Drayton Community News March 24, 2017

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By Community News staff

All-Ontario champions - The Drayton PeeWee Rep team won the OMHA championship for its division, completing a three-game sweep of the Muskoka Rock on March 14. From left: front, Carter Slot, A. Rumph, Connor Martin, Cohen McIsaac, Cole Murray, Keely Franklin, manager Heather Martin, Ethan Patchett; centre, Owen Culp, Dyson Parker, Ryan Martin, Carter Beilke, head coach Tim Martin and assistant coach Geoff McIsaac; back, trainer Steve Slot, assistant coach Ben Hennessy, Blake Skerritt, Denver Haycock and Hudson Haycock. To celebrate the OMHA win, the Mapleton Fire Department organized an impromptu parade for the team at 6pm on March 15. The parade consisted of a pumper truck in the lead, followed by a pickup truck and trailer carrying the team and a tanker truck following. The flashing lights and wailing sirens alerted Drayton residents to come out and cheer for the champions. The team is now completing a WOAA playoff series with West Grey.

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DRAYTON - Quick action from local bank staff prevented an elderly scam victim from losing even more money.

Wellington County OPP were called on March 15 to the Drayton Branch of the RBC Royal Bank for a potential fraud.

Employees of the bank became suspicious and contacted police when a senior citizen came into the bank attempting to transfer about $20,000 to pay a tax on a lottery prize win.

OPP attended and spoke with staff and the senior.

It was discovered that the senior had already transferred over $12,000 to the scam operators.

The victim was told that a prize of $3.5 million and an exotic car had been won.

Police state that months of grooming convinced the victim that it was necessary to send money to avoid being defrauded.

Be suspicious The OPP are urging anyone who receives correspondence requesting up front payments on winnings or rewards and questions the legitimacy to contact them and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre. ca.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310 1122.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Owner addresses objection to apartment in semi-detached unit

By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Mapleton council will consider a rezoning application that would allow an accessory apartment in a semi-detached residence.

At its Feb. 7 meeting, council deferred a decision on the rezoning application from Richard, Mark and Sue Robinson for a property at 75 Dales Drive in Drayton.

Citing concerns about excessive intensification and potential impact on water and wastewater systems, council deferred the application until the township’s water and wastewater capac-

ity limitations have been addressed.

The applicants wish to construct an accessory apartment within the basement of the existing semi-detached residential dwelling on the property.

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 and current provincial policy indicates a preference for allowing this type of development where possible.

In a letter received by council at its March 14 meeting, Richard Robinson addressed a number of the concerns. “This application is for a one bedroom apartment so it won’t be a large family moving in,� the letter states. “Likely a single person which would likely be employed locally and therefore the dwelling number wouldn’t be any more than an average family dwelling in a home. “I will be living in the home above with my children and will want a respectful dweller in this apartment. I think this will also help with

the lack of apartment dwelling in this area, where there isn’t much to choose from in this town. The driveway will easily park four cars so parking is not an issue here,� the letter states.

County manager of planning and environment Mark Van Patter provided council with a draft zoning amendment for consideration. “While I support the rezoning, I do have a concern about the lack of sewer capacity in Drayton,� said Van Patter. “Therefore, I am proposing that the rezoned property have a holding ‘H’ symbol affixed to it. When council is

satisfied that adequate services are present, the symbol can be removed.�

Councillor Marlene Ottens said, “We have to be realistic; a single person living in a house renting a basement apartment to another single person is going to have less effect (on water and wastewater capacity) than a larger family. “It’s a tricky issue. It’s not black and white (that) the a renter automatically doubles everything.�

Though the Robinsons indicated they intend to live in one of the units, councillor Dennis Craven noted a provision in an earlier draft

amending bylaw requiring the owner of the unit to live in one of the apartments was not in the latest version. “That restriction was placed in to address some of their neighbours’ concerns and then it was removed,�

Craven pointed out. “Does that mean if the owner didn’t live in either the upper or lower unit then it could be a rental unit on both levels?� “Yes, potentially that could absolutely happen.

That could happen everywhere now,� explained county senior planner Linda Redmond.

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Mapleton hires new public works director, bylaw officer Man fined after shot hits vehicle

By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township has hired a new director of public works.

Mapleton council passed a bylaw on March 14 appointing Salvatore (Sam) Mattina to the position, effective March 20.

The position has been vacant since former director Jamie Morgan resigned in December to take a position

with another municipality.

Mattina is a civil engineering technologist (CET) with over 35 years of experience, including 14 years of municipal experience working for the City of Guelph, Town of Milton and City of Brantford in various public works-related capacities.

Mayor Neil Driscoll told the Community News he is pleased to have a public works director in place, not-

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ing the position comes with a wide job description and heavy responsibility. “In a small municipality they just do everything,� said Driscoll.

New bylaw officer Also at the March 14 meeting, council passed a bylaw appointing Kristen Bickers as a municipal law enforcement officer, property standards officer and building inspector

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A MAPLETON Mississauga man has been fined a total of $3,500 for hunting offences, including firing a shot that hit a passing vehicle here last fall.

Casimiro Cunha pleaded guilty and was fined $3,000 for discharging a firearm while hunting without reasonable consideration for people or property, and $500 for unlawfully discharging a firearm across a travelled

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He also received a sixmonth hunting suspension and must complete the Ontario Hunter Education Course before hunting in the province again.

The court heard that on Oct. 22, 2016, conservation officers were notified by the OPP that a vehicle was damaged in a hunting incident.

Officers from the Guelph Enforcement Unit, with the

assistance of the Canine Unit, attended Mapleton Township.

Through their investigation, the officers were able to determine that Cunha shot in the direction of the road at a flying pheasant.

The shot hit a passing vehicle, causing significant damage. Fortunately, the two passengers in the vehicle were not injured.

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Damage limited in local barn fire

WOAA series - The Drayton Defenders PeeWee Rep team took on the West Grey Warriors in WOAA playoff action on March 19 at the PMD arena. Drayton came out on the losing end of a 4-3 overtime game.

Game two of the series was set for March 21 in Durham and game three, if needed, is March 25 in Ayton.

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MAPLETON Wellington County OPP, along with Mapleton Fire/Rescue and GuelphWellington Emergency Medical Services, responded to a reported barn fire near Arthur on March 14.

The incident occurred at about 11:30am at a home located on Concession 16, west of the village of Arthur, in the Township of Mapleton.

Police state damages were considered limited and the cause was a malfunctioning piece of equipment.

Police indicate the fire is not considered suspicious.

Nails for a cause - Fundraising continues for four-year old Jakob Klaassen of Moorefield, who was diagnosed with liver cancer in December. The latest fundraiser, Nails for Jakob, was held on March 9 at A Golden Touch Salon in Drayton. Abby Bridge, left, had her nails painted by salon owner Crystal Dobben.

Bridge, a classmate of Klaassen’s at Maryborough Public School, was happy to get her nails done to help out her friend and his family. All appointments were filled during the event, which ran from 1 to 8:30pm.

Also on hand were vendors from various home-based businesses in the area.

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A Jan. 26 letter to Mapleton CAO Brad McRoberts from Patrick Martin, an investigator with the Ombudsman’s office, was included with correspondence at the March 14 council meeting.

The letter indicates the office “will not be taking further action” regarding concerns raised by a developer, who is not named in the letter, about: - the decision of council to not allocate wastewater capacity units in the township of Mapleton; and - the township not emails acknowledging within two business days as required by the township’s email standards policy as set

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“With respect to concerns that the township was not acknowledging emails within two business days, the township advised that it had looked into this concern and found that the developer had ultimately been provided with responses.

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In the letter, Martin explains the office reviewed the minutes and agenda from council meetings and other documentation, relevant including the engineering reports on wastewater capacity and the township’s corporate policy manual.

“Our review confirmed that council has decided not to allocate any further units of wastewater capacity because of capacity issues with the Drayton Wastewater Pollution Control Plant,” Martin states.

“It is our understanding that the township is current-

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March 27 - Drayton Blood Donor Clinic, 3:30-7:30pm, Community Christian School, 35 High Street, Drayton. Book appointments at www.blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283.

March 31 - Alma Optimist Beef Barbeque, 4:30pm, Alma Community Centre. Proceeds to Empowerment Day for Wellington County students. Information Jim 519-846-5124.

April 1 - Pancake Day, Palmerston Legion, 9 am - 1 pm.

Adults $8, Children $5 (5-12 yrs), preschoolers free. Pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit.

April 3 - Challenge Euchre, Palmerston Legion Upstairs Hall,7:30 pm. $5/person, MUST BRING YOUR PARTNER. Light lunch provided. ALL Welcome.

April 7 - Writers Unite, monthly meeting, 7:30pm. Studio Factor building, 24 Wood Street, Drayton. Everyone welcome.

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April 8 - Jam at the Drayton Legion, 2pm, 15 Elm Street. Bring an instrument and join in the fun.

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Township of Mapleton

Community Information Page

7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113,

Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248 www.mapleton.ca

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS - ENTRANCE PERMITS PURSUANT to Township of Mapleton Policy PWD 01.01, please take notice of the following: • The Council of the Township of Mapleton deems it to be in the public interest to adopt policies to maintain the proper drainage of roads and ditches within the Township, and to address safety issues relative to ingress and egress on Township roads.

100-day fun - Students of the Grade 1-2 class at Community Christian School in Drayton were invited to dress up like they were 100 years old on Feb. 28 in celebration of having completed 100 days of the school year.

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Nater welcomes riding ‘Daughter of the Vote’ participant PerthOTTAWA Wellington MP John Nater welcomed Andrea Strathdee of St. Marys to Parliament as the riding’s representative in the “Daughters of the Vote” event on March 8. of recognition In International Women’s Day, 338 young women representing each electoral district in Canada were selected to sit in their member’s seat in the House of Commons.

From inside the House chamber, Commons of Strathdee was one of the representatives who received an opportunity to give a speech on the important issues facing her riding. She chose to speak on the struggles of rural municipalities in maintaining vital infrastructure.

In addition to the speeches, Strathdee and the other representatives listened to a keynote address by Canada’s first female prime minister Kim Campbell and heard statements from all five party leaders.

“It is great so see so many young women interested in federal politics,” said Nater.

“Canada has been progressing slowly when it comes to improving women’s participation in politics. It is important young women are encouraged to run for office. Hopefully by hearing

Justice of the Peace William Ross heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 15.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding the public that laws regarding the use of

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“By putting restrictions on who can live where, it would become very hard to enforce. I’m not sure how you would be able to enforce such a rule.”

Council passed a resolution directing staff to present a bylaw approving the rezoning, subject to an application for removal of the holding provision, at the next meeting.

Only Craven opposed (councillor Michael Martin was absent for the meeting).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this policy is available at the Township of Mapleton Public Works Department, 519.638.3313 extension 28.

PREPARING FOR

FLOODING The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is hosting a “Preparing for Flooding Open House” at the PMD Arena, Drayton for residents and businesses on March 23, 2017.

Wellington County and Township of Mapleton staff will also be in attendance to help answer your questions and communicate effective response and preparation for potential flooding.

It is encouraged that residents and businesses within Drayton and the Township of Mapleton attend this free meeting between 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Visits Ottawa - Perth-Wellington MP John Nater welcomed Andrea Strathdee of St. Marys to Parliament as the riding’s representative in the March 8 “Daughters of the Vote” event.

Submitted Photo from Canada’s first female prime minister, these young women will be inspired to become members of parliament, and one day prime minister.” speeches the After Strathdee said, “Meeting inspiring women from across the country with so many diverse backgrounds and perspectives has taught me so much about the importance of female representa-

tion in parliament, and my duty to engage and inspire other women to run in elections.”

Strathdee was raised in St. Marys and is studying public affairs and policy management at Carleton University in Ottawa at the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs.

Daughters of the Vote is organized by Equal Voice Canada.

Hunter fined for multiple violations » FROM PAGE 1

• Therefore, no person shall construct any driveway, laneway or other form of access from a roadway to either public or private property without first obtaining an entrance permit from the municipality. If any person does not obtain an entrance permit, the municipality shall remove any material or objects placed on municipal property and/or otherwise disable the access to the municipal road and no permit shall be given until all of the expenses incurred by the Municipality in doing so have been reimbursed.

firearms are in place for public protection and safety.

“It is illegal and unsafe to shoot from, down or across a public road when hunting,” the ministry states in a March 16 press release.

For more information on hunting regulations, consult the Ontario Hunting

Regulations Summary available at ontario.ca/hunting.

To report a natural resources violation, call the MNRF Tips line at 1-877-8477667 toll free any time, contact a local ministry office during regular business hours or call Crime Stoppers at 1 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Maryborough Township Housing Corporation (Terrace) is requesting lawn maintenance quotes for 2017 & 2018.

The seniors apartment building is located at 11 Caroline Street in Moorefield.

Please submit your quote c/o Lori Woodham 11 Caroline Street, P.O. Box 99, Moorefield, Ont. N0G 2K0 by April 10, 2017.

Further information can be obtained by request: Call Lori at (519) 638-2984 or moorefield.seniors@gmail.com.

Lowest quote not necessarily accepted.

REDUCED ROAD LIMITS PURSUANT TO TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON BY-LAW 99-60, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING PROHIBITIONS: • All roads and / or highways within the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the Township of Mapleton are subject to the reduced load limit during the period of March 1st to April 30th of each year.

• The road reduction limit shall be a maximum of five thousand (5,000) kilograms per axle PENALTIES & CONDITIONS: Any person who contravenes any provision of the above by-law is guilty of an offence under the Highway Traffic Act.

Notice to Ratepayers THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE 2017 INTERIM TAXES FOR ALL PROPERTY CLASSES ARE DUE

March 28, 2017 Taxes may be paid at the following locations:

• Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac • at most Financial Institutions or • by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions.

There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted.Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

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Stopping scams is everyone’s job

Local bank staff are being credited with helping to prevent a despicable scam from becoming worse.

Wellington County OPP officers were called on March 15 to the Drayton branch of the RBC Royal Bank after employees there became suspicious and contacted police when a senior citizen attempted to transfer around $20,000 to pay a tax on a lottery prize.

After speaking to the senior and bank staff, OPP discovered over $12,000 had already been defrauded and transferred to scam operators.

In this case, the victim was told they had won a prize of $3.5 million and an exotic car. Police state that months of grooming convinced the victim that it was necessary to send money to avoid being defrauded.

This story is the latest in a long line of scams that seem to increase exponentially with the ability of modern communications technology to allow scam artists to identify and contact victims.

While thankfully the bank employees were able to intervene in this local case to prevent further fraud, education and vigilance are really the best ways to prevent such heinous bilking of the vulnerable.

Bank workers aren’t the only ones who must be on the lookout for unusual transactions. Ever more common lately are scams that involve the victims purchasing large amounts of gift cards for iTunes or other commodities that victims activate for criminals who cash in on them. Business owners and retail employers should be alert for such transactions and know how to respond.

In addition, all of us must make efforts to educate ourselves, and those we care about, on the various types of scams making the rounds so that mental alarm bells will go off when they appear.

Victims and potential victims alike, must be convinced to report when they are targeted, whether they end up being defrauded or not. March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released an estimate indicating less than 5% of mass marketing fraud is ever reported.

That is a horrifying statistic that reveals criminals are getting away with reprehensible schemes far too often.

The centre is also offering tips on what to do if you fall victim to a scam, including: - gather information pertaining to the fraud, including documents, receipts and copies of emails and/or text messages; - report the incident to your local law enforcement. Keep a log of all your calls and record all file or occurrence numbers; - contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888495-8501 or through the Fraud Reporting System (FRS); - report the incident to the financial institution the money was sent through; - if the fraud took place online through Facebook, eBay, a classified ad such as Kijiji or other website, be sure to report the incident directly to the website; and - victims of ID fraud should place flags on all their accounts and report to credit bureaus, Equifax and TransUnion.

If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-4958501 or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca

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Featuring over 100 exhibits, show-goers can find everything from a robotic milker to a display on agricultural history in Mapleton Township.

The two-day event, sponsored by the Drayton Kinsmen, takes place on March 29 (11am to 10pm) and 30 (11am to 9pm) at the PMD arena in Drayton.

A slight adjustment to show hours in 2015 proved to be successful and will con-

tinue in 2017.

Half of the $5 admission fee is donated to cystic fibrosis research, a cause that the local Kinsmen support at a national level. The Kinsmen also support many activities within the community.

The family-friendly show focuses not only on agricultural service, innovation and technology, but also on the family farm as an important agricultural tradition.

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Community members outside of the Kinsmen club play a role in the running of the event. High school students looking to earn a portion of their volunteer hours required for completion of high school man the admission table.

Volunteers from the Drayton Minor Hockey Association run the food booth and local Girl Guides will be selling their popular cookies.

Members of the Minto Mapleton Family Health Team are available to do blood pressure checks and answer questions related to dietary needs.

The Mapleton Historical Society’s booth will feature a display on haying. Photos contributed by local residents will capture haying practices over the decades.

Mapleton residents can search sketches dated from 1843 on tree species in Peel and Maryborough Townships. The sketches donated by the family of

the late Paul Day will be showcased at the Trees for Mapleton booth.

New at the show this year is a breakfast with Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll. On March 29 at 11am on the arena floor, show-goers are invited to enjoy a coffee and breakfast snack while Driscoll shares updates on Mapleton Township issues.

Topics to be discussed include the agricultural community, youth, new projects, the budget and recent meetings with provincial ministers focused on infrastructure in rural municipalities.

A unique show tradition offered for sale each year by the Drayton Kinsmen is a customized collectible toy tractor. This year’s tractor, the 1/16th scale Farmall 656 must be pre-ordered, as quantities are limited. Orders can be picked up at the Kinsmen booth during the show.

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36th Annual

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Farm show a model of community cooperation

Welcome to Farm Show 2017 Here we go again ... It’s almost like a legacy, a marriage, a long-term commitment.

Some say it’s our moral responsibility to continue and others say it’s for the survival of the community.

Welcome to Farm Show 2017!

Like everyone that grows up or resides in our great country, we anticipate the warmth and splendour of spring; no one more so than our farmers. The smell of the land warming up looking forward to seed, the animals in the barn getting restless to kick up their heels in the

pasture and the equipment in the shed getting a lastminute service before hitting the fields for another effort at the best crop ever.

It all starts now. You have been planning spring in your head all winter long; now it’s time to see what’s new, what’s going to provide the best yield, who is going to give the best service, who is going to give the best price and what will give my family the best return on investment for my farm.

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Grand River Conservation Authority........ 110 Hall Grand River Robotics ................................ 62 Arena Harkness Equipment Ltd........................... 33-35 Arena Healthy Ways .............................................. 67 Arena Henk’s Agri Service ................................... 31 Arena Hensall District Co-operative ................... 57 Arena Horst Choring Aids Inc. ............................. 68 Arena Innovative Print ......................................... 11 Arena Islandview Farm Equipment ..................... Entrance Hall IXL Canada................................................. 51 Arena Jack Financial ............................................ 99 Hall Jake’s Rust Control..................................... 46 Arena K.A. Hammond & Co. Ltd........................... 111 Hall Kindred Credit Union................................. 91 Hall Life Cooperative......................................... Entrance Hall Liquid Feeds International Ltd.................. 89 Hall Luymes Farms Ltd. .................................... Outside Lystek International Inc ............................ Entrance Hall M & M Family Acres .................................. Outdoor Maple Lane Farm Service ......................... 27-30 Arena Mapleton Contracting Ltd. ........................ 108 Hall Mapleton Historical Society ...................... 98 Hall Mar-Line Industries................................... 55 Arena Mar-Span Home Hardware Building Centre... 38 Arena Marquardt Farm Drainage Ltd.................. 114 Hall Martin Well Drilling Inc. ........................... 9 Arena Minto Ag Ltd. .............................................. 59-60 Arena Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team ....... Seminar Room B Molesworth Farm Supply Ltd. ................... 36 Arena Monarch Oil ............................................... 53 Arena Moorefield Tire .......................................... 22-23 Arena Morning Blaze............................................ 55 Arena Mornington Communications Co-op Ltd.... 121 Arena Multi Shelter Solutions .............................. 45 Arena Nieuwland Feed & Supply Ltd. .................. 3 Arena, 103 Hall Norwell Dairy Systems Ltd........................ 20-21 Arena O.M.A.F.R.A. .............................................. Entrance Hall

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Farmall 656 is this year’s farm show collectible

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DRAYTON - Since its inception 36 years ago, the Drayton Kinsmen have offered a different collectible toy tractor to interested show-goers and collectors at the annual farm show.

For 2017, organizers have chosen the Farmall 656.

The 1/16 scale tractor has been customized specifically for the show. A three-point hitch, custom decals and hand painting are features on this year’s tractor.

The unit is sold in an official Drayton Farm Show box and can be purchased for $105.

The Farmall 656 was manufactured by International Harvester from 1965 to 1972 and sold for $6,130. The sixcylinder, five-speed trans-

2017 show collectible - A 1/16 scale Farmall 656 tractor, customized specifically for the 2017 Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show, is this year’s collectible toy tractor.

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A piston-type hydraulic pump powered a piston-type hydraulic motor that allowed speed to be controlled by a single lever. Initially only the 656 was available with the optional hydrostatic drive system.

Limited quantities of the Drayton Farm Show collectible toy tractor are available.

Anyone interested in ordering one can find an order form at www.draytonkinsmen.ca. Mail a copy of the form along with a cheque payable to the “Kinsmen Club of Drayton” c/o Kalin Mackay, 32 Andrews Dr. Drayton, ON, N0G 1P0.

Orders can be picked up at the Drayton Kinsmen Booth during the Drayton Farm Show on March 29 and 30 at the PMD arena.

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picked. The Kinsmen have had a long tradition of keeping the farm show real. This year every aisle, hallway and wall space is filled.

Our exhibitors, like many of you, grew up doing chores before and after school and have spent many a late night to get the job done.

That’s what the Drayton Kinsmen Farm show is and will always be. The only kitchen magicians are the minor hockey moms and dads in the food booth, the freckle-nosed youngster at the door is getting some required high school volunteer hours and the guys in the burgundy shirts putting it all together. Nobody’s getting paid here. They all have one mission in mind: to make it the best farm show ever and celebrate agriculture in a way that only a rural farm show could.

The Kinsmen, with the help of our exhibitors, have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Mapleton community through the proceeds from the farm show - including parks and playgrounds, ball diamonds, soccer fields, helping area families in a time of need - and for that we sincerely thank our farmers and citizens for their support.

So when you ask what’s new at the farm show this year I have got to say, lots, some new exhibitors, some great old exhibitors with some really interesting new ideas and products and lots of “How the heck does that work?” and “Hey, I haven’t seen you since last year’s farm show.” Those farmers are busy people.

Our collector tractor this year is a Farmall, which in a sense is why we’re here.

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Farm show fun - LEFT: Candice Bosman, left, and Jenna Bosman of Moorefield got comfortable in a tractor cab at the 2016 show.

ABOVE: Mapleton residents Kim Yaku, left, and Cheryl Coryl sport-

ing firefighter hats picked up at the Mapleton Township booth.

Community News file photos Drayton Farm Show tractor collection, this is a must have. We have limited quantities so it’s first come, first served.

On behalf of the Drayton Kinsmen thank you for coming out to the Drayton Farm show this year to celebrate agriculture, meet our new exhibitors and take a look at what is new from our many

exhibitors that have been here since day one.

As Japanese farmer and philosopher Masanobu Fukuoka once said, “The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops or the production of milk and meat, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.”

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By Glynis M. Belec

The right words Another funeral. More tears, heartbreak, fear, trembling.

Sometimes, though, death also brings a sense of relief, especially when a person has suffered for an extended period.

Our tears, really are for us; for the family; for the loved ones who are left behind, because we miss our friend, our husband, our brother, our father. If we truly believe what it says in John 11:25-26, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die…” then we know our loved one doesn’t need our tears and is at peace and in a better place. Of course, there is a time and a place for pronouncing those words. The funeral home is not the best place for them unless the bereaved initiate.

Sometimes it’s hard to know what the right thing to say to someone who has lost a loved one. In the initial time of mourning, there are certain things that we say that might hurt. I don’t get upset when people say “dumb” things in a funeral home. Some people don’t know what to say so words pop out without careful thought. But they mean well. And they came. That’s what counts.

Recently I have just finished co-authoring and publishing a book on grief, Good Grief People. In the back of the book we included a helpful section that addresses just this. We called these sections “Good Things to Say and Do for Those Who Grieve” and “What Not to Say to Those Who Grieve.”

Here is a little excerpt from each section: Good Things to Say and Do for Those Who Grieve P Listen, listen, listen P Tell them you don’t know all they’re going through, but you are trying to imagine what it would be like

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Ask what they liked best about their loved one Tell how you miss their loved one, too Tell what you liked about the loved one Take the person who is grieving out for a meal or ask him/ her to your house for a visit Ask her to accompany you on a shopping trip, for an activity or a concert, movie or other activity If they are a widow(er) take a meal or two that can be put in a freezer for later Find out important dates such as birthdays or anniversaries and send a note, an email or make a telephone call on those days Offer a hug Offer to pray Give a sincere compliment Let the bereaved know you are there to help if they need it.

Make sure you mean it though and offer specific suggestions Shine everyone’s shoes in the house for the funeral Bring a casserole over two weeks after the funeral Send a hand-written “just thinking of you” card…

What NOT to Say to Those Who Grieve “I know JUST how you feel.” Your relationship and circumstances will still be different even if you have lost a loved one Never compare someone’s death to how you felt losing a pet “It will get better soon.”

‘Time will heal.” Don’t assume that six months – or any set period of time, is long enough for someone to grieve Don’t keep reminding the bereaved that the loved one is in “a better place.”

Don’t say things like, “You know you got to enjoy each

other for many years and did a lot of wonderful things together.” (Yes, we did, but I wanted more!) × “What stage of grief are you experiencing?” × “Other people have suffered losses too. You will be all right” × “She was not meant to suffer any longer” or “It was for the best” × “God needed a special angel” × “It was God’s plan” × “There is a reason for everything” × “You can still have another child. You’re young enough…”

No one escapes death. Not the rich, the famous, the powerful, the wise. When death comes knocking, we have no choice but to answer. Death is something that the world fears but as believers in Jesus and in an eternal heavenly abode, we know there is something beyond that gossamer veil that is more than our finite minds can imagine.

We will never have the right words when we are talking about or trying to figure out death, but we can always go to the place that does have the right words. The Word of God never lies. Sometimes we don’t get it. But it never lies. In time truth will be revealed.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelations 21:4 The man whose funeral I will attend was a good, good man with an unwavering faith. I visited him in the hospital and I will never forget his words, “I’m not afraid to die. I know where I am going. I would prefer not to leave my family but God’s calling me home, so what choice do I have? May as well get used to it. Besides, heaven’s supposed to be a good place, I hear.”

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8

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By Sarah Pink, Do you ever get frustrated by food and nutrition?

Maybe you can’t figure out why you feel bloated after eating certain foods, have family mealtimes that are mayhem or are unsure about which foods are best for a particular health condition.

I call these “food fights” – they represent times when you struggle with yourself or others about what to eat.

March is Nutrition Month and the 2017 theme is “Take the Fight out of Food.” For more information, tips, ideas and recipes, visit the website www.nutritionmonth2017.ca.

To get you started here is an

example of how to take the fight out of food!

Fad Foods: Ugh! How do I know which information to trust? Let’s face it. Not everything we read online is true. And while many of us know that, it’s still easy to be taken in by popular ideas we see online or hear from friends. How can we really separate food fact from fiction? Here is an example of a three-step problem-solving approach that was developed for Dietitians of Canada’s Nutrition Month 2017 campaign Take the Fight out of Food, which works quite well for nutritional concerns.

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Donations can be dropped off at the Drayton Food Market, Drayton Reformed Church or by calling the food bank to make other arrangements.

If you or someone you know are in need of an Easter Food Hamper please call the food bank at 519-504-2346.

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Please call before Friday, March 31st to sign up for an Easter Food Hamper

tion online and you might not be sure how to tell if something is a fad or know what to believe.

Get the facts: Some websites are more reliable than others. There is a resource on www.nutritionmonth2017.ca that can help you determine if facts you read online are accurate.

Try being more critical and ask yourself these questions when reading a site: - is the website promising a quick fix or a miracle cure?; - do I have reasons to mistrust the person, organization or company that runs the website?; - are they trying to sell me something instead of educating me?; - are the website writers unqualified to be giving me nutrition information?; - do they have facts that sound too good to be true?; - does the information come from personal opinions rather than scientific evidence?; - are the claims based on a single study that may draw the wrong conclusion?

If you answer “yes” to most of these questions, the website may not be reliable.

Seek support: You can’t always trust everyone who has an opinion about food and nutrition. Instead, look for sites that aren’t trying to sell you something and that

rely on science rather than opinions. Check the credentials of the writers, and look for sites written by regulated health professionals whose work is reviewed by other experts.

Here are some sights for reliable nutrition information as a place to get started: - www.dietitians.ca; - www.eatrightontario.ca; - www.healthlinkbc.ca; - www.healthycanadians. gc.ca; and www.dietitians.ca/ Media/Member-Blogs.aspx.

Do you have a food fight that you struggle with? Try the three-step approach to Take the Fight out of Food and make your commitment official at www.nutritionmonth2017.ca.

For more information about any of the free services offered by the MintoMapleton Family Health Team, visit the website at www.mmfht.ca or call our Drayton office at 519-638-2110 or Clifford office at 519-3274777.

Like the team on Facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow them on Twitter (@ MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area.

Sarah Pink is a registered dietitian with the Mount Forest Family Health Team.

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March break fundraiser - A Drayton Kinette Club fundraiser in honour of Moorefield resident Jakob Klaassen raised over $1,200 for Kidney Cancer Canada. Over 190 people filled the Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield on March 16 to watch magician Andrew Woo perform. From left: Woo’s assistant Lady Mystique, Jakob Klaassen, Erica-Lynn Klaassen and Woo. Jakob is currently receiving treatment for kidney cancer.

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Pickup stolen from rural residence MAPLETON - Wellington County OPP received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Sideroad 15 in Mapleton on March 16 at 10:30am.

The vehicle is described as a white 2010 GMC Sierra bearing Ontario marker 2207FT. It was stolen sometime around midnight on March 16. The keys were left

in the vehicle.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Deadline for entry is April 3rd. Contact Derek at info @ draytonschoolofmusic.ca

COMING EVENTS

Service recognized - Mapleton Township deputy clerk Barb Schellenberger, left, was recognized by the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) after completing a term as chair of the AMCTO Zone 2. “It is only because of the support of councils, current and past, that have supported staff involvement with the association that this can happen,” stated Schellenberger. A member of the AMCTO executive from 2010 to 2016, Schellenberger was presented with a certificate of appreciation by incoming chair Michelle Dunne.

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by special interest groups.

I will take the concerns I heard today back to Ottawa and ensure that we work to strengthen our agricultural industry.”

The discussion covered a wide range of topics, including animal welfare, international trade, energy costs, climate change and cap and trade policies, supply management, access to natural gas, business risk management, regulatory overreach, overzealous government inspectors, competitiveness, and sustainable funding for municipal infrastructure.

Although Nater and Pettapiece both serve in opposition, they committed to continue voicing local producers’ concerns to the federal and provincial governments.

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MP, MPP attend farm forum STRATFORD Local commodity and farm groups had their say at the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) Forum on Nov. 17.

Perth-Wellington MP John Nater and MPP Randy Pettapiece also participated in the annual event.

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KEUNEN, John Marinus, of Drayton peacefully went home to be with his Lord at his home in Drayton on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Cobi (Dekker) for 54 years. Cherished father of Joe and Michelle Keunen of Bullhead City, Arizona, Brian and Joanne Keunen of Mapleton, Emily and Gerry deMol of Mapleton and Donna and David Grift of Waterloo. Dearest Opa of John Keunen and fiancée Jessica, Randy Keunen, Jolene Keunen, Melanie Keunen; Rachel Keunen, Aaron Keunen and fiancée Taylor, Benjamin Keunen, and Daniel Keunen; Esther and Mitch Freeman, Naomi deMol, Isaiah deMol; Josh Grift, Philip Grift, and Nathan Grift. Brother of Marie

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New ride- Liquid Feeds International (LFI) of Innerkip introduced its new liquid feed truck to customers at its liquid feed day in Alma on March 15. LFI employee Ian Moore drives the truck for the company, which provides molasses-based liquid feed supplements to dairy, beef, goat and sheep farmers and the feed mill industry across Ontario.

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Unique truck on display at event in Liquid Feed Day in Alma

by Caroline Sealey ALMA - Liquid Feeds of (LFI) International Innerkip has been providing molasses-based liquid feed supplements to the dairy, beef, goat, sheep and feed mill industries for over 30 years.

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pany hosted a liquid feed day at the Alma Community Centre.

On display during the event was the company’s new liquid feed truck. The original truck, driven by 20-year LFI employee Ian Moore, was involved in a head-on collision in June. The driver of the other vehicle had fallen

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asleep at the wheel and sustained broken bones. In an unsuccessful attempt to avoid the collision, Moore and the truck landed on the roof of its cab in a nearby field. Moore was uninjured but the feed truck was a write-off.

LFI took this opportunity to design what officials call a new state-of-the-art truck that would serve customers’ needs more efficiently. Truck driver Ian Moore played a major role in the design of the new truck.

“This truck is the first truck in Ontario to have a legal for trade on-board scale.

The tank is divided into five compartments and has a 20 metric tonne capacity,” Moore said.

“It took until March 6 of this year to get the new truck on the road.”

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON

7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113, Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248 www.mapleton.ca

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton will be holding a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act on: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Mapleton Township Municipal Offices Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 The purpose of the meeting is for Council to hear comments on the proposed Community Improvement Plan for the Township of Mapleton. The lands to be included in the proposed Community Improvement Plan affect all lands in the Township of Mapleton, and therefore no key map is included in this notice. See the draft Plan for specific land use schedules.

Purpose and Effect The purpose of the proposed Community Improvement Plan is to establish a program for municipal financial incentives to encourage the rehabilitation and improvement of private lands and buildings in the Township of Mapleton. The Community Improvement Plan provides policies that would enable Council to offer financial incentives to private property owners.

These incentives are intended to encourage property owners to improve the appearance of their lands and buildings in accordance with guidelines adopted by Council.

Once approved by Council, the Community Improvement Plan would enable the Township to grant financial incentives to building and business owners including: 1. Design and study grant 2. Planning application and Building Permit Fee grant 3. Façade, signage and property improvement grant 4. Building improvement grant 5. Accessibility grant 6. Building conversion and expansion grant 7. Major redevelopment Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.

Representation Any person may attend the Public Meeting and make written and/or verbal representation.

Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk at the address shown below.

If a person or public body does not make oral submission at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton regarding the Community Improvement Plan before the Plan is adopted, 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 and the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing or an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Additional Information A copy of the Final Community Improvement Plan is available on the Township’s website at http://www.mapleton.ca/images/Pdfs/EcDev/FINAL_MAPLETON_CIP_March2017_ compressed.pdf and at the Municipal Office.

Additional information regarding this proposal is available from Martin Bohl, Economic Development Co-ordinator at 519.638.3313 Ext. 26 or at the address shown below.

Dated at the Township of Mapleton This 14th day of March, 2017.

Barb Schellenberger, Deputy Clerk Township of Mapleton Phone: 519.638.3313 Ext.23 bschellenberger@mapleton.ca

Riding high - Juggler/comedian Craig Douglas entertained a crowd of about 50 youngsters and parents at the Palmerston branch of the Wellington County Library on March 15. The free event was part of the library’s county-wide program of March Break events. Volunteers from the audience included, from left: Cameron Woods, Teagan Ellis and Bruce Caskanette.

Photo by Patrick Raftis

Noble team takes top prize at euchre PALMERSTON - THE Palmerston Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted a euchre on March 6.

Leonard Noble and Ron Noble recorded the high

score, while Verna Jean Speers and Joe Riff were second and Betty Gillies and Gord Northcott were third.

Sonny Metzger and Wray Turton were hidden num-

ber winners. Doris Hale and Doug Anderson won for lone hands.

Challenge next The Euchre is on April 3 at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

Investigation concluded by Ombudsman’s office » FROM PAGE 2

within two business days, but the majority of these emails were in reply to previous township correspondence. Our understanding is that the township is planning to review this policy in the

near future.”

Mayor Neil Driscoll commended township staff for assisting with the Ombudsman’s investigation.

“I’d like to thank staff, our CAO and our clerk’s department,” the mayor stated.

“He couldn’t have had better words for the quick correspondence and the cooperation that they received.

“It’s great to see we have staff that can get the job done for something as important as this.”

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Township of Mapleton

Community Information Page

7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113,

Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248 www.mapleton.ca

Donations to the food bank are appreciated.

2017

GREEN LEGACY TREE DAY IN MAPLETON

The Township of Mapleton will again be offering a “Tree Day” where tree seedlings will be made available, free of charge, to residents of the Township of Mapleton.

Property owners can pre-order up to a maximum of 50 tree seedlings (subject to availability) in bundles of 10.

Pre-order tree seedlings by contacting the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office at 519.638.3313.

SPECIES AVAILABLE Pine, White Pine, Red

Spruce, Norway Spruce, White

Pick-up your tree seedlings on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Municipal Maintenance Facility Sand Shed, 7273 Sideroad 16, Drayton From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.