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Community News Volume 46 Issue 37
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Friday, September 13, 2013
Robinson takes second place at World Arm Wrestling event
At the car show - Nick Veldhuizen of Alma took his 1930 Ford Model A to the Fergus BIA Classic Car show on Sept. 6. photo by Mike Robinson
Fire department presents activity report MAPLETON – The latest quarterly report from Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson indicates local firefighters responded to 27 calls for assistance during the months of May, June and July. Firefighters responded to six fire calls, three calls for
public assistance and seven motor vehicle collisions and three other types of rescue calls during the three-month period. The department also dealt with seven medical calls and responded to one mutual aid call. A total of 16 training sessions were held for Mapleton
firefighters during the threemonth period, on topics ranging from auto extrication to confined space rescue. Nine members of the local fire department were certified for confined space rescue at a June 22 session at Driscoll Farms in Mapleton.
by Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD – Local arm wrestler Tyler Robinson came within one victory of earning a world title at an international competition in Poland last week. Robinson took part in the World Arm Wrestling Championships held in Poland from Sept. 1 to 8. Competing in the Disabled Men over 90kg category, Robinson finished in second place with his left arm on Sept. 4 and fifth place with his right on Sept. 5. Both categories were won by Russian arm wrestler Yusup Yusupaliev. Robinson, who was born with cerebral palsy, qualified for the global event by winning the disabled division at the Canadian Arm Wrestling Championships in Timmins in June, placing first in both the left and right arm categories. In Poland, Robinson said both left and right arm categories included about 10 competitors from Russia, Germany, Turkey, Ukraine, Brazil and Poland. To reach the final match in the left arm category he had to wrestle five times in a single day, against the stiffest competition he has ever faced.
Silver medalist - Tyler Robinson, right, of Moorefield took second place in the left arm competition in his division at the recent World Arm Wrestling Championships in Poland. Robinson is pictured with friend and training partner Jeff Oosterveld at a July 31 fundraiser hosted by Township of Mapleton staff and the Moorefield Optimist Club to assist with expenses for the trip to Poland. Advertiser file photo
“It was a lot tougher than any of the competition at the nationals,� he noted, adding, “It was a lot of fun.� Adding to the difficulty was the need to quickly adjust to a new style of competition, as competitors were required to be seated, while Robinson normally wrestles standing up.
The World Championships were held in a huge venue called the Sports Hall. “It was a pretty big arena,� said Robinson, adding that about 1,200 competitors were involved in total. Crowds were also much larger than Robinson was used to. Continued on page 3
Palmerston firm receives funding to increase production, pursue exports by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – MSW Canadian Plastics has received $250,000 in provincial funding to assist in building four new state-of-the-art production lines to increase production and help the company pursue foreign markets. The funding, through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund was announced by Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Dr. Eric Hoskins at the Palmerston production facility on Sept. 6. MSW makes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) wall panels and ceiling liners for use in commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential construction. The company supplies customers in Canada, the U.S., Central and South America and has recently begun selling to Northern European markets. “This important expansion will help to create nine new jobs and protect 12 more in this community,� said Hoskins at a press conference held to announce the funding. “ Today’s expansion is a smart strategic move that will open up more export opportunities for your company.�
Funding announced - Economic development minister Dr. Eric Hoskins announced $250,000 in provincial funding to help MSW Canadian Plastics of Palmerston build new production lines on Sept. 6. From left: Town of Minto councillor Mary Lou Colwell, MSW Plastics vice-president Joel Koops and Hoskins. photos by Patrick Raftis
“We’re thankful for the support of the Ontario government and the people of Ontario, which will help us expand production and also expand our reach into foreign markets,� said MSW vice-president Joel Koops, who also thanked the company’s employees, customers and suppliers for help-
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ing to make the operation a success. Town of Minto councillor Mary Lou Colwell said the municipality is proud the company chose to make its home base in Minto. “You have our 100 per cent support to continue growing as you are,� said Colwell.
On the line - Economic development minister Dr. Eric Hoskins, left, joins MSW Canadian Plastics president Steve Bosman, centre, and vice-president Joel Koops on a tour of the facility following a funding announcement on Sept. 6. MSW, co-owned by Koops and company president Steve Bosman, moved its manufacturing facility to the Palmerston Industrial Park from Listowel in October, 2012 and shares a building formerly used by Ebcotech for auto parts manufacturing with Listowel-based Ideal Supply, which uses part
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of the building for warehousing. In June, MSW Canadian Plastics was ranked at number 17 on the 25th annual Profit 500 ranking of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. The company was also ranked number three in the category of manufacturing and distribu-
tion. Ontario is accepting applications for the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund from qualified businesses that are growing and creating jobs. Hoskins said the program provides a 60-day turn-around time for applications. Sectors eligible for the fund include advanced manufacturing, processing, life sciences, information and communications technology, tourism and cultural industries. Since October 2012, the government has committed over $25 million through the fund, leveraging a total investment of $221 million. These investments have helped to create and retain about 6,000 jobs, states a press release from the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment. During other stops in the region on Sept. 6, Hoskins announced $1.5 million in funding for a $15-million project to make pleasure boat engine components at Linamar Corporation in Guelph and $1.3 million for Elmira Pet Products to purchase new equipment and technology to increase production.
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