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Council may face OMB hearing after 3-2 vote on official plan amendment by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here voted 3-2 on Sept. 27 to approve an official plan amendment that was opposed by the developer of the property. In an interview last week, Richard Seibel, vice president of The Murray Group, said the company is still considering if it will appeal council’s decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. At issue is council’s approval for a greenlands designation on land The Murray Group owns at the northern part of Moorefield. The property is 11.6 acres in size and has frontage on McGivern Street. It is Part of Park Lot 58, Moore’s Survey, East 1/2 Lot 9, Concession 9. The subdivision had been partly industrial, and the official plan amendment originally was to redesignate the lands for residential use. However, county planner Linda Redmond and Seibel disagreed about the designation of the greenlands. There were two parcels Redmond originally wanted to be desingated greenlands and Seibel opposed that. When the original amendment was circulated, the Grand River Conservation Area had
no objections to The Murray Group proposal. And after the greenlands designation was inserted, the GRCA again stated it had no objections. Seibel told council the issue was delayed because council wanted a better description of the two forested areas. A report by forester Peter Williams stated one of those was insignificant, but the other is worth preserving. But, as Seibel told council, the official plan amendment being presented by Redmond is “not what The Murray Group proposed.” He also stated preserving such woodlots is not yet firm county policy and, further, he checked and learned the policy has not even been circulated for public comment. Redmond agreed and said, “I don’t know where they are in the process. It’s certainly not approved at this point.” Seibel said the county “seems to be suggesting guidelines that have not been circulated yet.” At a previous OMB hearing on the issue, the township had agreed only to review the proposal, he added. “If the township had been negotiating in good faith, it would never have put the greenlands [designation] in,”
Seibel said. Keeping the two stands of trees would remove 4.8 acres from the potential of the development. Redmond’s final recommendation, with one stand of trees removed from consideration, reduced that to 4 acres. Seibel said the company had not planned to cut down the trees, but to use them as an amenity for larger lots with the tree stands in the back yards, “It’s not even policy in Wellington County,” he said in the later interview. “It hasn’t been made public. They just decided to.” He said the result was unilaterally changing the official plan “on land we have desigated industrial.” He said he expected the move will cost the subdivision about 16 homes. At Wellington County council two days later, council simply accepted Redmond’s report as information and did not deal with it any further. At Mapleton, when it came time to consider the official plan as presented by Redmond, councillors Andy Knetsch and Mike Downey were in favour, and councillors Jim Curry and Neil Driscoll were opposed. Mayor Bruce Whale broke the tie by voting in favour of it.
Harvest for Hunger - Over 120 combines converged on a field near Monkton on Oct. 5 to attempt to break a world record by harvesting a 160-acre field of soybeans in just over 11 minutes. Since there is no official record for soybean harvesting, the group did set a record. All inputs to the soybean crop were donated, and the crop was sold by auction, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. So far, the group has raised well over $200,000. Several Mapleton farmers participated in the event with their combines. submitted photo
Sinnamon: Spill danger at lagoon now over by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here are likely smiling over the good weather that has been around for the past few weeks. Council learned on Sept. 27 that it was under orders from the Ministry of Environment to get rid of material in its sewage
lagoon - and the fine weather has meant there were no spills in the meantime. The township had asked the MOE for help when it discovered a shortage of space and a danger of a spill from its lagoons, which hold effluent from Drayton and Moorefield. Clerk Patty Sinnamon said
on Oct. 7 the township had already been emptying some of the lagoons, which had only minimal storage space when council met. And, she added, the township had permission to irrigate adjacent lands with sewage material at the December rate Continued on page 12
Pettapiece unseats Wilkinson in close race in Perth-Wellington riding by Mike Robinson and Chris Daponte PERTH-WELLINGTON If Premier Dalton McGuinty ever wonders what cost him his third majority government, the results in this riding should be at the forefront. Minister of the Environment and incumbent Liberal MPP John Wilkinson was narrowly defeated by Progressive Conservative Randy Pettapiece in one of the last races to provide results late in the evening on Oct. 6. Wilkinson, favoured by many to win the PerthWellington riding, led the polls several times during the back-and-forth race on election night, but ultimately he finished 630 votes short, with 13,652 or 38.8%. Pettapiece gained momentum late in the evening, winning with 40.6% of the votes (14,282). NDP candidate Ellen Papenberg was the only other candidate to receive significant support, with 5,596 votes or 15.9%. The Green Party’s Chris Desjardins (877 votes or 2.5%), Family Coalition Party’s Irma DeVries (611 or 1.7%) and
RANDY PETTAPIECE Freedom Party’s Robby Smink (158 or 0.5%) rounded out the race. Pettapiece was somewhat surprised at the results, though he said he was expecting a close race, considering Wilkinson served as MPP in the area for eight years and was one of McGuinty’s key cabinet ministers. Pettapiece admitted to being a bit nervous about his new role as Perth-Wellington MPP, and said one of his biggest concerns will be the Green Energy Act. “I am going to encourage my party to continue its efforts to make changes,” he said. He campaigned against the Liberals’ Green Energy Act,
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which effectively takes the decision making process for wind energy farms away from local municipalities. Wilkinson had argued the province was best suited to deal with wind turbine applications and said at an all candidates debate in Alma that he would accept the decision of voters, regardless of the result. But the Minister of Environment was very quiet following his defeat. The London Free Press reported that upon arriving at his campaign get-together after the polls closed on Oct. 6, Wilkinson took the unusual step of sequestering himself in a private room and declining to speak with reporters. His camp perpetuated his reticence the following morning, when campaign manager Amber Anderson told the Community News Wilkinson might not be giving interviews, but she would be in touch. As of Tuesday afternoon she had not called back. Papenberg, of Drayton, said she was “very surprised” Pettapiece won the PerthWellington seat. She attributed Wilkinson’s loss to “a combination of a
lot of things,” although two were more prominent than the others. “People were very upset about the wind turbine situation,” she said, adding Wilkinson’s previous cabinet job of trying to sell the HST likely didn’t help him, either. She spoke to Wilkinson after the results were in and he espoused the importance of democracy. “I agree with him, but I would rather see proportional representation so it is really fair,” she said, adding many votes are wasted in the current system. Overall, Papenberg said she is happy the NDP gained seats across the province and she thinks she would have garnered more votes personally had it not been for “strategic” voting. She opined many local voters felt it was too risky to vote for the NDP because they felt too strongly one way or the other about the Liberals or PCs not getting elected. But all things considered, she is happy with increased support locally (she received about 3,900 votes in the federal election in May). Continued on page 3
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Perth-Wellington results Party Candidate PC Randy Pettapiece Liberal John Wilkinson NDP Ellen Papenberg Green Party Chris Desjardins Family Coalition Irma DeVries Freedom Party Robby Smink Total valid ballots cast: 35,176
Votes 14,282 13,652 5,596 877 611 158
(%) (40.6) (38.8) (15.9) (2.5) (1.7) (0.5)
PAGE TWO The Community News, Friday, October 14, 2011
Trees for Mapleton coordinator: Many aren’t aware of financial benefits
Deforestation has had many impacts on the watershed and its ability to support a sustainable agricultural landscape and a natural and functioning ecosystem. Early settlers cleared away most of the Grand River watershed’s forest. By the end of the 19th century, only about 5 to 6% of the forest remained. Now the forest cover in the Grand River watershed is 19%. Mapleton Township has the lowest forest cover in the watershed due to its farming history, productive land and current agricultural use. It has under 10% forest cover
remains and in some areas only 3 to 4%. Using agroforestry principles, Trees for Mapleton is working with landowners to put trees back in the landscape. The economic and environmental benefits of strategic tree plantings are underestimated by many. For example, the potential for increased crop yield is astounding. Research at Ridgetown College at the University of Guelph showed that soybean gained 20 to 30 % crop yield if protected by windbreaks, while barley gained 25%, wheat 23% and corn 12 %.
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Crop yields are increased due to reduced wind speeds and a corresponding increase in air and soil temperature as well as the reduced drying of crops and soils. Both sides of windbreaks have increased crop yields, though the greater yield is on the leeward side. Other types of plantings can also increase farm revenue and resourcefulness. Strategic plantings can provide a future source of timber and firewood, enhance livestock performance and health, reduce heating/ cooling costs in buildings and lower snow removal costs. The Canadian Pork Council reports that a shelterbelt of trees protecting a 600-sow farrow-to-finish hog barn from the harsh Canadian winter has been known to reduce energy consumption by 20 to 30%. The price of heating and powering barns is incredibly varied, but a $40,000 annual heating bill isn’t uncommon. A 25% reduction in heating costs for this facility will reduce the energy bill by $10,000 annually, or $0.75 per hog marketed. A decline in farm revenue can be attributed to soil erosion, which is caused by wind and water. This can be offset by applying more fertilizer or expansion of cultivated land, but this is a temporary solution. Erosion can be a slow process and may go unnoticed until productive areas are lost or property is damaged. Even
though Mapleton has dense soils which are less prone to erosion, last spring was evidence enough to show how easily water can erode these cultivated lands. The loss and degradation of farmland soils through erosion reflects reduced crop production potential, lessen surface water quality, and damaged drainage networks. Proper tree planting around cultivated lands in the form of windbreaks and buffers will drastically reduce the chance and effect of erosion from wind and water. Considering many farms are using their property to sell goods, a farm with trees can be more aesthetically pleasing and have the potential to be more attractive for roadside sales. These aesthetically pleasing farms are also likely to have an increased property value since trees beautify the property and landscape. Many people have concerns about tree planting on their farm and are worried that the pros don’t outweigh the cons. Here are examples of valid concerns where the benefits do outweigh any drawbacks. Won’t trees sap moisture away from the crops? Farmland that is exposed to wind at the surface loses water faster than if there was a cover crop or meadow or windbreak. Trees take away farmland Windbreaks can increase
crop yields, protect high value crops from winds, improve spray applications, allow for an earlier planting and faster emergence, and reduce the risk of early frost, making up for the space taken up by trees. A two-row windbreak of spruce trees that surrounds the north and west sides of a 50 acre field will take up 0.5 to 3 acres of land. The amount of increased crop yield on a 47 acre field from a mature windbreak would equal too an extra 11 to 14 acres for soybeans, 5 to 6 acres for corn, 8 to 10 acres for winter wheat, and 45 acres for alfalfa. Trees will shade my crops A common mistake that people make is to observe only the area directly next to the windbreak. The greatest yields are further into the field. Trees will clog field tiles Tree species which prefer dry/well-drained soil are less likely to plug farm drains. It’s a matter of planting the right tree in the proper location. The fencerow has just been cleaned Spruce or cedar windbreaks still look very tidy and can be easily maintained to not allow unwanted vegetation to grow. Tree planting costs a lot of money There are many sources of funding or ways to offset the cost of tree planting projects including the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program,
Rural Water Quality Program, Trees Ontario and The Green Legacy tree planting program. These programs can cover 50 to 80% of the costs and or offer free trees. Trees will clog ditches Vegetation buffering a ditch will create a deeper cup shaped waterway reducing flooding and erosion. These buffers also reduce the need for ditch cleanouts. The bottom line Many landowners have the opportunity to increase their farm profits with agroforestry practices. If interested in integrating farming practices with some forestry principles, then the opportunities offered by agroforestry and the assistance of the Trees for Mapleton coordinator might be a good way to achieve one’s goals. Trees for Mapleton and affiliates have helped locals plant over 130km of windbreaks and buffers, greatly improving farmland and protecting it for generations to come. Please call or email today if with any questions about trees or to put together a tree planting project. The Trees for Mapleton Coordinator is currently working on projects for spring 2012. Call 519621-2763 x2259 or email at mhenderson@grandriver.ca submitted by Myles Henderson
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County to take excess of township historical society’s collection by David Meyer GUELPH - What does one do when a collection simply has too much stuff? That was the case for the Mapleton Township Historical Society, but the Wellington County Museum and Archives is coming to the group’s rescue. County council approved on Sept. 29 a recommendation from its information, heritage and seniors committee that allows the Mapleton society to store its artifacts at the
the “Mapleton collection.” museum. PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, September 30, 2011 Copies of pictures and docThe agreement noted the Draytongroup Entertainment offers variety uments show will be kept by the Mapleton does not have DRAYTON - On Oct. 2 that should enhance the careers behind-the-scenes crew and Extremely thankful Mapleton Historical adequate storage facilities to technicians bring a spectacular Drayton Entertainment will of others. Dear Editor: Society Lund passed away on cabaret performance together open the doors of the Drayton September was ovarand may be theused in month displays ensure theand preservation picjust a few hours under 1992, but his in Festival Theatre give the Canada Day,of ian cancer and Amanda public free access to view memory lives on – not only direction of artistic director Newton, my daughter, and at Mustakas. the Drayton branch of the tures, and other his myriad of contri- Alex the rehearsal documents process for its through I had the privilege of being “Our objective for this on the organizing committee ultimate cabaret, The 19th butions to the performing arts, library; and also to items entrusted to its care. It county Annual Alan Lund Memorial but also his talent and dedi- exclusive look behind the with Amy Ballantyne for the is to provide the public Ovarian cation, which were essential scenes Scholarship Variety Show. Cancer Canada Walk illustrate society newsletters also noted the county museum The event showcases some to the founding of Drayton with a glimpse at the intensive of Hope on Sept. 11. preparation and creative proEntertainment. of Drayton Entertainment’s It was quite an undertakand articles without express does have space to do that. He conceived, directed and cesses involved in mounting ing, but because of some very finest performers, with a theatrical performance, and generous both Vaudeville apermission unique twist: all proceeds from choreographed local people, we were from the museum. The society will deposit the sale of tickets go toward and Hurray for Hollywood for present it in a way that is both able to present a wonderful day entertaining,” for participants the theatre company’s inaugu- enlightening scholarships of that areits awarded Theandagreement also permits some collection with and survivors. said Mustakas. to deserving individuals pursu- ral season. Although the event was held society, timePark toin time the county The event complementsfrom the in Victoria As subject artistic director to of The the ing careers in the arts. facility, Kitchener, In addition, Drayton Charlottetown Festival, Lund strategic goal of Culture Days, there were many local friends andis for borMuseum Archives collecto raisea thespecified awareness, and time, international which Entertainment has and announced a established an supporterstowho helped portion of the proceeds for this reputation for presenting participation and engagement out in many ways. We are so row items distion criteria, including original of Canadians in the not arts andcurrently Canada’s finest musicals. year’s event will be designated grateful to Daleon Franklin from The rehearsal process cultural life of their own com- Bloomingdales for co-sponsorto the Actor’s Fund of Canada. play at the museum that are pictures, documents other Alan Lund Memorial munities. Officials say this is a won- for the and ing the participant t-shirtsin with Drayton Entertainment’s Toyota Motor Manufacturing derful way to salute the distin- Variety Show is captivating Mapleton collection, to be items that will be catalogued as the guished career of Alan Lund, to see. Watch as a remarkably free event runs from 12 to 2pm. of Cambridge. And AMI with scholarships in his name
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Attendees are encouraged to make a donation to the Alan Lund Memorial Scholarship Fund by purchasing a ticket for the 3pm variety show. “We are pleased to once again be a part of the Culture Days festivities, and to provide a candid look into the creative process,” said Mustakas. “We look forward to welcoming the community and introducing more people to the magic of live theatre.” For a complete listing of Culture Days events in the region, please visit www.culturedays.ca.
Attachments in Floradale didn’t hesitate to sponsor the survivor and volunteer t-shirts. We were concerned about the possibility of inclement weather or lack of shade, but Norwell Dairy Systems, without hesitation, let us use their wonderfully spacious marquee tent. Gilles, my husband, was the delivery and pick-up boy and organizer of all things physical. Thanks, too, to Lou Latham (dad and grandpa), who lent us his gazebo tent. Our new friend and manager at the Drayton Foodmarket was
used in any display maintained by the Mapleton Historical Letter to theatEditor Society the Drayton library more than willing to donate all a bit of a sad state of affairs or elsewhere, provided thetheconif we imagined Ovarian the water for the walk. When I approached Yvonne Cancer Canada Walk of Hope dition would not in Victoria Park in Kitchener Schieck to ask of aboutthe the pos-items sibility of a door prize from without our giant tent, tables deteriorate with that use. Drayton Entertainment, our and chairs, t-shirts for everyone, plenty of water and some request was shuffled to the the top issue When came to (I should have asked a little ear- lovely prizes. You are the best. And we can’t forget lier) and she sent itcouncil off to Karen county on Sept. 29,our Valenta who worked her magic wonderful Sunflower Seeds workedcounand walked and gave us two tickets Mayor to the Team who Mapleton and St. Jacobs Country Playhouse the 5km with us that day. thanks toWhale this group of ortySt Jacobs Schoolhouse Special councillor Bruce extraordinary gals. Theatre. thanked Jason Newton andand Shawn T & J Studiosthe (that’scommittee, Amanda’s business name) Bauman were the tough guys saidthreethe collection guards - and guess donated lovely society’s photog- and security raphy packages for inclusion how much they had to guard? been We were more inhad some of the prizes. Zeal“racked, for Over $32,000.stacked, Teal had some lovely scrap- than thrilled at the total amount and offerings packed,” andraisedneeds a good – and there was still booking for the prize more that trickled in after the box, too. home. Reg and Liz Samis happily walk. How blessedagreed, we are to live agreed toWarden lend us all the Chris chairs White we needed and some tables. in such a generous and supDrayton Reformed Church (thanks Tammy) kindly told us to help ourselves to however many other tables we needed. There were many other Kitchener businesses and individuals whose generosity made the day possible, but I wanted to point out how much we appreciated the support of our own hometown neighbours and friends. It would have been
portive community. Again, we want to shout from the top of the Drayton Theatre - that’s the highest point in downtown Drayton, isn’t it - “Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love living in a small town - especially this one.” Amanda Newton, Glynis Belec, Co-chairs of the 2011 Ovarian Cancer Canada Kitchener Mini-Walk of Hope
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FROM PAGE ONE “I’m very pleasantly surprised my numbers are up,” she said. Desjardins could not be reached by press time and DeVries said in an email she encourages Pettapiece to “make the difficult decisions to put our province back on track with boldness and courage.” DeVries and Papenberg noted the local campaign was a very clean one, with candidates focusing their attacks on the issues and not each other personally. Pettapiece also echoed that sentiment. In his election speech he thanked Wilkinson for his service over the last eight years. “While we may not have agreed on many issues, I respect his work and I wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavours,” Pettapiece said before a crowd of his supporters. “To the other candidates Ellen, Chris, Irma, and Robby I say congratulations on a good campaign. We live in a great democracy and I was honoured to have run in this election with such worthy fellow candidates.” Pettapiece took time out to thank his family, as well as his supporters and campaign workers.
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As for other pressing issues, Pettapiece said he wanted to continue encouragement of the Risk Management Program to help farm families. Yet energy seemed to be his top priority. “Even up to the last day of knocking on doors, there were concerns about provincial energy policies,” The family of Bert he said. & Mary He Hesselink added some people Invite you to join us using smart meters are seeing in celebrating their huge increases in their hydro 50th Wedding bills. PettapieceAnniversary said high at an Open House on Sat, October 2-4pm energy costs are also 8,having Reformed Church, 74 Wellington St. N. anDrayton impact on local industry as Best Wishes Only well. “It’s getting to the point for where it is too expensive for businessesNto Graham in icole operate Chad Bridgehe said. “We need to Ontario,” 11 r 1st, 20 make sure the manufacturing Sat, Octobe 8pm-1am sector has affordable energy.” a Drayton Aren While Tickets: $10 somewhat disap! us n Come joi pointed with the overall pro-
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vincial results - and his party’s unchanged status as the official opposition - Pettapiece said “the voters have spoken.” He added he fully intends to be part of his party’s strong voice and he believes the PCs will be able to work together with the new minority government. Pettapiece also gave a posiMaryborough Terrace tive nod to newly re-elected adopts non-smoking Wellington-Halton Hillspolicy MPP cies. Non-compliance with the by Wilma Mol Ted Arnott,- whose he will result in one written MOOREFIELD The policyguidance Maryborough Township warning and any subsequent looks forward receiving in violations will result in immeHousing Corporation (MTHC) to recently adopted an aggres- diate eviction. the coming weeks. Regardless, the MTHC sive non-smoking policy at the Terrace Seniors residence here. Board encourages existing res“Ted’s been very supportAs of July 1, all new tenants idents to voluntarily comply. The me decisionto to establish will be required sign a tenive and toencouraged keepa ancy agreement that includes a no-smoking policy is the result of a tenant survey that showed no-smoking clause. atEssentially it throughout the campaign,” this means all 75% of all residents in favor of new tenants and their visitors such a move. said Pettapiece. “We have found that our or guest will not be permitted greatlyhe appreciate the to smoke any of residents Intobacco thein short term, said the rental units, on balconies, amenity of smoke-free living,” president he or looked toboardtaking patios anywhere else onforward the said MTHC Jim Curry. “In addition to the property. Thanksgiving to health benefits ofoff a no-smokThe new policy is current- weekend ly being grandfathered in so ing policy, we hope to provide spend withwithhis famcleaner, better that all currentsome tenants oftime the residents Terrace will be exempted for maintained units and a reduced ily. the duration of their tenan- risk of fire.”
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and hinted other municipalities might be able to obtain similar agreements for their historical society. He said Whale had made
“a good point” about crowded collections, and, “A lot of municipalities have stuff in boxes and closets. It’s good to be able to preserve it.”
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Odd thanksgiving meal
On the Thanksgiving weekend instead of dining on turkey, we dug into a heaping helping of crow. A few weeks ago, when ruminating about the possibilities of the election in Ontario in general, and Perth-Wellington in particular, we suggested MPP and Minister of the Environment John Wilkinson was likely in a safe seat, and it would not surprise us if Dalton McGuinty returned as premier. In the latter case, his momentum was growing. We had only one of those statements correct. What happened at the local level? We remember several years back Wilkinson was described to us by a prominent Mapleton Township Liberal as an up-and-coming politician to watch on the provincial scene. The words the gentleman used were, “I think we’ve finally found our own Ted Arnott.” Many remember Arnott. He has now won six elections in succession in Wellington-Halton Hills, and once represented all of Wellington County. When someone whose view we respect gives us that type of assessment, we generally keep an eye out - for poor judgement or maybe an excess of hyperbole. Instead, Wilkinson seemed to be living up to that assessment. Then he was named to the provincial cabinet. That is no bad thing, and Wilkinson’s staff published a paper this election campaign showing how much money in the form of grants flowed into the riding represented by a cabinet minister. It was substantial. Wilkinson worked very hard and appeared to be very effective in his different cabinet posts. But there is a danger to holding such lofty positions. Arnott has always made only one campaign promise in his electoral life - to do the best he can for the people in his riding. He has stated he would not vote for something that could harm the riding or its electorate. As Wilkinson discovered, being a cabinet member is different. He not only has to support the government in all things, he also has to sell its policies. That becomes dicey when people in a riding are opposed. In effect, Wilkinson, who once represented PerthWellington at Queen’s Park, suddenly had to represent Queen’s Park to the riding. It is not an easy thing to do unless all is quiet on the political front - and it has been loud for several years. He was given some tough sells, too. It was Wilkinson who sold the HST across the province, and he did it well with an unpopular tax. He also had the job of selling the Green Energy Act and wind turbines to people bitterly opposed to them. We suggested a few weeks ago that sign carrying protesters in the campaign were turning off the undecided, but we also know many opposed to the turbines who worked hard on the campaign for winner Randy Pettapiece. That likely was more effective - and Wilkinson did lose - so it was crow dinner with all the trimmings for us. We note several other cabinet ministers for the Liberals fell, and they were, for the most part, representing rural areas, as Wilkinson did. There appears to be a definite political disconnect between Toronto urban voters and those in agricultural country in Ontario, and that is worrying. Some we have talked to have said it is high time Greater Toronto is separated from the rest of Ontario, and even that the province should be divided into three or four sections so there is a community of interest within new provinces. One whose opinion we respect suggested City of Toronto residents, unlike their rural counterparts, fail utterly to realize goods and services cost money - hence Toronto’s big debt. Torontonians scream bloody murder at the idea of paying higher property taxes that would make us in the hinterlands grateful for being so low. Our personal property taxes are roughly double what many householders in Toronto pay, and we do not live in a huge or luxurious abode - merely one that is comfortable. And, with Thanksgiving on the weekend, we were thankful for no more elections for a while - as the aroma of crow filled the kitchen. David Meyer
ENTRANCE AND CULVERT INSTALLATIONS ON TOWNSHIP ROADS The Public Works Department would like to remind anyone who has an application pending or outstanding, and intends to have a new driveway with a culvert constructed this year, that
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As per Council policy PWD 01.04 (h) … No inspections and / or installations shall take place during the period of November 1st to April 1st unless approved by the Township.
If you are interested in having a pre-construction or post-construction inspection performed it must be completed before November 1st, or before snow limits staff ability to carry out a proper inspection. Staff will not inspect or release any damage deposit fee once snow accumulation has occurred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this policy is available at the Township of Mapleton Public Works Department, 519 638 3313 Ext. 21.
Ch LI Dinner Hosted by the Township of Mapleton All proceeds to benefit the Goderich & Area Disaster Relief Fund.
Event: Poor Boy’s Chili Dinner Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Time: 5pm-8pm Location: Maryborough Community Centre 15 Ball Avenue, Moorefield Tickets: $10 at the door $9 pre-sale tickets available at the Township of Mapleton Office *Additional donations are tax deductible
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, October 25, 2011 1:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, November 08, 2011 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council
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Horticultural society hosts meeting
Maryborough runs for Terry Fox - Maryborough Public School students Kendra Burnett, Emilia Popovic and Cassidy Burnett make their way around the school track recently as part of the annual Terry Fox Run. Students at the school brought in toonies as a donation for the Foundation of Hope. photo submitted by Tiffany Huberts
MOOREFIELD - The Sept. 27 meeting of the Maryborough Horticultural Society was preceded by a mini-seminar on “Re-blooming Poinsettia” by Clara Bauman. She described how she has been able to get her poinsettias to bloom again for a number of years. At the end of September or early October until about midDecember, she puts her poinsettias in the “dark” (a closet or under a black plastic cover) every day for at least 14 hours (6pm to 8am). Once flowers start developing it is not as important to continue with the dark period. By Christmas there should be some blooms. Bauman next introduced speaker Mary Ann Gilhuly, whose topic was “House Plants”. Gilhuly gave a number of pointers to help keep houseplants healthy and flourishing, including: - don’t drown plants, check the soil before watering; - give plants a rest, don’t fertilize in the fall;
- plants like humidity, grouping them together helps to retain moisture; - use potting soil, not garden soil when replanting; and - in the winter set plants in the brightest window. After a short question period, Bauman thanked Gilhuly for her presentation. A lunch was served by Henny Hof and Martha Rumph. Several items of business were discussed during the meeting and two new members were welcomed to the
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Council agrees to lower speed limit on roads by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - When it comes to speed limits here, there is a wide variety from which to choose. So when township public works director Larry Lynch on Sept. 27 presented council a recommendation to reduce the speed limit on two roads, councillor Neil Driscoll pointed out there had been a petition for only one speed limit reduction. The recommendation was to have council receive the report and also that staff be directed to erect 60km/h speed signs between emergency numbered properties 8234 and 8260 on Concession 12 (about 500 metres), and that staff erect the same speed signs between Concession 12 and emergency number 7339 on Sideroad 12 (about 800 metres) and also that the speed reduction bylaw be amended accordingly. Council was dealing with a request from residents on Sideroad 12. They had also petitioned council for a reduction in the speed limit in 2009, but came back this year. They attended council on Aug. 16 to ask the township to repave their road, which had been returned to gravel this year after it was ripped up in the spring because of heavy trucks. The township returned it to gravel because it could not afford to repave it this year. While council was unwilling to guarantee repaving it next year, it did agree to consider a drop in the speed limit in that area. The speed limit had been set at 80km/h. Lynch told Driscoll that despite having a request for only one road, he was recommending reductions on both because of the petition for paving. Driscoll reminded him that Sideroad 15 had brought a similar request. Lynch said that road was proposed for a reduction - and council defeated it. Driscoll asked, “Can it be included?” Mayor Bruce Whale suggested council can ask public works for another report and the issue can return to council. In fact, Whale said, council should review the entire speed limit bylaw. “We may identify other areas,” he said. Lynch said township policy seems flexible. He recalled a reduction request for Lebanon
was approved, and others were turned down over the years. He said the reason some are rejected is, “We didn’t want slow zones all around on roads designed to move traffic.” He added the OPP will not enforce speed zones if they do not meet the township’s bylaw. Whale suggested council simply deal with the request before it. Councillor Mike Downey wondered “Where does the 60
come from?” Lynch said that is what the residents requested, but he added there are other variances across Mapleton. Whale suggested again council needs to review its bylaw. “Every municipality seems to be different,” he said. Lynch agreed and said in Mapleton alone, there are speed limits set at 25, 40, 50, 60, 65 and 80km/h.
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Someone asked why one limit is set at 25, and Lynch said it is near Floradale where a curve in the road is so sharp that is the maximum speed at which people can drive without going off the road. Council then voted to accept the report and have staff prepare the signs.
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Drayton Clinic at Palmerston Hospital Wednesday, November 9, 2011 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
(Seniors please come between 10am-12 & 1pm-4pm) The Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team will be available during the Flu Clinic to check blood pressures. Please consider having your blood pressure checked if: • You are over the age for 18 and have not had your blood pressure checked in the last year • You are currently taking medications to lower your blood pressure
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PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 9 - 15 PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE
Proper training could save a life: Knowledge is key with fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers are an important safety component in any home or building. They can mean the difference between a devastating fire or a minor incident. Although a fire extinguisher in the hands of a trained adult can be a life- and property-saving tool, many people are not properly skilled in the use of fire extinguishers. A large portion of the public has not received training on fire extinguisher use and when to use them. Sometimes the use of the wrong extinguisher can exacerbate a fire, as there are different fire extinguishers for different types of fires. Learning when and where to use an extinguisher can be a matter of life and death.
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Type of extinguisher Not all fires are alike, and fires started from different materials require the use of different extinguishing agents to safely and quickly put the fire out. There are five different types of extinguishers, and generally each will feature a symbol to show the applicable fire on which they can be used. Class A: for fires started with paper, wood, drapes and upholstery. Class B: for fires originating from fuel oil, gasoline, paint, grease in a frying pan, solvents and other flammable liquids. Class C: for fires started with wiring, overheated fuse boxes, conductors, and other electrical sources Class D: certain metals such as magnesium and sodium require a special dry powder Class D type extinguisher. A multi-purpose dry chemical labelled ABC puts out most types of fires: wood, paper, cloth, flammable liquids and electrical fires. If buying more than one, experts suggest a BC for the kitchen, an A for the living room and an ABC for the basement and garage.
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When to use a fire extinguisher Small fires may be smothered with an extinguisher. If the fire has spread or is already large in size, it’s likely only a trained firefighter can handle the blaze. Only use a fire extinguisher in these circumstances: - the fire is small and con-
tained; - the fire department is already called; - there is little chance of being consumed by toxic smoke; - a safe escape is available if needed; - the fire is not between oneself and the escape route; and - the user is physically able
to carry its weight and exert the necessary pressure to operate it. Fire extinguishers should be routinely inspected and maintained to ensure they will be effective. Some need to be shaken to keep the dry chemicals from settling. Others need to have the pressure at the correct level. An
extinguisher may need to be recharged or replaced if it is damaged. Talk with firefighters about possible training courses in the use of fire extinguishers. This will the user(s) know the correct way to handle and activate an extinguisher, should it need to be used.
Beware space heaters, smoking: Fire safety tips for seniors According to Fire Prevention Canada (FPC), the two leading causes of fire deaths and injuries among older adults are smoking materials and the misuse of portable space heaters. Tips to remember Smokers should have a designated area away from upholstered materials, such as the kitchen table. Never smoke in bed while reading; it is too easy to fall asleep and print materials are highly flammable. Sleep with the bedroom door closed in order to provide more time to escape if a fire occurs. Keep space heaters wellventilated and at least three feet away from flammable materials. Unplug space heaters when
not in use. Extension cords are for temporary use only and should not be used with a space heater or electric blanket. Never run electrical cords under a carpet or rug. Smoke alarms Smoke alarms are inexpensive and easy to install. For assistance with the location and installation of smoke alarms, call the local fire department see and visit FPC’s smoke alarms fact sheet. Ensure there is a working smoke alarm on every floor of the home and outside every sleeping area. While sleeping, try having a friend test the smoke alarm to ensure it is heard. Once a month, test the battery by pushing the test button
and drift smoke from a snuffedout candle into the alarm. Change the battery at least once a year - or even every six months. To clean the smoke alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum the unit with a soft brush attachment. Replace smoke alarms if they are more than 10 years old. Fire escape plans Develop and practice a fire escape plan. Be sure to include all hallways and stairs. Always be aware of: (1) two ways out of every room, and (2) how to escape from all levels of the home. Ensure all doors and windows can be unlocked or opened. In case of fire, get out and stay out; never go back into a burning building. Crawl low
near the floor to the nearest exit maintaining contact with the wall. Test the door by feeling it with the back of a hand. If it is hot, do not open. Use an alternative route. If the door and knob are cool, stay low with a shoulder against the door while opening slowly. Be ready to close the door if smoke and heat rush in. If trapped, put as many closed doors as possible between oneself and the fire, and seal all cracks in doors and windows with towels or bedding. If clothing catches fire, stop, drop gently to the ground and cover face with hands while rolling back-and-forth to put out the flames. Cool minor burns with cold water.
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PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 9 - 15 PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE
Good tips: How to prevent fires while cooking Cooking oil and grease fires are a major cause of residential fires in Canada. They cause the fastestspreading and most destructive type of residential fire. When cooking with grease or oil, it is extremely important to plan ahead and know how to react fast to fire. Fire prevention Canada has offered the following tips. Deep frying The safest way to deep fry foods such as chicken or fries is to use a thermostat-controlled electric skillet or a deep fat fryer. Pan frying Keep a pan lid or cookie sheet handy in case grease or
oil catches fire. The lid or cookie sheet should be slid over the top of the pan to smother the fire. Afterwards, turn off the heat and exhaust the fan, allowing the pan time to cool. Most importantly, react fast, because grease fires spread very quickly. Never attempt to move a flaming pot or pan away from the stove. That can fan the flames and spread the fire, and it also increases the likelihood of burns. Oven cooking Keep ovens clean. Grease and food splatters can ignite at high temperatures. Always wear oven mitts
when removing cooking containers and follow the cooking instructions. When using a broiler, place the rack 5 to 8 cm (two to three inches) from the broiler element. Always place a drip pan beneath the broiler rack to catch the fat drippings and never use aluminum foil for this purpose Microwave cooking Use caution at all times and do not use tin foil or any other metal objects in the microwave. If a fire occurs, keep the door closed and unplug the unit. Call a maintenance technician to ensure the microwave is working properly.
Fire prevention advice for the office
Fire prevention at the office is every bit as important as it is in the home. Fire Prevention Canada wants people to consider some simple tips to help keep their workplace safe. Keep combustible furniture and decor to a minimum. Exits should be kept clear. Recyclable paper and cardboard need to be properly discarded. Provide adequate clearance
and circulation of air between combustible material and hot surfaces or heat sources such as copy machines, word processors and computers. Lap tops get hot too. Be aware of these items and ensure they are handled with care. Unplug electrical appliances - coffee makers, space heaters and hot plates - when not in use. Restrict and monitor the use of heaters and hot plates.
Perform regularly scheduled and recorded maintenance of electrical equipment. Keep flammables properly stored and secured. Provide adequate security: exterior/interior lighting, intrusion alarms, guard service, well-secured access openings. Provide automatic sprinkler protection and/or heat, smoke and fire alarm systems. Establish an ‘Emergency Team’ and train each member.
Stay safe and avoid burns to children
Every year in Canada, severe injuries and deaths occur as a result of burns and scalds. Sadly, many of these injuries affected children and could have easily been prevented. Usually, it’s children’s curiosity that gets them into trouble. They come across a lighter or matches, or they manage to get too close to a baseboard heater or a hot stove element. Hot liquids When bathing children, always turn cold water on first before the hot. Test the water temperature before allowing your child to get into the bathtub or shower. Consider adjusting the hot water heater to a maximum temperature of 49°C or 120°F. Children should not play with a hot water tap. Teach them to turn the cold water on first. Avoid carrying or holding children while you are drinking a hot beverage. Household appliances Turn pot handles towards the centre of the stove. Keep cords for electrical appliances such as deep fryers, kettles, steam irons and toasters out of the reach of children. Supervise children near lamps with accessible hot light bulbs. Store items that interest children, such as cookies, away from the immediate area around the kitchen stove.
Keep children away from stationary and portable heaters. Lighters and matches Children as young as 18 months have caused fires by operating lighters. Disposable lighters sold by retailers must be child-resistant, but remember, child-resistant does not mean childproof. Store lighters out of sight and out of the reach of children and do not remove the child safety devices from
the lighter. Remember to: - teach children that lighters and matches are not toys; - instruct young children to tell an adult if they find lighters or matches; and - set a good example: always use lighters and matches responsibly and supervise your children’s play. For more information on fire prevention, contact the local fire department.
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By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church
Blessing of the Animals is a Blessing to Us This is the time of year many churches think of or perform a Blessing of the Animals. It reminds me of a beautiful art print I recently acquired. It is a pastoral Edward Hick’s work entitled Noah’s Ark painted in 1846.
I walked into a second-hand store and the picture immediately caught my eye. Animals of every kind jumped off the canvas as they wound their way in pairs towards an ark. I was totally smitten by the picture. And a short time later I proudly walked out of the antique store carrying my treasure. Hicks, a Quaker minister who was always receiving grief for painting such embarrassing (to the Quakers) utilitarian art as tavern signs, is best known
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Before we look at the mallard I want to share with you an amazing birding experience I had back in August. It was elderberry season and the cedar waxwings were coming and going to our patch. As I walked very close beside a hedge near the house I spotted something unusual. It was a fledgeling waxwing sitting all alone waiting patiently for its next meal. To be honest, it looked like a wooden carving - totally frozen in place. Since instinct well trains the young to remain still, I was able to move within a foot of the little bird. Only the tiny shifting eyes revealed it was alive. How sweet it was to see the details down to the miniature crest on its head. I chide myself for not getting the camera - I missed the perfect photo opportunity. The mallard duck is a common year-round resident of the Mapleton area. They are 18-27” or 59-71 cm long. Andy Bezener in Birds of Ontario describes them as “Male: glossy, green head; dark blue speculum (inner feathers) bordered by white; yellow bill; chestnut breast; white ‘necklace’; grey body plumage; black tail feathers curl upward. Female: mottled brown overall; orange bill is splattered with black.” Audubon adds “white tail and purple-blue speculum”. Any fairly still, open water source will be inviting to this duck. A complex courting display may be seen from fall through to late winter. Nests are built in “tall vegetation or under a bush, often near water; nest of grass and other plant material is lined with down.” Nests contain 7 to 10 light green eggs. During feeding “tips up and dabbles in shallows for the seeds of sedges, willows and pond weeds, also eats aquatic invertebrates, larval amphibians and fish eggs.” Their voice is “Male: deep but quiet quacks. Female: loud quacks, very vocal.” Mallards frequently breed with domestic and other breeds of ducks, resulting in a wide variety of colouring variance. Mallards are strong flyers and sometimes reach remote islands.” Until next month, Susan Warren.
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for his series of Peaceable Kingdom paintings which he began in 1826. As I learned more about the artist after buying my print, I discovered he painted at least 61 Peaceable Kingdom works that generally included animals and children - and each one inspired by one particular passage: Isaiah 11:6-8. Those are the verses that describe the wolf living with the lamb; the leopard lying down with the goat; the lion and the lamb cavorting together and other unexpected pairings. The crisp lines of the prancing white horse in the right foreground of my Hicks print easily draws my eye along the line of animals towards front and centre, where a white sheep stands grazing without a care in the world - despite a pair of lions right ahead of it. Happiness and excitement have been painted on each animal face. The lightness of God’s creatures stands out in contrast to the darkness of a rolling, storm-fraught sky. My soul takes great comfort in the serenity of the animals. Peace is totally embodied in each one of them and their community of creation.
What a gift we have been given in the presence of animals in the world. Hicks recognized this gift. His paintings do not depict ferocious, wild beasts that threaten our existence. Rather, his works display the idealism of a world as created by God. The mythical Garden of Eden of our imaginations is a splendid example of camaraderie and tranquility as translated in the artist’s work. But alas, it was not to last. Time after time, we humans mess up. And at a certain point, as the story goes, God turned to the righteous Noah with a plan. This is what my painting is about. It depicts the saving of an ideal of creation - of a world where all the animals and humanity are able to get along. It is a world blessed with peace. As the story goes, an unpleasant 40 days and nights of rain challenged Noah and God’s guests on the ark. We’re not told if tempers flared, if mutiny was whispered about, or where anyone went to the bathroom. We just know that after weeks of a humongous cruise, the rain ended and the
earth dried up. Finally, God called on all to come out and gave his blessing to Noah and his family. He said to them: “Have children and increase your numbers. Fill the earth” (Genesis 9). The covenant that the Lord made with Noah not to destroy the world again is the exact same covenant made with all God’s creatures. God’s grace is extended to all. There is no doubt we benefit spiritually and emotionally from the presence of animals on earth. We initially domesticated animals for our own purposes of raising food and needing help with labour. Yet, they have become so much more to us. We know of the benefits of having animals in the lives of seniors and of children. We know how animals can help the ill either by giving them comfort in their darkest days, or even being an inspiration to heal faster. We know there are programs with troubled children who might bond for the first time in their lives with an animal. The innocence and vulnerability of our animals is hard to resist. It melts our hearts. The
loyalty of dogs and horses is the stuff legends are made of. And there are no better teachers about the cycle of life than farm animals. The artist Edward Hicks is said to have ascribed to the Quaker philosophy of “inner light.” The Westminster Dictionary of Theological terms says that is “a term used by Quakers to indicate personal illumination that comes from their experience of God’s presence and that directs their actions and lives.” You see, Hicks held a belief in the “Christ in you” concept. His art depicted both humans (generally children) and animals as being representations of God’s light within. The Quaker painter saw no barriers among animals and people that would keep us all from working and living together in peace. Some congregations will have a blessing of the animals at one of their autumn services. For some, it’s a quaint practice to look forward to for the fun of it. For others, it’s a sincere opportunity to thank God for the blessing that we are not alone.
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Now in its 20th year of business at the same location, Doug Arndt’s Auto Body has much to celebrate. Owner and operator Doug Arndt has become a well known fixture in Mapleton Township, and while the area has seen many changes over the years, Arndt has proven his staying power in the community. Specializing in paint and collision work - from “touch-ups”, rust work and stone chips to headlight restoration - and vehicle accessorizing, Doug Arndt’s Auto Body pride’s itself on high quality workmanship at a great affordable rate. When talking about paint and collision work, Arndt notes not everyone realizes a dent can be easily popped out at a nominal fee as long as the dent is fresh and tended to immediately. Arndt has worked hard at keeping himself current in the industry, having recently added a paint mixing room and a new cross draft paint booth to the business. Arndt also switched to using environmentally friendly water-borne paint which he says is far superior to solvent based paint since it generally provides much better coverage and ends up being safer for the environment. Doug Arndt’s Auto Body also features headlight restoration, taking those smoky, cloudy or dull headlights and make them look and work like new. Insurance claims are a large part of Arndt’s business but the challenge for him is to properly educate people about
how claims are handled. After an accident, many vehicle owners feel like they are at the mercy of their insurance provider. Many insurance companies tell people they must take their cars to a particular repair shop and warn claimants that failure to do so will mean repair work will not be under warranty. Arndt stresses this is not the case, since insurance companies do not warranty the work, the repair shop does. He adds “It is your vehicle and your insurance policy. Since you pay the premiums, you have the right to have your vehicle repaired by the auto body repair shop of your choice. At Doug Arndt’s Auto Body we warranty all our work - your satisfaction is our number one concern”. Arndt boasts his staff is “second to none.” His wife Denise handles the accounting matters for the business and his son Dave recently joined the business, making it a family affair. In addition to accounting, Denise keeps herself active operating a Day Care centre - “Miss Denise’s Family” - on Wood Street in Drayton. Teaching the younger generation his skills, Arndt also employs Skylar Johnson, a second year apprentice in the auto body program, and Caleb Martin through Norwell District Secondary School’s cooperative program. Arndt is extremely pleased having chosen this route, noting his staff’s excellent performance and strong business ethics. He is no stranger to Mapleton, having served as a volunteer firefighter for
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School hosts annual Country Harvest event DRAYTON - Community Christian School will be hosting its “Country Harvest” Bazaar and Auction on Oct. 22 at the PMD Arena. The school has been hosting this event every 18 months for the past 31 years. This year the doors open at 9:30am and numerous events will be held throughout the day and evening. Adult
and color. Kids can play fun carnival games and an XBOX 360. Children will receive ballots to win bigger prizes. There will also be a pumpkin carving/decorating contest. With a nominal entry fee all pumpkins will be judged according to age groups and a few other categories as well. Continued on page 12
admission includes a door prize ticket for an opportunity to win a variety of prizes. Once again the baking table will feature many tastes of fall, including pumpkin loaf/bread, apple pies, cookies, squares, cupcakes and more (all nut-free). The event will have decorative urns on display, which can be ordered to preference
Students interview new principal, teachers MOOREFIELD - Recently students from Maryborough Public School took time to interview new staff members at their school. Here is what they wrote. Jonathan Walker Hi, my name is Madisonne Hesselink and I interviewed our new principal Jonathan Walker. Mr. Walker grew up in Toronto where he had started teaching, he moved to Fergus near 2001 with his wife, Sharon. The most recent school he was at was East Garafraxa Public School where he was vice principal. Next they moved to Princess Elizabeth Public School and he became vice principal there. The last four years he has been at Montgomery Village. His favorite sports are basketball and football. He has two kids, Brady who is the oldest (4 this month) and Colby, who is 6 months. Mr. Walker has been a vice principal for six years and this is his first year as principal. Heather Hart Our names are Madisonne Hesselink and Anastasia Crabb and we interviewed Heather
New school - Maryborough Public School students Tiffany Huberts, Anastasia Crabb and Maddy Hesselink recently interviewed new teachers Jessica Meulensteen, left (Grade 5/6), and Heather Hart (Grade 2/3) and principal Jonathan Walker. Meulensteen. She grew up in North Wellington. She has an older brother and a younger sister. Mrs. Meulensteen went to The University of Guelph and Wilfred Laurier for her Bachelor of Education. She has taught at Minto Clifford Public School and Mitchell Woods Public School. She has taught grades 1, 2, 5 and 5/6. She enjoys dancing, running, singing, volleyball and baseball. She is very excited to teach at Maryborough this year.
Hart. She is another new teacher to our school. She lives in Elora, and has one cat named Riley. Her favourite sports are figure skating and walking and before she worked here, she did supply work and worked at Mitchell Woods, East Garafraxa, and Minto Clifford Public School. Her favorite foods are strawberries, pineapple and chocolate. Jessica Meulensteen My name is Tiffany Huberts and I interviewed Jessica
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Community beats Listowel by four goals Community 8 Listowel 4 Community jumped out to a 4-0 lead on goals by Tony Martin (2), Josh Martin and Trent Lutz. Listowel answered with a goal by Phill Shantze, sending their passionate fans into a frenzy. Community scored three more goals to put the game out of reach at 7-1, as Calvin Martin scored twice and Jamie Martin added a goal as well. This didn’t stop Listowel, as they added three more goals before the end of the game. The goal scorers were Kyle Streicher, Jay Miller and Jeff Westenhover. Community’s Delmer Frey
added a goal to make it 8-4, and that’s how it ended. Bethel 3 Missionary 3 Missionary scored two first period goals off the sticks of Dave Scholten and Brandon Murray. Then Bethel’s Brandon Shoemaker responded with a goal in the second. With four minutes left in the third period, Shayne Stege added an insurance goal to put the game out of Bethel’s reach - or so they thought. With 51 seconds left in the game, Leon Weber scored for Bethel to make it 3-2. But Bethel still wasn’t done there. With only 16 seconds on the clock, Kyle Martin added a
goal to tie the game and complete the comeback. Floradale 4 Drayton 2 After Javon Martin scored midway through the first, there was no scoring until the third period. Willis Martin and Ryan Martin each scored a goal early in the third to put Floradale ahead 3-0. Drayton’s Scott Vanoostveen scored to cut into that lead, but soon after, Javon Martin scored again to restore the three goal lead. Eleven seconds later, Drayton’s Pat Landman scored, but it was too little, too late, and Floradale won 4-2. submitted by Chris Metzger
Sinnamon: Spill danger at lagoon now over the lands. The issue is an ongoing one over the past few months, with council planning for two new sewage cells, and suddenly being hit with much higher costs than expected. Ontario Clean Water Agency’s Scott Craggs told council on Sept. 27 the lagoons
FROM PAGE ONE of 4,000 cubic metres a day instead of a much lower rate usually used for October. Council had asked the MOE for permission to either spread the sewage on the adjacent lands to the lagoons, or send it to the Conestogo River. The MOE order said to spread it on
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Theatre. T & J Studios (that’s Amanda’s business name) donated three lovely photography packages for inclusion in some of the prizes. Zeal for Teal had some lovely scrapbooking offerings for the prize box, too. Reg and Liz Samis happily agreed to lend us all the chairs we needed and some tables. Drayton Reformed Church (thanks Tammy) kindly told us to help ourselves to however many other tables we needed. There were many other Kitchener businesses and individuals whose generosity made the day possible, but I wanted to point out how much we appreciated the support of our own hometown neighbours and friends. It would have been
extraordinary gals. Jason Newton and Shawn Bauman were the tough guys and security guards - and guess how much they had to guard? Over $32,000. We were more than thrilled at the total amount raised – and there was still more that trickled in after the walk. How blessed we are to live in such a generous and supportive community. Again, we want to shout from the top of the Drayton Theatre - that’s the highest point in downtown Drayton, isn’t it - “Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love living in a small town - especially this one.” Amanda Newton, Glynis Belec, Co-chairs of the 2011 Ovarian Cancer Canada Kitchener Mini-Walk of Hope
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FROM PAGE TEN New this year is a family skate from 2 to 4pm, including a free hot chocolate. The kitchen will be serving up muffins and coffee throughout the day, topped off with a lasagna dinner in the evening (to pre-order a dinner for take out contact the school). Laurie Frey from Living Books will be selling a variety Maryborough Terrace of children and adult Christian adopts books non-smoking and greeting policy cards. cies. Non-compliance with the by Wilma Mol Tryphena result in one written MOOREFIELD - DeBoer, The policy willPampered Maryborough Township warning and any subsequent Chef representative, will result inalso immeHousing Corporation (MTHC) violations will recently adopted an aggres- diate eviction. benon-smoking available that Regardless, day. the MTHC sive policy at the Terrace Seniors residence here. Board encourages existing resThroughout the day there As of July 1, all new tenants idents to voluntarily comply. The decision to establish a will be required a tenwill be toasign variety of silent aucancy agreement that includes a no-smoking policy is the result of a on, tenant survey that showed no-smoking clause. tion items to bid followed Essentially this means all 75% of all residents in favor of such a move.live aucnew tenants and ever their visitors by the popular “We have found that our or guest will not be permitted greatly appreciate the totion smoke tobacco in any of residents which starts at 7pm. the rental units, on balconies, amenity of smoke-free living,” said MTHC board president call patios orFor anywheremore else on theinformation Jim Curry. “In addition to the property. Community Christian School health benefits of a no-smokThe new policy is currently being grandfathered in so ing policy, we hope to provide atall519-638-2935. that current tenants of the residents with cleaner, better
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Extremely thankful Dear Editor: September was ovarian cancer month and Amanda Newton, my daughter, and I had the privilege of being on the organizing committee with Amy Ballantyne for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope on Sept. 11. It was quite an undertaking, but because of some very generous local people, we were able to present a wonderful day for participants and survivors. Although the event was held in Victoria Park in Kitchener, there were many local friends and supporters who helped out in many ways. We are so grateful to Dale Franklin from Bloomingdales for co-sponsoring the participant t-shirts with Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Cambridge. And AMI Attachments in Floradale didn’t hesitate to sponsor the survivor and volunteer t-shirts. We were concerned about the possibility of inclement weather or lack of shade, but Norwell Dairy Systems, without hesitation, let us use their wonderfully spacious marquee tent. Gilles, my husband, was the delivery and pick-up boy and organizer of all things physical. Thanks, too, to Lou Latham (dad and grandpa), who lent us his gazebo tent. Our new friend and manager at the Drayton Foodmarket was
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behind-the-scenes crew and technicians bring a spectacular cabaret performance together in just a few hours under the direction of artistic director Alex Mustakas. “Our objective for this exclusive look behind the scenes is to provide the public with a glimpse at the intensive preparation and creative processes involved in mounting a theatrical performance, and present it in a way that is both enlightening and entertaining,” said Mustakas. The event complements the strategic goal of Culture Days, which is to raise the awareness, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their own communities. Drayton Entertainment’s free event runs from 12 to 2pm. Attendees are encouraged to make a donation to the Alan Lund Memorial Scholarship Fund by purchasing a ticket for the 3pm variety show. “We are pleased to once again be a part of the Culture Days festivities, and to provide a candid look into the creative process,” said Mustakas. “We look forward to welcoming the community and introducing more people to the magic of live theatre.” For a complete listing of Culture Days events in the region, please visit www.culturedays.ca.
were fast filling up because of heavy rains that hit the area in the previous two weeks. Public works director Larry Lynch told council it is easier for the lagoons to be pumped out instead of hauling the material to a dumping site. He added, “If there is no rain, we could very well be okay.” Since that time there has been little rainfall. The lagoons were suddenly much higher than anticipated and the township is checking to see if infiltration from drains is part of the problem. Lynch told council there were no inflows found during checks for the new areas of settlement in Drayton and Moorefield. He added township staff have “gone door to door checking sump pumps” that might be dumping water into the lagoons illegally. said, “What we’re LetterBut, to thehe Editor doing istolooking for of a problems, sad state of affairs more than willing donate all a bit if we imagined the Ovarian the water for the walk. and haven’t any Cancer Canada Walkyet.” of Hope When Iwe approached Yvonne found Schieck to ask about the pos- in Victoria Park in Kitchener Sinnamon ongiantOct. 7 without our tent, tables sibility of a door prize from noted Drayton Entertainment, our and chairs, t-shirts for everythatwaswith the good weather and one, plenty of water and some request shuffled to the top (I should have asked a little ear- lovely prizes. You are the best. the township hitting the Oct. 1 And we can’t forget our lier) and she sent it off to Karen wonderful SunflowerofSeeds Valenta who workedtime, her magic the cleanup danger a and gave us two tickets to the Team who worked and walked the 5km with us that day. St.spill Jacobs Country Playhouse is now over. or St Jacobs Schoolhouse Special thanks to this group of
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