Drayton Community News January 31, 2014

the

Serving the Mapleton Community

Community News Volume 47 Issue 05

Drayton, Ontario

1 Year GIC - 2.09% 3 Year GIC - 2.26% 5 Year GIC - 2.80% Daily Interest 1.55%

638-3328

Friday, January 31, 2014

www.jackfinancial.ca

Construction down $10 million in 2013 despite busy year in agricultural sector MAPLETON - Building activity in Mapleton was down by almost $10 million and generated $100,000 less in permit fees for the township in 2013, compared to the previous year.

A year-end report from acting chief building official Donald Johnson was presented to Mapleton council at the Jan. 14 meeting.

There were 287 building permits issued in 2013 for construction valued at $29,856,899. Total fees collected by the township in 2013 were $248,503.

In 2012, there were 344 permits issued for construction valued at $39,230,169, generating permit fees of $354,146.

For December 2013, construction activity was actually up over December 2012.

This past December 16 permits were issued for construction projects valued at about $1.8 million, generating $10,319 in permit fees. Total value of construction generated by seven permits in December 2012 was $875,600, with the township collecting $9,816 in fees.

Agricultural construction accounted for the largest share, 33 per cent, of building activity in 2013. There were 95 permits issues for agricultural activity valued at $8,817,927.

Fees generated by agricultural permits totalled $76,381.

In addition, one agricultural commercial building permit was issued for a $100,000 project generating $3,380 in fees and three projects classed agricultural industrial were valued at a total of $250,000, generating a further $4,103 in fees.

Single-family dwellings were the next largest sector in terms of construction value, with 24 permits issued for construction valued at $7,538,656.

Single-family residential construction generated $37,326 in permit fees.

With 12 building permits issued in 2013, industrial construction was valued at $5,262,384, netting the township $62,571 in fees.

Youth centre gets deal on ice time for annual fundraising tournament

by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - Mapleton council has agreed to continue providing a reduced ice time rate for the Drayton Youth Centre’s fundraising hockey tournament in 2014 and 2015.

The township subsidized the tournaments held in 2012 and 2013 by providing ice time at the same rate charged to Drayton Minor Hockey.

Council received a letter at the Jan. 14 meeting requesting the reduced rate be extended to tournaments planned for Nov. 14 and 15, 2014 and Nov. 13 and 14, 2015.

“The centre is operated

entirely by volunteers in the community and it relies completely on the generosity of the community in order to stay open,” states the letter from youth centre chair Calvin Martin. “We feel the youth centre has filled a void that is in our community, that it has met some of the needs that are present, that it has provided a safe and positive environment for youth to excel socially and even spiritually and finally, that it is currently a necessary organization in Drayton.”

While in favor of granting the request, council was split on whether they should be

extending the reduced rate into 2015, which is beyond the current term of council.

Councillor Jim Curry didn’t feel that would be a problem.

“Are all contracts null and void once there’s a new council?” he asked.

Curry and councillor Neil Driscoll voted in favour of a motion to approve the reduced rate for 2014 and 2015, while councillors Mike Downey and Andy Knetsch were opposed.

Mayor Bruce Whale broke the tie by voting in favor of the motion, stating, “If the next council wants to come after us …”

Dinner’s ready - The Alma Optimist Club prepared a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings for those attending Saturday’s Robbie Burns dinner hosted by the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games at the Aboyne hall at the county museum. Helping to get the desserts ready were, from left: Mark Reynolds, Kayla Blenkiron and Rob Avery. photo by Kris Svela

Storm shuts down roads - again

Snowbound in Drayton - This view of the front of Creekside Apartments (61 Main Street East) in Drayton on Jan. 25 was submitted by Richard Grove, who also lives on Main Street. “One of winter’s heroes dug our dear neighbour out so she can see the world,” said Grove in an email accompanying the photo. submitted photo

Main St. W. Palmerston

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Rated PG and 115 minutes long

SHOWTIMES: Friday and Saturday 8pm and Sunday 7pm

For more info call 519-343-3640 or visit www.norgantheatre.com

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - This area was paralyzed by another major winter storm for much of last weekend, with continued harsh weather also making the early part of the week an adventure for travellers.

Strong winds and snow squalls began in the afternoon on Jan. 24. As is often the case, Highway 6 between Fergus and Arthur was among the first roads in the area to be closed.

The road was shut down by early afternoon and remained closed until Sunday.

By early evening on Jan. 24 Wellington County OPP had closed all roads in the county north of Wellington Road 17 due to blowing snow and poor visibility. Police did not reopen roads until late Saturday afternoon.

At the height of the storm

Weekly Woawger the

me p Oh would so ourselves e e s to , s u giftie gie us as others see s- Robert Burn

in the early morning hours on Jan. 25, all roads in Wellington, Huron and Bruce counties were closed, with major highways and many county roads through Perth, Grey and Dufferin counties also shut down.

After a brief respite through Sunday, winds and snowfall picked up again overnight and

by Monday morning, travelling was again difficult, although most Wellington County roads remained open throughout the day and the storm tapered off into the evening.

Throughout the storm, local OPP officers across the province were busy responding to calls.

Province-wide, between Friday evening and Sunday morning, OPP officers responded to over 1,600 crashes, including three fatal accidents and numerous personal injury col-

BILL’S

lisions. During the course of these investigations eight OPP cruisers were struck by passing motorists, resulting in minor injuries to two police officers.

During the storm, police ordered more than 60 road and highway closures across Ontario and helped over 400 stranded motorists seek shelter from the storm.

In response to the conditions, the OPP were reminding motorists to watch for emergency responders and to move to the side when safe to do so.

Police also reminded drivers that driving defensively, reducing speed and adjusting following distance will assist in reaching destinations safely.

“Always exercise caution when driving and consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve,” police urged.

PAINT and COLLISION Specializing in...

Collision and Complete Re-Finishing, One Mile East of Moorefield.

519

638-2048

PAGE TWO The Community News, Friday, January 31, 2014

Thieves target snowmobiles MAPLETON - Sometime between Dec. 7 and 8, a theft occurred from a cottage located on Conestogo Lake.

Stolen were two snowmobiles and a trailer. The snowmobiles are described as a 1997 Yamaha, red in colour and a 1998 Yamaha, purple in colour.

If you have any information about this crime or any other

crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.

You never have to give your name or testify in court.

If your information is used in an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Trades & Services

mackey 9:H><C

7J>A9

H;DEL7J?EDI RENOVATIONS ! 7::?J?EDI + ADDITIONS +'/$,).$+(*( 519.638.5242 +'/$-'&$)&/519.710.3097

­COUNTRY RADIO & T.V.

Are you tattooed? Wellington museum wants you ABOYNE – Do you have a tattoo? Would you like to share your story behind this special image? The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is looking for you.

The WCMA is inviting people of all ages to reveal their inked images and be a part of a unique exhibit experience called My Story, My Tattoo.

“Behind every tattoo is a fascinating story. Help us explore the art of tattooing in Wellington County and share your story and tattoo with us today,” WCMA urges in a press release.

“We are very excited about

Tale of the tattoo - The Wellington County Museum and Archives are asking local residents to share the stories behind their tatoos for a unique new exhibit. submitted photo this upcoming project,” said administrator Janice Hindley.

“The exhibit will provide an opportunity for us to continue to celebrate the stories of

Drayton wins big over Listowel in local hockey action DRAYTON 6 LISTOWEL 2 Drayton scored the only goal in the first period. Mark Timmerman and Eric Deckers set up Robyn Curry in the neutral zone. Curry rifled a slap

shot into the net.

Listowel tied the game late in the second when Mark Hockley and Max Brubacher worked to creatwe a shot on net and Kyle Streicher buried

T.V.’S and APPLIANCES sales and service

40 McGivern Moorefield

(519) 638-3017

Community & Family Skate

Theme: Red and Pink

EVERYONE

is Invited for an Evening of

Fun on Skates

Ph: (519) 638-3063 Fax: (519) 638-3580

K.A. Hammond & Co. Limited Office Equipment * Sales & Service Moorefield, Ontario N0G 2K0 www.kahammond.ca

Monday-Friday 8am-6pm • Saturday 9am-2pm Summer 9am-12pm

Saturday, February 1st, 2014, 7-9pm,

PMD Arena, Drayton Cost: $2/person or $10/family Please note this is not a fundraiser. Costs intended to cover ice time only

Consider US First!

It’s worth the drive to Moorefield Susan Shaw

residential

Check out our NEW WEBSITE: www.stirtonconstruction.ca

9 Wellington St. S., Drayton, Ontario, N0G 1P0 (519) 638-3091 www.secureinsurance.ca

Gary Hawkins

commercial

new buildings

BR WN I N S U R A N C E We strive to educate, guide and offer choices to make insurance work for the people who buy it, not just the companies that sell it.

Palmerston 195 Main Street 519-343-2420 or 519-343-3000 Moorefield (D.N. Campbell Insurance) 34 McGivern Street 519-638-3039 or 519-638-3441

Missionary answered with two goals.

The Floradale surge was produced by Tim Freeman, one goal, four assists; Willis Martin , three goals, two assits; Dan Martin, one goal, two assits; Mike Martin and Brendan Jefferson with one each.

Brady Franklin added two to complete his hat trick.

COMMUNITY 4 BETHEL 1 Community opened the scoring in the first when Terry Horst set up Sam Bauman for a breakaway goal.

Bethel’s Brandon Wideman slipped the puck to Kevin Wellwood who buried it.

Community scored in the second, when Nick Stevens and Kevin Gingrich moved the puck around to give Delmer Frey a shot under the crossbar.

Community added the insurance goal late into the third period. A bounce off the back boards gave Cal Martin the opportunity to tuck the puck into the short side corner.

Community added one final goal. Terry Horst set up Joe Clemmer who ripped a shot on net. Nick Stevens blasted the rebound into the net. submitted by Willard Metzger

What’s Happening @ the Arena

sunDAY, February 2 Desperados vs. Heat, 12:00pm Pee Wee R vs. Elma Logan, 1:30pm Atom LL vs. Seaforth, 4:15pm Public Skating, 7:00pm-8:20pm tuesDAY, February 4 Bantam vs. Elma Logan, 8:30pm

agricultural

renovations

the rebound.

Drayton regained the lead shortly after. Mark Timmerman and Chad Reinders set up Eric Deckers in the slot.

Drayton added two more goals early in the third. Deckers drove home an unassisted goal and Curry finished a scramble at the net with a shot into the open corner, assisted by Chad Reinders and Eric Deckers.

Listowel goaltender Kevin Mencveld passed to Josh Shantz, who sprang Mike Gingrich loose for a goal.

Drayton came back for two goals to put the game away.

Curry and Deckers each scored and assisted. Mark Timmerman earned an assist on both goals.

FLORADALE 11 MISSIONARY 3 The first shot on net worked for both teams and resulted in a 1-1 tie in the first minute.

Floradale added more goals in the first. Andrew Martin scored with a slap shot from the point. Brady Franklin scored the Missionary goal. Assisted

by Dave Arndt.

Floradale owned the second period, stacking up five unanswered goals. In the third Floradale added three, but

saturDAY, February 1 Minor Hockey Novice LL Tournament, 7:30am-7:00pm Family Night Skating, 7:00pm-8:50pm

*Brokers for all lines of insurance

general contractor

David Martin P 519-638-5462 8012 8th Line C 519-895-6234 RR#2 F 519-638-3833 Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

people in the county and their history.”

Museum staff will be at the Clifford Library on Feb. 27, Drayton Library on March 17

and Elora Library on April 24 to take photographs and document stories. No appointment is necessary; just drop into the library from 2 to 7pm. Museum drop-in dates include: Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7 between 1 and 4pm to speak with staff.

Future dates across the County will be announced later this year.

For more information or for booking contact Beth Dyer, programming assistant at 519846-0916 ext. 5231 or bethd@ wellington.ca. The museum is open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and 1pm to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Kristin Cooper

John Hagarty

Garett Hawkins

Licensed brokers for

community calendar February 1 - Lasagna Dinner, 5:30-7:00pm at the Drayton Legion Br. 416, 15 Elm St. Drayton. Adults: $10 & a donation to the food bank, 12 & under: $5, 5 & under: free.

February 12 - Waterloo Rural Women Winter Mini Conference held at Wallenstein Bible Chapel, Wallenstein. Guest speakers: Tim Blackwell, OMAF; Krista Cressman Buck, Steckle Heritage Homestead; Celie Diebold, 2013 Queen of the Furrow; Sharon Grose, former Queen of the Furrow; Dana Thatcher from Thatcher Farms Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2013. To register call by Feb 10th. 519664-3794 ext. 237, www.waterlooruralwomen.org.

Drayton Youth Centre: Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00pm.

wednesDAY, February 5 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:20pm ThursDAY, February 6 Parent and Tot Skating, 11:00am-11:50am Adult Skating, 12:00pm-1:00pm friDAY, February 7 Minor Ball Registration, 6:00pm-7:00pm saturDAY, February 8 Minor Ball Registration, 9:00am-11:00am Public Skating, 2:45pm-4:20pm

Mapleton Minto Eighty Ones To see scores, upcoming games and team information please visit www.woaasrhockey.com

resenting the municipality both locally and abroad to promote the economic well-being of the town.

He claimed CAO Kathryn Ironmonger originally stated the per diems would apply but then reversed her comment based on the town’s remuneration policy.

While Maieron admitted the

by Patrick Raftis China trip was in itself unusual, MINTO – Council here and involved 10 days worth of agrees there is a need for afper diem payment, he said it fordable transportation for sebalanced out considering his niors and the disabled in the past lack of claims. north Wellington area, and is “I’ll be candid, there is a hoping a proposed county-wide $1,000 budget for the mayor study will lead to solutions. allowance for extra work, travel Palmerston area resident and per diems,” Maieron said.

Hugh Thompson, who volunHe noted that since he does teers on his own to assist senot typically attend municipal niors and others with transporconferences, he did not see an tation needs, addressed Minto issue. council on the topic at its Jan. In a follow-up to the China 14 meeting. trip, Maieron said he had al“There’s definitely a need ready taken the president of in the north here for transportation for the seniors and also for the handicapped, those that are in wheelchairs,” said Thompson. “The onlyRobinson transportation

by Mike thatERIN is available right is - Mayor Lounow Maieither familyfault supplyeron isthrough now finding with ing that opinions – and they not personal heldmay by other have a van capable of doing it councillors.

– orOn theyDec. can use the ambulance 3, Maieron spent transfer 10 to 15system.” minutes voicing his Unfortunately, says Thompobjections to opinions raised son, ambulance is by councillor John transfer Brennan on prohibitively expensive to use Nov. 19. for Brennan trips like stated medical appointthere were ments. opportunities missed as a rehadof, people who sult“We of thehave quality and errors have taken it from Palmerston within, an economic developdown Londonfor andthe the town cost ment to brochure ran at $700. handed out byObviously Maieron people during can’t afford that.” his May China trip.

Thompson noted concern, North Brennan’s primary Perth for seaside has fromtransportation property pricing erniors disabled was through rors inand thethe brochure, that the He said the service untilVON. November councillors had is through a combina-notfunded even seen the document tion of contributions from the nor known of its existence.

Southwest Health InteAt the Local time, Brennan had gration Network gas suggested that if (LHIN), council had tax dollars user fees. known theand brochure was besaidcould organizingThompson developed more have ers of the North Perth Service, “Really cannot count on gas tax dollars as they don’t know how much there will be.”

He said user fees in North Perth range from $4 one way for trips within Listowel to $8 for trips within North Perth, but

to say the opportunity existed or what was happening,” said Callaghan. “You came to us a week before you left and said that you’d been offered the trip to China and the county was going to pay for it. So we said ‘have a good trip.’ We were not advised that there would be any (financial) commitment by the municipality.” outside the Listowel limits.

Callaghan added, “If you Long range travel is also had just come to us earlier and provided through the service, said this was what was happenwith the charge for trips from ing ...”

Listowel to London set at 80 She then commented on the cents/km, plus $15 an hour for mayor’s statement that he’d takstandby time. en the Bank of China president “That’s a lot cheaper than through this area. “Was any $700 to get down there,” other member of council aware Thompson noted. of this?” she asked. “I wasn’t.”

In some municipalities the Callaghan added, “It seems service is provided through serlike everything is being done vice clubs, Thompson pointed under the table and we’re beout. ing told at the last minute. That Thompson said he has talkis the problem I have with this ed to officials from the Waterrequest.” loo-Wellington LHIN and they, “acknowledge that there is a need in the north here. However, he said he was told, “there is nothing onimprove the books, been done to it. even in future plans, to include it, Further, Brennan contended which is somewhat distressthat it appeared the mayor had ing.” waited until the last minute to suggested tellThompson council about the trip.council Maieron instigate agreed a survey his of tripthe to north to deterChinaWellington might bearea considered mine the different need for than transportaas being going tion services conference, and the ability of to another “But users to pay toward them. generally a councillor decides “Is conference it possible he forgoes the town which to.” itself to run the program “It was $2,500 for theusing trip, volunteer and there drivers?” was a perThompson diem rewondered. quest later in the meeting.”

Deputy mayorto Terry Fisk In reference comments noted transportation services regarding missed opportunities provided through the devellocal on the town’s economic LHIN seem to be concentrated opment brochure, Maieron notin cities. ed the there was also a Wellington “I we need to stress Countythink economic development that we doashave here, brochure partneeds the up package probably moreso than in the cittaken to China. ies Maieron because we don’t pubsaid the have brochure lic Fisk.mawastransportation,” just one portionsaid of the Mayor George Bridge terials and items taken to propointed out the County of Welmote the municipality. lington is currently working efon “It was a collaborative the transportation issue.

“Under the accessibility group, they are looking at ristmas Greetings this.ChWe’ve signed up and put $30,000 in the budget at the county level this year to put our names forward (for funding for) a good study. Not just

Ironmonger pointed out the always not to approve out-offollowing workday, May 13, the province conferences.

“While it is not in writing, day before the mayor left on the trip,January “I clarified informathat has been the practice,” The Community News, Friday, 31, 2014the PAGE THREE tion based on a review of the Tocher said.

“Even if you had come to us bylaw. At no point did I tell you earlier to request this, I would that the per diems were going have been opposed, simply be- to apply.”

She also pointed out the cause it was outside the provmayor received the itinerary for ince.”

Tocher said in her opinion, the China trip in March. whether there’s a need, I think lington North and a Minto coIronmonger pointed out it is the county level of governwe all agree that there’s a need operating - this might be a viment which goes outside of the there was another email on – but also how to we fund it sion.”

May 3 requesting authorization province for conferences.

Bridge said there is a major properly so it becomes a funcMaieron claimed the few to take photos to post Erin’s ingap between what the private tional situation.” conferences he attends are formation on the Chinese orgaBridge said the norther por- sector can offer in terms of booked through the county “to nization’s website. tion of the county would be the affordable transportation and “We’re digressing (on the spare the town.” He said the focus of the study if the funding what governments are providMunicipal Act says it is part of issue),” Maieron said. ing. is obtained and it goes ahead.

“We’re only digressing the mayor’s duties to represent “There’s a big gap there “And that would be Maplewhen you say we’re digressthe municipality. ton, Wellington North and our- and we’ve got to come up with “It does not say ... with the ing,” Tocher responded. something to fill that gap,” said selves.”

Ironmonger asked for “a approval of council,” Maieron The mayor said it would Bridge. resolution from council to insaid.

“It’s good timing, there is be difficult for Minto to operTocher countered, “So how dicate your support of the staff. ate such a program on its own. some money in county budget many other countries are you Some of the comments made “But it might be something if set aside and hopefully we’ll going to visit without ask- (regarding staff) have been inyou get a Mapleton and a Wel- move forward.”

Volunteer driver says affordable transportation program needed in north Wellington region

Management course - Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale officially presented CAO Patty Sinnamon with an executive diploma in municipal management at the Jan. 14 council meeting. photo by Patrick Raftis

Mapleton CAO attains diploma in municipal management MAPLETON - Mayor Bruce Whale officially presented CAO Patty Sinnamon with an executive diploma in municipal management at the Jan. 14 council meeting.

Sinnamon attained honours (96 per cent) in the a diploma program offered by the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers; University of Western Ontario; and Seneca College.

The program curriculum is designed specifically for municipal leaders and provides workshops on management, communication skills,

building business cases, project management, human resources, service delivery and performance measurement.

“In other words managing organizational performance, managing people and managing money,” Sinnamon explained.

The program was completed over 18 months, followed by a research paper.

Sinnamon’s paper was on “Effective Service Delivery Reviews – Making the Case for a Service Delivery Review for the Township of Mapleton.”

Trees for Mapleton model for new initiative in Minto MINTO - Officials here are looking at a successful Mapleton program as a model for a new tree planting initiative.

Trees for Farms Minto is looking at potential funding opportunities and a format for the new initiative in the municipality.

Phil Beard of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Wellington County senior planner Mark Van Patter attended a recent Trees for Farms meeting, Minto council was advised at its Jan 14 meeting.

Beard and Van Patter described how Trees for Mapleton works - with an outside committee to work on finding participating landowners, helping design their project and finding funding.

The purpose of the program is to increase forest cover in the watershed, improve agricultural crop yields, reduce the carbon footprint and soil erosion and retain floodwaters through natural practices, Van Patter and Beard explained.

Applications such as “living snow fences” help with road safety.

Liquor stolen C. Wellington - On Jan. 21,around 3:08pm Wellington OPP received a report of a male stealing alcohol from the Fergus LCBO. Police located and arrested a male fitting the description nearby. Police say the man was seen stealing alcohol on previous occasions but was not apprehended.

Christopher Weber, 36, of Drayton, is charged with four counts of theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and failing to comply with a probation order. He is to appear in Guelph court on Feb. 28.

They also described potential funding opportunities and suggested Minto provide seed funding of about $2,000 for 2014.

Landowners can access funding through the county for living snow fences along roads. Conservation authorities can access additional county funds for other tree planting projects such as farm wind breaks, reforestation of marginal farm lands, and buffering of watercourses through the Rural Water Quality Program.

They also noted the Green Legacy program provides free trees as long as they are planted in Wellington County.

Pilot project The committee discussed the program and setting up a pilot project around the International Plowing Match to be held in Minto in 2016.

Additional members from the farm community could be asked to participate.

The committee is also looking for a few commercial farmers to be members and will be contacting them prior to the next Trees for Farms meeting in February.

Maieron finds fault withThe objections raised Community News Read it online

May Areathesoccer clubs unite Mon. Closed; Tues.-Fri. 8-6; Sat. 8-5 2192 Floradale Rd., FloRadale peace & happiness to form single organization Christmas SALE ofbyChristmas 5% OFF groceries erston arena and all Feb. 28 from 6 Patrick Raftis all clocksarena.

9pm at OFF the Harriston MINTO - Minor soccer or- to10% bless you & yourand The10% OFF all soccer candy in all club will offer ganizations in Harriston ranges from Kiddie KickPalmerston are amalgamating age Depot Ink Cartridges & Toners - approx.

1/2 price of to U-18.

The president to family form the Minto Soc- ers Refills thisUnited year. cer Club (MUSC).

A minor soccer program wasJack not offered in Palmerston & Diana Vos, last season, while the Harriston Family & Staff club was only able to offer soccer at three age levels in 2013.

PINE CORNER This year, the two groups will TREE join forces FARM and play out of the North Perth Soccer League, using soccer pitches located in Palmerston and Clifford.

Youngsters from throughout the municipality and the surrounding area are eligible to join the club. Early registration dates are set for Feb. 15, from 9am to noon and Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 9pm at the Palm-

Drayton Location 10 Wellington St North Unit 1, Drayton

Fergus-Elora

Driving School

“Collision-Free Driving for a LIFEtime” In business for 21 years.

Gift Certificates Available MTO Approved Beginner Driver Educational Course Provider

DrivING Courses: Drayton Location 4 Saturdays: Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22 March Break: Mar 11-14 (Mon-Thu)

519-638-9990

www.ferguseloradrivingschool.com

ter Regis !!!

Now

the new organization is Rick FREE coffee, hot chocolate Werbner of John Palmerston & long donuts and vice president is Glen Hall of Dec. 17 & 18 Harriston.

“We’re just excited to be HOLIDAY HOURS back and moving forward with OPEN the dec. united We28just want 23,club 24,...27, & 31 it to be all-inclusive,” said CLOSED MUSC treasurer Linda Kodec.

25, 26, Jan. 1 & 2 epke. “We’re looking forward to some new players.”

519-669-1381

fort to put something together,” out an economic development Maieron said, noting the bro- committee.

Maieron said when the comchure had been worked on by former CAO Frank Miele, but mittee was disbanded two years completed by then-clerk Kath- ago, “we had to scramble to save the equine business retenryn Ironmonger.

The mayor said www.wellingtonadvertiser.com he had no tion and expansion program.”

He added “the mayor had input on the economic development package created for the to scramble ‘Click’ to onget the chamber of commerce involved to help town.

The Community save the home News show.” tab Maieron did not believe under Digital Publications The mayor also suggested anyone from the county had headed on this particular type the town is also not completeof trip before, and, “We did the ly working with Wellington best we could within the short County, which has committed considerable resources for protime.

He added, “As far as missed moting local economic developportunities ... yes, the bro- opment.

“To be fair Mr. Brennan, chure could have been better you’ve been on the commitwith a few less errors.”

Maieron said he picked up tee for a year, and you haven’t other brochures which could be moved it past step one,” Maireferenced should Erin’s eco- eron said.

Brennan’s response was, “I nomic development committee made my comments. I stand by be reformed.

He then stated the town in them.”

2, year Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0 now in its R.R. second with-

ANYTIME

519-638-3418 Adam Cosens

Living Well Centre

Finally.

- Chiropractic Care - Weight Loss Management - Reg. Massage Nutritional Counselingrun, An IT Therapist Firm that will -help your business - Acupuncture so you can run - Ionyour Cleanse Foot bath business.

- Traditional Chinese Medicine - Reflexology We use a state ofsupplements the art monitoring, controlling and reporting platform - AIM nutritional - Homeopathy allows to keep systems up-to-date while running safely and - which Natural bathusand bodyyour products efficiently. Most of our service and maintenance is performed remotely – saving your money and providing the least impact to your business!

519-638-3200 12 St., Drayton visitWellington www.managedserviceprovider.ca

350 Tower Street South - Fergus | 519.843.1234 | www.planetcpu.com

Metzger’s

Heating & Cooling Jeremy Metzger Palmerston

Sales • Installation • 24 Hour Service

Your Comfort is our Business

Authorized Dealer Heating

Air Conditioning

519-510-4368

info@metzgerheating.ca

good things

come to those

who wait March 1, 2014 21 wellington street south unit 4 drayton

pick

N

T

PAGE FOUR The Community News, Friday, January 31, 2014

the

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON

Community News

Community Information Page

Published by W.H.A. Publications Limited P.O. Box 189, Drayton, Ontario, N0G 1P0 24 Wood St., Unit A, Drayton (inside Studio Factor) Telephone 519-638-3066 Fax 519-638-2875 drayton@wellingtonadvertiser.com Published on Fridays Deadline: Monday at 10am Subscriptions $52 plus HST in Canada

7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113, www.mapleton.ca Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248

W.H. Adsett, Publisher Chris Daponte, Editor Patrick Raftis, Reporter Wilma Mol, Office Manager Alicia Roza, Graphic Designer

VACANCY REBATE

GENERAL POLICY

Persons wishing information regarding circulation, rates and additional service, etc. should feel free to contact the staff. The Publisher accepts responsibility for claims and honours agreements made by himself or by regular staff on his behalf. No responsibility is accepted for actions of persons not in the employ of the paper, or otherwise over whom the Publisher has no control. All advertising accepted is done so in good faith. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of typographical error, that portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowances for signatures, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisements will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold.

Advertising is merely an offer to sell, and may be withdrawn at any time.

Ontario Community Newspaper Association

NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS

STAFF Office Manager: Wilma Mol Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 9am-12pm, Thursday 9am-3pm

YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER

EDITORIAL

Are the roads open?

As many residents of Wellington County and southwestern Ontario are learning - and some re-learning - what old timers mean by an “old-fashioned Canadian winter,” some realities are quickly becoming evident.

One is that the road clearing capacity of local municipalities and the MTO is truly impressive. While roads in the region have often been closed during the historically-severe stretches of weather we’ve experienced this month, local crews seem to get them open almost as soon as the snow stops falling – a testament to the preparedness of area roads departments, particularly since it’s been a while since they experienced these kind of back-to-back storms.

The results are even more impressive when you consider that it would be impossible to staff a municipal roads department sufficiently to provide continuous plowing services for as long as three days in some cases without travelling down the dangerous path of driver fatigue.

Equally impressive, for the most part, has been the capacity of government and media to provide early warning of impending storms and ongoing information throughout.

No doubt many a motorist has been able to avoid becoming stranded, or worse, in arctic conditions because of readily available information about road conditions.

That said, recent experience indicates there are a couple of areas where communication could be improved.

One is the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s practice of posting information about highway closings by listing the roads as closed using municipal streets as starting or end points. If Highway 6, for example, is closed from Fergus to Eliza Street, that information is less helpful to someone not familiar with the layout of Arthur.

Eliza Street could be further up Highway 6, in Durham or Owen Sound for all many people would know. The problem was aptly illustrated on an area radio station Monday morning, as announcers advised listeners that Highway 8 was closed from Goderich to a specific street. Unfortunately, several municipalities along the highway between Goderich and Stratford have a street with that specific name, making it impossible for the station to provide information on how far down the line the road closure extended.

The MTO simply needs to provide the name of the communities a given road is closed between, and nothing else, to make things clearer.

Closer to home, Wellington County should consider posting conditions and closure information about county-maintained roads on a website. Most neighbouring counties, notably Bruce, Grey and Dufferin, provide such information, which isn’t readily available anywhere else online. While actual closures directed by the OPP do find their way onto media websites, there isn’t a consolidated online source of information for Wellington residents, and those planning to travel through the county, to consult.

On the other hand, Wellington County does offer a service provided by no other area municipalities, a telephone number to call (1-866-799-4166) and reach an actual person who is knowledgeable about local road conditions and capable of providing alternate routes to travellers if necessary. This service is invaluable and should be maintained. However, in the year 2014, most travellers seek up-to-date information online first and it would be safer to avoid any possible gaps in the information chain.

Patrick Raftis

he ar We wo u ld lo ve t o yo u r o p in io n . to

to th e edit or Em ai l yo ur le tter om gt on ad ve rt is er.c dr ay to n@ wel lin

Deadline to apply for a rebate for the 2013 taxation year is February 28, 2014. 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.

Canadian Community Newspaper Association

DEADLINE: MONDAY 10AM

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.

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:

• • • • •

Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed Became exempt Was razed by fire, demolition or otherwise Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise – (substantially unusable) Mobile unit removed

Please note that Section 357(3) states that an application under this section must be filed with the treasurer on or before February 28 of the year following the year in respect of which the application is made. 2001, c. 25 s. 357(3).

If you require additional information please contact the municipal office at 519-638-3313 ext 22.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2013-16 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-080, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.

PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as East Part Lot 7, Concession 2, former Geographic Township of Maryborough, with a civic address of 8450 Concession 3.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to permit an oversized garden suite. While Section 6.12(e) of the zoning by-law limits the floor area to a maximum of 1,000 sq. ft., the proposed size is 1,280 sq. ft. Consideration will also be given to permitting the garden suite to be attached to main dwelling. Relief from other sections of Section 6.12 may also be considered if necessary. The property is currently zoned Agricultural Exception (31.207), which permits a dog kennel.

MAKING AN ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions on the proposed zoning by-law amendment.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).

COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Tuesday, February 25, 2014

7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting of Council Meeting cancelled OGRA/ROMA Conference

The Community News, Friday, January 31, 2014 PAGE FIVE

Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society A Royal Judging Competition Several interesting documents were passed on to the Mapleton Historical Society the other day. They are booklets on various farm practices and other materials and pamphlets related to farming, dating from 1924 to 1932.

The documents include instructions on how to build a pit for the storage of turnips as well as how to grade them, the proper management and care of the different types of farm animals, a form to evaluate a farm property, and various tickets and invitations to events at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph.

The farm evaluation form covers the size, local condition, type of soil, water supply, timber, orchards, and the

conditions of the buildings, among the many other points.

The value of the land and its possible increase or decrease, and one’s intent as to whether the farm was to be a business investment or a place to retire were to be considered.

It suggests one should consider the neighbourhood with regard to the character of the people, availability of labour and the distance to churches and schools.

The condition of the roads and the availability of telephone and electric power for lighting and machine operation seem rather odd points to consider until one remembers that some farms in rural Ontario were located on gravel roads with less than ideal maintenance and may not have been supplied with telephone ser-

vice or electrical power in the 1930s.

Another of the documents is the “Results of Royal Judging Competition,” a Junior Farmer judging competition held in Drayton on Oct. 4, 1930. A note at the bottom of the document states the “Winner of the trip will receive full and detailed instructions of the trip at a later date.” This local competition was perhaps was one of a province-wide competition. There is no information attached to suggest this was held in conjunction with the local agricultural fair, although it could well have been, as the fair was held in either September or October at that time.

They judged potatoes, clover, oats and weeds in the crop section. In livestock poultry,

dairy and beef cattle, horses, swine and sheep came under their scrutiny. A perfect score would have been 750 points.

The top competitor gained 642 points and the lowest 543.

The competitors were judged by a Mr. E.I. McLoughry, Waterloo County Agricultural Representative, Mr. Schnoller and Mr. Snyder, Waterloo County Junior Farmers, and Mr. Thompson and Mr. McCully, Perth County Junior Farmers. H.L.

Fair, Assistant Agricultural Representative for Wellington County, signed the document.

Twenty young fellows competed. They were Lomar Samis, Tom McClanahan, Elmer Culp, Wm. Douglas Young, Harry Lang, Wallace Fotheringham, Will Small, Alex F. Ross, Gordon Smith, Jas. Atkinson, John J. E. Reynolds, Clifford Howse, Fred Lee, Donald Reid, Cecil Hammond, Frank Seifried, Clare Stickney, Donald

McIsaac, Walter Hagarty, and Cecil Brimblecombe. Many of these young men became successful farmers in Mapleton Township.

We tend to think that attention to improving agricultural practices and profitability of farming is a relatively new focus. When documents like this come to light it reminds us that farmers have always sought ways to improve their lot. submitted by Jean Campbell

Ready to make your move?

Consider...

WI members hear about Danube cruise ALMA - The first meeting of 2014 for the Alma Women’s Institute was held in the Alma community hall.

A travel and history presentation was given by Steve and Sandra Eastep, showing the group images from a riverboat cruise down the Danube in Europe.

President Helen Moffatt opened the meeting with a poem. The roll call was “What was your New Year’s Resolution?” It appeared many did not make resolutions for fear of breaking them. Secretary Marg Hall read many thank you notes from the recipients of donations made by the group in December to three local food banks, Girl Guides and the newly refurbished Earland Lee Museum Home at Stoney Creek.

Pat Salter thanked the

Adult Lifestyle Community inDrayton Luxury Suites from

$ 284,900

Danube cruise - Steve Eastep showed images of a Danube River cruise at a recent Alma Women’s Institute meeting.

Picturesque Location overlooking Conestoga River

submitted photo

speakers and invited guests.

A trivia contest on Canada was won by Shirley Fletcher.

Plans were made for the February meeting which will be a craft day. Tray favours will be

Within Walking Distance to All Important Services.

On-site amenities include full service common room, underground parking, storage, and more!

made for Groves hospital patients.

The next meeting will be on Feb. 20 at 1.30pm at the Alma hall. New members welcome. submitted by Pat Salter

Come Tour our Model Suites

Regular member surveys help OFA focus efforts on impact issues

by Debra Pretty-Straathof Regular member surveys feed valuable insights to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) that help focus efforts on issues impacting Ontario farm business members.

The most recent survey asked members about their interest and involvement in lobbying their local politicians.

More than three quarters of OFA members responding to the survey view lobbying as an important function of the OFA. That’s good news for Ontario’s largest general farm organization, which has a strong focus on lobby initiatives and farmer advocacy.

Last fall, 1,685 OFA members responded to this survey conducted by Ipsos Forward Research. The aim was to better understand members’ attitudes and interest towards lobbying – the primary function of the OFA. The OFA wanted to know how many of its members have engaged with politicians at the municipal, provincial and federal levels – and the methods they used to seek them out.

More than half 58 per cent of OFA members responding to the survey have contacted at least one political representative.

Nearly one quarter, 24% have contacted their political representatives at all three levels of government within the last two years. Meetings, phone calls and letters were the top

three ways members engaged their elected officials.

And elected officials are listening. Two thirds of members who contacted a politician got a response most commonly by phone calls, letters and email.

What issues motivate farmers to become politically active?

OFA members shared a diverse range of issues that would spur them to lobby government – with land use, government regulations and farm income or support programs topping the list.

Each year, OFA engages elected officials on issues that affect Ontario farm businesses.

And OFA relies heavily on member participation to help carry a united farm voice to government officials and policy makers on legislative changes.

Individual farmers, speaking the same message, can have a tremendous impact on government and policy makers.

There’s still a lot of work to be done. The majority of survey respondents 73% expressed interest in receiving more information about OFA lobby efforts.

Those members can find OFA’s MPP newsletter at www. ofa.on.ca. The newsletter covers messages and issues OFA takes to Queen’s Park.

Members will also find links to OFA’s lobby website, actnow.ofa.on.ca, which provides an easy-to-use format for

Grand Opening Saturday, February 1, 12:00-5:00 pm Village on the Ridge – Drayton (1 Faith Drive)

engaging political representatives on hot issues for OFA and Ontario’s farmers.

All OFA members were invited to participate in the survey via print or online, and survey responses represented solid distribution across all 15 OFA geographic zones.

Debra Pretty-Straathof is an executive member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Near Andrews Dr. & Wellington St. S., Drayton, ON

www.VillageOnTheRidge.com

519.496.5607

Congratulations Drayton Food Market Shoppers $2,490 Donated to Local Charities

through the Smart Shopper Savings Program. (since November 29, 2013 to January 31, 2014)

Monies raised to date:

Drayton & Area Food Bank Community Christian School Maryborough Public School Drayton Heights Public School Palmerston Hospital Foundation

$725

$125

$50

$475

$125

$40

Drayton Skate Park Centre Peel Public School $275 Bringing Heaven to Earth $250 Drayton Legion Br. 416 $200 Drayton Minor Hockey

Zeal for Teal Friends of Orphans $75 St. Martins Catholic Church $75 $50

$25

(Smart Shopper Savers Program replacing the Save a Tape program)

Thank you for your support 519.638.2041

www.draytonfoodmarket.ca

PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, January 31, 2014

By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church proud of anyone who even gets to compete in the Olympics.

God has blessed and gifted them with a certain ability and they have chosen to share it with all of us and provide couch potatoes like me with entertainment and excitement.

But this year, it appears there is more to the games in Sochi than anticipation of joy and excitement. Many of us are just praying that all will be well. Never before have I felt fear in my list of emotions before the start of the Olympic Games. And I don’t know if I’m falling prey to the media hype of the news channels looking for a good story, or if there is truly something to be fearful of.

My fear is not just from the threat of terrorists, but also for

people and friends of the gay community who choose to be in a country that will send its own police force against anyone of that lifestyle.

This is an Olympic Games that may be remembered for its anxiety, it’s hatred and hopefully not – it’s violence. A recent online story on a website called “Bleacher Report” had this quote about Sochi: “And the guns - oh, the guns. There will be a minimum of 40,000 police and government troops working on security, and they have been on combat alert since the end of December. There will be missile batteries, underwater sonar, drones patrols, mobile mechanized bomb detectors, comprehensive surveillance of every email or phone call, roadblocks and forbidden zones.”

These Olympics are going

to be a “nail-biter” for so and clergy of the five world many more reasons than just religions have been hired to the competition among elite serve at the Olympics and athletes. Ah yes. Millions of Paralympic Winter Games. visitors and guns everywhere. Olympic organizers say they will be there to provide spiriWhat could go wrong?

But there’s good news too. tual and psychological help to In God’s world, there is always participants, guests and spectagood news. The presence of tors who attend and participate the Divine will be visible and (the 21st Olympic Games run accessible to all who may be from Feb. 7 to 23, and the 11th looking for their own oasis of Paralympic Games will take place from March 7 to 16 also peace among all the hoopla.

According to a Russian in Sochi).

Prayer rooms are always rabbi, his community of faith is providing at least three tem- available for athletes within porary synagogues where he the “village” where they stay. says visitors will instantly feel Problem is people with evil intent don’t usually hear or feel at home.

“We will have fully func- or seek out places to hear the tioning synagogues for prayers, Creator’s truth.

And so, it is up to us to say Torah lectures, Jewish inforfor all3,the athletes and mation centers The and,Community of course, News,prayers Friday, January 2014 PAGE FIVE kosher food and Shabbat cel- all the visitors to Sochi – and ebrations,” says Rabbi Ari yes, even those who may be up to no good. Especially for Edelkopf in a press release.

In addition, over 100 priests them. We should all pray that

anyone with terrorist or violent intentions will have their hearts changed before anyone is hurt.

Maybe between now and the start of the games they will have an interaction with another person that will soften and change them and put them in a right relationship with whatever name it is they call their Divine One. In the meantime, pray for the athletes this week. Pray that all their time and preparation will be worth the experience they are about to have at Sochi and that they will be filled with joy. Pray for the visitors, that they will be safe and return to their homes filled with stories of excitement to share with others. Pray for the people of Sochi, that all their efforts and hospitality to the world will turn out to bring them benefits and good memories for years to come.

ting out the requirements for of the Legislative Assembly, for 2 FREE officersWEEKS of the Crown, judges, the governanceToofregister the councontact:cities, Senseicoroners, Christinagaolers, at keepers of ties, and the townships, 519-575-3865 towns, village and police vil- houses of correction, priests, or mapleton@CNGK.ca clergymen, ministers of the lages therein.

Of particular interest, at gospel of any denomination, Arts solicitors, barristers, attorneys, least to me,Mapleton were the provisionsMartial Masonic Hall, 61 St S., Draytonof the in practice, members in theThe General Municipal ActWellington for the election of the munici- medical profession, professors and teachers of universities, pal councils.

To be a candidate for town- colleges and schools, all millers, and firemen belonging to ship municipal Christian council, one Reformed Church anyGrace regularand fire company. had to be male, 21 years of Sharing God’s Hope To be eligible to vote one age, a British subject, and be had to be male, 21 years of possessed, for their own use, of Street 88 Main East, Drayton a freehold dwelling house and age, a land owner (as described www.draytoncrc.org for a candidate) or a tenant, lot of ground in the township.

Those exempt from serv- resident in the municipality for the previous ing on municipal Sunday, council wereFebruary 2 12 month periall persons over 60, members od before the date of the writ

of WELLINGTON summons for theCTY. election.

- ReFemales were not allowed to cent severe weather incidents vote, but area couldresidents be property have had joinowners, in across which the case their ing people country husbands wereweather entitled to vote. in seeking updates The Collector’s Roll was through online, broadcast and used the voter’s list print as media.

Elections were to such be held Severe weather as on first Monday January lastthe December’s ice ofstorm on in year. Theblizzard Returning the every early January and Officers and his plunge deputy can or steep temperature deputies were to hold a poll create dangerous, even lifeat a convenient place On in the threatening conditions. it’s township. website, Environment Canada Thethatpoll wasaverage to “comnotes in an year, mence at 11 o’clock more Canadians die A.M., from and exheld 4 P.M., and from may posureuntil to winter cold than be adjourned 10 and o’clock lightning, winduntil storms torA.M. day, and continue nadoesnext combined. till When 4 in the afternoon of such severe winter weather threatens, Environment Canada issues special alerts that notify Canadians in affected areas so they can takeand stepsrepair to protect construction were themselves their property reviewed byand Mapleton council from weather alert at theharm.

July 9These meeting. bulletins are ofissued A total seven through tenders the as well through weremedia, received withas the low the Weatheradio service, and tender being submitted

by GJR the Government of Kitchener, Canada’s Construction Ltd. of weather.gc.ca at a bid pricewebsite. of $73,991 plus HST. The high bid was presented by Nes-Crete Canada, Services RR 5, Stratford, at a bid price of $114,247 plus HST. Cutting pioneer A Key re-discovered Rug cemetery in Doctor Drayton was slatedKnife to be Sharpening declared an official burial ground by the provincial Screen agency in chargeRepair of funeral and Artic ClearThe Water burial services. discovery occurredMill during Shopexcavation of a building lot in a Drayton Custom Sheds subdivision on Dec. 17, 2012.

Propane Wellington OPP reported at the timepaint that initially two pieces of matching wood were dug up which ap-

second day; unless the return- Council and who would reping officers shall see that all resent the township at county the electors intending to vote council.

By the late 1800s the reeve have had a fair opportunity of being polled, and one full hour was elected by the majority of at one time shall have elapsed votes of the electors.

Elections continued to be and no qualified elector shall during that time give or ten- held annually until the midder his vote, free access being 1900s, when the term for allowed, in which case he may municipal council was changed close the elections at 4 o’clock to two years.

Now council is elected for a P.M. the first day, or at any time before that hour on the four-year term.

Both Maryborough and Peel second day.”

There were to be five coun- history books list the members cillors elected for the township. of municipal council from their At the first meeting after incorporation until the year of the election the councillors publication, 1998. were to elect, from amongst submitted by Jean Campbell themselves, a reeve as Head of Digging out - A tractor equipped with a snowblower digs into a deep snowbank near Teviotdale during a heavy snowstorm on Jan. 7.

weather changes in the blink of an eye or when nasty conditions seem to go on forever?

This is why it’s important to be aware of the various weather alerts available from Environment Canada, which are issued to help citizens make informed decisions. The type of alert used depends on the severity and timing of the event: - “special weather statements” are the least urgent type of alert. These are issued when conditions are unusual and could cause concern. They provide a heads up of what weather may be coming; - “watches” alert citizens about weather conditions where there is potential for a significant storm or severe weather to occur. As certainty increases about the path and strength of a storm system, a Watch could be upgraded to a Warning; and - “warnings” are urgent messages that severe weather is either occurring or will occur. These alerts are updated regularly so residents can stay informed and take appropriate action.

Of the above types of alerts, different weather patterns can bring different types of threats/ hazards.

These can generally be defined as precipitation events (snow, freezing rain, etc.), extreme cold and wind chill, and reduced visibility. Any of the three threats can arrive alone or in combination of two or more.

Environment Canada issues over 20 different types of alerts for the various weather hazards that are possible across the country.

But to simplify, winter alerts can be categorized into three basic categories (each of which can occur in combination with another). Precipitation alerts include: - snowfall, significant snowfall; - snow squall, when cold air moves across larger open bodies of water (such as the Great Lakes) creating nearly stationary bands of cloud and snow; - freezing rain/drizzle, when rain or drizzle falls onto sub-zero surfaces and freezes on contact forming a layer of ice; - rainfall, significant rainfall; and - winter storm, issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

Cold alerts include: Continued on page 8

Sochi Olympics needs our prayers and good will Every two years, I get excited about the Olympics - whether they are the summer or the winter ones. Maybe because I’m Canadian, but there is something really special about the winter ones. We, as a country, seem to be much more comfortable with the athletic events on snow and ice. That’s a nice way of saying we tend to do better and win more medals in the winter.

As a Canadian, I get upset when the athletes apologize for “letting the country down” when they don’t win. That’s sad, because we’re all just so

apleton FREE karate!Musings Free Beginner’s classes starting NOW olumn courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society the severe weather warning system No financial obligation.

Understanding All ages welcome.

hips Peel were, gton with es. ough nted n at

of Hugh and eeve

in neral the set-

oads and water d the an.

y 25 hine oved the

when over togo OPP ed to t had while ound

olunurns dian se in tries, ield. g of d at k on game d an ween d the

Looking back at 2013: The Year in Review 10:00am: Pastor Les will lead worship Joshua 24:1-27 Anticipating a New Chapter July

A SPECIAL INVITATION Organizers of the Mapleton to those who are unable tosaid worship on Rodeo the inaugural event was of a terrific to what they Sunday morning because work,start illness, willjoin become or some other reason hope – please us foran annual tradition in the township. evening worship every 2nd, & 5th4,000 Sundays.

An 4th, estimated to 5,000 people took part in a variety of events from July 5 to 7 - a total that may have been even higher were it not for some wet weather on the last day.

Local resident Tyler Robinson became a national champion. Robinson won the disabled division at the Canadian Arm Wrestling Championships in Timmins on June 29, placing first in both the left and right arm categories.

The 2013 Terry Fox Run was scheduled for Sept. 15.

Lead organizer Louise Ellis noted almost $25,000 was raised in 2012 for much-needed cancer research.

Tenders for the 2013 program of sidewalk and curb

For all of your

HOME Renovation

Playing for Canada - Drayton’s Victoria Rumph, left, played with Canada’s national women’s softball team in 2013, while Moorefield’s Lydia Kalbfleisch, was selected to play for Canada at the Maccabi Games in Israel.

was named to Canada’s national women’s softball team by Softball Canada on June 21.

Supplies

ctant hare ageother ties, unty n on

yton

Rentals Wood Splitter Mini Excavator Skid Steer Air Tools Generator Electric Tools Man-lift

Moorefield.

Townshipbetween council the rapid transitions approvedtypes the move theduraJuly weather or the at long 23 meeting, following the type pretions of any one particular sentation a water andtowastethat occuroffrom time time. water study by prepared Watson It’s onerate thing to be and the Associates.

Council for cold, snow and then ice, instructed staff also to proceed but Canadians have towith be ready forContinued those times whenpage the on next

Coverdale Mobile Service Service Centre & Mobile Repair

• • • • •

Service & Parts Mobile Repair MTO Inspection Air Conditioning Welding & Fabricating

Trucks, Trail ers & Heavy Equip ment

107 McGivern Dr., Moorefield 519-498-1422

Celebrations Happy 90th Birthday

I’m RECYCLABLE too...

Mar-Span

Home Hardware Building Centre 7873 Wellington Road 8, 1km east of Drayton Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm Phone: 519-638-2420 Fax: 519-638-5015

Are invited oin us for our

Canada experiences wide peared to be part of a acoffin. variety dangerous revealed weather Further of investigation conditions, extreme the remains including of a 1900s-era piocold, blinding blizzards and neer burial ground. treacherous August ice storms. And it’s not Council just the weather itself decided to that go can have consequencahead withserious a switch to metered es, the use agency but also water in notes, Drayton and

A Message from Solid Waste Services

Free Estimates

ll members

photo by Patrick Raftis

to

Frances (Waite) Cosens February 3, 2014

Love your family

The Community News, Friday, January 31, 2014 PAGE SEVEN

CLASSIFIEDS OBITUARY

FOR SALE

Bad Wea e h T the r

Regular Winter Hours: Monday: 11-6pm, Tuesday-Saturday: 10-6pm

Ott, Art: Retired Mapleton Building Official passed away at North Bay Memorial Hospital on January 25, 2014, in his 87th year. He leaves to mourn 5 children, 6 grandchildren,

Fears Bibs ‘n’ Cribs Ltd is

HELP WANTED

(Value price or our price). Save

15% off almost all regular priced items (excludes Peg Perego Products).

519-638-5955 | www.fearsbibsncribs.com | Moorefield

7877 Wellington Rd 8, Box 248, Drayton, ON, N0G 1P0

FOR LEASE

WANTED TO BUY

SECOND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE for lease in Palmerston. Totally finished, 1000-5000 sq ft. Please call 519-635-3299 for details.

SCRAP CARS, TRUCKS, FARM MACHINERY, HEAVY EQUIPMENT. Scrap metal bins available. We sell quality used auto parts.

Kenilworth Auto Recyclers 519-323-1113.

308A or 308R Sheet Metal Installer

REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY C AL L ! Yo u r C l a ssi fi e d Ad o r Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today Toll-Free 1-888-219-2560, Email: k.magill@sympatico.ca or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.

HEALTH

SO YOU’RE SINGLE? Job good, friends good...Just missing that special someone? Join MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS - As featured on CTV, CBC, A Channel and Rogers. CALL TODAY (519)6584204, www.mistyriverintros.com.

TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-3423036; Mobile #4486; http://www.true psychics.ca.

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, free to try! 1-877297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk now!

1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

Applicants are invited to submit a letter of application or resume by fax to 519-638-3342, or by email to jobs@trimech.ca

January 31, 1999

It’s been 15 years MOM since your passing.

Loving and kind in all your ways, up right and full of joy till the end of your days.

Sincere and with your full heart and mind, beautiful memories you left behind.

Love your family, we miss you so.

ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! For more information contact your local newspaper.

CAREER TRAINING

START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months! Business, Health Care and more!

Contact Academy of Learning College:

We Change Lives!

PERSONALS

IN MEMORIAM

Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and have good customer relation skills.

1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com.

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600 www.MentalHealthHelpline.ca Also find us at: Mental Health Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

Eurest Services – Div. of Compass Group Canada Busy janitorial company requires cleaners for our expanding business in Arthur, ON Experience preferred but will train.

Supervisor rate: $15/hr + benefits Cleaner rate: $12/hr + benefits Start date: As soon as possible Please submit resume: Via email: jeff.mcleod@compass-canada.com Via fax: 519-685-1661

Marlene Leslie

Tri-Mech Inc. is a mechanical company specializing in Gas Fitting, Hydronic Heating, Geothermal, Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal, and High Pressure Cleaning Systems. We service Agricultural, light commercial and residential systems.

Network ADVERTISING

Please forward resume to theprescriptionshoppe@gmail.com

Supervisor / Cleaners

Save 50% - 60% off hanging fashions

FROZEN BEEF & PRODUCTS

available for The Prescription Shoppe and The Fashion Shoppe in Palmerston.

HELP WANTED

to Feb. 2nd with special Sunday opening noon-4:30pm

Hamburger, Steaks, Roasts, Pepperettes & Jerky Lean Hamburger - $3.49/lb.

Winter Special: Strip Loin Steak $5.99/lb Located 1 mile NE of Moorefield on Cty. Road 8 Fire #8329 FOR PRICING INFORMATION GO TO: www.ellcrest.ca Paul & Pam Ellis Store Hours: 519-638-2127 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9:00am-9:00pm

Pharmacy Technician & Customer Service Associate position

2 great grandchildren, and his niece Shirley Fletcher. Predeceased by wives Margret, and Rita, as well as brother Walter and sister Esther Lewis. Cremation has taken place.

LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Huge is a demand for Medical Transcriptionists. Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College. www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

TRUCK DRIVERS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS and MECHANIC’S ASSISTANTS. Get skilled trades TRAINING. Funding may be available. CALL 5th Wheel Training Institute today Toll-Free 1-877-746-0547, www.5wti.com. We Can Help!

COMING EVENTS Quality Assurance Course for Health Canada’s COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

DRIVERS WANTED LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators.

1-800-263-8267

MORTGAGES AS SEEN ON TV - Need a MORTGAGE, Home Equity Loan, Better Rate? Bad Credit, SelfEmployed, Bankrupt? Been turned down? Facing Foreclosure, Power of Sale? CALL US NOW TOLL-FREE 1-877-733-4424 and speak to a licensed mortgage agent. MMAmortgages.com specializes in residential, commercial, rural, agriculture, farms, & land mortgages.

Visit: www.MMAmortgages.com (Lic#12126). $$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES Debt Consolidation, Refinancing, Renovations, Tax Arrears, no CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/ month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER O P T I O N M O RT G A G E S , C A L L TODAY Toll-Free 1-800-282-1169, www.mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969).

MORTGAGE INVESTOR REQUIRED for first mortgage on farm. Good r a t e o f r e t u r n . Yo u r l a w y e r controls your money. Reg Barnes, Bax Mortgage Group (Lic. # 11036).

CALL 519-670-8542 or e-mail: reginaldrbarnes@yahoo.com.

1st & 2nd MORTGAGES from 2.55% VRM, 2.45% 5 YR. FIXED. All Credit Types Considered.

Let us help you SAVE thousands on the right mortgage! Purchasing, Re-financing, Debt Consolidation, Home Renovations...CALL 1-800225-1777, www.homeguardfunding.ca (LIC #10409).

WANTED WA N T E D : O L D T U B E A U D I O EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-9470393 / 519-853-2157.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT OPPS. There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada.

Wo r k f r o m H o m e . C a n S c r i b e graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs

Want to talk to someone about gambling problems?

Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505 www.ProblemGamblingHelpline.ca Also find us at: Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors.

No teaching experience, no problem.

Please contact Brian Carreau at 780835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca.

FOR SALE

SERVICES #1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET $32.95/Month Have you become addicted to prescription medication?

Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603 www.DrugAndAlcoholHelpline.ca Also find us at: Drug and Alcohol Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895.

35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526.

47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Connect with Ontarians – extend your business reach! www.networkclassified.org

Absolutely no ports are blocked Unlimited Downloading Up to 11Mbps Download & 800Kbps Upload ORDER TODAY AT: www.acanac.ca or CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-866-281-3538 SAWMILLS from only $4,897 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

HEALTH DISABILITY BENEFIT GROUP - Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Government wants to give you up to $40,000.

For details check out our website: www.disabilitygroupcanada.com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787.

PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, January 31, 2014

Alma Optimists play key role in many facets of life in village

by Patrick Raftis ALMA – While service clubs are the lifeblood of many a small town, few clubs are as integral a part of the local fabric as the Optimist Club is here.

In Alma, it seems the Optimists play a role in virtually every facet of community life. From looking after the local outdoor rink to leading the push for a new community hall, the Optimists seem to be involved in everything going on, or up, in the village.

Dundas native Rob McKay joined the club shortly after moving to Alma in 1983.

McKay’s childhood memories including joining a youth group affiliated with a local church.

“That was just so much fun for me growing up and I never forgot that,” he recalls.

The program, which involved various sporting and other activities for young people, was primarily run by one volunteer.

“At one point in time it dawned on me that this guy was giving up his time. You know everyone’s time is precious and this person felt - and I don’t think he even had a child in the program - he just thought it was a good idea to do it for the youth.

“I think about that often,” says McKay, who, as an active volunteer and local Optimist Club member, has made himself available to help with a wide range of programs designed to benefit young people in the Alma area.

McKay’s involvement with the Alma Optimist Club began after he decided to sign his daughter Amanda up to play T-ball in the community, as a means of helping her get to know some of the local children prior to starting kindergarten that fall.

“The coach was a fellow named Jim de Bock,” said McKay who became friends with de Bock, a prominent, longtime member of the club.

“So I got to know Jim and he said, ‘I belong to this club, the Optimist Club, are you

Community jewels - Spearheading a campaign that resulted in the construction of the Alma Community Hall is among the key accomplishments of the Alma Optimist Club, which plays an important role in many facets of life in the village. BELOW: An outdoor rink is another of the club’s community initiatives.

Community news file photos interested in joining?’”

McKay says he liked the hands-on approach the Alma club takes to working with local youth, as opposed to clubs that concentrate on raising funds and making donations.

“I wanted to be involved with the youth - because our motto is, friend of youth,” he notes.

Youth-oriented programs run by the club include Hit, Run and Throw; soccer; basketball and a popular spelling bee.

The club also takes an active role in getting youth from schools in the area involved in the Waterloo-Wellington

Science and Engineering Fair.

“So it’s not just at the grass roots here but we managed to spread our wings a bit.

Since joining the Optimists in 1996, McKay has been an active volunteer in numerous areas. He can be often be found helping with beef barbecues, the Elora Fishing Derby and other events requiring the Optimist food booth.

“It’s something that everybody should probably take a turn at, and I enjoy interacting with the people. It’s just kind of a fun thing. That’s one thing about the Optimists, there is a lot of fun.”

Among the key accomplish-

ments of the Alma Optimists, is the construction of the Alma Community Hall.

The club had developed a previous community hall in an old church, back in 1986, but outgrew the facility, which had also become dated in terms of accessibility and other features.

However, construction a new facility seemed out of reach until the 2008 recession promoted upper tier governments to offer funds for new infrastructure projects. With two-thirds of the funding secured from the federal and provincial governments, the Optimists split the remaining $600,000 share of the $l.6-mil-

“If you want to go quickly, go alone... ...if you want to go far, go together.”

A Place for ALL Christians

ROB MCKAY

JIM DE BOCK

lion building with Mapleton Township.

A community fundraising campaign raised about $200,000 and sale of the old Optimist Hall raised a surprising $200,000.

“All of a sudden we had enough money and some in the bank,” McKay notes.

The extra funds were soon spent on restoring the community’s ball diamond, another Optimist facility, which had been damaged in a storm.

McKay says Alma is a “very caring community,” noting it draws strength from three areas key to any successful

community: church, school and service groups.

“When all of them work together, then you can have a really strong community. In Alma it’s pretty simple: one school, one service club.”

Currently the club is gearing up to host one of Alma’s major winter events, the annual Plunger Toss.

The popular event, held at the local outdoor rink, better known as the Cow Palace, is slated to take place on Feb. 1 from 9am to 4pm.

For more information contact Jim de Bock at 519-8465124.

Severe weather warnings

PLEASE READ:

FROM PAGE SIX - wind chill, wind or cold on their own may not be hazardous, but the combination of the Wewarrant want issuing to hear two may this from you! type of alert; and - flash freeze, issued when a rapid drop in temperature EXACTLY causesTHIS waterISfrom rain orHOW meltYOUR WILL sidewalks APPEAR ed snow on AD streets, IN THE freeze.

NEWSPAPER. etc. to quickly Poor visibility alerts include:Please check to make sure that the information is correct.

- blizzard, issued when Mark any errors on this copy winds are to create and expected email or fax back to blowing snow giving wide(519) 843-7607 spread reduced visibility of 400 metresor orcall less;(519) and 843-5410 or 519-638-3066 - blowing snow, issued when

by MONDAY 3PM. winds are expected to create

blowing snow giving poor visibility of 800 metres or less.

There is also a rarely-issued generic alert simply called a “weather” warning. It may be issued for extreme weather events for which there is no suitable warning type, because they rarely occur (e.g. a major fog event).

The federal government is currently working on a new system under which Canadians will no longer see separate wind chill warnings in Environment Canada forecasts or on its website. Wind chill and cold temperatures will be included together in the “extreme cold warnings.”

IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU, YOUR AD WILL BE PRINTED IN THE NEWSPAPER AS IT IS HERE.

A place where students are nurtured within a community of faith, love and excellence. Come and see for yourself.

Open Houses and Registration (9:00am -12noon) February 4, March 4, April 1 and May 6

www.ccsdrayton.org

Call to discover how your first year can be half price!

PROOF OF YOUR AD

DEADLINES: Our deadlines for ad submission is

MONDAY AT 10AM Our deadline for error corrections is

MONDAY AT 3PM. Please feel free to call us to discuss your ad.

The

Community Hello winter -News Temperatures of -23 below with wind chill and bright

sunny days create icy images on a kitchen window. submitted photo

If faxing, please sign your