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Work of local quilter currently on display at Wellington County Museum and Archives ABOYNE - Visitors to the Wellington County Museum and Archives can enjoy the colour, beauty and design of quilts by award-winning quilter Renske Helmuth of Mapleton until June 1. Helmuth designs a visual landscape of memories, travels and rural settings that reflect a wide range of experiences and stunning technical skills, museum officials state. Born in Friesland (Netherlands), Helmuth developed her artistic skills in teachers college where she was given instruction in needlework, knitting and crocheting. However, it wasn’t until she moved to Canada in 1970 that she discovered her true passion in appliquĂŠ quilting. “AppliquĂŠ is a compelling medium for exploring the colours and textures of the natural world. Wonderful fabric samples stir my imagination of what I can do,â€? she said. Helmuth and her husband raised their two children on a farm near Moorefield, where she continued to hone her skills as a quilter, designer and teacher. Rural themes and her
Quilt display - The work of award-winning quilter Renske Helmuth of Mapleton Township will be on display at the Wellington County Museum and Archives until June 1. submitted photo Friesian roots provide much of the inspiration but, inspired by her visits to Africa and Japan, she has incorporated the colours, fabrics and designs
that reflect the wider world of textile art. Many of the two dozen quilts on display embrace Continued on page 3
Curry joins race for mayor in Mapleton by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - There will be a race for mayor here in 2014. Incumbent Mapleton councillor Jim Curry has announced he will seek the top council post in the election this fall. Curry has been a member of Mapleton council since amalgamation and previously served on Drayton council, a position he was first elected to in 1993. Current Mapleton councillor Neil Driscoll has already announced he will be a candidate for mayor. Incumbent Mayor Bruce Whale has stated he does not plan to seek re-election. “This has been a couple of years in the planning,� Curry
JIM CURRY stated. “Knowing that Mayor Whale was stepping down, with my experience on council, which goes back close to 20 years ... I feel fairly strongly that I’ve got the leadership abilities to be an effective mayor,�
Curry added, noting he has chaired numerous committees of council. Curry says economic growth is the biggest challenge currently facing the township. “We have three developers that want to build more units. We have one developer that wants to build a golf course, but at the present time we’re maxed out at the lagoon.� Curry says he’s looking forward to the upcoming campaign for mayor. “I definitely respect Neil running and it’s been great working with him side by side since he came onto council. I really like what he’s done.� Municipal Election Day across Ontario will be Oct. 27.
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Council to turn back the clock, revert to pre-2010 MDS approach by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council indicated it plans to remove a controversial exemption from minimum distance separation (MDS) regulations in the township’s comprehensive zoning bylaw following a public meeting on a proposed amendment to the bylaw on Jan. 14. 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 has been the subject of considerable controversy over the past 18 months, 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 calls 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. The approach was the recommended option of three presented by Wellington County planner Mark Van Patter at the meeting. The option would
maintain an exemption from MDS 1 for all lots created by severance, and “lots of record,� but exclude checkerboard lots. Van Patter also suggested council consider requiring a rezoning, rather than a minor variance, for any property owners wishing to build on checkerboard lots in the Moorefield area, where the controversy over the exemption erupted. “We know that most if not all of the 29 lots (in the Moorefield area) would be unable to meet the MDS 1 requirement,� in relation to three existing livestock barns in the area, stated Van Patter in his report. “The area needs to be dealt with appropriately, given the conflict that occurred over recent minor variance applications on three lots across Wellington Road 10,� Van Patter continued. “Whatever conclusions council reaches can be put into a site-specific zone. Council may wish to consider whether development proposals for the area should be processed as a rezoning or a minor variance?� Councillor Mike Downey questioned the need to spell out the method of appeal in the bylaw. “I don’t know why we’re
Council confirms mail-in voting for 2014 municipal election
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Local residents will again vote by mail in the 2014 municipal election, council here has confirmed. Council passed a bylaw on Jan. 14 to authorize voting by mail for the 2014 municipal election, entering an agreement with DataFix to provide voteby-mail services, and an agreement with Dominion Voting
Systems to tabulate the voteby-mail ballots. Mapleton used mail-in ballots in the last municipal election in 2010. “It certainly worked well in the last election. We had positive feedback on the process in terms of privacy and that sort of thing,� said CAO Patty Sinnamon. She noted there were some
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voter list problems regarding students who were living away from home last time around and solutions are in the works to deal with that issue. Although the mail-in option will be in place, the bylaw also calls for a ballot return station to be established at the municipal administration centre for electors who prefer to deliver their ballots directly.
Clearing the ice - There’s no charge to use the ice at the “Cow Palace� in Alma, but skaters often have to provide some elbow grease to clear the surface. From left: Cathy Norris, Eric Norris and Michael Bain were busy shovelling on Jan. 17 so the boys could enjoy some PA-day shinny. photo by Patrick Raftis
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adding a couple of paragraphs in, that we don’t need. We’re going back to the former bylaw and we didn’t have any problem with that,â€? said Downey, adding, “You’re making a rule - but this is how you get around the rule ...â€? Downey also stated, “In the 14 years I’ve been sitting at this table, it’s the most contentious issue that I’ve had to deal with.â€? Other options presented by Van Patter in his report included: - maintaining the status quo and not applying MDS 1 to vacant lots under 9.9 acres; and - applying MDS to all vacant lots in the township. Van Patter pointed out that in Wellington County, Erin, Guelph-Eramosa, Minto and Wellington North all use the first approach. “Generally, this is the option that county planning favours. It is based on the principle that lots created legally should be accorded development rights,â€? he said. Centre Wellington is the only municipality that requires MDS 1 standards be applied to all lots. “If council should choose to go with option two (applying MDS to all lots), owners of vacant severed lots should be given notice of the rezoning. The option represents a significant departure from both the current and previous zoning bylaws,â€? Van Patter noted. Council directed Van Patter to prepare a comprehensive zoning bylaw amendment based on a return to the approach in the previous bylaw. During the public meeting, several local residents indicated they were in favor of the return to the previous approach. Mapleton farmer Liz Samis said she supported the approach, although ideally she would prefer to see MDS 1 applied to all lots in the township. Samis noted farming is “one of largest contributors to the local economy. “I want to speak in favor of anything that, in the future, will allow us, as farmers, to keep on making a living by farming,â€? she stated. “Every acre of prime agricultural land that we lose is an acre that we potentially lose to feed our country ‌ every acre that we lose to a house is lost to future generations. I think we need to think long term.â€? Moorefield area resident Continued on page 3
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GRCA posting ‘No Trespassing’ signs at storm-damaged parks, trails CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is posting “No Trespassing” signs on trails, parks and natural areas to urge people to stay out while crews continue to clean up from the Dec. 22 ice storm. The red and white signs read “No Trespassing: Dangerous conditions exist beyond this point - Area closed.” Thousands of trees were damaged during the ice storm on the 20,000 hectares of land owned by the GRCA. Dozens of staff, augmented by four private tree firms, have been working steadily since December to clear out hazardous trees and branches. In addition, trained and properly equipped volunteers belonging to snowmobile clubs have been working on some trails. But the damage is so heavy
Keep out - The GRCA is posting ‘No Trespassing’ signs at parks and trails around the watershed due to hazards created by the ice storm on Dec. 22. that some popular areas and trails may not see work crews for weeks. GRCA parks staff have authority under provincial law
to issue trespassing tickets. They haven’t written any yet, but could issue tickets to those who ignore requests to leave a property or return after having been asked to leave. The GRCA is also concerned about “do-it-yourselfers” who have been going onto trails and into parks to clear away debris so they can use the areas. “The problem is that while they may be moving branches and trees on the ground, they’re not clearing the material far enough away from the trails to be safe for snowmobilers,” GRCA officials state in a press release. “Nor are they dealing with the danger posed by hanging branches and leaning trees. The risk is that visitors could think a trail is safe but could be hit by falling debris or, in the
case of snowmobilers, run into newly-fallen branches or trees. This has been a problem particularly on the Elora-Cataract Trailway.” In cottage areas at Conestogo Lake and Belwood Lake, roads remained closed as of Jan. 17 and cottage owners asked to stay away until roads have been reopened. Updates will be provided regularly to the cottage associations. The latest status of other GRCA properties indicates: - Shade’s Mills Park (Cambridge) and Belwood Lake Park (Fergus) have opened for the season for icefishing, although the warm spell earlier this week disrupted activities. With the return
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FROM PAGE ONE Earl Campbell, who had previously outlined his objection July in a letter to the exemption Organizers of Mapleton the supported Mapleton n Drayton bysaid the and to hosted council, he Rodeo said theevent inaugural event ople participated inintended the on a soggy council’s approach. wasHowever, a terrific start to what they submitted photo Maureen Flynnhope will become annuHewitt disagreed withan re-instatal tradition in the township. ing MDS requirements. These An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 lots shall become a source of people tookfor part a variety tax revenue thein township. of events from Julyshould 5 to 7 -bea “Allowances total that may have supportive been even made to be flexible, walking tour, which included amp- higher were not for some wet most ofitall, uniform,” she the sites where Noeker’s Mill, point and, weatheradding, on the last day. stated, “It should not Drayton Tile Yard, the Casome theLocal resident Tyler matter if any lot was created nadian Flaxbecame Mill and Fox’s HoRobinson 1970 or later.”a national tel were located. group before champion. Robinson won said The 90-minute tourat betwas h the theFlynn-Hewitt disabled division the ter communication is needed followed by Arm refreshment and a his- Canadian Wrestling between farmers and country question period.in Timmins on n the Championships home owners. She also sugJune 29, in both ton’s gested “theplacing mayor,first council and the left arm the categoayed staff are and goingright to need wisries. of Solomon to work this men’s dom The 2013 Fox Run while advantage of Terry the opportunity e that all out.” scheduled for number Sept. 15. isch, to inspect the of peri- was “Don’t you large know we were Lead Louise Ellis nada granted entriesorganizer for show. thatthis a long time ago,” noted Business almost $25,000 was rael. quipped meeting liked Mayor Bruce Whale. in 2012 for much-needAs part of the business meetwere raised Alwyn and Lori Woodham, na- ed ing,cancer Clara research. Bauman reported on have mtake by the Tenders for theHorticultural 2013 pro2013 Ontario 1. of sidewalk and curb Association Convention held oted. gram achia in Thunder Bay. She related and that in 2012, OHA members had put in aONE total of 461,624 FROM PAGE volunteer techniques hours across the urite ‘sashiko’ (Japanese province. cro- embroidery on indigo-dyed Jo Houston the one. fabrics). Helmuthinformed is also known group about the fall 7 nuals for coordinating andDistrict designmeeting be held on nnia, ing quiltswhich for will the Mennonite Oct. 26 Relief in Guelph. and Central Committee. The museum next meeting will The and archives belocated held on Sept. 24 atRoad the mber is on Wellington Moorefield Optimist Hall. pre- 18 between Fergus and Elora. The meeting begin and at invi- Admission is bywill donation 7:15pm with mini-seminar arden the facility is aopen weekdays on “Gourds” ales. from 9:30am byto Hannah 4:30pmVeld. and are on always welcome. was 1Visitors to 5pm Saturdays and and Sundays. submitted by Linda Timmerman took
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taxpayers can’t afford tofarm pay who’s Moorefield-area more,” said has been at Pettapiece. the centre “That’s of the why I strongly this controversy over support the exempconstruction repair bill.” indicatedandthey tion, werewere in reviewed Mapleton council The Conservative MPPs support ofby the return to say the at the JulyLabour 9 meeting. Ontario’s Relations Act previous approach, but also A total of seven tenders fails to clearly define the role requested council consider were received with theallow low of public sectorrelief employers. A granting MDS to tender being submitted by GJR press release from Pettapiece’s for the expansion of their farmConstruction Kitchener, office states Ltd. thetheof “legal looping operation in future. at aInbid price of $73,991 plus hole has allowed certain unions a presentation at the pubHST. The high bidWoodham was preto certify municipalities and lic meeting, Lori sented by Nes-Crete Canada, school boards under collectiverequested confirmation their RR 5, Stratford, a bid bargaining rules atintended for property on Concession 10price will of $114,247 plus HST. private sector construction have “a site specific exemption A there-discovered companies. Under this pioneer closed from MDS 2 guidelines for cemetery inmunicipalities Drayton wasabutslattendering, and the three lots now created ed to declared official school boards are an forced to ting thebeproperty.” burial ground by the provincial contract all infrastructure projMayor Whale advised agency in charge oforganized funeral and ects to companies by Woodham that her request, “is burial services. Thethediscovery a specific union.” something outside amendoccurred during excavation “This practice ment we unfair are labour dealing with of a building lotsuggested in70a Drayton prevents roughly percent tonight.” Whale the subdivision Dec.to17, 2012. of qualified contractors from proposal be on given staff to Wellington OPP at the working our reported bridges, water put on an on agenda for council to time that initially two pieces of treatment and public deal with atfacilities a future meeting. wood were– dug whichthey apbuildings just up because
Brant and Byng (note: these parks are normally closed during the winter). All rail-trails remain closed including Elora-Cataract, Cambridge-Paris, SC Johnson Trail (Paris to Brantford) and Brantford-Hamilton. Four nature centres Laurel Creek (Waterloo), Guelph Lake, Shade’s Mills (Cambridge) and Apps’ Mill (near Brantford) - are open for school classes and GRCAorganized events. Visitors are discouraged from walking on their own along trails or in wooded areas. All unpaid admission areas remain closed including Puslinch and Starkey Hill (Guelph).
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Severe weather impacts blood supply; donors urgently needed at local clinic DRAYTON - Extreme weather conditions across much of the country at the end of December and into the New Year have forced Canadian Blood Services (CBS) to cancel 24 blood donor clinics. Cancelled clinics have resulted in a lost opportunity of collect the Legislative to over 1,200 Assembly, donations. officers the aCrown, “It’s of been stormyjudges, start coroners, gaolers, keepers of to 2014. While we’ve weathhouses correction, priests, ered theofstorm by leveraging clergymen, ministersto of the our national reserves ensure gospel needs of any patient aredenomination, met, we now barristers, attorneys, solicitors, need Canadians to help replenin practice, membersby of the ish national supplies bookmedical profession, and professors ing an appointment giving and teachers of universities, blood in January,” says Mark colleges andvice-president schools, all millDonnison, of ers, and firemen belonging to donor relations. anyAregular company. bloodfiredonor clinic is To be ineligible to vote planned Drayton at one the had to be male, 21 years of Community Christian School age, at 35a land Highowner Street(as ondescribed Jan. 27 for a2:30 candidate) or a tenant, from to 7:30pm. resident in the municipality for the previous 12 month period before the date of the writ
of colder weather, Shade’s reopened Jan. 17. Belwood will reopen when ice conditions are safe. Visitors are urged to stay out of forested areas; - Laurel Creek Park (Waterloo) opened briefly last weekend for skiing, but had to close because of the warm weather earlier this week. It will remain closed until snow conditions improve; and - Pinehurst Lake Park (between Paris and Cambridge) remains closed due to heavy tree damage. It’s uncertain if it will open at all this season All other GRCA paidadmission parks remain closed, including Conestogo Lake, Elora Gorge, Elora Quarry, Guelph Lake, Rockwood,
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coupons from your favourite grocery store. Just make sure these are for items you would buy anyway. At the store: - try canned or frozen. During these cold months, when local produce is hard to find, the canned and frozen versions will save you money and are equally nutritious. You can use exactly the amount you need which will help cut down waste. Remember to rinse canned foods well to remove the salt or syrup that they are often packed in. Also try powdered or evaporated milk in
soups, mashed potatoes, desserts, or casseroles to help save you even more money; - try one or more vegetarian meals a week. Beans, legumes, eggs and tofu tend to be much cheaper than meat, fish, or poultry (see a delicious vegetarian soup recipe below). Another option is eating a smaller portion of meat, fish or poultry - it will help your cholesterol and your wallet; - think about how you are going to use food before you buy it . It’s estimated Canadians throw out $14 billion worth of Continued on page 5
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Paging Solomon
Not only are they about to turn back the proverbial clock, Mapleton council might even have a chance to get the figurative horse back into the barn, albeit somewhat the worse for wear. At the Jan. 14 meeting, council indicated it plans to remove a controversial exemption from minimum distance separation (MDS) regulations in the township’s comprehensive zoning bylaw The effect of the exemption on properties around Moorefield has been well documented in the Community News since the topic was raised by local farm owners Alwyn and Lori Woodham at a September 2012 council meeting. Since the bylaw was changed, homes have been built or approvals provided for construction on several lots along Wellington Road 10, within MDS 1 range of the Woodham’s barn. Clearly, it was not the intention of the council of the day to allow such development to occur. All the currently-active members of that council admitted at that Sept. 25, 2012 meeting they were unaware they were agreeing to the MDS waiver when the bylaw was passed. The Woodhams are now seeking a site specific exemption from MDS 2 requirements, in relation to those properties, that would come into play should the farm operation be expanded in the future. Allowing the Woodhams the requested exemption might just be the fairest resolution to the issue for all concerned. The lot owners in question now have either their homes built, or the necessary approvals in place to do so. The exemption could allow the livestock operation on the Woodham property to be expanded without facing MDS-based objections from those residents, but still leave the property constrained by the proximity of the Moorefield urban boundary, which would likely preclude too onerous an expansion. A perfect solution - sorry, no such thing in this case - but perhaps the fairest one possible under the circumstances. At the Jan. 14 council meeting, a member of the public gallery suggested council would need “the wisdom of Solomon” to sort out this MDS mess. It’s an apt reference, as there appears no obvious way to fully please everyone involved in this instance. However, since the ancient monarch isn’t currently offering consulting services in this jurisdiction (as far as we know), local elected officials will have to go it alone on this one. Hopefully, their next decision will stand the test of time. Patrick Raftis
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TAKE NOTICE of the following change for The Corporation of the Township of Mapleton Regular Council Meeting:
VACANCY REBATE
COUNCIL G MEETINGE TIME CHAN
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 Township office.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014:
9:00 a.m. start
This regularly scheduled meeting of council scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. has been changed to start at 9:00 a.m.:
Deadline to apply for a rebate for the 2013 taxation year is February 28, 2014. Please note that such properties are subject to inspection. If you require additional information please contact the municipal office at 519-638-3313 Ext. 22.
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9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Closed Session Personal information about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees, Re: CAO Clerk’s Confidential Report 2014-03 – Organizational Review 10:30 a.m. – 12:00, Open Session – 2014 Budget 1:00 p.m., Open Session – Regular Business of Council
An agenda will be available on the Township of Mapleton web-site - www.mapleton.ca prior to the meeting. Council, Staff and Press will receive their Agenda by email circulation.
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.
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Tuesday, February 25, 2014
9:00 a.m. – Regular Meeting of Council (Closed meeting at 9:00 a.m., Open meeting starting at 10:30 a.m. – see notice above) 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting of Council Meeting cancelled OGRA/ROMA Conference
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Hydro electric power in the township The first grist, saw and planing mills of the township were located on waterways. By the late 1800s, the mills were mostly powered by gasoline engines. Some enterprising mill owners installed dynamos that produced electric power for their business and to sell to homes and stores nearby. Brothers John and Peter Pollock purchased the saw and grist mill at Drayton in 1891 and by 1895 had installed a dynamo to provide electric power for their mill and some stores and homes in the village. A petition of 140 ratepayers persuaded council to install five arc street lights at the main corners of the business section. Those lights had a carbon stick that had to be replaced each morning.
The cost of power for the street lights for the year 1896 was $69.73. By 1904, one Robert Wells was supplying electric power from his plant on Main Street West, beside the Conestoga River. Two years later, Roland Hube, an electrician, took over the plant. At a public meeting in 1907 the citizens demanded more electric power and that same year Mr. Hube built an addition to his plant. The municipality took over the responsibility of the electric light plant in 1909, with Roland Hube remaining as the operator. When the Canadian Flax Mills put up their new mill in 1911 they installed a 1,200-light dynamo, with 110 voltage, to serve the village. Flax Mill employees would operate the electric plant. The lights would be on from dusk
to 12 midnight and come on again at 5am and stay on until 8am. By the end of that year part of the village had been “turned on.” Lines had been strung and electric power was available to the whole village by the end of 1912. The Flax Mill announced that they had irons to rent and would turn the power on for three hours every Tuesday afternoon to heat them. Some homes and stores, the town hall and at least one church were hooked up to electric power. It must have been a slow process to convince the home and store owners to convert to electric power for in January 1914, the local newspaper reported that the revenue produced was not paying the expenses of operating the plant. The village was canvassed and new users secured
April and May 1917, Drayton council held special meetings to consider the costs and to prepare a bylaw to be placed before the electorate for their vote on June 5. The result was approval, with only one vote against. The Flax Mill announced they would close the Drayton electric light plant in May of 1917, however they were persuaded to continue to provide service until the village was brought into the provincial network. While the locals had envied those in Elmira on the provin-
to substantially increase the revenue. The Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission was formed in 1910 and power from Niagara had reached Berlin (Kitchener). By 1913 hydro electrical power had reached Elmira and local citizens were “praying for the day” when allday reliable power would reach the area. 1917 was the year the Ontario Hydro Electric Commission sent representatives to the area to encourage local urban areas to hook up to the provincial system. In
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cial system, the provincial system power lines were actually constructed from Palmerston to Drayton and Moorefield. The area was hooked up to power generated at Niagara Falls in early 1918 and the Moorefield village trustees and a committee appointed by Drayton council, and after 1924, an elected three-man commission, would manage the local systems. Over the years the rural areas of the township gradually obtained electrical power, provided by Ontario Hydro. submitted by Jean Campbell
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Eating well on a budget FROM PAGE THREE unwanted leftovers each year. Will you use the leftovers for lunch the next day? Maybe use the leftover chicken on a salad? Give some thought before you put those perishables in your cart; and - try store brands. Generic versions of big brands are usually just as great and they don’t have to increase the prices to pay for those expensive marketing campaigns. Look high and low on the shelves to find the lower-priced store brands. These tips will get you started but for more information check out eatrightontario. ca for budget-friendly ideas. You can also call them at 1-877-510-5102 and ask them to send free resources. Nutritious soup Try this delicious and nutritious Chunky Lentil Soup recipe adapted from Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Cooking. It serves eight people and costs about $1 per serving. One tip: buy spices from bulk stores. You end up spending cents on spices versus $6 for a bottle you end up using a few times. This saves money and keeps spices fresh. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups French lentils, picked over and rinsed 2 tbsp canola or olive oil 1 lg yellow onion, chopped 2 cups diced butternut squash (¼-inch dice) 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 cups water ½ tsp salt
pinch of smoked paprika or chili powder torn fresh basil leaves, for garnish Directions: Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large pot, add the lentils, and cook for 20 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat, then add onion and cook until tender, about three minutes. Stir in the squash, tomatoes, and water and continue cooking until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the lentils and stir them in, along with the salt and smoked paprika. Let the soup return to a gentle simmer, then taste and adjust the seasoning if you need. Serve topped with basil and a little parmesan cheese if you have it. Nutrition facts (per serving): 192 calories, Fat: 4.1g (0.6g sat, 0g trans), sodium: 210mg, carbohydrate: 31g (fibre: 6g, sugar: 2.2g), protein: 10g. For more information about any of the free services offered by the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team, visit www. mmfht.ca or call the Drayton office at 519-638-2110 or Clifford office at 519-3274777. Like us on facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow us on twitter (@MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area.
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton
Good foundations Any builder will tell you the most important part of any building is its foundation, the footing on which rests its weight. The most gorgeous barn or house will soon crumble and crack if it has not been built on a firm and immovable foundation. In the early ‘80s our family lived in Winnipeg in a little “wartime” story-and-a-half house. Every summer as the dirt dried out more and more the basement walls and floor of the house would move. Indeed there was a crack in the basement floor that would sometimes be just a crack and sometimes a crevice ¼ to ½ inch wide. But always with the rains of autumn the gaps and crevices would more or less disap-
pear till the next summer. As a rookie Westerner, such house issues at first caused me significant concern. After a couple of years and plenty of reassurance from real Winnipegers that such basement liveliness was pretty well the norm in older homes in the Peg, I was able to relax and go with the “flow”. It did however leave me wondering what kind of foundation our house had. I understand that it is now common practice in Winnipeg construction to build surer foundations: steel or concrete pilings that go below the “gumbo-line” to anchor the house on immovable footings and thus prevent the kind of “floating” suffered by older homes. What is obvious with buildings used to be obvious about most things in life: good foundations are an irreplaceable necessity. If you want to be a musician you have to study scales and chords and time sig-
natures. If you want to be a dairy farmer you have to know about dairy cow biology, nutrition and health care, not to mention knowing how to grow enough food to feed your critters. If you want to be a doctor you have to study anatomy, and pharmacology, and epidemiology. And if you want to be a decent human being who is a responsible member of the human family, you have to … That’s a sentence that is hard to complete because there is very little consensus nowadays on what defines a “decent human being,” even on whether one is obligated to be that, and then on what is needed to be one. We live in an age of radical individualism whose philosophy is that all of us are free to be and do whatever we want as long as we don’t step on someone else’s toes. One of my favourite writers, Stanley Hauerwas, says that our civi-
lization has gotten to the point where it is unable to say that the raising of children is of any greater moral significance or meaning than the racing of cars. Another way to say this is that “post-modernism” – the name given to the world view of this era – has said that foundations do not matter, that we are not beholden to or limited by the traditions and wisdom and faith of the past, that all truth is relative and each of us is free to pursue truth as we perceive it or not to pursue truth at all. All of us, whether we consciously buy into this philosophy or not, have been deeply affected by it. Just think about how our attitudes and beliefs about marriage, sexuality, family, community, ethical issues, and religious belief have changed over the past 30 years. Change itself is not always wrong or negative, but change
that is not built on firm foundations is like a house built on swampland – it may look good at first, but will not withstand the test of time. In our culture more and more people have left the foundations of their family and faith traditions but have not replaced them with sturdy alternatives. Daily and long-term decisions are not made on the basis of the wisdom, experience, and religious beliefs of generations of people in our family, cultural, and civilization backgrounds, but on what pleases “me” and on what “I” want to do. At first glance there would appear to be great freedom in this, for the individual can do whatever they please. However upon further reflection and experience it becomes evident that this freedom from foundations actually results in life that is lived under the tyranny of the selfish, the popular, the unregulated appetites of our
bodies, the entertaining, etc. It is life that does not nurture loving relationships nor community nor responsibility nor true human happiness. There is no doubt that the historic foundations of our families, cultures, religions, and civilization had lots of warts and shortcomings. But to leave them behind without alternative footings in their place has left our society and many of our lives hurting and shallow. We have gone through an era of tearing down and throwing away. Maybe it’s time to start rebuilding the foundations we have neglected and discarded, to focus more on what is good and worth preserving and nurturing. And it begins with each of us looking under our own feet – are there sure and firm foundations that uphold and support my life or am I adrift like a house built on a swamp?
Renowned biblical scholar returns to speak at Drayton Reformed Church DRAYTON - Worldrenowned biblical scholar, speaker and teacher Ray Vander Laan is returning to the Drayton Reformed Church March 7 to 9. The theme and topic for the conference is “Kingdoms in Conflict” a presentation about the Jewish Gospel in a Roman world. Over the past 30 years, Vander Laan has led study seminars in Israel attended by
thousands and is well known as the host of the That the World May Know video series and creator of the a RAY VANDER LAAN Faith Lessons video series with focus on the family. Vander Laan’s Christian education gave him a thorough training in the Bible yet it
remained largely “head knowledge” until his first visit to Israel in 1975. He has been actively involved with studying and teaching the Bible in light of the culture in which God inspired it, using the methods of Jewish education and inspiring many, including wellknown Pastor Rob Bell of the popular NOOMA video series. “While I have been immersed in the study of the world of the Bible from the greatest scholars, it is the gift
of teaching that God has given me. My calling is to present their scholarship to people today in a language they can understand. Their knowledge of the text is deepened as they discover the ancient message is as real today as the day it was written. The eastern mind is not satisfied knowing about God. The eastern mind hungers for an authentic experience of God in everyday life. That is the focus of my ministry,” states Vander Laan.
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Vander Laan’s seminars zero in on how Jesus’ words, actions and teaching methods were in keeping with the customs and traditions of the Jewish culture. He emphasizes the need to align 21st century culture and attitudes with the time and culture of Jesus’ world, and includes a lot of humour and visuals in his talks. “I have a special interest in using my teaching ability and background to understand and share the message of Scripture through the window of its language, culture, history and geography.” he says. “My prayer is that my teaching will encourage people to confront our culture with the message of God. Seeing God’s Word in its Jewish context helps equip Christians to impact their own culture with the power of God’s Word. The ancient perspective can serve to make God’s Word intensely relevant and our calling to be
his disciples more urgent.” Vander Laan’s 2010 and 2012 Drayton Conferences packed the sanctuary of The Drayton Reformed Church, with attendees coming from as far as Rochester New York, so early registration is recommended. There will be an early registration discount for those who register by Feb. 1, and special family and student rates are available. Refreshments and lunch are included in the registration fee; childcare however is not provided. Vander Laan will also be preaching during the regular Sunday morning worship service at 10am on March 9, which is open to everyone. For more information about the conference or for registration details, visit www. draytonreformedchurch.org, email: rvlconference@draytonreformedchurch.org or phone 519-343-3647.
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“May you be blessed with many more!”
Please join us in celebrating her birthday:
Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 2-4pm at St James United Church, Rothsay Please make your presence your present
Love you forever, Ellie-Noel, Hetty-Ed-Kim, Tyla-Wes-Quinn, Marina-Darren-Mieke
s and joy, With thankfulnes the family of
Christian Reformed Church
d Grace Zoer n a k n a H wish them a
Happy 60th Anniversary!
Jan. 22, 1954 - Jan. 22, 2014 You’re invited to an open house Saturday, Jan. 25, 2-4 p.m. Drayton Christian Reformed Church. Best wishes only, please.
Sharing God’s Grace and Hope 88 Main Street East, Drayton www.draytoncrc.org
Sunday, January 26 10:00am: Pastor Les will lead worship Romans 12:1-13 Devoted to One Another 7:30pm: Pastor Les will lead worship Ezra 7:1-10 Ezra: Taking Devotions Seriously
A SPECIAL INVITATION Please join us for evening worship every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays.
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grandfather of Jade. Brother of Doris Dewberry. Predeceased by his parents Melvin and Leta (Fletcher) Kelley and brother Ronald. Wayne dedicated 25 years to the Acton Volunteer Fire Department, and was a linesman for 30 years with the Oakville Public Utilities Commission. Cremation has taken place, a private family service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Foster, J. Alan; of Palmerston passed away peacefully at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in his 69th year. Remembered by Barbara (Smook) Foster. Father of Krista and her husband Mike Kemp of Waterloo, Jonathan Foster and his wife Christie of Palmerston and Andrew Foster and his wife Kelly of China. Grandfather of Lilly, Connor, Erica, Abby, Mason and Logan. Brother of Peter and Nancy Foster, Susan and Sandy Bertoli and Tim Foster. Fondly remembered by his friends. To honour Alan’s wishes
cremation has taken place. Please join Alan’s family for an afternoon of celebration and memories of Alan at the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family would like thank the staff of the Palmerston Hospital and District Hospital for the compassionate care that they showed over the past weeks. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Palmerston Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Main (Ahlers), Ann Margaret; of R.R. #2, Moorefield passed away peacefully at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Monday, January 20, 2014 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Michael Main for 55 years. Loving mother of Kathleen and her husband Roger Mitchell of R.R. #2, Drayton, Susan Etherington of St. Catharines, Michael Robb Main and his wife Juliana of Aurora and Ian Main of R.R. #2 Moorefield. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer and Greg Porter of R.R. #2 Drayton, Philip Mitchell and Candice Leyland of Waterloo; Christopher Etherington and Robert Etherington and his friend Nicole all of St. Catharines; Christina Main and her friend Roman and Jonathan Main all of Aurora. Much loved great grandmother of
Aiden and Abigail Porter. Sister of Patricia Jarvis of Sarnia and John Ahlers and Donna Little of Vancouver B.C. Sister-in-law of Robb and Carole Main of Arizona. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Herbert and Ethel (Highmoor) Ahlers. Brother Roy Ahlers, sister-in-law Marion Taylor. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Thursday, January 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, January 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. To honour Ann’s wishes cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Lung Association or the Palmerston Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, January 24, 2014
Cattlemen host annual meeting, recognize 4-H award recipient
by Meagan Leonard ALMA - The Wellington County Cattlemen’s Association (WCCA) held its annual meeting in Alma last weekend to reflect on the past year and to celebrate the contribution of community youth to the beef industry. The highlight of the Jan. 17 celebration was the presentation of the Ron Wooddisse Memorial Award, given to its third recipient, Michael Cook of Orton. The award is presented each year to the most improved Wellington County 4-H Beef Club member. Cook was attending the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, and could not attend to accept the award, but still managed to pass along some words of gratitude. “It is truly a privilege to be the third recipient of this award, and for me, a great ending to my 4-H career,” Cook said in a letter read by Huron County Calf Club president Brad Knight. “This award is a great acknowledgment of 4-H participation in our county and has topped off a fantastic 2013
year.” Runners up for the 2013 honour were Alexa Avelar, Adam Black and Valerie Wallace (also unable to attend the event). Award presenter Mary Ellen Wooddisse offered words of encouragement for 4-H members in attendance. “So many times with school, 4-H, sports and in life, it’s that one extra degree of effort that separates the good from the great,” she said. “The only thing that stands between a person and what they want in life is the will to try and having the faith to believe that it is possible. Having a clearly defined goal can capture the imagination and inspire passion, it can cut through the fog like a beacon in the night.” Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was also in attendance to congratulate the winner and commend members of the cattlemen’s association for their work. “Your industry is never without challenge as we know, and you have a great story to tell - one of resilience, deter-
Cattlemen gathering - The Wellington County Cattlemen’s Association held its annual general meeting in Alma on Jan. 17. Club members and officials were joined by Wellington County 4-H Beef Club members and guests: MPPs Ted Arnott and Randy Pettapiece, MP Michael Chong and Mary Ellen Wooddisse, who announced that Michael Cook of Orton was the recipient of the Ron Wooddisse Memorial Award. photo by Meagan Leonard
mination … innovation, hard work … and a willingness to partner with other organizations to get things done,” said
Arnott. “And in the end there is a delicious, healthy and safe product; the best beef in the
whole world.” Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece and Wellington-Halton Hills MP
Michael Chong were also present for the award presentation, along with Rob Unsworth WCCA advisory councillor.
OPP/student hockey game Feb. 18 in Palmerston Bowl for Kids kicks off
by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON - Local students and police officers will hit the ice next month to raise funds and awareness for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). MADD Wellington County will host the second annual Kate McNally Memorial Student vs. Police Hockey Game at the Palmerston Community Centre on Feb. 18. The game will feature a mixed team of Norwell District Secondary School students against a squad made up of Wellington County OPP and Guelph
Police Service officers. The event is held in memory of Kate McNally, a former Norwell student who was killed four years ago by a drunk driver. Last year’s inaugural event raised over $1,200, the most ever for any MADD fundraiser in Wellington County. However, Kate’s mother, Lise McNally, a director of MADD Wellington County, says the game is largely about raising awareness of the organization in this area, particularly in the northern portion of the county. “Actually I think it’s even more so our
goal, because a lot of people don’t even realize MADD is in Wellington County,” she stated. McNally said the game also helps build good relations between students and police. Wellington OPP will be setting up a display featuring a police motorcycle, snowmobile and other equipment and local firefighters will have a fire truck on display at the game. Admission is $5, with proceeds going to help MADD’s efforts to prevent drinking and driving. The puck drops at 7pm.
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