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Friday, December 9, 2011
Council votes 3-2 to keep current phone answering system
Guide greetings - The Drayton Girl Guides brought some festive cheer on Dec. 3 to the Moorefield Santa Claus parade. For more parade photos see pages 8, 9 and 12. photo by David Meyer
Bill to restore local authority defeated Pettapiece ‘extremely disappointed’ by Liberal government
TORONTO - A proposed bill aiming to restore municipal planning authority for industrial wind turbines has been defeated at Queen’s Park. The Local Municipality Democracy Act, introduced by Progressive Conservative MPP Todd Smith of Prince EdwardHastings, would have restored authority to municipalities that was stripped from them under the Green Energy Act. But Liberal MPPs joined with the NDP on Dec. 1 to vote down the PC legislation by a vote of 45-32.
Following the vote, newly elected Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece delivered a statement in the legislature calling on the Liberal government to treat local residents and municipalities with respect when it comes to industrial wind farm development proposals. “As MPPs, we must never forget one of our most important responsibilities, and that is to speak up for those who believe that the government is not listening to their voices and is ignoring their concerns,”
said Pettapiece. He spoke in favour of the Local Municipality Democracy Act. “I’m told that no fewer than 80 municipal councils have passed resolutions, motions or bylaws regarding industrial wind turbine development and the Green Energy Act,” he said. Among those municipalities are the townships of Mapleton and Wellington North, the municipalities of North Perth and West Perth and the County of Wellington. Continued on page 2
by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP Councillor Neil Driscoll seemed as frustrated as a caller put on hold for a long time. He lost his bid on Nov. 22 to have a human answer the telephone at the Mapleton municipal office, after chief administrative officer Patty Sinnamon gave council a report that recommended no changes - for now. Mayor Bruce Whale broke a tied vote to accept that recommendation. The issue is one that Driscoll campaigned on in the 2010 election and he is anxious to get some action. He has noted that while Mapleton has a phone answering system, Minto and Wellington North do not. Puslinch Township has a phone answering system only if the two main lines are busy, but a staff member there said that does not happen very often. The remaining three lower tier municipalities in the county use an answering system for all calls. Sinnamon said in her report in April she asked all administrative staff and department heads to record incoming calls for 30 days, a period that includes 20 working days. Staff did not record calls going directly to public works. She said staff recorded 967 incoming calls, about 48 per day. “It should be noted that this was not a peak time for calls relating to tax billing,” the report stated. Sinnamon said many calls might simply require a staff
member to provide a quick response of a transfer to another staff member, “many calls often can take up to five minutes or longer due to the nature of the inquiries.” That amounts to four hours a day on the phone at the maximum per call. Sinnamon said calls about taxation, zoning, enforcement and complaints can tie up a staff member who is also required to attend to the counter and carry out other duties. She explained in 2003 the township did some upgrades to its phone system, which has been in place since 1992, at a cost of $7,960. Those included two new reception phones with a display system and upgraded voice messaging system. There were also some feature upgrades done due to the workload of staff. Sinnamon said she understands there have been complaints because it takes too long for a caller to reach the appropriate party or extension. She noted staff had made some changes to the wording of the call answer message to make it easier for callers, and callers also have an option to immediately press zero and be transferred to reception. She said, “Staff have not received any further complaints about the voice messaging system.” Sinnamon said staff believes the current system is best because: - the caller can immediately press zero and get reception and there are two people who can answer that call;
- if the person dials an extension and that person is not available, they have the option of leaving a message or pressing zero to have their call redirected; and - if a staff member is away from the office for a full day or longer, they are required to say that on a new voice message prior to their absence, telling of their expected return, so the caller has the option of pressing zero or speaking with another staff member. Sinnamon said if staff have to answer every phone call, that ties them up from doing other work. She added the reason the township changed to a voice system was the volume of calls it was receiving. Mayor Bruce Whale asked if someone recorded how many calls were redirected to reception. Sinnamon said that was not done. Driscoll wanted to know, “What would be so hard that we couldn’t take 48 calls in a day?” He said that is “customer friendly” as well as being “approachable.” He noted that in October he took 30 calls a day and, “I was able to function.” Driscoll said, “I like when I call other municipalities, I get a person the phone. I’m not saying staff isn’t busy.” Whale said that is why council asked for information, and he asked if there had been any further complaints. Councillor Jim Curry said when he dials the zero for office staff, they are sometimes Continued on page 3
Lynch explains sidewalk work and grade problems in downtown by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - Public works director Larry Lynch filed a report during council’s last November meeting on the reconstruction of sidewalks in downtown Drayton - as he promised to a delegation a few weeks earlier. Ken Thompson had told Mapleton council he was concerned about safety and the slope of a driveway, and asked council about restoration of driveways after sidewalks are replaced. Thompson has a right-ofway beside his building and people walk through it from the municipal parking lot to Wellington Street. He explained after the sidewalk was replaced and raised from its original height, there was a step up from the right of way to the sidewalk. He said he was concerned
that the pavement replaced into the right-of-way created a steeper incline and a trip hazard and safety concern. He noted he had told the workers to not pour cement in the right-of-way and the funeral home he runs would deal with the safety concern after the sidewalk was poured. He went to council to find out who is responsible for bringing the right of way back to the way it was, at a gradual grade, which was not a concern before the sidewalk was replaced. He noted at that time the funeral home’s use of vehicles with a long wheel base may be an issue as well, given the grade, but his main concern is for safety. Lynch said in his report “The primary goal of a reconstruction project is to improve and enhance the municipal
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infrastructure while minimizing the impact on adjacent properties.” He added, “When there is an impact on the adjacent property the cost of dealing with this is built into the capital cost of the project.” Lynch explained when it comes to grades, all elevations for roads, curbs and sidewalks are based on the centre line elevation of a road and the cross-section of the road rightof-way. In a sidewalk reconstruction, the grade of the sidewalk is controlled by the top of curb elevation, the doorway elevations, and control elevations at impact driveways. It is impossible to make significant sidewalk grade changes and maintain a proper per cent grade for drainage when the curb line and doorway elevations remain consistent, he
explained. Lynch said when the initial sidewalk removal was started at Wellington and Main Streets, workers found “a significant problem with buried window wells and coal chutes. Almost all of the buildings in the downtown have ‘rubble foundations’ and considerable grade deteriorations.” He said a new 18 inch high curb was required against all building foundations throughout the downtown and all exposed window wells and coal chutes also required concrete closure; “all of this became an additional unforeseen cost of the sidewalks that was absorbed by the township.” Lynch noted Thompson was concerned about the changed grade, but wrote, “if it did, it was very minor. “The curbs on Wellington Street did not change nor did
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the doorway elevations. These were used to set new sidewalk grades.” He added in the driveway between the Thompson building and the adjacent restaurant, the back edge of the sidewalk was raised slightly for better drainage across the driveway to Wellington Street. He said he told the contractor to place concrete four feet back, and to match its colour to the remaining driveway. Lynch said when the final work was being done, he was contacted by Thompson’s mother, Mary, and she asked him to cut the asphalt back an extra four to six feet. He noted Mrs. Thompson had been very involved in the planning of the project work, and explained to her the concrete had to soon be removed from the truck, and he was not prepared to provide more work
on the driveway. “Mrs. Thompson then indicated we should pour the charcoal band and leave the rest, they would look after that area themselves.” Lynch said that was done, and the Thompsons had since placed asphalt concrete from the back of the Wellington Street sidewalk banding to the rear of their building. When he presented his report, Lynch told council there had been questions about private property (others had also paid for extra work, using their own contractors), and that was the process the township used in the project. He added there were “no massive changes in grades.” Mayor Bruce Whale commented that the township had promised a report for Ken Thompson and this was it. Council accepted his report.
PAGE TWO The Community News, Friday, December 9, 2011
Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society S. Lown’s Advice to Farmers This editorial about farming from the 1887 Drayton Vidette strikes me as being as appropriate today as it was back then. Our Farming Interests “The bright sunshine of some of the last few days reminded us that in spite of the cold March winds, spring was approaching. “With spring comes the busy time for the farming community. “In spite of the talk we hear concerning the N.P. (nation product?) we think it is still evident that the farming community are the backbone of our national wealth. “Hard times, we believe, are more influenced by bad crops and low prices than by
other factors in our national existence. It is then to be hoped that the incoming season of 1887 will be a favorable one for our farmers. “Agricultural affairs are, we believe, less within control of man than perhaps any others. “The weather, the seasons and prices are without a doubt great factors in a farmer’s business and all of them absolutely beyond his control. “Yet the fact that one man becomes wealthy on one farm whilst another finds it impossible to subsist on another farm in the same locality and of equal fertility, proves that even in farming affairs a man’s success depends upon himself. “There is nothing clearer to our minds than this: that agri-
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culture has outgrown its pristine condition and is acquiring the position, not of menial toil, but of a profession. “It is certainly impossible to conduct farm work without a certain amount of very hard and arduous manual labour, but every successful farm must be managed by a shrewd, well balanced head. “The introduction of machinery has no doubt done much to reduce the amount of manual labor which must be expanded ere the seed be sown and the harvest reaped. “Editorially we do not know if we can do much to assist the farmer, yet there are a few general truths which we think we can point out and which simple as they appear on paper, are often practically disregarded. “Great care should be taken in the selection of seed. Not
only should the seed be free from all kinds of impurity, but it should be the best specimen of the grain available. “There is a great similarity between plant and animal life. Just a skilled breeder would be very careful in the selection of the animals from which he would choose to breed, so should the farmer be careful of the seed which he sows.
“As among animals, the blemishes and defects of the parent are likely to be produced in the offspring, so amongst plants. “Grain therefore blemished in quality or color should not be sown. It is also well known that the same grain should not be sown in succession on the same soil. “It is said that barley
FROM PAGE ONE “If the [Liberal] government were to really listen to these municipalities, there would be no good reason for them to oppose this bill,” said Pettapiece. Currently, if the provincial government approves an indus-
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community calendar December 9 - Beef Dinner at Conestogo Masonic Hall, 61 Wellington St. Drayton. 5:30-7:00pm. Tickets $12. Call 519-638-2123 or 519-638-2047. December 9 & 16 - 2000 Candles “What Does Christmas Mean to You”. Musical celebration of over 2000 Christmases, 8pm, Drayton Reformed Church, 72 Wellington St. S., Drayton. For info contact 519-638-2035 or www.draytonreformed.org. December 16 - Christmas Dinner for widows and widowers, 12:30pm, Drayton Reformed Church. R.S.V.P no later than Dec. 14. For more info or R.S.V.P. contact Ann Kabbes at 519-848-3206 or Jeannette Plat at 519848-3615. Drayton Youth Centre: Wednesday from 7:00pm-9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm-11:00pm
ARTHUR - Having finished first in its pool with a 1-1 record, the Drayton Defenders peewee rep team advanced to the finals of last weekend’s Arthur hockey tournament. After a long layoff, Drayton spotted TCDMA a 2-1 lead in the first while finding its game legs. Drayton was not able to capitalize on its chances to score in a hard fought second period. In pressing for the tournament win, Drayton got away from its strong physical play, resulting in a couple of late goals against and a 5-1 loss. Team officials say the team played very well overall to take the silver medal.
What’s Happening @ the Arena Thursday, December 8 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:00pm Badminton, 7:00pm-9:00pm Friday, December 9 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Desperados vs. Rockets, 9:00pm Saturday, December 10 Available Ice Time, 12:00pm-12:50pm Public Skating, 2:00pm-3:50pm Bantam vs. Elma Logan, 4:15pm Minto Mapleton 81’s vs. Shallow Lake, 6:30pm Sunday, December 11 Snipaz vs. Lakelet, 12:00pm Minto Mapleton 81’s vs. Elora, 2:00pm wednesday, December 14 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:20pm Pee Wee R vs. Milverton, 7:30pm thursday, December 15 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:00pm Badminton, 7:00pm-9:00pm friday, December 16 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Desperado vs. MooseKnuckles, 9:00pm Saturday, December 17 Public Skating, 1:00pm-2:50pm Atom R vs. Ripley, 3:00pm, Bantam vs. Howick, 4:15pm Sunday, December 18 Snipaz vs. Rockets, 12:00pm, Novice LL vs. Mt. Forest, 2:00pm Atom LL vs. Listowel, 3:15pm, Pee Wee R vs. Blyth, 4:30pm
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Helpful kit - Scott Wagler of Josslin Insurance Brokers in Elmira, back row second from right, recently presented a goalie kit to head coach Brandon Murray, right, and the rest of the Drayton Defenders tyke hockey team. The team was one of over 40 in the province to receive a kit through the Goaltender Assist Program, a partnership between the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario and the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. submitted photo
Poinsettia people - Drayton Rotarians who recently conducted another successful poinsettia drive, from left, include: Mary Miller, Raymond Ash, Gertie Schnieders, Ellen Papenburg, Marsha Miller, Jim Sannes and Dr. Chris Donald. Absent Rotarians are Jim Curry, Grant Schieck and Bob Bignell.
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Rotary poinsettia drive, activities a success
DRAYTON - The local minor hockey association has received an early Christmas gift. Last week, Josslin Insurance Brokers, member of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO), delivered a goalie kit to the PMD Minor Hockey League, as part of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) and IBAO Goaltender Assist Program. IBAO has sponsored the purchase of 40 goalie kits, which include a bag, chest protector, pads, blocker, catcher’s glove, stick and goaltender resources for the chosen OMHA local hockey association. Scott Wagler of Josslin Insurance Brokers in Elmira
was able to meet with coach Brandon Murray and minor hockey president Jerry Roubos to deliver the goalie equipment to the players of the Drayton Defenders tyke team during their practice at the PMD Arena. The OMHA and IBAO Goaltender Assist Program is an effort to support children who have dreams of becoming a hockey goaltender by providing a set of hockey goaltending equipment to 5- to 7-year-old players interested in trying the position. In addition, IBAO will provide minor hockey associations with goaltending resources to aid coaches. Over 40 sets of new equipment will be given to young players across the province.
“IBAO and Josslin Insurance Brokers are thrilled to support OMHA, an organization focused on building and growing the skills of youths in our communities,” stated IBAO CEO Randy Carroll. “Brokers are committed to the people in their communities. This type of sponsorship directly relates to that commitment by encouraging youths to be active.” The program was launched in September and comes with an appropriate tagline to showcase the partnership between OMHA and IBAO: “Just like insurance, the first save is the biggest one.” For information about IBAO, visit www.ibao.org or www.ibao.org/blog.
Council votes 3-2 to keep current phone answering system FROM PAGE ONE unsure if someone is available. He wondered if an “in-out” board needs to be in place and better used. He suggested the township “tighten our communication.” Sinnamon said staff in meetings place a notice to “do not disturb” and people can leave a message or dial zero. When Whale called the vote to leave the current system in place, Driscoll and councillor Andy Knetsch were opposed, with Curry and councillor Mike Downey in favour. That left Whale to break the tie, and he voted in favour of keeping things as they are for now. He said the system can be
re-examined again. However, Sinnamon said if there are major changes, the phone company would have to do some major work. Driscoll said there is a phone company in the municipality that can do changes for $75. He also spoke of his frustration at the lack of action. “I’m getting tired of tabling things for another few months,” he said, adding, “It’s going to take another meeting.” Whale said he had indicated that by his vote. The mayor added it was a split vote of council, and “I’m not convinced it’s as critical an issue as some other things
we’re dealing with.” He said the phone system can be placed on the agenda for the strategic plan meetings.
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DRAYTON - The 63-yearold Drayton Rotary Club is now only nine members strong, but they put up a storm of fundraising to sponsor community programs as well as provide Christmas festivities for seniors. The club’s annual poinsettia drive was a success again, thanks to the support of many locals and businesses. Funds raised enable the club to sponsor many local programs and also to select some fine youngsters for two annual, often life-changing opportunities: the Seminar for Tomorrows Leaders in London and the Adventure in Citizenship in Ottawa. The Interact Club at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston was founded a few years ago by young people who had been to these programs. The club is sponsored by Rotary Clubs in Clifford and Drayton. Beyond the many local programs, as well as sponsoring a child in need of a special tricycle and contributing to the new entry signs for Drayton, the club also partakes in proj-
ects in developing countries. The Drayton Rotary Club also took part in the Drayton and Moorefield Christmas parades last weekend with a modest trailer. However, the club might not exist much longer if it does not get new members (all the local programs and youth sponsorships would disappear). To become a member or for more information, contact Ellen
Papenburg at 519-638-5444 or ellen@wightman.ca. The Rotary Club of Drayton would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. submitted by president Ellen Papenburg
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EDITORIAL Trouble calling
There is a scene in the movie 9 to 5 in which a secretary in a big city business watches the clock hit precisely 9am - and her telephone lights up like a Christmas tree. She hits every button, stating a welcome and “Please hold,” and runs through every button on the phone in the same manner before attending to the first customer. Such a scene stayed with us because of our own personal love-hate relationship with the telephone. As a kid, our speech about old Alex Bell landed us squarely in front of 300 people at a public speaking contest, not to mention the local Parent Teacher Association, something we would not wish on anyone as unwilling as we were. Since those days of yore, we have made a living on many days through the use of the telephone. We can recall a reporter dictating to us about a tornado ripping through the area near her home - while her husband yelled at her to get into the basement and her crying as her neighbour’s barn blew away. At our office, all was bright and sunny outdoors. All the while, our boss, Dave Adsett, was tearing down the front page - about 20 minutes from deadline. Without that phone, we would have been a week later with our report. Yes, it can be a love and hate thing. There are days our ear feels as if it has been reshaped to match the earpiece of the office phone. We won’t bore anyone with our misadventures with a cellular phone earlier this year, except to say we gave it to our daughter, lest we heave it against the side of the house in frustration. So it was with some sympathy that we watched on Nov. 22 as Mapleton councillor Neil Driscoll attempted to convince council to have a human being answer the telephone at the Mapleton Township office. We have had our share of wrestling matches with that type of technology, including taking four minutes to reach the proper department of our Internet service provider. And that is a service we pay for, and we expect quick service. What we receive is anything but efficient. The only redeeming feature of that phone number is the technicians can usually help get our computer restored - once we finally connect with them. As for getting lost in the Ontario or federal government phone answering systems, forget it. We once timed a telephone answering setup at the federal level. It took only 32 minutes to finally obtain a human being after bouncing around options to press one through eight at least five times - only to be directed by that helpful person to yet another department. And yes, when that redirected phone call was answered it was picked up by an answering system. If the information had not been vital, we might have been tempted to slam down the phone. A couple of other nasty ideas about alternative actions also came to us - none of which are legal. Given those nightmares, Mapleton’s system seems reasonably responsive, even to a Luddite like ourselves. Still, we can’t help sympathizing with Driscoll. It’s nice to hear a human on the other end of the line. Plus, it’s impossible to argue with a machine. They keep right on talking. There are a number of things council can do. One, obviously is to test the system frequently. Too many places turn the answering machine into a commercial. Personally, we don’t care what the office hours are: Putting the directory up front would be good. Machines could say: “Welcome to (fill in the blank). To talk to reception dial zero, or dial an extension if you know it.” Only then should the other stuff come into play. And while we can sympathize with Driscoll, we can also recognize having people answer the phone is going to cost money. We remember Centre Wellington’s first mayor George Pinkney promising, “A real person will answer the phone.” That lasted only a short while. Having a human answer the phone was just too expensive. David Meyer
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Shovel First aid kit with seatbelt cutter Traction mats or chains Sand or kitty litter Compass Road Maps Blanket (survival blankets) Cloth or Paper Towels Fire extinguisher Warning Lights or Flares Flashlight and batteries Extra clothing and/or footwear Booster Cables Emergency food pack 72 hours) Ice Scraper/brush Methyl hydrate (de-icing fuel line and windshield) Matches and a survival candle in deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink, emergency light
You can buy ready made car kits at Hardware Stores, and Travel Agencies such as CAA offer car kits for sale. They make a great gift too! • Before heading out check weather and travel conditions.
For winter travel conditions in Wellington County and Road Closure information call: — Wellington Central Garage at 1-866-799-4166 - 24/7 winter call centre from November 5, 2011 to April 6, 2012. — MTO Road Information 1-800-268-4686; — MTO website – www.mto.gov.on.ca — Program above numbers into your cell phone for easy reference when travelling
NOTE: If roads are closed, they have been closed under the authority of the Highway Traffic Act by
the Police not the road authority.
• Listen to Radio and TV for weather conditions before travelling • If bad weather conditions are forecasted or are occurring don’t drive. • If you must drive, plan your route and let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be there. • Give yourself extra travel time and SLOW DOWN. Drive according to weather and road conditions.
FOOD BANK
The Township of Mapleton office will be accepting Items for the Drayton Food Bank. Until Christmas we will receive non-perishable items.
The following would be greatly appreciated: Canned fruit • Canned vegetables Diapers • Baby food
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, December 13, 2011 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council Monday, December 26, 2011 Office Closed Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Office Closed – No Council Meeting
The Community News, Friday, December 9, 2011 PAGE FIVE
Your Friends at
DRAYTON
chop house invite you to...
Meet your New Neighbours
Chop House Mission Statement To be the very best restaurant in the area! Through providing our guests with a clean, comfortable, well maintained premises, with an interesting atmosphere; and by preparing the highest quality local fresh food by trained professionals. Serious Fun Service - friendly and courteous, but we are so passionate about service, we have fun, meaning we take our service and our standards seriously - this will ensure that our guests receive prompt, professional, friendly, courteous service. To thank each guest for the opportunity to serve them, so when they leave they are impressed by the Chophouse and excited to come back again. To provide all this at fair economical prices allowing the opportunity for all the residents of the area to enjoy the experience. To always ensure that all guests and staff are treated with the dignity that they deserve. To be a giving member of the community and to use our restaurant to improve the quality of life in the region.
Banquet Facilities Party Bookings Event Coordinator On Site Catering Available
Open 7 Days a week 11am- Close Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily L.L.B.O.
519-638-3463 Located in Downtown Drayton
PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, December 9, 2011
DRAYTON
Everything old
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Fire Equipment Sales & Service Fire Suppression Systems Building Inspections Emergency Lighting Hydro-Static Testing Safety Supplies
The Drayton is a local landmark chophouse style restauran
Congratulations and Success to the Drayton Chop House
They pride themselves in providing worl and genuine hospitality in the communities th Egger Hospitality Group, which also operates the The Nith River Chop House in Wellesley. The gr a 14-room country inn in Fergus with two g The Mapleshade Bistro. In keeping with the Ch uses only the very best fresh, locally grown ingredie Taking over the former location of The Co The Drayton Chop House offers a wide selection of a Come dine with them for lunch
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Congratulations!!! Honoured and proud to be part of this exciting new development from start to finish.
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Best Wishes to the team at the Drayton Chop House.
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, December 9, 2011
Entertain & Shop local
Fair weather - Drayton Fair Ambassador Jackie Shaw seemed to enjoy the Moorefield parade on Dec. 3. photos by David Meyer
Drayton Kinsmen
Christmas Trees
Holiday ride - Many methods of transportation were employed for the Moorefield Santa Claus parade last weekend.
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Thank you for your patronage.
The Drayton Kinsmen wishes everyone
Annual Christmas Turkey Lunch Friday, December 16 11:30-2:30pm $11.95 + HST/person
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A Merry Christmas!
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Greetings - Sheldon Clarke joined mom Krista and sister Kyla along the parade route to wait for Santa to arrive and officially ring in the Christmas season at last Saturday evening’s Santa Claus parade in Palmerston. photo by Kris Svela
2011 Cash Calendar Winners thus far! $50 Winners Jan-Nov
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Canada Day $1000 Winner: Nelson Hall
10 more Exciting Draws in 2011 including the December 25th $1000. December winners to be announced in Jan 2012.
What does Christmas mean to you? 2000 Candles is a musical theatre celebration of over 2000 Christmases
December 9 & 16, 2011 at 8:00pm Drayton Reformed Church 72 Wellington Street S., Drayton
For information please contact Drayton Reformed Church 519-638-2035
www.draytonreformed.org
“It’d be difficult to find a more entertaining or thoughtful holiday offering than 2000 Candles. Performed by a versatile quartet, who are asked to sing, act and play instruments, the show’s individual pieces are well-rounded, fluid and always theatrical.” ~ John Kaplan, Now Magazine
“After all the fun and the songs it brings it back to the anchor and the meaning of Christmas.” ~ Ann Mainse, 100 Huntley Street, CTS Television
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The Community News, Friday, December 9, 2011 PAGE NINE
Entertain & Shop local
Mapleton Preschool Licenced Childcare Facility Ages 2-5 years
Limited spaces still available for morning preschool classes.
Sept-June. Great programs, field trips and activities to help your child learn & grow.
All smiles - Local children seemed to have a blast at the Palmerston Santa Claus parade last weekend.
New 1 day per week program available! Call the Preschool at 519-638-3331 or Tina at 519-698-0466. Volunteers Needed
photo by Kris Svela
By Ken Thompson, Funeral Director, Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton Working Through Christmas As the Christmas season is once again upon us, we are all rushing to find that perfect gift, heading to staff parties and of course, planning our family gatherings. We all look forward to seeing aunts, uncles and cousins that we only see once or twice a year. If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one in the past year, you may not be looking forward to the traditional Christmas gathering this year. This may be the first Christmas without your loved one and once you have arrived at your family’s Christmas you may begin to feel uneasy, or a bit sad. This is a natural feeling and you are not likely the only one in attendance that is feeling that way. Over the course of the year after the passing of a loved one, there are numerous celebrations that will not be the same and the firsts are always the hardest. There will be birthdays, anniversaries and Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, to mention a few. All holidays and celebrations are different after a loss, but that does not mean that you should stop recognizing the event. Christmas is one of those special holidays and it can be difficult, because there is an empty chair at the table. Everyone that attends a family function at one time or another will reflect on the loss of a loved one that is no longer with them. There are a number of ways that a family can help each other through this difficult time. You could have a candle and a picture set up on a table or china cabinet for family members to take a moment and reflect on the memories of the loved one that has passed away. Another option is to have an ornament such as an angel or a dove and hang it on
your Christmas tree. Your family will know what it symbolizes and why you have placed it on the tree. They may even decide that they would like a matching ornament for their tree at home. Talking about your loss can help as well, because memories of your loved one are forever in your heart and they are still a part of your family. Just because they have passed away, does not mean that you should stop thinking or talking about them. A way that you can make sure that your family member will always be remembered is to have everyone take some time and tell a story or a favorite memory to the rest of the family. You may be surprised at some of the stories that you may not have known about or had forgotten. There is usually some laughter and some great memories shared. This also
helps other family members that may have been too young to have as many memories. When you work through these emotions as a family, you are able to give each other the support that is needed. It also helps when a person realizes they are not alone and that others are missing the family member as well. Everything is so fast paced and people try to deal with problems on their own, as they do not want to burden other family members. In talking and remembering as a family, you are able to support and help each other. We are all individuals and feel and think in our own way, but when you suffer a loss in your family it is nice to know you are not alone and you have a shoulder to cry on. As you work through your grief there will be good days and bad days; hopefully as
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time goes on and you begin to heal, the good days will out number the bad days. These are just a few ideas of how to get through the holidays. The main thing is to do what you and your family feel is right for you as a family. You may have your own traditions that may allow for remembering family members who we carry in our thoughts and memories forever. If you have any questions about grief and the holidays, please feel free to call Ken Thompson, Mary Thompson or Vic Roberts at Heritage Funeral Homes Inc., at 519638-3072.
Widows & Widowers
for our community’s (Drayton & area)
Friday, December 16, 2011 12:30 pm at the Drayton Reformed Church
If you would like to attend or for more information contact
Ann Kabbes 519-848-3206 or Jeannette Plat 519-848-3615
Please RSVP no later than Wed, December 14.
Music makes it Merry It’s our gift to you! See you there!
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Mapleton Business Profile Ashberry Homes: Providing quality workmanship at an affordable rate
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Great-grandfather of Ella Hope, Wesley Bouwman, and Savannah Bauman. He was the brother of Bill and Ada Hope of Walkerton, Lloyd and Suzanne Hope of Hanover, Annie Bieringa, Hieke Veenstra, Elly and Albert Gorter, Lykele de Hoop, Albertina de Hoop and Rein De Vries, all of Holland, and brother-in-law of Janny Bruinsma of Holland. Friends called at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm where a memorial service was held on Friday, December 2 at 11am with Rev. Jeff McCracken officiating. Memorial donations to Palmerston & District Hospital or Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com.
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HOPE, John (Jan de Hoop); a longtime resident of Minto Township, passed away after a brief illness at Palmerston & District Hospital on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at the age of 88. John was the beloved husband of Marty ‘Martha’ Hope (nee Popkema), and dear father of Charles and Ruth Hope of Waterloo, Jim and Barb Hope of Harriston, Yvonne and Tom Schieck of RR2 Moorefield, and Wes and Jill Hope of Palmerston. Cherished grandfather of Tom and Meghan Hope, Kaye Hope and Alex Gheorghe, Peter Hope, Paul Hope, Scotney and Derrick Bauman, Matthew Schieck and Amber Mackie, Curtis Schieck, Laura Schieck, Ainslie and Hendrik Bouwman, Deanna Hope, and Dustin Hope.
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We are proud to announce the Drayton Chop House is NOW OPEN to serve you! The Drayton Chop House is a local landmark and well appointed chophouse style restaurant in the heart of Drayton. We pride ourselves in providing world class, locally inspired food and wines and genuine hospitality in the communities we serve. We use only the very best fresh, locally grown ingredients - we were doing “local” before it was cool... We’re excited to offer the opportunity to hospitality professionals and genuine, hard working team players to join us in bringing our passion to the community of Drayton. We are seeking great cooks & chefs to delight our guests and food & beverage service staff to deliver a smile. We look forward to meeting you! Please forward your resume to Mary@Breadalbaneinn.com and write “DRAYTON” in the subject line or mail to:
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Fun ride - Kids of all ages helped bring festive cheer to the Moorefield Santa Claus parade last weekend. Of course, the highlight of the event, as usual, was the arrival of Santa himself, who stayed following the parade to visit with local children. photos by David Meyer
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