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Blooming fundraiser - Mapleton Buds and Blooms held their annual plant and bake sale on June 4 outside Gourlay’s store in Moorefield. Horticultural society members expressed appreciation to everyone who donated and purchased plants and baked goods. The group is planning celebrations for its 90th anniversary in the fall. From left: front, Renske Helmuth and Rosemary Nibourg; back, Clara Bauman, Linda Timmerman, Jo Houston, Jerry Ottens and Terri Houston. photo by Caroline Sealey See article on page 3.
Mapleton selected to participate in youth advisory council pilot program by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - This township is among five rural Ontario communities chosen to take part in a pilot project on the creation of youth advisory councils. Last July, Mapleton council passed a resolution supporting the creation of a local youth council and directed staff to work with the North Wellington Coalition for Youth Resiliency on its formation. Having a youth council up and running was among the reasons the township was selected for Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Play Works Youth Engagement projects. “The hope is that Mapleton will become a leader in this front because you have almost a year under your belt,� Jason Cranny, a youth engagement worker representing Parks and Recreation Ontario, told council on May 24. “I do come bearing funds,� said Cranny, noting the program provides seed money for development of youth councils. Cranny explained the program provides $1,000 to offset meeting costs for the youth council and an additional $2,250 (3 x $750) for costs associated with any training the youth councils wish to take advantage of. Meeting costs could include things such as refreshments and materials for council meet-
ings, training events and travel. Use of the funding can be determined by each community, Cranny said, pointing out there are no restrictions on the funding’s use other than the emerging youth council decides how to best use it to support its development. The program’s aim is to encourage youth, including unconnected and/or marginalized youth, to become more actively engaged in leadership and advocacy positions. Play Works, as a group of organizations concerned about the future of Ontario youth, is supporting the development of youth advisory councils in rural Ontario communities with funding through a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. In addition to Parks and Recreation Ontario, other members of the Play Works partnership include: 4-H Ontario, YMCA Ontario, Arts Network for Children and Youth, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Ophea (a not-forprofit organization that champions healthy, active living in schools and communities). In the first year of the Trillium Grant, five communities are being provided with seed money and access to a “community mentor� to help establish their councils. The goal is that the group will continue to be supported by the local community at the end of the year.
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Five new communities will have similar opportunities in each of year two and three of the grant, for a total of 15 new Youth Advisory Councils operating at the end of the grant. A comprehensive manual known as a Youth Advisory Toolkit will be provided as a resource to each community involved. A community mentor trained in using the toolkit will also be assigned. Cranny, who lives in Owen Sound and is currently working as a mentor for the program in Kincardine, said he anticipated he would be the mentor assigned to Mapleton. The participating community is required to have an adult/staff liaison supporting the development of the council and who will act as the primary contact for both the mentor and Parks and Recreation Ontario. Mapleton economic development coordinator Jaclyn Dingwall currently acts as coordinator for the local youth advisory council. Council directed staff to prepare a bylaw authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign the memorandum of understanding regarding the pilot project for consideration at the next meeting of council. “I think we’ve probably got one of the best youth groups here and we’re very proud of them,� commented Mayor Neil Driscoll.
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Township council has approved implementation of a process to identify post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among local firefighters and provide both peer-driven and professional assistance with treatment. On May 24 council approved a recommendation from Fire Chief Rick Richardson that a traumatic event post-incident procedure be adopted and adapted to identify and treat potential first responder victims of traumatic events attended by Mapleton Fire/Rescue. A written report from Richardson explains that mental illness, PTSD and occupational stress injuries are on the rise in the fire service province-wide. “A shared goal for members of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), their employers and members of the fire department is to ensure that supports are in place to prevent, and treat, if necessary, those impacted by mental illness,� the report states. The OAFC has partnered with the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) to implement the Road to Mental
Readiness (R2MR), a mental health training program, into the fire service across the province. The course has been adapted from its original format in the Department of National Defense and police sector in partnership with the MHCC to fit the needs of fire services, the report explains. R2MR trained members will be able to recognize situations where they, or their peers, require intervention and/or assistance. The program has been developed into a four-hour primary course and an eight-hour leadership course. The post-event procedure involves having incident commanders assessing incidents to determine when a potentially traumatic situation is encountered. Professional assistance for the group involved would then be scheduled. Any individual requiring further consultation will be encouraged to meet with the station R2MR personnel or a professional agency as required. The report notes two members of the Wellington County Fire Chiefs Association have taken the R2MR leadership
course and two members from each station are encouraged to take the R2MR primary course to provide peer counselling to members and identify potential PTSD cases and utilize followup procedures. “This is something that’s been long overdue as far as I’m concerned,� Richardson told council. “In the past there’s been kind of a ‘suck it up and take it like a firefighter’ attitude.� Richardson said the local department is already making efforts to ensure firefighters receive help after traumatic incidents. “We’ve been doing that for the past couple of years - just bringing professional help in on traumatic incidents and it’s helped a lot,� he said. Councillor Michael Martin said, “It’s nice to see Mapleton township jumping on something like this. “You’re absolutely right, this is something that’s been lacking for a long time. It’s lacking even in professional fire services and paramedic departments for that matter.� The recommendation was approved unopposed.
Rumph lands softball coaching job with Wooster college in Ohio by Caroline Sealey OHIO - A former Drayton resident has achieved a goal she set for herself early in her softball career. Victoria Rumph began playing ball on the “B� diamond in Drayton and progressed over the years to a position as a catcher for Softball Canada’s Women’s National Team from 2013 to 2016. “Playing softball internationally for Team Canada has allowed me to come in contact with the best softball players and coaches in the world,� Rumph said. “I have the opportunity to constantly learn from highly skilled athletes and coaches around me and pass this knowledge on to others.� Rumph’s goal to obtain employment as a softball head coach was realized when the College of Wooster in Ohio hired her on as head softball coach beginning June 13. “I am honoured to be given this head coaching opportunity at the College Of Wooster as a young coach early in my career,� stated Rumph. “I’m looking forward to
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VICTORIA RUMPH having the opportunity to grow with a program that has already tasted success, and continue to create a culture where student athletes push themselves to their limits on a daily basis.� As a student at Youngstown State University, Ohio, Rumph obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemistry while playing with the softball team as its starting catcher for four years. In her fifth year, she volunteered as assistant coach with the softball program. During this time she helped develop
defensive skills and pitch calling strategies for catchers. “My experience as the volunteer assistant coach at Youngstown State allowed me to see the college game from a coach’s perspective for the first time in my career and it inspired me to pursue a lifetime of coaching, “ Rumph said. The next step in Rumph’s academic career was a transfer to Muskingum University to pursue a master’s degree in adult education, while filling the role of full time first assistant to the head coach in the softball program. Her responsibilities included planning hitting and offensive drills for team practices. She worked closely with the Muskies catchers, outfielders and corner infielders. Recruitment and identification of student athletes at tournaments, phone calling and scheduling on campus visits were also part of her position. Rumph helped guide the Fighting Muskies to the championship round of the 2016 Ohio Athletic Conference Softball Tournament. Continued on page 2
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Fundraising auction - Sunny skies and interesting items attracted a good crowd to the Moorefield Optimists’ annual auction on June 4 at the Moorefield Optimist Hall. Optimist Wilf Stroetinga, left, assists auctioneer Jason Heimpel with the sale of a box lot and rocking horse. Three wagon loads and the outdoor arena were filled with a variety of donated items to be auctioned off. Proceeds from the event, which has been going on for about 40 years, go to projects in the community. Optimist president Glenn Babin said there are always many good items to auction off, thanks to community support for the event. photo by Caroline Sealey
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Woman airlifted after fiery crash in Mapleton MAPLETON - A woman was airlifted to a London hospital following a serious collision between a car and tractor trailer here early on Monday morning. On June 6 at about 1:50am, emergency crews responded to a serious collision involving
a tractor trailer and a 2014 Mazda at the intersection of Wellington Road 86 and Perth 124 in Mapleton Township. “The female driver of the Mazda was removed from the vehicle by a passerby, prior to both vehicles becoming engulfed in flames, and was
taken to a local hospital,” states an OPP press release. “Due to the seriousness of her injuries she was subsequently air lifted to a London hospital. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.” OPP Technical Collision Investigators were at the scene
and police say the road “sustained significant damage due to the accident and repairs will be needed.” The intersection was closed for some time for the investigation and repairs. Witnesses who have not spoken with police can call 1-888-310-1122.
Rumph lands coaching job at Ohio college FROM PAGE ONE The team’s batting average improved 61 percentage points in the 2015 season under Rumph’s guidance. “At Muskingum, I learned the importance of a strong team
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Rural women’s group hosts Kids Farm Safety Day ELMIRA - Waterloo Rural Women (WRW) will be hosting their 21st annual Kids Farm Safety Day on June 11. Farm families live where they work and often are not aware of the many hazards in their daily surroundings, noted Sharon Grose, WRW committee member. “We’re entering a busy time on the farm and want to remind families of farm hazards,” said Grose. Farmers are five times more likely to be injured through occupation-related accidents than any other industry, according to the Canadian Agriculture Safety Association (CASA). About 14 per cent of farm fatalities involve children. “It is important to get information out to kids when they are just starting to work on the farm; before they get drawn into bad habits,” said Grose. “With the Kids Farm Safety Day we are focusing on school age children offering hands on learning, activities and games regarding farm safety.” Grose added, “The day is set up for children to learn about farm/rural safety, but I hope all the adults present will be listening and learning too. We’re fortunate to have
Farm Safety - Waterloo Rural Women are hosting their 21st annual farm safety day. This year it will be held at Ontowa Farms just outside of Elmira on June 11. The group is looking for a few more volunteers to help at the stations for the day. Anyone interested in volunteering should call 519-669-8066. From left: Donna Rogers, Susan Martin, Sandi Roth, Laurie Weber, Lori Martin, Sharon Grose and Rita Bauman. Anyone wishing to register for the day should call 519-576-1933. submitted photo a strong group of presenters lined up for the day.” Electric Larry (Larry Mullen) from Waterloo North Hydro will be setting up his Hazard Hamlet display to talk about accidents around electricity. “Electrical safety on and around the farm is an important lesson with children” said
Mullen. “I am excited to be part of this special event.” Carson Brown of Stoltz Sales and Service will focus on PTO and tractor safety. James Martin of the Floradale Fire Department will work with students so they can learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher. “It is one thing to know
where the fire extinguishers are located around your farm and quite another to know how to use them,” said Grose. There will also be sessions on chemical safety, large animal safety and bike safety. The Alma Optimist Club will be setting up a bike rodeo for kids to complete during the farm safety day event. Youngsters are invited to bring along their bikes and helmets. The group is planning for 150 students to attend. Children will be divided into small groups and tour eight safety stations. The event will be hosted at Ontowa Farms Dairy Farm, 2600 Northfield Drive E., Elmira. Register children to attend the day by calling Donna at 519-576-1933. The day is geared for children who live on a farm, as well as children who visit farms. Anyone interested in volunteering at the next farm safety day may contact Susan at 519-669-8066. Volunteers are needed to assist presenters at stations, and escort groups of children from session to sessions. High school students can earn volunteer hours by assisting with the event.
by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - Nick Spaling and the San Jose Sharks were still in the hunt for the Stanley Cup as deadline arrived at the Community News this week. The Drayton native led the team, along with Tommy Wingels, with seven hits during the Sharks’ 3-2 victory in game three of the series. Spaling also had one shot on goal and played over 17 minutes in the June 4 contest. In a 3-1 game four loss on June 6, Spaling was credited with five hits and a shot on goal in just over 12 minutes of ice time. The latest setback left the Sharks trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins by a 3-1 margin in the seven games series. Community residents can get together at the PMD arena to watch Spaling compete in the Stanley Cup finals.
The Drayton Kinettes are hosting a community Stanley Cup party at the arena auditorium for games in the series. The games will be shown on television and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The events are a fundraiser for a planned community splash pad and donations will be accepted. Mapleton council passed a resolution waiving hall rental fees for the events at a special meeting on June 1. “We just thought how many times is this community going to be able to say, ‘Hey we’ve got a boy from here playing on an NHL team in the Stanley Cup finals,’” said Mayor Neil Driscoll. Game five was set to go June 9 and games six and seven, if needed, will go June 12 and 15. All games begin at 8pm.
Correction The names of two children in a photograph on page 8 of the June 3 issue of Community News were incorrect. The children in the photo
with the Paw Patrol characters are Lilly Bridge and Roselin Bridge. The Community News regrets the error.
CAO clarifies municipal correspondence policy Items addressed to ‘mayor and council’ placed on agenda by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Anyone who wants to ensure all members of council are aware of written concerns should address them to “mayor and council” and not to individual council members, council here has been advised. CAO Brad McRoberts clarified the township’s policy on placing correspondence on the agenda for council meetings at the May 24 meeting, after some councillors expressed confusion about the protocols. At the May 10 meeting councillor Michael Martin noted some items he’s heard inquiries about “haven’t made it on the agenda” and asked, “how are we deciding what makes it onto the agenda?” McRoberts explained in a
written report that current policy states, “All correspondence received by the township or the mayor that reads ‘mayor and council’ is directed to all members of council and shall be so circulated to all council with the next regular agenda unless it is of an urgent nature as determined by the mayor or CAO. “If time is of the essence the CAO/Clerk will determine the appropriate course of action with appropriate follow-up via a council meeting process,” explained McRoberts in the report. Correspondence sent to a specific councillor or the mayor can continue to be addressed on an individual basis or forwarded onto appropriate staff for direct response
with no need to be included in the agenda, the report explains. Responses provided that are copied to all of council for information purposes are not required to be put on the agenda, the report continues. “For example, if the mayor was asked some specific questions and staff assisted the mayor in providing a response and the response was copied to all council for information, then the response would not be required to be placed on the agenda,” the report states. Other correspondence not required to be placed on public meeting agendas includes: - items of a legal nature, subject to litigation or solicitorclient privilege, which may be addressed through a closed session meeting of council; or
Mapleton Buds and Blooms hold flower show MOOREFIELD - Mapleton Buds and Blooms met on May 24 to learn about different ways to prevent and control garden pests and also to hold their spring flower show. The group decided to donate $50 to the Highway for Heroes Project, which will be matched
by Garden Ontario. This is a program to plant 117,000 trees along Highway 401 to honour fallen Canadian soldiers. The plant and bake sale on June 5 was a success due to those who bought plants or baking. “You will see various volunteers tending and plant-
ing a number of community gardens, which is made possible by these funds. We are very thankful for the Mapleton community that supports our endeavours,” officials state. At the June 28 meeting an expert apple grower will teach attendees all about apples.
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Employee recognition - Two Mapleton employees were recognized at the May 24 township council meeting. Jim Driscoll received a plaque recognizing his second place finish at the recent Wellington County Truck Rodeo, while PMD facility manager Sandra Good was recognized for 30 years of municipal service. From left: public works director Jamie Morgan, Jim Driscoll, Good and Mayor Neil Driscoll. photo by Patrick Raftis
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HARRISTON - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is casting for the fall 2016 production. The guild is staging Frozen Dreams by Robert Ainsworth, a drama with elements of comedy and humour. Six actors are required to
portray: three men 35-plus, one young man 18 to 25 and two women 35 to 55. Auditions will be held June 20 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre at 7:30pm. For information call 519-323-4743 or email brannick@wightman.ca.
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Enlightened approach Mapleton council has approved implementation of a process to identify post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among local firefighters and provide both peer-driven and professional assistance with treatment. It’s a move that, as Fire Chief Rick Richardson pointed out at the May 24 meeting, is long overdue. Steps required to deal with the potential for PTSD among all types of emergency responders have recently become more common, as the province has introduced legislation that would create a presumption that PTSD diagnosed in first responders is work-related, in an effort to ensure faster access to resources and treatment. With mental illness, PTSD and occupational stress injuries on the rise in the fire service province-wide, the move seems timely, although it gives pause to wonder if the number of incidents are truly increasing, or if they are simply more widely reported. “In the past there’s been kind of a ‘suck it up and take it like a firefighter’ attitude,” Richardson explained in his report to council. Here’s hoping expectations of that nature disappear quickly as more municipalities take the enlightened approach adopted here. Patrick Raftis
Mapleton Canada Day 2016 Friday, July 1, 2016
Drayton Agricultural Fairgrounds, 49 Elm St. Drayton 6:00pm - Fireworks Food, Family Games, Beer Gardens, Children’s Bicycle Parade, Entertainment & Fireworks
Are you interested in performing on stage? We want to feature a variety of artists/ performers on our stage in a diversity of styles! If you want to be part of Mapleton Canada Day 2016, please contact Jaclyn Dingwall, Economic Development Coordinator at 519.638.3313 x 21 or jdingwall@mapleton.ca.
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Regardless of whether the Stanley Cup playoffs are still going by the time this hits print, a Mapleton native has enjoyed an unforgettable National Hockey League season - one shared with this home community. Since game two of the final series between his San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins, many local residents have been taking advantage of an opportunity to gather at the local rink to watch Nick Spaling play at hockey’s highest level - albeit on television rather than between the PMD boards. The Drayton Kinettes have been hosting a community Stanley Cup party at the arena auditorium whenever the games are on. As a bonus, the get togethers raise funds through donations for a planned community splash pad. In addition to giving local residents the feeling of a special connection to the NHL playoffs, Spaling has continued to make his year-round home in nearby Kitchener and visits here regularly. Last year he hosted a hockey school for area youngsters along with his brother Nathan, and he has made appearances in support of local charitable causes. However the season ends, Mapleton has many reasons to be proud of this talented native son. Patrick Raftis
Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH) obstetrical team was honoured for the third time in three years with a recognition award for achievement in implementing the MOREOB patient safety program.
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Safety award - Palmerston and District Hospital’s obstetrical team was honoured for the third time in three years with a recognition award for achievement in implementing the MOREOB patient safety program. From left: Dr. Christopher Cressey; Katie Olechowski, RN; Dr. Tanya Norman; Brianne Heffernan, RN; and Nancy Cleary, patient care manager. submitted photo
Notice to Ratepayers THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE 2016 INTERIM TAXES FOR ALL PROPERTY CLASSES ARE DUE
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Taxes may be paid at the following locations: • 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
IMPORTANT DATES Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Farm experience - Sequoia Baskin of Guelph poses at the photo booth while visiting Mapleton’s Organic Dairy, one of the Mapleton Township stops on the recent Spring Rural Romp tour in northern Wellington. The Wellington County event, held on May 28, offered a chance to enjoy real food and farm experiences. photo by Caroline Sealey
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of physicians, nurses, midwives and hospital leaders received the award for outstanding performance in the application of knowledge, communication and teamwork to make patient safety the priority and the responsibility of everyone on the birthing unit. “It’s a team effort and celebration,” explains Dr. Tanya Norman, MOREOB Core Team Physician. “The MOREOB program ensures that the whole care team is on the same page. With the program we have developed a shared knowledge base and a common language that fosters clear communication and efficient management of obstetrical risks. Our team is cohesive and we are able to provide a safe, family centered model of practice.” PDH patient care manager Nancy Cleary said, “The program runs continuously throughout the year. We have been diligent with our OB team in applying the principles of the program to support a culture of patient safety with our hospital. The program structure is based on: patient safety as the priority, effective communication, teamwork, elimination of hierarchy in emergencies, practice for emergencies, and reflective learning.”
Early start on bridge work DRAYTON - The Wellington County roads division has issued an update for the construction schedule for the Main Street bridge project here. County construction manager Mark Eby reported on June 7 the contractors working on the Main Street Bridge rehabilitation and Main Street West, King Street, Queen Street, Wortley Street and Market Street reconstruction will be starting in advance of the full road closure to complete work that can be completed while under a partial road closure. The bridge contractor will be commencing work on June 13 and will be working from 9 am to 3pm under a lane closure controlled by flagmen. The contractor will be starting with the installation of its working and debris platform that will be installed under the bridge. Completing this work in advance of the full road closure will allow the contractor to commence work on the bridge on July 4 and provide as many working days as possible before the road must be reopened on Oct. 7, Eby states in an email. The contractor completing the road reconstruction will be commencing work on June 20. They will be working in the boulevard areas behind the curb. This work will be completed under a lane closure controlled by flagmen.
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Early schools in Mapleton The familiar sight of yellow buses transporting children to and from school are visible symbols of our structured education system. It is easy to overlook the fact less than 200 years ago there were no schools for the few hardy settlers that were squatters in the southeastern portion of the township, then a part of the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bush, which the government of Upper Canada had not yet opened up for individual land ownership. Many of those settlers were freed blacks or runaway exslaves that emigrated from the United States. Some of them had fled to Canada as early as the 1830s and had cleared land and built their homes. Once the area was surveyed in 1843 more white settlers, predominately from the British Iles,
arrived to make their homes and establish farms. The government of Upper Canada had passed the Provincial Common School Act in 1843 to set the rules and regulations for establishing common, model and normal schools in the province. The duties of the provincially-appointed superintendent, county and municipal councils, school section trustees and teachers were all spelled out. However neither Peel nor Maryborough Township were incorporated municipalities so the legislation could not be applied to this area of the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bush at that time. Many abolitionists from the United States were coming to Canada to teach the children of the black communities. One such was Fidelia Coburn from Maine. She was well qualified to teach, came from a prominent family and was a single
lady. In 1842 she came to teach at the British American Academy near Chatham. In 1844 she decide to come to the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bush. Members of the community, perhaps in hope of attracting a teacher, were just finishing the building of a new log school house, (about eight by 15 feet) on the east half of lot 12, concession 3 in Peel Township, when she arrived. Miss Coburn had ambitious plans to board some of the children she would teach and decided to call the school the Mount Pleasant Mission. This small cabin was her home as well as the schoolhouse where she taught the basic ABCs and offered evening Bible classes. She received some funding from family, friends and Antislavery Societies to for the school. Donations of clothing, boots, shoes and text books
were also sent and distributed where needed among the black families. John S. Brooks from Massachusetts, although not a minister, decided to do missionary work among the black community in the Queens Bush. On Feb. 3, 1846 he opened the Mount Hope Mission School on the southwest corner of lot 19, concession 1, Peel, about four miles from Coburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mount Pleasant Mission. Samuel White, a fugitive slave from Maryland, provided the land on a long-term loan with the stipulation that the land be returned to him should the school close. Enrolment at Mount Hope quickly grew to 54, with an average attendance of 37. The two mission schools had an enrolment of 225 students for the 1845-46 winter term (the school year was divided in two terms, June
to August and November to April to accommodate farming needs). Both Brooks and Coburn struggled to get funding for their schools and donations of clothing, etc. for the children. The two apparently worked closely together seeking support for their schools. On Oct. 6, 1847 the couple were married by Primitive Methodist minister Rev. Mathews Nichols. That same fall Theodosia Lyons came to the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bush and agreed to take over the duties of teaching at Mount Pleasant School and Fedilia Coburn Brooks joined her husband at Mount Hope Mission School. In June of 1848 the Mount Hope School was razed by fire. The school was rebuilt by the end of the year and reopened. However John and Fedilia Brooks decided to leave Canada and do mis-
sionary work in Africa. They closed Mount Hope School on July 4, 1849. Mary Teall, a young teacher who had joined the Brooks in 1848, continued to operate the Mount Pleasant School, with the assistance of her sister Susan and financial support from the United States, until it officially closed in 1853. By 1850 there were five school sections established in Peel; Glen Allan, Winfield, Goldstone, Alma and the Upper 4th. In 1851 the council of the newly incorporated township of Maryborough passed a motion to divide the township into school sections and by 1853 the first school had been opened. There was no segregated schools. Before 1851 Miss Margaret Giles ran a private school, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Academy,â&#x20AC;? on the lower 12th Concession of Maryborough. submitted by Jean Campbell
Norwell District Secondary School underutilized for fourth straight year
LINK Crew 2016 - LINK is a high school transition program that pairs Grade 9 students with two senior students. Students have the opportunity to get to know their link leaders and to gather valuable information and advice from them. The goal of the program at Norwell District Secondary School is to is to promote student success, to build mentor relationships, to encourage extra-curricular involvement and to create great memories. submitted photo
Norwell cadet inspection held June 1 by Lynne Turner PALMERSTON - Kerri Benallick was presented with the Lord Strathcona Medal when the 1943 Norwell Army Cadet Battery held its 73rd annual inspection at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston on June 1.
The medal is the highest award that can be bestowed upon a Canadian cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training. Benallick was also recognized with the most improved senior cadet award.
The award for most improved junior cadet was presented to Cyrus Dobson. James Scheeringa won the award for most improved marksman. Blake Morton received the 1943 Support Committee Continued on page 8
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
Good roots A few years ago we visited a museum in Alberta that had an exhibit about the wild grasses that used to cover all of the prairies. These grasses were the source of food for the massive buffalo herds that once roamed the plains. Today they provide grazing and fodder for Alberta’s many cattle ranches. What amazed me about these grass plants is their ability to thrive in an environment with hot, dry summers and very cold winters. The key to their survival, and all of the benefits for the food chain that they provide, is their roots. In the museum there were glassed in cut-outs of grass plants showing their above ground growth and their belowground root systems. Like an iceberg, these grasses have more below the surface than
above it. Several of the species have roots that go down 10 to 16 feet (3 to 4.9 meters). No wonder they have been able to survive as well as they have! Good roots make for good growth and healthy life. Any farmer, gardener, tree nursery grower or lawn expert, knows this. Without good roots the plant will suffer, not produce good fruit, and likely die young. Skillful growers pay as much attention to what is going on underground as to what they see above ground. You know where this is going, don’t you? Of course good roots are just as important for people as for plants. While human beings don’t sink any part of their bodies into the soil, we still have to develop roots. Our biological and genetic roots are embedded in the cells of our bodies. There are the roots that are the immediate and extended families that we were born or
adopted into and the community and country that we grew up in. Also, the knowledge and civilization that we are taught, especially through our schooling, and the understanding of the world and religious faith and practices that we learn and adopt as our own. Part of growing into mature adulthood is to recognize the importance of nurturing and strengthening the roots that we have been given and others we might find along the way. Strong roots help us to be more than isolated individuals making our lonely way through life by connecting us to truths, people and faiths. These help us to build on the accomplishments and perseverance of our forebearers in order to live courageously and creatively in the present. For example, many of us have immigrant roots - our grandparents came from the “old country” to make a new and better life in Canada, often
enduring incredible hardships to do so. Knowing and remembering this gives us greater strength to endure challenges and hardships in our lives. Knowledge and faith roots are tremendously important for life. How poor would we be if we hadn’t been taught about the Holocaust, Hiroshima and Nagasaki? How deprived would we be if we did not know about any of the great spiritual faiths of the world? The irony is that in this “information age” when just about anything we might want to know about is a Google search away it seems that human roots are becoming less and less valued and significant. People seem to be knowing and caring less and less about the history, values, beliefs and practices of our civilization. A year and a half ago the justices of our Supreme Court were hearing a case challenging Canada’s laws against assisted dying. All previous airings of
the issue in Parliament and the courts resulted in decisions against allowing it. This time, the courts, ignoring these roots and the religious roots of our culture, and seemed determined to allow assisted dying, “read into” the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In their estimation, not allowing assisted dying amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. And this week the government has been pushing legislation into place to enshrine this ruling is law. On this and a number of other issues our culture and governments have been rushing to overturn or change values and practices that have been a part of our civilization for a long time. Certainly some changes have been warranted, but what is not healthy is the general sense that our generation is far more liberated, bold and courageous than our forbearers and needs to fix what they got wrong. We don’t have
anything to learn from previous generations who were bigoted, naively religious, patriarchal, sexist or racist. We don’t need our roots anymore! The biblical story of the tower of Babel, along with the historical accounts of the Holocaust and Hiroshima remind us of what happens when human beings decide they don’t need their roots anymore and are going to build a brave new world that is better than the past. Good roots give us wisdom and humility. Wisdom to know that we need the counsel, faith and knowledge of the past to guide us. Humility to teach us that future generations will see as many flaws and shortcomings in us as we want to see in our forbearers. So, maybe we could focus less on changing things as quickly as possible, and more on learning more about our roots, to understand what is good to change and what is not.
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Ian Geffros lands largest catch at children’s fish derby Fishing Derby - The Moorefield Optimists hosted their annual Children’s Fishing Derby at Cosen’s Pond on May 30. TOP LEFT: From left: Ian Geffros won the prizes for most fish caught by a boy and biggest fish, Candace Bosman caught the most fish among participating girls, and the youngest fisherman was Tyson Bosman. BOTTOM LEFT: Jill McIntyer, Melanie Giles and Kathryn Giles quietly wait for the fish to bite. photos by Shayna Morphy
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Evening with author Christa Hesselink planned for June 16 in Moorefield Offerings for vulnerable Syrian children accepted by Caroline Sealey MOOREFIELD - After overcoming tragedy in her own life, former Drayton resident Christa Hesselink has written a “self-hope” book to encourage others facing devastating circumstances in their lives. Life’s Great Dare: Risking It All For The Abundant Life, written by Hesselink, is the story of one woman saying “yes” to the dare in the midst of the most traumatic and devastating circumstances in her life. Learning how personal transformation is the pathway to an abundant life is a key component of her book. Hesselink’s passion is helping people experience a life that is more full of love for themselves, for God and for others. She has taught in vari-
ous settings and enjoys advocating for organizations and people who work on behalf of the world’s most CHRISTA vulnerable. HESSELINK Throughout her career, Hesselink has worked in the not-for-profit and ministry context. At present, her employment is as the director of Next Generation Engagement for Brethren In Christ, Canada where she directs both the FLOW internship program and The Spark Initiative. Hesselink will be speaking at the Maryborough Community Centre, 15 Ball Avenue in Moorefield, on
June 16 at 7:30pm. The event, “An Evening with the Author Christa Hesselink,” is open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected with the proceeds from the night going to the Love 2 Love Project. The Love 2 Love Project was launched by Hesselink in 2015 to advocate and raise funds for vulnerable children in Syria. Books will be on sale at the event with 100% of the proceeds going to the project. For those who have already purchased a book, she will be on hand to autograph books, as time allows.
Cadets - The 1943 Norwell Army Cadet Battery held its 73rd annual inspection at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston on June 1. Front row from left are: August Ludewigt, Paige Rochon, Judy Gerrard, Cyrus Dobson, Blake Morton and Ethan Dunford. Back: James Scheeringa, Josh Wakeford, Kerri Benallick, Emily Dunford and Lex Bowman. photo by Lynne Turner
Norwell underutilized Norwell cadet inspection held June 1 FROM PAGE FIVE Peel is not included in overall totals for the school board because it is a small program and is accommodated with Centre Peel Public School. The utilization rate at the school is 261.9%. Centre Wellington District High School has an estimated population of 83.1%, Erin District High School has an estimated population of 95.7% and Wellington Heights Secondary School has an estimated population of 82.9%. In addition to the information provided in previous years, in 2016-17 projections were expanded to estimate school utilization for the next five years. In the five-year projections both Norwell and Wellington Heights are projected to be underutilized by 2020 while Centre Wellington and Erin are projected to remain neither overcrowded nor underutilized.
FROM PAGE FIVE Award. Cadets James Scheeringa, Josh Wakeford and Cyrus Dobson were also recognized for their fundraising efforts throughout the year. Promotions were also part of the evening’s events. Promoted to Bombardier were Blake Morton, A. Halley (absent), Cyrus Dobson and August Ludewigt. Promoted to Master Bombardier was E. Dunford and promoted to Warrant Officer were Kerri Benallick, James Scheeringa and Josh Wakeford. Lieutenant-Colonel M.B. Armstrong, CD, inspected the 1943 Norwell Army Cadet Battery. “Obviously you’re not the largest corps,” he said of the 1942 Norwell Army Cadet Battery. But he added what the corps lacks in quantity it makes up for in quality, as evidenced by the June 1 display of “obvious effort, commitment, dedication
Commandant of the Canadian Forces Nuclear, Biological and Chemical School in Borden, responding to NBC terrorism in Canada. He is currently Commanding Officer of the 11th Field Regiment. The 1943 Cadet Battery staff includes Commanding Officer Captain W.Q. Dobson, Deputy Commanding Officer Captain J. Kiers, Supply/ Training O/Cdt. R. Arndt and Training Staff O/Cdt. D. Barton. Dobson said this year is the first time in the history of the battery that there have been four officers, with Arndt and Barton joining this year. “You guys have done a good job tonight,” Dobson told the cadets, adding many of them will be attending summer camps this year. Cadets is a federally-sponsored program for Canadians aged 12 to 18 who participate in a variety of activities while learning more about the Canadian Forces.
and professionalism.” “Regardless of what they (the cadets) do in the future, that self-discipline, dedication and self-confidence will hold them in good stead,” Armstrong said. “A lot of people do a lot of work so you can get so much out of the program, “ he told the cadets, adding, “It was an excellent performance.” Skills demonstrations In addition to marching, the junior drill and senior drill members gave a demonstration. A range demonstration of marksmanship was also given. Static displays - on fundamental training, rifles, map and compass, field craft and Norwell Army Cadet history - were viewed by those at the inspection. Armstrong graduated from the Royal Military College in 1981 and has had a long career, including a UN tour to Cypress and postings in England, Germany and across Canada. Armstrong was appointed
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NWHC - Palmerston & District Hospital Boardroom 500 Whites Road, Palmerston Ontario Refreshments and social time will be held following the AGM. Guest Speaker: Sara Brubacher, Refugee Settlement and Integration Associate Mennonite Central Committee Ontario
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Nominating Committee of the North Wellington Health Care Corporation has nominated the following residents to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 term. • To fill vacancies from the Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) catchment areas of: Town of Minto, Townships of Wellington North, Southgate and West Grey – Normanby Ward, the following candidates will be acclaimed to two (2) Directors’ positions: o Dale Small – three (3) year term o Michael O’Dwyer – three (3) year term
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BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
Notice is also hereby given that By-law Amendments will be presented for confirmation and approval at this Annual Meeting. Copies of the By-law and Amendments are available for inspection prior to the meeting at the Administration Office during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY REPORT 2015-16
We are proud to share with our community the North Wellington Health Care Community Report 2015-16, a showcase of our many successes & innovations. Copies are available after June 23, 2016, upon request from Mary MacDonald, Administration Office Phone (519) 323-3333 ext. 2256 or (519) 343-2033 ext. 2256 or E-mail: mmacdonald@nwhealthcare.ca and will also available on our website www.nwhealthcare.ca
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