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Mapleton council objects to height of proposed shed at Alma residence by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here is objecting to a minor variance application for a residential property in Alma. The owner of the property at 41 Elora Street N. is seeking relief from the minimum rearyard setback, and maximum floor area and height restrictions, for the construction of an accessory shed on the property. Council agreed the variance was not minor in nature, primarily because of a substantial difference between the maximum allowable height for

such buildings (15 feet) and the proposed height of the building (25 feet). The proposed building, at 1,500 square feet, would also be 500 square feet larger than the maximum floor area and would be within three feet, rather than the required three metres, of the lot line. Council supported another minor variance application presented for comment at the Sept. 11 meeting. The owner of a property in the former Peel Township was requesting relief from minimum side yard setback for

a proposed barn with manure storage tank, for a property at 7544 on the Third Line. The proposal called for the structure to be within 135 metres of the lot line, rather than the required 138 metres. Mayor Bruce Whale noted the manure storage component of the proposal made the difference a larger issue. However councillor Mike Downey argued the difference was insignificant. “It’s going to stink at 138 metres too,” he pointed out.

Site plan agreements approved MOOREFIELD - Site plan agreements for two development projects in Moorefield were approved by Mapleton council at the Sept. 11 meeting. Council approved a site plan agreement with Christian Aid Ministries of Waterloo for development on the site of the former Rona Hardware building, at 16 Parkview Drive.

Christian Aid Ministries is planning to open a vegetable processing facility on the site, to help feed the poor in Third World countries. Among the site-specific requirements are installation of a water meter and a backflow device on the property at the owner’s expense and a condition that the main access to the

building will be via Parkview Drive. New warehouse A site plan agreement with Moorefield Tire Ltd. for development of a warehouse on property owned by the business was also approved at the meeting.

Building activity on rise in Mapleton

Ice time - Public skating sessions opened for the season at the PMD arena this past weekend. Among those testing out their blades Friday evening were: Brett Bowman, 3, left, and Kyler Bowman, 5.

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MAPLETON – Construction activity in Mapleton continues well ahead of last year’s pace. A report from chief building official David Kopp to township council at the Sept. 11 meeting shows permits for construction valued at $28,280,367 had been issued by the end of August. By this time last year, only $19,039,965 worth of permits had been issued.

Just over $3 million worth of building permits were issued in the month of August, compared to $668,000 in August, 2011. Farm building on rise The totals for August 2011 include three permits for single-family dwellings valued at a total of $801,000 and four permits for industrial construction valued at $294,000. Agricultural construction

represents the largest share of construction activity in Mapleton, with 11 permits for construction worth nearly $1.8 million issued in August and 83 permits for construction projects valued at $8.9 million issued so far in 2012. Building permit fees charged by the township in August totalled $28,938 and year to date the total is $257,856.

Hay East working to deliver hay to drought-stricken Ontario farms Wellington County included on list of identified disaster areas GUELPH - There is some hope emerging for farmers in the 19 identified drought disaster areas in Ontario, including Wellington County, thanks to a program launched earlier this month at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture roundtable at the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers’ meeting in Whitehorse. Hay East is a program with an Ontario contingent cochaired by Mennonite Disaster Service and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and involves many other agricultural organizations

across the country. The program has a mandate to work to sustain livestock through the winter by delivering much-needed hay from western Canada to eastern Canadian farmers. Hay East is a follow-up to the Hay West program that saw thousands of eastern Canadian farmers send forages to Western Canada in 2002 to help alleviate the effects of that region’s drought. Organizers say western Canadian farmers are anxious to reciprocate that good will. “We are grateful to the western Canadian farmers who

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farmers in need of forage must apply to the program for consideration. Farmers in need can email forage@ofa.on.ca to be contacted about the application process once the program is finalized, or visit www.ofa. on.ca for a link to the program website once it is available. “Most importantly, we want farmers in need to know organizations such as Mennonite Disaster Service and their fellow farmers are working to deliver as much relief as possible,” says Wales. “The Hay East mission is to help farmers sustain livestock through the

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FLORADALE 4 COMMUNITY 2 Both teams pressed hard for the opening goal but it did not come until early in the second period. Floradale earned the goal with a rush at the net started by Josh Brohman. Brohman sent a pass to Tim Freeman who blasted a shot on net and Dan Martin knifed in

the rebound for the goal. Community tied the game late in the second. Joe Clemmer worked the puck along the boards and sent a pass to Durrel Staken. Staken sent the puck across the ice to Tony Martin who snapped a shot into the open corner. Floradale regained the lead before the period ended. Good forechecking by Ryan Martin created a scramble at the net and Dan Martin snapped the puck into the near side corner. Community tied the game to start the third period. Gerald Martin sent Kevin Gingrich across the line with the puck. Gingrich blasted a slap shot on net, followed through and flicked the rebound behind the netminder. Floradale took the lead again with a late game powerplay. Leon Metzger started the play with a long pass to Dan Martin. Martin, in turn, sent Tim Freeman over the line. Freeman pulled the puck back and snapped a low wrist shot to the back of the net. Floradale added another goal with an offensive face-off. Ryan Martin won the face-off to give Josh Brohman a quick pass to Mike Martin. Martin took a shot to beat the netminder on the short side.

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Ready for takeoff - The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 822 Tutor Squadron is planning its first annual Model Builders Exhibition and Contest on Oct. 13. The show is a fundraiser for the Air Cadet squadron, which provides opportunities for local cadets like Fergus resident Sgt. Lori-Anne Little, shown taking a glider flight. submitted photo

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BRESLAU - The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 822 Tutor Squadron is planning its first annual Model Builders Exhibition and Contest. The event will take place Oct. 13 at the Colonel Ronald Gowing Youth Development Centre at the Waterloo Regional Airport on Fountain Road North in Breslau. The event, a fundraiser for the local cadet squadron, is

open to spectators and model builders of all ages and skill levels. There will be 60 different categories of models, including aircraft, armour, automotive, ships and figures. There will be a variety of vendors on the grounds during the show. Admission to the show is $5 for anyone 12 and over. Information on the show including a complete listing of categories is available at

Jester’s Fun Factor, 735 Tower Road in Fergus. Information is also available by calling Scott Gibbons at 519 634-8730. The Tutor Squadron includes several members from Wellington County, including Fergus residents Sgt. LoriAnne Little, Sgt. Mathieu Farrow; Sgt. Ryan Kuntz and Cpl. Brad Kuntz from Alma, as well as several cadets from the Drayton area.

MPP plans Agriculture week open houses PERTH-WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will host two open houses on Oct. 5, to celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week. Bert Johnson, former MPP for Perth, introduced and a bill, which was passed in 1998, to establish this week, recognizing the importance of agriculture to Ontario, its people and the province’s economy. Ontario Agriculture Week is celebrated each year during first week of October. “Agriculture means so much to us here in PerthWellington, to our economy

and our way of life,” said Pettapiece. “I want to invite all constituents, especially our farmers, producers and their families, to celebrate with us.” The agri-food industry contributes more than $33 billion to the Ontario economy and employs nearly 700,000 people. In Perth County, 20 per cent of all jobs are tied to agriculture. In Wellington County, agriculture represents in excess of $433 million in total gross farm receipts. Pettapiece is planning two open houses, one in Wellington County and one in Perth

County. The Wellington location will be the Arthur Public Library, 110 Charles Street, from 9:30am to 11:30am. The Perth open house will take place at the Mitchell Royal Canadian Legion (175 St. Andrew Street) from 2 to 4pm. Anyone planning to attend is asked to RSVP by email to randy.pettapiece@pc.ola.org or by calling 1-800-461-9701.

QUEEN’S PARK – Local citizens now have a little more time to submit comments concerning the Ministry of Transportation’s latest design proposals for Highway 7/8. In a letter to the Agriculture Business Community (ABC), Brenda Jamieson, project manager from AECOM (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations and Management) announced the submission date for comments will be extended from Sept. 28, to Oct. 31. “I’m pleased that our communities will have more time to study the ministry’s proposals and submit their feedback,” said Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. “Fall is a busy time of year for our farmers, and we need to make sure

Money available for well, septic projects CAMBRIDGE - Time is running out for landowners to take advantage of a program that provides grants for projects that protect the sources of municipal drinking water. Money is available to the end of the year under the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Early Response Program for a variety of projects including: - Upgrading private wells or decommissioning unused wells – 80 per cent to a maximum of $4,000; and - Septic system maintenance or replacement – 80 per cent of the cost up to $7,000 for a conventional system or

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their views are heard.” He continued: “I want to congratulate the leadership and membership of ABC for speaking up; they’ve been very effective advocates for the people in our area who this project could affect.” ABC had submitted an Aug. 13 letter to Jamieson and Charles Organ from the Ministry of Transportation to request the extension to allow more time to conduct research and consult its membership. Pettapiece followed up with a letter to provincial transportation minister Bob Chiarelli, endorsing ABC’s request. Pettapiece also highlighted ABC’s additional request for further information from project officials regarding each of the ministry’s design al-

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2012-14 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2000-84, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Mapleton Township Municipal Offices - Council Chambers 7275 Sideroad 16 at 7:00 p.m THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as Part of Lot 9, Concession 4 (former Township of Peel), with a civic address of 6636 Wellington Road 12. The property is approximately 58 ha. (143.5 ac.) in size. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to restrict any future residential development on the agricultural portion of the property, recognize the undersized lot and to regulate the housing of livestock in the existing accessory structures if necessary. This rezoning is a condition of severance application B10/12, that has been granted provisional consent by the Wellington County Land Division Committee. The consent will sever the existing dwelling (0.7 acres) from

the remainder of the agricultural parcel (142.8 acres). The property is currently zoned Agricultural. MAKING AN ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions on the proposed zoning by-law amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).

No time for games The Conservative federal government is soon expected to tackle long-overdue reform of the parliamentary pension plan. For that, they deserve to be commended. It’s hard to imagine many Canadian not being outraged when reviewing the details of the current MP pension plan MPs can now collect their pension at age 55 if they serve at least six years. They now receive pensions of up to 75 per cent of their MP salary. Numbers released last June by the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation indicate the taxpayer watchdog believes the public contributes more than $24 for every $1 MPs contribute. Compare that to most private-sector pension plans, which if they contain any employer contribution, it’s usually, at best, a 50/50 split. Consider also that the Harper government’s last budget, sets out a new eligibility rule for Old Age Security (OAS). The government plans to gradually raise the age of eligibility for OAS, to 67 from 65, starting in 2023. While it’s a positive sign the government is prepared to chip some of the gold plating off their own pensions, how far they go remains to be seen. If they approach the job with any sense of fairness, the eligibility age for collecting pensions should shoot right up to 65 and then to 67 on the same pace as the OAS reforms. There has also been talk of increasing the MPs share of the contributions, and this too needs to be much more than a token. Finally, the government should avoid turning the whole exercise into a political game. They have already stated they intend to include the pension reforms in a larger omnibus bill, which will no doubt contain other measures the opposition parties would rather oppose. Because of their majority, the Conservatives will be able to pass whatever reforms they decide on. However, we should remember to ignore their voices when the next election rolls around and they try to point out that opposition parties “voted against” reforming their own pensions. Patrick Raftis

Letter to the Editor Blood donors touch lives To the Editor: I would like to thank the dedicated Drayton donors who attended the recent blood donor clinic on Sept. 17. Thanks to your generosity, Canadian Blood Services collected 70 units of blood. Considering that one unit has the power help or save up to three lives, your gift of blood has potentially helped over 210 patients in need at our area hospitals. The need for blood is ongoing, it is important to have such strong donor and community support. Nationally, one of every two Canadians is eligible to donate, but only one out of 60 makes an appointment to give. There is a particular need for new donors and people who have not donated in the past year. I am very happy to say we saw several new donors at our clinic in Drayton this past Monday and hope to see this number grow

Many thanks to the strong community support extended to Canadian Blood Services by the Drayton Community. Thanks to the many businesses that help advertise the clinics, Community Christian School for giving the clinic a home and the many volunteers who help make the clinics a success. We will return to Drayton on Nov. 12 at the Community Christian School, 35 High St. from 1:30 to 7:30pm Please consider sharing your vitality by donating blood and helping others in need. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) or visit blood.ca for clinic locations, eligibility information or to book an appointment to donate. Once again, a big thank you from all of us at Canadian Blood Services! Lisa Ruck Community Development Coordinator Canadian Blood Services

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Local Author Recently I had the privilege of reading Father on the Farm, a first-hand tale of life on a Mapleton farm around 1920, written by Kenneth C. Craigg. The book is a humorous, fictional tale based on the everyday happenings that occurred on the farm. It is illustrated throughout with line drawings appropriate to the tales. Curiously, the character portrayed in the drawings bears a remarkable resemblance to one Kenneth C. Craigg, complete with glasses. Perhaps the illustrator, who was a friend, was having his own bit of fun. There is the story of the

ram that ruled the barn yard and butted anything moving through his domain. The ram caught “Father” carrying a full pail of milk in each hand. Unable to fend off the attack, he ended up in the manure pile covered in spilled milk. “Father” never argued with his wife or particularly showed his anger at a situation; he just retired to the barn, groomed his horses and harangued them about the “danged blame things” that were happening on the farm. This book gives one many a chuckle as the author gently spoofs farm life. It is too bad the book is not available through our county library sys-

tem for others to share the fun. Kenneth Craigg grew up around Drayton, where he spent a great deal of time with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grigg on their farm in Peel Township. Kenneth’s mother had died shortly after his birth in 1904. He attended Drayton High School where he was editor of the school paper. He often wrote school news for the Drayton Advocate. Mr. Craigg, from an early age, wanted to be a newspaperman, and he wanted a job with The Globe, the paper that became The Globe and Mail. It appears The Advocate Editor, B. J. Garbutt, recognized a

budding reporter, for it was he who assisted Kenneth in obtaining his first job as a cub reporter on an Oakville weekly paper. By 1926, he did get a job as a reporter for The Globe where he stayed until 1930 when he went to the Evening Telegram and became their reporter covering Queen’s Park He returned to The Globe and Mail in 1938, and continued to cover Queen’s Park. In 1943 he became the resident correspondent for The Globe and Mail, in Ottawa,

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This month marks 13 years for the Drayton Youth Centre. Established in September, 1999, the centre has been providing a place for the youth of the community to interact in a safe, supervised environment. The centre was established in response to a lack of youthoriented activities in Drayton and to offer then an option to hanging out on street corners. Supported mostly by area churches, the centre’s faithbased foundation is rooted in acceptance, understanding and compassion. A variety of activities are offered that provide youth with opportunities for physical activity, relationship development with peers and access to positive adult role models. It is open to all youth in the Drayton area on three evenings per week all year round with a dedicated group of about 30 volunteer supervisors who work in pairs on their selected evening. The centre is an important focus for many of local youth, aged eight to 18, and a valuable asset to the community. Some youth describe the centre as their “second home.” Many people have con-

tributed to making the centre so successful over these past 13 years and the board thanks all who have invested time, talents, money, and prayers towards it. To ensure the ongoing availability of the centre to the young people of Drayton, the financial support of the community is essential. Community members are encouraged to consider making a contribution, so that youth continue to have access to a safe space where they can engage in positive activities and develop healthy relationships. Contact one of the board members as listed on our website at http://www.draytonyouthcentre.ca/ or Calvin Martin (Chairman) 638-2323 and let them know how you can help. The centre also has openings on the board of directors. Experience in event planning is an asset. A wise person once said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” “Let’s all help to keep the Drayton Youth Centre at the centre of our village for our kids.”

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February 1948 and died at the age of 43. Mr. Craigg was described by colleagues as a man with a sharp wit, disguised under a seemingly grouchy and disillusioned manner, well able to tell stories in a drawling hesitant manner that put a touch of fun into them. One wonders what tales we might have had about the Ontario and Ottawa political scenes had Kenneth Craigg lived to write his memoirs.

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covering the political activity of the capital. Mr. Craigg was married to the former Margaret Reycraft and they had two children, Brian and Catherine. His aunt, Mrs. Hannah Grigg, lived with the family in Ottawa. He had a stroke in 1947. While recuperating he wrote of his recollections of life on his uncle’s farm. These articles were the basis of Father on the Farm. Unfortunately Mr. Craigg suffered a seizure while in the press gallery lounge in

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from penalties collected from companies that spill contaminants or otherwise fail to comply with environmental requirements. These projects will support the goals of Ontario’s proposed Great Lakes Protection Act, designed to empower communities to take an important role in protecting the lakes. Application information is availalbe at www.ene.gov. on.ca/environment.

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

Laugh and God laughs with you Whoever said there is nothing funny about religion can’t be a church-goer. Anyone who does attend church and gets to know others, quickly learns that laughter and joy are in abundance wherever people of faith are gathered. We’ve all read those signs outside churches or those bulletin bloopers that help us poke fun at ourselves. You know, the ones that make us giggle such as: • “Applications are now being accepted for two-yearold nursery workers.” • “The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, ‘Break Forth Into Joy.” • “Don’t let worry kill you off - let the church help.” • “Miss Charlene Mason sang ‘I Will Not Pass This Way Again,’ giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.’” And so, despite opinions to the contrary from people who just don’t get the joy we receive from our various and diverse faiths, we are a funfilled community. As it says in Psalm 139, we are wonderfully

made. And a large part of the way we are made is to rejoice. Psalm 126:2 says: “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” Where does our joy come from? It often comes from the security of feeling that we are not alone. It comes from the assurance that we might be going through a bad time now, but we are promised that exultation is waiting for us on the other side of our troubles. And because of that Holy covenant we have with a loving Creator, we are free to throw our worries to the wind and turn all that anxious energy into being open to the funny side of life. Usually, more than funny, things can be bizarre and strange. It is a gift to not be blind to the joys of life. We live in a complicated and scary world today. That’s one way of looking at life. It’s easy to think in that way as we watch tragedy in real time on CNN or CBC or other major networks. There’s not too much amusing in the world today. It can really get us down. Yet, as an anonymous source once said: “An optimist laughs to forget; while a pessimist forgets to

laugh.” Anne Bryan Smollin is an author who wrote a book called Live, Laugh and Be Blessed, (Sorin Books, Indiana, 2006). In it, she writes: “It’s not hard to find the joy in life and grasp the beauty of the moment. It’s a choice we can make. And then we find ourselves lighter, more in touch, more aware, and more eager to share life with others.” The thing about humour, is that it helps us appreciate the life that we are blessed with. If we can find some humour

(if not amusing, then even something ludicrous) in our troubles, then it holds off the anxiety and worry. Amazingly enough, in today’s world, there are still some questions that can’t be answered by Google. For example: why and how is it that human beings have been made to laugh? What is this thing that makes us bare our teeth, throw back our heads and let out giggles and guffaws? Do you ever notice that laughter is so much better when you are with others? It’s definitely

meant to bond us together in joy and exultation and caring community! St. Irenaeus said that the glory of God is a person fully alive. I read once that in the New Testament, there are 287 references to such terms as joy, rejoicing, laughter, and gladness. And so, it appears to me that there is nothing wrong with enjoying this life we have been gifted with. Every Wednesday night, if I am working in my church office, I hear the church choir practicing above me in the

sanctuary and the gales of laughter fill my heart with joy And yet, I know that these same people who are raising my spirits are dealing with grief, with illness, and with anxieties of all kinds. They are living life just as we all do with its ups and downs. And they remind me to “Smile! It kills time between disasters.” We are a happy bunch - we who have faith in the loving power of the Lord. We are happy and hopeful. Our God rejoices in all things and calls us to rejoice as well.

Top notch standings - The Drayton Moorefield (D/M) Giants Baseball teams finished well in their divisions and many placed at the year-end Intercounty Softball Association tournament. The Mixed Mites captured the B division championship, Squirt Girls also topped the B division, PeeWee Girls Moorefield finished 2nd, PeeWee Girls Drayton finished 3rd and Bantam Girls finished 3rd. This was the best overall standing for the D/M Giants in a number of years. The ball club held a year-end awards evening last month in Moorefield. RIGHT: Volunteer of the Year Denise Koepke, left, receives the award from Barb Driscoll submitted photo

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CARD OF THANKS THE HESSELINK FAMILY would like to express our sincere thanks to all our friends, neighbours and relatives for their prayers, love and support since Henry’s passing. Your cards, visits, floral tributes, memorial donations and food brought to our homes have meant so much to all of us. They were a reminder to us of God’s love and how that is shown through the prayers and support of others. We are also so appreciative for the exceptional and compassionate care which was given by the staff at the Royal Terrace for the past nine months, as well as Dr. Donald for many years. A special thank you to Pastor Kramer for conducting the service and to the Drayton Reformed Church who prepared the luncheon. Finally, thank you to the Heritage Funeral Home in Drayton for all their attentive care and guidance. With gratefulness, Dinie Hesselink and families

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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Sets the Stage for a Deviously Clever Thriller

Angels - A-Division Champs

ST. JACOBS – This fall, a chilling tale of love, betrayal, and suspense, Anthony Shaffer’s Sleuth, will hit the stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse for three weeks only, from Oct. 3 through Oct. 21. A top-class thriller with breathtakingly audacious and fiendishly cunning plot twists and turns, Sleuth is in one of the cleverest thrillers ever imagined. Set against the backdrop of a classic English manor, two rivals play out deadly mind games in a tangled web of intrigue as Andrew Wyke, an immensely successful mystery writer, calculates revenge against his wife’s younger lover, Milo Tindle. An intriguing game of cat and mouse ensues, with deathly repercussions. “The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is an ideal venue to showcase this gripping production,� says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “It’s extremely intimate so audiences will be immediately drawn in to the story unfolding on stage.� Veteran Canadian actor Victor A. Young takes on the role of distinguished Andrew Wyke. This summer, Young delighted local theatregoers as Dr. Chumley in the gentle comedy, Harvey. Young returns

Matadors - A-Division Runners Up

Pink Ladies - B-Division champs

to the Playhouse in November to portray the iconic Oliver Warbucks in Annie. James Kall is the wily Milo Tindle. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse audiences will recognize Kall as the non-conforming eighth juror in Twelve Angry Men. Kall also directed the matrimonial comedy Perfect Wedding earlier this season at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Sleuth is directed by Marti Maraden. A theatre veteran with an impressive list of credits, Maraden worked with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival for nearly three decades where she rose from an actor to director and was eventually appointed as one of three co-artistic directors for the Festival. The former artistic director of the National Arts Centre English Theatre in Ottawa, Maraden has worked with many theatre companies across the country, including the Shaw Festival, Canadian Stage, Theatre New Brunswick, Manitoba Theatre Centre and Montreal’s Saidye Bronfman Centre. Sleuth was an instant hit when it made its West End debut in February 1970. Moving to Broadway the following November, it won equal praise in the United Sates, and has been dubbed one of the best stage thrillers of all time. Awarded with Best Play

honors at the 1971 Tony Awards, Sleuth was adapted to become a major motion picture starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine in 1972. Another film adaptation was released in 2007 with a screenplay by Harold Pinter. The 2007 film was directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Michael Caine and Jude Law as Milo Tindle, originally played by Caine in the 1972 version. “After a terrific summer season with large-scale musicals and outrageous comedies, this suspenseful story will be a wonderful change of pace for theatregoers,� says Mustakas. “The buzz is already building and tickets are being snapped up for this nail-biting thriller.� Sleuth is sponsored by Anytime Fitness and Commercial Print Craft. Media Sponsors are 570 News and The Wellington Advertiser. Design Sponsor is TD Waterhouse: The Brian Vickers Investment Group. Sleuth plays eight shows a week, Oct. 3 through October 21. Tickets can be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Box Office, or by calling (519) 747-7788 or toll free 1-855-drayton (372-9866).

Youth focus at farm safety day

WOW - B-Division Runners up

Mapleton Ladies Slo-Pitch Final Standings After playing every team once, in either the A-Division or B-Division in a round robin tournament, the top two teams went on to the finals. The fight for the championship was a tough one as there were threeway ties in both divisions. The

Angels beat out the Matadors in the A-Division and the Pink Ladies won against the WOW in the B-Division. There was excellent weather for all three days of our tournament and organizers thank the Kinsmen for supplying a bbq and the

beer gardens, and also the fans who came out to cheer on the teams at the tournament and throughout the year. “It’s so nice to see that baseball is still strong in the Moorefield area, organizers note.

Final Standings for 2012

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The Wellington County Farm and Home  Safety Association will host Kid’s Safety Day on Sept. 29. The event will run from 10am to 3pm at Deboer’s Farm Equipment Ltd. 0519 Wellington Rd. 7, Elora, “With the Kids Farm and Home Safety Day we are focusing on creating safety awareness with school age children,� said Walter Grose, Wellington Farm Safety board member. “ There is no cost to the student.� Local business are sponsoring the event and volunteering their time, equipment and facilities. Complementary lunch will be served and each student attending will receive a goodie bag after completion of the farm safety day. Children will be divided into small groups and tour each of the  various stations throughout the day. “There will be demonstrations set up by the fire department, and OPP,� said Grose. “The fire house will be present and students can tour the fire safety house and learn about the importance of a planned escape route. The Centre Wellington Fire Department will be bringing their fire house and students will have an opportunity to walk through a mock fire and smoke filled house. The fire department will demonstrate how to properly use a fire extinguishers.  “The Ontario Provincial Police will talk about bicycle safety, and review safe handling of ATV and snowmobiles,� said Grose. “Farm Safety is often asked what age should children drive tractors on the road - the OPP will discuss that as well. “  Ambulance personnel will be demonstrating first aid, including how to apply bandages, how to call an ambulance, and what information students need to give to get assistance. The local farm machinery dealership will be discussing PTO Safety. “If we can protect children from serious injury or death by taking the time to

Sign exchanbge - Students attending the Wellington County Farm Safety day are encouraged to bring their old slow moving vehicle signs to exchange for a free one. Volunteer Walter Grose says Wellington County Farm Safety has brought in boxes of new slow moving vehicle signs for the swap. Wellington Farm and Home Safety is hosting a farm and home safety day for children age six to 13 on Sept. 29 at Deboer Farm Equipment in Salem. submitted photo

demonstrate the dangers of a PTO shaft or blade and maybe save them from any dangerous encounter - it is time well spent,� said Grose “We’re trying to protect our farmers of the future.� “We have been involved with school visits over the past several years,� added Grose. “Helen Broadfoot has been doing school visits for Farm Safety for over 25 years. She has spoken to over 1,000 students  through out the county, discussing general farm safety.  “People wonder why we spend so much time in the schools, but what we prevent is unknown statistic,� said Grose. “We only hear about the accidents that happened, but we don’t hear about the accidents we have prevented by talking to students. I have been exposed to farm accidents, they happen in just a matter of seconds. They served as a wake up call

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and I know how important it is to get the message out to others, especially young children. “Farm children  live  where their family works,  and often times they don’t see or are not aware of the many hazards of their daily surroundings,� said Grose. “ We want to try and make children aware of the dangers and hazards  found on the farm. Often times children will pay more attention if someone other than their parents reminds them of the dangers. Farm families live where they work, we want them to be safe� added Grose .  “Children will go home and tell their parents what they have learned so hopefully the whole family benefits from the day� added Grose “There are  far too many kids being hurt if hosting a day such as this can prevent an accident it is time well spent. �

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