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Big contribution - Trees for Mapleton has received a five-year commitment of $100,000 in funding from Conestogo Wind LP, parent company NextEra Energy Canada. Pictured at a cheque presentation on Nov. 14 are, from left: Trees for Mapleton chair Liz Samis and committee members Paul Day and Gary Van Ankum, NextEra Energy Canada’s Derek Dudek and Doug McIntosh, Mapleton councillor Neil Driscoll and Conestogo Wind Energy Centre wind technician leader Jason Seelmann. submitted photo

NextEra makes five-year $100,000 donation to Trees For Mapleton MAPLETON - The township is about to get greener, with thousands of trees sprouting across the community as a result of a new partnership between Mapleton and Conestogo Wind LP, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Canada. Through the five-year agreement, approved by Mapleton council on Sept. 24, Conestogo Wind will contribute $20,000 annually toward the Trees for Mapleton program. “This investment represents an important contribution to the program,” said Liz Samis, chair of Trees for Mapleton. “The financial support will go a long way toward our goal of enhancing Mapleton’s tree cover. We will use this contri-

bution in a way that will benefit all residents in the township. “More and more often I hear people commenting on the tree cover and windbreaks we have in this township - not only does it beautify our community, but the benefits of planting provide both short-term and long-term gains, particularly in helping farmers adapt to climate change.” Mark Funk, forestry specialist for Trees for Mapleton, said, “I’m excited about this opportunity to improve Mapleton’s landscape with the addition of more trees. In addition to the economic and environmental benefits of trees - creating oxygen and sequestering carbon - trees add to the aesthetics of the area. Trees for Mapleton

and the township will work to make sure these trees get planted in locations that will benefit everyone.” Doug McIntosh, regional wind site manager for NextEra, said, “We believe in actively participating in the communities in which we operate, beyond simply investing in renewable energy projects. “Supporting initiatives such as the Trees for Mapleton program gives us the opportunity to help communities realize local priorities. We look forward to our partnership with the Township of Mapleton, which will support our mutual goal of creating a greener and more sustainable community.” Trees for Mapleton is an Continued on page 5

Township agrees to maintain county road by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township has agreed once again to provide winter maintenance on a portion of a county road in the township. However, council has asked staff to investigate associated liability risks. At the Nov. 12 Mapleton council meeting, public works director Larry Lynch reported the county requested the township carry out winter operations (plowing, sanding and routine patrolling) on Wellington Road 45 through the Village of Glen Allan. Lynch noted the township has handled the task for a number of years. “We are once again requested to carry out the same duties in 2013/2014 at a compensation rate of $5,800/km,” Lynch stated in his report. “The pe-

riod of maintenance would run from Nov. 15, 2013 up to and including April 8, 2014. The compensation amount takes into account the estimated cost of equipment; time to carry out winter operations, fuel, maintenance and so on.” The report estimates the township will receive $44,080 for maintaining the 7.6km stretch of road. Lynch provided a summary of costs over the past six years, indicating compensation from the county has risen to its current level from $3,000/km and a total of $22,800 in 2007-08. “With a contract on this, do we assume liability for these roads?” asked councillor Mike Downey. “I don’t believe we do,” responded Lynch, noting the

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township contracts out maintenance of some municipal roads, but retains liability. Mayor Bruce Whale noted the township would be required to ensure the roads are maintained to standards. “If there’s an accident on one of these roads. Do we have the documentation to back up our services?” Downey asked. “I would say at this point probably not,” replied Lynch. Whale said, “It’s a good point. Let’s clarify it with the county.” Lynch agreed to question county operations manager Paul Johnston on the subject of liability. Council approved the report and agreed to accept the maintenance contract at the offered level of compensation.

by Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD - One estimate pegs the potential cost of new washroom facilities for the ballpark here at more than $87,000. However public works director Larry Lynch said staff will look for savings in the construction process to lower that figure. Lynch provided Mapleton council with a preliminary design and cost estimate for the facility at the Nov. 12 meeting. “For some time now staff have been dealing with complaints regarding the poor condition of washroom facilities at Maryborough Park,” Lynch stated. “This block building structure is grossly undersized, poorly laid out and has become a favorite target for vandalism.” Noting staff have upgraded toilets and sinks, and repainted, enhanced lighting, and added an accessible washroom, Lynch states, “the fact remains this facility is outdated and no longer meets the requirements for this busy facility. Two additional portable units are rented annually to facilitate usage requirements.”

Earlier this year, council directed staff to initiate design of new washrooms. After looking at facilities in other municipalities and assessing the appropriate site in Moorefield, it was determined enlarging the current concession facility to accommodate washrooms was the best opportunity to centralize the facility for all park users, Lynch said. He pointed out the food service area would also be enlarged in the proposed design. Staff have met with the Moorefield Athletic Association, which Lynch said likes the proposed location. Lynch provided council with a first draft of the proposed washroom facility, designed by Moorefield resident Ben Dobben, a member of the local Optimist Club. Lynch also provided an estimate to construct the facility - at a price of $87,857. “This design has not been vetted through our building department yet and, of course, we will look at every opportunity to reduce costs,” Lynch noted. He recommended pro-

ceeding with construction of the foundation this fall and requested council direction to proceed. He pointed out there have been discussions with the Moorefield Optimists regarding a financial contribution from the club, but no formal agreement at this point. He also noted the township would save the cost of renting portable washrooms once the new facility is built. Councillor Jim Curry stated he would like to see a financial plan in place to “see where the funding is all going to come from,” before proceeding to the construction phase. However, councillor Mike Downey pointed out getting the foundation in place this fall would help avoid interfering with activities at the park next season. “If you plan on early spring, your going to foul up the whole ball season. If you get the foundation in this fall, the whole process moves up by a year,” said Downey. Council received the report for information and directed Lynch to update council on the project at the next meeting.

Mapleton to appeal lagoon assessment by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON The township plans to appeal an increased tax assessment on its lagoon property. On March 25 deputy treasurer Teresa Armstrong submitted a request for reconsideration to appeal the new assessment for the two roll numbers that apply to the lagoon. At the Nov. 12 council meeting, Armstrong reported the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) decided the roll numbers could be consolidated as the properties have the same use and are under the same ownership. This resulted in one of the properties being assessed at zero, while assessment on the other property was

increased by 316 per cent. “MPAC has advised that the increase is due to the fact that sewage lagoons are typically assessed at the full industrial land rate and historically lagoon lands have had very low assessment and they are fixing them as they come across them,” Armstrong stated. “As this property was subject to a sale and consolidation, it triggered MPAC to look at the property codes and the assessment. MPAC has also advised that ownership of the land is not taken into consideration when they value a property. Our argument is these properties should not be valued at full buildable industrial land rates due to the use and [that] they will not be exposed to

open market sales and would not sell for the current value amount.” Armstrong added “other municipal buildings are exempt.” She continued, “I have spoken with Emma Reddish, our property tax analyst with the County of Wellington, and she also agrees that we should appeal this assessment.” “It’s a big impact for us,” finance director Yufang Du told council, explaining the change would cost the municipality an additional $76,000 between now and 2016. “We want to do whatever we can to try and keep that reasonable,” said Mayor Bruce Whale. Council voted unanimously to appeal the assessment.

Lapsed water heater lease results in refund by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township has some extra cash in its arena reserve fund as a result of a staff investigation into what turned out to be a lapsed lease for a water heater at the facility. Finance director Yufang Du explained at the Nov. 12 meeting that council had previously directed staff to look at the options for buying or renting the water heaters at the

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PMD Arena. Staff conducted the investigation and found the lease expired four years ago for one of the hot water heaters, but the company continued to charge the rent. “We recently received a $5,467 refund from Reliance as the result of this investigation,” Du stated in her report. Council accepted Du’s recommendation to place the refund in the PMD Arena reserve fund.

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Du noted it would offset the recent expenditure of $3,254 from the reserve for facility booking software and help maintain the reserve at an adequate level. Council members commended staff for their efforts, which resulted in recovering the funds. “This is money coming in anyway, and that’s a good thing,” commented Mayor Bruce Whale.

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Musical masters - Area music students showed off their talents at the Nov. 22 festival in Palmerston. ABOVE: Students included, back row from left: Meagan Roth, Rebecca Gray, Ashton Zimmerman, Roselyn Metzger, Selena Knarr and adjudicator Joanne Bender. Front: Beth Abel and Gena Koetsier. RIGHT: Adjudicator Sharon Johnston posed with younger participants at the festival, including, from left: Alaia Brown, Abbi Mettler, Gerrit Klaassen, Orrin Tamlyn, Emma Westendorp and Jorja Jane Kirkpatrick.

Celebrating 29 Years of Canada Music Week PALMERSTON - Musicians across Canada celebrated Canada Music Week from Nov. 17 to 23 - including several local music students. A group of local piano teachers believe that sharing current Canadian music with their students is inspiring and important. The committee of teachers consists of Tanis Cowan, Laura Gray, Anne Grobbo, Marg Livermore, and April Martin, Pauline Horst, Heidi Martin and Susan Foster. In early October nearly 200 entries of piano solos, ensembles and compositions were received. The festival took place at the Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church on Nov. 22. This year Canadian composer and teacher, Joanne Bender from Waterloo, and pianist, harpist and teacher Sharon Johnston from Goderich attended to adjudicate. In addition to performing, students could also compose a piece, create a poster featuring a Canadian composer, and design a cover for the programs. Students were supported by the community with scholarships. The following generous donors

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Council agrees to engage consultant to conduct tax recovery audit by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here has agreed to engage a Toronto firm to conduct a tax recovery audit in an attempt to find savings in the amount owed by the municipality to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). At the Nov. 12 meeting, finance director Yufang Du explained that as a result of a CRA tax (GST/HST) audit for the period from Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2012 the municipality is required to pay $10,916 to the CRA. “It appears as though we really haven’t been doing things too good on the HST, if we owe $11,000,” commented

councillor Mike Downey. Du noted the township is still awaiting a final report from the CRA to confirm the amount. At council’s direction, staff contacted three tax consultants to discuss opportunities for tax recovery. Du reported proposals were received from two companies, Fairtax and Collins Barrow. Du stated both Collins Barrow and Fairtax provided good references and both had found savings for other municipalities in the past. She noted Fairtax is a relatively young and fast-growing company specializing in tax recovery, while

Collins Barrow is a reputable and large company which provides wide range of accounting and financial services. Smaller company preferred “In my opinion I’d like to deal with a smaller company that specializes in tax recovery,” said Du, indicating her preference that council engage Fairtax. Both companies, she noted were Toronto based. Although Collins Barrow does have an office in Elora, she said the municipality would be dealing with personnel from Toronto on a job of this nature. “Personally, I have an issue if we’re not going with Collins

Barrow, because we wouldn’t even be discussing this if it wasn’t for them,” stated Downey, who noted the company also supports the municipality through arena board advertising. Fairtax’s proposal indicted the company would charge 35 per cent of the first $150,000 recovered and 25% per cent of all remaining amounts recovered, while Collins Barrow’s would charge 35% of all amounts recovered. Both companies indicated there would be no charge if they were unable to recover money for the township. Members of council noted

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third parties and overpayment of customs duties during last four years. Council approved a resolution, moved by councillor Neil Driscoll and seconded by councillor Andy Knetsch, to engage Fairtax to conduct the audit.

Whale to speak to diners on farming technology DRAYTON - Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale will be the special guest speaker for the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence monthly dining program on Dec. 6. The event will be held at 12pm at the Drayton Reformed Church (74 Wellington Street South). The public is invited enjoy a hot meal and hear Whale talk about what could be the farm operation of the future. Whale’s talk will focus on harvesting another by-product of livestock farming called biogas. “We can take this greenhouse gas by-product and turn it into fuel or electricity, but do we have the political will and ingenuity to make it happen?” states a press release from the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence. “Mapleton is an innovative

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by Kelly Waterhouse FERGUS - Senior students in Centre Wellington District High School’s (CWDHS) social justice class brought home a relevant message to their peers on Nov. 25, the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. “It’s a deeply-rooted problem,” said Caleb Innes, one of three students involved in the class project, along with Julia Trottier and Justine Rajtek. “It’s a heavy issue but we want to make people aware,” said Trottier. Innes added. “Because it is more of a hidden issue, the abuse of women isn’t seen as an issue. Even locally, it’s not seen as an issue.” Innes’ research on the United Nations statistics and efforts to communicate the nonviolence message explained the importance of educating future generations. “The United Nations was very clear. The only way for violence against women to end is to educate young people now that it’s not okay. You have to target youth,” Innes said, noting it was important to have male students understand the message. The group also created a series of public-service type messages that were broadcast to students during class announcements. “We’re doing announcements to try and raise awareness in the school,” said Trottier. She noted the goal was to stick to statistical information, including the fact that half of the Canadian female population has suffered some form of abuse, be it physical or sexual abuse, in their lifetime. “One of the difficulties of doing this at the school is to have it come across in a way that doesn’t offend anyone,” said Innes. “With our announcements we stayed away from expressing opinions and stuck to statistics.” The students will also be showing two United Nations videos on the issue to their so-

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Taking care of business As higher profile governments across the land focus on digging their way out of embarrassing scandals, it’s good to see evidence local government’s focus continues to remain where it should: on ensuring taxpayers’ money is properly looked after. This week’s Community News contains three examples of proper oversight that have, or should, result in savings to taxpayers. In once instance Mapleton council agreed to engage a consulting firm to conduct a tax recovery audit in an attempt to find savings in the amount owed by the municipality to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It seems, through the intricacies of the accounting process, opportunities for refunds or reductions in taxation for many municipalities are sometimes overlooked. This process will help the municipality determine if they are among those with money owed. If not, under the terms of the agreement with the consultant, it costs the municipality nothing - a can’t lose proposition. The township is also planning to appeal an increased assessment on the municipality’s lagoon property. A 316 per cent increase in assessment could result in additional costs of more than $75,000 to the township between now and 2016. Mapleton’s argument - that these properties should not be valued at full buildable industrial land rates due to their use, and that they will not be exposed to open market sales and would not sell for the current value amounts - sounds reasonable and could well result in a reduction in assessment and savings for taxpayers. And finally, an amount of cash, albeit small, was recovered when Mapleton staff, in the course of investigating whether renting or buying provided the best value, discovered they were still being billed for rental of a water heater after the lease on it had expired. The refund of nearly $5,500 will be placed in the PMD Arena reserve fund and will more than offset some recent spending on facility booking software by the township. Like all levels of government, Mapleton council and staff deal with a lot of distracting issues not always related to the provision of core services, so it’s good to see the details in this area being looked after. Compare that to the City of Toronto, where the local council has been distracted for the past six months, and completely consumed for the last four weeks, in dealing with Mayor Rob Ford’s serial improprieties and in attempting to rein in his ability to impact municipal decision making. Or contrast it with the goings on in Ottawa, where staff in the Prime Minister’s Office, Conservative party officials and a number of Senators, appear to have devoted much of their recent time to covering up allegations Senator Mike Duffy submitted fraudulent expenses claims. The situation is all the more mystifying because one would think it would have been not only more honest, but politically more palatable, to simply let the audit of Duffy’s expenses continue and let him reimburse taxpayers from his own funds or explain why he couldn’t, or wouldn’t, than to engage in a complicated cover-up. Have none of these people seen All the President’s Men? Seldom will simple determination to do a good job make headlines, but it deserves recognition all the same – especially these days, when operating effectively is sometimes confused with not getting caught. Patrick Raftis

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NOTICE PROVISION TO AMEND FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW

November 29, 2013 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.

Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

TAKE NOTICE, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton intends to set Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges for services provided. The revised Fees and Charges By-law will be presented at the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 7:00 p.m. 7275 Sideroad 16. Any person who has notified the Clerk Patty Sinnamon at the above address, no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2013 shall be given an opportunity to make representation with respect to this proposed Fees and Charges By-law Amendment. Any written submissions received will be read at the Council Meeting. A copy of the by-law will be made available by Thursday, December 5, 2013 without charge from the Township of Mapleton Administrative Office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 during normal office hours. Alternatively, the by-law may be viewed on the Township web-site (www.mapleton.ca). INTERESTED PERSONS may attend this meeting and/or make written or verbal representation, either in support of or in opposition of the fees and charges.

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MANDATORY WATER METER PROGRAM Q: Does everyone have to have a water meter? A: Yes, every home and business must have a water meter installed. New homes will purchase their meter. Q: Does the meter have to go in my house? A: The meter must be installed in the house, on your incoming water service. The meter will be read by radio frequency, so no one will need to enter your home or property after the installation unless the meter requires maintenance. Q: When will the metered rate take effect? A: All new meters are expected to be installed by January 1, 2014. The Township is intending to monitor and analyze data collected from metering for a period of time after installation. You will continue to be charged only on the current flat rate until a decision has been made on the appropriate rate structure, within the next year.

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society 400 men from the shipwreck so food was in shot supply. During their 14-day stay on the island they had only a few potatoes and sea biscuits. The men were then moved by schooner to Pictou, detained there for a further 14 days, and finally taken to the Quebec quarantine grounds. Here, after a month of anxiety, when neither of them knew the fate of the other, Rev. Bee and his wife were united. Sadly, their son had contracted measles and died the day after landing in Quebec. The couple made its way to Peel and Wellesley, where Rev. Bee took up his duties to minister to the settlers in the townships. There is no account of where the Bees were housed. But one could assume they lived with various members of the congregation as was the custom of the time. Rev. Bee did report that “it was no small comfort to be placed among such kindhearted people.” Rev. Bee reported a revival service he held later in 1856 attracted a large gathering. He reported an unusual number

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spiritual and financial helper, a man of sound sense.” Whale was a “faithful local preacher and a useful layman and a generous supporter of the connexion.” How long Rev. William Bee was in charge of the Peel and Wellesley circuit was not recorded.

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reported how many class leaders and local preachers there were in his large circuit. Two local men were mentioned: William Sturtridge, who settled on Lot 9, Concession 11 in Peel Township, and Thomas Whale, who settled on Lot 10, Concession 11, Peel Township. Sturtridge was a class leader, a circuit steward and “a good

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the service, being at another congregation in his circuit, the local preachers would lead the Sunday service. It was usual for the minister of a circuit to have a schedule, agreed to by the local congregational leaders, showing when he would be preaching at each congregation. In this book it is not

FROM PAGE ONE initiative committed to increasing the tree cover throughout the township. The strategy includes wrapping every 100 acres with windbreaks, buffering all waterways with trees, wrapping all forest fragments with windbreaks, planting shelter belts around all farmsteads, linking forest fragments, and planting living snow fences. Trees for Mapleton is made up of local landowners and farmers working in collaboration with the Township of Mapleton, County of Wellington, Drayton Kinsmen Club and local conservation authorities to promote planting of trees in strategic locations in the township.

could lead in prayer and the congregational singing was unequal to any he had heard. He was impressed with how well they could sing and “in perfect tune.” Rev. Bee would have travelled to the many small congregations holding services where people gathered. When he was not available to conduct

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Trials of an early religious leader A book, published in 1904, reports on Old-time Primitive Methodism in Canada. Of particular interest to Mapleton is the story of one Rev. William Bee, who came to Canada to enter the ministry as a probationer. Rev. Bee, his wife and infant son sailed from England in 1956. He was given the Peel and Wellesley mission as his first assignment. After crossing the Atlantic, the ship, carrying the Bee family and some 600 others entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Here, in a heavy fog, the vessel ran aground on Bird Rocks. A passing vessel rescued the women and children, among them Mrs. Bee and their child, who were taken to the quarantine ground at Quebec. The men remained on the wrecked ship for another three days before they were picked up by two schooners and taken to Bryan Island, only a short distance from the rocks. Bryan Island had only two inhabitants. There were about

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By Laurie Langdon

What is the world supposed to be like? And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day (Ge 1:31 AV). Have you ever shown up in the middle of something: a movie, a building project, a job that’s already been started and you have to finish, an accident, a real-life situation in an amnesia attack? At the point that you showed up you became interested, but you were not entirely clear as to what was going on.

That is what happened to us. On our birthday we “showed up” in history. People were rushing about, buildings were being built, trains were making noise, the neighbor was mowing his lawn, people were taking vacations, wars were being fought and Dad was making eggs for breakfast. You arrived in the midst of it and now you had to figure out what was going on and what part you played in it. So, you started asking questions: Where did I come from and where am I going? Why am I here? What is the meaning of this? How do I get to where I’m supposed to be? Will it ever be complete? An understanding of where

we came from and where we are going brings our lives into proper perspective and enables us to establish healthy goals and live more fulfilling roles. Furthermore, answering the above questions will surely determine my self worth, become my prime motivator and control my mental, physical and spiritual health. So, if you could create a perfect community, what would it be like? Probably, the image we have of a perfect community is exactly the community that God actually created, and still plans to bring about. So what, actually, does “very good” mean?

Bethel, Drayton, Floradale win big in local church hockey league BETHEL 5 LISTOWEL 1 Bethel took a 2-0 lead after the first period. Mike Veens took a pass from Zac Bauman and slipped the puck into the open corner for the first goal. Shortly after a low snap shot by Kyle Martin gave Bethel the two-goal lead (assisted by Brandon Shoemaker). Listowel came back in the second period. A scramble at the Bethel net ended with a quick pass across the crease by Josh Shantz and a shot into the open corner by Andrew Jantzi. Both teams fought hard in the third period for the next goal. It was Bethel who was rewarded. Russ Shouldice fed a pass to Caleb Bauman who swung out across the crease and knifed a backhander into the opposite corner. Bethel added two more

goals in the final minutes. Tim Bauman and Martin set up Shoemaker for a tuck into the corner and Caleb Bauman snapped in a loose puck to finish the game. DRAYTON 11 MISSIONARY 3 Missionary skated hard into the game and earned the opening two goals in the first period. However, a seven-second spread late in the period had Drayton tie the game. Matt Duff and Scott Vandepas scored the goals for Missionary, assisted by Dave Scholten and Dave Arndt. Pat Landman scored both Drayton goals, assisted each time by Rob DeWeerd. Drayton owned the second period stacking up six unanswered goals. Then went on to add another three in the third. Landman added three goals

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for a total of five in the night. DeWeerd added a goal and an assist. Eric Deckers scored once and assisted on three. Mark Scholten added a pair of goals. Mark Timmerman scored once and assisted on two. Robyn Curry scored an unassisted goal. The lonely Missionary goal at the end of the game was scored by Steve Domitrovic, assisted by Dave Scholten and Duff. FLORADALE 11 COMMUNITY 1 Floradale wasted no time securing a lead earning a 3-0 lead at the end of the first period. Brendan Jefferson stormed the net and tucked in an unassisted goal to start things off - and then set up the next two goals. Tim Martin and Gary Martin each scored with low wrist shots (Andrew Martin also assisted). Floradale added two more, late in the second. Jefferson scored another unassisted goal then caught Ryan Martin with a pass skating in on net. A quick tip earned the goal. Six Floradale goals in the third put the game away. Gary Martin added another and Jefferson completed his hat trick. Nick Martin scored a pair and assisted on another. Dan Martin scored one and assisted on two. Tim Freeman rounded off the third period with a goal and an assist. Community connected for its goal midway through the third when Rick Brubacher stepped into a loose puck and scored. submitted by Willard Metzger

In this “very good” community, one that God creates, everything is right. There is perfect obedience as, through fulfillment of the new covenant through Christ, we experience a renewed heart and mind that we may have God’s law in our inward parts. Then the Holy Spirit comes upon us to indwell, fill, and teach. Further to this, Satan is bound, evil doers are cut off, and the wicked social, religious, economic, and political systems of the Satanic cosmos are liquidated. After that, instead of disunity, unanimity is such that we see eye to eye again. Then universal knowledge of the Lord eliminates the inadvertent (thoughtless) opposition to God’s will through ignorance. Finally, there is a wide-spread submission to the authority of Christ. As if this isn’t enough, in God’s “very good” commu-

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from oppression and people are living a very long time. Labor conditions, laws and compensations are more than favorable and economic prosperity is rampant. Light is increased and there is unified language. All mankind worship and live in the manifest presence of God. And, this condition lasts forever. So, I invite you on a journey to your destiny, a discovery of where you came from and where you are going. I call out to you to bring your life into proper perspective and offer you enablement to establish healthy goals and live more fulfilling roles. I invite you to discover your true worth, become motivated by a new power and be brought into mental, physical and spiritual wholeness and health. Simply enough, it all starts with these words: “God, if you are there ...”

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nity everyone is holy as Christ reigns over the nations of the earth from the throne of His holiness. Everyone knows, understands and speaks the truth and everyone is full of the Holy Spirit. Beyond this, “very good” also means that national and individual peace is paramount and the kingdoms of the world are unified under the reign of Christ. There is also economic prosperity, since nations no longer need to devote vast proportions of their expenditure on weapons. There is much joy, God’s glory is everywhere and everyone is living in true comfort. Everyone is receiving justice, there is full and adequate knowledge and no one is lacking for instruction. The curse of sin is removed, sickness is eliminated and the deformed are healed everywhere. Everyone is walking in protection, there is freedom

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Tree lighting set in Drayton

DRAYTON - The Santa Claus parade here is evolving into a Christmas festival of sorts. Following the parade (on Dec. 6 at 7:30pm), there will be a tree lighting ceremony at the Drayton fire hall. After the tree lighting, children can meet with Santa at the fire hall and enjoy holiday-themed food and drinks. There will also be a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; craft area and a mini Christmas market. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! !! ! !!

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