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They’re off - There were about 20 participants in the Alma Optimist Roadkill Race on Sept. 11, with about 15 children participating in the fun run. The annual event raised about $700 for a charity that will be determined by the Alma Optimist Club at a later date. Photo by Jaime Myslik
DRAYTON - Participants in the Drayton Mapleton Terry Fox Walk/Run/Cycle event will hit the streets on Sept. 18 in an effort to keep alive both Fox’s dream and an impressive local fundraising record. The organizing committee is looking to build on the contributions from a community which last year supported 193 participants, raising over $30,250, the largest total in the last five years. Hundreds of thousands of people across Canada are expected to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 18. The fundraising event, which takes place in over 800 communities nation-wide, continues to embody the indomitable spirit of Terry Fox. His Marathon of Hope in 1980 heralded a new age in fundraising. Fox was an innovator, raising funds for a disease
that was still referred to in whispers while attempting to run across Canada, an athletic feat few able-bodied athletes would even consider. Drayton The Drayton run will take place once again from the old arena at the fairgrounds. There are two route lengths to chose from: 2km and 10km. Registration is from 12:30 to 1:25pm and the run starts at 1:30pm. Contact organizer Louise Ellis at loularellis@yahoo.ca for more information. Palmerston Participants in the Palmerston Terry Fox run should meet at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum. They can chose either 1km, 2km, 5km or 10km routes. Registration starts at 8am and the run takes place 8am to 2pm. There will be a barbecue at 12pm. Contact Kim Williamson at williamsons_kt@hotmail. com for more details.
Mapleton residents approached by wind power company By Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD - Mapleton residents are among those who have been approached about leasing their land for a potential wind turbine project in the area. who Rumph, Bruce lives on Concession 6 near Moorefield, was one of two people who raised their hands when organizers of a Sept. 6. Concerned Citizens of Wallace and Mapleton (CCWM) information meeting asked if any township residents were approached this summer by a company attempting to secure options on behalf of international wind giant WPD. “He was pretty pushy,� said Rumph of the representative of Elexco, a land service company hired to assemble leases for a wind project bid planned by Europeanbased WPD. CCWM organizer Lee Anne Andriessen of North Perth said the organization believes no residents of former Wallace township, which borders Mapleton to the west, have signed options to lease their land to WPD, although quite a few have been approached. Rumph indicated he has no intention of signing the
contract offered to him. “I’ve already burned it,� he told the Community News. Rumph said he had many concerns about the document presented to him for consideration. “Every page is not for you. It’s all about them.� Rumph’s interpretation matched information presented at the meeting by speaker Warren Howard, a retired banker and former North Perth councillor who is active with the lobby group Wind Concerns Ontario. Howard cautioned landowners that signing the options being circulated by Elexco is an unbreakable commitment should WPD be successful in an upcoming round of the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process, the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) competitive process for large renewable energy projects in the province. “It commits you to sign the lease as well. So you might as well sign the lease while you’re at it,� said Howard. option, the Signing Howard said, also commits a landowner to sign “any further document needed to execute the agreement. “Some landowners are
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Concerned about turbines - North Perth residents Lee Anne and Doug Andriessen of the newly-organizaed Concerned Citizens of Wallace and Mapleton, address a community information meeting in Moorefield on Sept. 6. Photo by Patrick Raftis actually being presented with new leases. So the WPD thing is about 20 pages. They’ve got a 200-page lease. Oh by the way, they’ve got a new lease here and you have to sign it,� he cautioned. Howard said signing on with a turbine company can have an impact on a landowner’s control of the land and also affect their ability to use it as collateral. It also gives the company “the absolute, unfettered right to assign the agreement,� he said, adding, “they can sell it to anyone they
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want and you don’t have a say.â€? Howard warned that could become a problem at the time the lease concludes. “Since you don’t know who’s going to own the project 20 years from now, that should raise some questions,â€? he stated. “If the company’s not there, it’s the landowner that is ultimately responsible for all the structures on their property ‌ You better make sure your protected on the decommissioning side.â€? Howard also warned land-
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owners about the potential for third-party legal action as a result of hosting a turbine operation. “If you sign a lease, you’re impacting your neighbours: their health, the noise, the shadow flicker - all those things - their property value,â€? he said. “There’s lots of threats of lawsuits flying around. None have come forward yet, but make sure you’ve got protection, if you sign the lease, against those damages ‌ Once you sign, you can’t pull back.â€? Between 35 and 40 people attended the meeting in the Maryborough Community Centre, far fewer than the 200 or so who were on hand for an Aug. 24 meeting in Listowel. A show of hands indicated about five of those present were from Wallace, with almost all the rest coming from Mapleton. Andriessen, who cofounded the organization with her husband Doug, said she was pleased with the turnout. “If we impact 10 families, then that’s great.â€? She said it was important to learn for certain that Mapleton residents have been approached WPD agents. “We had been argued
against that that was happening and now we have confirmed it is happening in Mapleton, so we need to be very aggressive in supporting your area as well,â€? she told the gathering. “It’s really important that we build a broad community base that represents both Wallace and Mapleton,â€? said Andriessen, citing the potential negative impact of a turbine project on both communities. “It can cause huge rifts, huge challenges in the community with neighbours and even between families ‌ if we stick together and we all decide that we are not going to sign leases we actually grow our community stronger.â€? In an Aug. 29 interview, WPD Canada spokesman Kevin Surette confirmed Elexco is doing work for the company. “It’s in the very early stages,â€? Surette said. “We’re prospecting basically ... We’re just looking to areas ... where we might be able to put a project.â€? He said his company is looking at “a fewâ€? different locations in the province. The LRP II qualification submission deadline for developers was Sept. 8.
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Widening the Circle event at area church focuses on native issues By Caroline Sealey ELMIRA - The abuse suffered by Native Canadians has been written about, apologies have been made and special ceremonies held. Gale Presbyterian Church in Elmira is taking this difficult subject one step further by hosting a First Nations Sunday on Sept. 25. ”It’s a tough subject but an important one,” said Glen Allan resident Kees Vandermey, life and mission team convenor at the church. “The theme of the day is
Widening the Circle. There will be over 40 people participating in the event.” Speaker at the first service, which begins at 10:30am, will be Presbyterian Church of Canada’s truth and reconciliation committee member Lew Ford on residential schools. The evening program commences at 7pm in the gym with Kelly Laurila, an active aboriginal community member. Laurila is also an advocate for social policy change pertaining to Aboriginal housing, pover-
ty and education. She will demonstrate and explain the practice of smudging, the purification of a room with the smoke of sacred herbs. Mino Ode Kwewak N’gamowak (Good Hearted Women Singers), an Indigenous and non-Indigenous women’s drum circle, is performing throughout the evening. A film entitled It’s Time: And Justice For All is followed by a discussion surrounding residential schools by Bob Brown. “We are advising people that they may feel discomfort
Luther Marsh site of 15th annual Youth Outdoors Day on Sept. 17 WELLINGTON NORTH - The 15th annual Luther Marsh Youth Outdoors Day (YOD) will be held Sept. 17. “The great outdoors has so much to offer kids, but sometimes they need a little nudge to discover it – whether it is fishing, bird watching, camping or simply hiking and enjoying wildlife,” said Sharon Grose, YOD board member. The event was created to introduce youth to outdoor activities. Event stations are designed to expose youth to a variety of topics and activities. Station leaders and volunteers share their expertise and provide coaching. Activities will include bird feeder building, supervised target shooting, wetland habitat rehabilitation and fly fishing. There will also be demonstrations on the use of retriever and pointer hunting dogs, bow hunting, and falconry. “This event was designed to expose kids to the benefits of the great outdoors and help them develop a greater appreciation for the outdoors,” said Grose. “Hopefully the day provided them with some new leisure activities or possible career opportunities. “We have a number of volunteers who are ready to share their passions ... The instructors bring their skills and provide the equipment and assorted gear so that young people can see and feel what it’s like to handle a bow and arrow, or tools to build a bird feeder. “It is thanks to our volunteers who are passionate Size: in x 4and in hobabout 5.042 their careers
Splash pad golf fundraiser now scheduled for Sept. 24 DRAYTON - The first annual Drayton Chop House Golf Tournament will be held on Sept. 24 at the Elmira Golf Club. The event, a fundraiser for a planned splash pad in Drayton, had originally been scheduled for Aug. 21.
The deadline to sign up is Sept 17. Registration is set for 11am on tournament day, with tee off at noon. An 18-hole “best ball” round of golf will be followed by dinner at the Chophouse. “Come out for a good time,
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Enjoying the outdoors - The 15th annual Luther Marsh Youth Outdoors Day (YOD) will be held Sept. 17. ABOVE: Athena Dunk checks out falcons at a previous Youth Outdoors Day. Submitted photo bies and come forth to volunteer to share their knowledge that the day is such a huge success.” Last year YOD had 36 station leaders and over 70 volunteers assisting with the day, helping to set up tents, prepare the sites and meals, and assist with the groups of students as they tour the various stations. “Since its inception 15 years ago, over 3,500 youngsters have discovered that learning about the outdoors is fun when the lessons are filled with hands-on opportunities at our unique Youth Outdoors Day,” noted Grose, who added kids from the city don’t often get a chance to enjoy the outdoors. “Even though it’s billed as a youth event, parents are encouraged to attend and participate alongside their child, and it is great to see families engaging in the
outdoors and discovering a variety of activities they can participate in as a family” said Grose. “As a parent, turned volunteer, I have experienced firsthand the benefit of such a day ... It’s a great place for kids to learn about conservation ... My son has taken up hunting and fishing and now is one of the volunteers for the event.” The day is made possible through the support of many sponsors and donors and participating businesses and organizations. Participation is limited to the first 250 youths registered. All youths must be accompanied by an adult. Register online at youthoutdoorsday.com. YOD will be held rain or shine so participants are encouraged to dress appropriately. For information go to facebook.com/youthoutdoorsdayluthermarsh.
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On October 11, 2016 the Council of the Township of Mapleton will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on the Township’s proposed development charges by-law and underlying background study. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law and background study. The meeting is to be held:
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. Township of Mapleton Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, the Development Charges Background Study and draft by-law is being made available online at the Township’s website www.mapleton.ca on September 12, 2016. Copies of the proposed by-law and the background study are also being made available as of September 12, 2016 from the Township Clerk at the location below. By-law passage is anticipated for November 22, 2016 at the Council meeting scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Township of Mapleton Council Chambers, located at 7275 Sideroad 16. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing, addressed to the Township Clerk, at the address below prior to October 4, 2016 and such written submissions will be placed before Council for the meeting. DATED at the Township of Mapleton this 12th day of September, 2016. Brad McRoberts Clerk
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EDITORIAL By Patrick Raftis
IPM finally here Less than a week from the time this weeks’ issue of the Community News is published, the 2016 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo will be underway. This year’s IPM is being held from Sept. 20 to 24 just a few kilometres from Mapleton’s borders, on the farm of Earl and Anne Schneider just south of Harriston on Wellington Road 109. But of course, you already know that. The plowing match buzz has been building literally for years as local committees have been formed and many Mapleton residents are involved in various aspects of the match as participants, volunteers or exhibitors – and those that aren’t will almost certainly be there as spectators. An IPM this close to home is just too big an opportunity to pass up. In addition to world class tilling, with plows drawn by horses, machines and mules, a visit to the tented city will be an unforgettable experience. Highlights of the match include: - the RCMP Musical Ride on Sept. 20 and 21; - Knights of Valour Jousting from Sept. 22-24; - musical acts including Brittany Brodie, Western Swing Authority and Ty Baynton; and - the Dodge Ram Rodeo daily throughout the match. “There’s entertainment daily so please come and visit us,” said IPM 2016 chair Ron Faulkner at a media day held at the match site on Sept. 7. Other attractions include a lifestyles tent, quilting display and an antique area. With crowds anticipated at anywhere from 75,000 to 100,000, the IPM is a major event on the fall calendar in Ontario. Whatever the eventual number, Faulkner says attendees wont’ be disappointed. “We feel there is something for everyone,” he said. In this area our annual fall fairs, local plowing matches and events like the Drayton Farm Show help urban and rural residents alike experience how agriculture bonds us. An IPM, which can draw more than 75,000 people from across Ontario, is a chance to celebrate that connection on a much wider scale. This is one time where the phrase “an event not to be missed” is by no means overkill.
Singer - The Seniors Centre for Excellence September congregate dining program in Drayton featured singer Tonia-Joy Skipper, who entertained with a variety of songs, some made famous by Elvis Presley, Yohan Sebastian Bach, Julie Andrews and The Judds, as well as traditional hymns. Skipper resides in Listowel but her father once owned a farm on Wellington Road 8 near Drayton. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Foodgrains volunteers - This group of Harriston-area youngsters was busy harvesting corn on behalf of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank on the farm of Glen May (third from left) on Aug. 26. The corn was donated to the Reaper’s of Hope operation in Moorefield for use in soup mixes for charitable missions overseas. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Batch cooking makes healthy eating easier By Sarah Pink Many people look forward to fall with its promises of helping you get back on track after a summer of barbecues, campfires, vacations and holidays. If healthy eating is a goal this fall my suggestion is to try out some batch cooking to save time, money and of course to make healthy eating a little bit easier. Batch cooking can be done one or two times per month, taking a few hours to make meals to freeze or prep ingredients to freeze in bags so that you can throw them into the crock pot, quickly stir fry or even throw in the oven to roast, helping you cut down on meal time prep. You can also batch cook weekly, taking 1-2 hours each week to make or prep as many meals possible to store. Taking extra time before meal time can be a real time saver. Most people can prepare meals and/or prep ingredients for a few days’ worth of meals in only one or two hours. As a result you can save 30 to 60 minutes of meal preparation time per day. Not to mention now you have a plan, so you don’t waste that 30 to 60 minutes each day dreaming up what you want to make and shop-
ping for ingredients. As a bonus when you get home tired and hungry you will already have that plan, the work done, and making the healthy choice is easy. Batch cooking requires only a few things. To start you need a meal plan. Start slow, plan ahead just a few meals per week. For example try picking 1 or 2 breakfast or lunch options (that you repeat) and 2-3 dinners to start with. Pick meals that suit your schedule for the week. Use cookbooks, websites, or friends inspiration. After that you only need your ingredients, a kitchen, and containers for storage. Here are some ideas to get your batch cooking started this fall. Grains: Cooked grains (rice, barley, quinoa, millet, oats, homemade bread, crackers, flat breads, granola, muesli, granola bars, loaves, muffins etc…) store beautifully in both the fridge (4-5 days) and freezer (three months). You can prep these on the weekend and have them ready to go in the fridge for the week or make a double batch next time you are cooking them and load them into the freezer for another week. Try making up a few cups of brown rice. It is great for
using to make fried rice or pilaf or even as a side dish to your favourite meal. You can also use some for a salad jar recipe for lunch and then finish off the rest in a soup. Make a batch of your favourite granola, muffins or loaves to have at breakfast each day. Vegetables and fruit: Preparing vegetables for the week can take many forms, but no matter what you do you are always saving time for when you are short on it. Roast veggies or grilling veggies to add to salads, pastas, wraps, omelets, or grain bowls. Pre chop your veggies to us in a stir-fry or to sauté on a busy night. Make your favourite pasta sauce – tomato, pesto, creamy cauliflower, roasted red pepper. Make vegetable soups/ stews for any meal, they can be chunky or a puree Make a large batch of smoothies and freeze in individual portions (like in a jar) for a quick breakfast or snack on the go. Protein: Try making big batches to use all week or freeze them in meal sized portions so that they are ready to go for another meal down the road. Roast a chicken, turkey
or other meats. They are always great to have on hand for sandwiches, salads, casseroles, soups, pasta dishes, stir-fries and more. Make your favorite bean hummus for a dip or spread . Boil eggs, they keep in the shell in the fridge for up to seven days Toast nuts and seeds to have as a snack, add to a trail mix or top a salad with Even though batch cooking does take some dedicated time to get started, for a busy house it can be a real life saver. If you are looking for more ideas on how to meal plan or prep, give your local Registered Dietitian a call, we would be happy to help you out. For more information about any of the free services offered by the MintoMapleton Family Health Team, visit www.mmfht.ca or call the Drayton office at 519638-2110 or Clifford office at 519-327-4777. Like the team on Facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow them on Twitter (@ MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area. Sarah Pink is a dietician with the Mount Forest Family Health Team.
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Cemetery has rich history In the 1800s there were two burial grounds in Drayton, the Methodist Church Cemetery in the east end and the Christian church cemetery in the west end. It had long been thought the Methodist cemetery was a cause of sickness in the village and in September of 1896 the Drayton Board of Health finally condemned the cemetery. No more burials were allowed to take place there. Discussion regarding a new burial grounds south of Drayton had first started in 1892, but nothing further happened with it. A public meeting was held on Nov. 27, 1896 to consider the matter of procuring a new cemetery site. By Dec. 10 of that same year several sites had been inspected and one was chosen south
The Mapleton Historical Society hosted a Cemetery Walk on Sept. 10 at the Drayton Cemetery located on Wellington Road 11. Other cemeteries in the Drayton area were closed and the current cemetery was established in 1896. The first burial at the site took place on November 1897. Photo by Caroline Sealey of Drayton towards Stirton. Mrs. Hambly offered to sell the village a piece of land for $50 an acre. This would be in the vicinity of the current Drayton grocery store, medical clinic or library.
By May of 1897 council had done nothing and was presented with a petition signed by angry citizens requesting them to purchase a site for a cemetery. The next few months of
1897 were taken up by council drafting a bylaw to secure debentures to finance the purchase price and initial set-up of the new cemetery. In October of that year four acres were purchased from Mr. Blackwell at the current site, which was surveyed by Mr. Lewis Bolton, leveled and a fence was built around the perimeter. At the same time St. Martins of Tours Catholic Church in Drayton purchased two acres adjoining the village cemetery from Mr. Blackwell. It replaced the Holy Family Cemetery on the 12th line of Peel Township. In May of 1989 a bee was held to further fix up the property. The Victoria part of the cemetery was operated by Drayton Village council but put under a board headed by John Fairweather in 1912.
Plots of five graves initially cost $10. Plot owners could pay $1 per year for grave maintenance. If this was not paid the grave was allowed to grow up. Eventually a portion of plot sales was put toward perpetual care, which saved the trouble of constantly trying to collect. The interest raised by the invested funds was used to take care of the cemetery. A cottage style funeral shelter was built in 1900 in the northeast corner of the cemetery. Still standing in 1975, it was later torn down. The trees across the front and down both sides were planted in 1906. Two circular hedges of spruce were planted but the front one was removed to build the chapel. In the lower circle stands a white pine planted by Elmer Samis and his son Lomer in
1928. In 1912 a cement sidewalk was built from downtown all the way to the cemetery. It was paid for with funds raised by the Drayton Amateur Athletic Association and the impression “D.A.A.A. 1913” can be seen in the cement. The memorial chapel was constructed in 1955 and dedicated on Sept. 25. E.S. Morgan, a local undertaker, put the suggestion before council seven years prior. Emerson Simmons was the building committee chair and Henry Wimmenhove was the contractor. In 1960 two red brick gateposts were built at the main entrance to match the chapel. The first burial in the cemetery was Mary Jane Awde, wife of George Awde Sr., who died in November 1897.
Railway museum takes visitors on trip back in time By Jaime Myslik PALMERSTON - Walking through the doors of the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is like walking into a 1940s and 1950s railway station. There are railway maps, model trails, mannequins dressed in conductor uniforms and even a reconstructed women’s-only section showing the station’s history from its 1871 construction. On Sept. 10 the museum held a soft opening to showcase the new renovations and rejuvenation of the space. “We’re still working on it and it’s still in progress,” Minto Mayor George Bridge said. “We’re looking forward to going through the winter and starting off in the spring and really bringing the railway ... history back.” A Town of Minto steering committee was put together this summer to organize and assemble museum artifacts. “The people whose family members were railroaders opted to share and donate material to the station rather than sell it because we did not have an acquisitions budget ... and what you’re seeing is basically what the families of the railroad people in the area chose to let us have,” said Bob McEachern, who runs the museum. McEachern was honoured at the opening with the presentation of a plaque indicating that the genealogy research room at the museum will be named after him. “We need work on the research room,” Bridge said. “That’s the room that we haven’t quite got finished yet but we want to have a research room so people can come here, it will get people coming to Palmerston to research railways,” Bridge said. “We’re going to have an amazing research room that will look back in history.” McEachern will also help anyone interested in tracing his or her genealogy. He explained the Palmerston station is one of the only railway stations still standing in Wellington SEE MUSEUM » 6
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
Good enough? “Good enough.” Do you ever find yourself speaking this phrase? If you think about it, do you ever find yourself using this phrase as a way of finishing a task? Or as an excuse for not spending enough time on a task, or settling for less-than-hoped for behaviour or achievement from others? Do you ever struggle with this concept in terms of self-image, as in “Am I ...?” Have you ever clearly communicated in so many words or by attitude that someone is clearly “not good enough”? Is there a difference between living contentedly and being willing to pretty well always settle for “good enough”? I could write lots about those of us who live with
scars and wounds inflicted by loved ones who regularly let us know, in the past or in the present, that we aren’t “good enough.” Certainly this is not healthy and no one should be subjected to this kind of abuse. However, I want, in this column, to take a different angle. “Good enough” can be a healthy antidote to the kinds of perfectionism or compulsivity that never let us step back and recognize what we have accomplished. That it is well done, worth being proud of, as good as time and talent are capable of, and therefore “good enough.” Likewise when “good enough” helps us with our priorities by reminding us that even though my father washed and vacuumed the family car every Saturday, for me to do it every other month is probably “good enough.” Or to not let the fact that our Mom was
the best cook in all of history, keep us from cooking the kinds of meals that may not be gourmet, but are “good enough” to feed and nourish our family. In this sense, being able to recognize an appropriate “good enough” is an essential part of living a contented life. As such, being able to say “good enough” is an important life skill. However, as with all good things, healthy “good enough” can all too easily turn into debilitating poison. All too many of us have settled into a way of life based on “good enough.” Nelson Mandela once said, “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” We have all just finished watching some extraordinary people who found inspiration for their lives in the
motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger” - thus showing us what dedicated human effort is capable of achieving. Olympic athletes have learned that indeed there is no passion or excellence in playing small and in settling too easily for “good enough.” Now, most of us will never achieve Olympian levels of excellence, but that’s not the point. The point is that life is enriched and deepened when we have important things in our lives to which we are committed to and invested in. The things we are never content to settle for minimum effort and “good enough” in. Things such as family, marriage and friendship relationships and always being committed to a growing, deepening relationship, to being the best friend, husband, wife or parent you can be, to loving and caring more and more.
best for God. Things such as learning and wondering – we delight in seeing little children exploring and learning about the world around them. Why did so many of us stop doing this? The wonders and beauty of the amazing creation all around is impossible to fathom in a thousand years, much less a brief human lifetime. The commercial entertainments all around us are cheap glitz and glitter compared to the inestimable fulfillments of experiencing wonder and learning in God’s good creation. What we teach and wish for our children is true – life is a precious gift that is most fulfilling when we embrace it with all we’ve got, never giving up on learning and growing, striving for growing relationships and faith and living with passion and commitment.
Things such as our work – just like you wouldn’t want your family doctor to decide she was a “good enough” physician and didn’t need to do anymore reading or studying. Don’t play small by just doing what’s necessary in your work/job. Strive to learn how to work smarter with more creativity, purpose and joy. Things such as faith – beings always committed to growing in knowledge of one’s faith, in the daily living out of one’s faith values, and in relationship with God. How many of us have quit reading our Bibles, studying our faith, debating Christian ethics, or talking to others about their and our deepest beliefs and values? When it comes to faith also “There is no passion to be found playing small ...” Sincere faith never settles for a “good enough” that is less than our
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County, which had at least 43 stations at one time. “I think the mistake is that they think people will come here as an end in itself and I don’t think it is,” McEachern said. “I think if they come here, my job, the group’s job is to encourage people to find out about their own area and how do you do it.” He also said he hopes that in three years, when Wellington County celebrates the 150th anniversary of railways coming to the county, each station is represented in some way, such as a commemorative plaque. “We can be the leader in helping the county work with this,” McEachern said. “I really think it will be nice
Determined puller - Two separate rainfalls in the two-hour period prior to the event did not deter Eric Bolger of Alma from completing a pull of 117 feet, 9 inches in the first class of the lawn and garden tractor pull at the Arthur Fall Fair on Sept. 10. The event attracted pullers of all ages from across Ontario. Photo by Caroline Sealey
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if [county council] picked up on it and we talked to the Wellington County Historical Society about it.” He predicts that within three or four years, riding the train will no longer be “novel” and will just be a way of life and people will want to know about its past. “We have a railway heritage here and that’s wonderful but I think we need to expand it and people need to go back,” he said. The museum also has outbuildings that it’s going to rehabilitate as well. Though the museum will not be open regularly until next summer, personal or group tours can be arranged by contacting palmrailroad@ wightman.ca, 519-343-4014 or 519-343-3435.
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SEASONAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The successful candidate will be responsible for operating winter snow removal equipment within the Township of Mapleton. Work will include but is not limited to operation of tandem axle dump trucks, including combination plow/wing units for winter road maintenance activities such as plowing, sanding, salting and snow and ice removal. Additional duties may include cold/ hot patching, shop maintenance, roadside debris removal, road patrolling and various road maintenance activities. This position is for a rotation of 42 hours one week, and 25 hours the next. You would also be first call-in on the weekend of the 25 hour week. Applicants must have valid DZ license, a clean drivers abstract (must be obtained by applicant), have two year’s experience in proper operation and use of related equipment, working knowledge of road building requirements and all relevant standards, policies and legislation. Rate of Pay: $21.68 - $24.74 per hour Position effective: November 14, 2016 – March 31, 2017 To Apply: Submit your resume by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in an envelope marked “Seasonal Equipment Operator” to: Jamie Morgan (CONFIDENTIAL) Director of Public Works Township of Mapleton P.O. Box 160, 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519 638-3313 Fax: 519-638-5113 Email: jmorgan@mapleton.ca We thank all applicants for their interest. The Township of Mapleton is an equal opportunity employer. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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PART TIME ARENA ATTENDANT The Township of Mapleton is seeking a highly motivated, individual with excellent organizational and customer service skills for an Arena Attendant in the Recreation Department
This is a part time position with variable hours, hours are for week night evenings and weekend shifts.
The successful applicant will primarily support the Township’s Recreation Department in the day to day operations of a recreation facility some duties will include supervising building, cleaning and ice maintenance reporting directly to the Arena Manager. Interaction with the public plays an important role as this position also includes working closely with user groups
Successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal background check. Applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume in and envelope marked Snack Bar Attendant, to the undersigned not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday September 27, 2016 to:
Qualifications: In addition to excellent customer service skills, the successful applicant will possess SMART Serve Training, WHMIS training. Knowledge and experience of housekeeping and equipment operations is a definite asset. Must be willing to work flexible shifts and be physically capable of performing all assigned duties within a flexible work schedule.
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Hundreds join in TG Minto Afforestation Project in Palmerston By Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON - The seeds of a brand new forest were sown here on Sunday. A local auto parts manufacturer hosted the TG Minto Afforestation and Family Fun Day on Sept. 11. Approximately 900 volunteers, including employees and their families, community residents, and local government officials, joined in planting 7,500 trees and later enjoyed a barbecue and an exclusive concert by Canadian Rock band The Trews. “The Afforestation Project is a global initiative from TG Japan to create a green wall around the perimeter of the property. Afforestation is important to Toyoda Gosei because we are committed to bettering the environment in which we live and work,” the company stated in a press release. The Plant Afforestation Project was started in 2009 to honour the 60th anniversary of Toyoda Gosei’s founding. Since then, the company has planted approximately 290,000 trees at 25 locations, three of which are in North America. This is the first time the Toyoda Gosei Group has held an “Afforestation” event in Canada. “At Toyoda Gosei, we are committed to the environment and the communities where we live and work,” said Naoki Miyazaki, president of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. “We are actively involved in local and global activities for
Planting for the planet - The TG Minto Afforestation and Family Fun Day on Sept. 11 drew hundreds of volunteers to the Palmerston factory property for a day of tree planting and other activities. Clockwise from top left: Kody, left, and Kassie Irvine of Palmerston were among those planting; volunteers planted about 7,200 trees around the site; TG employees and volunteers gather for a drone photo before the planting; the North Wellington Health Care team ready to do its part. Photos by Patrick Raftis
environmental conservation that protect biodiversity, prevent global warming and create an environment where humans, business and nature can coexist.” With this project, the
Toyoda Gosei Group “aims to make a positive impact in the local environment, increase greenery at group company plants, raise employees’ environmental consciousness and cultivate solidarity, and
enhance ties with local communities.” The company states tree and shrub species environmentally suited to the climate are planted in a mix and density that creates true
woodlands that are resistant to natural disasters and do not require human management. At this event, 25 species including maple, oak, and American elm were planted on the periphery of
the company grounds. Sunday’s event, which included children’s activities and guided plant tours, was also a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Palmerston plant.
Launchit Minto to host leadership development simulcast event at Norgan Theatre HARRISTON - Launchit Minto is bringing a leadership development simulcast event, being broadcast in over 30 countries, to Minto on Oct. 7. The goal of Live2Lead is “to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways,” states a
press release from LaunchIt, a business incubator program operated by the Town of Minto. The release states participants will “learn valuable information from four worldclass leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan and feel a sense
of renewed passion and commitment.” The event will be screened at the Norgan Theatre in Palmeston. Registration starts at 8am and runs to 12:30pm. Speakers featured on the simulcast will include: - John C. Maxwell: a best-
selling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 26 million books and was identified as the world’s most influential leadership expert by Business Insider and Inc. magazines in 2014. ; - Simon Sinek, a trained ethnographer, and author of the bestselling Start With
Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action; - Liz Wiseman, president of The Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley; and - Dan Cathy chair, president and CEO for Chick-fil-A,
one of North America’ s largest family-owned businesses. with 70,000-plus employees. How to get involved Anyone interested in sponsoring the event or purchasing tickets is encouraged to contact Somer Gerber at 519-510-7400 or info@ launchitminto.com.
County: pedestrian access to Main Street bridge will continue through concrete pour on Sept. 16 DRAYTON - Pedestrian access to the Main Street bridge in Drayton will continue during the pour of a concrete overlay on Sept. 16. Wellington County construction manager Mark Eby Size: 5.042 x 4 13 in email explained in in a Sept.
that the formwork on the north Texas-style bridge rail has been removed. The coil rods, washers and nuts have also been removed from the north sidewalk and the holes grouted in. This will allow the north sidewalk to be used
for pedestrian access before and during the overlay pour. Prior to placing the the overlay steel on Wednesday the pedestrian fence was placed on the inside edge of the north sidewalk. All pedestrians were directed to
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10am, which is after the peak pedestrian crossing period. There will be no period when the sidewalk is fully closed,” Eby stated. Pedestrians will remain on the north sidewalk over the weekend. The full width
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