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Township bridges require $14 million in capital spending within a decade by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – More than $14 million worth of capital spending on bridges and culverts here is recommended over the next six to 10 years in a new bridge inspection report. R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) presented the results of its 2014 inspection of the township’s 69 municipal bridges and culverts to council on Jan.27. Although no new bridges were built, the number represents eight additional structures over three metres in span than in the 2012 report. Four additional structures were found during the rehabilitation of Concession 16 and four more were identified during the 2014 field inspections, the report said. The report also identifies remedial needs in three classifications: routine maintenance, additional investigations and repairs and rehabilitations (capital works). Township staff can carry out routine maintenance work in most cases, the report indi-
cated. The total estimated value of maintenance work to be completed by the township is $178,700. “We recommend that a general allowance to complete the works described above be included in the township’s annual road budget,� the report said. Four structures have been identified as in need of further investigation on an “urgent� basis. The report indicates work should be undertaken to monitor crack widths, deformation, settlements and movements until the structures can be scheduled for replacement “or the structures have been classified as stable.� A total of nine structures have been identified as “normal� priority for additional load evaluations, deck condition surveys or monitoring. The total estimated cost of the 13 additional investigations is $127,500. Capital works projects identified in the report prioritized as needed within six to 10 years would cost an estimated
$7,257,800. Costs for projects in the one- to five-year priority range are estimated at $4,279,000, and for projects prioritized within one year at $3,162,500. Roadside safety needs include a general allowance for guide rail and/or end treatments at all bridge locations as may be required. The total estimated cost for road side safety is $2,635,000. At its Feb. 10 meeting, council approved a staff recommendation to place load restrictions on four bridges on Sideroad 17. In a report to council, public works director Brad McRoberts noted the bridge inspection report 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.� The complete bridge inspection report can be viewed in the public works section of the township’s website: www. mapleton.ca.
Sweet Treats - For more than 25 years, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Alma has hosted a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday. Congregation members, from left: Jeff Scott, Ron Mitchell and Sandra Mitchell, flipped and served pancakes on Feb. 17. photo by Caroline Sealey
Mapleton native receives prestigious Vanier Graduate Scholarship by Glynis M. Belec DRAYTON – Perseverance, quiet resolve and dogged determination have seen former Drayton area resident, Rachel Keunen, 23, through years of academic excellence. Those qualities have also helped her capture a major academic scholarship. Keunen attended Norwell District High School and received many academic awards including an Upper Grand Learning Foundation scholarship 2009, an Ontario Scholar award for 2009, the Principal’s award for academic achievement 2009, the Harj Gill Stop 23 Music Award in 2009, the Paul H. Rogers Extracurricular award in 2009, the Canadian Association of Principals’ Certificates of Honour 2009 and the Margaret McCullough Scholarship in 2009. Her final graduating average was over 95 per cent. In 2013, Keunen was accepted into the Bachelor of Sciences program in Biochemistry and Biotechnoloy at Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU). She received the President’s Centennial Scholarship which was an entrance award given to someone who has a high school average greater than 95%. She was also one of the top four students with the highest graduating averages in the Faculty of Science and as a result, received the Alumni
Nano-chemist - Mapleton native Rachel Keunen’s work in chemistry has culminated in her receiving a $150,000 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to pursue her Ph.D studies and research.
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Gold Medal. At WLU, Keunen was presented with a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) undergraduate student research award. Other honours include the Marjorie H. Brown Scholarship in Chemistry. This is awarded to a full-time student (completing an Honours Chemistry or joint Honours Chemistry program) who has the highest cumulative grade point average in all chemis-
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try courses. Keunen made the Dean’s list all four years. In the fall of 2014, she finished her Masters in Science in Analytical Chemistry and then immediately joined the Winnik group (http://www. chem.utoronto.ca) and began her research in self-assembly of block copolymers into rigid cylindrical micelles. With a natural inclination and curiosity for identifying substances of which matter is composed, how it inter-
acts, combines and changes to form new substances, Keunen seemed destined to be a chemistry aficionado. Although she didn’t go into it to receive award after award, she was delighted that her hard work was paying off. The culmination of Keunen’s efforts came when she learned that she had been selected from 2,000 applicants, to receive a $150,000 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to pursue her PhD studies and
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research. The government of Canada’s intention for awarding the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for the (VCGS) program is to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. The criteria for acceptance and reward are strict and demanding. Vanier Scholars are required to demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health. Keunen applied for the program, submitting evidence of her research abilities, approach and worthiness. Then she waited. Although the waiting was long, she had strong support from her parents, Brian and Joanne Keunen, and her brothers, Aaron, Benjamin and Daniel. “It was nerve wracking waiting to hear if I got it,� Keunen said. “When I finally did I was ecstatic and wanted to do a happy dance.� The first phone call she made was to her mother, Joanne. “Rachel was very shy growing up,� her mother said, adding she remembers how much her daughter loved school – even on snow days.
“[She] always enjoyed assisting others with their homework, too, and she was a big help with her little brothers. Determination and dedication to her family has been an integral part of Keunen’s life and her strong will is now serving her well as she perseveres in her studies. “I always thought she’d go into math,� her mother said. “I never thought she would pursue a Ph.D. in nano-chemistry.� Keunen conquered her shyness and went on to excel in many areas. Her parents are grateful she has found something she enjoys. Getting the VCGS is like a validation that she has chosen the correct path. “It was still kind of surreal,� Keunen said, as she considered the road ahead and those who have helped her along the way. “The journey getting here was hectic and full of extracurricular [demands], work as a research assistant, and a continual stream of assignments and tests for my courses.� She indicated that, although it has been a lot of hard work, she has thoroughly enjoyed the journey, especially doing her undergraduate work at WLU. She is grateful to her instructors and professors who inspired and motivated her through her undergraduate studies. As well as her parents, she Continued on page 3
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Pettapiece renews call for action on municipal insurance PERTH-WELLINGTON Local MPP Randy Pettapiece has renewed his call to protect municipalities from mounting insurance premiums. During the first week of the legislative session, Pettapiece introduced a new motion calling on the government to reform the joint and several liability model. “Municipalities’ insurance premiums are still too high,” said Pettapiece. “No longer can this government ignore calls from our municipal partners. They need to work with them to reform this expensive system.” 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 percent responsible. It makes municipalities liable when other defendants cannot pay. Last February, Pettapiece introduced a private member’s motion calling on the government to reform the joint and several liability model. His motion earned statements of support from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Insurance Bureau of Canada, insurance brokers, and over 210 municipalities across Ontario, stated a Feb. 19 press release from the MPP’s office. The motion passed with strong support from all parties in the legislature. However, at the August 2014 AMO conference, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced her government
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would not be introducing any joint and several liability reform measures, Pettapiece said in the release. “It’s very strange the government supported my motion, but then six months later, refused to take action,” Pettapiece said. “The Liberals had been promising action since 2011, but then they reneged.” Pettapiece filed a Freedom
Cash taken in break-in at shop on Yatton Road Anyone with information regarding this crime, is urged to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. Callers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
MAPLETON - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report about a break and enter to an insecure workshop on Yatton Road, Mapleton Township. The entry occurred between Feb. 15 at 11pm and Feb. 16 at 6am. Thieves stole a cash box with money inside.
FLORADALE 5 COMMUNITY 0 With the best-of-three semifinal series tied 1-1, this was a must win game for both teams. Floradale scored the opening goal midway through the first. Heads up play by defenceman Josh Brohman sent Brendan Jefferson through the neutral zone with a break away rush. Jefferson went to the centre of the net but tucked the puck into the left corner. Floradale opened the second period with another goal. Brohman controlled the play at the point and sent a pass to Ryan Martin. Martin sent a wrist shot past the blocker of the goaltender for the goal. Floradale put the game away with a power play in the third period. Ryan and Dan Martin worked the puck deep and Willis Martin tucked the puck into the corner. With the wind out of the Community sails, Floradale
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81’s, Rocks to face off WELLINGTON COUNTY - The WOAA Senior Men’s North division final series will be a battle between two Wellington County teams. With a change to the playoff format this year that had only the top four teams playing in the AA division, the Mapleton Minto 81’s finished in third and faced the 2nd place Saugeen Shores Winterhawks. The two teams traded wins in the first four games of the series. The 81’s then won games five and six to take the first round. The Elora Rocks finished in fourth and took on the first place Durham Thundercats. After losing the first 2 games of the series, Elora came back to win four straight games to defeat the Thundercats. The Rocks and 81’s will face off for the North division championship with the winner advancing to face the South division champions for the league title.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Novice LL vs. Howick, 11:00am Tyke vs. Woolwich, 12:00pm Pee Wee R vs. Ripley, 2:45pm Firefighters vs. OPP, 7:00pm SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Pee Wee R vs. Ripley, 1:00pm Atom LL vs. Hanover, 2:30pm Novice R vs. TCDMHA, 3:30pm TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Atom R vs. Grand Valley, 8:00pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Bantam vs. Walkerton, 8:30pm Sorry, there will be no Parent and Tot or Adult Skating on Wednesday, March 4 or Thursday, March 5
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North for Youth sets priorities for youth engagement
Mill expansion - Building permits for a $9.8 million expansion at Wallenstein Feed and Supply boosted Mapleton Township building statistics in January.
Mill expansion boosts January building stats by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Building activity in the township is off to a strong start this year thanks to major industrial and commercial construction projects. The Mapleton building department issued permits for $12,847,000 worth of construction in January, a huge increase over January 2014, when permits for construction valued at $1,672,500 were issued. The January permits generated just
over $33,000 worth of fees for the township last month, compared to about $7,500 in the same period last year. Chief building official Patty Wright told council on Feb. 10 that a major industrial construction project was responsible for the bulk of the increase. “Another large commercial project started in Drayton as well in January … so our numbers are good,” said Wright. CAO Patty Sinnamon told the Commu-
nity News in an email the spike in industrial construction was due to a $9.8 million expansion at Wallenstein Feed and Supply. The company is adding a fourth mill, putting an addition on another mill, adding to a broiler house and building three silos. Building figures were also boosted by permits for commercial construction valued at $2.6 million last month. “Things are definitely busy in Mapleton,” Sinnamon commented.
GRCA warns spring melt will bring high risk of flooding CAMBRIDGE - There’s a high risk of flooding when the spring melt takes place, according to a forecast issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) on Feb. 18. The forecast was presented at the annual meeting of municipal flood co-ordinators who gathered at the GRCA head office in Cambridge. Although the weather was relatively dry through December and January, regular snowfalls in the last few weeks have resulted in accumulation of 20 to 50 centimetres of snow across the watershed, said Stephanie Shifflett, a water resources engineer with the GRCA. Snow accumulation is highest in the northern part of the watershed, in Dufferin and Wellington counties. The snow cover equates to about 40 to 80mm of water on the ground.
The snow does not have the capacity to soak up much water when spring rains hit. Underneath the snow, much of the ground is frozen, so when the melt begins, most of the water will run off rather than soak into the ground. The persistent cold temperatures are expected to continue into March, which also raises the risk. “The later the spring melt, the higher the likelihood of a rapid melt and river ice breakup,” Shifflett said. Almost the entire river system is covered by ice, so a rapid melt raises the risk of ice jam flooding. An ice jam can occur when ice floating downstream accumulates at a low spot or a bend in the river, blocking the flow of water, causing it to back up and spill over the banks. At the mouth of the river
at Port Maitland, Lake Erie is largely frozen over. If that persists into the spring melt, there is a risk of flooding in the Lower Grand as water and ice moving downstream are blocked from entering the lake. If that looks likely, the GRCA will work with Haldimand County to call in a Canadian Coast Guard ice breaker to clear the mouth of the river. The GRCA operates seven reservoirs that are used to capture water from the spring melt. That has the effect of lowering river levels downstream of the reservoirs. The reservoirs have between 60 and 90 per cent of their storage space available, which sets them up to handle large inflows of water. The GRCA works closely with municipal officials to prepare each year for the spring melt. The authority is respon-
sible for monitoring weather conditions and issuing warnings to municipal flood coordinators. It is then up to the municipalities to implement their local flood response program by warning residents, closing roads, managing evacuations or taking other actions. The meeting of flood coordinators Feb. 18 was only one of a series held during the early part of the year to be prepared. Residents can learn more about the GRCA’s flood warning and response program on the website at www.grandriver.ca. They can get flood warnings from local media, or directly from the GRCA via Twitter at @grca_flood_msg or through the GRCA’s email news service. Information on how to sign up for emails is in the Newsroom section of the website.
by Jaime Myslik KENILWORTH - Five priorities for improving youth engagement in Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North were identified at the North for Youth event here, put on by the North Wellington Coalition for Youth Resiliency. Priorities established include: increasing awareness of programs and resources in the municipalities; creating a youth council and focusing on youth engagement; increasing ease of attending programs by considering transportation, cost and location; increasing inter-generational interaction, relationships and mutual respect; and removing barriers and finding ways to increase collaboration to keep community momentum, said Alison Vasey, community youth resiliency worker for the Mount Forest Family Health Team. The coalition will work to implement the priorities in the Town of Minto, the Township of Mapleton and the Township of Wellington North in the future, Vasey said. However, she did not have a firm schedule. The North for Youth event on Feb. 21 involved 41 participants, five of whom were youth from within the community, and was held at Kenilworth Public School. “We really wanted to encourage the youth to come so that … their voice would be in the room and the adults who were in the room could … hear,” Vasey explained. “It’s one thing when you present data and you give that information but when you have a young person sitting at the table saying, ‘I don’t feel like I’m recognized in my community’ or ‘I don’t feel like I belong,’ it really hits home.” The other participants were youth service providers, members of the faith community, members from council and other community members who simply have concerns about youth, Vasey said. After hearing survey results about their daily lives from 403 youth from Wellington Heights Secondary School and Norwell District Secondary
School, the North for Youth participants identified the five priorities for youth as the most important to address within the communities. The survey showed that over 80 per cent of youth in Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North do not think their neighbours take responsibility for monitoring their behaviour (86% in Minto, 80% in Mapleton and 89% in Wellington North), about 75% of youth do not do community work for an hour or more a week (77% in Minto, 64% in Mapleton and 79% in North Wellington), and more than 60% do not feel they are encouraged and supported by their neighbours (63% in Minto, 66% in Mapleton and 71% in Wellington North). Though the survey showed holes in youth engagement, North for Youth participants also identified areas where the communities are connecting with young people: sports teams, volunteer opportunities, faith-based community groups, theatre programs, 4-H clubs, Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario and school resources, Vasey said. The participants also identified some of the weaker areas: a lack of diversity in the type of sports offered, a lack of youth awareness about what is available within the community, a poor connection between youth and adults in the community, differences between what is offered in the three municipalities, transportation, a lack of formal youth voice within the communities, a lack of engagement and a limited selection of people involved in running the extra curricular activities, Vasey said. The North Wellington Coalition for Youth Resiliency will pick up the priorities and act on them. “We want this to be … the community’s vision and the community has obviously guided what it is,” Vasey said. “So the community is the leader in forming the vision and the strategies [and] the coalition and the service providers are going to implement and support what’s come from this vision.”
Rachel Keunen receives prestigious scholarship for work in chemistry FROM PAGE ONE has many people to thank who helped her along the way. Dr. Vladimir Kitaev, Keunen’s research supervisor, along with healthy competition from her biochemistry friends helped her become the success that she is. She also confessed to having perfectionist tendencies which probably has translated
into attention to great detail - a helpful trait for researchers. As a recipient of the Vanier scholarship, Keunen is excited about the doors that will open as a result. “It’s a great thing to have on my resume. It allows me to have more time for research,” Keunen said. “It will also help to fund
my research since my supervisor doesn’t have to give me a stipend.” One benefit is that it gives Keunen peace of mind financially, “especially with the cost of living in Toronto” she said. Research and study are serious business for Keunen but she still loves being around friends and family. Her love for
figure skating has never diminished and she tries to take time to kick back and enjoy life. Her passion now, besides academia, is being involved and working in the young adult church ministries, in Drayton, Scarborough and Toronto. Keunen’s ultimate goal as her journey into the world of research continues, is to design
a particle that would deliver drugs to tumours which could then hopefully lead to better treatment options for cancer patients.
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Relief funding a disaster It was a long time coming, but Mapleton has received, if not an actual cheque, at least assurance the township will receive the total amount of expenses submitted to the provinces for ice storm relief in connection with a massive storm in December of 2013. Mapleton was one of three municipalities in Wellington County that were first in the province to finalize their claims. Commendations are no doubt due township staff for efficiently dealing with what was, by all accounts, a process nearly as messy as the clean-up effort that necessitated it. Four other Wellington municipalities continue to negotiate with the province over eligibility of expenses for claims of varying sizes. That it took more than a year after the weather event to reach this stage is a sad commentary on how slowly the wheels of bureaucracy can move, but at least the province has recognized the ice storm as a disaster beyond the scope of traditional municipal responsibility. However many municipal officials have expressed concern over the complex and time-consuming application process, one that is still underway for many of them. It has been an unnecessary frustration resulting from the ad hoc nature of the government’s relief effort, which was cobbled together only after repeated requests from municipalities. That needs to be addressed. The time to start fixing the problem is now, before the next storm strikes. Clearly Ontario needs a permanent, more broadly-based disaster relief program with clear guidelines so everyone knows what is covered and to what extent, in order to allow for better planning and more efficient response. Perhaps there also needs to be a more defined process for accessing federal assistance was well. It would be a shame if no lessons were learned from the current debacle. Patrick Raftis
Letter to the Editor Columns appreciated I enjoy reading the Reflections and Jean Campbell’s Musings columns in the Community News. Also, Barrie Hopkins and Steve Thorning’s weekly columns in the Wellington Advertiser. They all make for interesting reading. Older people, especially those who don’t get out much, read these columns. Some clip
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If you have any information about this crime or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You never have to give your name or testify in court. If your information is used in an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for:
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Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Part Lot 14, Concession 5 (Peel) with a civic address of 7443 Fourth Line. The property is approximately 0.73 ha (1.8 acres) in size. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject lands from an Institutional (IN) and Agricultural (A) zone to a site specific Agricultural zone to recognize the existing parochial school and permit an expansion to the school property. The amendment will also address Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I) issues related to the institutional use. This rezoning is a condition of approval for consent application B94/14 that was granted provisional approval November 2014, to add land as a lot addition to the existing school property. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before Mapleton the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office.
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
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
The churches of Rothsay When the village plan of Rothsay, with 361 village lots and 23 part lots, was drawn in 1855, the owner of the land, Charles Allan, no doubt envisioned a thriving community. The 1871 Directory of Wellington County lists the population of the village at 200 with the usual tradesmen of the day and one member of the clergy, Rev. D. Anderson, Presbyterian. Although the population of the village did not grow much there were three church congregations in Rothsay serving the villagers and the surrounding farming area.
The first church was built by the Anglicans. A small wooden structure on the northwest side of Queen Street on Part Lot 9, Concession 14, Maryborough. That is the site of the abandoned (no longer used for burials) St. James Anglican Cemetery. The St. James congregation built a new white brick church on Lot 157 at the corner of James and Head Streets in 1885. The brick used was from the Towser’s brick yard in Rothsay. The impressive entrance was on the side of the church facing James Street. The congregation was part of the Drayton, Huston, Moorefield, Rothsay circuit.
By 1950, the membership had dwindled and officials decided to close the church. The bell and a large font was donated to Christ Church, the Anglican Church in Drayton and the building sold. The Rothsay United Church purchased the building in 1952. First Presbyterian church The first Calvin Presbyterian Church was a frame building in 1866 on Lot 159, Head Street, just west of the Anglicans. The same year they built a frame manse for their minister next door on Lot 160, Head Street. The frame church building served until the congregation replaced it with a large white
Council ponders plan to improve traffic safety near Palmerston school south side of Prospect Street between York and Toronto Street, excluding the buses in the current bus loading zone; and - amending the parking by-law to prohibit parking on the north side of Prospect Street, from the corner of York Street, 90m to the east and from Toronto Street, 100m to the west. The plan includes working out an agreement between the Upper Grand District School Board and the Palmerston Missionary Church, which is located next to the school, to allow temporary parking from the school on the church’s parking lot. The town would then construct 125m of sidewalk from the current crosswalk at the school, along the south side of Prospect Street to church parking lot. “So do we think this is going to solve the problem?” asked councillor Dave Turton. “As long is it’s policed,” said councillor Jean Anderson, who suggested the town will need agreements with the OPP, because “for the first few weeks you’re going to have to chase people.” Mayor George Bridge said, “This has to be a coordinated effort in September of the next year … letters to parents, teach-
ers should talk about it.” Bridge added, “The OPP may have to be there for a bit to get some warnings out – you don’t want to be overly highhanded about it. I think it will solve some of the problems. “It’s scary down there,” said Bridge. “I mean there’s a lot of kids walking around; I’m surprised nobody’s been, touch wood, hurt. “People have to realize it’s for the safety of the children and that’s what’s uppermost in our minds,” said councillor Judy Dirksen. Some councillors favored the idea of creating “shortterm” parking areas where people could stop briefly to drop off their children. “I think short term parking is vague. I would really like to see it say, ‘drop off area only,’” said councillor Mary Lou Colwell. Council noted it should be made clear that people dropping off young children who needed to be walked into the school should park in the church lot. CAO Bill White suggested time-limited zones could be included when a bylaw formalizing the changes is passed. Council approved a plan to work toward implementing the recommendations in the report.
World Day of Prayer 2015 GUELPH - “Showing genuine interest in others is a positive step forward in maintaining uniting among believers and reaching out to the community.” With those words the women of the Bahamas encapsulate the World Day of Prayer on March 6. At 2pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Guelph the women will at the World Day of Prayer service celebrating their culture and history, their land and their legacy. The sounds of the ocean breeze and Junkanoo, of rake ‘n’ scrape and the beat of goombay drum leave listeners poised for more. The women of the Bahamas have stories to tell. Their stories begin with a question: “Jesus
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entrance and gallery facing Head Street was built. A kitchen and washroom facilities were built at the north end of the building. A well was drilled. At one time, supplied water to 18 families in the village. The St. James United Church remaining members made the difficult decision to close their church in June 2014. The building was sold to a private individual later that year. After 151 years, sadly, Rothsay is no longer the home of an active congregation of any religious denomination. Submitted by Jean Campbell
NWHC approves balanced budget MOUNT FOREST - The North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) board of directors met on Feb. 19 to discuss staff satisfaction survey results, budgets, purchasing new medical equipment and board membership. The board was pleased with recent results from NWHC’s work-life culture survey, which measures NWHC staff and physician satisfaction with their quality of work and life. Over 80 per cent of staff and nearly two thirds of NWHC physicians participated in the Accreditation Canada survey. “For the third year in a row no red flags were noted on the staff survey,”
stated NWHC board chairman Tom Sullivan. “This is extremely rare, according to the Accreditation Canada Surveyors, who visited the NWHC last fall.” The board approved a balanced operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year and commended staff for its focus on providing quality care within available resources. The board also approved a list of capital equipment needs for the coming year, which will be purchased as donated funds become available. There is more than $700,000 in priority medical equipment required. The Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston and District
Hospital Foundation will be asked to continue their effort in assisting NWHC to purchase the much needed equipment in support of providing quality patient care. The board was pleased to approve and appoint community members, Dr. Terry Fisk from Harriston and Laura Aston from Mount Forest, to the NWHC Safety Quality Performance Improvement (SQPI) Committee. NWHC will soon be advertising in local papers for applications to membership on the board of directors and welcome interest from community members who share a passion for health care in our local communities.
Norgan Theatre operations under budget Volunteer committee keeps movie house in the black by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – The Norgan Theatre here continues to operate profitably, thanks to a small army of local volunteers. Recreation services manager Matt Lubbers told council the 2014 numbers for the municipally-owned movie
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ing was demolished. The white brick manse became a private home. Church now a residence Rothsay Methodist Church congregation built a small red brick church on Lot 151 at the corner of Head and Catherine Streets in the village. It became Rothsay United Church in 1925. They used this building until the congregation purchased the St. James Anglican Church building in 1952. Their red brick building was sold and is now used as a private residence. At St. James, the side entrance facing James Street was removed and a new
brick edifice in 1890. The arched entrance, flanked by brick columns and topped with a rose window, was reached by a flight of eight steps. The frame building was moved to a farm where it was used for a barn. In 1910, the frame manse was move to the back of the lot and a large white brick manse erected where it once stood. Lore has it that during the construction of the new manse the minister, Rev. J. R. Wilson, and his family lived in the old frame house until they could move into their new home. Calvin Presbyterian Church closed in 1968 and the build-
Lubbers added. Lubbers said the Norgan volunteer committee is probably only about two years away from paying off a $180,000 loan provided by the town in 2007 to cover a portion of a restoration project required when the theatre faced closure due to structural issues.
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By Ken Thompson, Funeral Director, Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton
Supporting our Friends Anyone who has suffered a loss, knows that friends and neighbors sometimes arrive before you even realize what has happened. When you live in a tight-knit community the support can sometimes be overwhelming. You will have so many casserole dishes that you can hardly remember who brought it for you and your family. It certainly is a wonderful feeling knowing that your family is cared for by an entire community. Having this kind of support
can also take some pressure off of the family that has suffered a loss. They will have lots of family at the house and that means that there are more people at the supper table. When they are dealing with visitation and the funeral they don’t have the time to get a meal together for everyone. So having the extra food and help around is a big help. After the funeral people start to go back the their everyday routine. This can sometimes leave a void in a families support system, as for the previous few days they were almost tripping over relatives and friends that were there to help.
A sense of loneliness can become to set in, not only have they lost their loved one but it feels like they have lost their friends as they have gone back to work. I have been told by a number of families that they got through the visitation and funeral without a problem but about four or five days later they began to wonder what really happened. The emotions that they are feeling a week after the initial loss was stronger than any emotions that they had felt before. Some of the reasons that this can happen is that extended family and friends are going back to the everyday hustle and bustle and just aren’t able
Area MPPs pleased to see progress in ice storm assistance claim process WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local MPPs have indicated they are pleased to see municipalities are starting to receive some action on their disaster assistance claims from the December 2013 ice storm. On Feb. 13, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced it had approved the claims and initiated final payments to Centre Wellington, Puslinch, and Mapleton. The three townships received the full amount of their claims through the provincial Ice Storm Assistance Program. Centre Wellington has been promised $297,000, Puslinch $44,923 and Maple-
ton $23,000. “I’m very pleased that the Township of Mapleton was successful in its application, and I want to congratulate township staff for their work,” said Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. It’s unfortunate, Pettapiece said, that the government’s process was so time-consuming to municipalities. “The government’s application process was onerous, to say the least,” he added. “There is no good reason why it should have taken this long for the government to help municipalities.” Pettapiece stated he will
THANK YOU To all of the incredible individuals, families and businesses that supported us, donated gifts, money, and made meals, we are sincerely grateful. Your kindness has made a big difference in our lives and helped us out tremendously. From the bottom of our hearts, we THANK-YOU! Bill, Maggie, Olivia, Cody, and our sick little Evan.
to juggle their schedule the same. The family then begins to wonder what happened, is it something that I have done that has driven everyone away, don’t they care that I’m feeling a loss. This is certainly not the case; we all wish that the world would stop so as that we could take the time to completely heal before we step back outside. One way to help people through this time is to try and keep in touch with them. If you live far away try emailing them or giving them a call. If you live close to them, give them a call and go over for a visit; that just reminds them that people do still care and that they have
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by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - In the final stages of fundraising, the Drayton skatepark committee is looking forward to a proposed park becoming a reality in 2015. The original goal of the committee was to provide a safe and inviting facility where families can spend time together, getting exercise outside. In addition to the ramps, rails and stairs designed for skateboards, rollerblades, BMX bikes and scooters, people of every age group will be able to sit and watch activities at the park in a shaded shelter, protected from the wind, commitee members noted. Interested residents joined the cause for varied reasons. Nick Wiens said, “I took on this project because I am an avid BMXer and have been partially in charge of the make shift skate park on Andrew’s Drive. The park has grown in popularity and it would be nice to see a completed community skate park that is safe and
structurally sound.” Cody Wick said, “There was a desperate need for a new skate park. The wooden ramps just don’t last through the winters. It’s starting to cost us teenagers too much money to maintain it.” During the fundraising, many Mapleton residents contributed to the park financially, with physical resources, time and talents. Fundraising, promotions, logo design, demonstrations, a wall of recognition, skate park sign and benches all have been part of the contributions.
Committee member JoAnne Brown is looking forward to the completion of the project. Brown feels it is important for the youth to know their community cares enough for them to have a safe, townshipapproved skate park. When the project is fully funded and the concrete pad has been constructed,in 2015, committee member Dahl Atin hopes members of the community will join together in arranging and assembling the ramps, rails and other structures. She hopes the Drayton skate park will become a new gathering place that is owned and cared for by everyone who values the youth of the township. The skatepark committee is still in need of $2,300 to complete the community commitment to the project. Donations are being accepted at the Township of Mapleton offices. For more information on the Skate Park contact Brown at bikerbrown1@live.ca or Atin at dahlatin@hotmail.com
Tree planting pushes up grass-cutting cost by Patrick Raftis MINTO – It will cost an additional $280 per cut to keep the grass trimmed at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park this summer. Council approved the increased price for the work at the Feb. 17 meeting, at the
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things are going. Some people will try to avoid this kind of contact for a while, so the cupboards can become empty and then there is not a lot of variety for making meals either. Those are just a few ideas in how to help to support someone in your community that has lost a loved one. The important thing to remember is to do what feels right for you and your family and friends. We all grieve differently and what one person feels may be different than someone else. If you have and questions please feel free to call Ken Thompson, Mary Thompson or Vic Roberts at Heritage Funeral Homes 519-638-3072.
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continue to follow up with the government on behalf of all the remaining municipalities still waiting for funding, including the Town of Minto, which has been offered an interim payment of about $28,000 on a claim of just over $80,000. Welllington Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott noted Centre Wellington and Puslinch are among the first municipalities to be promised financial assistance for cleanup costs following the December 2013 ice storm. Arnott pointed out the Region of Halton has been offered $996,639, the Town of Halton Hills $326,901, the Town of Erin $156,702, and the Township of Guelph/Eramosa $56,178. All of those amounts have been characterized by the government as “interim funding.” “I trust our municipal partners and I know that staff from all our municipalities have spent untold hours putting the claims together to satisfy the government’s process,” said Arnott. “I was glad to support their efforts.”
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recommendation of the local parks and recreation advisory committee (PRAC). In a report to council, recreation services manager Matt Lubbers told council the contractor requested the increase due to longer-than-anticipated mowing and weed-eater times. The increased work stems from planting numerous additional trees in the 17-acre park in 2014. The contract price per cut for all Minto parks is $3,327 plus tax. The increase bumps that price to $3,607 per cut in 2015. Minutes of the Jan. 29 PRAC meeting noted the next lowest tender for the work was $3,996 per cut. The grass in the park is cut 18 to 20 times per season, Lubbers estimated. “I realize there is a lot of
trees planted, but is it a full eight hours of extra work because of this?” wondered councillor Mary Lou Colwell. Councillor Ron Elliott replied, “It could be. We probably put in over 100 trees.” Mayor George Bridge noted the new trees are staked, making it difficult to get close with a mower. “At the end of the day it really improves the park,” said Bridge. Lubbers also pointed out the town will save money elsewhere in the grass-cutting contract, as the municipality will no longer be responsible for mowing the majority of the former Clifford ball diamond property. The former diamond is being developed for residential use.
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, February 27, 2015
Follow the yellow brick road to classic show by Drayton Entertainment CAMBRIDGE – Theatregoers are being urged to venture down the yellow brick road to the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge for the touch down of the greatest family musical of all time. The Wizard of Oz will run eight times a week from March 4 to 29. The show is the stage adaptation of the 1939 Hollywood film. After a twister hits her Kansas farm, young Dorothy Gale is transported over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz. She soon teams up with a Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion and embarks on an epic journey, along with her faithful dog, Toto, to find the mighty Wizard who can help grant their wishes and send her back home. Featuring such beloved songs as Over The Rainbow, Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead and If I Only Had A Brain, The Wizard of Oz promises to enchant munchkins of all ages. “The Wizard of Oz is treasured by audiences young and old,” said Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment Alex Mustakas. “We are very excited to present this spectacular show as the first production of our 2015 season in Cambridge.” The enduring children’s story is brought to life on stage by director Madeline Paul, who has worked extensively as a director and choreographer in Canada and the U.S. Paul is joined by choreographer Gino Berti, music director Jeannie
Wyse, costume designer Rachel Berchtold, and lighting designer Jason Hand. The cast assembled for the production includes AJ Bridel as heroine Dorothy Gale. Bridel is best known to audiences as a runner-up on the CBC reality show Over The Rainbow, and as the title role in Peter Pan: The Panto. As Dorothy’s disadvantaged companions, Jamie McKnight is the Scarecrow, Mike Jackson is the Tin Man, and Nick Settimi is the Cowardly Lion. McKnight, a former member of the Canadian Tenors, recently entertained audiences with his hilarious portrayal of the Prince in Snow White: The Panto. Jackson boasts an impressive resume having appeared in numerous musicals across North America including in Chicago on Broadway. He will direct and choreograph the Drayton Entertainment production of Chicago at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse in June. Theatregoers may recognize Settimi from a host of comic roles including Sheldon Lubliner in Twist & Shout: The British Invasion, Willard in Footloose and Chef Louis in Disney’s The Little Mermaid last season. Audience favourite Jackie Mustakas, who recently appeared as the evil queen in Snow White: The Panto, will resume her villainous ways as the infamous Wicked Witch of the West.
Ted Simonett is Uncle Henry and Heather McGuigan is Dorothy’s devoted Auntie Em and Glinda the Good Witch. Anthony Bekenn is the great and powerful Wizard of Oz with Sam DiGiuseppe, Kayla James, Judy Kovacs, Anthony MacPherson, Sarah Matton and Gregory Pember rounding out the adult ensemble. To add to the excitement, 35 local children have been given the opportunity to perform alongside the professional cast as munchkins. Hundreds of youngsters from across Waterloo Region and beyond auditioned at an open call in January for the roles. The children’s ensemble cast was announced this week along with the canine performer who will play the role of Dorothy’s sidekick Toto. “The Wizard of Oz is the quintessential family theatre experience,” said Mustakas. “Take a break from the snow and warm up to the magic of Oz – this production is a definite must‐see.” Tickets are over 80% sold out and fans are encouraged to book soon to avoid disappointment. Tickets are $42 for adults and $25 for youth under 20. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $34 each. Tickets may be purchased online at www.dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com, in person at the theatre box office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (3729866).
Over the rainbow - AJ Bridel stars as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, as the first presentation this season at Drayton Entertainment’s Dunfield Theatre Cambridge. The show runs March 4 to 29 and tickets are already 80 per cent sold out. submitted photo
Drayton Entertainment wins Kitchener-Waterloo chamber hospitality and tourism award KITCHENER – Drayton Entertainment was honoured at the greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards for hospitality and tourism at a gala ceremony held at Bingemans in Kitchener Feb. 19. “Building great relationships produces great business transactions,” said
artistic director of Drayton Entertainment Alex Mustakas, upon receipt of the award to an audience of 1,000. “This core philosophy is not only true to our organization, but also the Region of Waterloo, which has built an impressive reputation as an ideal place to work, live, and of course, play.” Drayton Entertainment was
recognized for its efforts in connecting culture to economic development. The Ontario Tourism Regional Economic Impact Model has estimated the theatre company’s regional impact on visitor spending, including food, accommodation, recreation, and entertainment to be $35 million each year. The organization was also
cited for its contribution to the development of the creative industry capacity within the Region of Waterloo. The business excellence awards gala was established to recognize those businesses which have made exceptional contributions through community involvement and leadership. Businesses and entrepreneurs are nominated and rec-
ognized in 12 award categories. “Our goal is to enhance the cultural life of the community while simultaneously benefiting the local economy,” said Mustakas. “This award is a testament to everyone involved with our organization – staff, artists, sponsors, donors, and most importantly, our loyal audience.” The gala is one of the
region’s premiere events. The hospitality and tourism award is presented annually to an outstanding business or organization that has achieved excellence by increasing awareness of the greater K-W area through tourism promotion, exceeding customer expectations, and demonstrating measurable success and ensured sustainability in the tourism industry.
Local students to set to perform at Sears Ontario Drama Festival GUELPH - Students from Norwell District Secondary School and Centre Wellington High School will be among the competitors in the 69th annual Sears Ontario Drama Festival. The Sears Ontario Drama Festival is a province-wide competition held every year since 1946. The festival is held between high schools from across Ontario at the district, regional and provincial level.
It allows students to showcase their creative theatrical abilities and appreciation of the arts. This year, John F. Ross is hosting the district level competition for Guelph and Wellington County. John F. Ross (21 Meyer Dr. Guelph) has a theatre with over 700 seats organizers are hoping to fill. The festival will be held from March 2 to 5. Each night will feature three
plays from schools across the Upper Grand District School Board with an awards ceremony scheduled for March 6. The shows are generally between 30 and 40 minutes long, many are student written and they cover a variety of genres. Many plays are directed by and performed by students. The first show will start at 6pm with the aim that the festival will finish by l0pm, each night.
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Some of the plays have mature content and parental guidance is suggested. On March 4, the Norwell cast will stage a 30-minute “serio-comedy” entitled Selfie. On March 5 (PG-13 Night) Centre Wellington students will perform two 30-minute student-written serio-comedies, Where Are We Now? and Level 1. In Where Are We Now?
three teenagers who have never met run into each other in an abandoned alleyway completely by chance. They each have a secret part of life, which they desperately wish to hide. However, each of them slowly begin to trust one another enough to tell the story of how they ended up in the alley. Level One takes place in an elevator that moves back and forth between the nine levels of
Hell described in Dante’s poem The Divine Comedy. Dante is on the elevator the entire time as poets, revolutionaries and philosophers get on and off . Student and senior tickets are available at the door for $5 per night or $20 for a festival pass. For adults the cost is $10 or $25. For more information go to www.ugdsb.on.ca/jfr/ jfr_drama/sears or email tom. slater@ugdsb.on.ca
Hilltop Singers to perform in Drayton
Fergus group focuses on Christian Music by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - A busy schedule throughout the year, keeps The Hilltop Singers, performing in churches and retirement homes in the Fergus area. The group began 13 years ago with a few members. Today the 35-member group consists of men from all denominations, whose focus is on Christian music. Members travel from Palmerston, Mount Forest, Drayton, Fergus and areas in between on Monday nights to practice at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, on the hill, in Fergus. Community welcome Gerry Heidbuurt, of Drayton, said, “ I enjoy singing with these men. We have the same interest in music. That interest
Second Sunday of Lent Celebration- The Hilltop Singers will share in leading worship during the 10am March 1 Lenten service at Drayton Christian Reformed Church. The service is open to the community. submitted photo
draws us closer together.” On March 1, The Hilltop Singers, will help lead worship during the 10 am service
at Drayton Christian Reformed Church. The community is welcome to attend the service.