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Truck careens through park, takes down cenotaph flagpole by Chris Daponte DRAYTON - Four days after an Aug. 22 police chase through Mapleton Township that caused minor damage to public and private property, two suspects were still at large. OPP media relations Constable Marylou Schwindt confirmed on Aug. 26 that the investigation and “attempts to identify the driver” were ongoing. The usually tranquil Drayton Memorial Park was abuzz with action shortly after noon on Aug. 22, as a vehicle ripped through the park and tore down the cenotaph flagpole. The vehicle, which had led police on a chase start-
ing in Moorefield, ran directly through the park’s well known archway at the corner of Wellington and Wood streets, narrowly missing the stone pillars on each side. Described by police as a small sized beige pickup, the vehicle then ran into the flagpole to the left of the cenotaph, ripping it to the ground, and coming within feet of the cenotaph itself. From there the truck travelled behind the Studio Factor building on Wood Street, running into a shed and causing some other minor damage before eventually heading back out the way it came. “As the truck entered the Continued on page 5
Minor damage - Two suspects remained at large four days after an Aug. 22 car chase through Mapleton Township. The truck involved drove through Drayton Memorial Park, taking down the cenotaph flag pole. photos by Caroline Sealey
Tree planting grants available to non-farm rural landowners MAPLETON - Owners of non-farm rural properties in Mapleton Township can take advantage of a new grant program to help them plant trees on their land. The new program, an initiative of Trees for Mapleton, is open to rural landowners with more than one hectare (2.5 acres) of property. It is targeted at projects that reduce wind erosion, protect groundwater recharge areas, create buffer strips along streams, connect natural areas and create wildlife habitat. The grant money is
financed from a donation from NextEra Energy. Landowners could receive grants of up to $25 for each tree or shrub, including planting costs. A planting plan is required for properties over one hectare. Applicants may be required to sign an agreement to maintain the trees for 15 years. Projects will be approved by the Trees for Mapleton Committee. For more information, contact Mark Funk, GRCA forestry specialist at mfunk@ grandriver.ca or by phone at 1-866-900-4722, ext. 2259.
Trees for Mapleton is a community initiative aimed at increasing the amount of tree cover in the township. It is supported by local landowners, the Wellington Green Legacy Program, the Grand River Conservation Authority, Mapleton Township and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The new program for nonfarm landowners is an addition to the range of programs available in Wellington County. Farmers remain eligible to apply for tree-planting grants through the Rural Water Quality Program.
A long time coming - Owner Dianne Braun from Everton showed off her 1956 Thunderbird convertible at the Alma Optimists’ annual car show at the Alma Community Centre on Aug. 23. “Bird of Prey” or “Baby Birds” were the nicknames for the 1956 Thunderbird convertible. Braun said she wanted one for 45 years. A doctor from California was the original owner. His son took ownership of the car and it sat in a garage for 10 years until it was sold to Braun. More coverage on page 4. photo by Caroline Sealey
GRCA study indicates spillway may not be needed for Conestogo Dam by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – A multiyear study by GRCA staff of updated technical guidelines for dam regulation in Ontario could mean an emergency spillway may not be needed for the Conestogo Dam after all. The GRCA has been studying the idea of constructing a spillway for years, going back to a 1997 dam safety study that identified deficiencies to the dam’s spillway capacity. Originally, a cost estimate of over $20 million was placed
on the project, which was to involve constructing a channel around the dam to re-direct water into the river. When new regulations were introduced in 2011, GRCA officials originally hoped they would mean a spillway could be built at reduced cost. However, a report presented for information by GRCA director of engineering Dwight Boyd at the Aug. 22 GRCA general meeting explains the new regulations mean the spillway may not
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have to be built at all. In 2009 the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) granted GRCA permission to upgrade the stilling basin at Conestogo Dam. The permission included a condition that an emergency spillway be constructed by Dec. 31, 2015. Correspondence was received from MNR on Oct. 11, 2013 extending the deadline to construct an emergency spillway to Dec. 31, 2018. This extension was granted to provide additional time to assess
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with MNR staff over the past three years to evaluate the impact of the new guidelines on the emergency spillway project. “Preliminary indications suggest an emergency spillway may not be required; supporting technical information is being finalized based on feedback and additional technical questions from MNR staff.” Boyd said additional technical information will be finalized over the fall and a meeting will be held with MNR staff
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Stellar show - The Alma Community Centre was packed with classic cars, owners and enthusiasts on Aug. 23 for the local Optimist Club’s annual car show. ABOVE: Third owner Bob Orth of Waterloo, purchased this 1931 Ford A Phaeton in 1996 and restored it to mint condition. TOP RIGHT: This 1965 Chev Malibu Wagon owned by Steve and Sandy Gray of Mountsberg was purchased state side with no drive train. Steve did all the mechanical work to get it in running order. This is the Grays’ second time showing in Alma. RIGHT: Nick Veldhuizen of Alma poses for a photo in his 1959 Chevy Suburban, which includes the slogan “Because anyone can have a new one” on the back of the vehicle. Six years ago Veldhuizen and his dad Dave completely restored the vehicle. Veldhuizen does all the paint and pinstripe work himself. photos by Caroline Sealey
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While bidding a sad farewell to summer - miserly as it was on sunshine and warm breeze - local residents can look forward to the usual gearing up of fall activities. Clubs, sports teams and service organizations will soon move into the busy fall and winter mode, with meetings, events and games filling the calendar. Each week at the Community News we do our best to highlight the most interesting local events and activities, both through staffgenerated stories and photographs and submissions from interested area residents. While we take great pride in the many events we are able to cover, we also appreciate the role our contributors play in helping us reflect the busy nature of the community. We can’t be everywhere - but you can. Just because there isn’t a reporter at your meeting, game or function doesn’t mean it isn’t newsworthy. We encourage local groups to appoint a volunteer to provide brief news reports and submit photographs of local events and activities in order to help ensure you make the news. While we can’t guarantee publication of every submission, it’s rare that an item of genuine local interest does not find it’s way onto our pages. News items, story suggestions and photos may be submitted to drayton@wellingtonadvertiser.com. Patrick Raftis
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION, ZBA 2014-08 Millside Industries 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 201080, 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, September 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as Lot 18, Concession 1 (Peel), with a civic address of 6408 Yatton Side Road in Wallenstein. The property is approximately 18.9 acres in size.
Letter to the Editor Heart-warming gesture Dear Editor: As a home daycare provider, I include outdoor play as part of our daily routine, which will sometimes result in noise and, at times, upset young children being heard in our neighbourhood. Recently I received an anonymous letter from “Grateful in Drayton” that offered support for my endeavours. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to “Grateful in Drayton” for your very kind, reassur-
ing and affirming words, and for your thoughtful and generous surprise. The time you took to say what you did, and your random act of kindness, are gratefully appreciated and brightened my busy day. It is heartwarming to know that in this wonderful small community, people do pay attention and truly care for one another. You have given me something to treasure and that I’ll always remember, and so I thank you also for that. Colleen Mullin, Drayton
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THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to permit the replacement of an older, bank barn with a new, smaller barn. The new barn is to hold 5 horses and 25 beef feeders, and is to be located further north than the existing barn. Relief from Minimum Distance Separation (MDS 2) will also be considered. 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).
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
The story of a Mapleton farmer’s wife Annie Ellis, nee Honsinger, (1908-1985) left her family a wonderful legacy. Memories of her life and other family members noted down in her own hand. One of her great granddaughters shared her story with the Mapleton Historical Society. Annie Honsinger was born Dec. 21, 1908 in a frame house on a 50 acre farm at Yatton in Peel Township. She was the sixth child in a family of eight. Her parents were James H. and Isabella (nee Armstrong) Honsinger. Just six weeks later the family moved to a farm at Hollen in Maryborough. When the family moved to
Hollen there were three stores, a blacksmith shop, a hotel and two churches: Presbyterian and Methodist. The Honsinger family attended the Methodist Church. Annie’s parents insisted on strict of observance of the Sabbath. All food for Sunday was prepared on Saturday. The family’s Sunday clothes were laid out Saturday night. To quote Annie, “We couldn’t cut our fingernails or pick up an axe on Sunday. Our Sunday was spent going to Sunday School and Church, visiting and singing hymns around the organ.” The Honsinger family moved near Glen Allan and later bought a farm on the sixth of Peel. Annie started
her schooling at Hollen School, attended Glen Allan School for a short time and finished her schooling at S.S. No. 16, Peel. She wanted to study to become a nurse but her parents could not afford the cost. She worked for various local families doing housework and helping new mothers until her marriage to Norman Ellis in 1929. The young couple “earned our bread by the sweat of our brow” through those early depression years. In 1936 they purchased a 200 acre farm, Lot 1, Concession 4, Peel Township. There Norman and Annie raised their family and prospered. Annie related how as a
busy farmer’s wife she helped with farm chores, milked cows, grew a garden, made maple syrup as well as the usual house work, while raising a family. When a hog was butchered she made sausage, fried it up, put it in half-gallon and some smaller jars, added some of the fat rendered in the frying, then sealed and turned the jars upside down. Once cooled these jars were stored in the cellar with the jars of maple syrup and potatoes and other vegetables from the garden. Even after the family bought a freezer she canned some sausage just because it was so good. Annie baked bread and
buns for the family. She tells of her first attempt: “The first year we were married I thought I would make bread. I got the yeast too warm. It wouldn’t rise. We couldn’t eat it. The dog wouldn’t eat it. So I watched after that.” In 1953 their farm was purchased by the Grand River Conservation Authority and is now covered by the lake. The family purchased a farm in Maryborough Township, Lot 9, Concession 11. Annie and Norman retired and moved to Moorefield in 1972. There
Annie was able to indulge her love of flowers, with which she won prizes at the horticultural society’s annual shows. She did not forget her family, spending time with grand children and welcoming great grandchildren. Annie is an example of the many hard working women who didn’t seek public notice but rather worked beside their husbands to till Mapleton’s rich farm land and raise their families, who are the foundation of our community. submitted by Jean Campbell
WALKING TOUR OF MOOREFIELD Join us as Floyd Schieck leads us on a walk around Moorefield. Meet at the Optimist Hall, Ball Avenue Moorefield at 1:30 pm (Parking across the street) See a display of pictures of by gone days. Refreshments and fellowship to follow the tour. September 13, 2014, 1:30 pm Old Maryborough Town Hall
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FROM PAGE ONE downtown intersection attempts to stop it were discontinued in the interest of public safety,” the OPP stated in an Aug. 26 press release. As evidenced by the stained trail of oil around the scene, reports indicate at some point the vehicle was damaged - likely as a result of the collision with the flagpole - and began to lose oil. Once the vehicle stopped, reportedly due to a lack of oil and fluids, the two occupants of the vehicle fled on foot. OPP officers, aided by the canine unit, were unsuccessful in tracking down the suspects. “The truck was locat-
ed on Wellington Road 11 abandoned,” police say. “Investigation has revealed that it had been involved in a criminal offence.” Schwindt would not elaborate on that offence or when and where it took place. “The investigation into this is ongoing and police are continuing their attempts to identify the driver and passenger of the vehicle,” police stated. Schwindt said she could not confirm whether or not the truck was stolen. She explained the chase began in Moorefield after an OPP officer observed the truck fail to stop at the intersection of Concession 8 and Wellington
Road 10. The truck then accelerated away from police southeast on Concession 8, eventually turning left on Wellington Road 11 and heading into Drayton. Mapleton Township CAO Patty Sinnamon said damage to municipal property was minimal. “The only damage that I know of to township property was the flagpole,” Sinnamon told the Community News. She added the pole will be replaced through operating expenditures - and not through insurance. “It will be well below our deductible,” she said. Schwindt said anyone with
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By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church
Opportunity awaits in that smartphone We’re more connected than ever through social media – and yet some say we’re more lonely than ever as well. What a strange paradox this world of increasing communication technology is leading us into. I could go on and on about what’s wrong with the Twitter
and Facebook culture and how it’s tearing the social fabric of our society apart. But what’s right about it? If God is in everything we do, as we believe, then how is the Holy Spirit at work in this increasingly powerful communication style? Relating with tiny screens is here to stay for a while folks. Get with the program or be dinosaurs who can no longer relate to our children and grandchildren. Oh yes … we have a lot to teach our
children about human contact and face-to-face relationships. So, instead of railing against technology, let’s get over our “either/or” thoughts and turn them into “and/and.” How can we, as spiritual and faithful people, embrace technology and still live in fellowship with each other? Let’s not forget that we as a society are all about community. The good news is that constant users of social networking create and engage in their own communities. The community looks different than the version of even 20 years ago – but it is still undeniably a community. The challenge is for spiritual flocks to jump into Facebook and Twitter and whatever else is out there and build fellowship in a way that younger folks recognize and relate to. For far too many years, we have been telling people that if they want to worship God,
they have to show up at a certain time and certain place. And ridiculously, that time is generally one or two hours per week. Yet, with our new technology, our fellowship is able to be drawn out 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Think of the possibilities. The minute a thought about God comes into your mind, you can share it with others and get feedback. Better yet, you can instigate conversation around it. Or, only moments after you have captured a generous or kind act on your camera phone, you can be sharing it with others on your Facebook page – hoping it inspires others. Churches have to realize that if all we do is sing and speak for an hour on a Sunday, it will become harder and harder to gather a crowd. The church at its best is more than just a service and a message on Sunday. The church is community on a common mission
in which relationships with its members and the outside community is central. The Good News is the greatest story ever told. And in this era of mass media, what better way to circulate and re-tell that story than through the myriad of options we have before us today. Think of the unbelievable reach that our stories have these days. And a story told well will get people sharing and talking. Isn’t that what we want? The Gospel is about God’s story intersecting and relating with the human story of any age. We can use social media to tell that story and share experiences. Author and spiritualist Deepak Chopra is a great promoter and avid user himself of social media. He believes many forms of it have the power to improve our personal health. He likes the fact that with social networks, there
is no ethnic, racial or geographical boundary. We can all transcend such boundaries and relate to one another through our humanity. Anyone who has a Twitter or Facebook account knows the feeling of being cared about when others react to their thoughts or circumstances in a positive way. Chopra says kindness and goodness can be sent out around the world through social networks. That proverbial ripple in the stream when we throw a pebble in it, has become ripples of electromagnetic energy sent out into God’s world. It’s time we stopped hiding away in our churches and shared our mission work and our potential for pastoral care and relationships with the rest of the world. We have been commissioned and called to spread the Good News. And now, the ways to do that are filled with opportunity.
Campin’ and Jammin’ a popular draw in Drayton Hard at work - A combine works through a field on Centre Sideroad near Parker on Aug. 18. photo by Caroline Sealey
Christian Aid Ministries of Waterloo Open House Friday Evening, September 12, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Perth East Recreation Complex, Milverton Featuring an overview of the work & ministry of Christian Aid Ministries Speakers: Johnny Miller (CAM USA), Dwayne Stoltzfus (CAM USA)
Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reapers of Hope Facility & CAM of Waterloo Headquarters, Moorefield Slide presentations, tours, refreshments & fellowship Formal presentation: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Speaker: Franklin Roth (former Board member)
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Sunday, August 31 - Lord’s Supper 10:00am: Pastor Kees Vandermey leads worship 7:30pm: Elder Markus Frei leads worship A SPECIAL INVITATION to those who are unable to worship on Sunday morning because of work, illness, or some other reason – please join us for evening worship every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays.
ABOVE LEFT: Hearty breakfast Mapleton residents enjoyed the Legion breakfast at the Campin’ and Jammin’ in the Park event on Aug. 23 at the Drayton Fairgrounds. ABOVE RIGHT: Registrar - Edythe Petrik, registrar for the weekend, along with her husband Peter, are originally Mapleton residents. They have been returning for the weekend since 1998 with their 1974 Bug from their home in Southampton. About 125 campers registered for the weekend event, which has been running for more than 40 years. RIGHT: Jammin’ practice - A group of musicians from all regions of Ontario jam on Saturday morning. The group also performed a Sunday morning gospel sing. photos by Caroline Sealey
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Budget-friendly lunches by Maria Depenweiller Back-to-class or back-towork spells back to lunch box planning amid news of rising food prices. Here are some tips for homemade lunches to save money, reduce waste and boost nutrition. Choose local, seasonal produce. Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, grape tomatoes, apples, pears and plums are nutritious, economical and pack well. Pack ‘extra’ fruits and veggies for the larger appetite or to satisfy hunger on the bus ride home. Pick the lessthan-perfectly shaped fruits or veggies. They can be fun and less expensive. Homemade savoury scones,
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How to help kids transition back to the classroom The dawn of a new school year is an exciting time. Kids may not want to say goodbye to days spent lounging by the pool, but such disappointment is often tempered by the prospect of returning to school with friends. For parents, getting kids ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reintroducing kids to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking, and the following are a handful of ways for parents to get a head start as the school year draws closer. Establish a routine early on. Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year, and that lack of structure can help kids unwind and make the most of the freedom that summer vacation provides. But as summer starts to wind down, parents can begin to reintroduce some structure into their kids’ lives to make the transition back to school go more smoothly. Plan morning activities - even on weekends so kids can readjust to waking up early each day. In addition, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same time you typically serve it dur-
Back to class – As a new school year draws near, parents can employ several strategies to help their kids readjust to the rigours of the classroom. www.metrocreativeconnection.com ing the school year so kids’ bodies can begin to readjust as well. Take kids along when shopping for school supplies. If you plan to buy your child a new computer or other supplies for the upcoming school year, take him or her along on your shopping trips. Kids who get to choose their supplies might be more excited about returning to school than those youngsters who are given what they need without offer-
ing their input. Monitor or assign reading. Many students are given summer reading lists to keep their minds sharp over the summer and prepare them for upcoming coursework. Parents should monitor kids’ progress on such reading lists and even discuss the books with their kids when possible. Read the books along with them if you think it will help engage them. If kids are not assigned summer reading lists, assign
your own books, rewarding kids when they finish a new book. Kids who read may be more likely to start the school year off on the right foot than those who don’t crack a book all summer. Encourage kids to sign up for extracurricular activities. Many school-aged athletes get a head start on the new school year by trying out for sports teams. Such tryouts often commence a week or two before a school year is scheduled to begin, and this can help kids ease their way back into the school year. But even non-athletes can begin pursuing extracurricular activities before the first school bell of the year rings. Theatre programs may begin auditions or encourage interested youngsters to attend orientation meetings before the dawn of the school year, and such sessions can be a great and pressure-free way for kids to ready themselves for a new school year. The arrival of a new school year can be both exciting and daunting. But parents can help their youngsters readjust to school in various ways after a relaxing summer.
Kids never too young to learn about leadership (NC) - Academics are important for a child’s development and career path, but that is only part of the picture. Outside of positive influences like parents, teachers, friends and siblings, children can benefit immensely by coaching and mentoring relationships, even at an early age. A child is never too young to learn about the power of leadership, goal setting and achievement from a coach or mentor, say advisors in this field. Even as a parent, you can put on your coaching hat to support your child’s development into a leader. Speak to who they are, not who you want them to be: Children need to build confi-
dence in their unique abilities and special skill sets. They are works in progress like anyone else. Help them see their incredible talents and create positive self-worth; Lead by example: Children are watching what you do much more than they are listening to what you say. Show them what integrity and credibility look like by saying what you will do and doing what you say. Don’t always provide the answer: Ask questions, encourage curiosity and discovery to build creativity and problemsolving skills. Never underestimate them: If a child feels written off or minimized, in time, they can internalize this feeling and it can hinder their confidence.
Being in an environment where they know they are supported will encourage them to achieve bigger and better things. Acknowledge and celebrate every success: What might seem like a small, trivial accomplishment for an adult can seem like a mountain to a young child. Imagine how difficult it was the first time you did a simple task like leaving a voice mail for someone or introducing yourself to a new person. Celebrating small victories will motivate your child to keep trying new things. Use failure as a learning tool: Even when everything doesn’t work out exactly as planned, there is something to be learned for the next time around. Explain that failure is
another step towards a future success, and it’s only a true failure if you don’t learn from it. “Given the chance and the right type of support, children can achieve quite magnificent and wonderful things,” says Rickesh Lakhani, executive director for Future Possibilities for Kids, an organization which matches children with volunteer coaches. “A child is a flower in bloom and their experiences now will have a significant influence on the person they become. “Coaching can help them grow to new heights.” More information is available at www.fpcanada.org. - www.newscanada.com
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