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Owner closes Marj’s restaurant amid hepatitis exposure concerns by Patrick Raftis and Jaime Myslik ALMA - Popular local eatery Marj’s Village Kitchen has closed its doors, perhaps for good, after a hepatitis A infection in an employee led to an urgent vaccination campaign by the local health unit. On Jan. 22 WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) issued a warning that anyone who ate at the restaurant between Jan. 2 and 22 should get a hepatitis A vaccination as soon as possible because a restaurant employee was confirmed to have hepatitis A. The restaurant never reopened after closing on Jan. 22, despite the fact it passed a public health inspection that day and a statement from public health officials indicating the infected employee no longer works at the restaurant. “We wanted to reassure people that it was safe to eat at the restaurant ... so we did a health inspection on Thursday and we thought the restaurant would be opening up and people would be asking us ‘can we go eat there’ and we’d say ‘sure’ but it never opened up again,� said Chuck Ferguson, manager of corporate communications for WDGPH. On Jan. 26, Marj’s owner Keith McLean declined an interview with the Community News, but he did confirm the restaurant was closed “indefinitely.� In an emailed statement, McLean indicated the restaurant was already “struggling financially� due to the economy and its “remote location for winter traffic� before its reputation was “tainted� by the hepatitis scare. “My greatest concern is the staff and patrons’ health, even if there is almost a zero
Closed indefinitely - Marj’s Village Kitchen in Alma remained closed on Jan. 26 after the health unit issued a warning of a potential hepatitis A exposure. photo by Patrick Raftis chance of infection from Marj’s,� McLean stated. “There has been an outpouring of concern about Marj’s. Management would thank those individuals for their past patronage plus their well wishes. Thank you sincerely.� In the initial announcement about the infected Marj’s employee, Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health and CEO for WDGPH, said, “Anyone who ate there in the first part of January could be at risk of infection.� While she stressed “the risk of exposure is low,� Mercer recommended that anyone who ate at the restaurant in the first half of January “should get a vaccination as a precaution.� Public health held free hepatitis A vaccine clinics at the Fergus WDGPH office on Jan. 22 and Jan. 23, and additional clinics were added on Jan. 24 and 25 due to demand. Over four days, 1,400 people received the vaccine
at the emergency clinics, said Ferguson. Public health is still offering the hepatitis A vaccination for free at the Fergus, Orangeville and Guelph (Chancellors Way) locations, Ferguson said. Though no appointment is necessary, patients are encouraged to contact the location to ensure a nurse is available. At press time, there had been no confirmed secondary cases, Ferguson said. Public health officials indicated the infected employee had worked symptom-free at the restaurant for some time, which resulted in the lengthy period covered by the vaccination call. Public health learned about the infected employee from the results of a hepatitis A blood test, Ferguson said. Because the virus is classified as a “reportable disease� any positive tests are automatically reported to public health. When public health Continued on page 3
Time to consider stormwater management in government infrastructure programs? by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Some local officials believe it’s time governments gave serious consideration to ensuring municipalities have the infrastructure to withstand increasingly-frequent intense storms. CAO Patty Sinnamon advised council at its Jan. 13 meeting she was currently working with other administrators in Wellington County to co-ordinate requests for delegations with provincial ministers at the 2015 OGRA/ROMA
conference set for Feb. 22 to 25 in Toronto and asked for suggested meeting topics. “I think it would be good to have some discussions about stormwater management systems ‌ having them recognized in infrastructure programs,â€? suggested public works director Brad McRoberts. “Stormwater management seems to be the long-lost cousin in infrastructure programs from the province.â€? McRoberts said large-scale storm events are becoming
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North Wellington municipalities apply for ‘age-friendly’ planning grant by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township is planning to make a joint application with neighbouring municipalities Minto and Wellington North for funding to help plan for an aging population. The province recently announced an ‘age-friendly’ community planning grant to help local governments and community organizations undertake strategic planning with a focus on seniors. Applications are being accepted until Jan. 30, with a project completion date of March 31, 2017. Grants are available for amounts up to: - $25,000 for small communities (populations under 20,000 residents); - $35,000 for medium-sized communities (between 20,000 and 99,999 residents); and - $50,000 for larger communities (more than 100,000 residents). In a report to council at its Jan. 13 meeting, CAO Patty Sinnamon explained by working with the two other munici-
palities on a project also supported by the Mount Forest Family Health Team and the Mapleton Seniors’ Centre for Excellence, the township is able to apply for the $35,000 grant level. Councillor Michael Martin asked for an explanation of the rationale for the joint submission, given each municipality could receive “up to 25,000 if we went solo.â€? “I think it’s because in terms of the resources to implement ‌ it would make more sense to do it corroboratively and the province certainly likes those collaborative applications,â€? Sinnamon explained. “The three municipalities would work together on this. It’s not as if we’re getting a third (of the funding) and they’re each getting a third. It’s one project.â€? She added, “I think it’s an excellent opportunity for us to work collaboratively with the other municipalities and it also supports our aging-at-home initiative.â€? The report states the application will outline steps to hire
a coordinator/consultant to complete a needs assessment and a gap analysis. It also notes a plan will be developed to address gaps, improve access to services and improve the quality of life of seniors in the three municipalities. The report lists examples of age-friendly policies designed to help seniors “age actively,� including: - keeping sidewalks well lit and kept in good repair; - automatic door openers and elevators in buildings; and - facilitating community activities for seniors such as visiting museums and libraries, taking courses or volunteering for charities or civic duties. “Funding to assist our communities in becoming ‘agefriendly’ has numerous benefits from both a social and economic viewpoint,� the report states. “The demographic reality is that younger generations no longer represent the biggest growth market. Baby boomers are quickly controlling the bulk of wealth and spending.� Minto town council also Continued on page 3
North for Youth event set for Feb. 21 Coalition hosting ‘community conversation’ by Patrick Raftis MINTO - An “all-community conversation� focusing on improving prospects for youth in north Wellington is planned for next month. Dubbed North For Youth, the event, coordinated by the North Wellington Coalition for Youth Resiliency, will be held on Feb. 21 at the Kenilworth Public School. Community youth resiliency worker Alison Vasey said the coalition, launched in October with the aid of a $216,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), is seeking input to assess resources available to youth in northern Wellington, as well as identify service gaps. “We want to use this day to really hear the opinions and needs of those living in the community,� she told Minto council in a Jan. 20 presentation. “We are bringing together the Town of Minto and the townships of Mapleton and Wellington North to start creating some key areas of focus around youth.� Vasey said Kenilworth was chosen for the event, which runs from 9am to 3pm, due to its central location. North for Youth is open to youth from the community, as well as
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anyone who works with, volunteers for, interacts with, or cares about youth in North Wellington, she explained. “We are ALISON working to VASEY create strong communities that are interested in youth engagement,� Vasey told council. Vasey said a recent survey of 100 youth from Norwell District Secondary School revealed 23 per cent of respondents did not have a non-parent adult they felt they could go to for advice and support. Thirty-three per cent of the youth polled felt they were “not valued� by adults in their community and 77% said “no� when asked if they did an hour of service work in their community each week. “This is a very basic amount of information but it makes it very clear to see there is a disconnect between our youth community and the community as a whole,� observed Vasey, adding the coalition needs the support of community leaders and councils in order to improve the situation. Council members were par-
ticularly concerned about the high number of youth who said they didn’t volunteer in their community. Deputy mayor Ron Faulkner, chair of the 2006 International Plowing Match committee, suggested a means could be found to provide volunteer opportunities for youth at the county event. Vasey agreed some youth don’t know where to find volunteer opportunities, especially if their families aren’t involved in local organizations. “Often if they don’t have a community connection, then they don’t volunteer,� she said. However, she pointed out, “there are youth who volunteer and there are youth who do great work volunteering.� Mayor George Bridge suggested the numbers might not change much if adults were polled instead of youth. “There’s probably not 30% of adults who are volunteering,� said Bridge. Anyone interested in participating in North for Youth, which will be facilitated by Molly Ross of Bloom Solutions, can register online at http://whoozin.com/wr4-QHVVDHM. Participants may also call Vasey at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7603.
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PC leadership hopefuls bring contest to riding by Meagan Leonard LISTOWEL - Candidates vying for leadership of the provincial Progressive Conservatives attended the Perth-Wellington PC annual general meeting at Trillium Insurance here on Jan. 24. Leadership hopefuls Patrick Brown, Vic Fedeli, Lisa MacLeod and Monte McNaughton were each given 10 minutes to address members of the association. HuronBruce MPP Lisa Thompson attended on behalf of WhitbyOshawa leadership candidate Christine Elliott. One major theme that seemed to dominate discussions was the idea of unity within the party, along with working to increase member-
ship and voter turnout in 2018. Many of the speakers pitched a return to traditional PC values and a focus on core services such as education and health care. Barrie MP Brown spoke about increasing party activity in demographic areas where Conservative voter turnout is low – particularly among young people and in urban ethnic communities. He also noted in the past the party has been too closed-minded, putting it out of touch with voters. “We’ve turned off a lot of groups in Ontario because we were the party that was too contrary, too negative,” he said. “The average voter isn’t partisan. The average voter wants to look at our party and
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ple of how our health care has faltered.” Nipissing MPP Fedeli chose to focus on his past success as an entrepreneur and mayor of the City of North Bay, saying as premier he will apply these same strategies at the provincial level. He talked specifically about a program he spearheaded as mayor that saw a stagnating 112-acre industrial park in North Bay re-developed to attract numerous million-dollar companies to the city. “The city hadn’t sold one inch of land for 15 years, so I put a plan together to sell it for $1 an acre. Some people scoffed at it, some laughed and chuckled but Goodyear Canada … came up and bought 19 fully-serviced acres for $19,” he explained. “They built a 100,000 square foot factory and put 40 people to work.” He said it isn’t the government’s responsibility to provide jobs, but instead create an environment where they can flourish and this will be his mandate as leader. “I understand what it takes to create jobs. Governments don’t create jobs, governments create a climate for businesses to want to come and create their own jobs,” he said. Nepean-Carleton MPP MacLeod talked about her “come back home” strategy. “I’m asking people who maybe think they are default Liberals, who once supported our party provincially or are currently supporting our federal cousins to again come back home,” she said. “I think it’s important we share that message of what it means to be a provincial Conservative because I think it’s a lot different than what is portrayed in the media.” She emphasized that future success will be dependent on the party becoming unified in Continued on page 8
Starting young - Two-year-old Patrick Heenan and his father Joe Heenan were among those enjoying some ice time during parents and tots skating at the PMD arena in Drayton on Jan. 22. Although it’s his first season on ice, the youngster is pretty steady on his skates and Joe says he often doesn’t want to leave the rink when the session ends. photo by Patrick Raftis
Mapleton-Minto 81’s edge Rock in Senior ‘AA’ action ELORA – The MapletonMinto 81’s edged the Elora Rock by a 3-2 count in Senior ‘AA’ hockey action in Elora on Jan. 23. The 81’s got first-period goals from Justin Basso and Andrew Coburn, with Joel Martinelli, Zach Graham, J. T. MacDonald and Basso drawing assists. Andrew Merrett, with a power play goal assisted by John Lunney and Meremy Machin, replied for the Rock. Elora tied the game on another powerplay goal, this time by Hayden Mancini, midway through the second. Fraser Young and Marc Bourgeois
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Artist donates painting for Alzheimer’s Hannah Veld dedicates Embrace the Moment to husband by Caroline Sealey MOOREFIELD - Moorefield resident Hannah Veld’s creative talents have extended past the art studio and into the community. Veld has created a painting titled Embrace The Moment that she donated to the Alzheimer Society of Perth County. Veld’s husband, Bernie was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Inspiration for her painting came from an art reference book. She painted the original painting from the book but wanted to make the painting more personal. During a summer vacation at a cottage in the Haliburton region, Veld was inspired to paint an original painting, dedicated to her husband. The painting features a butterfly perched on a small finger. “The butterfly on a child’s hand is a rare happening. In a moment the butterfly is gone and it’s truly a moment to embrace. Embracing all the moments, big and small, in our lives is important. The forgetme-not flowers are the symbol for memory loss, which is one symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.” Pastor Dave Tiessen’s Oct. 3 Reflections column in the Community News inspired Veld to capture the moment in a different way. Tiessen mentions Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts, in which Voskamp encourages everyone to embrace everyday blessings by writing
Frosted stream - A frosty morning on Jan. 22 created striking scenes such as this one, looking south from a bridge near the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 10. photo by Patrick Raftis Painting donation- Hannah Veld of Moorefield recently donated one of her paintings to the Alzheimer’s Society of Perth County to help create awareness of the disease. photo by Caroline Sealey
them down. Veld has taken this advice and is capturing moments she experiences with her husband Bernie, in a journal. Thankful for all the help and support she and Bernie have received from the Alzheimer Society, Veld wanted to give back. She presented her painting, Capture the Moment, to the leader of her support group at the society to help inspire others. The organization is now using Veld’s painting on the front cover of their information booklet Help for Today.
Veld’s painting can also be found on the society’s brochure explaining the services available to area residents. “It’s important to take the lighter side of this disease. I am blessed in my life and thankful to the society for all their help. I hope my painting will bring an awareness to the community about Alzheimer’s,” Veld said. For more information contact the Alzheimer’s Society of Perth County at 1-888-7971882 or info@alzheimerperthcounty.com
Additional grader warranty costs $15,000 by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council has agreed to spend over $15,000 for additional extended warranty coverage on a grader purchased more than a year ago. In 2013 the municipality purchased a 2013 Volvo Grader. At the time the township also bought an extended fiveyear “component” warranty for $10,265, plus HST. In a Jan. 13 report to council, public works director Brad McRoberts explained some operational issues have been experienced with the equip-
ment, including peeling paint and issues with starting properly, which have been covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty. McRoberts explained that because the original warranty has now expired, even though the current extended warranty covers most major components, “additional coverage maybe prudent. “Even modest repairs for the grader can easily exceed the cost of the additional warranty for this period,” he noted in his report.
“We’re not concerned that this grader is a dud?” wondered councillor Michael Martin. McRoberts explained the recommendation to purchase the additional warranty is simply based on the potential cost of repairs. “It’s a $400,000 piece of equipment,” noted Mayor Neil Driscoll, who commented that “graders are a necessary evil.” Council then approved the purchase of an additional, full coverage, four-year (6,000 hours) warranty for $15,720 plus HST.
Letter from Moorefield youths to form Marj’s Village Kitchen closed indefinitely part of skate park funding application by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - A written inquiry from two Moorefield youths about the status of the proposed skate park in Drayton will become part of an application for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant for the project. In December, Maryborough Public School students Noah Schieck and Tyson Kuepfer sent a letter to Mapleton councillor Lori Woodham asking about the timeline for the project, for which council has approved a location in the Drayton Kinsmen Park, near the ball diamond and basketball court off John Street. “We have been waiting and waiting for this skate park but lately we haven’t been hearing about this skate park. I am writing this letter to see when it is going up and when it will be finished, if it is going up and where is it going up?” the boys wrote in their letter, which also requested a blueprint for the park. The letter notes a new
park would be an improvement on the current situation, with local youngsters utilizing a make-shift set of wooden ramps in a subdivision culde-sac. “There is a homemade one and that one is fun, but if there is a cement one made by workers it would be even more fun! I think that it would be worth it because whenever you go there it is always crowded. We hope that you can send a letter back with all the information we need,” the letter continued. The youths not only received a written response from CAO Patty Sinnamon, which included a copy of a draft blueprint for the park, they received an invitation to the Jan. 13 council meeting. At the meeting, the boys were introduced by Woodham and presented with Township of Mapleton pins by Mayor Neil Driscoll. They were also asked if their letter could be included with the Trillium application, which Sinnamon
said is slated for submission in early February. In her letter, Sinnamon explained the Drayton Skatepark Committee continues to raise money towards the project, and currently has commitments from local businesses for about $20,000. “The total cost of the project is estimated to be $100,000. We hope to share the balance of the funding with the Trillium Foundation. Construction on the skate park will commence once funding has been approved by the Trillium Foundation. Should our application not be approved, the skatepark committee will need to look at alternate funding such as fundraising events.” At the meeting, Driscoll noted most of the youth involvement in the park has come from Drayton residents and he was pleased to see support from youths outside the village. “Congratulations for stepping up,” he said.
FROM PAGE ONE learns about any positive tests, officials get in touch with the patient. In this case the restaurant employee was showing symptoms and through mandatory risk assessment public health learned that the individual worked in the food industry, making a public announcement necessary. “If this person had of worked in a factory or some other situation like that we wouldn’t have to put out this big public notice ... but because this was a food handler in a very popular restaurant we had to take this action,” Ferguson said. Alma resident Doris Thiessen has worked parttime as a server at Marj’s for more than 15 years. She said McLean contacted her personally by telephone the evening of Jan. 22 to inform her the restaurant would be closing. Thiessen said her employer used the word “indefinitely” to describe the closure and “it doesn’t sound like he’s
Age-friendy planning grant sought by northern municipalities FROM PAGE ONE supported the joint application at its Jan. 20 meeting after hearing a report from business and economic manager Belinda Wick-Graham.
“In the north here we like to partner with our neighbours,” said Wick-Graham. She also pointed out letters of support for the applications have been received from a
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Initiative for youth timely A recently-formed coalition of youth advocates from across north Wellington is planning a day-long event to bring together local young people and those who support them. The North Wellington Coalition for Youth Resiliency is hosting an “all-community conversation” focusing on improving prospects for youth on Feb. 21 in Kenilworth. The coalition, launched last fall with the aid of a $216,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is attempting to assess resources available to youth in northern Wellington, as well as identify service gaps. To accomplish this, the group is inviting youth and those who work with them on either a professional or volunteer basis to participate in the event, known as North for Youth, and provide input. The coalition is focused on improving positive youth development, resiliency and civic engagement of youth. The group envisions “a community where all youth have an engaged and active role, while receiving the supports they require, for healthy growth and positive development.” The initiative grew out of the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy Prevention Summit in October of 2012 and includes representation from the local medical, educational, social services and law enforcement communities. The organization states the current focus for the project is to start understanding the unique youth needs of each community and identifying the overall needs for north Wellington as a whole. “By assessing what is currently available to youth, where service gaps are, and bringing our local youth voices to the forefront of the discussion, we will be better able to move in a direction that will positively build youth engagement,” coalition officials state. A survey of local high school students conducted by the coalition revealed many local youth feel undervalued and ill supported by adults outside their own family. It also uncovered a relatively low level of volunteerism among youth, which when combined with other survey results, indicates “a disconnect” between young people and their community, according to coalition youth resiliency worker Alison Vasey. Making north Wellington a nurturing place for young people to grow up, and later a viable place to live and work, is essential to long-term prospects for local prosperity and the coalition’s endeavours seem worthy of support. Hopefully they will attract a truly representative sampling from the community to help further their aims. It’s interesting that this week’s issue of the Community News also contains an article on a north Wellington-wide initiative to make the communities of Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North more “age-friendly” for seniors. It appears community leaders are tackling issues from both ends of the spectrum. Hopefully, we’ll all meet in the middle at a place where citizens of all ages are valued, respected and rewarded for their contributions. Patrick Raftis
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2015 tags are now available at the Municipal Office Every owner of a dog within the Township is required to obtain a license before the 15th day of May, or within 21 days of becoming a dog owner. Registering your dog (s) demonstrates responsible pet ownership and helps with the identification and safe return of your pet.
Fees:
Before May 15th First Dog Second Dog Third Dog
$20.00 $30.00 $45.00
After May 15th First Dog Second Dog Third Dog
$25.00 $40.00 $55.00
If your dog is picked up by the Township’s Canine Control Officer (Jo-Alan Animal Care Services) and it does not have a current tag, you may incur additional fees and charges. The municipality has a responsibility to all tax payers to ensure animal control services are funded from the collection of dog licenses and not from the general tax levy.
Number of Dogs: No owner/occupier of a premise in the Township shall keep more than three (3) dogs on one property.
If you require further information regarding kennel licenses, please contact the Municipal Office.
HELP KEEP OUR ROADS AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE THIS WINTER! The Township of Mapleton has important information on how we can all work together to keep our roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots as safe as possible during the winter season.
When You Shovel: • Shovel as soon as possible after a snowfall • Use a proper sized shovel • Do not shovel, blow, or plow snow onto or over roads. Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act states: “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing so to do from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 181.” • Keep snow piles low so as not to obstruct visibility of pedestrians and drivers • Carefully use, and only as necessary, safety salt and/or sand on the ice • If you are going away during the winter months, please arrange for your sidewalks to be cleared • If you suffer heart or other medical problems, do not attempt to shovel snow • Wherever possible, help your neighbours!
The Township of Mapleton is asking for your cooperation with the following: • Don’t park on the street during a snow storm • Keep snow away from fire hydrants • Remind children not to climb or play on snow banks or to dig forts in snow, as it is dangerous • Drive smart – Give yourself extra time and distance • Respect the Blue Light - when sharing the road with plows always have your headlights on and give the plow plenty of room, oncoming vehicles should stay to the right • Reduce your use of salt – Look for environmentally friendly alternatives • Remember, it is dangerous to pass a snow plow on the right side, the operator may not be able to see you.
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7:00pm Regular Meeting of Council Family Day Administration Office Closed Meeting Cancelled
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Local criminal justice Since man has lived communally there have been governing bodies establishing rules to enhance each community. Once townships, villages, towns and cities were established, one of the first tasks of the newly-formed governing bodies was to establish laws/ bylaws to guide their citizens in living together. In the 19th century the three governing bodies of Peel, Maryborough and Drayton passed bylaws to regulate human behaviour, taxation and just about anything else that was deemed necessary. A part of each law was, and is, the setting out of penalties for noncompliance of that particu-
lar law. These laws and regulations brought the need for someone or somebody to act on behalf of the government to oversee adherence to the laws. Constables, inspectors, justices of the peace and judges were appointed. Local persons breaking the law were arrested and brought before a judge holding court in an appointed place. In the 19th and early 20th century, Drayton was the appointed place for the court hearings in the area of Mapleton. Amid the boxes of documents discovered when clearing out an old safe in the building once occupied by
the Drayton village clerk and Justice of the Peace was a criminal court ledger showing records of cases heard and resulting rulings and convictions for the period from 1902 to 1924. This document was turned over the Wellington County Museum and Archives. The cases recorded give a glimpse of the concerns of that period. Many of the charges brought before this local court were for violations of local bylaws. Some of the earliest charges were for disorderly conduct, riding a bicycle on the sidewalk, nonpayment of the poll tax, insulting language, false pretence, cruelty to animals, vagrancy and violation of
the Liquor Licencing Act. In the case of a man charged with disorderly conduct by another citizen, the judge dismissed the case and ruled the plaintiff pay the court costs of $1. The judge ruled a young woman charged with vagrancy be released on probation of good conduct. One can imagine the stern lecture she received. In another case an unfortunate fellow was brought before the court on the charge of insanity. He was sent before an examining board which ruled the defendant was not insane. A women charged and found guilty of practicing medicine without registering was fined $75 and costs of $10.
It is interesting to note that the fine was then paid over to one J. L. Bray M.D. in Toronto (did he bring the charges forth?). Local hotels were charged with violations of the Liquor Licencing Act. One such charge was keeping the blinds closed after regular operating hours. That resulted in a fine of $5. Other violations of the act resulted in fines of $20 to $50. The Ontario Temperance Act of 1916 brought a new set of charges for liquor offences. In 1916, five men were charged with “being engaged in a charivari.” They were each fined $1. Those accused of vagrancy and found guilty were sen-
tenced to 60 days in the local jail. Peddlers selling their wares in the area without paying a local licence received a fines of $10 to $30. Persons charged with crimes such as arson, possession of offensive weapons, incest, and forgery were committed for trial at the county court. The reckless drivers of that new-fangled automobile were soon being charged with furious driving and not exercising care while in charge of an automobile. Given many charges today relate to our use of the automobile one would suggest we still haven’t learned the accepted care and control. Submitted by Jean Campbell
Service clubs great outlet for volunteerism Dear Editor: A new year means a list of Letter to the Editor New Year’s resolutions. Each list often includes the goal to volunteer more or to give back to the community. This is a great resolution because its effects are twofold: you make an impact while improving on some personal and professional skills. Volunteers have reported that they have experienced increase confidence with interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizing skills, fundraising skills, technical or office skills, and they increase their knowledge in different areas outside of their professions, such as health issues, local issues and environmental concerns. While volunteerism has increased slightly over the years, service clubs have seen a decrease in membership. Whether people feel that they don’t have the time for a longer commitment, would rather give money than time, or they have not been personally asked, service clubs in Mapleton have seen numbers dwindling, to the point reached by many groups that we remember in our youth closing down their chapters. Service clubs provide a unique opportunity for a more structured environment to get the most out of your volunteering experience. There is history of the club and organization that people can connect to and feel pride in. The Kinsmen Club of Drayton, like other organizations, often attend conferences, conventions, and team up with other local clubs and network. Working together on common local needs and contributing to a national charity brings a sense of family. As
well, working with other clubs also brings in socialization and fun. I have been a member of the Kinsmen club for almost 25 years. I was a young professional in Drayton when a Kin member announced that I need to “leave my house” and brought me to a meeting. I was hooked. I met a group of men outside of my profession that I would not normally socialize
‘Service clubs provide a unique opportunity ... to get the most out of your volunteering experience.’ Glenn Dobben Drayton Kinsmen Club with. I became more confident in my leadership skills, which directly influenced my job. I introduced my daughters to volunteerism with the variety of community projects we did. I made friends that I still keep in contact with today. With all the good that the years have provided, I have also seen some changes. I have seen many of my fellow members retire or move on to other projects. I have also seen small groups of citizens get together for specific causes within the community only to be thwarted in their efforts. If only they would have joined a community service club - its a strength in numbers thing and a Kinsmen or Kinette club are always pleased to hear about new and better ways to serve
our community and would welcome your input. I’ve also seen the female counterpart to our Kin presence, the Drayton Kinettes, fold their club and recently recharter with renewed growth and vision to serve our community’s greatest needs. This is an exciting group of 20-plus ladies who have compelled the Kinsmen to renew and refurbish our club room in the Ag hall and rename it the “Home of the Drayton Kinsmen and Kinettes.” We would like to invite you to a open house on Feb. 21 at the Ag hall to see all our work and will fire up the barbecue for a free lunch. The Kinettes will be doing a roast beef dinner in the upstairs hall from 5 to 7pm. The club room will be open all day as this is also Kin Kindness Day celebrated right across Canada. If volunteering is on the top of your resolution list, please consider checking out one of the many service clubs that have had a rich history and impact in our community. Everyone is encouraged to attend the open house on Feb. 21, where you may ask questions or get more information on the many ideas and projects that the Drayton Kin have for our community. You can make a difference in Mapleton while having fun and building your own sense of community. Consider joining a service club this year. We hope you see you at Kin day on Feb. 21. Glenn Dobben, Life member, Drayton Kinsmen
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By Laurie Langdon
Deliverance on Earth as it is in Heaven God’s Word says that in heaven, “The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. “The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the cobra’s den, and the young child will put its hand into the viper’s nest” (Isa. 11:6-8). It also states that in heaven, “No longer will there be any curse” (Rev. 22:3). If this is heaven, then, what
is it like when this condition comes to Earth, as Jesus prayed, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven?” (Mat. 6:10) As many of us have experienced, life can be tragic, like that of the apostle Paul, who wrote, “We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death.” But then Paul experiences deliverance, very similar to the deliverance many others have experienced, as he goes on to say, “But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves
but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many” (2 Cor. 1:8-11). Deliverance on Earth as it is in heaven is real. It is an experience wherein I am separated from everything dangerous and oppressive that would harm or restrict me in any way. It is the encounter with God wherein He removes all nuisances, curses and or hindrances in my life, to the point that there remains nothing to hold
me back from fulfilling God’s perfect will. This deliverance provides an occasion wherein personal fears, inhibitions and bondages are replaced with radical faith, boldness and liberty. It becomes a time when limited resources are replaced with God’s infinite supply and you and I realize that we have more physical, emotional and spiritual resources than we will ever need. Social and economic barriers are replaced with lucrative enterprise as God’s presence releases you and me to be blessed, and in return, become a blessing everywhere we go and in whatever situation we find ourselves. Empty imaginations about what we can or cannot do have
been replaced with a constructive, positive and truth-based understanding that we can do more than we ever imagined. We understand that our lives have significance, our influence in the lives of others is incredibly strong and we are needed in our world. Family and cultural curses have been replaced with permissions to go beyond even our untamed dreams. “I cannot” is no longer in our vocabulary. Every week there’s something new. Stories abound of deliverance from depression, addictions, demon possessions, fear, guilt, etc. in the lives of those around us as heaven has come to earth. It began for us when we
became dissatisfied with the fact that our Christianity consisted of attending functions, subscribing to creeds and following prescribed rituals. That was when we started seeking God in a different way; when you and I opened our heart to the Holy Spirit and said, “I want more of you than this!” My dear friend, please hear me. You don’t have to wait to get to heaven to know deliverance. No one does. It is yours to have, here and now! Please open your heart to, seek out and get ready for, a fresh encounter with God. He’ll pull you out of the place you are in, the place you were never designed to be, and place you into another place, the place where you have been created to be.
All-star lineup of suspects for murder mystery musical in St. Jacobs ST. JACOBS – These are not the usual suspects. Audiences will be screaming with laughter as a crooked carpet salesman, a philandering poet, a pair of calculating twins and other quirky characters sing their way through a story full of murderous twists and turns in The Last Resort, on stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from March 4 to 22. Written by Canada’s preeminent playwright Norm Foster, this off-the-wall murder mystery musical follows the trail of Nick Galeazzo, a New York restaurateur who checks in to the Last Resort, a remote lodge
in rural Saskatchewan, to hide from the mob. Paranoid and suspicious of everyone he meets, Galeazzo is always on the lookout for the elusive hitman out to get him. As the plot builds to its climax, theatregoers can’t help but put their detective skills to the test as they try to figure out whodunit. But beware – nothing is what it seems. A cast of outrageous characters has been assembled for this witty musical mystery – each with a secret to hide. Audiences will be in for triple the laughs, courtesy of the inspired casting announce-
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ment of three veteran Drayton Entertainment actors to anchor the production: Keith Savage, Wade Lynch and Eddie Glen. Savage leads the hunt for the killer as Inspector Kenneth Closely, Lynch takes on the hysterically funny role of Freda Heitz, the eager-to-please proprietor of the Last Resort, and Glen is Sid Barzini, a carpet salesman who comes to the hotel with his wife Liz for their 24th anniversary. Savage is known for his goofy physicality and performances in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Boeing Boeing, Annie and many others. Audiences will remember Lynch as Tony the hilarious hairdresser in Shear Madness, DJ Little Big Man in A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline last fall at the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre, and Sancho in Man of
La Mancha among other comedic roles. Glen has appeared as Monsieur Thénardier in Les Misérables, Sir Robin in Monty Python’s Spamalot and Big Band Legends among others. Leading lady Jayme Armstrong, riding a wave of critical acclaim for her portrayal of the young mermaid Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, takes on the dual role of twin sisters Julia and Jessica Youngstead, who have arrived at the hotel for the reading of their father’s will. Fresh from her villainous turn as Ursula the Sea Witch in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Kristen Peace takes on the role of tough FBI agent Angela Miller. Justin Bott, who recently played Doug Ford in Rob Ford: The Musical, is Nick Galeazzo, a mob informant in
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protective custody. Susan Johnston-Collins is Sid’s wife Liz who is looking to rekindle the romance in their marriage, and Dan Payne is Trent Balfour, a poet who is hoping to overcome a sevenyear bout of writer’s block by finding inspiration at the resort. Johnston-Collins appeared in Look! No Hans last season, while Payne appeared as taxi driver E.J. Lofgren in the comedy Harvey in 2013. These eight outstanding performers are led by director and choreographer Marc Richard. He is joined by music director Steve Thomas and set designer Eric Summerley. “The Last Resort has it all – mystery, mayhem, memorable
Literacy initiative launched TORONTO - ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) and HSBC Bank Canada (HSBC) announced HSBC Family Literacy First-a new initiative aimed at improving the literacy skills of Canadian families, including those who are new to Canada. “Parents are a child’s first teacher, and research shows that family-focused learning has an enormous impact on both the child’s and the adult’s literacy gains,” said Gillian Mason, president, ABC Life Literacy Canada. “Thanks to support from HSBC, we anticipate more than 100,000 adults and children across Canada will access this new, high-quality literacy programming over the next three years.” The program is built around
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music. Audiences will be dying with laughter, which is the perfect antidote to this cold winter weather,” says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. Regular performance tickets are $42 for adults; $25 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances scheduled before the official opening and groups of 20 or more are $34. The Last Resort runs March 4 through March 22. Tickets can be purchased in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, online at www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 519-747-7788 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).
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Mapleton residents to address women’s mini-conference
by Caroline Sealey FLORADALE - Floradale Mennonite Church is the site of the 2015 Waterloo Rural Women’s Mini Conference on Feb. 6. Waterloo Rural Women is an organization focussed on events and programs beneficial and useful to women living in the region. Today, most farm wives have off-farm employment so the group tries to accommodate all farm women when planning its events. The full-day program includes five speakers sharing knowledge in their areas of expertise. Mapleton Township is represented by freelance writer Glynis Belec of Drayton and sheep farmer Romy Schill from the Floradale area. Belec will be speaking on her success as an author and her journey with cancer. A farmer, wife and mother, Schill, will share her experience of modern farm life and her family’s involvement with the Faces of Farming calendar. Other speakers include
Jennifer Metzger, a homeopath and registered reflexology practitioner, who will talk on homeopathic remedies and how they can help you. Amanda Brodhagen specializes in social media and offers tips on being an agricultural ambassador and advocate. Real Dirt on Farming presenter Donna Rogers will share her knowledge on how to promote agriculture and food to the non-farming community. Childcare is available for a nominal fee and lunch is provided. For more information or to register call 519-664-3794 ext. 237.
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GLYNIS BELEC
JENNIFER METZGER
Sheep talk - Mapleton sheep farmer Romy Schill, second from left, and her husband Ryan, left, address of a group of 4-H members on a farm visit. Schill will share her experiences with modern farm life and involvement with the Faces of Farming calendar at the Waterloo Rural Women’s Mini Conference on Feb. 6 in Floradale. submitted photo
VIC FEDELI
LISA MacLEOD
MONTE McNAUGHTON
Conservative leadership contest comes to Listowel
FROM PAGE TWO its values and going back to the core principals – namely modest spending, protection for children and families, and assisting those who cannot help themselves. “In the last four elections … we played wedge politics. We talked about the latest, greatest, newest idea we had and everyone should agree with, instead of talking about what unites us with the rest of Ontario,” MacLeod said.
“When we talk about a strong economy in the context of a healthier education system and health care system, we’ve won. We need a clear consistent message as Progressive Conservatives.” Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP McNaughton said he plans to specifically challenge Kathleen Wynne’s new sex education program implemented in elementary schools and move to get rid of the Liberal pension plan.
“Parents should be the first educators when it comes to serious issues like sex education and the government needs to respect parents,” he said. “Five years ago [Wynne] said she would consult with moms and dads out there, but we found out in November she made an announcement saying in September 2015 there will be a new sex ed curriculum in classrooms – with zero consultation.” McNaughton said he also
plans to take down the wind power program in the province. “I would enact specific legislation and cancel the wind power program in Ontario,” he said. “This is a program that over the next 20 years is going to cost $60 billion … we all know it’s driving up electricity costs and killing manufacturing jobs.” Following the formal meeting, association members were given the opportunity to mingle and pose questions to candi-
dates. Leadership voting will take place on May 3 from 11am until 5pm and May 7 from 3 to 9pm, with the results announced in Toronto on May 9. The local voting location has yet to be announced, but it will likely be in Listowel. To be eligible to vote, supporters must be a member of the PC party by 5pm on Feb. 28. For more information contact Warren Howard at 519291-6950.
Government supports dairy research centre TORONTO – The federal government will spend $3 million towards helping the Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) set up a world-class research and innovation centre at the University of Guelph. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz made the announcement at DFO’s annual general meeting in Toronto on Jan. 15. This facility will drive world-class research, fostering innovation and helping the industry capture new opportunities across the entire dairy value chain, in addition to launching outreach activities to stakeholders and other audiences. The federal government commitment complements $20 million from the Ontario government, $1 million from DFO, and $1 million from other industry participants. “Our government is proud to join with the province and industry to get this world-class facility off the ground,” Ritz said. “This project will help ensure that Ontario’s dairy industry continues to be a major contributor to the economic growth of Canada.” The new centre in Elora, will conduct research in the following areas: health, reproduction, nutrition, animal well-being and valueadded milk components, among others. “Dairy Farmers of Ontario is grateful Minister Ritz chose the celebration of DFO’s 50th anniversary to announce his support for this important dairy research facility,” said DFO board chair Bill Emmott. “The Elora Research Station will ensure a healthy long-term future for the Ontario and Canadian dairy industry. The contribution demonstrates this government’s leadership and belief in the need for continuing research, education and training for the betterment of our industry, as well as for the next generation of dairy farmers and industry stakeholders.” The federal funding comes from the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program.
Euchre held in Palmerston
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New members welcome - Wellington Junior Farmers held a new members day at the Harriston Curling Club on Jan. 24. Participants enjoyed a game of Catch Phrase before some existing members and potential new members were given a curling lesson, followed by a game. The club reports two potential new members came out for the event. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to contact the club at wellingtonjuniorfarmers@gmail.com. The next provincial Junior Farmers event will be the winter games hosted by University of Guelph Junior Farmers on Feb. 7 in Guelph. RIGHT: Phil Jamieson prepares to throw a rock. submitted photos
PALMERSTON - An LA Challenge Euchre was held on Jan. 5 at the Legion here. Marie Riff and Bonnie Marquardt recorded the high score, while Bernice Sockett and Annie May Hembly placed second, and Dilynn Moffat andTina Barlow third. Elva King and Earl Marquardt scored the most lone hands. The next euchre will be held Feb. 2 at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to participate.