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Davidson elected mayor of Mapleton By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township has a new mayor. Gregg Davidson, who currently represents Mapleton as Wellington County councillor for Ward 2, defeated incumbent Mayor Neil Driscoll in the Oct. 22 municipal election. In the only contest for a council position on the local ballot, Davidson polled 1,245 votes to Driscoll’s 801, according to unofficial results
released by the township Monday night. “I’m so excited by the community voting and GREGG electing me DAVIDSON to be mayor for the next four years,� said Davidson shortly after the results were announced to a small crowd at the PMD Arena Monday night. “And I’m so excited to get
started and to do the many things that I talked about through the election, for child care and affordable housing, working with the council here to bring new industry and jobs for the community. “It’s going to be great.� All other positions on Mapleton council were filled by acclamation, with newcomer Paul Douglas joining incumbents Michael Martin, Dennis Craven and Marlene Ottens for the coming fouryear term.
Earl Campbell, who has previously been involved in municipal politics as a councillor for Mapleton Township and pre-amalgamation Maryborough Township, was acclaimed to county council in Ward 2. Mayor-elect Davidson said his first priorities include moving forward with expansion of water and wastewater capacity for the municipality. “And let’s bring child care to this community,â€? said SEE NEW MAYOR Âť 2
Bridge secures third term in Minto By Patrick Raftis
Nightmare scenario - Harriston area residents Scott Koeslag and Felicity Koeslag dressed as Jack Skellington and Bloody Mary from The Nightmare Before Christmas for the Monster March in Elora on Oct. 20. Photo by Patrick Raftis
MINTO – Incumbent Mayor George Bridge has secured an unprecedented third term as mayor of Minto, after out-polling challenger Terry Fisk in a rematch of the 2014 mayoral race. The margin this time was closer, as the final unofficial count on Oct. 22 had Bridge ahead of Fisk, deputy mayor from 2010 to 2014, by a mar-
gin of 1,722 to 1,480. In the 2014 election, Bridge became the municipality’s first twoGEORGE term mayor BRIDGE since it was formed by amalgamation in 1999, topping Fisk at the polls, 1,976 votes to 1,368. “It was a tough one,� said
Bridge of the 2018 election campaign. “It wasn’t an easy race, but I think that the voters have said they want to keep the progress going that we’ve been doing.� The deputy mayor seat in Minto was filled by acclamation, with current town councillor Dave Turton taking over from incumbent deputy mayor Ron Faulkner, who did not stand for re-election. Incumbent council-
lor Mary Lou Colwell also declined to seek re-election in Minto, where council will be made up of incumbents Jean Anderson (2,386 votes) Judy Dirksen (2,302), Ron Elliott (1,876), newcomer Geoff Gunson (2,302) and Mark MacKenzie, also a former deputy mayor. Candidates Glen Hall and Scott Marshall drew 1,671 and 1,052 votes respectively. SEE BRIDGE Âť 3
Value of construction activity in Minto tops $30 million mark MINTO – Construction activity in Minto has reached a new benchmark. Including building thus far in October, the value of construction in Minto this year has passed the $30 million mark, chief building official Terry Kuipers told council on Oct. 16. “We’ve cracked the $30 million in construction value mark, which we have never done before,� said Kuipers, noting construction topped
out at around $28.5 million during a record-setting 2017. Kuipers also noted that “Over ... four years we’ve also cracked $100 million. So things are looking good.� Kuipers’ report noted at the end of September this year, the town has issued permits for construction valued at $28.3 million, well above the 10-year average of $15.3 million. Construction remained strong in September, but was lower than September 2017, the report indicates, with 16
permits issued for building valued at $2.8 million (compared to 27 permits in 2017 for construction worth $3.8 million). “All in all we’re still doing fairly strong,� said Kuipers. “We’re on track for another excellent year.� Two permits for multifamily dwellings, a five-plex in Palmerston and a fourplex in Harriston, worth a combined total of nearly $2 million, represented the largest segment of building activity in September.
Council approves rezoning to allow residences By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council has approved a zoning change to allow residential construction on two rural lots, despite concerns about the proximity of future driveways to a major intersection. Yvonne and Jeff Van Soest of Soestdale Holsteins applied for an amendment to rezone two existing lots near the intersection of
Wellington Roads 8 and 10 to provide relief from the minimum setback to a natural environment (NE) zone at the back of the properties and MDS 1 setback requirements to allow single detached dwellings on the lots. The lots are currently zoned agricultural with a site-specific exception prohibiting development until the vacant lots are rezoned to ensure that specific con-
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Farm toys - Mapleton Township residents Clare, left, and Jack Driscoll brought their collection of farm toys and models to the 5th annual Arthur Farm Toy Show and Craft Sale at the Arthur Community Centre on Oct. 20. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Mapleton to host Business Expo and Job Fair MAPLETON - The township is set to host its inaugural Business Expo and Job Fair on Nov. 9 and 10. For businesses, the event, to be held at the PMD Arena, will include a business-tobusiness networking event on Nov. 9 from 5 to 7pm, a public business showcase, an
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there are many employment opportunities within our region and would like to showcase them to the masses,� stated economic development officer Trish Wake. Registration deadline is Oct. 26. For information contact Wake at twake@mapleton.ca or 519-638-3313 ext. 26.
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Rink ready - Skaters enjoyed a few laps around the ice at the season opener event at the Clifford Arena on Oct. 13. LEFT: From left: Caleigh Lubbers, Alexandria Hummel, Isabella Hummel, Allanna Douglas, Tammie Simmons, Rachael Douglas, Emma Fischer and Abby Benson. RIGHT: Trish Ruetz, Jason Kleist and Joey Schouten helped cook hot dogs and hamburgers for the opener. Photos by Bonnie Whitehead
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Provincial champs - The Palmerston Marlins U12 Girls softball team was recognized by the town of Minto for winning the Provincial ‘C’ Championship this summer. The team went 7-0 at the final tournament. From left: front, Abbey Kirk; centre, Morgan HutchisonEmma Martin, Ava Stome, Nicole Alexander, Maddie Cherry, Ava McDougall, Kiera Skinn and Katilyn Hillis; back, Mayor George Bridge, councillor Ron Elliott and coaches Joel Martin and Wayne Martin. Absent: player Mallory Meyer. Photos by Patrick Raftis
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Softball award - Joel Martin, centre is the 2018 recipient of the Ontario Amateur Softball Association’s Gil Read Award. Read was a coach, instructor and leader who contributed to the game of softball at the community, provincial and national levels. Martin coached the Palmerston Marlins U12 Girls to a Provincial ‘C’ Championship in 2018. In 2017, he coached the Palmerston Imperials Pee Wee Boys to the U14 Canadian Fastpitch Championship at a tournament in Minto. His brother Ryan, a Formosa resident, won the Gill Read Award in 2015. Martin received a certificate of recognition from Mayor George Bridge, left, and councillor Ron Elliott on Oct. 16.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 27 - Pigs N’ Rigs Event at Alma Bible Church, 59 Peel St. E., 3:30-7:30pm. Free pig roast, big rigs to explore and a concert with “Stand Firm”. October 28 - Palmerston Firefighter Breakfast at the Palmerston Fire Hall, 845 King St., 9am-1pm. Entry by donation. October 28 - Jamboree at Palmerston Legion, 1pm. Roast Beef Dinner available at 5pm. Take out welcome by calling 519-343-3749. October 28 - “Loving on Purpose” Kingdom Parenting: 6 sessions until Nov. 25, Sundays, 7:30-9:30pm. Selah Centre, 24 Wood St., Drayton. Info: Jeff 519-830-5642. All welcome. October 28 - Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Event, 7:30pm at Crown Harriston, 23 Elora St. S. Harriston. Doors open: 7pm. Best dressed Rocky contest with fun prizes. Tickets: $20; $25 at door. Show ticket for discounted food & beverages at Harry Stone’s Bar, 5-7pm. Info/tickets: 519-604-4935. October 30 - Mapleton Health Centre Flu shot clinic, 11 Andrews Dr. Drayton, 3-7pm. No appt needed, bring healthcard. October 31 - Friendship Circle free event. Palmerston United Church, 10am. Coffee and conversation flow with this group, plan to attend. November 1 - Seniors Centre for Excellence free Shuffleboard League, Thursday’s, 1-4pm, PMD Arena, Drayton. Info: 519638-1000. No experience needed. November 2 - Clifford Rotary Club’s 42nd annual Homemade Sauerkraut & Pork Supper, Clifford Community Centre, 4:307:30pm. Adults: $15, Kids: $8. Tickets available from any Clifford Rotarian. November 5 - Challenge Euchre, 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion Upstairs Hall, $5/person. Must bring your partner. Light lunch provided. All Welcome. November 6 - Mapleton Health Centre Flu shot clinic, 11 Andrews Dr. Drayton, 3-7pm. No appt needed, bring healthcard. November 7 - Drayton Rotary Club meeting every first Wednesday of the month. We meet at the Drayton Chop House at 6pm for supper and the meeting will begin at 6:30pm. All Welcome. Info: Lorrie 519-998-2154.
Davidson. “It’s desperately needed. We don’t have any. We need to have it here.” Davidson acknowledged he took a political risk in challenging Driscoll, who served one term as mayor after serving as township councillor for one term, rather than running as incumbent for the Ward 2 county seat. However, the decision was inspired by public support. “I had so many people come to me and ask me, ‘Gregg will you please run for mayor? We need a change,’” he said. “It was the people from the community coming to me that prompted me to put my name forward. So I have a big thank you to the community for putting their trust in me for the next four years to bring our township further
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ahead.” Davidson noted he will still represent the township on county council as mayor and stated the role remains unchanged. “(The) county’s going to be exactly the same because when you go to county, whether you’re a mayor or you’re a county councillor, you go as equals and you sit around the table together and you work on issues together,” said Davidson. “So I look forward to going back to county council as the mayor and working with the other mayors as well in that situation.” Robin Ross was elected as Upper Grand District School Board trustee for Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North, securing 3,139 votes to defeat opponents Shawn McLeod (2,729) and Rob Unsworth (941).
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Optimist leaders - Optimist Zone 11 lieutenant governor Lynn Bailey was in Alma to inducted the new executive team of the Alma Optimist Club on Oct. 16. Directors for 2018-19 are, from left: Jim De Bock, Dave Geddes and Jeremy Morton, secretary Linda Avery, treasurer Bruce Whale, vice-president Amanda Reid and president Nick Schrier. Absent: Mandy Mulder. Submitted photo
Clifford road reconstruction project nearing completion By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - The main street in Clifford has undergone many upgrades throughout the summer and the road reconstruction project is nearing completion. Curbs and sidewalks were formed reaching northward towards Wightman Telecom. Driveways are being replaced, front yards are being landscaped with topsoil and grass, and trees are planted. A pattern of brickwork is being set in place in the boulevards along the sidewalks. On Oct. 3, workers attached banners to the hydro poles in honour of our local veterans. The retaining wall, a toe wall, was built in front of the building at the traffic lights and on Oct. 10, the sidewalk was formed. The wall was formed with a distinct stone pattern and created with coloured concrete. The roadway north of James Street was paved, but there will still be a finishing layer to complete the roadway from Park Street to Heritage Street.
Town of Minto marketing and community development coordinator Taylor Keunen, left, and economic development manager Belinda Wick-Graham, right, make the Clifford, We’re Diggin’ It passport grand prize draw on Oct. 9 in downtown Clifford. Bonnie Whitehead, won the top prize of $750 worth of Clifford merchant gift certificates. Submitted photo supervisor On-site Jeremy Gibson has kept the project on point and dealt with any situations that arose. There are still a few jobs and inspections to check off the list before the project is totally complete, the barricades are removed, the detour signs are stored away and the roadway is open to traffic. of shopkeepers The Clifford have continued to operate their businesses dur-
ing this project. They have diligently kept their doors open, their shelves stocked, and were prepared and ready to serve their customers. To invite the public back to the stores and celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season, a “Light up the Street” party will be held from 6 to 8pm on Nov. 15. There are still chances to win gift certificates while shopping downtown Clifford or at the Light up the Street celebration.
Parking lot at Palmerston hospital to undergo construction PALMERSTON - Vehicle access to Palmerston and District Hospital will be temporarily affected as parking lot improvements and resurfacing work begins the last week of October. Hospital officials state all health care services will continue to operate as usual throughout the duration of the construction. During the construction, portions of the hospital’s public parking lot will
be closed to enable crews to work on the lot. Traffic control personnel will be on-site during the day to direct traffic to the most appropriate entrance. Signage will also be in place to guide traffic and make the public aware of these temporary changes. The construction is expected to take approximately three weeks, weather permitting and are necessary to increase the amount of
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Bridge expressed optimism about the makeup of the new council. “Nice to see the (incumbent) councillors all get back in and a couple of new ones and I think they’ll be a good basis for us to go forward with our plans,” he stated. Finding a replacement for CAO Bill White, who plans to retire before the end of the year, will be among the new council’s first priorities, said Bridge. “Certainly Bill’s replacement is going to be a big piece to fill,” Bridge stated. “And we have quite a few retirements (coming up) in that senior level, although the good news is we’ve got a lot of young people that have
really proven themselves and they can maybe move up to some of those slots. “But the new council will sit down and look at that succession planning.” “I accept the decision of the voters. That’s the way democracy works,” said Fisk. Incumbent Ward 1 councillor David Anderson was acclaimed to that postion for another term. Trustee election Robin Ross was elected as Upper Grand District School Board trustee for Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North. In the race to replace longtime trustee Bruce Shieck of Mapleton, Ross secured 3,139 votes, defeating competitors Shawn McLeod (2,729) and Rob Unsworth (941).
parking spots in the lot. Hospital officials indicate further announcements will be issued as required to make the public and staff aware of any impact on parking or site access. “Palmerston and District Hospital thanks the public and staff for their co-operation in allowing construction crews to work safely in order to complete the project as quickly as possible,” officials state.
WINGHAM - The 17th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon raised $313,419 for eight area hospitals. The Radiothon supports the purchase of medical equipment for hospitals in Palmerston, Mount Forest, Listowel, Chesley, Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth and Wingham. During the all-day broadcast on AM920, donations were accepted while local artists performed live. Special gifts directed to support several hospitals come from major philanthropic businesses and organizations, including Hay Mutual Insurance, Germania Mutual Insurance, Howick Mutual Insurance, and the Lucknow Kinsmen. Often funds are directed to benefit several hospitals. A unique part of the broadcast occurred each hour when patients told their stories about the care they received. Health care professionals and volunteers described the urgency of keeping medical equipment at each hospital up-to-date. Some of the projects funded this year are hospital beds, sterilization equipment, diagnostic and surgical equipment, lifts and other mobility or comfort items, infusion pumps, digital x-ray and multi-year capital projects. The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation raised over $52,000 for digital x-ray equipment, with funds still rolling in. Donations to the campaign are accepted until the end of the year.
the end of the year. To contribute to a local hospital’s Radiothon goal, visit cknx.ca/health-care-heroesradiothon. Since its inception in 2002, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon has raised over $11 million for health care throughout rural communities in mid-western Ontario.
Total fundraising for Louise Marhall Hospital in Mount Forest had reached $86,000 toward a $100,000 goal. When the Radiothon went off the air at 4pm, the grand total for the day was $313,419. Organizers state the total is expected to grow as the eight hospital foundations continue to accept contributions for their projects until
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Event returns to Crown Theatre in Harriston By Bonnie Whitehead HARRISTON - The Crown Theatre is set to host its third annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Event on Oct. 28 at 7:30pm, in cooperation with Harry Stone’s Social House. This event at the theatre, located on Elora Street in Harriston, mashes the movie with a live performance troupe led by Chad Tailor. Guests are encouraged to dress like their favourite characters or to wear any costume that will help them win fun prizes in the Best Dressed Rocky Contest. Crown owner Raissa Rogers enjoys dressing in costume for the movie herself. She also likes to see movie-goers getting involved throughout the show. The cult classic movie is described as a 1975 “musical science-fiction-horror-comedy film.” Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call 519604-4935 for information and advance tickets. Anyone showing their ticket is eligible for discounted food and beverages at Harry Stone’s between 5 and 7pm.
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Rocky Horror event - Crown Theatre owner Raissa Rogers is hosting the third annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Event at the theatre on Oct. 28 in co-operation with Harry Stone’s Social House. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
Joy not escapism At the risk of confirming suspicions of being an old, out-of-touch fuddy-duddy, I want to ask a simple question: “Why all the hoopla?” Probably many of you are as tired of all the hullabaloo as I am and dread hearing or reading anything more about it. Hopefully many of you wonder as much as I do about why so much energy, time and treasure has been devoted to transforming what is essentially an escape-from-reality pursuit into a socially acceptable commendable even - practice/habit. Okay, I get the medicinal thing: for sure, if proper research proves that there are safe medicinal benefits to cannabis use in whatever form, we want this to be legal. But from what I’ve read there has been precious little proper research and many of the testimonials as to the medicinal (even miraculous) benefits are anecdotal (placebo effect?); that is they have the same scientific validity as claims that
vaccinations cause autism. This aspect is of personal interest to me because I have been diagnosed to have fibromyalgia, a chronic illness which daily causes severe yet unexplainable pain and fatigue. Lots of people have suggested I try finding relief by using some form of marijuana. But is there proof that it works and is safe? Not yet. And surely it is of concern that many of us have bought into the claim that cannabis is harmless and non-addictive, again without much evidence to so believe. On Oct. 19 the Waterloo Region Record ran an op-ed piece by three doctors titled “The myths and realities of cannabis - because it is legal doesn’t mean it’s benign.” The doctors, all specialists in cannabis research, warn that we are in danger because of myths that are being widely accepted as truth, that: 1. “cannabis is largely harmless”; 2. “cannabis is not addictive”; 3. “cannabis isn’t physically addictive”; 4. “you can’t overdose on cannabis”; and 5. “cannabis is healthier than other drugs because
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it’s natural”. The doctors conclude saying “although cannabis is not as dangerous as some other drugs, it is still a psychoactive substance that has real risks ... the public should be aware of the facts (and fictions) about cannabis.” But my point is not the harmful effects of cannabis. I wonder how it is that people who live in one of the most advanced, prosperous, safe, peaceful and sought after nations on Earth find the use of non-medicinal cannabis so attractive that we would make it acceptable and legal instead of discouraging its use? Especially so when we know that legalizing cannabis will make it more difficult to discourage young people from using it, and will result in more youth doing so. And this when the research is absolutely clear that marijuana is significantly harmful to growing brains, is associated with the onset of schizophrenia, and should not be used before the mid-20s. Again, there are clear negative health effects, but the greater question is the moral one: what kind of people/culture/society are we
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on the county’s policy on driveway access in close proximity to major intersections of county roads. At the Oct. 9 meeting senior planner Curtis Marshall reported in regard to the MDS concerns that a neighbouring property owner would require a minor variance to expand his existing pig barn due to the proximity of already existing neighbouring dwellings, and the placement of a new pig barn would be limited to the
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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION: The Township of Mapleton hereby notifies and advises all local residents and affected parties of the scheduled construction to start Monday, October 29, 2018. The work includes the Replacement of Road Crossing Culverts and Reconstruction of 1.8 km of Concession 6 in the Township of Mapleton from Wellington Road 10 to Mapleton Sideroad 12, as shown on the key map below. The Contract is expected to be substantially complete by December 15, 2018, which includes base course asphalt. Top course asphalt to be completed early 2019. The Township, the Contract Administrator and the Contractor apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause local residents for the duration of the work related to the Reconstruction of Concession 6. Local access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works; however, daily detours may be required from time to time.
rear of the property due to the proximity of at least five already existing dwellings, making the existence of residences on the new lots moot. Marshall also provided council with a memo from Wellington County technical services supervisor Pasquale Costanzo stating the county will permit access to the lots on Wellington Road 10, with the locations to be installed as per sighting requirements in the county’s entrance policy. Access onto Wellington Road 8 would not be permitted by the county. “The occurrence of motor vehicle accidents is not a requirement for the approval of entrance,” Costanzo stated. “I find that disturbing,” said councillor Lori Woodham. She cited a study conducted by the Mapleton Fire Department showing a high rate of accidents at the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 10 between 1997 and 2017. Woodham said the study showed the intersection, at
the end of a hilly stretch of road, had the fourth highest accident rate for that time period. “So I don’t know if there’s something this council could say and ask of the county … perhaps when looking at entrance permits we should have some consideration of accidents in our area. Obviously there must be something with that intersection,” she said. “With having two extra driveways closer to that intersection I find it very dangerous and in all conscience I can’t support this.” Councillor Marlene Ottens said, “I appreciate councillor Woodham’s concerns,” but she added, “I think the concerns would be more if the driveways were on County Road 8, which is obviously a foolish place to put them.” Ottens noted there are already driveways near the intersection on the opposite side of the road and she noted similar situations exist elsewhere in the township.
Councillor Dennis Craven said residents who built homes nearby were “told at the time there would be no house built closer to the corner than what they were.” While noting the county has obviously changed its approach, Craven said, “I’m not sure I’m ready to support this either.” A motion to approve the rezoning was approved with Ottens and Mayor Neil Driscoll in favour, while Woodham was opposed. Craven did not vote and councillor Michael Martin was absent. Council then directed Driscoll to take council’s concerns to the county roads committee. “I think councillor Woodham you bring up a very good point. Why isn’t the safety of these intersections part of the commenting?” said Driscoll. “There needs to be these sort of thoughts put into the decisions, because it’s our fire departments that have to deal with any accidents.”
Listowel climbs into first place with win over Community LISTOWEL 5 COMMUNITY 2 Two unanswered goals after the first period of play gave Listowel the early lead. Kyle Streicher scored on
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Community in the second but Listowel responded with two. Mike Gingrich and Brad Gratz scored the Listowel goals, assisted by SEE LISTOWEL WINS » 8
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- working at strengthening marriages and families; - ensuring as many children as possible grow up knowing and having a loving, nurturing relationship with both their mom and dad; - being a culture that discourages (at least as vigorously as we have discouraged the use of tobacco) the use of alcohol, cannabis and drugs to alter mind and mood in order to escape reality; - being a culture that encourages healthy medical, psychological, emotional, relational and spiritual lifestyles that have no desire for the use of psychoactive drugs; - being a culture that says the wellbeing of our children, youth and young adults is more important to us than the fleeting “pleasure” of getting high. Can we together resolve to live our personal and family lives in such a way (and encourage the children of our families and community likewise), that we find our joy and fulfillment not in inebriated escapism but in fuller engagement with the beauty and delights and people in our lives?
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and are we teaching our children to become, when we tolerate so easily, even value so highly, the widespread use of a psychoactive drug that disconnects us from reality and impairs our physical, mental, and decision-making abilities? Can this in any way be understood to better us, to be an advance in our human culture and civilization? In these heady days some Canadians are touting how advanced and progressive we are, the first major country in the world to legalize cannabis. Supposedly we are the envy of civilized nations. Most certainly we are leaders, blazing a trail for other progressing nations to follow. Really? As all this “progress” takes root, more mundane matters such as the growing incidence of mental health issues, especially depression, and especially in children and youth, and the epidemic of drug overdoses and deaths progress unabated. And we wonder why? Surely true progress for our Canadian society/culture would look more like:
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Phil Shantz, Zach Gingrich and Ray Jantzi. Brady Lane scored for Community, assisted by Tony Martin and John Horst. Weicker and Gratz scored for Listowel. Ray Jantzi and Brad Gratz assisted. MISSIONARY 7 BETHEL 4 A pass by Laverne Metzger gave Maynard Brubacher the opening goal for Bethel, but Missionary responded with three goals to lead after one. Brady Claussen, Zach Franklin and Devin McGuire scored, assisted by Cody Gleeson, Pat Landman, Matt Burnett, and Jamie Hoelscher. Hoelscher scored twice for Missionary, assisted by Claussen, Gleeson and McGuire. Matt Horst and Matt Martin scored for Bethel, both assisted by Mark Paisley. Conner Martin scored for Bethel in the third, assisted by Gavin Sauder and Kyle Martin. Hoelscher scored for Missionary to complete a hat trick and Claussen added an empty net goal. FLORADALE 5 DRAYTON 2 Connor Bauman and Corey Wisman each scored twice for Floradale and Greg Martin scored once. Assists went to Ryan Martin (2), Dustin Gingerich, Gary Willis, Greg Martin and Ryan Martin. Colton Hoekstra and Eric Deckers scored for Drayton. Mark Grasman had an assist.
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