North Wellington Community News January 23, 2020

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Mapleton water, wastewater RFP draws multiple proposals PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER

Legion donates to hospital – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 409 in Palmerston presented the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) with a cheque for $10,000 on Jan. 16. The donation was made from proceeds of the Legion’s popular Catch the Ace draw, held each Friday night at Branch 409. Dale Franklin, development officer for PDHF, said the foundation would not have made its radiothon goal of $100,000, to pay for hospital building security upgrades, without this donation. From left: Bill Dobson, sergeant at arms; Stan Schmidt, Legion executive and Catch the Ace committee member; Franklin; Allan Toner, Legion president; and Aaron Small, Catch the Ace committee member.

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MAPLETON – The township has received multiple proposals from prequalified parties in response to its RFP for the provision of municipal water and wastewater services, Mapleton officials announced on Jan. 16.

“We are very pleased with the number of proposals received and the quality and creativity associated with those proposals,” said Mayor Gregg Davidson in a press release issued by the township.

The release states Mapleton and its legal and consulting advisors have now begun the process of evaluating the proposals and it is anticipated that Mapleton council will make a final

determination on the selected proposal, if any, by March 31.

Council passed a resolution on May 28 calling for RFPs (requests for proposals) for companies to invest in, and propose solutions for, the township’s water and wastewater systems.

At the time, council approved issuing RFPs to six groups of companies, all of which were deemed qualified by council through a request for qualifications (RFQ) process.

The new approach to financing and updating the water and wastewater systems was adopted by council in December 2018, when consultants Borden Ladner Gervais LLP were engaged to explore alternative financing and infrastructure renewal for the systems.

Contracts announced for Meeting to outline process for Arthur Business Improvement Area on Jan. 29 local broadband projects MIKE ROBINSON REPORTER KENILWORTH - An Arthur BIA (Business Improvement Area) meeting is being held at the Arthur community centre on Jan. 29.

A presentation outlining the functions of the new organization will start at 7:15pm.

In an email to the North Wellington Community News, Wellington North’s economic development officer Dale Small explained a letter was sent to all commercial property owners and business owners within the BIA boundary.

“We heard the concerns that the process was moving too fast or people were not aware, so this is an opportunity for them to learn more about the

BIA,” said Small.

“We hope that individuals who are interested in sitting on the board and being part of the decision making process moving forward will put their names forward.”

The letter sent to owners states, “Over the past few months there has been a significant amount of discussion around the creation of a Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Arthur.

Some has been positive discussion, and some has not.

“We want to ensure everyone is aware that at the Wellington North council meeting on Dec. 16, 2019 council did pass a bylaw to create a BIA in Arthur.”

The letter notes the BIA boundary includes all 55 commercial properties from the area of Clarke and

Smith Streets to the intersection of Wellington Road 109 and Highway 6.

At the Dec. 16 council meeting it was also decided that prior to approving a budget or appointment of a board for the new BIA, the township would hold another information session.

“We also want to be very clear that the information session is not to determine whether or not to establish a BIA. Council have already made this decision,” stated Small in the letter.

“The information session is being setup to ensure everyone has the opportunity to become better informed about the BIA. “We will also be looking for business or property owners who want to become more involved, in a positive SEE MEETING » 11

COMMUNITY NEWS STAFF WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Jan. 20 announcement of contracts to expand high-speed broadband services to nearly 2,900 homes and businesses in Wellington County includes agreements for projects in Mapleton and Wellington North.

A total of $7.5 million in provincial and federal funding has been awarded by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) to support four broadband infrastructure projects across 15 under-served communities within Wellington.

The total value of the projects is approximately $12 million, including nearly $4.5 million in contributions from service providers. Requests for proposals for the projects were issued

in August.

“Reliable internet throughout Wellington County’s urban and rural communities is essential for both residents and businesses” said Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton.

“Wellington County is excited to move forward with this first phase of high-speed broadband expansion and we look forward to the improvements and opportunities that will result from the SWIFT initiative.”

County councillor and Minto Mayor George Bridge stated, “We have been working towards this action for some time now and it is great to see this next phase of infrastructure being built in our communities.”

Bridge, economic development chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ SEE BROADBAND » 3

County fee hike sparks discussion about hiring township planner PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MAPLETON – Rising fees for county planning services sparked discussion among Mapleton councillors about hiring a township planner.

In 2019 Mapleton council endorsed a plan to develop a fee structure to cover all the associated costs for planning services by the year 2022.

In December, the County of Wellington, which provides planning services to the township, adopted and implemented “significant changes” to its billing structure for both site plan applications and rezoning application fees, notes a report from Mapleton finance director John Morrison.

“Given the size and significant impact of these changes, it became immediately apparent that our current fees are insufficient to cover the increase in charges from the County of Wellington,” Morrison explained in a report presented to council on Jan. 14.

Wellington County council supported new fees for rezoning and site plan applications of $6,580 and $2,280 respectively.

However, a proposed $4,900 minor variance application fee recommended by consultants Watson and Associates was reviewed and replaced with an hourly rate of $150 based on the level of county staff involvement in the application. If county planning staff are required or requested to attend committee of adjustment meetings, a meeting rate of $300 will apply.

flat fees are significantly a departure [from what] we had experienced in the past. In order for municipalities to continue to keep down our costs, we need to pass this on to applicants.”

The report explains staff initially proposed an increase in application fees for a zoning amendment over a three-year period, with the fee to be set at $3,500 in 2020, $4,655 in 2021 and $5,810 in 2022. An application for

‘We don’t want to discourage people from coming in here and getting their minor variance application and so on...’

- MAPLETON COUNCILLOR DENNIS CRAVEN Given the county’s move to hourly rates on minor variances, Mapleton staff recommended no changes to that application fee.

However, Morrison told council, “The county has made some very significant fee increases in two areas: zoning and site plan control. These

a garden suite renewal amendment would rise from $2,000 in 2020 to $2,660 the following year and $3,320 in 2022.

“Our fee structure was based on a combination of our costs for administration as well as the County of Wellington’s fee and other third-

party expenses we incur,” the report explains.

However, in order to compensate for the county’s move to a $6,850 flat fee for zoning amendments and still achieve cost recovery, finance staff revised its recommendations upward.

The new fee proposal would see the township fee set at $9,150 in 2020, rising to $10,070 and $10,990 over the next two years.

With the county now billing $2,280 per site plan application and the township also responsible for engineering and courier fees from deposits collected, the report recommends revising the township’s holding deposit requirement, and also increasing fees.

The report recommends raising the deposit for new site plan control applications from $2,000 to $4,280, with the fee set at $2,500 for 2020 and rising to $3,325 and $4,150 in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

“I’m just looking at zoning amendments. And averaging at 15 zoning amendments a year over past three years, more or less, and this increase in fees, that’s over $100,000 in additional fees,” said councillor Paul Douglas.

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“I’m just wondering if it’s worth having discussions at this point exploring more options for planning services. That’s pretty much a planner’s salary. I would expect we could get a planner on staff full time for just that increase in zoning amendments alone. Or exploring other consultants, or sharing resources with other municipalities, or sharing a planner with other municipalities.”

Douglas suggested staff bring back a report outlining options.

Morrison said that could be part of an ongoing review.

“We’re already making certain changes in our accounting practices this year. One of the issues is we’d like to know what are the precise costs that we’re actually paying to the county for the services,” Morrison explained. “In the past, my predecessors were very efficient in the way they were accounting for it, but it also hides the cost.”

Morrison said another problem “is that given that increase … is that going to impact the number of applications coming forward? Will people be seeking other ways to avoid these SEE COUNTY » 3

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Saturday, Jan. 25 Free skating at the Mount Forest Sports Complex. Compliments of the Mount Forest Legion Br 134. 12 to 1:30pm. « Karaoke at the Arthur Legion at 8pm. « Arthur Agricultural Society meeting at the Arthur Community Centre, lower hall from 10am to 3pm. Potluck at noon. Speaker to be announced. All welcome. « Optimist Club of Moorefield presents wing night at the Moorefield Community Centre. Doors open at 5pm, eat in or take out. Eight wings are $10 and quantities of four for $5. Six chicken fingers are $10 and quantities of three for $5. French fries - $3. Bar open. « Valentines for Vets - Create a handmade Valentine and help bring joy to a Canadian veteran this Valentine’s Day. All ages.

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Thursday, Jan. 30 Take-out supper, 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Palmerston United Church, 215 James St. Supper includes: ham, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, corn, fresh rolls and dessert. $15 adults, $7 kids 6 to 12, kids under 5 free. Call 519-343-3620 to schedule your pickup time.

Friday, Jan. 31 Free skating at the Mount Forest Sports Complex. Compliments of the Mount Forest Legion Br 134. 12:00-1:30pm. « Alma Optimist Beef BBQ, 5 to 7pm at the Alma Community Center. Tickets purchased at the door. Adults $15, children $5, under school age free. « Dart Night every Friday night at the Mount Forest Legion Br 134.

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Sunday, Feb. 2 Lasagna dinner at the Drayton Legion, 5:30 to 7pm. $10 adults, 12 and under free. Everyone welcome.

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Thursday, Feb. 6 Arthur Agricultural Society’s Beat the Winter Blues roast beef dinner at the Arthur Community Centre, 5 to 7pm. Adults $17, ages 7 to 12 $7, 6 and under free. All welcome.

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Minto received over $74,000 from Westario dividends in 2018 PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – This municipality received $74,300 in dividends on its holdings in Westario Power Inc. in 2018 and the investment has brought in more than $600,000 since the current iteration of the local utility was formed in 2009.

President and CEO David Leonce updated Minto council on Westario operations on Jan. 7.

Minto holds a stake of just over nine per cent of the company, along with eight Bruce, Grey and Huron County municipalities and Fortis Ontario, a publicity-traded utility.

Fortis owns around 10% and other municipalities hold shares ranging from around 3% to just over 24%.

The 2018 dividend was the highest since 2014, when the municipality also received $74,300. Dividends in other years have ranged from a low of $34,000 in 2009 to $72,900 in 2010.

Leonce explained the province announced the restructuring of Ontario’s electricity market in 1999. In November of 2000 the eight municipalities and Fortis Ontario formed Westario Power Holdings Inc.

Society hosts luncheon - The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its annual soup and sandwich luncheon at the United Church in Harriston on Jan. 16. Despite the wintery start to the day, a capacity crowd attended to support the society and enjoy lunch with friends. Society member Isabel Senek, right, was busy serving soup at the event.

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Substation updates - Westario Power has embarked on a plan of upgrading its substations, like this one near Palmerston, over the past five years. Minto Mayor George Bridge credits the upgrades with reducing the number and duration of weather-related power outages.

Photo by Patrick Raftis ity enjoys a high degree of customer satisfaction, with a survey indicating a 95% satisfaction rate among the Westario’s 23,000 customers in 2020.

Mayor George Bridge, who chairs the Westario board, noted the survey was done by a third party and compared the utility to industry standards.

“It’s a great tool for the board to know whether we’re providing the service that we think we should. I give the staff

In January of 2008 Westario Power Holdings Inc, Westario Power Services Inc and Westario Power Inc amalgamated into a single entity.

Leonce said he anticipates continued financial success for the utility.

“We expect that to continue, with great management of the operation and making sure that we continue to find efficiencies in our business.”

He also pointed out the util-

a lot of credit,” said Bridge.

“We’re really proud of that and I think the question for us is how do you sustain that?” added Leonce, who pointed out Westario has embarked on a plan of upgrading its substations over the past five years.

The utility maintains over 550 kilometres of distribution lines and 10,500 poles.

“I like that you make money for us,” commented councillor Ron Elliott.

Construction slows in Mapleton Township PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MAPLETON – Building activity in the township was down in 2019, compared to the previous two years.

In her January report to Mapleton council, chief building official Patty Wright indicated the township issued five permits in December for construction valued at $730,000, generating fees of $7,629.

That’s down from 10 per-

mits for construction worth $1.05 million and fees of $8,423 in December 2018 and 15 permits for $1.65 million worth of construction and fees of $17,325 in December 2017.

For all for 2019, the township issued 314 permits for construction valued at just over $54 million and charged fees of $442,664.

In 2018 the township issued 373 permits for about $82 million worth of construction, SEE BUILDING » 5

Broadband contracts awarded for projects in Wellington North, Mapleton » FROM PAGE 1 Caucus and a SWIFT board member, added, “SWIFT, and the results from this partnership will not only benefit residents but will also help our businesses be more competitive, innovative and connected both locally and internationally.”

SWIFT is making the expenditures through the New Building Canada Fund – Small Communities Fund, a joint federal and provincial infra-

approximately $2 million and is expected to be up and running by the end of 2020 with direct fibre connections available to almost 300 rural homes in the area between Wallenstein and Arthur (including communities such as Alma, Yatton, Creek Bank and Goldstone).

Contracts were also awarded through other companies for projects in Centre Wellington and Guelph-Eramosa.

“As a telecommunications company serving rural Ontario

structure funding program, in partnership with its member municipalities.

North Frontenac Telephone Company (NFTC) will receive $1.3 million in funding to deploy fibre-cabling along more than 41 kilometers of underserviced roads in the Townships of Mapleton, Wellington North and Centre Wellington to deliver a fibre-tothe-home solution to eligible residents.

The total project cost is

for over 60 years, NFTC is proud to be partnering with SWIFT to provide fibre optic connectivity to under-served areas,” stated NFTC vice president Grant Roughley.

“This project is part of NFTC’s ongoing commitment to bring the world’s fastest communications technology to rural communities.”

Connectivity from the newly funded projects will deliver the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications

Commission’s (CRTC) set megabits per second upload and download rate of 50/10, and in most areas internet speed up to 1 gigabit per sec-

ond.

The projects are part of SWIFT’s $209-million Southwestern Ontario broadband expansion plan.

County planning fee increase sparks discussion » FROM PAGE 1 zoning charges and we’d then be having to look at bylaw enforcement as an issue?”

Councillor Dennis Craven said, “We don’t want to discourage people from coming in here and getting their minor variance application and site plan application and so on and so forth, but we have to make sure that the main ratepayers don’t subsidize these people that’s important.”

Craven added, “But we have to make sure that they don’t come ask for forgiveness

Craven suggested, “That could be a time to address Paul’s concern that we should have our own planner instead of the county planner.”

“We’re going to be looking at making a north-end economic development program,” said Davidson. “We can look at the same kind of idea, if there’s going to be cost savings doing it a certain way.”

Craven said, “Maybe there would be an opportunity for the three of us (Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North) to get together and have a planner

instead of permission. We’ve had some of that in the past.”

Morrison noted that for zoning applications “the fee will be the $9,000 and that’s the fee to cover our entire cost.

“At that point it is worthwhile for us to review the cost structure. We might be able to find we can deliver the same service at a cheaper price, depending on choices that would be made,” he explained.

“We could, as we continue to do our service review, look at other options,” agreed Mayor Gregg Davidson.

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For local residents it was nice to see some specifics announced regarding plans to expand high speed internet access in rural Ontario.

A Jan. 20 announcement of contracts to expand high-speed broadband services to nearly 2,900 homes and businesses in Wellington County includes agreements for projects in Mapleton, and Wellington North.

A total of $7.5 million in provincial and federal funding has been awarded by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) to support four broadband infrastructure projects across 15 under-served communities in Wellington County.

The total value of the projects is approximately $12 million, including nearly $4.5 million in contributions from the service providers.

Contracts were also awarded for projects in Centre Wellington and Guelph-Eramosa.

Monday’s announcement, made with much fanfare by Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Municipal Affairs Steve Clarke at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association’s annual conference, is part of a $315-million provincial commitment to rural broadband.

It is good news for rural Ontarians, including those in our region – as it has been every time it has been announced.

The provincial government originally revealed in May it would provide $12.1 million for the Wellington County projects as part of a contribution of $63 million to SWIFT, a project initiated by the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) to bring broadband to underserviced areas.

Requests for proposals for the projects were issued in August, at a photo-op held at a rural Minto business, which could no doubt benefit from broadband expansion, where the $12 million figure was again trumpeted.

Interestingly, Minto isn’t on the list of project locations announced this week.

Perhaps that will be remedied in a future phase of spending?

Re-announcement of previouslyallocated funding is a tried and true government practice, and one certainly not limited to the current administration. However it does seem particularly cynical when a government with a reputation for cutting funding takes multiple bows for its occasional spending sprees.

No doubt there will be future photoops where this particular funding will be warmed over and served up again, perhaps when the figurative switch is thrown to send some rural region live online.

Certainly due credit should be given to this government for recognizing the importance of rural internet and providing significant funding. The question, of course, is how often?

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Police note ice thickness can be affected by factors including the time of the year, size and depth of the water, the presence of rocks, logs and vegetation, air temperature and water

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Ice does not freeze at uniform thickness throughout the body of water and it should be checked regularly as you move further on to it. It is recommended to have at least four inches of clear hard ice before venturing out on foot.

The OPP remind outdoor enthusiasts to remember the “one-10-one” principle if they do go through the ice.

This means you have one minute to control your breathing, 10 minutes of meaningful movement to get yourself out of the water and one hour before you become unconscious due to hypothermia.

“Remember - no ice is without risk - be cautious and take the appropriate steps to ensure that your time on and around the ice is safe and enjoyable while partaking in your favourite winter activities,” police urge.

70 years ago Drayton Advocate, 1950 Warden Archie W. Beattie, who made history last week by being elected head of Wellington County council on the first ballot, is the youngest member of the 1950 county council and is already a veteran in municipal politics. This year marks his 10th year as a member of Nichol township council, and his fifth as its representative on county council.

Drayton village council met in the clerk’s office on Jan. 9, 1950, for the inaugural meeting of the year.

Reeve W.R. Potter and councillors R.E. Henry, A.E. Andrews, P. Trussler and J. Robertson subscribed to the declaration of office and adjourned to meet Jan. 10. Council reconvened with all present and passed bylaws to appoint 1950 officials and authorize borrowing from the Royal Bank.

74 years ago The Harriston Review, 1946 An old Harristonian, long since dead, used to say, “Never knew a January without a thaw.” However, January of 1945 resulted in no thaw in these parts. January 1946 has gone and produced a thaw right at the start, and the weather steadily moderated. What snow was left melted fast until large green patches of grass appeared on lawns and in pasture fields. The streets were very slippery however, on Jan. 4, with the result that many pedestrians sat down suddenly on the sidewalks, but no serious accidents were reported in town.

Lewis Menary, MP of Grand Valley, has forwarded to the Rink Building Committee a cheque for $25. Mr. Menary’s letter reads in part, “There is no place like a rink for boys to skate and men to curl.”

This is a very generous gift and is much appreciated by the committee, particularly in view of the fact that it was quite unsolicited.

87 years ago, Palmerston Observer, 1933 Charges that 11 out of 12 ballot boxes used in the elections at Collingwood on Jan. 2 were tampered with were made on Jan. 3 by Gayden Kohl, defeated aldermanic candidate. According to Kohl, the boxes were examined by returning officer W.H. Whipps in the presence of a large number of ratepayers.

“The ratepayers are irate over this business and we intend to lay all the information before AttorneyGeneral Price,” stated the candidate. “When one of the last boxes was being returned by the district returning officer,” he continued, “ratepayers gathered in the hall noticed that there were no seals on it. The matter was brought to my attention and I immediately demanded that the vault be opened and the boxes produced for inspection. I requested Mr. Whipps to examine each box separately in front of the hundreds of ratepayers.

He did so and found that 11 out of the 12 had been tampered with.”

90 years ago, Mount Forest Confederate, 1930 Town council met on Jan. 20 with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Two or three accounts for taxes, etc., were recommended by the committee. Mr. John A. Robertson, on behalf of the band, addressed council, advancing several reasons why the grant to the band should be continued for another year.

The council took up the matter of appointing a chief constable.

Eight applications were read, and after some discussion it developed that Mr. Agar was willing to undertake the duties at $50 a month.

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OECTA strikes - Wellington Catholic District School Board schools were closed on Jan. 21 as members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) picketed as part of a province-wide, one-day strike. These Mount Forest and Arthur teachers were picketing in Fergus outside of MPP Ted Arnott’s office.

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Community contributions - On Sept. 21, the 6th Annual Little Black Dress Affair (LBDA) was held at the Mount Forest Sports Complex. With 196 guests in attendance, the evening included live music by Cara Smith, a fashion show featuring local businesses, as well as both live and silent auctions. Organizers stated the event continues to be a resounding success. With a new committee at the helm this year, $16,000 was raised in support of Cancer Patient Services Corporation and the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation. From left: Sharon Wilson, president, Cancer Patient Services Corporation; LBDA committee members Jennifer Heffernan, Jessica Dietrich and Eva Cunningham; and Amy Van Huss, development officer for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.

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Building activity slows during 2019 » FROM PAGE 3 generating fees of $572,824.

In 2017, 366 permits were issued for $59,715,666 worth of construction and the township collected $543,067 in fees.

The agricultural sector generated the most construction

activity in 2019, with 103 permits issued for $21.7 million worth of construction.

There were 23 permits issued for single-family dwellings, worth a combined total of about $11.3 million.

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community gathering places to hold elections, political meetings, social gatherings and dances.

By 1871, with the increase in traffic and settlers to the area, the number of hotels and taverns had increased to 15.

The Nightingale Inn was a twostorey red brick structure with six bedrooms, a parlour, a dining room, a bar room, a kitchen and a woodshed.

The front of the building had a row of hitching posts and a frame barn behind the hotel served as a stable for the horses of travelers who needed overnight accommodation.

This was the closest hotel to the tollgate set up to pay for the upkeep of the newly graveled Owen Sound Road.

- Submitted by Bonny McDougall, Wellington North Cultural Roundtable.

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Kenilworth is the next stop with an establishment run by Ab O’Neill. It was just north of the Lynes Blacksmith Shop if horses needed tending.

John Tracey was a tavern keeper at Riverstown and three miles south of Mount Forest was the Nightingale Inn. Two hotels were opposite each other on the Maitland Hill just south of Mount Forest.

The Blue Bonnet Tavern was run by Mrs. Horsburgher on the west side and on the east side was another hotel run by a man named Bridgeport.

Taverns and inns played an important part in the early development of our communities.

These innkeepers were very popular, not only with travelers but with the local people for food, rest and entertainment. They also were used as

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KENILWORTH This month, Bonny McDougall of Wellington North’s Cultural Roundtable offered members of council a look into the past along the Owen Sound Road (now Highway 6).

McDougall wrote, “Let’s take a look back at our beginnings of the Owen Sound Road as it meanders through Arthur Township on its way north from Arthur to Mount Forest.

The year is 1861 and the road is finally passable.”

Heading north from Arthur a traveller would reach Petherton (Sideroad 9), where the first of six hotels are conveniently located at the side of the road.

One was run by a William Ludlow and another, just south of Kenilworth, was run by John Bradley, a farmer and hotel keeper.

Educators on picket line - Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board schools were closed by a one-day strike on Jan. 15. OSSTF represents education workers in both boards, some of whom were picketing near Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston.

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Black History Month - Diana Braithwaite, left, and Chris Whiteley are scheduled to perform at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Feb. 8.

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Braithwaite, Whiteley to perform in Aboyne created and have presented Sugar and Gold over the course of 14 years, educating and inspiring new generations through their interactive musical storytelling.

Afterwards visitors can take a step back in time to the early 1800s as they experience the amazing stories of black Canadian pioneers of Wellington County in both the Queen’s Bush and the Pierpoint settlement.

From 2 to 3pm, staff will be available to tell stories from local black history. For more information call 519-846-0916 ext. 5224 or email kyles@wellington.ca.

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ARYN STRICKLAND REPORTER MAPLETON - Council has approved a zoning amendment request to expand the Olivet Mennonite Church on the fourth line in Wallenstein.

A 0.54 acre parcel of land will be severed and merged with the existing abutting church and cemetery.

“Originally the property was zoned institutional and then

ing to the Drayton Industrial Park.

Council received a rezoning application to permit the construction of a 6,300 square foot building at 25 Industrial Drive in Drayton.

Currently the land is vacant and zoned general industrial.

Developers also plan to double the size of the building in the future to create additional commercial/retail rental spaces.

“This application here is to resolve subject lands from industrial to a site specific industrial zone ... we have no concerns with the application,” said Rahim.

Councillor Marlene Ottens asked whether there would be a path for foot traffic walking from the nearby PMD Arena to the new gym.

“Because of its proximity to the arena there had been talk way back about putting access like a walking path. So let’s say parents dropping the kids off at hockey practice could walk to the gym,” said Ottens.

“There’s currently a right of way in the site plan,” confirmed Moorefield Excavating representative Jason Jack.

with the merged parcel portion would have been agricultural, but we were requesting here to have the entire property as site specific so that it’s specific to the cemetery use not any other industrial uses in the area,” said Wellington County planner Jessica Rahim at the Dec. 10 meeting.

“We have no concerns with the application.”

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“Travelogue; China” Wednesday, January 29 • 12:00 p.m.

Harriston United Church 57 Young Street W, Harriston Join Doug and Joanne as they share their travels through China. Accompany them as they travel to the Great Wall; then south to the mountainous karsts of Guilin. They will also share some of their Chinese New Year’s traditions as well as offer a mini lesson in Mandarin.

People of all faiths welcome! Presentations are free and begin at 12:30pm; if you would like to stay for lunch, the cost is $12. If the buses in North Wellington are cancelled, so are our programs. Please register by calling 519-638-1000 or toll free 1-866-446-4546.

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4-H fundraiser - A live auction to support local 4-H clubs was held during the Wellington County Cattleman’s Association (WCCA) annual general meeting on Jan. 17 at the Alma Bible Church.

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part, in what is now Mapleton Township.

At its peak in 1840, the Queen’s Bush settlement was home to about 2,000 black settlers, almost all escaped slaves and immigrants from the United States.

It was the largest concentration of black settlers in Ontario, encompassing an area about 12 miles by eight miles, in what would become Woolwich and the southern portion of former Peel Township.

Sugar and Gold – The Story of the Underground Railroad in Canada is a presentation of history through multi-media that uses images and songs to tell the inspiring and uplifting stories of the Underground Railroad.

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ABOYNE Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley are coming to the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Feb. 8 in celebration of Black History Month, taking place in February.

“Did you know that some of the very first settlers to Wellington County were Black Canadians?” museum officials ask. “Or that by 1850 over 2,000 Black Canadians had settled here, building farms, churches, schools and lives?”

Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley will perform Sugar and Gold – The Story of the Underground Railroad in Canada.

Braithwaite is a direct descendent of escaped slaves in the Queen’s Bush settlement, which was located, in

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On behalf of the management team and all the staff, Mar-Span appreciates your contribution and commitment to the company and looks forward to more years of working together.

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Ride Well information provided Zoning amendment would allow commercial martial arts studio

BONNIE WHITEHEAD CORRESPONDENT

CLIFFORD - The county’s Ride Well program and Christmas Eve traditions were explored at the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence luncheon program on Dec. 20 at the Knox United Church in Clifford.

County of Wellington economic development officer James Vaclavek explained the county’s new rural transit service Ride Well.

The rideshare program is a door-to-door service available to Wellington residents for travel within the county at a cost of 60 cents a kilometre.

The minimum cost is $5 with the maximum set at $40.

Seniors and rideshare discounts apply.

All rides need to be booked ahead by calling 1-833-900RIDE (7433) Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm and paid by credit card or debit card.

Appointments, shopping, coffee, or visits, drivers will transport passengers between the hours of 6am and 7pm for the right price. This program was initiated through a government grant.

The County of Wellington has partnered with RideCo to develop an app and website that allows customers to book, pay, and track their ride in realtime. Contact www.ridewell.ca for further information.

Guest speaker Willa Wick took everyone on an armchair tour of Christmas Eve traditions around the world.

Wick recalled the ten-foot-tall Christmas tree of her youth and the 10 cent Scotty Dog pin cushion that is still owned within her family to this day.

Drawing insight from her many family and friends around the world, Wick spoke of the nativity scenes, prayer days, feasts, parades, and plays celebrated throughout the season in Mexico. At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, 12 red grapes are eaten. Little gifts are delivered on Feb. 2 for

PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER

Speakers - County of Wellington Economic Development Officer James Vaclavek spoke about the county’s Ride Well rideshare program and Willa Wick shared Christmas Eve traditions around the world at the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence program on Dec. 20 at Knox United Church in Clifford.

Photo by Bonnie Whitehead Three Kings Day. Italy shares different ideas of St. Nick in the north and south, but shares their specialty bread Panettone with the world.

The Mennonite and Amish communities enjoy simple gatherings sharing outdoor games, stories, card making, homemade gifts, baking, caroling and visiting.

Germany enjoys the sights, scents and sounds of Christmas all though the markets in December. Goose, carp, and potato salad are favourite foods.

Grenada celebrates mornings of sea bathing, dancing, rum, family infusion, and carriage parades.

In Poland, children await St. Nick’s visit on Dec. 6 to see if coal or treats will appear in their socks, a sure sign of what to expect Christmas Day. Christmas Eve is meat free, but many of the 12 dishes include perogies.

Japan doesn’t observe Christmas as a national holiday, but they do consume

buckets of Kentucky Fried Chicken, adore Christmas cake, create displays of illumination for New Year’s, and celebrate the Emperor’s birthday in February.

China celebrates the commercial aspect of Christmas with trees decorated in the malls and carol singing. They choose to celebrate the Spring Festival in February, gifting family with special red envelopes.

Children of Holland await a sailing Spanish Santa who may take them away for a year to help them learn how to behave, and look forward to the treasure hunts, secret Santas, and treats given by a Finnish Santa.

Yugoslavia honours old traditions keeping the yule log lit all night with a crib set for baby Jesus. The advent wreath with candles for hope, peace, joy, and love are lit along with one for Christmas Day. Seniors’ Centre for Excellence lunches at noon cost $12. The presentations are free. Call 519-638-1000 to save a seat.

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He noted there is “an abundance of municipal parking” nearby and said he was concerned the parking spaces could lead to drainage issues.

Rahim noted the applicants are required through the site plan approval process to provide on-site parking.

However, she noted, “They do have additional parking from what’s required … They provided eight (spaces) where six is only required.”

“So when it was a dance studio it didn’t require it?” asked Mayor Gregg Davidson.

“The dance studio existed when I came,” said chief building official Patty Wright. “It was just an existing situation really.”

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NOTICE OF THE CLOSURE AND SALE OF UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE Being lands located at Wellesley Street, Pt of Centre Street, Pt of Hill Street, Pt of George Street, all being in Donald Sutherland’s Survey and Part of Lot 5, Concession 4, Glen Allan, Geographic Township of Peel, County of Wellington TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Township of Mapleton Surplus Land Policy, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton, proposes to pass a By-law to stop up, close and convey the above-described unopened road allowances to abutting property owners.

These lands are legally described as Wellesley Street, Pt of Centre Street, Pt of Hill Street, Pt of George Street, all being in Donald Sutherland’s Survey and Part of Lot 5, Concession 4, Glen Allan, Geographic Township of Peel, now in the Township of Mapleton, County of Wellington. Mapleton Council considered this matter at their February 20, 2019 Council meeting (CAO Clerk’s Report CL2019-07) and again on October 8, 2019 Council (CAO Clerk’s Report CL2019-32) and further directed staff to proceed. The bylaw will close up and convey the road and allow the Mayor and Clerk to execute all ancillary documents.

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MAPLETON – A bylaw to rezone a Drayton property to permit a commercial martial arts studio will be considered by council at an upcoming meeting.

Wellington County planner Jessica Rahim told council at a Jan. 14 public meeting the county has no objections to the proposal.

Owners Pauls Ferreirinha and Khen Hopmans applied to rezone the property at 16 Spring Street from medium density residential (R2) to residential transition in order to accommodate the studio use in addition to the existing resi-

dential use.

The property, a former church building, has been used as a dance studio and a music studio in the past.

The rezoning application lists complimentary classes such as yoga as other possible uses for the studio.

No members of the public spoke in favour or in opposition to the proposal at the public meeting and no written objections were received by the township prior to the meeting.

Parking concerns While indicating he was “in general pretty supportive” of the proposal, councillor Paul Douglas said he is concerned about plans for parking at the rear of the property.

THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before Council at a future regular meeting to be held in the Township of Mapleton Council Chambers, located 7275 Sideroad 16, east of Drayton.

Prior to the by-law being presenting, the proposed by-law may be viewed at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Offices during regular business hours. Should you have questions, please contact the Clerk’s Department.

WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the proposed closure and sale of unopened road allowance may be submitted to the Municipal Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, February 6, 2020.

DATED this 23rd day of January, 2020 at the Township of Mapleton.

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Patriots lose games to Bulldogs, Ironmen during tough week in PJHL MOUNT FOREST - In a return match, the Kincardine Bulldogs earned a 5-2 win over the Mount Forest Patriots in Junior C action on Jan. 15.

The game was rescheduled from the previous Saturday, which was cancelled because of the weather.

Kincardine ended the first period with a 2-0 lead.

Kincardine goals were scored by Jerrid Fossold, assisted by Mike Fiegehen and Jacob Traynor, and by Mike Fiegehen, assisted by Jerrid Fossold.

The Patriots came on the board early in the second period with a power play goal by Jack Birkett, assisted

by Blair Butchartand Ryley Cribbin.

The Bulldogs followed up with two additional goals - the first by Logan Freiburger, assisted by Mike Fiegehen, then another tally

by Fiegehen, assisted by Freiburger and Kent Ribey.

With one minute left in the second, a Patriots goal

by Parker Miller, assisted

by Troy Weber and Colton Culbert, brought the score to 4-2.

The Bulldogs were the only team to score in the third period, with a single goal by Fiegehen, assisted by Freiburger and Ribey.

Ironmen 3 - Patriots 2 On Jan. 17, the Patriots sustained a narrow 3-2 overtime defeat to the Wingham Ironmen.

Wingham was the only one influencing the score-

board in the first with a goal

by Kyle Stanbury, assisted

by Rhys Vollmer and Corey Restoule.

The Ironmen furthered their lead in the second period with a powerplay goal by Justin Donnelly, assisted by Vollmer and Stanbury.

The Patriots were up next with a goal by Michael Stefanelli, assisted by Jack Birkett.

The Patriots managed to bring the game to a 2-2 tie in the third with a powerplay goal by Hayden Coulter, assisted by Stefanelli.

However, the Ironmen came out as victors in overtime on a shot by Chase Meurs, assisted by Justin Donnelly and Logan Tolton Weather cancels yet another game Winter weather reared its head once more on Jan. 18, as the Saturday night game against the Mitchel Hawks was postponed to a home game in Mount Forest on Jan. 22.

Coming up The Patriots have three games booked for the coming weekend.

The team will go up against the Walkerton Hawks on Jan. 24 in Walkerton followed by home games on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday’s evening contest will be against the Kincardine Bulldogs, while Sunday’s afternoon opposition is the Goderich Flyers.

For details go to http:// ohapatriots.pointstreaksites. com/view/ohapatriots.

Minto 81’s earn split in weekend games

STACIE OSBORNE-DEBOER CORRESPONDENT PALMERSTON – Despite a snowstorm this weekend, the Minto 81’s hit the ice for two games in the WOAA Senior AA Hockey League.

On Jan. 17 the 81’s traveled to Shallow Lake to take on the Crushers.

Minto fired things up in the first period on a goal by Tommy Hoogaars, assisted

by Adam Kawalec. However, the Crushers responded with two of their own to take a 2-1 lead.

Minto then responded with two goals, scored by Wade Pfeffer and Denver Hill, to give the 81’s a 3-2 lead going into the second period.

The Crushers got a quick goal 11 seconds into the second to tie the game. Not long after, Tyler Harrison and Hoogaars scored in response for the Trains, making the score going 5-3 heading into the third.

The Crushers would score once in the third as Minto would hang on for a 5-4 win the sixth in a row for Minto.

The Trains returned to Palmerston the following afternoon for a game versus the Durham Thundercats, hoping to extend their winning streak to seven games.

Neither team found the back of the net in the first period. Durham would score three times in the second, with Kawalec scoring the 81’s lone goal of the period, as Durham took a 3-1 lead into the third.

The 81’s would tie the game on goals by Jake Pleon and Zach Graham, however with eight minutes left in the third, the Thundercats would regain the lead.

Minto pulled their goalie in favour of the extra attacker late in the period, but were unable to tie the game.

Durham added an empty net goal to make the final score 5-3, ending the 81’s winning streak at six games.

The 81’s are currently in eighth place in the WOAA Sr. AA standings. However with three games left on the schedule, they have yet to clinch a playoff spot in the AA playoffs.

Senior hockey action – TOP: Tommy Hoogaars takes a faceoff for the Minto 81’s during their Jan. 17 game against the Shallow Lake Crushers. The 81’s won 5-4. ABOVE: Minto 81’s defenceman Shawn Lantz stretches in an attempt to knock the puck off a Shallow Lake stick during the game on Friday night.

Photos by Stacie Osborne-deBoer Minto could finish as high as sixth or as low as ninth depending on the results of the next three games.

The final three games on the schedule are Jan. 21 in Lucknow (results not available as of press time); Jan. 25 at 8pm in Palmerston against the Tillsonburg Thunder; and Feb. 2 at 6pm in Palmerston against the Lucknow Lancers.

Roster addition Defenceman Shawn Lantz has joined the 81’s.

Local hockey fans will know Lantz from his time with the Mount Forest Patriots of the PJHL. He most recently played for the Elora Rocks of the WOAA Senior AA loop.

Drayton blanks Listowel

DENIED – Minto Mad Dogs Novice LL goalie Ryland Jacklin denies a Listowel player a goal during the first game of the Minto Novice Local League tournament in Harriston on Jan. 18. Despite solid play in goal from Jacklin, Listowel won the game 6-2. Six teams participated in the tournament. Listowel would go on to lose the gold medal game to Bruce Peninsula by a score of 7-3.

Photo by Mike Wilson

Games from Jan. 13 COMMUNITY 2 BETHEL 1 The opening goal of the game came from Joe Gerbe, who flicked the puck into the top corner for the Community goal, assisted by Kevin Gingrich and Colin Snyder.

Bethel tied the game late in the third with a backhander through the five hole by Trevor Diefenbacher. Kyle Martin assisted.

A two-on-one rush gave Gerbe a shot into the empty corner for the winning goal.

Gingrich and Lamar Martin assisted.

DRAYTON 4 LISTOWEL 0 After a scoreless first, Drayton took the lead in the final seconds of the second with an unassisted goal by Brandon Rumph. He added another goal early in the third, assisted by Rob DeWeerd.

Two goals by Eric Decker finished the win for Drayton, assisted by Jessie Hoekstra.

Kevin Ottens faced 21 shots in net for his shut out.

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Lantz made his debut last weekend.

Comedy night postponed The Giggles comedy night scheduled to follow the Jan. 18 game was postponed until further notice due to the weather conditions last

Saturday.

The rescheduled date and time will be announced on the Minto 81’s social media pages.

All tickets previously purchased will be valid for makeup date.

What’s Happening at the Arena PMD ARENA, DRAYTON Friday, January 24 7:00pm, Atom LL Black vs Listowel Cyclone

Saturday, January 25 10:00am, Jr. Deve vs Listowel 12:00pm, Min. Nov. vs Minto 5:30pm, Stick and Puck

Sunday, January 26 9:00am, Stick and Puck 12:45pm, Atom LL Orange vs Hanover 3:15pm, Maj. Nov. rep vs Central Perth 4:15pm, Min. Nov. Orange vs Wallace 4:15pm, Min. Nov. Black vs Mt Forest

Monday, January 27 6:30pm, PeeWee Rep vs TCDMHA if ness.

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Bowl for Kids Sake kicks off Feb. 3 MOUNT FOREST - Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington are set to host their largest fundraising event, Bowl for Kids Sake.

The campaign kick off and the Arthur/Alma community bowl take place at the Mount Forest Bowling Centre on Feb. 9.

The Mount Forest and community bowl is Feb. 23 and the Minto/Mapleton bowl is March 1.

This year’s theme is Crazy Hat and Crazy Hair Day and the organization’s goal is $50,000.

Those interested in putting a work, friends or family team together can call 519-323-4273 or email teri.dykeman@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington provides a variety of mentoring services for youths aged 6 to 18.

“We are always looking for volunteer mentors so if inter-

ested please check out our website https://northwellington. bigbrothersbigsisters.ca,” officials urge.

Just for Women, Fun Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington is hosting its 13th annual Just for Women Just for Fun fund raising event on April 25 at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest.

The day includes three professional 90-minute workshops (including health/body/soul/ crafts/fitness), refreshments, lunch, a noon-hour fashion show sponsored by the Getaway Spa and Salon, plus a raffle, silent auction, and 50/50 draw.

Pre-registration is required and early bird savings end Feb. 21. Registration forms are available on the organization’s website or by calling 519-323-4273.

All proceeds go to mentoring programs.

Floradale splits pair of games » FROM PAGE 8 MISSIONARY 3 FLORADALE 1 After the first period the game was tied 1-1. Willis Martin scored with a wrist shot for Floradale, assisted by Andrew Martin and Javan Martin.

Missionary’s goal came from Brady Claussen. Reid Shantz assisted. Two unanswered goals in the third gave Missionary the win. Claussen scored his second and Jamie Hoelscher scored the final goal.

Shantz assisted on both, with Rick Robous and Matt Burnett earning assists on the others.

Games from Jan. 20 DRAYTON 1 MISSIONARY 1 After a scoreless first period, Dylan Bults scored for Missionary early in the second, assisted by Pat Landmann.

Missionary held the lead until the dying seconds of the game, when Darren Mohl knifed the puck into the open corner to tie the game, assisted

by Brandon Rumph.

FLORADALE 8 COMMUNITY 4 Floradale stacked up five goals in the first period to build a solid lead. Three more in the second put the game away.

Community scored one in the first, another in the second, and two more in the third.

Gary and Greg Martin each scored twice for Floradale, with single goals scored by Corey Wideman, Andrew Martin, Ryan Martin, and Javan Martin.

Assists for Floradale were gathered by Wideman, Greg Martin, Willis Martin, Conner Bauman, and Ryan Martin.

Kevin Gingrich led Community with one goal and two assists to tie league leader Eric Decker with 46 points. Other Community goals were scored by Joe Gerbe, Brady Lane and Ryco Martin.

Assists were also earned by Brady Lane, Gerald Martin and Graham Wideman.

BETHEL 5 LISTOWEL 3 Listowel took the lead with two goals in final 19 seconds of the first period. Shayne Martin scored the first goal then set up Phil Shantz seconds later for the second. Ray Jantzi assisted on the opening goal.

Bethel’s Kyle Martin scored an unassisted goal, followed by an unassisted shorthanded goal by Laverne Metzger to tie the game. However, a goal by Kyle Streicher gave Listowel the lead. In the third, two goals

by Nathan Holland gave Bethel the lead. Assisted both times

by Ian Martin. An unassisted goal by Garrett Martin put the game away.

BY PASTOR MARK MCCREADY ALMA BIBLE CHURCH

Showing a little more grace One situation I will never forget involved two families.

I will call them the Joneses and the Smiths. The Joneses were a hard working couple.

They were nice people who were just trying to make ends meet. They had three children.

The father got a job working for a restaurant chain. His job had him travelling all over Canada to each of their restaurants to help in remodeling.

That meant that he was on the road a lot. Basically he would leave on Sunday night and return home end of day Friday. Well, the Smiths, who lived close by, watched what was happening and felt the need to express their concern that the children needed their father. So one day the Smiths finally told the Joneses what they thought.

They told Mr. Jones they felt he was neglecting his children and that he should get a different job. Needless to say, it didn’t

go over very well.

A very hard lesson that many of us struggle to learn is to mind our own business. We look around, and it is very easy to make surface judgments about people. We may know nothing about a person, but because of the way they wear their hair, or because of the car they drive, we judge a person to be unfit. Meddling and gossip are two very toxic behaviors that we could do without.

The Bible actually has a lot to say on this matter. One of the better known statements in the Bible on this subject is found in the book of Matthew: “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clear-

ly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.” Matthew 7:3-5 To put it bluntly, what this section of the Bible tells us is that before we say anything to anyone in the way of correction, we should take a good long look at ourselves. If we see anything that is even questionable, then we should keep our mouths shut and move on.

There is another way to think about this. Perhaps we should first ask ourselves how we would feel if someone came and criticized us about something we were doing. Some of us may say “bring it on”. But most of us would likely think twice with this kind of a condition. In fact most of us live by a double standard. We want to be able to tell everyone else how to do their job, how to live their lives and how they should live a certain way, but yet at the same time no one should be allowed to come and tell us the same.

As I have worked with peo-

ple over the past 20 years serving as a pastor, I have come to conclude that far too many conflicts begin because someone has a little bit of advice for another. Unsolicited advice is almost always taken in a negative way, leading to conflict.

Instead of being critical, instead of offering advice to the person who never asked for it, perhaps an entirely different approach is in order. Perhaps just hold back and don’t say anything at all. I know that I would prefer to show others grace by not saying anything in hopes that those around me would return to me the same favour. If, however, you feel you need to do something, then perhaps instead of showing another person how they are wrong, it would be better to encourage them, to try and help them. Alleviating another person’s burden will actually reap many rewards. Certainly something to think about.

Minto endorses youth services hub proposal PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – One of the hubs for a new youth services network will be located here.

Minto council endorsed a grassroots community initiative led by the Rotary Club of Guelph, to bring an integrated youth services model to the city and Wellington County.

Guelph Rotarian Cyndy Forsyth and Kate Reed, who was seconded from the Canadian Mental Health Association to help with the project, explained the concept to Minto council at the Jan. 7 meeting.

An integrated youth services hub is a one-stop centre for youths aged 12 to 26 that provides easy access to services

for mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, training, housing and other community and social services in the same place.

“These hubs can also include peer services, outreach, and system-navigation assistance,” the delegates explained in a report.

Forsyth said the Guelph group has been working with Minto Mental Health for the past eight months on a concept originally presented to the Rotary Club by a speaker on integrated youth services.

“We know from research that youth struggle when they first enter puberty with mental health and growing up and figuring out what it’s like to be a teenager, and their identity,”

said Forsyth.

“And then we also know at the age of 18, the way we’ve set things up in our society, they fall right off the mark and we don’t have services and we expect them to just be adults.”

She added the hubs would provide centralized services from housing assistance to mental health so youth could access them at the same location.

The hub would also be prepared to provide “a soft or warm hand off if someone was experiencing a severe mental health situation.”

Forsyth said seven “micro sites” would be “sprinkled” around Wellington County and Guelph.

While ideally there would be a site in each Wellington

County municipality, Forsyth said phase one would focus on “low-hanging fruit,” involving organizations that are ready to participate.

Forsyth said the Minto site would be “ideally in Palmerston” due to the proximity to Norwell District Secondary School.

Other planned locations for phase one micro-sites include Fergus and Erin, with four sites to be located in Guelph.

Forsyth said the next steps in the process will be creating a memorandum of understanding with all partners, putting together a fundraising campaign and engaging youth and family service providers.

Council endorsed the participation of Minto Mental Health as a partner.

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Tips for budget-friendly healthy eating offered by health team ALYSON COLTON REGISTERED DIETICIAN

Vintage sleds - Snow machines like this AMF Harley-Davidson will be on display at the Vintage Snowmobile Show on Jan. 26 at the Howick Community Centre.

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Vintage snowmobile show Jan. 26 BONNIE WHITEHEAD CORRESPONDENT HOWICK - A vintage snowmobile show will be held on Jan. 26 at the Howick Community Centre. The event runs from 10am to 4pm and admission is free.

Snowmobile enthusiasts will be able to explore a variety of makes and models that span the existence of the snow

machine, maybe even a prototype or two. If weather permits, there may be a trail ride on land provided by Bennet Farms.

Vendors are welcome to join in the show and swap.

Free skating and snacks The day will also include free public skating from noon to 2pm, sponsored by Boyd’s Farm Supply and McEwen Farms. There will be free hot-

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dogs and milk and chocolate milk for the youngsters.

From noon to 4pm the Howick Optimists will have hot wings and french fries available for sale upstairs in the community centre.

For further information, contact Marion 519-335-3269 or Jason 519-357-0181 or jaybenn1974@hotmail.com The event is sponsored by the Huron County Cruisers.

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ARTHUR - Seniors Euchre results from Jan. 14: first Jean Jackson, second Marj Cunningham, lone hands Ed Holterman, low Eleanor Monaghan.

Cribbage results from Jan. 17: first Eleanor Monaghan, second Larry Caudle.

Every year it seems that food prices keep going up higher and higher, especially the cost of fruits, vegetables and other fresh foods. A recent study predicted a rise in food costs in Canada of between two and four per cent in 2020.

While the rise in food costs can be overwhelming and it can feel like it becomes more difficult to spend money on healthy food choices, there are many things you can do to ensure you are still eating healthy on a budget. We know that a healthy diet is an important step in diabetes care and management and an overall healthy lifestyle, but that does not necessarily mean that you need to spend more money on food to achieve this.

One of the first things you will want to think about is what you are planning to eat for the week, and make a grocery list for when you go to the store.

If you prepare a menu for the week and bring a list with you, you are more likely to stick with the items on the list which will prevent you from those last minute “impulse buys” which are usually more costly. You also can go through the flyers and see if any of the items that are on our list are on sale, which can also help with budget friendly shopping.

Another tip that can help with healthy eating on a budget is buying frozen vegetables, especially in the colder months.

Fresh fruits and vegetables can be quite expensive, but that does not mean we have to go without. Buying frozen fruits and vegetables can be a much more economical way to incorporate these into our diet. Canned vegetables and

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Rinsing the canned items in water before eating them can really help with taking away a lot of the salt residue.

Once you have your groceries and are ready to make some meals. It can be helpful, and more economical to “batch cook” or cook larger quantities at a time and save the rest for another time in the fridge or the freezer. Quite often it is more budget friendly to buy in bulk rather than in smaller portions. By cooking large amounts at once you can prepare ahead of time and feel less stressed when it comes to meal times.

Another tip to help you eat healthy on a budget is eating most of your meals at home.

Eating out at restaurants/food chains can be a treat on occasion, but can also be quite expensive and add up quickly if done on a regular basis. Even packing your lunch to bring to work instead of purchasing your lunch for work can save you a lot of extra money that you could put towards your grocery bill or other items.

Not only does restaurant food cost more than meals made at home, but quite often they can be higher in sodium, fats and sugars compared to the meals we may make at home.

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Quite often, meat can eat up a large portion of our food budget. While protein is an important part of our diet and we want to ensure we are having enough to support our body, there are alternative sources of protein that may be more budget friendly. Protein sources such as beans, lentils, tofu/soy can often be much less expensive than purchasing meat all the time. Try to have one meatless meal per week to help reduce costs by including an alternative protein source into your diet. You can also check out different recipes and experiment with recipes by using frozen instead of fresh vegetables or any of the other suggestions listed above to help make healthy eating on a budget, easier and more realistic for you and your family.

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Meeting planned on establishment of Arthur Business Improvement Area » FROM PAGE 1 way, to step up and indicate their desire to sit on the board and have real influence on the direction the BIA takes.”

After the Jan. 29 meeting, council will be in a position to appoint the BIA management board.

Once appointed, the board will then be

afforded an opportunity to consider projects and a corresponding budget for 2020 and beyond.

Small states in his letter to owners that “the BIA model is a very successful model and we know that Arthur has a great mix of people to ensure that the Arthur BIA is the envy of others.”

He noted there are over 500 BIAs in Canada,

Wastewater Treatment Plant, we know our community is going to change and grow and we believe having a strong BIA will help to position our businesses and community for much success,” states Small in his letter.

For information contact a member of council or Small at dsmall@wellington-north.com.

including communities such as St. Jacobs, Creemore, Acton, Barrie, Blyth, Collingwood, Huntsville, Elora, Thornbury, Goderich and Exeter, as well as Mount Forest, where the BIA has existed since 1985.

“As we look forward to the future and leveraging council’s $8-million investment in the Arthur

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Business Improvement Areas designed to promote local shopping Functions of a BIA The general functions of a traditional BIA are to: - Oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally-owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that provided at the expense of the municipality generally.

- Promote the area as a business or shopping area.

Examples of BIA Activities include: Beautification - BIAs often provide enhancements in a business area to create a more pleasant atmosphere for local businesses and neighbouring residential areas. The most common way is streetscape improvement through the addition of customer-friendly lighting, signage, street furniture, planters, banners and sidewalk treatments as well as seasonal decorations.

Revitalization and Maintenance - BIAs can help to revitalize, improve and maintain physical infrastructure as well as help make an area cleaner and safer. Approaches have ranged from working towards brownfield redevelopment and building facade restoration to graffiti removal and enhanced street cleaning and garbage receptacles.

Marketing and Promotion - To retain and expand its customer base, a BIA may encourage both local residents and others to shop and use services within the local commercial district through marketing and promotional activities.

Special Events - BIAs often organize and work with community partners to hold special events to promote and showcase their businesses.

Examples include holding a street dance, music, theatre or dance festival, food fair, arts and crafts exhibition, art studio tour, fashion show, ethnic/cultural celebration and seasonal carnival or parade as well as establishing a local farmers’ market.

Business Recruitment - BIAs often work with commercial or industrial property owners to help ensure that available space is occupied, and that an optimum business and service mix is achieved and maintained.

Communication - BIAs can act as a voice for the business community and often establish important relationships with other community voices, such as city council, municipal departments, local community groups (schools, churches, citizen groups, etc.) and institutions (chambers of commerce, committees of council, etc.).

The BIA forum can be used to convey community concerns to council and help prompt council to pursue policies and activities to promote and strengthen the community and its unique identity. Likewise, it can provide a feedback mechanism for council issues.

Who May Benefit from a BIA? Business Operators - All businesses in the area, whether

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retail, professional, dining, entertainment or finance, may gain advantages from the improved local atmosphere and ambience that a successful BIA helps to create. Improvements and activities may retain more local customers and attract more visitors. Cost savings to members may result from improved integration of capital funding and promotional activities.

Property Owners - BIA-initiated improvements and activities may help to create and sustain a more vibrant economic environment within an area, which may lead to an increased demand for retail and office space, a decrease in commercial vacancy rates and an increase in property values.

Surrounding Neighbourhoods - A BIA may improve quality of life in surrounding neighbourhoods through physical improvements as well as enhanced ambience, choices in local shopping and professional services, job opportunities, cleanup and safety programs, and community get-togethers.

The Wider Community - Fostering local economic development and revitalization in an area can stimulate new impetus for tourism and investment in the wider community. Increased business activity can improve both the municipal and sales tax base and support public services of benefit to all.

Fostering community engagement can strengthen and build community interest, spirit, pride and networks well beyond the boundaries of a BIA.

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At capacity - A report from the Mapleton-Minto Health Professional Recruitment Committee indicated the Mapleton Health Centre in Drayton has reached full capacity and planning for updates to the space has begun.

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Committee actively recruiting to bring physician to community

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PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MAPLETON – The Mapleton-Minto Health Professional Recruitment Committee is facing a new challenge.

“It’s a new year, a new decade and we’re actually in active recruitment for a physician,” committee chair Shirley Borges told Mapleton council at the Jan. 14 meeting.

Noting local physicians are “basically at full capacity” Borges said there is “no room to grow in terms of our primary care services.

“This feels different for us this year because when we’ve recruited in the past it’s been for replacement of retiring physicians,” said Borges adding this time, “there are no retiring physicians. This is a brand new roster.

“So there’s some uncertainties that come with that … we also want to make sure that the physician we recruit is the right fit and that we have a patient roster with sufficient numbers.”

Borges along with recruiter Andrea Serratore and Dr. Christine Peterkin attended the meeting to provide council with an annual update on recruitment activities.

The delegation reported the Minto Rural Health Centre in Palmerston continues to provide modern, accessible medical office space for three physicians, as well as the MapletonMinto Family Health Team and other health service providers.

One pod remains available at the centre for a future physician recruit.

A written report notes that given the growing community in Mapleton, and the fact that the existing Mapleton Health Centre has reached full capacity, “planning has started with the Township of Mapleton and a developer to update space in Drayton for the physicians and Family Health Team.”

Councillor Paul Douglas asked Borges what she could share on the space issue at the Drayton facility.

“If you come to the centre

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In training - Medical Resident Dr. Jiyeh Joo and Dr. Christine Peterkin at the Mapleton Health Centre. Joo, who worked with Peterkin and the team at the Palmerston District Hospital and the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team says the experience provided “a whole new perspective on rural medicine and how rewarding it is.” Submitted photo you will notice that we’re full up. There is no space for other providers,” Borges replied.

“If we hope to recruit any physicians in the future we will be looking for new space,” she continued.

“We’re pretty creative so we might be able to try and swing something, but at the end of the day … it’s pretty tight upstairs and there’s very little room to maneuver and to shuffle.”

In terms of recruitment and retention efforts, the committee continues efforts to provide a rural training experience for medical trainees.

“Education is the key to solving the problem of recruitment and retention of rural physicians. We continue to concentrate our efforts on increasing medical resident training opportunities in our communities,” the report states.

“Medical residents are in their final years of training and are starting to look for places to live and work. They are also licensed physicians and, as

such, are able to help provide care to our patients with the support and mentorship of our local physicians.”

Investments in recruitment marketing materials (booth displays/brochures/give-a-ways) targeting medical residents continue to pay off the report notes. The materials promote local communities as “a great place to live and work,” the report states. Giveaways were provided to Medical Residents at the McMaster Resident Career Fair in October and welcome packages including items supplied by local municipalities and the recruitment committee are given to medical residents when they begin a rotation with Dr. Peterkin.

Following the presentation, council passed a resolution to provide a $10,000 contribution toward the recruitment committee’s efforts, an amount which has become an annual contribution.

Borges noted the Palmerston and District Hospital matches the donations from Minto and Mapleton.

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