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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Education at issue - Education workers were picketing in Palmerston on Feb. 21 as part of withdrawal of services at all publicly-funded schools in the province. The four major unions representing Ontario educators staged a one-day strike across the province. This is the first such joint strike since 1997, according to a union press release. All schools in Wellington County were closed on Feb. 21. All Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Board schools are also scheduled to be closed on Feb. 28 as education workers represented by OSSTF will be striking. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association has cancelled rotating strikes for the week of Feb. 24 to 28 as the union continues to negotiate with the province. No other strikes were announced by press time. Photos by Patrick Raftis
Mapleton taking deeper look at vacant commercial building taxes JAIME MYSLIK REPORTER DRAYTON – Mapleton staff has been directed to investigate alternative solutions to discourage specific commercial buildings from being vacant. The resolution was passed at the Feb. 11 council meeting in response to a notice of motion brought forward by councillor Marlene Ottens on Jan. 28. “The motivation behind
this is because we have a few commercial properties that have been empty for quite some time MARLENE and I know OTTENS we stopped giving a tax discount at some point, but it doesn’t seem to have encouraged them to rent it out,” Ottens said. “So I feel like maybe we
need to do it in the opposite direction and maybe if the taxes go up every year that they’re vacant then maybe that will make them a little bit more proactive in renting them out.” She added, “Because it’s a blight on our downtown to just have vacant properties, especially when you do hear through the grapevine, whether it’s true or not, that people have made inquiries and are turned down. “I don’t want these to SEE COUNCIL » 11
Wellington North council received $111,563 in 2019 compensation MIKE ROBINSON REPORTER KENILWORTH - Wellington North council was paid over $111,563 in remuneration and expenses last year. The report received by council on Feb. 24 indicates the amount is down from the $113,000 in 2018. Mayor Andy Lennox received $27,256 in annual pay plus $1,743 in benefits, $0 for conventions and seminars, $463 for telephone and inter-
net, and $720 in travel expenses, for a total of $30,183. Councillor Sherry Burke received $17,161 in salary, $1,031 in benefits, $1,189 for conventions and seminars, $1,164 for telephone and internet, and $720 in travel expenses, for a total of $21,266. Councillor Lisa Hern received $17,161 in salary, $1,031 in benefits, $0 for conventions and seminars, $991 for telephone and internet, and $720 in travel expenses, for a
total of $19,904. Councillor Steve McCabe received $17,161 in salary, $1,031 in benefits, $0 for conventions and seminars, $1,091 for telephone and internet, and $720 in travel expenses, for a total of 20,004. Councillor Dan Yake received $17,161 in salary, $1,031 in benefits, $0 for conventions and seminars, $1,290 for telephone and internet, and $720 in travel expenses, for a total of $20,204.
Arthur teen seeing success in acting career JAIME MYSLIK REPORTER CENTRE WELLINGTON – An Arthur teen is making a name for herself in the acting industry. Madison Brydges, 15, has already appeared in high profile films and TV shows, including Flatliners and Big Top Academy. This year, her latest project, Grand Army, will be released on Netflix. The teen began acting when she was just six years old. “At first my parents noticed how much I liked being in front of people, how much I liked doing all that stuff,” she said. “Plus because I was just so busy and I always wanted to do something different or something new, and then I tried acting and funny enough the first job I ever got was a Polly Pocket commercial and that was so much fun.” From there she landed a short film and a few other commercials. “I did many auditions because I actually loved the entire experience of being on camera, getting all my makeup done; I got so excited,” Brydges said. And then she got the role of Tessa on Flatliners. Released in 2017, the science fiction psychological horror film follows five medical students who attempt experiments that produce near-death experiences. She got to “meet all those amazing people like Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev,
Actress - Madison Brydges of Arthur has already had a successful acting career in her 15 years. Here she is with her horse Scarlett at Travis Hall Equestrian Centre in Centre Wellington. Photo by Jaime Myslik Michael Douglas (producer), all those people were really, really, influential at that point,” Brydges said. “So definitely that was a huge step up.” From there she landed a spot on Big Top Academy, a series about an extraordinary group of youth at a circus boarding school. The audition
process took about two years. After she first auditioned she was told there wasn’t enough budget to continue. Then, the show called back a couple months later and she completed more auditions, only to be brought to Toronto, where she learned some circus tricks and lines and then she
was told once again that the show wasn’t happening. A couple months later, Big Top Academy was back and Brydges was one of 30 people the producers chose to audition, from over 10,000 options. So, Brydges travelled to Montreal for a final audition where show officials chose the final eight actors. “They did the same thing,” Brydges said. “Made us all do circus tricks, taught us all these things, made us do scenes.” At this point the actors knew which parts they were auditioning for. “All of these kids, I am not even kidding, were literally so talented,” she said. “It was definitely really, really intimidating.” However, it looked like Brydges was the only person auditioning for April, the part she was eventually offered. There were over 800 girls who originally auditioned for the part. “So I kind of got excited a bit because I just saw my name, but I wasn’t sure because I saw all these people acting and I did so many scenes with them,” she said. “I’m like ‘these are really good actors.’” A couple of weeks later she learned she got the part. “I got really excited and then as soon as I knew it, we were packing up and moving to a small condo in Montreal,” she said. She moved with her mother while her father remained in Ontario to work. That meant Brydges spent her
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Grade 8 year away from her friends and classmates. “It did suck a little bit but every single day I’d talk to my friends, I’d Facetime them at lunch, or try to contact them,” she said. At that point the elementary school senior had to juggle school work on Google classroom, training, learning weekly performances and learning lines. The cast was taught by Cirque du Soleil artists. “So it was crazy but it was super fun at the same time,” Brydges said. “And very tiring.” Over 14 months, from August 2017 to October 2018, Big Top Academy filmed 52 episodes. “What a future that girl has,” said Leila Basen, one of the show’s creators and writers wrote on Facebook. “So multi-talented and such a big heart. “You start off with a sketch for a character and then you find the actor like Maddie and you begin to dream in colour.” Brydges said it was a big jump then from the circus and magical kid show to Grand Army. She went from playing an 11-year-old to playing a 14- to 15-year-old. “That was the first time I ever played my actual age,” she said. “I am just loving how I realize how different things can be and how much I’ve actually grown from doing Big Top Academy, working with all these amazing kids to going up to working SEE LOCAL YOUTH » 11
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Sunday, Mar. 1 Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids’ Sake at the Mount Forest Bowling Centre, 350 Foster St. for 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 519-323-4273 for more info or to book your time.
Monday, Mar. 2 Drayton blood donation event, 35 High Street, Drayton, 3:30 to 7:30pm. Donating blood is one of the most direct ways you can help someone. Visit our website to book your appointment. « Challenge euchre at 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion upstairs Hall, $5 per person, must bring partner. Light lunch provided. All welcome. « Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its monthly meeting on the first Monday of each month (if a holiday were to fall on Monday it will be the next day Tuesday) at 1:30pm, Strathcona Long Term Care. We are looking for new members.
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Saturday, Mar. 7 Arthur Hub breakfast fundraiser. Come enjoy a scrumptious meal, meet new friends and support youth programs in Arthur. Breakfast by donation. 140 Edward Street, Arthur, 8 to 11am. All are welcome! « The 18th annual Mount Forest Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, fundraising dinner at the Mount Forest & District Sports Complex. Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6:30pm. Something for everyone with raffles and auctions. For tickets call Matt: 519939-2144. « Harriston Masonic Lodge breakfast and bake sale, 7 to 10:30am, Harriston Lodge Hall. $8 per person, or payable at the door. « Palmerston Legion mini putt. Teams of 4 preferred, $25 per person (includes roast beef dinner). Must preregister, call 519343-3919 for information. « Drayton District Skating club’s annual skating carnival. Theme: The Greatest Showman on Ice. Two showtimes: 2:30pm and 6pm at the Drayton Arena. $8 Adult, $4 Student. « Drayton/Moorefield 2020 Softball Registration at 15 Parkside Street, Drayton from 9 to 11am. See our ad on the sports page this week for more information.
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Business seeks help from town with issues blocking expansion PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – The owners of a Palmerston business are seeking the town’s help with zoning issues blocking plans to move and expand the business within Minto. Mike Dobson of A and B Dobson Sales, which currently operates from multiple locations in Palmerston, told council the growing business, which sells trucks, trailers and containers, is running out of space and needs to expand. “Our business is at a junction. We either need to expand or downsize. The different parts to our business have all grown and we have ran out of space,” Dobson explained in a letter to council. “There is a lot of time wasted moving equipment and inventory to get at what we need, because it is at the wrong yard or behind something else.” At the Feb. 18 meeting, Dobson told council the business has identified a property east of Palmerston on Wellington Road 123 that
On the grow - Owners of a A and B Dobson Sales are seeking the town’s help with zoning issues blocking plans to move and expand the business within Minto. Photo by Patrick Raftis would be suitable for the proposed expansion. “I’m looking for support from council before I go into the zoning application process because I know the property is outside the urban boundary of Palmerston and (the proposed use) is outside the official plan of the county,” Dobson explained. “Basically our business options are expanding in Palmerston. I have a property that is available and have already talked to them about a
purchase - or moving the business away and finding a property that would suit, and if I do that my family’s going to move as well. I don’t’ really want to do that, but that may be an option. “Or downsizing … spending 40 years in business growing your business, it’s not always something you want to do to downsize.” Dobson notes the business currently employs about 20 people and he predicts that number will increase if the business is able to expand.
Dobson pointed out that if his family’s business is able to consolidate at the new location, its current properties will become available for other uses. “There will be residential property available (2.8 acres). I’ve actually got a developer that will buy it already,” said Dobson. “There’s commercial property, industrial property that’s ready to go. It’s serviceable. It’s ready. One’s got a shop on it.” Another advantage, Dobson
pointed out, is, “There will be less of our equipment moving up and down the road, because we go from yard to yard all day, every day.” In addition to providing the business with more room for trucks, trailers, containers and office space, as well as parking and room for future expansion, Dobson suggested the new location could also include a fenced yard where area residents could park trailers or boats, or truck operators who live in town could park trucks and “get them out of driveways.” Mayor George Bridge asked Wellington County manager of planning and environment Linda Redmond, who was in attendance at the Feb. 18 meeting, for her thoughts on the proposal. “Because he’s looking at lands that are outside of the urban boundary, that does limit him somewhat in his potential,” Redmond cautioned. “We talked about maybe instead of doing an official plan amendment maybe we could look at a site specific zoning exemption. There might be
some options available, but I really would have to look at the detail in exactly what he wants to do,” she explained. However, she added, “in terms of an official plan amendment, bringing it into the urban boundary, I’m not sure that that’s something that could happen anytime soon.” Redmond also noted, “There were some concerns with respect to compatibility with the adjacent residential development and how that could be mitigated potentially.” She said some of the uses proposed by Dobson have been added “since I last talked to him,” so further discussion would be needed. Bridge suggested Dobson meet with Redmond and Minto chief building official Terry Kuipers to refine the proposal. “My suggestion would be to get back in here and sit down with Linda and Terry,” said Bridge. “Going for the official plan (amendment) is going to take forever - it’s years. So I think if you try site specific and come back to council with a little bit more of it laid out, that would make sense.”
Council approves zoning change to allow semi-detached dwelling despite objections from neighbours of Lorne Street development PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – Town council has approved a zoning change, from low to medium density, on a Lorne Street property in Harriston, despite the objections of about two dozen neighbouring residents. The zoning change was requested by developer Robert Harris to allow the construction of a semi-detached dwelling on the .39-acre property. Town of Minto building department staff and county planners supported the proposal. “Planning staff have no concerns with the application to permit the semi-detached dwellings as it is consistent with the provincial policy statement, the growth plan and meets the criteria of the county official plan,” states a report from Wellington County planner Jessica Rahim. “The semi-detached dwelling provides a mix of density and housing types in the com-
munity.” Minto building assistant Michelle Brown stated at a Feb. 18 public meeting that while existing zoning prohibits multi-unit residential buildings on the property, such dwellings are consistent with the official plan for the neighbourhood. “The property is located in an area that is designated residential. Within that designation a variety of housing types is permitted, so this is in line with the policies of the OP,” said Brown. Speaking for a group of neighbouring residents, Naomi McCulloch told council, “We were concerned about his proposal. However some of our concerns have been answered tonight.” A letter of concern signed by 24 neighbouring residents stated, “Single family homes, most of them bungalows, and two-storey properties, dominate this section of our neighbourhood. We enjoy a comfortable, quiet environment to live, and for our children to grow
and play. “While we appreciate our town’s desire to increase the number of residents in neighbourhoods such as ours, disrupting our community by constructing an out-of-place, medium-density development is not the way to go about this. We strongly urge you to deny this application ... and leave the zoning designated for a single family home.” McCulloch also noted residents were upset notice for the public meeting only arrived in their mailboxes on Feb. 4 and a notice posted on the property was “a sign posted on white paper in a snowbank. “We only found out about it when we were out walking dogs,” she pointed out. “Local mail is no longer processed locally so I ask that a time consideration needs to be put into place.” McCulloch added, “I know the province’s direction is to provide mixed housing and infill. I’m also aware that there is a very large subdivision
being developed behind the Lorne Street West properties as well that is meeting that need.” She explained current residents of the area were required to meet height and aesthetic requirements in the design of their homes and asked that be taken into consideration in the design of the proposed semidetached residence. However, she noted she was pleased to see the design of the proposed building showing a brick facade and high roof line. Chief building official Terry Kuipers explained any such covenants were imposed on existing residences by a developer and not something the town controls. The possibility of an even larger development was another concern of the residents. “One of our main concerns is with this rezoning, the R2, it opens up the ability for the semi-detached home not to be constructed at this point in time, but rather the property could be resold,” said McCulloch.
“And then what? It is an extremely large lot which you can’t find very many of. Would we be looking at a multi-plex set to the back of the property with parking out front?” Speaking on behalf of the developer, Chris Langridge noted the plans are in place and the intention is to start construction right away. “A four-plex certainly does not fit into our neighbourhood,” McCulloch stressed. Mayor George Bridge said, “From the sounds of it, it’s not going to be a four-plex. It’s going to be a duplex and they’re going to going to start as soon as they can; a semi, I mean, not a duplex.” Another neighbouring resident, Christy Claus, expressed concern about the impact of the development on property values in the neighbourhood. “To put that semi-detached in is really not looking good for us,” said Claus. “I’m not sure it would help the resale of my home if I did decide to sell it … I think it
would just bring things down in our neighborhood and I’d rather see a single family home there, two storeys, just like the rest of us.” Councillor Geoff Gunson pointed out the proposed development would not be low-end housing. “It’s going to be two hardworking people with a couple of kids that can afford these places,” he said. Bridge pointed out studies show a family with an income of $84,000 could only afford to pay a maximum of $350,000 for a house. “I know our average house in Minto is supposed to be 240 ($240,000) but if you could find one for two-forty it would be really good,” said Bridge. “This is going to be high end because of the neighbourhood, but it might be something that someone is going to be able to afford.” Council passed a bylaw allowing the zoning change during the regular business session on Feb. 18.
Used street sweeper purchase approved by township council MIKE ROBINSON REPORTER KENILWORTH - Wellington North will be purchasing a used street sweeper at a cost of $260,000 plus applicable taxes Council approved the purchase following a report by Dale Clark, transportation services manager, on Feb. 10.
The report recommended council approve the purchase of a 2017 street sweeper from FST Canada Inc. O/A Joe Johnson Equipment. The report also recommended waiving the requirement for a competitive procurement process. The difference of $14,576 between the net purchase price
and the 2020 approved capital budget of $250,000 is to be funded from reserve funds. In his report, Clark stated the street sweeper is needed to replace an aged sweeper within the fleet. The sweeper is used in the spring to clean up sand and debris after the winter months and in the summer and fall
months for maintenance work on the streets. Clark added a street sweeper will ensure that the road operations service levels are maintained, while reducing the annual operating costs associated with aged equipment as well as money spent on a sweeping services contractor. He stated the sweeper being
purchased has roughly 22,000 kilometres on the truck chassis and 2,300 hours on the sweeper unit. The sweeper comes with a $5,000 parts credit, annual safety certificate inspection and has an estimated delivery date of April 1. The existing sweeper is a 1995 Pelican sweeper that will
be sold at auction with minimal financial return anticipated. Clark noted township staff have worked with Joe Johnson Equipment to evaluate the alternatives. He added the amount the township spent on sweeping services will no longer be necessary with the new sweeper unit.
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The never-ending campaign “My friends, the 2022 campaign starts today, starts now.” This was the message from Premier Doug Ford in his keynote address at the Ontario Progressive Conservative policy convention in Niagara Falls on Feb. 22. While the statement may seem fair enough given the gathering’s focus was party platform development for the 2022 election, it nonetheless highlights a disturbing trend in today’s politics: the never-ending campaign. If the campaign truly “starts today,” more than two years out from the next provincial election, then what of the business of governing? Will campaigning detract from that focus? Will it influence decision-making? Sadly, citizens may notice little difference. Partisan politicking is a fulltime job these days, especially among governing party members, who gallingly are able to campaign on the taxpayers’ dime for much of their mandate. Ontario MPPs returned to Toronto on Feb. 18 from a winter break that began on Dec. 12. That “break” was from a shorter-than-usual six week fall session of parliament that began late, as Ford’s government extended the summer break until late October in a move many believe was designed to allow an unpopular premier and his Progressive Conservatives to avoid the spotlight during last summer’s federal election campaign. To be clear, MPPs are not on holiday just because parliament is not in session. There is important work to be
done and meetings to be attended to in their ridings. However, there’s also plenty of time to cut ribbons, attend fairs and community events and partake in the kind of general glad-handing normally associated with elections. While people seem generally pleased to see their MPs and MPPs available for such routine ceremonial functions, you would think voters would occasionally like to hear their representatives have something more important to do. One of the great features of Canadian elections is that the actual campaigns are confined to short periods, a matter of weeks, ostensibly allowing for a focus on current issues – although of late the writ period seems too easily sidetracked into the personal flaws and historical misdeeds of the various candidates on offer. Our system of quickly ripping off the electoral bandage contrasts with the U.S., where their primary (party leadership) politicking begins two years out and the actual voting is strung out over months, followed by a monthslong general election campaign. Little wonder people lose interest to the point a man who more closely resembles a Bond villain than a dignitary was able to win the presidency. Ironically, the current U.S. president, has extended the campaign circuit circus even longer. Donald Trump filed his re-election papers on inauguration day and it’s debatable whether he has since spent more time mangling the nation’s business or holding campaign rallies and vacationing at his own
resorts. Down south, the campaign now literally never ends. The Ford government may indeed need to campaign long and hard given its propensity for “own goals” like the new “stealth” license plates which can’t be detected under certain lighting conditions. Interestingly, government officials were still defending the decision to introduce the new Tory blue plates even after conceding they would have to be recalled. “The entire caucus was consulted on this and all of us thought it would be an important thing to do to highlight the new government … a government of progress, growth and prosperity,” said government house leader Paul Calanda in a Feb. 24 statement to reporters at Queen’s Park. So even though the crying need for new license plates had generated few if any barroom rants or coffee shop discussions that we know of, every member of the Tory caucus thought, at some time prior to the April 2019 announcement of the planned change, “it would be an important thing to do to highlight the new government.” Hmmm? Perhaps the campaign actually began a long time ago. One hopeful sign that citizens, at least here in Ontario, aren’t pleased with being sucked into the perpetual campaign cycle appeared just days after Ford’s campaign kickoff announcement. Trending on Twitter on Feb. 25 was the hashtag #VoteFordOut2022.
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20 years ago, Wellington Advertiser, 2000 A 47-year-old Palmerston man was in hospital in stable condition after being struck by a bull when working in a cattle pen in Drayton on Feb. 9. OPP Constable Dale Gear said the 47-year-old was injured by a Holstein bull while working in a barn. He was struck from behind by the animal, and knocked to the ground before managing to escape the pen and call for help. He was taken to Palmerston Hospital, and later transferred to Stratford Hospital. His injuries included broken ribs, a collapsed lung and, possibly, internal injuries. The accident occurred at about 5pm. 69 years ago, Drayton Advocate, 1951 The Peel Township School Area Board met in Lynch’s Hall, Goldstone, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, for general business. Members present were Messrs. Harold Hall, Elmer Coffey, Amos B. Frey and Roy Israel. Also present were Inspector L.P. Menzies. Mr. George Stortz, representing Wellington County Film Council, Mr. Brown of Jack Hood School supplies, and Mr. L. Fletcher. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Secretary reported on communications received re: film projectors. This matter was laid over for further consideration. Mr. Brown reported on survey of supplies for 1951-52. 79 years ago, Palmerston Observer, 1941 The United Church Young People’s Union presented their three act play, The Night Owl in Drayton last Monday night, under the auspices of the Drayton Young People. They were well received and performed ably before a full house. This cast presented the same play here some time ago, turning in very fine performances. Local curling enthusiasts organized rinks and held a tournament, the winners receiving prizes donated by local merchants. There were ten rinks in the competition and the first four played off for first place. The rink skipped by George Brewer defeated George Graham’s rink and Dick Root’s rink won over the one skipped by J. Nairn, the two rinks competed for first and second places and Dick Root’s rink copped top honors and won flash lights, donated as prizes by George Brewer; Brewer’s rink placed second to win two pounds of butter apiece. The butter was donated by Clarence Hamilton and Arch. McGugan. The other two rinks have not played off as yet, but they expect to compete in the near future for third and fourth places, the prizes for which are, third, electric light bulbs donated by H.F. Wismer, and fourth, eight cans of vegetables, donated by F. C. Rothwell 112 years ago, Arthur Enterprise, 1908 The Enterprise regrets this week to chronicle the death of one of the oldest residents in Arthur Twp., Bridget Kelliher, beloved wife of Garrett Pierce. She was born in County Kerry, Ireland in the year 1834 coming to Canada with her parents, when she was 10 years old. After a voyage of some six weeks, they landed in Montreal and first resided in Hamilton and Guelph. In 1853, she married Garrett Pierce in the City of Guelph. They first settled in Egremont Township, coming to Arthur Township in 1871 where she continued to reside until death. Ten children survived, three boys and seven girls. The funeral took place on Feb. 25 at Sacred Heart Church at Kenilworth.
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Jasper More progressing well after treatment for rare disorder PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER PALMERSTON – A local youth is responding well after receiving experimental treatment for a rare disorder during a 15-week sojourn in Europe. Ten-year-old Jasper More, who was diagnosed with MPS in 2011, was just the seventh person to undergo a new gene therapy regimen, which involves a one-time cell infusion followed by weeks of monitoring and tests. Jasper, along with his mother Pam and siblings Daphne and Clayton, returned on Jan. 25 from Naples, Italy, where Jasper received the treatment as part of a clinical trial. MPS is a progressive condition that causes many tissues and organs to enlarge and become inflamed or scarred. Affecting about 1,000 people in the world and about 15 in Canada, MPS can also cause skeletal abnormalities. Pam said the experimental treatments went very well. “They went great. They went beyond what I’d even hoped they would. He’s responding really well to the treatment,” she told the Community News in a Feb. 17 interview. Jasper received a higher
The More family, from front, Jasper, Clayton, Daphne (left) and Pam recently returned from Italy, where Jasper received treatment for MPS. Community News file photo
Darren’s Day - Participating in a ceremonial face off for a Darren’s Day shinny session in Palmerston on Feb. 17 were, from left: Clayton More, Pam More and Jasper More. Photo by Stacie Osborne-de Boer dosage of the injections than previous patients, “so he is responding in line with that,” Pam said. While the news is good, Pam pointed out, “We have to return to Italy every six months for the next three years for them to
check and monitor.” However, future trips will be only four or five days long. “We don’t have to go for a prolonged stay again, thankfully,” said Pam. After the initial injection, the program consisted of
monitoring and testing, so the family was able to do some sightseeing. “He was in hospital for a week … and then after he was released we had to go back once week, and then beyond that, the time really was ours,”
Pam stated. “Of course the kids were doing schooling online so we had to fit that in.” Jasper’s sister Daphne was taking three online courses while overseas, and Jasper and Clayton’s teachers were sending projects and assignments to help them keep up, Pam explained. “We had time to do touristy things too,” said Pam. “We did lots of touristy things in Naples. We were able to visit Rome and Pisa … When I asked the kids what they wanted to do most in Italy they all said Pisa, and it turns out that was their favorite. It was
nice to be able to tack that on.” Less than a month after their return, the Minto community joined the More family at the second annual Darren’s Day. The Family Day event is named in honour of Pam’s husband, Darren, who was killed in a tragic 2018 automobile accident involving a drug-impaired driver. In 2016 Pam and Darren founded Journey for Jasper, a community run held each September, which has raised over $140,000 for research into MPS. At the Darren’s Day event, which raises funds for Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers and local minor sports, Pam thanked organizers and the community for their ongoing support. “This community really has been our family for so long, and more for the last year and a half for sure - and being able to celebrate Darren’s Day with so many of you, it just seems that Family Day means so much for our family,” she told the crowd. Despite the tragic reason for the gathering, Pam said, “I’m hopeful that we can turn it into a positive and learn something from the accident and, at least going forward, try and stop impaired driving.”
GRCA labels spring flood risk moderate to high in watershed CAMBRIDGE - The overall flood risk in the Grand River watershed this spring is moderate to high, with the highest potential risk for flooding along the Lake Erie shoreline due to current lake levels. Stephanie Shifflett, water resources engineer for the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), presented the forecast at the GRCA’s annual meeting of municipal flood coordinators on Feb. 19. The meeting is one of a series held each year, as the GRCA works closely with municipal officials to operate, test and improve the flood warning system. The GRCA has the responsibility of monitoring weather and river conditions and issuing flood warning messages to
municipal flood coordinators. When a flood message is issued, municipalities activate their local flood response programs by warning residents, closing roads, managing evacuations or taking other actions. Weather outlook and flood prognosis The authority notes the winter to-date has been relatively mild with January and February temperatures approximately one to three degrees above normal leaving most major local waterways open with limited ice cover. Precipitation since the beginning of the year has been well above average with January receiving about 200% of the normal precipitation for that time of year, much of it falling as rain and melting the
snowpack. Cooler temperatures and near-normal precipitation in February has helped rebuild much of the snowpack across the watershed. “Ground conditions remain saturated and frozen across northern portions of the watershed which will make it more reactive during rapid melt events,” explained Shifflett. “GRCA reservoirs are at their normal operating level for this time of year and conditions will be monitored closely as we head into spring. Residents who typically experience spring flooding should ensure they are prepared due to the elevated risk this year.” Environment Canada is predicting warmer than normal temperatures for the watershed over the next three months and
above normal precipitation. River, reservoir and Lake Erie conditions Watercourses are generally free of ice, with the exception of some reaches in the northern part of the watershed. Major reservoirs are at their normal levels for this time of year. The reservoirs were actively used to manage runoff during record rainfall flooding in January. The normal filling cycle of the reservoirs will start in the next few weeks. During the filling cycle, reservoirs are operated to capture water and reduce downstream flooding through
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Centennial - The Kin Club of Canada celebrated its 100th anniversary on Feb. 20. In honour of the milestone, the Kin and Kinette Clubs of Drayton held a flag raising on Feb. 22 at the Drayton Fire Hall. LEFT: Kinsmen of Drayton president Chad Bridge and Kinette Club of Drayton president Nicole Bridge rose the flag. ABOVE: Many members of the community came out to celebrate. Photos by Jaime Myslik
Drayton Kinsmen, Kinettes celebrate club’s 100th anniversary JAIME MYSLIK REPORTER DRAYTON – Mayor Gregg Davidson declared Feb. 22 Kin Canada Day in the Township of Mapleton. The Kinsmen and Kinettes of Drayton held a flag raising ceremony that day at the Drayton Fire Hall for the 100th anniversary of Kin Canada. The first Kinsmen Club
was first established on Feb. 20, 1920 in Hamilton. Now the service organization has clubs from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, BC. “In fact there’s over 7,000 members,” said Kinsmen Craig Frere. “It’s Canada’s largest allCanadian service club.” In Drayton, the Kinsmen and Kinettes have been involved in all sorts of community projects, from creating
the Kinsmen Park with ball diamonds and soccer fields to getting a splash pad for ABC Park. “Our mission is to serve the community’s greatest needs,” Frere said. Cash for classrooms The Kinsmen are also working on getting some shade shelters for Kinsmen Park and ABC Park. In honour of the 100th anniversary, the Drayton Kinsmen
put aside $10,000 so they could give $100 to school classrooms in Mapleton Township that come up with a fundraiser to better the community. While there is no restriction for how the money is used, it must be spent helping others in a community in Canada. While the original has passed, the Kinsmen are extending the deadline to the end of 2020 to get more classes
involved. Email draytonkinsmen@gmail.com for an application or to obtain more information. Perth-Wellington MP John Nater was out at the early morning flag raising offering his congratulations. “I think it’s a remarkable accomplishment and testament to 100 years’ worth of volunteers in communities and with clubs all across Canada
and a special thank you to the Drayton Club,” Nater said. “Congratulations on Founder’s Day, on 100 years and on Kindness Day as well. It’s so important that we have these great community services in our community.” After the flag raising, Kin Club members headed out to complete random acts of kindness for the Mapleton community.
MVCA levy for Wellington North up by $2,393 for 2020 MIKE ROBINSON REPORTER KENILWORTH - Wellington North will see a Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) levy increase of $2,393 in 2020, for a total levy of $42,959. On Feb. 10, MVCA general manager Phil Beard and MVCA board chair David Turton appeared before council to
review the authority’s priorities and budget. Turton, who represents Wellington North, Minto and Mapleton on the board, said the MVCA has been reviewing its programs, properties and services for the past five years to identify priorities. “We did this because we have limited resources and we need to be strategic in how we use them,” Turton said, adding
the MVCA is working to do the important things well in order to deal with watershed challenges. Beard said the MVCA’s number one priority is flood erosion and safety, and helping member municipalities reduce the potential of property damage or loss of life in areas susceptible to flooding and erosion. Beard added global heating caused by the burning of fossil fuels is increasing the potential of flooding. In addition,
the conservation authority is dealing with the issue of bluff erosion along the Lake Huron shoreline. He added there is about half a billion dollars of development at risk because of flooding or erosion. Beard said the number one priority for 2020 is completing the modelling and developing options for the Harriston flooding mitigation study. “This work will be incorporated into Harriston’s water-
shed plan being undertaken by the Town of Minto.” Beard noted the last time he appeared before Wellington North the mayor had asked if water could be stored upstream of Harriston. Though that option was investigated, Beard said the MVCA would have to find an addition 525 acres of land (which was not flooded in 2017) to build berms and store water, at a cost of about $25 million.
“The only way we are going to solve this is in and around the Harriston area,” he said. Turton noted that with a 2020 budget of $3.7 million, in keeping with maintaining its core services, the MVCA operates with fewer staff than in 1990. In showing the proposed levies, he noted Wellington North’s portion represents only 16%. “We’re still trying to do more with less,” Turton said.
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KENILWORTH - The Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) general municipal levy will increase by 2.5% in 2020. For Wellington North, the levy is up 2.6%, bringing the township’s levy to $50,151. On Feb. 10, Sonja Radoja, manager of corporate services, and Lisa Stocco, manager of communications, presented the GRCA’s statistics, strategic plan, budget challenges and 2020 draft budget. “We know the prosperity of this watershed is related to the
health of the river,” said Stocco, who added the watershed faces three main challenges in the coming years. The first is population growth. Stocco said in 2016, the watershed’s population was just under one million people. That population is expected to jump to 1.4 million by 2041, and 1.8 million by 2066. She said most of that growth is anticipated in the urban centres, but even in rural areas, the population of some smaller urban areas is expected to double. “This growth will also occur in sensitive areas already experiencing water-related conflict
and limited ability to deal with additional pressures,” said Stocco. She added that with increasing population, there will be greater demands on agricultural resources. “One of the challenges will be to meet the needs of extensive agriculture coupled with other watershed demands. The Grand River watershed is one of the richest agricultural regions in Canada, with 70% being farmland.” Stocco said maintaining a clean water supply for the agricultural community remains vital to the prosperity of the watershed. “Finally, climate change
is an issue we are all facing. Warmer air and water temperatures, bigger storms and erratic weather patterns pose new challenges in managing floods and securing water supplies,” she explained. “With the pressures of increasing population, more frequent and extreme weather events, intensive agricultural use a holistic approach to managing the watershed is needed.” In 2019, the GRCA updated its strategic plan, she said, adding, “we work with local communities to reduce flood damage, share information and help to make the watershed more resilient.”
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ALMA – The 2020 Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale is on March 15 at the Alma Community Centre from 10am to 3pm. The event began in 1993 as the Elora Toy Show before moving to Alma in 2008, when the Optimist Club took over as hosts. The show features displays
of farm toy collections compiled by both children and adults. “It is a serious hobby … some collectors search for years to find that one special toy,” organizers note. The Alma Optimist Club sponsors the show as a fundraiser and proceeds will be used in the community to ben-
efit youth. Admission is $3 per person, with free admission for children 12 and under. The show opens to the public at 10am and will feature a lunch booth and french fries served by Alma Girl Guides as a fund raiser. For more information contact John and Helen Broadfoot at 519-843-1055.
Arthur seniors euchre and cribbage results ARTHUR – Seniors euchre results from Jan. 28 in Arthur: Yellow cards: first Margaret Hall and Eleanor Monaghan, tied; lone Hands Carolyn Curtis; low Jean Jackson (Fergus). White Cards: first Mike Wick, second Henry Curtis; lone Hands Cliff Ellsom and Stephen Truchan, tied; low
Albert Dolmer. Cribbage Cribbage, Feb. 14: first Eleanor Monaghan, secondDavid Walsh. Feb. 18 euchre Seniors euchre results from Feb. 18 in Arthur: Yellow cards: first Carolyn Curtis and Joyce Culp, tied, line hands Marie
Speiran, low Jean Jackson. White Cards: first Mike Wick, second Jim Goodfellow, lone hands Cliff Ellsom, low Henry Curtis and Bill Emburgh. Cribbage Results from Feb. 21: first Bill Dennis, second Eleanor Monaghan, third Paul Nielsen and fourth Loretta Leachman.
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Senior asks town to clear sidewalks PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO - A local senior would like to see the Town of Minto put more resources into clearing local sidewalks during the winter months. “I am very unhappy with this town after spending this winter trying to get exercise and fresh air while walking around a simple block with my dog. This past month I have had to stop walking altogether. Just getting to an arena to exercise is dangerous,” Palmerston resident Joan Burnett stated in a letter to council. Addressing council the Feb. 18 meeting Burnett asked how the decisions are made on which sidewalks get cleared. “My sidewalk … does not get shoveled, but across the street at the Legion, it does get shoveled,” said the Daly Street resident. “Who decides which sidewalks get plowed and why and which ones are not important enough to get plowed?” Burnett asked in her letter. “There are some senior people I know have been seriously injured with broken hips, shoulders and knocked uncon-
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Bowl for Kids Sake - The Mount Forest Community was represented by 148 bowlers supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kids Sake on Feb. 8. A total of $14,341 was raised, bringing the overall campaign total to $25,204 thus far. TOP: Les Dyce, Rosemary Dyce, Glenn Dyce, Tracy Dyce, Shawna Lougheed and Al Lougheed, calling themselves Arthur’s Finest, donned their craziest hats and bowled with the Mount Forest Community on Sunday as they were unable to bowl on the day designated for the Arthur Community. LEFT: Five-year-old Kenna McCorquodale and her four-year-old sister Layla were among the youngest bowlers taking part. They were bowling with their their mother Jenny, Debbie Hunter, Holly Hoffman and Mike Hoffman on a team entered by BMO, Mount Forest. RIGHT: Bonnie Kaye of Harriston was bowling with the Mount Forest Dana Dynamos. The Mount Forest Bowling Centre was decorated with balloons, painted faces and wearing hats, as this year’s theme of Bowl for Kids Sake was “crazy hats.” Photos by Lynne Turner
Application process opens for golf tournament proceeds MINTO - The 10th annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 6 at Pike Lake Golf Centre. The application process for groups seeking to receive funding from the event is now open and will close on April 6, organizers have announced. The committee is looking for applications from nonprofit organizations within the Town of Minto that fit into one of three categories: community betterment, service club or sports club.
Over the past nine years, the tournament has raised around $100,000 and has assisted 35 local community groups with financial expenses or events in the Minto community. Last year four organizations benefited from the proceeds: Harriston Preschool, Minto Mental Health, Minto United Soccer Club and U14 Palmerston Marlins/Minto Minor Ball. Funds from previous years have been used to beautify local downtowns, purchase
new sports equipment, fundraise for a refugee family and helped to fundraise for the Canada Packers Reunion 2018. “We look forward to supporting and assisting our local groups again this year,” organizers state. Contact information For more information about the tournament, or to obtain an application form to apply for the proceeds, call 519-3382511, visit www.town.minto. on.ca or email tawnya@town. minto.on.ca
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enough for plowing equipment to be used. “It’s just part of what we can do on a budget,” he said. While acknowledging that some seniors don’t have vehicles, the mayor pointed out “We do have indoor walking available in both Palmerston and Harriston. “Maybe we can work out something with some neighbours or whatever, or even with some groups to get people to those walking sessions,” Bridge added. While the amount spent on sidewalks might not seem like a lot, Bridge pointed out “Our budget’s only about $5.6 million. That’s all we have to do the whole town and everything we try to do.” “I’m not criticizing the town … the town has been well looked after,” said Burnett. Bridge said upper tier governments need to share more tax dollars with municipalities in order to allow them to provide better services. “We (municipalities) have nine per cent of the revenue and 60 per cent of the infrastructure … We’re limited on our property tax base as to how much we can do.”
scious from falling on frozen rutted walks not plowed and frozen snow bumps that have been plowed onto the black ice roads. The Town of Minto is the bottom line when it comes to these injuries,” she stated in the letter, adding, “Is it not more expedient to buy another sidewalk plow rather than have to pay for personal injuries?” Burnett asked that the town’s roads department “plan for an improved level of care” for local sidewalks. Mayor George Bridge noted that over the last five years the town has spent $732,000 on sidewalks through the operating budget. “So we’re trying to get there,” he said. “This council has been very supportive of sidewalks,” Bridge continued. “When we get extra money we try put it into sidewalks … It doesn’t seem like a lot but we do 2.3 kilometres of sidewalks a year, we anticipate about 2.5 kilometres again this year.” Bridge explained that while the town tries to put sidewalks on both sides of the street when upgrading, it is sometimes necessary to do only one side in order to make the path wide
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munity. Donations allow MYAC to offer a wide selection to anyone who attends the event. Shop at home The event is designed to address some of the biggest challenges for rural youth looking to find the perfect dress for the upcoming prom and grad season, by offering a lowcost way to access formal wear without needing to travel outside the community. The program offers up the chance for the community to empty out its closets and recycle the types of clothing that
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Mitchell Hawks lead Mount Forest Patriots 2-1 in semi-finals MOUNT FOREST - The Mitchell Hawks are leading the Mount Forest Patriots two games to one in Provincial Junior Hockey League semi finals action as of Feb. 23. Mount Forest opened the series at home on Feb. 19, with the Patriots earning a 5-2 victory. Mount Forest’s Hayden Coulter scored the only goal of the first period, assisted by Ryley Cribbin and Chet Philips. The teams traded goals in the second. Jack Birkett of the Patriots was first up on a short handed goal assisted by Philips and Riley Torrie. The Hawk’s Ethan Hill earned a power play goal assisted by Braeden Burdett. The Patriots followed with two more goals. The first was a short-handed effort by Michael Stefanelli assisted by Blair Jenkins and Derek Williams. Next was a goal by Cribbin assisted by Blair Butchart and Philips. The final goal of the period was by the Hawks’ Tanner Hertel on a power play assisted by Jake Finlayson, Jarett Bogdon.
Though, the Patriots had a 4-2 lead starting the third period, Ryley Cribbin cinched the game with an unassisted short-handed goal. Weekend action The Hawks defeated the Patriots in both weekend games with a 6-3 win on Feb. 22 followed by a 1-0 victory on Feb. 23 Saturday Mitchell got three goals in the first period on Feb. 22 - two of those goals on powerplays. The first goal, by Jake Finlayson was on a power play assisted by Tanner Hertel and Brett Denny. Next, Jarett Bogdon also scoring on a power play was assisted by Finlayson. The third Hawks’ goal of the first period was by Ryan Murray assisted by Braeden Burdett and Kyle Langlois. In the second period, the Patriots’ Ryley Cribbin scored, assisted by Chet Philips. Shortly thereafter, Mitchell regained its lead on a goal by Jarett Bogdon assisted by Hertel and Burdett. In the third, Mount Forest’s Michael Stefanelli scored, assisted by Blair Butchart and Birkett.
Mitchell followed with two more goals. The first was by Murray assisted by Carter Lewis. Next was a power play goal by Finlayson assisted by Burdett and Hertel. Mount Forest earned the final goal of the game with power play Birkett assisted by Cribbin and Butchart. The goal brought the game to a close with a 6 to 3 win for the Hawks. Sunday It was a tight game on Feb. 23 as the Hawks kept the Patriots off the scoreboard on the team’s home ice in Mount Forest. The game remained scoreless until late in the third when Mitchell’s Ethan Hill assisted by Jarett Bogdon scored the game’s only goal giving the Hawks a 1-0 win. Coming up On Feb. 25 at 9pm, the team was back in Mitchell. The Patriots are scheduled for another home game on Feb. 29 at 8pm. If necessary the Patriots will be back in Mitchell on March 1 at 3:10pm. The final game if needed is scheduled in Mount Forest on March 4 at 8:30pm.
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Series win - Minto 81’s players celebrate a double-overtime winner by Brady Anderson in game six of their WOAA Senior AA quarter-final series against the Shelburne Muskies in Palmerston on Feb. 23. Photo by Stacie Osborne-DeBoer
Anderson nets double-OT winner to propel 81’s into semi-final series STACIE OSBORNE-DEBOER CORRESPONDENT PALMERSTON – This past weekend the Minto 81’s continued their WOAA Senior AA quarter-finals series against the Shelburne Muskies. With a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, Minto was looking to seal the deal and move on to the next round. And on Sunday night in dramatic fashion, they did just that. The Trains travelled to Shelburne on Feb. 22 for game five of the series. The first period started off with a bang with three goals by the 81’s – two from Francois Cote and the other by Wade Pfeffer. The Muskies responded, scoring a handful of goals in
the first period to make it a 5-3 game after 20 minutes. The second period saw no scoring from either team. The third period was much like the second. In an attempt to tie the score, Minto pulled their goalie but that only led to an empty net goal for the Muskies. Shelburne won the game by a final score of 6-3, sending the series back to Palmerston for game six on Sunday night. With the loss the night before, Minto was looking to get back on track and get the series win against the Muskies. The first and second periods started off slow with Shelburne scoring a goal in the first and Minto finding the twine in the second, leaving the score 1-1 going into the third.
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In the third, Minto’s Jordan Delaurier found the back of the Muskies’ net to give the 81’s a 2-1 lead. With just over two minutes left, Shelburne scored on the power play to tie the game. Neither team would score in the final minutes, sending the game to overtime. With multiple shots on the Muskies net, including a couple off the post, 20 minutes had passed and neither team was able to score, sending the game to double overtime. Only three more minutes were needed to decide a winner, as Minto’s Brady Anderson scored to win the game and the series for the 81’s. Semi-final scenarios The 81’s won the best-ofseven series 4-2 and now wait to find out who they will face in the semi-finals. Minto will either face the Ripley Wolves or Tillsonburg Thunder in the next round, depending on the results of the remaining two quarter-final series. Ripley and the Durham Thundercats are going to game on Tuesday night. A Ripley win would see the Wolves take on the 81’s, while a Durham win would see the Trains face the Thunder. The Clinton Radars have also advanced to the semis, defeating Seaforth in six games. A Durham win on Tuesday night would see the Radars play the Thundercats in the next round, and a Ripley win would see them face the Thunder. To learn the schedule and opponent of Minto’s next series, visit their social media pages: Facebook - Facebook. com/Minto81s or Twitter @81shockey.
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Senior champs - The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Reds Senior girls volleyball team won the District 4 championship on Feb. 13. Norwell topped Westside in the finals in five sets, winning the fifth set 15-12. From left: front, Raegan Cressman, Mia McCracken, Ally Stanley, Maddy Klaassen and Kari Kabbes; back, coach Jeff Shortt, Karlyn Kuepfer, Jaclyn Ellison, Jadenne Hesselink, Hannah Simpson, Leah LeCourtois, Georgia Ellison and assistant coach Dave LeCourtois. The team was set to compete at the CWOSSA finals at Norwell Feb. 26 to 28. Submitted photo
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HARRISTON Buster Leyland and Joe Riff placed first at the Harristion Legion euchre on Feb. 12. Jim Goodfellow and Betty Goodfellow came in second and Randy Hall and Sue Debartolo placed third. Mystery score winners were Al Colwell and Ken Reuber; ladies lone hand winner was Cathy Cybulskie and men’s winner was Laverne Stinson. Doug Anderson and Dorlene Anderson won the consolation prize. Jim Goodfellow was the 50/50 draw winner.
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A NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING and NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Town of Minto will hold a public meeting to present and receive public input regarding proposed amendments to the County of Wellington Official Plan on: A Public Meeting will be held by Council of the Town of Minto March 17th, 2020 Town of Minto Municipal Offices Council Chambers 5941 Highway 89 7:00 p.m. Location of the Subject Land The lands subject to the proposed amendment are located in the northwest part of the Town of Minto within the urban centre of Clifford. The amendment includes various parcels located in the north end of Clifford that comprise approximately 115 acres. The triangular shaped planning area is bounded by the Town Wastewater Lagoons, West Heritage Street (County Road 1) and James/Queen Street at the edge of the built up area. The subject lands border the Town of Minto’s municipal boundary with Howick Township along West Heritage Street.
Junior champs - The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Reds Junior girls volleyball team won the District 4 championship on Feb. 13. Norwell played Wellington Heights in the finals, winning 3-1. The team was set to compete at the CWOSSA finals at Norwell Feb. 26 to 28. From left: front, Grace Chevalier, Meg Morgan, Reece Miller, Emma Gillespie, Amy Kabbes and Eliana Marshall; back, assistant coach Dave LeCourtois, Gracie Bell, Ella Black, Jessa Huberts, Emme Kuper, Mackenzie Vander Meer, Olivia Bloemberg and coach Lindsay Clements. Submitted photo
The Purpose and Effect of the Applications The proposed Official Plan Amendment will redesignate the subject lands from Highway Commercial to Residential, from Highway Commercial to Industrial and will introduce two new special policy areas to encourage the efficient use of infrastructure and to introduce design policies for the lands designated Highway Commercial. The amendment affects Schedule A5-1 (Clifford). There are also proposed textual changes to the policies of the Official Plan.
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Cory Trainor found dead in police vehicle MIKE WILSON MIDWESTERN NEWSPAPERS WEST GREY – The West Grey Police Service is mourning the loss of one of their own. Constable Cory Trainor, 28, was the force’s media relations and corporate communications officer. Police say he was found dead in a police vehicle parked near Mount Forest, at Grey Road 109 and Southgate Road 6, the morning of Feb. 18. A coroner’s examination has revealed that Trainor died of a “self-inflicted injury.” The Owen Sound Police Service handled the investigation. Dave Bishop, an inspector with the Owen Sound Police Service, called Trainor’s death “an officer death under some tragic circumstances.” Owen Sound Police say Trainor’s death was “not criminal in nature,” is not considered suspicious and that they are not looking for any suspects. The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario will determine the official cause of death. Trainor, who served with West Grey Police for five years,
CORY TRAINOR issued statements on cases each week to media and often spoke on behalf of the West Grey Police Service, both locally and nationally. Last summer, Trainor spoke to CBC about West Grey Police’s Road to Mental Readiness training, and in December he was the recipient of a St. John Ambulance Life Saving Award for saving the life of his neighbour, Borys Lenko, by performing CPR after Lenko had a heart attack in June 2019 in Shelburne. “We extend our deepest
condolences to the officer’s loved ones and colleagues,” read a Feb. 18 statement from West Grey Police Service. “This tragic loss of our colleague and friend is being felt throughout our close-knit community and will inevitably continue to be felt for a long time to come. “The loss of one member affects us all.” West Grey Police, in a Facebook post on Feb. 20, described Trainor as a young, energetic, well-known officer in the community who was proud of his ongoing involvement and leadership in the organization of local fundraisers. West Grey Mayor Christine Robinson said on Feb. 19 that the community is mourning Trainor’s loss. “It is with great sadness that we hear of the loss of one of our West Grey Police Service officers,” said Robinson, chair of the West Grey Police Service Board. “On behalf of the municipality and the board, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the officer’s family and continue to offer support to the West Grey Police Service during this difficult time.”
Power of Tribunal to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Wellington County Council in respect of the Official Plan amendment 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 County of Wellington before the amendment is adopted, 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 County of Wellington before the Official Plan amendment is adopted, 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 adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment Additional Information For moreto information about this matter, about appeal rights,make please contact or (OP-2018-02) or of the refusal of a request amend the offiincluding cial information plan, you must visit the Municipal Office at the address shown below. O. Reg. 470/09, s. 2: 179/16, s. 2 a written request to the Director, Planning and Development Department, County of The application and any additional information is available to the public for inspection at the Town of MintoOntario Municipal OfficeN1H during office hours. Wellington, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph, 3T9. Dated this ___ day of February, 2020
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Successful showing - The Arthur Agricultural Society had a successful showing at the OAAS (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies) convention on Feb. 13 to 15 in Toronto. The annual conference draws hundreds of people and is a place to network, educate and a resource for information. It is also an opportunity to showcase the many fall fairs in Ontario. Arthur placed very well in the photography section (four firsts, three fifths and one fourth). The society offered thanks to Diana MacDonald for submitting her photographs. Local quilter Sarah Francis Durynek of Conn also represented Arthur with her quilt. Her hand-quilted piece placed first at the District 7 meeting. Arthur Agricultural Society director Evelyne Near donated a quilt that was auctioned off with the proceeds going back to OAAS. Society official state the organization is very proud of all the people who took the time to attend the conference and represented Arthur so well. Visit www.arthurfallfair.com for more info. From left: Lisa Stroszka, Evelyne Near, Teunie Laros and Janice Walsh. Absent for the photo but in attendance were Debbie Atkinson and Arthur fair ambassador Alana Wagg. Submitted photo
Local youth making mark on screen » FROM PAGE 1 with all these amazing adults. “So definitely that’s what I’ve really realized and changed.” Now Brydges is in high school at Eastwood Collegiate Institute in Kitchener, which is a performing arts school. “They’re really supportive of us when we have other work and they want us to do other work. That’s the reason we’re going to that school to get that diploma for our work that we want to do in the future for our career,” Brydges said. When on set, she continues to keep up with her school work through Google classroom. However, life is not just about acting for Brydges. She is
also a competitive dancer and has released a music video. “I just do voice lessons from here and there and then a couple like auditions that have any voice things it gives me one little level up so I can say, ‘Oh yeah, I do also sing,’” she said. She also owns a mare named Scarlett at Travis Hall Equestrian Centre in Centre Wellington. While she hasn’t been riding much lately, she’s hoping to get back into it this summer. Right now, Brydges is in the thick of pilot season auditions. “I look at all the shows that are looking for their cast and everything, so those are the big times to really buckle down and I’m probably going to have,
at best, three auditions a week,” she said. “I’m very excited for pilot season but I feel like there’s always those little nerves because you’re realizing there are so many casting directors that are going to see me. So I really want to make a good impression, but I also want to have a good time and do my best.” As important as it is to get the job, Brydges acknowledges that it’s also important to make a good impression so casting directors will remember her.
Words and their worth It is fascinating to me how we have phrases in our English language that give value to the things we say, yet we often give little attention to what we are saying and the impact it will have. Consider the phrase “a penny for your thoughts”. My guess is that if someone used it today, they would actually believe it. We think the opinions of others is not worth more than a penny. Then there is the phrase “Can I give you my two cents?” We really don’t believe that one either. In fact we hold our opinions so high that the phrase should be, “can I give you my thousand dollars worth opinion?” Those are just two examples. But here is the point: whether we think about what we say or not, our words have value. They have the potential to destroy people, but they also have the potential to change a person’s life for the better. On the cheap side of things, we have those words that cut people down. Over a century ago at live performances of acting or music there used to be a section of cheap seats. This section eventually gained the name “the peanut gallery.” This section was notorious for having the rowdiest of people. It was the section that became known for how they
existing commercial buildings, an empty storefront for example,” Ottens said. A motion to have staff investigate alternative solutions was passed unanimously by council.
“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” I have since learned that this great proverbial phrase comes from Thumper who stars in the classic Disney movie Bambi - some pretty profound words for a little rabbit. I personally think the best option is to try and take the high road. We can do that by saying something positive. Offering an encouraging word is always a good option. Again, the book of Proverbs backs this up. “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.” (Proverbs 12:25) You can pay a coach to tell you how to get better in a sport. You can pay a counselor to help you navigate a difficult situation. In each case, the words they offer are of value. But when someone comes along and says “great job”, well that is just hard to put a value on. When someone voluntarily offers an encouraging word, that can motivate like nothing else. Mark Twain once said “I can go for two months on one good compliment.” How true. There is a phrase that I am hoping to hear at some point. It is the phrase that Jesus will make to those who have put their trust in Him. It is those precious words “well done”. Now those words are priceless.
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would heckle the performers. Today you can sometimes hear people say “no comments from the peanut gallery” - this being a genuine reference to people who are inclined to be critical and make stupid comments. We are told in the Bible that it is the fool that behaves this way. Proverbs 15:1-2 says “A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.” The point is pretty clear. Harsh words can do a lot of damage. It also makes the point that foolish people say stupid things. One of the great alternatives to making cheap jabs at other people is to simply say nothing at all. There is the phrase “speech is silver, but silence is golden.” Sometimes we say things that do have value, but sometimes saying nothing at all can be even more valuable. The book of Proverbs makes this very point. It suggests that a fool, if he manages to keep his mouth shut, could actually be considered wise. “Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.” (Proverbs 17:28 ) Saying nothing at all saves us from saying something we might regret. I remember as a kid being told
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Ice artist - Minto native Don Wilkin is head ice tech for the Palmerston, Listowel and Wingham curling clubs. It’s a role that he evolved into through 40 years of involvement in the sport. Photo by Dan McNee has to look reasonably attractive. The general rule of thumb is 1,000 gallons of water used per sheet. “It has to look good,” said Wilkin. “I hate the look of paint that has run or air bubbles under the houses.” Another light flood is performed to level it again after the paint is sealed. Then all the markings go down – lines and houses. The hacks (foothold starting blocks) are placed, and then yet more flooding is performed to complete the levelling process. This is when the sheet looks its cleanest the entire season – closer resembling a mirror than curling ice. “He always said it never looks better than it does right after that last flood,” said Wilkin of Fotheringham, who was fond of saying so during tutelage of his protégé. ‘Pebbling’ is the process that allows curling rocks to move properly. A fine spray over the top flood creates the desired effect. Ice makers employ a variety of different water temperatures and droplet sizes depending on a number of factors, including ambient temperature, water purity and abilities of the ice plant. “You’re trying to replicate what freezing rain is like,” said Wilkin. “Years ago, some Scotsman decided that the best day for curling is after freezing rain on the loch. So away they’d go. There’s been various shapes and sizes and styles of pebble heads created over the years. “The interaction between the running surface of the rock and the top of the pebble is what makes rocks do what they’re doing.” On this particular day, Wilkin is using a reverse osmosis water temperature of about 120 degrees Fahrenheit coupled with a fairly fine droplet size for his pebbling run at Listowel. When his water concoction is at the desired temperature he shoulders on a tank and sprayer and begins a brisk backwards walk up and down each of Listowel’s four sheets. Each trip is timed to ensure the pebble distribution is as close to the others as possible, so every sheet runs the same. Wilkin explained that if a rock was thrown on an unpebbled sheet of ice, it would likely
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stop before reaching the halfway mark. The rocks are used to determine if a sheet is level. “The rocks talk to you,” he said. “If they’re not doing what they’re supposed to, you can tell if the sheet is level or not. The rocks should move in the direction of the rotation. If they don’t, then the sheet’s not level. Especially if they go against the rotation.” Wilkin completes the whole process by using another bladed device to nip the top off every pebble before play can begin, otherwise curlers would have to throw a series of rocks to knock down those pebbles. Every pebble must be scraped clean following a standard night’s league play. And then the process begins again. “You can do the exact same thing two different days and get two completely different results,” said Wilkin. “So, I do my experiments more than once.” While accidents do happen on the ice one thing in particular really gets Wilkin’s goat when it comes to curling taboos. “My No. 1 pet peeve is people that leave their hands or knees on the ice and watch their rock go all the way down,” he said, adding that it only takes 2 to 3 seconds for a curler’s body heat to create potentially play-altering indentations in the ice. “Anybody who reads this article will probably laugh and say, ‘I knew he was going to say that’. The knee prints and the hand prints bother me. It’s not too much to ask. It affects the play of the other seven players on that sheet.” When asked what was the best compliment he ever received for his efforts in ice making, Wilkin recalled a playdown event in Palmerston from a few years ago. A visiting team had lost two straight games and were eliminated from further play. “On their way out they said, ‘thanks for the ice, that was great’,” said Wilkin. “I said, but you lost. ‘Yeah, I know, but it wasn’t your ice’s fault, your ice was really good!’ It’s the same sheet of ice for both teams – one team will get it, the other one won’t sometimes.”
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LISTOWEL – For the better part of 40 years, Don Wilkin has loved all things curling. He took up the sport himself in 1979 at the age of 22. Twenty years later, he was coaching local youth that perfect draw delivery. And now, another 20 years after that, Wilkin finds himself at the height of his curling knowledge, creating the ice itself from the ground up at three local curling clubs as head ice technician. It wasn’t a job he went looking for, it just kind of fell into his lap. A retired dairy farmer, Wilkin has the time and patience to dedicate to the craft, which entails a lot more than people think. The formula required to create a top-tier curling sheet sounds more like a science experiment than simply “just making ice.” That’s essentially what Wilkin does as head ice tech for the Palmerston, Listowel and Wingham curling clubs. There are many steps required to get that desired end product. “I had a little extra time and the previous staff in Palmerston were always looking for extra help to pebble and prep ice,” said Wilkin of how he got his start, during a quiet Monday night in January at the Listowel Curling Club. The 63-year-old works as he talks, carefully cleaning up all the snow created from a series of passes with an ice scraper, a specialty contraption that looks like a cross between a garden tiller and a snow blower. “One by one they were getting less interested and wanted to semi-retire from making ice,” he said. The Minto native expanded upon the initial knowledge of the craft he obtained from local ice-makers like Gord Soden and Fred Fotheringham (he also lists Tom Leonard as a mentor) by taking a Level 1 ice technician course nine years ago. He took on the head ice tech role in Palmerston around that time, accepted the same position in Wingham three years ago and expanded the job to include Listowel in 2017. He also helps out at the Harriston club, and wherever else his services are needed. “Every ice maker has got their own magic recipe for what they think works well,” said Wilkin. “And what works here (in Listowel), does not work at the Palmerston club.” The whole process begins in the early fall, prior to the beginning of the average curling season. A series of levelling floods gets things underway, after which the surface is painted white. The painted coat is then sealed with a lot of fine spray so that the paint doesn’t move. A level surface is paramount, but the sheet always
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