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Wightman bringing fibre optics to Arthur MIKE ROBINSON REPORTER

Safety first - The Wellington Farm and Home Safety Association held its annual safety breakfast at St. Mary’s Hall in Mount Forest on March 7. The event featured displays on a wide range of farm and home safety topics. From left: Wellington County Princess of the Furrow Carmen Ward, Wellington County Queen of the Furrow Tate Driscoll and Ontario Queen of the Furrow Heidi Frey, also from Wellington County, were among those sharing safety information. More photos on page 3. Photo by Patrick Raftis

KENILWORTH - Fibre-optic internet lines are coming to Arthur very soon. Starting in early spring, Wightman will install more than 37 kilometres of underground fibre-optic lines throughout the village, connecting over 1,100 residences and businesses. The local communications company expects to complete the $6 million project, announced at the March 9 Wellington North council meeting, by the end of 2021. “For several years now, Wightman has been offering its services and has been a part of the Arthur community,” stated Wightman president and CEO Rob Figliuzzi. “It’s only appropriate that we now make the significant investment in a fibre optic infrastructure for Arthur with leading-edge technology that can

accommodate any home or business communications needs today and into the future.” Wightman officials say the Arthur project, the company’s 11th “fibre to the home” build, will provide customers with internet speeds as fast 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps), as well as high definition television with the latest features, and digital home phone service. Wightman will open an Arthur location, at 148 George Street, in early April. “We are thrilled that Wightman is investing in the community of Arthur,” stated Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox. “Arthur is a great place to invest and live, and having Wightman fibre available is a huge asset for our current residents and businesses, as well as prospective residents and businesses who want to move to Arthur.” Fibre-optic technology sends laser SEE FIBRE-OPTIC » 3

Town approves site alteration bylaw to mitigate conflicts PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – Local residents’ efforts to control the flow of water on their properties will now have to comply with a new site alteration bylaw to ensure they aren’t impacting neighbours. While Minto currently requires grading plans for new construction, the new bylaw will give the town the same control when there is no other approval process in place. “As council is aware, the pace of development in Minto is at an alltime high,” chief building official Terry Kuipers told council on March 3. Because, “a lot of the easy properties to be developed already have,” Kuipers explained, more low-lying properties are being developed. “We’re also seeing the effects of

a lovely thing called climate change. This is causing increased amount of rain or severity of the events in Minto and causing localized flooding in areas,” said Kuipers. “In addition to that, the tolerance of people for having standing water on their property seems to have decreased over the years. Property owners are starting to look at regrading of their properties.” Natural flows interrupted Kuipers pointed out such alterations can “interrupt what the natural drainage paths of those properties are, which causes backup of water onto adjacent properties, which is not a good thing.” Currently, Kuipers told council, the only tools in place to deal with new subdivisions where fill is required, or in regard to existing lots is through the town’s property standards bylaw.

Carnival on ice - The Drayton and District Figure Skating Club’s 2020 Skating Carnival was held on March 7. Mischa Adams dazzled the standing-room-only crowd with her solo performance. More photos on page 6. Photo by Jennifer Goertzen

“Unfortunately that tool is a reactionary tool, which means the work is done and if it’s not done properly then we have to go in, put some orders on, and make them redo it. It takes time, it upsets everyone … So the tools that are contained within this bylaw are trying to mitigate those concerns,” he explained. Kuipers stressed the new bylaw doesn’t seek to discourage either filling in of properties or modifications of grading on properties. “We just want to make sure that when it’s done, it’s done right, just to mitigate any potential conflicts,” he said. Councillor Ron Elliott asked what happens when the only way to drain a property is “to cause neighbours some problems. “Is it the responsibility of the builder to mitigate the concern with the

neighbours?” Elliott asked. “It would be. And each scenario is different. It could be a matter of installing private drains. It could be an extension of the municipal stormwater system to take in those flows,” Kuipers replied. Under the new bylaw, “You can’t essentially create a problem when you’re altering the grading of your property where it’s causing a problem elsewhere,” said Kuipers. Worst case scenario “In the worst case scenario if they can’t regrade or refill their property properly then they can’t do it.” Prior to the passage of the new regulation, Kuipers said the only control on re-grading situations was Maitland Valley Conservation Authority regulations that apply specifically in Harriston. The new bylaw states property

owners are required to apply to the town prior to altering their site, and: - submit plans designed by a qualified individual (engineer or surveyor, pending the scope of the alteration) detailing the proposed works; - identify the amount and location of fill being placed or scope of the site being regraded; - identify the duration the activities are being proposed; - identify the pre- and post-alteration conditions of the property and adjacent properties; and - identify the impact onto adjacent properties, through grading, erosion and sediment plans. A security deposit, equivalent to the amount required to restore the site to its pre-alteration condition, a stable situation or a condition that mitigates impacts onto adjacent properties, is required under the bylaw.

Carnival - Skate Canada Mount Forest presented its annual carnival - Hollywood: Then and Now - on March 8 with soloists and groups skating to music from dozens of movies. Skating to Mary Poppins, complete with bright yellow umbrellas, were the Junior A skaters: Ashtyn Truax, Savannah Copland, Shelby Van Tol, Naomi Skidmore and Lily Crouse. The afternoon featured guest skaters Kyleigh Dalley and Gaven Mahoney from Mariposa, the 2019 Ontario Pre-Juvenile Pair Champions, as well as the local Special Olympics Pair Team of Lewis Cremasco and Natalie Strevanus. Cremasco was a member of the Arthur and Area Skating Club for 25 years and the Mount Forest Club for 10. Strevanus has skated in Arthur for seven years. Mount Forest’s Connor Romanowski and Skate Canada Mount Forest’s Sydney West also performed. They skated as a free skate pair team in the preshow as “mini blades” at Battle of Blades in Mississauga last fall. More photos on page 12. Photo by Lynne Turner

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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, CMHA Office, 392 Main St. N, Suite 1, Mt. Forest, 2 to 3pm.

St. Patrick’s euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth at 7:30pm. Light lunch, 50/25/25, penny table and door prize. Everyone welcome. « 2020 Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale at the Alma Community Centre, 10am to 3pm. Admission is $3 per person, 12 and under free. Will feature displays of farm toy collections compiled by both children and adults. Info: John or Helen 519-843-1055.

Thursday, Mar. 12 Arthur Agricultural Society meeting at the Arthur Community Centre, lower hall, 7:30pm. All welcome. « Euchre - 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. « Senior’s dinner at Alma Community Centre, 12 noon. Breakfast sausage, sauerkraut, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverage, $15. Music provided. « Drayton/Moorefield 2020 Softball Registration in the PMD Arena boardroom from 6 to 8pm. See our ad on the sports page this week for more information.

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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. « Carnegie Cafe: Irish Folk Tales (Adults) at the Harriston library, 88 Mill St. Harriston, 2 to 3pm. Learn about some interesting Irish myths and folk stories, and discuss travelling in Ireland. Drop in. For more information, call 519-338-2396.

Saturday, Mar. 14 Arthur United Church community games night, second Saturday of each month. 6:30pm. Enjoy an evening of board games and family fun. All welcome. 519-848-2022 for more info. « Alma Optimist country dance at 8pm. Alma Community Centre. Dance to The Fletcher’s Band. « Arthur United Church community games night at 6:30pm. Open to the entire community. Come enjoy an evening of board games, euchre, crokinole and family fun. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Janice Walsh, 519-848-2022. « Arthur legion country jamboree, upstairs hall, 1 to 5pm. Entry $5. « St. Paddy’s Day pub at the Mount Forest Legion. Doors open at 3pm. $5 at the door. Irish stew available. Music by The Moore Family. Come on out and shake your shamrocks! All welcome! « Euchre at St Mary R C Church, Mount Forest in the Murray Farwell Family Centre. Start time 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm. $3 includes prizes and light lunch. « St. Jacob’s & Aberfoyle Model Railway open during school break from March 14th to 22nd, 10 to 5pm, Sundays noon to 5 pm. 1440 King St. N. St. Jacob’s, 519-664-3737. Adults $8, seniors & students $7, children $5, under 4 free.

Wednesday, Mar. 18 Luck of the Irish Monster Bingo at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. Doors open at 5pm and early bird games start at 6:45pm. Two $1000 jackpots. Hosted by The Mount Forest Lions. « Arthur Legion general meeting at 7pm. « Euchre party at Alma Community Centre 7:30pm. $3 per person. Prizes and lunch. Sponsored by Alma Women’s Institute. « Saint Patrick’s euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth at 7:30pm. Includes light lunch, 50/25/25 penny table and door prize. All welcome. « Weekly bingo every Wednesday at the Mount Forest Sport Complex Building. Doors open at 5pm and early bird games start at 6:45pm. Hosted by The Mount Forest Lion’s Club. « Mary Lambert: Sing into spring (all ages) at the Drayton library, 4 to 5pm. We will take a musical trip to a tropical destination to escape the winter blues, and then enjoy singing about all the wonderful things that spring to life in spring right here at home!

Thursday, Mar. 19 Arthur United Church Women hosting Coffee Hour, 9:30am. Speaker: Leanne Farris from Medical Ministry International. Leanne also accepts used glasses. Feature: Donna Clark from “Donna’s Designs For You” and also special music. All welcome.

Friday, Mar. 20 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 rounds of trivia. « 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. « Wing night at the Arthur Legion, upstairs hall. All you can eat, $15. No take outs, 6 to 8pm. Entertainment will include some Irish music.

Wednesday, Mar. 25 Weekly bingo every Wednesday at the Mount Forest Sports Complex Building. Doors open at 5pm and early bird games start at 6:45pm. Hosted by The Mount Forest Lion’s Club.

Thursday, Mar. 26 Euchre at St Mary R C Church, Mount Forest in the Murray Farwell Family Centre. Start time 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm. $3 includes prizes and light lunch. « Take-out supper at Palmerston United Church, 215 James St. 4:30 to 6:30pm. Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, veg, roll and your choice of desserts. $15 adults, $7 kids 6-12, and kids under 5 eat free. Call 519-343-3620 to reserve your pickup time.

Friday, Mar. 27 Alma Optimist Beef BBQ from 5 to 7pm at the Alma Community Centre. Tickets purchased at the door. Adults $15, children $5, under school age are free! « 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.

Saturday, Mar. 28 Motus O Dance Theatre and Mount Forest United Church present Prisoner of Tehran, a synthesis of dance, theatre and story telling. Based on the true story of Marina Nemat and her escape from Iran. Tickets are $20 at the door. Suitable for ages 14 and up. Call 519-323-2105 for more information. « Arthur Legion karaoke, 8pm.

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Safety focus of annual breakfast Farm safety breakfast - The Wellington Farm and Home Safety Association held its annual safety breakfast on March 7. The event featured displays on a variety of farm and home safety topics. LEFT: Dennis Craven guided participants through a farm safety quiz. BELOW: Jim Grose, left, spoke to attendees about gun safety and hearing protection. Photos by Patrick Raftis

Total remuneration up for Town of Minto council PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – The cost of paying local politicians in Minto rose by more than $22,000 last year. On March 3, treasurer Gordon Duff provided a report on council remuneration and expenses for 2019. The report, an annual requirement under the Municipal Act, shows salary and expenses paid to members of Minto council between Dec. 1, 2018 and Nov. 30, 2019 totalled $166,464. That’s an increase of $22,057 (15%) over the previous 12-month total of $144,407. Mayor George Bridge received a base salary of $18,320 last year, plus meeting per diems of $12,588, convention and seminar expenses of $1,506 and mileage payments of $619, for a total of $33,033. Deputy mayor Dave Turton received a base salary of $14,773, plus $3,540 in meeting per diems, $4,675 for convention and seminar expenses and $750 in mileage, for a total of $23,740. Payments for councillors

were: – Ron Elliott: base $12,410, per diems $7,509, conventions and seminars $5,614, mileage $919, total $26,452; – Judy Dirksen: base $12,410, per diems $7,820, conventions and seminars $3,132, mileage $962, total $24,324; – Geoff Gunson: base $12,410, per diems $4,779, conventions and seminars $4,772, mileage $693, total $22,655; – Jean Anderson: base $12,410, per diems $4,779, conventions and seminars $1,429, mileage zero, total $18,619; and – Mark MacKenzie: base

$12,410, per diems $3,644, conventions and seminars $1,441, mileage $142, total $17,637. The report indicates per diem rates are: $60 per council meeting, $98 for specific meetings under four hours and $173 for specific meetings over four hours. “‘Meeting’ is rigidly defined to include standing and appointed committees, conferences and conventions, and educational sessions as approved by the mayor,” the report notes. Council received the report as information.

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Fibre-optic service coming to Arthur » FROM PAGE 1 pulses of light through tiny strands of glass to transmit data, allowing for significant speed. Wightman, a family-owned and operated company, was founded in 1908 and now serves a territory from Owen Sound to Stratford “and numerous places in between,” Figliuzzi said. “Wightman offers all four primary communication services: land line phone, internet, TV and mobility,” he told council on March 9. Figliuzzi said, “We are no strangers to fibre construction, in fact, the majority of Wightman’s customer base receives their services today over direct fibre connection.” Figliuzzi said the company plans to expand its fibre optic network into the village of Arthur over the next two years. He explained all communication companies have fibre in at least part of their networks. “It is how we transmit the signal from town to town.” “But fibre connection

directly to a home or business is an entirely different thing. “It’s really the holy grail of fast and future connections ... and that’s what Wightman does, provides a dedicated strand from our head office. That is what we are going to build in Arthur.” What does the project look like? Figliuzzi said over the next two years, the company will use underground directional drilling to bury fibre-optic lines underground. When construction is complete, there will be no visible markers. He added, “We have a tremendous sensitivity as to how the construction affects the residents.” He said the company has some very aggressive targets on the number of homes to sign up for fibre-based services and “frankly we know they won’t become a customer if we tick them off during the construction phase.” Before construction begins on a street, he explained letters

will be sent to all residents and businesses to let them know what is happening. They will also be left with contact information to voice concerns or ask questions. “Fibre communication is becoming the new utility in towns,” Figliuzzi said. Though it is a two-year project, Figliuzzi estimated most of the visible work would be happening this year. Figliuzzi said Wightman has a contractor lined up and hoped construction will begin in early April.

Councillor Steve McCabe said, “This is great news and I think it will be most welcome in Arthur. Thanks for supporting the Arthur community and investing in it as well.” Councillor Dan Yake agreed. Figliuzzi said servicing the Arthur community “has been on our radar for quite a while.” Lennox added “we’ll probably have more questions as things move along and get down to the details. “Thank you again, Wightman, for investing in our community.”

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have other consequences. Health care workers, for example, might be compelled to stay home with young children if schools were closed, weakening the health care system. Williams said, “more stringent action” might be taken if community transmission (as opposed to isolated travel-related cases) starts showing up. So while Ontarians can continue to attend the hockey games, skating carnivals and community gatherings that we all enjoy this time of year, it behooves everyone to take precautions to ensure their own safety and that of those around them. As of deadline here, WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health was describing the risk of infection for local residents as “low.” However the agency was also offering some simple common sense steps that everyone can take to reduce the risks: - wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based

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Letter to the Editor Education lost Dear Editor: Patience among Ontarians has been running thin over the escalating battle between the province and teachers’ unions. To be fair, in one way the government is attempting to reduce the massive provincial debt incurred by years of mismanagement by former Liberal governments. Unless this goal materializes, we are simply one step closer to downloading a further burden of debt onto the same children we are now supporting. On the surface, it would appear the teachers are standing up to protect the student; other than the fact they are cloaking their demand for twice the pay raise of any other public service employee under the blanket of student-focused concern. The proposed reductions to services, and wage demands, should be two very separate issues. If the unions had not already gone to the Supreme Court

to challenge the constitutionality of a one per cent limit, I believe the teachers may have had nearly 100% backing by parents in the province. To hide the monetary issue within the “supporting our kids” issue is misrepresenting their seemingly knightly campaign. If, as the teachers state, “It’s not about the money”, why have they allowed their union leaders to take the issue to the Supreme Court? Do academic days lost by students through this strike action not matter? Do the unions not understand the difficulty this poses on many young families? Bullying, intimidation, frustration and feelings of helplessness are already in our schools even before these “proposed cuts” are to occur. There are already teachers of specialized education, teachers’ aides, guidance personnel, administrators and counsellors in the schools and yet these conditions exist now. Of course, these services are vital in today’s day

and age, and to withdraw all of these services is ludicrous and will never occur under any government. Our previous Liberal government abandoned many courses where students who struggle academically could earn self-confidence and selfworth; such as industrial arts, home economics, instrumental music and drama. All to cut costs! Why did we simply allow this to happen without some outcry similar to what is occurring now? For a moment, too, let’s look at current academic performance for the mainstream of Ontario students. The EQAO is a governmental agency whose politically independent mandate it is to see how well our students are performing compared to what they should be learning at Grade levels 3, 6 and 9. Unfortunately the results of the standardized tests are not pretty. SEE EDUCATION » 9

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52 years ago, Harriston Review, 1968 Mr. Charles F. Harris will celebrate his 90th birthday on March 17. Born in Devonshire, England, he came to Canada 70 years ago. In 1910 he bought the residence he is living in now on John Street. Harriston firemen were called out on March 11 to the house of Graham Murray in Palmerston. They used an extinguisher to put out the fire in the overheated stove pipes. No serious damage resulted. Neil Aitchison, former Norwell student, was elected on March 8 to the post of president of the Student’s Council at Conestoga College. Neil, a first year student in communication arts, waged a successful campaign over four other students for the post. No doubt it was his experience as a columnist with the Harriston Review that helped him in his election. Donald Walker of Palmerston, winner of the Lions District Speaking Contest, was guest speaker at the regular Lions Club Meeting held March 8 in the Coronation Hotel. Walker’s topic was “Responsibility of Citizenship.” He will compete March 15 in the regional contest to be held in Alliston. Walker was introduced by Lion John Euesden. 69 years ago, Drayton Advocate, 1951 For many years one of this community’s leading citizens, Mr. Thomas Slimmon passed away last Thursday, March 1, 1951, at the home of his daughter. He had been in failing health for two years. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland Ternan of the Burwell Line recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. For many years Mr. Ternan was road superintendant of Peel Twp. Mr. and Mrs. Ternan were honoured by the Loyal Orange Benevolent Association of Arthur, where they were guests of honour at a social evening. 115 years ago, Arthur Enterprise, 1905 The inquest into the death of Alexander Robinson was not concluded until after midnight yesterday, March 8. The inquiry resumed at 10am. The greater part of the morning was occupied hearing the evidence of J. Robinson, brother of the deceased, and Wesley Montgomery, who was once more, put on the stand. Nothing new was obtained from either of them. Drs. A J. Hunter and T H. Henry, who took part in the post-mortem, were examined. Their evidence established that the condition of the lungs was enough to cause death, but the wounds on the body and exposure had an important contributory effect. The inquest was resumed at night, when Robert Wright, a young man who boards at Wesley Mongomery’s, was examined. His evidence related mainly to Mongomery’s movements on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, prior to Robinson’s death. Wright was the last witness called. The Jury were then addressed by Mr. C. R. Mckeown for the Montgomerys, W. D Henry for the Robinson family, County Crown Attorney Mckay and the Coroner. The jurors retired at about 10:30pm, and a little after midnight returned a verdict that death had been caused by acute pneumonia, aggravated by injuries and exposure. The finding further stated the assaults proven against Tiny and Wesely Montgomery were in no way contributory to Robinson’s death. The verdict has the effect of completely exonerating the Montgomerys and Wm. Harrison from all suspicions of being in any way connected with the sudden demise of the unfortunate man. The inquiry has lasted the greater part of five days, and in account of the ugly reports in circulation and the standing of the parties in the community, has aroused widespread interest.

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Drayton skaters put on a show Great showmanship - The Drayton and District Figure Skating Club’s 2020 Skating Carnival was held on March 7 at the PMD arena. The Greatest Showman, On Ice was the theme. Clockwise from above: The Pre-Star Skaters perform Ballet Artist; Canskate Pink and Green groups performing Acrobats on Horses; the carnival opened with a number that included MC Lucas Rogerson and the Shining Stars and Superstars groups. Photos by Jennifer Goertzen

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81’s win - Brady Anderson celebrates a third-period goal against the Ripley Wolves on March 7. The 81’s won the game 6-4 but trail the Wolves 2-1 in the series. Game 4 was set for March 10, game 5 is March 13 at 8:30pm in Ripley. If necessary, game 6 will be played in Palmerston on March 15 at 7pm. Photo by Stacie Osborne-deBoer

RIPLEY – The WOAA Sr. AA semi-finals series between the Ripley Wolves and Minto 81’s continued on March 7 in Ripley, and the Trains rolled over the wolf pack 6-4 in front of a capacity crowd Neither team scored in the first, but the second period was a different story, as the Trains scored three times in the frame. Minto’s Adam Kawalec scored two, with Tommy Hoogaars notching the other. The Wolves scratched and clawed to get even with the Trains but were only able to score once in the second, leaving the score 3-1 Both teams kept their penalty box benches warm

in the third as tensions rose. Numerous roughing penalties were called as the Wolves lost control of the game. The 81’s scored three in the third, including two from Hoogaars to give him a hat trick, and one from Brady Anderson, while the Wolves scored three of their own to make the final score 6-4 in favour of the 81’s. The best-of-seven series currently sits at 2-1 for Ripley. Game four was set for March 10 in Palmerston. Results were not available at press time. Game 5 is set for March 13 at 8:30pm in Ripley. If necessary, game 6 will be played in Palmerston on March 15 at 7pm. If this series goes the distance, game 7 will be played on March 17 at 8:30pm in Ripley.

Patriots head into PJHL division final series MOUNT FOREST – Following a 6-3 victory on March 5 against the Mitchell Hawks, the Mount Forest Patriots now head into a bestof-seven Pollack Division final series against the Wingham Ironmen. In the first period, Mount Forest’s William Black made it to the scoreboard first assisted by Blair Butchart and Ryley Cribbin. Adding another goal shortly thereafter was Patriots’ Jack Birkett, assisted by Michael Stefanelli and Nathan Bolger. Mitchell scored twice in the first period as well. Brett Denny scored on a power play, assisted by Tanner Hertel, while Zach Dow earned an unassisted goal. In the next period, Mount Forest’s Stefanelli scored unassisted while teammate Cribbin scored his goal on a powerplay assisted by Butchart and Birkett. Mount Forest’s Cribbin scored the first goal of the third period on a power play, assisted by Butchart and Bolger. Mitchell’s Charlie Rankin scored next, assisted by Tyson Hall and Kyle Langlois. The final goal of the game and the series was scored by Mount Forest’s Jack Birkett,

Junior broomball - The 15th annual Junior Co-ed Broomball Tournament was held in Palmerston and Harriston from March 5 to 8. Teams from all over Ontario, including Windsor, Barrie, Seaforth, Blyth, Mildmay, Paisley and Palmerston, participated. Palmerston lined up against Mildmay in action at the Pee Wee level on March 5. Photos by Patrick Raftis

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DRAYTON 9 FLORADALE 6 A high-scoring game ended the ‘A’ Division Nichols Championship series. The teams exchanged goals in the first period to produce a 1-1 tie. Rob DeWeerd scored first for Drayton, assisted by Aaron Keunan. Floradale tied the game in the final minute with a goal by Nick Martin, assisted by Javan Martin and Ken Frey. But a wild second period saw Drayton score seven unanswered goals. Eric Decker and Jessie Hoekstra each scored a pair of goals. Brandon Rumph, Brent Mulder, and Colton Hoekstra scored the other Drayton goals. Assists went to Brent Mulder (2), Dave Mulder (2), Cam Mohle, Darren Mohle and Decker. Floradale collected them-

PALMERSTON - Joan Rising and Lynn Elliott placed first at the Palmerston Legion Ladies Auxiliary Challenge Euchre on March 2 Marg Heinmiller and Sonny Metzger placed second while Martin Wynja and John Hoffle came in third.

Celebration Champions - Drayton is the ‘A’ Division champion of the NDCHL for 2020. From left: front, Mike Hessels, Jessie Hoekstra, Kevin Ottens, Darren Mohle, Brandon Rumph and Cam Mohle; back, Colton Hoekstra, Aaron Keunan, Brent Mulder, Eric Decker, Scott Nieuwland, Rob DeWeerd and Dave Mulder. Submitted photo selves in the intermission and came back in the third scoring five goals. Javan Martin scored twice and assisted on one. Conner Bauman earned a goal and an assist.

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» FROM PAGE 4 (Check out the website EQAO: tests results to check the validity of this statement.) Mathematics is a real issue, with students learning in almost all Grade levels around 50% of what they are expected to know. English fared slightly better, but nowhere near what understandings should be learned at each grade level. No one is naive enough to believe the result of a single test; but taken over time and in conjunction with students’ own attitude toward English and mathematics, we have indicators that the educational system has a significant problem. The aforementioned services cannot be expected to address this academic issue, especially if anger management, behavioural concerns, English as a second language and intellectual special needs such as autism must be addressed. The regular classroom teacher must have a large responsibility in this academic regard; after all, is that not what a teacher is all about? This is not a blame game! Good teachers will ascertain whether or not a concept presented is adequately understood, and if necessary reteach the concept in a different context or from a different perspective. I am sincere in suggesting that refresher courses presenting various teaching methods and materials, classroom respect and management be made available to all teachers regardless of experience. Improving the quality of teaching in every classroom must be equally as important as in maintaining these specialized services, otherwise we are doing a terrible disservice to the mainstream students. A primary task of education should be learning how to learn, and it is unclear whether or not this is really happening at an appropriate level. The attitude and performance of students not achieving basic standards is not acceptable. By all means, support these specialized services, but let’s ensure the full spectrum of students have the opportunity to develop their full potential, including the future leaders of commerce, industry and the community. Let’s be careful in understanding the whole picture. Ron Johnson, Mount Forest

Hidden number winners were Nancy and Morris Bannerman Liz Nickel and Doug Anderson had the most lone hands. The next euchre will be on April 6 at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Township of Southgate 185667 Grey Road 9 RR1 Dundalk, ON N0C 1B0 Phone: 519-923-2110 Toll Free: 1-888-560-6607 Fax: 519-923-9262 info@southgate.ca www.southgate.ca

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHGATE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 2, 2020, at the Southgate Municipal Ofﬁce, 185667 Grey County Rd. 9, Dundalk Ontario. Description of Lands: 1. Roll No. 42 07 090 005 06116 0000; 240207 Southgate Rd. 24; PIN 37266-0176 (LT); File No. 18-01; Minimum Tender Amount: $17,093.52. 2. Roll No. 42 07 060 004 08202 0000; Southgate Rd 14; PIN 37284-0138 (LT); File No. 18-09 Minimum tender amount: $7,213.45. 3. Roll No 42 07 110 001 2500 0000; Braemore St Dundalk; PIN 37267-0297 (LT); File No. 18-15. Minimum tender amount: $134,631.92. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca, or www.southgate.ca, or you may contact William Gott, CPA, CA, Treasurer, The Corporation of the Township of Southgate, 185667 Grey County Rd. 9, Dundalk ON N0C 1B0; Phone: 519-923-2110 Ext. 220; Email: info@southgate.ca

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You are invited to attend a come-and-go style public meeting to receive an update on the Harriston Flood Mitigation Study. This meeting will provide updates on scenarios presented at the previous November 27, 2018 public meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend to hear presentations and ask questions about the ﬂooding scenarios. There will be representatives from the Town of Minto, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Municipal Engineers in attendance. Comments may be made at the meeting or received in writing to: Annilene McRobb Town of Minto Acting Clerk 5941 Highway 89, Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0 annilene@town.minto.on.ca

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON

7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113, Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248 www.mapleton.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW On April 7, 2020 the Council of the Township of Mapleton will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on the Township’s proposed development charges bylaw and underlying background study.

To hear from the public on the proposed 2020 budget and to gather input, Council and Department Heads will host an open house in the Council Chambers, at the Town Administrative Building Tuesday March 17, 2020 from 5:00 to 6:30pm. Any member of the public is welcome to attend to discuss the budget proposal.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law and background study. The meeting is to be held:

The meeting will allow members of the public to speak informally to the Mayor and Council and individual Department Heads regarding the draft budget. This is a come and go event.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:00 P.M. Township of Mapleton Council Chambers 7275 Sideroad 16

Council held budget meetings December 10, 2019 and January 23, 2020. Video recordings of budget deliberations, budget reports and presentations as well as agendas and draft minutes are on the Town website www.town.minto.on.ca. Copies of agendas and draft minutes can be picked up at the ofﬁce upon request. Comments on the proposed budget may also be given to the Treasurer at the budget open house, or sent by mail, fax or email to the contact below before budget approval tentatively set for April 7. The Town of Minto supports accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require budget information in an alternative format, please contact the Treasurer indicating accommodation measures you require. Gordon Duff, Treasurer Town of Minto 5491 Highway 89, Harriston, Ontario N0G 1Z0 Phone 519-338-2511, fax: 519-338-2005 gord@town.minto.on.ca

In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law and the background study are being made available as of February 13, 2020 from the Township Clerk at the above location (519.638.3313) and online at the Township’s website. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing, addressed to the Township Clerk, at the address below prior to March 31, 2020 for inclusion in the public meeting agenda. DATED at the Township of Mapleton this 2nd day of March, 2020. Barb Schellenberger Municipal Clerk

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KENILWORTH – Would a billboard be a better way to promote the community of Arthur? At Wellington North council’s Feb., 24 meeting, councillor Lisa Hern explained the local chamber of commerce is working to make use of the new Digital Main Street program coordinator and investigating how chamber members can be more internet savvy and provide more advertising and options for businesses and community. One of those items could be to link into a North Wellington online guide. She noted there is a billboard south of town and suggested coordinating the costs with revitalization efforts through a virtual online link. The idea would be to rent a large billboard outside of town to encourage more individuals to stop downtown. “We were looking for something to coordinate with our bright blue banners which will arrive this spring,” Hern said.

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Township of Southgate 185667 Grey Road 9 RR1 Dundalk, ON N0C 1B0 Phone: 519-923-2110 Toll Free: 1-888-560-6607 Fax: 519-923-9262 info@southgate.ca www.southgate.ca

BY PASTOR DAVE TIESSEN BETHEL MENNONITE CHURCH (Elora)

‘Living a big story’ It is the season of Lent - the 40 days and six Sundays before Easter when many Christians spend more time than usual reflecting on their faith and trying to grow more deeply into it. Unfortunately many popular misconceptions have trivialized Lent as being primarily about “giving up” things - like chocolate or coffee or alcohol. The misconceptions may be a misinterpretation of one of the biblical passages that is often read during Lent: “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? (Matthew 16:24-26) What Jesus is getting at here is way more than giving up chocolate for Lent. It is about re-orienting one’s life. Denying oneself, taking up one’s cross (ie. willingly suffering for one’s faith), and following and losing one’s life for Jesus are not the usual modern understandings of a happy life. Yet this is what the faithful Christian church has always proclaimed as the secret of finding truly happy and abundant life. On the surface these words aren’t exactly appealing and might seem to be some kind of “cultish” message meant to turn true believers into robotic docile sheep without personal identity or self-expression. And certainly there have been cultish leaders who have used these words to try to create such followers. When Jesus spoke these words he was encouraging his

disciples to live life the way he did. He did not seek a life filled with possessions, entertainments, vacations or status. Instead he lived his life focussed on serving God and other people. He literally gave up the pursuit of personal pleasures and self-fulfillment for the sake of serving larger purposes - God’s purposes - in the world. Thus he “denied himself”, “lost his life”, and ended up “carrying his cross”. Yet Jesus ended up living the most influential life in all of human history. The New Testament tells us how many of his followers who lived likewise also ended up living rich, fulfilling and influential lives. How does this work? We human beings, unlike plants and other animals, are created with a need to live with meaning and purpose. The less meaning and purpose we sense in our living the harder it is to make the effort to do things: think going to a job that is boringly mundane or cooking nutritious food rather than eating chips and pop. This dynamic is magnified when a larger community of people fail to have unifying meaning and purposes for their life together. Another way of describing this is that all of us need a larger story or meta-narrative that our lives fit into. This story helps each of us understand the meaning and purposes of our life, what our responsibilities are, and why it matters how we live and what our values and beliefs are. Our consumer culture encourages us in the opposite direction - to only live for ourselves and whatever possessions, entertainments, vacations, or status we aspire to. This is to hang on to our own independence and self-centredness, where all that matters

to me is my life, my story. We live in the most affluent, safe and healthy culture in all of human history. Yet at the same time we are experiencing greatly increasing incidences of depression, family breakdown, suicide especially among youth and young adults, violence in schools, mass shootings, bullying, etc. Affluence does not guarantee a happy, fulfilling life. In fact often affluence causes greater individualism and less healthy family, marital and community relationships. As the old TV program said “There are a million stories in the city”. Indeed as traditional beliefs and values and stories have been left behind, we have become more and more a society of people each living our own little story with no larger story that calls us to live lives of service, responsibility and sacrifice for a greater good. Jesus challenges each of us to choose the path of deep meaning and purpose in life, but makes clear that the ticket for this ride requires us to deny our superficial desires and wants, taking up our cross (i.e. willingly suffering for our faith), and losing our life to follow Jesus and serve God. To do so is to find the meaning and purpose of our life’s story in the story of what God the Creator of the Universe is doing in the world. An irony of Lent is that as we ponder our lives, priorities and faith we recognize that many of the possessions, entertainments, or vacations that were supposed to enrich our lives actually do the opposite. Then we rediscover Jesus’ truth that it is only in giving up our pursuits and finding our place in God’s story that truly happy and abundant life is given us.

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LAWN MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR 2020-2021 SEASON Take notice that Request for Quotes (RFQ) are invited for the two-year Lawn Maintenance Contract. Please visit www southgate.ca, Current Opportunities, for further information and necessary documents. Quotations submitted must be on the speciﬁc form. Closing Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 @ 12:00 NOON Attention of Kevin Green, Facilities Manager. kgreen@southgate.ca

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ASSET MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR & FINANCIAL ANALYST The Township of Southgate invites internal and external applications for the position of Asset Coordinator & Financial Analyst. The Asset Management Coordinator & Financial Analyst is responsible for leading development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the asset management plan and records of assets in accordance with PSAB 3150. The position also assists with general ﬁnance responsibilities and provides back-up for payables and receivables. For a complete job description and further information please visit the employment opportunities section of our website www.southgate.ca. To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to: Kayla Best, HR Coordinator by email: employment@southgate.ca Closing Date: Monday, March 30, 2020 at 4:00pm Salary Range: Pay Band 10 ($29.43 to $33.44 per hour)

DUNDALK SWIMMING POOL FOR 2020 SEASON Applications will be received for the following Southgate 2020 student positions: • • • •

Headguard (1 position at Dundalk Pool) Instructor/Lifeguard (1 position at Dundalk Pool) Lifeguard (possibly 1 position at Dundalk Pool) Casual Lifeguard (1 position at Dundalk Pool)

Students must be returning to an educational institution in the Fall of 2020 and be between the ages of 15-24 to qualify for grant programs. For a complete job description and further information please visit the employment opportunities section of our website www.southgate.ca. Resumes and/or applications marked “Student Job Application Pool” may be submitted by mail or email to the attention of Kevin Green, Facilities Manager employment@southgate.ca Closing Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 @ 12:00 NOON

Tender awarded for street reconstruction PATRICK RAFTIS REPORTER MINTO – The tender for an upcoming road construction project on Arthur Street East and Lawrence Street in Harriston has been awarded to Moorefield Excavating. The company’s bid of $1,997,452 was the lower of two submitted for the project, roads and drainage manager Mike McIsaac told council at the March 3 meeting. Including engineering and contingency the total project cost is $2,305,000 which exceeds the town’s $1,925,000 original budget, McIsaac reported. “It did come in slightly over budget,” said McIsaac, noting that non-recoverable HST, contingency allowances and stoplight upgrades added to the estimated cost. High also noted the price of asphalt is currently running high. The 2020 budget includes $2,305,000 to re-construct Arthur Street East and Lawrence Street in Harriston. The Arthur Street portion of the project is partially funded under the provincial Connecting Link program. The Lawrence Street reconstruction

includes upgrades to municipal servicing built to the town’s urban standard to align with future development in the area at the price of $565,000. The report notes the project completes planned Connecting Link work in the town.

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