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Township updates procedures By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Township council has approved procedural amendments aimed at updating municipal practices regarding cheque signing and the accounts payable processes. The changes will allow â&#x20AC;&#x153;any two signing authorities,â&#x20AC;? including the mayor, CAO clerk, director of finance/treasurer or deputy treasurer to sign cheques on behalf of the township. Previously either the mayor or CAO was required to be one of the two signing authorities. In the case of electronic funds transfers, the accounting/payroll coordinator or the finance clerk along with one of mayor, CAO clerk, director of finance/treasurer and deputy treasurer, may now authorize transactions. Also eliminated is the of the practice of obtaining the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature on the cheque audit list and the inclusion of fully-itemized accounts payable reports on the council meeting agendas. Finance director Karmen Krueger explained in a staff report at the Dec. 12 meeting the changes are possible due to internal controls on spending procedures and changes in banking technology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past, municipalities issued fewer cheques, and one of the functions of council was to oversee the outflow of payments from the municipality,â&#x20AC;? the report points out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was before many other controls were put in place, ranging from the development of policies

and procedures around how payments are issued, printed and distributed, electronic banking and even procurement policies. It was also before the function and purpose of an external auditor evolved into the role it has today, which is to be more reliant on our internal control processes, rather than â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;auditâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or look at every single transaction.â&#x20AC;? The report notes there are no direct financial implications to the changes, although there may be â&#x20AC;&#x153;a slight indirect savingsâ&#x20AC;? in the form of the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time and staff time in preparing council agendas, as well as in the turnaround of processing and issuing payments, particularly as more payments migrate to electronic options. While stating they were pleased with the modernization of operations, some councillors expressed reluctance to let go of hands-on control of some aspects of township finance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a difficult one for me to let go of,â&#x20AC;? commented councillor Lori Woodham, who wanted to ensure the township had in place â&#x20AC;&#x153;the proper, clear policies and procedures to mitigate any risk for both our employees and for us as members of council.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do I feel there are appropriate controls in place? I would say yes, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been there in the form of internal controls,â&#x20AC;? Krueger responded. In reaction to â&#x20AC;&#x153;not having any type of accounts payable report presented to council,â&#x20AC;? Woodham wondered if the

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regular quarterly report on departmental finance â&#x20AC;&#x153;could have a little more meat to it in terms of understanding, department-wise where (money) went?â&#x20AC;? Krueger said the practice of approving accounts payable at council meetings may have given council the appearance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;controlâ&#x20AC;? over each transaction. However she said that perception was a bit â&#x20AC;&#x153;misguided,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;stemmed back to a time when transactions happened far less frequently and they were happening with far less volume. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nowadays if the budgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved, or council passes a report to award a tender and that happens, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way that signing a cheque can be denied three weeks later or two weeks later, so it just becomes more of an administrative slowdown than a real control.â&#x20AC;? However, she stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to get a little bit more analysis in those departmental updates.â&#x20AC;? Councillor Michael Martin said the moves were â&#x20AC;&#x153;something that I hoped for, expected â&#x20AC;Ś to evolve us into the 21st century.â&#x20AC;? Martin suggested internal controls on funding transfers be well documented. Krueger said staff would â&#x20AC;&#x153;definitely be documenting them in a more formalized basis.â&#x20AC;? Council passed a resolution accepting the report and approving the procedural amendments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for bringing us into 2017,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Neil Driscoll.

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Latest census reveals Mapleton unemployment rate countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lowest By Olivia Rutt WELLINGTON COUNTY - The last of the 2016 census data, including education, labour and commuting information, was released on Nov. 29. The data includes percentage of people with a high school diploma, university degree, college diploma and trades; unemployment and self employment rates; mode of commuting; average commute time and more. In Wellington County, four of the seven municipalities are above the provincial and national percentage of people aged 24 to 64 with a high school diploma. All seven municipalities are below the provincial and national average for unemployment rate. Five municipalities have below average commuting times. Education in Mapleton:

- 61% have a high school diploma; - 10.7% have a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree or higher; - 21.5% have a college or non-university diploma; and - 5.7% have an apprenticeship certificate. Labour Mapleton had the lowest unemployment rate (2.6%) and Guelph-Eramosa had the highest at 5.1%. All municipalities were under the provincial unemployment rate of 7.4% and federal unemployment rate of 7.7%. In Mapleton: - 2.6% unemployment rate; - 6.4% unemployment rate among people 15 to 24; - 26.4% self employed; - 28.7% of work force working part time; and - 49.2% working full time. Commuting In all municipalities, the chosen mode of transportation to work is to drive.

The use of public transit in all municipalities is far below the provincial average (14.6%) and federal average (12.4%). Erin has the highest commute time of 35.7 average minutes (the provincial average is 28.8 minutes). Wellington North has the most people walking, biking or using another mode of transportation. Most workers in the county leave between 7 and 7:59am, except those in Minto and Wellington North, which have more people leaving earlier. In Mapleton: - 84.6% of people drive themselves to work; - 8% of commuters are passengers; - 6.9% walk, bike or take other modes of transportation - 25.8 minutes on average to get to work; and - 24.1% work from home.

Snowmobile crash claims life of teen TINY TOWNSHIP - A Mapleton teenager is dead following a serious snowmobile crash here on Dec. 28. Southern Georgian Bay OPP officials say officers were dispatched at 5:41am on Dec. 28 to a snowmobile trail just north of the Tiny Flos Township Townline. Police say a 16-year-

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horizons and her music studio, involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis credits the success of the proand found it through MYC. Ms. Tanis recognized the gram to the parents of her stuprogram’s potential since it had dents. 2 | THE NEWS“I| am JANUARY 5, once 2018a the teacher never been COMMUNITY offered in Drayton, it was fun for students, parents week; they are the at-home and teacher, and it offered a ‘coach’ several days a week,” piano-keyboard program for she said. An initial goal for each of children as young as 3½ in a Ms. Tanis’ students is to develgroup setting. the six-team happy habit of practic“I loved the idea ofLeague group op in the event, in the DAVOS - Swiss encouragesfinal. her stulessons, it’s NHLer always more Dec. She 31 tournament star andsince former Nick ing. to practice by giving a fun to explore and learn in a dents Spaling didn’t figure Spaling, a Drayton native, group, regardless thesecond topic,” special in the “super scoringduper” in thesticker 2017 participated in of his each week. explained Ms. Tanis. tournament held in Davos, Spengler Cup tournament “Practicing does not need to She also liked that it was a Switzerland. win over the holidays. program that was tested, tried be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day At the 2016 tournament he Spaling, who played with and true, being taught by more to start,” she said. recorded three points in helplast year’s Spengler Cup winMs. Tanis’ creativity shines than 800 teachers to over ing Canada win the champining Team Canada entry 24,000 students on three differ- through by offering several onship. is part of a Canadian team practice incentives ent continents and touting extra The Spengler Cupto is aensure tourwhich blanked Switerland, the year Canadian origins, being found- throughout nament generally entered by theinonly other national team students attain their musical ed 1980. MYC’s mission statement goals. Once students have colis to “provide the best quality lected enough stickers on their music education to young chil- “happy practice thermomedren by blending the pleasure ters,” they have a party. This and the joy of music making year, to celebrate the 2010 with sound instruction.” Olympics, students earned

Spaling part of Canadian victory Festive fun - Students at Music for Young Children enjoy a Christmas concert every year. submitted photo at 2017 Spengler Cup in Switzerland

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paper mittens five happy European clubforteams, with practices. Theentry mittens were a Canadian cobbled placed on the studioCanadians wall in the together from shape of the Olympic rings. playing in 5 European pro When the rings were comleagues. plete students enjoyed an However with the NHL Olympics music class. This bowing out of the 2018 past year Ms. Tanis encouraged Winter Olympic Games in the students not only to pracPyeongchang, South Korea, tice but also to think of others, the tournament has become by practicing for pennies. Once part of the assessment prothe pennies were all collected cess for players for Canada’s they were donated to Camp Olympic men’s hockey Bucko, for burn victims. team. Spaling was added to the For the upcoming year she national squad is planningpre-Olympic two new incentives; Hockey Canada incentive on Nov. aby“Tree of Thanks” 6. He is playing in time his secaround Thanksgiving and ond season with Swiss a “Seed Incentive” in club the

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2017 ‘pretty good year’ for building, CBO reports By Patrick Raftis

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MAPLETON – The total value of building construction in Mapleton last month was up slightly from the previous year, although fewer permits were issued than in November 2016. The township issued 24 permits for construction valued at nearly $3,762,631 in November, generating permit fees of $36,082. In November 2016, 33 permits were issued for $3,287,100 worth of construction, netting the township $30,051 in fees. permits, Agricultural with 16 issued for $2,079,131 worth of construction, made up the bulk of activity in November. Year to date, over $35 million worth of agricultural construction has been

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approved in the township. Altogether, the building department issued 351 permits in 2017 for construction valued at slightly more than $58 million, generating about $526,000 in permit fees. That’s up from 2016, when 308 permits were issued for about $33 million worth of construction and $296,575 in fees. “We’re having a pretty good year,” Wright commented. CBO mutual aid Township council passed a bylaw at the Dec. 14 meeting appointing Darren Jones as acting chief building official (CBO) as required. Wright Patty CBO explained Mapleton and the Township of Wellington North building department, which employs Jones, have

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Closest to the mark - Orrin Tamlyn, centre, and Michael Pfanner, right, came closest to the $100 target with purchases totaling $99.06 at the annual Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 14. Drayton Freshmart owner Debra Ramage, left, donated additional groceries for the food bank on behalf of the winning team. Photos by Caroline Sealey

On a mission - From left: Orrin Tamlyn, (left) OPP constable Joshua Cunningham, Michael Pfanner worked together at the annual Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 14 at Drayton Freshmart.

Food finders - From left: Drew Cribbin, Aaron Kernoghan and Moorefield station Mapleton firefighter Mike Roantree hit the aisles of Drayton Freshmart in the Dec. 14 Shop with a Cop event to try and purchase as close to $100 worth of food as possible to be donated to the local food bank.

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EDITORIAL Happy New Year Mapleton! Each week in 2017, the pages of the Community News were filled with community events, human interest articles, township council news, photos of local interest, special interest columns and advertisements from businesses in the Mapleton area. One of the highlights in Mapleton Township in 2017 was the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, held on July 1. Hours of planning and preparation came together, allowing township residents and visitors to celebrate the day in fine style. From the parade along the main street to the fireworks display, it was evident that Mapletonians knew how to throw a party. During the year, fundraising for the Mapleton Splash Pad kicked into high gear, taking the project one step closer to becoming a reality. Workshops and seminars were available on numerous topics including senior’s care, war horses, railways, superstitions, Dutch immigration, one-room school houses, the hammered dulcimer and the backroads of Ontario. Youth excelled in sports, academics, music and as volunteers. The artistic community celebrated with art in the park, home concerts, cantatas, theatrical performances and book publishings. The township’s focus on economic development continued with meetings on urban design and local business. The Chamber of Commerce reorganized, businesses honoured long-term employees and the agricultural community’s growth continued. Residents mourned the passing of valued community members and celebrated one child’s successful battle with cancer. Homes, businesses and volunteer organizations became victims of a devastating flood. The community rallied during this time of great need. Community support continued to be evident after the local bank was robbed. The staff at the Community News would like to thank the Mapleton community for its contributions to the weekly paper. To those who take time from their busy schedules to contribute regularly to the various columns and features, your expertise and input is an asset not only to the newspaper but to the community. To our faithful readers who contribute letters to the editor, photos, articles and news tips, your contributions are appreciated. For those who have expressed words of appreciation for the newspaper, thank you. Your kind words are a blessing to us. To our advertisers, thank you, the paper would not be the success it is without your continued support. The staff at the Community News look forward to providing a community newspaper for the residents of Mapleton Township in 2018 and beyond.

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Flood advice offered at Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society meeting By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - In light of flooding in Mapleton Township last June, the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society chose to have Halwell Mutual Insurance president and CEO Marg Torrance, speak on flood insurance at the organization’s annual general meeting held on Nov. 24. “Insurance is something you love to hate. I will attempt to de-mystify flood insurance. Water is complicated and has always been tricky to deal with,” Torrance said. Working in the insurance field as an adjuster, Torrance has donned boots and gotten to the source of many water problems. Water that escapes via air conditioning units, dishwashers, pools and water mains are sudden and accidental incidents that have been covered by insurance for a number of years. No coverage for ground water, surface water or sewer issues existed until the 1990s. Still not covered under the flooding umbrella is foundation cracking , as these cracks are not sudden or accidental in nature. Floods in Calgary and

Flood discussion - Halwell Mutual Insurance president and CEO Marg Torrance spoke on flood insurance at the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society’s annual general meeting on Nov. 24. Photo by Caroline Sealey Toronto in 2013, changed the landscape. At the G8 summit in 2015, Canada was the only country in attendance that did not have flood solutions. After the flooding and findings, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency focus on this area increased.

Currently 1.8 million Canadians are at risk of flooding. Over 70 per cent of homeowners believe they are covered for flooding, creating a large communication gap. By 2016, 49.6% of the population said they would not buy flood insurance. Of that percentage, 90% said their

home was not at risk of flooding. This phenomenon created pressure on the government and insurance companies. With more extreme weather scenarios occurring, consumers became interested in purchasing flood coverage, Torrance explained. The challenges around flood insurance are the complexity of the subject, location, and confusion around the source of water damage. In 2017, major floods across Canada resulted in $600 million in insured damages. Rises in water damage are attributed to lifestyle changes, finished basements, climate change, busy lifestyles resulting in lack of maintenance to properties, aging infrastructure including old water and sewer systems and paved over landscapes. “The once heavy storms that occurred every 40 years now occur every six years, according to Environment Canada statistics,” Torrance said. Flooding is divided into three categories. Coastal flooding occurs when oceans and seas overflow onto dry land. Pluvial flooding involves the flooding of surfaces by excessive ground

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water levels caused by excessive rainfall. Fluvial flooding is caused by rivers overflowing. Government and industry use geographical survey data, laser photos, hydrological and digital terrain models, along with elevation data, average rainfall, historical facts, soil types, land uses obstacles and drainage networks in their study of flooding. Flood modelling determines where flooding may occur, the frequency of the occurrence, allows for the prediction of future events and assists in the estimation of damage and insured losses. “Residents in a flood zone should know the risks involved. Seek out and talk to a broker and insurance agent with the best insurance coverage. Become knowledgeable and take precautions against flooding,” Torrance said. Torrance suggested the elevation of electrical systems in the basement or their removal from the basement. She also suggested investigating the use of a new electronic water monitoring system for the basement, and installing a sump pump and

backup generator. Consult with the municipality about incentives for installing sewer backflow valves, rain barrels and the disconnection of downspouts from municipal sewers, she suggested. Have an emergency plan and pack a 72-hour emergency kit, including important documents. Move valuables upstairs if possible and consider moving personal items that can’t be replaced upstairs permanently. Reach out to friends and neighbours to raise awareness and build community. Listen to media flood warnings and be prepared to evacuate, if necessary, Torrance recommended. She also advised those at the gathering to stay away from flood waters, and avoid food or drink that has come in contact with flood water. Do not drive in flood waters as cars can be swept away in as little as two feet of water, she noted. Torrance recommends individuals who experience flooding contact their insurance company and a reputable flood restoration company as soon as possible after the incident.

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Purpose in crisis I have led a fairly healthy and productive life. And, while I probably have not had the amount of physical exercise I needed and have cut corners here and there with my diet, I have been thinking that, over all, I’m not in bad shape. But then my number came up. I started noticing that I was becoming a bit more winded when shovelling the driveway, but it was during my first several cuts of the lawn in the spring that I found it impossible to complete the task without stopping the lawn mower and sitting in a chair in the back yard. This I would repeat two

or three times until the lawn was completed. There was one time that I could not finish it, even though I had only a 53- by 102-foot lot. So I became alarmed and, following a series of appointments with my doctor for blood work, an ECG and a stress test, I was informed that I had some sort of blockage in one of my arteries. A cardiac angiogram at St. Mary’s hospital confirmed that I did, in fact, have a 90 per cent blockage in my circumflex artery right at the base where it connects to the left anterior descending artery, the main artery which carries blood to the heart. Furthermore, there was a 50% blockage in a secondary artery. This was a shock to me since I had no classic

angina symptoms that usually precede a heart attack. As I sat there the cardiologist unfolded the facts: immediate by-pass surgery and three months off work for rehabilitation. We had just arrived home from the hospital that afternoon and the phone rang. It was St. Mary’s hospital. The cardiologists had reviewed my case and deemed it so urgent that I was to be admitted immediately on Monday (my 57th Birthday) and the surgery was to take place on Tuesday. Well, you might imagine the turmoil that went on in my head regarding the loss of income I would experience, the stress this would put on my wife and family and the complications that

aren’t usually any warning signs before a massive heart attack with this type of blockage. The miracle of purpose. God never causes crisis. However, crisis can serve a purpose, if I let it. Consequently, I am not frustrated by setbacks in health: I will listen to God’s voice in it. I am not hindered by fear: it as an opportunity to strengthen my trust in God. I will not squander bad days or long nights: I will make them work to help accomplish what God intends to do in me. The miracle of the response of God’s people. They cried out from everywhere as they responded to God’s call to intercede. The miracle of the effect of their prayer. Because they

could arise throughout the procedure, not to mention that there was a 50% possibility that the surgery would be fatal. I remember signing a waiver concerning that fact. Well, I survived; not one or two bypasses, but five. The struggle to make sense of all this and process what was happening was tough. As in any crisis or conflict, no amount of reason can alleviate the reality that this was downright messy. Throughout this ordeal I have experienced several miracles. Let me share them with you. The miracle of an averted heart attack. This could very well have been the end of me through what the cardiologist called the “silent killer” or “widow maker.” There

prayed my life was preserved, God guided the skillful hands of the surgeons and I recovered. The miracle of the event of God’s people coming together as one. Whether it is in a small group setting, a social gathering, corporate worship or in a crisis like this, when God’s people gather in unity, He comes. Our conscious purpose may be stated in terms of the event for which we gather, but God always comes, because He is wrapped in a desire to be with us and in us. Whenever we gather in His name He comes and lives in us. We become “containers” or “carriers” of his glory, wherein He is likely to demonstrate His magnificence in any capacity He wills.

National Fly Fishing Championships to be held on local waterways By Advertiser staff FERGUS - Fly Fishing Canada has announced the 2018 Canadian National Fly Fishing Championship will be based in Centre Wellington and Mapleton. The 16th annual event,

to be held June 6 to 8, will include four river sessions and one pond bank fishing session to be held on the Grand River in Centre Wellington, the Conestogo River in Mapleton, and the Upper Credit Trout Club near Alton.

A press release from organizers notes the Grand and Conestogo rivers “are tailwater fisheries, stocked annually each spring with up to 40,000 brown trout, many of which hold over from year to year, producing some of North America’s best trophy

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2018-01 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 2010-80, 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 9, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Lots 1 to 3, NE/S Main St. (Peel) with a civic address of 7839 Wellington Rd 45, Glen Allan. The property is approximately 0.48 ha (1.2 acres) in size and the location is shown on the map below. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to permit the construction of a hobby barn (approximately 103.7 m2/ 1116 ft2). The applicant is utilizing the barn for storage and for the housing of horses and buggy which is their primary mode of transportation. The property is currently zoned Unserviced Residential (R1A) which does not permit a barn, and limits accessory buildings to 92.9 m2 (1000 ft2) in size. Additional relief to minimum setback requirements may also be considered at this meeting. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals 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 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 Mapleton the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office at the address shown below. Dated at the Township of Mapleton This 20th day of December 2017.

brown trout approaching the 30-inch size (76cm).” The Upper Credit Trout Club, which has operated as a private club for over 40 years, “features a pond large enough … for rotational bank-fishing, and is stocked with trophy rainbow trout and brook trout,” officials add. The event will kick off with an opening ceremony on June 3 at 6pm and feature

practice days on June 3 and 4. The official competition runs from June 6 to 8. The championship will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBS) through entry fees, auctions, raffles and more. Registration, which opened on Dec. 28 and closes on Feb. 1, will be limited to 10 teams of five anglers (50 participants maximum at a cost of $450 per angler, with $100

going towards BBBS). Organizers are looking for volunteers to serve as controllers on riverbank sessions, as sector judges, and in non-fishing-related roles. More information For more information contact organizing committee chair Ernie Kalwa at nffc2018@gmail.com or visit http://flyfishingcanada.net or www.facebook. com/2018nffc.

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the Dec. 19 meeting. “Fiscally we had a really good year, so much so we were actually able to give back to the community. We donated $1,000 to the Palmerston Food Bank,” he added. Hartung noted the market committee “had some really successful fundraising initiatives” during 2017. These included operating two trivia nights, a corn roast at the Palmerston fair and a strawberry social at the market, which brought in a combined total of around $2,400. The Palmerston Agricultural Society also made a $1,000 donation to the market from the proceeds of the society’s annual pre-seeding barbecue event. Vendor fees brought in just under $930. After deducing expenses, SEE MARKET » 7

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of $6,248 from revenues of $6,728, the market ended the year in the black with a profit of about $480. The Wellington County’s Market Bucks program added to the market’s success in 2017, said Hartung. Nearly $2,200 in Market Bucks, which are provided to county social assistance recipients and sold to interested organizations and individuals, flowed through the Palmerston market during the past season. “That’s been successful. We’ve seen a lot of new faces with people out using those to purchase goods at the market,” he said. Hartung said nearly all but one of the last year’s vendors are expected to return in 2018, but new vendors are always welcome. “We have a small market. We have a very committed market for all that are there, but more vendors would also be appreciated too,” he stated. Councillor Judy Dirksen commended the market organizers and volunteers. “They do a lot of work. They have a lot of great

Donation to Lions - The Palmerston Lions Club received a $500 donation from the International Plowing Match (IPM) 2016 lunch committee on Dec. 13. From left: Lions president Bob Lacombe, 2016 IPM lunch committee chair Helen Mcfadzian and Lions treasurer Scott McFadden. Submitted photo

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Successful season - Minto Farmers’ Market organizers are reporting a successful year in 2017. Advertiser file photo

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Christmas cantata - Let the Whole World Sing, a celebration of Jesus’ birth through music and drama, was staged Dec. 21 and 22 at Drayton Reformed Church. From left: Ronella Cnossen , Annette Curry, John Krul and Adam Krul perform in a dramatic skit. Photo by Caroline Sealey

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Local resident caught up in scam involving Facebook account hack MAPLETON - On Dec. 15, Wellington OPP were contacted by a victim of a fraud that had occurred on that date. advised victim The police the victim’s Facebook account had been hacked. When this happened, the victim searched the internet for a number to contact Facebook to have it unlocked. The victim called the number located and reported the Facebook account being hacked. The victim requested the account be unlocked. The victim was told to pay a sum in iTunes

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Festive meeting - The Mapleton Youth Action Council (MYAC) held a Christmas get-together on Dec. 19 at Studio Factor. From left: MYAC adult ally Gabby Ieropoli, Morgan Quirke and adult ally Tammy McQueen, learned encaustic art from Kim Kool of Edge of Grey Encaustics located in Grey County. Photo by Caroline Sealey

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2018-03

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2018-02

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 2010-80, 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 9, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16

Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Part Lot 18, Concession 1 with frontage on Yatton Sideroad (Wallenstein). The lands to be rezoned are approximately 2.75 ha (6.80 acres) in size and the location is shown on the map below.

Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Part Lot 6, Concession 3 & 4, 61R8725 PART 1 RP 61R20565 (Peel) with a civic address of 6610-6626 Sideroad 17. The property is approximately 57 ha (141 acres) in size and the location is shown on the map below.

The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject lands from Future Development to Rural Industrial. The adjacent Wallenstein Feed & Supply facility has purchased the subject lands and are proposing to expand their feed mill operation onto this parcel. The lands are also subject to a lot line adjustment application B133/17, which is scheduled to be heard at the January 11, 2018 Land Division Committee. Both applications are required in order to facilitate this development.

The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone a portion of the subject lands to permit an existing woodworking business and expansion. The lands are currently zoned Agricultural. There is an existing woodworking shop on the lands and the applicant is proposing a 6000 sq.ft. expansion which will essentially double the size of the building. Additional relief to minimum setback requirements, lot coverage and Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) may also be considered at this meeting.

Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk.

Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals 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.

Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk.

Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office.

Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office at the address shown below.

Dated at the Township of Mapleton This 20th day of December, 2017.