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Local firefighters better prepared for pet emergencies PALMERSTON - The Minto Fire Department is better equipped to handle petrelated emergencies thanks to a donation of pet oxygen masks by Heartland Animal Hospital of Listowel, Mount Forest and Drayton and Invisible Fence Brand by KW Sprinkler. Three pet oxygen mask kits, one each for the Harriston, Palmerston and Clifford fire stations were supplied to Heartland Animal Hospital by Invisible Fence Brand through the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association in exchange for a donation to the Farley Foundation, a charitable organization which assists seniors, disabled individuals and women at risk of abuse by subsidizing the non-elective veterinary care of their pets. Each pet oxygen mask kit contains three re-usable masks appropriately sized for small animals (cats, small dogs, animals with short snouts such as ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs and birds), medium-sized animals (20 to 25 pounds) and large domestic animals (dogs 50 pounds and over). Heartland Animal Hospital will also pro-
vide initial training and ongoing support to the Minto Fire Department as required. “After learning about the availability of pet oxygen masks through the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, we were eager to order kits for our community,� said Dr. Kim WatsonMcKenzie of Heartland Animal Hospital. “By providing our local fire department with the tools they need to assist animals before veterinary care can be accessed, we hope that this helps save the lives of animals who are affected by a tragic event such as a fire.� “Pets are often on the scene in emergency situations and like humans, they are susceptible to health risks arising from a fire,� says Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow. “While our team never hesitates to assist an animal in distress, this donation means that we now have the proper equipment to save a pet’s life during an emergency. “We do get pets that are pretty groggy sometimes, especially at barn fires,� he notes. Watson-McKenzie pointed out that kits are also helpful at accident scenes, where animals
Pet lifesavers - Fire stations in the Town of Minto recently received a donation of pet oxygen mask kits from Invisible Fence Brand and Heartland Animal Hospital. Demonstrating how the masks are applied, with the help of Ringo, an Australian shepherd, are, from left: Don Diebold of Invisible Fence, Dr. Kim Watson-McKenzie of Heartland Animal Hospital and Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow. photo by Patrick Raftis
are often in shock due to a crash. “Pet’s are secondary to people, as it should be, but they can
Committee ruling paves way for building on existing rural lots in Mapleton by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Rulings by Mapleton’s Committee of Adjustment appear to have cleared the way for three local families to build homes on properties they own on Wellington Road 10 near Moorefield. The three properties have been at the centre of a dispute over changes to Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) provisions in the township’s new comprehensive zoning bylaw. Between the spring of 2011 and August of 2012, three couples, Barb and Gary Huber, Chris and Brittany Huber and Dennis and Tiffany Gleeson, purchased lots on Wellington Road 10. The lots, created in the 1970s are within MDS 1 range of an unoccupied livestock barn on the property of Alwyn and Lori Woodham. However Mapleton’s comprehensive zoning bylaw waives MDS 1 requirements for existing lots that are less than 9.9 acres. The bylaw was originally passed in July of 2010, but did not come into effect until June of 2012 due to an OMB appeal on an unrelated matter. The committee of adjustment heard submissions on the applications at a meeting in December and deferred the
matters to Jan. 9 for further information and deliberation. On Jan. 9, the committee granted the minor variance applications for the properties owned by Chris and Brittany Huber and Dennis and Tiffany Gleeson. In these cases, the couples have stated they consolidated the smaller lots they had purchased, on the advice of township and county planning staff, later learning the township would not consider the consolidated lots “existing� at the time of the passage of the new zoning bylaw. “They told us we had to put them together and that’s what we did and now we’re in trouble for it,� stated Brittany Huber. However the committee ruled the requested variances were indeed minor in nature, would result in “appropriate� land use and comply with the general purpose and intent of both the county’s official plan and the township’s zoning bylaw. Committee members Floyd Schieck, Kay Ayres and Peg Schieck voted in favor of allowing the variances, while the fourth member of the committee, Carl Israel, was opposed. The committee denied Barb and Gary Huber’s application for a minor variance on their properties, which have not
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been consolidated. The committee noted the couple’s three lots should be consolidated and dealt with in a single application. The committee also indicated that “one of the lots is usable and there is no need for the relief requested.� At the Dec. 12 committee of adjustment meeting, Gary Huber acknowledged he could build on one of the lots as is, but indicated a permit issued for the smallersized lot would not allow him to build a house as large as he would like to. Regarding this application, the committee also stated, “a new application showing clear intentions should be submitted.� Floyd Schieck, Peg Schieck and Israel supported a resolution to deny the application. During discussion on Chris and Brittany Huber’s application, Wellington County Planner Mark Van Patter argued allowing any of the lots to be built on would have a “very minor� impact on the possibility of the future expansion of farming operations on the Woodham property. Van Patter said the Woodhams would still be able to increase their operation from 583 swine feeders up to 658 feeders and meet the MDS 2 Continued on page 3
suffer from smoke inhalation as well,� said Don Diebold of Invisible Fence Brand, adding the company has donated over
10,000 pet oxygen masks to fire departments across North America in the last three or four years.
Budget plan backed up in Mapleton by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council here was told the 2013 budget won’t be ready as early as planned, as staff struggle to prepare it without a chief financial officer. Council had been aiming to have the budget done earlier this year, rather than the usual late-spring date for passage. However, CAO Patty Sinnamon advised council that the process is moving slower than planned, due to the resignation of director of finance Michael Givens, who left to take a similar post with Wellington North in August. “I don’t know if it’s going to be possible by the first of April,� she said. Councillor Andy Knetsch said “it’s really important,� that council “have a document to look at� as soon as possible. Council instructed staff to aim for the end of January to have a draft budget for council to work with.
Optimist hope to rope rodeo for Moorefield by Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Optimist Club is hoping to bring a rodeo to the community this summer. Councillor Neil Driscoll advised Mapleton Council of the club’s plans at the Jan. 8 council meeting. “We’re trying to get something together to put Moorefield, if not Mapleton, on the map and give us something to do one weekend in July,� said Driscoll.
Driscoll noted the Optimists are heading up the effort, which will involve other organizations and individuals from the community. “We’re looking for a group of about 100 volunteers,� he pointed out. Driscoll explained the community’s role would be to provide the facility and volunteers and attract an established rodeo organization to hold one of the events on its circuit. Driscoll brought up the
rodeo plans after public works director Larry Lynch asked council how they wished to handle disposition of the old light standards from the Moorefield ball park. Lynch reported that eight poles had recently been advertised for sale, attracting only two bids the highest of which was $122 for “the entire lot.� Council directed Lynch to keep the poles, noting they might be useful for an event such as the rodeo.
Cost of road upgrades to be shared by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to a cost-sharing arrangement for upgrades on Sideroad 12 as part of a draft site plan agreement with a local grain elevator operator. The site plan agreement pertains to the existing and future use of an agricultural grain elevator operation on the property of Neil and Barbara Driscoll on Sideroad 12. Council received a letter at the Jan. 8 meeting from surveyor and planner Bruce Donaldson, who is representing the Driscolls in regard to the site plan agreement. The letter indicated the Driscolls were prepared to pay half the estimated $30,000 cost of proposed improvements to Sideroad 12 from Wellington Road 8 to the first driveway of
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the Driscoll property. The letter notes that agriculture activity on the property has increased since the Driscolls purchased it in 1974 in order to service their clients, approximately 80 farm operations. The letter also points out both the Driscolls and the municipality have made improvements to Sideroad 12 and the proposed improvements will benefit the municipality and neighbouring property owners as well as the company, which employs six people. Donaldson stated the improvements by the Driscolls include extension of three phase hydro service, as well as natural gas “for community use� and that taxes on the property have more than tripled since 2010. Councillor Jim Curry asked
if the taxes had increased so sharply because the grain elevator is considered “more of an industrial use?� “Commercial assessment has been in place for two years,� explained CAO Patty Sinnamon, adding, “That certainly does support the request that’s coming forward.� Public works director Larry Lynch said road improvements, which include widening it by three metres, are necessary to accommodate increased traffic generated by the business. “At certain times of the year we have massive amounts of traffic on that road,� he said, noting township staff do gravel and grading work on the road “quite regularly.� Mayor Bruce Whale suggested the proposed 50-50 split Continued on page 3
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Council shuffles committee appointments MAPLETON – Councillors here have some new assignments after approving the traditional mid-term re-organization of municipal committee appointments. The appointments were determined through discussions between Mayor Bruce Whale and CAO Patty Sinnamon, and by resolution following a discussion of council at the Jan. 8 meeting. Whale explained the municipality has traditionally made some changes to committee appointments mid-term in order to allow councillors to gain experience in more areas. Council appointments to committees are as follows: Flood concerns - Mapleton council plans to meet with Grand River Conservation Authority officials to discuss the possibility of dredging a portion of the river flowing through the village as a possible flood prevention method. photo by Patrick Raftis
Councillor fears flooding in Drayton by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – Mapleton council plans to arrange a meeting with Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials over concerns about potential flooding in Drayton. Councillor Andy Knetsch raised the issue at the Jan. 8 council meeting. Knetsch said he feels the river should be dredged through parts of the village, considering the investment local residents have made in businesses and
homes in the area. “We’ve got $50,000 in reserves to do something with the river,” he noted. It was pointed out that in previous meetings, GRCA officials have stated dredging would have no impact on potential flooding in the area. However Knetsch disagreed. “I don’t buy that,” he said. Public works director Larry Lynch suggested the authority might be more interested in doing the work on a costshared basis with the munici-
pality. However, he cautioned the costs for the work might be higher than council members anticipate. Lynch also said it’s possible that dredging through Drayton might simply let the water move through the village, only to get caught up further down the line. “It might not necessarily mean it flows smoothly right through to the lake.” Council agreed to set up a meeting for further discussion on the issue with the GRCA.
Committee ruling paves way for building FROM PAGE ONE setback. “At this point, the urban boundary (of Moorefield) limits further development, unless a minor variance was to be given,” he stated. Lawyer Patrick Kraemer, who represented the Woodhams at the meeting, argued the requested minor variances did not meet the intended purpose of the zoning bylaw, which “clearly says the building has to meet the MDS requirements. “There is an exemption for existing lots, but the township’s solicitor clearly says these are not existing lots. This is not about the Woodhams’ barn and their ability to expand. It has to do with these particular applications for building a house in a rural area,” Kraemer argued. Kraemer said basing the decision to allow the lots to be built on the limitations placed on the Woodham barn by the proximity of the Moorefield urban boundary would be, in effect, “moving out the Moorefield urban boundary without first having a comprehensive review.” Mike Downey, a local nutrient management planner, spoke against allowing the proposed developments, stating that MDS regulations are “a proven tool that works.
“When we vary from that, that’s when we have problems,” said Downey, “I would implore you and plead with you to respect 42 years of research and hard data.” Downey stated he was appearing at the meeting in his professional capacity, and not his role as a member of Mapleton Township council. At its Dec. 11 meeting, Mapleton council filed objections to all the requests for minor variances, contending they were not minor in nature and did not meet MDS 1 requirements and also citing incomplete application forms and a lack of verification of MDS distances provided. When the issue was first raised by the Woodhams at a council meeting on Sept. 25, all the members of Mapleton council who were in office at the time the comprehensive zoning bylaw was passed said they were unaware the new bylaw would result in the waiver of MDS requirements on existing small rural lots. The Mapleton bylaw was developed over a period of about two years and included many changes, said planner Linda Redmond in an interview with the Advertiser at that time. “At the end of the day there were a number of changes and
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NWHC pleased with support from LHIN MOUNT FOREST - The ect on track for beginning the board of North Wellington tendering process in 2014/15 Health Care (NWHC) is as announced by the Province pleased with progress on capi- last August. “The NWHC team will tal projects for local hospitals. The Waterloo Wellington continue to work with the Local Health Integration WWLHIN and ministry to Network (WWLHIN) passed move this project forward a motion last month to support through the next stages of NWHC capital redevelopment the planning process,” stated Jerome Quenneville, president projects. The WWLHIN board and CEO of NWHC. The board made the deciendorsed the program and service elements contained in sion to appoint Craig as board the Stage 1 Part A submis- chair for the remainder of his sion for the capital redevelop- term on the board which will ment of the ambulatory care, end at the annual general meetand emergency department at ing on June 20. Craig has been filling this Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest and the medi- role on an interim basis since cal education facilities at both last spring when the previous the Palmerston and District chair, Al Hodgson, took an Hospital and Louise Marshall unexpected extended leave. Craig has over 20 years of Hospital. “We are very pleased to experience on local hospital have the WWLHIN’s con- boards and has held the role tinued support and share this of chair in the past. Currently, news with our NWHC sup- he also serves on the Ontario porters,” stated David Craig, Hospital Association board of directors and is a representaNWHC board chair. The Stage 1, Part A portion tive on the Small Rural and of the NWHC Capital Project Northern Provincial Leadership was reviewed by the WWLHIN Council. “As a devoted champion of to ensure that the plan supports the strategic direction of the local health system in Waterloo Wellington. This j Gz G Gk approval helps keep the proj-
rural health care the board is confident that Craig’s leadership will continue to serve the local hospitals well,” states a press release from NWHC. Last fall, the WWLHIN sent a funding letter advising NWHC that it is eligible to receive one-time funding of up to $584,700 to support small and rural hospitals in the WWLHIN. The province promised as part of the spring 2012 provincial budget a $20-million fund to assist with the transformation of small rural and northern (SRN) hospitals across the province. NWHC will be working with other health care partners to identify and prioritize appropriate proposals to make best use of the one-time funds. The funding is designed to improve collaboration between small and rural hospitals and community care providers. Funding proposals are to be reviewed at the WWLHIN and provincial level in the coming months with the majority of work done by the end of December 2013.
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we did go through the bylaw in detail,” she stated in the interview. “I understand that council didn’t understand it (the MDS waiver) was in there. I expect someday it will come out why,” commented Israel at the Jan. 9 meeting. Van Patter explained the MDS waiver for existing lots was included in the bylaw because the general planning view is that owners of legally created lots should have a right to build on them. “At some point in time, someone created these lots legally according to the laws in place at that time and I guess the question is do you respect those laws?” said Van Patter. The committee of adjustment decisions are subject to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board until Jan. 29. Lori Woodham told the Advertiser she and her husband are “disappointed” with the decision, but have not decided if they will launch an appeal or take any further action.
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GUELPH - This winter two Better Sleep Programs will be offered by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at the University of Guelph. The Better Sleep Program meets for five sessions to develop the skills most helpful to fall asleep or fall back to sleep after waking in the night. Research finds these cognitive/behavioural strategies are the most effective approach to decrease insomnia and improve sleep - even more effective than sleeping pills in the long term. Topics will include how
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Forward thinking Mapleton council made a good call this week in deciding to seek a meeting with Grand River Conservation Authority to discuss flood prevention in the core area of Drayton. When it comes to flooding, prevention is always preferable to restoration. Councillor Andy Knetsch raised the issue at the Jan. 8 council meeting, stating he feels the river should be dredged through parts of the village before what he feels is an inevitable flood wipes out a substantial portion of the investment local residents have made in businesses and homes in the area. The issue isn’t a new one. Council dealt with the concern about potential flooding in 2011 as well. At that time, efforts were made to draw CN rail into the discussions to deal with problems generated by rail abutments along the river. As was noted at the Jan. 8 meeting, that avenue proved a dead end, leaving only the township and the GRCA to deal with the problem. And make no mistake, flooding can devastate a community. With extreme weather events seemingly increasingly common, downtown Drayton could be only one major storm away from a serious rebuilding effort that could cost millions. A number of Rockwood residents were busy dealing with the effects of flooding resulting from the collapse of a stormwater management pool in a subdivision in that village Monday. Thousands of litres of water flowed through a vacant lot onto the road and into homes in the area. The media images of mud-filled streets and basements indicate a massive clean-up job will be needed, yet the flows generated by the Rockwood incident were only a fraction of what Drayton residents would be facing if the Grand backed up in a big way. Dredging may or may not be the answer to Drayton’s situation. Public works director Larry Lynch suggested it’s possible dredging might simply let the water move through the village, only to get caught up further down the line. But if it’s not the answer it’s a good starting point for a discussion that needs to be held on the best way to contain the river, before the next major storm or snow-melt leaves everyone wondering why they didn’t act sooner. According to Ontario’s community safety ministry, floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Canada and the most dangerous in Ontario in terms of property damage, civil disruption and death. The ministry notes floods are typically caused by seasonal melting snow, ice jams, heavy spring rains and summer thunderstorms. Flash flooding is often caused by violent rain storms or breaking dams, and usually occurs with little or no advance warning. While all levels of government have a responsibly to provide protective measures to flood-prone areas, the ministry also advises citizens to take the following measures to minimize damage to their property in the event of flooding: - put weather protection sealant around basement windows and the base of ground-level doors; - install “check valves” in sewer traps to prevent floodwater from backing up into the drains; - install the drainage for downspouts a sufficient distance from residences to ensure that water moves away from the building; - move any important documents or keepsakes out of the basement and store them at a higher level to protect them from flood damage; and - keep shut off instructions for gas and water valves close by and read them carefully. Patrick Raftis
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on March 4 at 7pm, teaching tips to curb worrying; and - decreasing headaches program, beginning Feb. 27 at 7:30pm, teaching strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches. All events are held at the University of Guelph. Register at 519-824-4120, ext. 52662. For more details visit www. uoguelph.ca/~ksomers.
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most common mid-life sleep disturbances. The workshop fee is $20. The clinic will also host several special skill training programs: - relaxation and stress management skills, beginning Jan. 22 at noon or 5:30pm, teaching techniques to relax the body, calm emotions, and settle down a busy brain; - Stop Worrying workshop
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to effectively park distracting thoughts or noise, how to avoid the big mistake that robs energy from sleep, and the three keys to good sleep. The evening group will meet on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30pm beginning Jan. 31 and the noon group meets on Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 pm beginning Feb. 1. The program fee is $50. In addition there will be a special sleep workshop for mid-life women on Jan. 29 from 7 to 9pm. This workshop provides peri-menopausal women with strategies to cope with hot flashes and the other
BEING LANDS LOCATED at Part of Lots 17 & 18, Concession 10, geographic Township of Maryborough, now in the Township of Mapleton, County of Wellington and being more particularly described as Part 1,2,3 & 4 on Reference Plan 61R-9338. TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Township of Mapleton Surplus Land Policy, the Council of the Corporation of The Township of Mapleton, has declared the above referenced lands to be surplus to its needs and intends to sell the lands to Glenaviland Development Corporation without an appraisal. These lands are used for Storm Water Management for the subdivision development but will also be used in the design of the proposed nine hole golf course. THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before the Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., in the Township of Mapleton Council Chambers, located 7275 Sideroad 16, east of Drayton. WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the proposed disposal of surplus properties may be submitted to the Municipal Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2013.
Taxation Rebates NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS Under Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 the local municipality may cancel, reduce or refund all or part of taxes levied on land in the year in respect of which the application is made if the property:
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VACANCY REBATE Vacancy Rebates are available for eligible properties within the Commercial and Industrial property tax classes. Properties with these classes must have vacant units. A rebate is provided based on the period of time the unit was vacant, subject to eligibility requirements. Application forms are available at the Township office. Deadline to apply for a rebate for the 2012 taxation year is February 28, 2013. Please note that such properties are subject to inspection. If you require additional information please contact the municipal office at 519-638-3313 Ext. 22.
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Pioneer craftsmen We often forget about the many craftsmen who built the stately homes and public buildings in our community. They didn’t found huge businesses or companies but applied their skills to erecting buildings, many of which we live and work in today. Two such men were carpenter David Downey and mason Wesley Smith. Both men spent their lives in Mapleton Township and had active retirement in Drayton. Downey started in the carpentry trade in 1890 with his father Rueben Downey, at
Stirton. He was a skilled trim carpenter and, although not formally trained as an architect, drew plans and made blueprints for many houses and other buildings. As well as plying his trade, he purchased the Drayton Planing Mill in the 1920s and operated it until 1947, when he retired at age 71. His retirement was only from the planing mill business, as he continued to use his skills as a carpenter in renovating many buildings. Downey lived with his son and his wife during his retirement. He had a little shop in a back room of the house where
he sharpened ice skates for the local skaters for 25 cents. Many a time I stopped on my way to the rink and waited while he obligingly sharpened my skates. He was a quiet man with a twinkle in his eye. Wesley Smith lived in Drayton all his life in the house where he was born on the corner of Main and Smith Drive. The family also owned the 45-acre farm just south of the house that had been originally cleared by John W. Dales. His father was Alfred Smith, the first cooper in Drayton. Wesley was one of 17 children. He had six sisters and 10 broth-
ers and his parents adopted another child, making 18. When Smith was in his eighties he remarked to an interviewer, “that they needed the farm for a big garden to grow the 80 bags of potatoes the family needed for the year.” It seems potatoes and the home-made bread his mother made were the staples of their meals. Wesley was taught the coopering (wooden barrel making) trade by his father. However being from such a large family, young Wesley was an enterprising lad and earned his first
few cents by carrying water for the work gang erecting the railway bridge over the Conestoga River at Drayton. He also became a skilled mason. Smith worked with Downey on many of the buildings in the area. They both worked on the Drayton Town Hall. As you travel the streets in Drayton you will pass many houses that these two fellows helped build. A few of those houses are: the two, two-storey white-brick houses on the south and west corners of Edward and Spring Street, the two, two storey, white
brick houses across from the public school on Wellington Street, St. Martin’s parsonage on Union Street, three, red-brick houses on the north side of Main Street West, the Henry (Dobben’s) and Andrews (Wellington Café) stores on Wellington Street, the Magnesium Inn (Dippel’s Garage) and the Advocate building (Blooming Dale’s). I’m sure the tradesmen erecting the new homes and buildings in the area would be pleased to think they may be leaving a similar legacy. submitted by Jean Campbell
Ottens earns shutout for Drayton DRAYTON 3 MISSIONARY 0 Both teams fought hard and almost kept the game scoreless through two periods. With less than a minute left in the second, Rob DeWeerd scored for Drayton off a scramble at the net. assisted by Scott VanOostveen and Mark Timmerman. Drayton added a goal to start the third. Brent DeKoning hit the twine, assisted by Pat Landman and Dave Mulder. Drayton added one more late in the third period. Mike DeWeerd and Brent Dekoning sent Scott VanOostveen down the ice, VanOostveen hit the top of the left face-off circle and rifled a slapshot into the net. FLORADALE 6 COMMUNITY 4 Floradale stacked up three quick goals in the middle of the first period within a span of a little over a minute. Tim Freeman split a pair of Ryan Martin goals. Assists were earned by Dan, Mike, Willis, and Gary Martin and Rod Shantz. Community answered for a goal before the period ended. A pass from behind the net by Joe Clemmer gave Kevin Gingrich a shot into the open corner. Community pressed hard in the second period and was rewarded with a goal. Kevin Gingrich and Durrell Stacken set up Rick Brubacher at the post. Brubacher waited and picked
his spot underneath the crossbar for the goal. Community tied the game in the dying minute of the period when Sam Bauman stepped into a loose puck and blasted a slapshot into the net. Community’s hopes were short lived, however. Floradale tallied three unanswered goals before the middle of the third period. Tim Freeman, Gary Martin and Mike Martin scored the goals, assisted by Javon and Mike Martin alongside Ryan and Willis Martin who each earned a pair. Community stayed in the game and came back for a goal. Gingrich and Clemmer teed up Josh Martin at the point. Martin blasted a slap shot to send the puck past the glove of the netminder. However, it was too little too late at the final buzzer and Floradale claimed the win. BETHEL 6 LISTOWEL 3 Bethel scored the only goal in the first period to take the lead. Brandon Wideman sent Mackenzie Bauman down the ice with the puck. Bauman bounced a shot off the pads of the goaltender and snapped the rebound into the corner. Bethel erupted in the second period for four goals. Brock Shoemaker scored a pair. Tim Bauman and Kyle Martin scored the other goals. MacKenzie Bauman earned three assists and Brandon Shoemaker
Putting radon on the radar a wise idea GUELPH – You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, but radon gas might be in your home, posing a risk to your family’s health. The only way to know if radon levels are high is to test – and WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health is encouraging residents to do just that. The winter months are ideal for the three-month test recommended by Health Canada because windows and doors are typically kept closed. “Even though radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, the majority of people do not know about this gas,” says Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health. “Public health is working to raise public awareness that winter is the ideal time to test their homes for this hidden danger.” An estimated 11 per cent of homes in the Wellington, Dufferin, and Guelph areas have radon above the 200Bq/ m3 guideline, based on a recent Health Canada study. “The only way to know if your home has high radon
levels is to test,” says Shawn Zentner, Manager of Health Protection. “Age and location of your home can’t be used to predict radon levels.” Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, responsible for about 16% of new cases. The risk is long-term and depends on the level of radon, how long a person’s exposed to it, and the person’s smoking habits. Radon gas is produced naturally from the breakdown of uranium in the ground. It can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation, spaces around pipes, and other openings. That’s why the test should be done at the lowest level of the home where occupants spend more than four hours per day. If test results show radon levels above the Canadian guideline, consult with a professional contractor for advice. The cost to reduce radon in a home typically ranges from $500 to $3,000. For more information, visit: http://www.wdgpublichealth. ca/?q=radon.
earned two. Other assists by Steve Wideman, Kyle Martin and Mike Seiling. Listowel connected for a goal late in the period. Nice passing by Trevor Streicher and Curtis Wagler gave Travis Kuepfer a shot into the open net. Listowel started the third with another goal. Kyle Streicher and Josh Shantz set up Phil Shantz who snapped the puck off the inside of the post for the goal. But Bethel cut off Listowel’s surge with a goal. Mike Veens and Brock Shoemaker slipped a pass across the crease to Brandon Shoemaker who tipped the puck into the net. Listowel added one more goal, as Trevor Streicher slipped a pass to Travis Kuepfer who finished the play.
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton
Don’t Be Fooled About Faith There is a famous quotation that was supposedly spoken by either P.T. Barnum (the famous circus guy) or Abraham Lincoln (the famous president guy): “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.” No doubt you have heard this nugget of wisdom many times before. My guess is that when we hear this quote we think of how
true this is for so many people who, it seems obvious to us, are easily duped. Not usually do you or I think of ourselves as the people who are easily or often fooled. We are, after all, thoughtful, sophisticated, relatively well educated, and above all scientifically-minded modern people who are not easily hoodwinked. In some respects this is no doubt true. However it has been wisely observed that I am never as vulnerable to fall for something as when I think and say that I would never fall for such a thing. I think that on one matter in particular we moderns
have been hoodwinked “real good.” There is a very popular assumption in our culture that says that science and its discoveries have proven that God does not exist, that God is no longer necessary because science has been able to show how the universe (Big Bang) and life (evolution) have come to be, and therefore God has been proven to be an illogical myth and we should dispose of our childish old mythologies and imaginary divine Friends. I think even many (most?) of us who are Christian have been profoundly shaped by the scientific spirit of our age. We tend to assume that the nature
is predictable and dependable, and we don’t see the hand of God at work in the world around us. As a result we feel far less dependent on the mercy, protection, and provisions of God in our daily life, and we hardly recognize or expect the presence of divine miracles in our lives. Many of us don’t have a sense that personal relationship and fellowship with the risen Lord Jesus Christ is real or possible, and some of us don’t think that Jesus really rose bodily from the grave (because that kind of thing is impossible after all). In this age of science many of us Christians are embarrassed
Warm up with a bowl of soup Soup sales have been on a slight decline lately and this is no surprise - who wouldn’t be afraid to buy canned soup when we keep hearing they are full of salt? Regular soups have around 700 mg of sodium per cup (half the can) – almost half a days worth! How many of us only eat half the can? A 2010 study in the United States showed that nearly two out of three consumers ate the whole can. That means most are getting almost thier entire days worth of sodium at one meal. So clearly the “too much salt” warning can be true, but soups can also provide a healthy option during these cold winter months. You just need to know how to pick them. Be label savvy Look for soups with 10 per cent daily value of sodium or less. That’s the percentage number down the right side
of the nutrition facts label. It’s a quick an easy way to see if a product has a little (5% or less) or a lot (20% or more) of something. Look for “no salt added” or “low sodium.” Low sodium means 140mg or less per serving. Don’t be fooled by “25% less sodium.” Many of these have more than 480mg of sodium...per cup. Don’t be lured in by claims like ‘one full serving of vegetables,” “whole grain,” or “no artificial colours or flavours.” All of these things may be great but if you’re also getting a whole days worth of salt you may want to reconsider. What about making it yourself? Great idea – it gives you all the control. Still be careful – vegetable and meat broths, seasoning cubes, and packets
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I trust you enjoyed the holidays and are ready for a new year of birding experiences. I will finish off the list of perching birds seen in Mapleton. Birds seen in previous years will have an asterisk. Cardinals: Northern. Grosbeak: Rose-Breasted, Evening*, Pine*. Buntings: Snow, Indigo. Finches: Purple, House, White-Winged Crossbill*, Common Redpoll*, Pine Siskin, American Goldfinch. Sparrows: Eastern Towhee*, American Tree*, Chipping, Field*, Vesper*, Savannah*, Grasshopper*, Song, White-Throated, White-Crowned, Dark-Eyed Junco. Orioles: Orchard, Baltimore. Blackbirds: Bobolink, Red-Winged, Brewers, Common Grackle, Brown-Headed Cowbird. Tanagers: Scarlet. Flycatchers: OliveSided*, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Yellow-Bellied, Eastern Phoebe, Great-Crested, Eastern Kingbird. Meadowlarks: Eastern. Thrushes: Eastern Bluebird*, Wood (heard), American Robin, Gray Catbird, Brown. Jays: Blue. Kingfishers: Belted. Kinglets: Ruby-Crowned* Hummingbirds: Ruby-Throated. Wrens: House*. Waxwings: Cedar. Starlings: European. Crows: American. I am sure that many more birds have been seen over the years by the people of Mapleton. With our busy lives, we don’t always get things accomplished that we would have liked to, such as reporting our findings. It is notable that more sightings in some larger categories would be sighted. I am referring to the Warblers. Some warblers are common and even abundant in our area. The YellowRumped is an example. We can be thankful though for the large variety we do see. As I noted in the fall, an impressive 105 different birds have been reported in Mapleton. With bitter winter weather upon us the birds will appreciate our keeping feeders well stocked.
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can all be loaded with sodium. Look for “no added salt” versions and add your own spices to zip up the flavour. Try adding the following to your soups: - bean or lentil soup: chopped roasted red peppers, freshly ground black pepper; - chicken soup: hot sauce, cilantro, ginger, fresh lime or lemon juice; - tomato soup: basil, oregano, thyme, tarragon; - squash soup: sage, curry powder; and - vegetable soup: basil, fresh parsley and 1tsp parmesan cheese. Try out a spin on the traditional potato and leek. This creamy soup gets its texture from beans instead of added cream. Do this for any of your blended soups and pat yourself on the back – you’ve just cut the saturated fat and added extra fibre and protein! This soup is 275 calories a serving, has only 200 mg of sodium, seven grams of healthy fat, and eight grams of fibre. The best part of course is the flavour. Ingredients: 3 leeks 5 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium sweet potatoes 6 cups no salt added chicken broth 1 can cooked no salt added white beans (cannellini, navy, butter…) ** 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 2 Tbsp olive oil
juice of 1 lemon 2 tsp. turmeric cayenne to taste **If you can’t find no salt added beans, make sure to rinse them very well or cook them from dry. Directions: 1. To prepare the leeks, cut off the very tip of the root, and the tough, dark green tops. Leeks can be dirty so it’s a good idea to soak them in a bowl of water first and then rinse well. 2. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium and add chopped leeks, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir to coat and cook for five minutes or until the leeks have softened. Add garlic and grated ginger. 3. Scrub the sweet potatoes and chop into rough cubes. Leave the skin on for added fibre. Add them to the pot, stir, and cook for a few minutes. 4. Add broth and the beans and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until sweet potatoes are soft (about 15-20 minutes). 5. Blend the soup until totally creamy. Add one tbsp olive oil and lemon juice to brighten the flavour and enjoy. For more information about the free services offered by the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team visit our website www. mmfht.ca or call our Drayton office at 519-638-2110, or our Clifford office at 519-327-4777 to book an appointment.
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to make faith statements about our beliefs, and many of us end up living as agnostics, going through our daily lives without a profound sense of the truth and relevance of the existence of God. That’s the hoodwinking that we have succumbed to. Because the amazing discipline and practice of the scientific method has contributed so many very positive things to our lives, we have allowed science and scientists to overreach their authority and expertise. We have allowed the scientific worldview to define the field and rules of play, and to sideline any faith or theological perspectives. Hence the popular assumption of our culture is that anything true or worth knowing can be observed and defined by the powers of scientific observation and analysis. And obviously God is not included. The irony is that science and scientists are doing what Christians have too often done in history - claim exclusive possession of truth. Just as it has been necessary over and over again in history for Christians to do a reality check and re-evaluate and become more humble about our claims for truth, I think it is high time we look critically at our assumptions about science and become a lot more humble about science’s limitations and truth claims. To begin with let us confess that science cannot prove or disprove the existence of God. To say that God exists is indeed a statement of “faith” that cannot be proved by science. But to say that God does not exist is just as surely a statement of “faith” that cannot be proved by science. This means that agnostics (“I don’t know if God exists”) and atheists (“I know God does not exist”) and theists (“I believe God exists”) are all in the same boat – we are all people who live by faith. Recognizing this
helps us have more humble dialogue with each other. Secondly, there is an inherent assumption in the scientific worldview that everything that is real and true is factual, observable through our senses and by extension through tools of scientific observation. This has led to the claim that everything we experience in life, even love or falling in love or philanthropy or religious worship or delight in cuddling a newborn baby are all somehow explainable as thoroughly rational, sensible phenomena resulting from evolutionary adaptation. And if science can’t explain it now, they soon will. The scientific worldview and method certainly can observed and explain much, but to claim they can explain everything is again a “statement of faith” or hope, not a declaration of “fact.” And finally, science may be able to say much about the way life developed on this earth, or how the universe developed following the Big Bang. However science has been totally unable to factually state how life originated or what preceded and/or caused the Big Bang. Elaborate unsubstantiated speculations, such as life began as a chance alignment of chemicals or was brought to earth by aliens, or that our universe is an extension of other parallel universes, are faithin-science ponderings that arise from the previous faith commitment that God does not exist and therefore the universe and life have to have come into being by some rational means which science will someday be able to explain. We can be very thankful for science and scientists, but let us not allow our gratitude to cause us to be fooled into thinking that science displaces God, or that it is any less a statement of faith to believe science can/ will explain everything, as it is to believe that God exists and created all things.
College Royal set for March 16-17 GUELPH - Students at the University of Guelph have begun preparations for the biggest campus wide event of the year, College Royal. From Mar. 16 to 17 current students, prospective students, the community and alumni are invited to the University of Guelph for the annual tradition of the College Royal Open House. The event is the largest student-run, university open house event of its kind in North America, and has been an annual tradition for 89 years at the university. Each March, the university doors are opened to the general public in a campus-wide open house that attracts over 30,000 visitors. The 2013 College Royal president, Amanda Farrar, is very excited for this year’s
event, and says that the theme of “Welcome to Royal Country” will make this year’s celebrations bigger than ever. “Welcome to Royal Country. Over 50 College Royal executive members have already begun planning and preparing for the 12 days of College Royal,” said Farrar. “Historical events such as the livestock show and dog show will be occurring as well as a couple new and exciting events.” The weekend offers a wide range of events and activities for everyone, including livestock shows, dog and cat shows, square dancing, campus tours, a lecture series, logging competitions, a photography show, flower arranging competition, seeds and Forages competition and more. Continued on page 8
Join us in worshipping God on Sunday, January 20 10:00am: Rev. Tom Van Milligen, pastor of New Life Christian Reformed Church in Guelph will lead our service.
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Five New Year’s resolutions to protect your online privacy TORONTO - As people spend more and more time online, the need to be diligent in protecting online privacy and personal information to avoid identity theft and fraud becomes more urgent. Over this past holiday season, many Ontarians received or purchased new Smartphones and tablets; consequently, many have spent a significant amount of time adding new applications, but too few have taken the time to consider the privacy risks. “Through web browsing, posting on social networks, and the downloading of applications, personal information about individuals can be eas-
ily collected and stored indefinitely, making protecting our online privacy a growing concern,” said Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner. “I encourage everyone to make a commitment to protecting themselves by incorporating these five resolutions into their online habits,” Cavoukian said. She recommends five simple New Year’s resolutions. Regularly review social network privacy settings. Always understand what is being shared online and who can see it. Take the time to carefully review the privacy settings for each social network and application. For example,
it has become quite common for many applications to add time and geo-location data to photos, thereby allowing anyone to track an internet user’ location. Remember - these settings can change at any time without consent, so the onus is on, the user, to be aware. Think before you click Once something is posted online, it is very difficult to erase. Numerous new companies have appeared with the sole intent of “cleaning up” online histories. This is completely unnecessary for those who proactively consider what they are posting online. Everyone should con-
sider what a future employer or a scholarship funder might think of a post. Carefully evaluate what an identity thief might be able to do with the information being shared. Always consider the five W’s of personal information. Whether are purchasing a product online or joining a new social network, minimize the amount of personal information given out. Always evaluate if the website or application really needs so much information to provide a service. When divulging information, think about the following five W’s: Who wants it and who will have access to it? Why do they want it? What
will it be used for? Where will the information be stored? When will the information be used and when will it be discarded? Make passwords unique With numerous programs circulating to break passwords, it is important to keep them difficult to decrypt, but also easy to remember. One straightforward solution is to use the same word in two languages (i.e. home and maison). To make it even more difficult to break, use the phonetic spelling of one of the words. The addition of numbers, symbols, and capital letters will also help to ensure strong protection (i.e. Home7Mayzon$).
Carefully read the fine print It is imperative to understand the terms and conditions of any application or program before clicking agree. Buried within this information can be permissions for companies to share an individual’s personal information and online habits without their knowledge. The Information and Privacy Commissioner is appointed by, and reports to, the Ontario Legislative Assembly, and is independent of the government of the day. The commissioner’s mandate includes overseeing the access and privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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More soul soup - Drayton resident Glynic Belec’s work has been featured in the latest book in the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Belec has contributed a story to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels Among Us, which was launched Jan. 1. Previously, she was a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman’s Soul. photo by Wilma Mol
Local writer featured again in popular Chicken Soup series DRAYTON – A local writer has been featured in the latest book in the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series. In Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels Among Us, Drayton resident Glynis M. Belec shares a story called A Tim Horton’s Angel, about how a chance encounter with a caring stranger provided her with inspiration that aided her in her battle with cancer. For Belec, a freelance writer and children’s author, the work is her second contribution to the Chicken Soup series. Her first was a piece called A Mother’s Intuition which was featured in Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman’s Soul.
Belec, along with her daughter, Amanda, organizes the annual Zeal for Teal fundraiser in Drayton. The event raises funds for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. A press release from the series publisher states Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels Among Us is a collection of 101 stories “about ordinary people having extraordinary experiences through the intervention of angels.” For more information go to www.chickensoup.com Locally, the book is available at Studio Factor and Bloomingdales in Drayton or through gbelec@bell.net.
GUELPH - Whether it is the reality of a retirement income, the choice to live a simple life or the reality of a loss of income or disability, many people are living on less income. A free seven-week program aims to help those in Guelph and Wellington County learn to make ends meet in a sensible way. Living on Less is a free seven-week program helping people live on less income and reduce their environmental footprint. Running since 2009, participants in Living On Less will develop their own spending plan and live on less with confidence. Topics to be addressed are managing money, living within your financial means, eating on much less, keeping healthy, fraud, legal aid and finding employment and transportation. Also covered is lessening your environmental footprint by making your own cleaning and skin care products and a community kitchen workshop. The first class is entitled “Living on less – what does
it mean?” hosted by guest Jacqueline Gagnier on Jan. 14. On Jan. 21, the topic is “Managing on less money and Develop your spending plan,” with Meg Penstone and Ann Chidwick. “Staying healthy and employment strategies” will be presented by Peggy Nickels and Jessie Watts on Jan. 28. On Feb. 4, Simon Jacques will lead a workshop, “Transportation and eating on much less.” Nancy Singer and Sherry Pettapiece will host “Legal aid and fraud,” on Feb. 11. “Practical ways to save and make your own products,” with Ann Chidwick and Jacqueline Gagnier will take place on Feb. 25. The final workshop is March 4, with a wrap up of the program and a lunch. All workshops run from 9:30am to 12pm at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church, located at 86 Glasgow St. N. at Paisley. To pre-register or for more information contact 519-8247910 or email: livingonless@ sjapostle.ca.
Norwell District Secondary School student Casey Clunas is the recipient of the Harriston and District Horticultural Society bursary. Casey is attending the University of Waterloo in Environmental and Resource Studies. On behalf of the society, Norwell math teacher and Casey’s volleyball coach, Leigh Suffern, presented her with the award. photo submitted
81’s lose to Ripley 7-2 PALMERSTON - The Minto-Mapleton 81’s lost a 7-2 decision to the Ripley Wolves in Palmerston on Jan. 11. The 81’s were outscored 4-1 in the first period, with Jason Spurr netting their lone goal, assisted by Corey Allen and Todd Norman. Minto-Mapleton picked up the only goal of the second period, with John Thiel scoring, assisted by Matt McCann and Norman. Three unanswered thirdperiod goals by Ripley put the
game out of reach. Scott Kugliin faced 37 shots in the 81’s net, while MintoMapleton fired 32 pucks at Ripley netminder Kurt Edwards. The 81’s head to Port Elgin for their next action on Jan. 18 at 8:30pm and take on the Muskies in Shelburne on Jan. 19 at 8pm. The team’s next home game is Jan. 25 in Palmerston against the Lucknow Lancers, who occupy the basement in the WOAA Senior AA North division.
Students, OPP hit the ice to raise funds for MADD
by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – A team of Norwell District Secondary School students, including members of the school’s Redmen hockey team will take on members of the Wellington County OPP in a fundraising hockey game here, Jan. 25. The Katie McNally Memorial students versus OPP game will raise funds for the Wellington County chapter of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving. (MADD). The game is being played in memory of Katie McNally, a 21-year-old Palmerston resident who was killed in a head on collision on Highway
23 on Feb. 11, 2010. Katie’s mother, Lise McNally, is a director of MADD Wellington County. She says the game is also about raising awareness of the organization in this area. Free public skating “MADD Wellington County – Wellington is a big county – has been around in Guelph for a number of years, but we haven’t had a lot of involvement in the northern part of the county,” she said, adding she’s made it her mission to raise awareness about MADD locally. The game will be played at the Palmerston Community
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Centre, beginning at 6:30pm. Admission is a $5 donation to MADD Wellington County. The game will be preceded by free public skating from 5:30 to 6:30 sponsored by MADD. MADD Wellington County held a fundraising hockey game involving students and the OPP in Guelph last year and is preparing to host another game be-
tween the OPP and the Bishop McDonell hockey team at the West End Recreation Centre at 7pm on Jan. 16. McNally said the organization is working on making the Kate McNally Memorial game an annual event in this area. “We’ll see how it goes, but we’re already working on next year,” she notes.
College Royal set for March 16-17 FROM PAGE SIX The weekend is full of events for the kids such as Old Mac’s New Farm (an informative tour for kids through the university barn), junior. tractor rodeo, face painting, Teddy bear surgery and milkshakes at Food Science. There are also great demonstrations from the various clubs across campus as well as
contests and prizes. In a time when income is low and expenses are high for so many people, College Royal provides the perfect family friendly, fun filled event that is absolutely free. For more information about the schedule of events, contact colroyal@uoguelph.ca, or phone 519-824-4120 ext 58366.
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