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Community rallies for family of youth battling leukemia
Battling cancer - Two-year-old Evan Conway of Drayton was diagnosed with leukemia last month. He is currently receiving treatment at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton. submitted photo
by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The lives of one Drayton family changed in mid-October when twoyear-old Evan Conway, son of Maggie and Bill Conway, was diagnosed with leukemia. It all started with a strange rash on Evan’s legs that looked like tiny, red pin pricks under the skin. Small, dark bruises appeared on his feet, arms, cheek and ear. The next day, Oct. 16, the rash had doubled on his leg and covered the rest of his body. The bruises had darkened significantly. That evening, doctors at Palmerston hospital were unable to diagnose Evan’s condition until blood tests showed platelets (which help clot blood) were at extremely low levels. After a call was placed to McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Evan and Maggie were transported by ambulance from Palmerston to McMaster. At 1pm on Oct. 17, after extensive tests, a group of three doctors diagnosed Evan with leukemia. On Oct. 19, a main port was put into Evan’s chest for IV treatments and a bone marrow sample was drawn. Cancer treatments began Oct. 22.
“This was a huge shock to us. How could a healthy, happy boy be running around and playing one day and then have leukemia the next?� Maggie wondered. “It was hard for us to understand.� Family, friends and coworkers were in shock. There was an immediate outpouring of support from the community, family and friends. The family received phone calls, text messages, emails and Facebook messages. Neighbours offered to help with Evan’s siblings. Many families organized meals, snacks and gifts. Maggie has quit her job and her husband Bill has reduced hours at work to be able to spend time with the family as Maggie is living at McMaster with Evan. The family has a room at Ronald McDonald House. Bill uses it throughout the week when he visits. On weekends, Bill stays with Evan in the hospital and Maggie spends time with her other two children Olivia and Cody at the house. The family is thankful for everyone’s support, help and prayers. “We are extremely grateful to have such an amazing community stand with us while
we fight a long, hard battle,� Maggie said. Evan is receiving up to 10 different medications daily, chemotherapy every week, and gets platelet and red blood cell transfusions every few days. Information about Evan’s stay in Hamilton and ways to help the family can be found on Maggie’s Facebook page. Orange is the colour associated with leukemia. Anyone interested in showing their support of Evan can decorate their homes or businesses with orange ribbons. An account has been set up at the Royal Bank branch in Drayton to accept donations to help the family. Sharron Cairns of Canadian Blood Services encourages everyone to give blood or become a platelet donor. Platelet donors are in high demand. By booking an appointment it ensures the clinic has enough supplies to gather donations. The next clinic in Drayton, scheduled for Nov. 24, is in honour of Evan. The clinic runs from 3:30 to 7:30pm at Community Christian School. Donors are encouraged to call 1-888-236-6283 or email blood.ca to book an appointment.
Nov. 11 holiday idea questioned by area MPs by Chris Daponte OTTAWA - Declaring Remembrance Day a national holiday may seem like a no-brainer to some, but local MPs and Legion officials say the move may not produce the desired result. “If it becomes a statutory holiday, 75 per cent or so of [school-aged children] will still be in bed at the 11th hour on the 11th day,� Perth-Wellington MP Gary Schellenberger told the Community News. He was one of two dissenting votes when Parliament recently approved a second reading of a private member’s bill to make Nov. 11 a national holiday. “People will treat it as just another holiday ... it loses its meaning,� Schellenberger added. First introduced by Continued on page 5
Wind turbine opponents questioning results of Health Canada study
by Patrick Raftis WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wind turbine opponents are questioning the results of a federal study on wind turbine noise and health impacts that concludes there is no evidence of a link between exposure to turbines and a wide range of adverse health effects. The two-year, $2-million Health Canada study, released on Nov. 6, concludes there is no evidence to link wind turbine noise to self-reported illnesses such as dizziness, tinnitus and migraines, or chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes. Likewise, no association was found between exposure to turbine noise and measures of stress such as blood pressure and heart rate. Health Canada states the results also show no indication of a connection between turbine noise and self-reported or measured sleep quality. “While some people reported some of the health conditions above, their existence was not found to change in relation to exposure to wind turbine noise,� states a summary of the study posted on the Health Canada website. The study did find an association between increasing lev-
Too close for comfort? - Dave Hurlburt of Oppose Belwood Wind Farm says findings of a Health Canada study show that Ontario turbines, like these along along the 16th Line in Mapleton, are being placed too close to homes. photo by Patrick Raftis els of wind turbine noise and “individuals reporting to be very or extremely annoyed.� The study also found wind turbine annoyance to be “statistically related� to some health effects, including “perceived stress.� However, no association
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was found with any significant changes in overall quality of life and satisfaction with health, as assessed using the World Health Organization’s “Quality of Life Scale.� Wind Concerns Ontario (WCO) president Jane Wilson said her organization is not
surprised by the study results. “They always said from the beginning that it was just going to be a view of what was going on in Canada and they had hoped to, and I think they say that, add to the global pool of information on wind turbine noise. So they did that,
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and they did find some health effects,â€? Wilson said in a telephone interview on Nov. 7. “The disappointment for us is they haven’t said explicitly ‌ that they’re going to continue to monitor the situation and they have not said that they are going to be doing more research. “We would have thought, given the level of concern in Ontario in particular, and the fact they did find over 16 per cent of people with problems, that they would have pledged to kind of keep going on this.â€? Wilson said the study results conflict with the information her organization is receiving. “We’re hearing weekly, if not daily, of people having to leave their homes and people having health problems ... You look at this paper and those two things don’t necessarily coalesce as two realities.â€? Wilson said wind power is costing Ontarians in other ways, some of which can lead to health impacts. She said it’s costing billions of dollars to produce “surplusâ€? power utilizing wind turbines and that’s impacting people’s wallets. “As electricity bills are going higher and higher, people are feeling poorer and there are actually some people we
know who are saying ‘I have to make a choice between paying the heating bill and buying the amount of food that I’d like to.’ So we’re looking at that as a very serious economic impact of wind power in particular,� said Wilson, adding the link between poverty and health is obvious. “Clearly if you are not able to pay for certain things, then that’s going to affect your health.� She said WCO has already convened an expert panel to review “this study and whatever else we get from Health Canada,� and will be delivering comments back to the government agency within a few weeks. David Hurlburt, vice-president of Oppose Belwood Wind Farm, says members of his group “weren’t too surprised� by the study findings. “You know the political implications of all this is quite significant,� said Hurlburt. “We can’t understand how they arrive at these conclusions from the findings they got. “We’re disappointed with their conclusions obviously, but we are encouraged by the findings around this whole thing of annoyance,� said Continued on page 4
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Seniors Centre for Excellence offers art and exercise programs PALMERSTON - The Seniors Centre for Excellence has been actively stretching the inner artist in Mapleton and Minto since ????. It has been sponsoring an art afternoon the third Wednesday of each month at the Palmerston Public Library. Local Jennie Spies, who was classically trained in Fine Art in the United Kingdom, began the two-hour art gathering, encouraging emerging artists explore their creative side. Palmerston librarian Barb Barrows continues to welcome the playful group with the art direction of Donna Hirtle. A variety of mediums in the past have included water colour, mono printing, shibori, rural/urban sketching, quilling, acrylics and simple clay projects. The two-hour challenge offers the chance to try something new and then go home and make the master piece. But officials say there is lots of cheerful chatter - this group doesn’t take itself too seriously. The SCE inspired such enthusiasm for the experience, the local libraries in Harriston, Palmerston, Puslinch and Aboyne recently invited their young at heart to paint together during Library Week. Interest in a Drayton group has prompted another gathering on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month at Studio Factor. This month participants will be making a couple of clay nativity pieces.
Coffee topic of Moorefield Horticultural Society gathering MOOREFIELD - The topic for the October meeting of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society was “Coffee,” introduced by Rick Rick Herrewynen, owner of the Infusion Coffee Roasting Company. Herrewynen, who lives in Gowanstown and has an outlet in Palmerston, imports and roasts coffee beans from around the world. His coffee is also sold in gourmet grocery stores, bakeries and coffee shops. Herrewynen stated 14 billion cups of coffee are consumed in Canada each year. Most of the world’s coffee is produced in 70 countries located between the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. He buys “Fair Trade” or “Direct Trade” beans which allows farmers and workers in developing countries to make a better living through fair prices. Herrewynen explained the roasting process which he uses and the pros and cons of the different ways coffee can be made, such as perked, drip or press, as well as some tips for making and storing coffee. After answering questions, Herrewynen was thanked for his presentation and all had a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Jo Houston encouraged members to attend the next meeting, the society’s annual meeting and potluck dinner, on Nov. 25 at the Optimist Hall in Moorefield. Submitted by Linda Timmerman
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FROM PAGE ONE Hurlburt, noting 16.5% of survey subjects in the Ontario portion of the study reported they were “highly annoyed” by wind turbines. “To the common person I guess that doesn’t sound significant, but the high level of
annoyance is actually recognized by the World Health Organization as an adverse health effect,” Hurlburt continued. “The bottom line to all of this, especially in Ontario … They’re just putting these turbines too close to homes, it’s
proximity to turbines in the study is advantageous to his group’s aims. “Our message from our group and other groups in Ontario has got to be that if you’re going to build these turbines, place them further away Continued on page 6
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An old African proverb - “It takes a village to raise a child ” is being acted out locally; the village being Drayton and the child two-year-old Evan Conway. Since the Drayton youth was diagnosed with leukemia in mid -October, the community has rallied around the family. It all began with a simple post on social media from a neighbour, saying she was heartbroken. Posts and messages containing thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement flooded the site. Behind the scenes, residents and businesses got together to provide meals for Evan’s father Bill and his siblings Olivia and Cody. A container was placed outside the Conway home for donations of snack foods, fresh fruits and vegetables for the children’s lunches. A large gift basket, containing toys, books and snacks for Evan and his mom, Maggie, made its way to McMaster hospital, where Evan and his mother are living. A bank account has been set up at the Drayton RBC bank for monetary donations. This past weekend, a local business woman donated all proceeds from the sale of her products. In the weeks to come, a number of fundraising events are planned. A barbecue organized by a gentleman who is battling cancer himself will be held at the Nov. 24 blood donor clinic in Drayton in honour of Evan. A group of mothers with young children are seeking donations for a silent auction on the same night. Another group of residents has made arrangements for the raffle of an autographed, framed NHL jersey. Gift cards for groceries and gas have been collected by neighbours and friends. The months ahead will be difficult ones for the family, with treatments continuing for up to two years. The financial, physical and emotional stress is more than one family should ever have to endure. The support of a caring and generous community will go a long way toward helping the Conway family through what is clearly a very challenging ordeal. Caroline Sealey
Please take notice that the following road work will be taking place in Mapleton Township resulting in road closures: October 30 - November 20, 2014: Concession 3 between County Road 9 and Sideroad 6 will be closed for culvert repair. Brad McRoberts, MPA, P.Eng., Director of Public Works
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Those who served a century ago Although war has not been waged in this part of Ontario since it was settled in the 1840s, shortly after the Civil War in the United States local groups formed volunteer military units lead by drill instructors provided by the federal government. In 1866 the 30th Wellington Battalion of Rifles was organized in the county. Through federal and municipal grant funding, drill sheds were built throughout the county. One was built in Hollen in 1866 for No. 9 Company of the County Battalion. This company was disbanded and reorganized in Moorefield in 1881 under the leadership of Captain John Booth. A drill
shed was built on the northeast corner of Booth and Carson Streets. In 1884 the company headquarters was transferred to Guelph. Company No. 8 started in Palmerston in 1880. In 1902 Captain J. L. Potter, leader of the Palmerston company, moved to Drayton and the company headquarters moved with him. Each year the company spent a week training in London, Ontario. By August of 1914, when England and the British Commonwealth declared war on Germany, Captain F. B. Smith was leader of the company in Drayton. The company by then used the council chambers for drills and had their arms stored in the basement of the town hall.
Field drills were carried out by marching to nearby hamlets and back again. Soon the local papers reported the names of the young men enlisting to fight. In August, 1914 Irene Robertson, a trained nurse, enlisted in the Canadian Army Medical Corps, and trained in London, Ontario until April of 1915 when she sailed to Europe and served for the duration of the war. By January 1915, each issue of the local news carried the names of the men enlisting and leaving for training before embarking for Europe. John Cowan, Earl Riddolls and Harry Richards were three of those enlisting in 1914. Sadly Earl Riddolls was killed in action in April, 1916 and John Cowen in June, 1917 and
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FROM PAGE ONE Toronto NDP MP Dan Harris in May, the bill will now go to a committee of Parliament for further study. Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong voted in favour of the bill at second reading but says he is “not sure” how he will vote on the third and final reading. “It’s worthy of further debate and discussion,” said Chong, who explained the committee process will include feedback from educators, veterans, Legion officials and others. Past president of the Elora Legion Ashley Woods, like many Royal Canadian Legion officials across the nation, is strongly opposed to the idea of making Remembrance Day a national holiday. “You cannot legislate respect or patriotism,” Woods said in a letter to the Community News. He continued, “In light of the two recent deaths of our military personnel, I realize that emotions are high, but we should not act with a ‘knee jerk’ reaction. “Keep Remembrance Day for those who really want to remember, and honour the memory of those who paid the ‘supreme sacrifice.’” Woods and Schellenberger said the status quo, with children learning about Remembrance Day and attending Nov. 11 ceremonies as part of their school day, is the best way to encourage and foster remembrance among youth. Schellenberger cited the
annual Nov. 11 ceremony in Drayton as a perfect example of his position. “[The students] march all the way down from the school to the cenotaph,” he said. “There’s been some pretty cold days there, but the warmth that comes from those kids and the memories that they get are sincere ... and that’s something we should embrace.” A recent poll from the Vimy Foundation, which aims to preserve and promote Canada’s First World War legacy, indicates 82% of Canadians would support Nov. 11 being made a national holiday. However, the same poll indicates just 27% had planned to attend a Remembrance Day service. While undecided on how he will vote on the private member’s bill, Chong said he too likes the idea of children learning about the importance of Remembrance Day in schools. However, Chong cautioned that even if the bill passes, it does not mean Nov. 11 automatically becomes a paid holi-
day. That decision rests with the provincial government. Most holidays are designated by the provinces. In fact, the federal government recognizes just three holidays: Canada Day, Victoria Day and Remembrance Day, with the latter being the only one of the three that is not a “legal” holiday. Currently Nov. 11 is a statutory holiday in six provinces, but not in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. If the new bill passes, everyone will get the day off, but it will be up to the provinces to
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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, November 14, 2014
By Rev. Calvin Brown, Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton
Remember! By the time you read this column Remembrance Day will be over. The poppies will be put away for another year and for all the protestations to the contrary, most people’s lives will continue on much the same as before. Perhaps that is as it should be. One can’t grieve forever – there comes a time sadness must be put away and we have to begin a new day. Hopefully though, the fleeting remembrance of those who paid so much so we could move on in a land true, strong, and free will make us more determined
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not to waste the opportunities paid for by their lifeblood and battered souls. It would be the highest ingratitude to waste life so dearly bought. As I think of our nation I think not only of the soldiers who protected it but also of those who created it. I ponder what those values are and how they came to us. The best of the values like compassion, service to others, and respect for all, came to us from a man who was despised in his own day by the establishment but adored by those who were touched by what they saw in him as authentic living. He was born in humble circumstances, was part of a refugee family, worked as a carpenter for a while and then felt the
call to be a country preacher. Later as a result of his outspoken challenges to the people in authority to be more just and compassionate for the sake of God, he was tortured and suffered a cruel death by an occupying army. His name was Jesus. It was his ideas that largely formed Canada. The Fathers of Confederation had words from his Bible engraved on the walls of Parliament as a constant reminder of where we drew inspiration for the kind of people we wanted to be. Perhaps the most encompassing is the one that became our national motto. It came from the book of Psalms and reads “He (God) shall have dominion from sea to sea.” In Canada in deference to our geography we
sometimes say: He shall have dominion from sea to sea to sea.” It reminds of us not only of the source of our national soul, but of the great gift of this vast land that touches the major oceans of the world. John Ortberg authored a book about the influence of Jesus called Who is this man? And the brief answer is that he is the man who changed everything. Ortberg traces the wonderful heritage we often take for granted back to Jesus and reveals how Jesus’ vision for us to lead lives of dignity, compassion, forgiveness and hope continues to inspire and challenge humanity today. There can be no argument that Jesus was the most influential human being in
the world over every era. Yet many don’t seem to give him a second thought. Some even want to pretend that he never really existed. Some want to pretend that our national heritage, which has made us the nation we are, just happened and was sourced from human ingenuity. This is to neglect giving credit where credit is due. It is to show disrespect to the cost and sacrifice of the one who died so we could be the best we can be. Jesus died so we could understand that the life he embodied and the virtuous humanity he offers to each of us and all of us in Canadian society has an even more profound source in the creator himself. In Canada we still have
times set apart to remember this sacrifice for us. We call those days Christmas and Easter. At Christmas we remember Jesus was more than just a wise man or guru – he was the son of the creator and the savior of the world. At Easter we remember his coming to life again demonstrated that all he came to give us was so much more than we can easily think or imagine. It is my hope that as Canadians we will not only remember what we are thankful for but that we will be a thoughtful people who take the time to remember our heritage and the ones to whom we owe so much. Do this in remembrance.
Car Club helps hospital Hospital donation - Mapleton Custom Rodders Car Club president Toad Hymers presents Dale Franklin, Palmerston and District Hospital development officer, and hospital foundation president Luanne Ward with a $500 cheque on Nov. 6 in Moorefield. This is the seventh consecutive year the foundation has been the recipient of the proceeds of the club’s annual car show in June. The club thanks sponsors of their calendar and participants, sponsors and spectators of the car show for their support in making the show another success for the community. photo by Caroline Sealey
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Moorefield man finalist in song contest PALMERSTON - A Moorefield man is among the finalists in an area songwriting competition. The Minto Cultural Roundtable is presenting the first annual Minto Songwriters’ Challenge. Eight finalists have submitted lyrics based on the theme of “Small Town” and live performances will be held on Nov. 25 at 7pm at the Norgan Theatre in Palmerston. The performances will be
aired on Wightman TV, as well as posted on the Town of Minto Facebook page and YouTube channel. The public is welcome and encouraged to come out to hear these performances and then vote for their favourite song by “liking” the posted performances on Facebook and YouTube. Admission to the Songwriters’ Challenge live performances is free. The eight finalists are competing to have two songs
recorded, as well as a paid performance at the 2015 Concerts in the Park and gift cards from challenge partners A&R Music, Ernie King Music and Drayton School of Music. The finalists are: Trina Larter of Conn, Alexandria McRae of Listowel, Nicholas Mercuri of Fergus, Kyra Ash of Palmerston, Juanita Wilkins of Clifford, Doris Laird of Mount Forest, Samantha Glasier of Hanover and Peter Schofield of Moorefield.
Bazaar time - The Moorefield United Church Christmas Bazaar was held on Nov. 8 at the community hall in Moorefield. ABOVE LEFT: Sharon MacDougall displays a spring time bird feeder, one of the items available during the silent auction. ABOVE RIGHT: Logan Camplin and his dad, Tim, of Moorefield anxiously await a lasagna dinner. Turnout for the bazaar was excellent despite the damp, rainy weather. photos by Caroline Sealey
Library week - Sharon Jennings, a Toronto children’s author, actress and ghost writer for the Franklin series of children’s books, visited the Drayton branch of the County of Wellington Library and read stories to local youngsters as part of the branch’s celebration of Ontario Public Library Week, held from Oct. 19 to 25. submitted photo
Choir performance - The Libertas Male Choir performed at the Drayton Reformed Church on Oct. 31. The choir consists of approximately 80 members from various parts of Ontario, including Drayton and area. The director of the choir is Martin Mans of the Netherlands. In addition to being a choir director, he is also an accomplished organist and pianist. Accompanying Mans was Martin Zonnenberg, also from the Netherlands and an accomplished organist and pianist. In 2015 the choir will be travelling to The Netherlands to perform concerts in various churches in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War. submitted photo
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Mapleton Business Profile Brothers’ passion for automobiles led to founding of C&S Auto Accessories
Brothers Corey and Steve Dobben, long-time residents of Drayton, were looking for something to add to Dobben’s True Value Hardware when they joined full time after high school. They took their passion for customizing their own vehicles, realized there might be a need, and opened C&S Auto Accessories in 2004. Steve and Corey have grown the business from humble beginnings 10 years ago, with backup from Irene greeting customers, answering phone calls and taking messages; and Bernie in the office. They started renting trailers as a U-Haul depot and after recognizing there always seemed to be a shortage of equipment, invested in their own fleet. The fleet now consists of nine enclosed trailers ranging from a 5’ x 10’ basic model to an 8’x 24’, as well as car haulers and dump trailers. Two of the enclosed trailers are set up to haul motorcycles, complete with wheel chocks and tie downs. A full range of automotive maintenance and detailing products are available in store as well as a selection of accessories. Model-specific accessories such as hood protectors, grill inserts, tool boxes and truck caps, tonneau covers, running boards, floor liners, etc. (the list is endless) can be ordered in, usually within a couple days. Installation services are available. C&S also offers window tinting services for all vehicles from cars and
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reversemodern osmosis, inline shopping filters & waterexperience tests) Certified and heMOE credits his friendly décor. The bright, attractive lighting, hey even offer a vegetarian menu. walk through the door and the aromas interior design and a welcoming atmosphere all staff and family for their teamwork in helping sphere will captivate you immediately. contribute to the sense this is no ordinary trip to him to achieve his goals. He is thrilled to be part of this vibrant community and notes it is o offer take out and catering services fill a prescription. “It’s very exciting to be able to develop this very important for him to give back to the comopen Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm urdays 9am to 4pm. Before or after business venture,” says Hanna, adding The Script munity. The Prescription Shoppe supports local schools’ fundraising initiatives and activities residents to Soup, a delicious experience at The Script Café is just another way to inspire Now offering Sandwiches and Paninis. the Palmerston will inspire ners can take the opportunity to shop shop and dine local. He also hopes itDelicious coffee,and bagels and freshlyLions bakedClub. The Prescription and Anna Fashion Shoppe offer customerprescriptions filled. The Prescription other Palmerston businesses and entrepreneurs belgian waffles.Shoppe Baking from Mae’s. shopping hours: Monday to Friday 9am potential. offers complete pharmaceutical care in to take a second look at Palmerston’sIce cream cakesfriendly for all occasions. He is also quite pleased they contribute by to 6pm and Saturdays 9am to 3pm. Free local ment store setting. In addition to home Free WiFi re, compounding services, and ostomy offering local employment. Hanna’s 30 years delivery to the surrounding area is available for prescriptions and every Wednesday seniors save The Fashion Shoppe boasts a complete of experience as a pharmacist and 21 businessWellington St. S., Drayton 83 Wellington St S, Drayton, Ontario needs of 15%. Drop by for a pleasurable shopping and upscale women’s fashions and acces- man assisted him in identifying the 519-502-8325 www.mapletonfw.com dining| Fri: experience, 261 Main St., Palmerston. the local community - working hard with the6am-4pm cluding unique519-638-5112 wedding and reception Mon-Thu: 6am-5pm Prescription Shoppe and Fashion Shoppe: that7:30am-4pm work. The| Sun: ns, party favours, hair care accessories, town to develop new business modelsSat: 11:30am-4pm Hours: Tues-Thurs 9am-6pm | Fri 9am-8pm | Sat 9am-1pm ks and gifts for all occasions, plus home Hanna’s goal is to continue to offer a one-stop 519-343-3912. The Script Café: 519-417-8574.
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and chat with Steve or Corey. A new website: www.candsauto. ca is up and running as of November 2014. The website will answer any questions you have about wheel configuration and features a tire application guide. It also includes all products and services available at the store. “Spray-in bedliners are an industry leading quarter-inch thick. They really protect your truck. More information is available on the C&S website. When Steve and Corey are not busy at the shop, Steve is a member of the Mapleton Fire Department and Corey is active in the Kinsmen club. The business sponsors the truck and tractor pull at the Drayton fair, Mapleton Rodeo and the Mapleton Custom Rodders Car Show. Steve is married to Crystal and they have two young children. Corey is married to Gina and they are expecting a new arrival. Both families are active in the community. “We are thankful for the support the community has given our business. We offer hometown service, quality merchandise and competitive pricing.” For all your automotive accessory needs, visit the store at 21 Wellington St. N. Store hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm and Saturdays from 8am to 5pm. Call Steve or Corey at 519-638-5362 or 519-589-7947 (cell/ text). Email csauto@dobbens.ca or on Facebook: C&S Auto Accessories. Check out our new website at www.candsauto.ca.
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