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Mapleton tax levy up 12.5% by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Mapleton Council passed a 2013 budget requiring a total tax levy of just over $4 million at its regular meeting on April 9. In 2012, the municipality raised $3.56 million in taxation. That translates into an additional $437,000 or 12.5 per cent in the total levy. All told, the township will spend just over $7 million in 2013, offset by revenues of about $3 million. For an average singlefamily dwelling assessed at $285,000 in 2012 township taxes will increase by $95 or 9.4% this year, from $1,002 to $1,097. When Wellington County and school board taxes are factored in, that same property owner would see their total tax bill rise by $122, from $3,521 to $3,644. Part of the increase is attributed to reassessment carried out in 2013 by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, which now values that $285,000 property at $290,000. Mayor Bruce Whale said the budget, which includes
$275,000 for work on bridges and culverts, is a step toward addressing a number of infrastructure issues in the township. The capital budget also includes $70,000 for upgrades to the Drayton Fire Hall to accommodate the addition of EMS services and $10,000 for new signs at several entry points to the township. “We’re not going to accomplish everything that we want by any means, but I believe we’ve given our public works department something to work with,” said Whale. Opposed to increase The increase was too high for councillor Mike Downey, the lone council member to oppose the budget bylaw in a recorded vote. Downey told the Community News he voted against the budget because he felt a 9.5 per cent increase to an individual taxpayer was simply too high. While he declined to offer specifics about what he would cut, Downey said, “I think there are efficiencies that can be found without just jacking up what you charge the people all the time.”
In her report to council, CAO Patty Sinnamon noted the tax rate was adjusted downward from figures presented at the public budget open house on April 2, after an error was found in the PMD arena budget. Sinnamon said the budget includes a $100,000 transfer from reserves, which could be put toward remediation of mould and water problems at the municipal administration centre. Estimates for the cost of that project are not yet available. She said the township may also be able to use about $50,000 budgeted for dredging of the Conestogo River through Drayton, if it turns out the money is not needed for that project. Sinammon noted the budget was passed a month earlier than in 2012, despite the fact the township has been operating without a director of finance since last August. “I want to commend staff and department heads for getting their information in and getting the budget through a month ahead of last year,” she stated.
Driscoll questions pay raise for council Storm damage - Downed power lines and hydro poles kept many Mapleton-area residents in the dark for days last weekend and into this week. About 30 hydro poles along Wellington Road 12 between Parker and Arthur were snapped when the storm hit early on April 12. For additional coverage see pages 3, 4 and 5.
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Mapleton residents lose power for several days after ice storm by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Power was restored to most of Mapleton by Sunday afternoon following a severe ice storm that lashed the region last week. By Monday, only a few pockets affecting about a couple hundred homes in Drayton and rural parts of the township were still without hydro. Across Wellington County, thousands lost power on April 12 after an ice storm swept through the area early in the day. The storm also damaged countless trees, which forced the temporary closure of some local roads. Hydro One reported well over 115,000 people in the province were affected by the power outage, with every single Wellington municipality hit to varying degrees, with the northern part of the county seemingly the hardest hit. At about 9am Friday, Wellington County OPP reported Wellington Road 12, between Wellington Road 109 and the
12th Line of Mapleton Township, was closed due to approximately 30 snapped hydro poles. Utility crews worked throughout the weekend restoring power to areas in stages, with Mapleton among the last in the county to come back on line. Power wasn’t restored in much of Drayton until late Sunday afternoon. By contrast, residences in nearby Harriston and Palmerston had power by late Friday evening. Warming stations opened The PMD Arena in Drayton, operating on generator power, was open to the public for warming over the weekend. Fresh drinking water and the use of warm showers was also provided. The arena was open again Monday for those still without power. The Mapleton municipal office was also opened to the public for warming and cell phone charging on Friday. CAO Patty Sinnamon noted that a small number of people
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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here approved a two per cent pay raise for council members along with the passage of the 2013 budget on April 9. Councillor Neil Driscoll questioned the need for an increase to council salaries. “I don’t see where I’m doing anything more that I need to have a raise,” he told council. Mayor Bruce Whale pointed out that a previous council had agreed that council would get the same percentage increase in
salary as staff receives. Earlier in the budget process, council agreed to increase staff wages by two per cent for 2013. “That way we don’t have to keep having this discussion,” Whale noted. Per diems unchanged Councillor Mike Downey pointed out that per diem rates paid to council for council business beyond regular meetings haven’t changed in 12 years. The bylaw implementing the increase passed with councilors Downey, Andy Knetsch
and Jim Curry in favor and Driscoll opposed. The increase means the mayor’s annual base salary moves from $15,940 $16,271. Salaries for other members of council rise from $12,398 to $12,655. Remuneration rates for other council business over and above regular council meetings remain unchanged at $120 for a full day, $70 for a half day and $50 for a night meeting, with the same rates applying for attendance at conferences and seminars.
Permit revoked over removal of tree line by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township has revoked a building permit after the owners of a Moorefield-area property cut down a line of trees they had been requested to maintain under a condition of a minor variance. The minor variance allowing Dennis and Tiffany Gleeson to construct a residence at Concession 10, Part Lot 10 (Maryborough) was granted by the Mapleton Committee of Adjustment on Jan. 9. The variance was granted to reduce from 393 to 180 metres the Minimum Distance Separation requirements from a barn on the nearby property of Alwyn and Lori Woodham. The committee’s written
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decision stated “the following conditions be requested: the existing southeast tree line be maintained.” However, all the trees along the southeast tree line, on the Gleeson property were cut down on April 2. At the April 9 council meeting, the Woodhams appeared as a delegation to council and provided photographs of the Gleesons’ lot. “You can clearly see there is not one tree left standing on that land,” said Lori Woodham, who estimates over 500 trees were cut down. She noted she had been advised in an email from Mapleton CAO Patty Sinnamon that the Gleesons’ building permit had been revoked on April
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3 and the township has requested “a formal tree planting plan be submitted by a certified forester or arborist indicating the height, width and type of trees to be replaced.” In the email, Sinnamon stated the plan would need to be approved by the municipality. She also noted the township is requiring a written agreement, which will be maintained on title, “indicating the tree line will be maintained.” The township is also requesting the distance between the existing barn on the Woodhams’ property and the residential dwelling on the Gleeson property be “pinned” through an Ontario Land Surveyor. Continued on page 2
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another instrument. Sunrise is a pre-keyboard music and movement program that teaches music concepts through singing, rhythm and games. This program is for children ages 2 to 4 and develit’s the opsSinnamon listening agreed awareness, fine role of council and committees motor skills, social interaction, toconfidence make policy, “enforceandwhile attention span. ment” is upcan to easily staff. attend with Children Although not the agenda a grandparent or on caregiver, plus tosiblings addresscan council attendon theApril class9,as the Gleesons were present at well. the The meeting. Councillor Neil Sunshine keyboard Driscoll be program suggested is geared they towards children ages 3½ and 4; the Sunbeam keyboard program toward ages 5 and 6; and the Moonbeam keyboard program is for ages 7 through 9. All three keyboard programs integrate creative movement, rhythm, singing, music theory and composition for parent and child in a weekly one-hour session. Participating in a MYC class helps children develop
especially unique since it is a music program for babies. This is a playful and creative music and movement class for parents with children ages newborn to age 4. Children are introduced to a wide variety of musical allowed to address council patif scales, tonal and rhythm they Dennis Gleeson ternsdesired. and instruments that help indicated he would interto stimulate musicalbe growth. ested addressing council, butor Eachinchild participates at his aher motion allow so own to level. Tohim findto outdomore was defeated. about Pups and to view class He visit declined to com- . videos themusicclass.com mentThe when contacted byofthe ultimate success any Community News.lies behind the MYC program teacher and Ms. Tanis is no exception to that rule. It’s obvious she is an enthusiastic teacher who cares a great deal for her students. “Their struggles are my struggles,” she states. “And their triumphs are equally triumphant for me.” For more information visit www.myc.com, email taniscowan.myc@sympatico.ca or call 519-638-5715.
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FAST program connects families and schools in Palmerston PALMERSTON - A number of families of Grades 4 to 6 students attending Palmerston Public School have been participating in the Families and Schools Together Program, better known as FAST. Families have been coming to the school one evening per week for the past few months to have dinner as a family, do family-focused activities, and build friendships during a parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; support group and cooperative childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Although it is a family fun night out, the program offers the structure, support, and activities needed to build stronger connections between families, the school, and the community, while at the same time strengthening the family unit. The program runs weekly for nine weeks, and then continues for two years, one evening monthly, where FAST families join each other for a variety of family activities in the community, such as skat-
FAST Team - Volunteers from the Palmerston Public School Family and Schools Together (FAST) team include: from left: front, Ben Forrester, Dylan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Grady, Karin Gerreman (Community Resource Centre), Josh Wakeford, Peyton Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien; back, Connie Robinson, Jill Hope (Palmerston Public School), Barb Foster, Lucy Ferguson (Family Counselling), Kelly Krpan (OPP), Brenda Duimering, Edie Fink, Warren Fink. Volunteers not present for the photo include: Jorjia Van Dongen, Sandy Van Dongen, Frank Van Dongen, Kaitlynn McDonald, Barb Wakeford and Wes Hope. submitted photo ing, craft night, pizza and a movie night, etc. With guided leadership and monetary support for the activities, families
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Low wires - Downed and low-hanging power lines created an obstacle for motorists following a major ice storm on April 12. ABOVE: A broken hydro pole pulls power lines dangerously low at the corner of Wellington Roads 12 and 7 at Parker last Friday. ABOVE RIGHT: Mapleton Sideroad 14 was closed at Wellington Road 12 for the same reason. The stretch of Wellington Road 12 between Parker and Arthur was the site of the most downed poles in the county, with about 30 knocked over by heavy ice and high winds. photos by Patrick Raftis
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Powerless versus nature When this issue of the Community News hits the streets, local residents will no doubt still be dealing with the aftermath of what is easily the most severe ice storm to hit this region in recent memory. Even during what is now referred to as the Great Ice Storm of 1998, which left millions across North America without power, in some cases for weeks, Wellington County was spared the worst of the damage and most residents spent less time in the dark than many did this past weekend. Mapleton residents were among the hardest hit by this latest power outage. While power was back on in many Wellington County communities by Friday evening, local residents went without power well into Sunday and some even longer. While it’s fortunate temperatures weren’t colder, which could have led to more injuries an maybe even fatalities, most residents were more than just inconvenienced by the storm. Many were forced to scramble to buy or borrow generators to combat basement flooding and food spoilage, while others were unable to find a solution and are now dealing with insurance companies and unpleasant cleanup duties. Financial losses, including freezers full of food, are also inevitable in some cases. Municipal governments have reacted as well as can be expected, given they are powerless to get the lights running on their own. In Mapleton, the township set up warming centres to allow people to escape the chill, have a hot shower and charge cell phones, which become indispensable communications tools in such situations. The township is also offering assistance with yard cleanup, by picking up any downed tree limbs that homeowners move to the boulevards by April 23. While the wait no doubt seemed interminable for those left powerless through an entire weekend, the length of time it took Hydro One crews, and workers from various local utilities to restore power in the region is actually quite impressive given what they were up against. Along a single stretch of Wellington Road 12 between Parker and Arthur, there were roughly 30 downed hydro poles, with many more to deal with throughout the region. Utility workers could be found throughout last weekend working long after dark restoring power as quickly as possible. As always, storms such as this latest are a reminder to be better prepared for the next one. It’s all too easy to put off buying a generator or battery back-up system for your sump pump while the sun is shining. It’s also easy to let your gas gauge slide to near empty when you know the station around the corner is pumping petrol, and to leave your flashlight batteries dead between camping trips. Canned food? Who needs it when there’s fresh stuff in the fridge? However, the duration of last week’s power loss makes us wonder what would happen if we were compelled to cope for an even longer period? The time to prepare is clearly now. Patrick Raftis
• Tuesday, April 23, 2013 will be held at 9:00 a.m. (this regularly scheduled meeting of council was scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m., however has been changed to start at 9:00 a.m. for an Education and Training Session with OMAFRA. This session will be a closed meeting. The regular business of council will commence at 1:00 p.m.) An agenda will be available on the Township of Mapleton web-site – www.mapleton. ca prior to the meeting. Council, Staff and Press will receive their Agenda by email circulation.
HYDRANT MAINTENANCE The Township of Mapleton will be doing hydrant maintenance in Drayton, commencing Monday, April 22 for approximately 4 weeks. During this period, homeowners may experience discolored water for short periods. Let the water run till the discoloration dissipates. If you have any concerns, please contact the Public Works Office at 519-638-3313 Ext. 39. Larry Lynch Director of Public Works
ICE STORM LIMB CLEAN UP Please be advised that the Township of Mapleton Public Works Department will assist home owners in urban areas by removing limbs that fell in the recent ice storm. Staff will not enter onto private property but limbs placed in the boulevard area will be picked up and chipped for re-use on municipal trails. This service will be offered between April 17 & April 23 only. Larry Lynch Director of Public Works
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The Green Legacy continues in 2013. The Township of Mapleton will again be offering a “Tree Day” where tree seedlings will be made available, free of charge, to residents of the Township of Mapleton. Property owners can pre-order up to a maximum of 50 trees (subject to availability). Pre-ordered trees will be available for pick-up on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 at the Township of Mapleton Works Building located at 7275 Sideroad 16 outside of Drayton between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Donations to the food bank would be appreciated. To place an order, please contact the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office 519-638-3313.
DATES Tuesday, April 23, 2013 9:00 a.m. - Regular Meeting of Council
Powerless - The recent ice storm left many local residents without power for an entire weekend, as hydro poles, like this one along Wellington Road 9, snapped due to heavy ice and powerful winds.
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Mapleton Musings Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society A Boy’s Memories of Settling in Peel Township In 1846 William Kells and his family emigrated from Scotland. They came to Canada via ship from England, stopping in Quebec City and Montreal before disembarking in Kingston. At Kingston the family boarded a smaller vessel to sail across Lake Ontario to Toronto. The family stayed in Toronto until March of 1847. In the meantime William’s father had scouted about for land and found a one 100-acre farm that he liked, the east half of Lot 4, Concession 7 in Peel Township, in what was com-
monly known at the time as the Queen’s Bush. He purchased it for $150 from Richard Boyle. The family hired two sleighs, each drawn by a team of horses, to convey them and their belongs to their new home. It took them four days to reach Peel Township. The few existing roads were in bad condition. They travelled a “circuitous route” by way of Nelson, Preston and Waterloo and on the third day crossed the ice covered Conestogo River at Hawkesville, reaching the 1st Concession of Peel at near dark. The only habitation in sight was a “rude” log cabin in a
small clearing, where a black woman and her two small children answered the door and agreed to shelter the family for the night. After sharing a meal, the white family and the teamsters made their beds on the floor of the cabin. An early morning start allowed the family to reach their land the next day. There they found the bark covered shanty occupied by a chopper, William Tinks and his family. The Tinks family stayed with the Kells family for a week then left. The families never saw each other again. The Kells family lived in this 22-by-16 foot shanty for sev-
eral years until they could build a better residence. A trip was made to Waterloo Township where the family was able to purchase a yoke of oxen, three cows, a half dozen fowls and a pig all of which, to quote William Kells, “constituted our farm stock for the first year.” There were a few acres chopped on the Kells’ farm which enabled them to plant grain, corn, potatoes and garden seeds that first spring. The family had spent most of their cash so they had to clear and fence more land themselves rather than hire someone to do so. Their first grain crops
were cut with a sickle and threshed out on a rough slab floor. Unfortunately the wheat quality was not good, resulting in a rather poor flour for the family’s bread that first winter. Mr. Kells tells of the family often being awakened at night by the howl of wolfs or the snuffling of bears. These animals attacked sheep and pigs. When the loud-barking family dog aroused the family one night, the three eldest armed themselves with a musket, a
bayonet and a pitchfork and went to investigate only to find the intruder was a raccoon in the corn patch. The Kells family, like the other settlers, battled the elements, cleared the land and became successful farmers in the township. The foregoing is taken from Sketches of Settlement of North Wellington by William Kells published in the Elora Observer in 1867. submitted by Jean Campbell
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Municipal service - The Township of Mapleton recently recognized two staff members for their years of municipal service. The awards were presented by Mayor Bruce Whale at the April 9 council meeting to: LEFT PHOTO: Steve Culp of the recreation department for 25 years of service; and RIGHT PHOTO: public works director Larry Lynch for five years service. photos by Patrick Raftis Pitching in - It was a busy weekend dealing with storm damage for utility workers throughout the region. Staff at the Harvest Table in Parker invited Hydro One workers in for a hot lunch, providing a break from working on numerous downed hydro poles along Wellington Road 12.
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By Laurie Langdon
The Perfect Spot Chapter Eight: Big Things in Small Packages (Continued from the March 29 Reflections column) I have often hailed the importance of being part of the body of Christ, but I have never really understood its importance in the way I do
now. It is my indispensable life source. I cannot be whole and I cannot grow without it. It must be a regular part of my life. But don’t just go to church. Oh, don’t stop going … but don’t just … “go.” While this is, beyond a doubt, a most noble and especially meaningful activity, there is a place in the body of Christ that is too often neglected, yet so fundamental to our completeness. It is the perfect
place; the place where six to a dozen of God’s people who love each other meet to grow and to support and pray for each other, on a regular basis, usually weekly, and outside the large group setting. It is called by many names: small groups, cell groups, growth groups, Bible studies, support groups, etc. But, whatever it is called, it consists of the body of Christ and is, I believe, the very embodiment of Christ on
this earth and in my world. Each group has several elements. • Its members are broken vessels on a journey to wholeness in Christ. There is no hierarchy and everyone is there to learn and grow. • Its members are honest and vulnerably open to each other. No masks are allowed. • Its members trust each other and are trustworthy.
Everything shared in the group is held in strict confidence and no person’s name or issue is discussed outside the group, not even with spouses or close friends. This preserves a place where people can feel safe and receive what is necessary. • Its members honour and have complete respect for each other. • Its members pray for and hold up each other and are
available to be contacted when necessary. It is in this context that God can and will perform a great work in you. It may or may not be dramatic, it may or may not take a lot of time, it may or may not be noticeable, at least not right away, but be assured of this, God will perform a great work in you. He will reproduce himself in you!
Mapleton volunteers recognized WELLINGTON CTY. – Six Mapleton residents are among 66 Wellington County residents being recognized as the Ontario government celebrates the commitment and contributions of more than 10,000 volunteers at 52 Volunteer Service Award ceremonies across the province. The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize people of all ages for continuous service to an organization.
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Gary looked out the kitchen window one night in February before heading off to bed. To his surprise, something was peering back at him. Before he could call anyone else to see it the little bird was gone. Gary thought it was a small owl or hawk. There were just two possibilities—Northern Saw-Whet or Eastern Screech-Owl. There wasn’t time for him to see the key determining feature — ear tufts. However he did see reddish markings and that was sufficient. Earlier Gary had heard an unidentified rapid whew-whew. So, we had had a visit from a Northern Saw-Whet Owl. Possibly, we had found a dead bird about 20 years ago. We didn’t examine that bird for an ID. That was before our interest in birds had been whetted. Saw-Whets are very tame little owls; smaller than Screech Owls, which have ear tufts. Lovers of the Birds by A. Bezener notes “1823cm/ 7-9”; large, rounded head; light, unbordered facial disc; dark bill; vertical rusty streaks on the underparts; brown, white-spotted upperparts; white-streaked forehead; short tail. Juvenile: white patch between the eyes; rich brown head and breast; buff-brown belly. Voice: whistled, evenly spaced notes repeated about 100 times a minute; whew-whew; continuous and easily imitated”. Their status is “uncommon migrant; rare visitor; rare to fairly common breeder”. They are found in treed areas. The Saw-Whet “swoops from a perch; eats mostly mice and voles; also eats larger insects, songbirds, shrews, moles and occasionally amphibians; may cache food”. This winter we hung beef suet and I wonder if that is what drew this little owl. Or, it could have been after moles dining on dropped sunflower seeds. “This tiny owl is an opportunistic hunter; taking whatever it can, whenever it can. Saw-Whets are usually heard more than they are seen, and from mid-winter to early spring, their slow, whistled notes are surprisingly common”. Early spring migrants will be returning to Mapleton, adding new thrills to all bird lovers. Until next month, Susan Warren.
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Awards,” states Michael Coteau, minister of citizenship and immigration. Ceremonies are being held around the province to recognize individuals from various regions. Slated to receive awards at a ceremony in Kitchener on April 19 are: - Jennnifer Van Der Meulen of Alma, 5 years with Wellington Junior Farmers; - Ron Elllis of Drayton, 20 years with Drayton Entertainment; - Kim Laliberte of Moorefield, 10 years with Woolwich Community Services; - Jessica Nibourg of Moorefield, 5 years with Wellington Junior Farmers; - Kristina Signer of Moorefield, 5 years with Wellington Junior Farmers; - Ryan Schill of Wallenstein, 5 years with Wellington Junior Farmers. - Jonathan Clyne of Harriston, will also be recongized for 5 years with Wellington Junior Farmers.
4-H barbecue - Wellington County 4-H held their annual Spring Beef Barbecue at the Alma Community Centre on April 6. The meal was served from 5:30 to 7:30pm followed by a live and silent auction, raffle draws, a bake sale and more. Also after dinner, Wellington 4-H was presented with a $5,000 cheque from Genervations. From left: Jim Schill, Ian Cook of Wellington County 4-H and Peter Scharringa, regional sales manager for Genervations. The proceeds from the night will go towards future clubs and 4-H events within the county. submitted photo
Moorefield youth earns gold at science fair WATERLOO - A Moorefield youth was among the gold medal winners at the 2013 Waterloo Wellington Science and Engineering Fair. Laurel Buchanan, of
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Moorefield, a Grade 10 student at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School in Kitchener, won gold in the physical and mathematical science intermediate category with a project entitled “What Do The Ears Hear?” The fair, which took place on April 9, 2013 at Bingemans in Waterloo, allowed approximately 300 students (220 projects) in Grade 7 through
12 from Waterloo Region, Wellington County and the Upper Grand District School Board, to showcase the projects they had spent months preparing. Of the students who competed, 163 were awarded gold, silver, bronze or pewter medals. In addition to the medals, students won thousands of dollars in cash, scholarships and special awards.
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Fundraising Breast Cancer Luncheon well attended despite weather
by Sue Hogenkamp DRAYTON – Despite an ominous forecast for freezing rain, approximately 110 determined women braved the elements to attend the 8th annual Breast Cancer Luncheon at the PMD Arena on April 11. Many participants sported pink, red and purple clothing to express support for the cause. The women enjoyed a hot lunch served by the Drayton UCW, participated in raffles, and listened to an informative presentation by Scarborough plastic surgeon, Dr. Sarah Wong. Dr. Wong specializes in reconstructive surgery for mastectomy patients, an important option to help these women return to a normal life. Dr. Wong opened her presentation by noting she couldn’t help but notice the sense of community that was
evident in this area, and she was impressed that this was the 8th consecutive year for the luncheon. She pointed out such strong community support is important for breast cancer patients who are attempting to heal and return to a better life. Addressing some of the most often-asked questions, Wong explained women often feel that they are being vain by wanting breast reconstruction. She informed participants that this surgery should be thought of as “recovery from the necessary damage that was caused during a mastectomy.” “It’s about feeling like you again,” she assured the audience. “Many women feel like they are missing a part of themselves; it has a psychological as well as an emotional impact when you have a body part removed. Breast reconstruction
gives these women the freedom to wear normal clothes, live a normal life and do normal activities, and it should be available to all women who undergo breast cancer surgery.” Wong went on to explain the various types of reconstructive surgeries that are available, and their advantages and disadvantages. “No one approach is ideal for all. It depends on patient preference, the doctor’s training and experience, and the patient’s physical conditioning,” she explained. Patients can choose to have breast reconstructive surgery performed at the same time as their mastectomy, although few patients take this route. Most are focused on getting through the cancer surgery that is necessary to save their lives,
and then they may consider reconstructive surgery to repair the damage at a later date. Wong pointed out it is also difficult to coordinate a qualified plastic surgeon along with the oncology surgeon at the same time to perform the procedures. “This is an opportunity to give control and choice back to the patient, something that was taken away by the cancer,” she said. She also assured the audience OHIP fully covers the cost of reconstruction and all revisions. Often patients thank her for helping them heal from their cancer experiences, one of the most rewarding aspects of her practice. She prefers to look at breast reconstruction not as part of the cure for breast cancer, but as part of the patient’s personal healing, inside and out.
Luncheon organizer, Dale Franklin, expressed appreciation to Wong for not only braving the weather to drive to Drayton from Scarborough, but for responding positively to her email invitation sent a mere two weeks prior to the event. Once again, an auction was held for the opportunity to select and name a unique day lily bred by Betty Fretz. Most often the blooms are named to celebrate someone who has battled cancer. This year’s successful bidder was Carolann Berwaldt. Approximately $3,000 is raised during each annual luncheon with 75 per cent of proceeds donated to the Listowel Breast Health Centre and the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. The additional 25% will specifically go to towards the
Sunflower Seeds Team for ovarian cancer research. A large number of items donated by several local supporters were raffled off to raise additional revenue. The big raffle will take place at Blooming Dales in Drayton on Dec. 7. Prizes include a pink ribbon afghan, hand crafted by Jean Brodhaecker, a $50 gift certificate for the Drayton Chophouse, and $50 cash donated by Kay Ayres. Tickets will be available for purchase at Blooming Dales until the draw. Franklin announced that the 2014 Breast Cancer Luncheon will once again take place in April, but at a date and time to be confirmed. “Eight years into this, I still find it gratifying to see the support that this community has to fill a need,” she said.
Getting the facts - Dr. Sarah Wong, right, chats with breast cancer survivors, from left: Linda Dickieson, Ann Buehler and Louise Ellis, about reconstructive surgical options. Wong travelled from Scarborough to be the keynote speaker at the Breast Cancer Luncheon in Drayton on April 11.
Never too young - The youngest participant at the Breast Cancer Luncheon last Thursday was Jakob Klaassen, who accompanied his mom, Erica. photos by Sue Hogenkamp
Mad about raffles - Members of the Mapleton Madhatters purchase raffle tickets to support the annual Breast Cancer Luncheon in Drayton on April 11. Proceeds are donated to the Listowel Breast Health Centre and the Grand River Regional Cancer Center.
International support - Breast Cancer survivor, Joanna Harlow, left, attended the annual Breast Cancer Luncheon in Drayton, along with her sister Barbara Timpson. Timpson is visiting from Wiltshire, England, and holds the record for the participant who has travelled the farthest to attend the event. The big draw - Maureen Tenhoopen poses with raffle prizes at the Drayton Breast Cancer Luncheon. First prize is a hand-crafted pink ribbon afghan, second prize a $50 gift certificate for the Drayton Chophouse and third prize is $50. Tickets will be on sale at Blooming Dales until the draw on Dec. 7. All proceeds will be donated to the Listowel Breast Health Centre, the Grand River Regional Cancer Center, and the Sunflower Seeds Team.
And the winner is - Nadine Peel was excited to win a gift certificate from Drayton Entertainment during one of the raffles at the Breast Cancer Luncheon last Thursday.
Supportive sisterhood - Cancer survivors proudly pose with organizer, Dale Franklin, at the annual Breast Cancer Luncheon in Drayton on April 11. From left: front, Alice Van Gysel, Pat Dietrich, Andrina Duff, Darlene Brodhaecker, Joanna Harlow, Linda Dickieson; back, Carolann Berwaldt, Henni Klaassen, Theresa Scholten, Tet Tacoma, Franklin, Diane Emmerson, Peggy Bauman, Louise Ellis, Glynis Belec, Jean Bouwman and Ann Buehler.
Tower of tickets - Breast Cancer Luncheon organizer, Dale Franklin was pleased with the turnout for the event on April 11. She poses with over 100 door prize tickets.