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Committee: Canada Day celebration a big success mapleton twp. - If the smiles last weekend were any indication, the Canada Day celebrations across this township were a resounding success. “On behalf of our committee I would like to say a big thank you to the sponsors, volunteers, and everyone that was part of Canada Day 2012 for making this such a memorable event,” said councillor Jim Curry, chairman of the Mapleton Communities Canada Day Celebration committee. “There were so many that expressed their appreciation and desire to have an event again in 2013.” To kick off the day, the Optimist Club of Moorefield served up breakfast. As one Optimist commented, “for several of us our day started at 5:30am as we prepared to open the doors at 7am - and we had a fun morning.” The Alma motor-less parade started at the Alma Community Hall at 1pm and a wave of red and white made its way around Wallace Cumming Park to the playground. There were several horses, bikes, tricycles, and many walked the trail. The Alma Optimists provided refreshments for all in attendance. In Drayton the Fairgrounds was a happening place, with the horseshoe tournament in full swing early. Organizer Dan Gallina was kept busy co-ordinating the 12 lanes of activity. Several participants from the U.S. made the trek to Drayton for the tournament, which was sponsored by the Chop House. The restaurant also ran a raffle for a dinner
for four, with tickets sold during the month of June and on Canada Day and the winner drawn just prior to the fireworks. The arm wrestling event was co-ordinated by Drayton’s Jeff Oosterveld, assisted by provincial champion and Moorefield native Tyler Robinson. The Drayton Food Market and Alva Cherrey Garage were co-sponsors of this part of the program. Barb Driscoll and her team from Maryborough Public School provided games for the children, which were well attended and, based on the excitement, a big hit. The Figure Skating Club was busy with its face painting activity. “The car show was a great success and we had more vehicles than I expected,” said show co-ordinator Ron Ellis. He added there were some real beauties on hand, and to see vintage cars in such great condition is a credit to the owners. The Mapleton fire department was busy all day with its water ball challenge, safety house, and the fireworks not to mention an emergency call to which they responded. Organizers would like to thank firefighters for all of their dedicated work. Again this year, Rotarian Bob Bignell hosted an afternoon of beach volleyball. His volunteers kept the ball rolling well in to the early evening hours, with many athletes showcasing their skills. The Drayton Rotary Club was kept busy throughout much of the afternoon and evening serving hotdogs and refreshments. The ice cream Continued on page 3
Canada Day fun - The Mapleton Fire Department hosted a waterball competition that offered participants a chance to cool off while having fun at the Drayton Fairgrounds on July 1. More Canada Day coverage on page 3. photo by Patrick Raftis
Township approves changes to fees, charges by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here has approved some fees hikes and authorized staff to prepare a bylaw to implement them. Finance director Mike Givens presented council with a report on June 26 that noted each department had been asked for recommendations. He also pointed out where fees had been hiked the previous year, and there were a few increases in those areas again this year. In the administration department, there was one change
for freedom of information requests. The current charge is a $5 application fee and $7.50 per request for photocopying for every 15 minutes of staff time. The fee will remain $5 but the cost per quarter hour of staff time climbs to $10. In the building department, there were a number of increases proposed: - renovations in assembly buildings increased from $300 plus $0.20 per square foot to $0.50 per square foot; - renovations for institutional buildings was raised
from $300 plus $0.20 to $0.50 per square foot; - residential permits kept the $300 automatic fee, with new buildings and additions jumping from $0.40 to $0.55 per square foot; - accessory buildings in that class climbed from $0.20 per square foot to $0.25 per square foot, with no change to the $100 application fee; - farm buildings kept the $200 set fee, with increases of $0.03 per square foot for new structures, additions and renovations; - grain bins increased from
$200 to $350; - wood burning stove permits decreased from $100 to $50; - demolitions changed from a minimum of $50 and a $0.01 per square foot to the greater of $75 plus $0.01 per square foot; - grey water systems had no fees, and the township has set those at $150; - wind turbines had been set at $10 per $1,000 worth of construction and that increased to $25 per $1,000 of construction; - items not listed in the building permit fees increased Continued on page 6
Council spells out policy for retirement gifts for its staff members by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Unlike some municipalities in Wellington County, it is unlikely anyone will claim surprise about long service and retirement gifts for township employees here. Council approved a policy for employees at its June 26 council meeting. That report was prepared by chief administrative officer Patty Sinnamon. The purpose of the policy is to recognize full-time and regular part-time employees for their years of service to Mapleton. Eligibility is determined on Jan. 1 of each year and entitlement will be calculated using the employee’s employment
anniversary date. For example, if an employee started work on Aug. 16, 2001, as of Jan. 1 2016, that employee is eligible for recognition of 15 years of service. Sinnamon’s report noted, “if the employee leaves the employ of the township prior to Aug. 16 of that year, no recognition will be given because the township’s retirement policy will then be implemented.” The employees will be entitled to a gift certificate from a Mapleton business of their choice based on the following amounts: - five full years of service, $50; - ten years, $75; - 15 years, $100;
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Sinnamon also provided council with a projected budget impact and it showed the cost will be minimal. In 2012, there is one employee who has completed five years, one finishing 10, one completing 15, and one completing 20 years, for a total cost of $350. In 2013, there are three completing five years, two finishing 10, and two completing 25 years, for a total cost of $600. In 2014, the total cost is $625; in 2015 the cost is $175; and in 2016, the total cost is $525. Retirement gifts Sinnamon said in her report that in 2001, council set out limits for retirement gifts for
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staff, including volunteer firefighters. She recommended that gift limit be included in the township’s human resources policy. It includes: - up to five years of service, $50; - six to 10 years, $100; - 11 to 15 years, $200; - 16 to 20 years, $300; and - 21 years and over, $400. The policy Sinnamon suggested for that benefit stated, “Employees eligible for this benefit are entitled to receive a gift of their choice up to the dollar value of the amounts cited above, and the purchase of those gifts were to be coordinated through the retiring employee’s department head.”
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Mayor Bruce Whale offered a different option in that last recommendation. He suggested council instead delete “gift of choice” from the policy and replace it with something with the municipal insignia so it has some “lasting significance to the retiree, we hope.” Councillors Jim Curry and Mike Downey agreed with that suggestion. Councillor Neil Driscoll cracked up everyone in the council chamber when he suggested that gift could be “a used Mapleton fire truck.” Council then voted unanimously to approve the policy with Whale’s amendment. Councillor Andy Knetsch was absent.
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Beach volleyball coming to Drayton park soon by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here has given its approval to place a beach volleyball court in ABC park in Drayton. Council approved a recommendation from its parks and recreation committee that a local volunteer group, guided by township staff, build a beach volleyball court at the ABC Park in Drayton at no cost to the municipality. The committee minutes noted there was one person opposed and one abstained from voting on the motion,
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He said the court would be configured to give 45 feet between the court and the residences on Andrews Drive and there would be no loud noises at night because the court will not be lit. Curry said the intent is for a summer league, and several representatives of the group were at council that day, including Natasha Spaling and Stephanie Bignell. A letter from Gina Dobben on behalf of the Drayton Volleyball Players stated the court would be 18 metres long and nine metres wide, and
would require excavation of 1.5 to 3.0 feet in order to provide a proper base for the sand. “Depending on the drainage for the park, gravel may need to be placed in the bottom to allow for adequate drainage,” Dobben said. “It has been requested that the court be placed so players will face north and south as opposed to east and west.” She added, “We are currently only asking for once court to be installed, but with the possibility of adding another court, lights, and a lock box where a Continued on page 5
What’s Happening @ the ball park thursday, july 5 Mixed Mites Game, Moorefield B, 6:45pm Hilltops vs. Bentleys, Moorefield A, 8:45pm friday, july 6 Men’s Slo-pitch games, Drayton A, Moorefield A & B, 9:00pm sunday, july 8 - Men’s Slo-pitch Nighthawks vs. Bulls, Drayton A, 3:30pm Pirates vs. Blues, Drayton B, 3:30pm Hurlers vs. Warriors, Drayton A, 5:30pm Brew Crew vs. Dirty Dawgs, Drayton A, 7:30pm monday, july 9 Pee Wee Girls vs. Moorefield, Drayton A, 6:45pm Midget Boys vs. Fullarton, Drayton A, 8:45pm Co-Ed Ball, Moorefield A & B, 9:00pm tuesday, july 10 - Ladies Slo-pitch, Moorefield A & B Pink Ladies vs. Diamond Divas, Moorefield A, 7:30pm Edge vs. Gators, 9:00pm Spirits vs. Matadors, Moorefield B, 7:30pm Panthers vs. Titans, 9:00pm wednesday, july 11 Squirt Girls Game, Drayton A, 6:45pm Bantam Girls Game, Moorefield A, 8:45pm Moorefield B Ladies Slo-pitch Red Sox vs. Country Air & Repair, 7:30pm WOW vs. Angels, 9:00pm thursday, july 12 Mixed Mites Game, Moorefield B, 6:45pm Pee Wee Girls vs. Listowel, Moorefield A, 6:45pm Hilltopns vs. Milverton Int., Moorefield A, 8:45pm
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Committee: Canada Day celebration a big success FROM PAGE ONE was especially appreciated on this hot summer day. The Mapleton Arena Xpansion (MAX) committee’s chicken barbecue was a great addition to the day and approximately 300 hungry men, women and children had their fill. Officials say the MAX committee should be thanked for all of its hard work in selling tickets and serving the food. The Drayton Kinsmen hosted this year’s beer gardens, and the Kinsmen were kept busy helping customers stay cool. They expressed that sales were good, and everyone “enjoyed a good time.” The community church service was held at Centennial Park with the local ministerial looking after the program. One of the highlights of the service was an interview with Tina Hofstra that was conducted by Pastor Dave Tiessen. Hofstra immigrated in the 1950s form Holland and provided insight into what Canada has meant to her and her family. The Derek Moore family led the singing during and after the service. At 10pm it was time for the fireworks, and Darryl Brodhaecker was master of ceremonies. On hand to assist with some special business were Rosie Joostema (representing The Chop House), councillor Curry and special
guest Nick Spaling of the Nashville Predators. Spaling was gracious to draw the winner of The Chop House raffle (Warren Jack of Drayton), and also the $1,000 prize for the Mapleton Fire and Rescue Calendar draw (Doug and Marilyn Bridge of Drayton). The evening culminated with what some say was arguably the best fireworks show ever held on Canada Day in Drayton. This may have also been the largest crowd, with people at the fairgrounds, across the river at Centennial Park, and at the Mennonite School on John Street. Organizers want to thank firefighters for the hours of planning, preparation and execution of this extravaganza. Committee members in charge of the July 1 celebrations include: Darryl Brodhaecker, Kelly Culp, Jim Curry, Annette Curry, Barb Driscoll, Dave Geddes, John Hahn, Amanda Meyer, Ellen Papenberg, Jim Sannes and Lorrie Spaling. The committee would like to hear from Mapleton residents on what they most liked about the day, if there are any improvements, or additional activities they might suggest for organizers of the next Canada Day celebration. Contact one of the committee members or email chairman Jim Curry at jcurry@mapleton.ca.
Young wrestlers - Shayna Morphy, 8, of Moorefield, left, squared off against Katelynn Gleeson, 5, of Drayton, during the Youth Arm Wresting Competition on July 1 at the Drayton fairgrounds.
Fun toss - Silas Tamlyn, 9, of Moorefield tries out one of the games at the children’s carnival during the Mapleton Canada Day celebrations in Drayton.
Letter to the Editor Great day Dear Editor: Thank you Mapleton for a great July 1. It was so nice to see Drayton, Moorefield and Alma all take part. These events take a lot of time and effort to plan and it’s so nice to see people attend. I was impressed with how nice the lawns all were kept. Especially in Centennial Park, around the trees that some of
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“Our goal was to co-ordinate a day of activities that would have something for every age and I believe that we are in a position to meet this goal,” said Canada Day celebration committee chairman Jim Curry as Mapleton put the finishing touches on preparations for it’s annual July 1 festivities. As anyone who attended the events would surely agree, the committee achieved that goal - and then some - on a Canada Day that brought sunshine and good times across the county. With activities including a parade, horseshoes, beach volleyball, a youth carnival and much more, the party was a true community celebration that everyone could feel part of. For many participants, the waterball challenge hosted by local firefighters offered a welcome relief from the soaring mercury, as well as some fun and friendly competition. The evening fireworks provided a spectacular end to a glorious day. Too often, as Canadians, we find perceptions of our country coloured by the political news emanating from our federal or provincial capitals. Taxes are too high … we’re too deep in debt … the cost of (health care, education, our pensions - pick one) is going to break us. At times, especially during the heat of an election campaign, we could be excused for thinking Canada is a nation on the verge of societal and economic collapse. However, sometimes, after a day of watching flags wave in a warm breeze and neighbours wave at each other across a crowded fairgrounds, it becomes easier to see past the rhetoric of the day to the bounty of our land and to take a minute to marvel at how fortunate we are. Yes, taxes are high in Canada, but our personal tax rate is lower than almost all of Europe - and Europeans can only dream about attaining a level of economic stability comparable to ours. Our debt-to-GDP ratio places us in a much better spot than even an apparently supercharged economy like Germany, which sits in eighth place while Canada barely cracks the top 20. Canada is among the safest places in the world to live. Our crime rate is one of the lowest among developed nations and has been steadily declining for decades. In terms of geography, no country is more blessed. Coastline? We have more square miles of it than anywhere on the globe. Farmland, forest, lakes, mountains, prairies: few of the earth’s natural wonders can’t be found within our borders in prodigious supply. Our climate led to the invention and evolution of hockey, easily the most entertaining sport played at an international level. Just watching the entire Stanley Cup playoff season, which now runs within a month from Canada Day, requires incredible endurance. Other uniquely Canadian gems includes maple syrup, Mounties, and the only properly-brewed beer on the planet. Perhaps though, Canada’s greatest natural resource is Canadians themselves. We’re a hardy breed capable of flourishing in the most frigid of winters or the hottest of summers. You’re also unlikely to find a country where the people, as a whole, have a better sense of both humour and humility. The humour comes pretty natural to those living in a country where, for more than half the year, motorists must use shovels and battery cables just to enhance their odds of getting where they’re going without calling for a tow truck (always the last resort for any red blooded Canadian). If you need more evidence, remember, we are also a nation where Don Cherry is taken fairly seriously most Saturday nights. The humility is evident in that, despite the fact we live in a country this great, Canadians are still welcomed with open arms virtually everywhere abroad, because we’re too polite to boast about it. We are a resourceful, helpful and hard working people, who can hold our heads high no matter where on the globe we might travel. And, of course, as we demonstrate each year on July 1, we sure know how to party. Patrick Raftis
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On behalf of the Moorefield Mural Project Team we would like to extend a sincere Thank You to the following groups, businesses and individuals who made the New Zealand – Argentina fastball event on June 20th an unqualified success: • Township of Mapleton • Town of Minto • Moorefield Optimists and Opti-Mrs. • Moorefield Athletic Assoc. • Drayton-Moorefield Minor Softball
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In addition to the great softball games the park upgrades including lights, fencing and backstop improvements have made Moorefield Park a beautiful venue for many future similar events.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION - ZBA 2012-10 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2000-84, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, 7275 Sideroad 16 THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as Part of Lots 18 & 19, Concession 15, with a civic address of 7566 Wellington Road 11. The property is approximately 40.4 ha. (99.8 acres) in size and is shown on the map below. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to restrict any future residential development on the agricultural portion of the property, regulate or restrict the housing of livestock in the existing barns and address the oversized shed on the residential parcel. This rezoning is a condition of severance application B24/12, that has been granted provisional consent by the Wellington County Land Division Committee. The consent will sever the existing dwelling (1.1 ha) from the remainder of the agricultural parcel (39.3 ha). The property is currently zoned Agricultural (A). MAKING AN ORAL OR WRITTEN SUBMISSION Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions on the proposed zoning by-law amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available for review during regular business hours at the Township office located at 7275 Sideroad 16 (east of Drayton).
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Bringing in the hay The smell of curing hay brings back memories of the once-yearly chore of bringing in the hay to store for winter feed for farm livestock. Farmers used to cut hay fields only once each year. Today new knowledge and methods result in several cuts each year. The above photo of a Peel Township farmer with his wagon load of hay, taken in the 1920s, reminds one of how labour intensive the job used to be. It was cut with a five-foot, horse drawn mower and then raked with a dump rake to dry. (Remember that contraption with the huge curved tinges and a foot pedal that raised those tinges to dump the gathered hay into windows). When dried, the hay was either forked by hand onto a wagon or the farmer attached a hay loader (a sort of elevator) behind the wagon to put the hay on the wagon. Loading
the wagon was usually a two person job; one to drive the horses and one to build the load of hay. Boys learned to drive the team at an early age. In the 1940s my Dad had his team so well trained that they followed to his voice commands so he could load the hay wagon by himself. There was a method of distributing the hay on the wagon in such a way that made it easier to use a hay fork or slings to put the hay into the barn mow. Most old barns were equipped with a hay fork. It was a huge iron fork rigged with ropes so it could be lifted to the track installed at the barn roof ridge. This fork was plunged into the load of hay and locked into position. A heavy rope, attached to the system, was pulled by horses to lift the fork full of hay to the peak of the barn and pull it along the track. Once over the mow a rope attached to the fork was pulled and the lock mechanism
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released the hay to tumble into the mow. By the 1940s tractors and hay balers made the job quicker and reduced manual labour. Although those square bales did require a bit of muscle when piling them on the wagon and again when unloading. Farmers soon had side rakes put on their wagon so the bales of hay could be thrown onto the wagon by the baler and hay elevators lifted the bales into the barn. Today most hay is put into large round bales, wrapped in plastic, and stored outdoors near a stable or feed lot. Tractors with fork lifts move the round bales to feed the livestock. Some hay is still put into square bales often for a special market such as the pleasure horse industry.
FROM PAGE TWO net and balls could be stored in coming years.” Dobben said posts and a net could be purchased using the registration fees from the league. She said including poles in the building process would mean more stable posts and less chance they would be damaged. “Each year at the Canada Day celebrations there are a number of teams who participate in the volleyball tournament. We feel that having a league will only increase the sport’s exposure and allow many different skill levels to participate.” Councillor Neil Driscoll noted the group is taking responsibility for costs, but wondered who would cover the maintenance costs. Curry said the league would
handle that, while the township would continue to cut the grass in the park, as it normally would. Councillor Mike Downey said the park is supposed to be a neighbourhood one, and wondered the effect it will have on the residents in the area. Curry said there are party controls, and some of the neighbours are interested in the league. “If something gets out of hand, there are ways to deal with that,” Curry said, adding games will cease when it gets dark. Downey questioned Curry’s problem with flooding at the fairgrounds. Curry said floods would wash away the sand from the court. He added if the court is too close to the river, the players could lose balls in it. He added there will not be
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that many people at the courts because beach volleyball is three or four players per side. Mayor Bruce Whale asked public works director Larry Lynch if he has any concerns about the proposal. His department looks after parks. Lynch said his main concern is the issue should be coming from staff, who would have prepared a full report. He said his issue is suddenly having to field complaints without having input into the decision to place the court in that park. “We’ve had one [complaint] already and it’s not even built,” said Lynch. He did say there was such a court in Alma until the community hall there was built, and it was popular and well used. It was moved when the hall was built. He said council should stipulate the court has to be built under the guidance of staff. Curry said a number of players were forced to travel to Elora to play, and, “This brings it home to Drayton.” Whale said perhaps the township can find a better location, but he noted it would be inexpensive to build. Lynch said he has considered potential problems, and asked council what is the intent of the ABC Park. He noted that at one time there was talk of having frisbee-golf there. But, he added, “Anything that enhances the park is good.” Curry convinced council to give the court a try. “The bottom line is, if there are problems, pull two posts and we move on,” he said. Council supported the recommendation. Councillor Andy Knetsch was absent.
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Mapleton Township approves several changes to fees, charges bylaw FROM PAGE ONE from $10 per $1,000 of construction to $15 per $1,000; - compliance letters are increasing to $75 from $50; and - staking inspection had a fee of $50 plus HST and the HST has been dropped. In the licencing department, dog tags went from $15 to $20 for the first dog, if they are purchased before May 1. In planning: - fee deposits went from
$2,500 to $3,000; - the township instituted a site plan amendment fee deposit of $1,000 with a $500 administrative fee; - cash in lieu of parkland went from $850 per lot to $950; - a copy of the zoning bylaw increased from $75 to $100; and - entrance permits and road crossing permits had the HST removed from their $225 fees. In property standards: - appealing a property
standards order when it is not entirely quashed climbs from $150 to $250; - a certificate of compliance was set for the first time at $200; and - there is no fee for the first inspection of a property where it does not meet the township bylaws, but there will be a $100 fee for each subsequent inspection required if the problems have not been corrected. Laminating fees of $2 per page and township pins at $2
each were removed from the list entirely. That caused councillor Neil Driscoll to ask if there are township pins available. He noted there were foreign visitors to the township the previous week and it would have been nice to give them a memento. Chief administrative officer Patty Sinnamon said pins have not been available “for six or seven years.” She suggested if council wishes it could “leave the
Township to hike fees for rentals, sports
by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here has approved a report from its parks and recreation committee recommending fee hikes in several recreation areas. Council considered a number of committee recommendations at its June 26 meeting and, although modest, many fees will increase. The first was to hike ice rentals by five per cent for 2012-13, with another five per cent fee increase for the following year. Rates for the Moorefield community centre and PMD Arena complex will also be raised five per cent, with a zero increase for the boardroom for non-profit groups during normal working hours for the next few years. The committee also rec-
ommended Mapleton charge minor softball and soccer players a $5.50 fee per player for the 2013 season to use Mapleton parks. The results of the fee hikes for the PMD Arena are: - hall rentals go from $300 to $315; - full hall rentals, including kitchen and bar, jump from $430 to $451; - the bar rental moves from $60 to $63; - use of the hall the day before an event is going from $100 to $105; - kitchen rental jumps from $70 to $73.50; and - hall rentals for non-profit groups jump from $40 to $42 per hour up to three hours, and there is a $25 surcharge for that rental after 11pm. The arena board room will climb from $25 per hour to
$25.25 for groups, and stay at zero for non-profit groups. The cost of the arena floor will climb from $425 to $446, and the committee noted that it needs an hourly rate for floor rentals. The set up of tables and chairs, if done by township staff, will climb $10.50 per table on the area floor to $11.03. The full complex rental is climbing from $900 to $945. Ice rentals are moving from $71.66 per hour to $75.24 per hour in non prime time hours before 5pm and after 11pm; Prime time ice rentals climb from $93.71 per hour to $98.40 per hour. Minor sports fees for ice jump from $82.68 per hour to $86.81 per hour. At the Moorefield hall the rate increases recommended
Don’t mess with the bride - From left, Gabi Epstein, Jackie Mustakas, Karen Wood and bride Josée Boudreau star in Drayton Festival’s production of Perfect Wedding. submitted photos
are: - hall only, from $300 to $315; - full hall (including kitchen and bar), $430 to $451; - upper and lower halls, $100 each to $105 each; - kitchen increase from $70 to $73.50; - bar, $60 to $63; and - hall rental the day before an event goes from $100 to $105. Drayton ball parks fees recommended are: - from $26.25 per game to $28.88, with no lights; and - from $31.50 to $34.65 with lights. Drayton soccer fields are charged per registered player and that fee climbs from $5.25 to $5.50. Council then agreed to the changes. Councillor Andy Knetsch was absent.
bylaw as it is and invest in township pins.” Mayor Bruce Whale wondered if the township charges a rate for Mapleton equipment going to other municipalities. He said he has heard talk about Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation setting such rates. That caused Driscoll to ask if such rates currently exist. Sinnamon said they do. Givens asked if there are set fees for graders or tandem trucks. Public works director Larry Lynch said he can check to see what those rates are. Lynch added Givens knows what the real cost of township equipment is.
Whale wondered if the township should remove those rates for now, but councillor Mike Downey said if there is a call, the township cannot charge unless it has set a fee, so those should remain for now. Councillor Jim Curry noted there were proposed rate hikes from the parks and recreation committee that were not part of the report. Sinnamon said they will be part of the bylaw when it is considered at the next council meeting. Council then approved the proposed changes to its fees and charges bylaw. Councillor Andy Knetsch was absent.
Auditors give township clean financial report by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. - The municpality’s auditors have given this community a clean bill of financial health. Matthew Venne and Joa Suraci of RLP LLP presented the 2011 auditors’ report to council on June 26. Suraci told a smiling council that Mapleton was one of the first such audits he has done and that means lasting memories for him. Both auditors thanked treasurer Mike Givens and his staff for their help and cooperation.
Venne explained there were some minor changes in the report, but those are meant to clarify financial issues by “comparing apples to apples.” Venne told council “You’ve met all the requirements of the year.” Councillor Jim Curry said, “We’re in good financial shape and they’ve showed we’re in good shape.” Venne agreed. “You’re diligently following the path.” Givens told council, “The audit went well” and gave the credit to his staff.
Wedding mayhem - Comedy ensues as the cast embarks on a Perfect Wedding, featuring, from left, Josée Boudreau, Jackie Mustakas, Gabi Epstein, Darren Keay, David Leyshon and Karen Wood.
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the British farce, Perfect Wedding. Bill must endure further torment with a cuckolded best man, ostentatious in-laws and a moral minority chambermaid. The audience appeared to concentrate on the action and try to make sense of it when in fact there was none. However, any troubles they may feel they had were alleviated by the comparative misery of Bill plus his hangover. In farcical fashion there is no need for a distinct plot; the carte blanche of double enten-
dres, startling revelations, mistaken identities, slamming doors, desperate pleas/lies and more slamming doors give rise to unfettered fun. One-liners were lacking; the focus of the comedy was the confusion. A fun-loving crew makes the show, with Darren Keay as Bill, the befuddled groom. He manages to retain sympathy despite his shenanigans. Jackie Mustakas braves the role of Judy, the other woman, whose brow raising actions flare up the chaos. She manages to inject drama and pathos into the nonsense.
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fit. Costume designer Jessica Bray created this unique outfit amongst others. Set Designer Jeff Johnston Collins has created an inviting and detailed country inn setting with sturdy door frames. Perfect Wedding was written by Robin Hawdon and directed by James Kall with comic timing flair. The wedding season will be a breeze after this. Perfect Wedding runs until July 14. For tickets call the Drayton Festival Theatre box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (3729866).
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Mapleton Business Profile Klaassen Mechanical and Plumbing: a local, family-run business Having lived in the Drayton area all their lives, John and Stephanie Klaassen always had a desire to run their own family business. After apprenticing for three years under Wally Cunningham, of Cunningham Plumbing and Heating, Klaassen jumped at the opportunity to start his own business after Cunningham retired. With Klaassen’s mechanical mind and ability to fix and repair most things and Stephanie’s newly developed bookkeeping skills - thanks to the assistance of family friend Emily DeMol - in 2004 the family opened Klaassen Mechanical and Plumbing and they haven’t looked back since. Three important factors for their business have been to offer local, expert and personalized service. Klaassen believes these objectives have made the business successful and a valuable asset to Mapleton Township. Whether it’s new construction, repair work and/or renovation work - whatever the project, big or small - Klaassen Mechanical and Plumbing offers maintenance and repair for both commercial and residential clients. Although the bulk of their
LEFT - John Klaassen says residential calls are just as important as commercial ones for his family’s business, Klaassen Mechanical and Plumbing. ABOVE - Klaassen has hired his son, John Henry, as an apprentice. submitted photos business is considered commercial (meeting contractors’ plumbing requirements), they maintain individual residential calls are equally important. “There’s nothing worse than a plugged drain on a Sunday night,” empathizes Klaassen, adding that’s one of the reasons the business offers emergency responses 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Klaassen Mechanical and Plumbing also sells quality water heaters, water softeners and new plumbing fixtures, including faucets, toilets, bath-
tubs and sinks. They feature a wide range of economy to highend products from top manufacturers such as Moen, American Standard, Mirolin, Kindred Sinks, Gerber and Mansfields. Klaassen notes the sales division is an important aspect to the business since it provides clients a convenient and personalized experience, which in turn saves them time and money. Consultations for upscale bathroom projects can be booked, as well as a manufacturers showroom tour, so clients can see and choose exactly what
they want. In the past five years the business has experienced steady growth, which is very rewarding, but Klaassen’s number one challenge has been organizing the workload and prioritizing service calls so customers’ needs are met in a timely fashion. He explained a plugged toilet and broken water line are on the same level when considering who gets served first. As a result of those concerns the Klaassens hired their son, John Henry, as an apprentice.
“It’s a win-win situation,” Klaassen said, since the move has resulted in improved response times, as well as a way to keep the business in the family. He maintains the goal has always been to build a local family company that supports and services the needs of Mapleton Township but remains small enough to provide efficient personalized service. Being part of their community means more than just business to the Klaassen family. John and Stephanie cur-
rently serve as directors for the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society, and have done so for the past three years, and Stephanie volunteers at school and church and is a stay at home mom. John and Stephanie have six children and run their business out of their home on County Road 11, just north of Drayton. Give them a call at 519-6382106 when considering your next renovation, home construction project or find yourself in need of an experienced plumber.
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