Drayton Community News February 3, 2017

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Local farmers speak up on development charges

By Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD – A proposal to impose development charges on agricultural construction in Mapleton Township was met with nothing but opposition at a public meeting here on Jan. 26.

About 80 people attended the gathering at the Maryborough Community Centre, where Mayor Neil Driscoll made it clear the event was an information gathering session, not a debate.

“We want to avoid a speaker being challenged by the public,” said Driscoll, noting speakers would be limited to 10 minutes each.

“Honestly, if you can speak for any more than 10 minutes you should be a politician,” the mayor quipped.

Not a single speaker expressed support for ending a 100 per cent exemption on development charges for buildings constructed for “a bona fide farm use.”

The township proposal would see the exemption reduced to 75%, meaning someone building a new barn, for example, would pay 25% of the non-residential rate of $2.65 per square foot of gross floor area, which works out to 66 cents/ft2.

Wellington Federation of Agriculture president Janet Harrop told council, “Many regions of Ontario have identified agriculture as a growth area and have implemented growth plans to attract agricultural businesses to their region by decreasing costs and barriers - like clear statutory development charges exemptions for farm buildings and structures, lowering building permit fees, and tax incentives.”

Harrop added, “Farmers are more than willing to invest in their businesses to create growth and efficiencies, but clear business plans and ability to cash flow are the basis of all successful growth. Development charges are a cost that we see no return on - the additional costs will mean scaling back or not moving forward with a project.”

Harrop also pointed out farming operations can appear more prosperous than they actually are.

“What often looks like a very successful, large scale agricultural business can be quite deceiving - capital items look big and shiny but their return on investment is calculated over decades, not years - they are required investments to run our businesses giving little choice of scale,” she said.

“Ag businesses are at the tipping point; fixed costs continue to increase, with returns decreasing, uncertainty with interest rates and regulatory changes to environmental and animal care standards, many owners and financial institutions are very nervous. Asking agriculture to pay more will ultimately have a negative economic impact on the municipality and drive businesses to other municipalities and/ or counties with more business-friendly policies.”

Farmers understand municipalities struggle with finding the funds for infrastructure upkeep, said Harrop.

“Let us be part of the solution to create a plan to prioritize needs, lobby provincial government for infrastructure dollars, identify traffic needs and flows to move

large agricultural equipment onto more appropriate roadways,” Harrop suggested.

“Farmers do not determine provincial road and bridge standards for upgrade or replacement, but feel as if we are being blamed for them.”

Henry Stevens, secretary of the Christian Farmers Association of Wellington, said he was speaking on behalf of all of agriculture in Mapleton.

“The farm organizations and commodity groups are united in objecting to this proposal,” Stevens stated.

“Having said that, we are all aware of the financial constraints the municipality is facing. Cutbacks to the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund transfers, along with continued provincial downloading and changing ‘made-in-Toronto’ standards, have made it very difficult for rural municipalities, with smaller tax bases, to meet their infrastructure obligations. We are committed to working with you to find solutions that are acceptable to everyone.”

Stevens said development charges were intended to help municipalities recover the cost of new hard services, such as roads, water and sewers, recreational facilities and fire protection required because of such development.

“Non-residential, bona fide agricultural development is to be exempt from such charges. Can the municipality show how, in any such development, new hard services were required?

“In reality, with today’s new building standards, the risk for fires is greatly reduced. Development charges are not to be implemented SEE FARMERS » 5

Sleepover party - In celebration of Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27, the Drayton branch of the Wellington County Library invited families to bring their special stuffed animals to a “stuffie sleepover” at the library. Families enjoyed an afternoon of songs, stories and play time. Danielle Brunet and Nelson Brunet tucked their stuffies Boom, Boom and Sven in for the night. Families picked up their stuffies the following day and enjoyed a Happy Birthday Canada open house with cake and refreshments.

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Local Legion invites entrants to first speaking contest DRAYTON - The Drayton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is inviting interested local youths to participate in its first annual public speaking contest.

Participants are asked to write and present a three to five minute speech that explores a topic of their choice. One entry may be submitted for each participant.

The speech contest is divided into four age groups: primary (Grades 1 to Grade 3), junior (Grades 4 to 6), intermediate (Grades 7 to 9), and senior (Grades 10 to 12).

In order to participate in the senior category, speeches need to be between five and seven minutes. All speeches are to be the original work of the speaker, and visual aids, props, notes or cue cards

may be used to support the speech.

For additional information or to register for the contest contact Mary Miller at marymillertime@gmail. com or Tim Dickieson at tim. dickieson@gmail.com.

All speeches will be presented at the Drayton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (15 Elm Street in Drayton) on Feb. 18 starting at 1pm.

Local splash pad committee announces fundraising plans

By Caroline Sealey MAPLETON The Mapleton Splash Pad committee, comprised of members of the Drayton Rotary Club and Drayton Kinettes, has announced its fundraising plans for 2017.

The first Saturday of each month has been set aside as Splash Pad Toonie Day in Drayton. Customers of Drayton Freshmart, a la

mode and Family Time Pizza will be asked to donate $2 to the splash pad project with each purchase.

“Donations are voluntary and are greatly appreciated by the splash pad committee,” officials state.

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Due to the overwhelming success of a Wine and Paint Night fundraiser in 2016, the Drayton Kinettes will be hosting Wine and Paint Night 2 on March 2 at

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Community Christian School from 7 to 9pm.

Space is limited and registration closes March 1.

Those interested are advised to register early to avoid disappointment. Contact any Drayton Kinette member to register.

The Drayton Rotary Club’s annual dinner theatre will be held on May 17 with proceeds going to the Mapleton Splash Pad. The

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A limited number of tickets are available. Contact Drayton Rotary member Lori Spaling at 519-638-2232 for tickets or more information.

The Rotary Club is organizing a ball hockey tournament to be held in June.

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Rotary Club member Lori Spaling said, “We are very excited about the fundraising events for 2017 and encourage everyone to participate in helping the committee obtain its goal of having a splash pad in Mapleton.”

Anyone interested in sponsorship or donating to the splash pad project are encouraged to contact any Drayton Rotary or Drayton Kinette member.

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skills and confidence at an Tanis Cowan knew a great MYC’s interactive system early age” said Ms. Tanis. music opportunity when she motivates and engages parents She offers four of MYC’s saw it five years ago, after and children, nurturing family music programs: Sunrise, being introduced to a unique bonds and delivering valuable Sunshine, Sunbeam and program called Music for co-learning experiences while Moonbeam. Children who developing a firm, fundamental Young Children (MYC). complete the most advanced Having taught private piano understanding of music. level of MYC are well preA unique aspect of MYC is lessons for 15 years, Ms. Tanis, pared for early intermediate as her students call her, was the parent learns along with the piano studies, or the study of looking to expand her teaching child because they are so another instrument. horizons and her music studio, involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis Sunrise is a pre-keyboard credits the success of the proand found it through MYC. music and movement program Ms. Tanis recognized the gram to the parents of her stuthat teaches music concepts program’s potential since it had dents. through singing, rhythm and “I am the teacher once a never been offered in Drayton, games. This program is for it was fun for students, parents week; they are the at-home children ages 2 to 4 and develand teacher, and it offered a ‘coach’ several days a week,” Festive fun - Students at Music for Young Children enjoy a ops listening awareness, fine piano-keyboard program for she said. submitted photo motor skills, social interaction, An initial goal for each of Christmas concert every year. children as young as 3½ in a confidence and attention span.

Ms. Tanis’ students is to develgroup setting.

“I loved the idea of group op the happy habit of practic- paper mittens for five happy spring. Of course, special holi- Children can easily attend with lessons, since it’s always more ing. She encourages her stu- practices. The mittens were days are incorporated into Ms. a grandparent or caregiver, plus fun to explore and learn in a dents to practice by giving a placed on the studio wall in the Tanis’ MYC classes, such as siblings can attend the class as group, regardless of the topic,” special “super duper” sticker shape of the 5 Olympic rings.

Canada Music Week, well.

The Sunshine keyboard each week. explained Ms. Tanis.

When the rings were com- Christmas, Valentine’s Day and “Practicing does not need to plete students enjoyed an Easter. Theme days are program is geared towards She also liked that it was a children ages 3½ and 4; the program that was tested, tried be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day Olympics music class. This planned as well. and true, being taught by more to start,” she said.

Throughout the year her Sunbeam keyboard program past year Ms. Tanis encouraged Fundraising - ThetoSelah its annual spaghetti dinner and mock dessert auctionstudents fundraiser on Jan. 28 at Community Christianages School.

LEFT: 5 and 6; Members and the Ms. team Tanis’hosted creativity shines than 800 auction teachers overFire Mission participate in a toward the students not only to pracMoonbeam keyboard throughin by several 24,000 students three team differ-participated Christmas concert, andevent a spring also pie to think others, of the Selah Fire on Mission theiroffering annual “Take One Fortice Thebut Team” in theofface fundraiser.

Proceeds from the go to the mission team’s trip toprogram Oroville, ages 7bythrough All extra Caleb practice ent continents and toutingAuctioneer recitalcupcake and have the option to is for Photos practicing for pennies.

California Feb. 11 to 20. RIGHT: Martin, incentives with assistant by Kellyanne Harris, took bidsOnce on a colourful dessert.

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Sealey Canadian origins, being found- throughout the year to ensure the pennies were all collected participate in the Palmerston three keyboard programs intestudents attain their musical they were donated to Camp Canada Music Week Festival grate creative movement, ed in 1980.

MYC’s mission statement goals. Once students have col- Bucko, for burn victims. and the Drayton Music rhythm, singing, music theory and composition for parent and is to “provide the best quality lected enough stickers on their For the upcoming year she Festival. music education to young chil- “happy practice thermome- is planning two new incentives; “Children are so receptive child in a weekly one-hour sesdren by blending the pleasure ters,” they have a party. This a “Tree of Thanks” incentive to music that it makes sense to sion.

Participating in a MYC and the joy of music making year, to celebrate the 2010 around Thanksgiving time and use this medium to spark their with sound instruction.” Olympics, students earned a “Seed Incentive” in the creativity and develop their class helps children develop

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Pettapiece secures nomination MONKTON PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will be the area’s Progressive Conservative candidate for the next provincial election, expected in June 2018.

Pettapiece was acclaimed at a meeting of the PerthWellington Progressive Conservative Association at the Elma-Logan Community Centre on Jan. 28.

A press release from the riding association states Pettapiece believes “after years of rising hydro bills, waste and mismanagement,” Ontario is ready for a change.

“Our biggest priority must be getting to government,” Pettapiece told supporters at the nomination meeting.

He said PC leader Patrick Brown, who is well prepared to be premier, “works as hard as anybody I’ve ever seen.”

Pettapiece paid tribute to outgoing Perth-Wellington PC association president Warren Howard of Listowel for nearly seven years of leadership, both as riding president and as his campaign manager in the last two elections.

Noting that no one can do the job on their own, Pettapiece also thanked his supporters and riding association officials.

“I need your help,” he said. “I need your advice on the issues important to you, and I need you to support our team.”

Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson brought greetings, thanking the association for supporting Pettapiece.

“We work hard to tell people what matters in southwestern Ontario, and why it matters,” Thompson said.

Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was not able to attend the meeting but sent a message.

“Since his election in 2011, Randy has been a stalwart member of our Ontario PC caucus,” Arnott wrote.

GUELPH - Construction of a planned roundabout at the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 9 won’t be going ahead in 2017.

On June 30, 2016 Wellington County council approved a roads committee recommendation to proceed with a roundabout feasibility review for the intersection known locally as “the S-bends” and located southwest of Palmerston in Mapleton Township.

The intersection is shared with Perth County, meaning an agreement would be needed if a roundabout were to be constructed, with 50 per cent of the cost paid for by Perth.

At the Jan. 26 Wellington County council meeting councillor Gary Williams, roads committee chair, reported the project would not proceed in 2017 because Perth County has “withdrawn” from the project.

Williamson said the project remains in the county’s five-year plan.

Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll asked why Perth

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Acclaimed - ABOVE: MPP Randy Pettapiece, centre, was acclaimed as nominee for the Progressive Conservative party in Perth-Wellington in the next provincial election at a nomination meeting in Monkton on Jan. 28. Matthew Rae of Harriston, left, will serve as the new president of the Perth-Wellington Progressive Conservative Association, replacing outgoing president Warren Howard of Listowel, right.

BELOW: Pettapiece addresses the gathering at the Elma-Logan Community Centre in Monkton.

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“His honesty, decency, and sincere commitment to the people of his riding are displayed every working day at Queen’s Park and around Perth-Wellington.”

Following the nomination meeting, the association installed a new executive.

Matthew Rae of Harriston will serve as the new president.

“To everyone who wants to see a change in government, now is the time to get involved,” said Rae. “We need to re-elect MPP Randy Pettapiece.”

Rae encouraged everyone who is interested in joining the association to contact him at 519-503-7874 or by email at matthew.rae@ ontariopc.com

Perth County pulls out of plan for shared roundabout project

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Township of Mapleton

decided not to proceed.

“We had some very excited residents that (thought) possibly all the deaths at that corner were going to stop,” said Driscoll.

A staff report from county engineer Gord Ough presented to council last June noted the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 9 was reviewed for a roundabout due to a high number of accidents and a fatality in 2015.

Williamson said Perth County wanted more information, including police reports on incidents at the intersection.

Since Perth hasn’t done other roundabouts “they

weren’t sure of the impact,” he stated.

Ough said Wellington County officials were “surprised” to receive the letter from Perth pulling out of the project and stating “they were uncomfortable moving forward” as it wasn’t in their five-year plan.

CAO Scott Wilson said he has been in touch with his counterpart in Perth and will arrange to send him whatever information the neighbouring county requires.

“It’s important to note that it’s not that they won’t participate, just not at this point in time,” stated Williamson.

DOG TAGS 2017 tags are now available at the Municipal Office

Every owner of a dog within the Township is required to obtain a license before the 1st day of March, or within 21 days of becoming a dog owner.

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If your dog is picked up by the Township’s Canine Control Officer and it does not have a current tag, you may incur additional fees and charges.

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

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

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OPINION: Real cost of closing rural schools GUELPH - There’s an alarming trend in rural Ontario. Schools are closing down and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is very concerned about the impact these closures will have on our children, our families and our rural communities.

Part of OFA’s role in our work as an advocacy organization is to ensure farm families have a sustainable future and a viable business environment.

Consider what Chapman’s Ice Cream company did in its community. Chapman’s real-

ized the proximity of good schools would be a major issue for attracting good employees. So Chapman’s contributed a million dollars to renovate the local school.

It is admirable on their part to show such leadership and disheartening the Ontario government has yet to recognize the relationship between economic development and available social infrastructure, including schools.

When you close a rural school, you close it off for the entire community, not just the students. In rural Ontario, schools play a much

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EDITORIAL

By Patrick Raftis

Surprised and humbled

Those of us who count our years in community journalism in decades are not often surprised by anything that happens at a public meeting.

However it was impossible not to be both surprised and humbled by the expression of support extended to the Community News at a public meeting in Moorefield on Jan. 26.

Those at the gathering had come to express their concerns, in orderly and democratic fashion, about a proposal to implement development charges on agricultural construction in Mapleton Township. Those discussions are detailed elsewhere, but it bears noting that the discourse remained entirely civil despite the relatively large (compared to most public meetings) attendance and controversial nature of the topic.

Mapleton resident Bill Van Andel said as much when he commented, “I’m really amazed at the crowd here. I’m more amazed at the democratic process that we have and how the input of everybody is valued.”

We commend Mr. Van Andel for that astute observation and thank him for also recognizing the role of “a small town newspaper” in keeping local government “accountable.”

The round of applause that followed was heartwarming and genuinely encouraging at a time when community newspapers across the continent are being forced to drastically scale back their reporting operations, or even close their doors, in response to the collapse of subscription bases and migration of vital advertising revenue to online news aggregators with no particular stake in the grind of day-to-day journalism.

At the Community News we aim to be here for the long haul and appreciate the way we are supported by this community though your news submissions, letters, story tips, advertising and encouragement.

Thank you.

Letter to the Editor Financial justification needed for hall project?

Dear Editor: At the Mapleton Township development charge meeting on Jan. 26 there was mention of a $250,000 provincial grant for renovation to the Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield.

Apparently another $250,000 is required to match said grant.

Given the township’s fiscal situation is there financial justification for the township to provide the matching $250,000?

John Mohle RR 3, Moorefield

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who move to these areas – and those families need a solid school system in their community.

It’s difficult to calculate the cost to rural communities when schools close. The OFA, as well as the Ontario Alliance Against School Closures, have called on the government for additional analysis of the social and economic impact of closing rural schools. We need to account for the full impact and “cost” on students and the entire community when a school closes.

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Rural communities are already suffering from the departure of our youth and families to opportunities in urban Ontario. We are working to reverse this trend. But to revitalize our communities we need economic development and social infrastructure to work lock-step.

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the second that put the game away. Floradale added a pair in the third but the game had already been decided.

Bethel scored one in the first and a pair in the third.

Clinton Dechert led the Floradale squad with two goals and two assists, followed

by Willis Martin with two goals and one assist. Corey Wideman, Greg Martin, and Nick Martin each scored one and assisted on another.

Braedon Gingrich added the final goal. Other assists were earned by Tim Martin, Javon Martin, Ryan Martin, and Andrew Martin.

Caleb Bauman scored two of the Bethel goals, and Laverne Metzger scored the other. A single assist was earned by Ben Wideman.

COMMUNITY 3 DRAYTON 2 Drayton scored the only

goal in the first period. Joe Heenan snapped a shot on net and Herman Mulder tipped the puck into the top corner.

Community tied the game early in the second. Cal Martin skated into a loose puck and tucked it into the short side.

Drayton took the lead again before the period ended.

Mark Scholten snapped a loose puck behind the net-minder to re-establish the lead.

Community battled back to even it up. Kyle Wideman skated a loose puck down the right side and snapped it into the top corner.

Community took the lead late in the game. Kyle Wideman snapped the puck on net and Kevin Gingrich buried the rebound for the winning goal.

OPP offer ‘ice facts’ WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County OPP are providing winter sports enthusiasts with “ice facts” that could prevent a potentially deadly event.

Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers.

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All are welcome to attend the open house. Staff and Council will be on hand to answer your questions. A copy of the draft budget will be made available, without charge at the Public Open House.

VACANCY REBATE Vacancy Rebates are available for eligible properties within the Commercial and Industrial property tax classes. Properties with these classes must have vacant units. A rebate is provided based on the period of time the unit was vacant, subject to eligibility requirements. Application forms are available at the Municipal Office.

Deadline to apply for a rebate for the 2016 taxation year is February 28, 2017.

Please note that such properties are subject to inspection.

Anglers should check thickness regularly with a spud bar or auger as they move further out on the ice.

Ice that has formed over flowing water, springs, pressure cracks, old ice holes or around the mouths of rivers and streams can be weaker than surrounding ice.

Travelling on frozen lakes or rivers with snowmobiles or vehicles can be particularly dangerous and added precautions must be taken.

At least 20 centimeters (eight inches) of clear blue ice is required for snowmobiles and 30 centimeters (12 inches) or more is needed for most light vehicles. Double this amount if the ice is white or opaque.

Police note it is important to let others know where you’re planning to fish and when you plan to return.

“If you are missing, rescue crews can narrow their search and potentially save your life,” police note.

Parents are reminded to be mindful while children are out of school, as they may venture out on frozen ponds, ditches or area waterways.

Carry survival items Distress signalling devices such as marine flares, a waterproof flashlight or a whistle will assist in attracting attention.

Carrying a fully charged cell telephone, stored in an inside pocket to keep it warm.

“Keep it turned off to conserve the battery, and only use it when necessary,” police advise.

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Farmers voice opposition to development charges the case for a larger share of farm taxes collected by the province going to municipalities.

Prior to 1998, properties assessed as farmland paid 100% of their assessed tax to the local municipality, then filed an application with the province to receive a 75% rebate paid directly by the province. Since then, farmland, other than the farm residence and one acre, has been allocated a tax ratio of 25%, meaning farmers pay property tax on only 25% of the assessed value of their property. That means the cost of providing the rebate, once shared province-wide, now falls on the non-farm municipal tax base.

“We don’t expect more from the farmers but we do expect more from the people of Toronto,” stated Driscoll.

He added council has recently agreed to go beyond making delegations on the issue to provincial officials at conferences - and to “go to their offices and meet with them.”

He said council would discuss the development charge proposal at the Feb. 7 meeting and he anticipates a decision at the Feb. 21 meeting.

Proposed changes to the township’s development charges bylaw also include amending the 2016 Development Charges Update Study to factor in increased estimates for the cost of upgrading water capacity.

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to provide ongoing up-keep and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Those costs are to be paid from general tax revenues.”

Stevens urged Mapleton to stay consistent with Wellington County’s development charges bylaw, which “clearly exempts” non-residential farm buildings constructed for bona fide farm use.

Dave DeVries, who runs a farrow to finish hog operation in Mapleton with his wife Lauren, told council, like many young farmers “we’re already carrying substantial debt.”

DeVries added, “We need to do some serious innovations and replacement of our barns in the next few years.”

While the new structures would “provide more efficiency in the way we operate,” they don’t really represent growth of his operation.

“Moving to a different style of housing will require more square footage for the same number of animals,” he explained.

If the proposal proceeds, he said development charges would add about $10,000 to the cost of his barn and he doesn’t feel that represents an appropriate share of infrastructure costs.

“We aren’t the only one using the road … every morning there are hundreds of commuters going by to get to their workplace,” said DeVries.

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Expressing concerns - Wellington Federation of Agriculture president Janet Harrop, right, addresses a large crowd made up primarily of local farmers at a Jan. 26 public meeting on proposed development charge changes at the Maryborough Community Centre.

Photo by Patrick Raftis Schill told council “as young and invested producers, our goal is to grow and improve our farm. This involves building a new barn sometimes.”

On top of building permits and other existing costs, Schill said, “paying an extra $10,000 to $20,000 in a development charge is ridiculous.

“We would require no more services and no new roads if we build a barn,” Schill stated.

“This is a deal breaker.

We won’t build a barn if we have to pay this tax.”

James Craig, who’s family owns farmland in both Mapleton and Wellington North, told council, “I guess you can help me make a choice where our farm

should build any buildings next.”

He added, “I’m not the only one that could make that decision, too.”

Wallenstein-area farmer Carl Israel said the main purpose of the development charge proposal seems to be raising revenue for road services.

While conceding it may be “partially true” that farmers are damaging the shoulders of local roads with large equipment, Israel said, “In the rural areas there is a whole lot more traffic out there than just the rural traffic.”

Israel pointed out, “We get these nice roads and the urban people find the nice roads … Then when we’re on

the road with our equipment we have to deal with these guys. If you’ve got to raise revenue to deal with keeping roads up to date, it should be the whole tax base and not just the farmer.”

Producing more for less David Martin pointed out farmers are required to provide higher standards of animal housing than in the past, “Therefore we are building large barns for more square footage per animal, not necessarily increasing the (number of) animals.”

Due to rising land prices and other costs, Martin said, “In order to be sustainable ... we need to produce more, and produce more for less.

So these charges that you are proposing ... we are getting

hit basically three ways ... furthermore we are required to be environmentally friendly or good stewards, which requires proper feed storage, proper manure storage, etcetera, etcetera … there’s no extra money. It’s already all accounted for.”

Driscoll thanked the crowd for attending the meeting and providing input.

“Crowds like this really help council make their decisions,” Driscoll said.

He added several councillors were set to meet with Ministry of Municipal Affairs officials on Jan. 29 at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference. He said they would be pressing

Closing schools impacts entire community » FROM PAGE 4

These “costs” are hard to quantify but all have a significant impact on students, their parents and the rural community when a rural school closes.

OFA believes the review process used to determine

which rural schools to close, is flawed.

We agree with the Ontario Alliance Against School Closures and Association of Ontario Municipalities that the Accommodation Review Committee process, and resulting guidelines, need to

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Just humble kindness In one of our recent Bible study discussions, we discovered that between us we had multiple definitions of what the word “meek”’ meant.

They were somewhat similar, but different enough that we had a good discussion around what it meant in the context of “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matt 5: 5).

It got me thinking about what other words we might be defining differently. One of the words I thought of was “Christian.” What does

that word mean to you? If you identify as a Christian, who does that make you? According to your definition of what a Christian does, what is the most important thing for you to do?

For some of us the answers will be that believing in Jesus is the most important and sharing that belief with others. Someone else might say that following Jesus’ teachings is more important than converting people.

Some might say that going to church is the most important thing to do. Others may say adhering to what the Bible says is the most important.

It is an interesting and

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important question. What does it mean to be Christian to you? It is important because there are so many different answers and we see that people use their answers to inform their behaviour. In The United States in the last couple of years there has been a lot of press around the Freedom of Religions Act. What I find interesting is that most of the discussion is about the freedoms that some Christians feel they are owed to follow their version of Christianity. What we don’t hear of very often is one of those Christians saying, “I should have the right to follow my religion, and

other people should also have a right to follow theirs.”

Our definition of “Christian” will inform how we act.

Perhaps it behooves all of us to actually think about what our definition is, and are we acting according to what we believe that definition calls us to do? Most importantly is it a definition that falls into Jesus’ teachings about loving our neighbours as ourselves?

The Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Jordan Cantwell, has a great piece that she wrote with an accompanying video, which is entitled, “I Love Donald Trump.” In it she explains

that her idea of what Jesus is calling us to do is to love even those with whom we are opposed. It is hard to love someone who you disagree with in everything they say, do and stand for. But that is what she and I believe Jesus calls us to do. Loving someone doesn’t mean you agree with them. It means you see them as a child of God and you treat them with respect even while you are trying to oppose them every step of the way.

In the other part of our bible study we talked about what is probably my favourite scripture. I feel it is also fitting to be a part of this dis-

cussion. The job of prophets in the Hebrew Scriptures was to call people back to God when they had gone astray. There were many prophets because the people went astray many times. It seems to be something we are good at. When people got caught up acting in a way that they shouldn’t the prophets would remind them to come back to God. Of all the prophets, I think that Micah sums up what our task should be not just as Christians, but as people of any faith. What does the Lord require of you? Nothing but to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God.

Local congregate diners hear from Right at Home franchisee on company services provided to seniors, disabled adults

By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON The local Seniors’ Centre for Excellence made changes to its congregate dining program beginning with the Jan. 13 event. The program, originally held on the first Friday of each month, has moved to the second Friday of the month.

The January guest speaker, Right at Home Canada franchise owner Laura Greenway-Balnar, spoke on the services her company offers to seniors.

“I understand that during difficult times when decisions need to be made about seniors’ care and support, most seniors don’t know where to turn. Right at Home provides consistent, reliable, personalized care to seniors,” Greenway-Balnar said.

An international organization founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who wish to continue to live independently. Right at Home directly employs caregivers who are screened, trained and insured. All care is monitored and supervised by local independent franchisees.

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“There are gaps in Ontario’s health care system.

Services are fragmented, uncoordinated and unevenly distributed. Many seniors have difficulty navigating the system. In rural Ontario, there is inequitable access to health care services,” Greenway-Balnar stated.

In December, the Ontario government passed Bill 41, The Patients First Act, allowing for the restructuring of home care. Under the bill, the role of the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) will be absorbed by the Local

Health Integration Network (LHIN). The merger of the two organizations will ensure more integration of health services, GreenwayBalnar explained.

Currently the CCAC is the initial point of contact for personal support and nursing. There is no cost to the patient and patients are able to access community services and programs. There is no guarantee of consistencies of caregivers and support provided. Availability of service hours per client is limited to 90 hours per month.

LHINs work with local residents and health care providers to identify and meet the health needs in the community. The LHIN team is comprised of doctors, nurses and health care and business professionals who focus on local health care funding, design and improvement.

“To access long-term care a patient first contacts the CCAC,” Greenway-Balnar said. “There are seven levels of criteria involved in a patient’s admission to the program. Rates and services vary depending on the care facility. A basic room costs around $1,175 per month, with a private room at $2,535 per month. Subsidies are available on basic rooms only.”

In the WaterlooWellington region there are

36 long-term care homes offering 3,823 spaces.

Caressant Care in Harriston contains 89 beds and has a wait list of 74 days.

In comparison, Wellington Terrace in Centre Wellington has 216 beds, with a wait list of 709 days. Retirement homes that are private, corporate or family owned offer moderate levels of support and services with prices ranging from $1,500 to $5,000-plus per month per person. Rates may or may not include various types of personal care, laundry, medications, meals and activities.

Personal support workers (PSWs) may provide live-in services in addition to a variety of other services including medical, transportation and meal planning. Costs are paid by the client or client’s family.

PSWs are not regulated by a governing body, so Greenway-Balnar suggests when employing a PSW patients should check for certification, WSIB coverage, liability insurance, a police check and job experience.

“Be your own advocate when dealing with the health care system. The system is complicated. Be the squeaky wheel that gets the grease, “ said Greenway-Balnar.

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Charges result from focussed patrols WELLINGTON COUNTY - A recent police patrol blitz along Highway 6 has resulted

in over a dozen charges and close to ten warnings.

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The blitz ran from Jan. 10 to 20, with over 30 hours of patrol time by officers, and no intersection-related collisions were reported.

The results of the patrols were: - seven Highway Traffic Act warnings; - one drug warning; - eight speeding charges; - two racing charges; and - single charges for driving without insurance, distracted driving and failing to move over for an emergency vehicle.

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Minto ponders capital budget

By Patrick Raftis MINTO – A draft capital budget received by town council at a special meeting on Jan. 24 would see the municipality spend about $6.1 million on projects in 2017.

Public works projects, at $4.84 million, would account for the majority of the spending, split between water ($1.32 million), sewer ($1.68 million) and roads ($1.84 million).

Just over $500,000 of the capital works will be funded through 2017 taxation. The projects will also be covered through roughly $1.6 million in grant funding, with $1.24 million coming from development charges and reserves, and $1.83 million in Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund formulabased grants. The budget also includes $1.46 million in projects carried over from the 2016 budget.

The projected roads spending hinges partly on the town obtaining a $750,000 grant through the new federal/provincial Clean Water and Waste Water Fund for a $1.7-million project on George Street and Maitland Street in Harriston.

Other capital spending proposed for the public works department includes: - $60,000 for sidewalks in Harriston, Palmerston and Clifford; - $45,000 for a new pickup truck for the sewer and water department; - $175,000 for a backhoe; and - $50,000 for Palmerston

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About $150,000 in capital spending is proposed for the economic development department. Projects include: - $30,000 to complete a Class Environmental Assessment study for a proposed 10-acre extension of the Harriston Industrial Park; - $50,000 for paving in the Palmerston/Harriston Industrial Parks; - $55,000 for entrance signage and landscaping in Harriston, Palmerston and Clifford; and - $15,000 ($5,000 per urban area) for streetscaping through the local downtown revitalization committees.

Proposed recreation facilities budgets include $249,000 for facilities in Palmerston, $120,000 for Harriston facilities and $77,000 for Clifford facilities.

Major projects include: - $175,000 for an ice resurfacer, dressing room upgrades and a truck at the Palmerston arena complex; - $10,000 for upgrades to ball diamonds in Palmerston to prepare for a national Pee Wee fastball tournament; and - $7,500 for siding and entrance at the CNRA facility, which is used as a clubhouse by the Palmerston Lions Club and $27,000 for the Palmerston Rail Museum.

As presented, the draft budget would result in a 2.9% levy increase over the 2016 budget.

The public is invited to attend a budget open house on March 21 from 5 to 6:30pm in the Town of Minto council chamber.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - “Eat up Your February,” a new awareness campaign by the County of Wellington’s Taste Real initiative, aims to showcase local food options and support farms and food retailers in the winter months.

From Feb. 3 to 19 selected locations throughout Wellington and Guelph will be offering specials, deals, local food menus and samples as part of the Taste Real Experiences campaign.

“The winter and early spring is typically seen as an

off-season for local food, due to seasonal unavailability of freshly grown vegetables and fruit,” said Taste Real coordinator Christina Mann in a press release.

“Wellington County farms and businesses still offer a huge variety of products, including meat, dairy, eggs, prepared foods and much more.”

Taste Real Experiences hopes to engage people around food and includes experiences such as special events, workshops, as well as food, brewery and distillery

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Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to explore the line-up of participating businesses on the Taste Real website and download promo codes to redeem for special offers, discounts and samples.

As part of the Taste Real Experiences event, many local Community Shared Agriculture farms are offering special incentives for anyone interested in signing up to their spring and summer vegetable share program.

“It is especially important to support our local farms and food businesses in this traditionally-quiet time of year,” said Wellington County economic development manager Crystal Ellis.

“Sales can be slow and expenses high as farms are investing into seeds and equipment for the upcoming growing season.”

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Teens invited to enter video contest with theme of distracted driving FOREST MOUNT Distracted driving is a major concern on roadways.

However, it is even more concerning with the youth population, as 15 to 19 per cent of all fatal crashes involving teen drivers are a result of distracted driving.

Minto and Wellington North Safe Communities Committees, along with Safe Wellington Communities County and North for Youth Community Group, are partnering on an initiative to create awareness about distracted driving.

The focus is on youths sharing their message about

Stuffie pickup - Julia Martin and her mom Donna Martin were given a booklet containing pictures of their stuffie’s adventures overnight during the “stuffie sleepover” at the Drayton library on Jan. 27. The two also enjoyed a piece of birthday cake in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Both events were part of the Wellington County Library Literacy Day event.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2017-01 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-80, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.

PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for:

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Mapleton Township Municipal Offices at 7:00 pm, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Drayton Plan 848, Part Lot 4 RP61R-9194P with a civic address of 75 Dales Drive. The property is approximately 343.23 m2 (3694.5 ft2) in size and the location is shown on the map below.

The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject land to allow an accessory apartment. The property is zoned R2 Residential which does not currently permit accessory apartments; however, the County Official Plan was recently amended to allow a second unit within semi-detached dwellings under Section 4.4.6.1 “Second Units Within a Main Residence”. The applicants wish to construct an accessory apartment within the basement of the existing semi-detached residential dwelling located on the subject property.

GUELPH – Wellington County council has adopted a 2017 budget with a 2.9 per cent increase in the county portion of property taxes.

The budget was approved in a 9-7 recorded vote on Jan. 26.

The budget includes increased investment in roads infrastructure. Over the next five years the spending plan addresses 18 of the 32 bridges and culverts requiring replacement and 55% of the $70.9 million in projects required over the next decade, as identified through a needs study.

Other highlights include: - construction of 11 new affordable housing units in Palmerston; - the third instalment of a $9.4-million municipal investment in the county’s three local hospitals; - the third year of a fiveyear municipal investment in fibre optic technology as part of the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) program; - construction of a new Hillsburgh library; - a full year of expanded rural waste and recycling collection; and

- staffing enhancements at Wellington Terrace.

The total levy requirement in the budget is $91,605,400, up 4.1% from $87,885,000 in 2016.

Factoring in assessment growth results in a tax impact of 2.9 per cent, equal to about $18 per $100,000 worth of assessment per individual taxpayer.

In total, the county will spend $220.2 million, with salaries, wages and benefits making up 27% of the total, social assistance 25% and purchased services 13%.

Of the $91.6 million to be raised by local taxation, almost half (46%) will go to roads (28%) and policing (18%). Social services, longterm care and health and ambulance makeup another 25%.

A planned $31.5 million in capital expenditures includes $16.7 million for roads and bridges, $4.1 million for library projects (including $3.8 million for a new Hillsburgh library), $7.2 million on repairs and enhancements to social housing (including $3.2 million for housing units in Palmerston), $362,000 on ambulance services, $340,000

Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk.

Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before Mapleton the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk.

Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office at the address shown below.

per school will be permitted.

Each school will have two prizes: 1st place will win $150 and 2nd place will win $100. Each student who enters a submission is eligible to receive eight volunteer hours.

For more information speak to a school resource officer, pick up an application package from a school secretary, and/or check out http://wellington.safecommunities.parachutecanada. org.

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on solid waste services and $80,000 for emergency management.

“This budget shows that the county remains focused on core services, including roads, bridges and solid waste,” stated councillor Chris White, chair of the administration, finance and human resources committee in a press release issued by the county.

However, several felt the tax increase was too high.

Councillor Don McKay was the first to say he couldn’t support the budget.

“I feel that although we’ve worked very hard to try and get it down, we’re still not down far enough that I think we can go back to our residents - and a number of them are having a difficult time with the taxes they have to pay, especially the elderly, especially new families - I think we can work to get the budget down to at least two per cent from 2.9,” he said.

Councillor Gary Williamson said council is paying now for decisions to hold down taxes in the past.

“The fact remains we can’t afford not to put a significant increase in to address infrastructure,” Williamson said.

“If we don’t do it now, your grandson or granddaughter is going to be in a lot worse position in 35 years.”

Councillor Gregg Davidson said, “We need to have taxes and have an increase, that is not debatable. But what that number is, we need to talk about.

“I know that residents can’t afford ($18) per $100,000 of assessment. That’s not something they want.”

A motion to approve the budget was carried, with Pierre Brianceau, GuelphEramosa Mayor Chris White, Lynda White, Doug Breen, Puslinch Mayor Dennis Lever, Minto Mayor George Bridge, Williamson, Rob Black and Dave Anderson in favour.

Opposed were: McKay, Davidson, Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton, Shawn Watters, Erin Mayor Allan Alls, Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox and Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll.

Black declared a conflict of interest on the library portion, as his wife a library employee.