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Water tower, wastewater capacity projects included in draft budget By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The end of a long-standing development freeze in the villages of Drayton and Moorefield may be at hand. Township’s Mapleton proposed 2018 budget contains a $4.2-million allocation for wastewater capacity enhancement and $3 million for a water tower. While the allocations are provisional at this point, Mayor Neil Driscoll said council seems prepared to spend the money needed to put an end to local wastewater capacity problems that originated about two decades ago. “Our intent, as far as I can read from council ‌ whatever system that the consul-
tants recommend ... that’s what we’re willing to put the money in for,� Driscoll said. He added council is still awaiting final project designs from a consultant, and then government approval will be required for the plans. However, he indicated council is determined to follow through with upgrading capacity. “Our council’s just realized this project has to go to help Mapleton grow. We really can’t survive the size we are,� Driscoll told the Community News in a Nov. 10 telephone interview. Finance director Karmen Krueger explained the projects will not impact the tax levy, as they will be financed entirely from water and wastewater rates and have
already been factored into that rate structure. While township officials are hopeful the upgrades will get under way in 2018, Krueger said “it will probably be a two- or three-year project.� Driscoll said the projects will be financed through a debenture although some upper tier government funding is possible. The term of any debenture has yet to be determined. “If we approve it, then we’ll figure out what the debenture would be, or we hope for government funding,� Driscoll explained. “But until we have it in our budget, we can’t really ask for government funding. It has to be a planned project, shovel ready.�
Typical tax bill would rise about $168 under proposed 2018 budget
Lest we forget Mapleton remembers - The annual Remembrance Day service was held in Memorial Park in Drayton on Nov. 11. ABOVE: The colour party led the Remembrance Day parade from the Drayton Legion on Elm Street , through the downtown, to the cenotaph. A service led by members of the Drayton Legion followed the parade. RIGHT: Drayton Legion member Kathy Mallet, war veteran Louis Latham and his grandson Trevor Belec salute after laying a wreath during the Service. Photos by Caroline Sealey
By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Total taxes, including the township, school board and county portions, would rise by about $168 on a residential property valued at the median assessment of $330,000 under a proposed 2018 budget presented to Mapleton council on Nov. 7. The draft budget calls for expenditures of about $11.6 million next year, compared to $9,626,413 budgeted in 2017.
The projected 2018 tax levy of $7.36 million is up by about $729,000, or about 11 per cent from the budgeted 2017 levy of roughly $6,630,000. Based on estimated education and county taxes the township is projecting the blended tax rate increase to residential property owners of approximately 3.9%. The blended rate increase in 2017 was about 2.6%. The township is projecting an overall revenue increase
of $181,034 for 2018, including an additional $27,000 from parks and recreation, $107,000 from increased gas tax and Ontario Community Infrastructure contributions, $92,000 from increased fees for water and wastewater (no tax levy impact) and an additional $14,000 from other areas such as the fire, building and animal control departments. Expenses are expected to rise by $830,970 in 2018. SEE BUDGET Âť 2
Wellington residents’ wartime role focus of presentation By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The role Wellington County residents played in war, including the time period before Wellington County was formed, was the focus of a presentation at the November Congregate Dining program here. Wellington County Museum and Archives program assistant Kyle Smith was the guest speaker at the event hosted by the Seniors Centre for Excellence. Smith explained that after 1812, the world was relatively peaceful, but by 1861 the Civil War began in the United States. Between 50 and 60 men from Wellington County fought for the Union Army. A few men may also
KYLE SMITH have joined the Confederate ranks, Smith suggested. In Guelph, a foundry illegally produced cannonballs
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for the war effort, he noted. The Union army wanted control of Canada. To deter this issue, colonies were united, work was done to make amends with the United States and rifle units were established. A number of units, including the Wellington Rifles, existed in Wellington County to prepare in case of an attack from the south, although after fighting in the Civil War, the American troops were exhausted and did not pursue the control of Canada. The only threat to Canada was from Irish Fenians based in the United States, Smith stated. Drilling continued after the completion of the war with units still dressing in
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military uniforms and hats and performing military exercises. By 1901, the brutal Boer War began, with 7,000 Canadian soldiers enlisted. Many survived the battle but died from disease. The Wellington County Museum has a large number of photos of soldiers from the county who served in the First World War. Men tended to sign up with their buddies and their unit fought together. In some cases the losses to one town were large. The unit from Fergus was sent overseas but divided up so a mass casualty was not possible. Those enlisting on May 31, 1916 knew the war was not going to be short but they were unprepared
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for what they were about to experience. The town came to see them off at the train station. They travelled by train to Montreal and then overseas. Letters sent home by those serving overseas were sugar coated with good news. Wellington County resident Gordon Jones sent home cheery, chipper letters to his mother in 1916-17. When wounded in battle, a chaplain mailed a letter home stating that Jones was injured but was fine. Photos of Jones in a hospital bed, posing with two nurses, neglected to reveal a leg amputation and the removal of pieces of shrapnel. Jones never recovered. Fred Campbell of Mount Forest was a true military
man who continued to fight into his early 40s. On the battlefield in World War I, Campbell and a fellow soldier saved their unit when surrounded by 150 German soldiers. The other soldier got down on his hands and knees and Campbell used his back as a stand for their broken gun. Campbell managed to hold the advancing Germans back while the remainder of his unit escaped. Campbell was riddled with bullets and perished. The Victoria Cross was presented to him posthumously. While nursing in Africa and Egypt, Mount Forest resident Harriet Brydon was so profoundly affected by the screams of soldiers wounded SEE WELLINGTON Âť 5
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MAPLETON BUSINESS PROFILE Music for Young Children aids development, improves self esteem Budget draft to be presented Ron Cherrey recognized by OMCA 2 | THE COMMUNITY NEWS | NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Tanis Cowan knew a great music opportunity when she saw it five years ago, after being introduced to a unique program called Music for Young Children (MYC). HavingPAGE taught1private piano » FROM lessons for 15contributing years, Ms. Tanis, Factors to as her students her, was the anticipatedcallincreases looking to expand her teaching include a total increase of horizons and her music studio, $65,00 (about 2.25%) in wage and found it through MYC. costs. The wage figures Ms. Tanis recognized the include a general increase of program’s potential since it had 1.2% (based on the consumer never been offered in Drayton, price index) and staff proit was fun for students, parents gression through salary and teacher, and itthe offered a grid. piano-keyboard program for Benefits/employer children as young as 3½costs in a are also expected to increase group setting. by “I about of loved$14,000. the ideaA ofhike group about $15,000 levies to lessons, since it’sinalways more localto conservation authorifun explore and learn in a ties is also anticipated. group, regardless of the topic,” Increased transfers to explained Ms. Tanis. reserves to meet and it sustain She also liked that was a the township’s five-year program that was tested, capitried tal true, plan being for infrastructure and taught by more than 800$125,000 teachers over include: for to bridges, 24,000 on three differ$378,000students for roads and $30,000 ent continents and touting for sidewalks. Canadian origins, being founded in 1980. MYC’s mission statement is to “provide the best quality music education to young children by blending the pleasure and the joy of music making with sound instruction.”
MYC’s interactive system motivates and engages parents and children, nurturing family bonds and delivering valuable co-learning experiences while developing a firm, fundamental understanding music.for the Additionalofcosts A municipal unique aspect of MYC is 2018 election have the parent learns along with the also been factored into the child because proposed budget.they are so involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis Aside from a $4.2-million credits the success of the proproject to upgrade wastewagram to the parents of her stuter capacity in Drayton and dents. Moorefield, and $3 million “I am the teacher once a for a water tower, Driscoll week; they are the at-home described the proposed bud‘coach’ several days a week,” get as an effort to “just kind she said. of An stayinitial the course goal for and eachget of some projects done.” Ms. Tanis’ students is to develcapacity upgrade and op The the happy habit of practicwater tower projects will be ing. She encourages her studebentured over abynumber dents to practice giving ofa years and won’tduper” affect the tax special “super sticker levy,week. as they will be financed each through waterdoes andnot wastewa“Practicing need to terlong; income. be 10 to 15 minutes a day Staff she are said. currently finalto start,” izing presentation for a Ms.aTanis’ creativity shines through by offering several public meeting on the 2018 extra practice budget on Dec. 5 at incentives 7pm. throughout the year to ensure students attain their musical goals. Once students have collected enough stickers on their “happy practice thermometers,” they have a party. This year, to celebrate the 2010 Olympics, students earned
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TORONTO Ron Cherrey was presented with the Ontario Motorcoach Association (OMCA) Lifetime Achievement Award at the Westin Harbour Castle on Nov. 6. Ron began working as a mechanic in his father’s Drayton garage at the age of 18. As time passed, Ron and his brothers Allan and Larry eventually took over the business. The brothers Festive - Students at Music for Young Children enjoy a worked fun all day in the garage Christmas everycleaned year. submitted photo and officeconcert and then RON CHERREY buses during the night. Of course, special holipaper mittens for day, five Ron happy ing week.” “Still to this is spring. days are incorporated into Ms. practices. The mittens were In the 1970s, ’80s and one of the hardest working placed on the studio wall in the Tanis’ MYC classes, such as people carrying the on-call ’90s Ron did a lot of driving. Canada Music Week, shape of the 5 Olympic rings. Calls would come in from phone 24 hours a day, seven When the rings were com- Christmas, Valentine’s Day and various companies such as days a week, rarely taking plete students enjoyed an Easter. Theme days are Gray Coach, Greyhound and time away,” states a press Olympics music class. This planned as well. looking for additional release from Cherrey Bus Throughout the year her past year Ms. Tanis encouraged PMCL Lines, which is now located support during their peak the students not only to prac- students participate in a times andconcert, Ron would think in Stratford. and a spring tice but also to think of others, Christmas nothing about jumping in toa “Even a few months ago, by practicing for pennies. Once recital and have the option coach to help with their following surgery, which participate in them the Palmerston the pennies were all collected overloads. required weeks tooff,Camp Ron Canada Music Week Festival they weresix donated the pleasure was back work the follow- and“I have the had Drayton Music Bucko, for to burn victims.
skills and confidence at an early age” said Ms. Tanis. She offers four of MYC’s of working with Ron Cherrey music programs: Sunrise, and have always had a great Sunshine, Sunbeam and deal of respectChildren for him,” who said Moonbeam. Dean Wright, former discomplete the most advanced patcher a line haul preserlevel of for MYC are well vice and vice presipared for current early intermediate dent ofstudies, Motorcoach Pacific piano or theatstudy of another Westerninstrument. Transportation. Sunrise is a pre-keyboard “Ron could always be music andon movement program counted to go the extra that concepts mile teaches for his music customers and through singing, rhythm comand company. Ron always games. This program for pleted his duties with aisfocus children ages 2 to 4 and develon safety and customer serops awareness, vice.listening I gladly support fine his motor skills, social nomination for interaction, Lifetime confidence and attention span. Achievement.” Children can easilygeneration attend with A second amechanic, grandparentRon’s or caregiver, plus experience siblings can attend the class as in the industry spans over 45 well. years in all aspects of mainThe Sunshine keyboard taining, servicing and reconprogram is geared towards ditioning a fleet of over 46 children ages 3½ and 4; the vehicles. Sunbeam keyboard program “Hisages extensive knowltoward 5 and 6; and the edge makes him a leader Moonbeam keyboard program in for the ages industry,” states the is 7 through 9. All presskeyboard release. programs “He hasintean three uncanny ability to troublegrate creative movement, shoot mechanical issues over rhythm, singing, music theory and composition for parent and child in a weekly one-hour session. Participating in a MYC game helps clock. Curtisdevelop Bults class children
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Walk through Bethesda Cemetery reveals local history By Caroline Sealey This is the second part in a series on the Mapleton Historical Society’s annual Cemetery Walk on Sept. 9 at Bethesda Cemetery. Located on Wellington Road 8 near Moorefield, the cemetery is rich with history about the property and those buried within it. MAPLETON - The first person thought to be buried in the Bethesda Cemetery was Mary Luxon, wife of John Luxon, originally from Cornwall, England. An 1861 census indicates that the Luxons’ resided in Hustonville with their daughter, Mary, her husband David Calloway and their son, John and his family. Calloway was a merchant and post master in Hustonville. An association with the Methodist Church in Cornwall would likely lead the family to connect with the first Methodist church constructed in Hustonville. After Mary’s death in 1862, John Senior, John Junior and his family moved to Bruce County. The elder Luxon died in 1880. John Junior then moved to Minnesota. Mary and David are the only other members of the family buried in Bethesda Cemetery. A verse written in 1859
Monuments - A number of elaborate monuments grace the grounds of Bethesda Cemetery near Moorefield. Photos by Caroline Sealey by James Smith titled “A Solemn Admonition” is inscribed on the family gravestone: “Reader, one moment, Stop and think! That I am in eternity! And you are on the brink!” The Cosens’ family have owned the farm on the northwest side of the cemetery since 1947, when Sheldon and Frances Cosens moved there from a neighbouring property on Concession 10.
Bruce Cosens, son of Sheldon and Frances, along with his wife Shirley were the second generation on the farm. A retirement home for Sheldon and Frances was built on the northwest corner of the farm. Bruce was employed with the Murray Group as a truck driver and operated a backhoe. Their son, Adam, took over the farm and is currently constructing a new home on the property.
Reverend Richard Moore settled on part of Lot 9, Concession 9, Maryborough Township before 1852. His son, George, took over the property and later donated four acres to be used for a railway station provided that the station was named Moore’s Field. By 1970, the railway was servicing Harriston and Moorefield had a post office. As the railway bypassed Hustonville, located on the 8th Concession east of Moorefield, most of the businesses from Hustonville moved into Moorefield, establishing themselves on Moore’s land. Catherine, daughter of Reverend Richard Moore, was born in Ireland and educated in a private ladies school in Dublin. While on a walk one morning in the Moorefield area, she met Thomas Booth, also an Irish immigrant and Justice of the Peace. The couple were engaged by the afternoon and married that evening. The newlyweds took up occupancy at Booth’s shanty on Concession 8, where they raised three sons and five daughters. Catherine passed away in 1901 and was buried in Bethesda Cemetery. Thomas moved out west with their daughter Margaret. Much of the
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DRAYTON 5 BETHEL 1 Although the first two periods remained close, a third-period surge by Drayton decided the game. Drayton scored the only goal in the first off a shot by Dave Mulder, assisted by Colton Hoekstra and Brandon Rumph. Bethel tied the game with the only goal in the second period. Laverne Metzger scored the goal from a set up pass by Ian Martin. But it was the third period that ended the game. Drayton stormed the net and piled up four unanswered goals. Eric Deckers, Brandon Rumph, Mark Grasman, and Darren Mohle scored the goals. Assisting were: Darren Mohle (2), Ron DeWeerd, Jason Mohle, Kevin Ottens, Eric Deckers, and Aaron Keunan.
Maryborough remembers Maryborough Public School held a Remembrance assembly on Nov. 10. The event included flag bearers, kindergarten students singing I’ve got Peace in my Fingers, Grade 1/2 students presenting a Little Poppy poem, Grade 2/3 students singing Peace Like a River, Grade 3/4 singing Shine a Light for Peace, and Grade 6 students presenting short plays, a poem and historical readings. ABOVE: Jessalyn Martin, Dana Kuepfer and Nicole Misch presented Red is the colour of Remembrance. LEFT: Jack Driscoll and Jillian Riehle were masters of ceremonies. Submitted photos
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Signs of progress News this week that Mapleton council is seriously considering biting the financial bullet required to end decades-old wastewater capacity problems will come as exciting news for many. While it’s a bit too early to pop the champagne, the signs of movement on the issue are promising. Council has included a $4.2-million allocation for wastewater capacity enhancement and $3 million for a water tower in the municipality’s proposed budget for 2018. While we stress the budget is still proposed at this point, Mayor Neil Driscoll, in an interview with the Community News, indicated council appears to be ready to put up the money required to fund a solution to be put forward by consultants working on a design for upgrades to the wastewater treatment system. In the past, while the search for a solution was always ongoing, so to was the search for a way to fund it, focused largely on obtaining provincial or federal funding for a project. However, as Driscoll pointed out, while there are no guarantees, a budgeted “shovel-ready” project is more likely to be viewed favourably by the ministries involved than a less-defined proposal. Ending the development freeze in Drayton and Moorefield would be a boon to developers, some of whom have been sitting on potentially lucrative properties, unable to build, for years. However, it’s also generally accepted that development, and the attendant assessment boost, would benefit taxpayers across the municipality. Hopefully that proves to be the case if the upgrades finally do proceed. Although provincial legislation requires water and wastewater systems be funded through water/sewer rates, not general taxation, local residents will still be the ones paying for the upgrades and the required debentures. With that in mind, it’s worth pointing out that the township’s 2018 budget is beginning to crystallize, with draft figures showing taxes on the median assessed residential property poised to rise by about $168 to cover township, county and school taxes. Council has set a date of Dec. 5 for a public open house on the 2018 budget. With major projects in the offing, it might well be a good idea to mark the date on the calendar.
To the editor Do the right thing Dear editor: In the past several weeks, a lot of attention has been given to commercial vehicle operators and inattentiveness in their driving. I would like to point out that we all need to be aware of our surroundings. I witnessed seven cars go past a pedestrian at the cross walk in Drayton at the corner of John Street and Main Street West in the town of Drayton. While I understand the apprehension of west bound
drivers stopping at the base of the hill, it is signed to stop for pedestrians. I have been made aware that many local people are not aware (have not noticed) the sign and cross walk. Is it time to put a button and lights there? Or is time to take signs and markings off the pavement? Let us as locals do the right thing and stop and let the pedestrians pass. Maybe others will catch on Robert Sauder, Drayton
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Consignment. The Mapleton’s Got Talent Show takes place on Nov. 18 at 7pm at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the splash pad. The fundraising continues on Dec. 9 from 5 to 9pm in downtown Drayton with “A Small Town Christmas.” The family-friendly event includes Christmas carolers, story tellers and a display focused on the real meaning of Christmas, featuring local talent and live animals. Plenty of home baking and hot apple cider will be available. Downtown businesses will offer extended store hours during this event. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the splash pad. “Thank you to all the businesses and organizations who are selling tickets for the raffle,” said Mapleton Splash Pad Committee member Lori Spaling. “Your support of this cause is appreciated. A complete sell-out of raffle tickets would boost the fundraising campaign substantially.” For more information on the fundraising events contact Spaling at 519-998-2154 or Rachel LaForge 226-749-2157.
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Kinsmen celebrating 50 years of contributing to community DRAYTON - The Kinsmen Club of Drayton is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the community. Over the years, the club has made many contributions to the community, including operating the popular Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show for the past 36 years. Half of the admission fee to the event at the PMD arena is donated to Cystic Fibrosis (CF) research. The remainder of the proceeds from the show are put toward various Kinsmen projects in the local community. Over the years the organization has completed hundreds of projects, including an addition to the agricultural society building, purchase of equipment for the local fire department, development of ball parks and soccer fields, and a large contribution to
Hospital donation - The Drayton Kinsmen donated $1,538 from the proceeds of the 2017 Smoke and Sounds event in June to the Palmerston hospital. From left: Liam Mick, Craig Frere, Gary Van Ankum, Ray Kuper, Chad Bridge, Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation development officer Dale Franklin, Kalin Mackay and Chad Mackay. Submitted photos the PMD Arena. In 2013, the Kinsmen, in partnership with the Moorefield Optimists and Township of Mapleton, raised funds and provided manpower to create new playgrounds at parks in
examples of what Kinsmen have done for the community. The club also provides support to a wide range of causes. Recently, $3,088 raised at the second annual Smoke and Sounds event in June
Drayton and Moorefield. In 2015, the club joined forces with the municipality and Rothsay Darling Ingredients Inc. in the revitalization of the playground at Rothsay Park. Those are only a few
Crime Stoppers: tools, machinery taken in rural break-in MAPLETON - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to a break and enter at a residence on Wellington Road 9 south of Concession Road 8 here on Nov. 5. Sometime between 6:30am
and 4pm someone pried open doors and entered the garage. A large selection of tools and machinery were stolen as well as a grey fishing boat and trailer with licence plate J9518W. Anyone with information regarding this inci-
The Drayton Kinsmen club donated $1,538 from the proceeds of the club’s 2017 Smoke and Sounds event to Ronald McDonald House charities. From left: front, Chad Mackey, Ray Kuper and Kalin Mackey; back, Craig Frere, Gary Van Ankum and Chad Bridge. was divided between Ronald McDonald House charities in London and the Palmerston and District Hospital. The club also provided a donation of $750 to a Palmerston Marlins softball team for its help with clean-
up recyclables at the Drayton Fall Fair, and $750 to the Drayton Terry Fox Run in Drayton. A $20,000 contribution was made from the club toward a planned splash pad in Drayton.
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a chick hatchery. With the hatchery being a seasonal business, Kopas installed a Sunoco gasoline outlet in front of the building and began a gasoline and home furnace oil deliv-
ery business. In 1968, the fuel delivery business was purchased by Ken Hill. A garage designed to repair automobiles and farm tractors along with a car wash operated from this site.
A pair of chinchillas were purchased by Kopas in 1947. Their number increased to 48 by 1952. The chinchillas were raised in the basement of the Kopas home and were sold for their fur.
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in action, that she repeatedly sent letters home to her 14-year-old brother hoping to convince him not to enroll for service. Those at home in Canada also played a role in the war effort. Women joined the work force at Beatty Brothers in Fergus while the men were overseas. The women built war materials as their contribution to the war. Although farm labourers were exempt from enlisting, some chose to volunteer, leaving a need for extra help
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in the agricultural sector. The Farmerettes, a group of young women, rose to the challenge and contributed to the war effort on home soil. The Women’s Institute kept the morale of soldiers up by sending overseas care packages containing socks, chocolate and cigarettes. Letters received by the institute contained thanks for many things, but most stated that cigarettes were the most appreciated. Children performed pageants and plays, donating proceeds from these events to the war effort.
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four years in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. Amy, his future wife, worked with the war effort in Kitchener and New Brunswick. The two met at the completion of the war in New Brunswick, married and moved to Rothsay. Residents from Wellington County continue to serve their country in war and in peacekeeping missions. Two
Male high school students prepared during gym classes for their turn at war by training in marching, grenade throwing (using imitation grenades) and rifle firing. One positive to come out of the war was the marriages that occurred between those serving their country. Elmer Smith was captured in December of 1941 and spent
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“Call to duty” To protect one’s family. To serve one’s country. To liberate the occupied. To defeat the enemy. To vanquish the forces of evil. To be a hero. To do something significant. Just this past weekend we paused to remember the people, most of them youth and young adults, who were inspired by such motivations to serve in the armed forces of Canada during the two great wars. Off they went to Europe and other parts of the world to fight the good fight their nation had called them to. Thousands and thousands of them never came back, having made the ultimate sacrifice of laying down one’s life for others. Thousands and thousands of others came back forever changed by the wounds of body, mind and spirit. Most of those who came home stepped back into their
normal lives, but did so having learned a whole lot about commitment, responsibility, duty, trustworthiness and sacrifice. Most did not dwell on the sacrifices or hardships they had endured or the ongoing troubles of body, mind and spirit they had to live with. Many (most?) of them saw how their continued service to others was necessary to build up their families, communities, workplaces and country. Modern day Canadians owe these men and women a huge debt of gratitude and honour for their service. Even more so, I would suggest we have a lot to learn from them. In heeding the call to duty boys became men and many immature, self-centered men learned to sacrifice for the greater good. In the process they found a deeper calling for their lives and more significant purposes for living. When these service men and women came home, they set
to work building the Canada we all take thoroughly for granted. This is not to say the wars were a good thing. The loss of life and suffering were just too overwhelming. However, we recognize that for the most part, wartime young people responded to the terrible world events around them and to the horrid circumstances they were cast into with selfless courage, resiliency, honour and hard work. It seems to me that our nation and culture have become much the poorer because we don’t call young people “to duty” much anymore. It began with the baby-boom generation. Those kids born in the 20 years after the Second World War, many of them to parents whose lives had been profoundly disrupted by the war. They refused to be called to any duty they didn’t feel like assuming. And it continues to this day when raising our children. We tell them that the secret to life is
following your dreams and to be whoever you want to be. Also, that you can do whatever you set your mind to do. In other words, “it’s all about you.” I believe that a healthy society calls its young people to a sense of duty and responsibility for the wellbeing of that society. Challenging them to find their deepest purposes and fulfillments in life. Not to be in selfish pursuits of happiness, pleasure and entertainment. But to be in their unique sense of calling or mission to make a difference in the lives of their families, community, workplaces, country and world. When Jesus walked the Earth he did not make nice by saying faith and life were about “following your dreams”. Instead, he called people to live for more than themselves. “‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For
those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 16:24-25) . Jesus knew that the secret of life is living in service of God and others. This is about more than encouraging our young people to get on board with the latest social justice bandwagon cause. It is about nurturing them to find a sense of vocation or calling for their lives, based on deeply held values and beliefs that are far more profound than current popular causes and thinking. It is about modeling and then teaching that the “good life” is really about care for others, especially family, church and community through commitment, responsibility, duty, trustworthiness and sacrifice. It is about challenging our young people to take ownership in building up our communities, institutions, organizations, structures, governments and economy. Rather than depending on
“old folks” to do it. The title of this piece is a take-off on a very popular video game series Call of Duty. In the game the player, as a soldier on the screen, shoots dead (in graphic colour and detail) as many enemy soldiers as possible. This game and many like it, are played by millions of young people, especially boys and young men. It takes the profound experience of going to war, which for many was a horrific yet also positive life changing experience, and turns it into an immature, amoral bit of entertainment and a game. And we’re okay with that? This will inspire real life commitment, responsibility, duty, trustworthiness, and sacrifice? I think our young people deserve better guidance and challenges. And, I think the sacrifices and commitments of our grandparents and parents deserve a more honouring remembrance.
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Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society currently seeking new volunteer directors By Caroline Sealey MAPLETON - Do you have new innovative ideas? Are you willing to try something new? The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society is looking for volunteer directors willing to make a difference at the annual Drayton Fair held in August. “There are a number of directors on the fair board who would like to hand their duties over to someone else who would be willing to assume their role and incorporate new, innovative ideas into the fair,” said society member Arlie
Zantinge. Anyone who has wondered how to get involved or help out is asked to volunteer for a position on the board and get the answers to those questions. Year after year, the society operates on a limited budget. This past year, Mother Nature was not kind to the Drayton Fair, which resulted in a deficit in the fair’s revenues. However that opens the door for creative ways to increase revenues at the event. “The board is addressing the issue of things for kids to do at the fair. We need ideas in order to start planning
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Tri-Mech Inc. is a mechanical company specializing in Gas Fitting, Hydronic Heating, Geothermal, Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal, Plumbing, and High Pressure Cleaning Systems. We service agricultural, light commercial and residential systems. We are currently seeking a Journeyman Plumber or 3rd year apprentice who is a team player and able to work with minimal supervision. Qualifications in Refrigeration, Gas Fitting, or Sheet Metal would be an asset but not a requirement. Tri-Mech offers competitive wages and health benefits.
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of application or resume by fax to 519-638-3342, or by email to jobs@trimech.ca
Heating • Cooling • Plumbing • Pressure Cleaning Systems
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Comedy staged HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is staging the romantic comedy, Things My Mother Taught Me. The show runs between Nov. 17 and 25 at the Hall Town Harriston Theatre. Tickets, $15, are available at Palmerston Home Hardware or go to greywellingtontheatre.com.
Fresh Christmas Greens For Sale incl. pine, cedar, fir etc. urn inserts, garland, wreaths, swags Everything you need for outdoor & indoor Christmas decorating. Check us out!
night of
November 26 7:30pm Drayton Reformed Church
Fletcher’s Landscaping Inc. 1190 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel (519) 291-3267
Remembrance Day in Drayton - A Remembrance Day service was held at Memorial Park in Drayton on Nov. 11. Clockwise from top left: Gerard Helmond of Waterloo played the trumpet; Drayton Heights student Kate McLeod recited a Remembrance Day poem (with moral support from her mother Alycia McLeod and sister Lily McLeod); Legion president Dave Dippel assists Wellington County councillor Gregg Davidson with the laying of a wreath from the county; and Drayton Reformed Church Pastor Daniel DeVries delivered a tribute to those involved in war. Photos by Caroline Sealey
The Drayton Kinettes Annual
Bring a new unwrapped toy to the Drayton or Moorefield Parades or to Breakfast with Santa on December 2 Drop toys off at the following locations until December 14: • • • • • •
Toys for children up to 16 years of age needed
Dobben’s Hardware Marspan Home Hardware Fear’s Bibs ‘n’ Cribs Drayton Chop House Moorefield Diner Changing Seasons Consignment
Toys will be given to children in the area
Stock up on all your
Christmas
Shopping Needs
Preorder Buck Ross Turkeys
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS
MONDAY November 20 Spinach Salad $5.99
TUESDAY November 21 Sloppy Joe & Wedges $5.99
Starting Nov. 9, 17
750ml Beatrice
Chocolate Milk
.88¢
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY November 22 November 23 Lasagne & Honey Garlic Chicken Bites & Wedges Garlic Toast $ .99 $ .99 6
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FRIDAY November 24 Chili & a Bun Small - $3.99 Large - $4.99
We also have
Party Trays and Fruit Baskets Bouquets from Blooming Dale’s Instore Butchers and Bakery Seafood from St. Jacobs
Weekly Flyer instore and in The Wellington Advertiser
90 WELLINGTON ST. S, DRAYTON | 519.638.2041 Mon-Wed: 8-8, Thu-Fri: 8-9, Sat: 8-6, Sun: 11-5
Drayton Freshmart
Driver airlifted after cement truck crash MAPLETON - The driver of a cement truck was airlifted to hospital following a single-vehicle accident near Moorefield on Nov. 8. Wellington County OPP, along with Mapleton Fire and Rescue and GuelphWellington Paramedic Services, responded to a serious single motor vehicle accident involving a cement truck on Wellington Road 10, south of Moorefield at around 9:30am. The vehicle was travelling north on Wellington Road 10 when it left the roadway and went through a guard rail and down an embankment. The
Truck crash - The driver of a cement truck was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident near Moorefield on Nov. 8. Submitted photo male driver suffered serious injuries and was transported by air ambulance to Victoria Hospital in London. Wellington Road 10 between Concession 5 and
Selinger Road was closed for hours for road repairs and “large payload removal,” police stated. The investigation is ongoing.
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society’s
ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING Volunteer Awards
Friday November 24
7:00pm social - 7:30pm meeting Drayton Agricultural Hall 49 Elm Street , Drayton
light refreshments
Guest Speaker:
President & CEO Halwell Mutual Ins.: Marg Torrance: “Flood Insurance”
topics for discussion:
Township agreement, Minor Adjustments to the Constitution, New Directors, Volunteers, Drayton Fair 2018.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENING!
All department heads are requested to have a short year-end report ready.
more info:
Amy Hennessy, 519-993-2646