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Friday, February 15, 2013

Council gets first look at draft budget for 2013

Fighting arthritis - Kally Bradley, 10, is pictured with her mother, Lindsay at the Kure For Kally Show and Sale fundraiser held at the Palmerston Community Centre on Feb. 10. Kally suffers from both arthritis and Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, but has been making strides with new treatments. photo by Patrick Raftis

Kure for Kally event raises funds to support arthritis research efforts by Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kally Bradley of Palmerston has been living with both Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease and arthritis since she was two-and-half years old. Her mother Lindsay Bradley says the dual afflictions prevent Kally, now 10, from participating in many of the activities most children enjoy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; been able to do a lot of sports. Swimming is the only thing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really comfortable for her.â&#x20AC;? However, advances in treatment have helped and Kallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

condition has improved noticeably since she began to receive a clear liquid diet administered through a tube. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since she started this new treatment, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a whole new girl,â&#x20AC;? notes Lindsay. While there is currently no cure for either Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or arthritis, Kallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is working for the day cures may be possible, not only for Kally, but for others. Last weekend the second annual Kure For Kally Show and Sale was held at the Palmerston Community Centre, featuring raffle and

bake tables, a lunch counter and numerous exhibits by local home-based businesses. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural event raised about $1,500 for arthritis research and Lindsay said organizers were hoping for a similar total for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, held Feb. 10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the money goes to the Arthritis Society,â&#x20AC;? she pointed out, adding that for the past three years the Bradleys have also been involved in organizing a series of fundraising walks for arthritis research under the Kure for Kally banner.

Chong says revised research design will enhance turbine health study WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS - Local MP Michael Chong says a revised research design for a federal study of the health effects of living near wind turbines will result in a more complete study. Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, announced on Feb. 10 that Health Canada has published a revised research design for the wind turbine noise and health study, which is being carried out in collaboration with Statistics Canada. The proposed study design was posted on the Health Canada website in July for public comment, and over 950 comments were received during the 60 day public consulta-

tion period. After an evaluation of feedback received during the consultation, the expert committee introduced changes to the research design including an assessment of infrasound and changes to the questionnaire administered by Statistics Canada. The expert committee includes specialists in areas including noise, health assessment, clinical medicine and epidemiology. A press release announcing the change states the government is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians, and this study is in response to questions from residents living near wind farms about possible health effects

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of low frequency noise generated by wind turbines. The expert committee has carefully reviewed and evaluated the feedback received during the public consultation and has taken it into consideration when developing the revised research design, the release continues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are focused on putting the health and safety of Canadians first, and this study will do that by painting a more complete picture of the potential health impacts of industrial wind turbine noise,â&#x20AC;? said Chong. Study results are anticipated in late 2014. An initial target Continued on page 5

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The municipality would spend about $6.8 million dollars under a draft 2013 budget presented for consideration by township council at a special meeting on Feb. 4. The figure, if adopted, would represent a spending increase of about $323,000 over last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actual spending and would be about $173,000 more than budgeted for in 2012. The draft budget proposes spending of just over $4.6 million on capital projects in 2013. The proposal before council includes a five per cent wage increase for Mapleton staff. CAO Patty Sinnamon said the five per cent increase proposal is based on a survey of 21 municipalities, which shows Mapleton wages are below average. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are five to seven per cent below the average. This brings us to the average,â&#x20AC;? she noted. Also under consideration, are changes to the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement program for employees. Currently the municipality and its employees each contribute three per cent of the employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wages to an RSP program. That would increase to six per cent each under one proposal put forward. Sinnamon said some discussion has been given to joining the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). In that scenario, the RSP program would be discontinued. Mapleton is one of the few municipalities in the province that does not belong to the OMERS plan and while this proposal is still in the discussion stage, Sinnamon said â&#x20AC;&#x153;we are looking into what it would cost to move in that direction.â&#x20AC;? Wages in the draft budget total $477,000, up from 2012 actual wages of $407,309. However Sinnamon pointed out the township did not have to pay a finance director for much of 2012, after former finance director Mike Givens left in August to take a similar position with Wellington North. In 2012, the municipality budgeted $449,000 for wages. Council did not address the wage and benefit proposals during the Feb. 4 meeting. While the proposed spending is offset by nearly $3 million in anticipated revenues, staff anticipate sharp drops in several areas of revenue flow. The Ontario Municipal

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Partnership Fund (OMPF), the Ontario governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main transfer payment to municipalities, is being reduced across the province. In Mapleton, OMPF grants will be down by $85,900, from $1,321,800 in 2012 to $1,235,900 for 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That represents a significant challenge,â&#x20AC;? stated Sinnamon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at $200,000 less in revenues and $85,000 of that is OMPF,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Bruce Whale. Sinnamon explained that anticipated transfers from reserves have not been factored into the draft budget and will bring the revenue side up. The township also received a cash windfall in 2012 from the development of the Conestogo Wind Energy Centre project that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be duplicated this year. The project developer NextEra Energy, paid the township a total of $50,000 in one-time fees ($5,000 per turbine). The project also generated about $70,000 in building permit fees for the township. Among the major capital expenditures proposed in the budget draft are $426,000 worth of work on bridges and culverts and $310,000 for a new road grader. A total of $1.6 million worth of work on township roads is also in the draft budget. Council confirmed its intent to go ahead with upgrades to Sideroad 12, with the $30,000 cost of the project to be split between the township and Neil and Barbara Driscoll, who operate a commercial grain elevator on the road. Councillors Neil Driscoll and Mike Downey declared conflicts of interest on the issue when it was discussed at the budget meeting, as they did when the issue was dealt with in a site plan agreement at the Jan. 8 council meeting.

Whale asked Downey to disclose the nature of his conflict. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being on the same board as someone and entering into a cost-sharing agreement,â&#x20AC;? replied Downey, adding that by â&#x20AC;&#x153;boardâ&#x20AC;? he meant council. About $42,000 worth of work on the Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield is proposed, including accessibility improvements and a new cooler for the bar area. Public works director Larry Lynch pointed out the longer the hall goes without needed improvements, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the less rentals itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to generate.â&#x20AC;? He noted some inexpensive improvements could be made to the hall by painting and drywalling, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend any money on it if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to do anything with it.â&#x20AC;? Lynch estimated the hall generates about $10,000 in rental fees annually. Councillor Andy Knetsch added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we need to sit down and discuss the specifics of where we want to go with this building. We need to set a date and sit down and look at the different options.â&#x20AC;? Work on the expansion of the Drayton Fire Hall to accommodate EMS services is also in the draft. The $50,000 expenditure in 2013 would be covered by transfers from reserves and reserve funds. Reserves are funds set aside by the township, while reserve funds are pre-designated funds, such as gas tax transfers from the province, or development fees. The fire hall project funding includes $23,100 from reserves and $26,900 from reserve funds. Councils has tentatively set a date of Feb. 21 for another budget meeting.

Correction: Driscoll says snow removal in Glen Allan not an issue An article in the Feb. 8 issue of the Community News (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Councillor questions winter maintenance costsâ&#x20AC;?) incorrectly indicated councillor Neil Driscoll was concerned about the charges billed to the municipality by a private contractor for snow removal in Glen Allan. Driscoll states his comments at the Jan. 22 meeting were in fact in reference to costs for plowing at the Mapleton medi-

cal clinic in Drayton. He said his intent was to question why it cost more for November and December snow removal at the medical clinic ($599) than it did at the PMD Community Centre ($339), where the parking lot is much larger. Driscoll told the Community News he has no concerns about the amount charged for plowing in Glen Allan. The Community News regrets the error.

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(NHL). In 2011-12, his rookie OHL often followed growing up (the Recognized for his strength, season, he finished with 14 other being the Guelph Storm), heavy shot and scoring abil- points (nine goals and five was a dream come true for ity, Pedersen won aFOR bronze 12 penalty minutes and Pedersen. FITNESS THEassists), WHOLE FAMILY “It was somewhere I always medal with Team Ontario a minus-10 rating in 65 games. 1 Year and at6 the Month Memberships 2012 World 12 Under-17 Hockey Pedersen, who is billeted wanted to play,” he said. 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Mapleton teacher, friend apply for reality show ‘Amazing Race Canada’ by Ashley Mills FERGUS - After many years of anticipation, The Amazing Race has finally arrived in Canada. Eleven teams will be chosen from across to the country to battle it out for the big finish. Among the applicants stands a hopeful local, Melissa Townsend. A resident of Fergus who teaches at Centre Peel Public School in Mapleton Township, Townsend describes herself as competitive, outgoing and adventurous. She says her teammate Amy Armstrong is no different. Townsend and Armstrong met six years ago at an airport on their way to teacher’s college in Australia. They became fast friends and formed a strong bond as they travelled together in Australia. They have become a large part of each others lives; Townsend even introduced Armstrong to the man who would become her husband. While travelling, the two came upon the idea of one day applying to the Amazing Race. Unfortunately for the pair this wasn’t an option at the time, as the show didn’t accept Canadian applicants. When news broke that the show was coming north, they immediately made plans to apply.

‘The teachers’ - Melissa Townsend of Fergus, left, has applied to appear on the TV show Amazing Race Canada, along with close friend and fellow teacher Amy Armstrong. submitted photo “When we found out it was coming to Canada we had to jump on the opportunity because we’ve been talking about it for six years,” said Townsend. “We had to apply. There wasn’t even a question in our mind about that.” The two have been fans of the original show since the beginning and have watched every season. “If we get on the show we will be having an Amazing Race marathon,” said Townsend.

The two reviewed previously-preformed scenarios and talked over how each of them would handle that challenge. “It sort of helps you prepare in terms of what to expect and to mentally prepare yourself for situations that may arise,” Townsend said. The application process required making a video to display what they would be like personality-wise, but also how they would compete against other teams.

Armstrong describes Townsend as being a very physically fit person and competitive. “She wants to win and she will work really hard at that and not give up,” said Armstrong. “We just click, we always have. We have a lot of fun together. We’re in tune with each other. “We can finish each others’ sentences. Everything that we do is just very similar and we have fun doing it.” Townsend says she thinks the pair will provide some fun for the viewers at home. “We would be able to make friends really easily but then knowing that some of it would have to be done in a bit of a sneaky way,” said Townsend on forming alliances. “We feel like we would have a really good chance of getting on the show because of who we are as people and because of what we bring to the table and because of the fact that we are teachers.” The two have used their jobs to brand themselves as “the teachers.” Fans of the hit show will recognize it is customary for each team to have a name that describes them. For Townsend, appearing on the show if they are successful would not just be a one-off adventure - she plans on incorporating the experience back

Mapleton youth finding his way in the OHL with Rangers FROM PREVIOUS PAGE said. “He’s playing at a level now that he needs to play to benefit both himself and this hockey club.” Online 2013 NHL draft rankings predict Pedersen could be drafted anywhere from the

fourth to sixth round - perhaps sooner, given the recent attention NHL scouts have paid to Pedersen and his usual Rangers linemates Josh Sterk and Justin Bailey. Asked about his hockey goals, Pedersen unselfishly says winning the Memorial

Cup - awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion - with his teammates is his primary focus. “We have a really good team this year, I think we have a good shot,” he said. When pressed about longerterm possibilities, Pedersen

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into her classroom. “I talk about Canada in the classroom all the time. I know about Canada,” said Townsend. “I’ve studied it but I’ve never personally been to these places.” Her hope is to have her second graders track and follow her progress as she travels across the country. One teaching method she

plans to use is to have her students figure out why each challenge would be used in a specific part of the country, like rock climbing in the western provinces. The duo has set up a Facebook page and YouTube account. To find them, search “the Amazing Race Canada Melissa and Amy the teachers.”

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acknowledges the NHL is the ultimate goal, as it is for thousands of Canadian kids growing up. “I’m trying to get drafted. My long-term goal is to play in the NHL,” Pedersen said. To follow the Rangers, visit www.kitchenerrangers.com.

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Article was inaccurate Dear editor: I’d like to start off by saying I appreciate the role of local community newspapers and the positive effects they can have in keeping people up to date and aware of local issues and events in the community. I look forward to reading the Community News weekly along with other local newspapers from neighbouring towns. I was, however very dismayed to read about our firm being portrayed negatively in the most recent issue of the Community News in an article titled “Councilor questions winter maintenance costs.” While we were not directly named in the article, in a small

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Canadians enjoy a reputation as – there’s really no other word for it - “nice” people. Generally speaking, we’re considered friendly, courteous, helpful and respectful – willing to compromise on virtually any issue in an effort to keep everyone happy. And, so it seems, just like in the situation in every schoolyard, there are all kinds of people out there looking to take advantage of people with those attributes. A recent report by CBC television’s Marketplace program confirmed what most of us have long suspected, that Canadians are paying far higher prices than Americans for most manufactured goods simply because we are Canadians. While higher labour and transportation costs, tariffs, the smaller Canadian market and other issues contribute to the price difference, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) says those factors should not result in price differences of, in some cases, more than 100 per cent. “I don’t care what the manufacturer says,” Diane Brisebois, RCC president told Marketplace, “You cannot justify 30 per cent, 50 per cent, 100 per cent more in Canada than in the United States. It may cost a bit more to do business in one country versus another, but we’re talking about five to 10 per cent.” It appears that Canadians simply became used to paying more for the same items in the days when the Canadian dollar commonly hovered around 60 cents U.S. and there was far less crossborder shopping going on to allow for comparison between price stickers in the two countries. Those days may be long gone, but in the meantime a phenomenon called “country pricing” has developed, with multi-national companies creating two price lists, one for the U.S. market and a substantially higher one for Canadians. Even Canadian retailers, according to the Marketplace report take advantage of the opportunity to price goods higher in their own country than they do south of the border. The phenomenon not only hurts Canadian consumers, it hurts retailers, as many shoppers turn to cross-border shopping, internet purchases or other means to find goods at more palatable prices. A May 2012 report from Bank of Montreal estimated that cross-border shopping costs the Canadian economy about $20 billion per year, and the RCC believes the government is losing another $8 billion to $10 billion in tax revenue. It’s a massive an unfair drain on the Canadian economy. Canadians are at least partially to blame for the problem because the trend could not continue if the market would not bear it. The Canadian Senate fianance committee has produced a report on the price gap that provides examples of Canadians paying as much as 70 per cent more for automobile tires and 132 per cent more for headache medication. The report states that increased competition among Canadian retailers would help the situation. It also calls for a comprehensive review of Canadian tariffs and possible increases on duty free shipping limits. However, the government can only do so much to combat what is largely an attitudinal problem. Because we take it, they stick it to us. Perhaps it’s time for Canadians to stand up and support organizations like the RCC in speaking out against unfair, and unwarranted pricing practices. Perhaps it’s also time we stood up for our domestic retailers by shopping as locally as possible and looking for domestic alternatives to over-priced multi-national brands. Even if that means paying a slightly higher price for goods produced by smaller-scale Canadian producers, if it also means we can steer enough dollars away from the multi-nationals to force them to reconsider their view of us as willing rubes, we may eventually benefit from fairer pricing all around. Patrick Raftis

press, not needing sensational headlines to sell at the checkout line of the grocery store, so I don’t understand why you would run such an article without checking your facts. I see your paper as having the ability to build up the community or tear it apart. With this inaccurate article you have succeeded in accomplishing the latter. We will get over it and carry on, but it will take a long time to forget about it. In the future I would ask that you consider the weight your pen carries and that you carefully consider how to yield it. Jerry Roubos, Moorefield Excavating

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out the article was written completely inaccurately. I will not bore you with the details, ... but I am left with a very bitter taste in my mouth. Our company, its owners and my family take great pride in our community and we all feel lucky and blessed to have been able to reside here for the last 30-plus years. We show our appreciation by giving back to the community in various ways and are proud and supportive when our employees do the same. We don’t ask for anything in return we just hope others will also be proud and want to make Mapleton a better place to live. This article sure dampens that spirit. Your newspaper is free

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community such as ours a lot of people would know that Moorefield Excavating provides snow removal services in Glen Allan. I acknowledge that sometimes our service may be less than perfect and I welcome constructive criticism so we can improve. This article however, was a direct slap in the face where our honesty and integrity when it comes to billing was called into question in a public manner. Never once had the township approached me about any concerns. Having talked with both councilor Neil Driscoll and public works director Larry Lynch to try and resolve the matter the day after the newspaper came out, I found

Under Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 the local municipality may cancel, reduce or refund all or part of taxes levied on land in the year in respect of which the application is made if the property:

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

Please note that Section 357(3) states that an application under this section must be filed with the treasurer on or before February 28 of the year following the year in respect of which the application is made. 2001, c. 25 s. 357(3). If you require additional information please contact the municipal office at 519-638-3313 ext 22.

VACANCY REBATE Vacancy Rebates are available for eligible properties within the Commercial and Industrial property tax classes. Properties with these classes must have vacant units. A rebate is provided based on the period of time the unit was vacant, subject to eligibility requirements. Application forms are available at the Township office. Deadline to apply for a rebate for the 2012 taxation year is February 28, 2013. Please note that such properties are subject to inspection. If you require additional information please contact the municipal office at 519-638-3313 Ext. 22.

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Pursuant to Township of Mapleton By-law 5000-05, Section 9.10, please take notice of the following prohibition: • No person shall park a vehicle upon a highway or on a municipal parking lot between the hours of 2 and 6 am of any day during the months of November, December, January, February and March of any year. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY PROVISIONS: Any person violating any provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine, pursuant to the provisions set out in Part II of the Provincial Offences Act.

COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, February 18, 2013 Office Closed – Family Day Tuesday, February 26, 2013 No Council Meeting Tuesday, March 12, 2013 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Snowy Februarys The recent heavy snowfalls and resulting cancellations and travelling difficulties made me wonder how our ancestors coped a century ago. It seems they didn’t let snowcovered roads and cold weather stop them from get-togethers, church going, and travel. The local newspaper reported many social events, annual meetings and people traveling to Toronto and Ottawa. The local roads had no winter maintenance, snow plows were in the future. In fact, people were happy to have a good layer of packed snow on the roads as it made for better sleighing. The townline between Maryborough and Peel, now County Road 10, was notorious for developing pitch holes (the lows spots

between high drifts of snow). This did not stop local travelers. They got together, opened the fence in a couple of places and made a snow road in the fields. Anyone travelling out of the area went by train. Passenger serve was twice daily back then. Every framer usually had not only a sleigh and draft or work horses for farm purposes but a cutter and driving horse as well. People living in the hamlets and villages quite often had a small barn on their lot where they kept horses and carriages and cutters. Probably a cow, a pig or two and some hens as well, but that is another story. If not, each village boasted a livery stable where one could rent both horses and conveyances. Local churches held their

anniversaries, often with guest speakers from distant points. The young peoples groups organized sleigh rides to visit their peers at churches some miles away. No doubt many a romance blossomed between those young folk as they rode along in the moonlight, nestled in fragrant clover hay covered with blankets. The host group provided entertainment, be it music, debates or games, and served hot refreshments. Oyster suppers were very popular entertainment with church and fraternal organizations. They must have shipped them in by rail by the barrelful. After eating their fill the diners heard music or perhaps a debate. One subject debated in 1913 was “Male vs. Female Influence.” It was reported the former won. The same evening

The Stricker Family Orchestra gave out with 1913 “jive.” The local ice rink was the scene of regular family skating and hockey games between such teams as the young men from Moorefield, Stirton, Rothsay, Drayton, and occasionally from Palmerston or Elmira. An ice carnival was held annually. Young and old took to the ice in costume. One write up described the event as over 100 skaters dressed in eccentric costumes. Prominent local men judged the costumes, awarding prizes for Fancy Dressed Gent, Character Gent, Historic Gent, Clown, National Lady, Comic Lady, Best Boy and Best Girl. A flamboyant local merchant who was known for his

Outdoor events top lineup of upcoming GRCA programs CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has several upcoming events with nature in mind. Feb. 15 is a Heritage Day workshop at the Dunnville Community Lifespan Centre from 8:30am to 4:30pm The theme for 2013 is Crossroads of Conflict, Pathways to Peace: The Haldimand Experience. This workshop builds on the theme from 2012 Crossroads of Conflict, Pathways to Peace: Divided Loyalties. It is the second Heritage Day workshop to focus on the influence of the war on the people, places and events in the Grand River watershed. The event is hosted by Haldimand County,

the GRCA and the Heritage Working Group of The Grand Strategy. Visit the Heritage Day Workshop section for the 2013 Workshop Program and Registration on www.grandriver.ca. Note this workshop fills up prior to the event. On March. 9, the Guelph Lake Nature Centre will again be hosting its Hoot and Howl event from 7pm to 9pm. This is a great way to spend an evening with your family. The event involves going out on a night hike to look for owls and coyotes. There will be a short introductory slide show before participants head out on the prowl. Everyone is asked to

dress warmly. The cost is $5 for children under 18 years old and $10 for adults. Those 16 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please call the Nature Centre at 519-836-7860 to reserve space. The Guelph Lake Nature Centre is also hosting a March Break Environmental Day camp from March 11 and 15. The event is also being held at the Laurel Creek Nature Centre, Waterloo March break is a great time to get out and experience spring in all its glory. The GRCA will be offering a fun, activity-filled week for campers aged 6 to 10. The program runs from 9am

to 4pm, with drop off from 8am and pick up by 5pm. Each day will be filled with different activities and environmental fun. Register online at www. grandriver.eventbrite.ca or visit www.grandriver.ca. Guelph Lake can be reached at 519-836-7860 and Laurel Creek at 519-885-1368.

creative ads, Henry Irvine, won the Fancy Dressed Gent. Fraternal and other organizations and the local mutual insurance company held their annual meetings, reviewing the previous years successes, or not, and installing their officers for the coming year. There were very few reports of canceling these events. Our ancestors no doubt planned ahead and allowed plenty of time to reach the event that was important to them.

Meanwhile, secondary school students will compete within their own province or territory. Winning videos will then compete against others across Canada. A panel of celebrity judges will select the top winners.

Top videos will also be viewed by Canadians online in May, during which everyone will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite. For more information visit youtube.com/yourjobvotretravail.

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FROM PAGE ONE sample size of 2,000 dwellings will be selected from 8 to 12 wind turbine installation facilities in Canada. In addition to taking physical measurements from participants (such as blood pressure), investigators will conduct face-to-face interviews and take noise measurements inside and outside of some homes to validate sound modelling. The revised research design is available on Health Canada’s website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca. A summary of the public comments received during the consultation period and the responses from the expert committee are also available on the website.

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GENEALOGY DAY Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Drayton Public Library from 11am - 3pm • Displays • Help with Ancestry.com • No formal instruction • Society members will be there to assist you with your research

Please join us. We look forward to helping you discover your ancestors!

RBC Royal Bank People in the habit of investing regularly are also in the habit of retiring comfortably. For short-term & long-term goals, consider a tax-free savings account. Have you made your RRSP contribution? Deadline March 1st, 2013. Come into Drayton RBC to meet with an investment specialist today.

Video contest focus is on work safety OTTAWA - Each year, more than 31,000 young workers across Canada are injured seriously enough to need time off work. Meanwhile, some are unaware that they have the right to be paid fairly for the work they do. That’s why the federal government, provinces and territories are launching the first national video contest on workplace safety and fairness. The contest opened for submissions Feb. 1 and will close April 5. With cash prizes of up to $3,000, the “It’s Your Job” contest invites contestants to submit a video of up to two minutes on any topic related to awareness about workplace health and safety, or employment standards. The ages 18 to 24 category is open to Canadians in all provinces and territories, and will be held nationally.

Correction In last weeks column about Jacob Steward, I mused that Lot 16, Concession 2 might now be smaller lots in Yatton. Not so. Thanks to Bob Stanners for setting me straight. It is one side road west of Yatton. He wrote the farm still exists on the corner of the 3rd Line and Sideroad 19, and that along the sideroad there are two large old apple trees, that we might speculate to be part of Jacob’s orchard.

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By Laurie Langdon

The Perfect Spot Chapter Five: God at Work (Continued from Jan. 25 Reflections column) God, in the midst of His people, becomes that dynamic that strives, influences and draws them to himself for communion. He is there to imple-

ment holiness within them, molding them into that which He has designed them to be, thus bringing them to wholeness and completion. He, the constant mentor, is there to reveal truth by directing his people to the Father of truth. He is there to lead them to effectively serve God through practical Christ-like living. He has essentially taken the place of the ascended Christ

and, as an advocate, now looks after each and every believer’s interests in heaven and, as a comforter, now looks after Christ’s interests in each and every believer. As the spirit of truth (John 16:13) he reveals, witnesses to, embodies and empowers his people to implement the standards of truth. As the spirit of adoption, (Romans 8:15) he places each child of God as an

adult in partnership with himself, imparting a consciousness of their special status as well as the divine nature that qualifies them for that special status. As wind or breath, (Job 33:4; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Acts 2:2) he constitutes the atmosphere in which they live and is the power of redemption that penetrates and gives life. As fire, (Mathew 3:11) he warms, illumines, purifies, tests, releases

Local church league wraps up regular season; teams prepare for first round of playoff action FLORADALE 5 MISSIONARY 1 Floradale grabbed the only goal in the first period. A scramble at the net in the final minute saw Willis Martin slip the puck underneath the goaltender, assisted by Dan Martin. Floradale added two more goals in the second period. Gary Martin fed Mike Martin on the right side. Martin beat netminder Grant Brubacher with a wrist shot for the powerplay goal. Seconds later, a tidy pass by

Ryan Martin caught Brubacher sliding in the wrong direction. A quick shot by Gary Martin secured the goal. Missionary answered with a goal before the period ended. Steve Slot and Paul Vandenberg moved the puck to Curtis Bults on the left side. Bults floated ahead and ripped a wrist shot into the net. Floradale came back in the dying seconds. Tim Martin set up Dan Martin for a tip through the five hole. Floradale added one more

Celebrations Julie Arndt, Jamie Allan and big sister Lexus announce the arrival of

Cooper Hayden James born November 30, 2012 3:27pm, Grand River Hospital, weighing 7lb 11 oz. Proud Grandparents are Bruce and Cindy Arndt and Ina Allan. One more hunting partner for Uncle Brad!

s n o i t a l u t a r g n Co After 5+ years of evening and correspondence classes, all while raising a family, Barb has passed her Certified General Accounting Exam. We are so proud of you Mom & Barb. Love, Neil, Tate, Jack & Clare & extended families.

goal in the third period. Nick Martin and Willis Martin teed up Dan Martin in front of the net. Martin blasted a shot underneath the crossbar to finish the game. COMMUNITY 4 BETHEL 2 Bethel opened the scoring midway through the first period. Mike Seiling skated in on net and tucked the puck underneath the pads for the goal. Community came back to tie the game before the period ended. Delmer Frey blasted a shot off the goaltender’s pads and Durrell Stacken sent the rebound into the net. Community took the lead midway through the third period. Kevin Gingrich rifled a shot on net and Joe Clemmer snapped the rebound into the open corner. Rick Brubacher also assisted on the play. Community added the insurance goal a minute later. Clemmer and Gingrich set up Tanner Hackbart left of the net. Hackbart rifled a shot underneath the crossbar to register the goal. Bethel came back with a scramble at the net. Brandon Shoemaker finished the play with the goal, assisted by MacKenzie Bauman. Community added one final goal. Nick Stevens won the

puck along the boards, skated over the blue line and rifled a slap shot past the netminder. DRAYTON 12 LISTOWEL 9 In this high-scoring game, Listowel had the lead after each of the first two periods. But it was Drayton that claimed the game in the third, out scoring Listowel 7 to 3 in the period. Pat Landman carried the game for Drayton with seven goals and one assist. Scott VanOostveen played set up man with five assists and one goal. Dave Mulder had one goal and two assists, while Mark Timmerman had one goal and an assist. The other goals were scored by Hans Robous and Eric Dekkers. Brent Dekoning had a pair of assists. Curtis Wagler led Listowel with a pair of goals and assists. Phil Shantz, Josh Shantz, and Trevor Streicher followed close behind, each scoring twice and adding an assist. Travis Kuepfer scored a goal and earned a pair of assists. Next week: Drayton meets Community at 8pm and Floradale faces Bethel at 9pm for the A Division best-of-three semifinals. Missionary plays Listowel at 10pm in the B Division best-of-three semi-finals. Submitted by Willard Metzger.

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energy and generates power. As water, (Isaiah 44:3) he purifies, refreshes, cleanses and produces growth and fruitfulness. As oil, (Psalm 45:7) he nourishes and sustains, heals and soothes, aiding in beauty, light and warmth. As wine,

(Matthew 9:17) he frees them from restraints and inhibitions and makes them bold to the point of being what might be called aggressively enthusiastic. To be continued …

Water You Thinking? It’s winter, it’s cold, it’s snowy, and it’s Canada. The last thing most people are worried about is sweating and over heating around this time of year. If anything, we are worried about the complete opposite, freezing. However for some reason, to a lot of us this diminishes the importance we stress on staying hydrated. Hydration is often stressed in commercials depicting athletes using sports drinks. As important as staying hydrated is for the athletic population, it is just as important for the rest of us. Why do we need to stay hydrated? Water makes up 50 to 65 percent of the human body. If that is not enough to stress the importance, just consider that every biochemical reaction within our body has to do with water and is tailored around it. The blood and fluid within our cells is mostly water. We need our water. Our brain communicates thoughts and commands to the rest of the body by the means of electrical conductions. The only way these conductions can occur however is if there is a significant amount of water present. Water is also a key component for flushing the toxins out of our body. Keeping hydrated keeps us fresh, awake, energetic and healthy (not to mention the addition of exercise, healthy diet and good sleep). We may not always worry about being dehydrated in the winter because it is not hot and humid outside. Instead, we want to come in and have a scalding hot cup of hot chocolate, tea, or coffee. These beverages contain water, but also caffeine. In large amounts (i.e. four-plus cups of coffee), this caffeine intake can lead to dehydration so aim for at least half of your fluid intake to be from water. Staying hydrated in winter is just as important as it is in the summer. We may not have water evaporating from our body because of a hot sunny day, but the layer upon layer of clothing and the constant trekking through the snow, and shoveling the driveway are all daily activities that require more energy than normal. Dehydration has many easily recognizable symptoms such as dizziness, weakness, a dry mouth, fainting as well as

many others. Being this time of year, let’s not forget the most common winter driven dehydration cause though, colds. When we have a cold, our body heats up to try and kill the bad bacteria and viruses present. Water is needed to help cool the body back down as well as to remove the harmful toxins, which are causing the sickness. Eight, eight ounce (0.24L) cups of water per day is the minimum amount of water that you should drink. The more you drink, the better it is for you. On most people there will be no damaging effect from the consumption. However there are certain restrictions that are applied to those among us with chronic kidney or heart disease which need to be upheld to avoid the possibility of fluid retention causing damaging effects. Water should be for the most part easily accessible in our homes. With this being the case it should be fairly easy for us to maintain a constant level of hydration throughout the day. By keeping water bottles in different locations all around the house or having a designated water glass that we make sure is always full, we can increase the ability to stay hydrated. We can also make the conscious change to have water with most of our meals compared to other beverages such as soda or alcohol. It should also be noted to stay away from salted water as this can cause dehydration in itself. In a season full of water in endless forms, snow, ice, crystals, black ice we curse at while driving on the road or walking up our front steps, it is important to remember and stress the need for the consumption of water on a regular basis throughout your day-today activities. This second half of winter, remember to stay active, stay hydrated and cherish the love/hate relationship that is humans and water. For more information about any of the free services offered by the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team, visit our website at www.mmfht.ca or call our Drayton office at 519-6382110 or our Clifford office at 519-327-4777.

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Bowl for Kids - The annual Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington Bowl for Kids event kicked off in Mount Forest on Feb. 10. Organizer Marnie Mainland, centre, is pictured with volunteers Teri Dykeman, left, and Warren Grein. photo by Patrick Raftis

Bowl for Kids kicks off in North Wellington MOUNT FOREST - The 2013 Bowl for Kids campaign in North Wellington got off to a strong start on Feb. 10. The Minto and Mapleton communities were out in full force at the Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington Bowl for Kids kick off at the Mount Forest Bowling Centre on Sunday, as 40 teams, comprised of 205 bowlers, raised $14,316. The school challenge took place this past week and the Mount Forest community bowl is set for Feb. 24. “There is still lots of time to join in on the fun. Give us a call and let us know when you would like to bowl. It’s a great way to get active and support a fantastic cause,” said organizer

Marnie Mainland. Among those attending the kick off were Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, Wellington North Mayor Ray Tout, and Minto Mayor George Bridge. Pettapiece, Tout, Bridge and little Brothers Tyler and Nick threw the first balls while BBBS North Wellington president Bill Lawless declared the 2013 campaign underway. Longtime Bowl for Kids organizer Mainland announced that she would be stepping down from her position and introduced Teri Dykeman, who will be taking over the coordination of the event. For details on the BBBS programs go to www.bbbsnorthwellington.org

Taking aim - Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece lines up a shot at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington Bowl for Kids event in Mount Forest on Feb. 10. photo by Patrick Raftis

Wightman Telecom donates history book proceeds to libraries in region

Library largesse - Clifford-based Wightman Telecom officials have been visiting area libraries to donate proceeds from the company’s history book, published in 2011. Wightman officials recently presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Palmerston branch of the Wellington County Library. From left: Wightman co-chair Paul Wightman, Wellington County chief librarian Murray McCabe, Wightman marketing manager Hope Robertson, Town of Minto councillor Ron Elliott, Minto Mayor George Bridge, Palmerston library branch supervisor Barb Burrows, Wellington County councillor and library board member Gordon Tosh, and Wightman Telecom co-chair Blair Wightman. submitted photo

CLIFFORD - Paul and Blair Wightman, fourth generation owners of Wightman Telecom are continuing the family tradition of giving back to their communities by donating 100 per cent of the proceeds from Wightman Telecom: The First 100 Years to area libraries. After publishing the 250page hardcover book in 2011, the Wightman brothers decided it would be appropriate to commit the funds from the local history book directly back into local libraries. Recently, the Wightmans did a 12-library tour and donated $1,000 to each branch. Receiving the funds were: the Wellington County Library Clifford, Harriston, Mount Forest and Palmerston branches, as well as libraries in Listowel, Hanover Public Library, Teeswater, Mildmay,

Walkerton, Howick, Ayton and Neustadt. The donations are directed at the children and youth sections at each branch, toward new technology, books or youth activities. “Our children our the future, so it makes sense that we would support them as they learn and grow,” said co-chair Paul Wightman. Co-chair Blair Wightman added, “It makes sense that we’d take the proceeds from our book and give them directly to local libraries. People often overlook the importance and significance of our local libraries and the impact the library can have on a young mind.” The history book can still be purchased at several locations, including Wightman’s and RBC in Clifford.

Drayton Entertainment announces lead for new production of ‘Peter Pan’ CAMBRIDGE - Drayton Entertainment announced that A.J. Bridel will play the title role in Peter Pan. This larger-than-life production is set to run at the new Dunfield Theatre Cambridge for fiveweeks over the holiday season, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 22. Bridel became a household name last fall as a finalist on CBC’s hit reality TV series Over The Rainbow, which saw Canadians vote for a young performer to play Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s revival of The Wizard of Oz in Toronto. Although the role ultimately went to La Salle, Ontario native Danielle Wade, Bridel was a strong contender who wowed audiences with her stellar performances of well-loved songs like Mambo Italiano, Nobody Does It Better and Feeling Good as well as musical theatre showstoppers One Night Only, All That Jazz and Memory among others each week.

“AJ is a terrific performer with just the right qualities for this iconic role,” says Alex Mustakas, artistic directory of Drayton Entertainment. “Her youthful energy and great voice make her a natural choice for Peter Pan.” The role of Peter in Peter Pan is historically played by a girl. Broadway legend Mary Martin won a Tony Award for her portrayal of the mischievous boy who won’t grow-up in 1954 and famous gymnast Cathy Rigby has appeared in the role on various national tours for almost two decades. Bridel, 18, grew up in Kitchener-Waterloo and graduated last spring from the Integrated Arts Program at Eastwood Collegiate Institute, where Mustakas also attended high school. Bridel was accepted to the Musical Theatre Program at Sheridan College, but her post-secondary training was put on hold when Andrew Lloyd Webber chose Bridel as

a Top Ten finalist for Over The Rainbow. She competed on the show for eight weeks, becoming a fan favourite and winning praise from the judges for her compelling performances and outstanding voice. “I am beyond excited to play Peter Pan and thrilled to be making my professional theatre debut with Drayton Entertainment,” said Bridel.

“I have grown up attending productions at the Drayton Festival Theatre, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and Huron Country Playhouse, so getting to perform with this company is a dream come true.” Prior to her performance in Peter Pan, Bridel will appear this summer as Bet in Oliver! at the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene and the

GUELPH - WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health is making it easier for the public to check inspection results of food premises on their computer before they choose where to eat. As of Feb. 7, the new Check Before You Choose website contains food establishment inspection results searchable by name or location including restaurants, grocery stores, retirement homes and hot dog carts, among others.

When the public visits www.checkbeforeyouchoose. ca they will see inspection infractions categorized as critical or non-critical based on their potential to cause foodborne illness. Inspections since Oct. 1, are available and eventually a two-year inspection history will be maintained. The site will also include a list of charges and closures and information about food safety. Window signs, posters and

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business cards displaying the website and a QR code will be available for businesses to post. Public health inspectors are required to assess all food establishments at least once a year. “We’re committed to protecting the public from the risk of food-borne illness,” said Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. “The web-

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