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Guns, jewelry, tools stolen in two daylight break-ins in Mapleton MAPLETON - Guns, jewelry and tools were stolen in two daylight break-ins at rural properties in the township on June 5. The first break-in occurred on the 14th Line of Mapleton Township between 7:45am and 9pm. Wellington County OPP reported unknown suspect(s) stole an iPod 4th generation, wooden jewelry box, several rings and a necklace. Between 9:15am and 10:30am a home on the 8th Line was broken into. Stolen in this incident were a variety of tools and firearms, including: - a 500-piece wrench set; - HP laptop with serial #P78908LUAQ; - Dewalt 12V drill set; - Milwaukee drill set; - Mastercraft grinder;
Wheel-a-thon - The Clemmer family of Drayton organized a Wheel-a-thon on June 7. They started at 9am in Stait Park in Fergus and traveled 30km to ABC Park in Drayton via wheelchairs, scooters and bicycles. The goal of the day was to raise funds and awareness for children with special needs. Back row from left: Scott Clemmer, Debbie Doucette, Heather Clemmer and Patty and Mike Derose. Front: Dane Clemmer, Emma Clemmer, Bella Clemmer and Troy Clemmer. photo by Meagan Leonard
Mapleton mayor calls for county climate change committee by Kris Svela GUELPH – Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale wants Wellington County to look at ways to deal with climate change.
Whale raised the issue at county council on May 29 after similar concerns were raised at a planning committee meeting earlier in the month. Whale presented a notice
of motion which is expected to come up for debate at the June Wellington County council meeting. The motion requests, “Staff be directed to oversee the
establishment of a broad-based committee to identify probable impacts of climate change and to propose a course of adaptation and remediation for Wellington County.�
- Stihl weed water; - Mastercraft five-drawer tool box; - Stihl chainsaw with 16� bar; - Henry long gun with a lever action; - SKS long gun; and - Remington Express shotgun with pump action. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is urged to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, information may be provided by calling Wellington County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
New administrators appointed at local secondary schools GUELPH - The Upper Grand District School Board recently announced a number of principal and vice-principal transfers and appointments, effective Sept. 1, including several local high schools. Norwell District Secondary School principal Scot Bishop will transfer to Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute. Paul Richards, currently viceprincipal at Guelph Collegiate
Vocational Institute has been appointed principal at Norwell. Vice-principal transfers slated to take effect in the fall include: - Pam Eurig, currently viceprincipal at Centre Wellington District High School is moving to Orangeville District Secondary School; and - Bob Scott is moving from Westside Secondary School to Centre Wellington.
New forests rising on old farm fields as part of effort to improve water quality MAPLETON - New forests are rising on old farm fields in Mapleton Township in an effort to improve water quality in streams feeding the Conestogo Lake reservoir. About 70,000 trees are being planted this year and next on two parcels of land totalling 40 hectares (100 acres) on the north side of the reservoir. The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is planting a variety of species that are native to the area, including spruce, tamarack, white pine, bur oak, silver maple and cottonwood. In addition to the new forests, the GRCA will also do some reshaping of the landscape to create some seasonal wetlands that will also help improve water quality and provide additional habitat. As the trees grow, the areas will quickly become home to a variety of animals, such as deer and wild turkeys. Later, as the
forests mature, it’s expected that several bird species including scarlet tanagers, ovenbirds and great horned owls will take up residence. A 12-hectare parcel near Wellington Road 10 and Concession 5 has been planted this year. The second parcel of 28 hectares is near Concession 5 and Sideroad 15. About 18 hectares have been planted this year and the rest will be planted in 2015. The land was acquired by the GRCA when it built the reservoir in the 1950s. It has been leased to farmers since then. These two parcels of land were prone to erosion, which sent a lot of sediment down the streams into the reservoir, explained Ron Wu-Winter, watershed forester with the GRCA. In addition, the sediment also carried nutrients - phosphorous and nitrates which are found in manure and commercial fertilizers. The
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nutrients would spur algae and plant growth in the reservoir, resulting in lower water quality. The northwestern part of the Grand River watershed contains some of the best farmland in Ontario. As a result, the forest cover is some of the lowest in the watershed. Forest cover is estimated at 15 per cent or less. A healthy watershed should have forest cover of about 30 per cent. Trees help raise water quality in several ways. They soak up nutrients in the soil, to reduce the volume that runs off the surface into a watercourse. Trees along a stream shade it, keeping it cooler in summer which is good for some coldwater fish species. The total cost of the project is about $150,000. About $50,000 was contributed by the Grand River Conservation Foundation. It is also supported by the Trees Ontario
Foundation which is contributing $65,000. Tree facts: - across the entire watershed, the GRCA will plant about 400,000 trees this year, including 95,000 on its own land and 300,000 in partnership with private land owners; - the GRCA operates a nursery near Burford, in Brant County, where it grows more than 150,000 trees a years from 60 different species; - since it was created in 1934, the GRCA has planted more than 27 million trees on both private land and its own land; - the Grand River watershed was 85 per cent forest 200 years ago. However, tree cover dropped to just five per cent by 1900 as land was cleared for farming and urban areas. Today, the tree cover has rebounded to about 19 per cent. Environment Canada suggests Continued on page 3
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MOOREFIELD - The June meeting of the Women of Grace, from Grace Anglican Church in Arthur, included a trip to Moorefield to volunteer for the Reapers of Hope food drying program. Members helped process 2,200 pounds of asparagus and 200 pounds of potatoes. The group enjoyed a tour of the modern operation managed by the Christian Aid Ministries and maintained by many volunteers. The dried veggies produce a nutritious dried soup mix for
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Shirley Jackson and Betty Audet placed flowers in memory of Berniece Allendorf, Alice Shepard, Marian Adams and Cicely Wareham. Resolutions to be voted on at the June convention in Ottawa were outlined by Blyth and Robertson. Input was received from branch members. Donations of personal items, toiletries, etc. were collected for Ramoth House in Mount Forest. Several baby bonnets have been knitted to be donated to the hospitals. Travel convenor Lynn Morrison gave an update on travel opportunities to Hamilton, Boston, Cabaret at the Shaw Festival, Niagara-onthe-Lake and The Gospel Side of Elvis at the Walters Family Theatre. The next outing for the walking club will be at the Luther Marsh and the book club meets at the South Street Cafe in Harriston on June 26 for the end of the year get together. Book choices for next year will be decided upon then. New members are welcome. The Strawberry Social is still on hold and will depend on the availability of strawberries. Pauline Brown encouraged the ladies to consider attending a Toastmasters meeting in Mount Forest. Mildred Francis gave the insurance report and suggested it is a good idea to take another person along when attending medical appointments to have “a second set of ears.” Barb Thompson asked for volunteers to help collect data regarding the shortage of supply teachers in the north schools to see how big the problem is, and if there is some way the group can help. She also noted that there is some concern about the format of the EQAO testing with regards to special needs students.
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PALMERSTON - The ladies of the Palmerston and District Branch of Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) were treated to a fashion show from Cynthia and Co. of Mount Forest at their meeting on May 23. Joan Woods introduced Jenny Whetham, owner of Cynthia and Co. for the past 10 years. As Jenny described the fashions, models Janice Benson, Anne Darroch, Janice Fisher, Barb Jones and Donna McFarlane kept things lively while giving everyone a first hand look at the outfits. Seeing some of the new trends and styles as well as comfortable, easy care materials by some Canadian designers kept everyone interested. The French Dressing brand is very popular and was shown in some of the outfits worn by the models. It was good to learn that a portion of every French Dressing item sold is donated to breast cancer organizations throughout North America. Whetham also gave information about “The Little Black Dress Affair” being held at the Mount Forest Legion on Sept. 27. It is an evening just for ladies and supports Cancer Patient Services as well as the local hospital foundation. Ladies of the branch were greeted at the door by Dorothy Dickson and the table linens were donated by Jenny of Benson Event Rentals. Lunch was prepared by the ladies of Knox Presbyterian Church in Palmerston. President Oriole Blyth presented each of the church ladies with a flower to thank them for the meals they prepare for the RWTO/OERO organization. Colleen Robertson conducted a memorial service in remembrance of four members who have passed away. Lorraine Ballard, Betty Tarc,
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Mud Run - Participants take off from the “clean start” at the second annual Drayton Mud Run on June 7 near the soccer fields. The six-kilometre run was held as a fundraiser in support of the Drayton Youth Centre and featured a number of fun but challenging obstacles through a muddy trail. BELOW: Participants warm up for the event. photos by Meagan Leonard
New forests on the rise in Mapleton FROM PAGE ONE a healthy watershed needs a tree cover of about 30 per cent. To learn more about the GRCA’s tree planting program, go to the Tree Planting section of the GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca. The GRCA will help private landowners develop planting plans, plant the trees and find grants to offset costs. Submitted by Dave Schultz, GRCA communications officer
by Patrick Raftis MINTO – Town council approved site plans for developments at industrial parks in Palmerston and Harriston at its June 4 meeting. The Palmerston project calls for a proposed six-bay automotive repair shop and 4,500 square foot mini storage building to be constructed initially, followed by a second mini storage building and car wash in the future. The project is subject to a numbered company completing a conditional agreement to purchase the property, which fronts on Minto Road. The total lot area is 7,687 square metres, and proposed buildings represent 10.5 per cent coverage; when the second storage building or the car wash is constructed 15% lot coverage will be met or exceeded, notes a report from CAO Bill White. In his report, White noted the site plan, which is labeled “Grant’s Service Centre,” indicates landscaping should ensure an attractive site “with suitable level of urban design for the industrial park.” Council approved the plan subject to the land acquisition being completed, execution of a development agreement with the town requiring completion of the work within two years, and final servicing, grading and drainage, and entrance design to the town’s satisfaction.
Party in the Park - The Lucas Rogerson Band, including Drayton musicians Lucas Rogerson, left, and Drew Moore, performed at the Party in the Park at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park on June 7. The day-long concert also featured performances from Jamie Warren, Colin Amey, the Ty Baynton Band, and the Juanita Wilkins Band, with proceeds from the show going to the Norgan Theatre and the Palmerston Lions Club. photo by Patrick Raftis
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Water for Rwanda is VBS mission project DRAYTON - There is a proverb often attributed to Africa that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what if that child does not have access to clean water? This year one of the themes of Vacation Bible School is “Pouring out God’s Love” and this year’s VBS program will illustrate the theme by helping to provide funds to a community in Rwanda (with the same population of Mapleton Township)
to provide children with clean drinking water and a chance to have a better life and better health. “Can you imagine having to draw water from dangerous crocodile infested swamps, rivers and lakes that are also full of harmful bacteria?” VBS organizers ask. Over 54 per cent of the population – mostly children - suffer from water-borne diseases which can lead to dehydration,
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Newsflash: Earth is round Stephen Harper and his government continue to embarrass Canada on the subject of climate change, even as other countries enact bold new measures to address the issue. Just a week after many pundits were anticipating a renewed U.S. effort to meet its 2020 emission reduction targets would put pressure on Canada to follow suit, Harper instead appears to be siding with the naysayers, led by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. During a visit by Abbott to Ottawa this week, Harper reiterated his well-known opposition to measures like carbon taxation. “No matter what they say, no country is going to take actions that are going to deliberately destroy jobs and growth in their country. We are just a little more frank about that, but that is the approach that every country is seeking,” Harper stated. In doing so, he misses the point that failing to make our own economic sacrifices to work toward a global goal is likely to have very real and negative trade implications for Canada. As evidenced by vigorous efforts to get Canada to abandon the limited supply management system that exists in domestic agriculture during every round of trade negotiations we engage in, nations generally want to deal with others playing by the same rules and facing the same challenges. A colour-coded map of countries that have adopted carbon regulation systems, paints Canada the same hue as Russia, South America and much of Africa as those making little effort, while our more frequent trading partners in Europe are tinted in green. Australia alone is marked as planning to abandon an existing system. Until now, the U.S. was also in the first group and Harper has attempted to justify avoiding serious action on climate change by pointing to the weak efforts south of the border and claiming it would put Canada at a competitive disadvantage with its largest trading partner to put limitations on our economy. While his proposal still faces some challenges in the fractious U.S. political system, President Barack Obama effectively removed that argument with the recent announcement of his new climate change plan, which relies heavily on reducing dependence on coal, the largest source of emissions in that country. Canada is already ahead of the U.S. in reducing coal emissions. Ontario, in fact, has recently closed its last power plant fired by the heavily-polluting mineral. Our challenges are different, in that the oil and gas sector is where improvement is needed; a sector not yet on the natural decline in usage the coal industry is already facing. However that shouldn’t be used as an excuse to align Canada with the so-called “centre-right” alliance Abbott is attempting to build in an effort to stymie attempts to create a coordinated global consensus on climate change. As Obama pointed out in his June 2 address on the topic, “We don’t have time for a meeting of the Flat Earth Society.” Patrick Raftis
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malnutrition, recurring diarrhea and being unable to go to school. For infants and young children, chronic diarrhea can be fatal. This is a chief factor that for children under five years of age, mortality rate of 300 probable child deaths for every 1,000 children. Ron Weber of Community Mennonite Fellowship of Drayton works with World Vision to help support Canadian churches as they seek to serve the poor and those unjustly treated around the world by providing resources and raising awareness of the needs around the world. He is helping at Vacation Bible School as it partners to raise funds to help people in Gashora and Rugarama in Rwanda. World Vision is installing a water system that will provide a reliable year-round supply of clean and safe water, installing water purification until the piping system is complete and some educational training. This is a $30,000 project spanning two years and for every $2.75 raised, it is estimated, will provide clean drinking water for a child for a year. Organizers will be encouraging children, parents and grandparents and community at large to help support the endeavour and to help teach the children about the importance of helping others around the world. Weber will be on hand
to talk to the children about the project and to receive the offering. Tax receipts will be issued for amounts over $15. Each year an important part of Vacation Bible School is the mission project and whether it be collecting art supplies, teddy bears and collecting money for clean water, “God’s love is poured out through the children and the community of volunteers that attend,” officials state. In addition to helping raise funds for the people of Rwanda people that have been to Rwanda will talk to the students about the country, have handson demonstrations and ways to help out other communities and learn ways we ourselves can use our own water more wisely and be good stewards of our precious water here. There will also be a special session focusing on water for four of the five days the school runs. Vacation Bible School runs from July 7 to 11 at the Drayton Reform Church and is open to all children in the community, from those who have completed junior kindergarten to those who have completed Grade 5. To register or volunteer go to www.groupvbscom/vbs/ draytonvbs. For further information email or call Tracy at kabbespatch@hotmail.com or call 519-638-3349. submitted by Liz Samis, VBS committee member
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NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS The second installment of the 2014 Interim Taxes for all property classes are due
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Mapleton cemeteries As one travels along the concession roads of Mapleton they will note small signs indicating the location of burial grounds. These are the final resting places of many of the pioneer settlers of this township. In most cases there are a few monuments gathered together and set to form a cairn of memorial. There are 25 abandoned cemeteries in the township. Each of them were established by a church congregation. These congregations built small churches on parcels of land either donated by or purchased from the settlers who obtained
the crown deed by clearing and improving the land. Records show that these churches and burial grounds were established in the 1850s. Often there was no designated planned cemetery area by the church but rather burials were around the church yard. These churches have been merged into larger congregations and the buildings dismantled leaving only the burial grounds as evidence of their existence. Under the laws of Ontario these cemeteries are now declared abandoned with no burials allowed in them. The ownership and responsibility for their upkeep is vested in the municipality. There were settlers in the
township before the 1850s and no doubt there were many deaths from illness and accident. Lore and records reveal that small family-owned burial grounds were used. Unfortunately there seems to be no official records of any family burial grounds in the township. There is a picture of an elderly couple standing beside a large maple tree in front of their log home in Maryborough Township. Family lore has it that the couple are buried beneath that tree. Their graves are unmarked and the tree and their log home are long gone. There are no doubt other unmarked graves scattered
across the township. Today there are six churches in the rural area of the township where burial grounds have been established and are registered under provincial laws. They are St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic and South Peel, Olivet, Old Colony and Mapleview Mennonite Churches. Although Goldstone United Church burial ground has not been declared abandoned there have been no burials there for many years. Bethesda, Derryadd and Glen Allan cemeteries are active burial grounds managed by trustees from the community. Both Bethesda and Derryadd were established by churches in
the 1860s. Glen Allan Cemetery land was designated in the original plan of the village. There are two active cemeteries operated by the municipality - Hollen and Drayton. The Hollen Cemetery was designated as a community burial ground on the original plan of the village. It was established in 1854 and operated by a board of trustees until it was turned over to the Township of Maryborough about 1980. Drayton Cemetery is the original St. Martin’s Roman Catholic and Victoria Cemeteries that were established in 1897 on abutting land purchased from one John Blackwell. The Victoria Section
has always been a municipally-operated cemetery. The St. Martin’s Cemetery was operated by the diocese until the 1980s, when the responsibility of its operation was transferred to the Village of Drayton. The Mapleton Historical Society continues to work with the Township to ensure the abandoned cemeteries, the burial sites of our early settlers, are recognized by appropriate signage, and the grounds maintained. We appreciate and thank the individuals who mow the grass in those abandoned plots near their homes and the efforts of municipal staff at all the cemeteries in the township. Submitted by Jean Campbell
Affections Diabetes information meeting held in Drayton Show and shine set for June 13 of May at Playhouse ST. JACOBS - Audiences can’t help but fall head over heels for The Affections of May running until June 22 at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. From the pen of Canadian playwright Norm Foster, The Affections of May is his mostproduced play. With its engaging characters and twisting storyline, his look at life after marriage will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. “Foster’s delightful sense of humour and exceptional insight to the human condition radiates throughout this charming comedy,” says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “If you’re looking for a fun evening out, The Affections of May is definitely the play for you.” After one season of running a bed and breakfast together, Brian Henning realizes that he isn’t cut out for small-town life. He informs his wife, May, that he’s leaving her for the big city and the arms of an old flame. Within days the town is abuzz with the news that May is single and eligible. The pursuit is on, as two outlandish bachelors compete for her undivided attention. One is a banker who promises security; the other a handyman who awakens May’s long-lost desires. While piecing her life back together, May must decide what she wants. Will it be bachelor number one, the nerdy bank manger; bachelor number two, the brooding resident handyman; or three, her unfaithful husband? Only time will tell who will win the affections of May. Jackie Mustakas brings comedic sensibility to the role of May, who must work through the departure of her husband and accept the reality of her new life. Mustakas endears herself to the audience by manoeuvring her character through many funny situations - from denial to acceptance, frustration to intoxication. Leaving May penniless and alone, Rick Hughes aptly portrays Brian, May’s estranged husband, as overconfident and cruel. Audiences can’t help but root for his downfall. The two suitors are played by Paul McQuillan as the likeable but notso-mighty, Quinn, and J. Sean Elliot who takes on the role of Continued on next page
by Bonnie Whitehead DRAYTON - George Van Ankum welcomed 23 members and guests to a recent diabetes information meeting at the Drayton Reformed Church. Reports were given regarding membership, assistance programs, and the grocery tape program and appreciation was given to everyone who supported the annual residential campaign that raised $46,456 and awareness of the ever-growing need for a cure. Guest speaker diabetes nurse educator Yvonne Dametto from Guelph shared her expertise on ways to live well with diabetes with a talk on tips, tricks and technology. Dametto specializes in insulin pump therapy and knows full well first hand the daily living challenges of diabetes. She explained the spoon theory that lists all the steps a diabetes sufferer must consider before leaving the house for the day compared to someone who can just pick up their keys, jump in the car, and go. She recommended learning strategies to cope, including explore the options offered by technology. There are a number of insulin pumps on the market that could help make life easier. Dametto brought along the latest insulin pumps, pens, and metres and offered some items to anyone who wanted to give them a try. She works out of the
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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, June 13, 2014
By Ken Thompson, Funeral Director, Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton
Healing from a loss In life there are many challenges that everyone has to face at one time or another. The way that you cope with these challenges are what transforms you into the person that you are today. When you suffer the loss of a loved one, you may not necessarily work through your emotions in the same manner as in other situations in your life. There are some things that may help guide you through this emotional and difficult time of loss. It is most important to take care of yourself. This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of
others, but you may need to get more rest. This may sound simple, but grieving can be an extremely draining experience. Not only does it drain you physically, but it can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. When a loved one passes away you will probably experience what is commonly referred to as a roller coaster ride of emotions with many ups and downs. You need to be taking care of yourself by trying to get sleep as well as eating properly. Both eating and sleeping are often problematic because you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to eat alone and you may experience a problem getting to sleep. Often your family and friends have the greatest of
intentions, but they may not feel comfortable in talking to someone about a loss of a loved one. When helping a friend through the grieving process it is important to remember that we have one mouth and two ears and sometimes we should do twice as much listening and less talking. Anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one is not usually looking for a lot of advice and they will probably ask for advice if they want it. Talking with them, gives them a chance to tell the story of their loss and how they are feeling. It is important to be honest, there is not one person that grieves the same as another. If you have suffered a loss we would encourage you to
talk to your friends and family about how you are feeling because they are there to help support you. It is okay to tell them what you are feeling. There are going to be good days and bad days as you deal with the loss of a loved one. As time goes on the good days will hopefully begin to outnumber the bad ones. It is important not to put a timeline on grieving or how long it will take you to get over a loss. Grieving always takes longer than expected. Often people who have not experienced the loss of a loved one expect that things would be back to normal in a few months but in fact some people experience numbness for the first while and the grieving
process may be prolonged. As the first year goes on the feeling of grief can be heightened on all of the significant dates over the course of the first year of mourning. In many cases true healing doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t begin in the first few months. There are some people that are quick to say that you should move on, this is not always the case. At the time of a loss people are very supportive and helpful. Depending on how you are feeling, the loss may be much deeper and it may be a few months after the loss that you may need the extra support of your friends and family. After the loss of a loved one or even watching and helping a family through their loss can be a good wake-up call to analyze
all of our own relationships. All too often after a loss, there is a feeling of regret that more time could have been spent with your loved one. Talking and remembering the good times spent with your loved ones will assist you in your healing process. You never forget your loved one because they will always be in your heart. It is important to build, nurture and look at all of your relationships as a gift that you have been given and make the best of them. These are just some suggestions that may or may not help you through the grief process. There is no right or wrong way to deal with a loss, the important thing is to do what is right for you.
Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Affections of May in St. Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OPINION: Wanted: Skilled workforce FROM PREVIOUS PAGE bank manager Hank Beavis. At the helm of the production, director James Kall guides fast-paced dialogue with impeccable timing. Set Designer David Antscherl has created a Victorian home that one easily imagines would make a quaint B&B. The windows give the audience
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by Drew Spoelstra GUELPH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ontario agriculture and agri-food sectors drive the local economy. But to maintain the momentum and grow the industry even further, continued access to skilled agricultural workers is needed. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) made agri-skills training one of four key election issues for candidates in the lead up to the June 12 provincial election. New graduates in agricultural degree and diploma programs in Ontario have a bright future. According to recent research from the University of Guelph, there are three jobs waiting for every agriculture degree graduate and two jobs for every diploma graduate. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the good news. The agri-food sector is strong,
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vibrant and holds great promise now and for future generations. The bad news is that skills training isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keeping pace. High quality agri-skills training opportunities need to be available in Ontario so all the available jobs in the agri-food sector can be filled. The OFA wants agri-skills training and development to be a priority for government and at academic institutions. The sector needs to be provided with skilled workers in order to fuel growth, innovation and the economy. Agriculture is already big business for the province. Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm and food sector employs 10 per cent of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce and contributes $33 billion to the economy every year. Ongoing training is critical to provide the skilled workforce needed to keep this sector strong. The OFA is adamant on the need for commitment to ongoing agri-skills training to develop and build the skills needed to grow Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agri-
food sector. A plan is needed, along with investment and support for agricultural training institutions. The province needs to work with universities and colleges to be sure we can meet the agri-food skills demand, today and tomorrow. Agri-food also needs to be on the list of career opportunities within the primary and secondary school systems. At a time when so many sectors and regions are struggling to provide enough jobs to match the need, Ontario agriculture can celebrate the abundant opportunities for new graduates. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to make sure universities and colleges keep pace with facilities and resources to train an even bigger workforce for Ontario agriculture. For more information about agri-skills training, and all OFA issues, visit GrowingOntario. ofa.on.ca. Drew Spoelstra is the Zone 5 director for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
Challenge Euchre held at Legion A Challenge Euchre was held at the Palmerston Legion on June 2. Gord Northcott and Helen Quenn had the high score, while Bob Anderson and John Anderson were second and Wray Turton and Sonny Metzger were
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OBITUARY COX, Harold P.; Harold Peter Cox, of Rothsay, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Dulcie (Nee Giddy). Loving father of Susan Livesey (Michael) and Sara Lewis (James). Cherished Grandfather of Alana Livesey (James Poborsa), Gemma Forsyth (Nicolas), and Claire Lewis (Shane Kernaghan). Proud GreatGrandfather to Liam, Mason, and Declan Forsyth. Predeceased by his parents Rosina Margaret Cox and John Herman Cox. World War II veteran and Electrician by trade, Harold
immigrated to Canada in 1967 from England with his family. Harold was an active member of his community, and will be greatly missed by many relatives, and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hometown Retirement Living, for their care and support, as well as The Palmerston Hospital. To honour Harold’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for Harold will be at St. James United Church in Rothsay, 70 Head St on Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 PM. Harold will be laid to rest at Bethesda Cemetery, Moorefield, ON. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada www.alzheimer. ca (416) 488-8772 or through the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton 519-638-3072.
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would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our son, brother, uncle and best friend. The many flowers, cards, food and donations in Bert’s name were greatly appreciated. Thank you to Reverend Duane Vanderlaan for a beautiful service and message, Ken and Mary Thompson at Heritage Funeral Home and to many others who were part of Bert’s care during his illness. Bert will be missed by many but will always be in our hearts.
Warm regards, Bill and Pat Hessels, Rosie and Jake Landman, Terry and Pam Hessels, Mike and Angela Hessels, Steve and Tamara Hessels and families.
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We would like to thank our friends and neighbours for the many prayers, all the meals that were brought to our home over the last few months, the beautiful flowers we received and the many cards with messages of love and peace that were sent our way with the passing of a beloved father and husband, Bert. Thank you to Pastor Duane Vanderlaan for the beautiful message at Bert’s funeral that we will always treasure and remember. Thank you to the ladies from the Drayton Christian Reformed Church who took care of the luncheon and also Ken Thompson of Heritage Funeral Home for taking care of all the arrangements and your professionalism and attention to detail. Thank you also to the many doctors and nurses at Grand River Hospital as well as Palmerston Hospital for all the care and support we received and to the palliative home care team, especially Kate Wick, for all your support over the past few months. Words cannot express how truly blessed we have felt to live in and be part of such a caring community and how we have felt so much love and support. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Isaiah 57:1-2 “Good people are taken away, but no one understands. Those who do right are being taken away from evil and are given peace. Those who live as God wants find rest in death.” Marg, Melissa, Brad, Nicole and Sean Hessels
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Mapleton Business Profile Martin Well Drilling a local company offering complete water solutions Kinsmen Drayton Farm Show has helped them greatly in terms of exposure and raising their profile. Martin Well Drilling offers much more than its name suggests. While drilling is a significant portion, Martin Well Drilling also offers well extensions, well cleaning, pump service, pressure systems, UV systems, iron filters and water softeners. They also specialize in well repair, well rejuvenation and well sealing. Since each project is unique (no one well is the same) Martin Well Drilling continually strives to offer as many solutions a possible to their customers’ water challenges. Martin Welling Drilling is unique in that they can offer complete water solutions. They can drill the well, install the pump and treat the water - a one-stop shop - and they are MOE certified. Mike specializes in installing water treatment and pressure systems (drilling part time), while Len and Jeff focus on drilling and well treatment. Len’s wife Mildred takes care of the books. Martin Well Drilling uses top quality, CSA-
Jeff Martin, Mike Martin and Len Martin The year 2000 not only tion. Martin’s sons, Jeff and marked the turn of the century for Len Martin, but also a turn- Mike, joined the team shortly ing point in his career as he thereafter. Mike describes his father as the founder, a dreambegan Martin Well Drilling. After years of farming, an er and a hard worker who is opportunity came to him that dedicated to success and he is thrilled to be able to work he could not turn down. As with many 1980s farm- alongside his father, as is Jeff. ers the decision to leave farm- As a team they continue to ing was a difficult one, but face company challenges such the beginnings of Martin Well as improving the quality and Drilling provided him a second capacity of their equipment services they can chance to offer The his Community sons a busiNews,and Friday, Januaryso 3, 2014 PAGEoffer FIVE the best to their customers. ness he could pass down. They have been pleased From the onset, he recognized the challenges of build- with the local response to their ing a successful business, such business, noting that regular as acquiring current equip- advertisement and community ment, and time commitments, involvement have definitely all while supplying excellent garnered positive growth. In service and customer satisfac- fact Mike notes that the annual second day; unless the return- Council and who would reping officers shall see that all resent the township at county the electors intending to vote council. By the late 1800s the reeve have had a fair opportunity of was elected by the majority of being polled, and one full hour- Weight - Chiropractic Care Loss Management votes of Counseling the electors. at- one shallTherapist have elapsed- Nutritional Reg.time Massage Elections continued to be and no qualified elector shall- Ion Cleanse Foot bath - Acupuncture held annually until the midduring that time give or ten-- Reflexology - Traditional Chinese Medicine 1900s, when the term for der his vote, free supplements access being- Homeopathy nutritional - AIM allowed, which may municipal council was changed - Naturalinbath andcase body he products close the elections at 4 o’clock to two years. Now council is elected for a P.M. the first day, 519-638-3200 or at any 12 hour Wellington four-year term. time before that on theSt., Drayton Both Maryborough and Peel second day.” There were to be five coun- history books list the members cillors elected for the township. of municipal council from their At the first meeting after incorporation until the year of the election the councillors publication, 1998. were to elect, from amongst submitted by Jean Campbell themselves, a reeve as Head of
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also ensure they support the Drayton Kinsmen at the annual Farm Show in Drayton. Martin Well Drilling is located at 45 Queen St., Alma. Len, Jeff and Mike are available Monday to Friday 8am6pm but also offer around-theclock emergency service. Len can be reached at 519-846-9162; Jeff at 519338-5548 and Mike at 519638-8928. Email: Jeff@martinwelldrilling.com, Mike@ martinwelldrilling.com Len@ martinwelldrilling.com or visit them at www.martinwelldrilling.com. Water ... a source of life.
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The Martins offer this word of advice, “Be sure your water source is protected and up to code, but be careful to make sure your water supply is the actual issue before spending unnecessary money on treatment.” Martin’s Well Drilling offers diversified solutions to a variety of water related concerns and are constantly working to improve the quality and capacity of their service. The Martins are also very community minded, staying active in local minor hockey and soccer and volunteering at Alma Bible Church. They
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approved materials along with excellent workmanship. They guarantee all their work and are diligent about following up with their customers once the job is done to ensure complete customer satisfaction. They also strive to ensure they leave a tidy and clean job site. True to their goals, this team has developed a variety of ways to treat water. They offer solutions to hard water, excess levels of iron, sulfur, chlorine, manganese, in order to improve the taste, colour and odor of their customers’ water supply.
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