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Township insurance premium up 9% in 2012 Alma hall, inflation part of increase by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - Council here heard a presentation on its insurance policy from Brown Insurance Brokers on behalf of Frank Cowan Company Limited – and learned a couple of things about the industry at the same time. First, insurance is expensive. After the presentation, council approved the bill of $165,150 for 2012, plus applicable taxes. That is up 9% over the 2011 premium of $151,752. The 2010 figure was $147,934. Several of the township limits for coverage reach $25 million, including coverage for council, staff and millions of dollars worth of buildings and equipment. It also includes insurance for such things as environmental disasters that could occur with the sewage treatment plant, and bonds to cover the township if there is criminal activity by staff. There is $28.5 million in replacement costs for township property as part of the package. There is also life insurance for council and staff. Councillors are covered if they are injured or killed while on council business. The insurance representatives suggested councillors keep a log book noting their activities on behalf of the township. Councillor Neil Driscoll asked about coverage in township owned parks if someone has an accident. That occurred in Rothsay over the past six weeks. Insurance representative Steve Smith said the township has $25 million in liability insurance if there are lawsuits. Those park structures are also insured for fire and vandalism, and Smith noted the adminis-

tration has asked the company to inspect parks equipment to determine if it is safe. The Rothsay Park was closed for repairs after a swing broke. Councillor Jim Curry said he has never used a log book when doing council business. It is a grey area in some cases. Curry might be on personal business and meet someone who wants to discuss a municipal issue. Smith told him, “We take your word you’re doing something for the municipality.” Curry also noted he sits on a housing board, and wondered if he is covered for that. Smith said an incorporated board would have its own insurance. Curry said the township has a number of volunteers, and wondered if they are covered by township insurance. Smith said volunteers are covered. Curry then asked to have staff check to determine if the Maryborough township housing board is a committee of council or if it stands on its own. Mayor Bruce Whale said minor sports carries their own insurance, but wondered about people who rent ice time at the PMD Arena. Smith said Frank Cowan provides some coverage, and with outsider rentals, the person who signs the rental agreement is covered by his homeowner’s policy on separate coverage. Whale wondered if structural deficiencies are covered. Smith said they are insured. Whale then asked about the increase in township assets by nearly $2 million, and wondered if that is because of the new Alma Optimists Hall. Smith said that hall added about $1.2 million in value to Continued on page 8

Pumpkin presentation - Maryborough Public School students took part in a pumpkin event last week and were recognized for their creations in a number of categories, including scariest, funniest and most resembling a staff member. More photos on page 8.

Fire department calls for accidents are up by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - Fire Chief Rick Richardson has no explanation for why there were so many accident calls for the fire department in September. It is likely that no one else has one either. The township’s fire department answered six accident calls in September; an average

of one every five days. “Accidents are way up,” he said, adding, “There were no weather problems.” The department also had two medical calls and four fire calls over the course of the month. Also, on Sept. 6, 38 members of the department attended a training seminar on extrication. On Sept. 13, 19 members

attended a Mutual Aid meeting in Erin. Fire departments do not consider boundaries when a neighbouring municipality needs help. If they are called, for help, they respond. As well, if fire fighters plan an event, neighbouring departments are regularly designated to take those calls. On Sept. 20, 18 Mapleton

fire fighters attended a medical training session, and they completed their training for the month on Sept. 27, when 35 of them attended a ventilation session. Representatives from Mapleton also attended a trade show in Erin and also did a fire prevention display at the local market garden.

Four new homes for township in September by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. There were four building permits issued for new homes in September, Mapleton councillors heard at their Oct. 25 meeting. Deputy chief building official David Kopp estimated those permits have a construction value of $1.08 million. That brings the number of single family dwelling permits

to 33 for the year, and that estimated construction value has now reached $7.6 million. Kopp also collected $4,110 in fees for new homes last month, bringing the total for that category this year to $35,410. The building department also issued six permits for accessories for single family homes, and four more permits for additions or renovations to that type of home.

There were only four agriculture related permits issued in September, but that brought the total number of them to date to 88 - by far the largest category for permits this year. There has been $7.91 million worth of agriculture-related permits issued in the township this year. Kopp said the estimated value of construction in 2011 is now over $21 million, and

he has collected $182,490 in permit fees. Councillor Neil Driscoll wondered about the category for “agricultural” related building and if that means “barns or houses.” Kopp said he would have to check that, and added he provides council a much more comprehensive report of the building department’s activities at the end of the year.

Downtown work complete, but Drayton businessman has questions by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - Most of the downtown revitalization work has been completed, but a business operator who would like to spruce up his own building told council on Oct. 25 the price has become prohibitive. Ken Thompson, of Drayton Funeral Chapel, told council the company decided to work on its building while sidewalks and other work was being done to beautify the downtown. But he ran into a problem with Hydro One. Thompson explained Hydro One’s policy is nobody can work within ten feet of the

power lines, and “the cost is astronomical” to work with hydro to get around that rule. “I can be fined,” he said if he puts a ladder against his building to do work. “It’s hard to do the right thing when your hands are tied.” Thompson said “things are different” today from when the lines were put in close to buildings on the street. For once thing, voltage changed and working near lines has become a safety issue. He talked with Hydro One officials and learned it would cost nearly $1,600 to isolate a transformer so the work could

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be safely done. He wondered if Mapleton Township has any funds left over from the sale of the old Drayton Hydro (to Hydro One many years ago) and if that could be used to offset the hydro fees. He said his business and a variety store are interested in sprucing up their properties. Township treasurer Mike Givens said he would have to check to determine if there are any funds left from that sale. Thompson also had an issue with the way sidewalks were raised, and how the work affects some driveways. He

said in his own driveway, the sidewalks created new angles, not to mention a tripping hazard, as well as the possibility that the funeral coach or a limousine could “bottom out” because of the new angle of the driveway. Public works director Larry Lynch said he told contractors to stay out of private driveways when working for the township. Thompson said others in town had work done to their driveway, and he wondered if the contractors took it upon themselves to do it. He said he had a quote to do his driveway

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for $1,200. Mayor Bruce Whale told Thompson council would not be able to address the issues that day. Thompson then asked if Hydro One can at least clean up some hydro line issues that have little to do with power supply today. He said there are three transformers in front of his buildings, and he believes at least one is disabled and could be removed. Whale agreed it would be nice if Hydro One could relocate some of the lines and transformers “away from the downtown.”

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Whale told Thompson he appreciates his efforts at beautification in the downtown. Thompson replied, “It’s a start. I hope others will follow.” Council directed staff to produce a report on the issues Thompson brought up, and to find out about any money left over from the sale of Drayton Hydro. Councillor Jim Curry did not hold out much hope about that money. “If there’s a nugget there I’ll be surprised,” he said, believing, “It was used for water and sewer years ago.”

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They attribute the event’s success to the support of the surrounding community, volunteers and donors. At the evening auction a Gouda cheese wheel proved to be a big seller, raising $2,600 alone - of course it was divided six times. A beautiful cream quilt by Doreen Lopers also showed to be, yet again, another big hit. Lopers has provided the auction with many beautiful quilts over the years, donating countless hours of her time sewing her beautiful creations. The next CCS Bazaar and Auction will be hosted in the spring of 2013.

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By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church

We’re all responsible for peace Ask a veteran why he or she left their home, family, school or career to join the military, and the answer might be: to work towards freedom. Now, for most of us, that doesn’t carry much weight because we take freedom for granted. Other than wearing a bicycle helmet and a seat belt, paying taxes and obeying the rules of the road, we can pretty well do what we want. But people who have joined the military see the world as a bigger picture. They see the world as a community of people who are all connected. It matters greatly to them that women in Afghanistan will lose their freedom when our NATO troops leave; it matters to them that wars in Africa are causing famine and the deaths of millions of children; it matters to them that in places of this world, greedy dictators put populations of whole countries at risk. Injustice in the world matters to the men and women of our armed forces and they choose to take action as a career. There are all kinds of ways to encourage peace in the world. There are a lot of lousy things going on in our world today. That’s nothing new. It is our responsibility as people who live in God’s creation to do something about it. Have you ever heard the story of how a gentle man named Fred Rogers - yes, that Mr. Rogers - came to do his part for peace in the world? The following story is condensed from one found on the Preaching Today website (preachingtoday.com). In 1965, the soft-spoken Fred Rogers pitched a children’s show to WQED in Pittsburgh. His idea was to offer a show that would teach life lessons to young children with the help of puppets, songs and frank conversations. According to one of his biographers, Rogers was more than a great neighbour or good host, he was a restorer. A “restorer” is someone who

views the world as it “ought to be.” Rogers wasn’t happy with the way the post-war world was going. He wanted to fix the world’s brokenness and his method was by creation rather than criticism. As a result, it is thought that Rogers may have been one of the greatest “restorers” of the 20th century because he taught and influenced whole generations of children. Rogers got into television because he hated it. He was attending theological seminary when he saw TV for the first time and it shocked him. He said what he saw was people demeaning one another. And that made him mad. During the 1950s, Fred Rogers was so worried about the way the culture was changing around him, that he knew he could either drop out of society and turn a blind eye, or he could become a participant in it and try to change it from within. Fortunately, we know what he did. Rogers left seminary and entered broadcasting. He created one of the longest-running and most loved children’s shows of all time. And although Rogers didn’t push his faith, he was able to encourage values that many people of all faiths hold dear: “You’ve made this day a special day by just being you,” was the way he ended each show. “There is no person in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are.” Where are the Fred Rogers of today and what kind of impact could they be having on our world? Today, in 2011, our traditional peacemakers are aging or have passed on. It is

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up to us now. There are very troubling studies that show our efforts here at home to live in peace are struggling. Some good news last week showed the murder rate is down all across the country. It’s great that we’re not killing each other as much. But then, a recentlyreleased study shows our work places are becoming increasingly hostile environments. A university study shows our jobs may be killing us - and it isn’t our bosses, it’s the people working around us. A 20-year study out of Tel Aviv University showed too many people receive no social support from their co-workers, causing adverse health effects. An article written about the study concluded that having a supportive social network decreases stress and helps foster good health. No surprise there! The same article noted another 2011 survey that found workplaces are becoming less supportive and less civil. The American Psychology Association study found that 86 per cent of nearly 300 workers surveyed reported incivility at their job, including rudeness, bad manners and insults. When Christ told us “the poor will always be with us,” we know he wasn’t talking about only the financially poor. He is talking about all of us who can’t get along with God’s Creation in all the ways that we fall short. Let us remember those who took action and are taking action to bring peace into our world. And let us be inspired to find our own ways to support God’s peaceable kingdom.

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Minto-Mapleton Communities In Motion again sponsored In Motion Bingo at participating elementary schools during in motion week 2011. In Motion Bingo encourages local physical activity opportunities for students and their families as well as provides ideas to help students reach Canada’s new physical activity guidelines. The guidelines are … “For health benefits, children aged 5 to 17 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity daily.” Congratulations to the following In Motion Bingo winning classes. Alma Public School: 1st - Ms. Hons’ grade 3/4 class; 2nd - Mr. Bachuk’s grade

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The CBC reported the United Nations estimated the world’s population would hit seven billion on Oct. 31 - and it is indeed a scary figure. Quite rightly we felt, the broadcaster had a little fun with that number, looking at some strange or normal categories. First, it noted there are about 4.4 babies born worldwide every second, which says something about math and the human condition. Is anyone volunteering to be a fraction? The CBC, on its website, pointed out: The average person breathes about eight litres of air a minute while at rest, or about 11,520 litres a day. The world’s population inhales at least 80.6 trillion litres of air a day, and converts more than 3.85 trillion litres of oxygen to carbon dioxide. The CBC also reported a University of California study determined the average person breathes about 52 litres a minute when running, so if the entire world went jogging together for an hour it would breathe about 21.8 trillion litres of air. We have our own serious questions about those facts. First, is there a stock we could buy where a company makes breath mints? It seems to us we are going to need lots of them. Further, how many of those people are smokers, and how much second hand smoke can we expect to drift our way on the exhale? The CBC noted it takes about one second to say “hello” to someone. Assuming we wanted to greet the world’s entire population of 7 billion one at a time, it would take roughly 222 years of working the crowd non-stop. Now, is anyone still thinking our question about breath mints was ridiculous? The intrepid reporters’ search found some other interesting things about our truly crowded world. They noted, according to the Forbes list of the world’s billionaires for 2011, the world’s richest man was Carlos Slim Helu, from Mexico. He has a net worth estimated at $74 billion U.S. Is anyone still sneering at the lowly peso? Furthermore, according to the CBC, Senor Helu could afford to treat every person on earth to lunch at Tim Hortons – a sandwich and extra-large coffee, plus a box of 20 Timbits to take home for later. Does that mean each of us should then go on a diet? Fortunately, having read Bill Bryson’s book A Short History of Nearly Everything, we are aware that even if every one of the seven billion people on the planet gained ten pounds eating at Tim’s, there would not be a monumental collapse of Earth because of the way everything stays in balance. As those pounds go on, the doughnuts and sandwiches disappear. Things do balance; just not always in favour of personal health. Those CBC folks also considered the length of humans, naturally. Their calculation is, if everyone on Earth joined hands to form a human chain, it would stretch about 7 million kilometres. The chain would circle the earth at the equator about 175 times, stretch to the moon and back about nine times, and reach about one-fifth of the way to Mars when it is at its closest point to Earth. Our question is how many of those folks are wearing deodorant? Think about it. If they are holding hands, a lot of them are going to be lifting their arms. There are a lot of them. Plus, the CBC calculated if someone gathered everyone on earth to watch a concert and packed them in at one person per 4.5 square feet - a dense crowd, based on the basic crowd-calculation rule worked out by University of California professor Herbert Jacobs - the general admission audience would cover about 2,926.5 square kilometres - about 51.7% of the land area of Prince Edward Island. Does anyone still think our question about deodorant is frivolous? The CBC had some great and entertaining fun playing the numbers games, but population growth is still a serious issue. CBC staff also calculated flatulence and the urine the world’s population would produce in a single day. We are not going anywhere near those. David Meyer

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NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS - WINTER PARKING Pursuant to Township of Mapleton By-law 5000-05, Section 9.10, please take notice of the following prohibition: • No person shall park a vehicle upon a highway or on a municipal parking lot between the hours of 2 and 6 am of any day during the months of November, December, January, February and March of any year. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY PROVISIONS: Any person violating any provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine, pursuant to the provisions set out in Part II of the Provincial Offences Act.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION - ZBA 2011-11 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2000-84, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 at 7:00 p.m THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as Part of Lot 12, Concession 2, with a civic address of 7534 Third Line. The property is approximately 40 ha. (100 acres) in size. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the property to permit a second residential dwelling unit in the form of a Garden Suite on the subject lands for a temporary period of 10 or 20 years. MAKING AN ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions on the proposed zoning by-law amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).

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ATTENTION ALL MAPLETON TOWNSHIP BUSINESSES LET US HELP YOU ADVERTISE!

The Township of Mapleton is updating its’ Municipal Web Site. The new web site will include business listings and contact information. If you have your own web site, we can provide a link.

Please visit www.mapleton.ca to download the “2011 Business Directory Form” You can fax it back to us, email it to chickey@town.mapleton.on.ca, drop it off at the office or mail it to Township of Mapleton, PO Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0.

COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, November 08, 2011 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, November 22, 2011 1:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council

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Legion contest winners Remember by Nicole Hessels

Community Christian School, Intermediate Poem Category - 1st Place We remember them today, those who sailed away Those who went and fought and whose lives were lost. Those families who are grieving, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all still believing. We remember not just today, but through every single day. Those fathers and sons who died, and the mothers and children that cried. We remember today, those who sailed away.

Remembrance Day

Veterans Week is Nov. 5 to 11 - How will you remember? Each year, from Nov. 5 to 11, Canadians join together to celebrate Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week, and this year is no different. Over the next week ceremonies and events will take place across the country to recognize the achievements of veterans and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, many Canadian Forces members are returning home from missions around the world. Canadians recognize

the commitment made by these service men and women and their families. They, along with past generations of veterans, have made many sacrifices in the name of peace and freedom. Veteran Affairs Canada is challenging Canadians to make remembrance more than something one feels; to make it something one does. There are many ways to display remembrance and honour veterans:

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about their experiences; - post a yellow ribbon on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle or home; and - visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Facebook fan page and write on the wall. Above all, Canadians must vow never to forget.

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Community Christian School, Junior Essay Category - 1st place In my essay I want to talk about four things. The four things are: What do we remember on Remembrance Day? What is a soldier? Why do we wear a poppy on Remembrance Day? Who was affected by the war? What do we remember on Remembrance Day? We remember the men and women who fought and helped in the war. We remember men and women who were part of the Red Cross. We remember the people that gave their lives for us. What is a Soldier? Some people think a soldier is a person who has a gun, is a number and fires his gun like a mad man. If you think that your are very wrong. I think a soldier is a father, a son, a brother and a friend. I think a soldier is courageous. I think a soldier is someone who will protect us. I think a soldier is a man or a woman who makes Canada a better place. Why do we wear a poppy on Remembrance Day? We wear a poppy on Remembrance Day because in Flanders fields the poppies grew right beside the crosses and graves. We also wear a poppy because the red on the poppy stands for the blood of those who died in the war for us. The black on the poppy stands for all the soldiers who died in the war. Who was affected by the war? All the countries in the world were affected. The European countries were affected the most. All the families who had a son or father die in the war were affected. Thanks you for reading my essay. I hope you learned something from reading it because I sure did. Just remember the men and women who died for us gave us freedom and no conflict with other countries.

- wear a poppy; attend a local Remembrance Day ceremony; - talk to a friend or relative who has just returned from Afghanistan or who served in other areas of conflict; - listen to veterans talk

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Mapleton Business Profile Fergus-Elora Driving School in Drayton adapts courses for students

The Drayton location of the Fergus-Elora Driving School is in it’s third year of teaching area students the skills and expertise require for successful and safe driving. Located on Wellington Street in Drayton, the school has seen nothing but success since opening its doors. Karen Martin took on her role as the Drayton manager after recognizing a gap in driving school services offered in the area. The response from both parents and students has been very positive. When asked about their opinion of the course, student feedback expressed there was a positive energy from instructors, fun games to play (from which they learn useful information and new techniques) and great interaction between the students and instructor. When asked if they would recommend the course, 99% of the students say yes, stating “the instructor is awesome” and the course is “fun and easy to understand.” Students also say the course allows them get cheaper insurance and to get their G2 fast. Owner/instructor Paul Coombe attributes the school’s

success to a number of reasons, namely the school’s smaller teacher-student classroom ratio and its award winning instructors Coombe, Shahnam (Sean) Mirzaie and Shahab Mirzaie. All three instructors bring a high level of expertise in training and instruction. Coombe has 19 years of experience, and takes pride in the fact that his schools boast an over 95% road-test success rate with its students. All three instructors have earned a reputation as not only the best trained and most experienced, but also as the most patient and caring for new drivers. This is exactly the type of approach needed in order for students to gain confidence on the road and it translates into superior results for students. Mirzaie is the Drayton

location’s main instructor and also teaches courses on how to maneuver safely through skids and defensive driving techniques through his Skid School course. He has also worked for the Ministry of Transportation as a training examiner and currently trains new instructors. The Drayton Branch of the Fergus Elora Driving School offers courses designed to teach all aspects of safe driving, including defensive, freeway, highway and night-time driving, as well as collision avoidance techniques. Flexibility has been the key to the school’s success. Students can complete their incar instruction during a lunch break, spare or after school, since pick-up at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston is offered. Whether

it is a weekday, weekend, evening or daytime, the staff strives to work around students’ schedules. As proof of that, a Christmas break course has been scheduled whereby Drayton students will have the option of taking courses in Fergus and then completing the in-car portion of the course in either Drayton or Fergus. It’s perfect for Drayton students who are unable to take the fourSaturday course in November and December at the Drayton location. The Fergus dates are Jan. 3 to 6 (Tuesday to Friday). This option is open year round, but most popular are the Christmas break and the four-day summer courses. “It’s a nice feature for those students who are unable

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to attend the Drayton in-class dates this summer” said Martin. The school always strives for improvement and makes every effort to adapt courses to meet the needs of students. In response to parental requests, the school has added a new deluxe package which offers more in-car time in the city. The package will offer an additional three hours to the regular package which can be added in at anytime (the regular package includes two trips; one to Kitchener and one to Guelph). Call the school for more details. Because the school is MTO approved, successful graduates are eligible for insurance discounts, which is a great incentive to train with the school. The school offers a variety of courses, including the begin-

ners driving course, refresher courses for the G2 exit test, defensive driving courses, private senior lessons and on-road assessments for those individuals requiring license renewal. Martin stresses she would like to see the school expand even further and she welcomes input from the community to determine whether there are other courses the school should be offering. She also notes that due to the nature of the courses, the existing location sits unoccupied from time to time and is available to groups or individuals seeking temporary retail space. The school has been growing steadily and, “It is this kind of community support that encourages us,” said Martin. The next beginner course will be offered Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 10 and 17. It consists of 20 hours of classroom training, 10 hours of private in-car and 10 hours of homework. Successful graduates can be licensed in eight months, four months earlier than many other G1 holders. To book a course or for more information call Karen or Marlene at 519-6389990 or visit www.ferguseloradrivingschool.com.

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The Drayton Chop House is a local landmark and well appointed chophouse style restaurant in the heart of Drayton. We pride ourselves in providing world class, locally inspired food and wines and genuine hospitality in the communities we serve. We use only the very best fresh locally grown ingredients - we were doing “local” before it was cool...

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We’re excited to offer the opportunity to hospitality professionals and genuine, hard working team players to join us in bringing our passion to the community of Drayton. We are seeking great cooks & chefs to delight our guests, compelling hospitality managers to support our great team, food & beverage service staff to deliver a smile, F/T and P/T accountants or bookkeepers. If you are a service obsessed team player or team builder with a passion for hospitality, food and wine, we want to talk to you! This is an exciting opportunity to open a new restaurant – we look forward to meeting you!

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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, November 4, 2011

Local students embraced spirit of Halloween with pumpkin creations

Spitting image? - Maryborough Public School students took part in a pumpkin event last week and were recognized for their creations in a number of categories, including scariest, funniest and most resembling a staff member. Above, student Caleb Cribbin showed off his pumpkin resembling teacher Mr. Walker. submitted photos

Township insurance premium up 9% FROM PAGE ONE coverage this year. As well, all township buildings are indexed in their coverage for inflation. Driscoll then asked a ques-

tion that many councillors have wondered about over the years: are their any other companies other than Frank Cowan Company Limited that could offer competing insurance

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bids? Clerk Patty Sinnamon explained there are not. Cowan is one of only two in Ontario that offer municipalities insurance, she said. She added in other years someone attempted to set up a self-operated reciprocal insurance for municipalities and Mapleton tried it but did not like what it found. “It turned out to be rather costly,” she said. Under that plan, municipalities paid insurance premiums into a pool. The problem was, when there were major claims, those municipalities had to help pay for claims elsewhere across the province. Driscoll said he was not suggesting that Cowan was offering poor service. Sinnamon said it is simple fact, “There are not many players in the field.” Whale agreed, and said he believes “most use Cowan.” Council then approved paying its insurance bill.

Neighbours helping neighbours - The Township of Mapleton raised $1,000 for the Goderich and Area Disaster Relief Fund at its chili dinner benefit last month. Pat Salter, right, won the draw for an emergency kit, which was presented to her by Mapleton’s deputy clerk Barb Schellenberger. Township officials thanked all those who contributed to the fundraiser, with special thanks to the Drayton Food Market and Mayor Bruce Whale for their generous donations. submitted photo

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Essays & Poems Open to Grades 4 thru 12

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If your school is not participating, you are still eligible to enter. Entry forms and contest rules can be picked up at Dippel’s Family Garage. All entries must be handed in to Dippel’s Family Garage by November 10, 2011, closing time.

Tracy L. Bye, Youth Education Chairman, Branch 416

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Thank You

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