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Debate in Alma - Perth-Wellington federal candidates gathered in Alma for a debate hosted by the local Optimist Club on Oct. 6: From left: Christian Heritage Party candidate Irma DeVries, Conservative John Nater, independent Roger Fuhr, NDP Ethan Rabidoux and Liberal Stephen McCotter. photo by Patrick Raftis
Trans Pacific trade deal, infrastructure cash among topics at Alma debate by Patrick Raftis ALMA - The newly minted Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was among the issues sparking debate at a Perth-Wellington federal candidates meeting here on Oct. 6. About 100 people at the event, hosted by the Alma Optimist Club, had a chance to question NDP candidate Ethan Rabidoux, Liberal Stephen McCotter, Conservative John Nater, independent Roger Fuhr and Irma DeVries of the Christian Heritage Party (CHP) on topics of their choice. Green party candidate Nicole Ramsdale did not attend. News that the 12-country TPP had been signed, but not yet ratified by individual countries, was released on Oct. 4 and candidates at the Alma meeting were asked for their perspective on it. “International trade is important. It always was, always will be,” said Fuhr. “I am sure a lot of dairy farmers are breathing a sigh of relief and producers of other commodities are probably at home raising a cold one.” However, Fuhr cautioned, “the concerns of the auto sector are the largest downside … there are always winners and losers in trade agreements.” “I’m proud our government has finalized negotiations,” said Nater, noting the TPP countries represent a combined economy of $28 trillion. “We can’t afford not to be a part of this important trade deal,” he added, noting “supply management has been protected for future generations.” “The Christian Heritage Party would like to keep jobs in Canada and export valueadded products. Not just our raw materials,” said DeVries. “It’s great we’ll be able to send our beef and pork to other countries because we certainly don’t eat very much of it ourselves.” However, she pointed out,
“We’ll have to keep working at it. There are a lot of new laws to be written.” “The Liberal Party is a big supporter of trade,” said McCotter, who added he will be in favour of the deal, “If it’s good for farmers in PerthWellington.” However, he said, “I hope this isn’t the end of supply management.” McCotter also expressed concern over the source of a promised $4.3-million fund for transition assistance for affected domestic sectors. “I worry where that money’s going to come from … it will have to be cut from somewhere else,” he stated. “Process matters,” said Rabidoux. “This agreement was built in secret, behind closed doors, during an election campaign.” Rabidoux pointed out the government will now “have to spend $4.3 billion on an industry that did not require subsidization before. I’m not buying it. I’m afraid there’s going to be a lot of Kinder Surprises buried within this.” Noting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair pledged not to ratify the deal if it didn’t hold up to scrutiny once full details are released, Rabidoux said, “We are not bound to those commitments.” Partisan politics Candidates were asked their thoughts on partisanship in politics. “On my very first day on municipal council, we had a new mayor and I was a new councillor and our mayor pointed to himself and said ‘I’m one vote,’” Nater responded. “I take the same approach to government … We need to work together and work across party lines as much as possible to get things done for Canadians.” “I don’t doubt Mr. Nater is a bi-partisan person,” said McCotter. “The problem is
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Stephen Harper isn’t. Stephen Harper is a party of one.” McCotter pledged to “work with my fellow MPs to get Canada back on track.” “The Christian Heritage Party is not going to form government, but if we are sitting there in the House of Commons we certainly want to work with other parties for the good of Canada,” said DeVries, who added a switch to proportional representation would give supporters of smaller parties like hers a voice in parliament. Noting he agrees “Stephen Harper is a little authoritarian,” Rabidoux said the NDP also supports proportional representation. “It’s a system that works in many other countries and we think it will work here in Canada.” As the only local candidate not affiliated with a party, Fuhr said, “Of course I’m looking forward to going to Ottawa and working with the other MPs in the House. “I’ll likely be the one chasing you down to find out how you think on issues, rather than being told how to vote by a party leader.” Doctor assisted suicide Another questioner stated a recent poll found a “large majority” of Canadians are in favour of “doctor-assisted suicide” and asked for candidates’ thoughts on the issue. “I have a lot of respect for the Supreme Court of Canada and they’ve spoken unanimously,” said McCotter, adding his party will bring forward a motion to change the law to match the court’s decision favouring right-to-die legislation. Rabidoux agreed the courts have “already given instruction on this.” However, he added, “we have to move forward and construct a new law.” Fuhr said he believes, “Too many people suffer far too long Continued on page 3
Dredging underway - Rehabilitation of a 500-metre section of a channel on the Conestogo River in Drayton began in late September. The work is expected to be completed by mid to late October. During this time the section of the trail along the river from Main to Mill Streets are closed to the public. Barriers have been set up at both ends of the trail. photo by Caroline Sealey
Joint committee on hospital integration confirms commitment to three sites WELLINGTON COUNTY - The joint steering committee working on governance integration of Wellington County hospitals met for a second time on Oct. 7. A press release issued by North Wellington Health Care board chair Tom Sullivan and Groves Memorial Community Hospital board chair Howard Dobson states the group had a preliminary discussion about
how the alliance will be structured and will function. The group is working toward a Nov. 30 target for integration with the assistance of facilitator Mark Rochon from the consulting firm of KPMG, who was appointed by the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network in August. The two hospital corporations have worked together for
over a decade in an alliance that includes sharing a CEO and other key staff. “The Joint Steering Committee has made excellent progress and we are confident that we will reach a successful outcome,” the release states. “At this point in the process, we want to reiterate to our community the importance of three vibrant hospital sites and supporting foundations.”
Council considers recording meetings by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Township residents may soon be able to watch local council meetings from the comfort of their own homes. At the Sept. 22 council meeting, councillor Michael Martin said he would like to
see council consider putting the cost of audio-visual equipment to record all council meetings in the 2016 budget. A notice of motion requesting a report on possible costs for an audio/video system that would allow the recording of all public meetings of council
was on the agenda for the Oct. 13 meeting (the results of that meeting were not known by press time). Martin said if the proposal is accepted he would like to see the recordings posted online via the Mapleton Township website.
Local youth encouraged to participate in Legion Poster and Literary Contests DRAYTON - The Drayton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion would like to invite local youth to participate in its annual Poster and Literary Contests. Participants are asked to explore the theme of remembrance by creating a colour poster, a black and white poster, an essay or a poem. One entry may be submitted for each category. The poster contest is divided into four age groups: prima-
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Word power - Adults are welcome to sharpen their mental skills while playing scrabble on the last Monday of each month at the Drayton library from 2 to 4pm. Testing their word knowledge on Sept. 26 were, clockwise from left: Liz Martin, Patty DeRose, Joanne Wiersma (librarian) and Sue Bauman. photo by Matt Metzger
Encaustic art Art showing Crystal Benallick, an encaustic mixed media artist from the Woodbridge area, held her first art show on Oct. 3 at Studio Factor in Drayton. Benallick has been working with encaustic, an art form that dates back to ancient Egyptian times, for 10 years. The media is a combination of beeswax and damar resin and a variety of materials including paper, newsprint, photos, trinkets, flowers and fabric. A Moorefield native, Benallick incorporates her family’s history in the area into her art. photo by Caroline Sealey
CAMBRIDGE - The Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP), now in its 18th year of operation in the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) watershed, provides financial assistance to qualifying landowners to share the cost of implementing selected best management practices that improve water quality. “To date, farmers in the Grand River watershed have received over $16 million in grants to assist in the completion of over 5,400 projects to protect water quality on farms,” explains GRCA conservation specialist Anne Loeffler. Grants range from 50 to 100 per cent of the project’s cost, with the balance paid by the landowner. Eligible projects include erosion control structures, cover crops, manure storages, fencing livestock from creeks, tree planting, fuel storage, well upgrades, and well plugging projects. Farmers must have completed an Environmental Farm Plan on their property to be eligible for grants. Eligible projects vary by county. The program is largely funded by most municipalities in the watershed. The total value of investments in projects since the program began is over $44 million. For more information on RWQP grants, contact the GRCA at: 519-621-2761 or ruralwater@grandriver.ca.
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Candidates clash in Alma FROM PAGE ONE when they know it’s not what they want to do … in some ways our current situation is not very humane.” However, he warned, “We have to be very meticulous in spelling out the regulations.” DeVries said the CHP would invoke the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to stop euthanasia and assisted suicide. “We need to be compassionate to the elderly among us,” said DeVries. She also said regulatory safeguards aren’t always effective. “In Europe those safeguards aren’t working and people are actually being euthanized against their will,” she stated. Nater said, “I am troubled by the Supreme Court ruling on doctor-assisted suicide. I prefer to see a focus on end-of-life care, on palliative care.” Nater added he anticipates, “a lot of challenges with drafting this potential legislation, including the idea of informed consent.” Municipal infrastructure Candidates were asked if their party would “continue, and ideally increase,” longterm funding for infrastructure investment for municipalities? “Absolutely there needs to be a long-term strategy,” said Rabidoux, stating that under the current government “there’s been a trend toward government funding sexier, short-term projects.”
“I will relentlessly advocate for more infrastructure funding for Perth-Wellington,” said Fuhr. Nater pointed to the government’s $53-billion, 10-year Building Canada fund, which he called “the longest and largest” infrastructure program “in Canadian History.” He also said the government would continue to provide gas tax funds to municipalities for infrastructure. “Our government made it permanent, then doubled it … that made it predictable each year,” Nater stated. DeVries said a CHP infrastructure renewal program would offer municipalities interest-free money borrowed from the Bank of Canada. “This will set off a building boom much like after World War Two,” she predicted. “This is where we diverge from other parties,” said McCotter. “Their promises are contingent on balancing the budget … Oil has to go to $67 a barrel next year and $76 the year after. If it doesn’t, they are going to have to renege on their promises and cut expenses.” McCotter said the Liberals would provide $20 million for municipal infrastructure next year. “This is money that’s going to come to Mapleton and Alma and Stratford next year and it doesn’t matter what the price of oil is.”
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If debate is healthy then the Oct. 6 gathering of local federal candidates in Alma was good for all involved. Five of the six Perth-Wellington candidates (Green Party candidate Nicole Ramsdale was not in attendance) gathered to share their thoughts on election issues with local voters at the event hosted by the Optimist Club of Alma. Local riding “all-candidates” meetings provide an important counterbalance to national election campaigns, which tend to be tightly-focused on party leaders and too often get side-tracked into peripheral wedge issues. While the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement and other issues of national urgency were discussed at the Alma function, it is always interesting to see which issues emerge from the questions submitted by members of the audience – the local electorate. In addition to citing by rote from their parties’ well-known platforms, candidates were asked to expound on topics like doctor-assisted suicide and municipal infrastructure funding. Such questioning provides not only a closer glimpse into the local candidates’ psyche, but into the local community’s as well. Another topic candidates were asked to broach was the concept of partisanship in politics and how they would work within the system if elected. Interestingly, all candidates expressed their intention to work with other parties for the good of all Canadians. It seems the road to Ottawa is paved with the same material as the thoroughfare to a certain warmer destination. Leaves one wondering what happens when they get there (we’re referring to Ottawa here) to prevent the implementation of all those good intentions? Funding tied up in a complex application process no doubt. Still, as legendary British Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously observed, “It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time…” In addition, Canada, among the world’s democracies, continues to stand out for a multitude of reasons, as perhaps the best place to live on the planet. On Oct. 19 election day will at last be here, 78 days after the campaign officially began and probably many months more after, for all intents and purposes, it actually got under way. Getting out to the polls seems the least we can do. For information on voting go to www.elections.ca. Patrick Raftis
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Pettapiece resolution on non-partisan funding approach gains support of MPPs PERTH-WELLINGTON - MPPs from all parties endorsed a resolution from Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece that states the government should guarantee government-held and oppositionheld ridings are given equal and transparent consideration for infrastructure funding. “Too often, it appears that politics trumps fairness when it comes to infrastructure funding decisions,” said Pettapiece after the debate. “It’s regrettable that this debate was even necessary.” In a press release, Pettapiece stated he believes Liberal infrastructure priorities have repeatedly short-changed rural and small-town Ontario, where the party holds few seats. He pointed to their 2014 decision to scrap the Connecting Link program, which provided municipali-
ties with funds to assist with upkeep of provincial highways, and the government’s decision to slash the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) - the province’s main transfer payment to small municipalities. “They do it because they think they can get away with it,” Pettapiece said during debate. In 2015 the province restored $15 million in Connecting Link funding. The Liberals also point to uploading of costs such as social services as a balance to the cut to OMPF payments. So far, 116 Ontario municipalities, including seven in Perth-Wellington, have endorsed Pettapiece’s resolution. “They come from PC, NDP and even Liberal ridings. The Ontario Good Roads Association also supported it,”
states the release. During the debate, Pettapiece told the House that in January, the government asked Wellington County official why they didn’t apply to the Small Communities Fund. He said the county responded that three previous expressions of interest did not pass the initial screening test. Pettapiece said the county’s response stated, “If our economic conditions and fiscal situation are going to preclude the county from being successful in future grant applications, we would appreciate the province letting us know this up front so that we can avoid wasting future staff resources and scarce municipal tax dollars in a fruitless fishing expedition in which we very well know that our chances for success are minuscule at best.” NDP MPP Percy Hatfield
supported Pettapiece’s motion, stating, “Our smaller municipalities need financial help from the senior orders of government when it comes to infrastructure. Governments shouldn’t be playing favourites.” Liberal MPP Kathryn McGarry stated her government is not playing favourites. “This summer, I went to many government announcements to help show our infrastructure investments in [opposition ridings],” she said. Pettapiece, however, confirmed the need for the second part of his resolution asking the government to guarantee that all MPPs, whether in government or opposition, be given fair and equal advance notice of the official announcement. McGarry pointed out that 88 per cent of the Ontario community infrastructure projects
are in ridings held by members of opposition parties; 79% of municipalities that receive funding have a population under 15,000, 65% have a population under 10,000 and 42% have a population under 5,000. “I would challenge the members of the opposition: When they hear that some of the funding is coming to their municipalities, instead of complaining about it, I’d love to
Swashbuckling musical saga comes to life at Playhouse by Caroline Sealey ST. JACOBS - Drayton Entertainment brought one of its first productions back to the stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse as part of the theatre’s 2015 season. With Drayton Entertainment celebrating its 25th anniversary and the Waterloo Regional Gilbert and Sullivan Society showcasing its 40th anniversary, the two have joined forces to bring to life a modernized version of the classic musical The Pirates of Penzance. A cast of experienced and talented actors were chosen to entertain showgoers. Set in the small fishing village of Penzance, Cornwall, England, the story follows Frederic, a young man who at the age of eight was apprenticed to a group of pirates through a mistake made by his nursemaid, Ruth. With his indenture complete at age 21, Frederic is released from the pirates and vows to exterminate piracy. With little experience in the world outside of a pirate ship, Frederic discovers a bevy of beautiful maidens and soon falls head over heels in love with one particular maiden. Frederic’s apprenticeship with the gang of pirates is reactivated after the discovery of his Feb. 29 birth date, making him only five-and-a-quarter years old. In a pirate raid on Penzance, the village bobbies convince the pirates to yield “in Queen Victoria’s name,” leaving the maidens and their caregiver Major General Stanley unharmed. Drayton Entertainment’s Alex Mustakas directs and plays the role of the Pirate King. From the director’s chair, Mustakas has added enough present-day ideas to keep the audience entertained from start to finish. As the Pirate King, Mustakas portrays the infamous character with a balance of villainy, wit and humour. His powerful voice does not go unnoticed throughout the production. Jamie McKnight is suited to the role of the young apprentice, Frederic, with his boyish good looks and charming personality. In her first role with Drayton Entertainment, Suzanne Rigden plays the sweet maiden Mabel, who is smitten with Frederic. Rigden’s strong operatic voice easily filled the theatre but would be better suited to a larger venue. Sergeant of Police Eddie Glen and his bumbling band of tap dancing bobbies keep
Merry buccaneers - The company of the Drayton Entertainment production of Pirates of Penzance, currently on stage at the St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse. submitted photo theatregoers entertained with their verbal and physical comedic presence involving temper tantrums, ballet dancing and robotic movements. Choreographer and assistant director David Conolly’s talents were evident in each scene, from small and intimate to grand ensemble numbers. On numerous occasions the stage was filled to capacity with actors and actresses performing well balanced dances from ballet to rock and roll.
Set design by Jean- Claude Oliver portrayed an English port of the era. Its minimalist appearance suited the stage. Props were appropriate and not overwhelming. No stranger to Drayton Entertainment, costume coordinator Jessica Bray’s talents for her craft was evident in the materials and colours chosen to accurately portray the time period. Bonnets, parasols, bloomers, white boots and long flouncy dresses dated the females of
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
“I owe, IOU - Thanks” Not infrequently, the news media gets hold of some economist, who wrings his hands and speaks in sombre tones about the huge problem we have in Canada with consumer debt. Apparently, far too many of us owe way more money on our mortgages, credit cards and car loans, than is good for us. If interest rates go up, many of us will be in big trouble financially. Some economists speak likewise about some of our governments in Canada, who have or are spending their provinces into humongous levels of debt. Whether Canadians and their governments are too much indebted is also one of the debates of the current election campaign.
But, there is no way that this faith column is going to burn its fingers on tossing around that hot potato. Are you in too much debt? I hope so. I know that I am. In fact, I would argue that you and I owe so much that there is no hope we will ever be able to repay our debt. But, I am not referring to the total debt of all Canadian governments, which amounts to $117,948 for every Canadian citizen or $243,476 for each income taxpayer. The unpayable debt you and I have is owed to all those who have in direct and indirect ways made it possible for us to live as we do. Who gave us the gift of life, endured the morning sickness, carried us in her belly till her back felt as if it would break and underwent incredible pain to launch us into world, only to be rewarded
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Who taught us the joy of work? Who gave us our first job? Who helped us learn new skills and develop our gifts? Who was patient with our mistakes and shortcomings? Who enriched our lives by inventing antibiotics, x-rays, anti-depressants, the printing press, violins, guitar and bagpipes (my apologies to you bagpipe haters), radio, television, computers, smart phones, tractors, jet airplanes and school buses? You get where I’m going with this? One of the great myths of the western world is that we are meant to be autonomous individuals. If we are to be happy, we need to pull ourselves up by our boot straps, be independent of the strings that tie us down, work hard and follow whatever dream we have. Frank Sinatra’s triumphalist song I Did It My Way, became one of the anthems of our culture. This way of looking at life
with weeks and weeks of interrupted sleep? Who changed our diapers, provided food and shelter, played with and disciplined us, taught us to ride a bicycle, drive a car and insisted that we get an education? Who accepted, cared for and loved us as grandchildren, friends, students and employees? Who agreed to be our teachers, bosses, youth leaders, mentors, and coaches? Who taught us about right and wrong, about God, about how to be a decent human being and how to love and care for others? Who gave us our very own Bible, songs to sing in worship and theological roots on which to grow our faith? Who provided us with churches, schools, roads, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, hockey rinks and dance studios? Who produced the cars we rode in and the energy that got us there and heated or cooled our homes?
encourages us to view ourselves as masters of our own destiny. We create the life that we desire, earn the prosperity we enjoy and feel entitled to all the luxuries we can afford. Unfortunately, for this myth we humans have imbedded deep within us the need to say “thank you.” A child healthily nurtured soon learns to say “thank you” upon receiving gifts and favours. For the rest of her years, she grows into a deeper and deeper appreciation of how much in life comes as gift. This transforms her duty-spoken “thank you” into a heartfelt expression of gratitude for the myriad ways in which the goodness of life and creation is showered upon her. Often in less than fair and equitable measure. This appreciation bestows upon us the humility of recognizing how incredibly much we owe to God, God’s bountiful creation, our fellow human
beings, our culture, nation, economy, institutions, families, parents and siblings. Unlike huge financial debts, this debt is actually not burdensome. Instead, it is a blessing because it teaches us to recognize that we are not selfmade and independent. We are beholden and interdependent with our Maker and our fellow human beings. In this recognition, we are freed from selfservice and selfishness to selfless service to God, God’s creation and our fellow humans. Moreover, the only way we can pay this humongous IOU is to humbly, sincerely and frequently say “thank you.” A wonderful spiritual discipline is to frequently reflect on your life and remind yourself of the good gifts and people that have been and continue to be showered upon you. Then, as often as possible, speak your heartfelt “thank you”, out loud to God and the people in your life.
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because nearly 80 per cent of land is privately owned. Many landowners order trees every year and the GRCA is committed to working closely with them. Last year they planted 175,000 trees and this year the GRCA welcomes new orders and inquiries.
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For plantings that will be done by the GRCA, the deadline to order is Dec. 1. The minimum order is 500 seedlings or 50 saplings or potted plants. For plantings that will be done by the landowner, orders can be placed online from now until March 1. The minimum order is 200 seedlings or 20
saplings or potted plants and shopping early provides the best selection. For more information, check the Forestry section of the GRCA website at https://www. grandriver.ca/TreeOrders, or call the supervisor of conservation services, Louise Heyming at 519-621-2761, Ext. 2279. Continued on page 8
With thankfulness to God the family of
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Best Wishes Only The family of
Jim and Marion Walker wish to invite friends and neighbours to a COME & GO TEA in honour of their parents
60th Wedding Anniversary on October 24th, 2015 from 2-4pm at the Moorefield Community Centre
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Open House Sunday, to Oc ber 18, 2015 1:30pm - 5:00pm Linwood Community Centre
“As we have been gifted with family and friends, we request no gifts, please. Join us for an afternoon of visiting and a few good laughs!”
Terry Fox walkers - Grade 7 and 8 students from Mrs. Parker’s class at Community Christian School stopped to take a group photo while participating in the school’s recent Terry Fox Walk. submitted photo
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Sunday, October 18 at 10am Rev. Ron Fisher will lead morning worship
Sunday, October 25 at 10am Pastor Paul Droogers will lead morning worship
We look forward to seeing you there!
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THE FAMILY OF AGNES BRIMBLECOMBE would like to thank you for your words of comfort, food, cards and donations to P&DH. To the staff of Royal Terrace and doctors and nurses of P&DHS, the loving care and kindness was appreciated. Thank you to Pastors Duane, Dirk and the members of Drayton Reformed Church for surrounding us with your prayers and support at this time. The compassion and care received from Heritage Funeral Home was noticed and appreciated.
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Former Drayton resident starts donation drive for home for pregnant teens
by Caroline Sealey MAPLETON - After a life changing event in her teen years, a former Drayton resident is giving back to the organizations that helped her through a difficult time. Jennifer Johnson has begun a drive to help teenage girls who require the services of Monica Place and MonicaAinslie Place. Monica Place (formerly Saint Monica House) is a licensed agency that has a been serving young pregnant women and young mothers and their children since 1968. Under the direction of the Anglican Diocese of Huron, the house was a centennial service project in 1967. The 26-bed residence’s mandate was to provide residential care and support to single, young expectant women. Many young women came from out of town to the Waterloo facility, gave birth, put the child up for adoption and returned to their homes. By 1970, the Waterloo County Board of Education established an on-site school, enabling young women to continue their education during their stay. In 1974, services were expanded to include a fullday school program. Learning opportunities included parenting options, communication, decision making, life skills and stress/anger management. The need for such a facility grew to the point that services offered to residents were extended to young women living in the community. In the mid 1980s most young woman were choosing to parent rather than place their babies up for adoption. In response to the shift in changing attitudes, a support pro-
Helping young mothers - LEFT: Jennifer Johnson has organized a drive to collect donations for area facilities for young pregnant women and mothers. CENTRE: Ivory Kelly and Ruby Kelly asked for donations to the cause instead of birthday presents. RIGHT: Some of the donations the girls collected. submitted photos gram was established not only for women in the program but also for young mothers and their children living on their own in the community. Even with the decline in adoption, it was still necessary to provide support for young women who chose the adoption route. A post-adoption counselling support group formed and was made available to both community clients and Saint Monica House residents. In May of 1992 the residential program was expanded to provide short-term accommodations for young mothers and their newborn infants. The “Moms and Babes” program offered 24/7 support for moms and their newborns during the critical first eight weeks of bonding. September of the same year saw the opening of MonicaAinslie Place, a 16-unit, two bedroom apartment housing complex and resource centre for young single mothers and their babies in Cambridge. The addition of this facility allowed
expansion of essential services in a safe environment to high risk, single mothers and their children. This allowed these mothers to progress towards full independent living. In 2012 the centre became known as a Trauma Informed Model of Service. One year later Saint Monica House changed its name to Monica Place for Pregnant and Parenting Youth, with a motto “Supporting Lives, Two at a Time.” Their goal is to empower young women who are pregnant, parenting or choosing adoption, to make healthy and informed choices for themselves and their children. The centre is funded by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services, church sponsorships and private donations. “As a rebellious, pregnant teen, living an unhealthy life, I am thankful to Monica Place for saving my life. The organization took me in and got me headed in the right direction.” Johnson said.
Monica Place provided Johnson with everything she needed during her pregnancy, from prenatal vitamins to maternity clothes. Financial assistance, regular doctor’s appointments, transportation needs and meetings with Family and Children’s Services are all part of the program at the facility. Women are encouraged to continue receiving an education. Johnson opted for the open adoption. The couple chosen to adopt her child was with her during her pregnancy and in the delivery room. Johnson plays a role in the life of the child, with regularly-scheduled visits. “I am blessed to be part of my daughter’s life. She lives in a community close to mine. Giving her a better life than I could give her was what I felt was best for her. She has amazing adoptive parents,” Johnson said. Johnson is now ready to make a difference in the lives of young women who require
the services of Monica Place and Monica-Ainslie Place. While cleaning out a clothes closet, Johnson knew she wanted to do more than just donate clothing to a local thrift store. She recalled a young mother in residence at Monica Place, the same as Johnson, that only had one outfit to wear, an outfit that came from her brother’s closet. After praying and talking with friends and family, Johnson has set a goal to establish donation centers in local communities. While working toward attaining that goal, Johnson has started small by offering her vehicle as a pick up centre for clothing, accessories and supplies that a Mom would need before and after the birth of her baby. “After Christmas many people have gifts that they just don’t know what to do with. In the spring, people clean out closets and in the fall everyone prepares for winter. I would like to make myself available to pick up the unwanted gifts, personal items and clothing
that can be put to good use,” Johnson explained. At present Johnson is willing to make pick-ups in Southwestern Ontario and deliver the donated articles to Monica Place. Johnson has been working at getting the word out about her cause. She has contacted Monica Place, established an email address and Facebook page. Many of the young women who stayed at Monica Place during Johnson’s stay have been in touch with her and are supporting her cause, in appreciation of the help they received as young mothers at the facility. “One lady contacted me and explained that her young daughters had asked for donations for my cause instead of receiving birthday gifts,” Johnson said. “The family had no car to deliver the donations but wanted Monica Place to have them. It was a pleasure to meet with this family, who shared with me that it was better to give than receive.” Donation centre in Drayton A donation centre has been set up at Studio Factor in Drayton. Johnson would like to have another centre in the Drayton/Moorefield area. Anyone interested in hosting this location is asked to contact Johnson. Pick-ups are scheduled for the Drayton/ Moorefield area on Sundays. To donate gently used articles including bedding, toiletries, maternity clothing, children’s clothing (up to one year) or gift cards for children’s stores, email Johnson at chance2donate@gmail.com or on Facebook - Second Chance Donation Center.
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