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Fishing derby - A total of 22 boys and 24 girls, aged one to 13, enjoyed a beautiful day for the Annual Optimist Club of Moorefield Fishing Derby at Cosens Pond on May 27. “The Optimist Club would like to provide a huge thank you to the Cosens family for the use of their marvellous facility as well as County Bait, the major sponsor for this annual event,” officials state. The winners of the 2017 derby are from left: Most Fish Boys, Kaden McMillan; Largest Fish, Haden Rock; Most Fish Girls, as well as Catching the Surprise Fish, Trinity Culling; and Youngest Fisher Person Owen Zettel. Submitted photo
MAPLETON – Council here has approved implementation of wellness programs for township employees, including volunteer firefighters and their families. On May 23 council approved the provision of Employee and Volunteer Firefighter Member and Family Assistance Program coverage after receiving a report from CAO Brad McRoberts and Fire Chief Rick Richardson. “Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP) are a very inexpensive means to ensure employee wellness, thereby ensuring that employees can remain focused and un-distracted while performing their
Mustakas awarded Meritorious Service Medal DRAYTON Alex Mustakas, founding and current artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, has been honoured by Governor General David Johnston with the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division). Created by Queen Elizabeth II, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize Canadians for exceptional deeds that bring honour to
the country. A press release from D r a y t o n Entertainment s t a t e s Mustakas is ALEX being celebrated for his life- MUSTAKAS long commitment to making the performing arts affordable and accessible throughout Ontario.
His vision has created one of the largest charitable arts organizations in Canada, featuring up to 20 productions annually across seven venues to an audience of 250,000, and generating $40 million in benefits throughout wider society each year. “I am beyond humbled to be singled out with this honour, and share this recognition with everyone
involved in the success of Drayton Entertainment,” said Mustakas. “Each person involved with our organization plays an integral role and shares in this accomplishment.” Meritorious Service Decorations recognize contributions in any field. Mustakas will receive the award at a ceremony later this year.
duties,” the report notes. “It also assists in preventing loss (of) time due to workor family-related issues that require support programs.” The report indicates the estimated cost for the Employee and Family Assistance Program is $4.50 per employee per month, an approximate annual cost of $1,620 for all employees. The cost for the Volunteer Firefighter Member and Family Assistance Program is estimated at $2 per firefighter per month. The complete department consists of 40 firefighters, four auxiliary and two dispatchers for a total of 46. The yearly cost would be $1,032 (three firefighters are also employees). McRoberts explained that separate programs would be
implemented for firefighters, as “it’s quite a bit cheaper just for volunteer firefighters than for full-time employees.” Councillor Lori Woodham asked if the new benefit would also be provided to council members. “Not at this time,” said McRoberts, although he added such coverage could be investigated “at council’s discretion.” Staff were directed to solicit quotations and the township’s senior management team will select a provider and award the service. At the same meeting, council approved submission of a post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) program for Mapleton firefighters to SEE PROGRAMS » 3
Mapleton receives $20,000 for water, wastewater project The – MAPLETON township is among three Wellington County municipalities to receive federal funding for local water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Nearly $1 million in funding through the Clean
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Alma Women’s Institute celebrates launch of history book By Caroline Sealey ALMA - The Alma Women’s Institute held a special meeting and afternoon tea in May to celebrate the publication of its historical book Alma Women’s Institute 1973-2017. The 177-page collection on the workings of the institute was compiled by longtime members Ruth Grose and Marg Hall. “Ruth, Bessie Bosomworth and I originally met at Mabel Trask’s house, using the living room floor to sort gathered materials for the book,” Hall said. “After many meetings and a lot of hard work the book has come together. The book is a legacy for future generations.” Grose got involved with the project as one of her many passions is history. “I was probably the only one who could type and the
History buffs - Alma Women’s Institute members, Marg Hall, left, and Ruth Gross, centre, received certificates of excellence from institute member Pat Salter for their work in compiling the history of the local organization into a book titled, Alma Women’s Institute 1973-2017. Photos by Caroline Sealey only one who knew how to use a computer,” she quipped. Alma Women’s Institute 1973-2017 tells the story of the institute over the past 44 years. The introduction
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Historic moment - Three generations of late Alma Women’s Institute member Jean Austin’s family, from left: Laura (Austin) Ferrie, holding Isobel Ferrier, and Lynda Austin helped Institute member Anne Whale, back, cut the cake at the launch of the Alma Women’s Institute history book. was held on April 19, 1973 at the Alma Public School. Seventeen women became charter members during that meeting. Today three of the original members, Grose, Hall and Pat Salter are still
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Scattered throughout the book are pages paying tribute to the lives of members who have passed on. One large section, titled Our Family Tree: Who We Are and Whom We Came From, focuses on the family trees of institute members. A number of contributions by members highlight stories about grandmothers. The final pages of the book are filled with member biographies. “History is a labour of love that allows you to reminisce when you read or hear things that you had forgotten,” Hall said. “We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the book.” Special invitations were sent out to family members of Institute members who have passed on or were unable to attend. Fifty five copies of the book were presented to those in attendance.
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New road named for family of veterans Noble Family Road - Family members, friends, Legion members and dignitaries attended a dedication service for Noble Family Road in the Palmerston Industrial Park on May 26. The road was named in honour of Lawrence Noble and his brothers Ivan and Wilfred, who all served in the Canadian military. The dedication continues the Town of Minto’s practice of naming new roads in the municipality to honour veterans for their service. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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June 9,10 - 3rd Annual Drayton Kinsmen Smoke ‘N Sounds, Drayton Fairgrounds. Professional BBQ teams from Canada & USA, Pick Up Truck show, Bands, Pub Night. Proceeds to Ronald McDonald House and Palmerston Hospital. Everyone welcome. June 12 - Monthly meeting Drayton Mapleton Ag Society, 7:30pm. 49 Elm St., Drayton. All welcome. Info Arlie 519-638-3323. June 12 - Mapleton Historical Society meeting, 7pm, speaker: Bob MacEachern, Palmerston Railway “Women & the Railway.” Note: meeting now at Drayton United Church, 34 Main St E, Drayton. All welcome. Refreshments available. Info: Floyd 519-638-3169. June 13 - Monthly meeting, Drayton Legion 8pm. 15 Elm Street. New members always welcome. June 16 - Euchre, Drayton Legion, 7:30pm. 15 Elm Street. Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. June 23 - Moorefield United Church Garden Party, Moorefield Community Centre, 5-7pm. Ham, turkey, salads, strawberry shortcake. Adults $15, Children 5-11 $5, 4 & under free.
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Market opens - LEFT: Blake Hartung takes a break from helping his parents at their Harwill Farms booth for some play time at the Minto Farmers’ Market on June 3. RIGHT: Kyra Ash provided musical entertainment at the opening. The Palmerston resident plays the first and last market of the season with the occasional appearance in between. The market will be open every Saturday from 9am to noon until Aug. 26 at the Palmerston Railway Museum. For a full list of events each week visit www.mintofarmersmarket.ca. Photos by Jaime Myslik
the Ministry of Labour for approval. “Mapleton Fire/Rescue has been working diligently over the past two years on a prevention program to protect our firefighters from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder,” states a report from Richardson. “The Ministry of Labour now requires every fire department in the province to develop and register a plan to reduce the number of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims [in] the province.” Mapleton Fire/Rescue has already completed trauma training for all firefighters at a cost of $1,540 and soon will complete officer training at a cost of $420. These funds are taken out of the external training account in the fire department budget, the
Local railway history explained to diners By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The introduction of the railroad to urban and rural communities not only had an economic impact by providing access to new markets, but it also helped move people to previouslyunattainable places. Rivers that once were the lifeblood of the community declined in importance after the introduction of the railroads. Wellington County Museum and Archives program assistant Kyle Smith spoke on the history of the railway network in southern Ontario to diners at the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence Congregate Dining Program’s May session. “Elora was the cattle market centre for the north,” Smith said. “The village fought train expansion into the northern regions. It seems that out of spite, the railroad built a station in Alma.” The first train to leave the station from Fergus in 1870 was pulled by an Adam
Railroad artifact - Wellington County Museum and Archives program assistant Kyle Smith spoke on the history of the railway network in southern Ontario to diners at the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence Congregate Dining Program in May. Smith demonstrated the use of a train order hoop which allowed non stop trains to receive messages clipped onto the stick by the station master. An assigned employee on the train would grab the stick from the station masters arm, remove and read the message and drop the stick onto the ground 100 yards down the track. The stick would then be retrieved by one of the station master’s children. Photo by Caroline Sealey Brown locomotive. Described as the romantic era of trains, the large smoke stack prevented sparks from falling onto grass and brush below, which could result in a fire. A party and a day off of school for youngsters was part of the celebration. Residents were then able to
travel by rail to Toronto and back in a day, opening up a new world. The train was a move for the town to future prosperity in national and international business relationships. “Transcripts describe one young girl riding the train from Belwood to Elora for
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the Drayton wastewater system. The project was slated to begin in early May; - $445,469 to Wellington North for upgrades to the Arthur Wastewater Treatment Plant project, set to begin in December; and - $498,740 to Minto to upgrade approximately 420m of sanitary sewer, stormwater and watermain as part of a reconstruction project on George Street set to begin in November. Perth-Wellington MP John Nater noted in a press release the funding is part of $3,170,508 in CWWF funding for 11 projects across the riding. “This is welcome news given the tremendous infrastructure needs in the area of water and wastewater,” said Nater in a May 31 press release. “Providing adequate water and wastewater infrastructure is vital in order for our rural communities to continue to grow and pros-
per.” However, Nater expressed disappointment in the length of time it has taken for the funding to be announced. “Many of these projects were scheduled to begin months ago. I wrote to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities on multiple occasions over the past 19 months regarding urgent and specific infrastructure projects in Perth-Wellington,” Nater stated. “The funds were delayed nonetheless. The Parliamentary Budget Officer has also criticized the current federal government for delaying the distribution of infrastructure funding.” Eight of the eleven local projects have already passed their anticipated start date. Under the CWWF the federal government will provide 50 per cent of the anticipated cost of local water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Regardless, local officials were pleased to hear of the
funding “The approval under CWWF allows the town to address critical water and wastewater infrastructure on George Street in Harriston,” said Minto Mayor George Bridge. “Minto is very pleased with the commitment both senior levels of government have made to on-going municipal infrastructure work.” North-Perth Mayor Julie Behrns stated, “The Municipality of North Perth is pleased to have received CWWF funding totalling $639,000 from the federal government for our biosolids upgrades. This funding will assist North Perth in strengthening our wastewater treatment infrastructure. “Adequate and efficient wastewater treatment services are critical for the future growth, development, and vitality of North Perth, including our ability to attract and retain business and industry.”
piano lessons. The system was compared to mass transit that exists today,” Smith said. Originally railroad tracks were constructed on wooden trestles over rivers. At the turn of the century, in 1900, the introduction of the Grand Trunk locomotive no 1751, a larger, heavier piece of equipment, necessitated that aging wooden trestles be replaced with steel bridges. Historical documents indicate that a limestone bridge named the Swan Creek Railway Bridge was constructed in Wellington County by 200 men. To date the location of the former bridge is unknown. Railroad stations were all designed to look the same and employed station agents, conductors and motormen. The role of the station master and his family included every task from taking tickets to moving luggage.
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The station master was also involved in the capture of rum runners. In 1918, whiskey, hidden in hay bales was transported to Guelph. Glass whiskey bottles were discovered by the station master after a bale broke open revealing its contents. The value of the haul was $8,000. In today’s economy the value would be 15 times the total, making the haul the largest of that era. “One interesting rule enforced at a train station involved spitting. Spitting was discouraged in the stations waiting room, toilet or lavatory facility or on other premises of the company or in or upon the platform of a car, except where receptacles are provided for that
purpose,” Smith said Before the invention or use of telephones and the wireless telegraph, messages for non-stop trains were delivered on hand written pieces of paper, clipped to a p-shaped stick or train order hoop. An assigned member of the non-stop train’s crew would grab the stick from the arm of the station master, read and remove the message and drop the stick onto the ground 100 yards down the track. One of the station master’s children would run down the line and retrieve the stick. The Grand Trunk Railway Station at Palmerston was developed around the rail line and was the junction of two lines. An overhead pedestrian bridge was built
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to have coined the phrase “hands up.” Working together, the two robbed a train they assumed was loaded with donations from British Columbia residents bound for the victims of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The pair robbed the wrong train and came away with $15 and a package of liver pills. The train carrying the intended loot was well on its way to San Francisco. Calhoun eventually died in prison from tuberculosis and was buried in Clifford. Winter weather wreaked havoc with the lines. In 1947, a train travelling from Owen Sound to Harriston took one week to arrive at its destination. Three train engines, a snowplow and numerous stops along the line to clear snow by shovel all played a part in the journey. With the building of a road system, railroad companies scaled back operations. Railways still exist in Wellington County today, though in some areas the abutments that once held railroad bridges are all that remain.
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Voting system wasn’t broken
Federal Conservative Party supporters will no doubt continue to debate for some time the results of the leadership campaign that put dark horse candidate Andrew Scheer at the helm. However the question of whether the former house speaker is the right choice to lead the party quickly became secondary to concerns about problems with the voting process. Immediately before the mail-in vote, which culminated in an accounting at a convention on May 28, candidates’ camps struggled to respond to concerns that thousands did not receive ballots in time to submit them by regular mail. Then, after Scheer won a razor thin 13th-ballot victory, the team of candidate Maxime Bernier, who finished second in the ranked ballot system, publicly questioned why a discrepancy of more than 7,000 votes exists between the number of voters counted on the final ballot and the list of members who voted that was provided to the various leadership camps. Party officials explained the discrepancy as the result of a lag between entry of names into the party’s database and other data entry issues. Regardless of the reason, the result is an election with a questionable outcome. And that’s without even getting into how the ranked ballot process left the party with a leader who trailed acknowledged front runner Bernier on every ballot but the final one. There may be problems with first-past-the-post, but it’s not exactly clear that first-past-the-13th post is necessarily preferable. This a problem not unique to the federal Tories. For their 2013 campaign the Liberal Party created a “supporter” category of party affiliation allowing Canadians who were not paid members or members of another political party to vote for the Liberal leadership after affirming they “support” the federal liberals. The ballot was conducted online and by phone. While in that case a clear first-ballot victory by current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not controversial, all the same elements existed for potential issues. In the most recent Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership race, many questioned a process that allowed Patrick Brown, a federal Conservative MP with no prior connection to the provincial arm of the party, to become leader almost entirely on the strength of online member recruiting efforts. Locally, most municipalities have switched to what we still consider “alternative” forms of voting such as mail-in ballots, and Centre Wellington is planning a move to a potentially trouble-fraught online system. The more we try to fix the tried and true system of requiring physical ballots, the more evident it becomes the system is not broken. These recent examples should give pause to any consideration of a move to alternative voting for actual federal or provincial elections.
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Open House - More than 500 people visited the Grand River Raceway for its 9th annual open house on May 28. Attendees could take a tour of the judge’s stand, announcer’s booth, paddock, testing areas, starting car and track maintenance vehicles, and blacksmith station. One of the more popular activities of the day was the opportunity to drive a horse with the Hands on Horses program. Sutton, Anderson and Emmett Shaw of Fergus and Guinevere Dunbar of Drayton checked out the exhibits at the open house. Photo by Olivia Rutt
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VBS tradition - A summer tradition for many families is attending Vacation Bible School (VBS), where children from the community get together every morning for a week to hear Bible stories, make crafts, play games and have snacks. In the 1960s and 70s, it was more commonly called Bible School and ran for two weeks in July. The Glen Allan Mennonite Church hosted Bible School for many years, drawing children from all over the southern portion of Peel Township. A popular part of the program was outdoor group games at recess, including “Farmer in the Dell” and “Red Rover.” This undated photo comes from the childhood album of Marlene (Zoer) Ottens and is of a primary class in the late 60s or early 70s. Anyone able to identify the children and/or adults in this photo can contact the Community News. Photos submitted by Marlene Ottens, Mapleton Historical Society member
Tulip Festival - In the mid-1970s, Drayton hosted a Tulip Festival as a celebration of Dutch culture since many settled in the area after the Second World War. Main Street was closed to traffic and there were klompen dancers, a street organ, traditional Dutch food, a street dance and other entertainment. People attended from all over southern Ontario. One of the groups that entertained was the choir from Calvin Christian School, now Community Christian School, under the direction of Annette Van Houten, seen in the photo in traditional Dutch costume. There was also a Tulip Queen contest, with Lorrie Schieck (Spaling) crowned the winner. The event ran for three years in the 1970s and was recently revived in 2010, with Holly Van Ankum taking the Tulip Queen crown. That event was attended by 2,700 people and included a garden tour, parade, craft show and special ceremony to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War. Many local people, now grown up, can be seen singing in this school choir photo.
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ALMA – A multi-faceted construction project set to begin this week on Wellington Road 7 between Salem and Alma is expected to impact traffic flows well into next fall. The county has engaged a contractor to: - construct a passing lane north out of Salem on Wellington Road 7; - resurface Wellington Road 7 from Salem to Alma; - replace a culvert on Wellington Road 7 at the north end of Alma; - make improvements to the intersection of Wellington Roads 7 and 17; - repair storm sewers in Alma; and - resurface Wellington Road 17 from Wellington Road 7 to the east limit of Alma. The project is expected be completed in the early part of October, stated Wellington County construction manager Mark Eby. The creation of the passing lane is the first stage of
the project. Beginning June 12 the speed limit will be lowered from 80 to 60km/h for the duration of the passing lane construction. Additional speed reductions may be put in place once the contractor
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HYDRANT/WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING Ontario Clean Water Agency’s Operators will be flushing the Drayton and Moorefield water systems from May 29, 2017 to June 23, 2017 for general maintenance of the water system as per Municipal Drinking Water License #105-101 (Drayton Water System) and Municipal Drinking Water License #105-102 (Moorefield Water System). Due to sedimentation, this flushing may cause temporary discolouration of the water. Ontario Clean Water Agency is advising residences to check their cold water supply before using. If discolouration does occur let the cold water run until it is clear. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Highlands Hub office at 519-925-1938 ext. 225. Lisa Benoit Process Compliance Technician
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By Laurie Langdon
God is brilliant! Isaiah the prophet describes heaven to be a place where “The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end” (Isa. 60:19-20). And the
forming reality. When God’s presence becomes paramount in your everyday life as it is in heaven the switch that activates your inner spirit is turned on. You are given a sense of vision that allows you to see things unseen by the natural eye. Supernatural revelation becomes your everyday experience. You see people, for example, not as the Steve’s and Charlotte’s who fill up your day as family members, work colleagues, personal friends and casual acquaintances, but as people created in God’s image. You see them as the remarkable beings they were fashioned to be. People considered to be hopeless cases become deposits of gold awaiting extraction through God’s redemptive work. Light is increased. Those previously closed and hos-
writer in Revelation declares what the citizens of heaven will experience: “There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever” (Rev. 22:5). Heaven includes an existence where it is never dark, but always light. This is an interesting and incredible state of being. But when this condition of perpetual light exists on earth as it is in heaven, it becomes an extraordinary and life-trans-
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right has been exposed for all to see. Without them realizing it, their lives consist of light as God’s presence in them has illumining power. They are a lamp, and people turn to them for wisdom and council. There is even the experience of heavenly light, which many have experienced such as that which surrounds angels when they appear. A light of this kind shone around Paul when he was converted to Christ: “About noon” he writes, “as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.” (Acts 22:6) This comes and remains in an extremely delicate, subtle, pure and brilliant quality. This is God’s presence, and his spotless and holy nature is now part of my everyday walk. There are times and plac-
es in our world where this light is literal and functional, and there will continue to be, and increasingly so, those times where God’s brilliance is such that even the darkest darkness becomes overwhelmed with his brightness. And this is, will be, and will continue to be, forever. This is ours to know and walk in. In it we have guidance in the everyday things, wisdom in the complex things, comfort in the terrifying things, peace in the stormy things, fullness in the empty things and life in the dull things. And don’t be surprised that, whether it is in a dream, a vision, or an actual supernatural encounter with the living Christ, “suddenly a bright light from heaven” flashes around you. Have fun in God’s brilliance!
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tile to the good news about God’s plan for them become increasingly aware of God’s voice. Their current state is revealed and the forgiveness and hope that God has for them shines brightly. They yield to his call, turn to him and are gloriously saved. God’s radiance is everywhere as his manifest presence illuminates their soul, revealing and imparting new life to them through Christ. Those who walk in this reality are complete and free from every imperfection, in Christ. They walk in truth and knowledge, and have become pure. Everything has been made manifest by the presence of the living Christ, who is the truth, and has taken on the nature of light, so that its true character and quality are no longer hidden. Everything in them which is good, pure, holy and
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Run time - The Minto Fire Department’s Emergency 91Run was a success on June 4. There were distances available for all abilities. Runners could take on a 9.1 or 5km course, walkers could complete a 5km course and children could run the Jr. Firefighter Fit Test Kids’ 1km race. LEFT: Runners take off for the 5km race. RIGHT: From left, Gage, Grayson and Lochlan Loos wait for the 1km race. Photos by Jaime Myslik
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Local fundraiser - Jerry Ottens, left, assists Dorothy Dickson with her plant purchases at the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society’s annual bake and plant sale on May 27 in front of Gourlay’s store in Moorefield. The society holds educational meetings, encourages improvement of public and private grounds and arranges field trips throughout the year using the funds raised at the plant/bake sale. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Ministry dumps septic pump-out mandate By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The province won’t be proceeding with a proposal to require property owners to pump out septic tanks every five years. In a letter to Mayor Neil Driscoll, received at the May 23 Mapleton council meeting, municipal affairs minister Bill Mauro advised the ministry will not be implementing proposed requirements for regular inspections, pumping out of septic tanks and keeping maintenance records for septic tanks and treatment units. In March, council supported a resolution from the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria calling on Mauro to rescind
the proposed changes to the building code. In his letter, Mauro noted he considered input provided by municipalities and the public in making the decision. “I have always felt that there are sufficient protections in place to mitigate against septic system failures,” Mauro stated. “Since 1997, there has been a requirement for owners of septic tanks and treatment units to clean out their system when the working capacity is one-third full. This will continue ...” He added, “I value the input of our municipal partners. I’ve heard from many of you on this issue and I thank you for your input.”
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The graduates - The Norwell District Secondary School spring prom was held May 26 at the Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield. This year’s theme was the Great Gatsby 1920s. Students dressed their absolute best for the evening. “Thank you to the prom committee for the wonderful event,�school officials state. Chris and Donna Lowe were named “Prom Royalty.� “Most likely to ...� awards included: Nichole Walker and Jenn Shanks (...travel the world), Blair Butchart (...be the permanent class clown), Jordan Allen (...make it to the Olympics), Jen Gibson and Cessalee Koch (...be best friends forever). Submitted photo
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Over 50 local business receive funds through Canada Summer Jobs PERTH-WELLINGTON - Local MP John Nater, announced on June 5 that students in the riding will gain valuable work experience this summer through the Canada Summer Jobs 2017 initiative. “Creating summer jobs for students benefits not only
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