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Flooding of historic proportions hits Mapleton By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – As flooding of historic proportions filled basements of local homes and businesses with water, residents, emergency responders, pubic employees and volunteers all worked together to turn the tide. “On Friday I never heard a negative comment from anyone. It was all just, ‘What can we do? How can we help.’ It was amazing,� said Mayor Neil Driscoll on June 26, as he prepared to meet with provincial officials about the disaster that struck the community on June 23. In the wake of massive flooding in the region, Mapleton and neighbouring Minto each declared a state of emergency and opened evacuation centres. Driscoll declared the emergency at 11:15am on June 23 and announced the PMD Arena in Drayton had been set up as the township’s evacuation centre. Emergency crews began warning residents and business owners in Drayton that flooding was still imminent in some areas. Mapleton and Minto were the two hardest hit areas, as various communities within the region experienced between 40 and 130mm of rain early on Friday morning, causing extensive flood-
Under water - This aerial view shows the impact of weekend flooding on the village of Drayton. Photo by Matt Fisher ing throughout Wellington County and beyond. Data from the Grand River Conservation Authority indicates just over 88mm of rain fell in Mapleton between Thursday night and Friday morning. Driscoll said the first sign of trouble came around 3:30am on Friday as the high water limit was reached at the sewage pumping station in Drayton. Officials from the Ontario Clean Water Agency, which manges the system, notified township officials to begin
taking measures to avoid sewage contamination in the water system. “I was leaving for a meeting at 5:30 in the morning and I saw the Moorefield river,� said Driscoll, who immediately called CAO Brad McRoberts to advise him “I think we need to get our emergency centre going.� Driscoll said at the height of the flood, the old Drayton arena was filled with 37 inches of water. “It’s the highest that we’ve ever had water in Drayton that we know of, or that the
fair board knows of, because they apparently mark it on the wall,� said Driscoll. In Minto, Mayor George Bridge said on June 23 conservation authority officials indicated water levels were approaching 100-year flood levels not seen in Harriston since Hurricane Hazel in 1954. As soon as Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson got word basements were starting to flood, Driscoll continued, “the Moorefield and the Drayton fire departments got their pumps out and started
Pitching in - Volunteers from Christian Aid Ministries brought pumping equipment to help Drayton residents in the wake of massive local flooding on June 23. Photo by Caroline Sealey pumping the basements they knew would be bad just from history.� At the same time, firefighters began evacuating residents from high risk areas. “Luckily they were prepared for that because we had that flood meeting back in the spring,� Driscoll noted. In addition to the efforts of firefighters and township public works employees, volunteers from Christian Aid Ministries arrived with a trailer carrying sump pumps, hoses and gasoline
for generators. Other volunteers showed up to help where they could. “A farmer came in with two sump pumps and he said to me, ‘Where should I go?’â€? said Driscoll. “I told him, ‘Honestly I suggest you just walk down the street and you’ll find someone who needs one.’â€? Multiple roads were closed in Minto and Mapleton, with officials closing nearly all access to Harriston and asking travellers to avoid the town for safety reasons at the SEE FLOOD Âť 3
Couple create quilted Canada 150th tribute By Caroline Sealey
Hands on - Alice Rudy of Hesson was fascinated with the horns on a baby goat at Breakfast on the Farm on June 24 at Dirksen Holsteins near Alma. Holding Alice is her father Corey Rudy. Supervising the goat pen was Fergus Fall Fair volunteer Rebecca Kooiman. Photo by Caroline Sealey
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DRAYTON - A local couple recently completed a personal tribute to Canada’s 150th birthday. On July 1, Peter and Christine Oosterveld will display their contribution to the celebration. As Christine’s hobby is quilting, she thought a quilt with a Canadian theme would be an appropriate project. “I came from the Netherlands to Ontario in 1951 and settled in Harriston. My husband and I have lived in Drayton for 52 years. This quilt is my tribute to the celebrations on Canada Day,â€? Christine said. Peter’s role in the tribute involved making a trip to the arena to find a couple of hockey sticks that were no longer usable. He braced two sticks together and mounted a Canada flag on the end. SEE CANADA QUILTÂť 3
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Canada Day tribute - Drayton residents Christine and Peter Oosterveld will have their quilted tribute to Canada’s 150th birthday on display on July 1 during Canada Day celebrations in Drayton. Photo by Caroline Sealey
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Local agricultural society receives mini-grant ELORA - The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) has announced the recipients of its new Community MiniGrant program supporting projects related to agriculture and the environment. totalgrants Eleven ing $9,750 were awarded in amounts ranging from $250 to $1,000. The grants were awarded on June 13 at Grand River Raceway. Among the recipients was the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society, which received $1,000 to fund new gates required for the relocation of 2017 cattle shows to a more visible area for spectators and a safer environment for cattle show participants. Other recipients included: - Beverley Cairns of Elora, $1,000 to fund the updating of cartographic maps for the reissue of the 1995 book Elora Gorge: A Visitor’s Guide created by Dr. Kenneth Hewitt; - $1,000 to the Fergus
Grants provided - The Grand River Agricultural Society recently announced the recipients of its new Community Mini-Grant program. From left: Loan De Bock, JD Hogarth Public School; Donna Rogers, Waterloo Rural Women; Sarah Taylor, Paul Walker, president of the Grand River Agricultural Society; Leanne Iravani, Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora; Beverley Cairns, Denise Kankainen, Fergus Fall Fair Breakfast on the Farm; Melissa Mulligan, Oliver Mulligan, John Black Public School; back, Ted Clarke, general manager of Grand River Raceway, Doreen Shantz, Waterloo Rural Women; Arlie Zantinge, Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society; Brooke Switzer, Marilyn Abraham, Ontario Streams; Kelly Harkness, Jim Gibbons, Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora; Helen Broadfoot, Fergus Fall Fair Breakfast on the Farm; Dr. Kenneth Hewitt. Submitted photo Agricultural Society to offset costs of the Fergus Fall Fair’s
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Garden; - $500 to Waterloo Rural Women to offset costs associated with the 22nd annual Children’s Farm Safety Day on June 17 at Heritage Hill Farm in New Dundee. - $1,000 to the Western Ontario 4-H Beef Invitational to offset costs of the 12th annual show on July 22 and 23 in Stratford. The GRAS owns and operates Grand River Raceway in Elora. River Grand The Agricultural Society is a not-for-profit corporation under the Agricultural and Horticultural Societies Act of Ontario and governed by a volunteer board of directors reporting to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The group’s mandate is to encourage awareness of agriculture and promote improvements in the quality of life of those living in an agricultural community.
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MAPLETON – Plans for Mapleton’s Canada Day 150 bash are coming together. Councillor Lori Woodham, Mapleton’s designated Canada 150 Champion, says local individuals and organizations have really stepped up to make the event a success. “I’m so proud to live in Mapleton township and have the privilege to work with so many service groups,” Woodham told council at the June 13 meeting. Woodham said the schedule of activities for the event is impressive. “There definitely is something for all ages to enjoy,” she stated. Events for the July 1 celebration include: - a downtown farmers market starting at 9am; - parade of boats at
Conestogo Lake at 11am official opening of Mornington Communications Skatepark at 12:30pm; - Chalkfest in downtown Drayton at 2pm; - Art in the Park beginning at 4pm; - Canada 150 parade at 4:30pm; and - Mapleton Community 150 aerial photograph at 5:15. Afternoon/evening activities at the Drayton fairgrounds include a redneck splash pad, photo booth, bouncy castles, a dunk tank, a juice and paint event for ages 8 to 12 and musical entertainment. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display. On June 26, Mapleton CAO Brad McRoberts stated the flooding that struck Drayton last week will “absolutely not” impact the festivities.
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Canada quilt to be displayed during local July 1 celebration » FROM PAGE 1
Heavy flooding - Strange scenes appeared all over Drayton during the June 23 flooding. Clockwise from above: Playground equipment under water at Kinsmen Park; Dave Dippell operates a personal watercraft in his backyard along Wellington Street (water was over five feet deep in some backyards); kayaking on Wood Street; Centennial Park at the start of the flood (water got much deeper); and firefighters work from an outdoor post. Photos by Caroline Sealey
His next project was the construction of the frame to hold the quilt. “I came to Ontario from the Netherlands in 1956 and ended up in Moorefield. My wife has put a lot of work into the quilt and we wanted to share the quilt with everyone,” Peter said. Christine called on the skills of employees from Creekbank Sewing Machine
Shop in Conn, who machine quilted part of the quilt. Christine pieced together the quilt this spring. Each one of the smaller triangular shaped squares in the quilt are called flying geese squares, appropriate to the theme. The quilt will be on display on Canada Day, July 1 at the Oostervelds’ home, located on Wood Street in Drayton.
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Flood hits Drayton area hard » FROM PAGE 1
height of flooding on Friday. At various points over the weekend 15 roads in Mapleton were closed. As of noon on Monday, sections of Sideroads 18 and 19, as well as the walking bridge on the Riverside Trail in Drayton, remained closed. A state of emergency remained in place in both Mapleton and Minto on Monday morning. In Minto, Bridge said he expected it would be lifted once the Wellington-DufferinGuelph Public Health Unit ended a precautionary boil water advisory that was issued Friday evening - something he was hopeful would happen by June 27. Driscoll said Mapleton was able to avoid a boil water advisory due to quick action to avert potential contamination. Equipment from Pit King was brought in to draw water away from the sewer system pump base to avoid cross-contamination he said. Driscoll said the emergency designation was kept in place on the advice of Wellington County emergen-
cy management officials, in order to maintain the municipality’s ability to react should problems flare up. “If something stirs up in a hurry and you need to make a decision as mayor then you’ve got it in place,” Driscoll explained. Driscoll said the emergency declaration allows the municipality’s insurance to cover volunteers helping out and extended hours for staff. It also provides other advantages. “As soon as we declare that state of emergency then that opens it up to the Ministry of Environment – they know the situation we’re in and they can help us make decisions on our sewage and water and all that,” he said. “With a state of emergency, as mayor I don’t have to go back to council and say, ‘Okay, we need to fix the culvert on Sideroad 6.’ I can just tell staff to do it and we’ll deal with it afterward.” Driscoll told the Community News municipal officials were set for a conference call on June 26 with rep-
resentatives of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to discuss relief to the municipality as well as “a bunch of questions that we have in regard to people’s personal loss.” Depending on individual insurance policy wording, flooding due to overland water from overflowing lakes or rivers may not be covered. The municipality is collecting information about property loss from residents and a flood damage reporting form has been posted on the township’s website. “This information will allow the Township of Mapleton to provide information to the Province of Ontario regarding the extent of damages to our municipality. It will also assist us in determining eligibility for provincial disaster financial assistance,” the municipality states. While submission of the form does not guarantee compensation for damages, it acts as a record for processing purposes of potential claim reimbursement from the Ontario government, the township explains.
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NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS 2017 WATER AND WASTEWATER BUDGET Council intends to pass a by-law for the 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget at a Meeting of Council on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Any person who wishes to speak to the 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget must notify the Clerk at the address below, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, to make representation as a delegation with respect to this proposed budget. Any written submissions received by the Clerk, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, will be included in the Council Agenda for the July 11, 2017 Meeting of Council. A copy of the 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget By-law will be made available by Thursday, June 29, 2017 without charge at the Township Office. Alternatively, the by-law may be viewed on the Township website (www.mapleton.ca).
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EDITORIAL By Patrick Raftis
‘Impressive & humbling’
There is a black and white photograph I have seen numerous times in local history books and newspapers. It shows a 1940s or ‘50s style car, up to its doors in water on Elora Street in Harriston, in front of the block that now contains the Old Post and Davey’s Antiques. It’s the only local scene I can recall ever seeing from Hurricane Hazel, which brought what is considered the 100year flood to my hometown in 1954. It’s a locally-iconic image that, to me, represents flooding. It’s always been what I think of when waters start to rise. No more. Now I’ll think of a group of friends and neighbours standing or crouching in water beside the rushing Maitland River in Harriston working against the rising waters to pump out a local business, or residents working around the town to help each other with cleanup the next day. Or I’ll think of my colleague Caroline Sealey’s photograph of a canoeist serenely, and surreally, paddling by the Community News office along a main thoroughfare in Drayton. Watercraft in the streets is never a good sign. According to the mayors of both communities, water levels in Minto and Mapleton reached historic highs last week. There is a new mark, 37 inches high, on the wall at the old Drayton arena, now known as the local agricultural hall, where records of such magnitude are recorded. Minto Mayor George Bridge told reporters water in Harriston had not reached last Friday’s levels since the town was flooded by Hurricane Hazel in 1954. Both mayors, and many townspeople, also tell stories of how the community came together to protect people and property and minimize damage as best they could; many stories which will be told over time as citizens recall one of the most turbulent weekends in local history. While there is much damage to property, there was thankfully no loss of life and no reports of serious injuries. For as long as I can remember, I have seen that photograph from 1954 and for many years I have listened as local councils and conservation authorities discussed the theoretical 100year flood. While it seemed unlikely to occur, I was always filled with a nagging dread of what might happen if it came. Well, it came and our communities met it head on and were not found wanting. It’s my job to find the words, but sometimes I can’t, so I’ll borrow some from Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow, who posted after the waters had receded, “The unity shown during the flooding was impressive and humbling.” That about says it. Bravo!
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Magic show - Wes Schieck assisted Reverend Mark Laird with a magic trick at a talent show held to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Drayton United Church on June 10. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Blessings donation - Blessings Thrift and Gift Store in Palmerston recently donated $7,500 to the Community Resource Centre (CRC) of North and Centre Wellington. The funds will help the CRC respond to the needs of the local community for program support for children, for housing support, and for transportation. Blessings is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 to 5pm, Thursday 1 to 8pm and Saturday 9:30am to 1pm. “Please visit us soon to donate and to make purchases. You’ll be thrilled you did, as you’re helping organizations like the Community Resource Centre, while satisfying your own shopping needs,” Blessings officials state. From left volunteers Connie Robinson, Jean Vanderkooy and JoAnne Caughill present a cheque to Alyssa Cunningham (second from the right), CRC supervisor of outreach and support services. Submitted photo
Weeks of wet weather set stage for flooding CAMBRIDGE - While a massive downpour (around 88mm) over a few hours on June 23 was the catalyst for last week’s major flood event in Drayton, the stage had been set by weeks of wet weather. That it’s been a wet spring is beyond doubt. Just how wet is illustrated in weather data released by the Grand River Conservation Authority. In the June issue of GRCA Current the authority reports most of the climate stations in the watershed recorded a months worth of rain during the first week of May, and plenty of rain continued to fall after that. A slow-moving weather system May 3 to 5 delivered heavy rainfall to southern Ontario. Rain gauges in the Grand River watershed recorded 60 to 75mm of rain during this time. This resulted in the closure of the low level bridges in St. Jacobs and Cambridge, as
well as a warning about potential flooding in New Hamburg, Ayr and at several seasonal trailer parks along the Grand River. The authority noted many comparisons were made to a major flood in May of 1974, “however, a great deal has changed in flood management within the Grand River watershed since that time. “ The GRCA explains there are “many more processes in place to improve outcomes,” and the rain arrived more slowly. The reservoirs reduced the peak flows by up to 30 per cent directly downstream of the reservoirs and by about 20% in the central Grand River. May was also cooler than normal, continuing a trend set this spring. Water levels in the reservoirs were in the normal operating range, thanks to the high precipitation, the authority reported prior to last week’s rainfall.
Welcoming village - Welcome to Alma signs are showcasing the Canada 150 tulips that the Alma Sparks, Guides and Brownies planted with the Alma Garden Club last fall. Alma Garden Club President Sharon Grose checks out the blooms at the flower box in the south end of the village. Grose says it’s all part of “Showing our patriotic community spirit in rural Ontario.” Submitted photo
Correction/clarification A June 16 Community News article about the annual general meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society contained several errors pertaining to Dr. Lisa Cox. As curator of the C.A.V. Barker Museum of Veterinarian History at the Ontario Veterinary College,
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Signing up - June 17 was a busy day at the Drayton brach of the County of Wellington Library. ABOVE: Levi, Judah and Jonathan Snieder registered for the summer reading program with librarian Sandra Sikkema. Children, teens and adults can register for the program during library hours. RIGHT: Madelyn McIntosh and Hannah Rogerson enjoyed ice cream scooped by Drayton library pages Anna Zimmerman, front, and Isabella Mills. The library hosted an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social on June 17 in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Photos by Caroline Sealey
Recital time - The students of Nicole Guse’s Let the Fun Begin music lessons held their yearend celebration on June 15 in Waterloo. Guse teaches voice, violin/ fiddle and step dancing/ clogging to students in Drayton on Wednesday nights at the Drayton United Church. Many students are local residents. Photos by Caroline Sealey
Local schools certified as EcoSchools for 2017 GUELPH – Alma Public School and Palmerston Public School are among 67 the Upper Grand District School Board has certified as EcoSchools for 2017. This is a record number of schools for the board (88% of all schools), and includes nine schools that participated for the first time. In addition, there was 100% participation by high schools for the second year in a row. “The results surpassed our expectations this year, and this speaks to the commendable dedication of staff and students to environ-
mental stewardship,” said Karen Acton, Environmental Sustainability Lead for the board. “EcoSchools certification requires a high level of commitment by the whole school, but the strength of the program is that it encourages our students to take on significant leadership roles.” Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program that helps schools develop both ecological literacy and environmentally responsible citizenship and reduce their environmental footprint.
EcoSchools focus on six key areas of achievement: teamwork and leadership, energy conservation, waste minimization, school ground greening and curriculum, and environmental stewardship. Depending on the number of points attained, schools can achieve bronze, silver, gold or platinum certification. Three schools deserve a special mention for achieving the prized platinum level. Victoria Terrace PS, Centennial CVI and Primrose ES all achieved a superior
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County construction manager Mark Eby says a road closure will commence on July 4 and continue for four to five weeks with the work being completed before the August long weekend.
A detour will be posted using County roads. There is only one residence between the 12th and Wellington Road 7 that can easily be accessed alternatively, Eby notes.
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By Willard Metzger Executive Director Mennonite Church Canada
Reason to celebrate on Canada Day An anniversary is an exciting celebration! As a celebration, it can also be a harmful denial of past failures. At its best an anniversary is a time for honest and wholistic reflection. When
combining past mistakes and successes, an anniversary is a time to highlight achievements and recognize growth. This Canada Day I will celebrate the following evidences of growth and maturity as a nation from the perspective of my faith in God. 1. The Truth and Reconciliation final report. This represents a nation that is
facing its past. It would be a gross injustice to celebrate 150 years without also acknowledging unfinished business. The 2008 apology for the residential school system by then Prime Minister Stephen Harper was a first step. Some church denominations have also apologized. But an apology is only the start of a
healing process. What must be done next? I pray that the promises made in treaties will come to fruition, as they must, to help achieve 2. This represents a nation recognizing that the land belongs to God; that even though borders represent governance responsibility, lands belong to all of
God’s creation. I pray that openness and acceptance will be a growing part of our identity. 3. Respectful secularity. Although there may be a yearning for Christian influence to dominate society, it is more important that all religion be given respect. A confident faith need not be afraid of comparative analy-
sis. In other words, Christianity can hold its own when compared to other expressions of faith. So this Canada Day let’s celebrate a commitment to the tough work of reconciliation; the risky stance of openness; and the brave expression of faith. A people sharing such a land I am able to celebrate.
Railway opened up world of opportunities for women By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The introduction of the railway to rural and urban landscapes offered new opportunities for women to travel beyond their communities and farms, says a local rail historian. Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum volunteer Robert MacEachern spoke on “The Railway and Women” at the June meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society. “Before the introduction of steam, women were stuck. Travel by sail from Europe to North America took weeks. Women on the farm had nowhere to go,” MacEachern said. “With the introduction of steam, ships could cross the ocean in 10 days and trains opened up a new way of travel for women. The
introduction of the railway, liberated women.” Travel by stagecoach was unsafe for women travROBERT elling alone, MacEACHERN MacEachern explained. Men were unable to take time away from their employment or farm to accompany women to their destination. The railway offered safe, secure travel for women. The Palmerston Railway Station housed a circular room that was strictly used as a women’s waiting room. The station master had a full view of the women’s area and was responsible for ensuring the safety of women passengers. On board the
train the conductor assumed the role of securing the safety of female passengers, especially those travelling alone. “Women could travel away from the farm to visit family members and stay for a week. This opportunity expanded the women’s world. This was really the beginning of the equality of the sexes, with no women’s rights movement parades or demonstrations,” MacEachern said. For many years, the romance of the railroad enticed women to have their wedding photos taken at the railway station. Today, the Palmerston Railway Station (now the museum) continues to be a popular venue for wedding photography. In 1880, travel to Niagara Falls by train allowed women to take day trips from
Palmerston to the Niagara region. Another popular rail trip taken by many women and their families at the end of August was an outing to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Work on the railroad was typically done by men. MacEachern highlighted an old photograph taken at the Palmerston station of the station’s employees. Of note was the station’s only female employee, Nell Hamilton, whose occupation was a bookkeeper in the Roundhouse. The life of a wife of a railway worker was a difficult one. With husbands working out of the area for weeks at a time, the maintenance, the home and raising of the children often became the sole responsibility of the railway worker’s wife.
“Banks used to close at 3pm. Incidents of railway workers’ pay cheques not being released to wives of husbands working out of town, were common. Other times, when husbands were not available to sign pay cheques, families were left with no means of purchasing groceries and supplies,” MacEachern said. Women collected coal dumped on the side of the track from the train and used the coal to heat their homes in winter. Soot from trains was an issue in homes built near the railway tracks. Basement clotheslines became a necessity in homes in order to keep clean laundry soot free. Wives of railroad employees were eventually given free passes for the train. Photos of the wife were printed on the
same ticket as the husband’s. These passes allowed women to travel freely into the city to do their shopping and to explore other venues. Students wishing to complete Grade 13 took the train from Palmerston to school in Listowel. The men of the household made the decision around the education of their children. The passes are thought to have cost 10 to 15 cents per year. Female students could travel in a comfortable secure environment on the train in order to further their education. The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is looking for railway stories from the Drayton area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the museum at 519-3434014 or by email palmrailroad@wightman.ca.
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Handcar races back on the rails in Palmerston All aboard - The Palmerston Handcar Races were back again this year at the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum on June 24. LEFT: Six teams competed, including clockwise from back left: Kevin Dick, Matt Metzger, Jamie Dick and Shawn Martin. RIGHT: Among the attractions at the Handcar Races were a mini version of Palmerston landmark Old 81, live music, kids entertainment and a barbecue. Photos by Olivia Rutt
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School donation - From left: Palmerston Public School Morning Meal Program coordinator Julia Laird, Blessings to You Centre volunteers Jean Vanderkooy, Tinie Versteeg and Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Food and Friends Student Nutrition Program manager Bobbi Turner display a $2,000 cheque for the school from the centre. Photos by Caroline Sealey
Breakfast benefits - Norwell District Secondary School Breakfast Program coordinator Russell Schneider accepts a cheque from Blessings to You Centre volunteers Doris Weshar and Jean Vanderkooy and Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Food and Friends Student Nutrition Program manager Bobbi Turner.
Minto Clifford Public School Morning Meal Program Coordinator Stacey Jennings accepts a donation from Blessings to You Centre volunteers Deanna Martin and Jean Vanderkooy, Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Food and Friends Student Nutrition Program manager Bobbi Turner and Blessings to You Centre volunteer Linda Wright. Absent from photo was Minto Clifford Public School Morning Meal Program coordinator Holly Matthews.
Blessings to You Centre makes contributions for youth PALMERSTON - The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston recently made a huge contribution to local children and youth, as donating $10,000 to the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Food and Friends and Free to Play programs. Also, $2,000 will each be directed to Palmerston
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“Dulcet Tones” Friday July 7th • 12:00 p.m. ** Note: Change in Date ** Drayton Reformed Church 74 Wellington Street S, Drayton People of all faiths welcome! Presentations are free and begin at 12:30pm; if you would like to stay for lunch, catered by Donna Gingrich the cost is $12. Please register by calling 519.638.1000.
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life which positively impact healthy child development. Participating in these activities does more than help children and youth become more physically active, it also helps children develop emotionally - fostering selfconfidence, teamwork and leadership skills. “We are so grateful to all the volunteers at Blessings to You for these very generous donations to our much needed programs. “This funding will help to ensure the sustainability of our Food and Friends and Free to Play programs within Minto. Together, we are helping to build brighter futures.”
Big contribution - From left: Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Food and Friends Student Nutrition Program manager Bobbi Turner receives a cheque for $4,000 from Blessings to You Centre volunteers Jean Vanderkooy and Linda Wright.
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Paid in full - The completed repayment of a $177,000 loan from the Town of Minto to restore the Norgan Theatre was celebrated at the June 21 council meeting. The loan, issued in 2007, was repaid through fundraising, proceeds from theatre operations and a $30,000 contribution from the Palmeston Lions Club. Mayor George Bridge symbolically cuts up a “promissory note” held by Norgan volunteers Scott McFadden and Betty Douglas as recreation services manager Matt Lubbers, left, and councillor Ron Elliott, a member of the Palmerston Lions, look on. Photo by Patrick Raftis