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Community News Volume 45 Issue 11
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Two Cylinder Club’s annual show moving from Drayton to Grand Valley by Mike Robinson ALMA - It seems the Upper Canada Two-Cylinder Club’s show is on the move. The show will mark its 20th anniversary this summer in a new home. This year the three-day event runs from July 27 to 29 at the Grand Valley Fairgrounds. Club member Kyle Bosomworth, who was at the recent Alma Toy Show promoting the event, noted the decision to move was based on a survey of club members. The show will feature all two-cylinder John Deere model 20 series and new generation models as well. Special guests include Case tractors and equipment. Friday night events include the all-colour antique stock tractor pull and a ladies fashion show. Saturday’s lineup includes John Deere and guest tractor pulls, a beef dinner and a dance with the Bill Beattie Band. Sunday includes a church service and lawn mower pulls. Bosomworth added this year there are also draws for two specialty quilts, two John
Deere pedal tractors, a John Deere park bench, a back-lit John Deere picture and two John Deere toy show tractors. For additional information check the club website at www.uppercanadatwocylinderclub.ca. 175 years of John Deere This year also marks the 175th anniversary of John Deere and a Canadian celebration is being held in Grimsby on June 2 and 3. The event, being held at the headquarters of John Deere ULC, celebrates 175 years of John Deere history and equipment. Included will be outdoor and indoor displays of related history and equipment - from horse-drawn to modern industrial, lawn, garden, snowmobiles, consumer products, toys and memorabilia. The show is being hosted by the Deere through the Years committee, which includes members of the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club - the first Ontario two-cylinder club. Proceeds from the event will be donated to food banks. See photo on page 8.
Alma Toy Show marks 20th anniversary by Mike Robinson ALMA - As is often said, the show must go on - and a local toy show geared to farm toys and displays is now in it’s 20th year. At the heart of it are John and Helen Broadfoot. Helen noted there were 32 vendors at the show on March 11, with the size of displays ranging from one to five tables. John said those are divided amongst display and sales tables throughout the hall. “It looks like we’re going to have a real good turnout of spectators,” said John 30 minutes after the show began. By then, the parking lot was almost packed. Helen added there were a number of new members taking part this year. “We’re quite excited and we have a waiting list,” she said. “We’re about the only toy show which has a waiting list.” Added John, “It’s turned out to be far more than we ever expected, and lasted a lot longer than we ever thought it would. We’re still getting tremendous interest from exhibitors.”
Helen said there is also great support from the Alma Optimist Club as well. “It’s unreal, the amount of help that we get here,” she said. John explained the new Alma hall is bright and a really good venue for the event. Twenty years ago, the event started off as a fundraiser for the Elora Optimist Club. “We were toy collectors at that time, and still are. We thought we’d try this,” John said. He initially anticipated the show would run its course in three to four years. “Some shows come and have gone. We’ve come, and we haven’t gone yet,” he said with a laugh. Helen noted some of those who helped them get started are now vendors. John added they’ve strived to keep table costs relatively low for vendors. “We haven’t had to fight to get vendors yet.” Helen said, “because it is an Optimist Club event and raises money for the local community is also a draw. People want to help the kids.” See photo on page 8.
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Little helper - Steadied by Ryan Schill, young Cameron Schill offers a bit of help to Crystal Cullen as she prepares the sauce for the March 11 spaghetti supper at the Drayton Agricultural Hall. Proceeds from the event, run by the Wellington County Junior Farmers, will be donated to local food banks. More photos on page 8. photo by Mike Robinson
Council hears outline of data to consider for parks, recreation plan by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here are now fully into the work needed to complete a parks and recreation master plan. Sean Kelly, of Stempksi, Kelly and Associates in Fergus, presented an outline last month of the services available in the township, what needs to be done, and demographics that will allow councillors to prepare parks and recreation facilities in the future. Kelly said in his report the proposal includes four key elements: comprehensive public consultation, research of existing users and facilities, a review of demographic projections and trends in leisure service delivery. Kelly said his company met with 22 stakeholder groups, including: five sports groups, five service groups, three children’s and youth groups, seven assorted community groups, two arts and culture groups and four public works and management staff. The company held a community open house, met with arena and concession staff and public works staff. It also conducted a survey with participation by three public schools, three Mennonite schools, the Drayton Youth
Drop In Centre, the PMD arena and the Drayton Library. Demographics In order to plan for the future, Kelly explained it is important to understand the population and predications for it in order to plan for services in the future. The population of Mapleton Township, estimated at 10,620 last year, is expected to grow by 8.7% to 11,550 by 2021, and by 19% to 12,670 by 2031. Drayton’s population is expected to grow from 2,020 to 2,560 by 2021 (up 26.7%) and to 3,100 by 2031 (up 53% from 2011). The population of Moorefield is expected to grow from 600 to 850 by 2021 (up 41.6%) and to 1,270 by 2031 (up 112%). Alma’s population, pegged at 2,053 this year, is expected to grow 10.5% to 2,268 by 2022, with no further projections. Kelly offered the following statistics that council may have to consider: - 28% of Mapleton’s population is below the age of 14 (the provincial average is 18%); - 30% of Mapleton’s population is aged 40 to 65 (the province is at 27%); - 8.4% of Mapleton’s popu-
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lation is over 65 (provincial figure is 10%); - 33% of the current population’s mother tongue is something other than English or French; - 20% of households currently speak a non-official language at home; - the main visible minority in Mapleton is Latin American (160 people); and - 12% are immigrants (28% is the provincial average). The median income (as of 2005) of the traditional family in Mapleton was $68,000, on par with the province. The percentage of low income levels for all people is 7.3%, less than half of the provincial median of 14.7%. Current education levels in the township vary widely. At 25 to 34 years 50% of people have no high-school certificate or degree, 15% complete their education at the high-school level and 35% move on to higher education. From 35 to 64 years 32% maintain no high-school diploma, 24% have high-school or the equivalent and 40% have higher education. Kelly said the figures reflect the large Mennonite population in the community, which does not place a priority on formal Continued on page 8
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by Mike Robinson DRAYTON - It was a heaping serving of community spirit on March 11 as members of the Wellington County Junior Farmers hosted a spaghetti dinner to help out local food banks. Romy Schill explained this was the fourth such event hosted by the Junior Farmers. Although there is an admission cost, “we also ask folks to bring in a non-perishable food item.” The funds raised and any food items are then donated to local food banks. Schill added there are also numerous items donated by various businesses, such as grocery stores donating pasta. “It really helps out with our costs, and lets us give more back to the community and the people in it,” said Schill. There are about 30 Junior Farmers this year, with the majority of members coming to help with the event. Schill added around 100 people usually attend the meal. She noted the donations include food banks around the county including Drayton, Palmerston and Arthur. “Every year it’s a little bit different,” she said.
Local teacher, students donate hair and cash to charity DRAYTON - Students, friends and staff at Drayton Heights Public School chose to support Angel Hair For Kids at a special hair cutting session on March 7. Spearheaded by kindergarten teacher Amanda Marson, students managed to raise $1,005 for the charity, which supplies wigs for children who have lost their own hair due to medical or health issues. Marson has been growing her hair since she was in grade 10 and hasn’t cut it other than the odd maintenance trim. She researched online and decided that Angel Hair for Kids would be an appropriate charity to support. Initially the fundraising effort was for just Marson to donate her hair. Students were asked to bring in a toonie, and their name would be entered into a draw, with the winning Continued on page 5
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CATS team offering learning disabilities seminar on March 24
DRAYTON - Most people likely know an individual with learning disabilities who is picked on outside, or even inside, the school environment. Peers can make life very difficult for these individuals and as a result they will often withdraw emotionally and socially. But others can make a difference by recognizing the signs of the emotional and social pain and also by gaining a better understanding of what those individuals are experiencing. With that idea in mind, the Mapleton Community Awareness Training Seminar (CATS) team is pleased to announce Aletha McArthur will lead a two-part seminar on March 24 entitled Learning Disabilities Outside of School: Emotional and Social Aspects. A special education and behaviour therapist for the past 25 years, McArthur has worked for the public and separate school boards in Dufferin and Wellington counties. In 2009 she completed The Post Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attachment therapist training in Virginia directly from Dr. Bryan Post, recognized by some as Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost child behavior expert. McArthur is the founder of the New Growth Family Centre
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Residents got notice; taxes due March 23 by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Finance director Mike Givens did not have a lengthy report at councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting last month, but he did have something to say of interest to many people. Givens said in mid February â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tax bills will be mailed by the end of the week.â&#x20AC;? He added the first installments are due on March 23
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Young spellers - A spelling bee for public school students took place on March 7 at the Moorefield Optimist hall, with 10 local students competing for the top thee positions. Front row, from left are: Justine Westendorp of Community Christian School (3rd place), Tate Driscoll of Moorefield Public School (2nd place) and Lizzy Klosa of Moorefield Public School (1st place). The three girls move on to a spelling bee in Ayton, where they will try to qualify for the district finals in Waterloo. Back row from left are: Moorefield grade 5/6 teacher Mrs. Meulensteen, Travis Huberts, Jenna Cosens, Olivia Sauer, Britney Culling, Sara Martin, Alanna Parker, Jenna Duimering and CCS grade 5/6 teacher Mrs. Hovingh. Event organizers wish to thank teachers as well as the volunteers, including Kim Meulenbelt, Gladys Hills, Dorthy Dickson and Bertha VanSoest. submitted photo
Council gives extension for development by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - The second phase of the Riverview Heights subdivision has been granted an extension by Mapleton council. The land is located on the northeast edge of Drayton, off County Road 11 just southwest of Concession 12, and consists of 30 lots for single family dwellings. Clerk Patty Sinnamon said in her report to council last month that draft approval for the subdivision was granted in the early 1980s and phase one
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After going through most of the winter taking no more than seven or eight swipes at snow on our driveway for the past four months, we drove home last Friday in white-outs. That makes us wonder what is happening in the atmosphere. Global warming means extremes in weather, but by Sunday people in our town were riding bicycles, with several wearing shorts and T-shirts (rushing the season a little according to our lights, but what the heck). It has been a most unusual season. It was the winter that was not - we hope. Second, at a point in the National Hockey League schedule, we believe November, the Toronto Maple Leafs were in first place in their division. We’re not sure if the lack of winter or a high climb by that mediocre team stands as the best example of the extreme in changes happening on our earth. We do know the Leafs came crashing to the ground with a shudder. By Sunday afternoon, Toronto was six points behind Washington in the east division standings, had lost three in a row, nine of 10 and 13 of its last 15 games. They went on later that day to lose to the Capitals, so it is now an eight point deficit they need to make up (as of Tuesday). We spoke with a friend earlier in the week and he had to admit facing a dilemma. He has been a Chicago fan since he was a first grader. Now, though, he likes everybody - sort of. “Whoever is playing the Leafs, that’s my favourite team,” is how he put it. He’d sooner see Chicago drop out of the playoffs than have the Leafs in them. And he is a fellow who knows his hockey. While the Leafs were riding high in first place, he said. “Don’t worry. They’re fast, but they’re terrible. No way will they make the playoffs.” Alas, our friend, too, asked, “Know who is worse? Montreal. They won’t make it either. They’re awful.” To date, he has been bang on. Le Canadiens sont horrible, all right. Bad enough, too, to get a reasonably low draft pick. The way the Leafs are running, they will finish high enough to draft anywhere from sixth to tenth, where there is very little difference between players. That gives Toronto a terrific opportunity to really mess up its draft - yet again. It is something we counted upon during years of mediocrity, and the Leafs came through delightfully. And when they do seem to draft a decent player, they either wreck him or drive him out of town, or trade good ones and keep the bad. Remember Tuukka Rask? Who was that other goalie they kept? Justin Pogge? Better, where is he? Meanwhile, in the important hockey games, our son Matt’s team made the finals of his local league in the weirdest ways possible. The league made changes this year. With a dozen teams in the league, they decided instead of a round robin season for a warm-up, followed by a round robin playoff with the top two teams in a one-game final, they would try something different. The top six teams play in an A division with a double round robin playoff, and so do the bottom six teams. The top two teams that come out of each group play off for the A and B titles. It has worked like a dream, with games close and nobody dominating. Matt’s team was a favourite, and had one loss all year, but lots of ties. His team headed into the final game of the round robin one point behind two teams. If either of those teams had won, they were in and his team was out. The season series between the three teams was a tiebreaker such that A lost to B on the playoff series, 3-1 in points, B lost to C by the same amount, and C equally lost to A. Matt’s team won its final game, and then heard the team it lost to in the tiebreaker had been upset by a single goal by the fifth place team that day. Matt’s team was in. Then, we learned the other opponent also lost, leaving Matt’s team in first place. Whatever the result, it will be close; unlike in the NHL race, where the Leafs have now become more predictable (a win streak after being eliminated) than the weather changes. David Meyer
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society The fickle Conestogo River As the daylight hours grow longer each day and the sun seems warmer and brighter, one’s thoughts turn to other signs of the coming spring. One event we look forward to each year here in Mapleton is the breakup of the ice on the Conestogo River. Some times it flows gently away. In other years the river becomes a raging force and overflows its banks, flooding
the low-lying areas. Ice jams have always been cause for concern. The Conestogo meanders through the township and there are many places where ice jams can occur. When the river is in full spate an awful lot of water can back up. A news Item in the March 1916 Advocate tells of the High County Constable Green breaking up the jam with dynamite. In 1950 dynamite was again
required to break up a huge ice jam in Drayton that reached from the Main Street bridge to well beyond the end of Mill Street. It was quite an experience to stand in the field over looking the river and watch a group of men set the charges. With a mighty thump two great fountains of ice and water flew about 50 feet in the air. This broke up enough of the ice to let water flow again.
A flood usually meant that some people had to be rescued form their homes and animals moved to higher ground. Whether true or not, it has been said that one lady always put the fire out in the cook stove and sat upon it so as not to float away in the raging waters. There were always a few volunteers (usually firemen in later years) to man a row boat to get people to higher, drier ground.
rendered useless throughout the township. Again in June of 2000 the Conestogo flooded the same area. A video taken by a local man shows the Centennial Park and Kinsmen Playground on Elm Street covered in water, as well as local men canoeing up Elm Street, and of course boys on bicycles daring each other to venture further on Wood Street. In both these incidents the water receded very quickly, allowing residents to assess damage and clean up debris. There have been stronger bridges, berms and breakwaters built, as well as other flood control measures, but with enough snow and a quick thaw or period of heavy rain, the Conestogo still shows us its power. There is always the question of will it or won’t it flood this year.
High water always brings the daring youths out on bicycles to race through the water. There are records of floods at other times of the year. On June 1, 1942, rising water reached the corner of Main and Wellington Streets in Drayton and flowed over the road, north of the Wellington Street bridge. It is reported that one lady, whose house by the Memorial Park had no cellar, woke to find water flowing through the house and her furniture floating. Businesses had their basements filled and all stock stored there was damaged. Piles of fire wood were deposited in neighbour’s yards or floated down stream. Even the basement of the Advocate office was flooded. This building is now Blooming Dale’s. Low sections of roads were washed out and culverts were
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On the cutting edge - Drayton Heights Public School student Katharine Giles had the privilege of trimming teacher Amanda Marson’s hair under the guidance of hairstylist Jessica DeVries. The hair, along with over $1,000 raised by Marson’s family, friends and the school, will be donated to the charity Angel Hair for Kids.
Locks of love - Inspired by teacher Amanda Marson, students Abigail Wiens, Megan Hansma, Taylor Hansma and Jessica Smith volunteered to donate their hair as well. Above: hairstylist Jessica DeVries cuts Hansma’s hair. Local hairstylist Jaime Cribbin also volunteered her services for the event. photos by Wilma Mol
School effort raises over $1,000 for Angel Hair for Kids FROM page ONE student getting to trim Marson’s locks. Not long after the fundraiser was announced, four students - Abigail Wiens, Megan
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Aspiring young actresses across Ontario are invited to record a video of themselves singing the memorable song Tomorrow and send it to the Drayton Entertainment casting team by following the stepby-step instructions at www. draytonentertainment.com. The submission process is open to girls aged 9 to 14. No theatre experience is necessary, but enthusiasm and spirit are required. The actress cast in the role of Annie must be available for rehearsals and performances at all three venue locations.
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Do it. There is a certain breed of people whose walk is pure and righteous. When called upon to act, they always endeavor to do what is right. While they are not always absolutely angelic, it is in their heart to be good to all people. They try always to speak the truth from their heart and cast all people in the best kind of light. These people honour those who fear the Lord and can be trusted to keep their word, even when it places them at a disadvantage. There is a way in which each of us can join that class of people; those who, even though not always doing it perfectly, will have it in their hearts to walk in obedience to the Lord. They are intent on listening to God with the dogged determination to do what He tells them to do.
These people walk in what might be termed practical righteousness; they simply do, to the best of their knowledge - at least what needs to be done - without hesitation or much prompting. This is a very important key to having the character of God spawned in us. I remember a story we had to read in primary school. It began with a little boy who really wanted to have large muscles like his dad. One day he asked his father, “Dad, I want to have big muscles just like you. Can you tell me how to get them?” “Sure, son,” his dad replied, “but first, I have some chores for you to do.” “But dad,” argued the boy, “I need to know now.” “I’ll tell you at the end of the week, after you have completed all the chores,” his dad responded. So the boy went feverishly to work, sawing logs and chopping up firewood. At the end of each day he would sink into his
bed exhausted and sore. One day after the next he remained busy, excitedly anticipating the answer to his heart’s desire. “Are you still going to tell me how to get big muscles like yours?” he kept asking. “Oh yes,” his dad would reply, “at the end of the week.” Finally, the day arrived. Exhausted again, following a long days work, he helped his
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Sharp-shinned is my attempt to identify small hawks I have seen. A few times we saw jay-sized hawks at our feeding stations preying on small birds. All bird books note this detail for the Accipiter or woodland sharp-shinned hawk. Years ago I naively thought they were Peregrine falcons. I haven’t paid attention to details needed for good identification. I hope to do better at my next opportunity. Andy Bezener, in Birds of Ontario, has provided most of my data. “Females 30-36 cm (14”) are typically 1/3 larger than males 25-30 cm (11”). ID: short, rounded wings; long, straight, heavily barred, square-tipped tail; dark barring on the pale under-wings; blue-grey back; red horizontal bars on the under-parts; red eyes; razor sharp talons. Immature: brown overall; dark eyes; vertical brown streaking on the breast and belly”. These bodily features give the sharpie “the manoeuvrability necessary to negotiate a maze of forest foliage at high speed”. In Mapleton Township they may be “year-long residents and breeders. Feeding: pursues small birds through forests; rarely takes small mammals, amphibians and insects. Best sights are backyard feeders, which provide their staple food, which unfortunately is songbirds. Nesting: in a conifer; usually built on a new stick nest each year or a remodeled crow’s nest. Voice: silent, except during the breeding season, when an intense (shrill) and often repeated kik-kik can be heard”. Since Christmas I have been thrilled to have visits from a pair of red-bellied woodpeckers. Until next month, Susan Warren.
“But, you told me ... “ he started to mutter. “I know what I told you, son,” replied the father, “but I don’t really need to tell you any more how to get big muscles. Go ahead, feel your arms.” The boy pressed his little fingers into his arms, feeling his muscles from his shoulders down to his biceps all the way down to his forearms. Suddenly
a pleasant, delightful grin formed on his little face. “They’re hard,” he said, obviously delighted. “They’re really hard, Dad, just like yours.” The moral of the story: if you want to be like God, simply do what He does or what he tells you to do. What does this mean? Well, look my next article entitled, Do what God does.
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Council hears residents’ comments and wishes for recreation by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Stempski-Kelly Associates is preparing a master recreation plan here and presented council last month with a number of things to consider. The company did extensive surveys of various groups in order to determine what people see as needs in the community, along with general comments: - “people need to take more pride in our community”; - “a little TLC needed”; and - “more should be done to educate the residents of the township on what is offered throughout …We would rather sit as a family and read over a list of things to do”; and - “outdoor rinks - we love them.”
To obtain its information, Sean Kelly told council the company interviewed 22 stakeholder groups, and said staff members and the public have generated some similar concerns and interests at the public meetings, including: - poor playground conditions; existing washrooms require upgrades; - there are accessibility and safety issues for most facilities; - service delivery and organization needs fine tuning; - directional signs and emergency address locations need to be more visible; and - upgrade community centres (PMD, Moorefield). The company also heard the following wish list from vari-
ous people who agreed: - 100% want to upgrade existing nature trails with amenities; - 70% want playground and existing park upgrades; - 60% want outdoor rinks; - 60% want to develop new township trails; - 50% want washroom upgrades; - 50% want more, better signs; - 50% want a splash pad; and - 30% want an outdoor pool. The study found that for locals, more variety in facilities is a priority, followed by improvements of existing facilities, while focusing new development in a core location was the least important.
Other highlights from the study were: - 78.8% find out information by word of mouth. - 72% would like new events and festivals; - 75% attend the Drayton Festival Theatre once or less per year; - 32% thought there is a need for an outdoor concert theatre; - the PMD Arena and Moorefield Community Centre are the most popular recreation facilities in Mapleton; and - The ABC playground in Drayton and the walking trails are the most popular outdoor venues for recreation. Kelly also noted the company received several other ideas. They included a new market-
ing idea for cyclists because Mapleton has many hills, hanging baskets, youth groups and using the Festival Theatre as a movie theatre in off season. Trends of today Kelly said in his report research shows a number of trends in recreation. As for youth participation, locals would like to see alternative options for recreation, seasonal programming to fill voids during the year, expanded program schedules to suit care providers and more options for special needs youths. In arts and culture, the trends are: - government grant programs kick start action; - arts and cultural endeavours are being supported by
municipalities through public art programs; - senior driven because they have more time and money; - the Creative Cities Movement stimulates place as destination’ and fosters community pride and identity; - local public art programs supported by the municipality; - cultural awareness supported and promoted via interactive trail or heritage tours; and - farmers’ markets, festivals and special events. Councillor Neil Driscoll said outdoor rinks are liked by people as they are, “As long as we don’t drag our regulations into them.” Kelly noted a draft master plan is expected by April.
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At the toy show - Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club member Kyle Bosomworth was in Alma on March 10 promoting the club’s 20th anniversary John Deere show. One of the major changes this year is the show is moving from it’s traditional home in Drayton to the Grand Valley Fairgrounds on the weekend of July 27 to 29.
Alma Toy Show - John Broadfoot, Broady Bessey, Cole Bessey, Helen Broadfoot, Jessica Swanston and John Paul Kankainen take part in the annual show at the Alma Community Hall on March 10. Toy show photos by Mike Robinson
Government provides grant for bridge celebration
Spaghetti dinner - Kristina Singer was one of the many helpers at the Wellington County Junior Farmers dinner on March 11 in Drayphotos by Mike Robinson ton to help out local food banks.
PALMERSTON - The federal government has committed $10,700 to an August celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the Palmerston pedestrian bridge. Perth-Wellington MP Gary Schellenberger made the announcement last week on behalf of James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. “The pedestrian bridge is considered Palmerston’s most unique and treasured landmark,” Schellenberger said. “I am proud that this investment from our government will help residents of Palmerston commemorate the 100th anniversary of this important piece of their local heritage.” The grant, awarded through the department’s Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will help cover costs for the 100th anniversary celebration of the bridge from Aug. 9 to 12.
Celebrating a century - A celebration for the 100th anniversary of the pedestrian bridge in Palmerston will be held Aug. 9 to 12. The event is being organized by the Palmerston Lions Club and will include live musical performances, a railway art exhibit, printing and welding demonstrations, and storytelling. A series of three murals, a video on the heritage of the
railway and a commemorative painting of the bridge will also be part of the celebration. “Our government received a strong mandate from Canadians to support important commemorations like the 100th anniversary of the Palmerston pedestrian bridge,” said Moore.
“By supporting this celebration, our government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen our economy and support our arts, culture and heritage.” The Palmerston pedestrian bridge was opened in August 1912, allowing school children and other residents to safely cross the train tracks, which accommodated up to 40 trains a day. Train traffic ended in 1992, but pedestrians use the bridge to this day. “I am so glad that the government of Canada has granted us funding for the 100th anniversary celebration of [the bridge],” said Shawn Hedge, president of the Palmerston Lions Club. “With this funding, we will be able to showcase one of our town’s most significant historical landmarks for not only our community to enjoy, but for neighbouring ones to enjoy as well.”
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Bread on - Ben Boogerman and Alex Noble hold up freshly baked garlic bread for the spaghetti supper at the agricultural hall.
FROM page ONE education. There are also statistics about Mapleton’s workforce, including that 27% of residents work from home. Of those not working from home, 77% travel outside of the township for work and the remainder (23%) work within the township. About 8% either walk or cycle to work. Kelly said the inferences from such statistics are: - the youth and senior segments of the population will dominate in the future; - there is a diverse cultural background in the community; - the population’s income levels are above the provincial average; and - as the population ages, new seniors will be significantly more educated than the emerging older adult sector. What the township has Kelly said the following is an inventory of what the township already offers, but council should keep in mind 66% of Canadian municipalities report
their sport and recreation facilities are in need of repair or maintenance. He said the township has: - four parks and four walking trails; - three community centres, one indoor arena and one outdoor arena; - seven playgrounds, six ball diamonds and four soccer fields; - two tennis courts and four basketball courts; - two urban public spaces, one library and one theatre; and - 40 rural cemeteries and one lake and conservation area. In Moorefield, facilities requiring short-term attention are, in general: - poor identification sign; - playground and the surrounding area play structure does not meet current Canadian Safety Association standards; - play area requires update to keep current with user expectations; - washrooms have accessibility issues and interior needs upgrades;
- improved outdoor night lighting is needed; - the ball diamond dugout shelter roofs obstruct spectator’s views and require adjustment, the outfield fence low; and - the community centre requires a new roof, accessible entrances and washroom upgrades. In Drayton at the fair grounds: - the Kinsmen playground and surrounding area wood play structure does not meet current CSA standards; and - surfacing requires replacement with compacted material. With the ball diamonds, Drayton B needs stadium lighting. And on the soccer fields, the large field requires re-grading. With the washrooms and concession stand, Kelly recommended replacing the concrete apron around concession and upgrading the washrooms for accessibility. He said the PMD Arena and community centre hall requires a new floor (a tripping hazard),
new roof, lighting in the parking lot and improved “curb appeal.” The batting cage at the Alma ball diamond needs repair, as well as new lighting. The outdoor ice rink in Alma is unattractive in the summer, Kelly said, and the play structures questionable for CSA standards. In Glen Allan and Rothsay, the play structures require replacement. Council comments Councillor Mike Downey asked why the report did not consider the Optimist rinks in Alma and Moorefield. Kelly said they are considered private operations and the report dealt with publicly owned facilities. Downy said those should still be considered for the purposes of the report. Public works director Larry Lynch added the report does not include facilities at local schools. He added the equipment there is in better condition and better used than township facilities.