trolled substance are Bonar Magill, 56, and Dawn Yates, 45. Both appear in Guelph court on May 31. Drug Bust in Erin Spiral Press, a small publisher in Rockwood, has released its first book Stories of Prayers & Faith. Initially commissioned by a Christian Organization in Tampa, Florida who wanted a book of inspir- ing stories, publisher and writer, Gloria Nye, put the word out. Twenty-two women, three men, and one child answered. The result is a collection of heart felt stories of cour- age and faith from Guelph, Puslinch, Rockwood, Bel- wood, Acton, Orangeville, Waterloo, Mount Forest, Port Stanley, Brighton, Burks Falls, Calgary, Win- nipeg, Washington, and Minnesota. Also featured are poems by Ruth Cunningham from her book Mystical Verses. As part of National Poetry Month celebrations, Ruth will be reading her poetry at Word Fest, in Elora to- night. Some of the authors will be on hand on Sun- day, April 18, at Eramosa Eden Retreat Centre, in Rockwood from 2 to 5 p.m., April 26 at 7 p.m. at the BookLore Book store, in Orangeville. Book launch features local inspiring stories MAKING MUSIC: The Rockwood Music Academy is officially open for business. The Hitchcock family gathered last Saturday in front of their store to celebrate. You can learn to play guitar, piano, vocals and drums. Classes run Monday to Friday from 3:30 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Dwayne, Michelle and family are ready to welcome you. - Denise Paulsen photo MAKING MUSIC: The Rockwood Music Academy is officially open for business. The Hitchcock family gathered last Saturday in front of their store to celebrate. You can learn to play guitar, piano, vocals and drums. Classes run Monday to Friday from 3:30 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Dwayne, Michelle and family are ready to welcome you. - Denise Paulsen photo EWCS NEWS