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Concerns raised over proposal for truck/tractor pull in Alma park

Hootenanny for park - A Pulled Pork Hootenanny was hosted on April 26 by the Alma Recreation Association to raise funds for and provide information about the development of Wallace Cumming Park in Alma. Leanora Arbuckle serves up some pork to Joyce Sloat at the event. photo by Patrick Raftis

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Councillors have raised some concerns about a proposal to host a truck and tractor pull at Wallace Cumming Park in Alma. At the April 23 meeting, councillor Neil Driscoll advised council members the Alma Optimist Club is interested in holding pulls at the park in Alma and had approached him with questions about the process for getting approval. Driscoll explained the group is interested in moving to the Alma site a pull held at the Grand River Raceway in Elora in previous years. Driscoll said “there are a lot of things happening at the raceway,” which could affect the future of such events at that site. Public works director Larry Lynch pointed out the park is a municipal facility, making

it council’s call on any events held there. “It is a township park. It is our responsibility. At the end of the day I would say there has to be council approval for anything that happens in that park,” said Lynch. Mayor Bruce Whale commented that “while it might be a pretty good idea,” to host a pull there, the park has historically been used as “more of a passive play area.” Councillor Jim Curry questioned the need to create a new facility for such events in Mapleton. “We have a facility for this type of activity within the township and I feel we should ask them to take a look at the existing facility (at the Drayton fairgrounds) first,” said Curry. CAO Patty Sinnamon pointed out Wallace Cumming

Park “is much different than the facility that you have in Drayton.” While noting a tractor pull could be a “great fundraiser,” Lynch wondered “when the tractor pull is over, what do you do with that facility, at that park?” Sinnamon pointed out, “There is nothing preventing the Optimist Club of Alma from hosting the event in Drayton.” Lynch also pointed out while the township has a plan on the books for development of the park, there are “a number of conflicting plans out there.” He suggested bringing all the stakeholders together for a discussion on the future of the park. One group with an interest in the park’s future is the Continued on page 5

Council ponders policy for messages on new electronic community sign by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Church suppers are in, but religious messages are out. That’s what Mapleton council decided during a discussion on policy for use of a new electronic community sign located at the PMD Arena. The $18,000 sign was installed earlier this year in response to public interest and the availability of corporate donations covering all but about $6,000 of the cost.

At its April 23 meeting, council reviewed a draft policy setting out criteria for displaying messages on the sign. The policy sets out priorities for use of the sign, with township emergency notifications and public service announcements taking top priority. Special events held by community groups at Mapleton community centres are next on the priority list, followed by announcements from Mapleton minor sports groups and com-

munity non-profit organizations. The draft policy stated the sign is not to be used by “commercial organizations/businesses, individual messages, religious affiliations, special interest groups and political organizations.” Councillor Jim Curry asked for clarification on the exclusion for “religious affiliations.” CAO Patty Sinnamon said the policy, as drafted, would exclude events like church

socials or strawberry suppers. “I have a problem with that,” said Curry, adding, “I can see not putting on religious messages, but if someone has a strawberry supper or a church social, I think that would be the type of thing that we should be advertising.” Mayor Bruce Whale said he felt the intent of the policy was really to not allow religious or political messages on the board. However public works

director Larry Lynch cautioned, “the sign is for township use,” and allowing announcements for churches could result in a large number of requests for inclusion on the sign. Sinnamon suggested simply changing the list of ineligible sign uses from “religious affiliations,” to “religious messages.” “So we can’t put ‘Merry Christmas,’ on the sign?” wondered councillor Andy Knetsch.

“Let’s not get caught up in the idiosyncrasies,” suggested Whale, adding the sign policy would likely undergo some evolution as issues arise. “Let’s keep it as open as we can without getting too hung up on specifics, and let people know what’s happening in our community.” Council agreed to approve the policy with wording changes to allow promotion of community church events, but not religious messages.

Developer asked to deal with ‘mountain of topsoil’ in Drayton subdivision by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - Mapleton council is supporting a fiveyear extension of draft plan approval on the Drayton Heights subdivision, but is urging the developer to do something about a “mountain of topsoil” in the backyards of homes there. With the existing draft plan approval on the west end subdivision set to expire July 31, developer Activa Holdings is requesting the extension “to provide a realistic timeline for development once more sewage capacity is allocated in Drayton.” Final approval of the extension rests with the County of Wellington, but the developer requested a resolution of support from the township. Phase one of the development, containing 27 single detached homes and 18 semidetached lots has been fully built out, Activa explained in a letter to council. Activa

Topsoil mountain - A number of residents of the Drayton Heights subdivision have been living with what councillor Andy Knetsch described as “a mountain of topsoil” in their backyards since 2007. Council wants developer Activa Holdings to consider solutions. Council recently supported Activa’s request for a five-year extension of draft plan approval on the subdivision, but further building can’t take place until there is additional sewage capacity available in Drayton. photo by Patrick Raftis indicated it plans to register a second phase of development, “once infrastructure constraints have been resolved.” A total of 46 detached and 10 semi-detached lots remain in the subdivision draft plan. Future registrations are contingent on additional capacity Main St. W. Palmerston

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homeowners. “It interferes with their quality of life,” Knetsch stated. Public works director Larry Lynch said the developers are in a “catch-22” situation because they can’t remove the top soil until they can build out the development “and they

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Mapleton man among recipients of volunteer awards from Wellington County GUELPH - On April 25, for the eighth year in a row, Wellington County Council handed out its volunteer awards. Seven recipients, representing the county’s seven municipalities, received the awards in a packed council chamber. The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/ Wellington, in partnership with the County of Wellington, announced the recipients of the Wellington Volunteer Appreciation Awards. Picking up awards were Henry Boertien of Minto, Ken Cornelisse of Guelph-Eramosa, Diana Gagnon of Centre Wellington, Heidi Matthews of Erin, Rob McKay of Mapleton, Barb McKay of Puslinch and Kate Rowley of Wellington North. Councillor Lou Maieron presided over the award ceremony with Tania Framst, exec-

utive director of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, opening the ceremony. Framst noted that over the past eight years about 60 county residents have been recognized for their volunteer and community work. “Each of the recipients has taken the time to serve their community,” Maieron said. “Volunteers build and sustain healthy, vibrant communities.” Rob McKay Mapleton resident Rob McKay has lived in the county with his wife and children since 1983. It was noted at the ceremony that he moved to Mapleton to enjoy the better weather at the advice of his brother Don, a current county councillor and former meteorologist. McKay has been an active volunteer with the Alma Optimist Club since 1996. He

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can be found helping with the Beef Barbecue, Elora Fishing Derby and other events requiring the Optimist Food Booth. He was the club president in 1999, 2002 and 2007 and also held the position of secretary five times. McKay was the Optimist lieutenant governor for their zone in 2000 and 2001. He has been the Grade 5 spelling bee chair for the Zone for 10 years and the Midwestern Ontario District for seven years. His work with the Optimist Club has enabled him to bring his love of sports and recreation to the Alma Public School by running activities like a softball competition, basketball skills, disc golf, soccer skills and bicycle safety. McKay is also involved in coaching minor softball, hockey, soccer and football in a variety of roles and for many years. He has been a leader with the Alma/Creek Bank Boy Scouts for three years. He is a founding member of the Alma Community Recreation Committee (ACRA) and has been a member for six years and is the Optimist representative for Mapleton Township’s Communities in Motion.

“I’d like to congratulate my fellow volunteers for helping to make their communities better and stronger,” McKay said. “All I want is recognition for the people who work with me as volunteers. I became a volunteer because I wanted to give back to the community.” Henry Boertien Palmerston resident Henry Boertien has lived in the County of Wellington since 2004. He is married, has four children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Boertien spent 26 years working at Home Hardware in St. Jacobs before he retired, at which point he decided to give back to his community. He is a dedicated volunteer driver for the VON and supports the organization by picking up clients at their homes and taking them to medical appointments. His calm demeanor and listening skills makes him a “go to” person. He has been volunteering with the VON for over five years and gives over 500 hours of his time annually to this cause. “I want to thank God for this,” Boertien said. “Without him I couldn’t do this.”

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council here is considering the best way to recognize local youth athletes and teams excelling at the provincial or national level, as well as those studying abroad. At the April 23 meeting, council considered a parks recreation and culture committee recommendation that the municipality recognize individual athletes and athletic teams that place at the top of their sport provincially, or top three nationally. The proposal calls for the athletes to receive a recognition pin and a bursary.

A figure of $500 for team bursaries and $100 for individual athletes was suggested, with recognition to occur semiannually at council meetings. The proposal also recommends recognition with a cultural scholarship of $250 any student under the age of 25 who is culturally enhancing their life by studying abroad. The committee felt, “The youth are encouraged to expand their life experiences through the vehicle of sport or culture with the hope they will, through their experiences, enhance/expand the local cultural and athletic realm in our

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Black, Mennonite shared history focus of presentation in Glen Allan on June 15 GLEN ALLAN - The Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario’s spring meeting will feature a presentation on “Roots & Routes: Anabaptist/ Black Interaction in 19th-century Canada.” Dr. Timothy Epp, Associate Professor of Sociology at Redeemer University College, in Ancaster, will make a presentation on the day’s theme at the New Covenant Mennonite Fellowship (7827 Wellington Road 45 in Glen Allan) at 10:30am on June 15. Glen Allan is located near the southern edge of the early 19th century “Queen’s Bush.” Following a lunch at the church, Epp will lead a tour that will include a historical marker, several black cemeteries, farms owned by Mennonites originally owned by blacks, and the site of an early black church near Yatton.

DR. TIMOTHY EPP Epp has spoken and written widely on this topic, including at the 2012 Underground Railroad Music Festival in Drayton, the Wellington County Historical Society and the Black Canadian Studies Association Conference. Diana Braithwaite, a descendant of James and Eliza Little, early Queen’s Bush

settlers who interacted with Mennonites, will also make a few comments. Braithwaite is a southern Ontario blues singer and the founder of the Underground Railroad Music Festival. The historical society’s annual business meeting will be held at 10am, prior to the historical presentations. Registration information Information on registration for the day (lecture, lunch and tour $20, lecture and lunch $10, lecture, lunch and tour for students $10) can be obtained from the society: mail: MHSO, c/o Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Rd. North, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 5Y9; email: mhso@uwaterloo.ca or phone Sam Steiner, MHSO secretary – 519-8841040 to receive an email poster and registration form for the event.

Carnival fun and games - Community Christian School hosted its 2013 Spring Carnival Bazaar and Auction on April 20 at the PMD Arena. The event featured a variety of carnival-style games, including a bouncy castle, cotton candy, peddle cart races and bean bag toss, plus a magic show and other activities. School officials thanked community members who supported the event by turning out in large numbers. Above: principal Paul Marcus, teacher Scott Vanoostveen and board chair Mike DeWeerd took some soggy sponges in the face for the cause. submitted photo

Contest planned to select farmer or family to be featured on Faces of Farming calendar GUELPH - For the second year in a row, a contest is being launched to select one farmer or farm family to appear in the 2014 edition of the Faces of Farming calendar. The calendar, now in its ninth year, has featured the faces and stories of about 125 farmers and farm families since it was first published in 2005. Each year, the calendar is distributed to thousands of Ontario media, grocery retail outlets and politicians and is sold through the Farm and Food Care office.

The goal of the project is to break down stereotypes of who Ontario’s farmers are and what they look like. It also works to introduce consumers to the farmers who work 365 days each year to provide quality, local Ontario products. Thelma Trask of Alma was among those featured in the 2013 calendar. While most of the calendar’s participants are chosen with input from sponsoring commodity groups and agribusinesses, this is the second year

that the contest will help select the farmer(s) that appear on one of the pages. Kelly Daynard, communications manager for Farm and Food Care, said last year’s contest attracted 31 entries from across Ontario. She added, “We were so impressed with both the quality and quantity of the entries we received. Without exception, each entry showed a strong passion for this industry and for the calendar project.” Last year’s winning entry was submitted by hog farm-

ers Bob McMillan and Julie Moore and their family of Perth County. Their entry was chosen by a panel of urban reporters. Farmers or farm families are encouraged to enter the contest by submitting both a family photo and short essay (maximum 500 words) describing their family. Candidates must make their primary income from agriculture. Essays must include the following to be considered: - names and ages of all family members;

- address including county or region of residency; - a description of the farming operation, including types of crops grown and/or livestock raised; - history of the farm (number of generations farming, etc.); - any other details that make their story unique, including community involvement, environmental initiatives, unusual hobbies, etc.; and - why they’d be good candidates for the Faces of Farming calendar project.

Mennonite organizations partner on video series KITCHENER - A group of Mennonite organizations are partnering to produce Making Change, a financial literacy video series. The series contrasts contemporary perspectives with biblical principles of sharing, saving and spending.

It is intended to spark discussions about how faith influences and informs how money is managed. Following a Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) workshop on faith and finances, several organiza-

Local diner to supply food at two ballparks in Mapleton by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - A proposal by a local restaurant owner to provide concession services at ballparks in Drayton and Moorefield has been accepted by the municipality. Public works director Larry Lynch advised council Terrance Rumph of the Moorefield Diner submitted the lone response to a request for proposals to operate food booths at the ballparks. Lynch said he is hoping the move clears up longstanding problems in providing concessions. “While the expectations of the facility users has been a quality food selection with regular operating hours, the reality has been poor selection, varied hours of operation and limited payback as compared to the cost of staffing. “For the most part our concession at the ballparks has been a ‘pop and chip’ type of menu and we have significantly reduced hours of operation to try and offset cost of student wages. When users cannot rely on getting coffee or food items from the booth they bring in their own coffee and do not patronize our limited selection. Groups have brought in their own barbecues and coolers to fundraise as opposed to utilizing concessions and quite often we have chosen to not even open the booths,” Lynch noted in an April 23 report to council. Lynch reported Rumph will utilize part-time staff from his restaurant to operate the con-

cessions in both communities. All the products will come from the restaurant and he intends to offer a full menu of burgers, fries, chicken fingers etc. He will also provide the township a fee of $100/month per location for the operating period of May through September. The township will provide the venue and utilities only. “I think this is a win-win for the township and for the Rumph family and the Moorefield Diner,” stated Lynch.

tions discussed ways to continue the conversation. Mennonite Central Committee, Mennonite Church Canada, MEDA, MAX Canada, Conrad Grebel University College, Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, and Mennonite Foundation of Canada have joined MCEC in this partnership.

Jeff Steckley, of the MCEC states the series “will both entertain and provoke authentic conversation.” The partnership has hired Rosco Films to produce the series which consists of four short videos that will appeal to a wide range of audiences from teens to seniors. The series is scheduled to be released in fall, 2013.

All entries must be received at the Farm and Food Care office no later than May 31 when they will be judged. The winning family will participate in a photo shoot in July, receive complimentary copies of the calendar and two tickets and accommodation for the 2013 Ontario Harvest Gala and calendar launch planned for Oct. 24, 2013 in Guelph. Entries can be emailed to info@farmfoodcare. org or mailed to 100 Stone Road West, Suite 106, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 5L3.

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At the Community News, we strive to reflect the essence of the Mapleton community on our pages, as well as provide an outlet for the exchange of thoughts on local issues. This week, events and activity have prompted comment from several readers and so we have elected to turn our editorial space over to them. Local residents always have the best perspective on their community and we continue to encourage our readers to share their thoughts. Patrick Raftis

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Thank you Mapleton Dear Editor: This past Saturday, I rolled out of bed earlier than I wanted to “help” Jim Grose and some township staff distribute free trees from our county’s Green Legacy program. We had about 80 orders for the 5,000 trees Mapleton gets annually and another dozen people or so ordered maybe another 2,000 trees directly from Green Legacy. I’m so glad I made the effort; it was a beautiful morning and there was a steady stream of vehicles through the township office. Many familiar faces came through with generous donations for our community’s food bank. As I now work to plant the 100 tiny seedlings I took home for my family farm, I am hopeful Saturday’s 7,000-plus trees will dig their roots deep and become a lasting part of Mapleton’s landscape, a green legacy. Of course, this year even more trees will be bought and planted by residents in town and also by farmers, some through GRCA and Trees for Mapleton. While I’m grateful for these programs, I’m even more grateful to be a part of a community that plants so many trees. I’m grateful to all of you lovely people that I met on Saturday and I’m sure that those in our community that need the food bank are grateful for your donations. I’m also thankful for the council, the staff of Mapleton Township, all the people at the Community News, the service groups and all the other people that work or volunteer for the community at large - you really do a great job and it’s probably not said often enough.

Thank you especially to Larry Lynch, Jim Grose, the rest the public works department and all of their staff that do the grunt work, keeping our roads clean over the winter and keeping the whole township looking beautiful the rest of the year. I’m so glad that I live here in Mapleton and I’m looking forward to a great summer here - with the best Canada Day fireworks around, the rodeo, the fair and many other community events. Let’s make it the best summer yet - hope to see you out and about! Mel Luymes, Moorefield Thankful for help Dear Editor: When a tree falls in the forest ... Like good neighbours, the Mapleton roads crew heard it and came along to clean up the ice and wind damage in Alma from the April 12 storm. The sense of community is best exemplified by acts of service and unselfishness when it is needed and given without having to ask for it. I applaud them for their help and excellent work. Jacobus de Bock,, Alma Road to nowhere Dear Editor: How much would our exorbitant, repressive and irresponsible tax increase of 12.5% otherwise be if we (the taxpayers) weren’t paying to pave councillor Neil Driscoll’s “road to nowhere” - nowhere, except to and from his business? Ron Klein, Moorefield

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA2013-05 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-080 pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 7:00pm Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as W. Pt. Lot 16, Concession 6, with a civic address of 7378 6th Line. The property is approximately 100 acres in size. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to recognize the existing shoe and grocery sales, and to permit a small expansion for inside storage and loading areas. The property is currently zoned Agricultural Exception (31.98), which permits a harness shop, provided that a maximum floor area of 2,400 sq. ft. is not exceeded. The applicants wish to increase this up to approximately 2,800 sq. ft. MAKING AN ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions on the proposed zoning by-law amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).

DATES Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Maryboro Flax Mill Mayor Bruce Whale has been kind enough to share a small document that he found while looking through an old Whale family bible. This document, dated March 30, 1868, at first glance appears to be a receipt from the Maryboro Flax Mill for flax seed. The wording of the document seems to imply that Thomas Whale, the recipient of the seed, may not have paid for the seed and so must deliver the crop grown from this seed to the Maryboro Flax Mill where he will be paid current market value. On the other hand, maybe Whale paid for the seed and this document is an agreement that the Maryboro Flax Mill will purchase the crop he grows.

Old document - An 1868 bill of sale and/or agreement between Thomas Whale and the Maryboro Flax Mill. We believe the C. Hendry noted on the document is Charles Hendry. Land records show that in 1866 Charles Hendry purchased 20.5 acres, a part of the East half of Lot 17, Concession 9,

Maryborough Township, from brothers Joseph S. and William D. Perine. George Stinson received a deed for all of Lot 17 from the Crown in 1861, and in 1869 sold the remaining 179.5 acres to Hendry. In 1883

Hendry purchased the East half of Lot 16, Concession 9 from Henry Blackwell making his total holdings 300 acres. An 1861 map shows a saw mill and a flax mill on the west side of the Conestogo River where the tributary that flows through Moorefield enters the river just north of the 8th Line, and a tannery across the road. One can assume these men built their mills, perhaps leasing the land from the owner, then after determining their enterprises were profitable, purchased the land. The 1871 Wellington County Directory states Stirton had a saw mill, a flax mill and a tannery which employ about 60 hands. It lists C. Hendry as the owner of the flax mill with A. H. Grant listed as his agent and

manager of the flax mills. The directory lists John Justieson as foreman of the flax mill, and William Blackwell, R. Justieson, Daniel McRoman, William Regnear, David Roberts and William Shule as flax dressers; John Calkins and Stephen Hudson as sawyers, and Ludwig Brown and Henry

Stricker as owners of the tannery. C. Hendry is listed as a storekeeper. Hendry died in 1898. It would appear that the sawmill and flax mill were no longer operating as his children Charles Jr. and Isabella sold all the land in 1903. submitted by Jean Campbell

Park plans discussed FROM PAGE ONE Alma Recreation Association, which hosted a Pulled Pork Hootenanny at the Alma Community Centre as a fundraiser and park information night on April 26. The event included an update on plans for a memory

arboretum and labyrinth at the park. Driscoll reiterated the Optimists just wanted direction on who to approach about the plan for the tractor pull. Council agreed the group should approach them and make a presentation.

Arnott, Pettapiece slam Liberals as higher gas plant cancellation costs revealed QUEEN’S PARK - Local Conservative MPPs say the Liberal government misled the people of Ontario, in light of a report showing the cost of cancelling a gas plant in Mississauga in the run up to the last election was much higher than originally stated. Auditor General Jim McCarter tabled his report on the cancellation of the Mississauga power plant in the Ontario Legislature on April 15. Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott attended the lock up prior to the release of the report and argued that the government has been caught fudging the numbers. “The Liberal government has been caught red-handed. They told us repeatedly that the cost of cancelling the Mississauga gas plant was $190 million; we now know that the real number is $275 million,” said Arnott. “What’s more, Ontario’s auditor general is expected to study and report on the cancellation of the Oakville gas plant later on this year,” Arnott added.“It’s safe to assume the Oakville cancellation will cost Ontario taxpayers hundreds of millions more.” Arnott said there is a long list of other priorities on which the money could have been spent. “This money could have gone to pay for new hospitals or hospital renovation projects. It could have gone towards

important infrastructure projects such as the Highway 6 Morriston bypass, municipal roads and bridges, or other priorities,” Arnott noted. The Liberals must be held accountable, says PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. “If it really was a mistake to understate the cost by $85 million, they are [still at fault]. If it wasn’t a mistake, it looks like they misled the people of Ontario,” Pettapiece stated. $90 million in penalties Some of the specific costs revealed in the Auditor General’s report include $90 million in penalties and interest to the power company’s lender in the US – all on a $59-million loan; $41 million in labour costs without seeing copies of payroll documents or T4s; and $4.2 million to the power company for the plant property without gaining title to the property.

Ontario energy minister Bob Chiarelli, in an April 15 statement, thanked the auditor for his work and accepted his findings. “The auditor has provided Ontarians with a longer-term assessment than the figure

OPP seek information on mischief DRAYTON - The Wellington County OPP is investigating mischief that occurred at a building under construction on Faith Drive here. Investigation revealed sometime between April 27 and the morning of April 29, unknown suspects entered the construction site beside Foodland. A portable toilet was tipped over prior to the suspects forcing a door to gain access to the building under construction. A fire hose was cut from the fire box, several fire extinguishers were emptied throughout the

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By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church

We can waddle or we can soar Imagine if you can, not knowing whether you’d live to see the end of today. Imagine being with friends and family, unsure whether or not you’d see them tomorrow. How would you want that time to be spent? No doubt, petty arguments and conflicts would be secondary to the love you would want to show and express. So, I was wondering. Who among us lives not knowing if they will see tomorrow? As we enter this time of summer, I thought about the very brave

firefighters who specialize in forest fires. These men and women jump from airplanes carrying 100 pounds of gear on their backs right into the middle of burning trees and meadows. In some places, they are referred to as “smokejumpers.” Dangerous? You bet. It’s a killer … but it’s what they do. We can only imagine what kind of conversations people in this line of work have with their loved ones. When Jesus walked this earth, he too, didn’t know if he would live to see tomorrow. He too, could smell the smoke of fires in his not-toodistant future. He knew a fire was burning that only he could

fight. For Jesus, every moment and every word counted. There was no time for flip conversations and petty quarrels over all those bottles of wine and hours spent with his friends. And so, as he knew his time was coming to a close, he spoke words of wisdom and advice and good counsel, “Let me give you a new command. Love one another. In the same way I loved you, love one another.” He wasn’t telling his loved ones what to believe. He was encouraging them about how to live. But his greatest act of love was yet to come: stretching out his arms on the cross, he said, “I love you this much.” The message of love and

the command to love is all through the Bible. It is who we are as the people of God. It is our duty to remember it. A modern parable A modern parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. After they waddled into the duck sanctuary, the service began and the duck preacher spoke eloquently of how God had given the ducks wings with which to fly. He pounded the pulpit with his beak and said, “With these wings, there is nowhere we ducks can not go! There is no God-given task we ducks cannot accomplish. With these wings we no

longer need walk through life. We can soar high in the sky!” Shouts of “Amen!” were quacked throughout the duck congregation. The duck preacher concluded his message by exclaiming, “With our wings we can fly through life!” “WE......CAN.....FLY!!!!” More ducks quacked out loud “AMENS!” in response. Every duck loved the service. In fact all the ducks that were present commented on what a wonderfully convincing message they had heard from their duck preacher ... and then they left the church and waddled all the way home. Too often, we waddle away from worship the same way we

waddled in - totally unchanged. Who wants to be like that after hearing the word of God? Who wants to waddle away unchanged? If you remember one thing, remember the new commandment given to us by Jesus Christ: Love one another. We should all aspire to be like those smokejumpers and fight the fires of the love of Christ. Sure, it’s risky. But it’s worth the risk because our very lives and souls and hearts depend upon it. Don’t be the duck with wings who waddles instead of soars – be the smokejumper who wakes up every day and says, “Life is a gift. Who can I love today?”

Alma Women’s Institute celebrates 40th anniversary with British-style high tea at Alma Community Hall

High tea - LEFT: Pat Salter wears a fascinator hat. RIGHT: Jean Hanna serves tea at the Alma WI 40th anniversary celebrations.

Community Spaghetti Fundraising Dinner for Andrina Duff Drayton Christian Reformed Church (88 Main St E., Drayton)

Friday, May 10, 2013, 4-8 p.m. Tickets: $10 per person (eat in or take out) Incl. Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert. Advance tickets only available until Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Drayton Food Market or by calling Cora Stevens: 519-638-3709 or Yvonne Vandenberg: 519-638-2125. Event Hosted by the Drayton CRC Youth Group, Cadets & Gems

ALMA - Members of the Alma Women’s Institute (WI) gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary at an afternoon British-style high tea held at the Alma Community Centre. Stories of the past 40 years were shared among the friends and relatives and visiting dignitaries. Jean Austin was instrumental in getting the Alma WI started. Back in 1973 she had moved from Milton to a farm just west of Alma. She had been active in the Milton area WI and missed the institute’s monthly meetings. So she approached long-time Alma resident Mabel Trask about starting an Alma chapter. Trask liked the idea of gathering for time of fellowship and education, so Austin put up some posters around the village. The first meeting was held on April 19, 1973 with 17 charter members meeting at the Alma Public School. Ruth

Grose was the first president and Pat Salter was the first secretary. Member fees were $1. Doris White was vicepresident and Jean Austin was district director. Margaret Hall was PRO and Mabel Trask was Tweedsmuir history writer. Grose was the only one who could type, so she became the typist for the history and is still looking after that today. Mabel Trask wrote out the stories. Alma WI printed its first history book in 1984 and ordered 500 copies. They quickly sold and they ordered 200 more. There are still a few copies available by contacting Grose at 519-846-5329. The group has been very active in helping in the community. They meet monthly at various members’ homes around Alma. At present there are 17 active members, which is the same number as the year the group was started. Wilma Snowe has been the secretary for the past 20 years.

A short while after the Alma WI started in 1973, they wanted to make some money to donate to various causes in the community. They decided catering would be an excellent way to make money but no one really wanted to be in charge of cooking meat. Since Grose was president at the time, she felt she better take on the task. She approached her husband to design something in which

large quantities of meat could be cooked. Ray Grose was agreeable to the idea, so Alma WI catering began. Forty years later, the ladies are still catering to dinners for local agriculture producer groups and agriculture societies. Their catering efforts have allowed them to generate money, which they use to support charities in the community. submitted by Sharon Grose

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Cutting the cake - Alma WI hosted a special 40th anniversary celebration at the Alma Community Hall. Cutting the anniversary cake, from left, are: founding member Jean Austin, first president Ruth Grose and current president Helen Moffat. submitted photos

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to those who are unable to worship on Sunday morning because of work, illness, or some other reason – please join us for evening worship every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays.

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Tanis Cowan knew a great music opportunity when she saw it five years ago, after being introduced to a unique program called Music for Young Children (MYC). Having taught private piano lessons for 15 years, Ms. Tanis, as her students call her, was looking to expand her teaching horizons and her music studio, and found it through MYC. Ms. Tanis recognized the program’s potential since it had never been offered in Drayton, it was fun for students, parents and teacher, and it offered a door styles and options to give piano-keyboard program for a one ofasa young kind look to in anya children as 3½ entry. setting. Another upside is that group both“I companies manufacture loved the idea of group and produce products in lessons, sincetheir it’s always more Ontario. fun to explore and learn in a Richardson that group, regardlessstresses of the topic,” staying ahead current trends explained Ms. of Tanis. andShe changes the that industry is a also in liked it was primary athat goalwas for his business program tested, tried he works his and true, beingclosely taught with by more clients800 to ensure that the than teachers to entire over building/renovating process is 24,000 students on three differcost effective and and efficient. ent continents touting As part of their Canadian origins, beingservice foundtheyin 1980. have computer software ed to estimate flooring materiMYC’s all mission statement alstoto“provide ensure accurate is the best pricing quality and ordering. Computer-aided music education to young children by blending the pleasure and the joy of music making with sound instruction.”

MYC’s interactive system motivates and engages parents and children, nurturing family bonds and delivering valuable co-learning experiences while developing a firm, fundamental understanding of music. A unique aspect of MYC is the parent learns along with the child because they are so involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis credits the success of the program to the parents of her students. “I am the teacher once a week; they are the at-home ‘coach’ several days a week,” renderings she said. of exterior doors andAn garage allows initialdoors goal also for each of customers see exactly what Ms. Tanis’ to students is to develtheir selection like on op the happy will habitlook of practictheir Mapleton Flooring ing. house. She encourages her stuand offers dentsWindows to practice by complete giving a house for allsticker winspecial packages “super duper” dows, doors, garage doors, inteeach week. rior“Practicing doors and flooring. does not need to Having up in theaarea be long; 10grown to 15 minutes day Richardson to start,” shebelieves said. in giving backMs. to Tanis’ his community supcreativitybyshines porting Palmerston and through the by offering several District Hospital Foundation, extra practice incentives the Mapleton throughout theFire yearDepartment to ensure and Drayton Minor Soccer. students attain their musical Whether time have to install goals. Once it’s students colnew lectedflooring enough and/or stickerswindows on their or to create a new kitchen con“happy practice thermometers,” they have a party. This year, to celebrate the 2010 Olympics, students earned

The Mapleton & Area Business Profile

Mapleton Flooring and Windows offers craftsmanship and timely service Owner/proprietor Jim Richardson has proven there is more than just windows and flooring to his business since opening Mapleton Flooring and Windows in 2008. After eight years of experience at the former Harron’s Rona of Moorefield as store manager, purchaser and developing an Installed Sales Department, Richardson recognized a gap in the market for supply and installation services for all types of residential and commercial flooring, windows and doors in the area. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he seized that opportunity and purchased his business from Carere’s Flooring and Windows and hasn’t looked back since. Early challenges such as finding the right balance of high quality products at affordable pricing, and skilled installers has ultimately led to Richardson’s success. Initially, Richardson’s focus was primarily on small residential projects but this has evolved into working with quality builders both residentially and commercially on larger projects. “Ensuring that I am able to deliver quality, timely service on a small or large scale is important to me,” states

Richardson. “We offer quality products and honest, dependable craftsmanship and you will always find Mapleton Flooring and Windows prompt and courteous.” Within five years the business was relocated from Wood Street in Drayton to the current location at 83 Wellington Street in Drayton allowing for a larger showroom. Mapleton Flooring and Windows carries several lines of carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood, vinyl flooring. They sell vinyl windows, steel and fiberglass doors and garage doors to meet any budget or style. In addition to window and flooring solutions, Mapleton Flooring and Windows also features unique custom designed one of a kind showers and back splashes. With an eye on quality, Richardson is proud to carry North Star Windows, since it currently ranks as the highest energy star rated windows in Ontario, backed with a lifetime warranty. He notes that all components are made in-house which makes pricing comparable to lower end manufactured products. They also carry Therma Tru Doors which features thousands of various glass and

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