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Consulting firm engaged on urban design guidelines for Community Improvement Plan By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council here has authorized staff to retain the services of Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. to facilitate creation of urban design guidelines for the municipality’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Council accepted the company’s proposal for up to $9,837 plus HST at the May 9 meeting. The company scored the highest on a ranking scale out of three submitting proposals. “The next step in implementing the CIP is to have urban design guidelines in
place to support the consistent approach in the development of financial support programs for storefront business in Mapleton’s downtown cores,” states a report from economic development coordinator Martin Bohl. “Designing urban guidelines will support a consistent approach in façade and building improvements, signage updates, landscaping, greenscaping, accessibility and sustainability within the approved CIP.” The report indicates council has approved $15,000 for design-related projects in 2017. The remainder of the funding will be allocated to a municipal signage plan.
Future support for the CIP will be discussed at budget meetings, the report notes. Moving on It was also noted at the May 9 meeting that Bohl will be moving on from his contract position in Mapleton. He has accepted a position with the City of Brampton. Bohl has been working in Mapleton on a contract position since November, filling in for the economic development coordinator Jaclyn Dingwall, who is currently on leave. Bohl thanked councillors for their support during his time in Mapleton. “It’s been a great experience,” he stated.
Kinsmen set for third Smoke N’ Sounds Festival By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The Drayton Kinsmen are gearing up for their annual summer fundraiser. Now in its third year, the Smoke N’ Sounds Festival will feature a barbecue competition along with live bands, a truck show and a pub night. Club officials say the festival, set for June 9 to 11, will be a weekend of great tunes, great events and great cooking, featuring world class barbecuing. Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS), over 20 professional teams from Canada and the United
States will participate in a four-meat cook off. Friday night will feature a pub night in the beer gardens with chicken wings on the menu. Patrons are asked to vote for their favourite wings and the fan favourite will be announced at the end of the evening. Landlines will be performing live music on the stage. As the competition teams have their smokers warmed up on Friday, festival attendees are encouraged to ask questions of the competitors, possibly gaining some valuable tips on backyard barbecuing. New, old, custom and stock pickup trucks will be
on display on Saturday, starting at noon. Pickup truck owners wanting to show off their vehicle have an opportunity to win prizes in a wide range of categories, including: Best Lifted Truck, Best Rims and Tires, Best Stock Truck, Best Custom Truck, Best Light Package. Pickup truck owners will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in the Trailer Back Up Speed Heats. At 2pm on Saturday judging takes place in the Whole Hog Competition. Pork lovers are encouraged to sample the freshly-barbecued pork and vote on their favourite SEE KINSMEN » 4
Emergency preparation - Wellington County emergency management assistant Heather Lawson discussed the contents of an emergency preparedness kit with Community Christian School students Liberty Thalen, Iris Nieuwland and Kaeley Parker at the Safe Kids Day at the PMD arena on May 18. Students from area schools attended the annual event, which focuses on all aspects of safety from electrical to bicycle. Additional photos on page 3. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Building department issues permits for $5.2 million for April By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The value of construction in Mapleton last month exceeded April of last year, although the number of permits was lower. Chief Building Official Patty Wright reported at the May 9 council meeting that the township issued 25 permits in April for construction valued at nearly $5.2 million.
In April of 2016, 35 permits were issued for construction valued at just under $3.9 million. Year to date the township has issued 87 permits for construction valued at $14.5 million, compared to 94 permits for about $9.7 worth of construction to this point in 2016. Agricultural construction continues to drive the numbers, with 11 permits issued
in April for $3.5 million worth of agricultural buildings. So far in 2017, 48 permits for just over $10 million worth of agricultural construction have been issued. Wright noted the April figures are slightly below the five-year average for the month, but year-to-date figures are within the five-year range. “I have no concerns,” Wright told council.
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DRAYTON - Drayton United Church has a long history of faithful service in the Mapleton community. In June, the church will celebrate its 125th anniversary with three days of events planned. The church’s roots date back to May 5, 1925 when the union of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational Churches resulted in the formation of the United Church of Canada. A motion made on the books of the Methodist church, at a congregational meeting, read and moved by Bros. B.J. Garbutt and W. Jackson, stated that “on and after June 10, 1925, this church shall be known as The United Church of Canada, Drayton. Its doors shall be open to all in this community who shall decide as a matter of conviction to enter the United Church.” The former Methodist Church, currently the home of the United Church at the corner of Main and Elm Streets, was built in 1892 at a cost of $5,000. Inclement
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Church begins its Christmas season with an annual Christmas House Tour. The church choir invites members of the community to join in performing an Easter Cantata. On June 9 to 11 the church will be celebrating its 125th anniversary at its current location. On June 9 at 7pm the youth will be hosting a family games night, including cards and board games. The following night the celebration continues with an anniversary cold plate buffet dinner from 5 to 6:30pm in the church basement. Individuals from the congregation will showcase their talents at 7pm in the sanctuary. Those wishing to participate in the show are asked to contact Reverend Mark Laird by June 1. Sunday morning at 10:30am, Reverend Fred Hagel will give the anniversary message. A former Drayton United Church minister, Reverend Hagel also spoke at the 100th anniversary of the Drayton church. A special anniversary choir will perform selections of music. Fellowship and cake will follow the service. Cookbooks featuring favourite recipes from the kitchens of church members will be on sale throughout the weekend and can be purchased at Blooming Dale’s SEE CHURCH » 4
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weather on the official opening day in January did not discourage parishioners from attending the ceremony. Active church groups included the Women’s Association, Women’s Missionary Society, Mission Circle, Mission Band, Sunday School, Young People’s Union and Choir. The closure of churches in the immediate area brought new members to the Drayton church. Improvements to the church in the form of renovations and additions continued over the years and on June 13 and 14, 1992, the church celebrated the 100th anniversary of the building. The opening of a time capsule, which had been placed in the cornerstone at the time the building was erected, was one highlight of the day. The capsule was replaced to be reopened at a future date. Twenty five years later, in 2017,the church continues to provide a place of worship on Sunday mornings. A choir, praise band, children and youth ministries, bible study and United Church Women’s group are all active in the church. The congregation hosts takeout roast beef and turkey dinners, along with catering luncheons and dinners for patrons of the Drayton Festival Theatre. The United
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Month June 1 – 30, 2017 WHEREAS Seniors’ Month is an annual province-wide celebration; WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;
WHEREAS seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community;
Fire truck tour - After learning about firefighting equipment on a fire truck from Mapleton deputy fire chief Daryl Brodhaecker, students from Goldstone Parochial School tested the weight of a SCVA tank used by firefighters. Students from Grades 1 and 4 participated in Safe Kids Day on May 18 at the PMD arena.
Liberals tout progressive, balanced budget; Pettapiece calls spending plan ‘reckless’ By Patrick Raftis QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario Liberal government approved what it dubbed “one of the most progressive budgets in provincial history” on May 17. However, PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece called the budget “reckless” and joined fellow Progressive Conservatives in voting against it. Liberals are touting the budget as a balanced one that provides: - universal drug coverage for four million individuals under the age of 24; - an $11-billion invest-
ment in Ontario’s healthcare; - $1.3 billion to reduce health care wait times and $250 million to expand home care; - a strategy to enhance care for those with dementia; - $6.4 billion in education support for kindergarten to post-secondary levels; - $16 billion over 10 years to build new schools and renew existing ones; - $190 million over three years to created 40,000 workrelated opportunities for students; and - support for 100,000 more children to get quality licensed child care. “It’s a reckless budget,
and I cannot support it,” said Pettapiece. “It makes life harder for families and taxpayers now. It also piles crushing debt on future generations.” Prior to the budget, Pettapiece said the PC caucus called for a plan to pay down debt, scrap the Green Energy Act, put an immediate moratorium on school closures and rein in executive salaries. “The Liberal government did not adopt any of these ideas,” the MPP stated in a press release. Pettapiece acknowledged the budget does include SEE LOCAL MPP » 6
WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told;
WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the community;
WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all; and
I, Mayor Driscoll, do hereby proclaim June 1 to 30, 2017 Seniors’ Month in the Township of Mapleton and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.
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Municipal councillors have either just been given the due they deserve, or they’ve lost their favorite scapegoat. No matter how you look at it, the recent decision by the provincial government to replace the quasi-judicial Ontario Municipal Board with a less powerful body called the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal puts more pressure on local councils to make the right calls on planning and zoning matters. While the OMB process involved essentially a trial and appointed panels with wide latitude to interpret various elements of a dispute, the new tribunal will only overrule municipal decisions if they don’t match existing provincial policy or local plans. The OMB was widely criticized for an overly pro-development approach - except of course by developers. Local councils, especially in rural areas, were often able to deflect criticism of their own handling of a situation by pointing to their relative helplessness in the face of a potential appeal to the all-powerful and urban-biased OMB. Now, such land use planning appeals will be simply a matter of a paperwork review to ensure the rules were followed, without an attempt to consider broader implications of a project. Is this a good idea? That depends how much faith you have in your local elected councils? While councils do have access to professional planning staff and tend to follow their advice, the process sometimes does get political, which means decisions are made based on the prejudices of councillors, many of whom come to the job with only the most basic, if any, understanding of the process. Not too long ago a now-former councilor pointed out, during a council meeting no less, that being a councillor was the only job he ever had that required no qualifications whatsoever. The comment gives one pause. While virtually all councilors have some useful and relevant experience, it’s not actually mandatory. Over a fairly lengthy career in journalism, I have encountered a few who appeared to get elected on little more than a sort of coffee shop populism. In addition, due to numerous factors not necessarily enhancing qualifications, council members tend to be older citizens who are inclined to favour the status quo over new ideas. Power to the people and all that, sure. But sometimes, a little oversight isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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after the anniversary celebration. In conjunction with the 125th anniversary celebrations, plans are underway for the completion of an updated photo directory. Information on booking a photo session on June 15 to 17 is available on the church’s website. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to be part of the church family album. The church’s mission statement is: “The power of God’s Spirit has brought us together as God’s family. “We are called to proclaim God’s Word and provide a loving, caring Christian com-
munity. “Through Christ we are also called to promote purposeful and gratifying worship for the whole family of God and to continue expanding our ministries to the global community.” With this statement and the church’s long history of service in the community, Drayton United Church should continue to be a faithful witness to the community for many years to come. Drayton United Church is located at 34 Main Street East in Drayton. For more information on the anniversary weekend call Reverend Mark Laird at 519-638-2021 or visit www.draytonunited.ca.
Kinsmen prepare for festival » FROM PAGE 1
between 3 and 5:30pm. The Best Hog Meat Champion will be announced at 5:30pm. Live bands will perform on stage all afternoon and vendors will be available on site. The Drayton Kin Family will host a Pulled Pork Dinner from 6 to 8pm. A Kinsmen dance follows from 9pm to 1am featuring the band Brothers From Other Mothers. Tickets for each event are $15/person or $25 for both events. The KCBS competition including chicken, pork, ribs and brisket, begins on Sunday with hand ins at
noon. The Grand Champion will be crowned at 4pm. A raffle draw will also be held for a Louisiana smoker. The Smoke N’ Sounds Festival takes place at the Drayton Fairgrounds, 49 Elm Street. Proceeds from the event go to Ronald McDonald House and the Palmerston and District Hospital. The Drayton Kinsmen are looking for volunteers from the community to help with the event. More information on the festival can be found online at www.draytonkinsmen.ca, on facebook or by contacting any Kinsmen member.
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Drayton United Church Drayton United Church celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1992 with the opening of a time capsule that was nestled in a cornerstone laid 100 years earlier. The church’s oldest member, Thos. Hambly, alongside the President of Massey Harris Mfg. Co., H.A. Massey, Esq.; the pastor’s father, Edwin Chown and Mrs. Lewis Adams representing Ladies’ Aid, released the capsule. On the celebratory weekend of June 13th and 14th, 312 people attending the banquet viewed the capsule contents before it was returned. In actuality, Drayton United Church began long before cornerstone, foundation and brick were set and mortared on the corner of Main and Elm Streets. It was rooted by one of Drayton’s founding Methodist settlers, Rev. Benjamin Jones, and his wife who was the daughter of another Methodist Minister, Rev. Ezra Adams. They lived on Concession 11, Lot 2 in what was considered the “Queen’s Bush” in Peel Township. More Methodists came to the area in 1849 drawn by traveller Rev. Adams after he claimed 200 acres of land across from the Jones’. Congregants worshipped in a schoolhouse until the opening of a church built on the corner of the Jones’ farm on Jan. 31, 1870. That same year, Rev. Jones passed away. Rev. Adams, whose burial stone still exists in the cemetery by the Christian Reformed Church park-
ing lot, followed a year later. In 1892 a new church was built closer to downtown Drayton. The old church was moved in 1894 in its entirety to a location across from Union Street where it still stands today. It was bricked and made into three apartments. The new church was ministered by Rev. M. Swan and Rev. E.A. Chown B.A. It was part of a Peel Circuit, with two ministers, 13 preachers and 19 preaching places. The preaching area had changed in 1882 to become the Drayton circuit which included Drayton, Zion, Goldstone, Parker and Bloomsbury or Creekbank. At that time, Reverends James and George McAllister became a father and son team ministering at $400 and $200 a year respectively. Circuit and membership changes occurred on June 10, 1925 when Methodists, Presbyterians and Congregational Churches came together under one roof to welcome, “all in this community who shall decide as a matter of conviction to enter the United Church.” Membership stood at 357. Goshen closed in 1948 and the Glen Allan Circuit amalgamated with Drayton-Zion in 1959 bringing new members to the United Church. In 1964, Zion United Church closed, also bringing new members. In 1892, when the current church contracted by Adam Flath Jr. and the Pollock Bros. was opened, E. A. Chown was pastor. Rev. Dr. J. Potts and Prof. Mills spoke at the official
opening. On a stormy January day special services began which continued the following two Sundays and ended on a Monday evening with Listowel resident, Rev. J. Livingston who shared his wellknown lecture, “Human Voice.” When these special services were completed, $1,000 remained owing on the $5,000 church. Jump forward to 1926, a $6,000 renovation bill which included a $2,100 installation of a rebuilt organ, asbestos slate roof, a church entrance, steam heating plant, lighting fixtures and new décor was a third paid off by January 1929. The existing bank note in 1932 for $2,300 was paid off and burned. A manse was added right next to the church in 1976.
Repairs were made to the steeple in 1981 and a new roof put on the building. In 1994 a new addition included Sunday School rooms, an elevator, greater kitchen space and new washrooms. This $102,672 project was fully paid by the church’s official opening and dedication on June 11, 1995. Church groups have grown from the Ladies’ Aid in 1882, to the Women’s Association, Women’s Missionary Society, Mission Circle, Mission Band, Sunday School, Young People’s Union, and a choir lead by Mrs. A.C. Halwig at the time of amalgamation. Presently, the church still supports missions near and far and has Bible Study, Youth Group and a choir. In addition, the United Church has a board of stew-
ards, which runs the business and maintenance portion of the church and manse; a session group, which oversees worship; a fund raising group, which organizes community take-out roast beef dinners; a congregational fowl supper and a UCW group. Reverends: 1847-1925 as a Methodist Church: Reverends Benjamin Jones, Ezra Adams, Matthew Swan, Robert Lochead, William Savage, E.W. Frazee, Alex Burns, Ezra Healy, James McAllister, George McAllister, George Buggins, George Cornish, J.W. German, E.Thomas Boyd, J.W. Shilton, Joseph Wells, George Miller, George E. Honey, Thomas Colling, George Jackson, A.E. Smith, H.J. Harnell, J.G Foote, W.W. Prudham-last minister of the former Methodist Church. 1925-Present as The United Church of Canada: Reverends M. J. Aiken, F.E. Vipond, J.A. Steed, J.W. Stewart, F.C. Overend, J.P. Cooke, A.F. Gardner, S.A. Selby, R. McCulough, W.E. Nelson, A.W. Magee, J.E. Hummel, J.W. Tobey, A.T Kennard, Ian Shapter, Norm Penrose, Fred Hagle, Paul Ellingham, Dan Raats, Susan Shantz, Julia Rose, Jeff McCracken, Donna Mann, Ann Gajersi-Cauley, Mel Sauer, Wendy Smith, Robyn Osborne, Mark Laird submitted by Pamela J. Shepherd Note: The May 12 Mapleton Musings was written by Donna Hirtle.
Pettapiece, Arnott question creation of climate change solutions agency QUEEN’S PARK Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott and PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece teamed up in Question Period on May 15 to raise questions about a new provincial agency intended to address climate change. “We all know that life just keeps getting harder for the people of Ontario under this Liberal government, and we all know of their reputation for scandal, waste, and mismanagement,” Arnott stated. “Now we learn that they’re setting up the Ontario Climate Change Solutions Deployment Corp.”
Arnott, Progressive Conservative critic to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, raised several questions about the new agency. “How is this new agency not redundant? How much is it going to cost to administer?” he asked. “Does it overlap with other existing ministry functions and programs? Why do we need it? Will the minister commit to this house that it will not become just another Liberal slush fund?” Pettapiece, the Ontario PC critic to the Minister of Government Consumer
Services, claimed “The government wants to stuff the board of directors of this climate change agency with green energy insiders and lobbyists. “Of course, under the Liberals’ terrible longterm hydro contracts, many green energy firms have already cashed in bigtime. The result? Amongst the highest hydro rates in North America. Now they’re appointing insiders and lobbyists to spend cap-and-trade tax money on Liberal vanity projects instead of putting the money back in the pockets of hard-working
Ontarians. “We need the minister’s personal guarantee,” Pettapiece continued. “Will he tell us that his green energy friends will see no personal or commercial benefits from this boondoggle in the making?” According to the official Hansard record, environment minister Glen Murray responded, “I always find it entertaining getting questions from the party that managed to double hydro rates ... they managed to double hydro rates in one summer.” Murray added, “The green
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Celebrating 104th - Maurice Audet, who resides with Betty, his wife of 53 years, at Royal Terrace in Palmerston, celebrated his 104th birthday on May 18. Audet taught Latin, English and Physical Education in the 1960s and ‘70s at Norwell District Secondary School. He attributes his longevity to having the “right parents.” His father lived to be 105. Submitted photo
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Minto Juried Art Exhibition attracts record number of entries By Patrick Raftis HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council announced the winners of its third Juried Art Exhibition at an awards ceremony on May 17. About 50 pieces of art were selected for display in the show at the Minto Arts Gallery from among 71 pieces submitted from artists across the province. Council Arts Minto Von Juliane president this noted Westerholt year’s show set a record for submissions, “and not just from Harriston and the Town of Minto area, or even Wellington County.” said Westerholt Von entries came from further afield, including Priceville, St. Marys, Kitchener, Milton
and Brampton. “So keep showing interest in art. This is fantastic for our town,” she said. “It just shows how word’s getting out and we’re very excited about that.” Winner of the $200 first prize, as well as the People’s Choice Award, was Debbie Shupe of Mount Forest. was second Placing former Minto resident Tanya Zaryski of Clarksburg. Placing third was Diane Wallace of Thornbury. Judges were Wesley Bates of Clifford, Dot Currie Cork of Mount Forest and Karen Cheeseman of Dromore. The show entries will be on display at the gallery, located on the third floor of the Harriston library, until June 2.
ABOVE: Palmerston resident Hannah Veld experimented with mixed mediums and created “Freedom” for the Minto Arts Council’s Juried Art Exhibition. Art from Mapleton - Artist Donna Hirtle of Moorefield had her water colour painting “Precarious” selected for exhibit in the Minto Arts Council’s third Juried Art Exhibition. The show runs until June 2 at the Minto Arts Gallery in the Harriston Library. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
Dads and moms At our church this past Sunday, in place of a sermon, we asked six people to share about “what they learned about God, faith and Christian living from their moms.”
Two weeks before, I began asking people if they would be open to sharing. I was surprised when everyone I asked said “yes,” even though all of them were not in the habit of speaking publicly. One person even agreed to sub in an hour before the service began when her hus-
band had to bow out because of a health issue. Each one of the people spoke from the heart, and it was obvious that they vividly recognized the powerful impact their mother had on their life. Their sharing inspired those of us listening to reflect likewise about our own mothers.
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most when they know and I think it is great that we have regular interaction take time and make a special with their grandparents and effort to show appreciation extended families. to our moms and dads (FaIt seems many no longer ther’s Day coming on June assume that it is up to par18) at this time of year. Yes, ents to put the interests of they are “Hallmark holichildren before their own. days” but my guess is that “Sacrifice for the sake of the most of us have to admit we children” has become “chilbenefit from the reminder. dren need parents who are We don’t pause often enough happy and fulfilled.” to recognize and express apIt seems many no longer preciation and thanks to the assume that children come moms and dads who raised “as is” – pre-birth gender us, or those people who were selection and health screenlike moms and dads to us. ing are more common than There is no doubt in my we think, with many Canamind that the two most infludian fetuses diagnosed with ential people in anyone’s life Down’s Syndrome being is their mom and dad. I freaborted. quently tell my congregation It seems many no longer that parents have much more assume that a child is best influence over their children served and would rather than their pastor does. Unspend most of their first four fortunately, this powerful years of life being cared for influence can be for ill as and nurtured by a parent/ well as good. Healthy, nurturgrandparent than by a paid ing, caring and loving parcaregiver or teacher. enting is not to be taken for It seems many no longer granted. Indeed, I have grave assume that the foundational concerns about some of the and most important institutrends concerning parenting tion of our society is the famand family that I observe in ily. And that governments the culture around us. have a responsibility to nurIt seems many no longer ture and uphold families and assume that when a woman to recognize that parental and man conceive and give authority over the raising birth to a baby, that they and education of children have an obligation to make trumps governmental aua stable and nurturing home thority. for their child by making a How did we get here? public commitment to live Sometimes in the past dads with each other for life. or moms failed, marriages It also seems many no lonfailed, and extended famiger assume that a child has a lies were dysfunctional, with natural need to know both of community and government her/his birth parents. TherePleasethe check to make sure agencies intervening for the fore, having right to not that the deprived informationofis safety and wellbeing of chilbe deliberately correct. Mark any errors on dren. knowing and having a childthis copy and email or fax Then our culture began parent relationship with back to (519) 843-7607 to think that involvement in both of them. or call (519) 638-3066 career and workplace (for It seems or many longer (519) no 843-5410 moms and dads) was more BY aMONDAY 3PM. assume that child benefits important and fulfilling most when parented by both IF WE DO NOT HEAR mom andFROM dad on a daily YOU, YOURbaAD than being a mom or dad to a child. Somehow schools sis. WILL BE PRINTED IN THE NEWSPAPER began to more and more see It seems many no longer IT IS HERE. themselves as co-parents assume thatAS a child benefits
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and parents began to expect more and more parental-type services, eg. teaching about values and sex, from the schools. With these and many more changes it has been easier and less judgemental to downplay the importance of parenting. But how can we not see that a three year old doesn’t need to be in a professionally-taught learning environment but in a family or family-like environment where they are loved, cared for, and nurtured as the precious child they are? How can we not see that unless there is a danger of abuse, it is terribly harmful to children to deprive them of relationship and contact with either of their parents? How can we not see that one of the most effective ways to lessen poverty is to encourage the formation and nurture of healthy marriages/families/homes? How can we not see when such a huge proportion of the youth who end up in trouble with the law come from single parent and/or broken homes, most often with the father absent from their lives? The solution must include encouraging people to take seriously their responsibilities and obligations to be healthy and nurturing moms and dads to their children. How can we not see that a mom and a dad are and will always be one of the very most important persons in the life of their child, and that this importance and influence, for good or for ill, continues until they die? Sure, let’s have our yearly “Hallmark” celebrations of mothers and fathers, but in addition, let’s do some serious reflection on our current beliefs and practices around parenting and family life. And if we find that we have taken our beliefs and practices too much for granted and let them deteriorate, maybe it’s time to do something about it.
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some “welcome support” for health care. However, he said there is “no credible plan” to pay for the measures. Pettapiece questioned the Liberals’ claim of a balanced budget, calling it “nothing but an illusion built on cash grabs, unauthorized pension assets, and the fire-sale of assets such as Hydro One.” Yet finance minister Charles Sousa stated in a press release, “This balanced budget makes crucial investments in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges across the province. Our plan continues to bolster Ontario’s strong reputation as a driver of progressive policy and a leader in economic growth.”
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Nursing education donation - The Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH) Foundation received a $10,000 donation from RBC in support of local nurses on May 19. From left: front, PDH ward secre-
tary Sandra Lloyd, Georgian College practical nursing student Shannon Carr, PDH RNs Amanda Bentley and Eden Griffiths, PDH diabetic educator Shane Grace, PDH RPN Debbie Binkle, RBC branch manager Harriston/Clifford Wendy Albrecht, RBC central south community manager Linda Slits, RBC branch manager Drayton/Moorefield Cathy Vesnaver; back, Palmerston Hospital Foundation development officer Dale Franklin, PDH clinical resource leader ER Ruth Johnston, PDH patient care manager Nancy Cleary, RBC regional VP Dan Woods, RBC VP commercial banking Michelle Waite, RBC Listowel branch manager Ron Gillespie and Arthur RBC branch manager Bahaar Luhar. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Author shares 13 ways to kill community RBC donates $10,000 in support of local nurses at joint economic development gathering PALMERSTON - The Palmerston and District Foundation Hospital received a $10,000 donation
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his career. A m o n g Griffith’s 13 ways to kill a community is not making an effort to attract business. DOUG Griffiths GRIFFITHS said attracting business, especially those that will increase competition, will benefit the community. “Competition gives us … better price, better quality, better selection and better service,” he said. He added one business can compound growth in communities through employment. Ignoring youth is also on Griffiths’ list. He said he finds many places asking him how to keep young people in the community. He said youth need to leave, explore and learn. “The key to your success is to not to keep them, it’s to let them do that,” he said. “The key to your success is to give them a reason to come home after they’re done exploring.” Griffiths suggested municipalities be places that want and appreciate youths rather than ignore them. He
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