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Council gathers input at special meeting on Sunday gun hunting by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - Mapleton council heard arguments both for and against allowing Sunday gun hunting in the township at a special meeting on May 3. About 25 people attended the gathering, leaving plenty of empty seats at the PMD arena hall. A call for written submissions on the topic generated 34 responses prior to the meeting, with 28 in favour of expanding hunting to Sundays and six opposed. Three submissions that arrived after the deadline added one voice to the proSunday hunting side and two more in opposition. Of the correspondents that clearly indicated they lived in Mapleton, eight were in favour and six opposed. One submission from Mapleton resident Paul Day suggested a referendum on the issue in the next municipal election. “This would give all residents ample time to mull it over and base the decision on solid data. We’ve lived without the Sunday hunt up until now so another year or two would be bearable,� Day stated. A referendum was also suggested by Palmerston resident Andy Tarc, the only individual who requested advance permis-
sion to speak at the meeting. “We have here a powerful gun lobby trying to convince the people of Mapleton to add gun hunting on Sundays,� said Tarc, who added, even without Sundays, “presently you can hunt 86 per cent of the time.� Tarc said that leaves only 14 per cent of time available for families to enjoy the outdoors “without having bullets or razor-sharp arrowheads whizzing past them.� Later in the meeting several speakers pointed out how hunting has never been prohibited on Sundays, while another noted only “hunting� - not shooting - is banned in Ontario on Sundays, meaning target practice, skeet shooting and similar pastimes are allowed. Tarc said the people of Wellington North “had no vote and were absolutely denied their democratic rights� when that municipality became the first in Wellington County to approve Sunday gun hunting by a 3-2 vote of council on Jan. 11. “The mayor of Wellington North used his one winning vote to force gun hunting on the whole community,� stated Tarc. “Don’t hijack the people’s democracy. Let the people decide.� “I can assure you process is done differently in Mapleton
than it is in Wellington North,â€? said Mayor Neil Driscoll. A resolution passed by Mapleton council at the special meeting allowed unscheduled delegates an opportunity to address the gathering. “I support the notion to allow gun hunting,â€? said Steven Schindler of Moorefield. “I believe everyone should be able to enjoy their days off from work as they see fit. “ Schindler added he sees no reason “we are stopped from doing something we enjoy on the second of two days I get off from work.â€? Moorefield area resident Donna Selinger said she lives beside an area where hunting is allowed and “on Saturday mornings its like a race course ... We don’t see anyone from the GRCA until the end of the day and it’s already dark.â€? Selinger added, “We don’t allow hunting on our property and I don’t think they need one more day for shooting animals.â€? Mapleton resident Sherry Denstedt stated, “I have never been in favour of hunting on my property at any time because I enjoy letting my dogs loose and I enjoy walking on my property ‌ I think it would be great for us to have a vote about it. That would make sense.â€? Continued on page 6
Silver skills - The Junior Lego Mechanics team from Alma Public School, under the direction of teacher/coach Jake Ladner, earned silver medals at the Skills Canada provincial championships held at RIM Park on May 1. From left: Wesley Weber, Kent Kelly, Brodie Skerritt and Jonathan Thiessen. submitted photo
Mapleton declares June Seniors Month by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here has declared June “Seniors Month� and the local Seniors Centre For Excellence is organizing a variety of activities to celebrate. “You don’t have to look too far to see the difference that seniors make in the Township of Mapleton,� stated Helen Edwards, seniors health services coordinator at the centre. “They continue to serve as leaders, mentors and volunteers. Seniors are active and
important members of our community; by proclaiming June 2016 Seniors’ Month in Mapleton, seniors will know that they are held in high esteem and are valued and recognized for their vast contributions to their community.� Seniors Month is celebrated province wide and Edwards noted this June marks the 32nd anniversary of the designation in Ontario. “This is a month to recognize the vast contributions that seniors make to the com-
munity of Mapleton. The theme for Seniors’ Month 2016 is ‘Seniors Making a Difference,’� Edwards stated. As part of the celebration, Edwards said a photo gallery of seniors, who through their volunteer work are making a difference in their respective communities in north Wellington, will be created. The photo gallery will be available for viewing on the Township of Mapleton website and the municipality’s Facebook page.
Minto Rural Health Centre officially opened at local hospital site on May 4
Health facility opens - Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team executive director Shirley Borges addresses the crowd at the official opening of the Minto Rural Health Centre (MRHC) on May 4. From left: PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, Waterloo-Wellington LHIN chair Joan Fisk, Minto Mayor George Bridge, North Wellington Health Care chair Tom Sullivan, MRHC committee chair David Craig, Dr. Christopher Cressey and Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation chair Dan Hill. photo by Patrick Raftis
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als to the community. “I couldn’t do it in my 1,000-square-foot converted Anglican manse downtown. There was no room to grow,� he said. North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) board chair Tom Sullivan stated, “The Minto Rural Health Centre provides the venue for integrated and collaborative primary health care to flourish. No longer will patients have to travel far to receive the care they need. “We also now have the space to accommodate new family physicians to our community - a key to the longterm health care strategy for the Minto area.� Telemedicine access point The MRHC is located beside Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH), allowing easy access for patients to flow to and from the hospital. The reception area for the building is a large, bright atrium and the building also includes facilities for telemedicine and an activity room stocked with treadmills, stationary bicycles and other equipment.
Financing for the $3-million facility came from three sources: the PDH Foundation, NWHC, and a debenture which NWHC arranged through the Town of Minto. “The Town of Minto is a strong believer that having quality care in our community is a key element of economic development and essential to the growth of our community,� said Minto Mayor George Bridge, who is also warden of Wellington County. Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team executive director Shirley Borges said the team is “very excited� to be able to expand many FHT-based programs and services to the community. “Minto residents have been looking forward to the day that they can access our programs on a regular basis in Palmerston,� she stated. “The centre will also provide a wonderful venue for fostering community partnerships and joint initiatives, and our residents always benefit when health providers work together.�
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Wellington County composting workshop takes participants back to roots by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Diverting organics from the landfill by backyard composting was the focus of a workshop sponsored by Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services Division. The event, held at the Drayton library on April 23, was an introduction to composting and its benefits. “Composting is recycling - naturally. Mixing together organic materials that naturally decay through microorganism digestion, producing a soil rich in nutrients,” Solid Waste Services consultant Don Prosser stated. Materials suited to the composting process include grass clippings, shredded newspaper, coffee grounds, eggshells, tea bags, fruit and vegetable cores and peelings, plant pruning’s and dryer lint. Non-compostable materials introduce toxins, stop decomposition and spread diseases that prevent microorganisms from turning organic materials into compost. These materials include pet waste, pressure treated wood, plants treated with herbicides or pesticides, diseased plants, mature weeds and seeds, plastics, metals, ceramic and glass. “Compostable materials are comprised of brown and green materials that are chopped or shredded into smaller particles to accelerate the decomposition process,” Prosser said. “The good or green materials provide a protein source for microorganisms through nitrogen. Brown materials consisting of dried leaves, twigs, egg shells and shredded newspaper, are sugar-rich materials that provide energy through carbon,
Draw winner - Wellington County Solid Waste Services employees Kelly Vrooman and Don Prosser present The Earth Machine composter to draw winner Mike De Rose of Drayton, right. DeRose attended a composting workshop presented by the county on April 23 at the Drayton Library. The workshop, entitled “Back to Our Roots,” provided an informative look at backyard composting. photo by Caroline Sealey
allowing microorganisms to break down organic materials.” An efficient composting process involves the right type and layering of materials along with a ratio of brown (carbon) and green (nitrogen) mixes. Two browns to one green is ideal but composting will occur with whatever is available. Incorrect ratios may lead to slow composting rates, odours and dry piles. Air and water are also essential in achieving a well functioning compost
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the market. The vermicomposter, uses worms to breakdown material. The bokashi unit ferments material in an airtight container,” Prosser said. He added, “The most common composter is the square or conical bin. Place bins in a sunny or semi-shady location that is easily accessible. Keep away from watercourses to prevent leaching and place the unit directly on the soil to allow small organisms to break down materials easily.” Collection bins used inside the home range from a used ice cream bucket to a stainless steel container with a carbon filter. “The container can be anything that will hold your materials. It doesn’t have to be fancy,” Prosser said. Slower decomposition rates are caused by the pile being too small, dry, lacking in nitrogen and/or air. Build up the pile, add water, greens or browns as needed, to remedy the situation. Continued on page 5
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A nation responds After a weekend filled with seemingly ever-grimmer news about the prospects of quickly getting the wildfire raging through northern Alberta under control, reports at the beginning of the week were a little more hopeful. A stretch of cooler weather had officials more optimistic about containing the fire itself. That in turn revived hope for the future for Fort McMurray and its citizens, now spread across a wide region in the wake of a last weeks’ evacuation, an event of unprecedented scale in the province. Nearly seven days after residents made the much chronicled trip through flaming woods along the only highway out of town, came word that a great deal of key infrastructure - the hospital, local schools, the water treatment facility - had survived under the protection of firefighters. So too, had the vast majority of homes. That said, damage is still extraordinary and the relief and assistance needed will be ponderous. And there lies cause for further optimism given, as of Monday, the Canadian Red Cross was reporting it had received $54 million in donations, a figure that did not include matching funds pledged by provincial and federal governments. That will go a long way to helping Fort McMurray evacuees rebuild their lives and their community - and no doubt more help will be on the way, thanks to generous donors from across Canada and beyond. Donating through the Red Cross remains probably the most efficient way for most Canadians to help. The money goes through an agency well experienced in assuring funds are effectively used, contributing is simple and governments are matching the contributions. Donations can be made by visiting the Red Cross website, calling 1-800-418-1111, or texting the word “REDCROSS” to 30333 to make a $5 donation. Patrick Raftis
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Hoops fundraiser - LEFT: Norwell District Secondary School teachers Mallory Tolcher, left, and Lindsay Clements participated in Hooping It Up on April 28. Each competitor paid a $2 entry fee for the chance to sink as many free-throws as possible in one minute. Money raised benefits the Best Buddies club which fosters friendships between individuals with special needs and student volunteers at Norwell and schools across the country. About 60 students and staff participated at Norwell, raising $250. Top Buddy shooter was Matthew Konye, with eight baskets in one minute. Top male shooter was Tyler Reiner with 19. Top female shooter was Jimmie Thring with 12. Top staff shooter was teacher Dale Beer, with 22. RIGHT: Norwell student Amanda Beadle lines up a shot during her minute in the spotlight. photos by Caroline Sealey
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Hollen: gone but not forgotten The village of Hollen, situated on Lots 17 and 18, Concessions 5 and 6 in the former Township of Maryborough, was first settled in 1850 by Hugh Hollingshead. He built a mill race by the Conestogo River and by 1851 had a saw mill in operation. A grist and flour mill followed in 1853. The custom of payment in the early days was by the barter system. A portion of the flour or grist (animal feed) ground was retained by the mill as payment. This made flour and feed available to those who had no wheat or other grains to be ground. Maryborough Township was incorporated in 1851. Mr. Hollingshead was Reeve of the Township in 1851 and 1852 (those were the days of annual municipal elections). Samuel Robertson, a young man in his 30s, was the first
general merchant. He set up shop in 1852. He was appointed the first Hollen postmaster the same year. A post he held until he moved from Hollen in the 1870s. Robertson was named a magistrate for the County of Wellington in the 1850s - perhaps one of the youngest so honoured. With mills, a post office and a general store, Hollen was soon home to many, with the usual tradesmen supplying the necessities for pioneer life. The school, established in 1854, attests to the rapid growth of the village. It was a union school for pupils from both Maryborough and Peel. The first Methodist Church was built in 1862. It was destroyed by fire in 1915, rebuilt and opened a year later. The Presbyterian Church built in 1867 served until the congregation chose church union in 1925 and joined the Methodists. There is record of three plans
of subdivision for the thriving village made by Thomas Henderson, Ira Edmonds and George Henderson. The map in the 1906 Wellington County atlas shows the more than 130 lots planned for the village. The Presbyterian and Methodist churches, the school, tannery and mill race are all clearly marked. The plans also included a large cemetery where the remains of those early pioneers rest. It is still used today and is operated and maintained by the municipality. By 1866 there was daily stage coach service from Guelph via Elora, Alma, Bosworth and Drayton, with the run terminating at Hollen. The 1871-72 Directory of Wellington County lists the population of Hollen at 400 with 45 business and trades persons. There were carding, grist and saw mills, shingle
Composting workshop at library takes participants back to roots FROM PAGE THREE Ammonia smells are caused by too many green materials being added to the pile. The addition of more brown materials will alleviate the issue. A rotten egg or vinegar smell is caused by anaerobic decomposition, which means the pile is too wet and lacks oxygen. Turning the pile, adding dry leaves or shredded paper will absorb excess
moisture. Adding meat, bones, dairy products and eggs can produce unpleasant odours and attract hungry pests. Eliminating these materials and locking the composter will prevent these issues. “The benefits associated with composting include natural recycling of organic waste, enhancement of soil quality, promotion of plant health, savings on disposal and collection
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and cheese factories, a brickyard and a mason, two general merchants, four blacksmiths (perhaps sharing two shops), a wagon maker and carriage builder, two hotels, a cooper, two tailors, a shoemaker, carpenters and a cabinetmaker, a photographer and Dr. Henry Maudsley was tending to the ill in the community.
When the railway was built through the township in 1871 it by-passed Hollen, drawing commerce to centres served by the rail. By the late 1870s business opportunities in the village declined and many moved on to pursue their fortune elsewhere. The post office closed in 1914 when rural mail delivery was
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By Pastor Mark McCready Alma Bible Church
Christian communion Over the years there has often been a fascination with the Christian celebration of communion. Early on in history those not familiar with Christianity would hear of this celebration, about the bread being the body and the wine being the blood, and would draw the conclusion that Christians were in fact cannibals. This conclusion is in fact far from the truth. The celebration of communion, also known as the Eucharist or the breaking of bread, has its roots in the Passover feast and represents a time of celebration for having been set free from
bondage. The origin of the Passover feast is in itself an incredible story. You can read about it in the book of Exodus chapter 12 from your Bible in the Old Testament. At the time, the Jews were being held in slavery by the Egyptians. The number of Jews had increased greatly and as the numbers increased the oppression over the Jews grew heavier. Eventually God called a man named Moses to free his people. The move towards freedom begins with a series of plagues, the last of which was the death of every firstborn. To protect against this last plague, every household was to take a one-year-old unblemished lamb and kill it. They were to feast on it that night, and the
blood of that lamb would be a sign to the Lord that when the final plague came that house would be spared from death. Over the years the meal, while still remembered in this context, is often remembered in the larger context of Israel gaining its freedom from slavery. The meal represents that point at which the Jews finally were set free from bondage. With the knowledge of how the Passover got its origins, we can begin to better understand this whole celebration of communion. The last supper, where Jesus sat down to celebrate the Passover, is what eventually becomes the Christian communion celebration. Perhaps some of you know this story. Jesus had traveled
all around Galilee and was now in Jerusalem to prepare to celebrate the Passover. He makes sure that everything is arranged. He arranges for a party room for all his friends and all the necessary food and drink. Then at the time of the meal, he shares with them about the future and talks about how his own body is the bread and that the wine is His blood. For some this may be confusing, but his words were rooted in symbolism. What Jesus was saying was that he was the sacrificial lamb. That he was going to die to set us free. So while the people of Israel in sacrificing a lamb would experience freedom from that last plague and ultimately freedom from the bondage of slavery, so also those who choose
to follow Jesus, those who receive Him as their sacrificial lamb, would also enjoy freedom from bondage, freedom from the penalty of sin. In my life as a pastor, I meet a lot of people who are in bondage. Just a couple of weeks ago I personally met a lady who had literally been held hostage for over a year. I meet some who are hostage to alcohol or drugs. Some who I meet are held hostage to the feelings of guilt or shame due to a past traumatic event. Some are held hostage by their feelings of anger towards another person. In fact, unresolved anger can be a terrible plague in a person’s life. It can turn into bitterness and wreak all kinds of havoc. All of us to one degree or
another are hostage to sin. Once sin gets into our lives it can really consume us. This is where the beauty of what Jesus did comes into play. He chose to become a sacrificial lamb so that any who would seek shelter under his sacrifice would find forgiveness of sins and freedom from the consequence of sin: eternal death. So the next time you are in a church or you see that practice of people passing around bread and wine, know that it has huge personal spiritual significance for those people. It is a time for them to remember and celebrate how they have gone from bondage to freedom: from being held hostage to sin, to enjoying a life of hope.
Residents share thoughts on Sunday gun hunting at special meeting
FROM PAGE ONE Local resident Jeremy Moore saw no need for a referendum. “I think this is the perfect chance for people to state their opinion,” he said. “I think council should have the confidence to make that vote. This is the chance now for the people to speak.” Mapleton resident Wayne Mick said he has enough vacation time available that “to be honest, Sunday hunting in this township really isn’t going to affect my life a lot.” However, he noted, “I am well aware that a lot of my cohorts are not in the same position.”
Mick, who was also critical of the province for passing down the decision to allow Sunday hunting to individual municipalities, added, “I find it a little archaic to have a law that prohibits us from doing an activity based on what day of the week it is.” The Sunday gun hunting issue first arose here on April 12, when three delegates - Brian McRae from Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, and local residents Perry Blancke and Tim Bates - asked council to consider allowing it. Council agreed to consider Sunday gun hunting
in Mapleton subject to public notice and provision of an opportunity for those in support or opposition to appear as delegations. The process also allowed for individuals to write to council supporting or opposing gun hunting on Sunday. Chris and Carey Brubacher wrote in favour of the proposition. “Our family consists of three avid, devoted and licensed hunters. We are raising our son to be a natureloving citizen. He is an active teenager and hunting has been a wonderful outlet for him … We both work full-time jobs so we find that one day on the weekend is not enough.”
Local residents Corey and Henrietta Heimpel indicated in their letter they don’t want gun hunting allowed on Sundays. “We have to put up with people trespassing on our property and guns blasting all week. We look forward to the peace and quiet on Sunday,” the Heimpels stated. Rea and Kathleen Armstrong live near a GRCA hunting area in Mapleton and allow some hunters to hunt on their property six days a week. They suggested it would be more productive to lengthen the hunting season and approve more hunting tags, than to add a Sunday hunt.
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“We enjoy taking our family into the conservation area and can do this safely on Sundays when no hunters are allowed,” they wrote. At the request of Mayor Neil Driscoll, Wellington OPP detachment commander Scott Lawson provided a police perspective on the issue. Lawson indicated any hunting-related calls to police create “many, many public and officer safety concerns,” and are “very resource intensive.” “Any police (OPP) call for service involving firearms, specifically hunting complaints, is and must be considered a highpriority, two-officer response for us,” Lawson stated in his letter. “People with guns, potentially willing to trespass, mixed with other factors such as lack of geographic knowledge of the area, alcohol, language barriers and high-pow-
ered scoped rifles, all heightens our response considerations.” Lawson added, “Often we arrive to find an unattended vehicle parked on a rural road with no occupants. Tactically speaking, because of the weapon aspect, it is not safe for us to start walking into a vacant parcel of land to locate the hunters. This then causes the two officers to wait, often a significant period of time, for the hunters to return. We are now ‘sitting ducks’ on the roadside (in a fully marked OPP cruiser), which puts us at an unsafe, tactical disadvantage with someone a carrying a rifle.” At the meeting, Driscoll stated council would likely consider the issue in June. However, he later told the Community News the issue could be on a meeting agenda as early as May 24.
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ALMA - The Alma Women’s Institute recently held its annual meeting. Shirley Fletcher conducted the business meeting and secretary Marg Hall read the minutes of the 2015 annual meeting. Hall noted that 1,120 volunteer hours were recorded last year. An invitation to a fall rally in Perth County was read. Discussion was held regarding helping at a tea tent at the IPM in September. Donations were made to Arthur, Drayton and Fergus Fall Fair boards. A $75 donation to 4-H was also made by the group. Eight members will attend the District Annual at Novel in May. Ruth Grose made a presentation on Adelaide Hoodless, who founded the Women’s Institute in 1897. She also spoke on the Associated County Women of the World (ACWW), a worldwide organization the institute supports through its Pennies for Friendship program. Many clean water projects in Africa have been provided by ACWW. Courtesies were given by Helen Moffatt, which included a presentation of a lovely plant to retiring president Shirley Fletcher, who will serve as past president. Pat Salter conducted the installation of officers: president Lenore Arbuckle, vicepresident Helen Moffat, secretary Margaret Hall, treasurer Ruth Grose, PRO press reporter Pat Salter, district director Shrirley Fletcher and alternate district director Helen Moffat. Lunch was served by Jean Hanna and Ruth Grose. The next meeting is May 19 at the Alma hall. New members welcome. Submitted by Pat Salter
Stage production - Students rehearse a scene from Theatre Norwell’s production of The Sound of Music. The show runs May 12 and 13 at 7:30pm and May 14 at 2pm and 7:30pm at the E.C. Gray Centre at Norwell District Secondary School. submitted photo
Theatre Norwell to stage The Sound of Music PALMERSTON – Theatre Norwell is set to stage the classic musical The Sound of Music. The show runs May 12 and 13 at 7:30pm and May 14 at 2pm and 7:30pm at the E.C. Gray Centre at Norwell District Secondary School. The Sound of Music was
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