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Supportive family - ABOVE: The Mensinga family, including Jackie, Steve, Jess and Steph, has participated in the Drayton Terry Fox run together for 13 years straight. BELOW RIGHT: Weather was hot for the Sept. 16 run, so the water stations were greatly appreciated by participants. Garret and his little brother Clark handed out water with their parents Dave and Lauren Devries. Submitted photos
2017 Terry Fox Run another success Event raises $20,000 By Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – The 37th annual Drayton Terry Fox run raised around $20,000 for cancer research, organizers report. About 220 people participated in the event, with organizers reporting a fundraising total of $19,420 on Sept. 18, with donations still coming in. The event also included a barbecue, music by the Moore family, treats for youngsters and face painting. This year was the first run organized by a new local committee consisting of Marieke Scholten, Melissa Gleeson, Kayla McGuire, Leona Ottens, Paula Trinier and Jenny Bults. “A huge thank you to all those who attended the run today, our sponsors and our volunteers,� stated Gleeson in a post on the Drayton Terry Fox Run Facebook page. The local run regularly places in the top 10 in per capita in fundraising and has raised more than $425,000 since its inception. Last year’s run raised about $24,000, with just over 160 participants taking part.
MAPLETON – The township would receive an additional $660,000 per year if a proposal was implemented to raise funds for municipal infrastructure through a provincial sales tax increase. At the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) convention in Ottawa on Aug. 14, AMO president Lynn Dollin called for a one per cent Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) increase devoted solely to local infrastructure such as roads, bridges and transit. AMO estimates municipal governments face an annual shortfall of about $4.9 billion dollars for the next 10 years to maintain current services and address the infrastructure gap. On Aug. 22 councillor Marlene Ottens said none of Ontario’s three major political party leaders, all of whom were present at the conference, supported the idea. However, she suggested Mapleton council should determine how the tax increase would affect the township in case it was asked to support the idea by AMO or other municipalities. At the Sept. 12 meeting, Ottens reported she had checked with AMO officials who indicated municipalities’ share of the new tax would be determined on a per household basis, with Mapleton benefiting by about $660,000 annually. “As I said, none of the party leaders were in favour of this, but maybe we’ll be getting correspondence from
other municipalities lobbying for it. So now we know what we’d be lobbying for,â€? said Ottens. “It’s a moot point until they agree to it. But it’s a relevant point because somebody might start a ball rolling to push for this.â€? “Where does our council stand on this?â€? asked Mayor Neil Driscoll. “We’ve seen the all the negative press on it,â€? he noted, but, “that’s a pretty significant help to our budget.â€? Driscoll asked councillors if they felt it would be worthwhile to send out letters of support for the idea. “Honestly, it makes everybody pay for what we need to provide here,â€? Driscoll said. “I think it’s ludicrous,â€? said councillor Michael Martin. “I never thought I’d hear myself say it, but the provincial parties might actually have it right. “I am surprised this hasn’t come before the government sooner than now because, honestly ... the easiest thing in the world to do is just keep raising taxes, right, and say you’re going to direct it somewhere. “But it’s much like the other revenue streams we see from the province; they always dry up eventually and the same thing would happen to this and we’re going to be stuck with a 14 per cent (HST).â€? Martin added, “Honestly, I think this would be – what’s a nice word? – detrimental to everybody in the long run.â€? Ottens pointed out, SEE DEDICATED Âť 3
Township will proceed with $20,000 repairs to Glen Allan tennis court By Patrick Raftis GLEN ALLAN – Mapleton council will spend almost $20,000 to repair tennis court damaged during massive flooding here on June 23. Council approved awarding the repair project to MEI Paving Contractors, which submitted the only quotation for the project at $19,860. Funds for the project will be drawn from the parks reserve account, “until funding or a portion thereof, if
any, may be secured from the provincial flood relief program,� states a Sept. 12 report from public works director Sam Mattina. The report notes the entire area of Glen Allan Park was submerged in over one metre of water during the flooding, which caused significant damage to the tennis court facility. The tennis court was originally built in 2013 for $60,000, with the cost for the project split between
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the volunteer Glen Allan Parks Association and the Township of Mapleton. Councillor Lori Woodham questioned the wisdom of rebuilding a facility in a floodplain. “It’s clear that if we ever receive rain it’s going to happen again,� said Woodham. “Are we wise to continue putting something in a place where it is prone to being flooded?� Mattina replied, “The flooding that we sustained
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on June 23 was a significant event that doesn’t happen very often. Yes, the park is susceptible, but the frequency of this type of storm is few and far between.� While noting, “it’s up to council to make the decision,� Mattina stated, “I don’t recommend not repairing the park, or the tennis court, for the value that’s proposed because it is an asset that’s used and is expected to be repaired ... to relocate the park at this point in time, I
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don’t think I would recommend it.� However, Mattina suggested council could make a recommendation to the planning department about future park locations and “perhaps build them up a little higher.� Councillor Marlene Ottens pointed out, “Parks are generally placed on floodplains because they are one of the few things that can be ... I guess I agree with the public works director that this was an unusually heavy
rain event.â€? CAO Brad McRoberts noted the situation on June 23 was unique in a number of ways, in addition to the abnormally heavy rainfall in a short period of time. “I think the key factor about this event is that the reservoir at the Conestogo Dam was basically at its recreational level, and had no capacity,â€? McRoberts explained. “They had to release the SEE TENNIS Âť 2
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Flood damage - The tennis court at Glen Allan Park was heavily damaged in flooding on June 23. From left: the tennis court before, during and after the flood.
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water right away … so that water starts to rush down the river and that’s why we had that damage downstream.” McRoberts said the park
is prone to “minor flooding” during normal spring melt or heavy rainfall situations. “I don’t have an issue with reinvesting the money,” said councillor Michael Martin,
noting Drayton also has parkland on the floodplain. However, he added, “These one-in-50 or one-in-a100-year events are becoming more and more common …
Going forward I do think we need to incorporate that into our planning or our thinking about where we’re placing these parks.” Councillor Dennis Craven
observed it’s harder to avoid using floodplain areas for parks in small communities. “If you have municipalities with 30 and 40 thousand people in them, which we
don’t, then you’d have more opportunity to put parks where they are not in a floodplain. You can put them in next to subdivisions and so on ...” said Craven.
Nater appointed to interprovincial trade post in Tory shadow cabinet STRATFORD - PerthWellington MP John Nater has been appointed to the “shadow cabinet” of new Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer. his up took Nater new position as official Opposition shadow secretary for interprovincial trade and the sharing economy when the House of Commons resumed sitting on Sept. 18.
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“For example, it remains illegal in Canada to carry beer across provincial borders. In this new role I will advocate for reduced trade barriers within Canada and work to make running a small business in Canada easier.” Nater is also planning to monitor negotiations surrounding the North Trade Free American Agreement (NAFTA) with
the United States and Mexico. “The issue of trade with the United States is a bipartisan issue and one that we are eager to see succeed,” he said. “However, I remain concerned with the Liberal strategy government’s with regard to the ongoing NAFTA negotiations.” He added Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland
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and her team must focus on “preventing tariffs from being imposed, and protecting the dispute resolution mechanism within the deal.” Nater says he spent the summer attending events and meetings with small business owners, agricultural producers, physicians, seniors, tradespeople, and arts and media representatives across the riding. “Over the course of the summer hundreds of constituents expressed their concern with the Liberal government’s proposed tax changes to the Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC)
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Algae found again in area lakes By Community News staff WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Sept. 15 Grand River Authority Conservation (GRCA) officials confirmed the presence of blue-green algae at Conestogo and Belwood lakes, as well as a third reservoir in Woolwich. “The algae may contain a toxin called microcystin, which can cause illness when ingested by people or animals,” states a Sept. 15 GRCA press release. Officials say there have been no reports of human illness caused the algae but people should not swim in the lakes. The public should also keep children and pets away from the algae, refrain from eating fish caught in the lakes and from drinking the water or using it for any other purpose. Boating is allowed, but boaters and recreational users should avoid touching the algae, officials add. “Warm, dry weather conditions are expected to persist through September and as a result, will be favourable for the development of further blue-green algae blooms in these reservoirs for the remainder of the season,” states the GRCA press release.
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CAM opens doors - The annual Open House for Christian Aid Ministries (CAM) Canada was held on Sept. 8 and 9. Approximately 800 people attended the two-day event. This annual function is held to update and inform supporters of CAM’s widespread ministry in the world. TOP: Miriam Martin offers a taste test of Reapers of Hope vegetable soup to Velma Leid from Ohio. ABOVE: Attendees filled the warehouse at Reapers of Hope in Moorefield to hear presentations and reports by CAM administration and staff. Submitted photos
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Pettapiece says labour law changes ‘bad news’ QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario’s financial accountability officer (FAO) released a report on Sept. 12 warning the provincial government’s Bill 148 – the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act – would cause a minimum of 50,000 job losses in Ontario. The FAO is an independent body that analyses the province’s finances. Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece says the report confirms concerns he has heard from constituents. “Dozens of local business owners have told me these drastic changes spell bad news,” stated Pettapiece in a
press release. “To me, the FAO findings confirm the Wynne Liberals are doing this for their own selfish political reasons.” The report indicated the lost jobs would disproportionately affect teens, young adults and new immigrants. In addition, states Pettapiece, “the FAO analysis revealed that only about a quarter of families that stand to benefit from this so-called ‘anti-poverty’ measure are actually low-income.” The report also warned that “there is evidence to suggest that the job losses could be larger than the FAO’s esti-
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“Apparently they do it in a number of other countries successfully.” Driscoll asked if the proposal was to raise the tax permanently or for a specific time frame. “I suspect AMO would love to have it forever,” said Ottens. Councillor Dennis Craven said, “Without it, our infrastructure’s going
to go downhill. Without supporting [the provincial tax increase], can we ask our ratepayers to come up with more money in the form of a tax increase?” “It would be a very significant increase to raise that amount of dollars,” noted Driscoll. “Exactly,” said Craven, who suggested council should study the issue further.
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mate.” However, the FAO report also stated a higher minimum wage would also raise labour income and increase consumer spending. “Higher spending would then stimulate economic activity and lead to job creation,” the report notes. Pettapiece said, “Premier Wynne claims that Bill 148 is about fairness for workers. What exactly is fair about wiping out 50,000 jobs? “Can she explain why she is forcing local business owners to choose between hiking prices or laying-off employees?”
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Tradition continues
A local tradition of strong support for the annual Drayton Terry Fox Run continued on Sept. 17. The local run, now in it’s 37th year, raised around $20,000 with a new committee at the helm and about 220 participants walking, running or cycling the course. Certainly, congratulations are due to organizers for coordinating such a successful event on their first attempt. Clearly it was a daunting task to take over the run from longtime organizers. After all, the local leg of the national event regularly places in the top 10 in per capita fundraising and has raised more than $425,000 since its inception. The Terry Fox Run in Palmerston, where longtime organizer Kim Williamson and her team raised over $8,000, generated impressive results as well. Both communities have once again demonstrated that heart, determination and community spirit matter more than size when it comes to putting together a fundraiser for a cause that touches so many lives. Well done. New tax proposal sparks discussion A proposal to raise funds for municipal infrastructure through a provincial sales tax increase sparked some interesting discussion at recent Mapleton council meetings. Association of Municipalities of Ontario president Lynn Dollin recently called for a one per cent Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) increase devoted solely to local infrastructure such as roads, bridges and transit. At the Sept. 12 meeting, Mapleton councillor Marlene Ottens advised council her investigations reveal the township would receive an additional $660,000 per year if the proposal was implemented. That’s a big “if” because, as Ottens noted, leaders of all three major political parties have indicated they don’t support the idea. Ottens wasn’t necessarily advocating the idea, but simply felt Mapleton council should determine how the tax increase would affect the township in case it was asked to support the idea by AMO or other municipalities. Mayor Neil Driscoll appeared willing to at least consider the concept, noting the amount suggested would be “a pretty significant help” to the township’s budget. On the other hand, councillor Michael Martin was unequivocal in his opposition, calling the idea “ludicrous” and suggesting the fund would quickly “dry up” like other revenue streams promised to municipalities in the past. Councillor Dennis Craven put some perspective on the matter, noting that one way or another a looming infrastructure crunch must be dealt with. Absent support for the province-wide tax hike, Craven wondered, “Can we ask our ratepayers to come up with more money in the form of a tax increase?” While the discussion may indeed seem moot without the backing of upper-tier politicians, it should be noted that voters go to the polls to elect both provincial parliamentarians and municipal councillors next year - and the timing of the AMO push might not be entirely coincidental. Stay tuned.
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Palmerston Terry Fox Run raises over $8,000 Terry Fox Run - Volunteers and participants gathered at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum to run and walk in the annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 7. Fox was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his right leg when he was 18. After his leg was amputated six inches above the knee, Fox begin his Marathon of Hope in 1980 to raise money for cancer research. Fox passed away in 1981. Since then, Canadians have raised over $750 million through annual Terry Fox Runs. In Palmerston, 144 participants raised more than $8,146. “Great job once again from the dedicated participants and volunteers in this wonderfully supportive community,” said coordinator Kim Williamson. Back row from left are: Becky Horton, Tressa Rozendal, Tim Williamson and Brenda Dineen. Front: Linda Rowe, Emma Vanderkolk, Mallory Crispen, Kim Williamson and Susan Yungblut. Photo by Olivia Rutt
Launchit Minto offering Live2Lead simulcast featuring top motivators MINTO - LaunchIt Minto will bring Live2Lead to Minto for the second year on Oct. 6. Live2Lead is a half-day, leader development simulcast event being broadcast in over 300 locations around the world. The event runs from 8am to 12:30pm. Organizers state participants will learn valuable information from four worldclass leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan and “feel a sense of renewed passion and commitment.” The event features; - leadership expert John C. Maxwell;
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received such positive feedback from last year’s event and it has sparked much interest and anticipation from the community. Lots of people have expressed interest in attending. We have also had several local businesses and organizations generously sponsor Live2Lead. Without our sponsors, we would not be able to host such a huge event.” For those unable to attend the live event on Oct. 6, LaunchIt is offering two encore presentations at: - Hanover Civic Theatre on Nov. 10 from 8am to 12:30pm; and - Fergus Grand Theatre on
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Minto offers diverse lineup of events for 2017 Culture Days MINTO - The Minto Cultural Roundtable recently announced a diverse line up of events for 2017 Culture Days from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. Ontario Culture Days is an annual three-day event
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Bethesda Cemetery history dates back to 1860s By Caroline Sealey MOOREFIELD - The Bethesda Cemetery, located on Wellington Road 8, outside of Moorefield, was the site of the Mapleton Historical Society’s annual cemetery walk on Sept. 9. After months of compiling research, historical society members Debbie Oxby and Floyd Schieck led the walk, speaking on the history of the site and those buried there. Between 1852 and 1866 a Methodist church was established on the 10th Concession of Maryborough Township. The first Methodist congregation was organized in the Hustonville area, prior to the Moorefield church’s formation. Dr. William Savage, originally from Ireland, held services in a small frame church. Eventually, Savage established the Bethesda church in the northwest corner of the current Bethesda cemetery site. In 1866, John Walker donated one acre of land from the corner of his farm on Lot 9 Concession 10. It is thought that the church and cemetery were on the site prior to the first burial in 1862. Bethesda Methodist Church became part of the Moorefield and Rothsay circuit after both of these churches were established. George Walker, the son of John Walker, donated an additional three-quarters of an acre to church trustees in 1900. The congregation disbanded in 1921 and members joined with the Moorefield congregation. In 1942 the United Church of Canada gave ownership of the cemetery to a private board of trustees. An additional 2.08 acres were donated to the cemetery site by the Hammond family in 1958. In 1959, Alvin Schneider of Brampton donated and erected a memorial arch to the cemetery, in memory of his parents John L Schneider and Catherine Burkhardt. The arch located at the front of the cemetery is visible from Wellington Road 8. A brick chapel, donated by Amelia (William) Hill, formerly Amelia Blundina Wetzel, was built on the northwest corner of the cemetery site in 1965. During a dedication service on July 4, 1965, Hill described her gift as honouring the Wetzel family and a memorial to the pioneers of
Historical tour - The Mapleton Historical Society held its annual cemetery walk on Sept. 9 at the Bethesda Cemetery on Wellington Road 8 near Moorefield. The memorial arch at front of the cemetery was donated and erected in 1959 by Alvin Schneider of Brampton in memory of his parents John L. Schneider and Catherine Burkhardt. Photos by Caroline Sealey the district who rest in the cemetery. The chapel is still a fixture at the site today. Hill lived to be 105 years of age, passing away in 1980. The cemetery’s history was compiled by local United Church minister Reverend J. Ure Stewart for the first memorial service held in 1957. Stewart also prepared a new plan of the older part of the cemetery at that time. The Moorefield Rothsay pastoral charge was under the care of Stewart from 1942-46. In 1951, Stewart retired but remained active in the community. His daughter Marjorie married Alvin Hammond and settled in the area. A plaque dated June 24, 1990 and located near the front of the chapel honours John and Dell Murray. The inscription reads, “Bethesda Cemetery dedicates this plaque to John and Dell Murray in recognition and appreciation for their countless hours of dedicated service in the care, maintenance and management of the cemetery over the years.” John Murray, son of James Alexander Murray and Eliza Rodgers, was born on July 28, 1892. The family was of Scottish heritage, attended a Presbyterian church and farmed in Guelph Township. When John was two years of age the family of eight resettled to a farm on the 6th of Maryborough. Eliza passed away in 1898. James remarried and added eight more children to the family with his second wife. At 11 years of age John went out to work for a neighbour. By 1912, John and his older brother George
purchased a well drilling machine. The pair worked hard drilling wells and running a thresher. The two Murray brothers also repaired farm machinery and water pumps. The partnership continued until George decided to pursue building windmills and installing water pumps and plumbing systems. John married Dell Campbell in Brantford in 1918. Known to each other for 10 years, the two eloped. John was unable to enlist as a soldier in the First World War due to a heart condition. The couple lost two children at an early age - Opal in 1922 at one year and Ivan in 1929 at two years of age. Their eldest son Neil died at age 18. The remaining children were Lorne, Jim and Doris. John Murray Construction formed in 1926 when John began a gravel crushing business. The County of Wellington was searching for a steam powered crusher operator. Murray was chosen for the position because of his experience with steam powered threshers. Shortly thereafter he purchased a crusher and expanded the business while continuing to farm. John noted that Dell made just as many good business decisions as he had while she worked alongside him on the farm and in the business. The Murray’s moved into Moorefield in 1939. Lorne Murray, son of John and Dell, farmed with his wife Jean and their family on the 8th Concession of Maryborough. He served as the reeve of Maryborough
from 1967-77. His son Bruce is currently a member of the Bethesda Cemetery board. Jim Murray followed his father John as the owner of Murray Construction, purchasing the business in 1970. Jim married Joanne Gilmer and they lived in the “doctor’s house” in Moorefield in 1966. Joanne still lives there today. John Murray passed away in 1994 at the age of 102. Murray Construction went on to become the Murray Group, a well established business in the Moorefield community today. This article is the first in a series from the Mapleton Historical Society’s Bethesda Cemetery walk.
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Volunteer recognition - At the front of the Bethesda Cemetery chapel is a plaque dedicated to John and Dell Murray in 1990 by the cemetery board in honour of the Murrays’ care and management of the cemetery for a number of years.
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Just start walkin’ We live in a world filled with creature comforts. The comforts we enjoy so much often keep us from experiencing some of the best things in life. For example, I know a lot of people who were born in one town, raised in that same town, grew up and bought a home in that same town, and are now growing old and plan to die there. Now don’t get me wrong. Some of these folks that I am talking about I love dearly. But I wonder, are some of us so consumed with
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those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed” (Genesis 12:2-3). If you dissect this promise, you will see that there are seven aspects to this promise. The first part is that God promises to make a great nation out of Abram - the nation we now know as Israel. The second part is simply that God will bless Abram. The third part is that God will make Abram’s name great. In fact Abram gets a new name, Abraham, and he eventually becomes known as a “friend of God”. The fourth part of the promise is that Abram will be a blessing to others. Those in Abram’s time no doubt learned that. The fifth part is that those who bless Abram will be blessed. The larger
aspect of this is that Abram becomes the nation of Israel, and the implication is that those who bless Israel will be blessed. The sixth part is the opposite of the previous: those that curse or fight against Israel will be cursed. That should be a warning to all of us. Finally, the greatest part of the promise is that from Abram all the families will be blessed. This is a prophetic reference to Jesus. In Jesus, any person from around the world can enjoy the blessings of God. If you believe in God, there is a basic question that we have to ask. Is there something in your life that God is asking you to do, but you have been too afraid or too comfortable to do it? God sometimes asks us to step out of our comfort zone. It may be something as simple as
helping out a neighbor, doing some extra project at work, or even just being a friend to that person at the local club. Don’t neglect doing some of the simple things; the reward is great. But there is an even more important question for all of us to ask ourselves. There is a sense in which each of us have been called by God. God has made a great promise to all of us. He has promised that he will forgive us of all of our sins, and that He will also give us eternal life, if only we will step out and ask for His forgiveness and choose to follow Him. That is a huge ask, but it also has a huge reward. I have heard it said that the gift of salvation is free, but it will cost you your entire life. It is a big deal, but I am convinced that it is worth it.
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ROTHSAY - In today’s world it’s rare to find someone who stays in one job for an extended period of time. Yet an employee of Rothsay, a division of Darling Ingredients Inc., has committed 50 years of his working life to the facility. On Sept. 5, 1967, at 19 years of age, Gerald Lane worked his first day as a general labourer at Rothsay. A recommendation from a brother-in-law landed Lane a position with the company. “When I started working at Rothsay it was a barn,” said Lane, a Harriston resident. “Everything was built up around the barn to what is here today. Things have improved greatly over the years.” Fifty years later, on Sept. 14, the company honoured Lane with a barbecue lunch and presented him with gifts of appreciation from the company and some of its suppliers. Logistics senior supervisor Dennis Coelho thanked Lane for his devotion to the company and described him
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50-year employee - Rothsay, a division of Darling Ingredients Inc., honoured 50-year employee Gerald Lane with a barbecue lunch and gifts of appreciation on Sept. 14. Lane said he has considered retirement but has made no definite plans. From left: Logistics manager Dennis Coelho, plant manager Mark Brunarski, trucking shunter Gerald Lane, Ontario logistics manager Steve Davy, Rothsay president Jim Long, logistics supervisor Andy Hewison, Rothsay health and safety manager Tom Anstee, vice-president of operations Scott Henry and vice-president Steve Gordon. Photo by Caroline Sealey as a capable team member who over the years has provided leadership and training to other employees. Coelho presented Lane with a specially-designed 50-year sticker - the first one given out at the Rothsay plant. “I’d like to thank everyone who came out, especially
those people I haven’t seen for a lot of years. Also, to Rothsay for the barbecue and the gifts,” Lane said. Still enjoys working At age 69, now a trucking shunter, Lane has considered retirement but has made no definite plans. “I enjoy working here. If I didn’t, I would have retired
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Mapleton busy building By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The value of building construction in Mapleton last month was more than triple the amount from August of 2016. The township issued 41 permits for construction valued at $9.1 million in August, generating permit fees of nearly $64,000. Last August, 24 permits were issued for construction valued at just under $2.7 million, generating about $24,000 in fees. To the end of August this SEE BUILDING » 8
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Council supports severance application for residence on prime agricultural land By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council here is asking Wellington division land County’s consider to committee residential a approving severance application on a property classed as prime farmland. Lorrie and Charles Spaling have applied to sever a four-acre vacant Wellington along parcel Road 11 south of Drayton for a residential lot, leaving a retained parcel of just under five acres. In a report received by council on Sept. 12, county Curtis planner senior Marshall pointed out the application is not consistent with provincial policy and does not conform to the Official Plan as it’s located in a prime agricultural area and the use is not related to
agriculture. The Spalings want to create a residential lot through the severance. “We would like to build our new home on this new property, which would utilize this property to its fullest available use,” the Spalings explained in a letter. “It is just on the edge of the town limits, it would be a continuation of the row of houses that presently goes down the west side of Wellington Road 11, south of Drayton and then would end at our present home, as does other services (gas, etc.).” The applicants also note “there would be no problem with agricultural impact made on the neighbouring farms because of the existing homes that are presently there.” Council members agreed the property was of little
agricultural value. “I strongly believe in our county planning department and support our planner when he does have a clear statement that this does not comply with our rules and regulations,” said councillor Lori Woodham. “But somewhere, common sense does have to play into it.” Though the land in “outside is question of our urban area and it is designated prime agricultural,” Woodham said it wouldn’t be practical to use the land for anything “other than pasture maybe.” “I know that in Minto or Puslinch they too have come up with things like that and have what is called secondary ag land and perhaps down the road Mapleton would take a look at something like that.” Woodham suggested the
limited potential uses for the land be explained to the land division committee. “Yes, it’s definitely prime ag, but is it really?” she asked. Michael Councillor Martin said council should such more anticipate applications for exceptions to create residential lots until a development freeze due to lack of wastewater capacity is addressed. “There’s nothing prime ag about that property right?” he said. However, “It’s not surprising that we’re going to see more of these applications coming in the future if our wastewater situation doesn’t get straightened out.” Marlene Councillor Ottens said, “To me that seemed like a logical place to put a house. You’ve got a whole row there and then
a space and then another house so it doesn’t seem like ag land at all.” Council supported the application with a number of conditions, including that services be provided to the municipality’s satisfaction.
Council’s resolution of support states, “Mapleton council wishes (the) county land division to consider that the lands may not prime considered be agricultural for a practical purpose.”
OBITUARIES FAULKNER , Neil Erza of R.R.# 3 Moorefield passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in his 82nd year. Son of the late Vera (Wetzel) and Benjamin Faulkner. Predeceased by his siblings Ross Faulkner, Alma Thompson, Gerald Faulkner and Helen MacLeod. Uncle of the late Colleen Evans, Ronald Faulkner, Audrey Henderson, James Thompson, Jayne Baynes, Douglas MacLeod, Daryl MacLeod,
Norma Lynn Mathieu, Heather Burns, Michael Faulkner and Pat Hunter. Neil’s farm has been in the Faulkner name since 1911 and he lived there for his 82 years. A funeral service of remembrance was held in the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Thursday, September 21, 2017 followed by interment in Bethesda Cemetery. www.heritagefuneralhomes.ca
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Ventus Machina - New Brunswick-based woodwind quintet Ventus Machina will perform in Drayton at the home of local musician Nadina Mackie Jackson on Sept. 29. Submitted photo
Maritime woodwind quintet set to perform in Drayton By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON New Brunswick-based woodwind quintet Ventus Machina will perform in Drayton on their first venture out of Atlantic Canada, just in time to celebrate the launch of their first album. From Sept. 28 to Oct. 5 the group will be visiting Guelph, Drayton, Peterborough, Toronto, Sarnia and London as well as working with the students of Wilfrid Laurier and Western universities and musicians from the Kawartha Youth Orchestra. The group has been entertaining music lovers in the Maritimes for the past five years and has decided to take its most popular show on the road to Ontario, the province
which several group members used to call home. “Bringing with them a unique and personable style, they hope to reach the heart of Ontario’s audiences in their first foray into Upper Canada,” states a press release about the tour. “Sandwiched between the launch of their first album and a collaborative project with some of New Brunswick’s finest popular and bluegrass artists, this tour will be an opportunity for the quintet to present a program combining classics from the woodwind repertoire such as Paquito D’Rivera’s Aires Tropicales, to newly commissioned repertoire by composers Martin Kutnowski and Mike Titlebaum.
“Also on the program is a beautiful arrangement of Bernstein’s superb West Side Story Suite. The program is rounded out by a selection of stunning original arrangements of both South American and jazz-inspired repertoire.” The Drayton performance is set for Sept. 29 at 7:30pm in Drayton at the home studio of Nadina Mackie Jackson at 16 Spring Street. Mackie Jackson, a professional bassoonist, has hosted two concerts featuring Canadian folk legend Valdy and other top performers at her Drayton home. Admission is by donation, and seats can be reserved by contacting Mackie Jackson at nadinamackiejackson@ gmail.com or 416-453-7607.
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Drayton downs Missionary 6-2 DRAYTON - NDCHL action for the 2017 season is now underway. DRAYTON 6 MISSIONARY 2 A first period powerplay gave Drayton the early lead. A shot by Eric Decker rolled over the shoulder of the net minder. Assists went to Dave Mulder and Darren Mohle. Missionary tied the game before the period ended. A pass by Matt Burnett to the point allowed Zach Franklin to send the puck in along the post for the goal. Missionary took the lead in the second period. A leading pass by Devin McGuire gave Curtis Bults a breakaway rush for the goal. Drayton stormed back for three unanswered goals in the final minutes of the period. Aaron Keunen, Brent and Herman Mulder scored the goals, assisted by Keunen, Mulder, Mike Hessels and Rob DeWeerd. Drayton added two more goals in the third to put the game away. Mulder and Deckers scored the goals. Keunen, Mohle and Brandon Rumph assisted. FLORADALE 3
COMMUNITY 3 Both teams exchanged goals in the first period to set up the tie. Tim Martin scored for Floradale in the opening minute, assisted by Ryan Martin. Community tied the game shortly after with a hard shot by John Horst, assisted by Kyle Wideman. Floradale took the lead early in the second. Javon Martin blasted a shot on net and buried his own rebound. Ryan Weber assisted. Community tied the game again late in the period. Kevin Gingrich set up Joe Gerby for a low shot to send the puck into the far corner. Floradale regained the lead to open the third. Willis Martin snapped a rebound under the pads of the goaltender. Ryan Weber and Braeden Gingrich assisted. Community tied the game late in this period. Gingrich centred a pass from the backboards and Brent Cochrane snapped a shot into the opposite corner to even the score and end the game in a tie. LISTOWEL 5 BETHEL 1 Listowel claimed the
opening goal late in the first period. Curtis Wagler came in on the right side and sniped the puck into the near side corner, assisted by Josh Shantz. Bethel tied the game in the final seconds of the period. A scramble at the net gave Nathan Holland a clear shot into the open corner. Assisted by Ben and Brandon Wideman. Listowel took the lead in the second. Net minder Kevin Menkveld started the play and a leading pass by Brandon Wagler gave Zach Gingrich a breakaway rush. Gingrich rifled a rising wrist shot to send the puck ringing underneath the crossbar. Phil Shantz added one more goal for Listowel before the period ended, then opened the third period with another goal to pad the lead. Brad Gratz, Josh Shantz and Zach Gingrich assisted. Phil Shantz finished the game with another goal. Shantz carried the puck deep, split the defence and sent a screened shot into the high corner to complete his hat trick. Assisted by Josh Shantz.
Minto receives five-leaf rating from Communities in Bloom OTTAWA - The Town of Minto received a Five Leaves - Silver rating and a special mention for the Green Legacy Program during the Communities in Bloom 2017 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies. The event was held Sept. 13 to 16 in Ottawa-Gatineau. Minto participated in the Canada 150 category: a onetime special non-competitive category to provide communities with the opportunity to showcase achievements in greening their community and celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. Over the summer, trained volunteer judges travelled to participating communities to evaluate the overall contributions of municipal council and departments, industry, businesses and the private sector – including volunteer efforts – in regards to the following criteria: cultural
heritage including Canada’s 150 anniversary, landscape including urban forestry, floral displays and environmental action. Following their evaluation, volunteer judges Gaétan Deschênes and Jack Clasen wrote: “The ‘Green Legacy Program’ began in 2004 as a way to celebrate Wellington County’s 150th Anniversary. The original goal was to plant 150,000 trees throughout the county. “However, the program has now planted over one million trees and is the largest tree planting program in North America. Educating youth is a key component of the program and high school students mentor younger students by teaching the important role of trees. “School kids from grades 1 to 12 plant trees each year. Schools can achieve the ‘Gold School Award’ if every student in the school par-
ticipates in planting a tree. This is an excellent example of government, volunteer groups, and students working together to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.” A press release from Communities in Bloom states, “Within the actual context of climate changes and environmental concerns, communities involved in the program can be proud of their efforts, which provide real and meaningful environmental solutions and benefit all of society. Communities in Bloom is a non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with the focus on enhancing green spaces. For more information visit communitiesinbloom.ca.
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