Drayton Community News June 14, 2013

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Friday, June 14, 2013

Working together - New playground equipment has been installed at parks in Drayton and Moorefield thanks to the efforts of the Drayton Kinsmen and Moorefield Optimists, in cooperation with the Township of Mapleton. Pictured in front of the new equipment at the Kinsmen Park in Drayton are some township employees, Kinsmen and Optimist members, Mapleton councillors and some patient, local children, whose play time was briefly interrupted by a photo-op on June 5. See additional coverage on page 6. photo by Patrick Raftis

Siemens conducts mock emergency rescue at local NextEra turbine site

Feeding the world from Moorefield by Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD - A volunteer organization based in Moorefield is working to turn excess produce from Canadian fields into meals for those in need in Third World countries. Reapers of Hope is an arm of Christian Aid Ministries (CAM) of Waterloo, which was founded in 1984 as a non-profit charitable organization through which Amish and Mennonite churches and individuals could “minister to physical and spiritual needs around the world,” the CAM website states. CAM is based in Ohio and the Waterloo arm of the organization was headquartered in Wallenstein until opening operations at the former Rona building centre property in Moorefield. CAM purchased the building in 2012 and converted the Continued on page 6

Reaping hope - A volunteer dumps potatoes into a dicing machine in preparation for dehydration at the charitable Reapers of Hope food processing facility in Moorefield. photo by Patrick Raftis

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by Kris Svela MAPLETON - Conducting a rescue from the tight confines of a wind turbine can be a daunting task. Whether the rescue is from the top of the 80-metre high turbines or the four-metre wide base, space is a factor with which rescuers have to contend. That was evident in a mock emergency staged on June 6 by wind turbine supplier Siemens and NextEra Energy, which operates the 10-turbine Conestogo Wind Energy Centre in Mapleton Township near Arthur. Firefighters from Mapleton’s Drayton station acted as observers at the drill, in preparation for any emergency scenario that would involve extrication of an injured turbine employee by joint emergency services. Andy Durand, an environmental health and safety specialist with Siemens, said Continued on page 6

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Rodeo logo contest - Dana Bieman, a Grade 6 student at Maryborough Public School, won a family pass to the Mapleton Rodeo for her winning entry in a rodeo artwork contest open to students of local schools, including Maryborough PS, Drayton Heights and Community Christian School. Guests at the Mapleton Rodeo Kick-Off event at the Drayton Festival Theatre on May 21 voted for their favourite entries. All artwork submitted for the contest will be displayed at the Maryborough Community Centre during the rodeo weekend, July 5 to 7. The first annual Mapleton Rodeo is being hosted jointly by the Drayton Kinsmen and Moorefield Optimist clubs. LEFT: Dana Bieman with Optimist Ben Dobben. ABOVE: Dana’s winning entry. submitted photo

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Fund to aid family A fund has been set up to assist members of the Streicher family who were injured in a collision between a car and a buggy carrying 10 members of the family near Clifford on June 6. Donations may be made through a bank account set up at the CIBC branch in Harriston. The account number is 6179 193 and the branch number is 01252. Organizers say a community fundraising event is also in the works.

Ball hockey action - The 2013 Drayton Ball Hockey League had 57 participants ranging in ages from five to 12. The program was eight weeks long and ran from April to May. The league was started in 2010 to give local youngsters something to do in between the winter and summer sports seasons. Money raised is used to pay the expenses and the remainder is donated to local charities. Organizers recognized the arena staff and volunteers who helped things run smoothly each night. submitted photo

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community calendar June 14 - Mapleton Custom Rodder’s Show n’ Shine Moorefield Ball Park. Registration $10 from 6-9pm. Show: $3, 9pm-Midnight, Child under 12 Free. For more info call Toad: 519-638-2269 or Jim: 519-638-2977. June 21 - 35th Anniversary Celebration Come & Go Tea 2-4pm at the Diabetes Info Centre, 94 B Elora St. S. Harriston. Door prizes, draws & refreshments. Hosted by the volunteers of the North Perth - North Wellington Br. of the Canadian Diabetes Assoc. Plan to attend & bring a friend. June 25 - Maryborough (Moorefield) Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. Moorefield Optimist Hall. Summer Flower Show - please place your entries between 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. See pg. 19 of yearbook. Program: Crystal and Liam. Topic “Wildlife Gardens�. Members are encouraged to attend as we are discussing a name change for our Society. July 8 - July 12 - Alma Bible Church Vacation Bible School, Register now! Theme: SonWest Roundup. For more info: www.almabiblechurch.ca or call 519-638-3886.

What’s Happening @ the ball parks ThursDAY, June 13 Moorefield Diamonds: Pee Wee Boys vs. Puslinch, 6:45pm “A� Atom Girls vs. Listowel, 6:45pm “B� Hilltops vs. Hickson Pirates, 8:45pm “A� friDAY, June 14 Men’s Slo-pitch: Drayton Diamond “A� Outlaws vs. Alley Boys, 9:00pm sunDAY, June 16 Men’s Slo-pitch: Drayton Diamonds Dirty Dawgs vs. Bulls, 3:30pm “A� Hurlers vs. Warriors, 3:30pm “B� Nighthawks vs. Bulls, 5:30pm “A� Blues vs. Pirates, 7:30pm “A� monDAY, June 17 Drayton Diamonds: Pee Wee Girls vs. Arthur, 6:45pm “A� Moorefield Diamonds: Mixed Mites vs. Rockwood, 6:45pm “B� Co-Ed Church 3 Pitch League: Mixed vs. Mustangs, 7:45pm “A� | LPC vs. Hornets, 9:00pm “A� TuesDAY, June 18 Mixed Mites vs. Arthur Minor, 6:45pm, Drayton “A� Ladies Slo-pitch: Moorefield Diamonds Red Sox vs. Pink Ladies, 7:30pm “A� Gators vs. Diamond Divas, 9:00pm “A� Panthers vs. Spirits, 7:30pm “B� “Hot� Flashes vs. Angels, 9:00pm “B� wednesDAY, June 19 Moorefield Ball Parks: Bantam Girls vs. Listowel, 8:45pm “A� Matadors vs. Country Air, 7:30pm “B� | WOW vs. Titans, 9:00pm “B� thursDAY, June 20 Moorefield Diamonds: Pee Wee Boys vs. Arthur, 6:45pm “A� Hilltops vs. New Hamburg JR’s, 8:45pm “A� Panthers vs. Diamond Divas, 9:00pm “B�

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Art Innovators offering summer art camp program

Starlight Gala - The 13th annual Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation Starlight Gala was held in Palmerston on May 25. Organizers estimate the gala raised approximately $150,000 to purchase equipment for the hospital. A new colonoscope and two new gastroscopes for the operating room were this year’s objectives. The 2014 Starlight Gala will be held in Drayton. Pictured, from left, are members of the organizational committee: front, Gala co-chairs Brad Watt and Josie McLaughlin; back, Dan Hill, Lisa Leslie, Ron Faulkner, Tracy Hill, Luanne Ward, Bob Emmerson, Lynn Hodgins, Mary MacDonald, Barb Huntley, Shirley Ann Litt, Nancy McIsaac, Yvonne Schieck, Ron Ellis and Dale Franklin. photo by John Marshall - CKNX BELOW: Entertainment for the evening was provided by Beatles Revisted.

WELLINGTON CTY. – Summer is just around the corner and parents everywhere are making plans for their kids. While many camp programs focus on competitive sports and winning trophies, an area group is offering is a fun and educational alternative “where every child wins.” An offshoot of the groundbreaking Art Innovators’ after-school program for kids, the Art Innovators’ Summer Camps allow children the opportunity to be creative even after the academic year is done. “Most youngsters only receive arts education at school; with our camps your kids can keep their creative nature growing and flowing year-round,” organizers state. Organizers also note participants get to work with artist-quality materials, “which inspire them to produce amazing results in each two- to three-hour class.” Themed art camps include papier-mâché sculpture, mosaic work, pastel sketching, and oil painting. Some instruction groups also include musical and literary elements. Kids’ yoga, digital photography for

kids and African drumming are also offered. The program also fosters cooperation between different age groups. In many cases, different ages of children work on the same project, allowing the skill of the older children to inspire the younger ones. At the end of the summer an art show is held to display participants’ creations. From June 20 to 26, a display showcasing art from students at MintoClifford and Palmerston Public Schools will be held at the Wellington County Library, 83 Arthur St. W. Harriston. To find out more about this confidence-building summer program in the Waterloo Region and Wellington County contact Paul Field at pfield@ artinnnovators.com or visit www.field.artinnovators.com. The Art Innovators art enrichment program, which opened in the fall, is already providing after school art classes to over 25 schools in the Waterloo and Wellington County area. The international art education company has 70 plus franchisees and a growing presence worldwide, the company states in a press release.

4-H craft club visits Waterloo art studio MAPLETON - The Mapleton Kukoo Crafties held their second last meeting on May 13. Members went to The Art Studio in Waterloo. Members received instructions on painting, and washing their hands to remove all dirt and oils to ensure pieces don’t crack when

glazed. Some pieces selected included cupcakes, fish, cats, tea cups and bears. Items were painted three times to ensure proper coverage. They will be picked up after they have been fired and glazed. submitted by press reporter Alexis Kuper

Public Health urges action to minimize West Nile risk GUELPH - Itchiness and swelling are the main symptoms of mosquito bites. However, of more concern than the discomfort is the risk of infection with West Nile virus (WNV), states Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH). If infected, victims may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches and fatigue. In some cases, the virus causes severe illness, including meningitis and encephalitis (serious and acute forms of inflammation of the brain and spinal cord). Although the risk of getting West Nile virus is low, there were 250 confirmed cases in Ontario in 2012, which is four times more than the previous year, states public health. For the 11th year, WDGPH is undertaking a mosquito larvicide program to reduce mos-

quito populations suspected of carrying West Nile virus. “To prevent larval mosquitoes from becoming adults, public health will be treating catch basins, roadside ditches and storm-water retention ponds throughout the summer,” said Shawn Zentner, health protection manager. “Residents are encouraged to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs (e.g., drain water from pool covers, garbage cans, recycling bins, saucers under flower pots and old tires). Public Health advises everyone to minimize risk of mosquito bites by: - limiting the time spent outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active; - covering up with a longsleeved shirt and long pants; and

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Local RWTO celebrate ‘Historical Day’ PALMERSTON - Vintage hats, dresses and furs were sported by several members of the Palmerston branch of Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) as they celebrated a Historical Day at the Presbyterian Church in Palmerston on May 24. Betty Simpson drew much attention dressed in a nun’s habit which, she explained, was in memory of her first school principal whom she admired. New president Oriole Blyth welcomed everyone and thanked the historical and decorating committees and Shirley Jackson for their hard work and efforts to make the day special.

The purpose for the day, she explained, was to celebrate the beginnings of the organization and especially the beginnings of the Palmerston branch. Members are proud the branch now has 70 members, including lifetime members, and continues to increase annually. Blyth opened the meeting by reading a list of “Rules for Teachers 1872,” getting many laughs with such items as: “Teachers each day will fill lamps and clean chimneys” and “Women teachers who marry or engage in unseemly conduct will be dismissed.” Shirley Jackson, Marilyn

Cherry, Pauline Brown and Lynn Morrison had researched some of the history of the RWTO/OERO organization and the Palmerston Branch which they shared with the group. The organization, which formed in 1956, was originally called the Ontario Association of Superannuated Women Teachers of Ontario (OASWT). Cora Bailey, in memory of whom an award is presented each year in each branch, was the driving force behind the formation and early growth of OASWT. A small group of retired Continued on page 5

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Tough decisions loom Recent changes to the provincial government’s Feed in Tariff (FIT) program, combined with promises of more municipal control, or at least input, into the siting of large energy projects will be viewed as good news by both local governments and local citizens. It has been clear from the outset that neither group appreciated ceding all control of such projects to the province. However, with increased power comes increased responsibility and municipal council members need to be prepared to think broadly, as well as locally, when making decisions on energy developments within their borders in the future. Hopefully, not all such projects will be summarily dismissed out of fear of the inevitable local backlash proposed solar farms, turbines and similar developments will generate. The province, while clearly taking too heavy a hand in its previous approach to municipal input, was taking care of its own responsibility to ensure Ontarians access to alternative energy forms which will become increasingly important to the province, both economically and environmentally, in the years and decades to come. Local politicians, understandably, don’t generally feel the same sense of responsibility to a broader community. A case in point is a 10-megawatt solar development proposed in the Drew area of Minto. Council there was in the process of reconsidering its early support for the project in the face of opposition from neighbouring residents and the Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) when the latest FIT changes took them, albeit temporarily, off the hook. Municipal support is no longer a factor in Ontario Power Authority applications. However, the municipality will eventually play a larger role in the siting process. Much of the objection to the Minto project centred around the proposed placement of the solar facility on a 100-acre farm. While labeled Class 4 farmland, the WFA argued modern technology such as tile drainage allows such land to produce yields comparable to some higher-classed agricultural properties. The federation’s position, as expected, is to oppose any sort of largescale energy development on agricultural land. However, that position ignores the reality that huge swaths of agricultural land around the globe are now being utilized to produce energy, in the form of ethanol, rather than food. While there is much debate over the net benefit of ethanol, given the amount of arable land and traditional energy used to produce it, the practice is actively encouraged by agricultural organizations because it provides revenue for farmers through traditional crop production methods. For various practical reasons, turbines and solar farms will never take up more than a fraction of the land now devoted to producing corn for ethanol, but they do create a visible difference on the local landscape - and resistance to change is deeply imbedded in human nature. A little Googling and a bit of math reveal there are about 71,700 acres of farmland spread around the Town of Minto. Taking 100 acres out of production would leave about 71,600. That amount of land would likely be sacrificed in a heartbeat were it to be filled with job-creating industry or assessment-rich subdivisions - but not, apparently, for the prospect of generating enough clean energy to power about half the town. Yet if rural communities across the province were to devote proportionate amounts of land to solar facilities, we might significantly reduce Ontario’s dependence on less sustainable, pollution-generating forms of energy like coal. Such a move might also make new turbine projects seem far less attractive to energyhungry governments than is currently the case. We’re not suggesting solar farms be fast-tracked through regulations which run roughshod over the concept of local control, as was the case with turbines. But we are suggesting that all levels of government need to view future proposals with a much wider lens than has often been the reality in these matters. Patrick Raftis

TAKE NOTICE of the following change for The Corporation of the Township of Mapleton Regular Council Meeting: •

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 will be held at 9:00 a.m. (the regularly scheduled meeting of Council was scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m., however has been changed to start at 9:00 a.m. to receive submissions for Municipal Planning Services. The regular business of council will commence at 1:00 p.m.)

NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS The second installment of the 2013 Interim Taxes for all property classes are due

June 28, 2013

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Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac at most Financial Institutions or by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions.

There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted. Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL MUNICIPAL LANDS Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Mapleton has declared the Township property located at as Part of Lot Part Lot 17, Concession 11, former Township of Maryborough, Boltons, Survey, Part Lot 191 Plan 60R-1503, being the north west corner of the Community Centre Parking lot situated next to Drayton Industrial Drive, Drayton, ON in the Township of Mapleton to be surplus to the needs of the Township The Township of Mapleton intends to sell these lands to Mornington Communications for the purpose of placing fibre optic communications equipment on the subject lands. Mapleton Township Council has waived the requirement for an appraisal of the lands. The authorizing by-law to give effect to the sale of land will be considered at the June 25th, 2013 meeting of Council. (Mrs.) Patty Sinnamon CAO Clerk

DATES Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:00 a.m. - Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, July 09, 2013 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society June entertainment in the early 1900s When looking over old news accounts of the local happenings at this time of year I was struck by the number of out-door social events planned for the months of June. In the early 20th century it seems every church and school planned a social to mark the beginning of summer. There were afternoon teas for the church ladies’ groups, picnics with games for school classes and Sunday schools, and evening garden parties for people of all ages. The garden parties always

started with bountiful meals served on tables setup on someone’s lawn or in an orchard. Where the churches had a covered shed for their horses, this facility would be cleaned out and fresh sawdust spread. Tables, chairs and benches were set up for the meal. The ladies brought the china and flatware as no one had enough for the numbers in attendance. The different china patterns made for an eclectic table setting, and each piece of flatware was tied with a coloured thread for easy identification. Cold meats and salads of every description filled the tables and

fresh strawberries were a welcome addition to the array of pies, tarts and fancy cakes for dessert. An impromptu pie eating contest among the young blades was not unheard of. In fact a casual observer might have been astonished at the number of pieces of pies even some of older folk could consume. Entertainment for the evening was a must. Local brass bands, musicians singers and speakers all played their part. In the early 1900s travelling entertainers made the circuit of these garden parties. We have

read of Jimmy Fax, comedian and Maude Buschlin, violinist, both of whom made names for themselves performing across the province, entertaining locally. The Henry Stricker family band was another popular group. The arrangements to provide a platform and lighting for the entertainers were varied and often unique. At one home the front porch was extended with a temporary platform. The householder’s piano was moved to the porch and coal oil lanterns hung for illumination. As a bonus amenity the downstairs bedroom was avail-

able for sleeping babies and toddlers. At another church social pitch torches were hung from the trees to light the event. One year in Hollen, at the church social, piers of sod were topped with cedar branches that were set ablaze thus shedding some aromatic light on the evening. Even when the covered church sheds were used for the meal, the entertainment portion of the evening was all outdoors. A hay wagon might become a platform with lanterns hung around. If the performers were lucky a tarp was draped over the racks to pro-

vide some cover in case of rain. The audience sat on benches made of wooden planks set on blocks of wood open to the skies. Quite a nice setting on a warm star studded night. Occasionally a rain shower shortened the evening. Unfortunately today there are few such evening events where the public might gather. We tend to light up the barbeque in our back yards and socialize with a few friends or family. Are we missing out by not socializing with the broader community?

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More family team raises funds for The Isaac Foundation PALMERSTON - The More family, including fouryear old Jasper, and a team of dedicated family and friends travelled to Ottawa to participate in the annual race weekend on May 25. A hard working team of 24 individuals collected sponsorships and took part in the 5km event, one of the many race events held that weekend in the city. They were raising money for The Isaac Foundation, a charity dedicated to funding medical research into MPS VI, an extremely rare and devastating disease that Jasper was diagnosed with in 2011. Since the diagnosis, the

family has joined forces with The Isaac Foundation to coordinate events and raise money in hopes of finding better treatments and ultimately a cure for the condition. The foundation is currently funding two research projects that are leading to some promising data. Together the team was able to raise over $14,000 in preparation for their walk. The More family team, known as “Journey for Jasper” was amazed at the support the community had to offer and thanked all their team members for their dedication to participate. They also thanked those

who so willingly donated to the cause. Every dollar collected goes directly to research. The next event the family is planning is a huge yard and bake sale and barbecue on June 29 from 8am to 2pm at the Lawrence Park pavilion in Palmerston. The family is accepting donations of items to be sold from now until the date of the event and hopes the community will come out to support The Isaac Foundation and their quest for a cure. If you wish to get involved please contact Pam or Darren at 519-3435923 or pam@theisaacfoundation.com

Journey for Jasper - The More family team travelled to Ottawa to participate in a 5km race to raise funds for The Isaac Foundation. From left: front, MPS VI patients Isaac McFadyen and Jasper More; centre, Brad Craven, Ellen Buck-McFadyen, Gabe McFadyen, Spencer Dyce, Clayton More, Troy Dyce, Quinn Dyce, Andrew Craven, Daphnie More, Pam More; back, Erica Dyce, Russel Dyce, Jordy Dyce, Wayne Dyce, Dennis Craven, Darren More. submitted photo

Palmerston RWTO branch celebrates ‘Historical Day’

FROM PAGE FOUR women teachers in Toronto known as the Rendezvous Club met to persuade the Ontario government to raise the level of pensions for retired women teachers to the same level as their male colleagues. The Palmerston Branch was formed around 1976 when some retired women teachers from the area convened in Margaret Robinson’s home. Edith Bramhill of Palmerston was elected president, Mary Morphy as secretary and Lenore Murcar was treasurer. Seven members joined. There are presently 52 branches of Retired Women Teachers in Ontario with over 5,000 members. They continue to support charities that help women and children in need. Each table of ladies enjoyed sharing fond memories and stories of their teaching days. Memories of hectographs, entrance exams, inspector’s visits and Christmas concerts in one-room schoolhouses were relived by many. Shirley McKay’s story of travelling by horse to her first school was especially interesting to the group. Blyth recognized Jackson with a bouquet of flowers and thanked her for the hard work and countless hours in compiling the 13 history books outlining the history of the Palmerston Branch of RWTO/ OERO since 1976. The books were all on display for members to enjoy. Past president Kathy Brown surprised Betty Tarc as this year’s recipient of the Cora Bailey Award, which is given to a branch member who has contributed outstanding service to her branch. Tarc has held various teaching positions throughout her career and is an active member of RWTO/

OERO where she has also filled several roles, especially visiting shut-in members. Barb Thompson has volunteered to become the issues and concerns representative replacing Bea Houston who has held the position for many years. Thompson reported that, as of July 1, there will be some changes regarding passports. New E-passports with a security chip will be part of the new system. Travellers will also be able to apply for either a fiveyear or 10-year passport but fees will be increasing. Donna McFarlane reported that polio is still active in some parts of the world such as India and Africa so adults travelling there will need to get the booster. Thompson also commented that it is important to consider getting the shingles vaccine,

especially if you are a grandparent dealing with young children since it is linked to chickenpox. Anne Darroch and Marg Dally, the two delegates for this year’s convention in Hamilton outlined the four resolutions they will be voting on. Seven members will be attending the convention. Travel convenor Lynn Morrison reminded members of the upcoming trips to Deerhurst, Agawa Canyon and Stratford. A trip to Boston is being considered for 2014. The draw prize donated by Marg Hall was won by Donna McFarlane. The Charity Bottle was passed around and six members paid fines for not wearing their pins. Marg Dally presented each of the ladies of the Presbyterian Church with

Historical Day - The Palmerston branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario celebrated a Historical Day on May 24. From left: Shirley Jackson, Marilyn Cherry, Pauline Brown and Lynn Morrison provided some history of RWTO/OERO. submitted photo

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Rescue simulation - NextEra Energy wind technician leader Jason Seelmann, left, gives Mapleton fire chief Rick Richardson some last minute details on an mock emergency rescue that took place last week at the Conestogo Wind Energy Centre, while company senior media relations specialist Josie Hernandez looks on. photo by Kris Svela

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FROM PAGE ONE NextEra technicians are trained in basic first aid and more advanced techniques. The intent is to get an injured person out of the turbine, where outside emergency services such as the local fire department or ambulance service take over. James Tew, a Siemens safety and rescue trainer, said training of turbine technicians is ongoing, with the company having its own emergency

staff. “We train for the worst case scenario all the time,” he said. With a turbine site like Conestogo having two to three employees, Tew said it can be difficult for a worker to find an injured colleague and stay focused on treatment because they work together on a daily basis. It’s one of the first lessons technicians are taught. Using harnesses, pulleys and a backboard, the mock

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MAPLETON - A project to replace local playground equipment here began a year and a half ago, following the removal of some older equipment, due to insurance concerns. Both Moorefield and Drayton parks were affected, so the Optimist Club of Moorefield and the Kinsmen Club of Drayton joined forces for Mapleton’s “50/50 funding” program, proposing the installation of $30,000 improvements to each park. “Many thanks go out to the parks and recreation committee and Mapleton council for their approval and support of the endeavor. A tremendous amount of prior work and fundraising goes into a project like this and for one group to do it alone would be next to impossible,” noted Kinsmen Club president Wayne Mick. In Moorefield, where a larger climbing structure still remained, the focus was on individual “stand alone” activity pieces, whereas Drayton needed a larger structure replaced. “Accessibility” was also a key requirement. The procurement process involved several different equipment companies, resulting in RTS from St. Clements being selected. The combined efforts of the two community service groups and the Township of Mapleton proved successful

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Moorefield playground - New playground equipment at the Moorefield park was selected to compliment existing equipment at the park. photo by Patrick Raftis and fun, Mick notes. Township employees, club members, family and even kids from the community showed up to lend a hand, many offering the use of tractors, equipment and even tractor-trailers. “Community spirit was strong,” said Mick, adding the Kinsmen mandate of “Serving the Community’s Greatest Needs” and the Optimists’ “Friend of Youth” motto were both met. This was made obvious by the line-up of children waiting to “try it out” as the last cubic yard of wood-chips was raked level on May 22.

Reapers of Hope fight hunger FROM PAGE ONE warehouse facility into a modern food processing plant that opened in April. The Wallenstein facility is still used for sorting donated clothes, but the administration is now run from the Moorefield location, which also includes a Christian book store. Reapers of Hope is one of numerous aid programs operated by CAM worldwide. Others programs involve sponsoring orphans overseas, working to help eastern European families become self-sufficient, disaster response services and distributing medicine. The idea of a food production facility flows from the abundance of produce grown in this country. “We live in a productive, blessed land and there are a lot of vegetables grown,” said Irvin Kraemer, general manager of the operation. “A lot of it is graded out and doesn’t make table stock.” Producers donate tons of vegetables that may be too large or unsuitable for stores shelves for other reasons, but are suitable for consumption. At the Moorefield facility, volunteers cut and cull the produce, which is washed and dehydrated to form a healthy vegetable soup mix. The soup

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A great way to get involved with community betterment projects like this is joining a local organization, officials note. Residents are encouraged to seek out members and ask about membership opportunities, or support their fundraising events, such as the “Mapleton Rodeo” July 5 to 7, for which the Optimists and Kinsmen are again joining forces. “Thank you to the Township of Mapleton and the club members and families for all their support and good work,” says Mick.

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is packaged in vacuum-sealed three-pound bags, each of which, after soaking overnight in 25 litres of water, can provide 100 meals. Running at full capacity, Kraemer said the plant can produce about 800 bags, enough to provide 80,000 meals, in a single day. “It’s just incredible,” said Kraemer. “We feel blessed to be able to produce this much food so that we can feed the hungry and the needy across the ocean.” Between 40 and 50 volunteers are needed during mornings when the plant is operating. In the afternoons, only a few workers are needed to run the drying operations. Starting this month, production is up to four days a week. Volunteers come from the various Mennonite churches in the area, as well as from other local churches and individual volunteers. Although Reapers of Hope is run through a Mennonite organization, Kraemer notes “everyone is welcome to help out.” While volunteers must be at least 14 years old, Kraemer points out there is no upper age limit and stools are provided for those who prefer to sit while they work. Both volunteers and vegetables have been plentiful so far, but Kraemer said it may be more difficult to run at full capacity through the early summer months. “That will be a challenge during June and July … last year’s crop will be pretty much diminished and the new year’s crop won’t be coming up until August,” he explained. Kraemer said the goal is for Reapers of Hope to be a yearround operation. Once the food is processed, the soup mix is packaged in large barrels for transportation to a CAM facility in Ephrata, Pennsylvania for distribution around the globe to the needy in countries like Romania, Haiti, South Korea, Liberia and Cambodia. Reapers of Hope accepts donations of food and monetary contributions, in addition to volunteer help. It can be contacted by calling the office at 519-638-0828 or through email at admin@camcanada.ca.

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The Mapleton & Area Business Profile

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The year 2000 not only marked the turn of the century for Len Martin but also a turning point in his career as he began Martin Well Drilling. After years of farming, an opportunity came to him that he could not turn down. As with many 1980s farmers the decision to leave farming was a difficult one, but the beginnings of Martin Well Drilling provided him a second chance to offer his sons a business he could pass down. From the onset, he recognized the challenges of building a successful business, such as acquiring current equipment, and time commitments, all while supplying excellent service and customer satisfaction. Martin’s

sons, Jeff and Mike, joined the team shortly thereafter. Mike describes his father as the founder, a dreamer and a hard worker who is dedicated to success and he is thrilled to be able to work alongside his father, as is Jeff. As a team they continue to face company challenges such as improving the quality and capacity of their equipment and services so that they can offer the best to their customers. They have been pleased with the local response to their business noting that regular advertisement and community involvement have definitely garnered positive growth. In fact Mike notes that the annual Kinsmen Drayton Farm Show

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