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Team Dippel steers through first season on race track By Caroline Sealey
Longtime volunteers- Alma residents Thelma and Morley Trask received the Tim Hahn Memorial Award and plaque from local T-Ball coach Jim deBock at the Alma minor ball banquet on Sept. 8. The Trasks were honoured for the time, energy and resources they have dedicated to ball in Alma. T-Ball players from the Alma area have enjoyed the use of Morley’s Meadows, a ball diamond on the Trask farm, for many years. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Two deaths in head-on crash in Mapleton MAPLETON - An Arthur man and a St. Marys man were killed in a head on collision here on Sept. 9. Trevor Vollett, 38, of Arthur, and Beverly Coveny, 74, of St. Marys, were pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on Wellington Road
12 near Wellington Road 45 in Mapleton Township. Wellington County OPP responded to the crash at around 3:30pm. Mapleton Fire and Rescue also responded, along with Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services.
Police say Coveny was driving a 2015 Ford Explorer towing a boat that was travelling south on Wellington Road 12. Vollett was driving a 2017 Jeep Compass northbound on Wellington Road 12. SEE CRASH » 8
DRAYTON - A newlyformed stock car racing team, Team Dippel from Drayton, has successfully steered through its first season at Full Throttle Motor Speedway in Varney. Team Dippel members include Drayton residents Isaac and Luke Dippel, Richard Geerlinks of Moorefield and former Mapleton resident Tyler Arnold, who now resides in New Hamburg. In his second year of competition in the fun stock class at the speedway, 13-year-old Isaac Dippel finished the season with 10 wins, 24 top five finishes and 25 top ten finishes, earning 1,824 points for an overall first place finish. Nicknamed “Lightning,” Isaac says racing is fun, win or lose. “I’m still number 18 and I’m driving a 2006 Chevy Cobalt that has more horsepower than the car I drove last year. The Cobalt gives me the power to pull away in the straight,” Isaac said. “I like my car because it’s quicker and smoother.” With his only fear being the wall, Isaac hopes to continue racing for a number of years, moving up to the mini stock class, with the possibility of another vehicle in his
Medal haul - Isaac Dippel, left and brother Luke, show off some of the medals they have earned in the Fun Stock classes at Full Throttle Motor Speedway in Varney this season. Photos by Caroline Sealey future. “The only thing that I wish would change in racing is the competitiveness. There are some drivers who need to take a more relaxed approach to the races. They need to have more fun,” Isaac said. Joining Isaac on Team Dippel is his younger brother, Luke. Just 10 years old, Luke continued to work on a car while doing an interview for this article. Competing in the kid stock class as number 01, Luke has earned the nickname “Thunder” at the
track. His accomplishments this season include seven wins. “When people ask me why I race, I say because I’m allowed,” Luke said. “I was scared at first but not anymore. It is fun.” Unfortunately Luke was in the wrong place at the wrong time on the track and was involved in a collision. His 1998 Dodge Neon, painted to resemble the General Lee of Dukes of Hazzard fame, was destroyed in the mishap. A 1996 Dodge Neon was quickly found to replace the SEE TEAM DIPPEL
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Mapleton youths part of provincial championship squad LISTOWEL Three Mapleton youths are part of a provincial baseball championship team. Moorefield residents Owen Ottens, Ethan Culling and Cody Frook are members of the Listowel Rookie Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) squad. The team is constructed of boys born in 2008 and 2009. The Listowel team qualified for the 2017 OBA Provincial Championships held in Wallaceburg, from Sept. 1 to 4, finishing the tournament with a perfect 6-0 record. Exhibiting exceptional defensive play, the team only surrendered 16 runs total in the tournament, officials say. Listowel topped a team from Wyoming in the final game 11-3, earning championship rings for their efforts. “Along with great coach-
ing this was a special group of boys with a ‘team first’ mentality which was one of the main reasons for their overall success,” Ethan’s father Jeremy Culling told the Community News. “Our three local boys were the youngest players and integral players on the team.” The team went also undefeated in league play this season, competing against teams within the Western Ontario Baseball Association. Team members include: Ethan Culling, Owen Ottens, Cody Frook, Jaxon McLaughlin, Kaleb Schouten, Tate Berfelz, Preston Henhoeffer, Noah Kaye, Liam Biesinger, Ryan Antoniadis, Kai Wick and Henry Meulensteen. Coaches include Curt McLaughlin, Chad Kaye and Curt Berfelz.
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Provincial champions - From left: Moorefield residents Owen Ottens, Ethan Culling and Cody Frook were members of the Listowel Rookie team that won the Ontario Baseball Association Championship for their age level at the Provincial Championship tournament in Wallaceburg from Sept. 1 to 4. The team went 6-0 in the tournament to follow up an undefeated regular season. ABOVE: One of the OBA championship rings earned by team members. Submitted photos
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car lost on the track. Using parts from the original car, the team had Luke back on the track after a three-week layoff. Competing in the kid stock class, Luke had to meet all the requirements set out in the track rules and regulations. These include vehicle weight limitations, frontwheel-drive-only vehicles, mandatory window nets and roll cages. Along with various mechanical rules, no air bags are permitted and radiators must only contain water. All tires must be DOT (US Department of Transportation) approved, standard, passenger car, street type tires. Safety equipment is inspected by speedway officials prior to each race. Mandatory five-point safety belts and shoulder harnesses, worn by each driver, must be manufactured within the past five years. Seat belts are required to be in good repair with no visual damage. Also mandatory are full-face helmets designed for multiple impacts and manufactured with fire retardant materials. Head and neck restraints, a neck collar, single-layer or greater fire suits, fire retardant gloves and racing shoes are also compulsory.
Team Dippel - Isaac Dippel, left, received the most points during the racing season in the fun stock class at Full Throttle Motor Speedway. After his last race on Labour Day weekend, Dippel was presented with a trophy for his accomplishment. Celebrating with him are teammates and sponsors Richard Geerlinks, Luke Dippel, Dave Dippel and Eliza Dippel. Submitted photo Moorefield resident Richard Geerlinks, who joined Team Dippel this racing season, played an important role in Isaac’s first year of driving at the Speedway. “He was like my partner and teammate last year, even though there wasn’t a team. He helped work on my car. This year he bought the car
I drove last year and he’s doing really well,” Isaac said. In his first year on the track, Geerlinks accumulated 1,450 points for a 10th place finish in the fun stock class. Geerlinks’ number 18 car came away with two topfive and 20 top-10 finishes. Team Dippel truck driver Tyler Arnold joined the team
late in the year, competing in the V8 pure truck class. In his first season on the track, Arnold raced his purple #12 truck in the last 10 races, earning 10th place in the standings. Arnold accumulated nine top-five and 11 top10 finishes and came away with 745 points. Eliza and Dave Dippel, parents of Isaac and Luke, both get extremely nervous during each of the team’s races. Still, they are excited for each team member and continue to support the team. Team Dippel members are thankful to all their sponsors: Dippel’s Family Garage Inc., Elmira Auto Supplies, Meulensteen Tire and Auto Services, Franklin Construction, Struyk Energy Systems Ltd., and Bob Schieck. With entry fees, pit fees, fuel costs, tires, repairs and driver equipment, the prize money does not cover the cost of running a car, making sponsorship important to the team’s success. The racing season at Full Throttle Motor Speedway runs from April to September, weather permitting. Schedules and information can be found online at www.fullthrottlemotorspeedway.com or by calling 519369-6969.
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Victory lane - Isaac Dippe, left, and Luke Dippel, right, after securing victories in feature races at the speedway in Varney.
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RETAIL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY For an agency store in DRAYTON LCBO RFP #2017-112 DRAYTON An excellent business opportunity is now available to established retailers in Drayton. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is seeking a responsible, customer-focused retailer to operate an LCBO Agency Store in Drayton. To qualify, the applicant must have an existing, currently operating retail business in the community and commit to operating the Agency store within established LCBO guidelines. To facilitate the sale of beverage alcohol products, the operator may be required to enter into separate commercial arrangements with the LCBO and domestic beer suppliers. The successful applicant will also be required to participate in a special LCBO server-training program to ensure the responsible sale of beverage alcohol products. Since 1962, the LCBO has authorized more than 200 Agency stores to serve communities that have requested service but where the local population is too small to support a regular LCBO or beer store. These Agency stores are operated by local retailers within their existing retail business. Agency store contracts are normally awarded for a five-year term. In communities where there is currently an Agency store, as the contract nears expiry, the LCBO will take into consideration the fact that new businesses in the community may have been established and will allow an opportunity for all businesses in the community to compete for the next five-year term. Operating an LCBO Agency Store provides a retailer with an excellent opportunity to increase revenue and attract customers while providing local residents with beverage alcohol services. Agency stores also deliver economic benefits to the community in many cases through job creation and increased customer traffic for local merchants. For this competition, the LCBO must receive requests for the application package from interested businesses by mail before end of business day Friday, September 22, 2017. The application requests must quote the following information: RFP #2017-112 Drayton Request for Application Package Procurement and Contract Management, LCBO 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1404 Toronto, ON M5E 1E5 Please note: An application fee of $100 must be included with your request in order to receive an application package. Make the cheque or money order payable to the LCBO only.
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In order to be considered for this business opportunity, applicants must submit to LCBO Procurement and Contract Management a completed proposal in the required format before the closing date and time, Friday, October 6, 2017, 3 p.m. local time. Late submissions will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
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Town backing double hatter firefighters Minto provides $100 contribution in support By Patrick Raftis
EDITORIAL By Patrick Raftis
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As the nature of work becomes more precarious due to a trend toward a “gig economy” defined by a rise in contract and temporary work, it’s good to see the Ontario government seems to have finally come to an epiphany on what is clearly a growing problem. Last spring the government introduced legislation aimed at ensuring workers at temporary help agencies receive equal pay for equal work, introducing paid personal emergency leave for every worker and stepping up enforcement of employment laws. This week, labour minister Kevin Flynn called the rise in temporary work “alarming” and promised changes to legislation that will encourage companies “to return to the day when they hired people full time.” Flynn’s pronouncements came on the heels of media reports that temporary agencies have increased by 20 per cent in Ontario in the past 10 years. Coupled with the government’s own report indicating more than 30 per cent of Ontario workers were in precarious work as of 2014, the numbers are indication of a trend that is literally dangerous. A Toronto Star series recently highlighted, among other problems, statistics showing under-trained temporary workers are more likely to be injured in the workplace than permanent staff. The common stereotype of a “temp” worker is an officebased employee brought in to cover brief absences by regular staff. That’s a far cry from today’s situation where “temporary” employees now make up a significant proportion of workers in many manufacturing settings. Use of temporary workers is not only a way for employers to lower costs (temp workers are generally paid less), it also allows them to reduce their responsibilities for employees. A major advantage is that companies avoid full liability and keep their Workplace Safety and Insurance Board premiums down because the responsibility for accidents on the job is transferred to the temporary agency. Flynn said the province’s ultimate goal is to take away any financial incentive to use a temporary help agency “unless it’s a legitimate need.” That could go a long way toward making it likely employers will endeavour to provide permanent, or at least more secure, employment opportunities. While employers will no doubt make a case such moves will force them to simply reduce workforces, rather than provide more long-term jobs, it seems a weak argument in a growing economy. According to Ontario’s labour ministry, the province has outperformed all G7 countries in terms of real GDP growth over the past three years. There is no reason both workers and employers shouldn’t benefit from that kind of prosperity.
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MINTO – The Town of Minto will donate $100 to a campaign to assist “double hatter” firefighters in their legal battle to continue serving their home communities. Double hatters are fulltime firefighters who also volunteer with their hometown fire service.
Five Caledon volunteer firefighters have been convicted by an Ontario Professional Firefighters Association (OPFFA) jury, fined and are awaiting an OPFFA appeal process before they can make their case to the Ontario Labour Relations Board. Councillor Dave Turton attended a presentation
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by one of the five - Mandy Gould, a professional firefighter in Brampton - at the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) convention. “We had a young lady speak at AMO. It was pretty disheartening to see her pour her heart out there and want to be a full-time fireman and a part-time fireman and
(face) so many roadblocks,” said Turton. Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow said the volunteer firefighters would be appreciative of the support, noting the firefighters and the Caledon fire department “are paying the way.” “It’s been quite a battle down there,” commented Mayor George Bridge.
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Bird guides class the American Kestrel from common to very rare. This depends on the time of year and location. However, recently I met up with a relative whose family is knowledgeable about “all things” wildlife. She has been educating/displaying her now-elderly great horned owl and red-tailed hawk at family events for a dozen+ years. Her husband cares for the dangerous animals at the Toronto Zoo. So during our visit the topic of birds came up. My attention was sparked. I was surprised when she mentioned the declining numbers of kestrels. I promised her a column on this topic. I agree they are not as common as in the past. Nests are set us in abandoned tree cavities for two broods. She is encouraging people to set up kestrel bird boxes. These would be: floor-8x8”, depth-12x15”, hole-2-4” located 3” below roof, mounting height-15-30 ft. Kestrels are the smallest (11” or jay size) Ontario falcon. Mapleton offers their ideal habitat. This would be fields, riparian woodlands, forests, ditches and croplands. Here they could be present year-round. The observant may have seen them on utility lines (or trees, fences, posts, signs) displaying their rusty/rufous coloured back and long tail, grey crown and wings and distinctive facial stripes. Often raises and lowers tail when perched. Kestrels hover and swoop down for insects, small rodents, birds, reptiles and amphibians. They prefer a strong breeze for lift. Surplus food is cached. You might even have heard their loud, shrill killy or klee cries. If bird-lovers can help avoid the decline of another species it would be worth the effort. Looks like Gary may be back in the shop constructing a larger-than-normal bird box. Thank you, honey, for your skillful contribution. (Resources: Birds of Ontario, Peterson Field Guide, Attracting Birds to your Backyard, Backyard Bird-Lover’s Guide). Until next month, Susan Warren
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Minto approves amendment to allow cannabis cultivation By Patrick Raftis MINTO – A zoning amendment to permit the cultivation of cannabis in a greenhouse on a three-acre property in the Palmerston Industrial Park has been approved. Minto council approved the amendment for the proposed site of a medical marijuana production facility in a bylaw passed following a public meeting on Sept. 5. However, a holding provision to ensure adequate servicing is in place and will remain until the town receives details about the project, including a site plan and servicing information. Council must then pass another bylaw to remove the holding provision. On July 18, town council approved an offer from Jack Krosinski, director of Krosinski Enterprises Ltd. of Mississauga, to purchase land in the park for a facility to produce medical cannabis and, “as the law permits,”
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recreational cannabis. Krosinski has been working with Health Canada on the approvals process for such a facility since 2013. The business is planning construction of a 5,000 square foot processing facility and three 5,000ft2 cultivation greenhouses. Wellington County senior planner Curtis Marshall noted in a report that the county is supportive of the rezoning. He stated the county is satisfied the proposal is consistent with the provincial policy statement and is in general conformity with the county’s official plan. “The processing component of the operation is permitted by the zoning on the property as an industrial use, however it is the cultivation in a greenhouse on a permanent basis which requires an amendment to the zoning bylaw,” the report explains. Krosinski assured council the facility would be secure. SEE ZONING » 6
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A matter of perspective “Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand.” (1 Samuel 17:45-46a) Yesterday was a horrible day. Well it really wasn’t, but I thought it was. My computer was showing there were two critical issues that needed to be corrected. I ran a scan and the choices I had to make were overwhelming—save, delete, ignore, disinfect—and more
buttons to press—escape, close program, clean disk, run away (okay I made up that last one, because that’s what I felt like doing.) “Is it okay to pray for my computer, God?” I whined. He must have heard me, because finally, the shenanigans were over and everything was spick and span— or so I thought. Then I tried to open my Office program. Nothing. For someone who writes for a living having no access to one’s files is a borderline disaster. I tried all sorts of approaches, but I just couldn’t get the program to boot up. I had error message after error message. I eventually
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the word was perspective. I began instantly praying for my friends and their family, and for all that was happening. I was grateful my computer program was up and running, but it sure made me think that in the big picture, it didn’t really matter. If I was facing a 220km/h winds, would it really matter if my program was messed up? There are so many examples in the Bible that teach about having the right perspective – one that comes to mind is David and Goliath. Just think, when the Israelite soldiers saw Goliath, they said, “We’ll never kill him. He is too powerful for us!” When David saw Goliath, he said, “He is so big I can’t miss him.”
And we know what happened when David picked up his three stones, prayed and trusted God. He had the right perspective. He didn’t enter the battlefield with trembling knees. He had the right attitude. His perspective was positive. And the battle was won. Oh, God answered my prayer about my computer woes, but he taught me a valuable truth as He did and then He pinched me into getting in touch with my dear Florida friend. Turns out my day hadn’t been awful after all. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. (Philippians 4:6: (NLT))
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na began in 2012, when he researched the product after his mother-in-law developed colon cancer. Though she ultimately declined to use cannabis, Krosinski said his father later used the product with some success when he developed cancer. As the result of his father’s experience and the research he did personally, Krosinski concluded, “folks should have access to cannabis as an alternative. It’s not a medicine for everyone, but it does assist some folks.” Noting the facility would provide “marginal employment” of about eight people initially, other facilities that have been operating for a while employ between 50 and 120 people, Krosinski said. “So there is some employment impact on the community.” Councillor David Turton said, “I’m fully behind this. I think it’s great. It’s a nice looking building, it’s going to look beautiful in our industrial park and I like the idea
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of eight jobs to start and many more to come.” Deputy Mayor Ron Faulkner, who also expressed support for the project, asked if the business might eventually include a drying operation to facilitate production of cannabis oil. While it might be possible to add oil production, Krosinski said start-up costs for equipment are high and currently he does not plan to move in that direction. Councillor Mary Lou Colwell asked if the impending legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada would change the business. “There’s only a certain (market) capacity – obviously we’d like to maximize the land that we have,” Krosinski replied. “From a business point of view there will be more demand for it, but we have to look at the fact there will be more competition.” If recreational marijuana production was added, Krosinski said, “Nothing would change other than the sale of it” and all security measures would remain in place. Currently the plan for medical marijuana distribution at the facility is through mail order only. Mayor George Bridge urged Krosinski to keep council apprised of his needs as he works to start up the business. “I hope you can get started as soon as possible. It’s a process, I know,” said Bridge. While no one spoke in opposition to the proposal at the public meeting, a letter of concern from Minto resident Dale Hurlbut was read into the record. “I have worked with those addicted to regular marijuana and I feel this is not in the best interest of the community. It may generate income, yet the long-term costs will be more,” stated Hurlbut, who also wondered if adequate security would be provided at the facility. “I think those questions were more than answered,” through reports and presentations at the meeting, said CAO Bill White.
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Youth movie nights planned in Minto MINTO - The Minto Youth Action Council, as part of its mandate to provide youth-friendly events for the community, will follow up a successful August outdoor movie night with two more events in this month. The youth-led initiative, which will celebrate its first anniversary in October, will bring the live-action version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to the Harriston Train Station at dusk on Sept. 15, and will screen Moana at the
Opportunities abound - Area youth age 12 to 18 can gain free experience in leadership, citizenship, first aid, survival, sports, music, marksmanship, meteorology, drill and community service through the Air Cadet program of Wellington North. Submitted photos
Air Cadets offer free experience in leadership and adventure MOUNT FOREST - Area youths have access to a free youth leadership program offered in Mount Forest. Organizers say there are no strings attached with the Air Cadet program of Wellington North, which offers youths aged 12 to 18 an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and have fun at the same time. No dues are collected and there are no fees for uniforms or materials. The cost of extracurricular activities and outings is also covered. Youths involved in Air Cadets have the opportunity to experience the joy of flight, learn about basic aviation principles, and can attend summer camp for anything
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Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum on Sept. 29. Admission will be free and proceeds from concession sales will be donated to local charities. The movies will be shown indoors in the event of inclement weather. The event is being presented with the assistance of funding from the Ontario Coalition for Smoke-Free Movies. The coalition brings together concerned health organizations and over 40
endorsing organizations who aim to raise awareness about the impact of smoking in movies on smoking among youth. The Minto Youth Action Council is comprised of youths from Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston who work with adult allies and other community partners “to create a positive environment to empower youth to use their voices and create meaningful change,” organizers note.
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Motorcycle buffs organize ‘diaper run’ for Palmerston triplets By Patrick Raftis A – PALMERSTON local couple raising what are believed to be the first set of triplet boys born to a Palmerston family got a boost from a group of area motorcycle enthusiasts. Kelly Ellis delivered the triplets on June 7 at a hospital in Hamilton due to the high risk nature of the birth. The boys: Sullivan George Ellis, Emmerson Mark Ellis and Finnigan David Ellis, all weighed in at a bit over four pounds, says Dave Ellis, a longtime Palmerston resident whose nephew Quentin is the proud father. Dave, knowing the arrival of three babies at once presents an enormous challenge to new parents, began to wonder, “What can I do for these little guys?” “Can you imagine going to bed at night and you have no children and the next day you’ve got three baby boys?” he asked. While he found previous records of triplets, and even a set of quadruplets in Palmerston, Dave said it appears these are the
Bikers benefit babies - A group of area motorcycle enthusiasts organized a “diaper run” for Palmerston residents Kelly and Quentin Ellis and their triplet boys born on June 7. Front row, from left: Kelly and Quentin Ellis and their triplets, the boys’ cousin Lucas Willshire and their great uncle Dave Ellis, who organized the run. Back row left is Town of Minto councillor Ron Elliott; back row right the boys’ grandfather Brad Ellis. Photo by Patrick Raftis first triplet boys born to a Palmerston couple - “So it’s very unique.” In addition to other challenges associated with multiple births, the Ellis family was going through diapers
very quickly, which gave Dave an inspiration. Plenty of support A member of a motorcycle club called the Gypsy Riders, he contacted members of his club and other
area riders and organized a “diaper run.” Members arranged to meet at a local coffee shop with packages of diapers strapped to their motorcycles to deliver to the family.
“I figured maybe we’d have eight or 10 bikes, but it’s turned into something more than I ever thought it would,” said Dave in a telephone interview before the run.
“I’ve got people dropping off diapers at my house.” were diapers More dropped off by well wishers at Tim Hortons on the morning of the event, which Dave loaded into his pickup truck and delivered along with the motorcyclists’ contributions. The diapers, along with three afghans and some cash and gift certificates, were presented to the couple at their home by Ellis and about a dozen other motorcyclists on Sept. 10. “Thank you very, very much,” said Kelly “We’re up to about 36 a day now, so this really helps with the diapers. We really appreciate it,” added Quentin. Minto councillor Ron Elliott, who attended the presentation, said, “We’re so proud to have these three boys as part of the community.” He quipped, “We’ve got the start of a really good ball team. We’ve got one line in hockey. So if you decide to go that route that’s fine. “If they don’t decide to go that route, I’m sure they’ll choose their own way.”
Self harm discussion set for Sept. 21 FERGUS - People cope with difficult thoughts, feelings, or situations in different ways. Some people engage in self-harm as a way of coping with their intense emotional pain and suffering. Self-harm may seem frightening, but it’s important to look beyond the injuries and see what is really going on, say organizers of an upcoming community awareness event. Communities Safe Wellington (SCW) recognizes the need to respond to the realities and impact that selfharming behavior has on individuals, families and the community as a whole.
“While it is a challenging conversation, it is one that needs to take place in a safe and supportive way,” organizers state. The SCW Intentional Self Harm Priority Advisory Group is hosting a free community awareness event on Sept. 21 from 7 to 9pm at Melville United Church, 300 St. Andrew St. W. in Fergus. Organizers state the purpose of the event is to provide a diverse audience with current, credible information and engage in a conversation about what self-harm is, signs of distress, how to support someone engaging in self-harming behaviour,
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how someone with personal experience can cope and what resources are available to help. The evening’s keynote speaker is Dr. Stephen Lewis, an associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of Guelph. His areas of expertise are self-injury and youth mental health. Lewis co-authored a book on self-injury and his research has been featured nationally and internationally. He is the co-founder of Self-injury Outreach and Support (SiOS) that provides current information and helpful resources about self-injury for those who self-injure, those who have recovered and their caregivers, family, friends, teachers and health professionals. Following Lewis, attendees will hear from a panel of presenters who will provide unique and diverse perspectives. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and benefit from an evening of “straight talk” about intentional self-harm, officials say.
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Affordable housing - Construction of an 11-unit affordable housing building for families in Palmerston is underway. Through the federal government’s 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund and the province’s Investment in Affordable Housing Program, funding of $1.5 million has been allocated for the County of Wellington project at 250 Daly Street, the site of the former Wellington OPP detachment in Palmerston. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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21 Wellington Street South, Drayton 800 250 8750 www.mornington.ca *See store for details. Offer ends September 30, 2017. Credit check may be required. Does not apply where a similar service was canceled within the last six months. Customer will receive $150.00 per service in the form of a bill credit for Internet, Phone, Cellular, Television and Security per subscriber. Credit may take 60 days to process. Current customer account must be in good standing. Promotion only available in select service areas, and excludes ILEC residential phone and customers in Listowel and Stratford. Cancelation fees and a 2 year term will apply for Internet, Home phone, Television and Security services. Cellular service must be combined with one or more other services, current or new. Each new Cellular subscriber must be a minimum value of $70/mth, and a 2 year service agreement must be signed. Current Mornington Communications customers who meet the above criteria and add Cellular to their current home services are eligible to receive the $150 credit.
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