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Friday, June 7, 2013
Pitching machine, balls mysteriously vanish from batting cage DRAYTON - Sometime between May 25 and 31 the pitching machine and baseballs were removed from the batting cage at the Drayton ball diamond. Because the lock to the batting cage was untouched it was initially thought someone may have “borrowed� the equipment, states a press release from Drayton Moorefield Minor Softball (DMMS). However, closer inspection revealed the cage fence had been carefully cut and the incident has now been reported to the Wellington County OPP. The pitching machine is the property of Drayton Moorefield Minor Softball. The organization notes many young athletes are dependant on the use of
Tiring event - Meaghan Stephens of Fergus leads a group of participants through an obstacle at the first ever Mud Run in Drayton. The event was a fundraiser for the Drayton Youth Centre. RIGHT: Participants tackle the wall, another of the obstacles on the six kilometre course. More Mud Run coverage on page 3. photos by Patrick Raftis
Mapleton councillors investigate process for closed meeting investigation in township by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Closed meeting investigator Norm Gamble said he would consider changing his approach to investigations in light of concerns expressed by some councillors here about an investigation into an April 9 closed meeting of Mapleton council. In a written report presented at the May 14 council meeting, Gamble concluded the April 9 closed session was conducted appropriately under the Municipal Act and the municipality’s procedural bylaw. However, at the urging of some members of council, Gamble was asked to attend the May 28 council meeting to answer questions on the report. At the May 28 meeting, councillor Neil Driscoll asked Gamble why he and other councillors, aside from Mayor Bruce Whale, were not interviewed as part of the investigation. “As council members, we’re all involved,� said Driscoll, who wondered, “is that a complete investigation?� Driscoll also noted he had been interviewed as part of a previous investigation of a 2011 closed meeting of Mapleton council. That meeting was also conducted appropriately, Gamble found. Gamble replied he considers it a “judgment call� as to how much research is necessary in
the course of an investigation, explaining he sometimes interviews entire councils and for other investigations “random councillors� and additional staff members are selected for interviews. “From the outset, this investigation was very straightforward,� said Gamble, who also spoke by telephone with CAO Patty Sinnamon and local citizen Lori Woodham, who requested the investigation. Gamble also reviewed the agenda and minutes of the April 12 meeting as part of his investigation. “It’s a very complex issue that prompted the request (for an investigation), but the closed meeting investigation itself was very straightforward,� said Gamble. He added he provided his contact information to the municipality and requested it be passed on to all members of council in the event they wished to contact him. “I was concerned that I wasn’t called, but now I understand I can contact you when there is an investigation underway,� said Driscoll. Councillor Mike Downey asked if committee members are held to the same standards as councillors in regards to gatherings outside of regular meetings. In his report, Gamble had cautioned council against informal gatherings that could
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be perceived as closed meetings. The act says “council and committees,� Gamble explained. Downey also asked how the investigator concluded there were no closed sessions of the Mapleton committee of adjustment in relation to the issue discussed in-camera on April 9. Minutes of the April 9 meeting state council passed a motion waiving the notice requirement to hold a closed session to discuss “litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.� Gamble explained he asked CAO Patty Sinnamon to contact the committee chair and relay the information to him. “The clerk and the chair of the committee were quite clear there had not been a closed meeting of that committee recently,� said Gamble. Councillor Andy Knetsch questioned the investigator’s decision not to interview the committee chair himself. “It would seem that since you didn’t go directly the chair of the committee, because of that, all this becomes hearsay,� Knetsch stated. “I appreciate your concerns,� Gamble replied. “Some of this is a judgment call and I guess from that I have to
determine how much I need to go into for a meeting investigation. What I’m hearing from you and the rest of council is I should probably error on the side of doing more research.� However, Gamble noted, the Municipal Act does not actually require an investigator issue a report when an investigation does not find a meeting was held improperly. “The act only requires me to report on cases with errors and in this case there weren’t any,� he said, adding it has been his practice to issue reports on all investigations. When asked at the May 14 session why Gamble did not initially present the report to council in person, Mayor Bruce Whale said there would be an additional cost to the municipality to have the investigator present the report in person. An invoice for $350 for the investigation was approved for payment at the May 28 meeting. “I am assuming we will receive another one for his attendance at council, as well as mileage,� Sinnamon said in an email to the Advertiser. Gamble, who is also the closed meeting investigator for the County of Wellington and the other lower tier municipalities in the county, receives a fee of $350 per day and $175 per half-day.
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that machine for practice and improvement of their game. “Our organization is not cash wealthy as we try to match our registrations for the year with the anticipated costs of the year. To replace the batting machine could cost our organization $2,500 to $3,000, an average of $30 per player.� Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 In the event the machine isn’t recovered, DMMS is asking the community to help replace the machine with cash donations (contact Barb Driscoll at 519-638-3252 or barb@driscollfarms.ca).
No one hurt as airplane flips while landing in lake MAPLETON - No one was injured when a pontoon plane flipped over while landing on Conestogo Lake on Monday morning. Wellington County OPP reported officers responded to a report of a float plane that had flipped over on the lake while landing on June 3 at around 9:22am. Firefighters from Mapleton Fire Department and paramedics from Guelph-Wellington EMS also responded to the scene. When police arrived, both occupants were observed sitting on top of the plane wearing their personal flotation devices. Mapleton firefighters used their vessel and picked up the occupants, who were uninjured. The Transportation Safety Bureau and RCC Trenton were notified, but did not attend the scene. The Grand River Conservation Authority later removed the plane from the water. Police said on Monday that the investigation was continuing.
Capsized aircraft - Wellington County OPP reported no one was injured when this pontoon plane flipped while landing on Conestogo Lake on June 3 at around 9:22am. photo by Wilma Mol
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Telecommunications company makes offer to purchase municipal land in Drayton by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The municipality is preparing to close a deal to sell a piece of land at the northwest edge of Drayton to Mornington Communications Co-operative. The company is planning to install a fibre-optic communications network in the village to provide telephone, television and high-speed internet service to homes and businesses. The company is has made an offer to purchase land from the Township of Mapleton to place a building and equipment for the servicing of the local fibre optics project. The oneeighth-acre parcel of land is located at the rear of the PMD Arena property, directly off of Industrial Drive. Terms of the offer would see the company pay the
municipality $5,000 and also provide fibre optic service to the township administration office at no charge. A report from CAO Patty Sinnamon indicated the line work alone to connect the office would cost over $10,000. “This is an excellent example of public/private partnership by the municipality,” the report states. “As council is well aware we have experienced numerous IT connectivity problems over the past several months. These services will allow the township to provide improved services to our ratepayers in areas such as accessing and completing various applications on-line (thereby giving 24 hour services in some instances). “This should also alleviate our IT issues we have during
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council meetings and provides other opportunities for staff training sessions that are often done via webinars.” Councillor Andy Knetsch asked if the land would “revert to the township” in the event the company leaves the municipality. Sinnamon explained that option had not been discussed. “The idea is that they would purchase that land,” she said. However, she added the municipality could ask for a right-of-first-refusal clause in the final contacts. “I would ask that that be added,” said Knetsch. Mayor Bruce Whale commented such a clause would allow the municipality some control over future use of the property should Mornington decide to sell it at some point. Council approved the recommendation to declare the land surplus and advertise the intent to sell the property. The purchaser will be required to have a survey done prior to the completion of the sale. Sinnamon noted the formal offer, along with the accompanying bylaw, will be presented to council at its next meeting.
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Down and dirty - The inaugural spring Wellington Warrior Challenge was held at Mapleton Organic on June 1. Over 200 participants in the extreme race raised $41,535 for the Canadian Cancer Society. ABOVE: John McCullogh of Durham hits the mud slide. RIGHT: a weary “warrior” slogs through the mud pit. BELOW: Participants navigate a barbed wire obstacle on the course. photos by Patrick Raftis
Local athlete seeks support from community MOOREFIELD – A Moorefield youth is seeking community support for her plans to participate in an international sporting competition. Lydia Kalbfleisch has been selected to represent Canada on the women’s softball team at the Maccabi Games in Israel July 17 to 31. The Maccabi Games are quadrennial games to showcase talents of athletes from all over the world in different aspects of sports. Every four years, the best Jewish athletes from around the world compete in open, masters, juniors, and disabled competitions. The games are one of the top three gatherings of athletes in the world. Over 7,000 athletes represent over 55 countries and compete for
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Mapleton council declares township unwilling host for wind turbine developments by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here has officially declared the township’s opposition to wind turbine projects within the municipality. The motion to declare Mapleton an “unwilling host’ for wind turbine projects was introduced by councillor Jim Curry at the May 28 council meeting.
Curry told council his motion was a response to reports of a number of Mapleton residents who have experienced negative health effects since the 22.9 megawatt Conestogo Wind Energy Centre went into service in December. The motion states, “That the Township of Mapleton declares itself to be an unwilling host
for further wind energy developments. The reason is the significant number (11 residents to date) suffering negative health effects since the Conestogo Wind Farm was commissioned.” The motion was approved unopposed. Municipal councils around the province have been pass-
ing similar motions since the first Throne speech by Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal government declared municipalities should have a say in the development of energy projects within their borders. “Because our economy can benefit from these things but only if we have willing hosts,” the speech stated.
Topsoil motion withdrawn Curry had announced his intention to present the turbine motion at the May 14 meeting. At the same meeting, he gave notice of his intention to present council with another motion that would have required the developer of the Drayton Heights subdivision to present a detailed plan for re-
moval of a large pile of topsoil bordering some of the homes in the subdivision before further building permits would be granted. Curry withdrew the motion at the May 28 meeting, stating he had received further information indicating “that’s not really something a council can do.”
Car seat information offered WELLINGTON CTY. - In an effort to address the increased number of phone calls the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been receiving regarding car seats and to raise awareness of serious car seat errors observed during routine traffic stops, OPP and local partners are hosting two car seat information sessions. The pilot education and awareness program is entitled “Wee Can Help! Car seat advice and tips for your wee ones.”
With the assistance of the Wellington County OPP Auxiliary Unit, the Co-Operators Insurance, Mapleton Fire Department, and Guelph-Eramosa Fire Department, Wellington County OPP officers will be available to answer any car seat questions. The program is free to anyone and will be held: - June 13, 3 to 6pm at the Drayton Fire Hall; and, - June 14, 3 to 6pm at the Rockwood Fire Hall. Continued on page 5
GRCA moves to yellow booms A dirty job - Close to 100 people enjoyed a fun day of mucking around at the inaugural Drayton Youth Centre Mud Run, which took participants on a six-kilometre course through some of the dirtiest spots in Drayton on June 1. Naiomi DeMol, above left, won the prize for being the “muddiest” participant at the end of the day, despite some tough competition from the likes of Anna Hirtle and Amanda Gans, above right, and two members of the “Muddy Mommas,” below” submitted photos
Mud Run provides solid foundation DRAYTON - The first ever mud run held here on June 1 drew nearly 100 thrill-seeking participants, looking for a challenge while contributing to a worthy cause. Proceeds of the event hadn’t been tallied as of press time, but funds will go toward the continued operation of the Drayton Youth Centre. The event combined runners participating in their first extreme event with some “tough mudder” veterans of such runs, noted organizer Donna Hirtle, who said there are plans to make the mud run an annual event, “building on what
we learned.” Hirtle said organizers may have been a little “over-optimistic” about potential proceeds from the first run and noted participation may have been lower than anticipated due to the scheduling of a similar event, the Wellington Warrior Challenge, a cancer society fundraiser, elsewhere in Mapleton the same day. However, Hirtle said organizers consider the costs of this year’s run “foundational” and will help put the event on firmer financial ground for the future.
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CAMBRIDGE - Canoeists and anglers in the Grand River watershed are going to start seeing booms of a different colour at some dams. The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will gradually install yellow booms to replace orange warning booms upstream of some GRCA dams. The change is consistent with regulations set by Transport Canada, which oversees navigable waterways. The booms are made of plastic floats joined together by a chain. Yellow booms were installed this year on Cedar Creek in Ayr and Baden Creek in Baden. Yellow booms will be installed at other dams as the older orange ones wear out. Booms are installed upstream of major GRCA dams such as Conestogo, Shand, Guelph, Luther and Woolwich. They are also used on several smaller dams: Breslau, New Dundee, Rockwood (lower dam), Drimmie (Elora) and
Saftey Day - The Minto fire department in partnership with the Minto Safe Communities Committee hosted a SafeKids Day at the Harriston arena on May 31. Between 350 and 400 students from Palmerston Public, Minto Clifford Public School and the parochial schools in Minto attended the event. LEFT: Paige Spieran of Palmerston PS tried some fire gear on for size. ABOVE: Alma’s Walter Gross speaks to students about farm safety. photos by Patrick Raftis
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Guest Speaker: Fred Wagner, Executive Director Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington-Dufferin (formerly Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services) ELECTION OF DIRECTORS The Nominating Committee of the North Wellington Health Care Corporation has nominated the following residents to fill all vacancies on the Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 term: • The following two (2) nominees have been acclaimed to the positions representing the Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH) catchment areas of: Town of Minto, Township of Mapleton, and Town of North Perth – Wallace Ward, for a 3 year term: Kay Ayres Steven Routenburg • An election will be held to fill two (2) vacancies from the Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) catchment areas of: Town of Minto, Townships of Wellington North, Southgate and West Grey – Normanby Ward, for a 3 year term: Matt Aston Janice Benson Bonnie Stevenson NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL MUNICIPAL LANDS Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Mapleton has declared the Township property located at as Part of Lot Part Lot 17, Concession 11, former Township of Maryborough, Boltons, Survey, Part Lot 191 Plan 60R-1503, being the north west corner of the Community Centre Parking lot situated next to Drayton Industrial Drive, Drayton, ON in the Township of Mapleton to be surplus to the needs of the Township
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Dirty (good) deeds It was a rare summer weekend when a little rain didn’t spoil the fun, or the fundraising. A healthy contingent of participants got dirty for a good cause at two events in Mapleton this past weekend. Nearly 100 mud runners showed up for the inaugural Drayton Youth Centre Mud Run on June 1, tackling a challenging obstacle course in support of local youths. Meanwhile, at Mapleton Organic, the first ever spring Wellington Warrior Challenge saw extreme race enthusiasts climb, crawl and cavort through a mud-laden event to raise funds for the Wellington County unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Organizers and participants at both events deserve commendation for their community spirit and good sportsmanship. While it might be wise for organizers to co-ordinate and separate their event dates for next year to ensure maximum participation, the weekend turnout indicates both events have a solid foundation for future success. Patrick Raftis
Letter to the Editor Mud Run fun Dear Editor: Last weekend the Drayton Youth Centre (DYC) experimented with a Mud Run. I was apprehensive when Dahl Atin came around in late 2012 with her out-of-the-box fundraiser idea. Something in the back of my left brain said, “This will never fly,” but my right brain screamed, “Go for it!” I am not going to pretend any of it was smooth sailing, nor easy, but a flood of things (any one of which could have stopped us dead in our tracks), one by one fell away, as the check lists and planning continued. Drayton and the surrounding community and its “can do” thinking kept us chugging forward. There are so many thank-yous that the DYC Mud Run organizational team needs to issue and we are fearful we will leave someone out, but the following is a list. Legal advice, several property owners, Mapleton Township, the fire department, GRCA advisors, the agricultural society, numerous businesses, enthusiasts, sign contributors (including the Kinsmen, who even had an event on the same date), and there was no end of neighbours who rose to the challenge and helped build or supply obstacles, a tent, tables, provide food, barbecue and ATV transport for all the set up and clean up. Wow. Volunteers came out
of the woodwork offering their services, from as far as Guelph and our emcee, a former Mud Runner, Andy Fielding from Waterloo. My personal favourite was seeing kids who frequent the DYC fully engaged and actively involved in the process of the morning. Even more so the young men who have “graduated” from DYC as well as high school, who wholeheartedly got involved setting up the course and spotting the trail with enthusiasm! As for the runners, those daredevil extremists came from near and far! Thank you mud runners for your love for trying things beyond your (and our)comfort zone. Your help and support for the DYC is helping kids stay in school, in family, out of trouble and your community support reminds them that they are loved. Thank you everyone! We appreciate Drayton made exceptions for us this weekend with the ATVs on the trails - we realize they are walking and running trails. The trails are beautiful. If you see a municipal grounds person or private property owner cutting the grass please thank them in person. They (as so many others) add much value to our community. Donna Hirtle, on behalf of the DYC Mud Run team, including Dahl Atin, Brian Kamm, Lorrie Spaling, Nadia Hundley and Janelle Zwartz, Drayton
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NOTICE PROVISION COUNCIL MEETING CHANGE TAKE NOTICE of the following change for The Corporation of the Township of Mapleton Regular Council Meeting: •
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 will be held at 9:00 a.m. (the regularly scheduled meeting of Council was scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m., however has been changed to start at 9:00 a.m. to receive and review submissions for Municipal Planning Services. The regular business of council will commence at 1:00 p.m.)
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The second installment of the 2013 Interim Taxes for all property classes are due
June 28, 2013 Taxes may be paid at the following locations: • Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac • at most Financial Institutions or • by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions. There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted. Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2013-07 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, June 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES are legally described as Pt. Lot 18, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Peel. Two properties are involved, one within the hamlet of Wallenstein, the other just north of and outside the hamlet. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is two-fold. First, the lower property which is zoned Rural Industrial Holding RIN(H), is to be rezoned to an appropriate zone to permit the expansion of the existing sawmill operation. A new lumber shed / drying kiln building is proposed. Second, the 31.109 zoning on the upper property is in error and should be deleted. If necessary, some revisions to the Natural Environment zone may be considered depending on comments from the Grand River Conservation Authority. 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, June 11, 2013 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:00 a.m. - Regular Meeting of Council
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Honouring Your Father It has become tradition in Canada to honour and celebrate with your father on the third Sunday in June each year which is not a public holiday. Fathers are also recognized in most countries around the world, many on the third Sunday in June. Other countries have designated days at different times during the year. Several countries have followed the Roman Catholic tradition and celebrate fathers on March 19, St. Joseph’s Day.
It is time for many of us to remember our fathers and grandfathers who are no longer with us. Fortunate are we who have fond memories of the many lessons learned from our fathers. My father was a farmer who, although he never held public office nor made a great name for himself in business, taught me many things. Mom and Dad were a team. We four kids were taught to respect our fellow man no matter his or her colour, religion or status in the community. We
were also taught to work to the best of one’s ability until the job was done, to tell the truth, and expect the consequences of our actions. There was no such thing as covering up your misdeeds. There was also time for fun. The whole family enjoyed many an evening swim in the old swimming hole of the Conestogo, the river that ran through the farm. There was the barn to play in on rainy days. The hay mows and threshing floors were the scenes of many make-believe adventures.
Visits with neighbours and friends were family affairs whether at our home or theirs. On evening visits, while the adults chatted we kids would retire to another room, dim the lights or put them out, and tell ghost stories. In our teen years Dad, and Mom, always had time to listen to our concerns and offer advice. This was usually as we ate our supper at our round table. These were true roundtable discussions, often going on for some time. The topics ranged from local and world
events to more personal problems or aspirations. It wasn’t unusual for my future husband to arrive to take me out and find us still at that table. When Dad became a grandfather he took as much interest in the activities of the grand kids as he had with us. He had the ability to chat with them and find out what was most important to each of them at that particular time in their lives. As the only one of his children living close by during the last 10 years of his life, I had
the good fortune to spend more time with Dad than my other siblings. He became a friend as well being my father and mentor. We shared our joys and sorrows and often had a good laugh at our follies. There are many times that I wish he were still here to share the joys and sorrows of our family and to answer my questions about some happening in the community. So to all you Dads –“ Have a happy Father’s Day”.
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Angling for a win - The Moorefield Optimist Club held their annual Kids Fishing Derby on May 25. Sixty children participated in the derby at Cosen’s Farm outside of Moorefield. The Optimists thanked the Dekker family for the donations of bait and prize trophies, as well as the Cosen’s family for the use of their pond. Top anglers for the day were: Charleigh Chappel, Charlotte Hundley, Bryce Gray and Devon Rock. submitted photo
Maryborough Horticultural Society learns secrets of dry stone wall construction MOOREFIELD - The topic for the May meeting of the Maryborough Horticultural Society was “Dry Stone Walls,” presented by Willa Wick of Harriston. Wick became interested in the building of dry stone walls several years ago. She learned how it was done by taking some courses and has participated in building a number of them. Dry stone walls are built from stones without mortar. They normally are “double skinned” (two walls beside each other with “through stones” to keep the two walls together). Wick showed slides of a number of places that she had been to study and help build stone walls. Many are
found in England, Scotland and Spain as well as several places in Ontario. Dry stone walls have been built for centuries and many are still standing. Especially in England, Scotland and Ireland stone walls were built as fences to keep sheep or cattle in. The craft was also used to create small arched bridges and many other architectural features. Wick noted that today, especially in some European countries, walls are constructed using this method to prevent erosion or in terracing where land is at a minimum. Members were very interested in Wick’s presentation. Jane McDonald, the judge for the Spring Flower Show,
gave her remarks on the entries. The number of entries was down and she encouraged members to participate. A lunch, prepared by Jerry Ottens and Gea Lobsinger was served The treasurer reported the Society’s Spring Flower and Bake Sale was successful in spite of the cold weather. It netted a profit of $328. Margaret Martin reported she had all the volunteers lined up for the various flower beds that the society looks after. The next meeting and Summer Flower Show will be held on June 25 at the Moorefield Optimist Hall. submitted by Linda Timmerman
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By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church
Disasters remind us of where to turn Disasters happen. All the time. Natural disasters, humanmade disasters of huge consequence – and then there are always the disasters in our communities and our families. These are things that make big and often detrimental changes in our lives. Last week, I sat in awe in front of the television set watching tornadoes develop over parts of the mid-west in the United States. From the safety and comfort of my living room, I could marvel over the amazing strength and beauty
of our world. But of course, I wasn’t there in the thick of it – which must have been horrifying and terrifying. I often think that the natural disasters of the world can be explained in great part by a sentence included in a Creed of the United Church that goes: “I believe in God who has created and is creating.” This world we live in is still being created. And so, it will belch out its volcanoes; winds will soar into hurricanes; rains will fall until the earth floods; and air will heat and cool until it forms funnels and tunnels that reach from the heavens to the earth. And unfortunately, as earth’s population grows, then we will increasingly be in the way of a still-forming planet.
A company called LifeWay Research quickly conducted a survey just days after the deadly EF5 tornado devastated parts of Oklahoma on May 20, killing two dozen people. According to the study, a third of Americans increase their trust in God during times of suffering. In response to the question, “How do you feel about God when suffering occurs that appears unfair?” the most common response is “I trust God more” (33 per cent). Other responses include: - “I am confused about God” (25%); “I don’t think about God in these situations” (16%); - “I wonder if God cares” (11%); “I doubt God exists” (7 %);
-“I am angry toward God” (5%); - “I am resentful toward God” (3%). Who among us can really explain disasters? We know that they come from God’s Creation, but we can’t help but ask why? When death is involved, we watch those saved thanking God for life, but that always makes us wonder where God was for the others who died? We don’t have the answer to that and probably never will. The only answer I can ever come up with is that “it just is.” My faith tells me that God never desires that we suffer. Accidents of place and time and situation just happen. And my faith tells me that God is
with me whenever and wherever and at all times to offer comfort and peace. It is good to know that LifeWay discovered with its survey that nearly six in 10 Americans (57%) agree with the statement: “When a natural disaster occurs, my interest in God increases.” Women, people with a college degree, and those who attend worship services once a week are also likely to be more interested in God during a disaster. Sure, that means 40% don’t turn to God first for strength and help. But isn’t the glass more than half full at 60%? We can build on that. The study also showed that when a natural disaster occurs,
Americans trust faith-based groups to be more responsible than secular groups with their donations by nearly a two to one margin. These statistics are American because they were spawned out of the disaster in Oklahoma. But I imagine they are comparable to what we would find in Canada. People tell me all the time they can be good without going to church. Agreed. Yes you can. Yet, when disaster happens, it is the churches people look to first for help. Organized religion, which gets such a bad rap, provides the infrastructure for the good works that are done: whether for a major disaster or just the disaster that happens in your family.
Service recognized - Mapleton Councillor Jim Curry presented chief building official David Kopp with a certificate recognizing his five years of service to the municipality at the May 28 council meeting. photo by Patrick Raftis
Skatepark fundraiser June 15 DRAYTON – A fundraising event for the Drayton Skatepark project is planned on June 15 in the old Drayton arena at the fairgrounds here. The event will include demonstrations, speakers, music
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Terrance and Beth-Anne Rumph were no strangers to the restaurant business when they reopened The Moorefield Diner in the fall of 2010. In fact, they originally opened the doors to the restaurant back in October of 2002. BethAnne admits the venture was a real eye opener, with a two-month-old baby, a busy husband and a then-busy restaurant. But with the help of staff she managed to run a successful business for five years. In 2007 the Rumph’s moved from a dairy farm to a chicken farm and decided to take a three-year hiatus from the restaurant. In 2010 Beth-Anne came back to reopen The Moorefield Diner. This time around Terrance fully came on board as chief cook and bottle washer. The change, says Terrance, has been a remarkably good one, and both are pleasantly surprised how well he adjusted to the day-to-day operations of restaurant life. Back in 2002, Beth-Anne found it challenging to please everyone and realized that was an unrealistic expectation. She says this time around she came back with a different outlook on things, and notes Terrance’s easy going attitude has helped her with that. Beth-Anne also credits the local community for the diner’s success. Back in the 1990s a group of Moorefield citizens banded together to start a restaurant in Moorefield to ensure they had a place to go and meet one another. It was through this backing and commitment that the Rumph’s were able to carry on that business venture and have maintained a solid customer base as the business continues to grow. “It’s very important for the restaurant to
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 piano-keyboard program for children as young as 3½ in a group setting. “I loved the idea of group lessons, since it’s always more fun to explore and learn in a group, regardless of the topic,” explained Ms. Tanis. She also liked that it was a program that was tested, tried and true, being taught by more than 800 teachers to over have the support 24,000 of the community,” notesdifferBethstudents on three Anne, and “very important for the community to ent continents and touting have the restaurant.” Canadian origins, being foundTerrance and ed Beth-Anne in 1980. have a passion for their customers andMYC’s enjoy the friendly banter mission statement with their regulariscustomers and welcoming new to “provide the best quality ones. One of Beth-Anne’s favourite music education to things youngabout chilthe diner is that dren she can be in the the kitchen and by blending pleasure hear the ongoing and bursts laughter coming from theofjoy of music making her customers in with the dining area. instruction.” sound
MYC’s interactive system motivates and engages parents The day starts early at The Moorefield Diner, and children, nurturing family opening each morning at 7am with the excepbonds and delivering valuable tion of Sundays (9am to 2pm) and boasting an co-learning experiences while all-day breakfast. For lunch one can sink their developing a firm, fundamental teeth into delicious, top-selling, 100% Canadian understanding of music. beef hamburger or, on the lighter side, enjoy A unique aspect of MYC is fresh made sandwiches or a variety of soups the parent learns along with the and garden salads. Other favourite menu items child because they are so include fish and chips, chicken fingers and fries, involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis and taco salad. Also available on the menu and credits the success of the prouniquely tempting are deep-fried Mars bars, gram to the parents of her stuTwinkies and Oreo cookies. Deep fried pickles dents. and vegetables, cactus cut fries and pork cutlets “I am the teacher once a are also special features on the menu. To top it week; they are the at-home all off, the Moorefield Diner features homemade ‘coach’ several days a week,” desserts. at Music for Young Children enjoy a Festive fun - Students she said. The year. Moorefield Diner was recently awarded submitted photo An initial goal for each of Christmas concert every the contract to run the concession stand at the Ms. Tanis’ students is to develballfive parks in Drayton andOfMoorefield and look op the happy habit of practic- paper mittens for spring. course, special holihappy serving their from ing. She encourages her stu- practices. The forward days arecustomers incorporated intothese Ms. mittens to were newwall locations dents to practice by giving a placed on the studio Tanis’ MYC classes, such as in the as well. Therings. Rumph’s Canada have always Music been ferventWeek, supspecial “super duper” sticker shape of the 5 Olympic porters of The Blu Rein Foundation, a missioneach week. When the rings were com- Christmas, Valentine’s Day and organization that offers humanitarian “Practicing does not need to plete students based Theme days and are enjoyed an Easter. medical aid to the La Colonia, Los Quernados be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day Olympics music class. This planned as well. in the Dominican Republic. They help to start,” she said. Throughout the fund year this her past year Ms. Tanis encouraged mission through the sale of jewelry and smalla Ms. Tanis’ creativity shines the students not only to prac- students participate in gift items at the Christmas diner. Some of theand jewelry is “That’sbymusic to my ears” exclaims through offering several concert, a spring tice but Bethalso to think of others, hand-made from Peru, Tibet and India and the Anne, “because you know that they are comextra practice incentives by practicing for pennies. Once recital and have the option to only purchase from that fortable andthe feelyear at home.” It is just type ofwereRumph’s throughout to ensure participate in companies the Palmerston thethis pennies all collected adhere to a fair trade policy with employees. atmosphere on which Beth-Anne and Terrance students attain their musical they were donated to Camp Canada Music Week Festival The restaurant and sponsor a Music child pride themselves. Thehave Rumphs set afor daily goals. Once students col- have andstaffthealsoDrayton Bucko, burn victims. through World Vision. goal to strive to bring the best quality food and lected enough stickers on their For the upcoming year she Festival. diner is open“Children Monday toare Thursday from service topractice their customers. their “happy thermome-Theyis credit so receptive planning two new The incentives; 7am to 3pm, Fridays 7am to 9pm, Saturdays 7am excellent staff of 12 part-time employees for ters,” they have a party. This a “Tree of Thanks” incentive to music that it makes sense to andand Sundays to 2pm. Ittoisspark located at helpingtothem achievethe that2010 goal and haveThanksgiving even to 2pm, year, celebrate use 9am this medium their around time 42 McGivern Moorefield, incorporated daughter into the business.Incentive” Olympics, students Eaven earned creativity and519-638-0413. develop their a “Seed in theSt. in
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