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Mapleton backs MPP’s call for reform of joint and several liability legislation
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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township has joined a growing list of municipalities supporting a call for changes to liability legislation that makes taxpayers an easy target for lawsuits. Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece is pushing the provincial government to reform “joint and several liability� - an issue driving up municipal insurance premiums and, in turn, property taxes. In December Pettapiece introduced a private member’s resolution calling on the province to act. Currently, if two or more parties are found at fault or negligent in a lawsuit, damages can be recovered from any defendant, even if the party is deemed only one per cent responsible. In a Feb. 12 press release, Pettapiece cites a 2007 case
Family fun - Since 2008, Ontarians have celebrated Family Day on the third Monday in February. Designed to provide families with a day to share together and take a break during the bleakest month of winter, the event is celebrated with a wide range of activities in communities across Wellington County. In Mapleton, an afternoon of ice skating at the PMD Arena was on the agenda for many local families on Feb. 17, including Justin and Sandy Yutzy, of Drayton, and their children Quinten and Kiara. In addition to Ontario, Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia all celebrate Family Day. Albertans have been celebrating the holiday the longest, beginning in 1990, while British Columbia introduced Family Day in 2013. photo by Patrick Raftis
in which an Ontario Superior Court found a municipality 50% liable for a crash involving a young driver under the influence of alcohol who ran a stop sign. The municipality should have had better signage, the court found, because drivers in the area had a habit of running stop signs. “Local property taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay the price in cases like these,� Pettapiece states in the release. “We need the government to come up with a plan that is fair to all concerned.� Pettapiece’s resolution calls on the government to implement a comprehensive, longterm solution to reform joint and several liability insurance for municipalities by no later than June 2014. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has urged municipalities to provide
“immediate written support� for Pettapiece’s resolution, which has already received over 90 supportive resolutions from municipalities, including several in Wellington County. Mapleton council unanimously endorsed the resolution at its Feb. 11 meeting. The township’s annual premium for all forms of coverage in 2014 is $176,945. That’s up about 3% from the $170,989 the municipality paid in premium for the 2013 term. In 2011, AMO released the results of a survey showing municipal insurance rates had increased by 22% over previous five-year period. Because the issue affects municipalities across Ontario, Pettapiece states he is hoping to win support from MPPs of all parties. Debate on the private member’s resolution is scheduled for Feb. 27.
Budget trimming continues in Mapleton
Local residents planting trees by the thousands MAPLETON - Over 16,000 trees will be planted along watercourses in Mapleton this spring. Landowners have been working with the community group Trees for Mapleton to add trees along creeks, ditches and rivers. Mark Funk, a Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) forestry specialist, says the 16,000 trees will stretch a cumulative length of 12 kilometers along Mapleton’s waterways. “This will go a long way towards improving the water quality in the creeks and ditches� says Funk. “It’s certainly going to help downstream water quality in the Conestogo River and the Grand.�
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These treed creek buffers (sometimes called riparian buffers) provide a number of farm and environmental benefits: they can filter sediment and nutrient runoff from fields, encourage water infiltration and provide habitat for beneficial birds, insects and aquatic wildlife. Bill Kabbes, a Mapleton farmer, planted an 820-metrelong creek buffer with trees over 20 years ago. Kabbes, who has a dairy operation near Arthur, planted the trees and installed a fence to keep his cattle out of a tributary of Farley Creek. When asked whether the buffer has improved water quality, Kabbes replied, “For sure! I think the water leaving our
property might even be cleaner than the water coming in.� Although Kabbes says the main goal was to reduce the amount of manure getting into the water, it has also benefitted his herd’s health. “The project has had unexpected benefits in terms of herd health. I have seen a lower rate of both mastitis and foot rot now that the cattle aren’t in the creek.� Grant money is available through the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program to assist with tree planting and other water quality improvement projects. For more information contact GRCA staff at 519-6212761 or ruralwater@grandriver.ca.
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council and staff here continue to trim expenses as they work through the 2014 municipal budget process. A treasurer’s report approved by council at the Feb. 11 meeting includes a draft budget requiring a tax levy of $4,393,343, an increase of $393,254 over the 2013 levy. Finance director Yufang Du said those numbers would result in a budget levy increase of 9.83 per cent and tax rate increase of 3.03%. An earlier draft of the budget on Jan. 28 included a levy increase of $437,995 over the 2013 levy - or 10.95%. The report was received following a four-hour budget session prior to the regular council session on Feb. 11. Mayor Bruce Whale said council is still aiming to have
the budget passed by the end of March. However, he noted, the process could be complicated by decisions to be made regarding rebuilding of the township’s public works garage at the Mapleton administration Centre on Sideroad 16. The facility burned down on Nov. 29 and further meetings with the township’s insurer, the Frank Cowan Company, are needed before rebuilding can proceed. Whale said the project could still affect the 2014 budget. “We have a few unknowns,� said Whale. “We’re not sure how much coverage we’re going to have.� While insurance will cover the loss of the building, additional funds could be needed if council decides not to rebuild the exact same building on the same footprint as the previous shed. It’s possible the munici-
pality may have to debenture a portion of the project, Whale explained. The mayor also noted further review of potential bridge and road projects will be conducted before the budget is finalized. “We do know we have some bridges in this municipality that are not going to last forever,� said the mayor, noting four bridges have been identified as requiring attention in the near future. Du presented a report explaining that Mapleton’s 2014 share of unconditional grant funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund is $1,050,600, a decrease of $185,300 from 2013. “That 185,000 that we lost transfers into a four per cent increase in our operating budget. So it’s pretty significant for us,� said Whale.
Mapleton Safe Communities group seeking volunteers
Safey day - Mapleton Safe Communities is seeking volunteers to assist with their community activities. A safety day for local students is among the events planned in 2014. Above, Mapleton resident Walter Grose mans the farm safety booth at a safety day in Minto last spring. Community News file photo Main St. W. Palmerston
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MAPLETON - Mapleton Safe Communities (MSC) is urgently seeking volunteers to fill vacant positions. Partnering with Mapleton Fire Rescue (MFR), the County of Wellington OPP, and Wellington County Safe Communities, the committee is comprised of MFR representatives, Mapleton council members, OPP officers and community volunteers. The committee’s main objective is to explore and implement ways to make Mapleton Township as safe as possible. The committee has been in development over the past
few years but organizers are pleased with some of the results of staying committed. Whether promoting drug/alcohol abuse awareness programs or anti-bullying seminars, the committee’s aim is to identify and address safety issues within Mapleton Township. “Each community has a unique profile. Issues that may affect a place like Minto may not have the same impact or relevance in Mapleton,� states MSC chair Wilma Mol. Last year MSC launched and implemented the Vial of Life Program and the group hopes to launch the Road Watch Program at some point
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in 2014. Road Watch is an OPP initiative that addresses unsafe driving and/or road hazards in a proactive way. The committee is also planning its first Mapleton Safety Day for all Mapleton students in Grades 1 and 4. Working in cooperation with local schools this all-day event is scheduled to be held at the PMD Arena in Drayton on May 13. “This is a transitional year for our committee and we are excited about these new initiatives,� said Mol. “But like a lot of committees we need more help, some of our members are overloaded with other commitments, some retiring and some
moving away. It is our hope that a few good people will step up to the plate and join our committee.� In addition to looking for new members, the committee is also seeking a youth representative (preferably a high school student or older). This it is an ideal way for students to fill their community service requirements, Mol notes. The committee meets on the last Monday of each month at 7pm at the Drayton Fire Hall. The community is invited any of these meetings. Contact Mol for more information at wilmasworld@live. com or 519-575-8430.
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monDAY, February 24 Pee Wee LL vs. Blyth/Brussels, 6:30pm wednesDAY, February 26 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:20pm thursDAY, February 27 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:00pm Pee Wee LL vs. Seaforth, 7:00pm
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Permission for second garden suite recommended on temporary basis by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council appears supportive of a request for a second garden suite on a local property, due to extenuating circumstances. A public meeting was held on an application by Abram and Mary Bowman for an oversize garden suite on their property on Concession 2 of former Maryborough Township. While Section 6.12(e) of the zoning bylaw limits the floor area to a maximum of 1,000 square feet, the proposed size of the requested suite is 1,280 square feet. Councillor Jim Curry asked the Bowmans why they needed a larger suite than the bylaw allows. Abram Bowman replied the larger trailers are better built and more suitable to the family’s purposes. Wellington County senior planner Mark Van Patter noted an existing mobile home is already present on the property. Mr. Bowman’s mother lives in the existing trailer.
“The mobile home is attached to the main home by a breezeway. It is my understanding that the township building official at the time, considered this to be a home addition and issued a building permit on this basis without requiring a rezoning,” Van Patter noted in his report. “However, the mother’s mobile home has separate cooking facilities and functions as a residential dwelling unit. In my opinion it should have been considered a garden suite at the time, requiring a temporary rezoning.” Section 6.12 of the Mapleton zoning bylaw provides for a garden suite in agricultural zones. A temporary rezoning for a period up to 20 years is permitted, after which permission must be renewed every three years. Van Patter stated Bowman indicated either he or his children would be occupying the proposed second garden suite and that due to injuries that limit his ability to do physical
labour, he needs assistance on the farm. While noting he has some concerns about establishing a precedent for permitting two garden suites, Van Patter pointed out there are some unique circumstances in this case, including: - the township’s issuance of a building permit for the existing mobile home; and - Bowman’s disabilities (i.e. there may be cases where more than one garden suite should be permitted through a rezoning). Van Patter suggested permitting the existing mobile home as a garden suite until Bowman’s mother no longer resides there. “At this point, the mobile home would have to be removed from the property and would not be eligible for renewal,” Van Patter stated in his report. Council directed Van Patter to bring a draft bylaw amendment back to council, including the recommended exceptions.
GRCA seeks watershed heroes CAMBRIDGE - Do you know a watershed hero? They’re the individuals, families, groups and businesses that put their time and energy into improving the Grand River watershed. Many do it without recognition; satisfied with the legacy they leave for future generations. Well, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) thinks they deserve to be acknowledged, and is looking for nominations for its annual Watershed Awards.
The GRCA has presented the awards since 1976. Once again, there are the two regular categories for environmental work. But this year a special one-time category was added in honour of the 20th anniversary of the designation of the Grand River system as a Canadian Heritage River The award categories are: - Honour Roll Awards are presented for a sustained record of environmental achievement over an extended period of time; - Watershed Awards for
Dirksen among winners in Milk Maker contest ALMA - A Mapleton farmer is among the winners in the first annual Milk Maker Forage Competition. Alma area farmer Henk Dirksen of Dirksen Holsteins placed first in the 2nd to 4th Cut Haylage Class. Ten other prizes were awarded in Hay, Balage BMR Corn Silage and 1st Cut Haylage classes. Dirksen also placed third in the Corn Silage category of the event. The Ontario Forage Council (OFC), along with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) partnered with the Canadian Dairy XPO to introduce the competition. The Milk Maker Forage Competition was a new feature of the Canadian Dairy XPO which took place on Feb. 5 to 6 at the Stratford Rotary Complex. The competition was open to all forage grown for
Floradale, Community take lead FROM PREVIOUS PAGE net and floated a shot over the blocker for the goal. Although Missionary pulled their goaltender in the final minute for the extra skater, Listowel held on for the shutout victory and a 1-0 lead in the ‘B’ division best-of-three semifinals. submitted by Willard Metzger
dairy production in Canada. Producers from across the country were invited to submit samples for lab and visual analysis; the first-place winners from each class were displayed at the Milk Maker booth the Canadian Dairy XPO. Classes were judged based on a variety of criteria, including nutritional and physical analysis, particle size by PennState and VFA’s. Lab analysis was performed as a co-operative effort by SGS Agrifood Laboratories and A & L Canada Laboratories.
outstanding examples of environmental work; and - Special Heritage Awards for those who have advanced the river-related heritage and recreational attributes that were recognized in the Heritage River designation. More information on the Heritage River designation can be found in the “Heritage River” section of the GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca . Nominations can come from anyone in the watershed. Deadline is May 1. More information on the program, including short biographies of past winners and a nomination form, can be found in the “Watershed Awards” section of the GRCA’s website. The winners will be honoured at a special event in the fall.
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Group in need of local foster parents by Sarah Grandy GUELPH - Avalon Specialized Foster Care, which has been operating since 1998, is always looking for people willing to become foster parents in Guelph and surrounding areas. Their first foster home opened in 2009, and they now currently have five foster homes, three of which are in the Guelph area, and two near Ospringe. Avalon has four separate programs allowing them to serve a range of children, from ages five to 18 years old. Children come from a variety of backgrounds and situations. Some have faced neglect and abuse while others may be struggling with a range of mental health issues. Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent can do so in their own home or in an Avalon-owned home. Financial support is provided to foster parents for either living situation. Parents who foster out of their own home receive $60 to $80 a day per child, and those who decide to move into an Avalon home will receive $1,000 a month per child, along with all living expenses paid. “To become a foster parent, you do not need any academic qualifications,” said Rob Holtam, foster care program manager. “We’re looking for people
81’s win series in four PALMERSTON - The Mapleton-Minto 81’s swept the Lucknow Lancers four straight after winning two games in WOAA Senior AA action this past weekend. The 81’s won 9-2 in Palmerston on Feb. 14 and earned an 8-2 victory the following night in Lucknow. In total, the 81’s outscored Lucknow 34 to 7 in the series. The 81’s will play the Durham Thundercats in the second round. The series begins Feb. 23 in Palmerston at 3:30pm.
Foster families needed - Avalon Specialized Foster Care is always looking for people willing to become foster parents in Guelph and surrounding areas. From left: resource supervisor Jodi Eagles, manager Robert Holtam and resource supervisor Megan Kewley. submitted photo
who are genuinely committed to the kids, people who are willing to open their own homes and provide the structure and the routine that we all find necessary to be successful.” Families may welcome children into their home on a temporary basis or may want to foster a child with the goal to adopt them. Avalon is looking for: - single adults or couples; - young adults or older adults that are young at heart; - families just beginning to raise their own children or fam-
ilies who have finished raising children; - adults with special skills or special childcare training; - same sex couples; - home owners or renters; and/or - stay at home adults or people who work outside of their home. There are qualifications for becoming a foster parent, and anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to contact Rob Holtam at 519-780-3883, or rob.holtam@avalontreatmentprograms.ca.
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Wellington OPP offer snowmobile safety tips WELLINGTON CTY. Wellington County OPP are reminding snowmobile operators to ride safely and follow the law. Police offer these tips for a safe sledding season: - ensure you have the appropriate licence and it with you. Have with you the ownership, registration number affixed to the sled along with the valida-
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suit, along with an approved helmet. Carry snacks, water and fire making supplies; - prepare an emergency kit with a spare drive belt, spark plugs, tow rope, trail maps, first aid kit, and flare; and - tell someone where you are going, who is with you, and when you will return. Try not to travel alone, and always carry a cell phone.
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Mapleton council has added the township to a growing list of municipalities supporting a call for changes to liability legislation that unfairly puts municipal taxpayers on the hook for a disproportionate share of large legal settlements. Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece is pushing the provincial government to reform “joint and several liability” – an issue driving up municipal insurance premiums and, in turn, property taxes. In December, he introduced a private member’s resolution calling on the province to implement a comprehensive, long-term solution to reform joint and several liability insurance for municipalities by June of this year. Mapleton council unanimously endorsed the resolution at the Feb. 11 meeting. Currently, if two or more parties are found at fault or negligent in a lawsuit, damages can be recovered from any defendant, even if the party is deemed only one per cent responsible. What this often results in is a municipality paying the lion’s share of a claim it has been deemed only marginally responsible for – in some cases costing tens of millions of dollars. A 2011 survey by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) points out insurance costs impact small municipalities harder than larger ones, making the issue even more important locally. The per capita insurance cost for communities with populations under 10,000 is $37.56, compared to $7.71 in municipalities with populations over 75,000. AMO has taken the position that municipalities should not be, essentially, insurers responsible for making up the difference between their due share of a settlement and what other liable parties can afford to pay. AMO has urged municipalities to provide “immediate written support” for Pettapiece’s resolution, which has already received over 90 supportive resolutions from municipalities, including several in Wellington County. This is not a new battle, it’s one AMO has been fighting literally for years and it’s one the Town of Minto managed to arrange a meeting with the attorney general of Ontario over in 2012. It’s also not one where the answers are clear cut. If those with the deepest (perceived) pockets can’t be made to pay, who can be? Certainly there are cases where innocent victims deserve, and need compensation for injuries and damages. Thanks to Pettapiece’s efforts, it appears the issue will at least get a public airing in the legislature. Debate on the private member’s resolution is scheduled for Feb. 27. It’s a debate all taxpayers should follow with interest. Patrick Raftis
go across private land. If you ride on a closed trail, it is trespassing. Be knowledgeable of local bylaws; - check the weather forecast, and ride according to the weather conditions; - check with the local snowmobile clubs for current trail conditions; - dress for the weather and wear a buoyant snowmobile
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tion sticker and an insurance slip; - purchase an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club (OFSC) permit and display it on the sled; - don’t ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs; - obey speed limits, trail and road signs; - do not ride on closed trails or private property. Many trails
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 2013 taxation year is February 28, 2014. 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.
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:
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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.
RURAL MAILBOXES During periods of winter snow removal mailboxes are sometimes knocked down through no fault of the plow operators. If your mailbox posts are in poor condition, improperly installed or in the wrong location it is the owner’s responsibility if the mail box is damaged. The Township will NOT replace damaged mailboxes unless there are clear indications they were hit by a plow during their snowplowing operations. It is very important for residences to keep their mailboxes clear of snow and visible from the road.
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Farmerettesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; In 1918, as the Allies ramped up their efforts to defeat the German armies and end the First World War, women and children and older men were urged to work in the fields and orchards to relieve the farm labour shortage. The four flax mills in Alma, Arthur, Drayton and Moorefield all need workers to pull the abundant flax crop that year. In mid July the mills were notified that the Resources Committee of the Provincial Government had recruited a
group of over 100 â&#x20AC;&#x153;farmerettes,â&#x20AC;? young women from Toronto, to work in the area. None of the girls had any experience in flax-pulling or farm work, but were willing to do their patriotic duty. Some of them had been working in munitions factories but the majority of them were school graduates, musicians, elocutionists and girls of society. A few days later the farmerettes arrived by train, all dressed in their khaki uniforms of smock, bloomers and leggings, with tan shoes and boy scouts hats. Apparently
the initial plan was to have the girls march as a body to their camp of tents, set up in military fashion, in Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grove by the Conestogo River. However the newspaper of the day relates that the young fellows of the community were only too happy to convey them by automobile to the camp. One older man, telling of the event quite a few years later, said the village fathersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plan to have armed guards surround the camp to keep the farmerettes safe had to be quickly abandoned for fear that someone might get shot.
In actual fact the girls conducted themselves with propriety. They went about their business of provisioning and setting up their camp. A minister from Rothsay conducted a service at their camp on their first Sunday and the group attended the evening service at the local Methodist Church. The following Monday evening the girls put on a variety show in the town hall theatre. All the proceeds, about $100, were donated for patriotic purposes. Once the flax-pulling began a few days later the girls were driven to and from the fields
each day - mostly in automobiles, although some of them rode on the wagons carrying the flax to the mills. A group of ten girls, led by Winnifred Haggas, an elocutionist, were the principal entertainers from the farmerettes. Even after a long day in the fields these girls still had energy to spare for rehearsals. They requested that a local committee be formed to assist them in preparing for and presenting concerts. J.M. Davidson, a hydro commissioner, G.A. Clark, the school principal, Richard Henderson, the local
druggist and a councilor, and J. Coram, the local newspaper editor, formed that committee. A second concert was presented to a capacity crowd in August. This time the proceeds would help defray the cost of installing electrical power in the town hall and theatre. The farmerettes took their revue to nearby communities in the county as well. Apparently they preformed in their uniforms, for an account of their September concert in Mount Forest remarked on their novel but becoming costumes. submitted by Jean Campbell
Local schools exceed five-year averages by Kris Svela MAPLETON - A couple of local schools performed ahead of their five-year average in the annual education performance report card released by the Fraser Institute on Feb. 2. Alma Public ranked 1,148th in the province on a score last year of 6.6 and five-year average of 6.2. Drayton Heights Public was ranked 1,006th with a score last year of 6.8 and an average over the past five years of 6.5. Maryborough Public in Moorefield was ranked 1,449th with a score last year of 6.2. Five-year results were not available. Ten is the top score a school can receive in the annual survey conducted by the Fraser Institute. Surveys are compiled from tests administered by Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), which measure Grade 3 and Grade 6 students in reading, writing and mathematics in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. The report is based on 3,300 public and Catholic schools in Ontario and is based on EQAO results for the past five years. Edward Johnson Public Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Guelph was the only school in the region to secure a top score, was based on an overall 9.9 for the past five years up until 2012-13 results. It joined 15 other schools in the province attaining the top ranking. No other schools in Guelph or Wellington matched the Edward Johnson ranking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The school rating does not reflect a pass or fail,â&#x20AC;? information on the Fraser Institute website points out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It simply reflects how far the school is performing above or below the provincial average.â&#x20AC;? High School results were derived from comparing Grade 9 mathematics scores and Grade 10 literary scores from 725 schools in the province. Scores for elementary schools throughout the county are as follows (Note: not all schools were ranked due to incomplete information available to the Fraser Institute). Centre Wellington Elora Public ranked at 1,810 based on a 2012-2013 score of 5.7 and previous fiveyear average of 6.2. JD Hogarth Public in Fergus ranked at 2,543 with a score last year of 4.3 and fiveyear average of 4.1. John Black Public in Fergus was ranked 1,298 with a score last year of 6.4 and five-year average of 7.1. Ponsonby Public ranked 1,606 based on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score of 6 and five-year average of
5.6. Salem Public ranked 1,606 based solely on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score of 6. No other information was available. St. Joseph Catholic in Fergus was ranked 1,079 with a score last year of 6.7 compared to an average over five years of 5.4. St. Mary Catholic in Elora was ranked at 725 with a score last year of 7.2 and the five previous years of 7.1. Victoria Terrace Public in Fergus ranked 2,504 with a score last year of 4.4 compared to the five-year average of 5.4. Erin Brisbane Public ranked 495 with a score last year of 7.6 and five-year average of 7.4. Erin Public was ranked 2,203 with a score last year of 5.4 and give-year average of 5.7. Ross R. MacKay in Hillsburgh ranked 2,881 based on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score of 2.8 and five-year average of 5.3. Grand Valley Grand Valley District ranked 2,329 based on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score of 4.9 and a fiveyear average of 5.4. Guelph-Eramosa Eramosa Public ranked 165 in the standings with a score of 8.5 last year up from a 5-year average of 8.1. Rockwood Centennial ranked 2,073 with a score last year of 5.3 and five-year average of 5.8. Minto Minto-Clifford Central ranked 1,670 based on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score of 5.9 and no previous information. Puslinch Aberfoyle Public ranked 794 with a score of 7.1 and previous five-year average of 7.3.
Wellington North Arthur Public ranked 2,239 with a score last year of 4.8 compared to an average in the past five years of 4.3. St. Mary Catholic in Mount Forest ranked 2,239 with a score last year of 5 and fiveyear average of 4.8. Victoria Cross Public in Mount Forest ranked 2,127 with a 5.2 score last year and five-year average of 5.1. High school scores Centre Wellington District in Fergus ranked 346 with a 2011-12 ranking of 6.3 and five-year ranking of 6.6. Erin District was ranked 480 with a 2011-12 score of 5.5 and five-year average of 6.8. Norwell District Secondary in Palmerston ranked 178 with a 2011-12 score of 7.2 and five-year average of 6.9. Wellington Heights Secondary in Mount Forest was ranked 442 with a 2011-12 score of 5.7 and five-year average of 5.8. Guelph high school results: - Centennial Collegiate ranked 67 in the province with a 2011-12 ranking of 8 and 8.2 average over five years; - College Heights was ranked 708; 2011-12 ranking of 1.7 and five-year average of 0.9; - Guelph Collegiate ranked 47; a 2011-12 ranking of 8.2, five-year overall rating of 8.5; - John F. Ross Collegiate was ranked 76; 2011-12 score of 7.9, five-year average of 7.4; - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic ranked 232; 2011-12 ranking of 6.9, five-year overall of 7.1; and - St. James Catholic was ranked 442 with a 2011-12 ranking of 5.7 and five-year average of 6.5.
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Genealogy on display Discover your roots - Phyllis Carnochan and Sheila Watt were at Guelphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stone Road Mall on Feb. 16 promoting the local branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.
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By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church
Proof of existence Prove to me that your God exists. How I love to rise to the occasion of answering that question. I can no more prove that God exists to someone who doesn’t believe in a Divine Creator than they can prove to me that God doesn’t exist. I have an acquaintance in
Nova Scotia who is a wellrespected health professional with her own practice. She’s an interesting character. She has the uncanny knack of finding signs of satanic cults everywhere she looks. We couldn’t go into a restaurant or a movie without her pointing out the “symbols” everywhere: pentagrams (which are just stars), upside-down crosses, triangles (referred to as pyramids in Satanism) with line-art eyes
inside them, circles with dots inside, stylized 666 numbers … she was able to see them everywhere. They filled her world and she truly believes that their existence in our society is deliberate. Funny thing was, given time and a little more desire, I could have played the same game with her and pointed out the abundance of Christian signs and symbols that inhabit my world: stars, butterflies,
crosses, doves, anchors, rocks, fish, eagles, sheep and lambs, oxen, snakes, the sun and the moon and fire. And then there’s water, oxygen, light, the seasons … well, you get my point. We are surrounded by the existence of God’s presence and the signs that God exists. Can I prove it? Nope … not to anyone whose mind and heart is closed to the very thought. Over the past few weeks I have very much enjoyed the
sign in front of the Drayton Mennonite Church that gives us comfort in these cold days. I can’t remember it completely, but it says something like: “The difficulties of winter are overcome by the promise of Spring.” If there is no sentient being of some kind, then how can we explain the order in the universe? The movement and predictability of the seasons and the detail in each is so
miraculous that those of us who put our faith in the order of nature can’t understand why some would deny that an intelligent Master of Creation does not exist. Wouldn’t we be living in chaos? The truth is, there are as many arguments out there for the existence of God as there are arguments against it. And neither side seems to be able to accept the other’s point of view.
Residents advised to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms with battery backup TORONTO - Ontario residents are advised to check and install working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure early warning in case of fire and dangerous carbon monoxide levels in their homes. During power outages, electrically-connected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms will not work unless they have battery backups.
Make sure your home has battery-operated smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, Ontario’s community safety ministry advises. People are also reminded to use extreme caution when using fuel-fired appliances such as portable generators and heaters, furnaces, fireplaces, hot water heaters, stoves and gas barbecues. These appli-
ances produce carbon monoxide when fuels such as propane, gasoline, kerosene, natural gas, heating oil or wood have insufficient air to burn completely. Only a carbon monoxide alarm will alert you to the presence of deadly carbon monoxide gas. If only installing one alarm, locate it near the sleeping areas. To reduce the risk of car-
bon monoxide poisoning, portable generators and barbecues should only be used outdoors to ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the home. Users are advised to allow appliances to cool before refueling and refuel and store them outside, following manufacturer’s instructions. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an invisible, tasteless and
odourless gas that can be fatal. Only working carbon monoxide alarms will detect the presence of this deadly gas. “Please remember to take extra precautions during power outages. Fuel-fired appliances can produce carbon monoxide, which can be detected by carbon monoxide alarms,” said Madeleine Meilleur, minister of community safety and cor-
rectional services. “Installing battery-operated carbon monoxide and smoke alarms can protect you and your family.” Meilleur advised in a press release. Portable generators can produce carbon monoxide and should be used outdoors to ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the home, the ministry cautions.
Fire safety tips for winter season offered by Canada Safety Council Winter is the worst season for residential fires in Canada, according to Fire Prevention Canada. There are many reasons for this – homes must be heated, people are cooking most of their meals indoors, and those who smoke tend to stay indoors rather than going out. Fires claim eight lives each week in Canada, and almost three-quarters of those deaths
happen as a result of residential fires. The Canada Safety Council recommends the following precautions to minimize your risk of a residential fire this winter.: Home heating: - keep clear at least one metre of space around all space heaters. Do not dry clothes or shoes on or near a heater. Turn the heater off when you are not in the room, and do not leave
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Bird behaviour may be observed when lighting conditions or great distances prevent you from making out details. Expert birders often use behaviour rather than colour or shape. Behaviour covers everything birds do, including nesting and courtship activities. But it is their more obvious actions-swimming, foraging and flying that are useful as field marks. The three behaviour categories are: water, land/ground and flight. Water includes swimming, diving and feeding, both in and along its edges. Land includes bushes or trees. Feeding, headbobbing, wing-flicking, tail-fanning etc. may be noted. Flight includes aerial behaviour—soaring, flying in formations, hawking for insects and many other activities on the wing. Distinctive behaviours can be used to narrow the range of possibilities to a single group or to one species. To begin, all you need is your notebook, pencil and patience. Binoculars are helpful but not necessary. Take a look at the first bird you see. After noting its size, ask yourself what it is doing in the applicable water, land and flight categories. Even when you already know what the species is, knowing about behaviour will enable you to appreciate things most people overlook. An ordinary stroll can turn into a rich harvest of fascinating observations. Later you will be able to compare your detailed notes with bird identification books. Behaviour traits will be another invaluable tool to learning about the birds you come across. Audubon’s How to Identify Birds by John Farrand Jr. was my resource for this column. In January my neighbour informed me that she saw a redbellied woodpecker and her first northern shrike, a bird of prey, at her bird feeder. Until next month, Susan Warren
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children or pets unsupervised with a heater that is turned on. Periodically inspect the heater’s cord for damage and frayed or exposed wires, and do not use the appliance if any damage is present; - if you use a fireplace or wood stove for heat, build your fire with a small amount of dry, seasoned wood to keep the flames under control. Resist the temptation to overload your fireplace or stove. Burning too much wood at once can cause tar and creosote to build up in your chimney or stove pipes, which creates a fire hazard; - never use highly flammable materials such as wrapping
paper or gasoline in a woodstove or fireplace. These substances can create dangerous fireballs in an instant and, just like burning too much wood at once, can cause a buildup of flammable materials in your chimney or stove pipes. Always use a screen in front of the fireplace, and never leave children unattended by a fire; - have a fire escape plan for your house and regularly review it with your family; - keep the damper of your fireplace or woodstove open until the fire is out and the ashes are cool enough to touch; and - regular maintenance of all
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by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water; - do not use any open-flame device, such as a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, or charcoal stove, to thaw the pipe; - call a licensed plumber if you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you cannot thaw the pipe; - do not leave a space heater unattended near the frozen pipe; - do not smoke in bed or in your bedroom. Ashtrays in the house should be kept on sturdy surfaces away from all combustible materials.; - when using candles, keep them on or in sturdy holders on a level surface, out of the reach of children and pets. Blow out candles when you leave the room or are going to bed; - store flammable liquids such a gasoline and paint safety, away from any heat sources, and ideally in a cool, dry place outside the house; - never use a barbecue indoors (this includes the garage). A barbecue uses combustible fuel, which releases carbon monoxide. CO can be deadly if adequate ventilation is not available; - flickering lights? Blown fuses or a circuit breaker that keeps tripping? These may be a sign of electrical problems. Contact an electrician; and - clean the dryer lint filter before and after each use to minimize the risk of a dyer fire.
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What a community! The family of Pat Dietrich is overwhelmed and so very thankful for each of you. The yummy meals sent our way, the beautiful flowers, cards and memorial contributions as well as all of the hugs are greatly appreciated! The long wait at the funeral home is testament to the many people that Mom has touched and we thank all for coming and waiting so patiently. We would like to especially thank Dr. Chris Lund, Kate Wick and the rest of the nursing staff at Bayshore Home Care for their true compassion and support which allowed us to honour Mom’s wish to remain at home. To Ken and Mary at Heritage Funeral Homes for their guidance and understanding and to Rev. Mel Sauer for his many visits with Mom and Leonard, the beautiful funeral service and his ongoing friendship and support. To Mary Lou for playing so beautifully and to our family at Drayton United Church for your constant support and prayers, the wonderful family dinner between visitations and the awesome lunch following the funeral service. Your kindness will always be remembered. Leonard, Gary, Paula, Greg and families.
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Provincial champs - The Palmerston Midget Girls broomball team are provincial champions after finishing first at a tournament in Barrie Feb. 14 to 16. The team beat the Eastern Stealth from Ottawa 1-0 in overtime in game one on a goal scored by Deanna Vaughan. The second game against the Windsor Devils was also a 1-0 with Regan Cook scoring for Palmerston to secure a spot in the finals. In the final game, a rematch with the Stealth, Haley McLaughlin scored two minutes into the first period for Palmerston. No other goals were scored despite Palmerston playing the last six minutes short handed, including playing two players short at one point. The team did not allow a goal in the tournament. The Palmerston Penguin Peewee team won silver at the event, the first time a Palmerston Peewee team has made it to the finals. The local Midget Boys team won bronze. From left: front, Jordan Scholten and Deanna Vaughan; centre, coach Murray Kaye, Paige Cossit, Quinn Wilson, Calysta Kaye, Avery Schiestal, Taylor Stewart, Hayley McLaughlin and coach Rick Lenselink; back, coach Sara Dineen, Regan Cook, Nicole Walker, Natalie Sipes, Jordan Dobben, Jeanette Martin, Miranda South, Vanessa Koepke, Sarah Williams, Katrina Lenselink, Marina Meulenbelt and Rhoanna Martin. submitted photo
Council expresses support for oversize woodshop by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council has indicated support for an application to expand a Wallenstein area woodworking business that already exceeds the size allowed under the township’s zoning regulations. The request for a zoning amendment came from Marvin and Sharon Weber for a 150acre property on Wellington Road 86 north of Wallenstein. The property is zoned agricultural exception. The applicants are seeking a 4,800 square foot expansion to a 3,700 square foot existing workshop. The expansion would result in a total ground floor area of 8,500 square feet. The proposed workshop expansion will increase the area for office, shipping, assembly, and equipment. The application notes the business builds “bulky kitchens” and therefore, requires more room. They also wish to add two new machines that require a large footprint. Currently, three family members work in the shop, as well as one co-op student who does not reside on the property. “I would not normally support a rezoning for a shop this large,” stated Mark Van Patter, Wellington County manger of planning and environment, in a report to council at the Feb. 11 meeting. However, he questioned whether some consid-
eration should be given to the zoning history on the property. “Clearly the current Mapleton zoning bylaw would not permit such a large shop today. Home industries are only allowed 2,500 square feet now, and that includes all the accessory uses,” Van Patter noted. However, he suggested council determine how much weight to give to an earlier zoning approval by the former Township of Peel. “It is the view of the applicants that under a 1991 rezoning [Marvin Weber’s father, who started the business] was originally allowed an area of operation of 9,687 square feet and that they should be allowed a shop up to this size today,” Van Patter explained. “It appears that a former chief building official interpreted the ‘area of operation’ to be the maximum area limit a use could be expanded to.” Councillor Jim Curry expressed concern about the proposed scale of the operation. “I’m very concerned with the size of the building that you wish to put up as still being under a home industry. I think it’s exceeding our intent,” said Curry, adding, “I’m not in support of the addition.” “What are your options if your business continues to grow? Have you thought about
it for further down the road?” asked Mayor Bruce Whale, who suggested a condition requiring a move to an industrial area if the business was to expand further. “I want to keep it as a family operation. I never wanted to have 50 guys working for me. That’s not me at all,” said Marvin Weber. “I’ve kept it there for 20 years and that’s where I want to keep it.” Van Patter said the business “predates the idea of a home industry” but suggested council could control the scale of the operation by adding a limit on the allowable number of employees living off-site. Councillor Neil Driscoll was not in favor of making future expansion or employee restrictions a condition of approval of the current application. “This is just creating jobs in our municipality. It’s not taking up valuable farm land,” said Driscoll, adding, “I appreciate that you’re doing it right. You’re here.” Driscoll said he has noticed several other shops of similar size in the same area. Van Patter said there are likely some businesses in the rural areas of the township operating without proper zoning. He also said officials sometimes don’t become aware a business is even operating unless they apply for a permit
to build or expand facilities. “We are aware there are some of those out there,” said CAO Patty Sinnamon. “If we get an application that’s how we become aware of it.” She added, “If you’re aware of a business that’s up and running and you’re concerned about the zoning, staff can certainly check into it.” “I’m not looking to point any fingers,” Weber replied. Council directed Van Patter to prepare a draft bylaw amendment for consideration. Whale said the draft amendment should not include an expansion restriction. “My read is council isn’t supporting an expansion restriction at this point,” said Whale.
CAMBRIDGE - Patrons are being invited to “Come on, come on” to the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge for a tribute to the music that rocked the world in Twist and Shout: The British Invasion. This energetic production celebrates the artists and songs that sparked a musical revolution, on stage four weeks only from March 5 to 30. Conceived, written and directed by Drayton Entertainment’s Artistic Director, Alex Mustakas, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion is said to be one of the most popular productions in the organization’s history. First staged in 2005 at the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene followed by a record breaking run at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend, the show was an instant hit. This revival, which also marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America, is poised to take Cambridge audiences by storm. In the early 1960s, groundbreaking British music began to drift across the ocean and invade North America, and the bands themselves soon followed. The revolution that followed is expressed with glorious emotion in this fun-filled revue that features classic songs by The Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Hollies, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Searchers, Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, and many, many more. “The ‘60s was an exciting time of revolutionary music that had an enormous impact on me personally,” says creator
Alex Mustakas. “I am really looking forward to sharing this vibrant revival with our patrons in Cambridge.” Light-hearted comedy, groovy fashions, swinging dance numbers and the music that shaped a generation is brought together in this imaginative, infectious, and immensely irresistible piece of ‘60s nostalgia. Over 60 show-stopping hits are performed by a first-rate ensemble of performers, including Jayme Armstrong, Alex Black, Lindsay Croxall, Gerrad Everard, Christine Glen, Jennifer Kee, Duff MacDonald, Sarah Matton, Robert Markus, Nicholas Nesbitt, Yvan Pednault and Nick Settimi. Ted Simonett is the charismatic TV host and star of The Roy Solomon Show, around which the production is centered. Simonett takes theatre audiences back to a simpler time, reminiscent of the days when families gathered together around the television set to watch the hottest acts of the day perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. “The set is fantastic,” says Mustakas. “We’ve acquired some authentic retro-style equipment in order to make the auditorium feel like a TV studio sound stage. It sets the right mood for audiences to relax, let loose, and have FUN!” Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com, in person at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge Box Office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (3729866).
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Promoting Wellington’s history Promoting local heritage - Feb. 16 was Heritage Day at Guelph’s Stone Road Mall. Ron Hattle and Jim Webb were on hand to promote the Wellington County Historical Society and its annual publication Wellington County History, which chronicles local historical events and people.
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and available for use or benefit of the entire community. For example, previous recipients have built a river access point, carried out habitat restoration and planted trees; and - elementary schools in the Grand River watershed can get up to $750 to pay for natural elements (e.g. trees, shrubs, seeds, plants) of a schoolyard naturalization project. Details and an application form are available on the GRCA website at www.gran-
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There’s still time to apply for grants for schoolyard and community environmental projects offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation Foundation. Deadline for applications is Feb. 28. The two groups are offering Community Conservation Grants in two categories: - community groups can get up to $1,000 for conservation projects that are tangible