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Community News Volume 46 Issue 38
Drayton, Ontario
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Friday, September 20, 2013
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.
Township seeks new CBO
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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Critical information - Wellington OPP constable Laura Gromeder and Safe Communities Mapleton chair Wilma Mol display samples of the Vials of Life that will be used as the program is introduced in the township. submitted photo
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