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Friday, May 13, 2011

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Hall revenue atop list of concerns of township, residents at first meeting by Chris Daponte MOOREFIELD - Many residents agree more needs to be done to increase revenue at the Maryborough community centre, and they say the solution starts at the township office. Several of the 50-plus people who attended the April 28 town hall meeting at the community centre in Moorefield said a better website, more marketing, and improved communication would go a long way to increasing the number of rentals at the building. “You’d probably have a better chance of renting this place out if [prospective renters] didn’t have to listen to that stupid answering machine at the office,” one resident said, calling the system “ridiculous.” Judging by the laughs that comment received, others in the audience clearly agreed. Mayor Bruce Whale noted the answering machine system is also a “pet peeve” of councillor Neil Driscoll’s. Whale said council is looking into possible changes. The mayor opened the discussion by explaining the utilities alone at the community centre exceed its revenues, but several residents seemed dismayed when informed the township does little to market the building other than rely on its own website and on word of mouth. When it was suggested township staff could do more marketing work, councillor Andy Knetsch said he thought that was “a great idea. We’re going to address that.” Resident Jeremy Culling said someone he knows tried to rent the PMD Arena in Drayton and though that hall was already booked for the date he wanted, township staff never even mentioned the possibility

of renting the Moorefield hall instead. Knetsch acknowledged the township needs to improve communication and training to ensure that does not happen. Resident Ron Ellis suggested township buildings are over staffed, but Whale replied there is no longer staff dedicated to the Moorefield building; it is looked after by staff from the PMD Arena. Some proposed there could be more walking and fitness programs in the hall, especially for seniors, but resident Cliff Campbell lamented the problem is there is no longer a volunteer workforce on which to rely. Several others at the meeting agreed and a few wondered, if things continue as they are, if it could mean the demise of the community centre. “We honestly have not considered closing it,” councillor Mike Downey replied when asked the question point blank. “That has never been the intent.” Resident Dan McIntyre suggested township officials need to consider that the Moorefield building should not be viewed as a source of profit, but rather as a service they are providing to the community. Whale replied it is indeed a service, but it would be nice if the building at least came close to breaking even financially. *** Other topics discussed at the town hall meeting include: - a general explanation of where tax dollars are spent; - converting all township road signs to read “Mapleton,” instead of the old township names (several residents noted there are still many that read “Peel” or “Maryborough”); Continued on page 6

Spaling, Predators eliminated by Vancouver

Despite the best efforts of Drayton native Nick Spaling, he and his Nashville Predators teammates have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Vancouver Canucks took game six of the NHL’s Western Conference semifinal on Monday night, to claim a 4-2 series win over the Predators. Spaling averaged about 24 shifts and 15 minutes of ice time per game in the second round, while registering two assists and a plus-one rating. He finished the playoffs

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‘Grand’ visit - Ted vanderKooi shares a classroom seat with his grandson, Patrick, on May 2 at Community Christian School in Drayton. Over 70 grandparents and “grand-friends” visited the school to see the students. The morning started with an assembly, during which students sang, acted and danced for their guests. Additional photo on page 6. submitted photo

Township still struggles with funding shortfalls due to past assessment reforms by Chris Daponte MAPLETON TWP. Changes made over a decade ago to how taxes are collected from agricultural and managed forest properties continue to cost the township hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. On April 26 Finance Director Mike Givens told council the funding shortfall last year alone was $531,608. The issue arose after the provincial government in 1998 transferred the funding responsibility for collection of taxes on farmland and managed forests to municipalities. The province also mandated that those lands be taxed at 25% of the residential tax rate. Prior to 1998 owners of farmland paid their taxes in

full to the municipality and then applied to the province to receive a 75% rebate. “The lost tax revenue from farmland properties within a given municipality is therefore funded in full through a higher tax rate within the municipality,” Givens told council. The assessment reforms have had a big impact in Mapleton in particular because farmland represents 40% of the current value assessment in the township. To help make up for the shortfall, the province includes a farmland and managed forest component in its Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund, the primary source of funding it provides to municipalities. That component last year

for Mapleton was $714,400 which, when combined with the 25% tax dollars for farmland ($411,359) and managed forest ($3,978), means $1,129,737 in total income for the municipality. But that total is $531,608 less than $1,661,346 - which is what the township would have received under the old system when taxes on farms ($1,645,432) and managed forests ($15,914) were paid in full directly to the municipality. Givens noted the OMPF farmland and managed forest component will increase this year to $718,200, but that will not solve the problem. “The shortfall is not exclusive to 2010; it’s an ongoing issue,” he told council.

Local students to host Haiti carnival May 25 DRAYTON - At Drayton Heights Public School there is a group of students that has been working on a very special extracurricular activity. Calling themselves the Hearts for Haiti Club, the students have been raising money and awareness to build a school in Haiti, brick by brick. The Hearts for Haiti Club is working with Free the Children’s Brick by Brick program, an organization that provides a platform for Canadian students to create global and local change. The Brick by Brick project has a goal of $8,500, which will go directly towards building the school in Haiti. Since January, Drayton

Heights Public School has raised a remarkable $5,000 so far. The students and staff are hoping to raise the rest of the needed amount by the end of this school year. This is where the exciting community event comes into play. On May 25, the Hearts for Haiti Club, student council, and school council will team up to host an incredible evening of games, activities, food and live entertainment for the entire community. The proceeds from this event will be split between Drayton Heights and the Brick by Brick project. The entire community is invited to come out and support local and glob-

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al education. Local businesses are helping with support and donations. There will be a variety of carnival-themed games such as ball toss, dunk tank, face painting, jewellery booth and more. There is to be a silent auction held in the gymnasium, as well as a barbecue outside. This special community event will also coincide with the Scholastic Book Fair family event in the school library. The Haiti Carnival and school council barbecue are open to school families and the public from 4 to 8pm on May 25. So come out, enjoy an evening of games, food and entertainment - all to help support local and global education.

by Chris Daponte MAPLETON TWP. - Local councillors are in favour of improved transportation for the mentally and physically disabled, but they want more information before offering their full support to a program that may expand to the Mapleton area. At its last meeting in April council considered a letter from Jerome Quenneville, president and CEO of North Wellington Health Care, encouraging council to support the expansion of Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) to northern Wellington County. “They would appear to be the answer to many of our current accessibility challenges,” wrote Quenneville, adding that for over three decades SMART has used a “reasonable” user fee for a variety of vehicles. “This aligns well with our aging demographic and the desire of most residents to remain in independent living for extended periods of time.” Mayor Bruce Whale said SMART officials, who currently operate in Grey and Bruce counties only, “feel they have the capacity” to expand to northern Wellington. Clerk Patty Sinnamon told council SMART will likely expand first to Wellington North Township as a pilot project this year and then, if successful, branch out to Mapleton and Minto. Whale added the matter will likely come back before council for future discussion. Council unanimously passed a resolution to support in principle the SMART expansion to Mapleton Township (councillor Jim Curry was absent).

Gala set for May 28 at PMD Arena MAPLETON TWP. Council has again agreed to waive the rental fee for the PMD Arena, paving the way for the 11th annual Starlight Gala to be held at the arena on May 28. The gala, held annually in support of the Palmerston and District Hospital, rotates every year between Drayton, Palmerston and Harriston. Council voted unanimously to waive the rental fee this year.

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tained by the music of the Serenaders, from Listowel. Members were very impressed with the level of talent, as they clapped and sang along. Lynn read a letter from the Provincial President Carol Bell informing the Palmerston branch of the $200 bonus it will receive because it has increased its membership (few branches reached this goal). Thank you letters were also read by Joanne Matthews for a donation to the Arthur Food Bank by the Button Accordion Band on the branch’s behalf, as well as donations to SCAW and Canadian Food Grains

by Nancy Kraemer, a former guest. Area 2 Director Mary Duffin was welcomed to the meeting by President Lynn Morrison. With the assistance of Marg Dally, Duffin installed the following new slate of officers for 2011-2013: Past President Lynn Morrison, President Kathy Brown, 1st Vice President Oriole Blyth, 2nd Vice President Anne Darroch, Secretary Joan Woods and Treasurer Joanne Matthews. Brown presented Morrison with flowers and thanked her for all her hard work over

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Exorbitantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quote delays purchase of swing set

Breakfast guest - On April 20 the Drayton Christian Reformed Church hosted the annual Community Lenten Breakfast. Pastor Rita KleinGeltink, above, was the speaker for the morning. She shared the message of Barabbas and the choice that people make. They chose to let Barabbas go and to have Jesus crucified. Approximately 110 ladies attended the event and enjoyed a continental breakfast served by members of the Christian Reformed Church. A free will offering was taken in support of Ramoth House in Mount Forest. submitted photo

by Chris Daponte MAPLETON TWP. Citing higher-than-expected installation costs, township officials have decided to temporarily delay the purchase of a new swing set at ABC Park in Drayton. The 2011 budget includes $5,140 for the new swings, but Recreation Playsystems, of St. Clements, recently provided a quote of $7,066 for the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not feeling too happy with the scenario thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been provided,â&#x20AC;? Finance Director Mike Givens told council. He

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So much for boring

Isn’t democracy wonderfully entertaining? Here we thought the federal election would pass unnoticed, and it almost did. Then, Easter happened - and something else. Call it the lunacy of a spring that never arrived, or an electorate so fed up with the past few decades it went a little bit crazy. There was the riding of Berthier-Maskinonge, where Ruth Ellen Brosseau won without speaking the native language or even setting foot there. People who ponder how the NDP could countenance such a candidate just are not thinking. Neither, apparently, did the people of the riding. It is known as the lemming syndrome, where bunches of the herd catch something deadly and all of them go streaming over a cliff together. But we are not being smug about those in Berthier-Maskinonge. In Perth-Wellington, NDP candidate Ellen Pappenburg ran a credible campaign to second place. Brosseau spent her race in Las Vegas. But, in our riding of Wellington-Halton Hills, over 7,000 people voted for an NDP candidate nobody saw. She attended one candidates’ debate - in Guelph at a radio station. We now know over 7,000 people living very close to us can also be stampeded like lemmings. That is not comforting. It is easy to get caught in the crush. Then there were the Conservatives. The week before the election, all the top hats in the party were saying the numbers just were not there for a majority. So much for polls (Winston Churchill once noted the use of polls by dogs). The question now becomes, did the left split the vote, did people decide they could no longer stand a minority government, or did the implosion of the Liberals allow the Tories to go over the top. We suggest a little of each. For sure, nobody wanted a rehash of the past five years of wrangling. With a majority, Stephen Harper can do some of the things he wants to do - and maybe even be civil about it. Perth-Wellington Conservative MP Gary Schellenberger, who won 55 per cent of the vote, told a meeting in Alma the Conservatives wanted a majority because the opposition dominated the committees, and Conservatives would send bills there for study, and they would come back so shredded they were not worth passing. Now, perhaps, Canada can actually go somewhere. We like the idea gun control is deader than the Toronto Maple Leafs. We don’t like a bunch of reformists wanting to bring back the abortion debate. We suspect if Harper is smart, he will tell those caucus members to do it as a private member’s bill. That way, they can have their vote without committing the party to doing something Harper said is a closed issue. With four years, those who want to see it can force a vote - maybe once and for all. Then there is the Liberal Party ... or is there? Mike Ignatieff is now returned to the halls of academe. Reports in the liberal Toronto Star indicated he felt he did not have to prepare for the debate because he was good at it in school. But politics is a tougher school, and he flubbed Jack Layton’s question about his absence in parliament for 70% of the votes. Many declare that was the downward turning point for the Liberals. Others, and we were surprised to learn Justin Trudeau among them, have suggested holding off a leadership race. That makes sense. Trudeau even indicated the party has a great deal of work to do; something people have been saying since Paul Martin went down to defeat. Perhaps now that arrogant party will believe it. Getting smoked in the GTA and Ignatieff losing his seat might be a wake-up call for those who think a charismatic leader is all the party needs. We suggest it is the last thing it needs. It needs to do hard work to regain Canadians’ trust, and it needs policies that are credible. It had better be ready for some hard times. It took the Conservatives 13 years to come back from 1993. A merger, of course, is really out of the question. Layton’s neophyte MPs will likely drop off like Bob Rae’s MPPs did in 1995. David Meyer

If your dog is picked up by the Township’s Canine Control Looking for some people 35 years andServices) old to play some equipment, non-contact noon hour hockey, 1or 2 times Officer (Jo-Alan Animal Care and itsimple, does minimal not have a week. Cost would be $5.00 each. a 2011 tag, you may incur additional fees and charges. The municipality has a responsibility to all tax payers to ensure This is not competitive but would be of interest to middle age individuals looking to get some exercise, get back on the blades animal control services are funded from the collection of dog and have some fun re-living past glory days. licenses and not from the general tax levy. Please call Kym at 519-638-3313 ext. 21 to say “I’m In”.

Number of Dogs: No owner/occupier of a premise in the Township shall keep more than three (3) dogs on one property. If you require further information regarding kennel licenses, please contact the Municipal Office.

SENIORS’ CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE COUNCIL “Let the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence help youDATES navigate the suite of services available to seniors in the urban or rural communities within the Tuesday, Township October 27, 2009 1:00 p.m. of Mapleton, Town of Minto and Township of Wellington North. Tuesday,

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BURN NOTIFICATION PROCESS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS QUESTION: When do I need a burn notification form? ANSWER: For any burning area larger than 2m. x 2m. QUESTION: How do I get a notification form? ANSWER: From the township office or the township website. QUESTION: How much notice is required? ANSWER: At least 24 hours prior to the burning, to allow time for Mapleton to notify the fire dispatch. QUESTION: What are the restrictions to burning? ANSWER: All open air burning shall be supervised, pose no risk to persons or buildings, shall not interfere with neighboring properties including smoke, ashes, or embers and shall not cause interference to roadways. QUESTION: What if I get a notification form and the weather conditions are not favorable for burning? ANSWER: On the notification form, there is a phone number for the dispatching office to extend the notification. QUESTION: What if I do not get notification and burn anyways? ANSWER: Any person lighting or igniting a fire in exceeding 2m. x 2m. without notification will be liable for the expenses incurred by Mapleton Fire/Rescue in accordance. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Fire Chief Rick Richardson at 519-574-8387 or by email at mapletonfc@sympatico.ca

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Mapleton 4-H Clubs The forerunner of 4-H Clubs was the Boys’ and Girls’ Club established in Wellington County by the Ontario Department of Agriculture, around 1920. These clubs were for girls and boys, 12 to 26 years of age. The purpose was to encourage youth involvement in the community. Records show that in 1941 clubs were formed in Moorefield and Rothsay and prior to 1950 youths from Peel belonged to a dairy club organized by the Holstein Association. In 1950 a calf club was organized and in 1951 a grain club in Peel Township. In 1952 the name was changed to “4-H Clubs” and a wider variety of programs were developed. As well an increased emphasis on the development of the individual youth - rather than producing the best animal, crop or demonstration of cooking skills was the goal. It encouraged

the development of the future leaders in our community. There were clubs for field crops, poultry, beef and dairy cattle, goats, forestry, gardening, sewing, cooking, quilting and other crafts. Thus there were clubs for both agricultural pursuits and for homemaking. The clubs were and still are led by volunteer leaders and assistant leaders. Many men and women have volunteered their time for many years and have been recognized by the organization for their efforts. Many club members become leaders and pass on their knowledge to the next generation. The youths earned awards (pins and certificates); county honours for completing six projects and provincial honours for completing 12. The agricultural club members learned many skills, from caring for and training their animals to showmanship and communications to judging. Many members from Mapleton

Committee hosting drug, alcohol workshop DRAYTON - Drayton Heights Public School will be hosting an evening workshop for parents and interested community members on drug and alcohol use and the key factors involved. The event will be held on May 16 at 7pm in the school library. The evening will be hosted by Kim Sonnet, child and youth counsellor at Norwell District Secondary School, and Brenda Aitken, addiction therapist with Homewood Community Addiction Services.

Sonnet and Aitken will be covering a range of topics focusing on drug access for teens and how that is affected by social grouping, families, school scheduling and other factors. The evening will also include ample time for questions and is open for all interested community members, whether they have young children, older children or no children. This presentation has been organized by the Mapleton COP committee.

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Friday, May 13, 2011, 7:30 pm at the Drayton Community Centre Bob McEachern, from the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum, will be speaking about Railways in Wellington. Everyone welcome.

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honed those skills by not only competing in the local agricultural fairs, but by entering the competitions at the Royal Winter Fair and the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Records show many a trophy was carried home by the Mapleton youths. The members of the homemaking clubs learn cooking, sewing and gardening skills and are encouraged to exhibit

the results at the local fairs. As well they learn planning, team work and communication skills. In 1982 the name “4-H Homemaking Clubs” was changed to the “4-H Life Skills Clubs” and new programs developed to meet the changing needs of day’s youth. In 1988 the Ontario 4-H Council was formed with 18 provincial members and five

staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The Council’s mandate was to provide leadership for the Ontario 4-H Program. The volunteer leaders became more involved in program policy development and implementation. As with all volunteers today, the necessity for volunteer screening was implemented to ensure the safety of both the youth mem-

bers and the protection of the volunteers. Unfortunately there are fewer 4-H clubs in our township today. “Hats off” to those dedicated leaders. The 4-H Program is as valid today as when the first clubs were established. There is always a need for one generation to pass on their knowledge and skills to the next. submitted by Jean Campbell

Seniors’ Olympics Day set for June 9 Building on the success of last year’s event, on June 9 the Minto Retirees Activity Group will be hosting the second annual Seniors’ Olympics Day. The day will offer opportunities for participation in a wide variety of different events at several different locations within the community of Harriston. A wheelchair accessible shuttle bus will be available to assist participants to get to the different venues. There will be something for everyone and all skill levels are welcome to participate from novice to expert. Activities planned include euchre, scrabble, shuffleboard, a guided trail walk, bingo, lawn bowling, solo and pepper. The Harriston Legion will act as the host site for the event, offering coffee and fellowship to participants at the beginning of the day at 9am. After finishing an exciting morning activity, a lunch prepared by the Harriston Legion Ladies will be served.

After lunch participants will hear first hand experiences of “rising to fame” by a local award winning speed skater. Following this inspiring presentation, participants will warm up for afternoon activities by joining in on a 10 minute exercise session led by a representative from the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence, seniors fitness instructor Fran Dawson. Then participants will be whisked off to the afternoon activity of their choice, followed by wrap-up time at 3:30 in the Legion, where prizes will be awarded. The shuttle bus will ensure everyone is in the right place at the right time. Pre-registration is required and must be received along with payment of $20, which includes participation in the activities, lunch, transportation between venues, and prizes. Registration forms can be obtained at the Town of Minto office during regular business hours or from the Harriston Legion Monday

through Friday from 9am to 1pm. Registration forms can also be obtained by calling 519338-3707 or 519-338-2511 ext. 40 or through members of the Minto Retirees Activity Group. This day provides an opportunity for fun, non-competitive events, to renew and establish friendships and to view all of the wonderful venues available to the citizens of the Town of Minto. You must pre-register with

payment by June 1. Please do not delay in registering due to the large amount of coordination required to ensure the day runs smoothly. Registration will not be available on the day of the event. The Minto Retirees Activity group is well known throughout the Town of Minto for coordinating a variety of programs, including excursions throughout the province and education programs for older adults.

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By Laurie Langdon

God does not change “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17). Things change. Cars change. About 70 years ago the three prestigious automobiles in the country were the Pierce Arrow, the Peerless and the Packard. Then the Hudson, the Nash and the DeSoto - with the quarter of a billion dollar Edsel - have fallen by the wayside. Of the approximately 3,000 automobile name plates that have been registered since 1893, fewer than two dozen remain. Neighborhoods change. A man from Brooklyn had his name changed from Kelly to

Fienburg. A year later he had it changed to Garibaldi. “Are you trying to make the court look foolish?” thundered the judge. “Not at all, Your Honor,” said the applicant, “My neighborhood keeps changing.” Mealtimes change. In the 14th century breakfast was at 5:00, lunch 9:00, dinner 4:00. In the 15th and 16th centuries, breakfast was at 7:00, lunch 11:00, dinner 6:00. Toward the close of the 16th century, lunch advanced to noon. Wages change. A Georgia man was once paid $0.50 an hour to tear down a chimney which he had built 50 years before for $0.37 a day. Knowledge changes. Studies have shown the halfway point of all human knowledge is located less than ten years ago; that is, man’s knowledge has doubled in the last decade. Every 60 seconds, 2,000 typewritten pages are added

to man’s knowledge and the material produced every 24 hours takes one person five years to read. Someone asked of several graduate students coming out of a seminar: “How did it go?” “Wonderful, everything we learned about physics last week isn’t true,” was the reply. Politics changes. An Alumnus, shown a list of current examination questions by his old political science professor, exclaimed, “Why those are the same questions you asked when I was in school!” “Yes,” explained the professor, “we ask the same questions every year.” “But don’t you know that students hand the questions on from one year to the next?” Sure,” said the professor, “but in political science, we change the answers.” Language changes. If Shakespeare came back today, a lexicographer claims, he would understand only five of

every nine words spoken. Relationships change. In Santa Fe, when a man phoned the local newspaper to ask that his engagement announcement be withdrawn, was told that the item had already gone to press. He remarked philosophically, “Oh well, I guess I’ll marry her, then.” Toleration changes. In the 14th century, persecution of witches was common. Between 1450 and 1650, thousands of witches were put to death. Today, you can easily locate a witch in the yellow pages of your phone book. God is constant. He does not change, He just doesn’t. In fact, God cannot change. He said it Himself: “For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob” (Malachi 3:6). The writer to the Hebrews also said, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).

Residents concerned about wastewater costs, water meters FROM PAGE ONE - the actual cost of the wastewater lagoon system (several officials said the cost is about $1.6-million, plus a debenture for the land purchase); - how the new wastewater expansion will affect users in Moorefield and Drayton (there appeared to be some confusion whether there will be another capital cost charged to users or whether they would be charged an increased rate, or neither);

- whether or not the township is proceeding with water meters (Finance Director Mike Givens said the intent is not to proceed unless the municipality receives a grant to help cover the cost); - the condition of local sidewalks and roads, some of which residents said are in terrible shape; - what the plan is to pay for new industrial land in Drayton (Givens said the purchase is covered by the general tax levy

and the township will generate revenue upon the sale of that land); - why the privilege of selling ads on the PMD Arena boards was granted solely to one user group, without any benefit to the municipality (Driscoll agreed with one resident who suggested that showed a lack of initiative on the part of township staff); and - how grass cutting last summer at a local cemetery “plastered” grass all over

headstones (township officials agreed that was unacceptable and noted they have approved the purchase of a rear-discharge mower to hopefully prevent that in the future). Whale told the crowd township officials are not yet certain they have the right format for the town hall meetings, which they’ve wanted to try for a while now. The format would likely be refined over the next few meetings, the mayor said.

Soup’s on - May 2, was a busy day at Community Christian School in Drayton. Over 70 grandparents and “grand-friends” visited the school to see the students. The morning ended with a soup-andbuns lunch in the gym, which was served in part by John Deetman and Tyson Rumph. submitted photo

Assistive technology introduced at library the Drayton, Rockwood and Aboyne library branches. The grant also helped finance 14 copies of ZoomText, a software program allowing users to magnify email applications, the internet, documents and other computer software, up to 32 times its original size. “The County of Wellington is taking a proactive approach when it comes to making services accessible for all residents,” said Warden Chris White. Currently, over 1.85 million Ontarians have a disability.

WELLINGTON CTY. - In keeping with its commitment to become a barrier-free municipality, Wellington County recently added some assistive technology to make its libraries more accessible. Through a Ministry of Culture grant, the county was able to purchase three closed circuit television magnifiers, allowing patrons to magnify books, magazines and newspapers onto computer screens. The closed circuit televisions are currently located at

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White-Throated Sparrow In some southerly areas of Ontario the white-throated sparrow may be seen in the winter or even year-long. Our experience here in Mapleton is seeing them only for a month or so in the spring as they make their way as far north as the tundra. During migration they fly in loose flocks at night and forage in the day. They arrive in the breeding ground after the forest floor is exposed by snowmelt. I was delighted to spot my suspect feeding on the ground under our feeders. Of course I had to run for my binoculars to get a good look. The reason is that the white-throated is similar to another spring migrant, the white-crowned sparrow. Both birds have a black and white striped head. With dimming vision it was difficult to see if this bird had a yellow lore (spot between eyes just above the bill) and a white bib beneath the bill. It met that criteria plus it had the gray bill, plain grey under parts and brown marked upper parts of the white-throat. Both sexes are similar. There are two colour morphs - white and tan striped. The morphs occur and mix together. A Bezener writes in Lovers of the Birds, “Voice: variable song is a clear and distinct whistled dear sweet Canada, Canada Canada (U.S. birders give a different rendition), call is a sharp chink. In spring and fall, they can appear anywhere in the province in great abundance”. White-throats are 6-7” in length. During migration they spend time in woodlots, wooded parks and riparian (banks of a river or stream) brush. Nests are built near or on the ground in a forested area. They consume terrestrial anthropods (insects, spiders, millipedes and centipedes) in summer. Their diet is 20% animal and 80% vegetation such as seeds and berries. In early spring they add tree buds and flowers. The website of Boreal Songbirds provided important additional data. While abundant in numbers, forest clearing and spraying is affecting their numbers.

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The Drayton and Community Food Bank would like to thank everyone for their donations to the Foodbank over Easter.

we would also like to thank the following Businesses: Gourlay’s Grocery Store, Green Legacy Program, Trees for Mapleton, The “Behold Paradise” Cantata, Fields to Forks 2011, Moorefield Optimist Club and Plans by Ben. We are very appreciative of our supportive community. The Drayton and Community Food Bank

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Local church hosted latest diabetes meeting

DRAYTON - Chairman George Van Ankum welcomed 34 people to the diabetes information meeting held April 14 at the Drayton Reformed Church in Drayton. The guest speakers - diabetes educator Margaret Stevens and dietitian Cara Croll from North Wellington Health Care in Palmerston - highlighted the global implications of diabetes, noting 171 million people are affected by diabetes worldwide. Those with diabetes were encouraged to â&#x20AC;&#x153;know their numbersâ&#x20AC;? and check not only blood-glucose levels, but also cholesterol, blood pressure, and A1C levels. Portion control and carb counting classes could be beneficial. Fibre, salt, fats, protein, carbohydrates, and stress all play an important role in controlling the above numbers. Those in attendance were encouraged to learn about and understand labels. The speakers outlined some weight gain tips that could be counteracted by doing the very opposite. People were also encouraged to snap on a pedometer and find the motivation to walk 10,000 steps as part of everyday life. Happy feet, low-dose aspirin for heart health, incretins that increase insulin action, Januvia that prolongs insulin production, and Victoza, an injectible incretin hormone were also discussed.

On a budget - Ally Kabbes and Megan Hansma calculate the tax and make sure their grocery items for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fields to Forksâ&#x20AC;? food bank event are both nutritious and cost effective. photos by Wilma Mol

Helping hands - George Van Ankum thanked Cara Croll, left, and Margaret Stevens for their informative presentation on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new in diabetes at the meeting held on April 14 at the Drayton Reformed Church. photo by Bonnie Whitehead The ladies continued to answer questions regarding potassium, pumps, insulins, complications, vitamins and minerals, sleeping pills, obesity, the newly diagnosed, sweeteners, pre-diabetes, lab tests, margarine versus Becel, and reversing diabetes. The progression of diabetes cane be slowed with proper

management. Don and Mary Crowther won the door prize of a Choice Menus cookbook. George Van Ankum thanked Alice Van Ankum and Karen Rozema for preparing a wonderful luncheon, and said he hoped everyone would look over the display of free literature set out by Theresa Johnson. He

also invited them to the next meeting in Dundalk to hear about the importance of early diagnosis in diabetes eye care. This meeting was sponsored by the North PerthNorth Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Call 519-3383181 or email npnw@diabetes. ca for more information.

Arthur centres to benefit from literacy funding

ARTHUR - This year more people in Perth-Wellington will be able to get literacy and basic skills upgrading and training that will help open the door to a good job and a stronger future, John Wilkinson, MPP, Perth-Wellington announced recently. The move is part of Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investment of an additional $44-million in the

Literacy and Basic Skills program over the next three years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ensuring every adult has the opportunity to upgrade their skills is one of the best investments we can make,â&#x20AC;? Wilkinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only does it help more people succeed, but it builds a stronger foundation for our local economy.â&#x20AC;? The intent is to permanently

increase base funding to every literacy organization in the province. In Arthur, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (177 George Street) and the Wellington County Learning Centre (179 George Street) are both receiving $100,000 in funding for 2011-12. In total, literacy training in Perth-

Wellington will assist as many as 415 learners in 2011-12. Literacy and basic skills training is part of the provincial governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Ontario plan to help everyone succeed and build a knowledge-based economy for the future. There have been 4,106 adults in Perth-Wellington assisted with literacy and basic skills training since 2003.

Lunch tips: Help students stay healthy at school Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that during the school year high school students fall into some sort of daily routine. With the different demands students face between school, having a social life and dealing with whatever else life throws at them, making sure their daily routine promotes a healthy and active lifestyle can sometimes become a lesser priority. That being said, staying active and healthy is important at every age. Not only does staying active benefit teenagers physically, it can also help them deal with pressures from school and help them get the most out of their high school experience. Areas to focus on include eating right, sleeping right and staying active. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reality that while at school students are respon-

sible for their own lunches and sometimes convenience takes prevalence over what is healthy. It is so easy for students to seek out an easy lunch by purchasing something at the cafeteria, popping over to the nearest fast food restaurant or grabbing pre-packaged foods from home to eat at school. Though these lunch options offer convenience, lunchtime is when students can refuel their bodies for the rest of the day and a lunch lacking nutrients doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help students do that. If students prefer to purchase their lunch at school most cafeterias do offer healthier choices. It is up to students to look for balanced choices by looking for items containing fruits and vegetables and whole grains while trying to avoid overly processed and

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Fields to Forks event a success for food bank Grade 5 students from Drayton Heights participated in The Moorefield Optimist Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Fields to Forks program. The event coincides with Easter, with the ultimate goal of providing food for the Easter food bank drive. Student teams were allotted $75 and had to purchase items as specified by the food bank without going over the allotted budget. The team closest to that amount won a food basket, which of course was donated back to the food bank. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team came in at $74.96. The students also got a hands on lesson about the food bank and how it works. They are taught math, taxes, percentages and learn what is and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a taxable grocery item. Their analytical skills are developed as they compare value, size, cost and brand name versus generic. In addition to this they learn the value of volunteering and what it takes to do something for nothing. The Optimists hold a similar event at Thanksgiving entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Bountiful Harvestâ&#x20AC;? (Community Christian School)

and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shop with a Copâ&#x20AC;? at Christmas (Maryborough Public School). Moorefield Optimist Ben Dobben has been thrilled with the response from the three area schools. He explains when he started the program it took the students about an hour and a half to complete the assignment - now that time has been whittled down to approximately 40 minutes or $1,800 per hour. He quips â&#x20AC;&#x153;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably comparable to a professional hockey playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salary.â&#x20AC;? The donations of cash for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter drive came from various cash crop farmers and The Moorefield Optimists. This would not have been possible without the support of people like Rob Mitchell, Elizabeth Samis, John and Elaine Luymes, Ron and Janice Rody, Ben and Cathy Dobben, and others. Dennis Craven, Julie Morgan and Optimist Governor General Ken Hayward helped students with their choices. A total of $1,248 was spent to refill the food bank shelves after the Easter rush.

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Come see the past and the future at the Schieckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new dairy barn featuring a robot milking system. Seven paintings will be shown in the reception room along with historical artifacts from Bruce Schieckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal collection. Refreshments will be available.