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Friday, June 3, 2011
Township supportive of golf course, subdivision proposal
Auditor: township faces major expenditures to maintain infrastructure by Chris Daponte MAPLETON TWP. - If the municipality’s estimates are correct, Mapleton Township will have to spend $4.8-million per year just to maintain its current infrastructure assets. That was the message Matthew Venne, of RLB Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, brought to council last week. Venne, whose firm annually serves as the township’s independent financial auditor, stressed that figure does not include any additions, such as paving gravel roads or replacing bridges or other infrastructure. Those would be over and above the $4.8-million figure (the township spent $3.4-million on infrastructure in this year’s budget). That was but once interesting revelation made during last week’s review by Venne of the township’s financial statements for the year 2010. Another was that Mapleton was the second of ten municipalities Venne deals with to complete its financial statements, which he said speaks to “the quality of your team [in Mapleton].” One of the more startling figures included in the financial statements appears to be a 2010 deficit of almost
$1.73-million. But Venne said that figure is very misleading and is more the result of changes to accounting practices in recent years than of any actual cost overruns. “You were as close to breaking even as you could possibly be,” Venne told council, calling the deficit figure “hogwash.” The financial statements show the municipality’s net financial assets are valued at over $1.9-million (up 4% over the year-end 2009 figure) and it has an accumulated surplus of almost $45.5-million. Plus, Venne explained, a large portion of the over $6.3-million included in “transportation services” expenses is attributed to depreciation of those assets. He stressed the financial statements have been prepared on a “cash basis” and are not based on principles of accrual accounting, which measures the performance and position of a municipality by recognizing economic events regardless of when cash transactions occur. In general, Venne said the township is in good financial shape. Council unanimously approved the financial statements.
Gala crew - Members of the Starlight Gala executive committee were on hand at the PMD Arena in Drayton on May 28 for the 11th annual gala benefitting the Palmerston and District Hospital. Back row, from left, are: Josie McLaughlin, Shirley Ann Litt, Jackie Ziegler, Dave Huntley, Barb Huntley, Kathy Watt and Mary MacDonald. Front: Nancy McIsaac, Luanne Ward, co-chairs Ron Ellis and Heather Bults, Lisa Leslie and Dale Franklin. Absent are Paul and Mary Lou Brown. submitted photo
Council looking into turbine permit fees by Chris Daponte MAPLETON TWP. Council has asked staff to look into what other municipalities charge companies to erect wind turbines - to see if current Mapleton charges need to be altered. Deputy Chief Building Official David Kopp last week presented a report to council outlining the various charges in other municipalities - both in and around Wellington County
and beyond. “My recommendation for a change in fee schedule would be to increase the permit fee from [$10 per $1,000 worth of turbine construction] to 20/1000 for wind turbines,” Kopp said in his report. Other municipalities in the county charge anywhere from 9/1,000 to 12/1,000, but places like West Gray (15/1,000) and Georgian Bluffs (20/1,000) charge more.
And Chatsworth charges a fee of 40/1,000 for turbines taller than 100 feet. In an interview Kopp said his recommendation was not approved, as most of the other municipalities he listed in his report do not have any large wind turbine projects - and council wanted more information from those areas. Kopp said he will be coming forward with another report on the issue.
by Chris Daponte MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here are in favour of an official plan amendment that will allow a new subdivision and nine-hole golf course in Drayton, provided the developer meets the requirements of several commenting agencies. Last week Mapleton council reviewed a report from county planner Mark Van Patter, which indicated the county was seeking Mapleton’s input on the proposal before county council considers the amendContinued on page 6
Correction
The closing date for the Ministry of the Environment’s commenting period on the proposed NextEra Energy wind farm was incorrectly identified as July 31 in the headline of a story in the May 20 edition of the Community News. July 11 is the actual Environmental Registry deadline for the NextEra application (although MOE officials often state they will consider comments submitted after the closing date). The Community News regrets the error.
Province: municipalities incapable of dealing with energy proposals
by David Meyer GUELPH - The provincial government took over energy proposals from municipalities because municipalities were incapable of handling them on their own, according to the director of the approvals program. Doris Dumais sent a letter to the county in response to Wellington’s refusal to take part in the Green Energy Act’s consultation process with wind energy developers. The county’s planning committee received for information the letter from the Ministry of the Environment, through county solicitor Peter Pickfield. The county had cited many reasons for refusing to take part. One was the province removing the municipal right of governing land use planning. As director of the approvals program for the Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch of the Ministry of Environment, Dumais wrote, “The county’s issues with the larger policy on green energy promotion and wind facilities cannot be appropri-
ately addressed through the [Renewable Energy Approvals] process. With regard to the county’s concerns on the removal of municipal planning roles, I can say that prior to the passage of the [Green Energy and Green Economy Act], many municipalities struggled with the difficulties of balancing the proposals of wind farm proponents and the desires of their residents.” In Wellington County, that was not the case. The county prepared, as directed by the province, a comprehensive set of rules to apply to all municipalities. Six months after that extensive work was done, the province took over the approvals role. Dumais wrote, “The legislative intent was to move away from differing municipal standards and to create a strong, uniform province-wide standard on setbacks for wind facilities from adjacent residents and other sensitive areas, as well as from natural features and water bodies.” In fact, the province killed offshore wind farms several
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months ago when people complained about their views being obstructed. Dumais also stated, “Provincial standards and responsibility would also relieve municipalities of the burden of the extensive time, money and effort that these kinds of approvals require and
Environment recognizes the importance of local and regional interests with respect to specific matters related to municipal land, infrastructure and servicing. For this reason, a proponent of a renewable energy project must consult with local municipalities prior to applying for a REA.
“The legislative intent was to move away from differing municipal standards and to create a strong, uniform province-wide standard ...” - The MOE’s Doris Dumais, on why the province removed authority from municipal governments through the Green Energy Act. that is required to build the capacity and scientific understanding of each technology for each individual municipality.” She then addressed the county’s refusal to take part in the municipal consultation process with NextEra Energy, which has an application in Mapleton Township. “The Ministry of
“Wind project proponents must inform the municipality about the proposed project, hold at least two public meetings during the planning stages to hear any local concerns, and must document all municipal feedback received as part of the REA application process. Proponents must also give municipalities a chance to
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review any studies or reports related to the project to make sure municipalities have access to all available information on the project.” Dumais said, “In terms of the county’s concerns with and decision not to complete the municipal consultation form provided by the proponent, the municipal consultation form is to be used as a guide for the proponents to engage municipalities during the REA process. A completed municipal consultation form can reference appendices which describe any municipal concerns in more detail; discussions should not be limited to what is on the form. The municipality can identify any additional issues and recommendations not addressed by the specific questions on the form.” She added local consultation also allows municipalities to hold extra meetings with proponents to determine how to address concerns, and the ministry can also review municipal comments. As well, the ministry will follow up with municipalities about their
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concerns. Dumais encouraged the county to continue discussions with the proponent. “Furthermore, it would appear to be contrary to the spirit of protecting the interest of the county’s residents and constituted local municipalities for the county not to raise with the proponent any concerns it may have with the proposed project that could be properly addressed through the REA process.” Councillor Lou Maieron asked if that statement is true, and if the county is shirking its duty. He said instead of accepting the letter for information, the committee should reconsider it. “The province says, ‘Here is the rules.’ It implies if you’re not taking part in the consultation process you’re not meeting your role to the county and its citizens.” Maieron asked that the writer be invited to address county council. “Receiving this for information does not give us direction,” he said. Continued on page 3
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County passes towing bylaw despite objection
by David Meyer GUELPH - County councillors were unanimous in passing a towing bylaw designed to protect citizens from high prices and unscrupulous practices at an accident scene or when they have a break-down. But first they heard from Roy Loveless, who has appeared at many municipalities to oppose the bylaw. He calls himself a “first responder” and operates by being on the road instead of waiting for calls for a tow truck. Loveless said an amendment to the bylaw that allows tow trucks to stop and render assistance makes the bylaw more palatable to him - but then he began questioning the purpose behind the bylaw in the first place. “I have proof it’s not to protect the people but to protect the tow truck operators,” he
said of the Wellington County Tow Group, which supported the bylaw. He said he “tested with witnesses in Fergus” and determined the bylaw was planned to benefit the towing group. He said the OPP rotates its calls to members of the group, and an officer said, “We use the Wellington County Tow Group.” Loveless said that policy is “costly to me” and “There should not be a monopoly for any service.. I’ve got people investigating why this bylaw is there in the first place. All evidence to me is that it was put in place to empower the Tow Group.” He said the amendment to the bylaw showed that some are on the side of the community. Loveless added. “You can’t stop other tow truck drivers from coming here.”
He recently moved to Fergus from the Greater Toronto Area. “This bylaw is still going to put the Wellington Tow Group in power to do all the towing,” he told council. “I’m bitter about the whole thing. I’m operating as a first responder.” He criticized OPP Inspector Scott Smith and said the bylaw that originated from the Police Services Board was unnecessary. Smith had told councils in Wellington County of incidents where people had their vehicles towed for much higher fees than promised, sometimes far away from their home garages. Loveless cited a letter circulated by Puslinch Township councillor Susan Fielding that stated she was an accident victim and it took her family days to find out where her car had been towed. She supported the
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bylaw. Loveless said that accident was outside of Wellington County. He said he has sent his complaints to the Ontario Independent Police Review Director, and noted that some of the towing operators in the local group are leaving it. He complained several times about “Smith” and his actions. Loveless completed his delegation to council and received no questions. But councillor John Green did have a comment. He said the council is used to “dignity and decorum,” and told Loveless the title is “OPP Inspector Smith, not ‘Smith’.” Green added, “I don’t need some tow pig to come in and tell me how to address this.” When council considered the bylaw, which was approved by all the municipalities, it carried unanimously.
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Sierra for the building department (originally budgeted at $24,000); - $26,152 for a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado for the fire department (budgeted at $35,000); and - $25,898 for a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado for the public works department (budgeted at $30,000). All the approved tenders were provided by Larry Hudson Chev Buick GMC in
Listowel, which had the lowest of two tenders; the others were from Listowel City Ford. Staff members noted the prices may increase with options required by each department, but the trucks should still come in under budget. “It’s always nice to have some money left over,” said Mayor Bruce Whale. Council unanimously approved the purchase of the
three trucks.
*** The township received a quote last week for roadside grass cutting that was also well below the budgeted amount of $15,000 for the work. Council approved a quote from Pit King Ltd. of $6.50 per kilometre, which works out to $10,283 with tax for two cuts a year totalling 1,400km. The other quotes received ranged from $7.99 to $12.95 per km.
Cousins: possible health issues among county’s concerns FROM PAGE ONE Planning committee chairman Shawn Watters said, “It is a most difficult situation ... I sense your frustration. I certainly feel frustrated.” He said the county letter stated the county’s beliefs. He added the committee can take the letter back and consult with staff. Warden Chris White said council decided that refusing to consult was the best way it could handle the issue. “At the end of the day, it’s provincial jurisdiction. We said
we had no comments or wish to get involved. We’ve had legal advice.” He added there is a provincial election coming later this year that could see changes to the energy program. Maieron agreed, but said the Dumais letter notes there is a municipal role to play in commenting. White replied, “Not commenting is commenting. No action is action.” He said the county held many meetings and got legal advice over the issue, and noted the difficulty
Groves gets cash
KITCHENER - Groves Memorial Community Hospital was one of several to receive funding recently from the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network.
At the Fergus hospital, $186,783 will be used to upgrade the cooling tower. The funding is provided through the government’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund.
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will continue as other applications arrive. Councillor Lynda White added, “Each one of our provincial representatives [MPPs John Wilkinson and Ted Arnott] knows where we stand. They know.” County planner Gary Cousins told council, “The letter that went to the province expressed a great variety of concerns - concerns we couldn’t have expressed had we filled out the [consultation] form.” He said that included health concerns. The province has stated there are no health issues with wind turbines, but few opponents of wind farms believe that. Cousins said, “I’m not sure there’s any gain with going back and forth.” He noted those opposing
the wind farms were pleased with the county’s response in refusing to take part in consultation. Councillor John Green said Centre Wellington and Mapleton Townships (which have proposals for wind farms) can use the county planning department for aid. Council then approved its planning committee minutes, which effectively supported the county receiving the letter for information.
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I cannot count the number of times over the past five years that my spouse, Anna, has told me I am so lucky to have both of my parents. Having reached three score years, I admit having mom and dad close offers a certain comfort. They have held our large family together by being its focal point. Sadly, half of my luck ran out when I received a phone call just before 7am on Saturday morning. It was my brother, Mike, calling to say Mom had passed away in her sleep during the night. In a way, I knew what the call was about before hearing a word. Such calls are never good news, and Mom had battled severe health problems the past few years. I had been to see her a few days earlier, and she was outdoors in the pleasant weather, and enjoying it thoroughly. It was the nicest night of the spring to date. To say I owe Mom just about everything is no real exaggeration. Being the eldest, I had the advantage of Mom having time in the afternoons to focus on me. When I was just 3, she taught me to read. My first book was The Little Lost Puppy, and I could read it from start to finish nearly three years prior to starting school. Thanks Mom. That love of reading you nurtured has stayed with me all these years and is something I truly treasure. My Mom was something of a family expert, too, when it came to dates and events. Whenever there was an argument about someone’s age, birthday, anniversary or any other seemingly trivial thing, she always knew the correct answer. She could associate one event with several others, and quickly recall strange and peculiar facts. Not many can remember 40 years later what date the previous parish priest was installed in our home town’s church, but she could. Her love of trivia and oddball facts was another thing she passed on to me, and that has aided me greatly in my day-to-day work in the newsroom. My parents loved sports, and passed that love down to all of us. Mom played fastball for years as a girl, and years later when one of her daughters had no team, she started one, found a league and kept it going for over a decade. St. Clements owes its arena and community centre to people like Mom and several like minded neighbours who sat for years on a fundraising committee that helped to pay for it. Looking back, it was an amazing feat and a tremendous effort. Who knew hot dog sales and ticket draws could raise so much cash? When Mom started to gain weight (after ten children that was no surprise) and learned the school gym could be used by the community, she started a women’s volleyball league that ran for years. As someone always in touch with her faith, Mom sang in the church choir for over 70 years, and if the stairs had not been too much in the last decade, she would have happily continued doing that, too. I only wish she had passed her voice along to me - since that was one thing I did not inherit from her. All my brothers and sisters can sing, some professionally; I was born tone deaf. Mom was indeed a product of her times. Her father died in a farm accident when she was 7. She was in the middle of five girls and two boys aged six months to 13 years. That accident happened in the middle of the depression. She loved school, skipped two grades, then had to repeat grade 10 because she could not afford high school but was too young to quit. I saw a sample of her writing one day, a descriptive narrative essay, and realized I would never be as good as she was. Growing up in the depression made her frugal and practical. She taught us to cook and clean. Her boys are great cooks, as are her daughters. She showed no prejudice that way. We all had to learn. Her funeral is Wednesday this week, and while it will be sad to say goodbye, I know she is out of pain and explaining to my late brother, Bob, all the things he missed in the last 40 years. Rest in peace, Mom. David Meyer
Looking some people 35 years and old to play someofsimple, minimal equipment,1non-contact noon hour hockey, 1orof2 times THEforSUBJECT LAND is described as Part Lot 19, Concession (Maryborough), Township a week. Cost would be $5.00 each. Mapleton. The property is approximately 0.5 acres and is occupied by a 2,400 sq. ft. building.
of the subject is shown theindividuals key maplooking below. ThisThe is notlocation competitive but would be ofland interest to middleonage to get some exercise, get back on the blades and THE have some fun re-living glory days. PURPOSE ANDpast EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands from Highway Commercial Exception toext. an21appropriate Please call Kym at 519-638-3313 to say “I’m In”.zone to permit use for concrete forming and outdoor storage.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:00 p.m. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make writTuesday, November 10, 2009 7:00 p.m. ten submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society The Changed Landscape Recently I was able to look over some old documents pertaining to Lot 20, Bolton’s Survey, the land in Drayton that is now the municipal parking lot across Main Street from the Fire Hall. William Sturtridge Hambly settled on 100 acres, first described as Lot 19 and part Lot 18, Concession 10, Maryborough Township, in 1847. Mr. Hambly obtained the crown deed for the lands in 1858, according to a Deputy Registrar’s Abstract prepared October 24, 1865. From 1847 to 1875, when Drayton became a village, Mr. Hambly and other settlers had made plans of subdivision and sold lots from their lands.
In 1875 Lewis Bolton prepared a Survey Plan of Drayton, setting out streets and number lots. Bolton’s Survey is the basis for land descriptions in the former village. Lot 20 was originally bounded on the north by Main Street West and the two arms of the Conestogo River forming a rough triangle. This land passed from William Hambly to his daughter Ann Maria who was the wife of William Richards. Some time before 1902 a skating rink was erected on this lot next to the western arm of the Conestogo. In 1902 Ann Maria Richards (Hambly) leased the land and skating rink to James N. Reilly for a 10-year term for $5 per year, with the proviso “that he not
use the premises for any other purpose than those of lawful amusement and recreation, such to include skating, concerts, lectures, festivals or public meetings of any nature what so ever.” The description of the lands in the lease is unusual in that the metes and bounds description starts at a point on the south boundary of Main Street
West that intersects with the easterly boundary of the rink building, proceeds southerly 66 feet, then westerly to the easterly boundary of the westerly arm of the Conestogo, along the river boundary to main Street and then along Main Street to the point of beginning. There are other definite measurements than the 66 feet. The rink was destroyed by a
County of Wellington visitors map (2002) of Drayton at Main and Wellington Streets.
violent storm some years later and of course the river has a tendency to change course over the years, as floods erode the banks or deposit gravel and soil. Roads and services change the uses as well, and people, in their wisdom, decide improvements must be made. In 1968 work was completed in rechanneling the river to make one larger channel with
a high dyke on the east side to give some flood protection. The easterly channel was filled in and the lawn bowling green, that occupied the old rink area, was rebuilt in that area. One wonders if Mr. Hambly or any of the first settlers returned to the area now if they would be amazed at the changes wrought.
submitted by Jean Campbell
Bolton’s 1875 survey of the river at Main and Wellington Streets in Drayton. Note the changes in the flow of the river.
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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, June 3, 2011
By Rev. Calvin Brown, Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton
Marriage As I write this article, I am in the process of heading out to B.C. for a family wedding. June is a favourite month for weddings. I remember one minister told me that he always asked young couples who told him they wanted to get married: Now why would you want do that? It is a fair question to ask when someone wants you to take the responsibility of officiating at their wedding. It is also an important question for those wanting to be married to have an answer for. After all, many people don’t get married at all but instead they choose just to live together.
Many who do that argue that a marriage is just a meaningless ritual and they choose to avoid all the rigmarole involved in that. Besides, they think that if they test drive marriage first then they’ll know if they really want to be married and if it doesn’t work out there isn’t the legal stuff to deal with. The truth of the matter is that marriage is no more something you can try out than parachuting out of an airplane. There are no half measures; either you jump or you don’t. You can say, well, I practiced by jumping off a set of stairs into the air and that is the same. In reality it isn’t the same at all, even if there are some parts of the experience that feels a little alike. As children we play house and can imagine we are a married couple and even our
dolls are children, but the truth is we aren’t really married, the kids aren’t real and at the end of the day we can go home to our real family or if we get bored we can go off and play hide and seek. Playing house isn’t the same as being married and living common law (although it is a bit more like the real thing) is not like really being married either. The government, which recognizes that our society is better off with clear lines of commitment with an ordered basic social unit (a family), has laws that try to protect the rights of adults and children who are involved in coupling, but it is not fully the same as a real marriage. Different provinces have different rules and different lengths of time before they are legally considered in a com-
mon law marriage, but all force people who live together to take some responsibility for the relationship. Most realize entering marriage is a serious step. The promises alone are nearly overwhelming - to have and to hold in sickness or in health, in richness or in poverty, as long as we both shall live. The reason some may choose to live common law rather than be married is they have the integrity to wonder if they can keep such a vow. Perhaps also they see people who have taken the vow before God as witnessed by their friends and families who have held their commitment loosely or even broken the covenant with divorce, and thought, “what’s that all about?” Still, the dream lives on and
Township supportive of golf course, subdivision proposal FROM PAGE ONE ment at its June 30 meeting. Developer Fred Prior, of Guelph-based Prior Construction Corporation, is seeking a rezoning of the land - described as Part Lots 17 and 18, Concession 10 of Maryborough - to permit the Glenaviland Estates development, which is about 50 acres in size and would ultimately contain 95 single family houses and 101 townhouses. The portion of the land adjoining the Conestogo River would be developed as a ninehole golf course. The project would be phased in over the
next 15 to 20 years. Last week Mayor Bruce Whale said council is generally in favour of the proposal, provided all the criteria are met. Clerk Patty Sinnamon said the township is still waiting to hear from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, on archaeological findings on the golf course lands, and from the Ministry of Natural Resources, on two endangered birds - the bobolink chimney swift although she was told the birds are not nesting in the area. In his report, Van Patter also noted that, at the request of the Ministry of the Environment,
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a special policy was included in the draft amendment noting “there is insufficient sewage servicing capacity for the entire subdivision.” And given the location of the proposal - near the Conestogo River - Van Patter said “the township will want to see supportive comments from the [Grand River Conservation Authority] prior to passing a resolution in support of the [amendment].” Planning consultant Bruce Donaldson, who represents Prior, said, “We’re working diligently to satisfy all these ministries.” Whale noted the township would be willing to work with a developer on more strict energy
standards for new homes, similar to what the Minto Group Inc. is doing in the Ottawa area. Donaldson said that is something that requires a lot of thought, yet he said Prior may be willing to look into it. Mapleton council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Glenaviland official plan amendment, provided the developer meets the requirements of the MNR and the GRCA. In his report Van Patter said the developer should satisfy all issues prior to the June 9 meeting of the county’s planning committee, which will then make a recommendation to county council at its June 30 meeting.
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there will be many this June who are willing to commit to partner exclusively with one they hold as more valuable than all the rest for a lifetime. They will ask God to help them keep their vows and their friends will gather to witness this marvel and promise to do everything to support them in living the promise. Marriage is not just wishful thinking; it really is a profound undertaking full of hope, even in the awareness of weakness. In the church marriage is seen as part of God’s plan for our happiness, which is why we bless those who enter into this covenant relationship. As Jesus teaches, God’s longterm plan, intended from the very beginning, was for faithful, lifelong partnerships of one man and one woman. As pastor
Tom Wright has written: this is part of the unique relationship through which we embody the life of the new creation which has begun in Jesus and is available through the power of the spirit. He longs that every single one of us should follow after that holiness as energetically as we can. The Psalmist also reminds us that God puts the solitary into families. Not all will marry but that is how most of us will be part of a family. I entered into that commitment nearly 33 years ago and in spite of my frailty and failures, it has been the most wonder-filled, satisfying and joy giving experience I could ever have imagined. If you’re considering marriage, I’d be happy to talk with you.
Horticultural Society hosts spring show There was a good number of entries for the May 24 Spring Flower Show - house plants, cut flowers, designs and photographs. The meeting began with the comments of the judge for this show, Jean Philips. She gave a few pointers and complimented the society for a good showing considering the weather. Clara Bauman introduced Donna Schneider, of Fletcher’s Landscaping, who spoke about “mulch”. Schneider informed members about the different varieties of mulch and the advantages of each. She advises putting three or four inches of mulch on flower beds and around trees. Mulch prevents loss of moisture, keeps the soil cooler, encourages plants to grow a larger root base and it
is 99 per cent less work. During recess a lunch, prepared by Bauman and Margaret Martin was served. The treasurer reported the Society’s Spring Flower and Bake Sale was successful in spite of the weather. It netted a profit of $320. Bauman gave some details on the Garden Tour organized for June 9 - the bus tour will include visits to local gardens as well as a nursery which specializes in rare plants. The cost of the bus tour includes lunch at one of the gardens Pathways to Perennials. The tour is open to anyone. The next meeting on June 28 will also be the Summer Flower Show. submitted by Linda Timmerman
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Tanis Cowan knew a great MYC’s interactive system music opportunity when she motivates and engages parents saw it five years ago, after and children, nurturing family PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, June 3, 2011 being introduced to a unique bonds and delivering valuable program called Music for co-learning experiences while developing a firm, fundamental Young Children (MYC). Having taught private piano understanding of music. A unique aspect of MYC is lessons for 15 years, Ms. Tanis, as her students call her, was the parent learns along with the looking to expand her teaching child because they are so horizons and her music studio, involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis credits the success of the proand found it through MYC. Ms. Tanis recognized the gram to the parents of her stuprogram’s potential since it had dents. “I am the teacher once a never been offered in Drayton, it was fun for students, parents week; they are the at-home and teacher, and it offered a ‘coach’ several days a week,” night fare by offering MOOREFIELD - Terrance Festive fun - Students at MusicFriday for Young Children enjoy a piano-keyboard program for she said. panzerottis, nachos and few and Beth-Anne Rumph were submitted photo An initial goal for each of Christmas concert every year. children as young as 3½ in a other tempting surprises. no strangers to the restaurant Ms. Tanis’ students is to develgroup setting. The Rumphs have always business when they re-opened “I loved the idea of group op the happy habit of practic- paper mittens for five happy spring. Of course, special holibeen fervent supporters of The The Moorefield Diner last lessons, since it’s always more ing. She encourages her stu- practices. The mittens were days are incorporated into Ms. Blu Rein Foundation, a missionSeptember. fun to explore and learn in a dents to practice by giving a placed on the studio wall in the Tanis’ MYC classes, such as based organization that offers In fact, they originally group, regardless of the topic,” special “super duper” sticker shape of the 5 Olympic rings. Canada Music Week, humanitarian and medical aid to opened the doors to their reseach week. explained Ms. Tanis. When the rings were com- Christmas, Valentine’s Day and La Colonia, Los Quernados in taurant back in October of 2002. “Practicing does not need to plete students enjoyed an Easter. Theme days are She also liked that it was a the Dominican Republic. It was that year that Beth-Anne program that was tested, tried be long; 10 to 15 minutes a day Olympics music class. This planned as well. They help fund this misdecided to test the waters and and true, being taught by more to start,” she said. her past year Ms. Tanis encouraged sion Throughout through the the sale year of jewmake a go of it. Terrance, being Ms. Tanis’ creativity shines than 800 teachers to over students participate in the students not only to pracelry and small gift items at thea a dairy farmer, initially objected through by offering several 24,000 students on three differChristmas a spring tice but also to think of others, diner. Someconcert, of the and jewelry is to the idea, but his objections extra faces practice incentives and touting recitalmade and have option by practicing pennies. Once andcontinents Beth-Anne Rumph, Char- Familiar - Just one group of regulars who areforalways ready to hand from the Peru, Tibetto made Beth-Anne even more Ready to serve - From left: Terranceent throughouta few the barbs year at to the ensure Canadian origins, being photos found- exchange participate Palmerston the pennies Huberts. Moorefield Diner. were all collected and submitted India, andinthethe Rumphs only determined to prove to her hus- lene Klassen Tracy McBeth and Crystal students attain their musical they were donated to Camp purchase ed in 1980. Canada Music Week Festival from companies that band and to herself that she was goals. Once students have col- salads. MYC’s exchanging mission statement and the Drayton Music Bucko,Other for burn to a fair trade policy more than capable. topvictims. selling menu adhere friend- Terrance pride themselves on. how well he adjusted to the of regulars stickers their items “provide the laughter best quality Festival. Forinclude the upcoming she with their employees. Fair trade Beth-Anne admits the ven- day-to-day operations of restau- is fish andyear chips, Theenough Rumphs, whileon relyly to barbs, and the that lected “happy practice thermomemusic education to young chilare so receptive is planning two new incentives; become increasingly more ture was a real eye opener, with rant life. ensued, the customer exclaimed ing on each other, also rely on chicken fingers and fries and has “Children ters,” they have This taco by blending pleasure to music that sense a “Tree Thanks” incentive on itthemakes world eco-to a two month old baby, a busy salad.ofEvery Friday night important excellent staffa ofparty. 12 partto Beth-Anne, “Ohthemy good- an Back in 2002, Beth-Anne dren year, to celebrate the 2010 and the joy of music making use this medium to spark their around Thanksgiving time and husband and a then busy restau- found it challenging to please ness, this place reminds me so time employees. They describe the diner hosts a pizza and wing nomic playing field. It ensures Olympics, instruction.” creativity develop their a “Seed Incentive” in fee, the that workersand in underprivileged rant. But with the help of staff everyone and realized this was with and, for a reasonable staff as students competent,earned hard night much ofsound the TV show Corner their she managed to run a successful an unrealistic expectation. Beth- Gas, and she added she would working and fun, pointing out offers delivery to Moorefield, areas are not taken advantage of business for five years. Anne says this time around she always remember the little res- that each has their own unique Drayton, Rothsay and surround- and receive a fair wage; encourIn 2007 the Rumphs moved came back with a different out- taurant in Moorefield. assets and abilities that help The ing areas. Delivery is limited to aging sustainable economiGENERAL from a dairy farm to a chicken look on things, and notes that Friday nights and Beth-Anne cal growth while discouraging One of Beth-Anne’s favou- Moorefield Diner to thrive. CONTRACTOR labourFAMILY practices and the farm and decided to take a three- Terrance’s easy going attitude rite things about the diner is customers toFOR call the The day starts early at the encouragesFITNESS THEunfair WHOLE use of child labour. year hiatus from the restaurant. has helped her with that. delivery each morning diner to check1the that she can be in the kitchen diner, openingRESIDENTIAL Year and area. 6 Month Memberships The Rumphs are pleased So in 2010 Beth-Anne came Both have a passion for and hear the ongoing bursts of at 7am with the exception of Also available on Friday nights 12 Visit and Day Passes Available back to reopen The Moorefield their customers and enjoy the laughter coming from her cus- Sundays (openCOMMERCIAL 9am-2pm), and and uniquely tempting are deep with their decision to re-open FullTwinkies Co-ed Gym, Minute their doors Circuit and invite locals to Diner at 42 McGivern Street. and 30 boasts an all-day breakfast. 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