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SERVING THE MAPLETON COMMUNITY

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Kinette toy drive - Members of the Drayton Kinette Club gathered at the Kinroom on Dec. 19 to sort and pack the proceeds of the club’s Christmas toy drive. From left: Laura Nancekivell, Gina Dobben, Sara Dineen, Wanda Dobben, Sherry Ann VanAnkum, Crystal Huberts and Daniela Barmet.

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New Kinette club’s toy drive a success by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - There’s a new service club in town and they’re already making the community a better place. “We are just wrapping up our first service project, a Christmas Toy Drive which has been a great success,” said Wanda Dobben, a founding member of the recently reformed Drayton Kinette Club. “The support for this project has been outstanding. The generosity of this community has enabled us to brighten Christmas for those in need of some assistance.” The club issued a “special thank you” to Dobben’s Hardware, Mar-Span Home Hardware and Fears Bibs and Cribs for allowing them to place donation boxes at their businesses. The Kinettes also thanked the Kinsmen Club of Drayton for ongoing support, and community members for their generosity. “No project or service club succeeds without the support of the community,” club officials note in a press release.

It’s been several years since there has been a Kinette Club in Drayton. However the club has a long history in the community and an earlier version celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1999. The current Drayton Kinette Club is a diverse group of community-minded women who meet on the first and third Thursday of each month and whose purpose is to “serve the community’s greatest needs while having fun.” “Our current membership includes everyone from singles to young mothers to grandmothers. We are farmers, factory workers and nurses. Our goal is to make our community a better place and to have fun while we’re doing it,” said Dobben. Kinette members describe their club as “motivated and goal oriented.” Future plans include the construction of a proposed splash pad in Drayton, as a joint project with the Drayton Kinsmen. “With the support of the community, we can make it

happen,” the club states. Club members feel the community will benefit greatly from such a large-scale project, proposed for the Kinsmen Park, and will be organizing fundraisers such as a mom-tomom sale, road tolls and other events to help them achieve their goals. The club currently has about a dozen members, just a few short of the 15 needed to become officially chartered. “We are always welcoming new members and ideas. If anyone would like to be a part of the fun and excitement, feel free to join us at one of our meetings. Everyone is welcome. Together we can make this community a better place,” club members state. For more information or to join the Drayton Kinettes contact any club member: Gina Dobben, Erica-Lynn Klaassen, Sara Dineen, Liz Kuper, Paula Holzamer, Wanda Dobben, Sasha Shannon, Sherry Ann VanAnkum, Nadia Hundley Sommerville, Crystal Huberts and Laura Nancekivell.

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Township staff have been directed to conduct a review of ice time rates at the local arena and bring a report back to council in January. Council gave the direction at the Dec. 10 meeting, after defeating a motion to support a Parks Recreation and Culture Committee (PRCC) recommendation to increase ice time rates by five per cent for the 2014-15 season. Rounded up, as the motion indicated, the rates would move up to $83 per hour for nonprime ice time, $109 per hour for prime time and $96 per hour for minor sports. Public works director Larry Lynch pointed out on Dec. 10 that Mapleton’s ice time rates are “significantly lower than anywhere else.” “We need to look at the bigger picture on rates before we look at rates for next year’s

hockey season,” he stated. While noting he understands why local sporting groups would like to know in advance what their rates will be for next season, in order to plan effectively, he suggested there should be more staff input into the rate setting process. “In my mind, staff should have an opportunity to make a recommendation on the rates,” said Lynch. He noted a number of people on the recreation committee are involved in groups which use the arena and “it’s somewhat self-serving. “We have to operate our facilities. That’s the reality. So we have to set our budget and set our rates based on that,” Lynch explained. Councillor Jim Curry agreed with the need for staff and council input on rates. “This is the business and recommendations need to come from management – we need to bring back numbers that re-

flect the business model,” said Curry. Lynch noted there are “massive differences” between Mapleton’s ice time rates and other area municipalities. “Its $168 an hour in Centre Wellington,” for prime ice time, he pointed out. Councillor Andy Knetsch, who sits on the PRCC, suggested there’s little point in having the committee continue to discuss rates and provide recommendations. “If it’s council and staff that are going to make the decision, then we as a committee are just spinning our wheels and wasting our time. Why should this committee be even spending its time and coming forward with recommendations?” asked Knetsch. “I don’t think they’re spinning their wheels. But as far as setting dollar values - that’s where it’s difficult,” said Mayor Bruce Whale.

Major ice storm - Downed tree limbs were a common sight around Drayton and throughout Mapleton Township after the second major ice storm of 2013 struck the area on Dec. 22. Many area residents were without power for much of the weekend and in some areas the outage continued into Monday. The PMD Community Centre and Moorefield fire hall were opened as warming centres. The storm also caused the cancellation of the Alma Santa Claus parade, which was scheduled for Dec. 22. photo by Patrick Raftis

Reflecting on an eventful, newsworthy 2013: The Year in Review by Sarah Grandy MAPLETON The Community News would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2014, as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2013. The following is just a small sample of the news that made headlines in Mapleton Township in the past 12 months. January Moorefield native Lydia Kalbfleisch of the Durham

College women’s fastball team was selected to represent Team Canada at the 19th annual Maccabi Games, which took place in Israel from July 17 to 31. Kalbfleisch, who played competitive ball locally in the Palmerston Marlins organization, joined Durham women’s fastball assistant coach Rosemary Theriault on Team Canada as Theriault was selected as a co-coach for the international event. Upper Grand District

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School Board trustees approved project descriptions for renovations and additions required to implement full-day kindergarten in 15 elementary schools, including Maryborough Public School in Moorefield, by 2014. Mapleton Council agreed to a cost-sharing arrangement for upgrades on Sideroad 12 as part of a draft site plan agreement with a local grain elevator operator. The Alma Optimist Club donated $5,000 toward the pur-

chase of a giraffe for the obstetrical unit at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. The equipment serves as an incubator, temperature-controlled bed, vital signs monitor and X-ray machine for infants. Alma Optimist officials presented hospital representatives with the donation at a club meeting on Jan. 15, following an update on plans for the new Groves hospital and fundraising efforts designed to make it happen.

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FROM PAGE ONE 60,000-square-foot, 500-seat Dunfield Theatre complex on Grand Avenue in Cambridge. Members of the Wellington County OPP participated in the first annual Kate McNally Memorial MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) hockey game on Jan. 25. The event took place at the Palmerston

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Student initiates fundraiser for victims of Typhoon Haiyan MOOREFIELD Maryborough Public School student Isabella Maher has chosen to make a difference for the people of the Philippines. The youth recently attended We Day in Waterloo, which is a full day youth event to support students in learning to make the world a better place. With her class studying about Typhoon Haiyan and Canada’s DART team and the country’s contributions to the world, Maher took it upon her-

self to create hair bands and decorations to sell at school. Funds raised went to the Red Cross to support victims of the typhoon. Maher made $90 with the support of all the students at Maryborough PS and her contribution will double thanks to the Canadian government’s matching donation. “She is an incredibly caring girl who knows that a small action can help a great quantity of people,” stated teacher Lori Albrecht.

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Mount Forest named as North Wellington Health Link hub by Kris Svela MOUNT FOREST – An area health team will now serve as the hub for coordinating community-wide health care services in Wellington North, Minto and Mapleton. Guelph MPP Liz Sandals announced, at a recent press conference at the Claire Stewart Medical Centre the province is extending its Health Link service. It is the second extended service under the jurisdiction of the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). The first one is in place in Guelph. Sandals said the program is aimed at patients with serious health problems and setting them up with services they need. “The five per cent of patients with the most complex needs use two-thirds of the (provincial) health care budget,� Sandals said. Sandals said patients with complex health needs often don’t have their own doctor and often go to hospital emergency rooms for care. The Health Link is expected to redirect those patients to services needed. “The new Health Link will make it easier for seniors and patients with complex condi-

MPP LIZ SANDALS tions to get the care they need,� she said. “The rural Wellington Health Link will ensure that health providers in rural Wellington are working together to improve patient outcomes for those who need care the most.� “My community partners and I are looking forward to providing excellent coordinated care in our communities through this initiative,� said Suzanne Trivers, executive director of the Mount Forest Family Health Team. “Ninety per cent of our geography in the Waterloo Wellington LHIN is rural,�

LHIN chairperson Joan Fisk said. “This new Health Link for rural Wellington will make a significant difference for local seniors and residents with complex health needs. They’ll benefit from one coordinated care plan that reflects their entire health situation, and that’s been developed by their team of doctors and health care professionals working as a team.â€? The LHIN has been in talks with the province in establishing the Health Link service. “It’s a different way of thinking about health care,â€? Fisk said at the press conference. “I’m impressed with the efforts of this community in getting this‌because it means we are moving ahead.â€? There are 37 Health Link areas established in Ontario to bring together health care providers in a given geographic area, including primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, home care, long-term care and community agencies. Coordinating health care services in rural areas is something residents Doris Aitken and Isabelle Primmer feel is needed. Primmer recalled the difficulties she and her son Bob faced when he suffered a debilitating stroke while living in

Alberta. Primmer spent two years caring for him before bringing him back to live with her in Mount Forest and found it difficult to get him a health card so he could receive care here. “We needed a doctor right away because we were dealing with a situation at home 24-7,� she said of the care needed when she brought her son home. Eventually, through different contacts Primmer and her son got the help needed. She said coordinating the services available would have helped her. Aitken agreed since she was first diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of this year. She said having chemotherapy available at Louise Marshall Hospital made getting treatment easier. “I was grateful for the help,� Aitken said. Her family has put together a recipe cookbook to sell to raise money for cancer therapy at the Mount Forest hospital. Sandals said the Health Link designation will not cost more. “The services are there,� she said after the press conference. “It’s helping people navigate the services.�

Fox sighting - This picture of a fox out for a stroll was captured on Conestoga Drive, in Drayton, around noon on Dec. 15 and submitted by John and Cobi Keunen. submitted photo

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Wellington County Museum and Archives. The project will allow access to local Wellington County history by keyword search of newspaper articles written by local authors including: - Stephen Thorning’s, Valuing Our History and Timelines; - Pat Mestern’s, Looking Back; and - Mapleton Musings by members of the Mapleton Historical Society. Mapleton council passed a 2013 budget requiring a total tax levy of just over $4 million at its regular meeting on April 9. The township revoked a building permit after the owners of a Moorefield-area prop-

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE March 16, completing a threegame sweep of Woodville in the series with a 3-1 victory on home ice. All three games in the series ended up 3-1 in Drayton’s favour. The Norwell District Secondary School girls curling team traveled to Ottawa for the OFSAA provincial championship from March 20 to 23. Representing Norwell, the CWOSSA champions were lead Sara Driedger, second Nicole Ross, third Jacinda Schieck and skip Paige Droog, accompanied by family members and coach Tyson Smith. The township hosted a budget open house for the public on April 2. The event was intended to provide local taxpayers with an opportunity to review the township’s proposed 2013 budget. April The Wellington Junior Farmers hosted their sixth annual spaghetti dinner on April 14. The event was a fundraiser for both the Palmerston and Drayton food banks. All financial proceeds and nonperishable food donations went directly to support these two organizations. The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wellington County Unit announced Mapleton as the site of the first spring Wellington Warrior Challenge. The event, a fundraiser for the cancer society, was held at Mapleton Organic, RR 3, Moorefield, on June 1. The 32nd annual Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show was a resounding success, organizers report. The two-day event, held April 3 and 4 at the PMD Community Centre drew 2,144 in paid attendance. Kinsmen show chair John Klassen said attendance was even higher when including the many children under 12 who attended the show for free. Longtime volunteer Alice Van Ankum was recognized with a Diamond Jubilee Medal for more than 35 years of service to the Canadian Diabetes Society (CDA). The Wellington County Local History Articles Digitization Project was launched on April 7 at the

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Reminder to be prepared The arrival of the second major ice storm of 2013 on Dec. 22 once again left area residents without electrical power for varying, but generally lengthy periods of time. Such events nearly always reveal some missing links in our chain of emergency preparedness. While the evaluation of the response of the various levels of government to this latest storm will unfold over the weeks to come, most individual residents and families have likely already discovered the gaps in their own emergency planning. Many, no doubt, did not get around to purchasing that generator they had planned on acquiring after the storm last spring, and there were no doubt countless homes where the supply of flashlight batteries, bottled water or other integral supplies was found wanting. The federal government recommends everyone should be prepared to take care of themselves and their family for a minimum of 72 hours. A well-thought-out emergency plan can help families deal with any emergency and may take as little as a few minutes to prepare. A helpful guide to creating a personalized emergency plan can be found on the Government of Canada website: www.getprepared.gc.ca. Patrick Raftis

Looking back at 2013: The Year in Review FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Mornington Communications Co-operative Ltd. announced plans to provide telecommunications services in Drayton. May Mapleton council announced support for a fiveyear extension of draft plan approval on the Drayton Heights subdivision, but urged the developer to do something about a “mountain of topsoil” in backyards of homes there. An Ontario Municipal Board appeal was filed on a decision by Mapleton’s Committee of Adjustment to allow a minor variance reducing the Minimum Distance Separation requirements between an existing barn and a planned new residence near Moorefield. It’s not every Grade 7 student who can say he’s met the premier of Ontario, but Jarrod Dobben is among that select group. Dobben, 13, returned

from a three-week experience at the Ontario Legislature through the Legislative Page Program. The opportunity to meet political celebrities like House Speaker Dave Levac and Premier Kathleen Wynne was a bonus, he said. Mapleton’s new director of finance, Yufang Du, was officially appointed at the May 14 council meeting to the position, which had been vacant since August 2012 when former finance director Mike Givens left to take a similar post with the Township of Wellington North. Less than a dozen citizens showed up for an update on local municipal matters at what was billed as a “town hall” meeting at the PMD Community Centre on May 23. Those in attendance heard from Mapleton council and staff on township operations, including 2013 capital projects, the Continued on next page

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2013-14 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 2010080 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, January 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as West Half of Lot 1, Concession 3, Geographic Township of Peel. It is also known as 6486 Wellington Road 11. The area of land subject to the amendment consists of approximately 4.35 ha (10.76 acres) and is occupied by a two storey residence, machine shed/barn and garden suite. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to renew a garden suite. The property is currently zoned Agricultural Exception (31.78), which permits a second farm dwelling for a temporary period, up to December 4, 2016. Consideration may also be given to permitting a second access off of Sailing Club Road. 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). Barb Schellenberger, Deputy Clerk

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Municipal elections When the townships of Maryborough and Peel were first settled they were, as now, within Wellington County, which was united with Waterloo and Grey Counties. In 1850 both Maryborough and Peel were represented by Cornelius O’Callaghan at county council. The first reeve of Maryborough was Hugh Hollingshead (1851) and O’Callaghan was the first reeve of Peel. (1850) Legislation passed in 1850 amended the General Municipal Act, changing the districts or counties, and set-

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE municipality’s five-year roads and bridges plan, parks and recreation master plan, water and wastewater issues and the new corporate strategic plan. June Sometime between May 25 and 31 the pitching machine and baseballs were removed from the batting cage at the Drayton ball diamond. No one was injured when a pontoon plane flipped over while landing on Conestogo Lake. Wellington County OPP reported officers responded to a report of a float plane that had flipped over on the lake while landing on June 3 at around 9:22am. Reapers of Hope, a volunteer organization which turns excess produce from Canadian fields into meals for those in need in Third World countries, opened a facility in Moorefield. A fun family evening of fastpitch softball was held at the Moorefield Ball Park on June 26. A world class game started at 8pm and featured an exhibition men’s game between the Hill United Chiefs and the South Perth All-Stars. Council remained reluctant to sign on to a plan to share a source water risk management official (RMO) with other Wellington municipalities, despite assurances the county will be funding the position on an ongoing basis. Victoria Rumph of Drayton

ting out the requirements for the governance of the counties, and the townships, cities, towns, village and police villages therein. Of particular interest, at least to me, were the provisions in the General Municipal Act for the election of the municipal councils. To be a candidate for township municipal council, one had to be male, 21 years of age, a British subject, and be possessed, for their own use, of a freehold dwelling house and lot of ground in the township. Those exempt from serving on municipal council were all persons over 60, members

of the Legislative Assembly, officers of the Crown, judges, coroners, gaolers, keepers of houses of correction, priests, clergymen, ministers of the gospel of any denomination, barristers, attorneys, solicitors, in practice, members of the medical profession, professors and teachers of universities, colleges and schools, all millers, and firemen belonging to any regular fire company. To be eligible to vote one had to be male, 21 years of age, a land owner (as described for a candidate) or a tenant, resident in the municipality for the previous 12 month period before the date of the writ

of summons for the election. Females were not allowed to vote, but could be property owners, in which case their husbands were entitled to vote. The Collector’s Roll was used as the voter’s list Elections were to be held on the first Monday of January in every year. The Returning Officers and his deputy or deputies were to hold a poll at a convenient place in the township. The poll was to “commence at 11 o’clock A.M., and held until 4 P.M., and may be adjourned until 10 o’clock A.M. next day, and continue till 4 in the afternoon of such

second day; unless the returning officers shall see that all the electors intending to vote have had a fair opportunity of being polled, and one full hour at one time shall have elapsed and no qualified elector shall during that time give or tender his vote, free access being allowed, in which case he may close the elections at 4 o’clock P.M. the first day, or at any time before that hour on the second day.” There were to be five councillors elected for the township. At the first meeting after the election the councillors were to elect, from amongst themselves, a reeve as Head of

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Playing for Canada - Drayton’s Victoria Rumph, left, played with Canada’s national women’s softball team in 2013, while Moorefield’s Lydia Kalbfleisch, was selected to play for Canada at the Maccabi Games in Israel. was named to Canada’s national women’s softball team by Softball Canada on June 21.

July Organizers of the Mapleton Rodeo said the inaugural event was a terrific start to what they hope will become an annual tradition in the township. An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 people took part in a variety of events from July 5 to 7 - a total that may have been even higher were it not for some wet weather on the last day. Local resident Tyler Robinson became a national champion. Robinson won the disabled division at the Canadian Arm Wrestling Championships in Timmins on June 29, placing first in both the left and right arm categories. The 2013 Terry Fox Run was scheduled for Sept. 15. Lead organizer Louise Ellis noted almost $25,000 was raised in 2012 for much-needed cancer research. Tenders for the 2013 program of sidewalk and curb

construction and repair were reviewed by Mapleton council at the July 9 meeting. A total of seven tenders were received with the low tender being submitted by GJR Construction Ltd. of Kitchener, at a bid price of $73,991 plus HST. The high bid was presented by Nes-Crete Canada, RR 5, Stratford, at a bid price of $114,247 plus HST. A re-discovered pioneer cemetery in Drayton was slated to be declared an official burial ground by the provincial agency in charge of funeral and burial services. The discovery occurred during excavation of a building lot in a Drayton subdivision on Dec. 17, 2012. Wellington OPP reported at the time that initially two pieces of wood were dug up which ap-

peared to be part of a coffin. Further investigation revealed the remains of a 1900s-era pioneer burial ground. August Council decided to go ahead with a switch to metered water use in Drayton and

Council and who would represent the township at county council. By the late 1800s the reeve was elected by the majority of votes of the electors. Elections continued to be held annually until the mid1900s, when the term for municipal council was changed to two years. Now council is elected for a four-year term. Both Maryborough and Peel history books list the members of municipal council from their incorporation until the year of publication, 1998. submitted by Jean Campbell

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By Pastor Mark McCready Alma Bible Church, Alma

Christmas - Peace I read the news. I am addicted to reading the news. The problem though is that most of the news is bad. I have read this week about suicide. I have read about soaring debt levels provincially as well as at the household level. I have found myself reading about the tensions in the Middle East, how to deal with Iran, the problems with North Korea, how should the nations respond to Russia’s latest aggression. It is hard in a world of unrest to live a life of peace. On a more personal level, peace is difficult when family relationships are tense, when people

are sick, when a loved one has died. Spiritually peace is next to impossible when you are living a life based on a set of rules and expectations. Peace in our time seems like something that just evades us, it is always one step beyond our grasp. But this doesn’t have to be the case. A few weeks ago, I came across the story behind the old Christmas carol I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. It was written by a guy named Henry Longfellow, who had experienced great tragedy in his life during the year 1863. The troubles began when his wife tragically died as a result of a fire. It wasn’t long after that when he got a letter from his son. While Longfellow had opposed his son joining the Union army in the Civil War,

he now received a letter indicating his son had been injured in the course of battle. One can only imagine his despair, his pain. For Longfellow it all happened at a time of year when we talk about peace, not just world peace, but physical and emotional peace. Christmas is supposed to be a time to rest, to celebrate, to be with family, to eat and drink and be merry. But as the story goes, in the midst of his own turmoil, as he faced the pain in his own life, on Christmas day in the year his son was injured he wrote this beautiful song I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. One of the verses is very clear, the author or narrator is clearing battling with despair: “And in despair I bowed my head; ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said;

For hate is strong, And mocks the song ‘Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!’” But the song, despite the despair still ends with this hopeful note: “Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, The Right prevail, With peace on earth, goodwill to men.” If Longfellow understood it or not, true peace is not something that we can experience in the absence of Jesus Christ. A prophet by the name of Isaiah spoke about Jesus hundreds of years before His birth. His prophecy is found in Isaiah 9:6. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government

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will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” If you read the entire chapter and give thought to the person of Jesus - the whole thing is really quite astonishing. But one detail that stands out - He will be the prince of peace. Quite a claim. Let’s think for a moment about the kind of peace that Jesus did bring. Each of us has messed up our lives some how. Each of us makes mistakes. Each of us sins. The problem with this sin is that it puts us at odds with God. Jesus, who came and lived a perfect life, offered his life as a sort of peace offering, a sacrifice that would take away the enmity that resulted from our sin between us and God. So, in being a follower of Jesus, you

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Looking back at 2013: The Year in Review Richardson indicated local firefighters responded to 27 calls for assistance during the months of May, June and July. MSW Canadian Plastics in Palmerston received $250,000 in provincial funding to assist in building four new stateof-the-art production lines to increase production and help the company pursue foreign markets. A quick glance at the participants in the Sept. 15 Terry Fox Run might make one think the event has gone to the dogs. In reality, a large number of families attended the event, and several included their canine companions. In total, 163 non-canine participants and a large number of volunteers combined forces to raise almost $21,000 for cancer

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE the backyards of several homes in a subdivision was headed for molehill status. Councillor Jim Curry suggested at the Aug. 27 Mapleton council meeting that a timeline be put on efforts to remove the soil, which had been piled up about 30 feet high in the backyards of several homes since 2007. Local arm wrestler Tyler Robinson took part in the World Arm Wrestling Championships held in Poland from Sept. 1 to 8. Competing in the Disabled Men over 90kg category, Robinson finished in second place with his left arm on Sept. 4 and fifth place with his right on Sept. 5. The latest quarterly report from Mapleton Fire Chief Rick

research. The township was in the market for a chief building official, following the resignation of CBO David Kopp. He resigned effective Aug. 31. However, Kopp agreed to remain in the role in a part-time, acting capacity until a new CBO is hired. Township council approved a contribution of $2,500 toward a planned celebration of Mapleton’s 15th anniversary on Canada Day 2014. October The Drayton Skatepark Committee presented a proposal for a $100,000 facility in the village and is recommending a Riverside Park location. Operators of the Conestogo Continued on next page

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Groves Hospital Foundation raising funds for digital mammography machine by Sarah Grandy CENTRE WELLINGTON - Groves Hospital Foundation launched a fundraising campaign in June of this year, with the goal of raising $625,000 by March 31, 2015, to purchase a new state-of-the-art digital mammography machine for the Diagnostic Imaging Department. Groves Hospital completed mammograms on approximately 2,700 patients last year, and has raised about $269,994 so far for the digital mammography machine. “Our current film machine was installed in 2001 and is out of date with the newest technology. Since it’s a known fact that early diagnosis is the key to survival, less aggressive treatment and ultimately cures, individuals that come to Groves Hospital deserve the latest technology for their mammograms,” a recent press release states. “Digital mammography is the standard of care in breast cancer detection.” The press release also states the new digital mammography machine offers patients the following advantages: - reduced waiting time before diagnosis; - exam time and radiation dose slightly reduced for patient; - may help avoid an invasive surgical procedure and unnecessary hospitalization; - reduces period of immobilization; - abilty to screen more women in less time, reducing wait lists; - images available within 10 seconds; - less radiation is used than with conventional mammography; - studies have shown increased detection of cancers in patients with dense breasts using digital mammography; and - fewer repeat exposures required.

Alma iced over - Downed tree limbs could be found around the village of Alma following a major ice storm which struck Mapleton, Wellington County and much of southern Ontario on Dec. 22. Many residents dealt with lengthy power outages during the freezing rain event, although power in most areas was restored by late in the evening on Dec. 22. The storm caused the cancellation of the annual Alma Santa Claus parade, which had been scheduled for Dec. 22. photo by Patrick Raftis

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Fundraiser - Groves Hospital Foundation launched a fundraising campaign in June of this year, with the goal of raising $625,000 by March 31, 2015, to purchase a new state-of-the-art digital mammography machine for the Diagnostic Imaging Department. Dr. Nicholas Plaskos, Radiologist, stands beside a current mammography machine, which uses film. photo by Sarah Grandy According to the Canadian Cancer Society, the most reliable method of finding breast cancer early is screening mammography. Screening for breast cancer is recommended for women between the ages of 50 and 69 years old, and should be done every two years. Women between the ages of 40 and 49 should discuss their risk of breast cancer with their doctor, as well as women 70 years of age or older, to discuss a screening program best-suit-

ed for them. “Don’t wait until it’s too late - start getting screening mammograms today. The best way to treat breast cancer is to detect it early,” said Dr. Nicholas Plaskos, Radiologist. Groves hospital wants their patients to feel confident and have peace of mind that the best mammography equipment is available here, and not have to leave home for testing. Anyone interested in making a donation is invited to visit Canadahelps.org.

MOUNT FOREST Quality improvement planning, the patient care concern process and hospital foundation activities were discussed at the Dec. 19 meeting of the North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) board of directors. Gianni Accettola, NWHC’s interim patient care manager, presented on inpatient care activity at each of the hospital sites in Mount Forest and Palmerston. It was noted that a number of new initiatives are underway including the installation of a new nurse call system. The new system enables caregivers to communicate with patients faster, reduce steps in their routine and perform a greater number of patient care activities at the bedside. Accettola acknowledged the community and foundation for supporting the new call system. Accettola’s report highlighted the introduction of a new electronic nursing reference tool called Mosby’s Skills. The new tool offers staff online access to evidencebased skills and procedures. Content has been adapted from authoritative resources with insight from leading nursing societies, and is continuously updated to reflect the latest in evidence-based practice. The

new reference tool allows our staff to “consistently provide optimal patient care,” states a press release from the hospital board. Accettola presented on the successful introduction to the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). HELP, introduced to NWHC in October 2013, provides improved hospital care for older patients. HELP aims to keep the mind and body as active as possible in spite of illness, benefiting the patient and promoting recovery. Community members can volunteer to assist with HELP by contacting Kourtney Richardson at krichardson@ nwhealthcare.ca. Education session Diane Wilkinson, NWHC vice-president patient services and chief nursing executive, provided an education session to the board on addressing identified patient care concerns. Patient care concerns are typically documented as they is received by hospital staff, and directed to the Quality and Risk Management office for investigation and follow up. NWHC’s philosophy, as it relates to care concerns, is: - every complaint is taken seriously; - patient confidentiality is the most important consider-

ation when managing a complaint; - all complaints are followed up and investigated to extent that confidentiality allows; - the complainant is asked what would resolve the complaint for them; and - complaints provide insight into opportunities for improvement. Patient care compliments are shared with the board. Compliments also provide helpful feedback as to the quality of service NWHC is providing. The Palmerston District Hospital Foundation and Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation of Mount Forest were congratulated on the success with the recent radiothon. The capital fundraising campaign for Mount Forest Foundation is also well underway, and a video supporting the campaign was shared with the board. “It is great to see the community support in helping us bring the improvements to patient care into reality” stated Tom Sullivan NWHC, board chair. The next NWHC board meeting is set for 7pm on Feb. 13 at the Palmerston and District Hospital boardroom.

Recalling an eventful, newsworthy 2013: The Year in Review FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Wind Energy Centre in Mapleton formalized an agreement with the township to donate $9,000 toward a community sign and $100,000 to Trees for Mapleton. Carolyn Borges was the first recipient of Mapleton Township’s new cultural exchange bursary. Borges, 20, of Drayton, is in her third year of studies at St. Jeromes University in Waterloo and now attends the University of Nantes, in Nantes, France, enrolled in the International Relations, French Program. Safe Communities Mapleton (SCM) rolled out the Vial of Life program on Oct. 4, at the Seniors Centre for Excellence Congregate Dining program, held monthly at the Drayton Reformed Church in Drayton. Children’s author Glynis Belec of Drayton, announced publication of a new chapter book for young readers Mrs. B Has Cancer. The township is looking into potential solutions after receiving a petition signed by 60 residents about the state of flower planters in Moorefield. New alcohol and revenue sharing policies for events held at municipal facilities have been implemented by the township. The province’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission approved Mapleton’s application for a permanent liquor license for six facilities: Maryborough

Works shed destroyed - Mapleton firefighters responded to a fire at the township’s public works shed on Sideroad 16 on Nov. 29. While the township’s snow plowing equipment was removed from the shop and saved, the building was lost to fire. Community News file photo Community Centre, PMD Arena,
 Moorefield ball diamonds, Drayton ball diamond, Moorefield Park pavilion and Centennial Park pavilion. November Mapleton council directed staff to gather public input on a short-list of three possible locations for a skate park. On Sept. 24, the Drayton Skatepark Committee presented council with a proposal for a $100,000 facility and a list of several possible locations, including a preferred location in Riverside Park. Municipal insurance premiums for traditional coverage for the township will rise by about three per cent, Steve Smith of Frank Cowan Company Ltd.

told Mapleton councillors on Oct. 22. The township appointed a new acting chief building official, as the search continued for a permanent replacement for former CBO Dave Kopp, who retired on Aug. 31. For the second time, Terry Davidson represented his country at the World Snooker Championship hosted by the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) from Nov. 27 to Dec. 8. The Township of Mapleton took another crack at obtaining provincial funding for a water tower here. At the Oct. 22 meeting, council directed staff to apply for funding under the Small, Rural and Northern Mu-

nicipality Infrastructure Fund – Capital Program for a water tower in the village. The $100 million fund was announced by the provincial government on Oct. 5. Jim Driscoll’s sheep reigned supreme at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Driscoll, who’s been involved in raising purebred sheep for about 40 years, capped an impressive season on the show circuit by winning the Supreme Champion Flock and Supreme Champion Ewe awards at the Royal. The township looked greener, with thousands of trees sprouting across the community as a result of a new partnership between Mapleton

and Conestogo Wind LP, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Canada. Through the fiveyear agreement, approved by Mapleton council on Sept. 24, Conestogo Wind will contribute $20,000 annually toward the Trees for Mapleton program. The township agreed once again to provide winter maintenance on a portion of a county road in the township. However, council asked staff to investigate possible liability risks associated with the move. The township had some extra cash in its arena reserve fund as a result of a staff investigation into what turned out to be a lapsed lease for a water heater at the facility. December The township’s public works building near Drayton was destroyed by fire during one of the busiest weekends local firefighters have ever experienced. Mapleton firefighters responded to a total of five fires between Nov. 28 and 30. Pigeon King International (PKI) owner Arlan Galbraith was found guilty of fraud in connection with a pigeon breeding scheme that bilked area farmers out of millions of dollars. Galbraith was placed in jail following the Dec. 6 jury decision and was expected to return to court in January for sentencing. Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison term.

Funding capital projects in the coming year may be difficult due to additional cutbacks from the province, Mapleton council heard on Nov. 26. CAO Patty Sinnamon told council to expect a reduction of $189,000 in funding through the province’s Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF), which may result in a reduction in the service level the township is able to provide. Public works director Larry Lynch was terminated, effective Dec. 11, from his position with Mapleton township after five years with the municipality. CAO Patty Sinnamon said Mapleton council directed that Lynch be terminated following an in-camera session on Dec. 10. Noting the dismissal was “obviously a personnel matter,” Sinnamon declined to provide a reason for the termination. A Mapleton youth has been nominated for an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. Tate Driscoll, 12, a student at Drayton Heights Public School, was nominated for her efforts to make life better for others and for regularly doing more than expected of someone her age. Up to 12 individuals will receive awards. Recipients and their families will be invited to an awards ceremony in Toronto in March 2014. Final Junior Citizen of the Year recipients will be announced on Jan. 24.

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