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Hockey Night in Mapleton - The Township of Mapleton staff and council got in the spirit of the season with a “hockey night� float at the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6. From left: deputy clerk Barb Schellenberger, councillor Michael Martin, administrative assistant Jaclyn Lewis, Mayor Neil Driscoll (aka Don Cherry), councillor Lori Woodham, Jack Driscoll, councillor Marlene Ottens, CBO Patti Wright and councillor Dennis Craven. The township also entered its hockey-themed float in the Drayton Christmas parade on Dec. 5. More Moorefield parade photos on page 12. photo by Jaime Myslik
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Mayor Neil Driscoll expressed optimism about the current four-year term as members of Mapleton Township council were sworn in at the inaugural meeting on Dec. 1. Driscoll will lead a completely different group than led the township last term, with four new councillors at the table: Michael Martin, Dennis Craven, Marlene Ottens and Lori Woodham. “I don’t think I could have picked a better group to work with. They seem to be open minded and ready to learn,� said Driscoll. In his inaugural address,
Driscoll noted maintaining and improving the infrastructure needs of a growing township will be among the challenges of this term. “It’s going to be our job to see that the infrastructure is kept up and we have to do it financially responsibly,� he stated. Martin said he was excited about the opportunity entrusted to the council by the people of Mapleton. “Our vision is that we will respect the people that elected us,� he said. “I think we have an excellent council,� commented councillor Dennis Craven. See photo on page 7
Local girl featured on Sunshine Foundation poster
Christmas wish - Devin Rock met with Santa and pondered what he wanted for Christmas following the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6. photo by Jaime Myslik
by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON Halle Detweiler is truly a role model to other children with disabilities. The 10-year-old Drayton resident was diagnosed shortly after birth with Caudal regression syndrome, which occurs in just one out of 100,000 live births and affects the lower body. Halle’s legs will not grow in proportion to the other parts of her body, confining her to a wheelchair. “It doesn’t matter what’s on the outside. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. You can do anything. I will always keep trying, no matter what,� Detweiler said. The KidsAbility Centre for Child Development in Kitchener approached Detweiler in April and asked if she would consider being part of the Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Lift Program. Not one to turn down an opportunity, Detweiler accepted the challenge. She and her mother Kim were billeted in a hotel the night before her flight to Florida. Early the following morning, April 22, Detweiler met with her “buddy,� Brittany Strauss, who accompanied Detweiler on the trip, along with 83 other children with severe disabilities or life threatening illnesses. The theme of the day was
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Poster girl - Halle Detweiler, 10, of Drayton, appears on an a poster campaign for the Sunshine Foundation. “Yes Day.� Almost everything the child wanted would be given or granted to them. Each child was carried onto the airplane by a designated firefighter. The plane flew out of Brantford Airport with a team of doctors, nurses and therapists on board. Upon arrival in Florida, the firefighters carried the children off the plane to security checks, performed on the air-
port’s runway. After breakfast the children were whisked off to Disney’s Magic Kingdom park. With hats, T-shirts and backpacks provided by various sponsors, Detweiler was given fast passes to anything she wanted to do. With no waiting in long lines, she had a full day at the Disney park. Back on board the plane by 9pm that night for the flight home, Detweiler said she was
tired and slept. For donors and volunteers, the program offers a special way to see months of hard work and planning realized in the happy faces of the children. Because of her involvement with the Dream Lift Program, Detweiler was approached by the Sunshine Foundation again this summer and asked if she would like to be the poster child representing the foundation for one year. She agreed and a photo session was arranged between the foundation and Kitchener photographer Melissa Hansma. The Sunshine Foundation also involved Detweiler’s parents Keith and Kim, as well as her siblings Sydney and Calvin, in the session. “I want other kids with special abilities to know about the Sunshine Foundation because of me being the poster girl. I want people to donate to help out,� Detweiler said. In the planning stage since mid-summer, Detweiler’s poster picture was to appear in the national debut of Ricardo magazine’s September issue (prior to this date Ricardo was published only in Quebec). Her photo did not make the publication’s debut, but she will be appearing in the December holiday issue. For information on the foundation call 1-800-4617475 or email info@sunshine.ca.
Overseas tournament experience discouraging for local snooker player ALMA – A Mapleton man has returned from an international snooker tournament with a sore arm and a renewed fondness for North American living conditions. Terry resident Alma
Davidson, the third ranked Canadian in the Masters Division (40 and up), represented Canada at the 2014 IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championships in Banaglore, India from Nov. 18 to 29.
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my cue for that match and lost it 3-0,� he told the Community News in an email. “The next morning I had a technicolour bruise from below my elbow and all the way up to the shoulder. The bleachers
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he went home for treatment. “You just couldn’t see up there so we all quit going up.� Davidson said Kitchener competitor Paul Flemming was hit by a motorbike on a busy Continued on page 7
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BETHEL 2 DRAYTON 1 Drayton scored from the opening face-off. Dave Mulder and Mark Scholten set up Brent DeKoning, who rang a shot off the inside of the post. The goal held until the middle of the third when Bethel scored short-handed. Zac Bauman and Matt Horst set up Mackenzie Bauman in the neutral zone. Bauman hit the blue line and blasted a slap shot along the ice to score. Bethel took the lead late in the game on a power play. Horst fed the puck to Bauman in the right corner and he snapped a hard shot along the ice to the opposite corner. COMMUNITY 5 MISSIONARY 4 Missionary started off with a quick goal early in the first period. Brady Franklin set up
Curtis Bults for a hard shot underneath the goalie’s pads. Community tied the game midway through the period. Cal Martin passed the puck from the back boards and Gerald Martin jammed it into the short side. Community went on to take the lead late in the period. A drop pass by Joe Clemmer gave Tony Martin a wide open shot into the corner, assisted also by Terry Horst. Community padded their lead to start the second. A scramble at the net ended with Cal Martin forcing the puck in, assisted by Ryan Martin. The two-goal lead evaporated, as Missionary stormed back for two goals to tie the game. Franklin jammed the goalie with a shot to the stick side and Dave Scholten blasted a shot
Schomberg that afternoon. Although Schomberg won 4-3 in overtime, Drayton received the Eleanor Henderson Award for Sportsmanship.
from in front of the net for the tying goal. Assists went to Matt Saunders, Scott Vandepas and Matt Freund. Missionary took the lead midway through the third. Scholten stepped into a loose puck, skated down the ice and drifted a rising shot over the blocker of Chris Stevens. Community came back to tie the game. Delmer Frey and Graham Wideman sent Clemmer down the ice with the puck and he slipped the puck into the corner. Community took the lead when Wideman moved the puck from behind the net and Clemmer jammed it into the corner for the win. FLORADALE 7 LISTOWEL 0 Floradale scored three in the first period to take an early
lead. Nick Martin drilled a shot from in front of the net for the opening goal. Corey Wideman and Brendan Jefferson each stormed the net and forced the puck underneath the goaltender for the next two goals. Assists were earned by Brandon Martin, Mike Martin, Josh Brohman and Ryan Martin. Listowel kept the scoreboard quiet through the second, but Floradale scored early in the third. Jefferson took a loose puck to the net and snapped a rising wrist shot into the top corner for the unassisted goal. Floradale added three more unanswered goals. Mike Martin scored a pair and Nick Martin scored once and assisted on two. Brandon Martin assisted on all three. Submitted by Willard Metzger
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Silver Stick finalists - The Drayton Juveniles played this past weekend, Dec. 4 to 7, in the International Silver Stick Tournament in Lucknow. They finished first in their pool with two wins and a tie, then defeated Newcastle 4-3 in the semi-final. This put them in the finals against Schomberg. In a close game, Drayton lost in overtime,4-3. As finalists, Drayton qualifies for the International Silver Stick in Mooretown to be held in January. Drayton also won the sportsmanship award at the tournament. Players are: Greg Allen, Tyler Bannerman, Dustin Bults, Zach Franklin, Colton Hoekstra, Jamie Hoelscher, Jason Joostema, Aaron Keunen, Nic Matheson, Andrew Martin, Greg Martin, Jason Mohle, Cameron Mohle, Zack Mulder (goaltender), and Todd Reiner. Coaching staff Gary Mohle, Harvey Bults, Darren Mohle, Matt Saunders, and Joanne Keunen. submitted photo
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Community effort for Evan continues
Team effort - A guest book, pictures of Evan Conway and raffle tickets for a signed and framed Pittsburgh Penguins jersey greeted supporters at a fundraiser for Evan held in conjunction with a blood donor clinic in Drayton on Nov. 24. Members of the Conway family joined with the community in support of Evan. The draw for the jersey, signed by the entire Pittsburgh team, will be held on Dec. 23. Tickets are available at The Chop House or by contacting Rick Richardson. photos by Caroline Sealey
Salon fundraiser - Family friend Heidi Dorscht and Olivia Conway attended a mini-manicure fundraiser at A Golden Touch in Drayton for Olivia’s brother, Evan, 2, who is battling leukemia. Crystal Dobben, owner, along with Heather Clemmer of Seven’th Day Nail Studio, raised $350 for the Conway family on Nov. 26.
Annual bonspiel raises $5,400 for Isaac Foundation to continue research into MPS VI
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PALMERSTON Organizers are pleased with the results of the 4th annual fundraising bonspiel for MPS VI, a rare, progressive disease caused by an enzyme deficiency. In 2011, Pam and Darren More’s son, Jasper, was diagnosed with MPS and family and friends have hosted numerous events, raising thousands of dollars in the intervening years. Once again the bonspiel, held at the Palmerston Curling Club on Nov. 21, was full with 16 teams out for fun, friendship and fundraising. Each team played two fourend games. There was also a silent auction and plenty of raffle prizes. “With the help of local business and personal sponsors, and of course all the people who came out to attend the event, we were very pleased to have raised over $5,400, which will go direct to The Isaac Foundation registered charity, where 99 per cent of all money brought in goes right back out to fund research projects to find a cure for MPS VI,” organizers state. Since Jasper was diagnosed at the age of two, he has been receiving weekly enzyme replacement therapy treatments.
Fighting MPS - The fourth annual bonspiel to raise funds to help the Isaac Foundation in its fight against MPS VI was held in Palmerston on Nov. 21. From left: front, MPS VI patients Isaac McFadyen and Jasper More; back, McKenna Iles, Syndney Iles, Andrew McFadyen, Darren More and Pam More. submitted photo
The treatments involve a two-hour drive from Palmerston to Children’s Hospital at the London Health Sciences Centre, and then a six-hour infusion treatment and a two-hour drive home. While it makes for a long
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venue, their time to help organize and operate the bonspiel and especially the people who came out to curl,” states the More family in a press release. Next year’s bonspiel is already planned for Nov. 20, 2015.
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“It was the Liberal Party of Canada that first gutted health care, Veterans Affairs, pensions, VIA Rail and many other ETHAN services in the RABIDOUX mid-90s all while slashing corporate taxes every year.” Rabidoux was born and raised in Stratford. He earned his BA (honours) in political studies from Queen’s University and his MA in journalism from Western University. He’s an award winning writer and broadcaster, vicechair of the Perth County Crime Stoppers, a board member of the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting, a member of the organizing committee for Stratford Winterfest and a volunteer at the local community food centre. More information can be found at www.voteethan.com or at www.ethanrabidoux.com.
THE DRAYTON YOUTH CENTRE THANKS THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIPS & SUPPORT Dr. Roof Ltd. Alva Cherrey Garage Ltd. Cherrey Bus Lines Inc. Flewelling Farm Service Ltd. Spruce Green Truck & Tractor Repairs Inc. Mar-Span Home Hardware Jack Financial Inc. Mornington Communications Ltd. Peel-Maryborough Mutual Insurance Co. Conestogo Agri Systems Ltd. Stirton Construction Ltd. Decision Drivers of Canada Woods, Clemens, Fletcher, & Cronin-Professional Corporation Rob DeWeerd Electric Inc. Royal Bank Drayton Branch Secure Insurance Solutions Inc. Spectrum Feed Services Ltd. Mapleton Contracting Ltd. C. Deen Electric Inc. Gleeson Electric Inc. Mapleton Flooring & Windows Paul Franklin Contracting Inc. Clean Field Services Inc. Tri-Mech Inc. AMI Attachments Inc. Tube-Line Manufacturing Ltd. Leroy’s Auto Care Inc.
Dray ‘N Way Plumbing Inc. Drayton Veterinary Services Martin Livestock Inc. Aveline Holsteins Ltd. Artech Millwrights Ltd. Nieuwland Feed & Supply Ltd. Scholten’s Landscape Inc. Moorefield Transport Doug Arndt’s Auto Body Shop Brouwer Service Centre Ltd. Craftsmen Hardwoods Inc. Wellington Construction Inc. C. Spaling Carpentry Ltd. Real Homework Earthscape Raynbow Signs G&H Small Engines Moorefield Excavating Ltd. Country Bait Ltd. Culp’s Lawn Care Creek Edge Farms Gerald Bowman Auctions & Appraisals Hair Daze Moorefield Diner Drayton Rotary Club Drayton Kinsmen Moorefield Optimist Club Township of Mapleton and PMD Arena
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Congratulations are due the Drayton Juvenile hockey team for a variety of reasons. One is their very existence, as Juvenile hockey is a great opportunity for young men to continue reaping the benefits of organized sports, including exercise and camaraderie, at an age when many have had to give it up for lack of opportunity. Centres much larger than Drayton, or even Mapleton, often don’t manage to ice a team at the Juvenile level these days. Clearly the team is competitive, as this past weekend they qualified to advance to the International Silver Stick tournament to be held in Mooretown in January by virtue of making the finals at a regional Silver Stick event in Lucknow last weekend. At this level, being competitive definitely means working as a team, which makes the accomplishment even more rewarding. And finally, although they were edged in the final in Lucknow by a 4-3 count in overtime, the team was awarded the Eleanor Henderson Award for Sportsmanship by tournament organizers. Sounds like this team has it all put together. Patrick Raftis
Letter to the Editor Reduce plastic bag use Dear Editor: An open letter to Mayor Neil Driscoll. I attend Drayton Heights Public School, and there is something that I think we should fix in Mapleton. I think that we should decrease the amount of plastic bags being given out at public places. My idea would be that everyone would bring their own reusable bags whenever they know that they will need a bag. I think they should do that because plastic bags take about 1,000 years to decompose and it creates more garbage when using plastic bags. Plus some people throw them out after one use of the bag and, if they use
reusable bags they won’t want to throw them out! About one million plastic bags are used every minute in the world if we start using reusable bags not as many plastic bags will be used. Also if people buy something heavy and they put it in a plastic bag the bag can break. I think it would help our community if we start using reusable bags. If someone forgot a reusable bag and need one they could pay 25 cents to get a bag. This is so they will be encouraged to bring reusable bags. That is my idea about decreasing the amount of plastic bags. Mandy deVries, Drayton
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Politics The newly-elected municipal and county councils hold their inaugural meetings this month and we all look forward to them conducting the business of their jurisdictions in a timely and harmonious manner. As one looks back over the history of the political scene locally, provincially and federally, it is easy to discern that not too much has changed, human nature being what it is. It seems there have always been those that will use their office as a platform to further their own and/or local interests. A report of a speech, made 100 years ago by Sir Edmund Osler, a banker and financier and a member of federal parliament, shows that while the issues were different, the method of reaching a decision was much the same. In his speech Osler lamented the time wasted by those he called professional
politicians as they harangued the house with long-winded speeches whose only purpose seemed to be to delay the passage of legislation. Osler was apparently a man who was decisive and wanted to get on with business in a timely manner. He represented a Toronto area riding. Some of his comments were interesting and could be applied to any situation today. He was upset the business of the country was taking so long. He commented, “If this body were a body doing ordinary business in any other line than politics, the whole business of the country could be completed inside of two months. Any man who comes to Ottawa with any other business to do finds it a pretty serious task, and if there is to be talk and talk, no can come who is not a professional politician.” In the general debate there had apparently been
some remarks about Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Leader of the Opposition, to which his party members took offense. Sir Edmund commented that, “I take it that he is still a hard fighting politician, able to give knocks and take them; not a little china doll that has got to be dusted with a silk handkerchief and a camel’s hair brush; but that he ought to take - as I am sorry to say he did not take the other night - the defeat that he got.” This speech was made shortly before an election was called. The editorial comment in the report was “The situation as described by Sir Edmund is really a serious one. If the business of parliament is not to be conducted sanely and expeditiously, it will mean that the government of the country will, as Canada increases in prosperity, be handed over to the professional politician, and that
the nation will lose the counsel and public services of her ablest men of affairs. The professional politician is by no means so bad a fellow as he is painted, but in our parliament we must have some men who can earn a living outside politics. No one wishes to see the House of Commons degenerate to the level of Toronto City Council.” The past few years the news on the local, provincial and federal political scene all seems to be about the misdeeds of individuals and the inappropriate and expensive decisions made by government. Not many reports appear about the programs that support the average citizen. When one looks around our municipality there can be found many amenities that are the result of good decisions made by local councils and supported by provincial and federal programs. submitted by Jean Campbell
Study shows no link between wind farms, property values by Meagan Leonard WELLINGTON COUNTY - A new study published by the University of Guelph stating wind turbines have no effect on property values of nearby homes and farms poses more questions than it answers, industry critics state. The research, published in the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics, was conducted over an eight-year period between 2002 and 2010 in Melancthon Township and 10 surrounding townships in Dufferin, Grey, Simcoe and Wellington counties. The property values of over
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7,000 home and farm sales were analyzed based on proximity to wind farm developments and turbine visibility. The study was conducted by Richard Vyn, a University of Guelph professor in the department of food, agricultural and resource economics, and Ryan McCullough, a policy analyst for Health Canada and former UofG student. Vyn and McCullough found wind farms had “no statistically significant effect on property values,” the pair stated in a news release. They said they wanted to conduct the survey in response to growing public
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outcry over wind power’s detrimental effects. “It’s been in the news for a while now and it seems to be generating more and more concerns among local residents,” Vyn said. “I wanted to see whether the stories people are telling and the concerns that they are expressing show up in the sales data.” However, Ontario Wind Concerns president Jane Wilson says the study is just the tip of the iceberg, noting it leaves many questions unanswered and calls for more extensive research on the subject. Part of the problem, she said, is the study doesn’t take into account properties that are put up for sale and don’t sell or how long it takes to make a sale. “When you put a house up for sale and it doesn’t sell, that’s not recorded anywhere,” Wilson said. “The other problem was that they did not look at the effect of multiple turbines, because many properties are not close to just one, they’re close to three, maybe four, maybe more than that.” She added the study also does not take into account factors outside the range of statistical data. “If you talk to any real estate agent, they’ll tell you if people phone up and they see a property listed for sale, they’ll ask, ‘can I see a turbine from that property?’ and if the answer is ‘yes,’ they go away,” Wilson explained. For this reason, she says more input is needed from real estate agents and appraisers. “Why aren’t they talking to realtors? Why aren’t they talking to qualified real estate appraisers? Richard Vyn is a respected person in his pro-
fession in economics … but I would like to see studies done by the people who have the expertise in market research in real estate,” said Wilson. Eric Vangrootheest, a real estate agent with Royal Lepage RCR in Fergus, told the Advertiser he continues to see properties located near wind turbines decrease by 10 to 15 per cent in value. “One house, you seriously had to go to the top of a hill on the back of the property to see [the turbines] and we still lost the sale,” he said. “We have tried listing [the properties] for what they would normally sell for and they just don’t sell - especially if the turbines are very, very visible.” Vangrootheest says buyers are less concerned about potential health risks than losing money when they go to sell in the future. “I do a lot of rural properties and it’s consistently the same ... they’re worried they’re not going to be able to resell them,” he explains. “We’ve tried to explain to them that there’s always the possibility that there’s going to be wind turbines, no matter where you go in Ontario now ... but they want to see where the applications are, and they do not want to be there.” Going forward, as wind farms become the norm province wide, Vangrootheest says the stigma surrounding these properties may subside, but right now it is very difficult to sell and market homes near turbines. “As long as the projects are never bigger than four or five or six, in 10 or 20 years, I don’t know if there will be as negative an impact, unless you’re within a kilometre [away],” he said. “But when you’re too Continued on page 10
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The Community News, Friday, December 12, 2014 PAGE FIVE
hristmas in Mapleton
Talent on display - Eric Cowan performed an instrumental medley featuring original compositions Calm Before the Storm and Storm, while Emily Smart sang and played piano at the Mapleton’s Got Talent show on Dec. 6 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. All proceeds will go to the Drayton Rotary Club’s splash pad project. Additional photo on page 7. photos by Caroline Sealey
Hall decorators - Margaret Martin and Susan Tienhaara stop for a photo after helping decorate the Optimist Hall for the annual meeting and potluck for Moorefield and District Horticultural Society. Attendees included members of the society and others who had helped take care of various community gardens. Participants shared a potluck meal. Jo Houston led the business meeting, including sharing some ideas for the upcoming year. Society members have other interests besides gardening and showed items including doll making, woodworking and quilting. The group encourages everyone to join them March through November for speakers and flower shows. submitted photos
Santa joins evening parade in Palmerston
Music march - The crowd at the Palmerston Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6 enjoyed listening to Christmas music played buy the Brussels Legion pipes and drums. photos by Jaime Myslik
All aboard! - The Palmerston Lions Club was out in a train engine at the Palmerston Santa Claus Parade.
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Everything you need for Christmas decorating. Fletcher’s Landscaping Inc. Season’s greetings - Tiffany Lenselink, Miss Ontario Fire Fighter 2014, participated in the Palmerston parade.
On patrol - Sparky the Fire Dog joined the Minto fire department at the Palmerston Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6. See more Palmerston parade photos on page 11.
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hristmas in Mapleton
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Annual Christmas Turkey Lunch Friday, December 12, 2014 11:00am - 2:30pm $13.50 + HST/person
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Purchase a Gingerbread House Kit at Drayton Food Market and bring your completed house into the store. Categories: Children 6 and under & children 7-11 years old. Judging date: December 23. Prizes awarded in each category.
Look for in store specials during the month of December. Don’t forget to order your
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*Regular retail price is $199.95. **See store for details. Offer ends December 31, 2014. Must activate before January 31, 2015 to get the credit. Charges and credits are plus applicable taxes. Credit check required when activating a new monthly plan. Phone is locked to the Bell network. If the recipient decides they do not want the phone, they can return it for the full credit provided the handset and packaging is in new condition. Not combinable with other offers.
Santa spreads cheer in Drayton Santa Claus made his regular visit to Drayton for the community’s annual Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5, followed by a tree lighting and celebration at the fire hall. TOP: Seth Lee of Elora had a long wishlist he shared with Santa as Santa’s helpers Haleigh Richardson and Grace Turley look on. MIDDLE: The Rogerson family float featured an old-fashioned Christmas scene. ABOVE: Drayton Kinettes served hot chocolate and cookies baked by the Moorefield Diner after the parade and tree lighting. photos by Caroline Sealey
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TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON Community Information Page
7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113, Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248 www.mapleton.ca
HELP KEEP OUR ROADS AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE THIS WINTER! The Township of Mapleton has important information on how we can all work together to keep our roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots as safe as possible during the winter season.
When You Shovel: • • • • • • • •
Shovel as soon as possible after a snowfall Use a proper sized shovel Do not shovel, blow, or plow snow onto or over roads. Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act states: “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing so to do from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 181.” Keep snow piles low so as not to obstruct visibility of pedestrians and drivers Carefully use, and only as necessary, safety salt and/or sand on the ice If you are going away during the winter months, please arrange for your sidewalks to be cleared If you suffer heart or other medical problems, do not attempt to shovel snow Wherever possible, help your neighbours!
The Township of Mapleton is asking for your cooperation with the following: • Don’t park on the street during a snow storm • Keep snow away from fire hydrants • Remind children not to climb or play on snow banks or to dig forts in snow, as it is dangerous • Drive smart – Give yourself extra time and distance • Respect the Blue Light - when sharing the road with plows always have your headlights on and give the plow plenty of room, oncoming vehicles should stay to the right • Reduce your use of salt – Look for environmentally friendly alternatives • Remember, it is dangerous to pass a snow plow on the right side, the operator may not be able to see you.
Mapleton’s Got Talent - Clare and Joanna Cashin performed an energetic dance to By Your Side at the Mapleton’s Got Talent show on Dec. 6 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. All proceeds will go to the Drayton Rotary Club’s splash pad project. The club is aiming for a 2016 completion of the pad proposed for ABC Park in Drayton. The club plans to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation funding and to host additional fundraisers in the future. photo by Caroline Sealey
Snooker player faces tough time at tournament FROM PAGE ONE roadway outside the hotel (“six lanes of crazy traffic with no stop lights or pedestrian crossings”) and ended up with an eight-inch gash in his leg and the local hospital “used BandAids with no stitches and no antibiotic,” so he returned to Canada early to see his doctor. Davidson said he started to play better as the week progressed, winning two matches, but still failed to qualify for advancement by just one ball during his last match, which he lost 3-1. “Had I potted that black ball it would have given me another frame win and I would have qualified, even if I lost that match 3-2,” he explained. Davidson noted the competition venue “was very bad” as matches had to be stopped to remove pigeon feathers and droppings off the tables. Also, he notes, the air conditioning didn’t start working until five days after the tourna-
NOTICE TO SUMP PUMP OWNERS, POOL OWNERS, ICE RINK OWNERS Pursuant to By-law 2007-03
Please take notice of the following prohibitions: No person shall drain any pool, ice rink or sump water within the Municipality of the Township of Mapleton other than in compliance with the provisions of this by-law. TERRY DAVIDSON
No person shall drain or permit the drainage of any pool, ice rink or sump pump in such a manner as to cause flooding to any adjoining property including property owned by the municipality.
ment began and the tables were playing “much slower than they should have.” To make matters worse, Davidson, who was preparing last week for a ranking tournament in Toronto, experienced two bouts of “Delhi belly” while overseas and picked up a cold on the flight back. “I have made a vow to never return to India again,” he stated.
All drainage shall be directed by means of pipes or hoses directly to the side or rear yard of the property and from there to the sewer or, to a drainage ditch or swale in the property. Where water is drained to a drainage ditch or swale, the water flow shall be restricted so as to prevent flooding onto a roadway or sidewalk which may cause icing of the roadway or sidewalk. PENALTIES AND CONDITIONS: Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence.
Alma SANTA CLAUS parade Sunday, December 21 @ 2:00 p.m.
Mapleton council 2015 to 2018 - Members of Mapleton Township council were officially sworn in on Dec. 1. From left: councillors Michael Martin and Lori Woodham, Mayor Neil Driscoll, and councillors Dennis Craven and Marlene Ottens. photo by Patrick Raftis
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, December 23, 2014 December 24 December 25 & December 26 January 1, 2015 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 7:00pm
No Meeting Scheduled Municipal Office Closed at Noon Municipal Office Closed Municipal Office Closed Regular Meeting of Council
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, December 12, 2014
Mapleton Business profile Profile A Golden Touch salon offers clients a full range of hair care services
Three great shops, one great location - The Prescription Shoppe, The Fashion Shoppe, The Script cafe As a busy mom of two, Crystal Dobben was looking for a way to balance home, work and life. In July 2012, she opened A Golden Touch salon out of her home. Dobben’s hairdressing career began in 2004, as a student of Voila Institute of Hair Design in Kitchener. Upon completion of her course, Dobben started working in a salon but wanted to be closer to home. She joined local hairdresser Colleen Bosomworth at Hair Daze, in September 2007. Working with Bosomworth, Dobben gained plenty of experience and met her future clients. The vision for A Golden Touch became a reality following Crystal’s marriage to husband Steve in 2007. The birth of Cali in 2010 and Ryder in 2012 followed. A Golden Touch offers clients a full range of hair care services including colours, cuts and styling for adults and children. In addition to manicures, pedicures, shellac manicures, facial waxing, a tanning bed, tanning supplies and - It hashasbeen a littleadded over hairPALMERSTON accessories, Dobben recently a year since Sherifrange Hanna Creative Linksowner/pharmacist Jewelery, to her wide of opened the doors to The Prescription Shoppe and retail items. TheAfter Fashion Shoppe. seeing a need for a tanning salon in The success and good reception from bed the Drayton, a 20-minute lay-down tanning community was added. has been overwhelmingly positive and“Now has spurred to offer the to best ser-a is the Hanna perfecton time of year add vices to possible. ontan that they glow holiday Building outfits and forsuccess, winter vacahave recently added and opened Script tions. Single tanning sessions andThe packages Café, are resulting in “three shops in one great deals available,” saidgreat Dobben. location.” ScripttoCafé is a gathering place With aThe desire further her education, for peopleattended to converse enjoy delicious home Dobben Nailand Expressions Academy, cooked meals,Certified pastries Nail and baked goodies. With and became Technician. Clients a subtle décor, The Script are now but ablenot to pretentious meet all their beauty needs Café isone an roof, excellent choice, especially for those under without leaving Drayton. looking to dineand out without sacrificing Flexibility client services area healthy key to lifestyle or who have special requiremaintaining a business. Dobbendietary offers daytime
ments - they even offer a vegetarian menu. Just walk through the door and the aromas and atmosphere will captivate you immediately. They also offer take out and catering services and are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 9am to 4pm. Before or after enjoying a delicious experience at The Script Café, diners can take the opportunity to shop or have prescriptions filled. The Prescription and evening appointments. Shoppe offers pharmaceutical in Located at complete 28 High St. in Drayton, care clients a department store setting. addition home have the convenience of In entering A toGolden health care, compounding services, and ostomy Touch through a separate entrance from supplies, The Fashion Shoppe boasts a complete Dobben’s home. Regular clients have come to line of Dobben’s upscale women’s accesexpect children tofashions pop in toand visit dursories, including unique wedding and reception ing appointments. decorations, partyfor favours, hair care accessories, Just in time the Christmas season, A toys, books and gifts forshelves all occasions, plus home Golden Touch’s retail are stocked with
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décor. The bright, attractive lighting, modern interior design and a welcoming atmosphere all contribute to the sense this is no ordinary trip to fill a prescription. “It’s very exciting to be able to develop this business venture,” says Hanna, adding The Script Café is just another way to inspire residents to shop and dine local. He also hopes it will inspire other products, Palmerstonstyling businesses hair tools and andentrepreneurs accessories, to take afor second look at Palmerston’s potential. perfect stocking stuffers. Gift certificates is also quite pleased they contribute by are He available in any denomination to make offering local employment. Hanna’s 30 years Christmas shopping an easy task. of The experience as a plenty pharmacist and tobusinesssalon offers of space accomman assisted him and in identifying needs of modate birthday bachelorettetheparties. A the local community - working perfect treat for the ladies in yourhard life. with the town to develop business work. “My goal is new to see everymodels client that leave the Hanna’s goala is to continue offer My a one-stop salon with smile on theirtoface. clients
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IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of
Grant Bell December 17, 2005
In a little country graveyard, where the gentle breezes blow. Lies the one we loved so dearly, that we lost nine years ago Time goes on with many changes, joys and sorrows, smiles and tears. But his memory will be cherished with the passing of the years.
Lovingly remembered & sadly missed by Ivan, Denise, Valerie & Vanessa
OBITUARY BENJAMINS, Simon; of Drayton went home to be with his Lord and Saviour suddenly at his home on Thursday December 4, 2014 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Lammy (Kelly) Benjamins for 59 years. Dear father of Ed and Gina Benjamins of Moorefield, John and Audrey Benjamins of Hamilton, Dave and Daphne Benjamins of Moorefield, Cathy Benjamins and Karin Vermeer of Fenwick, Marg Hessels and the late Bert Hessels of Alma. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer and Everett Huberts of Moorefield, Pamela Benjamins of Moorefield; Stewart and Elena Klazinga of Hamilton, Kendra and Hamish Paterson of St. Catharines, Sharon Benjamins and Luke Benjamins of Hamilton; Melissa Hessels, Brad Hessels, Nicole Hessels and Sean Hessels all of Alma. Great grandfather of Tiffany, Travis, Jessa and Marisa Huberts. Brother of Tinie Stryker of Clinton, Jantje Stryker and Evert and Geke Benjamins of the Netherlands. Brother-in-law of Tinie Benjamins of Hamilton, Jan Stryker of the
Netherlands, Margaret Koster of Drayton, Harm Kelly of Dunnville, Femmy Linde and Dinie and Bert Te Winkel all of Drayton and Henny and Piet van der Deen of the Netherlands. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Geesje and Henk Bouman, Hennie Stryker, brother Jan Benjamins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jan and Ali Kelly, Hendrik and Anna Kelly, Lambertus and Hennie Kelly, John Koster, Ali Kelly and Albert Linde. The family received friends at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Monday, December 8, 2014. Pastor Paul Droogers conducted the Funeral Service in the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Drayton Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Community Christian School or the Palmerston Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton 519-638-3072
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Christmas
Getting through Christmas after a loss
by Ken Thompson, Funeral Director, Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton
As the Christmas season is once again upon us, you are rushing from store to store and you are finding the perfect gifts for your family members. You quickly realize that the gift you are looking at would be perfect for dad, mom or another family member, but they won’t be at Christmas this year. The feeling of your loss comes rushing back into your thoughts and you just may need to wipe away some tears of love. Sometimes the smallest things remind you more of your loved one during the holidays and your grieving becomes more intense than you had been experiencing since your loss. Your loved one is always in your heart but during the holidays when families traditionally get together there will be another missing link. You may start to feel uneasy and you may not be looking forward to your family gathering this year
but you are not alone because others are grieving as well. This may be the first Christmas without your loved one, and once you have arrived at your family’s Christmas you may begin to feel overwhelmed and may start to long for your loved one. This is a natural feeling and you are not likely the only one there that is feeling that way. Over the course of the year after the passing of a loved one, there are a number of celebrations that will not be the same as there will always be that empty chair where your loved one usually sat. The firsts are always the hardest, as the annual celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, Fathers’ Day or Mothers’ Day to mention a few are a constant reminder of how much we truly miss our loved one. All holidays and celebrations are different after a loss, but that does not mean that you don’t recognize the holiday, but cope with the situation as best you can surrounded by your
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family and friends. Christmas is one of those special holidays and it can be difficult, because there is that empty spot where your loved one always fit in at family functions. Everyone who attends a family function, at one time or another will think about the loved one that is no longer with them. There are a number of ways that a family can help each other through this difficult time. You can have a candle and a picture set up on a table or china cabinet. When you light the candle you could have all of your family gather around and have them all take a moment to remember the family member that has passed away. Another option is to have an ornament such as an angel or a dove and hang it on your Christmas tree. Let all of your family know what it symbolizes and why you have hung it on the tree, they may decide that they would like a matching ornament for their tree at home. Talking about your loved one can help as well, they were a part of your family. Just because they are no longer with us, does not mean that you should stop thinking or talking about them. A way that you can make sure that your family member will always be remembered is to have everyone take some time and tell a story or a favourite memory to the rest of the family. You may be surprised at some of the stories that you may not have known about or had forgotten. There is usually
some laughter and some great memories shared. This also helps other family members that may have been too young to have experienced their own memories. When you work through these emotions as a family, you are able to give each other the support that is needed. It also helps when a person realizes that they are not alone and that others are missing that family member as well. Everything is so fast paced in today’s world and sometimes people try to deal with problems on their own, as they do not want to burden other family members. In talking and remembering as a family, you are able to support and help each other. We are all individuals and feel and think in our own way, but when you suffer a loss in your family it is nice to know you are not alone and you have a shoulder to cry on. As you work through your grief there will be good days and bad days, hopefully as time goes on and you begin to heal, the good days will out number the bad days. These are just a few ideas of how to get through the holidays. The main thing is to do what is right for your family. Your loved is at peace and will be celebrating Christmas in Heaven. If you have any questions about grief and the holidays please feel free to call Ken Thompson, Mary Thompson or Vic Roberts at Heritage Funeral Homes Inc. 519-638-3072.
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Study: turbines have little effect on property values FROM PAGE FOUR close or there’s too many, you’re in trouble.” Robert Hornung, president of the Canadian Wind Energy Association, says the University of Guelph’s study is consistent with similar research his association has seen on the subject. “Across North America the most comprehensive and detailed studies that have looked at this question of wind turbines and property values have very consistently come to a common conclusion, which is that wind turbines do not have a statistically significant impact on property values,” he told the Advertiser. He says decreasing property values can be influenced by a number of factors and a nearby wind farm is just one possible component. “I think it’s important to consider the best quality research in this area because clearly trying to assess the impact of any single factor on a property value is quite challenging because property values can be influenced by many, many things,” he said. “You’d have to do a similar sort of analysis to understand why a property wasn’t selling because again there could be many multiple factors that come into play.” He says amid the controversy people sometimes forget the positive impact wind farms can have on communities. “[Wind farms] provide new revenues for land owners ... they create new revenue streams for municipalities, they are invested in services that help to improve the quality of life for citizens,” said Hornung. “It’s very rare that you would see a wind farm today that isn’t making significant contributions to community causes.” Nevertheless, Wilson noted the absence of Ontario-specific research on the effect wind turbines have on property values. She says communities have been rallying the government for more information since 2008. “There were over 70 communities in Ontario who asked the provincial government to do a study on the financial impact on their communities of allowing wind power projects to go forward. That was never done,” said Wilson. “We’re here in 2014 and even though the auditor general said that should have been done, it never has, so you don’t have any proper independent analysis of the effect on property sales, or the effect on tourism.” As more wind farms crop
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up, Wilson says these issues can no longer be ignored. “All along the Huron coast, the Huron shores in Bayfield, Blue Water – those wind farm projects are going in, what’s going to be the effect on cottage values, what’s going to be the effect on tourism?” she asks. “None of those studies have been done by the Ontario government and they still, now more than ever, need to be done.” Dan Hurlbert, of the group Oppose Belwood Wind Farm, says the study is so vague it is hard to determine its value and he would need more details in order to form an opinion on Vyn’s work. However, he says in Belwood he has seen first-hand the effect wind farms have on property value. “There’s no doubt about it. There’s been quite a high turnover of properties - especially on [Wellington Road 16] … the vendors started selling them as soon as the turbine project was announced and quite a few of them have turned over in the last three years,” he says. “I know a number of people who sold, [did so] under duress. They just wanted to get out of there before the turbines came and a number of them were on the market for an extremely long period of time.” Hurlbert says future studies need to compare turbineadjacent properties to those of similar value outside wind farm proximity. “It has to include, over a period of time … the values of properties in close proximity to the turbines, to properties that are of similar value in a similar area to see whether there is a discount or not,” he says. “But I don’t have the details of the study so it’s really hard to know what it means.” According to the news release, Vyn and McCullough’s study is the first peer reviewed study in the country to focus on how wind turbines affect property values. Theirs is especially unique because it is based on actual sales data, they say. Going forward, Vyn wants to expand his research to include all of Ontario, with hope of informing policy discussion on wind farm developments in the province. He says he also wants to explore the impact of public opinion and stigma on property values. “I’m very curious about whether we will get similar results across Ontario or whether there will be variation - if we will find a relationship between the amount of resistance a municipality receives to a wind farm going up and potential impacts on property values,” Vyn said. Until then, Wilson says, Vyn has added to the dialogue of research surrounding the community impact of wind farms, but it is not the final word. “[The study] asks more questions than it has answers for; you’re looking at the types of analysis the study did and you can’t measure what didn’t happen – this was not considered. Somebody needs to do a study where that is considered,” she said.
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On parade in Palmerston - From left: Charlie Greenley, Cooper Greenley, Lance Greenley and Taylor Greenley sit tight on the Safe Community Committee float in the Palmerston Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6. photos by Jaime Myslik
Having a ball - Members of the Palmerston Marlins ride a team float.
Guest of honour - Santa Claus greeted the crowd at the Christmas parade.
Fun ride - Dobson’s of Palmerston lit up the street with its business float.
Hope your Christmas is filled with warm thoughts and glad tidings. May those you love join you in celebrating this special time.
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we hope the light of the season shines on you and your family throughout the coming year. wishing you a blessed christmas filled with his joy and peace.
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Moorefield celebrates the season - Clockwise from top left: Dippel’s Family Garage was among the local businesses with a float in the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6; members of the Drayton Kinettes on the club’s float; the Mapleton Custom Rodders car club was in the Christmas spirit; and Drayton Girl Guides were represented by Sparks, Brownies and Guides. photos by Jaime Myslik
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Mapleton firefighters called to rescue deer from lake MAPLETON - Mapleton firefighters were involved in an unusual rescue call over the weekend. A local resident called 911 after spotting several deer in distress on Conestogo Lake on Saturday. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson said firefighters received a call about several deer in Conestogo Lake in an open area of water. “Upon arrival, we saw four deer and our water rescue team took out a boat and rowed to the open spot, then cleared a path (through the ice) for the deer to follow. Two of the deer went under water before we got this done, but two swam out and hopefully made it to a bushed area,” said Richardson in an email to the Community News.
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My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people. A light for revelation to the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel. Luke 2:30-32 (n1v1984)
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