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Driscoll, Davidson edged out for committee chair posts Dennis Lever acclaimed as county warden By Patrick Raftis

Host of angels - Dawn Williams, left, and Eunice Bosomworth of the Ayton area viewed the display of angels at the Drayton United Church. The angel display was part of the United Church’s Christmas House Tour on Dec. 3 Photo by Caroline Sealey

Council sets public meeting on development charges bylaw By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township will hold a public meeting in the new year on proposed changes to the municipality’s development charges bylaw.

The changes include a controversial proposal to implement development charges for agricultural construction projects, as well as plans to amend the 2016 development Charges Update Study to factor in increased estimates for

the cost of upgrading water capacity. The agricultural development charge proposal has been discussed several times at Mapleton council meetings, with local residents SEE MEETING » 3

GUELPH - Puslinch township Mayor Dennis Lever was acclaimed warden of Wellington County at county council’s inaugural meeting on Dec. 9. Lever was the only councillor to announce his intention to seek the office for the 2017-18 term. Lever was elected mayor of Puslinch in 2010 and 2014. He is past chair of the county’s administration, finance and human resources committee and has also served on the information, heritage and seniors committee. “Warden Lever has an impressive political résume,” said outgoing warden George Bridge, mayor of Minto. “His effective leadership as administration, finance and human resources chair, has prepared him for his new role as warden. The county will continue to be in very

capable hands.” After he was officially sworn in, Lever addressed the packed council chamber. “We will continue our involvement in provincial issues. It is imperative that we are at the table to help guide the process,” stated Lever. “I’m looking forward to our ongoing focus on economic development and also reaping the rewards of our past and current efforts. We have, and will have, future challenges and we in this chamber will deal with them as others have in the past.” While most of the committee chair positions were filled by acclamation, elections were held for three positions. Erin Mayor Allan Alls was elected chair of the planning and land division committee over Ward 6 councillor Shawn Watters by a 10-6 margin. Ward 3 councillor Gary

Williamson, the incumbent roads committee chair, was elected in a contest with Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll in a 9-7 vote. Incumbent chair Don McKay, councillor for Ward 7, was re-elected to the chair of the solid waste services committee over Ward 2 councillor Gregg Davidson, also by a 9-7 count. Bridge was acclaimed chair of the economic development committee and Guelph-Eramosa mayor Chris White was acclaimed as chair of the administration, finance and human resources committee. Councillor Rob Black will continue as chair of the information, heritage and seniors committee. Councillor David Anderson will again chair the social services committee. Councillor Lynda White was acclaimed as Wellington County’s police services board representative.

Thankful Syrian family learning to adapt to life in Canada by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The goal of bringing a Syrian refugee family to their community became a reality on June 6 for Drayton Reformed Church members. With an identification sign in hand, members of a committee from the church greeted Mohammad Kheir Al Hawari, his wife Amal and their four-year-old son Loay and daughter Lama, 18 months, at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on June 6. “Mohammad and Amal spoke quite a bit of English when they came. The committee knew they both were educated at the University of Damascus. It was an exciting experience at the airport,” said committee member Mariska Roubos. Amal said, “We didn’t know how we find our Canadian sponsors. Mariska have sign. It was good feeling.” With the assistance of Roubos and cell phones apps that translate Arabic to English, the couple shared their journey from Syria to Drayton in an interview with

the Community News. The family lived a good life in Syria before a civil war started, with Mohammad working in a government job and Amal working with young children. As the war progressed it became more difficult to work, buy food or even be outside of their home. The couple remained hopeful but eventually found their only option was to leave Syria and seek refuge in the country of Jordan. After travelling in the back of a livestock truck to Jordan, the family received aid from the Jordanian government and army upon their arrival. “Sad, scary time but we no lose hope. We got tent and food and cooking place. Washrooms share with others. Two-room tent share with other people. Very dusty,” Mohammad said. “No special time with wife and family.” The journey from Syria to Drayton took three and a half years. One year was spent at the camp and the remainder of the time in an apartment in Jordan. During this time Mohammad received the dev-

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astating news of his father’s passing. Unable to return to Syria , he struggles with leaving family behind and not knowing if he will ever see them again. Jordanians were reluctant to give the Syrian refugees jobs that Jordanians could be employed in. The couple received volunteer training from the Red Cross, Care Canada and the German Cultural Centre. Their volunteer positions included reading to children, working with home-based businesses and youth. The employment Mohammad received as a painter in Jordan paid very little. “Too busy volunteering and forgot our problems. Sitting, talking to other people,” said Mohammad, adding they learned “other people’s problems bigger than ours.” Tasked with finding a place to live that would provide a good future for not only the children but for themselves, the couple inquired about moving to Canada or the United States. Immigration officials offered the family an opportunity to relocate to Canada.

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Even knowing nothing about the country, the couple knew it was what they needed to do, so they said yes. In the beginning they thought the offer was a joke or trick. As the reality of the situation became apparent and with only six days to pack, the family felt overwhelmed. “Family thankful to Jordanian government for help. Come with sponsors, better off than first 25,000. God gave us help,” Amal said. Since arriving in Canada, the family has settled into its new home. Church committee members have arranged transportation to English classes, medical appointments and have been a constant support. Roubos said, “Mohammad and Amal and their children are a good fit for our committee and our community. They are willing to learn, help and work. The committee has arranged cooking classes for Amal and Mohammad has done odd jobs in the community. He is looking for work as a painter. We have named him, ‘The guy with the brush.’” SEE FAMILY

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Thankful family - The Drayton Reformed Church’s sponsored Syrian family has settled into its new home in Drayton and is quickly adapting to life in Canada. Since their arrival in June, Mohammad Kheir Al Hawari, left, and wife Amal have attended English classes, cooking classes and have worked at odd jobs in the community. Mohammad and Amal have two children: Lama, right, and Loay. Photo by Caroline Sealey

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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). » FROM PAGE 1 Having taught private piano Mohammad was lessons for 15 years, Ms. quick Tanis, to say he lovedcall Canada and as her students her, was dreams to ofexpand one day looking herbecoming teaching a Canadian Building horizons andcitizen. her music studio, up found his reputation, getting and it through MYC. people trust recognized him and doing Ms. toTanis the program’s potential since it had good are important to him. never beenfamily offered in in Drayton, “New Canada. itEveryone was fun for students,to parents interested help. and teacher, and it offered a piano-keyboard program for children as young as 3½ in a group setting. “I loved the idea of group lessons, since it’s always more fun to explore and learn in a group, regardless of the topic,” explained Ms. Tanis. She also liked that it was a program that was tested, tried and true, being taught by more than 800 teachers to over 24,000 students on three different continents and touting 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 Thank you church and govunderstanding of music. ernment. Hope be self suffiA unique aspect of MYC is cient,” Mohammad the parent learns alongsaid. with the Thebecause family’sthey Christmas child are so plans include celebrating in involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis both traditional and credits the successSyrian of the proCanadian style. They say gram to the parents of her students. they want to become more “I am in the the teacher once a involved community week; theychildren. are the at-home with their ‘coach’ several days a week,” she said. An initial goal for each of Ms. Tanis’ students is to develop the happy habit of practicing. She encourages her students to practice by giving a special “super duper” sticker each week. “Practicing does not need to be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day to start,” she said. Ms. Tanis’ creativity shines through by offering several extra practice incentives 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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Christmas crafters - Sara Claussen, left, and Karen Chappell were two of more than 40 participants that enjoyed an evening of creating Christmas centrepieces on Nov. 30. The class held at the Conestoga Crest Senior Citizens’ Apartments was lead by Dale Franklin and her staff from Blooming Dale’s. Participants were given tips on the use of greenery, pine cones and flowers for making centrepieces. Money raised will benefit the Mapleton splash pad project. Future fundraising projects for the splash pad include a Paint and Wine Night on March 2 and a ball hockey tournament in June. Photo by Caroline Sealey

PALMERSTON - The County of Wellington is requesting approval from the provincial government for the construction of an 11-unit affordable housing building for families in Palmerston. The project is slated for the former Palmerston OPP Detachment property. The building, which once housed administration, police and fire services for the town of Palmerston, was torn down after the OPP relocated to the new Teviotdale detachment in 2014. The county owns the property located at 250 Daly Street and plans to start construction in the spring of 2017, with a tentative goal of occupancy in early 2018. The building will contain 11 two- and three-bedroom apartment-style units in a two-storey structure. Through the federal government’s 2016 Social

Infrastructure Fund and the Government of Ontario’s Investment in Affordable Housing Program, funding of $1.5 million has been allocated for the construction of affordable housing for families in Palmerston. “Creating affordable housing options in the County of Wellington furthers the goals of the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan for our community,” said outgoing Warden George Bridge. “This new affordable housing building will help lower income families close the gap between their incomes and soaring housing costs.” County councillor David

Anderson, chair of the county’s social services committee, said, “When someone has a place to call home they are happier, healthier and more likely to pursue employment and contribute to their community. “This initiative will help ensure everyone in Guelph and Wellington can find and maintain a safe and affordable place to call home.” Last March, the province announced an update to its long-term affordable housing strategy. The update focuses on making housing programs more people-centred and coordinated, and provides municipalities with flexibility to meet local needs.

Palmerston Industrial Park home to county’s first Ontario Investment Ready: Certified Site PALMERSTON - A 14.2acre site in the Palmerston Industrial Park, has received a Certified Site designation from the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (MEDG) following completion of the Investment Ready: Certified Site program. The designation makes the industrial land at 215 Minto Road the first Certified Site in Wellington County. The province’s Investment Ready: Certified Site program offers up-front information about possible investment locations “to help make investing in Ontario an easy decision,” states a Dec. 6 joint press release issued by Wellington County and the Town of Minto. A Certified Site designation gives investors a greater degree of certainty when

looking for development opportunities in Ontario municipalities by providing detailed information about industrial sites, including: availability, utilities servicing, access and environmental studies. “The Certified Site program partners with communities and property owners to attract more jobs and investment, but also helps to reduce the burden placed on businesses that wish to expand in Ontario,” the release states. ‘Exciting opportunity’ “What an exciting opportunity for Wellington County,” said outgoing Warden George Bridge, who is also mayor of Minto. “We look forward to the economic growth that this certification is sure to bring to Minto and Wellington County.”

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and area farm organizations making submissions in opposition to the plan at meetings on Oct. 11 and Nov. 8. At the Oct. 25 meeting, council indicated plans to hold further public consultation before finalizing any changes. Mapleton’s current development charges bylaw includes a 100 per cent exemption for buildings constructed for “a bona fide farm use.” A proposal presented at a public meeting on Oct.

11 would see the exemption reduced to 75%. That would mean someone building a new barn, for example, would pay 25% of the non-residential rate of $2.65 per square foot of gross floor area, which works out to 66 cents/ft2. The public meeting will be held on Jan. 26 at 7pm in the Township of Mapleton council chambers. Council is aiming to pass an updated development charges bylaw at the Feb. 21 meeting.

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Minister of economic development and growth Brad Duguid said, “I am thrilled to see this location in the Town of Minto take advantage of Ontario’s Investment Ready: Certified Site program. “This designation helps communities attract development in a cost-effective and efficient way. “I am pleased Ontario is a pioneer in Canada in site certification, and look forward to seeing it drive economic growth and create valuable jobs in the County of Wellington.” The pre-qualification of this industrial site through the program allows for a streamlined site selection process that will reduce risk and hassles to investors, improve investor confidence and pave the road for faster

site selection, officials say. “The Town of Minto is proud to have successfully completed the provincial designation process and be the first community in Wellington County able to offer an Investment Ready: Certified Site,” said Belinda Wick-Graham, Minto’s manager of economic development. “This designation signals to developers that [Minto] is open for business. Minto has made the commitment to work with investors by providing comprehensive and complete information about the property, which will reduce the risk and provide confidence for investors.” The Town of Minto submitted its initial application for screening for the Investment Ready: Certified Site in November of 2014.

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Yes, we can help Just as this week’s issue of our publication was going to press with a heartwarming page one story of the local community’s embrace of a refugee family from war-torn Syria, news was breaking of the latest heartbreaking developments from that country. Citing UN sources, major news networks were reporting civilians, including women and children, were being shot indiscriminately in their homes or on the streets as government forces advanced on the last rebel-held neighborhoods in the devastated city of Aleppo. It’s beyond us to convey from here the nightmarish conditions the citizens of Aleppo have endured as a result of the complicated conflict in their country over the past four years. Reports from credible news sources on the ground are easily accessed, through not so easily absorbed. However a look at the smiling faces in the photograph of Mohammad Kheir Al Hawari and his family on our front page illustrates that ordinary Canadians can, and do, help in response to horrifying global events. We don’t have to stand idly by and throw up our hands in the face of such tumult. The family is one of several who came to this area under the sponsorship of local organizations, largely churches. Freed from the dangers of war, and austerity of refugee camps, they are working to build a new life in a strange country with a foreign language. As we reach the one-year anniversary of the arrival of the first wave of the Syrian refugees who came Canada, the media is telling their stories as they adapt to their new homeland. A common thread to many of those stories is the desire to obtain work to support themselves and their families, a goal hindered in many cases by ongoing language barriers. Learning any new language is never easy and time is always a key to success. However, modern technology can assist in many cases, as it did for the Community News’ Caroline Sealey, who interviewed the local family with the aid of a cellphone translation app. Hopefully prospective employers, in a region with relatively low levels of unemployment, will find the means to put to work as many of our new neighbours as possible.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I would like to thank many people for putting up the Christmas decorations in Moorefield. First of all, thanks to all the people who emailed, called, or contacted our council members to remove the lights they had put up, and to put up new ones. The new ones are lovely, and such an improvement. Thanks to the council for acting so quickly on this.

Thanks to Hydro One for trimming the branches of our Christmas tree; you did a great job. Also thanks to the Moorefield Station Mapleton firefighters and Brandon Gleeson Plumbing and Heating for decorating the tree. Thanks to Mapleton council for buying the lights. We are so fortunate to live in such a small, caring SEE LIGHTS » 10

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should be designated for urban uses in the GGH. However, independent research by the Neptis Foundation and others shows that more land for urban development in the region is not needed, with an excess of 25 years’ worth of farmland already designated by municipalities to accommodate growth in both urban and rural settlement areas. An area of prime farmland 1.5 times the size of the City of Toronto is in the process of being converted to housing subdivisions, warehouses and strip malls. Citing the outpouring of public support for a larger provincial role in establishing firm urban boundaries and protecting agricultural land during the Coordinated Land Use Planning Review, Norm Ragetlie, chair of the Ontario Farmland Trust, says that “we are at a unique moment in history where there is an opportunity for the province to demonstrate real leadership in growth

planning by enacting meaningful limits on urban expansion. “Everyone wins when we design better planned, healthier urban and rural communities, while also creating an environment for farming and the agri-food economy to remain prosperous, and working together to protect farmland forever.” All groups calling for a freeze on urban boundary expansion include: the Ontario Farmland Trust, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, National Farmers Union – Ontario, Golden Horseshoe Food & Farming Alliance, Sustain Ontario, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, Preservation of Agricultural Lands Society, Food & Water First, Farms at Work, FarmStart, Land Over Landings, Langford Conservancy, Sustainable Brant and the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition.

Floradale downs Drayton 3-2 FLORADALE 3 DRAYTON 2 Floradale used a firstperiod power play to take the lead when Josh Brohman set up Javon Martin. Floradale added another goal in the dying seconds of the period. A scramble at the net had Braeden Gingrich blast the puck into the far side corner, assisted by Javon Martin. Drayton responded in the second period. Eric Decker snapped a shot on net and Darrin Mohle buried the rebound. Floradale strengthened their lead late in the second. Andrew Martin skated end to end, shot the puck into the goalie’s pads and circled behind the net to blast in his own rebound. Drayton came back midway through the third period. Leading passes by Joe Heenan and Darrin Mohle sprang Decker loose with the puck. Decker skated in on net and sent a wrist shot into the top corner. Although Drayton pressed for the tying goal, Floradale held on for the win. MISSIONARY 5 BETHEL 1 A fast paced game gave Missionary a 3-1 lead after the first period.

Bryan Deen, first shift back after a lengthy injury, scored in the short side for the opening goal. Dave Scholten and Dustin Bults scored the other two goals. The goals were set up by Pat Landman, Dustin Bults and Curtis Bults. Bethel responded for one goal in the period. A wrist shot by Matt Martin put Bethel on the scoreboard., assisted by Ray Martin. Missionary strengthened their lead with a short handed goal in the second period. Pat Landman stepped into a loose puck and skated down the ice to beat the net minder with a rising wrist shot. One more short handed goal in the third put the game away for Missionary. A leading pass by Nathan Rhame sent Dylan Bults in on net. A quick tuck under the pads gave him the goal. LISTOWEL 5 COMMUNITY 2 Community scored two goals late in the first to take the lead. Kevin Gingrich scored with a back handed shot and Luke Burns with a slap shot, assisted by Tony Martin, Kyle Wideman and Graham Wideman. Listowel came back in the second with three unanswered goals to take the lead. Josh Shantz scored the first and then set up Zach Gingrich for the tying goal. Listowel took the lead late in the period off a scramble at the net. Kyle Streicher turned and snapped the puck into the open corner for the go-ahead goal. Listowel added an insurance marker midway through the third. A centring pass to Zach Gingrich standing in front of the goaltender gave him the opportunity to force the puck underneath the pads. Set-up passes came from Josh Gingrich and Brandon Wagler. Listowel added one final goal late in the game. Josh Shantz and Zach Gingrich teed up the puck for Phil Shantz at the top of the left face-off circle. Shantz blasted a rising slap shot to send the puck to the back of the net.

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By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society held its annual general meeting on Nov. 25 at the Drayton agricultural building. The evening began with a presentation by guest speaker and life coach Helen Murray. The former Drayton resident is the author of a newlyreleased book I Just Want to Be Happy. As a mother of four, Murray finds motivation in family. During her lifetime, Murray experienced heart break with the loss of a brother at a young age, a nephew in a boating accident in June of 2000 and the diagnosis of a grandchild with mental and physical challenges. After 14 years of employment with the same firm, Murray was made redundant, losing a six figure income in the process. As she was not a high school graduate and has only completed some college courses, she says she was deemed unemployable. “I believe that we go through things for a reason and are able to help people who have suffered,” Murray said. “My faith brought me through these heart breaking events in my life. I knew that there was something more for me and the loss of my job enabled me to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up.” Murray took time off, relaxed, regrouped and focused on a family wedding. Upon hiring a life coach, she learned to face her fears and found she was tired of “living but not being alive.” While working with her life coach she grew to realize that life coaching was the career she would like to pursue. The healing process and growth she experienced in a few short months was encouraging to Murray. She admitted changing one’s life can be scary but with focus, desire, guidance, practice and consistent effort, lives change. “I believe the purpose of life is to find happiness. Life happens for us, not to us. So take charge of your life now. Don’t wait until the kids are bigger, the house is paid for or new cars are sitting in the driveway,” Murray said. “Invest in yourself and make changes now.” Fair a success The meeting continued with director’s reports from a number of events held at the Drayton Fair. Overall, members felt the fair was a success with a good beef cattle show, demolition derby and truck and tractor pulls. Entries into the pulls exceeded the time available for pulling and decisions will follow regarding changes to these events at the 2017 fair. The number of exhibitors registered in the dairy and sheep shows increased. Two exhibitors in the sheep show took Supreme Honours at the November Royal Winter Fair held in Toronto. Although an increase

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Home craft points - Helen Moffatt received the Lady Fair Directors Trophy for most points in baking, home crafts and pickles and preserves.

Volunteer award- The Millenium Service Award was presented to Roy Bowman for his dedication and volunteerism with the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society.

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When You Shovel: Life coach- The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society held its annual general meeting on Nov. 25 at the Drayton Agricultural Hall. Guest speaker Helen Murray made a presentation on her life’s journey after experiencing heartbreak in her family, including the loss of employment. Society president Jim Zantinge presented her with a token of appreciation. occurred in hay and grain exhibits, organizers would like to see additional entries. New to the fair was local horse owner Chet Martin and his reining demonstrations. The heavy horse show committee members declared the 2016 show the best horse show in a number of years. Classes in horticulture, culinary crafts, pickles and preserves, leisure arts and crafts were all consistent. For the first time in five years there were no empty classes in the pickles and preserves category. A large increase in exhibitors in the Jean Campbell specials were noted. President Jim Zantinge’s report stated the society has made updates to the agricultural building with concrete work and painting. An air

conditioner was installed in the hall, which resulted in increased rentals for the organization. Renovations will continue to the building as funds allow. The Millennium Service Award was presented by Zantinge to dedicated volunteer Roy Bowman. Helen Moffat received the Lady Fair Directors Award for most points in baking, home crafts and pickles and preserves. The Arlene Martin Memorial Trophy for most points in horticulture by a Mapleton resident was presented to Sharon Beer. Canada’s 150th birthday will be the focus of the 2017 Drayton Fair. For more information on the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society and the Drayton Fair, contact Arlie 519-638-3323.

• Shovel as soon as possible after a snowfall • Use a proper sized shovel • Do not shovel, blow, or plow snow onto or over roads. Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act states: “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing so to do from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 181.” • Keep snow piles low so as not to obstruct visibility of pedestrians and drivers • Carefully use, and only as necessary, safety salt and/or sand on the ice • If you are going away during the winter months, please arrange for your sidewalks to be cleared • If you suffer heart or other medical problems, do not attempt to shovel snow • Wherever possible, help your neighbours!

The Township of Mapleton is asking for your cooperation with the following: • Don’t park on the street during a snow storm • Keep snow away from fire hydrants • Remind children not to climb or play on snow banks or to dig forts in snow, as it is dangerous • Drive smart – Give yourself extra time and distance • Respect the Blue Light - when sharing the road with plows always have your headlights on and give the plow plenty of room, oncoming vehicles should stay to the right • Reduce your use of salt – Look for environmentally friendly alternatives • Remember, it is dangerous to pass a snow plow on the right side, the operator may not be able to see you.

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May the joy of family, the comfort of home and the closeness of our community bring you peace and happiness this holiday season. Wishing you a very safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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almost Christmas to invite the jolly old elf to town. “That way the boys and girls only have to be extra good for a couple of days before Christmas.” What can you expect to find in a country Santa parade besides the jolly old’ elf? This year there will be brightly-decorated tractors and farm implements in traditional Christmas colours of green and red, volunteer fire department trucks and township snow plows, a troupe of unicyclists and plenty of ponies prancing down Main Street. This year will also feature a number of heavy horse hitches with wagons pulled by percherons and clydesdales. Most of the village businesses and several area farmers enter floats. “Santa is always the last SEE ALMA » 10

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of radio stations that play Christmas music 24/7 for the whole month of December. I wonder if perhaps what people are sensing is that Christmas is about a great truth that all of us desperately want and hope to be true. We want life and this world to be a place that is safe and loving and good. A place where suffering and destruction do not have the last word and mistakes can be forgiven and corrected. Where people are given a second chance and do better the second time around. Where good is stronger than evil and love is more powerful than hate. We hope, whether we are willing to admit it or not, that this life is not all there is. And that there will be continuing, meaningful life and relationships with loved ones after the transition of death. There is something about how we feel at Christmas that, like no other time of year, makes these yearnings and hopes seem real, believable and even certain. For many (most?) people the simple story of a baby born

in Bethlehem to peasant parents, a birth announced to shepherds by angels and to Magi by a star, somehow feels hopefully reassuring. It seems to bolster these yearnings and hopes, even for those who think the story never actually happened. It is common these days for folk to say that there is nothing uniquely true or compelling about Christian faith and beliefs. Also that there is truth in all religions, and there are many paths people can follow up the mountain to find God. How we celebrate Christmas suggests that maybe there actually is something uniquely true and compelling about the Christian faith and beliefs. The yearnings and hopes I describe above are at the heart of the Christmas story. The Christian faith is about the love of the God who created all things. This God loves all human beings, and each person, equally and tenderly. He longs to be a loving Father to each one of his children. This God wants His children to experience life and this world to be a place

that is safe, loving and good. A place where suffering and destruction do not have the last word, and mistakes can be forgiven and corrected. Where people are given a second chance and do better the second time around. Also, where good is stronger than evil, and love is more powerful than hate. This God wants His children to know that this life is not all there is. That there will be continuing, meaningful life and relationships with loved ones after the transition of death. Most of all, this God wants each human being to know that she/he is utterly loved and treasured by Him. He yearns for her/him to live in intimate relationship with Him. So determined to communicate this message to humankind this God sent His Son to be born and walk the earth in human form. This human form, Jesus, loves us, tells us about God, shows us what God is like, inviting us to come home to our Creator Father. Christmas is about the story of this great truth, where our deepest human

longings and hopes are met not by the intimidating shock and awe power of the awesome Creator God of the universe. But, by God, the Son being born as a vulnerable baby to ordinary parents living in a land under brutal military occupation. A baby who grew up to be a man of faith and peace, who showed all people that suffering and destruction do not have the last word. That mistakes can be forgiven and corrected, and good is stronger than evil. That love is more powerful than hate, eternal life is real, and most important of all - that God is love! It may sound hokey or unbelievable to us, but had you or I been the Creator of the universe how could we have communicated our love for humankind any more powerfully or effectively? May I encourage you this Christmas to ponder these things. Become aware of your deepest yearnings and hopes. Consider whether this isn’t exactly where God the Father meets you, to make Himself known and to invite you home where you belong.

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person in the parade but folks never know how he will arrive ... it is always a surprise,” said Grose. “Santa has been known to ride or drive in a large variety of machines over the years in Alma, from traditional sleigh to a horse and buggy, combine, high hoe, fire truck and farm wagon. “One year he was pulled by eight deers - John Deere tractors that is.”

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Minto hosting Fire and Ice family New Year’s Eve event in Palmerston By Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON The Town of Minto and local firefighters are hosting a family event to kick off celebrations for Canada’s 150th birthday on Dec. 31. The town and Minto Fire are partnering to host a family New Year’s Eve event called Fire and Ice, which will be held at the Palmerston arena from 5 to 8pm. “It’s going to be ... great family fun,” economic and

business manager Belinda Wick-Graham told council at the Dec. 6 meeting. In partnership with the Ontario Federation of Dog Sled Sports and organizers of the Guelph Dog Sled races, the event will feature dog sled demonstrations and an opportunity for attendees to take photos and ask questions of the dog owners. Families in attendance can enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores around the outdoor fire pits that will be set up

for the event, which will also feature a food booth, music in the arena auditorium and snow and ice painting. “Cool ice canvas is an activity you do with snow and ice, so hopefully we have some of that,” said WickGraham. Free skating and fireworks Characters from the movie Frozen will be on the grounds greeting visitors, she added, and a team of fire artists will perform.

There will be free skating sponsored by the Palmerston Firefighters Association and the event will conclude with fireworks at 8pm. “So there’s lots of time for adults to go out afterward, but it’s a fun event for the family and the kids,” said Wick Graham, noting admission will be by donation, thanks to the sponsorship of the Palmerston Blessings to You Centre and MSW Plastics. Wick-Graham said organizers would welcome

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OBITUARY LESLIE, Wilburn Irving, of Hollen passed away peacefully at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in his 84th year. Husband of the late Marlene Mayburry (1999). Dear father of Rodney Leslie of Edmonton, Elizabeth and Charlie Archibald of Cambridge, Donna and Steve Elliott of Hollen, Valerie Leslie of Mount Hope and Carol Driscoll-Leslie of Drayton. Cherished grandfather of Tracey Glass, Dennis and Jennifer Gibson, Jason Gibson, Charlie and Elizabeth Archibald, Christopher Gibson and Kari, Paula Currie and Leon , Patricia Currie, Kyle Patton and Micaela, Kelly Elliott, Cory and Sarah Elliott, Eric Binns and Jenelle and Ty Driscoll. Great grandfather of Kristina, Camron, Dylan, Nicholas, Dakota, Samantha, Zachary, Joshua, Gracie, Ethan, Charles, Sullivan, Dawson, Chloe, Madison, Brody, Mackenzie,

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IMPORTANT DATES Tuesday, December 20, 2016 6:00pm Mapleton Youth Action Council, Drayton Library Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:00am Special Meeting of Council – Budget Monday, December 26, 2016 Municipal Office Closed Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Council Meeting Cancelled, Municipal Office Closed

Local author tells personal Christmas story in latest Chicken Soup for the Soul entry DRAYTON - Local author Glynis Belec writes about a family Christmas tradition in her story, A Divine Creature, published in the just-released Chicken Soup for the Soul title – The Joy of Christmas. Twenty-four years ago, Belec didn’t realize when she first wrapped the delicate navy-blue ceramic swallow in tissue paper and gave it to her sister, that it would become a Christmas tradition. A Divine Creature, reflects on the anticipation and joy the tradition of the Christmas swallow brings year after year to her family, Belec says. The joy of giving and sharing runs throughout the 101 personal stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Christmas, officials say. Readers will read about communities coming together to make Christmas special for families going through a hard time, the kindness of strangers, “and some payit-forward stories that will

New book - Drayton author Glynis Belec displays copies of the justreleased Chicken Soup for the Soul – The Joy of Christmas, which contains her story A Divine Creature, at the Hometown Book Boutique at Drayton Foodmarket. Submitted photo make you tear up,” states a press release from the publishers. “You’ll be awed by stories of unexplainable Christmas miracles. And you’ll laugh too, when you read about holiday hijinks and the funny

things that kids say,” the release continues. Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Christmas is available in the Hometown Book Boutique at Drayton Foodmarket or by contacting Belec at 519-638-3215.

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