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Davidson withdraws bid for county council reelection to face Driscoll in race for mayor By Patrick Raftis and Chris Daponte MAPLETON – County councillor Gregg Davidson has withdrawn his bid for reelection to county council in order to seek the Mapleton mayor’s seat. Davidson made the announcement in a press release on July 24, just three days prior to the nomination deadline for the Oct. 22 municipal election. “We live in an amazing township, but one that has had its share of issues in the last few years that need to be addressed,” he stated in the release. A former police constable and business owner, Davidson has served as coun-
ty councillor since first being elected in 2014. He faces incumbent Neil Driscoll in the race to become Mapleton’s next mayor. Driscoll filed his nomination on May 1. Davidson said he wants to help his community and noted one of his top priorities will be to “balance fiscal responsibility with sound judgement.” Other races Current Mapleton councillor Lori Woodham has withdrawn her nomination for reelection and, on July 24, filed her nomination for the county councillor Ward 2 seat that is currently held by Davidson. The remaining three incumbent Mapleton council-
lors - Marlene Ottens, Dennis Craven and Michael Martin have all filed their paperwork to run for reelection. Paul Douglas, who previously ran for council in 2014, has also filed nomination papers for Mapleton council. Shawn McLeod of Mount Forest and Robin Ross of Palmerston are running for the position of Upper Grand District School Board trustee in the district including Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North. Andrew Finoro is running for Wellington Catholic District School Board trustee and Genevieve Grenier is running for the seat on the Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir (French Catholic) board.
Fire chief lifts fire ban in Mapleton MAPLETON - Fire Chief Rick Richardson has lifted the fire ban in Mapleton Township. On July 23, Richardson announced an end to the open air burning ban that was instituted on July 11 in
Diamond action - A batter for the Moorefield Giants Squirt girls team eyes up a pitch during a game against Mount Forest at the Moorefield diamonds on July 20. Photo by Patrick Raftis Additional photo on page 2.
MAPLETON – Construction activity during the first six months of 2018 was well ahead of last year’s pace. A report from chief building official Patty Wright presented at the July 10 Mapleton council meeting shows 48 building permits were issued in June, for construction valued at about $30.7 million. That’s up from roughly $7.1 million worth of construction generated by 60 permits in June of 2017. The building department issued 197 permits to the end of June, for construction valued at $59.1 - compared to 173 permits for $25.2 million worth of construction during the same period in 2017. Year to date permit fees
generated $337,457 in revenue, compared to $219,813 for the first six months of 2017. The industrial sector, with two permits for $25.6 million worth of construction, led the activity last month. Agricultural construction generated about $2.6 million worth of construction on 14 permits last month, and single family residential dwellings accounted for three permits and $1.8 million worth of construction. Year to date, the industrial sector is leading the building boom, with a total of six permits for construction valued at $26.8 million. Agricultural construction is next, with 75 permits generating $17 million in building activity, followed by single family residential with 15 permits and total construction value of $8.4 million.
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“The three-year average of fees collected by the building department for the month of June is $65,826.39,” noted Wright in her report. “Therefore, the current month is just below the threeyear average. “Year to date numbers range from $146,164 to $238,249 over the past three years and the average of fees collected to date from 2015 to 2017 is $ $201,342. “The current year to date is above the three-year range and above the three-year average.” Mayor Neil Driscoll said, “Coming through the countryside of Mapleton the last few days you can see the building that’s going on. “I don’t know how you get to all those sites to do the inspections. So kudos to you and your whole department.”
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MAPLETON – The final tally for the township’s website redesign came in at just over $30,000. Economic development officer Trish Wake reported at the July 10 council meeting that the new website was launched on Nov. 17. In her report, Wake explained an application to the County of Wellington’s 2016 Business Retention and Expansion Municipal Implementation fund was submitted by former economic development coordinator Jaclyn Dingwall in November of 2016. “The application was for the amount of $25,000 to be used for the reconstruction of the website,” the report states. “The application was approved and process to reconstruct the website began. Esolutions was granted the tender and since then we have been working diligently on project completion until Dec. 2017.”
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“We still encourage safe methods of burning and the township regulations still apply.” The press release added, “We will continue to monitor the weather conditions for further updates.”
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Industrial construction leads busy month for local building
response to dry conditions in the region. “The fire department wishes to thank the community for their patience and assistance in keeping our residents safe,” Richardson stated in a press release.
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” - Sam Keen
Since the website was launched minor issues have been resolved and training on how to update the website was completed. A financial report on the
project indicated the total cost was $30,833. Council received the report and directed that it be submitted to the County of Wellington.
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Local restaurants join party to celebrate Food Day Canada ELORA - Food Day Canada will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Aug. 4. The event, founded by Elora resident Anita Stewart in 2003, is a day for Canadians to share stories while celebrating local food. “Fifteen years ago in 2003, our borders were closed to Canadian beef. It may have been an economic disaster, but it was not a culinary one,” officials stated in a press release. “In response, the World’s Longest Barbecue was born: Canadians rallied, went to their grills, and barbecued Canadian beef to show their support.” Officials say the event
helped to “(save) the industry.” Over the years, many renowned Canadian ANITA chefs have STEWART joined the annual party, renamed Food Day Canada, a national celebration of local food celebrated on the August long weekend. Participating restaurants in the Wellington County area include: - Borealis Grille and Bar in Guelph; - Drayton Chop House; - The Elora Brewing
Company; - Envers of Morriston; - FanJoy Restaurant in Hillsburgh; - Miijidaa café and bistro in Guelph; and Scozia at The Breadalbane in Fergus. As an added bonus on Aug. 4, Food Day Canada’s 15th anniversary will be celebrated by lighting the most recognizable - and tallest - beacon in the western hemisphere, the CN Tower in Toronto. Event officials say the Canadian food system is facing “similar, perhaps even graver challenges” than those presented in 2003.
Quoting Dr. Owen Roberts, president of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists, they say, “Our food system is under fire. No matter how the politics plays out nationally or globally, this is a time for fierce loyalty and coordinated action.” Food Day Canada officials are challenging all Canadians to “have a party and honour our own ingredients, with one simple goal: culinary sovereignty.” For more information visit fooddaycanada.ca. Participants are also encouraged to active on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Anglers’ event - Conestogo Lake Conservation Area hosted its 30th annual Family Fishing Derby on July 8. Participants enjoyed great weather and a full day of fishing. Prizes donated by local businesses where handed out to some of the lucky anglers. ABOVE: The biggest fish in the adult category was a 74cm pike caught by Josh Martin. BELOW: The biggest fish in the kid’s category was Shawn Culp with a 67.8cm pike. There were also numerous door prizes handed out. Conestogo Lake Conservation Area thanked businesses that donated prizes. Submitted photos
Local ball - The Moorefield Giants Squirt girls team took on Mount Forest in softball action at the Moorefield diamonds on July 20. A Giants runner gets ready to take off from first base. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 27 - Alma Optimist Beef BBQ, 5-7pm, Alma Community Centre, $15. July 27 - Drayton Youth Centre outing at Max’s Sports Centre. Bubble Soccer, Mini putt and more. Sign up at drop-in. Bus leaves at 6:30pm. July 29 - 3 Pitch Baseball Tournament in memory of Lexi Brown. 9:30am-6:30pm at Barb Wright Diamonds, Palmerston. August 6 - Challenge Euchre, 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion, $5/ person. Bring partner. Light lunch. All Welcome. August 10-12 - 162nd Drayton Fair. Theme: ‘Best Pickin’ in Mapleton’, Drayton Fairgrounds. Truck & tractor pulls, bubble soccer, bubble mania, bouncy castles, demolition derby, pie eating contest, dog show, antique tractors and vendors. August 20 - Drayton Blood Donor Clinic, 3:30-7:30pm. Community Christian School, 35 High St. Appointments 1-888236-6283 or www.blood.ca. Walk-ins welcome.
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Barbecue benefits community - The Palmerston Agricultural Society is sharing the proceeds from its 18th annual Farmers’ Pre-Seeding Barbecue with nine other community groups and local services. Accepting cheques from Tony Johnson, left, and Lynda Alexander, right, of the agricultural society are, from left: Jacinta Cassidy of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, Jennifer Huberts of the Norwell District Secondary School’s LEAF program, Dale Franklin of the Palmerston Hospital Foundation, Bob McEachern of the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum and Delanie Toner of the Norgan Theatre board. Submitted photo
Farmer’s barbecue raised $20,000 to support fair, community groups
Roundabout progress - Construction continues as roundabout begins to take shape at the intersection of Wellington Roads 109, 7 and 123 in Teviotdale. The project began on May 22 and the planned completion date is Aug. 31. Photos by Patrick Raftis
Two vie for mayor’s seat in Minto MINTO - With nominations set to close on July 27, a race is on for the mayor’s seat in Minto, but currently a shortage of council candidates. Minto council consists of a mayor, deputy mayor and five councillors. Nominations filed for mayor include incumbent George Bridge and former Minto deputy mayor Terry Fisk, who also ran for mayor in 2014. Incumbent councillor David Turton is running for
deputy mayor. Incumbent deputy mayor Ron Faulkner has announced he will not be a candidate in 2018. Candidates for the five council positions include incumbents Judy Dirksen and Ron Elliott and challenger Geoff Gunson. Gunson was also a candidate for a council seat in 2014. Incumbent Dave Anderson is currently the only registered candidate for the Ward 1 Wellington County council position. Shawn McLeod of Mount
Forest and Robin Ross of Palmerston are running 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. Denis Trudel is running for Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (French language board).
PALMERSTON - The Agricultural Palmerston Society is sharing the proceeds from its 18th annual Pre-Seeding Farmers’ Barbecue with nine other community groups and local services. Almost $20,000 was raised at the popular April event that brings farmers and agribusinesses together for a steak barbecue and an evening of networking and fun. Because this year’s event was held soon after the tragic bus accident involving the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, commemorative T-shirts were auctioned in support of the Saskatchewan players and their families, raising an additional $9,000 to support the Humboldt Community Broncos Foundation. Farmers’ Barbecue chair Tony Johnson said the annual Palmerston event has raised more than $250,000 since it was launched in 2001. “We owe this success to the hard work of agricultural society volunteers and
the generosity of our sponsors and supporters,” said Johnson. “On average, almost 100 businesses and individuals donate items and support our auctions. The communal effort is essential for the event’s success year after year.” Proceeds from the barbecue support the Palmerston Agricultural Society’s annual events, including a tractor pull in July, the Palmerston Fair in August, the society’s post-secondary scholarship, and agri-awareness programs for elementary students. The agricultural society also shares up to half the barbecue proceeds with other groups working to benefit the local agricultural community. Recipients this year are the Palmerston Hospital Rural the Foundation, Women’s Support Program, Norwell District Secondary School’s LEAF Program, 4-H clubs in Wellington and Perth Counties, the Minto Fire Department, the Palmerston
Railway Museum, the Minto Youth Action Council, the Community Palmerston Centre and the Norgan Theatre. A cheque presentation for these groups was held on July 21 at the Palmerston Farmers Market. Now available are 2018 fair books outlining competitions and entertainment at the Palmerston Fair, set to run Aug. 24 to 26. Admission to the fair is free. Weekend events include a children’s village with bouncy castles, a farmer’s breakfast on Saturday morning, the always-popular baby show on Saturday afternoon and a church service on Sunday. New this year is an axethrowing event and miniexcavator games. The society will also host its 40th annual Tractor Pull on July 28, beginning at 4pm, and Half-Price Movie Night at the Norgan Theatre on Aug. 18. Check out these events and more at www.palmerstonfair.ca.
Redbeard Rides offers service to Wellington County residents HARRISTON – Wellington County residents now have a new option for getting around. Harriston residents Ann and Ken Hepburn have launched Redbeard Rides, a pre-booked transportation service available to “anyone in Wellington County going anywhere in Ontario. “Anyone can use our service. We do not have any eligibility requirements. Our vehicles are spotlessly clean and are driven by professional drivers under our public vehicle licence. This means that when you book a ride with Redbeard Rides, we are dedicated to your service,” states a press release announcing the new businesses. Redbeard Rides currently has one van on the road but plans to add a wheelchair accessible vehicle as soon as possible. “We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to attend activities and go where they want, when they want. Whether you have a doctor’s appointment, a
medical test, a family function, a social event or just need a trip to shop, we can help with that. Our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to pre-booked charters,” the release states. The business was offi-
cially launched at the Minto Chamber of Commerce summer barbecue at Palmerston Lions Heritage Park on July 12. For more information go to www.redbeardrides.ca or call 519-510-RIDE (7433).
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Another vote looms With a high profile provincial election now in the books, it’s time for Mapleton residents to focus on the level of government which impacts them most directly. This is a municipal election year and the July 27 nomination deadline is nearly upon us, so anyone thinking of taking a run at a local council or school board seat must finish their deliberations and file their paperwork pronto. As it now stands, Mapleton electors currently have choices to make at the positions of Mapleton Township mayor, Mapleton councillor and Upper Grand District School Board trustee for the Oct. 22 municipal election. Incumbent Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll is seeking reelection and will face off against current Ward 2 Wellington County councillor Gregg Davidson. Current Mapleton councillor Lori Woodham is seeking the Ward 2 county council position held by Davidson. The three other incumbent Mapleton councillors - Marlene Ottens, Dennis Craven and Michael Martin - have all filed their paperwork to run for reelection. Paul Douglas, who previously ran for council in 2014, has also filed nomination papers for Mapleton council. Shawn McLeod of Mount Forest and Robin Ross of Palmerston are running for the position of Upper Grand District School Board trustee for the district including Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North. Andrew Finoro is running for Wellington Catholic District School Board trustee and Genevieve Grenier is running for the seat on the French Catholic board. While it will shortly become clear whether or not there will be more races, the job of local electors is just beginning. Municipal councils and local school boards make consequential decisions that affect your tax bill, your community and your quality of life in a multitude of ways. It’s important to become informed and cast your vote. Throughout the election process the Community News will be providing coverage of candidates, meetings and other election activities to that will impact your decision. Stay tuned.
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On a quest - Mapleton resident Sierra Martin was a part of the cast of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild summer youth production Concordia: Realm of Heroes, staged at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre July 20 to 22. Portraying a scene at a July 18 dress rehearsal were, from left: Charlotte Moore, Martin, Sadie Bieman, Ryan Weale, Kathleen Faris, Landen McCraney and Ellie Holtam. Photo by Patrick Raftis
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Minto to proceed with replacement of White’s Junction Trail bridge By Patrick Raftis MINTO – Council here has agreed to proceed with replacement of a bridge on the White’s Junction Trail that was damaged in a major flood last year. On June 23, 2017 considerable damage was experienced in Minto from a heavy overnight rainstorm that caused massive flooding. “While much of the damage was in Harriston, there were also problems in Palmerston, Clifford and in Minto rural areas,” states a report that CAO Bill White presented to Minto council on July 3. “Roads were washed out and culverts, farm drains and fields damaged.” White added “many repairs have been completed,” but the side trail bridge along White’s Junction Trail was not addressed. He noted the bridge has been “unpassable” since the flood and the section of side trail closed. “This is a nice section of trail, particularly for users
Bridge out - Minto council approved removal and replacement of this bridge on the White’s Junction Trail near Palmerston at a cost of about $120,000. The bridge was damaged in major flooding on June 23 last year. Town of Minto photo starting in Palmerston as it provides a nice walkable loop crossing through wooded areas and on the former rail line,” White states.
“The cost to remove that bridge - and we do recommend that we remove it - is $20,000. The cost to replace it is $100,000. If we do replace
it, then half that $100,000 will be covered by our (insurance) deductible,” White explained. “I think the trail commit-
tee imagined not having the bridge and that things could possibility work just fine without it, although I don’t know we had, at the time, information on how much it would cost to take the bridge out,” White added. The CAO pointed out that in addition to removing the bridge, the town would probably have to look to “decommission the rail line that we continue to own,” and might consider selling the land. “I guess I look back on the seven or eight years I’ve been here and we kind of regret letting some of these lands out of our control. So, as much as it would be unfortunate to have to pay the deductible, we could get a replacement bridge and keep that link intact for 50 years from now.” “Why is our deductable so high?” asked councillor Mary Lou Colwell. White explained the town’s insurance deductible for sewage backup claims is only $10,000, but flood insurance carries a higher deductible. He also pointed out the
town did not have specific flood coverage prior to signing on with its current carrier in 2014. White said another bridge on the White’s Junction Trail, which was replaced after being burned by vandals in 2016, was covered with a lower deductible under fire coverage. That bridge was replaced for about $145,000. Councillor Dave Turton said the bridge damaged by the 2017 flood “is pretty vital to that trail.” He asked if a narrower bridge could be built to lower costs. White explained the $100,000 estimate was arrived at in consultation with the town’s insurer. “I think we’d be very foolish not to retain that branch of the trail and not to retain ownership of that branch of the trail,” said deputy mayor Ron Faulkner. “We certainly do regret letting the other rail lines go north of Harriston.” Council received the report and directed staff to work with the town’s insurer regarding replacement of the bridge.
Pettapiece pleased with premier’s proposal to create financial commission, audit finances TORONTO PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece says he is pleased with the government’s plan to keep the province’s finances in check. Last week the newlyformed PC government led by Premier Doug Ford
announced the creation of an Independent Financial Commission of Inquiry to look into past financial practices and the state of the government’s books. The government also announced a comprehensive line-by-line audit of all
spending to find efficiencies. “I’m pleased that our government is getting Ontario back on track by doing a lineby-line audit of the province’s finances,” said Pettapiece in a press release. “After years of reckless Liberal spending and phoney
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“The people of Ontario deserve an accurate picture of the state of our finances and where tax dollars are going,” noted Pettapiece. “The commission will be given all the tools and access it needs to perform the audit, but will function at arm’s
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Mark Laird, DM Drayton United Church Shine On I believe we shine when we are with God. There are many Bible stories that talk about people having close interactions with God - Moses on Mt. Sinai, Jesus being transfigured on the mountain top - and when these people have these close interactions when God is present with them they shine. They are so full of the spirit of God that their physical bodies can’t hold it in, they glow. When I think about it this doesn’t seem like anything really out of the ordinary. Have you ever described someone you saw as radiant? Have you ever seen someone who just looks like they are beaming? Have you ever had the experience when someone else said those things about you? When someone says that someone is radiant or that they are just beaming, that person is usually pretty happy. You don’t often hear that person is just glowing when they are sad, depressed or angry. When we are happy, when we are filled with complete joy we can’t contain it within ourselves and it
shows through our expressions, through our body language through our speech and through our very souls. Moses and Jesus had been very close to God; being that close to God filled them with joy, with happiness, with love and they couldn’t contain it. Their human bodies couldn’t contain those feelings, they had to be shared, they had to shine. The Bible talks of many mountain-top experiences, of the ways that people talked with, met with or were shown the face of God. The biblical characters, and those for whom the Bible was written, very much believed in heaven, and very much believed that God lived in heaven, above the clouds. Therefore a mountain top was the closest one could get to God, so it is there that many of these stories take place. I think that today there is a broader understanding of who God is for people, and where that God may or may not reside. I feel that in today’s world there is a wider approach as to what heaven is, and where God dwells. I believe that God is not just everywhere around us, but that God is a part of ev-
erything around us. God is everything and everything is God. This I feel is great news, as that means that we do not have to go to the top of a mountain to find God, and for us to shine. God is accessible to everyone; God is there waiting to be discovered, waiting to become those feelings of joy and happiness for everyone. God enables us to do amazing things. God fills us with emotions that are so strong we can’t keep them to ourselves. When you have commented that you thought someone was glowing, I bet that either consciously or unconsciously that person had a recent mountain-top experience. They had felt God’s presence even if they didn’t realize what it was, and they were overcome with joy, pride, love, compassion or some other feeling that exudes happiness. The good news is you don’t have to climb a mountain to be close to God. The better news is when you feel God’s presence it will resonate through your very being. The best news is others will see you shine, and will want to shine themselves.
Windstorm cost GRCA more than $60,000 W E L L I N G T O N COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) spent $60,000 to $70,000 to clear away tree hazards and repair hydro infrastructure after a severe windstorm on May 4.
The power was out in many locations. Two hydro poles were broken at Elora Gorge and a large tree near the entrance to Brant Park took out the hydro lines. Another tree fell onto the hydro lines at
Pinehurst Lake. In most cases the power was restored quickly. Brant, Pinehurst Lake, Shades Mills, Elora Gorge and Rockwood parks experienced the most severe tree damage.
Respect key for cyclist-motorist relationship: OPP WELLINGTON COUNTY - A recent Angus Reid Institute poll found that Canadians are “more likely to blame cyclists than drivers for conflict on the roads.” This opinion-based poll clearly outlines a perceived conflict between cyclists and motorists. Wellington County OPP officials say they would like to take the opportunity to share some tips for both drivers and cyclists “to help create cohesive and safe roadways.” Police say cyclists and drivers must share the road and follow all traffic laws. This means obeying traffic lights, signs and road directions, signalling turns and stops, and maintaining equipment standards.
“A violation of any of these is the same, whether in a car or on a bike,” police say. Traffic or pedestrian? It’s going to be difficult for a cyclist to be respected when they flip-flop between being a pedestrian and traffic, OPP officials say. “A cyclist who rides on a sidewalk or behaves like a pedestrian is one thing, but when it’s coupled with merging in and out of traffic for convenience, (that) is disrespecting .. other users, including pedestrians,” police state. Police added cyclists should always check local laws to determine who may ride on sidewalks. The OPP encourages every cyclist to wear a bike
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REVIEW: Under-the-sea adventure The Little Mermaid dazzles with costumes and vocal range By Jaime Myslik ST. JACOBS - Amongst flashy costumes, “punny” dialogue and the voice of a mermaid, the underwater realm of King Triton and land kingdom of Prince Eric meet in Drayton Entertainment’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The show, on stage until Aug. 4, simultaneously transforms the stage at St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse into an underwater wonderland and a land-based fantasy world through set designer David Boechler’s immense imagination. The audience was never left guessing which world the characters were in with the help of lighting designer Kevin Fraser. His blue-green ambiance of the sea and soft orange/yellow glow of the sun-soaked land are perfect complements to Boechler’s sea bubbles, land rocks, lavish kitchens and dreamy bedrooms. The show follows mermaid princess Ariel, who
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turned-director fell short on the transitions in The Little Mermaid. It can’t be easy to direct live changes from sea to land and back again, but the transitions seemed clunky and lacked continuity, relying heavily on darkened lights or a lowered curtain. The stars of the show were costume designers Vincent Scassallati and Kenneth Burrell. Their ability to design mermaid tail skirts, an octopus leg dress, a bird costume and countless other animal costumes, which all fit and complemented each other, was truly ingenious. Not only did Scassallati and Burrell focus on the main costumes, they looked at all the details. A scene in which King Triton watches his daughters sing and perform includes a jellyfish in the ensemble. The jellyfish moves and flows the same way the creature would in the water, adding to the true underwater feel. While many Disney films are easily adaptable for live theatre, there is something amiss with this adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Yet despite its weaknesses, it remains a classic fairy tale story that’s sure to please young audience members. Tickets may be purchased for The Little Mermaid in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, online at www. draytonentertainment.com/ little-mermaid, or by calling the box office at 519-747-7788 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
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