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Council directs further study on Harriston flood mitigation By Patrick Raftis MINTO – Town council has authorized staff, consulting engineers and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) to continue with a Harriston flood mitigation study for presentation to the public and council in the fall. In a resolution at the June 18 meeting, council also directed that individual projects to improve flood conditions proceed as soon as the budget and approval process allow. Acting CAO Chris Harrow told council the town, along with Triton Engineering and the MVCA, are “all working together on this to help with the Harriston flooding issues.” “We all remember it June 23, 2017, the seven inches in seven hours that fell and the flooding that we had … that was our one-in-100-years event,” said Harrow.
Mapleton parties on Canada Day Patriotic party - Mapleton hosted a Canada Day party at the fairgrounds in Drayton on July 1. The event featured a car show, a barbecue and bouncy castles for the youngsters. The day’s activities wrapped up with a spectacular fireworks display. RIGHT: Levi Dorscht of Drayton and Mapleton resident Cooper Donaldson try out the inflatable jousting equipment. Photos by Patrick Raftis
Since the flood, which caused major damages to homes, businesses and municipal facilities in Harriston, Harrow said, “We have done a lot of work and we have been continuing to push forward.” Harrow pointed out aerial photography and digital mapping have been completed. “Maitland Valley has done some phenomenal modelling to be able to tell us exactly where the floods came from and how it affected different communities,” Harrow explained. “But even better, with the modeling, is any work that we do, they can run the model before we do the work to show us how much that work is going to improve on the flooding.” For example, Harrow noted downstream work done to remove trees and shrubs along the river bank and clearing the North Ward Drain outlet has been run
through the modelling process. “We’ve already seen what that’s going to do and how much that’s going to help with the flooding,” he said. Harrow added that keeping the North Ward Drain outlet on the southwestern side of town is key to flood mitigation efforts for the northern portion. “To keep it simple ... there’s a great big pipe under there that goes from the north end of George street all the way under the town and comes out near Speare Seeds and that helps drain that whole area, and by clearing that outlet we can let the water get away quicker,” he pointed out. At a Nov. 27, 2018 public meeting the MVCA presented 14 potential scenarios to reduce flooding. The most drastic, with a potential cost upwards of $25 million, was to fully divert the Maitland SEE FLOOD » 3
Inaugural Minto Pride event features picnic, walk in park By Patrick Raftis
Pride party planned - Members of the committee working on the Town of Minto’s inaugural Pride event, set for July 13 in Palmeston, include, from left; Jessica Rowden, Caitlin Hall, Raïssa Rogers, Rosie Krul and Samantha Greer. The event is designed as a celebration of inclusion and diversity. RIGHT: The Minto Pride in the Park logo contest winner designed by Sarah Krul. Submitted photo gender, sex and sexual identity. “I think that there are a lot more LGBTQ people in small towns than anyone realizes because, with a lot of them, it’s not a visible thing,” said Krul. “So I think there’s way more diversity than anyone realizes, and probably more
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not being judgmental about something you don’t understand,” she explained. “We’ve had a few comments saying, ‘I just don’t believe in that and that’s why I’m not going.’ Well that’s okay, you don’t have to believe in something for it to be a thing. That’s like saying you don’t believe that someone could be a person of color - it’s just kind of a product of who they are.” Minto Pride activities actually get underway on July 12, when the Minto Youth Action Council will host an outdoor movie, Love Simon, a recent release based on the best-selling young adult novel Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda. The movie will be shown
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Program anniversary - Conservation specialist Anne Loeffler, left, points to the photograph of a creek bank before trees were planted to provide a buffer during a tour to mark the 20th anniversary of the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program. The photo is held by GRCA manager of environmental education Tracey Ryan. Photos by Aryn Strickland
Rural Water Quality Program celebrates 20 years of achievements in the county - supporting 131 cover crop projects, protecting 6,459 acres from water and wind erosion; - establishing 202km of windbreaks and 67km of stream buffers; - fencing 5,000 livestock out of 48km of watercourses; and - building 186 manure storage structures. The Grand River Conservation Authority administers the program on behalf of Wellington County. A review committee makes funding decisions on applications submitted to the program. The review committee is made up of local farmers who represent the Wellington Federation of Agriculture, Wellington Soil and Crop Improvement Association and the DufferinWellington Christian
By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON The Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) marked its 20th anniversary on June 26 with a tour of projects in the Township of Mapleton. The program provides grants and technical assistance for farmers and rural property owners to improve water quality in the area’s connecting watersheds. Since 1999, the program has provided a total of $9.1 million in grants to Wellington County landowners to support the completion of 2,974 projects, including: - planting 897,000 trees on 1,400 acres; - upgrading 485 wells to protect ground water and decommissioning a further 468 wells;
Far mers Federation. Wellington County and OMAFRA also sit on the committee. Most of the money for the WRWQP comes from municipal governments. “Farmers want help with projects that assist in the betterment of the farm,” explained conservation specialist Anne Loeffler. “In this program we help projects that benefit people living down stream. This stuff doesn’t happen overnight. It happens over many years." Mapleton Township has the greatest number of WRWQP-assisted projects in the county. Starting outside of Alma and ending near Wallenstein, Loeffler told a bus load of attendees the tour would SEE PROGRAM » 4
Program anniversary - The Wellington Rural Water Quality Program celebrated its 20th anniversary with a tour of some of the farms it has assisted over the last two decades. TOP: Mark and Rosena Martin listen as conservation specialist Anne Loeffler explains how the program helped the Martins fund crop cover. ABOVE: Participants on the tour stand on the stream culvert the program helped the Martins pay for to prevent flooding.
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Annual GWTG Youth theatre show in rehearsal The Harriston Town Hall Theatre has been home to a large group of local youths this summer, working on the 10th annual Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production. This Year’s play, Nothing Happened Here, a mystery by local playwright Megan Raftis, will run July 26, 27 and 28. For more information go to greywellingtontheatre.com. Actors in the production, range in age from six to 18. Submitted photos
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River around Harriston. Less costly work such as downstream floodplain channelization was also presented. Harrow said council was asked for direction on how flood planning should proceed, based on a report from Triton Engineering senior planner Bill White. The report notes three potential options; - watershed planning using 2018 draft guidelines consistent with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; - a Class Environmental Assessment process under the Environmental Protection Act; or - a flood mitigation plan. Harrow explained the flood mitigation plan was the recommended option, as the
other two would be time consuming and costly. “When we talk about moving the river, as people have talked about, and redirecting the river so it doesn’t come into Harriston, that is a very expensive process to do that, obviously, between land acquisition and digging and all that stuff; but not only that, to do an Environmental Assessment on that entire process would be very time consuming, very expensive and we might not ever use it,” he said. “So what we’re recommending is we don’t go down that road right now; we work on the downstream stuff, we see how the modelling reacts to it and how we can affect the flooding … and that keeps us away from us having to do any Environmental
Assessments at this time.” “I agree with the process,” said deputy mayor Dave Turton. He noted his discussions with MVCA officials indicate “with what we’ve done we’ve already taken some good steps.” Harrow said the town, with assistance from Triton and the MVCA, can come up with a flood mitigation study to be presented at a public meeting in October. Meanwhile, mitigation projects can proceed as approved and funded. The report notes the town has received two grants under the National Disaster Mitigation Program. The program funds up to half of eligible costs for risk assessments, flood mapping, mitigation planning and invest-
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My Drag! a professional drag show staged by TroyBoy Entertainment and showcasing some of Ontario’s top drag performers and up and coming talent. The committee states the show is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and available through Eventbrite or by emailing thecrownharriston@gmail.com. Krul said initial public reaction to Minto Pride has
been “overwhelmingly positive. “A lot of people are saying, ‘It’s about time; I’m really glad that this event is happening, can’t wait to be there.’ So that’s been encouraging,” she said. “And even the negative comments haven’t been very harsh. It’s more just ... ‘I can’t understand why we feel the need to do this.’ But to them I want to say we do know people … who did choose to move away from
Minto because they didn’t find the community welcoming to them because of their gender identity or sexuality and there is still is a lot of persecution both locally and globally. But we really want to show people, especially young people, that they can be who they are in a small town and not have to leave to find the acceptance that they want.” More information can be found on the Minto Pride Facebook page.
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Humane society urges community to help turtles with crossings GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) would like to remind motorists to “give turtles a break” this time of year. Turtles are in the midst of their egg-laying season, which will continue until early July. Females often will lay their eggs in the sandy, gravel shoulders along our roads, and while crossing the roadways they are at significant risk of injuries or death due to collisions with vehicles. There are eight native species of turtles in Ontario, and all are designated as either endangered, threatened, or of special concern. Road mortality is second only to habitat loss, as a contributing factor to declining populations. The life cycle of turtles makes them very vulnerable to the loss of even a small number of adults within a population, which is why helping to ensure safe passage of turtles crossing the road is so important. What do I do if I see a turtle crossing the road? If it is safe to do so, please consider stopping and giving
Help a turtle - The Guelph Humane Society has received numerous calls about turtles and their safety on roadways. The organization is encouraging community members to “help a turtle cross the road.” Submitted photo them a helping hand. Always move a turtle across the road in the direction that they are headed. For species other than snapping turtles, you can pick up the turtle with two hands, one on either side of the shell, and carefully transport them across the road. If you don’t know the species of turtle that you are handling,
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can reach out and around their shell and potentially deliver a nasty bite. Instead, approach snapping turtles from the rear, and firmly grip the turtle at the rear of their shell, on either side of their tail, and slide them onto the car mat or shovel. You can then slide them across the road, continuing to hold them by the back of their shell, until they are safely across the road. As a precaution, disinfect your hands afterwards, as turtles can carry salmonella. Never pick up a turtle by the tail, as it can cause a serious injury to their spinal column. What do I do if the turtle has been injured? If the turtle has been injured, and it is safe to do so, remove it from the road and secure it in a box or plastic tote. Contact the Guelph
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The following is part of a series - My Father’s Heart in the 10 Commandments. My Father’s Heart in the Seventh Commandment You shall not commit adultery. (Ex. 20:14) Kinds of Adultery There are a number of ways you can commit adultery: - intimate sexual relationship with another person outside marriage, including pornography; - continuous looking,
wanting, desiring, fantasizing, romanticizing; - pursuing any sort of gratification outside a committed, covenantal relationship; - chasing that which belongs to another; - jealousy or resentment toward someone who has something I want; - indulging my passions outside my boundaries, calling or gifting; - compromising, renouncing or moving away from a conviction, i.e. apostasy; and - being an agreeable object, a willing recipient or receiving pleasure from any of the above.
Covenant I, your heavenly Father, am calling you to honour the institute of marriage, for I created it. Celebrate the physical, intellectual and emotional gratification you share with your spouse. Your sexuality was created by me, your Father. It is my gift to you to enjoy as recreation. It is fun. It is also my gift to you to enjoy as re-creation, for out of this unity I will create children who will bring you great joy. Cultivate desire for your spouse so that she/he will be all you want and desire, the object of your dreams, and the only source of sexual,
show patience and tolerance. Love yourself in such a manner that you are always able to celebrate the accomplishments of her/his attributes. Pursue gratification within the committed, covenantal relationships you have. Even when love is withheld from you, love still. Chase after only that which belongs to you. You have a great and wonderful inheritance, more than enough. Be grateful for what you have and where you are. Be happy with what you own and where you live. And celebrate the skills you have and the gifts I, your
passionate and romantic pleasure. With my presence in your marriage, your spouse will be your best friend, your loyal companion and comrade. You will always have a fondness of her/him that is born out of a common ground and mutual dependency. Draw upon my agape love as your source of unselfish concern for her/his welfare. As you do, she/he will always be precious, highly valued and honoured. In all situations be committed to making your relationship work, and fight to defend it at all times. When necessary, compromise, and
heavenly Father, have given you. Your lot has fallen in a pleasant place. Enjoy yourself within your boundaries, for this place is your calling, and you are well suited for what I, your Father, have in store for you here. Stand firm to your convictions and remain true to your commitments. If you have strayed, return. Be confident of who you are in Christ, my Son. Do not be seduced by anyone or anything. You are able to withstand the advances of all people and forces; for Christ, my Son, is everything to you. You need no other.
County to add organics to curbside collection program next year By Patrick Raftis GUELPH – Organic waste pickup will be added to the curbside service provided by Wellington County’s solid waste services division beginning in 2020. County council approved a recommendation to add green bin service to the current collection program, beginning in July 2020. The move to green bins is part of a series of changes the county is implementing in a new contract with Waste Management Services of Mount Forest approved at the June 27 meeting. Solid waste services (SWS) committee chair Gregg Davidson outlined a committee report on the results, analysis and recommendation of a request for proposals (RFP) for curbside collection of waste and recyclables. The new contract, which begins July 1, 2020, will implement several changes and additions to the current
collection program. Standardized collection frequency for both urban and rural households will be implemented; recyclables and organics will be collected weekly, while user-pay bagged garbage will be collected every other week. Materials will be collected on both sides of all roads (in driveway). Previously material was collected only on one side of the road in rural areas. Collection vehicles will be a fleet of trucks fueled by compressed natural gas, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves air quality, with the added benefit of being quieter vehicles. Councillors agreed to move to green bins and switch to natural gas vehicles as part of a seven-year contract that includes three one-year options. Waste Management’s bid was the lower of two submitted. Both bidders submitted tenders on three collection
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make any sense.” A motion from councillor Jeff Duncan to open negotiations with the successful bidder to split the cost of the more environmentally-friendly vehicles was discussed briefly, but withdrawn after Warden Kelly Linton called a recess to consider new information. “The county is excited to bring a green bin organics collection program to our residents,” said Warden Kelly Linton. “It is a forward thinking service that aligns well with our Smart Cities goal to reduce and recover value from our food and organic waste.” Councillor Diane Ballantyne said she felt the move to organics collection was overdue. “My community’s been asking for it for years,” she said, noting, “It fits with our philosophy of circular economy.” Officials say the organics collection program will
Province passes OSPCA Amendment Act to ensure animal safety during transition TORONTO - Ontario recently passed the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Amendment Act (Interim Period), 2019, a temporary measure to keep animals safe while the province tran-
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