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Drayton, Ontario
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Local youth gains political insight through Legislative Page Program by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - It’s not every Grade 7 student who can say he’s met the premier of Ontario, but Jarrod Dobben is now among that select group. Dobben, 13, recently returned from a three-week experience at the Ontario Legislature through the Legislative Page Program. The opportunity to meet political celebrities like House Speaker Dave Levac and Premier Kathleen Wynne was a bonus, he says. “She asked questions of our group and she was really nice,” he said, adding, “Actually every MPP was nice to the Pages.” Dobben, the son of Ben and Kathy Dobben of Moorefield, is a student at Drayton Heights Public School. His interest in the program was sparked last year, when his Maryborough Public School class won a field trip to Queen’s Park. “It got me interested in politics,” said Jarrod. “They talked to us about it (the Page program) and it seemed like a good idea.” The Legislative Page Program is open to students in Grades 7 or 8 with an interest in current affairs. Students must have an academic average of at least 80 per cent and get along well with their peers and adults.
JARROD DOBBEN
Parliamentary Pages - Drayton Heights Public School student Jarrod Dobben, top row, left, is pictured with fellow participants in the Ontario Legislative Page Program, Dave Levac, top row, centre, speaker of the Legislature, and Page program coordinator Erin Tedford, top row, second from right. submitted photo Pages must earn their spot in the program through an application process that involves submitting an essay outlining
their achievements, involvements and suitability for the program. Asked why he felt he would
make a good Page, Jarrod said, he enjoys volunteering, helping at church dinners and other events in the community.
An avid reader, he also tries to keep up with political news, he said. “It moves a bit fast some-
times, I just try to keep up with what’s going on.” Jarrod was accepted into the program and attended from April 8 to 25. At the Legislature, Pages spend part of the their time in a classroom setting studying legislative processes. “And we actually saw how it Continued on page 3
Cherrey thrives in ‘electric’ playoff atmosphere by Patrick Raftis TORONTO – When the puck dropped for game four of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first playoff series in nine years on May 8, Drayton native Scott Cherrey was right in the thick of things. An NHL linesman since 2007, Cherrey was working the first round of the playoffs for the third consecutive year and drew the assignment for Toronto’s second home game. Thanks in part to that other famous NHL Cherry, broadcaster Don, there was a little more focus than usual on faceoff puck drops, largely handled by the linesmen. Cherry, in a recent edition of his popular Coaches’ Corner segment of the Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts, ripped the linesmen working previous games for too frequently, and in his view unnecessarily, ejecting centremen from the faceoff circle. “Somebody’s got to get these linesmen under control … just drop the puck,” he urged. Add to that media reports of Maple Leaf players and coach Randy Carlyle complaining the linesmen were allowing Bruin players to “cheat” on faceoffs, and many fans were watching the puck drops with increased
Playoff performer - NHL linesman Scott Cherrey was selected to work the first round of the playoffs for the third consecutive year. His assignments have included a stop in Toronto for game four of the Leafs/Bruins series. Community News file photo
scrutiny by the time game four rolled around. For linesman Cherrey though, it was business as usual. “The media is going to say what they want; we just try to maintain the professional standards that we’ve set all year and go out and do our job,” he explained.
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Cherrey said both teams have the ability to express concerns to an officiating supervisor for each series, but no special instructions were given to officials. “We’re just told to maintain the same standards that we’ve upheld for the entire season. We don’t change things for the playoffs.” Maintaining those standards has put Cherrey on the prestigious list of playoff officials since 2011. While he’s yet to get the opportunity to work games past the first round (the number of linesmen drops from 22 to 14 for round two), Cherrey said he continues to work toward that goal. “Just to be named to the playoff team was quite an honour,” he notes. Playoff officials are named on a round by round basis, so Cherrey didn’t know if he’d be part of the second round crew as of May 8, when he spoke with the Community News by telephone en route to Washington for game five of the Capitals’ series with the New York Rangers. Previously, he worked the lines for game one of the St. Louis/Los Angeles series and game three between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders.
Cherrey described the atmosphere as “electric” for what was only the second Leaf home playoff game since 2004. “The playoffs are sort of the ultimate experience - your speed of play is up - we just have to make sure we’re ready for it when the puck drops.” Like the players, Cherrey is glad to be back on the ice in a lockout-shortened season that didn’t begin until Jan. 19 due to a labour dispute. “It was a real rollercoaster ride,” he said of the ups and downs of the negotiations that eventually led to a new collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. “It would look like we were going to play, then it wouldn’t, then it would again. “Finding a positive in a negative,” Cherrey said the late start to the season gave him more time to spend with his family. He and his wife Christa live in Kitchener. Their third child, a son, Kaese, was born in August. The couple also has a son Tyson, 9, and a daughter Katelynne, who is six. “The positive thing was for me to be able to be around for Tyson’s hockey and Katelynne’s gymnastics and to help out with the baby.”
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Plant and bake sale - The Maryborough Horticultural Society held a plant and bake sale in downtown Moorefield on May 11. Above: horticultural society chair Jo Houston and Marg Signer check out some of the greenery on display. photo by Wilma Mol
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another instrument. Sunrise is a pre-keyboard music and movement program that teaches music concepts through singing, rhythm and games. This program is for children ages 2 to 4 and develops listening awareness, fine motor skills, social interaction, confidence and attention span. Children can easily attend with a grandparent or caregiver, plus siblings can attend the class as well. The Sunshine keyboard program is geared towards children ages 3½ and 4; the Sunbeam keyboard program toward ages 5 and 6; and the Moonbeam keyboard program is for ages 7 through 9. All three keyboard programs integrate creative movement, rhythm, singing, music theory and composition for parent and child in a weekly one-hour session. Participating in a MYC class helps children develop
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PRAC ponders request for BMX facility MINTO – A staff report presented at a recent Parks and Recreation Advistory Committee meeting indicate some requests have been received from the community asking the town to consider a BMX track in Minto. Options will be reviewed and discussed at an upcoming meeting. The committee also authorized staff to pursue an agreement with the Palmerston Snow Kings to permit use of rail lands between Greenbush and Clifford, which were recently acquired by the Town of Minto, as a snowmobile trail. Minto Council accepted the minutes of the PRAC meeting at their May 7 meeting.
GRCA promotes Healthy Hikes
Home Show - The Fergus Lions Club Home show was held May 8 - 10 at the sportsplex in Fergus. Among the over 150 exhibitors at the show were Mapleton Flooring and Windows, with a booth manned by Mike Rozendale, left, and Jim Richardson. photo by Patrick Raftis
Elliott questions deferral of Palmerston library project by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – Minto council received assurances upgrades to the Palmerston Library will be proceeding, just not this year. Wellington County councillor Mark MacKenzie advised council the project, as well as planned upgrades to the Hillsburgh Library, were deferred
until 2015 and 2016 respectively, to help the county limit spending in the budget. About $2 million has been budgeted for the Palmerston upgrades, while $4 million is earmarked for the Hillsburgh project. “It’s been deferred for another year, but we’ll get to it. It’s in our five-year plan,” MacKenzie stated during an
FROM PAGE ONE worked in the Chamber. It was really exciting because then we had first-hand knowledge of how things work.” Erin Tedford, co-ordinator of the Legislative Page Program, says gaining a firsthand understanding of what democracy is and what it looks like in reality is one of the main benefits of the program for students. “The experience of listening to all of the debates and proceedings in the legislature for weeks at a time is not something a teacher can duplicate with a textbook and class discussion,” she pointed out. Pages also meet with party leaders and parliamentary personnel and have the chance to ask them questions. “The students leave the program with increased confidence and the realization that they can change situations in their communities through
participation in the democratic process. The leadership abilities they already possess are enhanced,” Tedford explained. During sessions, Pages help out by delivering messages and water to the members of parliament and running notes to the official Hansard recorders. “My favourite part was being in the Chamber. It was really interesting to see how our province is governed.” Contrary to the impression some may have from watching televised question periods, Jarrod said he enjoyed working in the chamber because, “everyone was so friendly.” “In the afternoon, when the cameras aren’t going, that’s when most of the work gets done,” he observed. “In the mornings, during question period, it gets very hectic.” Jarrod points out the program wasn’t all work. Their basement classroom contained a ping-pong table for use dur-
update on county activities at the May 7 Minto council meeting. Councillor Ron Elliott wanted to know why the project needed to be deferred since the money was already budgeted. “The county wanted to lower the tax increase this year from 2.8 per cent, so they pulled it out of our budget for this year,”
MacKenzie explained, adding the spending deferrals helped keep the county levy increase to 2%. MacKenzie noted circulation of materials at the library in Harriston has increased by 23% since the branch was reopened last summer, following extensive renovations to the historic building
CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and its partners are kicking off a brand new hiking campaign called Healthy Hikes. Healthy Hikes runs until Oct. 31 to encourage people to energize their body and mind by spending more time in nature at GRCA conservation areas, nature centres and trails. Participants can also hike at more than 270 other conservation areas throughout Ontario managed by Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities. Ontarians are encouraged to take the Healthy Hikes challenge by registering online and recording time spent hiking at healthyhikes.ca . They can earn bonus points by participating in qualifying activities at conservation areas and nature centres. Information on GRCA events is in the calendar section of the GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca. Events at conservation areas around Ontario can be found at healthyhikes.ca. There are $2,500 worth of prizes up for grabs for challenge participants, including a grand prize of a $1,200 Merrell gift card, donated by Merrell, a leading supplier of hiking equipment. Evidence suggests that spending time outdoors can provide many health benefits
including increased energy and immunity, weight loss and fitness, increased Vitamin D production, reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression, and a reduced risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and cancer. The GRCA has many kilometres of trails in its conservation areas and nature centres. As well, the GRCA owns the Cambridge-Hamilton-Brantford Rail-Trail and the EloraCataract Trailway. Information on all of these is available on the GRCA website. Across Ontario, conservation authorities collectively own over 2,500 km of trails. The conservation areas that they operate help protect ecologic features such as wetlands, forests, rivers and streams, and great lakes shoreline, all of which contribute in invaluable ways to our overall health and well-being. The air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink are impacted by the health of the natural environment. Other organizations partnering with the GRCA, Conservation Ontario and the conservation authorities include the Canadian Mental Health Association, Trees Ontario, York Region, the Ontario Trails Council, Ducks Unlimited Canada, The Bruce Trail Conservancy and the David Suzuki Foundation.
duties “professionally at all times. “He was exceptional when it came to interacting with his peers and the staff here at the Legislative Assembly and was well-liked by everyone he
worked with. Jarrod used his excellent sense of humour and compassion for others to get even the most anxious and serious students laughing and relaxed. It was a pleasure having him here as a Page,” she added.
Local youth gains political insight through Parliamentary Page Program ing breaks and field trips each Friday were among the highlights. Jarrod and the other 19 Pages in his group enjoyed trips to the Royal Ontario Museum and the CN Tower. “It’s the first time I ever went there, so it was really exciting,” he says of the latter experience, which included a ride to the top of the tower. Jarrod said the opportunity to make friends with so many young people from across Ontario was another valuable element of the program. He said he plans to keep in contact with as many as possible through social media. “You get to meet so many new friends that you know you will keep forever.”
The political experience also had a lasting impact, as Jarrod said he would consider working in politics or in government some day if the opportunity arose. “It would be a great field to go into – it’s really intense. Yeah, it’s crossed my mind,” he said. Accommodations are not provided through the program, so Jarrod and his father, Ben Dobben, stayed in hotels for the three weeks they were in Toronto. “He makes us so proud,” Ben commented. Tedford said Jarrod was an “excellent” Page completing extensive preparation for the program and performing his
We would like to thank... the Mapleton Fire Department (Drayton & Moorefield Stations), The Palmerston Fire Department & The Arthur Fire Department for their quick response to our barn fire. We were also impressed by the professional working relationship between all the departments. Also thank you to John, Cindy & Dennis Gleeson, without your help our loss of equipment would have been greater. We also thank this wonderful community for the outpouring of concern and support. We are truly grateful to live in Mapleton Township.
Sincerely, Neil, Barb, Marg Driscoll & Family
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A lasting impact A story in this week’s issue of the Community News highlights the efforts of a local citizens group and the lasting impact such organizations can have on a community. Founded in 1971 to raise funds for a local medical clinic, the Drayton and Community Citizens Association (DCCA) continues to provide a positive impact on the community today. For starters, more than 40 years later the community continues to boast one of the most impressive and well-staffed medical centres in rural Ontario, at a time when many municipalities stuggle with a serious lack of family physicians. It may be a new clinic in a new location, but the current facilty evolved directly from the original vision of a small town medical facility. In addition, the DCCA continues to utlize funds from the sale of the orginal medical clinic building in 1988 to provide financial assistance to community groups and organizations. This year funds were awarded to The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, Mapleton Pre-school, New Life Counselling, Drayton Minor Hockey, Drayton and District Figure Skating, Drayton Minor Ball and Mapleton Historical Society. A pledge was also made to the proposed Drayton Skate Park. These groups can be added to a litany of community betterment efforts all generated through the foresight of local citizens. Patrick Raftis
Letters to the Editor Show some restraint Dear Editor: RE: The recent budget passed by Mapleton council. First off, councillor Mike Downey should be applauded for standing up for taxpayers and voting against the budget. I also find it ironic that one councillor had trouble accepting a 2% wage increase for himself for council duties but had no problem passing the budget. In these times of plant closures, high debt and deficits at upper government levels, this council could have shown some restraint. We will always need road and bridge repairs and if this is a sign of the times, Mapleton residents better have deep pockets. Joe McKenna, RR1 Arthur, Mapleton
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I wish to thank councillor Jim Curry for the reminder that “each of the Mapleton council members are taxpayers as well.” That fact, however, raises a question: if the upgrade and
reconstruction of Sideroad 12 (which is posted “not a through road” by the way) is a legitimate, taxpayer-funded project, why then is Driscoll Farms (and given that councillor Neil Driscoll is a taxpayer, as referenced) required to share some (limited, with sanction of council) portion of the cost? When the concession on which I live was repaved some years ago, I was not asked to directly contribute to the cost, as I presume was the case with other concession residents. Was that because that project was justified as being fully in the interest of the township overall and all taxpayers inclusively? If yes, and if the same principle applies, then I believe Driscoll Farms is being treated unfairly; the business should not be required to contribute toward the cost. Which is it? Or, are we entering into some sort of a two-tier system whereby the allocation of tax dollars is influenced by one’s ability and willingness to pay above-and-beyond? Frightening. Or maybe it’s quite simply a case of Driscoll Farms benefiting from its representation on council. Finally, I must ask: Curry refers to businesses that “help Continued on page 6
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DATES Monday, May 20, 2013 Office Closed Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society The faith of Mapleton pioneers The people who settled our township came with the hope they could establish a better life for themselves and their families. They had faith that, whatever their religion, they could worship God in the manner they chose. This is evidenced by the many churches that were built in the township. Even before the townships of Peel and Maryborough were incorporated, white missionaries from the Episcopal Methodist Church in the United States established churches and schools, Mount Hope and Mount Pleasant, in the southern corner of what was to become Peel Township, circa 1844. In one-room log structures the missionaries made their home, taught the children lessons each weekday and held church services and Sabbath schools each Sunday. While
their primary goal was to teach the children of the black settlers in the area, children of the white settlers attended as well. The settlers gathered in one of the larger homes for worship services led by a travelling circuit minister, if one happened to be in area; most often it was a lay minister, one of their own group who lead them in worship. Before many years passed an acre of land off a corner of a farm would be purchased or donated and a frame church built. As more settlers arrived and families increased, these small churches or the homes where congregations gathered were out grown. Larger buildings were erected and in most cases, an area of the church yard was used as a burying ground. Anglican Churches were built in Alma, Drayton, Kingsville, Lot 11, Concession 8, near Moorefield, and in
11; Glen Allan Methodist in Glen Allan; Shiloh, lot 12, Concession 8; and Mount Hope, Lot 14, Concession 17; and in Maryborough, Sharon, Lot 7, Concession 3. Wesleyan Methodist churches built in former Peel were Drayton Lot 2, Concession 11; Goldstone, Lot 13, Concession 10; Spring Hill, Lot 2, Concession 4; Olivet, Lot 12, Concession 5; Goshen, Lot 13, Concession 7; Bloomsbury, Lot 20, Concession 11; Parker, Lot 18, Concession 14; Alma in Alma; and Zion, Lot 1,
Rothsay. There were two Baptist churches, both in Maryborough, Medill, Lot 14, Concession 9 and Hustonville, Lot 12, concession 8. A Quaker church was on Lot 2, Concession 9 in Peel. A Methodist Church in Glen Allan and the British Episcopal Methodist Church, Lot 16, Concession 4, were established by the black settlers in that area. Primitive Methodist churches built in former Peel Township were Ebenezer at Goldstone, Lot 11, Concession
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St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Drayton. A Christian church was built in Drayton on main Street West. All these churches were established in the township before 1885. They served their faithful congregations well. However, over the years people moved about, modes of travel went from horse drawn to motor vehicles, and land uses changed. For whatever reasons, most of these early churches no longer exist. Only the abandoned cemeteries of some of them remain.
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By Rev. Calvin Brown, Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton
A quiet revival Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a story that illustrates the struggle a man has with going to church. The wife says to the man: John you have to get up. John says: I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get up. Wife: John you have to get up. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday and you have to go to church? John: Why do I have to go to church? Wife: John youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the minister! However, by sleeping in
we can miss a great deal. The good parts of going to church include knowing the warmth and care of people who are like brothers and sisters, the deeper understanding of the purpose of life, the inspiration of the music, and the opportunity to reach out with others to those in need in our community and around the world, or most of all to experience a personal encounter with God. Sometimes even believers like the minister in our story donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like making the effort. Yet to set aside the time for worship week by week is not only one of the 10 Commandments given by God to Moses for the
well being of the community, but is the example of Jesus himself who regularly attended synagogue. Someone said they recognized God as their Lord and King. In fact God is the Lord of all lords and the king of all kings the Bible tells us. It is as if you had been chosen to deliver the welcome speech when the Queen came to the community. It is not likely you would simply say on the morning of the meeting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like getting up.â&#x20AC;? That would be extremely irresponsible and a let down not only to you and the rest of the welcoming party but to the whole community that counted on you.
Letters to the Editor Nowhere, May 3) something else had caught my attention The Community News covered the issue of the upgraded road leading to the Driscoll farm and drying operation - as it should. Thank you for taking on a hot potato. Win-win FRO [ LQFK E Z situation The Driscolls are doing Dear Editor: Prior to Mr. Kleinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial what any business does; they Letter to the Editor (Road to ask questions, grow their FROM PAGE FOUR to keep our residential taxes down.â&#x20AC;? That, in light of a 12.5% increase this year alone?? Ron Klein, Moorefield
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ers will never yield themselves fully in service to God.â&#x20AC;? Until we realize this we too will never get out of bed. Let us honour God who honours us by promising to show up in the worship event when we seek him with all of our hearts. I plan to be there this Sunday and you are invited to be part of the welcoming delegation as well.
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Dr. David Schieck provides ‘Diabetes 101’ at information meeting by Bonnie Whitehead DRAYTON - Chair George Van Ankum welcomed 30 members and guests to a diabetes information meeting on April 4 at the Drayton Reformed Church. Regional director Kerry Bruder presented Alice Van Ankum with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her 37-year contribution to the Canadian Diabetes Association and people affected by diabetes. Many of her family was in attendance for the presentation. She offered thanks to Heidi Fraser from the Kitchener office for her contribution to the event. Only 30 people involved with the CDA across Canada received a medallion. George Van Ankum offered thanks and appreciation to those who helped raise $49,457 in the annual appeal. Guest speaker Dr. David Schieck, formerly of Drayton, is now a family physician in Guelph. His presentation on living successfully with dia-
betes followed the basics of Diabetes 101 to various treatments highlighting ways to decrease the chances of complications and cardiovascular problems. His handouts included a body mass index chart (BMI) and a risk calculator test with recommendations for annual or three to five year screening tests. A blood test shows a snapshot of the sugar in your blood whereas a hemoglobin A1C shows how much sugar is in your blood over a range of three months, which is also a good predictor of diabetes. Schieck noted it is important to get the sugars out of your blood stream and into the tissues. Using the four ‘M’s’ properly, you can manage your blood sugars effectively: monitor your blood glucose levels; take your prescribed medications; add movement to your daily routine; and moderate your meals. Diabetes tends to be a medication-intensive
condition aimed at cardiovascular complication prevention. Planning meals and snacks, going easy on carbohydrates, and eating vegetables and a portion of protein are advised. Avoid the sitting disease, urged Schieck, suggesting patients follow a prescription for exercise, as religiously and seriously as a prescription for insulin, cholesterol tablets, high blood pressure pills, and other medications that help combat the complications of diabetes. Nancy Dietrich thanked Dr. Schieck for his presentation. The door prize of a Choice Menus cookbook was won by Patricia Salter of the Arthur area. The chair expressed appreciation to the ladies who prepared the luncheon - Theresa Johnston, Cora Anne Morden, Audrey Morden, Nancy Dietrich, and Dorothy DeJong. For further information, feel free to contact volunteers at the branch at 519-338-3181 or npnw@diabetes.ca
Diabetes information meeting - George Van Ankum, far right, chair of the Canadian Diabetes Society’s North Perth Wellington Branch, expressed congratulations to, from left: Alice Van Ankum and Patricia Salter, for their contributions to the organization, and appreciation to guest speaker Dr. David Schieck, a former Drayton resident, currently a family physician in Guelph, at the diabetes information meeting held April 4 at the Drayton Reformed Church. photo by Bonnie Whitehead
Did your trees withstand the ice storm? Planting proper varieties can help MAPLETON - The storm damage was widespread and severe. Trees and property in Mapleton Township, Wellesley Township and other areas of Wellington County and Waterloo Region were hard hit by the April 12 ice storm. Limbs were broken off trees on streets and in yards. Trees lining the edges of woodlots have exposed wounds. Cars, houses, sheds, barns and power lines also fell victim to the storm’s wrath. But why did some trees fail and others didn’t? It’s hard to believe that a small coating of ice can be heavy enough to take down huge, healthy trees or break off their largest limbs. But not all trees are equal in their ability to withstand an ice storm. In fact, some of the trees planted on our yards are often the most susceptible to storm damage. What are the characteristics that you consider when picking a tree for your yard or farm? Perhaps you consider size,
Ice storm fells poplar - Poplar trees, like this one which came down during the ice storm in April are more brittle and less likely withstand an ice storm than oak or sugar maples. Trees for Mapleton farm forester suggests property owners consider a tree’s sturdiness when planting in yards. submitted photo
growth rate, shade tolerance. Does it produces fruit or sap? Does it have nice flowers and
leaf colour or does it provide a good windbreak? What about its ability to withstand severe
weather? Usually we pick trees that are easily maintained and have
fast growth rates. For these reasons, soft maples have been planted somewhat over-zealously on yards and streets. Soft maple is an excellent tree for planting along creeks, on the farm, or on yards far away from buildings, but as we saw this spring, it can be prone to ice and wind damage. You may have also noticed that birch, ash, willow and poplar trees were hit particularly hard by the storm, yet many of the oak and sugar maples (hard maple) seemed to be unscathed. This is because these species are all fast-growing trees with softer wood than their slower growing counterparts, the sugar maple and oak. These sometimes brittle trees also tend to develop weak V-shaped crotches that make them vulnerable to splitting apart under the weight of ice or during strong winds. Every tree species has its own qualities. Soft maples, for example, are nice looking shade trees that can quickly
grow to a large size, and adapt easily to different soil types. However, they can also pose a threat to property because of their large size and brittle wood. Sugar maple’s qualities include strong wood, beautiful fall colour and an ability to produce maple syrup, but its downsides include a much slower growth rate and sensitivity to wet or compacted soils and road salts. Anyone who saw or experienced the damage to trees and property during the April ice storm can truly appreciate the importance of putting the right trees in the right places. If you own more than 2.5 acres and would like to have a forestry specialist develop a planting plan with you for your property, contact Mark Funk at 519-621-2763 ext. 2259 or mfunk@grandriver.ca. Landowners in Wellington can access free trees through the Green Legacy Program. submitted by Mark Funk Trees for Mapleton forester
Town waives facility usage fee for hospital’s Starlight Gala in Palmerston by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto agreed to waive the rental fee for the use of the Palmerston arena for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation Starlight Gala. The town approved a recommendation Size: 5.042 xfrom 4 the Minto Parks and Recreation Advi-
sory Committee (PRAC) to make the donation at the May 7 council meeting. The town also agreed to donate an additional 25 per cent of gross bar proceeds to the May 25 fundraiser. Normally renters of the hall under the municipality’s permanent liquor license receive only 20% of the bar proceeds.
However, the town has a policy of contributing 45% for fundraisers for which the proceeds are used in the community. Incubator locations MINTO - The committee, working on a proposed Creative Business Incubator in Minto, has viewed several properties as possible locations
for the facility. The current OPP station in Palmerston is one of the locations under consideration. A new police station is currently under construction at Teviotdale. The former movie theatre on Elora Street in Harriston and the second floor of Harry
Stones Pizza Burger, also on Elora Street are also under consideration. Consultant Linda Reader reported to the Minto Cultural Roundtable Committee, which is spearheading the project, that a survey of business and community members has drawn positive response to the
project. A business incubator would involve providing a currently vacant commercial building as office space for a number of small businesses at an affordable rate. The businesses could share equipment, such as a photocopier, to keep costs down.
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