Drayton Community News January 10, 2014

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Township assumes subdivision by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - Mapleton Township has agreed to final assumption of the Drayton Heights subdivision Phase 5a. In a Dec. 10 report to council engineers from R.J. Burnside and Associates recommended the municipality agree to the developer’s request for final assumption and release of remaining securities retained by the township. “We believe that the subdivision works are performing satisfactorily, are serving their intended use and are in a position to be considered for final assumption by the township,� states the report. It notes the temporary skateboard area set up by local residents in the cul de sac at the end of Maple Street “continues to be an issue. “This cannot be a permanent location for this facility and we understand the township has been undergoing review of potential alternative locations,� the engineers state. ‘There is a future residential phase still to be constructed and the road right of way in this location is required to facilitate road access. It is our understanding that township staff will be working at addressing this issue and therefore we have not required the developer to remove the items as a requirement for our final assumption recommendation.� The engineers also note the topsoil stockpile in the subdivision has been “substantially reduced� and is now situated on land designated for a future phase of development. The remaining topsoil has been leveled out and is to be used in the remaining phases. The engineers’ recommendations, accepted by council at the meeting, state the township will: - verify all administrative matters; - verify with the township solicitor that all legal matters have been addressed; - obtain a $5,000 deposit from the developer to ensure items related to street trees and potential restoration adjacent to recently-repaired sidewalks are addressed in the spring; - grant final acceptance of the works in Drayton Heights Phase 5a Subdivsion releasing the remaining securities being held (subject to receiving the $5,000 deposit); and - assume the responsibility of hydro costs related to street lighting currently being paid for by Activa Holdings Inc.

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WELLINGTON CTY. A major winter storm struck southwestern Ontario this week, playing havoc with traffic around the county and creating “life threatening conditions� across the region. Heavy snowfalls began moving into the area on Jan. 5 and turned heavy overnight on Sunday. By Monday morning, Environment Canada had issued a blizzard warning. Local snowfall amounts of 15 to 30cm were considered “quite possible� in snow

squalls by Tuesday, according to a press release issued by the County of Wellington on Monday morning. “A combination of the dangerous snow squalls with extreme wind chills of minus 35 to minus 40 will produce frequent blizzard conditions this afternoon and tonight,� the county stated in the release. “Frequent to widespread very low to nil visibilities with near whiteout conditions are expected especially in exposed areas during the snow squalls.� Environment Canada warn-

ings indicated a combination of a fresh heavy snowfall with intense snow squalls and bitter wind chills posed, “a lifethreatening risk for anyone outside for any duration, or stranded in vehicles if roads become snow-blocked.� Travellers were advised to ensure they had an adequate car emergency kit and ample fuel if travelling any distance. The blizzard conditions were expected to slowly ease somewhat on Tuesday although the snow squalls and blowing Continued on page 3

CATS team disbands after hosting final seminar on sexual abuse Hitting the ice - Among those taking part in some holiday skating at the PMD Arena on Jan. 3 were, from left: Mallorie Jack, Lizzy Klosa and Daphne Culp. photo by Patrick Raftis

GRCA properties damaged by December ice storm CAMBRIDGE - The late December ice storm has resulted in a massive cleanup job on Grand River Conservation Authority properties. As of Jan. 3, just two GRCA parks were open, and only for ice fishing: Shade’s Mills, Avenue Road in Cambridge and Belwood Lake near Fergus. Shade’s opened Jan. 3 for fishing and will be open from 8am to 4:30pm on weekdays and 8am to 5pm on weekends. Ice hut rentals begin Saturday. Belwood Lake has been open since late December and is available daily from 8am to 3:30pm. Two other parks that offer winter activities remain closed, while GRCA staff assess damage and remove downed or hanging branches and trees: Laurel Creek, Westmount Road, Waterloo and Pinehurst Lake, Pinehurst Road, north of Paris. Three nature centres have been open for winter day camps during the holidays: Laurel Creek in Waterloo, Guelph Lake and Apps Mill (Brantford). With the return of school classes at these three nature centres and a fourth at Shade’s Mills in Cambridge, staff are working to ensure that all areas used by students are available for programs. All other GRCA trails, parks, and natural areas remain closed due to the threat posed to visitors. Branches and trees that were damaged during the

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ice storm continue to fall and there is a risk that visitors could be hurt by falling debris. GRCA staff are aware some people are going into these areas to remove downed branches so they can use the properties. However, hanging branches and trees still pose a danger so the GRCA is asking the public to stay out of the areas. The closed facilities as of Jan. 3 included: - Elora-Cataract Trailway, Cambridge-Paris Rail-Trail, SC Johnson Trail (Paris to Brantford) and Brantford-Hamilton Rail-Trail; and - other GRCA paid-admission parks, which are normally closed for the winter are: Conestogo Lake, Elora Gorge, Elora Quarry, Guelph Lake, Rockwood, Brant and Byng. In its cleanup efforts, the GRCA has been giving priority to securing hundreds of residential properties on its land. Most of these are cottages at Belwood Lake and Conestogo Lake parks. Trees have fallen on cottages and taken out power lines, making the cottage areas unsafe to visit. Thousands of trees on GRCA property have fallen or been damaged, many of them in areas that are usually open to the public. Dozens of GRCA staff, supplemented by outside tree and electrical contractors, have been working on ice storm damage.

DRAYTON The Community Awareness Training Seminar (CATS) team held its last seminar entitled Open Our Hearts/ Breaking the Silence on Nov. 16. “The CATS Team was formed in November 2009 to provide our community with educational seminars pertaining to mental illness and related issues,� said CATS chair Jim Curry. “We have hosted several seminars since the first seminar in the spring of 2010, and we can tell from the feedback received that these sessions have been a positive impact on many lives. Several members of the team have

served since the inception and with the difficulty of recruiting new members it has been decided to discontinue the CATS. Team. ‘‘I would like to say a personal thanks to everyone who served on our team over the years. The support of individuals, service providers, and churches made this all possible.� Curry also thanked the local media for support in promoting the seminars. At the Nov. 16 seminar, Susan Winter Fledderus, clinical therapist with Shalem Mental Health Network, was the keynote speaker and the focus was on the topic of sexual abuse. She stated that

sexual abuse is defined as “the exploitation of another or any sexual intimacy forced upon another, for the sexual stimulation or gratification of the abuser. All sexual activity without consent, regardless of age, is a criminal offence.� Fledderus went on to mention “that sexual abuse of children and youth occurs when an older child, adolescent or adult takes advantage of a younger child or youth for sexual purposes.� She stated that one in four girls are sexually abused before the age of 18 and one in six boys are abused before age 18. Statistics Canada reported that in 2007 “58% of sexual Continued on page 3

Snowy scene - Numerous snowfalls, combined with a bit of sunshine, created this scenic image along Sideroad 14 in Mapleton Township recently. photo by Patrick Raftis

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Bethel edges Community and blanks Listowel in recent local hockey action

BETHEL 5 COMMUNITY 4 The first period ended in a draw with each team scoring a single goal. Joe Clemmer scored for Community with a low shot along the ice that beat the swooping glove of the goaltender. Delmer Frey assisted. Bethel tied the game with Tim Bauman sending Brock Shoemaker down the ice on a breakaway and he fired a shot into the top corner. Community took the lead late in the second period. Fresh off a power play, the continuing scramble at the net resulted in Clemmer snapping the puck into the short side corner. Gerald Martin assisted. Bethel stormed back to even the score again in the dying seconds of the period. Steve Wideman and Mike Veens set up Zach Bauman at the left face-off circle. Bauman blasted

a low shot along the ice to send the puck to the back of the net. Bethel took the lead for the first time in the game early in the third period. A two-on-one rush ended with a low slap shot by Brandon Shoemaker to roll the puck through the pads. Assisted by Mike Veens and Brock Shoemaker. Bethel went on to add an insurance goal. Steve Wideman started the play with a pass to send Brock Shoemaker deep into the Community end. A pass from behind the net gave Brandon Shoemaker a shot into the open corner for the goal. Community came back with two goals in less than a minute to tie the game back up. Sam Bauman scored with a tip in, and Tanner Hackbart snapped in a centring pass to tie the game. Assists were earned by Delmer Frey, Tony Martin, Joe Clemmer and Gerald Martin.

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The tie was short-lived. Bethel stormed back late in the period. Brock and Brandon Shoemaker teed up Mike Veens at the point. Veens rifled a slap shot to send the puck to the back of the net and win the game. DRAYTON 8 LISTOWEL 4 Listowel outshot Drayton in the first period and was rewarded with a two goal lead. Phil Shantz stepped into a loose puck and wired a shot into the top corner for the opening goal. The second goal came with hard wrist shot by Curtis Wagler to the blocker side. Travis Kuepfer assisted. Drayton came back in the second period to take the lead with four unanswered goals. Mark Scholten scored the first two to even the game. Robyn Curry stuffed in the go-ahead goal and Eric Deckers snapped in a wrist shot for the insurance goal. Assists were earned by Scott Nieuwland, Eric Deckers, Mark Timmerman, and Jerry Robous. Listowel edged back into the game with a goal early in the third. Josh Shantz threaded a pass across the crease and brother Phil snapped the puck home. Drayton responded with four goals before Listowel added one more in the dying

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conditions and insist on traveling in excess of the posted speed limit. There is simply no logical rationale for this type of driving behavior,” states Sergeant David Rektor. Police point out winter driving requires a degree of enhanced operational skills. It also requires your vehicle be equipped for winter with winter tires, new wiper blades and and that it be mechanically

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assisted by Tim Freeman and Gary Martin. Community took the lead in the second. Once again, Clemmer and Martin worked the puck around the net to set up Hackbart at the open corner. A quick release gave Hackbart the goal. Floradale poured it on in the third period, out shooting Community 19 to 4. But it was the final shot that made the difference. With eight seconds left on the clock, Brendan Jefferson blasted a shot into the pads and snapped the rebound into the net to even the score and salvage the point for first place Floradale. BETHEL 4 LISTOWEL 0 Three quick Bethel goals in the first period made it look like it was going to be a blow out. However, Listowel settled the game down to keep the second and most of third periods scoreless. Caleb Bauman scored the first goal from the opening face-off. Kyle Martin and Brock Shoemaker added the other goals late in the period, assisted by Brandon Shoemaker and Jim Wideman. Bethel added one more goal late in the third. Caleb Bauman sent a pass across the crease and Brock Shoemaker tipped the puck into the open corner.

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sound. “We are well into winter and there seems to be continuous number of drivers crashing their vehicles. In the majority of collisions speed is the leading contributing factor,” police stated in a Jan. 2 press release. “It doesn’t matter if you’re driving a transport truck, an SUV, a pick up or sedan, if you’re speeding and the roads are snow covered or slippery,

you are likely going to crash at some point. This puts everyone at risk; other motorists, police, fire, ambulance and everyone else that has to help out,” the release continues. “We can all drive better in 2014. Make sure common sense in good supply before you turn your vehicle on and begin to drive. Good driving habits have to start with you,” police urge.

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an unexpected tie with second place Drayton. Missionary opened the game midway through the first with a goal, but Drayton tied the score in the dying seconds. Brandon Bults rifled a slap shot on net and Dave Scholten snapped the rebound in for the Missionary goal. Pat Landman stepped into a loose puck and sizzled a low shot along the ice to tie the game up for Drayton. The tie held until late in the third periooals d. A quick pass by Bryan Deen sent Brady Franklin with a break away. Franklin skated down the right boards and rifled a slap shot under the pads of the net minder for the goal. Drayton stormed back as Eric Deckers and Robyn Curry created a scurry at the net and Brandon Rumph blasted a shot through the crowd to end the game in a tie. COMMUNITY 2 FLORADALE 2 The first period looked as though it would remain scoreless. But with less than two minutes left on the score clock, the teams exchanged goals for a 1-1 tie. Tanner Hackbart snapped a shot from the slot for the Community goal, assisted by Cal Martin and Joe Clemmer. Dan Martin answered for Floradale with a goal less than a minute later,

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minute of the game.The Drayton goals were scored by Rob DeWeerd, Eric Deckers, Robyn Curry, and Mark Timmerman. Assists went to Robyn Curry, Rob DeWeerd, Jerry Robous, Eric Deckers and Mark Scholten. The final Listowel goal was snagged by Trevor Streicher. FLORADALE 7 MISSIONARY 0 A solid game by Floradale resulted in a shut out victory and a continued hold on first place in the regular season standings. Floradale scored three goals in first period. They added only more goal in the second, but three more in the third. Tim Freeman led the charge with two goals and one assist. Josh Martin, Javon Martin, and Nick Martin each had a goal and an assist. Mike Martin, and Brendan Jefferson scored the other two goals. Dan Martin earned two assists, with Ryan Weber, Ryan Martin and Tim Martin each earning one. Jason Newton held back seventeen shots to earn his third shut out of the season. Each shut out has been against Missionary and all three games ended in a 7-0 victory. MISSIONARY 2 DRAYTON 2 A strong game by fifthplace Missionary resulted in

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community calendar January 13: Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society Annual Meeting & Potluck Supper Social: 6:30pm, Supper: 7:00pm. Drayton Agricultural Hall, 49 Elm Street, Drayton. Guest Speaker: Tyler Robinson Silver Medal Arm Wrestling Champion. Drayton Youth Centre: Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00pm.

SaturDAY, January 11 Tykes vs. Centre Wellington Flames Red, 12:00pm Public Skating, 2:45pm-4:20pm Mapleton Minto 81’s vs. Elora Rocks, 6:00pm sunDAY, January 12 Snipaz vs. Heat, 12:00pm Novice R vs. Milverton, 3:15pm Atom LL vs. Hanover Falcons 1, 4:15pm wednesDAY, January 15 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am Adult Skating, 12:00pm thursDAY, January 16 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am Adult Skating, 12:00pm

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Legion announces contest winners

DRAYTON Royal Canadian Legion Branch 416 in Drayton recently presented certificates to winners of the branch’s annual Remembrance Day Essay and Poster Competition. Drayton Legion Branch 416 president Doug Foell presented the certificates to the winners from local schools. More contest coverage on page 6.

Intermediate Essay Category - 3rd Josie Hiddema, 2nd Erika Rumph, 1st Annelies Mohle, all of Community Christian School in Drayton. submitted photos

Colour Poster Category - Honourable mention Annelies Mohle, 3rd Cody DeWeerd 2nd Jenna Duimering and 1st Josie Hiddema, all of Community Christian School.

Junior Essay - 1st Jaime Koetsier, 2nd Karissa Geerlinks, 3rd Nicole Hiddema, all of Community Christian School.

Intermediate Black and White Poster - 3rd Allie Shantz (absent from photo, Drayton Heights PS) 2nd Josie Hiddema, 1st Collin Roubos, both of Community Christian School.

Junior Colour Poster - 3rd Karissa Geerlinks, 2nd Adrianne Cosens, 1st Roy Hoffman, all of Community Christian School.

Junior Black and White Poster - 3rd Riley Lalonde, 2nd Cassie Hobbs (Absent), 1st Landon Dageneur, all of Drayton Heights Public School.

Local CATS team disbands after hosting final seminar FROM PAGE ONE assault victims were under the age of 18, with children under 12 accounting for 25%.” The Department of Justice Canada reports that 90 to 98% of child abuse is by someone the child knows; 30 to 40% is incest and 50% is abuse by someone outside the family whom they know and trust, 40% of which involves older or larger children perpetrating against other children they know. Fledderus went on to report that 90% of the offenders are male, and that disabled children suffer five times more abuse than those who are not disabled. It is not uncommon that up to 30 infractions are committed before the abuser is identified. It was noted that 73% of child abuse victims do not tell anyone about the abuse for at least a year, and 45% of victims do not tell anyone for at least five years. This traumatic experience can be very life changing and symptoms may

Ice storm FROM PAGE ONE snow were considered likely to continue in many areas. The weather forced the closure of many roads - including Highway 6 from Fergus to Mount Forest - and facilities throughout the county. Garbage and recycling collection in Minto and Mapleton was posptoned until Jan. 11. The county also closed the Harriston library and the Palmerston Child Care and Learning Centre due the the weather.

include: regression of behaviour to an earlier stage, change in social behaviour (withdrawn or acting out), fear of being touched, easily startled or vigilant, unexplained bruises or marks, self-injuring, trouble concentrating and the list goes on. If these symptoms suddenly become apparent then it is important to discuss this with the child. It is important that parents are open to hearing a child’s opinions about anything; the child will more likely be able to speak up about an abuser, and to see parents as “safe adults” to talk to. Fledderus went on to explain how to handle a disclosure of sexual abuse: stay calm

and listen; offer reassurance that the one abused has done nothing wrong; be supportive; gather only essential facts; tell the child what will happen next; report to Children’s Aid Society or police; and make specific notes. She also provided recommendations about what children need to know in order to be more aware: - scientific names of all their body parts; - information about sex and sexual abuse; - clear ways to communicate about proper and inappropriate touching; - that “no” means no; - that they can expect to have their boundaries respect-

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Primary Colour Poster Category - 2nd Jesse Bowman (Drayton Heights PS), 1st Bryce Gray (Maryborough Public School, Moorefield), 3rd Amy Cosens (Community Christian School).

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Pressure to borrow a disturbing trend A disturbing trend is being revealed with each new funding announcement to municipalities from the province. Whether unconditional grants from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) or specific project funding through infrastructure initiatives, language used in the government’s notifications to municipalities indicates the province is targeting it’s funding these days to those “with more challenging fiscal circumstances.” While there’s some merit in the concept of helping those that need it most, there’s also the risk that municipalities who are turned down for funding might begin to wonder why they work as hard at they do to balance the books. Already, some are indicating they feel they are being penalized for being good managers. The Township of Mapleton was recently turned down for a grant to construct a water tower in Drayton under the Small, Rural and Northern Municipality Infrastructure Fund because, as finance director Yufang Du explained, “other applicants have more challenging economic conditions.” “Both staff and council have worked extremely hard not to have debt and now we’re getting turned down for it,” stated Mapleton CAO Patty Sinnamon at the Dec. 10 council meeting. Mapleton also took a hit in OMPF funding again this year, with the province reducing the township’s share of this unconditional funding pie by $189,000. At the same time it squeezes the fiscal pipeline municipalities have come to rely on, the provincial government is encouraging municipalities to consider taking on debt to fund major projects as a means of avoiding extreme real time hikes in taxation. Comments from municipal officials at recent council meetings make it clear the province considers borrowing a very legitimate option for municipalities in a fiscal position to obtain credit. Granted, historically low interest rates in recent years have made borrowing less onerous, but it still looks like a case of the province finding new ways to cut its own deficit on the backs of municipalities. It’s a dangerous game because, unlike the province, municipalities have no one to download their debt onto, aside from local taxpayers, should it get out of hand. Patrick Raftis

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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 Lot 7, Survey Loughran’s, Geographic Township of Maryborough. It is also known as 34 McGivern Street, Moorefield. The area of land subject to the amendment consists of approximately 0.10 ha (0.24 acres) and is occupied by an older, two storey residence. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands from a Central Commercial (C1) Zone to a Residential Zone. The zoning amendment is being requested in order to meet the conditions of sale for the property as a residential use. 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

Annual Indexing of Development Charges • Pursuant to Township by-law 2009-060, the Township’s development charges will be adjusted on January 1st, 2014, without amendment to the by-law, in accordance with the most recent annual change in the Statistics Canada Quarterly “Construction Price Statistics”. • Effective January 1, 2014, development charges will be as set out below: Service

Residential ($/dwelling Unit) Single-Detached Dwelling & Semi-Detached Dwelling

NON-Residential

Apartments Apartments Multiple 2 Bedrooms + Bachelor & Dwellings 1 Bedroom

per s.f. of Gross Floor Area) EXEMPTION - properties serviced with water and wastewater

Township Wide Services Roads and Related Fire Protection Service Outdoor Recreation Services Indoor Recreation Services

923

635

1,189

1.05

122

68

47

88

0.07

326

180

124

232

0.02

1,349

747

514

961

0.09

371

206

140

265

0.19

3,835

2,124

1,460

2,735

1.42

1,869

1,034

711

1,330

1.02

Administration Total: Township Wide Services

1,667

Urban Services Wastewater Services Water Services

1,415

783

538

1,009

0.77

Total Urban Services

3,284

1,817

1,249

2,339

1.79

grand total - Rural Area

3,835

2,124

1,460

2,735

1.42

grand total Urban Area (Drayton)

7,119

3,941

2,709

5,074

3.21

Grand Total Urban Area (Moorefield)

5,704

3,158

2,171

4,065

2.44

• Current rates will be in effect for permits issued by December 31, 2013 • Questions relating to the Township’s Development Charges by-law can be directed to: Finance Department at 519-638-3313 ext 22

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society theonLegislative Assembly, ting out of theInns requirements for of Municipal keep hand a sufficient supkeeping and Taverns, Municipalelections bylaws of the Crown, judges, of conditions the coun- officers townships ply of provender and food for and governance of settling the When thethetownships and the of and theShop townships, cities, coroners, of Maryborough Peel ties, horses andgaolers, beasts keepers of draught on which and Tavern villages that make upand Mapleton of tocorrection, were first first established, settled theythewere, belonging the personspriests, using Licensesvillage are toand be police grantedvilin houses first towns, ministers of the therein. of the Village clergymen, as now,councils within and Wellington his inn or tavern. the Corporation elected village lages of No. any5 was denomination, Of particular interest, at gospel County, united with of Drayton.” Bylaw significant trustees which had thewas task of orgaattorneys, leastBylaw to me,No. were4 the provisions Waterloo and Grey government Counties. as it provided, “For solicitors, the good required that barristers, nizing municipal practice, of members of the General Municipal Act in 1850 both the Maryborough government the Village of an the innkeeper or shopkeepby Inappointing necessary in profession, professors the election of council the municiand Peel Drayton and for the better preser must petition for medical officers and were passingrepresented bylaws for for teachers of morals universities, councils.have his premises and by O’Callaghan at pal ervation of good within a license, the Cornelius good of the citizens they schools,It all To be aand candidate town- colleges county council. the said and Village.” hadmill29 inspected declaredforsuitable represented. andsetting firemen to municipal council, one ers, The first reeve clauses outbelonging such things in writing by the inspector, Recently, a printed copy of ship regular fireweight company. male, 21 approved years of any Maryborough was 6, passed Hugh had as the proper of loaves have tohisbeapplication bylaws No. 4, 5 and, To beThat eligible to vote one a British of subject, andand be of bread. Hollingshead (1851)Council and age, was two and four by resolution council, by Drayton Village to respectively. be male, 21Inspectors years of forlicense their own of had O’Callaghan the firsttoreeve pounds pay a yearly fee use, of $30 in 1875, waswas donated the possessed, land owner described dwelling house and age, of Peel. (1850) werea to seize and(asdestroy all each tavern license certifiMapleton Historical Society. aforfreehold a candidate) or a tenant, ground township. Legislation passed in lot tainted and unwholesome meat, cateofand a feeinofthe$75 for each for Martin Fox, Drayton and the Those exempt from serv- resident 1850 amended the across General poultry, in fishtheormunicipality other articlesfor if license certificate. date 1878 are written the shop previous 12for month perionaddition municipal council Municipal Act, No changing the ing In found or offered sale within each inn orwere tav- the top of the page. doubt Mr. the date This of theclause writ members districts or counties, andatsetthe before municipality. ern persons owner over must 60, have at all od Fox, the keeper of an inn on all the corner of Main and Union times at least one commodious would address those rotten Streets, was most interested in room, separate from the bar eggs or rancid butter that may No. 4, a bylaw “For prescrib- rooms, for the accommoda- have been traded at the general ing Rules and Regulations for tion of travelers and guests and stores. July FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Organizers of the Mapleton municipality’s five-year roads Rodeo said the inaugural event and bridges plan, parks and was a terrific start to what they recreation master plan, water hope will become an annuand wastewater issues and the al tradition in the township. new corporate strategic plan. An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 June people took part in a variety Sometime between May 25 of events from July 5 to 7 - a and 31 the pitching machine total that may have been even and baseballs were removed higher were it not for some wet from the batting cage at the weather on the last day. Drayton ball diamond. Local resident Tyler No one was injured when Robinson became a national a pontoon plane flipped over champion. Robinson won while landing on Conestogo the disabled division at the Lake. Wellington County OPP Canadian Arm Wrestling reported officers responded to Championships in Timmins on a report of a float plane that had flipped over on the lake while Playing for Canada - Drayton’s June 29, placing first in both landing on June 3 at around Victoria Rumph, left, played the left and right arm catego9:22am. with Canada’s national women’s ries. The 2013 Terry Fox Run Reapers of Hope, a volun- softball team in 2013, while teer organization which turns Moorefield’s Lydia Kalbfleisch, was scheduled for Sept. 15. excess produce from Canadian was selected to play for Canada Lead organizer Louise Ellis fields into meals for those in at the Maccabi Games in Israel. noted almost $25,000 was raised in 2012 for much-needneed in Third World countries, opened a facility in Moorefield. was named to Canada’s na- ed cancer research. Tenders for the 2013 proA fun family evening of tional women’s softball team by gram of sidewalk and curb fastpitch softball was held at Softball Canada on June 21. 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 All-Stars. DinnerPerth at MPS - In December, Maryborough Public School students enjoyed a Christmas dinner put on Council remained reluctantThe full meal included turkey and ham, mashed potatoes, veggies and by the school’s parent council. to sign“Iton a plan toget share buns. is atowonderful together to build community within our beautiful school,” noted teacher aLori source water risk manageAlbrecht. submitted photo ment official (RMO) with other Wellington municipalities, despite assurances the county will be funding the position on an ongoing basis. Victoria Rumph of Drayton

of summons for was the aelection. Public health concern Females not allowed to in that it were was unlawful for any vote, personbut whocould may be be property infected owners, in which their with small-pox or case any other husbands entitled to vote. infectiouswere disease or sickness Theinto Collector’s Roll highwas to go public streets, used voter’s list waysas orthe places. Elections were stated to beitheld Another clause was on the first of January unlawful forMonday any person to proin every The Returning mote the year. spreading of smallOfficers hiscontagious deputy or pox or anyand other deputies to hold a poll infectiouswere disease by inoculaat tiona orconvenient otherwise. place in the township. No person was to allow any The or poll “comsewage tub was water toto remain mence 11 o’clock and on anyatsidewalk or A.M., foot path held until P.M., may in any part4 of the and premises be adjourned until by 10 him, o’clock owned or occupied her A.M. next day, and continue or them. till Morals 4 in the afternoon of such were addressed by prohibiting any person to indecently expose his or her person by washing or bathing in any public and waterrepair in or were near construction reviewed by Mapleton council at the July 9 meeting. A total of seven tenders were received with the low tender being submitted by GJR TORONTO - Ontario is Construction of Kitchener, offering moreLtd. services online. at aGoing bid price of is$73,991 online a safe, plus reliHST. The tohigh bid waiting was preable way avoid in sented Nes-CreteinCanada, line andby travelling winter RR 5, Stratford, a bid price weather, states aatJan. 3 press of $114,247 HST. release from plus ServiceOntario. A re-discovered Online services pioneer and cemetery Drayton was slatresources in at ServiceOntario.ca, ed to be declared an official include: burial ground by your the provincial - renewing driver’s agency licence;in charge of funeral and burial services. The - renewing yourdiscovery licence occurred during excavation plate sticker; of a- building lotyour in a newborn Drayton registering subdivision Dec. 17, 2012. using the on 4-in-1 Newborn Wellington Bundle; OPP reported at the time- changing that initially two pieces of your address; wood were dug up which ap-

second day; unlessduring the returnthe municipality daying that all lightofficers hours. Itshall was see unlawful to the intending to vote keepelectors a bawdy house, house of have had aorfair opportunity of ill fame common gaming being polled, and one fullexpohour or play house. Indecent at one drunkenness, time shall have elapsed sure, disorderly and no qualified shall conduct, profaneelector swearing during that insulting time givelanguage or tenor grossly der free access being werehisallvote, prohibited. allowed, case he were may Publicin which nuisances close the elections at 4 o’clock addressed by prohibiting perP.M. theengage first day, or at any sons to in charivaries, time beforepeaceable that hour inhabiton the to annoy second ants by day.” blowing horns, ringing There were tofiring be five counbells, shouting, guns or cillors for the township. settingelected off fireworks. It was Atunlawful the firsttomeeting after even ride or drive the election the atcouncillors (horses or oxen) a furious were elect, from pace intothe streets or atamongst a faster themselves, reeve across as Headany of rate than a a walk bridge spanning any river or creek. Bylaw No. 6 provided for “regulating peared to be parttheof impounda coffin. Further investigation revealed the remains of a 1900s-era pioneer burial ground. August Council to go - getting adecided used vehicle ahead with apackage; switch toand metered information water use aincopy Drayton and - getting of a birth,

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Council and who wouldSheep, reping of Horses, Cattle, resent the township Pigs, Geese, Ducks at andcounty other council. Poultry; and defining the duties By thekeepers.” late 1800s the reeve of Pound wasAnimals elected by the fowl majority of and found votes of the electors. running at large in the streets, Elections continued to be road and lanes of the village held untilimpounded the midwere annually to be kept 1900s, when the for by the keeper until term the premunicipal council was damages changed scribed fines and any to twopaid. years. were Any animals or fowl Now council for a impounded wereistoelected be supplied four-year term. with water and food in suffiBoth Maryborough and Peel cient quantities. history books list A review of the members amended of municipalAct, council from Municipal passed bytheir the incorporation until the year of province of Upper Canada in publication, 1998. 1850, shows that municipal submitted Jeanwere Campbell councils of the by time diligent in following the provincial provisions empowering them to make bylaws for the betterment of their communities. submitted Township by Jean Campbell Moorefield. council approved the move at the July 23 meeting, following the presentation of a water and wastewater rate study by Watson and then deathAssociates. or marriageCouncil certificate. instructed to proceed Many staff services are with also availableContinued by phone.on next page

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What is salvation? Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Let’s discuss a word heard often but often not truly understood: salvation. I myself have a lot of questions about this topic. My first question is, “Is salvation important?” Well, let’s see, if I understand God’s Word correctly, before salvation we are totally depraved and hopeless, lost in sin, under condemnation and

under the wrath of God. But I also understand from God’s Word that, in salvation, we move from sin to righteousness, from wrath to acceptance, from slavery to victory over sin and from death to life, not to mention the innumerable daily blessings we receive. My second question is, “How is salvation conveyed to us?” Well, God brings salvation to us through the declaration and application of the Gospel (good news). Romans 1:16 and 17 says this: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of

God is revealed - a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” There are two things we need to know about salvation. First, the offer is open to everyone and second, its effectiveness is for those who simply believe. How does salvation work? My third question is, “How does salvation work?” Here are three suggestions: - it gives us what we must have in order to stand before God: righteousness; - it shows us that God is not changeable or fickle. He can be counted on to keep the agreement He’s made in His covenant with us; and - it requires of us the only

thing we can give to God: faith. My fourth question is, “Is Christ’s death and resurrection important?” Here are my thoughts on that one. The death and resurrection of Christ is foretold numerous times in the Old Testament. One of these is in Isaiah 53:47, which says, “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way;

and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.” It is also prominent in the New Testament. One fifth of the Gospels are concerned with the three days surrounding Christ’s death and one out of every 53 New Testament verses mentions the event. Death and resurrection Jesus death and resurrection was the main reason why Jesus came to earth; it is the main theme of the Gospel, it has, is and always will be of supreme interest in heaven and it is

essential to our salvation. My fifth question is, “What are the results of Christ’s death and resurrection?” My though on this is that through Christ’s death and resurrection we are saved. For, by this event, we are redeemed from the curse of the law, on the basis of this event we have eternal life and because of this event the blood of Christ daily cleanses us from sin. In addition to all this is the fact through the death and resurrection of Christ the whole world is reconciled, Satan is cast out of his position of power and influence – hence we are delivered from the fear of death which comes from Satan – and the universe can and will have peace, forever.

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(six men and four women) and will be staged in late April with rehearsals beginning midJanuary. A read through will be held at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Jan. 13 at 7:30pm and the casting will be held on Jan. 14 at 7:30pm, also at the theatre, located at 68 Elora Street South, Harriston. For information contact Patrick Smith at 519-338-5391.

by Mark Funk MAPLETON - After the second major ice storm in a year, there are many damaged trees on the landscape. Some of them may be safety hazards, some are impeding laneways and farm equipment, and others are simply an eyesore. If you are wondering how to address the ice-damaged trees and woody debris on your property, there are a number of factors to consider. First, can the tree be repaired or should it be removed? If a tree has extensive damage (e.g. the top or one side of the tree has broken off) it may not be worth keeping. It can be very expensive to have an arborist repair a tree properly. Nobody likes cutting down a useful, mature tree, but in some situations it is better to take it down and replace it with a more suitable species. If the damage is not extensive, you must decide if you are capable of doing the necessary repairs or if an arborist should be called. Small limbs can be removed easily with pruning shears or a pole-lopper. Power equipment should never be used from a ladder or in a tree where firm footing is not available. Re-

moving large or hanging limbs should be left to a professional. Broken branches should be removed. Do not leave a large stub, as this can promote rot and decay. You also do not want to make the cut too close to the stem. This will result in a large wound which is also an entry point for decay. Corrective pruning to improve the shape of damaged trees is best done now, in winter. They will respond quickly when they start growing again in spring. Be careful not to remove more than one third of a tree’s branches. This could seriously diminish the tree’s ability to recover. If a tree is being removed, always consider replacing it. Trees add a lot of value to the area landscape, and it would be a shame to lose trees and their benefits to an ice storm without replacing them. For more specific pruning guidelines, visit http://www. grandriver.ca/forestry/PruningTreesAndShrubs.pdf Mark Funk is a forestry specialist with Trees for Mapleton and the Grand River Conservation Authority. He can be reached at 519-621-2761 or mfunk@grandriver.ca

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Tanis Cowan knew a great MYC’s interactive system music opportunity when she motivates and engages parents saw it five years ago, after and children, nurturing family PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, January 2014 bonds and 10, delivering valuable being introduced to a unique program called Music for co-learning experiences while developing a firm, fundamental Young Children (MYC). Having taught private piano understanding of music. A unique aspect of MYC is lessons for 15 years, Ms. Tanis, as her students call her, was the parent learns along with the looking to expand her teaching child because they are so 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. “I am the teacher once a never been 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,â€? piano-keyboard program for she said. The team at Dynafit in An initial goal for each of children as young as 3½ in a Drayton is ready to help you Ms. Tanis’ students is to develgroup setting. achieve your fitness goals for “I loved the idea of group op the happy habit of practic2014 and beyond. lessons, since it’s always more ing. She encourages her stuKeeping healthy is a huge fun to explore and learn in a dents to practice by giving a priority for the staff at Dynafit group, regardless of the topic,â€? special “super duperâ€? sticker and providing opportunities for explained others to Ms. stayTanis. fit is equally each week. “Practicing does not need to She also liked that it was a important for owner/operators be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day program that was tested, tried Chris Kurz and Joe Heenan. andOften, true, being taughthave by more people the to start,â€? she said. Ms. Tanis’ creativity shines than teachers to don’t over desire 800 to become fit, but 24,000 students on three know where to start, anddifferthat’s through by offering several ent touting extra practice incentives wherecontinents the teamand at Dynafit Canadian origins, being have found-a throughout the year to ensure steps in. Both owners ed in 1980. lifelong passion for personal students attain their musical MYC’s mission fitness. Heenan is astatement familiar goals. Once students have colis to “provide the best face in Drayton, alongquality with lected enough stickers on their music chil- “happy practice thermomestaff education membersto young Mari-Anne dren by and blending pleasure ters,â€? they have a party. This Tinholt HilarytheReibeling. and thetwo joyladies of music making year, to celebrate the 2010 These bring friendly with sound instruction.â€? smiles and a great work ethic. Olympics, students earned

skills and confidence at an early ageâ€? said Ms. Tanis. She offers four of MYC’s music programs: Sunrise, Sunshine, Sunbeam and Moonbeam. Children who complete the most advanced level of MYC are well prepared for early intermediate piano studies, or the study of another instrument. Sunrise is a pre-keyboard music and movement program that teaches music concepts through singing, rhythm and games. This program is for children ages 2 to 4 and develops listening awareness, fine motor skills, social interaction, confidence and attention span. Children can easily attend with a grandparent or caregiver, plus siblings can attend the class as well. The Sunshine keyboard program is geared towards children ages 3½ and 4; the Sunbeam keyboard program toward ages 5 and 6; and the Moonbeam keyboard program is for ages 7 through 9. All three keyboard programs integrate creative movement, rhythm, singing, music theory and composition for parent and child in a weekly one-hour session. Participating in a MYC class helps children develop

listening, reading, fine and gross motor, social skills and has been proven to enhance children’s social development and learning skills, improve memory and problem solving, and bolster confidence and self-esteem. Ms. Tanis also offers a Music Pups program, which is especially unique since it is a music program for babies. This is a playful and creative music and movement class for parents with children ages newborn to age 4. Children are introduced to a wide variety of musical scales, tonal and rhythm pat$31/month. There are no initerns and instruments that help tiation fees or hidden costs and to stimulate musical growth. 24 hour access is also included Each child participates at his or in the price of the membership. her own level. To find out more An integral part of about Pups and to view class Mapleton Township, Dynafit videos visit sponsors thethemusicclass.com local Terry Fox. The ultimate success of any run, the MS Ride, and Relay MYC program lies behind the for Life. Dynafit also proudly teacher and Ms. Tanis is no ran the power skating program exception to Minor that rule. It’s obvifor Drayton Hockey in ous she is an Dynafit enthusiastic 2012 and 2013. staff teacher who great deal believe that cares beinga active at her students. aforyoung age, learning basic “Their struggles my training strategies and are having struggles,� she states. “And fun while doing it can keep their triumphs equally triclients active in are years to come. umphant for me.� “A healthy community is a Forcommunity. more information happy We wantvisit to www.myc.com, email educate everyone on howtaniseasy cowan.myc@sympatico.ca or and enjoyable it can be to get, call 519-638-5715. stay and be fit,� says Heenan.

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Festive fun - Students at Music for Young Children enjoy a Christmas concert every year. submitted photo

paper mittens for five happy practices. The mittens were placed on the studio wall in the shape of the 5 Olympic rings. When the rings were complete students enjoyed an Olympics music class. This past year Ms. Tanis encouraged the students not only to practice but also to think of others, by practicing for pennies. Once the pennies were all collected they were donated to Camp Bucko, for burn victims. For the upcoming year she is planning two new incentives; a “Tree of Thanks� incentive around Thanksgiving time and a “Seed Incentive� in the

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