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Wastewater capacity issues continue to impede development
Ice bucket brigade - On Aug. 26 members of the Drayton and Moorefield stations of the Mapleton Fire Department accepted the ALS ice bucket challenge from Drayton resident Glynis Belec. Each of the 20 firefighters present donated to the cause. They in turn have challenged the Minto and North Perth Fire Departments and the Teviotdale OPP detachment. photos by Caroline Sealey
GRCA still in running for ice storm aid CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority is still in the running for financial assistance from the provincial government to cover costs incurred as a result of last December’s ice storm. At the GRCA’s Aug. 22 general meeting the board re-
ceived a letter from Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Laurie LeBlanc in response to the authority’s expression of interest to the Ice Storm Assistance Program. “The ministry has carefully reviewed your submission and determined that you have pro-
vided sufficient evidence of damage incurred as a result of the Dec. 21-22, 2013 ice storm. You are eligible to proceed to the full claim stage to seek assistance for eligible response and recovery costs,� the letter states. Continued on page 2
by Meagan Leonard MAPLETON - Residential developments in Drayton and Moorefield are at a standstill, as issues with Mapleton Township’s wastewater capacity remain unsolved. A motion to remove the holding provision from 14 lots on Faith Drive in Drayton, originally introduced on July 22, was deferred after an Aug. 26 engineers’ report from R.J. Burnside and Associates stated the township actually has a capacity deficit of 61 units. For companies such as Wellingdale Construction, Murray Group and Glenaviland Development, it means more waiting and increased frustration, as their queries received no definitive response and a timeline for progress could not be established. CAO Patty Sinnamon said when the township looked at numbers provided a month ago, on paper the capacity was available. “When we looked at the application at the last meeting, we were under the impression that the capacity is there,� said Sinnamon. “(On paper) we were at 734 cubic metres so we had 14 units of capacity available, but operationally we have a deficit. So based on that new information, that lifting of the hold provision should be deferred,� said Sinnamon. There are 865 households currently connected to the wastewater plant, which has a rated daily capacity of 750 cubic metres. However, operationally, the plant’s capacity is closer to 675 cubic metres per day, leaving a capacity deficit of 61 units. If the Murray Group total allocation of 45 units of capacity is included - 14 of which were transferred to Wellingdale
Construction in July - the plant would be over capacity by 106 units. “The existing plant configuration does not allow precise control of the daily discharge volumes, and due to this limitation, the operational total annual discharge is approximately 10 per cent less than the approved total,â€? states the R.J Burnside report. Director of public works Brad McRoberts said the 750 cubic metres is more of a guideline. “It’s very difficult to get bang on and get right down to the last cubic metre,â€? he said. “But that’s not the issue, the issue is that we have an operational capacity and we’ve already allocated beyond it, even if you looked at the theoretical capacity we’ve allocated beyond it.â€? The engineers’ report indicates that as of July 31, raw sewage flows were operating at 105.3% capacity. John Mohle of Wellingdale Construction attended the Aug. 26 meeting and was disappointed to learn the holding provision would not be removed from the properties on Faith Drive, as previously discussed. “It is the legal responsibility of the municipality to honour the 45 lots,â€? Mohle said. “An engineer can have all kinds of ideas, but right now they’re just ideas. If you have an operational problem you can’t put that on the Murray Group. This is a real liability ‌ the lots should not be allocated unless the system is running accurately per unit.â€? Councillor Andy Knetsch suggested council meet with engineers at R.J Burnside to discuss the discrepancies and new report findings. “We’re going on information that is provided for us (so)
I’d like to know where these numbers are coming from,� said Knetsch. “I would like to see an engineer here to explain why the numbers are wrong. We can’t allocate what we don’t have and we’re making decisions based on incorrect numbers.� Mohle stressed, “Allotments are a real thing, they are a legal responsibility that has to be honoured.� McRoberts said some possible short-term solutions could include putting out a conservation strategy to homeowners asking them to reduce high volume consumption, or conducting tests on the sanitary sewers to identify any illegal connections. He said groundwater infiltration is also an issue and could be remedied by realigning buried pipes. “In a simultaneous multifaceted approach, it can help reduce the discharge currently going through the wastewater lagoons,� said McRoberts. An additional 1,440 units are expected to be connected to the Drayton/Moorefield system by the year 2031. For years, the township has been attempting to obtain Ministry of Environment approval to have flow rates for discharges into the Conestogo River increased from 750 to 950 cubic metres per day. Council has a tentative meeting scheduled with the Ministry of Environment in mid-September, but Mayor Bruce Whale could not promise a solution by the end of the month. “Hopefully we can get something moving on this perpetual issue of capacity,� Whale said. “I don’t like to see this holding up development in our community.�
Council approves debenture for streetlights, bridge repairs
by Meagan Leonard MAPLETON - The implementation of LED streetlights in Mapleton Township could potentially save the municipality upwards of $50,000 over five years, council heard on Aug. 26. The new lights would use about a quarter of the energy of current fixtures, Mayor Bruce Whale commented before council voted to proceed with a preliminary audit. “Based on the numbers from 2013 in terms of electricity and repair costs, the total was $78,900,� said CAO Patty
Sinnamon. “But we will be saving approximately $60,000 with the LED lights over five years. The (audit) will reaffirm that.� At its July 4, council approved a debenture of up to $1,000,000 to cover the cost of bridge repairs and streetlight upgrades. At the meeting on Aug. 26, finance director Yufang Du recommended that council proceed with a loan application to Infrastructure Ontario as the interest rates through Wellington County appeared to be higher (2.76 with the county
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versus 2.62 with Infrastructure Ontario). Du suggested a 10-year debenture for the bridge work in the amount of $538,500 and a five-year debenture of $242,800 for the street light upgrades. On July 22 council accepted a proposal from Real Term Energy, a partner of Local Authority Services, for the design and retrofit of LED lights within the township. “From the numbers I saw, it looks like the electricity being used by the new fixtures would be just over a quarter of what
we’re currently using,� said Mayor Bruce Whale. “The savings would be 75 per cent of the current cost.� Part of the streetlight upgrade project requires an investigative audit to be completed by Real Term Energy. The audit will verify the size, location and type of streetlights, energy and maintenance invoices, and other aspects of the streetlight system. Public works director Brad McRoberts said following the completion of the audit, it will be provided to council for review and consideration.
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Based on the findings, council may choose to opt out or sign a formal agreement. “My intention is to give notice tomorrow to proceed and they’ll have 120 days to complete the audit and that gives us enough time to submit a funding application before the end of the year,� McRoberts said. Councillor Jim Curry wondered how the audit and subsequent replacement of the streetlights would affect area residents. “Will we have to shut down half the village,� Curry asked. McRoberts said the work
would cause minimal disruption. “I expect it will be completed on a fixture-to-fixture basis. It would be unobtrusive to residents,� he said. Du said because the application process through Infrastructure Ontario is lengthy, it is unlikely they would receive the funding until December. Reserve funds may be used to cover the costs in the meantime. Residents who require an immediate streetlight repair can file a request on the township website.
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Harvest time As I drove through the township in the last couple of weeks I was struck by how harvest methods have changed in my lifetime. Huge combines, operated by one person, cut and thresh the grains in one wide swath. Rarely does one see grains stooked in the fields awaiting the thresher. In the mid 1940s, only 70 years ago, most of the farmers in the township owned from 100 to 200 acres of land. The machinery they used to till their land was either horse drawn or had been adapted to be pulled by small tractors. In our family when the grain was cut and tied into sheaves by the binder it was
all hands on deck to put the sheaves in stooks to await the threshing gang. It was an art to set that first sheaf upright and then pile more around to make a neat stook that would stay standing. When properly done the stook shed water and kept the grain from being ruined by rain. Try as I might it was not a skill I ever mastered. Most farmers did not own a threshing machine. A group of farmers might band together to purchase and operate a thresher or an enterprising individual would purchase one and hire a crew to help him operate it. A steam engine powered the thresher and pulled it from farm to farm along the conces-
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dozen hungry men to be fed two hearty meals. The farmer’s wife had probably been baking bread, cakes and pies for a couple of days before the actual day. Huge pots of potatoes and vegetables, roasted meats or fowl and gallons of tea were a must. The tangy taste of home canned pickles and relishes also enhanced the meal. I’m sure it was a bit of a contest among the women to see who could put up the best meals. My sister and I were required to help Mom in the preparation and serving of these meals and I remember being astonished at the amount of food consumed. After two huge platefuls of meat and vegetables washed down with many cups of tea,
FROM PAGE ONE A detailed program guideline and claim form is anticipated by the end of summer. The deadline for the claim submission is Oct. 31. “In the interim, please continue to track ice storm costs separately from normal operating costs in your financial system,” LeBlanc stated. “Please also keep in mind
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The Community News, Friday, September 5, 2014 PAGE THREE
Drayton’s Lucas Rogerson to perform two exclusive concerts
Pettapiece says Liberals have ignored calls for municipal liability reform PERTH WELLINGTON – Local MPP Randy Pettapiece says there will be no relief from rising insurance premiums for municipalities, in light of a recent provincial government announcement. The province recently advised the Association of Municipalities of Ontario they government will not be introducing any joint and several liability reform measures. “I am extremely disappointed that the government has refused to take any action to assist municipalities on this issue,” stated Pettapiece in a press release. Pettapiece has been pushing the provincial government to reform the joint and several liability model – an issue he states is driving up municipal insurance premiums and, in turn, property taxes. AMO President Russ Powers stressed the need for reform in his opening speech at the convention on Aug 18. “We need to regain control
over insurance costs by placing fair and reasonable limits on municipal liability. This week the Ontario government informed AMO that it would not act on this,” he said. Under the current joint and several liability model, if two or more parties are found at fault or negligent in a lawsuit, damages can be recovered from any defendant, even if the party is deemed only one percent responsible. This is putting municipalities on the hook when other defendants lack the ability to pay. In February, Pettapiece introduced a private member’s motion, passed by all parties, calling for reform. His motion won statements of support from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Insurance Bureau of Canada, insurance brokers, and over 210 municipalities across Ontario. He followed up by briefing the attorney general upon her appointment in March, and
asking for updates during question periods in April and July. In her July response to the legislature, Minister Madeleine Meilleur stated, “two options are under consideration. One of the models is modification of joint and several liability … another model will limit municipal liability for negligence in road maintenance to two times the proportion of damage.” Despite extended government consultations and efforts by municipalities, insurers and AMO, today’s announcement signals that the government will not be adopting either of the studied models, instead maintaining the status quo, risking increased insurance rates and property taxes. “Rising insurance premiums have been an issue since I was a councillor in North Perth,” said Pettapiece. “It is unacceptable that after years of consultation, the government still refuses to reform the current system.”
Young dancers invited to audition for Drayton Entertainment’s Footloose ST. JACOBS - Drayton Entertainment has announced that local youth will have the opportunity to perform in the upcoming production of Footloose at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Auditions will take place on Sept. 8. Pre-registration is required and aspiring young male and female trained dancers, ages 12 to 15, are encouraged to audition. Information and forms are available at www.draytonentertainment.com by clicking on Auditions. To accommodate the busy schedule of this smash-hit production, and to provide opportunities for as many dancers as possible, multiple teams of youth performers may be created, with each group taking the stage for a rotation of select performances. Youth are cast in ensemble roles alongside a company of professional artists. Rehearsals for Drayton Entertainment’s production of Footloose begin Sept. 18 through October 7. Performances begin Oct. 8. and run through Nov. 2. Timothy French is the director and choreographer behind the production. The music director is Robert Foster. One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory, Footloose tells the story of a young rebel who moves to a small, middle-America town where dance is forbidden. Once there, he winds up encouraging the local kids to defy the strict edict of a local pastor by rallying for a rock and roll party.
In so doing, he brings healing to the heart of a town held back by the memory of tragedy. Anchored by memorable ‘80s anthems Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and self-titled track, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, and guiding them with warm hearts and open minds. Tickets are $42 for adults and $25 for youth under 20. Tickets for preview performances and groups of 20 or more are $34. HST is applicable to all prices. Tickets may be purchased online at www.
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DRAYTON - Singer/ songwriter Lucas Rogerson and his trio (featuring Caleb DeGroot and Drew Moore) will be performing two intimate and exclusive concerts in September to promote his newest album Kaleidoscope. Released on July 1, through Mapletone Records, Kaleidoscope is a collection of songs penned by the artist in a completely new way. “Kaleidoscope was written and recorded in a very different way from anything I’ve done up to this point.” says Rogerson. “Caleb, Drew and I would get together in my studio for a couple of hours each week, I would have nothing prepared, except for maybe a guitar riff or something, and we would just come up with the song on the spot. “If it felt good, we cut it. It was very much a ‘feeling’ thing of musicians getting together and capturing a spark. After that I would write the lyrics and build from there.” Rogerson, who has been performing and touring since an early age and is co-founder of the popular Settlers Creek Band, has reached national recognition through the CBC with several of his songs from his Streetlights album, released in 2013. Kaleidoscope takes things in a slightly different direction with a more pop/rock and
LUCAS ROGERSON blues influence. Songs like Who Do You Think You Are hint at a Jimi Hendrix vibe, while the slow blues of Just You and I and Someday reach back to early Ray Charles, says Rogerson. “I’ve always loved pop music and blues! I just haven’t really had the vehicle to display it. Now I do.” Rogerson and his trio will be performing two shows in September at two venues: - Sept. 7 at the Norgan Theatre, Palmerston, 519-343-
3640. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support the Norgan Theatre; and - Sept. 20, at the Grace Tipling Theatre, Shelburne, 519-925-2600. Five dollars from each ticket sold will be donated to the Shelburne Food Bank. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for those 16 and under and can be purchased online at lucasrogerson.com, at either theatre box office or by calling the Mapletone box office at 519-993-8353.
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Meal planning saves time and reduces stress by Maggie Armstrong We’ve all been there. The kids have hockey practice, you’ve left work late, and have absolutely no idea what to make for dinner. When stress is high, and time is short it can be too easy to throw your hands up in defeat and pick up something quick at the closest fast food restaurant. This scenario could have played out differently with dinner planned, all the ingredients on hand and possibly prepped to make dinner time run smoothly. It’s days like these, that you need a meal plan. In addition to reducing meal time stress, meal planning can also cut down on food waste, save money and make the healthy choice the easy choice. Follow these tips for making your meal plan work for you. Your meal plan should accommodate your lifestyle. Sit down and plan out your week. Know what days you have time, and what days you don’t. Have a little bit of down time on Monday nights? Try a new recipe, cut up some raw veggies for snacks, or make a couple extra portions of dinner
to pack in lunches the next day. Have an early morning meeting on Wednesday? Plan for a grab and go breakfast. Dance recital on Thursday? Plan for leftovers. Get inspired Take a look through cook books, magazines, food blogs and choose some meal ideas you like. Look to the season to inspire your fruit and veggie selection, or check on flyers for a more economical approach. Make sure everybody has a say, by asking all members of the family for their input. Create your grocery list based on these meal ideas and make sure you have everything you need on hand. For some extra inspiration, try out cookspiration.com for some tasty, dietitian approved recipes! Focus on balance, variety Use Canada’s Food Guide to make sure you are getting all your food group servings and nutrients you need for your day. Plan for three regular meals, and one or two snacks daily. Aim for at least three of the four food groups at each meal, focusing on brightlycoloured fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy and lean, unprocessed meats and
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NOTICE is hereby given that the Preliminary List of Electors will be posted on the 2nd day of September, 2014 at the Clerk’s Office located at 7275 Sideroad 16, in the Township of Mapleton. Electors should ensure that their names and relevant information are correct on the Voters’ List. A person may make application to the Clerk requesting that the person’s name be added to or removed from the Voter’ List or that information on the Voters’ List relating to the person be amended by completing and filing the prescribed form available at:
For the period beginning September 18th, 2014 to Friday, October 25th, 2014 applicants must attend the municipal office to make revisions to the voters’ list between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. On October 27 (Voting Day) revisions to the voters’ list can be made between the hours of 10:00 a.m. until the closing of polls at 8:00 p.m. Applications to remove another person’s name must be on the designated form and filed with the Returning officer in person, by the applicant or his or her agent; or by mail by the applicant during the period from Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 to the end of Nomination Day.
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The race to replace current Mayor Bruce Whale, who has said he does not intend to seek re-election, is still a two-way contest between incumbent councillors Neil Driscoll and Jim Curry. The deadline to file nomination papers is Sept. 12.
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MAPLETON – Moorefield area resident Marlene Ottens has joined the race for seats on Mapleton Township council. The addition of Ottens, who filed nomination papers on Aug. 28, brings the number of candidates for the four councillor positions to eight.
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The 2014 municipal election campaign will soon be moving into high gear with the imminent arrival of the Sept. 12 deadline for candidates to file nomination papers. Mapleton continues to be a hotbed of democracy, with elections needed (barring a flurry of last-minute withdrawals) for both the mayor seat and councillor positions. This year, races appear likely for most positions across Wellington County, which is always a positive situation. Anytime electors have a choice, it improves the chances of finding quality candidates. It wasn’t long ago acclamations were common in municipal elections throughout rural and small-town Ontario, a scenario that could lead to stagnation in some municipalities where new council members and new ideas were both rarities. There could be a wide array of reasons for the surge, including never-ending hikes in property tax. Perhaps even the shotgun amalgamations of the Mike Harris era played a part in reviving interest in local government, as citizens were forced to consider municipal issues seriously, in many cases for the first time. Better pay likely plays a part as well. Successful candidates for council receive a pretty decent rate for a part-time job, while mayors and other county councillors are now quite well compensated. It no longer needs be a financial hardship to serve your community. Whatever the reasons, it’s a positive trend that will hopefully fill local council chambers with forward thinkers for the next four years. Patrick Raftis
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iii) is at least 18 years old; and iv) is not prohibited from voting by law. Dated at the Township of Mapleton this 27th day of August, 2014. Patty Sinnamon Returning Officer
COUNCIL DATES Tuesday, September 9, 2014 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 1:00 p.m.
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Alma’s Davin Grose wins motocross race Motocross champion - Davin Grose of Alma earned top placing in the MX-Doubleheader Race at Motopark in Chelsley Aug. 23 and 24. He was first out of 25 racers in Sunday’s pro race and second in Sunday’s expert class. submitted photo
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Where is God’s kingdom now? One of the big lies I have believed has been the one that serving God was tough, and that if I held on long enough and passed all the “tests” God threw my way I would be finally and fully rewarded when I got to heaven. So I have plodded on, seeking to do the right things and respond the right way in all matters. As a result, my walk with Christ had become drudgery. Then I discovered a very important truth. Jesus once instructed his
disciples this way: “Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you; and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” (Luke 10:8, 9) On another occasion, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” (Luke 17: 20, 21) The word Jesus uses here for “near” is a strong word meaning “absolutely and extremely close,” “immediate” or “joined.” In other words,
Christian Aid Ministries of Waterloo Open House Friday Evening, September 12, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Perth East Recreation Complex, Milverton Featuring an overview of the work & ministry of Christian Aid Ministries Speakers: Johnny Miller (CAM USA), Dwayne Stoltzfus (CAM USA)
Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reapers of Hope Facility & CAM of Waterloo Headquarters, Moorefield Slide presentations, tours, refreshments & fellowship Formal presentation: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Speaker: Franklin Roth (former Board member)
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WALKING TOUR OF MOOREFIELD Join us as Floyd Schieck leads us on a walk around Moorefield. Meet at the Optimist Hall, Ball Avenue Moorefield at 1:30 pm (Parking across the street) See a display of pictures of by gone days. Refreshments and fellowship to follow the tour. September 13, 2014, 1:30 pm Old Maryborough Town Hall
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Sunday, September 7 10:00am: Pastor David Tigchelaar leads worship (Classical Appt.) A SPECIAL INVITATION to those who are unable to worship on Sunday morning because of work, illness, or some other reason – please join us for evening worship every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays.
there is no allowable distance and there is no elapsed time in between. It is at hand and it is immediate. So, when we are asked the question - “Where is God’s kingdom now?” - we can answer with certainty, and with a grand expectancy that there is a lot more to experience, “We are in it!” Those who have been joined to Christ and have been filled with God’s Holy Spirit have the truth from God’s word stating conclusively that “God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.”
(Eph. 2:6) “Well now,” I hear you asking, “If that is so, it sure doesn’t look very pretty from where I’m standing. There’s disease, injustice, pain, crime, violence, poverty, famine, war and death everywhere.” Oh yes, I understand. And these are the conditions I see also. But these are not the conditions which govern me. In Christ, my governance, the real, true and eternal governance, is held by the person of Jesus Christ. The kingdom to which I now belong, the real, true and eternal kingdom, is
ruled by almighty God. My world, the real, true and eternal world, is now administered by the person of the Holy Spirit. He is the agency whereby it exists and the “active ingredient” in its every function. Moreover, he himself is in me and I am in Him. In other words, God himself is my DNA. I was created in His image and have been and am being re-created in his likeness through a new birth. Hence, his Holy Spirit now flows through my being and I am charged with his presence. I hereby submit to you this thought: the body of Christ
has entered a new day! And I believe this ‘new day’ is the answer to Jesus’ prayer, “Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven?” (Mat. 6:9,10) So I invite you to explore with me in the context of the next series of articles, expecting God, by his Holy Spirit, to open new windows for revelation, new doors for us to walk through – into a new understanding, a new dimension and, most of all, a new experience of His presence, his incredible, magnificent presence.
GWTG celebrates 40th anniversary with musical show HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is inviting members and patrons, past and present, to join them for a musical celebration of 40 years of local theatre on Sept. 27. Guild founder Patrick C. Smith performed the one-man show An Evening with Mark Twain, as the guild’s inaugural production in 1973. Since then, the guild has produced over 100 shows, including, such classics as Educating Rita, The Lion in Winter, and The Odd Couple. Initially operating from a high school auditorium in Mount Forest, the group later moved to the Harriston Town Hall Theatre, where it staged its first full-scale musical production, Oliver!, in the early 1980s. Since then the group has produced a long list of popular musicals, including Annie, Grease, My Fair Lady, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Leader of the Pack and The Sound of Music. More recently, the guild has staged two original musicals, Job’s Blues and Ebenezer, both of which packed theatres and delighted audiences. Songs from the guild’s musical history will form the basis of the GWTG 40th Anniversary Extravaganza, which will begin with dinner at the Harriston Legion Hall, followed by a musical celebration and memories show. A talented cast of performers, including Smith, has been assembled to re-create the most magical musical moments from the group’s history, under the musical direction of professional performer Brenda Manderson, a Harriston native. Other performers will include Angela Boersma and
Musical memories - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is presenting a 40th anniversary musical memories show as part of a 40th anniversary dinner theatre event at the Harriston Legion on Sept. 27. The show will feature songs from past GWTG musicals, including a 2009 production of Oliver! which starred guild founder Patrick C. Smith, left, as Fagin and Bronte Hunter in the title role. Esther Boersma of Ayton, Warren Wray and Jessica Meulensteen of Atwood, Tammy Oswick of Rockwood, Barb Illingworth of Mount Forest, Tyler Schaefer, Amber McRaney, Wayne Schalk and Christine Wick of Listowel, Heather Giles of Clifford, Mark McKechnie of Kitchener and Richard Jaunzemis, Sherri
Wylie and Dan Bieman of Harriston. “Musicals have always been our most popular and memorable productions,” said GWTG president Peggy Raftis, who is directing the show. “That’s why we decided to focus on music for this show, to create the most fun evening possible for the patrons and participants
who have supported us through the years. “It should bring back some great memories yet still be a fresh presentation.” Tickets for the evening, which will include dancing and socializing, are $35 and available by calling 519-338-2778 or email ticketsgwtg@wightman.ca. Advance sales only.
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Log cabin - The most recent meeting of the Alma Women’s Institute was held at the Drayton home of president Shirley Fletcher. In front of the log cabin, from left, are: Marg Hall, Ruth Grose, Lenora Arbuckle, Jean Hanna, Helen Moffat, Shirley Fletcher, Joyce Wilson, Eileen Downey and Sharon O’Sullivan. submitted photo
Alma WI studies ‘mystery history’ DRAYTON - The Alma Women’s Institute’s “mystery history” meeting was held at the home of president Shirley Fletcher in Drayton. Members described the meeting as “a lovely afternoon” on the lawn in front of an original 19-by-15 log cabin filled with antiques and many items from the past. Upon arrival members were asked to identify six items from
the past, namely a bull nose ring, a wagon wheel puller, an air pump for a gas iron, a lamp wick, and hair container for the dresser. The roll call was tell your grandmother’s maiden name and where she came from. A book of members’ family trees was on display. The introduction of our new Alma and Area History book (close to 300 pages) will take
place on Oct. 2 at the Alma Community Hall. It will sell for $20. A lunch of bean salad and venison and iced tea was “a perfect finish to the afternoon,” members said. The next Alma WI meeting will be Sept. 18 at 1:30pm at the Alma Community Hall, featuring speaker Jenni Spies on elder abuse. All welcome. submitted by Pat Salter
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Mapleton Business Profile No project too small or too large for Stirton Construction Ltd. With fall just around the corner, many homeowners are considering home renovation projects. Stirton Construction Ltd. is ready and willing to assist, from the early stages of planning and design to construction and job completion. Owner/contractor Dave Martin and his skilled team can offer their expertise with interior and exterior renovation ideas. They are the “go-to guys” for kitchen and bathroom renovations, laminate and hardwood flooring and window and door replacements. They can offer all kinds of solutions for a client’s current living space. Stirton Construction can help you turn your backyard space into an outdoor oasis. They design and build garden
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PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, August 13, 2010 ‘new’ house!” Martin has over 30 years of combined experience in the construction industry, along with his employee, carpenter and trimming specialist Lloyd Gingrich. Martin’s son, Joshua,
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result before work has begun. With a highly skilled team of craftsmen, Stirton Construction Ltd. is a superior company in Mapleton Township. The company offers a tailored approach and specializes in a wide range of general construction and carpentry services for residential, commercial and agricultural projects. The company builds farm structures, including barns and sheds, and offers renovations to existing farm structures. In the commercial realm, the company mainly focuses on new shops, renovations and additions. One of the challenges for any contractor is to offer quality service on time. Martin stresses that neither element can be sacrificed. However,
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