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Pulling together - Minto firefighters retained their title in the second annual Darren’s Day fire truck pull challenge with the Wellington OPP on Feb. 17. The Darren’s Day Family Day event, held in honour of Palmerston resident Darren More who was killed in an automobile accident involving an impaired driver, drew a large crowd to the Palmerston and District Community Centre for events that included a breakfast by Minto Fire and lunch put on by the Palmerston Lions Club, as well as a snow pitch tournament, euchre and outdoor family games. Proceeds from the event go to Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers and local minor sports. More photos on page 7. Photo by Patrick Raftis

Cork concerned with county debtload over coming decade MIKE ROBINSON REPORTER KENILWORTH - Ward 3 county councillor Campbell Cork is concerned about Wellington County’s growing debt. In his Feb. 10 update to Wellington North councillors, Cork stated, “The big news was the budget, of course, and there is lots of good stuff in the budget such as enhanced garbage and recycling collection.” He also noted planned improvements at Wellington Terrance and a proposed new Arthur works garage. “We are spending millions this year to make sure our very own Riverstown Landfill site continues to operate safely for the next 20-plus years,” Cork stated. He added Wellington County is putting $400 million into its aging infrastructure, noting, “It’s a pretty big ticket item.” Ride Well update

Cork said Ride Well, the county’s Uber-like ride sharing program, is picking up speed. “It’s worth remembering that Ride Well is cheaper than Uber,” Cork noted. “One sticking point is that the Ride Well cars cannot go into the City of Guelph.” He said for people with appointments within the city that means Ride Well only takes them to the edge of the city, at which point the individual must take a city bus or cab the rest of the way. “I think that is a pretty major failing at this point,” he said. “Our own system can’t even go to our county administration building (located in downtown Guelph).” Cork added, “This is the same Guelph we keep hearing about that is supposed to be such a great friend of Wellington County.” Financial forecast Cork said the financial forecast for the county for the next 10 years

includes tax increases ranging from 3.3% to 4.3%. He said for most of the 10 years, increases will hover at about 4%. “Our mayor (Andy) Lennox at the last county meeting made the excellent point that we cannot afford those kind of increases any more,” he said. Cork indicated he agrees with the mayor. He said he was recently in the home of a Wellington North resident who worked hard all his life and is still working and approaching retirement. “This person is basically living on tea and toast,” Cork said. He added the person’s biggest worry is making his property tax payments and, “Another big worry is that he may not even be able to stay in his home.” Cork added, “for me it is no wonder that the 10-year forecast has such high tax increases.” He agreed the county has a lot of big projects on the go “and they also

seem to have an unquenching desire to take on more such projects.” Cork said the 10-year forecast includes $22 million for upgrades to the county administration centre. “Most of that will be spent on building an underground parking garage in Guelph,” he said. Cork added he takes issue with the county administration building being located in the city of Guelph, “outside our own county.” “That is a discussion for another day,” he noted. Relating to the budget, Cork said the building project will call for another $17-million in borrowing. “The county is planning to take on another $42-million in debt over the next 10 years,” he said. “These are big numbers and will move the county debt from where it is now, at $36 million, to $50 million by 2029. “It is going to mean debt servicing costs will max out at around $8-mil-

lion per year. “I don’t agree with it.” Additionally, Cork said the financial numbers “include nothing for the proposed Continuum of Care, which we are hearing more and more about and still spending money on, even though the project has not yet been approved.” Cork stressed, “so much of this spending hinges on getting government grants, at a time when the province is trying to balance its own budget. A lot of that balancing is being done at the expense of grant funding to municipalities.” Cork said the good news is that the county has promised discussion shortly regarding the tax rates within the 10-year forecast. “But so often, these numbers simply become the truth after a certain period,” said Cork. “I’m really looking forward to having that discussion away from the heat of the moment.”

Development charges set to rise under new bylaw in Town of Minto PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – A proposed new development charges bylaw would raise the charge on a single detached home here by $2,197. Minto council planned to consider the bylaw, which also includes an increase in commercial and industrial rates, at its Feb. 18 meeting. The bylaw raises development charges on a single residential property from $6,842 to $9,039. For non-residential properties, the charge would rise from $2.67 to $3.87 per square foot. At a Feb. 4 public meeting, Andrew

Grunda of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. presented a background study on local development charges. The consultant noted the new rates would still leave Minto at the lower end of a comparison study of 25 other municipalities. Of the municipalities studied, only Puslinch, West Grey and Howick would have lower residential rates. Five municipalities would have lower commercial rates and six would have lower industrial rates. On Feb. 4 Grunda explained development charges “are a mechanism that council has to defray the costs related to new development from being paid for by existing taxpayers

who already have a sufficient level of services.” He noted additional development may have implications on municipal services that “require additional infrastructure,” that should be “paid for by those new developments.” A report from Watson and Associates indicates Minto’s population is expected grow from 9,041 today to just over 12,300 by 2021, with the number of residential units expected to rise from 3,205 to 3,577 over the same period. The impact of growth on services such as transportation, fire protection, parks and recreation, administration, water and wastewater is expected

to generate about $10.35 million in capital spending recoverable through development charges. The Development Charges Act provides statutory exemptions for: - industrial additions of up to 50 per cent of the existing ground floor area of the building (for industrial additions which exceed 50% of the existing area, only the portion of the addition in excess of 50% is subject development charges); - residential development that results in only the enlargement of an existing dwelling unit, or only the creation of up to two additional dwelling units; and - land used for municipal or board

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of education purposes. Non-statutory exemptions in Minto’s previous bylaw that have been maintained include: a temporary use permitted under Section 39 of the Planning Act or an accessory use, home business, temporary building, place of worship or bona-fide farm operation. The new bylaw also includes an exemption for second residential dwelling units, which will become a statutory exemption upon proclamation through the province’s More Homes, More Choice Act. The act has received Royal Assent, but new statutory exemptions have not yet been declared.

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If you or someone in your family has a problem with gambling help is available. Gamblers Anonymous can provide help and hope. Call our 24 hour help line: 1-855-222-5542. « Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Thursdays, 8pm, Mt. Forest United Church (rear entrance). 175 Queen St. E. We can help. « Mount Forest Al-Anon Group for families and friends of alcoholics, Wednesdays, 10am at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, side door. « Living with Loss, peer-led support group for adults (18+) grieving the death of a loved one. First Wednesday of every month, 7 to 9pm, Birmingham Retirement Community, Mount Forest. Free to attend. 519-603-0196 for more information. « Spiritual youth, family and marriage counselling every Tuesday, 10am to 3pm, Knox Presbyterian Church Palmerston. Scheduled appointments necessary. Nick Pavel, 519-343-3201. « This weekly workbook-based group will help you to learn how to use self-compassion in your mental health or addiction journey. Every Friday at the CMHA office, 392 Main St. N, Suite 1, Mt. Forest, 1 to 2pm. No registration or fees required. « This weekly group allows you to connect with fellow travellers, give and gain support, and share strategies for coping and building hope on your walk with anxiety and depression. Every Friday at the CMHA Office, 392 Main St. N, Suite 1, Mt. Forest, 2 to 3pm.

Carnegie Café: Black History in Wellington County. Special presentation by the Wellington Museum and Archives, 2 to 3pm at the Drayton Library Branch. The Black Canadian settlements of the Pierpoint Settlement near Fergus and the Queens Bush were comprised of hundreds of Black Canadian families, many escaped persecution and violence to build a new life.

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Thursday, Feb. 27 Euchre at St Mary RC Church, Mount Forest in the Murray Farwell Family Center at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm. $3 includes prizes and light lunch. « Here’s your chance to learn about world disaster relief from Chris Orme from World Renew followed by a homemade lunch. 45 Plussers, 11am to 1pm. First Baptist 116 Fergus N. Mount Forest. « Back Country ham supper, 5 to 7pm, Egremont Optimist Centre, 392137 Grey Road 109, Holstein. Adults: $18, children pricing and take out available.

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Wing Night at the Arthur Legion, 6 to 8pm. All You Can Eat, $15. No take out. « Dart Night every Friday night at the Mount Forest Legion Br 134. Register at 7:30pm. Teams picked and play at 8pm. $5 per player. Everyone welcome. More info, call Dan 519-323-6123. « Euchre at the Drayton Legion, 7:30pm. $5 admission. Light lunch. Everyone welcome. « Just for Women, Just for Fun workshop on April 25 which includes a day of workshops, food, raffles, fun and more. Held in Mount Forest, 9am to 4pm. Pre-register now, early bird savings until Feb. 21. Registration closes April 10. For information call 519-323-4273 or visit our Big Brothers Big Sisters website. « Join us to explore the world of crafting with Creativebug, an online resource offering video tutorials, a pattern library, boards, and even live streamed classes. You’re more creative than you think! After the demonstration, we will craft something together. 2 to 3pm at the Drayton library branch. « Trivia Night at the Palmerston Legion. Registration at 7:30pm, trivia from 8 to 10pm. Teams of 2 to 6 people, $10/person entry fee. 4 round of trivia.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids’ Sake at the Mount Forest Bowling Centre, 350 Foster St. Feb. 23 Mount Forest, March 1 - Minto/Mapleton. Get a team together, collect sponsors, bowl one game and have a chance to win donated prizes. Theme: Crazy Hair/Crazy Hat Day. Call 519323-4273 for more info or to book your day/time. « Jamboree at Palmerston Legion, 1pm. Roast beef dinner available at 5pm. Take outs welcome by calling 519-343-3749.

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Saturday, Feb. 29 Deadline to sign up for the Annual Mini Golf and Steak Dinner on March 15 at the Harriston Legion Branch 296, 1pm start. $20 per person, children 12 and under: $14. Steak or chicken dinner only $20. Prepay by March 6. For more information contact the Legion at 519-338-2843. « Karaoke at the Arthur Legion, 8pm.

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Township lends support to bill to protect farmers and food supply MIKE ROBINSON REPORTER

New LCBO - Mapleton council approved a zoning change on Feb. 11 for a new LCBO outlet in an existing convenience store at 38 McGivern St. in Moorefield. Photo by Patrick Raftis

Re-zoning approved for new Moorefield LCBO outlet JAIME MYSLIK REPORTER DRAYTON – Re-zoning for a new liquor store outlet in Moorefield has been approved. A public meeting was held on Feb. 11 to discuss a proposed zoning change for the convenience store at 38 McGivern Street in Moorefield. “The proposed purpose and effect is to rezone the subject lands to permit the sale of alcohol within the existing convenience store outlet through a partnership with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario,” said

Mayor Gregg Davidson. The convenience store owned by Terrance and BethAnne Rumph would become an LCBO outlet. “This application is to rezone the subject lands to a site specific commercial zone in order to permit the sale of alcohol,” said planner Jessica Rahim. “There are no proposed additions or alterations to the building and planning staff is of the opinion that it’s consistent with the existing commercial uses on the property so we have no concerns with the

application.” No one at the meeting objected to the LCBO outlet. “I think it’s a good thing that they’re going to be bringing this in because I’ve noticed in the past few years that ... opportunities ... have been growing in Moorefield,” said Moorefield resident Glenn Babin. “It’s nice to see our little town starting to grow a bit bigger. So I’m definitely not opposed to moving forward here.” The rezoning bylaw was passed during the regular council meeting.

Mapleton approves sole-source quotation for new trucks JAIME MYSLIK REPORTER DRAYTON – Mapleton council has approved a solesource quotation from Viking Cives for two new tandem axle plow dump trucks. The total price would be $278,590 each plus HST. “There [are] a number of benefits explained in the report as to benefits of sole sourcing,” director of public works Sam Mattina said at the Feb. 11 meeting. Some of the cited benefits include: - reducing the overall purchasing process by about six weeks; - procurement and delivery before the trucks are needed next season;

- good timing to sell the current trucks at auction; - purchasing from a local supplier resulting in easily accessible repair services and replacement parts; and - a long history of purchasing trucks with a Western Star chassis and Viking Cives equipment that allows for easy inhouse minor repairs because the assets are understood. Councillor Paul Douglas asked how Mattina knew the township was getting a fair deal if only one price was provided. “Historically we have purchased from Viking Cives in the past and we have received fair pricing and many usage years,” Mattina said. Additionally, he noted, the Region of Waterloo purchased two similar vehicles, with a few

more equipment aspects, for $50,000 more per truck than Mapleton is paying. “The Region of Waterloo has also purchased a number of vehicles from them in that price range,” Mattina said. Councillor Dennis Craven asked how much Mattina thought the township would get for the used trucks. Because the trucks will be going to market when they’re “highly desirable,” Mattina said they’re hoping to get $10,000 for each truck at auction. Currently tandem axle plow dump trucks are up for replacement on a 15-year cycle and the replacements are included in the 2020 budget.

KENILWORTH - Wellington North agrees with the Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA), which sought municipal support for Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act. On Feb. 10, councillors reviewed a letter from WFA president Janet Harrop. In her letter, Harrop stated, “The Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) represents the voice of agriculture of our over 1,400 members in the County of Wellington, and advocates on behalf of our farm family members. “Along with our commodity partners in Wellington County and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), WFA is committed to a sustainable and profitable future for farm families.” Harrop added, “Ontario farms have increasingly come under threat of unwanted trespassers and activists who are illegally entering property, barns and buildings, seizing private property and threatening the health and safety of the farm, employees, livestock and crops.” She added, “On Dec. 2, 2019, the province introduced Bill 156, which is intended to protect Ontario farm animals, farms, farmers and their families, and the safety of the food supply by addressing the ongoing threat of unwanted trespassing and from unauthorized interactions with farm animals. “The risks of these actions include exposing farm animals to stress and potential diseases, as well as the introducing contaminants into the food supply.” Harrop continued, “WFA appreciates the support from the provincial government for taking a strong stance to protect our farms and food safety, and introducing more significant consequences for illegal trespassing activities.” Further, Harrop stated, “WFA is calling on all municipal councils in the province to reassure their citizens that the safety of Ontario farm animals, farmers and farm families, and the safety of the entire food system matters.” Councillor Lisa Hern said she brought the issue forward for council discussion because it is an issue affecting rural communities. She noted there has been

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a lot of discussion recently about chambers of commerce and BIAs, “but agriculture here (and the WFA) is the largest chamber of commerce we have in Wellington North.” Hern said there have been numerous instances of unwarranted and unlawful entries onto farm properties. She stressed “this act is about protecting our food supplies and our families. “This is not a change to the Trespass to Property Act - this is separate and relates to biosecurity issues.” Hern said the bill had reached second reading and is expected to reach third reading shortly. She agreed there have been concerns raised by the groups who take part in farm protests about the increased level of fines. However, Hern said there should be no interaction between livestock and the protestors. ‘Just not safe’ She pointed to instances of protestors apparently giving water to animals - but there is no proof it is water in the bottle. “It’s just not safe,” said Hern. Councillor Sherry Burke offered her support, noting she understood the act not only applies to livestock, but to crops as well. “Food is important, and we need to protect the farmers’ livelihoods,” she said. Hern said the act does not restrict a person’s ability to protest, “But there is no need for someone to go onto someone’s farm.” She explained there is a 24-hour line available to call in an expert to determine the condition of livestock. “They are not sending in someone who just looks after dogs; they will, for example, send in someone who knows

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Time to stop cutting conservation funds It’s frustrating to watch as a provincial government that’s doing its best to do nothing at all about climate change continues to withdraw support from conservation authorities, which are charged (by the province no less) with leading local efforts to adapt to new environmental realities. Provincial funding for conservation authorities across Ontario was cut heavily under Mike Harris’ Conservative government in the mid-‘90s and was not substantially restored during the ensuing 15 years of Liberal rule. Since that time, authorities, particularly smaller operations like the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) have been busy “prioritizing” their responsibilities in an effort to focus on those involving public safety and protection of property. Earlier this month, the MVCA sent a letter to municipalities explaining the need for a $92,132 levy increase across the watershed, despite measures like holding the line on salaries and shifting watershed stewardship staff over to project funding in an effort to balance the budget. The levy increase includes $34,132 that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) eliminated from

MVCA’s Flood and Erosion Safety transfer payment in 2019. So far, authorities have received no indication from the MNRF as to whether they will or will not provide any funding for flood and erosion safety in 2020. The MVCA indicates the authority members have decided that it would be inappropriate to reduce the budget for flood and erosion safety “because there are so many municipalities in the watershed that have development and people living and working in areas that are at risk of flooding and or erosion.” The issue is particularly vital in areas like Minto and Mapleton, where massive damaging floods in Harriston and Drayton respectively are fresh in the minds of both residents and local municipal officials. The irony is, provincial officials should be well aware that it’s almost always cheaper, and always less traumatic, to adequately fund programs to prevent disasters than to cough up compensation dollars when they inevitably occur. Spending cuts are an easy thing to promise on a campaign trail, but a lot harder to deliver safely and respon-

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Community works together Dear Editor: On Jan. 5 our club held a community wing night event at the Moorefield Community Centre as a fundraiser and it was a huge success. It was a success because we have a special group of committed individuals who together volunteer many hours and work very hard to produce events that will continue to strengthen our community and ultimately support and serve the youth of our community. It was a success because we have a community of caring, proud and

generous people who all understand the importance of working together and supporting each other to retain our small town values and continue to strengthen our future. We have been asked by many Optimist members of other clubs what our “secret” is to having such a strong club in such a small community. We have shared with them our own versions of why our club is what it is and encourage them to put some of those ideas into practice. The one thing we also tell them can’t be replicated is living in Mapleton Township. Your decision to allow local service

clubs access to facilities at no charge is greatly appreciated and is just one more example of the forward thinking mentality and how the leaders of this municipality listens and responds. Our event was a success because we have councillors and a CAO in Mapleton Township who care and want to stand side by side with our service groups to ensure their success! Once again, thank you and we look forward to continue working together with you. Jeremy Culling, on behalf of the Moorefield Optimist Club

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72 years ago, Drayton Advocate, 1948 “Glenardie Beauty,” a valuable collie dog belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hardie, 10th Maryborough, had a close call on Monday night of this week. The dog broke through the crust of ice over water in a ditch beside the Hardie farm. When found, “Beauty” was frantically digging away and would have undoubtedly drowned had not help come when it did. Jack Hardie, Jr. lay on the crust and while his father held him by the ankles, was successful in extricating “Beauty” from her trap. This collie’s near death should serve as a timely warning to children venturing on thin ice, which often looks much stronger than it is. For the first time in many decades the tinkle of the cash register has temporarily stopped at the old familiar landmark, for years known as the Royal Hotel. On Tuesday of this week, Mr. Peter Dyck, proprietor, moved his equipment to the Springs Hotel, formerly the Magnesium Springs Inn, across the road. The heat has been turned off and the day for wrecking draws closer. Mr. Percy Trussler, proprietor of the Canadian Oil Co. garage here, says the company, which purchased the Royal from the O.B. Henry Estate, intend to tear down the hotel and build a modern service station as soon as building materials become available. This will certainly make a big change in the appearance of our main corner. 88 years ago, Harriston Review, 1932 It was with shock the people of this community learned of the death at the General Hospital, Guelph, on Feb. 22 of Miss M. Jewell Young, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Young, of Harriston. Taken to the hospital a few weeks ago for treatment, she at first seemed to improve slightly, but for a few days before her death her condition became serious ... As a child, Jewell was not very strong, but of late years had seemed to grow out of it and had enjoyed fairly good health until recently. She was of a very bright, kind and loving disposition and took her part in the young people’s church work, being a teacher in the Sunday School of the United Church. That funeral will be held from the church on Thursday afternoon. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Young and family in their time of mourning. 124 years ago, Arthur Enterprise, 1896 Mr. Joliu Robertson, the editor of the Harriston Tribune, is now able to be in the office a part of every day, but had to charter Dowling & Leighton’s furniture dray to cart him to and from the office. He is getting to be quite an expert upon crutches, but dare not tackle the icy sidewalks. 111 years ago, Arthur Enterprise, 1909 M.E. Stewart of Orangeville, better known as Dime Stewart, who was given judgement for $11,500 from Chief Justice Mulock and jury in November of 1908, for injuries sustained in the Caledon wreck in Sept. 1907, has been paid practically that amount by the C.P.R. The railway appeal against that judgement has been dropped. The flax mill at Alma has been purchased by the Canada Flax Fibre Co. Ltd, of Montreal. They are a strong milling firm and intend to push the Alma business for ail it will stand. Mr. McGowan Jr. will have charge of the mill in Alma and all farmers are assured courteous and just treatment. The growing of flax has been found a profitable industry in many other parts of Ontario and the Canada Flax Fibre Co. believe that such will be the case in this district.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto highlighted as Cultural Moment by township council KENILWORTH - Wellington North council’s Cultural Moment for February celebrated Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Kenilworth. The present-day Sacred Heart Church in Kenilworth was built to replace the original building in 1903. The cost was just under $10,000, with many parishioners contributing to the work. The rectory and a driving shed were built at the same time. Many improvements were added over the decades, initiated by the various priests. The interior decoration of the church was completed in 1952. In 1953, the year Pope Pius XII declared 1954 as a Marian Year, Sacred Heart’s priest, Father Beck, initiated the planting of 5,000 pine trees around the property. By 1960, Father Wubbels (called Father “Francis”) was inspired by the beauty of the impressive stand of trees. He encouraged the Holy Name Society men to build a shrine in the grove behind the church. He chose to honour Our

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She then noted Fisher, “who is well-known in Bruce, Grey and Perth counties, agreed to come to our community to share her personal story.” Weber then thanked the Mount Forest Legion, Get in Touch For Hutch, Reeves Construction and the Township of Wellington North for bringing the “inspirational speaker” to the community. Fisher is a hockey player, wife, mother and a firefighter who grew up in Kincardine. With support of her family and town behind her, Fisher quickly achieved successes in her hockey career. About 19 years ago, when provided with the opportunity to realize her dream of goaltending for Team Canada, Fisher was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder coupled with panic attacks, agoraphobia and depression, forcing her to leave the program in order to seek help and to learn how to live with what had become a crip-

pling disease. Fisher is now sharing her personal journey and joining the efforts to bring mental health issues to the forefront. Weber said Fisher hopes her story will offer promise to others dealing with mental health issues and provide another platform for discussions aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health. In addition to Fisher’s presentation, community agencies and support systems will be setting up booths and will be available to offer education and support. Grab bags, filled with information and the available supports, will be handed out to all guests. At the time of publication, the following support agencies had committed to being available: CMHA, Here24/7, HOPE, Here4Hope, Make it Wright, Get in Touch For Hutch, Wes For Youth, Family Health Network, Community

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Mental Health Awareness Night aims to de-stigmatize mental health issues MOUNT FOREST - Mental health advocate and former Team Canada hockey player Kendra Fisher will be guest speaker at a coming event here aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health issues. The free event is being held in the Mount Forest and District Sportsplex community hall on Feb. 24 at 6:30pm. The event will also highlight what resources are available locally. “After recently dealing with yet another tragedy in our community, a group of local, concerned people felt they needed to do something here in Mount Forest,” stated Angie Weber, one of the event organizers. “They wanted to do something to bring people together, to educate the community, to de-stigmatize mental health and to uncover the services that are available in our area. It takes a community ... because doing it alone is not possible.”

and Angie Bieman were third. Hidden number winners were Pat Mustard and Laverne Stinson. Most lone hands were recorded by Sue Debartolo and Earl Marquardt. The next euchre is March 2 at 7:30pm.

PALMERSTON - A Challenge Euchre was hosted by the Palmerston Legion Ladies Auxiliary on Feb. 3. Gord Northcott and Lloyd Newman placed first while Leonard Noble and Ron Noble came in second and Doris Hale

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Drayton native Victoria Rumph chasing Olympic softball dream PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER HALIFAX – Victoria Rumph has been representing her country on softball fields around the globe since 2013. As a member of Canada’s national women’s softball team, she has played at the Pan American Softball Championship, the World Cup of Softball, the Canadian Open, and the Japan Cup, as well as other international competitions. She’s collected some medals along the way, but this year she’s working for a shot at the biggest prize of all: Olympic gold. The Drayton native is among 20 athletes selected by Softball Canada to participate in the national team’s Olympic tryouts for 15 roster spots, which began earlier this month in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “The competition for a roster spot is a tough battle,” stated Rumph in an e-mail to the North Wellington Community News. “We just do whatever we can to bring our best to the field every day to compete. We know that all 20 of us are contributing to the bigger picture of winning a gold medal at the end of July. We’re here to make ourselves better and to make the team better so we can make some history. “At the end of the day, if I do the best that I can I hope the chips will fall in place for me.” Rumph, one of three catch-

ers on the tryout squad, says she’s prepared to play whatever role is asked of her. “I will do whatever the team needs from me so that we can stand on the top of the podium. A role I know I bring to the table is one of grittiness and a never-give-up attitude, no matter what is thrown my way,” she said. For the first time since 2008 softball is making a return to Olympic competition at the 2020 games which are set to take place from July 24 to Aug. 9 in Tokyo, Japan. At the games, Canada will compete against Australia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. While Canada has qualified to participate each time softball has been included, the country is still in search of its first Olympic medal. However, Rumph says she and her teammates aren’t feeling any additional pressure. “Pressure is totally dependent on your perception. Our team chooses to perceive the Olympics as a great opportunity for us to make history. We are lucky to have this chance and we will represent Canada in the best way we know how,” she stated. For the next month the Canadian team is training indoors in a soccer facility in Halifax. Team members are currently living at CFB Shearwater and working out with their strength coach who is based out of Halifax. After a break of about a week and a half in March,

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over 100 RBI. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Youngstown and also holds a Master’s degree in adult education. After completing her degree, she served as a volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater, then continued her coaching career at Muskigum for two seasons as an assistant coach before taking over as head coach at the College of Wooster in 2017. Her Ohio home base led to a unique opportunity for Rumph to get a head start on the Olympic training process. “It turns out that former 2004/2008 Olympian Lauren Bay Regula currently lives in Akron, Ohio. It’s some crazy coincidence that she is a pitcher from BC and I am a catcher from Ontario and we live close enough to train together,” said Rumph. “Since November, we have been practicing two or three times a week together and it has been an amazing experience. With her having gone to the Olympics before and me eagerly watching her as a teenager, it has been so cool to train with her and has definitely improved my skill level and mindset.” The lengthy Olympic training/tryout process means she had to pass the reigns of the Wooster program to assistant coaches, but she is still putting in plenty of work from afar, and communicating with coaches daily. However, “It is very different being away from another program that I love. Everyone involved from a work perspective has been so supportive of me with the opportunity I have been given. I obviously miss my athletes and staff, but I know they are going to accomplish great things this season as we are coming off the best year in school history in 2019.” Rumph credits support of family, including parents Brian and Tina, and her younger brother and sister, Brandon and Laura, with helping make her dreams come true on the field. “My dad has spent so many days, evenings, and weekends with me on the softball field and taking me to all kinds of sporting events,” she said.

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sticks in large, dead trees. #2 made of sticks; built on cliff, tree tops, rarely ground. Flight/underview: #1 broad black wings and belly, white head and tail. Flies with deep strokes and soars on flattened wings. 7-8’ wingspread. 75-100 mph. #2 Immature definitive white at base of primaries and tail. Flies in slight V form with feathers spread like fingers. Glides and soars flat-winged with occasional wing beats which is definitive. 6 -7’ wing span. Speeds of 120 mph. Habitat: #1 large lakes and rivers. #2 cliffs in open areas; woods and fields. Conservation: #1 recovering from DDT in fish. #2 persecuted but protected now. Diet minimizes pesticide damage. Resources: Birds of Ontario A. Bezener and Lorimer, Golden, Peterson field guides. Peterson pictures p. 166 very helpful. - Submitted by Susan Warren

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Family Day - Large crowds attended the family fun day sponsored by the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation on Feb. 17 in Mount Forest. The Family Day event featured games and activities, a toy raffle, appearances by Paw Patrol friends courtesy of Young’s Home Hardware, a chance to sit in a fire truck thanks to North Wellington Fire Service, skating with members of the Mount Forest Patriots, a screening of the movie Aladdin and a chili cook-off. Chili and kid-friendly lunches were available for purchase. FROM TOP: Judging the chili contest organized by Deb Hewson, standing, were, from left, Rob Mattice from The River radio, John Kleinsteuber from Louise Marshall Hospital, Ray Tout from the fire department, Terry Ellison from the hospital foundation and Leigh Best from The River; having fun on the bouncy toys were Emily Stortz, 5, and her little brother, Zachary, 18-months old from Mount Forest; Logan Corley, 4, of Mount Forest was busy colouring, while his sister Sadie, 2, took a break to have some popcorn; Logan Martin of Mount Forest, 6, was thrilled to meet Marshall from Paw Patrol; Charlotte Cunningham, 5, jumped at the chance to sit in the driver’s seat of the fire truck. She was joined by her little brother Henry, 4; admission to the fun day was $10 per family and profits from the event will help fund kids activities in the waiting room at Louise Marshall Hospital. Photos by Lynne Turner

Darren’s Day - Minto residents were treated to some Family Day Fun on Feb. 17 as the second annual Darren’s Day was held in Palmerston. FROM TOP: Minto firefighters put on a hearty breakfast; while the Palmerston Lions Club served lunch; outdoor games were a hit with famlies in attendance; from left Ava Higgins, Anna Heinmiller and Audrey Heinmiller try their hand a plunger toss; a euchre tournament was part of the fun. The day also included a snow pitch tournament. Proceeds from the day go to Crime Stoppers and local minor sports. Photos by Patrick Raftis

Tree tapping event at local sugar bush planned to kick off maple syrup season MINTO - R-Lil Golden Treats Maple Sweets is inviting the public to its First Tapping Day for the 2020 season. “We are beginning our seventh season in the sugar bush. Our 1,000 taps have become 1,300 as we have now tapped the last section of our bush,” states a press release from owners Ron and Lillian Grubb. The R-Lil sugar shack is in the middle of a 14-acre maple bush, located on Wellington Road 5, between Palmerston and Harriston. Sap is col-

lected via a pipeline system, put through a reverse osmosis machine and then boiled in a wood-fired arch evaporator which is equipped with automatic draw-off. “Collecting, boiling sap and making maple syrup in the spring has become our passion,” the Gubbs note. Maple syrup, maple butter, maple sugar candy, lollipops and popcorn will also be available to purchase at the R-LIL Sweet Treat store. “We will be accepting dona-

tions for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, so that they will be able to raise awareness, support, and funds for those suffering from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Any donation amount will be appreciated,” the release states The official tapping will be held at 11am on Feb. 21. Maple syrup samples and other treats will be available and attendees will have the opportunity to check out the sugar shack and sugar bush before the season begins.

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Busy weekend for 81’s 81’s in action - It was a busy weekend for the Minto 81’s as they played the third game in their first-round playoff series with Shelburne Muskies on Feb. 15, losing 3-2 in overtime. On Feb. 16 the 81’s won game four 4-2. The 81’s lead the best-of-seven WOAA Senior AA series 3-1 with the next game set for Feb. 22 at 8pm in Shelburne. TOP: Action from Sunday’s win. ABOVE: On Family Day, Feb. 17, the 81’s took to the ice for a shinny session with local youngsters during the Darren’s Day activities at the Palmerston arena. From left: front, Brendan Aitken, and the late Darren’ More’s sons and wife, Clayton More, Jasper More and Pam More; back, 81’s players Kyle Ellis, Denver Hill, Shayne Ross and Brad Craven, 81’s equipment manager and Pam More’s brother. Photos by Stacie Osborne-de Boer

Patriots head into series against Mitchell Hawks MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Patriots head into the PJHL semi-finals this week with a series of games scheduled against the Mitchell Hawks. The first was a home game on Feb. 19 in Mount Forest at 8:30pm. The next is in Mitchell on Feb. 22 at 7:15pm, followed

by a home game the next day on Feb. 23 at 7:30pm. On Feb. 25 at 9pm, the team is back in Mitchell. The Patriots then play another home game on Feb. 29 at 8pm with an away back in Mitchell on March 1 at 3:10pm. The final game is at home on March 4 at 8:30pm.

Drayton’s Rourke Martin headed to international hockey tournament JAIME MYSLIK REPORTER DRAYTON – A local hockey player is going to make his international debut in Las Vegas this spring. Rourke Martin, 17, of Drayton has made it onto Team Canada for the International Disabled Hockey World Cup, which will take place in Las Vegas from May 11 to 17. To try out Martin, a Grade 12 student at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston had to submit a three- to five-minute video demonstrating his shooting and passing skills. Martin currently plays left wing for the Kitchener Ice Pirates. “I’m really good at scoring goals and I’ve been playing forward for a long time,” he said. The program provides children and adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in a hockey program tailored to their specific needs. Martin has been on the team for five years, and before that he played minor hockey in Drayton for another five years. “In minor hockey we played off sides and icings and penalties and that jazz,” Martin said when comparing the two clubs. “And here we barely do off sides and that jazz.” When Martin learned that he had made it onto Team Canada he said he was “really happy and super pumped.” He’s most looking forward to the chance “to play against other countries and to win a gold medal.” Norwell teacher Tyler Holland had nothing but good things to say about Martin. “Rourke is a good team player because he is very positive, he always tries his absolute best, he’s outgoing, he’s confident, all that sort of makes it so he’s easy to play with and he’s easy to have play for you as well,” Holland said. “He’s just a great kid.”

And the community is behind him. Holland said that the students and staff are very excited for Martin. “I’m sure his hand hurt from giving out high fives because he was high-fiving everyone down the hallway,” Holland said, after the school announced that Martin made the team in mid-January. Mapleton council also showed its support. At the Feb. 11 meeting, Martin received a $250 athletic and cultural bursary from the municipality. The purpose of the bursary is “to encourage youth who reside in the Township of Mapleton to expand their life experiences through sport and to offset the cost of competing at the provincial, national and international level.” “We’re just all pretty proud of you,” councillor Dennis Craven said at the meeting. “Keep up the good work.” Councillor Michael Martin asked that Martin return to council after the tournament and share his experiences. Martin is not the only member of his family going to Las Vegas. His father, Tim Martin, will be coaching the team which will consist of players from across Ontario including Kitchener, Guelph, Durham, Mississauga, Toronto, Kawartha and Ottawa. “Tim is excited about the chance to coach this team and to get to experience this adventure with Rourke,” Martin’s mom Heather wrote in an email to the Advertiser. He was approached by Canadian National Special Hockey to coach Team Canada after spending years coaching with Drayton Minor Hockey. In order to raise the funds to get to Las Vegas Martin is fundraising through chocolate sales. A Gofundme page has also been set up to raise money for the hockey player at gf.me/ v/c/3566/rourke039s-teamcanada-dream. As of press time the page had raised $2,144

ROURKE MARTIN towards a $4,000 goal. The page explains that having a disability has never held Martin back. “He still has the dreams that other kids have and we have always encouraged him to try and never give up,” Heather said on the page. “Rourke joined the Kitchener Ice Pirates Senior team which is an inclusive hockey program about five years ago after playing in Drayton Minor hockey. “He grew here making

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FUNERAL, BURIAL AND CREMATION SERVICES ACT, 2002 NOTICE OF DECISION TAKE NOTICE that on February 11, 2020, Council of the Township of Mapleton approved the increase of a cemetery at Part Lot 12, Concession 5 (Peel) with a civic address of 7555 Fourth Line to permit the addition of 0.22 ha (0.54 acres). AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the applicant, Registrar or any person with an interest therein may, within 15 days after publication of this notice refer the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board for a hearing. Further information may be obtained from the Township of Mapleton Clerks’ Department at 519- 638-3313 Ext. 023 or 045. Dated at Township of Mapleton this 13th day of February 2020.

Dinner generates donations Dinner donatons - Dave and Jean Anderson recently distributed funds raised at their annual Andersons’ Community Christmas on Dec. 25. Jean reports “the hall was full” for the Dec. 25 event at the Clifford Community Centre. “Our volunteers were amazing,” she adds. Although the event is free to everyone who wants to share a communal meal, many donations are received. This year, $1,000 was distributed to the three food banks in the Town of Minto and $1,500 went to the Children’s Foundation for the breakfast programs at schools in Minto. “Thank you to everyone for the generous donations and ongoing support for this community event,” the Andersons stated. From left: Harriston Food Bank representative Dave Mallett, Palmerston Food Bank representative Barb Burrows, Dave Anderson, Clifford Food Bank representative Karen Dowler and Jean Anderson. Submitted photo

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA2020-03 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-80, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for:

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Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Part Lot 17, Concession 5 (Peel) and is Municipally known as 7329 Fourth Line. The subject property has an area of approximately 40 ha (98.8 ac). The location of the subject land is shown on the map below. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject lands to permit a liquid manure tank within the Natural Environment (NE) zone and provide relief from the Minimum Distance Separation 2 (MDS 2) setback requirements for the proposed liquid manure tank. The applicants are proposing to construct an addition to an existing dairy barn and a new liquid manure storage area on the subject land. The proposed liquid manure tank will be setback approximately 205 m (672 ft) from the closest neighbours dwelling and located partially within the NE Zone. The minimum distance separation required is 244 m (800 ft) and a manure tank is not a permitted use within the NE Zone. Additional relief may be considered at this meeting. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk at the address shown below. Power of the Tribunal to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, please contact or visit the Municipal Office at the address shown below. O. Reg. 470/09, s. 2: 179/16, s. 2 The application and any additional information is available to the public for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office during office hours. Dated at the Township of Mapleton This 12th day of February 2020. Barb Schellenberger, Clerk Township of Mapleton 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519.638.3313 Ext.023 Fax: 519.638.5113 bschellenberger@mapleton.ca

CAMBRIDGE - Applications are being accepted for grants for schoolyard and community environmental projects offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation Foundation. The two organizations are offering Community Conservation Grants in two categories. Community groups can receive up to $1,000 for conservation projects that are tangible and available for use or benefit of the entire community. Previous recipients have built a river access point, carried out habitat restoration and planted trees. Elementary schools in the Grand River watershed can

receive up to $750 to support greening projects such as schoolyard naturalization and tree/shrub plantings. The deadline for applications is Feb. 28. More details and application forms are available on the GRCF website at www.grcf.ca. Funding for these grants comes from two sources: - the GRCA’s Thiess Riverprize Endowment Fund, which was established with proceeds from the GRCA’s award won in 2000 for excellence in watershed management; and - the GRCF’s Grand Champions Endowment Fund, established through private donations to support local environmental work.

Pettapiece, Shreiner paired on TVO’s Political Blind Date PERTH-WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece says he used his appearance on an episode of TVO’s Political Blind Date to shine a spotlight on Ontario agriculture. “Ontario farmers, and especially those here in PerthWellington, are true professionals,” Pettapiece stated in a press release from his office. “That’s the message I wanted to convey to people across the province, and it’s why I jumped at the chance to appear on this program.” Entitled The Food We Eat, the episode aired on Feb. 11 on TVO. As part of the network’s continuing series Political Blind Date, it featured Pettapiece and Green Party Leader and Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner. Pettapiece, who also serves as parliamentary assistant to the Minster of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, felt the

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subject matter was well suited to the participants. “We often have different perspectives, but we both want the province to be successful,” Pettapiece observed. “I have always tried to work cooperatively with MPPs of other parties, and so it was good to get to know Mike a bit better.” The episode focused on how farmers are transforming their operations with technical innovations. They also discussed what role government should play in supporting large and small scale farms.

Pettapiece brought Schreiner for a tour of Listowelarea egg producer Tonya Haverkamp’s farm. They also toured Maplevue Dairy Farms, owned by Dave and Doug Johnston. “Farmers in PerthWellington are responsible people who treat their animals well. They are innovators, and they are already taking action on issues like climate change. I was pleased that Mike and TVO viewers could see this.” Political Blind Date’s third season premiered on Jan. 21. The first half of the season highlighted Toronto and area politicians. The second half of the season, beginning with Pettapiece’s episode, showcases politicians from elsewhere in the province. The episode involving Pettapiece and Schreiner can be viewed at: https://www.tvo. org/video/documentaries/ep4-the-food-we-eat.

January building fees in Mapleton beat township’s three-year average JAIME MYSLIK REPORTER DRAYTON – Fees collected by the Mapleton building department are above the three year average, according to a report to council on Feb. 11. In January, the building department issued 11 permits for a total value of about $2.3

million. The township collected $28,574 in fees, compared to a three-year average of $19,166 for January. However, the number of permits issued this January is below the January total for 2019 (22) when the total value was $3.3 million. But January 2020 still beat January 2019 in fees collected

by the township. In January 2019 only $23,624 was collected, compared to $28,573 this year. January’s numbers reflect strong permits, value and fees collected for agricultural buildings. In January, four permits were issued for agricultural buildings, valued at about $1.4 million, netting $14,535 in fees.

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should present a plan in accordance with the template used for the training. Deadline for submissions to the Hawks’ Nest is March 27. How to get involved The Hawks’ Nest is supported by many regional businesses through a sponsorship package. For more information on the Hawks’ Nest, to attend

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Maitland Valley Conservation Authority raising levy by $92,000 MVCA struggles to maintain services as province cuts funds for flood/erosion safety PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is planning a 2020 levy increase of less than $100,000 as the authority continues to pare services back to a basic core mandate. The authority’s draft budget was included in correspondence at the Feb. 4 Minto council meeting and received without comment. The authority is proposing a

total levy of $1,566,181 in 2020, up from $ 1,474,049 in 2019. Minto’s share of the proposed levy is $107,058, up $6,136 from $100,922 last year. Mapleton’s draft 2020 levy of $13,696 is an increase of $932 from $ 12,764 in 2019. The budget proposes a levy of $42,959 for Wellington North in 2020, up $2,393 from $40,566 last year. In order to balance the 2020 budget, a letter from MVCA chair and Minto deputy mayor Dave Turton points out the

Classifieds Obituary LUBBERS, Albert Albertus Johannes Lubbers of Palmerston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Rhonda (nee Maher) for 39 years. Loving and devoted father to his six children: David & Lisa Lubbers, Paul & Teresa Lubbers, Matthew & Emily Lubbers, Brooke & Scott Johnston, Blaine & Jason Radstake, and Breanne & Shayne Murray. Cherished grandfather to fifteen: Jasmine & Kyle, Johnathan & KadieLynn, Kassandra, Kameron, Jesse, Jaimie, Caleigh, Curtis, Landon, Charlotte, Nora, Emma, Abigail, Peyton and Bentley, and dear greatgrandfather to Dakota. Brother to

Joan and Ken Hamilton, and Helen and Rick Behling. Predeceased by his parents Gerhardus and Antje (Luesink) Lubbers, parents-in-law Gord and Mabel Maher, sister Gerda Peters, brother Henky Lubbers, and by his nephews, Sheldon and Sean. A private family funeral service was held at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston, on Wednesday, February 19th, Pastor Phil DesJardine officiated. The public Celebration of Albert’s life will be held at Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 1:00 until 4:00pm. Memorial donations to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated, and may made through the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston. On-line condolences at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com

changes that we have made to focus our work and budget on our core services,” Turton states in the letter. The letter explains the MVCA has been focussed on identifying efficiencies and eliminating non-core services for the last five years. The authority is now focussed on core services: - Flood and Erosion Safety: Helping member municipalities to reduce the potential for loss of life, property damage and social disruption in flood and erosion prone areas of the watershed; - Watershed Stewardship: Helping municipalities and landowners to develop soil and water conservation systems to keep soil and nutrients on the land and out of watercourses and Lake Huron; and - Conservation Areas: Ensuring that MVCA conservation areas set a high standard for conservation practices and are safe for the public to use. “As part of our review process the members have identified infrastructure and a conservation area that is not a part of our core services,” the letter indicates. “Members have also decided to decommission the Gorrie Dam which is located at Gorrie Conservation Area,” the letter states. “We have made these changes in order to try and sta-

authority has eliminated any salary increases for staff except for a cost of living increase. This is the second year in a row that MVCA has eliminated any grid movement for staff, the report notes.. “We have also shifted some of our watershed stewardship staff over to project funding in order to balance the 2020 budget. This approach is not sustainable in the long run, as project funding varies from year to year. MVCA considers watershed stewardship to be a core service due to the amount of agricultural land in the watershed. In order to balance the budget, the members have included a levy increase of $92,132,” Turon notes in the letter. The levy increase includes $34,132 that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry eliminated from MVCA’s Flood and Erosion Safety transfer payment in 2019. The apportionment of the levy is based upon each municipality’s assessment in the watershed. The assessment schedule is developed by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. “We recognize that our member municipalities also have fiscal challenges however we hope that you will consider the circumstances that we face and take into account the

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Sarah Smith to perform Basement Café concert HARRISTON The Basement Café Concert Series sponsored by the Minto Arts Council is set to present singersongwriter Sarah Smith, who recently released a new album, Unveiling, on March 6 at 8pm. Husband and wife duo Sam and Robin from Mount Forest are the opening act. “It promises to be another entertaining night,” arts council officials state. Unveiling, Smith’s fifth album, is unmistakably a pop/ rock album. The 15 tracks draw on her ‘90s rock influences and display her characteristic knack for writing hooks and sing-along melodies, notes a press release announcing the event. “Music is Sarah’s full-time passion,” the release states, noting she continues to tour prolifically, playing around 300 dates per year in Canada, the United States and Europe. Along the way, she has shared the stage with artists including Carole Pope, Sass Jordan, Biff Naked, Emm Gryner, Joel Plaskett, David Wilcox, 54-40 and many others. “Whether it’s just her and her acoustic guitar or her full band, she is simply a mesmerizing performer who has won many awards throughout her career,” the release states. Sam and Robin have been performing shows since 2018. They have been recognized for

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Basement Café - Singer-songwriter Sarah Smith will perform at the Minto Arts Council’s Basement Café on March 6. Smith is currently on tour to promote her fifth album, Unveiling. The Basement Café events are held on the lower floor of the Harriston Public Library. Photo by Lani Sanders their sweet, balance harmonies joined in rhythm, phrasing and tonal quality. They began playing Beatles songs that eventually led to covers of country, blues, folk and classic rock by celebrated artists. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door, Home

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Mount Forest BIA proposes $70,100 budget MIKE ROBINSON REPORTER KENILWORTH - Councillor Sherry Burke believes plans for the Mount Forest BIA are ambitious, but workable. On Feb. 10, she spoke to

Wellington North councillors about BIA plans as she highlighted recent meeting minutes. The revitalized group has now met twice. She noted the proposed budget for 2020 is a “bit ambitious” at $70,100, “but there is

a lot of momentum from the Mount Forest main street revitalization committee. “They have a lot of great ideas and I think the intent, once the budget is finalized, they will come to council in March to make a presentation.”

All rivers run to the ocean How do you respond when someone asks something of you? I was thinking about this and thought about different stories in the Bible where God is asking things of people. In church language we refer to this as God ‘Calling’ someone. There are many, many different stories of God calling to people in the bible, sometimes it is through angels, through other people, through dreams, through visions, through prayer, through God just talking to the individual, but through all of those different ways that people are called there are really four different responses to God’s call. To look at the different responses to when God calls on someone we are going to look at Moses, Samuel, Jonah and Andrew (or the first disciples being called by Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew). Moses is called to by God from the burning bush. His response was one of excuses. Moses didn’t question that it was God, but he did question God’s choice for himself to be the one called. He understood what God was calling him to do but he didn’t think that he could do it, so he kept putting up excuse after excuse as to why he couldn’t do what God was asking of him. Eventually he did understand that God was going to give him what he needed to do the job, and accepted that God was right in calling him. Samuel, didn’t know that it was God calling him. Granted he was a boy, but his priest of a mentor Eli also didn’t realize it was God calling. It took God calling him three times before

Samuel understood that it was God who was actually trying to communicate with Samuel. Once Samuel knew it was God he ended up following God’s call, but it did take him some time to figure out it was God who was doing the calling. Jonah knew it was God calling, he understood what God wanted, he thought he had the skills to do it, but he didn’t want to do it so ran in the opposite direction. The very basic analogy is that God asked Jonah to go this way … and he went that way. As with the other two he does eventually end up doing what God wanted, but unlike the other two still isn’t happy about it. Andrew is the opposite of Jonah. Andrew is called by Jesus and he leaves immediately. He leaves all his possessions, he leaves his nets in the water and follows. The next two disciples called by Jesus take it a step further and they even leave their father still in the boat. Those are the four most common responses, and I think almost every call in the bible fits into one of those reactions: Not thinking you are good enough or that what God is asking of you won’t work, not knowing it is God calling, outright refusing the call and immediately accepting the call. So where do you fit in your life when God has called to you? Have you been or are a Moses and know God is calling but put up excuse after excuse because you don’t think you have the tools to do what God is asking of you? Have you been a Samuel, and didn’t know that it was God calling to you? Have you been a Jonah and run in the opposite direction?

Have you been an Andrew and just said yes right away and left everything to start the new adventure that God had called you too? My guess is there aren’t that many Andrews, as it is very rare that we drop everything immediately and do something else. If reading this you are thinking, I’ve never been called by God then you are a Samuel as God talks to every one of us, but we don’t always know that it is God. Hopefully you haven’t been a Jonah too many times and run in the opposite direction, but if you have know that it is a valid and biblically supported response to a call by God as sometimes we just aren’t ready for what God is calling us to do. I would guess that you are like me, and that most of you have had a response or are in the middle of a response to God’s call by claiming you aren’t good enough, that you don’t have the tools and the gifts that you feel you need to achieve what God is asking you to do. Hopefully you also realized as Moses did that God will equip you for the job God is asking of you. God calls to each and every one of us to be the best that we can be, to serve God in our own particular way. We are all called, we are all called in different ways, to do different things. Don’t be afraid or feel bad if you feel you haven’t been an Andrew and said yes right away, because, one thing you will notice in all of these responses to the Call of God, is they may start different but all end up in the same place. All rivers run to the Ocean, and all responses lead to God.

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Milk bag mats - Reinhard Lange showed how to turn milk bags into sleeping mats at the Merry Makers senior’s meeting on Feb. 6 at Jamesway Manor in Clifford. From left: back, Doris Jaunzemis, Carol Reiner, Edie Henry, Velma Binkley, Carol Lange, Reinhard Lange, Helen Kreller, Christine Herman; front, Mary Mighton. Photo by Bonnie Whitehead

Merry Makers learn how milk bag mats are made BONNIE WHITEHEAD CORRESPONDENT CLIFFORD - President Carol Reiner welcomed nine members to the Merry Makers senior meeting on Feb. 6 at Jamesway Manor in Clifford. A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Gladys Zimmerman and Edie Henry’s nephew. Later, Happy Birthday was sung to Doris Jaunzemis. Reinhard and Carol Lange demonstrated how to turn milk bags into sleeping mats for people in third world countries. Reinhard took a bag, sliced off the handle, opened the bottom, and cut the bag into three pieces. He tied the three pieces together and showed how to weave the looped pieces through the loom starting in the middle. Reinhard constructs looms out of butternut or willow wood saved from his farm. The frame is marked, holes drilled, and finishing nails secured 32 along the top and bottom, and 89 along the sides. Once 395 strips have been woven, Reinhard uses a crochet hook

to finish the edges and pop the mat off the loom. Now it is ready to be shipped to Lutheran World Relief in Winnipeg. Carol Lange noted, “The mats will then be shipped where they are needed around the world. Years ago, many were shipped to Haiti and Africa.” The milk bags that surround the three bags of milk are antibacterial, don’t mould, dry easily, and won’t absorb moisture, making them ideal mat making material. Reinhard uses 132 milk bags for each of his mats. His loom is secured on a frame downstairs in his home where he can work on his hobby at his leisure. Many people save their milk bags and drop them off at the St. John’s Lutheran Church and Knox United Church in Clifford. Reinhard was given a bag full of milk bags and Mary Mighton offered to take them and cut them into strips making Reinhard’s weaving go that much quicker. Reinhard is willing to teach others how to create these mats and would even provide a weaving loom. If interested call

at 519-327-8803. The rest of the afternoon was spent talking about Valentines, sharing ideas on how to help others and enjoying Valentine treats. In 2008, a scrapbook was started to profile each member of the Merry Makers. Reiner would like to bring the book up-to-date, so each person received a form to get them thinking about what they would tell others of their life. Sean LeMay of Clifford Take Out brought pizza and caesar salad for lunch along with cherry cheesecake made by Reiner. Meetings are held the first Thursday of most months usually at 1:30pm at Jamesway Manor. However, the group does not meet in July or August, they go to the Belmore Maple Syrup Festival in April, and sing at the Fordwich Nursing Home in September. Each month, the host sets the program and often invites guest speakers. Currently, there are a dozen ladies in the group. The meetings are open to all seniors and membership is $3.

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point by Bauman regained the lead for Floradale on a play set up by Tim Martin. The second period opened with Javan Martin snapping a screened shot for the Floradale insurance goal, assisted by Ryan Weber. Drayton killed off a five-onthree Floradale power play to stay in the game, then scored a goal in the dying seconds of the period with a shot from the blue line by Aaron Keunan. A slapshot by Jessie Hoekstra from the left face off circle opened the third period

with the tying goal for Drayton. Brent Mulder assisted. Drayton went on to take the lead with a scramble at the net, and Dave Mulder snapping the rebound into the net, assisted also by Rob DeWeerd. Cam Mohle took a pass from Brandon Rumph and scored with a hard wrist shot minutes later. An empty net goal by Mohle completed his hat trick and cemented the victory. The win gives Drayton a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five A Division Nichol Championship.

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