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Friday, March 29, 2013

Mapleton plans budget open house MAPLETON - The township is hosting a budget open house for the public on April 2. The event, intended to provide local taxpayers with an opportunity to review the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed 2013 budget, is scheduled for 7pm at the township administration office at 7257 Sideroad 16. Staff and council members will be on hand to answer questions at the open house.

Council plans to pass the 2013 budget at its regular council meeting on April 9 at 7pm. Citizens may also make a presentation on the proposed budget at the meeting, provided they notify CAO Patty Sinnamon prior to 5pm on April 3. Written submissions received will be read at the council meeting. Copies of the bylaw will be available during regular

office hours at the township office by April 4. The budget bylaw may also be viewed on the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www. mapleton.ca. A draft budget presented at a special meeting on Feb. 21 would see council spending about $6.86 million in 2013, offset by revenues of just over $3 million, leaving a little more than $3.85 million to be raised through the tax levy.

Junior Farmers plan food bank fundraiser DRAYTON The Wellington Junior Farmers are hosting their sixth annual spaghetti dinner on April 14. The event is a fundraiser for both the Palmerston and Drayton food banks. All financial proceeds and any collected non-perishable food donations will go directly to support these two organizations. The spaghetti dinner will take place at the Drayton Agricultural Hall from 5 to 7pm. Admission is $8 per person and non-perishable food donations are also appreciated. For children under 10 years of age, tickets are $4. For more information contact Jen VanDermeulen at 519638-0378 or email wellington jf@jfao.on.ca. This year the Wellington Junior Farmers are focused on recruiting new members. Junior Farmers includes young people between the ages of 15 and 29. Many members of the local club joined when the club

Shave of champions - The Drayton Novice Rep team won the WOAA Novice McClure Division consolation title with a three-game sweep last week. ABOVE: Team members are, front row from left: Connor Martin, Dyson Parker, Carter Slott, Aiden Rumph and Ryan Martin. Centre: Jocelyn Deweerd, Blake Skerritt, Cohen McIsaac, Cole Murray and Matthew Mirda. Back: Steve Skerritt, Geoff McIsaac, Steve Slott, Ben Hennessy and Tim Martin (absent is Denver Haycock). RIGHT: A celebration in the dressing room involved shaving the beard of coach Steve Skerritt. Cole Murray was one of several players who took turns shaving eight years worth of beard growth. submitted photos

re-formed in 2008, so those members are approaching retirement in a couple of years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to see the club continue on and see some new, young keen members take over,â&#x20AC;? states VanDermeulen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are here to guide them over the next couple of years so they know what to do, and how they can be actively involved in their community, in their club and at a provincial level.â&#x20AC;? VanDermeulen noted she has taken part in many opportunities provided by Junior Farmers, including leadership camps and conferences and an exchange to Ireland in 2009. She has also competed in several provincial events such as winter games, sing swing and autumn profile, which includes farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; olympics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to share those experiences with the next group of members. I have met so many people from across the province, and it is a great networking opportunity for now and the future,â&#x20AC;? states

VanDermeulen. The Junior Farmers also participate in the Adopt-aRoad program and clean up on Wellington County Road 7 from Rothsay to the Drayton corner. This May, they will also be hosting several delegates from Europe. JFAO provides opportunities for members to take part in several exchanges to Europe, Tazmania, and across Canada. Club members also helped at the Pizza Perfect event in Elora on March 26 and 27 and were recently out to the Ag Career day in Elora on March 21, where they spoke to high school students about how Junior Farmers can help them further a career, whether they decide to pursue employment in agriculture or another field. The local groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next meeting will be held following the spaghetti dinner on April 14 at 8pm at the Drayton Ag hall and new members are welcome. Continued on page 12

Norwell girls go undefeated in Ottawa to win OFSAA championship OTTAWA - The Norwell District Secondary School girls curling team traveled to Ottawa for the OFSAA provincial championship from March 20 to 23. Representing Norwell, the CWOSSA champions, were lead Sara Driedger, second Nicole Ross, third Jacinda Schieck and skip Paige Droog, accompanied by family members and coach Tyson Smith. The competition started off at the Nepean Sportsplex 10-sheet curling facility with an opening ceremony. The girls, clad in Scottish kilts, were piped in alongside 35 other high school teams from across Ontario. The field of girls teams was split into three groups of six teams. In game one against the Fonthill team, Norwell scored three in the third end and held on for a 6-5 win despite allowing three consecutive stolen ends. Game two was 12-5 win over Glengarry District High

School. Norwell managed to load the house with rocks and guards and scored a few big ends, noted Smith. In its third game, Norwell edged Marymount Academy from Sudbury 6-5 in a game in which anything more than a single point was very hard to score. Norwell did manage to count two in the sixth end only to see Marymount Academy take two right after. In an extra end, Droog drew against two Marymount rocks to count one and win the game with Driedger, Schieck and Ross sweeping to bring it in. In game four Norwell dominated Vincent Massey Secondary School from Windsor, winning 12-2. After trading points early in the game, Norwell scored three big ends against the other team that would eventually advance out of Pool C. The teams shook hands to finalize the game after six ends. Canterbury High School from Ottawa was Norwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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game five opponent. After a closely-played defensive match Norwell managed to get up a couple points and effectively run the team from Ottawa out of rocks and count an 8-6 victory. A perfect 5-0 after round robin play, Norwell advanced to the playoffs as the number one seed. The Palmerston team then recorded a 6-5 win over Chatham Kent High School in the quarter finals. After Norwell jumped out to an early lead the experienced Chatham Kent team managed to close the gap, stealing one in the eighth to just fall short of Norwell. Norwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s semi-final opponent was Perth District Collegiate Institute â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perth is a remarkably strong team and this game could have very easily been the gold/silver match,â&#x20AC;? Smith said, noting Perth played a very defensive style, as did Norwell. After taking the only two-

point end, Norwell ran Perth out of rocks to win 5-3. Droog had to make a nearly perfect pick with great sweeping calls made by Ross and Schieck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This game should have been televised on TSN,â&#x20AC;? said Smith. The win put Norwell in the final game against Loretto Abbey of Toronto â&#x20AC;&#x153;This game was an absolute chess match with Loretto Abbey making some very thin double takeouts to stay with Norwell,â&#x20AC;? said Smith. Ross and Schieck each made double takeouts in ends five and six. Driedger provided perfect late-game shooting to put the team off on the right foot each end. Norwell ended up having to make several strategic decisions, including choosing to blank the seventh end and go into the eighth up one point and with the hammer. Loretto Abbey played a Continued on page 12

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OFSAA champs - The Norwell Girls Curling team won the OFSAA championship at the final competition in Ottawa. From left are: Nicole Ross, Jacinda Schieck, Paige Droog and Sara Driedger. Absent is team member Lindsay Brown. submitted photo

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DRAYTON 7 FLORADALE 0 With the final play-off series tied 1-1 both teams were eager to claim this game. But it was Drayton who produced a convincing win to take the lead. Drayton opened the scoring early in the first period. Scott VanOostveen carried the puck to the net and left it there for Dave Mulder. Mulder snapped a low shot that fooled netminder Jason Newton for the goal. Drayton added another goal late in the period. Rob DeWeerd collected a clearing attempt at the Floradale blue line. DeWeerd circled into the zone, side stepped a defenceman and snapped a wrist shot past the blocker of Newton. Good forechecking by Drayton earned them another goal in the final minutes of the first period. VanOostveen

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gained control of a loose puck, cut in front of the net and knifed a backhander over a fallen netminder to score. Drayton outshot Floradale 16 to 5 after the first period of play. Floradale slowed Drayton down for most of the second period but then gave up a pair of goals in the final minute. Mark Timmerman and Pat Landman set up Mike DeWeerd in the slot. A quick shot along the ice gave DeWeerd the powerplay goal. Seconds later Robyn Curry and Scott VanOostveen started a rush down the ice. Rob DeWeerd took the pass and snapped a rising wrist shot into the net. Drayton finished the game with a solid third period adding another goal at the midway point. Scott VanOostveen

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intercepted a clearing attempt and blasted a slap shot over the glove of Newton. Drayton added a final goal with a scramble at the net. Robyn Curry slipped the puck to Rob DeWeerd who snapped a shot into the open corner. Kevin Ottens turned away 23 shots for the shut out and gave Drayton a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five Nichols Finals. BETHEL 4 MISSIONARY 1 Bethel grabbed the only goal in the first period. MacKenzie Bauman sent Brandon Shoemaker skating down the middle of the ice. Shoemaker went to the net and sent a high wrist shot over the shoulder of netminder Grant Brubacher. Missionary tied the game midway through the second period with a powerplay. Bryan Deen and Steve Slot created a

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record of mill races, for water powered mills, in Hustonville, Hollen and Glen Allan. Other mills in the township were powered by steam engines. Records show that in 1871 there were eight saw mills in the township. There were several single and planing mills as well. These mills provided materials for homes, barns, wagons and carriages, furniture and handles for tools. The censuses of 1861 and 1871 record that by then many had built frame houses and outbuildings. Each small community listed in the 1871 Wellington Directory had carpenters, cabinet makers, and wagon makers, masons, plasterers and joiners, all using local products. There were brick-makers in Drayton, Glen Allan and Hollen, taking

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ble greens in season. They learned to make syrup and sugar from the sap of the maples and birch. Small animals such as rabbit and squirrel made a fine stew and their pelts could be used for clothing. Either the fruits, leaves, or both, of many plants could be used in teas and infusions for medicinal purposes. All the wood wasn’t used for fuel or burned in great piles. Logs were cut for lumber. Hardwood, particularly elm, was burned in covered pits to make charcoal, ashes leached for lye, and potash was made. All could be sold to earn what may have been the only cash a settler saw in a year. Saw mills and planning and shingle mills were important industries in the development of the township. There is

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Enjoying electives - Maryborough Public School offers students a six-week electives program run by local parents. Penny Martin organized the program, which sees parents volunteer their time to run a vast array of elective programs including: photography, art, sewing, karate, outdoor hockey, cooking, woodworking, 4-H, dance, horse care, music, knitting and woodworking. ABOVE: Jade Metzger creates a personalized bag in a sewing class run by Jan Huberts and Nancy Stevens. BELOW: Harvey Huberts gets some help in woodworking class from leader Bill Klaassen. submitted photos

DRAYTON - The book Peace Shall Destroy Many by Rudy Wiebe was written 50 years ago and expressed concern about sexual abuse within families. In a recent article editor Dick Benner states, “Statistically, one in four girls and one in six boys will experience some sort of sexual abuse/ exploitation by the age of 18.” He goes on to state, “It is time we, as a faith community, remove the cloak of secrecy from sexual abuse and deal with it openly, working harder at setting up a safe environment for our children.” The Community Awareness Training Seminar (CATS) team has announced its spring seminar is entitled Open Our Hearts/Breaking the Silence. The focus of the event is to help church leaders and the community become aware of

SUSAN WINTER FLEDDERUS the issues of sexual abuse. The group also encourages “everyone with a passion to help others through challenging times” to attend. Jim Curry, chair of the CATS team, states, “We all have the responsibility to report known occurrences of sexual abuse to the appropriate authorities, and be aware of how to assist the (victims) in

including sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, grief, family transitions and conflict, and trauma. Service providers in Wellington County will be on hand to share the resources that are available. The team also expects to have pastors, and counselors in attendance to offer their support for individuals looking for direction. This free seminar is on April 13 from 9am to noon at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church, 88 Main Street East. For additional information visit the CATS website (www. mapletoncats.org) or call Teresa at 519-638-2542. CATS is an interdenominational group that hosts seminars on issues creating challenges at home, school or the workplace. The group is supported by private donations and area churches.

finding help. “Research has shown the importance of finding help quickly, and supporting individuals during this very stressful time. This seminar will assist in recognizing the signs of individuals under stress, and how to connect with the resources that are available.” The CATS team is bringing Susan Winter Fledderus to Drayton to lead this seminar. She is a clinical therapist with Shalem Mental Health Network and has more than 15 years of experience in the field of marriage and family therapy, and worked for 13 years as a family counselor at Family Services Durham prior to joining Shalem in 2011. She has extensive experience in working with individuals, couples and families and offers support to those who are dealing with a variety of presenting issues,

Pettapiece pushes for ‘true’ figures on gas plant decision QUEEN’S PARK Conservative Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece pushed the Liberal government on the true cost of the political decision to cancel the Oakville gas power plant during question period on March 18. In a question to Premier Kathleen Wynne, Pettapiece pointed to the testimony of independent energy expert Bruce Sharp, who appeared before an all-party legislative standing committee. “Based on his expertise, we know the true cost is at least 15 times more than what the gov-

ernment told us,” Pettapiece said in the legislature, urging Wynne to reveal the “true cost of the cancelled gas plant.” The premier passed the question to Liberal House Leader John Milloy, who noted the provincial auditor general is looking into the matter. Milloy noted media reports quoted Sharp as stating, “The situation begs for these numbers to be confirmed and publicized. I can think of no better provider of this service than Ontario Auditor General Jim McCarter and his staff.” Pettapiece was not satisfied

Milloy pointing out opposition leader Tim Hudak also pledged to cancel the plant during the last election campaign. The difference, Pettapiece said, is the opposition would have listened to local communities and not have sited the project where it was not wanted. “All communities need a voice - not just the areas where Liberal seats are at risk,” Pettapiece said. Following question period, Liberal energy minister Bob Chiarelli admitted to the press the Liberals’ $40 million figure “could be wrong.”

with Milloy’s response. “It’s certainly not good enough for my constituents, who are concerned and want to know why this government has a double standard when it comes to power plants in rural Ontario where local communities have been ignored,” Pettapiece responded in a supplementary question. Sharp estimated the province was on the hook for $638 million when it cancelled the Oakville plant in 2010 - far more than the Liberals’ claims of $40 million. Pettapiece took issue with

FarmSafe Forum provided unique workshop opportunity GUELPH - Farmers, students, and farm safety supporters gathered recently at the University of Guelph to take part in FarmSafe Forum, a farm safety workshop held in conjunction with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (March 10 to 16). Over 50 people took part in the event on March 11, which included an on-farm safety inspection workshop as well as speakers and a Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) launch event. Glen Blahey, agricultural health and safety specialist with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) engaged attendees in a discussion on how to identify hazards on the farm. “I’m very pleased with the turn out and enthusiastic participation. We had a really good representation of people involved in the farming industry. And that’s important because we all have to work together to make farming safer,” Blahey said. CASW is an annual public education campaign focusing on the importance of practic-

Planting the seed - Amanda Dirksen represented C and M Seeds and Palmerston Grain during the Careers In Agriculture event on March 21 at Grand River Raceway in Elora. photo by Kelly Waterhouse

ing safe agriculture. The theme for CASW 2013 is “Get with the Plan!” which encourages farmers to develop written health and safety plans. This year, FarmSafe Forum events were held in Guelph and Truro, Nova Scotia. Over 100 people were involved in both events. In Guelph, speakers included Tracey Cross-Childs, who lost a young child in a farming incident and advocates against taking extra riders on farm equipment, and Jamie Beaumont, operator of J.P.C. Farms and farm safety advocate who strongly advises farmers to develop their own written health and safety plans. Attendees also heard from Lyndon Stewart, chief operating officer, Advancement, at the University of Guelph and long-time agricultural supporter, and Kevin McNab, operations manager for Grey County Emergency Medial Services, who spoke about the severity of some farm injuries and the need to act promptly when calling for emergency services. Elizabeth Mills, president and CEO of Workplace Safety

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Hazing equals bullying It’s hard to believe hazing incidents like the one involving Ryerson engineering students this past week are still occurring in the year 2013. YouTube footage shows a group of engineering students, who were trying to become orientation leaders during next year’s frosh activities, in their underwear crawling through ice and slush on an outdoor university skating rink while organizers in blue coveralls shout at them from the sidelines. Some of the hecklers threw snowballs at the participants, and at one point a male bystander appears to spank a female student as she crawls by. That such activities still go on at institutions of higher learning, in an age when we constantly inundate elementary and high school students with anti-bullying messages, is confounding to say the least. If the messages are being learned, they are clearly forgotten as soon as some students reach schools that afford them a lower level of adult supervision. Bluntly put, there is no excuse for such “traditions” in any organization, be it a school, a sports team, a workplace or whatever. It’s difficult to imagine why anyone would feel otherwise. Clearly anyone who enjoys inflicting discomfort, pain or humiliation on another individual is either simple, or simply cruel. Either way, such a person would hardly be viewed as someone whose lead should be followed. The digital age has at least made it harder to hide such embarrassments. Anyone conducting a mass hazing ought to expect video of the event to pop up somewhere and anyone involved risks being identified. However, publicity is of little use when, as in the Ryerson case, officials elect not to punish those responsible. Ryerson President Sheldon Levy condemned the event, calling it “completely unacceptable.” However, after a meeting between university officials and the Ryerson Engineering Students Society to discuss the incident, the university issued a statement indicating no action would be taken against the student group. “The focus of the meeting was on education and prevention, not punishment,” the statement said, adding the engineering students’ group was in the process of developing new policies to prevent such incidents from happening again. That ought to make everyone feel better. People who organize hazing incidents should face suspension from whatever organization they are purporting to represent at the very least. In some cases, criminal charges would not be excessive. No one has the right to make humiliation the price someone must pay to achieve their goals. Successful hazing relies on the silence of the victims, who keep quiet out of fear, either of further abuse or being ostracized from the group they are trying to join. For the most part it works. Think hazing has pretty much disappeared from Major Junior A hockey since the much-publicized Steve Downie/Akim Alu incident in 2005? Or are most of the perpetrators just smarter than Downie, and capable of realizing that attacking their own teammate in public at a practice for refusing to participate in a hazing is likely going to result in some questions being asked? Is it gone, or just gone underground? That’s why it’s important for officials to react strongly when incidents do come to light. Perhaps the term hazing itself is part of the problem, suggesting as it does some sort of organizational legitimacy – an accepted right of passage. Maybe if we called it bullying, there would be a stronger response? After all, everyone seems to have a zero tolerance policy where that is concerned. Patrick Raftis

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OFFICE HOURS The Administrative Office will be closed Friday March 29, 2013 and Monday April 1st, 2013 Reopening on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.

DATES Friday, March 29, 2013 Monday, April 01, 2013 Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Good Friday – Office Closed Easter Monday – Office Closed 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council 1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council

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encourages support for local businesses. “We have a few new exhibitors coming in this year,” said Klaassen. He noted over 100 exhibitors are slated for the event, including a wide range of products and services, bringing innovation and technology to the agricultural industry. “We have products that are new and innovative and this is a chance to meet the people that know the most about it,” Klaassen said. He added that type of expertise is one of the draws that keeps people returning year after year. But Klaassen stressed the show is not just for farmers. There are displays, information booths and educational opportunities for everyone. “There is a lot of equipment and items not just for farmers, like heating and mechanical systems, pressure-washers, services, things that people can

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Farm show proceeds help Drayton Kinsmen Club with work in community DRAYTON - Every year thousands flock to the Drayton Farm Show at the PMD Arena. Generally, they are seeking

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First of all, $1 from every $3 admission is donated to cystic fibrosis (CF) research. In previous years, over 2,000 have attended the farm show, which translated into annual donations of over $2,000. Community betterment The rest of the proceeds from the Drayton Farm Show will be put towards various Kinsmen projects in the community. The farm show is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Kinsmen (in 2011 over $4,600 was re-invested in the

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area). Over the years Kinsmen members have completed hundreds of projects, including an addition to the agricultural society building, the purchase of a rescue van and the Jaws of Life for the local fire department, the development of ball parks and soccer fields, and a huge contribution to the PMD Arena. Those are only a few examples of what Kinsmen have done for the community. They also provide support to a wide range of causes. Those have

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Custom model - Drayton Kinsmen Club member Garry Becker displays samples of this year’s Drayton Farm Show Tractor. The toy tractor is a 1/16 scale model International Farmall 1256. The model on the right has been customized with additional lights, decals and hand-painted details. photos by Patrick Raftis

by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – While there’s always plenty to see and do at the Drayton Farm Show, a highlight of the event for many is a chance to check out, or pick up, the latest version of the customized show tractor. Almost since the event began, show organizers the Drayton Kinsmen Club, have been offering a different scalemodel toy tractor each year, to the delight of show-goers and collectors. “The first three or four years we didn’t have a tractor,” notes Garry Becker, this year’s volunteer toy tractor committee chair, who has been charged with the task of selecting and overseeing the customization of the show tractor on eight previous occasions since he joined the Kinsmen Club. The tractors, which sell for $85, are generally ordered through a local farm equipment dealer, although Becker, a toy dealer himself, has arranged for the order through his own contacts on some occasions. Each

year the club orders and customizes 72 tractors, and generally sells out, many on advance orders before the show even begins. “I think we maybe have three left from last year and maybe one from the year before,” said Becker, who notes the club has about 35 supporters who buy one every year. “There are some people who have every single one of them.” The tractors are popular with collectors, as well as those who just want a souvenir from the show. “It’s something a little different for the Drayton show and it brings in a few extra proceeds for the Kinsmen,” Becker explains. This year’s tractor is a 1/16 scale International Farmall 1256, Row Crop Tractor. The models are detailed with custom decals, lights, flashers and hand painting and packaged in an official Drayton Farm Show box. Kinsmen club members do the custom work themselves,

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Funds aid club with community work FROM PREVIOUS PAGE tiple sclerosis research. The club is very concerned with children and has provided anti-drug programs including a local Chicken Club, as well as bicycle safety courses. It supports the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Ontario March of Dimes, and also provides financial help to local 4-H programs for children and the local agricultural society. New this year, the Kinsmen Club of Drayton has partnered with the Optimist Club of Moorefield to offer the first ever Mapleton Rodeo. Set for July 5 to 7 in Moorefield, the rodeo will kick off with a barbecue dinner and feature traditional rodeo events as well as children’s activities, exhibits, displays, and food and refreshments. The Drayton Kinsmen and Moorefield Optimists are also teaming up for new playground projects in Mapleton this year. Other show benefits Though run primarily by the Drayton Kinsmen, other service clubs and local groups also help out at the show. For example, in the past the Drayton Rotary Club helped run the door, minor hockey representatives prepared and served food, and high school students worked at the show to obtain their volunteer hours. Kinsmen officials say the show has become a total community effort, and the great feedback received each year seems to support that assertion.

Mitchell’s Mark Junkin, who attended the 2011 show, said he was “blown away by the level of professionalism” of the organizers. “The fact that this is a community-run event really demonstrates the quality of your Kinsmen Club and the community at large,” Junkin said in a letter to the Wellington Advertiser. “You should definitely be proud of what your community has to offer.” For information on the club visit draytonkinsmen.ca.

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The Perfect Spot Chapter Seven: What a place! (Continued from the March 1 Reflections column) Consider the following. 1. It is in the body of Christ that I am exposed to the ministry gifts. God’s word teaches us that “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:11-13) In the context of his body God has provided those who are especially gifted and empowered to minister to me. Their sole function is my development. They are my leadership and they help direct me in the way I need to go. The apostle is there as a messenger agent specially commissioned by Jesus, having a foundational

ministry that is usually accompanied by signs and wonders. The prophet is there to build me up and communicate God’s mind to me. The evangelist is there to proclaim the gospel and help me to develop my testimony. The pastor/teacher is there to care for me as I strive to follow Christ. 2. It is in the body of Christ that I come under the influence of manifestation gifts. God’s word teaches us, “To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.” (1 Corinthians 12:8-10) It further teaches us, “And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues.” (1 Corinthians 12:28)

When God chose to manifest himself in the form of his body he placed within it the capacity to implement and enforce his righteousness. When necessary he has to intervene when conditions in it go askew and, when needed, he becomes the agent of change when things do not function as they should. He works supernaturally to bring about results that cannot be achieved through natural means. Through what is often referred to as the manifestation gifts, (1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 28) I am brought face to face with the reality of the invisible God. They become God’s provision to support and develop the work of his body in fulfilling its task on earth. I receive inspiration and confirmation as I come to know the mind of God through the gift of prophecy. I hear the sayings of God through the gift of tongues. I can understand the meaning of what has been said through the gift of tongues through the gift of the interpretation of tongues. I have supernatural resources in times of crisis or opportunity through the gift of faith. I am cured from different kinds of sickness through the gift of healing. I witness deeds of might through the gift of miraculous

powers. I know things I could not possibly learn or work out through the gift of the message of knowledge. I can supernaturally apply or utilize knowledge through the gift of the message of wisdom. I am exposed to those who can pierce outward and obvious conduct to perceive basic underlying realities through the gift of distinguishing between spirits. 3. It is in the body of Christ that I am influenced by the motivational gifts. God’s word teaches us, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” (Romans 12:6-8) Again, it further teaches us, “And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues.” (1

Corinthians 12:28) The general purpose of the motivational gifts of the Holy Spirit is for administration, provision and application. They are the unique stimulators within a believer which give that believer the desire and the power to concentrate on a particular aspect of spiritual concern. They are given by the Holy Spirit in order to carry out the ministry that needs do be done within, around and beyond Christ’s body. Every Follower of Christ who has been and is being filled with the Holy Spirit has one or more of the seven motivational gifts and, having entered this sphere of operation, views other Christians and circumstances through his or her gift. Here they become the channel of God’s practical benevolence to your world, they help the body grow in quality and quantity and compliment the rest of the body as they help foster unity, while at the same time encouraging a diverse and varied expression of God’s power and love in our world. These special abilities are given by God to accomplish his work and, as such, are essential to my completion in Christ; helping me function effectively both in God’s kingdom and

everyday life. They effectively lead me into maturity and prepare me to participate fully in God’s enterprise, rather than simply observe what others are doing. Through the gift of serving I receive genuine and practical love as burdens are lifted off my shoulders. Through the gift of teaching I learn truth and discover how to apply it to my life in a way that makes sense. Through the gift of encouraging I have others at my side, urging me on, always. Through the gift of giving I have material support when I cannot stand on my own. Through the gift of leadership I am cared for, protected and guarded, with personal attention and diligence. Through the gift of mercy I have constant help from those willing to suffer with me through any afflictions and needs. Through the gift of helping I have resources and I am aided and supported as I minister to others. Through the gift of administration I can participate in wholesome life-changing activities that are efficiently organized. Wow, what a place! To be continued…

Board Breaking Challenge - Mapleton Martial Arts students participated in a board breaking challenge at the Masonic Hall in Drayton on March 14. The event, a fundraiser for new equipment, raised $675. RIGHT: Sensei Christina Graf holds a board in place as Aiden Fisher prepares to break it. FAR RIGHT: showing off their broken boards with proud Sensei Graf, from left: front Riley Fisher, Kaleb Fear, Aiden Fisher, Tysin Insley, Brody Post; back, Kennedy Gerbe, Will Harnell, Dawson Gray, Morgan Wideman, Madison Heibein. Mapleton Martial Arts is part of Canadian Naha-Te Goju Karate, which will be hosting a tournament for students of area dojos at the Elora Public School on April 14. submitted photos

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and on Easter Sunday, March 31 10:00am: Rev. Tom Van Milligen, pastor of New Life CRC in Guelph, will lead worship Please join us for evening worship every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays.

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The Alma WI held their regular meeting March 21 at the Alma Hall with 10 ladies present. Members all thought of the family of Jennifer Kovack, the police officer recently killed in Guelph while on duty. Secretary Wilma Snowe

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has been away for the past two months and everyone wishes her well. It was approved that the branch support the fall fairs; Arthur, Drayton and Fergus. Pat Salter gave a full report on the district meeting. It was decided to hold an afternoon tea to celebrate the 40th anniversary on April 18 at Alma and to invite other branches and past members. The ladies reported a very successful euchre and seniors dinner were both held last week. The Institute has been asked to do the Fergus Fall Fair dinner Sept. 13 and the Plowmans Banquet Oct. 18. A group of ladies are planning to go to New Dundee for Women’s Day this Saturday.

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A “wee” bit of art - Mapleton Preschool student recently took an educational tour of Studio Factor in Drayton. Local artist and owner Donna Hirtle engaged the children’s curiosity using a variety of art mediums. photo by Wilma Mol

March break movie - Area youngsters took shelter at the Drayton branch of the Wellington County Library during a chilly March break. A variety of activities were held throughout the week, including a movie matinee featuring Stuart Little. Children also enjoyed games, crafts and snacks. On Friday children were treated to a special performance by the Funky Mamas. The group hails from Guelph and had many toes tapping and fingers snapping. photo by Wilma Mol

Feds invest in area rendering facility PERTH-WELLINGTON – The federal government is helping an Atwood rendering facility become more competitive by contributing to the reduction of specified risk material (SRM) handling costs. Perth-Wellington MP Gary Schellenberger made the announcement on March 15 on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. Federal officials say the assistance is being provided through Canada’s Economic Action Plan. “Our government remains focused on creating jobs and economic growth, and through the economic action plan we are helping the livestock sector stay competitive

in national and international markets,” said Schellenberger. “This investment in Atwood Resources will increase the company’s intake capacity, while offering cost-effective SRM disposal facilities to meat processors in southwestern Ontario, ultimately helping to lower costs for producers.” Atwood Resources is receiving a federal investment of over $6 million under the Slaughter Waste Innovation Program (SWIP) to help manage SRM. The project involves the purchase and installation of a gasification system that is expected to generate both savings and new revenue for the company by reducing the

cost associated with the handling and destruction of SRM. It is also expected to result in savings from lower natural gas consumption by co-generating energy to run the plant. Dave Smith, president of Atwood Resources said, “The installation of the gasification facility has been a major undertaking for us here at ARI, and we believe it will be a major benefit for the livestock industry in Canada.” The SWIP Program invests up to $40 million to support the study, development and adoption of innovative technologies or processes that help reduce processing costs or generate profits.

Association hosts teen workshop April 13 GUELPH - The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County is hosting a workshop with Susan DafoeAbbey, registered marriage and family therapist. “We are excited to have Susan Dafoe-Abbey BIS, M Ed, registered marriage and family therapist, bring her expertise in working with fam-

ilies to our next workshop,” said administrative coordinator Kathy Beckwith in a media release. “Susan will discuss ADHD and teen issues. She will have some interesting statistics about ADHD and this age group. This event will be of interest to parents, teachers and all professionals. The workshop will run

on April 13 from 10am to noon at Rose Head Hall in St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 210 Silvercreek Parkway North. As always, subsidy is available. Members $10 and nonmembers $15. A family rate is also available. For more information call 519-837-2050, email info@ldawc.ca or go to www.ldawc.ca

Federal investment - Perth-Wellington MP Gary Schellenberger, Atwood Resources Inc. president Dave Smith and vice president Tom Smith at a funding announcement on March 15. submitted photo

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Rural leaders - Wellington Junior Farmers are planning a spaghetti supper to raise funds for area food banks on April 14. The club is also currently seeking new members to join them in a wide range of community betterment activities and opportunities for personal development. For more information contact Jen VanDermeulen at 519-638-0378 or email wellington jf@jfao.on.ca. submitted photo

Junior Farmers plan fundraiser for area food banks FROM PAGE ONE The club is also going roller skating in Neustadt on April 12 from 7 to 9pm. The Junior Farmers’ motto is, “to build future rural leaders through self help and com-

munity betterment.” Each year members collectively donate upwards of $50,000 to charitable projects across the province, along with countless hours of volunteer service. A provincial charity is designated

each year, a list of which can be found at www.jfao.on.ca. JFAO also operates the Ontario Century Farm recognition program, which began as a centennial project in 1967. The first JF clubs formed in

1914 in Durham, York, Peel, and Middlesex. JFAO was established in 1944 with the support of the Ontario government, with a membership of approximately 10,000 at its peak.

FROM PAGE ONE very disciplined eighth end, putting up numerous guards that Ross and Schieck continued to peel away. In the end Droog was faced with a decision between an all or nothing tricky shot for the win or to remove one of Loretto’s rocks and allow them to steal one and go into the extra end. She chose the latter, making the takeout. “Everyone in the building was nervous with the exception of the Norwell Redmen girls curling team,” said Smith. “They were laughing and having a great time, enjoying the moment. It was an incredible sight.” He added the game official said he had never seen such an inspiring young team. Both teams shot a near 100 per cent end and it came down to the final few shots. Droog drew around three guards to land about 18 inches from the button. Loretto Abbey’s skip delivered what looked to be a perfect draw just squeaking by the guard on route to the button. The sweeping that was needed to pass the guard allowed Ross to sweep it just past the button,

leaving Norwell’s rock about one inch closer, winning them the gold medal as OFSAA girls champions 2013. Schieck gave an eloquent speech thanking competitors, the tournament convenor Dwayne Scullion and the organizing committee for putting on an excellent and memorable competition. “The absolute best part of the competition was that the girls of Norwell became fan favourites among competitors and spectators alike as a result of their character and skill ... gaining more support with every game,” Smith said. “Special thanks goes out to everyone who helped make this experience possible, including the girls’ parents, teachers and former coaches, Norwell Athletics and Mr. Strachan, Mrs. Harrison and Mr. Bishop and the OFSAA committee that had to work extremely hard to put the competition on at very short notice.” Smith also directed special thanks to Lindsay Brown, who played with the team all season but could not make it to the OFSAA finals. “They wouldn’t have been there without her,” he said.