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Mapleton’s Canada 150th celebration to include parade through Drayton By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Mapleton’s Canada 150 celebrations this summer will include a full scale parade. On Feb. 21 councillor Lori Woodham, who was appointed Mapleton’s Canada 150 champion by council, provided an update on preparations for the July 1 celebration. “An exciting parade will be led by our mayor,” said Woodham, adding organizers hope the parade will feature
Safety lessons - Dale, Katie, Kim and Caleb Eastep of Alma checked out the gun safety booth and learned about ear protection and safe storage of guns and ammunition from volunteer Nick Grose at a pancake breakfast hosted by the Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association in Alma on Feb. 25. Additional photo on page 4. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Safety association hosts breakfast in Alma By Caroline Sealey ALMA - “Don’t be hasty, use safety” was the theme of the Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association’s pancake breakfast at the Alma Community Centre on Feb. 25.
Association member Walter Grose (aka Safety Sam) said, “I am really impressed and overwhelmed with the turnout today. Over 250 people came to learn about safety around the farm and home. “I’d like to thank everyone on behalf of the asso-
ciation who helped out. Everyone here working has volunteered their time, including the helpers cooking in the kitchen.” Grose also offered special thanks to the Wellington County Junior Farmers for their assistance. SEE SAFETY » 2
music and classic cars and all manner of entries. “It’s an old-fashioned parade.” Woodham said the parade will be an expansion of the children’s bicycle parade traditionally held at the township’s Canada Day celebrations and will also include a pet parade. She said the route will go through Drayton’s downtown area, unlike the smaller-scale bicycle parade which is normally confined to the
old arena grounds where the celebration is held. There will also be a wide range of activities for children, teenagers and adults at the 49 Elm Street location, Woodham added. She said more details, including a parade contact would be available soon. She urged residents to watch the township website and Facebook page, as well as township notices in the Community News for updates on the celebration.
Township cancels auditing services RFP due to ongoing finance staffing shortage By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township has cancelled an RFP (request for proposals) process to appoint new auditors due to an ongoing staff shortage in the finance department. Finance director Yufang Du is currently off sick and deputy-treasurer/tax collector Theresa Armstrong left the township in January and has not yet been permanently replaced. On Feb. 6 Mapleton council appointed John Cumming
deputy-treasurer on an interim basis. At the Feb. 21 meeting council approved a staff recommendation from CAO Brad McRoberts to withdraw an RFP for auditing services and return unopened cost envelopes to the proponents. Staff also recommended the RFP be reissued in late summer. Council agreed to appoint current auditors RLB Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors for the 2016 financial year. “In our research of poten-
tially changing auditing firms, staff strongly are of the opinion that with ongoing staff shortages and the introduction of new staff within the finance department, changing auditors at this time would be extremely challenging,” the report states. “The potential change of auditors at this time would be both challenging and difficult to facilitate until the finance department staff vacancy is filled and staff have had the opportunity to be adequately trained.”
Local synchro skaters earn gold at nationals with Nexxice By Caroline Sealey CALGARY - Two Drayton youth competed at the national level in synchronized skating last weekend and came home with gold medals. and Shantz Micayla Rachel VanAnkum, skating with the Burlingtonbased Nexxice Intermediate Synchronized Club, participated at the Skate Canada Synchronized National Skating Championships in Calgary Feb. 24 to 26. Shantz, a student at the University of Waterloo, is in her second year of competition with the Burlington club. She is currently a coach with the Drayton and District Figure Skating Club (DDFSC). VanAnkum, also in her second year with the club, attends Mohawk College and is a former skater with the Drayton club. “This is a story about two local athletes who continue to participate in figure skating into their early twenties,” said DDFSC executive
member Valorie Giles. “It is a great example of determination and their ongoing love for the sport of figure skating.” The Nexxice Intermediate team placed first out of 15 teams from across Canada at the national championships. In two performances the team scored a total of 120.53 points with the Ilderton Silver Jets, also from Ontario, earning the silver medal with a score of 116.87. “The Drayton and District Skating Club is exceptionally proud of two of our club’s former skaters [Shantz and VanAnkum],” Giles said. “The girls skated two wonderful performances with their Nexxice Intermediate teammates to earn the gold medal. “The Drayton and District Figure Skating Club family wishes to extend our most heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Micayla and Rachel for their continued determination, hard work and passion leading to excellence at the national level.”
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Canadian champions - Drayton residents Micayla Shantz (front row, fifth from left) and Rachel VanAnkum (back, sixth from left) skated to a gold medal with the Nexxice Intermediate Synchronized Skating team from Burlington at the Canadian Synchronized Skating Championships Feb. 24 to 26 in Calgary. The local residents are former skaters with the Drayton and District Figure Skating Club. Submitted photo
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MAPLETON – Tenders for maintenance gravel for 2017 were awarded at the Feb. 21 council meeting. Council approved a tender from The Murray Group Limited for the supply and delivery of 20,000 metric tonnes of OPSS 1010 Crushed Granular “A” (7/8”) for
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Crunch time looms in NDCHL hockey action Bethel and Floradale one win from victory in finals BETHEL 2 LISTOWEL 1 Listowel struck first late in the opening period. A pass by Brad Gratz sent Phil Shantz in along the left side. Shantz went to the crease, pulled the puck back and slipped it into the far side corner. Bethel opened the second period with the tying goal in the first minute. A rising wrist shot by Tom Schuurmans beat the goaltenders glove for the goal, assisted by Laverne Metzger and Nathan Holland. Bethel took the lead midway through the period. Tom Bearinger grabbed a loose puck deep in the right corner and snapped a shot on net. The puck bounced
into the legs of the surprised net minder and rolled over the goal line for the winning goal. The win gives Bethel a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three ‘B’ Division Stelco Cup finals. FLORADALE 6 DRAYTON 0 Floradale came into this game skating hard to the net and were rewarded with an early goal. Corey Wideman split the defence to walk in on net and slip the puck under the pads of the goaltender. Willis Martin and Javon Martin assisted. Floradale added their second goal midway through the period. A scramble at the net ended with Javon Martin flicking the puck over a fallen goal-
tender. Greg Martin and Tim Martin drew assists. Drayton pressed hard in the second period but a heads up pass by Ryan Weber sent Greg Martin down the ice with a break away rush. Martin went to the net cut to his backhand and flipped the puck into the skills and confidence at an corner. early age” said Ms. Tanis. Floradale opened the She offers four of MYC’s third period with a power music programs: Sunrise, play goal. Javon and Nick Sunshine, Sunbeam and Martin worked the puck Moonbeam. Children who deep and Martin complete the Greg most advanced threaded a shot level of MYC are into well the preshort side pared for corner. early intermediate Floradale piano studies, added or the another study of power play goal later in the another instrument. third. Setup by Ryan Sunrise is plays a pre-keyboard music and Martin movement program and Gary gave Josh that teachesthemusic Brohman puck concepts at the through blue line.singing, rhythm and
Brohman rifled a slap shot to send the puck into the net. Floradale added one final goal to put the game away. A slap shot by Ryan Martin sent the puck over the shoulder of the goaltender for the goal, assisted by Corey Wideman and Gary Martin. listening, reading, fine and Floradale outshot gross motor, social skills and Drayton 42 to 19. Colin Horst has been proven to enhance earned his shut out in the children’s social development Floradale net. skills, improve and learning The win Floradale memory andgives problem solving, aand commanding 2-0 lead in bolster confidence and the best-of-five ‘A’ Division self-esteem. Nichols Finals. Ms. Trophy Tanis also offers a NextPups weekprogram, Floradale and is Music which Drayton playsince at 8pm especiallywill unique it is a and Bethel at Listowel music program for babies.will This is a playful and creative music face-off at 9:30pm. andSubmitted movement class parents by for Willard with children ages newborn to Metzger
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By Caroline Sealey ALMA - Ontario AgriFood Technologies president Dr. Tyler Whale shared his passion, experience and insight into the agri-food industry as guest speaker at the Alma Optimists Feb. 21 meeting. Whale’s presentation focused on the role of agricultural technology in global wellness. A former Mapleton resident, Whale was raised on a seventh generation dairy farm and went on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry at McMaster University followed by a PhD in microbiology/immunology and an MBA, both at the University of Saskatchewan. His work experience includes comparative medicine research and development at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, biotechnology business analysis in San Diego, business development manager at Saskatoon Colostrum Company and Technology Transfer Manager and industry liaison officer at the University of Guelph’s Catalyst Centre. At the University of Guelph, Whale initiated research and development projects between industry and faculty following research priorities set by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Whale helped launch a household waste recycling company in Saskatoon and a green roofing company based on technology from the University of Guelph. Ontario Agri-Food Technologies, established in 1997, is a non-profit organization comprised of members from grower associations, universities, colleges, industry and government. Located in Guelph, the organization focuses on ensuring Ontario producers have access to the latest technology to compete on a global basis and to develop market opportunities. “What do we need to do in Canada to make the world better?” Whale asked. “We need to pass the technology that we have developed on to other countries. We live in a volatile world that can change at any time, from the effects of an earthquake, volcanic eruption or ice age.
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Planning for Mapleton’s Canada Day 150 festivities HAS STARTED Industry leader - Ontario Agri-Food Technologies president Dr. Tyler Whale, left, guest speaker at the Alma Optimist Club’s Feb. 21 meeting, received a token of appreciation from Optimist Jim deBock. Whale spoke about the role of agricultural technologies in global wellness. Photo by Caroline Sealey Sustainability should be our focus.” Whale continued, “New opportunities are available to expand markets, improve efficiency, use carbohydrates instead of carbon and get off the oil. Researchers are now able to make a veggie burger that actually tastes like beef.” Whale noted current issues in agriculture include population increases, urban development, food waste, public trust, decreasing numbers of farmers, climate change, oil and consumer demand affordable healthy food. Scientists are working on ways to obtain higher percentages of oils from leaves. As consumers reject apples and potatoes that brown easily, researchers have eliminated the discolouration by removing the gene responsible for browning. Norwegian scientists at Intravision are experimenting with different colours of lighting and their effects on flowering times, nutrition and plant health. “Twenty-five years ago no
one thought of eating sushi. Today a California company is producing Exobars made from cricket flour that is high in protein content,” Whale said. Vertical farming gets the urbanite involved in farming. In Toronto, 20,000 hectares of roof tops are available for food production. Beef farmers are expanding into northern Ontario. Crops like quinoa are gaining in popularity. In the poultry industry, experimental lighting in barns has shown production increases and decreases in feed consumption. Egg sexing technology allows the determination of the sex of chick inside the egg on day one. Drugs are being developed to be used in humans afflicted with depression, concussions, addiction and more. “The public vilifies large companies like Monsanto and the so-called ‘factory farms.’ Are cage-free chickens really better? At what cost?
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From left: Trevor, Levi and Lisa Feil of Elora. Watched as a piece of material became entangled in a PTO (power take off) shaft while visiting the snowblower, PTO and tractor safety booth at the Wellington Farm and Home Safety Association’s pancake breakfast in Alma on Feb. 25. The event featured a variety of stations providing information on safety-related topics. Photo by Caroline Sealey
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EDITORIAL By Patrick Raftis
Seeing the big picture
Wellington County last week announced the receipt of close to $100,000 in provincial funding for initiatives aimed at attracting immigrants and international students to the community. It always seems incongruent during economic times generally depicted as difficult, that jobs in this region go unfilled for lack of qualified applicants. Yet the local manufacturing sector in particular seems plagued by a shortage of workers with the skills they need. This, ironically enough, leads county officials to cite a low unemployment rate locally as an impediment to economic development. So kudos to the county for taking the initiative to steer a potential pool of workers toward local employers. It often seems if you can get people to take a look at what this vibrant segment of rural Ontario has to offer in terms of lifestyle and affordability, they become more willing to look at the employment opportunities available here. The ongoing successes of the Minto-Mapleton Health Care Professional Recruiting Committee are an obvious example. It’s also encouraging at a time when Canada’s level of openness to immigrants is the subject of debate in certain quarters, notably among the current crop of federal Conservative Party leadership hopefuls, to see that both the county and provincial levels of government continue to take a progressive approach. Immigrants coming to the area would not be taking jobs from local residents, they would be helping companies staff difficult-to-fill positions, allowing them to continue operating at some distance from major urban centres where a more diverse pool of workers would obviously be available. Local manufacturers shouldn’t be let off the hook entirely for their recruiting issues. Many take advantage of the lower cost of living in this region as a reason to pay a significantly lower wage than they would have to for comparable positions in the city. Some also abuse the concept of temporary employment to avoid providing benefits and job security to a large portion of their workforce by filling assembly lines with easily disposable laborers technically working for outside agencies. It’s tough to demand loyalty and dedication of workers so tentatively employed. Still, it appears both the county and the province have taken a progressive, big-picture view of the issue in this instance, which these days feels a bit like a breath of fresh air.
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TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON NOTICE OF PASSING OF A DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Township of Mapleton passed a Development Charges By-law Number 2017-022 on the 21st day of February, 2017 under section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c.27; AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charge by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Mapleton on or before the 2nd day of April, 2017 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The schedule of development charges imposed by the by-law, which came into effect on February 21, 2017, is as follows:
No key map has been provided as the by-law applies to all lands located within the Township of Mapleton. A copy of the complete by-law is available on the Township website or for examination at the Township of Mapleton Administrative Office, 7275 Sideroad 16, during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays. DATED at the Township of Mapleton this 24th day of February, 2017. Brad McRoberts Clerk
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Editor’s note: Continued from last week’s Mapleton Musings column. Terriff family history James Oswald Terriff, William’s father, came with his family to Moorefield in the early 1870s to build and run the Queen’s Hotel on Adam Brown Street. His wife was related to the Medill family who lived on Lot 14, Concession 9 in Maryborough, where a Baptist Church and cemetery used to be. The Queen’s hotel ran until around 1900. James’ wife Catherine died in 1894 and he died in 1903. The Queen’s Hotel building was purchased by the Township of Maryborough in 1907 and became the Township hall. It served in that capacity until 1990 when a new building was constructed. In addition to housing the township offices, the first floor was used for dances, plays other local events, and as a meeting place for local groups. The building was condemned and later removed. A good place to research burials is in the local newspapers of the time. Accurate death dates are required to make this research go faster. If those dates are not on the gravestone, finding a death registration on Ancestry. com may be possible. That research program is available for use free of charge at many libraries. The Wellington County Archives at Aboyne have a collection of Drayton Advocate newspapers on microfilm. The Nov. 22, 1903 issue contained an obituary for James that said “A much respected resident of the village for a great many years passed away on Saturday evening in the person of Mr. Jas. Terriff, who proved to be a model hotelkeeper; he kept a respectable house, good table and every accommodation for the public.” The obituary for James went on to say “his remains were laid beside those of his wife in Hollen Cemetery.” So we have the first mystery as to who is buried in Drayton. As both James and Catherine died before William, we know the plot in Drayton wasn’t owned at the times of their deaths
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Queen’s Hotel - The Maryborough Township building in Moorefield was previously the Queen’s Hotel on Adam Brown Street. Submitted photo so it makes sense that they were buried somewhere else. Local lore says that James and Catharine’s remains were moved to Drayton after William died but trying to prove it is difficult with the lack of records the Township has for either cemetery. We may never know if they were moved to Drayton. It was fairly simple to find out who the other seven markers in the Terriff plot belonged to researching on Ancestry.com and piecing the family together. One marker is William’s, three are for his brothers John, Hugh and James, two are for his sisters Elizabeth Hambly and Mary Webster and the last one belongs to his niece, Kathryn Spofford. It’s not so easy to find out if they all are buried there. A death registration for John, who lived most of his life in Wingham, says he was to be buried in Avondale Cemetery in Stratford, not Drayton. According to the Stratford Daily Beacon of July 18, 1912, found on microfilm at the Perth County archives, his wife Rebecca was buried in Stratford. An obituary for John in the Feb. 12, 1920 issue of the Drayton paper however says “the remains of the late John Terriff of Wroxeter , were interred in Victoria Cemetery, Drayton last week.” A check with Avondale Cemetery in Stratford, which does have
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
“Lord willing?” Whenever there is a discussion (or argument) about the existence of God, you can bet that one of the first things someone will say from the “against” position will be, “If there is a God, why is there so much suffering in the world?” And that is as it should be! Any argument for the existence of God that does not take this question seriously and strive to provide a plausible explanation for why a good and loving God would create a world in which there is so much horror and may-
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although things seem awry now, it will all be okay when we get to heaven and then understand what God was doing. Such theology - “Godtalk” - fails to responsibly face the overwhelming challenge that atrocities like the 60 to 80 million deaths during the Second World War, the Holocaust and the agonizing death of an infant from brain cancer present to a rational belief in the existence of God. Jessica Kelley is a young mom who has lived through the atrocity of her four-yearold son being diagnosed with malignant brain cancer and succumbing to an agonizing death, just weeks after the diagnosis. In the Adult Sunday School class at our church, we have been studying Lord Willing: Wrestling With God’s Role In My Child’s Death. Jessica Kelley, author of the book, wrote about her personal faith journey through that horror. It is a powerful testimony of a faithful Christian believer mightily struggling through the most basic of life’s questions. “If God is good and loving, why did He let my son suffer so much?”,
and “If God is all powerful and has a plan and is ‘in control,’ did God cause my son to get cancer and die in such agony?” Kelley writes not as a trained theologian but as an ordinary parent trying really hard to understand God in the midst of real, gritty life. She describes how painful it was to work through the simplistic understandings about suffering that she had been taught by those who nurtured her faith. She shows how the old assurances, “His ways are higher than our ways”, “everything happens for a reason”, “He won’t give you more than you can handle”, “the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away”, “sometimes we just can’t see what God’s doing when our eyes are filled with tears” and “God is in control”, not only don’t adequately explain anything, but they are not scriptural. Moreover, she suggests it is virtually impossible to have a loving relationship with a God who allowed/caused the Holocaust or who afflicts one’s infant son with brain cancer. Kelley finds answers and comfort in the New Testa-
eternity our lives will always be plagued by attacks and manifestations of evil, be it war, natural disasters or four-year-olds dying of brain cancer. However, through the cross and resurrection, God defeated the power of evil, not by violence, but by the power of Jesus’ self-giving, sacrificial love. The suffering and destruction may be continuing for the time being, but the New Testament’s assurance is that one day the victory of the cross and resurrection will be complete and all things on heaven and on Earth will be brought together in Jesus Christ. In the meantime, God invites us to join Him in the battle against evil and destruction, strengthens us to face whatever evils and sufferings come our way in life, and assures us nothing can take us away from His love for us in Christ Jesus. In Lord Willing Kelley gives a powerful testimony of how an ordinary person came to a much deeper understanding of God’s ways and to a more profound and intimate faith relationship with Him.
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Quilts and culture - Award-winning quilt artist Renske Helmuth provided the Cultural Moment at Mapleton council’s Feb. 7 meeting. The Mapleton resident displayed samples and discussed the various types of quilts she creates. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Euchre held at Legion on Feb. 6 PALMERSTON - Doris Hale and Angie Bieman recorded the high score at the Palmerston Legion Ladies Auxiliary challenge euchre on Feb. 6. Helen Quinn and Guido Gardin placed second while Laverne Stinson and Wilfred
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Specialist explains how to attain ‘impossible’ soybean yields By Caroline Sealey ALMA - A customer appreciation day hosted by Hensall District Co-operative (HDC) was well attended by local farmers. The Feb. 10 event at the Alma Community Centre gave farmers a look at some aspects of operating a grain elevator site. owner Driscoll, Neil Driscoll Farms Ltd, of currently a satellite site for HDC, said, “I guess its official now. Hensall District Cooperative is in the process of purchasing the elevator site from Driscoll Farms Ltd. “The sale is expected to be finalized in May and operated under the name Hensall District Co-operative Drayton Elevator.” marketing field HDC Insley Murray manager gave a brief history of the co-operative. Founded in 1937 and currently in its 80th year of operation, HDC is Ontario’s largest member-owned agricultural co-operative with 5,000 farm members. automated uses HDC guided forklifts or robots at some of its facilities. The cooperative handles 12 different types of dry beans. “Most of the beans HDC transported are handles being before rail by shipped overseas to the United Kingdom, Asia, the Mediterranean and beyond,” Insley said. “Pinto beans are the number one bean consumed world wide. The Azuki bean is an ingredient in Japanese soft drinks and candy bars. Cranberry beans are shipped to the Mediterranean.” products food HDC
d iv i s i o n s u p p o r t specialist W a l t e r Ve r m u n t demonstrated the field trace program that is designed to HORST be an integral BOHNER part of HDC’s quality assurance system. “Field trace is available to the contract or commercial grower and is designed to meet the requirements of food safety and traceability programs that ensure a safe, high quality product is provided to the consumer,” Vermunt said. “The program is designed to make the job easier and more efficient.” HDC seed manager/field marketer Paul Cornwell said, “As HDC has no in-house breeder, we work closely with the University of Guelph, Agriculture Canada, Gentec and various other companies in the industry.” Through a Power Point Cornwell presentation, explained the research and trials involved in making the final selection of soybean seed used by HDC. Protein content of 35 to 40% is a key factor in the decision making process. An overall look at grain marketing around the globe was presented by HDC grain marketer Brad Pryce. “The USDA is predicting an increase in ethanol use, Brazil experienced a poor sugar cane harvest last year, China has a glut of corn in storage and corn is the cheapest it’s been in 10 years,” Pryce said. “With the EU and Trump, I’m not sure where things will go. “ Marketing tips suggested
by Pryce include putting two or three people’s heads planning when together marketing strategies, selling incrementally, keeping a calendar just for marketing and knowing the cost of production in order to know where to start selling. The final speaker of the day, OMAFRA soybean Bohner, Horst specialist presentation his titled Impossible Soybean Yields Made Possible. “We read and hear about soybean yields that seem extremely high. I don’t know how it’s possible. It is all about yield. If you can’t get yield you’re not going to make money, “Bohner said. “Increasing the number of pods per plant is the answer. We have the genetic ability to put on all kinds of pods. Monster yields are a result of tricking the plants into producing more pods. Currently, the average is only 25% of the flowers become pods.” continued Bohner with presentation his information on seed corn row variable maggots, widths, seeding rates, tillage methods, and soil quality and their effects on soybean yields. an by asked When audience member about the use of Roundup Ready, IP or conventional soybeans, Bohner’s response was “you have to compare varieties.” “My theory is success happens when the nutrients soybean the into get plant. Build up the soil level reasonable a to phosphorus (P) and of potassium (K). That’s when soybeans come to the table,” Bohner said.
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Building activity in Mapleton up over January 2016 figures mits for construction valued at $1,933,000 were issued in January, generating $23,242 in fees. During the same period in 2016, only nine permits for $1,292,000 were issued, resulting in $9,782 in permit fees. Wright said January fig-
By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Building activity in the township is off to a good start. Mapleton chief building official Patty Wright reported at the Feb. 21 council meeting that 14 building per-
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Notice to Ratepayers THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE 2017 INTERIM TAXES FOR ALL PROPERTY CLASSES ARE DUE
March 28, 2017 Taxes may be paid at the following locations:
• Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac • at most Financial Institutions or • by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions. There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted.Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
Sweater Day - Norwell District Secondary School students and staff participated in Sweater Day on Feb. 17. Students were told to dress warmly as the school turned down the heat. Sweater Day was one of a number of ECO Gold Initiatives at Norwell. Officials say Sweater Day was a fun way to learn about the importance of saving energy and to inspire everyone to use less heat all winter. Submitted photo
Councillor questions shared service approach By Patrick Raftis
RURAL MAILBOXES During periods of winter snow removal mailboxes are sometimes knocked down through no fault of the plow operators. If your mailbox posts are in poor condition, improperly installed or in the wrong location, it is the owner’s responsibility if the mailbox is damaged. The Township will NOT replace damaged mailboxes unless there are clear indications they were hit by a plow during their snowplowing operations. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR RESIDENCES TO KEEP THEIR MAILBOXES CLEAR OF SNOW AND VISIBLE FROM THE ROAD.
MAPLETON – A township councillor is questioning the approach of sharing services between municipalities, in light of the recent decision by two Huron County communities to largely abandon the practice. As of Feb. 17 the Municipality of MorrisTurnberry and the Township of North Huron ceased to
operate a joint public services department, citing the fact anticipated cost savings did not materialize. However the two municipalities agreed to continue sharing building department services. Mapleton councillor Dennis Craven told council at its Feb. 7 meeting that he had been approached at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference last
81’s split weekend games with Petrolia Squires PALMERSTON – The Mapleton-Minto 81’s managed a split in the opening weekend of their WOAA Senior semi-final playoff series with the Petrolia Squires. The Squires won the first
game, played in Palmerston on Feb. 24, by a 5-2 count. John Lunney scored Mapleton-Minto’s two goals, with Brock Zinken and Kyle Spurr assisting on both. The 81’s fought back with a 3-2 win in Petrolia
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TREE DAY IN MAPLETON
The Township of Mapleton will again be offering a “Tree Day” where tree seedlings will be made available, free of charge, to residents of the Township of Mapleton. Property owners can pre-order up to a maximum of 50 tree seedlings (subject to availability) in bundles of 10. Pre-order tree seedlings by contacting the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office at 519.638.3313.
SPECIES AVAILABLE Cedar, White
Spruce, Norway
Pine, Red
Sumac, Staghorn
Larch, European Pine, White
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Pick-up your tree seedlings on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Municipal Maintenance Facility Sand Shed, 7273 Sideroad 16, Drayton From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
month by a councillor from a neighbouring municipality expressing interest in the shared service concept. Noting he was also approached on the topic by a councillor from a different municipality at the 2016 conference, Craven pointed out the Huron municipalities had elected to discontinue the practice. “It didn’t work out for them,” he noted.
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on Feb. 26. Kyle Ellis and Zack Graham scored unassisted goals for the 81’s, while Lunney netted the winner, assisted by Zinken and Kurt Aitchison. The two teams are to play again in Palmerston on March 3 at 8:30pm, with game four slated for March 5 in Petrolia at 7:30pm. Lunney and Zinken are tied for fourth in leaguewide playoff scoring, with 11 points each. Lunney is fourth in goalscoring with seven, two ahead of Zinken in fifth place. Mapleton-Minto netminder Jason Hamilton is tied for second in playoff wins with four.
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