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Council declines request for monitoring agreement By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Township council has declined to ratify an agreement for a bridge reconstruction monitoring program requested by an indigenous group for a project on Sideroad 17 near Glen Allan. The bridge in question is a 1920s-era bowstring style arch bridge just east of Wellington Road 45. “The structure is in very poor condition with public concerns [about] safety,” notes a staff report from public works director Sam Mattina. The report, presented to council on June 13, indicates, “The condition of the concrete and reinforcing steel had reached the point where it is incapable of safely carrying emergency service vehicles or school buses. The township is required to keep its bridges safe and in a state of repair that is reasonable in the circumstances. The bridge is currently restricted to vehicles under two tonnes, which is effectively single passenger vehicles.” The work is approved for 90% provincial funding, up to $1,268,561. As part of a municipal class environmental assessment (MCEA) required for the project, the township
must engage the public, including any local indigenous groups in the notification awareness process and respect any indigenous land rights, cultural values and environmental issues that may exist. This bridge falls within the treaty lands of the Haudenosaunee indigenous group, which has expressed concern the MCEA process does not adequately address their interests with respect to land rights and environmental concerns. The Haudenosaunee are concerned there is not enough provincial oversight during the construction phases of projects. They indicated an interest in having project monitors from the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) present during construction “to ensure that the environmental mitigation measures are being followed properly and that cultural resources are preserved,” the report explains. The group is requesting initial project funding of $3,000, plus expense and other associated fees. Mattina’s report notes the window of opportunity for the township to receive the approved provincial funding for the bridge is tied to a start date of the detailed design
and construction. “Without funding the township will struggle to financially replace this bridge,” the report states. “The township may be liable in an action for negligence if it does not meet its duty of care. Entering into this monitoring agreement with the HDI Group will respect the requirements of the MCEA, the Haudenosaunee indigenous group as well as ensure the … project remains on schedule for the 2017 construction season, therefore ensuring the dissemination of the approved provincial funds.” Councillor Lori Woodham asked if the funds paid for monitoring would be eligible for the 90 per cent provincial funding, “or is this something we would be responsible for.” “Absolutely the cost of this work would be eligible for funding,” replied CAO Brad McRoberts. Woodham also asked how council could be sure of the final cost of the monitoring, given the agreement includes hourly rates for a variety of work. McRoberts explained the township would be agreeing to provide the initial $3,000 for HDI to review the project then provide a cost estimate
Show and Shine - ABOVE: Raechel Weed of Harriston helped friends Brad and Nancy Crozier of Palmerston display their 1999 Plymouth Prowler at the 21st Annual Mapleton Custom Rodders Show and Shine on June 16 at the Moorefield Ball Park. Over 200 vehicles were on display at the event. Proceeds from the show go to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation. LEFT: Ralph and Sheila Adams of Atwood with their 1956 Ford C-500 truck. BELOW: Brian James of Conestogo Lake brought a 1956 Chev panel truck and a Hummer-style vehicle. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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Maintenance facility completed within budget, report indicates By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The town$5.5-million new ship’s municipal maintenance facility was completed under budget, with about $15,000 to spare, according to a final cost summary presented to council on June 13. The report from CAO Brad McRoberts indicates the final tally for project was $5,540,879, $15,590 under the total project budget of
On budget - A final report indicates the new Mapleton public works maintenance facility on Sideroad 16 was completed on budget. Community News file photo $5,556,469. The report states the facility is “substantially completed,” with the only out-
standing expenses including the purchase of chairs for the training room and guest chairs for the offices.
the of portion “A Measures Emergency “Materials and Supplies budget ($1,500) will also be
used as the training room will be used as an Emergency Operations Centre. Staff will ensure that the additional chair purchases are less than a combined $17,090,” the report states. The project will be funded through a combination of insurance proceeds, reserves, reserve funds, debenture, and County of Wellington contribution for shared service costs for a maintenance facility the county is building
on the same site to replace the existing county facility in Drayton. “The discussions on the final shared services cost with the county are ongoing and once finalized a subsequent report will be provided outlining the final debenture requirements,” the report explains. “Kudos to the staff for keeping under budget,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll. SEE FACILITY » 3
Six local groups receive funding from Drayton citizen’s association DRAYTON - In 1971, the Village of Drayton was in need of a medical facility. A group of dedicated residents formed the Drayton and Community Citizens’ Association to raise funds for the project. Their goal was accomplished in 1972 with
the building of the Drayton Medical Clinic. In 1988, the association sold the clinic to two doctors for $120,000. In the spirit of using these funds to benefit local residents, the association made it its mission to support local groups and organizations.
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Each year an ad is placed in the Community News inviting written requests for monetary support. The association has handed out donations totalling over $210,000. This year funds were awarded to the Palmerston and District Hospital
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Strong showing - The Palmerston Marlins Novice 03 team faced some strong competition June 16 to 18 at the UTM Big Show event in Stratford. Seeded into the Platinum Division, they placed third overall in the 27-team tournament. Drayton-area team members included Rachel Lee, Raegan Cressman and Sarah Culp along with head coach Brad Culp and assistant coach Ken Cressman. From left: front, Alexa Harrison, Raegan Cressman, Rachel Lee and Jordyn Johnston; middle, Rob Harrison, Brianna Dickson, Sydney Iles, Sarah Culp, Halley Hogg, Kaitlyn Knight, Olivia Mminnick, Alyssa Turnbull and Emily Daw; back, Brad Culp and Ken Cressman. Submitted photo
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Gold medalists - From June 12 to 14 Norwell’s Unified soccer team participated in the provincial school championships in Niagara Falls. The team went undefeated in the tournament and captured the gold medal with a 3-0 score in the final. “Congratulations to our Special Olympic athletes and Unified Partners on this outstanding win,” school officials stated. Submitted photo
Historical essay contest winners announced ABOYNE - The Wellington County Historical Society’s annual Jean Hutchinson essay contest for 2017 featured the theme Canada’s 150th - What it Means to Me. Winners in the junior division competition were: 1st Joshua Doupe of Belwood, 2nd Kate Wadsworth of Elora, 3rd Jonah Doupe of Belwood
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June 23 - Moorefield United Church Garden Party, Moorefield Community Centre, 5-7pm. Ham, turkey, salads, strawberry shortcake. Adults $15, Kids 5-11 $5, under 4 free. June 24 - Breakfast on the Farm, 9-12 noon. Dirksen Holsteins, 6936 Wellington Road 7, Alma. Proceeds to the Fergus Fall Fair. Adults $8, Ages 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. Info 519-803-2562. June 25 - Bethesda Community Cemetery Memorial Service, Moorefield. 3pm. Minister Gavin Williams. Music: Surrendered. Bring lawn chairs. Event held under cover. June 27 - Mapleton Buds & Blooms June meeting and Summer Flower Show, 7:30pm, Moorefield Optimist Hall. Hanna Veld will make a garden decoration. Summer flower show entries on display. July 10-14 - Maker Fun Factory, Community Vacation Bible School, Children who have completed JK-Grade 5. Registration closes July 1 Info Tracy 519-638-3349.
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Singing duo - The Drayton United Church celebrated its 125th anniversary June 9 to 11 with a games night, talent show and special church service. The talent show on June 10 featured many local acts, including guitar and piano soloists, tap dancers, a power point art show, bag pipes and more. Church members Wayne Stevens, left, and Lynn Straus performed their rendition of I Remember It Well. Photos by Caroline Sealey
Road construction underway in Moorefield MOOREFIELD Reconstruction of McGivern Street (Wellington Road 10) began here this week. The County of Wellington has partnered with Mapleton Township to complete the reconstruction of the street. The contractor, Moorefield Excavating, will be completing the installation of a new storm sewer from the outlet near the Moorefield bridge to Hilwood Drive, replacing curb and gutter, sidewalk improvements, street lighting and other various surface works. Work began on June 19, with the contractor setting up traffic control and com-
pleting other tasks and on June 21 the installation of the storm sewer was scheduled to begin. Due to the depth of the storm sewer, road closure is required to allow for the installation from the outlet to south of the Moorefield Diner. According to Wellington County construction manager Mark Eby, the closure will be completed in segments, to reduce the impact to the community. The road will be closed from the bridge to Booth Street to allow for that section of storm sewer to be installed. “When the storm sewer is installed through Booth
Street the intersection will have to be completely closed and the contractor will work expeditiously to get through the intersection so it can be reopened,” Eby stated in an email. Once through the intersection, the road will be closed from Booth Street to Moore Street. North of Moore Street to the end of the project the road will be open to local traffic. The road closure is expected to last approximately five weeks. Eby stated access to businesses will be provided at all times during the project, which is expected to be completed in early October.
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“I don’t think it needs to be any longer than that. I mean I feel with cottages in the area - I’ve never heard of it going until 3am,” she stated. Councillor Marlene Ottens questioned why the exemption was needed, noting it would not be required for an event at one of the municipal halls in Drayton or Moorefield. “If you’re in a hall you don’t need a bylaw exemption .. and the halls are in town where there’s residents as well,” Ottens pointed out. Councillor Michael Martin suggested an outdoor component to the event may be the reason the extension was required. Martin noted the application indicates the disc jockey will be playing music only until 1am, adding, “That will be the bulk of the noise I would imagine.” Council passed an amended motion allowing the exemption until 1am.
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Regatta at Conestogo Lake - Over 30 participants from across Ontario participated in the Conestoga Sailing Club’s Warm Water Regatta, Wayfarer Class at Conestogo Lake on June 10 and 11. The Wayfarer is a very stable boat for both family cruising and great for competitive racing. “Winds were very gusty, which made it quite challenging,” commented commodore Jan d’Ailly. Photos by Tushar Singh
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MAPLETON – Council has denied a request for an extended exemption to the township’s noise bylaw for a wedding at the Conestoga Sailing Club. At the June 13 meeting, council approved an exemption from 4pm until 1am for a July 8 event, rather than 3am, as applicant Mitchell Sherratt had requested. “I’ve never seen one to go to 3am. I’m just wondering if there’s any background information why they’re requesting such a late time?” asked councillor Lori Woodham. “I’m assuming it’s because it’s a wedding. Bars are normally having to be shut down at 2am so perhaps this is just leading up to the cleanup,” said bylaw enforcement officer Kristen Bickers. Woodham said she would be in favour of amending the resolution before council to approve the exemption only until 2am.
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Mapleton council is taking a bit of a gamble in its decision to forego an agreement for a bridge reconstruction monitoring program requested by an indigenous group on a project on Sideroad 17 near Glen Allan. As part of a required municipal class environmental assessment (MCEA), the township must engage the public, including any local indigenous groups in the notification awareness process and respect any indigenous land rights, cultural values and environmental issues that may exist. This bridge project, being undertaken with 90% provincial funding, up to $1,268,561, falls within the treaty lands of the Haudenosaunee indigenous group, which has expressed concern the MCEA process does not adequately address their interests. The Haudenosaunee are concerned there is not enough provincial oversight during the construction phases of projects. They indicated an interest in having project monitors from the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) present during construction to ensure environmental mitigation measures are being followed and cultural resources are preserved. To that end, the indigenous group is requesting funding of $3,000, plus expense and other associated fees to cover costs of the monitoring program. One can see why councillors prefer not to add to the expense of the project by funding monitoring efforts of a group that might, at some point, formally object to it. However it’s a strategy that could backfire if the group were, through its own devices, to determine the project is a problem, as they could potentially shut it down anyway. A bridge project in Cayagu was shut down for over a year through 2014 and 2015 by the HDI over lack of exactly this type of agreement with the provincial government. The prospects of avoiding such concerns by working with the HDI to facilitate the project was probably key among the reasons the township’s public works director recommended entering into the agreement. However, ultimately it’s council’s call. Mapleton CAO Brad McRoberts explained, “The province delegates the requirement to consult with First Nations but does not require us to enter into any agreements.” McRoberts noted the township is willing to consider any valid issues the HDI or any other group may raise regarding the project as part of the EA process. Hopefully that will be enough to keep things on track, as the cost of enduring a shutdown and attendant legal wrangling would no doubt quickly exceed those associated with the requested monitoring program.
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Thank You On June 10th the Moorefield Optimist Club once again held our
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Nine holes of golf were enjoyed at Tralee Golf Club and afterwards everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Moorefield Optimist hall. Many of our local residents look forward to this event every year. This event would not be possible without the support of our participating community members, hardworking Optimist Club members and our generous sponsors. The Moorefield Optimist Club would like to sincerely thank all those who donated towards this event. Many local businesses donated prizes or made monetary donations so THANK YOU. Please feel free to talk to one of our local Optimist Club Members if you would like to be involved in this event in the future.
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New market location - Hailey and Teaghan Holzamer bought fresh strawberries from Wanda Dobben on opening day of the Drayton Kinettes Market on June 17. The market, offering fresh produce, baking and crafts, runs every Saturday from 9am to noon at the downtown municipal parking lot. Photo by Caroline Sealey
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Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society Party of historic proportions Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all residents, friends and families of the township, from far and wide, to attend Canada’s 150th celebration in Mapleton. The 150th Canada Day Committee has been working hard to put together a day where people can come together to celebrate our great country. This event gives us an opportunity to connect with our friends and family and create memories for ourselves, for our children and for our grandchildren. Start the day with a pancake breakfast at the farmers market in downtown Drayton put on by the Drayton Kinettes.
Next, accompany Mayor Neil Driscoll at the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Mornington Communications Skatepark. Follow along the sidewalks to see and take part in the first ever Chalkfest for Mapleton. After watching the parade, head on down to the fairgrounds for the rest of the evening for fun, free festivities for all ages. There will be a Redneck Splash Pad, painting for ages 8am to 12pm, bouncy castles, Art in the Park, cards and games of Euchre, Lost Heir and Crokinole. We would encourage you to get involved in the parade either by walking in it or by watching on the sidelines. There is always excitement
in the air as the parade passes by. It is what one would call community spirit. Looking for businesses and organizations and individuals young and old to be involved. At 5pm, be a part of history and have your picture taken in a Mapleton 150 community photo. If possible wear red and white to add to the picture. The committee will also have a photo booth corner so people can take their own pictures to remember the day as well. The beer tent run by the Drayton Kinsmen opens at 5pm and there will be vendors and clubs with food and snacks for everyone. Open mic starts at 6pm and local, live talent from the Moore
Family Band and Friends starts at 7pm. What would Canada Day be without fireworks? Over the past number of years, we have experienced great firework displays put on by our local fire crew. Come see and hear the great fireworks show as this year is lining up to be extra special. There will also be a grand prize draw for your chance to get front row seats and be the one to start the fireworks! So, come on out and be a part of a great day in the history of our community. For more details and times, check out the Mapleton Township website, Facebook and the Community News. See you there. Submitted by Liz Samis
Canadian displays - Elwin, Lori and Conner Woodham of Moorefield dressed up their rural property for the upcoming Canada 150 celebration. The top four photos at left illustrate their work. BOTTOM: Mapleton Township employees created a floral Canadian flag at Centennial Park in Drayton. Photos by Caroline Sealey
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Self control Not long ago I came across a story about an auto mechanic. In the process of doing his job, he accidentally got some brake fluid in his mouth and ended up swallowing it. Strange enough, he liked the taste. One day, remembering the sensation of the brake fluid in his mouth, he decided to try and drink some. Before he knew it, he had downed the whole bottle. One of his co-workers saw this developing pattern in his friend and was horrified. He told his friend that he needed to quit drinking the stuff because, “It will kill
you.” He went on to tell his friend “You need to give it up”. The mechanic responded “Hey, don’t worry; I can stop any time.” While I think the story is hilarious, there is an underlying story here about addiction that is tragic. In our Western world many of us are caught up in some kind of addiction. A statistics Canada website article that I read indicated that as many as one in five Canadians will meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder in their lifetime. Those are scary numbers. My personal guess is that every one of us has some kind of addiction, though we may not call it an addiction or even realize we
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are addicted. Think of something you love, something you “indulge in” from time to time. Now ask yourself, how long can I go without that item? For example, some people like a glass of wine with dinner. Can you go 48 hours without drinking that glass of wine, or any kind of alcohol? If not, then I would suggest you have an addiction to alcohol. What about smoking? Can you go 48 hours without smoking? If not, then you’re addicted to nicotine. Now those are known as very addictive substances, but what about caffeine? Can you go 48 hours without a coffee? Or how about sugar? Can you go 48 hours without something sweet? If not, perhaps you are addicted to sugar. Obviously, this is a far cry from a scientific experiment, but the point is very real. All
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to learn to control their thought patterns. When you begin to think of that thing you are addicted to or find yourself in an unhealthy thought pattern, you need to learn to break the cycle. You need to capture that thinking and change it. Another simple strategy involves avoidance. If you are addicted to pizza, stay away from pizza restaurants. If you are addicted to alcohol, don’t spend time in a bar. One of the best tools that most people will suggest is having an accountability partner. This can be challenging for some because it involves a great deal of trust, but in the long run it is very beneficial. When you look at some of the major programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous, or Celebrate Recovery, they all start with two basic points.
The first is that to be set free from your addiction, you need to first recognize that your addiction is just that, an addiction; that your life is not being controlled by you, but by the thing to which you are addicted. The second step, which I think is absolutely essential, is to recognize that in our own human strength we will not be able to overcome the addiction and regain self-control. In fact AA uses the words, “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Self control is not attained by our free will. It is a product of inviting God into our lives to help us overcome our addiction. We can do all kinds of things in striving for the virtue of self control, but let me encourage you to start with admission of it and turning to God for help.
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of us have areas in our life where we seriously struggle with a virtue that the Bible calls “self control”. Addictions, or things that control us, are not confined to drugs and alcohol. We also give in to other addictions. Consider some emotions: anger, self pity and jealousy. These feelings, if left to fester, can become consuming. In fact, some have described anger as “a form of temporary insanity”. Our emotions, like some physical addictions, can be consuming; we need to learn to become masters of and not servants to our emotions. Anyone who has known the confining, binding feeling of addiction has at one point or another desired to be free, to regain self-control. There are some basic things that a person can do. To regain self-control, one needs
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ment stems from unresolved land claims that cover the Haldimand Tract, and “most of southwestern Ontario.” He said an objection from the group could result in consequences ranging from the affected provincial ministries making note of the objection, to potential work stoppages. The latter, he noted, would include financial ramifications if a contractor were in place. “He’s going to sit there on a standby rate,” said McRoberts. A resolution to approve the report and approve the ratification of the monitoring agreement was defeated,
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Office Hours makes workplace a fun place By Patrick Raftis
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Explain this! - Meghan Gardiner confronts her husband, played by Jacob James, with evidence of his philandering in a scene from the Drayton Entertainment production of Office Hours. Photo by Gary Moon they never come together on stage, provide strong chemistry with the other actors through a variety of roles. Neil Foster plays some divergent characters in this show, ranging from a desperate newsman to a confused parent, and never misses a beat in the transition. Lorna Wilson is barely recognizable as she switches from portraying a struggling, but professional producer to a classic overbearing mother in the space of a scene. Veteran director Max Reimer’s steady hand is obvious here, as the action flows seamlessly with the actors all clearly on the same page in terms tone and pacing for each scene. Designer Sam Burson has created a set that is impressive in its simplicity and functionality, while still drawing wows from members of the near-capacity audience as they arrived on opening night.
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If there’s a problem with this show it’s that some of the humour comes across as dated, not surprising given it was first staged in 1989. One such joke is a reference to a television actor few, and virtually no one under 50, have likely heard of. More problematic, is a scene built around the reaction of two characters to the news that another is gay. Clearly the responses depicted are more in keeping with 1980s sensibilities than today’s, making any laughter they incited both perplexing and somewhat uncomfortable. To be fair to the theatre industry, their choice is to either hold their nose and move past the obvious drawbacks of such material on a contemporary stage, play it as period, or consign to the scrap heap a lot of otherwise serviceable plays. All things considered, the various elements of Office Hours add up to an enjoyable whole and a fun couple of hours at the theatre. Office Hours runs from June 14 to 30. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Drayton Festival Theatre, online at www.draytonentertainment. com or by calling the box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866.
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DRAYTON – Like most Norm Foster plays, Office comedic mines Hours moments from the depths of its characters’ personalities. That’s trickier than usual in this amusing romp, which slowly links characters in ostensibly unrelated scenes set in six different offices into one final funny showdown in a psychiatrist’s office. While an interesting plot device, the format forces the quick creation of some broadly drawn characters whose wacky interactions drive the laughs. While the version currently on stage at the Drayton Festival Theatre hits the mark harder on some scenes than others, the actors do a fantastic job of weaving the plot threads into a comedic whole. Office Hours provides the ultimate challenge for any actor, credibly playing multiple characters within the same production, and the five performers charged with portraying 16 characters pull it off in spectacular fashion. During the production one hardly notices that Jacob James follows up his turn as a one-armed man with a stint as a philandering husband and later a portly jockey. You’re too busy chuckling at his antics. James, by the way, steals quite a few scenes with his high-concept portrayals. Krunchkywich Kevin and Meghan Gardiner carry much of the weight through several scenes, and though
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