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Minto Pride event draws crowd to Palmerston park By Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto’s first Pride in the Park picnic drew a crowd to Lions Heritage Park here on July 13. The event featured a barbecue, games, face painting and a march through the park, culminating in the unfurling of a pride flag from the landmark pedestrian railway bridge. Mayor George Bridge thanked the Minto Pride committee for organizing the event through the Town of Minto Cultural Roundtable. “I sit on that committee and when they came with the idea, everybody was very supportive,” said Bridge. “It just makes me feel really good to see a crowd turn out like this for all the hard work they put in. “We’re very inclusive here, we feel, in Minto, but we haven’t always been that way,” Bridge told the crowd. “It’s great to see such
Minto Pride - Students from the Owl’s Nest Early Development Centre helped design a banner for Minto’s Pride in the Park picnic and carried it in a march through Lions Heritage Park in Palmerston on July 13. Organizers estimate about 200 people attended the event. Photo by Patrick Raftis See related photo on page 4. an amazing crowd out here today,” agreed PerthWellington MP John Nater. “It does show how inclu-
sive Minto is, how welcoming Minto is to a diversity of people. “To the LGBTQ commu-
nity and everyone involved today, I want to thank you for hosting this … and I think it’s a great day for inclusiveness,
for diversity, for a welcoming community.” Guest speaker Chad Tailor, a Toronto filmmaker who grew up in Minto, said, “It fills my heart with joy to see that our community is finally giving us some acceptance, some transparency, where we can come out, we can be who we are.” He added, “Pride’s been evolving for years. I mean, 1969 is when being gay was decriminalized … 50 years later, we are here in rural Ontario, we’re still wanting to be heard, we’re still wanting transparency in our community and to feel safe, to just be accepted for who we are.” Tailor said he hopes the event is a first step toward more openness and acceptance in the local community. “There’s a difference between tolerance and acceptance, and all it takes is just a little compassion,” he stated. “For me pride is not just about a flag, it’s not just
about a party and it’s not something to celebrate once a year. “It’s something that I celebrate every day. I celebrate it by walking down the street without any fear that I’ll get slurs yelled at me.” He added, “I celebrate it by holding my partner’s hand. I celebrate it by being here today; up here giving a voice for people who are too afraid to speak, too afraid to come out in their communities - and it shouldn’t be that way. “We all deserve equal rights. We all deserve to be free and to feel safe - and all it takes is a little compassion.” Organizers estimate about 200 people attended the picnic over the course of the afternoon, with around 150 on hand for the march. A related event, That’s My Drag show, hosted by the Crown Theatre in Harriston that evening, drew a nearcapacity audience of around 200.
Township endorses Pace Car Canadian Infrastructure Bank provides $20-million speed limit awareness initiative financing option for water, wastewater project By Aryn Strickland
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MAPLETON - Council here officially endorsed the Pace Car program on July 9 to raise awareness around speed reduction in school zones and pedestrian-dense areas. The initiative is a locallydelivered, nation-wide program initially established by charitable organization Parachute and sponsored by FedEx. Mapleton Safe Communities Committee representatives Jen Goertzen and Lori Woodham told council the committee was bringing it to Mapleton. “Our program will be obviously focused here locally in our region, so really the point is to try to find community members to sign up as pace car drivers,” said Goertzen. Supporters of the initiative sign a pledge to drive no faster than the posted speed limit. “Basically by signing a pledge form, you are saying that you agree that you would be courteous and in essence you will be a driving speed bump,” added Woodham. Pledge members are also
MAPLETON The Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has committed to a $20-million debt financing package to help pay for Mapleton Township’s water and wastewater infrastructure project. Announced by the municipality on July 15, the loan would help companies currently bidding on the project, as the township will be extending the CIB financing option to all RFP applicants. If the successful RFP applicant made use of the debt financing package, it would pay two per cent interest for the first five years and 3% afterwards over a 20-year period, explained Mayor Gregg Davidson. “The approach we are using will ensure Mapleton’s water and wastewater needs will be met safely, efficiently and affordably,” said Davidson in a press release. The project, which includes a new water tower, upgrading an existing water pumping station, a wastewater treatment project, and a gravity sanitary collection system, is expected to cost between $15 million and $30
Pace car program - Mapleton Safe Communities Committee is launching the Pace Car program, a nation-wide initiative, in Mapleton. Council voted to endorse the program on July 9. ABOVE: Mayor Gregg Davidson and Mapleton Safe Communities Committee member Lori Woodham posed for a photo as Davidson signed the Pace Car program pledge. Photo by Aryn Strickland
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million. “This is an exciting partnership between the Township of Mapleton and Canada Infrastructure Bank,” said CIB president and CEO Pierre Lavallée. “CIB is a new model of federal support for projects including green infrastructure. Our innovative financing approach will help Mapleton invest in new, expanded and sustainable public water and wastewater facilities.” The CIB is a federal crown corporation with a mandate to invest $35 billion in new infrastructure projects. Competitive procurement process “We are proceeding with a competitive procurement process and are very pleased to have the Canada Infrastructure Bank involved to provide an innovative financing option,” said Davidson. “We hope that our approach to improve our infrastructure will create best practices for other municipalities to modernize their water and wastewater systems.” In May the township released a list of companies
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Minto competitors win titles Youth Spotlight: Animal-sitting at Ontario Miss Midwest event business and therapy for local teen
Pageant winners - The 2019 Ontario Miss Midwest Pageant was held in Walkerton on July 13. From left: outgoing Ontario Little Miss Princess Daphne Mannerow, 2019-20 Princess Shayla Glazma, 201920 Ontario Miss Midwest Brookelyn Butchart and outgoing Miss Midwest Rachel Smyth. Submitted photo
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WALKERTON The 2019 Ontario Miss Midwest Pageant was held at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus on July 13. With a full house on hand the pageant celebrated its 25th year, with past title holders returning for a reunion. After 25 years, organizers announced the Ontario Miss Midwest Pageant will be retired as of July 11, 2020. The newly crowned title holders for 2019-20 will continue their year with events and fundraisers for Feed Ontario. The 2019-20 pageant winner Brookelyn Butchart of Palmerston, was sponsored by Palmerston Agricultural Society. Butchart is the daughter of Sherry Butchart and has plans to attend Fanshawe College in the Fall. She was also chosen as Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants. The Ontario Little Miss Princess for 2019-20 is Shayla Glazma from Harriston, sponsored by Creative Edge Hair Studio. She is the daughter of Mark and Deanna Glazma and attends Minto Clifford Public School. First runner up in the Ontario Miss Midwest category was Ally Spielmacher, sponsored by Durham Agricultural Society, and for the princess category first runner up was Cassie Ward, sponsored by the Palmerston Firefighters Association. The 8th annual Jordan Lynn Fawcett Award was awarded to Ebbony Moroz, sponsored by the Palmerston Agricultural Society. The funds that she received will be donated to Jasper’s Journey. The recipient of the Little SEE PAGEANT » 8
Youth Spotlight focuses on positive stories about young people in local communities. The features are provided by Erin Raftis, municipal youth intern for Minto, Mapleton, and Wellington North. ROTHSAY - A love of animals inspired Jade Metzger to start an animal sitting business. The 18-year-old Rothsay resident has been horseback riding at Willowcrest Farm and has been coached by Julie Diamond for 10 years. She has competed in the Georgian Bay Trillium Series in both 2017 and 2018. Metzger has many animals, including a dog named Gibson, a cat named Chevy, three bunnies named Sage, Nutmeg and Pixie, and two hamsters named Remmy and Sky. A few months ago the youth got the opportunity to rehabilitate two baby squirrels back to health and released them into the wild. “To this day, I still see them running around the trees,” Metzger notes. Metzger explains that after a very traumatic time in her life, when she was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression, her animals were there to “get [her] through the hard times and push [her] through it and put a smile on [her] face.” Her mental illness made it hard to leave the house to work, so starting this business helped in her recovery process.
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“It has given me lots of motivation like making a Facebook page, ‘Jade’s Animal Sitting Services’ and forces me to interact through messages, emails, texts and in person with the animal owners,” said Metzger. The young entrepreneur is returning for a victory lap at Norwell District Secondary School and plans to continue her education in an animal-related field. Her services are not limited to dogs or traditional pets. She is willing to take care of any animal (her mother says no to snakes and spiders). She requires a home visit
prior to make sure it is a good fit for everyone involved and while the animals are in her care, she will send updates to the owners to help alleviate their stress. “I felt there was a need for this business in our community and I wanted to create a place where animal owners feel comfortable leaving their family members," said Metzger. "Your animal will enjoy their vacation just as much as you!” For more information contact Metzger at jademetzger18@gmail.com, 519-820-5808, or through her Facebook page.
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Alert program continues to be an instrumental tool in assisting both the public and police with locating an abducted child who may be in danger,” states an OPP press release. “The [OPP] would like to remind the public that calling 911 or any emergency service communication centre is not an appropriate venue to complain about Amber Alerts.” Police say issuing an Amber Alert is “based on established criteria, and is not taken lightly.” This year there have been five alerts issued and, as a direct result, four helped with the safe return of the child/children and one with
the apprehension of a suspect. “The OPP recognizes the inconvenience the Alert may have caused, but will not apologize for using all of the tools available to help locate a child,” states the press release. Police are reminding compatible wireless network users the only option to not receive the alerts is to turn their device off. However, that also means users will not receive emergency alerts that may contain information of imminent danger in their area. For more information regarding Canada’s emergency alert system visit www. alertready.ca.
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Drew barbecue - Hundreds of people attended the annual Drew Community Pork Chop Barbecue on July 13. The event was held at the newly-restored pavilion at the Drew ball park. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to the pavilion restoration project. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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Funding announced for chicken industry emergency management By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Federal and provincial funding for a project to help the chicken industry manage birds in emergency situations was announced here on July 11. Both levels of government are supporting the project, which officials say will build and strengthen industry capacity to effectively and humanely manage chickens in emergencies. The governments have committed up to $350,873 in cost-share funding to Chicken Farmers of Ontario, working alongside the Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg and Chicken Commission and the Association of Ontario Chicken Processors under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). The project will deliver a third-party service to ensure chickens are handled in a humane manner during situations such as a disease outbreak or barn damage from fire or extreme weather. “The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canada’s poultry sector proactively seek out new and innovative solutions to challenges faced by the industry,” stated federal Minister
Chicken funds - The federal and provincial governments are supporting a project that will build and strengthen the capacity for the chicken industry to effectively and humanely manage chickens in emergencies. Up to $350,000 in cost-share funding was announced at E and J Farms near Moorefield on July 11. From left: Perth Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman, chair of Chicken Farmers of Ontario Ed Benjamins, Mayor of Mapleton Township Gregg Davidson. Photo by Patrick Raftis of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, in a press release. “Investing in emergency preparedness and management strategies helps support the Ontario poultry farmers in their efforts to raise healthy, productive and wellcared for animals and ensure a strong and sustainable path forward for the sector.” Ontario Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman stated, “Emergency situations are a reality on farms. It’s important to our government to make sure that if and when those emergencies happen, farmers have a system in place to humanely deal with the animals involved. “We’re pleased to be able to help Ontario’s chicken farmers strengthen their
capacity to manage emergencies by supporting this project through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.” Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece said, “This is great news not only for the over 250 family-run chicken farms in Perth-Wellington, but for chicken, poultry, egg farmers across Ontario. “Our government is taking steps to strengthen the
industry by supporting our farmers if and when emergencies arise.” Ed Benjamins, chair of Chicken Farmers of Ontario, stated, “Our industry is committed to the highest standards of animal welfare. This innovative, collaborative, industry-led service will strengthen our effective risk management strategies and further enhance animal care. “We thank Minister Hardeman and Minister Bibeau for this support and partnership as we work together to enhance our emergency response services, and continuously improve biosecurity and animal welfare on our farms and throughout our industry.” The new program is definitely something that farmers have been looking for, Benjamins told reporters at E and J. Farms near Moorefield, where the announcement was made. “There is currently nothing in place,” he stated. “This is about emergencies .. if something disastrous happens then how do you deal with it and look after the animals?” Benjamins added the program will benefit not only farmers, but the entire sec-
Public Health advises residents rabies MNR vaccine baiting program is underway GUELPH - WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health is advising the community that efforts to curb the spread of rabies in wild animals will continue this summer. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is dropping rabies vaccine bait in targeted areas of the province including Wellington and Dufferin counties from July to October this year. MNRF baiting efforts aim to reduce rabies in the wildlife population and the serious risk the virus poses to people and their pets. Baiting will occur by hand in urban green spaces. In forested and agricultural areas, the bait will be dropped by helicopter or yellow twin otter aircraft. When a raccoon, fox or skunk bites into the bait and swallows the vaccine it should develop immunity to
Bait drops in area - Vaccine bait comes in an army-green colour blister pack. It is not harmful to people or pets; however, if you find a bait packet don’t open it. Submitted photo rabies in about two weeks. Baits should not be moved unless they are near where children play. Anyone who must move a bait packet is advised to place a plastic bag over their hand to keep their
scent off the bait and move it to an area where wildlife might find it. The vaccine is not harmful to people or pets, but if anyone who ingests one, or has a pet who does, should contact their doctor
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Pace Car pledges. “The goal is to have a limited number but a sufficient number of ambassadors so we don’t want everyone in the township to have one of these stickers on their cars because it just becomes white noise,” said Goertzen. She and Woodham told council they hope pledgers will be “prominent” members of the community, including councillors, committee members, PTA members from local schools and, eventually, local business owners. “Really the plan today is to gain support from community leaders and especially the Township of Mapleton with this program,” said Goertzen. “We are seeking support from council in the form of endorsing this program as
well as participating in the program by allowing the stickers to be put on passenger vehicles that are owned by the township,” she added. Councillor Marlene Ottens asked if there are other municipalities in Wellington County that are already taking part in the initiative. Mayor Gregg Davidson, who sits as a representative for the county on Safe Communities, told council Mapleton is the first municipality in Wellington to adopt the Pace Car program. “We will be leading the way,” said Davidson. Councillor Paul Douglas asked how the committee is going to raise awareness about the program and whether the committee had been in correspondence with the OPP about the program. “As of our next meeting
we will have a representative from the OPP on our committee so they will be aware; that was our goal was to get an OPP (representative) sitting on our committee,” said Goertzen. She added there is a plan to create social media accounts for the committee, on which it will share content about the initiative. Councillors Michael Martin and Dennis Craven congratulated the committee on bringing the program to Mapleton. Council then passed a resolution to endorse the program. Councillors will discuss with staff the possibility of displaying the stickers on township vehicles and make that decision at a later date. After the resolution was passed, Davidson signed a pledge form.
or veterinarian as a precaution. Locally, several animals have tested positive for rabies since 2017. These include two skunks in Elora and one in Mapleton, three bats in Guelph and one bat in the Belwood area. “Wild animals that carry rabies can inhabit both rural and urban areas, so it is important to be aware of the risk no matter where you live or play,” said Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nicola Mercer, CEO of Wellington-DufferinGuelph Public Health. “It is important to stay away from unfamiliar or wild animals. If you are in close contact with a wild animal, call your physician or go to the emergency room right away.” Rabies is a virus that spreads through the saliva of infected mammals, such as through a bite that breaks the skins, or if the infected animal’s saliva gets into an open wound or mucous membrane. Once symptoms begin, rabies is fatal.
Anyone who sees an animal behaving strangely or aggressively, is advised to stay away and call the local animal control agency or the police. To avoid putting the whole family at risk, ensure all cats and dogs are vaccinated for rabies. For more information on rabies go to: www.wdgpublichealth.ca/rabies.
tor, including processors and hatcheries. “From a risk management point of view … we’ve been working on bringing the industry together and so this is going to be something that’s going to benefit the entire industry, not just farmers - so yes, the program’s needed,” he stated. Hardeman added, “We looked at it and looked at it carefully and said this is a good investment for the whole industry moving forward. So we’re happy to be able to fund it at this level, so when the services are needed they’ll be there.” The project falls under the Protection and Assurance stream of the CAP, which supports livestock and poultry farmers in Ontario to be competitive, productive and profitable while managing animal health and food safety risk. Benjamins said further specifics of the program will be unveiled when it’s rolled out this fall. The CAP is a five-year, $3-billion commitment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agrifood and agri-products sectors.
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Pride ride - Minto Mayor George Bridge drove the town’s train ride for families enjoying the Minto Pride In the Park picnic on July 13. Train and handcar rides are offered at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum in Palmerston from Thursday to Sunday during the summer months. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - Council passed a resolution on July 9 directing staff to prepare a multi-year budget for the years 2020 to 2022, marking a new approach to the township’s budget. A report prepared by director of finance John Morrison explains, “a municipality may, as an option, prepare and adopt a budget covering a period of two to five years.” Legislation requires townships to adopt annual budgets to pay off municipal debt due within the year. Municipalities can prepare a budget in the prior year, with the exception of not being able to bind a council to a budget during an election year. However, legislation also outlines the use of a multi-year plan as an option. The benefit of a multiyear budget “is to establish
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Tainted government According to a new poll, 57 per cent of Ontario voters believe Premier Doug Ford’s government is “corrupt.” “Corrupt!” From Merriam Webster: “Corrupt: 1a: morally degenerate and perverted: DEPRAVED b: characterized by improper conduct (such as bribery or the selling of favours) corrupt judges 2: PUTRID, TAINTED.” That’s a pretty startling indictment of a government led by a premier who loudly accused the previous administration of perpetrating “the worst political scandal in the history of Ontario,” by supposedly low-balling the deficit in its last preelection budget. “We’re not going to let (former premier) Kathleen Wynne and her cronies get away with their $15-billion scandal,” Ford declared during a speech to a room packed with Progressive Conservative MPPs last September. Less than a year later, 63% of Ontarians polled by Corbett Communications say the Conservative government has given too many jobs to Ford’s “cronies.” The poll arrives in the wake of a patronage scandal that has seen the premier’s chief of staff Dean French resign, along with a lengthy list of government appointees with personal connections to French and questionable qualifications for their new positions. “Under this government, there will be zero tolerance for any form of financial scandals and abuse,” Ford stated in a speech to party MPPs last fall. Since the French connections were revealed, Ford has revoked some questionable appointments and accepted some resignations, but does that really constitute “zero” tolerance? With the legislature shut down for the longest summer break (five months) in recent memory, the premier has essentially been in hiding since the scandal broke. Surfacing before the media at a joint news conference on July 8 along with other premiers at a conclave in Calgary, he dismissed questions about French in rather odd fashion. “Do you really think when I walk down the street in Alberta, people worry about Dean French? ... You know what they worry about? They worry about a job.” Maybe so. But back here in Ontario, the latest survey says people are worried about Dean French and a whole lot more (probably, to be honest, including jobs). Seventy-four per cent said they agree that “human caused catastrophic climate change” is occurring and 69% said Ford’s $30-million fund to fight the federal government’s carbon tax is a waste. Almost 40% said Lisa MacLeod, who’s working on botching her second cabinet appointment in vulgar fashion (I’m no Senators fan, but come on!), should resign. If there’s any cause for optimism through all of this, it’s that the Corbett poll shows Ontarians are recognizing and reacting to the series of scandals and policy failures by withdrawing support from Ford’s government. Seems we’re not so far gone as our neighbours to the south, where no outrage seems to move the needle among supporters of their preposterous president. Many Ontarians may indeed have ignored the lessons of recent history in voting to elect this Ford-led PC government, but it appears they are still willing to learn. Will Ford and the Tory MPPs who enable him?
Trying it out - The Township of Mapleton recently installed some new equipment at the ball park playground in Moorefield. These local youngsters were trying it out on July 11. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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acceptable tax and user fee increases that create an environment that is sustainable, predictable and stable,” states the report. While the multi-year budget would be made years in advance, Morrison reiterated council would still look over budgets annually. “I would remind council that we are reviewing it each year and council will adopt a budget each year, but it’s hoping to work with the staff in the terms of developing a plan for the balance every term so that we can discuss the items as we move forward in time,” he said. Mapleton has already taken steps towards incorporating multi-year budgeting, including the adoption of a 10-year capital budget. In order to effectively incorporate the multi-year budget option, Morrison’s report recommended an annual budget and forecasts be prepared during an election year and a three-year budget for non-election years. “Because we have a 10-year budget plan and we have a strategic plan, we know where we are going, so this still comes to council every year just to finalize approval, but we are approving of the three years,” said Mayor Gregg Davidson. “Exactly, that’s the point,” said Morrison. “It’s to try to stabilize the rates so that there is a plan of action as we are moving forward that if some change were to occur we would have things to discuss, what to change and what needs to change,” he added. Councillors Michael Martin and Dennis Craven voiced their support. “I love this idea. I think we’ve talked all along about trying to provide stability surrounding the budgets. Hopefully it takes some of the personalities and politics out of budgeting ...” said Martin. Craven added it will have probable benefits for Mapleton businesses. “I like it very much because it gives our businesses a chance to know what they can be looking at for tax increases down the road and plan their business actions accordingly,” said Craven. Part of the resolution passed by council was approving a 2020 budget timeline for public input, deliberation and final approval. Communication surrounding public input and budget deliberation is planned for late October. A public presentation, at which residents can provide feedback, is currently scheduled for Nov. 5.
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Wings by the pound, fun by the ton at Drayton Kinsmen Wing Night
Camp kids - Among the denizens of the fictional Camp Cozen in the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s upcoming Summer Youth Production Nothing Happened Here are, from left: Abbey Rogers, Quiana Sargent, Keely Murray, Lucia Ciabzrella, Kenya Sargent, Ellie Bowman, Angel Saini, Jasleen Saini and Lydia Dirksen. Submitted photos
GWTG staging camp comedy for 10th youth production HARRISTON – A summer camp comedy with a mystery twist hits the stage at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre this month. Nothing Happened Here is the title of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s 10th annual Summer Youth Production. Written by Megan Raftis, who penned eight of the guild’s previous summer youth plays, the show features 21 youth actors, ranging in age from six to 18, from Harriston and surrounding communities including Mount Forest, Moorefield and Listowel. Megan is co-directing the production with fellow GWTG members Peggy Raftis and Dan Bieman. Youth production alumni Erin Raftis and Jacob Bieman round out the production crew. While not exactly a sequel, the play bears a connection to a previous youth production with a summer camp setting, It’ll Be Fun, I Promise. Action in Nothing Happened Here takes place at Camp Cozen, the rival camp across the lake in the earlier show.
Wing night - It was a sellout night for wings at the Kinsmen Club of Drayton Wing Night on July 12. This year’s attendance was the highest ever for the club’s regular wing night events held at the Ag Hall in Drayton, featuring live music from Landlines in addition the wings, fries and bar. ABOVE: Sidney Martens, right, serves wings to Rachel, Tyler and Brooklyn Vandenberg. LEFT: Kinsmen chefs Carl Bondi, left, and club president Chad Bridge manning the fry cookers. BELOW: Landlines kept the crowd entertained. Photos by Jennifer Goertzen
Youth production – Playing camp counsellors at the fictional Camp Cozen in the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s upcoming Summer Youth Production Nothing Happened Here are, from left: Sierra Martin, Sadie Bieman and Sarah McIntyre. “Six teenagers have been left in charge of a summer camp. Things have immediately gone awry,” explains Megan, adding many of the characters in the show are “recognizable tropes” from traditional detective fiction. In addition to the clues and the comedy, audiences will enjoy watching “the adorable and talented actors
who’ve put in a lot of effort,” said Megan, noting the cast has been rehearsing three times a week since mid-May. Nothing Happened Here runs July 26 and 27 at 7:30pm and July 28 at 2pm at the fully accessible Harriston Town Hall Theatre. Tickets are a family friendly $5 and available at the door.
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Unpacking our faith I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back from vacation, and find that half of the stuff in my suitcase is either still clean because it hasn’t been worn, or was never even thought of while I was away. We can get caught up so easily in the what-ifs, and don’t get me wrong, it is great to be prepared, but going to a summer cottage do I really need a hoodie, jacket, and two long sleeve shirts for July? But what if it is cool and rainy? Then I will need this. What if it is cool and windy? Then this will come in handy. What if it is cool, rainy and windy? Oh boy, then this will really come in handy. I find we sometimes plan so much that it can actually bog us down. Or we hold on
to things so much it bogs us down … I can’t throw this away because what if in three years’ time I actually need it? I have family members who moved to a new house, were there for 12 years and when they moved again they had boxes that they hadn’t unpacked yet. I believe that they were smart enough to realize if they didn’t use those items or even open them in 12 years, they probably didn’t need them anymore, and didn’t move them again. Sometimes these things we hold onto actually hold us back. They can be our safety net, but that net is actually tangled around our feet, and doesn’t allow us to move around freely. We all have held onto something in our lives that doesn’t really serve a purpose anymore, and in many situations, holding on to that thing actually weighs us down.
It is not just things, however. We can hold onto assumptions, or ideas, that at one time served us very well, but don’t actually work for us anymore. It can even be the same with our faith. Our spirituality, our beliefs can change over time - in fact they should change over time; as we grow and learn new things, so too should our faith grow. It doesn’t mean that what we used to believe is now wrong, or that we were wrong when we believed it. We have a tendency in religious groups to classify things as right and wrong. If you believe this, then you are right, if you believe that or act that way, then you are wrong. If we have that understanding then it can be hard to grow in our faith, as we don’t want to grow out of what is right. Or likewise we don’t want someone to think what we once
thought of was wrong. But God’s love doesn’t work that way. There is no right or wrong, there is only love. If we treat everyone we meet with love, that is the only thing that matters. Sure we might still make some mistakes, but I’ve found that if I approach a situation with love in my heart and in my spirit, people are much more willing to accept mistakes I make. I invite you to have a look at your spiritual life. Are there things that you are doing that at one time served you well but no longer do? Or even that are perhaps holding you back from experiencing something else? Take the risk to step out of what you have been holding on to, to let it go, because you will find there will be something else to fill that gap. There is always space for the Spirit, if we just allow it in.
Minto to receive $1 million in Connecting Link funding HARRISTON – The province is committing $1,008,000 to the reconstruction of Arthur Street East in Harriston. “Our government is working with Ontario’s municipalities to strengthen infrastructure, especially in our rural communities,” said Perth-Wellington MPP Pettapiece. “Through the investments we are making, we are ensuring that our rural municipalities remain great places to live, work, and raise a family.” “We are very pleased with this announcement,” said Town of Minto mayor George Bridge. “The Town of Minto has made good use of previous funds received under the Connecting Links program for projects located in Harriston and Clifford. “Minto was gratified to see the restoration of this program as it provides vital funding to maintain highways that are of significant importance to the provincial transportation network.” Bridge continued, “the Arthur Street East portion of Highway 89 is the last section of Connecting Link located in the Town of Minto to be replaced. It bears an increased traffic load as it is used to transport materials for critical businesses in addition to its role as part of the east-west corridor between Lake Huron and cen-
tral Ontario. We expect to see design work commence very soon with tenders awarded in early 2020 in time for next summer’s construction season.” ‘Keep families safe’ “We are investing in municipal roads and bridges to keep families safe and to support jobs and growth in local communities,” stated provincial transportation minister Caroline Mulroney. “We are working with municipal partners to make investments to help ensure Ontario’s transportation system works for everyone.” The reconstruction of Arthur Street East, Highway 89, is one of 25 projects receiving funding from the province in 2019-20. The Connecting Link program helps municipalities, build, renew or replace municipal roads and bridges that run through their communities, which connect to provincial highways. The funding covers up to 90 percent of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $3 million. The Government of Ontario is providing $30 million in provincial funding in 2019-20 to improve road safety and ensure Ontario is open for business. Funding for the 2020-21 Connecting Links Program will be open to applications from eligible municipalities later this year.
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Clifford Rotary celebrating 75th By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - Longtime Rotarian Larry Grummett is spreading the word that the Clifford Rotary Club has served the community for 75 years and is revealing facts through One Minute for Rotary on the club’s Facebook page.
The Club was sponsored by the Mildmay Rotary Club on June 23, 1944. An anniversary celebration will be held Sept. 21, with the community invited to join in. Everyone is invited to visit Clifford Rotary Park from 1 to 5pm for fun, food and fellowship - all for free. “The Rotarians have
changed the landscape of the community, are involved with several projects for the betterment of the community, and appreciate your support,” club officials state. In June President Trish Palmer welcomed John McVicar as the club’s newest member. He became a Rotarian in Action by presenting Rotarian Larry Grummett with a certificate that recognized him for his contribution in recruiting
new Rotarians. In July, the Rotarians welcomed the Great Lakes Truck Club to Rotary Park. Throughout the weekend, Rotary volunteers served breakfast and looked after the food booth for hundreds of truck drivers and visitors to the truck show. It was deemed “a huge success due to hard working volunteers who make events like this possible,” club officials stated.
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My birding friend Judy, from Teviotdale, had a blue grosbeak visit her backyard in May 2014. With a possible return visit this spring. Perhaps ‘that blue bird’ could be this vagrant. Blue grosbeaks are members of the Cardinalidae family. ID: The lores and face around base of bill are black. Thick triangular/conical bill, upper is black and lower is silver. Both sexes have rusty/chestnut or buffy wing bars. Male is deep, vivid blue, almost violet. Female is soft brown with whitish throat. Tails are moderate in length, male’s being dark with blue striping and end rust-tinged. Legs are short and slender with three toes forward, one posterior. Size: 7”/15-19cm, medium or cowbird sized. Habitat: Found in overgrown fields, riparian thickets, brushy rural roadsides, woodland edges. Nesting: Not common in Ontario. Monogamous, solitary. Snake skins said to be woven into nest. Feeding: 1/3 of diet is fruit, grain and seeds. Hops, gleaning insects from ground and bushes. Diet includes grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, spiders and snails. Voice: sweet, melodious warbling song that undulates. Sings from high branches. Call a loud chink/pink. Range: from coast to coast in southern, central and northeastern USA. Documented to be expanding northward in past decades. Migration: across Gulf of Mexico, through Costa Rica, Panama, Caribbean. As long-distance migrants crossing open water, Blues are susceptible to being displaced by weather systems. Rarely in British Isles, more commonly disoriented in maritime in April or October. Conservation: appears to be least concern, population increasing. Resources: DK Birds of Canada (library copy), Birds of Ontario, Birds of North America Atlas, Audubon, Peterson, Stokes bird books. Until next month, Susan Warren
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