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Township on target for 10% levy hike in municipal budget By Patrick Raftis DRAYTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The average residential tax bill in Mapleton will rise by about $177 next year, based on current budget projections. Mapleton council and township staff outnumbered members of the public 11 to six, at a public presentation of the proposed 2018 budget at a special council meeting at the PMD arena on Dec. 6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Continued responsible planning,â&#x20AC;? is the theme of the budget process, finance director Karmen Krueger told those present. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been fortunate to have a council thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been proactive and progressive in their thinking for future capital planning and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re continuing that course with this proposed budget.â&#x20AC;? The budget, as currently drafted, calls for local expenditures of about $11.6 million next year, compared to just over $10.8 million budgeted in 2017. The projected 2018 tax levy of $7.36 million is up by about $697,000 or slightly more than 10 per cent from the budgeted 2017 levy of roughly $6,661,000. Based on estimated education and county taxes, the township is projecting a blended tax rate increase to residential property owners of under 4%. The blended rate increase in 2017 was about 2.6%. The average residential assessment in Mapleton, $335,000 in 2017, has risen to approximately $350,000 this year. Property taxes on a $350,000 home are estimated at $4,690 for 2018, an increase of $177 a year or $15 per month, Krueger explained. By comparison, a farm property (excluding a residence) valued at $350,000 would pay approximately $1,172 in taxes, based on the 25 per cent tax rate for qualifying farmland. Krueger noted that farm tax dollars make up about 20 per cent of the local taxes raised, or approximately $1.4 million. However, local ratepayer Liz Samis pointed out the 20% figure only includes farmable land, while many rural properties also include land that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;bush, scrub land or unworkable or non-productive.â&#x20AC;?

Budget time - Mapleton Township council addressed 2018 budget topics with members of the public at a special meeting at the PMD arena on Dec. 5. From left: Mayor Neil Driscoll and councillors Dennis Craven and Marlene Ottens. Photo by Patrick Raftis She said rural properties contribute a much greater share of total tax revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel, from a rural standpoint, with our residences (which are taxed at the normal residential rate) ... we were carrying about 67 per cent of the township budget â&#x20AC;Ś so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a question of how you do the numbers,â&#x20AC;? said Samis. Krueger acknowledged, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m strictly talking about those properties that are eligible for the 25 per cent tax rate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely all kinds of other lands that are either scrub or unusable or even have other varying proposes that are vacant that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receiving that credit for whatever reason, so those would fall under the residential pool of ratepayers.â&#x20AC;? Figures presented at the meeting indicate a commercial property valued at $350,000 would pay slightly less than 1.5 times the residential ratio, or $7,035 in local taxes, but would pay proportionally more in education taxes. Industrial properties pay 2.4 times the residential ratio. Commercial and industrial properties make up about 11% of local taxes, or about $820,000. Krueger said the township is projecting a net revenue increase of around $65,000 from such areas as increased revenues from parks and recreation and facility rentals and an increased share of gas tax and Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding. The township is also anticipating reductions in costs for economic development and operation of the

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medical centre in Drayton. For the first time costs for street lighting will be blended with the total tax levy, rather than area rated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We sort of took the approach of distributing those costs a bit more fairly because everybody takes advantage of street lights, unless you never go into town, ever,â&#x20AC;? Krueger explained. The township is estimating an increase of about 2.25 per cent (about $65,000) in total wage costs. The wage figure includes a general wage increase of 1.3 per cent based on the Consumer Price Index, combined with staff progressions through the existing salary grid. Employer costs of benefits will also increase by about $12,000. The township is also budgeting for a $15,000 combined increase to the levies it pays to the Grand River and Maitland Valley conservation authorities. By far the largest share of township expenditures goes towards roads and bridges, on which Mapleton projects spending about $4.9 million, or 42% of the total budget. Parks and recreation, at just under $2 million, and administration, at just over $1 million, represent the next largest areas, aside from water and wastewater, at $1.2 million, which does not impact the tax levy as it is factored into water and wastewater user fees. However, local resident Don Culp questioned why existing system users would pay, through user fees, for a SEE TAXES Âť 3

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Sweet fundraiser - Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation development officer Dale Franklin received a donation of $48 from Drayton Heights Public School students Cali Dobben, Mylie Moore and Brooke Mettler. The students sold hot chocolate to teachers and kindergarten students at the school in order to raise funds to be used for children at the Palmerston hospital. Photo by Caroline Sealey

Amber Tuck new president of revamped local chamber By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - After months of planning, the reorganized Mapleton Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting and membership drive. The Nov. 29 meeting at the Drayton Festival Theatre focused on a vision for the future and included the election of officers. Mapleton resident Greg Durocher opened the meeting and officiated the election of the board. The newly-elected Chamber of Commerce executive consists of: president Amber Tuck; treasurer Cathy Burton; secretary Dale Franklin; vice-presidents Jenn Landman, Wayne Mick and Donna Hirtle; and directors Jocelyn Martin, Dave Taylor, Beth Anne Rumph and Jeff Duimering. Memberships were accepted from 25 businesses in Mapleton Township. Guest speaker for the evening event was Johnston Group vice president of chamber relations Dave Angus of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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The former president and CEO of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Angus has been involved with that chamber for a number of years. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1873, six months before the City of Winnipeg was formed. Through the chamber, Angus and his parents were able to build relationships, secure suppliers and seek out practical advice for their family-run business. As a volunteer with the chamber, Angus played a vital role in the navigation process during the purchase of a house to facilitate the chamber, by working with city staff and councillors and seeing the project through to completion. The chamber also advocated for and provided recommendations to government bodies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every individual can make a difference,â&#x20AC;? Angus said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mobile signs, used as a way to get the message out by business owners, were banned in the city of

Winnipeg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mobile sign companies found that during the process of discussions with the city, they needed the chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help. The ban was lifted and the mobile sign companies joined the chamber.â&#x20AC;? The chamber is a platform for different ideas. Angus said action is needed to bring those ideas to fruition or they can flitter away. He said business owners need to come together with a respectful attitude when around the table discussing the community and the businesses within it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The chamber does not sit in the stands. The group is about finding solutions while on the field in the huddle, mixing things up,â&#x20AC;? Angus said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The chamber as an international network has no other international brand as powerful as it is. The organization is highly respected and ready to be leveraged.â&#x20AC;? With group insurance not affordable to most businesses, chamber groups partnered with an organization SEE REVAMPED Âť 3

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Drayton edges Community 4-3 Norwell rallys for Varsity Reds PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, August 13, 2010

DRAYTON 4 COMMUNITY 3 After a near-scoreless period, leading passes by Mike Hessels and Mark Scholten sent Herman Mulder down the right side boards for a breakaway rush. Mulder went to the net and slipped the puck past the goaltender’s glove for the goal in the dying seconds. Tanis Cowan knew padded a great Drayton quickly music opportunity when she their lead with a pair of goals saw years ago, after earlyitin five the second. The same being introduced to a -unique line scored both goals Jason program Music each for Mohle andcalled Dave Mulder Young scoredChildren a goal (MYC). and worked Having private piano with Brenttaught Mulder to assist lessons for 15 years, Ms. Tanis, on the other. as Community her students call her,back was came looking to expand her teaching early in the third. A rebound horizons and her music studio, left by Kevin Gingrich let and found it through MYC. Dustin Bults bury the puck Ms. Tanis recognized the in the net. Joe Gerbe also program’s potential since it had assisted. never been offered in Drayton, The same line rushed the it was fun for students, parents net teacher, again midway through and and it offered a the period for another piano-keyboard programgoal. for Gerbe and Gingrich worked children as young as 3½ in a the puck behind the net and group setting. set “I uploved Bultsthe foridea a tidy tip-in of group goal to edge lessons, sincecloser. it’s always more funCommunity to explore andpressed learn inina for theregardless tying goal. and group, ofGerbe the topic,” Gingrich Ms. worked explained Tanis. the puck deep into left that sideitcorner She alsothe liked was a and sentthat a cross ice pass to program was tested, tried Johntrue, Horst along and being taughtthe by oppomore than 800 teachers to overa site boards. Horst blasted 24,000 students on threethe differslap shot to surprise netent continents andgame. touting minder and tie the Canadian origins, being foundDrayton came back with

a rush in the final minute of play. Aaron Keunan and Eric Deckers moved the puck deep and set up Jessie Hoekstra for the winning goal. LISTOWEL 5 MISSIONARY 5 Back and forth play ended the first period in a 2-2 tie. Devin McGuire and Curtis Bults scored the Missionary goals, assisted by Bults, MYC’s interactive system Brady Franklin and Nathan motivates Rhame. and engages parents andListowel children, goals nurturing werefamily supbonds and delivering plied by Phil and Joshvaluable Shantz, co-learning while assisted byexperiences Travis Kuepfer developing firm, fundamental and DustinaGingrich. understanding music. Missionaryoftook the lead A unique aspect MYC in is with a power playofearly the parent learns along with the the second. child because they are so A scramble at the net involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis left a rebound for Thomas credits the success of the proRuttimann to bury the puck gram to the parents of her stubehind a scrambling net dents. minder, assisted by McGuire “I am the teacher once a and Rhame. week; they are the at-home Missionary added an ‘coach’ several days a week,” insurance goal shortly after. she said. A An tidyinitial wristgoal shot for by eachPat of Landman created the goal, Ms. Tanis’ students is to develassisted by Franklin. op the happy habit of practicedged back ing.Listowel She encourages herfor stu-a goal before the period ended. dents to practice by giving a Zach Gingrich steppedsticker into special “super duper” a loose puck and fired it into each week. the“Practicing net for does an unassisted not need to tally. be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day Listowel tied the game to start,” she said. shines in Ms. the Tanis’ final creativity minute of the through offering several period. Abypass from behind extra incentives the net practice by Phil Shantz gave throughout thea year ensure Josh Shantz shot tointo the

PALMERSTON - Norwell high corner. District Secondary School A rush at the net early in was pumping with school the third gave Listowel the spirit on Nov. 29. lead. A scramble at the net Students dressed in red, ended with Brad Gratz findblack and white to show their ing the hole, assisted by Phil school spirit. The afternoon Shantz and Travis Kuepfer. included the annual pep rally Missionary stormed back and hockey game buy out. to tie the game. Dylan Bults Every year, the school rifled in a shot to lock things invites students from its up again and end the game in partner schools to Norwell a tie. Assists went to Rhame to join in on the fun and and Landman. get to know the school and BETHEL 2 staff. Grade 8 students from FLORADALE 2 Drayton Heights Public Floradale scored the openSchool, Palmerston PS and ing goal early in the second Minto-Clifford PS, as well period. Javan Martin skated as Grade 6 students from in on the left wing and rang Maryborough PS, were bused the puck underneath the to Norwell for the event. crossbar for the goal, assistThe rally was filled ed by Corey Wideman. with cheers, dancing, and Floradale added another laughter to get the students goal late in the period. A shot pumped up for the hockey by Nick Martin slipped the game. After the pep rally, stupuck into the short side cordents went to the Palmerston ner. Greg and Ryan Martin Community Centre to cheer drew assists. as the Norwell Varsity Bethel back early in Reds hockeyChildren team took Festive funcame - Students at Music for Young enjoyona the third for a goal. Laverne a team from Cambridge, at Christmas concert every year. submitted photo Metzger skated the puck the school’s 24th invitational aroundmittens the back of the net spring. course, special holipaper for five happy hockeyOf tournament, winning and centred pass towere Ian days practices. Thea mittens 3-1. are incorporated into Ms. Martinonatthethe opposite classes, such as placed studio wall incorthe Tanis’ TheMYC Norwell team went ner. Martin therings. puck Canada shape of the 5knifed Olympic on to play Music for bronze,Week, winintoWhen the open corner Valentine’s Day and the rings werewith com-a Christmas, ning 5-0 over St. Annes. backhander, assisted also by plete students enjoyed an Easter. Theme days are Tom Schuurmans. Olympics music class. This planned as well. game Throughout the year her pastBethel year Ms.tied Tanis the encouraged shortly after.not Metzger the students only toskated prac- students participate in a tice but also to think a loose puck over of theothers, blue Christmas concert, and a spring by for pennies. linepracticing and blasted a slap Once shot recital and have the option to the pennies were all collected participate in the Palmerston for an unassisted goal.

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skills and confidence at an listening, reading, fine and gross motor, social skills and early age” said Ms. Tanis. She offers four of MYC’s has been proven to enhance music programs: Sunrise, children’s social development Sunshine, Sunbeam and and learning skills, improve Moonbeam. Children who memory and problem solving, complete the most advanced and bolster confidence and level of MYC are well pre- self-esteem. Ms. Tanis also offers a pared for early intermediate piano studies, or the study of Music Pups program, which is especially unique since it is a another instrument. Sunrise is a pre-keyboard music program for babies. This music and movement program is a playful and creative music that teaches music concepts and movement class for parents through singing, rhythm and with children ages newborn to games. This program is for age 4. Children are introduced children ages 2 to 4 and devel- to a wide variety of musical ops listening awareness, fine scales, tonal and rhythm patterns andSchool instruments thatheld helpa motor skills, interaction, Rally for Redssocial - Norwell District Secondary students to stimulate musical growth. confidence attention pep rally in and support of thespan. Varsity Reds hockey team’s effort at an participates or Children can easily attend invitational tournament heldwith at the Each schoolchild on Nov. 29. TOP:atA his group her own level. more aofgrandparent or caregiver, Norwell athletes run intoplus the school’s gym for To thefind rally.outABOVE: Pups and to view class siblings can attend Lauren the class as about Ashley Jefferson, Haveman, Mary MacKenzie, Emmaline videosNorman visit themusicclass.com well. . Gilmore, Mackenzie Simpson and Delaney at the rally. The Sunshine keyboard The ultimate success of any Submitted photos program is geared towards MYC program lies behind the children ages 3½ and 4; the teacher and Ms. Tanis is no Sunbeam keyboard program exception to that rule. It’s obvitoward ages 5 and 6; and the ous she is an enthusiastic Moonbeam keyboard program teacher who cares a great deal is for ages 7 through 9. All for her students. three keyboard programs inte“Their struggles are my grate creative movement, struggles,” she states. “And rhythm, singing, music theory their triumphs are equally triand composition for parent and umphant for me.” child in a weekly one-hour sesFor more information visit sion. www.myc.com, email tanisParticipating in a MYC cowan.myc@sympatico.ca or class helps children develop call 519-638-5715.

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to find a solution to this problem. Group insurance is now a recruitment tool and a source of revenue for the chamber. The chambers of commerce do not compete with each other, but respectfully support one another as part of a fraternity that connects chambers together. “I am excited and optimistic about the Mapleton chamber,” Angus said. “Greg Durocher has a lot to offer, use him.” In a question period that followed, Durocher stressed that “localness” is the key and encouraged the chamber to connect with other urban/ rural chambers in the area. There are 350 chambers of commerce in Ontario. He also suggested working together to build a positive working relationship with local government. “Deal with local issues in a caring, understanding way, as it’s the only way to make change,” Durocher said. “It is important to have a strong business community. There will be members that rarely attend meetings and events, but will participate in the benefits the chamber has to offer.” Durocher added, “Things are always happening at the chamber. You never know if the person you meet at a chamber meeting may be the person to buy out your business when you retire or they may be the next star employee that you hire.” Angus said, “Surveys of the chamber have revealed that most members join for networking. Make sure members connect, get together, have fun and talk.”

planned $4.2-million allocation for wastewater capacity enhancement and $3 million for a water tower. “That should be development charges to produce that … you can’t penalize us,” said Culp. Krueger explained that while development charges will be factored into the projects, which will be debentured and completed over several years, some of the costs are associated with non-growth-related maintenance and improvements. Culp said he feels because the enhancements are needed for growth, the entire

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project should be covered by development charges “Do we actually need an expansion for the people that are existing here now?” he asked. “Maybe not necessarily expansion,” replied Krueger. “But I think it’s also a reflection of upgrading and keeping the water delivery system safe and up to date. So while it might look like just expansion dollars, it’s also refurbishment and improvements along the way.” Culp responded, “Our fees that we’re paying now are supposed to pay for that, plus put some away in reserves for the future.”

Krueger explained, “Some of it’s factored in, but when the water rates study was done … some assumptions were built into those rates that those new users will be paying those same rates.” She added that in addition to development charges and user fees, some upper tier funding may become available to help with costs. “We’re actually optimistic that we’ll be able to qualify for some grants on this one,” she stated. Krueger indicated staff is aiming to finalize the budget bylaw and present it to council for approval in early January.

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Ways to improve your health for under $5 By Maggie Armstrong Every day it feels like there’s a new fad diet or product claiming to improve your health. These options are often quite expensive and can make improving your health feel unattainable. In reality, the best ways to improve your health are often the least expensive. Here are five ways proven to improve your health that cost less than five dollars! With these, getting healthy and feeling better are within anyone’s reach! 1: Drink more water: Despite living in the country with the most fresh water in the world, chronic dehydration is quite common amongst Canadians. The average woman requires nine cups of fluid a day, and that number is even higher for men at 12. Fluid from fruit, vegetables, soups all count, but water is the best way to meet your fluid needs, and it’s also the least expensive. Water plays an important role in regu-

lating your kidneys, improving your energy, and keeping your skin healthy. By having a beverage with every meal or snack and keeping a water bottle handy, you can noticeably improve your health! 2: Walk 30 minutes a day: Regular exercise strengthens your bones and muscles, reduces your risk of heart disease, helps controls your weight, and improves your mental health. This does not mean you need to join a gym; a 30-minute walk each day will give you the same benefits. If there were a pill that provided all the benefits of physical activity, every doctor would prescribe it to every patient. 3: Mindfulness: Mindfulness means taking the time to be fully present in and aware of your surroundings. Focus on your breathing, how something feels to your touch, or how certain foods taste, and you are being mindful. A mindfulness practice has been linked to improved mental health, decreased stress and

GUELPH - The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) commissioned and recently released six Foresight Papers addressing a variety of issues related to rural development. This is an issue that the Ontario Federation of

Agriculture (OFA) is currently pursuing as Ontario heads towards an election in spring 2018. We need to ensure that investment in rural development and growth is part of the election platforms. The introductory paper,

God rest ye Tory gentlemen let nothing you dismay, Remember Wynne’s unpopular, so just try not to say, Anything to let the voters see where you might go astray, Oh tidings of Tim Hudak and John Tory, and John Tory, Oh tidings of Tim Hudak and John Tory.

It came upon a midnight tweet, that craziest call of all, @realdonald said he would blow us all up just to see the Rocket Man fall. Peace on the earth? Sorry not no more, His policies just make no sense Who thought we ever would see the day, the world would long for Mike Pence. Meanwhile, Liberal supporters thought they were in for clear sailing when the federal party, under a new leader, finally managed to unseat longtime Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Tories. It hasn’t exactly worked out that way. Have a healthy, selfie Christmas It’s the best time of the year We’ve got Trudeau, So I guess, you know, We’ve nothing to fear Oh no the missiles go, trade deals are in the dump That election platform sounded good ‘til we ran into Trump. Okay, maybe they’re not about to replace the originals, but it could be worse. Be thankful I’m in print, not radio - at least you didn’t have to hear me sing them. Merry Christmas!

you can improve the quality of your sleep, just by changing your pre-sleep routine. If you practice going to bed and waking up at a consistent time every day, turning off screens (phones, TV, computers) 30 minutes before bed-time, and having a regular wind-down activity, like reading or meditating, you can signal to your body that it’s time to sleep and let it do the work for you. For more information about any of the free services offered by the MintoMapleton Family Health Team, visit www.mmfht. ca or call the Drayton/ Palmerston office at 519638-2110 or Clifford office at 519-327-4777. Like us on Facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow us on Twitter (@ MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area! Maggie Armstrong is a registered dietitian with the East Wellington Family Health Team

OPINION: Foresight Papers support growth beyond cities

One of the most difficult aspects of the festive season comes when radio stations hit the point where they decide it is time to go all Christmas music, all the time. While traditional carols are great - some of the most fun, beautiful and meaningful tunes ever written - you’d have to be an elf or an angel not to dive for the off switch by the time you’ve heard Madonna sing Santa Baby for the 300th time. Perhaps that’s the problem: there aren’t enough new Christmas songs to fill the void between classics, which also get a little tired from over exposure. Maybe the old time tunes just need a little freshening up to be more relevant in today’s world? So in the spirit of the season, here’s a few retooled tunes with a nod to current events. Ontarians will go the polls in 2018. Here’s a cautionary tale for the new PC leader Patrick Brown.

If you’ve put on your kerchief and cap and tried to settle down for a long winter’s nap, but just can’t fall asleep, it’s probably Donald Trump’s fault. Try humming this while counting falsehoods:

improved sleep. There are tons of free resources to help get you into mindfulness, and they are only a google search away! 4: Eat Lentils: It’s a common myth that healthy eating is more expensive than unhealthy alternatives. That may be true if you’re looking at the latest fad diets, but there are tried-and-true options which are as healthy as they are dirt-cheap! At the top of the list are lentils; lentils are packed full of protein, vitamins, and fibre, and typically cost less than a dollar a pound! Try adding them to your stews, soups, or salads, or visit www.lentils.ca for more inspiration. Eating lentils a couple times per week can help improve your heart health, bowel health and your budget! 5: Get enough sleep: Not getting enough sleep can increase your risk of obesity, heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis, but

in particular addresses broad public policy issues affecting rural economic development. Growth Beyond Cities: PlaceBased Rural Development Policy in Ontario was written by Agricultural Economics Professor David Freshwater. The paper explores the need for spatially-based policies and provides suggestions for stakeholders, governments and non-profits that will foster growth and development in Ontario’s rural communities. Freshwater’s paper is not without controversy in terms of policy solutions. He notes that Ontario has become a highly urbanized province over the last 50 years. Despite the significant remaining rural population, provincial policies are mostly urban oriented. This is unfortunate because he also notes that policies designed to improve the economy of rural areas

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will have beneficial impacts at the provincial level. Place-based policy is a key point in the paper, noting conditions in specific regions and communities across the province require different policies and investments so they can better contribute to the provincial economy. Freshwater notes the sheer size and diversity of rural Ontario means that for any policy to be effective, it has to deal with different types of rural circumstances in different ways. Before any policies or changes are addressed, the paper suggests government must improve its understanding of the nature of rural Ontario by identifying how areas of rural Ontario differ from each other, and identifying their challenges and opportunities. Obviously, this will require an involvement at the local level. The paper illustrates the complexity of the relationship between rural and urban Ontario, and the true potential of rural Ontario to help drive the province’s economy. The ideas put forward provide backing for OFA’s provincial election campaign goal of producing prosperity across Ontario. The paper reinforces the notion that distributing economic development across Ontario will benefit all of Ontario. Submitted by Keith Currie, president, OFA

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Local medical community has long history of service By Caroline Sealey This is the third article in a series on the Mapleton Historical Society’s annual Cemetery Walk on Sept. 9 at Bethesda Cemetery. Located on Wellington Road 8 near Moorefield, the cemetery is rich with history about the property and those buried within it. MAPLETON - The first doctor to practice medicine in Moorefield was Dr. Henry Maudsley, who moved his practice from Hollen to Moorefield. Maudsley was the village’s doctor until his death in 1884. In 1858, 1867, 1872 and 187778, he served as the Reeve of Maryborough Township. The first post office located on land Maudsley owned, opened for business in 1872, with Maudsley as its postmaster. In 1881, Maudsley built a home at 14 McGivern Street, that remained a doctor’s residence and medical practice until 1966, when James and Joanne Murray purchased the property. The doctor’s that followed Maudsley in practice included Dr. James Cassidy, Dr. Arthur Munns, Dr. Thomas G. Wilson and Dr. Earle Wildfang. Dr Maudsley’s wife, Alice, remained in the community after her husband’s death and ran the post office until 1905. The couple had two adopted children. Maudsley Street in Moorefield is named after Dr. Maudsley. Dr. Earle Wildfang was born in Elmwood, where his parents operated a general store. Following in his older brother Harvey’s footsteps, Wildfang also pursued his interest in medicine. At the age of 16, Wildfang travelled to the west to teach school in order to finance his schooling. His plans were inter-

Memorial bench - James and Joanne Murray’s home on 14 McGivern Street in Moorefield was originally the site used by Dr. Henry Maudsley as a residence and medical practice in 1881. The property remained a doctor’s residence and practice until the Murrays purchased the property in 1966. Photo by Caroline Sealey rupted when Wildfang signed up to serve in World War 1. Through Wildfang’s sister, a nursing student in Chicago, Wildfang was introduced to his future wife, Viola. The two corresponded during the war and were engaged when they met for the first time in Canada. After the war, Wildfang attended the University of Toronto for five years but continued to suffer the effects of gassing experienced while serving his country. As his mother was born on the 6th of Wallace and the area was familiar to Wildfang, the couple purchased the doctor’s house and practice on McGivern Street in Moorefield. A medical practice was established by Wildfang with Viola as his nurse. In addition to her nursing duties, Viola also kept the books and ran the household. After surgery, patients would remain

in the house under the care of the medical team. A horse and buggy and horse and cutter were the doctor’s mode of transportation. In order to get to patients in a timely matter, Wildfang hired local mechanics to build a snow machine. The practice had no set hours and patients were seen on an as needed basis. Reports indicate that 3,000 babies were delivered by Wildfang. Well respected in the community, Wildfang was involved in teaching Sunday School and coaching sports teams from men’s soccer to ladies baseball. He also served as team physician for a men’s hockey team. As a violinist, Wildfang organized an orchestra in Moorefield with his wife, Viola, on the piano.

The Wildfang’s had three children Barbara, Douglas and Virginia. Wildfang’s mother Catherine came to live with the family for the last 15 years of her life. After 35 years as the community’s physician, the residents of Moorefield held an appreciation night honouring the doctor. Enough funds were raised to equip a room at the Palmerston hospital. The doctor practiced medicine at the Palmerston Hospital and worked as an anesthetist at the Listowel Hospital. After surgery to remove a brain tumour, Wildfang died on March 7, 1962 at Toronto General Hospital. Viola predeceased him in 1961. Levi Wildfang, the older brother of Dr. Earle Wildfang, was the first of the Wildfang family to move to

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The University of British Columbia, specializing in psychology and pre-medicine. As veterans returning from Second World War were given first choice to enter medical programs, Houston was refused admittance to the medical program. Houston met her husband Wayne, a veteran, in Vancouver after his return from war. The pair married and moved to a farm on the 6th Concession of Maryborough, where they raised a family of three sons. At the age of 39, Houston began teaching at Milverton High School and in 1970 she accepted employment at Listowel District High School. Upgrading during the summer months, allowed Houston to expand the subjects she taught to include science and mathematics. In 1986, Houston retired from teaching. Community minded, Houston assumed the role of secretary with the Moorefield Women’s Institute and in the 1960’s was the first female member of the Wellington County School Board. Houston passed away on June 15, 2017 and was buried with her husband in Bethesda Cemetery. Veterinarian Dr. William Martin of Wroxeter purchased the practice of Dr S. S. Smiley located in Drayton in 1950, after serving overseas in World War II. The practice operated out of a residence on Wood Street for 12 years. In 1962, the Martin’s constructed a new home and veterinarian practice on Wellington Street North, Drayton.

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Moorefield from Amberly. Along with his wife Sarah and their children, Wildfang was a merchant that established a store in a vacant house at 12 McGivern Street. The shop was later moved to the Malcolmson Block, where Gourlay’s store is situated today. In 1918, Wildfang contracted the Spanish Flu during an outbreak and died leaving Sarah with five small children. A native of England, Leonard Shore immigrated to Canada with his parents at the age of three. The family settled in Georgetown, then moved to a farm near Listowel, finally settling in Moorefield. Shore’s father, John, ran a shoe repair and harness equipment shop in the Malcolmson Block. After his father’s death, Shore’s mother was employed as a housekeeper by Dr. Earle Wildfang. Shore apprenticed as a baker in Walkerton where he met his wife Dolly. The couple married in 1933 and raised three children. In 1953, the Shores bought the bakeshop at 49 McGivern Street from Roy Wildfang. The bakery became known for its cream puffs, fruit bread, cherry bread and cherry rolls. Shore was also known for his purchase of an 18mm movie from a young entrepreneur in the village. The movie is an informative look at the history of the village, that was not available in any other form. Born on Aug. 20, 1927 in Westlock Alberta, Beatrice Forsyth Houston, attended

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Soon after moving to the farm in 1986 we noticed a tall, double-trunked spruce tree that was failing yearly. Strong winds brought one trunk crashing against our old house. We thanked God that no major damage occurred. We realized the other trunk was a danger. Gary cut the top off at 15’ high. At the base Gary found a wild cherry, hidden rocks, pieces of old glass, grasses and perennials. The view from inside disturbed us, it was unsightly. This summer Gary spent many days removing everything. We now have a bare, but neat, bed with two large rocks. I am envisioning a bouquet of colourful, blooming mixed annuals there next summer. Around that time we noticed the absence of birds. Everyone said the same thing, though. I remembered birds need a safe place to hide. They seldom venture far from dense thickets. Books say: select plants that provide food, shelter or safety. Blooms attract pollinating insects as well as blossoms, fruit and seeds. Plants with evergreen foliage attract insect-eating birds to forage leaves, needles and cones. Shrubs, grasses, annuals and perennials fill the areas in between. The finished effect should be as pleasing to your eye as it is to the birds. My temporary solution was to place a 7’ aluminum windmill about 10’ from the feeders. I stuffed it with trimmings from evergreens. Chickadees, always the bravest of birds, soon learned to use it for a safe stop off spot. Next summer we will enjoy the birds and a pleasing view. My resource: Birds in your Backyard (Birds & Blooms). Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Susan and Gary Warren. Until next month/year.

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Merry Christmas

Wishing you the Love, Peace, and Joy that the true meaning of Christmas brings. Rob, Denise, Lucia and Jude DeWeerd; and the guys ROB Robyn, Jeff, Will and Clayton. DRAYTON, ONTARIO

Meeting Santa - LEFT: Keyleigh Deering, centre, of Palmerston visited with Santa and Santa’s helper Emmaleigh Rozema at the fire hall after the Drayton Santa Claus parade on Dec 1. RIGHT: Aubree VanVeld of Palmerston also got a chance to meet Santa. Photos by Caroline Sealey

Questions or Concerns: greggd@wellington.ca phone/text 226-929-7481 County Councillor, Ward 2 Mapleton

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Defenders on parade - Drayton Defenders hockey players wished everyone a Merry Christmas from their float in the Drayton Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 1. Photo by Caroline Sealey

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Santa arrives - Santa Claus makes his appearance at the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Caroline Sealey

Refreshments to follow. Freewill offering for local charities.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Cozy ride - Youngsters snuggle under blankets to stay warm on the Brouwer Service Centre float in the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Caroline Sealey

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MAPLETON – The festive season in Mapleton continues this weekend with the last of the township’s three Santa Claus parades. The Alma Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Alma Optimists, takes place on Dec. 17 at 2pm and this year will feature a Canada 150 Christmas theme. In addition, numerous Christmas-related events and activities are underway or coming up throughout the township. The Drayton Kinsmen Club is selling Christmas Trees at Dobben’s True Value. Proceeds from the sale of $40 fraser firs will support cystic fibrosis research. After Christmas, trees can be dropped off at the Drayton Kin room at the old arena until Jan. 6 and there will be a roadside tree pickup on Jan. 6. Food bank donations are appreciated. The Drayton Kinettes are conducting their annual toy drive for children in this area. Several area stores are accepting donations of new, SEE PARADE » 8

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DINNER BUFFET Come enjoy all of the traditional Christmas Favourites!

DECEMBER

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Merry Christmas

Wishing you the Love, Peace, and Joy that the true meaning of Christmas brings. Rob, Denise, Lucia and Jude DeWeerd; and the guys ROB Robyn, Jeff, Will and Clayton. DRAYTON, ONTARIO

Questions or Concerns: greggd@wellington.ca phone/text 226-929-7481 County Councillor, Ward 2 Mapleton

Come to our Christmas Musical!

Defenders on parade - Drayton Defenders hockey players wished everyone a Merry Christmas from their float in the Drayton Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 1. Photo by Caroline Sealey

“O COME

“Let the Whole World Sing!” A celebration of Jesus’ birth through music and drama.

Santa arrives - Santa Claus makes his appearance at the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Caroline Sealey

Refreshments to follow. Freewill offering for local charities.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Cozy ride - Youngsters snuggle under blankets to stay warm on the Brouwer Service Centre float in the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Caroline Sealey

to you and yours

Festive season continues with parade in Alma

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Second annual community Christmas dinner set for Dec. 25 By Patrick Raftis MINTO - Local residents Dave and Jean Anderson are once again hosting a community Christmas dinner on Dec. 25. The Andersons stress the event, which will begin at 1pm at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre, is open to everyone who would like to attend. “If you are alone or just don’t feel like cooking; if you have already celebrated with your family, or if your family lives far away; come and join the community for a homecooked meal, some fellowship and celebrate the

Remember The Story On that night long ago in Bethlehem, Jesus came into our world and our hearts.

Family breakfast - Enoying Breakfast with Santa in Moorefield on Dec. 2 are, from left: Deacon, Kristina and Celeste, Sawyer and Felicity Signer of Moorefield. The event , hosted by the Drayton Kinettes, was a fundraiser for the Mapleton Splash Pad project. Photo by Caroline Sealey Spirit of the season - Dave and Jean Anderson will host their second annual community Christmas dinner at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre on Dec. 25. Community News file photo true meaning of the season,” the couple states in material promoting the free event. The Andersons, who celebrate Christmas with their families on days other than Dec. 25, hosted the dinner for the first time last year, having no idea what kind of a turnout to expect. On Dec. 25, 2016, between 140 and 150 people, including volunteer helpers, enjoyed a traditional Christmas meal, while another 25 meals were delivered to shut-ins or people working on Christmas Day. “It was successful. It was everything we wanted,” Jean told the Wellington Advertiser following the event.

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Community Christmas event Community Christmas A Community Christmas Celebration sponsored by the Drayton-area church ministries was held on Dec. 3 at the PMD arena. Donations were received for Ramoth House, Mount Forest. The event included music by the Moore Family and a dessert buffet and refreshments. ABOVE: Donations for Ramoth House, a pregnancy are and education centre. ABOVE LEFT: Area residents enjoying the celebration. LEFT: Participating pastors included Craig Frere, Jake Snieder, Daniel DeVries, Duane Vanderlaan, Jeff McCracken and Paul Droogers. Absent: Terry Ruegg of Conestoga Bible Camp. Submitted photos

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Hark the Herald Angels Sing

When I think of Christmas carols, there are a few that almost always come to mind. Not so much my favorites, but just which ones are the essentials. Joy to the World, Silent Night, Oh Little Town of Bethlehem, Angels We Have Heard on High they would all be included. For sure, though, I would also include in my top five the song Hark the Herald Angels Sing. I don’t know how anyone could do a Christmas Eve or Christmas morning service and not include that song. While Hark would be at the top of the list for many,

most of us fail to remember that it was Charles Wesley who wrote it. Charles was known as a great revivalist preacher in England. One of his primary motivations for writing songs was to instill in the hearts and minds Biblical truth. He was passionate about truth. Good theology (truth about God) was essential to him. This song is rich with the story of the birth of Jesus. Since the beginning of the world, there has been a spiritual battle that has been waging all around us. When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden, it wasn’t just a human choice. It was inspired by evil. Ever since then, man has found himself trapped in a cosmic

battle. So thousands of years after the world began, God, by His miraculous power, sends His Son into the world. Jesus Christ was born into this world by a miraculous virgin birth, but also into a royal line. Jesus’ very name, means “the Lord saves.” These facts give rise to the words in the first verse. There you will find talk of peace, of God and sinners being reconciled, of the joy of the angelic beings at this great triumph. Jesus’ birth wasn’t just any birth. It ushered in a whole new era in world history. The forces of good, the angelic beings, knew the implications of Jesus’ birth, and so they burst out in song, proclaiming His birth.

The song Hark goes on to delve into some great theological mysteries. It speaks of Jesus being adored in heaven, and yet how Jesus was willing to humble himself and join with men in this messy world. It makes reference to how Jesus came in the fullness of time. Man had longed for the Messiah for centuries, and in Jesus, He had finally arrived. There in Jesus Christ, we as human beings beheld the glory of God. The incarnation is one of the greatest joys and yet also a mystery that no human will ever fully grasp. The third verse is rich with truth about salvation from sin. Its focus is on how Jesus ushers in salvation that is available to all of

mankind. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He is righteous, and He brings light into this world and offers eternal life to all who will follow Him. His birth was for the purpose of salvation. Jesus offers hope to the hopeless. He is the giver of second chances. In the last verse, as we would expect, there is a call out to each of us. Read the first three verses; think about it, then respond. Wesley challenges us: “will we invite Jesus into our hearts and lives?” Will we allow Jesus to “bruise in us the serpent’s head” or to “rid our lives of Adam’s likeness”? Both of these last questions are a reference to Jesus being able to rid our

lives of sin. Wesley’s song Hark was not just a fun song driven by some romantic notion of Christmas. He wrote it to instill in us the truth of who Jesus is and to challenge us to no longer continue on the path of destruction that most of us have chosen, but instead to embrace the salvation that comes only from a deliberate choice to embrace Jesus Christ as Lord of our life. My prayer would be that this Christmas, we would spend more time thinking about the songs we sing, and realize the incredible stories they tell. It may just transform your life. Submitted by Pastor Mark McCready

Cantata - The Drayton Christian Reformed Church, at special request, hosted the Ambassador Christian Male Chorus and Friends, from Hamilton on Dec. 9. The group performed When Will He Come? The Winter Rose, a Cantata by Joseph Martin. The Winter Rose incorporates both traditional carols and newly-composed anthems that visit the timeless Christmas story with fresh insight, organizers note. Through use of music and narration, the cantata presents “the life of Jesus Christ from prophecy to passion.” A freewill offering was taken at the event in support of the chorus which, in turn, supports local high school music programs in the Hamilton area. Submitted photo

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Theatre youth volunteers - The annual youth volunteer appreciation party at the Drayton Festival Theatre was held recently. LEFT: Over 30 youth volunteers were in attendance. ABOVE: Jillian McIntyre won a Bluetooth speaker from Gibson Sound and Vision of Waterloo. Mornington Communications, Blooming Dale’s, Drayton Chop House, a la Mode, A Golden Touch, Family Time Pizza and Gerrad Everard also donated prizes. The board of directors and staff of the theatre thanked the youth volunteers for their hard work and dedication this season. All youths aged 12 and over are welcome to volunteer as ushers. Usher information will be available in newsletters at local schools in April for the 2018 season. Submitted photos

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PALMERSTON - North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) has successfully achieved designation from the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada under the World Health Organization and UNICEF’s Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI). NWHC is the fifth hospital in Ontario and the first level one perinatal hospital to attain the BFI designation. (level one perinatal hospitals provide care to uncomplicated, low-risk pregnant women and newborns.) The Baby-Friendly Initiative is a global program launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. Official designation involves successful compliance with criteria outlined in the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding as established and defined by the WHO and UNICEF as well as Practice Outcome Indicators for Hospitals as set out by the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. The hospital initiative is aimed at ensuring all levels of the organization promote and support a baby-friendly environment, with an emphasis on the importance of breast feeding for infant health. “NWHC’s staff and physicians, at both Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston and District Hospital, worked incredibly hard to achieve this designation,” states NWHC president and CEO Stephen Street. “They have created a culture that protects, promotes, and supports breastfeeding, which evidence indicates will lead to healthier children, and in the long run, healthier communities.” NWHC patient care manager and BFI lead Nancy Cleary explained, “Work to achieve BFI designation has been a four-year process, with all staff, physicians and

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Celebration - Palmerston and District Hospital patient care manager Nancy Cleary cuts a cake at Louise Marshall in Mount Forest to celebrate North Wellington Health Care’s Baby-Friendly Initiative designation on Dec. 6. Photo by Lynne Turner midwives participating. “This work reflects North Wellington’s desire to provide mothers and infants with the best of care.” Some of the work to achieve BFI designation included: - placing babies directly skin to skin with their mother following birth; - supporting rooming-in, so babies remain with mother following birth; - continual best practice breastfeeding education for nurses; - parental support to make informed decisions; - development of parent

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