Drayton Community News August 5, 2016

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SERVING THE MAPLETON COMMUNITY

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Mapleton agrees to split bunker gear washer with Minto

Quick action - Six trucks from the Mapleton Fire Department responded to a baler fire on Wellington Road 109 in Wellington North, west of Arthur, on July 28. Crews worked quickly, spraying water around the perimeter of the area. A baler, two acres of the wheat field and six large round straw bales were destroyed in the fire. photo by Caroline Sealey

Township writes off $1.6 million in assessment, refunds taxes by Olivia Rutt MAPLETON - Mapleton is writing off $1.6 million in assessment and refunding almost $5,000 to 16 properties. “These are structures that have either been demolished, razed by fire or moved off of people’s property,� explained Teresa Armstrong, deputy treasurer and tax collector.

“They have the right ... to have their assessment reduced, which ultimately ends in having their taxes reduced.� Property owners submit a form if a structure has been removed or if there has been a class change. The form is then submitted to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), which

in turn advises the township of the revised assessment. The township then adjusts taxes based on the new assessment. The total refund for 2016 is $4,910 to 16 properties that had removed driving sheds, bank barns, silos and/or houses. One refund was due to fire destroying the house and another due to the house being “unusable.�

Councillor Lori Woodham asked for clarification on the “unusable� house prior to the meeting and found it has no windows, hydro or heat. “How would we ever monitor that ... (what if) a year down the road the property owner fixes it up as a house and doesn’t have to pay taxes? Continued on page 4

by Olivia Rutt MAPLETON - Council here has approved an agreement with Minto to split the cost of a decontamination washer machine for firefighter gear. At the July 26 meeting, Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson asked council to authorize entering into the cost-sharing agreement and to purchase 42 sets of work coveralls. In his report, Richardson stated fire departments in Ontario have been purchasing a second set of bunker gear for each firefighter in response to the Ministry of Labour’s cleaning recommendations to prevent exposure to cancer causing materials. While an additional set of bunker gear costs around $2,000 per firefighter, Mapleton fire proposed buying department coveralls and share the cost of a washing machine with Minto. Mapleton currently sends firefighter gear to Kitchener to be cleaned at a cost of $100 per set. Firefighters are without their gear for a week through this method. The coveralls would cost $100 per firefighter and the machine costs $10,500 for the initial capital expense.

Richardson explained the tentative location would be the centrally-located Palmerston fire station. Councillor Michael Martin asked what the ongoing operating costs would be, but Richardson said that would be hard to tell because it would depend on how often the gear has to be cleaned. “Through our budget we will be saving some money by not sending to Kitchener every time or potentially every time, so there is those savings. But to say it’s going to offset the washing machine right away is probably not correct,â€? said Richardson. “But we are getting cleaner gear more often, which is what the province is pushing us to do.â€? Richardson brought in a pair of coveralls to show council. “These would be available to you to take your bunker gear off, put it into a contaminated bag ‌ these coveralls also act as work wear around the fire hall because right now people wear their everyday clothes,â€? said Richardson. Council approved the recommendation unanimously. “It’s nice to see the departments in other municipalities are working together like this,â€? said Mayor Neil Driscoll.

Drayton youth Isaac Dippel taking speedway by storm by Caroline Sealey VARNEY - A Drayton youth is driving his way to the top of his class. With encouragement from his father Dave, 12-year-old Isaac Dippel thought it would be fun to try stock car racing. After taking a few laps around the track in a stock car borrowed from a family friend and racer, Dippel was hooked. “It was nerve-racking at first, but I’m getting used to it. In the beginning I drove slowly, but each time I race I get more confident. I am getting a feel for the car and doing some experimenting,� Dippel said. He has always had a fascination with motors and motorized vehicles. He obtained his motorboat license in 2013 and spends winters snowmobiling with his family. When not racing stock cars in the summer months, Dippel leaves the motor behind and can be found sailing on Conestogo Lake. To date he has achieved a CANSail 3 Certificate.

Dippel races at Full Throttle Motor Speedway (formerly Varney Speedway) on Highway 6 between Mount Forest and Durham. The track has the reputation of being Canada’s fastest quarter-mile paved oval track. “I always tell people that I can get up to speeds of 95km/ hour so I am ready for the 401,� Dippel said. Competing in the Fun Stock class, Dippel had to meet all the requirements set out in the driver registration category and track rules and regulations. “As I am a youth, the seat had to be adjusted so I could reach the steering wheel and pedals. My dad basically built me a booster seat,� Dippel said. “We bought a parts car and my dad is a mechanic so that really helps.� Dippel drives a blue, yellow and white brightly painted 2002 six-cylinder Chevy Cavalier, with the number 18 boldly displayed in red on the driver’s door. In the four races Main St. W. Palmerston

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he has competed in Dippel has placed in the top 10 three times and in the top five once. He is the youngest driver in his class, competing against drivers of varying ages. “My best sponsor is my mom and dad, who own Dippel’s Family Garage in Drayton,� Dippel said. “My other sponsors are Elmira Auto Supplies Inc., Meulensteen Tire and Auto Service, Napa, Total Home Energy Systems and Drayton Food Market.� With pay out in the Fun Stock Class ranging from $70 for first place to $15 for 15th place and pit fees running at $25 per adult, plus the cost of gas, tires, repairs and driver equipment, it is easy to understand the need for sponsorship. The track season runs from April to September, weather permitting. Dippel plans to be racing on Aug. 6, 20 and 27 and Sept. 3 and 9. He would like to continue racing and enjoys helping his Continued on page 4

Summer stocker - Twelve year old Drayton resident, Isaac Dippel has spent the summer pursuing a new interest - stock car racing. Dippel races at Full Throttle Motor Speedway (formerly Varney Speedway) and has three top 10 finishes and one top five finish in the four races he has competed in.

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Councillors check out fire department’s new tanker/pumper truck Township to sell old pumper, keep tanker

PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, August 13, 2010

er to replace the aging 1987 by Olivia Rutt MAPLETON - The town- pumper and 1992 tanker at the ship’s new fire truck arrived Drayton station. Both were deemed surplus last week just in time for Mapleton council to check out to sell on GovDeals.ca, an online government surplus aucits bells and whistles. Councillors took the oppor- tion website, for a minimum tunity after the July 26 meeting price of $30,000. But Mapleton Fire Chief to look at the shiny red truck, which replaces a pumper truck Rick Richardson told council that after reviewing fire calls, and a tanker truck. Council approved the pur- some of the firefighters asked MYC’s Tanis Cowan a great to keep theinteractive old tanker. system chase of the new knew tanker/pumpmusic opportunity when she motivates and engages parents saw it five years ago, after and children, nurturing family being introduced to a unique bonds and delivering valuable program called Music for co-learning experiences while developing a firm, fundamental Young Children (MYC). Having taught private piano understanding of music. A unique aspect of MYC is lessons for 15 years, Ms. Tanis, as her students call her, was the parent learns along with the looking to expand her teaching child because they are so horizons and her music studio, involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis credits the success of the proand found it through MYC. Ms. DO: Tanis recognized MOE the gram to the parents of her stuWE program’s potential since itCertified had dents. Water Well Drilling, “I am the teacher once a never been offered in Drayton, Cleaning, Extensions, it was fun for students, parents week; they are the at-home Repair & Inspection by Camera. ‘coach’ several days a week,” and teacher, and it offered a she said. piano-keyboard program for Cable & Rotary Equipment, Pumps, Len initial 519-846-9162 An goal for (Elora) each of children youngDecommissions. as 3½ in a PressureasTanks, Ms. Jeff Tanis’ students is to develgroup setting. 519-338-5548 (Harriston) Water Treatment op the happy habit of practic“I loved the idea of group Mike 519-638-8928 (Drayton) (Iron filters, water softeners, UV lamps, She encourages her stulessons, sinceinline it’s fialways more reverse osmosis, lters & water tests) ing. www.martinwelldrilling.com fun to explore and learn in a dents to practice by giving a group, regardless of the topic,” special “super duper” sticker each week. explained Ms. Tanis. “Practicing doesGENERAL not need to She also liked that it was a 15 minutes a day program that was tested, tried be long; 10 toCONTRACTOR and true, being taught by more to start,” she said. Ms. Tanis’ RESIDENTIAL creativity shines than 800 teachers to over 24,000 students on three differ- through by offering several incentives ent continents and touting extra practice COMMERCIAL P 519-638-5462 DAVID MARTIN Canadian origins, being found- throughout the year to ensure 8th Line students attain their musical ed8012 in 1980. C 519-895-6234 RR#2 students have colMYC’s mission statement goals. OnceAGRICULTURAL F 519-638-3833 ONthe best isDrayton, to “provide quality lected enough stickers on their N0G education 1P0 NEW BUILDINGS thermomemusic to young chil- “happy practice ters,” they have a party. This dren by blending the pleasure Check out our website: the 2010 and the joy of music making year, to celebrate RENOVATIONS www.stirtonconstruction.ca with sound instruction.” Olympics, students earned

“The question came up ‘is there an option for us to keep the old tanker because it does still provide water to the scene?’” Richardson said. “Getting additional water to some of these bigger fires is never a bad thing.” Councillor Dennis Craven said he supported the motion because the additional vehicle would be available to volunteer skills and confidence at an listening, reading, fine and firefighters who arrive at the gross motor, social skills and early age” said Ms. Tanis. fire hall after the first trucks She offers four of MYC’s has been proven to enhance leave. It would also discourmusic programs: Sunrise, children’s social development age firefighters from using Sunshine, Sunbeam and and learning skills, improve their own vehicles to get to memory and problem solving, Moonbeam. Children who the scene. However, keeping complete the most advanced and bolster confidence and the tanker means losing the level of MYC are well pre- self-esteem. revenue from the auction sale. Ms. Tanis also offers a pared for early intermediate “Were we counting on the Music Pups program, which is piano studies, or the study of revenue, like the $20,000 in the especially unique since it is a another instrument. opportunity after the July 26 meeting to check out the township’s 2016 budget?” asked council- New truck - Mapleton council took the music program for babies. This Sunrise is a pre-keyboard new tanker/pumper. From left: Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson, Mayor Neil Driscoll and councillors lor Michael Martin. creative music photo by Olivia Rutt Richardson replied, “Yes, Dennis Craven, and Marlene Ottens.music and movement program is a playful and that teaches music concepts and movement class for parents in the 2016 budget I did a through singing, rhythm and with children ages newborn to less toward the next truck.” 10-year forecast ... (we) had the taking to auction potentially.” plus. games. This program is for age 4. Children are introduced He added that if the fire Council unanimously $250,000 for the new tanker … “So do we get to go try the children ages 2 to 4 and devel- to a wide variety of musical and we also had $30,000 for department keeps the tanker, it approved keeping the tanker sirens and stuff?” joked Mayor Festive fun - Students at Music for Young Children enjoy a ops listening awareness, fine scales, tonal and rhythm pattwo vehicles that we would be would just be “getting $20,000 and deeming the pumper sur- Neil Driscoll. Christmas concert every year. submitted photo motor skills, social interaction, terns and instruments that help confidence and attention span. to stimulate musical growth. paper mittens for five happy spring. Of course, special holi- Children can easily attend with Each child participates at his or practices. The mittens were days are incorporated into Ms. a grandparent or caregiver, plus her own level. To find out more placed on the studio wall in the Tanis’ MYC classes, such as siblings can attend the class as about Pups and to view class videos visit themusicclass.com. Canada Music Week, well. shape of the 5 Olympic rings. The Sunshine keyboard The ultimate success of any When the rings were com- Christmas, Valentine’s Day and plete students enjoyed an Easter. Theme days are program is geared towards MYC program lies behind the children ages 3½ and 4; the teacher and Ms. Tanis is no Olympics music class. This planned as well. Throughout the year her Sunbeam keyboard program exception to that rule. It’s obvipast year Ms. Tanis encouraged the students not only to prac- students participate in a toward ages 5 and 6; and the ous she is an enthusiastic tice but also to think of others, Christmas concert, and a spring Moonbeam keyboard program teacher who cares a great deal by practicing for pennies. Once recital and have the option to is for ages 7 through 9. All for her students. “Their struggles are my the pennies were all collected participate in the Palmerston three keyboard programs intethey were donated to Camp Canada Music Week Festival grate creative movement, struggles,” she states. “And and the Drayton Music rhythm, singing, music theory their triumphs are equally triBucko, for burn victims. IPMFor supporters - Almayear she Festival. and composition for parent and umphant for me.” the upcoming area residents For more information visit “Children are so receptive child in a weekly one-hour sesis planning two newCarl incentives; Marg Hall haveincentive to music that it makes sense to sion. www.myc.com, email tanisaand “Tree of Thanks” decorated their lawntime and use this medium to spark their Participating in a MYC cowan.myc@sympatico.ca or around Thanksgiving show their support in the creativity and develop their class helps children develop call 519-638-5715. ato “Seed Incentive” for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, Sept. 20-24 in Minto.

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Food banks surviving the summer by Jaime Myslik WELLINGTON COUNTY – Area food banks are doing okay over the summer months but all are still accepting and encouraging donations. “There are needy people out there and we need to help them,” said Marg Rapp of the Mount Forest Community Pantry. However, organizers do

ask donors to check expiration dates and only give what is not yet overdue. “People don’t realize that we can’t give out food that’s out of date,” said Marilyn Theurer of the Arthur Food Bank. “Unfortunately we have to put that in the garbage, which always kind of breaks your heart to have to throw away

food, but we just don’t feel we can give it out.” Arthur Food Bank The Arthur Food Bank is in a good position, largely thanks to a $1,000 food donation from the Union Gas Caring Hands program and another $1,000 food donation from Shop with a Cop, Theurer said. The food bank is also Continued on page 8

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School improvements - Paving and drainage upgrades are being undertaken by the Upper Grand District School Board at Drayton Heights Public School. The work includes paving one of the school’s driveways and expanding the paved play area. These projects are part of the school board’s regular cycle of renewal projects. photo by Caroline Sealey

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON 2015 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TAKE NOTICE that the 2015 Financial Statements are available for viewing and download on the Township’s website at www.mapleton.ca. The statements are also available to any taxpayer or resident of the Township without cost upon request at the Administration Office, 7275 Sideroad 16, east of Drayton. These statements have been prepared in accordance with policies for Ontario municipalities set by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and audited in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. Questions concerning the audited financial statements should be directed to the Township’s Director of Finance Yufang Du, at 519.638.3313 x 30.

Township of Mapleton Township of Mapleton Notice of Public Information Notice of Public Information Centre for the Centre Drayton for the Water Drayton WaterNeeds Servicing Needs Servicing Class Environmental Assessment StudyStudy Class Environmental Assessment The Study The Study The Township of Mapleton has initiated a Class The Township of Mapleton has Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify initiated a required Class to Environmental capital works projects meet future Assessment to identify water demands for the (EA) remainder of thecapital works meet developable landsprojects within therequired Village oftoDrayton Limits andfuture also to water review the existing water demands for the distribution system toofdetermine preferredlands remainder the developable alternatives for improved flows/pressures. within the Village of Drayton Limits

Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament a success Taking a swing - The Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament held on the August long weekend in Palmerston and Harriston raised about $13,000 for community programs. The tournament is held in memory of Jeff Davie who died of a brain tumour in 2008. Over 63 games were played over the weekend with the Guzzlers taking the win. ABOVE: The Runs played on Saturday morning at the Palmerston ball diamonds. BELOW: From left: Emmett Neves, Addison Wick, Riley Wick and Kaden Neves were at the Palmerston ball park on July 30 cheering on their fathers, who were on the Dutch Rudders team. BOTTOM: A member of the Dutch Rudders awaits a pitch. photos by Jaime Myslik

and also to review the existing The Process water distribution to This study is being carried out system in accordance preferred with thedetermine requirements of aalternatives Schedule for“B” undertaking as outlined in the Municipal improved flows/pressures. Engineers Association Municipal Class The Process Environmental Assessment document (2000, as amendedThis in 2007, and 2015). study2011 is being carriedThe outClass in EA planning process public and accordance withincludes the requirements regulatoryofagencies consultation, evaluation of a Schedule “B” undertaking alternatives, assessment of the effects of the as outlined in the Municipal proposed upgrades and identification of Association Municipal measuresEngineers to mitigate any adverse impacts. Class Environmental Assessment

Public Information (PIC) – Comments Invited document Centre (2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015). The Class EA planning process includes Public consultation vital to thisagencies study. The Township would like toofensure that anyone interested study public andisregulatory consultation, evaluation alternatives, assessment of in thethis effects has the opportunity to get involved and provide input on of themeasures project’s implementation. A PIC has been arranged of the proposed upgrades and identification to mitigate any adverse impacts. to: describe the proposed project and the preliminary preferred solution; encourage, gather and respond to public input and Information feedback; and, identify the – next steps in the process. Presentation materials pertaining to the Public Centre (PIC) Comments Invited study will Public be made available on is thevital Township’s following consultation to thiswebsite study. (www.mapleton.ca) The Township would like the to PIC. ensure that anyone

interested study has the opportunity to get involved and provide input on the project’s PIC Drop-in Centre in this Date: August 18, 2016 implementation.Time: A PIC has4:00 been arranged to:p.m. describe the proposed project and the preliminary p.m. to 7:00 preferred solution; encourage, gatherofand respond to public input and feedback; and, identify the Place: Township Mapleton (Council Chambers) Sideroad materials 16, Drayton, Ontarioto the study will be made available next steps in the process.7275 Presentation pertaining

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Fair a venerable tradition Each year the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society’s board members offer new attractions at their annual fair. This year, with the society hosting the Drayton Fair for the 160th time on Aug. 5 to 7, the board decided to schedule some unique events. Taking place on Friday night at 7pm in the agricultural building will be a Fair Euchre. Admission to the euchre is included in admission at the gates. Plenty of prizes are available to be won and the euchre is open to players of any age and experience level. Saturday morning at 11am, between the first and second classes and after the last class of the Heavy Horse Show, local Chet Martin from Martin Ranch-Chets Custom Colts, will perform a reining demonstration. At 1pm, another new show, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, will take the stage in the Exhibitor’s building. The popular show encourages audience participation and will feature snakes, lizards and other reptiles. Air Bounce Inflatables will be on site with numerous inflatable bounce centres suited to children. A jousting ring will be available for older children and adults. On Sunday at 1pm the fair board will present special guests sure to entertain children of all ages. The identity of the mystery guests, who will be attending the Drayton Fair for the first time, is only known to the society’s board members. Everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the fair themed “160th Old Tyme Fair.� There is plenty to see and do during the three-day event, organizers note. Admission prices are $10 for adults ($15 after 5pm), $5 for children aged six to 12, and free for kids under 6. Kids’ wristbands can be used all weekend. Adult weekend passes are $25. More information can be found at www. draytonfair.com, by emailing draytonfair@hotmail.com or by calling Natalie at 519638-5093 or Arlie at 519-638-3323. Fun seekers and those interested in learning about agriculture should be sure to attend and take part in this venerable community tradition. Caroline Sealey

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FROM PAGE ONE “Where is our follow-up system?â€? she asked. Mayor Neil Driscoll said it was a good question and he thought “that would be a bylaw enforcement issue, which would come from our building department.â€? Armstrong said the problem lies in the building permit. “If they get a building Donor challenge - Phlebotomists Christina Prang, left, and Darcy Hutchison help Mapleton councillor permit, it’s easy to track, Marlene Ottens during a blood donor clinic in Drayton on July 25. Ottens would like to challenge all that gets sent on to MPAC. council members to give “the gift of life,â€? especially during summer months when donations are low. The difficulty rises when The next area clinic is on Aug. 11 from 5 to 8pm at the Palmerston Community Centre. there’s no building permit photo by Caroline Sealey taken out,â€? said Armstrong. “So far we’ve been lucky, we haven’t had it as an issue ‌ we can look at options on what way we can track these. At this point we ORILLIA - Drinking and ing boaters from boating under tion (BAC) in excess of .08 is haven’t really had any conboating accounts for approxi- the influence of alcohol and impaired operation of a vessel versations about it.â€? mately 40 per cent of boating- reducing alcohol-related boat- under the Criminal Code of Driscoll said council has Canada. related fatalities on Canadian ing deaths. thought about changing the In Ontario, boat operators The impairment effects of waterways. system before. The OPP is once again join- alcohol on the water can be will also have their driver’s “We only respond to ing the Canadian Safe Boating greatly increased when com- licence suspended immediatewritten complaints, where I Council (CSBC) to launch bined with sun, wind, waves ly. Upon conviction, boating do think there’s a time and “Operation Dry Water,â€? an and the rocking motion of the privileges may be suspended a place where we do have education and enforcement boat. Operating a vessel with and a criminal impaired driving to change that model and let initiative aimed at discourag- a blood-alcohol concentra- conviction will be registered. our bylaw officer do more investigating on their own,â€? the mayor said. “There’s a lot of issues can be found online at www. air bags, reinforcement bars, FROM PAGE ONE out there that I do think we dad with the mechanical issues fullthrottlemotorspeedway. side or rear windows and headare missing and we have involved in driving a race car. com or by calling 519-369- ers are permitted. Radiators vehicles that travel this must contain water only. All Mom Eliza Dippel, who 6969. municipality everyday that tires must be standard passenAbout Full Throttle fully supports her son, said, could see these changes, so The 35-acre site established ger car street type tires and “I was so nervous, to the point possibly that would be dealt that I felt sick, when Isaac in 1966, has grown to 98 acres. DOT approved. If a vehicle is with. Over the years under vari- deemed too quick, track offistarted racing. I’m still nervous “How do we give direcous owners, improvements cials can employ measures, but I love watching the races. tion to change that? I think “He has a good attitude, is have been made to the track such as stop-and-go penalwe would have to ask staff cautious, doesn’t get angry and and grounds. In 2014 the name ties or lap deductions to keep to come back to us, but that was changed from Varney the car out of cash winning is working hard.â€? should come from our buildfinishes and those drivers are Races at Full Throttle Motor Speedway to its current name. ing department.â€? Racing rules include vehicle encouraged to compete in other Speedway begin at 7pm with Driscoll said he will send gates open at 5pm. Admission weight limitations, front wheel divisions. an email to the building Safety equipment is inspectprices are $13 for adults and $2 drive only, mandatory window department to ask if they can nets and roll cages. Along with ed by speedway officials prior for children 10 and under. accommodate more and that Schedules and information various mechanical rules, no to the race. Mandatory five any proposals for change be point safety belts and shoulder presented at the next council —‡•nj ÂƒÂ–ÇŁ —‡ harnesses, worn by each driver, meeting. Monday 7am-2pm Monday 7am-2pm Monday 7am-2pm must be manufactured within “It was nice to hear Tues-Sat: from 7 a.m.-8 p. Tues-Sat: 7am-8pm a.m.-8 p.m. Tues-Sat: 7 Í&#x; ƒǤÂ?ǤČ„ Í Â’ǤÂ?Ǥ Í&#x; ƒǤÂ?Ǥ the last five years. Seatbelts are the auditor that our munici24 Wellington St. S, 24 Wellington St S 24 Wellington St S Drayton ON, required to be in good repair pality is one of the lowest as ͚͜ ‡ŽŽ‹Â?‰–‘ ͚͜ ‡ŽŽ‹Â?‰–‘Â? – Drayton ON, N0G1P0 N0G 1P0 with no visual damage. far as taxes not being Drayton paid,â€?ON, N0G1P0 Good food for Great People! 519.638.2939 ”ƒ›–‘Â? ÇĄ ͘ Í™ ͘ ”ƒ›–‘Â? 519.638.2939 519.638.2939 Full face helmets are manDriscoll added.

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Promotion - LEFT: The new Letters from the Country promotional brochure features Mapleton’s Organic Dairy as one of the stops in Wellington County. RIGHT: The front cover of Letters from the Country features the Aberfoyle Antique Market. The brochure was sent out with 52,000 newspapers in the Greater Toronto Area. submitted photos

Mapleton Organics featured in Wellington County’s GTA brochure by Olivia Rutt WELLINGTON COUNTY - Chances are you haven’t seen the latest promotional item from Wellington County’s economic development department, but 52,000 copies were distributed with a national newspaper in Toronto. Entitled Letters from the Country, the 16-page brochure features businesses from across the county to entice residents of the Greater Toronto Area to travel to the county for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The “lure piece” was presented to Mapleton council during a departmental update from Jaclyn Dingwall, economic development officer for the township. “We have received two new promotional materials from the County of Wellington that they recently published, including their revamped visitors’ map that will be given out and also a newer piece, Letters from

the Country, featuring businesses from all over the county, including Mapleton’s Organic Dairy,” Dingwall said. In addition to the farm and ice cream shop, the brochure also features two-page spreads (photos and information) on Blown Away Glass in Elora, the Elora Brewing Company, Rockwood Conservation Area, and La Cucina di Natalina of Guelph-Eramosa. “We just looked for the leaders in Wellington County for this first round and we went out and took photos of those that were willing to participate,” explained Crystal Ellis, economic development officer for the county. The front of the brochure features the Aberfoyle Antique Market. “The Letters from the Country kind of formed out of the festivals and events guide, just so that we could promote Wellington County beyond

Wellington County,” said Ellis. “We’re so close to Toronto, but we felt that we needed to give them a nice impression of what Wellington County looks like and all of the things that we featured in the ... booklet, they’re all things that people can pick up the phone and they can do.” Ellis explained officials wanted to display “authentic” experiences. “We don’t want to misinterpret what Wellington County is to people. We want them to be able to come, to build that expectation and then they can feel great about it when they come here and they want to come back,” she said. Around 52,000 copies were distributed in the GTA in July and another 18,000 copies will be available at the International Plowing Match (IPM) in September. The Wellington County visitor’s map was also updated

this summer. “If you’ve seen it before it had a picture of the Wellington County Museum and Archives on the front and it’s run for a number of years, with that same style and imagery,” said Ellis. “We were given the opportunity this year to work with them to make it more of a visitor guide rather than a resident map.” The reverse side of the map boast places to stay and discover. “We just gave it a bit more style compared to the previous one,” said Ellis. The map will be available at each of the municipalities, as well as distributed at the IPM. “When people come to the Wellington County showcase they’ll be able to take away that map with them. Hopefully

if they’re a visitor they’ll see something and want to come back,” said Ellis. The county spent around $19,000 on the design, printing and distribution of the Letters from the Country brochure and $23,000 on the redesign and printing of the visitor’s map.

Ellis said this was made possible because the county didn’t redesign the festival and events guide. The economic development department has a total of $500,000 in the 2016 budget for purchased services such as these.

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Palmerston kicks off King of the Pull Next stop is Drayton Fair this weekend PALMERSTON - The annual “King of the Pull” competition series for local drivers will continue this weekend at the Drayton Fair. The 2016 EkotuningCom King of the Pull farm tractor points series kicked off on July 23 at a new venue: The Palmerston Agricultural Society Tractor Pull. “The event in Palmerston ... saw great competition in all three classes,” officials stated in a press release. The Palmerston pull was the first of four King of the Pull competitions this year. The others are the Drayton Fair this weekend, the Grand River Agricultural Society Truck and Tractor Pull at the Elora raceway (Aug. 26 and 27), and the Fergus Fall Fair (Sept. 16 to 18). Local participants accumulate points at each event, with the goal of being crowned “King of the Pull” in their weight class. The series, now is in its fifth year, is growing in popularity with both pullers and spectators in the area, officials say.

The Palmerston results in the 175,000-pound class, sponsored by JM Farms/ McAlister farms, were: Adam Johnson 308.74 feet, Dylan Carson 302.43, Darryl Frey 297.07, Trevor McAlister 291.63, Leonard Brubacher 284.10, Jeff Martin 284.7, Sydney Carson 281.7, Ken Maclennan 267.1, Ron Wright 275.9, Brandon Reschner 275.8, Brian Bennings 271.2, Kevin Teune 270.5, Marlin Brubacher 270.3, Steve Bailey 266.1, Willis Martin 258.5 and Al Sheldon 253.9. In the 22,000-pound class, sponsored by Fenton Farms/ Kieswetter Custom Farming, the results were: Leon Altena 353.10 feet, Roger McAlister 312.7, Dennis Gleeson 293.11, Kurtis Schill 288.4, Steven Frey 288.0, Adam Stanley

287.5, Marc Noordam 284.8, Jeff Steenbergen 277.9, George Martin 275.1 and Brandon Reschner 236.6. In the 32,000-pound class, sponsored by T. Christie Performance and Repairs, the results were: Larry Schill 289.1 feet, Brandon Bults 279.5, Ryan Kieswetter 275.8, Javan Martin 270.1 and Trevor Poot 264.1. The current leader in the “Queen of the Pull” competition, sponsored by Shawridge Farms and Pit King, is Sydney Carson. King of the Pull officials thanked Pride Seeds Canada for sponsoring the track equipment for the events. The competition continues at the Drayton Fair on Aug. 5. For information and rules visit www.kingofthepull.com.

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By Rev. Calvin Brown

Is Canada becoming an intolerant society? Why does it seem that many public commentators extol the virtues of inclusiveness and diversity when it comes to changing the traditional values but are intolerant of those who wish to affirm the Christian values that have made Canada one of the most desirable nations in the world in which to live? The issue that brings this question to mind is the recent decision of Ontario’s top court that dismissed an appeal from the private Trinity Western University, effectively denying its proposed law school accreditation in the province. The Law Society of Upper Canada, the Lawyers’ Professional Guild accrediting body, decided that because the school required

all students to agree to live according to Christian morals while in attendance there that it should be considered discriminatory to LGBTQ. The conduct code includes requiring students to abstain from gossip, obscene language, prejudice, harassment, lying, cheating, stealing, pornography, drunkenness, and the offending clause “sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman.” The university has made clear that anyone may attend their classes, but all must concur with a standard of living that does not contradict deeply held ethical and moral standards. This does not seem unreasonable to me in a nation that prides itself on being tolerant. It seems tolerance is limited only to some. The Ontario panel of three judges admitted the university’s religious free-

dom had been infringed upon but determined that the university had discriminated against LGBTQ and denied the appeal. Trinity Western will appeal now to the Supreme Court of Canada. If this ruling is not overturned we may see increasingly that the courts will continue to subjugate religious freedom to a secondary position. Our places of worship will not have the protection of law but will be unable to teach or practice their faith that in any way may seem offensive to any other group in society. This is not tolerance of differences but squeezing everyone into a common mold. Rex Murphy, the well known commentator, notes this trend in the National Post. “To be a Christian in modern Western culture is to be the favoured easy target of every progressive thinker and every half-witted comedian. It is to

have your sensibilities and your deepest beliefs on perpetual call for taunts, mockery and desecration. “At a time when all progressives preach full volume for inclusivity and sensitivity, for the utmost care in speech when speaking of others with differing views or hues, Christians, as Christians, are under a constant hail of abuse and disregard. There is nothing too low or too vulgar.” Standards compromised Regarding the case in point, it seems it is not enough that LGBTQ students are welcomed to the university, now it must compromise its faith standards and at best muzzle any utterance that contradicts the current politically correct stance regarding sexuality. It might be a different case if the university had two different standards, but the standard for all is the same. There may be some who believe the standard

is wrong but it surely is the private institution’s privilege in this land to hold and practice these views. There needs to be tolerance and freedom of choice to choose the place that best suits your values otherwise there is no freedom. Just as people choose their places of worship or none at all so also we need to be able to study in an environment that looks at the topic from their own world view. Christians and others should have the right to study in places that respect their world view just as the secular community should be allowed to study in a place where reference to God is not considered relevant. Free speech and faith expression have long been valued in our land and it is extremely dangerous to our freedoms not to be protected from those like the Law Society, who force their own narrow view requiring people of faith to surrender

either the honest expression of the faith in society or be marginalized. The university and Christians in general acknowledge the lawfulness and changing social position regarding LGBTQ stance, but they are asking that they be allowed to have a space in this land where they too may feel free to express their own Christian faith and values within society without persecution. Freedom to express faith is a heritage we loathe to surrender. The Bible (Romans 12:1718) says: Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Trinity Western seeks to live at peace and let others live in peace. Christians and all freedom loving people need to stand with them in this time of challenge.

Spa day for ponies - Ponies came from all over to have a spa day at the Wellington County Museum on July 20. The My Little Pony phenomenon has grown in recent years to the point where many youngsters have at least one. For Alexandra Cook, right, of Palmerston, it became a passion to collect these colourful little ponies. Since her university days in 1984 she has collected over 800 of the ponies, now valued at over $4,000. “When I went into a store that had ponies for sale I couldn’t leave without buying one,” Cook said. To go along with her passion for collecting she also refurbishes ponies with days like this, bringing them back to their original splendour. Teagan Guse, left, was getting her pony washed and scrubbed as Phyllis Trimble looked on during spa day. submitted photo

Art fun - Children had wildly creative fun and set their “heART” free during Wild at heART day at the Drayton library summer reading program. The focus on July 22 was different types of art, including paper plate drawing, left foot drawing and crumpled paper painting. photo by Caroline Sealey

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Bonds of friendship celebrated in hole-in-one comedy in St. Jacobs WATERLOO REGION - Canada’s best-loved storyteller is back with more hijinks on the links, this time with a team of unforgettable women. The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse will be teeing off for 18 holes of laughter in The Ladies Foursome, Norm Foster’s hilarious sequel to The Men’s Foursome. Chronicling a completely different story, this time from the female perspective, the production takes to the stage Aug. 10 to 27. Imagine Sex and the City on a golf course. Margot, Tate, Connie and Dory play a round to celebrate the life of their dear departed friend Catherine in this fast-paced new comedy. Along the way, they discover just how little they know about her, or for that matter, each other. Conversations about motherhood, love, sex and careers are in full swing as the ladies foursome tees off on all of life’s problems - practically everything except golf. With startling confessions and reflections on the enduring bonds of sisterhood, this is one round of golf that drives laughs for men and women alike, theatre officials state. “The Ladies Foursome is smart, touching and above all else, very funny,” said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “The relatable characters and witty banter provide a fresh perspective on the journey through life.” Gabrielle Jones is Connie,

a television broadcaster with a proclivity for frivolous flirtations with men. Audiences may recognize Jones from her role as Alice in last season’s hit comedy Sexy Laundry, or from her role as Kate Jerome in Brighton Beach Memoirs earlier this year in Drayton. Fresh from her role as the hilarious Mayor Hyde in All Shook Up, Karen Wood is Margot, a woman who runs a successful construction company but is less successful in connecting with her estranged daughter. Stacy Smith is Tate, a stay-athome mom who, after her friend’s death, is worried she may have wasted her life by focusing on appearances. Audiences may recognize Smith from her portrayal of Barbara in the 2014 production of Run for Your Wife. Carmen Grant makes her Drayton Entertainment debut as Dory, a former Las Vegas singer who runs a remote Inn in Northern Ontario. Her intimate knowledge of their mutual friend causes competition within the group to find out who knew the “real” Catherine. Grant has worked with companies across Canada including Neptune Theatre, the Globe Theatre, the Segal Centre, and more. Marcia Kash directs the production. Kash has directed numerous Drayton Entertainment plays including The Crazy Time, Run for Your Wife, Boeing, Too Many Cooks, and more. She is joined by set and costume designer Douglas Paraschuk, and

Fore - The Ladies Foursome begins at St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse on Aug. 10 and runs until Aug. 27. Tickets are available www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 519-747-7788 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866). submitted photo

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official opening and groups of 20 or more are $36. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. The Ladies Foursome runs from Aug. 10 to 27. Tickets can be

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Summer sailing program offered for youths at Conestogo Lake

Summer sailing - Conestogo Lake offers a unique summer sailing program for children aged eight to 18. No boating or sailing experience is necessary to participate in the Youth Learn to Sail program. The program follows the CANSail curriculum using a combination of games, land activities and water drills. LEFT: Svend-Emil Poulsen skippering with Isaac Dippel as crew in a 420. RIGHT: Dippel recovering from a capsize. submitted photos

Grains analytical testing lab opened GUELPH - Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) and SGS Canada Inc. unveiled the Grains Analytical Testing Laboratory with a ribbon cutting ceremony last month. Grain industry professionals from across Ontario were in attendance on July 11 to mark the historic occasion. “This grand opening is the first time a producer organization and a private company joined to open a lab of this nature in Canada,” says Barry Senft, CEO of GFO. National competitors - The Palmerton Marlins Novice girls softball team competed in the provincial level tournament July 29 to 31 in Mississauga, coming home with a bronze medal and a ticket to represent Ontario at the national level in Winnipeg Aug. 17 to 21. The team will be holding a bottle drive this Saturday and Sunday at the Palmerston ball diamonds to help offset the cost to the players. Donors can also contact local players from Drayton for pick up or a donation: Rachel Lee (519-638-2854) or Raegan Cressman (519-638-5099). A GoFundMe page has also been set up for donations. From left: front, Haven LeBlanc, Rachel Lee, Jordyn Johnston, Emma O’Grady and Raegan Cressman; back, assistant coach Melissa Lee, assistant coach Ryan Martin, Billie Martin, Rachel Tisdale, Daphnie More, Alexa Harrison, Hailie Fischer, Meghan Ash, Sydney Iles, assistant coach Bruce Johnston and head coach Pat Ash. submitted photo

Creative Cats - Children at the Drayton Library Summer Program took a wild romp on July 26, learning all about feline friends including lions and the rare clouded Leopard. The afternoon was comprised of story telling, videos, games and crafting a lions head. photo by Caroline Sealey

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Summer a struggle for some food banks FROM PAGE THREE expecting a donation from Second Look in Arthur. However, there are a few staple items the food bank is currently seeking. “We can always use things like peanut butter,” she said. “It’s expensive to buy so you know if people donate it, it’s good. “Salmon and tuna and pasta sauce, they’re always in high demand, (and) beans.” The food bank serves about 35 clients with its monthly hamper program in the summer, which includes between 85 and 100 people. Donations are accepted at Foodland, at the food bank between 10am and noon on Tuesdays or at any local church. For large donations call 519-848-3272 to arrange a drop-off time. “Arthur people are very generous and they do give to the food bank,” Theurer said. “If they know there’s the need I mean all we have to do is open our mouths and say ‘you know we’re running out of food’ and wow, it just comes in.” CW Food Bank The Centre Wellington Food Bank is in need of specific items including: canned

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fruit, juice, canned meat (not tuna), macaroni and cheese, crackers, pasta and rice side dishes, dish and laundry soap and shampoo and conditioner. Items can be dropped off at the food bank or at local supermarket donation bins. Drayton Food Bank The Drayton Food Bank is pretty well stocked for the summer. “We’ve got lots of canned stuff, we’ve got a few (items) that we buy every week, we’ve got enough money for that, so no, we’ve been pretty fortunate, we’re doing alright,” said food bank volunteer Shane Stege. He said local organizations run local food drives throughout the year. Those interested in donating items can set up an appointment by calling the food bank at 519-504-2346 or they can drop off monetary donations to the Drayton Reformed Church. The Drayton Food Bank serves between four and eight clients a month. Palmerston Food Bank “We are actually very, very, very fortunate in that we get more than enough donations, be it food or money to keep us going, so we’re in an unusual position that we can serve everyone,” said Palmerston Food Bank president Barb Burrows. She said a large part of the security comes from local churches. “They do weekly collec-

tions, etcetera, so I won’t say we won’t take anything - but we at this point in time do not have to put a call out for necessities. We are more than able to handle that right now.” In June the food bank had over 30 requests. However, being well stocked, the main items the food bank is seeking are canned fruits and vegetables. “Right now we don’t really have a request out for school lunches of course, but it’s always nice to be able to give snacks out to anybody,” she said. However, Burrows did say it’s sometimes a good thing to deplete the shelves a bit in the summer in preparation for the Christmas rush. “Our goal ideally is to get the shelves a little bare in the summer because we do sort by best before dates and other things, at Christmas (and) the month of December we’re just swamped,” Burrows said. “You (can) just barely find cupboard space let alone sort for dates or anything else. It’s sort of nice to have the summer when it’s a little calmer and you can actually get organized again.” Burrows said one local church has different focuses each week for donations. “Which is wonderful because that way you don’t get the same thing over and over again,” she said. To make a donation, leave a message at 519-417-4774.

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