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Straight shooter - Terry Davidson of Alma has qualified to compete in at the World Amateur Snooker Championships in Banglore, India from Nov. 18 to 29. Here Davidson lines up a shot in his basement snooker room. photo by Caroline Sealey receive some funding from the Canadian snooker association, something normally unheard of for this sport in Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the World Championships 72 to 75 countries will be represented,â&#x20AC;? Davidson noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canada will have three

participants. Approximately 350 million people around the world will be tuned into the championships.â&#x20AC;? From its introduction as croquet on tables in the 1650s, to a sport for only the wealthy, snooker has evolved into the game it is today.

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Davidson off to India for global competition by Caroline Sealey ALMA - Terry Davidson holds the distinction of being the only International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) Certified Master Coach in Canada. He is also a certified examiner. Davidson spends three or four hours a day in his snooker room at home in Alma perfecting his skills. He plays in tournaments every two to three weeks in various locations around Ontario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To qualify for the Ontario championships, a snooker player must participate in at least five tournaments,â&#x20AC;? he said. In September Davidson was ranked third in Canada in the Masters Division (age 40+) by virtue of beating the other menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s semi-finalist in a playoff for third place. Davidson has earned the honour of representing Canada at the 2014 IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championships in Banglore, India from Nov. 18 to 29. With a third-place finish last month, Davidson will

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With the introduction of colour television to the modern world, snooker increased in popularity. Although not as popular today as it once was in Canada and the United States, snooker has become part of the school curriculum in China.

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Youth centre celebrates 15th anniversary Oct. 17 DRAYTON - Roughly 55% of charities in Canada are entirely volunteer driven. According to Imagine Canada, a successful volunteer-led organization meets â&#x20AC;&#x153;a real community need for service or engagement [and] maintain[s] the support and trust of their key supporters.â&#x20AC;? As the Drayton Youth Centre celebrates its 15th anniversary, the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors realizes how integral this community support has been to the success of the organization in providing a safe, positive space for local youth three nights a week. A small group of volunteers were inspired to start this work, and years later other community members have carried it forward, the organization states in a press release. On Oct. 17, the centre will host an open house at the drop-in starting at 4pm,

featuring a free barbecue and wagon rides. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage the community to come out and celebrate and see how they have contributed to this success,â&#x20AC;? centre officials state. For those interested in becoming involved as part of the Drayton Youth Centre team, opportunities are currently available on the board or for volunteering one Friday or Saturday night each month. Contact volunteer voordinator Brian Kamm at brian.kamm@gmail.com or at 519-638-3875 for more details. Hockey tournament The centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual hockey tournament is set for Nov. 14 and 15 - more details to come. Visit DYC on the web and social media: draytonyouthcentre.ca; Twitter @DYCentre; Facebook Drayton Youth Centre.

Mapleton candidates address communication, spending, recreation by Chris Daponte MAPLETON - Mayoral candidate Neil Driscoll says if elected his first priority is very simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want a person answering the phone,â&#x20AC;? Driscoll told over 100 people who gathered for an all candidates meeting at the Alma Community Centre on Oct. 9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That answering service is going,â&#x20AC;? he said of the automated system currently in place at the township office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take 180 days.â&#x20AC;? Driscoll, responding to a question about candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top priority in their first six months on council, noted township communication must be improved. His opponent for mayor, Jim Curry, said training for the four new members of council will be crucial. He added it can take up to a year for someone new to the position to get up to speed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take time,â&#x20AC;? said Curry, who added teamwork â&#x20AC;&#x153;is keyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;communication to taxpayers is very important.â&#x20AC;? Nine councillor candidates also offered their top priority for their first half-year in office (the 10th, Richard Molenaar, was absent). Martin Tamlyn said council and staff need to work together better to create a more â&#x20AC;&#x153;healthy, sustainable community,â&#x20AC;? to keep people informed

and to take into consideration the economic and environmental wellbeing of the township. Paul Douglas said the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top priority should be getting its sewage capacity issues resolved to allow developments to continue, noting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;those developments grow the tax base.â&#x20AC;? Michael Martin said he will work to bridge the divide he feels currently exists between council and the public, suggesting the township should record and post online all its council meetings. Nadia Sommerville went one step further, stating documents, reports and â&#x20AC;&#x153;protocolsâ&#x20AC;? should also be made more readily available for the public. She said people need to know their issues are â&#x20AC;&#x153;going to be resolved, instead of swept under the rug.â&#x20AC;? Angie Culp also suggested communication at the township needs to be improved. She championed a â&#x20AC;&#x153;24-hour turnaroundâ&#x20AC;? for returning phone calls and said if there are delays or if the answer is not satisfactory, â&#x20AC;&#x153;questions need to be asked.â&#x20AC;? Lori Woodham said she has witnessed firsthand what she feels is inadequate communication from the township. She stressed the need for â&#x20AC;&#x153;teamwork between [taxpayers], staff and council,â&#x20AC;? stating people should be able to come to the office with concerns and feel Main St. W. Palmerston

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Candidates speak - Twelve of the 14 candidates for Mapleton Township council and Ward 2 county councillor addressed a sizeable crowd at the Alma Community Centre on Oct. 9. It was the final Mapleton candidates meeting before the Oct. 27 election. photo by Chris Daponte confident they are addressed. Dennis Craven said he will not accept calls or issues not being addressed by staff. However, he noted the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top priority should be solving its wastewater discharge problems. Albert Runstedler said the township needs to review government grant opportunities every six months to ensure it is capitalizing on all possible sources of revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that is critical moving forwardâ&#x20AC;? and to balancing the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, he said. Marlene Ottens agreed with Curry that new councillors will need training, but she

also highlighted resolving the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sewage issues as a top priority, as it will lead to development and growth. Ward 2 county councillor candidate Gregg Davidson, jumping off comments made by Curry, suggested if it takes a new councillor a year to get up to speed â&#x20AC;&#x153;they shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be there.â&#x20AC;? He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to hit the ground running and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I plan on doing.â&#x20AC;? Fellow county councillor candidate John Green was absent at the Alma meeting, though he had moderator Jim de Bock read an opening statement on his behalf.

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Green counted the Alma hall and the development of Wallace Cumming Park among his accomplishments during previous terms on township council, and pledged to continue to work for Mapleton - specifically noting its biggest industry: agriculture - at the county level. Wages and spending Candidates were asked what they would do to curb â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of controlâ&#x20AC;? wages, spending and taxes in Mapleton. Woodham noted that a large portion of overall taxes goes to the county, but said she would not be opposed to a reviews of township wages. She added

that like a lot of things, the job of a councillor, is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a balance.â&#x20AC;? Craven said he is also open to a wage review, but stressed it is not so much the amount employees are paid that upsets people, but the fact they seem to always receive larger annual increases than the general public. He also noted the township needs to expand its tax base to keep taxes lower. Runstedler said â&#x20AC;&#x153;taxes should be kept in check,â&#x20AC;? and said the township needs to compare its wages to those in other municipalities to see where it stands. He added debt retirement - â&#x20AC;&#x153;how much and Continued on page 8

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Sunbeam keyboard program exception to that rule. It’s obvitoward ages 5 and 6; and the ous she is an enthusiastic Moonbeam keyboard program teacher who cares a great deal is for ages 7 through 9. All for her students. three keyboard programs inte“Their struggles are my grate creative movement, struggles,” she states. “And rhythm, singing, music theory their triumphs are equally triand composition for parent and umphant for me.” the net. A quick flick behind COMMUNITY 7 child in a weekly one-hour sesFor more information visit the goaltender tied the game. FLORADALE 2 sion. www.myc.com, email tanisHorst went on the score the Community took the lead Participating in a MYC cowan.myc@sympatico.ca or with ahelps goal inchildren the dyingdevelop minute go-ahead goal as well late in class call 519-638-5715. of the first period. Terry Horst the period. Mackenzie Bauman sent Joe Clemmer down the used a scramble around the net right side. Clemmer hit the top to tee one up for Horst at the of the face-off circle and rifled blue line. Horst rifled a shot a slapshot through the pads of through the crowd. Bethel started the spread in the goaltender. Community added their the second period, scoring two next goal midway through more unanswered goals. Matt the second. Tanner Hackbart Horst scored an unassisted and Kyle Roes set up Keven goal to complete his hat trick. Gingrich with a pass in the Russ Shouldice and rookie Ben neutral zone. Gingrich crossed Wideman worked the puck to the blue line and blasted a shot give Mike Veens a goal from in through the crowd to send the close to finish the period. Bethel added two more puck to the back of the net. Floradale edged back into goals late in the third to put the game a minute later. Mike the game away. Jim Wideman Martin sent Ryan Martin into rolled the puck under the goalthe Community end. Martin tender’s pads, and Brandon snapped a shot off the pads Shoemaker sent the puck up of the netminder and Willis over the netminder’s shoulder. Martin flicked the rebound into Assists by Shoemaker, Tim Bauman and Mike Seiling. the open corner. Tender loving care for the MISSIONARY 7 Community came back with DRAYTON two four-legged goals before themember period of your family. 6 The scoring didn’t begin in ended. Clemmer scored both quality country prices. this at game until late into the goals to Professional complete his hat trick in just two periods. Horst and first. Brent DeKoning started things off for Drayton, skating Sam Bauman assisted. Community added three into a loose puck and rolling it more goals in the third. puck up over the goaltender. Drayton added one more Sam Bauman scored twice. Kevin Gingrich scored the before the period ended. Robyn other and assisted on anoth- Curry set up Pat Landman at er. Other assists were earned the net. Landman slipped the by Kyle Roes, Delmer Frey, puck into the short side. Missionary came back with Rick Brubacher and Tanner less than a minute in the period. Hackbart. for Floradale came back for one Curtis Bults took a shot on net Lunch Dinner final goal &late in the game. and Rich Colwill buried the Ryan Martin scored (Wed, Thurs & the Fri)goal, rebound. Missionary edged back into assisted by Mike Martin. GREATBETHEL SPECIALS6 the game midway through the IN THE STORE 1 second. Matt Freund and Matt LISTOWEL Listowel opened MONDAY-SATURDAY 8AM-6PM,the Cnr game of WellingtonBurnett Rd. 7 & set 12 up Curtis Bults on right side. Bults snapped a with a goal |inwww.theharvesttable.ca the first shift. | the 519-638-5000 info@theharvesttable.ca Kyle Streicher sent Travis rising wrist shot into the webKuepfer down the ice and bing for the goal. DraytonOCATION responded to Kuepfer went to the net RAYTON and rebuild their St twoNorth goal advanblasted a shot through the 10pads Wellington tage.1,Eric Deckers carried the of the goaltender. Unit Drayton Bethel tied the game shortly puck deep and Robyn Curry School centred a pass to Herman after with a power play. Zac Driving “Collision-Free Driving for a LIFEtime” businessinforfront 18 years. of the Bauman and Caleb Bauman set Mulder Instanding up Matt Horst at the corner of Continued on next page

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Former Alma resident covers Canadiana during talk by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON From Canadian quilts to beaver pelts, Dianne Stevenson enthralled her audience at the Seniors Centre for Excellence with her unique look at Canadian history. Stevenson, a former resident of the Alma area now residing in Burnaby, British Columbia, returned to the area to visit family and speak at local venues. Ranked top of her class as a Canadian quilting teacher in 2010, she teaches quilting classes and history At the Oct. 2 event, she began her talk with the travels of Jacques Cartier, who established trade with native Canadians. A top hat made from a beaver pelt was passed around the room as Stevenson spoke of the history of the hat. “These hats were worn by men from many walks of life, including clergy men and the military and were considered prized possessions,” Stevenson said. Pelts were shipped to Russia to be processed and then sent back to Canada. The guard hairs on the pelt were removed, exposing the wool underneath. A lengthy process involved the use of

Canadiana - Former Alma resident Dianne Stevenson brought plenty of authentic display items for her talk on Canadian history at the Senior’s Centre for Excellence in Drayton on Oct. 2.

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nitrate of mercury, heat, steam, beer grounds, wine sediments and sulphuric acid. “Mercury affected the bodies and minds of men employed in the industry. The term ‘mad as a hatter’ evolved from this,”

said Stevenson. Top hats were waterproof and could stand the weight of 200 pounds and remain rigid. Native Canadians traded pelts for guns. Guns were transported in three pieces on ships.

The saying “lock, stock and barrel” when a purchase was made came from the names of the three parts of the gun. “Trade blankets, sold and made popular by the Hudson Bay Company, were in use long before the company came into existence,” Stevenson said. “Woolen materials were shipped to Whitney, England where they were woven, felted, shrunk and dried on racks in fields. The blanket that resulted was so dense that it didn’t need to be hemmed when cut.” The nap of wool was worked with a teasel plant. White blankets were used by the Plains Indians as they provided camouflage while hunting and in spiritual ceremonies. Materials similar to trade blankets are used in the Canadian Olympic team wear today. “The Queen of England has also been a recipient of a trade blanket during a state visit to Canada,” Stevenson noted. The finished product was never trademarked, which opened opportunities for other companies to produce similar blankets. A question and answer period followed the presentation. Many seniors shared memories of their experiences with trapping and trade blankets.

Nut farmer addresses horticultural society MOOREFIELD - The September meeting of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society featured guest speaker Elizabeth Burrow, a nut farmer who lives in the Fergus area. Burrow, who spoke on “Growing Nut Tree,” began by informing the group she is one of about 300 nut farmers in Ontario. In 2010 she and her husband bought a farm and planted 100 nut trees. Since then they have increased the amount of trees and the variety. Walnut, black walnut, hickory, butternut, hazelnut and pecan are some of the nut trees they grow. Burrow stated Ontario grown nuts have a great taste. She explained how they gather the nuts in the fall and the equipment they have

for cleaning them. They now have facilities to roast nuts and also flavour the nuts with maple syrup or a variety of fruit flavours. They sell their nuts at a number of markets. Burrow had a variety of nuts with the different flavours available for members to taste and buy. Jo Houston thanked Burrow for her presentation. Lunch was served by Margaret Martin and Alice Bauman. Members were reminded of the District 7 meeting to be held on Oct. 25, hosted by the Clifford Horticultural Society. The next meeting of the horticultural society will be held on Oct. 28 at the Optimist Hall in Moorefield. Submitted by Linda Timmerman

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Show of support - ABOVE: The Kindergarten A class wore green to support their classmate Emma Clemmer (far right) on CP day, Oct 1 at Drayton Heights Public School. RIGHT: Brandon Lalonde (front, third from left) surrounded by his supportive Grade 1/2 classmates. BELOW: Also showing support for classmate Troy Clemmer (front row on left) were Grades 6, 7 and 8 students.

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Community earns victory FROM PREVIOUS PAGE net. Mulder snapped the puck through the goaltender. But Missionary came back with two goals to tie the game. Rich Colwill played give-andgo with Dave Scholten for a tidy wrist shot into the open corner, then set up Scholten from behind the net for the tying goal into the short side. Drayton stormed the net for the go-ahead goal in the dying seconds of the period. When the whistle was blown, DeKoning earned the goal and Rumph the assist. Missionary flew into the third period to tie things up again. Nice passing by Matt Burnett and Curtis Bults gave Dylan Bults and shot into the top corner over a sliding goaltender. Missionary took the lead for the first time in the game. Matt Freund sent Curtis Bults skating through the neutral zone. Bults slipped through the defence and feathered the puck into the top corner. Drayton stormed back to tie the game again. Brent DeKoning set up Pat Landman for a rush and a goal.

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Governing to win

Changing rules to provide an electoral advantage to their party is nothing new to Canada’s Conservatives. The minute they attained a majority mandate, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives moved ahead with a previously-foiled plan to eliminate a subsidy for political parties which attain a minimum number of votes in a general election. The subsidy came with cap on individual donations. In combination, the measures were designed to even the playing field and prevent those with the deepest pocketbooks from entirely dominating political discourse. With the next federal election looming in about a year’s time, recent reports indicate the government is planning to create a loophole in Canada’s copyright legislation that would allow politicians and parties free access to copyrighted news footage. While there could ostensibly be other uses, the most obvious will be to allow parties to intensify the use of attack ads. The legislation would reportedly also prevent broadcasters from refusing such ads, even if it’s their own copyright being violated. It’s a case of the government trying to get ahead of major broadcasters who have served notice they might try to impose a collective blackout on ads making use of their footage without permission. Leaving aside the fact no party has been less hesitant about using attack ads than the Canadian and Ontario Conservative strategists, the fact any party could sever off a chunk of any broadcast for partisan usage could actually impact news coverage. It’s not impossible some journalists, reluctant to become unwilling participants in a future attack ad, could pull their punches in certain interview situations, leaving public discourse hampered as a result. None of this, of course, will matter to Harper or his government. For them, this will just be another piece of legislation more about winning than governing. Patrick Raftis

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Letter to the Editor Great election coverage Dear Editor: Thank you for your “Section B,” 2014 Municipal Election coverage (Sept. 26). It has been a great resource in the family conversations leading up to our voting decisions. I’m impressed with the graphics, organization and clar-

ity. Mega details, distilled into a valued reference. Dog-eared and checkmarked, it continues to be the “go-to” reference especially after the all candidates meetings. Your team’s coverage and presentation of the council meetings are also appreciated. Donna Hirtle Drayton

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ROAD S E R U S O CL

Please take notice that the following road work will be taking place in Mapleton Township resulting in road closures: October 14-25, 2014: Sideroad 18 between the Sixth Line and the Eighth Line will be closed for culvert repair. Brad McRoberts, MPA, P.Eng., Director of Public Works

COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, October 14, 2014 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting of Council Municipal Election Day Regular Meeting of Council *Note Time Change From 1:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society

Fire prevention Reading through the stories of the people of Mapleton in the several history books available, one is struck by the many times fire has changed the face of a commercial block in one of the hamlets or destroyed a barn or farm home. Some of those fires were the result of a lighting strike but it would seem the majority were caused from carelessness or the malfunction of machinery. When the Peel and Maryborough Fire Insurance Company was established in 1887 by farmers from Peel and Maryborough, one of their regulations was that the use of steam power for threshing and the use of loose matches and smoking were prohibited in

barns insured by the company. At that time the company did not insure houses or commercial buildings. In Moorefield, a block of stores on the east side of McGivern Street were destroyed by fire in the early 1900s. This is where Gourlay’s, County Radio and TV, and the restaurant are now. Also at the Moorefield Community Park a large barn-like structure called “the Tabernacle” was leveled by fire. In Alma a hotel on Wellington Road 17, the first log school, the corner store (rebuilt and now as an antique store), and in recent memory a restaurant and the feed mill all burned. Fire has claimed several

blocks of stores on Wellington Street in Drayton over the years. The area on the east side from Main to Spring Street was razed by fire destroying C. E. Smith’s carriage shop, R. Tosh’s Blacksmith, T. H. Brown’s photograph gallery, Bishop’s butcher shop, and three stables burned in 1894. In 1915 a block of stores (where Dobben’s True Value Hardware etc. now operate) burned and in 1917 the stores and hotel on the west side, from Main to what is now Dippel’s Garage burned. There was no such thing as a fire department in all of Mapleton to fight any of these blazes when they occurred. Locals manned a bucket brigade to fight the blazes, usually

Many benefits to stepping up your activity level by Marissa Bertens Dietician MAPLETON - Walking is a great way to stay active and healthy… plus it’s free! There are many health benefits associated with walking. It’s good for your heart. Walking regularly can help reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Remember your heart is a muscle too, and it’s important to use our muscles on a regular basis to keep them strong; It strengthens bones and joints. Walking is easier on joints than higher-impact activities like running or jumping, but it still helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis and risk of falls. It’s good for your blood sugars. If you have diabetes, or if you are trying to prevent diabetes walking is a great way to reduce your risk of high blood sugar levels. It can ease the mind. Many mental health benefits have been associated with activity, like reduced stress, less depression, and a better night’s sleep. There are many simple ways you can add steps throughout your day. Here are some fun tips that will help you to add steps to your day without going out of your way: - make an after-dinner walk a family tradition; - if you make a call, walk while you talk; - for every hour of TV programming there are 17 minutes of commercials; walk around your house during the TV commercials; - start a walking club with your neighbours or friends; - take the stairs rather than

the elevator or escalator; - walk your grocery cart back to the front of the store; - take several trips to unload your groceries from your car; - start a break-time walking club with your co-workers; - park farther away from building entrances. Mixing it Up! Add variety-by trying something new, do the same activity in a new place, or be active with someone new to make it social. Make being active fun dance or listen to music or books on tape while being active. Challenge yourself - try adding more steps to your day, or try training for a challenging hike. Another way to challenge yourself is by counting your steps by using a pedometer, and try to increase the number of steps you make each day. A pedometer is a device that counts the number of steps you take while walking. They detect your body’s gait movement by being warn at your waist. Using a pedometer will help you gauge how active you

are throughout the day and can help motivate you to walk more. Pedometers are available for loan at any branch of the Wellington County libraries. Borrow a pedometer with your family and record the number of steps you take. For more information about any of the free services offered by your local Family Health Team ask your doctor or nurse practitioner during your next visit, visit the website www. afhto.ca or google ‘“family health team locations.” Submitted by the MintoMapleton Family Health Team

with little success except to save nearby buildings. Gradually neighbouring municipalities purchased firefighting equipment and trained men. After the 1894 fire there was a movement to establish a fire brigade in Drayton. Members of the municipal council traveled to Listowel to look over their fire protection equipment and the Ronald Fire Engine Company came to the village and demonstrated their fire-fighting equipment which cost about $3,500. At the next annual election, January 1895, two questions were on the ballot: one to purchase fire fighting equipment

and the other to approve a debenture of $3,500 for the purchase. The electorate voted in favour of purchasing the equipment, but voted against approval of the debenture. The editor of the local paper commented that the fire protection vote was not conductive to anything but confusion. The question of fire fighting equipment and a local fire brigade was debated many times but it wasn’t until after the 1917 fire, when the Harriston Fire Brigade came by special

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Dennis Craven

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train and were able to keep the fire from spreading further down and across the street that, in the spring of 1918, Drayton council purchased a Ronald fire engine and formed a fire brigade. Being human we still are careless and often neglect best fire prevention practices. Fortunately our municipality has well trained, volunteer firefighters who respond with up to date fire fighting equipment when a fire occurs. Submitted by Jean Campbell

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By Rev. Calvin Brown, Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton

Thanksgiving thoughts Thanksgiving reminds me of the beauty of coloured leaves, warm Indian summers, the harvest, and the gathering of family and friends. It is one of my favourite times of the year. The warmth of the sun on your cheek and the cool breeze that refreshes makes it easy to be thankful. The smell of apples on the trees and the wonder of dozens of types of squash lined like ornaments on

a shelf all make me thankful. We live in a land of plenty and a peaceful land and for that too I am deeply thankful. Now I’m on a roll of thankfulness! I’m thankful for my bulldog who makes me laugh and brings me new friends, I’m thankful for people who authentically encourage me. As I drive through the countryside I’m delighted in seeing the sheep in the meadows and the cows in the corm (actually they’re usually in the pasture where they belong and I’m thankful for that too!) I’m thankful for the farm where I

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buy my eggs – I think it’s cool to go right to the source where the food is produced. I like to see the enterprise of those who lay out flower arrangements – not only to sell but for all those travelling along the road to enjoy as well. I’m thankful for birds – the song birds that cheer up the day with their songs of praise and the high flying hunters who soar - borne up by winds to great vistas. It reminds me, as the prophet says, “that those who serve the Lord will renew their strength, they shall mount up on wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” I’m thankful for the reminder!

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I am about all the things I’ve mentioned and for ten million more things I haven’t yet mentioned I am most thankful for the source of it all. As St James says in Chapter 1:17”Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights who does not change like shifting shadows.” God has shown us his true character – not just in all that he has made for us, but in all he has done for us. If the story is to be believed (and it is!) this same God who provides this incredible backdrop to the story actually loved us so much that he became one of us in the form of his son Jesus and that love was expressed in the ulti-

mate gift. He gave his life for us. John, the apostle summed it up well in words that you can see printed not just in the Bible but on billboards and at sports events as well. It says: God so loved the word that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have ever lasting life. For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through Him might be saved.” If you want to join a few others who are gathering Sunday at 11 AM to say “Thanks God!” look for the sign on the front of the church on 44 Wellington St.S. and join the Thanksgiving celebration.

Landowners should order trees now for spring planting FROM PREVIOUS PAGE best selection. For more information, check the Forestry section of the GRCA website at www. grandriver.ca (https://www. grandriver.ca/TreeOrders), or call the appropriate staff member for your area at the GRCA office at 519-6212761: Wellington County, Perth County Halton Region and Dufferin County – Myles Henderson, ext. 2262;

Mapleton Township – Mark Funk ext. 2259. Planting trees yourself Online tree ordering started Oct. 2 and the best selection of trees is now. Online ordering is available until March 1, however the supply on some species dwindles as orders come in. Orders may also be placed by mail. The GRCA has an inventory of 300,000 native trees available to watershed land-

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owners with a property that is greater than one hectare (2.5 acres) exclusive of buildings, within the Grand River watershed. The trees provided by the GRCA include over 30 species. These are native trees and a few non-native species that are well suited to this watershed. Online and mailed in orders are taken until March 1. Trees planted by the GRCA If you want the GRCA to plant trees and if you need a planting plan, a site visit is required. Visits take place year-round, but for spring 2015 planting, the visit must be completed and the trees ordered before Dec. 1. Planting sites may have to be prepared this fall to be ready to plant in the spring. A phone call to the GRCA now means

your name will be added to the list for site visits. Demand for this service is high, so the sooner you call, the greater the likelihood that you will have trees on your property next spring. The GRCA can also help landowners obtain grants to offset some of the cost. Projects such as windbreaks, shelterbelts, riparian buffers and large block plantings can receive grants covering 70 to 90 percent from sources such as Trees Ontario and the Rural Water Quality Program. The GRCA’s Rural Water Quality Program also provides financial assistance to qualified landowners to share the cost of many best management practices that improve and protect water quality.

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The Northern Goshawk’s status is “rare to uncommon”. Mapleton borders on the areas of their being here for winter as opposed to year-round residents. I have spotted them three times over the years. I possibly saw one close up this summer. It was perched and eyeing a squirrel. My first sighting in 2006 was time consuming to ID. The reason was it turned out to be a young bird. The markings are quite different. My only field guide at the time that showed immature birds was the Golden (now I have Petersons’). Often many of the immature hawks are larger and have vertical breast stripes as opposed to horizontal stripes as in adults. ID: 21” or crow-sized, A heavy bodied hawk. Adults: dark gray above; light gray beneath, horizontal striping; dark cap; conspicuous white eyebrow. Immature dark brown overall; lighter below with thick brown streaks (vertical) on breast and belly, making it look larger than adult. They are from the accipiter family.(short wings and long tails, catch other birds in the air). They are the most aggressive birds in Ontario. Prey is chased through forests on foot or low foraging flights. Feeding is primarily grouse, rabbits and squirrels, but will eat birds. Flies with deep, powerful wing beats using its long, muscular wings. This summer we saw very few of some species. Gary made apple cider and saw only a handful of bees and wasps and one bat all summer. We were thankful to see a few Monarch caterpillars and butterflies on our milkweeds. Helpful resources for this column were: Birds of Ontario, Stokes and Audubon Field Guides. Until next month, Susan Warren

I’m thankful my health is as good as it is and I’m thankful the kids are coming home for Thanksgiving. I’m thankful I can gather with friends and family in church this Sunday and sing the wonderful old hymns and the new songs of thanksgiving, and let the decades of good memories flood my soul and there is one more thing I’m thankful for. I’m thankful that I know the one to whom I should be thankful. I’m glad God, the creator and the redeemer has revealed himself as the one who made all good things and who sustains it. I’m thankful he does that! As profoundly thankful as

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Elect

Gregg Davidson County Councillor, Ward 2 Mapleton

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Local candidates make pitch for votes

FROM PAGE ONE how soon” - is also key to keeping costs down. Noting, “you get what you pay for” when it comes to wages, Ottens said tax cutting always sounds good, but it means services must be cut as well. Tamlyn said taxes in Mapleton need to be comparable to similar municipalities, and noted the township needs to expand its local economy and look at ways to save money on infrastructure projects. Douglas said the number of township employees is more of an issue than wages - and council needs to keep an eye on that. He also noted if wastewater issues are addressed it will permit growth and help decrease the tax burden on current residents. Martin opined that if the township wants staff with the best skills it needs to pay for them, adding prioritized spending, an operational review and grants are also important to cutting costs. Sommerville said the township needs to ensure taxes and water costs do no increase. “We need to stop this wasteful spending,” she said. She stated current wages are reasonable and pointed out “there are a lot of people without jobs.” Culp said she looks forward to investigating staff wages. She told the crowd that Mapleton’s population has increased about seven per cent since 2001 but the number of township staff has increased 56% in the last four years. Curry said over the last term of council the provincial and federal governments have frozen most grants and decreased transfer payments to municipalities. “It’s tough to get good senior staff” if the township is not offering good wages, he said. “It’s just not possible.” Driscoll said staff wages make up over $2 million of the township’s budget and the municipality will complete an operational review to see if there could be savings. “We do have some great staff in place right now,” he noted. Policing costs When asked if he would cut plans to add OPP officers and

Blood donors - Members of the Hirtle family were among those helping Canadian Blood Services exceed their target of 58 units (67 units were collected) on Sept. 22 at the Drayton blood donor clinic. This year has been a challenge for blood donations and organizers are reminding everyone in the Mapleton community to continue to book and keep their appointments to donate. The next clinic will be held Nov. 24 at the Christian Community School, from 3:30 to 7:30pm. Organizers are also always looking for new opportunities, ideas and referrals to encourage more people to come out and donate. If you know of any potential life savers, have a group or would like to become a partner with Canadian Blood Services, or would like to come in to the clinic as a group, email sharron.cairns@blood.ca. submitted photo

Attention Contractors and Trade Professionals You are invited to attend an information session regarding the Township of Mapleton’s building policies and procedures. This session also aims to provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and offer your input.

October 22, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Township of Mapleton Administrative Office, 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton. Registration is not required. Contact the Township of Mapleton at 519.638.3313 for more information.

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use that money elsewhere in the budget, Davidson said the county already has one of the lowest number of officers in the province (per 100,000 people). He wondered why anyone would want to push it even lower, resulting in increased response times. Driscoll said he does not want to decrease the number of officers in the county, but, “We can reduce the spending in the police system.” Curry agreed, saying he would not want to jeopardize the safety of families, but he would be open to a review of the OPP’s operational and capital costs. All candidates gave input on how to cut or curb policing costs, but those are approved by county council alone - which includes the mayor and Ward 2 county councillor as the only two Mapleton representatives. Youth recreation Candidates were asked about their “vision” for youth recreation in the township. Curry said as chair of the parks and recreation committee for a number of years, he brings a very “youth-oriented” approach to council. He pointed out a number of projects the township is currently working on, including a new splash pad and skateboard park. Driscoll said there are “tons of activities” already available and parents need to encourage their children to get more involved. He said the township should also be careful not to accept cash in lieu of parkland in development deals in order to ensure there are always plenty of local options for play. Woodham said when it comes to kids, it is critical to “get them outside and off electronics.” She noted it is important to allow them to play freely at the township’s existing collection of “beautiful” parks and facilities, which she said could be expanded going forward. Craven said obesity is a growing concern in youths and the township needs offer “any kind of recreation we can think of” to combat that. “We have to continue to promote all our parks and get our children involved in any kind of recreation that they desire,” he said.

4-H Dairy Club to be called Mapleton Moo Moos