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Friday, May 4, 2012
Township provides up-front cash for mural by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - It will cost over $12,000 to create a mural in Moorefield and Mapleton council has agreed to pay some of the cost up front to help pay the artist. Public works director Larry Lynch gave council a report on the project and made the request for a $5,400 down payment to artist Allan Hillgendorf, who will create the mural on panels and place it on the K.A. Hammond building in the village. The mural will be 12 feet high and 32 feet long. Council had already agreed to pay half the cost of the project, which will depict the history of Moorefield. Two days after council supported the project, the township’s parks, culture and recreation committee also endorsed it, Lynch told council. Lynch stated in the report he met with the mural team and it has already planned a doorto-door donations campaign and has already identified 45 local industries and commercial businesses that will be asked to contribute. Lynch himself has arranged an exhibition fastball game between three-time world
champion New Zealand Black Sox and the Argentina national fastball team. He said a working group is being established to support that event with food, a licensed beverage area and draws. He added the group expects to have a profit of $3,000 from the game alone, and noted a similar one in Drayton a few years ago raised nearly $5,000. “I have no doubt the local service clubs and community supporters will raise the matching $6,000 to make this mural a cultural windfall for Moorefield and Mapleton Township,� Lynch said in the report. He added, “I have been working with many of the local groups in Moorefield to enhance their community in recent years and I see the excitement generated already regarding this opportunity to celebrate their history in mural form.� Mayor Bruce Whale asked if the project can be completed by July 1. Lynch said he hoped it would be completed by the end of the summer. Council was unanimous in approving an advanced payment of $5,400.
Council expected to pass budget at May 8 meeting MAPLETON TWP. Council here has declared its intention to pass the township budget at its May 8 council meeting. That declaration came on
April 24 at the council meeting held that afternoon. The entire morning was a budget session and council now appears ready to approve its 2012 financial plan.
Zealous cowgirls - The 4th Annual Zeal for Teal fundraiser for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope was held at the PMD Arena in Drayton last weekend. Over 100 women gathered to scrapbook and craft their way through the day - while raising funds for a good cause. This year’s event had a wild west theme, which was embraced by members of the Zeal for Teal committee, including (from left): Amanda Newton, Glynis Belec, Sue Bauman, Amanda Hauser, Rosemary Latham, Amber Tuck and Darlene Hauser. See next week’s paper for more information on the event, including the final fundraising total. photo by Jessika Sutton
Sale of road allowance approved second time around by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here have overturned a March 13 decision and will now allow the sale of an unopened road allowance to a family in Rothsay. Council made the decision with little comment after a report from chief administrative officer Patty Sinnamon on April 24 that demonstrated the sale would not take away any rights of an abutting landowner.
The issue goes back to a township error several years ago, when Ryan and Nicole Martin received permission to erect an accessory shed at lots 86, 87, 112 and 113 on Concession 14, off County Road 7 in the hamlet. They received the building permit and erected the shed. Council later learned the new building encroached well onto an unopened road allowance owned by Mapleton Township. At the time, it was
not evident by just looking at the property. The 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 of the Martin holdings. It is 264 feet deep and 66 feet wide. Council was in the process of selling that road allowance to the Martins in March when it suddenly heard from a nearby landowner. Robert MacDonald
came to council as a delegation to oppose the township’s closing and selling the land to a single landowner. The landowner adjacent to the Martins had no objection to them buying the entire parcel. Normally, council would offer half of the road allowance to each abutting landowner. But the shed was built so far onto the allowance that it would be impractical to divide the land - and it would also cause legal Continued on page 2
Council changes mind on two-house development in 3-2 vote by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - Tim Martin can now begin building a two-lot development to the northeast of Glen Allan. Council changed its mind on April 24 and voted 3-2 to sell a rural road allowance that would enable Martin to build two homes over several lots from a plan of subdivision that goes back decades. He will have to merge several of those lots in order to provide enough land for water and septic systems. Council has, in effect, declared a portion of Sideroad 16 surplus to the needs of the municipality and will sell it to Martin. Sideroad 16 runs north off County Road 45 on the west side of Glen Allan (just east of County Road 11) and it looks
like a farmer’s lane. That is, in fact, what it has been for years - even though the township maintains it as a municipallyowned road. The old plan of subdivision to the north is near the Conestogo River. The sideroad acts as a lane for Carl Foell’s farm and turns abruptly to the west into a farmhouse. Martin’s proposed two lots are hundreds of yards north of that. The land is Part of Lot 4, Concession 4. Mapleton Township maintains the part of Sideroad 16 leading to the farmhouse. The rest, towards the subdivision, is a field that will be sold. Martin’s other difficulty is those lots do not have any road frontage - a firm rule in the township for obtaining a permit to build a house.
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Council voted 2-1 in March to refuse Martin’s request to buy the extension of the road allowance, but Mayor Bruce Whale asked that it be brought back to council for further consideration. Chief administrative officer Patty Sinnamon said in her report if council decides to close the open portion of Sideroad 16 that Foell uses for access, the bylaw would likely be challenged successfully in court. She wrote, “To do nothing and not transfer the unopened portion to Mr. Martin is a loselose situation for the township. Mr. Martin has obtained the necessary approvals from the [Grand River Conservation Authority] to construct two residential dwellings on the
cluster of lots. This would be an opportunity for increased residential assessment in the township.� Plus, she wrote, “The lots are existing and therefore do not require zoning amendments. Further, there is no additional cost to the township in maintaining the road since it is not being extended and opened.� That means the township would continue to plow the road to the entrance of the Foell home, and then turn around. Martin and the residential owners would be responsible for maintaining the lane to their properties. Sinnamon added, “Any concern about the safety of snow plowing or maintenance on the opened portion are an entirely separate matter. While
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it is agreed that the road is narrow, the township does have the alternative to make maintenance operations safer, including expropriation of land to widen the road.� She also said the contractor who has maintained the Foell entrance of Sideroad 16 has for several years “completed a three point turn in the Foell’s entrance to the drive shed. The Foells have no objection to this whatsoever. This by far is the cheapest solution for the township and one that already exists.� Sinnamon added she has spoken to Bill Foell several times and he has no objection to the sale of the sideroad extension to Martin. Councillor Jim Curry said there is an issue with the snow-
plow driver entering onto private property. Public works director Larry Lynch said that is not the case “if he backs out.� But Curry said that brings up safety issues. Whale pointed out part of the agreement the township requires is there will be enhancement of the turnaround area for the driver. Sinnamon added the township owns the land, so that does not even need to be included in the agreement. She added the Foells have always said they have no problem with the truck turning around in their driveway. Curry called it “a gentlemen’s agreement.� Whale broke a tied vote and declared the motion carried, thus enabling Martin to build the two homes.
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Letter to the Editor Help needed Dear Editor: Once again the Mapleton Arena Xpansion (MAX) committee is reaching out for public participation in its most recent fundraiser. This committee was formed in 2008 with a goal of raising $250,000 in five years to help offset the expansion cost of the PMD Arena in Drayton. To date the committee has raised approximately $210,000, leaving $40,000 to be raised. In the past the MAX committee has hosted an elimination car draw, dinners and dances, ball hockey tournaments, Drayton Festival Theatre evenings, and catering for events. Together with donations from Uncle Phil’s dinner theatre presentations, naming rights within the arena and donor wall contributions, the committee is are getting very
close to its commitment. Our next venture will be a dinner/theatre at the PMD community centre on May 12, with hospitality at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm and entertainment to commence at 8:30pm. The show should bring back memories for some and expose others to the glorious days of “rock ‘n’ roll,” with tributes to Johnny Cash, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper (ad, story on page 3). Tickets are available from executives of minor hockey, figure skating and the local Kinsmen, and also at the Welllington Street Cafe and Blooming Dales or by calling 519-638-7723. We need your help. Please come out for a great meal and an evening of music and fellowship. Ron Ellis, MAX committee member, Drayton
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Sale of road allowance approved second time around FROM PAGE ONE sideyard issues. Councillors believed closing the road and selling the land to the Martins would resolve the issue of the error. But MacDonald offered council another perspective. He said he contacted the township “back when they started digging a hole on the township road. I told them what was going on. I talked to the building inspector.” He heard from a now-retired building inspector the shed was not on the road allowance, and MacDonald said he took that as fact. Years later he talked to a real estate agent about the 2.8 acre property he owns to the north of the Martins, near Head Street, another unopened road. MacDonald said the farmer from whom he bought the land had always used the Nelson Street road allowance with his tractor to reach his property.
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recall that Mr. MacDonald was concerned that access via Head Street would be a longer stretch and therefore more costly to develop. The latter street [Wellington] is the same distance as Nelson Street.” Sinnamon said she does not believe it is appropriate for council to deny the Martins’ application because the cost to develop some other land in the future might be affected. She recommended council close Nelson Street and sell the land to the Martins. Council agreed unanimously with no further discussion.
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landlocked and does not have frontage for development, and it had been in that situation prior to his buying the land. “By conveying the lands to the Martins, the township is not adversely affecting the potential for future development of the MacDonald lands,” Sinnamon said in her report. She added, “Further, Mr. MacDonald has other options for access to the vacant lot. Firstly by way of Head Street and secondly by way of Wellington Street [both unopened road allowances].” Sinnamon said, “You will
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With the shed there and the land being sold, that would no longer be an access to his land. Council pointed out Head Street could be used if MacDonald wants to develop his land, but he said the cost of using Head Street, which is 1,000 feet away from his property, is more expensive than using Nelson Street, which is about 260 feet away. MacDonald asked that council not close and sell Nelson Street. He said a real estate agent told him he would not be able to sell his property for development if Nelson Street is formally closed and sold. Council eventually defeated the bylaw to close and sell in a 2-1 vote. Mayor Bruce Whale later asked that the issue return to council because of some new information. Council dealt with that on April 24. Sinnamon pointed out that MacDonald’s property is
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community calendar May 3 - Take-out Chicken BBQ Dinner at Maryborough Public School, 4:30-6:30pm. ½ Chicken Dinner: $14, ¼ Chicken Dinner: $10. Meal includes: chicken, baked potato, vegetables, bun & butter and dessert. For tickets call Debbie 519-638-3095 or Barb 519-638-3252. May 5 - Amazing Race Photo Car Rally, 12:30pm registration, 4 per car. Location: Palmerston Legion. For more information call 519-3385896 or go to our website www.palmerstonlegion.ca. May 5 - Bake & Treasure Sale at Knox Presbyterian Church, Palmerston, 7:30am-1pm. Bake table, tea tables, new gifts tables, treasure tables and toonie table. May 12 - Euchre at 2pm in the Palmerston Legion club room. May 14 - The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society monthly meeting is on Monday at 7:30pm at the Drayton Agricultural Hall, everyone welcome. May 26 - Home Party Show & Sale on Saturday from 10am-2pm at Moorefield United Church. Featuring: Epicure, Alouette, Tea’s Living Books, Creative Lengths, Avon, Fun & Fashionable. UCW Bake Table, Lunch available. Drayton Youth Centre: Wednesday from 7pm-9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm-11:00pm
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Crystal sponsors - Kash and Norma Ramchandani, owners of The Royal Terrace in Palmerston, present their crystal sponsorship cheque of $5,000 to Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation director Lynn Hodgins and development officer Dale Franklin. The Starlight Gala will be held on May 26 and is expected to raise close to $150,000 for equipment needs at the hospital. For more information call 519-343-2030 ext. 4402. submitted photo
MAX committee presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Legends of Rock & Rollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DRAYTON - The Mapleton Arena Xpansion (MAX) committee is presenting another fundraiser at the arena on May 12. The Legends of Rock & Roll dinner fundraiser will include tributes to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and more. Doors open at 6pm, with
Clean sweep - The Palmerston bantam girls broomball team was recognized by Minto council on April 17 in front of family, friends and other supporters. Mayor George Bridge handed out the tribute on behalf of the town. The team won gold at the Mildmay tournament and gold at the 2012 FBOB Junior Provincial Championship. Front row from left are: Quinn Wilson, Deanna Vaughan, Hailey Lawrence, Calista Kaye and Katrina Lenselink. Middle: Natalie Sipes, Reagan Cook, Paige Cossitt and Taylor Stewart. Back: Mayor George Bridge, Nicole Walker, Marina Meulenbelt, coach Archie Wilson, Jeanette Martin, Jordan Dobben, Rohanna Martin and Sarah Williams. Absent are Vanessa Koepke, coach Murray Kaye and coach Rick Lenselink. photo by Kris Svela
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NOTICE PROVISION - 2012 BUDGET TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to By-law Number 2008-024 being a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of notice, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton intends to adopt the 2012 Budget at a Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Any person who has notified the Clerk Patty Sinnamon at the above address, no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 shall be given an opportunity to make representation with respect to this proposed budget by-law. Any written submissions received will be read at the Council Meeting. A copy of the by-law will be made available by Thursday, May 3, 2012 without charge from the Township of Mapleton Administrative Office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 during normal office hours. Alternatively, the by-law may be viewed on the Township web-site (www.mapleton.ca). INTERESTED PERSONS may attend this meeting and/or make written or verbal representation, either in support of or in opposition of the budget.
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On the weekend we pondered a question about life and health. The question: How did we survive into an age bracket considered to be adult? The question came when we learned the latest demands in safety gear for kids. We knew some official had learned someone, somewhere was hit in the face playing baseball. The result is all batters must wear a helmet that includes a full face mask. The cynical might conclude a couple of things. First, sporting goods purveyors have taken over Softball Canada and forced the changes to get rich by forcing people to buy goods no one in his right mind would otherwise use. Fastball a few years back lost fans because of a lack of hitting. Pitchers were just so good that officials (led by the umpires, you can bet on it) introduced the international tie-breaker rule, where, in extra innings, the team at bat gets a runner placed on second base to start the inning to provide scoring opportunities. Today, officials offer pitching clinics, so pitching is going to get even better. So, lets make batters hit through a cage so they have trouble seeing the ball. Does anyone follow that? We certainly can’t. While purchasing batting cages, we looked at batting gloves for kids. Right handed batters need a left handed glove, and left handed batters need a right handed glove for the best grip. You guessed it. Gloves now come in pairs. Fortunately, Matt and Hellene bat left and right respectively, so only one pair is needed. Next, we asked a salesman where the sanitaries were kept. He showed us a washroom! Honestly! Sanitaries, of course, are long, thin white socks worn under baseball stockings. Finally, while scratching our heads over that one and trying with little success not to laugh, we asked where the store kept sliding pads. “You mean shorts?” the fellow asked. No, we responded, we meant sliding pads. We learned to our chagrin they have not been made for years now. Why? It’s simple. At age 18 we purchased a pair of sliding pads that tied on under our ball pants and covered our hips. They prevented nasty scrapes when sliding into bases; hence the name. We used that pair for the next 25 years. We should have guessed they were being phased out because a younger player sought us out after our retirement from the game at age 42 and purchased our pads. They were still as good as the day we bought them. The sliding shorts now offered might last a season and came in at a price ten times higher than we paid for our pads. Somewhere, a manufacturer of sporting goods is smiling. But just what is it with all this safety nonsense? When we were kids there were no shin pads or chest protectors for catchers, and pitchers back then were faster than anything we’ve seen in the past few years for their various age groups. There were no batting helmets. We used wooden bats, which, we are told, are verboten these days. If the safety nuts have their way, ball players will soon look like, yes, lacrosse players - with armour for their legs, too. Got to protect those we suppose. In the old days, kids took off during the summer on our bikes and road for miles - without helmets. We went fishing, hiking and swimming on our own. And at home we fried our bacon and eggs in lard, we ate white bread and we fed any vegetables foisted upon us to our dog - if we could get away with it. We played with rifles and BB guns, shot at each other with home made bows and arrows, and never once took out an eye with a slingshot. Sadly, today’s kids get their kicks from video games. It is easy to see why. It is their only excitement. We’ve stolen their adventure in life, so they get in virtual experiences. In the interest of total safety for kids, do-gooders have stolen excitement from their children’s lives. According to the safety nuts, our generation should never have reached age 20. So, how did so many of us manage that? David Meyer
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Every owner of a dog within the Township is required to obtain a license before the 15th day of May, or within 21 days of becoming a dog owner. Registering your dog (s) demonstrates responsible pet ownership and helps with the identification and safe return of your pet.
FEES: First Dog $15.00 AFTER MAY 15th: First Dog $25.00 Second Dog $30.00 Second Dog $40.00 Third Dog $45.00 Third Dog $55.00 If your dog is picked up by the Township’s Canine Control Officer (Jo-Alan Animal Care Services) and it does not have a 2012 tag, you may incur additional fees and charges. The municipality has a responsibility to all tax payers to ensure animal control services are funded from the collection of dog licenses and not from the general tax levy. Number of Dogs: No owner/occupier of a premise in the Township shall keep more than three (3) dogs on one property. If you require further information regarding kennel licenses, please contact the Municipal Office.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION - ZBA 2012-02 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 2000-84, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING will be held by the Council of the Township of Mapleton to consider this on: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m Mapleton Township Municipal Offices Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land The properties subject to the proposed amendments are legally described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 13, parcels 1 to 15, Rothsay Park Lots 1 to 6 and Part of Lot 10, Concession 12. The properties all have frontage on Wellington Road 10 in Rothsay. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to permit the subject lands, which are located within the Rothsay Hamlet boundary, to continue to be permitted a hobby barn. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk at the address shown below. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals 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. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendments, you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Township of Mapleton. Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available at the Township Municipal Office.
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MPP: Province’s credit-worthiness takes another hit with recent downgrade
TORONTO - On April 26, international credit rating agency Moody’s Investor Services downgraded Ontario’s credit rating - a decision that could affect interest rates and increase the cost of servicing Ontario’s debt. “This is terrible news for Ontario,” said Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. “It shows a real lack of confidence in the [Dalton] McGuinty government’s willingness to get its finances under control.” Higher interest rates could spell big financial trouble for Ontario. The province already spends more on interest payments on the debt than it spends on transportation or the entire post-secondary educa-
tion system. For every one per cent hike in interest rates, the province is on the hook for an additional $500 million - equivalent to the cost of hiring 8,700 first-year nurses, or paying for 250,000 MRI exams. The Moody’s decision is a
agencies are also recognizing just how unrealistic the Liberal budget really is.” Moody’s downgrade of Ontario’s credit rating comes just after Standard and Poor’s decision to reduce Ontario’s credit outlook to “negative.” He said the government had
sad commentary on the recent Liberal budget, Pettapiece said. “The budget was a very weak response to a very serious problem, and that’s why I voted against it. It keeps Ontario on track to what could be a $30-billion deficit. Obviously the international credit rating
tried to put a positive spin on that action, suggesting it would be an incentive for the province to meet its financial targets. It’s a ridiculous argument, said Pettapiece. “Here we have a highly regarded, international financial agency warning the government that its perfor-
mance is falling short - and they think that’s good news?” On April 19 Pettapiece spoke in the legislature in favour of a motion calling on the government to reduce the province’s $280-billion debt. That motion was defeated when Liberal MPPs voted against it.
Bank of Canada warns interest rates are rising TORONTO - The Bank of Canada sounded major alarm bells recently about debt levels in Canada, saying they could spell financial disaster in the not-too-distant future. Canadians are borrowing more than ever before; relying on debt simply to survive. But one Canadian is already working on fixing the root problem. Kevin Cochran, a financial expert who has worked for years to come up with a formula to beat debt in Canada, said there is a solution. “It might seem simplistic, but teaching kids how to manage their money is the only way to stop these situations happening in the first place,” Cochran said. In 2001, Canadians using home equity lines of credit owed $8 billion dollars; in 2010 that total had risen to an incredible $64 billion for that debt. Interest rates in Canada have remained steady in recent years, but according to Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, even a small rise could lead to disaster - the same kind of financial equation that homeowners in the United States found themselves in. Thousands upon thousands of homeowners defaulted on their mortgages, triggering a worldwide meltdown of banking institutions. “The investors, the business owners of the future, are in school right now and they need to be taught about interest rates, about debt, about taxes and be given the tools to make them financially responsible in the future,” said Cochran. “I’ve worked for the past ten years on finding a way to make teens actually listen to you about financial issues; I bought my first car on my credit card and I learned the hard way not to get into bad debt like that.” Canada’s Finance Minister Jim Flaherty seemed to agree and has a stark warning for borrowers. “Interest rates are going to go up - there’s only one way they’re going to go - get realistic about it and say, ‘Will I be able to afford my mortgage at a higher interest rate or not?’ Do the arithmetic and figure it out,” said Fleherty.
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Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012
You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65
53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6
The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
5 4 3 2 1 0 1990
2012
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**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program
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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, May 4, 2012
By Pastor Duane Vanderlaan
“It was April 30, 1999 ...” It was Friday, April 30, 1999, a warm sunny spring day that shouted new life, when I received an unexpected phone call. My dad had died. My dad suffered a major
heart attack. His heart had substantially weakened from several previous heart attacks; this one stopped his heart for good. We knew there was a good possibility that it would happen, especially since my Dad only knew how to work hard, as he was taught in his early years. But the news still blind-sid-
ed us. No matter now prepared we might think we are for our loved one to take their last breath, even the faintest sound of the click when death’s door closes is as though the door has been slammed in our face. My Dad would have turned 75 years old last week, on April 24. If he was still living, he and my Mom would have enjoyed years of retirement they were so looking forward to together. My Dad was always a good provider; he made sure if anything ever happened to him, that my Mom would have nothing to worry about financially. His love and care continues on. I miss my Dad. I wish I
could talk to him about the things of life. I wish I had asked him more questions, listened more readily to his insight and wisdom, observed more closely his positive character traits. I wish I would have showed him how much I appreciated who he was, what he did and the good example he was as a faithful man, husband and Dad. I am thankful for good memories of my Dad God gives me: - deep belly laughs as he listened to Charlie Farquharson on the radio; - taking the long scenic ways home;
- thoroughly enjoying his hobby of raising chickens; - his love for learning, especially learning about God; and - his integrity and strong sense of justice. The first year following my Dad’s sudden passing, I made regular trips to the cemetery where he is laid to rest. On several occasions, standing in front of his tombstone, I found myself gasping for breath, as though I had been kicked in the stomach. The shock took some time to wear off. I went through the stages of grieving (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) over a long period of time.
My Mom chose a Bible verse to go on the tombstone: “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (2 Corinthians 5:1). God gives us great comfort in telling us that when we surrender our very selves to Him, and ask Him to take control, He has a home ready and waiting for us; a home far better than we could ever imagine. Dad, I can’t wait to see you again. I can’t wait to stand beside you and give praise to God for what will not only seem like forever, but forever it will be.
Sound of Music kicks off season at Drayton theatre
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ited Maria. No stranger to Drayton Entertainment audiences, Armstrong has appeared recently in 9 To 5: The Musical, Harvey, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Country Legends. “It’s a real coup to have Jayme Armstrong as our Maria,” said Mustakas. “Jayme is a stand-out talent who became widely known to Canadians as a finalist in the CBC smash-hit reality show, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? She is rightly considered one of the greatest leading ladies in musical theatre today.” W. Joseph Matheson is Captain von Trapp. Matheson is also known to Drayton Entertainment patrons, having starred in Italian Funerals and Other Festive Occasions last season at the Drayton Festival Theatre as well as for his portrayal of Hank Williams in Hank Williams Live - 1952, a tribute concert that returns to the Drayton Festival Theatre this fall. The seven von Trapp children are played by a remarkable group of talented young performers: Alyson Workman as Liesl, Jonny Woolley as Friedrich, Brontae Hunter as Louisa, Peter Jones as Kurt, Hadley Mustakas as Brigitta, Victoria Luis as Marta and Avery Grierson as Gretl. Rounding out an exceptional cast are Laurie Murdoch as Max Detweiller, Jill Diane Filion as Elsa Schrader, Rebecca Poff as Mother Abbess, Christina Gordon as Sister Berthe,
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Singers, a memoir by Maria August Trapp. The inaugural Broadway production took place in November, 1959 and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, capturing five wins including best musical, best actress in a musical and best scenic design. The play was later adapted as a landmark musical film in 1965 that starred Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The film won five Academy Awards and two Golden Globes including best picture, best director and best actress. The Sound of Music runs May 15 though June 9. Tickets are selling quickly and theatregoers are encouraged to book their seats soon to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased online at draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the Drayton Festival Theatre or by calling the box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866.
Young speeder charged MAPLETON TWP. - On April 23 at about 12:25pm, members of the county OPP were patrolling on County Road 12 and monitoring traffic. OPP Constable Mark Cloes reported that officers handed out a ticket to a driver who won the dubious honour of Speeder of the Week. At that time, just west of County Road 7, Constable Rhonda Watt saw a 2008 Dodge van travelling well
above the speed limit. Police clocked the vehicle on radar at 133km/h in the 80 zone. The driver’s licence was suspended and the auto impounded for a period of seven days. The county OPP have charged a 17-year-old Wellington North Township youth with racing a motor vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on May 16.
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Mapleton Business Profile Martin Drainage: Over 90 years of quality installation and maintenance services
Since 1921, Martin Drainage has provided farm drainage service and solutions to the Ontario agriculture industry. Located just outside of Wallenstein, Martin Drainage is proud to be a full-service drainage contractor, having provided more than 90 years of combined experience through its licensed operators. The success of Martin Drainage lies in the fact that proper farm drainage improves crop yields by making sure crops get the right amount of moisture throughout the growing season. When spring rains saturate
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We are now taking: Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clothing. On consignment or by donation.
By appointment only Inquiries Welcome
61 Wood St. Drayton 9 226.821.2250 9 www.bonitaboutique.org HOURS: Tuesday-Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
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EXCELLENT Food EXCELLENT Service Open 7 days a week.
drayton summer Courses:
July 3, 4, 5 & 6 and August 20, 21, 22 & 23 MTO Approved | Beginner Driver Educational Course Provider
519-638-9990
www.ferguseloradrivingschool.com
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GICs · RRSPs · RRIFs · Education Savings Plan Daily Interest Savings · Mortgages · Life/Travel Insurance 519.638.3328 or Toll Free 877.437.7354 www.hesselinkjack.ca
11 Wellington St. S. DRAYTON, ON
89 Wellington Street Plaza, Drayton
519.638.2100
Mon-Thu 7am-3pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 7am-2pm, Sun 9am-2pm 29 Elm Street, Drayton 519-638-5512 darndtab@bellnet.ca
Please Drive Carefully
Stop into our new office location, or call us anytime We offer MLS marketing and/or Auction your Property
Did you know...
it is your right to have your vehicle repaired at the facility of your choice when dealing through insurance companies? We supply full warranty on all collision repairs
To help you is what we do
12 Wellington St. N., Drayton ON 519-638-0033 | peakdrayton@wightman.ca
Over 20 years experience dealing with insurance companies & claims Choose us for Hassle Free Service
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In business for 18 years.
Student Summer Special! Not a student? $ 199 Get the same rate anyways!
42 McGivern Street, Moorefield, Ontario
10 Wellington St. North Unit 1, Drayton
“Collision-Free Driving for a LIFEtime”
PIZZ A & WINGS
Every Friday Night!
Drayton Location
Fergus-Elora Driving School
DYNAMIC FITNESS
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5 festive Garden Markers
Mon, May 14 s 7-9pm 10 to adult Carolyn Helder $25+hst deadline to register May 10@5pm
when imagination meets superhero
have the playsilks ready! June 2, 9:30-11:30 Youngsters who love gnomes, pirates, caves and princesses love playsilks. Make two with dyes and fabric markers
Creative Jolt s May 11
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David Martin P 519-638-5462 8012 8th Line C 519-895-6234 RR#2 F 519-638-3833 Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
a competitor handled an owner’s farm drainage installation in the past, Martin Drainage offers complete maintenance to all drainage systems (it can also use its equipment to provide other services, such as excavation work or custom float services). So regardless of the drainage requirements, contact Martin Drainage - they will be glad to work out a solution. The company is located at 7215 Highway 86 on the east side of Wallenstein. Officials recommend calling first to make an appointment, at 519669-1440 or toll free at 877669-1440.
Barbara’s Dog Grooming
Consignment, Donations and New
“Keep in mind, it’s one of a kind!”
Drainage endeavours to go the extra mile with their clients. When designing projects, they do their best to be responsive to clients’ custom needs and circumstances, all the while incorporating what years of experience has taught them. When the job is complete they even “disc” the newlydrained fields to ensure clients are left with a field surface they can work with. Martin Drainage stands behind all completed installations and offers clients the assurance that they will fix any errors in the event they have occurred. Beyond all of that, even if
A family tradition for Ninety Years 1921-2011
Farm Drainage Systems
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519-669-1440
Backhoe Service
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Float Service
1-877-669-1440
Wallenstein, Ontario