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County moves forward on garage replacement, considers speed signs for Drayton school zone By Olivia Rutt GUELPH - Wellington County is in the early stages of its plan to replace roads operations garage facilities over the next 10 years. Roads committee chair Gary Williamson gave an update on the roads operations garage facilities in the county at the June 28 county council meeting. Staff brought a report to the June 12 roads committee meeting outlining the current status of the six county garages, excluding Drayton, which is currently being built. Four of the six are slated to be replaced between 2019 and 2027 including: - Arthur Garage which is 46 years old and slated to be replaced in 2021; - Erin garage, 48 years old, replacement in 2024; - Brucedale garage, 60 years old, replacement in 2024; and - Harriston garage, 47 years old, replacement in 2027; The Aberfoyle and Elora garages are 40 and 33 years old respectively, and both are slated for replacement after 2030. “We’re moving forward with the next works yard, which is in Arthur in 2021,” said Williamson. “We did a road tour ... and we actually visited all the
Conestogo Lake hosts annual fishing derby Fine day for fishing - The annual catch and release fishing derby at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area on July 8 drew anglers from far and wide. ABOVE: Ashley Cardy and Ken Fidler were visiting from the Niagara area and decided to try their luck. RIGHT: Michael Bertrand of Fergus shows off his 41-inch small-mouth bass. Photos by Patrick Raftis
shops in the county … and it’s obvious that we need to start this program.” In the report from operations manager Paul Johnson, it states the four garages are in the forecast capital budget, with Arthur expected to cost $6 million. It is not determined yet if the new garage will be a standalone shop with mechanical work completed in Drayton, or include mechanical work at the Arthur shop. “The reason for this thought is none of our member municipalities have their own mechanics and as we do, should we offer our services to the member municipalities,” states Johnson. “If we do that at select garages that means that the shop has to have mechanical services available.” By adding the mechanical services, it would mean a larger shop size to accommodate those services. He stated the next steps will be to confirm if lower tier municipalities want the county to use its mechanical services to determine the sizes of the new garages. New Drayton works garage Williamson provided an update to council about the status of the new Drayton works garage project. The report, from construction and property manager Kevin Mulholland, outlines
the work that has been completed to date, including continued site grading, beginning installation of a well, starting the installation of fire tanks, masonry installation, continued underground floor preparation and beginning the “earthwork” on the storage dome. Through the summer, the concrete floor slab will be poured, installation of the pump house will begin, door and window installation will begin, installation of a septic system will be completed and drywall installation is scheduled to begin. The completion is estimated for the end of August. Solar-powered speed signs Wellington Road 11 Wellington County roads committee accepted a petition from Heather Clemmer, a Drayton resident, seeking two solar panelled speed signs on Wellington Road 11 in the school zone of Drayton Heights Public School. The resident said the signs are needed because there is no buffer between the sidewalk and roadway, the sidewalk becomes smaller in the winter due to snow buildup and the OPP cannot do regular radar. On June 28, council accepted the committee’s recommendation to refer the petition to staff for more information.
New shop pops up in Mapleton By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The new Made in Mapleton Pop Up Shop officially opened on July 5. The downtown Drayton store, which has been in operation since June 28, sells locally-crafted items, baking, produce and other unique offerings on a consignment basis. “We’re really excited to open the doors of Made in Mapleton. It’s a gift boutique that will help showcase all the local talent … we have some great artisans. Also we have some great businesses far and wide throughout Mapleton … We have some
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great publishers and artists. I’m sure we’ll see more come through the door,” said Mapleton economic development coordinator Trish Wake at the opening. “Thanks to staff like our CAO and Trish for getting this great idea brought to reality … it’s great to see it here,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll. Perth-Wellington MP John Nater was also on hand for the event. “I just want to congratulate everyone involved in this great initiative to showcase local artisans, local businesses, local people who do such great work, I even saw some local food in there,”
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said Nater. “This is a great economic development opportunity. Here in our rural communities there’s a lot of challenges. There’s also a lot of things we can highlight and this is one of the opportunities to highlight some of the positives that we have here in Mapleton and Wellington County,” the MP added. The store will operate about 45 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 8pm, through the summer. The venture, a collaboration with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce is a pilot project designed to cover costs and will be reviewed to ensure viability.
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Shop pops up - The new Made in Mapleton Pop Up Shop was officially opened on July 5. From left: Mayor Neil Driscoll, economic development coordinator Trish Wake, councillors Marlene Ottens, Lori Woodham, Dennis Craven and Michael Martin, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater and Wellington County councillor Gregg Davidson. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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Guild casting for Miracle on 34th Street Mapleton residents part of youth show HARRISTON - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is holding an open casting for its fall 2018 production of the yuletide classic Miracle on 34th Street, The Play. Casting will be held July 25 at 7pm at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre, 68 Elora Street South, Harriston. The show will be staged between
GWTG show runs July 20 to 22 in Harriston
Nov. 16 and Dec. 1. Director Peggy Raftis says there will be parts for adults, children and teens and the play, although not a musical, will include some vocal accompaniment and dance numbers. Everyone is welcome to audition and should be prepared to read for a part.
Mapleton Ladies Slo-Pitch Standings After eight weeks of play here are the current Mapleton Ladies Slo-Pitch Standings:
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Youth theatre - Among the cast of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s production of Concordia: Realm of Heroes are, from left; front, Charlotte Moore, Keely Murray and Lucia Ciavarella; back, Ryan Weale, Abby Rogers and Sadie-Lyn Bieman. Submitted photo
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) ninth annual summer youth production is an original play with an adventure game quest at the heart of the plot. The play, Concordia: Realm of Heroes, follows the fortunes of a hero and his companions as they try and liberate a kingdom from the tyranny of the “Great Dark Evil.” “During their quest to save the princess and the young king, the heroes get waylaid and trapped in a village, where they get sidetracked into some weird miniquests,” explained GWTG member Megan Raftis, who wrote the play and is codirecting it with Peggy Raftis and Dan Bieman. The show, which features 18 actors between six and 18 years old, is the ninth summer production staged by the guild entirely with youth actors. It is the eighth written by Raftis for the program. “This is an action/comedy, structured along the lines of a classic adventure video game,” she explained.
Raftis said audiences will enjoy the departure from a traditional plot line. Also, with a smaller cast than past plays, it has given some young actors a chance to “step up and shine in larger roles.” While the main goal is creating a play that’s fun for young people to be involved in, the youth theatre program is designed to give budding actors the chance to experience live theatre. The youth company shows also provide an ideal opportunity for parents or grandparents to introduce children to theatre by bringing them to watch the production. Cast members come from Minto, Mapleton, Listowel and Gowanstown. Concordia: Realm of Heroes runs July 20 and 21 at 7:30pm and July 22 at 2pm at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre. Tickets are a familyfriendly $5 at the door or from cast members. For more information go to greywellingtontheatre. com or email gwtg@wightman.ca.
Nater critical of Liberal government policy on inter-provincial trade issues OTTAWA PerthWellington MP John Nater, Conservative critic for interprovincial trade and the sharing economy, issued a statement on June 28 in response to recent developments in the beer and wine industries. “As many Canadians look forward to enjoying a glass of beer or wine over the Canada Day long weekend, our small Canadian breweries and wineries continue to suffer as
a result of the Liberal government’s failure to reduce interprovincial trade barriers,” Nater stated. “With continued uncertainty surrounding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now more than ever a renewed focus on internal trade is needed. However, instead of addressing the concerns of craft breweries, wineries and distilleries, the Liberals’
escalator tax on alcohol is making it harder for these local businesses to remain competitive. Justin Trudeau continues to prioritize raising taxes, over building a strong national economy,” the MP added. “Canadians are frustrated by the outdated rules that govern the sale of alcohol. Meanwhile, premiers have indicated a willingness to speed up efforts to
reduce trade barriers. The Liberals should build off of this momentum and ensure that Canadian breweries and wineries can finally sell their quality products across the country,” he continued. “Canada’s Conservatives will continue to advocate for reduced interprovincial trade barriers and free trade within Canada. It’s time to free the beer and cork the tax,” he concluded.
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Mapleton recommends water tower design for Drayton
For over 30 years, Grose regularly volunteered to cook food for community fundraisers - right RAY up until last GROSE November - and even built a large barbecue and frying pan for that purpose. In 2010, Ray and Ruth were recognized as a couple
ALMA - Mapleton has lost a dedicated community volunteer with the passing of Ray Grose on July 4. A fourth-generation Alma-area farmer, Grose, 86, and his wife, Ruth, founded Husky Farm equipment in the village in the mid-1950s. A founding member of the Alma Optimist Club, Grose has also volunteered as a Scout leader and a board member with both the Drayton Festival Theatre and Alma United Church.
By Jaime Myslik MAPLETON - Council here has recommended that Landmark’s composite elevated standard configuration water tower be erected in Drayton. At the June 26 meeting council approved the completion of a preliminary design at $47,000; detailed design and tender preparation at $61,000; and tender period support at a cost of $13,000. The total of $121,000 plus HST is part of the $3,034,000 budgeted for the water tower construction in 2017. In his report to council, Mapleton CAO Manny Baron said the process would take two to three months, according to R.J. Burnside and Associates. Integral step “This step is integral as it will provide an updated capital forecast as it relates to the water tower project and help with the overall plan to engage Watson and Associates to conduct an updated rate review,” Baron wrote. At the meeting, councillor Lori Woodham asked if the items would be necessary for the township to apply for future grants. “Am I correct in that, in that’s the way that we’re going and hopefully to obtain some?” she said. Baron said she was correct.
Dedicated local volunteer Ray Grose was founding member of Alma Optimists for their years of volunteering with a citation from the County of Wellington and Guelph-Wellington Volunteer Centre. Grose is survived by his wife and the couple’s children: Sandra and her husband Steven Eastep, Gordon Grose and his wife Christine and Walter Grose and wife Sharon, all of Alma. A memorial service and life celebration will be held at the Alma Community Centre on July 19 at 1pm.
Similar water tower - Mapleton Township has approved a water tower for Drayton with a similar design to this one in Fergus. Photo by Jaime Myslik “Very importantly we’re eligible for ... almost $1.2 million in OCIF (Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund) top-up funds and that’s the project I think that best fits the criteria,” Baron said. “But we just can’t apply with no details so they’re going to have to rush and get
those details firmed up and engineered. “Also it paints a bigger picture with the asset management plan, rate study ... that goes along with the waste water plant, readjusting our water rates to better suit our capital needs - so kind of a two-fold engineering study.”
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Deal me out There was a time someone with a “government contract” could be fairly certain they were going to get paid, receive services, or otherwise have the terms of an agreement fulfilled. No more, it seems, as an alarming trend of seemingly cavalier cancellations by various levels of government is becoming more pronounced. Any recounting of recent history of trashed transactions has to begin with the Dalton McGuinty-era Liberals ill-conceived torching of plans to build two gas-fired power plants before the 2011 election in a blatantly partisan effort to hold onto two GTA ridings. While the price tag to the taxpayers for that debacle has been estimated to be more than $1 billion, at least the companies involved received their cancellation fees as agreed upon and the deal could be considered “kept” in at least a legal sense. The same can’t yet be said of the new Ontario Conservative government’s decision to cancel a cap and trade agreement with two other jurisdictions, Quebec and California. As Ontario businesses currently hold more than $3 billion in carbon credits they’ll no doubt be looking to be reimbursed. In addition, last week the federal government announced the pull-out means Ontario may not be eligible for $420 million designated for the province under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund and the Trudeau government has said any province that doesn’t have its own carbon-pricing plan in place by 2019 will have a federal carbon tax imposed. Under Premier Doug Ford, the Ontario government has set aside $30 million more taxpayer dollars for a court fight on that issue, one most analysts predict the province can’t win. If the most dire predictions on how much taxpayers will eventually soak up over the current government’s head-inthe-sand approach to climate change prove accurate, it will make the gas plant tab look like lunch money. Then there’s the positively surreal situation regarding any deals involving the current administration in the U.S. Down south The Donald obliterates agreements as globally significant as the Paris Accord on Climate Change or the Iran nuclear deal for no other apparent reason than they were signed by his predecessors. And that’s where the global glue that has kept the world’s major powers bound together in relative peace for a generation begins to come undone. There are times when a deal ceases to serve the purposes of those who carved it out in good faith and renegotiation or even cancellation is in order. But these days the chances of having a deal honored are better at an online casino than in any sort of legislative body. Today’s partisan environment means legal agreements that worked their way through the parliamentary process are routinely discarded simply because they were the last guy’s idea. The price of scrapping plans is becoming prohibitive and extremely wasteful. When the North American Free Trade Agreement was first put together there was plenty of opposition to the open border approach on both sides. However, once duly finalized and signed it was given time to take effect and integrate the economies of three nations and has become something importers and exporters in both nations value and rely on. At least until one guy decided he needed some cheap tweet fodder. Governance by constant course reversal seems like a great way to get nowhere. Sadly, it appears we’re well on our way.
Lake view - A docked watercraft at the boat launch area of Conestogo Lake looks ready for a ride on the sparkling waters on a sunny Saturday morning, July 7. Photo by Patrick Raftis
Groups join to remind anglers of importance of wearing lifejacket PETERBOROUGH- June 30 to July 8 marks National Fishing Week in Canada, so two groups are joining forces to remind anglers of the importance of wearing a life jacket. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) stress that a life jacket stored under a seat or up in the bow will be of no help should the unexpected happen, such as falling overboard while trying to net the catch. “National surveys clearly show that more than half the recreational boats sold in Canada are used for fishing on a regular basis,” says John Gullick, chair of the CSBC. “During National Fishing Week, the [CSBC] would like to remind all anglers not only to have a life jacket onboard the boat, but to look after it and wear it. If you hap-
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equipped with an attachment from which to hang a landing net. When choosing a life jacket, anglers should also check the label to make sure it is Transport Canada approved, is the correct size and fits snugly. “Ontario offers so much in the way of great fishing opportunities to be enjoyed alongside friends and family, but please remember to think safety first when you’re out wetting a line this summer,” said OFAH executive director Angelo Lombardo. “Whether you’re at a park fishing the shoreline or out in a boat enjoying the open water, make safety a priority and wear a life jacket.” At this important time of year, the CSBC and OFAH are asking those who fish to “get hooked on life jackets.” This initiative is made possible through support of Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety.
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Disney’s underwater princess makes splash at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse WATERLOO REGION – Disney’s The Little Mermaid takes audiences “under the sea” at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from July 18 to Aug. 4. “Twenty-nine years after the original film was released, Disney’s The Little Mermaid continues to capture the hearts of children and parents alike,” said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “Summer is the perfect time for families to escape the heat and enjoy this blockbuster musical together. “But, parents should act fast – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast sold out in record time last year and Disney’s The Little Mermaid is poised to repeat that high demand for tickets.” Based on the 1989 Disney animated film, and one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most popular stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a fun-filled romantic adventure for the young, and young at heart. The famous score by eight-time Academy Awardwinner Alan Menken, and his long-time collaborator, the late Howard Ashman, features classic songs like Part of Your World, Kiss the Girl and the Oscar-winning Best Original Song, Under the Sea. The stage adaptation also includes new songs by Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater. The book for the musical is by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Doug Wright. Director Jayme Armstrong takes the helm of this much-loved underwater fairy tale following the successful run of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast last
Entertainment debut in this production, Gallant has played a diverse range of roles at theatres across the country from Anne in Anne of Green Gables at the Charlottetown Festival to Marty in Grease at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres in Toronto. Al Braatz is the sweet and dashing Prince Eric, while Kelly Holiff brings her powerful voice to the role of the tentacley-malevolent sea witch Ursula. Both Braatz and Holiff recently appeared in the popular production Kings & Queens of Country. Keith Savage brings his signature enthusiasm and pizzazz to the role of Ariel’s goofy seagull friend, Scuttle. Aadin Church radiates charisma as Sebastian, the crusty Caribbean crab. Twelve-year-old Oliver Neudorf also makes his Drayton Entertainment debut as Ariel’s best friend and faithful fishy sidekick, Flounder. This production also features 28 area children who perform on a rotating schedule in two groups throughout the run, alongside the professional cast. Disney’s The Little Mermaid runs July 18 to Aug. 4 at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. The production will then transfer to the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend from Aug. 9 to Sept. 2. Tickets may be purchased in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, online at www.draytonentertainment.com/little-mermaid, or by calling the box office at 519-747-7788 or toll free 1-855DRAYTON (372-9866).
JESSICA GALLANT season. Armstrong brings an insider’s view to the director’s chair, having previously played the role of Ariel, among other Disney heroines. Choreographer Robin Calvert creates elegant underwater ballets and exuberant ballroom dances that capture the two worlds in the story, while music director Steve Thomas leads a superb orchestra through the memorable score. Set designer David Boechler fashions set that conveys the majesty of the story, including everything from King Triton’s underwater palace to Prince Eric’s castle ballroom. Costume designs by Vincent Scassellati and Kenneth Burrell ensure every character is fit for a fairy tale. Kevin Fraser’s lighting design complements the set and evokes the magical deepsea setting. A stellar cast has been assembled for this impressive production including Jessica Gallant as the curious and willful young mermaid Ariel, who dreams of living in the human world above. Making her Drayton
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Keeping Canada fabulous Now that all the red and white hoopla of Canada Day - stoked up this year by patriotic beating of the trade war drums - is packed up for another year, I invite you to do what our Senate is so renowned for - spend some time in “sober second thought.” It is a wonderful thing for people in a community to
come together to celebrate and give thanks for the good things in that community. Canada is a richly blessed land and nation and we who live here are most fortunate. For sure Canada isn’t perfect but as the usually curmudgeonly columnist John Robson reminded his readers “Canada, of course, can be improved. But where would you rather live?” It is a good thing to regularly and especially on Canada Day say “Thank you God for
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Canada” as we remind ourselves and each other of the opportunities and blessings of our country. It is also a good, albeit a more difficult thing to reflect on how this country influences us - our beliefs, values and choices. There is no denying that the nation and culture in which we live have a powerful influence on our beliefs, values, choices and lives, and there is no denying that such influence is not always positive. It is especially important to remind ourselves of how powerfully pernicious can be the powers of patriotism/nationalism. History is full of stories of peoples who have chosen rah-rah loyalty and obedience to their government over conscientious adherence to their beliefs and values. How could the people of Nazi Germany have allowed themselves to be sucked into the horrendous evil of Hit-
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tive force for good when they fulfill the purposes for which they were created and thus make positive contributions to life and community. However, many institutions, especially governments and government organizations like courts, not infrequently begin to go beyond the purposes for which they were created, especially when they shift their focus from serving others to imposing their values on others, trying to control the behaviour of others, and/or using their power more and more for their own good rather than the public good. Often this is hidden behind crass patriotism and/or superficial appeals to motherhood values such as inclusion, tolerance, and equity. One way of re-grounding ourselves when it comes to our institutions and their proper place in our lives and country is to remind ourselves of which institutions are the most primary and important ones. It seems obvious to me that the two most primary and important institutions in human life are marriage and the family. Ideally each of us is the fruit of a healthy, loving marriage relationship and ideally we are nurtured and raised in a healthy, loving family by our mother and father. Unfortunately not all marriages and families are healthy and loving, and sometimes it is not possible for children to be raised by their moms and dads. However
ler’s government. We wonder how Russians, including Russian Christians, can be so overwhelmingly supportive of Vladimir Putin and his despotic, violent and expansionist regime. And of course many of us gaped in confused wonder as we watched our neighbours to the south elect Donald Trump as president, and now wonder how so many Americans continue to support him. There is a truism that says we are often able to see in others what we cannot or will not see in ourselves. Or as a guy I know once said “how can you say to your neighbor, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while the log is in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:4) Would it not be naïve even foolish to think that we Canadians are more wise and thoughtful than Russians and Americans about how we are being influenced by our nation and culture? Yet how aware are we of such influence? One way of becoming more aware is to think in terms of the many “institutions” that are a part of our life in Canada. Think governments (various levels), community service organizations, courts, schools, unions, universities, police forces, churches, camps, businesses, farms, etc. - basically any organization that brings together and enables people to live together and/or accomplish goals together. Institutions are a posi-
marriage and family are still the ideal. I would suggest that after marriage and family come those institutions which embody and nurture our most important beliefs and values, eg. churches, community service clubs, organizations that serve the poor, AA and AlAnon, church institutions and schools, schools, colleges and universities, our health care system, etc. Institutions that are further down the list have a responsibility to empower and help the more primary institutions and not try to usurp their place or role. It is very important that citizens insist, especially when it comes to our institutions of government, that they recognize, uphold and assist these more primary institutions to fulfill their purposes. It is equally important for citizens to publicly identify and challenge the actions of institutions that overreach their rightful place and authority. Canada is indeed a fabulous country! To keep it that way we will need to be no less committed to public engagement with our institutions especially governments, as were previous generations when they fought in wars on behalf of Canada. To keep Canada fabulous we her citizens must insist that our primary marriage, family, and beliefs/values institutions be respected and empowered especially by our governments.
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Nieuwland receives approval to begin construction without permits By Jaime Myslik MAPLETON Mapleton Township has entered a conditional agreement allowing Nieuwland Feed and Supply Limited to build an addition and renovate its existing feed mill. The mill is located at 96 Wellington Street North, just outside of Drayton. A building permit is required but has not yet been issued because the proposed construction is wait-
ing for Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) compliance approval. In her report, chief building official Patty Wright explained MOECC approvals could take eight to 10 months. “The proposed construction is estimated to take 18 months to complete,” Wright wrote in her report. “The applicant would like to begin construction prior to receiving approvals.” Under the Building Code Act,
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