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Friday, December 21, 2012
Committee defers minor variance applications for further review
Investigation - The discovery of what is believed to be a 1900s-era pioneer burial site on a building lot at the corner of Main Street and Pioneer Street in Drayton stalled construction last week while an investigation was conducted to determine the nature of the discovery. INSET: Wellington County OPP were on the scene awaiting the arrival of a forensic pathologist on Dec. 18. photos by Wilma Mol
Possible burial site discovered during construction excavation by Patrick Raftis
DRAYTON - The discovery of what may be a pioneer burial site during excavation for a building lot stalled construction of a home in a Drayton subdivision earlier this week. The discovery was made on Dec. 17 on a lot at the corner of Pioneer and Main Streets. Wellington County OPP Constable Gary Barnhardt said
initially two pieces of wood were dug up “that could possibly be part of a coffin.” Further investigation revealed what appeared to be the remains of a 1900sera pioneer burial ground, said Barnhardt. The lot is located next to a pioneer cemetery. Barnhardt said initially the developer of the subdivision had not planned to build on the lot where the
discovery was made. However, after an archeological assessment was completed, a building permit was issued for the lot, located in the Glenaviland Estates subdivision. On Dec. 18 police were at the site awaiting the arrival of a forensic pathologist called in “to assist at the site.” Barnhardt said police do not consider the discovery suspicious.
Dilapidated welcome signs to come down by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Entrance signs will be coming down in several locations around the municipality as councillors here decided no signs are better than dilapidated ones. At the Dec. 11 meeting, public works director Larry Lynch reported many of the seven entrance signs erected at the time of amalgamation have deteriorated to the point over the last dozen years that some signs are illegible.
“Many of the signs have been damaged beyond readability and others have simply succumbed to the ravages of the elements,” Lynch said. He noted that staff has removed two of the seven signs “leaving only the framework to welcome people to the community. “While there has been some discussion of a county-wide branding of signs, the fact remains this has not moved forward with any urgency and
our existing signs continue to be an embarrassment,” Lynch continued. Mayor Bruce Whale stated, “I think it’s still on the agenda for the county, but I don’t know where it’s sitting right now.” Lynch provided council with quote of just over $6,200 to replace all seven signs, however council decided to check the status of the county sign program before proceeding. In the meantime, Lynch Continued on page 12
Good news, bad news on grant applications by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - CAO Patty Sinnamon had good news and bad news on the grant front for Mapleton council at the Dec. 11 meeting. Sinnamon reported the township has been advised it’s application for a grant to assist with the cost of preparing an asset management plan was successful. The township will receive $24,850 to assist with the plan. A request for proposals for a consultant to assist with the
plan will be issued in the new year. However, the township was unsuccessful in it’s bid to obtain federal funding through the Canada Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) for upgrades to the Maryborough Community Centre. In August, the township applied for funding to cover one-third of the $265,000 project. Sinnamon said the only explanation for the rejection of the project was that “it did not meet the criteria” for the
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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Mapleton’s Committee of Adjustment has deferred a decision on minor variance applications for three properties on Wellington Road 10. All three properties are at the centre of a dispute over changes to Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) provisions in the township’s new comprehensive zoning bylaw. The three applications were deferred for further review at the next committee meeting on Jan. 9 at 9:30am. Between the spring of 2011 and August of 2012, three couples, Barb and Gary Huber, Chris and Brittany Huber and Dennis and Tiffany Gleeson, purchased lots on Wellington Road 10. The lots are all within MDS range of an unoccupied livestock barn on the property of Alwyn and Lori Woodham. However Mapleton’s comprehensive zoning bylaw waives MDS1 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. All three lot owners have submitted minor variance applications seeking relief from the MDS1 restrictions, which don’t allow construction of a residence closer than 360 metres to the hog barn. The lot owned by Chris and Brittany Huber is also within the MDS arc of another nearby barn.
At the Dec. 11 meeting, Mapleton council filed objections to all the requests for minor variances citing four reasons: - the MDS1 requirements are not met by the applications; - the application forms are incomplete; - the figures for MDS1 distances cited in the applications are “not verified”; and - the variance requested is “not minor in nature.” Council has taken the position that at least some of the lots were not “existing lots” prior to the passage of the new zoning bylaw because, in two of the cases, smaller lots were combined to create the minimum one-acre size required to qualify for a building permit. Councillor Mike Downey questioned the MDS figures provided in a report by the county planning department, noting they were not based on actual units of capacity in the Woodhams’ unused hog barn. However, Van Patter said his office only recently received the actual figures and would be presenting them at the committee of adjustment hearing on Dec. 12. Van Patter said the planning department used 2001 data to make MDS1 calculations because the barn owners only recently provided the updated information requested by the applicants. Downey also felt diagrams submitted with the applications showed MDS2 arcs, rather than MDS1 arcs and were not com-
pleted prior to submission. Councillor Neil Driscoll said he was uncomfortable making decisions based on “conflicting” information. “I don’t understand MDS and I rely on the people who do,” he stated. Mayor Bruce Whale asked, “Does this get into an issue where it’s something that the committee of adjustment has to decide?” Van Patter suggested the entire debate may be moot, as he believes there is little potential for future expansion of the Woodham’s barn under any circumstances. “There are existing residences to the north and south of this livestock facility that fall within the MDS1 setback (arc), in addition to the Moorefield urban boundary. Given the close proximity of these uses to this barn, there is little, if any, potential for expansion over its current size and capacity and the barn is limited to its current size,” Van Patter stated in a written report. Downey disagreed that the MDS arc from the Woodhams’ barn would run to the Moorefield urban boundary, once the actual figures were used for calculation. Van Patter said the planning office is confident in its position on the issue. “Very frankly, we’re probably going to go to the Ontario Municipal Board on this issue and were not sticking our neck out on a weak case,” Van Patter stated.
Clubs pitch in for playground equipment MAPLETON - The children of both Moorefield and Drayton are getting an early Christmas present with the recent issue of a purchase for new playground equipment. Through a unique partnership between the Drayton Kinsmen Club, the Moorefield Optimist and Opti-Mrs. Clubs, and the Township of Mapleton, just over $60,000 in new playground structures have been earmarked for two of Mapleton’s busiest play areas: the Moorefield Community Park and the Drayton Kinsmen Park. The equipment is being purchased through Recreation Playsystems of St. Clements, which previously provided the play structure installed in Drayton’s ABC Park in 2010. “This type of community partnership is an absolute lottery win when opportunities for funding are so limited these days,” said public works
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director Larry Lynch. “Both the Kinsmen and the Optimist Clubs have given so much to the betterment of their communities; Mapleton is thrilled to be able to upgrade our parks equipment by working alongside such dedicated volunteers.” The township’s public works department will be taking care of the playground base preparation, drainage installation and preparation of the play area footprint in advance of the structure installation. This work is intended to take place over the winter months and the play structure installation should be completed by Victoria Day weekend in 2013. Longtime Drayton Kinsmen member Wayne Mick has been a driving force in the play equipment project. “The opportunity to put quality, barrier-free accessible equipment into the township’s park system is at the heart
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Playground FROM PAGE ONE The new equipment order will be processed through the 2012 budget, Lynch explained. Staff are currently working with the Kinsmen Club to identify equipment upgrade requirements in both Glen Allan and Rothsay with the hope of including this in the 2013 budget. Likewise the Moorefield Optimists are working with the township on a proposed washroom replacement in the Moorefield Park. All of this will be considered in the 2013 budget, said Lynch.
Staying put - The Moorefield Optimists recently re-signed their ten-year lease of the Moorefield Optimist Hall in Moorefield with the Township of Mapleton. The group also lends out their facilities to other groups such as the Maryborough Horticultural Society, thus ensuring groups have a place to meet for the next ten years. Optimist Ben Dobben and Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale were on hand for the presentation of the new lease. photo by Wilma Mol
Drayton comes from behind to down Bethel 5-2 DRAYTON 5 BETHEL 2 Drayton played from behind until the third period, then struck for four unanswered goals to claim the victory. Derek Frey opened the scoring in the middle of the first period to give Bethel the early lead. Russ Shouldice and Jim Wideman fed the puck to Frey in front of the net. Frey drifted to the left and sliced a low shot under the pads of the goaltender for the goal. Drayton tied the game in the second. Brandon Rumph sent Eric Dekkers skating in on net. Dekkers rifled a shot under the
crossbars to even the score. But Bethel regained the lead late in the second period. Shouldice caught MacKenzie Bauman with a leading pass to send him down the ice with a breakaway. Bauman cut in front of the net and tucked the puck underneath a sliding Kevin Ottens. Drayton tied the game once again early in the third. Scott VanOostveen and Eric Dekkers sent Herman Mulder over the blue line. A hard wrist shot earned the goal for Mulder. Drayton took the lead shortly after and never looked back.
Rob DeWeerd finished the play to tuck the puck behind Bethel netminder Derek Wideman, assisted by Rumph and Dekkers. Drayton added two goals late in the game to finish off the win. Jerry Robous jammed in the puck with a scramble in front of the net, and DeWeerd beat Wideman with a hard wrist shot. Assists were earned by Timmerman, Rumph, Dekkers and Brent Dekoning. COMMUNITY 4 MISSIONARY 4 Community jumped into the game to grab two quick goals. Durrel Staken scored
the first with a wrist shot and Kevin Gingrich blasted a slap shot past the Missionary goaltender’s blocker for the second. Assisted by Gingrich and Delmer Frey. However, Missionary tied the game before the opening period ended. Curtis Bults snapped in a rebound for the first goal, then tied the game less than a minute later with a breakaway rush. The first goal was assisted by Scott Vandenberg and Brady Franklin. Community regained the lead with a second period Continued on page 12
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Good news reigns Those of us who work at newspapers find ourselves spending a great deal of time covering events of a controversial, often unpleasant, nature. In fact, we’re often accused of concentrating on such topics to the exclusion of the positive aspects of local life. It’s all part of the job as we attempt to reflect our community from as many perspectives as possible. However, as we were putting this final 2012 issue of the Community News to bed, it was hard not to notice how many “good news” stories of positive activity can be found within its pages. On page two we have coverage of a “Shop with a Cop” program, which brings local youngsters together with police and provides them the opportunity to learn a bit about household finance, while helping out the local food bank. A great program to be sure. On the front page, another story reminds us of the selfless work done by dedicated members of local service clubs, two of which are working with the municipality to bring new playground equipment to parks in Mapleton. On page three, we find a group of local Girl Guides and Sparks have been working for weeks to collect food, toys and other items for the Drayton Food Bank. The girls, no doubt with help from some of their family members, came up with an astounding 644 items, ranging from canned goods to Teddy bears. Combined with the many tales of support for the food bank we have told in recent weeks, this news item provides a clear picture of a community that cares about all its members. On page 12, a photo feature shows the strong level of participation in the Remembrance Day poster, essay and poetry competition sponsored by the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. A dozen photos showcasing 26 youngsters who were able to express in word and pictures that the next generation hasn’t forgotten the sacrifices of those that came before them. Encouraging to be sure. And that’s just a single newspaper. Comb through the back issues, or read through our upcoming Year in Review feature, and you’ll find more examples of good work by good people in your community. To be sure, there is bad news to be read. Locally, Mapleton council is still struggling with an MDS mess that threatens to stretch on into the new year, perhaps all the way to an Ontario Municipal Board hearing room. And the discovery of what appears to be part of a pioneer cemetery has stalled construction of a home in Drayton. Thankfully, police point out the discovery is “not current” so there is nothing suspicious about the find. Further afield, it’s never difficult to find examples of bad news which may eventually impact us at the local level. But for this week, in this space, and at this time, perhaps we can allow ourselves an opportunity to revel in the positive, in the good things to be found about our community and our friends and neighbours, and in the light of year-end optimism that often abounds with the advent of the holiday season. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all. Patrick Raftis
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You can buy ready made car kits at Hardware Stores, and Travel Agencies such as CAA offer car kits for sale. They make a great gift too! • Before heading out check weather and travel conditions.
For winter travel conditions in Wellington County and Road Closure information call: — — — —
Wellington Central Garage at 1-866-799-4166 - 24/7 winter call centre MTO Road Information 1-800-268-4686; MTO website – www.mto.gov.on.ca Program above numbers into your cell phone for easy reference when travelling
NOTE: If roads are closed, they have been closed under the authority of the Highway Traffic Act by
the Police not the road authority.
• Listen to Radio and TV for weather conditions before travelling • If bad weather conditions are forecasted or are occurring don’t drive. • If you must drive, plan your route and let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be there. • Give yourself extra travel time and SLOW DOWN. Drive according to weather and road conditions.
from all of us
The spirit of Christmas is alive and well amongst Township of Mapleton staff. Both the Administrative and Public Works employees recently gathered around the Township’s Christmas tree to celebrate their successful fundraising efforts in support of the Drayton and Community Food Bank - serving Township of Mapleton. Staff raised their funds through a “Dress Down Friday” program and individual contributions.
COUNCIL DATES Monday, December 24, 2012 Office closes at 12:00 noon December 25 and December 26 Office closed December 27 and December 28 Office open Monday, December 31, 2012 Office open Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Office closed Wednesday, January 02, 2013 Regular Office Hours 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Tuesday, January 08, 2013 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, January 22, 2013 1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council
The Community News, Friday, December 21, 2012 PAGE FIVE
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Gary Schellenberger MP Perth-Wellington
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Your friends at the
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May the spirit of the Christ Child fill your heart and bring you joy.
The glory of the season is Christ and His kingdom. As we join our voices in praise this holiday season, we wish blessings to all.
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the staff at The Community News
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May the wonder of that first Christmas, the joy of God’s abundant blessings, and the peace of Jesus’ presence be with you always. As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped to shape our business in a most significant way. We value our relationship with you, and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We wish you a very happy Christmas Season and a New Year filled with peace and prosperity!
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we hope the light of the season shines on you and your family throughout the coming year. wishing you a blessed christmas filled with his joy and peace.
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We hope you and your loved ones celebrate a warm and happy holiday together. May health and good fortune follow you throughout the new year. Thanks for placing your trust in us. We look forward to a bright future together.
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May the timeless message of the season shine for you and your family now and throughout the new year.
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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a saviour, which is Christ the Lord Luke 2:11
May we take this time to send you all our brightest greetings for the Christmas season, and our sincere thanks for your kind support.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from...
Cal & Gerri Deen & family & staff
Glory to God in the Highest And on earth peace, goodwill, toward men Luke 2:13
In the true spirit of the Holiday Season, we extend to you our sincerest appreciation for your business.
Merry Christmas to all of our friends and customersâ&#x20AC;Śmay the blessings of this holy season rest upon you! Paul, Dale, Ivan, Maureen & Tasha of Paul Franklin Contracting & Blooming Daleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
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The gift of love The gift of peace The gift of happiness
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Merry Christmas May the Spirit of the season stay with you throughout the year.
May all these be yours at Christmas Ab, Jason & Cathy
May God Bless you and your family in the coming year. Rob & Denise DeWeerd & staff
May the warmth of friends and family Fill your home this Christmas season
Wrapping up the Year... with glad tidings for you and your family and friends. May your holidays go as you want them to... with every detail perfect, everything serene! Thanks for your support!
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May the light of that holy night continue to shine on you and your family.
Merry Christmas Dale R. Keller
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“For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11
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This holiday season gives us the opportunity to turn our attention away from business matters to express our deepest thanks and warmest wishes to our customers and friends. May you have a wonderful holiday filled with happiness, peace & the love of family & friends. May the New Year bring you good health, peace and prosperity.
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Christmas Worship
REFLECTIONS: Deep, real joy the result of God’s promise to us By Rev. Rosemary Godin In the movie, A Miracle on 34th Street, the character Kris Kringle: says: “Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind...” How true those words are. Don’t we wish we could have these feelings with us all year ‘round? Not everyone has been blessed with good Christmas memories every single year of their life. And yet, we all have that ability to allow the seasonal “frame of mind” to return to us. At some point, if we
leave ourselves open to it, the joys and hopes of Christmas time will return. The light will always overcome the darkness. Not everyone has a traditional Christmas. Some years are filled with family; other years might be spent alone. Some years are filled with good health; some years are spent in grief or illness or caregiving. During the 2008 presidential race, American politician John McCain told Time magazine about how he spent one Christmas. In an article,
May hope, joy, love & peace surround you and your family during this Christmas season and accompany you through a blessed 2013.
Worship Services Sunday, December 23, 10:00 am Christmas Day, December 25, 10:00 am Sunday, December 30, 10:00 am New Year’s Eve, December 31, 7:30 pm New Year’s Day, January 1, 10:00 am
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(“A Light amid the Darkness,” Time magazine 8-18-08, page 40) McCain shared a powerful story of something that occurred while he was a prisoner of war in Vietnam: “When I was a prisoner of war in Vietnam…my captors would tie my arms behind my back and then loop the rope around my neck and ankles so that my head was pulled down between my knees. I was often left like that throughout the night. One night a guard came into my cell. He put his finger to his lips signal-
ing for me to be quiet and then loosened my ropes to relieve my pain. The next morning, when his shift ended, the guard returned and retightened the ropes, never saying a word to me. A month or so later, on Christmas Day, I was standing in the dirt courtyard when I saw that same guard approach me. He walked up and stood silently next to me, not looking or smiling at me. Then he used his sandaled foot to draw a cross in the dirt. We stood
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wordlessly looking at the cross, remembering the true light of Christmas, even in the darkness of a Vietnamese prison camp.” That’s a very moving story. Obviously, the light of the free world eventually returned to McCain and he went on to have a wonderful life with the blessings of health, family and success. Even on that day when he was shackled – as we are all shackled in some way by our bitterness, our emotional pain, or tragedies we have no control over – there is truth when we remember that the angel came to the shepherds in the field and proclaimed: “Fear not – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.” For you see, deep, real joy is not the result of what we do. It is the result of God’s promise to us. You know that saying about the weather? “If you don’t like the weather, then just wait a minute?” It’s the same thing when we live in God’s world. If you’re missing the joy of the season right now, then just hang in there – wait it out. Because without a doubt, life will change. God will take action and all will be well. We have to trust that there is a force greater
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than ourselves at work in the world. On Tuesday, we celebrate the birth of a baby. There is such great joy on the way. Christmas reminds us that God has acted and is acting. God has not gone anywhere. God still cares about us and this world. And on Christmas Day, we are able to sing: Joy to the World, the Lord is Come. We are being given the greatest gift there is: the gift of Grace. The gift of Emmanuel: God with us. We are not alone and never will be. Here we are, on the days of darkness when we have less sunshine than any other time of year – and we await God’s light bursting into our world. And with that light comes the promise of the gifts of joy, hope, love and peace. And all of it is packaged up in the bundle of a newborn baby. Any one of us can travel through the Christmas season without joy. It happens sometimes. But any one of us can also find and unwrap the gifts of the Holy Spirit that we find along the way. That’s just the way God acts. That’s all part of the mystery of the season. Merry Christmas to all and may 2013 be your best year ever!
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We invite you to celebrate the birth of Jesus with our presentation of a beautiful Christmas Cantata
Tapestry of Light: A Celtic Christmas by Joseph Martin
Sunday December 23, 2012 Alma United Church 3:00 pm
Drayton United Church 7:00 pm with refreshments to follow.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the staff at
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Fletcher, Winnifred “Winnie” (nee Lennox); of Drayton passed away peacefully at the Caressant Care Nursing Home, Arthur on Monday, December 10, 2012 in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late J. Lloyd Fletcher (1990). Loving mother of Jean Bender of Alma, Betty and her husband Lloyd Scott of Alma and Ray Fletcher and his wife Phyllis of Drayton. Cherished grandmother of twelve grandchildren, thirty one great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Doris Lennox of Fergus. Predeceased
by her son-in-law Edwin Bender, and one great granddaughter Ashley, one brother Holden Lennox and one sister Thelma Wright. The family received friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. The Funeral Service was be held in the Drayton United Church on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment in Bethesda Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Drayton United Church would be appreciated by the family.
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In a little country graveyard, where the gentle breezes blow. Lies the one we loved so dearly, that we lost seven years ago Time goes on with many changes, joys and sorrows, smiles and tears. But his memory will be cherished with the passing of the years.
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I would like to share with you the list of local birds that have been sighted. I am using the Audubon Bird Field Guide categories. Birds reported in previous years will have an asterisk. Long-Legged Waders: Great Blue and Green* Herons, Great Egrets, Sandhill Cranes. Gull-like: Herring Gull. Duck-like: Mallard, Common Merganser*, Wood Duck (heard). Sandpiper-like: Killdeer. Upland Ground: American Woodcock*. Ruffed Grouse*, Wild Turkey, Ring-necked Pheasant*. Owls: Eastern Screech*, Great Horned, Snowy*, Long-Eared, Short-Eared*, Barn*. Hawk-like: Osprey, Bald Eagle*, Northern Harrier, Sharp-Shinned*, Northern Goshawk, Red-Shouldered*, Red-Tailed, American Kestrel*. Pigeon-like: Rock, Mourning Dove. Swallow-like: Purple Martin*, Tree, Cliff*. Barn. Tree-clinging: Red-headed, Red-bellied, Downy, Hairy, Three-toed*, Pileated* Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker*, Northern Flicker, Red and White-Breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creeper. The largest category of bird families is “perching.” For December I will cover only the warblers and finish the category in January. Perching (part 1): Yellow*, Black and White, American Redstart*, Mourning Warblers. It has been an interesting year for bird watching for Gary and myself. We have had several ‘first-time’ sightings. That sparks our enthusiasm and efforts in the hope of more varieties to be seen. We are always learning. Identifying birds by their songs and calls continues to be a challenge. The good thing is that we are better at noticing the unfamiliar ones. We do our best to look out the window or up in a tree to get a glimpse of the newcomer. Writing a detailed description down has proven crucial. Also important is to write the voice down on paper. Who knows whether or not these birds will be gone quickly and never return to give us a second chance. God bless your Christmas and may He give you a wonderful 2013. Until next month, Susan Warren.
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Drayton Legion Poster, Poem and Essay Contest winners
Winners to advance to zone Once again Drayton Branch 416 of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted its annual Poster, Poem and Essay contest. Awards were presented at a special ceremony at the Drayton Legion. Awards were presented by legion members Bill Foell and Tracey Bye. Four area schools participated in various levels. First place winners will have their entries submitted into the Zone level of the contest.
Black and White PostersPrimary - Judged by Bep Vandenberg. 1st Dana Kuepfer of Maryborough Public School.
Colour Posters-Primary (Gr. 1-3) - Judged by Bep Vandenberg. Honourable mentions went to Shawna Rumph, Amy Cosens, Lauren Hiddema and Richard DeWeerd of Community Christian School. Pictured: Dylan Searth, Jack Driscoll of Maryborough Public School, Moorefield.
Colour Posters- Intermediate (Gr. 7-9) - Judged by Bep Vandenberg. 3rd Ally Kabbes, 2nd Kelly Koetsier, both of Community Christian School; 1st Zachery Woodburn of Drayton Heights Public School, Drayton.
Colour Posters-Junior (Gr. 4-6) - Judged by Donna Hirtle. 3rd Dwayne Vanderkooi, 2nd Roy Hofman and 1st Elisa Vanderkooi, all of Community Christian School.
Colour Posters Primary (Gr.1-3) - Judged by Bep Vandenberg. 3rd Finley DeVries, 2nd Mikayla Vandenberg Absent from photo is 1st-place winner, Dyson Parker, all of Community Christian School, Drayton.
Black & White Posters-Junior - Judged by Donna Hirtle. 2nd Olivia Sauer, 3rd and 1st Cody John DeWeerd, both of Community Christian School. Absent from photo 3rd-place winner Josh Gerth of Drayton Heights Public School
Black & White Posters-Intermediate - Judged by Bep Vandenberg. 1st Place Emilia Popovic, Drayton Heights Public School. Absent from photo were 2nd place winner Collin Roubos, Community Christian School and 3rd place winner Kyle Martin, Drayton Heights Public School
Black & White Posters-Senior - Mitchel Walker, Norwell District Secondary School
Junior Essays - Judged by Glynis Belec. 1st Alanna Parker, 2nd Jenna Duimering, 3rd Olivia Sauer all of Community Christian School
Intermediate Essays - Judged by Glynis Belec. 1st Emily Bournon, Drayton Heights Public School, 2nd Kelly Koetsier, Community Christian School. Absent from photo was 3rd-place winner Josie Hiddema.
Junior Poems - Judged by Bertha VanSoest. 1st Josh DeWeerd, 2nd Alanna Parker and 3rd Jenna Duimering, all of Community Christian School
Intermediate Poems - Judged by Bertha VanSoest. 1st Annelies Mohle, Community Christian School; 2nd MacKenzie Simpson, Drayton Heights Public School and Erika Rumph, Community Christian School.
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Floradale downs Listowel 6-1 in local Church League hockey action FROM PAGE THREE powerplay. A centring pass by Gerald Martin was tipped under the crossbar by Trent Lutz. Nick Stevens also assisted. Missionary tied the game back up to start the third. However, less than a minute later
Community’s Nick Stevens blasted a slap shot into the net to take back the lead. Missionary’s goal was assisted by Matt Duff and Adam Deen. Community’s goal was assisted by Gerald Martin. A misplayed puck by the
Community netminder from a shot off the side boards saw the slow-rolling puck dribble into the net. The tying goal was secured by Steve Slot. FLORADALE 6 LISTOWEL 1 Tim Freeman and Mike
Martin set up Willis Martin for the play and the shot to put Floradale on the scoreboard early. Despite being out-shot 11 to 2 in the first, Listowel held Floradale to one goal and evened the score in the second. Trevor Streicher centred a pass to Josh
Shantz scored. A one-minute Floradale onslaught late in the second period had Floradale suddenly stack up three unanswered goals. Dan Martin, Ryan Martin and Javon Martin each ended their shift with a goal,
assisted by Tim Freeman, Tim Martin, Ryan Weber, and Josh Brohman. Floradale added two more in the third. Ryan Martin and Josh Brohman scored the goals, assisted by Rod Shantz, Nick Martin and Dan Martin.
Mapleton council says dilapidated welcome signs to come down immediately FROM PAGE ONE wanted to know what council wanted done with the existing signs. “Take them all down,” said Councillor Jim Curry. “I don’t think were doing our municipality any credit to have these dilapidated signs up.” Councillor Mike Downey wasn’t sure that was the best approach. “Then you’re left
with just the sticks standing there,” he said. Lynch pointed that there is one sign, located near Teviotdale, which is in reasonably good shape. Ultimately, council agreed to authorize the public works department to immediately remove any signs deemed too worn to be serviceable. Meanwhile, Lynch was direct-
ed to check on the status of plans for county-wide signage. LED message signs While some of the welcome signs will be coming down, council agreed with a plan to add an LED message board to a sign to be erected for the Drayton Industrial Park at the north end of the village, near the PMD arena. Lynch said a similar sign
erected across town by Peel Maryborough Insurance has proved effective in providing information about watering bans, fire bans and community events. “To say this gift to the community has been a resounding success would be an understatement,” said Lynch. “Ironically, while the PeelMaryborough sign has been
so well received, the message from residents and visitors has been, ‘Why can’t we have something like this on the other side of town?’” Lynch says there has been “strong local interest” in sharing the cost of the sign, approximately $18,000. He said he had commitments of between $12,000 and $15,000, including a $9,000 contribution from
NextEra Energy. “The logistics of pursuing a message board sign will never be better than right now,” Lynch commented, noting that more than half the cost of the sign would be covered by donations. Council approved a recommendation to partner take the municipal share, $6,000, out of unused 2012 capital funds.