Drayton Community News January 2, 2015

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Projects approved for 50/50 funding

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Two parks in the township will be upgraded through the municipality’s 50/50 funding program and a third park project will be considered for capital funding.

Council approved three recommendations from the parks, recreation and culture committee at the Dec. 9 meeting.

The committee recommended playground equipment for Rothsay Park be obtained through 50/50 funding. Minutes of the Nov. 27 PRC committee meeting indicate the Drayton Kinsmen have committed $7,500 and Rothsay Concentrates have committed $10,000 in financial support for the project and support from other community groups is a possibility. “That playground program

definitely needs to go forward,� commented councillor Dennis Craven. “It’s nice to see that a business in our community is actually willing to put some money forward for the park also,� added Mayor Neil Driscoll.

Council also supported a request for 50/50 funding approval from the Glen Allan Park Committee for a portable ice rink on the Glen Allan Park tennis courts at a cost of approximately $9,000.

The Moorefield Horticultural Society also requested consideration for 50/50 funding to replace the entrance gates to the Moorefield Park with a new structure and signage.

Society representative Susan Tienhaara told the PRC committee the existing stone

mason structure of the gates is showing signs of deterioration, allowing wasps to build colonies into the crevices of the structure and sections of the stone structure are crumbling which may become a liability. She also noted the current space for planting between the columns of the existing gates is very limited. The minutes note the society has no funding available for the project.

The committee agreed the proposal from the horticulture society should be referred to the economic development committee to be considered for capital funding.

Under the township’s 50/50 funding program, the municipality matches contributions from local groups and organizations for community betterment projects.

Norwell set for 75th party

Santa in Alma - Katie Bott, Chantel Dirksen and Allison Witzel accepted donations to the food bank in exchange for a carton of chocolate milk during the Alma Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 21. The trio was part of the Farmers Feeding Families program. BELOW: Santa arrives with a small contingent of reindeer.

Additional photos on pages 3 and 8. photos by Caroline Sealey

Entertaining afternoon - Sawyer Rumph gave a handmade Christmas card to Hank Reinders and then read There’s an Alligator Under My Bed during a visit by Grade 1-2 students from Community Christian School to Conestoga Crest seniors complex in Drayton on Dec. 18. photos by Caroline Sealey Additional photos on page 6.

by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON - Norwell District Secondary School’s 75th anniversary celebration in the spring will feature a full range of activities in Palmerston and around the north Wellington area.

The celebration organizing committee has released a full schedule of events for the anniversary, which is slated to take place May 8 to 10.

Co-organizer Betty Douglas said the emphasis will be on the “party� element of the reunion, with a constant stream of activities taking place over the three-day period, under the theme “It’s Time We Head On Back.� “Were aiming for everybody to come and have an awesome time. It’s a party, we want people to come - and not just alumni - it’s a community event,� said Douglas. “We want everyone to come Continued on page 2

2014: The Year in Review - chronicling an eventful annum in Mapleton

by Meagan Leonard and Patrick Raftis MAPLETON The Community News would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2015, as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2014.

The following is just a small sample of the news that made headlines in Mapleton Township in the past 12 months.

January Members of the newly formed Drayton Kinette Club hosted a successful toy drive and proposed new projects such as a splash pad for the Kinsmen park.

Mount Forest was designated as the Health Link for rural Wellington County. The Health Link program helps redirect patients to services needed, making it easier for seniors and patients with complex conditions to get the care they need. Health Link areas established in Ontario bring together health care providers in a given geographic area, including primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, home care, long-term care and community agencies.

A major winter storm struck southwestern Ontario on Jan. 5, playing havoc with traffic around the county and creating Main St. W. Palmerston

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“life threatening conditions� across the region.

Heavy snowfalls began moving into the area on Jan. 5 and turned heavy overnight. By Jan. 7, Environment Canada had issued a blizzard warning.

Approximately 15 to 30cm of snow accumulated along with extreme wind chills of minus 35 to minus 40.

The Community Awareness Training Seminar (CATS) team disbanded due to the difficulty of recruiting new members. Its last seminar entitled Open Our Hearts/Breaking the Silence was held Nov. 16, 2013.

Mapleton councillor Neil Driscoll announced he would

run for mayor in the 2014 municipal election. Incumbent Mayor Bruce Whale said he would not be seeking re-election.

Council indicated it plans to remove a controversial exemption from minimum distance separation (MDS) regulations in the township’s comprehensive zoning bylaw.

The controversial section of the bylaw, which was passed in 2010, provides an exemption from MDS 1 requirements for new non-farm uses of property on existing lots in agricultural zones that are less than four hectares (9.9 acres).

The exemption had been the

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subject of considerable controversy, as it allowed for residential construction on several previously-dormant lots near Moorefield within the MDS radius of an existing but unoccupied hog barn.

A motion passed by council at the Jan. 14 meeting called for a return to the approach taken under the pre-2010 bylaw, with regard to both lots created by checkerboard and “lots of record� in the township.

Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the Maranatha church and school at 31 John Street in Drayton for two break and enter and mischief complaints issued

on Jan. 17 at 10pm and Jan. 18 at 9am. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the school through a window and spray painted graffiti on walls with white paint.

The area was paralyzed by yet another winter storm on Jan. 24. Strong winds and snow squalls led to the closure of Highway 6 between Fergus and Arthur, which remained shut down until Jan. 26.

By early evening on Jan. 24 Wellington County OPP had closed all roads in the county north of Wellington Road 17 due to blowing snow and poor visibility.

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Norwell 75th anniversary party to feature activities for all ages, interests

FROM PAGE ONE PAGE EIGHT Community News, and have The a wonderful timeFriday, August 13, 2010 and really come home not only to Norwell, but to north Wellington and see what’s changed.”

The reunion weekend opens with a Redmen Alumni Golf Tournament, a four-player scramble at Pike Lake that begins with a shotgun start at 11am on May 8 (registration is $380 per team and starts at 9:30am).

A Theatre Norwell produc- Head on back - Norwell District Secondary School is planning a massive party to celebrate the school’s MYC’s interactive a great tionTanis will Cowan be heldknew at 7pm on 75th anniversary in 2015.system photo by Patrick Raftis music8 in opportunity when she motivates and engages parents May the E. C. Gray Centre dinner will feature the produce children, nurturing family cost is $40/person with doors Saturday, offering participants saw five years ago, after and at theitschool. a chance to view developments of local prepared by opening at 5pm. andfarms, delivering valuable being introduced to a unique A Savour the Flavours din- bonds A Norwell staff breakfast in around the community, as well local chefs while the work of experiences while program called Music ner sponsored by the Townfor of co-learning local artisans andfundamental musicians the school cafeteria will kick as take a look back. a firm, Young will Children (MYC).

Minto include the official developing “It’s time we head on off the activities on May 9, will be on display. of music. private piano kickHaving off totaught the Norwell 75th understanding The Lucasaspect Rogerson Band A unique of MYC is with former staff invited to back” to see what’s happenlessons for 15with years, Ms. Tanis, celebration, opening cerwillparent provide evening’s learnsthe along with the renew old acquaintances, make ing in North Wellington, as her students callather, was the emonies beginning 5:30pm musicalbecause entertainment. they are The so new ones and learn what’s hap- organizers state. Three tours looking to expand her teaching at the Palmerston arena.

The child are scheduled, beginning at pening at Norwell in 2015. horizons and her music studio, involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis Minto Culture Bus Tours 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm from credits the success of the proand found it through MYC. will also take place throughout Palmerston Foodland.

Ms. Tanis recognized the gram to the parents of her stuprogram’s potential since it had dents.

“I am the teacher once a never been offered in Drayton, it was fun for students, parents week; they are the at-home and teacher, and it offered a ‘coach’ several days a week,” fun - Students for Young enjoy a piano-keyboard program for she said.

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A child-friendly movie will be screened at the Norgan Theatre Saturday morning, providing a day-care option for parents who want to take the culture bus tour.

A highlight of the event is sure to be a visit to the reunion tent at Lions Park in Palmerston, where reuniongoers can reminisce with old friends while enjoying beverages, a barbecue and live music sponsored by the Minto Cultural Roundtable. A group skills and beconfidence an photo will taken in theatpark early age” said Ms. Tanis. at approximately 5:15pm.

She offers four ofgoing MYC’s “Were hopefully to music programs: Sunrise, get the shot off the bridge so Sunshine, it will be a bitSunbeam of an aerial and and Moonbeam.

Children it should be a good shot,” who said complete Douglas. the most advanced level of MYC are will well preMay 9 events also pared early Norwell intermediate includefor Theatre perpiano studies, the 7pm studyand of formances at 2orand another instrument. a Norwell Dinner Dance with Sunrise a pre-keyboard music by theisNeil Murray Band music movement program at the and Palmerston arena.

Cost that teaches music concepts through singing, rhythm and games. This program is for children ages 2 to 4 and develops listeningthe awareness, fine way through second. Corey motor skills,intercepted social interaction, Wideman a drop confidence and attention pass in the Community endspan. and Children easily with skated thecanpuck theattend length of athe grandparent or caregiver, ice. Wideman crossedplus the siblings classshot as blue linecan andattend rifled the a slap well. past the goaltender.

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BETHEL 4 LISTOWEL 1 Bethel scored the opening goal midway through the first period. Mike Seiling stepped

is $40 per person with doors opening at 5:30pm.

The reunion will wrap up on May 10. Sunday activities will include a breakfast at the school hosted by the Norwell Business Leadership class, followed by a non-denominational church service in the small gym at 11am.

Closing ceremonies will include a wine and cheese celebration beginning at noon at the former train station in Palmerston. listening, and Douglasreading, notes onlyfine the golf gross motor, social skills and tournament and staff breakfast has been proven to enhance are limited to alumni. children’s social else development “Everything is open and learning improve to anyone andskills, everyone who memory and solving, would like to problem attend. We really and bolster confidence anda just want everyone to have self-esteem. blast,” she said.

Ms. Tanis also offers for a Registration is required Music Pups program, which is all events except for Lions Park especially since it is a activities. unique For more informamusic program for babies.

This tion or to register go to www. is a playful and creative music ugdsb.on.ca/norwell. and movement class for parents with children ages newborn to age 4. Children are introduced to a wide variety of musical scales, tonal puck and and rhythm patinto a loose snapped terns that help a shotand pastinstruments a diving goaltender. to Listowel stimulate musical tied thegrowth. game Each at his or beforechild theparticipates period ended.

A her own to level. outBethel more face-off the To leftfind of the about and Kuepfer to view sendclass net ledPups to Travis videos ing thevisit puckthemusicclass.com into the short side.

The ultimate success of any corner.

MYC program the Bethel took lies the behind lead early teacher and Ms. Tanis no in the second.

Matt Horstis and exception to that rule.

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by Brandon Wideman, Tim Bauman, and Zac Bauman.

The third period remained scoreless allowing Bethel to continue a winning streak.

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Recognizing achievement – Grade 6 students at Drayton Heights recently completed the 10-week OPP KIDS (Knowledge Issues Decisions Supports) course taught by Constable Kelly Krpan, left, of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police. submitted photo

Drayton Heights students graduate from OPP KIDS course DRAYTON - A graduation ceremony was held on Dec. 11 for Grade 6 students at Drayton Heights completing the 10week OPP KIDS (Knowledge Issues Decisions Supports) course taught by Constable Kelly Krpan of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police.

Each student received a certificate and a T-shirt imprinted with the program logo.

OPP KIDS is an educational program created by OPP officers and professional educators to connect with young people.

The course specifically covers Youth and the Law, Peer to Peer Relationships, Online and Social Media Awareness, Drug Awareness and Mental Health Awareness.

The Wellington County Police Services Board, the Wellington Catholic District

School Board and the Upper Grand District School Board have approved the program.

Drayton Heights is one of 27 elementary schools in Wellington County involved in the program.

For some years the DARE program, focusing on drug and alcohol awareness, has been taught in local schools by Ontario Provincial Police officers.

The OPP KIDS program re-

places DARE, focusing on the local policing area and the rapidly changing issues faced by area youth.

The cost of materials for the program are covered by the OPP. Service clubs are approached to support the program by donating funds for T-shirts or other items for the students for their graduation or participation in class.

Merry mower - Trish Halls and Harvey Miller, Alma Lawn Tractor Pull committee members, decorated a lawn tractor for the Alma Santa Claus Parade on Sunday. photo by Caroline Sealey

2014: The Year in Review - wicked winter weather strikes region FROM PAGE ONE At the height of the storm in the early morning hours on Jan. 25, most roads in Wellington, Huron and Bruce counties were closed, with major highways and many county roads through Perth, Grey and Dufferin counties also shut down.

Minor soccer organizations in Harriston and Palmerston amalgamated to form the Minto United Soccer Club (MUSC).

A minor soccer program was not offered in Palmerston in 2013, while the Harriston club was only able to offer soccer at three age levels.

In 2014, the two groups joined forces to play out of the North Perth Soccer League, using soccer pitches located in Palmerston and Clifford.

February Mapleton council agreed to spend up to $40,000 to renovate the basement of the Mapleton administration centre and provide office space for the building department.

In their third season of play since the amalgamation of the Drayton Icemen and the Palmerston 81’s, the Mapleton Minto 81’s won the WOAA Senior AA North division regular season championship with a pair of wins on Feb. 2.

Raymond Ash of Moorefield received a cheque for a $10,000 prize he won in McDonalds Restaurants’ Monopoly game. Ash found an instant win stamp on the wrapper of an Egg McMuffin he purchased at the McDonalds in Listowel on Oct. 14, 2013. He received the cash from Listowel restaurant manager Joe Vinen on Feb. 11.

The Oppose Belwood Wind Farm Assocation (OBWFA) took a bus trip to Toronto to take part in an anti-turbine protest at Queen’s Park on Feb. 24.

On Feb. 11, Mapleton council heard a presentation from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) on the recently-completed Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces Survey.

The survey includes a recommendation to ban smoking in outdoor public spaces across the region, with bylaws implemented in Wellington on a county-wide basis.

Public health recommended the bylaw consist of a complete smoking ban in designated outdoor locations rather than a partial ban.

March MPPs at Queen’s Park supported a motion calling on the government to reform joint and several liability insurance.

Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece introduced the motion in an effort to protect municipalities facing high insurance premiums. The motion called on the government to protect taxpayers from higher property taxes by implementing a comprehensive, long-term solution to reform joint and several liability insurance by June 2014.

Three people were taken to hospital after an accident involving 18 vehicles on Highway 6, just south of Arthur on March 15. Blowing snow and gusting winds created difficult driving conditions and poor visibility. Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Mapleton council hired a consultant to assist with an organizational restructuring of municipal operations after the dismissal of former public works superintendent Larry Lynch in December.

The process included meeting with public works staff to gain feedback on what was working, what was not working and what was needed to move forward. The cost of the appointment was in the $15,000 to $20,000 range, including approximately $5,000 for advertising.

Five Wellington County ringette players, including one from Mapleton, were chosen to play for Team Ontario in the Tim Horton’s Canadian ringette championships on April 7 in Regina. Hayley Chase of Alma and Katie McKersie of Ariss attended from the U-19 ‘AA’ level. They are members of the Guelph Predators team.

Two Moorefield-area residents, Markus Frei and Bill Van Zwol, climbed to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro during a trip to Africa from Feb. 12 to March 3. Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the African continent, rising 20,000 feet above sea level, and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.

April Drayton Reformed Church hosted the Men of Praise and the Men of Note male voice choir on April 12. It was the second annual Stand in the Gap benefit concert for Countryside Camp and Conference Centre.

Stand in the Gap identifies marginalized children, youth

and individuals with special needs and provides the opportunity to attend Camp Shalom at a reduced cost.

The 33rd annual Drayton Farm Show was a resounding success, with attendance up, even in comparison to the previous well-attended event.

Approximately 2,300 people attended the show at the PMD Arena Complex, plus the many children under 12 who attend the show for free. One dollar from each admission went to support cystic fibrosis research, so $2,300 was donated. The balance of the proceeds was used to support the Kinsmen’s local community betterment projects.

Two Mapleton residents were among 30 individuals from Wellington County who were recognized with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for their contribution to community groups. Award ceremonies were held across the province to acknowledge the dedication of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Victor Roberts of Drayton was recognized for 20 years of service to Drayton Entertainment and Lenora Arbuckle of Alma was recognized for 20 years of service to Groves hospital in Fergus.

Residents along Yatton Sideroad spoke up about the road’s condition, calling it “a Continued on next page

JANUARY - With school buses not running for a third consecutive day on Jan. 8, 2014, Maryborough Public School principal Tracey Kuchma and custodian Tammy Metzger took the opportunity to do a tour of the school grounds on snowshoes to check for damaged tree branches or other potential hazards caused by recent heavy snowstorms, in anticipation of a return to classes the following day.

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2014: The Year in Review - new logo approved FROM PREVIOUS PAGE disgrace” and asked the township to improve it. About 15 area residents were part of a delegation at the April 8 meeting and presented council with a petition containing over 20 signatures. The residents’ concerns focussed on the stretch of sideroad between Yatton and Floradale Road.

County council acknowledged the end of the annual County of Wellington appreciation awards program.

The decision came as a result of a decrease in nominations and towns/townships developing their own programs. Past recipients of the award from Mapleton included: Rob McKay, Walter Grose, Paul Day and Ray and Ruth Grose.

May Mapleton council approved a new logo as part of a branding

exercise underway in the township. Focus groups involving about 20 local residents helped select a short list of three logos designed by a London consulting firm were displayed at the township’s booth at the Drayton Farm Show on April 2 and 3. Residents were asked to vote on the one they preferred.

The chosen design, features a stylized three-colour maple leaf over the text, “Rooted in Tradition – Growing for the Future,” and was preferred by 55 per cent of 152 ballots cast at the farm show.

Fire Chief Rick Richardson was presented with the Fire Services Exemplary Services medal at the April 22 Mapleton council meeting. Richardson joined the Drayton Peel Fire Department in 1983. He was appointed fire chief in 2002.

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Discovering Mapleton

Reflecting on the past six months of employment at the Community News, I realize how thankful I am to work in such a vibrant municipality. I have been fortunate to cover a lot of community events and interview incredibly-talented people, all within Mapleton Township.

My first assignment was on the July 1 long weekend. The first photo I captured was a trio of children, clad in red T-shirts, enjoying ice cream outside a variety store in Alma. A busy day ended with a spectacular fireworks display in Drayton.

Over the past six months I have tagged along with our local fire fighters who taught me about confined space rescue and controlled burns, covered the ALS ice bucket challenge and experienced what it was like to be handcuffed and put in the back of an OPP cruiser (note: as part of an assignment, not for real).

Local churches came together and celebrated with Vacation Bible School. One church dedicated an antique organ and stain glass windows. The Drayton Youth Centre celebrated its 15th year in operation.

Local blood donor clinics focused on increasing their numbers.

A local child’s battle with leukemia touched my heart. I witnessed a community come together in support of the family. Combined with the last breast cancer luncheon, donations to a local hospital by various charities and a mini training session on defibrillators, it has all enhanced my understanding of the importance of health care to our community.

A music concert with all proceeds donated to a local theatre and a talent show with all funds collected for a future splash pad, proved the generosity of local residents, once again.

A presentation on bag pipes of the world and a walking tour of Moorefield provided entertaining afternoons sponsored by the local historical society.

Interviews with Mapleton residents who have excelled at their craft at the international level in snooker, plowing and writing revealed yet another side of the community.

Mapleton Township is comprised of many talented individuals from all walks of life. Thank you for all you have shared with me in my role at the Community News.

I look forward to what the new year has to offer.

Caroline Sealey

2014: The Year in Review

directed focus to the spiritual needs within the community.

Drayton experienced a sewer backup that affected numerous commercial and residential buildings in the core.

Township workers were on the scene quickly and started pumping and soon after, the flooding stopped. This spring was the second time there has been flooding. Local businesses had been advised the flooding was due to a broken pump at the sewage treatment facility.

June The township approved a new two-year agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for operation of its municipal water and wastewater systems. The contract amount is $214,574, up seven per cent from $199,884 in 2013.

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ration (MDS) regulations in the township’s comprehensive zoning bylaw was removed.

A bylaw amendment approved by council on April 22 means 32 lots in the Moorefield area will require a rezoning before they can be developed, and eight larger lots elsewhere in the township would be allowed to develop provided they can meet certain requirements, including compliance with MDS. Residents of Alma celebrated World Labyrinth Day on May 3 by unveiling a labyrinth constructed from concrete stones, along with a memory arboretum, behind the community hall in Wallace Cumming park. The 54 Chartres-style labyrinth, surrounded by a native species Memory Arboretum, is meant to provide a multigenerational oasis for the mind, body and spirit. The project

NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS Under Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 the local municipality may cancel, reduce or refund all or part of taxes levied on land in the year in respect of which the application is made if the property: • • • • •

Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed Became exempt Was razed by fire, demolition or otherwise Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise – (substantially unusable) Mobile unit removed

Please note that Section 357(3) states that an application under this section must be filed with the treasurer on or before February 28 of the year following the year in respect of which the application is made. 2001, c. 25 s. 357(3).

If you require additional information please contact the Municipal Office at 519-638-3313 ext 22.

2015

2015 tags are now available at the Municipal Office

Tags

Every owner of a dog within the Township is required to obtain a license before the 15th day of May, or within 21 days of becoming a dog owner. Registering your dog (s) demonstrates responsible pet ownership and helps with the identification and safe return of your pet.

Fees: Before May 15th First Dog Second Dog Third Dog

$20.00 $30.00 $45.00

After May 15th First Dog Second Dog Third Dog

$25.00 $40.00 $55.00

If your dog is picked up by the Township’s Canine Control Officer (Jo-Alan Animal Care Services) and it does not have a current tag, you may incur additional fees and charges.

The municipality has a responsibility to all tax payers to ensure animal control services are funded from the collection of dog licenses and not from the general tax levy.

Number of Dogs: No owner/occupier of a premise in the Township shall keep more than three (3) dogs on one property.

If you require further information regarding kennel licenses, please contact the Municipal Office.

MARCH – Members of the Mapleton fire department faced off against a squad from the Wellington County OPP on March 8, 2014 at the PMD Arena in Drayton, raising $1,500 for Camp Bucko, a camp that assists burn victims. Kaelan Mick of Moorefield, a burn victim and Camp Bucko volunteer, dropped the puck along with Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson between Mapleton firefighter John Hahn, left, and OPP officer Guy Paul Morin.

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IMPORTANT DATES January 1, 2015 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society

New Year’s resolutions At this time of year as we reflect on the happenings of the past year and make plans for the next one, most of us resolve to somehow make improvements to our actions and outlook on life. Some will proclaim their resolutions to those near and far while others will just quietly try to fulfill theirs.

We have not found any record of New Year’s resolutions being made publicly in either early newspapers or other historical articles.

Perhaps some family lore is still keeping alive the story of

Uncle Joe who each New Year resolved to quit swearing and taking the Lord’s name in vain, only to break that resolution the next time the cow kicked him while he was doing the milking. No doubt though our ancestors were just as aware of the need to change some of their actions and to make improvements to their lives as we are today. There were certainly plenty of accounts of young people seeking further training in their chosen profession or occupation and of religious rallies attended by those seeking personal and moral

improvement.

Over the years we have all read many articles telling us how to make and keep our resolutions.

Self-improvement such as kicking a bad habit, losing weight, better handling of your finances or learning something new are all listed.

We are advised to keep our list of resolutions reasonably short so we are not overwhelmed by trying to meet impossible goals. Maybe we should just continue to do ordinary things with and for the people around us.

And what might those ordinary things be? Well I will share my list of ordinary things with you and if you want to use any or all of them please do.

Smile – it costs nothing, it is easier than frowning, it makes you and the person you greet feel much better – and laugh lines at the corner of your eyes are much more attractive than frown lines on your brow.

Help others – offer someone a ride, buy someone a coffee, carry a parcel for someone who seems burdened, open doors for others both literally and figuratively and donate to

your favourite charity – both your time and money are valuable to them.

Be as gracious to your family members as you are to casual acquaintances.

Keep in touch with extended family members and friends - the yearly Christmas card is okay but letters, phone calls or emails, several times over the next year are more appreciated.

Listen to a friend’s woes – sharing often lightens their burden.

Laugh at yourself and with others.

No doubt I should resolve

to do something toward selfimprovement like lose some weight or learn something new, such as how to use all the programs on my computer properly.

However, my resolution for 2015 is to try to keep doing the ordinary things that we each can do each day to make our life fuller and happier and our community a better place to live.

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2015 from the Mapleton Historical Society.

Submitted by Jean Campbell

2014: The Year in Review - Mapleton celebrates 15 years FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale asked Wellington County to look at ways to deal with climate change. On May 29, Whale presented a notice of motion at a county planning meeting requesting, “Staff be directed to oversee the establishment of a broadbased committee to identify probable impacts of climate change and to propose a course of adaptation and remediation for Wellington County.”

At its regular meeting on June 10, Mapleton council appointed Brad McRoberts as the township’s new public works director. McRoberts has 25 years of experience in public works, having served previously with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, where he was manager of public works, and the City of Owen Sound as director of operations.

The township is aiming to reduce municipal consumption of fuel and electricity by an average of two per cent per year between now and 2020. That’s the overall target of a new energy management plan approved

by Mapleton council at its June 10 meeting.

July The Township of Mapleton celebrated its 15th anniversary with a wide range of activities

JUNE - Hunter Rumph, 7, prepares to give some angry birds a ride on a giant slingshot at the Maryborough Public School 60th anniversary celebration on June 13.

Community News file photo around the municipality on July 1. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Township of Mapleton.

Council made township employees eligible to join the

Ontario Municipal Retirement System (OMERS) as of Aug. 1. Council approved a recommendation and passed a bylaw making the township an OMERS employer at its June

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24 meeting. The move follows well over a year of investigation of the pros and cons of joining the pension plan.

The second annual Mapleton Rodeo was a success benefiting from great weather, top calibre rodeo participants, enthusiastic spectators and a massive volunteer effort.

The event, organized by the Drayton Kinsmen and Moorefield Optimist clubs was held in Moorefield.

Clovermead Farms, owned and operated by the Whale family, won the Dairy Farmers Sustainability Award, sponsored by DeLaval Canada.

The award was presented at the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual general meeting in Fredericton, NB on July 16.

August Under sunny skies, people came from far and wide to take in a jam-packed weekend of activities at the Drayton Fair, Aug. 8 to 10.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. The weather was perfect and the crowds came from all over Ontario to support the fair,” said Arlie Zantinge of the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society.

The Palmerston Novice Marlins placed first at the Continued on page 7

Smart shopper rewards - With the support of customers at the Drayton Food Market, Debra Ramage, owner, donated $1,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation on Dec. 18.

Receiving the cheque is foundation development officer Dale Franklin, right. Funds from the smart shopper rewards program will be used in the purchase of operating and emergency room equipment. photo by Caroline Sealey

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By Laurie Langdon

Comfort on Earth as it is in Heaven Having to wait until I get to Heaven in order to be free from worldly encumbrances, disorders and diseases can seem like an awfully long wait.

The great news is, I don’t have to. Many conditions which I will experience in Heaven are mine to enjoy right now, as Jesus prayed, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.” (Mat. 6:10) Hence we come to yet another of these conditions: comfort.

God’s word tells me that Heaven is like this: “People will live together in Judah and

all its towns – farmers and those who move about with their flocks. I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”

(Jer. 31:24-25) Jesus also gave these words to his disciples just before he left them to return to the Father, “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever – the spirit of truth.

The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.” (John 14:15-20)

Beyond that we have the words of Paul: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (2 Cor. 1:3,4) While there appears to be different levels of human bliss that I may experience, and this might vary depending on what phase of life I am in, nevertheless, I am one of the “weary” who have been refreshed and one of the “faint” who have been satisfied. And in whatever condition I find myself, I have an “advocate” to help me and who is with me forever.

Assuredly, I am experiencing God’s will being done “on

Earth as it is in Heaven.” I am living in true comfort. I have need of nothing.

A great contributor to broken or strained relationships, violent behavior, drug abuse, depression, suicide, etc., is needs that are not met. So it goes without saying that a person who has had all their needs met has had the foundation laid for freedom from all these woes.

The basis for this way of thinking lies in the truth that the Lord himself is the creator and gratifier of all my desires.

Any evil desires I may have are simply due to Satan’s act of perverting the good things which God has created. So when God by his Holy Spirit enters me and re-establishes his kingdom in me, he restores all that is lacking. Hence, I

walk in true comfort, the same comfort that is in heaven now.

And, while it will one day exist for all mankind forever, it is promised to me now in the words, “he lives with you and will be in you … I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.”

Now, when I am charged, he is immediately close, as my legal intimate advocate, delivering God’s verdict in all matters, when I am challenged, he is there to plead my cause, when I feel low, he is there to exhort, admonish and encourage, when I feel afraid, he consoles and calms, and when I feel helpless, he steps up in my defence.

In fact, I have noticed that people around me are also living in the contentment which God’s presence brings. There

is peace and unity as I fellowship with other followers of Christ. There is a relaxed and joyous presence in the room whenever I get together with family and friends. Old jealousies are not as strong as they used to be.

Why? The reason is simple: I am living in true comfort. As long as I am in Christ and he is in me, I need nothing.

Consequently, my job is not a place I have to go to in order to make a living, it is where I get to go because God has called me there to represent him well.

My community is not only a place where I live; it is where I get to live out and express the glory of the risen Christ, who lives in me.

May God help you realize Heaven … on your Earth!

Christmas visitors Christmas assembly- Kindergarten classes at Drayton Heights Public School gathered in the gymnasium on Dec. 17 for a Christmas sing-along and “Jingle Jokes.” The group of small Santas performed Must Be Santa and Jingle Bells. photo by Caroline Sealey

Arboretum hosting owl workshop on Jan. 16 GUELPH – The Arboretum at the University of Guelph is presenting its owl workshop: a who’s “whoo” in Ontario with naturalist, Chris Earley on Jan. 16 from 9am to 4pm, followed by an owl prowl from 6 to 8pm.

The workshop will help participants learn to use their eyes and ears to identify Ontario’s owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour,

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Sharing Christmas music Teacher Rachel Ajiel’s Grade 1/2 class from Community Christian School sang the Christian version of The Twelve Days of Christmas to residents of Conestoga Crest on Dec. 18. A large box of cookies decorated by each student were presented to the residents of the seniors complex. RIGHT: Resident Jenny Kraal spent time with Makayla Kabbes. photos by Caroline Sealey

‘Unlikely missionary’ to visit Drayton church in January

by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON – Avis Goodhart, founder of Go Ye Ministries, a missionary, bible teacher and conference speaker, brings her Ontario tour to Drayton in January.

Goodhart, who has travelled across North, South and Central America considers herself to be an unlikely missionary. Despite a background of childhood abuse, dyslexia and marital infidelity, she returned to school in her mid-40s and graduated with a BS Ed and M Ed. Stricken with Bell’s Palsy she retired from teaching and

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said, “Goodhart is the salt of the earth and has a passion for people and Jesus. Her accessibility to people of all ages and walks of life is evident in her daily living.”

On Jan 11, Goodhart will be speaking at Selah Fire, about her new book, Out of the Dust, Story of an Unlikely Missionary. The biography/autobiography is written by Goodhart and Marti Pieper, with a foreword written by Moira Brown of 100 Huntley Street.

Promotional material states the book highlights Goodhart’s “radical obedience to the Lord” and how thousands of others

have been brought “out of the dust.”

Goodhart will be speaking at Selah Fire’s 9 and 10:30am services. They are located at Community Christian School, 35 High St., Drayton. “Everyone is welcome to attend,” says McCracken.

For more information on Goodhart’s Ontario tour go to Copies www.selahfire.com. of Out of the Dust, Story of an Unlikely Missionary will be for sale at both local services. It is also available at Gospel Lighthouse, Waterloo, from Amazon.com or by emailing jim. johnson@selahfire.com.

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Sunday, January 4 10:00am: Pastor Paul Droogers leads worship 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.

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2014: The Year in Review - Novice Marlins win at provincial tournament

JULY – The second annual Mapleton Rodeo was a success, benefiting from great weather, top calibre rodeo participants, enthusiastic spectators and a massive volunteer effort. The event, organized by the Drayton Kinsmen and Moorefield Optimist clubs, was held in Moorefield.

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FROM PAGE FIVE Provincial Women’s Softball Association wrapup tournament for the Grand Valley League.

Members of the team from Mapleton included: Jana Bieman, Daphne Culp, Erica Culp, Julia Mantler and coach Kelly Culp.

A small beige pickup led police on an Aug. 22 chase through Mapleton Township causing minor damage to public and private property.

The usually tranquil Drayton Memorial Park was abuzz with action shortly after noon as a vehicle ripped through the park and tore down the cenotaph flagpole.

September Residential developments in Drayton and Moorefield were at a standstill, as issues with Mapleton Township’s wastewater capacity remained unsolved. A motion to remove the holding provision from 14 lots on Faith Drive in Drayton, originally introduced on July 22, was deferred after an Aug.

26 engineers’ report from R.J. Burnside and Associates stated the township actually has a capacity deficit of 61 units.

On Sept. 5, executive volunteer, Trish Kieswetter was presented with the Tim Hahn Memorial Award, given to the individual who has dedicated exceptional time and effort for the benefit of Alma Minor Ball.

Cool, cloudy weather couldn’t put a chill on Drayton’s Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14, as 177 participants and volunteers helped raise $20,915 for life-saving cancer research. Head organizer Louise Ellis remarked, “I love seeing how many younger people come out. It makes me feel very positive and hopeful for the run; that we’ll keep it going.”

October Mapleton council approved the selection of Millier, Dickieson and Blais to develop a municipal cultural plan. The firm’s proposal to do the project for $26,275 was chosen from among five bidders at the

Sept. 16 meeting of the economic development committee and approved by council on Sept. 22.

Wellington County’s current Drayton public works garage will be replaced with a new facility on or adjacent to the Township of Mapleton’s administration centre property.

County council has confirmed the roads committee decision to build a new shop on Mapleton Sideroad 16. The move will allow for sharing of some facilities between the county and the township, which is also planning to build a new shop at the location to replace one that burned to the ground in December.

Neil Driscoll was elected Mayor of Mapleton after out-polling Jim Curry in the Oct. 27 election. Elected to the positions of councillor were Dennis Craven, Michael Martin, Marlene Ottens and Lori Woodham.

November Wind turbine opponents questioned the results of a

federal study on wind turbine noise and health impacts that concludes there is no evidence of a link between exposure to turbines and a wide range of adverse health effects.

The two-year, $2-million Health Canada study, released on Nov. 6, concludes there is no evidence to link wind turbine noise to self-reported illnesses such as dizziness, tinnitus and migraines, or chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes. Likewise, no association was found between exposure to turbine noise and measures of stress such as blood pressure and heart rate.

Mapleton council approved the terms of a new lease allowing Drayton Entertainment’s continued use of the Festival Theatre. The current lease, which has a 25-year term, was set to expire on Dec. 31.

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OBITUARY MURRAY, Sherri-Lee (nee King); of Moorefield passed away peacefully at the Grand River Hospital on Thursday, December 18, 2014 in her 58th year. Beloved wife of Stephen Murray for 39 years. Loving mother of Brandon Murray of Moorefield and Shayne and Breanne Murray of Elora.

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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, January 2, 2015

Alma parade Santa’s final stop of the season before Christmas

Ready for Christmas – The Alma Santa Claus parade was held on Dec. 21. Clockwise from above: the Scott family and friends entertained friends with Christmas music along the parade route; the Broadfoot family enjoyed a traditional sleigh ride; Sparks, Brownies and Girl Guides ready to ride; Santa’s helpers guide Santa down the parade route; Steve Mitchell and family members from Clifford brought their team of horses to the parade; Dannika and Jamie Geddes sang Christmas carols with Carol Geddes on the Geddes Garage float; Nick Grose of Jolley’s Farm Toys unicycled his way through the parade. photos by Caroline Sealey

2014: The Year in Review - more amalgamation suggested

NOVEMBER - Bill Conway of Drayton, father of two-year-old Evan Conway, who is battling leukemia, donated blood with support from his children, Cody and Olivia, at a donor clinic held in honour of Evan on Nov. 24, 2014.

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE the Year Award at the group’s Nov. 18 dinner meeting. The award goes to an individual who demonstrates outstanding dedication and hard work toward advancing Optimism in the club and community. Club officials said Johnson, a member since 1975, has devoted an exceptional amount of time and “embodies the true spirit of giving.”

Outgoing Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale suggested at the final meeting of the outgoing council on Nov. 25 that further amalgamation may be neces-

sary to keep costs under control.

“We may have to look at further amalgamation to make some of these small communities more manageable,” said Whale.

“A municipality of 10,000 people isn’t really that big,” Whale added, noting municipalities 10 times the size of Mapleton are common in the province. “The question is how do we put that together so it’s effective, so that there is still local input, but we get some of those efficiencies of a bigger municipality?”

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“It’s going to be our job to see that the infrastructure is kept up and we have to do it financially responsibly,” he stated at the Dec. 1 inaugural meeting.

Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll, was sworn in as a county councillor at the Warden’s inaugural meeting on Dec. 12. Driscoll was appoint-

ed to the roads committee and the information, heritage and seniors committee. He was also appointed the county’s representative to the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.

The entire township council will serve as Mapleton’s committee of adjustment for the next four years. Council was split at the Dec. 9 meeting on the decision to serve as the committee, which deals with issues such as minor variance applications. During the last term of council, the committee was made up of citizen appointees.