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Community News Volume 46 Issue 41
Drayton, Ontario
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Friday, October 11, 2013
Vial of Life - Safe Communities Mapleton committee members councillor Jim Curry, left, and Fire Chief Rick Richardson presented information on the Vial of Life program at the Seniors Centre for Excellence congregate dining program in Drayton on Oct. 4. photo by Wilma Mol Cultural exchange - Murray Martin, president of the Reapers of Hope ministry in Moorefield, and his son, Cameron, hosted three ministers from Taiwan on Oct. 5. The exchange is a part of a twinning between Wellington Waterloo Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (made up of 32 churches) and a presbytery in Taiwan. Three Wellington Waterloo ministers have previously travelled to Taiwan through the arrangement. Organizers note the visitors were most impressed with the faith work and the facilities in Moorefield and were shown some of the other work of Christian Aid Ministries. The visitors were natives of the mountainous southern region of Taiwan, a country of more than 23 million people. Rev. Andrew Song from Alma and Elora Presbyterian Church translated and hosted the group with Liz Samis of Mapleton and presbytery clerk Wilma Welsh of Kitchener. Samis provided the visitors with information on Mapleton as well as note books, pens and pins supplied by the township. During the tour through the northern portion of Wellington County the visitors “were in awe of the land, the space and the hospitality of all the people they met,� said Samis. submitted photo
Condition cleared for Rothsay sale TORONTO - Maple Leaf Foods announced Oct. 4 the Competition Act condition required to proceed with the previously-announced sale of Rothsay, its rendering and biodiesel business, to Darling International Inc. of Irving, Texas has been satisfied. The
company expects to close the transaction on Oct. 28, subject to satisfaction of remaining conditions. Proceeds from the transaction of approximately $645 million will initially be used to pay down debt. Upon completion of a prepared meats
strategy, management will consider appropriate deployment of excess capital, including reinvesting in its core consumer packaged food businesses or returning excess capital to shareholders. Rothsay is the leading renContinued on page 3
Local author releases book for young readers DRAYTON - Children’s author Glynis Belec of Drayton, recently announced publication of a new chapter book for young readers Mrs. B Has Cancer. Published through Angel Hope Publishing the fiction book, based on Belec’s own cancer journey, not only addresses questions children might have about cancer, but it takes readers on a journey with the main character, Tristan, as he comes out of his shell and finds an amazing, sometimes humorous, way to help his friend. Mrs. B Has Cancer is already receiving great reviews from both children and adults. â€œâ€ŚI loved your book so much! I can honestly say that I have learned things that I’ve never known about cancer,â€? says 12-year-old Nicole Beswetherick of Palmerston. On Oct. 19, the official release for Mrs. B Has Cancer will take place at Studio Factor, 24 Wood Street, Drayton, from 1 to 3pm. Families and friends are invited to come meet the author and spend some time
GLYNIS BELEC enjoying a replication of the “cancel cancer� party from the book, including free games and activities for children of all ages. There will be a door prize and other prizes, a photo booth, refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions. “I initially planned on this book being a work of nonfiction,� Belec says. “I badly wanted to answer the questions some of my own students were asking me about cancer.� But Belec found her initial
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plan became too clinical. She changed her method and found her work flowed better when she approached the same questions in a work of fiction. Belec, an award-winning writer and children’s author, wrote a column for the Community News for 11 years. She writes devotions, Sunday School material, dramas, short stories for anthologies, blog posts and she is the market columnist for a writer’s magazine. She also leads Writers Unite – a local writer’s group whose members meet monthly at the Studio Factor. Mrs. B Has Cancer is written for the juvenile market, 8 to 12 years, and is available at the Studio Factor, at Blooming Dales and at other retail channels including www.amazon. com. An ebook is available on www.amazon.ca. Signed copies of Mrs. B Has Cancer will be available for purchase at the Studio Factor book release. $1 from the sale of every book goes directly to Ovarian Cancer Canada. For information check out www.glynisbelec.com .
SCM rolls out Vial of Life program DRAYTON - Safe Communities Mapleton (SCM) rolled out the Vial of Life program on Oct 4, at the Seniors Centre for Excellence Congregate Dining program, which is held monthly at the Drayton Reformed Church in Drayton. Committee members Mapleton Fire Chief Rich Richardson, Mapleton councillor Jim Curry and SCM chair, Wilma Mol outlined the benefits of the program and how it works. SCM wants residents to know
the program is available to everyone in the area (not just seniors) taking prescription medication. Vial of Life encourages residents to keep an up-to-date list of medications in a vial which is in turn stored in their refrigerator. A fridge magnet is placed on the refrigerator, indicating to first responders that the patient is a participant in the program. Presentations were also made at the Conestogo Crest
and Maryborough Terrace late last month. Vials can be picked up at the Drayton Health Centre, the Mapleton Township office or from any SCM member. Anyone with a passion for keeping Mapleton Township safe, is asked to note SCM is currently seeking new members. For more information on joining the committee or about the Vial of Life program contact Mol at wilmasworld@live.com or 519-343-5749.
Bridges of Poverty workshop Oct. 16 PALMERSTON Wellington County residents are being offered a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges - and strengths of people living in poverty. A Bridges Out of Poverty workshop is set for Oct. 16. at the Lions Club Den, located at 210 Main Street East in Palmerston.
The program, sponsored by Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, takes a community approach to understanding and helping those living in poverty to get ahead. The one day workshop, will help participants partner with individuals to create opportunities for success, examine the impact of poverty on families,
explore the hidden rules of economic class, identify ways to improve relationships and develop new tools to better address individuals’ needs. The cost to participate is $40 and lunch is provided. Call 519-848-3462 to register. For information go to http://www.wdgpublichealth. ca/?q=bridges.
In Motion - The Minto-Mapleton Communities In Motion Committee recently donated Daily Physical Activity kits to a number of local schools, including Drayton Heights, Maryborough Public School and Palmerston Public School. The kits are filled with information and suggested activities to ensure students reach the recommended 60 or more minutes of physical activity daily. Health promoter Sandy Turner presented kits to Mrs. Giles’ Grade 1 class at Maryborough Public School on Oct. 2. The schools will also be participating in the In Motion Bingo Challenge for a chance to win prizes that promote physical activity. photo by Wilma Mol
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