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Staff projects operations budget over-spending By Aryn Strickland
A sweet job - The Drayton Christmas Craft Show drew a crowd to the PMD arena on Nov. 16. Brooklyn Gray and her brother Cole help to clean up and enjoyed some of the leftover muffins (vendors at the show were treated to free coffee and muffins). Additional photos on page 4. Photo by Jennifer Goertzen
MAPLETON - Based on current calculations, officials here are projecting the township will overspend the 2019 operations budget by $123,891 by year’s end. The operations budget has been significantly impacted by legal fees associated with the township’s water and wastewater project and winter maintenance program, finance director John Morrison told council on Nov. 12. “I have assumed what I thought was a worst case scenario based on the ... first six months of the year, and then I’ve been projecting some of the summer trends so I hope I have a realistic number for you,” said Morrison. According to his report, council has spent $194,054 to
date on legal expenses associated with its water and wastewater renewal project. In April, council announced its plan to invite companies with applicable experience to invest in and propose solutions for, the township’s water and wastewater systems renewal. It is currently still in the RFP process. “The forecast assumed that by year-end the legal bill may be as high as $250,000,” states the report. “Should the RFP be awarded it is assumed that the successful proponent would reimburse the township for its legal expenses.” “If the successful proponent reimburses the township for those set legal costs, will that simply get added as an income say on next year’s budget?” asked councillor Michael Martin.
Mor rison replied, “Should there be a successful proponent they would probably have a receivable and then offset that expense. Otherwise, it would be a loss of this year, we won’t know before closing the books.” Staff have also assumed a deficit by year-end of $134,000 for winter maintenance. “Winter maintenance is already over budget this year and that’s because winter never ended last year and now it’s started early. So is that going to be a problem?” asked councillor Marlene Ottens. “It could well be a potential problem,” Morrison said. However, other programs and operations not exceeding the budget are helping to moderate this budget pressure. SEE OPERATIONS » 2
Cattle perish in Nov. 12 barn blaze on Drayton area farm By Chris Daponte MAPLETON – A local farmer is “devastated” after about 10 cattle perished and an implement shed was destroyed in a large fire here last week. But it appears things could have been much worse. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson said firefighters were called just after 8pm on Nov. 12 to the blaze on the 8th Line between Sideroads 16 and 17, near Drayton. the told Richardson Community News he could see large flames from about a mile away from the property,
so he called for help from the Minto department. About 30 firefighters from Mapleton and 20 from Minto’s Palmerston station responded. An implement shed containing “quite a bit of equipment” and large bales of hay was fully engulfed by flames when firefighters arrived. “There was no saving any of that,” Richardson said. The concern, he noted, was several barns immediately adjacent to the shed. “The shed is attached to a beef barn (that’s) attached to a poultry barn,” explained Richardson. “[The fire] was
starting to spread into the beef barn.” He said the owner, initially alerted to the blaze by a passerby, managed to free about 60 of the 70 cattle contained in the barn. They were later transported to other farms. About 10 cattle perished, Richardson said the day after the fire, stressing that is an early “rough estimate.” Five tanker trucks, three from Mapleton and two from Minto, shuttled water continually from Drayton to battle the fire, Richardson said. He added the fire is not SEE CATTLE » 2
Farm fire - About 10 cattle perished and an implement shed was destroyed in a large fire on Nov. 12 in Mapleton. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Lighting up Palmerston - Carolers from Palmerston Christian Reformed Church entertained the crowd on Nov. 15 as they waited for the countdown to 7pm and the lighting of Palmerston Lions Heritage Park for the Christmas season. RIGHT: Living window displays have become a tradition at Palmerston’s annual Christmas season kick off event, Light Up the Park. Palmerston Fair ambassadors and junior ambassadors, from left, Sophie Glendenning, Rebecca Dick and Madison Leitch, pose in a downtown window before beginning some Christmas crafts. Additional photo on page 3. Photos by Jennifer Goertzen
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Hoelscher has five-point night in Missionary win a shot into the empty net. FLORADALE 4 DRAYTON 2 Floradale scored two unanswered goals in the first. Greg Martin tucked the puck into the short side corner and Conner Bauman slipped the puck into the five hole. Assists were earned by Martin and Kendrick Frey. Both teams scored a goal in the second. Eric Decker scored on a breakaway for Drayton, assisted by Darrin Mohl. Greg Martin added his second for Floradale, assisted by Bauman. The teams each scored again in the third. Javan Martin feathered a shot
MISSIONARY 7 BETHEL 1 out-shot Missionary Bethel 17-4 in the first period to build up a 4-1 lead, then added one more goal in the second and two in the third. Jamie Hoelscher scored a hat trick and had two assists for a five-point night. Other Missionary goals were scored by Rick Robous, Pat Landman, Dave Scholten and Reid Shantz. Assists were earned by Devin McGuire (2), Matt Burnett, Bryan Deen, Pat Downey, Landman, Scholten and Shantz. Matt Martin scored the lone Bethel goal on an intercepted clearing attempt and
between the post and the pad for Floradale, assisted by Gary Martin. the jammed Decker puck under the pads for the Drayton goal. Mohl and Scott Nieuwland assisted. LISTOWEL 6 COMMUNITY 4 With 35 seconds left in the first period Community erupted for three quick goals. But a second period flurry by Listowel gave them five unanswered goals to take away the lead. The teams exchanged goals in the third, but the second period explosion gave Listowel the win. Phil Shantz scored a hat
trick to lead the Listowel offence. Mike Gingrich and Shayne Martin each had a goal and an assist. The final Listowel goal was scored by Braeden Gingerich. Travis Kuepfer earned a pair of assists. Others assists were collected by Trevor Kuepfer, Greg Bauman, Brad Gratz and Josh Shantz. The Community charge was led by Dustin Bults who scored a hat trick. Kevin Gingrich scored one and assisted on two. Other assists went to Tony Martin and Graham Wideman. - Submitted by Willard Metzger
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“Falls Prevention” Wednesday, November 27 • 12:00 p.m. Harriston United Church 57 Young Street W, Harriston Learn ways to increase your strength and mobility all from the comfort of your chair! Getting more active will reduce your risk of falling. Sandy Turner from the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team will lead us through a seated exercise demonstration that you can easily try at home. 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. If the buses in North Wellington are cancelled, so are our programs. Please register by calling 519-638-1000 or toll free 1-866-446-4546.
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Nov 23
Drayton Rotary 6th Annual Mapleton's Got Talent, 7pm at Drayton Festival Theatre, Donation Admission. Info: Lorrie 519-998-2154.
Nov 23
Christmas Market for Ramoth House at the Mount Forest & District Sports Complex, 10am3pm. Variety of craft & home party vendors. Baking table, chili lunch and/or hot dogs for sale.
Nov 24
Turkey Dinner at the Drayton Legion with all the seasonal trimmings. Christmas pudding. Adults: $15. 12 & under: free. Take outs available.
Nov 24
Jamboree at Palmerston Legion, 1pm, Roast Beef Dinner available at 5pm. Take out welcome by calling 519-343-3749.
Nov 29
Alma Optimist Beef BBQ, 5-7pm, Alma Community Centre.
Nov 29
Annual General Meeting for the Drayton Mapleton Ag Society. Drayton Ag Hall, 49 Elm St. Social: 7pm, Meeting: 7:30pm. Guest Speaker: Meagan Mechler (Recipient of Ag Society Scholarships). Topics: Ongoing renos, programs for fair & next years lottery. Info: Amy 519-993-2646.
Nov 30
Drayton United Church House Tour, 11am-4pm. Tour each home with it's own unique style of Christmas décor plus a self guided tour of the church. Tickets: $15 from Blooms on Main, Drayton/ Palmerston pickup: 519-498-5846. 12 yrs & older.
Dec 2
Challenge Euchre, 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion Upstairs Hall, $5/person, must bring your partner. Light lunch provided. All Welcome.
Dec 3
Christmas Dinner for Drayton and area Widows and widowers. 12:30pm at the Drayton Reformed Church. Info: Ann 519-848-3206 or Nancy 519-343-5372. RSVP no later than Sat. Nov 30.
Dec 4
Drayton Rotary Club meeting every first Wed. of the month. We meet at the Drayton Chop House: 6pm for supper & the meeting begins at 6:30pm. All Welcome. Info: Lorrie 519-998-2154.
Dec 5
Drayton Skating Club Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser, PMD Arena Hall, 5-7pm. $15 per meal incl. lasagna, salad, roll & dessert. Take out only.
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Musical duo - Juanita Wilkins and David Henman will be performing at Jemstones in Clifford on Nov. 22 at 6pm. Wilkins is a singer/ songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Clifford. She has released two full-length recordings of original material, Stronger and Four Corner Town. Henman, also a Clifford resident, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Originally from Nova Scotia, he was one of the founding members of April Wine. In 2010 Henman was inducted, along with past and former members of April Wine, into the Juno Awards Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Submitted photo
Cattle lost in Mapleton barn fire » FROM PAGE 1
considered suspicious, and his best guess is it started as a result of a combination of electrical failure and combustible materials. A damage estimate was not immediately available, but the implement shed and all its contents are a complete loss, and about half of the beef barn was severely damaged.
“Of course, they’re devastated with the loss,” Richardson said of the property owners. “They’re upset, but also very appreciative of the efforts of Mapleton and Minto firefighters … we saved a ton of buildings there.” Richardson said there were no injuries related to the blaze and firefighters left the scene at about 5am.
Operations spending projections up » FROM PAGE 1
“So we’re taking the learnings from this and putting it into our budget for 2020 and upping the numbers," said Mayor Gregg Davidson. "Seems like we might have to do that; it seems like we are going down that road using a little bit more materials,” he added. Variant items Environment services is
forecasted to be in a deficit position of $57,982. Salaries and benefits are also over budget, primarily due to an added $94,000 needed for winter maintenance. Conversely, planning and development services is trending as a significant savings this year for municipal drainage maintenance and upkeep; approximately $100,000.
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My first column appeared in November 2005. I compiled two annual local sighting lists from reader reports. One person saw a red-shouldered hawk. Status: Fairly common, private buteo from March to November. Rare winter resident. Summers from Sudbury/North Bay/Ottawa south to Lakes Erie and Ontario. Best time to see is spring/fall when perched on leafless trees. Northern birds migrate south to USA and Mexico, sometimes staying in Canada. They are classed as short-distance migrants. ID: chestnut red shoulders on otherwise dark brown upperparts; reddish underwing linings; narrow white bars on dark tail; barred reddish breast and belly; reddish undertail coverts. Bill: black with yellow base. Feet and legs: yellow with buff feathers, banded with rust reaching above feet. Head: buff with dark brown streaking. Eyes: dark. In flight: Roller-coaster flights with dives, slaps and glides. Young: streaked. Size: 48cm/16-24” long; wings 1m/40”. Habitat: mature deciduous or mixed forest woodlands and swamps. Often close to cultivated fields. Feeding: rodents, birds, snakes, frogs, insects. Prey sighted from fence post or telephone pole, caught after swooping attack or flushed followed by low flight. Voice: normally quiet, jay-like, loud, shrill scream, shrieking key-ah/kee-year call with downward inflection, sounded near nest. Jays are known to mimic Red-shouldered hawks. Nesting: platform, assembled by both sexes of leaves, feathers, sticks and twigs in mature deciduous tree, usually around creeks. Returns to same nest year after year. Status: least concern, little change over 20 years. Threat due to deforestation. Resources: Birds of Ontario, Lorimer, Audubon, Peterson, Stokes and Golden guides. Until next month, Susan Warren
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Council discusses 2.9% tax levy increase in draft budget By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON - Council discussed a minimum tax rate increase of zero per cent and minimum 2020 tax levy increase of 2.89% during the first draft budget meeting on Nov. 15. With a 2.89% increase, the total tax levy would be $8,032,345 - an increase of $225,616 from 2019. “At 2.89% the taxpayer would have the same tax burden as they did last year, on average,” finance director John Morrison told the Community News. Initially, Morrison presented council with a tax levy increase of 2.74% in an attempt to keep the rates close to the consumer price index, before opting to make his minimum recommendation based on the 2019 assessment growth. “Theoretically, it would be good practice that our tax rates never go lower than the assessment growth rate because at 2.74[%] we are going backwards not staying the same,” said Morrison. Capital budget
The capital budget for 2020 is projected at $5,946,100 and a total of $51,252,960 over the next decade. Total operating expenditures for 2020 are $13,142,280. Broken down by category, 49% is allocated to transportation services, 11% to environmental services, 11% to protection to persons and property, 11% to general government, 9% to recreation and cultural services, 5% to planning and development, 2% to health services, 1% social and family services, and 1% taxation. A major item on the capital budget is the water and wastewater “plan B” if the RFP process is ultimately unsuccessful. Plan B is currently budgeted for $2 million in 2020 for the pumping station, $2.5 million for the ammonia treatment reactor to reach 1,300 m3/day in 2023, and $1.5 million for phase two of the water tower in 2028. “Just to make the plan work from a capital point of view, we had to transfer about $6 million over the next 10 years,” said
Morrison. “And each one of these was assumed a 25-year loan at 2.26%.” Infrastructure funds According to Morrison’s presentation, staff also projects a roughly 30% decrease in reserve funds over the next 10 years. “The funding is decreasing over time. And that goes back to that sustainability,” he said. “It also goes back to the fact that I’m hoping we didn’t make many mistakes in terms of how we costed out some of those capital projects because they would be indicating, if we did, our ability to respond to something that’s unplanned.” However, a minimum increase to the tax levy of 2.89% would mean more money going into the reserves. “What you’re doing is providing healthier reserves as you move forward ... all that extra money would go directly into the reserves,” he said. Morrison added he thought it would be “wise” to separate the township’s
operational requirements and infrastructure requirements on the tax bill. “You could see a significant increase in the reserves ... moving forward means the same per-hundred-thousand dollar (tax) rate,” he said. “But it’s more clear to the taxpayers that this infrastructure is needed for our roads, this infrastructure is needed for probably the most critical investment that we have, which would be for the water and wastewater project that is needed over the next 10 years in order to enable the municipality to grow and the economy to diversify,” he said. Councillor Marlene Ottens supported the idea of separating out the items on the tax bill. “I definitely am in favor
since we obviously don’t have enough ... but I do like it when it’s visible in this manner not just tacked on a random increase. I think people are more willing to pay that if they know it’s specifically going to go to that,” she said. Councillor Michael Martin argued against the idea, saying that residents are able to see where money from taxes is going by coming to public meetings and reading through the budget online. “I think for this year I’m not really comfortable adding an infrastructure tax like other municipalities are doing,” said Martin. “We told people, for the last six years I’ve been here, what we’re doing with our money, right? And they can come out to the public
meetings or read the literature; it shows where all our money’s going, including reserves.” Mayor Gregg Davidson advocated for not discussing further increases to the tax levy until council and staff had the chance to present the draft budget to the public on Nov. 19. “I talked to a number of members of the community; they’ve actually told me, ‘Don’t go back to zero, go higher than that, because we have infrastructure needs to be done,’” said Davidson. Council supported Davidson’s recommendation to hear from residents at the Nov. 19 public meeting before discussing the tax rate and tax levy increase. Council plans to approve the budget on Nov. 26.
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Recognizing youth Once again it is time to start thinking about recognizing local youths for the work they do in their community. Each fall, the Ontario Community Newspapers Association invites nominees for the Ontario Junior Citizen Awards. Any resident of Ontario aged six to 17 is eligible to receive one of the awards. Nominees may be: - involved in worthwhile community service; - special young people contributing while living with a physical or psychological limitation; - individuals who have performed acts of heroism or bravery in the past year; - youths showing excellence in personal achievements; and - good kids who demonstrate a commitment to making life better for others and do more than is normally expected of someone their age. There are no doubt many who could think of a local youth deserving of consideration for such recognition. A quick review of back issues of the Community News might even turn up a few who have made headlines. Visit ocna.org/juniorcitizen for more information or for nomination forms. The nomination deadline for submissions is Nov. 30. Every nominee will receive a certificate of recognition and the final recipients will be invited to a special ceremony in the spring.
Hospital bazaar - The annual Palmerston Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar, held on Nov. 9 in the Palmerston and District Community Centre auditorium, featured a wide range of crafts and Christmas items, as well as home baking and a hot lunch. Submitted photo
Town engages new supplier for summer streetscape plant products By Patrick Raftis MINTO – With no local supplier available, the Town of Minto will purchase hanging baskets and planters for summer streetscapes from Huron Ridge Acres of Zurich. A Nov. 7 report to council from Minto landscape coordinator Paul Judge noted that in recent years Minto’s hanging baskets, cube planters and urn inserts have been grown and supplied by a Minto company, Countryview Farms Greenhouse and Nurseries. Judge noted the town has been informed the company won’t be supplying the items
for the 2020 season. “It’s a big change because we had a really good situation, but they wanted to retire,” commented Mayor George Bridge. The report notes similar businesses operating within the Town of Minto were approached to gauge their interest and ability to produce these items. “We were unsuccessful in locating such a business within the town at this time,” states the report. For the 2020 season staff investigated sources outside of the municipality, and received quotes from
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Listowel Greenhouses and Huron Ridge Acres. “Both of these growers have experience producing municipal hanging baskets and planters,” the report states. The report notes pricing received from both suppliers is comparable to costs for the same items in recent years. It’s not a big part of our budget, but it’s a big part of our impact that everyone sees,” Judge told council. “There is no written or verbal agreement with either business that a contract would necessarily extend beyond 2020.
“However, the intent is that a positive relationship is developed and that continuity may be established over multiple years.” The report continues, “Going forward, first consideration will be given to any business within the Town of Minto that should become a viable option to provide these items.” The town authorized staff to purchase the products from Huron Ridge Acres for the quoted price of $10,170 plus HST. The report indicates the price is within budget and lower than the competing quote of $15,820.
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Lions host carving contest CLIFFORD - The Clifford Lions Club held its annual pumpkin carving contest on Oct. 26 at the Clifford fire hall. Seven children under the age of 12 took part in the contest. Prize winners were: first, Allanna Douglas; second, Vada MacDonald; third, Ryper MacDonald. Other children who took part each received a toonie. The Clifford Lions thanked the fire department and also judge Laura Worsley.
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Digital downtown - A Digital Main Street program was launched on Nov. 8 at Harry Stone’s in Harriston. The Minto Chamber of Commerce and the Community Improvement Partnership of Hanover 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. From left: John Burgess, membership coordinator for the Minto Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Shawn McDonald, chamber executive member; Ethan Schwandt, Digital Service Squad Minto-Hanover; Randy Pettapiece, MPP Perth-Wellington; Kay Matthews, executive director of the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association; David Turton, deputy mayor of Minto; and Glenn Hall, Minto chair of LaunchIt Minto. Submitted photo
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Clifford Santa Claus Parade will feature lighted, musical floats CLIFFORD – Santa Claus is coming to Clifford. The Clifford Firefighters Association will host the annual Santa Claus Parade
in the village on Nov. 30. The event is set to begin at 7pm. During the parade, coffee, hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided by Miller
Insurance and hot cider and baked goods by Gramma Jo’s restaurant. Firefighters will be collecting food bank donations
along the parade route. Following the parade, cookies will be provided at Knox United Church and hot dogs and hot chocolate will be
served for those visiting with Santa at the Clifford firehall. Clown Val E. Joy will also be on hand at firehall. Parade participants are welcome with a lighted and musical parade entry. There is no entry fee or pre-registration but participants will be eligible to win prizes. Participants should arrive at the Clifford firehall (corner of Allan St. E., & Brown St.) prior to 7pm to join the parade.
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Building below the waterline A driving shed full of meticulously cleaned and waxed bright green farm vehicles is a thing of beauty. For some farmers such shiny tractors and combines help make the work of farming more enjoyable. However, clean and shiny tractors and combines are only as reliable and valuable as the more hidden attention that is paid to them:
aiming for a fourth solo circumnavigation. He had procured a schnazzy new sailing yacht christened Coyote which had all the latest and most expensive high tech design and navigation features. It was especially designed for speed, as Mr. Plant was entering a round-the-world solo race, and was capable of resisting extreme heeling (the leaning over of the boat because of wind-pressure on the sails) because of the 8,400 lb. (3,810 kg.) lead weight attached to the bottom of its 13
the maintenance and servicing of oil changes, lube jobs, filter replacements, tune ups, etc. I once heard of a farmer who burned up a field of straw when his badly maintained bailer overheated and set the straw on fire. Along a similar line, I recently became acquainted with the story of Mike Plant and his Coyote sailboat. Plant was an American sailor who in his day was one of only five people who had sailed solo around the world three times. In 1992 he was
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attention had been paid to what lay below the waterline, ie. ensuring that the boat’s most important element - its keel - would withstand the rigors of sailing the open ocean. Pastor Gordon MacDonald has written about this story in his book Building Below The Waterline and I thank him for the inspiration for this article. He uses the Coyote’s story as an analogy for Christian leaders, but it seems to me it is relevant for all of us. Even though we enjoy a way of life that has minimized suffering and need more than any society in the history of the world, all of us do/will still encounter storms in life. Just this morning we learned that our haleand-hearty sister-in-law has been diagnosed with cancer. Last week it was the funeral of a 63-year-old who out-ofthe-blue suffered a heart attack and died within minutes. When the inevitable storms of life bear down upon us, the seaworthiness of our ship/life will be sorely tested. If we have focussed our living primarily on the superficial, above the waterline stuff of life - pleasures, entertainments, status, possessions, good times - we will lack the stability of a wellbuilt and weighty keel that will keep us upright. Building a good, solid,
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