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Petitioners ask council to revisit decision on skate park location
Family Day on ice - Youngsters enjoy a game of pickup hockey on the outdoor rink in Moorefield during a Family Day event hosted by the local Optimist Club on Feb. 16. photo by Patrick Raftis
Four bridges placed under load restriction by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township has placed a two tonne load restriction on four bridges on Sideroad 17. Council approved a staff recommendation at the Feb. 10 meeting to place the load restrictions on the bridges, which are located between Glen Allan and the 12th Line
of Mapleton. In a report to council, public works director Brad McRoberts noted a 2014 bridge inspection report from R. J. Burnside engineers, presented to council on Jan. 27, recommends closure of the four bridges, “or if closure is not possible, instituting a reduced load limit of two tonnes for each structure until
the structures can either be permanently closed or replaced.” An estimate provided in the report indicates the construction cost, not including engineering and other variables, of replacing the four bridges would be about $1.75 million. Three of the bridges are on no-winter maintenance roads Continued on page 3
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here declined to again revisit the selection of a location for a proposed skate park in Drayton. Council decided on Feb. 10 to receive for information a presentation by a delegation of residents who live near the designated Kinsmen Park location. The delegation presented a petition signed by 36 residents opposing the site. Andy Spokesperson Knetsch told council the group, many of whose members were among 17 who signed an earlier petition opposing the location, came before council because “the previous council chose to ignore their valid concerns. “We believe the entire community should be invited to participate in the process,” said Knetsch, adding the delegation contacted other municipalities to obtain information on “what does it take to create a successful park and what are the pitfalls?” Knetsch told council “all the municipalities contacted were unanimous that the key component is location, location, location.” The group was also advised that “seclusion in relation to this type of facility has the potential to become problematic,” he added, citing a litany of concerns that included: graffiti, safety, vandalism, drug use and
liability issues. Knetsch stressed the group opposing the location is not “anti-youth,” as “most of us are parents and we know that a facility such as this provides a positive opportunity for youth to interact with each other.” He said the group was supportive of a skateboarding facility, “but not at Kinsmen Park. “What is critical is public or community input, as well that the location is visible, open and not secluded,” said Knetsch, adding the group wants council to “reverse the decision made by the previous council and adopt a strategy that is more inclusive of public input.” Knetsch was a member of the previous council but declared a conflict of interest through most of the site selection process due to the proximity of his home to Kinsmen Park. Councillor Marlene Ottens said some of the group’s objections seem contradictory. “You’re saying it’s isolated ... yet at the same time you’re saying it’s too close to the neighbours … that it’s going to be noisy and loud.” “You’re right, there are homes that are in proximity, however the sightlines are obstructed,” Knetsch replied. Ottens asked what the group would consider a better location for the facility. “No matter what location is
decided upon, I think its really important people within that immediate area are on board with it. Is it fair to put one in regardless of how the people feel?” Knetsch responded. Councillor Michael Martin pointed out the Kinsmen Park is in a “recreational” part of town. “I fully appreciate your concern and the concern of the rest of homeowners in the area ... it’s going to up the amount of people and the amount of traffic in the area,” Martin said. However, he also pointed out the Kinsmen Park location scored highest among the seven sites that were considered by the skate park committee and the previous council. Martin, who pointed out a public meeting was held on the proposed facility in April of 2014, asked, “how many more public meetings would it take in your opinion to gather the amount of input,” necessary? Before Knetsch could respond, Mayor Neil Driscoll halted the debate. “Yes there was a public meeting on April 10 and I did attend, and I was the only councillor of the day that did attend,” Driscoll pointed out, adding the meeting was “put together by the skate park committee. “Not to take your feet out from under you, but it’s kind of a loaded question to ask the Continued on page 3
Township’s got it made in the shade thanks to Trees for Mapleton initiative by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - One could say this township has it made it the shade, thanks to partners involved in a local tree-planting initiative. Since the launch of Trees for Peel in 2001, over 330,000 trees have been planted in the township through the initiative that became known as Trees for Mapleton in 2008. That’s $785,000 worth of tree planting, forestry specialist Mark Funk told Mapleton council during a Feb. 10 update on the program. That represents “more treeplanting projects in Mapleton than in all of the other six Wellington (municipalities) combined,” said Funk, noting the accomplishment “speaks to the leadership in Mapleton.” The planning includes over 100 kilometres of windbreaks, more than 15km of farmstead shelterbelts and 21km of trees along watercourses, as well as numerous “living snow fences” planted by landowners in cooperation with the Wellington
Gimme shelter - Over 330,000 trees, including 15 kilometres of farmstead shelterbelts, have been planted in the township through the Trees for Mapleton program. submitted photo County roads department. The totals also include some “block plantings” on marginal land, Funk added. Over the years, fundMain St. W. Palmerston
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most of the funding for plantings through its Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP) and the Grand River Conservation Authority also provides staff and resources. Funk noted the money from NextEra allowed Trees for Mapleton to set up a fund to provide grants for planting on non-farm rural properties. “We realized we had a lot of three- to 10-acre properties and there was no grants for them,” he explained. In addition to providing onsite advisory services to help plan private-land tree planting projects, Trees for Mapleton helps landowners access 80 per cent of planting costs through the Wellington RWQP, Trees Ontario and the Mapleton Rural Non-Farm program. The partnership also coordinates the planting of trees through GRCA. Trees for Mapleton has 13 projects planned for this spring, Funk noted. “Trees and tree planting are becoming part of the culture of
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this township and, I believe, could be used as part of the branding of this township,” said Trees for Mapleton chair Liz Samis. Councillor Marlene Ottens asked if the level of tree cover in Mapleton is considered low compared to other municipalities. Funk replied that with 10 to 13% tree cover, Mapleton is “definitely not the lowest.” However, noted Samis, “we’re not at the 30% that some government agencies feel we should be at.” Funk noted that level of tree cover isn’t practical in a community with prime agricultural land like Mapleton. Mayor Neil Driscoll said Mapleton should set targets and implement policies to encourage tree planting. “I’d like to see it up to a million trees. Lets give ourselves a goal,” said Driscoll. “I’d like to thank you for what you do for our community,” he told the Trees for Mapleton delegates.
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Carnegie legacy focus of presentation for seniors by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Kyle Smith, a program assistant at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, was the guest speaker at the Feb. 6 congregate lunch sponsored by the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence in Drayton. Smith took a historical look at philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and the legacy he left around the world. Born in Dunfermline, Scotland, Carnegie emigrated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in his teen years. He obtained employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad company as a telegraph operator. Carnegie quickly developed the skill of being able to understand a telegraph by listening to the sounds. Most telegraph operators needed to write the code on paper in order to decipher them. Going on tips from an insider, Carnegie invested his life savings of $500 in iron stocks. By 1902 because of his wise investments, he had purchased ownership in the majority of the steel manufacturing companies in Pittsburgh that originally were in iron production.
Historical clothing- A group of seniors at the monthly congregate lunch sponsored by the Seniors Centre for Excellence in Drayton listen as Kyle Smith, program assistant for the Wellington County Museum and Archives, answers questions about clothing from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Smith gave a presentation on the legacy of Andrew Carnegie to diners on Feb. 6. photo by Caroline Sealey Margaret Carnegie, Andrew Carnegie’s mother, forbid Carnegie to marry until her death. At age 50, he married his longtime companion, Louise, who was 20 years his junior. They had one daughter, Margaret, named after his mother. Carnegie purchased Scotland’s Skibo Castle and the 20,000 acres that sur-
rounded it in 1895 for $85,000 pounds. After an investment of $2 million in renovations, the castle became a billionaires’ club. Carnegie and his family made their residence at Skibo and in the United States. “The man who dies rich, dies in disgrace,” was Carnegie’s belief. He maintained that he only needed $50,000 for him-
self and the rest he would give to those in need. Carnegie’s love of books prompted him to establish libraries in small towns all over the world. He negotiated with towns that would not be financially able to build libraries. Towns were responsible for 50 per cent of the cost of construction and agreed to set aside 10% for upkeep. Carnegie provided the other 50% of the construction costs. The first library of the 2,775 built was in Carnegie’s hometown on July 27, 1881. Across Canada, 126 libraries were constructed. Ontario has 111, with six in Wellington County. Guelph had a Carnegie library but it was demolished and replaced with a newer facility. Upon his death in 1919, it was estimated that Carnegie had donated $350 million to charity. Smith also brought artifacts from the late 1800s to early 1900s to share with the audience. Men and women’s clothing and accessories, coins, buttons, a mirror and a telegraph were passed around. A question and answer session followed.
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FROM PAGE ONE delegation ... I don’t think that’s going to lead us to a solution at all,” said Driscoll. Later in the meeting council voted in favour of a resolution to accept the delegation’s presentation for information.
After the meeting, Driscoll told the Community News he elected to halt the discussion to avoid “getting into going back and forth with a delegation.” Offered an opportunity by a reporter to answer Martin’s question, Knetsch declined.
Four bridges load restricted FROM PAGE ONE and the restriction will limit use to primarily passenger type vehicles and prohibit heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, school buses, emergency vehicles and township plow equipment. McRoberts told council the
one bridge not located on a seasonal roadway could be “problematic” and a contractor with a smaller vehicle would likely be needed to clear the bridge of snow. The bridge report can be viewed on the township’s website (public works section).
Township seeks solutions for waste collection on unassumed roads within local subdivisions by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township is looking for ways to get waste collection services initiated earlier in new subdivisions in the municipality. With a number of subdivisions not fully built out, including roads not yet assumed by the township, some residents have been left holding the bag on garbage collection. “Even though it’s not a lower tier responsibility, we are trying to find answers for our residents,” public works superintendant Brad McRoberts reported to council at its Feb. 10 meeting. Roberts pointed out both Wellington and township County staff have received several inquiries regarding the provision of waste collection services on unassumed roads. County operations superintendant for solid waste services Das Soligo explained in a letter to McRoberts that the division has long taken the approach collection is not extended until an area under construction is 100 per cent complete. “However, SWS continually monitors areas and will extend collection service as soon as it is safely able to do so,” Soligo stated. Soligo indicated the criteria for initiating waste and recycling pickup includes: - no empty lots; - driveways completed; - lawns installed; - houses complete; - roads paved and curbs installed; and - light standards installed. McRoberts pointed out that currently Mapleton’s subdivision agreements don’t mention the provision of waste collection services and suggested clarification be provided for
future agreements. “At this time residents occupying a home on an unassumed road that has significant build out remaining will not receive waste collection services. Alternatives to the residents are to deliver their waste to the county’s waste transfer facility on (Wellington) Road 7,” McRoberts stated in his report. Should the township elect to provide waste collection on an interim basis, McRoberts suggested alternatives could include having private contractors collect the material or having township staff provide this service. He noted township staff would require training and equipment and the task “would distract from other duties without additional resources.” He also stated local contractors “may be expensive for the small level of service” and estimated the cost to the township could be about $8,000 per year, plus time to administer, address complaints, provide notifications and audit service levels. “At this point township staff are recommending that waste management services remain at the county level and that
affected residents continue to deliver their waste materials to the transfer station until such time the county can assume the delivery of the service,” the report states. Mayor Neil Driscoll suggested he and McRoberts could meet with county officials to clarify the situation. “In Mapleton it could take us a long time to get a subdivision to 100% completion,” he stated. Residential development in Mapleton is currently hindered by restrictions due to a lack of available wastewater capacity. “We’re not the same as other municipalities in Wellington County and it’s pretty
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We miss you Marj’s The closing of Marj’s Village Kitchen in Alma on Jan. 22 has been a great loss for all the employees and the residents of our beautiful little town. It seems very sad that a busy restaurant would have to go like this. The hard-working employees have suffered a great loss. We miss all of our customers that so often dropped in for a great meal or just a coffee. So many stopped in for a delicious pie or something else from our great bakery to take home with them. Marj’s was known as a meeting place for all the local farmers that ate here twice a day for 29 years. Many memories linger here. Alma is like a big puzzle with a piece of the puzzle missing. Let’s all hope that piece can be found. Donna Voisin RR1, Alma, (Former Marj’s employee)
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Rink a wonderful gift Dear Editor: Every winter, Mapleton residents enjoy skating on an outdoor community ice rink in Moorefield. This rink is shared by skaters of all ages and abilities. It is a wonderful gift to be able to take our children there and encourage them to enjoy some fresh air and exercise with us, in true Canadian fashion. The rink is put into place by several community members, and the setup is always facilitated by the Optimist Club and our local firefighters. The daily maintenance of the rink is really led by one generous resident, Dave Franklin. Following heavy snow storms, Dave is regularly out there walking behind the snowblower he adapted for rink snow removal. He faithfully floods the rink and patches any holes that appear. He has helped us clear the snow when he sees us shoveling, and is always so happy to know that it is being enjoyed. We love our town rink and we are so very thankful for his drive and dedication to it. I am so grateful that we live in this small community where there are wonderful community
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Family Day may be a relatively new holiday, but it appears to be one Ontarians have taken to heart. While many no doubt took the opportunity to spend some time together at strictly-family get-togethers, each year it appears there are more and more options for area residents to gather with friends, as well as family, at community events. One such event, held mostly outdoors in fine Canadian tradition, was the Moorefield Optimist Club’s Family Fun Day at the Optimist Hall and surrounding grounds. The day featured iceskating, hockey, tobogganing and other games, with plenty of hot dogs and hot chocolate to go around. Having the option to attend a great family event along with other local families is yet just another reminder of the important work our service clubs do in providing community-building opportunities. Kudos to the Moorefield Optimists for another valuable volunteer effort. Patrick Raftis
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.
NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS Under Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 the local municipality may cancel, reduce or refund all or part of taxes levied on land in the year in respect of which the application is made if the property: • • • • •
Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed Became exempt Was razed by fire, demolition or otherwise Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise – (substantially unusable) Mobile unit removed
Please note that Section 357(3) states that an application under this section must be filed with the treasurer on or before February 28 of the year following the year in respect of which the application is made. 2001, c. 25 s. 357(3). If you require additional information please contact the Municipal Office at 519-638-3313 ext 22.
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Vacancy Rebates are available for eligible properties within the Commercial and Industrial property tax classes. Properties with these classes must have vacant units. A rebate is provided based on the period of time the unit was vacant, subject to eligibility requirements. Application forms are available at the Township office. Deadline to apply for a rebate for the 2014 taxation year is March 2, 2015. Please note that such properties are subject to inspection. If you require additional information please contact the municipal office at 519-638-3313 Ext. 22
Attend a Council meeting as a delegation to address a concern or bring forward information to Council • Requests are to be received by Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. preceding a Council meeting • The request has to be in writing, outlining the reason for the delegation • Delegations are limited to 10 minute presentations Submit your request to Deputy Clerk, Barb Schellenberger at bschellenberger@mapleton.ca
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Taxation then and now An interesting document in the archives of the Mapleton Historical Society is a hand written auditor’s report of the 1874 financial transactions of the Township of Maryborough. This document reports each transaction for the revenues received and the expenditures made. As one would expect the largest revenue was from taxes, a total of $10,305. Tavern licenses at $15 each, totaling $150, $38 in fines imposed by the Justice of the Peace, and $11 from the pound keeper were added to the treasury.
Then, as now, money was borrowed to meet expenses until the taxes could be collected. That year the township borrowed $1,500 and repaid it with interest by the end of the year. The list of expenditures reveals the responsibilities of the township 140 years ago. School funds from local taxation of $598, 5.8% of the taxes levied, and an upper tier grant of $652, were administered by the municipality and paid out to each of the 16 schools in the township. The Conestogo River and its tributaries through the town-
ship resulted in expenses for bridges and roads of $2,794, 27% of the tax levied. The largest expenditure listed was the county levy. Then, as now, the township collected taxes on behalf of the county. Thirtyeight per cent of the 1874 levy, or $3,901, was collected and paid over to the county. Road and bridge maintenance appears to have been done by many different men - possibly those citizens living on that road or near a particular bridge. Payments were made for labour; materials such as gravel, planks and spikes; and grading.
There must have been an outbreak of smallpox that year as the list of expenses show payments to the board of health, a doctor and a nurse for attending to smallpox patients, others for supplying necessities to the patients, and one for supplying wine for the patients. The township also supplied coffins for those who died of smallpox. It is apparent the local township government was responsible for most services from roads and bridges to the health, welfare and administration of justice required by its citizens. In the last 140 years there
have been many shifts of those responsibilities to and from upper tier government. At the present time health care, social services, policing and some roads are not the responsibility of local government. That got me wondering if there could be some comparison of the amount of taxes paid in 1874 to those paid in 2014. A review of my 2014 residential/farm tax bill revealed that the county and school levies are listed. The 2014 county levy was 51.35% of the total and the school levy was 15.9%. This leaves 32.75% for local purposes, including roads and
bridges. In 1874, 56.2% of the taxes levied was available for local purposes. Citizens 140 years ago seemed to only require basic services, while today we expect and receive many different services for our convenience and pleasure. As examples we require well-built roads maintained for winter travel, recreation facilities, parks, and government support for many social activities. It seems we are receiving value for our tax dollars, just as just as they did in 1874. Submitted by Jean Campbell
Diabetes a serious illness - but help is available
Women’s conference - Amanda Brodhagen of VG Meats highlights the use of social media in her career. She is employed as executive assistant to president of VG Meats Cory Van Groningen. Her work day takes place in a virtual office, where she is active communicating about beef science and food safety topics. Brodhagen was one of the featured guest speakers at Waterloo Rural Women’s Day held on Feb. 6 at Floradale Mennonite Church. photo by Sharon Grose
Palmerston Legion hosts euchre PALMERSTON - LA Challenge Euchre was held on Feb. 2 at the Palmerston Legion. High score was recorded by Brandon Hauser and Kyle Hauser. Joe Riff and Earl Marquardt placed second and Bernice Sockett and Annie May
Hembly came in third. Hidden number winners were Marie Riff and Bonnie Marquardt Jessie Hotchkiss and Wray Turton recorded the most lone hands. The next Challenge Euchre is March 2 at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to participate.
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Almost everyone knows someone with diabetes, and most families have a family member with diabetes. Diabetes is a very common health condition affecting over three million Canadians. People with diabetes generally look very normal and there are no visible attributes to identify this condition. So, is it serious? Yes, diabetes is very serious. If diabetes was not serious and high blood sugars did not cause harm, there wouldn’t be a need for diabetes educators or diabetes education centers. Diabetes is a disease of blood vessels. Left untreated, high blood sugars do significant damage to blood vessels. The complications of diabetes are a result of high blood sugars, which damage arteries, veins and tiny capillaries. Large blood vessel disease leads to heart disease, stroke and decreased blood supply to the lower extremities sometimes resulting in amputations. Tiny blood vessel disease causes eye problems, even blindness, kidney issues and nerve damage to any body part. Is diabetes preventable? Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition, which, at this time, is not preventable. Type 2 diabetes, in some cases, can be prevented. Extra weight is one of the greatest risk factors. Keeping your body at a healthy weight, along with regular exercise and healthy eating, will go a long way in
reducing your risk for diabetes. If you have diabetes, this advice will go a long way in helping you manage your Type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, you cannot change your genetics, so if there is Type 2 diabetes in your family, your risk will be higher. Type 1 diabetes can only be managed with insulin injections or an insulin pump. In Type 1 diabetes the pancreas makes no insulin or very, very little. In Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas still makes insulin, though either not enough, or it makes lots but insulin resistance does not let the body use the insulin effectively. Some Type 2 diabetes can be managed with a healthy lifestyle only, some with medication in tablet form, and sometimes some insulin may need to be added. A human body cannot survive long without insulin. A person with Type 1 diabetes can survive at best just a few days without insulin. The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes are generally quite noticeable. Often the early symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss. As the pancreas makes less insulin, often flulike symptoms, a fruity odour to the breath, abdominal pain, along with an increase in the
above mentioned symptoms, appear. At this time Diabetic Ketoacidosis, a very serious condition, which could be fatal, is probably occurring. If this should happen, seek medical advice immediately. The symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes are more subtle. It is often diagnosed with routine blood work or the presence of any of the above symptoms. Do ask your Doctor to check your blood sugar regularly, especially if you are at risk. Diabetes is a condition that can be managed. There are so
many options today to manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. In Canada, diabetes education is available to everyone. The Canadian Diabetes Association is a great resource and can be found at www.diabetes.ca or reached by phone 1-800-2268464. For more information about any of the free services offered by your local family health team ask your doctor or nurse practitioner during your next visit, visit the website www. afhto.ca or google “family health team locations.”
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By Rev. Calvin Brown, Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton
Making a difference Lately there has been a plethora of stories in the news about how kids or others have been touched by a need in the world and undertaken to help someone else who are often total strangers. It may be those helped are some kids without parents or homes, or someone suffering from a cruel disease, or others who suffer from a natural disaster. Those moved by compassion in these stories are ordinary kids. Kids who think maybe they could raise $25 and maybe that would help but when others hear the cry of their heart they all chip in and, in the end, thousands of dollars
have been raised. We wonder sometimes why more of this isn’t done and the reason is because we think too small on the one hand and too big on the other. We think too small when we think that we are too little and inadequate to make a difference that would matter. So we don’t try because we think what is the use? We think in the end everything will just be the same anyway and so we just keep on doing what we’ve always done and sure enough things don’t change.. Others think too big. They think if they can’t completely eradicate the problem there is no use even bothering to deal with it. They realize some of these needs involve thousands of people and would require billions of dollars and so they
don’t even make a beginning. It may have been Tom Cruise who once said: “Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.” I think to fail is not so much not to always succeed in getting everything you want but to give up before you’ve done everything you can to achieve the worthwhile goal. This can be true of individuals, groups and institutions. And often we give up too soon. We give up when we can’t see us achieving everything we want, rather than after we have done all we can do. And to do all we can do is not simply to do what we’ve always done but to go beyond the usual and dare
to believe something bigger than ourselves is there to see us achieve more than we hope for or even imagined possible. As one leader said, “If you only do what you know you can do you will never end up doing much.” St. Paul was perhaps the best-known person to say that if we look to Jesus he will do more than we ask or even imagine. Jesus sets the example for us in the well-known story recorded in the Gospel about feeding the crowds. They came and their need was great. His followers assessed the situation and there were four or five thousand people who needed to be fed and only one boy offered his small lunch of a few loaves and fishes. The practical minded disciples said: Let’s just send them away to find
what they can in the villages round about. Jesus said: Let’s give thanks and share what we have. God will provide the rest. So they started out sharing the small lunch but by the time they were finished there was food for all and even plenty of leftovers. As we look around and see needs and our hearts are touched like the heart of Jesus was touched when he saw the needs around him, let us point out the need and begin to respond to share what God has given us. He will provide the rest. We aren’t the only ones whose hearts are touched by compassion There are many others and our gifts joined with theirs will be a mighty force to meeting the needs of the world.
Hudson Taylor, a famous missionary was once approached by his fellow workers who complained that they were too small a group to make any impact on their community, the task too big, and they had too few resources. They proposed giving up and returning home in defeat. After a moment’s reflection he replied: “God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply.” St Paul spoke the same truth to an earlier age: “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4: 19. Consider what the compassion of Jesus is stirring in your heart to do and be bold to make a good start.
Mapleton’s ice storm assistance claim among first approved by province by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The Township will be receiving the full amount of a claim submitted for the costs of dealing with the December 2013 ice storm. A Feb. 13 press release
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The “Great, Long, Winter of 2013/14” brought interesting visitors to Mapleton, such as the Northern Shrike, Snowy Owl, Red-Bellied and Pileated Woodpeckers, Harris Sparrow and Gray Jay. Outside our window a mystery bird sat by the feeders. It couldn’t have been a flycatcher, but the colouring was close. Those are warm weather birds. I had two later sightings to help with my ID. Gray Jays may wander as far south as Pennsylvania in harsh winters. Normally they are year-round residents of northern coniferous forests. It was perched at a nearby feeder. ID: 11-18” long. A large, fluffy, gray bird of the cool northern woods; larger than a robin, with a black patch or partial cap across the back of the head and a white forehead (or crown); suggests a huge overgrown chickadee. Juvenal birds (first summer) are dark sooty, almost blackish; the only distinguishing mark is a whitish whisker. Voice: scolds, screams and whistles, imitates other birds. Feeding: rodents, insects, fruit, seeds, eggs and nestlings; stores food at scattered cache sites. Their specialized salivary glands coat the food with a sticky mucous helping to preserve and attach food to vegetation. Few other Ontario birds rival the mischievous Gray Jay for curiosity and boldness. Campgrounds and picnic areas in Ontario’s northern shield are the easiest places to find these mooching marauders. Nesting can begin as early as late February. Nests are well insulated to conserve heat. This gives nestlings an early start to learn skills of foraging and storing food for the next cold season. Birds of Ontario, Peterson’s and Audubon Field Guides were my resources this month. Common Redpolls have returned to our feeders after a few year’s absence. Until next month, Susan Warren
The three are the only municipalities in Ontario for which claims have been fully reviewed and payments initiated. Mapleton will be receiving $23,009 through the Ice Storm Assistance Program. Centre Wellington will receive $297,543 and Puslinch will get $44,923. The province has offered the other 55 claimants an interim payment, stating, “final payments, when they are issued, will be based on the outcome of a complete claim review.” Interim payment offers to local municipalities include: - $156,702 for the Town of Erin which had submitted a claim for $447,720; - $56,178 for the Township of Guelph-Eramosa, against a claim of $160,500; - $28,173 for the Town of Minto, which claimed for $80,355; and - $2,200 for Wellington North, where the claim totaled $8,500. Wellington North’s interim payment offer was the lowest
on the list, while the highest offer, more than $22 million, was made to the City of Toronto. The County of Wellington did not submit a claim for ice storm assistance. Also receiving interim payment offers were the Grand River Conservation Authority, which received an offer of $191,743 on a claim of $550,000 and Credit Valley Conservation, for $26,147 against a claim of $74,700. Maitland and Saugeen Valley conservation authorities did not submit claims for ice storm assistance. The Ice Storm Assistance Program is a one-time disaster relief program for the 2013 ice storm. It focuses on costs related to the immediate emergency response, such as setting up warming centres, and the subsequent cleanup of debris necessary to protect public safety. Ontario will be reimbursed by the federal government for a portion of the eligible response and recovery costs under the Disaster Financial Assistance
the funding announcement at the Feb. 10 meeting. “We’ll probably see it until June or July, but my understanding is we will be receiving the funds we have requested,” said Sinnamon. “I’m sure they’ll add interest,” stated Mayor Neil Driscoll.
Skating with grandma - Three-year-old Katelyn Fizell of Listowel skates once a month with her grandmother June Ebertt of Drayton at the PMD arena. Parent and Tot Skating is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 12 pm. photo by Caroline Sealey
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Leal visits riding to talk agriculture STRATFORD - Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal visited Perth-Wellington last week. Leal attended the Canadian Dairy Xpo in Stratford and spoke at a campaign event hosted by Stephen McCotter, the riding’s federal Liberal candidate. The campaign event hosted by McCotter was part of his ongoing speaker series relating to riding matters. McCotter touted agriculture as the “backbone of the economy in Perth-Wellington.” Leal also emphasized the importance of agriculture as a growing sector in Canada that employs a large number of Canadians. He also stressed the importance of the broader Ontario economy and the cooperation within the province. Leal stated that Prime Minister Stephen Harper “is putting all his eggs in one bas-
Minister visits riding - Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal, left, was introduced by Perth-Wellington federal Liberal candidate Stephen McCotter at forum on agriculture hosted by McCotter in Stratford on Feb. 4. submitted photo ket with focussing on the west, to the detriment of Ontario” and that “there aren’t two Ontarios, there is one,” noting that “healthy urban centres rely on healthy rural centres.” Leal is the third high-pro-
file Liberal to visit the riding as part of McCotter’s speaker series. Federal environment critic John McKay and Canadian Heritage critic Stephane Dion both visited the riding in January.
On the slopes - Many of those attending the Moorefield Optimists Family Fun Day on Feb. 16 took the opportunity to try a some hill climbing and tobogganing around the park grounds. Participants warmed up with hot dogs and hot chocolate provided by the Optimists. photos by Patrick Raftis
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, February 20, 2015
Garage design revised - On Feb. 10, Mapleton council approved some revisions to the layout of a new public works maintenance facility to be constructed later this year. This concept image gives an idea how the building, which will be connected to the existing administration centre at the township’s Sideroad 16 headquarters, will look when completed. Chamberlain Architect Services
Mapleton council approves revisions of layout for new maintenance facility
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council has approved a revised layout for the new municipal maintenance facility to be constructed at the township’s Sideroad 16 administration centre property. Public works director
Brad McRoberts recommended council approve the revisions made to the plans by Chamberlain Architects, including: - relocation of locker rooms to the west outside wall to permit windows and natural
lighting; - relocating utility rooms to the interior; - eliminating an employee entrance along the south facing exterior wall; - reducing of the size of the flammables storage room and
increasing the size of the general storage room; and - providing the ability to segregate the lunch room/training room from the kitchenette to allow for its use during a separate training meeting. McRoberts noted council
was not approving spending on construction at this point. “At this point council’s giving approval that this building go ahead. We have not seen a budget yet. This is just determining that this building meetings meets our needs and
we can move forward,” said McRoberts, who described the design of the building as “pleasing but then again not ostentatious.” “I think they’ve brought us back a really usable layout,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll.
Turton appointed MVCA representative by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here has agreed to appoint Minto councillor Dave Turton as the township’s representative to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and the Maitland Valley Source Water Protection Committee for a three-year term. A portion of Mapleton falls within the MVCA boundary. Mapleton, Minto and the Township of Wellington North share one MVCA appointee, explained CAO Patty Sinnamon in a report to council at the Jan. 27 meeting. Wellington North and Minto have also appointed Turton to represent them. In the past, Sinnamon noted, Mapleton council has permitted
Wellington North and Minto to take the lead on the MVCA appointment as there are only a few properties within DAVE TURTON Mapleton that fall within the MVCA watershed, while all others fall within the Grand River Conservation Authority boundaries. “The expectation is that the representative will report to council on the activities, projects and programs of the respective conservation authorities that would impact or be of interest to the residents of Mapleton,” the report stated.
By virtue of the appointment to the MVCA, Turton would also represent the three municipalities on the watershed’s source water protection committee. “I can advise that there are no properties within Mapleton that pose any risks under the source protection plan,” Sinnamon noted. Turton is in his third term as councillor for the Town of Minto and is a long-time employee at Rothsay, Maple Leaf Foods as the maintenance manager/chief engineer. “I know Mr. Turton very well,” said councillor Dennis Craven. “He’s a very competent person who will represent us well.”
Drayton advances to league finals
Friends and family - Among those enjoying the Moorefield Optimist Family Fun Day on Feb. 16 were, from left, Mapleton residents Marion Gray, Rusty the St. Bernard, Jillian McIntyre, Rebecca Gray and Shayna Morphy. The event featured skating, tobogganing and snacks. photo by Patrick Raftis
FROM PAGE TWO they scored the opening goal early in the first. Rich Colwill started the Missionary scoring with an unassisted goal. However, Listowel played hard to stay alive and kept the Missionary scoring quiet until the third period when Matt Burnett lit up the score board, assisted by Dylan Bults and
Rich Colwill. With Listowel’s hopes deflated, Matt Freund added another Missionary goal to strengthen the lead, assisted by Nathan Rhame. Listowel still managed to rebound and came back for a goal midway through the third. Travis Kuepfer scored the Listowel goal, assisted by Kyle Streicher and Mark Hockley.
Listowel refused to give up and stormed the Missionary net to gain a goal late in the third. Max Brubacher finished the play with the goal, assisted by Mike Gingrich and Lowell Weber. Although Listowel played hard, its season ended as Missionary held on for the win and advance onto the B Division finals.
KidsAbility launches School Kids Intervention Program and new ‘Smilezone’ WATERLOO - Child and youth services minister Tracy MacCharles celebrated the results of the province’s increased investment in the lives of children and youth with special needs at a Feb. 12 ceremony here. Announced in August, the province committed an annual boost of $310,000 to help KidsAbility take children off waiting lists and into therapy and support programs across Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington. Through the province’s investment, KidsAbility leveraged the increase in annual funding against donations raised locally through its Foundation, to allow for the creation of a new program known as “SKIP” which stands for: School Kids Intervention Program. “Through KidsAbility’s new SKIP program our goal is that by December, we will have taken approximately 140 children between the ages of four to five off of our wait lists empowering them the skills and support that they need to be successful,” said KidsAbility CEO Linda Kenny. “SKIP is an excellent example of the creative initiatives that children’s treatment centres carry out in their communities,” said MacCharles, “These programs are vital to meeting the diverse needs of
A ribbon cutting for KidsAbility’s Smilezone in Waterloo was held on Feb. 12. From left: front, Bentley (KidsAbility’s Guelph-Wellington ambassador), Nate (Cambridge Ambassador), Philip (KidsAbility client); back, KidsAbility chair Penny Smiley, Kitchener-Centre MPP Daiene Vernile, Minister of Children and Youth Services Tracy MacCharles, Elaine Brown (Nate’s mother), Smilezone Foundation co-founder Scott Bachly, Deirdre and Graydon Large (KidsAbility family) and Smilezone Foundation co-founder Adam Graves. submitted photos the kids they serve. Ontario has increased funding for children’s rehabilitation services across the province by $10 million over the last two years, and the results can be seen in centres, like KidsAbility, all across Ontario. This investment, coupled with the innovative programming offered by Kidsability, will help young people with special needs reach their full potential.” MacCharles was joined by KidsAbility children, families and staff for the celebration inside KidsAbility’s new “Smilezone,” helping to cut the ribbon for the official grand opening ceremony. This is
the fifth Smilezone to open across Canada with the goal of “putting smiles on children’s faces.” The space in Waterloo will welcome over 2,200 children and youth each year. The Smilezone Foundation is an independent charity founded by Adam Graves, former NHL player for the New York Rangers, and Scott Bachly of Bachly Construction. Together they established the mission of assisting children, and their families, who are facing difficult times and health challenges. “Every child deserves a reason to smile and it has been
such an honour working with KidsAbility and the Waterloo community. The staff, children and families at this centre are truly inspiring and our foundation is thrilled to be a part of helping make everyone smile,” said Graves. Under the SKIP umbrella, children between four and five years old will benefit from occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, language therapy and therapeutic recreation services. As well, SKIP’s programs will provide information and support for clients, families and the community towards improved community partici-
In the zone - Bentley, KidsAbility’s Guelph-Wellington ambassador, has a little fun playing with one of the new interactive features of KidsAbility’s new Smilezone. pation and quality of life. SKIP is offered from the summer before junior kindergarten up until the summer before the child enters senior kindergarten (or the summer before Grade 1 for children who qualify for KidsAbility’s six-and-up services). Services will be available during day and evening hours to best meet client and family needs. KidsAbility Founded and supported by local Rotarians since 1957, KidsAbility Centre for Child Development in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington empowers children and youth with a wide range of complex
special needs. Through a team of therapists, teachers, support staff and volunteers, over 5,800 children and youth, from birth to age 18, benefited from therapy and support services at sites in Cambridge, Fergus, Guelph, Kitchener and Waterloo last year. Funded primarily through the Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services, KidsAbility also receives support through community donations There are approximately 900 individual children (average age of 3 years) waiting for services at KidsAbility.