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Workout time - Breakdancer Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli and Drayton Heights Public School Grade 7 student Halle Detweiler show more than 5,000 students warm-up dance moves at the third annual Empowerment Day at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph on May 4. Photo by Jaime Myslik
Students encouraged to change thoughts, world at this year’s Empowerment Day By Jaime Myslik GUELPH – “No limits. No excuses.” That’s the message breakdancer Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli left with students at the third annual Empowerment Day on May 4. “It’s incredible seeing how everybody reacts to the stories,” said Drayton Heights Public School student council member Mandy De Vries. “Just to hear everybody that is speaking is really
amazing,” added Halle Detweiler, also on the Drayton Heights student council. “It’s really inspirational.” Empowerment Day began in 2015 as a passion project of two students on the Drayton Heights student council. The first year saw 1,300 Grade 6 to 8 students at PMD arena in Drayton. Last year the event grew to over 3,000 students at the Fergus sportsplex and this year the inspirational day grew to more than 5,000
students at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph. Though the event has grown exponentially over three years, the Drayton Heights student council is still responsible for organizing the day. “This came into action probably around September for most of us and it was getting scripts ready and organizing speakers and making sure that this day is going to work for everyone and make sure that it actually SEE EVENT » 7
MAPLETON – Larger volume water users will get a break under a new rate system favored by town council here. Dan Watson of Watson and Associates Economists presented council with the results of a water and wastewater rate study update at the April 25 meeting. Council implemented a metered water system in 2015, passing a bylaw to set the existing rates in June of that year. “Since (then) there have been factors which have required reconsideration of the water and wastewater rates,” township CAO Brad McRoberts stated in a report.
Those factors include lower than anticipated revenue generation. “Due to implementation of metering, consumers have been more conscious of their consumption, and in some cases, ongoing leakage issues were identified and corrected by consumers,” McRoberts explained. Increased project costs for major water and wastewater capital projects, aging infrastructure resulting in greater operating expenses and requests from high volume commercial and industrial users for discounts are among the other factors. The consultant’s rate update study presented council with three options, including the option of a five per
cent increase (from $2.26 to $2.37 per cubic metre) to the current constant rate structure that provides a consumptive base rate that is applied to all users. Option two involves implementing separate residential and non-residential rates. Under that system a lower non-residential consumptive rate is subsidized through a slightly higher residential consumptive rate. The third option, selected by council, involves declining block rates. This means calculating separate consumptive base rates for different levels of consumption. As any customer consumes more water and moves to the higher consumptive block, SEE WATER » 7
Blood donors urgently needed at local clinic on long weekend by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The need for blood is constant and continues throughout the year. Each year on the Victoria Day long weekend Canadian Blood Services holds donor clinics to ensure a blood supply is available to patients in need. This year, the Drayton blood donor clinic will be held during the Victoria Day long weekend on May 22. The clinic needs to collect 58 blood donations to support local patients. At present there are 38 appointments available. Canadian Blood Services (CBS) territory manager Tara Gutscher stated in an
email to the Community News this clinic is very important because it is being held on a statutory holiday. “Many of our regular donors may not be available to donate blood on this day due to the holiday. We need new donors to come out, donate blood and save lives,” she said. According to CBS, more than half of all Canadians will either need blood or will know someone who does. Less than four per cent of the eligible population donates blood. “The community’s support at this long weekend clinic is appreciated by Canadian Blood Services,” Gutscher stated.
She thanked everyone who has made an appointment and asks anyone attending the clinic to bring someone along who has never donated. The Drayton blood donor clinic on May 22 will be held at the Community Christian School, 35 High Street, from 3:30 to 7:30pm. To book an appointment call 1-888-236-6283 or visit www.blood.ca. Walk-ins will be accepted. Anyone who is unable to attend the Drayton clinic can donate blood prior to the long weekend at the Palmerston blood donor clinic on May 18 at the Palmerston Community Centre, 525 Cavan Street, from 5 to 8pm.
Moorefield Drain project will piggyback on road reconstruction By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township has struck a deal with upstream landowners that will result in improvements to Wellington County’s storm sewer system through Moorefield and alleviate flooding issues in the village. At the April 25 meeting CAO Brad McRoberts and public works director Sam Mattina explained in a report that as part of the Wellington Road 10 reconstruction project, township staff con-
sidered the idea of upsizing the county storm sewer to accommodate farmland drainage upstream or east of McGivern Street. Upstream landowners were consulted regarding their interests and willingness to contribute financially. The report estimates the overall cost to accommodate the increased stormwater volume as part of the road project at $293,300. “This cost is significantly discounted as the county is asking for only the difference
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Municipal staff were hoping the owners of upstream farmland would collectively contribute $100,000 to the project, or approximately $750 per acre. However in a letter to the township, the three affected landowners indicated that they would be prepared to contribute $400 per acre or approximately $52,800. Township staff recommended proceeding with the storm sewer, noting that adding it onto the county road reconstruction opportunity
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2017 Starlight Gala to fund cardiac monitors for hospital DRAYTON - Plans are well underway for the 17th Annual Starlight Gala benefiting the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation. The 2017 gala will be held on May 27 at the PMD Arena Complex in Drayton. This year’s theme is “A Run for the Roses,” a nod to the grand dame of horse racing, the Kentucky Derby. Guests will be treated to an elegant Derby-themed party with a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions and entertainment by local favourites Loose Change. A total of 47 sponsors, contributing a record $117,500, are leading the charge out of the gate, guaranteeing a successful event, organizers note. Donations of live and silent auction items continue to be collected by volunteers
in the community, and will ensure that ticket holders will have exciting items to bid on at the event. The event was close to selling out following a successful sponsorship drive, and is now officially sold out. Funds this year will be used to replace the cardiac monitors in the hospital. These monitors will be used in the emergency department and in other areas throughout the hospital that care for the sickest and most vulnerable patients. A cardiac monitor is a small machine that can be seen at a patient’s bedside. This small machine tells a critical story about a patient’s health, including blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and pulse rate. This enables caregivers to respond quickly and deci-
sively with fluid or medication when required. Cardiac monitors are used each and every day. “The reality is there is no single piece of equipment that we rely on more. For a heart attack, car accident, serious injury, chronic lung problems or surgery these monitors are essential for providing safe, quality patient care,” foundation officials state. Technology within this monitoring system provides early detection of signs and symptoms of life threatening situations, which allows hospital staff to provide earlier treatment. Earlier treatment lends itself to improved patient outcomes, meaning “patients are returned home to be with their loved ones, which is where they belong.”
Silver sponsors - Moorefield Excavating is a silver sponsor for the 2017 Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala. From left: gala co-chairs Kathy Statia and Jacqui Cressman, and from Moorefield Excavating John Landman, Hans Roubos and Jerry Roubos. Submitted photos Anyone wishing to contribute to another successful event through a donation to
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Crystal sponsors - Brown Insurance contributed $5,000 as crystal sponsors of the Starlight Gala. From left: Paul Brown and Jeremy Brown with gala co-chairs Kathy Statia and Jacqui Cressman.
Silver - The Drayton and Community Citizens’ Association, as silver sponsors, contributed $10,000 to the gala. Foundation development officer Dale Franklin, left, accepts a cheque from DCCA secretary Mary Downey.
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Skype celebration - To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, Community Christian School’s Grade 5/6 class has been investigating and researching uniquely Canadian inventions and places, including several national parks. Talking on Skype with Parks Canada employee Kevin from Jasper National Park in Alberta, are from left: Victoria Smith, Jason Brouwer, Ricky DeWeerd and Kees Droogers. Submitted photo
DRAYTON - In honour of Canada’s 150th Birthday, Christian Community School’s Grade 5/6 class investigating been has and researching uniquely Canadian inventions and places, including several national parks. The students have been fortunate to talk on Skype with Parks Canada employees from across the country, including Kevin from Jasper National Park in Alberta, Lamare from Quttinirpaaq National Park in Nunavut and Meighan from Gwaii Haanas National Park in British Columbia. Canada Parks The employees helped students connect to the national parks
in an authentic way and have deepened their appreciation for the beauty of the country, school officials note. The culmination of the student’s work reflecting on the distinctiveness of Canada and Canada’s 150th birthday will be on display during the school’s second annual Celebration of Learning. The event is an opportunity for the local community to celebrate Canada’s birthday and view the students’ work, while allowing the school to give back to the community. A free barbecue will be held during the celebration on May 25 at the Drayton Agricultural Building, 49 Elm Street, from 6 to 8pm. Everyone is welcome.
Mapleton revising fees for building permits By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Township council was set to consider a raise in local building fees at the May 9 meeting. “Building permit fees have seen very little increase over the last nine years,” noted chief building official Patty Wright in a report at the April 25 meeting. Since 2008, the report notes, increases in square footage charges for new construction range from five to 20 cents with no increase in administrative fees. Since then numerous legislative and economic changes justify a review of the existing fee structure, Wright explains. The goal of the review, the report explains, is to maintain fair cost recovery for
all permit types so that no project subsidizes another, enabling the building department to continue to maintain a net zero impact to general taxation. The Ontario Building Code (OBC) requires building permit fees be used only for the enforcement of the Building Code Act and regulation. The act does allow for reserves for possible economic down turns, but the reserve can only be used for OBC related enforcement. Wright stated the Mapleton department aims to maintain a reserve equal to a minimum of one year’s operating costs plus an allotment for unexpected expenses such as legal costs. The new fee schedule would see fees for new resi-
dential construction rise from $300 plus $0.60 per square foot to $325 plus $0.70. Industrial and commercial rates would rise from $300 plus $0.55 per square foot to $325 plus $0.65. Fees for farm buildings would rise from $200 plus $0.20 per square foot to $225 plus $0.30. Rates for other types of farm construction, including manure tanks, silos and grain bins, would remain unchanged from current levels. The new residential rates would still leave Mapleton the lowest among north Wellington municipalities and put farm construction fees on par with Wellington North for the highest rates in the region. Permit costs for a 1,600 square foot bungalow with
a 400 square foot attached garage in Mapleton would rise from the current level of $1,820 to $2,205. A permit for the same structure in Minto currently costs $2,400 and the fees in Wellington North would be $2,327. Mapleton’s fee for a 10,000 square foot barn would increase from $2,200 to $3,225 under the new rates, while permits for the same structure in Minto would cost $2,200 and the fee in Wellington north would be $3,225. Council passed a resolution to accept and approve the justification provided for the building permit fees. Council was expected to consider a bylaw to implement the rates at the May 9 meeting.
Series of splash pad fundraisers coming up By Caroline Sealey MAPLETON The Drayton Splash Pad Committee has a full slate of fundraising events scheduled for Mapleton residents. The committee, consisting of members of the Drayton Rotary and Kinette Clubs, has brought back popular fundraisers and is hosting new fundraisers during the next few months. A few tickets are still available for the Drayton Rotary Club’s Annual Dinner Theatre on May 17. The event includes a roast beef dinner followed by an evening at Drayton Theatre’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by calling Bob Bignell 519-638-2736. One new fundraiser for the committee is a Make, Take and Donate Chalkboard Night hosted by Kitchen Table Crafts on May 24 from 7 to 10pm at the Drayton Chophouse. Thirty spaces are available for anyone interested in
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Drayton. Girls and boys from senior kindergarten to Grade 11 are eligible to participate in the tournament. An open age division will also be offered by tournament organizers. Four teams must register for each age group in order to run a division. Cost is $20 per player. Each team is guaranteed two games. A food booth will be available during the tournament. The registration deadline is June 9 at 8pm. Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off at Drayton Freshmart, 90 Wellington Street South, or contact Lorrie Spaling at 519998-2154. Toonie Saturdays continue on the first Saturday of each month with three
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When initiated three years ago by members of the student council of Drayton Heights Public School, Empowerment Day was an amazing initiative and truly ambitious undertaking. The first year saw 1,300 Grade 6 to 8 students come together at the PMD arena in Drayton to hear world renowned motivational speaker Spencer West, a double-leg amputee who, with two friends, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest mountain in Africa. The 2016 event grew to over 3,000 students at the Fergus sportsplex, where Canadian astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield urged them to shoot for the stars. This year the inspirational day drew more than 5,000 students to the Sleeman Centre in Guelph on May 4. There they heard from Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli, who became a breakdancing sensation despite a bone and joint disorder that has left him unable to walk easily without crutches. Students also heard from UNICEF Canada’s special representative for children in armed conflict, Mariatu Kamara. She was born in Sierra Leone and during the country’s civil war rebels cut off both of her hands. “I don’t feel the need for revenge because that’s not my place,” is a part of the message she brought. “My place right now is to move forward.” Despite the exponential growth of the event Drayton Heights student council continues to organize Empowerment Day, with more than 40 students involved this year. Current organizers are training younger council members to allow the tradition to continue. Inspired young people are vital to any hope for future prospects of a just and prosperous global community. That’s a grand vision that has to start somewhere. Why not in Drayton? Well done! Editor’s note: Our coverage of Empowerment Day has grown along with the event - beyond, in fact, the capacity of the Community News to contain it. An abridged version of reporter Jaime Myslik’s account begins on our front page. A more detailed version can be found in this week’s Wellington Advertiser or online at www.wellingtonadvertiser.com.
MOOREFIELD Maryborough Public School students brought home a gold medial in the Junior Robotics division from the recent Skills Ontario provincial level competition. School officials state the Junior Robotics Club at MPS has been working hard since September learning to program, build and complete challenges relating to robotics. Team members use the EV3 Mindstorms kit along with the coding program and Commander App to complete various tasks. They have learned to build robots designed for specific purposes and have the ability to modify parts and tools on the robots to succeed in a variety of tasks. They create the code to send to the brain of the robot and the robot is then able to perform autonomous tasks. “The group of boys
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Potty humour never goes out of style Outhouse/backhouse. What we commonly refer to as the washroom, pre-plumbing might have been referred to as the little house, wee house, house of parliament, auntie, comfort station, what-you-call-it, back forty, John, out back, the toilet, W. C. (water closet, European influence), privy, the Jones’ house. Mapleton survey says: outhouse is the preferred descriptor for pre-plumbing ways. For the purposes of this ditty, we are going mainly with “outhouse� but there will be exceptions. In the onset of this research project an unusual illustrated treasure was loaned to me, Back Houses of the North, written and illustrated by Muriel E Newton-White (published by Highway Book Shop Cobalt, Ontario). That someone had the foresight in 1972 to document a quickly disappearing piece of our history was brilliant. Newton-White was on to something. Though not a New York Times best seller, 11 years later she was on her 17th printing—90,000 copies in print—she knows her out houses! “If we want to find one particular symbol for those good old days, there is nothing better than the backhouse. It symbolizes the hard work, thrift, quietness, and spirit of adventure that helps to make up the charm of rural, and small-town life.� The sketches of a wasp nest, snake, porcupine, skunks, mouse, and even a bear are a reminder that we have it good indoors, not to forget the seasonal challenges of rain, snow storms and even heat. Noted variations on the architecture modify the classic upright slender box. Most frequently the lean-to roof topped the slender room,
but some had gable roofs. Log outhouses have become a rare sight and even the shingled ones are all but gone. The iconic crescent moon gave just enough lighting (and ventilation) in an otherwise dark piece of privacy. Colour schemes were kept simple, white or naturals, often discreetly tucked behind bushes or trees or gardens. There are those still standing behind churches, purposely not drawing attention to themselves. Those from the half-century club have all heard at least one set of pranksters (usually from Halloween) that have left an impression. No one ever seems to have names or firsthand information of the misadventure, neither of the falls during the vandalism or the next morning’s rude awakening. Again, this demographic is far too diplomatic to point fingers. Tip or relocate—which was the most infamous strategy? The Eaton’s catalogue had an unfortunate recycle. Is that why they changed to coated paper? Some were perched over dug holes. Others had bucket systems. Yet others were described with a “flapper system.� The last style is not unlike what we might think of as the modern day green or blue portables. Prior to plastic some had a back
“flap� or hatch that could be opened so that the compost could be shoveled out. According to a local three seats were common. Children remember going as buddies with their younger or older siblings. It helped alleviate the fears of what went bump in the night. (takes potty training to a whole different head space doesn’t it?) Floyd Schieck, the owner of a septic pumping company, entered a float in the Canada’s 100th birthday parade advertising with the tag line “Big or small we suck them all!� Rumour has it that Floyd looks forward to honouring his father, who rode on a “throne� on the original float, in a similar fashion in the upcoming 150 celebrations. Speaking of Mr. Schieck, he has committed to memory The Passing of the Backhouse, by James Whitcomb Riley. Make a date to hear Floyd recite the whole six stanzas! The following is the fifth: When grandpa had to “go out back� and make his morning call, We’d bundle up the dear old man with muffler and a shawl. I knew the hole on which he sat—’twas padded all around, And once I dared to sit there—’twas all too wide I found; My loins were all too little and I jack-knifed there to stay. They had to come and get me out or I’d have passed away. Then father said ambition was a thing boys should shun, And I must use the children’s hole ‘till childhood’s days were done. The song Seven Old Ladies Locked in a Lavatory is now stuck in my head. It is a modern twist on porcelain, more potty humor. Let us be thankful for plumbers!
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By Pastor Mark McCready Alma Bible Church
Opinions everyone has them I love technology. I take an interest in seeing some of the latest and greatest things out there, from the latest televisions, to giant-sized computer monitors that have touch screens. I am fascinated with the latest phones and all the apps that are available for them. I get a kick, though, out of watching some people who are texting away, sending 100 messages a day. I don’t know how they do it. Sadly, with all of this
technology we have developed an over-inflated view of ourselves. We have developed this idea that the rest of the world is just sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for our next text, waiting for our next tweet, waiting for our next Facebook post. We have become so full of ourselves and we think the rest of the world is just dying to know our opinions. Go shopping or go out to eat and this same mindset is encouraged. Places like Walmart, Home Depot, etc., as well as many restaurants reward you when after your visit you go online and fill out a survey. We are programmed
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to believe that our opinion matters, that “my” opinion matters. Now please don’t misunderstand me. I am as guilty as the next for feeling that need to post something, for needing to get through my email. There are many benefits with this technology. It is now so much easier to keep informed on events, to share critical information or to update others on major changes to a project. Decisions are easier to make with information so readily available through these modern day communication devices. However, just because we have an opinion, and just because we have a means to express it, doesn’t mean we should. I have always found it fascinating to hear what happened with the group of guys that hung around with Jesus. At one point in their journey together, two of the guys who happened to be brothers ap-
proached Jesus and asked if they each might have a seat next to Jesus when they all get to heaven. We can guess as to what they wanted. They wanted to have a position of respect. They wanted to be in positions of recognition. Sitting at the side of a Prince or King also implied the opportunity to be their counselor, to give advice. I believe that this is what they wanted - to have a part in the government. But this is not how God works, and Jesus makes that point clear to these two brothers. We as humans want power and authority. We want to tell others how to live. We want influence. Our culture tells us that our opinion matters. So we have this growing sense of entitlement to tell everyone what we think. Jesus doesn’t work like that. He tells these two brothers and the rest of the group that He is not about “lording his position” over others.
Instead, Jesus is all about serving. He makes clear that to follow Him is to choose to be a servant. To follow Jesus implies that we surrender our own desires, and our supposed rights to an opinion, and instead serve the needs of those around us. So let’s think about this. First off, I am not suggesting that we toss our technology away. Rather I want to encourage all of us to consider the idea of spending less time advancing ourselves and our own interests and opinions and instead make greater attempts to reach out to others. We should consider the needs and interests of others as being more important than our own. This is really what being a follower of Jesus is all about. When we decide to follow Jesus we become servants. We are happy knowing that we can help meet the needs of others. Being a follower of Jesus, means becoming
a servant to those around us. This is hardly a novel concept. The Apostle Paul encouraged his followers with exactly this thought. He wrote to a church in Philippi that they should “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” He goes on to say that they should “not merely look out for (their) own personal interests, but also for the interests of others (Philippians 2:3-4). We would do well to follow the same advice. So the next time you have this desire to insert your opinion into a conversation, stop. The next time you are inclined to rattle off your thoughts on a subject, think again. Instead, ask the person you are in conversation with, “What do you think?” Let them know that you would love to know how they feel about the subject.
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“The farmers market is an opportunity for produce, baking, crafts and local farmers to showcase their merchandise to consumers in a convenient and very central downtown location,” stated Bohl. He added that in an effort to grow the attendance and public image of the market, the Kinettes are planning a few theme days throughout the market season, including a strawberry breakfast, Canada Day theme and a pancake breakfast.
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the consumptive rate decreases. Watson and Associates recommend creating two blocks: one for users of under 34 cubic metres and another for those using over 34 cubic metres. A high consumption residential user on the Drayton system, using 45 cubic metres per billing cycle (bi-monthly) and currently paying about $233 would pay about $260 under either options one or three. Under scenario two, the same customer would pay $269. A low-volume Drayton customer, using only 13 cubic metres, currently pays $105. That would move to $127 under scenario one, and just under $130 under either option two or three. A high volume commercial user, such as a car wash, using 660 cubic metres currently pays about $2,796. Under scenario one that users bill would rise to $2,952, while under option two it would fall to $2,493 and drop to $2,548 under option three. Councillor Michael Martins said he felt option three “would accomplish a bit of a happy medium for us.” Martin added, “The 34 cubic metres seems to be the line that’s drawn, so once you get there, it makes sense to me – I hope that I don’t get there - but that there is a reduction in rates because
means something,” said student council member Abby Culp, also one of the day’s emcees. Though teachers decided on who the speakers would be, it was the students who organized the day, set up the event and wrote all of the scripts, explained Reeghan Rumph, a student council member “It seems kind of crazy because yesterday ... (when) most of us came it was all empty and we had to set up chairs and everything,” said student council member
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there’s a line where the cost of acquiring the system, once you get on that with extra flow rates or whatever, I don’t think there’s justification for the same costs per metre … I think it would be a fair route to go.” Watson and Associates recommend council pass rates for 2017 to be implemented immediately, and allow township staff to automatically increase rates annually on Jan. 1 starting in 2018, based on a pre-approved rate forecast. While agreeing the township should implement option 3, councillor Lori Woodham expressed concern about the provision for automatic increases. “I would feel more comfortable if that decision APARTMENT came to council ... in case hardware FOR RENT hardwareWANTED TO BUY there is some other variablebuilding centre MOOREFIELD - 1building bedroom centre SCRAP CARS, TRUCKS, that’s happened to the apartment, adult building, FARM MACHINERY, system,” she said. available June 1, no pets/ HEAVY EQUIPMENT. Monitoring costs smoking, $590/month all Scrap metal bins available. McRoberts noted staff inclusive, first and last. 519- We sell quality used auto would be monitoring the 638-3054. parts. Kenilworth Auto income and costs of the Recyclers 519-323-1113. system and would provide recommendations to council HELP WANTED AR-SPAN TRUSS INC in the event deviations from projections are warranted. “I think it comes back to staff being accountable,” AR-SPAN TRUSS INC he said, pointing out it was staff ’s monitoring of the We are looking for a Full-Time driver to join our delivery current rate system that team. Deliveries are throughout Ontario. Applicants triggered the current update. must have a clean abstract and good customer service Council was slated attitude. Experience hauling over-dimensional loads to consider a bylaw would be an asset. We offer a competitive wage and implementing new rates benefit package. based on option three at the May 9 meeting. To apply, drop off your resume in person at our
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introduced Patuelli and helped him complete a warm-up with the 5,000-plus students. Patuelli’s message was that anyone can achieve any feat. “I truly believe that we all have the power to accomplish anything we want in our lives but it’s the minute that we create an excuse and we tell ourselves that we can’t do something without even trying first, that’s when we’re creating limitation and that’s when we’re creating a barrier,” he told students. SEE EXCUSES » 8
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Unusual tale - Students at Drayton Heights Public School are busy practicing after school and during nutrition breaks for their modern version of the classic tale Cinderella. The community is invited to this family-friendly event on May 17 and 18 at 7pm at the school. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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drawers. In order to please her cruel and evil family, Cinderella must rotate tires on the Suburban and polish bowling trophies. With assistance from a Fairy Godfather and Godmother and two enchanted gerbils, the twins make their way into the kingdom’s exclusive royal society. Cinderella hopes to attend Princess Petunia’s birthday gala and Bob wants to play in Prince Percy’s all kingdom baseball game. After
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Africa. The meeting closed with the singing of O Canada after which a social time was enjoyed by all. Submitted by Pat Salter
Excuses create limitations, students told at Empowerment Day » FROM PAGE 7
Patuelli has arthrogryposis, a bone and joint disorder that can affect the entire body. For Patuelli it is primarily his legs that are
impacted and he uses crutches to walk. When he was 15 years old, he discovered breakdancing in his homeroom class. His friend pushed away the
tables and showed Patuelli a backspin. “Right away I knew I wanted to ... learn how to dance like that,” Patuelli said.