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Donor clinic in Drayton exceeds goal GIFT OF LIFE - Canadian Blood Services exceeded the local goal, collecting a total of 59 units at a blood donor clinic at Community Christian School in Drayton on July 28. Among those giving the gift of life were: Dan Gallina, of Drayton, above, who has been giving regularly for the past year, and Eden Kinzel of Rothsay, left, who conquered her fear of needles because she wanted to help others. photos by Caroline Sealey
Firefighters respond to nine fire calls during ‘pretty normal’ second quarter MAPLETON The Mapleton Fire Department responded to 30 calls for assistance from the beginning of April to the end of June. Fire Chief Rick Richardson on July 22 presented his quarterly report to Mapleton council covering the period. The calls were fairly evenly split, with 10 coming in April, 11 in May and nine in June. Mapleton firefighters responded to nine fires during the three-month period. They also responded to five medical aid calls, one call for downed power lines, four calls for mutual aid from other communities, nine vehicle collisions and two false alarms. Richardson described the level of activity as “pretty normal� compared to last December and January, when ice storms and severe winter weather increased call volume. Richardson also reported that during the months of April, May and June firefighters
received training in: off road rescue, self-contained breathing apparatus, personal protection equipment, fire behaviour, firefighter health and safety, medical assistance, water rescue and driver training. The department also completed annual fitness and agility testing. In April, the Moorefield station hosted the monthly mutual aid association meeting with a presentation from the OPP. Members attended the Drayton Farm Show for two days to hand out fire prevention messages. Firefighters also attended the OAFC Zone 3 meeting and seven officers completed the provincial evaluators seminar in Fergus. The fire safety trailer and two firefighters assisted at a farm safety day at Maco Enterprises and the chief and deputies attended the Wellington County Fire Chief’s Association quarterly meeting.
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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - While the overall business climate in Mapleton is considered “very positive,� local owners are concerned about access to a skilled workforce and to high speed internet service, a local business retention and expansion report reveals. “The overall business climate in the Township of Mapleton is very positive, with 92 per cent of participating businesses stating that the community was good or excellent as a place to do business,� the report states. Over the past three years, it notes, the attitudes of most businesses have remained the same (80%), while 16% have become more positive and 4% have become more negative. In the past year, the County of Wellington and its seven lower tier municipalities undertook a county-wide Business Retention and Expansion project (BRE), focusing on four sectors: agriculture, health care, manufacturing and the creative economy. The local results, as well as results of the county-wide survey, were presented to Mapleton council on July 22. “When the Mapleton data was reviewed by staff and the Mapleton Economic Development Committee, it was found that as municipalities we need to find ways to
better promote, support and strengthen our local businesses,� Mapleton business development and marketing coordinator Crystal Ellis stated in her report. “It is also important for the municipality to take a lead in promoting Mapleton, and finding new ways to communicate with our businesses and residents.� On a county-wide basis, 77% of survey respondents consider Wellington a good to excellent place to do business. “In terms of what we heard, it’s a very good report card,� said county economic development officer Jana Reichert Ellis said the results from the BRE project reinforced the goals developed by Mapleton through its corporate strategic plan and economic development strategy. Those goals include: - long-term planning for sustainable infrastructure; - promote a healthy and vibrant community; - sustain local economy – agriculture activities and business opportunities; - retain existing businesses and help business grow; - ensure the township has the IT capabilities for businesses to operate now and in the future; - develop a marketing and communication plan; - promote artistic and cul-
tural diversity within the township; - develop a strategy to retain youth in Mapleton; and - develop an agriculture and local food strategy. “Mapleton businesses expressed that they were extremely satisfied with the quality of life and services provided in Mapleton,� the report states. “In addition to the overall Wellington County findings, priorities such as infrastructure, networking, learning opportunities and communication were highlighted.� The report notes use of the internet was described as “very important� for local businesses for promotion, buying and selling of products and services, research and administrative needs. It indicates 40% of businesses did not feel there were any barriers with access to internet, but 33% found internet speed was a concern. The report points out that 46% of the businesses surveyed indicated they have difficulty hiring. “Recruitment was primarily done through personal networks, local media, referrals from friends or current employee, and unsolicited resumes. However, retention of employees was not a concern with 88% not having difficulty retaining employees.� Survey participants indicated the hiring challenges were Continued on page 3
Tiffany Lenselink new FFAO ambassador All in the family - New Firefighters Association of Ontario (FFAO) ambassador Tiffany Lenselink, who represented the Minto Fire Department this past weekend at the FFAO Convention in Sturgeon Falls, is taking over the title from her sister, Brittany, the 2013-14 FFAO ambassador. The win was a history-making victory, as John Lenselink, father of the two Palmerston-area youths, said FFAO officials told him it was definitely the first time two sisters from the same community had captured the title in back-toback years. From left: 201415 FFAO ambassador Tiffany Lenselink, Minto firefighter Todd Boyne and 201314 ambassador Brittany Lenselink. The competition judging involves interviews with contest officials and a two to three minute speech on fire safety by each contestant. submitted photo
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Champions - The Arthur Aces PeeWee lacrosse team picked up a Zone 8 “C” championship in a tournament in Milton July 19 and 20. Team members include Mapleton resident Payton McIsaac. Front row from left are: Aiden McDougall and Brayden McDougall. Second row: Cooper Fleet, Brodie Rice and Jabe Verbeek. Third row: Garrett Warnaar, Zac Pratt, Erin Rooney, Alec Beauregard, Barrett Dobbie, Ryan Goetz, Aiden Barrina, Kyle Hartley and Tucker Van Tol. Back: coach Kevin Hartley, coach Brent McDougall, Payton McIsaac, coach Jon Fleet, Zack Drake, Liam Peters, coach Jeff Verbeek, Hayden DeGroot Rooyds and Seamus Johnson. Absent: Lane Morrison and Dylan Dallaire. submitted photo
Skills program aimed at helping aging workforce WELLINGTON CTY - Anne Ramsay, executive network director of Project Read, said jobs are shifting drastically, and older workers need to train for positions in the new digital economy. She points out that Project Read can help them connect with the training they need in Waterloo Region and Wellington County - training they’ll receive free of charge. “Older workers who lost jobs they worked at for decades are finding it harder than ever before to find employment - especially those who worked in the manufacturing sector,” she said. Ramsay said skills required for employment have changed in the past 10 years especially with more and more technology on the job. She pointed out free training programs are available during the day and evening - part-time and full-time - tailored to each person’s specific needs. The Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) training provides a vital foundation for skills training, apprenticeship and post-secondary education leading to employment in the new digital economy. “Last year, 25 per cent of the people who accessed LBS training were 45 years of age and older. Many of these people had been laid off from local plants in Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph and Fergus,” she Continued on next page
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Do ash trees have a future in the Grand River Watershed? by Janet Baine, GRCA Communications Specialist CAMBRIDGE - When it comes to the future of ash trees in the Grand River watershed, the news is grim. There are only two options for ash trees and the GRCA is doing both of these: arranging to take infested ash trees down before they become a hazard to people and property, and treating a few healthy ash trees with a bioinsecticide to keep them alive. Both options are costly. “Unless we see a significant surprise on the part of nature, virtually all untreated ash trees over a couple of centimetres in diameter will be gone in 10 to 15 years. In some locations, such as at the head office in Cambridge, it will be even sooner - seven to 10 years,” says Ron Wu-Winter, the GRCA forester. The ash trees are being attacked by the emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle, which has been dubbed “a beautiful killer.” The EAB was first found in Ontario in 2002 and was first noticed in the Grand River watershed at Puslinch Tract, just east of Cambridge in 2010. These were the first ash trees that fell victim to the Eurasian insect. Other ash trees within the watershed were so weakened last winter that they came down during the ice storm and wind storms. Cousin of the lilac and olive tree, the majestic ash trees were a popular replacement for the elm trees that had been devastated by Dutch elm disease, beginning in the 1960s. The attack on the local ash trees is already well under-
Combatting ash borer - A tree can be injected with a bioinsecticide around its trunk every two years. GRCA forester Ron Wu-Winter is selecting 200 ash trees on GRCA land to treat in this way. photo courtesy GRCA way in many locations within the Grand River watershed, an area the size of Prince Edward Island. The GRCA owns a lot of land and as a result has lots of ash trees with which to contend. Forests with more than 30 per cent ash face a serious threat to their overall structure and function once the ash are infested. Fortunately, there are not many of these kinds of forests within the Grand River, and they are not large. Most forests will survive the loss of these trees. The magic of ‘neem’ Another bit of good news is that healthy ash trees that are examined by a forester and found to be free of EAB can be treated with an bioinsecticide. The neem tree from India (the name is derived from the
Sanskrit “Nimba” meaning “bestower of good health”) has turned out to be a crucial weapon in Canada’s battle against the ash borer. In India, neem is regarded as a miracle plant. Everything from toothbrushes to painkillers is made from parts of this tree. The neem tree’s seeds are the source of azadirachtin, a natural insecticide, which is used in TreeAzin, the product developed in Canada to combat EAB. “TreeAzin kills EAB larvae and also reduces EAB fertility and egg viability when EAB females feed on the tree’s foliage, providing up to two years of protection,” according to Trees Canada. “TreeAzin is effective at protecting trees without causing damage to passing wildlife or pets, nearby
plants or gardens, pollinators including bees, or people. It is one of the few tools we have to protect healthy ash trees from EAB where they are injected, one by one.” TreeAzin is a systemic insecticide that can be injected directly into the base of the ash tree at several locations. Ash trees need to be treated with injections every two years for at least eight to 10 years in order to keep them alive. Treatment is only suitable for the trees that are still healthy, are structurally sound and showing little to no signs of decline due to the insect. 200 lucky ash trees Among his many other responsibilities, Wu-Winter is searching out 200 healthy ash trees at locations across the watershed to inject them with TreeAzin. In the ash tree lottery, these are the winners. The GRCA’s goal for this program is to save the unique genetic material in local trees. Another goal is to keep ash trees for their aesthetic value and the unique services that they provide, such as providing shade on a beach. Keeping these trees alive will allow future generations to see what an ash tree looks like. The trees being selected by Wu-Winter are usually within parks or near recreational areas. Not all 200 trees have been selected yet, but the plan is to have them all selected and injected this summer. In addition, cottagers at Belwood and Conestogo lakes can have the ash trees on their property assessed. If they are found to be healthy, the cottager can cover the cost of
the TreeAzin product, while the GRCA will cover the cost of the equipment and labour related to the injections. “There is a feeling of urgency to doing this, because we need to start injecting these trees before they start to decline. If we do it too late, then the success rate won’t be as high,” Wu-Winter says. Any trees that are not injected will need to be taken down. While the GRCA staff have been bogged down by tree removal in the wake of the ice storm last December, they are just at the beginning phase of removing infested ash trees. The removal program will accelerate, taking more time and resources in coming years. “Both options are expensive. We are treating 200 trees, so the bulk of the work is going to be hazard tree removal. The quantity of trees being treated is a token compared to the overall number of ash trees, but it is important for genetic preservation, and keeping the heritage of the ash tree.” The cost of treatment to the GRCA is $15,000 each year just for the TreeAzin. This is a significant cost to keeping ash within the watershed, but the cost of removal can be high for large trees. In some cases, especially in urban areas, it makes economic sense to treat a tree because the cost of removing a large tree close to a building is expensive. It can actually be cheaper to treat a tree for 10 years than to remove it. If you have ash trees you want to protect or if think your trees might already be infested with emerald ash borer, conj Gz G Gk
tact an arborist who has been certified by the International Society of Arboriculture to have them treated with this extract. Buy local, burn local EAB is the most recent in a series of species-specific attacks on trees that has resulted from invasive bugs inadvertently arriving in North America from afar. Local trees have little or no resistance to these foreign invaders and the results can be devastating. This has been the case with Dutch elm disease, beech bark disease and pine shoot beetle. All of these diseases were brought into North America from other parts of the world and then spread as wood was moved from place to place. Now some American states have laws that prevent people from moving firewood more than 50 or 100 miles. When you buy wood for camping, get firewood locally and burn it on-site. A campfire helps make trips to the great outdoors memorable, but firewood can also destroy the natural treasures that make camping and other outdoor activities enjoyable. In fact, firewood infested with an insect or disease that is moved to a further location creates a “hot spot” - much like in a forest fire. Once started, it spreads the pest and its damage to the environment much farther. While emerald ash borer is established in many parts of the Grand River watershed, signs of it haven’t been found at other locations, so the authority urges everyone to take care and buy and burn wood locally.
Project Read helps older workers access training FROM PREVIOUS PAGE said. “They were able to increase their skills and get other jobs. Ramsay said one of the big struggles now for local programs is to support
laid off workers who have exhausted their severance and Employment Insurance benefits looking for comparable work, and are now on Ontario Works. Ramsay says that along with contacting Project Read
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FROM PAGE ONE primarily due to community factors (those unique to Mapleton), such as lack of locally-available training, rather than province-wide industry factors. Specific jobs for which suitable candidates are in short supply, according to the survey, include: (grain) elevator operators, machinery operators, agriculture sales, refrigeration mechanics, skilled furniture builders, service technicians sales associates, field technicians, truck drivers, office personnel, management, farm labourers and general labourers. Councillor Andy Knetsch suggested local employers might have to find their answers outside the county, or even the country. “Just thinking outside the box, there’s lot of unemployment in western Europe – people who have university plus. Could we push the agenda where we would somehow approach people within those countries, people who are looking for employment?” he asked. Reichert replied that the Rural Ontario Institute is considering instituting such a plan on a three-county basis. “We’re looking at sector investment profiles – part of it is where to promote the sector and where to promote the county effectively – whether its
western Europe or wherever,” she explained. “And probably (Citizenship and) Immigration Canada comes in there somewhere,” suggested Mayor Bruce Whale. Whale said he was surprised the county report contains numerous references to “the creative economy,” noting “to me, that’s something I don’t see in the county.” Reichert pointed out the
term includes “everything from painter, to graphic designer to the architect.” Ellis noted the county has allocated $25,000 per municipality to assist with the implementation of BRE recommendations and a number of projects are under consideration for Mapleton’s application for the funding. A business incubator, similar to the LaunchIt Minto creative business incubator
recently opened in the Town of Minto, is one possibility. Business incubators provide affordable office space, opportunities to share services and equipment and mentoring to fledgling enterprises. “We’re looking at something with local food or agriculture as something that might be a best-fit ... We have people with the knowledge here already,” Ellis pointed out.
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Seek local workers first A discussion on a business expansion and retention survey in Wellington County and Mapleton took an unexpected turn at the July 22 Mapleton council meeting. In response to revelations that 46 per cent of businesses surveyed report difficulty hiring, councillor Andy Knetsch suggested the county look to western Europe in an effort to attract immigrants to fill positions for local employers. Wellington economic development officer Jana Reichert indicated the idea of courting immigrants was already under consideration. Certainly this is a country that was built on immigration and Canada’s development as a diverse, tolerant and prosperous society has much to do with our historically-welcoming approach. However, it’s hard to imagine the reason local employers can’t find the type of workers they are looking for is that they don’t already exist right here in Ontario, or in fact in Wellington County and, in many cases, in Mapleton. Survey participants felt hiring challenges were primarily due to community factors (those unique to this area), such as lack of locally-available training, rather than province-wide industry factors. If that’s the case, providing some locally-available training or highlighting existing options, might be more efficient than a global manpower hunt. Interestingly, the survey report indicates jobs for which suitable candidates are in short supply include: (grain) elevator operators, machinery operators, agriculture sales, refrigeration mechanics, skilled furniture builders, service technicians, sales associates, field technicians, truck drivers, office personnel, management, farm labourers and general labourers. While many of these jobs require specialized skills and training, we are not talking about the type of training that can’t be found within a 90-minute drive in most instances. If we can’t find people qualified or trainable for this type of work within our local population, or attract them here from communities around the province, we are perhaps in much bigger trouble than we think. Maybe some local employers should look inward and ask themselves if they are providing compensation packages commensurate with the jobs they are offering, or are they relying too heavily on the lower cost of living locally to attract employees who might otherwise gravitate to the cities. Our corner of the world offers many advantages over more populous regions in terms of lifestyle and cost of living. If we also have jobs to offer, perhaps all we need do is tweak our message, or perhaps simply turn up the volume. Patrick Raftis
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The 158th Drayton Fair runs Aug. 8 to 10 featuring a theme of Tractors Big and Small, Come and See Them All. New on the schedule for 2014 is an antique tractor display, which runs throughout Saturday. All makes of tractors, big and small will be on display courtesy of local collectors. There is no midway this year so the fair board is introducing new children’s events running from 12 to 5pm. Activities are geared towards children of all ages and abilities. Also on Saturday, at 1pm the garden tractor pull will begin, followed by the pet show at 2pm and baby show at 4pm. The event also features an OTTPA Tractor and Truck Pull Saturday night beginning at 6pm and a demolition derby on Sunday afternoon. Admission prices for the fair are adults $10; 12 and under free. Weekend passes for adults: $25. Family passes, new to the fair this year, are $25 for a family of four. The local fair is always a true celebration of local agriculture and community spirit and no doubt local residents and visitors are in for another fine weekend a the fairgrounds. Patrick Raftis
Food fundraiser - The Palmerston Novice Marlins held a charity barbecue on Aug. 1 at Drayton Food Market. Pitching in were Marlins, from left: Erica Culp, Erin Schill and Jana Bieman. The team was slated to play in the national championships in Whiterock, BC from Aug. 5 to 11. It is expected to cost around $30,000 for the team and one parent of each girl to go on the trip. Marlins officials say the community support has been outstanding. photo by Caroline Sealey
Local community saves lives Dear Editor: On behalf of Canadian Blood Services, I extend my sincere thanks to everyone who attended the blood donor clinic on July 28 at the Community Christian School in Drayton. Thanks to your efforts, 59 units of blood were collected – exceeding our goal of 58 and making a huge impact to the patients we serve as we head into another summer long weekend. We welcomed 14 first-time donors; you know who you are, we say thank you for taking that first step into the clinic to help save a life. The success of our Drayton clinics would not be possible without the assistance of the
many volunteers who help with promotion and looking after donors on clinic day. If you missed this opportunity to donate, there is a clinic on Aug. 14 at the Palmerston Community Centre, from 5 to 8pm. The next clinic at the Community Christian School in Drayton is scheduled for Sept. 22 from 3:30 to 7:30pm To book your appointment or for more information, please call us at 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) visit us online at www.blood.ca and download our GiveBlood app. Thanks again to all, and we’ll see you in September. Sharr Cairns, Territory Manager, Canadian Blood Services
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NOTICE OF COUNCILS INTENTION TO PASS AN AMENDING BY-LAW TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton intends to give consideration to a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove the Holding Symbol pursuant to the provisions of Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990. THE EARLIEST DATE at which Council intends to consider the By-law is scheduled for: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as Part of Lots 18 & 19, Concession 10, Plan 61R10895, Parts 13 to 26, with frontage on Faith Drive. The location is shown on the map below. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the By-law is to remove the holding symbol from the subject lands. The holding provisions were applied to the lands in order to ensure Council is satisfied that sufficient municipal sewer and water services have been allocated for the development. Once the holding symbol has been removed, the regulations of the Residential (R1C) Zone and all other applicable regulations of the Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law 2010-080 shall apply to the subject land. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).
TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON 2013 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TAKE NOTICE that the 2013 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.
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Cancelled Regular Meeting of Council Note Time Change: was 1:00 p.m. now 7:00 p.m.
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Metzger on a mission in Winnipeg
House fire - Centre Wellington Fire Department’s Fergus and Elora stations were called to the scene of a house fire in Alma at around 6:10pm on July 30. A Mapleton tanker was also called to the fire, which caused Wellington OPP to close a portion of Peel Street West (Wellington Road 17) in Alma. The fire originated in a clothes drier and caused minimal structural damage and some smoke damage. No one was injured. photo by Caroline Sealey
Fresh vegetables enhance summer dining by Jennifer DeGrandis Graham, Dietician MAPLETON - It’s that wonderful time of the year, summer! Time to take advantage of those fantastic fresh fruits and vegetables. They taste great and they are good for you too. Let’s talk vegetables. Why should you eat them? Eating vegetables provides many health benefits. They are low in calories, high in fibre, high in antioxidants and loaded with vitamins. They are also very colorful. Did you know the different colors provide different antioxidants? (Antioxidants are chemicals that defend healthy cells in your body from damage caused by destructive free radicals.) Red gives you: Lycopene, an antioxidant that helps reduce the risk for several different types of cancer and anthocyanins, an anti-inflammatory that helps protect blood health and nervous system health. Yellow/Orange gives you: Beta carotene, an antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease; maintains eye health; and helps boost the immune system. Bioflavonoids, which work with vitamin C to help reduce the risk of cancer, strengthen the bones, keep skin healthy; and lower the risk of heart attacks. Green gives you Alicin which helps control your blood
New leader in blood clinic church challenge DRAYTON - A new leader has been declared in the Church Challenge held during the recent blood donor clinic here. Community Mennonite Fellowship has been knocked off the podium. “With a four per cent lead, the new champions ... Drayton Reformed Church, have earned bragging rights until the next clinic,” says Sue Bauman, local Canadian Blood Services volunteer. All local congregations are encouraged to join the challenge on Sept. 22 at Community Christian School. To book an appointment visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888236-6283.
pressure, cholesterol and helps your body fight infection; and Lutein an antioxidant that helps keep your eyes healthy Vegetables and fruit make up the largest arc of Canada’s Food Guide Rainbow, which recommends at least one dark green, and one orange vegetable each day. Dark green vegetables include broccoli, romaine lettuce, kale and spinach, while carrots, sweet potatoes and winter squash are great orange vegetables. Here are some tips to help you eat more vegetables. Buy fresh vegetables in season. They cost less and are likely to be at their best flavor. Plan some meals around a vegetable main dish, such as vegetable stir-fry or soup. Try a main dish salad for lunch. Include a green salad with your dinner every night. Shred carrots or zucchini into meatloaf, casseroles, quick breads and muffins. Include chopped vegetables in pasta sauce or lasagna. Use pureed, cooked vegetables such as potatoes to thicken stews, soups and gravies. These add flavor, nutrients and texture. Grill vegetable kabobs as part of a barbecue meal try tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions. Keep a bowl of cutup vegetables in a see-through container in the refrigerator. Carrots and celery sticks are the usual but try red, green or yellow pepper strips, broccoli flowerets, cauliflower or
cucumber slices. Make a point of storing vegetables properly to keep them fresh and safe to eat. Most fresh vegetables need to be stored in the refrigerator. Mushrooms Onions, potatoes, shallots, and hard-shelled winter squash don’t need to be refrigerated. They stay good for several weeks to a month when you store them in a cool, dry, dark drawer or bin. Garlic lasts longer in the refrigerator, so if you don’t use it often, keep it chilled. Knowing how to wash different types of vegetables properly will keep food tasting great and safe to eat. Before you start - wash your hands! Wash fresh vegetables under running water just before you are ready to eat or cook them. Now, you are ready to eat those fantastic vegetables. Great places to go for fresh vegetables are our local farmers markets in Minto, Wellington North, Elora and Guelph. Another great idea for fresh vegetables from September to June is the Good Food Box. This program is organized by the Seniors’ Center for Excellence, 519-638-1000. For more information about any of the free services offered by your local Family Health Team ask your doctor or nurse practitioner during your next visit, visit the website www. afhto.ca or google ‘family health team locations’.
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by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Matthew Metzger of Drayton flew to Winnipeg to begin his second mission trip with SERVE Winnipeg on July 17. SERVE Winnipeg is a week-long mission trip experience for youth/young adults with disabilities. The program encourages faith growth through hands-on service work, worship, small group study, personal devotions and fun fellowship activities. Metzger was part of the Hero Academy Blue Group. His identification tag read, “The colour of our group is blue. Fighting poverty is what we’ll do.” “I served God, prayed and shared the story of Jesus,” Metzger said. He was paired with a peer mentor who provided direct hands-on support. extra-curricular Daytime
events included a community carnival, motorcycle rides, archery and hay wagon rides. Evening activities consisted of a one-hour worship service followed by games. Accommodation and meals were provided by Covenant Christian Reformed Church. “The meals were good and I slept on an air mattress,” Metzger said. “I met a lot of old friends and made a lot of new friends.” Metzger worked in various locations around Winnipeg. At a senior’s home, he cleaned windows and doors and worked outside. The Hero Academy Blue Group organized and shelved items at the MCC Thrift Store. At the food bank, Metzger sorted and bagged potatoes. An exhausted but happy Metzger said, “I want to do this a lot. I like to help people. Where are we going next?”
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Patsy Cline legend lives on at St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre ST. JACOBS – Drayton Entertainment’s 2014 season continues with a memorable musical tribute to the legendary entertainer Patsy Cline. A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline makes a triumphant return to the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre after its record-breaking run 14 years ago. This engaging musical presentation features 21 of Cline’s greatest hits while taking the audience on a journey through her life and career. Conceived and written by Dean Regan, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline has enjoyed major productions across the United States and Canada, along with a National Tour in 1995. In addition to the previous St. Jacobs production in 2000, past Drayton Entertainment productions at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend and King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene received tremendous audience response. “Patsy Cline was an entertainer who had a truly remarkable career,” says artistic direc-
REBECCA POFF tor Alex Mustakas. “Audiences identify with the emotion in her music, especially when they have a context of the events that shaped her life.” Cline led a life filled with ups and downs, from humble beginnings in dusty roadhouse bars in small-town Virginia to a meteoric rise as the toast of the Grand Ole Opry until her untimely death in a plane crash in 1963. Although she was famous for only a few years,
Cline’s impact on the music industry was, and remains, enormous. Her brief career produced the number one jukebox hit of all time, Crazy, which set a new standard for Nashville country. Also included in her rich musical legacy are such classics as I Fall to Pieces, Back in Baby’s Arms, Walkin’ After Midnight, Your Cheatin’ Heart, Faded Love, and Sweet Dreams. Rebecca Poff brings the memory of the legendary singer back to life with exuberance and warmth. Poff has appeared in numerous Drayton Entertainment productions over the years but she is perhaps most well known for her recent portrayal of the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music where her rendition of Climb Every Mountain was praised by audiences and critics alike. Stuart Dowling shares the stage with Poff playing the multi-faceted role of “The Little BigMan,” the Winchester, Virginia DJ who Continued on page 7
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By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church
Finally, steps to forgiving others Last week I got an email from Mr. Sanchez telling me that the United Nations has just sent me $300,000 and the money is waiting for me in a Western Union account in the UK. I chuckled and spent a few minutes thinking about the huge party I could throw for all my friends with the money. Because, that’s where my mind is right now – feeling nothing but gratefulness for the blessing of the people in my life. Each and every one of them! But then, the cynical and sarcastic side of me thought: “Oh sure … as if the United
Nations doesn’t have enough on its plate right now!” And it surely does. Wars and violence and cruelty and murder … we’re hearing about it every day in so many places in the world. In some cases, it seems like people are the embodiment of evil. There is no reason that we can determine (from our Canadian perspectives) why school girls would be kidnapped; children would be bought and sold into slavery; women would not have full rights in a country; or that minorities would live fearful lives, other than sheer evil intent and the coldheartedness of people. The other reason for the wars is nothing but greed and an inability to practice forgive-
ness. I am a huge admirer of Bishop Desmond Tutu who is, in my opinion, one of the most thoughtful and wise people in our world today. It seems to me that his wisdom comes straight from a holy source, by whatever name you call that source. In his latest book, written with his daughter Mpho Tutu, he says: “Forgiveness is nothing less than the way we heal the world. We heal the world by healing each and every one of our hearts. The process is simple, but it is not easy” (The Book of Forgiving, Ed. By Douglas C. Abrams, published by Harper One, New York, N.Y, 2014). Most books and articles about forgiving tell us that it is beneficial to our health to for-
give. As observers of what is going on in Israel and Palestine right now, it is easy to assume that people would not be dying and suffering if just one of the sides could “turn the other cheek” and resist the retaliatory strike. I don’t think the ancient philosophy of “an eye for an eye” works well for anybody. And of course, forgiveness and letting go of anger is the best thing we can do for our own hearts and minds. So, everyone knows it is best to forgive. But how do we do that? It is so much easier said than done. It’s also so much easier when we say it to someone else. When we’re not the ones feeling the hurt, we often don’t see what the problem is. There’s an unattributed
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Nature Canada celebrates 75 years with photo contest OTTAWA - In honour of the organization’s upcoming 75th anniversary this September, Nature Canada - Canada’s oldest nature conservation charity - is launching a photo contest to encourage Canadians to take advantage of the summer months, get outdoors and connect with nature. Until Aug. 31, amateur photographers and nature enthusiasts can enter their best nature photos for a chance to win a variety of prizes rang-
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inspirational saying making the rounds of Facebook that goes: “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our life.” Desmond Tutu has suggestions on how to achieve the inner peace that comes with letting go of our hurts and bitterness towards others. He outlines a four-step plan. But first, he writes something that I find very hard to subscribe to personally – even though I know that he is correct. I know that as a person of faith, the following “truth” as Tutu calls it, is something all of us would be best to believe. “I would like to share with you two simple truths,” says Tutu. “There is nothing that cannot be forgiven, and there
is no one undeserving of forgiveness.” And as the person who brokered peace and conciliation in South Africa after Apartheid, he should know. The stories he must have heard of man’s inhumanity to man must have been bone-chilling. So, what are the steps he says one should take to forgive and heal our world? In a nutshell: - tell your story; - name your hurt; - grant forgiveness; and - either renew or release your relationship. Good advice from a good person. In my own life, I hope that I can try these steps when the time comes. But mostly, I hope I remember that: ‘We heal the world by healing each and every one of our hearts.’
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At Royal Fortress Meadows, Trevor and Kimberley McKnight take great care and planning in their alpaca breeding program. What is “Cria-tion time” you ask? Also known as a “cria crop,” it is the time of year alpaca babies are born. A cria is the name for a baby alpaca. s for of the Legislative Assembly, of summons for the election. second day; unless the return- Council and who would repWith an 11.5-month gestation, the McKnight’s oun- officers of the Crown, judges, Females were not allowed to ing officers shall see that all resent the township at county eagerly await the arrival of each new generation ities, coroners, gaolers, keepers of vote, but could be property the electors intending to vote council. to see the results of their intensive breeding By the late 1800s the reeve vil- houses of correction, priests, owners, in which case their have had a fair opportunity of selection tactics. These labours (or shall we say clergymen, ministers of the husbands were entitled to vote. being polled, and one full hour was elected by the majority of the labours of the “hembra,” female alpaca) are The Collector’s Roll was at one time shall have elapsed votes of the electors. t, at gospel of any denomination, brought to fruition during the birthing season, Elections continued to be and no qualified elector shall sions barristers, attorneys, solicitors, used as the voter’s list which extends from spring to fall. Who wouldn’t Elections were to be held during that time give or ten- held annually until the midAct in practice, members of the be excited to see inquisitive, adorable, fluffy cria nici- medical profession, professors on the first Monday of January der his vote, free access being 1900s, when the term for pronking all over their pastures? Returning allowed, in which case he may municipal council was changed and teachers of universities, in every year. The Daughter Morghan showing off Cuervo’s winning Trevor and Kimberley McKnight began their Trevor and Kimberley with their alpacas Tess and Molly Cria from Royal Fortress Meadows 2013 Cria Crop. at the 2010 Drayton Fair. the elections at 4 o’clock to two years. ribbons with the help of Kimberley’s nieces. deputy or close own- colleges and schools, all mill- Officers and his alpaca venture by purchasing seven alpacas in Now council is elected for a one ers, and firemen belonging to deputies were to hold a poll P.M. the first day, or at any 2007. Not yet owning a farm, they boarded their Trevor, Kimberley and their three young adult are all held locally within an hour’s drive. Quite shear their herd of 45 animals themselves after at a convenient place in the time before that hour on the four-year term. rs of any regular fire company. animals at Poots Corners, an alpaca farm outside children volunteering at alpaca shows. They have pleased with their results, they’ve brought taking an alpaca shearing course from an expert Both Maryborough and Peel second day.” To be eligible to vote one township. d be Palmerston, until selling their house and finding enjoyed vending at the Guelph Farmer’s Market home ribbons upon ribbons, including Colour shearer four years ago. The difference with the There were to be five coun- history books list the members The poll was to “comse, of had to be male, 21 years of Taking two years for the décor. young family Championships. Alpacas are judged according McKnight’s shearing from that of other alpaca in years past, as well as educating public with shopping experience and he credits his friendly The bright, attractive lighting, modern the hey evenproperty. offer a vegetarian menu. and age, a land owner (as described mence at 11 o’clock A.M., and cillors elected for the township. of municipal council from their to uproot themselves sub-division characteristics of their farms, is that they choose to shear their animals their alpacas on atmosphere display at the staffFall and Fair, family to fortheir theirconformation teamwork inand helping interior living design and a welcoming all Fergus walk through the door and the from aromas At the first meeting after incorporation until the year of for a candidate) or a tenant, held until 4 P.M., and may hip. in Elora, theyyou found a 10-acre farm to call their fleece. andordinary the Royal achieve his goals. He is thrilled to be contribute to the Drayton sense thisFair is no trip Agricultural to him toWinter osphere will captivate immediately. on the ground as opposed to using a specialized serv- resident in the municipality for be adjourned until 10 o’clock the election the councillors publication, 1998. minutes outside Drayton. drive Fair in Toronto. Kimberley has part farming enjoyed of thisthevibrant Alpaca community andcreates notes two it isend products: the shearing table. “The animals are less stressed on fill may a prescription. o offer own take out and catering services You were the previous 12 month peri- A.M. next day, and continue were to elect, from amongst submitted by Jean Campbell by theirtofarm every Nestled in“It’s between exceptional breed itself and the crop of the ground, and this way just Kim and I can do privilege, with another alpaca farm- for important him to give backstandard to the comvery exciting to bealong able to develop thislocalvery open Monday Friday 9amday. to 6pm mbers od before the date of the writ till 4 in the afternoon of such themselves, a reeve as Head of Barbara’s DogBefore Grooming and Country Airventure,” on er,says exquisite Shoppe alpaca fleece. advance their meth- the shearing ourselves rather than recruiting four of Hanna, educating the The areaScript youth for Agriculture munity. The Prescription supportsTolocal business adding urdays 9am to 4pm. or after Wellington Roadat7, The theyScript have a seasonal storeanother ods, the McKnights enjoyed travelling all other people to help,” says Trevor. Awareness teaching young all about schools’ fundraising initiatives and have activities Café is just way to Day, inspire residents to people a delicious experience welcome to farm visitors. Anand official over the Club. continent the best of educations the animal farming. One of theand most thememoPalmerston Lions The seizing Prescription shop dine local. He alsoand hopes it will inspire ners canand takeregularly the opportunity shop The McKnight’s invite those interested to farm sign doesn’t their lot yet, but look for rable from world-renowned leaders in the alpaca indus- come for a farm visit. Call or email first to make community that they’ve participated Shoppe and Fashion Shoppe offer customerother Palmerston businesses and events entrepreneurs prescriptions filled. The mark Prescription Moorefield. Township council togrocery be partfriendly of awith coffin. construction andlook were apeared Julysale” sign the “Alpacas for theira laneLearning from expert breeders, scientists, an appointment. But most of all, they invite you in repair was Guelph store the try. shopping hours: Monday to Friday 9am to take second at assisting Palmerston’s potential. offers complete pharmaceutical carethat in marks approved move at thelocal July Further investigation revealed reviewed by council Organizers ofthey’ll the Mapleton way. ComeInfall, have their “Alpaca Store” show judges, … all these areas of to try wearing something made from alpaca fibre. fundraising tothey support a local school. greetto They 6pm and Saturdays 9amthe tofleece 3pm. experts Free He is alsoMapleton quite pleased contribute by ment store setting. addition to home 23 meeting, following the preremains of afriendly 1900s-era at the July 9 meeting. Rodeo thein inaugural event sign up said getting gear the cold winter months interest continue develop and improve their ed customersHanna’s at thethe door two alpacas delivery topiothe surrounding area istoavailable for offering local employment. 30with years re, compounding services, andfor ostomy “Alpaca socks, mittens, and hats are all garsentation of a water and wasteneerabusinessburial ground. A total seven tenders was aShoppe terrific start toawhat they warm ahead, inviting clients to stay with soft,ofas… program, fleece and farm management. alpaca’s were winsome hit. prescriptions andbreeding every Wednesday seniors save of experience aThe pharmacist and The Fashion boasts complete ments that will spoil you with their extreme water ratea cria study bysparks Watson August were assisted receivedhim with the hope willalpaca become an accesannu- man garments. crop excitement with the softness, as well as keep you dry and warm come inlowsouthern Ontario there areDrop many 15%. by for aWhile pleasurable shopping and inHere identifying the needs of upscale luxurious women’s fashions and and261 Associates. Council then brings its own the cool months ahead. Once you’ve tried alpaca, to The go arrival tender being submitted GJRto participate tradition in the township. Through their involvement the alpaca ofMain everySt., new birth, spring opportunities thedecided show ring. dining experience, Palmerston. the local community - by working hardCouncil withinthe cluding al unique wedding and reception with instructed staff toit’s proceed with ahead with a Rockton switch metered Construction Ltd.new of Kitchener, An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 they are accessories, active members of toAlpaca … time to shear the luscious you’ll never want to wear anything else,” the Alpaca Ontario Spring Show, Fair and special ThetoPrescription Shoppecrop and Fashion Shoppe: town develop business models that work. ns, partyindustry, favours, hair care water use in of519-343-3912. Drayton and The at a will bid price $73,991 plus people took part in plus aCanada. variety Ontario and Alpaca find isofto fleece offContinued the alpaca Canadian National Champions Script Café: 519-417-8574. Hanna’s goal continue to offer aCalvalcade one-stop ks and gifts for all occasions, home You onherd. next Trevor page and Kimberley McKnights state. of events from July 5 to 7 - a HST. The high bid was pretotal that may have been even sented by Nes-Crete Canada, Exclusive Brand Coffee ee higher were it not for some wet RR 5, Stratford, at a bid price Daily Specials of $114,247 plus HST. weather on the last day. Home Baking Service Centre & Mobile Repair A re-discovered pioneer Local resident Tyler FARM DRAINAGE Ltd. est. 1968 Home Cooking Robinson became a national cemetery in Drayton was slat•• Service & Parts be declared an official champion. 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