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Pitching in - The Alma Optimist Club’s community ice rink has become a popular place during the recent cold spell. Community members pitch in to clear the ice so everyone can enjoy some ice time. ABOVE: Dave Thiessen, left, and his father Alf Thiessen were out early on Jan. 2 cleaning the newly fallen snow off the rink. RIGHT: Bryce Creamer, left, and Tyler Creamer took advantage of winter’s first deep freeze to practice their hockey skills later that day. photos by Patrick Raftis
Board commends NWHC staff for response to provincial Ebola directive MOUNT FOREST - The North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) board of directors met here on Dec. 11 to discuss the hospitals’ Ebola preparations, LEAN training and positive feedback from the public on learning about a misleading children’s book campaign. The board congratulated staff on the protective measures instituted at Palmerston and District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital following an Ebola virus disease directive issued by Ontario’s interim chief medical officer of health. The Ebola virus disease is a rare and severe viral disease. It
is spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, not through casual contact. “The chance of the Ebola virus making its way to any of our communities is slim,” stated NWHC CEO Jerome Quenneville. “Our hospitals staff and physicians are ready.” “One of the most important precautions being taken is in doing the initial assessment when the patient comes to the hospital,” NWHC officials state in a press release. Staff has also been re-training for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. Appropriate communi-
cation has been complimented with the necessary supplies for protection of care teams and the public. “While there have been no known reported Canadian cases to date, it is comforting to know our local hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston are prepared just in case we are the first to discover such a case,” explained Quenneville. LEAN training NWHC staff is continuing to undergo “LEAN” training to learn how to look at a process, break it down into parts and eliminate waste. A LEAN initiatives update provided for the board, high-
Mapleton moves to electronic signatures by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township is moving to electronic signatures on cheques. At the Dec. 9 meeting, council approved a report from finance director Yufang Du recommending a switch to the practice. The township currently requires two manual signatures on cheques for payables: either mayor or CAO and the director of finance or deputy treasurer. “Electronic signatures have become common practice in the business world. Implementing electronic signatures will increase the efficiency and reduce the administrative burden from the existing process, given the number of cheques that are processed through
accounts payable,” notes Du in her report to council. She also noted finance department staff are working on updating the software to enable electronic signatures to print on the cheques, as well as updating internal control procedures to make sure effective controls are in place. Controls will include: - two staff members other than the account payable clerk will review and validate the cheques to ensure the continuity of cheque numbers from the previous cheque run and tracking voided/missing cheques; - electronic access to the e-signatures will be properly monitored; and - consideration will be given to manually signing
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cheques over $50,000. “Implementation of electronic signatures and internal controls for all accounts payable cheques will result in improved efficiencies and appropriate accountabilities at the staff level for the accounts payable process,” the report states. Mayor Neil Driscoll said he wasn’t sure it would be necessary to manually sign cheques for higher amounts either. “I’m viewing them all. I’m not opposed to them being automatically signed,” said Driscoll. “This is honestly mayor driven,” he added, noting he has already spent considerable time manually signing cheques since becoming mayor.
lighted that 44 per cent of NWHC staff have completed the first level of training. An additional five local health care providers successfully completed their Black Belt “advanced” training. NWHC board chair Tom Sullivan stated, “This is translating into a strong team of problem solvers that are found throughout our hospitals. Staff members are now encouraged to continue being part of the positive, patient-focused team to support systematic change to reduce waste and improve care.” NWHC is working with other health care partners, such as local Family Health Teams and the Canadian Mental Health Association, to provide the introductory LEAN training.
“The health care partners have provided positive feedback of these joint LEAN sessions and all partners continue to draw on the collective energy to continuously improve,” states Quenneville. NWHC is considering further training for more staff over the next few years by continuing to draw on the Small, Rural and Northern Hospital Transformation Fund provided to the hospital for this work. Warning appreciated The NWHC board was pleased to hear that the corporation’s recent media release regarding unauthorized solicitation of local vendors in the Mount Forest area by Healing Hands Busy Books, has resulted in calls to Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation thanking the organization for
the warning. “This has also been an opportunity to invite a renewed commitment to more appropriately connect directly with the foundation for donations in future. “This is especially important as the LMH Foundation continues their major capital campaign fundraising effort for the redevelopment of the LMH emergency room and ambulatory care department,” the board states in the press release. North Wellington Health Care operates two fully-accredited, acute-care hospital sites in Mount Forest and Palmerston. The corporation currently operates 14 beds at each hospital site, employs 213 staff, 94 professional staff and over 200 dedicated volunteers.
Township gets perfect ministry reports on water systems in Drayton, Moorefield by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Residents of Drayton and Moorefield can take comfort in the latest reports on the quality of their drinking water. Public works director Brad McRoberts advised council at the Dec. 9 meeting that Ministry of Environment and Climate Change reports on both systems came back without a single non-compliance issue
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recorded. “This is a good news story. We got 100 per cent for both water systems,” McRoberts told council. “So with this report you would say that our drinking water is safe?” asked Mayor Neil Driscoll. “Absolutely,” McRoberts replied. Driscoll said receiving a perfect report is impressive
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LISTOWEL 3 COMMUNITY 3 Kevin Gingrich sprang into this game with a purpose and in less than a minute of ice time gave his team a 2-0 lead. Tanner Hackbart, Sam Bauman and Colin Snyder assisted on the goals. Listowel battled back for a goal. Phil Shantz worked hard to get a pass to Josh Shantz who finished the play with a goal. Listowel tied the game midway through the second. Travis Kuepfer and Phil Shantz worked the puck along the left boards and centred a pass to Trevor Streicher. A quick shot through the five hole tied the game. Community regained the lead in the final second of the period. Colin Snyder teed one up for Tony Martin at the right side. Martin blasted a shot over the goaltender. Listowel fought back again to tie the game early in the third. This time the tie would remain. Good puck movement by the forward line ended with a Phil Shantz wrist shot past the goaltenders glove for the goal. Assisted by Max Brubacher and Kyle Streicher. Bethel grabbed the first goal late in the opening period. Brandon Wideman patiently drifted the puck deep along the left post and then flipped a shot into the opposite corner. Assisted by Caleb Bauman. Missionary tied the game in the final minute of the second period. Curtis Bults took the set up passes by Matt Burnett and Brady FrankIin to skate the puck through the neutral zone. Bults drifted along the blue line and rifled a slap shot underneath the crossbar to send the water bottle flying. Bethel regained the lead early in the third with a pair of quick goals. Zac Bauman caught the far side corner with
a low shot along the ice, and Caleb Bauman snapped a shot into the short side, assisted by father-son duo Jim and Brandon Wideman. FLORADALE 2 DRAYTON 1 This game remained scoreless until the middle of the second period. Then a blistering slapshot by Mike DeWeerd from the right boards put Drayton in the lead. Herman Mulder and Pat Landman assisted on the play. Floradale tied the game with a two-man advantage power play. Nick Martin teed one up for Corey Wideman at the point. Wideman drifted forward until he saw the open spot and fired the puck through it. Floradale kept the pressure going and took the lead shortly after. Ryan Martin moved the puck around the zone and Brandon Martin buried it in the back of the net. Drayton played hard for the equalizer but Floradale pushed them back for the win. FLORADALE 5 BETHEL 1 Good fore-checking got Floradale on the score board late in the first period. Mike Martin intercepted a clearing attempt and gave Matt Horst a tip into the open corner. Bethel kept the game close and tied the score late
in the second. Russ Shouldice snapped a shot into the pads and Zac Bauman buried the rebound. The tie was short lived however, as Floradale regained the lead in the next face-off. Corey Wideman set up the play and Javon Martin scored the goal. Floradale added an insurance goal early in the third. Dan Martin sent Ryan Martin flying down the left boards. Martin cut in front of the goaltender and tucked the puck into the net. A power play gave Floradale another goal. Tim Martin and Ryan Weber set up the play and Willis Martin was in the spot to slip the puck into the back door behind the net minder. One final goal by Javon Martin put the game away midway through the last period. COMMUNITY 1 DRAYTON 0 This game remained scoreless until early in the second period. Then a heads up play by Joe Clemmer gave Community the lead. Community was on the penalty kill when Clemmer sent a loose puck under the pads of the goaltender for the short-handed goal. Both teams played hard for the next goal, but it never
materialized as Community held on for the one-goal win. Chris Stevens held back nineteen shots for his shut out. MISSIONARY 5 LISTOWEL 2 Listowel scored the opening goal midway through the first period. Max Brubacher set up Andrew Jantzi who forced the puck through the goaltender for the goal. Missionary tied the game to start the second. Scott Vandepas grabbed a loose puck and slipped it into the short-side corner. Listowel regained the lead shortly after. Jantzi sent Phil Shantz skating in on net with the puck. Shantz deked the net minder and slipped the puck into the corner. Missionary mirrored the play a minute later to even the score again. This time it was Rich Colwill sending Curtis Bults screaming to the net. Bults, pulled the puck back and tucked it into the corner. Missionary took the lead late in the third with two quick goals. Netminder Charlie Wagler sent a pass to Bults, who hit the blue line and snapped a rising shot into the corner. Seconds later Tom Chambers snapped a hard shot along the ice underneath the pads, assisted by Bults.
Organization urges focus on literacy TORONTO - The start of a New Year provides a perfect excuse to get together with friends and family and brush up on your literacy skills. ABC Life Literacy Canada offers a number of tips to assist with lifelong learning. Aim high. Gather your family together and have everybody write down at least three New Year’s resolutions. When everyone has finished, take turns reading your resolutions
out loud and discuss ways to help each other achieve them. Read Together. Start a book club with friends and family. Pick a new book to read as a group, or re-read one of your old favourites. No matter what, don’t forget to discuss the book when everyone is done, it will help improve reading comprehension and vocabulary. Math Challenge. With a partner, take a deck of cards and place them facedown on
the ground. Starting with two cards each, see who can add the numbers on their cards the fastest. Keep going and see how many cards you both can do. Being able to do simple math on the go will come in handy when it comes to calculating tips, estimating interest and figuring out your change. Visit www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca or follow @abclifeliteracy on Twitter to find out how you can get involved.
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January 8 - Drayton Legion Monthly meeting, 8pm. 15 Elm Street. January 10 - Jamming at the Drayton Legion, 2pm. Everyone Welcome. January 12 - Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper 6:30pm, Potluck 7:00pm. Drayton Agricultural Building, 49 Elm St, Drayton. Info call: Natalie 519-638-5093. January 16 - Monthly Progressive Euchre, Drayton Legion 8pm. Everyone Welcome. January 26 - Drayton Blood Donor Clinic, 3:30-7:30pm, Community Christian School, 35 High Street. Book an appointment at www.blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283. Stretch and Strengthen Class - Every Thursday at 11am at the Drayton Reformed Church, 74 Wellington Street. $5 a class. Call 519-638-1000 for more information. 1943 Army Cadets - Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Free. Norwell H.S. Guys/girls 12-19. Captain Bill Dobson 519-343-4305.
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Public health offers tips for avoiding and combatting the seasonal flu virus
New Year’s baby - Ariyah Rain Medeiros was born to Michelle Medeiros, of Minto, at 5:49pm on Jan. 1, 12 days before her due date. Ariyah was the first baby born at Palmerston and District Hospital in 2015, weighing seven pounds four ounces and measuring 21cm at birth - the same as Michelle when she was born. Grandma Deborah Beukema is from just outside of Harriston and grandfather Gabriel Medeiros is from Clifford. The new mother expressed appreciation to her friend Jackie Miller, who was with her through the labour process. photo by Patrick Raftis
Minto council approves appointments MINTO - Minto council passed a bylaw approving council and citizen appointments to committees at the Dec. 16 meeting. All council members were appointed to the committee of adjustment, which will be chaired by Mayor George Bridge. All council members will also serve on the finance committee, chaired by councillor Mary Lou Colwell, on the fire and emergency measures committee, chaired by deputy mayor Ron Faulkner, and on the public works committee, chaired by councillor Dave Turton. Turton will also represent council on the drinking water quality management standards team, which ensures municipal compliance with provincial clean water legislation is maintained. The economic development committee includes councillors Colwell, Jean Anderson and Ron Elliott, as well as citizen appointees representing various sectors: Jonathan Zettler (agriculture), Joel Koops (manufacturing), John Mock (commercial), Cheryl Fayle (education) and Hope Robertson (information technology). Minto’s parks and recreation advisory committee will be chaired by Elliott and include Turton and citizen appointees Bob McEachern, Dorothy Grotenhuis, Bill
OTTAWA - Seasonal influenza (the flu) is a serious illness that infects millions of Canadians every year. It is a common infectious respiratory disease that begins in the nose and throat. It is highly contagious and can spread rapidly from person to person. Flu cases result in approximately 12,200 hospitalizations and, on average, 3,500 deaths in Canada each year. So far this year, H3N2 influenza has been the most common strain circulating in North America. Seniors, those aged 65 and older, are usually the most affected by the H3 flu type. Symptoms Influenza typically starts with a headache, chills and cough. Those are quickly followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, running nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may also occur, especially in children. Most people will have uncomplicated influenza and recover from the flu within a week or 10 days, but some are at greater risk of developing more severe complications such as pneumonia. Who is most at risk? Some people are more likely to get seriously ill if they catch the flu, including: - people 65 years of age and older; - residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities; - children and adults (including pregnant women) with chronic medical conditions, such as cancer, cardiac disorders, asthma and morbid obesity (people with a body mass index greater than 40); - healthy children six months to five years of age; - Aboriginal Peoples; and - healthy pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy. Avoiding the flu “The seasonal influenza vaccine is safe and effective and remains the best protection against influenza viruses,” states a press release from the Public Health Agency of Canada, which is encouraging vaccination for everyone over the age of six months. “It is especially important for those who are more likely to get seriously ill or suffer complications if they catch the flu,” the agency states. Getting the flu shot every year is important because the
Raynard, Gerald Koeslag and of directors includes: councillor Colwell and citizens Hope Geoff Gunson. The property standards Robertson, Glen Hall, Ralph committee will consist of Drost, Justin McIntosh, Ryan Faulkner and citizen appoin- Koeslag, Nichola McEwan, tees George Strachan, Brad Calvin Frey and Shannon Duff. Dirksen will represent counRichardson, Dave Burns and cil on the North Wellington Kim MacKenzie. Turton will represent coun- Health Care board. Elliott will represent council on the Harriston revitalization committee, while Elliott cil on the Norgan Theatre will serve on the Palmerston board, which also includes revitalization group and citizen appointees chair Scott Anderson on the Clifford revi- McFadden, Amber Tuck, Elaine Elliott, Chris Dick, Jane talization committee. Colwell and Anderson were Toner and Delanie Toner. Minto will be representappointed to the Minto Cultural Roundtable along with citi- ed on the Maitland Valley zen appointees chair Andrew Conservation Authority by Gowan, Willa Wick, Nichola Turton and the Saugeen Valley McEwan, Peggy Raftis, Megan Conservation Authority by Wellington North councillor Raftis and Brooke McLean. Councillor Judy Dirksen Steve McCabe. Mayor George Bridge will will represent council on the Minto Farmers Market be Minto’s representative to Palmerston committee, while Westario Power. The mayor is Colwell will sit on the Harriston also an ex-officio member of all town committees. market committee. Councillor Jean Anderson was appointed to the Clifford Jamesway Manor non-profit housing corporation. Minto’s senior advisory ATV & Garden Tractor Pull committee consists of chair Sunday June 21 , 2009 @ 1:00pm Moorefield Community Center Ross Wilkie, Jim Connell, Registration begins at 11:30 am Doug Anderson, Bob Wallace, Jean Wallace, Lyle Murray, SAT. JAN. 17 & SAT. FEB. 14 Alieda Murray, Dodi Reid and 5:00pm - 9:00pm councillor Anderson. pull Moorefield Faulkner and Dirksen repre- (Only 2$5.00 atperthe Classes per Tractor/ATV) **JOYRIDING = AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION* sent council on Minto’s General Trees Community Centre Admission is $5.00/person **DAD’S are ½ Price!** Ages 5 & under are free with Adult admission for Farms committee. *Food Booth on site* *General Pull rules apply* Eat in/take out more info call Neil @ 519-638-3252 or The Launchit Minto boardForMcKague Trucking @ 519-392-6353
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vaccine is reformulated annually to protect against the most current strains of the virus expected to be circulating during flu season. This year’s flu vaccines were designed to protect against specific influenza viruses and strains that were expected to make people sick this winter. Flu viruses are constantly changing which is why a flu vaccine is needed each year. Flu vaccine is made up of the flu strains that research suggests will cause the most illness in the upcoming flu season. The influenza A H3N2 strain circulating this year appears to have changed compared to the strain chosen for this season’s vaccine. However, the vaccine can still provide some protection and remains the best way to protect against flu. It’s also important to remember that the flu vaccine protects against three or four flu viruses (depending on the type of vaccine you receive), so even when there is a less than ideal match or lower effectiveness against one virus, the vaccine will protect against the remaining two or three viruses. In addition to getting the flu shot, members of the public can protect themselves from infection during flu season by taking the following steps: - clean hands frequently; - cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand. If you use a tissue, dispose of it as soon as possible and wash your hands; - if you get sick, stay home; - keep your hands away from your face; - keep common surface areas such as doorknobs, light switches, telephones and key-
boards clean and disinfected; and - eat healthy foods and stay physically active to keep your immune system strong. Anyone elderly and at highrisk of complications or severely ill with the flu should consult a health care professional regarding early treatment with antiviral drugs to help manage the illness. It is important that antiviral drugs be started as early as possible after getting sick. Flu shots are also highly recommended for: - those in close contact with individuals at high-risk for complications (e.g. health care workers, household members, and those providing childcare to children up to five years of age); - those who provide services within closed or relatively closed environments to persons at high risk (e.g. crew on a ship); - people who provide essential community services including emergency medical responders such as paramedics, police and firefighters; and - people in direct contact during culling operations with poultry infected with avian influenza. Canadians can keep track of their influenza immunizations with ImmunizeCA, an app that helps parents store and manage their families’ vaccination records, easily access their provincial or territorial vaccination schedule as well as find timely and accurate information on the benefits of vaccination. For more information online go to Fightflu.ca or FluWatch.
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA2014-09 GLENAVILAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 and 36 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 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16
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THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as Registered Plan of Subdivision 61M-192, Lots 26 to 28, and 35 to 38. Their civic addresses are 102, 105, 106, 109, 110, 113 & 114 Ridgeview Drive.
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THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the By-law is to remove the holding symbol from 102, 106, 110 and 114 Ridgeview Drive. At the same time the holding symbol is to be added to 105, 109 and 113 Ridgeview Drive. The holding provisions are changed to reflect the transfer of sewage allocation from one area of the subdivision to another.
Giving up smoking is a New Year’s resolution people have been making, faking and breaking since the discovery of tobacco. This year, the Ontario government is providing a bit of help, or muddying the waters depending on your point of view, with some additions to the Smoke Free Ontario Act that came into force with the turning of the calendar page. Now that Ontarians can’t light up in many previously unregulated outdoor spaces, such as restaurant and bar patios, will more people give up the habit, at least in public, or just stay home? We imagine proprietors are hoping for the former. There’s also a new ban on smoking around sports fields on public property. It makes sense to ensure smoke isn’t wafting across fields and grandstands and through dugouts, especially where children are playing. However, it’s also going to make intermissions at minor hockey games a curse, rather than a blessing for many puffing parents. Watching a Zamboni make the rounds is sure to be a lot less satisfying than the quick smoke and instant analysis of the first two periods that they’ve become accustomed to. To some extent, it seems questionable to bother trying to prevent outdoor smoking in locations such as these, where anyone not wishing to be exposed to second-hand fumes has only to keep walking to remain unaffected. However, the government seems to be taking an in-fora-penny, in-for-a-pound approach this time around, no doubt to the relief of municipalities, which were beginning to come under pressure to enact similar regulations, now redundant, at a local level. The law will also effectively ban e-cigarettes wherever smoking is already prohibited, as well as banning their purchase by anyone under 19, the same age limitation as regular cigarettes. This despite that the jury is still out on whether the vapor-producing devices, used by many as a smoke cessation aid, pose a significant health risk - or any at all. So welcome to Ontario, where you can still walk into any bar and buy enough booze to knock you literally on your butt, but could now face stiff penalties for stepping outside to light one up, even if it’s fake. Patrick Raftis
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.
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Travelling on ice risky With two snowmobiles having fallen through the ice since the start of the new year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers that no ice can be considered 100 per cent safe to ride on when snowmobiling on frozen waterways. Fortunately the two drivers and two passengers in the recent incidents managed to get out of the water and make it to safety. However, police point out this is “a rare and fortunate outcome” to a type of incident that often leads to tragedy. Police advise snowmobilers making the personal choice to risk travelling on ice to wait until a marked stake line is in place and cross only when they can follow it directly from shore to shore, without stopping on the ice. While ice crossing is never a sure thing, police say snowmobilers can also reduce their risk by: - checking ice thickness and quality before riding onto any frozen water; - understanding ice conditions may vary from day to day, from hour to hour, and from place to place; - never travelling on ice alone, at night or while impaired; - avoiding slushy ice, untracked ice, or ice near moving water or dock bubblers; - watching out for obstacles like rocks, stumps, docks, ice roads and fishing huts; and - wearing a buoyant snowmobile suit and carrying ice picks. Adhering to land-based OFSC prescribed trails whenever possible offers the safest snowmobile terrain, police and club officials advise.
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).
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION, ZBA2014-10 Dennis Martin (Denco) 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 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is located in Part Lot 11, Concession 14, Geographic Township of Maryborough, with a civic address of 8309 Wellington Road 7. The property is 25 acres in size and is located immediately south of and abutting the Hamlet of Rothsay. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed zoning amendment is to permit a temporary garden suite on the property for a period of 20 years. It is also to serve as a display unit for Denco products. Zoning relief would be required as the proposed setback from the main dwelling will exceed 200 feet, the maximum allowed under Section 8.4.3 of the by-law. MAKING AN ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions on the proposed zoning by-law amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
One of Mapletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest churches In Goldstone, on Wellington Road 8, the church with its quiet cemetery, stands sentinel over the homes in the hamlet. When the William Day and Michael Norris families first settled on Lots 13 of Concessions 10 and 11 of the newly surveyed Township of Peel in 1845, there were no roads or cleared land. Their first priority was to clear land and build log shelters for their families and any animals they may have owned. Within a few years a log church was erected on part of Lot 13, Concession 10, the site of the present church. These families and oth-
ers who had settled east of the Goldstone corner were of the Wesleyan Methodist faith. By 1852 James Whale, John Grose, George and Robert Close, William Sturtridge and John Greenly, who were of the Primitive Methodist faith, had settled on the farms west of the Goldstone corner. This group built a log church on part of Lot 11, Concession 11, land donated by Mr. Metcalfe. This church was named Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church. Thus within a mile of each other there were two flourishing churches with their adjacent cemeteries. In 1863 the Goldstone Wesleyan Methodists replaced their log
building with a brick church, 30 by 40 feet, to seat 200 people. Four years later in 1867 the Ebenezer congregation demolished their log church and built a new brick building. The pews had doors on them and cushions on the seats. Each church was served by a minister in charge of several churches and by lay ministers chosen from their congregations. By the late 1880â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Methodist Churches in Canada were united. By 1893 Goldstone and Ebenezer Churches had joined with Stirton, Goshen and Shiloh to form the Stirton Circuit, served by one minister and the lay ministers from each
church. Rev. T. C. Sanderson was the minister and records show his annual salary was $600 plus $50 for horse keep. The parsonage for the minister was at Stirton. The two congregations at Goldstone continued to operate separately for some years. In about 1900 they joined forming the Goldstone Methodist Church. In November 1902 the congregation decided to build a new building on the site of the original Goldstone Church. The estimated cost was reported to be $2,500. David Downey of Drayton drew plans for the new edifice and tenders were called. Early the next year (1903)
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contracts were let to stone masons Ritchie and Stafford of Elora and David Downey for the carpentry work. The old brick building was torn down in April and by early June the corner stone for the new building was laid. The woodwork and pews were built of solid oak. Members of the congregation claimed these pews are the most comfortable of any church in the area. Lore tells us that any workers on the project that did not live in the small community could have room and board at the Robert Norris home for 15 cents per day. On Sunday, Nov. 1, 1903 the completed church was official opened with address-
es by the minister Rev, J. D. Kestle and the Reverends Moir, Shilton and Liddy. R. D. Norris of Elora, soloist and the Drayton Methodist Church choir, under the direction of Henry Irvine, supplied the music for the occasion. It was reported that the final tally of costs proved to be $4,100. Nevertheless the congregation had a fine building that still stands today, 102 years later. Goldstone Church may not be the oldest church building in Mapleton but its congregation has worshiped at this site since that first log church was erected. Submitted by Jean Campbell
Fun fundraiser - LEFT: Kara Shaw, right, and her mother, Lynda, of Fergus, entertained at the Chop House on Dec. 23. Kara, who was born blind and has been playing piano since she was two-and-ahalf, played a medley of Christmas songs. Proceeds went to assist three-year-old Evan Conway, who is battling leukemia, and his family. Organizers estimate over $2,000 was raised at the event, which included a raffle for an autographed Pittsburgh Penguins jersey. RIGHT: Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson calls the jersey winner as Mayor Neil Driscoll looks on. photos by Caroline Sealey
STRATFORD - Ethan Rabidoux was officially acclaimed as the PerthWellington NDP candidate for the federal election expected this October. Rabidoux, 31, a former CJCS radio personality was officially acclaimed at a nomination meeting at the Kiwanis Centre here on Jan. 4.
Need a little help with your New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution? by Mike Libbey Dietician Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of the year again when we try to fix what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done to ourselves from the previous year. The population is getting bigger each year by approximately two pounds per person. This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sound like a big deal, but what does it add up to in 10 or 20 years down the road? In the 1980s, 23 per cent of the population was obese and today that figure has increased to 34%. The percentage considered overweight and obese is roughly 70%. Your chance of becoming obese increases just from having a friend that is obese. The reason is that friends can influence the way we eat. We are social beings that impact the people around us. This can be because many people will have friends help them when setting up goals, which may be good, or sometimes could have a negative consequence especially if one is failing. Remember, having a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help is always nice but ultimately itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to you to succeed. Most of our challenges in maintaining good
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By Pastor Mark McCready Alma Bible Church, Alma
God calls all of us Those people that know me know I love sports. While hockey is really my first love, college football has slowly but ever so surely come to take up a significant part of my life. This first week of the new year is a dream week for college football fans. For me, this past week I have taken particular interest in a man by the name of Jim Harbaugh. He just left coaching NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers, to take on the job of coaching the Michigan Wolverines college football team. Many might look at this as a step backward - from professional sports coach to ama-
teur. So when the reporters from various sports magazines and television stations asked him why, his answer was very interesting. I would boil his response down to “following his heart.” In my opinion, this is the answer most of us give when asked by people why we do what we do. We are just following our heart. Now don’t get me wrong, there is lots to admire about Harbaugh. My concern is that if this is all any of us did, we would be in serious trouble. Following our hearts can lead us into all kinds of temptation and wrongdoing. We are leading ourselves down a path of destruction if we are doing something out of “desire,” because “it feels good” or because our heart says it’s
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okay. More and more our culture is becoming very impatient with the question of purpose. Why do we do “this” or why do we do “that”? Why do you do the job you do? Why did you marry the person you did? We don’t like the question, but to be honest, I think it is one of the best questions that we could possibly ask. At this time of year when people are thinking about life goals and New Year’s resolutions, what better question to ask ourselves than “why”? Essentially we are asking the question what is your purpose in life? I arranged a few weeks ago for a young man to come and preach at Alma Bible Church. In his message he took us to the story of Moses and the burning bush. From that story we see
a man who is being called by God. This is the beginning of the story where God calls on Moses to be the person to become the leader of Israel and to take them out of slavery in Egypt and into a new land, into a new country and begin again. A daunting task, no doubt. Many of us would freeze at the very thought. But Moses doesn’t just freeze, he has all kinds of reasons for not doing it. He questions, he challenges and he doubts. If you read the text you will see what I mean. You can almost visualize Moses saying, “Sure great idea, but who are you? Who do I tell them sent me? How can I do this? I am not a leader. I am not a speaker.” The excuses from Moses are plenty.
When the conversation was done, Moses conceded to the will of God. He didn’t follow his heart, but instead he chose to follow God. I wonder what it would have looked like if Moses had followed his heart. Likely he would have gone back to his wife, and spent his remaining years enjoying the pleasures of life. Regrettably this is us, too. God presents so many opportunities for us to follow and serve Him, but often we turn away and instead follow our hearts. It is so much easier to be consumed by the joys and tribulations of our lives and not give consideration to the fact that God desires for each of us to reach out beyond ourselves and minister to the needs of those around us. My question for all of you
reading this article is this: what has God called you to do? Have you responded to God, have you ignored him, or like Moses have you tried making excuses? Please understand, I believe that God is calling every one of us. I believe that he calls on each of us and asks us to follow Him. Are you listening? Have you responded to Him? There is great gain for the person who resolves to live his or her life for God (answering the why we do what we do question). I am not saying that life will be easier, but it sure will be more satisfying. Having a clarity of purpose, living for God alone, gives you that amazing feeling of contentment and fulfillment.
Mother’s poem inspires new children’s book by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - A poem written by local author Glynis Belec’s mother was the inspiration for Belec’s latest children’s book. “Mom, wrote a poem during the war with her military mates,” said Belec. “She shared the poem with me as a child. I never forgot one of the characters named Galloping Gus. “In Mom’s poem Gus was a military jeep.” The name stayed with Belec for years until she decided to write her own story titled Galloping Gus, in which Gus is a bus that loves to splash and play in puddles, much to the chagrin of his careful driver Simon McGiver. One night while pretending to be asleep, Gus imagines how he will soon be all muddy. “Galloping Gus contains a little friction, a measure of forgiveness, lots of laughs and a determined big yellow school bus who loves to take kids for a ride,” Belec explained. Sarah Nickel and Belec’s
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brother John Latham, both Ontario residents, joined forces to illustrate the book, while Kitchener native Carolyn Wilker shared her editing skills. Amanda Newton of
Palmerston was involved in cover design, illustration formatting and copy. The book was published by Maranda Reprographics, Calgary, Alberta. Suitable for children ages 3
Inspiration - Glynis Belec and her grandchildren Jocelyn and Trenton Newton of Palmerston check out the local author’s newest book Galloping Gus. The book is dedicated to Belec’s grandchildren, whom she says provide her with inspiration. submitted photo
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6638 Wellington Rd. 10, RR#3 Moorefield
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Books Accounting & Office Services Helping you get things done! - Small business - Personal - Agricultural
Tender loving care for the four-legged member of your family. Professional quality at country prices.
By appointment only Inquiries Welcome
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Clean Field Services Inc.
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NEW BUILDINGS
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10 WELLINGTON ST. NORTH UNIT 1, DRAYTON
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7668 Eighth Line R.R.#2 Drayton N0G 1P0
Affordable boarding available. Ride year round in our indoor arena.
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New driving Simulator offered with every course!
Only Area Driving School that offers 11 Hrs of in-car instruction!
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