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Mapleton Township applies for funds to improve Concession 8 By Aryn Strickland
Trees and Quackers - The Clifford Rotary Club and the Clifford and District Horticultural Society team up to present Trees and Quackers each spring in Rotary Park in Clifford. On April 27, the ducks were released into Coon Creek and raced to the finish line, where Carolyn LeMay’s first place duck earned her the $200 top prize. From left: Phil Baumgarten and Bruce Kaufman collect the ducks corralled in the net at the finish line and hand them off to Nick Oleksandriw, Joey Schouten and Randy Ruetz, while Zoey, Deacon and Nathan Coulas look on. Prior to the duck race, community members planted seedlings in the park and also took some home. Additional coverage on page 6 Photo by Bonnie Whitehead
Town of Minto applies for funding to reopen bridge By Patrick Raftis
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Bridge closed - This bridge on Brunswick Street in Palmerston has been closed by the Town of Minto due to structural concerns since Oct. 31, 2018. The town plans to apply for federal and provincial funding to replace the structure. tions on what you can apply for,� said Harrow. “It’s a grant program that doesn’t really allow us to apply for a project or projects that we think is our number one, two or three priorities ... you have to find a project to almost fit the grant program.� Harrow added, “It’s too
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MINTO – The Town of Minto will apply for funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to replace the Brunswick Street bridge in Palmerston. Acting CAO Chris Harrow explained to council on April 16 the new federal and provincial funding program is designed to support improved and/or more reliable roads, bridges or air and marine infrastructure. The fund is designed for municipalities with populations under 100,000. With an application deadline of May 14 looming, Harrow said staff was looking for direction from council on a preferred project. While not a top priority, Harrow said the Brunswick Street bridge, which has been closed since Oct. 31 due to structural concerns, matches well with criteria for the grant. “It’s another grant program that has a lot of restric-
portion. “So the rest would all be on our ticket ‌ so it’s really not the best bang for our buck,â€? said Harrow. However, he added, “We don’t want to lose out on it because its an 83 per cent grant.â€? Of the pending projects in Minto, “The one that best fits this program is the Brunswick street Bridge,â€? Harrow stated. “There are other ones that are higher priority. It is still a high priority in the town; it is a bridge that is closed in our urban area and there’s no getting around that.â€? Harrow also noted Brunswick Street provides an alternative route to the Palmerston and District Hospital, in the event of a closure of White’s Road. Noting the grant criteria favours joint projects between municipalities, councillor Jean Anderson asked if roadwork on the Minto-Normanby Townline,
“A failure is like fertilizer; it stinks to be sure, but it makes things grow faster in the future.� - Dennis Waitley
MAPLETON - Council here has decided to apply for funds from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to improve Concession Road 8. Announced by the province on March 12, the ICIP is a cost-sharing program between federal, provincial and municipal governments that provides funding for infrastructure projects like roads, bridges and “air or marine infrastructure� in rural communities with a population under 100,000. Fifty per cent of the funding will come from the federal government, 33% from the provincial government and 17% from municipalities. According to an April 23 report from public works director Sam Mattina, “The maximum value of the project to be considered is $5 million per application, and the project must be completed by Oct. 31, 2026.� Mattina wrote that Concession 8 (from Wellington Road 11 to Sideroad 15) has a high commuter usage for Mapleton: 1,220 vehicles per day. The reconstruction of the road would include adding a double overlay of asphalt, repairs to the bridge, potentially pulverizing and providing a double lift of asphalt, and adding a guide rail along the road and bridge. “If we pick this project, it has a potential value of $1.5 million and through the funding program, if it is chosen, the project will end up costing the municipality about $250,000, I believe,� Mattina later explained. He presented council with seven projects, from within the township’s 10-year capital forecast, that the municipality could possibly use for its ICIP application (four roads and three bridges): - Sailing Club Road (Wellington Road 11); - Concession Road 8 (Wellington Road 11 to Sideroad 15); - Sideroad 17 (Wellington Road 86 to Wellington Road 45); - Sideroad 15 (Wellington
Road 8 to Concession 12); - Sideroad 6 bridge just south of Highway 109; - Sideroad 17 bridge north of Wellington Road 8; and - Sideroad 21 bridge, south of the 14th Line. “I used the criticality of the projects and some of these projects are also way out there on our capital forecast,� said Mattina. “The reason they are way out in our capital forecast is due to funding. So some of these roads, the projects that are identified are in bad shape so with the intent of bringing them forward, that’s the reason for identifying these and they are conformists to the criteria.� Councillors Dennis Craven and Marlene Ottens were in support of choosing the reconstruction of Concession 8. “I have had three comments in the last three or four weeks about how Concession 8 is getting bad, so it’s a good thing it’s there because it’s not good anymore, with the amount of traffic it gets especially,� Craven said. Ottens said, “I will say when I just looked at the list just off the top of my head, instantly I said [option] two because Concession 8 and the lack of guard rails along that one section has always bothered me. “I’ve never understood why there weren’t guard rails because it’s a straight drop off into water and I’ve always thought that was extremely dangerous, so if that can be remedied that would be great.� Ottens also asked, if part of the criteria was to choose a project based on criticality, why there were not earlier items from the capital forecast on the list. “So the idea of this is to take advantage of this program and bring something that is in bad need such as Concession 8 and bring it forward,� explained Mattina. After some further discussion, council unanimously voted to use the Concession 8 reconstruction for the township’s ICIP application (councillor Michael Martin was absent).
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Fire chief, firefighter recognized for 35 years of service By Aryn Strickland
Award ceremony - Fire Chief Rick Richardson and firefighter Earl Campbell received certificates for 35 years of service to the community from Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece and Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson on April 23. From left: Davidson, Campbell, Richardson and Pettapiece. Photo by Aryn Strickland
MAPLETON - Local Fire Chief Rick Richardson and firefighter Earl Campbell received recognition for 35 years of service on April 23. Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece presented certificates to Richardson and Campbell on behalf of the province; Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson presented them with awards on behalf of the township. “Both of these gentlemen have been in our community for 35 years fighting fires and helping the community,” said Davidson. "This is fantastic; 35 years is an amazing feat … I am so honoured to know both of you."
Richardson reflected on the beginning of his firefighting career. “I think it’s kind of ironic that … when I joined the fire department I joined after we experienced a house fire in our house that filled the house full of smoke,” said Richardson. "And that was Earl’s first fire call from Drayton. So he joined and asked if I wanted to join after our smoke fire, so I joined shortly after Earl.” Campbell thanked his family for their support. “I would just like to say it’s been a great experience, following in the footsteps of my mother who was very big on community spirit and volunteering. I would like thank
my family because without their support you can’t do this kind thing,” he said. Pettapiece congratulated Richardson and Campbell for their contributions to the community. “My son is a firefighter in Monkton and he has been at it for 10 or so years and certainly enjoys his work and I know certainly family is a big part of his life because waking up at three in the morning isn’t great to go and fight a fire on a cold winter’s day,” he said. Pettapiece later added, “It is my great pleasure to extend my best wishes and warmest congratulations for ... 35 years. Thank you for your contributions to the community.”
Updated Minto bylaw limits new kennels to maximum of 25 dogs By Patrick Raftis MINTO – Larger kennels
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run a kennel must apply for an amendment. When that happens owners of properties within 120 metres are notified and given a chance to speak for or against the proposed kennel at a public meeting. The town previously charged $150 ($200 if paid after March 31) for a kennel license. Under the new bylaw, fees will range from $150 for a kennel with four to 15 dogs, to $1,000 for a kennel containing more than 50 animals.
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May 4
Friends of Drayton Festival Theatre present Country Gold, 2pm & 7:30pm at Drayton Festival Theatre. Join us for a tribute concert featuring the music of Garth Brooks, Shania Twain & Toby Keith. Call box office: 1-855-372-9866.
May 4
Photo/video rally at Palmerston Legion, 260 Daly St. Follow car rally route, take videos/photos, answer trivia questions & checkpoint challenges. Star wars theme. Register 12-12:30pm, 1pm start. $20pp. incl dinner. Guests dine: $15/plate. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. More Info: 519-501-5822.
May 6
Challenge Euchre, 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion Upstairs Hall, $5/person, must bring your partner. Light lunch provided. All Welcome.
May 8
Mental Wellness Resource Night, 6-7:45pm at the Minto Clifford Public School Gym. Come to educate yourself on local resources available. Door prizes and refreshments.
May 8
Euchre at Harriston Legion Branch #296, 7:30pm. Snack provided. $5pp. Bring partner. Call 519-338-2843.
May 9
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May 10
Mapleton Historical Society annual meeting, 7.30pm, Community Christian School, 35 High St. Drayton. Speakers on longtime Businesses in Mapleton. Everyone Welcome!
May 11
Alma Community Country Dance at the Alma Community Centre, 8 to 12pm. $12.50. Dance to Marion's Country Band.
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At the April 16 meeting, bylaw officer Cam Forbes explained any new kennels will be restricted to a maximum of 25 dogs, but some previously-licenced kennels have been “grandfathered” to allow larger numbers. Minto residents are allowed to keep up to three dogs with municipal tags without a kennel license. Forbes pointed out the updated bylaw alters some definitions and wording to make it easier to understand and adds set fines to help achieve compliance when a dog is deemed “potentially dangerous” or “dangerous.” Changes include:
- removing the definitions of boarding kennel and breeding kennel and referring only to kennels; - potentially dangerous and a dangerous dog have been combined in the same section as they have the same requirements; and - set fines have been added for failing to muzzle a dog, failing to confine a dog, failing to insure a dog and failing to install signage warning of a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog. Under the previous bylaw, “there really wasn’t much enforcement there, so we wanted to put in some fines,” Forbes explained.
Juried art exhibition opens in Minto HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council’s (MAC) fifth Juried Art Exhibition will take place from May 7 to June 1 at the Minto Arts Gallery in the Harriston library. Entry is open to all artists living in Ontario. The arts council will be hosting its annual juried art show competition awards
ceremony on May 8 at 6:30pm in the Minto Art Gallery on the 3rd floor of the Library Building in Harriston. be will Winners announced at 7pm. information Complete on the Minto Arts Council’s 2019 Juried Art Exhibition, is available at mintoartscouncil.ca.
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which is on hold after being rejected for a previous grant program, could qualify. Harrow said staff discussed the possibility with West Grey officials, “but they’re going in another direction” with a grant application. “And that’s another one that won’t fit the health and safety aspects that they’ve put in this program,” the
CAO pointed out. The estimated cost of the Brunswick Street Bridge project is $750,000 to $800,000. The municipality’s portion, if a grant application is successful, will be 17 per cent or roughly $127,500 to $136,000. Harrow said he anticipates successful applicants would be notified in late summer or fall, meaning the project would probably not begin until 2020.
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Council passes remuneration increase By Aryn Strickland
New look - LEFT: Jazmine Palmer on April 6, before her hair was cut to donate to ‘Wigs for Kids’. RIGHT: She shows off her new shorter hairdo and the four sections of hair she donated during April, which is cancer month. Submitted photos
Local youth makes contribution to Wigs for Kids organization By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - Jazmine Palmer is an active soonto-be six-year-old who loves learning all about life from her grandmother Trish Palmer and grandfather Vic Palmer of Clifford. She has also learned about cancer and is familiar with hair loss, as her grandmother lost her hair during chemotherapy.
The youngster decided she would like to have her long locks cut off to donate for wigs for children who have suffered hair loss. Her family found a Canadian non-profit group, Wigs for Kids (http://wigsforkids.ca) and the appointment was set for April 9. at arrived Jazmine Karen’s Hair Hut in the Lakelet. Karen MacEwen set Jazmine in the chair,
sectioned her hair in four pieces, used elastics to hold them in place, spritzed on the water, and began to snip. “It has taken a while for Jazmine to get used to having short hair, but she is finding that it is a lot easier to take care of by herself,” said Trish Palmer. “Grandma Trish and Grandpa Vic are very proud of her for allowing her hair to be cut and donated.”
GRCA parks now open for camping CAMBRIDGE - It may not quite feel like spring yet, but another sure sign of it is upon us. On May 1 the Grand River Conservation Authority swung open the gates for its 2019 camping and recreational season. The GRCA operates 11 conservation areas, eight of which offer camping, with about 2,250 campsites available. Other activities at the parks include hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Opening May 1 are Byng Island (Dunnville), Brant (Brantford), Conestogo Lake (Drayton), and Elora Gorge. Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake, Rockwood, Laurel Creek (Waterloo), Shade’s
Mills (Cambridge) and Pinehurst Lake (Paris) are already open for activities, but will now be providing their full range of services, such as canoe and boat rentals. Elora Quarry will open on June 1. A Grand River Parks membership card may be purchased for $130. Membership provides entry to all 11 Grand River Parks as well as Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area, throughout the operating seasons for up to six people in one vehicle. The membership also comes with a booklet of vouchers and freebies valued at more than $65. For the 2019 season, day visitor fees at most parks are
$7 for adults, $3 for children (6 to 14) and $5.50 for seniors and people with disabilities, while children five and under are free. May 1 was also a big day for those still looking for Hillside Festival campsites. Full-weekend festival sites became available at Guelph Lake Conservation Area beginning on May 1. Call or visit the park to reserve your spot. In 2019, visitors can enjoy a number of nature events - part of the popular park events programs — which are included with admission or with a membership pass. Check with the park you are visiting to learn more, or visit www.grandriver.ca/ parks.
MAPLETON - A remuneration bylaw passed on April 9 compensates township council members for the loss of a federal tax exemption. Retroactive to Jan. 1, 2019, Mayor Gregg Davidson will receive $23,712 annually for attending regular council and committee of the whole meetings. Councillors will receive $16,523. Council will also receive remuneration for additional meetings, including special meetings of council, advisory committees, conferences and seminars. For these duties council will be paid $20 per hour. Speed signs Council voted on April 23 to purchase six (five postmounted and one portable) electronic speed signs. The five post-mounted speed signs will be positioned at three school zones in the township. Council also voted to reserve one mobile speed sign to be positioned wherever necessary. “If we were to include the post-mounted ones at our schools and then also have a portable one, then we cover everything off,” said Mayor Gregg Davidson. Public works director Sam Mattina presented council with eight options to choose from: seven different post-mounted models and one trailer-mounted sign. The signs ranged in total price from $15,000 to $32,000. Mattina and finance director John Morrison told council reserve funds would be used to cover the cost. “So in other words ... we can afford to do both, then,” Davidson said. The motion came from a directive from council to staff in September. The intent was to install two at each school location in Mapleton. “Since this resolution in 2018, there was discussion about pricing out one mobile trailer-mounted unit which could be relocated as needed and the price that we have listed here in this report is a competitive price for this type of trailer mounted sign,” said Mattina. Post-mounted speed signs can also be relocated as the sign can be removed and positioned on a post else-
within the limits of Drayton or east side of Conestogo Lake to change the radio to a ‘Simplex system’ which is a totally different system than our normal system,” Richardson explained. “That has and hasn’t worked in the last few years,” he added. To make up for the gap in communication, firefighters at a scene in Drayton are reminded to report over the Simplex radio channel and, when they are done with that call, return to the tactical channel. “We felt by putting this antenna on top of the present tower at the arena, it would give us coverage now and then when the water tower is build in 2022 we would install it on top of it,” said Richardson. The total cost of the purchase and installation is $70,933. Richardson’s report noted Wellington County has agreed to fund one-half of this project to a maximum of $40,000. The remainder would be drawn from township reserve funds. The report also notes the reserve fund would be boosted by development charges transferred from the recent rescue truck purchase at a total of $23,308 and the income from sale of the surplus rescue truck ($12,788).
where. However, each pole with hardware costs $500. After discussing the benefits of each system Davidson suggested council purchase five post-mounted signs and one trailer-mounted sign. Davidson suggested that Mattina, CAO Manny Baron and himself pick from the seven post-mounted models. The resolution was passed unanimously (councillor Michael Martin was absent). Radio antenna Council approved the purchase and installation of an antenna on April 23. Fire Chief Rick Richardson told council the antenna is necessary to improve radio coverage in the Drayton and Conestogo Lake area. In 2016 Mapleton Fire/ Rescue shared a combined purchase of a new Motorola radio system with Wellington County to provide interoperability to all departments. “[We] realized fairly soon that there was a dead spot in Drayton and the east part of Conestogo Lake,” said Richardson. However, at the time, he added, it was thought that the new water tower would be going in shortly with the antenna put up on top of it. “In the meantime [the department] put together a guideline that tells every firefighter, if we are at a scene
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Not so green “Imagine a province-wide effort to plant 150 million trees to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ontario,” said Wellington -Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott as he addressed the provincial legislature on Oct. 21, 2015. Now imagine that Doug Ford is premier. Yes, that’s right, even the pared down version of Arnott’s vision, which ultimately moved forward with unanimous support from all parties, has been discarded. Ontario’s Green Leaf Challenge, designed to plant 50 million trees by 2025, was cancelled last week in what is being billed as a cost saving move (more on that later). To this point, the program was a little more than halfway to the goal, with an estimated 27 million trees planted through the initiative. The 50 Million Tree Program grew from an Arnott initiative inspired by Wellington County’s internationally-recognized Green Legacy program. Green Legacy was initiated in 2004 with the aim of planting 150,000 trees. By 2010, the county had planted a million trees and has been recognized under the United Nations Billion Tree Campaign for its work to provide free trees to conservation authorities, municipalities, community organizations, environmental groups and landowners. By the time Arnott proposed the provincial tree planting program at a Wellington County council meeting in July of 2015, the county had distributed 1.75 million trees, a figure that has since grown to about 2.5 million. In his role as Speaker of the Legislature, Arnott is expected to be impartial and unbiased, so he declines to opine on government decisions these days, but we’d be surprised if he wasn’t saddened by the premature end to one of his proudest initiatives. Green Legacy is 100 per cent county funded so the decision to cancel the 50 million tree initiative will not impact the local effort. However, the Grand River Conservation Authority was a delivery agent for the provincial program and facilitated the connection to interested landowners. GRCA officials advise they have not had a chance to fully assess the impact that the program’s termination will have on the number of trees planted in the watershed, but said they anticipate “it will result in a reduction going forward.” Forest Ontario officials have stated the annual budget for the 50 Million Trees was about $4.7 million. The cost to the government was about $1.50 per tree while landowners were paying less than 50 cents per tree. For every $1.80 that Forests Ontario spends to support tree planting, the agency estimates approximately $19.85 is saved in economic and environmental costs. Hopefully this Tory government is soon done finding cost “efficiencies,” before they bankrupt us completely.
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Community Achievement - Recognized with Minto Chamber of Commerce 2019 Community Achievement Awards on April 25 were, front row from left: Diane Spears and Linda Wright, representing Blessings To You Thrift and Gift, Community Involvement Award; Dodi Reid, Lifetime Achievement Award; Doug McRobb and Sherry-Lynn McRobb of Family Home Health Centre, Business of the Year Under 10 Employees; and Amy Habermeil, Grant’s Service Station, Exceptional Customer Service Award. Back: Shawn McDonald, McDonald Chiropractic, New/Young Entrepreneur of the Year; D.J. Campbell and Krysta Koepke, Outstanding Young Citizens of the year; Ed Kochut of Family Home Health Centre; and Grant Habermeil, Grant’s Service Centre. Absent: MSW Plastics, Business of the Year Over 10 Employees.
Lifetime achievement - Dodi Reid was presented with the 2019 Minto Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award on April 25 by chamber membership co-ordinator John Burgess. Photos by Patrick Raftis
Dodi Reid receives Lifetime Achievement Award opment and betterment of Minto, was presented to Dodi Reid at the chamber’s 2019 Community Achievement Award ceremony at the Harriston Legion. Chamber membership coordinator John Burgess said Reid has contributed to the community in many ways. “She has been involved in most of the organizations in Minto at one time or anoth-
By Patrick Raftis HARRISTON – An active local volunteer who initiated a massive effort to raise funds for overseas aid was presented with the 2019 Minto Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award on April 25. The award, which recognizes the lifetime contributions of those who have contributed to the growth, devel-
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Milestones - Milestones recognized at the Minto Chamber of Commerce 2019 Community Achievement Awards on April 25 included: from left: front, Town of Minto 20th anniversary deputy mayor Dave Turton, mayor George Bridge; LaunchIt Minto fifth anniversary Belinda Wick-Graham and Somer Antonoploulos; back, Wellington County councillor Ward 1 (Minto) Dave Anderson; Minto Chamber of Commerce 20 years Glen Hall, John Burgess. Photos by Patrick Raftis
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Centre Wellington representatives interested in starting youth action councils; and - met with Mayor George Bridge to talk about issues facing youth in Minto. MYAC member D.J. Campbell noted the council continues to work on creating youth space at LaunchIt Minto and that youth representatives now sit on the Minto Arts Council, Minto Chamber of Commerce and Cultural Roundtable. In addition, he pointed out, the group is involved in the town’s upcoming public art project. “We sponsored and are painting one of the Trendy Trains that will be in Palmerston,” this summer, he stated. In 2019 MYAC is plan-
ning to once again host outdoor movies in Harriston, Palmerston and Clifford. Donations will be accepted at the events with proceeds to Minto Mental Health. The group also plans to host a road hockey tournament in conjunction with Norwell in the fall and also host a Halloween event, resumé workshops and a board game night. During the presentation, the group urged council to consider installing a basketball court in Harriston and offered to be involved in strategic planning on youth-related matters. Acting CAO Chris Harrow advised council the MYAC recommendation for a basketball court will be considered through the town’s strategic
planning process and is “on the radar.” Deputy mayor Dave Turton, who chaired the meeting in the mayor’s absence, offered the group encouragement. “That’s really exciting to have that gold status and all that you have done. We’re very proud of you,” said Turton. “Keep up the good work.”
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The following is part of a series - My Father’s Heart in the 10 Commandments. My Father’s Heart in the Fourth Commandment Remember the Sabbath day. “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord
blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” (Exodus 20:8-11) No Rest A common ailment in today’s society is restlessness, or the inability to rest, relax, stay still or to just be quiet or calm. It usually springs from worry or boredom, so that you are moved into such a state of uneasiness that you need to be continuously moving, entertained or occupied. Unrest causes various physical illnesses. It also leads to exhaustion and is a breeding ground for moral weakness, making you susceptible to temptation. It often cultivates the sense of failure or loss, and frequently results in burnout. As a result you end up associating with people and practices which cause you to settle for far less than what you are
capable of or dreamed of becoming. Research by Cornell psychology professor James B. Maas shows that if you get less than eight hours of sleep a night, you are operating impaired - your alertness, productivity and creativity, along with your general health, are all affected. The benefits of resting are huge. A day or two off each week is essential to allow muscles, tendons and ligaments the time to repair themselves. Growth actually occurs during down time, not during workouts, and research supports the theory that the human immune response is at risk when overworking or over-training occurs. For example, overtrained athletes or avid exercisers commonly suffer from ailments such as the common
cold. Rest I, your heavenly Father, am calling you to embrace the benefits of my rest. Set aside days or seasons of respite, and cease from all labour. Set these times apart as sacred, times consecrated to me and dedicated to your restoration. They are holy times, they are my times and they are your times. I, your heavenly Father, rested on the seventh day and I blessed it, setting it apart from all other days. Follow therefore my example and set apart also the seventh day, or the sixth day, or whatever other day you need to set aside. Therein you will be made whole again. Therein you will know tranquillity of spirit. Therein you will rest, relax and be still. Therein I, your
Father, will bring contentment to your spirit. Therein you will be curiously awakened and composed. Therein I myself will realign your state of being. I, your father, will become your amusement and your sole pursuit. In my rest you will become whole and invigorated again, for therein is your source of moral muscle, which makes you impervious to evil enticement. It will nurture your sense of achievement and make you feel triumphant again. You will be renewed and enabled to connect again with people and practices which cause you to rise to be and do what you are gifted to be and do and what you have always dreamed of becoming and doing. Muscles, tendons and ligaments will repair themselves. Your immune systems will be
restored. Your ability to function will be enhanced and your alertness, productivity and creativity will be heightened. You will be whole again. You will live again! Above all this, cultivate the spirit of rest. Establish that your intimate relationship with me, your heavenly Father, is your core; it is your first and your most important calling. Embrace my presence within and cherish me above – everything. I will be your breath and your life, so that everything you are and all you do springs out of what I am in you. In this state there is no tension. In this state there is no striving. All that you are and do flows out of rest in me. I myself am your portion. My yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Clifford Lions Club coordinates local road clean-up By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - April 22 was Earth Day and the Clifford Lions Club marked the occasion with its spring road cleanup.
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Clean-up crew - Clifford Lions and volunteers cleaned a section of roadway north of Clifford on April 22 for Earth Day. From left: Sheila Campbell, Faye Binkley, Judy Worsley, Hunter Leith, Chayse Leith, Werner Rodde and Margaret Penfound. Submitted photo “The weather was perfect and we are proud of our little stretch of clean highway that
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By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD - The Clifford Rotary Club and the Clifford and District Horticultural Society annually team up to present Trees and Quackers each spring in the Rotary Park in Clifford. On April 27, rubber ducks were released into Coon Creek and floated to the finish line to be caught in the net. Nine ducks were declared winners with a first prize of $200 going to Carolyn LeMay. Gerald Hattle, Earle Kavelman, Vic Palmer, Al Rams, Adam Squires, Nathan Coulas and William VanSickle each won $75 and the “most considerate duck” earned $75 for Clodagh Mullan. Earlier attendees planted seedlings in the park and took some home to plant as well. The horticultural society will be hosting a plant and bake sale on May 10 at the Rotary Memorial Pavilion. The Rotarians meet Tuesdays and are always on the lookout for members.
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4th LINE RECONSTRUCTION PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
The Township of Mapleton has awarded the reconstruction of the 4th Line project to Steed and Evans Limited. The limits of the project area generally from Yatton Sideroad to 250 metres east of Yatton Sideroad. The work is planned to tentatively begin in early June and includes full reconstruction of the roadway including removal and replacement of the road base, widening the road platform & shoulders, replacement of all driveway & road culverts and ditch improvements (along the south side). A Public information session is planned to present details of the road reconstruction to local residents and answers questions related to what is being proposed. Representatives of the Township, the Project Engineers, and the Contractor will be in attendance.
DATE: Thursday May 9, 2019 LOCATION: 4th Line – Near Yatton SR TIME: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Club help - The Optimist Club of Moorefield held its annual Empowerment Day Fundraiser (Hypnotist and Dinner) on April 12. With pre-budgeted funds and proceeds from this event, the club was able to donate $2,500 to Drayton Heights Public School in support of its Empowerment Day event. From left: Drayton Heights students Ashley Peppler, Sophie Beyer, Amy Kabbes and Keely Franklin, with Moorefield Optimist Club president Jeremy Culling and Landon Culling. Submitted photo
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CLIFFORD – For nearly two decades Ivy Leith and members of her family have been making sure many residents of this village are able to keep up with the local news. Leith, the Wellington Advertiser’s longest-serving carrier, was set to retire at the end of April from a job she’s faithfully carried out each week since May of 2002. Leith actually began delivering newspapers, and flyers prior to that, working first with the Hanover Post. She and her husband Charles owned a food service business at the time, and with nine children, they felt delivery could be a family affair. “We did the whole town at that time,” she recalls. Leith joined the Advertiser delivery staff after a short break from working for the Post. Currently she delivers about 142 papers, including a full complement of advertising flyers. It’s enough to fill the large wagon she pulls twice over, with Leith making the trip each Thursday morning and her granddaughter Michaela Casemore delivering the rest after school.
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It’s a trip she has made through all kinds of conditions, including “the cold weather and the snow. “You’ve got to get out there no matter what,” she said. Did she ever miss a week? “Never – I went no matter what.” A week before her last scheduled deliveries, Leith said she was giving up the route reluctantly, due to health issues.
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CLIFFORD - The Town of Minto and the Clifford Downtown Revitalization Committee are hosting what organizers hope is the first of many Newcomers’ Welcome Receptions in Clifford on May 7. will reception The take place at the Clifford Community Hall from 6:30 to 8pm. The family-friendly event will provide newcomers to Clifford and area the opportunity to meet each other and some of the locals, as well as learn more about the community. Attendees may also enjoy some local food and beverages and take
home a well-stocked welcome package thanks to contributions from local businesses and groups. A similar event was held in Palmerston in 2018 and, after the success of that event, the Clifford community decided to host a welcome reception as well, organizers note in a press release. The Clifford Downtown Revitalization Committee took responsibility for the project led by Vic Palmer who is the volunteer Clifford Welcome Program coordinator. The purpose of this event is to allow residents who
have moved to Minto within the past year or so to meet fellow newcomers to Clifford and to discover more about the community. There will also be an opportunity to meet and have questions answered by Minto Mayor George Bridge and various council members, along with economic development staff and Clifford business owners and community groups. To RSVP in advance or for more details connect with business and economic manager Belinda Wick-Graham at 519-338-2511 ext. 241 or belinda@town.minto.on.ca.