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MAPLETON - Wellington Junior Farmers completed their final road cleanup of the season on Oct. 14.

The Drayton-based club, adopted Wellington County Road 7 three years ago and cleans up the stretch between Wellington Roads 10 and 11 three times a year. The club looks forward to serving their community on a regular basis and they try and do as many projects as they can to improve

the Wellington community. The most common items

found while cleaning up Wellington Road 7 were fast food containers, cigarette packages and beer bottles. The Wellington Junior Farmers urge the community “to help keep our environment clean by not throwing garbage out the window, and to please not drink and drive.”

Junior Farmers consists of people age 15 to 29 from all

occupations and walks of life.“We are people looking for

fun, new challenges, and an opportunity to be involved,” organizers state.

Junior Farmers are the only self-directed youth program in Ontario and strives to build future rural leaders through self help and community bet-terment. Anyone interested in joining the Wellington Junior Farmers can contact the club at wellingtonjf@jfao.on.ca.

Junior Farmers clean up local road

Road crew - Members of the Wellington Junior Farmers recently completed their final road cleanup for the season. The club, based in Drayton, has adopted Wellington County Road 7 and cleans up the stretch between Wellington Roads 10 and 11 three times a year. submitted photo

by Patrick RaftisMAPLETON – The

Township of Mapleton is work-ing on a solution for a local couple who say their rights as farmers have been impacted by a change to the municipality’s comprehensive zoning bylaw.

Alwyn and Lori Woodham attended the Oct. 9 council meeting to seek an update on concerns they have raised about a section of the bylaw that waives Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) require-ments for existing lots that are less than 9.9 acres. Mapleton passed the revised compre-hensive zoning bylaw in 2010, however it did not come into effect until June 2012 due to an OMB appeal of the bylaw on an unrelated matter.

Several small lots, created in the 1970s, exist near the cou-ple’s farm. Because the lots are within MDS 1 radius, building could not be permitted without a specific waiver. However, the Woodhams believe the change to the comprehensive zoning bylaw would allow the lots to be built on, effectively restrict-ing future expansion on their farm, as the farm would then be bound by MDS 2 regulations.

The couple, who run a cash crop operation in the Moorefield area and drew the issue to council’s attention at the Sept. 25 meeting, returned on Oct. 9 to seek more infor-mation from council. A special council meeting was held in closed session on Oct. 5. for education and training on MDS and receiving of advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.

At the Oct. 9 meeting, the Woodhams asked council if they had anything they could

share from the “training ses-sion” on Oct. 5.

Mayor Bruce Whale responded, “The whole situa-tion is being reviewed by our lawyer and the (Wellington County) planning department.”

In response to questions from the Woodhams, Linda Redmond of the Wellington County planning department reported there are 80 vacant small agricultural lots in the township.

Redmond explained the owners of the lots went through the MDS process that was in place at the time they were created. She said the waiver was included in the Mapleton comprehensive zoning bylaw, at the initiative of the planning department, “so they didn’t have to go through another pro-cess in order to build.”

Similar waiver clauses exist in the comprehensive zoning bylaws in five of the seven municipalities in Wellington County. However at the Sept. 25 meeting, all of the council-ors who were in office at the time of the bylaw change stated they were unaware MDS regu-lations were being impacted.

Alwyn Woodham told council the couple feels the waiver clause disregards their rights.

“What this bylaw says to us is that anyone can build a house as close to our farm as they want. Where are my rights as a farmer and property owner?” he asked, adding, “We can’t expand any buildings on our farm or our manure facility.

“Where are my rights? Or, apparently, I don’t have any. I used to have them and with one sentence in a bylaw you took

them away.”Woodham said the munici-

pality never publicized the fact the comprehensive zon-ing bylaw change would affect MDS requirements prior to its passage.

“How would anybody know to object to it?” he wondered.

“You would have to read the new zoning bylaw,” stated Whale.

“I voted for you councillors to be in this council chamber to protect me. I trusted you,” said Lori Woodham.

The mayor said council-lors were being honest when they earlier stated they were unaware of the impact of the new bylaw.

“We spoke truthfully. We didn’t catch it,” he stated.

Whale said council is working on a solution for the Woodham’s situation.

“We think there are ways that – and we may not be able to correct it 100 per cent – but we think there are ways that your potential to build a livestock facility won’t be restricted.”

Alwyn Woodham expressed concern a decision like this one would be made in an agricul-tural community.

“You just make a bylaw and slip it though and – boom - it affects the people who have lived here all their lives. I don’t think that’s right in an area that depends on agriculture,” he stated.

Another special council meeting on the MDS situation was held in-camera on Oct. 11.

“We’re still working on resolving the issue,” said CAO Patty Sinnamon, following the Oct. 11 meeting.

MDS waiver issues still unresolved

Candy apple anyone? - Betty Knight poses with young Charlotte Hundley of Drayton at the Wellington County Museum and Archives last weekend as the youngster had the chance to experience the Hal-loween traditions of the past. photo by Mike Robinson

by Patrick RaftisDRAYTON – Mapleton

council has given provisional approval for issuing of build-ing permits for phase three of a subdivision under development

by Wellington Construction in Drayton.

At the Oct. 9 meeting, coun-cil passed a resolution support-ing the issuing of the building permits, provided the town-

ship’s chief building official is satisfied that concerns related to the watermains in the subdi-vision have been addressed to the township’s satisfaction.

CAO Patty Sinnamon

explained that because water and sewer mains had been installed roughly a year ago, there were concerns about flushing any stagnant water

Council provisionally approves building permits

by Patrick RaftisMAPLETON – A Mapleton

man believes excessive voltage being delivered to his property by Hydro One is causing dam-age and council here is sup-porting his efforts to rectify the situation.

Bruce McClure told council at the Oct. 9 meeting that short-ly after purchasing his prop-erty in December of 2011, he installed a geo-thermal heating system. Since he started using the system, McClure said the system compressor has burned out twice and a fan motor has

burned out once. The second time the compressor burned out, burnt refrigerant gases resulted in contamination of the system, which had to be replaced.

McClure said that, to date, system repairs have cost him $20,000 and he has a new $30,000 HVAC and air purifi-cations system “that I can’t risk turning on because of unreli-able voltage levels being deliv-ered from Hydro One.”

McClure said Hydro One has replaced the transformer at his house, but the problem

has not been resolved. He says that Hydro One, the Electrical Safety Authority, the Canadian Standards Association and the Ontario Energy Board, all deny a problem exists with the volt-age levels being delivered to his house.

McClure told council he has received the support of Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, who has written to Ontario Energy Minister Chris Bentley on his behalf.

“Can a I get a letter of support from you?” he asked council.

Mayor Bruce Whale noted “this is something we have very little control over as a munici-pal council,” and suggested McClure consider obtaining a report from an electrician and present his case through the Ontario Ombudsman’s office or other such venue.

Council supported a motion from councillor Jim Curry to prepare a letter in support of the correspondence from Pettapiece to the Ministry of Energy on McClure’s behalf.

“We hope you can get it cor-rected,” Whale told McClure.

Township offers support on high voltage issue

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PAGE TWO The Community News, Friday, October 19, 2012

Election time loomsIn an announcement that surprised many, Ontario Premier Dal-

ton McGuinty ground the wheels of government in the province to a halt with his announcement Monday night that he would step down as premier and leader of the Liberal party as soon as a new leader can be chosen.

Many will point to the brewing scandal over the apparently po-litically motivated cancellation of natural gas plants in Oakville and Mississauga as the prime factor behind the premier’s decision. That’s unlikely given McGuinty has already survived to win two more elections after being vilified for telling one of the most bla-tant lies in campaign history – “I won’t raise your taxes” – prior to his first successful campaign as leader in 2003. Clearly the man can take heat.

It’s also hard to imagine this is a move made to clear the way for a run at the federal Liberal leadership. Given time to think about it, how many Liberal politicians would rather run against Justin Trudeau than Tim Hudak?

So that leaves us with McGuinty’s stated explanation, essential-ly that it’s become impossible to implement a clear fiscal agenda within the confines of a fractured minority parliament. Probably so. After all, if you can’t get the Conservatives on board for a pub-lic sector wage freeze, what are the odds of garnering consensus on any matters of consequence?

However, if we are to accept that reasoning, the next Liberal leader should quickly call an election, despite the short life of the current minority government. Such a move would be less offensive to the electorate for reasons of renewal and breaking a legislative stalemate than it would be if a party was simply attempting to capi-talize on favourable poll standings. Clearly that’s not the case here.

So, all things considered, it’s probably as good a time as any for McGuinty to make his exit. In politics, to wait around for the most opportune time to make a move, usually means missing it.

Patrick Raftis

COUNCIL DATESTuesday, October 23, 2012 1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETONCommunity Information Page7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113, Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248

www.mapleton.ca

Due to a vacancy on our Economic Development Committee, the Township is seeking individuals with experience and/or interest in two or more of the following areas: Downtown Revitalization, Rural Revitalization, Tourism, Marketing & Promotion, Business Expansion/Retention or Land Development. The Economic Development Committee meets monthly for approximately 2 hours.

Letters of interest, outlining your experience, areas of knowledge or interest, will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012

Patty Sinnamon, Chief Administrative Officer/ClerkTownship of Mapleton, 7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0Or by Fax 519-638-5113 Or e-mail: psinnamon@town.mapleton.on.ca

The Public Works Department would like to remind anyone who has an application pending or outstanding, and intends to have a new driveway with a culvert constructed this year, that

AsperCouncilpolicyPWD01.04(h)…Noinspections and / or installations shall take place during the period of November 1st to April 1st unless approved by the Township.

If you are interested in having a pre-construction or post-construction inspection performed it must be completed before November 1st, or before snow limits staff ability to carry out a proper inspection. Staff will not inspect or release any damage deposit fee once snow accumulation has occurred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this policy is available at the Township of Mapleton Public Works Department, 519 638 3313 Ext. 21

EntrancE and culvErt installations on township roadsLetter to the Editor

Regiment information soughtDear Editor:

The 30th Wellington Rifles was the largest militia regiment in Canada, with 10 compa-nies, one in each township, and existed from 1866 to 1936.

Local historians seem to have ignored the contribution of these young men as there is scant mention in any published book. I hope someone can add a few details (even a picture?) for a story I have written on the regiment. Here’s what I know.

Captain Thomas Thompson organized a company at Hollen in 1866. When the captain retired the company was trans-ferred to Moorefield in 1881 under Captain John Booth. The location of their drill shed was on Booth Street. Moorefield failed and the company was moved to Guelph in 1895.

When Dufferin County was formed in 1881, the company there was moved to Palmerston under Captain Charles Irvine.

Captain J.L. Potter moved the company to Drayton in 1902 and it remained there until the regiment was wound up in 1936. Question: where did they drill at Drayton and where was their drill shed?

The company at Belwood failed in 1882 and was moved to Harriston under Captain William Mason. The drill shed is said to be on Market Square; is there any proof?

What I need are the loca-tions of the company drill sheds at Drayton, Palmerston and Harriston, and hopefully a picture.

A conundrum - the post office at Palmerston was built in 1916 and has a brick “Armoury” attached at the rear. My problem is the rifle com-pany had moved away in 1902. Any explanation?

Ross Irwin, Guelph,

519-822-3993rwirwin@sympatico.ca

by Barbara DowneyThe cards were dealt and

15 tables of four euchre play-ers commenced play at 8pm on Oct. 5 at the St. Martin of Tour’s parish hall in Drayton.

Annually, the Catholic Women’s League organizes an event which includes the euchre tournament as its cen-trepiece along with door priz-es, a penny table and a lunch.

Wayne Bridge ably acted as master of ceremonies as he reviewed the rules before play began, signalled the round changes throughout the play-ing, and announced the many prize recipients during the eve-ning’s luncheon.

Door prize winners of a potted Chrysanthemum each were Eileen Downey, Marlene Baetz, and Jesse Hotchkiss. Marlene Baetz was also the for-tunate recipient of the Half and Half. Special draw recipients were as follows: Dale Stanley (a gift certificate from Drayton Entertainment ); Gary Huber (a Chrysanthemum); and Lloyd Franklin (a Chrysanthemum). Before these prizes were announced, the winning play-ers of the euchre were rec-ognized. The euchre winners

for the women were Margaret Skerritt (ladies high); Doris Hale (second high); Mabel Henderson (ladies low); and Jesse Hotchkiss (lone hands). The winners for the men were Gord Stemmler (men’s high); Earl Campbell (second high); Fred Vanderzanden and Carl Ellis (men’s low); and Gary Huber (lone hands).

Organizers extend con-gratulations and thank Barry Gourlay of Gourlay’s Grocery Store in Moorefield for his many donations and support. Thank you as well goes to the CWL co-presidents Eileen Downey and Marg Driscoll for their annual efforts. In addi-tion, thank you at this time of the year goes to parishioners and community members for their help with set-up, sales, food prep, desserts, clean up, and any other form of contri-bution.

Organizers would like to thank all those who came out to play on this first Friday of October, the traditional date and traditionally Thanksgiving weekend, for an evening of good card-playing and com-pany. All are welcomed back next year for the annual event.

Euchre party an annual winner for drayton cwl

Euchre tourney - The Catholic Women’s League of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church hosted its annual euchre tournament and social on Oct. 5 at the Parish Hall in Drayton. submitted photos

15 tables in play Oct. 5at St. Martin of Tours hall

PALMERSTON - Operation Christmas Child (OCC) brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes.

It is a fun and easy project that can involve people of all ages. Many of the children who receive a shoe box are being given the first gift they have ever received.

OCC shoe boxes open doors for Samaritan’s Purse to provide children families, and communities with access to safe water, food, clothing, shel-ter, medical assistance, and/or educational resources.

Shoe boxes from OCC can transcend barriers - language, culture, geography and politics - to give joy and hope to hurt-ing children around the world.

Each gift-filled shoe box should contain a well-balanced variety of school supplies, toys, hygiene products and a per-sonal note and photo from the giver.

OCC shoe boxes travel around the world using every imaginable form of transporta-tion: trucks, boats, planes and even camels.

In 2011, Canadians packed and shipped 672,274 shoe boxes. That’s five per cent more than the previous year. Nearly 8.6 million gift-filled shoe boxes were collected worldwide last year.

This year’s National Collection Week is Nov. 19 to 25. Shoe boxes from Canada collected in 2012 will be dis-tributed to the following coun-tries: Chile, Costa Rica, El

Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Uruguay, Venezuela

Many local churches and businesses participate in this program and donors can pick up boxes through them. They can also use real shoe boxes or small plastic storage containers and return them to local drop-off centres.

Any family, organization or business which would like to get involved can go to www.samaritanspurse.ca and link to OCC and find the nearest drop-off centre for more informa-tion.

The logistic co-ordination team for the Town of Minto and surrounding area can also help with questions. Call 519-343-4816 in the evening.

by Glynis M. BelecDRAYTON - Under the

direction of Bob Loebsack, The Gloryland Chorus from Kitchener will share their toe-tapping melodies at Drayton Reformed Church on Oct. 21.

Through a variety of new and old melodies, Gloryland Chorus shares a message of hope and faith. Instead of simply performing, they offer unique moments during their concerts. Members interact and involve the audience, making each performance a memory-filled opportunity.

Recently, the Gloryland Chorus was honoured to have been part of the open-ing worship service for the International Plowing Match in Roseville last month. The cho-rus also provided two separate programs during the event.

Gloryland Chorus is gar-nering a reputation for reviving a fondness for gospel music as members share their love for originals and old favourites.

The chorus, made up of more than 30 members, is in demand at churches and other community events, with their favorite activity being part of fundraising opportunities.

The concert at Drayton Reformed Church will be for a fundraiser in support of the Rwanda Mission group.

Through the generos-ity of freewill offerings and contributions, the Gloryland

Chorus has supported numer-ous local charities and pro-grams, including Hospice of Waterloo Region, Nutrition for Learning, CLWR Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, The Mennonite Central Committee, and St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Youth Program.

The Gloryland Chorus is a community non-denomination-al chorus and they welcome new members. Anyone inter-ested in becoming a part of this southern gospel group can call 519-748-0334 or email info@glorylandchorus.com.

Gloryland Chorus has two CDs available online. They are also obtainable for purchase at any of their fundraising and community events, with spe-cial quantity pricing available.

The survival and resurgence of gospel music motivates this group of musical men and women into action. Gloryland Chorus share a faith and love for southern composition and they are inspired by the reac-tion from audiences, young and old. They are excited to spend some time in Drayton to share their gifts.

The Community News, Friday, October 19, 2012 PAGE THREE

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addressed and we hope to issues permits this week,” said Sinnamon on Oct. 15.

Phase three of the subdivi-sion, located on the southwest edge of Drayton, will include 12 single-family residences and a 17-unit apartment build-ing.

FROM pAGE ONE

Subdivision moving forward

Operation Christmas Child seekingdonations to brighten season for kids

ALMA - Despite its name, Alma’s annual Optimist Road-kill Race on Oct. 20 is for a good cause - in this case MS.

This year races begin with the fun run at 1:30pm and the 5km run/walk and 10km run/walk at 2pm (some fees do ap-ply for the longer walks/runs).

The pick-up of shirts and bib numbers is on Oct. 20 (race day) at 12:30pm at the Alma Community Centre. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Wellington Chapter of the MS Society.

Last year’s race raised over $3,000 in support of the local MS Society, thanks to support from community members who came out to run or who spon-sored someone else.

This years event is an out-and-back course that begins on the gravel track at Wallace Cumming Park and then heads out Wellington Road 21 with the 5km turn around just past the 14th Line and the 10km turn around on the 16th Line, returning back to the Alma Community Centre.

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DRAYTON – The Drayton Festival Theatre celebrated the 20th Annual Alan Lund Memorial Scholarship Variety Show on Oct. 14. Many of Drayton Entertainment’s favourite alumni dazzled the audience with a spirited after-noon of singing, dancing, and laughter in support of the Alan Lund Scholarship Program.

Master of ceremonies Neil Aitchison was joined by some of Drayton Entertaiment’s top performers, all of whom donat-ed their time and talents to create a memorable and enter-taining afternoon, directed by artistic director Alex Mustakas.

Artists included Tess Benger, David Cotton, Joel Cumber, Gabi Epstein, Kevin Etherington, Howard Gaul, Christina Gordon, Joanna Guistini, Darren Keay, Michael Killinger, Amanda Kind, Dominique Leblanc, Matthew Lima, Hadley Mustakas, Paul Pacanowski, Nick Settimi, Jonathan Whittaker, Sef Wood and Tilly, Winny and Neddy Shevchenko.

Drayton Entertainment holds this annual event in tribute to the impressive and inspiring career of Canadian

theatre great Alan Lund, who passed away Canada Day, 1992. Lund is renowned for his innovative work, artistic excellence and dedication to the performing arts as one of Canada’s most talented and influential choreographers and stage directors.

“Alan Lund’s brilliance, talent, and dedication were essential to the founding of the Drayton Festival Theatre,” states Drayton Entertainment in a press release. Lund con-ceived, choreographed, and directed the first show for the Drayton Festival Theatre’s inaugural 1991 season, the hit musical Vaudeville!

The Alan Lund scholar-ships were awarded to quali-fying individuals involved with Drayton who intend to further their careers in the arts. Scholarships were awarded to six deserving individuals: David Cotton, Joel Cumber, Gabi Epstein, Dominique Le Blanc, Kevin Morris, and Terry Shevchenko.

The Jean Campbell Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to the Huron Country Playhouse Guild, represented by President Ann Robertson. The guild is a group of 100 women who raised $250,000 to support capital renovations at Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend.

“Drayton Entertainment was founded on volunteerism, and that spirit of generosity is still apparent today,” says Mustakas. “Each year our volunteers clock in more than 35,000 hours, and these women lead the effort with their out-standing work.”

The Artistic Director’s Award for outstanding contribution to Drayton Entertainment was presented to general manager Peter Black.

In a fond tribute to the late entertainer Terry Doyle, who was a mainstay performer at the Drayton Festival Theatre for 15 seasons, an award in his name was presented to Victor A. Young, who delighted audi-

ences this season in unforget-table roles in Harvey, Sleuth, and Annie. He also had a close connection with Doyle, hav-ing performed together in the Mirvish Production of Crazy for You.

MVP Award“We like to call this our

MVP award,” says Mustakas. “It’s presented to a performer from the season who embodies Terry’s ideals of leadership, showmanship, honour, integ-rity, and above all, a genuine passion for the craft. Victor is one of our most popular entertainers demonstrating pro-fessionalism that is second-to-none, and it is fitting that he be the recipient of this prestigious award.”

Young’s talent can be seen in the thriller, Sleuth, which is on stage now at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse until Oct. 21. He will then be seen as Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Nov. 13 to Dec. 23, at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

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Ms. Tanis recognized theprogram’s potential since it hadnever been offered in Drayton,it was fun for students, parentsand teacher, and it offered apiano-keyboard program forchildren as young as 3½ in agroup setting.

“I loved the idea of grouplessons, since it’s always morefun to explore and learn in agroup, regardless of the topic,”explained Ms. Tanis.

She also liked that it was aprogram that was tested, triedand true, being taught by morethan 800 teachers to over24,000 students on three differ-ent continents and toutingCanadian origins, being found-ed in 1980.

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“Practicing does not need tobe long; 10 to 15 minutes a dayto start,” she said.

Ms. Tanis’ creativity shinesthrough by offering severalextra practice incentivesthroughout the year to ensurestudents attain their musicalgoals. Once students have col-lected enough stickers on their“happy practice thermome-ters,” they have a party. Thisyear, to celebrate the 2010Olympics, students earned

paper mittens for five happypractices. The mittens wereplaced on the studio wall in theshape of the 5 Olympic rings.

When the rings were com-plete students enjoyed anOlympics music class. Thispast year Ms. Tanis encouragedthe students not only to prac-tice but also to think of others,by practicing for pennies. Oncethe pennies were all collectedthey were donated to CampBucko, for burn victims.

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Throughout the year herstudents participate in aChristmas concert, and a springrecital and have the option toparticipate in the PalmerstonCanada Music Week Festivaland the Drayton MusicFestival.

“Children are so receptiveto music that it makes sense touse this medium to spark theircreativity and develop their

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September meeting of the Maryborough Horticultural Society began with the introduc-tion of the new president. Past president, Dorothy Noecker, welcomed Jo Houston to the president’s chair. According to the group’s records, Houston is the 37th person in the 76 years the society has existed to hold that position.

Houston introduced guest speaker Joanna Baars, of Arthur Greenhouses. Baars’ topic was “Tulips” and she began by out-lining the history of tulips. She noted when tulips were first brought to the Netherlands, probably in the 16th century, they were so valuable one tulip bulb had the value of a house in downtown Amsterdam. Today the Netherlands is the world’s

primary source of tulips. Baars gave many sugges-

tions for growing tulips. She suggested planting bulbs in groups of five, seven or nine, preferably in a circle. Tulips will do better if the bulbs are dug up in the late spring and planted again in the fall. The bigger the bulb, the bigger the flower will be.

Houston thanked Baars for her interesting and informa-tive presentation. A lunch was served by Margaret Martin and Beverly Martin.

During recess, mem-bers voted on the entries for the mini-show - “A Fall Arrangement End-of-the-Garden”. First place went to Houston and second place to Martha Rumph.

Several items were dis-cussed during the business

meeting. Members were invit-ed to attend the tree planting ceremony which was held on Sept. 26 at the Maryborough Terrace in Moorefield. In 2012 each of the districts in the Ontario Horticultural Association received a Bur Oak tree in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee. Through a draw, the Maryborough Society won the tree for District 7 and Maryborough Terrace was selected by the executive as a suitable spot for this tree.

The District 7 Fall Meeting, hosted by the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society, will be held on Oct. 27 at the Alma Community Hall.

The next Maryborough Horticultural Society meeting will be held on Oct. 23 at the Optimist Hall in Moorefield.

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Theatre scholarship recipients announced

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Please remember to mail your 2012 bird survey lists to Susan Warren c/o the Community News, P.O. Box 189, Drayton, ON, N0G 1P0 or email to swarren1010@gmail.com as soon as possible.

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The purchase of this pump supports new standards for

resuscitation, and allows medi-cal personnel to provide com-pressions while performing other life-saving activities or while transporting a patient.

Heather Bults, president of the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation accepted the gift and stated “the founda-tion is extremely grateful for the support of the Rotary Club of Drayton and the Ontario Tire Dealers Association. This gift will make a difference to patients suffering from sud-den cardiac arrest, and greatly improve our standard of care.”

Drayton Rotary raises funds with its annual dinner theatre, poinsettia sales, food booth at the fair and other events. This year the club received a generous donation of $18,250 from the Ontario Tire Dealers Association. This is the largest single donation that the Drayton Rotary Club has ever received. The “small but mighty” Drayton Rotary Club is a perennial sponsor of local athletics, youth leader-ship conferences, aquaboxes for disaster relief, playground and park structures and polio eradication to name a few of their many worthy causes. Those interested in joining or volunteering with Rotary can contact Bob Bignell at 741-7595 or bignell@veritechmfg.com.

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Big contribution -Ontario Tire Dealers Association executive director Bob Bignell presents a cheque for over $18,000 to the Rotary Club of Drayton. Submitted photos

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Knowledge is Power - Glynis Belec of Drayton recently presented the Ovarian Cancer Canada Knowledge is Power program, designed to help make women and men more familiar with the disease and the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, at Mapleton Senior’s Centre for Excellence events in Clifford and Arthur. Belec, above, is shown at a presentation at the Arthur United Church, Sept. 27. photo by Amanda Newton