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Friday, November 18, 2011
Council rejects doctor recruitment payment
Solemn salute - Louis Latham and his grandson, Centre Wellington firefighter Trevor Belec, presented a wreath on behalf of the Royal Marines at the Remembrance Day service in Drayton last week. More photos on page 8. photo by Chris Daponte
Councillors curious about county road costs by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here are seeking a bit more information before they accept an agreement with Wellington County to maintain one of its roads for the coming winter. And councillors were very aware of the weather when they made that decision on Nov. 8. Wellington County operations manager Paul Johnson wrote to Mayor Bruce Whale on Oct. 31 asking if Mapleton Township is willing again this year to maintain County Road 45 from Nov. 15 to April 8. That would include plowing, sanding and routine patrolling “such as is necessary to protect the motoring public. It would not include sign repair, pothole patching or washouts,
but we would expect to be notified when these deficiencies are encountered,” Johnson wrote. He offered Mapleton $4,800 per kilometre for the season. Mapleton public works director Larry Lynch told council the request is “pretty much in line with what we approved last year.” He added the payment last year was $4,300 per kilometre. Councillor Jim Curry asked if the fuel cost increases are in line. Lynch replied, “I would think so. It depends on the amount of snow.” Lynch said the offer increases a few hundred dollars each year. But councillor Neil Driscoll said the cost for fuel has
increased more than a few hundred dollars. Plus, he wondered, “Do we have time to do it?” Lynch said township plows have to drive that road in any case. County Road 45 runs through Glen Allan and connects to Maryborough Concession 3 at one end and the Third Line of old Peel township at the other. Whale said Mapleton has “been doing it as long as I’ve been on council.” Driscoll said, “But do we have to do it at a loss?” Whale said, “I’m not sure it’s a loss.” Driscoll responded, “Let’s find out.” Councillor Mike Downey wondered if the increases have
kept pace with the costs to Mapleton. Lynch said it is an increase has been a few hundred dollars each year. Whale noted the cost is also going to depend on the amount of snow to be moved. When council considered a motion to approve the deal, only Downey was in favour, with councillors Curry, Driscoll and Andy Knetsch opposed. Lynch promised he would bring a report back to council for the next meeting, which is Nov. 22. Councillors wondered what will happen if the road needs maintenance in the meantime. Whale said the township should continue to maintain it as it always has until a deal is struck.
by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here have rejected paying the annual fee of $10,000 for doctor recruitment, but the vote was close and the issue will likely come back for reconsideration. Finance director Mike Givens told council in a report that Mapleton has been paying for a group to recruit health care professionals since 2005, and in the first two years, the township gave $5,000 a year. Since 2007, that amount has doubled to $10,000. In a letter to council in March, the MintoMapleton Health Professional Recruitment Committee cochairman Shirley Borges stated that with the financing from the communities, “the committee was able to market and promote our community as an excellent place to learn and practice health care.” She added that over the next three to five years, three of the current eight physicians in the northern communities in Wellington County will be of retirement age. “Given this, the recruitment committee needs to aggressively step up its efforts to market
Mapleton as an ideal place to live and work in health care,” said Borges. The budget for recruitment this year included: - $4,000 for promotional materials and attending events; - $7,500 for medical school recruitment tours; - $24,500 for recruitment site visits and relocation expenses; and - $40,700 for recruitment staff support. Of the four municipalities involved in the recruitment effort, Mapleton, Minto, and Wellington North are each asked for $10,000, and Southgate Township is asked to contribute $5,000. As well, Wellington North Health Care provides $41,700, bringing the total budget to $76,700. Mayor Bruce Whale said while the presentation from Borges was in March, council had yet to make a decision. Councillor Andy Knetsch was enthusiastic about the program, and said, “I think we’re going to get our bang for the buck.” He said four or five million Canadians do not have a family doctor. Continued on page 5
MAX committee to unveil donor recognition wall by Chris Daponte DRAYTON - The Mapleton Arena eXpansion (MAX) committee will pay tribute this weekend to those who helped raise funds for the PMD Arena addition. At 10am on Nov. 19 the committee will unveil a donor recognition wall at the arena. “We want to show appreciation for everyone that donated ... and make it official,” said MAX committee secretary Dan
McIntyre. Officials are also hoping to raise awareness about the fundraising campaign, which is ongoing. There are still spots left on the donor recognition wall, including for the naming rights to one new dressing room and the arena hall. “We’re not quite there yet,” McIntyre said of the committee’s $250,000 pledge to the arena expansion. Continued on page 5
Township favours zoning application but struggles with definitions by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - A citizen seeking a home for his aging parents found himself caught between a battle of definitions from Mapleton’s zoning bylaw on Nov. 8. Steven S.B. Martin wants to put a mobile home on his property on 7534 3rd Line at RR2 Wallenstein in former Peel Township. Township planner Linda Redmond told council at the public meeting the application is for “a typical garden suite” but Martin wants one a little larger than normal, and to
attach it to the main dwelling with a walkway. Redmond said there have been changes to the laws for such zone changes and such suites can now be left in place up to 20 years, whereas it used to be ten years. “Council can support a shorter period if it so chooses,” she said. But Mayor Bruce Whale said the bylaw talks about a mobile home, and wondered if there is a difference between that and a garden suite. Redmond said there is no difference, and they are defined
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together. The problem is the zoning bylaw opposes mobile homes. Councillor Jim Curry asked what would happen if the parents move out and someone else wants to use the home. Redmond said Martin would have to reapply to the township because Mapleton would enter into an agreement with him about who can live there. She added the zoning bylaw would not have any names mentioned in it, but those would be included in the agreement with council.
When Mapleton passed its old zoning bylaw, there was a discrepancy between the “term garden suite” and mobile homes. The terms are often used interchangeably, but mobile homes are specifically excluded. Redmond said that can be corrected when the township completes its new zoning bylaw. Whale said the discrepancy means council needs to clarify the issue of what is allowed and what it not. Council then went into a
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lengthy discussion that had little to do with the application, but everything to do with those definitions. It appeared nobody is opposed to the applicant’s plan, but councillors wanted to make sure they have the correct terms in place. Downey noted the intent of the old bylaw was to distinguish between urban and rural. He said he doubts there would be problems with a mobile home in rural areas, but people in urban centres would not want them on a neighbour’s property.
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He said council should allow a mobile home in the rural area in this case, but, “I wouldn’t make that concession in an urban setting.” Martin told council he has already put a down payment on a mobile home and is waiting for approval to move it onto his property. Council eventually deferred a decision on the bylaw that was there for debate that night. Councillor Andy Knetsch voted against that deferral, asking council to make a decision so Martin can get on with his plans.
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Council rejects facade payment for business owner in a 3-2 vote by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here has voted to tell a Drayton businessman it will not pay his costs for working around hydro lines when he made facade improvements to his downtown business. Ken Thompson, of Heritage Funeral Homes in Drayton, had asked council last month if it would cover costs of $1,589 he incurred from Hydro One. Those lines were once owned by Drayton Hydro, but it was sold to Hydro One years ago. Because of safety regulations, Thompson had to pay to move or isolate the lines during the work, and he suggested there might be some funds left over from the sale of Drayton Hydro to pay for that. Clerk Patty Sinnamon pro-
vided council with a report on Nov. 8. She said Drayton Hydro was sold in 2002 for $946,000, and most of that money was used in such things as transportation reserves for Drayton, plus sewer and water expenditures for the village. “I would confirm that the balance in the reserve ... is $20,000,” she told council in her report. She wrote, “It was determined at the time that the sale proceeds would be put into a discretionary reserve and would be used to benefit the residents of Drayton as a whole (ie. parks, recreation projects, etc.) and would not be apportioned to individual property owners. “Council will need to determine whether it is appropriate
to utilize these funds for the benefit of a private property owner.” Sinnamon pointed out the Municipal Act specifically prohibits a municipality from “assisting directly or indirectly any manufacturing business or other industrial or commercial enterprise through the granting of bonuses including giving or lending any property of the municipality, including money.” She added, “The purpose of this section is to prevent the municipality from giving unfair assistance to a business enterprise to the detriment of the local taxpayers.” Sinnamon said there is an exception to that rule: if a municipality has adopted a community improvement plan,
that allows it to create a loan or grant program for facade improvements. Towns such as Minto have that program, but Mapleton does not. Sinnamon recommended the township pay the $1,589. Mayor Bruce Whale asked if Thompson’s other request regarding driveway improvements was available. Public works director Larry Lynch said his report is not yet complete. Councillor Andy Knetsch said if council approves payment to Thompson, “you open the door for others to come forward and apply.” Sinnamon told him, “Absolutely. I know of one already.” Knetsch sympathized
with Thompson’s plight and said because of the situation, Thompson is “caught between a rock and a hard place.” He said improvements to the facades of the funeral home and adjacent variety store “are beautification for their benefit and the town and the municipality ... Is there any way of covering them?” Sinnamon said it could come through a community improvement plan and guides for such things as colours and materials to be used. “We have not done that,” she said. Councillor Neil Driscoll said “for $1,500, what they did for the downtown and what we spent [on downtown revitalization] isn’t going to put us out.” Whale said council has to
determine if the request is the responsibility of the municipality. He added, “If you open the door, where do you close it?” Councillor Mike Downey said there is no question the work was beautification, but “We were never part of any negotiations” and the hydro lines are not township property. He concluded, “It’s not up to the municipality” to pay for safety precautions required for work on private property. When council voted on the motion to pay the bill, councillors Driscoll and Knetsch were in favour, and Downey and councillor Jim Curry were opposed. Whale broke the tie by voting against the motion, defeating it.
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for the Palmerston branch and was pleased to report all Area 2 branches now have websites. Duffin also outlined the purpose of the “Feather in Your Hat” award that is presented at convention each year for innovative and creative projects and for which any branch can apply. Brown thanked the ladies for the many items brought to support Ramoth House in Mount Forest. Member Kathy Watt gave a brief report about Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW), another organization that the branch supports. She suggested to the group that buying a bed kit is a great Christmas gift idea. Lorraine Ballard reported that one birthday card, one sympathy card and one get well card was sent this month. Mildred Francis gave an update from the insurance workshop she attended recently and she reminded everyone to make sure their Power of Attorney forms are in order. Lynn Morrison gave an update regarding the trip to Uxbridge in June and New York in September. A trip to Stratford will be decided on at a later date. Brown asked anyone interested in forming a travel group to sign up. Members planning to attend convention in Sault Ste Marie next June were asked to sign up as well. Donna McFarlane’s huge
Hubbard squash was the focus of the guessing game. Meg Burrows won the prize with a guess of 52 pounds. Jan Fisher had everyone laughing when she asked ladies with a birthday in October to read one of her “corny teacher” jokes. Clark donated some of her products as a gift, which was won by Joan Simpson. The lucky draw donated by Meg Burrows was won by Ruth Tomlin. Fines were collected from three members who forgot to wear their pins. Donna McFarlane invited the group to attend the “Free the Children” event held at the Mount Forest Library on Nov. 12. The Christmas Dinner will be held on Dec. 2 at Windfield’s in Drayton and the next RWTO/OERO meeting will be on April 27 at the Palmerston Presbyterian Church.
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NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS The second installment of the 2011 Final Taxes for all property classes are due November 25, 2011
Taxes may be paid at the following locations: · Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac · at most Financial Institutions or · by Telebanking with most financial institutions.
There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted. Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to: Township of Mapleton, PO Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
Cemetery Caretakers! On behalf of Mayor Whale and Councillors Curry, Driscoll, Downey and Knetsch, the Township of Mapleton would like to express sincere appreciation for your hard work and efforts maintaining the abandoned cemeteries in and around the township. Thank you for taking your time to preserve and respect our heritage burial properties.
It is greatly appreciated.
Saying farewell
One of my sisters walked up the sidewalk towards our family home, clearly in distress. There were tears in her eyes. Another sister could not even bring herself to come at all. The family home was put on sale Nov. 12. We arrived with sleep in our eyes, clutching a coffee and hoping we could stay awake. Everyone was expected to be on hand several hours before the sale officially began at 11am. Having numerous other brothers and sisters, there was already a huge collection of goods and items placed on the front, side and rear yards - ready to fall under the auctioneer’s hammer. It was soon tough enough even for these skeptical old eyes to deal with emotions as we spotted things that had once been very important to us. The gift we once gave mom of a piece of wood on which The Lord’s Prayer was etched, was sitting on a table. For years it hung beside the kitchen table that was now moved out. That was likely a Christmas present from about 47 years ago. Then there was a hat and scarf we gave to dad just a dozen years ago. Along the way we saw and remembered pots and pans that our parents received for wedding gifts and other knick knacks we remembered from our childhood. Mom, a child of the depression who lost her father at the age of 7, never threw anything away. She might have needed it some day. But it was for dad that we were having the sale. After being married for over 60 years, he lost his lifelong companion this spring, and after several months of living alone in his home, he decided he had had enough. Dad never did move around much, other than a few vacations and during his war service. He stayed in the town in which he was born. He was born across the street and two houses down from our family home. He and mom bought her family home, and now he will be moving in with our sister, who lives right next door. To use a golfing analysis, he has never lived more than an 8 iron from where he was born. It can be difficult to watch as family treasures are sold off, which is why it took two car trips that day (and will take one more) to haul home all the things we purchased - many of them with fond memories. The family presented us with the family Bible we gave our parents years ago. No auction for that. Our brothers and sisters bid and won rights to things they consider precious. The crowd was particularly appreciative when our twin brothers started bidding against each other. We were able to purchase a number of mom’s things that particularly relate to us. She taught us to cook, and we managed to outbid a woman for a box of her handwritten recipes. We managed to have the winning bid for a good number of her pie plates and baking tins, particularly a half dozen butcher’s tins, the type once used to make head cheese, which we will use to re-create grandma’s Christmas cake. Our experience at this sale though, was a bit of a shock. It is amazing how cheaply one can pick up such things as yard tools, electrical tools and automotive tools. It is astounding that working televisions sell for $2. Our nephew bought two of the family TVs for under $10. We managed to buy a rubber hammer suitable for knocking hubcaps into place, plus a working drill, for $2. It felt like stealing. Oddly, while our brothers and sisters were a little upset at some of the prices, they were shocked at others. A box of old photographs from the late 1800s, filled with people nobody remembered, went for $80. As our teary-eyed sister said at the end of the day, “We threw out boxes of old photos. Who knew?” Dad was pleased with the sale of a Kuntz Brewery tray that belonged to his father, who once operated a hotel in Bamberg. It was in mint condition and fetched $2,000 in some spirited bidding. He had been offered hundreds for it over the years. On Saturday though, he was glad to see it all go. “I don’t need any of that stuff any more,” he told me. The house will likely be sold in the spring. After 80 years, it’s time for another family to start a legacy there. David Meyer
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The Township of Mapleton office will be accepting Items for the Drayton Food Bank. Until Christmas we will receive non-perishable items.
The following would be greatly appreciated: • Canned fruit • Canned vegetables • Diapers • Baby food
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ATTENTION ALL MAPLETON TOWNSHIP SERVICE CLUBS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
We are in the process of redesigning our Township Website which is being created with a community focus. We welcome the opportunity to include your events on our new site. This will be a great way for you to advertise events such as registration nights, fundraising events and other special events. Community Events will be on the homepage of the site, making it easy for you to spread the word!
For more info please contact Christine Hickey at the Township Office 519-638-3313
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, November 22, 2011 1:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, December 13, 2011 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council
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Proposal for large residential lot in Alma defeated by council by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here told the county land division committee on Nov. 8 they cannot support the creation of a large residential lot in the southwest section of Alma. The application was filed by Wild Goose Investments Ltd., which is owned by Raymond and Ruth Grose. The subject property is located at Part Lot 2, Concession 1, west of the Grand River, in the former township of Pilkington. The company has applied to create a commercial and residential lot. It is seeking to sever an irregular-shaped, half-hectare parcel with an existing fuel depot, communications tower and shed. The second application would sever about a half hectare parcel for residential use. A 3.4 ha parcel would be retained. Clerk Patty Sinnamon explained a new lot is subject to site plan control. County planner Linda Redmond told council she had consulted with the applicants’ agent to ensure the site containing the fuel depot would be severed so all the parts of that depot, including the lane and parking lot, would remain on a single lot. She said the “residential lot is considerably larger than the zoning bylaw allows.” It is almost 5,000 square metres, or “three times as big” as the current bylaw allows (1,400 square metres). “I’m not sure it’s an efficient use of the land,” Redmond said. She would like to see a smaller residential lot. She noted the frontage is already 50 metres and 30 would be more common. Sinnamon said the proposed parcel could accommodate 3.5 lots. Mayor Bruce Whale asked what the standard lot size is in Alma. Redmond replied what it takes to accommodate sewage disposal with a septic tank. She added the lot “could go smaller.” Whale said he could support the comments on the site plan proposals. But councillor Mike Downey asked, “Why are we supporting a residential lot on that commercial property? I’m not in favour.” Whale noted the land is
within the hamlet’s boundaries. But Downey argued the land is zoned with a highway commercial designation, and added, “It’s pushing, pushing, pushing the envelope.” Whale then suggested council could tell the land division committee council does not support the application. Councillor Jim Curry said he supports Downey, and councillor Andy Knetsch added, “Me, too.” Whale asked if it is because of the size of the residential lot. Downey replied, “If we’re not in favour of the lot [designation to residential] why comment on the size.” The land division committee hears councillors comments about severance applications. While that committee has the ultimate decision unless council fights it at the Ontario Municipal Board, it often heeds council comments. Whale said the company has applied for that size of lot. Downey said that “doesn’t matter” if council is opposed. Redmond said it is important for council to make a statement if it has problems with an application. She noted if the severance application is approved by the committee, the zoning bylaw amendment still must return to council for approval. She asked if council wants to stop the application at the county level. Downey said, “Yes. I’m flexible on commercial, but not on residential.” Redmond asked if council will support the application only if the land remains commercial. Sinnamon said if that is so, council should state that. Council added those comments and set its usual conditions about taxes, zoning compliance and copies of the plan if the committee goes against council’s wishes. That resolution carried.
New truck - Mapleton’s director of public works Larry Lynch, right, presents fleet manager Henry Blancke with the keys to the township’s latest addition, a 2012 International tandem dump truck. This vehicle will replace a 1991 model tandem with nearly 400,000 kilometers of public works service. The new vehicle is equipped with Viking-Cives plows and harnessing and was purchased through Altruck International Truck Centre in Guelph at an overall cost of $228,000. photo by Wilma Mol
Council rejects doctor recruitment payment FROM PAGE ONE Whale said the issue has been left quite late, and he assumes the committee has already spent the money. He said the township needs to ask the committee “long term, how we justify this.” He said there are more graduates these days from medical schools. Councillor Neil Driscoll said the request is “a lot of money,” and noted only $7,500 of the total budget is being
spent on lobbying at medical schools. Council then decided it would receive the request for information. But when it came to approving the request, councillors Driscoll and Mike Downey opposed paying it, with Knetsch and Jim Curry in favour. Whale broke the tie by defeating the motion. He said he is reluctant to spend that kind of money with only half his councillors in favour, and
MAX committee still needs to raise $50,000 FROM PAGE ONE He noted the group is currently about $50,000 short. McIntyre stressed the committee’s campaign helps to offset the burden on taxpayers. “We’re trying to do some fun events, too,” he said. The MAX committee is currently planning more dances and meals, as well as an ATV
draw. For more information on how to help or to become a member of the MAX committee, contact any current member. “We’re always looking for fresh ideas,” McIntyre said. He added all the group’s meetings and events are open to the public.
he would like the committee to clarify if Minto and Wellington North have paid their shares this year for the work. “It’s an important enough issue I’d like to see a majority of councillors supporting it without my vote,” Whale said. He added he also wants to hear from the committee about its long range plans and
how it sees its operation into the future. He remembered the original requests and said, “At the time, I thought it was set up in the short term.” Council then heard at its Nov. 8 meeting that Borges would be attending a council meeting later in the month to answer any questions councillors have about the request.
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By Rev. Calvin Brown, Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton
Christmas is Coming: What’s the Story? There’s a story told about a church were the Sunday School teacher expressed concern the students didn’t seem to even have the basic bible stories clear. She wanted the minister to address the situation with the parents. She felt this was important to the children not only because of the obvious fact they could hardly live out the faith if they didn’t even know the facts, but also because without correct bible knowledge they wouldn’t even understand the world they live in, since so much literature and western culture was premised on bible stories. The minister went to talk first with the children to see the seriousness of the situation. He asked how many knew the story of Easter and a number of
hands went up. He said: “Well please tell me the story.” One little boy said: “Well it starts when they crucified Jesus on the cross.” Someone else added: “Jesus died to pay for our sins. “ “Yes, yes,” said the minister thinking the Sunday School teacher may have exaggerated the concern. “Then what happened? “ “Well,” said one little girl, “they took him off the cross and put him in a big cave for his grave.” Another added: “And they rolled a big rock in front of the door.” “Very good,” said the minister. “And then what happened?” “Well,” concluded the little girl, “after three days they went to the tomb and the stone was rolled away and out hopped the Easter bunny and gave chocolate to everyone and they all lived happily ever after.” The problem was clear. Even those who knew a lot about the story added in things
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that weren’t in the biblical account that changed the significance and meaning. The real point of the Resurrection story centres on the life and work of Jesus, not on chocolate and Easter bunnies. The fact that Jesus came to life again just as he promised meant that all he had said about the kingdom of God was vindicated. The promise of his sending his Holy Spirit to be with us in this world and the promise of living with him in heaven in the world to come was authenticated. Had Jesus not risen from the dead, as amazing as that seems, then as St. Paul said, our faith would be useless.
But he did rise from the dead and that has made all the difference in the world. There’s another important story that we need to get right. That is the story of Christmas. The Christmas story tells us how God came into the world in a form that we can relate to. How God became one of us humans. I know there are some who find the story hard to believe. How can a virgin have a baby? Are angels real? Why did he come in such a vulnerable form (as a baby)? There are lots of questions but the one undisputable truth is that Jesus Christ has changed the history of the world. For that reason alone we should know the story and we
should be sure our children know the story so they will not be among the disadvantaged. This Christmas season I suggest you buy a bible for yourself and if you don’t have one, churches often give them away free for the asking. As you read the story of Jesus, especially read the words he spoke as he tells us about his mission on earth. Consider how you and your family imitating him may make yourselves world changers as well. He really was the most amazing person ever to live. It might even be fun to take part in the re-enactment of the Christmas story that many churches put on this time of year. I personally invite you to volunteer to be a part of the
Christmas play we are putting on at Knox Presbyterian Church. It will be a never-tobe-forgotten event for you and your family. Give me a call at 519-343-2612. In any case, be sure and read the story again and share it with the young people around you so they won’t be mistaken like the little girl and think Christmas is about getting more chocolate and other gifts. It is important that they know the real and original story. It is important so they will be educated people in our culture and if, like millions of people throughout history, they recognize it has a ring of truth to it, then it may be the greatest gift they could ever receive now or for an eternity.
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Living with a chronic disease such as diabetes definitely has its ups and downs. But what can you do to keep your blood sugar on the straight and narrow? The choices you make everyday (about diet and activity levels) will affect your sugar levels. When your sugars are high, you may feel unusually thirsty, extremely tired, have blurred vision or the need to go to the washroom frequently. Higher readings often happen when you are ill or under stress. By adjusting your meal plan and making sure you are getting adequate amounts of physical activity in every day, your blood sugars will be better controlled. Signs of low blood sugars, or when sugars are less than 4 mmol/L, include feeling shaky, light-headed, nauseous, nervous, irritable, confused,
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Blood sugars aren’t the only numbers you should know when you have diabetes. Blood pressure is very important too and should be checked at least yearly. Kidney disease, blindness and circulation problems are also associated with diabetes. To avoid these complications, have your eyes and urine checked yearly. Staying healthy with diabetes takes work every day. It may seem overwhelming at times. Depression and anxiety are common with any chronic disease. There are groups held at the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team (FHT) for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, that teach healthy behaviours, symptom management, coping and communication skills. Finally, having a flu shot each year is another good idea because diabetes can make the immune system more vulnerable to severe cases of the flu. For more information about the free services offered by the FHT visit mmfht.ca or call the Drayton (519-638-2110) or Clifford office (519-327-4777) to book an appointment.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN FORD SR. who passed away 5 years ago; April 25, 1935-November 18, 2006. Our lives go on without you, but nothing is the same. Every day we think of you and often speak you name. You were someone we could talk to that no one can replace. You were some one we could laugh with and brought smiles to our faces. You were someone we could count on, when we needed a helping hand. You were someone we thought of even more when your life came to an end. So quickly our world was shattered, wondering why you couldn’t stay. Our hearts were forever broken the day you went away. Special thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same. You will never be forgotten. We love you, The Ford Family.
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Hundreds attend annual Remembrance Day service in Drayton
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon attracts large, caring crowd by Sue Hogenkamp Drayton - The PMD Arena was awash with colour on Nov. 10 as approximately 130 ladies attended the 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. Most of the women sported pink, red or purple outfits in support of the cause. Luncheon founder and host Dale Franklin was “excited by how it has become a mixture of Drayton area and Palmerston ladies, as well as others.” In fact, Palmerston’s Shady Ladies joined forces with the Mapleton Mad Hatters to provide an especially colourful presence. Franklin was pleased to report about $3,000 was raised for the Listowel Breast Health
Centre, and the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, with more expected following a raffle on Dec. 16. Tickets for the raffle are available for purchase at Blooming Dales in Drayton. First Prize is a child’s quilt handcrafted by the “Sew Whats”. Second prize is a home décor package, while third prize is a “Passionate about Pink” gift basket. The event featured many door prizes and the large number of table raffle items (all donated). Gifts were drawn for the many cancer survivors in attendance. An auction is held every year at the luncheon to provide the successful bidder with the one opportunity to select a new
species of day lily that they can then name after a loved one. The day lilies are bred by Betty Fretz. This year’s lily was purchased by the family and friends of cancer survivor Carolann Berwaldt. Following lunch, the ladies were treated to a heartfelt and inspiring speech by Henni Klaassen, a breast cancer survivor. Klaassen described her recent battle against the disease, and claimed that the journey produced “as many tears of joy as sorrow.” She was quick to advise that women should “never assume you are immune. Even though breast cancer is no longer the death sentence that it used to be, early diagnosis is key”. Klaassen also admitted
faster diagnostics are needed. After discovering an abnormality in one breast, she had to wait a month for an appointment before she knew what she was dealing with. Describing it as the worst month of her life, Klaassen became proactive by adopting a healthier diet and lifestyle. Chemo was started on the day before New Years, and soon, she was losing her hair. Although the treatments were never pleasant, Klaassen claimed that “knowing the course of action and trusting my medical team instantly helped me to feel better.” She became a “woman on a mission” and got busy. Since her hair was falling out, she got it cut short, got flu shots for her
Clockwise, from above: Gotta get a ticket - The raffles were a big hit at the 6th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon in Drayton on Nov. 10. All funds raised were donated to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and the Listowel Breast Health Centre. Pretty in Pink - Three-year-old Jocelyn Newton had the honour of being the youngest attendee at the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. Raising awareness - Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon founder Dale Franklin, right, poses with keynote speaker and cancer survivor Henni Klaassen. The luncheon serves as a fundraiser and includes raffles and the sale of Samaco artist Betty Singer’s ceramic figurines, many of which have the pink breast cancer ribbon incorporated in their design. Living proof - Cancer survivors proudly pose with Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon host Dale Franklin. The annual event provides not only funds for cancer charities, but hope that cancer can be beaten. Back row from left: Theresa Scholten, Glynis Belec, Franklin, Maxine Robertson and Diane Emmerson. Middle: Carolann Berwaldt, Dorothy Hesselink, Henni Klaassen and Ann Buehler. Front: Hilda Steenbergen, Alice VanGyssel, Dorothy Berry, Norma Goodwin, Fenna Plat and Ruth Wilson.
family so they wouldn’t infect her, practiced yoga, went to a naturopath, and was put on an anti-cancer diet. “When you are driving, if you look at the obstacles, you hit them.” Klaassen was determined that there would be no obstacles in her way – she was desperate to ensure her survival. Following her eight chemo treatments, Klaassen was scheduled for surgery to remove a breast. This was the toughest part of her journey, but her family helped her to realize that even though her body would change, she was still the same person. Radiation was the next step, and once completed, Klaassen hoped she had beaten
the disease. Unfortunately, she recently discovered that the chemo had not worked as well as hoped, since 9 of 19 lymph nodes are still affected. She is currently on medication to decrease the risk of a relapse. Klaassen admits that this discovery was very tough for her. “After all that effort, I’m still not finished,” she said. Yet she maintains her positivity. “When the going gets tough, keep your head down and breathe,” she told the crowd. Next year’s luncheon will be moved to the spring. The 7th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon is scheduled for April 19.