Drayton Community News March 6, 2015

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Mapleton cultural planning process continues with public consultation

Charity hockey- Mapleton firefighters took on a squad of Wellington OPP officers in a charity game to raise funds for Camp Bucko, a facility for young burn victims, at the PMD arena on Feb. 28. Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll dropped the puck for the official face off between firefighter Jeremy Moore, left of the firefighters and OPP officer Guy Paul Morin. The game raised about $3,000 and ended in a score of “approximately” 7-4 in favor of the OPP, according to Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson. photo by Patrick Raftis

Lone male robs bank in drayton DRAYTON – Wellington County OPP and the county Crime Unit are investigating a robbery that occurred here on March 2 at approximately 4:50pm. The robbery occurred at the Royal Bank on Main Street East. A lone male entered the bank and presented a weapon. OPP Constable Cheri Rockefeller reported the robber assaulted an employee and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as: - male; - approximately 5-feet, 8 inches tall; - with a thin build; - wearing a black and dark green spring coat; - with a black toque and scarf; and

Bank robbery - Police are seeking a black SUV similar to the one pictured above right in connection to a robbery at the Royal Bank in downtown Drayton. - navy blue sport pants. The man was last seen running eastbound on Main Street East. Police are also seeking a “possible vehicle of interest” a newer model, dark coloured sport utility vehicle (SUV) similar to a Mazda CX5. The driver was described as female, tanned white skin with dark shoulder length hair in her 20’s.

The West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine and the Forensic Identification Unit assisted with the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.

OPP, fire officals advocate CO detectors WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County OPP and local firefighters are reminding residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide gas. A press release from the OPP noted that carbon monoxide is an odorless, colourless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, charcoal and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide. Mapleton Fire Rescue Chief Rick Richardson stated, “The Hawkins-Gignac Act passed by the provincial government makes carbon monoxide detectors the law for residences in Ontario.” Carbon monoxide alarms are now required near all sleep-

ing areas in residential homes and in the service rooms, and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. Under the new regulations, April 15 is the deadline for residential installation. Signs of a carbon monoxide leak include: headache, nausea, burning eyes, fainting, confusion and drowsiness and symptoms are often mistaken for common ailments like the flu Symptoms improve when away from the home for a period of time and are experienced by more than one member of a household. Continued exposure to higher levels may result in unconsciousness, brain damage and death. The elderly in a home, children, and people with heart or respiratory conditions might be

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particularly sensitive to carbon monoxide. To protect against CO poisoning: - never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator has shut off; - install battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in CO alarms with battery back-up; - never leave a car engine running within a garage, even if the garage door is open; and - during and after a snowstorm, ensure dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace vents are clear of snow build-up.

by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - As part of the cultural planning process for Mapleton Township, a community wide forum was held on Feb. 19 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. The evening began with a welcome from Mayor Neil Driscoll, who introduced councillors, Mapleton Township employees and county council representative Gregg Davidson. Greg Baeker, director of cultural development with Millier Dickinson Blais, the consulting firm hired by the township, ran through a power point presentation of the cultural plan for Mapleton Township. A municipal cultural plan includes five strategies; developing a shared vision and framework for action, anchoring a new mind set, integration of culture into planning and decision making, building of networks and capacity to realize opportunities and establishment of strategies to sustain community engagement. Over the past four years more than 50 municipalities have developed municipal cultural plans. Minto, Wellington North and Centre Wellington are three in Wellington County. Wellington County’s economic development strategic plan encourages county-wide cultural mapping and cultural master planning. Cultural mapping is a systematic approach to identifying, recording, classifying and analyzing a community’s cultural resources. Cultural mapping supports planning and economic development, increases awareness of cultural resources for residents and visitors and supports networking and collaboration among cultural groups. Cultural mapping has identified 178 unique cultural resources within the township. Baeker indicated it is important Mapleton Township invests time and energy into cultural planning, because cultural resources and amenities attract people and investment. Cultural resources and stories also define a community’s identity and sense of place. Those resources also generate employment in cultural industries and help connect culture, agriculture and culinary tourism. Millier Dickinson Blais has engaged the community in two other activities prior to the community forum. Twenty stakeholders comprised of individual business owners, community organizations,

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Culture collaborators - Among those on hand for a community forum on the development of a Mapleton Township cultural plan were, from left: James Craig, Mary Thompson, Ken Thompson, councillor Marlene Ottens and Louise Ellis. photo by Caroline Sealey municipal staff and councillors participated in telephone interviews. Over 100 people completed a cultural survey. “As consultants, we’ve worked on cultural plans in many smaller communities like Mapleton and we’ve never seen the level of interest and engagement in the planning process that we have in Mapleton,” Baeker said. “There have been more than 100 responses to the community survey which is remarkable in our experience for communities of Mapleton’s size,” He categorized the results from the surveys into good, bad and opportunities. Positive findings include a rural culture and identity which produces an appealing atmosphere and a slower pace. Mapleton Township contains diverse cultures mainly made up of Mennonite and Dutch heritage. The natural beauty of trails, rolling hills and Conestoga Lake ranked high in the survey results. Anchor to the cultural attractions was Drayton Festival Theatre. Community organizations from churches to social clubs are involved in the community. The township’s rich history, strong community spirit and farm-based events rounded out the good results. . On the negative side, a lack of awareness of current cultural resources including programs, club events and local activities results in community members leaving Mapleton to get comparable resources. The consultants indicated a conflict exists “between Mapleton being a cultural vibrant spot versus a farming spot.” The consultants also indicated the “downtown is very quiet - not a retail town.” Volunteers in the community are aging and are not being replaced by the next genera-

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tion, the report indicated. Also, young people have no place to gather and experience culture together. Partnerships between businesses are hard to come by. Expressed by many survey participants was a concern that the township is a bedroom community with not much to offer. Sporting activities are popular but do not cross promote with cultural events. Opportunities arising from the survey’s findings include the need to profile the township’s assets and market them better to the community and visitors. It is important to “support the Drayton Festival Theatre by offering wider complementary cultural resources and experiences.” An emphasis was placed on local food, which involves work with local farmers to build bridges connecting agriculture with culturally-based activities. Making use of the youth centre to build youthbased actions for culture and community based development was stressed. A festival and events strategy is needed to support existing events and encourage development of new events. An investment in culture is an investment in the quality of life, the report stated. Four key themes were presented. The first is building bridges between the artistic and agricultural community. The advantages of having a strong agricultural and artistic base are not understood in the township, the survey indicated. There is a strong desire to promote community spirit and unity through festivals and events that connect agriculture and the arts together, the consultants noted. Examples of that are the Tulip Festival, Drayton Farm Show and the Farmers Market. Coordination of a cultural Continued on page 3

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Tanis Cowan knew a great music opportunity when she saw it five years ago, after being introduced to a unique program called Music for Young Children (MYC). Having taught private piano lessons for 15 years, Ms. Tanis, as her students call her, was looking to expand her teaching horizons and her music studio, and found it through MYC. Ms. Tanis recognized the program’s potential since it had never been offered in Drayton, it was fun for students, parents and teacher, and it offered a piano-keyboard program for children as young as 3½ in a group setting. “I9 :loved H > < Cthe 7idea J > A of 9 group lessons, since it’s always more fun to explore and learn in a group, regardless of the topic,” explained Ms. Tanis. She also liked that it was a program that was tested, tried and true, being taught by more than 800 teachers to over 24,000 students on three different continents and touting Canadian origins, being founded in 1980. MYC’s mission statement is to “provide the best quality music education to young children by blending the pleasure and the joy of music making with sound instruction.”

MYC’s interactive system motivates and engages parents and children, nurturing family bonds and delivering valuable co-learning experiences while developing a firm, fundamental understanding of music. A unique aspect of MYC is the parent learns along with the child because they are so involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis credits the success of the program to the parents of her students. “I am the teacher once a week; they are the at-home ‘coach’ several days a week,” H;DEL7J?EDI RENOVATIONS she said. +initial ADDITIONS An! 7::?J?EDI goal for each of Ms. Tanis’ students is to devel+'/$,).$+(*( 519.638.5242 op the happy habit of practic+'/$-'&$)&/519.710.3097 ing. She encourages her students to practice by giving a special “super duper” sticker each week. “Practicing does not need to be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day to start,” she said. Ms. Tanis’ creativity shines through by offering several extra practice incentives throughout the year to ensure students attain their musical goals. Once students have collected enough stickers on their “happy practice thermometers,” they have a party. This year, to celebrate the 2010 Olympics, students earned

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skills and confidence at an listening, reading, fine and gross motor, social skills and early age” said Ms. Tanis. She offers four of MYC’s has been proven to enhance music programs: Sunrise, children’s social development Sunshine, Sunbeam and and learning skills, improve Moonbeam. Children who memory and problem solving, complete the most advanced and bolster confidence and level of MYC are well pre- self-esteem. Ms. Tanis also offers a pared for early intermediate Playoff action - The Mapleton-Minto 81’s went up two games to none piano over the Elora Rocks their best-of-seven WOAA Senior AA North program, which is studies, or theinstudy of Music Pups Division final series. On Friday night, the 81’s earned a 6-3 victory over the Rocks followed by a Sunday especially night 8-3 win in front of packed unique since it is a another instrument. stands on the Rocks’ home ice. The series continues March 6 at the PMD Sunrise arena in Drayton at 8:30pm. music program photos for by Mike Robinson babies. This is a pre-keyboard music and movement program is a playful and creative music that teaches music concepts and movement class for parents through singing, rhythm and with children ages newborn to games. This program is for age 4. 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Drayton river dredging project in 2015 GRCA budget, subject to provincial approval CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is holding the line on spending in 2015 with a budget that’s slightly less than last year’s. Included in the budget are projects in Mapleton, and Centre Wellington. The GRCA will spend about $29.5 million this year on programs that protect water quality, reduce flood damages, protect natural areas, support responsible development and provide outdoor recreation and environmental education. The budget is down about $256,000 from last year. The budget was approved by the GRCA board on Feb. 27. The board is made up of 26 members appointed by the municipalities in the Grand River watershed. Municipalities will contribute about $10.5 million to the GRCA this year, about 36 per cent of the total budget. That works out to about $10.39 per resident. The municipal levy is up about 2.5 per cent this year. Government grants, primarily from the province, are worth about $3.9 million, representing about 13 per cent of the budget. Finally, the GRCA gener-

ates about $13.8 million (about 47 per cent per cent) of its own revenue though an assortment of fees and revenue sources including camping fees, park admissions, hydro sales, property rentals, tree sales and donations raised by the Grand River Conservation Foundation. Chair Jane Mitchell noted that even though the GRCA has contained its spending, senior staff are continuing to look for efficiencies and additional revenues. She noted that a number of retirements in the coming year will provide an opportunity to review operations. Some additional parks may open for winter activities, boosting revenues. Budget highlights include: - Emerald ash borer: About $400,000 will be spent this year responding to damage inflicted by the invasive insect. Most of the money will go to remove hazardous trees in the areas where the infestation is the highest. Some money will also be spent on a continuing program to inoculate about 200 trees against the bug; - Floodplain mapping – The GRCA has received a grant of about $170,000 from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to

investigate new approaches to developing floodplain maps to take advantage of improved aerial and digital technology. Most existing floodplain maps across Ontario were developed decades ago and few have been digitized. The maps will give flood managers, municipalities and others better information about the potential extent of flooding and its impact on property. It will also assist with flood preparedness; - Rural Water Quality Program - About $800,000 will be available to farmers to help them undertake projects to protect water quality on their land including tree planting, erection of fences along water courses, construction of manure storage tanks and other projects. The money comes from watershed municipalities while the GRCA manages the program; - Large cover placement program – About $55,000 will be spent to change the contour of the riverbed in an area downstream of Elora. That will improve fish habitat and have the added benefit of reducing frazil ice production in this area during the winter. Frazil ice is a slushy type of ice that can build up in a location and

to remove vegetation from earthen dikes in the city. Trees and bushes on a dike can weaken it and potentially lead to a failure. - Drayton channel clearout: An estimated $200,000 will be spent to remove silt from the Conestogo River in the village of Drayton in Mapleton Township to increase the capacity of the river and lower the risk of flooding. The project is still subject to provincial approval, GRCA officials state; - Laurel Creek Dam safety study: About $100,000 will be spent on a safety study of

result in ice jams and flooding; - Wastewater Optimization Project – This is a three-year project financed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change to help municipalities improve the operation of their wastewater (sewage) treatment plants. The result is cleaner effluent coming out of the plants which has a positive impact on the health of the river system and Lake Erie. Based on the outcome of the work in the Grand River watershed, the program may be expanded across the province. The total cost of the project is $363,000, of which $125,000 is allocated for 2015; - Conestogo Lake tree planting: About 20,000 trees will be planted on 27 acres of land near Conestogo Lake reservoir in the second year of a two-year project to rehabilitate former farmland that was subject to heavy erosion that impaired water quality. This part of the project will cost about $20,000; - Brantford dike work: About $200,000 will be spent on two dike projects. Some portions of the concrete dike wall along River Road will be rebuilt at a cost of $150,000. Another $50,000 will be spent

Laurel Creek Dam in Waterloo, which was built in 1968. The GRCA routinely carries out such studies to identify any areas where the dam has to be improved or modified to meet current safety standards; - Caledonia Dam upgrades: About $115,000 will be spent install new stop logs and safety railings; and - Shand Dam upgrades: New heaters will be installed on the gates of the dam near Fergus to ensure that ice can be cleared to allow operation during the winter. The cost is estimated at $200,000.

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Discussion group - Discussing questions asked by consultant Greg Baeker at a community forum on Mapleton’s developing cultural plan are, from left: Bev Marcelline, Dave Taylor, Liz Samis and Dahl Atin. photo by Caroline Sealey

Cultural plan FROM PAGE ONE community working together is the second key theme. The need for a cultural committee or leadership group to support the partnerships is a necessity. Continued communication between cultural organizations, businesses and citizens is vital for the process to be successful, the consultants state.

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Facts of life in dispute?

Ontario’s new health and physical education curriculum (And yes, that’s what it’s actually called, not “Sex Ed.”), is the subject of much discussion. Many seem to oppose it out of concern it will somehow usurp a parent’s right to convey information on topics of an intimate nature to their children. I am pretty sure nothing about the new approach stops parents from having whatever version of “the talk” they wish to engage in with their offspring, and good luck with that by the way. The fact is, some form of sexual education has been part of the curriculum since at least the 1950s. I know this for sure, because that’s when a film on the topic which was still being shown to high school classes in these parts in the late 1970s had clearly been made. I am unsure what impact the watching teens, who took their fashion cues from Wally Cleaver, literally sweat out scenarios’ like asking a girl out on a date, had on your class, but it went over more like comedy than drama where I went to school. Quite frankly it is imperative to update the curriculum on a regular basis and the last one, in 1998, was before many of the deadly serious internet-related relationship issues teens face today were everyday reality. It’s not easy developing a program that will both engage and educate teens on issues they are extremely reluctant to discuss with adults in the first place. However, if I had to bet, I’d put my money on professional educators coming up with a better plan than somebody’s dad. The idea of lessons that help kids deal with changing attitudes, social media, online safety and treating others with respect regardless of their personal characteristics shouldn’t be perceived as threatening. Perhaps such lessons could even prevent a teenage pregnancy, help a child make a decision not to bully another, maybe even stop kids from killing themselves because they feel “different.” Unfortunately, in the digital age, misinformation is disseminated even more broadly than genuine journalism. We owe it to our kids to educate ourselves on today’s realities before passing judgement based on outdated information and attitudes. Patrick Raftis

Crime Stoppers Crime of opportunity Police are reminding residents that thefts from vehicles are a crime of opportunity, in light of a recent break-in in Mapleton. Wellington County OPP received a report of a vehicle being entered overnight on Wellington Road 45 in Mapleton Township, sometime between Feb. 24 at 11pm and Feb. 25 at 8:45am. A locked Chevrolet pickup truck was parked in a driveway of a rural residence and had the window smashed. A wallet along with a passport was stolen. “The key to protecting your vehicle is in your hands,” police state. Police suggest: - always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors; - never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running; - if you have a garage, use

it and lock the door as well as your vehicle; - never leave your car keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area; - always park your vehicle in a well-lit area; and - never leave valuable objects or packages in full view. Put them in the trunk or bring them with you. Police ask anyone who sees suspicious persons or activity near their vehicle or on their property, who have information regarding the theft on Wellington Road 45 to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. Eligible callers could receive a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113, Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248 www.mapleton.ca

PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for:

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m

Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land - The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Part Lot 8, Concession 5 (Peel) with a civic address of 7705 Fourth Line. The property is approximately 60.7 ha (150 acres) in size. The Purpose and Effect of the Application - The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to amend the site specific zoning (A-31.97) on the subject lands. The zoning permits a poultry processing facility with a maximum floor area of 8112 sq.ft. The applicants are proposing to construct a 720 sq.ft. freezer addition which will exceed the maximum floor area requirement. This amendment is required in order to facilitate this proposal. Oral or Written Submissions - Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals - If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before Mapleton the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision - If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information - Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2015-03 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-80, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for:

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land - The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Part Lot 118, Plan Drayton with a civic address of 16 Spring Street, Drayton. The property is approximately 850 m2 (0.21 acres) in size. The Purpose and Effect of the Application - The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject lands from Institutional (IN) to Residential Zone. The property is currently used as a dance studio and the applicants are proposing to convert the building to residential. The property is currently designated Residential in the County Official Plan. Oral or Written Submissions - Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals - If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before Mapleton the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision - If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information - Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office.

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Tuesday, March 24, 2015

7:00pm 1:00pm

Regular Meeting of Council Regular Meeting of Council

TURN TO PAGE SIX FOR MORE COMMUNITY INFORMATION

The Community News, Friday, March 6, 2015 PAGE FIVE

MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society

Mapleton mills As one reads the histories written about our township the record of the many mills operating at various times highlights their importance. Some of the first businesses mentioned were grist mills. What a bonus for the pioneer farmer to be able to take his grain to a mill only a few miles from his farm to be ground into feed for his livestock or into flour for family consumption. Prior to entrepreneurs setting up mills, the nearest such facilities were in Elora and those in Waterloo County, reached by blazed paths through woods

and roads that were merely cleared trails along the surveyed road allowances. The Conestoga River and its tributaries wander through the township and as one would expect, its waters were used to power mills. At Hustonville a dam was built to power grist and saw mills. A village was planned around the lake created. The 1871 arrival of the railway, which bypassed that small village, spelled the doom of that enterprise. At Stirton, water power was used to run a grist and flour mill and a flax mill on the Maryborough side of the vil-

lage. Several stores were built nearby. There may have been a steam powered saw mill on the Peel side of the village. We have read rather vague references to one. At Hollen, the grist, saw and single mills were run by water power, and the Glen Allen grist and saw mills were also water powered. A woolen and carding mill also operated in Glen Allen for a time. Records do not indicate if that mill was water or steam powered. Steam power was used to operate many other mills in the township. Of the 17 grist mills noted in the histories

all used steam power except the four water-powered ones. They were situated across the township, from Alma to Riverbank, Rothsay, Lebanon and Wallenstein. Record has been found of 13 steam-powered saw mills in the township. Those at Drayton, Glen Allan, Hollen and Wallenstein appear to have operated the longest. Family histories often mention small saw mills set up on farms for short periods of time. Perhaps they were not considered commercial enterprises so were not noted in formal records. Shingle mills operated in

Alma, Parker, Rothsay and Hollen. They may have been a part of the saw mills at those centres. Woolen and carding mills were run at various times in Glen Allan, Rothsay and Wallenstein. Those may not have been profitable enterprises as many general stores traded wool for other goods. The wool was then shipped to a larger centre for processing. Flax mills operated in Alma, Drayton, Moorefield and Stirton. They were particularly busy during World War 1. After the war the demand for linen waned and the mills

closed. Flour mills were established in Drayton, Moorefield, Stirton and Wallenstein. Those lasted only a short time, as the ease of shipping grains, via the railway, to mills in larger centres, and the flour back to the stores, reduced their patronage and profitability All those mills supplied the needs of the times and provided employment to many. Today there are only three grist mills in the township preparing feed for livestock and fowl, which they deliver in bulk on a just in time basis. Submitted by Jean Campbell

Healthy eating at the workplace an important part of daily routine by Maggie Armstrong Dietician With rushed mornings, shift work, the afternoon slump, and food filled meetings, it is no wonder that 45 per cent of Canadians say eating healthy at work is challenging. Approximately one in three Canadians have been diagnosed with a chronic disease, up to 75% of which can be managed or prevented through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Considering the majority of Canadians spend half of their waking hours at work, facilitating a healthy work place environment and developing healthy eating habits while at work can have a major effect on overall health. March is Nutrition Month, and the theme this year - Eating

9 to 5 - aims to address some of the common challenges Canadians face when trying to eat healthy in the work place. Let’s take a look. Rushed mornings Rushed mornings can leave little to no time for breakfast. In fact, 40% of Canadians report skipping breakfast. We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but did you know that skipping breakfast can affect concentration, and lead to decreased productivity at work? In addition, eating breakfast on a regular basis has been linked with healthy body weight, improved appetite control and better intake of key nutrients. To help make breakfast part of a routine, try preparing breakfast the night before.

Recipes like overnight oats and breakfast wraps lend themselves very well to that. For super rushed mornings, have choices that are easy to grab on the way out the door, like homemade whole grain muffins, hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit, and yogurt. Shift work Shift work can upset the body’s “internal clock” and wreak havoc on eating habits and patterns. Many shift workers experience nutrition related health issues such heart burn, constipation and irregular appetite. To address that, no matter what time starting, eat the main meal before going to work and have a small meal and healthy snacks during the shift. Pack personal nutritious snacks and drinks and

Area theatre group searching for talent

GWTG casting for female lead version of classic drama Whose Life is it Anyway? HARRISTON - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is casting for Whose Life is it Anyway? The guild will be casting the female lead version of Brian Clark’s poignant stage drama about a successful sculptor paralyzed in a car accident and her struggle to take control of her life. Clark also penned the wellknown male lead version of the play, which was made into

Constantines return to Hillside Festival on July 24-26 weekend GUELPH – In what is their only scheduled show of 2015 thus far, Constantines will be playing the Hillside Festival on a yet-to-be-determined day during the weekend of July 24 to 26. The influential Guelph-bred punk band reunited last year and played a handful of shows across Canada and the United States, including a secret show in Guelph that marked their first public performance in four years. A select number of summer festival weekend and day passes go on sale Feb. 7 at 9am, exclusively via Ticketbreak. For more information, keep an eye on the website, Facebook page, and twitter feed. #hillside2015

a popular 1981 film starring Richard Dreyfus. Director Patrick Smith feels the story is particularly relevant today, due to real-life drama being played out in courtrooms and legislatures over assistedsuicide legislation. The play requires a cast of 15 with male and female parts for adults of various ages. An optional reading will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30pm for anyone wishing to

familiarize themselves with the script. Auditions will be held on March 12 at 7:30pm. Both reading and auditions will be held at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre, 68 Elora St. S., Harriston. Everyone is welcome to audition regardless of experience level. For more information contact Smith at 519-338-5391, email gwtg@wightman.ca or gwtheatreguild@gmail.com

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avoid unhealthy snacks from the vending machine. Stay well hydrated and focus on consuming water rather than sugary and caffeinated beverages. That will help to maintain energy levels throughout the work shift. Mid-day slump Many people experience a dip in energy midway through the afternoon and need a snack to help bridge the hunger gap before the next meal. It’s important to remember there’s a big difference between a snack and a treat. Planning for a healthy snack can prevent people from reaching for the candy dish, or other treats common around the office. Keep small portions of nutrient-rich foods on hand, such as a piece of fruit or a

handful of nuts. Keep the candy dish out of arm’s reach and out of sight so one is less likely to grab it. Better yet, swap out the candy dish for a fruit bowl and take turns replenishing with your co-workers. Food filled meetings Snacks and meals provided during meetings can actually influence focus and productivity? When planning a meeting menu, skip the sweets, pastries and the inevitable sugar crash. Instead, offer whole grain mini muffins, fruit, yogurt, or a veggie tray. Keep lunches light with salads and wraps filled with veggies and protein such as chicken, cheese, eggs or legumes (beans, peas or lentils). Keep pitchers of water

Correction

A byline was inadvertently omitted from an article in the Feb. 20 issue of the Community News. The article, Diabetes a serious illness but help is available, which appeared on page 5, was written by Marg Stevenson. The Community News regrets the omission.

accessible to quench thirst, boost hydration and keep attendees alert. Scheduling an activity break can also help keep everyone energized. Try implementing those tips to get more out of the next meeting. For healthy snack ideas, check out the cookspiration.ca website. For more information about any of the free services offered by the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team, visit its website at www.mmfht.ca or call the Drayton office at 519-638-2110 or the Clifford office at 519327-4777. Like them on facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow it on twitter (@MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area.

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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, March 6, 2015

By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)

Don’t blame violence on God This week, the news has included more stories of ISIS kidnapping Christians in northern Iraq, and of young people from the West, including young women and men, heading off to join ISIS in their fight to establish and expand their Islamic caliphate. This so soon after the graphic videos of 21 Egyptian Christian men being taken onto a Libyan beach and brutally beheaded, simultaneously, by their fellow human beings - radical Libyan Islamists. It would be fair to say that in the past several years our eyes and ears have

beheld things we wish they hadn’t. As we hear these stories, we are rightly horrified and don’t understand how any human being can behave so barbarically, yet actually believe that what they are doing is in obedience to and pleasing to their God/Allah, who created this beautiful world and all the beautiful people in it. In my last Reflections column, I encouraged us to not let the barbarity of others cause us to respond in barbaric and less than Christ-like ways. We need to keep remembering that these people are also loved by God – John 3:16 - who desires that they be freed from evil and sins and come home to Him to be given eternal life. My purpose today is to

Christian Reformed Church Sharing God’s Grace and Hope 88 Main Street East, Drayton www.draytoncrc.org

Sunday, March 8 10:00am: Pastor Gerald Hogeterp leads worship We hope to join our Cadet Boys Club and observe Cadet Sunday including this year’s theme “Branded with Christ” taken from Deuteronomy 6:5. PM service at 7:30

remind us that we have a pretty barbarous spiritual heritage as well. Our Bible’s Old Testament has many descriptions of God and of humans acting on the instructions of God, that in our day and age are considered horrific. Care for some examples? There is the story of God once telling a father to kill his only son on an altar as a burnt offering to Him. The scene progresses to the point where the poor boy had the horrifying and traumatic experience of being tied up and placed on the altar with his father raising the knife over him to kill him. In several places this God is understood to demand that his soldiers massacre whole cities, including men, women, old and young, children and babies. In another place God similarly struck dead a man who reached out to stop the Ark of the Covenant from falling off a teetering wagon. There are also various other examples of God commanding extreme violence. King David, whom the Old Testament tells us, was a man after God’s heart and a brutal murderer, on his death bed asked his son, who would become the next king,

to promise to murder several of the father’s enemies after his death. God himself is not infrequently described as a jealous God, who does not hesitate to brutally punish His people when they wander astray. Even though I have loved the Bible all my life, I didn’t really pay attention to such things for years and years. I simply took for granted that this is what happened and this is what God was like. It was in my rebellious young adult years that I began to ask questions, for which I could not find ready answers. As I ventured out into the world, I also became aware of how horrible some of these Old Testament descriptions of God appeared to people who didn’t grow up in the church. A few years ago, one of our Mennonite church educators pointed out that one of the greatest barriers to young people feeling drawn to the God of the Bible and the truths of the Christian faith, is these stories that depict a violent, jealous and brutal deity. I think we Christians have a significant credibility problem – in too many places our

Bible describes our God to be not that dissimilar from the Allah espoused by the radical Islamists. Just last week, I read a calm and rational attempt by a Christian scholar to justify the massacres committed by Joshua and his armies. The basis of it being needed to further God’s plan of salvation and because the people were so terribly evil. That does not cut if for me; in fact I find it incomprehensible. As Christians we believe that the Bible is the record of God, revealing Himself to humankind. But we also believe that God’s fullest and clearest self-revelation was through Jesus. Jesus shows us what God is really, truly like. In my observation, the God Jesus shows us is not a God who would ever be a violent, jealously driven, brutal, distant God. Jesus makes the case that God is like the shepherd who goes out to find the lost sheep and bring it home. He is also like the rejected father who welcomes home the run-away dissolute son by running down the road to embrace him. And the God who loves the whole

world and desires for each of His children to come home to eternal life and is willing to allow His son to be murdered by evil to accomplish this. In my estimation the Old Testament is an account, sometimes embarrassing in its honesty, of how people, with all of their human limitations, understood God and what they thought God was saying to them. They were not that different from us in sometimes hearing more or less than what God was really trying to say. There is a definite progression or evolution of understanding, such that the later Old Testament prophets especially, were quite close to Jesus’s revelation of who God was. Jesus in fact chose Isaiah’s description of the suffering servant as the model for his self-understanding of the kind of Messiah he would be (rather than other images of a warrior messiah). Can we not in humility say that because we know Jesus and who he showed us God to be, that we do not believe that God ever desired for human beings to engage in the brutalities and atrocities depicted in the Old Testament.? Nor those committed in our own day?

Royal Bank pitches in for Drayton skate park project Skate park donation- Drayton Royal Bank of Canada employees recently presented a $2,000 cheque to members of the Drayton Skatepark Committee. From left: committee member Dahl Atin, RBC manager of client care Karl Pilatzke, customer service representatives Shannon Horton and Linda Cherry, senior account manager Kathy Mallet and committee member Jo-Anne Brown. Committee members note a location for the facility has been chosen and they are looking forward to completion of the project in 2015.

Meet the Dietician

A dietician from the Mapleton Health Clinic will be at Drayton Food Market on Monday March 16 at 5pm to talk with customers. The dietician will be available to answer questions about diabetes, heart health and other dietary needs. Contact Deb at 519-638-2041 for more information.

photo by Caroline Sealey

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TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON Community Information Page

7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113, Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248 www.mapleton.ca 519.638.2041 www.draytonfoodmarket.ca

The Drayton and Community Food Bank is now accepting donations for

Easter

Donations can be dropped off at the Drayton Food Market, Drayton Reformed Church or by calling the food bank to make other arrangements.

If you or someone you know are in need of an Easter Food Hamper please call the food bank at 519-504-2346.

PICK UP DATE: SAT., MARCH 28

Please call before Saturday, March 21st to sign up for an Easter Food Hamper

Mapleton’s Green Legacy Continues in 2015 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 trees (subject to availability) in bundles of 10.

Pre-order trees by contacting the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office at 519.638.3313

Species Available: • Black Walnut • Sugar Maple • Bur Oak • Red Oak • Eastern White Cedar

• Tamarack • Eastern White Pine • Norway Spruce • White Spruce

Pick-up your trees on Saturday, April 25, 2015 Township of Mapleton, 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton From 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Donations to the food bank would be appreciated.

The Community News, Friday, March 6, 2015 PAGE SEVEN

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MAPLETON BUSINESS PROFILE Barbara’s Dog Grooming dedicated to pleasing pets and owners Listening to Barbara Shirk talk about her business and her life with dogs, one gets a clear picture that she is among the fortunate few 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. For many years with pets, and then through breeding and showing Great Danes. Shirk’s grooming career began 13 years ago. She trained for three years at a shop in Guelph and then fine tuned her skills by attending specialty courses, including canine first aid. After completion of her courses and employment in a numerous shops, Shirk and her father, a retired

civil engineer from the Niagara area, planned to build a shop. A wellequipped dog grooming shop, perfectly suited for her business was built at its current location. The bright, fresh grooming space is equipped with radiant heat in winter, air conditioning in summer and a massage-style system for the bath. Extra services that Barbara’s Dog Grooming provides are prearranged early drop-offs, late pickups and allday stays if necessary. Shirk does small but much needed in-between tidies for her regular customers, free of charge. Regular clients also receive a free PlaqClnz teeth cleaning treatment. A $25 value, PlaqClnz is an excellent product and an effective way of keeping pet’s teeth clean. The hours at Barbara’s Dog Grooming are flexible, with prices starting at $45. Shirk stands behind her motto, “quality work at country prices.� Shirk’s dedication to her career working with canines extends beyond her shop. She currently is a director with the Kitchener-Waterloo Kennel Club and the Great Dane Club of Canada. Shirk also instructs continuing education courses in dog grooming. “All dogs are precious and they deserve to be cherished. During a bath and a grooming at my shop, the dog is guaranteed to be treated with kindness

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