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Veteran politician John Green recognized, roasted at tribute evening by Patrick Raftis DRAYTON - One of Wellington County’s longestserving politicians and a man whose name is inextricably linked to community service was honoured, and lightly roasted, at a tribute evening here on April 11. Nearly 200 friends, family, co-workers and cohorts were on hand for the tribute to John Green, which began with a dinner at the PMD arena. Green, who moved to Drayton from the Paisley area in the 1960s, has been involved in municipal politics for 37 years and served on local councils in the former village of Drayton and later the amalgamated Township of Mapleton. Green was a mayor for 22 years and Wellington County warden three times. He served five years on the board of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), four years on the provincial advisory committee on rural planning, six years on the Wellington
Tribute - Surrounded by county staff members, Wellington County CAO Scott Wilson presents former warden and longtime local politician John Green with a gift at a tribute evening at the PMD arena on April 11 to recognize his 37 years in municipal politics. photo by Patrick Raftis County Police Services board and 22 years on the board of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Green’s community involvement has included volunteer work with minor sports, Kinsmen, Palmerston
and District Hospital and the Drayton Community Citizen’s Association. He was also the founding chair of Drayton Entertainment. Green has been honoured with a Kinsmen life membership, Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary, a pro-
vincial citation for contribution to the arts in Ontario and, in 2003, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal. Green served his final term in office from 2010 to 2014, as Wellington County councillor for Ward 2. He served as
finance committee chair during the term, before losing his re-election bid by a narrow margin in the Oct. 25 election. “That might have been the only way dad would actually retire from local politics,” said his daughter, Barbara Jo Green-Roads, who joined the tribute via Skype from her home in Australia. “Dad’s political career has been varied, both in its scope and in its success,” she added. Green’s other daughter, Robyn Green, told the audience she often falls back on one of her father’s guiding principals in her own life. “One of the most valuable lessons I learned from him was that one must remain strong on their own for as long as they can, while at the same time knowing when to ask for help.” Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece presented Green with a certificate from the province recognizing his contribution to local government. “Thirty-seven years in
municipal politics. That’s quite an accomplishment. It really is,” said Pettapiece. Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong said, “For over 35 years you have served the community and the county and contributed a lot – it’s quite remarkable.” Chong noted that in addition to his political work, Green has contributed to community life through various service clubs and a fundraising golf tournament he hosts annually. “There are large numbers of people who have enjoyed a better quality of life because of the work that you contributed.” Longtime friend, former council cohort and fellow Kinsman Ron Ellis said, “If I was going to come up with a word that could describe John the only word I could come up with is involvement.” He added, in addition to Green getting involved in a wide range of organizations and causes himself, “it’s his ability to involve others” that Continued on page 8
Maintenance facility design carries $5.4-million price tag MAPLETON - A township maintenance facility destroyed in a fire in December of 2013 is one step closer to reconstruction at the municipality’s administration headquarters site on Sideroad 16. With the approval of the 2015 budget on March 31, Mapleton council approved a layout design for the new facility, at an estimated cost of $5,433,000, which will be funded through insurance recovery, a municipal debenture and reserves/reserve funds. The township states in a press release existing development charges have anticipated growth-related expansion of the maintenance facility and those funds are also being leveraged for the project. “While the loss of the former Peel shop was a setback to the municipality at the time, council and staff have spent many hours in exploring opportunities for operational and administrative efficiencies and improved accountability in the new shop,”
the release states. Township officials say cost saving measures include: - merging the township’s two maintenance facilities into one. Previously managers had to coordinate two shops both in terms of staff, equipment, tools and maintenance/repair. Proper storage of fleet and equipment will also reduce maintenance costs; - constructing a building of non-combustible materials with a fire suppression system results in approximately $30,000 per year savings in insurance premiums. This is the equivalent of the annual payment for a debenture of $400,000; - improved energy efficiencies (LED lighting, etc.) to reduce energy costs; and - partnering with the County of Wellington in 2016 when the county replaces its Drayton shop on the Mapleton site. A consolidated maintenance facility will result in additional site development costs
and annual operating savings, including shared fuel, sand and salt storage, officials state. Combining the Peel and Maryborough maintenance facilities also eliminates the need for improvements, modification and renovations to the existing Moorefield maintenance facility to ensure health and safety compliance and to meet upcoming Source Water Protection Plan policies. The township is considering leasing the Maryborough facility, which may result in additional income for the township to help offset the cost of the annual debenture repayment. “Our new maintenance facility will provide opportunities for both financial and operating efficiencies in public works and we look forward to the start of construction in the coming weeks,” stated CAO Patty Sinnamon. “Additionally, the concept of a shared public works site with the county Continued on page 8
Skilled animators - Maryborough Public School competed in the Upper Grand District School Board competition for Skills Canada on April 2. The school’s character animation team Madison Martin, Mackenzie Martin, Joanna Cashin and Brianna Flewwelling - created an animated short clip about cooperation. The team placed first and will advance to the Skills Ontario competition at RIM Park in Waterloo in early May. submitted photo More coverage on page 3
Kinsmen to host new Smoke ‘N’ Sounds Festival at Drayton Fairgrounds in July DRAYTON - The Drayton Kinsmen and Kinettes have been very busy service clubs. The recent Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show was well attended by the public and supported by its many exhibitors. “We couldn’t and wouldn’t do a project like this without the support of Mapleton Township. It shows true leadership when a council and its service clubs can work together hand in hand,” club officials state. Members have been working throughout the fall and winter on refurbishing their club room and despite a set back due to a frozen pipe and water damage, they are ready to host
a open house on April 18. Community members are encouraged drop by between 5 and 7pm and support the Kinettes roast beef dinner, available for $10 per person. For those 12 and under the price is $5 and the meal is free for the very youngest. To book your tickets call 519-323-1734 and leave a message or email Wanda at draytonkinettes@gmail.com. The Mapleton Market will be starting up at the agricultural hall (old arena) on May 30 and will run most Saturdays throughout the summer from 8am to noon. To book a table the cost is $20 per week and the club hopes to showcase as
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many local farm fresh and other vendors as possible. To book a market spot contact Gillian or Sara at draytonkinettes@gmail. com. The Kinsmen have embarked on a new venture this year: The Kinsmen Smoke ‘N’ Sounds Festival will be July 10 and 11 at the Drayton fairgrounds. The event will feature a weekend of music, events and great cooking featuring three barbecue classes: - a Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned professional class doing a four-meat cookoff with a total prize package of $4,000. The entry fee is $250 and many from the circuit are
already planning to attend; - a local amateur class twomeat cook-off with the public judging. Entry fee is $75 and the meat is provided; and - a fire department class in a publicly-judged two-meat cook-off. Entry fee is $100 and the meat is provided. While the barbecuing is going on, several other events will be providing entertainment. Moorefield Optimists will be doing a wing and fries night Friday night and on Saturday the Rotary Club food booth will be on the grounds. The Wellington Junior Farmers will be hosting a Farmers Olympics on Saturday afternoon and the
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Kinettes will be entertaining the children at Kinsmen Park after the market closes for the day. A pulled pork dinner will be available from 5 to 8pm hosted by the Drayton Kin family for $15 per person. On Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night will be many local favourite musical performers: The Moore Brothers, Garth Franklin’s bluegrass band, Cowboy Up and Loose Change. The feature act for the Saturday night dance will be Ty Baynton and the City Boys (this is an age of majority event). Camping is available for the weekend; contact draytonfair@
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hotmail.com. All this activity will lead into the Drayton Fair August 7 to 9 hosted by the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society, where local Kin will again be hosting the entertainment tent and sponsoring a class at the tractor pull. With a very busy summer coming up, Drayton Kinsmen and Kinettes are encouraging everyone to come out and support their many events and learn about the numerous projects the groups are working on. “Kinsmen and Kinettes are making Mapleton a better place to live and raise a family,” club officials state.
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