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Consultants present timeline for wastewater capacity boost

By Patrick Raftis

Stuffie Sleepover - The 2nd annual PA Day Stuffie Sleepover began on Jan. 26 at the Drayton library.

The event was held to celebrate Family Literacy Day on Jan 27. After participating in activities, tucking the stuffies into bed and singing them a good night song, youngsters left the stuffies behind for a sleepover at the library and picked them up the following day. Leah Frey of Stirton and her stuffie, Star, were among the particpants. The children received a journal of the stuffies’ adventures in the library overnight. The stuffies were caught on camera checking out the fridge, working on the computers, playing with blocks and using the photocopier.

Photo by Caroline Sealey More photos on page 8.

MAPLETON – The township now has a plan and a timeline for wastewater capacity expansion to alleviate a long-standing development freeze.

However, the project, which could see some capacity released to allow development by year’s end, still isn’t moving fast enough for some Mapleton council members.

EXP, a consulting firm hired to guide the township through a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for wastewater servicing, presented an update on the project at the Jan. 23 Mapleton council meeting.

EXP project coordinator Jean Louis Gaudet told council the EA is now complete, with no follow-up orders received following the issuance of a notice of completion on Nov. 17.

That means the township is free to proceed with the recommendations in the Class EA, which include: - expanding influent capacity of the township’s wastewater pollution control plan to 1,300m3/day; and

- expanding the discharge period (currently spring and fall) into January and February.

The EA recommendations also include installing a submerged attached growth reactor (SAGR) system in part of the lagoon system as well as a new alum mixing tank and a new blower building.

A pump station in the wastewater collection system is to be upgraded for planned new wastewater capacity and long-term issues with inadequate forcemain pressure.

A two-stage process is being recommended for the capacity expansion.

The initial stage would see the township work toward an interim re-rating to 900m3/ day (from the current 750m3/ day). This initial re-rating would be based on the existing performance of the pollution control plan, including optimization efforts such as the recent installation of new blowers to improve aeration and planned improvements to the phosphorous removal process.

Gaudet told council that by the end of February, a technical review with the Ministry

of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) Surface Water Group will be conducted, followed by design work and an Environmental Compliance Application (ECA) in February/March.

ECA approval is anticipated by this summer, with the tender and construction of pollution control plant improvements expected to take place in the fall.

The consultant explained the technical review is needed because of an MOECC requirement to collect additional background river water quality data related to the planned January and February discharges.

After initial upgrades are completed, work would begin toward ECA approval for phase two, upgrading to the 1,300m3/day target.

This would include continued river water monitoring and a EA addendum to revisit the receiving water impact and affirm the assimilative capacity of the Conestogo River. This would be followed by detailed design and construction of upgrades sometime in 2019.

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County goes round and round on roundabout Teviotdale project back in plan as council rejects committee recommendation

By Patrick Raftis GUELPH – The on-again, off-again Teviotdale roundabout is back on Wellington County’s 2018 construction roadmap.

County councillors agreed on Jan. 25 to proceed with the project this year, despite a roads committee recommendation to cancel the project.

The project had been considered in 2017 budget deliberations but at the Oct. 26, 2017 county council meeting, roads committee chair councillor Gary Williamson explained the project for the intersection of Wellington Roads 109, 7 and 123 had been dropped lower on the budget priority list in favour of addressing safety concerns with a roundabout at the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 9 between Drayton and Palmerston.

The 8/9 intersection, in the midst of an S-bend curve,

borders Perth County, which was not prepared to proceed with the project, so the roads committee initially went back to the original plan of building a roundabout at Teviotdale.

However, following discussion at the Jan. 9 roads committee meeting, committee members approved a resolution to remove the $1.3-million dollar project from the 2018 construction schedule but leave the $429,000 levy for the project in the budget. “The committee asked staff to review all upcoming intersection improvements in the construction forecast and confirm Teviotdale was actually the first priority,� explained Williamson at the Jan. 25 meeting. “However, the committee did not want to hold up the budget process. We also recognize that we have all sorts of intersection work that needs to be done so the deci-

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sion was made to leave the $429,000 levy portion of the budget intact, in the budget, and based on what the report is coming back from staff, we can use the money toward the next priority, which could indeed be the Teviotdale roundabout.�

Councillor George Bridge said, “I was a little concerned when I saw that Teviotdale roundabout had been pulled out.�

Bridge said he agreed the previous plan to replace the Teviotdale project with the WR 8/9 project, but when Perth did not come up with funds, he felt the Teviotdale project was “the next logical one.�

Councillor Neil Driscoll, mayor of Mapleton, noted “there was a great discussion� the Jan. 9 meeting.

He said the main reason for the committee’s decision to pull the Teviotdale project “was they weren’t 100 per

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cent sure, how does staff give us that recommendation?

How do you gather numbers that this needs to be done versus another intersection or another project in Wellington County? It is one-point three million dollars.�

Driscoll cited a report from Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson that was presented at the Jan. 23 Mapleton council meeting, and additional information subsequently obtained from the Minto fire department, indicating there have been 17 major collisions at the WR 8/9 intersection (S-bends) resulting in serious injuries over the past 20 years. “And in Parker, (at) county roads 8 and 12, where I would highly suggest you spend your $1.3 million, we’ve had 30,� said Driscoll. “And just for interest sake, at Teviotdale intersection, in the last 20 years we’ve responded to three calls and

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While Driscoll said he agrees with the staff determination that the Teviotdale intersection needs to be made more safe, he stated, “In my mind, and I’m no engineer, I admit that I go through that intersection daily and I don’t find a problem.�

Driscoll said he favoured not only taking the Teviotdale project off the schedule, but the levy funding out of the budget as well. “We can save our taxpayers a lot of money by taking out the levy portion of that budget,� he stated. “I know our council at home supports not putting it there because our residents have spoken to us. They read it in the paper and they said, ‘No, you don’t need this.’�

Councillor Doug Breen said he wanted to know if the Teviotdale roundabout “is the number one concern in the county� in terms of

intersections. “Is this the one we need to do right now, today?� said Breen, who indicated he did not support taking the money out of the budget, regardless of whether the project proceeds. “It needs to be there for whatever intersection is (the number one priority), and if this is it, this is it.�

Breen continued, “Mayor Driscoll said that it certainly seems that the locals didn’t want it. I’ve heard contrary opinions from Minto township and I’ve heard contrary positions from other people anecdotally, so basically I’m discounting all of that and going with the experts on this. “If the locals think it’s necessary or not necessary is less of a concern to me than whether our engineers, whether our staff or whether MTO standards think it is.�

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Sledge hockey team wins London tourney PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, August 13, 2010 LONDON - Last weekend the Woolwich Thrashers junior and intermediate Sledge Hockey teams travelled to London, to participate in the London Blizzard Sledge Hockey Tournament.

The event attracted clubs from as far away as Edmonton and the Swedish Paralympic team in the intermediate division.

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Drayton thumps Community 8-2 LISTOWEL 3 MISSIONARY 3 Listowel grabbed the lead from the first shot of the game. A quick shot by Zach Gingrich put Listowel on the score board. Phil Shantz and Josh Shantz assisted.

Missionary tied the game skills andthrough confidence at an midway the period. early age”into saidthe Ms.top Tanis.

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Nathan Holland and Matt Martin assisted.

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MYC’s interactive system motivates and engages parents and children, nurturing family bonds and delivering valuable Sledge success - The Woolwich Junior Thrashers won the London Blizzard Sledge Hockey Tournament co-learning experiences while Jan. 25 to 28. The team includes two Drayton players, Troy Clemmer (middle row, seventh from left) and developing a firm, fundamental Brandon Lalonde understanding of(middle music. row, second from right), and Hunter Karn (middle row, sixth from left) of Fergus.

Submitted photos A unique aspect of MYC is the parent learns along with the its first game of the weekend tual intermediate C+ divi- round. The Thrashers held child because they are so 2-2 with the involved.

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In Sunday’s semi-final, the game to the “I am the Buffalo teacher Sabres, once a weekend on Friday with a Thrashers found themselves 2-0 victory over the Hamilton 2-0, andthey lost the of week; are final the game at-home the weekend to the even- Sledgehammers. Success con- up against the Cruisers ‘coach’ several1-0days a week,” Brampton, tinued morning, Festive on funSaturday - Students at MusicJuniors for Youngfrom Children enjoy a piano-keyboard program for she said. winning 4-0 to move ontophoto the the Thrashers the Christmas concert defeated every year. submitted An initial goal for each of as children as young as 3½ in a final. In the junior division Ms. Tanis’ students is to devel- Elmvale Cubs 6-0. group setting. final, the Thrashers played In mittens the final “I loved the idea of group op the happy habit of practic- paper Of course, special holiforround-robin five happy spring. lessons, since it’s always more ing. She encourages her stu- practices. the same Hamilton team are incorporated intothey Ms. The mittens were game, the Thrashers took on days fun to explore and learn in a dents to practice by giving a placed classes, game. such as on London the studioBlizzard wall in the beat inMYC their opening the host in Tanis’ group, regardless of the topic,” special “super duper” sticker shape of thefought 5 Olympic rings.

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Councillors question pace of wastewater capacity expansion plan » FROM PAGE 1

“One of reasons why it’s being proposed to do it in two phases is the MOE want to have additional data on the condition of the Conestogo River,” and its ability to accept additional material “without having a negative impact,” explained Gaudet.

“Because we’re proposing to discharge in January and February, and there’s not a lot of background river water data for those months, the MOE didn’t feel comfortable giving a full go-ahead.”

Among the benefits of the two-phase approach, said Gaudet, is that “it allows the township to release some more development units with some minimal capital work at the facility.”

The phased approach will also help the township manage the cost of the upgrades, he added.

Gaudet told council “there won’t be a whole lot of additional capital works required,” in order to meet the 900m3/day flow target.

“By fall of 2018 you should be able to issue tenders for construction and by the end of 2018 you should have construction being completed,” he stated.

Councillor Dennis Craven objected to the proposed timeline.

“It looks like at least another year before we can even see much happening here. Why is it taking so long?” he asked.

EXP linear infrastructure lead Arun Jain respond-

ed that a technical review over the next few months is required to convince the MOECC the plant can discharge into the river in January and February without negative impact.

“Through our analysis, we can prove that we can do that,” said Jain.

Part of the delay in reaching the current point, Jain added, was in convincing the ministry to accept the winter discharges. Twice, he noted, there was six months of turnaround time before the township’s position was accepted by the ministry.

“The good news is they accepted our analysis. They accepted our contention that January and February discharge can be allowed … It has taken time but they have come around,” said Jain.

Craven said, “I was under the impression that this should have all been in place and done by now and it’s going to be another year.”

“Absolutely, I share your frustration,” replied Jain.

“It’s been a long journey ... the good thing is we are seeing progress.”

Craven expressed concern about the consultants’ use of the term, “should be ready” in terms of the timeline.

“We’ve been hearing this for quite some time. There’s still no guarantee that it’s going to be ready in a year, is there?” he asked.

“At this point in time, we don’t see any risk, really,” said Jain. “We don’t expect any surprises. It’s just the

process time.”

Councillor Marlene Ottens asked if the consultants felt potential “turnover in the ministry” due to the provincial election scheduled for June 7 could result in further delays.

“I don’t believe so. I don’t think the political process will really impact the approval process,” Jain stated.

Councillor Lori Woodham asked, “When will we be able to tell our builders that they can build again?”

Jain replied, “As soon as

the consultants and township officials were “proactive in laying out what our thought process was.

“So that gives us confidence in terms of moving forward,” he stated.

Mayor Neil Driscoll expressed concern the required pumping station upgrades were not included earlier in the process. He also wondered why the upgrade to 900m3/day capacity couldn’t be facilitated sooner, given the minor nature of the remaining upgrades.

‘It looks like at least another year before we can see much happening here. Why is it taking so long?’

- Mapleton councillor Dennis Craven

we have ECA approval at the end of construction.”

Councillor Michael Martin wanted to know if goals in the plan are “manageable and achievable” targets. “I know it’s going to be another year, but I would say that the timelines are still fairly aggressive,” said Martin.

“Is it fair to assume that the heavy slugging and all that stuff, the waiting around part, is for the most part over with - that you’ve got assurances?”

Jain explained the timeline was developed based on input from a pre-consultation meeting with ministry officials in November, at which

“Part of us hiring you was finding out about our pumping station,” said Driscoll.

“This council has already put forward a very aggressive budget and finance plan so we can finance the project. But now there’s another project included and my fear is that if you come back or Burnside (engineering firm RJ Burnside) comes back and says its going to take $2 million to upgrade that pipe and pumping station, where are we supposed get that from?

“We can only go so many times to our ratepayers for money. Our developers are out on a limb. They’ve been waiting 18 years for this project.

“Is there any way that you can move even this potential upgrade to 900 - you’ve got the contacts - can you move this ahead and start in the spring? These people have to start building, because we can’t afford to pay the likes of your company when we don’t have people building houses in our community.

We’ve spent that $200,000 to your company. Now we need to get payback.”

“I accept your point,” replied Jain. However, he added, “In terms of compressing the schedule, as councillor Martin already pointed out, the schedule you have is already aggressive ... So I don’t believe we can start building in the spring because we do have to go through a tender process and so on and so forth after the approvals.

“What we can do,” Jain suggested, “is we can ask MOE if they will allow us to tender it in tandem with the approval process which is generally not allowed by MOE, but we can definitely ask them.”

Jain estimated the township “might gain two or three months” if the MOE accepted the proposal.

Jain cautioned, “It’s minor additions to the plant (to facilitate phase one), but at the same time MOE still has to approve your design, however small it is, and provide you with a go-ahead to start, which takes X amount of time.”

“I really want you to

take this home with you,” Driscoll stressed. “You’re the only person between us and Mapleton building these homes. You’re actually the person that’s holding up our developers from developing homes in Mapleton.”

“I would say we are partners with you and we are trying to move forward as fast as possible,” responded Jain. “That’s how we see ourselves, as partners and facilitating the process and I think it’s been very challenging and in fact it’s only through delicate handling of this situation that we’ve come to this point. That would be my contention, sir.”

Driscoll said, “I like a great partner that works along beside me and has the same work ethic as I do. So we appreciate your recommendations, but I’m just really confused when you say that there’s no more upgrades to do to get to 900, but you’re telling me we can’t start with 900.”

“There’s a small upgrade to be done for phosphorous removal which will have to be put into place, which has to be designed and constructed,” Jain explained.

Mapleton’s 2018 budget contains a $4.2-million allocation for wastewater capacity enhancement and $3 million for a water tower.

The projects will not impact the tax levy, as they will be financed entirely from water and wastewater rates and have already been factored into the rate structure.

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Roundabout at Teviotdale back in plan » FROM PAGE 1

EDITORIAL

By Patrick Raftis

End in sight It’s certainly understandable that members of Mapleton council are frustrated with on-and-on-and-ongoing efforts to find a solution to the wastewater capacity issues that have effectively held the township in an urban development freeze for most of the last two decades.

Scanning back issues of the Community News reveals numerous stories indicating the end might be in sight, or at least foreseeable. One 2011 article details the township’s plan to seek approval for a discharge rate of 950m3/day, which the township set as a goal over three years previous, once a certificate of approval was received for a new lagoon cell.

The hope then was to see the higher discharge rate approved by 2012. We stress “hope”, because the article evidences no actual plan or timeline, just a statement from the CAO of the day that the township was hopeful progress at the time would be enough to convince the Ministry of Environment (MOE) to grant the increase in discharge capacity.

That of course never happened.

Fast forward to the Jan. 23 council meeting, where representatives of the consulting firm EXP showed up with not only a plan and a timeline for projects expected to lead to the holy grail of a discharge capacity increase, but also MOE buyin of the concepts involved, including plans for mid-winter discharges the ministry had previously balked at. The consultants indicated some development capacity could actually be freed up by year’s end, with the full move to a higher standard of 1,300m3/day capacity anticipated by the end of 2019.

Surprisingly, some councillors seemed to cast a rather jaundiced eye at the timeline, while Mayor Neil Driscoll appeared to flat-out shoot the messenger.

“You’re the only person between us and Mapleton building these homes. You’re actually the person that’s holding up our developers from developing homes in Mapleton,” Driscoll told EXP representative Arun Jain.

Councillor Dennis Craven said, “It looks like at least another year before we can even see much happening here.

Why is it taking so long?”

Craven’s comments presented a perplexing contrast to those of Michael Martin, who termed the proposed timeline “aggressive.” Meanwhile, Driscoll’s approach of blaming Jain personally and individually for any delays, belies the reality EXP is a firm consisting of more than just he, and the fact the consultants measured the timeline in a bid to ensure approvals are ultimately obtained from appropriate MOE officials, who could also be viewed as being “between” Mapleton and the end of the development freeze.

It might also be worth remembering that EXP only managed to separate the current approach from a list of options that included the experimental approach of spreading effluent on an as-yet-unbuilt golf course as part of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process in June of 2015.

As Driscoll noted at the Jan. 23 meeting, Mapleton’s sewage capacity woes date back about 18 years, long before either EXP or any members of the current council, except for Craven, were involved.

For the first time, a solution appears to be legitimately on the horizon. At this point, patience might prove more productive than finger pointing.

Warden Dennis Lever pointed out he recently spoke with the mayor and CAO of Perth County and they advised him the S-bends project has been put in Perth’s 2019 budget.

Councillor Lynda White said she has changed her thinking on roundabouts over the past couple of years.

“When we first started talking about roundabouts in Wellington County I was not in favour of it at all,” she said.

However, she pointed out that since a roundabout was installed in Arthur in 2015, “We’ve have seen very little in the way of accidents.

People are slowing down at that corner, so I have changed my mind about roundabouts.

I think that they are a necessary safety thing.”

White also stated of the Teviotdale intersection, “I believe that a roundabout there is required and is necessary.”

Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton objected to leaving money in the levy for an unspecified project.

“I don’t think we should ever be taxing residents unless a project is shovel read to go in 2018.”

Williamson pointed out the Teviotdale roundabout will impact the levy less than a project at another intersection because “the balance of the budget came out of development charges and the reason for DC charges is because of growth.” He said traffic volumes at the Teviotdale location are expected to “grow exponentially.”

Councillor Alan Alls said he supports the decision at

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the committee level, however, “in discussion with other people since, there’s a variance in opinions.” Alls said he was prepared to support the project if a technical case could be made for it as the top priority.

Noting it is well known he opposed the Arthur roundabout at the time “based on public feedback,” Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox said he was reluctant to weigh in on the discussion.

However, he said, “The issue is transparency around how we make these decisions. How do we decide where to put these improvements? This is an increase in the level of service we’re delivering to our residents and that’s a great thing, but I think we owe it to them to understand why we’re choosing that over a Parker intersection where there’s loss of life.”

Lennox suggested council needs a “much more robust process,” for determining priorities “We shouldn’t be putting in a roundabout just to flow traffic if there’s no issues,” stated councillor Gregg Davidson.

“I understand that eventually, when we get a lot of traffic we might have to do something, but I’d rather see an intersection be done where we have lots of injuries, lots of crashes, in those intersections over one just for traffic flow.”

Davidson added, “I agree with councillor Lennox. We need to have information on which intersection needs to be done, not just do an intersection because they think traffic flow would be better.

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We need to have information on not just traffic flow, but how many crashes we have there. Is there injuries? Is there loss of life? Those are the type of things we need to be looking at and those are the ones that need to be done, not just one that’s had three crashes in 20 years.”

While noting he’d love to upgrade all intersections with high accident potential, Bridge pointed out, “We do have staff. They’re engineers … I think we have to rely on our staff … All the discussion we’ve had previously have said Teviotdale’s been sitting there for three years, (it) should be done.”

Bridge said that prior to the installation of a roundabout in Minto at the intersection of WR 7 and White’s Road, “I had a lot of feedback from my residents saying ‘Why do we need (a roundabout at) Whites Road?’”

Bridge added, “We did White’s Road because of traffic accidents. Since White’s Road (roundabout) has gone in, everybody says that it’s a real good solution.

“As far as my fire chief goes, he has not talked to me about that. That’s the first I’ve known about it. I’ve talked to my council, my engineers in Minto and I can tell you they’re all for putting one in Teviotdale.”

Councillor Chris White said, “I think we need to be careful we don’t get too far down into the weeds in this concept.

“We have an infrastructure deficit across the county … It sounds like we have several intersections that could use some work. It’s important we maintain the tax

capacity to get those intersections completed.”

White said he understood when the Teviodtale project was removed from the schedule there would be further discussion about what project would replace it.

“If you pull Teviotdale and pull the funding, all you’re doing is moving the infrastructure deficit forward. You’re not building in the tax capacity to meet all these other intersections ... if you don’t build it in this year, you lose it forever,” White explained.

CAO Scott Wilson said, “From a staff perspective, all things considered, Teviotdale is the next project we should do in 2018.

“We look at prioritizing projects based on a number of considerations, not just how dangerous is this intersection, how many people have been killed over a period? … We look at other projects that are going on. How do we coordinate with those? How do we limit inconvenience to the travelling public and to our residents and to the taxpayers?”

Wilson added, “There’s got to be a financial picture as well … If there’s a question on ‘Can we spend that $430,000 in the coming year?’

- no problem. There’s no difficulty getting rid of the money. However, our number one priority is, let’s do Teviotdale roundabout.”

The motion to accept the committee report was amended to state the county will proceed with construction of the roundabout.

The amendment, proposed

by Bridge, was approved by a 10-6 margin.

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Use of mulch for windbreaks urged MAPLETON - The Trees for Mapleton committee is encouraging farmers and land owners to consider using plastic mulch when completing a windbreak project on their farm.

Plastic mulch reduces tending and maintenance required after tree planting by suppressing weeds and grasses that grow around newly planted trees as well as increasing moisture retention in the surrounding soil.

Wellington County’s Rural Water Quality program provides 80% funding towards eligible tree planting and living snow fence proj-

ects including the installation of plastic mulch. Trees for Mapleton will provide funding for the remaining 20 per cent of expenses to cover 100% of the costs of plastic mulch installation.

The Trees for Mapleton committee can provide support for landowners by sourcing equipment required to lay plastic mulch or by providing guidance for mulch installation prior to planting.

A well designed and managed windbreak can increase crop yields and provide many immediate and future benefits for farms.

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Authority forestry specialist Meghan Clay can help farmers plan a windbreak or living snow fence on their property and will help landowners apply for funding programs through the Rural Water Quality Program.

To qualify for the Rural Water Quality Program landowners are required to have an environmental farm plan for the property. Projects are reviewed by a committee and are capped at $7,500 per farm.

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PERTH WELLINGTON – Local MPP Randy Pettapiece said former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown’s resignation was inevitable in light of allegations of sexual misconduct that surfaced last week.

Two women have accused Brown of sexual improprieties, as reported on Jan. 24

by CTV News.

The women, not identified

by CTV, allege that Brown, when he was a Conservative MP, made unwanted sexual advances during parties.

Both woman said they had been drinking, while Brown was sober.

The alleged incidents occurred in 2012 and earlier, when the women were teenagers - and one was under the legal drinking age.

The allegations, which Brown has denied, have not been proven in court and police officials in Barrie, where the alleged incidents occurred, confirmed they have not received any official complaints against Brown.

Pettapiece released a statement on Thursday that said, “There can be no room for harassment of any kind.

Sexual violence and harassment cannot be tolerated.”

Pettapiece supported a statement issued shortly after the leader’s resignation

by PC deputy leaders Sylvia Jones and Steve Clark.

“Mr. Brown is entitled to a legal defense and due pro-

cess, but he cannot lead us into an election as a result of these allegations,” the statement reads.

Jones and Clark stressed the need “to eradicate sexual violence and harassment across the province,” and concluded the PC Party “will not be diverted from our mission to ensure our strong team can share our message of change.”

Pettapiece echoed that sentiment, stating, “As MPP, my top priority will continue to be the people I am privileged to represent.”

In a Jan. 26 statement, Pettapiece congratulated Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli on his selection as interim leader of the Official Opposition and Ontario PC party earlier that day.

“Vic is a friend and a colleague,” Pettapiece said. “He will be a very effective leader and spokesperson for our party.

“Our caucus is united in standing behind him,” he added.

Pettapiece noted that as Mayor of North Bay Fedeli worked for free, donating his salary to a different charity each year.

Though many in the PC caucus, which selected Fedeli, would have preferred to see him lead the party into the June 7 provincial election, the party executive announced a leadership race will be held with a target of selecting a permanent leader

on March 24.

The only announced candidate for the position as of the Community News deadline was former Toronto city councillor Doug Ford.

One of Fedeli’s first official acts was to issue a statement on Jan. 29 commenting on the resignation of PC party president Rick Dykstra, who stepped down on Jan. 28.

Dykstra’s announcement on Twitter made no mention of a Maclean’s magazine story published online after his resignation. The story detailed allegations Dykstra sexually assaulted a young female staffer in 2014.

Dykstra later denied the accusations, which have not been proven in court.

“We take allegations of sexual assault very seriously, and I was shocked and disgusted to learn about these allegations in Maclean’s late last night,” said Fedeli in a statement that did not mention Dykstra by name.

“There is no place for this type of alleged behaviour in our party, in politics, or in society as a whole.”

Fedeli continued, “We must ensure our workplaces are safe and that everyone feels comfortable coming forward to share their stories, and I will soon take further steps as I outlined on Friday to ensure this is the case in our workplace.

“The Ontario PC Party will move forward with a new president.”

Trustees recognized by public school boards association Schieck receives President’s Award GUELPH - Two Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees have been recognized for their dedication to public education.

Trustees Bruce Schieck and Susan Moziar are the recipients of the Ontario Boards’ School Public (OPSBA) Association President’s Award.

The award honours trustees “who have stood by their vision and selflessly given of themselves to the students and parents of Ontario for more than 25 years.”

Moziar and Schieck received the award at the

OPSBA’s annual Public Education Symposium on Jan. 26.

The two have served as trustees since 1991, representing the rural communities of Wellington County and the City of Guelph, respectively. Both have seen firsthand many changes in public education, as well as the political, administrative and cultural amalgamation of the Dufferin and Wellington school boards into the present UGDSB. “What hasn’t changed, however, is their focus on the learning and well-being

of children, youth and adult learners,” states a Jan. 29 press release from the UGDSB. The President’s Award, formerly called the Dinosaur Club Award, was established in 2001. It honours trustees for their commitment, dedication and selflessness in the pursuit of improving public education. serves UGDSB The approximately 34,000 students through 65 elementary schools and 11 secondary schools in the City of Guelph, County of Wellington and County of Dufferin.

Trustees recognized - Upper Grand District School Board trustees Bruce Schieck and Susan Moziar received the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) President’s Award at OPSBA’s annual Public Education Symposium on Jan. 26. From left: board chair Linda Busuttil, Moziar, Schieck and director of education Martha Rogers.

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To affirm and encourage I’ve been thinking a lot recently about feedback. It can be a great gift to offer feedback to someone, especially if it is requested.

But, it can also be a great burden for both parties (as the giver sometimes doesn’t know what to say, and the receiver might not want to hear what is said, especially if it is unsolicited feedback).

One of the things we did at theological college is something called a review of learnings. Basically, we

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We affirmed what the person had done well, what their gifts and skills were, and encouraged them in ways that would allow each one to grow and learn.

I feel that part of this exercise was for the recipient to hear their affirmations and encouragements, but I have also come to realize that part of this exercise was to teach all of us how to give feedback.

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“The Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) is a strategic review of the school board’s facilities, population projections and enrolment forecasts,” states a Jan. 16 planning department memo.

“The LTAP is an important step in ensuring alignment of school facilities with the needs of the board and the communities it serves.”

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While both “I really liked your sermon” and “I really didn’t like your sermon” are fine to hear, neither one of them really gives the recipient enough information to move forward with. Don’t get me wrong, having people say they liked something that someone did is very nice to hear, and I’m not trying to discourage that. It would be helpful to hear what it was that someone liked about it.

I can guarantee, that at least 50 per cent of the time, what a minister thinks is the best part of the sermon isn’t the part that the person liked. So,

the challenge is to replicate a favourable result even if one doesn’t know why someone liked what was done…in any profession.

The same can be said about negative feedback. “I didn’t really like your sermon”; while it gives the recipient a base that someone was unhappy; it doesn’t give them enough information to change something. Was it too long? Too short? Was it the theology? The joke? The story in the middle? Was it the video clip? Was it the take on the scripture reading? It can be any number of things.

Feedback can be a great gift for the receiver, as acknowledgement of a job

well done or as a suggestion on how to perhaps improve in the future. We won’t talk about feedback that is received through social media or written down, that is a whole other topic. Why are we so much meaner when we can’t see the person? Surely we know that they still have feelings?

There is a level of grace and compassion that has to be observed when giving feedback or receiving feedback. If it can be given and received in the spirit of trying to allow everyone to grow and learn in all the parts that we take in this world, then it can be something that is a gift to both give and receive.

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When giving feedback is the person receiving the feedback in a headspace to receive it? If you give feedback to a co-worker or even a family member, either in an affirmation or an encouragement, are they in a place in their day when they can receive it?

Or, are they running around or just heading out the door?

I have learned that the way feedback is delivered and the content of the feedback are important. As ministers we get feedback all the time.

Some examples of things we could hear are: “I really liked your sermon”, “the service was too long”, “the service was too short”, “I really didn’t like

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The background report states the plan’s primary focus is ensuring the board’s facilities are being used efficiently, while at the same time integrating student and program needs.

Although the board does create short- and long-term enrolment projections each year, the LTAP should help identify a board-wide focus.

“The goal of this LTAP process is to produce a list of priority areas for the board to concentrate on in the short- and long-term,” the LTAP background report states. “On a regular basis, the board will update the analysis to confirm that the list of priorities match the needs of the board.”

The background report also explains Ministry of Education top-up funding changes that will affect underutilized and small schools.

“This funding provides additional financial support to help with the operation and maintenance costs of underutilized schools,” the report says. “This funding will now only be available for underutilized rural schools.”

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THE STANNERS FAMILY wish to express their sincere thanks to our neighbours, friends and relatives for the many kind expressions of love shown during Ken Morgan’s illness and at the time of his death. Also, for the memorable service his family held to honour him.

Thanks a million for all the nice cards. Ken and I had 25 years together after our marriages ended with the deaths of our spouses. Your thoughtfulness and prayers will always be remembered and deeply appreciated.

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OBITUARIES GILES, Mary Patricia (Pat); It is with a great sense of loss that we announce the passing of Mary Patricia (Pat) Giles, of Toronto and Conestogo Lake on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

She is survived by her sister, Betty Gamey, nephews Dan (Wanda) Mahony, Warren (Ying) Gamey, and great

nephews Mike, Scott, great niece Kelly Mahony and great nephew Derek Gamey. Pat was predeceased by her parents Melville and Luella Giles her nephew Ron Mahony and sister Rhea Mahony. She will be missed by her family, many cousins and friends, especially Robert and Nadine Peel.

MCINTOSH, Milton of Harriston passed away at Caressant Care Nursing Home on Monday, January 15, 2018 in his 91st year.

Milton Jacob Alexander McIntosh was the husband of Mildred (Werner) McIntosh, and father of Diane and Kevin Vogel of Drayton, and Brenda and Jim Hunter, and Edgar and Monica McIntosh, all of Harriston.

Grandfather of Courtney and Chris Adams, Travis and Liz Vogel, Justin and Karah McIntosh, Jonathon and Sheri McIntosh, Christopher McIntosh, Jeremy Hunter, Zachary McIntosh and Breanna Stanton, and Tiffany Hunter and Joey Sheppard.

Great-grandfather of Hayden McIntosh, Nolan Adams, Kaylin

Vogel, Brody McIntosh, Jackson Vogel, Kyla McIntosh, Aliya Adams, and Landon McIntosh. Brother of Laverne and Rita McIntosh of Drayton, Marjorie Peters of Sarnia, and Donald and Marilyn McIntosh of Drayton, and brother-in-law of Christine McIntosh of Drayton. Milton was predeceased by his brother Lloyd McIntosh and by his parents Harry and Melinda McIntosh. Friends called at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Wednesday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m.. The funeral service was held from St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mount Forest on Thursday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Saar officiating. Interment in Mount Forest Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. John’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

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Stuffie Sleepover promotes family literacy

Good citizen recognized - Alma resident Jim de Bock was recognized at the Mapleton Township council meeting on Jan. 23. The Alma resident was recently awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.

From left: councillors Marlene Ottens, Lori Woodham and Dennis Craven, de Bock, councillor Michael Martin and Mayor Neil Driscoll.

Photo by Patrick Raftis

Council recognizes de Bock for good citizenship efforts

By Patrick Raftis

Family literacy event Stuffie Sleepover - The 2nd annual PA Day Stuffie Sleepover was held Jan. 26 and 27 at the Drayton library. The event was held to celebrate Family Literacy Day on Jan 27. TOP: A lot of youngsters and their stuffies were on hand. ABOVE: A stuffie toss was part of the fun. LEFT: Youngsters made name tags in the form of a bracelet or necklace for their stuffies.

Photos by Caroline Sealey

MAPLETON – Alma resident Jim de Bock was recognized at the Mapleton Township council meeting on Jan. 23.

One of 11 Ontarians to receive the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in a ceremony in Toronto on Jan. 17, de Bock was nominated for the honour by council.

“You can’t really say Alma without having a picture of, or seeing Jim around,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll, adding it’s “great” to see de Bock receive recognition “for all of the time you’ve given to your community.”

Over the past four decades, de Bock’s long list of volunteer efforts - a majority facilitated through the

Alma Optimist Club - have included: Breakfast on the Farm, the local swim program, Winterfest, Tin Can Curling, T-ball, bike rodeo, Plunger Toss, DARE program, Roadkill Race, beef barbecue, rink building and Alma Environment Fair.

Councillor Dennis Craven commented that many members of de Bock’s present and past ball teams “still call you ‘Coach Jim’” “I don’t have a last name,” de Bock quipped.

Quoting from the township’s submission nominating de Bock for the medal, councillor Lori Woodham stated, “We believe it takes a special person to be a champion, who is creative, enthusiastic, charismatic, to motivate and engage others

to join in. This is exactly how we would describe Coach Jim.” De Bock said, “To everything I’ve been involved in, I try to give as much respect and energy as I possibly can.

“You’ve given me respect and I want to show you respect.

“Now I’m under even more pressure to do even better next year. So thanks a lot,” he added, drawing a laugh from those in attendance.

Driscoll noted de Bock is the second Mapleton resident to receive the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.

The late Jean Campbell, a longtime volunteer for numerous community organizations, received the medal posthumously in 2016.

Recent area blood donor clinics fall short of targets DRAYTON - The recent blood donor clinics in Drayton and Palmerston came in just shy of their collection targets.

The clinic in Palmerston collected 83 units which is

97 per cent of the target of 86 units. The clinic in Drayton collected 41 units, 71% of the target of 58 units.

“Thank you to the donors who came out. Those combined 124 units will save

the lives of local patients in need,” Canadian Blood Services officials state.

Locally, the next chances to donate are March 15 in Palmerston and March 26 in Drayton.

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schools, and reduced funding support for school boards facing declining enrolment.”

Within the school board 22 (34 per cent) elementary schools and three (28%) high schools have below an 80% utilization rate; 33 elementary schools (51%) and four (36%) high schools have between an 80 and 110% utilization rate; and 10 (15%) elementary and four (36%) high schools have a 110% or higher utilization rate.

In the 2017-18 school year there are approximately 2,600 empty spaces in elementary schools and 150 empty spaces in high schools.

However, in both cases the background report projects a shortfall of spaces throughout the board by 2027.

Enrolment projections for schools in northern Wellington County (below

80% is underutilized, 80% to 110% is well-utilized and above 110% is overutilized) include: - Alma Public School: 68% in 2017, 54% in five years, 54% in 10 years.

- Arthur Public School: 74% in 2017, 78% in five years, 80% in 10 years.

- Centre Peel Public School: 80% in 2017, 76% in five years, 82% in 10 years.

- Drayton Heights Public School: 99% in 2017, 117% in five years, 126% in 10 years.

Kenilworth Public School: 63% in 2017, 58% in five years, 60% in 10 years.

- Maryborough Public School: 105% in 2017, 125% in five years, 130% in 10 years.

- Minto Clifford Public School: 87% in 2017, 95% in five years, 100% in 10 years.

Norwell District Secondary School: 67% in 2017, 69% in five years, 74%

in 10 years.

Palmerston Public School: 97% in 2017, 111% in five years, 123% in 10 years.

- Wellington Heights District Secondary School: 73% in 2017, 68% in five years, 73% in 10 years.

The UGDSB has scheduled five regional information sessions, including one at Norwell in Palmerston on Feb. 20 at 7:30pm, to present the background report to the public.

The meeting dates and times were set to be ratified at the Jan. 30 board meeting.

The report indicates that the school board plans to hold another round of public engagement sessions after the draft LTAP report is made available to staff.

The goal is to have the final LTAP report complete

by June 2018.

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