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Councillors shoot down proposal to rename PMD Arena - for now by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here are leery of changing the name of the PMD Arena until they hear from citizens. Consequently, they shot down a recommendation from the township’s parks, culture and recreation committee on Aug. 16. The recommendation was that council “rename the arena to the Drayton Community Centre.” Councillor Mike Downey, a member of the committee, first teed off on the proposal, noting nobody had been consulted. “I don’t like renaming the arena ... I don’t support that motion at all,” he said. Mayor Bruce Whale wondered why the arena cannot be named PMD, which stands for the former municipalities that built it: Peel and Maryborough townships and Drayton. Councillor Neil Driscoll said, “We’re Mapleton now.” Downey said the argument at the committee was the building was getting a new sign after major renovations, so why not a new name. Whale asked, “Where is the old sign?” He said it was taken out for the renovations, but he hopes it was not thrown out. Downey said of the old name “You’re looking at three letters.” Councillor Andy Knetsch said he could agree “with both councillors.” Council then defeated the
motion. Councillor Jim Curry was absent. But the discussion did not end with the vote. Whale said council should inform the committee of its decision. He added staff should find a way to get people involved in choosing a name. Downey wondered, “Is it an issue out there?” Whale said some people may feel that Alma and Moorefield each now have their own community centres, and “Drayton has nothing.” He said the township should “see if we want a new name.” Downey said it might be good to erect a sign so visitors from out of town can find the community centre and arena easily. Driscoll noted there are larger buildings in that area. Whale added there was some discussion about having a lighted sign, but he has heard nothing further on that issue. The committee also noted the naming rights for the arena were vested with the Mapleton Arena eXpansion (MAX) committee, which did the fundraising for the renovations, and the MAX committee would have to formally give up the naming rights to council. The MAX committee had been willing to sell the naming rights to the arena for $75,000 but there were no takers. Public works director Larry Lynch told the committee he has asked for a cost to place the old name back on the building.
Optimist car show - Mark Reynolds of Mapleton Township proudly displays his 1966 Ford Shelby Cobra at the annual Alma Optimist Car Show. Traditionally held at Wallace Cumming Park, the show moved from the south to the north end of the park to make use of the new community hall and paved parking area to showcase the vehicles. More photos on page 2. photo by Mike Robinson
Fire department to start training for water rescues by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council has approved a request from its fire department to begin training its volunteers to do water-based rescue work. Fire Chief Rick Richardson told council in a report on Aug. 16 that until now, the Mapleton Fire Department has been lim-
ited to land-based water rescue. “With the large water area within the township (Conestogo Lake and River), the fire department is willing to train to water-based rescue if provided with the proper equipment and training,” Richardson said in his report. He noted in another report
to council the county has hired training officer Jack Karnes, of the Centre Wellington Fire Department, to work with all lower tier municipalities. Mayor Bruce Whale asked Richardson how the new training officer feels about adding water training. Richardson said Karnes is
well schooled in water rescue training, because the Centre Wellington Fire Department has been doing water rescue for some years now at Lake Belwood and in the Grand River. “He’s already helped with training and set it up with the Continued on page 3
Developer and planner clash over provisions for proposed subdivision
by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - A subdivision application that has been on council’s radar for several years will require a legal opinion before a decision is reached. The issue at hand is a subdivision at the northernmost part of the Moorefield urban boundary on land described as 83 McGivern Street, Concession 9, on the east half of lot 9. The land is just under 12 acres or 4.8 hectares in size. The Murray Group is hoping to build a subdivision on the property, which was the subject of an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing in 2008. On Aug. 16 county planner Linda Redmond told council the township completed a zoning amendment that year for all of Moorefield to allow smaller lots. The Murray Group had some lands under draft plan of subdivision for residential and
industrial uses at the time. Redmond said one item of contention was the industrial block, because the owner wanted to change that to residential use. She noted the official plan amendment could not be completed because of a supply study that was being done then for employment lands. She said the delay led to the appeal by the company to the OMB. Redmond said there is a “significant woodlot” on the property the township wanted to preserve and convert to a greenfields designation. That issue was considered at Mapleton council in March. Meanwhile, the county hired a forester to assess the woodlot. Redmond said two stands were identified in that study, and one was “significant enough to retain and preserve.” The other was not worth preserving. She cited the tree cover in
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Wellington County and noted it is 15 per cent, while Mapleton Township in general is the lowest in the county at 10%. She added the county Green Legacy program, which specifies 30% as ideal tree cover, is leading to new policies to recognize smaller wood lots. Redmond explained that in 1999, the county incorporated a greenlands designation into its official plan, but planners later discovered it did not include smaller woodlots. She added the county is now trying to preserve areas with one or two hectares (like the one owned by The Murray Group). She said in Moorefield there are only two woodlots of that size that need protecting. Murray Group vice-president Richard Seibel told council the current guidelines for protection is 10 hectares as a “significant woodlot.” He said the Moorefield woodlot does not fit in the cur-
rent policy and, further, “This is not what we applied for.” He added there was never an attempt or request by the company to redesignate the woodlot to greenfields. He also noted the woodlot would have no protection at all under an industrial designation. Redmond said the county and township could seek “tree saving measures in the site plan agreement.” Seibel replied, “I really think you’re violating the spirit of the agreement.” He said it is “unfair” the township might apply future county policies to a current application, and added the Grand River Conservation Authority had stated the entire parcel could be designated residential, and there was no objections when the move was made to redesignate the lands. Redmond said it was only a draft amendment sent to the GRCA, not a final one.
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But Seibel said her proposal is not what the company has asked for, and he urged council to obtain a legal opinion before it makes a decision. To be clear, Mayor Bruce Whale asked if the Murray Group wants the entire woodlot to be residential lands. Seibel said it does, and it would incorporate trees into backyards of new homes as a selling feature. Whale noted the forester has stated, “That’s not the best way to handle a woodlot.” But Seibel argued studies could have indicated Moorefield does not need more residential lands, but that did not occur. Whale agreed council should defer its decision until it hears from a lawyer. Councillor Andy Knetsch asked if the Murray Group is allowed to proceed, the woodlot would not be protected. Redmond said it would not,
but the township could try to protect it through a site plan agreement. Councillor Neil Driscoll said “Moorefield is practically surrounded by trees.” Redmond said her study included only the urban boundary. Driscoll noted the report to council said there would not be a lot of environmental impact if the woodlot is removed for houses. Redmond said the second stand of trees is insignificant. Seibel told council the county was doing a study on employment lands (now required for housing developments) and that was the reason the Murray Group waited for its application (the county had asked it to wait). He added the county policy protecting woodlots is 10 hectares (this one is two) and that is “stretching” the policy “a bit.” Council agreed to defer its decision.
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Fire department to start training for water rescues FROM FRONT PAGE fire college,� Richardson said. Whale wondered if there is water rescue in nearby Minto, which has Pike Lake. Richardson said Minto’s fire departments are all land based. Whale asked if volunteers are interested, and would they be ready by next year. Richardson said they want to start their training immediately, and he had a budget prepared for approval that night. He said to date the department has been busy with checking homes for fire hazards and smoke alarms, but he hopes to get a lot of training done this fall. Whale wondered if the department can fit the training
into its budget. Richardson said it will be “close.� He added, “We applied for fire college in September with an understanding we can cancel if turned down.� The total budget for water rescue training is $19,444. That includes $5,000 for a boat with accessories, four water and ice rescue suits at a total cost of $2,928 and a throw bag rope for $66. Instruction is to cost $3,000 and meals another $500. Wages would be $7,200 ($120 per day for 15 trainees) and per diem fees for those 15 would be $750 total. Richardson said the volunteers who are not doing the water and ice rescue training
can take the Home Safe Home training at the same time. More training Richardson told council the department also needs to bring its confined space training up to date. He said that training was introduced in 2000 but due to retirements and lack of certification, a few volunteers have received only awareness training. But, he explained, with a recent purchase of breathing apparatus, the rescue packs must be brought up to date to continue rescue technician levels of service. “The recent donation to our department of grain bin rescue equipment amplifies our need to certify our members
for this service to continue,� Richardson said in his report. His request was to approve the confined space equipment purchase and training of 12 members to technician level, and 20 firefighters to the awareness level. That will cost $17,344. It includes $5,000 to bring up to date the rescue packs, a tripod rescue winch at $2,800, four curve harnesses at a total of $1,335, plus costs of instruction at $3,380 for technician level training and another $690 for awareness level training. The cost of wages for that training is $4,320. Council approved both training requests. Councillor Jim Curry was absent.
Maryborough Horticultural Society Fall Flower Show MOOREFIELD - There were 93 entries for the Maryborough Horticultural Society’s fall flower and vegetable show on Aug. 23. Judge Betty Fretz said it was a great show but noted that there was room for more entries. She gave a number of suggestions on how to best prepare entries for showing. Fretz’s pick for best dahlia went to Jean Dobben, best gladioli to Hannah Veld and best design also to Veld. Most points in the various sections were won as fol-
lows: vegetable, Rosemary Nibourg; cut flowers, Dobben; potted plants, Nibourg; design, Veld. These winners will each receive a $10 gift certificate for Blooms ’n Things. The speaker for the evening was Gwen Brundrett, who spoke on bird and butterfly gardening. Brundrett, who lives near Baden, described how she makes her property “animal friendly,� especially for birds an butterflies. Some of her suggestions were: - always have some evergreens (cover for birds);
- never clean up a perennial border in the fall, it provides lots of seeds for birds and shelter for other animals in winter; - watch for toxic plants and never use pesticides; - butterflies like sun, damp areas and lots of flowers; and - attract hummingbirds, with trumpet-shaped, bright flowers.
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION - ZBA 2010-08 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2000-84, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as Concession 1, West Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan 60R1933; Part 1, Township of Mapleton, municipally known as 8515 Wellington Road 86. The 0.497 ha (1.229 ac) parcel is currently occupied with a residence, garage and small shed. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the property to an appropriate zone in order to allow for the sale of cars and trucks. The property currently has a site specific Industrial (M1) zone to allow a single family dwelling unit in addition to the uses permitted in the M1 zone. MAKING AN ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions on the proposed zoning by-law amendment.
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If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Only those returning from an extended visit on another planet would be unaware of the financial crisis continuing around the world. From the European Union to the United States, to right in our own backyard where some people are struggling to simply put some victuals on the table, we are in a not-so-nice economic time. But looking around, we see money being spent on just about anything. A recent press release from Guelph caught our eye this week. It was typical of grant announcements that have been occurring with regularity the past two months. MPP Liz Sandals announced the Career Education Council of Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin will receive a Trillium grant of $77,800. The cash will be used to increase future employment options for high school aged youth by providing classroom presentations, workshops and conferences on the opportunities for meaningful and important work available in the agricultural industry. If one reads through it quickly, there are a number of good impressions. First, $77,800 over two years is not a huge amount of money and, second, it comes from those who gamble, so it isn’t exactly tax dollars, per se, being spent. Third, it seems like a nice idea someone is keeping high school kids in need of jobs informed there is work in the agricultural sector. The problem is, given those impressions, it actually seems somebody is doing something worthwhile. But is that true? Wellington County’s biggest industry is now, and has been for years, the agricultural sector, from government employees at the Ministry of Agriculture to the girl cutting flowers for sale at the end of the lane. Such announcements tend to gloss over tough facts. First, if there are jobs available, why do we need to have a not-for-profit group (with paid employees running it, naturally) coming into local schools to preach about jobs that should be known about in the first place? Farm kids go to school, too. What, we ask, has happened to guidance councillors? Do they no longer fill that role? Or are they working “in partnership” with not-for-profit groups? If this were an isolated incident, it would still seem to us a waste of money. But it not only is not isolated, but it is the norm under which we live today. We recently read an opinion piece by a fellow associated with Macleans magazine, who wondered about the tax dollars being spent on the local food mania. It is politically correct to support local food and farmers, but we’ve done so for decades. Now, though, groups of support workers at not-for-profit organizations proliferate, producing maps of places where we can buy local food, when ten years ago we simply went for a drive in the country and bought corn, berries and apples by watching for roadside signs and trusting our memory from previous years. Snigger if you will, but it is your county tax dollars that paid to publish the map, and they also support a number of people making a good living telling us something we already knew. We prefer picking our own local food, and to the extent in which we have space to grow it, that’s what we do. We have swap networks with family members and friends, too. That is the difficulty we have for all the not-for-profit groups supporting things that are simply common sense - all the while making a good living at it - and using tax dollars from federal, provincial and local governments. Sure, there are needs out there. But 30 years ago there were no food banks. Now, not only are they growing and in demand, those once-charities now provide livings for paid workers. Perhaps handing people the cash we pay those workers would allow the needy to buy their own food. They could even buy it from local producers and cut out the middlemen. It is time to make a distinction between what is a genuine need and what is something nice to have. David Meyer
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
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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). Dated at the Township of Mapleton this 19th day of August, 2011.
Patty Sinnamon, Clerk
WANTED: VENDORS FOR DRAYTON’S 2011 HARVEST FESTIVAL & FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday September 17, 2011, 8:00 am – Noon At Municipal Parking Lot and former Bowling Green lot in Drayton We are looking for a wide variety of vendors including but not limited to locally grown produce, fruits, veggies, artisans, crafters, baked goods, meats and cheeses.
Vendors must be self-contained: provide own table, chairs, tent in case of rain.
Register Early to Reserve a Space No Registration Fee! at the Please contact Crystal Ellis 9-638-3313 ext. 31 51 at n to le ap M of p hi ns w To apleton.on.ca or by email at cellis@town.m
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, September 27, 2011 1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Council
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TORONTO - This fall will see more first-year undergraduate students attending Ontario universities than ever before. Over 90,000 students have confirmed their university acceptance letters, which is almost 2,000 more than the double cohort year, when students in Grades 12 and 13 graduated at the same time. This parallels a trend of increased demand for postsecondary graduates in the workforce. Two out of three new jobs require postsecondary education and from 2004 to 2010, employment growth for university graduates outpaced all other levels of education. To help students navigate this new competitive university environment, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) has developed a website called MyEducationHasValue.ca. The website is designed to provide students with resources that can help them secure financial assistance and take advantage of emerging employment trends. The website contains comprehensive information about future jobs and careers in Ontario.
“We will have a record number of students attending Ontario universities and we want to make sure these students thrive,” said Bonnie M. Patterson, COU president and CEO. “The skills they will develop in the classroom, in a lab or through the broader student experience on campus, will lead to a lifetime of rewards.” Statistics point to success: not only do more than 93 per cent of Ontario university students find jobs within six months of graduation, but 85 per cent of those employed full-time two years after graduation say their job is related to their education. Ontario university graduates also earn more than twice as much annually (53 per cent) as high school graduates, an average of $1.6 million more over the course of their careers. MyEducationHasValue.ca is a resource for students where they can: - learn about available financial aid options; - learn how to better manage debt and save money; - explore jobs of the future; - get inspired with student success stories; and
- get “survival tips” for their first year in university. In these uncertain economic times, students should know that the investment they are making in their education will help them earn more in their careers, contribute to their communities and arm them with essential skills in analysis and critical thinking that are widely applicable. Ontario university students are encouraged to submit a video about why they value their education to http://www. myeducationhasvalue.ca. The video with the most votes is eligible to win a BlackBerry PlayBook. “We want to provide students with resources to help them succeed,” said Patterson. “This website will be invaluable while they are in school and after they graduate.” The COU advances higher education through advocacy, research and policy development in collaboration with our member institutions. COU strengthens the ability of universities to foster the talent, research and innovation essential to the economic and social well-being of Ontario and Canada.
Charity available to address bullying issues A national charity focusing on anti-bullying efforts is reminding parents and students people are available to help with schoolyard bullying. “Bullying is a very complex issue and charities such as BullyingCanada are there to help and support you when dealing with the issue of bul-
lying,” said Rob Frenette, one of the executive directors of BullyingCanada. Fellow executive director Katie Neu, added, “Going back to school is a very difficult time ... it will become an even more stressful time.” BullyingCanada provides confidential, free support,
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REGISTRATION Parenting expert provides parents with important back-to-school tips (NC) - As the school year begins, parents and their children can be on very different schedules, which can cause a disruption in the relationship a parent and child have cultivated over the summer months. During this busy time, it’s important to continually let your children know you are thinking of them - even when you’re not together - and send a little love, whether it’s in person or even in a note.
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(NC) - Back to school time can cause stress in children of all ages. Here are seven ways to help reduce stress in your child’s life: 1. Acknowledge your child’s fears and worries. Things that seem small and unimportant to adults can seem very big and worrisome to children. Let your children know that you take their concerns seriously. For example, you can say, “You seem really anxious about tomorrow’s spelling test. I used to worry about them when I was your age, too.” 2. Make sure your child knows that it’s okay to make mistakes. Some children are
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We are a non-competitive local league playing out of Drayton Arena, involving boys & girls from Gr 1-8. Games are one afternoon per wk.,starting at 4:00 & ending at 5:15 Includes 1/2 hr. warm-up, skills & 5 min. devotional Starting last week of September and goes till end of March
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who sent us the lovely cards with the kindest messages you wrote inside. The occasion: our 60th Wedding Anniversary. For flowers, planters, gifts, delicious treats, visits and phone calls and for those who congratulated us when we happened to meet. To our family, especially the girls, who worked so hard to put together this lovely celebration and for all their delicious deserts. Also to the caterers, your meal was the best and thanks to everyone who helped in any way. You cards were also beautiful. We read them and I put them away only to get them out and read them and enjoy them again and again. We sincerely appreciate all the love and kindness you have given Oscar and I. Thank you. God Bless. Yours very truly, Oscar and Marguerite Schill.
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, September 2, 2011
Mapleton Business Profile Stirton Construction Ltd. enjoys staying power in Mapleton Township Stirton Construction Ltd. is proving its staying power in Mapleton Township. Owner/contractor Dave Martin is pleased with the decision to move his business to Drayton four years ago after operating in the Elmira area for
several years. Martin has seen positive growth in the area not only for his business, but also across the township. Moving the business to Mapleton was natural since this is where he has lived with his wife Karen and two children Joshua and Jessica for the past 18 years. In fact, Martin was raised in Goldstone, just south of Drayton. Stirton Construction Ltd. has grown into a family-run business, with Joshua joining the team on a full-time basis and Karen handling the office end of things. The company currently employs two additional fulltime construction workers:
Lloyd Gingrich, with whom Martin worked with for 23 years, and Gerry Fiddler. Lloyd is a trimming specialist, giving each project the final finishing details, and Gerry specializes in concrete work. Combined with Martin’s strong visualization skills that allow him to foresee the end results before the work has even begun, this team of skilled craftsmen is what is making Stirton Construction Ltd. a superior company in Mapleton Township. The company offers a tailored approach and specializes in a wide range of general construction and carpentry services for residential, commercial
and agricultural projects. Their residential services include renovations and additions; construction of garden sheds, gazebos, decks and fences; window and door replacement; and concrete driveways, patios and sidewalks. The company also builds farm structures, including barns and implement storage sheds, and offers renovations and additions for existing farm structures. In the commercial realm the company mainly focuses on new shops, renovations and additions. One of the challenges for any contractor is to offer quality service on time and Martin
stresses that neither factor can be sacrificed. However, Martin maintains a realistic approach concerning the number of projects his company can take on. Martin hopes to continue serving this community well and is not only committed to the economic growth in Mapleton, but also to its social growth and development. Stirton Construction Ltd. continues to be a proud supporter of the local Terry Fox Run. So when considering your next renovation, addition or construction project, call Stirton Construction Ltd at 519-638-5462 (business line) or 519-895-6234 (cell) for a competitive estimate.
“There is no project too big or too small,” Martin says. Or check out the company’s new website for examples of their handiwork at www. stirtonconstruction.ca.
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