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Council elects construction management approach for new maintenance facility by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township will hire a construction manager rather than a general contractor to oversee building of a new municipal maintenance facility. After meeting with facility designers Chamberlain Architects on May 12, council passed a resolution to receive the final design and contract format and to authorize staff and Chamberlain Architects to accept the plans and specifications for the facility and proceed with a Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) Construction Management Contract. Council also directed public works director Brad McRoberts to evaluate construction management options and make a recommendation to council. McRoberts noted Chamberlain Architects themselves could be one candidate, but other possibilities would be investigated. A presentation by
Chamberlain Architects indicated a number of advantages to the “construction manager� approach. The architects indicated a 50 per cent reduction in bonding costs could result from the ability to bond only major or selected trades, rather than bonding on the entire contract amount. They also said under construction management the project owner selects subtrades through an open tendering process, while a general contractor would select their own subtrades. Chamberlain officials pointed out if the general contractor is not local there is a good chance the sub-contractors will not be local either. “It actually gives us more control,� noted Mayor Neil Driscoll. The architects also indicated construction management fees would be 3% compared to 5 to 10% for general contractors. They also pointed out
all costs would be disclosed under the construction management approach, while a general contractor would not disclose actual costs. While expressing some concern about deviating from the established process, councillor Dennis Craven said, “I do have confidence in director McRoberts’ abilities� to make the approach work. With the approval of the 2015 budget on March 31, Mapleton council approved a layout design for the new facility, at an estimated cost of $5,433,000, which will be funded through insurance recovery, a municipal debenture and reserves/reserve funds. Development charges will also be leveraged for the project. The new facility will be built at the municipal administration office site on Sideroad 16. It will replace both a previous building on the same site that burned down in December 2013, and another maintenance facility in Moorefield.
Support for nurses - RBC presented a $10,000 donation to the Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH) on May 14 to fund training programs and educational opportunities for nurses. The donation is part of a $70,000 RBC commitment that included donations to Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus and hospitals in Listowel, Orangeville, Walkerton, Hanover and Owen Sound. From left: front, PDH Foundation development officer Dale Franklin; Katie Olechowski; Cathy Hass; Ruth Johnston; Harriston RBC representative Wendy Albrecht; RBC branch manager Arthur, Drayton and Moorefield Bahaar Lultar; and RBC financial planner Drayton, Moorefield and Arthur Kathy Mallett; back RBC vice president of agriculture and commercial centres Gregg Mitchell, regional vice-president Dan Woods and Listowel, Harriston, Clifford branch manager Ron Gillespie. photo by Patrick Raftis
Author tells story of Home Children by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Author Sandra Joyce was the guest speaker at the Mapleton Historical Society’s annual meeting on May 8 at PMD arena. Joyce, a Toronto native,
is an advocate of the British Home Children and has given over 160 presentations on the subject across Canada. She has written two books based on the experiences of her British Home Child father, Robert Joyce, her uncle, Thomas Main St. W. Palmerston
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‘Emotional’ challenge - Drayton Heights Public School Principal Jeff Crawford spent two days in a wheelchair on May 13 and 14, after accepting a challenge from a local family. “Being at a vulnerable height and position became an emotional issue for me,� Crawford said. photos by Caroline Sealey
Educators accept wheelchair challenge by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Two Drayton Heights Public School educators recently got a lesson on life with limited mobility. Teacher Andy Speers spent two days, May 11 and 12, in a wheel chair after accepting a challenge from the Clemmer family of Drayton. This is the second year Speers has participated in the challenge. “After the first day, I was physically exhausted. On Day 2, I really didn’t want to do the challenge but I made the commitment and was going to follow through,� Speers told the Community News. Speers spoke with students at Drayton Heights about the importance of learning about disabilities, as accidents can happen and someone they know could need to use a wheelchair. Inclusion and acceptance of people with disabilities is a major focus at the school, said Speers. “I have had great discussions with the students and have heard some amazing comments from them.� Drayton noted Speers Heights does a good job in accommodating people with disabilities but still has work to do. He faced many of the same challenges he faced last year, but found that he asked for help from fellow teachers and students a lot more. Teaching physical education was challenging as he was unable to demonstrate track and field events. “I am happy to do this as an awareness and promotion of
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the Clemmer family’s cause,� Speers said. The family will be wheeling 30 kilometres from Gibson Park in Elmira to ABC Park in Drayton on June 20 as part of a fundraiser known as Kate’s Kause. Each member of the family will be on wheels of some sort: wheelchair, bike or skateboard. All proceeds from the Wheel-a-thon go to the family’s charity, Bringing Heaven to Earth, which helps families with children who have special needs afford medical or sporting equipment. Drayton Heights Principal Jeff Crawford spent two days in a wheelchair on May 13 and 14, after accepting the same
challenge as Speers. Crawford also undertook the challenge last year and asked other staff members to consider experiencing what a person with disabilities dealt with on a daily basis. A wheelchair will be available over the next two weeks for interested staff and students to use. On Crawford’s first day in the wheelchair he had to remove himself from it for the afternoon to attend to pressing issues that could not be dealt with while using a wheelchair. “I had the option to leave the chair,� Crawford said. “A person with disabilities does not have that option and would have to deal with the matters at hand in a different way.� On Day 2, Crawford was fitted with a wheelchair more suited to his body size that was easier to manoeuvre and more stable. He found his office would need major changes if he were to use a wheelchair, as he could not reach his phone, files, photocopier and computer. “I couldn’t stand for the national anthem, which is important to me. Being at a vulnerable height and position became an emotional issue for me,� Crawford said. A student at the school who is confined to a wheelchair gave the principal hints on how to deal with barriers at school every day. Over the summer the outdoor tarmac at the school will be extended for easier accessibility. Changes are made to the building each year to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities.
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Digging in for IPM - A sign denoting the location of the 2016 International Plowing Match was unveiled and two ceremonial trees were planted on May 14 at the Harriston area farm of Anne and Earl Schneider, where the match will be held. Among the volunteers are, from left: Carl Hall, Doris Jean Clyne, Callise Foerter, IPM committee chair Ron Faulkner, Wendy Lockwood, Annilene McRobb, Ron Elliott, host family member Debbie Schneider, John Burgess, Dave Rogerson, Walter Trachsel, Keith Clyne, Ray Tout and Mark Harding. photo by Patrick Raftis
Countdown is on to IPM in Wellington County as volunteers prepare for massive 2016 event by Patrick Raftis MINTO - The unveiling of a massive sign and a commemorative tree planting on May 14 launched the countdown to the 2016 International Plowing Match, which will be held south of Harriston. “It’s going to be an exciting time for Minto and Wellington County,” said Minto councillor Ron Faulker, chair of the 2016 IPM committee. “We are showcasing local food and local business.” Faulkner recounted the history of the IPM in Wellington, noting 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the first time the match was hosted by the county at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph. The match was held near
Guelph again on the farm of Jack M. Gilchrist in 1968. The 2000 match was held at Elora, hosted by Lewis and Mae Day and Morris Day, Erwin G. Musselman and neighbouring farms. In 1984, the IPM was held near Teviotdale on the farms of J.D. Ross and Nelson South, just a few miles north of the 2016 site. Minto Mayor and Wellington County Warden George Bridge also stressed the historical connections of both Wellington County and Minto to the IPM, noting his father Milt Bridge was a member of Wellington County council when the ‘84 match was held here. “It’s great to see it coming back here after all these years,” said Bridge. “It’s really going
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Cadet squadron holds ceremonial review
Job futures - Jennifer Pigozzo, left, of Build Together talks with Aaliyah Reyes of Harriston, right, and Allison Greene of Mount Forest about women’s roles in the building trades at the Norwell Job, Career and Volunteer Fair held on May 13 at the Palmerston Curling Club. Build Together, a member of Canada’s Building Trades Union, began in 2015. The organization promotes, mentors and supports women working in the skilled construction trades. photos by Caroline Sealey
MOUNT FOREST The Fred Campbell V.C. 895 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets held its 33rd Annual Ceremonial Review in Mount Forest on May 6. In attendance were numerous dignitaries from the Lions Club of Mount Forest, the local Legion Branch 134, and representatives from local businesses. The cadets were inspected by Captain Bob Fisher who, after retiring from the Canadian Forces, became the Area Cadet Officer (ACO AIR). The cadets received awards for such things as: Best First Year Cadet, Best-Dressed Cadet, Leadership Award, Top Marksman and more. The group also performed skits for the audience, showing some of the knowledge they have gained over the last year. Cadets participate in a variety of fun and challenging activities, learning survival skills, participating in a variety of sports and other activities such as music and model building. Select top senior cadets may even earn the chance to participate in international exchanges. Air Cadets aids in developing knowledge of Canadian history and democracy. The
Cadet inspection - Mapleton resident LAC Matthew Rumph with area cadet officer Captain Robert Fisher at the Fred Campbell V.C. 895 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets 33rd Annual Ceremonial Review in Mount Forest on May 6. BELOW: Flight One of 895 Squadron “forming up” for inspection. submitted photo
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Employment information - Faith Loft of Second Chance Employment Counselling (Wellington) Inc., explained the organization’s services to Emily Bournon of Rothsay, left, and Madison Graham of Drayton at the Norwell Job, Career and Volunteer Fair at the Palmerston curling arena.
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Spring planting - Andrew Grose works up the ground in the “Welcome to Alma” flower boxes in preparation for the Alma Garden club planting. The club sold perennial plants at the Alma United Church garage sale on May 15 and 16 to raise money to buy plants for boxes at the town’s entrance points. The club looks after the four “Welcome to Alma” planters as well as the flower beds at the Alma United Church and Alma Presbyterian Church. submitted photo
PALMERSTON - An LA Challenge Euchre was held at the Palmerston Legion on May 14. Joe Riff and Earl Marquardt recorded the high score, while Shirley Wade and Guido Gardin placed second and Helen Quinn and Gord Northcott were third. Hidden number winners were Bernice Noble and Shirley Freeland. Lone Hands - Bonnie Marquard and Matthew Heidinga had the most lone hands. The next Challenge Euchre is June 1 at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome.
Tools of the trade - The Moorefield and District Horticultural Society recently held its April meeting. A representative from Lee Valley Tools demonstrated various tools and gadgets for gardening. After the meeting, Martha Rumph and Henk Timmerman took a closer look at some of the tools. Members discussed the cleaning up and planting of the various community flower gardens and some details for the plant sale in June. The next meeting and spring flower show is on May 26 at 7:30 at the Moorefield Optimist Hall. The speaker will provide all the prickly details about growing roses. Everyone is welcome. submitted photo
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Eye-opening challenge Two local educators recently accepted a challenge from a Mapleton family to spend some time dealing with life from the perspective of someone in a wheelchair. As reported in a story on page one of this publication, Drayton Heights Public School principal Jeff Crawford and teacher Andy Speers both found the experience eye opening. “After the first day, I was physically exhausted. On Day 2, I really didn’t want to do the challenge but I made the commitment and was going to follow through,” Speers told the Community News in an interview after the challenge. On Crawford’s first day in the wheelchair he found he had to temporarily abandon the project to attend to pressing issues that could not be dealt with while using a wheelchair - an option, he pointed out, a person with disabilities would not have. Crawford discovered his office would need major changes if he were to use a wheelchair, as he could not reach his phone, files, photocopier and computer, and also found being in the chair emotionally stressful. As someone who took a similar challenge in another community some years back, before most institutions and businesses made any effort to be accessible, this writer can definitely relate to the frustration experienced by Speers and Crawford during the challenge. However, that doesn’t mean I can fully comprehend the indomitable spirit of those who overcome such restrictions on a daily basis. As maddening as it was to need help to pass through doors and be forced to abandon any plans to enter buildings accessed only by stairs, I knew that at the end of the challenge I would be walking away from the chair. Those who aren’t so fortunate deserve not only our admiration and respect, but any consideration and assistance we can, as a community, provide. While considerable progress has been made in the last two decades in terms of making our world more accessible, much remains to be done. On June 20, the family of Heather and Dean Clemmer, who initiated the wheelchair challenge at Drayton Heights, will be wheeling 30-kilometres from Gibson Park in Elmira to ABC Park in Drayton on June 20 as part of a fundraiser known as Kate’s Kause. Each member of the family will be on wheels of some sort: wheelchair, bike or skateboard. All the proceeds from the Wheela-thon go to the family’s charity, Bringing Heaven to Earth, which helps families with children who have special needs afford medical or sporting equipment. For more information, including how to get involved or donate, go to http://www.bringingheaven2earth.org. Patrick Raftis
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Diefenbaker did visit Drayton Thank you to the loyal readers of the Community News who answered my plea for information about the souvenir of Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker’s visit to Drayton. Especially to Don Diefenbaker (no relation), who shared a news clipping and photo from the KW Record. Don is shown as a two year old, in his father’s arms, shaking hands with the prime minister. The fact is, I did not look far enough in my search for information. The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker did visit Drayton on April 4, 1963. He was on a whistle-stop tour from Owen Sound. Included in his entourage was Marvin Howe the incumbent MP for the Wellington-Huron riding. The Conservative party’s minority government, formed
after the June 1962 election, had been defeated in parliament and a federal election was called for April 8, 1963. The local weekly newspaper, the Advocate, was printed each Thursday and mailed to reach its subscribers the next day. On April 4, 1963 a special edition was published. Front page headlines were: “Prime Minister John Diefenbaker Visits Here To-day” and “WELCOME TO DRAYTON.” A picture of John Diefenbaker and several small items about the visit take up half the front page. The train carrying the prime minister was expected to arrive at 4:40pm. A little notice in the special edition announced that the newspaper office would close at 4pm in honour of the visit. Another item stated that his name sake, two year-old
Donald John Diefenbaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Diefenbaker, would be among those welcoming the prime minister. Mrs. Ed Diefenbaker is a native of Hawkesville where the prime minister’s grandfather was a wagonmaker. The April 11, 1963 issue of the Advocate front page headline was “First Canadian Prime Minister To Visit Drayton” and had the picture of Prime Minister Diefenbaker shaking hands with two-year-old Donald Diefenbaker held by his smiling father. This photo was taken by a reporter from the K-W Record. Included in the photo were locals Stanley Mills, Drayton Conservative convenor Olive Mabee, NDP candidate in the local riding and John Reinders. The Advocate reported that several hundred people had gathered at the Drayton
CNR station to welcome the prime minister and his wife. They had quite a long and cold wait as the special train did not arrive until after 6pm. Nevertheless they were not disappointed, as Diefenbaker took the time to greet and mingle with the crowd. Diefenbaker was presented with a copy of the special edition of the Advocate and a container of locally-made Queen’s Bush maple syrup, “appropriately labelled ‘free from corrosive grit.’” Since the ‘souvenir’ of the visit, from the Mapleton Historical Society’s archives, is only five inches by seven inches I am now wondering if it is not one of the labels made up for the maple syrup containers. That would explain the wording “Nectar of the Queen’s Bush” with the maple leaf above, and “free of grit” could have
2015 Walk for Lupus coming to Palmerston on May 30 by Bonnie Whitehead PALMERSTON - The Amazing Lupies are hosting their first annual Walk for Lupus on May 30 in Palmerston. Walk coordinator Susie Davidson is urging everyone to participate in walking the route or sponsoring someone who is setting out to complete the walk. Registration starts at 10am at the Frank Lambier Legion at 340 Daly Street in Palmerston with the walk expected to get under way closer to 10:45am. Refreshments will be provided for the walkers and available by donation for anyone else. A vendors’ sale will continue throughout the afternoon ending at 3pm. A silent auction table will be filled with items for bidding. All proceeds will go to Lupus Ontario. Visit www. walkforlupus.ca to register or make a donation. Every donation of $20 or more is eligible for a tax receipt.
meant that the syrup was produced by a faithful member of the Conservative party. It certainly would be a good marketing tool. A chance meeting with Sharon Grose of Alma resulted in a picture and a request for information being published in the Ontario Farmer. Several people have called and emailed with their recollections of the visit. Thank you all for taking the time to contact me and to share your memories.
All this has me realizing that, like many others, my knowledge of Canadian political history is sketchy and I need to learn more.
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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, May 22, 2015
By Laurie Langdon
Goodness, on Earth as it is in Heaven A writer of God’s Word once said, “I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another” (Romans 15:4). In heaven, goodness reigns. And when God’s presence and kingdom comes to my earth, goodness also reigns. In this kingdom and under God’s authority and influence: - I become a pleasant person, agreeable and excellent in
disposition; - I feel truly rich, valuable in my estimation of myself; - I am kind, gentle and gracious with others, dealing with them with a liberal, charitable nature; - I care for people in ways that are well-suited to their needs and capacities; • When pricked, tested or attacked, goodness comes out; and - When I feel small, “He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) The people who have encountered God and have become citizens of this kingdom radiate with God’s goodness. Wherever I look, God’s
goodness is happening. I look over there and I see one person opening doors of opportunity and hope to a young depressed housewife. And there, I see yet another person taking the child of a single mother to her dentist’s appointment. Elsewhere I watch as another member of God’s great kingdom and family hems pants for a neighbor she barely knows. I look, and there’s another one serving a hot meal to students living far from home. And there, I am amazed as I watch yet another person as he listens with respect to someone struggling with mental illness. Or there, I notice another person biting his tongue, even though
he has been given the opportunity to get even. I look and see still others lending a helping hand, offering a listening ear, or fostering an intercessory heart. Good things are happening in people’s bodies; they are becoming whole again. Good things are happening in people’s relationships; they are being released from painful struggles and re-joined in peaceful harmony. Good things are happening in people’s finances; they are discovering that they have more than enough resources, so much so that they give freely, joyfully and generously to those in need. Good things are happening in people’s souls; they are
coming to know Jesus Christ as their personal savior, are being filled with his presence and power, and have become free to explore a dimension of existence beyond imagination. God’s goodness has come to Mapleton Township, and it is spreading throughout Wellington County. God is on the move. Please trust me when I say this: God is coming. His love is flowing through every field, his grace is running through every street, his favor is spreading throughout every neighborhood, his sweet joy is entering every church service and Christian function and his favor is upon every outreach and mission project. He is in
every council chamber, every fire hall, every bank, every store, every post office, every office, every funeral parlor, every law office, every factory and every place of business. He is at every baseball game, every hockey game, every picnic, every fair, every parade and every community function. God is in your home, your life and your secret places. Oh, He is not there to condemn but to bring life, fullness and wholeness. Everything that he is bringing is good, because he is good, and nothing but good. Welcome Him in, embrace His presence and see the glory of His goodness fill our earth, as it is in heaven!
REVIEW: Legends of Rock ‘N’ Roll a stylish kick off to Drayton’s 25th season by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment launched its 25th Anniversary with the musical tribute show Legends of Rock ‘N’ Roll taking centre stage on May 15 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Board of directors vicepresident Neil Aitchison opened the night with greetings and noted Legends was the 98th production on stage at Drayton Theatre. President John Green welcomed the audience and introduced artistic director Alex Mustakas as he has over the past 25 years: “Here’s Alex”. Mustakas dedicated the show to his son Lucas, who recently asked his father, “Dad’s what with the old music?” Mustakas highlighted Drayton Theatre’s success over the past 25 years. Legends of Rock ‘N’ Roll, the brainchild of Mustakas, revisits songs of some of the world’s greatest musicians. The show is a sequel to the hit, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, which thrilled audiences in 2014 at Cambridge, Penetanguishene and Grand Bend Theatres.
Legends brought to life - LEFT: Laura Mae Nason, Jennifer Kee and Valerie Stanois appear in Drayton Entertainment’s 2015 production of Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, currently on stage at the Drayton Festival Theatre. RIGHT: Michael Clark, Michel LaFleche, Gerrad Everard and Yvan Pedneault. photos by Hilary Gauld-Camilleri The show focuses on fictitious TV host Roy Solomon signing off the air after 20 years at SBC Studios from 1955 to 1975. Sheldon Lubliner, played by Michael De Rose, hosted the show and provided comedy breaks throughout the performance. De Rose’s hilarious rendition of Tiny Tim’s Tip Toe Through The Tulips, complete with costume and Tim’s unique singing voice, brought
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laughter from the audience. Tina Turner’s Proud Mary headlined act one of the musical. Poodle and mini skirts, polyester dresses, scarves, big hair, jeans, black rimmed glasses and Brylcream dressed up the cast on the sets decorated in “flower power” motif. Early the first act, the audiences’ toes were tapping and hands were clapping. Sing -a-longs cropped up spontaneously and host Lubliner encouraged audience participation by choosing members of the audience to play the role of Roy Solomon, as well as some American presidents and first
ladies. Act one included songs from Chubby Checker, Buddy Holly, Dionne Warwick, The Four Seasons, Sony and Cher, The Beatles, Petula Clark and The Beach Boys. A medley of Monkees music with performers emulating the look of the original Monkees, including Davy Jones’s woolen hat, along with appropriate props and choreography, got a favourable response from the audience. Act two featured The Turtles, The Tempations, The Supremes, Simon and Garfunkel, Elton John, Abba and Elvis Presley. Bachman-
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Turner Overdrive, Five Man Electrical Band and the Guess Who were featured as Canadian bands of the 1970s. A medley of Elvis Presley songs closed the show to a standing ovation. Each of the 14 member cast were given a special moment to shine. Christine Glen wowed the audience with her rendition of Dusty Springfield’s Son of a Preacher Man and Aretha Franklin’s Respect. Yvan Pedneault’s vocal abilities were outstanding on The Hollies He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and John Lennon’s Imagine. The Rolling Stones’ Paint It Black was performed brilliantly by Gerrard Everard, whose facial expressions and hair flipping captured the essence of the song. In a duet with Pedneault, the pair nailed Simon and Garfunkel’s, Bridge Over Troubled Water. Michael Clarke provided great renditions of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Bad Moon Rising and Stevie Wonder’s Superstition. Lee Siegel made the classics Pretty Woman and Mony, Mony sound priceless. Michel LaFleche provided classy performances of Johnny B. Goode and Do You Believe In Magic? Valerie Stanois’ stage presence was evident in Dionne Warwick’s There’s Always Something There To Remind
Me. The boots Laura Mae Nason wore for Nancy Sinatra’s These Boots Are Made For Walking really went the distance. Jennifer Kee’s rendition of Janis Joplin’s Me And Bobby McGee thrilled the audience. The three ladies formed a trio and wowed the crowd with The Supremes Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Baby Love, and Stop In The Name of Love. Dancers Thomas Colford, Chad McNamara, Kimberly O’Neill and Breanna Willis performed dances from the 20-year period covered by the show. The five-piece live band directed by Michael Lerner hit all the right notes to Robert Foster’s orchestrations and vocal arrangements. Each decade’s dances were intricately choreographed by Gino Berti. If Legends of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s lead off to Drayton Entertainment’s 25th season is any indication, audiences are sure to be entertained with upcoming performances during the rest of 2015. On stage through June 6 Legends of Rock ‘N’ Roll runs through June 6. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Drayton Festival Theatre, online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com or by calling the box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free 1-855-drayton (3729866).
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, May 22, 2015
Mapleton Historical Society hears tale of British Home Children
FROM PAGE ONE Encouraged by employees of the pier to research her ancestors, Joyce reluctantly did. The research lead her to learn that her father had come to Canada in 1925 as a British Home Child at age 15, along with his brother, 12. Joyce’s father was placed as a farm worker in Brockville. Contact was lost with his brother, who was placed out west. Joyce’s sister, an immigration official in Ottawa, originally found records of Joyce’s father and uncle staying in an orphanage in Scotland. Canadian records of British Home Children were destroyed. The Scottish records indicated that Joyce had an aunt (her father’s sister) living in Scotland. Under the Canada Clause, Joyce’s grandfather had signed the rights of his children away and the children were under the discretion of an organization. On Feb. 14, 1919, Joyce’s grandparents were divorced with a statement issued that the mother had not given the care the children required. Joyce had been told by her father that her grandmother had died. From 1869 to 1939, a span of 70 years, 120,000 orphaned and destitute British children were indentured farm workers and domestics. Children were not sent to Canada during the two wars, as passenger ships were needed in military service. No regulations were ever set out for Home Children. Children as young as babies were sent to Canada. Younger children were adopted into families. Older children were considered workers and not children. Over 55 organizations and individuals were involved in the placement of children. Four homes or distribution centers were set up in Ontario in Toronto, Brockville, Peterborough and Niagara on the Lake. Notices about Home
Genealogical research - Author Sandra Joyce spoke at the annual meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society on May 8 at the PMD Arena. Joyce’s topic, British Home Children, was of interest to many of the Society’s members who had family members that were British Home Children. Memorabilia from The British Home Group International was on display along with Joyce’s two books, The Street Arab and Belonging. photo by Caroline Sealey Children were placed in local newspapers. Fees and application forms received from farmers were placed in advance. Seven applications were received for each child. If a child did not work out they could be returned to the distribution center. Children were paid a wage, which was put into an account to be given to the child at age 18. Expenses were deducted from wages. Child supervisors travelled by horse and carriage or sleigh. Visits to farms were usually done in summer. Some organizations had no supervisors. One of the reasons given for sending children to Canada were that British orphanages were full to overflowing and could not handle the influx of children after many organizations said no child would be turned away. It was felt they
could be given a better life in Canada. The British government also wanted more British subjects occupying the colonies. They stated that it was necessary to remove impoverished children, who were considered to be of bad blood or genetically unsound. Many sent to orphanages The industrial revolution brought many families into the cities in search of work. Traditionally, families stayed in one area and if a need arose, children would be taken care of by other family members. Families who moved to urban areas did not have the necessary family support when a death, illness or abandonment of one parent occurred. Thus, many children were sent to orphanages. The Spanish flu epidemic also left many children without families to care
for them. No government institutions were available so philanthropic organizations were formed to help needy children. Most children were surrendered by families. Canada accepted children to fill a need for cheap labour. Poor Canadian farmers were happy to pay low wages for help. Canada was marketed as a safe haven from the life the children lived in Britain. These children also bolstered the English-speaking population in Canada. Some home children were treated well and became members of the family they lived with. They were considered the lucky ones. Many children suffered from separation anxiety, as only 2 per cent were actually orphans. The remainder had at least one parent alive. Brothers and sisters were known to be
Drug drop off day successful WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police participated in the annual Prescription Drug Drop Off Day on May 9 at the Centre Wellington OPP Operations Centre. The event was spearheaded by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP). The public safety initiative is aimed at encouraging residents to dispose of unused and expired medication in a secure,
environmentally safe manner. The total weight of unused medication brought to the Centre Wellington OPP Operations Centre was 4.3 kg. Adrienne Crowder, manager of the Wellington Drug Strategy says, “The Prescription Drug Drop Off Day has created more awareness around this serious issue and we are pleased with the continued support from the community.”
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split up and sent to different regions across Canada. Other children were physically and mentally abused and were ostracized by the communities meant to foster them. They lived and worked under extreme conditions. It is estimated that all male British Home Children who were of military age in 1914 stepped forward to serve. They made up a significant number of Canadian soldiers and approximately 1,000 died in battle. Over 7,000 children were also sent to Australia. In 2009 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologized for the role his country played in having Home Children sent to Australia. In 2010 the government in the United Kingdom apologized for the mistreatment of Home Children. Jason Kenney, former Minister of Immigration, publicly stated there was no need to apologize. Canada designated 2010 as the official year of the British Home Child. A commemorative stamp and a poster of the stamp was made public. Joyce said, “An apology petition has had third reading in the House of Commons,” but she is unsure whether it will pass with this government. Joyce has made many trips to Scotland to research her families genealogy. On a recent trip she met with cousins she did not know existed. One of Joyce’s cousins is Moria Cameron, the only female Beefeater in England. Cameron works and lives in the Tower of London. Joyce stayed with her new-found cousin and was privy to private tours of the House of Lords, House of Commons and the Crown Jewels. She has witnessed the Ceremony of the Keys and enjoyed drinks in the Beefeaters Private Club. This past November she was part of the team that placed ceramic poppies in the moat around the Tower of London.
A total of 888,246 poppies were sold, with six military charities receiving 1.2 million pounds each. The Street Arab, Joyce’s first book, was launched on the first British Home Child Day in Ontario on Sept. 28, 2011. The book chronicles the life of a young boy taken from his family during the First World War, life in an institution in the United Kingdom, his journey to Canada and life as an indentured farm worker. The second book, published on Sept. 28, 2014, is titled Belonging. A sequel to The Street Arab, Belonging looks at the struggles Joyce’s father faced as an adult because of his upbringing. Recently, a gentleman who read Joyce’s books contacted her sister with more information on another potential member of the Joyce family. The gentleman had been given a birth certificate of a person thought to be the illegitimate child of Joyce’s grandfather. “I have learned so much about my family that I didn’t know existed. It seems from this last contact, that I have more relatives I need to research. It has been an interesting process. I never know what tomorrow will bring,” Joyce said. “The only information I have about my father’s brother was that he went out west and he worked on the boats on the Great Lakes. More research needs to be done about his life.” The British Home Group International, of which Joyce is an executive director, promotes free genealogical research, providing information and sharing stories. It publishes a newsletter containing stories on Home Children and the people who worked around them. This group played a role in a private members bill that was passed in 2011 declaring Sept. 28 to be British Home Children Day in Ontario.
4-H - Waterloo 4-H 100th Anniversary Club Leader Sharon Grose interviewed visitors at the 4-H Alumni Tea in Floradale. Murray Aberle of Elmira shared memories from his days as beef club leader. Waterloo 4-H is looking to chat with alumni about their tenure in 4-H. They club is producing a video for the 100th anniversary celebration on June 20 at Steckle Heritage Homestead. Anyone with pictures, articles or memorabilia can contact Susan Martin at 519-669-8066. submitted photo
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