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Waterloo-based parts manufacturing company buys 10 acres of industrial land in Mapleton By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - Township council approved the sale of 10 acres in phase two of the Drayton Industrial Park on April 9. Arjune Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. (AEM), currently based in Waterloo, manufacturing provides parts through specialized machinery for the automotive, aerospace, military, medical and electronics industries in Canada and the U.S. AEM plans to build a 20,000 square-foot facil-
ity in the industrial park, an improvement on its current 12,000ft2 facility in Waterloo. “They are buying the 10 acres because they have a feeling that they will be going bigger than the 20,000ft2 in their future, which is also a very good story for our area, not only economically for us but also for providing some industrial jobs,� said Mayor Gregg Davidson. AEM has 10 employees. With the new larger facility to be built in Drayton, the company will be looking to expand its workforce. “If I remember correctly...
[company representatives are] anticipating... [they] would have 40 people working there in manufacturing jobs,â€? said Davidson. Approval of the sale to AEM was a long time coming, Davidson told council. “I’ve been to this facility; both Manny and I have been to this facility, and it’s just not manufacturing, it’s very computerized, very specialized manufacturing that they are doing there.â€? Talks between AEM and Mapleton council and staff began in December, before SEE MANUFACTURER Âť 2
Northern Wellington municipalities set to host youth connections event
Bazaar fun - Community Christian School held its annual Let the SON Shine Bazaar and Auction on April 13 at the PMD arena in Drayton. Donations to the local food bank and free will offerings were accepted at the event, which featured games, home baking, food booths and more. TOP: Katie Brouwer, left, and Averi Hessels were working hard on the diggers in the soy bean pit. ABOVE LEFT: Romy VanTil speeds around on an electric four-wheeler, which was part of the live auction later in the day. ABOVE RIGHT: Luke Dekker enjoys his hot dog lunch. Additional photos on pages 2 and 6. Photos by Jennifer Goertzen
MINTO - The northern Wellington alliance Wellington Minto, of North and Mapleton has announced the third-annual Northern Wellington Youth Connections is set for April 30. The event was initiated to help bridge the gap between community and youth stakeholders, such as local employers, organizations and services. It focuses on providing youth with the opportunities to discover first-hand local career options available within northern Wellington
County by meeting with business owners and other employment professionals in the area. All Grade 9 students from Norwell District Secondary Wellington and School Heights Secondary School are invited to attend the annual, day-long event, which takes place during National Youth Week. Students will get to hear from keynote speaker Anthony McLean, a Canadian motivational speaker who delivers a powerful presentation on leadership, organizers note.
Students will then be able to connect with other students through activities, learn about RBC Future Launch and how young Canadians can prepare for the future and learn what skills will be essential for success, as well as attend five sessions on entrepreneurship, the trades, mental wellness, local job opportunities and resume writing. “The purpose of this event is to enlighten students about the career opportunities that are here and that they don’t have to SEE YOUTH Âť 3
Town to rely on ‘courteous self-policing’ to enforce smoking ban MINTO – Citizens here will be encouraged to “selfpolice in a courteous way� as the first step to enforcing stricter anti-smoking regulations at town facilities. To comply with amendments to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act of 2017 (SFOA), which bans smoking of tobacco or cannabis (medical and non-medical) and vaping in enclosed workplaces, public places and other designated areas, Minto is enforcing a smoking ban within 20 metres of community recreational facilities, public sports fields and playgrounds. The legislation also bans smoking and vaping within nine metres of an outdoor
area/patio where food is served. “I think the key here is just good signage and awareness and courteous self policing. We’re hoping that will result in minimal infractions,� recreation services manager Matt Lubbers told council on April 2. Lubbers explained that 2018 updates to the SFOA added lit cannabis, including medicinal, and vaping to substances that cannot be held or consumed within 20m of playgrounds and sports fields. The legislation also stipulates the products cannot be held or consumed within 20m of a community recreational facility and its property. That means, said Lubbers, that smoking will not be per-
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mitted within “20 metres from the perimeter of the parking lot,� for recreational facilities. “I think one of the problems is going to be the enforcement,� said councillor Ron Elliott. He cited people used to smoking outside of dances at facilities and slo-pitch players accustomed to smoking around ball fields as among those likely to resist the change. Non-confrontational “If we see an infraction or a complaint is directed toward us, we’ll certainly try and put a stop to that, but we’re not going to get confrontational,� said Lubbers. He explained people will have to adapt, as “smoking outside the front doors, that’s
going to be a thing of the past.� A staff report states town council and staff “encourage all to self-police in a courteous way so no person smokes or vapes in a signed area. Where ‘courteous self-policing’ is not successful, town staff will assist as available.� If smokers become confrontational, town staff members are directed to call police for enforcement and also report the person’s name and contact information to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health for follow up. “Nothing much has changed other than we’ve added vaping and cannabis,� observed Mayor George Bridge. “At the end of the day we’re all responsible as citi-
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zens for what the laws of the land are.� Bridge added, “I think if we just let our citizens know that they’re part of our big police force out there, they’re part of the solution obviously.� “I agree. People police people,� said councillor Dave Turton, who noted there have been few, if any, incidents related to previous smoking bans. “If people are doing something that they’re not supposed to be doing, they’re going to be told.� Councillor Jean Anderson was less optimistic. “There’s going to be issues here,� she said. “People are accustomed to standing outside of arenas and smoking and they pay no attention to the signage. They pay no
attention to the location of the ashtrays ... I have big concerns about this.� Councillor Mark MacKenzie asked if the OPP will enforce the ban. “Unless someone causes a problem, like physically, they won’t,� Bridge replied “This isn’t just a Minto thing,� councillor Judy Dirksen pointed out. “This is across Ontario, so there will be some education and information that we don’t have to pay for.� Lubbers suggested, “Like anything else they’ll be some hurdles to get past initially.� He predicted people will eventually adapt and comply with the new rules. Council received the report and approved the revised policy.
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National champions - The Palmerston Terminators Juvenile girls won their first Canadian national broomball championship in a tournament in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec from April 3 to 6. From left: front, Chantel Embro, Brookelyn Butchart, Madi Hickling, Maddy Valad, Deanna Vaughan, Quinn Wilson, Christy Van Oyen, Alexis McGill and Macklyn Beauchesne; back Char Verbeek (coach), Naomi Beauchesne, Colleen Nivins, Julie Simons, Brooke Drost, Kelsey Walker, Sarah Watke, Katelyn Schnurr, Cassidy Burnett, Jenna Simons, Nataley Stephen, Christine Fortney (coach) and Michelle Fortney (coach). Submitted photo
Terminators win national title at Canadian broomball finals PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Terminators are national Juvenile girls broomball champions. The Terminators won gold at the Canadian National Championships in Rivièredu-Loup, Quebec from April 3 to 6.
The team also earned gold at National Qualifiers in November and at Junior Provincials in February, making the Terminators triple crown champions for 2018-19. “We would like to extend a special thank you to all
of our sponsors that donated to support The Palmerston Terminators in their 20182019 season,” team officials note. As reigning champions, the Terminators will again be competing at the Canadian Juvenile nationals in 2020.
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Hoops challenge - Ryan Mulder, left, volunteers at the basket ball hoops challenge, while Levi Snieder, right, and Joel Rumph compete to get the most baskets at the Community Christian School Let The SON Shine Bazaar at the PMD arena on April 13. Photo by Jennifer Goertzen
Former Minto resident Corey Conners finishes mid-pack at 2019 Masters LISTOWEL – Corey Conners finished a few whirlwind weeks on the pro golf circuit shooting four over par in his final round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia on Sunday. He ended up even-par at the prestigious event, for a mid-pack 46th place finish. Conners, 27, who lived in Palmerston until his family moved to Listowel when he was in Grade 8, was one of only two Canadians to play in the event, along with former masters champ Mike Weir. Conners made the cut, shooting an even par 72 in the first round, while Weir was eliminated. PGA star Tiger Woods
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the current council was sworn in. That led councillor Michael Martin to ask whether there was a way to speed up the process. “I agree, I think it’s an
April 18
Ladies Lenten Tea, 1:30pm, Drayton Reformed Church. Come enjoy a cup of tea, some food and a time together. Guest Speaker: Betsy DeVries.
April 18
ATV Safety Info Night, 7:30pm, Palmerston Fire Hall. Learn about local regulations. Refreshment will follow. All welcome.
April 19
Wellington Christian Farmers Assoc. 2019 Annual Spring Banquet & AGM. Alma Community Centre, 51 Simpson St. Alma. Social 7pm, Dinner 7:30pm. $15/plate. Speaker: Beauty for Ashes Transformation House. RSVP to board member by Apr 16.
April 19
Euchre is Cancelled at the Drayton Legion due to it being Good Friday. See you at the next one!
April 20
Community Easter Egg Hunt presented by the Mapleton Preschool. Kinsmen Park, 10:30am. Bring a Basket. Donations to Mapleton Preschool greatly appreciated. More Info: Betty 519-638-3299.
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Jamming at the Drayton Legion. 2pm. Join us for an afternoon of free entertainment.
April 21
Drayton Christian Reformed Church Potluck Breakfast, Easter morning, 9-10am. All welcome.
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Ham and Turkey Supper at Harriston United Church (57 Young St.), 6-8pm, $16 advance tickets please. Marie 338-5483, Sandy 338-3615, Alice 338-5540 or Bev (takeouts) 338-2825.
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Mapleton Preschool Pork Chop Take Out Dinner at Drayton Reformed Church, pick up 5-7pm, $15/ ticket (Advanced only). Info: Betty 519-638-3299.
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Palmerston United Church Take-out Dinner Roast Pork with all the fixings. Adults: $15, 12 and under: $7, preschoolers free. Takeout times: 4:306:30pm. Advance sales only: 519-343-2783.
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Alma Beef BBQ in support of Empowerment day 5-7pm at the Alma Community Centre. Support a great cause! Next BBQ coming in May!
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Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece rose in the legislature on April 8 to recognize Conners’ win in Texas. Pettapiece said the entire community and country got behind Conners in his quest for the green jacket that symbolizes a win at the masters. “His PGA Tour win is great for the game of golf, especially in our rural communities. He is an example for all young players, and he is only getting started,” said the MPP. Conners was 20-under for the Valero Texas open, and became the first Monday qualifier to win a PGA event since 2010.
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won the Masters with a score of 13-under for the tournament. The win was Woods’ first at a major event in more than a decade. Conners was playing in his second masters, having earned an invitation to the event in 2015 by finishing as runner-up at the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship. He missed the cut in that first event, shooting an 80 in the first round. Conners qualified for the 2019 Masters with a first place win in the Valero Texas Open on April 4. That win earned him a $1.3-million payday and a two-year exemption from qualifying for PGA events.
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exciting opportunity,” he said. “Council has already approved this sale; I am just curious ... we have already approved the sale of this property to this applicant, it’s already been formalized, why does it have to come back again today? Is there any way we could streamline it?” CAO Manny Baron agreed. “In the coming months, time allowing, we are going to do a full review of the delegate authority,” said Baron. “Through discussion with the clerk we could help avoid some of these delays just by giving, for instance in this case, the mayor and CAO authority to sign all real estate deals as it relates to industrial park.” Township approves road extension Council also approved the
construction of an additional 200 meters of road in phase two of the Drayton Industrial Park. Due to interest from companies wanting to purchase industrial park land, staff asked Burnside Engineering to discuss road expansion with Keiswetter Excavating Inc. “Given the fact they are already mobilized, it was thought we could save money by issuing an extension to the existing contract,” read the report by Baron. The additional road expansion will cost $342,870. However, according to Davidson there is a monetary benefit to approving the expansion ahead of time. “By doing it now we actually save roughly $100,000 ... instead of waiting to go out and (we're) saving time as well,” said Davidson.
New industry - Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson, left, and Arjune Engineering and Manufacturing president Dave Arjune finalize an agreement for the sale of 10 acres of Phase 2 of Drayton Industrial Drive to the company. Submitted photo
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Judge shares New York trip highlights By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - President Vic Palmer welcomed 24 members and guests to the Clifford and District Horticultural Society meeting recently at the community hall in Clifford. Guest speaker Paul Judge, Town of Minto landscape coordinator, shared highlights of his trip to New York City. He said the iconic view of the New York City sky line is equally as fascinating as Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, the Guggenheim Museum, Natural History Museum, Roosevelt homestead, Vanderbilt mansion, Starlight Lounge, Broadway, and star sightings. Judge explained a variety of public parks are designed to disguise the urban jungle
New York stories - Jean Yenssen, left, and Barbara Harris thanked Paul Judge for his presentation on the parks of New York City at a recent Clifford and District Horticultural Society meeting. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead of the five boroughs. Central Park is filled with dedicated green spaces and lakes, offers recreational opportunities, a zoo, horse drawn carriage rides and is the backdrop to many films. Battery Park is filled with mass plantings, bee hives,
community gardens, and a war memorial. The Staten Island Ferry offers views of the Statue of Liberty and a marvelous view of the city-scape. Bryant Park was designed with a more formal feel filled with English ivy, begonias,
potato vine, and elephant ear plants. In Manhattan, designers have managed to create green spaces along the 2.3 kilometres of former rail lines with ornamental grasses and elaborate paint work on buildings, creating a great space to people watch, relax, bask in the sun and dine outdoors. Judge said Ground Zero is a phenomenal creation offering a chilling, personal, emotional, profound effect on tourists and residents alike. Canvassing for memberships for the Clifford and District Horticultural Society was to begin this month. The horticultural society plans to be a part of the Clifford Street Party on June 8 to help celebrate the reconstruction of the village’s main street last summer. Meetings are open to all.
Caring women - Members of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington held their third meeting in Drayton on March 17. Representatives of the group’s December beneficiary, Ramoth Centre in Mount Forest, attended to thank the group for its donation of $11,400. Ramoth House manager Brenda Tubman answered questions and showed the group some of the things they did with donation. The winning Charity for the March meeting was Guelph Wish Fund. Through them funds will be going directly to children from Wellington County. 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington meets four times a year, with approximately 125 members. Members donate $100 each to a charity that is randomly chosen from a list of nominated charities. New members are always welcome to join. The next meeting will be on June 17 in Moorefield at the community centre. Submitted photo
Cultural Roundtable previews events set for spring and summer in Minto MINTO - Dates and plans for a number of spring and summer events were discussed at the March 13 meeting of the Town of Minto Cultural Roundtable. Councillor Jean Anderson announced that the Harriston and District Horticultural Society’s Annual Garden Festival will be held on June 1, and that organizers are looking for vendors. Roundtable member Megan Raftis noted the Minto Youth Action Council is working on planning Outdoor Movies in Minto and a board game night soon. She added she is current-
ly writing the script for the 10th annual Grey Wellington Theatre Guild youth production to be staged this summer. A casting call for the youth production will be on May 13. Member Wayne Martin announced the Palmerston Handcar Races would be held June 22. He also noted this summer marks the 100th anniversary of the Cenotaph in the Palmerston Lions’ Heritage Park. Martin also informed the committee that there will be a fast-pitch tournament in July and a U14 baseball tournament in Palmerston in
August. Caitlin Hall advised that the County of Wellington’s Annual Spring Rural Romp is set to take place May 25. Bonnie Whitehead shared that there is need for a local group to take over the Clifford community garage sale, as groups in Clifford are unable to take it on this year. She noted it is always a successful event with great fundraising potential. Librarian Rosie Krul announced over 70 people registered for the magician show at the Harriston Library on March 12 and a Harry Potter event is in
the early planning stages, to be held at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum in June. Economic development and business manager Belinda Wick-Graham announced the Minto Dance Academy’s semi-annual recital is on June 1 and 2. Raissa Rogers informed the committee the Crown Theatre will resume showing double-features on the first Saturday of each month. She also announced she is hosting a Minto Mural Initiative on her downtown Harriston building. She explained the building will be divided into
Safe Communities, Lions Clubs offering problem solving workshops WELLINGTON COUNTY Safe Communities Wellington County is partnering with Lions Clubs across Wellington County to host free workshops aimed at adults helping young people, facilitated by Lions Quest Canada. Through the workshops, adults will learn about the eight asset categories that they can be instrumental in helping kids achieve, Safe Communities officials note in a press release. “Support, empowerment, constructive use of time, boundaries and expectations, commitment to learning, positive values, positive identity and social competencies are all extremely important in raising a child who will be successful in life,” the release notes. Young people need skills, supports and strengths that will develop them into suc-
cessful adults, organizers state. “These skills, supports and strengths are called assets,” the release states. “Half of the assets focus on the relationships and opportunities they need in their families, schools, and communities (external assets). The remaining assets focus on strengths, values and commitments that are nurtured within young people (internal assets).” “Asset building” is not the exclusive responsibility of the child’s parents, nor is it the exclusive responsibility of school boards, organizers note. “Building assets is the responsibility of the whole community or ‘The Village.’” Research has shown that males and females between the ages of 11 and 17 have an average of 20 of the 40 assets. Kids who have less than 30
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leave northern Wellington to access these opportunities,” said Taylor Kuenen, marketing and community development coordinator for Minto and adult ally for the Minto Youth Action Council. “We are excited for our
third annual event and look forward to spending the day learning and making connections with excellent local speakers and students.” For more information regarding this event email Kuenen at taylor@town. minto.on.ca.
assets will likely engage in risky behavior, impacting the whole community. Safe Communities Wellington County encourages parents, grandparents, volunteers, coaches, counsellors, teachers, early childhood educators, and anyone with a relationship with a young person to attend one of the workshops. Register for a June 1, 40 skills workshop in Palmerston on Eventbrite or
four sections for local artists to create murals. A call for artists is in place and designs should be submitted by May 1. Grey Wellington Theatre Guild president Peggy Raftis announced the guild is cur-
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Curious times We live in curious and contradictory times. Just as inhalation of the fumes of the long-forbidden cannabis plant is being legalized across Canada, our provincial government and many municipalities are crafting rules that basically ban lighting up so much as a cigarette anywhere in public. As it turns out, some smokers may have to literally “walk a mile” for a Camel. For example, to comply with amendments to the SmokeFree Ontario Act, which bans smoking of tobacco or cannabis (medical and non-medical) and vaping in enclosed workplaces, public places and other designated areas, the Town Minto is enforcing a smoking ban within 20 metres of community recreational facilities, public sports fields and playgrounds. The legislation also bans smoking and vaping within nine metres of an outdoor area/patio where food is served. So put that in your pipe and smoke it, if you can find a legal location to do so. Interestingly for municipalities, these new challenges are coming with little in the way of help with resources to enforce such restrictions. Neither public health nor police will be dispatching anyone to ask people to butt out, so Minto (and no doubt other municipalities) will be asking citizens to “selfpolice in a courteous way” should they encounter violators. Sounds good in theory, but it’s not hard to envision instances of that going poorly. Not to worry though, as police will, of course, respond to any altercations that result from courteous self-policing. Your local constabulary of course may soon have enough on its plate without worrying about misplaced puffers, as those early morning RIDE checks that many taxpayers have viewed quizzically for years could soon become standard operating procedure. Licensed establishments have recently been authorized to turn on the taps as early as 9am, so the term “rise and shine” could take on a whole new meaning as Ontarians’ breakfast juices take on a more pungent odour. Provincial officials are taking the position that Ontarians are mature enough to handle the liberalized alcohol policies. But if it turns out they’re not, violators should anticipate a somewhat less courteous brand of law enforcement. Oh well, don’t sweat it. It will soon be happy hour.
TO THE EDITOR Democracy by dictatorship Dear Editor: In the Community News editorial of April 11, Patrick Raftis complains that Doug Ford got only 40 per cent of the popular vote but 60 per cent of the riding seats and, as a result, 100 per cent of the power. But this is the result of our flawed system of first past the post. So the leftleaning parties complain,
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but when they are in power will do nothing to change the system to a more democratic system of proportional representation. Again and again we elect, both on the federal and provincial level, by democratic means, dictators. But since we do not want to change the system, I guess we get the government we deserve. Hibbert Rumph, Drayton
Buds and Blooms meet in Moorefield Green thumbs - Three generations of green thumbs got the dirt on healthy soil at Mapleton’s Buds and Blooms monthly meeting, held March 26 at the Moorefield Optimist Hall. RIGHT: Clara Bauman and Javan Martin of Ploughman’s Choice chat at the event. ABOVE: Ava Morgan explored quick planting ideas for Easter. Submitted photos
Bridge appointed to SWIFT board GUELPH – Wellington County councillor George Bridge has been re-appointed to an expanded board of directors for Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology, Inc. (SWIFT). A municipally-led broadband project initiated by the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC), SWIFT announced the expansion of its board of directors on
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If you’re happy and you know it, chances are you’re living in a rural community. That’s a new fact, according to researchers at McGill University in Montreal and the Vancouver School of Economics, who evaluated the happiness levels of residents across Canada. After sifting through 400,000 survey responses and looking at the results from 1,215 communities across the country, researchers analyzed the overall life satisfaction of respondents. The results, released in May 2018, suggest happiness is easier to attain in rural areas. Rural residents are happier in their communities than their urban neighbours because of lower housing costs, shorter work commutes and a stronger sense of community. Even so, it is not all sweetness and light in rural Ontario. There are trade-offs to living in rural areas. Rural residents, farms and businesses struggle with soaring energy costs, rural school closures, unreliable internet and deteriorating roadways and bridges. Meanwhile, urban Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area in particular, is struggling with a transit and housing crisis. It is very clear that Toronto will never catch up to its infrastructure and housing needs at the projected rate of growth. And yet, we continue to try while commute times increase, productivity drops, and housing continues in an accelerating crisis mode. So, what’s the solution to living happily in Ontario? It is a question of balance. That balance lies with recognizing that a distribution of growth across all of Ontario addresses rural and urban issues while elevating the quality of life for the entire province. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) continues to advocate for this recognition with its incumbent investment in rural infrastructure to create opportunities outside of urban Ontario – to provide the balance we need. Access to natural gas as a more affordable energy option, reliable broadband to support families and businesses, education and job opportunities, sound roads, bridges and proper drainage systems to support the transportation of people, goods and services are needed to provide a viable space for Ontario’s future growth. Essential social infraPlease check toand make sure structure like schools the information is hospitals willthatattract new families, more jobsMark and any comcorrect. errors on petitive businesses. this copy and email or fax Investing in rural Ontario back to (519) 843-7607 also offers long-term or call (519)solu843-5410 tions to the continued housby TUESDAY NOON. ing and transit problems IF WE DO NOT HEAR in the Greater Toronto FROM YOU, The YOUR AD Hamilton Area (GTHA). WILL BE PRINTED study showed higher housing IN THE NEWSPAPER prices and longer commutes
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Supper time - Clifford volunteer firefighters Jessie McGovern, centre, and Logan Reidt, right, served spaghetti to Karen Reidt at the Clifford volunteer firefightersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spaghetti dinner on April 5 at the community hall in Clifford. BELOW: Matt and Tracy Loos with children Grayson and Genevieve were among those enjoying the meal. Photos by Bonnie Whitehead
Volunteers honoured - The Town of Minto held its annual volunteer appreciation dinner on April 8, with members of town council preparing and serving a meal for hundreds of local volunteers. Ivan Campbell, front left, of the Clifford Lions Club was among those being served by, from left: councillor Judy Dirksen, Mayor George Bridge and councillor Geoff Gunson. Submitted photo
Firefighters host spaghetti dinner Warning booms to be installed at area GRCA dams By Bonnie Whitehead
CAMBRIDGE The Grand River Conservation Authority annually installs warning booms or white buoys upstream of GRCA dams to warn paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away from the dams. This is one of many safety procedures developed by the GRCA to reduce the risk for people who enjoy water activities on local reservoirs and waterways. The hazards around dams can cause serious trouble and the risk of injury or death if warning signs are ignored. The orange booms at dams are gradually being replaced by yellow booms,
CLIFFORD - Chief Wayne Loos and the volunteer firefighters from the Clifford fire station hosted their annual spaghetti supper on April 5 at the community hall. The dinner is a chance for community members to meet local volunteer firefighters and their families, unless they are in the kitchen preparing the spaghetti, the sauce, the garlic bread, the Caesar salad, or setting out the homemade pickles and dozens of desserts ready for sampling. Local firefighters also appreciate the support of the firefighters and their families from neighbouring stations from around the area. Donations were accepted for Camp Bucko, a camp for young burn survivors in Ontario. The camp is a safe and caring camp program free to children aged 7 to 12 with burn injuries. Proceeds from the spaghetti supper will support skating at the Clifford arena.
consistent with regulations set by Transport Canada, which oversees navigable waterways. For this reason, some of the booms are orange and some are yellow. The booms are made of plastic floats joined together by a chain. The booms were installed at the Rockwood and Everton dams on April 15 and 16. Installation is planned for the following dates in other area locations, although the schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions: - April 29, Conestogo (southwest of Drayton) and Woolwich; - April 30, Guelph and
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The cross Holy Week is here and with all the controversy about Quebec’s new law about wearing religious symbols it made me reflect on the major symbol of Christianity, which is the cross. I often see crosses in jewelry like ear rings, bracelets or pins. The cross is also imprinted on the human body through tattooing. Some who
wear it have no idea what it stands for while for others it is a deliberate statement of faith they wish to put out there so that they can identity with Jesus, the Christ. The cross reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and Christians believe by dying on the cross he paid the price to take away the guilt we carry for the bad things we think, say and do. In reflection that is a good thing to keep in mind as we walk through life.
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In Jesus the bad things can’t stick to us. Some may decide never to forgive us for our sin (that’s what the Bible calls the bad things around us that we are responsible for) but the cross says the highest power – God – has allowed us to be forgiven by him and so we can dare to forgive ourselves and make a new start at doing better from now on. The sign of the cross – though it is a sign of death, is also a sign of new life. While it is a sign of punishment and pain and a reminder of the evilness and costliness of sin, it is also a sign of mercy and freedom, and the hope of love triumphing over evil. Everyone needs the cross and
those who wear one remind us as the scripture says that, “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world but so that the world might be saved through him” (John 3:16-17). The cross however doesn’t just remind us of what Jesus has done to liberate us from the bondage of evil, but reminds us that we are invited to live in a way that honours the cross by responding in gratitude. We have the opportunity to now be part of the solution in making the world a better place. We can’t do this solely on our own power
and will, but the shed blood on the cross releases faith and power so we can be the humble, self-sacrificing kind of person that Jesus is. St. Paul, the messenger of Jesus, said his new goal in life was to “have the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law (keeping the rules), but that is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of shar-
ing in his suffering, becoming like him in his death.” Paul was becoming the humble, caring person in imitation of Jesus. He was committed, even if it cost him dearly, to be the kind of person who made the world a better place until the kingdom of God comes at the end of time. The real power of the cross is not in wearing the symbol of Jesus but in imitating his character in all you think, say and do. Every time you see a cross I invite you to hear the words of Jesus, who invites us to be followers of His. “Take up your cross and follow me if you want to be my disciple.”
Several years ago I saw a bird eating gooseberries on a bush close to our kitchen window. I was sad when those bushes had to be moved away from that alluring location. Birds regularly visited as the berries developed. ID: both Connecticut and Mourning Wood Warblers are skulkers, have a gray hood and neck; yellow under-part, olive upper-part, longish bill, pinkish legs. Connecticut (designation a) has bright white eye rings while the Mourning (designation b) has broken or no eye ring. Only the male (b) has a black bib and eye lore (marking between eyes and bill). Status: (a) rare in Mapleton/Minto and extremely elusive migrant and breeder. Whereas (b) is a quite common migrant from May-early June/late August-September; and breeder May-August. Habitats: (a) open forests and spruce bogs, under story; (b) seldom leaves the protection of dense underbrush, thickets, brambles, moist forest clearings and riparian areas (near water). Voice: (a) chipity; (b) cherry/ churry, sings only on breeding territory. Feeding: both forage for insects and invertebrates. Size: both approx. 13-15cm/5 ½”. Since I established I saw a mourning warbler, we’ll make them our focus. Winters: Nicaragua to n.w. South America. The male’s bib is reminiscent of someone dressed in mourning. But this bird’s heart is happy and active with a joyous song. It is often heard before seen. They arrive in Ontario later than most spring warblers. The preferred habitat is second-growth clearings and disturbed woods, benefiting from logging. In 2019 we saw robins on 3/10 and blue birds 3/20 at our farm. I’m looking forward to spending a few days with my dear sis-in-law touring the Simcoe area’s birding spots. We’re doing it earlier this year hoping for better siting before the trees are leafed out. Resources this month: Warblers of Ontario, Birds of Ontario and Audubon bird guides. Until next month, Susan Warren Pitching in - Among the parent volunteers at the Community Christian School bazaar and auction held at the PMD arena on April 13 were, from left: Jolene Hiddema, Jenn Roubos, Mathilde Bons and Nayda Kraal. Photo by Jennifer Goertzen
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