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Friday, March 9, 2012

Tax collection for farmland, managed forests costs township $600,000 annually by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here are hoping a complaint to county Warden Chris White might lead to some action on the way the province handles taxes on farms and managed forests - but they are not going to hold their breath. Finance director Mike Givens presented council with a report last month about what municipalities see as a tax inequity for those two types of land. Farmland represents 40 per cent of Mapleton’s current value assessment. The problem is much of it is not taxable by the municipality - which leaves other township ratepayers to make up the shortfall. The issue goes back over 20 years. “Prior to 1998, owners of farmland property paid their taxes to the municipality and then, subject to meeting eligibility criteria, applied to the province to receive a rebate of 75% of the taxes paid,� Givens wrote. But, he said, assessment reform in 1998 transferred the funding responsibility to municipalities. The province set a 0.25 tax ratio on farmland - or 25% of the residential tax rate. Givens said the lost tax revenue “from farmland properties within a given municipality is therefore funded in full through higher tax rates within the municipality.� He added the same issue exists for managed forests but the cost impact is on a smaller scale. “Just as with farmland, this property class carries a 0.25 tax ratio, with the forgone property taxes funding by the remaining property owners in the township.� Givens offered a spread-

sheet that showed the effects of the policy. Farmland in 2011 provided $437,796 in property taxes under the current system. Under the previous system, it would have provided $1.75 million in taxes. Managed forests in 2011 paid $4,214, while under the old system the township would have collected $16,857. Givens said the funding shortfall amounts to $607,831 per year the township has to find through taxes to everyone else. “This is not the first time we’ve looked at this sort of report,� he added. Mayor Bruce Whale said he remembered there was a great deal of lobbying amongst farm groups prior to 1998, because members did not want to continue to wait for their rebates after paying full taxes through the year. He added when the provincial government changed rules to eliminate that wait, those farm groups did not realize the brunt of the costs would fall on municipalities. Councillor Mike Downey wondered if municipal lobbying would help. “I know we’ve done it in the past,� Downey said. “We’re down $600,000 every year.� He added he suspects farmers, under the current circumstances, would say, “We’ll wait nine months� for a rebate. Whale said rural wardens have lobbied the province for years to change the system back, but they “never get a response.� Downey wondered, “Where does that lobbying show up?� Whale was unsure, but said he would follow up with White. Downey noted, “In ten years, it’s $6 million. It’s worth Continued on page 3

Community thanks – A group studying the Bible decided they could take on a community challenge by saluting volunteer firefighters in Mapleton. They held a banquet at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on March 3 with all the firefighters invited. From left are: organizers Nanda and John Zwart, Fire Chief Rick Richardson (holding granddaughter Emmaleigh Rozema) and his wife Paula at one of the decorated tables. photo by David Meyer

Bible study group salutes local firefighters by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. – About 100 people gathered at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on March 3 to salute volunteer firefighters from Drayton and Moorefield. The event was organized by a Bible study group that considered the topic 40 Days of Community. One of the organizers, John Zwart, said in an interview

prior to the banquet that the challenge to the group was “to do something that was loving in the community. We thought of this.� Among the 100 people Zwart estimated would attend were not only firefighters, but also their spouses and family members as well. Fire Chief Rick Richardson estimated there were 14 volunteers coming from Drayton, and

another 13 from Moorefield, in addition to family members accompanying them. The committee organizing the event even had fire truck decorations as a place setting for each table. The event appears to be unique. “This is the first time I know of for something like this,� Richardson said of the community salute to his vol-

unteers. He said there were a number of church groups involved and the firefighters “were honoured� when they heard of it. He noted “way over half� from each station were attending. But, as it is with firefighters, Richardson also noted he could only hope there were no problems during the event. “We’ll have to leave if the pagers go off,� he said.

Building activity slow - but up a little over 2011 by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - There were six building permits taken out here in January, and the estimated value of construction was $586,400.

Chief building official David Kopp wryly reported permits are up 12% over January of 2011, when value of construction totalled $565,000. The permits consisted of a

single family dwelling estimated at $300,000, two additions to single family dwellings, one accessory to a home and two agricultural structures. The total fees collected in

January were $4,314. Kopp also told council that by mid month, “February is looking pretty good.� Council accepted Kopp’s report for information.

Township to correct past permit error by selling Rothsay road allowance by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here has agreed to sell a road allowance to a couple to help correct an error made several years ago. Ryan and Nicole Martin hold property at lots 86, 87, 112 and 113 on Concession 14, off County Road 7 in Rothsay. Several years ago they applied for and received a building permit for an accessory shed there. The township later learned the building encroached well onto township property, something that would not be evident

just looking at the undeveloped road. There are also some trees growing on the road allowance. Recent efforts at council to correct the problem were stalled when council received a poor sketch of the property that was inadequate to show the location of the shed and the unopened road allowance owned by the township. That road allowance is known as Nelson Street. It runs from County Road 7 to another unopened road allowance to the north called Head Street. Nelson Street is to the east

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of the Martin holdings. It is 264 feet deep and 66 feet wide. Township clerk Patty Sinnamon presented a report to council with assessment mapping and a recommendation to declare the land surplus and to sell it to the Martins. She stated the sale price across Ontario for such transactions is usually the cost of the sale, including the required advertising of the property, legal fees and other disbursements, as well as survey costs. “Based on previous unopened road allowance trans-

fers (11 since amalgamation in 1999), the total cost has been less than $5,000 and is generally borne by those receiving the lands,� Sinnamon said. If the township sells the lands, it can be taxed. As it is, Mapleton gets no revenue from it. Sinnamon added, “It is still my recommendation that the cost be shared on a 50:50 basis between the property owner and the municipality. An undertaking has been signed by the Martins to share in the cost.�

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Sinnamon told council, “The majority of unopened road allowances were created many decades ago [some as far back as the mid-1880s] as in this case. They would have been created by a developer at the time and for whatever reason, the development did not proceed.� Normally when selling a road allowance, municipalities offer adjoining landowners the opportunity to each buy a portion. Sinnamon had told council that is normal practice, but sometimes the laws do not fit

the circumstances. In this case, the shed encroaches so far onto the road allowance that it covers over half the road width. If the township considers sideyard requirements, it makes no sense to sell to anyone other than the Martins. Sinnamon told council she had received a letter from the neighbouring property owner, who gave up any rights to the purchase. Council agreed to Sinnamon’s recommendations and it is expected the land will be sold to the Martins.

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Local Bowl for Kids event raises $19,000

About 45 teams or 224 bowlers from the communities of Minto and Mapleton helped raise $19,000 during the Feb. 26 Bowl for Kids event in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

of North Wellington (BBBS). The campaign continued with area schools (including Palmerston Public and Arthur Public) hosting bowling events, while the Arthur community

bowl took place on March 4. “We are so very appreciative of our generous communities, the wonderful press coverage and the fact that we have a facility like the Mount Forest

Bowling Centre to work with,” said Marnie Mainland, executive director of BBBS. An awards breakfast will be held on April 21, with details to be announced soon.

MPP to host ‘town hall’ meeting on turbines

ATWOOD PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece says residents in his riding concerned about wind turbines will have their say. On March 14 Pettapiece will host a public “town hall” meeting at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood at 7pm. “When it comes to wind

turbines, the McGuinty government has not been serious about consulting the public,” Pettapiece said. “If they won’t, we will.” Pettapiece and his colleagues, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, are planning to attend the event to hear directly from residents of

Perth-Wellington. Fedeli serves as PC critic to the Minister of Energy, while Thompson’s critic responsibilities focus on issues related to the Green Energy Act. “Industrial wind farms are a very hot topic, and people are concerned,” said Pettapiece. He noted his office continues to receive frequent letters

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FROM PAGE ONE the effort on our behalf.� Whale said, “Others have lost similar amounts - and more.� Downey wondered, “Has someone at the province been shown a simple piece of paper like this [report]? There’s not a lot of numbers but it gets to the bottom line.� Whale said he would ask White about lobbying on the issues. Councillor Neil Driscoll said he should also ask for a response “on where they’re at.� At the Feb. 23 county council meeting, Whale did raise the issue and White said it was on the agenda of the rural war-

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Premier Dalton McGuinty is finding out the hard way something we have been talking about for many months. It is a political axiom that it is easier to refuse to give something to somebody than it is to take it away once it is bestowed. We have been listening with a half-smile on our face because nothing is certain with McGuinty, who is trying desperately to convince the Elementary School Teachers Federation (they don’t call it a union, but that is what it is) to take a two-year wage freeze, and furthermore, give up a huge benefit of an overgenerous sick leave policy they have been enjoying for many years. The howls sounded like wolves baying at the moon. Other teachers’ unions were at least willing to talk about problems that beset the premier who has been their best friend since he was elected in 2003. But not elementary public school teachers. What, us, give up a wage increase? What kind of thinking is that from the once overgenerous premier? To achieve labour peace in schools, McGuinty has been paying teachers very well. We saw one estimate they have had annual increases of just over eight per cent over the last five years. How is that possible? No one recalls such high settlement figures. That’s because there is a hidden pay scale for almost every government employee; from teachers to the guy who plows the road to the full-time fellow who collects at the landfill gate on Saturday mornings. They get an annual increase - sure they do; like clockwork. But they are also on a pay grid. Which means things such as seniority, number of people under one’s supervision and any increase in responsibilities, raises people on the grid; which, by the way, increases every year along with the pay hikes. So, say a township decides there is no staff increases in wages this year. The hike is zero, but pay increases anyway because of the grid. There are even rumours floating that McGuinty is now considering the pay grid for Don Drummond’s recommendation axe. It could be overlooked during good times, but not these days. Teachers might now be treated like the rest of us. Meanwhile, teachers, who work about 200 days a year, are paid 20 days of sick leave a year. Further, if they do not use them, they can bank them, leaving a payout at retirement of over $46,000. That’s a nice package; about half a year for teachers of long service. McGuinty is now offering six full days, plus 66% after that - and no banking of sick leave. Ontario has the highest paid teachers in the country. In fact, its teacher wages nearly caused a strike in British Columbia, where in many places the cost of living is much higher than Ontario, but pay is lower. The fight leaves McGuinty in a self-created mess. He catered to teachers and, in one election, used labour peace in education as a plank in his platform. And, speaking of elections, a group of teachers under the banner of Working Families Coalition, has supported the Liberals in elections through thick and thin, even though the NDP and Progressive Conservatives are screaming it is illegal. So far, court challenges have failed. But now, with some tough number crunching about to occur in the provincial budget, McGuinty will have to find a deal; and there is no money with which to do it. He has already stated he will protect all-day kindergarten and is unlikely to follow Drummond’s recommendation to increase class sizes. The only way he can manage is to hit teachers who have supported him for so long. It could be the end of a beautiful (in their minds, anyway) friendship. One rag we read wondered if Ontario’s teachers are among the best paid in the world (they are) why is it that Ontario students are not acknowledged as being among the best in the world. They aren’t. Teachers: welcome to the real world the rest of us face all the time. The coming provincial budget is going to be very interesting. David Meyer

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW And NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2012-03 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law Nos. 2000-84 and 2010-80, pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is located in the Urban Centre of Moorefield at 16 Maudsley Street / Parkview Drive. The property was formerly used for a hardware store / building supply use. It is now owned by the Christian Aid Ministries of Waterloo. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to specifically permit a “food processing” use, which requires a rezoning. Vegetables are to be dehydrated, packaged and sent overseas to feed the poor in third world countries. The rezoning would also permit a Christian bookstore, which is not normally permitted in the Industrial Zone. 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).

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW And NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2012-01 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law Nos. 2000-84 and 2010-80, pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is located in the Hamlet of Wallenstein at 6408 Yatton Sideroad, within Part Lot 18, Concession 1. The property is owned by John Martin. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to permit the use of trailers for storage of industrial parts and products on a temporary basis for another three years. The property was rezoned in 2005 and in 2008 to permit the temporary use of trailers for storage for a three year period, until an addition to the building could be constructed for storage. 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).

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Learning about ancestors Recently the Mapleton Historical Society held a training session and provided information on how to trace ancestors. One can find information such as date/place of birth, date of marriage and to whom, and date/place of death. Birth, marriage and death certificates and funeral cards are all sources of information. However, they do not provide a sense of that person’s personality, what they did in their lifetime or their profession, appearance and hobbies? Take for example my paternal grandfather, Peter Joseph (P.J.) Cunningham. I know he was born in the former Peel Township in 1862 and that

he was the second of 14 children born to John and Susanah Cunningham. I remember him as an elderly man who drove a white horse and buggy from his farm on lot one Concession 15 of Peel, along County Road 11, to Drayton. On his way he passed our farm on Concession 12. My sister and I knew he would be returning in a few hours so we watched for him. In those days there were very few trees along that road so we could see him from quite a distance. With Mom’s permission, we ran to meet him. He would stop and give us a ride up the hill as far as the line fence of our farm. Then we walked back through the fields to the house. A few pictures of him have

survived. They show him sometimes clean shaven and sometimes with a moustache, but always dressed in a suit with a pocket watch and chain. Through family lore and old newspaper clippings, I learned many other interesting things about him. When he was two his parents moved west to Minnesota. The family returned to Canada in 1867 and settled in East Luther Township, still a part of Wellington County then. He remembered riding on a steam boat on their return trip. He was secretary of the school section in East Luther for many years and served for

16 years on municipal council. He was a farmer and also a dealer for a farm implement company. He married twice; first to Margaret Wark and they had five children. Margaret died in 1901, just 16 days after the birth of their last child. In 1907 he married Lula Wilson from Peel Township and they had one son, my father. The family moved to the farm in Peel in 1919. He raised beef cattle and draft horses. His cattle took firsts at Arthur fair and his horses were sold in Toronto. He was elected a director of Peel and

Maryborough Fire Insurance Company in 1912, serving 10 years on the executive (he resigned in 1945), four as president. He was an agent for the company for many years. He kept a sort of ledger of his farm income and expenses and news clippings that showed he had a keen interest in not only municipal government, but provincial and federal government. All this tells me some of what he did during his long, productive life and that he was respected citizen, but I often wonder if he had a wry wit and perhaps enjoyed telling a subtle

joke once in a while.

submitted by Jean Campbell

Jammin’ at the legion

Saturday, March 10, 2012 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to jam or listen

Drayton Legion Branch 416 15 Elm St. Drayton

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TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON

Community Information Page

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

NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS The first installment of the 2011 Interim Taxes for all property classes are due March 23, 2012 Taxes may be paid at the following locations: • Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac • at most Financial Institutions or • by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions. There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted.

HAM & SCALLOPED POTATO DINNER Friday, March 9, 2012 at 5:30-7:00pm Tickets Adult - $12 6-12 years - $6 Children under 6 yrs - free

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Science sleep over - The Drayton Girl Guides will be attending an extraordinary night of science fun at Destination Discovery, a Girl Guide sleep over at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto at the end of March. The program for the evening is geared specifically towards Girl Guides, who will get to explore interactive science experiments, see an IMAX film, and experience a science show. Then they will have a unique camping experience: sleeping among the science exhibits. The trip is made possible through a generous sponsorship by the Drayton Kinsmen. Guide officials say they are “extremely grateful” to the Kinsmen for their support. submitted photo

is now accepting

Donations can be dropped off at the Drayton Food Market, Drayton Reformed Church or by calling the food bank to make other arrangements.

What if I don’t agree with my property TAX assessment?

The deadline to file your RfR with MPAC is April 2, 2012.

REDUCED LOAD LIMITS ON ROADS Pursuant to Township of Mapleton By-law 99-60, please take notice of the following prohibitions: • •

Please call before Tuesday, March 20th to sign up for an Easter Food Hamper.

All roads and / or highways within the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the Township of Mapleton are subject to the reduced load limit during the period of March 1st to April 30th of each year. The road reduction limit shall be a maximum of five thousand (5,000) kilograms per axle.

PENALTIES AND CONDITIONS: Any person who contravenes any provision of the above by-law is guilty of an offence under the Highway Traffic Act.

Operator Public Works

Pick up date:

Thursday, March 29th at 6:00 P.M. If you or someone you know are in need of an Easter Food Hamper please call the food bank at 519-504-2346.

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If you feel your assessed value as of the legislated valuation date or property classification is not correct, MPAC will review it by way of a Request for Reconsideration (RfR). Forms are available from MPAC’s website at www.mpac.ca or you may contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722.

Drayton Legion Branch 416 15 Elm St. Drayton

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

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Agricultural Safety Week

PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, March 9, 2012

March 11 - 17

Only 10% of producers have a written farm safety plan

Important lessons - Education is a key component to keeping children safe on farm properties.

Make Farm Safety

a priority in 2012

Gary Schellenberger MP Perth-Wellington

Mount Forest 519-323-4390 www.schellenberger.ca

Ottawa - Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Farm Safety Report Card showed 85 per cent of Canadian producers understand the importance of maintaining farm safety - to prevent financial loss due to incidents, protect their family members and to keep employees safe. Despite their good intentions, only one in ten producers has a written farm safety plan. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) offers guidance in developing safety plans for their farms through its Plan. Farm. Safety campaign. The study surveyed farmers’ perceptions of the current state of farm safety in Canada. The study also revealed 34 per cent of Canadian producers want training in the basics of preparing a safety plan for their operations.

The survey was conducted to support the three-year theme of the Canadian Agricultural Safety campaign, Plan. Farm. Safety. This year, emphasis is on “safety�, including assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems. Last year, the focus was on “farm�, including implementation, documentation and training. In 2010, the campaign promoted “plan�, featuring safety walkabouts and planning for safety. The 2012 yearlong “safety� campaign will be launched with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 11 to 17. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) deliver Canadian Agricultural Safety Week in partnership with FCC and Agriculture and Agri-

Listowel Stayner

Drayton Elora

enough to be used by any sector in any province and can easily be customized to each producer’s specific operation.â€? RĂŠmi Lemoine, vice president and chief operating officer of FCC, said planning, implementing and assessing safety on the farm is an important part of every successful farm operation. “As producers are more exposed to the value of risk management, it’s easier to make the connection between good safety practices and achieving their business goals,â€? said Lemoine. A free download of the core Canada FarmSafe Plan is available at www.planfarmsafety.ca. To rate farm safety knowledge, take the FCC farm safety quiz at www.fccfarmsafety.ca between March 1 and 31 and enter to win a first aid kit.

Fatigue on the farm can be fatal at any time of year OTTAWA - Long hours are common during planting and harvest seasons on Canadian farms, and that’s when fatigue can turn fatal.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) offers work plans that can help prevent this by developing the new farm management tool

Providing Emergency and Preventative Health Care for your Horses, Pets and Farm Livestock

Proud to Promote Agricultural Safety Week!

Food Canada through Growing Forward, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative. “The Plan. Farm. Safety theme has been a catalyst in helping Canadian producers gain a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of safety as part of their overall business planning,� said Ron Bonnett, CFA President. “By focusing on a particular aspect of farm safety plan development each year, producers have been able to go through the steps necessary to establish practical farm safety programs on their farms.� Marcel Hacault, executive director of CASA, said, “To help producers build and implement a written farm safety plan, CASA developed a new farm management tool called the Canada FarmSafe Plan. “This resource is flexible

called the Canada FarmSafe Plan. The 2001 Canadian Census of Agriculture found that fatigue is a major factor in causing farm-related injuries. “Too many farmers push themselves too far, especially during the really busy times,� said Ron Bonnett, CFA president. On average, 115 people are killed and at least 1,500 are

hospitalized as a result of farmrelated incidents in Canada each year, reports Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting. In 2006 alone, a total of 13,801 Canadian farms reported one or more medically treated or lost time injuries, according to Statistics Canada. A free download of the Canada FarmSafe Plan is available at planfarmsafety.ca.

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Ron Bults Cellular: 1-519-572-4488

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Woods, Clemens & Fletcher Professional Corporation - Lawyers 9 Memorial Ave., Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 519.669.5101 (Tel) • 519.669.5618 (Fax)

Safety: plan your work, work your plan J. Arthur Woods, B.A. LL.B. William G. Clemens, B.A. LL.B. Mary-Lou Fletcher, B.A. LL.B. Tracey G. Cronin, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B. Drayton Office 26 Wellington Street South Tues and Wed 9am-5pm or by appt.

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For that personal touch, pride in workmanship, most efficient, effective & economical drainage systems call the professionals for a free estimate.

Steve Cronsberry (owner)

R.R. 3, Palmerston office: 519-343-3233 home: 519-338-2373

Agricultural Safety Awareness We salute the industry & encourage safety first!

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“Safety First, Avoid the Worst!�

The Community News, Friday, March 9, 2012 PAGE SEVEN

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COMING EVENTS

Scheerer/Yeung:

Daryl and Samantha are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy.

Kai Gordon

FROZEN BEEF & PRODUCTS

was born on Saturday, Feb. 25th, 2012 weighing 6lbs 9 oz. Spoiling privileges go to first time grandparents, Raymond & Mabel Yeung of Kitchener, and seventh time grandma, Susan Scheerer of Drayton, with Grampa Laverne smiling down from heaven. This is the 22nd great grandchild for Doreen Lopers of Drayton.

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Gord’s Furniture & Sleep Centre Huge Floor Model Clearance Sale. Living room, bedroom, and the best buys anywhere on mattresses. Fairlane Rd. at Wallace N. Listowel 519-291-4337.

Paul & Pam Ellis 519-638-2127

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WANTED TO BUY In Memoriam JOHN HAHN January 1926 – March 2002 Ten years has passed and even though we cannot hold you in our arms, we hold you forever in our hearts. With love, John, Linda and Family

SCRAP CARS, TRUCKS, FARM MACHINERY, HEAVY EQUIPMENT. Scrap metal bins available. We sell quality used auto parts. Kenilworth Auto Recyclers 519-323-1113. In Memoriam

Notice

WATER NOTICE ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT On the Drayton and Moorefield Drinking Water Quality

The Township of Mapleton would like to advise their residents that the annual report on their drinking water quality has been published. This report has been produced for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment with our partner the Ontario Clean Water Agency. The report summarizes the results of bacteriological, physical and chemical tests that were conducted during the January 1st to December 31st, 2011 time period as required under the Ontario Drinking Water Systems Regulation. This report confirms that the Drayton and Moorefield overall high quality drinking water meets all the health related Drinking Water Standards set by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The report is available on the internet at www.mapleton.ca. This report can also be picked up at the Mapleton Municipal Office located at 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton, Ontario. If you have any questions regarding this report please call 519-638-3313.

Stan Driscoll November 4 1943 -March 10, 2007

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Our hearts are full of memories, we treasure them with care The way you had to leave us will always seem unfair Sad are the hearts that love you, silent are the tears that fall Living our lives without you is the hardest thing of all In all that life has given us and all that’s left to do We will never have a greater gift than the time we spent with you.

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Mapleton Business Profile

Alva Cherrey’s Garage offers a variety of affordable, reliable services

When Alva Cherrey’s Garage came up for sale in 2000, Bambi Paleshi recognized a good business opportunity when he saw it. After 20 years working as a mechanic in Elmira, Paleshi knew he had the leadership skills and business sense to go out on his own, preferring a smaller, rural setting. Paleshi admits those early years - as for many business owners - were a bit of a struggle to support two employees while maintaining a mortgage and growing his new business. Yet right from the start, Paleshi recognized the importance of providing complete car

care service to the community by offering everything from mechanical repairs and body work to oil spraying and custom exhaust systems. It’s exactly this steady investment of time and commitment that has made Alva Cherrey’s Garage a successful business in Mapleton Township. “Our main focus has always been honesty, dignity and respect while providing efficient, affordable and loyal service to the community,� said Paleshi. Over the years the business has expanded to include a line of quality used vehicles on site, making Alva Cherrey’s Garage

the largest used car dealer in Drayton. Paleshi prides himself in offering clients a customized approach when purchasing a used vehicle. “I have several clients who come in and know exactly what they want, in terms of year, make, model and budget,� said Paleshi. “And what I do is I shop the auto auctions for those clients, saving them time and money.� Integrity is everything in the used car industry and Paleshi has built a successful business by providing affordable and reliable options to his clients. In 2010 Paleshi had the opportunity to purchase a

neighbouring property from Cherrey’s Bus Lines, including a large shop that allowed him to convert the original shop into a show room. On average, 20 to 25 vehicles are on site for sale. With the new shops out back, Alva Cherrey’s Garage has upgraded its facilities and boasts the most current equipment necessary to benefit customers so they no longer feel the need to drive to the city for service. The garage offers mechanical repairs to all makes and models, including light trucks, and comprehensive service for air conditioning work, front end and wheel alignments, tire and

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Waterloo region, their commitment to Mapleton Township is very important, including support for Drayton Minor Hockey, Drayton Entertainment, the Drayton Kinsmen and the local Terry Fox Run, among others. Extensive renovations and exterior upgrades have definitely added to downtown Drayton’s aesthetic appeal and have ensured Alva Cherrey’s Garage will endure the test of time. Located at the lights in downtown Drayton (10 Main St.), the garage is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.

battery sales, charging systems, exhaust work, custom bending and fitting as well complete interior and exterior auto cleaning services. Alva Cherrey’s Garage currently employs three licensed mechanics: Calvin Knarr (shop foreman), Maynard Brubacher and Bambi Paleshi (owner); as well as three apprentices: Randy Horst, Matthew Smart and Leonard Bauman, and one co-op student: Cory Martin. Behind the scenes is Paleshi’s wife, Athina, who takes care of all the administrative work. Paleshi emigrated in 1973 from Cyprus and although he and his family live in the

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