THE
SERVING THE MAPLETON COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY NEWS Volume 48 Issue 13
Drayton, Ontario
1 Year GIC - 2.15% 3 Year GIC - 2.35% 5 Year GIC - 2.55% Daily Interest 1.25%
638-3328
Friday, March 27, 2015
www.jackfinancial.ca
Mapleton supports campaign to rename highway after former MPP
Provincial champs - The Drayton Pee Wee Rep team won the Ontario Minor Hockey Association D championship with a series win over Muskoka. Team members are, from left: front, Raegan Cressman, Shawn Culp; second row, Steve Skerritt, Adam Chittick, Ian Geffros, Kyle Mulder, Keegan McIntosh, Payton McIsaac, Griffen Jack; third row, Ethan Albrecht, Tyler Franklin, Brett Armstrong, Cody Burnett, Josh DeWeerd; back, coaches – Brian Debeyer, Bryce Good, Joe Heenan, Jason Jack. submitted photo
Drayton Pee Wees win all-Ontario championship DRAYTON - The Drayton Pee Wee Rep team are allOntario champions. The team won the Ontario Minor Hockey Association D championship this past weekend after besting Muskoka three 3-1 in a sixpoint series.
NWHC gets top 10 score MOUNT FOREST North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) achieved a score in the top 10 per cent of Ontario hospitals for Acute Care Inpatient Experience in a recently-released National Research Corporation Canada (NRCC) report. The report is based on patient ratings of overall satisfaction and likelihood of patients recommending NWHC to family and friends. The purpose of the survey is to highlight excellent performance based on patient perceptions and to identify hospitals that may have good practices in place that others may be interested in learning. “This validation is a reflection of the expertise, care and humanity delivered throughout every North Wellington Health Care department.� said hospital board chair Tom Sullivan. Continued on page 3
Drayton travelled to Port Carling on March 21 for game four with a 2-1 series lead and finished Muskoka off with a 3-0 victory. After losing the first game in overtime to Muskoka, 2-1, Drayton battled back in game
two with 1-0 win and a nail biter 4-3 overtime victory in game three. Drayton goalies, Shawn Culp and Raegan Cressman each recorded a shutout during the final series. Heading to Muskoka with a chance to clinch the title,
the team played a “very calm and precise game� said coach Jason Jack, capitalizing on two chances and topping it off with an empty netter. For some team members, this was their third OMHA final in a row and their second championship.
Norwell students are recognized for Sears drama festival performances GUELPH - Students from Norwell District High School were recognized for their efforts at the Sears Ontario Drama Festival held at John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute here from March 2 to 5. The director and cast of the Norwell District Secondary School production, Selfie, were recognized with merit awards for using creative imagery to tell a story. Norwell cast member Ben Wideman also received an acting award. Productions that will be moving on to regional event to be held in Barrie the week of April 13, are Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute’s The Ding Dong Theory, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School’s Apostrophe’s and John F. Ross’ The Actor’s Nightmare.
Main St. W. Palmerston
DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT HELD OVER. Rated PG and 119 minutes long.
SHOWTIMES: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm and Sunday 7pm
For more info call 519-343-3640 or visit www.norgantheatre.com
by Patrick Raftis WELLINGTON COUNTY – A campaign by WellingtonHalton Hills MPP Ted Arnott to have the local portion of Highway 6 renamed the Jack Johnson Memorial Highway has received support from local municipalities, including Mapleton. Because the Ministry of Transportation requires a resolution of support from each municipality the highway passes through, Arnott requested support from local councils recently. Johnson served as an MPP from 1975-1990. This year marks the 40th anniversary of his first election and what would have been his 85th birthday. He was the first MPP to represent the riding of Wellington, which included the County of Wellington in its entirety. “He was an honest, decent, hard working representative
who put his constituents first and was respected by everyone he worked with, from all sides of the political debate and MPPs from all parties,� stated Arnott in his appeal for support. “Since Jack Johnson was the first MPP to represent all of Wellington County in the Ontario Legislature, I believe that it would be a fitting tribute to rename Highway 6 – the highway that goes through the centre of Wellington County from north to south – in his honour.� Arnott pointed out there is precedent for renaming a highway in honour of a former MPP. Three other deceased MPPs, Leo Bernier, Bruce Crozier, and John M. Turner, have also had highways renamed in their honour in their areas. He also stated the only cost involved would be the cost of the sign, which he would approach the provincial transportation minContinued on page 3
Proposal to convert studio into residence is deferred by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – Mapleton council is considering a rezoning request that would allow a prospective purchaser to convert a building here from institutional to residential use. Representatives of a Fergus law firm have applied for the rezoning on the Footlights Dance Studio property at 16 Spring Street on behalf of Nadia Jackson, who wants to convert the building, which was once a church, into living quarters. The change in zoning would allow the property to be used as a residence in keeping with the official plan and the nature of the neighbourhood. During a public meeting on March 10, the Wellington County planning department and Mapleton public works
director Brad McRoberts raised concerns about parking and driveway access. While supporting the application, McRoberts suggested in a written report that a survey be provided to ensure there is room on the east side of he building to access a driveway. McRoberts said currently there is not really a driveway on the property, just a grass path. He said the municipality needs to ensure residents will be able to park off the road allowance in order to avoid interfering with snow removal. No one offered concerns about the proposal during the public meeting. Afterward, council passed a resolution to defer approval for further discussion on issues, including onsite parking.
Local residents recognized for volunteer service
Creative imagery - Norwell students Beth Grant, left, and Raven Lawson perform in the school’s Sears Ontario Drama Festival entry, Selfie, in Guelph on March 2. Adjudicators recognized the production for use of creative imagery. photo by Patrick Raftis
Weekly Wag
Drama is life bits cut out. ll u d e th h it w cock - Alfred Hitch
GUELPH - Three Mapleton residents were among those recognized with 2015 Ontario Volunteer Service Medals in Guelph on March 18. Elbert Bouwman of Drayton, Theo van der Meulen of Alma and Romy Schill of Wallenstein were all recognized for five years of service to the Wellington Junior Farmers. Other members of the
Wellington Junior Farmers recognized at the event were Katherine Clyne, of Harriston, five years; and Alex Noble, of Harriston, and Kate McKenzie, of Elora, who received youth awards of distinction. Palmerston residents Ron Hodgins and Lynn Hodgins were recognized for 30 years of service to the Victorian Order of Nurses.
'5$<7216725$*( FRP ,QGLYLGXDO 6WRUDJH 8QLWV Individual Storage Units [ [ [ [ 5x10 10x10 10x15 10x20 6HDVRQDO ERDWV FDUV 59V ODZQ WUDFWRUV Seasonal VXPPHU ZLQWHU WLUH VWRUDJH boats, cars, RVs, lawn tractors, summer/winter tire storage