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Alma Toy Show - Local youngsters J.P. Kaikaenen, Brodey Bessy, Cole Bessey and Sean McArthur pose with one of the many displays at the Alma Optimist Toy Show on March 16. RIGHT: Vendor Norma Siegner of Georgetown was all smiles with some bears for sale. Organizer John Broadfoot says the success of the show, now in its 23rd year, continues to surprise him. Broadfoot said initially he would have been happy to have the show last five years. “Like anything else, the show is what you make of it ... it doesn’t just happen,� Broadfoot said. He maintains that the Alma Community Centre is perfectly suited for this event and notes the Alma Optimists have offered tremendous support over the years. photos by Mike Robinson
Wellington Warrior Challenge returns to Mapleton on June 21 MAPLETON The Wellington Warrior Challenge will return to the township this spring. On June 21 the Wellington County unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be hosting its second annual spring Warrior Challenge at Mapleton’s Organic Dairy, located on Wellington Road 7, from 10am to 4pm. “In 2014, there are more cancer survivors than ever able to call themselves warriors in the face of cancer,� organizers state in a press release. “This is in part due to the groundbreaking research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society which would not be possible without the support of caring community partners.� The Wellington Warrior Challenge isn’t an average 5km charity run. Participants must struggle through mud and a variety of obstacles. “From fitness junkie to
couch potato, this mud run is guaranteed to test all fitness levels and leave a grin on every beautiful, muddy face,� organizers state. Participants are encouraged to run and fundraise as a team. Local refreshments are available on site of this familyfriendly venue, “where spectators have almost as fun watching as participants do getting dirty for a fantastic cause.� The inaugural spring Wellington Warrior Challenge on June 1, 2013, also held at Mapleton Organic Dairy, saw more than 200 participants raise a total of $43,535. For the past two years, the society has also held a fall Warrior Challenge at the Cox Creek Cellars property south of Fergus, raising more than $100,000 at the two events. Visit www.cancer.ca/ WellingtonWarriorChallenge to register a team, raise funds as a participant, or donate.
Warrior challenge returns - The second annual spring Wellington Warrior Challenge will be held at Mapleton Organic Dairy on June 2. Last year’s inaugural event raised $43,535 for the Wellington County unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Community News file photo
Township refunds fees to property owner for water/sewer services not provided by Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD - Mapleton council has approved a refund of payments to a property owner here for waste and wastewater charges total-
ing almost $5,800 and dating back to 2007 after learning the charges were levied against a building not hooked up to municipal water or sewers. The situation came to light
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when Corix Water Services was installing a water meter at 20 McGivern Street, Moorefield. The property is owned by Bob Ralston, who attended a council meeting on Jan. 28 to
discuss the issue. He advised township staff he has no services inside a garage on his property and that the “E-1� pump at the property has not been connected for some time.
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“What in the heck am I paying this money for?� Ralston asked. At the March 4 meeting, CAO Patty Sinnamon reported Continued on page 3
Accident involves 18 vehicles ARTHUR - Three people were taken to hospital after an accident involving 18 vehicles on Highway 6, just south of Arthur on March 15. Wellington County OPP say police officers along with Wellington North Fire Services, Mapleton Township Fire Rescue, and Guelph-Wellington EMS responded to the crash on Saturday just after 4pm. Police say blowing snow and gusting winds created very difficult driving conditions along with poor visibility. The three people transported to hospital suffered non-life threatening injuries. The Arthur Community Centre was opened for the other drivers involved in the collision to keep them warm during the police investigation. Highway 6 was closed for over two hours from Wellington Road 109 to Wellington Road 17.
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