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Township offers support to revitalized chamber By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to provide about $4,000 in support to a revitalized Mapleton Chamber of Commerce this year and will consider a request for additional support over the next two years. Dale Franklin, a local business operator and a member of the new chamber steering committee provided council with an update on the re-formed organization at the Oct. 26 meeting. “We were thrilled as a group that was pretty keen to revitalize our idea of a Chamber of Commerce recently when we realized that the former Mapleton Chamber of Commerce was actually still very much in operation,� Franklin told council. “So although, it had been dormant for some time, all the paperwork had been filed so that we were able to really, quite honestly, just start fresh somewhat, but with a little bit of the legwork already done.� The chamber is planning to hold its first annual general meeting on Nov. 29 at the Festival Theatre in Drayton
Plowing celebration - This year’s BMO Farm Family Award was presented to Morley and Thelma Trask of Alma at the Wellington County Plowman’s Banquet on Oct. 27 at the Alma Community Centre. The Trasks received a decorative bowl and plaque from Wellington County Queen of the Furrow Kayla Scott. RIGHT: Tate Driscoll, centre, of Mapleton was named 2017/18 Princess of the Furrow at the Wellington County Plowman’s Banquet. Left, outgoing furrow princess Jade Ritter and Heather Darrington present Driscoll with trophy named for Darrington’s parents. Photos by Caroline Sealey
at 7pm and prospective new members are encouraged to attend. Franklin said the group will be offering “a one-time lower membership feeâ€? of $50. “Hopefully it will allow people to recognize that we are working hard at making sure we are putting some steps in place for a revitalized chamber, but recognizing that next year will be a real learning experience for the new chamber ‌ We’re hoping that people will be interested in growing with us.â€? Franklin noted the group has spent about $750 of funds allocated by council to assist the chamber with re-formation in 2017 and asked that the balance of the allocation, around $4,133, be donated to the chamber to assist with startup costs, including “even a very part-time staff person and a place to hang our hat, so to speak.â€? Physical presence Franklin said the organization will need a physical presence in the community where business people can come for information. “Without that it won’t
flourish,� she said. “When trying to operate something as important as a chamber of commerce out of someone’s basement or a kitchen table it’s just something that won’t work,� Franklin added. Franklin said the steering committee is also asking council to consider contributing $2,000 to the chamber in 2018 and in 2019. She said the funding “allows us to create a budget. It will allow us to create a plan moving forward and, in my mind, it’s going to set us on a very sound financial footing.� The committee plans to implement membership fees and revenue-generating events “that will make us sustainable and self-sustaining,� in the longer-term, Franklin said. “We know that we need to be able to stand on our own feet and move forward in a positive manner as a group,� she stated. Council agreed to contribute the remaining funds from the 2017 allocation and consider the funding requests for future years during budget discussions.
Dutch immigrants found Canada welcoming after war By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Several Dutch immigrants who settled in the Drayton were guest speakers at the Mapleton Historical Society’s October meeting. Each of the four speakers expressed gratitude for what the Canadian soldiers did for Holland during the Second World War. They also commented on the kindnesses shown to the Dutch newcomers by the Canadian people. Martin Duimering A resident of North Holland province near the North Sea, Martin Duimering was one of four children living at his family home in 1942. “The German soldiers would come to our home looking for my father. They wanted him to support the war effort by joining the Germans,� Duimering said. “Dad dug a hole in the kitchen’s wooden floor and hid in the hole until the
Appreciative immigrants - Four Dutch immigrants, from left: Martin Duimering, Jake Visscher, Grace Zoer and John Reinders spoke on their journey from Holland to Canada at the Mapleton Historical Society’s Oct. 2 meeting. Each one thanked Canadians for the liberation of Holland by Canadian troops and noted a warm welcome was received from Canadians in the Drayton area. Photo by Caroline Sealey German soldiers left. Mom always told the Germans that my dad was in the city.� Duimering noted the country celebrated on May 5,
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poor shape after the war and everyone wondered what was going to happen next.� As the country could not support the population and little land was available in Holland, farm workers immigrated to Canada. In order to immigrate, a Dutch citizen had to complete the necessary paperwork, pass medical testing and receive approval from the authorities. In September of 1947, the Duimering family said goodbye to family and friends in Holland and took the next step in the immigration process. “It was an emotional time for those leaving and those left behind. I was five years old, so it was exciting for me,� Duimering said. “Some people suffered from seasickness on the boat. The sleeping cots were three high.� Eight days later the family arrived in Quebec City, then boarded a train destined
for Union Station in Toronto. From Toronto, the family went by car to New Dundee. “In New Dundee we rented a house. The Canadians gave us a warm welcome. Learning a new language was a challenge,â€? Duimering said. In 1951, the family moved to a farm in the Stirton area that had no hydro service and housed 500 laying hens. Duimering’s father and sister found employment in Acton at a leather factory. From April to June, school aged children walked to school in Drayton. As plans for the proposed Conestogo Dam became reality, the family did a land swap in 1956 for a farm located on Sideroad 15, that housed laying hens and pigs. Duimering eventually married and he and his wife, Grace, raised five children. Jake Visscher From 1946 to 1947, Holland still struggling from the SEE IMMIGRANTS Âť 8
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spring. Of course, special holidays are incorporated into Ms. Tanis’ MYC classes, such as Canada Music Week, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter. Theme days are planned as well. Throughout the year her students participate in a Christmas concert, and a spring recital and have the option to participate in the Palmerston Canada Music Week Festival and the Drayton Music Festival. “Children are so receptive to music that it makes sense to use this medium to spark their creativity and develop their
skills and confidence at an early age” said Ms. Tanis. She offers four of MYC’s music programs: Sunrise, Sunshine, Sunbeam and Moonbeam. Children who complete the most advanced level of MYC are well prepared for early intermediate piano studies, or the study of another instrument. Sunrise is a pre-keyboard music and movement program that teaches music concepts through singing, rhythm and games. This program is for children ages 2 to 4 and develops listening awareness, fine motor skills, social interaction, confidence and attention span. Children can easily attend with a grandparent or caregiver, plus siblings can attend the class as well. The Sunshine keyboard program is geared towards children ages 3½ and 4; the Sunbeam keyboard program toward ages 5 and 6; and the Moonbeam keyboard program is for ages 7 through 9. All three keyboard programs integrate creative movement, rhythm, singing, music theory and composition for parent and child in a weekly one-hour session. Participating in a MYC class helps children develop
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County plans for roundabout at Teviotdale resurface By Patrick Raftis GUELPH - A roundabout for Teviotdale is back on the Wellington County roads department’s radar. The project is expected to be considered during the county’s 2018 budget deliberations. At the Oct. 26 Wellington County council meeting, roads committee chair councillor Gary Williamson explained the project for the
intersection of Wellington Roads 109, 7 and 123 had been dropped lower on the budget priority list in favor of addressing safety concerns with a roundabout at the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 9. However the 8/9 intersection, in the midst of an S-bend curve, borders Perth County. Williamson said as “Perth, at this point in time, is not ready to proceed,” the
roads department “decided to move back to Teviotdale, going back to our original plan.” Williamson said the county already owns sufficient land to create a roundabout at Teviotdale and the OPP is in favor of the move. Existing traffic signal equipment, he said, would be moved to other intersections. “Our intent is that the roundabout for Teviotdale be included in the 2018 budget
MYAC seeks nominations for Youth of the Year awards The MAPLETON Mapleton Youth Action Council (MYAC) is accepting nominations to recognize youths who are making a difference in their local communities through acts of kindness and leadership. Ten Youth of the Year Awards will be given out each December by Mapleton Council to “youth who have made a difference in their community through acts of kindness and leadership,” states Gabriella Ieropoli Community Youth Resiliency Worker, who acts as an adult ally to MYAC. Ieropoli, who works with
the Mount Forest Family Health Team, says the MYAC members are “an amazing group of youth who are working on various projects to make Mapleton a more youth-friendly community.” The group felt a need for more recognition of the positive things that youth contribute to the community, leading to the development of the award program. Youth recipients must live in Wellington County and be between the ages of 13 and 24. Nominees could include a student who goes the extra mile to include others or who helps run a pro-
gram or a youth who rakes leaves/shovels snow for their neighbours. “The youth does not need to be doing anything extreme, just something positive for someone else,” states Ieropoli. The 2017 awards will be presented prior to the Mapleton council meeting on Dec. 12. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 20. Nominations forms can be found at http://www. mapleton.ca/myac. For information contact Ieropoli at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7603 or gieropolli@mountforestfht.com.
process,” Williamson stated. “The current configuration of the intersection of Wellington Roads 109, 7 and 123 is deficient with respect to the number of lanes to allow for the proper turning movements,” explains a report from county construction manager Mark Eby. The report notes the intersection was identified for reconstruction to improve turning movements and ultimately safety. “Construction of a roundabout at this intersection is the preferred alternative as there is a large amount of space in the existing right of way and additional land should not be required. The WR 7 leg of the intersection would also be restrictive for the construction of additional lanes to maintain a traditional traffic light control intersection,” the report continues. The report was received for information. Councillor Neil Driscoll, mayor of Mapleton, indicated he feels the need for SEE ROUNDABOUT » 4
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2017-14
Furrow queen - Kayla Scott, left, outgoing Wellington County Queen of the Furrow presents the Les and Ruth Darington Memorial Trophy to 2017-18 Queen of the Furrow Katrina Martin. Heather Darington, right, assisted with the presentation at the Wellington County Plowmen’s Banquet in Alma on Oct. 27. Photo by Caroline Sealey
WINTER PARKING Pursuant to Township of Mapleton By-law 5000-05, Section 9.10, please take notice of the following prohibition:
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-80, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
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ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY PROVISIONS: Any person violating any provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine, pursuant to the provisions set out in Part II of the Provincial Offences Act.
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Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Lot 18, Concession 11 (Maryborough), with a frontage on Wellington Street North / Wellington Road 11 in Drayton. The property is approximately 11.9 ha (29.4 acres) in size and the location is shown on the map below. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject lands as follows: Part A: Rezone from Agricultural Exception (A-31.44) to Agricultural Commercial (AC) to permit a feed mill operation and related uses including a truck wash, bagging and warehouse facility, flat storage shed, truck parking (expanded Nieuwland Feeds). Part B: Rezoned from Agricultural (A) to Industrial (M1), land being added to Woodland Horizons property (wood working business). This rezoning is a condition of severance applications B77/17, B78/17 & B79/17 that have been granted provisional consent by the Wellington County Land Division Committee. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office.
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Lessons of history By the time most readers receive this issue of the Community News, Remembrance Day 2017 will be little more than a week away. The day set aside to remind us - “Lest we Forget” - what could happen if we ignore the lessons of history seems especially significant this year. As we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedoms we enjoy, we should also remember that liberty comes with no guarantees. We must remain vigilant for signs of a reawakening of the prejudice, hate and greed that led to the horrific conflicts we mark on November 11. While in Canada it may seem little has changed in the past 12 months, the United States of America, generally credited with leading the successful global charge against fascism during the Second World War, today is led by a man who can’t bring himself to clearly and promptly denounce swastikabearing modern Nazis, whether they are endorsing his presidential campaign or marching on American streets. He is also presiding over a push for a return to the sort of American isolationism that kept the USA out of the Second World War until the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor in December of 1941 brought it directly to their shores. Even here in multi-cultural Canada, we have seen the signs of the flames of intolerance being fanned for political gain. Conservative MP Kellie Leitch’s so-far-failed push for a “Canadian values” test for immigrants and the thinly-veiled racism apparent in Quebec’s controversial Bill 62 spring quickly to mind. It will be understandable in light of recent world events if your spine shivers a little more than normal as you brace against the fall chill that generally accompanies Remembrance Day in this part of the world. Western nations have enjoyed an unparalleled period of peace and prosperity in the years since valiant soldiers gave their lives for our way of life. While we in Canada can safely continue to consider ourselves among the most fortunate citizens of any nation in the world, we would be foolish ignore the ominous clouds forming on the horizon. If those who forget the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them, then it is perhaps today more urgent than it has been in decades that we do remember, among many things, the concluding passage of John McRae’s epic poem: “To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.”
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Nadine Carter Stouffville, ON 2016 Ontario Junior Citizen Nadine’s efforts to lobby for a forgotten WW1 hero resulted in a weekendlong celebration, historic plaques being placed in his honour, and a new marker being placed on Captain Brown’s previously unmarked grave.
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MAPLETON - Paul Day, who passed away over a year ago, spent countless hours leading Trees for Peel and later Trees for Mapleton. “Paul Day loved the beauty of the trees, but he also knew and understood the role trees play in climate change and their ability to increase crops yields when planted in wind rows. Over 350,000 trees have been planted in Mapleton Township since 2001,” states a press release from the Trees for Mapleton committee. To recognize Day’s vision and leadership, the Trees for Mapleton committee are creating a Canada 150th Living Legacy project in the form of a tree planting project at the site of the municipality’s soccer fields and river trails. The group’s objective is to plant one tree for every Mapleton resident. Over the next five years with the help of local residents, the Green Legacy, the GRCA and Mapleton Township, 10,000 trees will be planted. Trees for Mapleton will plant and identify the 35 native species that were recorded in the 1843 survey of the area that is currently Mapleton Township. In addition, block plantings of suitable species for the area will create a natural forest for future generations to enjoy. Any individuals and groups willing to assist with this project can contact Bruce Whale at 519-748-7928 for more information. The community is invited to attend a plaque dedication in Paul Day’s memory and the planting of trees to kick off this Canada 150th legacy project on Nov. 4 at 1pm at Riverside Park in Drayton.
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a roundabout at Wellington Roads 8 and 9 is urgent. “Thank you for putting safety into your thoughts with the roundabout at Wellington Roads 109 and 7,” said Driscoll. “I’m just really disappointed in Perth County for not realizing the accidents that have taken place at county road 8 and 9 and this project actually got moved away from there to go to Teviotdale, which in my mind is still a safe, usable intersection. And I hope that Perth County would take any responsibility for future deaths or accidents at that intersection … because personally our fire department is tired of responding to accidents that happen there.” Warden Dennis Lever advised council he and CAO Scott Wilson had discussions on the project with Perth County officials at a meeting of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus on Oct. 20. “My understanding was it was going to be considered in their budget discussions this year,” said Lever.
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What was pain? Was pain having your arm blown off by a grenade? Was pain being shot in the chest as you ran forward, toward the advancing enemy? Or was pain watching your friends’ lifeless eyes as they were taken away on a stretcher, to be buried in a mass grave? Was it looking into the face of the enemy, only to find a boy just like yourself, fighting for his life amidst the struggle of the war that was anything but short and sweet? Did you ever wonder if you were going to see your family again? Your friends, the girl you noticed from a distance? Your loved ones who thought of you every day, just as you thought of them? Did you think of the day that you would finally be together, in the very country you were fighting for? What was it like on Christmas Day, sitting in a muddy trench with comrades all thinking of home? Were you wishing the war was over, or were you thinking of the enemy, probably doing the same thing? Were you watching rats running through dirt, as you sat there depressed? Or were you singing Christmas carols with all your heart and soul, trying to cheer the dreary atmosphere? What was it like when you heard of D-Day? Were you there, trudging through already bloody water on the way to the shore? Aiming your gun at people who shot at you, just trying to save themselves from the harsh bullet ripping through their skin, blood spurting out everywhere? Or were you in a dirty tent, watching nurses and doctors frantically rushing about, trying to save everyone but somehow seeing men die by the minute? Did you have a bandage on your shoulder, or were you hobbling around on one leg, maneuvering a crutch through the uneven ground?
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By Pastor Mark McCready Alma Bible Church
Salvation is a gift Five hundred years ago Martin Luther looked around him and realized that literally thousands of people were being deceived by religion. Luther, who himself was a Catholic priest, was concerned that the church of which he was a part was deceiving the people. He watched as the church sold “indulgences.” The idea was people would give the church money and in turn they would receive a means for themselves, a family member, or close friend to get into heaven. Luther was deeply disturbed by the practice; he knew it was not honest. In addition to the problem with indulgences, Luther was also deeply disturbed in his own heart as
he wrestled with guilt from sin and longed for freedom. Giving money or reciting a prayer seemed so empty. Luther saw the problems right away. A salvation based on works could easily be lost. If you forgot to confess a sin; if you didn’t admit all of your guilt, or if the minute you walk away you commit yet another sin, then you find yourself back in trouble. Think about the man Abraham for a moment. It is in Abraham’s life where we see so clearly that salvation is a gift from God, an act of grace, and is received when one finally comes to put their faith in God. It is not purchased from the church, or earned somehow by good works. Abraham came from a pagan family in a pagan land. Abraham came from the land of Ur, living among
wicked people and was probably wicked himself. No one there worshipped the true God. But God called him as an act of grace. Then God went even further. In Genesis Chapter 15, we read about how God made a covenant with Abraham. The whole thing in one sense is quite messy: Abraham kills a number of animals and lays them out in two rows. But what is significant is that the promise is one way. Abraham doesn’t have to do anything. Abraham doesn’t promise anything. It is just a one-way promise by God to Abraham. The promise is rich with blessings, wealth, larger family, and lots of land. In fact that promise is that he will be father of the nation of Israel. In the middle of this chapter, Abraham does have an
“aha” moment. Abraham discovers the true nature of God. Abraham realizes that God is faithful, that God is good, that He is gracious, that He is merciful, and that He is very patient with us in light of our failures. So Abraham, realizing all of this, opens his heart to God. Abraham trusts God. Genesis 15:6 says “Then he (Abraham) believed in the LORD; and He (God) reckoned it to him as righteousness.” This is exactly what Martin Luther discovered in his life. Luther discovered that God not only was the giver of life, but that He also was the giver of salvation, and with salvation he gave great blessings. When Luther rediscovered in the early 1600s what Abraham experienced here, the floodgates were opened of
what we now call the Protestant Reformation. The truth of the simplicity of salvation rocked the church, and it changed the world. Sadly, there are still many places where people are being taken advantage of. There are so-called religions around the world that peddle a false hope. There are people who set up their own religion and demand allegiance, and often behind it all is money, not unlike in Luther’s day. So what does all of this have to do with the reformation, and the chaos of religions around the world? For starters, the church had to change. It could no longer sell indulgences. You can’t buy your salvation. Some people still act as if they can, but the simple truth is you can’t. Salvation as discovered by Luther and originally experi-
enced by Abraham is a result of faith, a gift freely given to us by God. Further, knowing you can’t buy your salvation means you can keep all that money you were planning on using for that spiritual journey. It eliminates the need to travel around the world to discover the truth about God. It also answers the question of how to get to heaven. No need to invest thousands in some prophet, no need to chase some guru around the world, all we need to do is understand that salvation is a gift from God, and we receive it by simply putting our faith in Jesus Christ. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
Council introduces new finance, administrative staff, appoints deputy clerk to assist with CAO recruitment By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON Neil Driscoll
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the township as a financial analyst/tax collector. Council passed a bylaw appointing him as deputy treasurer at the meeting. Driscoll said Wheeler has six year’s experience as a financial analyst, a diploma in municipal management from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. “Larry grew up as part of the farming community in Hillsburgh and later spent several years working and
accounting and consulting firm engaged to assist the township with recruiting a new CAO to replace current CAO Brad McRoberts. McRoberts recently resigned, effective Nov. 20, to take a CAO position with another municipality. “As council has elected to all be on the recruitment team for the new CAO and as per the Municipal Act they must now have formal meetings of which there must be an appointed clerk present. By appointing Ben as a deputy clerk he has all the authority to be present
during those interviews and record the minutes,” explained McRoberts in an Oct. 25 email. Cornell will not be a township employee nor will he fill any other capacities other that being the “clerk” during those meetings, McRoberts added. Consulting fees Council retained Ward and Uptigrove after calling for quotes from three firms. The company submitted the lowest bid, $13,880, stated McRoberts in an Oct. 25 email. The highest bid was $26,600.
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raising his family in New Zealand,” noted Driscoll. Wanda Patton, of Fergus, joined the Mapleton staff as an administrative assistant on Oct. 12. Driscoll said she has experience in public and municipal administration from positions with the Town of Caledon, Township of Guelph-Eramosa and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health. Council also passed a bylaw appointing Ben Cornell as deputy clerk “for CAO recruitment purposes.” Cornell is an employee of Ward and Uptigrove, an
Such a happy and sincere Thank You to this wonderful community of ours for all your support in helping us celebrate 50 years of marriage! We were overwhelmed with all the beautiful cards and messages, floral bouquets, so many who made the trek to Alma, donations to Canada Foodgrains Bank, Palmerston & District Hospital and Groves Memorial Hospital, gift cards and certificates and some very yummy edibles!!
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would not be here today if it were not for “the generous blood donors who saved her life.” Schiell was involved in a serious car crash in April of 2006; as a result, she underwent three major surgeries, was in a coma for nine days and was on life support for 14 days. Throughout all of that, she received 48 units of blood. “It took the donations of over 150 selfless individuals to save Krista’s life. Krista now shares her gratitude for what these donors gave her: her life. She would not have celebrated birthdays, nor had the opportunity to walk down the aisle and marry the love of her life, and she would not be the proud mother that
she is today if it were not for those caring donors who donated blood 11 years ago when she needed it,” CBS states in a press release. In Canada, someone needs blood every 60 seconds. There is an immediate need for blood donors throughout the month of November and carrying into the holiday season. There are upcoming clinics in Palmerston and Drayton.: - Nov. 16 from 5 to 8pm at the Palmerston Community Centre; anbd - Nov. 27 from 3:30 to 7:30pm at Community Christian School in Drayton. To book an appointment, visit blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE.
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Development charge funding eases jolt of cost overrun on Drayton garage project By Patrick Raftis GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved revised financing plans for a new county public works garage in Mapleton and authorized staff to move ahead with the project as originally designed. Consideration had been given to options to reduce costs, including building a smaller shop, an internal redesign or deferring the project after cost projections in June came in at more than $3 million over the original $4 million estimate. At the June 13 Wellington County council meeting, councillor Gary Williamson, chair of the roads committee, said the committee recommended continuing the project with the original design and following the original tender schedule. However it was made clear during the tendering process the lowest or any tender may not be accepted and, depending on tenders, the
county may elect to re-tender in the spring. In August two submissions were received for construction management of the project, which was awarded to TRP Construction of Burlington with a guaranteed maximum price for the construction cost related to phase 2 coming in at $4,145,000. Additional funding for the project was found through a development charge study update completed in 2017 which identified eligible growth related capital funding for Drayton. To help ease budget pressures staff recommended issuing development charge-funded debt to the maximum amount eligible ($3.45 million), reducing the necessary draw from the Roads Capital Reserve and future levy requirements to fund debt servicing costs on the project. At the Oct. 26 meeting, Williamson told county councillors the eligibility of the project for development-
Drayton blanks Floradale 2-0 MISSIONARY 4 BETHEL 1 A close game through two periods ended with a pair of unanswered goals in the third for a Missionary win. Missionary took a twogoal lead in the first period. Curtis Bults and Nathan Rhame scored within a two minute period. Matt Burnett and Dylan Bults assisted. Matt Martin came back to score a goal for Bethel before the period ended, assisted by Ben Wideman. The second period remained scoreless. But then two unanswered goals in the third solidified the win for Missionary. Curtis Bults and Zach Leslie scored the goals. Pat Landman and Devin McGuire drew assists. COMMUNITY 8 LISTOWEL 2 Four Community goals in the first period set the tone of this game. Community added a pair in the second and third, while Listowel struck for only one in each of the final two frames. Kevin Gingrich led the Community charge with a
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Local immigrants from Holland share memories of early life in Canada » FROM PAGE 1
effects of war. During this time Jake Visscher’s family made the decision to immigrate to Canada, where land was available. The family auctioned off their belongings and came to Canada with nothing. Dutch laws prevented money from leaving the country as money was needed for rebuilding Holland after the Second World War. Visscher’s family was booked to sail to Canada in March 1949, but the promised boat was not available. Hearing of another boat sailing from Southampton, England, the family boarded a boat on the Dutch coast and reached England after travelling seven hours. The waters in the channel were rough and many travellers became seasick on the overnight journey.
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Upon arrival on the English coast, the family took a train to London, rode a double decker bus to South London, then travelled back to North London where they boarded a train to Southampton. “As a 15 year old boy, I had seen the devastation that the war had left behind. Seeing London was an experience,” Visscher said. “Also, seeing the rolling hills in England was a first for me as there are no hills in Holland.” The Visscher family obtained passage on a luxury liner and Visscher is unsure if there was an added cost to travel on this particular ship. On the ship were 150 Dutch, war brides and British travelers making the voyage to Canada. Another first for Visscher was the introduction of bacon and eggs to the family, a breakfast not tradi-
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the family split up, decided that all five families would immigrate to Canada at the same time. “Coming from Holland to a strange country and not knowing the customs was hard. We were treated like family by the Canadians,” Visscher said. “We have a good life in Canada and are thankful to the Canadians. John Reinders John Reinders came to Canada from Holland 62 years ago in 1952, with his parents and five siblings. No land was available in Holland to expand the family farm as land was grabbed up as soon as it became available. The family took a flight from Holland to Iceland and then proceeded to the Maritimes. Arrangements were made for the journey through an organization that specialized in finding employment and residences for Dutch immigrants in Canada. “We weren’t desperate, we came on our own free will, “Reinders said. “We only spoke Dutch so after
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in 1954 as the boat was leaving the following February. The couple arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax, travelled by train to Toronto and then onto London arriving at the 6th of Peel by 9pm in the evening. The house east of Goldstone that the Zoers rented had no hydro or running water and the couple awoke to a snowstorm the following morning. Their next home was shared accommodation with another couple in Drayton. “With my husband working at McKee (McKee Brothers manufacturing) in Elmira I was glad to be in town. I could walk to the stores,” Zoer said. “He eventually got a job working at the dam when it was under construction. At the bottom of the dam is Zoer’s wedding ring that was lost during his employment at the dam.” The Zoers moved to a farm on the 4th Line and farmed there for many years. Zoer noted the neighbours were friendly and taught her how to make pies.
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about three months we could finally get across what we wanted to say.” Even though Reinders older brothers had families everyone shared one house on the 6th of Maryborough Township. Money earned by any family member was shared with the rest of the family. “God blessed us. We worked hard and had no money to spend on unnecessary things. Things went rather well,” Reinders said. Grace Zoer Grace Zoer announced to her family that she was immigrating to Canada. “I wanted to see where all the people were going and thought I would stay for two weeks. My family said it was my life and maybe they would visit,” Zoer said. At the time, immigration to Canada was being promoted. Zoer obtained sponsorship from a family who had been living in Ontario for six years. Physicals had to be completed by each person applying to immigrate. Zoer married her husband Henk
Flag presentation - PerthWellington MP John Nater presented a flag from the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Drayton Legion on Oct. 30. The flag is a gift from the Netherlands embassy to commemorate the deep connection between the Township of Mapleton and the Netherlands and the historic role Canada’s veterans played in the liberation of Holland. From left: Drayton Legion members Christine Stanley, Steve Thompson and Mary Miller with Nater. Submitted photo
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tionally eaten in Holland. The ship arrived in Halifax were the family disembarked and continued their journey by train to Toronto. “The train’s coaches were dirty and the seats were filthy,” Visscher said. “We left Holland where farmers were seeding and arrived in Canada to be greeted by a snowstorm.” The family’s sponsor for a one year period, Amos Brubacher, met the group in Kitchener. Brubacher supplied two vehicles to transport the family of 11 to a farm on the 4th Line near Drayton. Three of Visscher’s older brothers obtained employment on neighbouring farms. All money earned by members of the family was used to pay for the farm. In June 1956, Visscher married his wife Alice. Alice’s family left Holland as they feared the Russians and Alice’s older brother had also expressed an interest in immigrating to Canada. Alice’s mother, not wanting
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