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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Township employees will be eligible to join the Ontario Municipal Retirement System (OMERS) on Aug. 1. Council approved a recommendation and passed a bylaw making the township an OMERS employer at its June 24 meeting. The move follows well over a year of investigation of the pros and cons of joining the pension plan utilized by nearly every municipality in the province. A bylaw authorizing the move was passed at the meeting. “As council is aware, employee attraction and retention has been a concern for some time, which can primarily be attributed to the lack of participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Savings Plan,” stated CAO Patty Sinnamon in a report to council. Representatives from OMERS will be meeting with eligible township employees to review the plan and employees will decide individually whether they wish to opt in. Should an employee opt out of the plan, they retain the right to join at a later date. However, if they decide to opt in, they must remain in the plan as long

as the township employs them. The opt-out provision is in place to protect existing long-term employees, who Sinnamon said are better off not to join OMERS if they plan to retire within 26 months. The employee and employer match contributions to the plan. Current OMERS contribution rates are 9 per cent for those making up to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) maximum of $52,500 and 14.6% for those beyond the CPP maximum. Currently township employees contribute to matched, selfdirected RRSPs and the contribution rate is 5%. This practice will continue for opted-out employees, but the contribution rate will be bumped to 9%. Councillor Jim Curry asked if employees could chose to stay at the 5% contribution rate. “It would be at nine across the board,” explained Sinnamon. “I’m looking at our mature employees. They’re going to take home less,” said councillor Neil Driscoll. Councillor Andy Knetsch said the switch to OMERS is unavoidable. “I think in this current term of office where we’ve had staff members leave for whatever

reasons, one of those reasons has been because of OMERS … there’s no way of getting around it,” said Knetsch. The cost to the township for the RRSP contributions, based on the 2014 salary grid at a 5% contribution rate would be approximately $71,932 and is included in the 2014 operating budget. The cost to Mapleton, should all eligible employees join the OMERS plan would be approximately $151,450. However, said Sinnamon, “It is highly unlikely that all employees will join the plan given individual ages and retirement plans.” Sinnamon noted a line item was added to the township’s 2014 administration budget to add $50,000 to help offset the cost of OMERS. As the township will be joining OMERS part way through the year, the increased cost will be pro-rated to the remaining five months and are fully funded within the 2014 budget. Sinnamon noted the mayor and councillors have not been included in the plan at this point. “Given that there is less than five months until the municipal election, I would suggest that this decision be left to the new council,” she stated.

Mapleton representatives split votes on county hospital funding by Meagan Leonard WELLINGTON CTY. – County council has approved a funding request of $9.4 million to be divided between three area hospitals. After a lengthy deliberation at the June 26 meeting, the motion was passed by a 10-4 vote. The funding includes $5 million for construction of the new Groves Hospital in Aboyne, and $4.4 million to be split between Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest and Palmerston and District Hospital for upgrades to emergency rooms and renovations

to house pharmaceutical dispensing units. The majority of opposition came from Erin Mayor Lou Maieron, who has maintained throughout the funding deliberations that citizens in southern Wellington would see no benefit from the projects and their tax dollars would be betterspent improving infrastructure in Erin. Councillor Ken Chapman also expressed concern that hastily committing to such a sizable donation would become a financial burden to the incoming council this fall following the municipal election.

Maieron reiterated that sentiment, stating more information is needed and the policy concerning hospital funding reviewed before moving forward. “Without a policy and without a way to fund it, it’s premature,” Maieron said. “It doesn’t seem like the hospitals are without funds to get started. Without information it’s only fair not to encumber the next council.” A motion to defer the decision was defeated. Wellington North Mayor Ray Tout rejected the idea that hospitals only service those

who live in the immediate vicinity. “There’s nobody in this room that hasn’t been touched by poor health ... and hasn’t ended up in London or Hamilton,” he said. “They need to be for transients as well as locals.” Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale said he was concerned that small town hospitals wouldn’t survive long-term, and therefore money spent servicing them would be counterproductive. “Some pieces are missing from this puzzle,” Whale said. “What is the role going to be

for small town hospitals in the health care system? Are we putting money into something that isn’t going to survive long term? Are we going to be able to attract doctors?” In an interview with the Community News, Whale said he is also concerned about shifting responsibilities between levels of government. “I’m still really concerned that at a municipal level we’re starting to take over some responsibilities that are really supposed to be provincial and I think we have enough infrastructure and services we provide - that we have to provide

- that I think that this is one that if at all possible we should stay out of health care,” Whale said. “They make arguments from the economic development side and I could buy into that to some extent, if someone could demonstrate to me what the hospital expectations are for businesses getting employees to move into our county. “Personally I think if you have a hospital within a half hour to three-quarter-hour drive that has multiple services, not just a bed where you might receive overnight care until they diagnose your real issue, Continued on page 3

Council defers decision on bridge work priorities for further discussion by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council continues to struggle with decisions about which bridge and culvert repair projects should top the township’s priority list. At the June 24 meeting council deferred a decision on a staff recommendation that would have seen the township take on a $1 million debenture and tackle four bridge projects this year. The amount would also cover planned street light upgrades. CAO Patty Sinnamon

reported she and operations manager Les Robinson had met, as directed by council, with a representative from Reeves Construction to review the condition of various bridges and culverts identified in the township’s Bridge Assessment Report as requiring work within the next one to five years. The idea was to determine whether some of the work should be done this year. Four bridges were identified as priorities for repair in 2014, with a total cost of work

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estimated at around $576,000. Sinnamon said the work could either be covered using funds drawn from bridge reserves or raised by debenture. “It would be staff’s recommendation to purchase a debenture in the amount of $1,000,000,” she reported. “This debenture would cover not only the 2014 bridge work, but the cost of the streetlight upgrades, which is estimated to be $240,000. Currently interest rates are quite low at approximately

2.82% for 10 years, with an annual repayment amount of $116,156. Any funds not used from the debenture would be applied to the 2015 bridge works.” Mayor Bruce Whale expressed concern about spending that much money based on one quote. The mayor said he hadn’t expected the construction company to provide quotes on the projects, just help identify which structures required immediate work. However councillor Neil

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Driscoll pointed out “council asked staff to get this back to us.” Sinnamon added, “It would be very difficult to bring someone else in now, because you have these prices.” Driscoll said, “If you’re Reeves Construction your price is now public.” “They don’t have to tender at the same price that’s shown,” replied Whale. Driscoll said companies spend “a lot of time and money” preparing quotes and

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the township invests staff time in such projects as well. “If I was these people I’d say ‘Well, when you get serious, come back to me,’” said Driscoll. “Really - on a job like this I’m not sure we want to be going outside our procurement policy,” the mayor replied. Whale said he would much rather have a five-year plan for bridge projects than make decisions on an annual basis, to allow for better long-term Continued on page 3

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Mapleton ready for influx of rodeo-goers MOOREFIELD – This village will be bustling with activity this weekend, as the local Optimist and Kinsmen clubs host the second annual Mapleton Rodeo from July 4 to 6. More than 4,000 people are estimated to have attended the three-day event in 2013 and organizers are hoping for an even better turnout for this year’s event. Rodeo action will be centred around the Maryborough Community Centre on Ball Avenue, but rodeo-goers should follow signage to one of several parking locations near the event site. “No matter which way you enter into

our lovely little village you and your party will be shuttled to the rodeo site the farmer way, using the latest in New Holland equipment, and a few straw bales,” organizers state on the Mapleton Rodeo website. The event opens Friday night with a family barbecue dinner and live entertainment under an outdoor tent. Friday night’s fun will include an amateur rodeo, children’s activities and performances by Randy Smart and Sarah Smith. Gates open on Saturday at 11am, with entertainment in the tent and children’s

Township ponders offer to claim fire fighting costs by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Insurance company dollars that could help cover the cost of fighting fires in Mapleton are going unclaimed, says a representative of a company offering to help unlock that cash. Founded in 2011, Ontariobased Fire Marque offers to recover cash for municipal fire departments by invoicing insurance companies for costs incurred by fire departments. Fire Marque representative Chris Carrier told Mapleton council at its June 24 meeting that most property insurance policies include fire department expense recovery clauses. “You do require some work to unlock the coverage,” said

Carrier, explaining the township would need to amend its fire user fee bylaw as some insurance company wordings state a bylaw is required, prior to the loss, before a payment will be made. Carrier said the program would not generate extra paperwork for the fire department beyond standard incident reports being done anyway. “We are not asking your fire chief to do any duplication of work,” Carrier said. Fire Marque charges 30 per cent of fees recovered and Carrier estimates Mapleton could generate about $14,000 in revenue “that you’re entitled to. “That’s after the 30 per cent is taken off,” he pointed out.

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activities. In addition to the New Holland Elite Rodeo, Saturday’s events will include a parade, an arm wrestling competition, karate demonstrations and children’s activities. Opening ceremonies and the parade are scheduled for 2pm. Popular local band Loose Change will headline a Saturday night concert, with opening act Biggy and the Hostiles. The event continues on Sunday with a cowboy breakfast, children’s activities and more action in the rodeo ring. For more information go to mapletonrodeo.ca.

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Look, No Hans! opens July 2 for run at Drayton Festival Theatre

Bridge work - This bridge on Concession 14 is among those flagged for urgent repair in 2014.

Bridge work decision is deferred by council FROM PAGE ONE decision making. “Do we have to close Sideroad 17 if there’s 15 structures there and it’s going to cost us $10 million over the next 15

years to keep that open?� he wondered. Council members agreed to defer the decision until after newly-hired public works director Brad McRoberts joins

staff on July 2. “I say we save a lot of time, have a special meeting when he’s on board. We can make this a number one priority,� said councillor Jim Curry.

County to help fund hospitals in Wellington FROM PAGE ONE that’s probably sufficient,� said Whale, adding he feels he didn’t have enough information on the future role of rural hospitals to support the request. Ward 2 county councillor John Green of Mapleton did support the request, indicating he felt the move was a continuation of established county practice. Green said the requirement for 10 per cent in local funding is actually a reduction from a provincial position which, back in 2007 when Green was warden, used to require a 50 per cent local contribution. “For some reason, maybe government rethinking, maybe pressure from the AMO board which Chris White and I are on, that funding increased to 90 per cent and that left 10 per cent local and a number of years ago, before anybody that’s on county council now, the council had an unwritten policy that they would pay the local share of the county hospitals. And that’s exactly what it was - county hospitals,� Green told the Community News. At the June 26 meeting Tout said keeping hospitals up to date is what attracts new doctors, and fosters economic development in smaller communities. “No county can survive without the professionals of our local hospitals,� said Tout. Some members of council also expressed hesitation to provide funding for the new Groves hospital, since it had already received a donation of $5 million in 2003. They felt the three donations should be considered on an individual basis. Councillor Don McKay said Groves serves a larger population, making it easier to raise funds than for smaller facilities. Councillor Lynda White said the money Groves received in 2003 had been used for servicing and has nothing to do with the project at hand. She said she was shocked by the suggestion to consider the projects independently. “Groves is building a brand new hospital. This is something that will only happen in our lifetime once,� she said. “The government will not look at that previous $5 million when they look at what the municipality is putting in ... We are one county. We stand together.� Councillor Jean Innes added the majority of previous funding for Groves came from a donation by OLG Slots - and not from the county purse at

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“We’re looking at community,� Innes said. “Groves is going to be a major hospital. It’s going to have schools JOHN GREEN and ancillary activities going on that will benefit the whole community. It’s going to be a very special hospital.� Before bringing the motion to a final vote, councillor Shawn Watters stressed the importance of the various municipalities maintaining a united front. “(Separating) is not in the spirit of the horseshoe,� he said. “We can discuss and question things, but generally we tend to be supportive of one another. This dialogue is not helpful in that way.� McKay repeated this sentiment, saying the point of council is to decide what’s best for the county as a whole. “To me, home is Wellington County. It’s not Puslinch or Erin. It’s the county of Wellington,� McKay said. “Charity does begin at home, but we need to look at our hospitals in the county as family and need to make sure all of our residents are looked after.� On the final motion, 10 councillors were in favour, while Whale, McKay, Maieron and Chapman were opposed. Warden Chris White told the

Community News there was no funding timetable attached to the motion. H e explained the hospital projects will be funded BRUCE WHALE on an asneeded basis over the next several years. He dismissed concerns the funding will result in large, multi-year tax increases for county residents. “At the end of the day ... worst case scenario, if we borrow the entire amount right now, with a 20-year debenture, it will result in a one-time 0.9% levy increase,� White said. He added the increase could be mitigated by possible savings the county may see through a new OPP funding model. “We could save a couple of million dollars per year (with that),� White said. -With files from Pat Raftis and Chris Daponte

Landlocked land to go cheap after tax sale fail by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – A little piece of Mapleton soil is set to go dirt cheap. After a tax sale on the property two years ago failed to attract a bid meeting a pre-set minimum, the issue remained on the township’s books. On Aug. 15, 2012 a sale by public tender was held on the property at Part Lot 18, Concession 12, Maryborough. The minimum tender amount was advertised as $5,077. The only bid received was rejected as it did not meet the minimum. The 1.29 acre property is land locked and not accessible by a public road. At the June 24 council meeting, deputy trea-

surer/tax collector Teresa Armstrong explained the municipality had two options: either vest the property into the township’s name and write-off taxes or write-off the taxes and leave the property with the current owner. She suggested the township vest the property and then offer it to the lone bidder, an adjacent landowner, at the $3,000 price submitted at the time of the 2012 tax sale. She noted the township will need to declare the land surplus to the needs of the municipality as set out in the Township’s Disposal of Surplus Lands policy before proceeding with the sale. “This is the first time we’ve ever had one that was not a successful tax sale,� she noted.

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Entertainment debuts in this production are Kaitlyn Riordan as Peter’s snooty but naïve wife, Monica, and Steffi DiDomenicantonio who takes on the role of Mitzi, Peter’s mistress. Caitlin Stewart is Heidi, the singing telegram girl, and Jacob James is Cadwallader of the British Security of Industry. Veteran Drayton Entertainment performer Susan Johnston Collins adds plenty of comedy as Tregunter-Jones, a representative of Midland Motors. Look, No Hans! is sponsored by Gibson Sound & Vision. Media Sponsors are 570News Talk Sports, 106.7 Country and Stratford CJCS 1240. Design Sponsor is Ideal Supply. The 2014 Season Media Sponsor is CTV. Regular performance tickets are $42 for adults; $25 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances before the official opening and groups of 20 or more are $34. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the Drayton Festival Theatre Box Office, or by calling 519-638-5555 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

several of his guests) when his wife’s flight is delayed and she returns home from the airport unexpectedly ‌ forcing him to juggle his mistress, a voluptuous singing telegram girl and a senior inspector who is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a top industrial spy from the East of Hans. Amid many comings and goings, and considerable confusion, the elusive spy finally makes a brief yet highly unusual appearance. Director Wade Lynch is no stranger to Drayton Entertainment, having delighted audiences in such past productions as Suds, Man Of La Mancha and Shear Madness, among others. Thrilled to be back in Ontario, Lynch recently completed an eight-year run as associate artistic director at the Charlottetown Festival. An exceptional cast has been assembled for this hilarious comedy including Kevin Kruchkywich as Peter Fisher, the cheerful yet unqualified undercover agent. Kruchkywich is new to Drayton Entertainment but has performed with theatre companies in England, Germany and Africa, making him perfectly suited as an ‘international man of mystery’. Also making their Drayton

DRAYTON – The Drayton Festival Theatre continues its 2014 season next month with the wacky spy comedy Look, No Hans! which runs from July 2 to 19. “Who doesn’t love a funny story that’s full of confusion and unbridled chaos?� says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “Look, No Hans! is lighthearted and entertaining, making it the perfect summer theatre experience.� Set against the backdrop of the bitter end of the Cold War, the story behind this fast-paced farce revolves around Peter Fisher, manager of the West Berlin office of a British car company who is rather unsuccessful at attempting to sell British cars to the Germans. A colourful character who likes to drink whiskey and fraternise with certain local women, Fisher also happens to lead a double life as a secret agent for the British Security of Industry, a role for which he is singularly ill-equipped. With his wife Monica due to fly home to England for a short break, Peter is looking forward to a quiet evening at home to celebrate his birthday. His plans are quickly thrown out the window (along with

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Rodeo returns to township Moorefield will be a busy spot this weekend, as the Moorefield Optimists and the Drayton Kinsmen clubs host the second annual Mapleton Rodeo from July 4 to 6. The clubs have been hard at work on the organizational aspects of the event pretty well since the take-down was completed for last year’s show. Mapleton is fortunate to have two such active service clubs and the entire community is being offered a chance to contribute to their good works just by heading out to the rodeo for a good time. All proceeds will help to finance the group’s community betterment projects. Rodeo action will be centered around the Maryborough Community Centre grounds and the event opens Friday night with a family barbecue dinner and live entertainment under an outdoor tent. Gates open on Saturday at 11am, with entertainment in the tent and children’s activities. In addition to the New Holland Elite Rodeo, Saturday’s events will include a parade, an arm wrestling competition, karate demonstrations and children’s activities. Opening ceremonies and the parade are scheduled for 2pm. Popular local band Loose Change will headline a Saturday night concert, with opening act Biggy and the Hostiles. The event continues on Sunday with a cowboy breakfast, children’s activities and more rodeo events. A community rodeo goes well beyond the action in the ring and offers something for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age. For more information check out the full schedule at mapletonrodeo.ca. Patrick Raftis

Tips for summer safety The end of the school year has arrived and Wellington County OPP are reminding drivers and parents to take extra care and keep the children in our community safe throughout the summer months. There will be an increased number of pedestrian and bicycle traffic on streets and sidewalks. Motorists are reminded to; - drive with care, especially near parks and recreation centres; - when coming upon bicycles, give them space; - slow down, and keep an eye for children playing near the street; and - always watch for children as you’re backing up. Walk around your vehicle to make sure no one is behind it. Police are also asking parents to talk with their children about pedestrian rules when walking and crossing the streets and mandatory use of bicycle helmets for riders under 18.

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Staying healthy while on summer vacation a challenge by Mike Libbey DRAYTON - It’s finally that time of the year to plan a nice summer vacation, especially after such a long cold winter, which seemed never ending. Vacations are usually a chance to enjoy the outdoor weather and activities, although many find that after vacationing they tend to put on some additional weight due to overindulging when eating out. Remember, during the winter most have gained anywhere from two to five pounds which usually is a permanent weight gain. It doesn’t sound like much but in 10 years that can be an extra 30 pounds which can be the trigger for starting insulin resistance which may lead to type 2 diabetes. How to eat healthy while on a vacation is a challenge. The main way to tackle this is to change the way you think about eating. Most people think “I’ve worked hard all year and I deserve to reward myself by having tasty treats.” A better way of looking at this is you deserve to be healthy and that does not

mean living without the foods we love. When eating out, have desert but skip the French fries or bread and butter to offset the extra calories. When booking a room try getting one with a refrigerator so you can stock it with healthy foods such as yogurt, low fat milk, fruit and vegetables. You can also bring your own healthy cold cereal, whole grain breakfast bars, bottled water and even some canned tuna - don’t forget the utensils and bowls. Now let’s look at staying active while on vacation. If you are parents with young children or even brave enough to bring your teenage children, be active with them. I see so many parents that are resting sipping on a cold beverage while their children are out playing. The best times I’ve ever had in my life involved being active with my children when they were young and even as they grew into young adults. Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers. Just remember your children will only be young once and one day be out

on their own. Now is the time to bond and build lasting memories that will be with you for a lifetime. For those who don’t have children or they have moved out, plan some sort of physical activity on your vacation. One of the best conditioning activities is simply a nice walk down a nature trail or on the beach. The key point is to stay physically active throughout your life. One of the most important gifts you can share with your children is to educate them. As a parent you can talk to them about eating healthy and staying active but unless you actually demonstrate this way of living to them, you are probably wasting your breath. Childhood obesity has been increasing each year for the last 30 years and there is no sign of improvement. Currently 59 per cent of Canadian adults and 31% of children are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and many

other health problems. So we now know being overweight is a health concern. What do we do about it? Here are some ideas enjoy your vacation and stay healthy: - plan mini-vacations such as hikes, camping out (leave electronic games at home); - allow a certain amount of time each day to be physically active with your children. Examples: biking, swimming, throwing a Frisbee. Remember, make it fun and also that there is no excuse not to find the time; - don’t bring home junk food. If it’s there, you will eat it; and - have a fruit and veggie plate ready for the kids when they get home from activities. Mike Libbey is a dietician with the Mapleton Family Health Team. For more information about any of the free services offered by your local family health team ask your doctor or nurse practitioner during your next visit, visit the website www.afhto.ca or google ‘family health team locations’.

Wellington County OPP offer advice for ATV riders WELLINGTON COUNTY - All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) are not toys, police caution. They handle differently from other vehicles such as motorcycles and cars. Riding ATVs can be an enjoyable form of outdoor recreation when done properly, Wellington OPP state in a recent press release. They can also be used for agricultural or utility use. Proper instruction and practice is important. Wellington County OPP encourage ATV owners and operators to ride safe and responsibly to reduce the risk of injury or death by offering the following safety tips: - always wear an approved helmet when riding; - wear protective gear such as boots, gloves, pants, long sleeve shirt or jacket, as well as eye protection;

- conduct a pre-ride inspection before heading out; oil and gas levels brakes, lights; - be prepared. Always carry a map, compass or GPS unit and a first aid kit; and - never consume alcohol or drugs before riding. Police note ATV’s may be driven on certain highways, highway shoulders, or municipal roads where a bylaw has been passed allowing such operation, provided: - the ATV is registered and its permit is carried by the driver; - the ATV is insured and that the driver carries proof of insurance; - the driver has a valid driver’s licence in his/her possession; - the driver wears a helmet and no passengers are on the vehicle;

- the driver is travelling no more than 20km/h where the speed limit is 50 km/h or no more than 50km/h where the speed limit is more than 50km/h; - the driver is at least 16 years old and holds a valid G2/ M2 licence or greater. - The driver must be at least 12 years old to drive an ATV off-road. Those under 12 are

not permitted to drive an ATV except on land occupied by the vehicle owner or while under supervision of an adult. Police also advise riding on private property without permission can lead to a trespassing charge. For more information on ATV riding tips visit http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/ roadsafety/safevehicles-atvindex-1022.htm.

OPP investigate mischief in area MAPLETON - Wellington County OPP received several reports of mischief overnight on June 26. Maryborough Public School had three windows smashed and a 2006 Dodge van parked at the end of a laneway on Wellington Road 86 had the windows smashed and doors dented. The mailbox and

lanterns at the end of the driveway of a home on Wellington Road 10 were also damaged. Anyone with information regarding these crimes, can contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.

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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society

Conestogo River Did you know that the name Conestogo is from a native word meaning meandering? The Conestogo River is a feature in our township that most of us take for granted. It and its tributaries do meander through the township, providing drainage for much of the area. It’s source is fresh water springs in the former West Luther Township, east of the village of Arthur. The river and its waters were important to the settlers of the township. In the 1840s and ‘50s as they settled on its banks it

provided fresh water for their needs. The settlers built dams and mill races to power grist and saw mills. Old plans of Glen Allan, Hollen, Hustonville and Drayton all show mill lots. At Stirton, in the area about half a mile west of the crossroads by the Conestogo River known as Upper Stirton, there was a grist mill and a flax mill. Cheese factories were operated at Riverbank, Rothsay, Wyandot and Goldstone. These factories required a source of fresh water. Evidence has been found of smaller cheese making facilities throughout the town-

ship. The settlers cut huge blocks of ice from the river in winter. Stored in an ice house covered in sawdust, these blocks would last most of the summer and helped preserve fresh food. And could any child resist the lure of skating on a cleared section of the frozen river? There are accounts of organized hockey games played on the Conestogo in Drayton before the ice rink on Elm Street was built. The Conestogo is a tributary of the Grand River. In the early 1950s the Grand River

Conservation Commission determined that a dam should be built in the township to conserve public water supplies and to regulate floods. The Conestogo dam and lake were completed in 1958. The lake covers about 1,800 acres when full. The remaining area, of the 5,400 acres purchased for the project, are now used for cottage lots on the lake front, camping and picnic areas and reforested wood lands. Our grid of concession roads and sideroads cross the Conestogo and its tributaries in many places. It may well be that

our township has more bridges and large culverts to accommodate the flowing waters than any other township in the province. Over the years we have made use of the river resources in many ways. Yards of gravel have been dredged from its bed to build roads. Many a family enjoyed the trout and bass caught in its waters. J. C. Hefkey, a retired shoemaker, spent many a day in the 1940s casting his bait for trout. He often waded the river for miles in his quest. He usually quietly shared his catch

with some hungry family. Over the years we humans have tried to change the river’s course, cleared the lands (thus allowing rapid run-off), and generally tampered with nature. Through the efforts of The Grand River Conservation Authority, Trees for Mapleton, Green Legacy other organizations and good practices by our farmers, areas are being reforested and wet lands created where possible. The Conestogo now has cleaner waters and once again can one cast for trout and bass. submitted by Jean Campbell

Mapleton senior staff get raises to address attraction, retention issues by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Key managerial staff in the township will be getting a salary increase as part of a plan to attract and retain top talent. Council met in-camera on June 24 to discuss “labour relations or employee negotiations,” including a confidential report from CAO Patty Sinnamon on senior management compensation. Following the session,

council passed a resolution to approve new job rates for several positions. The CAO/ clerk’s position will now pay $57.06 per hour, up from a range of 45.43 to $53.4. The director of finance and director of public works will both receive $50.48 per hour, up from a range of $35.89 to $42.22. The positions were separated out from the township’s pay equity plan in order to establish the new rates.

“Mapleton needed to address remuneration for these positions in order to deal with retention and attraction of highly qualified individuals,” stated Sinnamon in an email to the Community News. Mapleton council also agreed at the June 24 meeting to join the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), in part to address staff attraction and retention issues.

Summer Flower Show held in Moorefield MOOREFIELD - The Moorefield and District Horticultural Society’s Summer Flower Show and meeting were held on June 24. There were 73 entries in the show, which was judged by Monica Skinner, who complimented members on their entries and gave some helpful comments on how some of them could be enhanced. Skinner, a master gardener and a photographer, was also the speaker for the evening. She presented a slide show entitled The Language of Flowers. She described how flowers mean or say different things in different countries and cultures.

In our country, a flower is associated with each month of the year (e.g. January - carnation, February - violet, June rose). Each Canadian province has a flower as its emblem. For example: Ontario - trillium, Saskatchewan - prairie lily, Yukon - fireweed. Skinner gave a brief history of some of the oldest cultivated flowers including the tulip, rose, iris and lily, and told the legends associated with some of them. She also described how flowers have been intertwined with religion over the centuries. Jo Houston thanked Skinner for the informative presentation. During recess, lunch was

served by Martha Rumph and Houston and members had opportunity to buy tickets for the door prizes. During the business meeting Clara Bauman reported that the society’s annual flower and bake sale had been a success, with a profit of $506. At the close of the meeting, members joined in singing Happy Birthday to long-time member Jean Dobben, who celebrated her 88th birthday on June 21. The next meeting of the society and the Fall Flower and Vegetable Show is scheduled to be held on Aug. 26 at the Moorefield Community Centre.

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By Rev. Rosemary Godin, Minister, Moorefield-Rothsay United Church

Has this happened to you? Part One If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! (2 Cor. 5:17) Has this happened to you? One day you were just sitting there minding your own business when you began feeling sorry for all the sin you held inside. That sorrow eventually caused you to turn from your sin and commit your life

totally to God. In what seemed like not a long time at all, you experienced a revolution of your intellect: you moved from being made aware of sin and a consequent intense load of guilt to where, as the Holy Spirit moved tenderly upon you, your view of what you were was changed. Your emotions were affected also as you experienced regret, to the point of becoming disgusted with your sin. Furthermore, your attitude toward God changed, so that, freely and willingly, you

turned from sin to him, and you have been acting differently ever since. That day God, by his Holy Spirit, enabled to express faith like never before. He enabled you to abandon all reliance on your own efforts to obtain salvation. A sense of complete and wholehearted reliance on Christ alone allowed you to commit your life totally to him. That day you were saved, made eternally rich and sanctified. And from that day on God has kept you by his power, he has established your way and allowed you to surmount the

greatest difficulties. That day your soul was healed and now you live in God’s pleasure. You are now his child, as his word tells you, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” (John 1:12-13) That day your life was altered. You turned back into the person you were created to be: a person now made new in the glory and image of his cre-

ator and Father God. Your sins were taken away and you came alive to the reality of the living God and you were given a new service and a new hope. That day you were declared just by God himself as Christ, by perfectly obeying the law in his life and by suffering the penalty of death for you, did his great work. Through Christ’s death on the cross you gained access to God’s unmerited favor and his kind disposition as he literally changed his attitude toward you. This was his greatest gift.

Christ, by His death, had taken the penalty of the law. In fact, any and all penalties against you were remitted and your guilt was acquitted by the subtraction of your sin. You were restored to favor with God, your position and attitude was changed by God declaring you righteous and you were accredited with the very righteousness of God in Christ. If you have ever had a reason to dance, this is it, if this has happened to you, I mean. And go ahead, rejoice! I’ll see you next time for part two.

Fairy tea party - A Garden Fairy Tea Party was held on the evening of June 11 at the Drayton branch of the Wellington County Library. Participants dressed up and enjoyed games and snacks. submitted photo

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last season, and forward Patrick Hornqvist (22 goals, 31 assists) went the other way in the deal. In his last three seasons in Pittsburgh, Neal had scored 88 goals in 169 games. He scored 61 points on 27 goals and 34 assists in 2013-14. Spaling’s mother Lori said on Monday her son was still getting used to the idea of the trade. “You know he’s got a lot of good friends in Nashville and

it’s always a hard thing. But that’s life and you know it,” she commented. Since he first cracked the Predators line-up in the 200910 season, Spaling has recorded 84 points (40 goals, 44 assists) in 297 NHL games. He has also played 22 playoff games scoring two goals and seven assists. In a three-year Ontario Hockey League career, Spaling recorded 156 points for the Kitchener Rangers. Spaling was unavailable for comment by press time.

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will drain excess moisture away. When this is done, crops develop deep root systems that will sustain them through the drier summer months and ultimately increase yields. Of course, with a deeper root system, fertilizers will also be more effective. The team at Martin Drainage encourages farmers to consider the marked advantages that carefully-completed farm drainage offers as a return on investment. They point out that farm drainage reduces cropping costs by ensuring the best yields for an investment. It eliminates a field’s “wet spots”

MYC’s interactive system motivates and engages parents and children, nurturing family bonds and delivering valuable co-learning experiences while developing a firm, fundamental understanding of music. A unique aspect of MYC is the parent learns along with the child because they are so involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis credits the success of the program to the parents of her students. “I am the teacher once a week; they are the at-home ‘coach’ several days a week,” she said. An initial goal for each of thanTanis’ bury students pipe; itis provides Ms. to develdrainage solutions state op the happy habit using of practic-of-the-art technology. her stuing. She encourages Using GPS layout anda dents to practice by giving design, not only duper” does thissticker make special “super accurate, each week.precise installations possible, it also costs “Practicing doeskeeps not need to lower and be long; 10the to installation 15 minutes amore day efficient, as said. well as reducing to start,” she the Ms. timeTanis’ it takes to complete creativity shines the job. by offering several through The Martin team extra practiceDrainage incentives includes fivetheA-license operathroughout year to ensure tors with over years of comstudents attain90 their musical bined drainage experience. goals. Once students have colThisenough ensures that drainage lected stickers on their jobs are planned installed “happy practice and thermomeby an they experienced, competent ters,” have a party. This drainage year, to team. celebrate the 2010 Team members Olympics, studentsat Martin earned

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Since 1921, Martin Drainage has provided farm drainage service and solutions to the Ontario agriculture industry. Located just outside of Wallenstein, Martin Drainage is pleased to be a full-service drainage contractor, having provided more than 90 years of combined experience through its licensed operators. The success of Martin Drainage lies in the fact proper farm drainage improves crop yields by making sure crops get the right amount of moisture throughout the growing season. When spring rains saturate soil, a good drainage system

Tanis Cowan knew a great music opportunity when she saw it five years ago, after being introduced to a unique program called Music for Young Children (MYC). Having taught private piano lessons for 15 years, Ms. Tanis, as her students call her, was looking to expand her teaching horizons and her music studio, and found it through MYC. Ms. Tanis recognized the program’s potential since it had never been offered in Drayton, it was fun for students, parents and teacher, and it offered a piano-keyboard program for children as young as 3½ in a that cannot group setting.be planted in the spring and allows foroffull use “I loved the idea group of the land. helps to lessons, since It it’salso always more minimize the risk soil comfun to explore andoflearn in a paction.regardless of the topic,” group, Martin Ms. Drainage explained Tanis.also points outShe that also in addition, farm liked that it drainwas a age coststhat are was 100 per centtried tax program tested, deductible. and true, being taught by more thanFarm 800 drainage teacherscan to make over the entire difference in whether 24,000 students on three differa farm re-sells above below ent continents and ortouting what is origins, considered Canadian being current foundmarket value. ed in 1980. If owners view statement farmland MYC’s mission as toan“provide investment, they quality should is the best be sureeducation to consider how farm music to young childrainage can extend that dren by blending the pleasure investment. and the joy of music making Drainage does more withMartin sound instruction.”

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