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Province to provide $250,000 for Moorefield hall upgrades By Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD – The Maryborough Community Centre here will be upgraded with the assistance of provincial grant funding. CAO Brad McRoberts reported at the Jan. 10 meeting the Township of Mapleton was successful in obtaining a grant for upgrades to the facility through the Ontario 150 Community Capital Grant Program. The total project costs were estimated to be $526,000 with $249,800 being funded by the Ontario 150 program and $10,000 being funding through the Wellington County Accessibility Grant
Program. The remaining $266,700 will be funded through the 2017 capital budget. “The municipal portion of financing will need to be funded through a debenture,” McRoberts explained in his report. Mayor Neil Driscoll said news of the grant was welcome as the township had not been successful in obtaining federal or provincial funds through application-based programs in recent years. In fact, an application in 2015 to the federal Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the same project was unsuccessful. “I do really think we need
to thank our local MP and our MPP for helping us push this through,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll, who also thanked staff and councillors for their efforts. The Maryborough Community Centre was built in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year, a factor council felt might make the project attractive to decision makers for the 150th funding program. Potential elements of the project discussed by council in the past include: updating the roof, an outdoor covered area, floor and ceiling replacement, lighting improvements and washroom upgrades.
New rigid facility fee policy impacts Starlight Gala donation/waiver request By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township’s new policy against reducing or waiving facility rental fees will impact the municipality’s traditional support for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala. Council has regularly waived all PMD arena fees for the gala, which is rotated between arena complexes in Harriston, Palmerston and Drayton. Council passed a resolu-
tion implementing the policy on Dec. 13, eliminating fee reductions and waivers commonly provided to help subsidize facility users, particularly those raising funds for community projects. The option was one of four presented in a staff report prepared in response to council’s request for a new policy. The other options included: - continuing to address requests on a case-by-case basis using a preset allotment of budgeted funds;
- establishing a firm policy of considering requests for funding only during the budget process; or - establishing a formal grant application policy with a formal application, eligibility requirements and clear evaluation criteria. The staff report, prepared by CAO Brad McRoberts, suggested council consider: - whether council has the moral authority to provide public funds on a discretionary basis to various groups
Families enjoy skating sessions Hitting the ice - Jenika and Kenzie Frey of Glen Allan and their mother, Denise, regularly take part in Parent and Tot Skating sessions at the PMD arena in Drayton. RIGHT: The family took advantage of some open ice to practice their moves at the Jan. 12 session. ABOVE: Jenika, left, and Kenzie strike out on their own. Parent and Tot skating is offered at no charge each Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to noon. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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Additional hours approved for seasonal public works operators Move expected to provide flexibility, aid with recruitment and retention By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Seasonal operators with the township’s public works department will be getting more guaranteed work hours. At the Jan. 10 meeting, council approved a staff recommendation that the standard work week for seasonal operators become 42 hours. Currently the township offers seasonal operators a guaranteed alternating work week of 42 hours one week and 25 hours the next. While many seasonal operators regularly reach 42 hours in the 25-hour week during periods of stormy weather systems, in less weather active weeks
they may be limited to 25 hours. “Over the last three years the township has been challenged recruiting and retaining qualified seasonal operators for winter maintenance” explained CAO Brad McRoberts in a staff report “The primary incentive for operators to leave, based upon discussion, has been the lack of a guarantee of 40 or more hours each week. “Other municipalities, including the county, are providing guaranteed 40 hours per week each week.” He added, “We have also been challenged recruiting qualified seasonal operators and the lack of provid-
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ing guaranteed 40 hours per week each week is considered a contributing factor.” In addition to retention and recruitment advantages, the change would provide the public works department with “greater operational flexibility to address winter maintenance needs particularly during extended active weather conditions,” the report states. The anticipated cost for seven seasonal operators at an additional 17 hours every other week during the fivemonth winter season at maximum job rate of $24 would be about $14,720. The report notes that estimate assumes seasonal operators already
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reach 42 hours in the 25-hour week 50% of the time. Councillor Dennis Craven noted “two roads employees have mentioned to me that it’s about time we did something like that.” Councillor Michael Martin said, “I guess I’ve never personally understood the short week. I can certainly appreciate the recruitment and retention argument.” Noting he supported the move “if there is work available,” Martin asked, “Is there going to be a change in the level of service?” Martin stated, “I’d love to hear if there is additional benefits outside of the whole recruitment/retention
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aspect.” McRoberts replied that if the department “gets the proper number of operators, (it would) certainly be easier to provide the appropriate service level.” However, he added, “I don’t want to get too much into the sense we’re trying to enhance our service level, because I don’t know if that’s where council wants to go - but it does give us operational benefits.” Later in the meeting McRoberts addressed perceived concerns about service levels for winter road maintenance in the township, pointing out “people don’t realize ... a plow can
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Listowel edges into A Division
PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, August 13, 2010 LISTOWEL 3 BETHEL 1 After a scoreless first period Bethel took the lead midway through the second. Caleb Bauman stuffed the puck past the post for the goal, assisted by Brandon Wideman. Listowel tied the game before the period ended. Phil Shantz leaned into a pass from behind the net and drove Tanis Cowan knew a great the puck past a surprised music opportunity when netshe minder. Mike Gingrich and saw it five years ago, after Brandon Wagler assisted. being introduced to a unique In the third. Wagler program calledCurtis Music for grabbed a loose puck, cut Young Children (MYC). across the taught creaseprivate and tucked Having piano the puck five Ms. hole. lessons forin15the years, Tanis, as Listowel her students call aher, was added power looking to expand her teaching play goal to strengthen the horizons and Shantz her music lead. Travis fed studio, a pass and foundShantz it through MYC. up to Phil coming Ms.behind Tanis the recognized from net and the he program’s stuffed thepotential puck in.since it had never been offered Drayton, The win putsin Listowel
into the final spot of the A Division with only two games left in the regular season. DRAYTON 3 MISSIONARY 3 Drayton scored two quick goals in the opening shift. Within the first minute of play Eric Decker and Jason Mohle scored and assisted on each other’s goal. Darren Mohle also earned an assist. Missionary came back MYC’s interactive system with a power play goal. Matt motivates and engages parents Burnett flicked the puck over and children, nurturing family the shoulder of the valuable goaltenbonds and delivering der to edge experiences his team into the co-learning while game, assisted by Dustin developing a firm, fundamental Bults and Curtis Bults. understanding of music. Missionary tiedofthe game A unique aspect MYC is early in the third. A centring the parent learns along with the child because so pass from Curtisthey Bultsare off the involved. In Dustin fact, Ms. Tanis boards gave Bults the credits the success thepuck proopportunity to tipofthe gram to theopen parents of herMatt stuinto the corner. dents. Burnett also assisted. “I am thetook teacher once a Drayton the lead late
in the period. A scramble at the net ended with Decker snapping the rebound into the net, assisted by Aaron Keunen. Missionary came back to tie the game. A tidy wrist shot by Pat Landman sent the puck through the legs of the goaltender to end the game in a tie. - The Drayton Kinsmen are thanking the community for supporting Cystic Fibrosis by purchasing Christmas FLORADALE 6 trees during the club’s seasonal fundraiser. This year nearly allatthean trees listening, were sold, generating $1,700and for COMMUNITY 2 reading, fine skills and confidence the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Afterearly the holiday season the Kinsmen then picked up the trees in the comFloradale scored the only gross motor, social skills and age” said Ms. Tanis. munity and received food bank donations. “The donation will help those in need in ourtocommunity goal of the first period. A has been proven enhance She offers fourthis of year MYC’s and the support is always appreciated. Thanks to the community and have a great year,” the club’s feed from behind the net by children’s social said development music programs: Sunrise, Christmas tree chair Chad Mackay. Sunshine, From left: AlexSunbeam Robichaud, Ray MacKay, Kalinimprove Mackay, Ryan Martin gave Braeden andChad learning skills, andKuper, Chad Bridge, Corey Dobben and BradMoonbeam. Anstead. Submitted photo Gingrich the opportunity to solving, Children who memory and problem slip the puck into the open complete the most advanced and bolster confidence and corner, assisted also by level of MYC are well pre- self-esteem. Willis Martin. Ms. Tanis also offers a pared for early intermediate piano studies, or the study of Music Pups program, which is Floradale added to their uniquemany since events it is a lead in the second. Josh Farmers have directorinstrument. Elbert Bouwman; especially WELLINGTON COUNTY another music program for babies. This Sunrise is a pre-keyboard Brohman picked up the puck planned for this year, includassistant provincial director - Wellington Junior Farmers a playful creative music and McClure; movement program in the neutral zone, skated ing their and annual spaghetti Victoria commu- is are geared up for a busy and music movement class for parents that teaches music concepts and down the ice and beat the dinner in April. nications directors Kelsey exciting year ahead. through singing, rhythm and with children ages newborn to goaltender with a wrist shot. To kick off the year they On Jan. 8 the group Banks and Jackie Shaw; games. This program is for age 4. Children are introduced Floradale opened the third are having a New Members events coordinators Kelsey elected a new executive at to a wide variety of musical children ages 2 to 4 and develwith a pair of goals. Javon Banks, Victoria McClure Night – Meet and Greet on meeting in Drayton. The Festive fun - Students at Musica for Young Children enjoy a ops listening awareness, fine scales, tonal and rhythm patand Greg Martin scored, Jan. 26 6:30pm at the and Taylor Hodgins; and terns executive consists of: presiandatinstruments thatAlma help Christmas concert every year. submitted photo motor skills, social interaction, assisted by Josh Brohman Community Hall. WellingtonandFederation of dent Katherine Clyne; vice- confidence attention span. to stimulate musical growth. and Clinton Dechert. All individuals aged 15 president Aimee Dadd; secre- Agriculture representative
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it was fun for students, parents week; they are the at-home and teacher, and it offered a ‘coach’ several days a week,” piano-keyboard program for she said. An initial goal for each of children as young as 3½ in a Ms. Tanis’ students is to develgroup setting. “I loved the idea of group op the happy habit of practiclessons, since it’s always more ing. She encourages her stufun to explore and learn in a dents to practice by giving a group, regardless of the topic,” special “super duper” sticker each week. explained Ms. Tanis. GENERAL “Practicing does not need to She also liked that it was a CONTRACTOR program that was tested, tried be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day and true, being taught by more to start,” she said. Ms. Tanis’ RESIDENTIAL creativity shines than 800 teachers to over 24,000 students on three differ- through by offering several incentives ent continents touting extra practice COMMERCIAL DAVID MARTINandP 519-638-5462 throughout the year to ensure Canadian origins, being found8012 8th Line C 519-895-6234 students attain their musical ed in 1980. AGRICULTURAL RR#2 MYC’s mission statement goals. Once students have colF 519-638-3833 Drayton, ON is to “provide the best quality lected enough stickers on their N0G 1P0 NEW BUILDINGS thermomemusic education to young chil- “happy practice dren by blending the pleasure ters,” they have a party. This Check out our website: RENOVATIONS the 2010 and the joy of music making year, to celebrate www.stirtonconstruction.ca with sound instruction.” Olympics, students earned
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Donation policy tested by gala request » FROM PAGE 1
or individuals; - how council determines the merits of one group over another; - what is considered a benefit to the community at large; and are organizations already being subsidized directly or indirectly with municipal funds? The report also noted any funds or reductions must be accounted for within the township’s budget. During discussion on the proposals, Mayor Neil Driscoll pointed out the PMD arena runs a deficit of about $480,000 annually, effectively providing a municipal subsidy to all users of the facility. “We’ve got hard-working taxpayers out there that never come to the arena,” the mayor stated. At the Jan. 10 meeting, council received a letter from Palmerston hospital foundation development officer Dale Franklin requesting council waive the fees for the May 27 gala. “In order to gain as much success as possible, we are asking that the Township of Mapleton council approve our request for waiving of the rental fees of the complex, as has been done for previous galas,” the letter states. “We also respectfully request that the maximum proceeds of the bar be allocated to this important fundraiser. The health of our local hospital is of paramount interest to all Mapleton residents, and we have been very appreciative of this consideration in the past.” Franklin also noted 2016 gala proceeds funded the purchase of a picture archiving communication system (PACS), which allows the hospital’s radiology department to store electronic images and reports, and enables real-time collaboration with specialists in other locations.
“This is a significant benefit, which shortens wait times, and lengths of stay for our patients,” Franklin stated. “This year’s gala project is being determined now … Our reality though, because equipment needs are not funded through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, is that our hospital will require close to $350,000 worth of support from the foundation in the coming fiscal year.” Councillor Dennis Craven stressed the foundation is the main source of funding for hospital equipment of all types as “the province only funds the operating part. “If you want a new x-ray machine or something like that, it all goes through the local people,” said Craven. “If it wasn’t for that foundation and their fundraising then we just would not have some of the stuff that we have there.” “What kind of amount are we talking about?” asked councillor Marlene Ottens. McRoberts explained that set-up time for the gala takes about a week and involves considerable time from facility staff. “It would be around $5,000,” he estimated. “I would suggest looking at how we can minimize their cost operationally.” McRoberts pointed out that approach was taken with the Drayton Kinsmen Club’s 2016 farm show at the PMD Arena Complex. For that event, council and the club agreed to a reduced rate of $3,350 - a $1,625 reduction. The agreement required the Kinsmen to meet certain conditions involving reduced hours of access for set up and ensuring Kinsmen (rather than staff) provide site security after hours. Craven said Franklin told him she is “willing to meet with whoever she has to meet
with” to arrange an accommodation. “I don’t have a problem with the request,” said councillor Michael Martin. However, he added, “I wonder how it fits in philosophically” with the new policy on rental fee reductions. Craven said, “My thought would be that it contradicts it.” Ottens noted council designates an amount in the budget for donations and pointed out the gala “is not an everyyear thing. It’s every three years.” Martin responded, “I don’t have an issue with this request, but if we’re going to make a resolution on something …” Craven pointed out, “We get requests from service clubs and churches and so on; they tend to put money where they are ... one thing with the hospital board and the hospital is it’s the only group that services all the people of Mapleton.” Martin replied, “Sorry, but that argument can be made for anything. Right? If there’s a building, playground equipment or a skate park, certainly anybody can come and use it. “The resolution’s pretty clear. It’s pretty black and white.” “Can we see how much we can whittle it down?” wondered Ottens. “We’re not asking you to make any decision tonight,” Driscoll pointed out. “We’re just asking to receive this for information and have staff report back.” McRoberts pointed out the set up process might not need to be as time and labourintensive as in the past. “It’s a matter of saying to them, ‘If you were paying for this, how would you do it? Maybe you only need two days or three days?’” he suggested. Council received the correspondence as information.
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Mapleton councillors were quickly tested on their resolve to stick to a new tougher stance on requests for reductions or waivers of facility rental fees. Council passed a resolution at the Dec. 13 meeting, eliminating fee reductions and waivers, a practice commonly done as means of subsidizing facility users, particularly those raising funds for community projects. At the Jan. 10 meeting, council received a letter from Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation development officer Dale Franklin requesting a waiver of the PMD Arena Complex fees for the foundation’s Starlight Gala, a major hospital fundraiser, set for May 27. Council has regularly waived all fees for the use of the facility for the gala, which is rotated between arena complexes in Harriston, Palmerston and Drayton. The Town of Minto does the same when the gala is held in Harriston or Palmerston. It might have been tempting to make an exception for the gala, given the hospital’s importance to the community’s physical and economic well-being - and such a decision would have been tough to criticize. However, council is so far sticking to its plan and directed staff to work with foundation officials on minimizing their costs operationally. A similar approach was taken with the Drayton Kinsmen for the 2016 Farm Show and resulted in a reduced facility rental fee achieved through actual reductions in township expenditures for staff time and other costs. It’s a fair approach and one that doesn’t compel every taxpayer to provide additional support for every cause through an addition to the PMD facility’s annual deficit, pegged by Mayor Neil Driscoll at a recent meeting at not far from a half-million dollars. Through the deficit, taxpayers already provide a measure of support for all events at the facility. The decision doesn’t have to mean less support for the gala from Mapleton, as local individuals, businesses and organizations could increase their voluntary contributions to the event in a number of ways, such as enhanced donations to the auctions or higher bids on items offered. The new policy also allows council to avoid the unenviable position of deciding who gets a break and who doesn’t. At first glance, the move might appear in contrast to the decision at the same meeting to once again provide $10,000 in municipal support for the Minto Mapleton Health Professional Recruitment Committee’s efforts. However, in this case, the contribution might be viewed less as a donation and more an investment in a vital local agency with few other significant sources of revenue. Without contributions from the municipalities they serve, such committees would either fold or be compelled to divert valuable resources to fundraising instead of concentrating on recruiting the health professionals this area so desperately needs. Neither decision was made lightly. There was considerable discussion around the council table, both at this meeting and over the past few years, on the rental fee issue. The decision to again fund the recruitment committee was made after a very professional and persuasive presentation from key members of the organization. Council seems to have arrived at solid ground in both cases.
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Letter to the Editor Budget a growing concern Dear Editor: I want to start off on a positive note, by thanking council for not buying a $200,000 excavator in an effort to save $10,000/year. Unfortunately, I suspect that is the only thing I will be thanking council for, as we are being prepared for our already ridiculously high property taxes to grow again. But not to worry, it’s only $95/year, assuming no increases from the county (which by the way there will be to make up for the loss in assessed value of the county’s gravel pits) and no increase in my own property’s value. I’m certain when I compare 2016’s tax bill against 2017’s I’ll see significantly more than a $95 increase. What worries me the most is, looking at the audited statements for 2015 (which are only made available in August 2016), how far off the budget versus actuals come
out to be. Mapleton budgeted a deficit of $448,808, but after all was said and done, we had a surplus of $396,167, for a total difference of $844,975. Now I ask how confident can the constituency be if council is off by nearly $1 million between budget and actuals on an operating budget of under $10 million? Further, how are we doing for 2016? Unfortunately, we’ll only find out in August of 2017, way too late to impact budget decisions for 2017. As far as the agricultural development charge, I’m sure this isn’t going to be a popular opinion with a number in the community, but I suspect the mayor is hearing from the vocal minority against it. I’m sure if he petitioned residential home owners about whether the development charges should be approved, he’d hear a resounding yes. Mike Minogue Drayton
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Sockett, Hembly winners at euchre PALMERSTON - Bernice Sockett and Annie May Hembly recorded high score at the Palmerston Legion Ladies Auxiliary Challenge Euchre on Jan. 2. Ilene Tomlin and Elva King placed second and Dorelene and
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
Love you forever A week before Christmas I was taking care of our 18-month-old, one-and-onlyso-far grandchild, Bethany. We were reading through a stack of children’s books. The next one on the pile was Robert Munsch’s classic Love You Forever, which has been a favourite in our family circles since it first came out in 1986. The story is about a mother who, through the various seasons and difficulties of life, often went into her son’s room at night to rock him back and forth in her lap. While rocking him, she expressed her love for him in a simple song: “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.”
The last time she tries this, she is so old and frail that she is unable to finish the song. Her son picks her up, cradles her in his lap, and sings to her: “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my Mommy you’ll be.” When the son gets home he goes into his newborn daughter’s room and slowly rocks her back and forth and sings, “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.” Well, I was reading through the book with little Bethany but had a hard time finishing it. As the adult son took over the singing of the song, the tears began to flow and my voice wavered. The timeless truths of the story - family, parents, children, passing generations, and love - were jumping out
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of the book at me. I was living the story. My last parent, my Mom Nellie Tiessen, passed into eternity on Oct. 22, somewhat unexpectedly. We are thankful that she was released from her immense pain and suffering, and that her faith has now become sight. I have grieved much in the weeks since. But, sitting there with my beloved little Bethany on my lap and trying to sing “I’ll love you forever …” an incredible depth of feeling swept over me. Certainly, it was the sense of being part of the timeless passing of the generations and of being part of something far bigger and more significant than “me.” It was a profound sense of the preciousness of life, especially the one that had just ended and the one sitting on my lap. Thinking
love in your life. Who of us doesn’t long to have such experiences of overwhelming love, of loving, of being loved and of the power of love? The only cost is to make the choice to be the love you wish to know and feel. One doesn’t have to have living parents or children to do so. All of us have many opportunities to love and care for people and to experience the gift of love bouncing back in profound abundance. On Christmas Eve after worship service at church, I went to the hospital to visit one of our members. As we talked it occurred to me that this would very likely be his last Christmas Eve and I had the privilege of sharing it with him. I had a profound sense of being in a very holy place. Also, of being held in the tender embrace of the same divine love that came
to Bethlehem so long ago. On Monday I will be leading the funeral worship service for this dear brother. We human beings are often filled with a yearning and a restlessness. Spending so much time, treasure and effort in finding fulfillment for these. Could it be that what we really need is to know that we are “loved forever” and to be in relationships where we “love forever and like for always”? If you don’t have the book - Love You Forever - get one and find someone of whatever age who would appreciate you reading it to them. How I now wish I would have read it to my Mom in the days before her death as she got sicker and sicker. “I love you forever, Mom, and like you for always, as long as I’m living my Mommy you’ll be.”
Mapleton council commits $10,000 for health care professional recruitment
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area now benefits from “a regular rotation of medical students” from McMaster University who spend two months working at local health centres. She credited Dr. Christine Peterkin of the MintoMapleton Family Health Team as one of the catalysts to making the program a success. “That would be, I would say, our most successful recruitment strategy in the past decade,” said Borges. The establishment of the new Minto Rural Health Centre, a clinic located on the Palmerston and District Hospital property, is also an asset to recruitment efforts, Borges said.
“We know our new recruits want to work in a team-based environment,” she pointed out. Borges noted a recent success story has been the recruitment of a past resident who will work with Dr. Christopher Cressey at the new Minto facility beginning this spring. Recruiter Allison Armstrong noted that even though the new physician will be stationed in Palmerston, they “will help out in Mapleton as well,” with obstetrics and other areas. Armstrong agreed the residency program has been vital to local recruitment efforts as it gives many medi-
cal students their first exposure to rural medicine. “They come and they don’t know anything about rural medicine and then … they experience it and they want to do it,” Armstrong said. “We’re basically having this opportunity to put Mapleton on the map by having these residents come to our community,” said Peterkin. She pointed out most of the students have no knowledge of the area before their residencies, but become very enthusiastic after they arrive. “This is a great place. We’ve just got to get them here,” she said.
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MAPLETON - Council has agreed the township will contribute $10,000 for local health professional recruitment and retention in 2017. Council agreed to maintain what has become an annual contribution after hearing from the Minto Mapleton Health Professional Recruitment Committee on Jan. 10. Committee chair Shirley Borges advised council the committee continues to work on “strategies to address gaps” in local health care provision. Borges, who has been chairing the committee for the past 10 years, noted the
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(and feeling) back on it, I’m pretty sure that what I was experiencing was the nearness and the love of God. Christian faith says that God is love. Recently, someone wrote that the New Testament doesn’t just say that God is loving, but that God is love. He cannot do anything that isn’t loving and only does things that are loving. In those moments with my granddaughter, I felt myself immersed in an overwhelming sense of love, of loving, of being loved and of the power of love. A pure gift What was given to me in those moments was a pure gift. A gift that billions of dollars or scads of possessions and entertainments could never provide. I would wish for you, the dear reader, many such experiences of human-divine
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GUELPH Ontario is investing more than $200,360 to help the Guelph Police Service, Canadian Mental Health Association – Waterloo Wellington Dufferin (CMHA-WWD) and Victim Services Wellington work with local partners to build a safer, stronger community in Guelph and Wellington County. Funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services’ Proceeds of Crime Front Line Policing Grant (POC-FLP) and the Safer and
Vital Communities Grant will help set up the following programs: - Community Response to Human Trafficking with the Guelph Police Service for $63,900. The goal of this project is to eliminate and prevent human trafficking and to assist victims of human trafficking in Guelph. Activities include training for community stakeholders and police, and conducting undercover operations to identify and support victims of human trafficking and to identify offenders;
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Snowmobile stolen from motel in Palmerston Hydraulic lift purchase approved by council
PALMERSTON - On Jan. 10 at about 6:43am Wellington County OPP received a report of a stolen snowmobile that was parked at a motel on King Street here. Police say that on Jan. 9 the complainant and some friends riding in the area stopped at the motel at about 6pm for the night. “All the snowmobiles were parked out front of the motel and when they went back out in the morning, his was gone,” police stated in a press release.
The snowmobile is a 2005 red Yamaha Rage with RS RAGE in black/white lettering on the side, bearing Ontario marker YAE137. Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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If you visit the Drayton Public Library in January or February you will be privileged to enjoy an interesting display on owls. This has been as a result of the hard work of the Mapleton Historical Society. I was asked by them to write a column on owls. In Mapleton you may potentially encounter seven varieties of owls. Status: SNOWY is seen irregularly in winter only and is diurnal. Breeds in extreme north. EASTERN SCREECH, GREAT HORNED and BARRED are mostly nocturnal, may be potentially seen all year. NORTHERN SAW-WHET, LONG-EARED AND SHORT-EARED are nocturnal, may potentially be seen in winter. May breed here or farther up north. Most varieties of our owls are classed as uncommon to rare. The exception is the Great Horned which is seen fairly commonly to common. BARN OWL has not been sighted since 1990. Voice: Since most owls are nocturnal, making an id is mainly done through voice. The snowy is quiet. The screech makes a whinny. The horned makes 4-6 deep hoots during the breeding season. The barred has a variety of sounds, such as hoots, laughs and “Who cooks for you?” The long-eared has a spooky call, weck call, shrieks, hisses, whistles, barks, hoots and coos. The short-eared is quieter with toot, squeals and barks. The sawwhet whistles whew about 100 times per minute. We have not encountered the barred or long-eared yet. But we have seen the great horned, snowy, short-eared and sawwhet on occasion over the years. We have heard the screech and great horned during mild weather when we were outside or have had the windows opened at night. My resource is Birds of Ontario by Andy Bezener. Until next month, Susan Warren
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OBITUARY STEVENS,Hendrikje “Hennie” (nee Streutker) of Drayton went home to be with her Lord surrounded by the love of her family at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Stevens (1981) and the late Martin Boonstra (2004). Beloved mother and grandmother of Henry and Jacquie Stevens of Stouffville, Stacey and Greg Smith, Tricia Stevens; Nick and Elaine Stevens of Port Perry, Jeremy and Kelly Stevens, Julie and Pete Redekop, Jennifer and Steve Brink; Fred and Evelyn Stevens of North Gower, Karen and Rod O’Meara, Cindi and Tim Spaulding, Brenda and Al Bartos, Ken and Julie Stevens; Grace and Ralph Sikkema of North Gower, Jolene and Randy Kosloski, Lisa and Neal Rowe, Marcia and Ryan Lofthouse; Hilco and Joyce Stevens of Elmira, Jason and Jessica Stevens, Rebecca and Tim Staken, Mike and Elaine Stevens, Amy and Will Vanderlaan, Ben Stevens; John and Anne Stevens of Ariss, Scott and Tory Stevens, Robyn Stevens, Tony
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Township of Mapleton
Community Information Page
7275 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
VACANCY REBATE Vacancy Rebates are available for eligible properties within the Commercial and Industrial property tax classes. Properties with these classes must have vacant units. A rebate is provided based on the period of time the unit was vacant, subject to eligibility requirements. Application forms are available at the Municipal Office. Deadline to apply for a rebate for the 2016 taxation year is February 28, 2017. Please note that such properties are subject to inspection.
NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS
WINTER PARKING Pursuant to Township of Mapleton By-law 5000-05, Section 9.10, please take notice of the following prohibition:
• No person shall park a vehicle upon a highway or on a municipal parking lot between the hours of 2 and 6 am of any day during the months of November, December, January, February and March of any year. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY PROVISIONS: Any person violating any provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine, pursuant to the provisions set out in Part II of the Provincial Offences Act.
HELP KEEP OUR ROADS AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE THIS
WINTER!
Driscolls apply for larger severance on elevator property By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here is supporting a new severance application from the owners of a Moorefield-area grain elevator operation. In July, council indicated its support for an application from Margaret, Stanley (Neil) and Barbara Driscoll to sever a 1.44-hectare (3.6 acres) agricultural commercial parcel in the prime agricultural area with existing grain bins, elevators and weigh scale, while establishing a right-of-way easement over the retained lands to facilitate truck traffic. Council has also approved rezoning of a 19.6-hectare retained parcel under agricultural commercial zoning to straight agricultural. Structures on the parcel to be retained include a dwelling and three out buildings. The rezoning was among the conditions required by Wellington County for the severance. At the Jan. 10 meeting, council received a new severance application for the property. This application would sever a 4.04-hectare (10 acre) parcel. The new applications reduce the site of the retained parcel to 16.99 hectares (42 acres). A report from Wellington County planner Jameson Pickard states the new configuration of the proposed severed parcel would remove approximately 2.6 hectares (6.42 acres) of currently cultivated lands. “The applicants have
• Shovel as soon as possible after a snowfall • Use a proper sized shovel • Do not shovel, blow, or plow snow onto or over roads. Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act states: “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing so to do from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 181.” • Keep snow piles low so as not to obstruct visibility of pedestrians and drivers • Carefully use, and only as necessary, safety salt and/or sand on the ice • If you are going away during the winter months, please arrange for your sidewalks to be cleared • If you suffer heart or other medical problems, do not attempt to shovel snow • Wherever possible, help your neighbours!
The Township of Mapleton is asking for your cooperation with the following: • Don’t park on the street during a snow storm • Keep snow away from fire hydrants • Remind children not to climb or play on snow banks or to dig forts in snow, as it is dangerous • Drive smart – Give yourself extra time and distance • Respect the Blue Light - when sharing the road with plows always have your headlights on and give the plow plenty of room, oncoming vehicles should stay to the right • Reduce your use of salt – Look for environmentally friendly alternatives • Remember, it is dangerous to pass a snow plow on the right side, the operator may not be able to see you.
submitted plans for future expansions on the property as justification for the larger site,” states the report. “These plans include expansions to existing grain drying facilities for increased grain storing capacity, a fertilizer blending plant and a chemical and seed storage building; as well as space for an additional scale and private well and septic system. “The future plans for the site would be consistent with the agriculture-related use definition in the PPS (provincial policy statement) and appear to be limited to the size necessary to accommodate future expansion plans and movements on the site.” The report also notes the applicants will be required to withdraw the previous application for the smaller severance. Mayor Neil Driscoll, one of the applicants, declared a conflict of interest and left
the council chamber during consideration of proposal. Councillor Marlene Ottens was appointed to chair the portion of the meeting dealing with the severance application. Council approved a resolution supporting the application under several conditions, including: - the applicants must satisfy all the requirements of the local municipality, financial and otherwise; - taxes must be paid in full; - zoning compliance must be attained; - cash in lieu of parkland be provided as per the township’s fees by-law; driveway entrance approval and safe driveway access provided to the satisfaction of the township; and - a lot grading and drainage plan be provided if required for any future expansion.
Floradale beats Community 6-2 » FROM PAGE 2
Community finally responded midway through the final period. A scramble at the net resulted in Gerald Martin flicking the puck into a wide
open corner. Assisted by Cal and Ryco Martin. Community added one more goal but Floradale responded with a pair. Kyle Wideman scored the goal for Community, assist-
ed by John Horst. Ryan and Willis Martin scored the final two Floradale goals, assisted by Gingrich and Brohman. The win left Floradale in first place overall. Submitted by Willard Metzger
TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON
The Township of Mapleton has important information on how we can all work together to keep our roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots as safe as possible during the winter season
When You Shovel:
Owners of the Driscoll Farms Ltd. grain facility are applying to sever land relating to the elevator operation from a 20-acre property near Moorefield. Community News file photo
7275 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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF COUNCIL UNDER DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT
On January 26, 2017 the Council of the Township of Mapleton will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on the Township’s proposed development charges by-law and underlying background study. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law and background study. The meeting is to be held:
Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. Maryborough Community Centre, 15 Ball Avenue, Moorefield In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, the Development Charges Update Study and draft by-law is available online at the Township’s website www.mapleton.ca. The proposed by-law and the background study are available for viewing at the Township Office at the location below. By-law passage is anticipated for February 21, 2017 at the Council meeting scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Township of Mapleton Council Chambers, located at 7275 Sideroad 16. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing, addressed to the Township Clerk, at the address below prior to January 19, 2017 and such written submissions will be placed before Council for the meeting. DATED at the Township of Mapleton this 9th day of December, 2016. Brad McRoberts Clerk