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Friday, May 10, 2013
Committee of adjustment decision on MDS measurement headed to OMB
Playground work crew - Members of the Drayton Kinsmen Club were busy on May 2 setting up the perimeter for a new playground in Drayton Kinsmen Park. The club is working in partnership with the Moorefield Optimist Club and the Township of Mapleton to create new playgrounds in parks in Drayton and Moorefield. The township is providing $30,000 through the municipality’s 50/50 fund, while the club’s will provide the other half of the funding, $20,000 from the Kinsmen and $10,000 from the Optimists. The parks are expected to be ready for the Victoria Day weekend. From left are: Corey Dobben, Jamie Bloemberg, Rick Becker, Wayne Mick, John Dyer, Garry Becker, Gary Van Ankum and John Klaassen. photo by Patrick Raftis
Mapleton adopts strategic plan by Patrick Raftis Mapleton - Council here has formally adopted a corporate strategic plan that has been in development for over a year. The process of creating the plan began in January 2012 and Mapleton residents provided input through participation in a “conversation cafĂŠâ€? at the PMD Arena, as well as an online survey. Approval of the plan in draft form at the Feb. 5 council meeting set in motion a public consultation period that ended March 23. The plan, adopted at the April 9 council meeting, will be used as a tool to guide the municipality in providing municipal services, annual budgets and long-term planning. “The Township’s strategic plan should be a living document, continually being referred to by both council and staff that will guide our day-today activities, budget process and long term planning, but more importantly will create an opportunity for ongoing dialogue between council, staff and the community,â€? stated CAO Patty Sinnamon in a report to council at the April 9 meeting. Sinnamon said staff recommends council and staff meet semi-annually to review the plan and determine whether objectives are being reached. She also suggested council consider hosting an annual town hall meeting “as one way to ensure public feedback
on whether the actions being implemented truly meet the public’s expectations.� Top priorities outlined in the plan as result of public consultation included: - a more friendly community with everyone working together (young and old). “Residents would like to see opportunities where multi-generations work together on township initiatives such as recreation planning and community projects,� the plan states; - engage the community to take ownership of the community. “Residents indicated that they often do not know what is (going on) with various projects and often don’t know until the shovel is in the ground - they would like to more informed and be more engaged in decision making. Residents also indicated better relationships need to be built between the public, council and staff;� - co-operative approach in business development. “Participants at the community engagement meeting identified the need for the municipality to be more proactive in supporting local business. Business owners expressed frustration with the processing of development applications;� - maintain and enhance services, facilities and infrastructure. “Residents feel the current level of service they receive is good, but are concerned about costs in replacing infrastructure in the future. Concern was expressed about our aging
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halls. They need to be updated if we want to rent them out. Washrooms at our halls were identified as particularly needing upgrading. Participants identified the need to balance growth with the rural community that they currently enjoy;â€? - develop a township where people of all ages have a place to live, work and play. “The township has a good mix of housing and welcome the addition of the new apartment building for seniors. More needs to be done to keep younger generation in the community and not move to larger centres;â€? and - promote and develop an active community (biking, trails, golf). “Residents in the urban areas make good use of the township’s various walking trails. We need to promote them to the rural residents ‌ Mapleton is a relatively ‘young’ municipality according to the 2011 census data. Residents wish to remain active in numerous types of recreation activities. The township has recently adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Consideration of that plan should also be given when adopting long range plans.â€? Prior to passage of the plan, councillor Andy Knetsch questioned the inclusion of the phrase “a more friendly community,â€? in the priority list. Knetsch said the statement leaves the impression the township is not a friendly place. “I see all these volunContinued on page 3
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - An Ontario Municipal Board appeal has been filed on a decision by Mapleton’s Committee of Adjustment to allow a minor variance reducing the Minimum Distance Separation requirements between an existing barn and a planned new residence near Moorefield. Alywn and Lori Woodham, owners of a farm property on Wellington Road 10, which includes a currently unoccupied hog barn, filed the appeal on April 29. The minor variance, which reduced MDS distance required from 180 metres to 159 metres between the barn and the new residence on a lot owned by Chris and Brittany Huber, was granted by the Ma-
pleton Committee of Adjustment on Jan. 9. While no appeals were filed following the original decision, the Woodhams have now filed an objection to an April 10 resolution of the committee, which endorses the committee’s decision to allow the MDS measurement to be taken from the centre of the Woodham barn, rather than the nearest corner to the residence. Mapleton CAO Patty Sinnamon said the April 9 resolution resulted from a request for clarification from the township’s building department. She said the township is still in the process of gathering the records regarding the decision to forward to the OMB, along with the Woodham’s appeal.
She said it is not known when a hearing would be held. Asked if building on the lot would be halted pending the appeal, Sinnamon said “that’s a question for our solicitor.� MDS 1 waiver in bylaw The Hubers’ lot is one of several created in the 1970s within MDS distance of the Woodhams’ barn. MDS restrictions prevented development on the lots until recent changes were made to Mapleton’s comprehensive zoning bylaw. The new bylaw waives MDS 1 requirements for existing lots that are less than 9.9 acres. The bylaw was originally passed in July of 2010, but did not come into effect until June of 2012 due to an OMB appeal on an unrelated matter.
Councillor feels committee ignores concerns by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Councillor Mike Downey feels the township’s committee of adjustment isn’t giving enough weight to objections from council on applications with which the committee deals. Downey expressed concern after council received notification a committee of adjustment decision at it’s April 23 meeting. The committee approved a minor variance allowing an oversize home industry on
Wellington Road 86. Mapleton’s zoning bylaw permits a maximum size of 2,500 square feet for a home industry, but the committee approved a variance for a 3,220 square foot shop, and an additional 396 square feet for a room to park wagons to collect sawdust on the R.R. 1, Wallenstein property. In March, council advised the committee it objected to the variance, stating councillors felt the zoning bylaw lim-
its should be adhered to. In January, the committee approved minor variance applications from owners of several lots along Wellington Road 10, despite council’s objections that the properties did not meet Minimum Distance Separation requirements and the requested variances were “not minor in nature.â€? “I don’t want to spend a lot of time on these ‌ our comments are being ignored,â€? said Downey.
Barn destroyed by fire - A bank barn on the property of Neil and Barb Driscoll was destroyed by fire on Sunday. Firefighters from the Drayton and Moorefield stations responded to the blaze, after a neighbour called to report seeing flames around noon on May 5. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson said the barn, which contained farm equipment, including antique tractors, was completely destroyed. The cause of the blaze is undetermined. Richardson said firefighters were on the scene for about five hours and prevented the fire from spreading to surrounding buildings. submitted photo
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LUCAS ROGERSON country-rock group Settlers Creek Band. Though still a part of that band, his desire to work on solo projects has given him the creative opportunity to chart his own musical course and focus on creating a unique sound. Streetlights, a four-song EP, is the result. “It’s a new departure for me in terms of a new sound. It’s really my first statement as an artist,” he said of working independently. “It’s the most
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Recorded at Escarpment Sound Studios in Erin last year, before the studio moved to Belwood, Rogerson worked with renowned recording engineer Brian Hewson. Rogerson took on the role of producer. While he played lead guitar, some percussion and recorded all the vocals for the tracks, Rogerson enlisted the help of other musicians to fill out the sound with their own style. Don Featherstone of Kitchener played saxophone, Mark Whitelaw of Guelph was on bass, and Brett Schneider of Fergus on drums. For the May 22 gig, Rogerson will be joined by Featherstone and Settlers Creek bandmate Greg Eisen. To ensure local audiences can take part, Rogerson is taking a bus of fans along to the show, picking up music lovers in Erin, Guelph and Fergus. “I just want to get people down there,” Rogerson said. “If I can get a bunch of fans out to support me from here, that would be really special.” The Horseshoe Tavern show begins at 9pm with a half-hour set. For information on the bus trip contact info@ draytonrecords.com. For more information on Rogerson and the 2013 Streetlights Tour, visit www. lucasrogerson.com. Streetlights is available for pre-order on iTunes.
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honest ... it’s about things that are really important to me.” Streetlights weaves together a love story with a sense of the small-town roots that influence the artist. Songs like Elm St. Park Swings and Main Street Bridge evoke the sentiment of young love in images that feel local. Even the album cover features street signs from Drayton cross streets. “It reflects the faces and places around me,” said Rogerson, who lives in Drayton and was raised in Centre Wellington. Rogerson said his musical influences are varied but each one has impacted his sound, from big band and jazz to rock’n roll, country ballads and a dash of punk angst. “The music is the most vulnerable I’ve ever felt as a musician, both in lyrics and music,” said Rogerson, explaining that during the recording process he let go of preconceived goals for the songs and let his instincts take over. “I think the spontaneous feel comes through in the music.” While the EP is not set for release until May 21, early reviews from fans of Rogerson’s music have been positive. “I think people respond to that vulnerability, which is key to being an artist,” Rogerson said.
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community calendar May 10 - Mapleton Historical Society Annual Meeting, 7:30pm, PMD Arena. Guest speaker: Campbell Cork. Refreshments to follow. Join us! Everyone welcome! May 11 - Home Party Show & Sale, 10am-2pm, Moorefield United Church. Vendors: Living Books, Tupperware, Home Sweet Home Spa, Pampered Chef, Sentsy, Epicure, Fun and Fashionable & Avon. UCW Bake Table & lunch booth open. Door prizes. Proceeds to Moorefield United Church. May 11 - Plant and Bake Sale by Maryborough Horticultural Society, Saturday, 8:00 am -11:00 a.m. Rain or shine! In front of Gourlay’s store, Moorefield. May 13 - Drayton Blood Donor Clinic at Community Christian School, 35 High St. Drayton 1:30pm-7:30pm To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE. May 17 & 18 - Alma United Church, Yard Sale. Fri, 10am-7pm & Sat 9am-noon, Alma. Bake table, new items, tools, plants and many treasures.
sunDAY, may 12 Drayton Ball Park Men’s Slo-pitch Pirates vs. Hurlers, 3:30pm “A” Dirty Dawgs vs. Blues, 3:30pm “B” Warriors vs. Hurlers, 5:30pm “A” Nighthawks vs. Bulls, 7:30pm “A” tuesDAY, may 14 Moorefield Ball Park Ladies Slo-pitch Angels vs, Gators, 7:30pm “A” Pink Ladies vs. Titans, 9:00pm “A” Red Sox vs. Matadors, 7:30pm “B” Swingers vs. Panthers, 9:00pm “B” wednesDAY, may 15 Moorefield Ball Park Ladies Slo-pitch Country Air vs. Spirits, 7:30pm “B” WOW vs. “Hot” Flashes, 9:00pm “B” friDAY, may 17 Men’s slo-pitch on both Drayton and Moorefield diamonds starting at 9:00pm
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Angel Hair - Alma Girl Guide Vanessa Ferris recently cut her long hair to donate to the Angel Hair for Kids program. Vanessa received plenty of support from fellow Guides. From left: front, Grace Langille, Sydni Cowper, Vanessa Ferris, Madison Caplice and Aneisha ter Steege; back, hair stylist Colleen Bosomworth, Haleigh Walser and Amy Storton. submitted photo
Alma Girl Guide gets hair cut to donate to Angel Hair for Kids ALMA - Vanessa Ferris has had long hair for as long as her Girl Guide leader can remember. When Ferris started talking about cutting her hair, her leader and one-time day care provider Marlene Skerritt suggested she donate it to make wigs for kids who lose their hair due to illness or treatments. After doing some research they decided on Angel Hair for Kids, an organization in Mississauga. The wigs they create use up to 10 to 12 donated ponytails to make one hair prosthesis and the cost
is between $800 and $1,000 for manufacturing and other related costs. With all of her fellow Girl Guides and family looking on, hairdresser Colleen Bosomworth from Hair Daze in Drayton separated Vanessa’s hair into two long pony tails and snipped them off. She received a real cut after the initial snips and said with a smile on her face that it felt like she had no hair left. Vanessa’s grandmother passed away from cancer and she had a wig when she lost her hair to her treatments, so this is something that hits close
to home for her and her family. The Alma Girl Guides also have a special place in their hearts for this kind of organization. A young girl in Alma who was a Guide passed away of cancer on July 3, 2000 and Skerritt showed the girls a picture of the young lady who the Alma school remembers with a memorial tree planted in her honour. Alma Girl Guides have been busy with activities including a sleepover at the Ontario Science Centre and will wrap up the year with a weekend at Girl Guides of Canada Camp Conestogo.
NDP nomination meeting set for May 26 STRATFORD - The Perth Wellington Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) riding association has announced it will hold a nomination meeting to select a candidate for the next provincial election. The meeting will be held on May 26 at the Kiwanis Centre, 111 Lakeside Drive in Stratford, at 7pm. This will be the first time in a number of elections that the party will have a contested nomination. Romayne Smith Fullerton, an associate professor of Journalism at Western University and Ellen Papenburg, a former candidate, computer consultant and small business owner, have both declared their intention to seek the nomination. All members of the NDP in good standing, living within
Council endorses strategic plan for Mapleton FROM PAGE ONE teers that we have and the tremendous amount of things that are going on, where people volunteer and work together,” he noted. “You think we’re friendly enough, you just want to maintain that,” commented Mayor Bruce Whale. Sinnamon noted the statement came out of the public engagement sessions. “I think this is a good statement for a strategic plan. We want to become even more friendly,” said councillor Jim Curry. A complete copy of the plan, can be viewed on the township’s website at www. mapleton.ca.
the riding and new members who have joined the party within 30 days prior to the nomination meeting are eligible to vote. Those who let their 2012 membership lapse will also be eligible to vote if they renew their membership at the nomination meeting. Registration to vote will begin at 7pm. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 7:30pm. The agenda will include the official nomination of the candidates, remarks
by the candidates and voting, which will be conducted by secret ballot. “At present Andrea Horwath is seeking advice from both party members and non-members across Ontario as to whether the NDP should or should not support the continuation of the current government,” Rick Huband, spokesperson for the riding association, said in May 6 press release. “We are planning and preparing for either result.”
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A drop in the bucket If the provincial budget presented last week receives legislative approval - far from guaranteed in the currently minority environment - it will include a $100 million for roads and bridges in small, rural and northern municipalities. Every public works director in the province knows how far $100 million will go once spread among eligible municipalities. For some, the new allocation is unlikely to compensate for additional cash they will be forced to spend due to the province’s earlier decision to end the Connecting Link program. That program covered 75 per cent of costs incurred by municipalities to maintain sections of provincial highways running through their communities. It’s a safe bet that much of the $100 million the province is offering will be offset by their Connecting Link savings, which will come from the pockets of municipal taxpayers. It’s never wise to look a gift horse in the mouth, but it’s not hard to see why this proposal was greeted with tempered enthusiasm. Patrick Raftis
Letters to the Editor Road work required Dear Editor: RE: Road to nowhere, May 3. As a farmer we were glad to see a local place to take our crops when the Driscoll elevator opened. We had been taking crops to Boyds at Kurtville or the Palmerston Elevators. A lot more time on the road, burning more fuel and holding up more traffic, because we won’t take the shoulder with thousands of pounds behind us. We are not large framers by today’s standards, but our crop is our livelihood. I know at least two trucks have slid off the side of the road on this sideroad. Driving a tractor down you hope you don’t meet another tractor (thank goodness its a short distance and you can see each other coming). A lot of money travels up and down this road. Approximately 30,000 tonnes or 60 to 70 million pounds - goes through the elevator every year, with an estimated value of $15 million - not small potatoes. What goes in, all comes back out the road again to be manufactured into a finished product. If I remember correctly they are just widening the road and building it up, not paving. We all know the reason taxes are up has a lot to do with the value of our properties. We don’t like it, but that’s the way it is.
When you finish your corn flakes and the toaster pops, and dish up the bacon and eggs, remember who put it there. Lynn Elliott, Moorefield Councillors pay taxes too Dear Editor: I would like to remind Mr. Ron Klein (Road to nowhere, May 3) that each of the Mapleton council members are taxpayers as well. Business property taxes are at a higher mil rate than residential taxes. It is businesses like that of Driscoll Farms that help to keep our residential taxes down. Improving roads is a major portion of our taxes and when a business steps up (financially) to help make our roads safer, they should be applauded not singled out. This Sideroad is a link between Wellington Road 8 and Concession 8 - and not just to Driscoll Farms. Everyone has the right to request and receive the information as to taxes and the investment into improving our township. Jim Curry, Councillor, Township of Mapleton Topsoil mountain Dear Editor: I am a concerned citizen who is dealing with a “mountain of top soil” in a Drayton subdivision on Maple Street. Continued on next page
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA2013-06 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, May 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as S. Pt. Lot 18 and 19, Concession 14, with a civic address of 7502-08 Wellington Road 11. The property is approximately 108 acres in size. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to permit the expansion of inside storage for a farm and dairy equipment distributer. The property is currently zoned Agricultural Exception (31.171), which permits the operation, provided that a maximum floor area of 16,240 sq. ft. is not exceeded. The applicant is proposing an addition of approximately 15,000 sq. ft. 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 Things learned from our elders We often don’t realize how much we are teaching our children and grandchildren as we go about our daily tasks. A casual chat about food preparation with my granddaughter made me think about this very thing. She commented, “Oh Grandma, you were the one that taught me how to peel potatoes thinly and then cut the eyes out.” I did? Ah yes, when they were much younger, she and her brother always came over to my house early to help prepare
for our family Christmas or other holiday dinners. No family dinner was complete without plenty of creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. Of course one of the last tasks was to peel that huge pot of potatoes. Sometimes those little hands pared thick peelings, rendering large potatoes to a much smaller size. Thus the carefully-worded lessons so my little helpers were not discouraged or offended. This recalled to me the potato-peeling contests my paternal grand mother used to have with my sister and me. The
operations were set up on the opened oven door of the kitchen’s wood-burning cook stove. It was just the right height for two little girls to stand beside our seated Grandmother and sturdy enough to hold the pan of potatoes. Grandma would give each of us a knife and a small potato while she took a large potato at least twice as big, to peel. The race was on. Could we peel the small potato faster Grandma could that big one? It took quite a few of those contests for my sister and me to become good peelers. The same Grandmother had
been a dressmaker before her marriage. She had a treadle Singer sewing machine that had some intriguing gadgets that could be attached to make fine pin tucked pleats and ruffles. She gave the Singer to my mother who used it throughout the years to make most of the clothing we had as young children. Everything from pajamas, shirts and dresses to gaily-patterned quilt tops got sewn on that machine. Mother taught all three of us girls how to sew on the Singer. It took a lot of practice to coordinate pushing the
Welsh explained where to cut a branch when pruning. She noted it is important to keep the smaller branches at the bottom of a tree at first to help the tree grow faster and stronger. As the tree grows trim to have the branches well spaced. Welsh reminded everyone to never cut more than 30 per cent out of a tree or shrub at one time. A good time to prune trees is before the leaves come out so you can see what you are doing. After many questions,
president, Jo Houston thanked Welsh for her presentation. A lunch prepared by Rosemary Nibourg and Linda Timmerman was served. The business meeting followed. Minutes were read and treasurer Clara Bauman reported on the group’s financial standing. Details were discussed involving the preparation and watering of some of the flower beds which members look after. The society’s annual plant and bake sale will take place on the morning of May 11 in front
the yard. The bolts of cloth were pictured in colour so one could choose the right hue. A mail order brought the fabric to us in a few days and within a week we would be wearing that new dress to church. Now my grandchildren are asking to learn some of those same sewing skills I learned so long ago. Whether the males of that generation can be convinced that sewing skills are unisex, as often the best tailors were men, remains to be seen.
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Horticultural society gets advice on pruning at meeting MOOREFIELD - The April meeting of the Maryborough Horticultural Society featured Jill Welsh of Harriston as guest speaker. She provides a pruning and landscape service. Welsh began by describing the most important part of her job - her tools. She always wears gloves and safety glasses and wears knee pads when working on her knees. She demonstrated how and when she uses her pruners, snippers, long-handled loppers, curved saw and shears.
treadle with you feet and steering the fabric under the needle with your hands. That machine could be counted on to stitch a fine, even seam on any type of fabric. In fact none of the new, improved electric sewing machines I have had over the last 50 years have done a better job. By the time we were teenagers all three of us could make our own dresses. Those were the days when every home had both an Eaton’s and Simpson’s catalogue, which offered fabric by
of Gourlay’s store. Baking, a variety of plants and perennials will be available at this sale. The next meeting will be held on May 28 at the Moorefield Optimist Hall. The speaker will be Willa Wick and the annual Spring Flower Show will take place. submitted by Linda Timmerman
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Public urged to update Immunization records
Retired teachers hear speaker on brain fitness PALMERSTON - Members of the Palmerston Branch of Retired Teachers of Ontario attending a luncheon on April 26 were told “You need to play more! Go home and play!” Lynn Hodgins introduced guest speaker Adrienne Gilbert, a retired professor of kinesiology from the University of Waterloo who shared her passion for studying the brain. Gilbert referred to techniques such as “Brain Gym” and BAL-A-VIS-X (balance, auditory and vision exercises) which have been used in many schools. She talked about the work of Paul Hyman, president of Brain Fitness International and about a book she read called My Stroke of Insight by Jill Botte Taylor. Gilbert explained that physical exercise is critical to mental and physical health and everyone needs to find ways to use both hemispheres of the brain. Research shows those who are active have better brain activity. She cited the importance of doing things like crosswords, playing board games, reading or learning a new dance as examples of activities that involve genuine concentration, which in turn can help to lower the risk of dementia. She gave the ladies an opportunity to try first hand some of the BAL-A-VIS-X exercises using small balls while following her instructions. The result was laughter and the chasing of lost balls. Mildred Francis thanked Gilbert for her talk. President Kathy Brown welcomed Area 2 director Mary Duffin who, with the assistance of Lynn Morrison, installed the following new executive members for 20132015: past president Kathy Brown, president Oriole Blyth,
first vice-president Anne Darroch, second vice-president Colleen Robertson, treasurer, Joanne Matthews, secretary Joan Woods. Blyth presented Brown with her president’s pin. Brown thanked everyone for their support over the past two years. She also thanked members for their donations to Ramoth House and it was announced that the branch has purchased a total of 39 bed kits in support of Sleeping Children around the World. Sandra Cole greeted members as they arrived. The draw prize donated by Helen Grainger was won by Joanne Walter. Several travel opportunities will keep the group busy this summer and fall as Lynn Morrison has arranged for a trip to Deerhurst Lodge on June 11 to see the Decades Show which features music from the 1950s to the 21st century. As well, seats are still available for a trip to the Agawa Canyon and Mackinac Island from Sept. 23-27. On Oct. 18 the group will be able to travel to Stratford to see Fiddler On the Roof. The financial statement and the proposed budget for 2013-2014 were presented by Matthews and approved by the members present. Reports were given by Lorraine Ballard for Goodwill and Francis for insurance. Darroch reminded the walking group of the next outing on May 14 in Drayton. Blyth encouraged everyone to bring some of their “teaching career memories and stories” to the next meeting on May 24 which will be “Historical Day.”
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GUELPH - The local public health unit is reminding people to make sure their immunization records are up to date. Immunizations are a safe and effective way to protect yourself, your family, and the community from the spread of infectious diseases, states Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH). “Safe and effective immunizations have saved thousands of lives and ended suffering by eradicating diseases like smallpox, eliminating polio in the Americas, and ensuring diseases like tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella and meningococcal disease are rare,” the health unit notes. WDGPH has launched a campaign to inform the public about a vaccine, Prevnar 13. The vaccine is now available for adults over 50 years of age (especially those over 65) who are at an increased risk of
ZEAL FOR FUNDRAISING - The fifth annual Zeal for Teal ovarian cancer fundraiser was held at the PMD arena in Drayton on April 27. This year’s event, with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Raised over $4,500 for the Walk of Hope. ABOVE: Organizer Glynis Belec (Queen of Hearts) dances with granddaughter Jocelyn Newton (Alice) at Zeal for Teal 2013. LEFT: Darlene Hauser, proprietor of the Ye Olde Tea and Gift Shoppe, took on role of the Mad Hatter. photos by Amanda Newton, T &J. Studios
DRAYTON - After a few years’ absence, beach volleyball is back in Drayton. Thanks to the Township of Mapleton, the committee and the Rotary Club of Drayton, a beach volleyball court has been installed at the ABC Park. Though leagues are forecasted to start later in the sum-
mer, to get things started there will be pick-up volleyball for all ages on Thursday nights starting May 23. From 7 to 8pm recreational players of all ages are invited to partake. This hour will be for those who wish to play and be physically active, but may not know the difference between
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PALMERSTON - A film by Harriston native Chad Snider will be screened at the Norgan Theatre on May 16 at 7pm The film, A Done Deal, is Snider’s graduation project from the Toronto Film School. Based on Snider’s own experiences as a former meth addict and drug dealer, it was recently shown to Norwell District Secondary School students as part of an annual assembly organized by the Norwell Drug Awareness Committee.
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a “dig” and a “quick.” From 8 to 9pm those looking for more competition are invited to play. Anyone not able to play Thursday nights or wishing to play more is welcome to bring their own ball and use the court any time. Courts are not lighted. “The committee would like
to thank all the local businesses that have supported this project by donating goods or services. Your support is greatly appreciated,” organizers state. Questions regarding pickup volleyball or the future of volleyball leagues can be sent to Gina Dobben at draytonbeachvolleyball@gmail.com .
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pneumococcal disease which can cause many kinds of infections including a serious form of pneumonia. “People with underlying medical conditions and those residing in a nursing home or long-term care facility are at an increased risk of infection,” said Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO. “If you are at an increased risk of pneumococcal disease and its complications, this vaccine can protect you against 13 strains of the bacteria.” Prevnar 13 is given as a single dose and is available at all public health locations for $130. To book an appointment, call 519-846-2715 ext. 4715. The vaccine is not publicly funded but is covered by some private insurance plans. It is already available free of charge for children from six weeks through five years of age.
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DRAYTON – A charity hockey game here in March raised $1,800 for young burn victims. Mapleton firefighters laced up the blades against a team of Wellington County OPP officers at the PMD Arena on
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The Mapleton & Area Business Profile
Dippel’s Family Garage offers complete vehicle care to serve community’s needs The year 2010 marked several changes in the business landscape of Mapleton Township - and Dippel’s Family Garage was no exception. The garage, located at 24 Wellington Street in Drayton, was taken over that year by new owners Dave and Eliza Dippel, who purchased the former Lambert’s Garage. Having vaca-
tioned at Conestogo Lake since he was a child, Dave was familiar with the area and finally fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning his own business and living in a small town. Originally from Waterloo, Dave graduated top of his class in 2005. From there, he went on to
work at a dealership in the city, gaining the valuable business and practical experience necessary to springboard him into his own shop. He immediately recognized the importance of offering complete care to the community, including everything from mechanical repairs and maintenance such as tune ups, brakes, tires and balancing, to oil spraying, exhaust systems and custom pipe bending. The garage also specializes in fuel injection and air conditioning maintenance. Recently Dippel’s added an in-shop inventory to better service their customers’ needs. They now offer oil and oil filters, windshield wiper blades, lawn tractor tubes, car air fresheners and other car care related items available to purchase at competitive pricing.
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It’s a steady investment of time and commitment that has made Dippel’s Family Garage a successful business in Mapleton. “It’s important to us to be able to offer residents of Mapleton Township superior service and quality repairs at fair pricing, without having to leave town,” said Dave. “Just because we are rural doesn’t mean we can’t offer comparable - if not even better - service and pricing than the city.” Dippel’s Family Garage charges just $29.95 (plus taxes) for an oil change. In the first year, Dave initially worked alone, but with growth and success, Eliza soon joined, taking over the administrative aspects of the business, freeing time for both of them to enjoy more time with their children, Isaac and Luke. In addition to Dave and Eliza, Dippel’s Family Garage also employs mechanic Douglas Lawrence and apprentice Trevor Vandenberg. Expansion and changes are on the horizon as well. Upgrades to the showroom and building exterior have made Dippel’s Family Garage more aesthetically pleasing in the downtown core. The Dippels love the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Mapleton and were not hesitant about joining on as members of the Drayton Legion. Eliza also serves as secretary for the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society. Community and teamwork are foundational principals for the Dippels, so it is easy to see why they’ve fit so well into the community. It will be exciting to see what lies in store for them as a family and as a business. Business hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm; and Saturdays 8am to noon. Call 519638-2950 or visit 24 Wellington St. in Drayton.
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