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Council approves funds for Mapleton anniversary

Terry tats - Cara Franklin, left, and Tiara Peterkin, right, loved the temporary Terry Fox tattoos at last Sunday’s Terry Fox run in Drayton. Many families helped to make the event a success. More coverage on page 8 photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Families and pets help make Terry Fox Run a success by Sue Hogenkamp DRAYTON – A quick glance at the participants in the Sept. 15 Terry Fox Run might make one think that the event has gone to the dogs. In reality, a large number of families attended the event, and several included their canine companions. In total, 163 non-canine participants and a large number of volunteers combined forces to raise almost $21,000 for cancer research. Although revenue and participation were both down a bit this year from previous events, registration volunteer Dale Franklin was quick to point out that, “For a small community, this amount of money is amazing.” In fact, Drayton’s run has ranged anywhere from second to fifth in the province for revenue per capita over the last de-

cade and a half. It takes an army of people to pull together a successful fundraising event, and the Terry Fox Run is no exception. The flying calculator fingers of Mary Downey, June Ebertt, Dale Franklin, Stan Hogenkamp, Marilyn Riff and Theresa Scholten were essential to ensure that pre-run registration went smoothly. Out on the route, water stations were manned by Wayne Dickieson and Andy Kirkconnell, and back at the old arena, a barbecued lunch was prepared by Larry and Kyle Ellis. Other lunch volunteers included Trevor, Keely and Tyler Franklin, as well as Griffen and Mallorie Jack. Musical entertainment was provided by Randy Smart, and face painting designs by Maureen and Leah Tenhoopen were

enjoyed by many. Use of the old “Purple Palace” was generously provided by the agricultural society. Ellis also thanked her planning committee, Linda Dickieson, Dale Franklin, Kristyn Franklin, Henni Klaassen and Theresa Scholten. Dickieson, Klaassen, Scholten and Ellis herself are all cancer survivors who are paying it forward by dedicating their efforts each year to help raise funds for cancer research so that others may have hope. A former nurse, Ellis is excited to report that the funds raised from this event are indeed going to a great cause. After perusing the Terry Fox Institute website, she was impressed to discover that researchers are making good use of the almost $380,000 raised at Drayton’s run since 1990.

“Scientists are definitely able to take their research to the next step, which means cancer patients are getting to their cures faster,” she said. And that’s what it’s all about. Dogs or no dogs, Drayton’s Terry Fox Run is all about providing hope to cancer patients so that more of them can not only become cancer survivors, but cancer “thrivers”. When asked for her reaction to the day’s event, Ellis said “this has been a triple A performance: amazing, awesome, and absolutely altruistic; many thanks to all.” As one of the most altruistic Canadians ever, one has to think that Terry would be pleased. The 2014 Terry Fox Run will take place on the second Sunday after Labour Day across the country, as per Terry’s request.

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Township council has approved a contribution of $2,500 toward a planned celebration of Mapleton’s 15th anniversary on Canada Day 2014. Councillor Jim Curry presented council with a motion at the Sept. 10 meeting requesting the township support the celebration by providing $2,500 and provide liability insurance coverage for the event. The motion states the funds will be available to the Canada Day organizing committee to use for events other than the traditional evening fireworks. Councillor Mike Downey asked for more specifics on how the money will be used. “I’m curious what that’s earmarked for, or who the committee even is?” he wondered. “The Canada day org committee will be structured before the end of the month,” replied Curry, adding he will be on the committee and events could include an arm wrestling tournament and other activities.

“We’re working with GRCA to host some events out on the water,” he noted. Curry said the committee will probably involve six or seven people and the funds will be used for things like providing prizes for events and renting additional portable washrooms if needed. “This is basically seed money to help support these events,” said Curry, adding that any members of council who are interested in becoming involved would be welcome. He pointed out members of the Drayton Rotary Club are interested in becoming involved. Asked if celebration activities would be held only in Drayton, Curry said, “I would like to see it in some other communities,” and noted Mapleton’s 10th anniversary celebrations included a breakfast in Moorefield and a parade in Alma. The motion to support the event and provide the requested funding and insurance coverage passed unopposed.

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township is in the market for a chief building official, following the resignation of CBO David Kopp. He resigned effective Aug. 31. However building department activity will continue as Kopp has agreed to remain in the role in a part-time, acting capacity until a new CBO is hired. At the Sept. 10 meeting, Mapleton council passed a bylaw appointing Kopp as acting chief building official. Also at the meeting, a bylaw was passed appointing Darren Jones as acting building inspector/plumbing inspector.

Jones is CBO for Wellington North and Mapleton will be contracting his services from that municipality. CAO Patty Sinnamon told the Advertiser both Kopp and Jones will work part time to handle local building department duties until a full-time CBO is hired. Kopp has been employed in the Mapleton building department since 2006. He has been the chief building official since 2011. No details were provided at the meeting regarding the reason for Kopp’s resignation, however Sinnamon told the Advertiser he is planning to retire.

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Safe Communities group spearheads Vial of Life initiative by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The Vial of Life program is coming to Mapleton. The program, already active in other parts of the county, is being extended into the township by Safe Communities Mapleton (SCM), working in conjunction with their Wellington County counterparts. The Vial of Life program allows individuals to have their complete medical information ready in their home for emergency personnel to reference during an emergency. This program is used to provide the patient’s medical information

when a patient is not able to speak or remember the information. Senior citizens commonly use the program, but it can be used by anyone who needs it. Information contained in the vial includes a patient’s name, date of birth, OHIP number, doctor’s name and phone number, list of any allergies and health history. The program originated in Sacramento, California in the early 1980’s and was eventually adopted by the American Red Cross. It was introduced to Wellington County by the COPS Committee in Puslinch a decade ago and has since also been introduced to Guelph Main St. W. Palmerston

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and Wellington County by Emergency Management Services (EMS). The program was launched in the Town of Minto in April. At the Sept. 10 Mapleton council meeting, SCM chair Wilma Mol said, “It’s the goal of Safe Communities Wellington to have this county wide.” Mol explained the information contained in the vials can be a big asset to emergency responders. “There’s a magnet in the vial that would be placed on the fridge. The EMS personnel recognize that and go into the fridge and inside there will be

a form full of information ... that’s going to save lives,” she explained. Mol said the group is working in conjunction with other groups, such as the Mapleton Fire Department, Mapleton Health Centre, and the local Seniors Centre For Excellence. “The goal of this program is not to reinvent the wheel but to come alongside and partner with everyone,” she said, noting the local fire department could arrange to ensure vial information is up to date while conducting fire inspections. SCM requires 1,000 vials to implement the program. As the Continued on page 5

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History hoof - Floyd Schieck led a walking tour of downtown Drayton hosted by the Mapleton and Wellington County historical societies on Sept. 7. About 20 people participated in the event on a soggy Saturday afternoon. submitted photo

Historical societies host walking tour of significant sites in downtown Drayton DRAYTON – The Mapleton Historical Society and Wellington County Historical Society hosted a walking tour of downtown Drayton on Sept. 7. About 20 people enjoyed the event, despite rainy weather. Paul Day welcomed every-

one to the tour and Jean Campbell gave a brief power point presentation featuring some pictures from the past. Floyd Schieck led the group from the fire hall through the route, providing a brief history of the various stops on the

walking tour, which included the sites where Noeker’s Mill, the Drayton Tile Yard, the Canadian Flax Mill and Fox’s Hotel were located. The 90-minute tour was followed by refreshment and a question period.

Horticultural society holds fall show MOOREFIELD - There were 149 entries for the Fall Flower and Vegetable Show held by the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society on Aug. 27. Judge, Jean Gordon, commented that it was a great show. She encouraged members to consider placing an entry in the District 7 flower show. Gordon’s pick for Best Dahlia went to Clara Bauman, Best Gladioli to Martha Rumph, Best Design to Hannah Veld and Best Rose to Clara Bauman. Attaining the most points in the various sections were: Martha Rumph, vegetable; Clara Bauman, cut flowers; Jerry Ottens, potted plants and Hannah Veld, design. These winners each received a $10 gift certificate for Blooms ’n Things. Sandy Duncan, from Moorefield, was the speaker for the evening. She and Monica Doer have been operating their plant business in this area for the past seven years. Duncan spoke about plants

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STRATFORD – Loopholes in Ontario labour laws are pushing up the cost of public infrastructure projects, say two area MPPs. Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece hosted Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris in Stratford on Sept. 13 to discuss Harris’ Bill 73, the Fair and Open Tendering Act. “Many municipalities in Perth-Wellington are already struggling to finance muchneeded infrastructure, and taxpayers can’t afford to pay more,” said Pettapiece. “That’s why I strongly support this bill.” The Conservative MPPs say Ontario’s Labour Relations Act fails to clearly define the role of public sector employers. A press release from Pettapiece’s office states the “legal loophole has allowed certain unions to certify municipalities and school boards under collectivebargaining rules intended for private sector construction companies. Under this closed tendering, municipalities and school boards are forced to contract all infrastructure projects to companies organized by a specific union.” “This unfair labour practice prevents roughly 70 percent of qualified contractors from working on our bridges, water treatment facilities and public buildings – just because they

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EDITORIAL Keeping Mapleton safe Safe Communities Mapleton (SCM), a group whose mandate matches their name very precisely, is bringing an important new program to the local area. The Vial of Life program, already active in several locations in Wellington County, allows individuals to have their complete medical information ready in their home for emergency personnel to reference during an emergency. This program is used to provide the patient’s medical information when a patient is not able to speak or remember the information. Senior citizens commonly use the program, but it can be used by anyone who needs it. Information contained in the vial includes a patient’s name, date of birth, OHIP number, doctor’s name and phone number, list of any allergies and health history. Such information can be vital to emergency responders and, in some cases, could mean the difference between life an death. SCM is working in conjunction with other groups, such as the Mapleton Fire Department, Mapleton Health Centre, and the local Seniors Centre For Excellence to bring the program to this community. It’s a fine example of cooperation among key service providers in the area. Safe Communities Mapleton (formerly Community Oriented Policing or COPS) has initiated a number of valuable programs to the community since it’s inception, including anti-bully seminars at area schools and organization of a local Neighbourhood Watch Program. Earlier this year, Wellington County was deemed the safest community in Canada in a national ranking by McLean’s Magazine. Although that ranking was determined based on analysis of Statistics Canada’s Crime Severity Index, along with municipal crime data for six offences: homicide, sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, break and enter and auto theft, there are many other elements that go into reducing risk of harm in any community. As such, groups like SCC and their collaborators play an important role in making our local municipalities safe and attractive places to live and raise a family. This latest initiative is just one more reason to appreciate their efforts. Patrick Raftis

Letter to the Editor ‘Seasonal citizens’ Dear Editor: Our family have been “seasonal citizens” (cottagers) in the Drayton area for over 30 years. As a lifelong student of history, I am always interested in local history. Thanks to the electronic sign at the Drayton arena, I was fortunate to learn about a Drayton Historical Walking Tour on Sept 7. It was an excellent experience, well-directed by Floyd Schieck, who was a huge

source of historical anecdotes. The tour ended with snacks and hospitality at the fire hall. My thanks to the Mapleton Historical Society. If they plan to repeat this event, I suggest they advertise it on the Conestogo Lake Cottagers Association website (http://www.conestogocottagers.com). I am sure that other cottagers would enjoy the experience. Marc Verhoeve, Conestogo Lake

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013 will be held at 9:00 a.m. This regularly scheduled meeting of council was scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m., however has been changed to start at 9:00 a.m. for an Education and Training Session in regards to Planning and Zoning. This session will be a closed meeting. The regular business of council will commence at 1:00 p.m.

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Land speculation in Mapleton – part two In part one, we wrote of Crown Land Agent Andrew Geddes and complaints about squatters in Peel and Wellesley Townships in 1847. He seemed to be righteously indignant that these people were engaging in a form of land speculation. By 1849 he had embarked upon a quest to have the squatters who had made application for land pay up their installment arrears. A copy of the letter he wrote Jan. 26, 1849 to a squatter in Peel shows that by then he was getting quite tough with those

who had not paid the necessary annual installments to obtain the deed for their land. The brief letter read: “Sir. Several applications having been made for the lot you occupy; I have to request that you will call here on or before the 10th day of February next and pay the first installment thereon if you intend to hold it, if not, it will be sold to the first applicant. I have the honor to be Sir Your most ob. (obedient) St. (servant) Andrew Geddes.” It is interesting to note this particular letter was addressed to Mr. H. B. Lepscombe on the east one half of lot 11 on

the 4th Concession of Peel. Henry Lepscombe is listed as an applicant for one half of Lot 11, Concession 4, in the 1845 list of Applications for Land filed at Elora. This list also records that Lepscombe was a black man. One wonders, given the fact that Geddes gave only 15 days notice, if the letter would have reached its destination, and if Mr. Lepscombe, who may not have been able to read, was able to find someone to read the letter to him. As well, to travel the distance from Glen Allan to Elora in the middle of winter might have been near impossible even if

the man had ready cash available. We do not know what happened, however the 1998 history of Peel Township lists Tobias Switzer and Alexander Stinson as the recipients of the crown deeds for Lot 11, Concession 4. James Geddes, a son of Andrew Geddes, was a lawyer who opened an office in Elora in 1849, located in the same building as the Crown Land office. James Geddes worked with Charles Allan and other Elora businessmen in obtaining land in the north part of Wellington,

especially after Minto and Luther Townships were opened for sale in 1854. These men had no intention of farming the land. It would appear that Andrew Geddes may have found land speculation more attractive by the 1850s. In Maryborough Township part of Lot 10 on Concessions 13 and 14 were surveyed by Edwin Henry Kertland, a civil engineer and provincial land surveyor, for James Geddes and Charles Allan. The date of the plan is Nov. 27, 1855. This is the plan for the Village of Rothsay. Charles

Allan was the elected provincial representative for North Wellington in 1857. He died in 1859. Land records show that while Charles Allan is recorded as the first owner of most of the lots, James Geddes owned 13 lots and his father Andrew Geddes another 13. In fact there was an inquiry into the dealings of the Geddes, father and son, in 1859. Andrew Geddes was then 78, and was granted some leniency but James Geddes did not fare so well and ended up declaring bankruptcy and moving from the district. submitted by Jean Campbell

King of the Pull competition wraps up after final event at Fergus Fall Fair FERGUS – Champions were declared in four categories in the EkotuningCom King of the Pull competition following the final event in the series at the Fergus Fall Fair Sept. 13. Adam Johnson of Listowel was King of the Pull in the 17,500-pound class, sponsored by PineGrove Farm Service, recording 39 points in the three events. George Israel of West Montrose was second in the class with 38 points, followed by Devon Altena of Arthur,

with 33 points and Todd Fraser of Elora and Larry Schill of Alma tied with 29 points each. In the 22,000-pound class, sponsored by Schill Ag Partners, Bas Altenda of Arthur placed first with 55 points, followed by Roger McAllister of Arthur with 53, Brandon Bults of Alma with 49, Randy Martin of Gowanstown with 43 and Jon Vallance of Drayton with 40. Josh Smeltzer of Fergus won the 32,000-pound class,

Vial of Life FROM PAGE ONE SCM requires 1,000 vials to implement the program. As the committee has no budget, Mol asked the township to provide $250 to help with such costs as fridge magnets and labels for the vials. Vials were donated by Mapleton Health Centre. Council passed a motion approving the requested $250 contribution. Vials will be distributed through the Mapleton Fire Deparatment and the Seniors Centre For Excellence. Vials will also be available for pickup at the township office.

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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton

Everyone Welcome? In the past week a lot of us in Canada have been getting our shirts all in a knot over the latest legislation introduced by the Parti Quebecois government in Quebec - The Charter of Quebec Values. The government claims that in order to ensure a secular society that is inclusive of all people they need to ban the wearing or display of any ostentatious religious symbols by any government employees or buildings. Thus a Sikh doctor will not be allowed to wear his turban while working in the hospital, a Muslim teacher will not be allowed to wear a head scarf in a public school classroom. Public employees will not be allowed to display any reli-

gious imagery or symbols in their workplaces. I am actually pleased that so many of us are troubled by what we perceive to be discrimination. But whenever I have mounted my high horse of righteous indignation I try to remember those wise words from long ago about seeing the speck in the other’s eye but not the log in one’s own. If we are honest I think we will all admit that it is very difficult to not discriminate and we will confess that we all do it, probably fairly regularly. Who of us can claim that we always treat everyone the same, no matter what? Think of all the ways in which we are tempted to discriminate: physical appearance, clothing, tattoos and piercings, personal grooming, where someone lives or works, the kind of house or car they

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have, ethnic origin and colour of skin, sexual orientation, religious or atheistic beliefs, moral values, wealth or poverty, Christian denomination, mental health condition, age, taste in music or art, work ethic, friend or stranger, popular or unpopular, etc. etc. Our tendency is to feel comfortable with people who are like or similar to us. When we walk into an arena or pub or church foyer we tend to look around and seek out the company of the people there who are like us or who we already know. Most of us find it difficult to regularly seek out unfamiliar people and even more so when their appearance or mannerisms or ethnic background is ‘strange’ to us. And can those of us who are Christians honestly claim that we are much different at this? Oh I know that every single one of our churches has a sign somewhere that proclaims what we know should be true –

“Everyone Welcome!”. Is that really true in our churches? Does every person who visits (does even every regular attender?) feel welcome? If a visitor comes through our door on Sunday morning are they greeted and engaged in conversation as warmly as the regulars? Let me ask this more personally: when you are in church on Sunday do you keep a look out for visitors or even regulars who are standing alone with no one talking to them, or do you spend most of your time hanging out with friends and family? In worship do you sit more or less in the same place with the same people every Sunday, or do you look around for visitors who are sitting by themselves or the regulars who tend to always end up sitting alone, and go join them? What would happen in your church if a young adult covered with tattoos and piercings were to come to worship – would

Gary and I are pleased to offer the birds various wild and domesticated fruit on our property. It certainly draws a good variety of birds. Presently we have strawberry, grape, dogwood, Black Mulberry, Rugosa rose, Saskatoon, chokecherry, High Bush Cranberry and two types of elderberry. In late July (in a good year) berries ripen. Raspberry plants--both red and black (blackcaps, as we call them); gooseberry and a variety of colours of currant plants grow. While watching out the kitchen window I got a glimpse of a bird in our lone gooseberry. With binoculars I got an excellent look at it. I was pretty sure it was a warbler. Audubon Field Guide gives a concise description of mature Pine Warblers: Size “5 1/2” (14cm); un-streaked olive above with yellow throat and breast, faint streaking below, white belly, inconspicuous eye-stripe; two white wing bars. Female similar but duller.” This bird book has a helpful format. Song birds are grouped by predominant colouring. This was the only bird that came close to my observations, making id easy. “No bird is more aptly named: it nests exclusively in pine trees, spends much of its life there, and only during migration is found in shrubbery or deciduous growth of parks and gardens.” Normally they would be well out of sight at the tree tops searching for insects and seeds. However, berry season had brought them into easy view. Andy Bezener writes in Birds of Ontario “rare to locally uncommon (spring) migrant; very locally rare to uncommon breeder from May to September. A few may remain as late as January.” So I consider myself very fortunate to have seen one. He writes they “can be seen smeared in patches of sticky pine resin. They are very similar to a number of immature and fall-plumaged vireos and warblers. Voice: song is a shortmusical trill; call note is a sweet chip.” Many liken them to the voice of Chipping Sparrows. This warbler will soon be departing for southern states and the West Indies. Until next month, Susan Warren

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Liberal Riding Association opened the meeting held on Sept. 11 in Atwood. John Wilkinson, former Perth-Wellington Liberal MPP, introduced Skinner. “Stewart is young, passionate and smart as a whip. He is a candidate who possesses unique qualities and represents our way of life. I predict Stewart is starting a wonderful political career tonight and that he will make a difference this riding can be proud of,” he said. Skinner, 29, is excited to be joining Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal team and looks forward to representing Perth-Wellington.

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assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “Have a seat here, please,” while to the one who is poor you say, “Stand there,” or, “Sit at my feet,” have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? You do well if you really fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. (James 2:1-4, 8-9) The government of Quebec shouldn’t discriminate against religious people. But before those of us who are Christians get high and mighty in our denunciations of them, let us become more honest and contrite and repentant about the discrimination that lives all too robustly in our own lives and churches.

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DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week + Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance

Have you become addicted to prescription medication? Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603 www.DrugAndAlcoholHelpline.ca Also ﬁnd us at: Drug and Alcohol Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

ANNOUNCEMENTS Grow Marijuana Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriot Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com. Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882. RETIRED WOMEN TEACHERS OF ONTARIO. Join retired women teachers across the province for friendship and fun in local branches. Contact info@rwto.org or call 1-877-607-6696.

• 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

BUSINESS OPPS. WANTED! PEOPLE WITH PARTY PLAN EXPERIENCE. Weight Loss, 7 HOURS/WEEK, $4,822 per month average. Operate a Home Based Business. Flexible Hours, FREE training at http://BobLoucks.MyShaklee.com 519-734-1910 GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00+ Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

HEALTH

VACATION/TRAVEL Some accommodation open

FALL COLOUR CRUISES St. Lawrence River

October 9 to 12th / 3 nights Montreal / Lachine to Kingston 3 Nights $1,197 StLawrenceCruiseLines.com CALL NOW TOLL-FREE 1-800-267-7868 253 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario (TICO # 2168740)

STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPS.

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600 www.MentalHealthHelpline.ca Also ﬁnd us at: Mental Health Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

AUTOS FOR SALE 100% AUTO FINANCING APPROVAL - We can get you approved for an automobile no matter what your circumstances are. Drive a little and save a lot. Over 300 vehicles to choose from. Apply online www.canadianautogroup.ca. CANADIAN AUTO GROUP INC., 250 Springbank Dr., London, ON, TollFree 1-888-474-8815 / 519-472-8815.

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3, or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, Careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Now Hiring: CLASS 1 DRIVERS FOR LOG HAUL & PROCESSOR OPERATORS Accommodation and benefits provided. Will pick up and drop off at airport. Email: info@lydellgroup.ca Fax: 780-542-6739 ALBERTA HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR Slave Lake Alberta requires Journeymen Heavy Duty Mechanics. Third or fourth year apprentice with experience may apply. Call Herb at 780849-3768; Fax resume to 780-8494453; Email herb@hheltd.com.

FOR SALE

#1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET $32.95/Month

Westcan Bulk Transport Located throughout Western Canada is: Recruiting Experienced TRUCK DRIVERS to JOIN our team on a Seasonal, Rotational or Full-Time Basis for our busy Fall & Winter seasons Travel to & from the location of employment provided APPLY ONLINE AT:

www.westcanbulk.ca Under the Join Our Team Link CALL TOLL-FREE: 1.888.WBT.HIRE (1.888.928.4473) WESTCAN will be hosting a series of Open Houses in Ontario from October 17-20, 2013 More Details to follow regarding times & locations LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-263-8267

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AUTOMOTIVE GUARANTEED APPROVAL DRIVE AWAY TODAY! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

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HARRISTON - 99 King St. 2 bedroom apt. bungalow style geared towards seniors. Fridge, stove & washer/dryer included. $850/mo., heat & hydro extra. For more information please call 519-2912259. Coming Events

Phyllis Groshaw FROZEN BEEF & PRODUCTS

MOOREFIELD Two bedroom apartment available Oct. 1, $670 a month inclusive. Laundry facilities and parking available. No pets. Please call 519-638-2486 or 519-6383054.

PERSONALS ACTUALLY, YOUR MOTHER WAS R I G H T . . . Yo u a r e a g r e a t catch! MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS will help you find that special someone to make life more sweet. CALL (519)658-4204, www.mistyriverintros.com.

M O O R E F I E L D AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING September 24, at the Moorefield Optimist Hall. Mini-seminar at 7:15 p.m. “Gourds” by Hannah Veld. Program: Margareth Signer. Topic: “Making remedies, juices and teas from your own garden”. Everyone welcome. St. Martin’s 10th Annual Chicken BBQ Friday, September 20, 5pm7pm St. Martin’s Parish Hall, Drayton. Adults: $12.50, Children: 6 & under $6. Advanced tickets only. For more information call Daryl Brodhaecker at 519-638-5428. HELP WANTED

I would have the perfect apartment for you to call home, it is a beautiful fully furnished apt. located on the lower level of a fourplex in Fergus. You would have shared parking and shared laundry facilities. The apt. has a living room, kitchen, dining room and washroom with lots of storage. If you would like to see the apt. or require more information please do not hesitate to contact Mary Ralston at 519-843-3576.

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Apartment for rent HERE! Call 519-638-3066 or email: drayton@wellington advertiser.com HELP WANTED

Help Wanted Weekend Help for Dairy Farm (Drayton area)

No milking required Ph: 519-638-2769

Drayton Agricultural Society is looking for secretary/treasurer interested in community service. Volunteer position offering honouriam.

TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-3423036; Mobile #4486; http://www.true psychics.ca.

Please call Brad at 519-848-5329 evenings or edippel@bellnet.ca

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, free to try! 1-877297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk now! 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

Bakery/Deli Helper

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Want to talk to someone about gambling problems? Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505 www.ProblemGamblingHelpline.ca Also ﬁnd us at: Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

Must be able to work early mornings and weekends. Apply in Person or email resume to draytonfoodmarket@hotmail.com

90 Wellington S, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

MORTGAGES 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES from 2.60% VRM, 3.59% 5 YR. FIXED. All Credit Types Considered. Let us help you SAVE thousands on the right mortgage! Purchasing, Refinancing, Debt Consolidation, Home Renovations...CALL 1-800-225-1777, www.homeguardfunding.ca (LIC #10409). AS SEEN ON TV - Need a MORTGAGE, Home Equity Loan, Better Rate? Bad Credit, SelfEmployed, Bankrupt? Been turned down? Facing Foreclosure, Power of Sale? CALL US NOW TOLL-FREE 1-877-733-4424 and speak to a licensed mortgage agent. MMAmortgages.com specializes in residential, commercial, rural, agriculture, farms, & land mortgages. Visit: www.MMAmortgages.com (Lic#12126). $$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES Debt Consolidation, Refinancing, Renovations, Tax Arrears, no CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/ month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, CALL TODAY Toll-Free 1-800-282-1169, www.mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969).

7877 Wellington Rd 8, Box 248, Drayton, ON, N0G 1P0

308A or 308R Sheet Metal Installer Tri-Mech Inc. is a mechanical company specializing in Gas Fitting, Hydronic Heating, Geothermal, Furnaces, Air Conditioning and High Pressure Cleaning Systems. We service Agricultural, light commercial and residential systems. Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and have good customer relation skills. Applicants are invited to submit a letter of application or resume by fax to 519-638-3342, or by email to jobs@trimech.ca

PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, September 20, 2013

Local Terry Fox Run showed ‘triple A’ performance Unsung heroes - The hard working volunteers at the registration desk at Drayton’s Terry Fox Run prepare to welcome participants and crunch the numbers at last Sunday’s run. From left to right, Henni Klaassen, Louise Ellis, Theresa Scholten, June Ebertt, Marilyn Riff, and Stan Hogenkamp. photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Tunes for Terry - Local musician Randy Smart provided musical entertainment for Terry Fox Run participants at the Sept. 15 event.

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EAB is a destructive insect that spreads to new areas when infested wood is moved. By federal regulation, anyone moving ash tree materials or firewood out of this 21-county regulated area without written permission from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency may be fined or prosecuted.

DON’T MOVE FIREWOOD For more information, visit www.inspection.gc.ca/pests or call 1-866-463-6017

Contact Solid Waste Services: T: 519.837.2601 or 1.866.899.0248 W: www.wellington.ca/sws

Georgian Bay

EAB has been detected in southern Ontario. The following counties are in the regulated area: Essex (1), Chatham-Kent (2), Lambton (3), Middlesex (4), Elgin (5), Huron (6), Perth (7), Oxford (8), Norfolk (9), Bruce (10), Wellington (11), Waterloo (12), Brant (13), Haldimand (14), Niagara (15), Hamilton (16), Halton (17), Peel (18), Toronto (19), York (20), and Durham (21). EAB regulated area in southern Ontario

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Never too young - Colton Ritchie poses with his mom, and Terry Fox Run organizer, Louise Ellis, right, at Last Sundays event in Drayton. Ellis was pleased that many families chose to attend.

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Biking for Terry - Preparing to out-bike cancer, volunteer and cancer survivor Henni Klaassen, left, thanks participants Bert Hesselink and Mary Hesselink. Drayton’s Terry Fox Run raised $21,000 for cancer research.

Safety First - Drayton’s Terry Fox Run organizer, Louise Ellis poses with officer Judge. Wellington OPP patrolled the routes at the Sept. 15 event to ensure the safety of participants.

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