Drayton Community News March 1, 2013

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Rodeo in Mapleton to be held July 5-7 MAPLETON - Dust off your hats, put a shine to your boots and get ready for the first annual Mapleton Rodeo. The July 5 to 7 event is being hosted by the Optimist Club of Moorefield and the Kinsmen Club of Drayton. Wildhorse Productions (A-Bar-K Rodeo) will bring the New Holland Elite Rodeo Series to Moorefield for two days of Rodeo action in Mapleton Township. Cowboys and cowgirls from across Canada, the U.S. and Brazil will compete for championship points in all the traditional rodeo events, including bull riding competitions, bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and tie down roping. Organizers are promising an exciting weekend “filled with fun for the entire family.� Ukulele lessons - Grade 5/6 students are learning to play the Ukulele at Maryborough Public School in Moorefield through a program started by Wendy Hallman. Stumminging up a storm, from left, are: Kylie McBeth, Sierra Martin, Kelsey Walker and Sara Martin.

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Council limits cost sharing for road upgrade by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here has agreed to place an upper limit on a local grain elevator operator’s portion of a cost sharing agreement with the municipality for a road upgrade project on Sideroad 12. At the Jan. 6 meeting, council was advised Neil and Barbara Driscoll were prepared to pay half the estimated $30,000 cost of proposed improvements to Sideroad 12 from Wellington Road 8 to the first driveway of the Driscoll property.

Council agreed to the arrangement, and later confirmed the decision during preliminary budget discussions. At the Feb. 5 meeting, council dealt with a letter from Barbara Driscoll asking the municipality to “consider adding words to reflect a maximum cost of $15,000 to the Driscolls.� “We’re just asking that our costs be capped at $15,000,� she told council. “That was my understanding of (the agreement),� said Mayor Bruce Whale.

Public works director Larry Lynch said he also understood the limit on the Driscoll’s portion to be the intent of the original agreement. “Is $30,000 still a good ball park figure?� asked councillor Jim Curry. Lynch replied there is “some leeway� in the original estimate for the project, which will involve widening the road by three metres, in part to accommodate increased traffic generated by the business. “I’m confident we can do it at that price,� Lynch stated.

Council approved the request to limit the Driscolls’ share of the costs to $15,000. Councillors Neil Driscoll and Mike Downey both declared a conflict of interest on the issue and left the room during discussion and voting, as they did when council discussed the agreement on previous occasions. Downey has stated his conflict stems from being a member of the same board (council) as Driscoll while that board is entering into a cost sharing agreement with him.

The weekend kicks off Friday night with a barbecue dinner, followed by two fun-filled days with activities for children during the day, exhibitors and displays, food of all kinds and the rodeo on Saturday and Sunday. For the adults there will be live entertainment under the big tent on Saturday night. Organizers are planning extensive promotion for the first annual Mapleton Rodeo. “This is an incredible opportunity for local, regional, provincial and national businesses to become involved at the ground level, in the first year. With a marketing reach exceeding half a million consumers, we’re confident the Mapleton Rodeo will be a huge success for the community and the local economy,� states a press release from the rodeo committee.

Consultant hired to prepare asset management plan by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here has approved the hiring of a consultant to assist with the township’s municipal asset management plan. At the Feb. 12 meeting, council approved a staff recommendation to accept the submission of CN Watson and Associates to complete the plan at a cost of $49,900. Municipalities are required to complete asset management plans by Dec. 31 in order to be eligible to receive funds under the Ontario Municipal

Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII). The township has already engaged CN Watson to carry out a rate study and analysis of water metering installation for Moorefield and Drayton. In a report to council, CAO Patty Sinnamon explained much of that work will involve a review of the water and wastewater assets and updating the lifecycle contributions. The township has received a provincial grant of $24,851 to offset the cost of preparing its asset management plan.

Draft budget puts tax levy increase at 8% in Mapleton Township by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Taxpayers here could be looking at an increase of around eight per cent in the local portion of their property tax bills. A revised 2013 draft budget presented at a special council meeting on Feb. 21 would see council spending about $6.86 million, offset by revenues of just over $3 million, leaving a little more than $3.85 million to be raised through the tax levy. In 2012, the municipality raised $3.56 million through taxation. The additional $280,000 in the draft budget projects to a levy increase of slightly less than 8%. The figures include an increase of 2% to staff wages

and a 2% increase to the municipality’s contribution to RSPs for Mapleton employees, who do not belong to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System. In 2012, the township spent $1,886,551 on wages, about $100,000 less than the proposed wage cost of $1,986315 in the 2013 budget draft. The 2013 figure factors in the addition of a part-time horticulturalist and a part-time administrative assistant. CAO Patty Sinnamon also reminded council the actual 2012 figures were lower than budgeted because the municipality operated without a director of finance for much of 2012. The position has been vacant since last August.

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The wage and RSP increases were confirmed by resolution following an in-camera session at the Feb. 5 council meeting. An increase of 5% for staff wages was originally included in a first draft of the budget presented at a special meeting on Feb. 4. Mayor Bruce Whale said the in-camera discussion on wages was held because “we had to discuss where we wanted to position ourselves,� relative to other municipalities. At the Feb. 4 meeting, Sinnamon advised council that Mapleton wages were five to seven per cent below average. In response to a question from councillor Jim Curry, interim finance director Theresa Armstrong explained

that in 2012 the owner of a single-detached home at an average assessment paid $996 for the township portion of their tax bill. Whale suggested the fact Wellington County kept its levy increase to 2.4% would help soften the blow of the proposed hike to the Mapleton portion. Curry wondered if an increase of roughly 8% in assessment in the township would help offset the levy increase. Whale pointed out the municipality simply adjusts its mill rate to raise the amount of money needed, regardless of the amount of assessment available. However, the mayor noted that a huge increase in the value of farmland would

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be phased into the assessment base over the next five years, resulting in agricultural land bearing a larger share of the tax burden than is currently the case. The draft budget includes about $275,000 worth of work on bridges and culverts in the township. That amount will barely scratch the surface of the long-term improvements needed on those types of structures, according to a report presented by public works director Larry Lynch. The report shows over $11 million worth of potential work needed to bring all the bridges and culverts in the township up to standard. He urged council to set aside a specific amount to be spent on the structures

each year, in order to allow for planned improvements. “I need to know what council is prepared to spend per year so I can put together a program,� said Lynch, noting the bridge and culvert program could then be integrated into planned roadwork. Lynch suggested some seldom-travelled roads may have to be closed or restricted to “horse and buggy or local traffic� in order to avoid expensive bridge repairs. Council agreed to budget $70,000 for upgrades to the Drayton Fire Hall to accommodate the addition of EMS services. Originally, $50,000 had been budgeted, but councillor Continued on page 3

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Missionary, Bethel force deciding games in semi-finals

MISSIONARY 5 LISTOWEL 1 Missionary opened the scoring with the only goal in the first period. Brady Franklin and Brandon Murray worked the puck deep to Tom Chambers, who snapped a high shot into the top corner for the goal. In the second Steve Slot set up Brandon Bults for another Missionary goal. To open the third, Slot and Bryan Deen assisted on a Paul Vandenberg goal. Listowel came back as Ryan Streicher and Phil Shantz sprang Josh Shantz for a break away goal. Adam Deen and Murray left a rebound at the net and Ryan Roth tucked it in for another

Missionary goal. Bults sent a leading pass to Murray at the Listowel blue line. Murray snapped it in to complete the scoring. The win ties the best-ofthree ‘B’ division semi-finals at one game each. DRAYTON 5 COMMUNITY 2 Drayton opened the game with a goal midway through the first period by Pat Landman assisted by Rob DeWeerd and Rich Robous. Mark Timmerman and Herman Mulder assisted on a DeWeerd goal before the period ended. Tony Martin and Kevin Gingrich set up Durrell Staken for a Community tally before the

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period ended. Midway through the second, Mulder assisted on a goal by Dekkers for Drayton. Scott VanOostveen centred a pass to DeWeerd as Drayton scored again. Joe Clemmer of Community fired a shot over the glove of netminder Kevin Ottens. Drayton responded as Brandon Rumph and Scott VanOostveen set up Pat Landman. The win saw Drayton sweep the best-of-three ‘A’ division semi-finals and advance to the Nichols Cup finals. BETHEL 4 FLORADALE 3 Matt Smith and Mike Seiling worked to create a rebound for Kyle Martin on the first Bethel goal.

Josh Brohman and Gary Martin assisted on a Ryan Weber goal for Floradale. Javon Martin tipped in a Gary Martin pass for Floradale in the third and they padded their lead on another Martin goal later in the frame. Shoemaker beat Jason Newton to keep Bethel in the game. Brock Shoemaker and Mackenzie Bauman fought hard in the Floradale end to set up Seiling in the last minute to force overtime. Midway through the extra period, MacKenzie Bauman scored for Bethel, assisted by Seiling and Matt Smith . The win ties the other ‘A’ division semi-final at 1-1. submitted by Willard Metzger

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ALMA - The Alma Women’s Institute February meeting featured crafts. Members made Scottish tams to be used as favours on the food trays for patients in Groves’s Memorial Community Hospital. As the Alma WI will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Royal Tea later this year, each member made a feather fascinator to be worn at the tea. The group also worked on

the Tweedsmuir History book which will be printed and presented for sale during the anniversary year. Final plans were made to serve the seniors luncheon on March 14 and hold the group’s annual euchre night on April 13. Delegates were selected to attend a workshop on April 3 presented by the Guelph area institute. A pot luck lunch was served. submitted by Pat Salter

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community calendar March 2 - Genealogy Day at the Drayton Library. Hosted by The Mapleton Historical Society, 11am to 3pm. Society members will be there to assist you with your research. March 9 - Jammin’ at the Drayton Legion Branch 416, 15 Elm St. Drayton. Anyone with musical instruments or interest is welcome to either play or listen. Saturday, 2pm. March 14 - Drayton Legion Member Meeting, 8pm at the Legion, 15 Elm St. Drayton. March 15 - Euchre at The Drayton Legion, 8pm at the Legion, 15 Elm St Drayton. Don’t have a partner? Come anyways and we will pair you up. March 16 - Country Breakfast at the Drayton Legion, 15 Elm St Drayton, 9am-11am. Adults: $7, Child 5-12yrs: $3.50, Under 5yrs: Free. March 18 - Drayton Blood Donor Clinic, Community Christian School, 35 High St. Drayton. 1:30-7:30pm. To book an appointment to donate call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

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Budget work continues FROM PAGE ONE Mike Downey questioned if the project could be completed for that amount. “Fifty thousand dollars doesn’t go far when you get into concrete work,” he noted. “Let’s raise this to seventy and hope we can do it for fifty,” agreed Whale. The Maryborough Community Centre again came under discussion during budget deliberations. The draft capital budget contains proposed expenditures totaling $42,500 for accessibility improvements and a new cooler for the bar area. But councillors weren’t sure about the expense, given the low number of hall rentals. “Do we still need two function halls (including the PMD Community Centre) or can we do something more efficient with the Maryborough hall?” asked councillor Mike Downey, who suggested focusing on renting the facility for seminars and meetings, instead of larger social functions. Councillor Neil Driscoll wondered how well the Moorefield facility was being marketed. “When you call about the PMD arena and that facility is booked, do we say we have another facility, are you interested in that one?” Driscoll asked. Councillor Andy Knetsch said council has been discussing the future of the Moorefield hall since amalgamation and re-iterated his request from an earlier meeting to have council set a date to discuss the issue. “We’re not making any money on the Maryborough Community Centre. We’re losing money on that facility,” said Knetsch, who suggested council have proposals for

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future hall usage prepared for review within two months. Driscoll pointed out the recently-completed Mapleton Recreation Master Plan contains recommendations for use of and improvements to the Maryborough Community Centre, and suggested a review of that document would be a good place to start. Council agreed to budget $10,000 to replace deteriorating entrance signs around the municipality. Council has been holding off on this project while awaiting word of plans for a new Wellington County entrance sign program. At the Feb. 21 meeting, While advised council that the county is only planning to erect signs on roads that serve as entrance points to Wellington County, so Mapleton would still be responsible for the majority of its own entrance signs. Knetsch pointed out that signs are all about branding and marketing. “We could be waiting another five years for the county to make up it’s mind. I think we’ve got to be proactive and get up some signs to let people know they are in the Township of Mapleton,” he stated. Council will hold another budget session on March 26.

MOUNT FOREST - The North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) board of directors met on Feb. 14 to discuss capital and quality improvement planning. The board approved the third-year Quality Improvement Plan for the hospital which includes a number of new indicators. “NWHC’s Quality Improvement Plan is one tool that we are using to help us document and review our current performance in a variety of areas,” Jerome Quenneville, NWHC president and CEO, said in a press release. David Craig, NWHC board chair, added, “The Quality Improvement Plan provides excellent evidence of the ongoing improvements in quality in our local health care delivery. There is a portion of senior staff member’s compensation linked to continuing to perform well on these quality measures.” The new plan becomes effective on April 1, and will be posted on the NWHC hospital website www.nwhealthcare. ca. The previous two plans are currently posted on the website with the results. A new senior-friendly strategy was also endorsed by the

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hospital board. The strategy includes a new Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) targeted at seniors staying in the hospital. Seniors are provided added supports to help avoid the onset of delirium and promote healthier habits of mobility as well as social support Quenneville explains, “With a growing number of seniors in our community the hospital continues to work to better meet the needs on more than a medical perspective.” The capital equipment budget for the coming year was also approved by the board, which included a long list of items contingent on support from community donations through the Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston and District Hospital Foundations.

The hospital also receives some targeted dollars for building and limited equipment dollars that are “far from the total need,” states the NWHC board in a Feb. 22 press release. “NWHC hospitals will benefit from nearly $1.5 million in new equipment if all items set out as priority for the coming year are funded.” The NWHC hospital board was pleased to learn the Minto Rural Health Centre received support from the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integrated Network (WWLHIN) board of directors on Jan. 31. The Minto Rural Health Centre is a proposed 11,000 square foot building to be located at the Palmerston and District Hospital site.

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Building our future together 2013 Community Based Strategic Plan We invite Mapleton Township Residents and business owners to comment on our new Community-Based Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is a document created to guide Council in their decision making process over the next 5 years. The Plan is posted on our website at www.mapleton.ca or you can obtain a hard copy from the Township office. Your comments are both encouraged and welcomed until March 23, 2013. Comments will be reviewed and taken into consideration before adopting the Plan at the April 9th Council meeting.

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Drive Clean fails again Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece hit the nail on the head this week with his statement in the legislature criticizing the on-going boondoogle of the Ontario government’s Drive Clean program. “We know a wasteful, ineffective and aggravating government program when we see it. That’s exactly what we have in the Drive Clean program,” stated Pettapiece. We couldn’t agree more. The program has been fraught with problems since it’s inception in 1999 and has long been criticized for widely varying test results uncovered through media studies which indicate, among other issues, that the same car can often fail a test at one garage and pass at another, without any intervening work being done on the vehicle. The program is also applied inequitably around the province, with largely rural counties like Wellington and Perth part of the testing area, while drivers of light-duty vehicles in neighbouring Grey and Bruce are spared the aggravation. The government contends this is due to efforts to focus on areas with a large concentration of vehicles, which is ridiculous given that you’re subject to Drive Clean if you live in Drayton or Rothsay, but not if your address is in Owen Sound or Kincardine. All of Northern Ontario is also exempt, even though it doesn’t matter if you’re spewing pollution in Alma or the Arctic in terms of the impact of emissions on global climatic issues. As Pettapiece also pointed out, new testing procedures introduced in January utilize a vehicle’s own on-board diagnostics computer, rather than a test of tail pipe emissions. Anyone who has ever spent hundreds of dollars on diagnostic time and unnecessary repairs while a mechanic attempts to discover the true reason their check engine light has come on will recognize the folly of this approach. Quite often, the problem is with the computer sensors themselves, rather than anything actually being wrong with the engine or emissions. Under the new system, even repairs that might improve the emission performance of a vehicle, will force a Drive Clean fail if the engine code has been recently cleared. In order to reset a vehicle’s computer monitoring system, instructions posted on the Drive Clean website recommend first parking your vehicle for eight hours, followed by a 2.5 minute drive with the air conditioner and rear defroster on, then 10 minutes of highway driving and another 20 minutes on the road in “stop and go traffic” (trickier to find in Moorefield than in Markham). So many vehicles are showing up unready to take the tests the government has created a new category of “readiness conditional pass” for dealers or individuals who are trying to sell vehicles in a timely fashion. In this case, Drive Test operators resort to the traditional tail pipe test, which actually measures the content of a vehicle’s emissions, rather than testing the functionality of its on-board computer system. So why did we change the test in the first place? While he fails to mention that Drive Clean was both introduced and later expanded to southwestern Ontario by a Conservative government, Pettapiece is correct to point out Ontario’s auditor general specifically warned the Liberals not to implement the new test until the technical problems were resolved. They ignored the advice and now drivers are paying the price, both literally and figuratively. Patrick Raftis

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In an effort to make obtaining dog tag s easier for our constituents, Maurita Boyle, Township of Mapleton By-law Enforcement Officer will be visiting each Mapleton proper ty to sell dog tags. If you are a dog owner who has not purchased a 2013 tag and you are not home at the time of the visit to your pro perty, a card will be left for you with further instructions. Fees are as follows: First Dog - $20.00, Second Dog - $30 .00, Third Dog - $45.00 After May 15th an additional ten dollars is added to each tag.

If you require further information reg arding kennel licenses or dog tags, please contact the Municipal Office.

NOTICE PROVISION Council Meeting Changes TAKE NOTICE of the dates and times of the following Corporation of the Township of Mapleton Council Meetings to be held in March: • Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. (this regularly scheduled meeting of council was previously scheduled for March 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., however has been changed to March 5 at 1:00 p.m.) • Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. (as been rescheduled to March 5 at 1:00 – see above) • Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. (this regularly scheduled meeting of council was scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m., however has been changed to start at 9:00 a.m. for budget review. The regular business of council will commence at 1:00 p.m.) An agenda will be available on the Township of Mapleton web-site - www.mapleton.ca prior to the meetings. Council, Staff and Press will receive their Agenda by email circulation.

COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 12 @7:00 P.M. 7:00 p.m. – No Meeting RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 5 @1:00 P.M. 9:00 a.m. – Regular Meeting of Council PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 1:00 P.M. START TIME, NOW AT 9:00 A.M. FOR BUDGET REVIEW, REGULAR COUNCIL AT 1:00 P.M. 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society A farm boy who made good: J. E. Murray The story of John E. Murray, who founded Murray Construction, now known as the Murray Group Ltd., exemplifies how someone from humble beginnings can make a difference. Murray was born in 1892 and came to Maryborough Township at the age of two with his farming parents. He received some formal education at a one room school, S.S. #13, Maryborough. At the age of 11 his father sent him to work on the farm of a neigh-

bouring widow. After working for different farmers in the area through his teen years, he and his brother, George, purchased a well drilling machine and a threshing machine. They drilled wells in the area stretching from Elora to Stratford. Murray had an amazing memory and could relate the location and depth of the wells they had drilled, often to within inches of recorded depth. The brothers often took payment in kind. Murray was once quoted as saying, “We got paid in old horses, cows and

old pigs ... Those horses were awful. (They) would kick the buggy to pieces.” In 1915 Murray signed up for war service, but he was turned down. He had been advised, so he said, that he was “no good for the trenches, better between the farm fences.” In 1926, because of his experience with steam engines, he was contacted by Wellington County engineer J.M. Young to help with the county-owned gravel crusher. Murray learned the business, decided there was money to be made, and soon after purchased

his first gravel crusher. John E. Murray Construction was soon crushing gravel and hauling it with its own fleet of trucks to help build the roads and bridges in not only Wellington County, but numerous counties in the province. By the time the company celebrated 60 years in business, in 1986, when Murray was 94, his son Jim and grandson Steve were running the business. There were 94 employees and a huge fleet of trucks and equipment. The company still operates from its headquarters in Moorefield.

In April, 1918 Murray and Anne Del Campbell, after a 10-year acquaintance, eloped. They farmed, operating a cowcalf business. They had six children, two girls and four boys. Sadly two of the children died as toddlers and another son died as a teenager. John and Del Murray were both active in their church and community. They supported many community efforts and were especially supportive of Bethesda Cemetery. Murray attributed his success to hard work and the support of his wife, whom he

described as being by his side every step of the way through nearly 69 years of marriage. He was respected in his community and it was said his word was as good as gold and it was always to be honoured, no matter what the financial cost. After his retirement he seemed always to have time for a chat and willingly related stories of his experiences. It is no wonder the youngsters of Moorefield called him Grandpa Murray, whether they could claim any blood relationship or not.

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Norwell team qualifies for OFSAA Off to Ottawa - The Norwell senior girls volleyball team has qualified for OFSAA for the fifth straight season. The team defeated Bishop MacDonnoll CHS (Guelph) 25-11, 25-14 and 25-14 on Feb. 21 to advance to OFSAA in Ottawa March 2 to 6. Front row, from left: Corin Mercey, Jocelyn Ivel, Brianne McMullen and Sara Driedger. Back: Leigh Mercey, Abbey McCracken, Kayla Wierts, Larissa Turner, Becky Bults, Laura Rumph and coach Jeff Shortt. Absent from photo: Kaitlyn Wynja. submitted photo

Pettapiece blasts Liberals on Drive Clean program QUEEN’S PARK - PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece used the recent return of the Ontario legislature to blast the government for its handling of the Drive Clean program. In a Feb. 21 statement Pettapiece said, “We in Perth-Wellington have what is lacking from this government - good common sense. We know a wasteful, ineffective and aggravating government program when we see it. That’s exactly what we have in the Drive Clean program.” Pettapiece said constituents have contacted him with problems trying to get late-model vehicles to pass the government’s revised emissions test. “They also want to know why we have to get the test done, but our neighbouring counties do not. It doesn’t make any sense,” Pettapeice stated. “Dealers have their own horror stories. Instead of measuring what matters - actual emissions from the tailpipe the government demands they use a new, complicated computerized test. It’s prone to failure, even for perfectly good cars. “To get some cars to pass the new test, technicians are advised to drive the car for 30 kilometers - at speeds of up to 65 miles per hour - all without stopping. Try that in smalltown Ontario,” challenged Pettapiece The MPP states the auditor general warned the Liberal government not to implement the new test until the technical problems were resolved. “I’ve met with dealerships and repair shops across PerthWellington. I’ve heard firsthand that the Drive Clean program is failing.”

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By Laurie Langdon

The Perfect Spot Chapter Six: Born a Second Time (Continued from the Feb. 15 Reflections column) Entering the body of Christ is like surrounding yourself with everything you need for wholeness and completeness. Consider again the conversa-

tion Jesus had with Nicodemus. “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.’ “In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’

“‘How can a man be born when he is old?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!’ “Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear

its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit’â€? (John 3:1-8), The question asked by Nicodemus, “How can a man be born when he is old? ‌ Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!â€? seems, at first glance, to be ignored and to remain unanswered by Jesus. However, just stop for a minute and simply read the words

of Jesus. He not only does not ignore the question, he answers it definitely and affirmatively as if to say, “Yes, absolutely, so it is with everyone born of the Spirit.� When I receive Christ’s sacrifice on my behalf and am baptized into his body, I enter, by the Holy Spirit, his “womb.� Fundamentally, I enter a second time into Christ, who is essentially God, and I am born again of the Spirit. The

phrase used by Jesus here was “gennÄ“thÄ“ anĹ?thenâ€? which means, literally, to be brought forth, or to be given birth to from above, from the beginning, again or from their origin or source. Assuredly, at that moment when I am born again, I enter again the place where I was created, my origin, where everything that God is and that God has becomes available to me. To be continued ‌

GRCA says risk of spring flooding moderate CAMBRIDGE - There is a moderate risk of flooding in the Grand River watershed this spring, according to Stephanie Shifflett, a water resources engineer with the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). Shifflett was speaking Feb. 20 at the annual meeting of municipal flood coordinators at the GRCA office in Cambridge. They were gathered to hear the spring flood prognosis and receive an update on the flood warning system used by the GRCA to alert municipalities and residents of flood conditions. After an exceptionally dry winter in 2012, conditions are closer to normal this year, said Shifflett. Snowfall was above average in January, and is already about average in February, with a week left to go. However, most

of the January snow melted away during two warm spells that month. “The snow pack has been rebuilding since the large snowfall of Feb. 8,� she noted. Snow cover in the northern part of the watershed, including parts of Dufferin and Wellington counties, is just below normal. The central portion, including Waterloo Region and the Guelph area, is only about half of normal. The southern portion, from Brantford to Lake Erie, is about normal. Ice jams The risk of flooding from ice jams is also moderate this year. Most rivers and streams are ice covered, but at this time there is only one notable ice jam, just upstream of Dunnville. There is the potential for more ice jams to form if there is a rapid

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melt that moves upstream ice downstream quickly. Ice jams can be an unpredictable cause of flooding because they can form quickly. Water backs up behind them and spills out of the river banks, sometimes inundating communities. The GRCA operates seven reservoirs, including Conestogo Lake, Belwood Lake and Guelph Lake to store water from the spring runoff. This results in smaller flood peaks in areas downstream of the reservoirs.

About 60 per cent of the flood storage space is available in the reservoir system. Water levels in the reservoirs are a bit higher this year than most, but can be lowered as weather and watershed conditions change. The risk of lake surge flooding on the Lake Erie shoreline in Haldimand County is low this year because of low Lake Erie water levels. Lake surge flooding occurs when winds from the west or southwest push water to the eastern section of the lake, causing a rise in water levels along the shore.

Council changes schedule MAPLETON - A number of changes have been made to the Mapleton council meeting schedule for March. Council’s next regular meeting, originally scheduled for March 12 at 7pm, will instead

be held on March 5 at 1pm. On March 26, a budget review session has been added to the schedule, beginning at 9am, followed by the regularly scheduled council meeting at 1pm.

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The Artist Project - Alma glass artist Jerre Davidson was one of 200 artists accepted into The Artist Project, an independent juried exhibition for contemporary artists held Feb. 21 to 24 at the Better Living Centre in Toronto. The event is designed to offer patrons a look at the “art stars� and attract collectors, art buyers and galleries. Davidson was one of three artists from the Wellington County area accepted into the show. Each of them have been featured on the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour. Davidson’s studio is located at her Alma home, where she designs original art pieces in landscape, as well as functional pieces and jewelry. submitted photo

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Barbara’s Dog Grooming is the perfect place for local canine care PAGEWhen EIGHTlistening The Community News, Friday, August 13, 2010 to Barbara Shirk speak about her business and life with dogs, one gets the sincere feeling she is among the few people who have turned their passion into a successful business. The owner of Barbara’s Dog Grooming on Wellington Road 7 between Rothsay and Parker, Shirk has always been involved with dogs; first with pets and then with breeding and showing Great Danes. She now grooming space. owns Bosworth Great aDanes, Some of the advantages at interactive system Tanis Cowan knew great MYC’s the Canadian Kennelwhen Club title Barbara’s and Dogengages Grooming are parents music opportunity she motivates for her program. earlychildren, drop-offs, late pick-ups nurturing family saw it breeding five years ago, after and Shirk’s grooming career bonds and all-day if required and and stays delivering valuable being introduced to a unique began 13 years ago.Music She trained pre-arranged.experiences Shirk also while does program called for co-learning for three years at(MYC). a busy shop developing small but amuch-needed “infirm, fundamental Young Children in Guelph, then went on topiano fine understanding between tidies”offor her regular music. Having taught private tune herforskills withMs. specialist foraspect free. of MYC is A unique lessons 15 years, Tanis, customers courses, includingcallcanine first the Some the along other with interestparent of learns the as her students her, was aid. ing facets to her canine career so looking to expand her teaching child because they are After and finishing her training are being In a director the fact, Ms.forTanis horizons her music studio, involved. and found working in some differ- credits Kitchener Waterloo Kennel the success of the proand it through MYC. ent Ms. styles of shops, she and Club and director forofthe to the parents herGreat stuTanis recognized the gram her father, potential a retiredsince civil itengiDane Club of Canada, and program’s had dents. neer from and teaching dog grooming “I am the the teacher once a never beenNiagara, offered planned in Drayton, oversaw the building of a wellcourse for continuing at-home it was fun for students, parents week; they are theeducation. equipped dog and grooming shop ofa ‘coach’ “All dogs aredays precious; they several a week,” and teacher, it offered her own. deserve to be cherished and just piano-keyboard program for she said. The building important batheach and ofa initial as goala for children as young isas perfectly 3½ in a as An suited setting. for the business, with Ms. greatTanis’ grooming, theyis are guarstudents to develgroup radiant heat the for the air op anteed be treated with kindthe to happy habit of practic“I loved ideawinter, of group conditioning for the summer ing. and respect in myhershop,” encourages stulessons, since it’s always more ness She and a massage-style system for Shirk said. to practice by giving a fun to explore and learn in a dents the bath - all in a bright, fresh The hours Barbara’s Dog “superat duper” sticker group, regardless of the topic,” special each week. explained Ms. Tanis. “Practicing does not need to She also liked that it was a program that was tested, tried be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day and true, being taught by more to start,” she said. Ms. Tanis’ creativity shines than 800 teachers to over 24,000 students on three differ- through by offering several ent continents and touting extra practice incentives Canadian origins, being found- throughout the year to ensure students attain their musical ed in 1980. MYC’s mission statement goals. Once students have collected enoughOntario stickers on their is to “provide the best quality 83 Wellington St S, Drayton, music education to young chil- “happy practice thermomewww.mapletonfw.com ters,” they have a party. This dren by519-638-5112 blending the pleasure year, to celebrate the 2010 and the joy of music making Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm | Fri 9am-8pm | Sat 9am-1pm with sound instruction.” Olympics, students earned

take care of an ear problem dog is groomed, the greater the immediately; delaying treat- odds of maintaining their hair ment will cause more discom- length and avoiding a shave. Finally, a proper inspecfort for the pet and can increase tion of the teeth for all breeds costs. Dog nails need trimming is important. Dogs that have every four weeks. If you take long hair on the muzzle tend to the time to trim the tips off, you carry bacteria in the hair, which will be able to keep the “quick” can cause problems with their (the soft centre of the nail that gums and teeth down the road. has nerve endings and blood) Scale build-up causes the gums from getting too long. If bleed- to become red and tender, and ing does occur after trimming leads to discomfort when they nails, simple apply a bit of corn chew. This is why pets should raw beef marrowfine or soupstarch stopconfidence the bleeding. listening, reading, and skills to and at In an chew theskills abrasive winter you said willMs. findTanis. the nails type grossbones, motor,since social and early age” acts proven like a to toothbrush. don’t seem to shorten their action has been enhance She offers four of on MYC’s can also brushdevelopment your pet’s own, the summer.Sunrise, This is You children’s social musicas inprograms: using a toothbrush and because pets aren’t walking and on teeth and learning skills, improve Sunshine, Sunbeam toothpaste pavement (a natural trimmer), memory and problemintended solving, Moonbeam. Children who commercial for only. confidence and but rather on andadvanced ice. andpets bolster complete thesnow most Many A majority of dogs deal with level of MYC are well pre- self-esteem.people mistakenly if their pet isoffers eating,a hair tangling, whichintermediate can be very assume Ms.that Tanis also pared for early their teeth are fine. But pets willis uncomfortable. A proper brushpiano studies, or the study of Music Pups program, which to eat regardless ing involves brushing right continue especially unique since of it oral is a another instrument. sinceforthey instincdown to theis skin. A surface discomfort, music program babies. This Sunrise a pre-keyboard know they won’t survive brushing ineffectiveprogram when tively is a playful and creative music music andismovement without food. dealing with mats, tangles or that teaches music concepts and movement class for parents In children addition,ages dogsnewborn by nature thick undercoat. to through singing,Special rhythmattenand with avoid showing weakness, so tion should also be paid to the games. This program is for age 4. Children are introduced really need of to musical stay in legs, neckages area, anddeveltail. owners to a wide variety children 2 toears 4 and tune with their pet’s health. Itops canlistening be a lot of work, but can patawareness, fine scales, tonal and rhythm encourages all dog save your pet much terns and instruments thatownhelp motor skills, social discomfort. interaction, Shirk do as much personalgrowth. home One of the mistakes to tostimulate musical confidence andbiggest attention span. ers possible. Your dog owners make is leaving too grooming Each childasparticipates at hispet or Children can easily attend with love the extra attention. much time between visits to the will a grandparent or caregiver, plus her own level. To find out more Shirk welcomes inquiries, so groomer or a thorough groomsiblings can attend the class as about Pups and to view class ing at home. The more often a call 519-638-3904 today. videos visit themusicclass.com. well. The Sunshine keyboard The ultimate success of any program is geared towards MYC program lies behind the children ages 3½ and 4; the teacher and Ms. Tanis is no Sunbeam keyboard program exception to that rule. It’s obvitoward ages 5 and 6; and the ous she is an enthusiastic Moonbeam keyboard program teacher whouscares a great deal Stop into our office location, or call anytime is for ages 7 through 9. All for her students. offer MLS marketing three keyboardWe programs inte“Their struggles are my and/or Auction struggles,” your Property grate creative movement, she states. “And rhythm, singing,To music helptheory you is their whattriumphs we do are equally triand composition for parent and umphant for me.” 59 Wood Street, 1P0 child in a weekly one-hour ses- Drayton For N0G more information visit sion. 519-638-0033 | peakdrayton@bellnet.ca www.myc.com, email tanisParticipating in a MYC cowan.myc@sympatico.ca or Open Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm class helps children develop call 519-638-5715.

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Canine friend - In addition to owning Barbara’s Dog Grooming in Mapleton, Barbara Shirk also breeds and shows Great Danes. Grooming are flexible and regular body hair and needs to prices start at $35. And Shirk be gently pulled out or it will stands behind her advertising ball up, thus creating a prime motto of “quality work at coun- environment for infection. Oddly enough, pulling this try prices.” hair out does not hurt your pet. Tips for dog owners Proper and regular groom- But even just encouraging the ing is important, so Shirk offers hair to grow out of the ear the following easy and cost is really helpful. Remember to effective tips for caring for pets clean the ears regularly with a good commercial ear cleaner between visits to the groomer. following the instrucAll breeds should have their Festive fun - Students at Music(always for Young Children enjoy a ears checked regularly the tion on the bottle).submitted photo Christmas concert every by year. For shedding breed (goldowner. For non-shedding breeds retrievers, labsspecial and cross (Shih Tzu, Bichon, Poodles, spring. Of course, holipaper mittens for five happy en breeds), and also non-shedding etc.), be sure to encourage the practices. The mittens were days are incorporated into Ms. dirt, redness, hair to grow of thewall ear canal. Tanis’check MYC for classes, such as placed on theout studio in the ones, hearing or foul smells. Always The hair in the ear is unlike the Canada Music Week, shape of the 5 Olympic rings.

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