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Friday, April 26, 2013
Junior Farmers cook up successful Spaghetti Dinner despite ice storm DRAYTON The Wellington Junior Farmers had been planning their 6th annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for local food banks for a couple of months when the power went out due to a major ice storm on April 12. After realizing the power may not be restored in Drayton until after the April 14 event, the group had to start compiling other ideas. “Could we hook up a generator? Could we work out of a camping trailer? Would we have to reschedule this event? Could we find another location?� These were all questions that came to mind for organizers Kristina Signer and Jen van der Meulen. However, in the end, they decided no matter what, this event had to go on, and started the planning process in case there was no power. “Late Saturday night I received a call from a friend in Drayton wondering if the Spaghetti Dinner was still happening, and as I was about to answer they said, ‘never mind the power has just come back on in Drayton.’ Needless to say I was thrilled,� explained van der Meulen. “However, when I drove through Drayton that night, I
Doing their part - Junior Farmers from other clubs, including Dufferin, Waterloo and Renfrew counties and the University of Guelph, stopped by for a meal in support of the Wellington County Junior Farmers’ April 14 Spaghetti Supper in Drayton.
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Stocking up for food banks - Wellington Junior Farmer members show off the donations they received for food banks in Drayton and Palmerston at a Spaghetti Supper hosted by the club on April 14. From left: Krystal Boggerman, Ben Boogerman, Jonathan Clyne, Mike Cooks, Carissa Tavares, Kate McKenzie, Derek Bruder, Alex Noble, Jen van der Meulen, Elbert Bouwman, Ryan Schill and Jason Schill. submitted photo
saw a completely different picture. There seemed to only be sections of streets with lights on in people’s homes, and the friend I spoke to lived on the other end of town from our location. “I took a drive down Elm Street and thankfully the lights were on at the Agricultural Hall. The event would go on as planned.�
The Spaghetti Dinner has been an annual event since Junior Farmers was revitalized in Wellington County in 2008. The group’s numbers had been down for the past couple of years, but this year the fundraiser was a huge success. The group fed 87 people on April 14, and raised just over $630, plus non perishable food items to donate to the Drayton
and Palmerston food banks. The club will be contributing an additional $70 to the donation, so each food bank will receive $350. When Signer was asked what her favourite part about the Spaghetti Dinner was, she responded by saying, “I love that our club can do this simple dinner and make a big impact on our community.�
Songs of Sinatra opens season at Drayton Festival Theatre DRAYTON – Drayton Festival Theatre opens its doors and raises the curtain on its 2013 season with The Songs of Sinatra, an unforgettable tribute to The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Playing eight shows a week May 8 through June 1, officials
say this production will be a real treat for Sinatra fans. The Songs of Sinatra features the incredible talents of The Sinatra Seven, a group of tuxedo-clad young crooners, who captivate audiences with their renditions “Ol’ Blue Eyes’� greatest hits.
“The Sinatra Seven take the music of an icon and make it accessible so that it has crossgenerational appeal,� said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “Older Sinatra fans will love the music and enjoy a trip down memory lane. And
there’s no denying that the younger set will love the boy band appeal of our seven dapper crooners.� Director and set designer David Rogers is one of Canada’s leading theatre talents. His body of work speaks Continued on page 3
Papenburg faces challenge for local NDP nomination PERTH-WELLINGTON - For the first time in a number of years, Perth-Wellington New Democrats will have a choice for their candidate in the next provincial election. Past candidate Ellen Papenburg and newcomer Romayne Smith Fullerton have both announced their intention to seek the nomination to become the party’s standard bearer in the riding. “I think the fact that we are having a competition for the position, particularly among two very accomplished and successful women, is not only good for democracy but also demonstrates a growing interest in the New Democratic Party in Perth-Wellington and its potential in the next provincial campaign,� said Jack Verhulst, president of the local NDP riding association.
Papenburg was the riding’s candidate in the 2011 federal and provincial general elections, during which the number of NDP votes significantly increased in Perth-Wellington. She finished second in the federal election, which was a first for the party in the riding, and substantially increased the NDP’s share of votes cast in the riding during the last provincial election. Papenburg is a computer consultant and small business owner as well as a Lay Chaplain. She has lived in Drayton for the past 20 years with her husband and family. She is president of the Drayton Rotary Club, past president of the Elora-Fergus Unitarian Church and past president of Unicamp, a conference centre and camp for children and families in
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Shelburne. Romayne Smith Fullerton is an associate professor of journalism and media studies at the University of Western Ontario. She teaches journalism ethics and media coverage of women’s rights and the struggle of marginalized people. Within the past year, she has appeared a number of times on TVO’s program The Agenda and CBC Radio’s The Current to discuss topical political and social issues from a media perspective. Smith Fullerton lives on a farm on the Thames River with her husband and son. She is a community and environmental activist and currently is spokesperson for the Friends of the Transvaal, a group of local citizens dedicated to protecting the Thames River, its valley, natural areas and prime agri-
cultural land from a proposed large, open gravel pit. A sold out meet-thecandidates and fundraising dinner, also attended by London-Fanshawe MP Irene Mathyssen, was held on April 21 at Damen’s Restaurant in St. Marys. “The response to the first of what will be a number of meet-the-candidates events for all progressives in PerthWellington was very positive as we had both party and nonparty members attend,� said Verhulst. Entertainment at the event was provided by popular performers Barb Fulton and Paul Shilton as well as author and performer Alison Wearing and singer songwriter Jarmo Jalava, who is also director of ecosystem recovery for the Carolinian Canada Coalition.
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President Elbert Bouwman also responded by saying, “I was very excited to see how many people we had out this year; it was great to see the community come together to help those less fortunate.� The Wellington Junior Farmers thanked their sponsors: Drayton Food Market, LM Palmerston, Gay Lea, Imperial Foods, Blooming Dales, Delmare Quality Foods Inc., and the Drayton Agriculture Society, noting the event would not be possible without their help. “We would also like to thank our community and fellow Junior Farmer friends from
across the province for attending, and supporting our local food banks,� organizers stated. Join the club Junior Farmers consists of people aged 15 to 29 from all occupations and walks of life. Members are people looking for fun, new challenges and an opportunity to be involved. Junior Farmers is the only self-directed youth program in Ontario and strives to build future rural leaders through self help and community betterment. Anyone interested in finding out more or joining the Wellington Junior Farmers can email wellingtonjf@jfao.on.ca.
Company plans fibre network for Drayton MILVERTON, - Mornington Communications Co-operative Ltd. has announced plans to provide telecommunications services in Drayton. Previously the company brought fibre networks to Atwood, Monkton, Gadshill and is currently deploying a network in Milverton. Construction is set to begin in May with the goal to have the first customers connected in August. The entire Drayton project is expected to be completed by November. “With this advanced network, Mornington will now be able to offer all of our telecommunications solutions in Drayton, including internet with
download speeds up to 100 Mbps, over 250 digital television stations, and crystal clear home phone service,� states an April 16 press release from the company. “We’re excited, this is the largest project we have ever undertaken. The research we conducted we have found there is a real need for better services in Drayton, which Mornington can deliver,� said Rick Banks, general manager. Mornington is an independent telephone company serving customers in the 595 exchange since 1919. In recent years this service area has expanded to reach customers in Stratford, Monkton, Atwood, and Elmira, among others.
Tree Day in Mapleton April 27 MAPLETON The Township of Mapleton will again be offering a “Tree Day� with free tree seedlings made available to local residents. Property owners can preorder up to a maximum of 50 trees, subject to availability. Pre-ordered trees will be available for pick up on April 27
at the Township of Mapleton public works building located at 7275 Sideroad 16, outside of Drayton, between 8 and 10am Donations to the food bank would be appreciated. To place an order, contact the Township of Mapleton municipal office at 519-6383313.
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Volunteer awards - Wellington Junior Farmer members Jen van der Meulen and Jonathan Clyne accepted their Ontario Service Awards for being outstanding volunteers within their local Junior Farmers club for five years at a ceremony on April 19. Presenting the Awards were MPP John Milloy of Kitchener Centre and MPP Michael Harris of Kitchener - Conestoga. Also receiving an award but unable to attend the ceremony were Jill Dann, Kristina Signer, Jessica Nibourg and Ryan Schill - all for five years of volunteering in their community through the Wellington Junior Farmers. submitted photo
Theatre volunteers recognized CAMBRIDGE – Five volunteers with Drayton Entertainment are being recognized for their years of sustained service with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, presented through the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. “Volunteerism is a valued tradition at each of our theatres,” says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “Each year hundreds of our volunteers clock in a combined 40,000 service hours, making them among our organization’s most valuable assets.” The following Drayton Entertainment volunteers are being recognized at special ceremonies throughout the province for their exemplary service:
- Ron Ellis, 20 years, Drayton Festival Theatre; - Brian Walser, 10 Years, King’s Wharf Theatre; - Bill Brown, five years, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse; - Carol Brown, five years, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse; and - Ann Robertson, five years, Huron Country Playhouse. “We are honoured to salute these incredible volunteers, and to have their dedication and commitment recognized by the Government of Ontario is a tribute to the vital contributions made by everyone in our organization, volunteer or otherwise – including our staff, company of artists, and Board of Directors,” says Mustakas. Drayton Entertainment’s volunteer base is expected to continue to grow with the addi-
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tion of the new Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, the seventh venue in the Drayton Entertainment family of theatres, which opened this past March with a sold-out run of Mary Poppins. To date over 100 volunteer applications and expressions of interest have been received, setting a solid foundation for future recognition through programs such as the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Drayton Entertainment operates robust volunteer programs for both adults and youth at all of its live theatres across the province. Volunteers are accepted year-round. More information on volunteering can be obtained through the box office at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866) or online at www.draytonentertainment. com.
QUEEN’S PARK - In the wake of the recent ice storm, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece thanked municipal officials, hydro and clean-up crews, and everyone who was looking out for their neighbours during a difficult time. Pettapiece was also in contact with the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Minister of Municipal Affairs to support the municipalities he represents. On April 15 in the Ontario legislature, Pettapiece made the following statement: “Neighbour helping neighbour. That’s what we saw in Perth-Wellington after the ice storm. “When that storm knocked out power, people made sure their neighbours were warm. They brought them food and water, and they made sure they were okay. Our municipalities set up warming centres in churches and community centres. People could go to get warm, get clean water or recharge their cellphones. “Officials took calls from concerned residents, they assessed the damage, and they coordinated a response. They showed leadership and we thank them for it. “I also want to thank the dedicated hydro crews, many from our area and many from other places. They worked long hours – and in some areas, continue to work – to turn the lights back on. “On [April 12] we received word that North Perth had declared a State of Local Emergency. “That same afternoon, we e-mailed the premier and the Continued on next page
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Genealogy workshop May 11
Legion contest winners - Tracey Bye of the Drayton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion recently presented certificates to local competitors at the zone level of the Legion Remembrance Day Poster and Literary Contest. LEFT: Alana Parker placed third in the junior essay competition. RIGHT: Emilia Popovic placed third in the intermediate black and white poster competition. submitted photos
WI District marks anniversary, disbandment May 4 HARRISTON - During the past decade the Wellington North District of the Women’s Institute (WI) has shrunk to the point that only two of 20 branches remain active - CarryOn (established in 1938) and Beehive (1949). Little Ireland (1926 - 2012) recently disbanded and the Wellington North District itself is about to follow. The idea of a women’s group was initiated in Stoney Creek by Adelaide Hoodless in 1897 after her baby died as a result of contaminated raw milk.
Hoodless lobbied with farm organizations and the government to establish an association for women, particularly new young wives, to learn ordinary household sanitation practices, improved rural living and provide a social network. Locally, Women’s Institutes played an integral role in establishing the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Tweedsmuir Histories (scrapbooking of local community events) were introduced in 1947 to mark the 50th anniversary of WI. These histories from the various county insti-
tutes have been digitized and are available at the Wellington County Museum and Archives building as well as on-line. There are 60 Districts in Ontario. The Wellington North District once consisted of the following groups: Arthur Centennial, Beehive, CarryOn, Clifford, Conn, Damascus, Drayton, Drew, Erin Township (Juniors), Farewell, Greenbush, Little Ireland, Maryborough, Maryborough Juniors, Moorefield, Mount Forest, Northgate, Palmerston, Rothsay and Teviotdale. Wellington North District
Hootenanny features pulled pork, park update ALMA - A Pulled Pork Hootenanny is coming up in here on April 26. The event is at the Alma Community Hall from 5:30 to 9pm and is a fundraiser and information night for the Wallace Community Park. Hosted by the Alma
Community Recreation Association, the event promises a fun community evening. An update on the Memory Arboretum and Labyrinth project planned for the park will be presented and residents will have a chance to provide input on future projects. Donations
are welcome at the door to cover costs of evening and support the next park projects. For more information contact Mark Skerritt skerritt27@ gmail.com, ,Jeremy Morton jrtjmorton@gmail.comor Chris Grose chris@huskyfarm.ca or 519-846-0282.
will be 85 years old in April, but it is difficult for a district with only two branches to continue. “As a result there will be an anniversary/disbandment party to mark the occasion - an anniversary gathering to recognize a successful 85 years, plus a disbandment party to say goodbye to all that has been,” WI officials state. An open invitation is extended to all institute members, former members, friends, or relatives of women who once belonged to Wellington North District to attend the final reception in the Fellowship Hall of the Harriston United Church on May 4 at 2pm. The remaining Wellington North branches will join forces with their closest neighbors in the Huron Perth District.
MPP praises local response to ice storm FROM PREVIOUS PAGE minister of community safety and correctional services. We told them about the power outages, the safety hazards from fallen trees and hydro lines, and property damage. I asked them to respond promptly and favourably to any municipal request. “I want to thank the minister of community safety for calling me. I gave her an update on the situation and asked for her support. I appreciate her concern for the people I represent. I also appreciate the interest shown by the minister of municipal affairs. “In times of hardship, we see the character of our communities. In our public works crews, our municipalities and our neighbours, we saw once again – the character of our communities is strong.”
Vanhevel and Chris Zonneville will pay homage to the great Sinatra. Each is given a moment to shine individually, but they also perform together as a group. Theatregoers young and old will delight in renditions of classic Sinatra hits like New York, New York, Strangers in the Night, That’s Life, The
Lady is a Tramp, Chicago, My Way and many more. The show is live on stage from May 8 to June 1. Tickets may by purchased online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the box office, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, or by calling 519-638-5555 or calling toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Peel Maryborough Drayton Minor Hockey Association Monday, May 6th at 7pm at the PMD Arena All parents & members are welcome & encouraged to attend. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
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er Gwen Armstrong, from 9:30am to noon; - Beginning a Family History Project: 12 Steps for Success and Researching Your Ontario Roots Using Traditional and Online Resources, An Overview, with speaker from Rick Roberts, 1 to 3pm; and - Exploring Lesser Known Resources: A Case Study of the Hollingshead-Everson Family of Wellington County, with speaker Susan Dunlop, from 3 to 3:30pm. Registration information To pre-register call 519846-0916 ext. 5225 or 1-800663-0750 ext. 5225. Admission is $35 and includes a light lunch. “This is your chance to hear experienced genealogical researchers who will give you insight into where you can find your long-lost family members using both online and traditional resources,” stated archivist Karen Wagner.
Community Spaghetti Fundraising Dinner for Andrina Duff Drayton Christian Reformed Church (88 Main St E., Drayton)
Friday, May 10, 2013, 4-8 p.m. Tickets: $10 per person (eat in or take out) Incl. Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert. Advance tickets only available until Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Drayton Food Market or by calling Cora Stevens: 519-638-3709 or Yvonne Vandenberg: 519-638-2125. Event Hosted by the Drayton CRC Youth Group, Cadets & Gems
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The Songs of Sinatra opens season at theatre FROM PAGE ONE for itself, starring in major productions from Broadway revues to mega-musicals and from operetta to rock opera. Rogers is currently coartistic director of the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia. Actors Kevin Forestell, George Krissa, Graham Parkhurst, Adam Francis Proulx, Chris Sams, Michael
ABOYNE – A genealogy workshop will be held at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on May 11. Participants will learn how to discover their family tree using FamilySearch.org, as well as other online, traditional and lesser-known resources. Guest speakers include Gwen Armstrong, a Family History Centre representative, Rick Roberts, who launched Globalgenealogy.com and Susan Dunlop, Wellington County Museum and Archives curator who has extensively researched the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge. This educational workshop is presented by the Wellington County Museum and Archives and the Wellington County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. The workshop schedule includes: - Getting the Most out of FamilySearch.org, with speak-
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Attack ads already? Now here’s something we weren’t expecting out of the federal Conservative spin machine - high comedy. We just didn’t anticipate it from the same crew who put together attack ad campaigns mocking Jean Chretien’s physical appearance and Stephanie’s Dion’s second-language stammering. Nasty we have become accustomed to. Humour? Not so much. But seriously, even Liberal supporters have to be amused by the television and YouTube campaign the Tories have come up in an attempt to head off a second wave of Trudeaumania. After all, they must be joking if they are trying to strike a chord with Canadians by mocking a guy for taking off his shirt, while raising funds for charity, or suggesting he may not be up the job of leading the country because his previous work experience includes stints as a camp counsellor or (gasp) a teacher, in addition to being an MP for seven years and growing up on Parliament Hill. We all know this task is best left to the lawyers and economists who have done such a fabulous job of it for the last century or so. To drop the debate to the same level, we’d have to suggest Stephen Harper doesn’t much care for camp counsellors because he seems like the kind of guy whose summer camp experience probably included getting his shorts run up the flag pole by the less uptight holidayers in the crowd. In any event, Canadian television viewers may have to put up with a two-year series of re-runs of Justin Trudeau taking off his shirt and getting quoted out of context. Given past experience, Conservative spin doctors are like a dog with a bone (but somehow less lovable) once they form a theme for an attack-ad series. Usually though, there’s an election at stake, or at least in the offing. It would appear Prime Minister Stephen Harper and company must be deeply afraid of Trudeau to fire the first shot from their baloney cannon while sitting on an airtight majority with more than two years to run. Perhaps that’s why they’ve set up a website asking Canadians to donate money to help them keep the ads on the air. It’s an approach that sounds somewhat redundant though, since the only ones gullible enough to empty their pockets for such a frivolous cause are likely the same voters the lowbrow ads are aimed at. Preaching to the converted so to speak. Attack ads were once something Canadians watched in stunned silence on American television during what passed for campaigns south of the border. Today, we have media pundits predicting the tack the Tories will take before the leadership campaigns are even over. And the predilection for attack ads does tend to be primarily the purview of those on the right side of the political spectrum. We can all remember the “Dalton McGuinty - He’s just not up to the job” series aimed at a guy who ended running two majority governments in Ontario before crashing and burning as a minority leader. Nine years is a long time in politics. The Chretien and Dion campaigns are also well-remembered, as is the Michael Ignatieff “He’s Just Visiting” storyline (okay, that one was kind of funny). Not so easy to come up with are memories of a similar smear campaign aiming from left to right, politically speaking. While it seems fair enough to take your best shots at the other side when forced to think on your feet in the legislature or a campaign debate, or when put on the spot in a scrum, it just smacks of bullying and poor sportsmanship when you hire writers and a production crew to belittle your opponent in a fashion you’d never dare to face to face. A debate on the issues anyone? Dream on. Patrick Raftis
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Notice of a public meeting for an amendment to the mapleton zoning by-law and notice of complete application zba 2013-04 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-080, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as Lot 4, Concession 2, former Peel, with a civic address of 7870 Wellington Road 45. The property is approximately 96 acres in size. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to permit a garden suite. The property is currently zoned Agricultural Exception (31.253), which permits a second farm dwelling for a temporary period, up to January, 2013. MAKING AN ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions on the proposed zoning by-law amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).
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Trees for Mapleton The Green Legacy continues in 2013. The Township of Mapleton will again be offering a “Tree Day” where tree seedlings will be made available, free of charge, to residents of the Township of Mapleton. Property owners can pre-order up to a maximum of 50 trees (subject to availability). Preordered trees will be available for pick-up on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 at the Township of Mapleton Works Building located at 7275 Sideroad 16 outside of Drayton between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Donations to the food bank would be appreciated. To place an order, please contact the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office 519-638-3313.
DATES Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Economic Comparison Copies of the 1897 and 1927 financial statements for the Village of Drayton are in the Mapleton Historical Society’s archives. It was interesting to review of some these statements and compare the economics of those times. By 1897 the village had assets of $8,825. They were the town lot and lock up located on Edward Street, the school on Main Street East, the fair ground, the weigh scale and the cemetery. The municipality rented the hall over the drug store and
shoe store on the southeast corner of Main and Wellington Streets for council meetings, court sessions, and in turned rented it for social functions. Thirty years later in 1927 the assets were $41,975. The town lot had been sold. The new town hall housed the town lock up, council chambers, library, fire hall and auditorium. The village had purchased a fire engine and equipment and a grader and Drayton Hydro supplied electrical power to the residents. The fire engine was horse drawn. Payments to William Bates and John McIsaac for drawing the
engine are listed in the general accounts. In 1897 there were street lights in the business section lit with power supplied by a local mill. Some homes also had electric power for limited times during the day and evening. There was apparently no need to have the streets lit all night. The cost for those street lights was $229 in 1897. Thirty years later the cost had risen to $897. As in most municipalities the village had debenture debt; in 1897, $1,401 for the new school and $800 for the cemetery, and in 1927, $1,479 for an addition to the school and
$8,114 for the hydro installations. Four-grave plots in the cemetery sold for $10 in 1897 and that had not changed in 1927. The $2 cost to have a grave dug in 1897 had risen to $7 in 1927. The 1927 accounts show that a perpetual care fund had been accumulating. That cost is now included in the purchase price of graves and the municipality maintains the funds to pay for some of the costs of the upkeep of the cemeteries. Municipalities were responsible for looking after the poor in those days. The village spent $5 in 1897 and $139 in 1927
for that purpose. The building and repair of streets, roads and bridges, then as now, took a big portion of municipal funds. The accounts show that manual labour built and maintained the streets in 1897. A man earned wages of $1 per day. They built and repaired the wooden sidewalks, cleaned the ditches and culverts, cut weeds, graveled and scraped the streets, watered the streets from seventeen weeks, June to September, shoveled snow in the business section in winter and one man was paid to haul the manure off the streets in the spring.
In 1927 the country was in the big economic recession. Manual labour and horse drawn wagons and equipment were still used. Men earned 25 cents per hour. A man with a team and wagon earned 55 cents per hour. It would appear the village council decided to rebuild some of the main streets. Many yards of gravel were purchased and there were 20 men listed who were paid for approximately 1,500 hours of work. No doubt those cash payments were most welcome. submitted by Jean Campbell
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any private land without permission. “This means staying off of trails on private land that are not available to any rider during a given season (i.e. OFSC snowmobile trails during nonwinter months) or that are available only for the use of a
specific rider group during a specific season (e.g. snowmobilers during the winter),” the organizations state. All OFSC Prescribed Snowmobile Trails on private land are shut down at the end of each winter and not available again Continued on page 8
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By Pastor Mark McCready Alma Bible Church, Alma and feel alone and unworthy. They bear the guilt of their past and worry what the future will bring. Their sense of hope is diminished. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Just a couple of weeks ago I found myself reading about a guy by the name of Matthew. His life is a testament to what can be different. He lived in Jesus’ day. He was born a Jew. He was raised a Jew. He found himself living in an area that was occupied by the Romans. This is significant because as things would turn out, Matthew would choose a career as a tax collector for the occupiers. This decision would make him a traitor. The decision would make him one who is despised by his own people. What was worse was that tax collectors in that day
Jesus has a place for all In my role as a pastor I often find myself listening to people as they share some of their hidden sins. They speak of the struggles they face. They tell me of how they are tormented by some of the decisions they have made. I am sure that if we are honest, most of us can look back over the years and find decisions that we have made that we now regret. My guess is that we also know what it is like to have done things that have offended people. We all can attest to the fact that we have done things that have offended God. There is a common thread to all of this: people reflect on their life
were known not just to collect money for the Romans, but to collect a little extra for themselves. People knew it, but really couldn’t do much about it. If they didn’t pay, guys like Matthew would just call over a Roman soldier and inform the soldier of the problem and that was it. And so it was that Matthew became a member of some of the undesirables of his day. Yet despite Matthew’s state, something amazing happens. Jesus comes along and reaches out to Matthew. He sees Matthew sitting at his table collecting the taxes, and even though so many people hate Matthew, Jesus invites him to be one of his followers. Jesus reaches out to Matthew with compassion. Showing a level of mercy that is beyond
comprehension, Jesus invites Matthew into a new life, a friendship that is life-changing. And so Matthew leaves everything and follows. Once he leaves, there is no going back. What is even more fascinating than his choice to follow is the next step he takes. Matthew, with his new friend Jesus, decides to have a party and invite all of his friends. Because of who he was, most of his friends came from the same circles. This was not the social circle of the religious establishment. This was a group of outcasts, what some would call “sinners.” It was a group that included all kinds of people including prostitutes, drunkards, thieves, etc. These were the untouchables, and they knew it. They had been judged by the community.
They had been judged by the religious establishment of the day. It was a tragedy the way these outcasts were treated. It was outright wrong and Jesus knew it. So Jesus enjoyed a party with them. There he was feasting at the same table with them. Jesus took a lot of flack for this choice. The religious people of the day were quite upset. They asked some of the other disciples of Jesus why he was eating with “tax collectors and sinners?” In their minds, they had a point. Any real Rabbi, any teacher worth his reputation wouldn’t be caught dead hanging around a group of people like this. There are standards, and for a teacher or a Rabbi to hang around these types of people made them “dirty.” For that matter, being a
religious leader meant you had to be serious. You had to fast once and a while. Partying was not on the “to do” list. But then that was Jesus. Jesus wasn’t interested in the silly notions of the religious establishment. This Matthew who was once a tax collector and traitor, went from being hated to being a follower of Jesus. His life was totally transformed and all because he took seriously the call of Jesus in his life. It is amazing to think about the kind of transformation that took place in the life of Matthew all because Jesus reached out with mercy and love to a man who was hated so much. Though we may feel like we are outsiders, unwanted or unloved, the truth is that Jesus has a place for us, too.
Spectacular spellers - Fifteen area students participated in the Midwestern Ontario Optimist Spelling Bee in Moorefield on April 16. Each student was presented with a participation certificate created by Studio Factor of Drayton. Eight Wellington County area schools were represented: Maryborough P.S., Drayton Heights P.S., Community Christian School, Drayton, Kennilworth P.S., Arthur P.S., Mount Forest P.S., Normandy P.S. and Ayton P.S. submitted photo
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Drayton resident on stage in GWTG production of Maggie’s Getting Married
Stage comedy - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild production of the Norm Foster comedy Maggie’s Getting Married is currently onstage at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre, with performances April 25, 26, and 27 at 7:30pm . Cast members, from left, are pictured at a recent rehearsal: front, Kelly Lenselink, Scott Cooper; back, Tali McGovern, Dan Haugh, Richard Jaunzemis and Roslyn Fortier. submitted photo
HARRISTON - A Drayton man is part of the cast of a Norm Foster comedy currently on stage here. Anyone who has ever attended a wedding knows that seldom does anyone get hitched without a hitch. In the case of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) upcoming spring production, Maggie’s Getting Married, those “hitches” have downright hilarious results. Drayton’s Scott Cooper, who has performed in several guild productions including The Family Man and another Foster comedy, The Foursome, portrays the bridegroom, Russell. Written by popular Canadian playwright Norm Foster, the play is a relationship comedy about a family in the final stages of wedding preparation. “The Duncan family is getting ready for the wedding of their youngest daughter Maggie. The night before the wedding, her older sister Wanda comes home and when
she meets the groom …some misunderstandings occur and chaos ensues,” explains director Caroline Wollis, of Mount Forest, Wollis says audiences will enjoy the interaction of characters in roles many can relate to. “It shows family dynamics. As would any family, they can make you laugh, they can make you cry, they can make you roll your eyes.” The cast of Maggie’s Getting Married is a mix of veteran actors and stage newcomers, drawn from the north Wellington area. The bride-to-be, Maggie, is played by Kelly Lenselink of Harriston, who has previously appeared in such GWTG productions as The Cemetery Club and Marion Bridge, while her sister, Wanda, is portrayed by Tali McGovern, of Mount Forest, in her first role with the guild. Also new to the GWTG stage is Dan Haugh, of Mount Forest, who plays Wanda’s boyfriend Axel. GWTG veteran Richard Jaunzemis, of Harriston, last
seen onstage in Annie, and Rosyln Fortier, of Mount Forest, who has appeared in Wedding Belles and The Rented Christmas, play the bride’s parents. Off-stage crew members include producer Flora Burke, stage manager Helen Craigie, both of Mount Forest, and assistant stage manager Annilene McRobb and props coordinator Patricia von Westerholt of Harriston. Despite the difficulties of assembling everyone for rehearsals during one of the snowiest winters in recent memory, Wollis says the show has come together very smoothly. “It’s a really enthusiastic group of people and they all meshed.” Maggie’s Getting Married runs April 25, 26, 27 at 7:30pm at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre. Tickets are available for $15 at Harriston Home Hardware, Shopper’s Drugmart, Mount Forest, or by calling 519-3382778 or emailing ticketsgwtg@ wightman.ca.
Vacation Bible School in Drayton, July 8 to 12 DRAYTON - Thoughts of summer are just around the corner. Once again this year, local churches have combined their efforts to organize Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is Kingdom Rock – Where kids stand strong for God! Vacation Bible School will run July 8 to 12 at the Drayton Reformed Church, 74 Wellington Street, and is offered to children who have completed JK to those who have completed Grade 5. Mornings will begin at 9am with singing, and then the children will travel to four different activities before returning to the sanctuary for more singing, skits and fun. Each day the children will be offered a snack at the Kings kitchen, learn a new Bible story at Epic Bible Adventures, have fun with their friends at Tournament Games and make a craft at Imagination Station. Along the way, they’ll meet Bible buddies like Truman who will teach the children that God’s love helps them to stand strong. VBS is offered free thanks to the generosity of the local churches. “This is a wonderful exam-
ple of how the community of Drayton can work together for the benefit of our children. We will also be reaching out by supporting Michael Bull Roberts’ ministry called Tender Heart Ministries,” organizers note. Roberts is no stranger to Drayton as he came to speak in September last year. He is the founder of Tender Heart Ministries, where he reaches out to teens and street youth through speaking events in schools, gang awareness and working with youth who have emotional or learning issues. Roberts supplies and distributes personal care items to those in need. He also organizes free art programs for street youth who would never otherwise get this opportunity. “Painting is a wonderful form of expression and for some kids it can really help work through some of the grief and hurt they are feeling,” organizers state. To help support Michael, VBS organizers are collecting acrylic paints and brushes as well as gift cards to Michaels, Shoppers Drugmart or Wal-Mart where he can buy art supplies and personal care items for teens
as needed. On July 12 at 10:45am, the community is invited to come out to the church for the VBS closing program. This is a time for the children to show parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends what they have learned during the week of VBS. Local residents can either sign children up and/or volunteer on the VBS website www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ ez/drayton, or stop by Drayton Foodland on May 11 (rain date May 25) for a barbecue fundraiser and pre-registration event. CD’s will also be available. Forms will be available after the BBQ at the grocery store, library, and local churches. “This ministry can’t run without lots of wonderful volunteers. Think about helping for a day or two or even better the whole week,” organizers urge. Donations to VBS or Tender heart Ministries may be dropped off at the Drayton Reformed Church. For information contact church VBS representatives or e-mail Tracy at kabbespatch@ hotmail.com.
Riders to respect landowner rights FROM PAGE FIVE until the next winter. This is because landowners have given permission to local snowmobile clubs to allow snowmobiles on these trails on their land, but only in the winter. Permission does not include any other riders or seasons. The OFSCA cautions unauthorized use of snowmobile trails on private land in the non-winter months can not only lead to trespass charges, but can also result in a landowner permanently closing a
trail to all riders for all seasons. Before entering any trail on private property in any season, every rider must have landuse permission, either directly from the landowner or through membership in a provincial or regional organization or local club. If in doubt check it out “When in doubt, check with the OFSC or OFATV to confirm where trail riding is available, acceptable and authorized in each season,” the groups state in a joint press release is-
sued on April 15. “Ontario snowmobilers and ATV riders have enough shared or dedicated trails to ride legally in this province without trespassing on private land. Snowmobilers and ATV riders need to earn and keep the respect of local landowners and of their home communities by riding only where authorized and by staying on the trail. The best way to enjoy riding responsibly on authorized trails is to join your local club and ride with other club members.”
Antique show - Linda Buckley, of Palmerston, was one of many exhibitors at the annual Elora Antique Show April 20 and 21 at the Elora Community Centre, where antique hunters lined up early to seek out rare treasures. Taylor Freiburger, of Kitchener, was shopping with her mother Debbie, in search of a unique jewelry piece, which she found through Buckley’s collection. photo by Kelly Waterhouse
Crafty 4-H meeting in Mapleton as group begins projects for 2013 MOOREFIELD - The Mapleton 4-H club held its first meeting of 2013 on March 18 at the Moorefield Optimist hall. Leaders Cathy Dobben and Lynne Flewwelling introduced a craft project. The meeting began with a roll call with the theme, “Introduce yourself and tell how many 4-H projects have you have done.” The group was very pleased to see plenty of faces, new and old. A vote was taken for people to fill the important jobs that keep the group running. Jordan Dobben came out on top with the most votes for president. Rachel Brodhaecker is secretary and Alexis Kuper
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is press reporter. Members discussed possible craft projects like pen making and pottery, then moved on the traits of art and crafts. These include colours, design, and shapes. The group then moved on to the supposedly simple craft of a frog on a lily pad made out of foam. Members also added ribbons with beads on the ends hanging from the lily pad. This craft was supposed to be easy, but members experienced difficulties with the knot tying. On April 1 the Mapleton Kukoo Crafties held their second meeting. The meeting began with roll call theme of shapes in nature.
Members discussed the different shapes and textures in art. The group did two crafts, a duckling out of feathers and a tennis ball. This provided members a chance to put texture and shapes into practice. Senior members were paired with junior members to assist with the hot glue guns. The next project was a stained glass sun catcher. Members used a piece of wax paper and sprinkled shredded crayons and stickers on paper and placed another piece of wax paper on top and melting the crayons in between with an iron. submitted by Alexis Kuper, Press reporter