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Alma celebrates the season - LEFT: Children in superhero costumes were featured on the Buehler Automotive and Transmission float at the Alma Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 22. RIGHT: Isabel Walser and Zayne Morton joined the parade with their canine friend Duke on a lawn tractor trailer driven by Tessa Morton. Additional photo on page 4 . Photos by Phil Gravelle
Rural Wellington health team 2019: The Year in Review By Olivia Rumbell application submitted to province can better serve patients and improve health outcomes for the entire population,” the release states. It adds that health care in rural Wellington is unique compared to health care in urban centres, in that “our rural physicians provide care not only in their offices, but also in long-term care, an after-hours clinic, the emergency department and throughout our hospitals.” The release notes chal-
‘We’ve brought together 26 health and social services partners across rural Wellington...’ - Rural Wellington OHT steering commitee chair Dr. Sarah Gower
lenges in rural areas are different due to transportation barriers, isolation, unstable or unaffordable housing issues and food insecurity which, combined with the cost of some services and health care aids (e.g., medications) as well as a lack of high-speed internet for all residents increase the risk of
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poor health. “The Rural Wellington OHT partners are committed to working together to improve the health care system and health outcomes for residents and individuals who provide care in Rural Wellington,” the release states. The Rural Wellington Ontario Health Team Steering Committee Partners include: Canadian Mental Health Association WaterlooWellington, the County of Wellington, eHealth Centre of Excellence, Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services, Home and Community Care, Louise Marshall Hospital, Minto-Mapleton Family Health Organization, MintoMapleton Family Health Team, Mount Forest Family Health Organization, Mount Forest Family Health Team, Palmerston and District Hospital, patient advisors from each Family Health Team region, Upper Grand Family Health Organization, Upper Grand Family Health Team and VON Canada. To date, 24 Ontario Health Teams have been named across the province. In the coming weeks, the Ontario Ministry of Health will announce those who are accepted to move to full application and Rural Wellington hopes to be one moving to the next phase, the committee states.
MAPLETON/MINTO The Community News would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2020 as we take a look back on an eventful 2019. The following is just a small sample of the news that made headlines in Mapleton Township and the Town of Minto during the past 12 months. JANUARY During a Jan. 3 budget meeting Mapleton council discussed placing the minimum 2019 tax rate increase at zero per cent and the tax levy increase at 7.8%. Such an increase would mark the first time in the last four years Mapleton will not have a double-digit levy increase, according to councillor Michael Martin. Adjusting the levy increase to 7.8% from the 3.75% originally proposed by finance director John Morrison, means raising an additional $298,000 in taxes. Council agreed that money should be used to increase reserve funds if the draft budget is approved. Mapleton councillors were unanimous in their decision to prohibit retail cannabis stores in the municipality. Residents filled the council chamber to capacity on Jan. 8 to witness a vote on whether to allow cannabis stores in the township. Some in the audience applauded when council voted to prohibit pot stores in Mapleton Township. Minto council passed a resolution to allow the
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MOUNT FOREST - Rural Wellington health care partners have officially applied to the Ministry of Health to become an Ontario Health Team (OHT). Ontario Health Teams are groups of health care providers and organizations that are clinically and fiscally accountable for delivering a full and coordinated continuum of care to a defined geographic population. “Over the last six months we’ve brought together 26 health and social service partners across rural Wellington to put together an application to become an OHT,” said Dr. Sarah Gower, chair of the Rural Wellington Ontario Health Team steering committee. A Dec. 17 press release from the committee states the formation of an OHT means residents and those accessing care in Centre Wellington, Minto, Mapleton or Wellington North, over time, will see improved access to services and smoother transitions between service providers, which will improve care and health outcomes. “The Rural Wellington OHT will work to improve the way our residents navigate through our health care system, will bring electronic access for those who wish to have services available electronically, and explore what the rural-specific needs are for our patients and providers, and how we
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” - Oprah Winfrey
retail sale of cannabis in the municipality. The decision came in a 4-3 recorded vote at the Jan. 22 council meeting. Mayor George Bridge, deputy mayor Dave Turton and councillors Ron Elliott and Geoff Gunson voted in favour of allowing cannabis sales, while Jean Anderson, Judy Dirksen and Mark MacKenzie were opposed. FEBRUARY The Town of Minto was the recipient of a 2018 Award of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) at an awards ceremony at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. Minto placed first in the Collaboration and Partnership Awards category, for Local Collaboration and Partnership under 50,000 population. The town was selected for the summer of 2018’s Cool Cones Crawl public art project, which celebrated a reunion of former Canada Packers employees and the history of York Ice Cream production in Harriston. Sanguen Health Centre, which provides Hepatitis C testing, treatment, support, outreach and education in Guelph-Wellington and Waterloo Region, planned to bring a mobile service to Minto and Erin. A delegation from the organization, led by program director Colin McVicker, explained plans for the service to Minto council at the Feb. 7 meeting. The van offers a wide range of services, often over a cup of hot chocolate, including:
- food, clothing and hygiene products; - testing for Hepatitis A, B and C, HIV and syphilis; - vein and wound care; - referrals, supportive counselling, case management; - harm reduction supplies and returns; - sexual health support and education; - flu shots and vaccines; and - overdose prevention and naloxone. Hundreds of local residents enjoyed Family Day at an event held in memory of a devoted family man. In Palmerston on Feb. 18 Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) hosted Darren’s Day in partnership with the Minto Fire department, Palmerston Marlins Softball Club, Palmerston Lions Club, Town of Minto and Wellington County OPP. The event was held in honour of Darren More, who was killed in a motor vehicle collision while on his way to work in July of 2018. The driver of the stolen truck that hit More was drug-impaired. A devoted family man, More was also active in his community and was a supporter of minor sports. MARCH The Mixed Bunch from Palmerston took on the Outcasts from Mildmay during a Saturday morning game in Harriston at the annual Palmerston Junior Broomball Tournament. The co-ed tournament provided SEE 2019 » 3
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Christmas Cabaret - The cast of Drayton Entertainment’s 2019 Christmas Cabaret fundraising concert at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge gathered on stage on Dec. 18. The event raised over $10,000 for the Actors’ Fund of Canada. The show featured performances from artists currently on stage in Drayton Entertainment’s fall productions of ELF: The Musical, Sleeping Beauty: The Panto, and Good Ol’ Country Gospel, as well as artists who had appeared in other productions throughout the season. Submitted photo
Drayton downs Floradale 7-4 DRAYTON 7 FLORADALE 4 Drayton built up a healthy 4-1 lead after the first period of play. Each team added a pair of goals in the second, and one in the third. Rob DeWeerd led Drayton with one goal and three assists. Colton Hoekstra scored two and assisted on one. Eric Decker had one goal and an assist. The other Drayton goals were scored by Cam Mohle, Jessie Hoekstra, and Dave Mulder. Brandon Rumph and Aaron Keunan had single assists. Floradale scoring was spread out, coming from the sticks of Tim Martin, Andrew Martin, Nick Martin, and Conner Bauman, with assists by Ryan Martin and Greg Martin.
COMMUNITY 5 LISTOWEL 4 Listowel sprang scored an early goal with a rising wrist shot by Shayne Martin, assisted by Travis Kuepfer. Josh Shantz added a pair of goals for Listowel in the second, but Community scored three to tie the game. Brady Lane, Tony Martin and Jeff Horst scored the Community goals, assisted by Kevin Gingrich on all three. Martin and Horst each recorded an assist as well as scoring. Listowel took the lead early in the third with a shot by Phil Shantz, assisted by Josh Shantz and Ray Jantzi. Kevin Gingrich came back with a pair of goals to snatch the game away and give Community the victory.
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BETHEL 6 MISSIONARY 5 Bethel built up a 3-1 lead after the first period. Garrett Martin opened the game with a goal. Laverne Metzger added one on a breakaway, and Matt Martin buried a rebound, assists by Matt Martin and Metzger. Matt Burnett scored the Missionary goal on a tip-in, assisted by Devin McGuire and Pat Landman. Kyle Martin added an unassisted goal for Bethel in the second. Missionary responded with a power play goal scored by Landman, assisted by McGuire and Dylan Bults. A busy third decided the game. Bethel started the period with two more goals to take a 6-2 lead. Kyle Martin scores both goals to complete his hat trick, assisted on both by Matt Horst. Nathan Holland also drew an assist.. Missionary responded with three goals to come within one before running out of time. Landman and Burnett added their second goals of the night and Tyson Robous scored the other. Assists went to Reid Shantz, Dylan Bults and Devine McGuire. Submitted by Willard Metzger
Horticulture directors - District 7 director Kathy Bouma installed the board members at the Clifford and District Horticultural Society Christmas party and awards evening on Nov. 26 at the Clifford Community Hall. From left: front, Glen Small, Bouma and president Vic Palmer; back, Ethel Weber, Karen Dowler, Elaine Young, Helen Braun-Kreller, Christine Herman, Elisabeth Kuersten and Isabel Senek. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead
Horticulture award presented By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - Members and guests of the Clifford and District Horticultural Society entered the hall to hear Christmas carols being played on the keyboard by Sharon Prieb on Nov. 26 at the community hall in Clifford. President Vic Palmer welcomed everyone to the Christmas dinner and introduced District 7 director Kathy Bouma. A moment of silence was held for Barbara Harris, Marion Wylie and Elsie members as Grummett remembered them and their many contributions to the society. A pot luck dinner was shared and Palmer thanked the hosts for the evening Isabel Senek, Elaine Young, and Freeman Blanche Christine Herman. Senek announced Ethel Weber was the recipient of the Edna Litt Memorial Award. Elaine Binkley and Larry Litt presented the award given to the member with the most points earned in the
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Wellington Cattlemen’s Annual General Meeting at Alma Bible Church. Trade Show & Social: 5pm, Dinner: 5:45pm (must pre-register by Jan 3). Trade Show Reps, WCCA 2018 Ron Wooddisse, Memorial Award Guest Speakers. Come when you can, leave when you must.
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Minto 81's present Giggles Comedy Club featuring Canada's Top Comedians as seen at Club 54, Just for Laughs & Yuk Yuk's. Palmerston Auditorium, Doors open: 7pm, show: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20 are available from players and executive members.
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Award - Elaine Binkley, left, and Larry Litt, right, presented Ethel Weber with the Edna Litt Memorial Award at the Clifford and District Horticultural Society Christmas Party and Awards evening recently at the Clifford Community Hall. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead spring and summer flower shows. District 7 Director Kathy Bouma installed the board members: president Vic Palmer, secretary Bonnie treasurer Whitehead, Karen Dowler, and directors Elisabeth Kuersten, Helen Braun-Kreller, Audrey Garrett, Christine Herman, Isabel Senek, Ethel Weber,
Jean Yenssen, Elaine Young, and Glen Small, the newest member of the board. Palmer noted there are a number of volunteer opportunities within the society and a number of information sessions planned. On Jan 28, 2020 at the community hall Jim Graham will share lessons he learned in the garden.
Local hospitals receive funds for infrastructure renewal projects PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local MPP Randy Pettapiece, says provincial funding of $2,586,809 for hospitals across this riding will facilitate needed upgrades and improvements. “These investments will help ensure that patients in Perth-Wellington can receive the care they need in a safe and comfortable setting,” said Pettapiece. “This funding will help ensure that hospitals across the riding are able to make the needed upgrades and improvements, so patients and families have access to reliable, quality care they expect and deserve.” Nor th Wellington Health Care Corporation, which operates hospitals in Palmerston and Mount Forest, will receive $351,838 from the local allocation. Hospitals in Stratford, Listowel and St. Marys will also receive a portion of the $2.6 million announced on Dec. 18. “These investments will help ensure that patients ... across Ontario can receive the care they need in a safe and comfortable setting,” said Health Minister Christine Elliott. “Seemingly
small things like well-functioning roofs, windows or heating and air conditioning systems, fire alarms and backup generators can make the world of difference to a patient’s experience.” The province is spending $175 million this year through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) for repairs and upgrades to 131 hospitals. The government continues to work toward bringing Ontario’s world class health care system into the 21st century. “Our government has a plan to build a connected and sustainable public health care system centred around the needs of patients, including investing $27 billion over 10 years in hospital infrastructure projects,” said Pettapiece. In addition to the $175 million this year, Ontario is allocating $7.2 million to address ongoing urgent and emergent infrastructure renewal needs for community health care providers, states a press release from Pettapiece’s office. The 2020 HIRF funding is up from the 2019 allocation of $2.3 million for PerthWellington hospitals.
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JANUARY - The Optimist Club of Moorefield celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner at the Maryborough Community Centre on Jan. 12. Members of the club’s executive with guest speaker and master of ceremonies Mike Farwell of 570 News radio. From left: vice president Mark Grasman, lieutenant governor/treasurer Dan McIntyre, president Jeremy Culling, Farwell and director Tim Bates. Community News file photos
MARCH - The Drayton and District Skating Club’s Night At The Museum carnival showcased local figure skater talent from beginner to senior skaters during two performances on March 2 at the PMD arena. From left: Dajung Yoon, 16, Sarah McIntyre, 18 and Sierra Martin, 17, skate a senior set together.
MAY - The 19th Annual Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation Gala was held May 25 at the Palmerston and District Community Centre Complex. The theme for this year’s gala, a sold out event once again, was Moonlight over Monte Carlo, complete with palm trees, gambling, upscale lounge areas, vintage photographs and classic cars. From left: Dianne and Dave Arjune, along with Elizabeth Smigh, try their hand at blackjack.
JULY - Students from the Owl’s Nest Early Development Centre helped design a banner for Minto’s Pride in the Park picnic and carried it in a march through Lions Heritage Park in Palmerston on July 13. Organizers estimate about 200 people attended the inaugural event.
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new players from Atom to Juvenile ages an opportunity to try out the sport. The tournament ran March 8 to 11, with games played in both Palmerston and Harriston. The list of area municipal employees making over $100,000 grew to 71, a 20 per cent increase from two years ago. On March 27, the province released its annual “Sunshine List” of public sector employees with a salary of at least $100,000. The list, which has been released every year since 1996, included provincial and municipal governments, crown agencies and corporations, Ontario Power Generation and publicly-funded organizations. The annual Drayton Farm Show was the biggest fundraiser for the local Kinsmen Club. A portion of the $5 admission fee to the event, held on March 27 and 28 at the PMD arena, was donated to cystic fibrosis research.“Then all of the proceeds from the door, half of that goes directly to cystic fibrosis, along with another portion of the entire project,” said 2019 farm show chairman Chad MacKay. Cystic fibrosis is a cause supported by Kinsmen Clubs across Canada. APRIL On April 4 over 1,300 Upper Grand District School Board students from 57 elementary schools competed at the regional Skills Canada competition at the University
of Guelph. Students from Centre Peel Public School in Mapleton participated in the green energy challenge, creating a wind-powered car. Other challenges at the competition included Lego robotics, Lego mechanics, character animation, TV/ video production, health and safety, design and build, construction, and robotics. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson and firefighter Earl Campbell received recognition for 35 years of service on April 23. PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece presented certificates to Richardson and Campbell on behalf of the province; Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson presented them with awards on behalf of the township. The northern Wellington alliance of Minto, Wellington North and Mapleton announced the third annual Northern Wellington Youth Connections for April 30. The event was initiated to help bridge the gap between youth and community stakeholders, such as local employers, organizations and services. It focuses on providing youth with the opportunities to discover first-hand local career options available within northern Wellington County by meeting with business owners and other employment professionals in the area. MAY Wellington County’s Green Legacy Program and Trees For Mapleton hosted
the annual township tree pick-up day on May 4 at the Mapleton public works garage. The trees were available at no cost to residents, however the township accepted donations to the local food bank. Residents could order trees in advance from a list of types available, or choose from surplus trees on a first come, first served basis on the day of the event. RBC officials delivered a big cheque to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation on May 7. The bank donated $10,000 for nursing education. Foundation development officer Dale Franklin said the funds supported a series of nursing skills training days for North Wellington Health Care staff. RBC has been donating $10,000 annually to the foundation for nursing training for the past 11 years. Mapleton council approved a donation of $17,000 to the Drayton Rotary Club to be used for the completion of an accessible washroom in ABC Park. Through the municipality’s 50/50 funding program the township agreed to donate $5,000 for the construction of the washroom. On May 14 council approved donating a further $12,000 to provide hook ups for sewer and hydro. The additional $12,000 was drawn from the township’s capital reserves. JUNE Helen Moffat received the Mapleton’s Senior of the Year award in recognition
of years of volunteer work, dedication to local causes and preservation of local history. A resident of Mapleton for over 49 years, Moffat has been a 4-H Homemaking Club leader for 21 years, a member of the Wellington County Plowmen’s Association for over 20 years, president of the Alma Women’s Institute, and treasurer of both the Mapleton Historical Society (since 2006) and the Peel History Committee, as well as a regular volunteer at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Merriment was the order of the day on June 8 as the village of Clifford celebrated on the anniversary of the downtown revitalization project of 2018. The Town of Minto and the Clifford Downtown Revitalization Committee hosted the event with sponsorship from the Clifford and District Horticultural Society, the Clifford Rotary Club, Triton Engineering, Moorefield Excavating, and support from a bevy of volunteers. The winner of Minto’s 2019 Pitch It! 2.0 Business Plan Competition was The Old Post and Escape the Old Post. The business, which is owned by Michael and Sue Hendrick of Harriston, was announced as the winner at the June 18 Minto council meeting. The entry consisted of expansion plans to create and operate a second escape room in the basement of the Old Post, as well as the construction and operation of a unique meeting room named
The Post Script. JULY Pursuing a 100-acre extension of the urban boundary of Palmerston was among the recommendations agreed to by Minto council from a growth report presented on July 2. CAO Chris Harrow told council the province’s 2019 growth plan update indicates an expectation Minto will grow by 3,745 people by 2041. That translates into 1,330 new homes. Mapleton council authorized township staff to enter into an agreement with a co-mingled investment initiative, ONE Investment Program (OIP), on July 9. The Town of Minto’s first Pride in the Park picnic drew a crowd to Lions Heritage Park in Palmerston on July 13. The event featured a barbecue, games, face painting and a march through the
park, culminating in the unfurling of a pride flag from the landmark pedestrian railway bridge. AUGUST Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) officially opened the RFP process for up to $12.1 million worth of broadband infrastructure in Wellington County. The provincial government announced in May it would provide $12.1 million for Wellington projects as part of an overall contribution of $63 million to SWIFT, a project initiated by the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) to bring broadband to under-serviced areas. The establishment of 40 new youth-run businesses in the region was celebrated with a barbecue at Rotary Park in Clifford on Aug. 14. SEE 2019 » 4
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Proceeds from the 2019 Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament, including Jeff’s parents Doug and Sharon Davie (second row, fourth and fifth from left) presented donations to numerous area groups at the Dec. 17 Minto council meeting. The tournament is held annually in August at ball diamonds in Minto in memory of Jeff Davie, who passed away in 2008 from a brain tumour. About $220,000 has been raised since the event began, including $20,000 from this year’s tournament. Groups receiving funds from the 2019 event include: Beaver/Cubs/Scouts, Minto YFC, Clifford Skating Club, Norwell Cobras, Harriston Skating Club, Palmerston Marlins, Minto Minor Ball, Palmerston Junior Broomball, Minto Dance Academy, Grassroots Soccer, Minto Hometown Ball, Minto Minnows Swim Team, Ontario Miss/Midwest Pageant (donated to the local food bank) and Minto Fire Department. Earlier donations were made to Minto Minor Hockey (to assist with purchase of bumper boards) and Minto Soccer. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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Unresolved Regular readers of this column (a group rumored to rival in size and influence the Ontario Liberal parliamentary caucus) may by now be familiar with my annual New Year’s epistle – in which I eschew personal resolutions for the coming annum in favor of suggesting them on behalf of others. It’s not that I haven’t cause to resolve. It’s just that after years of futile pledges to shed everything from excess pounds to vile habits, I have pretty much given up making New Year’s resolutions. Why set yourself up for disappointment? However, that doesn’t mean I can’t utilize my keen eye for a shortcoming in the service of others. So, once again, in the spirit of the season, I offer the following list of resolutions I would like to see someone else keep in 2020. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resolve to shrink his head a few sizes and govern as he once promised to, and many believe he still can. After a humbling near-loss on the campaign trail, one hopes Trudeau has learned transparency is the best way to deal with transgressions and will find a way to accomplish through the cooperation required in a minority parliament, some of what he failed to with the freedom of a majority. He also might want to avoid wandering too close to the Attorney General’s office for the duration of this mandate, just for appearance’s sake. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, on the other hand, could benefit from having, in true Grinch-like fashion, his heart grow three sizes. Now that the Christmas season is over, perhaps he could try dropping his usual Scrooge routine. If the spectre of reaction to his government’s abject failure on the autism file and the ham-handed landing of the Hamilton LRT abandonment doesn’t make him rethink his crash and burn approach to governing, perhaps voters will send him an even stronger message than they sent Trudeau when next the opportunity arises. U.S. Republicans should resolve to give their collective heads a shake. Anyone still supporting President Donald Trump at this point in history is either denying reality or unable to recognize it. Residents of the United Kingdom should resolve to cast their last three prime ministers adrift on a raft in the English Channel so they have some idea how everyone in their country will feel once Brexit – deal or no deal – finally becomes a reality at the end of this month. Each of them played a role in either starting, or failing to stop their nation’s slide into what most predict will be a disastrous period of isolation and lost opportunity. World leaders, and the electorate in general, should resolve to use the Brexit vote and Trump’s unlikely ascension as reminder never to take a ballot result for granted. Get out and vote. If nothing else, it preserves your right to complain. Have a happy and prosperous 2020, but if you must make resolutions, keep them flexible and don’t keep a record.
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Alma community provides Journey to Bethlehem Journey to Bethlehem - The Alma community hosted Journey to Bethlehem, an interactive walking tour, on Dec. 20 and 21. Over 70 volunteers from Alma and area joined together for the event. Admission was free, however donations were accepted to help cover expenses with any additional funds donated to the Centre Wellington Pregnancy Centre. Participants had an audience with King Herod, above, and also had a chance to see the newborn baby Jesus, right. Photos by Glenn George
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New Year’s resolutions?” The delightful childlikecarefree days of Christmas have passed and we have entered the somewhat less carefree season of New Year’s. Why less carefree? Because it is the custom in our culture to make New Year’s resolutions. It’s like we feel obligated to flip the “off ” switch on our temporary reprieve from reality in the delights and celebrations of the Christmas season and get back to being dour, responsible grown-ups. Is there anyone who won’t ask or be asked about New Year’s resolutions being declared this year? And we are bombarded in the media with ads, especially for exercise equipment, gym memberships, diets and plastic surgeries, because so many
of us feel inclined to try to make changes to things we don’t like about ourselves, especially how we look. Smart retailers have learned that in this season of serious circumspection and self-criticism many of us are inclined to spend significant coin in the hope that we will become more like the ideal self we have in our mind’s eye. Having lived through more than 60 New Year’s seasons and having broken my share of sincerely made resolutions, may I offer some old-codger reflections and suggestions. First, introspection at this time of year is good, but not if you are going to begin with and dwell on what you are dissatisfied with about yourself and your life, literally what you feel “crappy” about. Negativity is most often de-energizing and lacks staying power when the go-
ing gets tough. Focus instead on the things in life that you think and feel good about. Resolve to devote more of your energies to such good things. For example, instead of buying an exercise machine so that you can force yourself to work out regularly because you think you are overweight, ponder what physical activities are enjoyable for you and find ways to do more of them because they bring you joy and make you feel good physically and emotionally. Secondly, resolutions are often about “ME” - I will diet or work out or quit procrastinating. Often resolutions that are made so individualistically don’t last long. Indeed I would suggest that many of the things we feel “crappy” about ourselves are connected to feelings of loneliness and personal insecurities. When feeling lonely/inse-
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cure we often choose behaviours that are less than helpful - eg. comfort food (eating ice cream right out of the carton) or drinking too much. We see it in our dogs - they are social animals who need relationships with others, either canine or human. We are likewise - without family, friendship, work or community relationships it is impossible for us to be our best physically, emotionally and psychologically. So be encouraged to, rather than changing your eating diet, work on your people diet. Recognize and recommit to the healthy relationships in your life, and strive to find healing and reconciliation in family and friendship relationships that have been hurting. Find ways to share life more richly and deeply with people you love and are loved by. Thirdly, resolutions are often not about things that are terribly profound. In this season of introspection, ponder the profound. Who am I and what is my purpose and calling in life? What are the truths I believe in? What are the values that I most want to live by? What are my deepest
hopes? Who are the people I don’t ever want to live without and who will be with me till death us do part? What are the most important ways I want to spend my life’s remaining time and energies? And yes, ponder your mortality: when I reach my last day of life what are the things in my life that I will be most appreciative of and thankful for? If you ponder thus year after year you will observe yourself “growing up,” maturing, such that the shallow friendships and frivolous entertainments, possessions and “good times” of life will become less and less important, replaced by meaning, purpose, deep relationships, values, and the desire to live as a generous and good person. Finally, I don’t think I have ever heard anyone declaring their New Year’s resolution to be “to know and love God more deeply and faithfully.” I admit I am a little bit biased, being a pastor and all, but I firmly believe that there is nothing you can do that will bring greater improvement, happiness and joy to your life than learning to know and love God more deeply and
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ten area hospitals, including Palmerston and District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest, on Oct. 19. The radiothon event generated fundraising dollars in support of medical equipment purchases for the participating hospitals in mid-western Ontario. The Clifford Lions Club held its annual pumpkin carving contest on Oct. 26 at the Clifford fire hall. Seven children under the age of 12 took part in the contest. Prize winners were: first, Allanna Douglas; second, Vada MacDonald; third, Ryper MacDonald. Other children who took part each received a toonie. NOVEMBER Fire chiefs Rick Richardson and Chris Harrow, of Mapleton and Minto respectively, presented Mapleton council with a joint fire plan established by the two departments. The inhouse fire master plan, a first for the Mapleton department, includes updates - most to
take place within the next five years - in the following areas: administration and communication, public education, fire prevention, apparatus and equipment, training, fire suppression, health and wellness, shared services and IT and infrastructure. Beautiful weather and a large slate of floats brought a large crowd out for Minto’s first Santa Claus parade of the season on Nov. 23 in Harriston. Mapleton council has received a rezoning application for a proposed commercial kennel that, according to chief building officer Patty Wright, if approved, would bring the township kennel count to 14. Maryborough residents Darren and Stephanie Huber came to Mapleton council on Nov. 12 to ask that their one-acre property, currently zoned for agricultural use, be rezoned to permit a dog kennel. The proposed kennel would be housed on the ground floor of an existing accessory structure measuring 188.6 square
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metres. DECEMBER Santa and his elves were at the Drayton fire hall after the Dec. 6 Drayton Santa Claus Parade. “Junior firefighters” Sawyer, Felicity, Deacon and Celeste Signer, and Rosa Vandenberg won a colouring contest and the chance to ride in the fire trucks during the parade and be first in line to see Santa. Minto council agreed to put Beehive Park up for sale. The park, located on Wellington Road 109 between Harriston and Teviotdale, was the site of a one-room schoolhouse until the mid1960s. It was operated as a roadside rest stop by the provincial Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for many years after the school closed. In 2000, after the local portion of Highway 9 was downloaded from the province to the county, the newlyamalgamated Town of Minto purchased the property for $1 and continued to operate it as a roadside rest stop and picnic area. Council declared the land surplus and directed staff to provide public notices of the proposed sale. Clifford Firefighter Association president Tyler Andrews and his son Sawyer presented a $500 cheque to the Clifford Food Bank committee on Dec. 2. They also brought boxes of food collected along the Santa Claus parade route.
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faithfully. I know that some of us say we don’t believe God exists and feel no need for Him/Her, and some of us are agnostics who allow for God’s existence but believe it is not possible to know what He/She is like. However, given the incredibly beautiful and intricately magnificent universe we are able to comprehend with our senses, doesn’t it actually make sense that there is some kind of equally incredible and magnificent creative mind that created it, and don’t we actually wish there is? And doesn’t our wonder at this universe we are part of make us wish to know more about its creative author? What’s stopping us? Let us follow our curiosity and wonder. And for those of us who believe in God, there is no end to the wonder and joy of growing more deeply in understanding of and relationship with Him, and learning to appreciate the promise of spending eternity in the presence of inestimable Light and Love. So when someone asks - “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” - surprise them.
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Victim Services representatives explain Project Lifesaver to UCW CLIFFORD - Knox United Church Women (UCW) president Heather Giles welcomed Heather-Jane Maurice and Pat Murray of Victim Services Wellington to the group’s meeting on Nov. 28 at Knox United Church. Maurice shared statistics and true stories that led to the development of Project Lifesaver detection program for missing persons who have a tendency to wander away from the safety of their home. Tragedies are avoided when clients are found unharmed within minutes, and not days. Subscribers wear a wrist monitor that signals their position. The system requires someone test the monitor each day. When the alert is sounded that someone is missing, specially-trained police officers respond and track them. The one-ounce wrist-
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Project Lifesaver - President Heather Giles, left, and Leigh McIntosh, right, thanked Heather-Jane Maurice, second from left, and Pat Murray for their presentation on Project Lifesaver at the UCW meeting on Nov. 28 at Knox United Church in Clifford. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead transmitter can be tracked up to a two-kilometre radius. The unit is leased for a onetime program activation fee and the batteries need to be changed at a cost of $10 every
two months. The program is available locally. Contact 519-824-1212 ext. 7205 or victim@vswguelph.on.ca for further information.
play what they have learned. “Support art and youth by attending the opening reception at the art gallery on Jan. 9 from 6 to 7pm and by visiting the gallery until the show closing on Jan. 30,” officials state.
The gallery is located on the top floor of the Harriston Public Library at 88 Mill St. in Harriston. For more information email info@mintoartscouncil.ca or visit www.mintoartscouncil.ca.
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