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Monopoly money - Raymond Ash, right, of Moorefield recently received a cheque for a $10,000 prize he won in McDonald’s restaurants’ Monopoly game. Ash found an instant win stamp on the wrapper of an egg mcmuffin he purchased at the McDonalds in Listowel on Oct. 14. He received the cash from Listowel restaurant manager Joe Vinen on Feb. 11. Ash, a self-employed book keeper, says he plans to invest half the money, pay some bills and make a few purchases. “Just small things - nothing major,” he said. photo by Patrick Raftis
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The cost of local government, in terms of pay for elected officials in the township, rose slightly in 2013, compared to the previous year. A report presented at the Jan. 28 Mapleton council meeting included a remuneration summary for all council members last year. The total cost to local taxpayers came in at $80,032, compared to $78,321 in 2012. As in most municipalities, the mayor’s costs were the highest among council members. Mayor Bruce Whale received total remuneration of $19,801. That includes a salary of $16,259, about $3,600 more than councillors, who are paid $12,646. In 2012, the mayor’s salary and expenses totaled $19,801. Whale also had meeting expenses in 2013 of $70, registration fees of $2,218, hotel
expenses of $123, mileage and parking fees of $405 and meal expenses of $245. The expenses of the four councillors are listed below in the following order: salary, meeting per diem fees, convention and seminar per diems, registration, hotel costs, mileage and parking, and meal costs: - Jim Curry, $12,646, $550, $600, $1,851, $286, $509, $3, for a total of $16,477; - Mike Downey, $12,646, $1,410, $480, $2,130, $449, $443, $45, for a total of $17,604; - Neil Driscoll, $12,646, $250, $0, $587, $0, $0, $0, for a total of $13,483; and - Andy Knetsch, $12,646, $1,670, $240, $791, $123, $205, $20, for a total of $15,695. Mapleton also has five committees whose members receive remuneration and expenses.
The total cost for all six committees in 2013 was $8,230, compared to $11,526 in 2012. Cemetery committee members Jean Campbell and Kathryn Fowler were paid $100 each for attending meetings. Meeting pay for committee of adjustment and property standards members was: Kathleen Ayres, $700; Floyd Schieck, $630; Carl Israel, $700 and Peg Schieck, $700. Maryborough housing board members received the following amounts for attending meetings Vaughn Doig, $500; Sandy Vallance, $500; Lois Donaldson, $550 and Virginia Franklin, $600. The parks and recreation committee has six members, who received the following remuneration in 2013: Dave Geddes, $250; Peg Schieck, $300; Carla Schott, $300; Lorrie Spaling, $400; Dennis Craven, $250 and Kelly Culp, $150.
Fire calls hit 10-year high in Mapleton; medical/rescue responses top list by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Local firefighters spent more time battling blazes in 2013 than any year in the past decade. In his annual report to Mapleton council at its Jan. 28 meeting, Fire Chief Rick Richardson noted the Mapleton Fire Department responded to a total of 159 incidents last year, of which 41 (26 per cent) were fire calls. A 10-year comparison shows the next highest number of fire calls in the past decade was 34 (23%) in 2005. In 2012, fire calls accounted for only 25
of 163 incidents (or 15%). The 10-year low for fires occurred in 2010, when firefighters responded to only 14 fires, 11% of the 124 incidents that year. In 2013, medical calls accounted for 47 incidents, or 31%, while 36 incidents, or 23%, were rescue calls for accidents. While the number of fire calls was up last year, Richardson noted the combination of medical and accident calls continues to represent the majority of activity. “Our major item was medi-
cal and rescue, and third was fire. That’s been pretty consistent with the last 10 years,” he said. False alarm calls accounted for 12% of all responses, with various other types of incidents making up 16% of the total. Richardson said the proliferation of cell phones is partly responsible for the number of false call outs. He said people passing the site of a controlled burn often call them in and, if they get the address wrong, there is no way of knowing the burn was pre-planned. “Of course you get out there
and find out they have a permit for it, but you have to respond,” he explained. Fire prevention In an outlook for fire prevention activities in 2014, Richardson advised council the Ontario Fire Marshal has changed the priority order of the three traditional lines of defense for fire departments. The previous priority order was: fire suppression, public education, fire prevention. That has been changed to put fire prevention and fire code enforcement first, followed by, public education, then fire sup-
pression. Fire code inspections have previously been required on complaint or to address licensing or other requirements, Richardson explained in the report. A new risk management tool will now be available to identify properties requiring inspections at certain intervals. Buildings occupied by “vulnerable people” will also require more inspections and fire drills, Richardson noted. Among the new public education initiatives proposed for 2014 by the Mapleton depart-
ment is a public safety day at the PMD Arena for students in Grades 1 to 4 at all local schools. The students would be brought in for half-day sessions with presentations by representatives of the OPP, EMS, public health unit, farm safety, safe community committee, emergency planners, and the fire department. The local department also plans to continue its popular Fire Prevention Day Breakfast and develop a department brochure explaining burn permits, recruiting, emergency preparedness and other topics.
Organizational review underway in Mapleton
Bowl for Kids - Members of the Mapleton and Minto communities hit the lanes at the Mount Forest Bowling Centre for the kick-off to the annual North Wellington Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids fundraiser on Feb. 9. Forty teams with 191 bowlers raised $14,021. Josh Heiliger, right, and his “little brother” Matthew, left, were among the participants. photo by Patrick Raftis
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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The future of the vacant public works director position in Mapleton is being dealt with as part of an organizational review. The township has been without a public works director since former director Larry Lynch was terminated on Dec. 11. On Jan. 14, Mapleton council held an in-camera session to deal with a report from CAO Patty Sinnamon titled “Public Works and Administration Overview – Organizational Restructuring.” On Jan. 28, another in-camera session on the topic of “organizational review” was held by council. Sinnamon told the Community News council is considering the nature of the position as currently structured and possible changes as part of an overall organizational
Rebuilding on hold - Only this door and supporting brickwork remained standing after the primary Mapleton public works building was destroyed by fire on Nov. 29. Mapleton council is still considering its options for rebuilding. photo by Patrick Raftis review. “We’re still working through that and haven’t’ really decided what that’s going to
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81’s take 2-0 lead in series
Silver Stick silver - Rachel Kinzel, front, of Mapleton tends goal for the Milverton Royal Midget B team which won the silver medal at the women’s Silver Stick Championship. The team won four of the six games it played at the tournament in Sarnia on Feb. 2, but lost 4-1 to a team from Petrolia in the finals. submitted photo
PALMERSTON - The Mapleton Minto 81’s took a commanding lead in their bestof-seven playoff series with the Lucknow Lancers, winning two games in convincing fashion last weekend. The 81’s, who finished first in the WOAA Senior AA north division beat the Lancers 9-2 in Lucknow on Feb. 7 and won 9-1in Palmerston on Feb. 8. The series continues this weekend with games Feb. 14 in Palmerston at 8:30pm and Feb. 15 in Lucknow at 8pm. Game 5, if needed, would be Feb. 16 in Palmerston at 4pm.
Service recognized - Jim Driscoll, left, was recognized for 30 years of municipal service at the Mapleton council meeting on Jan. 28. Driscoll joined the staff of the former Peel Township in 1984. Mayor Bruce Whale presented Driscoll with a certificate recognizing his years of service. photo by Patrick Raftis
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Community, Missionary end season with wins COMMUNITY 4 LISTOWEL 2 Listowel opened the scoring midway through the first period. Trevor Streicher centred a pass to Phil Shantz, who snapped the puck into the net for the goal. Community responded with a pair of goals to take the
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sunDAY, February 16 Pee Wee R vs. Ridgetown, 1:30pm Atom R vs. Zurich, 3:15pm Juveniles vs. Milverton, 5:30pm Public Skating, 7:00pm-8:20pm monDAY, February 17 Family Day Skating sponsored by Heartland Veterinary Professional Corp., 1:00pm-2:50pm wednesDAY, February 19 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:20pm Novice LL vs. South Bruce, 5:30pm Atom LL vs. South Bruce, 6:30pm thursDAY, February 20 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:00pm Pee Wee LL vs. Mitchell, 7:00pm
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Contribution recognized - Jim and Marlene Dennie, owners of the Redwood Restaurant in Clifford, were recently recognized for their contribution to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, including $2,800 in proceeds from the restaurant’s annual Breakfast with Santa. Local members of the Pal Mocha Shriners were joined by Kassidy Smits, front, granddaughter of Robert and Sharon Naylor of Drayton, who was treated in a Shrine Hospital in Pennsylvania, for the presentation of a recognition plaque to the Dennies. Back row from left are: Robert Naylor, Miles Dadson, Jim Doig, Clarke Richardson, Brad Richardson, John Blue, Jim Dennie, Marlene Dennie and Rob Bingham. photo by Patrick Raftis
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by Patrick Raftis CLIFFORD - Kerry Smits looked every bit the typical eight-year-old girl as she casually walked through the Redwood Restaurant to thank owners Jim and Marlene Dennie for their contribution to Shriners Children’s Hospitals. But in Kerry’s case, the short walk on Feb. 1 might not have been possible without treatment over several years at a Shriners facility. “I don’t think she would be walking right now if it hadn’t been for the Shriners Hospital,” said Kerry’s mother, Melanie Smits of Acton. When Kerry was one year
old, she was treated at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Erie, Pennsylvania for vertical talus, a rare deformity of the foot found in newborns, and a too-short Achilles tendon. A pin was inserted in her foot to hold the talus in place and her tendon was lengthened. She returned for further surgery when she was five and received a positive report at a checkup last summer. “They say everything is good,” said Melanie. Although she and her husband David didn’t access it, Melanie said that in addition to providing world class treatment facilities, Shiners will also as-
sist in covering expenses for families. Melanie’s parents, Robert and Sharon Naylor, are Drayton residents and Robert is a member of the Pal Mocha Shriners. He explained the Shriners will cover meals, accommodations and even travel costs for parents who need it. In December, the Dennies donated the proceeds, a total of $2,800, from the Redwood’s annual Breakfast with Santa to Shriners Children’s Hospitals. Melanie and Kerry joined local members of the Pal Mocha Shrine Club in presenting them with a plaque on in appreciation of the contribution.
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Outrage delayed Many things were promised in the run up to the 2014 federal budget released on Tuesday after the Community News was sent to press. By now we know whether Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Conservative government delivered on rumoured carrots for rural Canadians, ranging from funding for infrastructure to improved internet service. We should also know how they propose to shrink the longstanding gap between what Canadians and Americans pay for the same goods in favor of consumers on this side of the border. Mostly, of course, what we’ll be seeing is continued austerity, as the government strives to hit its balanced budget target in 2015. What we won’t see is a move to correct an offensive decision in the 2012 budget that delays the age at which workers can access Old Age Security benefits from 65 to 67. Federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair recently revived the debate in a speech to his own caucus, when he indicated his party would seek to restore the retirement age to 65. The Tories managed to increase the age for retirement for ordinary Canadians with remarkably little backlash, largely through a cynical delaying tactic which sees the increase phased-in so as not to affect imminent retirees. While those who benefit from the move might view that as thoughtful and fair, it will hardly seem so to today’s younger workers, who will eventually wonder why the generation of taxpayers that squandered the country’s wealth while running up massive debt to fund generous social services programs for their own benefit get to retire on target, while younger generations are compelled to spend a few more years working away at cleaning up the mess. That’s if they can find a job at all in the train wreck of an economy the baby boom crowd is leaving behind. It may seem cliché to dump on boomers, but the reality is, in the days when they made up the bulk of the transient workforce, they enjoyed an unemployment insurance system that could be accessed at will, regardless of whether they left their job because they were laid off or ticked off. As soon as they reached the age where they were secure in the workplace establishment, they allowed governments to tighten the rules so their own children were required to jump through a series of hoops worthy of a circus act in order to access needed jobless benefit. We can’t afford such excess, they claimed. And so of course it stands to reason that a baby boomer prime minister would see to it that his contemporaries are well taken care of in their golden years, at the expense of the next generations, which will also have to come to grips with the reality of funding a health care system that is also overburdened with aging boomers. If there was ever a contest for a slogan to define the attitude of the post-war population explosion progeny our entry would be something along the lines of “Get in while the getting’s good.” Mulcair may just be on to something, although it remains to be seen if today’s younger workers can summon the appropriate level of outrage and electoral impetus over an injustice that no doubt today seems a long way off. Patrick Raftis
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RURAL MAILBOXES During periods of winter snow removal mailboxes are sometimes knocked down through no fault of the plow operators. If your mailbox posts are in poor condition, improperly installed or in the wrong location it is the owner’s responsibility if the mail box is damaged. The Township will NOT replace damaged mailboxes unless there are clear indications they were hit by a plow during their snowplowing operations. It is very important for residences to keep their mailboxes clear of snow and visible from the road.
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society The Drayton Flax Mill As related in a previous article the Canadian Flax Mills erected buildings in 1911 to house a flax mill and a dynamo to supply electric power for the mill and the village lighting system. This company had its head office in Toronto and a larger mill in St. Catharines. The first buildings were erected in the summer of 1911 in time to process that year’s crop. The local newspaper reported that 42 natives from Southampton were in the area to assist in the flax pulling. For the next couple of years the
mill operations were expanded to include lumber milling and wood working. They manufactured broom, axe and other tool handles. In January 1914 it was reported the company employed from 25 to 30 workers at a premium wage. They were busy “turning out” the 5,000 hockey sticks ordered. A new building to house machinery was built in the spring of 1914. By October of that year the company had added a night shift in response to a large order for saddletrees from the army. That same year the name was changed to
Drayton Mills and the main processing of flax was to be moved to the St. Catharines mill. At a banquet for executives and employees held at the Queen’s Hotel in November 1914, the mill manager announced that the company had a monthly payroll of nearly $2,000. The company would concentrate on the wood milling. Whether the flax milling process was ever moved to St. Catharines we don’t know. However, by 1917 linen fabric for aeroplane wings was in
great demand and the local flax mill was humming. Local farmers were growing more flax. In August it was reported that 150 natives had arrived from Southampton to pull the estimated 700 tons of flax. Even with these experienced workers there was still a labour shortage. At a public meeting in early September it was decided to arrange to have local school pupils do the work. It was called “The Flax Project.” Even more flax was grown in 1918, and the flax mill executives decided to build an
Les Misérables heads 2014 theatre playbill CAMBRIDGE - After months of rampant public speculation, Drayton Entertainment’s artistic director Alex Mustakas recently announced Les Misérables will be the organization’s flagship production for the 2014 Season. The coup is the result of years of efforts to secure the rights to one of the biggest and most successful productions in Broadway history. The epic musical will play the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge on June 11 through Aug. 2, and the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend Aug. 7 to 30. “It has been a personal dream to bring this musical to our audience,” says Mustakas. “Les Misérables is without a doubt the most ambitious production in our organization’s history. We are invigorated by the challenges inherent with mounting a true mega-musi-
cal.” The secrecy surrounding the production the last four months has created much intrigue throughout Canada’s theatre community and among the general public. Over 10,000 tickets had already been snapped up by enthusiastic theatregoers prior to the title’s release. Based on the Victor Hugo novel, Les Misérables was created by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg. Set in 19th century France, Les Misérables tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean who is hunted for decades by the ruthless police officer Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s young daughter, their lives are forever changed ... along with the destiny of an entire nation. “A testament to the survival of the human spirit, Les Misérables is a tour-de-force
production that takes audiences on an unforgettable emotional journey through broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption,” says Mustakas. “This show will attract audiences from across the province, and become a landmark production in our history,” he added. Regular performance tickets are $42 for adults; $25 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances and groups of 20 or more are $34. Tickets are on sale through the Drayton Entertainment box office in person, toll-free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866) or online at www. draytonentertainment.com. Drayton Entertainment’s 2014 season at other venues have also been announced. King’s Wharf Theatre Penetanguishene: - Peter Pan June 4 to 21;
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Mapleton appoints temporary acting CBO MAPLETON – Wellington North’s chief building official has been appointed to the same position for Mapleton Township in an acting capacity. Council here named Darren Jones acting chief building official at the Jan. 28 meeting.
Former chief building official David Kopp resigned on Aug. 31, but was reappointed as acting chief building official in September, when Jones was appointed as acting building inspector/plumbing inspector. CAO Patty Sinnamon said
the plan at that time was for both Kopp and Jones to work part-time until a full-time CBO could be hired. However in October, another acting CBO, Don Johnson, a retired building official from Ingersoll, was appointed.
Splash pad proposed for ABC Park FROM PAGE three At its Jan. 28 meeting council passed a resolution giving support in-principal for the project. 50/50 proposals Two proposals for the township’s 50/50 funding program for 2014 came forward at the
Jan. 20 PCR meeting. Members of a Glen Allan citizens group have decided lights for the new tennis court in the village are a higher priority than putting up boards for an ice rink around the court and are requesting support for the $10,000 project.
The Moorefield Athletic Association is proposing installation of an LED sign in the village and is seeking 50/50 funding for the $28,000 cost, spread over two years. Council deferred resolutions for both projects and directed staff to look into them.
Court of Revision, the business assessment on the property had been appealed and removed. It would appear that the company may have abandoned the property because records show that the land and whatever buildings remained were sold for tax arrears in 1934. The demand for linen dropped quickly after the war ended in 1918. Perhaps the Drayton Flax Mill, like any company loosing the greatest demand for their product, found it impossible to continue operations. submitted by Jean Campbell
addition to the Drayton plant. The Ontario government had appointed the Organization of Resources Committee. One of their mandates was to recruit flax pullers. They published large ads in local papers urging women and boys and girls over 15 years to do the work. In addition to the experienced flax pullers from Southampton there were another 200 or more recruited to work in local fields. The Drayton Flax Mill operated for couple more years, but the village tax assessment rolls reveal that by 1923, through the
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By Pastor Mark McCready Alma Bible Church, Alma
Love is a sacrifice If you were watching the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 you may have picked up the idea that owning a certain product or driving a certain kind of car would be the key to the successful launch of a relationship. I got a kick out of the Hyundai commercial that stars one of the lead actors from the television show The Big Bang Theory. In it John or “Leonard” as he is known on The Big Bang Theory, finds himself alongside a cute girl driving the same car as him. Leonard begins efforts to flirt but with no success. I guess a Hyundai
just isn’t enough. Another perspective on success in relationships has to do with compromise. If both parties are willing to compromise then you will have success. The idea is that if both the husband and the wife were to each give 50 per cent then you have the 100% total required. Regrettably, what happens in reality is that we all then look for our spouse to put out their 50% and when we don’t see it we walk away. As a pastor, I have learned over the years that success in relationships has absolutely nothing to do with what car you drive, what beer you drink, how much money you have, or even how willing you are to compromise. Success in a relationship actually hinges on
your own willingness and ability to sacrifice 100% of yourself in order to meet the needs of the other. That is what love is. Love is a choice to willingly sacrifice of yourself in order to satisfy the needs and desires of the other. The Bible is actually pretty clear on this. As an example, consider the writings of John, a follower of Jesus. A record of what he wrote is found in John 15:13 where we read the following: “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” That is pretty straight forward. The ultimate expression of love is ones willingness to sacrifice, to lay down his own life for the sake of his friend. The same idea is repeated in Philippians chapter 2 verse 3.
There, the author, whose name is Paul, tells us that “if there is any love” that we should “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” That is a pretty serious challenge to view the object of our love as more important than ourselves. The implications are pretty simple. Write down your list of wants and needs. Now get your spouse to write down his or her needs. When done, throw out your own list and focus exclusively on the list of your spouse. That is the implication of what Paul is teaching here. Yeah, that’s right. It isn’t easy. Truth be known we all fall short. Even though we may physically throw the list out, we have it written in our minds
and hearts. If we realize it or not, we have a God in heaven who has shown us this very love. He has seen the needs of humanity. He has seen our sorrow; he has seen the pain that sin has caused in our world. Rather than sitting high and lofty with no care for us, He has shown us love. The Bible tells us in John chapter 3 verse 16 that He loved us so much that He gave us His only Son. That word “gave” is a loaded word. Implied in that word is not just that Jesus would come to us and live with us, but that he would eventually die for us. God’s love was shown in His giving up his only Son to die on the cross for each and every one of us. The death of His
Son was so that we would have life. Jesus paid the penalty of sin so that we could have the forgiveness of sin. It was total sacrifice. It was love. So, here we find ourselves in the season of love Valentine’s Day. Let me ask you: the person you are in a relationship with - do you love them? If you do, then perhaps the next time you tell them you love them, show it in a very real way. Take something from their needs or wants list and make it happen. Give up something from your routine, from your list, in order to satisfy something on their list. My hope and prayer is that each of us would rethink this word “love” and come to understand that it’s not a feeling but an act of total sacrifice.
Floradale, Drayton tie in final game; Freeman wins scoring race FROM PAGE TWO MISSIONARY 4 BETHEL 1 Missionary scored the only goal in the first period. Bryan Deen teed up Paul Vandenberg near the blue line. Vandenberg ripped a low shot along the ice to send the puck through the crowd and into the net. Missionary added another goal to open the second. Scott
Vandepas set up Bryan Deen who rang the puck off the inside of the post for the goal. A heads-up play gave Missionary another goal late in the period. Dave Scholten blasted a shot off the back boards and Scott Vandepas buried the puck in for the goal. Bethel finally responded early in the third. Brandon Shoemaker sent Brandon
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This was a game to determine who would win the trophy for the most points. Floradale’s Tim Freeman began the game as league leader with 22 goals and 20 assists for 42 points. However, Eric Decker for Drayton followed close behind with 17 goals and 24 assists for 41 points. The first goal of the game did not come until well into the
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Neither team scored again and neither Decker or Freeman gained a point in this tightly fought game. Play-offs begin on Feb. 17: ‘A’ Division semi-finals will see Floradale vs. Bethel at 8pm and Drayton vs. Community at 9pm; followed by Missionary vs. Listowel at 10pm for the ‘B’ Division semi-finals. submitted by Willard Metzger
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Mapleton Business Profile Blooming Dale’s takes ‘the business of love’ very seriously
Blooming Dale’s offers a few what is desired. All consultations are three drop-off locations free of charge February ... a month devoted to they are “just right”! The business has a long list of “perks” to booking locally. Brides free, but need to be pre-booked. The on the day of the wedding. On-site love. “At Blooming Dale’s, we take satisfied bridal couples who can attest receive their attention throughout the bride receives a free throw-away bou- setup and delivery of the reception the business of love very seriously,” to Blooming Dale’s desire to provide booking process and staff are always quet, ensuring that she will be able to flowers is also included, and can be says owner Dale Franklin. “Although the best in service and value at this willing to meet as many times as is keep the masterpiece that she chose so arranged for either the day before or necessary to make sure that they know lovingly. Blooming Dale’s also offer the day of the wedding. Valentine’s Day is the day when many important time in their relationship. “We want to ensure that everypeople take a moment to reflect on thing looks wonderful on your special the special people in their lives, by day,” says Franklin. this time of year, here at Blooming As a small-town full service flower Dale’s, we’re already working hard shop, staff often know their customers to help brides and grooms prepare for well, or they’ve been referred by a the beginning of their lifelong comfriend. Way back, almost 12 years ago mitment to one another.” when Blooming Dale’s opened, shop Franklin says people often ask owner Franklin made a conscious what the most popular month is to get decision to build the wedding busimarried, and that varies from year to ness slowly, and without advertising. year. It used to be that June was the The Community News, Friday, way, December 2013advertising PAGE FIVE “That our 13, only month to get married. was gained through the word-of“Some years, we find the trend mouth advertising of satisfied bridal leans heavily toward autumn wedclients,” she said. “It has proven to be dings, and then other years, we Photo by Photo by a successful method. Our brides know are busy, busy, busy in the spring! Submitted Photo Signature Photography Goldenview Photography that when they come into the shop, Whatever time of year our clients they will be treated with respect and decide to ‘tie the knot,’ we’re here care. They have enough stress preparto lend our assistance and expertise ing for this most beautiful of days, to make sure their day is made a without worrying about how their little more special through their flower wedding flowers will look and whethchoices,” says Franklin. er or not they will go over budget!” Maureen Ten Hoopen is Blooming The Community News, Friday, Dale’s January 3, 2014that PAGE FIVE Blooming takes worry Dale’s trusted wedding designer. She away. As they tell their brides: now has many years of experience in helpthat you’ve booked with us, you can ing to guide and encourage brides and put flowers on the “do not worry” list! grooms while they make their wedWhen you set this most important ding flower choices. 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Hollingshead (1851) and age, a British subject, and be 24 Wellington St.,reeve Drayton There were to be five coun- history books list the members The poll was to “compossessed, for their own use, of had to be male, 21 years of O’Callaghan was the first experience and he credits friendly décor. at The ments - they offer a drayton@wellingtonadvertiser.com vegetarian menu. PALMERSTON - It has beena afreehold little over of municipal councilhis from their cillors modern elected forshopping the township. 11 bright, o’clock attractive A.M., andlighting, a land owner (as described mence dwelling house andevenage, of Peel. (1850) staff and after family incorporation for their teamwork in helping interior design and a and welcoming Just walk through door andorthea aromas a year since owner/pharmacist Hannain the township. until the year of At the all first meeting until 4 P.M., may atmosphere for a the candidate) tenant, held lot of ground Legislation passed in Sherif to achieve his goals. He1998. is thrilled to be contribute to the sense is no ordinary trip to thehim atmosphere captivate immediately. openedamended the doors to Prescription Shoppe publication, the election councillors adjourned until 10 this o’clock resident in theyou municipality for be Those and exemptandfrom serv- will 1850 theTheGeneral 7668 Line us: part of this vibrant community andJean notes it is fill a prescription. alsowere offer take outEighth and catering services The FashionAct, Shoppe. were to elect, from amongst next day,Contact and continue the previous 12 month peri- A.M. council Municipal changing the ing on municipalThey submitted by Campbell R.R.#2 Drayton 519-638-3457 very important for him to give back to the com“It’s very exciting to be able to develop this and are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm The success and good reception from the districts or counties, and set- all persons over 60, members od before the date of the writ till 4 in the afternoon of such themselves, a reeve as Head of N0G cleanfld@hsfx.ca says Hanna, adding The Script munity. The Prescription Shoppe supports local to 1P0 4pm. Before or after business venture,” community has been overwhelmingly positive and Saturdays 9am and activities and has spurred Hanna on to offer the best ser- enjoying a delicious experience at The Script Café is just another way to inspire residents to schools’ fundraising initiatives The Fashion Prescription vices possible. Building on that success, they Café, diners can take the opportunity to shop shop and dine local. He also hopes it will inspire and the Palmerston Lions Club. The ShoppecustomerCargo Trailers, Shoppe and Fashion Shoppe offer have recently added and opened The Script or have prescriptions filled. The Prescription other Palmerston businesses and entrepreneurs Township council to519-417-8574 be partfriendly of a coffin. construction andlook repair were peared July FROM PREVIOUS shopping•Moorefield. hours: to Friday 9am take a second at Palmerston’s potential. care in to Café, in PAGE “three great shops in one great Shoppe offers complete pharmaceutical ClothingMonday • Jewellery Carresulting Haulers, approved the move at thelocal July Further investigation revealed reviewed by Mapleton council Organizers of the Mapleton municipality’s five-year roads e6pm Car • Wedding to and Saturdays 9am to 3pm. Free He is also quite pleased they contribute by a department store setting. In addition to home location.” The Script Café is a gathering place lth Hea e • Hom and reception the preDump Trailers, 23 meeting, following the•remains of a 1900s-era pioat•the Julylocal 9Sales meeting. Rodeo said the inaugural event offering and bridges plan, parks and delicious home health care, compounding s plie Custom Spraying Seed Sup delivery to the surrounding area is available for employment. Hanna’s 30 years services, and ostomy for people to converse and enjoy y decorations Ostom Motorcycle Hauler of a•waterseniors and wasteneer burial A •total tenders and was•aShoppe terrific boasts startManagement toawhat they Plans recreation master plan,and water ndingprescriptions and•sentation pouground. • Com every Wednesday save of experience asseven a pharmacist businesscomplete cooked meals, pastries baked goodies. With supplies, The Fashion Party Favo Nutrient SoilofSampling urs Hair es area study Acce by ssori Watson August were assisted receivedhim with low hope willfashions become and an accesannu- man and wastewater and thedécor, The Script line of upscale women’s rounding to sur15%. •water Deliveryof Drop by for a pleasurable in the identifying the• needs a subtle but notissues pretentious Toys andrate Books shopping and and Associates. Council then Council decided to go tender being submitted by GJR al tradition in the township. new corporate strategic plan. 21 Wellington St. N Drayton, ON • Gifts experience, 261 with the15%dining Café is an excellent choice, especially for those sories, including unique wedding and reception the local community - working hard for Main all occaSt., sionsPalmerston. Seniors save on Wednesdays instructed staff to proceed with ahead with a switch to metered Construction Ltd. of Kitchener, An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 June The Prescription Shoppe and Fashion Shoppe: town to develop new business models that work. decorations, party favours, hair care accessories, looking to dine out without sacrificing a healthy 519-638-5362 csauto@dobbens.ca Main W., Palmerston 519-343-3912 water use in St. Drayton and The ScriptContinued at a bid price people took part in plus a variety Sometime between 25 dietary require- toys, books and gifts 519-343-3912. Café: 519-417-8574. goal isofto$73,991 continueplus to offer a261 one-stop for all occasions, home Hanna’s lifestyle or who have May special on next page of events from July 5 to 7 - a HST. The high bid was preand 31 the pitching machine total that may have been even sented by Nes-Crete Canada, and baseballs were removed Exclusive Brand Coffee higher were it not for some wet RR 5, Stratford, at a bid price from the batting cage at the Daily Specials of $114,247 plus HST. weather on the last day. Drayton ball diamond. Service Centre & Mobile Repair Home Baking A re-discovered pioneer Local resident Tyler No one was injured when FARM DRAINAGE Ltd. est. 1968 Robinson became a national cemetery in Drayton was slata pontoon plane flipped over Home Cooking • Service & Parts be declared an official champion. Robinson won ed toin: while landing on Conestogo SPecializing Home Soups • Mobile Repair burial groundwork by the theFarm disabled division at the Lake. Wellington County OPP Drainage, Municipal Drainage, Backhoe withprovincial Lazer, Sandwiches/Wraps Trucks, Trail agencyErosion in charge of funeral and Canadian Fence ArmRow Wrestling reported officers responded to • MTO Inspection ers & and Land Clearing, Control Salads Heavy Equip Championships in Timmins on burial services. The discovery a report of a float plane that had • All Day Breakfast ment For that personal touch, pride induring workmanship, Air Conditioning occurred excavation flipped theMONdAy lake while- FRIdAy Playing for Canada - Drayton’s June O29, ver placing first in both OPENover AT on 6AM MONday FRIday most efficient, effective & economical drainage systems. rs Eat in or take out a • Welding & of a building lot in a Drayton right armCall categolanding on June at around 42 Yeand Victoria Rumph, left, played the left TAKE OUT 3COFFEE & TEA the professionals for a free estimate. erience Ask about our catering subdivision on Dec. 17, 2012. 9:22am. with Canada’s national women’s ries.Exp Fabricating for all occasions Hours: Weekdays: 6am-4pm Saturday: 7am-3pm OPP reported at the The 2013 Terry FoxCronsberry Run Wellington Reapers of Hope, a volunsoftball team in 2013, while Steve (owner) time that Home: initially519-338-2373 two pieces of for Sept. teer organization which turns Moorefield’s Lydia Kalbfleisch, was R.R.scheduled 3, Palmerston Office:15. 519-343-3233 107 McGivern Dr., Moorefield 519-498-1422 excess produce from Canadian was selected to play for Canada Lead organizer Louise Ellis wood were dug up which apfields into meals for those in at the Maccabi Games in Israel. noted almost $25,000 was raised in 2012 for much-needneed in Third World countries, opened a facility in Moorefield. was named to Canada’s na- ed cancer research. A Message from Solid Waste Services Tenders for the 2013 proA fun family evening of tional women’s softball team by gram of sidewalk and curb fastpitch softball was held at Softball Canada on June 21. We do: the Moorefield Ball Park on Water Well Drilling, June 26. A world class game Give the Gift of Warmth Cleaning, Extensions, started at 8pm and featured an this Holiday season! Repair & Inspection by Camera. exhibition men’s game between VISIT THE FARM STORE the Hill United Chiefs and the SOCKS, MITTENS, SCARVES Cable & Rotary Equipment, Pumps, Meet the Alpacas! et E., South Perth All-Stars. n Stre et E., Len 519-846-9162 (Elora) n Stre MaiMai 28 28 519-846-9162 www.rfmalpacas.com Pressure Tanks, Decommissions. www.rfmalpacas.com shop at the Farm store! Council remained reluctant Drayton 519-338-5548 (Harriston) Jeff 519-338-5548 Water Treatment to sign on to a planDra to yton share Fortress Meadows alpaca Alpaca FaRM Farm Royal FoRtRess Mike 519-638-8928 519-638-8928 (Drayton) (Iron filters, water softeners, UV lamps, 723 8-7 -63 Wellington Rd 7, Mapleton, on ON a source water519 risk manage519 723 8-7 8024 wellington -63 MOE Certified Certified reverse osmosis, inline filters & water tests) MOE Farm store Store open Open every Every saturday Saturday 1-4pm or call Call 519-638-0132 to To Visit! ment official (RMO) with other Wellington municipalities, despite assurances the county will be funding the position on an ongoing basis.
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Three great shops, one great location - The Prescription Shoppe, The Fashion Shoppe, The Script cafe
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