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Levy increase lower in latest budget draft by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The 2014 budget outlook continues to improve for Mapleton taxpayers. The latest draft of the township’s budget, the third so far, presented in a treasurer’s report at the March 4 council meeting, requires a tax levy of $4,333,814, an increase of $333,725 over the 2013 levy. Finance director Yufang Du
said those numbers would result in a budget levy increase of 8.83 per cent and tax rate increase of 1.79%. The budget’s second draft, presented at the Feb. 11 meeting, had projected a levy increase of $393,254 or 9.83%. Council originally targeted a late March passage of the budget, but now it seems the budget will be approved at the April 8 meeting.
Skate park group working on process for public input
Joining forces – Members of the Mapleton fire department faced off against a squad from the Wellington County OPP on March 8 at the PMD Arena in Drayton, raising $1,500 for Camp Bucko, a camp that assists burn victims. Kaelan Mick of Moorefield, a burn victim and Camp Bucko volunteer, dropped the puck along with Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson between Mapleton firefighter John Hahn, left, and OPP officer Guy Paul Morin. On the same evening, the Black Sheep Café and Pub in Drayton donated 10 per cent of its sales to the cause. It is the second year the fire department has hosted a hockey fundraiser for the camp, with last year’s event raising about $1,800. photo by Kris Svela
by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - Plans for a skate park here continue to move forward. Mapleton CAO Patty Sinnamon reported at the March 4 council meeting that Drayton Skatepark Committee members and municipal staff will be meeting within the next couple of weeks to put together a plan for a public input process. Sinnamon also said the group is hoping to submit an application for funding to the
Ontario Trillium Foundation in time for the foundation’s July deadline. Last fall, Mapleton council directed staff to gather public input on a short-list of three possible locations for a skate park here. Short-listed locations include: - adjacent to the batting cage in Drayton Kinsmen Park; - the PMD Arena parking lot; and - the lower level of the Drayton municipal parking lot.
Mapleton ‘thinking outside the box’ to increase sewage capacity
by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - Councillor Jim Curry reported to council on efforts to increase the rating of the Mapleton sewage treatment plant in order to lift a provincially-mandated development freeze in the village at the March 4 meeting. For several years, the township has been attempting to obtain Ministry of Environment
approval to have flow rates for discharges into the Conestogo River on the plant’s certificate of approval increased from 750 cubic metres per day to 950 cubic metres per day. However Curry, who chairs an ad hoc committee working on wastewater issues, said the other options are also being looked at. “We’ve embarked on an
aspect of looking at irrigation as part of our certificate of approval,” said Curry “We’re finding it’s quite common especially in the U.S. where wastewater, properly-treated, is used on crops.” Curry said “because irrigation is relatively new in Ontario” Mapleton officials have been advised by the ministry to meet with MOE techni-
cal advisors as a next step. Curry pointed out the proprietors of the Glenaviland Development, which is seeking approval to create a ninehole golf course along with a residential subdivision on 122 acres, are interested in using treated wastewater from the plant to irrigate the fairways and rough areas on the proposed golf course.
“There’s a tremendous amount of work that’s gong on,” said Curry. “It’s kind of thinking outside of the box ... We’re moving in that direction and feel quite confident that we’re going to win.” Council attempted to arrange a meeting on the topic with provincial environment minister Jim Bradley at the
recent Ontario Good Roads Association conference, but was unsuccessful in getting a formal hearing. However, said Mayor Bruce Whale, “We did manage to speak to Mr. Bradley and he was quite positive.” Whale said Bradley urged local officials to proceed with meeting with MOE technical advisors.
Township gathers information for possible switch to LED streetlights
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - A switch to LED street lighting is under consideration by township officials. Mapleton council heard a proposal on March 4 for streetlight replacement in the municipality from Jeff Barton of Local Authority Services (LAS) and Michelle Hjort, associate director of business development for RealTerm Energy. CAO Patty Sinnamon explained council will also consider a proposal from a competing supplier at a future meeting. LAS is an auxiliary group to AMO that works with municipalities on energy supply partnerships such as bulk purchasing power, natural gas or diesel
fuel and selling it back at costs to help moderate commodity increases and save money. Barton explained LAS began offering a street lighting program in March of 2013 after investigating the technology for more than five years. “A lot of municipalities were asking about LED technology and LAS investigated the marketplace beginning in 2008,” said Barton, adding LED technology has only recently become viable for street lighting. “Even two or three years ago, the technology wasn’t there. That all changed about a year and a half ago,” he stated. Barton said LAS has identified a supplier, U.S.-based Cree LED, and formed a partnership with RealTerm Energy
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to deliver the program. Hjort said LED lighting systems use about 50 per cent less energy than current technology, resulting in significant savings. “It certainly does make for a good business case,” given anticipated increases in energy costs, she noted. In terms of savings, Hjort said Mapleton could expect to see around a 67% reduction in the energy costs for street lighting, which represents about 20% of the municipality’s total power costs. Barton said a study done by RealTerm projects Mapleton’s current annual spending of $71,000 on street light electricity and maintenance will go down to about $21,000. Also, he notes, “in every
instance this study has proven to be a worst-case scenario.” Hjort said RealTerm will work with the township to ensure their power bill is properly adjusted by the supplier. “And this is important because it’s been a hassle for a lot of municipalities,” she said. Hjort explained the municipality could finance the cost of the switch itself or RealTerm would do it for them. She said the company offers an escrow-financing program, which allows municipalities to use their energy costs savings to pay for the replacement project. She said the escrow option is, “very attractive to municipalities that either don’t have the money or are approaching their debt ceiling or have other
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big projects on the way.” The option requires no money up front and “we take on risk and maintenance for the first 10 years,” she explained, adding the new lights would also be under warranty for the first 10 years. “What happens after 10 years?” asked councillor Andy
Knetsch. “Your payback on LEDs is 4.6 years and because they’re going to last for 20, you get a lot of gravy after,” said Hjort. Barton said the lights are rated for 22.6 six years and “they don’t just die, they slowly fade over time.” Continued on page 3
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Norwell girls take volleyball silver
PALMERSTON - The Norwell District Secondary School Senior Girls’ volleyball team concluded its season earlier than hoped with a silver medal performance at CWOSSA on Feb. 20. After going undefeated in league play and winning the District 4 championship in three games straight over Orangeville’s Westside, Norwell advanced to the regional championship tournament in Guelph. Going into the tournament, Norwell was the defending five-time champion, hoping to capture the gold medal and advance to OFSAA in Thunder Bay. Officials say the team knew it would not be easy, with the AA school classification increasing in size from 15 to 18 schools this year. Norwell began round robin play with a slow start in set
one against Southwood from Cambridge. After falling behind 10-3 the team rallied back, but ended up losing the set by two points. The girls rebounded to take set two, but Southwood played a strong third set, winning 15-13. With their backs against the wall in a must-win game, Norwell faced Sacred Heart out of Walkerton, who had earlier defeated Southwood. Norwell made quick work out of the Bruce County champion with scores of 25-10, 25-16. Norwell then advanced to the semi-finals against Guelph’s Our Lady of Lourdes. Lourdes battled hard, however Norwell escaped to the finals with a close two-set victory. In the final, Norwell was unable hold back the Brant County Champions from Paris High School. The Norwell team worked hard in each set,
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Floradale blanks Drayton FLORADALE 4 DRAYTON 0 Floradale earned the first goal of the game late in the first period. A faceoff to the left of the Drayton net had Tim Freeman and Andrew Martin set up Gary Martin along the boards. Martin rifled a slap shot that sent the puck past the net minder. Floradale added their second goal in the second period. Good forechecking by Gary Martin saw him steal the puck in front of the net and slip a pass to Javon Martin. A quick shot on the blocker side sent the puck into the high corner. Floradale added their Continued on page 4
81’s to face Rocks in north final WELLINGTON CTY. Two Wellington County teams will face off in the WOAA Senior ‘AA’ North Division final. A 7-3 victory over the Durham Thundercats on March 8 in Mount Forest gave the Mapleton-Minto 81s a 4-1 win in the divisional semi-final. The 81’s will now face the
Elora Rocks who eliminated the Saugeen Shoes Winterhawks with a 6-3 win in Elora on March 7. The Rocks also took their semi-final series by a 4-1 count. Not dates for the North Division final have been set as of press deadline.
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Playoff haircuts - Members of the Drayton Pee Wee Rep team got a new look for their upcoming OMHA final series with Woodville. From left: front, Zach Gonzonalez and Keegan McIntosh; back, Tyler Franklin, Kathy Jack and Kelly Elliott. submitted photo
Three Drayton hockey teams to play for All-Ontario titles DRAYTON - Three local teams have made it to the All-Ontario finals in minor hockey playoff action. After beating Dundalk three games to none, the Drayton Defenders Atom Rep team will take on Woodville in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) final series set to begin in Woodville on March 22 at 5:30pm. Game two of the series is set for March 23 at 1pm in Drayton. The local Pee Wee Rep squad will also face Woodville in the OMHA finals. That series begins in Woodville on March 22 at 6pm, with the second game set for March 23 in Drayton at 2:30pm. The Drayton Juveniles won their semi-final series against Honeywood, winning three games, losing one and tying one in the sixpoint series. Drayton will now face Ridgetown in the OMHA finals. The series starts in Ridgetown on March 15 at 8pm with game two in Drayton on March 16 at 5pm.
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thursDAY, March 20 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:00pm Soccer Registration, 7:00pm-8:00pm saturDAY, March 22 Figure Skating Carnival, 2:00pm-4:00pm Figure Skating Carnival, 6:00pm-8:00pm sunDAY, March 23 OMHA Finals: Atom vs. Woodville, 1:00pm OMHA Finals: Pee Wee vs. Woodville, 2:30pm OMHA Finals: Junveniles vs. Ridgetown, 5:00pm Public Skating, 7:00pm-8:20pm
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Crafty kids - March Break offered a variety of activities for local youngsters, including the Studio Factor “March Break Monday” art class at which children experimented with clay sculpting, ceramics and sun prints. Showing off their sun print pillow shams are: Kane and Liam Hall and Lauren and Emiline Zemmelink. photo by Wilma Mol
Fun at the library - The Drayton branch of the Wellington County Library offered a number of programs for youngsters during the March Break. ABOVE: Christopher Diefenbacher displays a chicken he made during a program on March 10. RIGHT: Local youngsters enjoy a craft session. submitted photos
GRCA approves $29 million budget for 2014 CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has approved a 2014 budget that will see a drop in total expenditures from $30.7 million last year to $29.4 million. The GRCA board approved its 2014 budget on Feb. 28. About $10.3 million, or 34 per cent, comes from municipalities of the watershed which collect the money from residents through property taxes or water bills. The municipal share of the budget is about $10.45 per person this year. “Even though the overall budget is smaller this year, the cost to municipalities is up about 2.5%,” GRCA manager of communication Dave Schultz said in a media release. “That’s because other sources of revenue, such as provincial grants and some types of self-generated revenues do
Date set for open house on library project PALMERSTON – Local residents will get a chance to have their say on upgrades to their local library this spring. May 3 has been set as the date for a public consultation meeting on planned renovations to the Palmerston branch of the County of Wellington Public Library. The event will run from 10am to 1pm. Wellington County council has budgeted $2 million for renovations to the branch, which are scheduled to take place in 2015. Restoration of a longunused theatre on the upper level of the building is among the possibilities under consideration, but chief librarian Murray McCabe has indicated accessibility requirements will be a significant element of the project.
Optimist Toy Show March 16 ALMA - The Alma Optimist Club will hold it’s annual Toy Show and Sale on March 16 at the Alma Community Centre. The event, now in its 22nd year, is geared to farm toys and displays. The show runs from 10am to 3pm.
not grow as much as basic operating costs. For example, a provincial operating grant was reduced in 2013 and remains frozen at the lower level. In addition, provincial grants for drinking water source protection planning are down, as the bulk of the work of that program has been completed.” Government grants in 2014 total $3.6 million, about 12% of the budget. About 46% of the GRCA’s revenues - roughly $14 million - comes from self-generated revenues such as camping fees, park admissions, hydro generation, donations, property rental and other sources. The GRCA budget covers the costs of programs that protect water quality, reduce flood damages, preserve and improve natural areas, support environmentally responsible development and provide outdoor recreation and environmental
education. The budget includes money for major projects this year to improve the environment, reduce flood damages and protect water supplies. For projects involving work on dams and dikes, the provincial government covers half of the cost. The worked planned this year includes restoration of the Conestogo channel through Drayton with an estimated cost of $200,000. Officials say removal of material in the channel will increase flow and reduce potential flooding. The GRCA will pay for half the work with the province paying the remaining half. The GRCA is also planning several rehabilitation projects at several of its dams, including the Conestogo Dam, where about $170,000 worth of work is planned, including road work on the south side of the dam.
About $40,000 will be spent on minor landscaping work at the Drimmie Dam in Elora. The GRCA has also earmarked $73,500 grassland restoration of a 49 hectare grassland area suitable for the Henslowe’s sparrow, an endangered species. Efforts will go into assessing the potential risks and beginning to remove or treat trees impacted by the emerald ash borer with $900,000 designated for the work. The actual amount spent will depend on how far the disease has progressed and the amount work that needs to be done in the southern end of the watershed. The GRCA has also marked $20,000 for restoration work at the Conestogo Lake Conservation Authority as part of a multi-year project to create grassland habitat for the endangered bobolink.
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It is impressive to see Township of Mapleton officials are thinking outside the box in terms of efforts to increase capacity at the local sewage treatment plant. While the township is exploring all the traditional avenues, such as looking for and eliminating infiltration into the system, a local ad hoc committee working on the problem is also looking at more creative solutions. Rather than confining themselves to the idea of freeing up existing capacity or seeking an increase in flow rates allowed on the treatment plant’s certificate of approval, township officials are also seeking Ministry of Environment support for plans to use the treated water from the plant for irrigation of fields and a proposed golf course, rather than simply dumping overflows into the Conestogo River. Given the treated water is considered cleaner than the river water itself, the concept holds the potential for environmentallyresponsible disposal of waste water. Since additional capacity must be found in order to lift a provincially-mandated freeze on local development, creative solutions will be integral to any prospects for future growth in the municipality’s urban centres. Patrick Raftis
Soggy spring in offing One could be excused for thinking the looming end to the coldest winter in recent memory would be a strictly good-news story for storm-weary local residents. However, the extraordinary amount of snow still piled up around the region means we soon will be facing a spring of high water and potential flooding. The Grand River Conservation Authority recently warned the possibility of flooding in the watershed is the highest it’s been in years. Municipal flood coordinators were told recently that the snow pack is higher than it has been in about 30 years. In addition, the ground across the watershed is already saturated as a result of the exceptionally wet year in 2013. Much of the ground is frozen. That means that when the spring melt starts, most of the water will run off into the river system rather than soak into the ground, GRCA flood control experts anticipate. Long-range forecasts so far appear to indicate the possibility of ideal conditions, with warmer days followed by cooler ones to allow for a slow melt that could limit flooding. However, as we’ve all been reminded over the last four months, weather patterns can change very quickly. Local residents should prepare to protect their properties from high waters this spring and also to ensure their children understand the dangers of playing around water during this volatile season. More information on water safety is available on the GRCA website at in the “river safety” section. You can also download a children’s booklet on river safety. Patrick Raftis
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FROM PAGE TWO third goal on a power play in the third period. Ryan Martin carried the puck deep and Willis Martin snapped a shot into the goaltender. Tim Martin buried the rebound. Floradale added one before the game ended. A scramble at the net saw Dan Martin snap the rebound past a busy net minder. Ryan Martin assisted on the play. Floradale owned the game, out shooting Drayton 49-21. Relief goaltender Derek Wideman earned the shutout in the Floradale net. The win gives Floradale a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five ‘A’ Division Nichols Finals. BETHEL 5 COMMUNITY 3 Community scored the only game of the first period. Tanner Hackbart skated into a loose puck and took it to the net. A rising shot over the blocker scored the goal. Community added a second goal early in the second period. Gerald Martin and Kevin Gingrich worked the puck around the net. Delmer Frey finished the play with a wrist shot on the glove side. Bethel stormed back with a shorthanded goal. Brandon Wideman sprang Brock Shoemaker loose with a breakaway. Shoemaker tucked the puck
into the corner for the goal. Minutes later, Brandon Shoemaker cut in along the left boards and snapped a hard shot along the ice to send the puck under the pads of the goaltender. Mike Veens and Steve Wideman set up the play for the assists and tie the game. Bethel took the lead in the final minute of period. Brandon Shoemaker grabbed a loose puck and blasted a slap shot to send the puck to the back of the net. Community tied the game early in the third. Trent Lutz set up Tony Martin in front of the net. Martin sent the puck into the opposite corner with a back hander to even the score. Bethel took the lead again with a power play late in the third. Brock Shoemaker sent the puck to brother Brandon along the boards in the deep corner. A pass to Mike Seiling at the corner of the net had him tip the puck underneath the pads of the goal tender for the winning goal. Community pulled their goaltender in the final minute for the extra skater, but Brandon Shoemaker skated the puck into the empty net to put the game away. The win sent Bethel to meet Listowel in the ‘B’ Division Stelco finals. submitted by Willard Metzger
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Agricultural societies in Mapleton As the sun shines brighter, bringing the promise of spring and another crop growing season, one’s thoughts turn to the many changes and improvements in the seeds planted and implements used in the agriculture industry. Many of those changes have been first showcased at agricultural fairs and shows. A “Magistrate’s Manual” for the Magistracy of Upper Canada, written by W.C. Keele, Esq., Attorney-at-Law, and published in 1851 sets out the regulations for Agricultural Societies in Upper Canada (Ontario). There is a section dictating the constitution of the provincial society and its member
local societies. One clause sets out the reason for such societies. “The object of the societies was and is to be the improvement of farm stock and produce; the improvement of tillage and agricultural implements, and other like matters; the encouragement of domestic manufactures of useful inventions applicable to agricultural or domestic purposes, and of every branch of rural and domestic economy.” In the same regulations the provincial government also made provisions to give grants to agricultural societies. Peel and Maryborough were opened for settlement in 1845 and 1849 respectively. In a few short years these hardy pioneers were looking for ways to improve their
Tray favours - President Helen Moffatt displays Scottish tams made by Alma WI members as tray favours for Groves hospital in Fergus. submitted photo
held March 20 at the Alma Community Hall at 1:30pm with guest speaker Donna Mann discussing Agnes McPhail. Everyone is welcome. submitted by Pat Salter
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sion. The annual banquet for the Southwestern Ontario region was held on March 1 at the Toronto International Centre to celebrate the highlights of the 2013 season and gear up for the 2014 season. The Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation recognizes the top three finishers from the Ontario Hi-Point Series.
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Clarke and that the Peel and Drayton Agricultural Society purchased the adjoining property, where the exhibit building, parking lot and old arena now stand, in 1910. Records are not available from 1897 to 1928 so we do not know when Peel and Drayton formed one society. The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society continues to hold fairs each summer drawing its members for the whole township. By 1868 the township societies were sponsoring an annual spring cattle and horse show. These were first held in Stirton and later in Drayton. Peel and Maryborough councils gave an annual grant for the spring show, contributing to the prize money. One of the stipulations
of these spring shows was that the best horse was to stand stud for the mares in both townships for the next year. A school fair where school children were encouraged to exhibit the crops they had grown was established in Drayton in 1914 by George A. Clark, principal of Drayton Continuation School. He had introduced agriculture classes in the school in 1913. Pupils, from the townships and the village were encouraged to grow a separate plot of garden vegetables and flowers at their homes and exhibit the results. The school supplied the seeds and Mr. Clark visited each home to judge the garden. The school section is still an important part of today’s fairs. The Maryborough Junior
Farmers formed their club in 1946. They were a very active group and by 1948 sponsored their first Junior Agricultural Exhibition. This fair continued until sometime in the late 1960s. Over the years in order to survive financially the agricultural societies have had to add midways, tractor pulls and other attractions to their fairs, however they all still encourage exhibitions that strive to meet the objects as set out in that 1851 volume. submitted by Jean Campbell Correction Mapleton Musings in the Feb. 28 issue (Learning From The Past) was written by Paul Day, not Jean Campbell. The Community News regrets the error.
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Alma WI holds Craft Day ALMA – Craft Day was part of the February meeting of the Alma Women’s Institute. After a short business meeting conducted by president Helen Moffatt, crafts were enjoyed. The Tweedsmuir History Committee reported the new history book about the Alma community will soon be ready to go to press. Members present reported contributing 90 volunteer hours. Three members will be attending WI Rocks in Stoney Creek in April. Also several members will be attending the provincial conference in Ridgetown in July. A report from the provincial board noted the provincial office in Guelph Township will be moving to the Earland Lee Museum Home in Stoney Creek in August. Plans were made for the club’s annual euchre to be held at the Alma Hall on March 12 at 7:30pm. A total of 50 scotch tams were made for tray favours for the hospital in Fergus. The next meeting will be
crops and livestock. There is record of an agricultural fair held in Allansville (Glen Allan) on April 12, 1855 and in Maryborough Township in the fall of 1856. At that first Maryborough fair prizes were awarded for the best two bushels of wheat, the best cow, oxen and the best roll of butter. Fairs were held at Rothsay and on Lot 9, Concession 9 on a farm owned by J. Booth and probably in Moorefield. The last fair held by the Maryborough Agricultural Society was in 1909 or 1910. The first fair was held in Drayton in 1858 at the present site. Records show that the Corporation of Drayton purchased the seven-acre fair grounds site in 1875 from Mary
by Jenny Harrison DRAYTON - March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Simply Cook and Enjoy!” A lot of us are busy and our lifestyle and priorities have changed over the last 20 years. We rely on quick and easy meals that are often prepared or pre-packaged. This is leading to a loss of cooking skills for all ages of Canadians. If we’re not cooking, how are we going to pass these skills on to our children? You may ask why this is a problem when there are so many quick easy things to pick up at the grocery store or so many restaurants to visit or get take-out from. Maybe our kids don’t even need to learn to cook? Well, research shows that kids who help in the kitchen have healthier diets. Research has also shown that the children and teens from families who regularly eat together make better food choices, have healthier weights, have a reduced risk for eating disorders, and have improved school performance. It is also known that relying on processed, prepared and restaurant food can cause significant negative health consequences. This is all well and good but factors like lack of time, energy and ideas seem to make it hard for us to spend the time needed on food preparation. Here are three tips from Dietitians of Canada to help: Tip 1: Cook once. Eat twice. Make weeknight cooking a breeze with planned extras; - grilling chicken or fish? Grill a couple of extra pieces for sandwiches or salads. - roasting veggies? Roast extras to toss with pasta, barley, or quinoa or to top a pizza. - serving chili? Cook a big-
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton a four-week summer drought is bad news. I have appreciated sharing life and faith with people who don’t think that one has to have a university education to be able to understand and be committed to profound matters of faith and life, who understand that saying God exists and that Jesus rose from the dead is a statement of faith but no less so than saying that God does not exist and that Jesus could not have risen from the dead. I have appreciated a community where it is okay to have a “simple” faith that is believed and lived by, even though the person is not able to understand and explain everything; where it means something that our faith is built on the foundation of generations upon gen-
of the reasons why. I grew up on a farm and pastoring out in the country has reminded me of what I knew in my bones then - our existence is intricately connected to and dependent on the land and the weather. This is easy to forget in the city, but not when you share life with people whose livelihood depends on the land and the sun and the rain cooperating to produce crops. Rural folks tend to be shaped by the humility of knowing that our lives are very much beholden to the forces of nature (God) no matter how educated or industrious or rich we are. And it is good to live among rural folks who are as bugged as me about the weather reports that think that a rainy weekend in the middle of
City slicker pastor bids farewell To Drayton As of March 2 I have finished my time of service as pastor of Community Mennonite Fellowship and in about three weeks will begin as pastor of Bethel Mennonite Church near Elora. I began at Community in November of 2006. This is the first time I have pastored in so rural a setting, as all of my other positions were in urban or semi-urban churches. We still live in Waterloo because my wife works at the University of Waterloo, but for this city slicker, being a pastor in this rural community has been a hoot and here are some
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This community has amply illustrated that people who choose traditional gender roles in marriage and family are not in need of “liberation” and live at least as happily as folks who take pride in being “liberated” from patriarchal tyranny. Related to this: it has been good sharing life in a community which still highly values the place of stay-athome moms and dads, affirms women who choose homemaking over a career in the workforce, and who think it is crucial for parents to get involved in the formal education of their children rather than trusting that the “government” knows better what is best for the kids. And related to this: I have appreciated being part of a community which is confidently self-dependent and interdependent, looking to government not to solve all our problems but to let us take care of ourselves, our families and our neighbours. Pastoring out here has made me appreciate rural health care more. There may not be as many specialists or machines out here but the health care system is more firmly and effectively rooted in the healing and strengthening resources of family, community and faith. And it makes a difference when the
doctor’s family lives just down the street and we run into each other at school events. I have deeply appreciated the communion and fellowship among churches in this community. It seems to me that there is a commonly-held understanding that it is more important to be able to say “God so loved the world that he gave his only son” than to say I am Mennonite or Presbyterian or Reformed, United or Christian Reformed, etc. As I started pastoring in Drayton and began experiencing the 30-minute (41km) commute from our house in Waterloo, I wondered how long it would be till I was fed up with the drive. Seven plus years (and eight winters) later I can honestly say that I will dearly miss pastoring here and the commute as well. It has been a profound joy; the wonderful folks at Community Mennonite congregation, the local ministerial, the Mapleton community, the beautiful countryside and farms, Matthew and his stones, friendly John at the grocery store, and a community newspaper editor who never yelled at me for handing my columns in late. Thanks God for bringing me to Drayton!
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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - March 4 was a long day for Mapleton council members. The regular council meeting, originally scheduled for March 11, was moved up to March 4 and the day began at 9:30am with a closed session to meet with the municipality’s insurers, the Frank Cowan Company, regarding a claim for the municipal works garage, which was destroyed by fire on Nov. 29. An open session to work on the township’s 2014 budget was scheduled to begin at 10:30am. After a lunch break, council resumed in open session for their regular meeting, which lasted until about 3:30pm. Council then went back incamera for a session, which involved three items: - a report from CAO Patty Sinnamon on organizational restructuring - further discussion on the fire claim; and - a CAO’s report regarding River Run Road in Drayton. The latter item was considered in-camera under a section of the Municipal Act that allows councils to close a meeting for “receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; consideration of a request under the Municipal Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act.”
Networking event set for March 20 A Mapleton Business Networking Evening is planned for March 20 from 7 to 9pm. The event will be held at the Drayton Festival Theatre lobby. The evening will include an opportunity for networking, information on business resources and an opportunity to share ideas.
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Mapleton Business Profile Clean Field Services meets needs of farmers, helps keep crops healthy Clean Field Services (CFS) has been in business since 2003 when Dennis Frey started his own custom applicator business. CFS is owned by Dennis and Laurie Frey and is located on Concession 8 just west of Wellington Road 12. Dennis started with one small self-propelled sprayer and a couple employees. Now running with three sprayers and a larger staff, CFS continues to give its customers the attention and expertise they need to keep their fields as clean as possible. The company has since expanded into seed and liquid fertilizer sales, nutrient management planning, soil sampling and crop recommendations. As with all new businesses, the first years were challenging, just building up a clientele and getting the company’s name out there. Crop care is a constantly-challenging profession as weeds and insects can provide different challenges from year to year. New projects for CFS include an expansion of the company in the New Liskeard area where some farmers have expressed a need for crop care. Also, CFS is always trying new things in their corn and soybean plots, recently experimenting with strip till, deepplaced fertilizer in fall application, twin row planting in corn and soys, and multiple foliar feeding in their soybean plot. The CFS sprayer fleet consists of two John Deere 4830s (one stationed at
Earlton) and two RoGator RG 1100s. The JD has an 18-inch lift kit that raises it to six feet, six inches making it capable of applying fungicide on corn at the tasseling stage without causing damage to the plant. The RoGators have a set of wide flotation tires to reduce compaction and ruts in preplant/pre-emerge applications. In addition to owners Dennis and Laurie Frey, CFS office staff includes agronomist Gary Kuper and nutrient management consultant Gary Van Ankum. Gary Kuper and Dennis both are certified crop advisors as well as nutri-
ent management consultants. Craig Martin and Perry Martin are also fulltime staff. They are licensed operators and take care of the equipment and seed delivery. Darcy Martin is the company’s newest employee. He is also a licensed operator. There are also additional seasonal employees. The Freys are active members of the Moorefield Mennonite Fellowship. Dennis has been on council at Centre Peel School. Craig Martin and his fiance Jennifer will be moving to Earlton this season. From there, Craig will run the northern
community as well as the Drayton Fall operation. Gary Van Ankum and his wife Fair and the Drayton Farm Show. CFS is open year-round Monday Sherry Ann own a farm on the 16th of Peel, where they cash crop and finish to Friday from 8am to 5pm. In season hogs. Gary is a longtime member of CFS is open from 7:30am until the the Drayton Kinsmen and is part of work is done. “We are a family-owned business the Drayton Reformed Church praise band. He is also on the steering com- who take pride in taking care of our customers’ needs and keeping their mittee for Trees for Mapleton. Gary Kuper and his wife Barb run crops as healthy and weed free as posThe Community News, Friday, sible,” say December the Freys.13, 2013 PAGE FIVE a farm on the 3rd of Maryborough Anyone in need of seed, fertilizer, where they raise hogs and broilers. They are active participants in Drayton soil sampling, nutrient management Minor Hockey and the Drayton Figure planning, crop spraying or crop care of any kind contact CFS at cleanfld@ Skating Club. CFS supports various causes in the hsfx.ca or at 519-638-3457.
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ting out the requirements for of the Legislative Assembly, of summons for the election. second day; unless the return- Council and who would repMunicipal elections When the townships the governance of the coun- officers of the Crown, judges, Females were not allowed to ing officers shall see that all resent the township at county of Maryborough and Peel ties, and the townships, cities, coroners, gaolers, keepers of vote, but could be property the electors intending to vote council. Sarah By the late 1800s the reeve which case their have had a fair opportunity of were first settled they were, towns, village and police vil- houses of correction, priests, owners, inby Located husbands were entitled to vote. being polled, and one full hour was elected by the majority of clergymen, ministers of thein Drayton! as now, within Wellington lages therein. - Chiropractic Care - Weight Loss Management The Collector’s Roll was at one time shall have elapsed votes of the electors. particular interest, at gospel of any denomination, County, which was united with Car Of “Your Complete Care Centre” - Reg. Massage Therapist - Nutritional Counseling Haircuts, Hair Colours, Elections continued to be and no qualified elector shall used as the voter’s list attorneys, solicitors, least to me, were the provisions barristers, Waterloo and Grey Counties. - Acupuncture - Ion Cleanse Foot bath cle held annually until the midduring that time give or tenElections were to be held in practice, members of the in the General Municipal Act In 1850 both Maryborough Vehi Perms, Jamberry Nails, Protect Your - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Reflexology profession, professors on the first Monday of January der his vote, free access being 1900s, when the term for and Peel were Winter! for the election of the munici- medical Thisrepresented Up-Do’s, Extensions, - AIM nutritional supplements - Homeopathy allowed, in which case he may municipal council was changed in every year. The Returning and teachers of universities, councils. by Cornelius O’Callaghan$ at pal .00 Facial Waxing, Weddings - Natural bath and body products g ayin spr Oil close the elections at 4 o’clock to two years. Officers and his deputy or colleges and schools, all millTo be a candidate for towncounty council. Plus HST per vehicle. Birthday Partiesto deputies were to hold a poll P.M. the first day, 519-638-3200 Now council is elected for a or at any firemen belonging The first reeve of ship municipal council, one ers, &and four-year hour on the regular fireAppointment company. Today!at a convenient place in the time before that Maryborough was Hugh had to be male, 21 years of anyBook Your 12 Wellington St., Drayton term. Both Maryborough and Peel second day.” To beor eligible vote one township. Hollingshead (1851) and age, a British subject, and be Call text to 226-789-5506 24 Wellington St.,reeve Drayton There were to be five coun- history books list the members The poll was to “compossessed, for their own use, of had to be male, 21 years of O’Callaghan was the first Open Monday-Saturday. Closed Sundays. experience and he credits friendly décor. at The ments - they offer a vegetarian menu. PALMERSTON - It has beena afreehold little over of municipal councilhis from their cillors modern elected forshopping the township. mence 11 bright, o’clock attractive A.M., andlighting, a land owner (as described dwelling house andevenage, of Peel. (1850) staff and family for their teamwork in interior design and a welcoming atmosphere all Just walk through the door and the aromas a year since owner/pharmacist Sherif Hanna year of At the first meeting after incorporation until the helping for a candidate) or a tenant, held until 4 P.M., and may Legislation passed in lot of ground in the township. to achieve his goals. He1998. is thrilled to be contribute to the sense is no ordinary trip to thehim atmosphere captivate immediately. openedamended the doors to Prescription Shoppe publication, the election councillors adjourned until 10 this o’clock resident in theyou municipality for be Those and exemptandfrom serv- will 1850 theTheGeneral part of this vibrant community andJean notes it is fill a prescription. 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Before or after business venture,” community has been overwhelmingly positive and Saturdays 9am N0G cleanfld@hsfx.ca and activities and has spurred Hanna on to offer the best ser- enjoying a delicious experience at The Script Café is just another way to inspire residents to schools’ fundraising initiatives The Fashion Prescription vices possible. Building on that success, they Café, diners can take the opportunity to shop shop and dine local. He also hopes it will inspire and the Palmerston Lions Club. The ShoppecustomerShoppe and Fashion Shoppe offer have recently added and opened The Script or have prescriptions filled. 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The high bid was preand 31 the pitching machine total that may have been even sented by Nes-Crete Canada, and baseballs were removed Exclusive Brand Coffee higher were it not for some wet RR 5, Stratford, at a bid price from the batting cage at the Daily Specials of $114,247 plus HST. weather on the last day. Drayton ball diamond. Service Centre & Mobile Repair Home Baking A re-discovered pioneer Local resident Tyler No one was injured when FARM DRAINAGE Ltd. est. 1968 Robinson became a national cemetery in Drayton was slata pontoon plane flipped over Home Cooking • Service & Parts be declared an official champion. Robinson won ed toin: while landing on Conestogo Home Soups SPecializing • Mobile Repair burial groundwork by the theFarm disabled division at the Lake. Wellington County OPP Sandwiches/Wraps Drainage, Municipal Drainage, Backhoe withprovincial Lazer, Trucks, Trail agency in charge of funeral and Canadian Fence ArmRow Wrestling reported officers responded to • MTO Inspection ers & and Land Clearing, Erosion Control Salads H e a Championships in Timmins on burial services. The discovery a report of a float plane that had v y E q uipment • Air Conditioning Day Breakfast For that personal touch, pride induring workmanship, occurred excavation flipped theMONday lake while- FRIday ver placing first in both Playing forAllCanada - Drayton’s June O29, OPENover AT on 6AM MONdAy FRIdAy most efficient, effective & economical drainage systems. rs a Eat in or take out e Y • of a building lot in a Drayton 452 ande right arm categolanding on June at around Victoria Rumph, left, played the left Welding & TAKE OUT 3COFFEE & TEA Call the professionals for a free estimate. rienc Ask about our catering subdivision on Dec. 17, 2012. 9:22am. with Canada’s national women’s ries.Ex pe Fabricating Hours: Weekdays: 6am-3pm, Saturday: 7am-3pm 7am-3pm Hours: Weekdays: 6am-4pm Saturday: for all in occasions OPP reported at the The 2013 Terry FoxCronsberry Run Wellington Reapers of Hope, a volunsoftball team 2013, while Steve (owner) time that Home: initially519-338-2373 two pieces of for Sept. teer organization which turns Moorefield’s Lydia Kalbfleisch, was R.R.scheduled 3, Palmerston Office:15. 519-343-3233 107 McGivern Dr., Moorefield 519-498-1422 excess produce from Canadian was selected to play for Canada Lead organizer Louise Ellis wood were dug up which apfields into meals for those in at the Maccabi Games in Israel. noted almost $25,000 was raised in 2012 for much-needneed in Third World countries, opened a facility in Moorefield. was named to Canada’s na- ed cancer research. 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