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Clerks call for shorter campaigns by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Municipal administrators in Wellington County favour increasing nomination fees for candidates and reducing the campaign period for local elections. The province is currently conducting a public consultation as part of a review of the Municipal Elections Act. At a meeting of Wellington County clerks and treasures in Mapleton on June 24, the group created a list of reforms that has been sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for consideration. The requested reforms, submitted in a letter by Wellington North clerk Karren Wallace on behalf of the group, include: - elimination of refunds on nomination fees for candidates due to the amount of paperwork required to process nomi-
nations; - an increase in the nomination fee, currently $200 for council heads and $100 for all other positions (refundable if a candidate withdraws, is elected, or receives more than two per cent of the votes cast for the office); - a shorter campaign period (maximum six months or less); and - removal of a requirement that council pass a bylaw for alternative voting methods regarding set times and locations for advance votes. ‘Unfair advantage’ “By having incumbent councillors pass bylaws with respect to the way an election should be conducted does seem to give an unfair advantage to the incumbent,� the letter states. “Additionally, it is the clerk who is to conduct the
election - councils are to be at arms length.� The letter also points out no other campaigns run for a 10-month period, noting, “Both the federal and provincial elections run in terms of weeks not months.� In addition to supporting the recommendations from the clerks and treasurers, Town of Minto council has registered its opposition to the province’s plan to offer municipalities the option of using a system of ranked ballots for municipal elections. The province has stated it will offer as an option - in time for the next election in 2018 - a system allowing voters to rank candidates by preference rather than voting for just one. Minto council also recommended a May 1 start to the nomination period.
New lighting system approved for arena Big catch - Dean McFadden of the Grand River Conservation Authority presents to Isaac Dippel the prize for largest fish in the youth category at the Conestogo Lake Conservation Area’s 27th annual Fishing Derby on July 5. More coverage on page 5. submitted photo
MAPLETON - Council has authorized spending about $50,000 on new lighting at the PMD Arena Complex. On June 9, council authorized an investment grade audit of lighting at the facility by Conrad Lighting Solutions and Acuity Brands Canada,
approved Local Authority Services providers. The audit resulted in a number of options presented to council at the July 14 meeting. The cost of the option selected by council is $56,410, which is expected to be offset by rebates of just over $6,000.
Public works director and acting CAO/clerk Brad McRoberts said “as time is of the essence,� the contractor has committed to completing the work by the second week of August, ahead of the scheduled re-installation of ice in the arena.
Terry Fox Run organizers set challenging goal for 35th anniversary event DRAYTON - April 12 marked the 35th anniversary of Terry Fox setting off on his campaign across Canada by dipping his prosthetic leg into the Atlantic ocean. Where were you in 1980 when Terry Fox began his extraordinary run? Here’s how several local residents remembered that time. “I was 15, living at home and remember starting to follow Terry’s adventure as he was making his way through the Maritimes. CTV News had a nightly feature on the news. At the end of most spring/summer days, Terry would appear tired and stoic as the local news coverage would feature him in a local Legion or community centre, speaking to his new-found fans/admirers. Many, many times the camera would pan the crowd and capture the tears in the eyes of the young and old. “It was particularly poignant to see some rough and tough looking fellows drawn to tears by this young, curlyhaired inspiration. His words would be brief, however his message was clear: ‘We have to do something, researchers need the money to make cancer stop.’� Rain was relentless
Travelling for Terry - Local residents walked, ran and cycled through the 2014 Drayton Terry Fox Run, raising over $20,000 in the process. LEFT: A group of walkers in the 2014 event. RIGHT: Edith McArthur and Ginny Franklin set to embark on last year’s run.
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“I remember the rain. Terry had a few days of rather relentless rain. The retro-looking van was his sanctuary when he took a break. Terry never stopped because he couldn’t go on; he stopped because it was deemed too dangerous due to reduced visibility from the rain. The rain was relentless - but Terry was more relentless.� Pay it forward “What do I remember? Terry being interviewed - he got a lot of TV time. From what I remember this kid was very influenced by his experience Main St. W. Palmerston
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in the cancer ward. I think he was an early example of ‘pay it forward.’� Canadians all witnessed an awe-inspiring young man, determined to do the impossible, but Terry’s brother Fred Fox pointed out, “He was ordinary, but did an extraordinary thing.� Together we can continue to work towards Terry’s extraordinary goal. The Terry Fox Run has set a goal of raising $35 million to commemorate the run’s 35th anniversary. That is approxi-
mately $1 per Canadian based on today’s population (Terry’s original challenge, which he achieved). Locally, Drayton Terry Fox Run organizers are aiming to raise $35,000 for the 35th anniversary of the annual event. Drayton’s totals over the years have fluctuated, and surpassing $30,000 is achievable, organizers state. Drayton’s grand total from the past 24 years, of hosting a Terry Fox Run is $404,039. “Help us to achieve $35,000 for the 2015 Drayton -
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Moorefield - Alma - Mapleton Terry Fox Run,� organizers urge, noting the $35,000 goal represents $3.50 for each resident of Mapleton. Participants are encouraged to start a pledge form on-line (www.terryfox.org) or pick one up at the Royal Bank or Drayton Food Market. Groups and families are encouraged to raise funds and participate as a team. Check out www.terryfox.org for details and to register your team. The local Terry Fox Run will be held on Sept. 20, at
the Drayton - Mapleton Agricultural Hall (under the bleachers at the Drayton Fair Grounds). Registration/lunch will be from 12 to 1:25pm, with the bike or walk or run to start at 1:30pm. There are 2km and 10km routes available. The 2015 Terry Fox Run T-shirts are available for purchase at Blooming Dales in Drayton. They are always top quality with a new, innovative design each year, organizers note. “Please stop in to Blooming Dales to have a look and order some swag as all proceeds go directly to the Terry Fox Run,� organizers say. Terry’s initial run in 1980 did not come through Drayton - however local residents have an opportunity to contribute to cancer research. The Drayton Terry Fox Run is a “great community gathering with a clear goal to stop cancer,� organizers state. Anyone with questions is encouraged to ask a committee member: Dale Franklin, Robyn Runstedler, Henni Klaassen, Marilyn Riff, Kristyn Franklin, Theresa Scholten, Linda Dickieson, Mary Downey, Carly Ellis or Louise Ellis (at 519-638-2120 or loularellis@ yahoo.ca).
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Drayton U-8 squad places second in division Soccer action - Drayton U-8 team #3, coached by Erica Zantinge and assisted by Jarrod Dobben, finished second in the ‘B’ division at the North Perth Soccer League playoff tournament held at Elma Public School on July 25. Drayton lost by one point in overtime in the final game. RIGHT: A Drayton player carries the ball down field. BELOW RIGHT: Players attempt to direct a bouncing ball. submitted photos
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Classes added to Drayton Fair tractor and truck pull DRAYTON - The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society board members have announced some late additions to the 159th Drayton Fair from Aug. 7 to 9. Two classes have been added to the local tractor and truck pull on Aug. 7. Kyle Dechert of The Kids Diesel Shop in Elmira is sponsoring the “Work Stock” and “Run What Ya Brung” classes. Work Stock are modified, up to 700 horsepower trucks that are “streetable.” In the second class, trucks are Pro Modified, Super Modified, Pro Street and Street Trucks. Dechert said, “Trucks in the Run What Ya Brung category
can run on diesel, alcohol or gas. “There possibly could be trucks coming from the United States that really put on a show. It’s a case of bring your horsepower and hope you brought enough.” Participants are reminded that weigh-in begins at 4pm on Aug. 7. A late addition in Sunday afternoon’s Demolition Derby is rumoured to have a “political” connection. “Dippel’s Mystery Driver” will be behind the wheel at 2pm vying for $1,500 in prize money. To tempt fair-goers’ palates, Hot Off The Hoof – Beyond BBQ, a mobile kitchen from Fordwich, and The Pizza
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Donation to Marlins - On July 23, Palmerston Krown Rust Control owners Fred and Cheryl Donkersgoed presented the Palmerston Marlins Squirts ball team with a donation of $1,000 for their efforts in participating in Krown’s Wash for A Wish for The Childrens Wish Foundation of Canada. Palmerston Krown Rust Control and the Marlins washed 88 cars. “We couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls and parents to help us out,” said Cheryl. The Squirt team has been very competitive this season, currently sitting in a fourth place tie in the 13-team league. The team’s next action will be at the provincial qualifiers from July 31 to Aug. 2 in Moorefield. submitted photo
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For those old enough to remember, it’s difficult to believe it has been 35 years since a determined young man named Terry Fox embarked on a remarkable journey. Fox’s attempt at a crosscountry run on a prosthetic leg not only raised funds for cancer research and awareness of the disease, it changed perceptions about the concept of “disability.” Fox inspired a “can-do” spirit that continues to span generations. Cancer claimed Fox’s life before he could complete his journey, but it has been completed on his behalf many times over by the thousands who participate in Terry Fox Runs nationwide. In fact, the runs are now a global phenomenon, as international runs are now organized by Canadian embassies and consulates, Canadian Forces bases, anti-cancer groups and other dedicated organizations and individuals around the world. Closer to home, Mapleton and area residents have played a huge part in the success of the event, raising over $400,000 through the Drayton Terry Fox Run over the past 24 years. This year, local organizers are looking to join a nationwide effort to raise $35 million to commemorate the run’s 35th anniversary. That is approximately $1 per Canadian based on today’s population, to match Fox’s original fundraising target. Locally, Drayton Terry Fox Run organizers are aiming to raise $35,000 for the 35th annual event. That goal may seem daunting, but the local run regularly generates among the highest donation rates in the province on a per capita basis, so it’s hardly impossible. In fact, the local run has raised more than $20,000 on multiple occasions. If any community can find a way to reach new heights for such a worthy cause, it’s this one. The local Terry Fox Run will be held on Sept. 20 at the Drayton - Mapleton Agricultural Hall (under the bleachers at the Drayton Fair Grounds). Registration/lunch will be from 12 to 1:25pm, with the bike, walk or run to start at 1:30pm. There are 2km and 10km routes available. Patrick Raftis
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Farm scene - The Mapleton countryside is filled with scenes like this one, captured along the 14th Line last week, as farmers work to bring in crops. photo by Patrick Raftis
OPINION: Grassroots effort by OFA brings back funding for local infrastructure projects by Mark Reusser Great ideas and efforts often come from the ground up. And when the Wellington Federation of Agriculture tabled a resolution asking the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to lobby the government to reinstate infrastructure funding for “connecting link” roads in rural Ontario, the result was a renewed commitment by the Ontario government to the tune of $15 million annually to municipalities across Ontario. Beginning in spring 2016, the Connecting Links Program
will be reinstated in Ontario after it was abruptly cancelled in 2013. The program will once again fund the maintenance of “connecting link” roads - those sections of provincial highways that extend through municipal boundaries across Ontario. The program had provided up to 90% of provincial funding needs in 77 municipalities across the province to maintain more than 355 kilometres of road and 70 bridges. When the Ministry of Transportation discontinued the program two years ago, maintenance of roads
and bridges was downloaded to local municipalities. That resulted in one of two scenarios - maintenance was not kept up by municipalities because of a lack of budgets or local residents shouldered the burden for infrastructure upkeep through higher taxes. Based on the grassroots activity of the Wellington Federation of Agriculture, the OFA rallied behind this loss of funding, something that was clearly impacting OFA members and their rural communities. We reached out to the Western and Eastern
Wardens Caucuses of Ontario, and together we took our “ask” to the Ontario Treasury Board, and the Ministries of Transportation, Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. With the help of our partners in the wardens’ caucuses, the OFA took a grassroots concern right to Queen’s Park and delivered a win back to our members. Mark Reusser is an Ontario Federation of Agriculture executive member.
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
Agricultural fairs change A copy of the 1957 prize list for the Peel, Maryborough and Drayton Fall Fair was donated to the Mapleton Historical Society. It is interesting to compare this list with recent prize lists for the Drayton Fair and to consider how the changes in agricultural practices through the years are reflected in them. The practice of holding fairs to display prized livestock started in the 1850s. There were spring horse shows and soon fairs in the autumn to display other livestock. This gave farmers the opportunity to view the best local animals and make
arrangements to use the best sires to improve their own livestock. In 1957 there were classes for Aryshire, Holstein, Jersey and Guernsey dairy cattle, Shorthorn, Herefords and Aberdeen Angus beef cattle as well as dairy and beef grade types. Owners were required to show proof of the animal’s certificate of registration in the named breeds. There was a special class for the best dairy herd in Peel and Maryborough, consisting of three females and one bull. It was noted in the rules that “all bulls must secured by proper rings to prevent mischief.”
There was a cow milking contest, for the cow giving the most milk when milked on the fair grounds at 3:30pm, sponsored by local veterinarian Dr. William Martin. Swine and poultry classes were numerous in 1957. Turkeys, three breeds of geese, two of ducks, nine breeds of chickens and pigeons were all listed. 4-H clubs were thriving in the townships. Junior Farmers, Alma 4-H Calf Cub, Alma 4-H Grain Club, Drayton 4-H Grain Club and the 4-H Homemaking Club are all recognized in the booklet. It was noted that the calf and grain clubs were spon-
Laroque and Dippel land biggest fish MAPLETON - Conestogo Lake Conservation Area hosted its 27th annual Fishing Derby on July 5. Fishing conditions “couldn’t have been better,” derby officials state, noting those who registered were eligible for draw prizes donated by local businesses. “Fun, as always, was had by all,” organizers state. Winners in the youth division were: - bass, first place Keegan Thompson; - pike, first place Isaac Dippel, second Keegan Thompson; - catfish, first Keegan Thompson; and - biggest fish winner for his pike was Isaac Dippel. Winners in the adult division were: - pike, first Craig Laroque; - bass, first Rob Thompson, second Brian Smith; and - biggest fish winner Craig Laroque.
Classes for roots and vegetables, horticulture, culinary and homemaking crafts listed were very similar to those listed today. The school fair, as today, encouraged students to display their talents and hobbies in penmanship, culinary skills, crafts and gardening. School children still marched in the parade to the fair in 1957. All schools in the township were invited be a part of the parade. Each school had a banner carried by a couple of the bigger students. The parade formed up at the Drayton High School (now Drayton Heights). A prize was awarded to the school with the best banner and
marching skills. All students in the parade had free admission to the fair. There is no parade now, but admission for fairgoers six to 12 is $5, which covers the whole weekend. Now, as then, the fair is organized by a governing board of directors and a group of 50 or more volunteers. Swine and poultry are no longer on the prize list, but sheep and goats are. The sulky horse races have been replaced by tractor and truck pulls. Nevertheless, each fair is an opportunity for exhibitors to display their best and the general public to enjoy a community event. Submitted by Jean Campbell
The Music Man marches onto Drayton stage DRAYTON - The Drayton Festival Theatre is staging a beloved Broadway classic in celebration of the theatre’s 25th Anniversary. Theatre officials say Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is guaranteed to hit a high
note as it entertains audiences of all ages from Aug. 5 to 29. The Music Man follows professor Harold Hill, a charismatic con man who arrives in River City, Iowa and proceeds to turn it upside down. Hill’s particular con involves trick-
ing the townsfolk into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band, despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when Continued on page 8
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Big catch - Dean McFadden of the Grand River Conservation Authority presents to Craig Laroque the prize for largest fish in the adult category at the Conestogo Lake Conservation Area’s 27th annual Fishing Derby on July 5. submitted photo
Minister visits Perth-Wellington STRATFORD - Local innovation and technological advancements must be recognized and promoted. That was the message from Perth-Wellington Conservative candidate John Nater, who welcomed Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley to Stratford on a July 23 tour of D&D Automation, a robotics and automation exporter. “D&D Automation showcases the very best of our local innovators,” said Nater. “Their creativity and ingenuity will mean economic growth and opportunity for our communities.” Nater and Finley had the unique opportunity to experience the company’s Shark Tank, being used for the company’s annual Techknow Robotics Camp. “D&D Automation is a refreshing example of a company with a visionary corporate culture,” Nater observed. “They are blending innovation with knowledge-building for motivated young people. Providing youth with hands-on experience working with robotics in a high-tech environment is an amazing way to open their minds to the future.” “Kids bring so much energy to the table,” said D&D president Mike McCourt. “Nothing limits them.” Earlier in the day, Nater and Finley met with a group of local business people and supporters to discuss issues and also reaffirmed the government’s support for supply manContinued on next page
sored by the Peel, Maryborough and Drayton Agricultural Society, Ontario Department of Agriculture and the Dominion Department of Agriculture, and that membership in these clubs was open to boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 20. They competed in classes for their calves, their grains and displayed their home making projects. A calf race was included for a little fun. The 24 classes for fruit, 18 varieties of apples as well as plums pears and crab apples, gave the opportunity to showcase the best from the small orchards many farms still boasted.
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Robotics plant tour - Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley toured a Stratford robotics and automation plant with local Conservative candidate John Nater, right, and D&D Automation president Mike McCourt on July 23. submitted photo
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By Laurie Langdon
Holiness on Earth as it is in Heaven I have been asking this question over the past couple months: “If heaven has come to earth, as Jesus directed in Matthew 6:10, ‘Your kingdom come, your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven,’ what does that look like?” Well, let’s take yet another look. God’s word says, “Those who are left in Zion (where God dwells), who remain in Jerusalem (God’s city, town, village, community, etc.) will be called holy.” (Isa. 4:3) It further states, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who
called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” (1 Pet. 2:9,10) If Heaven has in fact come to Earth, you are, and every place you have been this week, is holy, for Heaven is a place where holiness is paramount. The truth is, you have been taken out of this worldly system and influence and have been restored to relationship with God. He has sprinkled clean water on you, making you clean from all your impurities and from all your idols. You have been given a new heart and a new spirit has been put in you, God having removed from you your heart of stone and given you a heart of flesh, moving you to follow his decrees and keep his laws.
Now you truly live as if the neighborhood in which you live and work is actually the land which God has given you. You are his people, and he is your God has saved you from all your uncleanness. You now have a plentiful inheritance here and whatever crisis comes, it will not overwhelm you. Your fruitfulness will, in fact, continue to increase. Check out Ezekiel 36:24-32 sometime. No matter how chaotic or ugly it has been, everything in every way has been running in perfect harmony ... seriously. Whatever it has looked like, the truth is, every moment of every day has had splendor and purpose. Furthermore, you have had full and complete victory over all enemies due to numerous revelation encounters with God. Oh, they may have
seemed mundane to you, but every event was a God event; it was a holy event. People around you have been impacted by God’s holy presence as they have seen that the Lord, the Holy One, is in your life. You have, in fact, been a pathway of holiness, as your life and witness have encouraged others to return to and encounter God’s presence. The influence of your life has increased as those who do not yet know Christ have taken one step closer to salvation, for your holy life has removed the hindering forces of sin for them. The places where you have gathered with God’s people have been holy, as also is the environment in which you live and work; for it is his holy dwelling. Consequently, you have had a dynamically positive influence on everyone liv-
ing there, for as you live among them they are being pulled into a living relationship with a holy God, overcome with God’s holy presence and transformed by his Holy power. The Lord has also established your house as holy and rules it by his holy law, for he reigns over all your authorities from the throne of his holiness, as his word says, “God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.” (Psalm 47:8-9) All your possessions are holy – your house, your car, even your toaster – they all belong to God. They have actually become instruments he uses to bring about his purposes for you. You know the difference between the holy and the wick-
ed by conviction because you are separated in your understanding, inclination and resolution. You see the “world beyond your world,” where the real issues of life lie and from whence the natural world is trained and administered. You discern the influences behind natural phenomenon and human behavior and you conduct yourself in a manner that is separate from worldly motives, ambitions and desires. In fact, God’s holy presence has dispelled all that is unclean in your life. And the interesting thing in all this is: this holiness is not a burden, nor do you strive for it as one enslaved. No, this holiness is happening to you. It is in you. You are literally transformed and empowered by it, because Heaven has come to your Earth!
Mulcair outlines support for farmers during visit to Perth-Wellington
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BRUNNER - NDP Leader Tom Mulcair brought his Ontario Tour for Change to PerthWellington on July 22. Mulcair shared his “farmto-fork plan that supports farmers and helps ensure healthy and affordable food for middle-class families,” states a press release from local NDP candidate Ethan Rabidoux’s campaign team. “Under the Conservatives, 30,000 family farms have disappeared and farm debt has grown by 70 per cent. Stephen Harper’s plan just isn’t working,” said Mulcair during a stop at a Brunner area farm. “It’s time for change. The NDP have a vision for a thriving agricultural sector that will provide healthy, affordable food for generations to come.” Mulcair’s proposals include creating a payment protection program for produce farmers, maintaining Canada’s supply management system, and supporting farm families so they can continue to make a living. “We will also work with the provinces and territories to provide farmers with access
FROM PREVIOUS PAGE aged commodities. Finley was impressed with what she heard from the multi-field group. “When it comes to building the economy of tomorrow, Perth-Wellington is doing more than its share,” she observed. “The people I met today will need a strong, hardworking, communityminded representative, and that is exactly what they will have in John Nater. “He is exceptionally well qualified to serve the riding and he has my full support,” she added.
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Library enhancements - Renovations continue at the Palmerston branch of the Wellington County Library. The project includes barrier-free accessibility throughout the building, including an elevator to access all levels, as well as exterior restoration and interior reorganization. photo by Patrick Raftis Riding visit - Federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair, centre, with his wife Catherine, left, joined Perth-Wellington NDP candidate Ethan Rabidoux, right, for a tour of the Slits family dairy farm in Brunner on July 22. Mulcair was in Perth-Wellington to articulate the NDP’s support for supply management and agriculture. submitted photo
to economic opportunities at home and abroad. These practical steps will build sustainable agricultural communities and improve Canadians’ access to healthy food,” the release states. “On the world stage, Stephen Harper’s priorities are
wrong for farmers in southern Ontario and they have failed to act while local markets have disappeared,” said Mulcair. “I am proud to be the leader of the only party in Canada with a comprehensive plan to meet Canada’s agriculture and food challenges,” he added.
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Family musical opens on Drayton theatre stage FROM PAGE FIVE he falls for the town’s lively librarian and piano teacher Marian Paroo. Featuring exuberant dance numbers and cherished classics like Ya Got Trouble, SeventySix Trombones and Till There Was You, The Music Man promises to do anything but rain on the parade. “The Music Man is treasured by audiences young and old,” said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. The family-friendly musical is brought to life on stage by director and choreographer Michael Lichtefeld who has directed musicals all over the world. Lichtefeld has helmed several musicals for Drayton Entertainment including South Pacific, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Evita and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, which will play at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge later this year in time for the holiday season. Lichtefeld is joined by music director Steve Thomas, set designer Douglas Paraschuk, costume designer Rachel Berchtold and lighting designer Kevin Fraser. Officials say a stellar cast has been assembled for this grand-scale production. David Rogers stars as the smoothtalking professor Harold Hill. Rogers has been on stage with Drayton Entertainment in countless shows since he made his debut in She Loves Me in 1996. Audiences will likely best remember him as the heroic prisoner Jean Valjean in last season’s highly acclaimed production of Les Misérables. Rogers also performed his tour de force one man show Broadway Heroes last fall in Cambridge, paying tribute to Broadway’s top leading men. Fresh from her starring role as Roxie Hart in Chicago, leading lady Jayme Armstrong turns over a new leaf as the wise and winsome Marian Paroo, the town’s prim librarian and the
object of professor Hill’s affections. She is joined by Valerie Boyle as Marian’s mother Mrs. Paroo, and 11-year-old Declan Cooper as Marian’s adorable little brother, Winthrop. Wade Lynch is Marcellus Washburn, Harold’s best friend and former fellow con man. Lynch has appeared in many Drayton Entertainment productions, including hairdresser Tony Whitcomb in Shear Madness. He was seen earlier this season as Freda Heitz in The Last Resort at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Christina Gordon is his cheerful girlfriend, Ethel Toffelmier. Drayton Entertainment favourite Keith Savage is the pompous and preposterous Mayor Shinn with Karen K. Edissi as his wife Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn. Danielle Benton takes on the role of the mayor’s petulant teenage daughter Zaneeta with Graeme Goodhall as Zaneeta’s spirited admirer Tommy Djilas. Fan favourites the Mantini Sisters will also all appear in the production – Barbara Mantini as Maud Dunlop, Sandra Mantini as Mrs. Squires and Ann Mantini as Alma Hix. Ten-year-old Grand Bend native Anna Bartlam plays the precocious Amaryllis, one of Marian’s piano students. Bartlam has amassed an impressive resume even at her tender age, having appeared as Susan in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Marta in The South of Music, and Molly in Annie for Drayton Entertainment. “The Music Man is funny, warm, romantic and touching,” Mustakas said. “It truly is family entertainment at its best.” The Music Man is on stage from Aug. 5 to 29. Ticket information Tickets are $42 for adults and $25 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $34. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased online at draytonfestivaltheatre.com, at the box office, or by calling 519-638-5555.
Fashionable character - On Tuesday mornings after the recycling bins and garbage bags are out at the curb, this character appears on the lawn of a Wellington Street home in Drayton. With the large amounts of precipitation in June, he was outfitted in a raincoat and pants, tightly holding a paddle in case of flooding. Sporting a helmet, knapsack and riding gloves, he looked ready to ride the trails along the river. A patriotic Canadian, all dressed in red, displaying the Canadian flag, he embodied fisherman’s dream, a day off with a rod, reel and refreshments. photos by Caroline Sealey
Review: Quirky courtship comedic in Last Chance Romance by Caroline Sealey ST. JACOB’S - Drayton Entertainment’s 25th anniversary line up continues to wow audiences at each of the theatre company’s seven venues. General manager Peter Black says Last Chance Romance, currently playing at the St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse, continues a trend of sellout audiences at most performances. A quirky romance between Leonard Shank, played by Kevin Kruchkywich, and Myra Witzer, played by Daniela Vlaskalic, provides the catalyst for the action in this screwball comedy. Set in Shank’s apartment, the play begins with him calling Witzer for a date, after receiving her phone number two years previous. Witzer, accompanied by her mother, waits patiently for Shank to show for their first date the following day. Witzer is determined to marry and sees Shank as her last chance at love. Shank is uninterested and
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Romantic comedy - Starring in Drayton Entertainment’s Last Chance Romance, from left, are: Daniela Vlaskalic, Kevin Kruchkywich and Susan Henley. photo by Darlene O’Rourke Versatile actress Susan Henley plays Gloria Fossberg, Myra’s outspoken, no-nonsense therapist who steers her clients in the wrong direction. Myra’s amusing mother, Florence, who doesn’t beat around the bush, is also played by Henley, who adds a third role with Sylvia, a nurse caring for Shank at his apartment. Uncle Fred, played by Paul Brown, joins the couple on their first date. While drawing up a pre-nuptual agreement with the couple, he creates a scene that is full of confusion and comedy. Brown also portrays Howard, a gentleman interested in pursuing Witzer. In her Drayton Entertainment debut, director
Johanna Wright shows strong abilities, guiding the cast through this peculiar comedy. Set designer Samantha Burson kept the props simple, allowing for easy changes between scenes. Along with Shank’s bachelor apartment, Burson created an eye catching, colour-filled restaurant booth. Louise Guinand, lighting designer, also went with basic, clean lighting. Last Chance Romance runs from until Aug. 9 at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. For ticket information visit www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com or call 519-7477788 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).
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