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Friday, March 30, 2012

Council likes idea of processing plant but leery of water usage by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here appears sympathetic to a proposal for a food processing plant that would feed people in the Third World - but it wants its rules and regulations followed, too. Representatives of Christian Aid Ministries of Waterloo were at council on March 13 to apply for a zone change for lands in Moorefield. The group wants to put a food processing plant into an old hardware and building supply store. The two adjoining parcels are located at 16 Maudsley Street and Parkview Drive. County planner Mark Van Patter, working on behalf of the township, told council such plants require a zone change. The group plans to dehydrate vegetables, package and then send them overseas to feed the poor. He added the rezoning application includes permitting a Christian bookstore. Van Patter said in a written report to council he and chief building official David Kopp met with the applicants in late January. He offered the following information about the proposal: - about 200 gallons of water used per day; - about 4,000 to 7,000 pounds of vegetables processed per day; - hours of operation with volunteers cutting vegetables would be 8am to 1pm;

- dehydration would take place 8:30am to 4:30pm; - 30 to 60 volunteers at the plant between Monday and Friday; - waste water from washing vegetables goes into a separating basin and then to the storm sewer system; - chopped vegetables would be shredded and dehydrated; - they would then be packed into two kilogram bags and shipped; and - the dehydration unit is fairly small and would be located in the main building at the northwest corner, away from neighbouring homes. Van Patter added the book store would be in the former Harron’s Rona store, as would the head office. Van Patter said proposed renovations to the main building include demolishing 8,000 square feet and adding another 12,000 square feet. The small leans and the built-in highway trailer along the south lot line would be removed. The narrow shed west of the main building would be removed, and the applicants planned to do some grading. Van Patter said meat and food processing ventures are specifically prohibited in township bylaws in order to give councils a say in any of those types of businesses. He said his main concern is the water usage. Councillor Mike Downey said he would like a better Continued on page 3

Gator gang - This American alligator from Exotic Critter Tales in Guelph was a big hit at Alma Public School’s annual Eco Fair on March 24. From left are: Riley Rickert, 7, of Alma, Rachel Forbes, 8, of Parker, Jasmin Adams of the Halton Peel Biodiversity Network, and Abby Litzen, 8, of Alma. See page 12 for an additional photo. photo by David Meyer

Lone Mapleton employee on ‘Sunshine List’ by Chris Daponte WELLINGTON CTY. - Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North have become the last municipalities in Wellington County to have an employee included on the province’s annual “Sunshine List.”

On March 23, the Ministry of Finance released its annual list of public sector employees who received a 2011 salary over $100,000 before taxes, as well as their total taxable benefits. Province wide, the list has grown 10% over the past year

Peter Wiebe, 23, of St. Clements, was taken to Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus and soon air lifted to St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto. The passenger, Cody B. Foster, 23, also of St. Clements, was transferred to Hamilton General Hospital. The Cadillac driver, 78-year-old Charles Dillon of Port Elgin, was taken to Groves and then transferred to Hamilton General Hospital. All injuries were considered serious. Cadillac passenger Marie Dillon was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Dr. John Vanderkooy. A West Region OPP Technical Collision Investigator responded to assist with the investigation. The roadway was closed while investigators tried to determine the events that led to the crash.

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MAPLETON TWP. - A woman is dead following a crash here on March 25 at about 10:40pm. Dead is Marie Dillon, 79, of Port Elgin. OPP Constable Mark Cloes reported that county OPP officers were called to a collision on County Road 8, southeast of Drayton. County OPP officers and members of the Mapleton Fire Department attended to the collision at the intersection of County Roads 8 and 12. Investigation revealed a 1995 Chevy cavalier with two occupants was travelling south on County Road 12. A 2005 Cadillac carrying two occupants was travelling west on County Road 8. The Chevy cavalier entered into the intersection and struck the Cadillac broadside. The Chevy driver, Travis

and has quadrupled in size since 2003. Municipal employees in northern Wellington County on the list for the first time include: - Minto director of public services Norm Fisk, $101,094; - Mapleton clerk/CAO

High tech on the farm - Minister of Agriculture Ted McMeekin, right, toured Clovermead Farms near Drayton on March 23 with co-owner Korb Whale, left, and Biogas Association president Dan Jones.

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by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Bruce, Deb and Korb Whale hosted the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs at their Clovermead Farms on March 23 and Ted McMeekin was impressed with the way their biogas project could solve some of Ontario’s power supply woes. Nearly two dozen people, including a group from Austria toured the project that cost over $1 million but will supply 500kw of electric power by using methane from cow manure and other organic materials. The project can also provide a source of good fertilizer, and could even eventually reduce the use of landfills as organic waste from cities comes to the countryside. The provincial government has apparently been so impressed with the results that payments for biogas power generation was not reduced,

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even as the government cut payments for wind and solar power in the past week. “I believe,” said McMeekin, as executive coordinator Jennifer Green of the Agrienergy Producers Association of Ontario cited all the benefits of the project. Korb Whale noted, “There’s a lot of people complaining about green energy [wind turbines and solar projects].” McMeekin replied, “I’m with you.” The project has been underway at the Whale Farm since the spring of 2010, Korb Whale said in an interview. He said the technology is based on something very rural: the cow. Or, rather, the cow’s stomach. Those stomachs produce methane gas. The idea behind the project is to harness that gas for power The technology is tank systems that act just like cows’ stomachs. They produce gas Continued on page 3

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Children are introduced children ages 2 to 4 and devel- to a wide variety of musical Festive fun - Students at Music for Young Children enjoy a ops listening awareness, fine scales, tonal and rhythm patChristmas concert every year. submitted photo motor skills, social interaction, terns and instruments that help confidence and attention span. to stimulate musical growth. paper mittens for five happy spring. Of course, special holi- Children can easily attend with Each child participates at his or practices. The mittens were days are incorporated into Ms. a grandparent or caregiver, plus her own level. To find out more placed on the studio wall in the Tanis’ MYC classes, such as siblings can attend the class as about Pups and to view class township indicates there is . videos visit themusicclass.com well. under stress - A report to the Canada Music Week, Parks shape of the 5 Olympic rings. workSunshine to be donekeyboard in Mapleton parks, includingsuccess the Kinsmen The The ultimate of any When the rings were com- Christmas, Valentine’s Day and much Park in Drayton. photo by David Meyer plete students enjoyed an Easter. Theme days are program is geared towards MYC program lies behind the children ages 3½ and 4; the teacher and Ms. Tanis is no Olympics music class. This planned as well. Throughout the year her Sunbeam keyboard program exception to that rule. It’s obvipast year Ms. Tanis encouraged the students not only to prac- students participate in a toward ages 5 and 6; and the ous she is an enthusiastic tice but also to think of others, Christmas concert, and a spring Moonbeam keyboard program teacher who cares a great deal by practicing for pennies. Once recital and have the option to is for ages 7 through 9. All for her students. inte- mended “Their struggles my the pennies were all collected participate in the Palmerston three keyboard changes at all are townby David programs Meyer creative TWP. movement, struggles,” she states. “And they were donated to Camp Canada Music Week Festival grate parks, except for the relaMAPLETON - It all ship rhythm, singing, music theory tively their triumphs are equally triand the Drayton Music comes Bucko, for burn victims. new Wallace Cumming down to money. andWhen composition for parent and Park umphant for me.” For the upcoming year she Festival. in Alma and the ABC councillors here conchild in the a weekly one-hour ses- ParkFor more information visit “Children are so receptive sidered is planning two new incentives; in Drayton. minutes from the sion. www.myc.com, a “Tree of Thanks” incentive to music that it makes sense to township’s In all the otheremail parks,tanisthe parks, culture and Participating in ona March MYC equipment cowan.myc@sympatico.ca is obsolete. Thator around Thanksgiving time and use this medium to spark their recreation committee class “a large part” of the call 519-638-5715. a “Seed Incentive” in the creativity and develop their 13, the helps report children elicited a develop couple includes Kinsmen Play Park in Drayton. Future stars? - The Drayton Girl Guides (top) and Brownies and of questions about cash. Lynch told the committee Public works director Larry Sparks (above) recently visited the Drayton Festival Theatre. The girls had an informational tour and also got to “get ready” in the Lynch reported to the commit- he was working on private partdressing rooms and “perform” on stage. They also learned about tee what he has recommended nerships, for equipment and the historyFITNESS of the theatre andTHE foundWHOLE it interesting that one part of for this year’s township budget. everything that could be fixed. FOR FAMILY That includes a new floor for The committee noted Lynch the building was onceand used6as a jail. submitted photo 1 Year Month Memberships the PMD Arena auditorium, had budgeted $50,000 for the 12 Visit and Day Passes Available board replacement around the next five years to upgrade Full Co-ed Gym, 30 Minute Circuit ice surface, and roofing work the Moorefield Park and the Kinsmen Play Park in Drayton. Classes for All Ages, Personal Training that was not done last year. Women’s Community Lenten Breakfast Councillor Andy Knetsch As well, Lynch told the 89 Wellington St. S., DRAYTON Reformed Church, committee the ring road at the asked Lynch if $50,000 over N0G Drayton 1P0, (519) 638-2100 74 Wellington Street, Drayton front of the arena could be left the next five years will be www.bodyworksdrayton.ca for 2013, and be done with the enough money to do all the Tuesday, April 3, 2012 bodyworks@execulink.com work needed. repaving of the parking lot. 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Harron’s Rona site to become processing plant? FROM PAGE ONE explanation of the amount of water to be used. John Martin, of RR2 Morriston, is the spokesman for the Christian Aid Ministries of Waterloo. He said his group is copying the operation of Ontario Christian Gleaners, of Cambridge. He said he is “not comfortable” being locked in to a water use agreement. When Downey asked why, Martin said it is because water use might depend on the dirtiness of the vegetables being processed. Mayor Bruce Whale said it is possible the group could recycle the water it uses “if we give you a target.” He explained the concern is more about water going into the system. If the business uses up too much of the septic system, it cuts down on other development opportunities and makes running the sewage lagoon system more expensive. Martin said his group has not explored those concerns yet. Van Patter said he wonders “if the applicants can do more homework.” He suggested the group should get the details on water. “Otherwise it’s difficult for council to get a handle on it.” Public works director Larry Lynch said if it is just soil in the water, the group might be able to send it to a storm ditch. But, he added, he wants to be sure where it is going to run, and suggested an engineer might be able to help determine that. Lynch said at this point, he is not even sure from which building the water would be leaving. He had concerns with

Farmers tell minister about biogas benefits FROM PAGE ONE that is collected in a bubble. That gas is refined and sent to generators that produce clean and direct power that can be placed into the grid with no other intermediate steps. Whale noted it can actually improve the quality of the power going into the grid. The other positive is that it can be shut down when power is not needed. Wind and solar can be produced only when wind is blowing or the sun is shining. A few weeks ago, Ontario paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to the United States to take extra power that was being generated because it was sunny and windy. It had even shut down other generation sites because there was so much extra power. Whale said with biogas, if power is not needed, the generators can simply be turned off until there is demand for hydro. For a full report on the Whale biogas project, see this week’s Wellington Advertiser.

the asphalt there, and his concerns are “not just water for washing, but for discharge.” Van Patter told Martin the township appears to have no problem with the proposal, but has concerns about the water. Councillor Neil Driscoll asked if there is a private well on the property. He noted if the group had its own well, it would not strain the water system. But clerk Patty Sinnamon said that well was likely decommissioned because it is in the Moorefield study area and everyone was forced to tie into the municipal water and sewer system. Whale said if the water volume being used is close to Van Patter’s report, it might be okay, but going well over that is not. “That may be the stickler,”

Whale said. “We’re in support of what you do.” Lynch said the storm sewer empties into a creek, but, “ultimately, we want to know where the water is going.” As for the bookstore that is not permitted in an industrial zone, Downey noted Harron’s Rona also sold books. Van Patter, too, saw that as a minor issue. Whale said council should focus on the main part of the application for now, but Downey said it might be easiest to get the book store issue out of the way. Sinnamon said the zoning for it would have to be site specific. Council then deferred the issue until it receives more information on the water issues. Councillor Jim Curry was absent.

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With the federal budget coming and unlikely to make anyone happy, perhaps it is time to drop our focus on Ontario and its hopeless leadership for now, and focus on Ottawa and its hopeless problems. The ruling Conservative Party makes us uneasy. Not for reasons that have sent vicious letters to editors across the nation. Stephen Harper is a symptom, not the problem. We pondered for a while why it is that he fills so many with bile. We suspect he studied the Liberal Party during its years in power and behaves as its leaders did. Who has behaved more arrogantly? Harper or Pierre Trudeau? In March: jump ball. It is said those who forget history are condemned to repeat it. We know a half century ago, politicians stood for something. Lester B. Pearson actually offered Canadians ideas. But since then? Even Peter C. Newman, a fan, we suggest, of Trudeau, lamented that after he got a majority government in the 1970s he spent years doing nothing. Only after the Joe Clark defeat did he do anything memorable - and we still question the wisdom of repatriating the constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The first almost destroyed Canada, and the second is on track to finish the job. It was during our perusal of the coverage of the federal NDP choosing Thomas Mulcair as its leader on the weekend that brought into focus the problems we all face. We read pages of prose and not once did we see a mention of policy. The NDP is now about power - and how to get it. How can it supplant Harper? How can it move from the far left and take the centre? Those are also the issues the Liberal Party of Canada faces, and its diehards probably still believe all it will take is a charismatic leader to haul them to the Promised Land. Sadly, no mention about what those folks will do if they get power. Presumably, because they are in the centre, they will do some things that are okay with most of us. But what those “somethings” are is a complete mystery. Sadly, we Canadians don’t ask them. Harper and his Conservatives are no better. The only policies we hear mentioned by them is to keep the economic system from collapse (well, duhhhhh) and to react against Liberal policies of the past by getting rid of them (ie. - the long gun registry). Where is the nation building? Re-thinking buying airplanes? Where are policies that can lead Canada into the 22nd century? Where are the serious debates on vital issues of our times - like what we have to do to stop our multi-nationals from sending good Canadian jobs to India, China and the Third World. What are we going to do about a seemingly endless cost for public services? It is estimated 55 per cent of our employment pay goes to government workers, who produce nothing that contributes to the gross domestic product. Can we continue to do that? Where is the debate? Pick an issues and a side. Please. Among the attacks on Harper are charges he uses nasty American tactics to win. That is true. But why, except that they work? The United States has been running downhill since the 1960s. The top country in the world does not suddenly collapse all at once. It happens over decades, and those years are mounting. The hair ball candidates coughed up by the two major American parties for the past 50 years demonstrate it is a short while before they re-elect a Nero, and they will fiddle while everything around them barbecues. Canada seems happy to follow right along. Harper leaves no obvious successor, either. We have heard solid conservative voters who used to ask themselves of candidates (usually male) “Is he sound?” Meaning does he have good common sense to make correct choices on our behalf. Lately, those people are staying home, or holding their noses when voting. Canada desperately needs real, old fashioned debate and policies. All it is getting is attack ads, sound bites and social media. None will solve problems; they guarantee things will get worse. David Meyer

by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here are unwilling to sell off a road allowance to permit two housing lots well off a county road near Glen Allan. Council voted 2-1 against a recommendation by clerk Patty Sinnamon to declare a portion of Sideroad 16 surplus to the needs of the municipality. The defeat of that motion leaves Tim Martin’s plans for two housing lots at the end of that unopened road allowance in limbo. Sideroad 16 runs north off County Road 45 to the west side of Glen Allan (just east of County Road 11) and it looks like a farmer’s lane, because that is what it is currently being used for - even though the township maintains it. There is a decades-old plan of subdivision to the north, along the Conestogo River. The road, however, acts as a farmer’s land and turns abruptly to the west into a farmhouse. Martin’s proposed two lots are hundreds of yards north of that. The land is Part of Lot 4, Concession 4. The township maintains the part of Sideroad 16 leading to the farmhouse. The rest, towards the subdivision, is a field belonging to homeowner

and farmer Carl Foell. To create the lots, Martin has to merge several lots proposed long ago because they are too small to meet current standards for septic systems. His other difficulty is those lots do not have any road frontage - another firm rule in the township for being able to build a house. Council considered the issue earlier in the year but wanted a legal opinion on the best way to proceed. Sinnamon said in her report that she has discussed the issue with public works director Larry Lynch, who agrees the unopened road allowance has no value to the township as it currently exists. It is open part way and is the access to the Foell farm. Sinnamon said Martin has two options open to him. One is to request the township to formally open the road by bylaw. As with any other developer, Martin would have to cover the cost to bring those roads to municipal standards - hardly worthwhile to him or council for two house lots. Sinnamon said in her report “council should consider the long-term maintenance costs of the road to service only two residences.” She said the second option,

and the one recommended by staff, is to declare the lands to be surplus and transfer them to Martin. She noted that even then, Martin would require a minor variance before proceeding with the homes. Sinnamon said the policy of offering surplus land to abutting landowners was dropped by the province in 2006, but in any case, Foell had indicated he had no desire to buy the road. Martin’s two house lots sit so one is located to the north of the other. The unopened portion of Sideroad 16 is 66 feet wide. Councillors noted earlier it would be easiest to close that entire portion of the road but also noted it is doubtful Foell would be interested in losing his township road maintenance. Further, the township has been spending money on it. Plus, councillors have noted Foell would need to have an agreement in place to cover maintenance of what could become a driveway. If the township decided to sell the portion beyond Foell’s driveway, the two lot owners would need a right of way agreement. Besides those considerations, township plows have a tough time cleaning the current open portion of

the road because there is little room to turn around in what is essentially a driveway. The subdivision is one of several in the municipality left over from the mid-1800s, and the only reason council is considering the issue is because Martin’s lots were been legally created years ago. When council considered the report, councillor Neil Driscoll said as far as he is concerned it is still not an option to turn the road over to Martin. Mayor Bruce Whale said it is an option, but he suspected the township would face a legal challenge from Foell. Driscoll said there are issues with frontage on County Road 45. Whale said that would mean building a laneway, which is not as big a concern as the problems for the township plows making a turn in the narrow road. When Whale called the vote to sell the road, councillor Mike Downey was in favour, but councillors Driscoll and Andy Knetsch were opposed and the motion was lost. Councillor Jim Curry was absent. Whale said the issue would now return to staff and perhaps council can bring in a lawyer to discuss the legal issues involved in the proposal.

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Drayton Farm Show celebrates 31 years by Kelly Waterhouse DRAYTON - The Drayton Farm Show has become a family tradition and organizers believe that is because the twoday event remains authentic in its focus and commitment to being a true agricultural event. “There are no Sham-Wows, no Kitchen Magicians, just farm stuff,” said show chairman Glenn Dobben, who added they have turned down requests from exhibitors “when they really didn’t get the concept of the Drayton Farm Show.” The 2012 show, hosted by the Drayton Kinsmen, is April 4 and 5 at the PMD Arena in Drayton from 11am to 10pm. Admission is $3 and $1 of every admission is donated to Cystic Fibrosis research as well as other projects run by the Kinsmen throughout the year. Now in its 31st year, the rural agribusiness showcase draws more than 2,000 visitors in two days, from Wellington County and beyond. More than 130 exhibitors are participating, featuring a wide range of products and services.

“We currently have a waiting list of over 40 vendors that would like into our show but we try not to duplicate, which gives us a better variety of agricultural exhibits,” Dobben explained. “It helps a lot that several of the Drayton Kinsmen Club members are farmers or in the agriculture business.” Keeping current is one of the features Dobben appreciates about the show’s growing list of exhibitors. “Agriculture changes on a daily basis, with new technology, new equipment, better and faster ways that we could never have imagined just a few years ago,” Dobben said. “Who knew that cows sleeping on beds would give you more milk and that a satellite would tell you where and when to plant, or that certain feeds allows you to get your hogs and chickens to market in record time, enabling your farm to be more profitable?” The knowledge of exhibitors year after year impresses show organizers, and that is Continued on next page

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up on a farm in the county. “They recognize the need to give back to one’s community and do it very well,” Dobben said, noting the event is not just staffed by Kinsmen, but also local students, Rotary Club members and parents supporting minor hockey. Dobben hopes non farmers will attend, too, noting there are displays, information booths and educational opportunities for everyone. “The entire community gets together in the spring [for this event],” he said. “Sometimes this is the only time you may see an individual, for as soon as field work starts, farming becomes a 24/7 job. The Drayton Farm Show brings everyone together.”

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Souvenir tractor as much a part of farm show as the real thing by Kelly Waterhouse DRAYTON - Some traditions never get old - like the Drayton Farm Show’s souvenir toy tractor, a coveted collectible that has become a sense of pride for many toy collectors since the show began. Just ask Rick Becker, this year’s volunteer toy tractor committee chairman, who is enjoying his role, which includes choosing and customizing the make and model of toy tractor that his fellow Drayton Kinsmen will sell. “I had to pick a tractor out of so many different ones out there, and then I had to come up with ways to detail it and make it our own,” Becker said, explaining that working with a professional toy parts shop was interesting and made the process less daunting. The finished product will be a customized 1/16 scale John Deere 730, complete with grader blade, front and rear lights, hand painting, custom box and decal. Becker isn’t sure exactly how to explain the sentimental attachment to toy tractors. “Some buy it because they can relate to it, because maybe they owned a real one in the past,” he said. The cost of the 2012 toy tractors is $100. Order forms are available at www.draytonkinsmen.ca. Send a copy of the form and cheque payable to Kinsmen Club of Drayton c/o Rick Becker, Box 157, Drayton, ON, N0G 1P0.

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Attending farm show also means helping others - through Kinsmen Club by Chris Daponte DRAYTON - Every year thousands flock to the Drayton Farm Show at the PMD Arena. Generally, they are seeking information, looking to purchase something or just going

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Gold medalists - Mapleton’s Ben Strauss, back row, centre, helped capture the five pin mixed bowling gold medal at the recent Ontario Winter games. The team, representing the Grand River zone, also includes, front row, from left: Melissa Schneider, Kelsey Schoular, and coach Fred Clarke. Back: Connor Groot and Derek Klomp. submitted photo

Township approves tenders for equipment, road work through a ‘proposed budget’ by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Councillors here have approved a series of tenders that public works director Larry Lynch says will save taxpayers money - even though the township has not yet approved its entire budget. Lynch brought council several recommendations for sidewalks, equipment and the supply of road materials. The first was to supply 20,000 tonnes of annual maintenance gravel. The Murray Group was the low bidder at $213,400. The high bid was Cox Construction Limited of Guelph at $246,000. Lynch said he had no problem supporting the low bid. He said there was some concerns with the quality Murray Group provided recently, but tests of that gravel showed it meets the required standards, and Centre Wellington Township also approved that gravel. “They did their due diligence,” Lynch said of Murray Group. Lynch explained the main focus for material placement will be gravel roads within the boundaries of County Roads

11, 86, 9 and 109. Lynch noted the budget estimate for the gravel was $215,000. Sidewalks Council awarded the tender for sidewalks and curb repair at $96,500 (all figures rounded off) to Berlin Concrete Limited, of Kitchener. The budget was $100,000 and the high bid was $185,000, with seven companies bidding. “The 2012 proposed sidewalk repair program is intended to address random sidewalk slap repair outside the downtown core, in the village of Drayton,” Lynch said in his written report. He added it is also to “address enhanced corner ramping at all Drayton intersections while replacing concrete pedestrian areas around the concession booth at the Drayton Kinsmen Ball Park.” Lynch said there was “a lot of interest this year” in the work and added the winning company is owned by the son of a contractor that had done the same work for the past three years. Lynch also noted, “There was considerable savings

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“Bowl for Kids 2012 campaign” and all of you who sponsored a bowler or gave generous donations, in cash and in kind and the super door prizes. To Roger & Ivan Lawrence at Mount Forest Bowling Centre, always the gracious hosts and Jim Hunter, Brenmar Transit without whose generosity we could not profitably run the school challenge. Because of all of you we raised $61,000. We are ever indebted to you and trust you had fun helping us surpass our goal. Please accept this as your invitation to attend our Awards breakfast April 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Savoury Thyme Eatery, 32 Elora St., Harriston. Please call 519-323-4273 to let us know how many will be attending, from your group, by April 13.

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Moving right along - Spike, an African spurred tortoise, is relatively young at age 13. He made the acquaintance of Matthew Elst, 15, of Alma, at Alma Public School’s annual Eco Fair on March 24. Spike can expect to live centuries and if he does, he will weigh around 300 pounds. All the animals are from Exotic Critter Tales of Guelph, and most of them were rescued. photo by David Meyer

in sending [the tenders] out early.” That caused councillor Neil Driscoll to wonder how it was council could approve the tenders when it has not yet approved its township budget. “How can we pass and approve these when we don’t have the money in place?” he wondered. Mayor Bruce Whale agreed, and suggested in the future council should set its budget by January. Lynch said he understands Driscoll’s apprehension, but noted his report cites a “proposed budget.” Driscoll said, “So, you’ve covered us?” Whale agreed such approvals are not the way council would want to do business all the time. But Lynch pointed out, “I had direction to get tenders out early this year.” Council then approved the sidewalks and cure tender award. Asphalt Council also approved a tender for the supply, placement and compaction of asphalt, won by The Murray Group, at $339,450. The highest of the four bids was Cox, at $404,300. Lynch’s report said the paving program includes: - Sideroad 12, from Concession 12 to 700 metres west; - Concession 8, Sideroad 12 to the Moorefield village limit; - Concession 4, west of County Road 10 to 2.7km west; and - the Drayton municipal parking lot. Lynch said asphalt was up slightly, “primarily because of oil costs and costs for transportation.” He said the paving is part of his five-year roads plan. Dust control Council split its tenders for dust control this year. That is the supply, delivery and application of HL4 calcium-magnesium chloride on township gravel roads. He recommended 552976 Ontario Limited of Stoney Point, be awarded part of a contract with a bid of $90,125, and Da lee Dust Control be awarded a full contract for $53,250. Councillors wondered why two companies were being considered. Lynch said the Stoney Point Company’s total supply would

actually cost $47,100, and he was not recommending the full amount of its bid. Lynch explained in his report that company has been supplying the township for several years, but staff is concerned with the performance of its liquid brine equivalent solution on the township’s gravel roads. He said that material requires a double application to achieve the 35% equivalent of the calcium-magnesium chloride, and there is concern wet spring weather washes away considerable product before it can penetrate gravel. He said last year there were numerous dust complaints throughout the summer the township has not received in other years. He said he divided the tender for comparison purposes because “it makes no sense to me to put brine solution on if it’s not working. It works, fine - sometimes. Last year, it didn’t.” Rubber tire roller The Murray Group was awarded a tender to supply the township will a rubber tire compactor that can be hauled behind its grader. Council had considered bids several months ago, but the best bid was $1,000 over the budget price and was rejected. Lynch asked at that time if councillors knew of anyone else who builds them. He said councillors did, and “The Murray Group obviously has a lot of ability in fabricating.” He asked council to accept the Murray Group bid of $10,000 because he wants to be using the roller by May. Company officials have already looked at the equipment they will have to connect with the roller. Lynch also provided some road facts for council: - 156km of gravel roads in Mapleton, and 10.1km of earth roads; - the annual cost for gravel on those roads is estimated at $240,000 this year; and - dust control is another $120,000. Councillors heard the roller helps keep roads in good condition longer. When councillor Neil Driscoll asked about the number of gravel roads, Lynch wryly noted some do not have much gravel on them. Council approved the tender.

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