Township council has approved a contribution of $2,500 toward a planned celebration of Mapleton’s 15th anniversary on Canada Day 2014.
Councillor Jim Curry presented council with a motion at the Sept. 10 meeting requesting the township support the celebration by providing $2,500 and provide liability insurance coverage for the event. The motion states the funds will be available to the Canada Day organizing committee to use for events other than the traditional evening fireworks.
Councillor Mike Downey asked for more specifics on how the money will be used.
“I’m curious what that’s earmarked for, or who the committee even is?” he wondered.
“The Canada day org committee will be structured before the end of the month,” replied Curry, adding he will be on the committee and events could include an arm wrestling tournament and other activities.
“We’re working with GRCA to host some events out on the water,” he noted.
Curry said the committee will probably involve six or seven people and the funds will be used for things like providing prizes for events and renting additional portable washrooms if needed.
“This is basically seed money to help support these events,” said Curry, adding that any members of council who are interested in becoming involved would be welcome. He pointed out members of the Drayton Rotary Club are interested in becoming involved.
Asked if celebration activities would be held only in Drayton, Curry said, “I would like to see it in some other communities,” and noted Mapleton’s 10th anniversary celebrations included a breakfast in Moorefield and a parade in Alma.
The motion to support the event and provide the requested funding and insurance coverage passed unopposed
