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Council appears poised to avoid lame duck status By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – With four of five current members having declared candidacy for the Oct. 22 election, it appears unlikely municipal council here will turn into a lame duck on July 27. Mayor Neil Driscoll has filed nomination papers to seek re-election and councillors Lori Woodham, Dennis Craven, Marlene Ottens have all filed nomination papers at this point. Incumbent Ward 2 Wellington County councillor Gregg Davidson has filed nomination papers. The nomination deadline is July 27. A lame duck period will occur if, after that date, less than three quarters of the current council are running for re-election. A lame duck period can also occur between Oct. 22 and Nov. 30 if the election results in less than three quarters of incumbent councillors returning. If council is in a lame duck period, councillors will
not be able to: - appoint or remove township staff; - hire or dismiss municipal employees; - dispose of real or personal property of the municipality, which has a value exceeding $50,000; and - make any expenditure or incur any other liability that exceeds $50,000. Minto status There will be a race for the position of mayor in Minto, with Terry Fisk, a former deputy mayor, challenging incumbent George Bridge. Incumbent councillor Dave Turton is seeking the deputy mayor’s position vacated by incumbent Ron Faulkner, who has stated he is not running for re-election. Only two candidates have filed nomination papers to seek council positions in Minto: incumbent councillor Ron Elliott and Geoff Gunson, who is currently a member of Minto’s Harriston revitalization committee. Incumbent Ward 1 county councillor David Anderson has also declared candidacy.
Birkstead breakfast - Denver Koeslag and his dad Trevor Koeslag of Saskatchewan feed hay to livestock at the Breakfast on the Farm event near Alma on June 23. The Koeslags were visiting family in the area and took time to enjoy the second annual event hosted by the Fergus Fall Fair board at Birkstead Holsteins, which is owned and operated by the Wantenaar family. The Alma Optimist Club prepared and served the breakfast. More photos on page 8. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Baron seeking fall trial date for breach of public trust case By Community News staff SARNIA - Mapleton CAO Manny Baron is expected to request a trial date this fall for a breach of public trust charge.
Baron was not in court on June 20 but an agent appearing on his behalf waived a preliminary hearing and selected a judge-and-jury trial. Baron is expected to request a court date on Sept.
28. Lambton OPP filed the breach of public trust charge against Baron on March 26. It relates to Baron’s leasing of property he owned to the Town of Petrolia while he
was CAO of the town. He did not disclose his ownership of the property to council. Baron resigned from his position in Petrolia on Nov. 14, 2017. He was hired as CAO of Mapleton in January.
Mapleton appoints integrity commission for four-year term Council may review code of conduct in new term By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township has officially appointed an integrity commissioner through a shared arrangement with five other Wellington County municipalities. On June 12, Mapleton council approved a recommendation in a report from clerk Barb Schellenberger to appoint Guy Giorno, a consultant with Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP, to a four-year term as the integrity commissioner for the township and to proceed with an agreement with the firm for his services. Under Bill 68, the Modernizing Municipal Legislation Act, all municipalities will be required to appoint an integrity commissioner by March 1. Previously, municipalities were allowed to opt for the job to default to the provincial
Office of the Ombudsman. Wellington County clerks discussed the appointment of an integrity commissioner last fall and agreed to a joint approach to share the services, similar to the arrangements currently in place with most county municipalities, excluding Mapleton, for a closed meeting investigator. Mapleton currently uses the ombudsman for closed meeting investigation. Wellington County council appointed Giorno as integrity commissioner in November. “Mr. Giorno practices public law with an emphasis on accountability and ethics laws,” stated Schellenber in a report to Mapleton council. “He has significant experience in public sector ethics, conflict of interest, codes of conduct, accountability legislation, lobbyist registration law and election and election
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- application of the code of conduct for members of council and local boards; - application of procedures, rules and policies of the municipality and local boards governing the ethical behaviour of members; - specified provisions of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act; - requests from members of council and local boards for advice respecting their obligations under the code of conduct; - requests from council and board members for advice respecting their obligations under a procedure, rule or policy governing ethical behavior or conflicts; and - provision of educational information to members of council and local boards, the municipality and the public about the code of conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
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The report notes integrity commissioners will have new powers to conduct inquiries about whether members have contravened the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. An elector or a person “demonstrably acting in the public interest” could apply to the commissioner for an inquiry and upon completion of an inquiry, a commissioner may forward the matter to court. Costs of applying to a judge will be paid by the municipality. Integrity commissioners can also conduct an inquiry as they consider necessary, including (into) public meetings, and can elect to exercise powers under the Public Inquiries Act, 2009. Mapleton council adopted a code of conduct in June of 2013. Adoption of the code was a reaction to two harassment complaints heard by council during the latter part of 2012. At the time, council also directed the CAO to proceed with recruiting a
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Moving on - Community Christian School administrative assistant Yvonne Vandenberg will be retiring in June after 33 years with the school. Submitted photo
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A memory book created for Vandenberg notes that when she started as administrative assistant, “she probably did not know that her role would include that of a nurse (Band-Aid, Aspirin and ice pack dispenser); gardener (making sure there were flowers in the planters at the main entrance); volunteer driver (for class trips, sports teams and taking home students who missed the bus); sign changer (making sure the sign at the front of the school was up to date); supply teacher (filling in yard duties or covering a class in an emergency); and lunch provider (picking up lunch for students who forgot their lunch).” Another entry in the memory book states, “Yvonne has blessed our school community for these last 13 years with her dedication and love. Yvonne will be missed by students, staff, and parents. “We wish her God’s blessing as she begins the next phase of her journey.”
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Norwell prepares for Grade 9 Link Day
Graduating class - Grade 8 graduates from Community Christian School in Drayton for 2018 include, from left: Naomi Robertson-Lauzon, Mikalya Vandenberg, Adrianne Cosens, Meagan Roth, Becca Geerlinks, Jocelyn DeWeerd, Kirsten Duimering, Alyssa Flinkert, Kamryn Rumph, Dyson Parker, Carter Slot, Beth Abel, Jonathan Snieder, Gena Koetsier, Julia VanAnkum and Finley DeVries. Submitted photo
PALMERSTON - Norwell Link leaders are gearing up for Grade 9 Link Day, which will take place at Norwell on Aug. 29. In preparation for the event, Link leaders and supervisors recently participated in the various activities. The group worked on team building, communication and leadership skills such as team juggling, which they will do for the Grade 9 students on Aug. 29. Part of the morning was a scavenger hunt around the school that encouraged leaders to build relationships and work together toward a common goal. This will be theme for new students this fall. The Link leaders had to take unique selfies with staff members and items around the school. Link Day provides an opportunity for Grade 9 students to get to know the school and build relationships with other Grade 9 students, senior students and staff. Registration is now available.
Link Day - Norwell Link leaders took unique selfies with staff members and items around the school during exercises to prepare for Grade 9 Link Day on Aug. 29. TOP: Sydney Detweiler, Jayme Scholten, Lindsay Lacroix, Samantha Willson, vice-principle Joan Arbuckle and Julia Albrecht. ABOVE: Seamus Johnson, Josh Wakeford, principal Paul Richard, Sage Cook and Alex Miraples. Submitted photos
Council to enter road use agreement with Hensall District Co-op By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The township will enter into a road use agreement to with the Hensall District Co-op (HDC) to allow enhanced road usage on Sideroad 12 during halfload season, with the understanding that the company will compensate the municipality. A June 12 report to council from CAO Manny Baron notes the co-op has been planning major upgrades to its property since it was purchased from Driscoll Farms in 2017. “These upgrades are aligned with our goal to enhance our economic development and job creation,” stated Baron, noting the expansion is anticipated to create six new full-time jobs. In his report, Baron points out the co-op board of directors is hesitant to commit to the expansion because it is a half-load road “and they would not be able to service their customers appropriately during that time of year.” “We introduced the idea of creating an agreement that would protect our interest
in the road during half-load season. We suggested there could be an agreement created that would outline that any damage created by truck traffic would be repaired at HDC’s cost,” the report states. Baron indicated the co-op board has approved the expansion with the condition of being able to use the road during half-load season. He said public works staff believe the road is sturdy enough to withstand the increased traffic. “That being said, if there is a need to strengthen the road, we could add a six-inch lift to make it even more robust,” Baron stated. He added the township would benefit from approximately $50,000 in additional development charges, plus increased property assessment. The report notes a sixinch lift to the road would cost approximately $22,000 if needed. The report also states local farmers would benefit from the expansion, “as they will not have to leave Mapleton to acquire their
seed, chemicals, etc.” Councillor Lori Woodham asked why the company is only being asked to put up a $10,000 letter of credit against potential damage when road improvements could cost $22,000. Baron explained the letter of credit is essentially a “damage deposit” while any agreement regarding the road would be separate. He said if council wanted to change that arrangement it could ask for a $35,000 letter of credit. “This would be applicable to anyone in our township, correct?” Woodham asked. Baron replied, “If they’re willing to enter into an agreement such as this one I would not only enjoy writing the agreement, but would be jumping up for joy because it means that we are open for business, people are succeeding. So, absolutely.” Councillor Dennis Craven pointed out, “The amounts might not be the same. This would be the amount for this road only.” Baron agreed, “The roads would be assessed on a caseby-case basis.”
“This is a template that we can certainly use going forward if there is another business looking to take advantage of an agreement like this,” said councillor Michael Martin, who acted as mayor pro-tem for the discussion. Mayor Neil Driscoll, a co-op employee, had declared a conflict of interest on the matter. Driscoll also declared a conflict for a public meeting held the same evening on a request for a zoning amendment on his property to facilitate a severance and sale of additional land to the co-op. The amendment would rezone approximately 0.71 hectares (1.75 acres) of the property from agricultural to agricultural commercial. The property and buildings will be utilized as part of the adjacent Hensall District Co-operative operation. An associated severance application is being submitted to separate the property and merge with the Hensall District Co-operative property. A reduced separation distance between the existing
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Helping young professionals - From left: Mapleton Chamber of Commerce coordinator Gina Dobben, chamber president Jeff Duimering and Mapleton economic development coordinator Trish Wake presented a $500 donation to chamber director Jocelyn Martin, who accepted on behalf of North Perth Young Professionals at the chamber’s annual meeting on June 13. Submitted photos
Mapleton Chamber of Commerce introduces coordinator at AGM MOOREFIELD – The of Chamber Mapleton Commerce held its annual general meeting on June 13 at the Moorefield Optimist Hall. organization The announced that Gina Dobben has joined the chamber team on a part-time basis. Her business, volunteer and people skills were lauded by Dale Franklin. As the Made in Mapleton Pop Up Store project unfolds Dobben will be on site. She will also be encouraging businesses to work together to have a unified voice at the township level while “having fun networking along the way,” chamber officials note. Guest speaker Karen Sample presented ‘31 Tips from 31st Line Strategic Communications,” focussing on strategic marketing principles for a rural company.
Chamber - From left: Mapleton Chamber of Commerce coordinator Gina Dobben and chamber president Jeff Duimering present a cheque for $200 to Norwell District Secondary School students Peter Hildebrandt and Breanna MacDonald, who travelled to Atlanta, Georgia from April 20 to 26 to compete in DECA International. The pair finished fourth overall in the virtual forensics cccounting category. The recently relaunched of Chamber Mapleton Commerce executive consists of president Jeff Duimering; treasurer Cathy Burton; sec-
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main source of unconditional funding municipalities currently receive is through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund, which was created under the recently-departed Liberal government to help municipalities cope with/recover from the cuts endured under the previous administration. Will Ford and crew be inclined to enhance or even maintain it? Local officials are also hoping the new government will follow the federal example and devote a share of the provincial gas tax to rural municipalities. Currently, only municipalities with transit systems get
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ally hope I am, one area in which local politicians are more likely to get their wish under the current administration is the easing of regulations, which are admittedly onerous to implement and enforce. As we’re already well beyond our regular word allotment, we won’t be able to get into that one here. However, if we were, it would probably involve another turn-of-the-century example from Walkerton; one often mentioned at municipal council meetings today and one many still think about when they turn on their taps.
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The final report outlines short- and long-term priorities in each of the school board’s regions and district-wide the UGDSB will be conducting a secondary program review. The goal is to present the review to trustees in November. Aspects in the LTAP that impact Mapleton schools are included below. Mapleton Schools serving Mapleton include: Alma, Centre Peel, Drayton Heights and Maryborough public schools, Centre Wellington District High School, Norwell District Secondary and Wellington Heights Secondary School.
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Living the good life Following Jesus is less about being right and more about treating others in a right way. People have become increasingly dissatisfied with religion, yet remain attracted to Jesus. In Jesus, they see an example of someone
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Jesus welcomed children. It is no wonder people are so attracted to Jesus. I often ponder how Jesus would respond to the religion bearing his name. Would he applaud the numerous religious debates? Would he appreciate people feeling rejected? Jesus came to correct a religious system that placed proper religious observance
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over people. He came to redirect emphasis from living religiously to living godly. He taught that living godly means to try to live in agreement with the character of God: a God who is passionate to restore, repair and renew a wearied, worried and misdirected humanity. As a loved humanity we have all been created in the image of God, who longs to
forgive. Therefore our ultimate fulfillment is found not in determining how we are better than others (religious behaviour) but in cooperating with the image of God in us. That is, in extending love and forgiveness to all we meet. This is the example of Jesus that is still a radical expression of God. This is the experience of Jesus that is
still an irresistible relationship. May the example of Jesus inspire us all to express the yearning of God’s passion locked deep inside us. The good life, life in all its fullness, is experienced in being aligned to the instructions given by Jesus: “Love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind; and love your neighbour as yourself.”
Hawk’s Nest delivers - Seven area entrepreneurs, including three from Wellington County, split over $53,000 in investment cash at the 2018 Hawk’s Nest competition. From left: Sherry-Lynn McRobb of Family Home Health Care Centre in Palmerston, Ruth Montgomery of The Maven Project in Lucknow, Cooper Loblaw of The Urban Chick of Meaford, Tarah Coates of SurfSup Eco Shop and Rentals in Kincardine, Michelle Bauman of Growing Abilities of Mount Forest, Jesse Topp of Topp Performance in Port Elgin and Ranjan Pradhan of Palmerston-based Shrimp Canada. Submitted photo
Area residents among winners of 2018 Hawk’s Nest competition NEUSTADT - The 2018 Hawk’s Nest drew a crowd of over 200 people to the Knights of Columbus Hall near Walkerton on June 13. The Dragon’s Deninspired competition, covering the areas of Grey, Bruce, Wellington North, Minto and Owen Sound, saw seven entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to the “Hawks” or local “angel investors.” Hawks John Fowler from Supreme Cannabis Company (Tiverton), Sandy Gott from Ice River Springs Water Company (Feversham), Brian Hilbers from Bruce Power (Tiverton), Joel Koops from MSW Plastics (Palmerston), Tony Solecki from Caframo (Wiarton) and Susan Wright from Amazing Assets (Walkerton) committed to invest $5,000 in the entrepreneurs during the evening; totalling a minimum of $30,000. However, after hearing entrepreneurs’ pitches, negotiations resulted in over $53,000 in investments including grants, loans and
partnerships. Entrepreneurs Michelle Bauman’s Growing Abilities of Mount Forest received $3,000 in donations and a $5,000 interest-free loan to expand and provide day programs and supports for adults, in Wellington North, who live with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Sherry-Lynn McRobb’s Family Home Health Care Centre, located in Palmerston, sells mobility and medical products which includes rentals and service. She received a $5,000 loan, as well as mentorship. Ranjan Pradhan is developing Shrimp Canada in Palmerston. The shrimp farm will initiate sustainable farming and sale of whiteleg shrimp. Ranjan received a $5,000 loan and mentorship as well as building supplies to assist with the construction of his new building. Tarah Coates of SurfSup Eco Shop and Rentals in Kincardine received $2,000 in donations, $5,000 loan, legal advice, as well as men-
torship. SurfSup rents and sells surf boards as well as develops the culture through lessons, retreats and community development events. Cooper Loblaw of The Urban Chick in Meaford received $3,000 in donations towards paying the tuition of another student at his academy, as well as $1,700 for the purchase of one of his chicken coops by a Hawk.. The Urban Chick aims to help reconnect this generation and others back to their food roots by building and selling chicken coops to city dwellers in Toronto. Ruth Montgomery’s Lucknow-based The Maven Project is a collection of personal development events, including workshops, retreats and camps. She received a loan ranging from $5,000-10,000, as well as the purchase of tickets to her weekend camp at a value of $4,800, and the chance to be introduced to the Bruce Power Leadership Development Program. Jesse Topp of Topp SEE HAWK’S NEST » 7
Living a healthy life with osteoarthritis By Theresa Russwurm, Have you heard the word osteoarthritis (OA)? More than likely you have - and probably from an older person. If you are middleaged do not fool yourself, you could have OA as well. OA has been stereotyped as a disease that only affects an aging population, however; it also affects those over 35. Approximately five per cent of people between the ages of 35 and 54 and 30% of people between ages 50 and 70 have OA. It is more common than high blood pressure and diabetes. Research has demonstrat-
ed one of the most important factors in preventing and managing OA is to increase muscle strength around the joints, manage weight and increase physical activity. All of this can be done with exercise. OA is a progressive disease that occurs when there is an imbalance between the break down and rebuilding of cartilage. As cartilage breaks down, the bones rub together causing joint dysfunction. OA can affect any joint that has cartilage around the end of the bones, it leads to pain, and it most commonly affects the hip, knee and hand joints. In the past,
X-rays have been the most commonly used tool to diagnose OA, but it can take 10 to 15 years for OA to show on an X-ray. Recent research indicates clinical findings, symptoms and risk factors are just as effective and more economically friendly in diagnosing OA. Symptoms of OA can come and go initially and gradually get more consistent as the disease progresses. They can fluctuate throughout the day and differ between people. Someone with severe OA may have very few symptoms or very severe symptoms. The most common SEE EXERCISE » 8
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Performance in Port Elgin received $9,000 in grant/ donations towards free memberships for students of need. Topp was the recipient of the People’s Choice Award and received a cash reward of $930. Jesse also received $500 for advertising on Bayshore Broadcasting as well as five hours of business consultation from BDO. Topp Performance’s mission is to provide a unique training experience custom tailored to each client’s individual goals. They strive to provide fitness training “that is an enjoyable experience – not a daily burden,” Hawk’s Nest officials state. The seven entrepreneurs walked away with valuable advice and feedback from the six high profile business leaders, organizers note. The second Hawks’ Nest competition was deemed a huge success by the presenting partners. Rose Austin, general manager for Saugeen Economic Development Corporation is pleased with the new partnerships formed with the Hawks and the participation of the sponsors. “Partnerships are of vital importance to any project, they are the reason for success. Small business is the backbone of our communities and with all the people involved in the Hawks’ Nest, we can’t fail.” Barb Fisher, general manager for Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation, told the audience, “We’re thrilled with the results and hope to do it again.” The SEDC and the Bruce CFDC are not-forprofit organizations that have partnered to provide an avenue for existing businesses looking to expand and entrepreneurs wanting to start a business.
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Exercise key to living with osteoarthritis » FROM PAGE 6
symptoms of OA are pain, stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes in the morning, aching, reduced range of motion in the joint and swelling. Many people also feel that the joint may “give out,” hear cracking or feel grinding within the joint. Nonmodifiable risk factors of OA are age, heredity and gender and these cannot be changed. However, a person can make lifestyle changes to reduce modifiable risk factors: previous joint injury, physical inactivity, overuse, muscle weakness/imbalances in the legs and excess weight. The majority of people with OA are physically inactive because they perceive being active leads to an increase in pain. When exercising, there are two important rules with regard to pain while exercising. Pain levels after exercises should return to regular levels 24 to 48 hours after exercise and pain should stay within an acceptable range; four to six on a scale of zero to 10. The fact is, in order for cartilage to have a balance of break down and rebuilding it needs the appropriate amount of load, which can be achieved through exer-
cise. Exercise helps by loading and unloading the joint, helping move the synovial fluid around the joint providing nutrients to the cartilage. However, the proper amount of loading and unloading and the proper technique are just as important as moving the joint in order to reduce pain. When doing strength training the joints have to be in proper alignment in order to load the joint correctly. You want to ensure your ankles, knees and hips are aligned, knees do not go past your toes, and the back stays in a neutral position. After exercising with proper alignment pain levels can decrease. The modifiable risk factors already discussed can also be reduced with exercise. Exercise helps to increase muscle strength and helps manage weight. The effects of exercise on OA has been proven in research. It has also been demonstrated exercise has a positive effect on other chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and others. Good Life with Osteoarthritis (GLA:D) is a program to help manage symptoms of OA in the hips
and knees. This program is based on research and best practice guidelines: exercise, education and weight management. To find a GLA:D program near you, visit gladcanada.ca for more information Remember, Canada’s exercises guidelines are 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more; muscle and bone strengthening exercises at least two times per week. If you feel you are not achieving these guidelines contact your local family health team and speak with the health promoter/kinesiologist. For more information about any of the free services offered by the MintoMapleton Family Health Team, visit www.mmfht.ca or call the Drayton/Palmerston office at 519-638-2110 or Clifford office at 519-327-4777. Like the FHT on Facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow on Twitter (@MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area. Theresa Russwurm is a kinesiologist with the MintoMapleton FHT.
Young scholars - On June 19 Community Christian School kindergarten students participated in a graduation ceremony. From left: front, Jolene Bosman, Ellanna Kabbes, Matthew VanderLaan, Abigail Rennie, Kyla Curry, Mykayla Claus; back, Teresa Culp, Rhianna Roth, Emma Roubos, AJ Martin, Averi Hessels, Sam Kraal, Aubrey Roubos and Lisa Struyk. Submitted photo
Breakfast on the Farm draws crowds to Wantenaars’ farm RIGHT: Keira Arthurs of Arthur sat behind the wheel of a pull tractor owned by Ken Austin of Alma at the Breakfast on the Farm event near Alma on June 23. Alma Optimist Club members prepared and served breakfast at the event, which was hosted by the Fergus Fall Fair board at Birkstead Holsteins farm, owned and operated by the Wantenaar family. FAR RIGHT: Wellington County Queen of the Furrow Katrina Martin and friends spent time playing in the corn box after enjoying breakfast. BELOW: Attendees fed hay to a Percheron horse. BELOW RIGHT: Sheep farmers Lisa Hern of Arthur and Romy Schill of Wallenstein kept Breakfast on the Farm attendees informed on sheep farming. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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