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Mapleton council opposed to proposal requiring regular pump-out of septic tanks By Patrick Raftis
Flood preparation - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) hosted a public open house on “Preparing for Flooding in Drayton and Mapleton Township” on March 23 at the PMD arena. On hand to answers questions from local residents were representatives from the GRCA, WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health, Insurance Bureau of Canada, Office of the Fire Marshall, Wellington County Emergency Management Services and Mapleton Township emergency responders and planners. From left: GRCA water quality engineer Mark Anderson, Drayton resident Brian Whale, GRCA director of engineering Dwight Boyd, and GRCA senior water resources engineer Scott Robertson check maps of the flood plains in the Drayton area. Information was also available on the flood warning system, how to reduce risks to property and what to do after a flood. More information on flooding is available to residents at www.grandriver.ca. About 10 members of the public attended the event. Photo by Caroline Sealey
MAPLETON – Council here is backing a resolution calling on the province to abandon plans to require property owners to pump out septic tanks every five years. Council supported a resolution from the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria calling on Minister of Municipal Affairs Bill Mauro, to rescind proposed Building code change B-0809-03. “Most of rural Ontario and much of small town, urban Ontario use septic systems. The variables affecting the need to pump out a septic tank are quite numerous,”
By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Building in the township is “booming,” declared Mayor Neil Driscoll after council was presented with figures showing construction values are up for the second month in a row. Chief building official Patty Wright presented council with a report on March 14 indicating 16 permits were issued in February for construction valued at $1,768,000, generating fees of $16,752.
In February 2016, 25 permits were issued for construction valued at $1,715,100, generating fees of $19,572. To date in 2017, 30 permits have been issued for construction worth $3,701,000, netting fees of $39,995. After the first two months of 2016, 34 permits had been issued for construction valued at $3,007,100, bringing in $29,254 in permit fees. Wright noted permit fees for the current month are above the five-year average.
“The five-year average of fees collected by the building department for the month of February is $13,828, therefore the current month is above the five-year average,” she stated in a written report. “Year-to-date numbers range from $9,117 to $44,700 over the past five years and the average of fees collected to date from 2011-2015 is $25,529. The current year-todate is within the five-year range and above the five-year average.”
cumstance to address local potential problems and not by any universally-applied directive from the province.” Gibson added, “In many cases, the drivers of these regulations are cottager associations, conservation authorities and municipalities who are acting to preserve lake and river water quality and they have done so of their own accord and not by any regulation from the province.” Councillor Lori Woodham requested the correspondence be put on the agenda. “In looking at this, if things are broken why do we need to fix them?” she wondered.
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states a letter from Head, Clara and Maria Mayor Jim Gibson. “Those who operate their systems carefully can go for many more years than five without pumping the septic tank because the variables are in their favour. This proposed change in these cases is fixing something that is not broken. Creating regulation to force people to pay for a redundant, unnecessary service is incomprehensible. “Many municipalities have septic tank pump out bylaws that address potential problem areas with malfunctioning septic systems and the need for these bylaws have been driven by local cir-
DRAYTON - A Google search and a chance meeting with a traveller were the two key factors involved in a former Stirton resident embarking on an unforgettable adventure. Kay Ayres, guest speaker at the March congregate dinner hosted by the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence in Drayton, shared details about her trip of a lifetime. “I wanted to see polar bears and it was the right time for me,” said Ayres. “I Googled polar bears and found that Churchill,
Manitoba would be the place to go. Before booking the trip, I met a lady from Le Pas, Manitoba at the airport KAY AYRES in Cuba, who told me to take my trip in the summer to avoid the winter weather. All I would have to deal with was bugs.” Ayres flew into Winnipeg and spent the night there. The following morning she took a six-seater float plane to Churchill, Manitoba. Access
to Churchill is by train or plane. Residents of the town own vehicles as a safety precaution due to polar bears. “It is easier to drive in the town than to walk and face a polar bear. No one locks their vehicle as they are a refuge in case a polar bear appears. Guards carrying guns patrol the town and shoot their guns off to scare the bears away,” Ayres said. “Halloween is a difficult time for the community as children want to be out trick or treating. (But) polar bears are attracted to any sign of food including an empty SEE NORTHERN » 3
Driscoll feels township making progress on funding matters Provincial officials seem ready to listen on rural municipal issues By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Mayor Neil Driscoll says provincial politicians are starting to respond positively to the township’s concerns about funding for rural municipalities. The mayor noted separate grants covering 90 per cent of a bridge project on Sideroad 17 and up to $250,000 in funding for renovations at the Maryborough Community Centre are two examples indicating recent lobbying efforts may be paying off. A delegation from
Mapleton met with municipal affairs minister Bill Mauro at the Ontario Good Roads Association convention in Toronto from Feb. 26 to March 1. It was the latest in a series of delegations from the township at municipal conventions, where local officials get a chance to meet face to face with provincial ministers. At the March 14 Mapleton council meeting, councillor Lori Woodham said the mayor did a good job of presenting Mapleton’s case that the tax system unfairly penalizes rural municipali-
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25%, meaning farmers pay property tax on only 25% of the assessed value of their property. That means the cost of providing the rebate, once shared province-wide, now falls on the non-farm municipal tax base, a policy that hits heavily-agricultural municipalities like Mapleton hard. In an interview, Driscoll said while the government might not be ready to revise the tax system to benefit rural municipalities, provincial officials seem more willing these days to work with them on funding issues.
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“I think they’re realizing the position the farm tax rebate puts municipalities in,” Driscoll said. Upon returning from previous delegations, Driscoll has stated he was told “your people are taxable,” in response to his concerns about funding. This time, he said Mauro has facilitated an upcoming meeting with infrastructure minister Jeff Leal, to talk about Mapleton’s issues regarding wastewater treatment. Development in the township has been stalled for years due to wastewater
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capacity issues. Rather than meeting in a convention setting as one in a series of delegations, Driscoll said he has been invited to Leal’s office in Queen’s Park. “I do believe our delegations are being heard and we’re finally getting call backs on our presentations,” Driscoll told council. He also commended provincial officials for taking the time to hear delegations. “I just give them credit for sitting there all day and every 15 minutes there’s a new group with a new ask,” said Driscoll.
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WOAA champions - The Drayton Defenders Novice Rep hockey team defeated Central Perth in Game 5 of the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) series by a score of 6-2. Officials note it was an intense series but the Defenders came through due to “unstoppable” teamwork, taking home the title of WOAA Champions. From left: front, Ethan Culling, Jaxon McGuire, Owen Ottens, Levi Koochma, Cody Frook and goaltender Tyler Norris; centre, Simon Grasman, Evan Hillis, Mya Slot, Emmett Colwill, Sam, Mirda and Carter Murray; back, assistant coaches Rich Colwill, Mark Grasman, trainer Scott Koochma, assistant coach Devon McGuire and coach Mike Norris. Submitted photo
Mapleton backs call for funding of fire department infrastructure MAPLETON - Mapleton council is backing a call for provincial funding for fire department infrastructure. On March 14, council voted to support resolutions from the Municipality of Port Hope, Township of Muskoka Lakes and McKellar Township calling on the province to recognize the municipal fire service
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Fabulous ‘50s - Drayton and District Figure Skating Club members presented their annual carnival on March 11 at the PMD arena. The theme “Rock the Ice” featured performances from decades in the 1900s. Skaters representing the 1950s dressed in poodle skirts and sweaters with the boys dressed in leather jackets and jeans. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Wellington Junior Farmers’ spaghetti supper aids food banks DRAYTON - It is now the time of year when Wellington Junior Farmers come together to help provide residents in Wellington County with a little cheer - and spaghetti. “Similar to past years this spaghetti dinner will help bring the community together to help provide hungry residents with food,” organizers stated in a press release. Now in its 10th year, the supper has brought in almost
for five-year-olds and under. Guests are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank and there will be lots of raffle prizes to win, officials say. For more information or tickets email wellingtonjuniorfarmers@gmail.com or call Katherine @ 519-323-7294. “Thank you to our many sponsors for helping us make this possible,” the Junior Farmers state.
Palmerston industrial lot sold to developer By Patrick Raftis MINTO – A local developer has purchased an acre of land in the Palmerston Industrial Park and plans to construct a 6,000-squarefoot building with four
1,500-square-foot rental units. James Horrigan, owner of JP Horrigan Investment Ltd., agreed to pay the full asking price of $15,000 for the land. “This is a straight forward offer at asking price with the proposal to construct a build-
Writing Your Own Life Story Friday April 7th • 12:00 p.m. Drayton Reformed Church 74 Wellington Street S, Drayton People of all faiths welcome! Presentations are free and begin at 12:30pm; if you would like to stay for lunch, catered by Donna Gingrich the cost is $10. Please register by calling 519.638.1000. Join Donna Mann as she shares how therapeutic writing your life story can be and how everyone has a story to tell. Donna will share how her years as a pastor helped to create her story and tips on how you can too.
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ing slightly below our covenant. There are no issues with the proposed use of the building,” stated business and economic manager Belinda Wick-Graham in a report to council on March 21. “His build is just under our development covenants by about 200 square feet, so we don’t have a problem with that,” Wick-Graham told council. She noted the closing date
on the transaction is April 15 and Horrigan, who owns Jemstones Restaurant in Clifford and Fordwich-based J.E.M Polydoor Co., is “keen to get going as soon as possible.” Mayor George Bridge called the pending development “good news,” noting, “It’s another unit in the industrial park and I like the fact that it’s four units that we can get small businesses in. We do need that.”
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March 31 - Alma Optimist Beef Barbeque, 4:30pm, Alma Community Centre. Proceeds to Empowerment Day for Wellington County students. Information Jim 519-846-5124. April 1 - Pancake Day, Palmerston Legion, 9 am - 1 pm. Adults $8, Children $5 (5-12 yrs), preschoolers free. Pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit. April 3 - Challenge Euchre, Palmerston Legion Upstairs Hall,7:30 pm. $5/person, MUST BRING YOUR PARTNER. Light lunch provided. ALL Welcome. April 7 - Writers Unite, monthly meeting, 7:30pm. Studio Factor building, 24 Wood Street, Drayton. Everyone welcome. Glynis 519-638-3215. April 8 - Jam at the Drayton Legion, 2pm, 15 Elm Street. Bring an instrument and join in the fun. This is a licensed event. April 10 - Monthly meeting Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society, 7:30 pm Drayton Agricultural Building, 49 Elm Street. Everyone welcome. Info Arlie 519-638-3323.
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candy wrapper.” The polar bear population ranges from 20,000 to 25,000, with two thirds of the population in the Churchill, Manitoba area. Polar bears are at the top of the food chain and have no natural predators. Attacks only occur on the species if they are aged, ill or dying. Their diet consists mainly of seal, which they consume in large amounts before winter to build up their bodies’ fat deposits. Hunting seals becomes impossible when waterways freeze over. A marine mammal, the polar bear has the ability to swim up to 1,500km before seeking land. A female gives birth every three years to one cub. Moisture around the polar bear’s eyes attracts bugs in summer which can becomes an annoyance. Polar bears are only white in colour. After her stay in Churchill, Ayres made her way to Seal Heritage River
Lodge, north of Churchill. The lodge is open to tourists for six weeks in the summer and six weeks in the fall and can accommodate 15 guests. Surrounded by rough terrain consisting of rocks, musk, few wildflowers and Hudson Bay, Ayres commented that the sunsets were beautiful and the air was crisp, clean and pure, with air temperatures ranging from 65 to 75F. The lodge took extra safety precautions because of the large polar bear population in the area. “It was hard getting used to the men at the lodge carrying handguns, knives and bear spray while inside the lodge. Outside of the lodge the hand guns were exchanged for rifles. Something I’m not used to,” Ayres said. Barred windows covered shutters open only in the daylight hours and spikes were driven through the lodge’s front door from the inside to discourage bears from trying to enter the premises. A fenced compound surrounded the lodge allowing staff
and visitors to walk safely outside. During day trips outside of the lodge, guests were accompanied by armed guides. “When the traveller I met in Cuba told me I would only have to deal with bugs in July and August, she neglected to tell me how bad it really was. Even though I was wearing a bug jacket, a bug hat with nets, long sleeves and long pants, I got bit. The scars from the bites are still on my legs today,” Ayres said. The bugs did not discourage Ayres from taking tours around the area. A picnic excursion focused on seeing moose, found Ayres riding on a wagon pulled by an ATV. In order to see moose the group was taught to do the “moose dance” by raising and waving their hands in the air. Unfortunately, they only attracted one small moose. A second excursion found Ayres in a boat on Hudson Bay in search of beluga whales. A sound machine tied to a rope was dropped
over board in order to attract the whales to the area. Guests of the lodge had the option to swim with the whales. Although Ayres did not take the option because of the cold water, other guests donned dry suits and floats,
and with a rope tied around their ankles as a safety precaution, used a snorkel, while swimming amongst the whales. Humming is also used as an attraction tool and can bring the whale close enough that some whales
have touched a human’s face and head. “I would encourage anyone interested in a northern adventure to take a trip to Canada’s north. It is one trip that you will never forget,” Ayres said.
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NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS - ENTRANCE PERMITS PURSUANT to Township of Mapleton Policy PWD 01.01, please take notice of the following: • The Council of the Township of Mapleton deems it to be in the public interest to adopt policies to maintain the proper drainage of roads and ditches within the Township, and to address safety issues relative to ingress and egress on Township roads. • Therefore, no person shall construct any driveway, laneway or other form of access from a roadway to either public or private property without first obtaining an entrance permit from the municipality. If any person does not obtain an entrance permit, the municipality shall remove any material or objects placed on municipal property and/or otherwise disable the access to the municipal road and no permit shall be given until all of the expenses incurred by the Municipality in doing so have been reimbursed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this policy is available at the Township of Mapleton Public Works Department, 519.638.3313 extension 28.
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Community donation - Drayton-based Edge Mutual Insurance Company donated funds for the purchase of a combination tool to be used by the Mapleton Fire Department’s Moorefield station. On hand for the March 22 presentation were, from left: Moorefield station Captain Andy MacDonald, Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson, Edge Mutual president Ruth Donkersgoed and deputy chief Tom Wood. “Edge Mutual wanted to give back to the community and the company decided this tool would be something that every person could need,” Donkersgoed said. The battery-operated combination tool consists of a spreader and a cutter. The compact unit weighs 34 pounds and has a maximum cutting pressure of 8,360 pounds. The portable tool has the ability to cut and spread steel, saving time and manpower in rescue situations. Photo by Caroline Sealey
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2017-005 CONCESSION SERVICES FOR DRAYTON AND MOOREFIELD BALLPARKS The Township of Mapleton will receive written proposals from interested Individuals, Organizations, or Businesses for the provision of Concession Services for Drayton and Moorefield Ballparks for the 2017 Sports Season. Interested parties should provide a written proposal for supply and delivery of food services to meet evening and weekend demands for various minor softball, adult and recreational programs and any other such event as negotiated with the Township, between the months of May through September of 2017. Please indicate in your proposal if you would like a two (2) year lease. A copy of the Terms and Conditions of the Lease Agreement are available at the Township Office or by email (rhurren@mapleton. ca). Should you have any questions please contact Parks, Cemeteries, and Facilities Coordinator Richard Hurren at (519) 638-3313 or via email rhurren@mapleton.ca. All proposals should be returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Request for Proposal 2017-005 - Concession Services” and received at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Offices located at 7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
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Legion competition - Drayton Legion Branch 416 Youth Education Representative Mary Miller, right, presented certificates and monetary prizes to winners of the annual Legion Remembrance Day Poster and Essay Competition at Community Christian School on Feb. 28. Winners in the intermediate essay category were, from left: 2nd Gena Koetsier, 3rd Kamryn Rumph and 4th Jocelyn DeWeerd. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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A game changer? It appears in the immediate aftermath of the Liberal federal government’s second budget that there are some positive signs for municipalities. Often virtually ignored in national budgets, municipalities will benefit to the point Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Clark Somerville called the budget “a game changer ... because of the tools it gives municipalities to drive growth and a higher quality of life for Canadians.” While much of Somerville’s optimism centres on a plan for transit expansion, that obviously isn’t going to have much impact outside major centres. He also noted elements in the budget create “a real opportunity to address the housing crisis,” and a $2-billion rural growth plan “recognizes that Canada’s future depends on communities of all sizes.” Wellington County Warden Dennis Lever said there is “good news” for the county in the budget’s commitment of about a billion dollars a year for social housing, an area where the county has spent considerable funds in recent years. However, Lever was only cautiously optimistic about the rural growth plan, noting how much Wellington County benefits will depend on how the funding is targeted. “Sometimes we’re included with the rural, sometimes not so much,” he pointed out. Not surprisingly, Perth Wellington’s Conservative MP John Nater stated he is “disappointed” with the budget. Nater’s disappointment stems at least in part from a perceived lack of attention to rural areas. Nater stated he saw “little in tangible support for rural and small-town Canada.” He pointed out no changes were announced to business risk management programs for farmers. That’s a fair criticism, given agricultural organizations have been lobbying for strengthening of risk management supports for as long as there have been agricultural organizations. Nater also said support for rural infrastructure is lacking in the budget and notes the commitment of $2 billion in funding for rural and northern infrastructure, while “welcome,” is spread over 10 provinces, three territories and more than a decade, greatly reducing the potential impact. However, it’s worth noting those funds are in addition to more than $13 billion in infrastructure funding announced in the 2016 budget, making the combined commitment in this area more substantial. Also, the Liberals campaigned on a $60-billion infrastructure program in the 2016 election and have indicated more details of their backloaded program will be revealed in the 2018 budget. While it’s fair enough to question the Justin Trudeau team’s commitment to their campaign promises given their about face on electoral reform, anyone who doubts their commitment to spending money is probably focusing on the wrong planks in their platform. Like any budget, the devil will be in the details that will trickle out in the months to come. However, it appears at first glance to offer some recognition to the important role the municipal level of government plays in delivering key services. A game changer? We shall see.
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Intermediate poets - Intermediate poem category winners from Community Christian School in the annual Legion Remembrance Day Poster and Essay Competition were, from left: 1st Becca Geerlinks, 2nd Lauryn Roubos, 3rd Moriah McCracken. Photos by Caroline Sealey
Junior essays - Winners in the Junior essay category, from left: 1st Elliott Robertson-Lauzon, 2nd Samuel deGelder, 3rd Kiersten Vandenberg (absent for photo) and 4th Tyler Kabbes.
Mapleton Historical Society president Floyd Schieck displays a hooked wall hanging of the Drayton Town Hall that was created by his father Leonard Schieck. At 60 years of age, Leonard retired from active farming and hooked rugs and wall hangings in his spare time. One of his accomplishments in retirement was the hooking of rugs, which were given to his grandchildren as wedding gifts. The wall hanging pictured was designed by Leonard’s two granddaughters. The finished wall hanging was hung in the Town Hall to commemorate Canada’s 100th birthday on July 1, 1967. This work of art hung in the Town Hall on the corner of Wellington and Spring Streets until renovations
were undertaken by the Drayton Festival Theatre. An employee of the theatre alerted Floyd Schieck to the fact that the wall hanging had been removed from its position on the wall and discarded. He retrieved the hanging and has stored it in his barn since that date.
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Vacation Bible School set for July 10 - 14 in Drayton DRAYTON - This summer local churches will once again combine efforts to organize Vacation Bible School (VBS). “Imagine a world where curious kids become handson inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Join us for Maker Fun Factory … Vacation Bible School!” states a press release form organizers, noting the school is open to all children, from those who have completed junior kindergarten to those who have completed Grade 5. Vacation Bible School will run from July 10 to 14 at the Drayton Reformed Church (74 Wellington Street) . VBS is offered free –
through the generosity of the local churches. “This is a wonderful example of how the community of Drayton can work together for the benefit of our children,” organizers state. Kids at Maker Fun Factory will be invited to bring in donated food items for the local food bank as the mission project this year. On the last day of VBS (July 14) at 11am the community is invited to come to the church for the closing program. “This ministry cannot run without lots of wonderful volunteers. Think about helping for a day or two or, even better, the whole week,” organizers state, not-
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Sugar Shack visit - Mapleton Preschool students enjoyed a field trip to Grubb’s Sugar Shack on March 22. Kylie Klassen had a chance to bottle a small jug of maple syrup to take home as Ron Grubb and teacher Joy Murray look on. Submitted photo
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Perfect peace As I look around me, I see a world at war. There are people all over the world shooting at each other. We have the war in Syria. We have a number of armed conflicts in the continent of Africa. Country against country, but even more, the wars are becoming more cultural or religious in nature. But wars aren’t just between nations, they can also exist between people. They may not always use guns, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a war or at least a state
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Veterinarian discusses herd health issues By Caroline Sealey ALMA - One of the guest speakers at the Liquid Feeds International event on March 15 at the Alma Community Centre was Dr. Amanda Topp of Linwood Veterinary Services. Topp’s presentation, titled From the Backroads: A Dairy Vet’s Perspective, focused on herd health consulting and calf health management. “As most of you know, ketosis is the increase of ketones in the blood stream. There are two types, subclinical and clinical,” Topp said. “Subclinical, there are usually no signs. Clinical, results in decreased milk production and weight loss as there is a negative energy balance. The cow cannot keep up and burns back fat, producing ketones and goes on a downward spiral.” Treatments for ketosis include glycol, vitamin D, steroids, intravenous dextrose/insulin, increase in dry matter intake and feeding a
more energy dense ration. “What we call ‘plodding cows’ can show no signs of ketosis but are just not eatDR. AMANDA ing at 100%, TOPP not milking well and just not doing right,” Topp said. “These cows are ones that should be checked.” Loses due to ketosis in a herd are reproductive, milkrelated, death, labour costs, surgery, treatment costs and involuntary culling. Cattle in the high-risk category include two-year-olds, over-conditioned cattle and those in overcrowded pens. Other factors are dystocia, milk fever, lameness and mastitis. Suggested preventative measures are decreased stress, cow comfort, proper ventilation, good quality feed, offering fresh feed more often, pushing feed up more
often and feeding a more energy-dense ration to fresh cows. Choose well-grown heifers with body condition scores less than 3.5, preferred stocking density is 80 per cent, prevent other diseases from occurring and have a transition period to ramp cattle up to a lactating cow diet. Monitor for ketosis and have a healthy relationship with a veterinarian. “Incidences of pneumonia, an inflammation of the lungs, have been on the increase, lately. As with any health issue talk to your veterinarian about a herd health protocol that fits your farm,” Topp said. Signs of the pneumonia include increased temperature and respiratory rate, mucus discharge in the nostrils, depression, sunken eyes and cool ears. Some animals display no signs or may be a little off. Treatments range from antibiotics and steroids to supportive fluids. To prevent pneumonia provide good ventilation, cow com-
fort and apply measures to prevent other diseases from infecting the animal. “Cystic ovaries are common in fresh and older cows impairing reproduction. The cause of cystic ovaries is not fully understood,” Topp said. “Research findings relate the disease to ketosis, heat stress, mycotoxins and genetics. “ Topp suggested the following factors be included in the maintenance of calf herd health on each farm. Provide colostrum to calves. Warmth is essential. Use calf coats if necessary and a deep bedded straw base in pens. Adequate nutrition, vaccination and ventilation are also priorities. Always consult with your veterinarian on calf health. During a question period Topp compared the use of calf hutches to calf pens. “There are benefits to both and good calves can come out of either system. Whatever way suits your farm, use it,” Topp said.
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are not calm in our own circumstances, when we are anxious, when we are stressed, when we lack contentment, this lack of inner peace rubs off on others and results in a lack of peace in relationships. Lack of peace in relationships is because of a lack of inner peace in one person’s life. So what are we to do? The solution is to establish peace with God. That may seem strange but it is so true. When we can find peace with God, we will no longer stress over the unknown. When we have peace with God, we will find a contentment regardless of our life circumstances. Peace with God, though, is not automatic. We may not realize this, but we often do things that offend God. We also sometimes find ourselves ignoring Him and His
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Some ‘good news’ for municipalities in federal budget By Patrick Raftis WELLINGTON COUNTY - Municipal officials say the federal budget released on March 21 contains positive measures, while local MP John Nater is less enthused. Wellington County Warden Dennis Lever said there is “good news” for Wellington County in the budget’s commitment of about a billion dollars a year for social housing, an area where the county has spent considerable funds in recent years. While it remains to be seen how much of the funding Wellington County will receive, Lever said, “it’s definitely a good thing.” The federal budget also includes a $2-billion investment plan dedicated to “the unique priorities of rural, northern and remote communities,” including better transportation links and more reliable broadband internet access. Lever said he can’t comment on the local impact of that funding until more details are available, noting such announcements often target more remote areas. “Sometimes we’re included with the rural, sometimes not so much,” said Lever. Clark Somerville, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, was more effusive in his praise. “This budget is a gamechanger because of the tools it gives municipalities to drive growth and a higher quality of life for Canadians,” said Somerville in a press release. “This budget’s allocationbased transit plan puts
cities in the driver’s seat like never before, it creates a real opportunity to address the housing crisis, and its rural growth plan recognizes that Canada’s future depends on communities of all sizes.” While much of Somerville’s optimism focused on the transit plan, which will primarily impact major cities, he also cited the funding for rural transportation links and more broadband as positive developments. Somerville also pointed out the budget prioritizes climate change, stating, “municipalities will be looking to ensure that investment will be directed toward local projects - to reduce climate-changing emissions, to adapt communities to new weather extremes, and to support other environmental
priorities.” Nater stated in a press release he is “disappointed” with the budget, at least in part because of its lack of attention to rural areas. Nater stated he saw “little in tangible support for rural and small-town Canada.” He pointed out no changes were announced to business risk management programs for farmers, and said support for rural infrastructure is lacking. “In fact, $860 million of funding under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund has not been allocated. This is a disappointment to communities across PerthWellington, which could benefit from much-needed water and wastewater infrastructure,” said Nater. “A commitment of $2 billion in funding for rural and northern infrastructure
is welcome, however when distributed across 10 provinces, three territories, and over 11 years, the significance of the fund is greatly diminished,” he added. “Once again, we see a government giving Canadians empty rhetoric rather than real action,” said Nater. “The deficit is already out of control and getting worse. The Liberal government promised a modest deficit of $10 billion. Today’s budget promised $142.8 billion in new debt over the next six fiscal years. This new debt is simply a tax on our children and their children.” The budget projects a deficit of $23 billion, down from $25.1 billion in the last fiscal update. The deficit is projected to reach $28.5 billion for 2017-18, including
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Timothy Gledhill, Kayla James, Jay T. Schramek and company perform a classic dance number from the Drayton Entertainment production of Singin’ in the Rain. Photo by Hilary Gauld Camilleri
Singin’ in the Rain hits the stage ST. JACOBS - Singin’ in the Rain opened March 27 at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. The classic Singin’ in the Rain captures the historic transition from silent films to new-fangled “talkies.” Hollywood in the 1920s is home to aspiring actresses, zany comedians and a challenging nails-on-a-chalkboard voice.
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Monumental Studios is scrambling to keep up with the times and embrace the chaos of sound film when they convert The Dueling Cavalier into The Dancing Cavalier. In the midst of these comical changes, they realize one of their stars has a grating voice that was made for silent films. Drayton Entertainment officials say this light-heart-
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Good Grief People gently shines a light on the reality and certainty of this final stage of life.” The authors share their own stories and invite readers to a quiet place, “validating their grief and reminding them that they do not walk alone.” Belec’s stories in Good Grief People, include A Beautiful Death – a story about her mother’s last hours; When I Stop Crying – how she grieved after the murder of a friend; Life After Death – what happened after her brother-in-law died by suicide and six other stories. In the book’s foreword, award-winning Elora author and grief counsellor Donna Mann says, “In the darkness of grief, it is comforting to know others have walked down this path before us and that you may find examples of how they managed in some of the stories found in Good Grief People. “You may be at different places. You may be just beginning your journey. Perhaps you find yourself on the long stretch in the middle—where darkness surrounds you. Or
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DRAYTON - Local author Glynis Belec has penned nine stories for Good Grief People and she is also the publisher of the anthology. Her company, Angel Hope Publishing, released Good Grief People after collaborating with five other writers from across Canada: Alan Anderson, Barbara Heagy, Donna Mann, Ruth Smith Meyer and Carolyn Wilker. Good Grief People is an anthology filled with “real stories respecting and affirming the individuality of grief while offering hope and encouragement,” states a press release from the publishing company. “Good Grief People offers no specific formula for grieving but it does offer an opportunity for readers to know they are not alone.” The release continues, “Many of the stories are ... experiences of encounters with a living, loving God. Other stories relay a different kind of grieving and how those who are left behind cope in a crisis. Death is part of life. “In a world that too often avoids talking about death,
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Good Grief gathering - Authors of the anthology Good Grief People, from left: Ruth Smith Meyer, Glynis Belec, Carolyn Wilker, Donna Mann and Barbara Heagy. Absent is British Columbia contributor Alan Anderson. Submitted photo
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