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Veteran politician John Green recognized, roasted at tribute evening by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - One of Wellington County’s longestserving politicians and a man whose name is inextricably linked to community service was honoured, and lightly roasted, at a tribute evening here on April 11. Nearly 200 friends, family, co-workers and cohorts were on hand for the tribute to John Green, which began with a dinner at the PMD arena. Green, who moved to Drayton from the Paisley area in the 1960s, has been involved in municipal politics for 37 years and served on local councils in the former village of Drayton and later the amalgamated Township of Mapleton. Green was a mayor for 22 years and Wellington County warden three times. He served five years on the board of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), four years on the provincial advisory committee on rural planning, six years on the Wellington
Tribute - Surrounded by county staff members, Wellington County CAO Scott Wilson presents former warden and longtime local politician John Green with a gift at a tribute evening at the PMD arena on April 11 to recognize his 37 years in municipal politics. photo by Patrick Raftis County Police Services board and 22 years on the board of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Green’s community involvement has included volunteer work with minor sports, Kinsmen, Palmerston
and District Hospital and the Drayton Community Citizen’s Association. He was also the founding chair of Drayton Entertainment. Green has been honoured with a Kinsmen life membership, Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary, a pro-
vincial citation for contribution to the arts in Ontario and, in 2003, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal. Green served his final term in office from 2010 to 2014, as Wellington County councillor for Ward 2. He served as
finance committee chair during the term, before losing his re-election bid by a narrow margin in the Oct. 25 election. “That might have been the only way dad would actually retire from local politics,” said his daughter, Barbara Jo Green-Roads, who joined the tribute via Skype from her home in Australia. “Dad’s political career has been varied, both in its scope and in its success,” she added. Green’s other daughter, Robyn Green, told the audience she often falls back on one of her father’s guiding principals in her own life. “One of the most valuable lessons I learned from him was that one must remain strong on their own for as long as they can, while at the same time knowing when to ask for help.” Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece presented Green with a certificate from the province recognizing his contribution to local government. “Thirty-seven years in
municipal politics. That’s quite an accomplishment. It really is,” said Pettapiece. Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong said, “For over 35 years you have served the community and the county and contributed a lot – it’s quite remarkable.” Chong noted that in addition to his political work, Green has contributed to community life through various service clubs and a fundraising golf tournament he hosts annually. “There are large numbers of people who have enjoyed a better quality of life because of the work that you contributed.” Longtime friend, former council cohort and fellow Kinsman Ron Ellis said, “If I was going to come up with a word that could describe John the only word I could come up with is involvement.” He added, in addition to Green getting involved in a wide range of organizations and causes himself, “it’s his ability to involve others” that Continued on page 8
Maintenance facility design carries $5.4-million price tag MAPLETON - A township maintenance facility destroyed in a fire in December of 2013 is one step closer to reconstruction at the municipality’s administration headquarters site on Sideroad 16. With the approval of the 2015 budget on March 31, Mapleton council approved a layout design for the new facility, at an estimated cost of $5,433,000, which will be funded through insurance recovery, a municipal debenture and reserves/reserve funds. The township states in a press release existing development charges have anticipated growth-related expansion of the maintenance facility and those funds are also being leveraged for the project. “While the loss of the former Peel shop was a setback to the municipality at the time, council and staff have spent many hours in exploring opportunities for operational and administrative efficiencies and improved accountability in the new shop,”
the release states. Township officials say cost saving measures include: - merging the township’s two maintenance facilities into one. Previously managers had to coordinate two shops both in terms of staff, equipment, tools and maintenance/repair. Proper storage of fleet and equipment will also reduce maintenance costs; - constructing a building of non-combustible materials with a fire suppression system results in approximately $30,000 per year savings in insurance premiums. This is the equivalent of the annual payment for a debenture of $400,000; - improved energy efficiencies (LED lighting, etc.) to reduce energy costs; and - partnering with the County of Wellington in 2016 when the county replaces its Drayton shop on the Mapleton site. A consolidated maintenance facility will result in additional site development costs
and annual operating savings, including shared fuel, sand and salt storage, officials state. Combining the Peel and Maryborough maintenance facilities also eliminates the need for improvements, modification and renovations to the existing Moorefield maintenance facility to ensure health and safety compliance and to meet upcoming Source Water Protection Plan policies. The township is considering leasing the Maryborough facility, which may result in additional income for the township to help offset the cost of the annual debenture repayment. “Our new maintenance facility will provide opportunities for both financial and operating efficiencies in public works and we look forward to the start of construction in the coming weeks,” stated CAO Patty Sinnamon. “Additionally, the concept of a shared public works site with the county Continued on page 8
Skilled animators - Maryborough Public School competed in the Upper Grand District School Board competition for Skills Canada on April 2. The school’s character animation team Madison Martin, Mackenzie Martin, Joanna Cashin and Brianna Flewwelling - created an animated short clip about cooperation. The team placed first and will advance to the Skills Ontario competition at RIM Park in Waterloo in early May. submitted photo More coverage on page 3
Kinsmen to host new Smoke ‘N’ Sounds Festival at Drayton Fairgrounds in July DRAYTON - The Drayton Kinsmen and Kinettes have been very busy service clubs. The recent Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show was well attended by the public and supported by its many exhibitors. “We couldn’t and wouldn’t do a project like this without the support of Mapleton Township. It shows true leadership when a council and its service clubs can work together hand in hand,” club officials state. Members have been working throughout the fall and winter on refurbishing their club room and despite a set back due to a frozen pipe and water damage, they are ready to host
a open house on April 18. Community members are encouraged drop by between 5 and 7pm and support the Kinettes roast beef dinner, available for $10 per person. For those 12 and under the price is $5 and the meal is free for the very youngest. To book your tickets call 519-323-1734 and leave a message or email Wanda at draytonkinettes@gmail.com. The Mapleton Market will be starting up at the agricultural hall (old arena) on May 30 and will run most Saturdays throughout the summer from 8am to noon. To book a table the cost is $20 per week and the club hopes to showcase as
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many local farm fresh and other vendors as possible. To book a market spot contact Gillian or Sara at draytonkinettes@gmail. com. The Kinsmen have embarked on a new venture this year: The Kinsmen Smoke ‘N’ Sounds Festival will be July 10 and 11 at the Drayton fairgrounds. The event will feature a weekend of music, events and great cooking featuring three barbecue classes: - a Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned professional class doing a four-meat cookoff with a total prize package of $4,000. The entry fee is $250 and many from the circuit are
already planning to attend; - a local amateur class twomeat cook-off with the public judging. Entry fee is $75 and the meat is provided; and - a fire department class in a publicly-judged two-meat cook-off. Entry fee is $100 and the meat is provided. While the barbecuing is going on, several other events will be providing entertainment. Moorefield Optimists will be doing a wing and fries night Friday night and on Saturday the Rotary Club food booth will be on the grounds. The Wellington Junior Farmers will be hosting a Farmers Olympics on Saturday afternoon and the
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Kinettes will be entertaining the children at Kinsmen Park after the market closes for the day. A pulled pork dinner will be available from 5 to 8pm hosted by the Drayton Kin family for $15 per person. On Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night will be many local favourite musical performers: The Moore Brothers, Garth Franklin’s bluegrass band, Cowboy Up and Loose Change. The feature act for the Saturday night dance will be Ty Baynton and the City Boys (this is an age of majority event). Camping is available for the weekend; contact draytonfair@
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hotmail.com. All this activity will lead into the Drayton Fair August 7 to 9 hosted by the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society, where local Kin will again be hosting the entertainment tent and sponsoring a class at the tractor pull. With a very busy summer coming up, Drayton Kinsmen and Kinettes are encouraging everyone to come out and support their many events and learn about the numerous projects the groups are working on. “Kinsmen and Kinettes are making Mapleton a better place to live and raise a family,” club officials state.
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Flower making - The March meeting of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society was out of the ordinary; instead of learning about plants and flowers members learned to make flowers. Hannah Veld demonstrated the art of making flowers using sugar paste and food colouring. She made a variety of flowers and leaves using various tools, then challenged members to make one. During the business meeting the group was reminded to renew membership for $8 annually and to encourage others to join, even if they can’t make the meetings, as the community benefits from the monetary support. At the April 28 meeting, a representative from Lee Valley Tools will show the group some new products. Members and non-members are welcome. submitted photo
Pilot program provides laptops for students through local libraries GUELPH - Upper Grand students without reliable internet access at home have a new way to access school work and do research in three Wellington County communities. Public libraries in Drayton, Palmerston and Mount Forest have been equipped with Chromebook laptops that students can use in the library or borrow for seven days. Through the library wireless network students can access their homework and assignments on UGCloud, and do research through UG2GO and the Internet. In a partnership with Wellington County Library Services, the Upper Grand District School Board placed a set of five Chromebooks in each of the three libraries. The laptops are for the exclusive use of UGDSB students of all ages. “In recent years residents in Wellington County have had more opportunities to access residential broadband networks, but we know it is not
available in all areas, nor is it affordable for all families,” said Brent McDonald, superintendent of education responsible for information technology. Wellington County Library Services welcomes the opportunity to improve services for students. “Wellington County libraries are pleased to partner with the school board in this new initiative,” said chief librarian Murray McCabe. “Our modern library facilities throughout the county have the latest in technology along with welcoming staff that will make this partnership a success.” McDonald said, “We’re starting with three libraries as a pilot project. If our students make good use of the resources and our library partners agree, we’ll consider expanding the initiative to other libraries serving rural areas.” The libraries chosen for the pilot have evening hours until 8pm three nights a week, and Saturday hours from 10am to 3pm.
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not welcome any new donors to that clinic, we certainly had a lot of donors re-book into the May 25 clinic. There is certainly room for more, as we have 37 appointments open for that clinic,” Cairns added.
by Caroline Sealey ALMA - Henry Van Ankum, past chair of the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), and communications coordinator Erin Calhoun gave a presentation on the organization at the March meeting of the Alma Women’s Institute. Van Ankum chaired the GFO for three years. He is a cash cropper and raises pigs with his wife, Susan, and their children on a farm near Parker. “I decided if I am going to farm, then I have to take an active role in making agriculture a better business for all farmers,” Van Ankum stated. “As I am a cashcropper, I chose to become involved with the Ontario Wheat Board, which eventually became part of the GFO.” The GFO is comprised of 28,000 Ontario farmers that grow corn, soybeans and wheat on five million acres. Yields from this acreage include: - corn, 5.5 million tonnes; - soybeans, 2.3 million tonnes; and - wheat, 1.5 million tonnes. In addition to traditional livestock feeds, many everyday products are made from these three grains. Some examples are crayons, flour, car parts, tofu and medicines. In January 2010 the GFO was formed with the amalgamation of the Corn Producers Association, Ontario Soybean Growers and Ontario Wheat Marketing Board. The initial process began in 2006 to make one organization that worked effectively and efficiently for farmers. Van Ankum was a member of the transition team. The GFO employs 35 people at its Guelph offices and has one employee in the Ottawa area that works with federal issues. The GFO’s mission is to create an innovative and successful environment that will allow farmer members the opportunity for profitable growth. Their vision is to drive the Ontario grain industry to become a global leader. The organization is made up of 15 districts with 150 del-
Monthly meeting - Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) past chair Henry Van Ankum and communications coordinator Erin Calhoun attended the monthly meeting of the Alma Women’s Institute on March 19. Van Akum’s presentation covered the formation and role of the GFO in agriculture today. photo by Caroline Sealey
egates in Ontario. Van Ankum is the director of District 10, Wellington, Grey and Bruce. Districts are based on acreage and yield information of the three crops. Van Ankum chaired the organization for a three-year term, stepping down in February 2014. “I am very appreciative of my wife, Susan, my children and dad for filling in for me when I was travelling with the GFO. I couldn’t have done it without their continued support,” Van Ankum said. A mandatory fee of $1.65 per acre for any corn, wheat, and soybeans sold to a licensed facility is collected by the GFO, which strives to improve agriculture, invest in research, solve existing problems in the field and find new markets and uses for grain. The group is committed to each farm member, people, results, innovation, honesty and integrity, says Van Ankum. Key areas of focus are:
- research and innovation; - market development; - wheat marketing; - advocacy; and - communication and public relations. “Our new promotional material is titled, ‘Good In Every Grain,’ which replaces the ‘Farmers Feeds Cities’ logo. The GFO has a 53-foot trailer that it uses to educate the public on the importance of agriculture,” Van Ankum stated. In early 2012, protecting
pollinators became an important issue involving the GFO. High numbers of bee deaths are thought to be caused by the use of insecticide coating on seeds being planted by air seed planters using an air vacuum. The vacuum moves seed from the tank to the ground. Exhaust from the vacuum motor and dust from the coated seed drifted to the field edges where bees were looking for feed sources. GFO officials say they reduced the risk by adding a wax based powder to the seed to reduce the amount of dust. In 2014 the federal government mandated changes to equipment that placed seed straight into the ground, reducing the potential exposure to bees. Van Ankum said, “I understand that the health of bees is a complex issue. Mites have been an issue in recent years and the Ontario landscape contains less acreage in mature hay fields and pastures. Bees use these areas for foraging and pollen collection.” Also noted was the contradicting information that some beekeepers have experienced and some have not. Neonicotinoid seed treatments protect crops from insect damage. Wireworm and seed corn maggots attack new corn seedlings. With the farmers planting 32,000 corn seeds/ acre it is crucial that seedlings grow and develop to ensure a profitable crop. Insecticidal coatings on soybeans are less appetizing to leaf beetles and aphids. These insects can also reduce potential yields if not Continued on page 6
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Thank you, Mr. Green “If you live in Wellington County or Dufferin County or Guelph, chances are your qualify of life is better because of John Green.” The statement by Wellington County CAO Scott Wilson at a tribute to the veteran politician on Saturday night in Drayton marked the second time a speaker had referenced the former, mayor, reeve, warden and county councillor’s impact on the lives of his constituents and those who benefited from his volunteer work. “There are large numbers of people who have enjoyed a better quality of life because of the work that you contributed,” Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Michael Chong told Green. The list of community and county initiatives that have borne Green’s stamp since he came to the community in the 1960s are too numerous to list here. Many were recounted at the April 11 celebration, along with tales illustrating the man’s leadership skills, power of persuasion and gentle humour. Still, there can arguably be no greater tribute than to say that someone has enhanced the lives of those around him. And that certainly can, and has, been said confidently of John Green. Politics is an oft-maligned profession, but one that is all the same vital to the democracy we cherish and, in this challenging field, Green has clearly raised the bar during his 37 years in elected office. “In his quiet and efficient way he’s done nothing but enhance the profession,” said Doug Raycroft, a Middlesex County politician and former president of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Known as much for his volunteerism as his political activities, Green is a holdover from the bygone days when financial compensation for municipal officials made the two pursuits largely indistinguishable. The good news is that while he is currently on the sidelines in terms of local politics, the community will no doubt continue to benefit from his penchant for community service through the various organizations he remains involved with. Here at the Community News we enthusiastically add our voice to the chorus of thanks and well wishes Mr. Green is surely hearing wherever he goes these days. Patrick Raftis
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Every owner of a dog within the Township is required to obtain a license before the 15th day of May, or within 21 days of becoming a dog owner. Registering your dog (s) demonstrates responsible pet ownership and helps with the identification and safe return of your pet.
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making less money than the pay increase handed out at our expense. It’s the taxpayers in our township paying the 6.18% increase, not the employees of the township who don’t even reside here. Trusting someone of the council will address in depth at the earliest convenience. Isabel Grose, Drayton Thanks for egg hunt support Dear Editor: On Saturday, April 4, about 150 children, along with their parents, took part in the Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Mapleton Preschool at the Drayton Kinsmen Park. Continued on next page
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Letters to the Editor Explanation please! Dear Editor: The Sunshine List 2014 lists our Mapleton Township CAO earning $128,783. The Sunshine List 2013 listed her earnings at $105,404. This makes an increase in wages of $23,379 (approximately 20 per cent increase) last year. Would Mapleton Township council members who are elected by the taxpayers please justify to the public why, when we are facing an increase in taxes for the township of 6.18%, way above the inflation rate, this has been passed by council? There are quite a number of people in our township using the food bank and living pay-cheque-to-pay-cheque
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The Community News, Friday, April 17, 2015 PAGE FIVE
MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
The importance of trees Each spring all the municipalities in Wellington County offer free tree seedlings to their residents as part of the Green Legacy of our county. Local newspapers carry information on how to prepare a site for planting, the contact person in each municipality and the dates of distribution. This is part of a program that has been ongoing for a number of years to encourage land owners to reforest areas of their property to provide protection from winds and to slow rain runoff and moisture evaporation from the soil In 1887, one R. W. Phipps of Toronto wrote a letter to “the Editor of the Mail.” In
his letter he stressed the need for Canadian farmers to study how trees influence the fertility of the soil. He believed that while it was necessary for farmers to clear the land in order to grow their crops, it was important to preserve wooded areas. Phipps also recognized a farmer’s financial need to harvest timber while encouraging the preservation of the forest undergrowth by fencing off the area and not using it for pasture. The greater part of Phipps’ letter expounded upon how forested areas store moisture from rain and melting snow, help recharge the water levels in the soil, slow evaporation, and have a cooling effect on
the surrounding area. Unfortunately Phipps and others did not make much of an impression on most Ontario farmers. Most did preserve a small acreage of forest, but with larger machinery, different methods of adding nutrients to the soil, and the demand for higher yields, most deemed it necessary to remove fences and any trees and shrubs growing there. By the 1940s agricultural advisers were becoming concerned about the effects of winds sweeping across the expanses of cleared land. As a student at Drayton High School, where agriculture was a subject on our curriculum, I recall a lesson about how
Stories of women in agriculture have gone untold throughout history DRAYTON - “Women in Agriculture” was the theme of the Mapleton Historical Society’s display at the 2015 Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show on April 1 and 2 at the PMD Arena Complex. “It was our hope at the historical society that we could honour or pay tribute to the many women in the past and today that contribute so much to our township,” said society member Liz Samis in an email to the Community News. Samis noted there have always been many rural women whose stories are untold. “I realized that even today there are still few pictures of us, as farm women, working on the farms, because we tend to be the ones that take the pictures.” Samis said stories of the women who worked and lived on farms are few and far between. “It would be just great if people today would stop and take a few pictures of their family and the work that we do in the township and write down their stories and what they do.” Today, she said, women are involved in all the tasks and management it takes to run a farm. “They drive tractors, run combines, do the books, look after livestock, run the household and look after kids if they have children. Some choose to work off-farm to bring in extra income to support buying the farm in the first place or contributing to the income to just support the family.” In some cases, Samis points out, women are part of a team on a farm but in some cases women run and operate farms themselves, as well as serving on boards and taking part in the community at local, provincially and national levels. “The doors are open for them to play whatever role
winter driving conditions along that stretch. In another area a few rows of corn that were left standing in the field, whether by intent or because of the bad fall weather, had the same effect. Sometimes those of us who live in the urban settlements of the county don’t grasp the importance of planting trees.
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Support for egg hunt appreciated by organizers FROM PREVIOUS PAGE The preschool would like to extend a big thank-you to all of the participants and especially the very generous sponsors of the event. Businesses, like the ones listed below demonstrate an appreciation for families in our community and their generosity makes our community a great place to raise children. Thank you to Mapleton Flooring and Windows,
to improve crop yields by planting trees as wind breaks around the fields. A movie showing how a wind break prevented damage to field of ripe grain emphasized the message. As with most things it has taken a good many years for most of us to recognize just how important trees are in the scheme of things. Take a drive through our township and you will see that the Green Legacy tree planting program is showing results. Trees have been planted and are thriving along small streams and drainage ditches. Green belts have been planted along quite a few line fences between farms. The row of evergreens that have replaced snow fencing on a particularly windy section of road have certainly improved
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
God has a plan? How often do you hear this phrase – “God has a plan”? It is spoken in many different circumstances. Often it is spoken to young people or non-Christians as a way of inviting them to say yes to God and faith, because if you do so you will discover that God has a plan for your life, including a wonderful spouse and great vocation. Sometimes it is used in response to current events in the world, especially outrageous tragedies, as a way of making sense of it all - “oh,
well, God has a plan, He knows what He’s doing”. Very often it is spoken in the context of personal trial and tragedy, when there is accident or illness that endangers life and limb – “we can make it through our Mom’s terminal cancer because we know that God has a plan”. Near as I can tell the concept comes from Jeremiah 29:11 where the prophet Jeremiah is given these words to say to his people who have been dragged into exile by the Babylonians: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” In the following verses Jeremiah continues to
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reassure his people that if they turn back to serving God He will restore their fortunes and bring them back to their homeland. In this original context the assurance that ‘God has a plan’ was spoken not to individuals about their own unique lives and destinies, but to the corporate people of God about their corporate future as God’s chosen people through whom He was planning to bring blessing to all peoples and nations. In that setting then, it was an assurance that God had not forsaken His people nor changed the place they were to have in His plans for all peoples. Moreover the focus of the plan was not for God to fit into the Israelites’ plans, but for the Israelites to fit into God’s plans. It seems to me that too often when we say “God has a plan” we are thinking about it from the human perspective - God has a plan for my life that will bless and enrich my life – rather than “God has a plan which, if I choose to dedicate my life towards, will lead me to experience blessings galore. God’s plan is not about providing me with a blessed and
enriched life. It is about inviting me to be a part of the larger plan God has for His world and its peoples. Another issue I have with the phrase “God has a plan” is it is often spoken as a way of avoiding dealing with painful and difficult issues. In one of my previous congregations a woman had come to our church a few years after her daughter died of a horrible cancer that gradually pushed her esophagus shut. The child died a long, painful and lingering death over many months. At the funeral visitation and service a number of her fellow church members tried to comfort her by saying various versions of “it’s good that we can trust that God has a plan”. Can you imagine hearing that after you have spent months watching your beloved child tortured, literally strangled, by the disease? This woman’s outer response was to say nothing, and her inner response was to scream “if that is the kind of god God is, someone who deliberately tortures little children because of some supposed ‘plan,’ I want nothing to do with him.” This mom did not go back to her church after
the funeral, and found her way to our church after a chance (providential?) meeting with the pastor that preceded me. This pastor caringly entered the pain and agony the mom felt, took the time to lament and pray with her, and assured her that the cancer that had killed her daughter was not God’s plan but a hostile, evil presence. In my pastoral experience I have found that many people would rather believe in a God who is in control and has a plan, and as part of that plan causes/allows all kinds of horrible things to happen to human beings, rather than believe that not all things that happen are controlled by God, that sometimes humans are afflicted by tragic things such as disease, violence, accidents, natural disasters, etc. that come not from God but from forces of evil active in this world. A bit over 30 years ago a horrible tragedy happened on a hay ride hosted by the youth in the congregation I now serve. One youth who had been drinking took some guys in his car and started driving back and forth past the wagons. On one pass the driver turned
Institute members learn about GFO FROM PAGE THREE controlled. Seed coating is a good tool and safer method to use compared to other products that are hazardous to farmers. Other government mandates include large reductions in the use of neonicotinoids by 2015. This concerns the GFO because of the impact on crop yields from unprotected seed, spraying growing crops with insecticides and drift from sprays affecting bee populations. Van Ankum says the organization would like to see a plan that helps bees and provides good insect protection for seeds. The GFO is asking the government to abandon its goal of an 80% reduction in neonicotinoid seed treatments and the guidelines laid out in the Pollinator Health Discussion Paper. They are seeking, through the Pollinator Task Force, a solu-
tion to protect pollinators and the environment, support for the agricultural industry and a working solution recognizing the complexities of grain farming and beekeeping. The GFO formed the Pollinator Task Force to identify opportunities to enhance pollinator and managed bee health; to develop options to work collectively on production and pest management tools that support and promote pollinator health and other important environmental outcomes such as soil erosion and GHG emissions. The Task Force identified five pillars to enhance pollinator health in Ontario and is committed to addressing each: - habitat and nutrition, to ensure adequate and appropriate forage for pollinators; - pesticide exposure, in hive and outside of the hive; - diseases and parasitesaffecting managed bees;
- communication between beekeepers, farmers, the public and other stakeholders; and - measurement, verification and collection protocols, for benchmark data to determine the health of pollinators and managed bees in Ontario, as well as farm pest threshold data. Van Ankum stated, “The GFO suggests that different locations for placement of beehives and breeding practice changes may be possible solutions to the bee issue. Bees play an important role in agriculture and this has been a tough issue but a solution in the middle ground is necessary.” A recent press release from the office of Ontario agricultural minister Jeff Leal stated the minister was willing to meet with grain farmer representatives to review and discuss the Ontario Pollinator Health Blueprint.
his lights off and subsequently plowed into a group of youth walking beside the hay wagon. Four young people were killed instantly, many more injured. The pastor from Hawkesville Church, which had lost two of their youth, wrote in our national church newspaper that people should stop trying to find comfort in saying, “It’s all part of God’s plan,” that it is heretical to say that the God of our Lord Jesus causes teenagers to be hideously killed by a drunk driver in order to further some bizarre plan of His. I know this issue deserves a much more solid theological treatment. But at a practical level – how about we don’t turn God into a personal concierge who creates a personally unique blueprint for me and my life; and how about we catch ourselves when we are tempted in a painful situation to say “God has a plan” and consider whether we are saying this because it is true or because we are so uncomfortable facing the presence of evil and suffering that saying it is an escape from facing reality and seeking the presence of God in that painful place.
Source water appointment endorsed MINTO - Council here has endorsed former Ward 1 Wellington County councillor Mark MacKenzie as the representative to the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Committee for the town, as well as the townships of Howick, Wellington North, Perth East and Mapleton. North Perth councillor Mert Schneider recently resigned from the position. McRobb said staff from North, Howick and Mapleton are comfortable with MacKenzie providing representation for their municipalities and will ask their respective councils to support the resolution.
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Contribution celebrated - Close to 200 friends, family, co-workers and fellow politicians attended a tribute evening for veteran Mapleton and Wellington County politician John Green. Mapleton CAO Patty Sinnamon, above right, presented Green with one of the last of the stock of Village of Drayton hats, but cautioned him to wear his Mapleton hat when visiting the municipal office in the future. photos by Patrick Raftis
Green recognized for political involvement and volunteer community service FROM PAGE ONE sets Green apart. Noting the many community improvements which occurred during Green’s tenure, including construction of a sewage system in Drayton and the establishment of a local medical centre, Ellis said, “The way things turned out we couldn’t have followed a better leader than John Green.” Among the causes Green spearheaded over the years was the restoration of the 1909 opera house in the village of Drayton, which became the first venue operated by Drayton Entertainment. Artistic director Alex Mustakas, in a letter read by Ellis, recognized Green for his “personal vision and unwavering belief,” in the project. “Under his leadership,” noted Mustakas, the theatre
obtained, “plush new seats, an elevator, air conditioning and many other amenities.” Jean Campbell, former clerk of the village of Drayton, spoke of Green’s leadership style with local council. “He would sit back ... listen to what everyone had to say and when they would finish he would examinee their contribution, give his remarks ... even then he was very persuasive as a speaker and he often got his own way,” she said. Campbell also recalled working with Green on volunteer projects and noted his talent for engaging others. “Once John learned that you would volunteer in the community, he would have any number of uses for your capacities.” Current CAO Patty Sinnamon recalls Green as a determined leader who quickly
got things done once he set his mind to it. One Saturday morning in 2008, Green called her to a meeting, she recalled, and “by the end of the day we had planned out a new Seniors Centre for Excellence,” meeting a deadline for a grant application later that same week. “John is a man who always gets things done,” she stated. This July, Green is slated to become Ontario Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge in Ontario. “If you lead our Grand Lodge the way you led your municipalities we will survive and we will flourish,” said fellow Mason Tom Siemernyk. Doug Raycroft a former AMO president, said politicians from across the province respect Green’s leadership style. “In his quiet and efficient
way he’s done nothing but enhance the profession.” Another former AMO president, Terry Mundell of Wellington County, recalled being one of eight rookies on county council when Green was elected Warden in 1989. “We were young and he was immature and it was a perfect fit,” he quipped. Wellington County CAO Scott Wilson, who as an Orangeville councillor is also a politician, said Green is “probably the most well-known politician ever produced by Wellington County. “It was impossible not to know John Green from Drayton,” he added. Wilson said municipal staff appreciates Green’s approach. “The lower on the totem pole you are, the more he gives you credit for the county’s suc-
cess,” he said, adding those on the top of the flow charts faced exacting demands from Green. Wilson said that both as warden and as finance chair, Green worked hard to ensure budget dollars were directed effectively and that staff had the resources needed to carry out council’s direction. “If you live in Wellington County or Dufferin County or Guelph, chances are your qualify of life is better because of John Green,” said Wilson. Along with the laurels, the evening included plenty of jibes at Green for his direct manner, Liberal leanings and fondness for a good time, all of which he took in stride. “That was the best comedy hour I’ve had in a couple of years,” he quipped when handed the microphone to wrap up the evening.
Green noted people often comment on the many years he served in local government and he addressed one of his reasons for not retiring sooner, also offering advice to others. “Before you do retire, take a week off and watch daytime TV,” he suggested. Green thanked a number of supporters who went door to door with him during election campaigns over the years, including Ellis, Campbell and the late Jim Murray, and also the many people who worked with him on community projects over the years. “There are a lot of people that build a community. We did many things here through community service and those people are heroes in this community,” he stated. “I love this county and I love this community.”
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a silent auction, penny table, snacks and refreshments. Lunch is $10 and everyone is encouraged to bring a donation to the food bank. With each food bank donation, the donor receives a door prize ticket. “Over the past six years, Zeal for Teal has raised $30,000,” Belec said. “We are thankful for all the support we receive from the generous people and businesses in Mapleton Township. This year with our farm theme we have set aside one table filled with literature in support of our local farmers.” Zeal for Teal - Down on the Farm begins at 9am on April 25 at the PMD arena. For the early birds, doors will be open at 8:30am. The event runs until 5pm. For more information contact Belec at 519-638-3215, visit www.zealforteal.blogspot. ca or email sunflower.seeds. team@gmail.com.
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