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Friday, December 14, 2012
Variety, opportunity continue to draw physicians to Mapleton community
“Elvis� shakes it up in Drayton - Crowds packed the streets of Drayton to share in the Christmas spirit at this year’s 23rd annual Drayton Santa Claus Parade. LEFT: Elvis (a.k.a. Derek Moore of the Drayton School of Music) and his family delighted parade watchers with classic renditions of Christmas carols, including, of course, Blue Christmas. RIGHT: Sisters Alisha, Kelly and Natasha Huberts anxiously awaited their chance to visit Ol’ St Nick at the Drayton Fire Hall after the parade. photos by Wilma Mol
Skater girls - Members of the Drayton Figure Skating Club bundled up to take a trip up Moorefield’s main street during the Santa Claus parade. photo by Kelly Waterhouse More Drayton and Moorefield parade coverage on pages 3, 5, 6 to 9.
by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – When Dr. Chris Donald arrived to practice medicine here in 1973, his original plan was “to stay for a year or two.� Today, the New Zealandborn physician is planning for retirement next September, exactly 40 years to the month after setting up shop at the busy rural medical clinic. After completing his “registration� (equivalent of residency) in New Zealand in 1970, Donald came to Canada, where he was attracted to Drayton by the opportunity “to use all my skills and all aspects of my training,� that comes with working in a rural practice. For a physician seeking a varied experience, Donald had certainly come to the right place. The medical practice today known as the Mapleton Health Centre serves a wide rural area, with patients coming from across the Mapleton and Minto areas. At one point, says Donald, about 7,500 patients were registered with the clinic, served at the time by three physicians, a situation that resulted in a feature article in the Toronto Star on the challenges faced by rural Ontario physicians in an emerging doctor shortage in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Today, after years of vigorous recruiting, the Mapleton Health Centre boasts five physicians, as well as a nurse practitioner. While a larger roster of doctors helps share the load, there are still 2,300 patients who consider Donald their family physician. Advancements in technology have brought the biggest changes to the practice of medicine over the past four decades, says Donald. Ultra-sound technology was in its infancy when he began, he recalls, adding, “We didn’t have CT scanners,
Changing times - Dr. Hao Sun, left, recently joined the medical staff at the Mapleton Health Centre, while Dr. Chris Donald is planning to retire this year after more than 40 years in medicine. photo by Patrick Raftis
and certainly no MRIs.� He also says advances in medical and surgical techniques have allowed medicine to become far less hospitalcentred than it once was. “It’s mostly day surgery now,� notes Donald. “It used to be if you had your gallbladder out you were in the hospital for a week,� he adds. “There was no intervention,� Donald continues, pointing out that, today, someone suffering a heart attack is quickly transferred to the regional cardiac centre at St. Mary’s hospital in Kitchener, where, after specialized treatment, “they might be home the next day.� “Ride my bike,� is Donald’s reply when asked about his retirement plans. He also indicated he plans to stay involved in medicine in some capacity. “I’ll keep my license up for a while and see what happens,� he states.
New physician in town As the veteran doctor prepares to ease out of the local practice, another new physicians joined the health team earlier this year. Dr. Hao Sun began working out of the Mapleton Health Centre in July. A graduate of the University of Ottawa, she recently completed her residency in Hamilton. The Toronto native’s reasons for choosing to practice rural medicine in the Minto-Mapleton area largely echo those that factored into Donald’s decision four decades ago. “I actually did a rotation here last year and really enjoyed the work. I think you get to do a lot more learning and use a lot of different skills. That’s something you don’t always get to do as a much as a family doctor in a larger centre. Here, it’s a fuller scope of care.�
Santa’s travel plans include final area parade stop in Alma on Dec. 23 ALMA - Santa will be in Alma on Dec. 23 at 2pm. “He likes to visit the little village as close to Christmas as possible so that he can confirm the children’s requests,� said volunteer Sharon Grose. “He wants to see the streets of Alma lined with people.� The Optimists have boasted for years that Alma has the only Santa Claus parade that is as long as the town. By the time the lead floats return to the starting point, Santa is usually just pulling out of the school laneway to join the
parade route along the main street of Alma. “Just how Santa will cruise through town this year is top secret,� noted Grose. “He likes to surprise all the good little boys and girls. Alma’s is one of the last parades on Santa’s lists for December. Unlike the big cities where they start their parades in mid-November, Alma Optimists like to wait until almost Christmas to invite the jolly old elf to town.� What can you expect to find in a country Santa parade besides Santa Claus? Last
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year’s parade featured brightly decorated tractors and farm implements in the traditional Christmas colours of green and red, as well as a few others. The volunteer fire department trucks and township snow plows were decorated, Christmas music was in the air and the local church groups sang carols on their floats. There were palomino ponies prancing down main street and a troupe of unicyclists riding along the streets. Most of the local businesses put together floats, along with
Alma Public School. Santa always arrives at the end of the parade. “Santa has been known to ride or drive in a large variety of machines over the years,� said Grose. “From a traditional cutter or sleigh to a horse and buggy, a combine, a high hoeand, of course, a farm wagon pulled by eight deer - John Deere tractors. “No one knows until the parade begins what Santa will be in - it is always a surprise.� Parade-goers can enjoy the parade from their car or by
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standing along the main street. The theme of this year’s parade is “Peace on Earth.� Following the parade the Alma United Church’s Celtic Christmas Kanata will take place at 3pm. Santa will also be attending the Alma Optimists Breakfast at the Alma Community Hall on Dec. 23 from 8:00am11:00am. The Alma Optimists will be hosting their annual Christmas holiday swim meet from the Alma Presbyterian Church on Jan. 2 at 1:30pm. Cost is $1
per person, the balance is paid by the Alma Optimist Club. The Optimists organize a bus to take students to the sports complex in Fergus for the afternoon, providing an outing for kids during the Christmas break. On Jan. 5, teams can register for the Alma Plunger Plop at 1pm at the Alma Community Hall. The cost is $40 per team of four. The Alma Plunger Plop takes places at the “Alma Dome� in February. All teams must register in advance.
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Missionary holds on for win MISSIONARY 2 LISTOWEL 0 There were no goals in the first period despite the Listowel goaltender, Charlie Wagler facing a penalty shot. However, early in the second Missionary lit up the score board. A scramble at net ended with Brandon Murray snapping the puck past a busy Wagler, assisted by Matt Duff. Missionary scored a powerplay goal late in the third period to put the game away. A slap shot from the point by Brandon Bults sent the puck to the back of the net. Assisted by Dave Scholten and Paul Vandenberg. Missionary out shot Listowel 33 to 14. Grant Brubacher perfectly defended his crease for the shut out. FLORADALE 7 BETHEL 1 Floradale out shot Bethel, 38 to 14, scoring one in the first, three in the second and another three in the third. Mike Martin and Josh Brohman led the charge, each scoring two goals, followed by single goals from Ryan Weber, Willis Martin, and Nick Martin. Ryan Martin set up three goals for the assists, and Javon Martin assisted on two. Single assists were earned by Leon Metzger,
Tim Freeman, and Dan Martin. The Bethel goal came midway through the third period. Tim Bauman slipped a shot underneath the pads of the netminder. DRAYTON 8 COMMUNITY 1 The game felt a lot closer than the final score indicated. Both teams skated hard but a three goal blitz in the second period, in just over a minute of play, quickly put the game out of reach for Community. At the end of the first Community was down 2-1. But the four unanswered goals in the second quickly gave Drayton a commanding lead. Drayton added two more goals in the third to complete the win. Eric Dekkers led the team with one goal, four assists followed by Rob DeWeerd with two goals, two assists. Pat Landman and Mark Timmerman each scored a pair of goals. Robyn Curry scored a goal, assisted on another. Jerry Robous and Dave Mulder each collected a pair of assists. Single assists were earned by Scott VanOostveen, Mike DeWeerd and Brandon Rumph. The Community goal came late in the first period with Cal Martin on a rebound shot.
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Skateboad park worth looking into An article in last week’s issue of the Community News detailed the efforts of local resident Jo-Anne Brown to form a committee to examine the idea of creating a skateboard park in this community. Brown would like to see to it that area youth have a proper and safe skateboard park to replace makeshift facilities that are currently in use. She indicates the committee would need to establish a budget to present to Mapleton council, gather resources and input from the community and determine a proper location for a facility. The committee’s work, she says, would also involve fundraising initiatives to cover the costs. Kudos to Brown, for going about the initiative in the right way. Municipal councils are often inundated with requests for services or facilities from individuals who often do no more than send a letter to council, or mention their idea to a councillor. Councils have the opportunity to be much more receptive when presented with a well-thought-out proposal that is the result of research and group effort, particularly if a viable financial plan is part of the equation. Creating facilities like skateboard parks must be carefully thought out as they come with inherent risks, but a proper park, created under the municipality’s umbrella may end up being less risky than simply allowing ramps to be set up at random on local streets. Other communities in Wellington County have had varying degrees of success in providing local youth with an appropriate place for this popular activity and there are probably useful lessons to be learned by looking into experiences elsewhere in the region. Wellington OPP could no doubt provide some helpful information on where to locate a park to avoid the vandalism and noise concerns that often accompany them. Whatever the result, we’re behind Brown all the way in her efforts to approach the issue from the proper direction. Patrick Raftis
Letter to the Editor Mapleton does it again! Dear Editor: Thanks to great community participation, Mapleton has done it again. What great parades. Dogs - some with flashing lights, and horses – one even with red and green socks, trucks full of kids, floats and other vehicles showing what great things we have in our area and there was “Elvis” and fam-
ily singing Christmas songs all through town - even after the parade finished. Drayton light posts looked beautiful with the lights on in the greenery and big gold bows. Thank you Dobbens for your thoughtfulness. I wish everyone a blessed Christmas and all the best in the New Year. Barb Waite Drayton
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Township of Maple ton Council and Staff would like to wish eve ryone a safe and happy Holiday Season and a Very Merry Christmas to all. COUNCIL DATES Monday, December 24, 2012 Office closes at 12:00 noon December 25 and December 26 Office closed December 27 and December 28 Regular Office Hours 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Office closed Tuesday, January 08, 2013 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, January 22, 2013 1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council
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Ready to roll - Santa and his reindeer had plenty of company on this float at the annual Moorefield Santa Claus Parade. The event, hosted by the Moorefield Optimist Club was held Dec. 8. photo by Kelly Waterhouse
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Waiting for Santa - Paradegoers lined the street in Drayton enjoying the parade as they waited for Santa Claus to arrive at the Dec. 7 evening event. The 23rd annual Drayton Santa Claus Parade was hosted by the Mapleton Fire Department. photo by Wilma Mol
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The gift of love The gift of peace The gift of happiness
we hope the light of the season shines on you and your family throughout the coming year. wishing you a blessed christmas filled with his joy and peace.
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WELLLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur and Area Community Choir is preparing for the group’s annual cantata event. There are about 40 voices as well as 14 churches of various denominations represented in the choir. This year’s show, the choir’s 17th annual will feature an original cantata entitled In Bethlehem, written, arranged and directed by Derek Moore of Drayton. There is no admission fee, but there will be an opportunity for a free-will donation. Event revenue is equally divided between Arthur and Mt. Forest food banks. Performances will be Dec. 16 at 2:30pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt.Forest, located at 230 Queen St. East; and Dec. 17 at 7:30pm at St. John’s Catholic Church, 131, Georgina Street, in Arthur.
May we take this time to send you all our brightest greetings for the Christmas season, and our sincere thanks for your kind support.
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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, December 14, 2012
Santa rides again in Moorefield
Community choir set for cantata Dec. 16 - 17
Ready to roll - Santa and his reindeer had plenty of company on this float at the annual Moorefield Santa Claus Parade. The event, hosted by the Moorefield Optimist Club was held Dec. 8. photo by Kelly Waterhouse
Merry Christmas
to all our customers and friends We wish everyone a safe drive throughout the holiday season and in the New Year.
Thank you for another fantastic
year in Drayton!
From the Staff at the Drayton Office of the Fergus-Elora
Driving School
Waiting for Santa - Paradegoers lined the street in Drayton enjoying the parade as they waited for Santa Claus to arrive at the Dec. 7 evening event. The 23rd annual Drayton Santa Claus Parade was hosted by the Mapleton Fire Department. photo by Wilma Mol
ejoice
The gift of love The gift of peace The gift of happiness
we hope the light of the season shines on you and your family throughout the coming year. wishing you a blessed christmas filled with his joy and peace.
may peace fill your home, may joy fill
may peace your your heartfilland mayhome, God’smay lovejoy andfill your heart and may God’s love and blessings fill your life now and forever. blessings fill your life now and forever.
From your friends at
Clean Field Services Inc. 7668 Eighth Line, Drayton 519-638-3457
Good Old-fashioned Christmas Wishes
We hope you and your loved ones celebrate a warm and happy holiday together. May health and good fortune follow you throughout the new year. Thanks for placing your trust in us. We look forward to a bright future together.
Wishing you the peace and harmony of the season.
BR WN INS U RAN C E Palmerston 195 Main Street 519-343-2420 Moorefield 34 McGivern Street 519-638-3039
Your Farm & Rural Insurance Specialist
WELLLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur and Area Community Choir is preparing for the group’s annual cantata event. There are about 40 voices as well as 14 churches of various denominations represented in the choir. This year’s show, the choir’s 17th annual will feature an original cantata entitled In Bethlehem, written, arranged and directed by Derek Moore of Drayton. There is no admission fee, but there will be an opportunity for a free-will donation. Event revenue is equally divided between Arthur and Mt. Forest food banks. Performances will be Dec. 16 at 2:30pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt.Forest, located at 230 Queen St. East; and Dec. 17 at 7:30pm at St. John’s Catholic Church, 131, Georgina Street, in Arthur.
May we take this time to send you all our brightest greetings for the Christmas season, and our sincere thanks for your kind support.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from...
y r r e M s a m t s Chri to all
A blessed Christmas and a
May all these be yours at Christmas Ab, Jason & Cathy
May the warmth of friends and family Fill your home this Christmas season
The True Light May the light of the holiday fill your home and give you and your loved ones peace throughout the coming year.
Merry Christmas & God’s Blessing in the New Year
JEFF DUIMERING
CARPENTRY
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C arols and laughter spread throughout the land during this joyous time of the year. wish for a happy COur arols andis laughter holiday season for you
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spread throughout the and your family. land during this joyous time ofDrayton the year. and From
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At this time we wish to extend our best wishes for a joyous Christmas Season and our heart-felt thank you for your patronage.
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“Thanking our Customers for their faithful patronage” Ed, Nancy And Staff
Our wishShannon, is for a Brenda, happy Linda, Pam & Sarah holiday season for you and yourinfamily. Come and see us:
Hope your Christmas is filled with warm thoughts and glad tidings. May those you love join you in celebrating this special time.
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, December 14 2012
Mapleton Musings
Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Christmas advertising and shopping While carrying yet another heavy box of newspapers and advertising flyers to the curb for recycling, I reflected on simpler times when the weekly newspapers carried the ads of the local merchants and businesses, and Eaton’s and Simpson’s catalogues were the only advertising we received in the mail. A chance reading of a Dec. 11, 1919 issue of the Advocate showed that the merchants in Moorefield and Drayton were well prepared to supply Christmas needs of the whole family. While the merchants of the other small communities in Mapleton did not advertise in that particular paper, no doubt they were quite able to meet the Christmas wishes of their customers as well. There were special shipments of fresh raisins, currants, figs, dates, candied peel, lemons, oranges, and spices for christmas baking. The stores also had an assortment of candies and nuts for holiday treats. The Drayton Restaurant made christmas candy and bon bons and also recommended a box of cigars for the man of the family.
The ads suggested that suitable gifts of clothing for the ladies would be a dress or blouse of silk, a fancy lace collar, silk or cashmere hose, or embroidered linen handkerchiefs. Clocks, watches, hand painted china and cut glass, beads, ear rings and fancy hat pins were also on hand for gifts. For the men, ties, some in French or Italian silks, silk or wool socks, wool sweaters, or gloves. For children sweaters, gloves, mitts, caps, slippers and scarfs were the clothing items suggested. Toys were not forgotten. All the general merchants carried toys from dolls and books to sleighs, wagons, rocking horses, and kiddie cars. George Rahn, a general merchant in Moorefield, even had a Santa Claus Post office in his store where children could mail their letter to Santa. New army blankets and sweaters were advertised at quite low prices. These would have been surplus after the Great War ended in 1918. O. B. Henry invited everyone to come to his store to hear the Brunswick Phonograph play next Saturday evening from 8:30 to 9:30pm. That timing would attract the farm folk who usually did their weekly
shopping on Saturday night. Things had not changed much by the early 1940s when my siblings and I would make a tour of the stores in Drayton in early December so we could remind our parents that those toys we thought Santa would be able to bring were readily available right close to home. Of course we had already scanned the toy sections of those catalogues from Toronto and dreamed of getting some of the things shown there. However Toronto was a long way from home, and we weren’t sure if the toys pictured in the catalogues were in sufficient numbers for each boy or girl wanting one. Possibly some subtle parental chats had something to do with that idea. Today mail boxes are stuffed with flyers from stores in the cities and each newspaper we pick up is fat with ads, in colour, extolling us to purchase a myriad of items as gifts. Many plan shopping trips to nearby cities and even to bordering cities in the United States. However we are still able to purchase many gifts for family and friends locally. submitted by Jean Campbell
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Entertain & Shop local Pets appear at Santa parade Pooches on parade - Walking through the Moorefield Santa Claus parade on Saturday, this group attracted plenty of attention from youngsters along the route. photo by Kelly Waterhouse
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All smiles - These youngsters, members of the local Girl Guide contingent at the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, took the opportunity to pose with the RBC mascot.
The snow has arrived and the holidays are just around the corner. The staff at the MintoMapleton Family Health Team has come up with a few favorite tips to better manage time, stress and waistlines during the most wonderful time of year. This festive season brings about many opportunities to gather with family and friends but it also includes many mouth-watering and tempting treats. Instead of constant grazing at the snack table, fill a small plate to help control your portions and remember to include fruits and veggies. This will make it easier to keep track of how much you are eating compared to eating handfuls at a time. One nurse here finds it helpful to avoid keeping candies, chocolate and cookies displayed all day and will only put them out for an hour to also avoid the tendency to excessively graze. The number one rule our dietitian likes to live by is the 80/20 rule: 80 per cent of the time try to follow a healthy diet, but 20% of the time allow yourself to eat the treats and goodies. It’s important to feel satisfied and not deprived with your current way of eating. Enjoy. So, to keep yourself on track, make sure you don’t go to the party hungry. Be sure to eat a nutritious breakfast and lunch on the day to avoid overeating later on. Finally, holiday buffets are convenient ways to entertain a crowd, but leaving food out for long periods of time can invite
bacteria that cause food-borne illness. To keep your holiday foods safe, our OTN Nurse suggests to cook them thoroughly, use shallow containers, never leave them sitting out for more than two hours, and keep them at the appropriate temperature. Many of our staff find it important to include some time for ourselves this festive season, here are some of their suggestions: - go for a brisk walk after meals during family gatherings. It will help you digest your holiday treats, and your body will release naturally occurring neurotransmitters that will make you feel happy and relaxed; - be sure to include some “chill time” and try “not to overbook” your social calendar so there is time to sip cocoa and make crafts or walk in the snow; and - do one nice thing for yourself everyday over the holiday season. This time of year can have “hectic” written all over it. Here are a couple of ideas to help reduce your stress: -there are many demand
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Christmas Worship
REFLECTIONS: Assumptions of a “normal” marriage goes off the rails Chapter One: Ineptly Married By Laurie Langdon I met the love of my life in college in Peterborough. We shared a class together. It started with light conversation, and a little teasing. Then came extended conversations over coffee after dinner in the cafeteria. This was followed by little notes, long walks along the Trent River, then letters while separated for the summer, then a week together before my last
Come home for Christmas
semester, then a marriage proposal, then … well, you know, “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the babies in the baby carriage.” We were married in London, entered into our careers, and set out raising two amazing daughters. I would like to say that we lived happily ever after, but I cannot. While our marriage wasn’t terrible, it just wasn’t everything it could have been. I entered marriage looking
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for what it would do for me. My wife was the love of my life and I thought she would satisfy all my needs. I soon discovered, however, that she had needs too, and I was expected to meet them. Bummer. An addiction to novelty, fantasy and romance soon became an issue as well. Since I was now committed for life to my wife, I couldn’t just scoot off to another relationship. Yet I did, not with another woman,
but with television, movies and work. As a result I was often emotionally unavailable in the home. I worked very hard to take care of the family and thought that, under the circumstances, I was doing a great job. Not. I always thought it was my wife who had the issues. She brought all this emotional baggage into our relationship. She had the anger issues. She was the emotionally distant one. Naïve.
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She became occupied with the girls and running her business and I with my career obligations and aspirations and the TV remote. We assumed that we had a “normal” marriage. After all, it wasn’t too bad, especially compared to others. Bad assumption. Decisions were never talked through, we simply did it the way our parents did: I made a decision, I would share it with her and she would seemingly
Program unites families, schools PALMERSTON - Families and Schools Together (F&ST) - an international award winning family experience is coming to Palmerston in the new year. Grade 4, 5, and 6 students attending Palmerston Public School have been invited to bring their families to the school to have dinner, play games, and win prizes. It’s a family fun night out being offered as an opportunity to get to know other families, make new friends, and build stronger connections with the school and the community. The program has been offered through Guelph and
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Wellington County schools for over 10 years and has benefitted more than 300 families. It will run at Palmerston Public School on Tuesday nights from 5:30pm to 8pm starting Jan. 22. Every week includes dinner, family activities, supervised children’s activities, and family prizes, all for free. Parents have received special invitations by mail and registration forms that can be returned to the school. For more information contact Jill Hope at the school 519-343-3520, ext. 227, or Lucy Ferguson, F&ST coordinator at 519-994-7735.
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and eventually comply, and we would carry on. Little did I realize that there was a volcano of emotions gathering force. Volatile. Our relationship was like two separate train tracks. It looked like we were travelling in the same direction, but we were never really connected. When we crossed paths and tried to communicate, we often left frustrated. A train wreck. To be continued …
Moorefield United Church Monday, December 24, at 7 p.m. Refreshments & Fellowship after the service
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PLEASE FAX BACK APPROVAL A.S.A.P. by Joseph Martin
Thank Sundayyou, December 23, 2012 Alicia Roza Alma United Church 3:00 pm Production Dept. Drayton United Church 7:00 pm with refreshments to follow.
Free will cash offering to the local food bank.
Christian Reformed Church 88 Main Street East, Drayton www.draytoncrc.org
Join us in worshipping God on Sunday, December 16 10:00am: Pastor Les will lead our service. Joseph – Matthew 1:18-25
A SPECIAL INVITATION to those who are unable to worship on Sunday morning because of work, illness, or some other reason – please join us for evening worship every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the staff at
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WELSH, Doreen - passed away at her home in Moorefield on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in her 74th year. Doreen Grace (McBeth) Welsh was the beloved wife of the late Glenn Welsh (1999), and dear mother of Dan Welsh of Owen Sound, Gerald and Mary Welsh of Harriston, Joanne and Barry Luft of Okotoks, AB, and Sharon MacDougall of Harriston. Cherished grandmother of Glenn Welsh of Owen Sound, Laura and Kit Cairns of Orillia, Trenton and Katie Welsh of Bowmanville, Christine Welsh and Josh Seabrook of Clifford, Ryan Welsh and Jackie Miller of Palmerston, Stacey and Andy Pennington of Clifford, Jennifer Welsh of Sydney, NS, Lindsay Welsh of Split Lake, MB, Dean Devore of Red Deer, AB, Curtis Devore of Trochu, AB, Nicole Bennett of Okotoks, AB, and Jordan MacDougall and Nick MacDougall, both of Harriston. Also loved Grandma of Christina, Lise, and Robert Luft, all of Alberta. Great-grandmother of Walden and Canyon Cairns, Riley and Chloe Seabrook, Sadie and
Nora Pennington, Keenan Welsh and Clara Welsh. Sister of Eileen Smith of Hamilton, and dear friend and sisterin-law of Norma Goodwin of Drayton and Doris Reynolds of Ancaster. She was predeceased by her parents George Alexander McBeth, Edith Grace Ward McBeth and Theresa La Chapelle McBeth, by her brothers and sisters Russ McBeth, Roy McBeth, Donald McBeth, Emerson McBeth, Irene Lambkin and Luella Yeomans, and by her son-in-law Scott Devore. Friends called at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with a memorial service by ‘Peace Chapter’ Order of the Eastern Star being held at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service was held from Moorefield United Church on Monday, December 10th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Bethesda Cemetery, Moorefield. Memorial donations to Children’s Wish Foundation or The Isaac Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com
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The Mapleton & Area Business Profile
Blooming Dale’s evolving to fit the needs of Mapleton community
DRAYTON - “Is Dale not working today?” This is one of the most common questions fielded by Maureen TenHoopen and Tasha Post, staff of Blooming Dale’s. The answer to that question is yes, Dale is generally working - perhaps just not within the walls of Blooming Dale’s. Working part-time for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation means that Dale is not in the flower shop full time, but that doesn’t mean that she’s not an integral part of the Blooming Dale’s team. Most delivery customers still see Dale on a daily basis, and she is in contact
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with staff daily to ensure that customer expectations are met and exceeded. She still does all of the purchasing for the shop. However, when you come into the shop, the friendly faces you are most likely to see are TenHoopen’s and Post’s. TenHoopen is an accomplished floral designer and can create unique floral designs in fresh and permanent botanicals, sure to please the most discriminating client. Post’s expertise lies in home décor and shop merchandising. She creates the warm and inviting displays in the front of the shop. They are a wonderful tag team, and they both enjoy sharing their gifts
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