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Choir - Drayton’s Derek Moore leads the mass choir through one of its many practices leading up to the Sept. 18 service at the International Plowing Match. Rev. Kees Vandermay of Glen Allan will be the guest speaker. Submitted photo

Mass choir gearing up for IPM service HARRISTON - Undaunted by the heat and humidity in August, almost 120 people have attended practices for the mass choir that will perform at the IPM 2016 worship service on Sept. 18. Directed by Derek Moore of Drayton, the choir has attracted singers from across Wellington County. “It’s amazing that a group of people who have never

been in the same choir before can come together like they have to make such a joyful noise,” said Moore, who cochairs the worship service committee with Allan Lee of Harriston. “Everyone who attends the worship service will be uplifted by the anthems and encouraged to sing with us some familiar old hymns.” The IPM service will be

held on Sept. 18 at 3pm at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston. Rev. Kees Vandermey of Glen Allan is the guest speaker. A shuttle bus will provide transportation from the IPM RV park, leaving at 2pm. The 2016 International Plowing Match will be hosted on the farm of Anne and Earl Schneider near Harriston from Sept. 20 to 24.

MAPLETON - The local conservation authority and health unit have warned people not to swim in Conestogo Lake due to the presence of blue-green algae. On Aug. 30 the groups announced that warning signs were being posted at the lake advising people about the algae, which contains the toxin microcystin and can cause illness when ingested by people or animals. Cottagers were also notified of the algae bloom, which was first noticed when mats of decaying algae appeared on the shoreline. There have been no reports of human illness, officials say, but samples taken on Aug. 26 show the algae contains microcystin. Officials with the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health are warning people not to swim in the reservoir, come in contact with the algae, allow children and pets to go near the algae, eat

Warning - Signs similar to this one were placed at Conestogo Lake to warn people about the presence of blue-green algae. Community News file photo fish from the lake or use the water for drinking or any other purpose. Boating is allowed, but boaters should avoid touching the algae. Drinking water About 24 hours after the GRCA and public health issued the algae warning,

Mapleton announced it was offering free drinking water. The municipality opened a drinking water filling station at the PMD Arena in Drayton for any residents or cottagers affected by the algae. Township officials say the filling station will remain open “until the lake water quality concerns are resolved.” Portable containers can be filled at the arena Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. About algae When algae die, microcystin is released in the water. It breaks down in five to seven days. Algae blooms occur naturally during hot, dry weather. Algae feed on phosphorous, a natural chemical found in soil as well as in manure, fertilizers and human waste. A similar algae bloom warning was issued at Belwood Lake in mid-August. Updates and more information on the algae is available at www.grandriver.ca.

Mapleton building activity up in July; year-to-date figures down By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – While yearto-date building activity is down in the township, numbers were up in July and figures are within the five-year range for the municipality, says chief building official

Patty Wright. A report presented by Wright at the Aug. 23 Mapleton council meeting shows the building department issued 39 permits for construction valued at nearly $5.4 million in July. That’s up from about $3.5

million generated through 49 permits in July of 2015. Year to date, the township has issued 209 permits for slightly more than $23 million worth of construction, compared to 224 permits for construction valued at nearly $42 million during the

same period in 2015. “The five-year average of fees collected by the building department for the month of July is $33,294, therefore the current month is above the five-year average,” states the report. “Year-to-date num-

bers range from $153,215 to $273,867 over the past five years and the average of fees collected to date from 2011 to 2015 is $198,564.” The current year to date is within the five-year range but below the five-year average, the report states.

“We can’t really look at last year. It isn’t really a fair comparison. We had a pretty good year last year,” Wright explained. “We’re just running right on par with where we should be. We’re in the black and I have no concerns.”

Cost-saving student dental program safe - for at least this school year By Jaime Myslik WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit’s fluoride varnish program will remain in area schools for at least the next year, a public health official recently confirmed. Dr. Robert Hawkins, dental consultant at WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health, said the seven area schools that received the program last year will continue to receive it this year. “The only change I guess from previous years is that instead of doing three applications of the fluoride varnish during the school year

we’ll be giving two applications ... the evidence-based literature supports doing two to three as being affective,” Hawkins said. “We’re not seeing this as making a difference in terms of effectiveness.” In previous years the fluoride varnish program, started at the schools in the 2007-08 school year, targets students’ urgent dental care needs. It was completely funded through the province’s Healthy Smiles Ontario program. However, earlier this year the funding model changed. “That’s based on the provincial decision of how the

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gram,” said Hawkins. The program began in Centre Peel Public School in Drayton in the 2005-06 school year. Since then the program has been rolled out in six other schools - Victoria Cross in Mount Forest is the only other school in Wellington County - but at this point there are no plans to expand further this year. “At this time we wouldn’t consider adding one for this coming school year,” Hawkins said. “In the future that’s a possibility, but it would be funding dependent.” The fluoride varnish program is free to every student

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at the school as long as they have parental permission. During a varnish session professionals apply or “paint” the varnish onto the child’s teeth. “Very little material is applied onto the teeth, it’s just wiped onto the front of the teeth so there’s no risk of young kids gaging and it’s a lot quicker than sitting in the chair for four minutes with suction in your mouth and all that stuff,” Hawkins said. Last year there were 1,049 applications in Wellington County, 905 in Guelph and 759 in Dufferin. When the program started at Centre Peel there were 66

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Local family hosts Taiwanese 4-H Club member Mapleton backs by Caroline Sealey Town of Lakeshore call for Toronto to pay Pan Am cost overrun By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Township council is backing a call for the City of Toronto to fund the cost overrun from the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. This spring, Ontario’s Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk determined the games came in $342 million over budget. Of that amount, Ontario’s share was $304 million, she reported. At the Aug. 23 meeting, Mapleton council endorsed a resolution from the Town of Lakeshore which sent a letter to all municipalities

in Ontario suggesting “that the $342 million additional costs incurred for the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games should be funded by the City of Toronto.” “Is there any further background as to why the Town of Lakeshore feels that way, other than the obvious?” asked councillor Michael Martin. “Not that we’ve heard,” CAO Brad responded McRoberts. The resolution by councillor Dennis Craven, seconded by councillor Marlene Ottens, passed with only Martin opposed.

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ALMA - A Taiwanese 4-H club member recently returned home after completing a month-long 4-H exchange. Hsu Ning Jui of New Taipei City, Sanchung arrived in Canada on Aug. 8 to begin a 4-H leadership exchange. Sharon and Walter Grose and family of the Alma area spent the next month travelling 10,000 kilometres with Hsu, exploring Canada and the United States. “I live on the ninth floor of an apartment building and had never been to a farm before,” Hsu said. “4-H in Taiwan focuses on leadership development. We do not have livestock clubs and projects like Canada does.” The 22-year-old is fluent in Mandarin and English and majored in music in Taiwan. 4-H in Taiwan has the same motto as 4-H in Canada, but focuses on, “To Be Best and Better.” “The exchange was something I wanted to do. I was curious about how different clubs connected and worked together in Canada with such a long distance between each club. Experiencing new things is something I want to do,” Hsu said. Unaware of the distance between Manitoba and Ontario, Hsu asked if she could see the birthplace of 4-H in Roland, Manitoba. With gifts from Taiwan to

4-H exchange - Alma-area resident Andrew Grose, left, was part of a 4-H exchange program between Canada and Taiwan. Grose spent a month travelling throughout Taiwan. Hsu Ning Jui of Taiwan, centre, stayed with the Grose family and travelled across Canada and the United States. Hsu exchanged gifts with Mapleton Township Mayor Neil Driscoll, right, and toured the Mapleton Township council chamber on Sept. 1. Photo by Caroline Sealey present to the Manitoba 4-H association, her host family, the Groses, decided to make that possible. They also took Hsu to visit with their family in South Dakota. Between these two trips and visits to Ottawa, Stratford and other centers in Ontario, Hsu enjoyed many first-time experiences. Horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, sleeping under the stars, fairs, judging sheep, showing livestock and tractor pulls were all new experiences for Hsu. A major part of the Taiwanese 4-H leadership exchange was to meet with leaders of government,

industry and volunteer organizations. On Sept. 1, Hsu was given a tour of the Mapleton council chamber by Mayor Neil Driscoll, who shared information about the township and its agricultural base. Of particular interest to Hsu was Driscoll’s passion for tractor pulls. Hsu presented Driscoll with a handmade decorative cylinder containing rice that Taiwan produces and lavender that is a symbol of love, luck and positivity. Hsu was given a gift package from the township. “I learned a lot of leadership skills and have learned

to find the common denominator in everything when talking with people, “Hsu said. “When I go home I will be teaching piano and marching bands in China. This trip has been very helpful in teaching me new things.” Andrew Grose, son of Sharon and Walter, previously visited Taiwan as part of the exchange program. “I stayed in apartment buildings in Taiwan with my host families. It was a real learning experience for me. I attended three different leadership camps. It was very different not having 4-H projects to do and not being SEE 4-H EXCHANGE » 4

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MVCA board provides comments on conservation authority discussion paper By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) wants the province to retain the existing governance structure for conservation authorities and wants to see an inter-ministerial approach on integrated watershed management. The proposals were contained in the MVCA board of directors’ comments to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on the discussion paper Conserving Our Future: Proposed Priorities for Renewal. The authority’s comments, presented in a letter to Mapleton council at its

Aug. 23 meeting, included a recommendation to add a purpose statement to the Conservation Authorities Act that confirms the integrated watershed management mandate of authorities. “Conservation authorities are the logical delivery agent for integrated watershed management at the local level. Conservation authorities could deliver programs that help to meet provincial watershed management objectives,” the letter states. More recommendations Other recommendations include: - that an inter-ministerial committee on integrated watershed management be established comprised of Ministry of Environment and

Climate Change, OMAFRA and MNRF; - that the existing governance structure be retained (“Municipalities provide the bulk of the funding for conservation authorities and therefore should continue to appoint directors to serve on conservation authority boards,” the MVCA states); and - the provincial government should develop a new funding partnership with conservation authorities. “There’s a couple places in these changes where they’re talking about funding. I would hope that would refer to more provincial funding for the conservation authorities rather than municipal,” commented

Horse-drawn vehicle flips over SOUTHGATE Two Mapleton-area teens got a scare but escaped serious injury after their horsedrawn vehicle flipped over in a ditch last week northwest of Dundalk. On Sept. 1, at about 8:48am, Grey County OPP received a report of an overturned horse-drawn vehicle

beside Southgate Road 26. Police say the singleaxle vehicle was travelling east on Southgate Road 26, when a tractor trailer turning off Southgate Sideroad 75 spooked the horse. “The sound of tractor’s air-brakes caused the horse to bolt into the ditch where the vehicle rolled, ejecting

both occupants,” police stated. The driver of the horsedrawn vehicle, a 17-year old male from Wallenstein, was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The passenger, a 19-year old-male from Wallenstein, was not injured. The horse was not injured.

Local youth broomball program seeks players, coaches and referees for 2016-17 season PALMERSTON - The sport of broomball has been enjoyed by many youths and adults over the past approximately 20 years in the community of Minto. Based out of the Palmerston and District Community Centre, the Palmerston Junior Broomball League has grown in both skill levels and size since its creation. Local teams have achieved huge successes at both local and national levels of play. The league belongs to the Central West Division, which operates under the Canadian Federation of Broomball. Broomball is a recreational ice game played in a hockey rink. Tactics and plays are similar to those used in ice hockey and ball hockey. Players hit a small orange ball around the ice with a stick called a “broom” and wear special rubber-soled shoes instead of skates. Broomball has grown into a popular sport on all levels. It is inexpensive to play, easy to learn and fun for everyone, officials say. Skills such as skating are not required and initial equipment costs are relatively inexpensive compared to other sports. Registration is being held during the Minto mass registration events at the arena in Harriston on Sept. 13 and the Clifford community hall on Sept. 14 - both from 7 to 8pm. The organization is also offering two free “try it” days: Sept. 18 from 2 to 5pm and Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 5pm at the Palmerston arena for anyone wanting to try the sport before committing to a year of play. The league welcomes youths between the ages of five and 19. Officials are also looking for players aged three to five and are hoping

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happy to meet with council if they wish. A recommendation to receive the correspondence for information was approved unopposed.

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FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2016-14 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-80, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers 7275 Sideroad 16 at 7:00 p.m. Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Part Lot 10, Concession 10 (Maryborough), with a civic address of 122 McGivern Street. The property is approximately 0.27 ha (0.68 acres) in size. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject land to allow the expansion of an existing electrical contractors business. The applicant purchased the adjacent property in order to expand the existing business and requires this zone amendment. This amendment would facilitate this addition to include storage space, indoor parking and updated office space. Additional zoning relief for the proposed expansion may be considered if required. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk..

anyone who was willing to harvest them,” Grose said. “It was also okay for anyone to walk out in the peanut fields before harvest and taste test too. That just doesn’t happen in Canada.” The Groses have hosted a number of 4-H members from around the world. The family enjoyed Hsu as she was willing to try many new things. For more information on becoming a host family in the 4-H program visit 4-hcanada. ca.

Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board.

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involved with livestock,” Grose said. While in Taiwan, Grose toured a tea plantation, food packaging plant, wholesale flower market and visited local farms that produced rice, sugar cane and peanuts. He tasted various Taiwanese foods and noted that all foods were cooked, even lettuce. “Of interest to me was that after the peanuts were harvested, the peanuts left in the field were there for

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It’s September already and that brings back to school routines, hopes for a good harvest and plans for fall farm shows and events. There are two significant events for Ontario agriculture in September – Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) and the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM). The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will be participating in both of these events this year. This year’s 23rd COFS – Sept. 13 to 15 – will attract more than 40,000 farmers and visitors to Woodstock, ON to check out the latest innovations, farm equipment and technology. This is OFA’s opportunity to speak directly to our members. At COFS we’ll continue celebrating our 80th anniversary with members. Visitors to Federation House can visit with select benefit partners, enter special give away draws and talk to directors and staff about the ongoing issues OFA advocates for every day. New this year is an OFA photo opportunity for members to commemorate our organization’s anniversary. Be sure to bring your OFA membership card to receive a framed photo. Our celebrations also include an anniversary cake cutting on opening day and hosting a corn roast social. OFA invites all members attending this year’s COFS to stop by Federation House to celebrate our 80th anniversary. The IPM and Rural Expo in Minto, Sept. 20 to 24, showcases agriculture to a family and consumer audience. OFA will be at the show talking about our Six by Sixteen food literacy program, encouraging young adults to learn how to source and prepare six nutritious meals by the age of 16. There are plenty of other events across the province this fall showcasing agriculture. Fall fairs and festivals are a great opportunity for farmers to connect with families and consumers. They also support the next generation of agriculture through 4-H competitions. Fall is a busy time on the farm, but it’s a great chance to catch up, network and take pride of agriculture in Ontario.

Correction An article in the Aug. 19 Community News about the Minto Rural Health Centre in Palmerston, incorrectly stated that Dr. Christopher Cressey has announced his retirement. Cressey says he has made no such announcement and he is not retired. The Community News regrets the error.

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Horticultural society hosts meeting and Buds and Blooms; flower show Designers - FAR LEFT: Speaker Melanie Marjoram, left, showed Moorefield Horticultural Society members, including Jo Houston, how to put together a ‘Lazy S’ line design on Aug. 23. LEFT: Kim Frere is intrigued as she studies the beautiful finished design. During the society’s evening meeting, Mapleton Buds and Blooms also held a flower show. Many people submitted cut flowers and designs for the show which were then judged by Marjoram, a certified Ontario judge. Society officials say they look forward to their next meeting, which will include a session on cooking with herbs. Submitted photo

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Dancers pass RAD exams HARRISTON – Twelve Minto Dance Academy (MDA) students recently passed their 2016 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet examinations. Officials of the MDA, a parent-operated co-operative dance academy, announced all the academy’s students passed RAD exams at various levels. Participants included: - Grade 1, Erika Leyland, Lia Sanders, Isabella Tuck; - Grade 2, Katarina Benninger, Mackenzie Horton, Madilyn Schaus; - Grade 4, Julia Gray, Sabrina Smallegange; - Intermediate foundations, Katrina Lenselink, Geneva Perkin; and - Intermediate ballet Stephanie Perkin and Erin Raftis. The MDA states its mission is “to offer an affordable, recreational dance

program in an environment fostering learning and enjoyment,” and notes “Our goal is to meet the needs of young dancers in our community through a philosophy of dance curriculum which promotes physical development and fun.” In addition to the RAD ballet program, the studio offers classes for jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, highland, acro, contemporary and tap with instruction provided by professional teachers. The school’s final dance registration for the 2016-17 season was set for Sept. 8 from 6 to 8pm at the dance studio, located at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre building. Further information on the academy is available at: www.mintodanceacademy. com or by emailing mintodanceacademy@gmail.com.

Vehicle found stuck in field MAPLETON - On Sept. 3 Perth County OPP officers were dispatched to a rural address along Line 92 east of Palmerston where a pickup truck and a John Deere Gator had been reported stolen. Police say sometime between 12 and 7am on Sept. 3, at least two persons entered onto the victim’s farm took a 2011 GMC Sierra pickup truck and a green/ yellow 2012 John Deere RSX Gator from an unlocked garage. Both vehicles had the keys left in the ignition. Shortly after 7:30am on Sept. 3, Wellington OPP located the stolen GMC Sierra pickup truck abandoned, stuck in a field along Concession 12, between Side Road 3 and Side Road 6 in Mapleton Twp. The Gator has not been recovered. OPP County Perth requests anyone with information about the stolen Gator to contact them at 1-888-3101122. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). Callers may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

Terry Fox continues to inspire a nation WELLINGTON COUNTY - Hundreds of thousands of people across Canada are expected to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 18. The fundraising event, which takes place in over 800 communities nation-wide, continues to embody the indomitable spirit of Terry Fox. His Marathon of Hope in 1980 heralded a new age in fundraising. Fox was an innovator, raising funds for a disease that was still referred to in whispers while attempting to run across Canada, an athletic feat few able-bodied athletes would even consider. Drayton The Drayton run this year will take place at the old arena at the fairgrounds. There are two route lengths

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Back to school We are back to school. Hopefully, the first week back for teachers, students, bus drivers and parents, went well. As our households settle back into the routines of the school year, I reflect on what it meant to have a break, or at least a change of schedule over the summer. At church it was noticeable that lots of people had a change of schedule for the summer. With no Sunday school, it is pretty certain there won’t be as many kids each Sunday and that was the case. Also with kids off, nice weather, vacations to take, relatives to visit, the pews were emptier than they were the rest of the year. I’ve heard other people talk about taking a break

from church over the summer. I’ve even served a threepoint charge where a couple of the churches closed for the months of July and August, citing the parishioners’ need for a break from church. I would like to suggest as I did with our households over the summer, that it is more of a change of schedule, than a break. There are many reasons why people go to church. People go to church because they want to share in a community, where there are common held beliefs and practices. We went camping over the summer, and in that shared in a community. It was a community of people we didn’t know, but that didn’t stop the kids from waving at everyone who walked past our campsite. It didn’t stop them from playing with new friends at the beach. It didn’t stop them from asking a researcher in

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visited and broke bread together as a family, sharing in the simple joys of life, as well as sharing our concerns. We saw people we see quite often, and others we only see once or twice a year, but who are no less dear to us. People go to church to experience God in their lives. One of the best things about the change of schedule over the summer is the amount of time that the kids get to spend outside. We marvel at the complexities of the spi-

ty amazing isn’t it”. I think the change of schedule for the summer isn’t actually an excuse for people to have a break from church. It is actually a time when we can experience church outside of the four walls, during the entire week. Perhaps we need to change our perspective about what church can be during other times in the year as well, so that we can fully experience God at work in all aspects of our lives.

Cast and creative crew revealed for Marathon of Hope: The Musical CAMBRIDGE - With excitement mounting for Drayton Entertainment’s world premiere of Marathon of Hope, based on the life and legacy of Terry Fox, the cast and creative team has been announced. The project is being developed in consultation and with the full endorsement of the Fox Family by Drayton Entertainment, a not-forprofit registered charitable arts organization operating seven live theatres throughout Ontario. “The calibre of talent on stage and behind-the scenes for this production is outstanding,” Drayton Entertainment’s artistic director Alex Mustakas said. “The company includes a mix of seasoned performers, up-and-coming talent, as well as audience favourites who have appeared on various Drayton Entertainment stages over the years.” The production features Simcoe’s Nathan Carroll as Terry Fox. Carroll’s credits include the original Canadian cast of Once with Toronto’s Mirvish Productions, The Wizard of Oz with Young People’s Theatre, La Chasse Galerie with Red One Theatre Collective, alongside other musicals, classics and new works.

The 15-member company also includes Alex Furber as Doug Alward, Terry’s best friend on his cross country journey. Furber gained notoriety starring as Albert in the Toronto production of War Horse. Vancouver native Gregory Pember will play Terry’s younger brother, Darrell Fox. Dora award winner Charlotte Moore will play Terry’s mother, Betty Fox. Moore’s credits include Fantine in the Canadian national tour of Les Misérables and Marilla in Anne of Green Gables at the Charlottetown Festival. Ralph Small will play Terry’s father, Rolly Fox. Audience favourite Eddie Glen will play publicity director Bill Vigars, one of Terry’s close friends and confidants during the Marathon of Hope. Richmond, BC native Jayme Armstrong will play Toronto Star reporter Leslie Scrivener, who chronicled Terry’s journey and later authored the notable book Terry Fox: His Story. The company also includes Ontario’s Stephanie Cadman, Tim Porter, Katrina Reynolds and Julius Sermonia, along with Alberta’s Kira Guloien and

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New Brunswick’s Curtis Sullivan, all appearing in a variety of roles. The production also features Brooke Bauer of Hawkesville and Ryan O’Donnell of Kitchener. Drayton Entertainment’s production of Marathon of Hope covers all facets of Terry’s story, starting with his high school athletic career and family life in Port Coquitlam, continuing through his cancer diagnosis and right leg amputation above the knee, and then chronicling the people and places that inspired him during his 143-day marathon spanning 5,373 kilometres. “Our production, first and foremost, is about Terry’s pioneering impact in cancer awareness and the legacy of hope he instilled in Canadians coast to coast,” said Mustakas. “It is about celebrating our shared humanity, motivating all of us to make a difference, and living our lives to the fullest.” The production also promises plenty of humour, as many of the lighthearted moments are derived by the shared experience of Terry, his brother, and his best friend exploring the rugged Canadian landscape behind the wheel of a souped-up Ford E250 Econoline van (the original has been painstakingly restored and is prominently featured in the stage production). This new Canadian musical is being created by composer and lyricist John Connolly, who has dedicated the past 12 years to writing music for the production. The book is written by award-winning playwright Peter Colley, whose notable

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credits include the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Cagney!, as well as I’ll Be Back Before Midnight (considered Canada’s most produced play) and You’ll Get Used To It … The War Show. The production will be directed by Mustakas. Also part of the creative team is international choreographer and Nova Scotia native David Connolly, who helmed Drayton Entertainment’s sold-out production of Mamma Mia!. Connolly has used prosthetic legs since childhood, acting and dancing on Broadway, before moving on to choreograph shows such as the pre-Broadway production of First Wives Club and the Canadian premiere of Disney’s High School Musical. Music direction will be provided by Michael Mulrooney. The creative team also comprises set designer Douglas Paraschuk, whose storied career includes 22 seasons with the Stratford Festival as well as Anything Goes, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, and South Pacific with Drayton Entertainment. Costume designer Jenine Kroeplin has crafted wardrobes for the last decade in many memorable Drayton Entertainment productions, including Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Legends … of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and 9 To 5: The Musical. The work of lighting designer Kevin Fraser has been illuminating this season in the Stratford Festival’s The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Shakespeare in Love, amongst others, as well as Drayton Entertainment’s Sister Act and Little Shop of Horrors. Accomplished projection designer Sean Nieuwenhuis rounds out the creative team with an extensive list of projections and video designs. Marathon of Hope: The Musical is on stage at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from Oct. 5 to Oct. 30. Regular performance tickets are $44 for adults; $26 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances scheduled before the official opening and groups of 20 or more are $36. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).

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A fun-filled bop down memory lane at St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre extremely talented young cast and I know our audiences here in Waterloo Region are going to love it.” Director and choreographer David Connolly is at the helm of this production. Connolly’s résumé includes work on major musicals like the recent pre-Broadway production of First Wives Club in Chicago and television specials like The Tenors Live in Las Vegas, as well as numerous Drayton Entertainment productions including Mamma Mia! and Aladdin: The Panto. He will also choreograph the world-premiere of Marathon of Hope: The Musical and direct and choreograph Cinderella: The Panto later this fall. Connolly is joined by music director Nico Rhodes, set designer Jeff JohnstonCollins, costume designer Michelle Vanderhayden, and lighting designer Kevin Fraser. A first-rate cast of talented performers has been assembled for this production including Daniel Abrahamson as iconic DJ Red Robinson. A graduate of the Musical Theatre Performance Program at Sheridan College, Abrahamson has previously appeared in numerous productions for Sudbury Theatre Centre and Port Hope Festival, among other Canadian theatres. P.E.I. native and recent graduate of Toronto’s Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, Brittany

ST. JACOBS – A-wop-bopa-loo-bop-a-wop-bam-boom! Drayton Entertainment’s fall theatre season kicks off with Red Rock Diner, a highenergy musical revue that highlights chart-topping hits of the 1950s. Charming, cheerful, and chock full of fun, this rock ‘n’ roll musical celebration is on stage at the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre for 15 weeks from Sept. 13 through Dec. 24. Audiences will be seamlessly transported to 1957 while young disc jockey Red Robinson plays the biggest hits of the time – from raucous tunes like Great Balls of Fire and Rockin’ Robin to stirring ballads like Diana and Crying. This infectious musical tribute captures the excitement and innocence of Canada’s burgeoning rock ‘n’ roll scene. While still in high school in 1954, 16-year-old Red Robinson began his legendary broadcasting career at radio station CJOR in Vancouver. He was one of the first DJs to play Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and other rock ‘n’ roll artists on regular rotation in Canada. Robinson was inaugurated into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. “Red Rock Diner is one of the most successful musical revues ever produced on the west coast,” said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “It’s packed with memorable songs performed by an

Banks is the Marilyn Monroeesque blonde bombshell Venus. She recently won the prestigious Syd & Shirley Banks Prize for Emerging Musical Theatre Artists in Toronto. Jeremy Carver-James is the smooth and energetic Richard. Carver-James has appeared on stage with many companies across Canada including spending several seasons at the Shaw Festival appearing in Sweet Charity, Cabaret, Guys & Dolls, among

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Warren has been writing the Lovers of the Birds for me to find out. â&#x20AC;&#x153; column monthly for over 10 years. She can often be found travelling the roads of Mapleton Township in A Mapleton advertiser %52.(5$*( search of rare species. Photo by Caroline Sealey willing to sponsor the bird column was found in Beerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birds while working in my Suggestions on types of feed Hawaii. Seeds Ltd., which produces 6DOHV 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH gardens and driving on local to use and which plants or By March of the same premium quality bird seed 2IILFH +20( roads.â&#x20AC;? shrubs attract each species of year the column took on the for wild and domestic birds. &HOO Three mini albums con(PDLO ULFKDUGVRQ#NHPSVWRQZHUWK FD form as it is seen in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bird are also included. The column titled Lovers taining copies of each colâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Birds of Ontario by Andy paper, one bird per column, of the Birds first ZZZ MHQQLIHUULFKDUGVRQ FD appeared Bezener is my go-to reference umn that has appeared in with the robin being the first in November 2005.ZZZ NHPSVWRQZHUWK FD Warren book. Most of my reference the Community News over wrote an introduction about featured. 3URXG 7R %H /LYLQJ ,Q DQG :RUNLQJThe LQ 0DSOHWRQ the past decade are part of books and bird feeders are following November, her â&#x20AC;&#x153;non-qualificationsâ&#x20AC;? and Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection. found at thrift and second newspaper readers were the goals for the column. On Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bucket list hand stores and auction Each month she typed out asked to participate in a bird is a bird tour and membersales,â&#x20AC;? Warren said. survey. Names were drawn the columnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contents and ship in a bird watching club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Drayton library is a from the entries and prizes dropped a copy off at the Over the years, she has wonderful source of informadonated from local businewspaper office in Drayton.%52.(5$*( received many compliments â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mother got me inter- nesses and individuals were tion also.â&#x20AC;? about her column from bird One of Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memoraawarded to the winners. ested in birding,â&#x20AC;? Warren enthusiasts. With binoculars Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column in the fol- ble columns was from a rare said. 6DOHV 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH 2IILFH +20( and bird books in her vehibird sighting of a European lowing months included speâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I was given a simple bird book for Christmas &HOO one year. cies of birds sighted by sur- goldfinch by Drayton resi- cle, Warren is always on the (PDLO ULFKDUGVRQ#NHPSVWRQZHUWK FD dent Louis Latham. The col- search for new and interestToday I keep a daily list of vey respondents. ZZZ MHQQLIHUULFKDUGVRQ FD ing species. umn, written in November Occasionally columns the birds I have seen and my ZZZ NHPSVWRQZHUWK FD â&#x20AC;&#x153;My challenge is to iden2011, included a photo subbook collection has grown to on one bird will run for two tify uncommon birds by their mitted by Latham. consecutive months. Warren 15. 3URXG 7R %H /LYLQJ ,Q DQG :RUNLQJ LQ 0DSOHWRQ Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite and songs. God has made such â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband Gary shares documents bird sightings beautifully-coloured birds. most productive place to while on vacation in Ontario my enthusiasm for birding.â&#x20AC;? His artistic creativity is presand includes her findings in watch birds is out her kitchWarren has never missed ent in birds and in nature. I en window. a month. In the January 2006 upcoming columns. am blessed to be able to witâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I am only feet from the Content is relevant to column, Warren deviated %52.(5$*( bird feeders and water,â&#x20AC;? ness this on a daily basis,â&#x20AC;? the season. Tips are given from writing about birds Warren said. Warren said. in the area to feature birds on identification, winter surWarren and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;A gooseberry bush that vival, digestion, respiration, she discovered on a trip to 6DOHV 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH Community News would like attracts exceptional visitors skeleton, heart and feath2IILFH +20( to thank Beerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seeds for is nearby. To top all that off ers. Habitat, size, behavior, &HOO their continued support of there is a field, tall trees and (PDLO ULFKDUGVRQ#NHPSVWRQZHUWK FD posture, shape, colour and ZZZ MHQQLIHUULFKDUGVRQ FD the bird column. voices are also included. open sky. I do see a lot of ZZZ NHPSVWRQZHUWK FD

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