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Mapleton fire, building departments support firefighter safety initiative
Furrow Queen - 2015-16 Wellington County Queen of the Furrow Allison Witzel, of Alma, poses with a bell that was custom-made for the Wellington County Plowmen’s Association. The association is donating the bell for the 2016 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. It will be auctioned off at the IPM in Harriston this September. The bell was on display at the Wellington County Plowing Match in Puslinch Township on Aug. 18. Additional photo on page 6.
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Mapleton fire and building departments are recommending council endorse a private members bill aimed at improving safety for firefighters. On March 17, 2011, a fire claimed the lives of North Perth Fire Service members Ken Rea and Ray Walter. Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece is working on a new fire safety initiative to help address one of the factors in that tragic accident: firefighters had no way of knowing the building used truss and lightweight construction. “Lightweight- and trusstype construction is increasingly commonplace,” Pettapiece explained. “But unless it is identified, it can pose serious risk to responding firefighters. That’s why they need as much information as possible - as soon as they arrive on scene to assess the risk and plan their attack.” Pettapiece is working on a private member’s bill to make sure firefighters have better information. It would require most commercial and industrial buildings, as well as apartment complexes of three or more
units, to display an emblem alerting fire crews to the building’s use of truss and lightweight construction. Truss- and lightweighttype construction is used in almost every new home and in building renovations. The term generally refers to construction using building components that bear the weight of the building with a minimum amount of materials, rather than “overbuilding,” states an Aug. 17 press release from Pettapiece’s office. The release states that tests conducted by the National Research Council Canada show the times to reach structural failure during a fire for truss and lightweight construction were 35 to 60% shorter than that for solid wood joist assembly. Structural failure can happen in as little as six minutes. Pettapiece modeled his bill after a bylaw passed in the City of Stratford, which requires buildings using truss and lightweight construction to post an emblem by their door. Municipalities including West Perth, Perth East and Perth South have passed similar bylaws.
The MPP credits the hard work of firefighter Mike Lukachko, who championed the initiative in Stratford. Pettapiece says he also worked closely on the bill with fire chiefs from across PerthWellington including chiefs Chris Harrow (Minto), John Paradis (Stratford), Bill Hunter (Perth East and West Perth) and Ed Smith (North Perth). “My bill is named after Ken Rea and Ray Walter, who lost their lives in service to their community,” said Pettapiece. “If passed, this bill will add a measure of safety to responding firefighters. It could very well save lives.” Over the summer, Pettapiece says, he has consulted stakeholders across the province on his bill. Last week he met with fire officials in the City of Windsor; in the coming weeks he will travel to the Kenora and Ottawa areas. Pettapiece plans to formally introduce his bill in the legislature in the fall. Debate is scheduled for Oct. 20. A report recommending council endorse the bill was on the agenda for the Aug. 23 council meeting, held after the Community News’ deadline.
Organizers seek new volunteers as excitement builds for Terry Fox Run
Steady tilling - Crystal Ellis of Mapleton was among a group of County of Wellington employees trying their hand at tilling the land at the Wellington County Plowing Match hosted by Rolf and Jenn Deter on the Don Inglis Farm in Puslinch on Aug. 18. photos by Patrick Raftis
Diners learn about plowing history at August congregate gathering by Caroline Sealey PALMERSTON - With Wellington County hosting the 2016 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in September, Seniors’ Centre for Excellence program coordinator Helen Edwards elected to focus on plowing history at the August congregate dining program. The event, held in
Palmerston, featured Wellington County Museum and Archives program assistant Kyle Smith’s presentation titled Under the Plow, Furrow into Your History. Smith began by stating, “The plow was the most important invention influencing society. This simple piece of equipment was a builder of civilization, shaper of our world, and
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the IPM is a celebration of this great invention.” In Europe the early design of a plow was a simple hoe and digging stick which cut furrows in the soil for seeding. The aeration of the soil produced a more productive soil. Early plows worked well in soft soil but harder soils required a heavier plow and oxen to pull Continued on page 4
DRAYTON - Organizers are ramping up for the Drayton Mapleton Terry Fox Walk/ Run/Cycle event on Sept. 18. The organizing committee “is looking to build on the contributions from this generous community,” which last year supported 193 participants, raising over $30,250, states a press release from the group. This was the largest total in the last five years and “it was heart-warming to see everyone pull together for the fight against cancer,” said committee member Louise Ellis. She notes the Mapleton Drayton Terry Fox organizing committee looks forward to “this awesome community’s continuing and growing spirit for the 2016 Terry Fox event.” On Sept. 18, participants are invited to walk, run or cycle down a 2km or 10km path to continue to make progress in the battle against cancer. Sponsor forms are available for pick-up at various locations through: Drayton and Moorefield Royal Bank locations, Blooming Dale’s, Drayton Food Market,
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Gourlay’s Store and Dobben’s Hardware. “In our experience, when community members are approached to support the Terry Fox project - they reach generously into their pockets,” stated Ellis. “To know that donations are applied to research rather than burdensome administration costs, puts the Terry Fox Foundation ahead of other organizations that struggle with this challenging balance.” She added the Terry Fox Foundation scores an A-plus on The Money Sense’s list of charities run most efficiently. This year also brings some change to the local run. Longtime organizers Terry Fox organizers remain steadfastly supportive, but are looking for new volunteers. “Many on the committee have provided over 20 years of volunteer service. The process for organizing this annual September day is well established and we are ready to pass the reins to a refreshed team, with new ideas and energies,” said Ellis, who invites any-
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Car shows coming to Alma, Palmerston ALMA - The 2016 Alma Car Show and Swap Meet takes place on Aug. 27 at Wallace Cummings Park here from 9am to 2pm. Hosted by the Alma Optimist Club, the event includes live music, food, a swap meet and a beer garden. For more information, contact Carol or Dave Geddes at 519-846-0590. Palmerston show The Palmerston Car and Pickup Show is set for the following day at Heritage Park. The show runs from 11am to 4pm. For more info call Pete 519-343-2907 or Dwight 519343-4154. The featured car at this year’s show is a 1986 Monte Carlo SS owned by Brian Rogers of Palmerston.
International visitors - Wellington County Junior Farmers and international visitors attended the Grand River Raceway on Aug. 8 as part of a tour of the area.
Junior Farmers host international visitors Featured vehicle - An 1986 Monte Carlo SS owned by Brian Rogers, shown here at the 2012 Clifford Truck Show, will be the featured car at the Palmerston Car and Pickup Show on Aug. 28. Community News file photo
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WELLINGTON COUNTY - During the week of Aug. 7 Wellington County Junior Farmers hosted five international delegates. They came from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. While in Wellington County they had a chance to experience goat farms, dairy farms, trout farms and also learned how to make a horse buggy. After being in Canada for nearly 11 weeks (for most of them), the local Junior Farmers thought it would be nice to show them other aspects of Canadian culture, in addition to farming. On Aug. 8, they experienced the Elora Raceway, where they got to meet a race horse and also had a race named after them. On Aug. 11, they visited
Trip to raceway - Wellington County Junior Farmers recently visited the Grand River Raceway in Elora with a group of international delegates. submitted photos Dixon’s Distillery, Guelph’s first craft distillery. “It was fascinating to see the processes from start to finish,” club officials note. The group topped its week off by attending the Junior
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The Township of Mapleton will receive written proposals from interested parties for the leasing of municipally-owned lands for agricultural use. Interested parties should provide a written proposal for leasing of the following lands on an annual fee basis: 1. Approximate 26 acre workable parcel located adjoining the Drayton Industrial Park and legally described as MARYBOROUGH CON 11 PT LOT 17;RP 61R10225 PART 4 (one year lease term only); and 2. Approximate 18 acre workable parcel located adjoining the Mapleton Lagoon Lands and fronting on Sideroad 15 with civic address of 7101 Sideroad 15 (minimum 5 year lease option); Successful proponent will be required to enter into a formal lease agreement with the Township. A copy of the Terms and Conditions of the Lease Agreement can be obtained at the Township office or as noted below. For more details contact Laura Aston at laston@mapleton.ca or by telephone at 519-638-3313 All proposals should be returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Request for Proposal 2016-09 - Leasing of Municipally-Owned Agricultural Lands” and received at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Offices located at 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton, ON by 12:00 Noon on September 9, 2016.
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Handcar races back on track Handcar races - The Handcar Races returned to Palmerston, hosted by the Railway Heritage Museum on Aug. 20. TOP: Among those on hand were this team of local politicians, from left: Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, Minto councillors Ron Elliott and Dave Turton, Minto Mayor George Bridge and Perth-Wellington MP John Nater. ABOVE: Action from the races. LEFT: Stacey Zegers and Al Rowe provided entertainment for spectators and participants at the event. photos by Patrick Raftis
Palmerston fair on this weekend PALMERSTON - Fairgoers can expect a sweet time at the 2016 Palmerston Fair from Aug. 26 to 28. “How Sweet it is … Honey!” is the theme of the fair, which officially opens at 7:30pm on Aug. 24 with the Ambassador of the Fair competition at the local community centre. “Honey bees are a vital part of both agriculture and our ecosystem,” states Palmerston Agricultural Society president Mike Holzworth in a message to fairgoers. “Without bees, like farmers, there would be a lot of hungry
Tourney cancelled DRAYTON - A golf tournament planned to raise funds for a local skate park project has been cancelled - for now. Organizers of the first annual Drayton Chop House Golf Tournament, which was set for Aug. 21, was cancelled due to a lack of committed participants. Organizers state they are considering rescheduling the tournament for the fall.
people.” Parade participants will assemble at Lawrence Park at 5:45pm on Friday night for the parade, which begins at 6:30pm. Following the parade the arena opens to the public. There will be bouncy castles and a maze on site. Displays, exhibits and the popular Taste of Minto event are all on the Friday night schedule, along with Kids Zone activities. Saturday events begin with a farmers breakfast at the community centre from 8 to 11am. Other Saturday events
include a tailgate garage sale, reptile show, farmers market, pet show, Tiny Tyke Dairy Show, 4-H Dairy Show and kids’ pedal tractor pull. The Auction of Champions will be held at 8pm in the community centre and Saturday wraps up with a Box Car Movie Night in the Grant’s Service Centre parking lot. Sunday begins with a community church service at 10am, followed by events such as a Teddy Bear Picnic, Cow Plop Bingo, dabber bingo, a dog agility show and pig races. A roast beef dinner, from 4 to 6:30pm, wraps things up.
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A worthy initiative Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece has put forward a proposal that could save the lives of firefighters in Ontario. Pettapiece is working on a private member’s bill that would require most commercial and industrial buildings, as well as apartment complexes of three or more units, to display an emblem alerting fire crews if the building was erected using truss and lightweight construction. According to a press release from the MPP’s office, truss - and lightweight-type construction is used in almost every new home and in building renovations. The term generally refers to construction using building components that bear the weight of the building with a minimum amount of materials, rather than “overbuilding.” The release states tests conducted by the National Research Council Canada show that the times to reach structural failure during a fire in a building with truss and lightweight construction are 35 to 60% shorter than for solid wood joist assembly. Structural failure can happen in as little as six minutes. Pettapiece modeled his bill after a bylaw passed in the City of Stratford, which requires buildings using truss and lightweight construction to post an emblem by their door. Municipalities including West Perth, Perth East and Perth South have passed similar bylaws. In developing the bill, Pettapiece said he worked closely on the bill with fire chiefs from across Perth-Wellington, including Chris Harrow (Minto), John Paradis (Stratford), Bill Hunter (Perth East and West Perth) and Ed Smith (North Perth). He also credited the work of firefighter Mike Lukachko, who championed the initiative in Stratford. Mapleton’s fire department and building department are both supporting the initiative and a report from local Fire Chief Rick Richardson was before township council at the Aug. 23 meeting, recommending councillors add their endorsement. It’s an initiative that is well worthy of support and our local MPP should be commended for recognizing a serious problem and taking appropriate action. Patrick Raftis
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Spectacular view - Fine weather on Aug. 20 saw many enjoying the water at Conestogo River and on the lake. This image was captured from the Conestogo Dam on Saturday. photo by Mike Robinson
Congregate diners learn about plowing history FROM PAGE ONE it. The work was exhausting and slow. Most farmers could not afford oxen so a communal style farm evolved comprised of small plots of land. Early plows were also often pulled by people. The Black Death, Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment brought changes to agriculture. With many farmers living in impoverished conditions, Europeans sought out a new life in North America. Land was plentiful, available and hope prevailed. Between the 19th and 20th centuries inventors produced tractors that were able to plow land not previously used in agricultural production. The 1930s Dust Bowl frustrated farmers as equipment was available but the lack of rain and loss of topsoil made the land unworkable. The Green Revolution following the Depression saw scientists and agricultural colleges researching methods to make
farming more efficient with the use of various sprays, including pesticides and herbicides. “Plowing matches are as old as plowing itself. Matches started any time that two men competed to see who could plow a field the fastest and straightest,” Smith said. “By the 1800s rules and regulations were drawn up for plowing competitions. Over 300,000 people attend the Irish National Ploughing Championships held each year. The IPM draws approximately 75,000 spectators.” The first documented match in Ontario occurred in 1846. By 1913 the competition took a form similar to today’s event. Competitors are judged on their plowing ability in different classes, including horse and mule, tractor - two furrows, antique tractor and junior division. Points are earned for straightness, cut, uniformity, coverage of grass and stubble, closeness, packing and firmness.
Since its inception in 1913 Wellington County has hosted five matches. The first to host was the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph in 1915, followed by the Beatty Brothers, Fergus in 1937; Jack M. Gilchrist Farm, Guelph in 1968; JD Ross and neighbours, Teviotdale in 1984; and Lewis and Mae Day along with Morris Day, Erwin G. Musselman and neighbouring farmers, Elora in 2000. This year’s hosts are Earl and Anne Schneider, Harriston. A longstanding competition in conjunction with the IPM is the Queen of the Furrow. Young ladies aged 16 to 25 compete for the prestigious title. Contestants are judged on their interview and plowing skills, speech presentation, how they present themselves in public, enthusiasm and confidence. The winner acts as role model for other young women and provides encouragement to future generations of leaders in the field of agriculture. Past IPM souvenirs includ-
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Rain damage - LEFT: Members of the Palmerston Lions Club were busy on the weekend repairing damage caused to pathways and newly-planted trees in Palmerston Lions Heritage Park by recent heavy rains. RIGHT: A waterfall feature recently installed in the park by the club. photos by Patrick Raftis
Market day - The Town of Minto’s Palmerston Farmer’s Market was a busy spot on Aug. 18, as customers enjoyed checking out the fresh produce available at the market, located at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum. photo by Mike Robinson
Public input- Mapleton Township and R.J. Burnside Engineering held an information session about the water system class environmental assessment study for the village of Drayton on Aug. 18 in the township’s council chamber. From left: Mapleton director of public works Jamie Morgan, Burnside project engineer Carley Dixon and Burnside vice-president Jeff Langlois received input and answered questions from residents and developers. The study was initiated by the township to review the existing water distribution system and to identify future water demands. Information from the evening is posted on the township website. The public has until Sept. 8 to provide input on the process. A comment form is available on the website. photo by Caroline Sealey
OPINION: Review of land use starts farmland preservation process GUELPH - The Ontario government recently released its Crombie Report – draft plans on the 10-year review of four significant land use plans for Ontario. These plans, released by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, cover the Greenbelt Plan, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conversation Plan, and the Niagara Escarpment Plan. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) participated in the initial consultations when most of these plans were first implemented more than 10 years ago. OFA has provided input and followed the review of these plans with keen interest as any changes to these plans have big implications for Ontario farmers. OFA Vice President Keith Currie was part of the six-member expert advisory panel that led the review process. OFA’s participation brought the interests of farmers and rural landowners directly to the panel, based on input from OFA members and local county federations. Farmland preservation has driven OFA recommendations throughout the review process for these plans, and was a key part of 10 recommendations OFA submitted on the first round of consultations in May 2015. An initial review of the recommendations for changes to the four plans shows a mix of outcomes for Ontario agriculture and rural landowners. OFA did not endorse
expansion of the Greenbelt. While some expansions were included in the Crombie Report recommendations, they are minor. It is our contention that firm urban boundaries coupled with mandatory intensification targets are more effective at preserving farmland than arbitrary greenbelt boundaries. The requirement for a new “agricultural impact assessment” for developments that impact agricultural land in the Greenbelt Plan and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and a recommendation that there be appropriate buffers between new urban developments and existing farmland are positive
responses to OFA’s concern about new urban development that abuts agricultural land. We also applaud the government’s commitment to better defin-
ing Agricultural Systems and their importance to agriculture in Ontario. OFA had recommended Continued on next page
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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, August 26, 2016
By Laurie Langdon
Peace (rest) There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. (Heb. 4:9,10) The Sabbath is never a day; it is a place. Neither is it a season; it is a life. The place is heaven and the life is forever. There, in heaven, you are never in need of security and it is never necessary to guard your interests or fight for your place, because you are surrounded with fullness and strength and because you are, in fact, immensely fortified. In heaven your territory has been unified under the reign of
Christ. He has absolute control over all that comes in and all that goes out from there and he is the manager of every detail within it. Furthermore, you are in complete harmony with his presence there and his work around you. There you live perpetually in prosperity, because heaven’s economy is not like any other. Your position is not determined by what family or status you grew up in or what you do for a living, but by the design of your brilliant creator. He made you with intrigue, he formed you in magnificence, and your status will forever be an expression of who he designed you to be. Neither is your position determined by trends, influences, commands or the private agendas of others, but by the
one who designed you in his impeccable image. In heaven you walk in perpetual rest. Having an immense sense of God’s blessing on your life, toils and troubles have ceased. The work has been done and you are now free to lay it down and live it up. And the great news is this: you have been called to the very same place on earth, just as it is in heaven. When Jesus said “It is finished,” (John 19:30) he was announcing that everyone who would become a follower of his would be entering a world where every work necessary to their full inheritance and blessing was completed. Hence, he has called you to an enterprise where you work, not to get things done, but to uncover
in an increasing measure the immeasurable supply of what has already been done. The work has been completed and now you have entered what the writer of Hebrews calls a “Sabbath-rest.” Now, as you walk out your calling, you discover that when challenged or threatened you possess a strong sense of serenity. There is never a need to become anxious because you are complete in Christ and jam-packed with his energy. You realize time and again that nothing can ever bring you harm because you have been massively protected by his glorious presence. You are at rest. Just like operating a bulldozer, you are moving tons of earth every day, building roads, moving
heavy objects and accomplishing immense tasks, simply by moving a few levers that are located easily within your grasp You are at rest. Just like a sailor, you are raising and adjusting your sails of loving submission to your heavenly father’s will, the wind of his spirit is blowing upon you, and you are being taken to oceans and lands you have never before known. You are at rest. Your spirit is in complete synchronization with his spirit so that everything that comes at you to destroy you becomes helpful to you. Everything that is meant to discourage you actually inspires you. Everything that is meant to turn you away from fulfilling God’s purposes actu-
ally draws you closer to his heart, as his will becomes more specific and the fulfillment of it becomes more invigorating. You are at rest. You are humbly fascinated with what you are becoming in his hands and you are modestly aware of your magnificence. Your position cannot be challenged. You are becoming what you were always meant to be. You are at rest. God’s blessing is on you, toil has become recreation and trouble has become affluence. And from this place you, along with all who follow Christ in this way, are seeing great battles won and incredible things accomplished since now “God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” (Phil. 2:13)
Review of land use plans starts process of farmland preservation FROM PREVIOUS PAGE that all four land use plans move under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, however the Niagara Escarpment Plan remains under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. OFA pushed for the need for consistency in language, policies and implementation across all four plans, but we are not seeing this outcome. OFA also recommended an end to the unique approval
role of the Niagara Escarpment Commission, replacing it with local municipal approval, but this change was not achieved. The push for farmland preservation never ends. OFA will continue to bring our grassroots view to government in the consultations that follow, to ensure these policies and plans preserve our most valuable natural resource and enable farming to continue to thrive within these protected areas. submitted by Mark Reusser, executive member, OFA
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The Community News, Friday, August 26, 2016 PAGE SEVEN
REVIEW: Smokey Joe’s Café a fast-paced musical revue featuring nine amazing voices by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – The final offering of the 2016 season at the Drayton Festival Theatre is a high energy musical review. Smokey Joe’s Café pays homage to a songwriting duo who churned out a string of hits made famous by a parade of popular artists through the ‘50s and ‘60s. The show, which highlights the music of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, is a straight up musical review which, unhindered by any significant effort at story-telling, provides a lightning-paced stroll through the duo’s chart-topping hits, including several by the King of Rock and Roll himself. All told, Leiber and Stoller wrote 20 songs for Elvis Presley, including Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock, which provide two of the more memorable numbers in this show. Smokey Joe’s Café also features iconic tunes such as On Broadway, Yakety Yak, Fools Fall in Love and Spanish Harlem. Love Potion Number Nine is among the show stoppers, with Lee Siegel taking the lead and Mark Cassius providing some intriguing vocals as well. Saved, with Aurianna Angelique leading the company through a raucous gospel-style number, closes out the first act with the audience left excited for what’s still to come. The nine-member cast also features Michael Clarke, Graham Scott Fleming, Kira Guloien, Jenn Kee, Shahi Teruko and David Lopez, all first-rate singers with powerful voices that do justice to the classic tunes they are provided. By the time they deliver a stirring rendition of Stand By Me, the opening night audience was spellbound and applauding by the opening strains of each number. While cast members were clearly chosen for their vocal talent, they did an astounding job of providing non-stop dance action, especially with the number of costume changes required to keep this type of show flowing. Each cast member got at least a turn or two in the spotlight and at no point did any of them
disappoint. Director and choreographer Mike Jackson expertly propels the cast through a show that moves seamlessly from number to number with plenty of action and flair. Music director Michael Barber leads a six-piece band that lets cast members show off their vocal powers and set designer Samantha Burson creates a glittery stream of locations for them to spin through. Costumes and lighting, designed by Adrienne Vranckaert and Jason Hand respectively, were showy and perfect for a production that calls for style and flash, although on a couple
of occasions it might have been possible to provide backlighting to a number without shining a spotlight right in the eyes of those seated at the orchestra level. Smokey Joe’s Café delivers just what it promises, plenty of fun and the feel of a night at the hottest joint in town. The show runs until Sept. 3 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Tickets are $44 for adults, $26 for youth under 20 years of age and $36 for groups of 20 or more. Tickets may be purchased online at draytonentertainment. com, in person at any Drayton Entertainment box office, or by calling toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
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Dance numbers - The company of Smokey Joe’s Café brings powerful voices and non-stop dance action to a show that keeps audiences enthralled throughout. submitted photo
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Campin’ & Jammin’ volunteers honoured
Longtime volunteers - Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society member James Walker, left, presented Edye and Pete Petrik with a plaque from the society in recognition of their 20 years of volunteering at Campin’ & Jammin’ in Drayton. The Petriks of Southampton are originally from the Drayton/Alma area and have been organizing the campground, among other duties at the event. photos by Caroline Sealey
Canadian champs - The Palmerston Marlin Novice team traveled to Winnipeg from Aug. 17 to 21 to compete in the U-14 Girls Canadian Fast Pitch Championship. After playing six games the Marlins advanced to the final gold medal game against Manitoba Interlake Phillies. The Marlins won a 7-0 mercy rule outcome, securing a gold medal. “The girls would like to thank the businesses and everyone that assisted them in making this possible,” team officials state. From left: front, Emma O’Grady and Raegan Cressman; centre, Rachel Lee, Rachel Tisdale, Jordan Johnston and Alexa Harrison; back, Meghan Ash, Daphnie More, Sydney Iles, Haven LeBlanc, Billy Martin and Hailie Fisher. submitted photo
Local author releases children’s book
Young performer - Twelve-year-old Mapleton resident Noah Schieck played two songs at the “Play & dance till the cows come home” event on Saturday night at Campin’ & Jammin’ in the park. Now in its 45th year, the Aug. 19 to 21 event drew campers and musicians from across Ontario to the Drayton Fairgrounds for a weekend of country music and good food.
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DRAYTON - Local author Glynis Belec recently released her seventh children’s book – Jesus Loves Me When I Dance - a rhyming picture book and the first in the Grand Memories series. Two years ago Belec gave up her private tutoring business and became a full-time writer and owner/operator of Angel Hope Publishing. “That has been my dream for a long time, although I do miss my students terribly,” said Belec. Her students were often her inspiration for stories and in some of her books she has fictionalized real situations. Belec is also an inspirational speaker and enjoys mentoring beginner writers, speaking in schools, leading writing workshops and particularly enjoys being published in the children’s market. Her work includes newspaper editorials, devotionals, stage plays, short stories, Sunday School take home papers, and nonfiction articles for children’s and adult’s magazines. Belec wrote Jesus Loves Me This I Know after being inspired by a photo shoot done two years ago by her daughter, Amanda Newton of T&J Studios. At the time, Newton’s daughter, Jocelyn had just returned from ballet lessons. “The lighting and the location was perfect for taking photos,” Newton said, explaining the impromptu photo shoot. Belec saw the finished photos and decided one day she would write a story using
Dress up time Unusual party - A wild and wacky dress-up party celebrating the end of the summer reading program at the Drayton Library was held on Aug. 12. The party marked the culmination of the favourite activities enjoyed by children during the summer. The reading program had 369 children registered and a total of 9,587 books were read. photo by Caroline Sealey
New release - Glynis Belec with granddaughter, Jocelyn, recently released her seventh children’s book – Jesus Loves Me When I Dance – a picture book for young children. submitted photo
them. So Belec and Newton set to work a couple of years later and Jesus Loves Me When I Dance came to fruition. It’s a read-along or read alone story for young children introducing them to the love of Jesus “no matter who they are, what they do or what they look like – basically a story of unconditional
love,” said Belec. Jesus Loves Me When I Dance is available on Amazon. ca or Amazon.com or in Belec’s bookstore at www.glynisbelec. com. It’s also available locally at Bloomingdales and Studio Factor in Drayton and in Palmerston at T&J Studios on William Street.