Drayton Community News July 19, 2018

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Splash pad crew - The Mapleton Splash Pad opened on July 11 at ABC Park in Drayton, largely thanks to the Mapleton Splash Pad Committee consisting of, from left, front, Lynne Canning; back, Wanda Dobben, Paula Holzamer, Janet Elliot of splash pad builder Openspace Solutions Inc., Erica Klaassen, Lorrie Spaling and Rachael LaForge. The committee is made up of Drayton Rotary and Drayton Kinette members.

Additional photos on page 5.

Mapleton Splash Pad opens

By Jaime Myslik

Cooling off - Olivia Holst of Drayton cools off at the Mapleton Splash Pad’s grand opening on July 11 at ABC Park in Drayton.

Photos by Jaime Myslik

DRAYTON - On a warm summer evening, as the sun was hanging low in the sky, the sound of children’s laughter and screams could be heard as the Mapleton Splash Pad was turned on for the very first time.

The community gathered on July 11 to celebrate the opening of the new water fea-

ture in ABC Park in Drayton. “I was going to get excited to see like 20 people here, so this is crazy and amazing,� councillor Mike Martin said to a crowd of over 100 people at the opening. “I’m just here to bring greetings on behalf of the mayor and Mapleton council and I just wanted to say congratulations.�

Four years in the mak-

ing, the Mapleton Splash Pad was a joint effort between the Rotary Club of Drayton and Drayton Kinettes.

The Mapleton Splash Pad Committee consists of co-chairs Lorrie Spaling of the Rotary Club and Rachael LaForge of the Kinettes, along with Wanda Dobben, Paula Holzamer, Erica Klaassen and Lynne Canning.

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A MAPLETON Harriston man faces eleven charges following a fatal two-vehicle crash in Mapleton.

The accident, which occurred at around 8am on July 11, claimed the life of Darren James More, 43, of Palmerston.

Wellington County OPP officials say a pickup truck with three occupants collided with a pickup truck driven

by More at the corner of Concession 16 and Sideroad 15.

Two passengers in the first vehicle are in critical condition in hospital, police stated in a July 12 press release.

The driver of the first vehicle was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with minor injuries. Further investigation revealed the vehicle he was driving was stolen.

On July 12, Wellington OPP announced that Ethan Robert Noble, 21, of Harriston, was charged with: - dangerous driving causing death; SEE ACCIDENT Âť 2

Maryborough Community Centre re-opened after renovation project

By Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD – The renovated Maryborough Community Centre was officially re-opened with an open house here on July 12.

The $800,000 renovation project on the 51-year-old hall was completed with the assistance of provincial funding of $259,800 through the Ontario 150 Community Capital Grant Program.

Renovations include accessibility ramps inside and outside the hall, washroom and kitchen area improvements, a new HVAC system and roof work, as well as upgrading the twolevel auditorium and the addition of a patio at the rear of the facility. “We are so thrilled to have this project done. It was orig-

inally built in 1967, funded partially by a Centennial grant, so it’s fitting that 50 years later it gets a ‌ 150 grant to bring it into the new millennium,â€? said councillor Marlene Ottens at the reopening ceremony. “We are hoping that it’s a new phase for this hall and it will see lots of bookings.

I got married here, my kids got married here, so we’re hoping that generations to come will enjoy this beautiful hall.�

Perth-Wellington MP John Nater said, “I just want to congratulate council, staff and the entire community on the grand re-opening of this great facility. “It’s nice to see something that’s bright, open and fullyaccessible as well.�

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Hall re-opened - LEFT: Cutting the ribbon at the official re-opening of the renovated Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield on July 12 were, from left: Mapleton councillors Michael Martin, Marlene Ottens and Lori Woodham, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, public works director Sam Mattina and Wellington County councillor Gregg Davidson. TOP RIGHT: View of the renovated lower auditorium from the upper level. LOWER RIGHT: Woodham and Davidson try out the new patio furniture at the hall.

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Cruisin’ Classics recalls memories of early rock ‘n’ roll era

By Patrick Raftis CAMBRIDGE – As a youth in the early ‘70s I recall spending many an hour listening to an album of music compiled from various artists by those indomitable collectors at K-Tel, called 25 Rock Revival Greats.

At the time, the term “revival” was a bit of a stretch in some cases, as many of the songs were hits just a few years earlier.

But at only $3.99 the record was a popular and economical way to provide a pile of party music and nearly everywhere you went someone had a copy on either vinyl or one of those newfangled eight-tracks (Remember the loud “click” and brief pause right in the middle of your favorite tune?).

The music was fun and frivolous and there was a song or two on the list relatable to most any occasion.

Much of the same music, and a whole lot more, is the basis for Drayton Entertainment’s summer musical offering, Cruisin’ Classics, currently on stage at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge.

The show features classic ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll hits ranging from Bill Haley’s rousing Rock Around the

Cruisin’ Classics - Joshua Warren, left, leads a number in the production of Cruisin’ Classics, currently on stage at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge. The show is set to run Aug. 22 to Sept. 1 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

Submitted photo Clock to soft slow ballads like Bobby Vinton’s Sealed with a Kiss.

In terms of musical selection, the show provides twice the value of even the prolific K-Tel crew, with a total of 50 songs in the production, although to accommodate such volume many are reduced to medley segments.

Cruisin’ Classics is a true

musical revue, with the only dialogue provided by Paul Lewis’ on-stage narration, as he portrays a vintage diner owner pondering the potential sale of his anachronistic eatery.

Lewis’ stories of yesteryear aptly evoke imagery of the era and provide an excuse for the rest of the company to sing and dance their way

through the production.

The six principals - Kyra Mastro, Connor Meek, Brooklyn Roebuck, Meghan Shanley, Joshua Warren and O’Neil Watson - capably handle both song and dance duties throughout the show, backed by a talented six-piece band and two background vocalists. The effect is a crisp, clean production

providing each of the featured vocalists a chance to shine. There’s a lot of strong singers in this ensemble, but Watson’s booming baritone and Warren’s energetic falsetto efforts provide some outstanding moments and Shanley’s versatile voice provides the perfect pitch to lead on numerous numbers.

Perhaps owing to the

stars’ need to carry both a tune and a cordless microphone, or perhaps due to a preponderance of ballads, some of the dance numbers are efficient, but less than dazzling. However, the pace picks up for the bouncier tunes like Runaround Sue and My Boyfriend’s Back and the company is literally dancing in the aisles by the time the show wraps up with Neil Sedaka’s Breakin’ Up Is Hard To Do. The opening night performance drew a standing ovation from the crowd, many of whom could be seen singing and bopping along to the music as the show progressed.

Cruisin’ Classics, an RGAMedia touring production, runs until July 21 in Cambridge.

The show, which played earlier at the Huron Country Playhouse near Grand Bend, is set to move into the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene from July 25 to Aug 4 and runs Aug. 22 to Sept. 1 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

Tickets may be purchased at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, online at www.draytonentertainment. com or by calling the box office at 519-621-8000 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866.

MPP: Throne Speech shows commitment to keeping pledges Accident claims life of Palmerston man » FROM PAGE 1

QUEEN’S PARK – The newly-elected Progressive Conservative government’s priorities were presented on July 12 in a rare summer sitting of the Ontario legislature.

The Throne Speech identified priorities such as lowering hydro rates, protecting students, ending hallway medicine and restoring accountability to govern-

ment.

“The Throne Speech is like a roadmap for the new PC government,” explained Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. “It shows that we are ready and willing to act on the promises we made to voters during the election”.

The MPP pointed to several commitments in the speech he believes will benefit the residents of Perth-

Wellington.

“For years, our area has suffered from a shortage of long-term care beds,” said Pettapiece. “Our government will create 15,000 new beds over the next five years,” he added.

“We’ll also scrap the unaffordable cap-and-trade carbon tax and reduce taxes and regulatory burden on businesses,” he stated.

- dangerous driving causing bodily harm (two counts); - dangerous driving; - driving while impaired by drug causing death; - driving while impaired by drug causing bodily harm (two counts); - driving while impaired by drug; - care and control of a vehicle while impaired by drug;

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July 27 - Alma Optimist Beef BBQ, 5-7pm, Alma Community Centre, $15.

July 27 - Drayton Youth Centre outing at Max’s Sports Centre.

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July 29 - 3 Pitch Baseball Tournament in memory of Lexi Brown.

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- possession of property obtained by crime; and - theft of a motor vehicle.

Noble was held for bail, the OPP stated in a press release.

Funeral service More, an engineering coordinator at Canarm Ltd. in Mapleton, has three children with his wife Pam: Daphnie, Clayton and Jasper.

A funeral service was held at the Palmerston Christian Reformed Church on Whites Road, Palmerston on July 17

at 11am.

As expressions of sympathy donations to the Isaac Foundation or towards an education fund for More’s children are being accepted.

The Isaac Foundation supports research into MPS VI. The Mores’ son Jasper was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder in 2011 and the family has raised thousands of dollars to support the foundation through “Journey for Jasper” fundraisers.

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“This has been quite an adventure,” LaForge said.

“I’m beyond thrilled that we’re standing here today, however we could not have done this without support in our community; our donors and sponsors, the township, our Kinette and Rotary clubs, of course Janet (Elliot) from Openspace and most of all the Mapleton Splash Pad Committee.”

Openspace Solutions Inc. built the splash pad for $226,755, plus tax.

While the Township of

Mapleton was the purchaser, the committee contributed the majority of the cost through various fundraising efforts.

“On behalf of the Rotary Club, I feel so blessed to live in a community where we are so much supported by everybody,” Spaling said.

“This has been a long journey, but it’s been one that is so worthwhile and we did this for the kids and for everybody ...

“So we hope you all enjoy it and thank you so much for all that you’ve done.”

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Minto Fire urges caution as dry weather heightens fire risk PALMERSTON - Minto Fire is urging residents to use extreme caution after all three local stations responded to a grass fire here on July 11.

Minto Fire was called at around 10:30am due to a large amount of flame and smoke coming from an area near the walking trail behind Cargill in Palmerston.

Crews arrived to find a large amount of fire and smoke coming from a grass fire. The fire was burning along the edge of the walking trail and extending into the former Palmerston landfill site owned by the County of Wellington.

Firefighters deployed hose lines along the walking trail to extinguish the fastmoving fire on the side of the trail, reports Minto Fire in a press release.

The release notes crews also had to extend a large amount of hose from the landfill entrance to the rear of the property to battle the flames in that area.

“The fire travelled extremely fast with firefighters battling to stay ahead of it. All three Minto Fire stations (Palmerston, Harriston and Clifford) were called in to assist,” fire officials note.

After two hours on scene, firefighters declared the blaze under control.

Over 2,000 feet of hose was deployed to reach the fire area. No damage or injuries to firefighters occurred.

Due to the lack of rain in the region, fire officials state ground conditions are extremely dry and at extreme fire risk.

Minto Fire is asking residents to:

- place cigarette butts in metal containers. Do not throw them on the ground or into vegetation; - leave fireworks to the professionals. Do not use consumer fireworks; - reduce the risk from sparks by making sure nothing is dragging from vehicles or machinery; - do not park hot machinery or vehicles in fields or on dry grass; - homeowners who barbecue should maintain a 10-foot area free of brush and shrubbery around grills and propane tanks and never leave a grill unattended; and - abide by the current total fire ban, which was announced on July 11.

For more information on grass fire prevention contact Callise Loos at c.loos@mintofiredept.on.ca or 519-343-3735.

Water conservation recommended throughout GRCA watershed CAMBRIDGE - Due to persistent dry conditions, the Grand River Low Water Response Team is recommending water conservation throughout the Grand River watershed.

The call for conservation comes from the group, made up of representatives of major water users including municipalities, farmers, golf course operators, water bottlers, aggregate businesses, Six Nations and others.

Under the Ontario Low Water Response Program, the team has placed the Grand River watershed in a Level 1 condition. Level 1 results in a request for a voluntary 10 per cent reduction in water consumption by all water users, including municipalities, aggregate operations, golf courses, water bottlers, farms for irrigation, as well as private users.

For residents, states a press release from the response team, the most

effective way to conserve water is to follow their municipal outdoor water use bylaws, which limit watering to specific days and times.

The watershed has received little rain over the past two weeks. Some parts of the watershed have not recorded any rain since the last week in June. Recent temperatures have increased evaporation and plant consumption, resulting in dry conditions throughout the watershed.

The short-term weather forecast shows limited precipitation and continued hot temperatures over the next week. The seasonal forecast from Environment Canada indicates near normal precipitation over the next three months and above normal temperatures.

The Grand River Conservation Authority’s major reservoirs are within their normal operating range for this time of year, the

authority states. The GRCA has been augmenting the flow in the Grand, Conestogo and Speed rivers with water stored in its reservoir system.

The water in the reservoirs is released gradually during the summer and fall to ensure there is enough water to support the operation of municipal drinking water plants and wastewater treatment plants. Flow augmentation also helps support the overall health of the river system. Stream flow is low in many of the smaller watercourses, as well as those that do not receive flow augmentation from the reservoirs.

Reservoir levels will continue to be monitored throughout the summer to ensure flow targets can be maintained if dry conditions persist.

More information on the Low Water Response Program is available at www. grandriver.ca.

Grass fire - Firefighters from the Town of Minto’s Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston fire stations responded to a grass fire in Palmerston on July 11. Fire Chief Chris Harrow has announced a total ban on open air burning until further notice.

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Open air burn ban in Mapleton exempts campground cooking fires MAPLETON - On July 11 Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson announced an open-air fire ban in the township due to lack of significant rainfall and forecasted hot, dry conditions.

There will be no openair burning permitted in Mapleton Township until further notice.

All open-air fires are prohibited during a fire ban, including those properties that have an open-air fire

permit and no further permits will be issued at this time.

This ban applies to agriculture burns, brush pile burns, recreational fires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces/chimineas or any other fires set in open air.

Municipal bylaws have set fines and surcharges for those violating the ban.

The only exception to the ban is cooking fires within approved campgrounds.

Open air fires banned in Minto MINTO - Minto Fire has declared a total burn ban in the municipality, which includes the communities of Harriston, Palmerston, Clifford and Minto township.

Due to the extreme dry conditions there will be no open air burning permitted in Minto until further notice.

“Certain periods in the

year create conditions that make even controlled burning dangerous, and this risk can quickly lead to fast and uncontrolled spread of fire,” Minto Fire notes in a press release.

There are a number of conditions that warrant restrictions throughout the year, including but not limit-

FOR ALLOFOFYOUR YOUR ALL Norwell receives $3,500 for LEAF program FOR PALMERSTON - Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont, recently donated $3,500 to Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) as part of its Growing Today, Leading Tomorrow program.

The grant will help offset start-up costs of the school’s new LEAF (Local, Environmental, Agriculture and Food) program, which is set to launch in September.

The LEAF program’s field to fork experience will include weekly field trips to local farms and agricultural businesses, where students can interact with farmers to build an understanding of how their food is grown and produced.

Students will also have an opportunity to grow their own food in a greenhouse at the school. Pioneer sales representatives Richard and Tracy Zemmelink endorsed the grant.

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If you discover a fire in the open, it is very important that you report fires immediately by dialing 9-1-1.

Anyone with questions regarding this order is urged to contact Fire Chief Rick Richardson at 519-638-3313 ext. 20.

Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

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Hall made new The Maryborough Community Centre was officially reopened last week after a major renovation project.

Rejuvenation of the 51-year-old hall has been on the radar of local council members since at least 2012, when roof replacement and a “retrofit” were identified in the township’s master plan for recreation.

After several attempts to attract grant funding from upper levels of government, the project was granted $259,800 from the province through the Ontario 150 Community Capital Grant Program.

Roughly $800,000 worth of renovations include accessibility ramps inside and outside the hall, washroom and kitchen area improvements, a new HVAC system and roof work, as well as upgrading of the two-level auditorium and addition of a patio at the rear of the facility.

But what it also means is a cherished small-town gathering place has been not only preserved, but modernized to fit the needs of future generations.

At an open house to relaunch the facility on July 12, Mapleton councillor Marlene Ottens pointed out the community centre was originally built in 1967, Canada’s centennial year, so it seems appropriate that it has been restored through grant funding provided in a year celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary.

“We are hoping that it’s a new phase for this hall and it will see lots of bookings,” said Ottens. “We’re hoping that generations to come will enjoy this beautiful hall.”

It appears now that they will, thanks to some foresight and persistence from members of the last two councils.

OPP urges public to report impaired drivers to police WELLINGTON COUNTY - Zero acceptance and zero tolerance, is the message Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are sending to drivers who want to drive while impaired.

“We have drawn a line in the sand and will not accept any excuse for driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol in our community,” local OPP state in a recent press release.

“We will continue to focus our efforts to remove this threat to the safety of all other law-abiding drivers and their families on our roads,” stated detachment

commander Inspector Scott Lawson Police report the weekend of July 6 to 9 concluded with eight drivers being charged with impaired driving related criminal charges across the county. OPP rely on Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checks, calls from the public and officers making their own observations while monitoring traffic.

“When a life is lost, jail, fines and drivers licence suspensions will seem inconsequential. If you suspect someone is driving while drunk or high, call 9-1-1,” police urge.

Summer scenery - Sparkling water and lush growth along a riverbank created a dazzling summer scene on Mapleton’s 14th Line on July 6.

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Memorial ball tournament planned in Palmerston

By Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – Two local youths are planning a fundraising ball tournament in memory of a friend who passed away earlier this year.

Sisters Chloe White and Kyla Soehner of Palmerston are organizing Pitch for Lex in memory of their friend Lexi Brown of Wingham, who passed away on Feb. 28. the from Proceeds event will go to the Tanner Steffler Foundation, a Huron County-based mental health

advocacy organization providing supports for youth.

The organizers are seeking eight teams of 10 players to participate in the three-pitch format tournament at the Barb Wright and Kinsmen ball diamonds in Palmerston on July 29.

There is an entry fee of $15 per person and teams are asked to bring their own ball equipment and wear team colours. The deadline for entering teams is July 20.

White and Soehner are also looking for local businesses to help donate either

a lunch or raffle prizes.

“We just wanted something that would get teens/ the community involved,” said White in an email.

“Lex wasn’t a baseball player but we wanted everyone to be reminded of her and the impact she made.”

Everyone is welcome to attend the tournament, which runs between 9am to 6:30pm on July 29. Donations will be accepted at the event.

For information or to donate contact White at 226868-1531 or Soehner at kylasoehner@gmail.com.

MAPLETON – We may not get a chicken in every pot, but we now have a council candidate for every spot.

With just over a week to go until the nomination deadline for the Oct. 22 municipal election, enough candidates have filed to provide a full slate of elected officials for Mapleton positions.

Incumbent Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll and all four incumbent councillors - Marlene Ottens, Dennis Craven, Lori Woodham and Michael Martin - have all filed their paperwork to run for reelection.

Earlier this week Paul Douglas, a Mapleton resident who also ran for council in 2014, filed nomination papers.

Incumbent Gregg Davidson was the only registered candidate for the Ward 2 Wellington County council position as of the Community News deadline.

Mount Forest resident Shawn McLeod recently filed nomination papers to run for the position of Upper Grand District School Board Trustee for the district including Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North. Genevieve Grenier is running for the seat on the Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir (French Catholic) board.

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have an open air fire permit. The ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns, as well as campfires.

Fines are in place to enforce the ban when required.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of weekly yard waste collection and

take steps to prevent grass and brush fires.

Clear all combustible materials such as tree limbs, leaves and other dry materials away from buildings and propane tanks.

Keep barbecue propane tanks at least three meters from buildings.

Wood piles should be stored a safe distance from your home.

Trees should be pruned to create a good vertical separation from the ground.

Clear out any accumulated dry or dead debris from your property.

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lessly discarded cigarettes continue to be a major cause of grass fires during dry periods.

“Smokers are reminded to please use care when butting out. Do not throw lit cigarettes out vehicle windows,” the department states.

“We thank residents for their patience and cooperation with this matter.”

For more information, contact Minto chief fire prevention officer Cam Forbes at 519-338-2511 or email c.forbes@mintofiredept. on.ca.

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Mapleton backs call for municipal authority over approval of landfill sites

By Patrick Raftis

Testing it out - Over 100 people attended the official opening of the Mapleton Splash Pad at Drayton’s ABC Park on July 11. As soon as the water was turned on children flocked to the attraction to discover what the site had to offer. BELOW: The ribbon was officially cut on July 11 welcoming the community to the new splash pad.

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Closed meeting complaints to Ombudsman declining

By Patrick Raftis TORONTO – The Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario says complaints to the agency about closed municipal meetings have steadily declined over the past five years, after reaching a high of 305 in 2012-13.

A decade ago, Ontario established a new open meeting enforcement system through amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001, requiring every municipality to have an investigator to deal with complaints about meetings closed to the public.

On Jan. 1, 2008 the Ombudsman became the investigator for all municipalities that did not appoint their own. Since 2008, the office has handled nearly 2,000 such complaints.

“However, complaints to our office about closed meetings have steadily declined in recent years, after peaking in fiscal 2012-2013 – when a few cases received significant public attention,” states the 2017-18 annual report from Ombudsman Paul Dubé.

The office received 80 total complaints in 2017-18, which is the lowest number since the 68 received in 200910, the first full fiscal year the office operated as closed meeting investigator.

This is despite 223 municipalities using the office as meeting investigator – the highest number to date.

The report attributes the decline to the expansion of the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction in 2016 to include complaints about all matters relating to municipalities, not just closed meetings.

“Prior to this, many of the closed meeting complaints we received reflected attempts by complainants to address broader issues; now that they can complain to us directly about these issues, they are less likely to complain about narrow aspects of the open meeting rules,” the Ombudsman explains in the report.

Of the complaints received in the past year, only 59 were from municipalities where the Ombudsman is the investigator (the oth-

ers were referred to municipalities’ own investigators).

These resulted in investigations of 30 meetings, 17 of which the office states were illegal under the Municipal Act. “In other words, almost 57% of the meetings investigated were illegal – the highest proportion we have seen to date,” the report states.

Last November, Mapleton declined to appoint a closed meeting investigator, effectively leaving the job, if it’s ever required, to the provincial Ombudsman’s office.

Previously the township shared the services of an appointed meeting investigator, John Maddox, with other Wellington County municipalities.

Although Maddox was not called upon to investigate any Mapleton meetings during his tenure, two investigations were conducted by previous investigator Norm Gamble, one in 2011 and another in 2013.

In both cases Gamble concluded the closed meetings were held appropriately.

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MAPLETON – Council here supports proposed legislation to formally grant municipalities the authority to approve landfill projects in, or adjacent to, their communities.

On July 10 council endorsed a resolution from the Township of Georgian Bay supporting Bill 16, the Respecting Municipal Authority Over Landfilling Sites Act, which was introduced by MPP Ernie Hardeman and received second reading on May 3.

The bill has been referred to the Standing Committee on General Government.

The resolution from Georgian Bay alleges municipalities across Ontario “are quietly being identified and targeted as potential landfill sites.”

The resolution states municipalities should be considered experts in waste management, “as they are responsible for this within their own communities, and often have decades’ worth of in-house expertise in managing waste, recycling, and diversion programs.”

The resolution also states municipalities should have the right to approve or reject such projects and “assess whether the potential economic benefits are of

sufficient value to offset any negative impacts and environmental concerns.”

While municipalities already have authority over other types of development, including approval of casinos and nuclear waste facilities, the resolution points out they do not have the same approval authority over landfill projects in their communities.

“This outdated policy allows private landfill operators to consult with local residents and municipal councils, but essentially ignore them,” the resolution states.

A motion of support for the resolution was passed by council without comment.

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By Rev. Calvin Brown

Two guys compared Jesus tells a story of two men who went to pray. The first man was very full of himself and thought because he fasted regularly, and gave one tenth of his income to God that he was a good person whose prayers God would hear. He liked to compare himself with others and was confident that he was better than they were.

The other man came to pray in an attitude of humility. He readily admitted his short comings and asked only that God would have mercy on him. He asked mercy not because he deserved it but because he needed it even though he was undeserving

of it.

Jesus tells others standing around who were full of confidence of their own righteousness and thought they were better than others that the man who prayed humbly was more aware of his real situation and went home justified before God. Jesus concluded with this truth: Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Both inside and outside the church there are people like the two men who went to pray. Some think they are better than others. The fact is (as the bible teaches) that all have sinned and done what is not good. Sin taints us all.

Someone may be saying to themselves “I do good things

and I have all the politically correct attitudes. I know I’m better than others.”

The truth is we all have a long way to go to be truly good people and somewhat good is not good enough. Whenever we boast about how much better we do a job than the other guy, or claim to know more than others so that we can feel superior to them, we are proving we still have a ways to go in understanding both ourselves and God. It shows our standards are too low and out of kilter.

It is only when we stop boasting and instead seek mercy that we are prepared to actually become better people – the kind of people God loves to be with. The Psalmist reveals this truth when he says in PSM5:5 The boastful will

not stand in Your (God’s) sight.

In vs. 11 he says: Let those who take refuge in You (God) be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them.

Those who want to receive God’s favour are those with humility, not those who boast of their own efforts.

Let me tell a story of two people today. One goes to church, prays in public, works in the food kitchen, tithes and sings in the choir. He thinks he is a better person and a superior Christian to others. He wishes other people were as good as he was.

Another man struggles to go to church because he doesn’t think he’s good enough to be there. He winces when he thinks of the wrong things he’s done and while he

does many charitable things he is painfully aware that he could do so much more. He realizes one thing he remembers from his youth. He knows Jesus loves him and often the children’s hymn runs through his mind. Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so.

That simple truth gives him courage to talk to God and it makes him want to grow closer to God. Who do you think really has the attitude that pleases God and gets close to him?

I believe it is the second person. The one who is self aware and is growing in understanding God. I invite you to take some time to consider which of these two you are most like.

Do you boast of all you do and how much better than others

you are?

Or do you acknowledge that you are in need of God’s mercy every day and in humility seek his guidance and strength?

Jesus makes promises worth holding onto, as in Matthew 5:4-8 New Living Translation (NLT): God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, [a] for they will be satisfied.

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

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“There was a great deal of singing, laughing, dancing, snacking, playing and crafting going on at the church every day. It was evident if you stepped in the building that there was a lot of learning going on through fun activities.”

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Yet experienced birders regularly perform feats close to miraculous. A distant hawk, flitting warbler in the tree canopy, squeak in reeds, all confidently identified by a skilled birder. Skills developed through hours of study and seasons of field work.

Half the battle of effective field identification is learning what birds to expect (common, unusual and rare). The other component is the ability to use cues (visual and auditory) from the birds themselves. Mastering the auditory clues is more difficult.

Bird guides offer written descriptions of bird notes or sonogram visuals. These cannot convey the essence of a song. CD/DVDs/ tapes offer a collection of songs and calls, as well as important techniques for distinguishing and remembering songs.

Birding by Ear (tape and guide) develops a ‘basic vocabulary’. Widespread and vocal birds are grouped on the basis of similarity of song. Diagnostic differences or ‘pairing’, as well as phonetics, comparative ideas, mnemonics create groups that provide a context for learning the various songs and calls. It is obvious this will take perseverance and a large amount of time just to obtain a working knowledge of this skill. Next, apply your learning in the field. A beginner’s strategy may be to choose a few common bird species to master. At that point one could gradually branch out. It would be invaluable to have one’s own recording equipment to save field songs for later identification.

Audubon Handbook on identifying bird voices list categories as: lisp, trill, buzz, coo, whistle, warble, high-pitch, clear-cut phrases, flute-like, repeated phrases or notes, varied phrases and varied/ repeated phrases. Listen to the birds and see where that leads you.

Until next month, Susan Warren.

DRAYTON - Organizers report it was a “great week” at Vacation Bible School in Drayton from July 9 to 13.

“We had 226 children running through the church every day,” stage organizers, who also thanked all who volunteered “to make this wonderful program happen.”

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