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Community News Volume 46 Issue 15
Drayton, Ontario
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Van Ankum receives jubilee medal for work with diabetes society
Sawmill model - The Mapleton Historical Society’s display at the 2013 Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show featured a scale model of an 1880s mill that was typical to the Mapleton area in that era. There were 11 operational sawmills within Mapleton during that period. Model builder Floyd Schieck and Melisa Luymes of the Mapleton Historical Society demonstrated the model at the show. photo by Wilma Mol
2013 Drayton Farm Show a success as two-day event draws over 2,100 by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – The 32nd annual Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show was a resounding success, organizers report. The two-day event, held April 3 and 4 at the PMD Community Centre drew 2,144 in paid attendance. Kinsmen show chair John Klassen said attendance was even higher when including the many children under 12 who attend the show for free. “They’re future tractor buyers,� he notes. Klaassen said the above-average turnout, which included a record-breaking draw of over 1,200 people on the Wednesday, can be partially attributed to the weather, as well as the attraction of over 100 exhibitors at the show. “The only request I had from exhibitors was to make sure the weather’s the same for next year’s show,� said Klaassen, noting that because there is still snow on the fields in the area, “no one is on the fields everyone’s at the farm show.� With $1 from every admission fee going to support cystic fibrosis research, the turnout means $2,144 will go toward that cause, said Klaassen. While the finally tally isn’t in, the rest of the proceeds from the show will go toward the Kinsmen’s community betterment projects including support for the construction of new playgrounds in Drayton and Moorefield, a project they will share with the Moorefield Optimists. The large crowds also provided a boost for the Drayton Minor Hockey Association, which operates the food booth
by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – Longtime volunteer Alice Van Ankum has been recognized with a Diamond Jubilee Medal for more than 35 years of service to the Canadian Diabetes Society (CDA). The Drayton resident has been volunteering with the North Perth-North Wellington CDA chapter since it’s inception about 37 years ago, along with her husband George Van Ankum and Irma Ternan of Harriston, said CDA regional director Kerry Bruder, who presented the medal to Van Ankum at the local chapter’s annual general meeting on April 4. Van Ankum said she originally got involved with the society in support of her husband, who has now been living with diabetes for more than 50 years. George was diagnosed with the condition at the age of 22, not long after the couple was married. Over the years she has taken on numerous roles with the society, including acting as membership convenor and co-chairing fundraising campaigns. Still, the recognition was not something she was anticipating. Noting she was honored to receive the medal, Van Ankum said, “I was very surprised when I got the letter.�
Jubilee medal - Alice Van Ankum of Drayton recently received a Diamond Jubilee Medal for service to the Canadian Diabeties Society. CDA regional director Kerry Bruder presented the medal to Van Ankum on April 4. photo by Patrick Raftis Across Canada, 30 CDA volunteers were recognized with Diamond Jubilee Medals for their work with the organization. “These medal recipients demonstrate a true dedication to making a difference in the lives of the more than nine million Canadians who live with
diabetes or prediabetes,� stated Doug Macnamara, President and CEO of the CDA. The Diamond Jubilee Medal Program was created by the federal government to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. The medals were manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Archives launch project to provide digital access to local history columns
Future farmer? - Hailey Frede of Elmira couldn’t resist the opportunity to “test drive� this riding lawnmower at the Stolz Sales & Service display at the Drayton Farm Show. The two-day show, held April 3 and 4 at the PMD Community Centre attracted, over 2,000 in paid attendance. photo by Wilma Mol at the event. “They sold two days worth of pies in one day,� Klaassen commented. Among the new features at this year’s show was a series of seminars on agricultural topics presented by the Ministry
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of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. Klaassen said organizers are looking to grow that part of the show in the future. “We’re going to be bringing in some pretty good speakers,� he said.
by Patrick Raftis ABOYNE – The Wellington County Local History Articles Digitization Project was launched on April 7 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. The project will allow access to local Wellington County history by keyword search of newspaper articles written by local authors including: - Stephen Thorning’s, Valuing Our History and Timelines; - Pat Mestern’s, Looking Back; and - Mapleton Musings by members of the Mapleton Historical Society. Archivist Karen Wagner said about 800 articles have been digitized and catalogued through the project, with the assistance of a number of volunteers. Up until now, said Wagner, anyone wishing to access the history columns through the archives had to visit the facility and read them on microfilm
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History online - Newspaper columns on local history are now available online in searchable format through the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Pictured at the launch of the Wellington County Local History Articles Digitization Project are, from left: archivist Karen Wagner, Liz Samis of the Mapleton Historical Society and history columnists Stephen Thorning and Jean Campbell. photo by Patrick Raftis or the actual newspapers collected at the museum. “The archives has been working hard to make our col-
lections more accessible to the public and technology is allowing us to do that.� Continued on page 3
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