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Halloween party - The Drayton Legion held its annual children’s Halloween party on Oct. 29 at the branch. Children made Halloween-related crafts, played seasonal games and enjoyed “eyeball juice” and Halloween treats. Zombie Lily McLeod, left, Glenda Dippel as Rey from Star Wars, and skeletal Kate McLeod enjoyed the afternoon. Photo by Caroline Sealey
Council won’t support solar bid By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here has declined a request to provide municipal support for a proposal to install several ground-mounted solar arrays on abandoned rail line property in the township. Dennis German of German Solar Corporation told council on Oct. 11 his London-based company is planning to submit FIT (Feed In Tariffs) 5.0 applications to Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator for four small scale ground-mounted solar projects: one near Moorefield and three others off Sideroad 12, Sideroad 6 and Wellington Road 9. As part of the application process, priority points are awarded to applications with municipal support and German asked Mapleton council to provide documents indicating the township’s support. German notes the projects would be located on abandoned CN rail corridors and occupy less than three acres. They would involve one or two rows of panels, 12 feet above the ground and either 300 (one row) or 700 (two rows) metres in length. He noted weed control and access for farm operations is maintained in all cases and
pointed out land targeted for the projects is not Class 1, 2 or 3 farmland. Council directed staff to provide a report outlining the details of the request and draft an associated support resolution. When the resolution was presented at the Oct. 25 meeting, councillor Michael Martin questioned the need for the project. “So council is fine supporting a project for which there’s no documented need, that’s probably going to affect your hydro rates?” Martin asked “That’s the way I read the proposal yes,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll. Councillor Marlene Ottens noted, “the resolution is just so he can go ahead and apply ... they’re not approving anything.” Councillor Lori Woodham asked, “If council supported this, and they are awarded a contract – then will it come back to us?” “That would depend if they require any permits from the municipality,” said CAO Brad McRoberts. Conceding he wasn’t sure, McRoberts said, “My guess is they don’t need a building permit.” Driscoll added, “And, it is a Green Energy Act project, so once our municipality makes our comments, you might never see it again.”
MAPLETON - Council here plans further public consultation before making a decision on a proposal to end a total development charges exemption for agricultural construction in the township. Council also agreed to amend the 2016 development Charges Update Study to factor in increased estimates for the cost of upgrading water capacity. Council approved both measures after receiving a staff report from CAO Brad McRoberts at the Oct. 25 meeting. Mapleton’s current development charges bylaw includes a 100 per cent exemption for buildings constructed for “a bona fide farm use.” A proposal presented at a public meeting on Oct. 11 would see the exemption reduced to 75%. That would mean someone building a new barn, for example, would pay 25% of the non-residential rate of $2.65 per square foot of gross floor area, which works out to 66 cents/ft2. The proposal drew opposition from the Wellington
Federation of Agriculture and a number of area farmers at the Oct. 11 meeting. The staff report recommended additional public consultation and also that a fact sheet of answers to a spate of recent questions on the topic be prepared for distribution at the upcoming public meeting and as required. In the report, McRoberts also requested council direction on how to address the increase in projected water capacity enhancement costs. The report explains that while the Development Charges Update Study was being completed a Water Capacity Environmental Study was being undertaken for the Drayton water system. Although the Water Capacity Environmental Study is still in draft form and being vetted with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, it contains estimates that the required upgrades could cost up to $3.1 million, an increase over preliminary estimates of $2.5 million. Four options were presented to council for dealing with the higher cost estimates. Option 1. Wait until
the Water Capacity Environmental Assessment is completed and designed to amend the development charge bylaw Option 2. Amend the current 2016 Development Charges Update Study to include an assumption that a provincial or federal grant equivalent to the increased cost will be secured. Option 3. Amend the current 2016 Development Charges Update Study to include the increased water capacity cost estimates Option 4. Wait until the current Development Charge Bylaw expires and update cost as part of the new bylaw. Staff recommended option 3 be pursued, noting the option “ensures development charges are secured.” Councillor Lori Woodham said she could not find “substantial reports from staff” indicating the need for the agricultural development charges and suggested council “Go with option 3 for water, but eliminate this change to development charges for the bona fide farmers.” Councillor Michael Martin suggested supporting SEE PUBLIC MEETING » 4
Wellington’s writer in residence discusses craft at local workshop by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Wellington County Library’s 2016 writer in residence Kathy Stinson hosted a writer’s workshop at the Drayton Library. The hour-long presentation, titled Becoming a Writer and held on Oct. 22, focused on getting participants past the, “maybe someday I will
write ... “ to that “someday” happening now. Registration requirements included being prepared to do a little scribbling. Stinson, a resident of Rockwood, began her writing career 35 years ago in university when given the option to write an essay or a children’s book for a class assignment. “I thought it would be fun
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Pumpkin people - This display on Wellington Road 11 near Drayton featured 13 “pumpkin people” in celebration of Halloween. The pumpkin people are sporting various types of apparel and headgear and represent all ages, in addition to a family dog. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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PALMERSTON – Texting behind the wheel is equivalent to driving blindfolded for almost five seconds, say local police and safety officials. Safe Communities Wellington County (SCWC) and the Wellington County OPP partnered with Parachute for National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), Oct. 16 to 22, in a program designed to create skills and confidence at an positive behaviour changes early age” said Ms. Tanis. to reduce injury rates among She offers four of MYC’s teens. music programs: Sunrise, National Teen Driver Sunshine, Sunbeam and Safe driving rewarded - WellingtonMoonbeam. County Safe Communities and Safety Week is an annual Children who local OPP conducted a positive ticketing program at Norwell District public awareness campaign complete the most advanced Secondary School and other Wellington secondary schools and this year, distracted level County of MYC are well preduring National Teen Driver Safety Week. Constable driving is the primary focus. pared Wellington for early OPP intermediate Steve Wing and WCSC program coordinator Christine were Distracted driving is a facpiano studies, or theVeit study of among those on duty at the Norwell another event. instrument. Submitted photo tor in 15 to 19 per cent of all Sunrise is a pre-keyboard fatal crashes involving teen and movement program Davidson. Communities Wellington music drivers. teaches music concepts NTDSW and County and Parachute that“Through “Imagine driving the singing, rhythm like and community initiatives are calling on all teens to through length of three football games. This program is for Positive Ticketing Blitz #GetHomeSafe. fields at a speed of 50 km/ ages 2 to 4 andCounty develacross all Wellington “Young people make up children hr while not paying attenFestiveIt fun - Students at Music for 12 Young Children enjoy a ops fine Highlistening Schools,awareness, we are workper cent of licensed tion. would last about 27 just Christmas concert every year. submitted photo motor skills, social interaction, ing to raise awareness about drivers but account for seconds, which is how long confidence and attention span. about 20 per cent of all road- the devastating effects of dismental distraction can linger paper mittens for five happy spring. Of course, special holi- Children can easily attend with related injuries and deaths,” tracted driving while encourafter using voice commands practices. The mittens were days are incorporated into Ms. a grandparent or caregiver, plus aging young drivers to stay on a hands free device. Safe says SCWC co-chair Gregg Tanis’ MYC classes, such as siblings can attend the class as placed on the studio wall in the focused on the road.” Canada Music Week, well. shape of the 5 Olympic rings. During the blitz, keyboard 246 posiThe Sunshine When the rings were com- Christmas, Valentine’s Day and tive tickets were distributis geared towards plete students enjoyed an Easter. Theme days are program ed to students to the be children ages 3½found and 4; Olympics music class. This planned as well. driving without distraction, keyboard program Throughout the year her Sunbeam past year Ms. Tanis encouraged obeyingages the 5speed limit and 6; and and the the students not only to prac- students participate in a toward
wearing a seatbelt properly. The tickets have been entered in to a draw to win a gift card and the winners will be chosen at a later date. “We often equate distracted driving with using handheld devices, but our phones aren’t the only distractions behind the wheel,” says Louise Logan, Parachute president and CEO. “Some drivers are distracted by unconventional listening, reading, fine and activities like changing their gross motor, social skills and clothes. We want young pashas been proven to enhance sengers tosocial help curb distracchildren’s development tions by speaking up. Doing and learning skills, improve so can help your solving, life and memory andsave problem the lives of others.” and bolster confidence and While eliminating disself-esteem. tractions is a also key priority, Ms. Tanis offers a drug-impaired driving is also Music Pups program, which is especially since ittrend is a a concern.unique A 10-year music for babies. This showsprogram one in four Canadian is a playful and who creative young drivers diedmusic in a and movement for parents motor vehicleclass crash tested with children ages newborn to positive for cannabis. ageParachute, 4. Children are in introduced collaboto a wide variety of and musical ration with SCWC its scales, tonal and rhythm patnational partner State Farm, terns and instruments that help are encouraging teenagers to stimulate musical growth. to participate in #NTDSW Each child participates at his or activities, programs and her own level. To find out more events across Canada, includabout Pups and to view class ing their ticketing videos visit positive themusicclass.com . activity, which success promotes The ultimate of and any rewards good driving habits MYC program lies behind the among and teens. teacher Ms. More Tanis inforis no mation istoavailable at paraexception that rule. It’s obvichutecanada.org. ous she is an enthusiastic
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Red is Best, is the story of a little girl whose mother does not understand red. Based on life experiences with her daughter, Stinson wrote the book knowing countless mothers worldwide waged similar battles with their daughters. Other children’s books written by Stinson include The Bare Naked Book and Harry and Walter. Seven Clues at Pebble Creek, the Marie-Claire series and What Happened to Ivy are novels written by Stinson. Advice given by Stinson to potential writers is to use reading as a foundation for writing, but to know that writing is writing. Writers are drawn to what they are going to write and should not be afraid to play with sentence length, she says. One exercise assigned by the workshop leader was to finish the following sentence, “There’s this book I haven’t written yet ...” After a scribbling session, participants voluntarily read their written works. David B. Campbell’s article, titled For Me to Be More Creative, I Am Waiting For... was discussed by workshop attendees. The article lists 101 reasons given to delay writing a book including: - waiting for the children to leave home; - tomorrow would be a better time; - waiting for the Dow Jones to hit 1500; or - the coffee to be ready. Suggestions given by Stinson to aid in being more creative included blocking
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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights from the October 25, 2016 Council Meeting:
Writing workshop - Wellington County Library’s 2016 writer in residence Kathy Stinson hosted a writer’s workshop at the Drayton Library on Oct. 22. Photo by Caroline Sealey time into the calendar for writing, setting a goal that is achievable, getting into the habit of writing, and joining a writers’ group or class. Stinson left the group with the following thoughts. Draw on your memories. Joy, pride, anger and frustration will all give access to what is written. Write what matters to you. Do not worry about what is in or cool. Children like all kinds of books; scary or funny. Read books on how to write. As the writer in residence, Stinson is holding writing workshops until mid December at various branches of the Wellington County library system. Geared to adults, the Becoming a Writer session emphasizes developing the writing habit, the role
of reading in a writer’s life and using memory and real life experiences as a force in writing. That writing a novel seems such a monumental task is covered in the Writing A Novel workshop. Stinson reveals various approaches to use in getting started and finished, with attention being given to where novel characters come from and writing effective dialogue. In the Writing a Children’s Book workshop Stinson asks why isn’t it easier to write a picture book when the text is short and often simple. Stinson discusses the potential pitfalls, target audiences and illustrations. For more information on Stinson’s workshops, contact a local library or email Stinson at kathystinson.com.
Local students receive county bursaries WELLINGTON COUNTY - Two Mapleton students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington, based on academic achievement, community involvement or financial need.
On Oct. 27 county council awarded 10 Wellington County students with $500 bursaries and scholarships to use toward their post-secondary school expenses. Jordan Dobben and Katie Miller of Mapleton Township were among the recipients.
Any Wellington student currently enrolled in postsecondary education within Canada is eligible to apply for a County of Wellington bursary or scholarship. Application forms are available at www.wellington. ca.
• Mapleton Council supported the resolution to request staff to arrange an additional public consultation session to address the 2016 Development Charges Update Study. • Mapleton Council supported the resolution to request staff to amend the 2016 Development Charge Update Study to include revised Water Capacity cost estimates. • Mapleton Council did not support the resolution requested from London Hydro Inc. for Priority Points under the FIT Program for construction and operation of Solar Panels on railway lands in Mapleton. • Mapleton Council approved the Athletic and Cultural Bursary Application request from Emma O’Grady placing first with the Palmerston Marlins Novice Team at the 2016 Under 14 Girls Canadian Fast Pitch Jamboree in Winnipeg, Manitoba; • Mapleton Council confirmed that the Municipal Office will be closed December 26 & 27, 2016 and January 2, 2017 for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.
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option 4 on the water capacity issue, until more concrete numbers are available. “I would propose just waiting until this bylaw expires,” said Martin. Martin said he also favoured waiting for more information to be available before proceeding with the farm charges issue. He noted
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all sides.” “I think the bona fide farm aspect of the development charges really overshadowed some of the positive stuff,” agreed Martin. “I’m in favour of the 75 per cent exemption,” said Craven. “No matter how thick you make the asphalt, these big wide machines are going to ride along the very edge of it,” causing damage to the road. Woodham said, “We’re an agricultural township, proudly an agricultural township, so I don’t understand why we would now start going this route. “I have heard many times from members of our council that we’re proud of our roads. These farmers with big equipment – they also own land in other townships.” She added farmers may opt to build where there are no development charges. “I am proud of our roads. But I’m not proud of the fact that I can’t meet another tractor on some of our concession roads and not have someone have to go in the ditch,” responded Driscoll. “We’ve all seen our asset management plan that shows our roads and the money that
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Letter to the Editor Charges impact farmers Dear Editor: I wish to make the farmers of my township aware of a proposed development charge that the Township of Mapleton is proposing to put on farm buildings. At the present time, as farmers, when we go to build a new building or add onto an existing one, we pay for a building permit, possible engineering costs and nutrient management plans (if it is a livestock building). Once the building is built, we then pay for those improvements on our properties with the MPAC assessments and the mill rate that is set. If this proposed change goes through, it will add 66 cents a square foot to the farm building we build at the current level. At the present time farm buildings are exempt and the township is proposing a 75 per cent exemption, or a 25% tax. On a typical dairy barn, it would be around $15,000 to $20,000
dollars added to the cost of that barn, in addition to the other costs noted above. Statistics Canada data from 2011 shows 625 farms in the township with 162 dairy farms, 111 beef cattle, 73 poultry and egg farms, 50 pig farms, 17 sheep and goats, five fur bearing animals and rabbits, two apiculture farms and the rest are crop farms. The 2011 report stated the average livestock farm has 100 acres and the average cropland farm has 477 acres. We also have a young population of farmers compared to other townships. I believe this development charge puts the farmers in this township at a disadvantage and will have impacts on the township and on farmers and farms that we have not thought about. With the recent MPAC statements that have come out, the farm values have gone up at least 15% every year which adds additional
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has to be spent on our roads over next nine-and-a-half years and we’re not raising that money through taxation at one or two percent increases.” “I really would like one more public meeting,” said councillor Marlene Ottens. “I feel there’s a lot of misinformation, or there’s a perception that people just aren’t sure what is happening.” After council approved a resolution to proceed with additional public consultation, Martin put forward a motion to proceed with Option 4 and wait until the current bylaw expires to deal with the issues of capacityrelated charges. Woodham asked for further information on why the staff report recommended Option 3. “If we wait, we will miss (charges on) development that happens now – funds we could collect. That’s probably the downfall of not doing anything now versus later,” said McRoberts. “Is there any way of guesstimating the potential loss of waiting a couple of years?” wondered Woodham. “It all depends on what happens in terms of development in the community,” said Roberts. “I completely understand staff rationale surrounding option number three,” said Martin. However, he added, “At the moment urban development is at a standstill because of our lack of capacity or lack of ability to increase capacity … it’s too preliminary. “You’re exactly right. We can’t develop anything until we solve our wastewater.” When the mayor called for a vote on the resolution, Woodham asked for it to be recorded. The motion was defeated 4-1 with only Martin in favor. Woodham then moved council accept Option 3. “What I don’t want to happen is to accept these charges, we put this out there and then someone comes back and says, ‘Now your water tower is a $4-million project and we’re still not covering our costs,” said Driscoll. Noting a water tower is the preferred option to address water capacity issues, public works director Jamie Morgan explained, “If we don’t build this for another three years, that’s the problem with inflation - that’s in current dollars ... that’s the best estimate that Burnside, our engineering firm, is able to give us.” “If we were to go ahead with this – is that going to raise enough money to build a water tower?” asked Driscoll. “Even if we were to collect all the money from development that’s planned now, it wouldn’t cover the expansion. We’re trying to plan for what’s down the road as well,” said McRoberts. “You’re always going to have a funding gap.” “You’re saying whatever we do collect now will help, but it won’t correct the problem,” observed Craven. In a recorded vote requested by Martin, the motion to accept Option 3 was approved 4-1, with Craven, Ottens, Woodham and Driscoll in favor and Martin opposed.
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Poppy sales - The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign began on Oct. 28 in Drayton with Legion member Mary Miller, left, receiving assistance pinning on a lapel poppy from Mapleton resident Donna Hirtle. Proceeds from the sales of poppies are used to support veterans and their families. Poppy boxes are located at various business in Mapleton Township. For the Nov. 11 Remembrance Day services in Drayton, the parade forms at 2pm at the Legion on Elm Street, leaving the legion at 2:15pm. The service begins at 2:30pm at the Cenotaph on Wood Street. Photo by Caroline Sealey
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Different I carefully pick out my outfit, worried about my math test. You quickly throw on your uniform, worried that today might be the last. Both of us are anxious and afraid. I hop in my silver Hyundai to go to school. You quickly shuffle into a tiny, cramped tank to go to the battlefield. Both of us are going to places we’d rather not be. I plop down in my seat at school, wishing I was at the beach. You get into ready position, wishing you were safe at home. Both of us are feeling sorry for ourselves. I get told to start my sixpage math test. You get told to take cover. Both of us are shaking with fear. I finally complete the last question on my test. You are pushing the enemy back. Both of us are getting close to the end. Me and my classmates file out the door. You and your fellow soldiers stand up in disbelief. Both of us are overjoyed.
Yes. I think to myself, the day is done. Yes. You think to yourself, we have won. Both of us have won our battle. But your battle was different than mine. You risked your life so that I can be free and go to school. We are the same, but very different.
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Who is right? As Remembrance Day approaches we remember those who went to war and never came home. We remember also the words of Jesus to one of his followers who drew his sword to protect Jesus from the temple guards and in defending Jesus cut off the ear
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of the high priest’s servant. Jesus warned that those who ‘live by the sword will die by the sword.” (Matthew 26:52) and he urged his follower to put away the sword. He ridicules those who came, sword in hand, to arrest him asking them: “Am I leading a rebellion that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Everyday I sat in the temple courts teaching and you did not arrest me. But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.” It seems that followers of Jesus as well as the temple guards only knew one way of dealing with opposition and the struggle for power and that was by violence. They assumed that the only way to settle differences was through violence. Most people still act like they believe
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that might is right whether they act out violence in physical, emotional or spiritual ways. Christians have over the years had two main understandings of what the heart of Jesus wanted. Some use the text quoted above as evidence Jesus wanted his people to completely forsake all kinds of physical violence and emphasized that Jesus was the prince of peace and his kingdom a kingdom of peace and they conclude his followers will be pacifists. Other followers are reminded that he is also the prince of righteousness and that he commands us to resist the devil. The apostle says when we actively resist the evil one he will flee from us and we will be able to live in a land of justice and righteousness. They also remind us that in Matthew 10:34–36, Jesus said He had come at this time not to bring peace to the earth,
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stay in the game. Drayton scored again late in the second for a momentary two goal lead, but Missionary responded again with a goal. A back and forth third period produced seven goals and left the game tied. The Bults line carried the
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people Christians of all persuasions believe that inherently war is undesirable and part of the evil that has infested the ‘good’ world that God created and intended to be a place of security, beauty, and joy but which by our own human disobedience has been sadly messed up. So all Christians agree we should seek to be at peace with all men but should never forget that Jesus warned we will be hated for His sake. Because those who reject Him hate Him, they will hate His followers as well. And what is our response? I suspect both pacifist and those who go to war are right. Both bear witness to God. One group emphasizes devotion to the prince of peace even when they must bear persecution and to brutality and abuse “turn the other cheek.” They are bearing witness to Jesus the peacemaker. Those on the other hand
who stand up to resist the tyranny of evil and seek to establish justice in the world also bear witness to the Lord of Hosts (translated also as Lord of the armies). They too put themselves in harms way for righteousness’ sake and work to establish the kingdom of peace and righteousness. Both point to the coming kingdom of God that Jesus taught us to pray for. One thing is certain: A true disciple must take up his cross and follow Jesus (Matthew 16:24). He must be willing to face death, like a criminal carrying his cross to his own execution. In so doing, we find that those who are willing to lose their lives shall find them in life eternal. As we seek how Jesus desires us to act in the time and place he has placed us may we have the boldness to take our stand with the one who died for us.
Drayton plays to draw with Missionary DRAYTON 6 MISSIONARY 6 This high-scoring game had Drayton in the lead but Missionary always staying close. Drayton scored twice late in the first period but Missionary responded in the dying seconds with a goal to
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Missionary offence. Curtis Bults scored five of the six goals. Dustin Bults scored the other goal and assisted on three. Dylan Bults earned two assists. Single assists went to Pat Landman and Brady Franklin. Drayton answered with the Mohles. Jason and Darren Mohle each scored a pair of goals. The remaining two goals were secured by Read Shantz and Eric Deckers who also earned two assists. Other assists went to Scott Nieuwland (2), Rob DeWeerd, Aaron Keunan, Brent Mulder, Dave Mulder and Read Shantz. LISTOWEL 1 BETHEL 0 A pretty goal by Brad Gratz midway through the first gave Listowel the only goal of the game. A heads-up pass by Curtis Wagler sent Gratz in on net. Gratz skated across the crease and knifed the puck into the net with a back
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hander. FLORADALE 4 COMMUNITY 2 Floradale took an early lead; scoring on their first two shots on net within the first 90 seconds of the game. Tim Martin scored with a low wrist shot and Clinton Dechert blasted a low slap shot, assisted by Willis Martin. Floradale added two more goals in the opening minute of the second period. Javon Martin and Greg Martin scored the goals. Assisted by Braeden Gingrich and Tim Martin. Community finally lit up the scoreboard to start off the third period. A screened shot from the point by Colin Snyder gave Community the power play goal. Assisted by Delmer Frey and Ryco Martin. Community grabbed another goal shortly after. Kevin Gingrich rifled a slap shot into the webbing to edge his team closer, assisted by Tony Martin. The comeback was cut short however, as Floradale pushed back to hold on for the win.
Live2Lead encore presentations set PALMERSTON – Launchit Minto is planning two encore presentations of the recent Live2Lead event. On Oct. 7, Launchit, a business incubator program operated by the Town of Minto, hosted a leadership development simulcast event featuring world class experts, which was broadcast in over 30 countries, at the Norgan Theatre in Palmerston. The encore events will be held Nov. 15 at the Mount Forest Sports Complex, from 6:30 to 9:30pm and Nov. 22 at the Norgan Theatre from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Cost to attend is $40. Anyone interested should contact Launchit Minto at 519-510-7400 or info@ launchitminto.com.
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Society hosts district gathering DRAYTON - “What an awesome day,” was one of many positive comments heard at a recent meeting hosted by Mapleton Buds and Blooms (MBB). Mapleton Buds and Blooms belong to the Ontario Horticultural Association which is divided into 19 districts and has a membership of more than 28,000 people. The organization belongs to District 7, which represents 14 societies in Wellington and Dufferin. It was Mapleton Buds SEE MAPLETON » 8
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tax dollars to the township budget. If you are concerned about this, I would encourage you to go to the Township of Mapleton website and look for the proposed changes. Call or email your councillors and tell them your own situation and how this might impact your farm and your future plans, write a letter to the township and attend the next public meeting on this issue. There is no posted public meeting on the township site as of Monday morning. I realize this is the very busy time of year, but input is needed to make sure that our township makes the right decisions and is well informed when they make that decision. Liz Samis, Mapleton
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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: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, 7275 Sideroad 16 Council Chambers Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as East Part Lot 7, Concession 2, Maryborough, with a civic address of 8450 Concession 3. The property is approximately 40.4 hectares (100 acres) in size. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject land to allow for an Agricultural Commercial use. The property is currently zoned Agricultural with special exception 31.207, which permits a dog kennel and garden suites on the property. The applicants are proposing to build an accessory building where farm equipment sales and repairs would be conducted. 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. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of 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 Mapleton the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
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MAINLAND, Ray Wilson; Peacefully at Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home, Fergus on Monday, October 31, 2016 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Daisy (nee Turner) Mainland of Fergus. Dear father of Mary (Gord) Dingman of Elora and Tom (Jill) Mainland of Kincardine. Cherished grandpa of Tara (Spencer) Mainland Tudor of Tiverton. Extra proud great grandpa of Bingham. Survived by sisters-in-law Velma Mainland of Stratford and Verna
Mainland of Guelph. Predeceased by son Peter Mainland and brothers Leonard and James Mainland. To honour Ray’s wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation is at the Crawford Funeral Chapel, 243 George St., Arthur on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private funeral and interment will be held at a later date. Remembrances to the Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home or a Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by Ray’s family. www.heritagefuneralhomes.ca
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Clarence Rozema Who passed away November 6, 2007 Down the path of memories, we softly tread today. Our thoughts are always with you, as life goes on its way. We cannot halt the hand of time, or live again the past. But in our hearts are memories, that will forever last.
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Notice to Ratepayers THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE 2016 FINAL TAXES FOR ALL PROPERTY CLASSES ARE DUE
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Taxes may be paid at the following locations: • Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac • at most Financial Institutions or • by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions. There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted.Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
Celebration - Jean Dobben cuts a cake (below) created in celebration of the Mapleton Buds and Blooms 90th anniversary, as from left: Lukas Dobben, horticultural society president Jo Houston and past presidents Hannah Veld, Clara Bauman, Renske Helmuth, and Dorothy Noecker, look on. Submitted photo
Mapleton Buds and Blooms host OHA District 7 meeting in Drayton » FROM PAGE 7
NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS:
RAKING LEAVES
The Township of Mapleton reminds all residents that raking leaves onto a public roadway has the potential to create dangerous driving and walking conditions and block storm water catch basins causing flooding and property damage. Please, compost or mulch your leaves – return nutrients to the soil and help keep leaves out of County landfill sites. Let’s work together to keep Mapleton safe and healthy.
NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS
WINTER PARKING Pursuant to Township of Mapleton By-law 5000-05, Section 9.10, please take notice of the following prohibition:
• No person shall park a vehicle upon a highway or on a municipal parking lot between the hours of 2 and 6 am of any day during the months of November, December, January, February and March of any year.
and Bloom’s turn to host the fall meeting of District 7. The venue was the Drayton Christian Reformed Church hall. Nearly 100 members of District 7 were ready to begin the meeting at 9:30am. The judge was already busy studying the cut flowers, designs, and plants that were entered in the flower show, trying to discern which one should get a ribbon. Donna Hirtle and Hanna Veld both entered impressive paintings, organizers report. Jo Houston entered a little red wagon decorated with sunflowers. There were many entries that showed designing talent and green thumbs. Dorelene Anderson, past District 7 director, welcomed everyone to the meeting. Mayor Neil Driscoll was introduced and welcomed everyone to Drayton. He brought congratulations to Mapleton Buds and Blooms for their 90th anniversary. “We will proudly display the plaque Neil presented
to us on behalf of Mapleton. Thank you,” organizers state. Several draws were held throughout the day for prizes. Mapleton Buds and Blooms expressed thanks for the prizes and donations that were provided by individuals and businesses for the draws and for the gift bags handed out. Donors included: Blooming Dale’s, Dobben’s Hardware, Drayton Edge Theatre, Festival Mutual, Lee Valley Tools, Mapleton’s Organic Dairy, Mar-Span Home Hardware, Ploughman’s Choice, Royal Bank, and Studio Factor. Each gift bag included a few official tulip bulbs for Canada’s 150th anniversary. Members were suprised with a special visit from Jean and Lukas Dobben. They
have been active members of Mapleton Buds and Blooms for many years. Members applauded because it was their 61st wedding anniversary. Jean cut the beautiful cake made by Hannah Veld to celebrate MBB’s 90th anniversary. Members heard from two speakers. In the morning Ted Zarudny from the Communities in Bloom project spoke. Members learned many interesting things about this program, which involves more than just planting a lot of flower gardens. There are different areas such as checking if the community is tidy, what it is doing for the environment, how its heritage is preserved, etc. Categories are judged with a bloom rating with five blooms being the highest. Vic Palmer spoke in the afternoon on Trees: Life and Death and Between. He shared information about trees in general and also on specific trees, regarding their health and growth and what kills them.
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY PROVISIONS: Any person violating any provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine, pursuant to the provisions set out in Part II of the Provincial Offences Act.
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The Township of Mapleton has a fantastic opportunity designed to increase your community exposure and provide active affordable fun for everyone with the Public Skate Sponsorship Program. We feel that the most important aspect of our program is that it allows all individuals, including those who do not participate in organized ice activities, an opportunity to come out for a free skate and enjoy the use of our facilities. Individual public skates can now be sponsored for $79.00 per hour Non-Prime or $103.32 per hour Prime excluding taxes. We will take requests for preferred dates and times for your sponsorship, on a first come basis. Call Sandra Good, Arena Manager at 519.638.3333 for more information!
CALL SANDRA GOOD, ARENA MANAGER AT 519.638.3333 FOR MORE INFORMATION!
IMPORTANT DATES Tuesday, November 8, 2016 7:00pm Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, November 15, 2016 6:00pm Mapleton Youth Action Council, Drayton Library Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:00pm Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, December 6, 2016 6:00pm Mapleton Youth Action Council, Drayton Library
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