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COMMUNITY NEWS Volume 48 Issue 19
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25th season set to begin at Festival Theatre DRAYTON – Rehearsals are well underway for the first production of the historic 25th anniversary season at the Drayton Festival Theatre. From the creators of Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, Legends ‌ of Rock ‘n’ Roll will have audiences snapping their fingers and shaking in their seats ‌ this time to the beat of classic songs by rock and roll’s musical legends, officials say. Conceived and directed by Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas, Legends ‌ of Rock ‘n’ Roll is a tribute to the incredible artists from the mid-1950s through the 1970s, who refused to bow to industry pressure and creatively set their own musical trends. Their unique influence is celebrated in this energetic, fun-filled musical revue featuring classic songs by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, Elton John, ABBA, The Monkees, Simon and Garfunkel, Sonny and Cher, and many more. “Legends ‌ of Rock ‘n’ Roll is essentially a hit-parade of over 60 classic songs mixed with comedic sketches and exciting dance numbers,â€? said Mustakas. “The production pays tribute to the unforgettable sounds that shaped the minds and attitudes of an entire generation.â€? Drayton Entertainment premiered Legends ‌ of Rock ‘n’ Roll at the St. Jacobs
DRAYTON FESTIVAL THEATRE Country Playhouse in 2007 and it became an instant hit, selling out the entire run in record time. A first-rate cast of performers with remarkable voices has been assembled, officials say, including Michael Clarke, Thomas Colford, Michael De Rose, Gerrad Everard, Christine Glen, Jennifer Kee, Michel LaFlèche, Chad McNamara, Laura Mae Nason, Kimberly O’Neill, Yvan Pedneault, Lee Siegel, Valerie Stanois and Breanna Willis. “Audiences are going to be blown away by the calibre of talent on stage,â€? said Mustakas. Working alongside Mustakas to mount the show are choreographer Gino
Berti, music director Michael Lerner, lighting designer Jeff Johnston Collins and costume designer Jenine Kroeplin, with video elements by Peter Conrad and Steve Kelly. Regular performance tickets are $42 for adults; $25 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances scheduled before the official opening and groups of 20 or more are $34. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Legends ‌ of Rock ‘n’ Roll runs May 14 through June 6. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Drayton Festival Theatre, online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com or by calling the box office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).
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Drain improvements spark discussion on division of tax spending in township by Patrick Rafts MAPLETON - Council here gave first and second reading to a bylaw authorizing the township to proceed with improvements to the Sebben municipal drain, despite the concerns of some landowners who will be assessed for the cost the project. The township authorized an engineering report on the project after receiving a petition from the requisite number of owners. The total estimated cost of the work is $274,000, with individual landowners assessed amounts ranging from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands, depending on the level of benefit they are expected to receive. At a public meeting on the drain project on April 28, landowner Wayne Schneider said he felt it was unfair for affected property owners to bear the entire cost. “If this was a private drain
okay, but this is a municipal drain and it’s the responsibility of this township and the province to make sure it’s up to snuff ‌ it should come out of the kitty as far as I’m concerned,â€? stated Schneider, adding he believes residents of former Maryborough township are “forgotten,â€? when it comes to municipal spending. “Mapleton is more than just Drayton and Peel,â€? he said. Burnside engineer Tom Pridham explained that while use of the word “municipalâ€? in naming drains “conjures upâ€? the idea it is municipally owned, “It’s not. It’s owned by the people of the watershed.â€? Councillor Dennis Craven added, “whenever we do a water and sewer project in Drayton or Moorefield, the people in Drayton and Moorefield have to contribute out of the their own pockets.â€? “What about street lights?â€? asked Schneider. “We pay for the streetlights
too,â€? replied Craven. Schneider then suggested the Drayton Library was another example of municipal dollars unfairly benefiting residents of only a specific portion of the community. “I’ll probably never see the inside of that place,â€? he stated. “We’re here to talk about the drain, not to discuss county issues,â€? interjected Mayor Neil Driscoll. “We gave you a chance to speak and now you can listen ‌ we’ll be glad to educate you about municipal matters.â€? Some other property owners asked if arrangements could be made to finance the project through the township, or pay in installments. “We can investigate,â€? responded CAO Patty Sinnamon. Council will consider third reading and passage of the bylaw following a court of revision for the Sebben drain project set for May 26.
Council supports lower rates for electricity by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here is supporting a call for lower rates for electrical power. At the April 28 meeting council endorsed a resolution from the Township of Madawaska Valley calling on the provincial government to put a halt to planned rate increases and to “bring these rates down to a reasonable level and do so as quickly as
possible.� The motion states the province’s long-term energy plan would see rates rise by 42 per cent over the next five years. “It is imperative that the province of Ontario review their energy policies,� giving special consideration to northern and rural municipalities, the motion states. Madawaska Valley is a township in Renfew County
with about 4,300 permanent residents and, like Mapleton, a considerable summer seasonal population. The resolution encourages municipalities that have a significant number of seasonal residents to “inform those residents to seek relief from seasonal hydro rates through direct communication of such to their electrical utility provider.�
Zeal for Teal ends on high note after $30,000 raised to fight ovarian cancer by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - After seven years of bringing women together for a day of scrapbooking, crafting, good food and raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer, Zeal for Teal organizers have decided a change is necessary. Over 80 women attended the final event, themed “Down on the Farm,� at the PMD arena on April 25. Overalls, jeans, plaid shirts, work and cowboy boots, ball caps and cowboy hats were the dress code for the day. Two enthusiastic women came dressed in Holstein cow costumes. A hearty farmer’s meal with all the trimmings was served at noon. A silent auction, penny table and country store kept volunteers busy throughout the day. Many tears were shed when Fran Grant of Florida surprised her longtime friend, organizer Glynis Belec of Drayton, at the beginning of the day.
In April 2008 Belec was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Belec said, “After making a promise to God, that if I survived chemotherapy and got through this cancer journey, I would make a noise,� her daughter Amanda Newton came up with the idea of raising awareness of ovarian cancer through a scrapbooking and craft day. Six months post chemotherapy for Belec, the first Zeal for Teal Scrapbooking and Craft Day was held in the fellowship hall of the Drayton Reformed Church. An enthusiastic group of 48 women soon spread the word and the following year the location was changed to the PMD arena. Attendance doubled and the event continued to grow over the years. Ovarian cancer is also known as the disease that whispers or the silent killer. Every woman is at risk but this cancer is common in women aged 50 Main St. W. Palmerston
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Four generations - For the past seven years Louis Latham, centre, has donated funds for the grand prize at the Zeal for Teal Scrapbooking and Craft Day, a fundraiser and awareness event for ovarian cancer. Organizers Glynis Belec, left, and Amanda Newton, right, along with Jocelyn Newton, enjoyed the Down on the Farm theme day on April 25 at the PMD arena. photo by Caroline Sealey
to 79. Age, family history, reproductive history, oral contraceptive use, hormone replacements and ethnicity are risk factors. There is no reliable
screening test for this type of cancer. Pelvic exams, transvaginal/pelvic ultrasound, biopsy and blood tests are procedures used in the detection process.
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Symptoms associated with ovarian cancer are often vague and non-specific. Women with ovarian cancer can experience bloating, eating difficulties including feeling full quickly, abdominal and pelvic pain and urinary urgency and frequency. Other symptoms may include changes in bowel habits, extreme fatigue and unexplained weight loss. Early detection is key. After seven years and successfully raising over $30,000 for ovarian cancer, Zeal for Teal organizers Belec and Newton have decided a change was in order. “Sometimes the time is ripe for change. We all know about the seasons of life. One season is over and it is time for our day as you know it to cease. Zeal for Teal 2015 will be the final event of its kind,� Belec stated. The original intent of Zeal for Teal was to raise awareness and inform participants and others about the signs, symp-
toms and importance of early detection of ovarian cancer. Also, the event raised funds for the Sunflower Seeds team’s annual participation in the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in September. Zeal for Teal will continue, but it will look different in the future. Belec and Newton will be undertaking another form of fundraising that is less taxing on their families and themselves. In an interview, Belec praised local committee members Darlene Hauser, Amber Tuck, Rosemary Latham, Sue Bauman, Amanda Hauser, Yvonne Timmerman and Ann Kabbes. The women went above and beyond in their individual roles at Zeal for Teal over the years and they each deserve so much gratitude and love, Belec stated. “We have some exciting plans for the future of Zeal for Teal, that we want to remain a surprise for now,� she said.
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