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Mapleton council rejects proposal for cannabis production facility in Drayton By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - Council here has declined a proposal from a trucking company to purchase land in the Drayton Industrial Park for a cannabis processing plant. Council made the decision on Aug. 28 following a closed session discussion about the Autobahn Freight Lines proposal. The Brampton-based trucking service, which, according to its website, primarily hauls regular and hazmat truck loads from Canada and the U.S., entered negotiations with the township in June. On June 26 Autobahn representatives Harjeet Randhawa, an agrologist,
and Harvinder Singh presented the proposal in person to Mapleton council. Randhawa and Singh told council at the time the Autobahn Group was fronting the money for the processing plant, but ultimately the two businesses would operate separately once the facility was up and running. They proposed a 46,000-square-foot production and warehouse facility surrounded by eight-foot fencing on seven of the 23 acres available in phase two of the industrial park. From the beginning, councillors had concerns about waste disposal and odour pollution at the proposed facility. Randhawa explained
waste would be planted, after chopping and mixing it with cat litter, in accordance with Health Canada regulations. He added carbon filters would be used within the facility to control odours. Despite Randhawa’s assurances that the plant would adhere to Health Canada regulations, council ultimately rejected the application. A motion read by Mayor Neil Driscoll following the Aug. 28 closed session, stated council “has declined the offer of purchase from Autobahn Freight Lines.” The motion also directed township staff to “investigate the new provincial regulations and report back” to council.
Mapleton bringing back Harvest Festival this fall By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - After a five-year hiatus, the township is set to host its Harvest Festival Fair on Oct. 13. The festival, which brings together community businesses and organizations to celebrate with local residents, was initially intended to be an annual event. However, the last Mapleton Harvest Festival was held in 2013, according to a report by economic development officer Trish Wake. “The event was well attended and contained more than 30 participants. For
some reason or another [it] has been dropped along the way,” the report read. At the meeting on Aug. 28, Wake was granted permission by council to use $5,000 left over from the township’s Canada Day celebrations budget to help re-establish the Harvest Festival. With limited time left to organize the event, Wake also wrote that the funds would help cover the costs of prizes, promoting the event, and staffing the set-up and clean up. It would also allow organizers to pay for more entertainers.
This year’s festival The free event will be hosted in the PMD Arena in Drayton. Activities start at 7am with the firefighters pancake breakfast and demonstrations, and end at 10pm with campfire songs/stories. Other events already lined up include: a butter tart bake off, a harvest scavenger hunt, carnival games, a children’s Halloween costume fashion show and a pumpkin carving competition. Families are welcome to round off the day’s events with the Harvest dinner pig roast provided by the Drayton Chop House.
Local fair celebrates Autumn Treasures Autumn treasures - The 2018 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is set to run from Sept. 14 to 16. The Autumn Treasures theme is featured on these outdoor displays which can be seen along Wellington Road 109 between Teviotdale and Harriston. The fair will feature livestock shows, a demolition derby, soapbox derby, mini-putt golf, a beef and pork barbecue and numerous other attractions. Photos by Patrick Raftis
Local man killed in mower rollover MAPLETON - A local man died Saturday after a riding lawnmower he was operating flipped over onto him in a deep ditch near Moorefield. Wellington County OPP responded to a 911 call on Concession 6 on Sept. 1 at
around 8pm. Initial reports indicated a man sustained grievous injuries when the riding mower rolled over on him at the steep embankment of a ditch. OPP as well as the
Mapleton Fire Department and Guelph-Wellington Paramedics Services attended. Stanley Arthur Elliott, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say foul play is not suspected.
Township applies for $5-million grant to help with wastewater system upgrades MAPLETON - The township has applied through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for a $5-million grant. If approved by FCM, the grant would “go to great length to help with Mapleton’s ongoing wastewater system development,” said CAO Manny Baron. At the Aug. 28 meeting, Baron informed Mapleton council the township is past the preliminary stage and FCM, which is handling applications for federal funds, acknowledged in a recent email that the applica-
tion was valid. “It seems like the good news keeps coming for the Township of Mapleton,” Baron said. Though there is no guarantee the municipality will ultimately receive the $5-million grant, Baron says he is optimistic. Baron also noted council has applied for a $1.19-million top-up grant from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund to help cover the cost of replacing the current pumping station in the wastewater system. In March, Mapleton began working with CIMA, an engineering consultant firm, fol-
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lowing an initial report that found the wastewater system in the township would not be sufficient to meet projected growth in the area. The township owns and operates a wastewater conveyance system and a lagoonbased wastewater pollution control plant that together manage wastewater for the communities of Moorefield and Drayton. In 2017, an Exp Services review found that, based on Wellington County 2011 to 2041 forecasts for population, housing and employment, the Mapleton wastewater system would fall short of demand.
CIMA was brought on to peer review the Exp Services findings and suggest possible solutions. Following the review, CIMA suggested a two-stage process for the wastewater capacity expansion. First, it was recommended the township re-rate the system, meaning increase the amount of wastewater being treated in the system, from 750 to 1,300 cubic metres per day. An interim re-rating approval - to 900m3 daily was issued two weeks ago by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The second-stage sugges-
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tion was to improve the pollution control plant, including upgrading the existing pump or constructing a new pumping facility. CIMA also recommended the township budget $5.2 million for upgrades to the treatment facility to implement a reliable ammonia removal system. Council and staff are currently in the process of selecting an ammonia removal technology. Two weeks ago, Baron and councillor Lori Woodham went to Montreal to meet with Veolia, a transnational company that deals with wastewater management, to
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 7 & 8 - “Re-Group”, Free Leadership Training. Fri. 7-9pm & Sat. 9am-4pm. Selah Fire, 24 Wood St. Drayton, discover how to build authentic relationships and grow in your faith. Info: Jeff McCracken 519-830-5642. All welcome. September 7 - Fish fry dinner & super 50/50 draw, Harriston Legion, 5-7pm. Tickets $15, kids 12 and under $7, kids 5 and under free (prepay), takeout available, 519-338-2843. September 8 - Alma Community Country Dance. Alma Community Centre, 8-12pm. $12.50. Dance to Marion’s Country Band. September 8 - Mapleton Historical Society’s Cemetery Walk. Meet at Derryadd Cemetery, 8278 Concession Rd. 14, 1:30pm. Everyone welcome. September 8 - Community Block Party, 12-4pm, Drayton Reformed Church parking lot. Petting zoo, games tent, vintage vehicles, fire truck, live music & more. Invite friends & family for this free event with food provided. All welcome. September 9 - Palmerston Christian Reformed Church Ministry Celebration and Church Picnic, following the worship at 10:30am. 400 Whites Rd, Palmerston. September 12 - Minto Charity Golf Classic, Pike Lake Golf Course, 1-8pm. Joint event between Palmerston Lions Club & Community Living North Wellington. Entry fee:$125 incl. golf, cart, lunch & steak dinner. Call Dave Wilson 519-492-0100. September 13 - Registration & Try-it session for Seniors Centre for Excellence Shuffleboard at the PMD Arena, 1-3pm. No shuffleboard expertise required. Info: 519-638-1000. September 13 - Palmerston Blood Donor Clinic, 5-8pm. Palmerston Community Centre, 525 Cavan St. Appointments: 1-888-236-6283. Walk-ins welcome. September 13 - Newcomers’ Welcome Reception, Palmerston Lions’ Heritage Park Pavilion, 6:30-8pm. For recent residents who have moved to Minto within the past year or so to meet fellow newcomers to Palmerston & discover more about the community. Local food & beverages. Rain location: Palmerston CNRA Clubhouse.
struction while the bucket of the high hoe is swinging and trucks are rolling is a real test of communication and cooperation. It was fascinating to watch the machinery follow the roped corridor to install formed curbs on Aug. 10 at the south end of Clifford. The Autoform workers poured concrete around the manhole covers and smoothed out sections of the curbs. Curbs north of the traffic lights were poured Aug. 17 and 20. TM3 workers perfectly aligned street light standards south of the traffic lights on Aug. 20 continuing north on Aug. 22. On Aug. 23 and 24, the Murray Group grader operators arrived to prepare the roadway from Park Street to James Street with paving to begin Aug. 28. The street is really beginning to take shape, causing people to consider the grade of the road, boulevard and sidewalks. Jeremy Gibson assured that every opportu-
nity will be taken to provide better accessibility where possible. It is troubling to still find drivers circling around holes in the roadways, bypassing huge construction machinery and ignoring construction workers wearing brightly coloured vests in their quest to discover the easiest route to Hanover. Warning pylons, detour signs and common sense should outweigh the power of GPS. Economic development manager Belinda WickGraham noted several merchant videos can be viewed on the Clifford, We’re Diggin’ It YouTube and on the website www.clifforddigginit.ca. She hopes to hear from people who have ideas on how to celebrate the grand completion of the new thoroughfare. With a fall finish, the celebration could incorporate a winter theme. A Diggin’ It store promotion open house, street dance, bbq, whatever your vision, share it with Belinda WickGraham at 519-338-2511.
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17th annual Youth Outdoors Day to be held at Luther Marsh WELLINGTON NORTH - The 17th annual Luther Marsh Youth Outdoors Day (YOD) will be held Sept. 15. “The great outdoors has so much to offer kids, but sometimes they need a little nudge to discover it – whether it is fishing, bird watching, camping or simply hiking and enjoying wildlife,” said Sharon Grose, Youth Outdoors Day board member. Youth Outdoors Day was created to introduce youth to outdoor activities. Event stations are designed to expose youth to a variety of topics. Station leaders and volunteers share their expertise and provide coaching throughout the day. Activities will include bird feeder building, supervised target shooting, wetland habitat rehabilitation and fly fishing. There will also be a number of demonstrations such as the use of retriever and pointer hunting dogs, bow hunting, and a falconry demonstration. “This event was designed to expose kids to the benefits of the great outdoors and help them develop a greater appreciation for the outdoors,” said Grose. “Hopefully the day provides them with some new leisure activities or possible
else. My son has taken up hunting and fishing and now is one of the volunteers for the event.” The day is made possible through the support of many sponsors, donors and participating businesses and organizations. Participation is limited to the first 250 youths registered. All youths must be accompanied by an adult.
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FABRIC SALES EVENT Youth Outdoors Day - Rachel Perrin and Iris Perriman attended Youth Outdoors Day last year and had an opportunity to build bird feeders and take home a tree to plant. Students registering to attend 2018 YOD day can try archery, fishing and butterfly banding. Submitted photo career opportunities. “We have a number of volunteers who are ready to share their passions – from hunting to fishing to butterfly banding and wood carving. “The instructors bring their skills and provide the equipment and assorted gear so that young people can see and feel what it’s like to handle a bow and arrow, or tools to build a bird feeder.” Since its inception 17 years ago, over 4,000 youngsters have discovered that
learning about the outdoors is fun when the lessons are filled with hands-on opportunities. “Even though it’s billed as a youth event, parents are encouraged to attend and participate alongside their child, and it is great to see families engaging in the outdoors and discovering a variety of activities they can participate in as a family,” said Grose. “As a parent, turned volunteer, I have experienced
Members appointed to compliance audit group By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - Council passed a bylaw on Aug. 28 to appoint four new members to help form the Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee. Mapleton council was the last of the Wellington County municipalities to vote on the issue - the other six had already passed the same bylaw. Jim McQueen, Wes Snarr, Douglas Auld and Joseph Servos will make up the committee starting in December. Together they will serve for the 2018-22 term of council. The committee will receive auditor reports and reports from municipal clerks about election contributions that exceed regulations and decide if legal action should be taken. They will also consider requests from electors for compliance audits and decide
Advance registration is required so organizers can estimate the amount of food and supplies needed. Register online at www.youthoutdoorsday.com. Youth Outdoor Day will be held rain or shine on Sept. 15 - dress appropriately, organizers advise. For more information go to facebook.com/youthoutdoorsdayluthermarsh.
if they should go ahead. Positions on the committee were promoted on each municipality’s website and advertised in the Wellington Advertiser. Puslinch Township was in charge of recruiting, with
applications reviewed by deputy clerks from Puslinch, and Guelph-Eramosa and the clerk from Centre Wellington. They then recommended the members to the county clerks department.
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2018-12 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 2010-80, 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:
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firsthand the benefit of such a day. I attended the first event with my oldest son. I was amazed at the enthusiasm and passion of volunteers who were ready and willing to share their skills and it really was a great way to engage youth in outdoor activities. “It’s a great place for kids to learn about conservation. We’ve seen reptile displays, dog training, and archery – a lot of activities that you would not find anywhere
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Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land The properties subject to the proposed amendment are legally described as Part Lot 3, Concession 10, PCL 27 & 29 (Maryborough) with civic addresses of 7202 Wellington Rd 10 and 7206 Wellington Rd 10. 7202 Wellington Road 10 is approximately 0.39 ha (0.98 ac) and 7206 Wellington Road 10 is 0.78 ha (1.94 ac) in size. The location is shown on the map below. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject lands to provide relief from the minimum setback to the Natural Environment (NE) Zone and Minimum Distance Separation 1 (MDS 1) setback requirements to allow for a single detached dwelling on the lots. The current zoning is Agricultural site-specific (31.275) which prohibits development until the vacant lots are rezoned to ensure that specific conditions are met including MDS setbacks to neighboring barns. The applicants have also requested relief for 7202 Wellington Road 10 (Parcel 27) for a reduced lot area of 0.39 ha (0.98 ac) where the minimum lot area required is 0.4 ha (1.0 ac) in an Agricultural zone. Additional relief may be considered where deemed appropriate. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk at the address shown below. Power of Tribunal to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the 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. 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information The application and any additional information is available to the public for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office during office hours. O. Reg. 470/09, s. 2: 179/16, s. 2
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Harvest celebrations The return of Mapleton’s Harvest Festival seems like a timely and positive development for the community. After a five-year hiatus, the township is set to host a Harvest Festival Fair on Oct. 13. The festival, which brings together community businesses and organizations to celebrate with local residents, was initially intended to be an annual event, but was last held in 2013, according to a report by economic development officer Trish Wake at the Aug. 28 Mapleton council meeting. With the popularity of farmers markets and rural-tourism based events like Wellington County’s Rural Romp, it appears there is an appetite in this area for agricultural activities, as well as consumables. The free event will be hosted at the PMD Arena in Drayton beginning at 7am with the firefighters pancake breakfast and demonstrations and will wrap up at 10pm with campfire songs/ stories. Meanwhile, local residents and visitors can get their fill of agriculture-themed fun at the Harriston Minto Fall Fair, set for Sept. 14 to 16, with the promising theme of Autumn Treasures.
GRCA, OPSEU ratify collective agreement By Jaime Myslik CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) board and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 259 have avoided strike action. The authority and the union, which represents about 110 GRCA staff, have ratified a new collective agreement. In July OPSEU Local 259 filed for conciliation to avoid a potential strike because the GRCA was “refusing to treat its front-line staff as fairly as it treats its managers,” an OPSEU press release stated at the time. The recent deal includes wage increases, protection from contracting out, and other improvements, according to union members. “This is a great deal for our members, and great news for all the people
in the communities they serve,” said OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “Everybody wins when workers are paid a decent and fair wage. And everybody wins when a local like this bargains language that will prevent their jobs from being contracted out or privatized.” The four year contact provides union members with wage increases of 1.75 per cent in 2018 and 1.5% per year in 2019, 2020 and 2021. In addition, the contract provides “market adjustments to specific job grades over the four-year span,” the press release stated, noting the financial impact has been accounted for in the 2018 budget. The new contact also includes improvements to time off and on-call provisions.
OPINION: Local participation strengthens OFA organization The strength of any organization depends on the involvement of its members in providing guidance and participating at the grassroots level. For the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), one of the key ways of encouraging local participation is at regional annual meetings that are happening across the province over the next few months. OFA encourages all members to take the time to attend their local meeting to vote for local delegates, engage in discussions about
the issues and priorities for the farm sector, and connect with other OFA members in your community. Some regional meetings also add in farm tours to feature local markets, products and emerging businesses in the area. And they are always a great opportunity to get updates on OFA activities firsthand from county federation directors, presidents and zone directors. Regional meetings are where Policy Advisory Council (PAC) members are voted in to provide valuable input and direction on
OFA policies and priorities throughout the year. OFA regional meetings are also where delegates are elected to attend the annual meeting in November to represent their region when they vote on resolutions, OFA priorities and provincial leadership positions. The OFA annual meeting is a great networking and learning opportunity featuring several in-depth workshops on key issues. OFA regional meetings are an easy way to get involved and informed about OFA activities, and to sup-
Dear Editor: As we reach the unofficial end of summer and students head back to school, the various Legion committee chairs have been busy preparing for the upcoming year. Our youth education committee has been preparing for the annual Remembrance Day Poster, Video and Literary contests. All students in Palmerston/Minto can participate. Rules and entry forms will be made available at the end of the first week back, to Palmerston Public and Norwell District Secondary Schools. For home-school students, these will be available at the Palmerston Library. (Les étudiants en immersion française (ou parlant couramment français) peuvent entrer dans la langue de leur choix. Des règles distinctes et des formulaires d’inscription en français sont disponibles.) A public speaking contest is also available later in the school year. Post-secondary students may be eligible to apply for provincial and/or local bursaries, with up to $750 available towards their
port your local agricultural community. Members can attend to get up to date and observe the meeting or to jump into an elected position. OFA depends on the decisions made and ideas gathered at the local level. Your input provides direction and feedback to OFA so we can align our larger activities with local needs. A full list of regional meetings, times and locations are posted at ofa.on.ca/regionalmeetings. By Brent Royce, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
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“We value the work and dedication of our employees and are pleased that we were able to reach an agreement without any disruption to our operation,” said Helen Jowett, GRCA board chair. “We want to thank the bargaining team for working toward a fiscally responsible resolution that provides fair, equitable and competitive compensation to our employees.” OPSEU Local 259 represents GRCA planners, assistant superintendents and environmental officers. “I’m tremendously proud of these members for standing up for themselves and the work they do protecting the Grand River watershed,” said OPSEU first vice-president/treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida. “From each and every one of our union’s 155,000 members: congratulations.”
There will be free pulled pork or beef on a bun, hot dogs, drinks and ice cream sandwiches. Visit the fire trucks, police cruiser and large farm equipment. Vintage vehicles will also be on display. There will be a petting zoo that includes pigs, chicks, bunnies, a calf, a donkey and a horse, all on loan from local area farmers. A games tent will host a variety of kid and adult activities and games, a corn pit, face painting and photo booth, popcorn and candy floss. The kids may also enjoy the bouncy castle and ride on the “mini-train.” Free information will be available to take home for those interested in any Christian media, like “Right Now Media.” Access codes to those who request it will provide access to free, quality, worry-free programming for kids and adults – visit the designated tent. There will be live music by local band members Gary Van Ankum, Derek Moore and Drew Moore. For more information check out the Facebook page @DRC Community Block Party.
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Anniversary supports Clifford Food Bank the congo line weaving their way through the tables and chairs. Judy and Peter felt blessed to celebrate their 53rd anniversary with so many great neighbours and friends. They were even more grateful to daughters Lisa Buhrow and Sherrie Buhrow-Guthrie and their families for hosting such a marvellous party. The couple was married Feb. 4, 1965. The couple were also quite pleased that many followed their request, “Your presence is the only present we need, although you could bring a gift for the Clifford Food Bank.” Boxes and bags of food and envelopes of monetary donations filled the trolley cart and were transported to the food bank in Clifford. Representatives were quite impressed with the generosity of a caring community. Happy anniversary to Judy and Peter, congratulations! The Clifford Food Bank can be reached at 519-327-8588.
By Bonnie Whitehead HARRISTON - Family and friends gathered to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Judy and Peter Buhrow of Clifford on Aug. 19 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #296 in Harriston. By 3pm, the party was in full swing with a snack buffet as well as a candy buffet for all those who felt the need to indulge. A cold plate dinner of ham, beef and salads was catered by the ladies of the legion auxiliary. A decorated golden anniversary cake was served for dessert along with tuxedo cake and cherry layer cake. Entertainer Monty Greig from Guelph kept the tunes playing, the songs heartfelt, and even added some flash and dash for excitement. Madison Buhrow-Hayes serenaded her grandparents with two special songs for their special day. People twisted, shimmied, shook, and followed Monty in
Food Bank donations - From left: Sherrie Guthrie, Lisa Buhrow, and Judy and Peter Buhrow were pleased to be able to contribute a large quantity of food donated by guests at their wedding anniversary party held Aug. 19 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Harriston. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead
Palmerston hosts family-friendly Newcomers’ Welcome Reception PALMERSTON - The Town of Minto and the Palmerston Downtown Revitalization Committee are hosting what they hope will be the first of many Newcomers’ Welcome Receptions in Palmerston. The reception will take place at the Palmerston Lions’ Heritage Park Pavilion, 6:30 to 8pm on Sept. 13. This family-friendly event will provide newcomers to Palmerston and area the opportunity to meet each other and some of the locals, and learn more about the community through short,
entertaining presentations. Attendees can also enjoy some local food and beverages. In case of rain, the reception will beat the Palmerston CNRA Clubhouse. The event was initiated by the Town of Minto Economic Development and Planning Committee and endorsed by the Palmerston Downtown Revitalization Committee. The idea evolved further at a meeting in June that the Economic Development Department hosted with local realtors to better understand the reasons why people are
moving to Minto and how Minto can be more inviting. The Palmerston Downtown Revitalization Committee took leadership of the project as many committee members wanted to connect and welcome new residents. The purpose of this event is for recent residents who have moved to Minto within the past year or so to meet fellow newcomers to Palmerston and to discover more about the community. There will also be an opportunity to meet and have questions answered by Minto
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Closing at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 13, 2018 The Township of Mapleton proposes to remove and replace sidewalks in the villages of Drayton, Moorefield and Alma. The project will consist of removal and replacement of approximately 360 m2 of existing concrete sidewalk in various locations and an associated catchbasin and storm connection. All work includes complete restoration. A digital or hard copy of the Bid Documents may be requested as of Friday, August 31, 2018 after 12:00 pm, from the Township free of charge. Please contact Wanda Patton at wpatton@ mapleton.ca with cc to reception@mapleton.ca. A hard copy of the Bid Documents can be picked up at the Township office, 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton, Ontario, N0G 1P0, during regular business hours. All queries regarding the tender documents shall be directed to Mohammad Ammad, Manager of Assets & Infrastructure via email only at: mammad@mapleton.ca with cc to reception@ mapleton.ca clearly stating in subject line: RFT 2018-015 Remove and Replace Sidewalk at Various Locations in Mapleton Township. Sealed Bids, will be received at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton, ON, N0G 1P0, until 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 13, 2018. Bids will be opened and read in the Township Council Chambers at 2:15 pm. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all Tenders or to accept any Tender other than the lowest Tender should it be deemed in the interest of the Township to do so. Owner: Mr. Sam Mattina, C.E.T. Director of Public Works Township of Mapleton 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
Fact #2: Christ is seated with the Father in the heavenly realm of our nation. According to Ephesians 1:20-23, God has placed all things in Canada under the feet of Jesus Christ and has appointed him to be head over everything in our land. He, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, actually occupies the rightful place of all Canadian authority. He has been set in place to order each and every affair within our nation. Fact #3: We, as followers of Christ, rule and reign with Christ over Canada. We, as followers of Christ, and according to Ephesians 2:6, actually control what happens to and in our nation, because we are seated with him in the heavenly realms. We are his body, and we are the fullness of him who fills everything in our nation. Herein, my dear friends,
lies an incredible opportunity! Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, once wrote to his friend Timothy, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” (1 Tim. 2:1-4) Whenever we are tempted to complain about our national, provincial or municipal leadership, and therefore actually curse them (and ourselves), let’s do this instead: let’s pray for them. And I urge you to do this, because our prayers and our words, as followers of Jesus Christ, will both determine the destiny of our nation and ensure
God’s blessing upon our land. There is power in our prayer. So let’s pray! • Father God, I declare your wonders into the spiritual dominion of our community, our province and into our nation. I declare over Canada your righteousness, holiness, mercy and love. I am seated with you in the heavenly realm of our nation – and I worship you there. • I pray for the salvation of our leadership and their families. They are precious souls for whom Christ died. And I release your blessing on their leadership, so that they will rule our nation as you desire it to be ruled. • I declare your blessing over and into our economy, so that every good enterprise will prosper and each citizen will receive adequate and fair wages. • I declare your mercy and grace over and into our so-
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Arthritis topic at Lunch and Learn By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - The Seniors Centre for Excellence assistant administrator Carmela Ieropoli hosted Lunch and Learn on Aug. 17 at the community centre in Clifford. Donna Gingrich prepared a luncheon of cheesy beef slider sandwiches, potato salad and broccoli grape tossed salad with fudge sundae pie for dessert served by Fran Dawson, Hannah Dawson, and Mary Cain. Physiotherapist Susan McAuslan from the Arthritis Society shared sobering statistics regarding falls and arthritis. With 100 kinds of arthritis, the two most common are osteo and rheumatoid causing inflammation, swelling and pain in the joints. Risk factors include muscle weakness, diminished sense of body, gait and balance problems, foot pain, wearing improper shoes, fear of falling and environmental factors. Seniors were advised to clear pathways of tripping hazards like skid mats,
Lunch and Learn - Seniors’ Centre for Excellence assistant administrator Carmela Ieropoli, left, was thankful for help from, from left: guest speaker physiotherapist Susan McAuslan, Fran Dawson, Hannah Dawson, and Mary Cain at the lunch and learn program held August 17 at the community centre in Clifford. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead strengthen muscles, practice balance exercises, relieve pain with medication, wear proper shoes, and keep these sayings in mind - “use it or lose it,” “rest don’t rust,” “motion is lotion,” “so move to improve.” A fall is a shock to the system, and afterward people may find it difficult to stay active, muscles weaken, stamina suffers making it even more difficult to move, so they don’t take chances and begin to miss out on life.
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SERVICES Key Cutting MAR-SPAN Rug Doctor Home Hardware Building Centre Home Hardware Building Centre Home Hardware Building Centre 7873 Wellington Road 8 (1km east of Drayton) 7873 Wellington Rd 8 (1km east ofDrayton) Knife 7873 Wellington Road 8 (1kmSharpening east of Drayton) Phone: 519-638-2420 Home Hardware Building Centre Phone: 519-638-2420Fax: 519-638-5015 519-638-2420 Fax: 519-638-5015 Screen Repair Monday Phone: - Friday: 7:00am 6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Fax: -519-638-5015 7873 Wellington Road 8 (1km east of Drayton) Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am 4:00pm Monday Friday: 7am-6pm | Saturday: 8am-4pm Artic Water Phone: 519-638-2420 Fax:Clear 519-638-5015 Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am Mill Shop 4:00pm 8’x11’ Custom Sheds FROM ONLY Propane Paint Matching
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Friday, Carman Weppler let the children help him wire up 10 potatoes. The energy created measured six volts. The children learned that even though they are little, Jesus gives them the power to do great things. The potato people they created were ingenious and tasty. By 11:15 a.m., families started to arrive to enjoy a luncheon of hot dogs, watermelon and donuts. The leaders were happy to see 20 children participate every day. They were thankful Sharon Prieb and Audrey Garrett looked after registration and preparing snacks in the kitchen. They were grateful for the support of helpers Leigh McIntosh, Kathryn
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VBS crafts - ABOVE: Kynzlee Grice collected hand crafted pop-up get well cards to take home to her brother Joe. RIGHT: Lachlan Weppler created a potato man. Photos by Bonnie Whitehead
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Science experiment - Children watched as leader Jennifer Devlin, right, experimented with several ingredients to create a batch of magnetic slime at Vacation Bible School held Aug. 13 to 17 at Knox United Church in Clifford. Submitted photo
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Home Hardware Building Centre 1362 VICTORIA STREET N. KITCHENER 519.742.9188 7873 Wellington Road 8 (1km east of Drayton) MON-FRI 9AM-9PM SATURDAY 9AM-6PM SUNDAY 10AM-5PM Phone: 519-638-2420
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Rehorst, Anne Matthews, Shelley McIntosh, Elaine Field, Braden Newman, Addison Giles, Nathan Garrett-Winn, and Jana Kreager, and delighted to see Theodore Rehorst bring joy. They accepted a number of supplies donated by members of the congregations. Each day the children took home activity pages and the experiments to try at home. Leigh 19, Aug. On Jennifer and McIntosh Devlin prepared the worship service at Knox. They shared the experiments in faith and lessons learned with help from Kathryn Rehorst, Helen Newman and Braden Newman.
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