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Children learn about farm safety at event in Mapleton by Caroline Sealey MAPLETON - Waterloo Rural Women’s 20th Annual Children’s Farm Safety Day was held on June 13 at the dairy farm of Rick and Doreen Shantz on the 3rd Line of Mapleton Township near Wallenstein. The day involved handson learning activities and games regarding safety on the farm. Organizing committee chair Susan Martin said, “We went big this year because of our 20th year.� Despite ominous weather, Martin said, 144 children were in attendance. “Even though it threatened rain we stayed dry and every child learned more about farm safety,� said Martin.
Fire safety instruction - Floradale assistant fire chief James Martin helped each child extinguish a simulated fire with a fire extinguisher at the Waterloo Rural Women’s 20th Annual Children’s Farm Safety Day on June 13 at the Mapleton dairy farm of Rick and Doreen Shantz. Floradale firefighter Marv Diefenbacher assisted with the demonstration. Martin taught children about the different classes of fire extinguishers and their use. photo by Caroline Sealey
Plan to recycle asphalt, concrete at pit raises concerns among neighbours
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Consideration of a zoning amendment to allow an asphalt and concrete recycling operation has been deferred to allow planning staff to consult with Ministry of Natural Resources officials on the MNR’s role in monitoring potential for groundwater contamination. Moorefield Excavating has applied for a zoning amendment to permit the additional use of recycling asphalt, concrete, bricks, etc. in a small existing gravel pit on Concession 17 near Wellington Road 109.
An area of just under a halfacre would be used to stockpile the material, which would be blended with sand and gravel. Wellington County manager of planning and environment Mark Van Patter said the company, which purchased the property within the past year, would like to provide the local area with recycling of asphalt, concrete, brick and similar materials, which would be crushed and blended with sand and gravel on site. Van Patter said Jerry Roubos of Moorefield excavating anticipates the local area might be able to generate 3,000
to 5,000 tonnes of used material to recycle annually. Once the aggregate on site has been depleted, no further recyclable materials will be permitted on site. The pit is currently licensed for the extraction of 30,000 tonnes per year, which is, Van Patter noted, “quite small compared to other pits in the county.� Van Patter noted the Wellington Federation of Agriculture, in a letter received “fairly late in the day,� indicated concern the project “likely has a high potential for groundwater contamination.� The planner said he was
“fairly sure,� such concerns would be monitored by the Ministry of Natural Resources, and asked council for time to consult with the ministry. Roubous said his company’s proposal would meet ministry requirements regarding groundwater issues. “We have reviewed those requirements as well and our site plan will reflect what the ministry is asking. We feel that we’re up to speed on that, and we’re following what they want.� While noting the use complies with provincial policy, Van Patter said the current
Mapleton zoning would not allow it. He added he didn’t foresee any “negative impacts� from the proposal. “They’re proposing to generate three to five thousand tonnes of this material and, really, generate a place where we can get rid of this stuff. Otherwise it ends up in a land fill which we don’t want,� said Van Patter. Mapleton resident William Hinks, who lives adjacent to the site on Wellington Road 109, pointed out “bringing in foreign material significantly increases vehicle traffic and creates a situation that is cer-
tainly somewhat dangerous.� Hinks said the potential health impacts of recycling foreign material “are of utmost concern,� adding “it is very possible, even probable, the property in question will likely become a dumping site in the future.� He added, “I question whether an extensive investigation has been conducted to the satisfaction of all concerned.� Another neighbouring resident, Kevin Kidnie of RR4, Arthur, asked if any hot mixing would be done on the site. While stating, “I don’t have Continued on page 3
Council considers water/waste water fees in preparation for metered system
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Township water system users are facing a rate increase, with Moorefield residents paying slightly more than those in Drayton, if the township accepts recommendations in a recently completed water and wastewater study. With council set to consider a new fees and charges bylaw at its June 23 meeting, Dan Watson of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. outlined options from the study at the June 9 meeting. The township operates two separate water systems and wastewater systems in Drayton
and Moorefield. All customers in both communities are currently charged monthly flat rates for both water and wastewater. Certain customer categories, such as large commercial, municipal or institutional system users, are charged using a rate multiplier based on estimated water use. The township has installed water meters for the approximately 800 users in Drayton and 190 users in Moorefield and is in the process of switching billing to a charge that will include a monthly base charge and a consumptive charge. “We’re recommending a Main St. W. Palmerston
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very traditional rate structure where you have a base charge based on the meter size,� plus a charge per cubic metre of water usage, Watson explained. Based on the relative size of the systems, the study recommends a charge of $2.50 per cubic metre would be required to recover costs for Moorefield and a charge of $1.54 for Drayton. “Because of economies of scale you can have a lower rate in Drayton, but it results in a higher rate in Moorefield,� he noted. However, the consultants are recommending combining the usage rates and charging
system users in both communities $1.73 per cubic metre, while charging Moorefield residents a slightly higher monthly base rate, $15, as opposed to $13 for Drayton residents. Piggybacking encouraged “You’re still recognizing there is a difference between the two systems and we kept the base charge different to address it,â€? said Watson, adding other areas municipalities, including Centre Wellington, Minto and Woolwich, follow a similar practice. “When you have a financially unfeasible system ‌ piggybacking is something the
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province actually encourages,� Watson pointed out. “Yes, Drayton would be subsidizing Moorefield customers, but it’s a best practice to make the Moorefield system more financially feasible.� Councillor Dennis Craven asked if Watson could foresee a day the Moorefield system wouldn’t require subsidization. “You would really have to reach the point where you had the same number of users,� Watson replied. Projected water rates include 10-year capital spending forecasts of $3.71 million in Drayton and $365,000 in
Moorefield for water. For wastewater services, the capital plan totals $5.51 million in Drayton and $1.03 million in Moorefield. The forecast includes some major projects, such as a new standpipe/water tower in Drayton and wastewater capacity increases in both communities. “You’ve had rates stay the same over many, many years ‌ that’s part of the reason rates are going up now,â€? said Watson. “Compared to running your own system, it can be pretty cheap,â€? stated Mayor Neil Driscoll.
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Township purchases PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, August 13, 2010 two new pickup trucks by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township is purchasing two new pickup trucks at a total cost of a little over $70,000. Council authorized staff to purchase a 2016 Dodge Ram
Switch to LED lighting considered for arena
1500 4x4 with a diesel engine and extended warranty coverage from Howes and Reeves Ltd. in Fergus for $34,081 plus HST including the trade-in value. Four bids were received Continued on page 8
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - A switch to LED lighting for the PMD arena is under consideration by the township. At the June 9 meeting, council authorized signing a letter of agreement with Conrad Lighting Solutions and Acuity Brands Canada to conduct an investment skills andaudit confidence at an for a lighting grade early age” project said Ms.atTanis. the facility. retrofit SheThe offers four ofis MYC’s an apcompany music Sunrise, for service provider provedprograms: Sunshine, Sunbeam Service and Local Authority Moonbeam. who assists munici(LAS) whichChildren complete most advanced procurement, in the palities the level of MYC well preof operation and are finance pared for early LED intermediate technolenergy-saving piano or services. the study of and other ogystudies, anotherPublic instrument. works director Sunrise is a pre-keyboard explained McRoberts Brad music movement program LAS requested township the and thatperform teachesa music retrofit lightingconcepts through rhythmArena, and of the PMD audit singing, games. This program is for which resulted in a proposal children 2 to Lighting 4 and develSoConrad from ages opslutions listening fine Acuity Brands andawareness, motor skills, social interaction, on May 26. received Canada confidence and attention span. anindicates The report Children can easily attend from with resulting nual savings a grandparent or caregiver, plus the arena floor a retrofit for siblings attend 18 the fixtures, class as including area, can well. would be over $7,000. The“With Sunshine keyboard cost of a capital program is geared on En$39,700, less a Savetowards children ages 3½ofand 4; the the $4,125, ergy Incentive Sunbeam keyboard program payback period would be toward 5 andyears,” 6; andnotes the than four less ages Moonbeam keyboard program McRoberts in his report. is for “As agesLAS 7 through 9. All has undergone three keyboard programs proa detailed request for integrate creative movement, rhythm, singing, music theory and composition for parent and child in a weekly one-hour session. PALMERSTON LA Participating in - aAnMYC Challenge held class helps euchre childrenwas develop June 1 at the Legion here. Jim and Marion Walker recorded the high score, while Joe Riff and Earl Marquardt were second. Helen Quinn and Gord Northcott
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Council wants more information before committing dollars to splash pad
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Smoke testing planned for Drayton sewers by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON – The township plans to conduct a smoke testing program in Drayton sanitary sewers to identify sources of stormwater infiltration. Mapleton council awarded a contract to provide smoke testing services to Cole Engineering Group Limited for $15,500 plus HST at the June 9 meeting. The company was the only one of four qualified contractors selected to submit a bid. The action is being taken in response to excess flows during peak runoff events that result in excess water being delivered to the wastewater lagoon system. The extra water affects capacity, explained public works director Brad McRoberts. “In order to maximize the capacity of the wastewater lagoon system the Township of Mapleton intends to minimize
extraneous flows within our collection system in Drayton,” McRoberts stated in a written report at the June 9 meeting. The program will involve using smoke machines or canisters to generate non-toxic, odourless and non-staining smoke for the testing. The perimeter of each residence or commercial building will be completely inspected, front and back, for sources of smoke. The roofs of each building shall be visually inspected for evidence of roof drains connected to sanitary drains. In response to a question from councillor Marlene Ottens, McRoberts said he is under the impression this will be the first time smoke testing has been conducted in the village. Councillor Lori Woodham asked, “Will we ensure there’s a really strong communications plan in place ... if it’s never been done before we don’t
want people to panic.” McRoberts said the contractor will be required to give 48-hours notice by hand-delivering notices door to door in areas where the testing will be conducted. The contractor will also be responsible for notifying the local fire department and Wellington County OPP prior to starting smoke testing each day, the report states. “Would the element of surprise be such a bad thing for these people that know they have illegal connections?” asked Mayor Neil Driscoll. “The intent is for people to know what’s going to happen so they don’t have fear for health issues or that their house is on fire,” said McRoberts. “We certainly don’t want any false alarms.” He told the Community News a start date for the smoke testing program has not been determined.
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council defeated a resolution to make a $500 donation toward the Drayton Rotary Club’s Movie in the Park events, because councillors want to see a plan in place for the project the event is fundraising for before committing any money. Council discussed a letter from the club at the June 9 meeting. The letter requested a $500 contribution to help offset costs of the event, which will be held on June 20 and Aug. 29, with proceeds to go “specifically and entirely” to the Drayton splash pad project. Councillor Lori Woodham questioned the timing of the proposed donation. “Has a splash pad been identified in our recreation master plan or anything ... I’d hate to move something forward when logistically it won’t come to fruition,” said Woodham. Public works director Brad McRoberts replied the facility is in the master plan, pointing out it was originally proposed for Centennial Park but an alternate location is currently being sought. CAO Patty Sinnamon explained the previous council passed a resolution (in January, 2014) supporting the project in principle, “but there was no decision as to location or that sort of thing.” Woodham wondered how the ongoing costs of the facility would be handled. “Is it just the residents of Drayton and Moorefield (as users of the municipal water system) that will have to pay for it and me, as a farmer, won’t?” McRoberts explained the municipality, as a water user, would pay the bill for the facil-
Concerns raised about recycling plan at gravel pit FROM PAGE ONE any problem with any of the more inert items,” Kidnie said hot mixing could generate odour problems and increase the possibility of water contamination. “We don’t foresee ever putting any hot mix facilities here. The site is not big enough for that, we’re not in that business, so no, we will not put a hot mix plant there,” replied Roubous. Councillor Dennis Craven asked if the company’s plan was to restore the lands for agricultural use once the project was completed. Roubous explained, “The pit, as it is now, has turned that area into a pond basically. So, no, there will be no covering of the area.” Craven also inquired about the potential term of the project. “Your plan is not to bring any aggregate in? You’re going to use what’s there then your recycling plan would be over?” “That’s correct,” replied Roubous. CAO Patty Sinnamon suggested that in light of the planner’s request, council “hold the bylaw in abeyance” until Van Patter has a chance to report back. “We have every belief that the applicant is doing the right thing but we just have to make sure everything is taken care of,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll. Van Patter said, “The Ministry of Natural Resources, in their own due diligence, have to be concerned about what’s happening with the
groundwater.” Roubous replied that he feels groundwater concerns, including those presented by the WFA, are misplaced in this case. “I know in the past Mapleton’s been involved in a project or a site where there was asphalt buried. We’re not proposing to bury asphalt, we’re proposing to recycle it,” he stated. “The process of recycling has been going on there as long as I can remember - not by the books I guess. We’re trying to be above board here.” “We appreciate the fact that
you are trying to be above board,” said Driscoll. Council agreed to defer
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ity, meaning it would be shared by all taxpayers. “It’s the same as our arenas. The whole municipality pays the water bill,” added Mayor Neil Driscoll. He wondered, “Is this something we should be discussing further with parks and recreation or this group (Drayton Rotary). The previous council approved it in principal, but we have no plan or space.” “It is something the township has contemplated as being wanted in the community,” said McRoberts. However, he pointed out “it is expensive,” citing costs of about $10,000 a month experienced by the City of Owen Sound, where Roberts worked
previously, for splash pad operation. Contacted by the Community News, Town of Minto treasurer Gordon Duff said a splash pad operated by the municipality in Palmerston generates, on average, about $1,500 in monthly operating costs, including repairs and maintenance, water, hydro and staff time. Sinnamon suggested a feasibility study could be undertaken before any funds are put into the project, noting “there are significant operating costs. “I’d just as soon wait until we have something more definite before we jump in here,” said councillor Dennis Craven. Continued on page 5
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Construction activity continues strong in township by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Another strong month for building activity in May has statistics well above last year’s levels. The township issued 43 building permits for construction valued at about $5.6 million last month, a recent report indicates. That generated just under $50,000 in permit fees. In May 2014, 20 permits
were issued for construction valued at about $1.6 million, generating $13,566 in fees. So far in 2015, 137 permits have been issued for construction valued at just over $31 million, resulting in almost $180,000 in fees. To the same point in 2014, 99 permits had been issued for construction valued at $5.7 million, resulting in just under
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NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS The second installment of the 2015 Interim Taxes for all property classes are due
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Taxes may be paid at the following locations: • Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac • at most Financial Institutions or • by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions. There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted. Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
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You really know an idea went wrong somewhere when your closest friends dump all over it. It’s interesting, in that context, to read a report called Municipal Amalgamation in Ontario released by the Fraser Institute on May 26. The institute, often described as “a right wing think tank,” examines the impact of the late-1990s amalgamation initiative driven by the Mike Harris Conservatives, whom few would argue displayed a noticeable starboard list. The report examines claims at the time that restructuring would produce more efficient and less costly local governments. It compares financial indicators in three smaller rural municipalities, Haldimand-Norfolk, Essex and Kawartha Lakes with a number of similar municipalities that were not amalgamated. The study concludes “amalgamation in Ontario did not achieve cost savings and in some instances might have actually raised costs.” In their executive summary, authors Lydia Miljan and Zachary Spicer state, “We find significant increases in property taxes, compensation for municipal employees, and long-term debt in both amalgamated and unamalgamated communities, suggesting there was no tangible, financial benefit from amalgamation.” The study found that, in most amalgamated cases,“the perhousehold municipal tax burden increased.” Notable cost increases (between 2000 and 2012) for the amalgamated communities in the study include: - in Haldimand County, property taxes increased 50%; - in Kawartha Lakes, municipal employee compensation increased 52.8%; and - in Norfolk, long-term debt increased 111%. The study blames the increased costs, in part, on “the speed with which the province implemented restructuring.” The authors point out, “The process was quick and received little provincial assistance. As a result, wages were harmonized upwards in this period, which had a significant impact upon the cost of service delivery. The study also found “when rural areas were amalgamated with urban areas, residents began to demand more urban services, which further stretched municipal budgets in the years following the initial consolidation.” The only mention of Wellington County in the study is as an example of an area where municipalities rushed into amalgamation more out of fear of the province’s ineptitude, than any belief it was a good idea. In Wellington, along with Victoria, Dufferin and Perth, “the strategy was to find a local solution among the county participants as a way to stave off being forcibly merged with a dominant urban municipality.” In other words, everyone was trying to avoid the Chatham-Kent experience. In that region Chatham and all the lower tier municipalities of Kent County were amalgamated at the order of a provincially-appointed commissioner, despite the objection of 21 of 22 involved municipalities. Among the conclusions of the study was that, “If the government of the day was truly interested in finding efficiencies at the local level, it might have been better off to pursue policies such as shared service agreements rather than municipal restructuring.” While we’re not sure of the cost of the Fraser Institute’s report, we suspect it was exponentially more than that expended on the stipend of the Community News editorialist who wrote on Dec. 5, 2014: “Interestingly, just before the Mike Harris Conservatives came into power in the ‘90s and coerced municipalities into their current configuration, ‘sharing services,’ was a common theme at council meetings around Ontario … Of course that talk all ended when Harris entered the picture and threatened municipalities with restructuring commissions should they fail to get together on their own.” While no one, including the Fraser Institute, is suggesting we spend the untold millions it would take to reverse the situation, neither should we forget how we got here. Patrick Raftis
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of agricultural construction (22 permits) pushed year-todate figures for the category to $10.2 million on 57 permits. Four permits were issued for construction of single family dwellings worth a total of $1.3 million in May. Year to date, 13 permits for single family homes worth just over $5 million have been issued.
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$84,000 in fees. “Our total (permits) for this year has pretty much doubled where we were this time last year. So, as you can see, we’re busy,” said chief building official Patty Wright at the June 9 Mapleton council meeting. Councillor Dennis Craven noted agricultural construction is driving the building boom in 2015. About $4 million worth
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
100 years ago Do you ever wonder what life was like 100 years ago? In the previous 60-some years our township had been settled and cleared into farms and small residential communities. Businesses were thriving and farmers were tilling their land and tending to their animals. Churches were well attended and their fundraising events made the local news. The first Mother’s Day services were held in the local churches that year. The local newspaper reported the social activities of the fraternities and societies, and of individuals, from
weddings to funerals. Students were listed, and sometimes their grades, as they graduated from one class to the next. Changes in a business ownership or location, or a new one opening was news. There were flax mills in Alma, Moorefield and Drayton and it was reported that the Linen Thread Company of Glasgow, Scotland had purchased both the Moorefield and Alma mills. Cars were the latest and newest means of transportation and the purchase of a Ford from H.W. Richards or a Chevrolet from O.B. Henry was newsworthy. The trustees of Glen Allan
School called for tenders for a new building in March. The building was ready for occupancy by November. On the municipal front the question of whether to use oil or water to lay the dust on the gravel streets seemed to be an annual debate. There was no local organized fire brigade so when a fire raged on the main street of Drayton the Harriston Fire Brigade came by special train to fight it. A block of store buildings was lost but some of the merchandise was saved. The debate over establishing a fire department would not be resolved for many years.
The First World War was declared in 1914 and local residents were as patriotic as the rest of Canadians. Each young man who volunteered to serve in the armed forces received a send-off gift. Two of the first named volunteers were among the many who lost their lives. John Cowan and Earl Riddolls’ names are engraved on the Drayton cenotaph. One young nurse, Irene Robertson of Drayton, was the first local woman to serve in that capacity at the war front. Several others from the township followed her example. The local Women’s Institutes were busy sewing
garments such as shirts and pajamas as well as packing boxes of treats with homemade jams and jellies for the troops. The Foresters collected bags of potatoes for the Toronto families of the men who had gone to fight in the war. The federal government introduced the War Tax on postage stamps. The Canadian Red Cross held a fundraising drive in October, the Ontario objective was $500,000. In order to fund the war efforts the federal government established the Victory Loan, with a goal of $50,000,000 in 1915. By September recruiting offices were set up across the
country to encourage more volunteers. Locally an office was established in the Drayton Town Hall with Lieut. H.E. Paterson and Capt. F.B. Smith in charge. A Patriotic League was formed by local ladies to involve more women in supplying clothing and treats for the soldiers. Funds were raised by donations and concerts for the League’s efforts. The Wellington County teachers chose to donate one per cent of their salaries to the war ambulance fund that year. Then as now, world news affected our citizens and they tried to help. Submitted by Jean Campbell
Lulu’s Band headlines Palmerston Party in the Park
Spring flowers - At its May meeting, the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society held its spring flower show. Clara Bauman, left, and Hennie Hof show their first place entries in two of the categories. The summer flower show will be held on June 26. Also at the June meeting, a photographer will share techniques for taking pictures of nature. Everyone is welcome. submitted photo
PALMERSTON - Some classic rock acts are set to take the stage at Palmerston Lions Heritage Park on June 27 for the second annual Party in the Park music festival. The multi-act festival features the return of The Lulu’s Band to Palmerston after a 14-year absence. Rounding out this year’s line up are The Mirrors, Brothers From Other Mothers and Mary 5e. Proceeds from the event go to the Palmerston Lions Club and the Norgan Theatre. “We are really excited to have Lulu’s return to Palmerston after so many years,” said Lion Ron Elliott, co-chair of the event. “They are an extremely popular group in our area, and always deliver an entertaining show.” Lulu’s last performed in Palmerston in 2001 at the Handcar Races, which were held where Heritage Park is today.
“We always enjoyed playing at the Handcar Races,” said Michael T. Oberle of The Lulu’s Band. “It was always a great time, we had that tent rocking.” Gates open at 4:30pm with Mary 5e kicking off the show at 5:30pm. In addition to being a licensed event, there will be food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Re-entry into the concert is allowed, and concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to reserve their spot. No backpacks or outside food and beverages will be allowed inside the gates. Tickets for the all-ages show are on sale now, and are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Students under 19 years of age pay $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. Children under 10 are free accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at Palmerston Home Hardware, Harriston Home
Hardware, Drayton School of Music (Drayton and Mount Forest locations), Mount Forest Confederate, Town of Minto office, the Norgan Theatre and online at www.norgantheatre. com. About the bands The Lulu’s Band was the house band for the Lulu’s Roadhouse in Kitchener from 1984 until 2000 when the massive bar closed its doors. The Mirrors are made up of veterans of the Canadian music scene. Keith Stahlbaum of Palmerston, Brad Stahlbaum and Ed Miller played with Major Hoople’s Boarding House for many years, and Brian Tozer was a founding member of Gaslight in addition to time with Major Hoople’s. The band is currently working on a follow-up album to
their 2012 release Sunnyside/ Sailor. Brothers From Other Mothers hail from Drayton, and features Drew Moore, Taylor Moore, Adrian Jones and Dave Jones. This will be Drew’s second time playing Party in the Park as he performed last year with The Lucas Rogerson Trio. Mary 5e, from Tobermory, has been rocking audiences for many years now. She has played The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, and CBGB’s in New York City. She has opened for acts such as Kim Mitchell and Alannah Myles, and performed alongside well-known acts such as Bif Naked and John Corabi of Motley Crue. Her song Therapy received a positive rating from Rolling Stone magazine.
Council wants information on splash pad plan FROM PAGE THREE Woodham suggested further public consultation might be necessary before proceeding with the project. “I understand the concept has been approved, it has been identified in our master plan and correct me if I’m wrong that was identified through consultation with Mapleton residents,” she said. “What I’m struggling with now is the water rates that just went up … I would like to take it back to the Mapleton residents - not necessarily a feasibly study - but if we proceed with this it does come with a cost.” “That’s why the residents put you here - so you can make decisions for them; gather the information and make the decisions,” responded Driscoll. Councillor Michael Martin suggested further discussion at the parks and recreation committee level would be useful. “I would hate to just say no. I would like to defer this resolution until we can approach it a little better,” said Martin. “I would be happy to defer it too,” agreed Craven. Councillor Marlene Ottens pointed out council was operating under a time constraint, as the first Movie the Park event is set for June 20. “I guess I’d like to see a little more planning long-term. Where are you going to put it? What’s it going to cost? And this is really a Rotary project, not parks and recreation,” said Ottens. However, she added, “I think it’s needed here in this town. I support the concept.” McRoberts pointed out the project is currently being dis-
cussed by the parks and recreation committee as a potential recipient of municipal dollars through the township’s 50/50 funding program. “I don’t know if we need to make a $500 donation,” commented McRoberts, who also pointed out the letter from the
Rotary Club requesting the donation was a blanket solicitation sent to numerous local businesses and organizations and not a specific request of council. The resolution to donate $500 to Movies in the Park was defeated with all council-
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By Rev. Calvin Brown, Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton
Father’s Day reflections On Father’s Day we reflect on the good things we have received from a father who cared. What are some of those characteristics that matter? As I was growing up perhaps the greatest thing about my father I remember was that he was a man of integrity – an honest man. He used to remind us that a man was only as good as his word. It was a virtue he not only preached but practiced as well. He observed Sunday as a day of rest and even when it would have been advantageous business-wise to keep his store open on a Sunday he never did
it. He wanted to keep a clean conscience. He was a strong man (at least to his kids). We used to joke with him about his Popeye muscles. He loved to wrestle with his kids on the floor, although mom would always urge us to “take it outside” before we wrecked the place. He was a hockey dad and often would drive his sons miles to playoff games. He wanted us to be physically strong and able bodied. He gave us a sense of identity and belonging. We would sometimes want to do something he didn’t think was a good idea and so when we complained that our friends were allowed to do it he would simply remind us that they might very well be allowed, but we were his sons and that’s
not what we do in our house. That taught us we didn’t do something just because everybody else did. We were led by our own standards and family values. Dad was a hard worker and a good provider. He worked hard and gave the impression he loved to work. He enjoyed the satisfaction of a job well done. We were never well off but we never went hungry or lacked any of the important things we needed. He was a man who loved creation. He would often take us fishing and hunting and was an amazing sportsman. It wasn’t just the hunting but also the sharing with the hunt gang the stories and the enjoyment of being in the beauty of nature. Whether it was bobbing in a boat fishing or crawling along
a creek bank, whether is was driving slowly along the old Nippissing road keeping an eye out for grouse or standing on watch on a nippy autumn deer run, he loved being out in the wild. He was a loyal man. I think that may be why still today I tend to value loyalty above most other virtues. I knew that sense of security and companionship that comes from that virtue. To know that no matter what there is always someone who is for you gives an inestimable sense of courage to try risky things and to know that even in failure there is a place to come for recovery and restoration. It means you can stand your ground alone even when others think you are crazy not to go along with everyone else. The loyalty of another enables
you to be courageous enough to discover who you really want to be. He was a kind and generous person. He was kind not only to his family but to others. I remember in our corner grocery store a lot of the neighbors would come to our store at the end of the month when they had no money left for food. They would ask dad if they could get some food on account – just until their next cheque. He would usually give them the credit for the sake of their families, although some of them never did pay it back. Observing him reminded me that there are more important things in life than just money. I’m sure he was repaid in heaven. These are the seven top things I remember best about
my dad. I’m sure I could recall many more but as I review the list I think of another Father I have who also shows these characteristics and who offers to be a Father to you as well, no matter what kind of an earthly father you experienced. Let me review these characteristics again and as you go over the list think of how blessed you can be by the one who invites us to call him Our Father, who art in heaven. He was a man of integrity. He was a strong man. He gave us a sense of identity and belonging. He was a hard worker and a good provider. He was a man who loved creation. He was a loyal man. He was kind and generous.
IPM chair makes pitch for volunteer involvement by Patrick Raftis GUELPH – Volunteers will be needed from the county when Wellington hosts the International Plowing Match
from Sept. 20 to 24, 2016, says event chair Ron Faulkner. While volunteer recruitment efforts in the northern part of the county, where the match
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Pastor Dirk Jan Kramer The Drayton Reformed Church would like to invite the community to come help us celebrate Pastor Dirk Jan Kramer’s retirement at an
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will be held on the Harristonarea property of Anne and Earl Schneider, have gone well, Faulkner said, “We do need talent from all over the county for this great event.” In total, more than 1,200 volunteers will be needed, with
the majority active the week before and the week of the match. Volunteers can pick up forms at the Minto municipal office. The IPM website www. plowingmatch.org contains information on volunteering and an application form.
Memorial Service
Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield Sunday, June 28th at 3:00 p.m. Guest Minister: Rev. Robin Osborne Drayton United Church
Music By: Derek Moore Drayton School of Music
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Horticulture fundraiser - The Moorefield and District Horticultural Society held its annual bake and plant sale outside Gourlay’s store in Moorefield on June 6. From lefta: Rosemary Nibourg, Jerry Ottens, Gea Lobsinger, Jo Houston and Margaret Martin served customers. Organizers were happy with the turnout and sales, with the event raising over $500. photo by Caroline Sealey
BIRDS
Gray catbird (formerly catbird) The map in Birds of Ontario by Andy Bezener clearly shows gray catbirds in southern Ontario, as far as the northern shores of Lake Superior. My first one landed on the gooseberry bush outside the kitchen window last fall, and I sure took notice. No other North American bird resembles the catbird. ID (with binoculars) was easy: 22cm/9” (smaller than a robin), dark grey overall; black cap; long tail may be dark grey to black; chestnut undertail coverts; black eyes, bill and legs. Status: uncommon to common migrant and breeder. The habitat fitted my sighting: dense thickets, brambles, shrubby or brushy areas (often near water which we aren’t really). Voice: cat-like meow call (also check); song is a variety of warbles, squeaks, mimicked phrases. There is little or no repetition. This bird is a member of the mimic thrush family. Nest: bulky cup is loosely built with twigs, leaves and grass, lined with fine material. They are vigilant defenders of their nest. This trait comes in handy against the parasitism of cowbirds. Courtship includes fluffing of body feathers, high squeaky singing and prolonged chases after the female. Feeding: forages on the ground and in vegetation for ants, beetles, grasshoppers, caterpillars, moths and spiders; berries and at birdfeeders. Winter range is Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Status: reforestation is improving the conservation of the catbird. Additional resources: National Geographic, Stokes, Audubon and Golden Field Guides. This spring we saw an indigo bunting and many pine siskins. Until next month, Susan Warren
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Exceptional leadership - Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow, centre, was the first recipient of the Mark Diotte Leadership Award at the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) conference in May. The award, presented to a fire chief that embodies exceptional leadership and inspires those around them, is named for the late Mark Diotte, fire chief in the town of Ajax. Diotte, an OAFC vice-president, passed away from cancer on May 7, 2014. Harrow was presented with a plaque congratulating him from Mayor George Bridge and deputy mayor Ron Faulkner, chair of the fire committee, at the June 2 town council meeting. photo by Patrick Raftis
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Sunday, June 21 10:00am: Pastor Ronald Fisher, Retired Pastor from Waterloo CRC will preach
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M C E W I N G Winnifred Ruth, (nee Fulton) of Waterloo and formerly of Drayton passed away peacefully at Columbia Forest Long Term Care, Waterloo on Monday, June 8, 2015 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd McEwing (1989). Loving mother of Fern Greb of Waterloo. Special Gram of Lori Lynn McDougall (Rene Veron) of Switzerland, and Janice Anne McDougall-Ricci (Tony Ricci) of Toronto. Cherished Great Gram to Liliane, Valentino, Alexandre, Cristiano, Olivier, Dario, and Louis. She will be fondly remembered by Roger and Pauline Price of Andorra, brother Jim Ford (Theresa) of Georgetown and the Greb family. Predeceased by her son-in-law Charles Greb (2009), brother Albert Ford (2014) and parents Walter and Maude (Henry) Fulton. After retirement, Ruth and Lloyd travelled North America in their
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OBITUARY motorhome and spent winters in Florida. Ruth enjoyed giving back to the Community around Drayton and being involved with the local 4H Clubs and judging at many local fairs. She was a life member of Peace Chapter #52 Order of the Eastern Star, Harriston. Special thanks to the staff at Sunshine Centre, Luther Village and Columbia Forest LTC (Breithaupt House) for their loving, gentle care and support that they gave to Ruth during her final years. To Honour Ruth’s wishes Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to share their memories of Ruth with her family at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Friday June 26, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. followed by a private family graveside service. As expression of sympathy donations to Drayton Festival Theatre, Drayton Mapleton Agriculture Society, or Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Peace Chapter # 52 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service in the Funeral Home on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.
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Ben Straus excels at competition for entrepreneurial students
91Run - The inaugural Emergency 91Run at the Palmerston Lion’s Park saw 175 runners and walkers registered and participating in the event. In partnership with the Minto Fire Department, all the proceeds from the fun run will go to the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team. photo by Jaime Myslik
Clean up day - Wellington County held a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics drop off day in Drayton at the PMD Arena on June 6. By noon over 15 cardboard bins had been filled with waste. Officials expected to unload over 250 vehicles by the end of the day. photo by Caroline Sealey
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FROM PAGE TWO on the tender, but only two offering a diesel engine option. The Howes and Reeves bid was the lower of the two. Public works director Brad McRoberts explained in a staff report an optional cost to upgrade to diesel was requested on the tenders “as diesel engines provide additional value in that the engines can perform longer and at greater fuel economies.” McRoberts noted the price difference between diesel and regular fuel is variable depending up season (higher than gasoline in winter but lower in
summer), and likely does not represent any significant cost savings. The report estimates that based upon a savings rate of one litre per 100 kilometers and an anticipated 200,000 kilometer engine life for a non-diesel engine, total savings of $2,000 on fuel could be achieved. “More significant is the longer engine life expectancy of a diesel engine,” the report states. “If a minimum of an additional two years of service life was achieved the deferral of a new vehicle cost for a two year period would result in an
approximate $5,600 savings.” Council also authorized the purchase of a 2016 Ford F-450 XL 4x4 from Reliable Ford with extended warranty and the trade in bringing the bid amount to $36,591 plus HST. The bid was the lower of two received. McRoberts noted that $100,000 had been budget for the purchase. The budget amount also includes the installation on a new box to be provided by Eloquip for $20,875 plus a new Ford plow mounting harness assembly. The current plow attachment will be reused.
by Caroline Sealey GLEN ALLAN - Ben Straus, of the Glen Allan area, is a Grade 12 student at Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS). With encouragement from his accounting teacher in Grade 11, Straus entered the DECA International Career Development Conference competition and gained valuable experience. This year he took the challenge again and placed 7th in the world out of 150 competitors in the Accounting Applications category. “I wish that I had done it before because it was a great experience. Since I was the first to go to Internationals from EDSS since 2001, I went with Preston High School (Cambridge) and their teacher,” Straus said. DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) formed 60 years ago with a goal to improve education and career opportunities for students interested in marketing, management and entrepreneurship goals. Ontario has one of the largest chapters in the organization. Straus met students from various countries including Spain, Germany, China and Guam at the event. Over 15,000 students were in attendance at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida in late April. Students attend opening and awards ceremonies at which time they traded pens, T-shirts, hats and local paraphernalia. At the Career Development Fair sponsors provide information on a variety of careers in business along with activities,
DECA medals - Mapleton Grade 12 student Ben Straus picked up four medals in various categories at an international career development conference in Florida. submitted photo
draws and free giveaways. A tour of the city and local attractions are also part of the DECA program. “In order to represent DECA Ontario at the international level, I finished 6th overall in my event at DECA provincials in Toronto,” Straus commented. Three events make up the DECA competition in which students demonstrate their school and career knowledge and skills in the Competitive Events Program. In individual events, students must complete a written 100-question multiple choice exam and two role-playing events that the student is allowed to review. The roleplaying scenario pertains to the business-related event the student is participating in.
In front of a judge the participant translates what they have learned into a spontaneous action. The judge evaluates the performance on five specific tasks. Maximum score is 100 points. The exam and role playing portions are valued at one-third of the total score. The final presentation is weighted twice the value of the exam score. Exam scores carry forward into the final competition. Participants have 10 minutes before presenting to the judge to review, prepare and develop an approach to solve the problem. Presentations to the judge run 10 minutes. Team decision-making events are similar to individual events except participants work in teams of two and are given double the time to prepare and present. In written events, competitors are given a scenario ahead of time, prepare a written report and an oral presentation. At the conference, Straus received four medals for: - first place role play in Accounting Applications; - top ten in multiple choice; - advancing to the finals; and - finishing in the top 10 overall. “I didn’t know anyone before the trip but it was easy to make a lot of friends as 700 kids were there from across Ontario and everyone got along great, “Straus said. He plans to attend a joint math and business program in the fall at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo. He hopes to obtain employment in sports administration or manage a sports team.
Lucas Rogerson Band to perform at Canada Day celebration in Drayton DRAYTON - Mapleton Township will celebrate Canada Day 2015 with an evening of family activities at the Drayton fairgrounds on July 1. Township officials recently released an update on the celebration, which begins at 6pm on July 1, with a chicken barbecue dinner. Tickets for the dinner, which runs until 7:30pm,
must be pre-purchased prior to the event and are available at the Mapleton Township office, Husky Farm Equipment in Alma, Bloomingdales in Drayton, à la Mode in Drayton and Brouwer’s Service Centre in Moorefield. Family games and activities will begin 6pm, including a dunk tank and bouncy castle. Mayor Neil Driscoll will be
leading a children’s bicycle parade at 8pm. Anyone 12 or under is encouraged to decorate their bicycle and line up at 7:45pm to be in the parade around the park. Local music will be on the grandstand stage at 8pm and the Lucas Rogerson Band will perform at 9pm leading up to a fireworks display at 10pm.
Theatre guild to stage new version of classic drama Whose Life is it Anyway? HARRISTON - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is set to stage the female lead version of Whose Life Is It Anyway?, Brian Clark’s poignant stage drama about a successful sculptor paralyzed in a car accident and her struggle to take control of her life. Clark also penned the wellknown male lead version of the play, which was made into a popular 1981 film starring Richard Dreyfus. Despite the serious subject matter, director Patrick C. Smith said the play will move audiences in various ways, including to laughter.
“There’s some good comedy in it,” he notes. Flora Burke plays the lead role in the production. Burke, a Mount Forest area resident, is no stranger to challenging characters, having played the title role in Shirley Valentine and the female leads in Educating Rita and My Fair Lady in previous guild productions. The cast includes: Sherry Campbell, Jeff Blakeney, Caroline Wollis, Sean Reihl, Tali McGovern and Dave Moran of Mount Forest; Annilene McRobb, Krista Hale, Patricia von Westerholt and John Tyson of Harriston;
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Stage drama - The cast and crew of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild production of Whose Life is it Anyway? includes, from left: Bart Penwarden, Dan Bieman, Patricia von Westerholt, Sherry Campbell, Jeff Blakeney, Flora Burke, Krista Hale, Patrick C. Smith, Dave Moran, Caroline Wollis, Alison Moran, John Tyson, Tali McGovern, Annilene McRobb and Sean Reihl. submitted photo
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