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Mapleton plans community forum DRAYTON - The Township of Mapleton will be hosting a community forum to discuss the preliminary findings and solicit community input for the township’s municipal cultural plan. The forum will take place at the Drayton Festival Theatre on Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 8pm. The goal is to raise awareness of the economic and social value of Mapleton’s cultural businesses and assets, including community organizations,
heritage buildings and sites, festival and events and to stimulate community support for the municipal cultural plan. The event will feature a presentation on Mapleton’s current assets and how culture stimulates economies, engages citizens, unites communities and revitalizes downtowns. “Community input and participation is essential to the success of the project. The forum will provide residents a chance to provide feedback and
contribute to the overall vision of cultural development across the township,� states a press release issued by Mapleton business development and marketing co-ordinator Crystal Ellis. To attend the forum register at mapletonculturalplanforum.eventbrite.ca or contact Ellis at 519-638-3313 or cellis@mapleton.ca. For more information on the community forum or the municipal cultural plan visit www.mapleton.ca.
Total council pay up by $5,400
Ready to go - The Phil Birds are ready for action at the annual Alma Optimist Plunger Toss on Feb. 7. From left are: Vanessa Aberle, Sheree Bessey, Denise Kankainen and Rebecca Schwarz. Additional photo on page 4.
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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The cost of paying elected officials in the township rose about $5,400 in 2014, compared to the previous year. A report presented at the Jan. 27 Mapleton council meeting included a remuneration summary for all council members last year. The total cost to local taxpayers came in at $85,406, up 6.7% over $80,032 in 2013. As in most municipalities, the mayor’s costs were the highest among council members. Mayor Bruce Whale received total remuneration of $16,845, including a salary of $16,021. In 2013, the mayor’s salary and expenses totaled $19,801. However, in 2014, Whale’s term of office ended in November, as he did not seek reelection in October and was replaced by former councillor Neil Driscoll. Whale also had 2014 meeting per diems of $680, mileage and parking fees of $49, and meal expenses of $95. The expenses of the other members of the outgoing council are listed below in the fol-
lowing order: salary, meeting per diem fees, convention and seminar per diems, registration, hotel costs, mileage and parking, and meal costs: - Jim Curry, $12,461, $460, $290, $550, $376, $141, $95, for a total of $14,372; - Mike Downey, $12,461, $50, $240, $550, $456, $333, $114, for a total of $14,204; - Neil Driscoll, $13,744, $1,590, $360, $550, $703, $0, $114, for a total of $17,060; and - Andy Knetsch, $12,461, $1,280, $480, $550, $703, $58, $114, for a total of $15,646. The four incoming members of council, Dennis Craven, Michael Martin, Marlene Ottens and Lori Woodham all received identical remuneration of $1,819. The total includes salary of $997, per diems of $480, registration fees of $225 and hotel expenses of $116. Committee remuneration Mapleton also has five committees whose members receive remuneration and expenses. The total cost for all five committees in 2014 was $5,710, compared to $8,230 in
2013 and $11,526 in 2012. Cemetery committee member Jean Campbell received $200 for attending meetings and Lorrie Spaling and Kathryn Fowler were paid $150 each. Meeting pay for committee of adjustment and property standards members was: Kathleen Ayres, $70; Floyd Schieck, $280; Carl Israel, $280 and Peg Schieck, $280. Maryborough housing board members received the following amounts for attending meetings: Vaughn Doig, $450; Sandy Vallance, $450; Lois Donaldson, $350 and Virginia Franklin, $450. The parks and recreation committee had six members who received the following remuneration in 2013: Dave Geddes, $150; Peg Schieck, $150; Carla Schott, $200; Lorrie Spaling, $150; Dennis Craven, $150 and Kelly Culp, $100. Economic development committee members received the following: Corinne SlotClaus, $250; Sharon Grose, $300; Donna Hirtle, $450, Jennifer Porter, $300 and Elizabeth Samis, $400.
Fire department seeks funding for battery-operated extrication tools by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The Mapleton Fire Department is applying to the Trillium Community Support Fund for $15,000 to purchase two battery-operated extrication tools. At the Jan. 27 meeting, Fire Chief Rick Richardson explained Trillium Mutual Insurance has established the ROOTS (Recognizing Our Opportunity to Support) fund to provide assistance to community projects. “Staff would like to apply for funding to purchase two extrication tools that are used at vehicle and farm accidents throughout the year,� stated Richardson in his report. “The new tools would allow operation without using hoses and gas engines to power them.� He added the battery
operation also allows for quicker remote usage when the rescue trucks cannot get close enough. RICK The report RICHARDSON recommended an application be submitted to purchase one unit in 2015 and a second unit in 2016. “We would apply for full 100 per cent funding. Should the fund only cover 50% of the cost, staff would recommend that the balance come from the fire department’s capital equipment reserve,� the report explains. “Our extrication tools are fairly old, but they still work fine,� Richardson told council, adding the advantage of the Main St. W. Palmerston
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battery-operated models is the firefighters don’t have to deal with getting additional lines to emergency scenes. Richardson also reported on a plan to restructure positions within the department to accommodate a need for additional training officers. The current officer organizational chart and remuneration consists of eight captains, of whom two are training officers, two are responsible for the pagers and radios, two are equipment managers, one is a fire prevention officer and one is in charge of clothing and uniforms. “New training changes have led to the need for more assistance in the training department. The new structure would move the equipment managers to assist with training. This
would have two training officers for each station. More subjects can be offered each night and more sign-offs will occur. The new structure does not change the total remuneration for the captains, but
shifts responsibilities within the officers roles,� explained Richardson in his report. Richardson also reported three new firefighters have been hired as a result of a recruiting process that conclud-
ed in December. Twelve candidates applied and Richardson said one more recruit will be brought in to replace a retiring Drayton station firefighter. Council accepted the reports as presented.
Local turbine project loses FIT contract by Patrick Raftis TEVIOTDALE - A proposed single-turbine wind farm near here is on hold after the proponent’s Feed in Tariff (FIT) contract was cancelled by the Ontario Independent Electrical System Operator (IESO). The Roubos Wind Farm project was included on a list of 15 terminated FIT contracts for solar and wind projects recently posted on the IESO website. The contracts were issued by
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the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), which was merged with the IESO under the latter name as of Jan. 1. The Roubos proposal was for a single-turbine, 500 kilowatt project located in Mapleton Township, south of Teviotdale and just east of the North Perth boundary. Local contractor Willem Roubos was the proponent and the project documentation was prepared by M.K. Ince and Associates.
IESO spokesperson Alexandra Campbell said agency officials could not comment on reasons for the termination. “We’re not allowed to talk about the specific reasons for individual projects. I can confirm that the contract was terminated,� she told the Community News. Thomas Bernacki of M.K. Ince referred questions on the contract termination to Roubos. “I didn’t meet a deadline,� Continued on page 3
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along the left boards came to Javon Martin in front of the net. Martin snapped a quick shot to send the puck to the back of the net and the game to sudden death overtime. But Community eventually prevailed in overtime. DRAYTON 4 BETHEL 0 Drayton took an early lead to start off the other ‘A’ Division best-of-three semifinal. Robyn Curry snapped a
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Pancake breakfast opens WCFHSA safety day in Alma by Caroline Sealey ALMA - The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is sponsoring a complimentary Pancake Breakfast and Safety Day on Feb. 28 from 9 to 11:45am at the Alma Community Centre. Safety in and around the home is the focus of the event.
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COMMUNITY 4 FLORADALE 3 Both teams were eager to score the opening goal in game one of the best-of-three ‘A’ Division semi-finals. Floradale struck first midway through the opening period when Willis Martin snapped a shot on net and Dan Martin jammed in the rebound. Community tied the game early in the second period. Good defensive play by Rick Brubacher gave Joe Clemmer a rush down the ice. Clemmer hit the right face-off circle and blasted a shot into the opposite corner.
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Tournament action - The Drayton Novice Local League squad played in the ‘B’ final game at the 9th annual Tyler Lopers Memorial Tournament in Drayton on Feb. 7, but lost to Saugeen Shores. Above, Iris Nieuwland breaks the puck out of the Drayton end. photo by Tate Driscoll
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“There will be kid-friendly, interactive booths set up inside the hall. Outside the hall, guest speakers will share their knowledge on snowmobile and snow blower safety. Walk-behind and tractor-mounted snow blowers will be on display,” said committee member Walter Grose. Videos on horse and buggy safety will be shown throughout the morning, along with presentations on safety around grain, grain bins and farm equipment. Booths on safe driving, back safety, chemical safety around the home, basic first aid, emergency preparedness and Crime Stoppers will be set up indoors. Trained staff will be available to share information and answer questions. Participants receive a passport that is checked at each booth. A goody bag will be given to everyone that visits each booth and fills up their passport. Local companies have donated door prizes. “There will be lots to learn and see. It’s important that adults and children alike learn the safe way to do things around the farm and home,” Grose stated. Donations will be accepted in support of the organization. For more information contact Walter at 519-846-5329.
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Masons honor Green - Members of Enterprise Chapter No. 67, Royal Arch Masons and visitors from the area held a special ceremony to honor Mapleton resident John Green (front, centre) on Feb. 3. From left: front, Grand Third Principal George Napper, Second Principal Gerald Metzger, Deputy Grand Master Green, First Principal Allan Toner, Third Principal Alvin Wright; back, Grand Steward Warren Young, Grand Superintendant District No. 4 Michael Wood, and Grand Superintendant District No. 3 Jeff Dickson. submitted photo
Masons honour Green at ceremony
PALMERSTON - Members of Enterprise Chapter No. 67 of the Royal Arch Masons in Palmerston, along with visitors from around the area, held a special ceremony on Feb. 3 to honour John Green, the Deputy Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. During the ceremony Green was installed in all three Principals’ chairs and invested as Past Principal of the chapter. “Mr. Green is an active and well known member of our
community,” Masons officials note. In his capacity of Deputy Grand Master, Green will be speaking at the Freemasonry Exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Feb. 22.
FIT contract terminated for wind project
FROM PAGE ONE Roubos told the Community News in a telephone interview. “There was some miscommunication with the engineer and the Ontario Power Authority.” The project was granted approval by the Ministry of Environment on April 30, 2014. Roubos said the approval date didn’t give him time to
have the project commercially operational by Oct. 31, 2014, the required 18 months after the FIT contract was granted by the OPA. “I was really disappointed that the environmental approval took way too long. When we put the application in they didn’t even look at it for 12 months,” said Roubos. He added he was ready to
install the turbine about two weeks after the deadline date, and that his engineers were given the impression the minor delay wouldn’t be an issue. “There’s now some lawyers involved,” said Roubos, who added he still hopes to eventually get the project operating and hooked to the grid. “It’s gonna take a little bit, but some people are working on it.”
Church league hockey playoffs underway FROM PREVIOUS PAGE puck across to Pat Landman, who scored to make it 4-0. MISSIONARY 8 LISTOWEL 5 Curtis Bults started the scoring for Missionary midway through the first period. Bults snapped a shot into the goalie’s pads then flicked the rebound into the top corner. Missionary added another late in the period. Dave Scholten started the play with a pass to Tom Chambers, who cut in front of the net and blasted a shot into the webbing. However, Listowel came back before the period ended. Phil Shantz worked the puck to the net and Josh Shantz scored. Missionary padded its lead off the opening face-off of the second period. Rich Colwell stormed the net and Curtis Bults finished the play with the goal, just nine seconds into the second. Listowel stayed in the game with a power play goal when Lowell Weber moved the puck with a pass to Josh Shantz, who went to the net and caught the netminder sliding across the crease to cover a Listowel skater storming in on net. Shantz flipped the puck into the nearside corner as the opening emerged. Listowel opened the third period with a goal to tie the game. Brothers Josh and Phil Shantz created a scramble at the net and Andrew Jantzi knifed the puck in for the goal. A power play later in the third gave Listowel the goahead goal. Josh Shantz sent the puck to Phil behind the net. A flick over the shoulder gave Listowel the goal. But the lead was short lived, as Missionary stormed back for three goals. Devon McGuire, Brady Franklin and Rich Colwell scored, assisted by Nathan Rhame, Dave Arndt and Dylan Bults.
Listowel stayed in the game with a shorthanded goal, but Missionary responded with a power play goal on the same penalty. Phil Shantz scored for Listowel, assisted by Josh Shantz. Rich Colwell scored for Missionary, assisted by Curtis Bults. Listowel pulled the goaltender for the extra skater in the final minute of play. However, Brady Franklin picked up a
loose puck and shot it down the ice for the empty net goal. The win gives Missionary a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three ‘B’ Division semi-finals. Game two of the ‘A’ Division semi-finals is next week, with Drayton and Bethel playing at 8pm and Floradale meeting Community at 9pm. Missionary and Listowel will play game two of the ‘B’ Division semi-finals at 10pm.
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Cultural planning Mapleton is working on a cultural plan for the municipality and the township is hosting a forum to provide local citizens with an opportunity for input. The forum will be held at the Drayton Festival Theatre on Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 8pm. The goal is to raise awareness of the economic and social value of Mapleton’s cultural businesses and assets, including community organizations, heritage buildings and sites, festivals and events and to stimulate community support for the municipal cultural plan. When culture is referenced, many envision a community’s theatres, libraries, archives and museums as the primary venues for included activities. In reality, a community’s culture is broad based and also includes activities that take place in rinks, on playing fields, in community halls and the homes of volunteers - pretty much anywhere people gather. In Mapleton, theatre is certainly part of the cultural landscape, as is a modern and well-equipped library. But local culture is also shared at the PMD arena, the Maryborough Community Centre and the outdoor rink in Alma, and includes local hockey teams and skating groups, suppers hosted by service groups and the everpopular tongue-in-cheek competition of the annual Plunger Toss. Purveyors and supporters of local culture include everything from the business and school communities, to service groups who host and fund so many of the events and that bring local residents together. Given the diverse nature of cultural activity, it’s safe to say that everyone has a role to play in shaping Mapleton’s cultural plan, which will hopefully result in a well-attended forum and some good discussion on Feb. 19. Patrick Raftis
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Township of Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll will be available to meet with members of the public at the Township Administration Centre by appointment on Monday afternoons. This is an opportunity for residents or business owners of the Township of Mapleton to bring forward any concerns or provide input on local government issues. If you wish to meet with Mayor Driscoll, please contact the Township Office at 519.638.3313 to arrange an appointment. In addition to meeting with Mayor Driscoll, we also encourage residents to contact your elected officials directly with your concerns. Mayor Neil Driscoll Councillor Dennis Craven Councillor Mike Martin Councillor Marlene Ottens Councillor Lori Woodham
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WDGPH acknowledges need to decrease energy drink accessibility among youth
by Jaime Myslik ABOYNE – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) board has voted to support municipal and provincial efforts to curb the sale of energy drinks to youths in Ontario. On Feb. 4 the board passed a resolution to send a letter to Toronto Public Health “applauding their efforts to explore a municipal ban on the sale and promotion of energy drinks.” WDGPH is also sending a letter, as well as its own a energy drink report, to the minister of health, local MPPs and other public health units in the province in support of No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids Strategy. That report, completed by health experts from various sectors on the “Healthy Kids Panel,” was commissioned by the Ontario minister of health. At last week’s board of
health meeting, medical officer of health and CEO Nicola Mercer presented the energy drink report to board members. This report states that research shows 30 to 50 per cent of adolescents consume energy drinks, which have 70 to 80mg of caffeine per 237ml serving. “What we know is that children are increasingly using this product,” Mercer said, noting energy drinks are often packaged in cans larger than one serving size. “The amount of caffeine in any of these larger cans … is certainly more than the recommended daily allowance for a child.” The report recommended writing a letter to encourage the minister of health to include energy drinks as one of the “high-calorie, low-nutrient” beverages under the Healthy Kids Strategy. Mercer also said it should be pointed out that Health
Canada has already acknowledged energy drinks aren’t recommended for children, pregnant women, breast feeding moms or people with caffeine sensitivity. In its letter WDGPH will also point out it supports two specific sections of No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids Strategy recommending a ban on marketing high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and beverages to kids under 12, as well as a ban on point of sale promotions and displays for those foods and beverages in retail settings. Mercer noted that is exactly what beverage companies are doing with energy drinks. “They’re marketing to children and they very much rely on point of sale at checkouts or convenience stores located at child height, low enough to get these children to purchase these products,” she said. Mercer made it clear
Bowl for Kids Sake kicks off in region MOUNT FOREST - Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington held the Bowl for Kids Sake campaign kick-off on Feb. 8 at the Mount Forest Bowling Centre. Organizers thanked PerthWellington MP Gary Schellenberger, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, Minto Mayor George Bridge and Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox for helping to kick-off this year’s campaign. The day included 34 teams with 153 bowlers and raised $10,813. Several long-time MintoMapleton Bowl for Kids supporters were unable to join for the kickoff but will be bowling on one of the other community bowling days, so organizers expect the total raised to increase. Organizers thanked all those who came out in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest fundraising event. Many participants also supported the Hawaiian Luau theme and the brightness and colour they brought inside the bowling alley was a great contrast to the dreary day outside, organizers note. BBBS of North Wellington is now well on its way to reaching its fundraising goal of $60,000 this year. The Mount Forest community will be bowling on Feb. 22 beginning at 11am, with the Arthur community taking part on March 1 starting at 12pm. In addition to the community challenges, local school challenges will be happening over the next month. To register a team or make a donation, contact the BBBS office at 519-323-4273 or email teri.dykeman@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca for more information.
Committee chairs needed for 2016 IPM MINTO - The 2016 International Plowing Match executive group met on Jan. 16 at the Town of Minto offices. Chair Ron Faulkner reported land contracts for the event, to be held south of Harriston in September of 2016, were complete. Faulkner reported Walter Trachsel is now the vice-chair of the IPM executive. Chairs are still needed for some of the committees. If anyone is interested, they may contact Annilene McRobb at the Town of Minto or contact Trachsel or Faulkner directly.
she isn’t saying Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph should ban energy drinks immediately, she just wants WDGPH to show support for the communities and the government agency taking a step in that direction. Some WDGPH board members offered their support of the letters. “If everyone stays silent on this then sometimes the provincial and federal and even the local level will think there’s no interest or any support,” said board member Guy Gardhouse. “If they see that there is an interest and response from other organizations then that encourages them to pursue what they’re doing. I see this as very positive.” Other members questioned whether there was a way to enforce the recommendations and areas of support. “We don’t have a plan with how to enforce children not being able to have access to it
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MPPs and other health units. “It’s about getting children on the right path,” Mercer said. “Children don’t know that this isn’t good for them to drink, so they may begin drinking it.” The board previously sent a letter to the Canadian Beverage Association, including a request for the association to appear as a delegation, but hadn’t received a response by the Feb. 4 meeting.
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Invites applications for a Board Member or a Board Community Member Do you want to make a difference? Do you have the passion and professional expertise to make an impact on the future of healthcare services in our community? If you answered yes, then please consider joining NWHC. North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) invites applications for Directors on its volunteer Board and community members for its Board Committees. NWHC is looking for interested leaders to help guide it through unprecedented growth and change that will come from expanded services and the construction of our Emergency Room/Ambulatory Care Project at the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital site and the building of the Minto Rural Health Centre at the Palmerston and District Hospital site. This year, the Board is especially, but not exclusively, seeking leaders with experience in: • Health care quality and performance improvement • Human Resources Management/Labor Relations • Risk Management To read the position description for a Board Director or for a community member, and to obtain a copy of the application, go to http://nwhealthcare.ca/about-us/board-directors For further information, please contact Mary MacDonald by phone (519) 323-3333 x 2256 or email mmacdonald@ nwhealthcare.ca Send your application, a letter of introduction, and your resume by Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12 noon to: Patti-Jo McLellan Shaw, Chair Nominating Committee of the Board c/o Mary MacDonald North Wellington Health Care 630 Dublin Street Mount Forest ON N0G 2L3 mmacdonald@nwhealthcare.ca Fax: (519) 323-2955
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The best laid plans Our home had been on the market for almost a year. We thought our plans were good ones. Downsizing seemed like the right choice and a good financial decision. Since we had been dealing with some health issues and needed to start thinking about a change, the plan seemed perfect. But nothing happened. We had a few nibbles but little that led us any further than getting our hopes up for a few brief frustrating moments. We agonized over what was the right thing to do according to God. Why wouldn’t He want us to
do what seemed the most sensible thing? Sell the house. Get rid of “stuff.” Reduce our debt load. According to budgeting gurus we were making all the right decisions. Why wasn’t our house selling? Turns out, God did know what He was doing and He was about to make things very clear. In September of last year, my 88-year-old father had a heart attack. He had been managing decently in his own home, although my sister and I had been taking turns caring for him and making it possible for him to stay there. It was a lot of work, but we knew Dad valued his independence and we did whatever we could to keep him happy, well fed and safe. But the time had come to make a
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decision. Dad knew he needed more help, but there was no way he would consider any type of extended care. And I had made a promise to my parents when I was young, to take care of them in their golden years. Dad was hesitant, at first, to admit that change was necessary. I can’t say I blame him. In Ecclesiastes 3, the words poetically describe how there is a season for everything. Not only that, there is a time for every purpose under heaven. I’m thinking that not only Dad was shifting seasons, our pur-
pose was shifting, too. It wasn’t going to be easy for any of us. I had to give up my tutoring. Dad had to give up a measure of his freedom. The decision was made. He would move in with us. It meant many changes. And quick ones, yet. Dad needed to sell his home. We talked about listing it, but then thought about trying to sell it ourselves. Things happened. A phone call was made and before we knew it, Dad’s house sold within the day. The day? Are you serious, God? That was my first reaction. We had our abode on the
have been able to have Dad come and live with us. It’s been a few months now. Things are working out well. We all had sacrifices to make as we shifted seasons together. But when I think upon how God worked it all out I am reminded of Isaiah 55:8-9. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” I’m not going to argue with that.
market for a year with nary a bite and Dad’s home sells at the click of a phone. It didn’t seem fair. But God isn’t in the business of listening to my complaining and tantrums. Because He knows the big picture and has a way of working all things out for good. He sometimes wisely overrides our plans. And work it out, He did. We soon realized what God was up to. If we had sold our house we would definitely have bought a smaller home and downsized considerably. And if that would have happened we would not
Musical historian shares songs in Goldstone by Caroline Sealey GOLDSTONE - East coast native Peter Boyer warmed the hearts of the audience at Goldstone United Church on one of the coldest nights of winter. Boyer, an award-winning folk song writer and singer, shared his talents during his presentation Canadian History in Song on Feb. 2. The event was sponsored by The Mapleton Historical Society. Now retired, Boyer spends his time singing and story telling in different venues across Ontario. He is a member of the folk group Same Latitude as Rome. The group decided on the name because its home, Essex County, is at the same latitude as Rome. From a young age, Boyer enjoyed different types of music but chose to focus on folk music. Most of his childhood school days were spent staring out the classroom window imagining what sport he would play next, instead of focusing on history lessons. The love of folk music changed his outlook on history. He now enjoys sharing the history behind his songs with an audience. “Folk music is the oral tradition for history. There are so
ed to Canada in 1784 at the age of 14. A self-taught surveyor, he surveyed the whole country with his wife and children, three times. In 1905, the first train robber in Canadian history, American Bill Miner, robbed a CPR train in British Columbia. His take of $50,000 lead him to a career as a train robber. An expert horseman, Miner knew how to jump from a horse onto a moving train. Once on board, Miner removed the passengers and employees and emptied the train’s safe of its contents. Some believe he coined the phrase “hands up” and was considered to be a modern day Robin Hood of sorts, as he put the safety of the passengers and crew first and did not rob them of their money or possessions. Boyer recently won an award from Folk Music Ontario, Songs From The Heart 2014 competition. His composition Song For Louis Riel won in the political category. Boyer’s new CD Early Days will debut in the coming months at the Elora Centre for the Arts and The Wellington County Museum. Boyer’s music is available on iTunes and by emailing Boyer at peterboyer@gmail. com.
Musical history lessons - Award-winning folk song writer and singer Peter Boyer shared tales of historical figures during a presentation at Goldstone United Church on Feb. 2. photo by Caroline Sealey many interesting people and the things they did in history, need to be put into song before they are lost to the next generation,” said Boyer. “We need to educate our youth before everything gets forgotten.” Folk Songs of Canada, written by Edith Fulton Fowke, is a valuable tool in Boyer’s writing. If he cannot find a song about the topic he has chosen in this book, he composes his own. He goes on to explain that if it’s not in the book, it’s probably not written.
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MAPLETON BUSINESS PROFILE Shouldn’t they be our “sweethearts” every day, and not just on Valentine’s Day? “Absolutely! But are they?” asks Dale Franklin, owner of Blooming Dale’s. Let’s be honest. We lead hectic lives and between school, work, kids and leisure pursuits, at the end of our busy days, it’s doubtful that you’re heading home to share with your sweetheart just how special they are to you every single day. In the last few years, especially with the increased influence of social media in our lives, we’ve
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décor. The bright, attractive lighting, modern shopping experience and he credits his friendly PALMERSTON - It has been a little over ments - they even offer a vegetarian menu. Just walk through the door and the aromas interior design and a welcoming atmosphere all staff and family for their teamwork in helping a year since owner/pharmacist Sherif Hanna opened the doors to The Prescription Shoppe and and atmosphere will captivate you immediately. contribute to the sense this is no ordinary trip to him to achieve his goals. He is thrilled to be part of this vibrant community and notes it is They also offer take out and catering services fill a prescription. The Fashion Shoppe. “It’s very exciting to be able to develop this very important for him to give back to the comThe success and good reception from the and are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm community has been overwhelmingly positive and Saturdays 9am to 4pm. Before or after business venture,” says Hanna, adding The Script munity. The Prescription Shoppe supports local offering Sandwiches and Paninis. schools’ fundraising initiatives and activities residents to Soup, and has spurred Hanna on to offer the best ser- enjoying a delicious experience at The Script Café is just another way to inspire Now coffee,and bagels and freshlyLions bakedClub. The Prescription the Palmerston will inspire vices possible. Building on that success, they Café, diners can take the opportunity to shop shop and dine local. He also hopes itDelicious belgian waffles.Shoppe Baking from Mae’s. and Anna Fashion Shoppe offer customerhave recently added and opened The Script or have prescriptions filled. The Prescription other Palmerston businesses and entrepreneurs NEW Ice cream cakes for all occasions. friendly shopping hours: Monday to Friday 9am to take a second look at Palmerston’s potential. Shoppe offers complete pharmaceutical care in Café, resulting in “three great shops in one great Crystal Dobben He is also quite pleased they contribute by to 6pm and Saturdays 9am to 3pm. Free local a department store setting. In addition to home location.” The Script Café is a gathering place LOCATION Free WiFi Hairstylist / Nail Technician for people to converse and enjoy delicious home ashealth of care, compounding services, and ostomy offering local employment. Hanna’s 30 years delivery to the surrounding area is available for WELLINGTON ST. S., DRAYTON prescriptions and every Wednesday seniors save of experienceOntario as a pharmacist and21 businesssupplies, boasts a complete cooked meals, and baked goodies. With February 17, The Fashion Shoppe 83 Wellington St S, Drayton, Located in pastries Drayton 519-502-8325 needs of 15%. Drop by for a pleasurable shopping and line of upscale women’s fashions and acces- man assisted him in identifying the a subtle but not pretentious décor, The Script 2015 Call/Text 519-881-9464 www.mapletonfw.com Mon-Thu: 6am-5pm dining| Fri: experience, 261 Main St., Palmerston. the local community - working hard with the6am-4pm wedding and reception Café is an excellent choice, especially for those sories, including unique519-638-5112 to book yourout appointment. Sat: 7:30am-4pm | Sun: 11:30am-4pm The Prescription Shoppe and Fashion Shoppe: town to develop new business models that work. favours,Tues-Thurs hair care accessories, looking to dine without sacrificing a healthy decorations, party Hours: 9am-6pm | Fri 9am-8pm | Sat 9am-1pm lifestyle or who have special dietary require- toys, books and gifts for all occasions, plus home Hanna’s goal is to continue to offer a one-stop 519-343-3912. The Script Café: 519-417-8574. Exclusive Brand Coffee Daily Specials Home Baking “Your Complete Car CareHome Centre” Cooking Home Soups $ .95 Sandwiches/Wraps Salads Plus taxes. Based on a gas engine and 6 litres of oil. All Day Breakfast OPEN AT 6AM MONdAy - FRIdAy Eat in or take out TAKE OUT COFFEE & TEA Ask about our catering Hours: Weekdays: 6am-4pm Saturday: 7am-3pm for all occasions
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