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Nater re-elected in Perth-Wellington By Patrick Raftis and Mike Robinson
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PERTH-WELLINGTON – Incumbent Conservative MP John Nater handily won this riding in the Oct. 21 election, taking 46.5 per cent of the vote. Prime Nation-wide, Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party held on to government, reduced from majority to minority status. The Liberals captured 157 seats, compared to 121 for the Conservatives, 32 for the Bloc Quebecois, 24 for the New Democrats, three for the Green Party. One independent, former Liberal cabinet minster Jody WilsonRaybould, earned a seat in the new Parliament. Nater, who was first elected in 2015, received 25,504 votes, compared to 14,827 (27%) for Liberal candidate Pirie Mitchell, 8,081 (14.7%) for NDP candidate Geoff Krauter, 4,882 (8.9%) for the Green Party’s Collan Simmons, 894 (1.6%) for Roger Fuhr of the People’s Party of Canada and 733 (1.3%) for Irma DeVries of the Christian Heritage Party. “Locally I’m quite honoured and humbled to have been re-elected with an increased margin of the vote percentage,” said Nater in an Oct. 22 telephone interview. “I hope it’s a reflection on some of the hard work
Nater wins riding - Newly re-elected Perth-Wellington MP John Nater addressed supporters at the Mitchell Golf and Country Club on election night, Oct. 21. Submitted photo I’ve put in over the last four years. I’ve tried to be as accessible as possible, to attend as many community events as possible, to listen to people’s concerns and try my best to take action when I could.” Nater said the minority government result is “reflective of the viewpoint” of Canadians. “The voters are always right and certainly they made a decision and now it’s incumbent on us as political parties and politicians to try to make this work,” he said. “Canadians elected a minority parliament and I think they expect us to do our best to make it work so
it’s going to mean compromise. Its going to mean both government and opposition trying to do our best to put a little bit of water in our wine and try and work on an outcome that’s in the best interest of all Canadians.” infrastructure, Rural rural broadband and affordability issues will be key priorities for the upcoming term, the MP noted. NDP candidate Geoffrey Krauter considered his first election campaign “a real eye opening experience.” “I was struck by how many people were open to a different conversation about climate change and I saw first hand the effects of
precarious housing,” said Krauter. He explained he met people struggling to make rent payments and living in lessthan-ideal conditions as a result of earning minimum wage or struggling with medical costs, which “really illustrated the message the NDP was bringing to the doorstep.” Green Party candidate Collan Simmons believes a minority parliament will force the Liberal government to accommodate the priorities of the other parties. “We ran a strong campaign with the resources we had available,” Simmons stated. “Our showing is the best the Green Party has ever had in this riding” – almost 5,000 votes and 8.9% of the vote versus the party’s national average of 6.5%. Simmons added, “Climate change will need to be addressed with measures that will actually decreases our emissions.” He also expressed a need to institute electoral reform “to make our system more accurately reflect the votes cast.” The Community News was unable to reach Liberal candidate Pirie Mitchell by deadline on Oct. 22. For a more detailed article and for more election coverage see the Wellington Advertiser or visit www.wellingtonadvertiser.com.
Town to apply for ICIP funding to expand Palmerston arena MINTO – The Town of Minto will apply for funding to assist with a $2 million renovation proposal for the Palmerston arena through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The ICIP shares costs between the federal government, provinces, municipalities and other recipients, providing up to 73 per cent grant funding for approved projects. The program will involve spending of $30 billion in combined federal, provincial and other partner funding, under four priority areas, including community, culture and recreation. With the deadline for this application on Nov. 12, Minto’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) discussed potential projects at the Sept. 30 meeting, including:
- a new multi-purpose facility on a site to be determined; - major renovation and expansion of the Palmerston and District Community Centre; and - new seats and interior renovations for the Harriston Town Hall Theatre. PRAC passed a motion endorsing both the new facility and the Palmerston arena expansion. At the Oct. 15 council meeting, a staff report from acting CAO Chris Harrow and recreation services manager Matt Lubbers, in a report on the town’s Recreation, Culture and Facilities Master Plan initiative, provided cost estimates and additional potential projects for town council to consider under the Rehabilitation and Renovation stream of the grant program: - Palmerston arena reno-
vations (dressing rooms, ball field, site development) $2,000,000; - former Harriston trailer park property re-design and upgrade (landscape plan, repurposing of open space and flood reduction) $500,000; - Clifford Rotary Park refurbishment (parking lot upgrades, tree planting, buffering) $250,000; and - Harriston Town Hall Theatre upgrades (seating replacement and interior renovations) $100,000. The report indicates the town’s recreation master planning process hasn’t reached the point where an application for a new multipurpose facility is likely to be successful. “Staff is aware members of council, various committees, stakeholders and ratepayers believe the town should apply for a new arena and community cen-
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ter under the multi-purpose stream. This new facility would replace the three arenas. The main concern is that this project is not currently identified as a ‘priority lifecycle activity’ in the town’s asset management plan. This would almost certainly eliminate this project from consideration in this (ICIP) intake, particularly with the application due by Nov. 12,” the report states. The report states the business case for such a project would be much stronger once the master plan is finished. “The master plan will make it clear the size such a facility might be (one, two or more ice pads), its best location and other elements in the project (curling, cultural facilities etc.).” Having the project considered through the master plan public process will build a better case for a future intake
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of the ICIP grant program, the report suggests. While there is no guarantee of future intakes, the report points out the program is designed over 10 years with the first intake set for 2019-20. Harrow told council the current intake marks the first time since 2006 there has been grant funding available for recreation and cultural projects. “It’s going to be very competitive,” he pointed out. Lubbers explained the committee felt the fact replacement of arenas is not currently a top priority in the town’s asset management plan could hinder an application for a new facility. “Our arenas aren’t brand new, but they aren’t dilapidated either,” said Lubbers. However Lubbers noted the increasing number of minor hockey teams playing “half-ice” hockey puts more
pressure on facilities, with more dressing rooms needed to accommodate games and tournaments. “Just from the minor hockey perspective, next year they’re looking at the Atoms going to half ice as well. That’s just another age group and that’s more dressing rooms,” said councillor Geoff Gunson. Mayor George Bridge expressed concern applying for a major Palmerston arena renovation could impact future efforts to secure funding for a new multi-purpose facility, if that ends up being the direction indicated by the master plan. “I wonder if you don’t go with one of the smaller ones this time around and get a little bit of money,” said Bridge, adding “and the other one I thought would have been the theatre, because it makes SEE FUNDING » 2
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National champion - Minto resident Carman Weppler is the 2019 Canadian plowing champion. Weppler was originally named reserve champion at the 2019 IPM, but a re-tabulation of scorecards later revealed Weppler was the winner. Submitted photo
MINTO - Wellington County is well represented on the plowing circuit in 2019. Mapleton resident Heidi Frey won the Ontario Queen of the Furrow title on Sept. 20 during the 2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in Verner and Carman Weppler of Minto named been now has Canadian Plowing Champion (CPC), after it was discovered he was mistakenly placed second due to a tabulation error. Weppler qualified to compete at the Canadian match during last year’s IPM in Chatham-Kent. After spending August and September practicing at local matches he was off to Sunderland on Sept. 29 to prepare for a week of Canadian competition being hosted by the Durham
There Region Plowmen. were eight plowmen competing in Weppler’s class of conventional plows, as well as two in the junior class and five in the reversible clas. Practice days for all the competitors were followed by three days of competition, two in stubble and one in grassland sod. The rain prior to the competition made for good plowing, but the temperature swing from Monday sweating in the 30 degree humidity to Thursday having to find toques and mitts and layers of clothes made things challenging. Weppler was clearly neck and neck with fellow competitor Brian Davenport of Owen Sound for top placings after the first two days. The final day of competition was the sod day. Weppler was pleased with his land
and felt despite some minor issues that he would place part way through the group Davenport also of eight. had some issues with his land on the final day. At the awards banquet Friday night Weppler was named Reserve Champion with Davenport taking top honours. At this point in time the plow competitors were only given their final scores of the week and the full score cards are mailed out at a later date. On Oct. 8 Weppler received a phone call from the president of the Canadian Plowing Thomas Organization, Murdock notifying him there had been a tally error on the score cards. Weppler was actually the Canadian Senior Conventional Plow winner with a seven point advantage over Davenport. Apologies were made for
the error and Wepler accepted the win and will represent Canada at the 2020 World Ploughing Contest in the the Leningrad area of Russia next August. In a press release, Weppler indicated he had mixed emotions “feeling badly for Davenport, but also excited at the opportunity to represent Canada in Russia.” The following day CPC chair Barry Timbers arrived at the farm just outside of Clifford to present Weppler with his Silver Plow trophy and gold medal. Weppler also was able to have a telephone conversation with Davenport who the release states has "shown considerable sportsmanship" over the mixup. Weppler last plowed on the global stage at the 2015 World Contest in Denmark.
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saying a $2 million project is more in line that we would like to do.” Elliott stated, “the Palmerston arena is used a lot more than the other two arenas (in Harriston and Clifford). “I think it was also thought that arena is probably good for another 30 or 40 years,” Elliott added.
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Harriston Halloween Haunt. Dress up in your favourite costume and hike downtown, parade starts in Tannery Park, 6:30pm, prizes for top 3 costumes. More fun at legion afterwards. Free Haunted House, 44 Arthur St., 6:30-8:30pm.
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Oct 27
Jamboree at Palmerston Legion, 1pm. Roast Beef Dinner available at 5pm. Take out welcome by calling 519-343-3749.
Nov 1 &2
Holly Berry Bazaar Fri 5-8pm & Sat 10am-2pm at Knox United Church, 11 Allan St. E., Clifford. Christmas crafts and decorations, gifts, home baking, preserves, silent auction. Soup/sandwich luncheon: Sat 11am-1pm. Adults $10; kids 4-12 $5. Info: U.C.W. Heather - 519-327-9514.
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Flu Shot Clinic at the Mapleton Health Centre, 11 Andrews Dr. Drayton. 9am-12pm & 1-3pm. No appointment needed. Bring healthcard.
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Challenge Euchre, 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion Upstairs Hall, $5/person, must bring your partner. Light lunch provided. All Welcome.
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Martin voiced his support. “I like it for the exact reasons that Mr. Patel already listed. I think it’s an extra level of service for the town and it will help draw business,” he said. Trees for Mapleton Council also approved a funding request from Trees For Mapleton for $943. Funding will help complete two projects both providing a planting of tree windbreaks in plastic mulch to reduce wind erosion.
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retail store that is there. It’s similar. We have no concerns with it at all,” said county planning manager Linda Redmond. Though neighbouring business owner Ken Buehler said he does not oppose the rezoning of the convenience store, he raised concern over parking in a letter to council. “I am concerned about the volume of vehicles that may use our property adjacent to the [store]. This past summer with the chip wagon operat-
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Harrow pointed out there is more land available for possible expansion at the Palmerston site. “The others are a little landlocked,” he pointed out. Bridge cautioned that if funding was received to renovate the Palmerston facility “that pretty much eliminates (a new facility) in your Master Recreation Plan in my mind.” “It may, but you may be able to add something (an additional ice pad) to it … so that doesn’t eliminate it totally,” Elliott replied. Harrow cautioned, “it’s going to be an extremely difficult grant to get. You’re going be one of the lucky ones if you get in this round. So make sure the public knows that this is not a guarantee. This is very slim chances in our opinion.” Councillor Jean Anderson asked if the town could apply for a couple of projects, rather than just one. “I’m thinking the theatre,
because we’re all talking rec but there’s other components to culture and recreation, and the theatre is a well-used establishment … and the park is another example, the trailer park, people are enjoying the green spaces.” Treasurer and acting clerk Gordon Duff said making more than one application “is an option.” “I think we have to make a decision,” said Elliott, who made a motion, seconded by deputy mayor Dave Turton, to apply for the Palmerston arena renovation project. The motion was passed with Turton, Elliott, Bridge, Gunson and councillors Mark MacKenzie and Judy Dirksen in favor and Anderson opposed. “We’re still going to look at other ways and other partnerships and other applications … to see if we can get some funding to realize those other projects too,” Harrow stated after the motion was approved.
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Community planting - Trees for Mapleton hosted a community tree planting at the Paul Day Legacy Forest in Riverside park in Drayton on Oct. 19. In just over an hour, 450 trees were planted bringing the total number of trees planted to date to around the 2,000 mark. The goal is to plant one tree for every resident of Mapleton, approximately 10,000 trees, over a five-year period. ABOVE: Volunteers at the planting. FAR LEFT: volunteers Tyler Gerth, left, and Gavyn Lee. LEFT: Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson also pitched in. Photos by Jennifer Goertzen
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Memorial tree planting - Family and friends of Larry Grummett met with Clifford and District Horticultural Society president Vic Palmer to plant a tree in memory of Elsie Grummett on Sept. 28 at the Rotary Park in Clifford. From left: Mary Mighton, Rita Measures, Blanche Freeman, Jim Measures, Jean Yenssen, Donna Hubbel, Dale Grummett, Marie Hall, Dennis Grummett, Sandy Grummett, Lindsey Chen, Thomas Grummett, John Grummett, Trish Watson, Vic Palmer, Michael Smith, Heather Grummett, Larry Grummett, Wilfred Hall, Easton Hall, Glen Hall, Allan Hall, Karen Toner, Kane Hall, David Grummett, Jennifer Hall, Margaret Reidt, Liam Hall, Cheryl Tobin, Nancy Becker and Arthena Underwood. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead
Tree planted in memory of Elsie Grummett By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - Clifford and District Horticultural president Vic Palmer welcomed 40 friends and family to the memorial tree planting for Elsie Grummett on Sept. 28 at the Rotary Park in Clifford. Palmer said, “We are here to carry on the tradition of planting a tree for National Tree Day to honour the memory of some exceptional person who helped us with our mission. Elsie Grummett was totally involved with the society, showing a strong
commitment to volunteering. She earned a lifetime membership to the Society. She did her part and was willing to help always. “At the end of a Rotary event, you could find her scrubbing pots and pans. In the middle of a Trees and Quackers event, you could find her kneeling on the grass helping a youngster plant a seedling. At the beginning of a plant and bake sale event, you could see her carrying a tray of her fresh baked tea biscuits. “I miss her interaction at
the meetings as she always spoke up, encouraging new ideas. She lived in this area all of her life and had a love of gardening for flowers and vegetables. “Elsie was steadfast and loyal. She shared a marvellous partnership with her husband, Larry, and enjoyed a close family relationship. She lived life with a strong faith. Her commitment to family, friends and community is evident with the number of people who are here today.” Palmer planted a hack-
berry tree ahead of time. It is a strong tree, easy to manage and maintain. Elsie’s children Dennis, David, John, and Heather Grummett and Thomas Grummett dumped buckets of mulch and used rakes and shovels to spread the mulch over the soil. Larry Grummett was invited to place the sign “In Memory of Elsie Grummett.” Despite the drizzling rain, people stayed to share stories of Elsie. Larry invited everyone back to his home to reminisce over a slice of pizza and a cup of tea.
Digital Service Squad to help Minto businesses enhance use of digital tools and techniques MINTO - The Minto Chamber of Commerce and the Community Improvement Partnership of Hanover announced on Oct. 7 they have received a $17,500 grant from Digital Main Street (DMS) to fund a Digital Service Squad. The squad will help downtown small businesses within the municipalities improve their online capabilities. Minto and Hanover received the Digital Main Street grant from the Ontario government to establish a Digital Service Squad to help main street small businesses enhance their use of digital tools and techniques to better evolve and grow. Ethan Schwandt has been hired and will visit small businesses in Minto and Hanover at no cost to help them set up a Google Business Profile, conduct a digital-readiness assessment, take training and apply for a $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant. “A vibrant downtown is key to a strong community. Because of this grant we will be able to serve our business
area and teach them how to use new technologies and provide tools and training to take advantage of new opportunities and stay competitive in today’s digital world,” said Somer Antonopoulos of the Minto Chamber of Commerce. A joint program funded by the Government of Ontario and delivered by the Ontario BIA Association, Digital Main Street helps improve how small businesses use digital tools and techniques to become more successful. Today’s digital economy is vital to small businesses, and DMS will help them adopt new digital technologies from e-commerce and social media to back-office systems such as payroll and inventory. “It is vital our small businesses receive the handson training to compete in a digital world,” said Randy Pettapiece, MPP for PerthWellington. “This funding recognizes the important work the Town of Minto is doing to revitalize our main streets.” “Minto and Hanover are
showing how partnering can take greater advantage of Digital Main Street to keep their downtown cores vibrant and strong,” said Kay Matthews, executive director of the Ontario BIA Association. “Digital Main Street will help the main street small businesses in Minto and Hanover to compete in an increasingly digital world.” Camp Tech sessions Businesses in the downtown areas will be introduced to the Digital Service Squad over the coming weeks. Hanover and Minto’s first major project is hosting two Camp Tech sessions in Neustadt on Nov. 5 and 6 at the Neustadt Community Centre focusing on social media and websites for small businesses. These sessions are free to the local business community and spots can be reserved on Eventbrite by searching “Social Media for Small Business: Neustadt Workshop” and “Small Business Websites 101: Neustadt Workshop” Any local business
interested in working with Schwandt or suggesting a topic for a workshop, may contact Antonopoulos at info@mintochamber.on.ca or April Marshall at amarshall@hanover.ca.
“Grizzly Bears & Majestic Eagles” Wednesday, October 30 • 12:00 p.m. Harriston United Church 57 Young Street W, Harriston Join Mark Garbutt as he shares his spectacular photos and stories from when he was a guide to photographers, who wished to get up close and personal with grizzly bears. People of all faiths welcome! Presentations are free and begin at 12:30pm; if you would like to stay for lunch, the cost is $12. Please register by calling 519-638-1000 or toll free 1-866-446-4546.
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Just(in) desserts It seems somehow fitting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should now have to preside over a minority parliament as a result of the Oct. 21 federal election. His decision, shortly after receiving a majority mandate in 2015, to renege on a promise to facilitate electoral reform was no doubt among the factors that led to Monday night’s reduction to minority status, which will closely simulate a proportional representation situation. When you look beyond the high-profile miscues, the Liberal government did have an impressive list of accomplishments under their watch, ranging from massively reducing the number of Canadians living in poverty to negotiating a new North American Free Trade Agreement with a massive and powerful neighbouring country run by a literal madman. The Liberals also restored the long-form census, shortsightedly dumped during under Stephen Harper’s Conservative regime, and reversed a regressive Harper-era decision to increase the eligibility age for Canada Pension Plan benefits. It will hopefully be a chastened Trudeau who leads this minority parliament, having realized the rules are for everyone and promises, even those of the electoral variety, are not meant to be broken. Trudeau and his Liberal colleagues are dealing with what should be a governable majority, given they won enough seats to need support from only one of three other parties: the NDP (most likely), the Bloc Quebecois (less so), or the Conservatives (not unimaginable depending on the issue) to pass any particular piece of legislation. Neither the NDP or Conservatives are likely to want another election right away, given the need for time to reflect on this one. The Bloc, having returned from the political dead, are probably pretty happy with where they sit. Canadians in general would surely like a break from electioneering as well. That should mean there is room for compromise and progress. Perhaps this minority could be a preview of how a reformed parliament could actually work to the benefit of Canadians. However the success of such an arrangement won’t just be on the Liberals. Other parties too will have to come to the table with open minds in order for anything to be accomplished. Stay tuned. The polling may be over, but there is still much to be determined.
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Volunteers sought for recreation plan task force MINTO - The Town of Minto is looking for individuals to serve on a task force from January to September of 2020 to help create a Recreation, Culture and Facilities Master Plan. Town officials indicate the commitment will likely be two evening meetings per month from January to June as information is gathered. During this period the task force will be looking at: - recreation programs; - cultural programs and facilities; - parks, playgrounds and trails; - arenas, community halls and satellite facilities; and - volunteer sport and cultural organizations. Meetings in July and August will be spent preparing a list of recommended actions in each area and task force members will preview and endorse the Master Plan in September. Anyone interested should apply online by Oct. 28. Application form at www. town.minto.on.ca
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Radiothon raises over $320,000 for mid-western Ontario hospitals 2019 CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon are: - Chesley and District Health Services Foundation; - Clinton Hospital Foundation; - Goderich Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation; - Hanover and District Hospital Foundation; - Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation; - Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation; - Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation; - Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation; - Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation; and - Wingham & District Hospital Foundation. Since its inception in 2002, the radiothon has now raised over $11.6 million to sustain quality health care throughout rural communities in mid-western Ontario.
WINGHAM - The 18th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon raised $323,714 for ten area hospitals, including Palmerston and District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest, on Oct. 19. The radiothon event generates fundraising dollars in support of medical equipment purchases for the participating hospitals in midwestern Ontario. During the all-day broadcast on AM920, donations were accepted while local artists performed live. Special gifts directed to support several hospitals came from major philanthropic businesses and organizations including Bruce Power, Germania Mutual Insurance, Howick Mutual Insurance, Hay Mutual Insurance and Lucknow Kinsmen. Some of the projects funded this year are a portable x-ray machine, a laparoscopic tower, lab renovations, security system updates and multi-year capital projects. When the Radiothon went off air at 4 pm, the grand total for the day was $323,714. This total is expected to grow as the ten hospital foundations continue to accept contributions for their projects until the end of the year. To find out how to contribute to your favourite hospital’s Radiothon goal, visit cknx.ca/health-care-heroesradiothon. The ten hospital foundations benefitting from the
Pancakes with a side of fire safety Fire safety breakfast - Mapleon Fire Rescue hosted the department’s annual Fire Safety Pancake Breakfast at the Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield on Oct. 19. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Sparky the Fire Dog signed autographs and took photos with his fans, including, from left: Lanie Moore, Allyson Rozema and Mylie Moor; Fire Chief Rick Richardson and deputy chief Daryl Brodhaecker helped to serve breakfast at the event; Ariella and Noah Klassen enjoy their meal. Photos by Jennifer Goertzen
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Tie up your own donkey How often do we expect perfection out of each other? How often do we expect perfection out of ourselves? I like to think that I expect more out of myself then I do out of others. It’s not that I think that others are not capable, but that I challenge myself to continue to grow and learn and to continue to better myself. I find I can get stuck sometimes thinking poorly about someone else because of what they did or didn’t do, then realizing too late that I
had done or hadn’t done the same thing only a little while ago. How quickly we can forget our own transgressions, when expecting our friends, family, and co-workers to be perfect all the time. I am reminded of a story I heard about Mahatma Gandhi: A mother came to Gandhi telling him that her son was eating too much sugar, and that she would like Gandhi to tell her son to stop eating so much sugar. Gandhi told the mother to come back in two weeks. The mother was perplexed but listened to the instructions, she went away for two weeks, then brought her son back to Gan-
dhi, asking again for Gandhi to tell her son to stop eating so much sugar. Gandhi looked at her son and said “Stop eating so much sugar.” The mother thanked Gandhi but, before she left, her curiosity had got the better of her and she had to ask why Gandhi hadn’t just told her son that two weeks ago when they had come the first time. Gandhi looked at her and said, “Two weeks ago when you were here, I was still eating sugar.” I really like this story. It doesn’t matter to me if it actually happened or not, as that is not the point of these kind of stories. When Jesus
told the parable about the prodigal son, I very much doubt the first question he received was “But who was the family?” It doesn’t matter. The point of parables is not if they actually happened. In our day and age we get so caught up in fact as history, as truth, that we forget there are many different levels of truth. Something doesn’t have to have actually happened for us to be able to learn from it. This story about Gandhi doesn’t have to have happened for me to see the message that the story tells me. When I remember that story I am reminded that I need to
be careful not to ask someone else to do something that I am not willing to do myself. That extends to God as well. I cannot ask God to solve all of my problems if I am not willing to work on them myself. Which brings me to a second story: A disciple came riding on his donkey to the cabin of his teacher. He dismounted and walked right inside the cabin without tying up the donkey. He said to his teacher, trying to show his faith, “So great is my faith and trust in God, that I have left my ride outside untied. I am convinced that God protects the interests of those who follow and
love God”. “Go tie your donkey you fool!” came the reply from the teacher. “God cannot be bothered doing something for you which you are perfectly capable of doing for yourself.” We are all teachers and students, we are lifelong learners, and givers of wisdom. We are ultimately responsible for our own spiritual well being. If I am going to challenge someone else, or ask something of someone else, including God, I better be willing to be challenged myself, and make sure I’m not asking something of God that I am able to do myself.
Drayton writer published in latest Chicken Soup book Riff and Marquardt first at euchre DRAYTON - Local author Glynis M. Belec has a story included in the latest compilation in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Forgiveness Fix is
the sixth book in the series to contain a story from Belec. Toying Around is the title of her latest contribution. Glynis M. Belec is an award-winning children’s author, an inspirational
speaker and a freelance writer. Giving each other the benefit of the doubt is a key theme in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Forgiveness Fix, set to be released Nov. 5.
A PALMERSTON Challenge Euchre was held by the Palmerston Legion Ladies Auxiliary at the branch on Oct. 7. Earl and Riff Joe Marquardt placed first.
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MOOREFIELD - PerthWellington federal candidates went head to head on policies at the Maryborough Community Centre during an all-candidates meeting on Oct. 3. Six candidates are running to represent the riding. Conservative John Nater is seeking his second term, having been first elected in 2015. Farmer and small business owner Irma DeVries is running for the Christian Heritage Party (CHP), retired business owner Roger Fuhr for People’s Party of Canada (PPC), former radio show host and current Rotaract board member Geoff Krauter for the New Democratic Party (NDP), United Church minister Pirie Mitchell for the Liberal Party and chief of anesthesia at Stratford General Hospital and Western University adjunct professor Collan Simmons for the Green Party. About 70 people were at the meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) and Mapleton Chamber of Commerce. The debate focused on the
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ing Canadian farmers with full offset trade compensation, DeVries in turn asked, “what’s in the contract? What’s that going to cost us?” DeVries said she believes Canada needs tariffs “to regulate and keep a positive peace between our two countries,” adding the CHP is advocating a re-examination of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Fuhr stated that the PPC would decrease income tax to 10 per cent for farmers “along with corporate companies as well.” Krauter said the NDP would protect supply management and added governments should take a “consultative approach with Canadians” to making trade deals like the Canada-United StatesMexico Agreement (CUSMA) and Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) “instead of negotiating these agreements in secret.” Mitchell cited the “Canadian supply management,” system as the way to counteract U.S. farmers and foreign competitors’ tax advantages. Nater said the Conservatives would help
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for use as low-cost housing, grading, aesthetics and the out-front parking plan. Council deferred a decision on the application and directed staff to work with the applicant to see if the concerns could be addressed. At the Oct. 1 council meeting chief building official Terry Kuipers reported town staff met with county planners to discuss possible solu-
tions and also met with the applicants and discussed a compromise with the development. Kuipers explained the applicant agreed to address the concerns in the following manner: - buffering: the building is to be centered on the lot, increasing the side yard setback (at the rear of the units) from 10 to 18 feet.
The applicants also agreed to construct a six-foot privacy fence along the side of the building at the northerly property line; - density: the applicant will be maintaining the fourunit proposal, which may be of a higher density than the Official Plan, but complies with the density required in the Provincial Policy Statement;
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erty, control and discharge them appropriately, while not allowing any additional flows off site. This process will also ensure the installation of all fencing/buffering/landscaping and lighting requirements; - aesthetics: the design of the building will be a conventional style, compatible to area building styles; and SEE FOURPLEX » 5
Homicide investigation continues in case of man reported missing from Harriston By Patrick Raftis GUELPH - Police continue to investigate the March 2019 death of a man reported missing from Harriston as a homicide. Wellington OPP responded to a report of a missing person at a location on Jessie Street in Harriston on March 12 at around 6:30pm. Police identified the missing individual as Jason John Brown, 43, of Kitchener. On March 13 the OPP was noti-
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Town, developer agree on plans for extension of Palmerston street a portion of land at the front of the development which contains the cul-de-sac portion of the roadway, has been agreed to and will be completed later this year. The project cost is estimated at $485,000. The developer’s portion, estimated at $325,000, includes roadwork and allocated portions of the water, wastewater and storm services. The town’s portion is $160,000, which recognizes the portions of the development which currently exist (proper servicing to the current developed properties), the portion of the water main and trail work extending through to Bell Street and fire suppression flow to the fire hydrants in the local area. The water main is being extended and connected to Bell St. to improve upon water quality and flows in the area. Council received the report and approved the site servicing agreement with Sinclair and recommended staff proceed with the land
By Patrick Raftis MINTO – The town has come to an agreement with a local developer to extend Henry Street in Palmerston to accommodate a new multiresidential development. Developer Dan Sinclair and the town have agreed on a configuration of the road as designed by Triton Engineering. Terms of a servicing agreement were agreed upon by town staff and the developer, noted CAO Chris Harrow and chief building official Terry Kuipers in a report to council at the Oct. 1 meeting. An encroachment agreement will need to be entered into by both parties to complete the end of the road turnaround, as this portion is currently on the developer’s property, the report notes. A land trade with the developer to convey a portion of the Victoria Street road allowance at the back portion of the development to the developer in exchange for
swap of a portion of the Victoria Street road allowance for part of Sinclair’s lands in the area of the proposed road extension. Later in the meeting the town approved awarding the tender for Henry Street Construction to Moorefield Excavating for a total cost of $328,820 excluding HST. A staff report noted the project is not contained in the 2019 budget and the bulk of the work will not be completed until 2020. Harrow’s report notes 11 new units fronting on Henry St. will be built immediately. “As well, in the near future we will be getting a unique private development off of the newly-constructed road. The area will give the town housing units it needs,” Harrow stated. “This is a development that is sorely needed for the community, so I feel it’s a good compromise,” said Mayor George Bridge. “I think it’s just a great development and a good infill.”
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