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Council defers water tower style selection pending peer review By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council has deferred discussion on a proposed $3-million water tower project until a report on a peer review of the township’s wastewater capacity expansion project is completed. At a special meeting on May 15, council was presented with a report on the water tower project from CAO Manny Baron, who requested council provide direction on the type of tower staff should focus on. On May 8, council received information from two suppliers on possible tower designs. Three options were presented, one for glass fuse style and two for composite-style tanks. At the May 15 meeting, council was provided with a review of the options by CIMA Canada Inc. In his report, Baron noted a capital allocation of $3,034,000 to fund the construction of the water tower was set in the 2018 budget. “We are nearing the
engineering portion of the project and staff would like council’s direction on which model of tower we would like to move forward with,” Baron stated. “Until we decide on a tower and get preliminary engineering, it is difficult to say what the exact cost will be, however, according to our 2018 capital budget we are planning on investing $3,034,000.” Mayor Neil Driscoll said, “We know we have to do an elevated water tower design because our main focus or goal is to increase pressure. Our water capacity is there; it’s to gain pressure.” Councillor Lori Woodham questioned if council should even proceed with the tower project at this time. “Do we have to go ahead with the water tower?” she asked. “We’re struggling with our water, wastewater and what prices I’ve seen, it’s a lot of money - money that could be shifted over and let’s get our water and waste water capacity going, getting our building permits going,
getting our tax revenue coming back in again and then maybe shift over and do the water tower.” “It’s an excellent question,” said Driscoll Baron said there are contingency plans if the water tower does not get erected. “If there is a fire in the industrial portion there is a risk obviously,” noted public works director Sam Mattina, who added there are some areas of Drayton, including the PMD arena, where water pressure “is a little bit less than desired.” “Does it have to be all or nothing?” asked Woodham, who wondered if there were any interim solutions council could consider. Driscoll suggested deferring the motion entirely might be wise. “We have a peer review for our wastewater system and I agree with you, I think that there’s some big costs possibly coming to Mapleton and we don’t know if we can afford one or the other or any,” said the mayor.
Touch a Truck - ABOVE: Drayton resident Grayson Burt was all smiles when he sat in the Floradale Feed Mill truck at the Mapleton Splash Pad Committee’s Touch a Truck event on May 26. RIGHT: Drayton
Kinettes who co-chaired the Touch a Truck event, posing on a Mapleton Township vehicle, are from left: Erica Klaassen, Paula Holzamer and Sasha Shannon. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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Jacinda Schieck recognized for life-saving actions By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – A young Palmerston woman has been recognized by township council and St. John Ambulance for her quick actions credited with saving a child from drowning last summer. Jacinda Schieck was presented with a recognition plaque from Mapleton, as well as a Lifesaving Certificate from St. John Ambulance at the May 22 council meeting. “It is my pleasure to acknowledge Jacinda for her quick and selfless efforts on June 23,” said Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson. He explained Drayton station firefighters were called that evening for a “10-yearold male with vital signs absent - possible drowning.” “While the majority of the fire department were still dealing with the aftermath of the downtown flooding in Drayton,” Richardson explained, the station’s rescue vehicle headed, with a crew of six, to the incident at a residence west of the village on Wellington Road 8. “En route they were
Life saver - The quick actions of Palmerston resident Jacinda Schieck are credited with saving the life of 10-year-old Anthony Janzen at a pool party last summer. She was recognized at the May 22 Mapleton council meeting. From left: Wellington OPP Inspector Scott Lawson, Janzen, Schieck and Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson. Photo by Patrick Raftis updated that the child was now breathing a bit,” the chief added. In a statement nominating Schieck for the Lifesaving Certificate, Drayton resident Calvin Martin said a group of children were at the home
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one.” At the end of the evening the last few boys awaiting rides home were using the hot tub, then went down to the pool for one last jump. When Martin realized one of the youths, Anthony, was in trouble, he jumped into the pool, which is eight feet deep, and pulled him out. “Jacinda, realizing the party was over, had gone into the house to get a few things together to head home,” Martin recalled in his statement. “She heard my yelling and came running out. I was able to get Anthony up on my shoulder and I had him on the pool deck when she got there. There was not a sign of life in him. He was gone; his colour was grey. She started compressions/CPR immediately and took command of the situation.” While Fletcher called 911 and Martin contacted Anthony’s parents, Schieck worked at reviving the youth, who was conscious by the time paramedics arrived. “The paramedics estimated that we were within 20
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“I’d really like to know what kind of system do we have to put in for our wastewater treatment plant, because then I’d feel more comfortable as a councillor saying, ‘Okay, this is what we should do,’ because you raise a good question - maybe we can’t afford both.” Driscoll added, “Honestly we have to find out are we going to get some grants? What are the chances of us getting in front of some (cabinet) ministers again for these projects?” Councillor Michael Martin agreed council should wait to make the decision on the tower style. “I, for the life of me,
would like to see some numbers before we decide,” said Martin. He also lamented the lack of potential bidders for the project, regardless of which style is chosen. “Whether it’s the composite or the glass fuse, it’s essentially one guy. We’re going to be sole sourcing it,” Martin stated. “It’s insane to me that this kind of dollar value is thrown around and there’s no competition for the project. Driscoll said, “I hate to pick a style before I even know if funds are available to buy anything.” Council agreed to defer further consideration of the water tower report until after the peer review is pre-
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Kinsmen celebrate 50 years of service By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - The Drayton Kinsmen celebrated the club’s 50th anniversary by hosting a gala on May 17. The event at the Drayton Agricultural Mapleton Society building brought Kinsmen past and present from Mapleton Township and neighbouring communities together to celebrate the success of the club over the past 50 years. Master of ceremonies and Drayton Kinsmen life member Wayne Mick noted the Drayton Kinsmen’s 50th year was “quite a milestone” and it was “quite a chore” getting to that point. The club is stronger because of the Kin Kids, who are members along with their parents, he noted. Greetings and congratulations came from Kinsmen clubs, service clubs and local politicians. Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll said, “The Drayton Kinsmen are keeping up with the trends and are doing this above par. Congratulations on 50 years.” Others described the Kinsmen as a group who commuthe answered
Past and present - Drayton Kinsmen president Ray Kuper, left, and first Drayton Kinsmen president Robert McIntee gave a joint presentation on the Drayton Kinsmen club over the past 50 years at the club’s recent 50th anniversary gala. Photos by Caroline Sealey nity’s call, as “the heart of Drayton” and as “an asset to the community.” Current club president Ray Kuper and the club’s Robert president first McIntee gave a brief presentation on the 50 years of the club. The two focused on the club’s Dutch membership, occupations of the membership and dress codes. Dress code in 1968 was
professional. Today the code is more casual and McIntee quipped most don’t own a tie or know how to tie one as there was “no app for that.” In true Kinsmen style, the club acknowledged businesses in the community that continually contribute generously to the community. Conestogo Agri owners Rick and Leanna Struyk, Dobben’s Ace Hardware’s
Bernie and Irene Dobben and Drayton Freshmart’s Debra Ramage received handcrafted Adirondack chairs from the Kinsmen in appreciation for their dedication to the community. displaying Tables Drayton Kinsmen memorabilia were on display along with a power point presentation featuring memories of the past 50 years.
EDITORIAL By Patrick Raftis
For or against? The final date to vote in Ontario’s provincial election will be a week away by the time this issue hits the streets. Anyone absorbing enough election coverage and talking politics with potential voters might get the sense many are planning to vote against someone or something, rather than for any particular party or candidate. Trailing substantially in the polls and possibly headed for a defeat of Mulronian proportions (I know Kim Campbell was Conservative leader in the election that saw the federal Tories drop to two MPs, but I’ve never met anyone who didn’t put that on previous PM Brian Mulroney), Premier Kathleen Wynne is the deeply unpopular leader of a government viewed as stale and flawed. There’s a lot of talk of “change,” which represents a vote against Wynne (and maybe her predecessor Dalton McGuinty) more than a vote for anything else. Some who might otherwise be inclined to vote Liberal will vote Conservative out of fear of the surging New Democrats. I have spoken to people long associated with both the Grits and the Tories, who have literally said they will hold their nose and vote PC despite their disdain for leader Doug Ford. While that might be expected of loyal Conservatives, it’s surprising that progressive voters wouldn’t swing to the NDP, who offer a similar platform and philosophy to the Liberals, without the government’s baggage. In some cases, these people are actually voting against Bob Rae, a former NDP premier who last surfaced as a federal Liberal – so go figure. Still other voters have clearly parked their support with the NDP out of revulsion for a Ford-led Tory party that has been tangled in scandals of varying magnitude since previous leader Patrick Brown stepped down under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations in January. Ford’s attempts to dismiss such matters has been clumsy at best. When an audio recording surfaced featuring Ford allegedly trying to sell “bogus memberships” to help secure the nomination of the PC candidate in his home riding, he waved off the 2016 incident as old news that had been dismissed following an internal party investigation. Try telling that to former PC MPP Michael (no relation) Harris, who was compelled to step down as a candidate over some flirtatious texts. Turns out the texts were from his bachelor days, that even his wife had no issue with and the whole thing had been investigated and dismissed by PC party officials, back in 2013. However that Harris’ removal did open the door for Ford to appoint, as a replacement candidate in Kitchener-Conestogo, the son of former PC premier Mike Harris, who is, of course, also named Mike Harris. Other than perhaps saving on sign costs, it’s hard to understand why Ford went to such trouble to make room for the junior Harris. He appears to have no political experience beyond an association with his father, who’s legacy of divisiveness and austerity is a prime reason the party has remained out of power over the past 15 years. Seamy as they are, analysis of such issues might help lead to an understanding of which leader and party might be the best steward of the economy and advocate for a fair and just society - assuming that’s what we’re looking for? Or maybe we just want “change” from politics as usual? Might want to take a quick glance south of the border though, before voting solely on that basis.
Municipal recognition - Drayton Kinsmen president Ray Kuper received a certificate of congratulations from Mapleton Township Mayor Neil Driscoll at the Drayton Kinsmen’s 50th anniversary gala on May 17 at the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Hall.
Kinsmen fashion - Drayton Kinsmen charter members Peter Oosterveld, left, and Bruce Schieck dressed in Drayton Kinsmen uniforms of the past at the club’s 50th anniversary gala on May 17. At one time members wore uniforms during events in the community.
Optimists donate Optimist contribution - The Optimist Club of Moorefield presented a cheque for $4,200 (from the proceeds of their Murder Mystery Dinner and Show fundraiser) to Drayton Heights Public School for Empowerment day. From left: Drayton Heights teacher Andy Speers; students Amy Kabbes, Mandy DeVries, Mackenzie Martin and Clare Cashin; Optimist Dan McIntyre; and student Jessie Hesselink. Submitted photo
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You have been chosen! Elections are upon us and we will be choosing who will be our leader and who will set policies, define values, determine directions, and make laws for us in this province. It seems candidates, wanting to lead us are making numerous promises. Promises they say will make all our lives better if we follow them. This is wonderful. However, the concern of many is how will they pay for it all? Can they be trusted to keep their promises? It seems all the parties have muddled finances. So while
they may wish to do good we have concerns that they may not have the means to reach the goals they dream of and lead us to the promised land they envision. I began to reflect then about in who we should put our trust. The Bible gives us an answer. In Proverbs 3:56 it says: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding, In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” In the end whoever we vote for should be one who lives by these verses and the whole council of God. God alone has all the resources and wisdom we need to lead us to the promised land.
also teaches. They will need our spiritual protection and encouragement that God will protect them from evil and from the tricks of the devil, and the false spirits of this age. There was another reference in scripture around choosing that usually shocks and amazes people. While on the one hand we choose to follow God or something else the Bible tells us that God has chosen us. (John 15:16) “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit - fruit that will last - and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” As is often the case the
ways of God turn the world topsy-turvy! We think it is all about us but God says the choices of what happens don’t just depend on what we choose but on what he chooses. One surprising choice he makes is us! He chooses us for a purpose – to bear fruit. The image he uses is of a tree bearing fruit. Paul describes what that fruit looks like. Fruit that comes because we are following and filled with the Spirit of God who chose us. Paul says: the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh
with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. The bottom line is all who believe in God are elected. They are chosen for a purpose and at the end of our term the electorate of one (God) will decide how well we did in our term of office. Did we serve the community well? Did we show the characteristics of God by the fruit of our words and deeds? It’s a great election and we are given wonderful opportunities to make a difference in our world. I hope we show ourselves good representatives. Blessings on you, God’s elect!
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tion-ready plans, completing tender documentation, and updating project cost estimates,” explained Steve Street, president and CEO of NWHC and GMCH. “We are pleased that our submission is within the budget established by the ministry and look forward to receiving approval to tendering this project once the election is complete and the government returns to the house.” Officials say the GMCH board was happy to hear construction progress for the new Groves hospital is on track. A series of new hospital mock-up rooms have been constructed inside a
local warehouse to give staff a chance to see what the new hospital rooms will actually look like and share their input on the design. “Each mock-up is a fullsize structural model made with the exact construction techniques and materials being used in the new hospital,” said Street. NWHC and GMCH capital equipment budgets were approved (totalling $2.25 million), with key items being the replacement of digital X-ray machines and new infusion pumps to administer IV medications. The boards heard a presentation from a member of SEE HOSPITALS » 8
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Wallace Cumming Park survey results revealed at fun night By Caroline Sealey ALMA The Alma Community Recreation Association held a Family Fun Event at the Alma Community Centre on May 11. Results from the latest Wallace Cumming Park survey were announced at the event. Alma and area residents participated in a community survey early in 2018 in order to revisit and update the 2006 Wallace Cumming Park Master Design Plan. This task was undertaken in order to reflect community needs and shortand long-term park plans and development, association members state. The report provides updated information about Alma residents and their use, limitations and satisfaction of recreational and leisure activities in the park, future development priorities and future activities for consideration.
“The findings from the report will assist Mapleton Township, the Alma Community Recreation Association and the Alma community in making decisions relative to the management of existing park structures along with the future short- and longterm park developments,” association chair Chris Grose said. The report states that of the 81 surveys received, 84 per cent were from Mapleton Township, 14% from Centre Wellington and 2% from Guelph Eramosa. Respondents new to the area, having resided in the area from one to nine years, made up 30.8% of the survey respondents. For those individuals it was a first opportunity to provide input towards the community park. Based on the gathered results of the Wallace Cumming Park Master Design Plan Revision Project, future park developments have been prioritized into
short-term (one to four years) and long-term (five to 10 years) goals. Also identified are inhouse developments to be completed in cooperation with the association, township and the Alma Optimist Club. Short and long-term goals Short-term development goals include swings, a multi-use cement pad, outdoor fitness stations and more trees. Longterm development goals incorporate a cover for the cement pad, a water feature, hydro, a multi-use sports field, year round walking trail accessibility and more trails. In-house development suggestions include walking trail maintenance, washrooms, a disc golf course and signage. Future park developments will be presented to the Mapleton parks and recreation committee and township council in the form of recommendations,
Alma boosters - The Alma Community Recreation Association board of directors includes, from left: new resident and Alma Optimist Amanda Reid, horticulture consultant Deb Noble, Alma Optimist Jeremy Morton, business representative and secretary/treasurer Linda Scott, business representative and chair Chris Grose, T-ball representative and Alma Optimist Jim de Bock and Alma Public School representative Betty-Sue Driedger. Photos by Caroline Sealey with a target of in-principle approval by the end of June. Each development will require a full project proposal and secured resources, both human and financial, to seek township approval and to see each project development to
conclusion. Grose said the recreation association “will continue as a park development advocate and liaison with Mapleton Township. Completion of future park projects rely heavily on the support of
community members, from the planning committee to the working crew. New members are always welcome.” Full reports and recommendations are available online by emailing acra2018@gmail.com.
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Puzzle solvers - Alma resident Marlene Grieve, left, and Mapleton councillor Lori Woodham put the puzzle pieces together to reveal the short-term developments chosen by Alma and area residents for Wallace Cumming Park through a survey distributed to residents by the Alma Community Recreation Association.
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Laughs and life lessons crop up in comedy The Birds and the Bees By Patrick Raftis CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment’s current production of The Birds and the Bees is that rarest of theatrical gems: a genuinely clever comedy. Billed as a “courtship comedy,” the play features sharply-drawn characters in complex relationships using dialogue that real people might actually use. That’s a credit to Canadian playwright Mark Crawford, a relative newcomer to the national theatre scene. Crawford now has three professionally-produced plays under his belt, including his first, Stag and Doe, which, like The Birds and the Bees, debuted at the Blyth Theatre (the former in 2014 and the latter just two years later). Stacey Smith is compelling as Sarah, a turkey farmer, who just left her husband and moved back home with her mother. Smith handles the humour and heartbreak the script sends her way with the savvy of the stage and screen veteran that she is, while managing to bring a fresh take to the role of romcom female protagonist. Thomas Duplessie gives a strong performance as a student who comes to town to study the decline of the local bee population and ends up learning some key life lessons as well. Gabrielle Jones plays
Life lessons - Terry Barna, Thomas Duplessie, Stacy Smith and Garbrielle Jones star in the Drayton Entertainment production of Canadian playwright Mark Crawford’s relationship comedy The Birds and the Bees, currently on stage at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge. Photo by Liisa Steinwedel Stacey’s mother, Gail, a longdivorced beekeeper who isn’t looking to have her empty nest refilled. Jones’ role is vital here as the keystone relationship with the rest of the cast, including Terry Barna who plays her eccentric neighbour Earl, who divides his time between cash cropping and cruising dating sites. Jones is by turns hilarious and intense in her role, while Barna makes the most of his outlandish character to keep the audience laughing throughout. T:5.063” The small-town setting
makes it easy to get comfortable with the characters, as they gear up for Turkey Days and later deal with the festival’s unexpected aftermath. The entire play is set in the second floor rooms of Gail’s farmhouse, a quaint and classic setting ably created by set designer Samantha Burson. While Crawford’s script does a lot of the work here, director Marti Maraden clearly knows how to get the most out of a talented cast. Their combined efforts result in a great evening at the theatre and drew a spontaneous
standing ovation from the opening night audience. The Birds and the Bees runs until June 10 at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge. Later in the summer the show will run from July 25 to Aug. 11 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Tickets are $46 for adults and $27 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more and selected discount dates are $37. Tickets may be purchased at draytonentertainment.com, at the box office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866.
Rabbit lovers - From left: Liam Muhlbauer, Grace Muhlbauer and Brooklyn Morris of Elora returned to the Wellington County Spring Rural Romp on May 26 to check out the rabbits at Kabbespatch in Mapleton. Last year the Mulbauer’s purchased rabbits from Kabbespatch during the event.
Spring romp - Kabbespatch on Wellington Road 8 near Drayton was one of the stops on the Wellington County Spring Rural Romp on May 26. The Kabbes family welcomed over 100 visitors to their farm. From left: Dave Kabbes took Mark, Lyla, Marina and Charlie Matthews on a tour of the rabbit barn. This was the first time the Matthews family of Guelph participated in the event. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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Splash pad puzzle Giant puzzle - Members of the Mapleton Splash Pad committee spent many hours at the Drayton Agricultural Building on May 26 putting together pieces of a giant puzzle that when completed revealed the look of the new Mapleton Splash Pad expected to begin construction in June. Individual puzzle pieces were sold as a fundraiser for the splash pad project. Photos by Caroline Sealey T:7.714”
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the new NWHC/GMCH Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). “The council includes advisors who are current or former patients or family caregivers who have a lived experience with our organizations in the past two
years,” said Street. “PFAC will partner with staff and physicians to provide direct input into areas which affect patient care and services, such as policies, programs or practices.” NWHC and GMCH boards are embarking upon a joint strategic planning exercise
this month and are reaching out to the community and partners to get feedback on how they can better serve communities. Community members can help by completing a short survey available on either one of the hospital websites (gmch.ca or nwhealthcare.ca).