Drayton Community News September 27, 2013

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Friday, September 27, 2013

Sharp server - Aaron and Natashia Esseltine present Kevin and Holly Shantz with a new tennis racquet after Kevin won the serving accuracy competition on the new court. submitted photos

Absolutely delighted - Little Addison Claussen ate to her heart’s content at the annual Jim’s Jujubes Spaghetti Dinner in Moorefield, along with her parents Ben and Sara Claussen. All proceeds from the dinner are donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada in honour of Jim Murray, who passed away in 2010 after a battle with leukemia. Murray, whose father founded The Murray Group Ltd., was a lifelong resident of Moorefield. He had an insatiable passion for Jujubes hence the aptly-named dinner. Bags of Jujubes were also served at the event on Sept. 18 at the Maryborough Community Centre. More photos on page 3. photo by Wilma Mol

Changing technology impacts municipality

Sweet treat - Olivia and Jacob Guilfoyle of Burlington enjoyed some apples purchased at the Drayton Harvest Festival on Saturday. The siblings attended the event with their grandmother Bonnie DeVries and got a taste of rural life. More photos on page 8. photo by Kris Svela

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township is making plans to modify subdivision agreements with developers to reflect the reality of new communications technologies.

At the Sept. 10 council meeting, CAO Patty Sinnamon advised council Bell Canada will not be installing services in the Glenaviland subdivision, despite the fact Bell services are specified in the subdivision agreement.

Mornington Communications is currently installing fibre optic lines in Drayton and will be installing them in that development as well.

Sinnamon said the agreement with Glenaviland will have to be amended to reflect the situation and future agreements will need to be modified as well.

“Lots of individuals, certainly young people, aren’t using land lines anymore. Technology is changing so that changes how we do our subdivision agreements as well,�

Sinnamon explained.

Mayor Bruce Whale noted the move to cellular communications could impact the municipality in other ways. “If people don’t have a Bell line, how do you maintain contact? When people have a cell phone [the number] is usually not listed. Is there a concern that if we don’t have Bell capabilities that we lose directory information that’s been here for centuries?� asked the mayor. “In an emergency situation, if something happens in town and we have to contact everybody ... I guess it’s door to door,� Whale added.

Glen Allan celebrates tennis court opening GLEN ALLAN Residents gathered in the park to celebrate the grand opening of the new tennis court here on Sept. 14.

Following a barbecue supper there was fun and games for all ages: face painting, relays, balloons, volley ball and a serving competition on the new court.

The park is nestled beside the Conestogo River and now offers a picnic shelter, an updated playground and the tennis court.

Lights for the court and an ice surface are planned for the future.

The grand opening event raised another $850 to help fund this project, which has been financed with 50/50 funding from Mapleton Township. “The Glen Allan Parks Association (GAPA) would like to thank everyone who helped to turn this idea from dream to reality in just 12 months,� GAPA officials stated.

Personal and business donations are still needed and remain tax deductible for the near future. Contact Aaron Esseltine at 519-998-9779 for more information.

Good stuff - Sierra Martin makes a purchase at the bake table at the official opening of the Glen Allan tennis courts on Sept. 14.

Golden opportunity to support children with cancer at donor clinic DRAYTON - Three-time brain tumour survivor Stephanie Simmons is one of childhood cancer’s greatest adversaries.

Among her many efforts to advocate for children facing cancer, the 18-year-old from London has created the Gold

Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer and encourage people to donate blood in honour of cancer’s young victims.

During September - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Canadian Blood Services and the Gold Ribbon Campaign are

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encouraging residents of Mapleton and area to give blood in honour of children who have lost their lives to cancer and those who are survivors.

A clinic is being held on Sept. 30 at Community Christian School, 35 High Street in Drayton, from 2:30 to 7:30pm.

Each year, 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer.

The goal of the campaign is to collect 1,700 units of blood, representing one unit for each of these young heroes.

Typically, a child with cancer can use five units of blood every week.

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“We do lots of these and an eco-buffer has many similarities to this, but it improves the concept,” said Mark Funk, Trees for Mapleton coordinator.

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the trees were being chopped for firewood and there was nothing left. It caused such devastation. We were involved with planting trees to help sustain the people; projects like building windbreaks and planting woodlots with appropriate local species so that there would be firewood for the people.”

He notes when trees and shade are along a ditch, it doesn’t need to be cleaned out as often.

“It provides a lot of satisfaction to look at it and see all these trees growing,” Frei says.

For more information on an eco-buffer or other tree planting projects, contact Funk at 519-621-2763 ext. 2259 or email trees@grandriver.ca.

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The Freis know well the value of trees because many years ago they spent time in Africa and saw the impact of a landscape devoid of trees.

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October 19 - Ham Supper at the Alma Community Hall from 5-7pm. Adults: $12 and Children: $6. Sponsored by the St. Andrew’s Prebyterian Church, Alma.

Drayton Youth Centre: Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00pm.

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Spaghetti supper raises funds to fight leukemia and lymphoma And the winning bid goes to? - Carly Martin signed on for a few silent auction items at the Jim’s Jujubes spaghetti dinner fundraiser in Moorefield on Sept. 18, while husband Mike and son Ty looked on. LEFT: Reid Lobsinger lent a helping hand with clean-up duties in the kitchen. photos by Wilma Mol

Smith Fullerton recognized for research on ‘ethics of crime reporting rituals’ PERTH-WELLINGTON Local provincial NDP candidate Romayne Smith Fullerton recently received the prestigious 2013 Press Freedom and Responsibility Award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).

Smith Fullarton, a professor of journalism and media studies at Western University, along with her colleague Maggie Jones Patterson, a professor of journalism at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania were presented with the award at the AEJMC’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. in August.

During the past few years Smith Fullarton and Jones Patterson have been examining the ethics of crime reporting in Canada and other coun-

ROMAYNE SMITH-FULLARTON tries, which culminated in their research paper In the Shadow of Giants: The Ethics of Crime Reporting Rituals in Ireland & Canada.

The study involved in-depth interviews with journalists and scholars as well as a review of a sample of crime coverage in a number of countries including

an examination of the code of ethics and accountability practices governing media in these countries.

They concluded that the self-governing, press council and ombudsmen model recently introduced in Ireland and practiced in Sweden and the Netherlands for decades may provide Canadian media with a self-governing model of ethics and accountability in journalism, rather than having such requirements imposed by governments or courts as has been examined in other countries.

The international association of journalism educators judged the research paper to be the most relevant to working professional reporters and editors among the submissions received for this year’s award.

The AEJMC is a non-profit,

educational association of journalism and mass communication educators, students and media professionals. Its mission is to promote the highest possible standards for journalism and mass communication education, to cultivate the widest possible range of communication research, to encourage the implementation of a multicultural society in the classroom and curriculum, and to defend and maintain freedom of communication in an effort to achieve better professional practice and a better informed public.

“I believe the award speaks to the values of our candidate and our party, and that honesty and integrity can be a part of public life,” said Jack Verhulst, Perth-Wellington NDP Riding Association president.

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Donations can be dropped off at the Drayton Food Market, Drayton Reformed Church or by calling the Drayton Food Bank to make other arrangements.

If you or someone you know are in need of a Thanksgiving Food Hamper please call the

Drayton Food Bank at 519-504-2346 You must call before Saturday, October 5th to sign up for a Thanksgiving Food Hamper. Pick up time will be in the morning of Saturday, October 12th.

Safe boating award nominees sought TORONTO - The Canadian Safe Boating Council is providing an opportunity to local boating safety advocates or heroes to be recognized for their outstanding or life saving efforts in the field of recreational boating safety and environmental stewardship.

They may have pulled someone to safety from a capsized boat, taught school children about the importance of always wearing a life jacket or helped to keep the waterways clean and free of pollutants and debris.

The Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) are like the People’s Choice Awards

of Safe Boating. They are an annual awards ceremony and dinner which takes place every January to recognize the efforts of the general public, volunteers, professionals, agencies and organizations who have distinguished themselves in the fields of boating safety and environmental stewardship.

The CASBA awards span a number of categories including: - Rescue of the Year; - Marine Professional of the Year; - Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating; - Ontario Power Generation Best Boating Safety Initiative;

- Safeguarding the Environment; - Marine Industry; - Visible PFD Wear in Advertising; and - Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety.

To nominate a deserving individual or organization submit a nomination with related details by completing the form which can be found by going to www.csbc.ca.

Visit “Events” for more information about the CASBAs and to submit a nomination.

Anyone wishing to attend the CASBAs can also register through this site. Nominations for the awards close Nov. 4.

Alma WI hold meeting at Highland Manor ALMA - The Alma Women’s Institute held their September meeting at Highland Manor in Fergus. Former WI members were hosted by the Alma Members.

Members formerly from Speedside, Eramosa, Arthur and Alma, who reside at the Manor, were in attendance.

The speaker was Rob Singleton, manager of Highland Manor, who updated members on the addition of retirement

apartments being constructed.

He stated these units can be rented by the month. If residents need nursing care they can then move into the nursing home. Meals and recreation will also be available.

The roll call theme was, “What would you bring from home when entering a retirement or nursing home?” Some interesting answers included: a list of phone numbers and addresses, pictures, computer,

family history, Bible, yarn, rocking chair and warm socks.

Alma members were reminded of upcoming events such as the Guelph area convention on Oct. 9, catering the seniors luncheon on Oct.10, and the plowman’s banquet on Oct. 18.

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EDITORIAL Hold my calls

Mapleton council got into an interesting discussion at the Sept.

10 meeting. CAO Patty Sinnamon pointed out council would need to revise its standard subdivision agreements, which call for the installation of services by Bell Canada, as the communications giant is apparently no longer interested in running wires everywhere people build homes.

It’s interesting to note how quickly our world, once wired, began going wireless at breakneck speed, now reaching the point where it is no longer an assumption that most people want a land line telephone connection in their residence.

As Mayor Bruce Whale pointed out, it changes the dynamics of staying in touch if most people are connected to the communications grid only by cell phones, with numbers not listed in a communal directory.

It now seems forever ago the idea of a wireless communications device was the stuff of science fiction - Star Trek’s pocket-size communicators being the most obvious example.

My family’s first foray into cellular communications was facilitated by a clunky Motorola I purchased as a gift for my wife back near the turn of the century. As a gift, it was a bad idea. She called it a “leash” and almost never answered it when I called. As a phone, it was even worse. Roughly the size of Maxwell Smart’s legendary shoe phone, it couldn’t be carried unobtrusively and my teenagers balked at taking the “dork phone” in case they needed to contact the mothership when going out for an evening.

My next phone was a truly pocket sized model that “flipped” open, just like the aforementioned Star Trek version, and could be used to very efficiently send and receive phone calls. As far as I was concerned, communications technology had reached its zenith.

No further advances could possibility be necessary. If it was good enough for James T. Kirk, it was good enough for me.

Alas, we soon moved into an age in which, although everyone carried a phone, no one wanted to actually talk on one. I was compelled once again to upgrade my hardware and learn to “text.”

Even to someone with decent keyboard skills honed through a couple of decades in journalism, the art of typing with one’s thumbs seemed both preposterous and pointless, and yet here I am today, exchanging terse missives with anyone willing to share their contact information.

“Where R U?” “Still @ work.”

“Get milk.”

“K.” The technology may be space age, but the content is still pretty horse and buggy.

Here at the paper, reporters now carry a smart phone to provide instantaneous reports via Twitter (a medium I might like better had it been afforded a more dignified moniker) to people who presumably prefer their news encapsulated in 140 characters or less. I can understand the need for a media outlet to keep up with the latest in communications trends, but I have no plans to set up a personal account anytime soon. After all, what would I tweet?

“Still @ work.”

“Now getting milk.”

“Is anyone out there?”

No doubt the advances will continue, dragging dinosaurs like your correspondent along kicking and screaming - or texting and tweeting, as the case may be. Just this morning I read (via an archaic publishing format known as a web page) an article about the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics testing out technology that will eventually allow people to do electronic tasks like sending emails (or presumably text messages) just by thinking about it.

This should come in really handy if some night I’m stuck at work on an evening when the mothership runs short of milk.

Raftis out!

Patrick Raftis

OHEA offers tips to reduce waste at home

by Teresa Makarewicz It’s a fact: Canadians waste food - especially fresh produce.

With careful planning, and proper storage, families can save money and time and always have nutritious produce on hand for quick and healthful meals.

Here are some tips from the Ontario Home Economics Association (OHEA): - think ahead. Plan meals, make a grocery list and stick to it; - buy only what you need, and use in reasonable time. A 20-pound bag of potatoes is no bargain if it spoils; - visit farm markets early in the day; freshly-picked greens and herbs wilt rapidly in the sun; - before storing, remove elastic bands or twist ties to avoid bruising of produce; - store produce unwashed.

With the exception of leafy greens, fresh fruits and veggies have a natural protective coating and should not be washed before storing which speeds up spoilage; - separation of fruits and vegetables is vital. As fruits ripen, they produce a colourless, odorless, tasteless gas called ethylene that triggers ripening and causes vegetables to spoil; - pack produce loosely in perforated plastic bags. To perforate, snip several holes in the bag with scissors; and - check refrigerated produce regularly. Remove spoiling items. It’s true - “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch.”

Some fruits and vegetables need special attention. The following advice could help: - apples ripen 10 times faster at room temperature.

Store in a perforated bag in the

crisper.

- keep unripe fruits, such as peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, and melon on the counter at room temperature but out of direct sunlight, until they yield to gentle pressure and then refrigerate; - avoid bitter carrots by storing them away from apples; - leave corn husks on and refrigerate cobs in a perforated plastic bag. Husk when ready to use; - sweet potatoes should not be refrigerated as the core will harden. For longer storage, keep cool (around 13 to 16°C) or at room temperature for one week; - broccoli and cauliflower can be stored whole in a perforated plastic bag or cut into florets and stored (unwashed) in a plastic bag, ready for quick use; - store tomatoes at room

temperature away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration changes their texture and flavor; - cover herbs with a damp cloth or paper towel and refrigerate in a plastic bag or container. Or trim ends, place in a jar with water; cover loosely and refrigerate. Remember to change the water every couple of days; and - can, pickle or freeze produce at its peak of freshness.

Another helpful hint for produce is if it does need to be thrown out, compost it back to the soil or use a green bin.

Or before it comes to that, try making a nutritious pot of soup to use-up veggies and to avoid waste.

Teresa Makarewicz, P.H.Ec. is a professional home economist, owner of Foodgroups Consulting and a member of the Ontario Home Economics Association.

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There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted.

Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

2014 TAGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE 2014 Dog tags are now available at the Municipal Office or by mailing the completed form to the township office with your payment.

Every owner of a dog within the Township is required to obtain a license before the 15th day of May, or within 21 days of becoming a dog owner.

Registering your dog(s) demonstrates responsible pet owner ship and helps with the identification and safe return of your pet.

2013 dog tags are still available and expire December 31, 2013.

2014 dog tags are in force on January 1, 2014.

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Henry Irvine Henry Irvine was a general store keeper in Drayton from 1896 to 1916.

He came to the village from Arthur with his wife, son and daughter. His parents, a sister and a niece were also part of the household.

He was known for his front page ads in the local newspaper where he not only advertised his wares but also commented humorously on human nature.

One such ad in May 1913 was a discourse on selfishness.

After citing several other examples he told the story of a very ill young man who

had only been married three years. The doctor said the man could not live more than a few days. His wife was fairly frantic. She asked her husband if there was anything she could do or get him to eat. He could smell something cooking, so he replied, “I think I could eat some of that.”

The wife answered, “Well I sure would like to give you some, only that’s for the funeral.”

The Conestogo River must have flooded the downtown area that spring because in the same ad he assures his customers his goods are fresh weekly

and there are no water-spoiled goods.

He first called his store the “Landslide Store,” some time later the “Farmers’ Store,” and when his son Percy was old enough to join him in business it became “H. Irvine & Son.” As with all general stores of the time his store accepted produce for cash or trade. Butter, eggs and wool were the main products farmers traded. One news items tells of his need to rent the premises adjoining his to store all the wool he had taken in trade that year.

Lore has it that Henry Irvine, his son Percy or one

of his clerks greeted each customer who drove up in a horse and buggy. The horse and buggy were taken to a stable at the rear of the store where the horse was watered and fed while the customer shopped.

Many who had travelled some distance were also treated to a noon meal at the Irvine household.

Accounts of his activities in the community make one wonder how he found the time to operate his store.

He was elected to village council in 1900 where he served until elected Reeve for the 1906-1907 term. He retired

Junior Farmers organize Farmers Olympics event HARRISTON - Wellington Junior Farmers hosted their fifth annual Farmers Olympics at the Harriston Minto Fall Fair on Sept. 14.

The olympics this year consisted of dressing up in rubber boots and a hat, racing with an egg on a spoon, herding a “balloon cow” around a pylon, a needle in the hay stack search, “cow patty” toss, filling the water trough with a leaky cup and bale toss. Each competitor was timed and the fastest competitors to complete the Farmers Olympics, in three different age categories, took home a prize.

This year’s winners were Jayden Weber of Cambridge in the six-and-under age category with a time of two minutes and 42 seconds, Thalia Hosten of Hamilton in the 7 to 12 age category with a time of one minute and 19 seconds and Matthew Weber of Cambridge in the 13-plus age category

with a time of one minute and five seconds.

Organizers Katherine Clyne and Jen van der Meulen reported they had a good turn out with 26 participants in two hours.

The Wellington Junior Farmers congratulate all the winners and thank all the participants for supporting the event. Organizers are already looking forward to next year.

This is a really fun event for the kids says van der Meulen, noting it teaches them a little bit about farming in a fun way and gives them a chance to “dress up and let loose” in a friendly competition.

Junior Farmers consists of people age 15-29 from all occupations and walks of life.

They are people looking for fun, new challenges, and an opportunity to be involved in their commuity. Junior Farmers are the only self-directed youth program in Ontario and strives

Farmers Olympics - Youngsters compete in Farmers Olympic events organized by the Wellington Junior Farmers at the Harriston Minto Fall Fair. submitted photos to build future rural leaders through self help and community betterment.

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Using a thera band for strength resistance, she demonstrated a bicep curl. Then showed how easy it could be to perform five wall push ups while waiting for the kettle to whistle.

Wagg also highlighted sugar in its many forms. The imagery of eating eight teaspoons of sugar out of a bowl was a compelling argument not to drink even one glass of pop.

Four grams of sugar equals one teaspoon. Portion sizing using your hand can lead to wiser decisions when consuming carbohydrates, proteins, and vegetables, she noted. She also recommends keeping water handy and adding a splash of fruit or twist of lemon for variety.

Nancy Dietrich, a volunteer from the Diabetes Information

Information meeting - Local diabetes association chair George Van Ankum of Drayton thanked Nancy Dietrich, left, and Lindsay Wagg for speaking at the diabetes information meeting on Sept. 5 in Listowel. photo by Bonnie Whitehead

Centre in Harriston was the second guest speaker. She told of her vision loss due to a skin affliction and not from having Type 1 Diabetes for 42 years.

Magnifiers helped her continue her work into the 1990s, but having to give up driving and reading was a real blow. The Low Vision Clinic in Kitchener has helped her greatly with gadgets and care to help her cope over the years, as has the CNIB. Dietrich talked about the progression from the days of urine testing and 24-gauge insulin needles to today’s talking glucose metres and insulin pumps. She showed different types of glasses and binoculars, talking scales, talking alarm clock, talking calculator, colour monitor, large dice, and her lighted magnifier she finds essential for shopping. She told the group about her talking computer and large print church bulletins that help.

Due to Dietrich’s insistence, better accessibility in Harriston was achieved when yellow lines were painted outlining steps and audio cross walk sensors were installed at the traffic lights. At 20/400, Dietrich is considered legally blind.

She investigated the latest tool for improved vision, but with a price tag of $10,000.00, she may just have to do without the device.

Dietrich carries a collapsible cane to use on unfamiliar ground, but prefers to use her confidence and sense of balance to navigate familiar surroundings, especially the dance floor. She has a love of music and volunteering and continues

to be a terrific asset to the Diabetes Branch.

The door prize of The Everyday Diabetes Cookbook was won by Eleanor Gordon. Wagg offered three prizes as well.

Two fanny packs with thera bands were won by Jean Keirs and Helen Perkin and a hat and thera band were won by Eldon Quanz.

The North Perth - North Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association is located at 94B Elora St. S. in Harriston. Volunteers can be reached Tuesday and Friday afternoons, at 519-338-3181, or npnw@diabetes.ca

the exact location of his store remained a mystery. Pictures of the business section of the village taken at various times did not reveal the location either. However when we finally checked the assessment rolls, as surely this successful business must have paid taxes, we found him listed as a storekeeper in the Martin Schneider building on Wellington Street North, next to the Traders Bank.

Today Drayton Music Store is in the bank building and next door, the Irvine store is now part of Dobben’s Hardware. submitted by Jean Campbell

Nominations open for Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards TORONTO - Take a look around - at school, in the library, at church or on the field. There are young stars everywhere and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work. These stars are making a difference, inspiring others and building community. Nominate them for the 2013 Junior Citizen of the Year Awards, coordinated by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association with the support of its 300 member newspapers and program sponsors.

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by Bonnie Whitehead LISTOWEL - Chair George Van Ankum welcomed close to 30 people to a diabetes information meeting on Sept. 5 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel.

Reports were given regarding membership, assistance programs, save-a-tape programs, upcoming luncheon, and annual appeal.

The first guest speaker Lindsay Wagg, Co-ordinator of Wellness VON Perth Huron Site shared tips on healthy eating and exercise. She encouraged everyone to achieve 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a week as it could significantly impact their ability to manage blood glucose levels. Even 10 minutes of exercise a day, is better than sitting on the couch thinking

from local politics in 1908.

He was active member of the Methodist Church where he led the choir for nearly 20 years.

We have read in accounts of many social events such as garden parties, church suppers, and concerts where Henry Irvine was the chairman or emcee of the event. No doubt he kept his audience entertained with his antidotes and observations on human nature.

As with all businesses of interest, one is curious as to the location of his store.

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He is calling us to think and live, not by the standards of this world, but by his Spirit.

Outside Christ our “brain waves,” i.e. the way we processed thought, were merely of human origin or empowerment. We made decisions and acted according to self. We did everything apart from faith and therefore independent from God’s in-working.

Oh, the decisions or actions could have even been “respectable,” but much of who we were at that time was the result of unaided human effort that originated from or was empowered by self. This was carnal or “of the flesh” and proceeded out of the untouched (unchanged) part of us. This was the case because we had not yet been transformed by God. But Jesus Christ is offering us living tools that have divine power to take on life’s issues

Brain Waves Based on 2 Corinthians 10:1-5 For the most part, our culture functions from self-based thinking and the minds of its citizens are influenced from three spheres: the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eye and the boasting (pride) of what one has and does.

This has been the case since the dawn of time. Eve’s temptation in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:1-7) went like this: “… the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was “good for food” (flesh), “pleasing to the eye” (eye) and “desirable for gaining wisdom” (pride). Even Jesus was influenced in the same way. When tempted (Luke 4:113) Satan’s words were “… tell this stone to become bread” (flesh), “I will give you all their authority and splendour” (eye) and “… throw yourself down

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He gives us weapons like whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy (Phil. 4:8).

He gives us love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal. 5:22, 23) He gives us truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation and the ability to pray in the Spirit. (Eph. 6:14-17) Beside these we have forgiveness, humility, grace, mercy, etc.

In giving us these “weapons” he has given us his divine authority to govern our territory – i.e. our relationships, our finances, our health, our families, our community, etc.

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by Kris Svela WELLINGTON CTY. – An official with the Upper Grand District School Board is concerned about a decline in Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) scores registered among Grade 3 and Grade 6 students.

“The downward trend in EQAO primary and junior literacy and mathematics results, especially in math, has the board asking many questions focused on how to improve math instruction and success for students,” a board media release stated.

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- “I do not lament the fact that there are no Christians at work but rejoice that I have the opportunity to let my light shine in this dark place.”

- “Relational strife is not a huge problem; it is a stage and an opportunity for forgiveness and reconciliation.”

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can do about that. They tell us that financial stress is part of life; we’ll always be in debt, that’s just the way it is. They tell us that there will always be something wrong with our health; just take the pills and do the best we can. They tell us that kids will be kids; they’re just going to do their own thing no matter what we say or do.

They tell us that we are just going to have to put up with the way things are in our community; there’s not much we can do to contribute to it or foster positive change.

Christ is calling us to demolish these arguments. And in him we can terminate these thoughts once and for all.

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cent to match the provincial average of 68%.

“Writing scores, although up one per cent over last year to 74%, are below the provincial average of 77%,” the board media release stated.

“In math, the province has decreased by a point to 67%, with Upper Grand primary students lagging at 64%, down from 2012 by three percentage points.”

There is a similar story in the Grade 6 results, the board said.

“Reading in junior classrooms is the same as last year at 76%, but misses the provincial mark by one percentage point. In writing, students are achieving at 79%, down from 71% in 2012, and six percentage points behind the provincial average of 76%. In math, junior students are at a 52%

success rate, and the province is at 57%. Both the board and the province are down from last year – the board by two percentage points and the province by one percentage point.”

Added Bailey, “We are optimistic that by analyzing the individual student results we will find answers. We’ll also be asking tough questions, including why are we not seeing an increase that matches the work we have done in math over the past few years?”

The board will attempt to determine what more successful boards are doing differently and if their strategies will work in local schools. Also under scrutiny will be how universities teach math to new teachers, and since the curriculum is designed to be taught through problem solving, what do teachers need from the board

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“There are a lot of questions we will be asking so we can improve math instruction, and how we assess and evaluate students in their math learning,” Bailey said.

“We’ve had good results in improving our reading and writing success due to our past focus on literacy. Now we need to know how to take the lessons we learned from this and apply them to mathematics. I’m optimistic that will happen.”

In Grade 3, Upper Grand students scored 68% in reading, 74% in writing and 64% in math compared to provincial averages of 68%, 77% and 67%. Grade 6 board scores were 76% in reading, 70% in writing and 52% in math, while provincial averages were 77%, 76% and 57%.

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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, September 27, 2013

Harvest Festival draws plenty of vendors, visitors

Clean-up - Jeremy Ellis, 4, of Guelph, helped clear out some of the water that made its way into the agricultural building at the Drayton fairgrounds during the Mapleton Harvest Festival due to the heavy rain on Saturday. Ellis was also helping out his family at the Ell-Crest Farm booth at the festival, which was organized by the Township of Mapleton.

Legion launches Virtual Wall of Honour project for 2013

Bookworms- Madison Fillion, of Drayton, looks over some of the books for sale along with her father John Paul and mother Jessica at the Drayton Harvest Festival on Sept. 14. photos by Kris Svela

Sweet shop - Delores Clark, right, and Anna Donkersgoed found what they were looking for at the bake table operated by Marg Stevens at the Harvest Festival in Drayton on Saturday.

Plenty to see - Visitors to the Harvest Festival in Drayton on Saturday had the opportunity to check out goods from a wide range of vendors.

OTTAWA - Every year, for more than 90- years, millions of Canadians have supported the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day ceremony.

They have done so by attending cenotaphs and monuments for Remembrance ceremonies held across this country and by wearing the Poppy.

Last year, Canadians were afforded another opportunity to show their respect for all veterans.

The Legion asked Canadians to send a photograph of a deceased veteran to Dominion Command, the Royal Canadian Legion.

These photos, in turn, were displayed on the large video screens located near the National War Memorial and shown prior to the Remembrance Day Ceremony held on Nov. 11 and were later posted on the Legion’s website and available to all Canadians and everyone around the world to see.

Building on the success from last year, the Legion is asking Canadians to Remember and help build this “Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance” by sending in their photos to Dominion Command.

These photos should also include the name of the deceased, years of service, element or force to which the departed belonged or regiment/unit.

Relatives or friends of a beloved veteran may have the deceased veterans’ photo displayed on the “Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance.”

Photos, either a high resolution digital image or a hard copy, may be sent to Dominion Command, 86 Aird Place, Ottawa, ON, K2L 0A1 (no originals as they cannot be returned) or electronically to rememberingthem@legion.ca or aleurmemoire@legion.ca.

For further information contact Bruce Poulin at Dominion Command, at 613591-3335 ext. 241 or by cell at 613-292-8760 or bruce. poulin@legion.ca.

Upper Grand EQAO results indicate decline, particularly in math

FROM PAGE SIX Results for individual UGDSB schools are as follows: - Aberfoyle Public School (PS), Grade 3: 77 reading, 81 in writing and 50 in math; Grade 6: 90, 78 and 80 respectively; - Alma PS, Grade 3: 65, 76, 53; Grade 6: 91, 83, 70; - Arthur PS, Grade 3: 57,

62, 52; Grade 6: 74, 61, 53; - Brisbane PS, Grade 3: 83, 88, 69; Grade 6: 89, 100, 66; - Centre Peel PS, Grade 3: 38, 46, 31; Grade 6: 56, 50, 19; - Drayton Heights PS, Grade 3: 67, 86, 86; Grade 6: 89, 72, 56; - Elora PS, Grade 3: 79, 79, 64; Grade 6: 60, 46, 50;

- Eramosa PS, Grade 6 results only: 82, 82, 86; - Erin PS, Grade 3: 76, no writing results, 71; Grade 6: 86, 75, 54; - J. Douglas Hogarth PS, Grade 3: 70, 65, 70; Grade 6: 72, 62, 56; - James McQueen PS, Grade 3: 54, 50, 41; Grade 6:

no results; - John Black PS, Grade 3: 62, 81, 50; Grade 6: 95, 91, 59; - Kenilworth PS, no results; - Maryborough PS, Grade 3: 62, 67, 43; Grade 6: 88, 88, 71; - Minto Clifford Central PS, Grade 3: 62, 78, 57; Grade 6: 70, 62, 50;

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