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Evan Conway home from hospital as community support continues for toddler by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - To his family’s delight, Evan Conway was released from hospital and spent Christmas at home. The three-year-old, who was diagnosed with leukemia in October, has been receiving treatment as an in-patient at McMaster Children’s Hospital since his diagnosis. “Christmas was wonderful and we are very happy to be home. Evan is enjoying playing with his brother and sister,� Maggie Conway said in a recent interview. The day Evan and his mother came home was also the final day for ticket sales for an autographed Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey donated by the family of Penguins winger and Drayton native Nick Spaling. The raffle was one of the many fundraisers in the community in support of the Conway family. “Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for the jersey. Also, to everyone who worked behind the scenes, sell-
ing tickets and all the other ways needed, to make the raffle a success,� said Maggie. Evan will continue with his treatment on an out-patient basis. Twice a week he will travel to McMaster to get a needle/ shot in his leg muscle for cancer treatment. The treatment consists of 60 shots in total. He will also get chemotherapy and a finger poke to check his blood counts every week. The feeding tube will remain as part of Evan’s routine for a long period of time. “We have been blessed by this community. The support shown our family has been overwhelming and we can never thank everyone enough,� said Maggie. The family is accepting donations at the Royal Bank in Drayton. A bank account has been set up in the family’s name. Anyone wishing to help the family during this difficult time can contact the bank for more information.
Conway family fundraiser - Laurie Sipes, assistant manager of the Drayton Chophouse, presented Maggie Conway with a cheque following a fundraising dinner and silent auction on Dec. 23 at the Chophouse. The family received $530 from the proceeds of the dinner and $1,750 from the silent auction.
Mapleton woman foils car thieves
MAPLETON - Police are looking for a male suspect after a homeowner here intervened while someone tried to steal the vehicle she left in the driveway to warm up. On Jan. 8 at about 9am, a woman decided to warm up her car in her driveway on Sixth Line in Mapleton Township. “The doors were left unlocked and she went back in to the home,� police said in a press release. “Shortly after, a vehicle was spotted pulling in to the driveway and a male entered the running vehicle. “The owner confronted the
male while he was attempting to leave with it. The male suspect got out of the vehicle and left in a white pickup truck (possibly a Chevrolet) that pulled up to the scene.� Wellington County OPP officers patrolled the area but could not locate the suspects. The male was described as white, unknown age, wearing a black hooded jacket. No description was provided for the second person in the truck. Anyone with information about this incident can call 1-888-310-1122 or, to
remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police are reminding residents not to start cars and leave them unattended. “Leaving a car running and unlocked in the driveway or parking lot is an open invitation for a thief to drive off with your vehicle that they normally may not steal,� police said. “Never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle, especially one that is running. And never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed, unventilated area due to the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning.�
Evan Conway, 3, of Drayton, was released from McMaster Children’s Hospital in time to spend Christmas at home with his family. Treatment is continuing on an out-patient basis. submitted photos
County looks at 3.2% levy increase by Patrick Raftis ABOYNE - After several years of holding the line, with tax increases around two per cent, Wellington County residents could be looking at a slightly higher rise in the county tax levy in 2015. At a budget meeting in Aboyne on Jan. 6, county councillors were presented with a draft budget projecting a 3.2% tax increase this year and a five-year plan that would see tax increases range from 3.4 to 3.9% annually
between 2016 and 2019. Treasurer Ken DeHart told councillors the figures represent a decrease from November projections that would have seen taxes rising by 3.8% in 2015 and increasing by between 3.4 and 4.1% in the longer term. From 2011 to 2014, county taxes increased by 2.7, 1.9, 2.4 and 2.2% respectively. DeHart explained budget reviews will be conducted at committee/board meetings over the next few weeks, with
councillors to receive their full budget information packages by Jan. 16. The administration, finance and personnel committee will review the budget on Jan. 20 and is expected to provide recommendations in time for county council’s Jan. 29 meeting. During budget deliberations, DeHart advised councillors to bear in mind the potential impact on future budgets when considering changes to the 2015 draft.
Casting call: Drayton Entertainment announces search for munchkins, Toto CAMBRIDGE - Drayton Entertainment has announced it will once again engage local youths in the magic of live theatre. Young performers aged 8 to 15 will have the opportunity to audition for roles as munchkins in the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Auditions will take place on Jan. 22 at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge. Advance registration is required. Aspiring munchkins should be prepared to sing, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead from The Wizard of Oz. No professional experience is necessary, but a passion for theatre is a must. To accommodate the demands of this grand-scale production and to provide opportunities for as many
Follow the yellow brick road – The Wizard of Oz is coming to the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge this March. submitted photo youths as possible, the chosen performers will be divided into teams and perform on a rotat-
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ing schedule with professional actors in the lead roles. Visit www.draytonentertainment.com/Online/article/ youth-auditions for more information, including a complete list of audition requirements and a link to the sign up form. Canine casting call Drayton Entertainment has launched its search for a friendly, well-trained small dog to play Dorothy’s faithful furry friend Toto. The original Toto was a cairn terrier in the classic film. Cairn terriers and small dogs of similar breeds are welcome to try out for the part. The successful Toto will be a healthy and happy dog with a spring in his or her step and in tip-top condition. No previous experience is necessary, however dogs need to respond
on cue and be content being carried in a basket. “We are looking for an outgoing little dog that has that ‘it’ factor, great tricks and lots of personality,� said Alex Mustakas, artistic director for Drayton Entertainment. “The canine performer will also need to be obedient and comfortable around people.� The chosen dog and its handler must be able to attend rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz from mid-February through early March, and all scheduled performances from March 4 through 29. Interested pet owners should email a photo of their pooch by Jan. 19 to auditions@ draytonentertainment.com. Be sure to include why your furry friend is the perfect pup to play the role of Toto on stage.
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Submissions will be reviewed by the casting team and select dogs will be called for an audition later in the month. For more details and to download the “Search for Toto� information flyer, visit www.draytonentertainment. com/Online/article/search-fortoto. As previously announced, AJ Bridel will star as Dorothy Gale. The creative team includes director Madeline Paul, choreographer Gino Berti and music director Jeannie Wyse. The Wizard of Oz is a stage adaption of the 1939 Hollywood film. Considered one of the greatest family musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz is the beloved tale of Dorothy Gale who, after a twister hits her
Kansas home, is transported somewhere over the rainbow. She embarks on an epic journey to meet the Wizard, accompanied by Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and her faithful dog Toto. Don’t miss the chance to follow the yellow brick road - tickets for The Wizard of Oz are moving fast and theatregoers are encouraged to book in advance. Tickets are $42 for adults and $25 for youths under 20. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $34. The Wizard of Oz runs March 4 through 29. Tickets may be purchased online at www.dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com, in person at the box office or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
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Music Pups program, which is especially unique since it is a music program for babies. This is a playful and creative music and movement class for parents with children ages newborn to age 4. Children are introduced to a wide variety of musical scales, tonal and rhythm patBauman the puck terns and slipped instruments that under help thestimulate goaltender in the short to musical growth. side child corner. Assisted atbyhisBen Each participates or Wideman andTo Zac Bauman. her own level. find out more Drayton padded the class lead about Pups and to view with avisit power play goal. Rob videos themusicclass.com . DeWeerd snapped theofpuck The ultimate success any underneath thelies net behind minderthe to MYC program finish the rush, assisted by teacher and Ms. Tanis is no Jason Mohle and It’s Brandon exception to that rule. obviRumph. ous she is an enthusiastic Bethel with teacher whoresponded cares a great deala goal to keep the game close. for her students. Brandon in “Their Shoemaker struggles skated are my on right side boards and blasted struggles,” she states. “And a hard slap shot beat relief their triumphs aretoequally trigoaltender Jason Newton. umphant for me.” Assists went to Matt Horstvisit and For more information Mackenzie Bauman. www.myc.com, email tanisBethel held on to the close cowan.myc@sympatico.ca or game and then found the call 519-638-5715. opportunity to tie the game. A scramble at the net produced by Ben Wideman gave Mike Veens a shot into the corner. Tim Bauman also assisted on the Bethel goal.
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Emergency team urges residents to be better prepared this winter WELLINGTON COUNTY - Winter has arrived in Wellington and county officials are reminding residents to be better prepared during an emergency. The Wellington County Emergency Management Team recommends residents prepare an emergency kit sufficent to take care of their families and pets for a minimum of 72 hours. An emergency kit should include: - water, at least two litres per person per day; - food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace food and water once a year); - manual can-opener; - crank or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries). Replace batteries once a year;
- crank/battery-powered radio (and extra batteries); - first aid kit; - extra keys to car and house; - some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills and change for payphones; - a copy of your emergency plan and contact information; - toiletries; - sleeping bags or warm blankets for each family member; and - other necessary items such as prescription medication, infant formula, diapers, pet food, etc. With forecasts last week predicting unseasonably cold temperatures well below -20 C, Wellington County OPP also recommended motorists take the following precautions to
prepare for the frigid temperatures including: - keep the fuel tank sufficiently full (at least half-a-tank is recommended); - carry a winter survival kit that includes a shovel, blanket, warm clothes, booster cables, a flash light and food; - ensure vehicles are in sound operating condition; and - have a fully-charged cell phone on hand. If that is not possible, have a “call police” sign to alert passing motorists. For road condition information in Wellington County call 1-866-799-4166. Call 511 for information on condition of roads across Ontario. Residents should also monitor local news media for updates and changes to the weather conditions.
Icy emergency - The Wellington County Emergency Management Team is encouraging county residents to be better prepared for emergencies such as the Dec. 22, 2013 ice storm that caused lengthy power outages in many areas of the county, including Mapleton. The team recommends residents prepare an emergency kit sufficient to take care of their families and pets for a minimum of 72 hours. Community News file photo
Alzheimer Awareness Month targets women with ‘the 72%’ campaign WELLINGTON COUNTY - Women represent 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer Society is kicking off Alzheimer awareness month with a nationwide campaign called “the 72%”. It aims to inform women 40 and older about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health and how the Alzheimer Society can help. Women live longer than men and age is a significant risk factor. That is why there are more women living with the disease than men.
Yet the impact on women is twofold. They also account for 70% of family caregivers, which takes a tremendous toll on these women who eventually provide round-the-clock care. The burden is especially high for women raising families and holding down jobs. “We want to let our community know about the impact Alzheimer’s disease can have on women’s lives, both as care partners and as persons living with dementia,” said Jennifer Gillies, executive director of the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington.
“We want women to know that we are able to provide them with the support that they need throughout their journey, whether they have been diagnosed or are caring for someone with dementia.” Take a moment to know the signs Warning signs, often misunderstood or ignored, are critical. In absence of a cure, early diagnosis allows for treatment and support so people can live as well as possible and start planning for their future needs. “Women play a key role in the health of their fami-
lies. We have resources available to help them understand Alzheimer’s disease and the warning signs so they can be informed and better prepared,” adds Gillies. The Alzheimer Society invites all Canadians, including women, to visit www. alzheimer.ca/the72percent to take a moment and learn the warning signs and share them with friends and families on Facebook and Twitter. They can also read the stories of others living with Alzheimer’s disease and post their own experiences.
Visitors will also be able to download other helpful resources and find their local Alzheimer Society. Alzheimer’s disease facts Alzheimer’s disease is the leading form of dementia. It is progressive and eventually fatal. Today, 747,000 Canadians are living with some form of dementia, with over 10,000 living in the WaterlooWellington region. This number will nearly double to 1.4 million in less than 20 years. For every person diagnosed, there are many who are directly affected as
caregivers. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. Accumulating evidence shows the disease can lie dormant in the brain up to 25 years before symptoms appear. Common warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss; impaired judgment, thinking or reasoning; and changes in personality and behaviour that are out of character. In addition to age, other risks factors include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking.
Pharmacist association offers support for smoking cessation efforts tion of some smoking cessation medications (when necessary). Smoking by the Numbers - $1.6 billion: the estimated cost of smoking to the province in direct health care costs; - $4.4 billion: the cost of lost productivity to the economy due to smoking-related illnesses; - 500,000: the number of estimated hospital stays in Ontario because of smokingrelated illnesses; - $360 million: health care savings over the next 30 years if the pharmacy-based smoking cessation program is expanded to include all Ontario smokers who want to quit; - 8,400: the number of Ontarians who have had a first consultation with a pharmacist as part of the pharmacy-based smoking cessation program; and - 28: the percentage of smokers who have already quit successfully through the pharmacy-based program. “You can start seeing the benefits of quitting smoking within eight hours, and after one year of being smoke-free, your risk of a smoking-related heart attack is cut in half. That
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is significant,” said Saltmarche. Pharmacists are available to provide one-on-one support, setting patients up with a proper quit plan and the tools necessary to stay smoke free. What to expect from a smoking cessation program Any Ontario smoker who is ready to commit to quitting can speak to their pharmacist about programs that are best suited for them. And since September 2011, all Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) patients who smoke are eligible to enroll in a government-funded, pharmacy-based smoking cessation program that provides:
- initial assessment and consultation; - follow-up appointments; - counselling and support; - tools and resources; and - advice on prescription drug therapy options and smoking cessation aids (when necessary). “There are many adverse health consequences associated with smoking, which is why it is imperative that Ontarians take advantage of the support systems available,” said Saltmarche. “I would encourage any smoker who is ready to quit to work with their local pharmacist and set a quit plan that
works for them. It’s a great New Year’s resolution and a step in the right direction for a healthier future.” For more information on a
pharmacy-based smoking cessation program that is right for you, visit www.opatoday. com, or talk with your local pharmacist.
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TORONTO – Though thousands of Ontarians will attempt to quit smoking this year, on average, it will take five attempts to quit before achieving success. Further, only 10 per cent of smokers will actually manage to permanently quit on their own. “Don’t look at it as failure, because each attempt to quit is one step closer to being smoke-free,” said Deb Saltmarche, chair of the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA). “It’s important to have the right support as you try and quit smoking, and your local pharmacist can be part of that support system.” Pharmacists are well-positioned within the health care system to help patients in their efforts to quit smoking. Aside from the many direct healthrelated impacts, tobacco use can change the effects of many medications, leading to drug interactions or problems with a patient’s medication therapy. Pharmacists are trained to provide all aspects of smoking cessation support – from behavioural counselling to recommendations and prescrip-
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Sunday, January 18 10:00am: Pastor Vic Vandermolen leads worship A SPECIAL INVITATION to those who are unable to worship on Sunday morning because of work, illness, or some other reason – please join us for evening worship every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays.
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OPINION: OFA wants industrial electricity rates extended to farms by Peggy Brekveld GUELPH - One of the biggest costs of running a farm is energy. Ontario farmers are increasingly concerned about the rising costs of energy required to operate their farm businesses. Energy costs are making Ontario farms less competitive domestically and in the global market. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) heard a number of concerns about soaring on-farm energy costs from members at the recent annual general meeting. These concerns reaffirm the need for OFA’s continued lobby for competitively priced energy. OFA’s push is two-fold: for the expansion of natural gas throughout rural Ontario, and for the lowering of on-farm electricity rates by adopting an industrial and farm rate for Ontario. The OFA and its industry partners are encouraged by the Ontario government’s recent investment in natural gas expansion with $200 million in loans and $30 million in grants over two years. This is the start of a powerful investment in rural Ontario Infrastructure. Access to natural gas will sig-
nificantly lower on-farm energy costs for many. But the need doesn’t end there. Farmers are still faced with rising electricity costs. In 2002 Ontario changed the electricity rate system on farms from industrial to market priced power. The direct result has been higher power costs. Today, Ontario has gained the unenviable distinction of having among the highest electricity rates compared to all other North American jurisdictions. Every other province in Canada has a designated electricity rate for industry that is extended to farms. Why not in Ontario? Higher electricity costs drive away both farm and farm processing jobs and market opportunities. Running the milk machines, ventilating the poultry barns, even turning on the lights – it all takes electricity. We need these tools to grow Ontario food. Beyond that, farmers struggle to afford value-added activities such as washing, packaging and refrigeration, and if buyers can’t source prepared produce in Ontario, they will source it in lower cost areas. Continued on next page
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Canadian Order of Foresters The histories written about our township make note of the numerous fraternal organizations that functioned over the years. One was the Canadian Order of Foresters. We have found records of lodges of this fraternal order in Rothsay, Moorefield and Drayton. The Rothsay Foresters lodge met in the small hall built by the Good Templars of Temperance in 1883. This hall was used as a community hall. The Foresters purchased the hall in 1914 and continued sharing it with the community.
By 1943 Foresters membership had dwindled and the hall was purchased by the Rothsay Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute. The Moorefield lodge met in a hall over the store on the corner of Hendrie and McGivern Streets. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t found record of when the lodge was established or when it was disbanded. The Drayton Foresters met in a hall over what is now the Drayton Music store and Sears order office. The first record we have found is of the election of a new Chief Ranger (head of the lodge) in 1892. Although the lodge was not functioning by then it is noted
in the 1956 History of Drayton that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wesley Smith still acts for the Canadian Order of Foresters, collecting dues from the remaining members for the Head Office in Brantford Ontario.â&#x20AC;? The Canadian Order of Foresters was established in 1874 when the Canadian lodges seceded from the British Ancient Order of Foresters. I was interested to find that Oronhyatekha (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burning Skyâ&#x20AC;?), a prominent doctor and community leader of Mohawk descent, is credited with the expansion of the Independent Order of Foresters in Canada. He was born in 1841 at Six
of selfishness. Concord â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the imperative duty to promote within our fraternal circle the mutual respect which begets concord in all our acts. A new member was asked to pledge his observance and loyalty to the order and its principles and advised that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This pledge contains nothing of a secretive nature and does not conflict in any way or manner with any duty you may owe to your religion, your county, your family or yourself.â&#x20AC;? This seems rather unique as most fraternal organizations require that their pledges and rituals be kept secret. Membership was and is
Nations near the present day Brantford. He was baptized Peter Martin, attended Oxford and became a medical doctor. Dr. Oronhyatekha held the office of Supreme Chief Ranger from 1879 to 1906. The motto of the lodge is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Liberty, Benevolence and Concord.â&#x20AC;? Liberty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the order recognizes the right of its members to enjoy freedom in all things, it does not assume to judge between creeds, but accords to everyone civil and religious liberty. Benevolence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; responsibilities to our neighbours, to broaden our minds, to enlarge our sympathies, and to free us from the influences
voluntary. A member pledges to protect others, visit the sick and attend to their wants and to constrain no one in his political or religious convictions. The benefits of membership were support of your family by other local members and financially through life insurance. Originally membership was open to men only. Today the order/society admits women as full members. Today the Foresters is a fraternal benefit society supporting family well-being through life insurance products, member benefits and community activities. Submitted by Jean Campbell
PeeWees lose close games at Silver Stick FOREST - The Drayton PeeWee rep team travelled to Forest this past weekend to compete in the International Silver Stick tournament. The team played three games, losing each of them by a score of 2-1. The first game versus Centre Hastings
was lost in overtime on a shorthanded goal. In the second game, Drayton lost to Lambton Shores in regulation time. The third game with Huntsville, Alabama was decided by a shootout after overtime didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide a winner. In the PeeWee division,
Drayton was the only town of its size competing in the international tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great effort by the entire team and the boys should be proud of the effort they gave and they represented our town with class,â&#x20AC;? team officials state.
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Silver stick - Members of the Drayton Peewee Rep team participate in the opening ceremonies at the International Silver Stick tournament in Forest last weekend. Team officials say the team represented their community with class. submitted photo
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MAPLETON BUSINESS PROFILE Cozy up for the winter season with new menu options at á la mode A “For lease” sign in a storefront window caught Jenn Landman’s eye when she returned to live in her hometown. With an education in business, two years of travel and experience as a marketing assistant in food services at the University of Waterloo, Landman was ready to establish herself in the business community. From a young age she desired to one day own a business. Landman took the plunge and watched as the space she rented transformed into an ice cream and
coffee shop. After four months of renovations, with her husband working by her side, Landman opened à la mode ice cream and coffee shop in downtown Drayton on May 3, 2014. Kawartha hard ice cream, bagels and cream cheese, Belgian waffles, Anna Mae’s baking, soft serve ice cream, delicious coffee and ice cream cakes made up the bulk of the menu. As a new business, à la mode’s, primary focus is to get established, build a positive image, let people
know they are there and hope to attract return customers. Customer service is important to Landman. “We wouldn’t have a business without customers. My focus is on providing a great experience for everyone who enters the shop. Consistency in quality, customer service and cleanliness is a priority,” she said. As a new business à la mode’s menu is changing to meet the customer’s needs. Determining what works
and what doesn’t, takes time. One to Thursday 6am to 4pm, Friday 6am Community Friday, December 13, 2013 PAGE FIVE to 5pm, Saturday 7:30am to 4pm and of Landman’s goals is to The expand the News, menu and offer a more comfortable Sunday 11:30am to 4pm. Also new is atmosphere for the winter. The busi- free wi-fi for customers use. Come spring, à la mode will reopen ness started small and hopes to expand its patio and resume ice cream cone slowly over time. “For the winter season we have sales with freshly-made waffle cones, added light lunches, soup, sandwiches featuring Kawartha Dairy ice cream. and paninis along with our regular Friendly service and great tasting food menu items of bagels and fresh made are staples at the shop, located at 21 Belgian waffles. Our store hours also Wellington Street South in downtown Drayton. The store’s phone number is have changed,” Landman said. The new store hours are Monday 519-502-8325.
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By Rev. Calvin Brown, Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton
Mob rule It is concerning for me to see the headlines in the news that people are crying out and taking to the streets to demand ruinous punishment (revenge) for others who have made mistakes. It seems we have a sort of mob rule mentality and that anyone who crosses society’s ever-changing standards (often double standards) are pilloried even before they get a fair hearing. I’m thinking especially of the young men at Dalhousie
University who clearly shared things on Facebook that were in poor taste and showed they were clearly unthinking of the feelings of their classmates about whom they spoke so disrespectfully. It is not that the matter should be shrugged off – clearly that would be an unjust travesty. I think the president of Dalhousie has got it right when he has invited the women most affected and the perpetrators of the act to meet and really listen to one another and then together discern a response in terms of restorative justice. That is a way of responding to misbehavior that has as its
aim restoring both victim and victimizer to be better and stronger than they were before the incident took place. It is a view that says no one needs to be thrown into the garbage heap as worthless. It says our mistakes can be dealt with in a way that neither ignores our misconduct nor lets our misdeed define all that we are or ever will be. That this event has already impacted the young men is clear since at least one young man has been placed on suicide watch. He must believe this mistake means his life is over and that he lives in a society where there is no redemption,
no recovery, and no grace. He must be feeling the blackness that his life is hopeless. How this episode unfolds will determine whether he is right or not. How we each respond will in the end say more about us as a society than about the young people involved. Do we realize, as numerous studies have shown, that harsh judgment leads more often to bitterness and increase in anti-social behavior than does serious attempts at restorative justice? I hope the noisy demands that these young men be exiled from the university will not prevail. I hope that the women humiliated will show leader-
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, January 16, 2015
Peel Maryborough plans major expansion of Drayton office Recruitment
DRAYTON Peel Maryborough Mutual Insurance Company has announced immediate plans to expand its current building on Wellington Street here. The planned expansion is approximately the same square footage as the current building, thereby doubling the total office space. After removing the front steps and accessibility ramp on the north side of the current building, the new structure will be added to the front of the existing building and stretch eastward along Wellington Street towards Andrews Drive. President Ruth Donkersgoed commented, “This is an exciting time for the company and the community. As the size and complexity of the mutual company has steadily grown to meet the needs of the community over the last 128 years, so too has our demand for local staff to strengthen our position in the industry. Our maximum
capacity has been met and we simply need more room. “Fortunately we have a progressive, policyholder-elected board of directors that is keen to ensure Peel Maryborough Mutual not only remains healthy and sustainable, but that the company is conservatively managed yet still positioned to challenge the status quo into the future. “We are also fortunate to have the lot space we need to remain a fixture in the Drayton community for years to come. The building expansion is just the first among many exciting developments unfolding in 2015.” The first phases of construction are already underway and earth movement will occur in the coming weeks. Peel Maryborough Mutual Insurance Company provides insurance for farms, homes, automobiles and businesses through a network of independent insurance broker partners.
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Business expanding - Peel Maryborough Mutual Insurance Company plans to expand its current building on Wellington Street in Drayton. The illustration above shows how the building, double the size of the current facility, will look when completed. submitted illustration
by Patrick Raftis MINTO - Council here will consider a request for a $10,000 contribution to the Minto-Mapleton Health Professional Recruitment Committee during its 2015 budget deliberations. Council deferred the request to the budget process at its Jan. 6 meeting, following an update from recruitment committee officials. In their report to council chair Shirley Borges and North Wellington Health Care recruiter Alison Armstrong noted the committee was successful in recruiting Dr. Phillip Deacon. He will replace retiring physician Dr. Chris Donald.
Wellington museum exhibit celebrates Palmerston history
Pittsburgh Penguins jersey raffle - Drayton Chophouse server Brittany Marquardt and manager on duty Kayla Schmalz present Derek McAllister of Waterloo with a framed Pittsburgh Penguins jersey that was autographed by each member of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. The jersey was donated by player Nick Spaling and the Spaling family of Drayton, with all proceeds going to the Conway family of Drayton. Evan Conway is receiving leukemia treatments at McMaster Hospital in Hamilton. McAllister held ticket number 1,818 of 3,000 tickets sold. McAllister told Rick Richardson via telephone on Dec. 23, the night of the draw, that he was a huge Penguins fan and couldn’t believe he had won the jersey. The jersey raffle raised $10,000 for the Conway family, making it the largest fundraiser to date. submitted photo
ABOYNE - Palmerston is the focus of a new exhibit opening at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Jan. 17. Entitled No One Goes 2 Palmerston ON, the exhibit tells the story of the town, which this year celebrates 140 years of history. The exhibit features the local history collection of Chad Martin, whose private collection will be highlighted in Wellington County Collects and through May 10. “From a town that has been known as a railway centre in the county since the 1870s, Palmerston has a rich and diverse history beyond the rail lines,” says Amy Dunlop, curatorial assistant at Wellington County Museum and Archives. “Chad Martin is a passionate collector, researcher and writer, and we’re extremely excited to share his collection
of history of this rural community with our visitors.” “I started collecting as an interest,” said Martin. “I began in 1998 with over 200 items in my collection. I hope people will take the opportunity to see the beauty of a small rural town with a fascinating story. I started my collection for fear that items were being lost from my home town but also as a means to stay connected.” The official opening of the exhibition will be held Jan. 17 with a presentation by Martin and a tour of the exhibit. Refreshments will follow. Doors open at 1pm with a presentation to follow at 2pm. Admission is by donation. The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora. The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and weekends from 1 to 5pm.
Moorefield Optimist Club
“If you want to go quickly, go alone...
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Presents the 1st Annual Father’s Day
ATV & Garden Tractor Pull
...if you want to go far, go together.” A Place for ALL Christians
Passion for Palmerston - Local historian Chad Martin dressed in period costume for the 100th anniversary of the antique train engine “Old 81” in Palmerston in 2010. Community News file photo
Sunday June 21st, 2009 @ 1:00pm Moorefield Community Center Registration begins at 11:30 am All ages are welcome to pull!
Stock Garden Tractor Classes Up to 650 lbs 650 - 750 lbs 750 - 950 lbs 950 - 1200 lbs 1200 - 1350 lbs OPEN CLASS
Modified Garden Tractors Up to 750 lbs 750 - 950 lbs 950 - 1150 lbs 1150 - 1350 lbs OPEN CLASS
2 & 4 wheel drive ATV Class Up to 750 lbs 750 - 900 lbs 900 - 1100 lbs OPEN CLASS
SAT. JAN. 17 & SAT. FEB. 14 5:00pm - 9:00pm $5.00 pull Moorefield atperthe Community Centre Eat in/take out
(Only 2 Classes per Tractor/ATV) **JOYRIDING = AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION* General Admission is $5.00/person **DAD’S are ½ Price!** Ages 5 & under are free with Adult admission *Food Booth on site* *General Pull rules apply* For more info call Neil @ 519-638-3252 or McKague Trucking @ 519-392-6353
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