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Public health presents plan for outdoor smoking ban Hockey fundraiser - Students from Norwell District Secondary School took on members of the Wellington County OPP in the second annual Kate McNally Memorial hockey game for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at the Palmerston arena on Feb. 18. photo by Helen Michel

Hockey game raises $1,200 for MADD PALMERSTON Members of the Wellington County OPP participated in the 2nd Annual Kate McNally Memorial MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) hockey game on Feb. 18. The event took place at the Palmerston and District Community Centre with a puck drop at 7pm followed by a chuck the puck competition, door prizes and static displays. Members from the three detachments in Wellington County made up the OPP team, which took on male and female students from Norwell District Secondary School. The players were cheered on by excited fans including fellow classmates, parents and officers, as well as local residents, fire fighters and dignitaries. The game was officiated by Scott Driscoll, a National Hockey League linesman, and

Faceoff - Constable Guy Morin, Minto Mayor Ray Tout, Wellington OPP inspector Scott Lawson and Norwell student Becky Bults took part in the ceremonial opening faceoff at the Kate McNally Memorial MADD hockey game on Feb. 18. photo by Helen Michel P/C Steve Smith, a school resource officer at the Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus. The event, which was held in honour of Kate McNally, a former Norwell student who was killed four years ago by a driver that was drinking, raised $1,269 in support of

MADD Wellington County. The Wellington OPP along with MADD Wellington County, McNally’s family and friends and Norwell students expressed thanks to everyone who contributed to making the event a huge success for a second year in a row.

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council members here were the first in Wellington County to get a look at a smoke-free outdoor environment envisioned by local public health officials. On Feb. 11, Mapleton council heard a presentation from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) on the recently-completed Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces Survey. The survey includes a recommendation to ban smoking in outdoor public spaces across the region, with bylaws implemented in Wellington on a county-wide basis. Public health recommends the bylaw consist of a complete smoking ban in designated outdoor locations rather than a partial ban. “A blanket ban that does not make exceptions more closely aligns with what more than 90 other municipalities have done across the province and is considered best practice,” public health officials state in a report on the survey. “A complete ban is more effective, easier to communicate and easier to enforce.” Rita Sethi, WDGPH director of community health and wellness, told council residents shouldn’t be exposed to second-hand smoke even in an outdoor environment.

“We know that there’s no amount of tobacco smoke that’s considered safe,” Sethi stated. She explained 93 Ontario municipalities now have smoke-free outdoor spaces bylaws, compared to less than 50 just two years ago. “So were moving along here,” she said, adding Orangeville passed such as bylaw in 2012 and “have been very successful in their implementation.” Between May 31 and Aug. 20, 2013 public health administered a survey to Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph residents. Just over 2,000 surveys were collected. A total of 45 per cent (902) came from Guelph residents, with 24% (481) from Wellington County and 22% (435) from Dufferin County. The survey revealed 95% of residents believe exposure to second-hand smoke can cause serious health problems and 76% believe banning smoking in outdoor spaces can help to protect people from secondhand smoke. In addition, support for some form of outdoor smoking restriction in Wellington County was very high, with 97% of respondents supporting at least one of the smoke-free policy options suggested in the survey. Overall, the health unit feels

results show a high level of support for smoke-free outdoor spaces in Wellington County compared to Ontario. For example, 76% of Wellington County residents support a ban on smoking on restaurant patios and 63% support a smoking ban on bar patios, compared to 57% of Ontarians. In the general population of Ontario support for smoke-free parks is 55% whereas in Wellington County it is 68%. The WDGPH report notes support for smoke-free outdoor spaces was higher among non-smokers and parents than smokers and non-parents. Among respondents from Wellington County, support for smoke-free outdoor pools and splash pads had the highest level of support (92%), followed by support for smoke-free playgrounds (90%), smoke-free areas nine metres from doorways (83%), hospital grounds (83%), municipal property (78%), restaurant patios (76%), sports fields (75%), bus stops (73%), outdoor ice rinks (69%), parks (68%), outdoor special events (66%), other outdoor recreational areas (65%) and bar patios (63%). The survey notes outdoor smoking bylaws tend to be self-enforcing, when combined with proper education, signage Continued on page 6

River cleanout through Drayton included in GRCA draft budget

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Councillors here were encouraged to learn the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has included a cleanout of the Conestogo River channel through the village of Drayton in its preliminary 2014 budget. “I’m pleased to see the GRCA has included funds for dredging,” noted Mapleton councillor Andy Knetsch at the Feb. 11 council meeting. The township has been working with the GRCA for over a year to come up with a plan for a river cleanout in order to reduce the risk to flood-prone areas in the village. Discussion on the issue goes back several years. The draft GRCA capital budget includes $1.85 million for flood control expenses which, in addition to the river channel cleanout through Drayton, includes gate maintenance on the Conestogo Dam and Guelph Dam, embankment maintenance and stop log replacement at the Luther Dam,

Flood potential - A heavy winter has left plenty of snow build-up along the Conestogo River and created the potential for spring flooding. The GRCA has included funds for river dredging through Drayton in an effort to reduce the flood risk in the village. photo by Wilma Mol replacement of the Drimmie Dam in the village of Elora and other projects around the watershed. The authority will draw just over $1 million from

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capital projects throughout the watershed. Total projected expenditures in the budget are $29.5 million, down slightly from $30.7 million in the 2013 bud-

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get. Operating expenditures account for 79 per cent of projected 2014 expenses, with special projects consuming 11% and capital programs 10%. The budget will be balanced by $29.5 million in revenues, of which 35% are generated through a levy on municipalities in the watershed. In 2014, 46% of the GRCA’s budget revenue will be self-generated, while 9% comes from government grants, 7% from reserves and 3% from other municipal sources. The budgeted municipal levy portion of $10.3 million is up about $248,000, or 2.5% from 2013. Mapleton’s GRCA levy for 2014 is set at $87,610, up just over $5,000 or about 6.65% from 2013. The draft budget also sets 2014 levies for the five other Wellington County municipalities within the GRCA watershed: - Centre Wellington, $287,256, up 1.67%; - Town of Erin, $76,805,

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up 2.14%; Guelph-Eramosa, $165,640, up 1.6%; - Puslinch, $114,318, up 2.14%; and Wellington North, $50,443, up 2.4%. The Grand River stretches 300 kilometres from Dundalk in Dufferin County to Port Maitland on Lake Erie. The watershed takes in one of the fastest-growing areas of the province, with a population of more than 950,000. The watershed is also home to some of the most intensively farmed land in Canada. “The prospect of high growth and the impact on natural resources and the quality of life present an enormous challenge to the GRCA, municipalities and all watershed residents,” the GRCA states in a budget summary. “It creates an urgent need to work co-operatively to care wisely for the Grand River and it’s resources.” Mapleton council passed a resolution supporting the proposed GRCA budget and levy.

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DRAYTON – Two local minor hockey teams have reached the All-Ontario semifinals. The Drayton Defenders Atom Rep team is taking on Dundalk in a best-offive Ontario Minor Hockey

Association (OMHA) Atom D semi-final, beginning this weekend. Game one is set to go on March 1 at 1:20pm in Dundalk, while game two of the series will be played in Drayton at 2pm on March 2. Future games

LISTOWEL 3 MISSIONARY 2 Missionary grabbed the first goal after Dave Scholten and Matt Freund moved the puck to Bryan Deen, who sent a quick shot in for the goal. However, Listowel tied the game with a powerplay in the second period. Lowell Weber dropped a pass to Mike Gingrich, who snapped a rising shot into the top left corner. Listowel took the lead early in the third with good fore-checking. Andrew Jantzi stripped the puck from a Missionary defenceman and snapped a wrist shot in for the go-ahead goal. Listowel added the insurance goal a minute later when

Mike Gingrich and Phil Shantz set up Josh Shantz, who snapped a shot on goal and knifed the rebound into the net. Missionary edged back with a powerplay. A scramble at the net had Bryan Deen set up Matt Freund for the goal. Missionary pressured, but Listowel held them back to claim the win and the series. FLORADALE 3 BETHEL 1 Floradale claimed the first goal of the game late in the second period, when Tim Freeman who took a pass from Dan Martin and blasted a screened shot in for the goal. Floradale added a second goal with a powerplay midway through the third period. Mike

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tually were rewarded, as Logan Hoelscher scored on a point shot assisted by Butchart to tie the game heading for the third period. Unfortunately the Redmen seemed to run out of gas in the third and surrendered four consecutive goals to an opportunistic Erin team. The final score was 5-1. The Redmen have posted an overall record of 16-11-3 in four highly-competitive tournaments in addition to league play. The young Norwell team will have many players competing at CWOSSA for the first time. Team officials wish the team best of luck. submitted by Mark Israel, Norwell Redmen hockey

are scheduled for: March 7 at 6:30pm in Dundalk, March 8 at 2:45pm in Drayton, and March 9 at 4:10pm in Dundalk. Drayton’s PeeWee Rep team is involved in an OMHA ‘D’ semi-final series with Creemore. That series

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Aitken and Leigh Mercey tied the game with seven minutes to play. Two minutes into overtime, Leslie stripped a St. James defenceman of the puck and fired a backhand past a surprised goaltender for the thrilling win. Norwell outshot St. James 41-20 and earned a trip to the semi-final to face Erin. Finnish exchange student Tommi Ahlgren earned the victory in goal for the Redmen. In the semi-final, the Redmen were slow out of the gate and surrendered a lastminute goal in the first period to trail 1-0 after one. Norwell then fired 12 shots on goal in the second and even-

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season. Norwell staged a dramatic comeback victory to open the playoffs in the quarterfinals versus Guelph St. James. After falling behind 4-0 after the first period, the Redmen came to life and rallied for three second-period goals to narrow the deficit. Midway through the second, Cole Leslie scored on a feed from Brendon Aitken to open the assault on the St. James goal. Within a minute, Justin Schmidt found the back of the net assisted by Blair Butchart and Josh Scott. Leslie then scored late in the second period, assisted by Jason Joostema. In the third, a powerplay goal by Butchart from

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community calendar February 28 - The Drayton Skating Club Meatloaf Dinner, Friday, 5:00pm - 6:30pm, PMD Arena Hall. Includes Dessert. Take out Only, $10/Dinner. March 3 - Mapleton Historical Society Meeting at Goldstone Church; Monday at 7:00pm. Guest speaker: Del Ashkewe. Everyone welcome. March 4 - All you can eat pancake and sausage supper at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Alma. Shrove Tuesday, 5:00pm-7:00pm. Adults: $10, Children 6-12yrs: $5, Under 6yrs: Free, Family Price: $20. March 9 - Sunday Brunch at Palmerston Legion, Sunday 11am-1pm. Adults: $8; Child (up to 10 yrs old): $5. March 25 - Moorefield and District Horticultural Society’s 2014 season begins. Please note: there will not be a meeting in February. Drayton Youth Centre: Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00pm.

Martin blasted a slap shot on net and Ryan Martin buried the rebound. Bethel clawed back for a goal late in the game afterBrock Shoemaker and Mike Seiling worked the puck deep and Caleb Bauman stuffed the puck in for the goal. Bethel pulled their goaltender for the extra skater but Floradale’s Brendan Jefferson sent the puck into the empty net for the goal. The play was assisted by Javon Martin. With the series sweep, Floradale advances to the ‘A’ Division Nichol Finals. DRAYTON 6 COMMUNITY 1 Drayton wasted no time building an early lead. Mike

DeWeerd and Robyn Curry set up Eric Deckers, who blasted a low shot in for the goal. Drayton added to the lead with four straight goals. Brent Dekoning, Herman Mulder, Rob DeWeerd and Deckers scored, assisted by Brandon Rumph and Deckers (two each), and Rob DeWeerd, Jerry Robous and Curry. Community finally connected for a goal late in the third. But, Drayton responded in the dying seconds. Gerald Martin scored for Community, assisted by Rick Brubacher. Mark Timmerman scored the final Drayton goal, from Curry. The win ties the best of three semi-finals 1-1. submitted by Willard Metzger

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Single-turbine wind project in Mapleton raises concerns in Minto by Patrick Raftis MINTO - It may be just one turbine, but a proposed wind energy project in Mapleton has two neighboring municipalities and the local member of provincial parliament raising concerns. Willem Roubos plans to erect a single 0.5 megawatt turbine on his property located at Lot 2, Concession 13 in Mapleton. The proposal was posted to the Environmental Registry on Nov. 5 and the public consultation period ended on Dec. 20. At the Feb. 13 council meeting, Minto CAO Bill White reported on the proposed development. White noted the turbine would be located two kilometres south and east of Teviotdale, just 2.8km from the North Wellington Aviation Services private airport near the hamlet. The proposal consists of one turbine located on the property fronting on Concession 13 in Mapleton, about one lot east of Wellington Road 109. “A public open house was held Jan. 23, 2012 regarding this project. Staff is not aware of the town being advised of this meeting. It appears North Perth found out about the project through concerned residents,” White stated in his report.

A Dec. 19 letter from the Municipality of North Perth to the Ministry of Environment raises a number of concerns with the project. “The proposal involves a single turbine owned by an individual and the project documentation provides no indication that this individual has any experience in managing or operating a complex electrical generating facility,” states the letter, which also suggests a staffing plan or monitoring and response plan should be provided. “While the facility will operate according to specifications at the outset, North Perth is looking to ensure that arrangements are in place to operate and maintain the facility through its operating life,” the letter continues. A Jan. 15 letter from Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece to environment minister Jim Bradley presented at the council meeting reminds the minister that Mapleton, Minto and North Perth have all passed resolutions stating they are not willing hosts for industrial wind turbine projects. “To date, your government has refused to take concerns seriously and take action to stop these projects where the host communities do not welcome them,” Pettapiece states in the letter. “Will you take

Turbine concerns - A proposal for a single-turbine wind energy project in Mapleton has neighboring municipalities and PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece raising alarm bells. Community News file photo

action to stop this project from proceeding?” Mapleton council dealt with the issue at its Nov. 12 meeting, at which a report from Mapleton CAO Patty Sinnamon noted, “I have discussed the file with the ministry and it is my understanding that consideration has been given to the

fact that there is a small airport in close proximity (Teviotdale) to the subject property and that the appropriate authorities do not consider this to be a risk,” she stated. Sinnamon said at the time she anticipated that “at the very least” Mapleton would require the applicant to enter into a

road access agreement with the municipality, similar to the one entered into with NextEra for the Conestogo Wind Energy Centre in Mapleton. Noting a report on the project was entitled, “Wind farm proposal ...” Mapleton councillor Mike Downey questioned the use of that terminology. “Should it even be called a wind farm? It’s a wind facility, but it’s not multiples,” Downey stated. Mapleton councillor Jim Curry pointed out the project was in the works long before wind farms became a highprofile issue in this area. “This is old,” said Curry. “We gave approval to this years ago.” White’s report raised several concerns from a Minto perspective. “There are currently new rules being considered by the province for large renewable energy projects, but this one may be ‘under the wire’ in that it has been initiated prior to the June 2013 moratorium,” White pointed out. “A secondary concern is the impact of the proposal on North Wellington Aviation Services operations, given the turbine is less than three kilometres from the airport. “According to Roubos’ summary a radio communication and radar study is to be

performed and consultation will occur. To date, this information does not appear to be available.” At the Feb. 18 meeting, Minto council was provided with information from the Roubos website addressing some of the public concerns expressed at the Jan. 23, 2012 public open house at the Moorefield Community Centre. The document points out, “a radio communications and radar study will be performed for the Roubos Wind Farm. As part of the study, Nav Canada and any relevant civilian airfields will be consulted to ensure acceptable interference does not occur.” The document also states the wind farm is located “well beyond the mandated setbacks,” and that “the impact of wind turbines on the landscape is subjective; some individuals find them pleasing while others disagree.” The project has been awarded a Feed-in Tarrif contract for 20 years. “Wind turbines usually have a useful life of 20 years,” the document notes. Minto council agreed to receive the CAO’s report and provide support for Pettapiece’s letter to the minister. Council also agreed to advise North Perth of their support.

North Wellington Health Care board approves balanced budget PALMERSTON - The North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) board of directors discussed key performance indicators, quality improvement planning, budgets and updates to medical staff rules and regulations when they met on Feb. 13. NWHC’s annual budget for the coming year, starting on April 1, was approved by the board. The budget being submitted to the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN) is expected to be balanced even with the exclusion of an inflationary increase in funding. This budget is expected to form a major part of the Hospital Services Accountability Agreement signed annually by the hospital with the WWLHIN. A relatively new program called LEAN, introduced to staff over the past two years, has helped to achieve the balanced budget. “LEAN ‘thinking’ empow-

ers staff to make improvements in the services they provide and is aimed at improving quality and reducing waste. LEAN has worked well to-date in addressing the service and budget challenges for NWHC,” states NWHC in a press release. The board approved NWHC’s key performance indicators (KPIs), which help NWHC define and measure progress toward the hospital’s goals. These indicators also reflect many of the WWLHIN priorities. Working collectively with the WWLHIN’s KPIs allows NWHC to meet the needs of rural residents and provide quality care, close to home, the board states. Quality improvement North Wellington Health Care is moving forward on Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) for 2014-15. The board notes the plan is in line with recent government reporting requirements and provides a meaningful way for NWHC to

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articulate their accountability to the community, patients and staff. “The QIP is focused on creating a positive patient experience and delivering high quality health care,” the board states. A component of the plan will affect executive compensation in accordance with the Excellent Care for All Act. Community members can see the plan (QIP) on the hospital’s

website at www.wnhealthcare. ca. Updated regulations An updated set of NWHC medical staff rules and regulations were approved at the board meeting. A key component of the rules and regulations outlines the responsibility of medical staff for the quality and safety of all professional services provided by practitioners to patients.

The updated rules and regulations are based on the Ontario Hospital Association’s best practices and were developed in consultation with the practitioners. Currently, there are 94 medical staff working at NWHC as doctors, consulting physician specialists, nurse practitioners, dentists and midwives.

The next NWHC board meeting is 7pm on April 10 at the Mount Forest Public Library. North Wellington Health Care is a regional provider of primary and secondary health services, delivering health care services through fully-accredited hospital sites in Mount Forest and Palmerston.

Invites applications for a Board Member or a Board Community Member Do you want to make a difference? Do you have the passion and professional expertise to make an impact on the future of healthcare services in our community? If you answered yes, then please consider joining NWHC. North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) invites applications for Directors on its volunteer Board and community members for its Board Committees. NWHC is looking for interested leaders to help guide it through unprecedented growth and change that will come from expanded services and the construction of our Emergency Room/Ambulatory Care Project at the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital site and the building of the Minto Rural Health Centre at the Palmerston and District Hospital site. This year, the Board is seeking leaders with experience in: • Communications, particularly social media technology • Finance and accounting, particularly those with an accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA, etc.) • Health care quality and performance • Law/legal matters

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Butting out outdoors After completing a survey on the idea of smoke-free outdoor spaces, local public health officials are now calling for a total ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces across the region. Public health recommends the bylaw consist of a complete smoking ban in designated outdoor locations, rather than a partial ban. “A blanket ban that does not make exceptions more closely aligns with what more than 90 other municipalities have done across the province and is considered best practice. A complete ban is more effective, easier to communicate and easier to enforce,” public health officials state in a report on the survey. There’s plenty of information in the survey to indicate local residents are ready for such a move. For example, the survey reveals that 95 per cent of residents believe exposure to second-hand smoke can cause serious health problems and 76% believe banning smoking in outdoor spaces can help to protect people from second-hand smoke. In addition, support for some form of outdoor smoking restriction among Wellington County respondents was very high, with 97% supporting at least one of the smoke-free policy options suggested in the survey. However, by banning butts from all public spaces, we would not only be preventing smoking in parks and around outdoor sports fields, but also preventing smokers from indulging their habit by stepping outside and lighting up during breaks at indoor meetings or other events they attend at public facilities. Yet, assuming they were to maintain the expected distance from doorways, it’s hard to see how such practice hurts anyone but the smoker themselves. That would seem to contradict the intent of most public smoking legislation, which appears generally aimed at protecting non-smokers from second-hand inhalation. If we, as a society, want to protect smokers from themselves, we ought to step up to the plate and ban the sale of tobacco products and deal with the consequences and fallout. Instead, our governments continue to ostensibly wag a disapproving finger while reaping the ongoing benefit of heavy tobacco taxes. Given that weaning itself of tax revenue cold turkey would hit the government just as hard as sudden cessation hits smokers, we’re likely to see the continuation of this incremental approach – tapering off as they say. It might be less honest, but probably politically safer in the long run. Meanwhile, Mapleton council has quietly passed a resolution and posted local parks with signs declaring them smoke free. The measure was taken last fall, at the end of the outdoor sports season, so the impact has not yet been felt. It will be interesting to see if what is essentially a self-enforcement approach has the desired effect. Patrick Raftis

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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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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.

VACANCY REBATE

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 PROVISION COUNCIL MEETING CHANGE TAKE NOTICE of the date and time of the following Corporation of the Township of Mapleton Council Meeting: • Tuesday, March 04, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. (this regularly scheduled meeting of council was previously scheduled for March 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., however has been changed to March 4 at 9:30 a.m.) - 9:30 a.m. - Closed Session - 10:30 a.m. – Open Session – Budget - 1:00 p.m. - Open Session - Regular Business of Council An agenda will be available on the Township of Mapleton web-site prior to the meeting. Council, Staff and Press will receive their Agenda by email circulation.

COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 1:00 p.m.

Council Meeting rescheduled from March 11. See public notice above. Regular Meeting of Council

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Learning from the past Adapting is the watch word in a fast changing world. A new economic order based on credit, increasing violent storm events as a result of climate change; force us to frantically try to understand this change. Looking back over 170 years to the settlement of Mapleton can we learn from the past times? The first agricultural census was taken in 1849, a mere four years after Peel was opened up for settlement. It indicates the 200 to 300 families in Peel produced 14,000 pounds of maple sugar. No doubt the families and neighbourhoods worked together in bees to collect and boil down the approximately

70,000 gallons of sap, joining together in the sweet joy of sugaring-off parties, which helped bind the community together. What a product! Nonperishable, concentrated, a local source of scarce sugar, and surplus to be sold for cash. It is a good example of adapting to aboriginal customs and culture to produce a much needed cash crop in the backwoods; and a good example of working with the natural systems and not being so quick to rearrange the landscape. Thinking back to the first timber barn built on our farm in 1858, it was a true bank barn, built into the bank facing south east. It had two drive floors with a straight approach

without a ramp. It lasted 100 years. It had a double-walled stone foundation with rubble in the centre core. Excellent insulation! It was always warm in winter and cool in the summer, with access to a spring creek 100 feet away. Most of the building materials originated on the farm. A roof with a long low slope deflected the wind. The 1884 F4 Goldstone tornado couldn’t dislodge it. Later a windmill harnessing free energy pumped water to an attic tank, in the house, with an overflow running to the barn, regulated by a simple float box. A windmill on great grandfather’s barn roof was also used to chop grain. Another good use of natural

power was the hayfork. Lifting hay bundles by horsepower to swing along a wooden track, dropping into mows. Later bundles could be rolled down using gravity, which never failed as a result of an ice storm. Rolling land was a competitive edge for the first 50 years prior to artificial drainage. A meandering stream didn’t need excavating every 15 years. It looked after itself. In the 1880s government sponsored tree planting motivated farmers to plant maples on each side of the roads to trap snow for easy and longer sleighing transportation. On the down side, by 1870 the early settlers looked around smugly at the clear and bar-

ren landscape but started to shiver in the cold. No doubt they needed to clear the trees from the rich soil, but they didn’t realize the wind on this doomed plateau could rob them of energy, both plant and animal. Some farmers had even cut their woodlots and had to buy fuel wood from neighbours. Recent studies reveal that a well-managed woodlot produces more economic benefit than the same land in beans or corn; not to mention the other values, like carbon sinking, health and wildlife habitat. Later the lack of tree cover would wipe out most orchards in a severe winter like the present one. Some commentators suggest that with the avalanche

of technical adoption over the past 70 years, we have become so dependant on technology and so specialized that a fuel shortage or a storm event can bring us to a standstill. Dare we ask: have we become maintenance slaves, constantly fixing until frustrated, even considering a sledge hammer solution at times. Maybe we can learn from previous generations to adapt to, rather than destroy, natural systems. Windbreaks and shelterbelts to protect plants, animals, and soil. Living snow fences to save road maintenance and lives. Wetlands to maintain water tables during droughts. All components of a strategy worth considering. submitted by Jean Campbell

Volunteer canvassers, donors raise over $46,000 for diabetes association WELLINGTON CTY. - Chairman George Van Ankum and the volunteers at the North Perth – North Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) are praising the volunteer canvassers and anyone who donated money and helped raise $46,456 in this year’s residential door-to-door campaign. The area reaches from Clifford to Alma and Dundalk to Mitchell and includes all the towns in between. Not all areas are canvassed, but people who care to contribute send in their cheques or stop by the information centre in Harriston to make a donation.

When all the areas are covered and volunteers canvass one street or one rural route or one business, just think of the funds that could be raised to help nine million Canadians live a healthier life and to help researchers discover the elusive cure for diabetes in our life time. The information office is open Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30pm. Volunteers will direct visitors to the shelves of free literature and the books in the lending library, and will offer free information and conversation served with a cup of tea. They are not allowed to

give free advice on medication schedule or modify daily dietary requirements, but are allowed to advise visitors to contact a diabetes nurse educator, a dietitian and/or a doctor. George Van Ankum is the chairman, the leader of the branch who is recognizable in the community and the media. Alice Van Ankum is the membership convenor and welcomes the visit to learn about the benefits of becoming a member of the CDA. She is also the program convenor and is calling doctors and health professionals to speak at the five meetings set for this year throughout the branch

area. Nancy Dietrich shares insight into the complexities of having diabetes for over 42 years. Cora Anne Morden looks after the in memoriam donations and her daughter Audrey Morden is also a valued volunteer. Theresa Johnston handles the literature and requests for information displays. Grace Van Donkersgoed and Norma Madgett help with the coin box containers in their communities. Henry Westendorp is the unofficial driver for office volunteers like Bonnie Whitehead,

GRCA offering three ‘Trees and Bees’ workshops WELLINGTON CTY. - Na- vegetables require more than linators. Trees and Bees workshops tive pollinators are vital in rural just wind for pollination. This help can come from will be held: and urban landscapes for their - March 4, 6:30 to 8pm at role in human food production birds, moths, flies, beetles or and maintaining healthy natural bees including our native wild Rockwood Public Library, 85 Christie St., Rockwood; bees. ecosystems. - March 19, 6:30 to 8pm at Planting native trees and Now landowners in Waterloo Region, Wellington County, herbaceous plants is one way Burford Community Centre, 14 and Brant can take advantage to help conserve our local pol- Potter Dr., Burford; and of series of “Trees and Bees” workshops to learn how to cre- j Gz G Gk ate habitat for pollinators. Beginning in March, the Grand River Conservation Authority will host a series of three workshops to provide information on planting areas to attract pollinators, enhancing shoreline vegetation to protect h Gs Gj j aG\X`T[`]T\]W^ aquatic species at risk, and crel aG g U ating treed areas for wildlife Model Suites Now Open ~ aG aVV U habitat. Drop by for a tour Tuesdays & Saturdays While most of the staple 12:30pm-4:30pm. 519-496-5607. grains are wind pollinated, fruits, nuts, oilseeds and many

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assistance and assurance that people are not travelling alone in their diabetes journey. Donations of used clothing and household goods are also accepted through the Clothesline Program. Call 519-338-3181 or email npnw@diabetes.ca for further information.

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All losses can be hard As our family members age, the chances of someone you love being diagnosed with a life threatening condition can become a reality. There are so many things that happen to a person and their family when they are given news which none of us are ever ready to accept. For that family member there are many emotions they will need to deal with, as well as for the family members that they love so dearly. A terminal illness can mean being confronted with a number of years of challenging health issues. As they are dealing with the illness, there will be losses, which will affect them for the rest of their earthly lives, no matter how

long that will be. It is important to recognize and acknowledge that there have been losses in the past that have taken place, losses in the present that are taking place and there will be losses in the future. As your loved one is dealing with their own losses it is important to recognize each little experience and help them to adjust their lifestyle. Sometimes the loss of independence can be devastating for anyone. You have to do your best not to lose hope while dealing with the small everyday losses, but start each day with acceptance and encouragement for your loved one. Every person is different and every situation is different but here are a few examples that may give someone the feeling of loss during a life threatening illness. A feeling that you are losing

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relationships; the things that were always done together may not be as easy to do or may not even be possible anymore. You may experience a disconnect, as you are no longer able to do those special things together anymore. You have to focus on the memories that have been created over the years and hold them in your heart. It is those memories that have created the bonds that can never be broken. Talk openly about these things and most of all, keep your faith. It is natural, when we are younger and healthy, that as time goes by everyone has a

specific role in their family or the community where they live. Those roles may have to change and it can be difficult to step back and relinquish, what were once your responsibilities, to someone else. As the family member or caregiver you may find yourself to be the one accepting more responsibilities. Try to take into consideration that there is a person’s life and feelings that are being affected by this change and try to involve them in any transitions so they will still feel a part of the family and the community. No one wants to be forgotten or left behind because of

something they have absolutely no control over. Above all, it is important to relate to the person in a way appropriate to the stage of their illness, and help them through the losses that they have been experiencing, and have yet to experience. They may have months or years to live and may even survive the illness. You have to remember to assist your loved one to continue living in a normal fashion as much as possible, even if it involves a different form of normal than you are accustomed to. Try to be just yourself and

treat them no different than you did before their illness. It is important to joke as you always have and let the relationship be the same, because it is. Grieving our losses helps us to survive all kinds of situations and make the necessary adjustments to life changes. The only true guideline is to find a way that makes sense to you, and ultimately provides you and your family comfort. If you have any questions please feel free to call Ken Thompson, Mary Thompson or Vic Roberts of Heritage Funeral Homes at 519-6383072.

FROM PAGE ONE and social pressure, so little active enforcement is typically needed. The survey revealed that 51% of Wellington County respondents would feel comfortable self-enforcing the bylaw. “The bylaws shouldn’t be cost prohibitive,� said Sethi. “We’re looking at education and signage as being the biggest component to implementing the bylaw. “What we find is a lot of them are self-enforcing. Individuals that are around those smoking in the prohibited spaces have taken it upon themselves.� Mayor Bruce Whale noted

he was glad to see the self-enforcement approach was being considered. “We’ve had this discussion before and enforcement was always something you didn’t know how to properly deal with,� he said. Whale asked if there was any move to create common signage across the health unit area. “You are the first ones in Wellington that we’re presenting to,� Sethi responded. “As public health, we can put that on the table to sort of unite Wellington and save the cost of printing, etc.� CAO Patty Sinnamon explained that last fall, Mapleton

designated local parks as nonsmoking and put up signage. The designation, however, was implemented through a resolution of council and not a bylaw. “So we’re already half way down the road. It’s just taking the next giant step ‌ ,â€? said Whale. “We’ll be following the reactions as you move around the county and hopefully we can work together to create this type of environment.â€? Sethi noted that Bill 131, introduced in the provincial legislature last November, would prohibit smoking on playgrounds, sport fields and patios. However, she explained that where a local bylaw exists,

the more restrictive legislation would prevail. The local survey also showed support for smoking restrictions in places that are not proposed by Bill 131, such as municipal property including arenas, recreation centres and pools. Sethi also pointed out provincial legislation can take a long time to pass and may not pass at all. Council passed a resolution to receive the report from the delegation, but issued no further direction to staff. “We already have the signs up, I guess we just wait and see if there’s any complaints,� said councillor Neil Driscoll.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPS. EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

Patty Sinnamon, C.A.O Clerk Township of Mapleton P.O. Box 160, 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton, NOG 1P0 psinnamon@town.mapleton.on.ca (519) 638-3313 or Fax (519)-638-5113 We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O.< 1990, c.45, and will only be used for candidate selection. The Township of Mapleton is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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Hamburger, Steaks, Roasts, Pepperettes & Jerky Lean Hamburger - $3.49/lb. Winter Special: Strip Loin Steak $5.99/lb Located 1 mile NE of Moorefield on Cty. Road 8 Fire #8329 FOR PRICING INFORMATION GO TO: www.ellcrest.ca Paul & Pam Ellis Store Hours: 519-638-2127 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9:00am-9:00pm

PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, February 28, 2014

Local students advance to regional spelling bee

Keep taps running to avoid frozen pipes MINTO - The Town of Minto is seeking residents’ help to prevent frozen water pipes. Officials say that over the Family Day long weekend the town had five more service lines freeze and a main break in Clifford. “Due to the extended cold temperatures this winter, water service lines have continued to freeze as frost penetrates the ground,� stated a Feb. 20 press release from the town. “The Town of Minto water department requests customers in the older sections of the three urban areas run one cold water tap at a fast drip up to a small stream until further notice. This will help prevent service lines from freezing.� For further information call 519-501-0611.

Spelling Bee - The 2014 Moorefield Optimist Club Spelling Bee competition was held on Feb. 19 at the Moorefield Optimist Hall. Three local schools provided their top three Grade 5 spellers for the event. LEFT: Front row from left are: Josh DeWeerd, Rebecca Mohle and Michael Devries of Community Christian School. Middle: Rachel Lee, Emily Milanovich and Abby Culp of Drayton Heights; and Luke Klaassen, Trista Bourne and Madison Martin of Maryborough Public. Back: judges Erla Dickson, Dorothy Dickson and Gladys Hills, and bee master Kim Meulenbelt. ABOVE: Advancing to the Regional Optimist Spelling Bee competition to be held in Kirkton are, from left: Emily Milanovich, Rachel Lee and Abby Culp of Drayton Heights, and Luke Klaassen of Maryborough Public. The Moorefield Optimist expressed thanks to all the schools and competitors for their participation and wished good luck to the students advancing to regionals. submitted photos

Wacky Magic Science show to entertain families during March break DRAYTON - Just in time for March Break, Drayton Entertainment is offering an energetic and informative stage show for children (and parents). From March 10 to 14, The Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show will entertain families at the Drayton Festival Theatre and the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge for a total of eight morning and afternoon perfor-

mances. Drayton Entertainment officials say Freddy Fusion is a very funny illusionist whose presentations combine the improbable with the educational in the most sought after science-magic performances in North America. As a zany “mad scientist,� he takes audiences on an explosive ride, using magic in the

form of science with subjects ranging from gravity to gases, officials state. With humour and audience participation The Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show appeals to kids and grown-ups alike, breaking down the unexplainable into a format that everyone can download, absorb and understand. The man behind the sciencegoggles is Andrew Pogson. His

remarkable sense of visual humour has taken the show throughout Canada, the United States and 28 other countries. The Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show can often be found as the headlining entertainment on Disney Cruise Lines. “It’s a little bit of science ‌ a lot of magic ‌ and tons of comedy,â€? officials explain. “This is the perfect activity

for the whole family to enjoy during spring break,�says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment. The Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show has a limited run at two Drayton Entertainment theatres during March Break. Six performances take place at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge on March 10, 11 and 14 at 10:30am and 1:30pm.

Two performances at the Drayton Festival Theatre take place on March 12 at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Tickets are only $15 plus HST for all ages. Tickets can be purchased online at www. draytonentertainment.com, in person at any Drayton Entertainment box office, or by calling toll free 1-855- DRAYTON (372-9866).

Drayton Heights Public School students enjoy the snow during Olympic Day

Winter fun - Students participated in Olympic Day at Drayton Heights Public School on Feb 10.

LAST CHANCE! The Max Committee is doing one last update of the Donor Wall at the PMD Arena Complex!

Don’t miss this opportunity to show your community that you were a part of this much needed dressing room expansion! Donations of $500 and higher will be reflected in this update. Thanks to Nieuwland Feed & Supply and Norwell Dairy Systems for their Platinum donations which will be reflected in this update.

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Hot Rod Show Saturday, March 8, 2014

Detroit Autorama is a large showcase of custom cars held each year at the Cobo Centre, Detroit, Michigan.

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Place any requests with Manager Deb Ramage, if you have any special dietary requirements.

Add your name to the illustrious group of supporters, who are already there!

Deadline is March 7th for this FINAL update. Please contact Dale Franklin at (519) 638-3240 to have your name included.

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A valid Canadian passport is required to travel into the US. Cost: $75 inclusive per person. Includes: Cherrey Bus Lines Motorcoach Transportation and ticket to the show. Departs: P.M.D. Arena, Drayton at 6am and returns at 9pm.

To reserve your seat: Ron Ellis: Bus.: 519-291-3791 • Res.: 519-638-3056 or ron@larryhudson.com or John Caesar: Bus.: 519-323-7014 • john@caesarsappraisals.com

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