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Fire destroys Mapleton public works shop during flame-filled weekend

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township’s public works building near Drayton was destroyed by fire last Friday night, during one of the busiest weekends local firefighters have ever experienced. Mapleton firefighters responded to a total of five fires between Nov. 28 and 30. “We don’t get that many major fires in a year,� Fire Chief Rick Richardson said on Dec. 1, adding the busy weekend also included a call to a traffic accident on Wellington Road 109. And on Monday morning, the department was called out to assist with a woman in labour at her Drayton home. She made it to Fergus by ambulance in time to have the baby in the hospital there. The hectic stretch began at 10pm on Nov. 28, when Mapleton firefighters were called to a house fire on Concession 9 of Arthur Township, along with Arthur firefighters. Mapleton and Arthur firefighters are simultaneously called to occurrences in that area, Richardson explained. “We basically set up and Arthur took over,� he said. At 2:30 am Mapleton fighters were called to Glen Allan to deal with a truck burning beside a garage. “We put the truck (fire) out. The garage was okay,� said Richardson, noting firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading. Firefighters cleared the

Works shed destroyed - Mapleton firefighters responded to a fire at the township’s public works shed on Sideroad 16 at round 6pm on Nov. 29. While the township’s snow plowing equipment was removed from the shop and saved, the building was eventually lost to fire. photo by Wilma Mol

Glen Allan scene by 4am, but were on the road about 90 minutes later to deal with a fire in a corn dryer at Rothsay. “We opened it up, got the corn out and sprayed it down; it wasn’t a big deal,� said Richardson, noting there was no damage to the corn dryer as a result of the fire. Firefighters returned from that call before 7am and all was quiet until just before 6pm that night, Nov. 29, when a call came in from a pass-

erby who spotted fire at the township’s work shed at the Mapleton administrative centre on Sideroad 16. Drayton and Moorefield station firefighters responded, with Arthur firefighters called in to supply water and manpower, and Centre Wellington’s Elora station called in to supply an aerial truck. “We didn’t want anybody on the roof,� said Richardson. “Most of the guys worked to get the fire under control,�

while four of the firefighters who work for the township and Wellington County roads departments removed snowplows and trucks from the shop and took them to the Moorefield public works yard. While firefighters were checking for hot spots among the insulation and wood trusses and Richardson was doing a television interview about the shop fire, Moorefield and Drayton firefighters heard their pagers go off once again, this

time for a basement fire on Bonniewood Drive. The Arthur firefighters, already released from the shop fire scene and standing at the ready in Drayton, were sent to Bonniewood, along with a contingent of Mapleton firefighters. The basement was fullyengulfed when they arrived, said Richardson, but the fire was extinguished with the use of a Fit-5 fire suppression device.

Richardson said the device is like a “grenade� that spins around and releases fire retardant material into a room. “It basically put the fire 90 per cent out and then our guys went down with water and hoses and put out a few hot spots,� said the chief. While no one was injured, the Bonniewood Drive home sustained extensive smoke damage to the upper floors and the basement was “destroyed.� Back at the works shed, the fire had been “calmed down,� by about 1am and manpower and equipment were scaled back. However a crew of six with pumper, water and ladder trucks remained on the scene to watch for flare ups. That happened at about 5:30am, Richardson reports. “The wind came from the west really hard and picked up a spark on the end of the building and it just took off through the trusses,� he said. “It was through the trusses and into the mezzanine within 10 minutes.� While not prepared to provide a dollar estimate, Richardson said the shop is a total loss. “We’ll be starting from scratch when the investigation is over,� he said. While the fire is not considered suspicious, an Ontario Fire Marshal’s investigation is triggered automatically on fires where damages is estimated to exceed $750,000, Richardson explained. He declined to speculate on the cause of the blaze until Continued on page 3

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by Meagan Leonard DRAYTON - Concerns regarding long-term sewage capacity may prevent further development on Drayton Ridge, halting progress on a large condo block and golf course. Glenaviland Development president Fred Prior says he remains optimistic about the project, informing council on Nov. 26 that gas and hydro would be installed at the site by the first week of December. However, construction of the large condo block overlooking the river and an 89-acre golf course will have to be put on hold until measures are taken to enhance sewage capacity in the village, he said. “The golf course and condos depend on improved sewage capacity and we were under the impression more was coming ... We made a commitment and are anxious to keep going,

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but can’t do that without [it],� Prior told council. Glenaviland Development has fronted the cost of hydro to the site, but will not receive a rebate if the lots are not all sold within five years. This is a major concern if the project comes to a standstill, said Prior, who explained $4.5 million has been invested in the Glenaviland site. Talks have been underway to expand the Mapleton sewage system, which serves Drayton and Moorefield. Township officials say proposals would allocate an additional 200 cubic metres to the current capacity of 750m³ but given the demand, the system would be maxed out again within a few months. Drayton may need a partial or full treatment plan to accommodate the new growth, possibly through a combined mechanical/lagoon system.

Mayor Bruce Whale acknowledged Prior’s report and said he hopes to arrange a delegation with the Ministry of Environment in February once further data is gathered from staff, conservation authorities, and consulting parties. While a new treatment system would be considered a capital investment spread over a number of years, its implementation would allow for further development on the site and economical growth in the region, Whale said. On Nov. 1, council granted preliminary acceptance to phase two, stage one of the Glenaviland subdivision in Drayton’s north end. The acceptance, granted at a special council meeting, recognizes the developer has dealt with a list of conditions set out in a subdivision agreement with the municipality.

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Firefighters up to task Mapleton firefighters experienced a historically active stretch of time in the performance of their duties this past week. The department was called out to fires five times within a 24-hour period, culminating in a major blaze that destroyed the township’s public works shed on Sideroad 16 near Drayton. The hectic stretch began at 10pm on Nov. 28, when Mapleton firefighters were called to a house fire on Concession 9 of Arthur Township, along with Arthur firefighters. At 2:30 am on Nov. 29, firefighters responded to a call on the other side of the township, to deal with a truck burning beside a garage in Glen Allan. Just 90 minutes after returning from the Glen Allan blaze, the brigade headed to Rothsay to put out a fire in a corn dryer. With all three incidents cleared before 7am, local firefighters headed to their day jobs, which many would have been just finishing when they were called out to the shop fire at around 6pm that evening. Before they could get that blaze under control, they had to respond to a house fire in Drayton. “We don’t get that many major fires in a year,” commented Fire Chief Rick Richardson on Monday morning, noting the busy weekend also included a call to a traffic accident on Wellington Road 109. “It’s just something that happens,” he added of the rash of fires in such a brief period. Fortunately, such days are far from typical for volunteer fire brigades in rural communities. Such a pace on an ongoing basis would challenge the manpower and resources of a contingent of full-time firefighters. However, it’s a good illustration of why it’s important to expend the resources to properly equip and train local firefighters. They need to be available on a moment’s notice, to provide a public service for as long as necessary – occasionally, as this past week, with barely time to get their boots off between incidents. Through all five incidents, the only injury sustained was by a firefighter who slipped on the ice and sprained his ankle at the shop fire. That local firefighters were able to transition safely in such short order to incidents of varying natures is a further indication of a smooth running organization. Though the works shop was eventually lost to a flare-up caused by unforeseeable circumstances in the form of powerful earlymorning winds, the quick action of firefighters saved the township literally millions of dollars in potential replacement of equipment. As the majority of the volunteer brigade worked to control the fire, four firefighters who work with township and county roads departments moved the equipment out of harm’s way. “The exceptional work of the Mapleton Fire Department and our public works staff saved all of our snow plowing trucks and our graders. The loss of that equipment at this time of year would have been a massive blow to winter operations,” stated public works director Larry Lynch in the aftermath of the fire, which he notes, “could have been devastating.” Hopefully, it will be a long time before local fighters face a challenge on the scale of this past week’s activity. However, it’s clear from the results they are up to the task. Patrick Raftis

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The Township of Mapleton thanks the exceptional service of Mapleton Fire/Rescue, Mapleton Public Works and Staff and the assisting fire departments of the Town of Minto and the Townships of Wellington North, Centre Wellington, & Woolwich during the recent fire at the Municipal Road Shop. We also wish to thank Wellington Street Café and the Township of Wellington North for the coffee and food provided to our firefighters and public works staff. Your kindness was very much appreciated. To Cal Deen Electric and Harold Frey thank you for your quick response in getting hydro and water hooked up to the Administration Building. Public Works Operations have resumed without interruption and the Mapleton Administration Office is open for business. Please be patient with us as we move forward during this time. Thank you.

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Council undecided on request for reimbursement for sidewalk repair

Rubble - Two bay doors and a partial wall are all that is left standing after a fire at the Mapleton public works shop on Sideroad 16. The fire began at around 6pm on Nov. 29. photo by Patrick Raftis

Fire destroys Mapleton works shop

FROM PAGE ONE the investigation is completed. However, he noted all five fires are unrelated. “It’s just something that happens,” he said of the rash of fires in a 24-hour period. One injury was sustained at the shop fire, by a firefighter who slipped on the ice and sprained his ankle. While noting it was “obviously a tough weekend in Mapleton,” public works director Larry Lynch said there is much to be thankful for in the wake of a fire that “could have been devastating. “The exceptional work of the Mapleton Fire Department and our public works staff saved all of our snow plowing trucks and our graders. “The loss of that equipment at this time of year would have been a massive blow to winter operations. As it is, in addition to all of our tools, kitchen and j Gz G Gk

lunch room, office material, parts and equipment manuals, and day-to-day operating equipment, the biggest equipment loss was a brand new wood chipper, an older model utility tractor and our generator,” stated Lynch. “The generator also serves as backup to our main office so that is a significant, immediate concern,” stated Lynch. He added, “While we will certainly be experiencing some initial operational pains we will not miss a beat in providing the same high level snow removal and public works response in spite of our current hardships. “We have moved all of our snow removal equipment to our Moorefield shop and we have a contingency plan for housing some of the equipment that will not fit inside there by taking advantage of some local private offers for shop space and sheds.

Lynch said some of the public works department managers will set up office space at the Moorefield Fire Hall, which is adjacent to the Moorefield works shop. “Since we operate two shifts in the winter months we will crowd our operators into the Moorefield shop and hopefully the tight quarters will be offset by the availability of locker space, shower room and lunch room there. “We will continue to utilize our sand and salt sheds from each location and have made some slight plow and sanding route modifications to ensure our routes are prioritized and covered as efficiently as we have always done.” Lynch added staff will be on the road for winter maintenance Monday through Friday, from 5am until 6pm daily and as required on weekends.

by Meagan Leonard DRAYTON - Mapleton council remains undecided on whether Heritage Funeral Home will be reimbursed for repairs made to its property following the Drayton sidewalk revitalization in 2011. Funeral home owners Ken and Mary Thompson are seeking $1,865 from the municipality to cover the cost of replacing a flower bed that was removed during the project, as well as the layer of asphalt applied to their driveway as a result of a raise in the sidewalk grade. The Thompsons first request for financial compensation was turned down, following a report conducted by

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MAPLETON - The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office has implemented a new policy requiring local fire departments across the province to channel more resources into fire prevention. This means stricter inspections of high-risk properties, including those with high occupancy or vulnerable occupants, commercial cooking equipment and chemical storage. New standards To meet these new standards, the township is required to hire a Fire Prevention Officer to conduct and enforce the new provisions at a cost of $12,000 per year. Because only a handful of businesses in the township

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public works director Larry Lynch. The report concluded there had been no major change in sidewalk grades other than those necessary for efficient drainage. Mary Thompson once again approached council on Nov. 26 with her request after learning Alva Cherry Garage, another downtown business, was provided $2,054 for repairs to its parking lot after sidewalk drainage caused water to pool on their property. “I didn’t like (the original report and refusal) but I accepted it and the decision that you made and I was living with it until all of a sudden, yet another person in downtown Drayton

would require the mandated inspections, council put forward a motion to have current Fire Chief Rick Richardson enroll in the training courses required. If the new regulations are implemented before the courses are completed, a fire preven-

tion officer from another jurisdiction would complete the assessments. The report on the matter will be reviewed and modified before the next council meeting, when a final decision will be made.

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DRAYTON - Two Mapleton residents are facing drug trafficking charges as a result of an OPP investigation here. The OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), with the assistance of Wellington County OPP, and West Region Canine unit, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Wellington Street in

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Shannon Gottfried, 36, both of Mapleton, have been charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking and possession of cannabis marihuana contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Jason MacDonald, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances

Act and failing to comply with a probation order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. All three accused are scheduled to appear in Guelph criminal court on Jan. 17 to answer to the charges. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

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Entertain & Shop Local

Christmas show coming up - Students at Drayton Heights Public school are counting down the days, not to Christmas, but rather their chance to light up the stage. On Dec. 11 and 12 at 7pm, students from several grades will be performing the classic Christmas play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Students have been busy practising since the end of September, during countless recess and after-school rehearsals. The play centres around the Herdman family. The kids are the “worst kids in the history of the world” - so no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. Tickets at the door are $5 per adult and $2 per child (aged three to 12). Also, any items for the food bank will be accepted at the door.

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To enter a float contact: Calvin Deen 519-638-3860 (Moorefield) or Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at K.A. Hammonds.

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The Community News, Friday, December 6, 2013 PAGE SEVEN

Entertain & Shop Local

Drayton leads off Mapleton parades Survey: Gifts going green for 2013

DRAYTON - Plans are set for a tree lighting ceremony to be held directly following the Drayton Santa clause parade on Dec. 6. The lighting will take place at about 8:15pm at the fire hall. “We are hoping to have everyone gather around the tree and light it,� said organizer Jennifer Zettel. “It will stay lit threw the holiday season and in to a wonderful new year.� The event will include Christmas carols and crafts for the children while they are waiting to see Santa, as well as hot drinks and snacks. A mini market for local Christmas shopping will also be part of the evening. A black and white photo, enlarged and framed, of the old Drayton tree lighting that used to take place in the main intersection will be on display. The whole community is involved in the event, including

the Township of Mapleton, the Drayton and Moorefield OTTAWA - As the biggest gift. In the eyes of four out of local fire department , Drayton or call the Drayton Food Bank. retail blitz of the year ap- ten Canadians if you give an Anyone in need of a proaches, Friends of the Earth environmentally-friendly gift, Foodmarket, the Chop House, the Black Sheep Pub and Grill, Christmas Food Hamper, or Canada (FOE) is releasing you will be thought of more the Wellington Cafe, Kinsmen anyone who knows someone their national holiday survey highly by the gift receiver. and Kinette clubs of Drayton, in need is urged to call the results. When it came to purchasSara Holzworth from Horizon Drayton Food Bank at 519FOE commissioned this ing gifts for children 12 and photography, and everyone 504-2346. Call before Dec. 13 research to find out if envi- under, respondents said qualplanning to set up tables at the to sign up for a hamper to be ronmental concerns influence ity and durability were highest picked up on Dec. 21 market. in importance, with toxin free holiday shopping. Also this year, the newlyThe Moorefield Santa Claus The poll of 1,250 people gifts ranked second in imporparade will be held on Dec. 7, formed Drayton Kinette Club indicates that Canadians are tance. is conducting a toy drive. beginning at 1pm. The polling showed almost aware of environmental imNew, unwrapped toys may pacts when buying gifts. The Alma parade, tradition65 per cent of people planally the last in the region, will be brought to the Drayton or More than five out of ten ning to give gifts thought that Moorefield Christmas parades Canadians surveyed said enbegin at 2pm on Dec. 22. Leading up to the big events, or dropped off at Dobben’s vironmental concerns are imarea residents and groups con- Hardware, Marspan Home portant when giving gifts. tinue their efforts to ensure ev- Hardware or Fear’s Bibs ‘n’ Almost half said they eryone in the community can Cribs before Dec. 18. Toys thought about how they could will be distributed to children reduce their environmental enjoy some Christmas cheer. The Drayton and in the area. footprint when purchasing a Community Food Bank isChristmas Open House OpenHouse House now accepting donations forChristmas Christmas Stop &&Shop Open Christmas Stop Shop Open House Christmas. Open 7 Days a Week Christmas Stop & Shop Open House Donations can be dropped &KULVWPDV &KULVWPDV 6WRS 6KRS 2SHQ +RXVH 6WRS 6KRS 2SHQ +RXVH &KULVWPDV 6WRS 6KRS 2SHQ +RXVH Friday, December 6, 2013 5:00pm 10:00pm Friday, December 6, 2013 5:00pm--10:00pm 10:00pm off at the Drayton Food Friday, 5:00pm Friday,December December6,6,2013 2013 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday, December 6, 2013 5:00pm 10:00pm Market, Drayton Reformed 30 Parkside Street, Drayton )ULGD\ 'HFHPEHU SP SP )ULGD\ 'HFHPEHU SP SP )ULGD\ 'HFHPEHU SP SP 30 Parkside Street, Drayton 30 Parkside Street, Drayton 3030 Parkside Street,Drayton Drayton Church, RBC branches in 3DUNVLGH 6WUHHW 'UD\WRQ 3DUNVLGH 6WUHHW 'UD\WRQ Parkside Street,

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DRAYTON - The Heartland Animal Hospitals of Listowel, Mount Forest and Drayton will be accepting pet food and treats for dogs and cats until Dec. 24 at 1pm at any of their three clinic locations.

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a commercially available gift card was an environmentally friendly gift. It also found that over 40 per cent had made their own gift coupons or given time or services as holiday gifts. “It is encouraging to see that Canadians are including their concerns about clean air, climate change and clean water in their gift giving decisions. Friends of the Earth want to challenge Canadians Continued on page 9

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Please sign up for a tour group at the church entrance and wait for your shepherd guide to take you on your tour. Join us for fellowship inside while you wait or after your tour is over. Warm drinks and treats to enjoy. Tour is planned to be outside, so dress according to weather. Admission: Food bank donation

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Book your ad into our Holiday Events & Shopping Guide now. This full colour feature will run in our December 13 & 20 editions. Contact Wilma at 519-638-3066 or email drayton@wellingtonadvertiser.com

An Evening Celebrating God’s Christmas Gift

for our community’s (Drayton & area)

A Christmas Chapel

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

A night full of Music, Carols and Meditations led by the Students & Band of Community Christian School

12:30 pm at the Drayton Reformed Church

If you would like to attend or for more information contact

Ann Kabbes (519) 848-3206 or Nancy Koobs (519) 343-5372

Please RSVP no later than Sat, December 7. It’s our gift to you! See you there!

Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Drayton Reformed Church 72 Wellington St. Drayton (down from Drayton Food Market)

Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating the birth of The King Of Kings

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Entertain & Shop Local

REVIEW: White Christmas is pure entertainment

Holiday - Rachel Crowther, Kyle Blair, Jeff Irving and Jayme Armstrong star in Drayton Entertainment’s White Christmas, which is playing at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse until Dec. 29.

by Marie Male ST. JACOBS - In our corner of the world we have so many reasons to count our blessings - among them can surely be the first-class local theatres that provide us so many joys. If you’re worried and you can’t sleep, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas in theatrical resplendence will bring on the merry and bright, as it did on opening night at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Based on the classic 1954 film, the play from Drayton

“Happy Holidays� and Entertainment regales the au- Betty and Judy Haynes, a singdience with non-stop dancing, ing sister act. A ruse lands them “Blue Skies� are among the singing, laughter and lessons all in Vermont as entertainers at classics they perform that inon true friendship and loyalty. an inn. Here they discover their spire. The accomplished Jayme The theatrical version is shorter old general as innkeeper and on dialogue and on sentiment, apparently he should have stuck Armstrong and dynamic Rafocusing on the fun and lively with the army. As the couples chel Crowther, as the Haynes spectacle that has the audience are falling in love and dealing sisters, bedazzle in their many with the usual misunderstand- numbers such as “Sisters,� the enraptured. Including some of the most ings, they create a Broadway much loved and oft parodied beloved holiday songs ever, show in the general’s barn that song of yesteryear. Victor A. Young plays the White Christmas opens with will bring back the crowds, and retired U.S. Army general. He Second World War army bud- the snow as serendipity. Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, brings drama and moving sentidies Bob Wallace and Phil Davis entertaining their comrades Vera-Ellen and Rosemary ment to the show in his role, as with a show that includes the Clooney were the stars of the it becomes apparent he is not so title song. In the backdrop of movie and it became their leg- tough after all. Jayne Lewis plays the nowar, “White Christmas� is most acy. Jeff Irving and Kyle Blair as Bob Wallace and Phil Davis nonsense Martha Watson, the poignant. Their general, Hank Wa- do not attempt to imitate the id- general’s helper at the inn. verly, breaks the spell with his iosyncrasies of their predeces- When she breaks into “Let Me tough demeanor. Post war, Bob sors, but they do present their Sing and I’m Happy� the entire and Phil become successful en- roles with energy, appeal and audience certainly takes notice. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! !! ! !! Singing the reprise, the tertainers and cross paths with strong voice. winsome and talented Anna Bartlam adds a dollop of sweetness as the generals’ granddaughter. It is here that some

updated dialogue is notice able, and is incorporated with a twinkle. Thomas Alderson as the stressed-out-and-loving-it stage manager Mike brings laughter *#%* %&+#'+"$* ()'+*(+ %)) #' + each time he appears on stage. "*%& +"$* ()'+ ) ) & +"$* ()' Director and choreographer, ))! *$ &(+*'!+ ( !#)+ * ()$ + Michael Lichtefeld has utilized )$+ *%%+ &+"& # '+*(+ his broad experience to exact a #' % !& +(* flawless performance. Seen only on the screen but heard with appreciation, music director Elizabeth Baird leads Michael Barber on keys, Bob Hewus on bass, Kevin Dempsey on drums, Ray Podhornik on trumpet, and Dave Wiffen on alto sax/clarinet/flute. The ever-changing set and brilliant costumes were so impressive with their rich colours and details. The set changes from army camp to smoky nightclub, and cozy inn lobby to lofty barn, without a squeak. So magical Jingle were the sets, that there were Bells murmurs among the audience that drafts of cold air were felt along with the appearance of the beautiful snow. White Christmas is on stage is Invited for an Evening of through Dec. 29. Tickets may be purchased online at www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com, in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse box office or by callPMD Arena, Drayton Cost: $2/person or $10/family ing 519-747-7788 or toll free Please note this is not a fundraiser. Costs intended to cover ice time only 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Christmas traditions It is again that time of year when we reflect upon and enjoy the many family and community events and traditions as we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the coming of a new year. In the 1800s Mapleton families focused on the reunion of their family members and entertainment and concerts put on by the school pupils and the local churches and Sunday Schools. Housewives were busy with the baking of special treats and the preparation of a family dinner with a fowl and accompanying side dishes. In the early 1900s the local newspaper reported several weddings on Dec. 25. In fact

there were three in 1920. The tradition of merchants advertising their Christmas wares was evident in the late 1800s, when the newspaper ads urged people to stock up on special foods and baking supplies and suggested items such as clothing and stationery for gifts. By the early 1900s the merchants had added toys and candy to the list of Christmas specials. As children in the 1940s, my siblings and I looked forward to viewing the wonders in both the Eaton’s and Simpson’s catalogues. Our wish lists were very long at first, but advice from prudent parents soon had us agonizing just how much

we might reasonably expect from the jolly old man in red. After all there was a world full of children out there who needed to share in the treasures to be had. Although we often lament on the avalanche of advertising we receive by newspaper, mail and other media these days, it is really only merchants trying to sell their wares. They just have the means of much wider communication areas. In the early 1920s local stores advertised that Santa would be at the store on a certain day, when the children could visit him. By the 1940s his visits were sponsored by local service clubs and/or community groups. In the 1950s a

local group erected a lighted Christmas tree in the middle of the intersection of Main and Wellington Streets in Drayton. On a given Saturday afternoon Santa arrived by the tree, in the back of a pickup truck, to greet each child present with a small paper bag of candy. That tree required that drivers used the intersection as one would use a round-a-bout today. Snow was plowed off the streets and left in quite high banks. The young fellows delighted in circling that tree several times before heading for home. One fellow had a Model A Ford coupe that seemed to bounce right off the snow banks as he drove round and round. Probably didn’t do

Drayton ties Floradale FLORADALE 1 DRAYTON 1 Floradale opened the game late in the first period with a three-on-one rush. Dan Martin started the play with a pass across the ice to Javon Martin. He dropped a pass to Josh Brohman who drove the puck into the top corner for the goal. Drayton finally answered midway through the third period. A rush started by Brent DeKoning saw Mark Scholten feed the puck from behind the net to Dave Mulder. A quick snap into the open corner tied the game. COMMUNITY 4 LISTOWEL 0 Community used special teams to build up a 2-0 lead after the first. Joe Clemmer worked with Nick Stevens and Kyle Roes to score a power play goal. Then Kevin Gingrich converted a loose puck into a shorthanded goal. Community added two unanswered goals in the second. Terry Horst added another power play goal, assisted by Clemmer and Roes. Clemmer went on to tuck in another goal late in the period. Assisted by Cal Martin and Kyle Roes. The third period remained scoreless, giving Community the win. Chris Stevens turned back 16 shots for the shut out. BETHEL 8 MISSIONARY 2 Bethel used a late power

play in the first period to take the lead. Zac Bauman and Caleb Bauman worked the puck to Kyle Martin. A quick snap into the corner created the goal. Missionary tied the game before the period ended. Tom Chambers and Dennis Gleeson set up Brandon Bults crossing the blue line. Bults blasted a slap shot into the back of the net. Bethel regained the lead with two quick goals early in the second period. Zac Bauman slipped in a power play goal, and Brock Shoemaker snapped in a rebound for a short-handed goal. Assists were earned by Matt Smith, Mike Seiling and Brandon Shoemaker. Bethel padded their lead early in the third with two quick goals. Brandon Shoemaker teed up brother Brock who rifled a slapshot over the glove of the netminder for a goal. Brandon Wideman followed shortly after with a low wrist shot through the pads. Assisted by Matt Smith and Kevin Wellwood. Missionary came back with a goal but Bethel responded with three more to put the game away. Matt Burnett scored the Missionary goal, assisted by Paul Vandenberg. Brock Shoemaker scored a pair of goals to complete his hat trick and Caleb Bauman scored the final Bethel goal. Assists were earned by Steve Wideman, Matt Smith and Kyle Martin.

much for the wheel alignment, but I don’t recall there ever being any serious accidents. As young children we made sure we kept an everyday stocking or knee sock clean for Christmas Eve, to be hung to receive Santa’s gifts. In the morning there would small gifts, candy, crayons and maybe pajamas and, last but not least, an orange in the toe. By the time we were raising our family in the 1960s specially-made stockings were hung

and many wrapped gifts were under the tree. Today my family, along with most other families, while still retaining the traditions of gift giving and feasting, are focusing on sharing their good fortune with others. They are donating to charities, helping the local food bank, and volunteering in many ways. We live in a land of plenty, but unfortunately all don’t share equally in the bounty.

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Gifts going green in 2013 FROM PAGE SEVEN to go further by signing on to its new challenge campaign, Cut the Chains,” says Beatrice Olivastri, CEO, Friends of the Earth Canada. “A green holiday can be enjoyed without consumer hype by focusing on sharing experiences and making donations that celebrate people and the planet. We think lots of people will agree that experiences trump stuff for holiday giving and demonstrate it by signing on to the Cut the Chains challenge.”

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“It is also interesting to note that the biggest numbers across the country for green concerns when giving gifts were in the Maritimes, British Columbia, and Manitoba/Saskatchewan,” Olivastri observed.

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PAGE TEN The Community News, Friday, December 6, 2013

By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church

Staying awake through the season What are we all waiting for? This is the time of year that connects atheists, agnostics, and Christians together in a time of waiting. After all, even atheists celebrate Christmas, right? This time of being in December moves all of us into the season of Christmas for most and Advent for many. Advent comes from the Latin word adventus that means “to come”. “Now is the time,” St. Paul wrote. “Now is the time to wake out of sleep.” Now is the time for what? To wake us out of sleep? But, we live in a world that is sleepless! How can this be? We’re

sleep-deprived as it is. All we want is more hours in the day so we can fit sleep in. Oh yes, now is the time alright. Now is the time to go Christmas gift shopping before it’s too late and the good bargains have flown off the store shelves. Now is the time to clean the house so thoroughly that guests could eat off the floors if they feel so inclined. Now is the time to get up in the attic and dig out the 40-yearold Christmas decorations. Now is the time to call and see if there are any tickets to Handel’s Messiah left to buy. Now is the time to bake, bake, bake so we can all put on a few more pounds. And if we want our fresh turkey for Christmas day, now is the time to order it. Now is the time alright! Groan. Wake me up in January. The big question is - do

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you enjoy this time of anticipation? If it’s all just one big blur and full of frantic anxiety, then something’s wrong. Slow down and ponder what we really need to get out of this season of waiting. There’s one really important thing you need to put on your to-do list: take time to think about what we all need to strengthen us up and keep us going in this big gift of life. In the Christian Gospels, Jesus is urging us to “Keep awake!” Well, why? Because like that imagery of “the thief in the night,” we might miss what all of this can mean and can bring to each one of us. Whether we are conscious

… but not just your old run-ofthe-mill thief. No, this thief is different. Instead of taking things from us, this thief gives things to us. And if we’re not in the right waiting mode, we might not be awake enough to catch him in the act. We might miss Jesus entirely this season. And that will be a personal tragedy for all who do. For this is a thief who does not harm. Instead, this thief gifts us with such wonderful things as hope, peace, love and joy and even more. We are given forgiveness and wholeness and life itself. Jesus comes not to take, but

to give. Practicing Christians or not – we could all use gifts like that. Gifts that come from a child of the One who created us and loves us. That’s a good reason not to “sleep walk” through the season being distracted by all the glitter and noise and consumerism-driven intentions we try to block from our minds. Like children waiting for the morning when we all get to unwrap a gift, we’re in waiting mode. Thank heavens for the wonderful anticipation of the child who overcomes all tragedy and loss and is always there for us when we are in need. Merry and peaceful Christmas to you all!

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of it or not, we can’t get through Christmas without the realization that we are waiting for the birth of a baby. Nothing says new life quite like the birth of a child. Every year, we wait for the birth of this particular child and all the gifts that birth brings to all creation. Jesus says, “I’m about to leave you, but I’ll be coming back. I’ll be coming suddenly. You cannot know when I’ll return. I’ll be coming like a thief in the night. I want to take you with me to be with the creator for eternity, but you need to be ready! So keep awake! Be ready!” What strange imagery Jesus uses. Like a thief in the night

number of staffing changes and is happy to share the news. Executive director Tania Framst has accepted a senior leadership role with The Lucky

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Iron Fish Project. Her last day at VCGW is Nov. 29. Framst joined the volunteer centre this past February on an interim basis and on secondment from the University of Guelph with a mandate to achieve strategic sustainable organizational realignment for the centre. Framst will stay connected to the volunteer centre as a member of its marketing committee. The board, staff, and volunteers noted they are grateful to Framst for her wonderful contributions this year and to the University of Guelph for their incredible support. Christine Oldfield, assistant executive director and a member of the volunteer centre staff team since 2004 has been appointed executive director and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.

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Framst says she is excited about the transition for herself and for Christine and adds, “Christine has an excellent staff team and an attentive and experienced board to support her leadership and achieve VCGW’s vision that everyone engages in building a vibrant, healthy, resilient community.” Stepping in to support the Best Practices in Volunteer Screening program will be Emily Vincent, whose current position as Snow Angels coordinator at the volunteer centre will be expanded to include this new responsibility. Unfortunately, the Volunteer Centre has had to say goodbye to its longtime administrator with many thanks for her valuable service and the compassion she has shown to our clients over the years. The board of directors of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/ Wellington also thanked former chair Carolyn Pletsch and acting chair Sue Bennett for their “incredible leadership during this year of transitions for the centre.” Bennett and Pletsch will continue on as board members.

Winter programs at nature centre GUELPH - Guelph Lake Nature Centre, 7677 Conservation Rd., Guelph, is hosting Christmas for the Animals on Dec. 15 from 2 to 4pm. Participants will have an opportunity to feed chickadees and make Christmas treats for the birds to take home. Tracking clues on the hike to the chickadee tree will show how animals are preparing for the upcoming snowy winter. Registration is required, contact 519-836-7860 or email guelphlakenc@grandriver.ca. The cost is $5 for children under 16 and $8 for adults. Also, from Jan. 2 to 3, children ages six to 12 can participate in Winter Adventure Days from 9am to 4pm. Participants go outside daily to explore the fields and forests around the nature centres. These programs feature nature-themed activities and adventures such as snow shoeing, tobogganing, snow sculpture building and animal tracking (depending on weather conditions). Supervision is provided free of charge from 8 to 9am and from 4 to 5pm each day. The cost is $37 daily and registration is available at www.grandriver.eventbrite.ca.

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