Drayton Community News June 12, 2015

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Clowning around- Bubbles the Clown had long lineups of children awaiting a balloon creation at Alma Public School’s open house on June 4. After getting her face painted, Autumn Brubacher was delighted to receive a balloon pony from Bubbles. A silent auction and barbecue were also part of the open house. photo by Caroline Sealey

Roundabout to cost nearly $1 million GUELPH - Wellington County council approved a tender for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Wellington Road 8 and Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton.

The project was awarded to Steed and Evans Ltd. of St. Jacobs. Their bid of $777,000 was the lowest of three submitted. Drexier Construction bid $883,076 and the Murray Group Ltd. of Moorefield bid

$1,013,544. Professional fees of $102,000, county labour and materials of $20,000, HST of about $14,000 and a $77,000 contingency reserve bring the project cost to about $990,000.

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON The township will host a Public Information Centre on Phase 1 and 2 of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) being conducted to evaluate alternatives to expand the capacity of the Mapleton Wastewater Treatment Plant. The event will be held on June 16 at the Mapleton Administration Centre on Sideroad 16. The study is not recommending the township proceed with an innovative program of using treated wastewater for irrigation in an effort to increase capacity, instead focusing on expansion of the current window of opportunity to discharge effluent into the Conestogo River. Mapleton’s lagoon-based wastewater treatment system has been operating at or near its rated capacity of 750 cubic metres per day for a number of years, effectively halting growth in the urban areas of the municipality. The study looks at ways to increase the treatment capacity to 1,230m3 per day in order to accommodate the township’s projected growth until 2031. In addition, the Drayton Pumping Station does not have sufficient capacity to service the village’s projected population. Arun Jain and Jean Louis Gaudet of Exp Services pro-

vided council with an update on the project at the May 26 council meeting. The study examined three alternatives for upgrading the water pollution control plant: pre-lagoon nitrification, postlagoon nitrification and extended aeration. The second option, postlagoon nitrification is listed as the preferred option for several reasons, the consultants explained, including: - best ranking for technical performance among the alternatives evaluated; - provides reliable protection of the environment; - little to no impacts on noise, air or odour or other nuisances; and - lower estimated capital and operating costs than other alternatives. A number of alternative proposals for discharging effluent from the facility are also evaluated in the study, including: - continuous effluent discharge; - expansion of the current effluent discharge window; and - the current discharge program with the addition of a spray irrigation program. The consultants are recommending the second option, expansion of the current effluent discharge window. Gaudet said the preference was based on discussions with

the Ministry of Environment and Grand River Conservation Authority indicating expanded discharge is possible based on the river’s flow and assimilative capacity. Option three involving spray irrigation, the study notes, does not allow flexibility for additional discharge into the river, presents additional operational challenges and would require additional environmental monitoring. A proposal to divert wastewater normally released into the Conestogo River for irrigation had been touted as a creative potential solution to the township’s capacity woes. Dr. Eric Lyons of the University of Guelph had been working with a local ad hoc committee on the proposal, which originally grew out of discussions with Glenavalind officials, who have proposed a subdivision and golf course development in Drayton. “We do see some challenges to that alternative. In terms of cost perspective and some operational issues it would be more challenging for the township, therefore we are not recommending moving forward with that option,” said Gaudet. The study also points out the continuous discharge option may not be practical because the MOE and GRCA are not inclined to permit discharge during the summer months.

GRCA hopes to work on river channel this fall by Chris Daponte DRAYTON – Dredging work on the Conestogo River through Drayton is expected to proceed this fall as part of Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) plans to spend $1.3 million this year on projects in the watershed. The authority recently confirmed it plans to spend $200,000 to “restructure the Drayton channel” of the Conestogo River. “We’d be very excited to see that get done,” said Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll, who noted township officials have lobbied since the 1990s for improvements to the river to help reduce flooding in the village, which occurs almost every year. In the past, GRCA officials stated dredging would have a negligible and short-lived effect on flooding because an eroding CN Railway abutment upstream would just fill in the excavated channel (CN officials refute there is any direct

Long-awaited work - GRCA officials are hopeful a $200,000 flood prevention project on the Conestogo River channel through Drayton will proceed this fall. Mapleton Township officials have lobbied for years for dredging of the river. photo by Caroline Sealey connection between the CN bridge support and flooding). “I’m not an engineer, but how could it not help?” Driscoll said, reiterating the sentiment expressed by several Mapleton officials over the past decade.

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The GRCA has since agreed to a cleanout of the river channel and originally including funds in its 2014 budget. The authority was forced to postpone the job due to concerns from the federal Department of Fisheries and

Oceans (DFO), which places restrictions on when work can be done in watercourses under its jurisdiction. But last week GRCA officials confirmed the project is “moving ahead” in “late summer or early fall.” Senior water resource engineer Gus Rungis said the GRCA is still waiting on Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) approval under the Public Lands Act, but he does not foresee that holding up the project. When asked for more details about the scope and nature of the channel work, Rungis said dredging will be completed by excavators from the banks of the river. “It will involve skimming some of the sediments that are in the lower part of the floodplain out of the channel,” he told the Community News. “It does provide a little bit of a reduction in nuisance flooding ... up into the fairContinued on page 7

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Drones demonstrated for firefighters in Mapleton by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Residents here may have seen or heard unusual sights or sounds in the early evening on June 2 around the local fire hall. Firefighters from across Wellington County gathered at the Main Street facility to watch a demonstration and learn about the latest in drone technology. Drones were first used for military surveillance. Over the years, manufacturers have developed drones for commercial and recreational use. In 2010 recreational use drones first hit the market. Within a year the second generation of drones was being produced. Like cell phones and computers, drones continually improve with new technology. Three members of the Erin Fire Department brought along a number of four-motor quad copters (similar to drones) that are part of their private collection. These copters have a onekilometer flying radius and can travel at speeds up to 20km/hr. The operator wears 3D goggles that are equipped with compass directions and record the distance from takeoff to landing. Video is live-streamed back to the operator. The copter can maintain its position by hovering once it has reached its destination. Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) or drones are regulated by Transport Canada’s

Drones in Drayton - Wellington County firefighters gathered at the Drayton fire hall to watch a demonstration and learn about the latest in drone technology on June 2. ABOVE LEFT: Erin firefighter Mackenzie Callaghan displays a four-motor quad copter similar to a drone. ABOVE RIGHT: A drone hovers above the tree line during a flight demonstration. photos by Caroline Sealey aircraft laws. The flight ceiling is limited to 100m (300 feet). No permit/license is required to operate a recreational drone weighing two to 25 kilograms. Flying space must not include structures, people, vehicles and animals. Respecting privacy laws is of upmost importance when operating this equipment. Variety of uses Erin Fire Department chief training officer Charles Hamilton said, “Drones are remote controlled and can be linked to cell phones, computers and iPads. They work off a

minimum of 6 satellites needed for consistent GPS function. Cameras, thermal imagery and UV sensors are additional features that can be added to a drone.” Emergency services can use drones for: - land or water search and rescue; - tracking grass and brush fire progress; - unsafe structure fires; - pre-planning large scale sites; - monitoring training events;

- delivering emergency medical equipment to remote areas; and - hazardous material scene assessments. Short aerial video clips were shown throughout the evening, featuring drone views of a structure fire from the roof, brush fire and fire investigation. Obstacles and hazards to drones include inclement weather, fog, smoke, heat, aerials, towers, power lines and other drones. Loss of control of the signal or line of sight, plus crashes, are also hazards. Prices for drones begin around $1,500. Cameras and mounts run above the $500 mark. Additional costs include batteries, chargers and training. While drones can be expensive, Erin Fire Chief Dan Callaghan stressed there cannot be a cost put on human life. Drones can be rapidly deployed, he noted, whereas, precious minutes are wasted waiting for emergency services to respond. Less manpower is required and personal safety is less of a risk especially in winter with ice on lakes. “It shouldn’t be a case of if we get a drone. It’s when we get a drone, “ Callaghan said. In comments at the meeting, Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll and councillors Lori Woodham and Marlene Ottens agreed drones were impressive and council would consider one as part of the next budget.

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Local man fined for violating food regulations

Making friends - Maryborough Public School kindergarten students made a visit to Maryborough Terrace on May 27. Both kindergarten classes from the school walked to the Terrace, sang Friendship is like a Flower and presented residents with handmade flowers. submitted photo

GUELPH - An Alma area man pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for violating provincial food regulations. On May 20, Ronald Weiland pleaded guilty in Guelph court to operating a premise without a licence required under Ontario’s Food Safety and Quality Act. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) officials say that on Oct. 17, 2014, ministry compliance officers conducted an inspection at Weiland’s farm near Alma. The Food Safety and Quality Act requires a licence to produce “category 2” meat products, which includes “canning, curing, dehydrating, emulsifying, fermenting or smoking of a meat product.”

During the inspection, the officers observed a processing area with two stainless steel smokehouses and other equipment and ingredients that could be used to produce “category 2” meat products. In addition, they observed numerous “category 2” meat products in the hold cooler. At the time of the incident, Weiland did not possess the required OMAFRA-issued licence to conduct “category 2” activities.

Justice A. Rodney ordered Weiland to pay a fine of $1,500 plus a victim fine surcharge of $375, for a total of $1,875. In Ontario, meat plants that conduct what ministry officials call “high risk activities” must be licensed. Anyone with information on possible violations of food and inspection legislation can contact the OMAFRA Regulatory Compliance Unit at 519-826-4537 or toll-free at 1-888-466-2372.

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Local writers win for history tales ABOYNE - Winners of the Wellington County Historical Society’s writing contest were announced at the society’s annual general meeting on June 2. This year’s topic was “Ghosts, Mysteries, and Tall Tales of Wellington County.” Writer’s don’t have to live in

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Climate talk is cheap Talk is cheap on climate issues. While you can’t completely dismiss any move toward acknowledgement of climate change as a problem by a leader as intractably connected to the energy sector as Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Monday’s headline-grabbing “decarbonization” pledge by G-7 nations means little until a quantifiable plan is in place. The industrialized nations agreed at a summit in Germany to implement a deep cut in carbon emissions by 2050 and an eventual end to fossil fuel use by 2100. That Harper allowed Canada to sign onto the pledge is significant, given Canada’s weak efforts to meet emission targets agreed to by world leaders at Kyoto and Copenhagen. However, it hardly makes him Captain Planet, since all reports indicate Canada and Japan were the main lobbyists against a much more aggressive timetable championed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, which would have moved the 2100 target up by 50 years. Those concerned about the impact of the discussions on the domestic economy can take solace in Harper’s statement that, “Nobody’s going to start to shut down their industries or turn off the lights.” While it’s pretty easy to make commitments that will outlive both your mandate and you by many decades, if Harper sticks to the view that, “We’ve simply got to find a way to create lowercarbon emitting sources of energy,” Canada may at last join the list of nations at least making a genuine effort. Patrick Raftis

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Letters to the Editor Outstanding trend To the editor: A sincere thank you from all of us at Canadian Blood Services to everyone who came out to donate on May 25 in Drayton. A total of 60 units were collected, surpassing our goal of 58! The trend continues for 2015 in Drayton, as we’ve collected either 100% or over our targets at each clinic this year! We hope we can count on your support for the next clinic on July 27 at the Community Christian School, running from 3:30 to 7:30pm. With everyone enjoying everything that summer has to offer, blood donations can be one of the first things to slide off of our “to-do” lists. Please try and keep this

outstanding trend going in Drayton by ensuring you’ve booked your appointment, or blocked a time on your calendar to donate on July 27. Call us at 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visit www.blood.ca. Thanks, again Drayton. Sharr Cairns, Territory manager, Canadian Blood Services Where have the bees gone? Dear Editor: I have a large patch of chives and each year they have been covered with bees since time immemorial but this year not a one. Anyone else out there having the same experience? What happened? Bill Worden, Drayton

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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society

Gravel extraction Articles detailing the opposition, hearings and proceedings to obtain approval for the extraction of gravel deposits appear regularly in our local newspapers. The companies seeking to open gravel pits often spend years having engineers’ reports and environmental assessments made, and making concessions to those in opposition in order to receive approvals from municipal and provincial authorities. Since gravel is used as the base for our many roads, its extraction, while not wel-

comed by neighbouring landowners, is necessary. Things were much simpler in the 1800s when gravel was extracted from smaller local deposits to build the roads in our township and in the province. The following is a one page agreement made by the Township of Maryborough in 1878. “This indenture made on the Seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Seventy–eight. In pursuance of the Act respecting short term of leases.

“Between Joel Kitley of the Township of Maryborough, in the County of Wellington, Farmer, of the First Part. And the Corporation of Maryborough in the County aforesaid of the Second Part. “Witnesseth: That in consideration of the sum of Twenty-five dollars now paid by the Corporation of Maryborough to the Party of the First Part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the said Party of the First Part hath demised and leased and by those present doth demise and lease unto the Corporation of Maryborough.

For a term of five years, from the date hereof, one quarter acre of land on which gravel has been taken by the said Corporation during the summer of Eighteen hundred and seventy-seven. Said parcel or tract of land being part of the west half of Lot Number Ten in the Eleventh Concession of the Township of Maryborough, aforesaid. Together with there right of entry on said demised premises at all times and at any time during the said term of five years. That the said Corporation, by its agents may require so to do; and for there use to remove therefrom any

and all gravel found there, to and for the use of the public roads in the said Township of Maryborough, and for no other purpose. And the foresaid Corporation shall be, and is at liberty to work said gravel pit in any direction from where the said pit is now opened, and to make the said gravel pit (of one quarter acre) of any form which their agents may think most convenient for the removal of gravel therefrom. “In witness whereof they hereto set their hands and

seals, the day and year above written. Dated at Moorefield this 7th day of March 1879. “Edward Dynes, Clerk. “Joel Kitley.” I believe this gravel pit was beside the stream, on the farm on the east corner of Wellington Roads 10 and 8. No doubt life would be easier and less expensive for the companies dealing in gravel and perhaps our own township roads’ crew if such agreements could be reached today.

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4-H celebration - 2015 is the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Ontario. To mark the milestone, a celebration is planned at Steckle Heritage Farm, 811 Bleams Road, Kitchener, by Waterloo 4-H (home of the first 4-H club) on June 20. The event includes historical displays, a 4-H showcase, country barn dance, square dance and barbecue. Cost is $10 per person, children 7 to 12 are $5 and those under six are free. For information go to www.waterloo4-h.ca. Order barbecue tickets by calling 519-648-3453. Pictured are some of the members of the Waterloo 4-H 100th anniversary club inviting everyone to attend the celebration. From left: front, Julia Sommerville, Rebecca Sommerville, and Shane Avelar; back, Susan Martin, Helen Martin, Michael Perrin, Kevin Snyder, Alec Avelar, Tayler Black, Bronwyn Snyder, Andrew Grose, Sabrina Sommerville, Taylor Wetzel, Janice Wagler, John Drummond, Anne Snyder and Sharon Grose. submitted photo

Reduced water use urged CAMBRIDGE - Water users throughout the Grand River watershed are being asked to cut their consumption by 10 per cent because of the unusually dry weather this year. Even with the heavy rain that fell over the past two weekends, most of the Grand River watershed has received only two-thirds of the normal precipitation over the last three months. The call for the reduction came from the Grand River Low Water Response Team which held a conference call on June 3. The team is made up of representatives of major water users. The Low Water Response Team decided to place the entire watershed at Level 1 under the Ontario Low Water Response plan.

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The year 2000 not only marked the turn of the century for Len Martin, but also a turning point in his career as he began Martin Well Drilling. After years of farming, an opportunity came to him that he could not turn down. As with many 1980s farmers, the decision to leave farming was a difficult one, but the beginnings of Martin Well Drilling provided him a second chance to offer his sons a business he could pass down. From the onset, he recognized the challenges of building a successful business, such as acquiring current equipment, and time commitments, all while supplying excellent hey evenservice offer a and vegetarian menu. customer satisfacwalk through tion. the door and the aromas osphere will Martin’s captivate you immediately. sons, Jeff and o offer Mike, take out and catering joined the teamservices shortly open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm thereafter. Mike describes his urdays 9am Before aordreamafter fathertoas4pm. the founder, a delicious experience at Thewho Script er and a hard worker is ners candedicated take the opportunity to success to andshop he prescriptions filled. Prescription is thrilled to The be able to work offers complete pharmaceutical in alongside his father, as care is Jeff. ment store addition to home Assetting. a teamIn they continue to re, compounding services, and ostomy face company challenges such The Fashion Shoppe boasts a complete as improving the quality and upscale capacity women’s of fashions accestheir and equipment ncluding and unique wedding and reception services so they can offer ons, partythe favours, accessories, best tohair theircare customers. ks and gifts for all occasions, plus home

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BamBoo - Marcus Retterah, who grew up in Mapleton, is part of the indie rock band BamBoo, which is set to release its second album next fall and will be appearing at the North by Northeast (NXNE) festival in Toronto on June 20. From left: Michael Schmidt, Retterath, Nick Collett and Steve Benjamins. submitted photo

Marcus Retterah and BamBoo to play NXNE by Patrick Raftis TORONTO - A musician with Mapleton roots is set to release a new album with his band and will perform at a major music festival here later this month. Marcus Retterah grew up on his parents’ small horse farm in the Conestogo Lake area. His first forays into the music world involved playing guitar in bands with his friends at Drayton Senior Public School and later while attending Norwell District Secondary School. With the latter, “we played a few gigs at events my friends would put on at the Legion and stuff like that.” In 2008, he moved to Waterloo to study audio engineering and continued playing with a group of friends from the Palmerston area called Random Family. “We did some gigs in the Toronto area,” he recalls. Retterah’s current band, BamBoo, involves a collection of musicians he’s met since leaving home for university, including singer Steve Benjamins, bassist Mike Schmidt and drummer Nick Collett. The group has been performing together since

December of 2013, playing a brand of music Retterah describes as “smart pop. “It’s a pretty accessible kind of sound,” he states. “Not so pop-y that it turns people off, but it’s got enough melody that people are going to definitely going to enjoy the show.” BamBoo’s first album, Mountains, released in 2014, was a self-recorded effort designed mainly to have something to send to venues and promoters “so that they could see you’re a legitimate act,” said Retterah. “It’s done well for us just in terms of having something to give to people to show them what we’re all about,” he added. The group is currently working on its second album Chances, set to be released on Sept. 10. The release is set to coincide with the kickoff of a planned tour that will begin in Monteral and see the group playing eight shows in 10 days in venues on the way back home. “We’re taking the new album a lot more seriously. We’ve got a producer we’re working with,” said Retterah. Part of the new album will

be created in Mapleton, he notes. After the drums are recorded in Toronto, Retterah said, “We’ll be coming back to the farm to do a lot of the overdubs over a weekend.” Once the base, guitars and keyboard tracks are laid down, he explained, the group will return to Toronto to record the vocals. In the meantime, the group is busy performing several gigs a month in Toronto and is set to appear at the North by Northeast Festival (NXNE), which will be held at various venues around the city, involving hundreds of artists, from June 17 to 21. BamBoo will perform a set at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, taking the stage at 2am on Jan. 20. While the early morning set time might sound “a little offputting,” Retterah notes, “It’s actually one of better times to play because the Horseshoe has extended last call. So everybody just flocks to the Horseshoe for 2am.” Tickets can be obtained through the festival website: nxne.com. Retterah says admission can also be purchased at the venue.

Testing tractors - The annual Garden Tractor Pull attracted a good crowd to Wallace Cummings Park in Alma on June 6. ABOVE: A participants gets his wheels up to start a pull. BELOW: Michael Lucas, 8, gets ready for his turn on the track. photos by Patrick Raftis

Canada Day celebration takes shape DRAYTON - Mapleton’s Canada Day celebrations are taking shape. CAO Patty Sinnamon reported at the May 26 council meeting that plans include a barbecue, entertainment including a performance by the band Settler’s Creek and a kiddie parade with bicycles decorated in a Canada Day theme.

“I think it’s shaping up to be a really good event … there are a lot of activities that are going to be happening so we’re pretty excited about that,” said Sinnamon. July 1 events at the Drayton Fairgrounds will begin at 6pm with a fireworks display scheduled to begin at 10pm.

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