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Mapleton Rodeo On Ice - The Drayton Figure Skating Club staged its annual skating carnival on the weekend, with two performances on March 22. This year’s theme was Mapleton Rodeo On Ice, providing club members with the opportunity to sport Stetsons, clown suits and other rodeo-related apparel for their numbers. ABOVE: Skaters rehearse the opening number on March 21. photos by Patrick Raftis More skating carnival photos on pages 3 and 12.
Mapleton council directs staff to increase budget to boost reserves by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Township council has directed staff to raise the local tax rate in order to increase reserve contributions. A draft budget as presented at a special meeting on March 20 called for a tax levy of $4,350,441, an increase of $350,352 over the 2013 levy. If passed as presented, the draft would result in a township preliminary budget levy increase of 8.76 per cent and tax rate increase of 2.19%. However, after considerable discussion on the state of local roads and bridges, council directed staff to present a budget with a tax rate increase of 4%. Mayor Bruce Whale estimated that would allow the township to place an additional $100,000 in reserves. Whale pointed out that with Wellington County council
passing a 2.2% budget increase (resulting in an anticipated tax increase of just $14 per $100,000 of assessment) lower tier municipalities have additional room to raise taxes. Whale said part of the thinking at the county level was to leave municipalities room to build reserves in order to deal with looming infrastructure expenditures. The mayor suggested that window of opportunity might not last long. “One of the big discussions going on at county right now is a request for additional funding for hospitals in Wellington County,” said Whale, in reference to a request for a county contribution of $9 million toward construction projects at hospitals in Fergus, Palmerston and Mount Forest. “We may not have that opportunity again to take advantage of that room at
the county to help build our reserves.” Whale said the 4% tax rate increase would be in keeping with recent budgetary practice. “My feeling is a 4% rate is not out of line. We’ve been in that range the last couple of years trying to build reserves,” Whale stated. “I don’t think we have a choice. I support that,” said councillor Andy Knetsch. “Yes. Me too,” agreed councillor Jim Curry. Councillor Neil Driscoll said, “We have to be concerned with the taxes or levy, but people have an expectation of a certain level of service as well.” Councillor Mike Downey suggested council should be looking closer at wages and administration costs in the budget. “We keep talking about bridges but what does it cost
Hospitals seeking cash from county by Kris Svela GUELPH - County council is considering a $9-million cash infusion to three Wellington hospitals: Groves Memorial in Fergus, Louise Marshall (LMH) in Mount Forest and Palmerston District Hospital (PDH) in Palmerston. Council debated the joint funding request from Jerome Quenneville, CEO of the three hospitals, at a special meeting on March 18. The issue of hospital funding was raised at the county late last year - prior to the formal request for $9 million - and resulted in the formation of an ad hoc hospital committee to discuss funding. Warden Chris White told
council the request is for $5 million for the construction of the new Groves hospital and $4 million split between LMH and PDH for hospital upgrades, including a new emergency room in Mount Forest and an 11,000-square-foot health centre in Palmerston. The county has already committed $5 million to the Groves project. Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale cautioned against using tax money for health care, which is “supposed to be federal-provincially funded.” “I’m not sure property taxes were ever meant to fund health care,” Whale said. “I struggle with where our responsibility starts.”
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County councillor John Green noted the medical facility in Drayton was also built by “public fundraising” and he noted hospitals in the county raise money for upgrading equipment annually. LMH and PDH provide specialty services that have not always been available in the northern part of the county, said Green, the administration, finance and personnel committee chairman. He added any contribution from the county will not come in one lump sum. “The raising of $9 million is not going to be in the writing of one cheque,” Green said. “We can probably raise this money over five years. That makes the Continued on page 10
to run this place in terms of wages? That keeps going up every year,” said Downey. “It’s pretty substantial the dollars that we’re spending on wages that don’t really reflect on service delivery.” Downey stated, “Annual increases are one thing, but we keep adding positions.” The draft budget projects an increase of about $30,000 in 2014 over actual township wages in 2013, which totaled $2,068,835. Actual wages in 2013 were over budget by slightly more than $30,000. The budget draft notes that administration wages increased in 2013 due to the addition of an administrative assistant part-way through the year to assist with economic development projects, a move CAO Patty Sinnamon noted had been under discussion for several years. Recreation wages were up due to the hiring of an
additional summer student, firefighter remuneration was up due to additional training, and the roads department staff was increased by keeping a seasonal employee on through the summer. “They’ve all been a decision of this council,” Whale pointed out. “Whenever we have come forward with these requests to increase staff, we are asked to justify these changes,” noted Sinnamon. “It’s always easier to add than it is to take away. But what do the taxpayers want? You look at roads - they expect a lot more than they used to,” said Whale. Downey said, “To me its just general administration that’s gone up. I’m looking for the dollars and cents as to what it’s costing to run this municipality and how that’s continually rising.”
Whale pointed out township wages, broken down by department, have been provided on each draft of the budget. However, Whale said council could ask for a more detailed breakdown. Also included in the draft budget figures is $50,000 representing the estimated cost of joining the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System. The figure represents the cost based on an expectation a number of employees would opt out of joining OMERS. An additional $30,000 would be needed if all Mapleton employees opted to join the system. No decision has been made on joining OMERS and a presentation for council from officials of the pension organization is being scheduled. Whale said council anticipates passing the finalized budget at the regular meeting on April 8 at 7pm.
Township hires consultant to assist with restructuring by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here has engaged a consultant to assist with an organizational restructuring of municipal operations. The township initiated the organizational review after the dismissal of former public works superintendent Larry Lynch in December. CAO Patty Sinnamon said council agreed to hire consultant Nigel Bellchamber during an in-camera session on March 4. The process includes meeting with public works staff to “engage in discussion and feedback on what is working, what’s not working and what is needed to move forward,” said Sinnamon. Bellchamber met with council at an incamera session following the March 20 regular council meeting, after which council passed
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Ringette stars - Five Wellington County players, including Haley Chase of Mapleton, will play for Team Ontario at the Canadian Ringette Championships, which features the top ringette teams in the country at the U-16 ‘AA’ and U-19 ‘AA’ levels. From left: Kelsey Hamilton (U-16), Mariah Coverdale (U-16), Chase (U-19), Rose Williams (U-16) and Katie McKersie (U-19). submitted photo local players Kelsey Hamilton, Mariah Coverdale and Rose Williams (all of Elora). The trio are members of the Guelph Predators U-16 ‘AA’
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PALMERSTON – The Mapleton-Minto 81’s took a 3-0 stranglehold on their WOAA Senior ‘AA’ north division final with the Elora Rocks with a pair of wins this past weekend. After taking game one by a 7-2 count on March 15 in Palmerston, the 81’s edged Elora by scores of 7-6 on March 21 in Elora and 6-5 on March 22 in Palmerston, with overtime needed in both contests. Mapleton-Minto and Elora players currently dominate all the offensive categories for individual statistics in the 2014 playoffs. Jeremy Machin of Elora
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Redmen wrap up season with close loss at OFSSA BURLINGTON - The the lead and adding an empty- short. Cole Leslie, assisted by Norwell Redmen travelled to netter to win 4-2. Norwell goal- Aitken, got the Redmen on Burlington last week to com- ie Tommi Ahlgren was excel- the board midway through the second, followed shortly by a pete at the provincial high lent in net, facing 34 shots. The Redmen rebounded goal from Brad Binkle assisted school hockey championships (OFSAA). The Redmen were nicely in their second game, by Aitken and Leslie. An unfortunate bounce representing Central Western posting a solid 4-0 victory over Ontario Region (CWOSSA) Burlington’s Lester B Pearson. led to a fifth Haliburton goal and were one of 20 schools Keuneman opened the scor- before the end of the second. competing from across the ing in the first from Butchart Redmen came out firing in the province. The Redmen earned and Justin Schmidt. Later in third, scoring two goals within the trip to OFSAA after win- the first, Kauth extended the the first four minutes to narrow ning the CWOSSA champion- lead, assisted by Joostema and the gap to 5-4. A Leslie tally, assisted by Derek Mercey. ship on March 4 in Waterford. Norwell continued to domi- Binkle and Aitken was folIt was the first OFSAA appearance since 2009 for the nate play in the second peri- lowed by a goal by Aitken Redmen and the fourth in team od and were rewarded with from Leslie and Cameron history. The team competed in two more goals to lead 4-0. Charlebois. The final 11 minutes saw a four-team pool with schools Keuneman scored his secfrom Bracebridge, Burlington ond of the game assisted by Norwell pound many pucks Butchart and Derrick Williams at the Haliburton goalie in an and Haliburton. To begin the tournament, and Cole Leslie tallied the inspired effort to tie the game, Norwell came out flying ver- fourth Norwell goal assisted but they were unable to score sus Bracebridge, with Blair by Brendon Aitken and Zach the equalizer. The final score Butchart scoring on the first Franklin. After a scoreless was a 5-4 defeat and an end to shift of the game, assisted by third, the Redmen secured the what team officials called “an Josh Keuneman. The Redmen win. The shutout was shared by outstanding season and playoffs for Redmen hockey.” continued the strong start with Ahlgren and Tyler Reiner. Haliburton advanced and The final round robin game a goal off a faceoff from Jason Joostema, assisted by Dan was crucial for the Redmen to eventually won the bronze Kauth. In spite of several other advance to the quarterfinals. medal at OFSAA. The coaching staff - Mark great chances, the Redmen The team needed at least a tie could not expand the lead and against Haliburton to advance. Israel, Ian Strachan and After a long layoff between Steve Miller - stated they are that would prove costly. Midway through the second games, the Redmen seemed “extremely proud of the effort, period, Bracebridge narrowed sluggish to start the game and determination, development, the gap on a great individual fell behind 4-0 early in the sec- and class that this group of effort. Bracebridge started to ond before coming to life and players has demonstrated all History hoof - Floyd Schieck led a walking tour of downtown Drayton hosted by the Mapleton and control play, eventually scoring staging a dramatic comeback season. Wellington County historical societies on Sept. 7. About 20 people participated in the event on a soggy “We look forward to the twice in the third period to take that ended up falling one goal Saturday afternoon. submitted photo
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Of the $58,354, $20,000 is the fire department are hosting by Kris Svela of significant inon May downtown Drayton cover coordinaSafeKids Day 13 at designated to ABOYNE - The Wellington a sites
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SchieckOPP, led the group started town Drayton on Sept.for 7. proj- fire Floyd hazards EMS, River ects About that fall20within the enjoyed guide- Wellington The traffic 90-minute tourin difwas from the fire hallGrand through the potential people partsbyofrefreshment the county. and a Area,aWellington lines of the county organizafollowed route, providing brief his- ferent the event, despite rainy weather. Conservation The period. committee also and Home tion.Paul Day welcomed every- County tory of Farm the various stopsSafety on the question Wellington plans to spend $3,000 on It was a concept not con- Association, sidered before by the fledgling Dufferin Guelph Public Health, “#GetInTouchforHutch” signs organization, which was offi- and Emergency Management to inform people where mental cially recognized in June by Ontario. The students will par- health assistance can be sought. of the opportunity MOOREFIELD - There that were “hits “ and some that advantage The committee has Parachute, the national orga- ticipate in a bike rodeo with were 149 entries for the Fall were “misses” in her experi- to inspect the large number of teamed up with the nization that heads up Safe food and refreshments served. entries for this show. Flower and Vegetable Show ence. The decision came after #GetInTouchForHutch comCommunities groups across Business meeting The plants that she disliked held by the Moorefield and considerable discussion. mittee, which was founded to Canada. As part of the business meetDistrict Horticultural Society were mostly ones that were theBauman stigma reported surroundwereThey notmay parthave of combat its March 20 meet- Donations ing, Clara on very invasive. onBut Aug.at27. health Horticultural after Arthur committee’s 2014 ing Judge, at the OPP in the the mental 2013 Ontario beautiful flowers but soonbudtake ing Jean detachment Gordon, comSteven Hutchison took earlier last resident Aboyne, members to get Association Convention held overapproved a flowerbed, sheatnoted. mented that it was a decided great show. own life at the She age related of 18. meeting,lysamachia but after his grant two fundingmembers requests to – Thursday’s in Thunder Bay. This included She encouraged andmembers Myrna discussion, the comone fromplacing the safe communithat parents in 2012,Stu OHA firecracker, false spirea and His consider an entry in the some a rundecided to take $3,500 Hutchison ties group7 in Mount Forest and mittee had put in organized a total of 461,624 Hymalayan impatiens. District flower show. fundraiser June that for miscellaneous and walk another from the safe for commuvolunteer hourslastacross the Some of her favourite Gordon’s pick Best slated it between the seven nities committee in Mapleton. province.some 600 participants perennials were: primula, cro- attracted Dahlia went to Clara Bauman, divide raised $65,000. asand $500 grants and Jo The Mapleton came municipalities Houston informed the cosmia, verbena anemone. Best Gladioli request to Martha Theabout county committee’s this year (the annuals grants from local Chief Rick available group the fall District 7 Her “must have” Rumph, BestFire Design to Hannah is to will workbeon to be giant appliedcactus for). zinnia, mandate Richardson on behalf the have meeting which heldproon included Veld and Best Rose toofClara public education to The dahlia, countycanna committee Mapleton Oct. 26and in Guelph. cactus lily and grams Bauman. 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challenge of defending the CWOSSA championship next season,” the coaches added. A press release from team officials expresses thanks to the community for “their overwhelming financial support in helping to give the players the chance to compete in this prestigious event.” Sponsors included: TG Minto, Leslie Motors, Harriston Kinsmen Club, Blooming Dales, Nieuwland Feed and Supply, The Community News, Friday, September 20, 2013 PAGE THREE Harry Stone’s, KTN Taxi, Wightman Telecom, Norsco Sports, Bramhill Seeds, C&M Skating carnival - Young skaters perform a number during a Seeds, Martin Well Drilling STRATFORD – Loopholes March 21 rehearsal for the 2014 Drayton Figure Skating Club in Ontario labour laws are Dan Sinclair Construction carnival, held on March 22 at the PMD Arena. photo by Patrick Raftis pushing up the cost Products, of public Wellington Wood infrastructure projects, say two Germania Mutual Insurance, area MPPs. Heating Lakeridge and j Gz G Gk Perth-Wellington MPP Cooling, Centura, Palmerston Randy Young’s Pettapiece Haulage, hosted Dental, Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Domm Transport Inc., Michaelof Harris Stratford Town Minto, inWellington on Sept. 13 to discuss Harris’ Construction, D’Arcy Bill 73, the FairPalmerston and Open Construction, Tendering Act. Carl Israel Lions Club, h Gs Gj “Many in Farms Ltd.,municipalities Ontario Police j aG\X`T[`]T\]W^ Perth-Wellington already Association, JackareFinancial l aG g U Model Suites Now Open struggling to finance muchInc., Optimist Club of Minto, ~ aG aVV U neededFranklin infrastructure, and Drop by for a tour Tuesdays & Saturdays Paul Contracting, taxpayers can’t afford to and pay Unfair practice 12:30pm-4:30pm. - MPPs Michael Harris, front left, and Randy 519-496-5607. C. Spaling Carpentry, more,” said Pettapiece. “That’s Pettapiece, centre, were joined by Stratford councillor Tom Clifford, Norwell Redmen Alumni. why I strongly support this right, at a press conference to discuss Bill 73, the Fair and Open bill.” Tendering Act. In the background are representatives of McLean The Conservative MPPs say Taylor Construction. submitted photo Ontario’s Labour Relations Act fails to clearly define the role don’t hold the right union card bid on publicly funded infraof public sector employers. A or have chosen not to hold one structure projects, the press See things you don’t see. press release from Pettapiece’s at all,” Harris stated. release states. Increased comoffice states the “legal looppetition would maximize fair“In this day and age, it ALMA - The Wellington hole has allowed unions is unacceptable for the prov- ness and value for local govChristian Farmerscertain Association to certify municipalities and ince to stand by and allow ernments and taxpayers, Harris will hold its annual meeting school boards under collective- thousands and contend. of contractors to beApril Four Saturdays: 12,Pettapiece 19, 26 and May 3 and banquet here on April 11. bargaining rules intended for prevented On24,June 10, June the 7City of from working onMay 10, Four Saturdays: 31 and Guest speaker Dr. Conrad private sector construction public Stratford a resolution infrastructure because Only Area Driving School that offers 11 Hrs ofadopted in-car instruction! Van Dijk will discuss the plight companies. Under this closed of a legal loophole. That’s why endorsing the bill. Councillor of farmers in Sierra Leone. now Sign up spoke at the Sept. tendering, municipalities and I am calling on all call Tom Clifford members of to The event willare be held at the school boards forced to the Legislative 13 event. Assembly to MTO Approved Beginner Driver Education Course Provider Alma Community Hall begincontract all infrastructure proj- support “I hope allStaff three parties suplegislaGreatmuch-needed New Name - Same Great Management, & Courses ning at 7pm. ects to companies organized by tive reform.” port it”, said Clifford. “The Formerly Drayton Driving School Everyone a specific union.”is welcome Harris’s bill, if passed, City of Stratford is 100 per cent to “This attend.unfair Banquet tickets would exempt municipalities behind it.” labour practice 10 Wellington St. North Unit 1, Drayton are available for 70 $20percent from and school prevents roughly “We’re calling on MPPs boards from the Wellington CFA board memof qualified contractors from province’s collective-bargain- from all parties to stand up bers including Roel water Van ing rules for the construction for municipalities by supportworking on our bridges, Zandwyk andpublic Doug industry, treatment (638-5900) facilities and ing this legislation,” concluded allowing all qualified info@decisiondrivers.ca www.decisiondrivers.ca Sikkema buildings(638-3529). – just because they contractors the opportunity to Pettapiece.
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Who funds health care?
Wellington County council has been handed a buzzing hornets’ nest of an issue, with a request from three local hospitals to provide $9 million in funding for construction projects. If approved, $5 million would be used for the construction of the new Groves Memorial hospital in Fergus and $4 million split between Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest and Palmerston District Hospital for upgrades, including a new emergency room in Mount Forest and an 11,000-square-foot health centre in Palmerston. Given the county has already committed $5 million to the Groves project, we’re talking about a sizable amount of municipal tax dollars being used to fund health care-related projects. Thus, the request has reopened an on-going debate on the role, if any, municipal governments should play in funding health care. At a special county council meeting to discuss the request on March 18, Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale cautioned against using local tax dollars for health care, which is “supposed to be federalprovincially funded. “I’m not sure property taxes were ever meant to fund health care,” Whale said. “I struggle with where our responsibility starts.” While there’s no doubt health care funding is a provincial responsibility, municipalities have been getting involved to varying degrees for many years, dating back to the cost-cutting Mike Harris era, when communities throughout Ontario literally waged battles for the survival of their rural hospitals. Those same hospitals then began a transformation to become the more specialized facilities they are today, with less emphasis on maintaining beds and more on services tailored to a rural setting and a focus on outpatient treatment. However, the crisis served to illustrate the importance of local health care facilities. Since those days, municipalities have contributed financially to everything from doctor recruitment efforts to medical clinics in an effort to maintain a viable local health care system. The question becomes where do you draw the line? Perhaps one line should be drawn in brick and mortar, with municipalities giving consideration, based on budget limitations, to assisting with construction projects for hospitals and clinics, but staying away from funding of service provision, including elements such as equipment, supplies and wages. Similarly, physician recruitment efforts seem to have evolved with a reliance on municipal contributions and perhaps such campaigns could also be considered a priority. That’s not to say municipal governments should be prepared to reach into their taxpayers’ pockets every time a shovel hits the ground or a physician retires. Such matters should require considerable justification before municipal involvement is agreed to. But with local councils clearly looking for parameters, hospital walls and doctors to fill them might be a good place to start. Patrick Raftis
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“THE GREEN LEGACY” - TREES FOR MAPLETON The Green Legacy continues in 2014. 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 preorder up to a maximum of 50 trees (subject to availability). Pre-ordered trees will be available for pick-up on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at the Township of Mapleton Sand Shed located at 7275 Sideroad 16 outside of Drayton between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Donations to the food bank would be appreciated. To place an order, please contact the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office 519-638-3313.
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Service, innovation and technology showcased at farm show in Drayton by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - The 33rd edition of the Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show is ready to open its doors to farmers, exhibitors and the entire community. While the focus is on service, innovation and technology, it’s truly a show that provides something for everyone. With snow still on the ground, keeping farmers from their fields, last years’s show drew over 2,100 people, and Kinsmen show chair Kevin Van Loo said the club is looking to match or exceed those
numbers in 2014. “I’m thinking the snow’s not going to be gone … so the turnout should be pretty decent this year,” said Van Loo. The two-day event takes place at the PMD Arena in Drayton on April 2 and 3 from 11am to 10pm. Organizers credit the success of the show to its roots and they remain focused on being rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase. The impact on economic development within the community and surrounding areas encourages support
for local businesses. “The community includes a lot of farming and we have some pretty good exhibits. Everybody knows the exhibitors,” said Van Loo, commenting on the show’s ongoing popularity. Over 100 exhibitors are slated to display at the event, including a wide range of products and services, bringing innovation and technology to the agricultural industry. A working display of wood stoves for heating is among the interesting new displays
expected at the 2014 show, said Van Loo. He stressed the show is not just for farmers. There are displays, information booths and educational opportunities for everyone. “There’s a variety (of exhibits) there for the town people ... You can buy lawnmowers there, or you can buy anything,” he noted. The family-friendly show welcomes all ages, making the event much like the family farm - an important agricultural tradition, with generations tak-
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ers or members active in some aspect of agriculture, and thus, the show is run by community volunteers. Admission to the show is $3 with $1 going to cystic fibrosis research, a cause the Kinsmen work to support nationally. The remainder is used to support the club’s local community betterment work. “Obviously whatever we make goes back into the community,” said Van Loo. He added club members have been working hard on advance preparation and the show is now “ready to go. “We just need the people to show up now,” he said.
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DRAYtoN farm Show White Field Boss 4-210 this year’s replica tractor DRAYTON - While there’s always plenty to see and do at the Drayton Farm Show, a highlight of the event for many is a chance to check out, or pick up, the latest version of the customized show tractor. Almost since the event began, show organizers the Drayton Kinsmen Club has been offering a different scale-model toy tractor each year, to the delight of show-goers and collectors. “The first three or four years we didn’t have a tractor,” notes Garry Becker, this year’s volunteer toy tractor committee co-chair, who has been charged with the task of selecting and overseeing the customization of the show tractor on nine previous occasions since he joined the Kinsmen Club. The tractors, which sell for $85, are generally ordered through a local farm equipment dealer, although Becker, a toy dealer himself, has arranged for the order through his own contacts on some occasions.
Each year the club orders and customizes 72 tractors, and generally sells out, many on advance orders before the show even begins. Becker notes the club has about 35 loyal supporters who buy one every year. “There are some people who have every single one of them,” he said. The tractors are popular with collectors, as well as those who just want a souvenir from the show. “It’s something a little different for the Drayton show and it brings in a few extra proceeds for the Kinsmen,” Becker explains. This year’s tractor is 1/32 scale die-cast metal White Field Boss 4-210. The model features a detailed interior, clear windows, hitch and dual wheels with die-cast rims and articulating body. The models are detailed with custom decals, lights, flashers and hand painting, and packaged in an official Drayton Farm Show box. Kinsmen club members do
the custom work themselves, adding the lights, applying the decals and hand-painting small detail work, “to make it our own,” said Becker. The full size Field Boss 4-210 joined the White Boss line in 1978. The cab included the latest improvements such as a reduced sound level of 81.0 decibels. The dash provided a 14-channel monitoring display in an eight-channel digital display of speeds and temperatures. Night visibility was improved by adding two headlights at the top of the grille. The 4-210 offered a maxi-
mum HP of 210. The 4-210 series White 4wds would have competed against the articulated Allis-Chalmers 7580, rigid frame Case 2470 and 2670, International Harvester 4186, 4386 and 4586, John Deere’s 8440 and 8640, Steiger’s Wildcat and Bearcat, Series III 4wds, Versatile’s 555 and 750 and Massey Ferguson’s 4840 and 4880. For those interested in purchasing a 2013 Drayton Farm Show Tractor, order forms can be found at www.draytonkinsmen.ca. For information contact Becker at 519-638-3203.
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The farm show is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Kinsmen (in 2013 over $4,200 was re-invested in the area). Over the years Kinsmen members have completed hundreds of projects, including an addition to the agricultural society building, the purchase of a rescue van and the Jaws of Life for the local fire department, the development of ball parks and soccer fields, and a huge contribution to the PMD Arena. In 2013, the Kinsmen, in partnership with the Moorefield Optimists and Township of Mapleton, raised funds and provided manpower to create new playgrounds at parks in Drayton and Moorefield. Those are only a few examples of what Kinsmen have done for the community. They also provide support to a wide range of causes. Over the years those have also included: minor ball, hockey, soccer, figure skating, the Scouts, school trips and activi-
ties, Kinsmen ball and soccer fields, the Moorefield Optimist Park and playgrounds, the Drayton Festival Theatre, community theatre groups, youth theatre, the Drayton Farmers’ Market, seniors outings and foster children causes. The club has also aided the fire department and Pregnancy Crisis Centre, the area United Way and the local food bank, as well as helping to fund multiple sclerosis research. The club is very concerned with children and has provided anti-drug programs including a local Chicken Club, as well as bicycle safety courses. It supports the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Ontario March of Dimes, and also provides financial help to local 4-H programs and the local agricultural society. Starting in 2013, the Kinsmen Club of Drayton partnered with the Optimist Club of Moorefield to offer a new annual event, the Mapleton Rodeo, set this year for July 4 to 6 in Moorefield.
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Stelco Trophy winners - The Bethel Blazers won the Stelco Trophy as ‘B’ division champions in the local church recreational hockey league. From left: front, Derek Wideman and Brandon Shoemaker; centre, Caleb Bauman, Russ Shouldice, Brandon Wideman, Tim Bauman, Mike Veens and Jim Wideman; back, Kevin Wellwood, Matt Smith, Kyle Martin, Mike Seiling and Steve Wideman. Absent: Brock Shoemaker. submitted photo
Drayton wins to stay alive in series DRAYTON 2 FLORADALE 1 Drayton needed a win to keep alive in the finals, but it wasn’t until the second period that the scoring began. A surge of less than a minute suddenly had Drayton up by a pair of goals. Pat Landman took a pass from Scott Nieuwland and sent a wrist shot into the opposite corner for the opening goal. Seconds later Brent Dekoning sent a rising shot under the crossbar to give his team a two-goal lead, assisted by Dave Mulder. Floradale came back early in the third period. Tim Martin sent a pass to Willis Martin, who went to the left side and snapped a wrist shot into corner of the net. Floradale pulled its goalten-
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tempt and blasted a slap shot into the top corner for the goahead goal. Bethel added an insurance goal before the period ended. Brandon Shoemaker grabbed the puck in his own end and skated it the length of the ice. Shoemaker skated in on the left side and snapped a hard wrist shot into the top corner to send the water bottle flying. Listowel came back for a goal late in the game. Andrew Jantzi set up Phil Shantz at the corner of the net. Shantz knifed the puck over the shoulder of the net minder to earn the goal. Listowel pulled its goaltender in the final minute to try and force the game into overtime, but Bethel held on for the win and claimed the ‘B’ Division Stelco Trophy. submitted by Willard Metzger
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der in the final minute of play for the extra skater, but Drayton held on to the lead for the win. Floradale leads the best-offive ‘A’ Division Nichols Finals 2-1. BETHEL 3 LISTOWEL 2 Listowel scored the opening goal early in the first on a scramble at the net, when Phil Shantz snapped the puck into the net, assisted by Mike Gingrich and Josh Shantz. Bethel tied the game in the middle of the period after Tim Bauman sent Caleb Bauman down the left side with the puck. Bauman hit the top of the faceoff circle and wired a wrist shot over the glove of the net minder for the goal. Bethel took the lead in the second period when Tim Bauman stepped into a clearing at-
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DRAYTON – All three local minor hockey teams that qualified for the All-Ontario finals are under the gun this weekend. The Drayton Defenders Juvenile team is in the best position of the three, with a record of 1-1-1 heading into game four of its OMHA final series with the Ridgetown Rebels, set for 8pm on March 28 at the PMD arena. Drayton took its first loss of the series by a 7-2 count on March 23. Game five will be played in Ridgetown at 7pm
on March 29 and game six, if needed, would be at 7pm on March 30 in Palmerston. The Drayton Pee Wee Rep team is down 2-0 in its series with Woodville, after losing 4-2 in Woodville on March 22 and 6-0 in Drayton on March 23. The series continues in Woodville on March 28 at 8:30pm and returns to Drayton, if needed, for game four on March 29 at 3:30pm. Further games, if needed are scheduled for March 30 in Woodville at 2:30pm and
March 31 at 8:30pm in Palmerston. The local Atom Rep squad, which is also playing against Woodville, is also behind 2-0 in its series. The Atoms lost 4-2 in Woodville on March 22 and 3-2 in Drayton on March 23. The series continues in Woodville on March 28 at 7pm and returns to Drayton, if necessary, on March 29 at 2pm. Further games, if needed are scheduled for March 30 in Woodville at 1pm and March 31 at 7pm in Palmerston.
Norgan Theatre posts profit for 2013 by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – The Norgan Theatre here continues to turn a profit, with surpluses used to pay down a debt generated by a restoration project. Councillor Ron Elliott advised council at the March 18 meeting that the municipally-owned, volunteer-run theatre generated a surplus of $15,246 in 2013.
In 2007 the town provided a loan of just under $180,000 to a volunteer committee to cover a portion of a restoration project required when the theatre faced closure due to structural issues. The amount owing on the loan is down to $51,583. “We’re very proud of the Norgan again for getting their debt down,” said Elliott, council’s Parks and Recreation
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Hospitals seeking county cash FROM PAGE ONE opportunity to raise the money a lot better.” Council decided hospital officials should provide details of what the money will be used for and how much is being raised in the individual areas serviced by the three hospitals. Council also directed the matter to its administration, finance and personnel committee for discussion before it returns to county council for final debate and a decision.
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Skating carnival - This year’s Drayton Figure Skating Club carnival, held on March 22 at the PMD Arena, featured a local theme, Mapleton Rodeo on Ice. LEFT: Young skaters dressed for the theme. ABOVE: Skaters rehearsing for the opening number on March 21. photos by Patrick Raftis
Ice breaker to help clear mouth of Grand River CAMBRIDGE The Canadian Coast Guard will be sending its icebreaker CCGS Griffon to the mouth of the Grand River at Port Maitland to clear ice during the spring melt. It’s unclear exactly when that will take place, but the Coast Guard has agreed to be ready to dispatch the Griffon when needed, states a press release from the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). The request was made by the County of Haldimand in association with the GRCA. The Griffon has been to the Grand River several times in the past, notably in February 2009 when it cleared an ice jam at the mouth of the river in Port Maitland to end a significant
flood in Dunnville. Both the Grand River and the eastern basin of Lake Erie are ice covered this year. Typically, during the spring melt, ice on the river breaks up before the lake thaws. As river ice reaches the mouth, it has no place to go. The resulting ice jam blocks the flow of water from the river into the lake, leading to flooding. It’s important to get the timing right, officials note. If the ice breaker shows up too early, there’s the chance that the river and lake could refreeze. Flood forecasters from the GRCA will be in regular contact with the Coast Guard and Haldimand County to determine the best time for the Griffon to be called in. Anyone who has ice huts or
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other equipment on the ice in the Grand River downstream of Dunnville should be aware that the ice breaker will be called in during the spring melt and should be ready to remove their property. A news release will be issued several days before the Griffon arrives to break up the river ice. The Griffon may journey to the area near the mouth of the Grand this weekend to assess conditions. However, on this trip it will remain offshore and will not enter the Port Maitland harbour. The Canadian Coast Guard strongly recommends that fishermen and snowmobilers and other recreational users leave the ice immediately if they see an icebreaker in the vicinity. The ice may move or break apart even at a significant distance, creating a hazard for anyone in the area of an icebreaker. Dates and routes are subject to change with little or no notice due to operational requirements or sudden and significant changes to weather and ice conditions.
MVCA says snowpack at highest point since 1982 WROXETER – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is urging caution and preparation in anticipation of the spring melt. The authority says the snow pack in the Maitland and
ABOYNE - For the first time ever the Wellington County Museum and Archives is adding weekend workshops to the popular weekday courses in their summer adult art schedule for July 2014. Participants can enjoy a five-day workshop during any one of the four weeks in July; those who have previously been unable to enjoy this program because of weekday commitments can now choose from the six workshops offered on July weekends. These include landscape photography, print making, colour field painting, mosaics and work with fused glass and polymer clay. Debbie Thompson-Wilson will return with her popular
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year is Jessica Masters, a talented artist and teacher in chalk pastels. All workshops are held at the Wellington County Museum and Archives; an accessible, climate-controlled facility with ample parking. The beautiful gardens and scenic trails are ideal for breaks and picnic lunches. A complete list of all 14 instructors and descriptions of each workshop are available by visiting www.wellington.ca/ museum. Brochures are available at the Wellington County Museum and Archives and all branches of the Wellington County Library and the Guelph Public Library. Call 519-846-0916 ext. 5221 or email kymd@wellington.ca for more information or to register. Each five-day workshop fee is $254.25. The twoday workshops fee is $101.70.
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