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Draft strategic plan unveiled By Aryn Strickland
Anniversary carnival - Harriston Skating Club members celebrated the club’s 60th anniversary with a skating carnival at the Harriston arena on March 24. Participants included: from left: front: Calista Glazema, Finn Oxby, Kirby Fischer, Mya Fischer, Lily Oxby, Lexi McCarey, Alida Ciaveralla, Montgomery Cox, Jaylene Roswell, Hayley Roswell, Jacob Zettler, Mason Decaire and Brynlee Graham; middle, Caleigh Lubbers, McKayla Lawrence, Angie Gallagher, Madelyn McIntosh, Rayven Gunson, Emma Andrade, Emily Swanson, Paige Vidic, Logan Decaire, Madison Jennings, Aviannah Hunter, Hannah Andrade, Jordan Griffey Hann, Ella Kelly and Lucia Ciaveralla; back, coach Karen Moore, Victoria Howe, Carmyn McCutcheon, Shayla Glazema, Megan Wright, Emma Martin, Sammy Lawrence, Shaelyn Thompson, Kim Weber and Sophie Glendenning. More photos on page 2. Photo by Patrick Raftis
County to pay $418,460 for portion of Drayton garage project By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - Council here has approved a cost sharing agreement between the township and the county for a wash bay at the Drayton garage. Part of the March 12 motion directed staff to write an invoice for $418,460 to the county for work done on the wash bay. In total, the county’s portion of the wash bay will be $557,035. Part of the project includes some asphalt work
and a grey water pipe, which have yet to be completed. The cost for that work has been estimated at a total of $138,575. CAO Manny Baron explained the motion was “just to tidy up any loose ends left with the work garage. The township expects to receive the money within 30 days of the invoice date.” Baron added that the money will go directly into capital reserves. Baron’s report to council indicated that “On Nov. 19, 2013 the shop behind the
municipal offices caught fire and was essentially destroyed. The remaining structure was demolished and plans for a new shop began.” The township commissioned a new shop in 2016. The township will pay for the gasoline it consumes at the shop, based on a quarterly average. The township will also “bill 8% of all utilities for the shop based on the square footage they are using,” according to the report. Councillor Marlene
Ottens asked whether the county will be doing the outstanding projects like the asphalt and pipe work or if the township will and “have to invoice [the county] for that amount at a later date?” “[The county] will handle that work and, for instance, if the work comes in at a little bit less [the county is] going to owe us some of that money,” said Baron. “If it comes in at a little bit more we are going to owe them a little bit of money but they are going to take responsibility for that work.”
MAPLETON - Council, staff and consultant Bill Winegard presented a draft of the township’s strategic plan to the public on March 21. It was the first presentation before widespread publication for public feedback. The plan, described by Mayor Gregg Davidson as a “guiding document,” offers multiple larger projects within five over-arching goals covering infrastructure, the economy, recreation, municipal administration and financial sustainability. Some of the goals offer clearer accomplishment markers than others. The first goal - “maintaining and upgrading municipal infrastructure to serve local residents and businesses and to encourage growth” - focuses on upgrading the wastewater treatment facility. One of the directions is to reach an operating intake capacity of 1,300 cubic metres per day. Others, like “township will explore potential solutions for the expansion of the medical centre,” are less clear, but that was by design, according to Winegard and Davidson. “[The strategic plan] is supposed to be a motivator,” explained Winegard, of Winegard Consulting.
Davidson added council wants the strategic plan to be “flexible” so that it stays viable over council’s four-year term and it offers solutions as issues arise. The intent is to have staff annually report to council on the township’s progress towards these goals and council will in turn inform the community with a more clearly defined form of measurement. Winegard added that when future budgets come forward, they would identify how specific items followed the strategic plan. Four residents were in attendance for the public open house. Local resident Lori Woodham asked if the more clearly defined measurements come back in the report annually. Winegard said he expects there to be a separate staff report to identify clearer measurements once the draft strategic plan is more widely circulated and adopted. He also expects subsequent annual reports containing measurements for elements of the strategic plan. With the 2019 budget already passed, Davidson made a point of saying council remains cognizant of funding limitations. Some of the elements in SEE MAPLETON » 3
Land sale for micro cannabis production facility approved Second marijuana facility in industrial park expected to cost about $4 million PALMERSTON – Minto council has approved the sale of a parcel of industrial land here for a micro cannabis production facility. On March 19 council authorized an agreement to sell a 1.73-acre parcel at the back of the Palmerston Industrial Park to Cambridgebased BlackRose Reserve Inc. A micro cannabis facility is restricted to a “cannabis canopy space” up to a total of 2,150 square feet. “This facility would also be organic and focus on recreational cannabis,” stated
business and economic manager Belinda Wick-Graham in a report to council. The report notes discussions with Sean Rozon from BlackRose Reserve Inc. began in May 2018 when Rozon met with Mayor George Bridge, chief building official Terry Kuipers and Wick-Graham to discuss available land for the operation. In January, Rozon offered to purchase the land for $35,000/acre, for a total purchase price of $60,550. The planned facility includes a 5,200ft2 greenhouse (2,150 for cannabis cultivation) and 5,500ft2 for
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as the company grows. “Mr. Rozon has put a really great team together,” said Wick-Graham. Blackrose Reserve is the second company to purchase land for marijuana production at the Palmerston Industrial Park. Krosinski Enterprises Ltd. of Mississauga purchased land in 2017 and has been working with Health Canada on the approvals process. That business is planning construction of a 5,000ft2 processing facility and three 5,000ft2 cultivation greenhouses, to produce medical cannabis and, “as the law permits,” recreational cannabis. The report notes a sitespecific rezoning will be required to allow a canna-
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bis facility on the Blackrose Reserve property, which is not yet fully serviced. “Based on our previous experience with the cannabis licensing process, we understand the length of time it takes to become a licensed producer (18 to 24 months); as such we are comfortable selling these lands at the back of the industrial park,” WickGraham stated. BlackRose Reserve Inc. has agreed to pump sewage to the existing manhole and when the sewage lift station is installed the business would be connected at the Town of Minto’s cost, as the lot is being sold as serviced. A tender has been issued to extend the water main and road to the back of the industrial park.
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Although the 10,700ft2 building is 603ft2 shy of the minimum 15% lot coverage, which Graham said, “We’re okay with it” due to the triangular shape of the lot. Costs associated with opening up the back portion of the Palmerston Industrial Park, expected to be included in the 2019 capital budget, are estimated at $200,000 for road work and $35,000 for a water main extension. The project would generate an estimated $27,606 in development charges and “possibly more should development charges increase,” the report states. A motion to authorize the sale was approved unopposed. Councillor Dave Turton was absent from the meeting.
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B Division Champs - Missionary won the ‘B’ Division Stelco Trophy, taking the NDHCL best-of-three final series two games to none over Listowel. From left: front, Brady Franklin, Charlie Wagler, Zach Franklin, Pat Downey and Brady Claussen; back, Matt Duff, Devin McGuire, Jamie Hoelscher, Rick Robous, Pat Landman, Matt Burnett and Dylan Bults. Submitted photo
Carnival number - Performing together at the Harriston Skating Club’s 60th anniversary carnival at the arena in Harriston on March 24 were, from left: Kirby Fisher, Shaelyn Thompson and Emma Martin. Photos by Patrick Raftis
Mapleton council supports move to lifetime dog tag system “As the discussion came up during the budget, I think this program needs a bit of an overhaul to get it a little more cost effective,” said Wright. According to Wright, there are less than 300 dogs across Mapleton that are licensed, though most know this number should be much higher. “I am pretty sure there is more than that,” Wright noted. One of the reasons for the
By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - Council has passed a new canine licensing bylaw that would introduce lifetime dog tags and a one-time enumeration of dogs in the area. Chief building official Patty Wright told council on March 12 it was time for the current bylaw, written in 2002, to receive a complete overhaul ahead of the canine control agreement expiration date on June 30, 2019.
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unlicensed dogs may be the inconvenience of the current system. As Wright wrote in the report to council, “Under the current system, the metal dog tags licenses are disposed of each year, before the end of a useful lifecycle.” It means that every year dog owners have to drive to the township office during normal business hours to get and pay for a new license and tag. However, with the new lifetime tag system, the dog tag license application and payment can be submitted by Canada Post or dropped in the mail slot. Following a question from Mayor Gregg Davidson, Wright clarified the township does not have the capability at this time for the process to be completed online. “The lifetime tag, is that the lifetime of the guy that buys it or the lifetime of
the dog?” asked councillor Michael Martin. "My dog’s got more grey hairs than I do. Is it something that is transferrable with the owner?” Wright clarified that if the dog passes away a resident can come in to the municipal office and sign off saying how the dog has passed. The tag will then be taken out of circulation. When the resident gets a new dog they can call in within seven days, provide a description of the new dog and explain that they will use the old dog tag. The lifetime dog tag system licensing system will come into effect in 2020. The current canine licensing program cost the township $4,500 last year, Wright said. With an enumeration of dogs in the area the new bylaw could increase the
Senior skaters - Among the performers at the at the Harriston Skating Club’s 60th anniversary carnival on March 24 were, from left: Emma Martin, Sammy Lawrence, Shayla Glazema and Camryn McCutcheon.
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Drayton Farm Show presented by Drayton Kinsmen at the PMD Arena, Mar 28: 11am-9pm. Over 100 Exhibitors. Adults $5, Children $2, 8 & under free.
March 29
Alma Optimist Beef BBQ, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Alma Community Centre.
March 30
Celebrate Spring Ladies Day Out & Vendor Fair. A day of workshops, marketplace vendors and creativity. 8:30am-2pm, Drayton Christian Reformed Church (88 Main St. E). $39 tickets, buy online or more info: 519-848-3223. Proceeds to: Beauty for Ashes Transformation House.
March 31
Board Game Cafe hosted by the Wellington Junior Farmers. 5-7pm at the Drayton Ag. Hall, 49 Elm St. Free. All 15-30 yr olds invited to come play a board game with us & learn about the Junior Farmers.
March 31
Jamboree at Palmerston Legion, 1pm. Roast Beef Dinner available at 5pm. Take outs welcome by calling 519-343-3749.
April 1
Challenge Euchre at 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion Upstairs Hall, $5/person, must bring your partner. Light lunch provided. All Welcome.
April 3
Drayton Rotary Club meeting every first Wed. of the month. Meet at Drayton Chop House: supper 6pm, meeting 6:30pm. All welcome. Info: Lorrie 519-998-2154.
April 6
Centre Wellington Singers “Salute to Broadway” at Palmerston United Church, 3:30pm. Tickets $10. Call 519-343-3620 or 519-343-2783.
April 6
Pancake Day & Bake Sale at Palmerston Legion, 9am-1pm. Adults: $8, 12 and under: $5, preschoolers: free. For info call 519-343-3749.
April 9
Bethesda Community Cemetery Annual Meeting, 7pm, Maryborough Terrace (Common Room), 11 Caroline St., Moorefield. Plot holders & interested persons please attend.
April 10
Safe Communities Wellington County Kitchen Table Talk Series: Mental Health. Free event. Creating conversation around mental health & well-being through guided discussions. 111 George St. S., Harriston (Community Centre), 6pm. Pre-register online.
April 12
Moorefield Optimist Dinner & Hypnotist Show with Richard Cole at Moorefield Community Centre, Cocktails 6:30pm, Dinner 7:30pm. Tickets: $40 from a Moorefield Optimist Member. Info: Jeremy 519-616-2095. Proceeds to EmpoWErment Day.
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Town opts not to replace trail bridge Council supports By Patrick Raftis MINTO – Town council here has decided not to replace a bridge damaged by both flood and fire and will permanently close a section of White’s Junction Trail near Palmerston. In a report at the March 19 meeting, Fire Chief/acting CAO Chris Harrow said the section of trail involved has been closed for almost two years, since it was damaged in a major flood in June of 2017. At the time, council directed staff to work with the town’s insurer to replace the bridge. While insurance company adjusters were still assessing the flood damage, “a fire was set on the bridge,” Harrow explained. Although the fire caused further damage, it wasn’t a factor in the claim because the insurer determined the bridge would have to be replaced rather than repaired based on flood damage alone. Harrow stated the affected portion does not affect the use of the main trail. “Staff have heard minimal concerns about this portion of the trail being closed. It has overgrown significantly and would take some
Bridge out - Minto council has decided against replacing this bridge on a secondary segment of the Palmerston Rail Trail. The bridge was damaged in major flooding on June 23 2017. Advertiser file photo significant work to make it passable. It does however, when maintained, create a loop for users of the main trail to utilize,” the report states. The insurance company estimates the cost of replacing the bridge at $135,783. However if opting to replace the bridge the town would be required to cover a $40,000 deductible portion in addition to a $10,000 deductible
fee already applied to other municipal claims from the same flood. Not replacing the bridge would result in a cash payout to the town of about $28,000 after factoring the deductible amount and depreciation of around $68,000, Harrow explained. Councillor Judy Dirksen asked how much of the cash pay out would be used up by the costs of closing the trail.
“We haven’t determined the costs,” said Harrow. “We do have some options on how to remove the bridge that we’re still exploring,” he added. noted, he However, “I don’t imagine it to be a huge number to remove that bridge, definitely not more than (the $28,000 payout),” he continued. “If it’s not open to the public, why would we have to do anything?” asked councillor Mark MacKenzie. Harrow said if the bridge isn’t removed it could eventually fall into the stream and potentially cause flooding to neighbouring properties, “because it would become a dam.” Councillor Ron Elliott said “it doesn’t’ make sense,” to replace the bridge just to keep open a secondary trail that “goes to the same place.” Council passed a resolution to accept the cash payout and close the affected section of trail. In 2017, the town spent $150,000, mostly covered by insurance, to repair a bridge on the main section of the trail. That bridge was damaged in August of 2016 in a blaze that police and fire officials said was deliberately set.
Wellington County bylaw to permit ride sharing program By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - Council here has supported a new county taxicab bylaw that outlines laws around ride sharing. The new bylaw allows ride sharing companies like Uber or RideCo to operate in the county. According to a report prepared by county bylaw compliance officer Kelly-Ann Wingate, Wellington County staff identified the need for a new bylaw due to growth across the county. “To this end, we have reviewed the existing … bylaw and would like to repeal the same and introduce a new bylaw to include vehicles for hire business and all associated amendments,” Wingate stated. Mayor Gregg Davidson added the county has already started talking to potential ridesharing companies. “Uber was asked if they wanted to be part of the program here and they did
not, so there is another company called RideCo out of Waterloo,” he said. That led councillor Michael Martin to ask “what is in it for Mapleton?” He questioned whether it would be of use in rural areas. “I have got to be honest, I had a little bit of a chuckle when I read the heading … before I read this report,” he said. “ I don’t know if you have tried to get an Uber around here. I can’t, not that I really needed it.” Discounted rates Davidson explained, “RideCo will be contracted by the county to provide rides to individuals throughout the county to destinations, so whether they need to go to the doctor or to the court, wherever they need to go, they can call RideCo and get a ride at a discounted rate.” He clarified that at this point the county is putting the bylaw together and still working on an agreement with RideCo.
Lifetime dog tag plan proposed to control canines in Mapleton » FROM PAGE 2
township’s income and make the program revenue neutral. “That is my goal,” explained Wright. The one-time enumeration would be conducted between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31 this year. “Would someone be going door-to-door throughout the entire municipality? Would that be the idea?” asked
councillor Marlene Ottens. “It would be the canine control officer; that would be a requirement in the contract,” Wright confirmed. “It would be negotiated with her in a commissionbased (system) to increase the revenue so if we do this at the beginning of the threeyear term, increase the revenue and then basically after that you’ve got this [life time] tag.”
Councillor Dennis Craven pointed out reports of unlicensed dogs wandering onto people’s properties are regular occurrences. “On Mapleton: What’s Happening? (Facebook group) in the last week there has been at least seven or eight people who have put on there that they have dogs that they found running around on their property, which indicates that there
are more than 300 in this community, because this is just in a small area that they are talking about these dogs running at large,” he said. Proposed new kennel A zoning amendment to permit a dog kennel in Mapleton drew a large crowd to the public meeting. Approximately 16 residents of the township turned out to hear from applicant Lloyd Bauman about his pro-
posed kennel on his 196-acre property along Sideroad 17 outside of Glen Allan. If the amendment is granted, Bauman and his wife Alice are proposing to build a 2,500-square-foot kennel on their farm. Richard Walter, the closest neighbour to the Baumans, who lives 1,100 feet from the spot for the proposed kennel, stated he took no issue with the plan and
the kennel has his support. Neighbour Eleanor Brunhild Miller spoke in opposition to the proposed kennel. She stated she had two major concerns: noise and stray dogs. “We already have problems with dogs in the neighbourhood,” Brunhild Miller said. “It’s a community of dogs that run our neighbourhood,” she added later in her statement.
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the draft might not be feasible within the next four years, he said, like building a bridge walkway connecting the proposed “agrihood” at the Glenaviland development with the river trail. Yet it remained in the draft, along with an entire section on long-term goals for 2040. Amanda Reid, vice president of the Alma Optimist Club, asked when organizations could bring projects to council that could help satisfy goals in the strategic plan to help improve recreational opportunities. Davidson said council plans to reach out to com-
munity groups after the strategic plan is finalized. Early in his mandate, Davidson promised a strategic plan. “We will map out our direction in early 2019 with a strategic planning process that will clearly provide our direction and goals for the next four years,” said Davidson at the inaugural meeting of the new Mapleton council on Dec. 3. On Jan. 11, councillors and some staff members gathered in the council chamber for a strategic planning session with Winegard and Susan Shannon of Winegard Consulting.
It took council two full days working with Winegard consulting to establish the draft as it was presented at the meeting. One section of the plan deals with “maintaining and upgrading municipal infrastructure,” including: - upgrading wastewater treatment capacity to 1,300m3; - upgrading the supply of municipal water; - maintaining the quality of the transportation network; - exploring ways to facilitate the expansion of fibreoptic cable and high-speed internet service; and
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- upgrading municipal structures. “Promoting growth and the expansion of the local economy,” includes: - planning for residential growth resulting from Mapleton’s new wastewater treatment capacity; - upgrading the potential of village downtowns; and - taking steps to encourage more businesses, industries and employment. “Improving recreational opportunities for residents and visitors” includes: - promoting a walkable community; - coordinating and promoting recreation programs
and events; and - delivering access to recreation service and facilities in a consistent manner across Mapleton. “Building and supporting a strong and efficient municipal administration,” includes: - supporting and sustaining a strong municipal staff team; and - pursuing innovative and efficient administrative practices.
“Planning for a sustainable financial future” includes: - increasing property tax rates annually at the rate of inflation; - following the Asset Management Plan update to evaluate the option of a dedicated property tax levy for the update of roads, bridges, etcetera; and - increasing wastewater charges annually at the rate of inflation.
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#Everyone’s a critic Premier Doug Ford apparently feels mainstream journalists have become irrelevant because he can speak directly to Ontarians through social media. Speaking at the annual Manning Networking Conference, a gathering of conservatives, on March 23, Ford said the mainstream media no longer matters because, “Now there’s social media so we’re circumventing the media through our social media.” At the risk of sounding irrelevant like the rest of the mainstream media (MSM) hangers-on, I would normally take issue with Ford on this pronouncement. It’s tempting to argue that most Ontarians, even conservatives thinkers, probably like a bit of perspective with their news. Government-issued missives, whether they take the form of press releases, tweets or Facebook posts, tend to skim over details like costs and consequences of government programs and policies, focusing only on the most positive. Heck if you wanted “sunny ways” you’d be a Liberal, right? But maybe Ford’s on to something? Perhaps he’d get a fairer shake in the Twitterverse? Well, maybe? Here’s a few samples of what’s being said about the Ontario government in that forum. In response to a recent tweet from government propaganda producer Ontario News Now about ending the cap and trade program, one quick-witted twerp (Tweep? What do we call these people?) responded, “Wow what a bargain stealing the future from the next generations was! I’ll have 5 WHOLE DOLLARS EXTRA A WEEK!” In response to a tweet from Ford himself about “productive discussions on priorities for the City of Toronto — including transit, housing and public safety,” we found, “‘Productive discussions’ In other words: ranged from euphemistic doublespeak to talking point gibberish.” Also, it turns out, maybe not everyone appreciates the social messaging approach, hence: “5 Tweets and it’s not even noon. #DespicableDoug is paying someone a hefty salary to do so many social media updates. Oops...I mean WE are paying someone’s salary to take pics of this (name too rude for a family publication) and upload all day.” And it’s not just Ford taking the social media heat. In an interview last week with a no doubt duplicitous MSM outfit, education minister Lisa Thompson was somehow tricked into stating Ontario students are lacking coping skills and “resiliency.” Which might have been fair enough if she hadn’t added, “So by increasing class sizes in high school we’re preparing them for the reality of post secondary as well as the world of work.” This sorry attempt at spin inspired the enterprising satirists at The Beaverton to set up #moreresiliant which produced such gems as: - Lisa Thompson announces 1st annual Hunger Games to make Ontario high school students #MoreResilient; - Bring peanuts back to the cafeteria! Make kids #moreresilient against anaphylaxis; - Doug Ford to reintroduce bullying into the Ontario school curriculum. “Back in my day everyone was bullied and we turned out fine,” Ford says #moreresiliant; - Hire bigger teachers for the bigger class sizes; and - Ontario school children to brew $1 beer in chemistry class. #MoreResilient. So it turns out MSM shills may be vicious, but on social media, everyone’s a critic. You can run #DespicableDoug, but you can’t hide.
All-Ontario champs - The Minto Mad Dogs Pee Wee Rep squad are Ontario champions. The Mad Dogs beat the Lucan Irish three games to one in the OMHA final series. Minto won the fourth game of the series by a score of 6-0 in Palmerston on March 24 to claim the title. From left: front, Etienne Glaude, Owen Schneider, Clayton More, Adam MacRobbie, Nate Binkley, Quinn Habermahl, Reed McBeth, Taran Langella and Cole Kuipers; back, Grant Habermahl, Ethan McCarey, Mike MacDougall, Logan Rogers, Evan De Groot, Jason Schneider, Brody Kleist, Denver Hill, Taryn Sinclair, Kyle Ellis and Ian McCarey. Submitted photo
Bridge says federal budget will benefit municipalities By Patrick Raftis MINTO – The federal budget delivered last week by the Liberal government bodes well for municipalities, said Mayor George Bridge. “I think it a pretty positive budget and I like the fact that they’re looking at the municipal governments as a true partner, coming to us and doing things with us,” said Bridge, who represents the County of Wellington as a director of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). The budget includes $1.7 billion over the next 13 years to support the government’s Connect to Innovate program, and develop a new Universal Broadband Fund. When added to potential investments of $1 billion from the Infrastructure Bank, $2 billion in private sector investment and the CRTC’s $750 million Broadband Fund, the government is collectively looking to invest approximately $5 or
$6 billion in Canada’s national broadband infrastructure. The government also committed to a one-time doubling of the municipal share of the federal gas tax, funds local governments can use for infrastructure projects of their own choosing. “We were quite pleased with what’s come out of the federal budget. They obviously listened to us really well,” said Bridge. “Those are a lot of the [things] that we asked for, the broadband one being the big one. It could be as high as $6 billion if you look at the numbers.” Bridge noted FCM was pushing for a $4 billion federal commitment on broadband over the next decade. “They’ve certainly come close to that, if not exceeded it,” he said. Bridge, who has also been working with the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus on the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology initiative, said extending broadband further into rural areas is
imperative in today’s economy. “It’s another piece of infrastructure that is a necessity,” he stated. “You need to have rural broadband connectivity to make sure the economy keeps rolling in our area.” Bridge said the gas tax increase will allow municipalities to move forward with some projects that have been held up in previous years “So that’s a big bonus for us and for the county … We might be able to do some projects we’ve been putting off.” Bridge said municipalities have been pushing for “sustainable” as opposed to project-based funding from upper tier governments and he hopes the gas tax boost is an indication the idea is gaining momentum. “If we can prove that we can do a good job of it this year, then maybe it’s the route they will go,” he suggested. One downside to the bud-
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Massive map - Wellington County councillor Dave Anderson and Minto councillor Jean Anderson recently donated a massive map of Wellington County to the Town of Minto. The map is a copy of an 1861 map created by public land surveyors from Orangeville. The map shows lots and lot-owners throughout the county at the time. Dave notes he first saw the map at the County of Wellington Museum and Archives and said a similar one is on display in the Town of Erin. “I thought it would be fitting to be here ... and we’re just happy to give it to the town,” he stated. Mayor George Bridge presented the Andersons with a plaque recognizing the contribution, which will be displayed with the map at the Minto administration centre. Submitted photo
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CLIFFORD - Seniors Centre for Excellence program co-ordinator Helen Edwards welcomed 42 people to the lunch and learn program on March 15 at the community hall in Clifford. Donna Gingrich prepared a meal of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, cauliflower bake, bean salad and rolls, with cherry pie and peanut butter banana pie for dessert. Guest speaker Cathy Wiebe, from Wellington Waste Management, discussed the blue box program which started in 1987. She explained what items were acceptable for the blue boxes and how items are recycled. One landfill site exists in Wellington County to accept all the waste gathered at six waste facilities. The sites accept paper products and food containers for recycling, tires, hazardous waste, wood and brush, textiles/clothing, scrap metal, electronics, and garbage. Follow the three Rs to reduce, reuse, and recycle, Wiebe urged. She also urged everyone to reduce waste by buying items with less packaging, repurposing items, such as turning water bottles into bird feeders and loaf pans into organizers. She asked everyone to sort paper products and food, beverage, and liquid containers into two separate blue boxes. The disposal trucks contain divided hoppers/
Managing waste - Cathy Wiebe of County of Wellington Solid Waste Services, centre, was thanked by Seniors’ Centre for Excellence program co-ordinator Helen Edwards, right, and volunteer Mary Cain for her presentation on the blue box program on March 15 at the community hall in Clifford. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead bins where the papers and plastics are sorted. Wellington recycles magazines, directories, books, household paper, egg cartons, takeout trays, tubes, rolls, kraft paper, paper bags, newspapers, flyers, and cereal boxes, but not the bags inside that hold the cereal. They prefer cardboard boxes flattened, bundled, and tied with string and set between two blue boxes. They will accept: drink boxes and cartons, but not disposable cups; plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, but no plastic bags, which get caught in the sorting machine; plastic clamshells, planter pots, planter trays, but no Styrofoam of any kind; all glass bottles, glass jars, but not drinking glasses; and metal cans, foil,
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Mamma: In the Meantime exhibit Local program offers youths cash to start summer business explores challenges of aging ABOYNE – Mamma: In the Meantime is a powerful new exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives that explores the challenges of aging, caregiving and living with dementia. Through a series of photographs, paintings and videos, Durham artist Tony Luciani, a former Harriston resident, tells the story of his mother, Elia, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2014. Luciani’s photographs have caught international attention and have inspired both a TEDx talk and a CBC documentary. “This project delves into her dementia and the angst she feels about being old now,” reflects Luciani. “It also speaks about life, love, endurance and willpower. It talks about the love a mother and child have in sharing moments that are too quickly vanishing.” Many photographs are on loan from the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce (ASGB).
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Connects Partnership (SCP) consisting of Brockton, Hanover, Minto, Wellington North and West Grey, along with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), is launching the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP). The Saugeen SSUP will provide the opportunity for are students in Grades 6 to 12 to try self-employment during their summer holidays, July and August.
Powerful exhibit - Through a series of photographs, paintings and videos, artist Tony Luciani tells the story of his mother, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2014. An exhibit of Luciani’s work will open at the museum on April 11. Submitted photo “It is our sincere hope that this tremendous work can help create greater awareness and reduce the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,” says ASGB executive director Stephen Musehl. “We need to create an environment where people
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A similar program was launched in Norfolk County in 2016 and has been recognized with multiple awards at both provincial and national levels. It was also a finalist in the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award for best achievement in the province. “We are so grateful that Norfolk County and the person who created the program, Jerry Sucharyna, have allowed us the opportunity to replicate SSUP here in the
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ing 15,000 long-term care beds in five years, bringing the total number of allocated beds to 7,232. “We are proud that in just nine months, our government has fulfilled almost half of our commitment toward new long-term care spaces in Ontario over five years,” said Elliott. “As we move forward to modernize our public health care system, the people of
Revamped competition features $27,000 in cash and prizes MINTO - The PitchIt! Plan Business Minto Competition started in 2012 in an effort to grow small businesses in Minto and increase awareness of the resources available. In 2019 the town, in partnership with LaunchIt Minto and sponsors, is launching PitchIt! 2.0.
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Of the 16 projects, representing 1,157 new long-term care beds announced, PerthWellington will receive 41 beds over three different projects. Royal Terrace in Palmerston will receive 29 new beds. Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre in Mount Forest will receive nine beds. Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton will receive three beds.
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