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Friday, March 8, 2013
Firefighters clash with OPP in hockey game for Camp Bucko
Munsch-kins on ice - Munsch Mania was the theme as the Drayton District Figure Skating Club held its 2013 skating carnival on March 1 and 2. LEFT: Senior skaters performed a routine based on the classic Robert Munsch story The Paper Bag Princess. ABOVE: Younger skaters work on their number during dress rehearsal on Feb. 28. photos by Patrick Raftis
GRCA signs new deal to sell power from Conestogo Dam MAPLETON - Revenue from the sale of power produced at the Conestogo Dam is projected to average $250,000 per year over the life of a new 20-year contract signed with the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). The new contract provides an initial purchase price .0714 cents per kilowatt hour, states a report prepared by GRCA director of engineering Dwight Boyd, and received as information at the authority’s annual general meeting held on Feb. 28. The price is indexed annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
In his report, Boyd notes the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Hydroelectric Contract Initiative (HCI) price of .0714 cents is more than three times the 2012 average spot market price of .0228 cents per kilowatt hour. A similar contract is in place for sale of hydro electricity from the Shand Dam generating station. Staff were authorized, through board resolution, to pursue power purchase agreements for Shand and Conestogo Dam generating stations. The new purchase contract is effective Jan. 1.
In December 2009 the OPA released details of the HCI program. The initiative allows existing hydro producers and suppliers to enter into 20-year agreements with OPA for the sale of electricity. The contract price is established at a rate of 6.9 cents per kilowatt-hour in the base year of 2009. Each year, this price is adjusted by the value of the CPI. A 20-year HCI contract was executed for Shand Dam in September of 2010. GRCA has been producing hydro power at Conestogo Dam since 1991. This hydro plant failed in the summer of
2004, and a new refurbished plant was brought back into production in September of 2006. Power from this site was sold to Ontario Electric Finance Corporation, (OEFC) under a 20-year contract that expired on Sept. 25, 2011. Since the expiry of the OEFC contract, power produced at Conestogo Dam has been sold on the spot market at the spot market price. To qualify to enter into a new contract with OPA for sale of hydro from Conestogo Dam, hydro metering upgrades were required. The upgrades were required to bring the metering at Conestogo Dam up to
current standards and satisfy obligations from the original 20-year contract with OEFC. “By establishing a firm price for hydro produced over the next 20 years, the HCI contract provides for a stable and predictable revenue source, and removes the uncertainty related to selling hydro at spot market prices,” the report states. While revenue is expected to average $250,000 per year, the report notes, actual revenue varies from year to year based on discharge from the dam. Revenue is higher in wet years and lower in dry years due to water availability.
by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – It will be “Guns and Hoses” on ice, as Mapleton firefighters and Wellington County OPP officers face off in a charity hockey game here on March 23. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson says a team of about 15 local firefighters, himself included, has been assembled to take on the OPP squad. “I don’t know how many they have, but they played a game with the high school kids (a fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving involving Norwell District Secondary School students), so they should be pretty good,” Richardson noted. The firefighters’ team, which is planning to hold a practice session prior to the big game, will include some pretty good skaters, said Richardson. As for his own prospects, he says, “I’m going to put on my skates and see what happens.” All proceeds from the game, which begins at 5:30pm, will go to Camp Bucko, which provides an opportunity for children recovering from burn injuries to meet other children who share similar feelings and experiences in a camp environment. “We’ve given to them before and it’s a good cause,” noted Richardson. Admission to the game is by donation at the door. “It should be fun,” Richardson commented.
Youth centre plans Mud Run fundraiser DRAYTON - The Drayton Youth Centre is planning an event organizers hope will attract plenty of people to town on June 1. Inspired by the popular Tough Mudder events, the centre is planning a six-kilometre “Mud Run,” which will take advantage of the village’s picturesque river and trails. Unlike the military-style training character of Tough Mudder events, organizers promise the local mud run will be “a little less painful,” but will still include numerous obstacles and “definitely lots of mud and water.” The purpose, organizers note, “is to have a mess of fun.” It’s also a fundraiser for the Drayton Youth Centre. Registrants, who must be 14 or older, will receive a numbered bib and a kit with coupons and gifts from local businesses as well as the sig-
nature DYC Mud Run T-shirt and wristband. Participants who sign up early on the running room website will pay $60 until the end of March. The fee will be $65 in April and May. Anyone raising a minimum of $120 in support will receive $40 back on registration fees. Participants can also sign up as a team of four to eight members. Businesses or sports teams can challenge other businesses/teams to a friendly competition. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including
best outfits, most team spirit, most helpful, and of course, first across the finish line. “Sign up today and start planning and training for Drayton’s first ever mud run,” organizers urge. Participants may sign up at http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=8809. They may also follow the event on Twitter and Facebook. For more information or to be a volunteer crew member contact Donna Hirtle at 519-638-0888 or Dahl Atin 519-638-3651.
Drayton Atoms in OMHA finals DRAYTON - The Drayton Defenders Atom Rep team beat Ridgetown 8-1 on March 3 to advance to the OMHA finals against Woodville. Drayton swept the series three games to none, also winning 10-1 in Drayton on Feb. 27
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and 3-0 in Ridgetown on Feb. 28. Due to distance, all games in the OMHA final series will be played on weekends. The series begins this Saturday, March 9 with a game at the PMD Arena Continued on page 2
Genealogy Day - Members of the Mapleton Historical Society spent last Saturday at the Drayton branch of the Wellington County Library assisting area residents with genealogy inquiries and research. From left: society members Lori Flewwelling, Debbie Oxby (president) and Jean Campbell assist Sue Bauman of Moorefield with some research. photo by Patrick Raftis
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Drayton Atoms in OMHA finals, series begins this weekend FROM PAGE ONE in Drayton at 1pm. Game two goes the following day, March 10 in Woodville at 4:30pm. Game three is set for March 16 at 3pm in Drayton. Game four is scheduled for March 17 at 4:30pm in Woodville.
Game five is scheduled for March 23 at 1pm in Drayton. Game six is scheduled for March 24 at 2:30pm in Woodville. Under the format of the series, the first team to accumulate six points will win the OMHA Atom D championship.
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FLORADALE 3 BETHEL 2 This was the deciding game in the best-of-three A Division semi-finals. While both teams wanted to get the early lead, it was Floradale who struck for the only goal in the first period. Tim Martin fed the puck to Mike Martin, who snapped the shot in for the goal. Bethel tied the game early in the second. Matt Smith set up Brock Shoemaker. A quick shot and the game was tied.
Floradale regained the lead a minute later when Dan Martin started the play and worked the puck to Ryan Martin who buried the puck for the goal. Bethel fought back and tied the game again late in the period. Mike Seiling and Mike Veens stormed the Floradale zone, but it was Shoemaker who finished the play and tied the game. The tie was not solved in the third period, so the game went into sudden-death over-
CAMBRIDGE - Residents of the Grand River watershed are being asked to each contribute about 30 cents more to cover the cost of the environmental protection work planned by the Grand River Conservation Authority in 2013. The GRCA board approved a 2013 budget on Thursday calling for total expenditures of $30.7 million. The board is made up of 26 members ap-
pointed by the municipalities in the Grand River watershed. About $10.5 million, or one-third of the budget, comes from the municipalities of the watershed, which collect the money from residents through property taxes or water bills. The municipal share of the budget is up three per cent from 2012. The municipal share works out to about $10.35 per person
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the third, but it wasn’t enough to avoid the loss. Curtis Bults led the Missionary charge with two goals and one assist. The other goals were secured by Paul Vandenberg and Ryan Roth. Tom Chambers earned a pair of assists, while Brandon Bults, Steve Slot and Brandon Murray each had one assist. Phil Shantz scored the only Listowel goal after pouncing on a loose puck.
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NextEra makes Fortune list of most admired companies TORONTO – NextEra Energy was named number one overall among electric and gas utilities on Fortune magazine’s 2013 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” The company, whose principal subsidiaries are Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, was named tops in its industry for an unprecedented seventh straight year. In addition to being named number one overall in its sector in today’s Fortune rankings, NextEra Energy also ranked first in its sector for innovation and number one in its sector for social responsibility. In 2012, NextEra Energy was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of leading companies in North America for corporate sustainability for Wilderness survival - The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority recently provided a wilderness survival program for the Grade 5/6 class at Maryborough Public School. Students learned what to take on a winter hike, how to make a fire, roast hot dogs and make hot chocolate, and created a winter survival shelter. “Surviving” in the shelter are, from left: Alex Schwartzentruber, Tyson McClain, Aydan Zimmerman, Caleb Cribbin and Willy Smart. submitted photo
Video audition call issued for title role in Oliver! DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment is now accepting video audition submissions for the title role in it’s muchanticipated production of the hit musical, Oliver!. The live theatrical production will run at two Ontario venues during the 2013 Season: June 4 - 22 at the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene and Aug. 14 - 31 at the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton. Since 2006, Drayton Entertainment has provided over 400 young performers with the opportunity to work alongside professional actors in various productions including Disney’s High School Musical, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, Brigadoon, Robin Hood and the chartbuster Broadway musical, Annie. To enable as many young hopefuls as possible to be considered for the coveted role of Oliver, Drayton Entertainment is accepting video submissions until March 15. Aspiring actors are invited to record a video of themselves singing the memorable song Where Is Love?. Videos can be submitted to Drayton Entertainment’s casting team by following easy, step-bystep instructions outlined on the company’s website. http://
March Break at the library DRAYTON - A number of activities are planned for the upcoming March Break at the Drayton Library Branch – On March 11 from 2:303:30 pm Grades K-6 are invited to explore many versions of the familiar tale Hoodwinked/Little Red Riding Hood, and have fun participating in games and activities. Secret Garden Party is planned for March 12 from 12:30-1:30pm, again fo Grades K-6. A paperbag lunch is required. Dessert provided. On March 13 from 2-4:30pm all ages can enjoy the tale of a mouse’s eye view of the world with Stuart Little! Play games, make “little” crafts and share cheesy snacks. On March 15 starting at 11am, come and see why the Funky Mamas are one of Canada’s best loved children’s bands. “Their shows are captivating and full of laughter,” organizers state. Registration is requested.
www.draytonentertainment. com/Online/article/joinus_ youthauditions. “We have outstanding young talent in this province,” says artistic director, Alex Mustakas. “Last season we embarked on a similar search to find a young performer to star in Annie and we were blown away by the response. We look forward to reviewing the video submissions and discovering some wonderful new talent.” The submission process is open to young male performers 10 to 14 years old. Theatre experience is preferred but not critical. Enthusiasm and drive are essential. The actor cast in the role of Oliver must be available for rehearsals and performances at both venues. The Drayton Entertainment production of Oliver! is directed and choreographed by Tracey Flye, whose credits include resident director of War Horse for Toronto’s Mirvish Productions as well
as choreography for Kiss Me Kate and Evita at the Stratford Festival. Musician and vocal coach Michael Barber is the music director for the production. Based on Charles Dickens’
classic rags to riches tale, Oliver! follows the adventures of a plucky young orphan in the mean streets of 19th century London, while struggling to find a place and a family to call his own.
the fourth straight year, and for the ninth year in a row FPL received the ServiceOne Award that recognizes exceptional customer service. “Attaining and sustaining the level of performance required to achieve this recognition for seven straight years is a testament to the engagement and productivity of our 15,000 talented employees. They’re delivering excellence every day to our customers and other stakeholders, and I’m proud to be heading up such a terrific team,” said NextEra Energy president and chief executive officer Jim Robo. In 2012, NextEra Energy Canada completed the construction of the Conestogo Energy Centre, a 10-turbine wind power project in Mapleton.
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Friendly competition There’s nothing like a little friendly competition, especially when all the proceeds go to a good cause. Later this month local residents will get the chance to see which group of emergency responders works best in icy conditions, when the Mapleton Fire Rescue team takes on the Wellington County OPP in a fun, friendly hockey game. Proceeds will go to Camp Bucko, an Ontario camp which provides an opportunity for children recovering from burn injuries to meet other children who share similar feelings and experiences in a camp environment. The Camp Bucko website notes the program “gives these children temporary freedom from the everyday frustrations of being burned, a chance to share their stories and to bond with each other. Most of all though camp is a place to have fun and learn new things.” The game itself is one of a number of OPP-versus-firefighter fun competitions being held in the region. Generally billed as “Guns and Hoses,” the events give the police and firefighters an opportunity to raise their profile in the community, while raising funds for a worthwhile cause. The local game will take place at the PMD Arena on March 23 at 5:30pm, with admission by donation. As Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson points out, “it’s a good cause,” and the game sounds like a good time for all concerned. Another event, although planned for much later in the spring, is already well into the planning stages. The Drayton Youth Centre is organizing a six-kilometre “Mud Run” set to take place on June 1. Organizers are promising a somewhat gentler version of the popular extreme obstacle race type events often known as Tough Mudder or Warrior Challenge competitions. The event is a fundraiser for the youth centre, located at 21 Wellington Street South in Drayton. The youth centre is inviting interested participants to sign up early and receive a reduction on the entry fee. For information go to http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=8809. Organizers of both events will no doubt benefit from the small town community spirit which generally makes such events a resounding success in Mapleton. Patrick Raftis
Dream season
Local hockey fans are in for a rare slice of Canadiana: an allOntario hockey final. The Drayton Defenders Atom Rep hockey team recently qualified for the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) finals after taking three games straight to win the semi-final round over Ridgetown. The thrill of playing in an All-Ontario final series is one most minor hockey players never experience and, for those that do, it is often of the once-in-a-lifetime variety. While a squad this young will have quite a few more chances to make it to minor hockey’s “holy grail,” pulling it off generally requires a season in which everything clicks, from hot goaltending and timely scoring, to team chemistry and astute coaching. While reaching a provincial final is an amazing accomplishment, perhaps the biggest thrill for the young players will be a rare chance to play in packed arenas, knowing not just their families, but an entire community is behind them. No doubt Mapleton residents will fill the PMD Arena for the home games in the series, knowing that by doing so, they will play a part in the fulfillment of a young team’s dream season. The series starts this Saturday, March 9 with a home game at the PMD Arena in Drayton. See pages 1 and 2 of the Community News for the full schedule. Good luck, Defenders. Patrick Raftis
NOTICE PROVISION Council Meeting Changes TAKE NOTICE of the dates and times of the following Corporation of the Township of Mapleton Council Meetings: • Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. (this regularly scheduled meeting of council was scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m., however has been changed to start at 9:00 a.m. for budget review. The regular business of council will commence at 1:00 p.m.) An agenda will be available on the Township of Mapleton web-site - www.mapleton.ca prior to the meetings. Council, Staff and Press will receive their Agenda by email circulation.
Building our future together 2013 Community Based Strategic Plan We invite Mapleton Township Residents and business owners to comment on our new Community-Based Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is a document created to guide Council in their decision making process over the next 5 years. The Plan is posted on our website at www.mapleton.ca or you can obtain a hard copy from the Township office. Your comments are both encouraged and welcomed until March 23, 2013. Comments will be reviewed and taken into consideration before adopting the Plan at the April 9th Council meeting.
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
9:00 a.m. – Regular Meeting of Council PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 1:00 P.M. START TIME, NOW AT 9:00 A.M. FOR BUDGET REVIEW, REGULAR COUNCIL AT 1:00 P.M. 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council
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Agricultural afety Week March 10 - 16 S Farmers urged to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Get with the Planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Agricultural Safety Week OTTAWA - This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), and exclusive corporate sponsor Farm
Credit Canada (FCC) want to encourage farmers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get with the Plan!â&#x20AC;? just in time for Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 10 to 16. Canadian Agricultural
Safety Week is an annual public education campaign focusing on the importance of practicing safe agriculture. This year, organizers want to inspire farmers to develop their own written health and safety plans by hearing about the struggles, and successes of other Canadian farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about connecting the dots. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even just about managing business risks or becoming a preferred employer, although those are all great benefits of safety planning,â&#x20AC;? said CASA executive director Marcel Hacault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about making a commitment to safety. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for farmers to hear from other producers that have faced injuries, or achieved success with their own safety
planning, because producers can learn from one another and motivate each other in the process.â&#x20AC;? As part of Ag Safety Week, CFA and FCC are working with local organizations to host a FarmSafe Forum event in Guelph, featuring a day-long, free, on-farm inspection training workshop for farmers and students, as well as presentations from local farmers and community leaders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a farmer myself, I can vouch for the importance of on-farm safety,â&#x20AC;? said CFA president Ron Bonnett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes good business sense, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a responsibility we have to ourselves, our families and employees. We encourage all farmers to develop a safety plan and to take advantage of
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By Ken Thompson, Funeral Director, Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton
Community support Anyone that has suffered a loss, knows that friends and neighbors sometimes arrive before you even realize what has happened. When you live in a tight knit community the
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Maryborough Horticultural Society Begins New Season MOOREFIELD - Members and guests who attended the first meeting of the 2013 season of the Maryborough Horticultural Society learned a lot about honey bees. Speaker Janna Dodds provided a wealth of information about bees, honey and beekeeping. Dodds, herself a beekeeper, spoke about the importance of bees. She said they play an indispensable role in pollinating flowers, fruit trees and many crops. She noted about one-third of the honey bees in North America have disappeared over the last few years. Some of the reasons are: pesticides, inadequate food supply, viruses and global warming. Honey is good for you, says Dodds, who encourages people to use non-pasteurized honey. As a sweetener it has fewer calories than sugar and con-
tains vitamins. Honey is not only a healthy food, but is a great healer, she states, noting its antibacterial properties help to heal wounds. Dodds described a bee hive and the jobs of each of the inhabitants - the queen, the drones and the workers. She brought samples for the tasting of various kinds of honey which the bees had gathered from different flowers eg. dandelion, goldenrod, clover. After a question period, Dodds was thanked for her informative presentation. Because of deteriorating weather conditions, the meeting was soon brought to a close and chair, Hannah Veld wished everyone a safe trip home. The next meeting will be held on March 26 at the Optimist Hall in Moorefield at 7:30pm.
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visitation and funeral without a problem but about four or five days later they began to wonder what really happened. The emotions that they were feeling a week after the initial loss were stronger than any emotions that they had felt before. Some of the reasons that this can happen is that extended family and friends are going back to work and just aren’t able to juggle their schedule the same. The family then begins to wonder what happened. Is it something they have done that has driven everyone away,? Don’t they care that I’m feeling a loss? This is certainly not the case. We all wish the world would stop so we could take the time to completely heal before we step back outside. One way to help people through this time is to try and
will have lots of family at the house and that means that there are more people at the supper table. When they are dealing with visitation and the funeral they don’t have the time to get a meal together for everyone. So having the extra food and help around is of great assistance. After the funeral people start to go back their everyday routine. This can sometimes leave a void in a family’s support system, as for the previous few days they were almost tripping over relative and friends that were there to help. A sense of loneliness can begin to set in; not only have they lost their loved one but it feels like they have lost their friends as they have gone back to work. I have been told by a number of families that they got through the
keep in touch with them. If you live far away, try e-mailing them or giving them a call. If you live close to them, give them a call and go over for a visit. This just reminds them that people do still care and that they haven’t been forgotten. For the first little while, the conversations may be short but as time goes on things will get back to normal. You could also drop off a care package of food, this may seem strange as it may be a week or two after the funeral but sometimes it can be difficult to find a reason to cook a meal for just yourself. Inviting them over for an evening meal and visit can help to get them out of the house. There are also instances where grocery shopping is not something that they feel like
doing as well, when you go out into public you see a lot more people and they will ask how things are going. Some people will try to avoid this kind of contact for a while so the cupboards can become empty and then there is not a lot of variety for making meals either. These are just a few ideas in how to help to support someone in your community who has lost a loved one. The important thing to remember is to do what feels right for you and your family and friends. We all grieve differently and what one person feels may be different than someone else. If you have any questions please feel free to call Ken Thompson, Mary Thompson or Vic Roberts at Heritage Funeral Homes, 519-638-3072.
DONATION FOR MS - The Drayton Station of the Mapleton Fire Department recently donated $3,500 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The department members presented Donna Voison with a cheque to help the local community. submitted photo
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Bowl for Kids raises nearly $50,000 locally MOUNT FOREST - The Arthur community came out to bowl and wind up the Big Brother’s Big Sister’s North Wellington (BBBSNW) 2013 Bowl for Kids campaign on March 3. There were 36 teams on hand at the Mount Forest Bowling Centre on Sunday, including 180 bowlers who raised $16,512, putting the campaign total at $58,034, just short of the $60,000 goal. “We are confident we will reach that goal when all pledged monies are turned in,” said BBBSNW executive
director Marnie Mainland. “Each year we are amazed at the generosity of our communities and cherish their support.” Mapleton residents took their turn on the lanes Feb. 10. BBBSNW will be holding an appreciation breakfast on April 27 at St. Mary Church hall in Mount Forest and advise particpants to watch local papers for an official thank you and invitation to this event. All winners will be notified but everyone is welcome. For details on BBBSNW programs go to www.bbbsnorthwellington.org.
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MAPLETON - Three impoundment wetlands at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area, originally created in the 1980s and totaling 7.5 hectares, will be retrofitted with water control structures to improve wetland habitat value and operational flexibility. A report from Grand River Conservation Authority ecologist Robert Messier, received at the authority’s annual meeting on Feb. 28, indicates that in 2009 staff initiated a review of the habitat value and
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Clean Field Services has been in business since 2003 when Dennis Frey left a larger company he had worked for to start his own custom applicator business. CFS, owned by Dennis and Laurie Frey, is located on Concession 8 just west of County Road 12. The business started with one small self-propelled sprayer and a couple employees. Now running his own business, Dennis is able to give his customers the attention and expertise they need to keep their fields as clean as possible. The company has since expanded into seed and liquid fertilizer sales, nutrient management planning, soil sampling and crop recommendations. As with all new businesses the first years were challenging, just building up a clientele and promoting the new company in the community. Crop care is a constantly-challenging profession, as weeds and insects can provide different chal-
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In addition to owners Dennis and Laurie Frey, CFS office staff includes agronomist Gary Kuper and nutrient management consultant Gary Van Ankum. Dennis and Gary Kuper are both certified crop advisors, as well as nutrient management consultants. Craig Martin and Perry Martin, also full time staff, are licensed operators and take care of the equipment and seed delivery. Darcy Martin is the company’s newest employee who is also a licensed operator. There are also additional seasonal employees. The Freys are active members of the Moorefield Mennonite Fellowship. Dennis has been on council at Center Peel School. He is also on the steering committee for Trees For Mapleton. Gary Van Ankum and his wife Sherry Ann own a farm on the 16th of Peel where they cash crop and finish hogs. Gary is a long-time member of the Drayton Kinsmen and is part of