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Damage pegged at $300,000
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duplexed home on Line 86 east of Elmira suffered $300,000 damage in an early-morning blaze Aug. 17. Woolwich firefighters were called to 6516 Line 86 near Northfield Drive just before 4 a.m. When they arrived, the second storey
of the house was engulfed in flames. The front of the house was empty but the homeowner said a husband and wife in their sixties rented the back unit. They were in the process of moving out. Firefighters spent much of the morning searching the house for any sign that the couple might be
inside, although it was doubtful since two of the three cars they owned were gone. Police were able to track the couple down around 9 a.m. outside of the region. Fire crews from Elmira and Conestogo responded to the scene, assisted by three tanker trucks from Floradale, Conestogo and
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JUST THE CLEANUP LEFT An early-morning fire tore through the second-storey of this home on Line 86 early Tuesday morning. There were no injuries, as no one was home at the time, but damage is estimated at $300,000. The cause is under investigation.
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St. Jacobs. It took about two hours to get the blaze under control. Steve Wendell, district fire chief for Conestogo, said the second floor of the house received the most damage and that the main floor is still intact. The Woolwich Fire Department is still investigating the cause.
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ike Hicknell found a larger and more receptive audience this week for a presentation of his concerns about a biogas plant in Elmira. Some 70 residents who turned out at the Woolwich Memorial Centre Wednesday evening heard him discuss possible traffic woes associated with trucks visiting the proposed location in the north end of town. The public meeting organized by the Elmira Bio Fuel Citizen’s Committee (BFCC) was much livelier than the council meeting Hicknell addressed Aug. 10. It was the second consecutive Wednesday the group, which opposes the proposed biogas plant, has held a meeting to drum up support and to pass out lawn signs, more visible in town in the last week. As he did in council chambers, > SEE BIOGAS ON PG. 02
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TRAFFIC CONCERNS Mike Hicknell addressess an audience of 70 at the Woolwich Memorial Centre Wednesday night during a meeting organized by the Elmira Bio Fuel Citizen’s Committee.
> CONTINUED FROM COVER Hicknell predicted the extra trucks rolling through Elmira’s core would pose a safety hazard to the community. He estimated 90 per cent of the trucks travelling to and from the Martin’s Lane site would pass through the main intersection at Arthur and Church streets. The company behind the plan to generate electricity using organic waste, Bio-En Power Inc., says the operation would see seven to 15 trucks daily, though opponents have been cit-
ing 80 trucks, the topend limit listed in the application process. Hicknell, for instance, used a figure of up to 160 truck trips in his presentation, saying it was unclear if the 80 trucks were only counted as one way in or out. In an interview, however, Bio-En president Chuck Martin disputed the traffic claims. “As far as the traffic is concerned, I don’t buy the argument. There will be significantly less traffic than when that site had the feed mill, the pet food plant, the truck service and a
fuel depot,” said Martin. “The truck numbers are nothing like what they used to be.” Moreover, land is zoned industrial – any industrial use is likely to bring truck traffic, perhaps far more than the proposed biogas plant, he added. But traffic is not the only concern voiced by the residents’ group, which is also worried about odour and noise issues. Still in the early stages of organizing, opponents want to bring more pressure
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> Gale picks plan for new church Members of Elmira’s Gale Presbyterian Church this week approved the design of a new building they hope to construct on Barnswallow Drive. The church is still in fundraising mode for the project to move from the current location at 2 Cross St., which has been its home in Elmira ever since Robert Kenning donated a quarter-acre lot back in 1864. The church now endures modern challenges, including a lack of parking space, that have encouraged parishioners to explore the idea of relocation. Church officials have said that their timeline for the project is the spring of 2011. Below is the artist's rendering of the design approved Wednesday night.
Crosshill couple tries their hand at corn maze to her family’s 10-acre corn maze on their farm near Crosshill. The maze opens to the public this weekend.
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any of us have been encouraged by a friend to give something new a try … though not usually on the scale of that undertaken by Murrel and Lori Brubacher. The couple has transformed some 10 acres of their Crosshill farm into a giant corn maze. For years, Newton-area farmer Ernst Hofer has been creating corn mazes among the largest in North America. On deciding this year to take a break from the practice, he suggested the Brubachers try their hand at the family-friendly fall activity. Murrel’s background in agriculture, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit prompted them to look for a new challenge by diversifying from the traditional family farm lifestyle. “It has always been the reality for farmers that you have to be willing to take a risk and think outside the box if the family farm was going to be profitable,” he said. “We have enjoyed interacting with the public in the past when we operated
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a chip wagon for local auctioneers. This is just one more fun adventure for our family and hopefully for all who visit us this fall.” Now created more easily thanks to technology, corn mazes have become a popular outdoor activity for people of all ages. Not only an adventure – time spent roaming, following twisting paths and alleys to dead ends – for the daring and the young at heart, corn mazes also serve an educational purpose. The mazes are destinations for school field trips, giving students an opportunity to come to a farm and learn about the various aspects of agriculture and food. Navigating the maze also serves as a stimulating teaser for the brain, especially for those of us who are directionally challenged. A fountain of knowledge, Hofer had plenty of advice for the Brubachers and good contact information regarding maze designing. They chose a cornucopia or “horn of plenty” as their first design since Waterloo Region is known for the quality, abundance and variety of foods produced here.
The maze was designed by Damian Bradley of E. Lee Association, a landscape architect who has designed for Hofer’s Ontario Maze in the past. As Bradley walked through the field of foot-high corn with a handheld GPS unit creating the design, Brubacher followed on the riding lawn mower, creating the paths. The routes were then tilled weekly until no new growth sprouted. A map of the maze posted on the Brubachers’ website, www.waterloocornmaze. com, which also provides directions, hours and rates. The fun seeker can participate in a scavenger hunt, and upon completion can enter his/her name in a monthly draw for “dinner for two” at Anna Mae’s restaurant in nearby Millbank. Each participant must correctly identify farm gate signs from Lobsinger Line hidden within the maze, with names and addresses recorded on lists provided. There are 12 postings, including garden produce, maple syrup, honey, eggs, summer sausage and home baking. Completing the 10-acre circuit may take more than
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Police on the lookout for suspicious male AUGUST 11 >>4:38 PM | A 23-year-old
Kitchener man was driving his 2007 Ford on King Street in St. Jacobs when he was unable to stop in time and collided with a 53-year-old St. Jacobs man in a 2003 Mazda. No charges were laid and there was minimal damage to both vehicles.
AUGUST 12 >>2:25 AM | Police pulled over a 23-year-old man on Arthur Street South and charged him with ‘stunt driving.’ The man was driving at 140km/h in a maximum 80km/h zone. His driver’s license and vehicle were seized for seven days.
>>1:36 PM | An Elmira man
called police when he realized that the shotgun he purchased for target practice had been taken from his truck. The man had left the gun on the floor in the back of his unlocked truck and noticed it missing. Police are investigating.
>>2:50 PM | A woman who
resides on Snyder Avenue in Elmira called police to report that her house was egged. She has a security system enabled with a camera and she noticed two males acting suspiciously at around 10:40 p.m. the previous night. Police are investigating.
>>6:06 PM | A 52-year-old
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15-year-old girl was walking her neighbour’s dog on a trail near Broadway Street in Hawkesville about 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 when she was approached by a suspicious male. The man asked if he could pet the dog and the girl said yes. When he reached down, the girl noticed that he had removed the leash from the dog’s collar. She yelled
for the dog to run and both she and the dog ran back to her home. The male is described as white, approximately six feet tall, 35 years old, with blonde hair, black shorts and a green T-shirt. Police scanned the area but did not find anyone who met that description. Anyone with information is asked to call Division 3A.
on Reitzel Place, just north of Lobsinger Line, when she came around a bend and was hit head-on by a tractor coming in the opposite direction. The tractor drove over the car, causing considerable damage. The 15-year-old driver of the tractor was charged with ‘careless driving.’
The truck driver was charged with ‘fail to turn out to left to avoid collision.’ Neither person was injured.
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>>4:25 PM | A farmer on Listowel Road called police to report finding 97 marijuana plants in his field. The drug unit of the Waterloo Regional Police was called to dispose of the plants.
>>3:04 PM | A woman called >>9:45 PM | A man came into police to report her Toshiba laptop was missing. She had lent the laptop to her grandson, who told her that it had gone missing sometimes between Tuesday and Thursday the prior week. Police are investigating.
>>3:53 PM | A St. Clements
woman in a minivan attempted to make a left turn from Herrgott Road on to Boomer Line when she was struck by a Gadshill man in a truck who was following closely behind and was unable to slow in time.
the corner store at Wagner’s Corner and asked the clerk for some cigarettes. When the employee turned around, the man grabbed six lottery tickets and ran from the store. The man was described as white, approximately 5’6” tall, wearing a black baseball cap, a black T-shirt and blue jeans.
AUGUST 14 >>9:23 AM | A St. Clements business owner called police
to report that someone had pushed over the sign outside the business on Lobsinger Line. No suspects have been identified.
AUGUST 15 >>6:22 AM | A black Ford
Bronco with many added accessories was seen parked in the parking lot of Tim Hortons in Elmira for several days in a row. When police ran a check on the license plates, it was found that the plates were not authorized for that vehicle and they were seized. The owner of the plates is being contacted.
>>1:59 PM | Police investigated
a collision involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist. The vehicle was travelling eastbound on Bleams Road at Wilmot Centre Road in Wilmot Township and the cyclist was southbound on Wilmot Centre Road when the collision occurred. A 36-year-old woman from Baden was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol and speed were not factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time, which prevented additional serious injury. Police remind cyclists to wear proper safety equipment at all times while cycling. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Traffic Services Branch at 519-650-8500, ext. 8856 or email traffic@wrps.on.ca. 25.99
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Volkswagen Golf travelling on Arthur Street South coming from Elmira towards Waterloo. The vehicle was traveling in excess of 50 km/h over the posted 80km/h limit. The driver of the vehicle is a G2 licence holder and was charged with ‘stunt driving.’ His licence has been suspended for seven days and his vehicle impounded.
>>6:32 AM | A farm business on Listowel Road was broken into sometime overnight and a computer router and hard drive were stolen. The value of the equipment is estimated at $1600. The identification branch of the police department has been contacted to come and take photos of possible footprints and fingerprints left at the scene.
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Waterloo man driving a 2010 Hyundai collided with a 2001 Pontiac, driven by an Elmira woman, in the intersection of Line 86 and Katherine Street. Both vehicles were driven from the scene, and both drivers were charged.
AUGUST 17 >>4:04 AM | Police and
firefighters from Conestogo, Elmira, St. Jacobs and Floradale were called to a two-storey house on Line 86 near Northfield Drive, where a fire had broken out. When they arrived the second level was engulfed in flames. Damage is estimated at $300,000. An investigator with the Woolwich fire department is trying to determine a cause.
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Family fun is key ingredient for annual Koinonia festival James Jackson
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ugust many be waning, with a new school year on the horizon, but families can enjoy one of the final weekends of summer at the annual Koinonia Family Fest tomorrow (Sunday) at Koinonia Christian Fellowship in Bloomingdale. The annual festival is Koinonia’s gift back
to the community, said event coordinator Crystal Kuepfer. It features free food, live music and dance from their in-house musicians, and lots of activities for kids and adults alike. "We really do value family and our community – we just want to really offer something to them as a way of giving back,” she said. “To host a family event that the
and a bucking bull. This is the tenth year for family fest, and Koinonia expects about 2,000 people to attend. The whole day really
whole family can come to and enjoy together is something we love to do.” There will be a carousel, a bouncy castle, face-painting, and a giant inflatable slide that Keupfer points out as one of the favourite attractions each year. There will also be a play area for pre-schoolers. For the brave, there is going to be a rock-climbing wall
rests on the shoulders of about 300 volunteers – "(we) definitely could not do it without them,” she said. Family Fest runs
from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday; admission is free, and ride tickets cost $1 to $2. Koinonia Christian Fellowship is located at 850 Sawmill Road.
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Biogas: Looking for public support > CONTINUED FROM PG. 02 to bear on municipal politicians. Although the province has taken the matter out of local hands – under the Green Energy Act, decisions about these kind of alternative energy projects are made by the provincial government – Wool-
wich council could do more to lobby on residents’ behalf, they say. From Hicknell’s perspective, councillors should be vocal in opposition of the plant, contacting the government and the premier’s office directly rather than just making technical recommendations about the project.
Added Ed Speers, one of the BFCC organizers, “there is a role for them as councillors in addressing Queen’s Park, the government and Mr. McGuinty.” The group will be holding another meeting Aug. 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the WMC, to plan its next steps in the battle.
Corolla was hit by a green Acura on Arthur Street, near South Street in Elmira. The suspect drove away after the collision but then returned to the scene. The 22-year-old male driver was charged with ‘careless driving.’
>>9:59 PM | An elderly Elmira
female was contacted by phone by a male who claimed to be her grandson. He said that he needed $5,000 to pay a lawyer. The woman knew that it was not her grandson and asked him the name of her daughter,
or who would be his mother. At this point, the man hung up the phone. When contacted, her real grandson claimed he knew nothing of the phone call.
AUGUST 18 >>11:24 AM | Quantities of
stainless steel had repeatedly been going missing from the Resurfice company in Elmira. The company hired a private investigator to look into the theft and identified a suspect. Police arrested an Elmira man.
>>11:32 AM | A cargo trailer was stolen from a business on
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t’s little wonder the Conservatives are continually unhappy with oversight agencies, despite oft-repeated and never-delivered promises of transparency: most of what’s unearthed casts the Harper government in a negative light. From Auditor General Sheila Fraser to Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page, the prime minister has been waging a war on those who take him to task for the things his government does and does not do, despite promises and rules to the contrary. Under scrutiny again right now is the so-called economic action plan. The stimulus spending on infrastructure has been more talk than action, but Harper still maintains he wants to wrap things up by next spring. That goes against the wisdom of many economists,
including Nobel laureate Paul Krugman who spoke on this issue last week, who see the possibility of a double-dip recession. Moreover, much of money promised to municipalities has yet to be seen, partly due to the long leadtime involved in getting shovels in the ground, yes, but also to a certain slowness in Ottawa. It would come as no surprise to many that the government is hoping to promise much and deliver little. You could call it election posturing – it is – but it also might have something of a placebo effect. The economy, we’re repeatedly told, is closely tied to confidence: perhaps it’s more important to be seen to be doing something than actually doing it. At the very least, that’s a convenient after-the-fact argument
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should help if the multibilliondollar deficits are smaller than initially forecast, the result of not actually spending the money announced over and over again in Conservative-friendly photo ops. To be sure, some of the cash is flowing. Woolwich and Wellesley townships have received millions for projects completed, now underway or soon to get going. And there’s no arguing the stimulus spending has been a boon as these and other municipalities tackle a growing infrastructure deficit. But we should also look at what we’ll have when the economy picks up again: some new roads, bridges and facilities … and a massive deficit to remind us of what it cost. Of course, we shouldn’t be surprised by the government’s choices. The last time Canadians
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saw record deficits was under a Conservative government, one that advanced trickle-down economics, cutting taxes to the wealthiest while boosting spending, often on pet projects and measures designed for political gain rather than the common good. Sound familiar? It’s precisely what has happened under Harper. This despite the fact that he’s championed the opposite course. Such ill-advised moves as cutting the GST by two percentage points – the economic impact was negligible – and ramping up spending in an attempt to buy a majority left the economy in poor position to deal with the downturn. The economy will recover, but government measures will not have been the factor they could have been.
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THE OBSERVER
» Saturday, August 21, 2010
7 OPINION
Chinese miracle a new cautionary tale W
ill the 21st century belong to China? For a while, perhaps – but only in the sense that it was said to belong to Japan in the 1980s. Looking back now, that seems ridiculous, but at the time best-selling books were predicting that Americans, not to mention the rest of the planet, would be reduced to virtual serfdom by the relentless high-speed growth of the Japanese economy. Then it stopped growing. Official data published this week revealed that China’s economy has overtaken Japan’s this year, making it the second-biggest economy in the world. This followed last month’s announcement by the International Energy Agency that China is now the world’s biggest consumer of energy (and burns about half of the world’s total coal production). Earlier this year China overtook Germany to become the world’s No. 1 exporter, and it now makes more cars than any other country in the world. Indeed, it makes as many as Japan and the United States together. It has more kilometres of highspeed rail, more mobile phone users, and more wind power than anywhere else. As long ago as 2007 it became the world’s biggest emitter of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The milestones are zipping past so fast that it’s surprising that the Chinese are not suffering from a collective case of whiplash. If the average growth rates of the U.S. and Chinese economies over the past quarter century continue for another 10 years (around 10 per cent for China, and about three per cent for the United States), then China’s economy will be three times bigger than it is today, and
International Affairs GWYNNE DYER bigger than that of the United States. That’s the magic of compound interest. Better start learning Chinese, then. But hang on. China is already the world’s second-biggest importer of energy (mostly oil and coal), and its biggest importer of minerals and other industrial raw materials. None of those resources is growing at 10 per cent a year, or even five per cent. If China’s imports of those goods grow at 10 per cent a year, then the share of other countries must shrink. China still has an export-led economy, and these other countries are its customers. If commodity prices soar because of ever-expanding Chinese demand for raw materials, then how will those other countries earn the money to pay for Chinese manufactured goods? So the Chinese rate of growth must eventually slow down – but when? The straight-line projection of current trends would make the Chinese economy bigger than that of the United States by 2020. You can still find economic forecasts which predict precisely that, but it is striking that most of the economic consultancies that make such forecasts now suggest that China will not overtake the United States until some time between 2027 and 2030. That implicitly assumes that China will shift to a much lower annual rate
of growth in the near future: from 10 per cent to only five or six per cent. However, no organization that is making a lot of money from the current orgy wants to spoil the party by spelling out exactly what might cause that sharp decline – so let us do it here. Back in 1988, the last year of Japan’s 30-year boom, the land in the garden of the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo was allegedly worth more than the entire state of California, but that was just another way of saying “unsustainable property bubble.” The bubble duly burst, bringing down the entire Japanese economy with it – and it has stayed down for the past 22 years, achieving at best two per cent annual growth and usually much less. The property bubble in China is reaching similar dimensions, with prices rising annually by 50 per cent or more in dozens of cities. When property bubbles finally burst – and they always do – they tend to do a great deal of damage. (Nobody say “sub-prime.”) There is huge over-investment in China, often in state-sponsored infrastructure and housing projects motivated by considerations of “prestige” or by the opportunities they offer for cronies to make large sums of money. (That is what caused the slump in the smaller Asian “tigers” like Thailand and South Korea in 1998.) China’s wage costs are going up fast, and lower-cost Asian producers like Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh are taking away the labour-intensive goods like clothes and toys that once drove Chinese export growth. Meanwhile, at the upper end of the market,
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THE OBSERVER
» Saturday, August 21, 2010
Gambling revenues easier than actual leadership P
ut the McGuinty government’s recent nods for mixed martial arts and online gambling into the bread-and-circuses category. Throw in “cash grab,” and you’ve covered all the bases. Editorial cartoonists have been having fun with the decision to allow ultimate fighting in Ontario, depicting Dalton McGuinty as trying to shed his wimpy image. The move seems calculated: part revenue-generator (the province will get two per cent of the take) and part public distraction. Like the choice of online gaming, allowing MMA matches essentially concedes the fact the province wants a slice of that pie. With hundreds of millions up for grabs, McGuinty can add to the coffers while attempting to keep the lid on other taxes, something he’s promised without always following through on. Gambling is big business in the province. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) runs a variety of lotteries, charity and aboriginal casinos, commercial casinos, and slot machines at horse-racing tracks. According to OLG figures, the Crown corporation generates some $3.8 billion in economic activity each year. About half that amount goes to health care programs, the operation
From the Editor Steve Kannon of hospitals and the like. Other good works, such as the numerous community donations through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, which doles out about $110 million a year, are linked to gambling profits mostly to make us feel better about government-run gaming. Gambling is still a controversial issue despite the fact many of us indulge in some form of it, even something as innocuous as buying a raffle ticket. Personally, I see little harm in the occasional flutter. Yes, there are those who are problem gamblers, but that’s a small minority – about 2.1 per cent of total gamblers, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. For the most part, gambling in Ontario is a voluntary tax – or a stupidity tax in some circles – that we pay with hope of getting something in return. Ideally something much bigger, which would offset all of that non-voluntary tax money we’ve paid out over the years.
By introducing online gaming, the province is hoping to take in a portion of the $400 million lost annually to offshore websites. In this year’s budget, OLG revenues were down by $83 million, mostly lower returns from slot machines, attributed to the rise of online gambling. The government expects online gaming will eventually generate another $100 million per year. While returns from ultimate fighting matches will be much smaller, the idea is for Ontario to get a piece of the action. Again, keeping Ontarians’ money in the province. That’s all well and good, but the expansion of gambling is symptomatic of a bigger problem: government reliance on the revenues. It’s no coincidence that governments got into the once-taboo area of gambling back in the ‘70s, a time of economic trouble. Governments searching about for a new stream of money in a stagnant economy jumped on the gambling bandwagon. With wages stagnant – a trend that started at that time and continues through today – many of us took to gambling as a way to strike it rich. The parallels to the current situation are clear. In Canada, we amended the Criminal Code to allow for lotteries to raise money for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. From
there, a greater reliance on gaming revenues led to an explosion of gambling opportunities. There’s an ongoing debate about the negative impacts of gambling, with some studies showing we’ve already gone too far, most notably with video lottery terminals (VLTs). Venturing into online gaming could lead to more of the negatives, so far largely curtailed. Current gambling issues may be manageable. Growth may not. Of course, the internet puts the issue beyond provincial control – thus the move to capture some of the money that’s being spent anyway. But, longer-term, we need governments to rely less on games of chance. They need to collect taxes in a more upfront way. To do that, they’ll need to show us the benefits of our remittances – most of the money goes to pay for important pieces of our quality of life. More immediately, they’ll have to prove to us that they won’t waste, steal or squander our money on their friends. Rather than change the policies that got us into the economic mess we see today, governments prefer to provide us with spectacles and other diversions, boosting gambling revenues and other sin taxes. That might change someday, but don’t bet on it.
Dyer: Chinese economy will have to slow down in face of reality > CONTINUED FROM PG. 07 there is little of the genuine technological innovation that the Japanese economy was delivering towards the end of its boom. The Chinese population is aging
almost as fast as Japan’s, and China is as resistant as Japan to reinforcing the dwindling workforce by allowing large-scale immigration. If the same inputs tend to produce the same outputs, then the Chinese economy is in big trouble.
That doesn’t necessarily mean that China also faces two decades of less than two per cent growth. It does probably mean that it faces a very nasty slump in the next few years, followed by the transition to a permanently lower rate of growth.
Not such a terrible outcome, really: it’s still an amazing success story. But it may threaten the regime’s survival, since its popularity – if that’s the right word – depends almost entirely on its record in delivering the economic goods.
no “rotten meat,” since all biomass material stored on-site was of plant origin. There was no odour from the liquid dairy manure; it was stored in a below-ground container. There were no odours emanating from the digesters; they were covered with a bio-filter. The odour from the liquid effluent storage tank was very mild compared to the odour that wafts through Elmira when the local farmers apply manure to their fields. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of odour in the area near the input storage area and digesters. The issue of noise from the generator engine was addressed by Mr. Van Berkel, the greenhouse operator. The engine is housed in an insulated container that within 15 metres sounds similar to an office building air conditioning unit. The noise levels tested and documented at the point of reception on the neighbouring residence were below MOE requirements. Mr. Potma stated there will be “up to 80 trucks per day ... every single day.” This statement is incorrect. It distorts the facts provided by Bio-En Power Inc. The documentation pro-
vided by Bio-En clearly indicates that the average normal traffic volume will be 15 trucks per day, Monday to Saturday. A Waterloo Region traffic study estimates the daily traffic volume at Arthur and Church streets at 12,500 vehicles, of which 300 were trucks. The traffic increase from the biogas plant is negligible when compared to the traffic volume impact from the Church Street West residential development of 1,800 residences. The traffic volume increase from the first year of this project will likely be 10 times that of the biogas plant truck traffic, with the potential of increasing to 200 times over the next 20 years. I do not deny that the issues of odour, noise and traffic are real. I urge Bio-En Power to proactively address the issues that will affect the community within which they will be operating. The documents made available on Bio-En’s web site, if read carefully and thoroughly, do indicate that they are taking reasonable steps to do just that. As an Arthur Street South resident that will be directly impacted by the truck traffic, I will be
discussing further with Bio-En how they propose to address these issues proactively now and in the future should complaints arise. Is Elmira the right location for a biogas plant? Why not? Why shouldn’t our community be on the leading edge of the new, environmentally conscious, green economy? The technology is proven and has been in use in Europe for many years. I do not believe the NIMBY attitude expressed in Mr. Potma’s letter is the attitude our community should support. If Elmira Bio Fuel Citizen’s Committee supporters wish “to foster awareness and debate” as reported in the Observer, then they should stick to the facts and support their position with proper science and stop disseminating misinformation and using scare tactics in their efforts to block the proposed biogas plant. Open, honest discussion between all concerned parties, not sabre-rattling, will lead to a solution. I urge all Elmira residents to get the facts before jumping on the “stop the stink” bandwagon.
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Let's stick to facts with biogas project To the Editor, After reading the letter to the Editor written by Derek Potma (Observer, June 5/10) regarding the proposed biogas plant, I feel I must respond. I, too, attended the tour of the Vandermeer Greenhouse biogas plant. I was very surprised to see Mr. Potma’s comments on the tour. My experience was very different. The odours emanating from the outdoor biomass input storage area were noticeable only if you entered directly into the concrete storage bunkers. The odour was similar to that of a large organic compost pile. Mr. Potma smelled “manure, rotten fruit, rotten veggies, rotten meat, and ammonia.” There was an odour of decomposing plant material, but only within the bunkers, and it was not objectionable. Five metres from the bunkers, the odour was negligible. The rotten fruit odour was from the peach waste pit on the neighbouring farm. There was
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» Saturday, August 21, 2010
Councillors should act in our interest To the Editor, Sarah Potter, I would like to shake your hand for your letter in last week’s edition (Observer Aug. 14/10) concerning the effect of gravel pits on property values. You made three excellent points, two of which concern Coun. Ruby Weber. That arrogant comment, and it was extremely arrogant, about “simply adjusting the tax rate to
9 OPINION maintain revenues” isn’t the only lame thing she has said where tax money was concerned. Several years ago, more stop signs were added to Memorial Avenue here in Elmira and when asked if she thought they would solve the speeding problem she remarked, “well if they don’t we’ll just remove them.” How completely foolish was that? The second point, and I agree, is that perhaps it’s time Ms. Weber be put out to pasture. It is obvious she doesn’t have the taxpayers’ best interest in mind. I do believe she enjoys the prestige of being on the council.
The third point was the proposed gravel pits. After the councillors have spent a fun filled day watching gravel trucks in Heidelberg, they can move to that small stretch of Northside Drive between Sawmill and Hawkesville roads in St. Jacobs. Why not take the mayor along, as he just lives up the street? For the full effect, take your lawn chairs. There are on average 70 trucks per hour from 6 a.m. to at least 6 p.m. five days a week and some Saturday mornings. That, councillors, is 840 engine roaring, brake squealing, dusty trucks a day.
It is impossible to sit outside or have the windows open in the house. Now get this: their taxes went up! These folks in St. Jacobs and Heidelberg live with this day in and day out, year after year. The township may not have control over some things that happen in our community like the proposed biogas facility, which is a whole other can of worms, but they can certainly do something for the taxpayers in Conestogo, West Montrose and Winterbourne. Let us see if they have courage to stand up for the people.
>>Bonnie Brenner, Elmira
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BUSINESS
» Saturday, August 21, 2010
New owner, same simple business philosophy N
ew business owner Randy Weber has learned a number of lessons from his predecessor, but the most important of all is this: keep it simple. Do good work and be honest with your customers. Weber has been working as an electrician for RW Electric ever since he graduated from Elmira District Secondary School 12 years ago. He signed up for the tech class, became familiar with the trade and was hooked. Learning the ropes from St. Clements’ Ron Beaupre, Weber got hands on experience in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems. “With this kind of job, every week is a bit different,” said Weber. “Some days you are called out to do a quick fix and then other times it’s a week-long installation. You’re always learning.” RW Electric was founded by Beaupre and his brotherin-law, Wayne Forwell. They
took on Weber as an apprentice when he was just 17. Now it is Weber’s turn to take the reins and he hopes to maintain the great reputation that Beaupre and Forwell have created. He is even keeping the business name. “It was pure luck that our initials are also his initials,” said Beaupre with a laugh. “I am glad to see that it will be continuing on.” Beaupre has seen any number of changes to the industry in the 33 years since he founded RW Electric, but more so in the technology used than the methods employed. “The biggest change for us has been the product line,” he explained. “How we install something now is the same way that we would have installed it 33 years ago – that hasn’t changed. But nowadays the industry is leaning towards electronics.” Some things however have stayed just the same. “Quality is still the most important thing,” he said, noting that quality, honesty
and good service are the keys to building a successful business. During the time of transition he also mentioned that he is extremely thankful to his customers and clients who have worked with him over the years and that he will miss the relationships he has made. “What I learned from Ron is always to do the work efficiently and with integrity,” echoed Weber, who officially became the head of the company on June 1. “Being honest with the customer up front is extremely important for doing good, quality work.” And with the honesty and integrity comes simplicity at RW. The company does minimal advertising and their clients are found primarily through word of mouth. “We don’t even have a logo on the truck,” said Weber. “Ron has an excellent reputation; everyone seems to know who he is, so he has never had to advertise.”
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» Saturday, August 21, 2010
11 BUSINESS
All kidding aside, it’s the Year of the Goat T
he United Nations says 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. The nursing profession calls 2010 the International Year of the Nurse, recognizing the centennial year of the death of modern nursing’s founder, Florence Nightingale. In the Chinese lunar calendar, this is the Year of the Tiger. But in Ontario agriculture, there’s no question 2010 is the Year of the Goat. Ontario farmers are catching up with the rest of the world by discovering the virtues of goats as livestock. The province has long had a strong livestock sector, but goats were outsiders. Space was available, so people typically consumed meat from large animals that needed room to be raised on pasture or in barns – cattle, pigs and sheep, among them. But with urban sprawl, space is shrinking. And while prices fetched for traditional Ontario livestock are making a comeback, they’ve been in the dumps for years. Some producers turned to goats. Goats don’t require as much land, feed or water. They can produce meat and milk; the latter makes superb high-protein, low-fat chevre cheese that’s become trendy and highly sought by well-heeled North Americans. In fact, some of the best goat milk cheese is made locally. And although the sector is still quite young, Ontario farmers produce 30 million
Food For Thought Owen Roberts litres of goat milk a year. Goat’s rising popularity has prompted food aficionados to dub it “the new black,” as it muscles in on items that have traditionally appeared on high-end menus. Even Ottawa calls goat one of Ontario’s hottest opportunities. And Ontario Goat, the Guelphbased commodity group representing the species, says goat is “farming’s new frontier.” Goat is hot. But goat meat and milk is more than a fad or flavour-of-the-month, thanks mostly to demand from the province’s growing immigrant and ethnic population. Many immigrants have arrived from countries where goat is a dietary staple – for example, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean and some Asian countries. Some of those countries have semi-arid climates, which suits goats just fine, and position the animals well for climate change that leads to warmer temperatures. The challenge is to meet demand and develop products that cater to more than traditional North American tastes, says Jennifer Haley, Ontario Goat’s executive director. But
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that doesn’t happen without a plan, and resources. Over the years, Ontario farmers have sensed the growing interest in goats, and geared up for production. However, they hit a wall because they lacked the management techniques and genetics that would help them produce superior animals year round. The industry has really been at a crossroads, and needed some help. Ottawa heard the call. At the recent fifth annual International Goat Symposium in Stratford, Ontario, a $700,000 federal grant was announced for a three-year dairy goat pilot genetic improvement program. The program will involve 15 goat farms. They’ll work on developing superior genetics, production and management activities that can be
adopted by the province’s 261 licensed goat milk producers. At the centre of this effort is a new, virtual goat research centre involving the University of Guelph, Trent University, the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, Ontario Goat and the Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative. Researchers will work with existing programs that have succeeded in making the province’s dairy sector and genetics industry one the world’s best – namely, CanWest DHI for milk testing and Gencor for genetic evaluation and artificial insemination assessment. This is a great example of crossspecies cooperation, and shows yet another example of why it’s vital to have a strong research nucleus such as the one that’s been built around agri-food at Guelph – and now includes goats.
Electric: Continuity is a key factor > CONTINUED FROM PG. 10 Both Ron and Randy have had the additional support from their wives when starting the business. Following in the footsteps of Beaupre’s wife, Randy’s partner Karen keeps up all the tasks from maintaining the finances to scheduling appointments. “She makes all the important phone calls, keeps the business side running,” said Weber.
And just in case Weber comes across a problem he doesn’t know how to solve, Beaupre is not far away. The longtime electrical guru plans to continue to work for RW Electric part-time, but now as an employee rather than owner. “He is always there to answer questions or to lend some help if it is needed,” said Weber. “We are very grateful for that. It would be much harder to start the business without the foundation that he has set.”
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Heather McCollough enjoys a bit of playtime with some of the Tokinese cats at her home, from which she runs the S.S. No. 9 Cattery. She’s a breeder of the rare felines, which are a mix of Siamese and Burmese.
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“When you are an animal breeder, you never stop learning. Every time I think I have seen it all, something new comes up.” And the challenges she faces are more complicated than simply chang-
he only guarantees that can be made in life are that the sun will come up in the morning and that there will certainly be change in your life. In this modern lifestyle and with our fast-paced society, we experience change at a rate that is significantly faster than our previous generations. It’s been found that the amount of information that we have access to has increased by a thousand per cent in the last hundred years. The information in a single copy of the New York Times is equivalent to the entire amount of information that an average person would have access to only a century ago. With Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, iPhones, Blackberrys, iPads, Google and the internet in general, we have access to such a large amount of information at the touch of our fingers it can make your head spin. A great resource to really appreciate the depth and truth to these statements is a video that you can find on YouTube by searching for “Did you know?” When I first was presented with this video, it really blew me away, yet at the same time didn’t come as a surprise. I’ve found in my coaching practice, and in my own life, that people in today’s society are on the brink of a potential break-
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eather McCullough lives in a full house. The longtime Elmira resident shares her Arthur Street home with her husband Jim, her three children who come to visit, their dog Sophie, and an aquarium full of fish. Oh, and don’t forget Bubba, Jasper, Bob, Mini-Me, Molly, Chocolate and Silver – a handful of the many Tonkinese cats who sit atop couch cushions, window frames, and the mantelpiece. McCullough is one of only three people in Canada who breed and sell Tonkinese cats, a cross between the Siamese and the Burmese that she says makes a playful, inquisitive and affectionate companion. “I have always been a cat person, but not always quite to this extent,” said McCullough with a laugh. “I saw a beautiful, champagne coloured Tonkinese peeking up at me from the cover of an issue of Cat Fancy magazine at the convenience store one day and just knew that this was the cat for me.” Her family got their first cat when she was six years old and she has lived with at least one feline ever since. She began her business, called the S.S No. 9 Cattery, after the schoolhouse which used to operate where she now lives, in 1990. She found her first Tonkinese cat in Pennsylvania in 1992. “Despite being a Canadian breed, there are not a lot of breeders in Canada,” she noted. “They are rare,
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so we find that people come from all over the place to Elmira to get them.” The first litter came during a thunderstorm by flashlight while McCullough was getting her daughter ready for her first ballet recital; the cats have not stopped surprising her ever since.
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his year’s hot, dry summer has produced amazing tomatoes, ‘a bumper crop’ according to reports. And although we’ve had tomato recipes in this column before, the ones we are referring to now are the tomatoes coming from your own backyard. So many are being produced this August that bacon sales have hit an all time high as people try for the perfect BLT sandwich. The perfect tomato requires only a pinch of kosher salt and pepper for the flavour to come through, no matter what the variety. Always keep tomatoes at room temperature when storing, away from direct sunlight. If you have an abundance of backyard tomatoes, the best and most rewarding thing I did last summer was preserve them in mason jars. I didn’t go crazy with chopping and adding all kinds of spices. I just peeled them and shoved them in jars, so then in the winter, when soup and stew season hit, I could break out ‘fresh’ summer tomatoes, which made a
From The Chef's Table Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody o'Malley huge difference in the recipe. To peel ripe tomatoes, use a sharp knife to score an ‘x’ at the bottom; drop tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds to a minute, and then remove and plunge into ice cold water (otherwise known as ‘blanching and shocking’). This will enable you to gently remove the skin, and either freeze in bags or preserve in jars. Finally, we’ve included two recipes here to use up those backyard beauties. Both are tried and true: Pico de Gallo, Spanish for ‘Rooster’s Beak,’ can be used for more than just nachos because it is less watery and Sauce Vierge, or ‘Virgin Sauce’ because the tomatoes are uncooked, is fantastic tossed with fresh cooked
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Cats: Raising Tokinese kittens is definitely not a 9-to-5 job > CONTINUED FROM PG. 12 ing a litter box every now and again, said the former stay-at-home mom who now works full-time at her business. “Most people probably think we have two litter boxes, a dish of food, a couple of cats running around and that’s it,” said McCollough, who has welcomed more than 50 litters into her home. “When in reality we spend hundreds of dollars on their diets, we have to make sure each cat has had its proper shots, we spay or neuter each kitten and
ensure that they are well adjusted and sociable. It’s pretty much a fulltime job.” In addition to the normal nine-tofive hours of a job, cat breeding carries over to the dinner hour when the kittens hop up on the counter to take a look at what is being prepared, and even into the wee hours of the night. The McCullough’s share their bed with three or four cats per night. But as all-consuming as this sort of business can be, McCullough wouldn’t want it any other way. “That’s what I love about them
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and also what can drive you crazy. Whatever you’re doing, they’re doing. They are known for their inquisitiveness and their social personality.” When the cats are born, they spend the first eight to 10 weeks in isolation with the rest of their siblings and their mother before being socialized with the rest of the cats and the family dog. All pet-quality kittens are spayed or neutered before they leave the McCullough’s home. The surgery is done at 12 weeks of age and then the kittens are ready to leave for their new
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Fitness: You can’t stop change, so be prepared > CONTINUED FROM PG. 12 down, of being bombarded by a busy schedule and information overload. This relates to your health and well-being in that it’s essential that you do your best to align yourself with the changes taking place in your life today. You either accept them, or risk being drowned by them. Dealing with change and being human are not always a good mix. Your body is changing, the planet is changing, our food supply is changing and how we interact with each other is changing. Have you stopped to think for a minute if you’re holding on to an outdated software program that you use to deal with change? Consider getting an upgrade so that you can
experience less stress in your life. Do everything that you can to increase your energy levels, as the more energy that you cultivate the better you are able to deal with the inevitability of change in your life. I’ll share a powerful formula with you: energy change-ability, meaning the more energy you have, the more you have to give to others and the more able you are to deal with the stresses that accompany change. Think of a person in your life who is in exceptional physical condition and then about someone who is overweight, out of shape and gets sick all the time – which one better exemplifies the ability to deal with change? Enjoy these quotes and take whatever wisdom you choose from them: When the resistance to change is
greater than the desire to change, nothing happens. However, when the desire to change is greater than the resistance to change, change happens. Nothing happens until something happens. Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever. There is nothing wrong with change, if it’s in the right direction. Life can either be accepted or changed. If it is not accepted, it must be changed. If it cannot be changed, then is must be accepted. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second best time is today.
>>Barnie Kuntze is the owner of Pinacle Health &
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>>Andrea Fleming and Kayleigh
Moser make use of this pool-hall quality table, one of the few items that came to the new centre from the old youth centre. Pool was first played in the 15th century in Europe. Since the early ‘50s, enthusiasts have lobbied to have official Olympic standing. A Facebook group called “Are there one million fans that want billiards to be an Olympic Sport” currently has 71 fans.
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popular board games called Sequence. This game is in heavy rotation at the centre along with UNO. Sequence was created by JAX Ltd. in 1982. There are nine different variations of the game, including a 25th anniversary edition in a briefcase for sale at $70.
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cabinets are fantastic storage compartments. Tons of craft supplies, sports equipment and all of their ‘Snack Shack’ snacks cram into the large space behind the
counters. The area houses a small fridge and microwave as well as a counter with stools. The monthly calendar of activities includes a trip to Bingemans, shopping at Conestoga Mall and a Dance Dance Revolution night this Wednesday. Karyn has a few golden rules for the youth centre space, which patrons readily obey: respect each other and the property; help clean up; and no swearing.
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able to entertain or help patrons with homework. Word processing suites are installed, but between IM, Facebook, YouTube and a host of internet games the kids are getting their online fix here. The units are an assorted mix of “frankencomputers: - donated computers and components all rebuilt by Elmira’s Tim Campbell.
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>>A coat rack stood in the corner and just didn’t work. The Elmira Optimist Club recognized the
need and built and installed these cubbies for kids to put their backpacks and belongings in.
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>>Rock Band is still all the rage
among Elmira youth. Reid Tracey takes the classic guitar-rock pose along with bandmate AJ Michaud on drums playing Chop Suey by System of the Down. Rock Band afficionados can look forward to Rock Band 3 coming out just in time for Christmas. Along with 83 new tracks, a keyboard peripheral is
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few and far between. Partially because of a township policy about artwork at the WMC mixed with the memories of an overabundance of artwork at the last centre, Karyn thinks it’s probabaly a good thing. There are about four motivational plaque-mounted posters including this one entitled Imagination.
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Things aren’t always what they seem Aaron Wilson had a few detours on the road to becoming a Muay Thai instructor
AN ALLROUND WORKOUT Aaron Wilson, whose own Muay Thai training led to a change in his life's direction, will be teaching the martial art in Elmira this fall.
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t first glace, Aaron Wilson looks like the kind of guy that you would not want to meet in a dark alley. Judging by the many tattoos and the menacing muscular physique, most people would want to give him a wide berth. But the Elmira fitness instructor brings life to the age-old saying, don’t judge a book by its cover. Wilson is a gentle giant who keeps his energy strictly for fights that happen within the ring at Pinacle Health and Fitness in Elmira, where he is the instructor for a new self-defense class called Muay Thai. Like most competitive full-contact fighting sports, Muay Thai has a heavy focus on body conditioning. Muay Thai is specifically designed to promote the level of fitness and toughness required for ring competition and training regimens include any number of activities such as running, shadowboxing, rope jumping, body weight resistance exercises, medicine ball exercises, abdominal exercises, and in some cases weight training. Almost all techniques in Muay Thai use the entire body movement, rotating the hip with each kick, punch, elbow and block, making it a high-intensity cardio exercise. “It’s a great workout,” explained Wilson. “It’s great for physical fitness, self defense, to build selfconfidence or at the higher levels, to compete in something like UFC
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(Ultimate Fighting Championship).” Although it disappoints him to say it, Wilson, at 31, is perhaps too old to get into fighting at the championship level now. In his teenage years, he had been heavily involved in exercise and body building when a car accident left his arm shattered and he was forced to refrain from exercising at the age of 17. To fill his newlyacquired free time, Wilson turned to drugs and alcohol. “I got in with the wrong crowd of people and made one bad decision after another. There were some very low points for me, but I didn’t know how to get out of it.” The destructive lifestyle stayed with him for nine years before he was able to break free of the cycle and achieve sobriety. He was working out at his local gym and taking swings at the punching bag one afternoon when a friend took note of his good form and suggested trying out the martial art. He began training at Mas Muay Thai in Cambridge and got hooked.
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“This gives us a little bit of stability back there because we are going to be young on the back end this year,” explained Sugar Kings general manager Keith Stewart. “I like his size, and he’s probably going to see some power play time. He’s a steady guy,
nothing too flashy, but he’s steady back there and a big body. He knows how to play the game.” Creen had three goals and six assists in 30 games last season with the Hurricanes, along with 45 penalty minutes. MacDonald had one assist in only 13 games
with the Kings last year, and 35 penalty minutes. Stewart expects Creen to be a leader in the dressing room, tutoring the Sugar Kings young defensive core this year as well. Stewart said Guelph approached him and showed some interest in the rug-
ged winger MacDonald, who was unhappy with the amount of ice time he received playing with the Kings last season. In a written statement, the Hurricanes recognized Creen as, “a great leader in the dressing room and on the ice.”
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The U12 Woolwich Wolf Pack girls came out the champions in the Woolwich soccer tournament Aug. 7-8. Back row: Brooke Turkalj, Jessica Bowman, Megan Lair, Jenna Schlegel, Melanie Aguiar, Dana Colombo, Samantha Scott, Brooke Hill. Middle row: Rachel Weber, Rachel Martin, Mercedes Weber, Meghan Martin, Marlee Kernick, Taylor Rempel. Front: Megan Chapman, Megan Dalley.
Another tourney win for U15 boys
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’m writing this as dawn is breaking and, quite frankly, I’m starting to believe that my kids aren’t quite normal. You see, they have slept overnight in the tent that they have pitched out in our yard. It’s a sad day indeed. As any parent knows, this is not the kind of behaviour that anyone wishes for their offspring. That’s because a successful overnight camping trip on your lawn indicates that your kids are not seeing the big picture. It says that their decisionmaking capabilities are flawed too – let’s face it; they have chosen, of their own free will, to sleep directly atop several rocks and pointy sticks on the cold, hard ground rather than in their warm beds, which are less than a hundred feet away. They have chosen the annoyance and harassment of mosquitoes over a warm couch, their favourite television shows and easy access to the fridge. Frankly, I don’t know where we went wrong. Typically, the expedition begins with high hopes, along with several tons of provisions, an ailing flashlight and a deck of cards. Chips, cheesies, drinks – my wife and I consume all of these things while playing Crazy Eights under the blankets in the comfort of our bed. It is from here that we hold a silent vigil praying that the kids have the good sense to eject from the tent. Last night, we were expecting a 10 o’clock arrival. That’s a respectable time that indicates that while your kids aren’t exactly Mensa material, they are smart enough to understand that tents should only be considered an emergency measure. But no, my kids roughed it. I thought the howling of the local wolf pack would have been enough to set them straight. God knows that those noble beasts tried. Starting around midnight, they howled and yipped at the tree line just down the hill while my wife and I high-fived
U12 girls take the championship
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BESTING AURORA AGAIN For the second year in a row the Woolwich Boys U15 team won
the Woolwich tournament Aug. 7-8, beating Aurora 2-0 (again defeating Aurora in the finals for the second year). Back row: Lisa Kernick (assistant coach), Alex MacLean, Adam Cook, Tyler Mayberry, Steve Lillico (coach) and Daniel Cockburn. Middle row: Rylan Christiansen, Codi Forrest, Rob Mazzocca, Sebastien Huber, Jake Moggy, Lucas Nosal, Chris Paleshi and Mitchell Reichert. Front: Angus Docherty (goalie). Absent: Mitch Kernick, Joseph Rosales, Jesse Northcott, Devin DeCorte.
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Squad shows their stuff in finals FINISHING UP ON TOP
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The Woolwich 9/10 boys Wal-Mart soccer team won their final game 3-1 Aug. 14 to take home the hardware. Back: Greg Shantz (coach). Middle row: Nick Fast, Jacob Code, Sean Heimpel, Lukas Shantz, Jacob Galbraith, Adam Griffiths, Cade Schaus, Ben Lenaers. Front: Bryce Dettweiler, Ryan Moser. Absent: Marv Schaus.
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Muay Thai: Not just for hardcore training > CONTINUED FROM PG. 16 “Muay Thai gave me something else to live for at that time,” he explained. “I couldn’t be a good fighter in the condition I was in, so I needed to quit.” And it wasn’t an easy path for the nowcompetitively trained athlete. “When I first started in the ring I got beaten up for the way I looked,” he explained. “People would hit extra hard because they thought since I was big and I had tattoos that I was going to be a good fighter, but I wasn’t.” Now he has been sober for four years and has spent much of that time focusing his energy on training and honing his technique. The class he instructs has caught the interest of about a dozen people who come to the gym each week to practice their fighting. “People think you have to be hard as nails to do something like this, but you don’t. It’s a fun workout. I can’t stress enough that this is not about going out and beating people up,” he said. “You should never use this outside the ring unless you have to. But it’s a great outlet for people who like the
feeling of fighting. It’s much better to get that energy out here rather than on the streets or at home.” In addition to teaching at Pinacle, Wilson works part-time as a line cook at an Elmira restaurant and parttime as a dietary aid at Leisureworld in Elmira, serving meals to the elderly. “People are often hesitant when they see me walking around the halls at Leisureworld. I know I look a bit unapproachable, but once they get to know me, we become friends. I think my experiences have allowed me to be more appreciative of what life has to offer. Getting to work with different types of people at the gym and at Leisureworld makes me feel really fortunate. ” The self-defense classes are open to people of all fitness levels and the level of intensity is a choice made by the participant. Classes are being offered at Pinacle free of charge on Monday and Friday evenings until October, when a registration-based class will begin. If interested in joining the class, simply stop by the front desk and ask for further details or call 519-669-9122.
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RYAN VS. RYAN Ryan Moser (left) and Ryan Parrott battle for the ball during the 9/10 boys houseleague soccer final Aug. 14 at St. Teresa school in Elmira. The Wal-Mart squad (dark jerseys) beat Raphael's Pizza 3-1.
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Jeanne Renault Golf Classic raised $14,000 James Jackson
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ore than 100 golfers who took to the links at the Conestoga Country Club last week raised $14,000 for family violence prevention programs. It was the 16th annual outing for the Jeanne Renault Golf Classic organized by Woolwich Community Services. “It was a really, really, really great turnout,” said LeighAnne Quinn, community resource coordinator at WCS. “The weather cooperated with us, all the golfers had an awesome time, and everything went great.” The tournament commemorates the work of Elmira resident Jeanne Renault, who was instrumental in organizing the family violence prevention program. Held Aug. 12, the tournament raised money through registration fees, a raffle and several other contests, such as a putting contest and a longest drive competition. The money will
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Tom Schuett from RBC Dominion Securities, the sponsors for the $10,000 hole-in-one challenge, take part in the Jeanne Renault Golf Classic.
be used to provide educational programs to school students aimed at providing healthy dating and relationship tips, and to provide support to victims of family violence. “It’s all about conflict resolution, bullying, and those sorts of things,” explained Quinn. “The key is to get into schools and talk to youth and children at their influential stage.” The tournament also gave away $9,500 worth of prizes to
golfers, including two hot-air balloon rides, and a new Blackberry Bold. RBC and RBC Dominion Securities sponsored several hole-in-one contests as well, including one for $10,000 and another for a trip to Maui. “But nobody won,” Quinn said with a laugh. “Maybe next year.” The 2011 Jeanne Renault Golf Classic will be held on Aug. 11 at the Conestoga Country Club.
AN EYE ON THE PRIZE Lorna VanderPloeg eyes up her shot at the $10,000 hole-in-one challenge of the 16th annual Jeanne Renault Golf Classic Aug. 12 iat the Conestoga Country Club.
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TAKING UP THE CHALLENGE Winding up to throw one of the first pitches of the tournament is Rhonda Tucker (right) from the Chill n’ Grill team. Up to bat is teammate Julie Fraser-Heipel (left). The team faced Melissa Tusch-Kelterborn (far right) and her team, the Shockers, in their first match but lost 12-9.
GETTING ORGANIZED The Wellesley Lions Club geared up for the weekend-long Don Green Memorial Ball Tournament on the evening of Aug. 13 at the ball diamonds beside the Wellesley Community Centre. There to kick off the event were committee members Dale Roe, Bob Reid, Darrell Kirby, Greg Jantzi, Cindy Kirby, Grace Neeb, Bruce Shantz, Viki Yusim and Susan Reid.
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Woolwich Youth Soccer Club is a non-profit organization providing youth the opportunity to play soccer at a variety of playing levels based on the OSA pyramid of play. Woolwich Youth Soccer had over 1000 youth registrations for the 2010 Outdoor season.
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> Secretary/Health Assistant. Local Chiropractic Office is seeking a parttime (approx. 20 - 25 hrs/ week) individual to provide administrative support for maternity leave. Some evenings are required. The candidate will need strong administrative experience, typing and intermediate computer knowledge. Great organizational and
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NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday September 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Township Council Chambers 24 Church Street West, Elmira Regarding the following Applications Wilbert Martin – Zone Change Application 7/2010 Patricia Davies-Flacco – Zone Change 8/2010 Take Notice that in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, the Township of Woolwich has received complete applications for the above noted Zone Change applications for proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments as detailed below. Please be advised that Notice of a Complete Application does not indicate whether the municipality is in support of, or in opposition to the proposals. That determination will be made at a later date.
The purpose of the application is to amend the Agricultural zoning with a site-specific amendment through a Temporary Use By-law, to allow a mobile home to be located on the property for a ten year period to function as a garden suite. The mobile home would be located within the cluster of existing farm buildings.
This property is also subject to Zone Change Application 14/2008 for a proposed rezoning to permit an extraction operation. Opportunity The Township of Woolwich will hold a for a garden suite / mobile home is Public Meeting, under Section 34 of the permitted under the Interim Control ByPlanning Act, to consider the following law requirements. Zone Change application. No decisions will be made at this meeting; its purpose Patricia Davies-Flacco – Zone Change is to provide additional information to 8/2010 the public and agencies and to receive comments and information from them. Wilbert Martin – Zone Change 7/2010
The Township has received a Zone Change application from Patricia Davies-Flacco for a 1.5 hectare property located at 9 Kraft Drive and described as German Company Tract Part Lot 71 in the Township of Woolwich (see Map 2). The property is designated Rural Land Use and Restricted Land Use Area in the Township’s Official Plan and is zoned Agricultural (A) with site specific provisions permitting a garden suite /mobile home which is up for renewal.
The Township has received a Zone Change application from Wilbert Martin for the property located at 1425 Letson Drive and described as German Company Tract Part Lot 75 (see Map 1). The property is designated Rural Land Use and Restricted Land Use in the Township Official Plan and is zoned Agricultural (A). The 12.3 hectare property contains a single family The purpose of the application is to dwelling and dairy operation.
extend the Temporary Use By-law for an additional three-year period to allow the garden suite to remain on the property. The garden suite is currently occupied by the applicant’s mother-in-law.
APPEALS:
comments received on or before September 7, 2010 (Note that this date is before the public meeting) will be included in a report prepared by Engineering and Planning Services and presented at the Public Meeting. Any comments received after the Public Meeting, but prior to Council making a decision on the applications, will also be considered.
Zoning Amendment If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Council of the Township of Woolwich in respect of the proposed zoning by-laws does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Township of Woolwich before the proposed zoning by-law amendments are passed:
The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 519-6696005 or 519-664-2613 ext. 6005.
a) the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Woolwich to the Ontario Municipal Board; and b) the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
MORE INFORMATION: The public may view planning documents and background material relating to this application at the Township of Woolwich, Engineering and Planning Services Department between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on the Township website at www.woolwich.ca.
Please Note:
NOTIFICATION: If you wish to be notified of additional Township public meetings or Township staff reports regarding these applications you must make a written request to Engineering and Planning Services at the Township of Woolwich at the address shown at the top of this page. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can express your concerns/comments about the proposed change in writing to the Township of Woolwich. Any
Questions or written submissions may be directed to: Township of Woolwich Engineering and Planning Services Department Box 158 24 Church Street West Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z6 Telephone: 519-669-1647 / 519-6642613 Dated at the Township of Woolwich this 21st day of August, 2010.
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TENDER ADVERTISEMENT GLASGOW STREET SOUTH BRIDGE REHABILITATION TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH TENDER NO. 2010-20 Sealed Tenders, clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the Owner, at 24 Church Street West, Elmira, ON, N3B 2Z6, Finance Department, Main Floor, until 12:00 Noon, Local Time, on: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Plans, Specifications, and Tender Forms may be obtained at the office of Gamsby and Mannerow Limited, 650 Woodlawn Road West, Block C, Unit 2 in Guelph starting Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 12:00 Noon for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 (including HST) per set, made payable to Gamsby and Mannerow Limited.
For the rehabilitation of the Glasgow Street South Bridge over the Conestogo River on Township Road 44. The tenders will be opened publicly the same day immediately after closing in the Council Chambers, 24 Church Street West, Elmira, Ontario.
A tender deposit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total tendered price shall accompany all tenders, in the form of a certified cheque or bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond The following major item bridge work is involved: and a 100% Labour and Materials Payment Bond Removal and replacement of entire existing for the total value of the contract. transverse laminate wood deck, removal and replacement of isolated steel stringers, The lowest or any tender will not necessarily miscellaneous structural repairs, waterproofing be accepted. Construction is anticipated to and surfacing bridge deck with double layer surface commence by September 27, 2010. treatment.
For further information contact: OWNER Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Attention: Rod Kruger C.E.T., A.M.C.T. Manager of Engineering Operations Email: rkruger@woolwich.ca Tel: 519-669-6029 Fax: 519-669-4669 CONSULTING ENGINEER Gamsby and Mannerow Limited 145 Thames Road West, Unit 4 Exeter, ON N0M 1S3 Attention: Bradley C. Bunke, P.Eng. Project Manager Email: bbunke@gamsby.com Tel: 519-235-2539 Fax: 519-235-2551
How Google is a lot like God? Q. A.
Not to be sacrilegious, but in what sense is Google godlike?
Google can’t love or create or forgive but it can lay claim to being omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent, argues Sally Adee in IEEE Spectrum magazine. Omnipresent? There’s Gmail, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Google Earth, Google Mars, Google Apps. “They’re all everywhere, all the time.” So check. Omniscient? The eponymous Google engine is perhaps as close to a complete index of the sum total of human knowledge as has ever existed. Check again. Omnipotence is a tougher one, though Google could annoy you in myriad ways, such as frustrating your flailing attempt to find out where the hypoglossus muscle is. Gmail could gobble up your feverish love letters, maps could send you down an endless series of side streets long ago blocked by freeways and housing developments. “Then off you go to the howling wastelands of Yahoo Search and MapQuest!”
Strange But True Bill & Rich Sones In the beginning (1969) was Arpanet, the predecessor of the Internet, culminating in Google in 1998. The average number of web searches per Internet user is 70 per month, 2 out of 3 of them via Google. The online “faithful” include 478 million speakers of English, 384 million Chinese, 137 million Spanish, 96 million Japanese ..., numbering more than 1.7 billion, a quarter of the world’s population! (Science Illustrated Magazine).
Q.
What was the biggest publishing mistake with the classic Herman Melville novel “Moby Dick,” about a ship captain’s fatal obsession with a great white whale?
A.
As Benet’s Readers’ Encyclopedia and other literary references attest, the original 1851 name of the novel and whale was hyphenated
“Moby-Dick,” says Mark Davidson in Right, Wrong, and Risky. Moreover, the original source (of literary and other titles) determines correctness, declared “Copy Editor” (June-July 2001), a newsletter for the publishing profession. Today, the “incorrect” “Moby Dick” appears in the “Random House Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary” and also in the title and text of the novel published by the Random House Modern Library. That’s a whale of a blunder that history has perpetuated.
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How long can a person survive exposed to the vacuum of space?
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Sadly, scientists know this rather precisely because in 1971 three Soviet cosmonauts died when a faulty valve caused their Soyuz 11 capsule to depressurize shortly before reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere. The cabin pressure dropped to zero for nearly 12 minutes, killing the crew within 30-40 seconds. “You need both oxygen and air pressure to deliver oxygen to the brain,” former space shuttle crew
surgeon Jonathan Clark explained to Valerie Jamieson of New Scientist magazine. Briefer spells in a vacuum aren’t always deadly, as when a 1966 NASA technician testing a space suit in a vacuum chamber experienced a pressure drop typical of a 36,500metre altitude (22.7 miles). He passed out after 12-15 seconds, as saliva “boiled” off his tongue. He regained consciousness within 27 seconds after the chamber was repressurized, suffering no adverse health effects. When external pressure drops, gas bubbles form in the blood, damaging the lungs within minutes and the nervous system within hours due to the blood losing nitrogen. A sudden pressure reduction can cause trapped air to explode the lungs within seconds. Concludes Clark, “It is possible to survive near-vacuum for up to a minute but only if you adopt a gentler approach and have intensive medical care standing by.”
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This attractive home is 1393sqft. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, lg eat-in kit, LR walk out to deck, roomy master w-walk in closet, very lg RR, garage, double drive. Partly finished bsmt w/3 pc bath rough-in. MLS. Call Paul direct.
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9 ANITA DR., ST. CLEMENTS Gorgeous executive home on a quiet street in the small town of St. Clements. Main floor laundry, three fireplaces, master ensuite, workshop, in-ground irrigation system. Immaculately landscaped lot (.42 acre) with great street appeal. 700 sq. ft. Nanny/ In-Law suite. Minutes to North Waterloo.
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32 ROBIN DR., ELMIRA Beautiful brick bungalow located in desirable "Birdland" neighbourhood. Walking distance to all schools and new Rec Centre. This well maintained home is on a large lot, has beautiful mature maples, and a parklike backyard setting, with a lovely stone patio. Numerous updates including bathrooms, some windows, and roof. Come out and see this neat and tidy house, you'll want to move to beautiful small town Elmira. "A Great Buy"
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3 bedroom country bungalow with high speed internet available open concept. Master ensuite, main floor laundry, large 2 car garage, new ready to move in. Hobby shop allowed. $319,900 MLS
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4 acre country property with 5 bedroom, 2 bath home. Kitchen and dining room, family room, rec room, two car garage. Lots of area to entertain both inside and out. Camp fire site in the woods. Large garden and much more $459,900 MLS
LINWOOD Plenty of living space in this century home located in the downtown core of Linwood. Close to school, church, ball diamond and the new Community Centre. Presently a four plex. A very unique property with potential development possiblities or easily converted back to a single family dwelling. Rare find!
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Erratic weather calls for water conservation, says GRCA Katie Edmonds
T
opsy-turvy summer weather has meant lower water levels in some of the area’s lakes and rivers. So much so, that the Grand River Conservation Authority wants us to turn off the sprinklers, turn off the tap while brushing our teeth, and to take showers instead of baths in an effort to conserve. Specifically, water users in the Upper Nith River area are being asked to keep an eye on water use after a drop in river flows in recent weeks. Rainfall has var-
ied greatly across the Grand River watershed this summer. Some areas have been drenched, while others, such as the Upper Nith, including the section of the river upstream of New Hamburg in the townships of Wilmot, Wellesley and Perth East, have had below-normal rainfall in the past month. “Water is taken from that area by the municipal system, so we want to make sure that we are conserving whenever we can, especially when the weather is so unpredictable,” said GRCA spokesman Dave
Schultz. As a result of the fluctuation, the Grand River Low Water Response Team has declared that the Upper Nith is in a “level one” condition. That means that major water users are asked to cut consumption by 10 per cent. “Typically in the summer, the majority of water usage is outside – sprinkling our lawns, watering our gardens, and playing in the water to keep cool,” said Schultz. “By abiding by the Outdoor Water Use Bylaw and only watering the lawn once per
week, we can keep some of our consumption under control.” The bylaw is part of Waterloo Region’s conservation program and is in place every year between May 31 and Sept. 30. Major water users hold permits to take water issued by the provincial Ministry of the Environment. In the Upper Nith there are 14 permits, including seven held by the Region of Waterloo for its municipal drinking water systems. Other permits are held by agricultural irrigators, commercial and industrial opera-
tors. “Low water levels can have an affect on a great number of things. We want to protect all the fish and insects that live in the rivers,” explained Schultz. “People don’t need to make extraordinary changes to their lifestyle, just get in the habit of doing things that you should be doing anyways.” The Low Water Response Team is also monitoring flows in two other watercourses in the central part of the watershed. Levels have dropped in Mill Creek, which flows from
Guelph to Cambridge, and the Eramosa River, also in the Guelph area, but not to the point where level one declarations are required. More information on the Low Water Response Program is available on the GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca. The “Low Water Response” section contains information on current conditions and how the program operates as well as tips on water conservation. Information on river flows and rainfall can be found in the “River Data” section of the website.
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Willis Martin
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DECORATING
519-638-2699
ENTERTAINMENT
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WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI
SINCE 1961
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ST. JACOBS
GLASS SYSTEMS INC.
Specializing in Paint & Wallcoverings For all your home decorating needs
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1-800-CARSTAR
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519.669.8330
ORTLIEB CRANE & Equipment Ltd.
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101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2
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AUTOMOTIVE
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PAINTING
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For more information call:
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519.846.5427 FAX: 519.846.5134
63 Arthur Street S., Unit 3, Elmira, ON, N3B 2M6
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.
Various sizes & rates
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24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi
ELMIRA
519-669-3652
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Vehicle Lettering
Mobile
Septic Tank Cleaning
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BILL SCHENKEL
519-669-9081
BIKE REPAIR
SOIL LOCNEW ATI ON
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• Roll Off Containers • Curbside Garbage Removal • Registered Hauler for OTS Tire Program • Total Trash Removal of • Apartments, Estates, Insurance, Residential sites • Locally owned and operated since 2001 P.O. BOX 111 Breslau, On. N0B 1M0 goldendisposal@bellnet.ca
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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
OBITUARY
Usick, Ruth (Mrs. Stan) Went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at her home. Ruth (Boyko) Usick age 76 years of Elmira. Beloved wife of Stan Usick for 56 years. Dear mother of the late Val Ferguson (April 2008). Loving and energetic granny of Annastasia “Tasha” and K.J. Ferguson. Daughter of Margaret Boyko and the late Michael Boyko. Sister and sister-in-law of Inez Stewart, Don and Mickie Boyko, Eleanor Vanderwater, Marion Boyko, Sherion and Larry Chemerika. Predeceased by her brother Rudy, brother-inlaw Van Vanderwater. A memorial service to celebrate Ruth’s life and faith will be held at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 3 p.m. with Pastor Dan Allen officiating. Interment has taken place in Elmira Union Cemetery.
“A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME”
Kleensweep Carpet Care
West Montrose, ON
T. 519.669.2033
Cell: 519.581.7868
Truck & Trailer Maintenance
In Ruth’s memory, in lieu of flowers, donations to a Trust Fund for Tasha and K.J. would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy and may be obtained by calling the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira (519-669-2207) or by contacting Bank of Montreal, Elmira Branch (Account #3055-8632-493). www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com
Cardlock Fuel Management
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Morden, Shawn Kenneth Died suddenly in a tragic car accident, early on August 10th, 2010, at the age of 31. Beloved youngest son of Denise and the late Garry Morden. Lovingly remembered by his brother (and his sister-in-law) Jason and Amy Morden. Uncle Shawner will be sadly missed by his niece Lindsay Morden. Beloved grandson of Edwin and Joyce Morden. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles and their families; Anne and Trevor Tims (Lauren and Erin), Cheryl and Gord Dunn (Ken and his wife Leah, Andrea and Michael), Brian and Debbie Dunn (Becky and her husband Christian Kastor and Nathan). Friends were received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., north of Maple Ave., Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Monday August 16th, from 2-4 & 6-9 pm. Cremation has taken place. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. In memory contributions to the Georgetown Hospital or the Credit Valley Hospital would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com Shawn, you have touched so many lives and are deeply loved by all of those who knew you. You will live in our hearts forever.
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MILLWRIGHTS LTD.
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P.O. BOX 247, ROUTE 1, ELMIRA
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11 HENRY ST. - UNIT 9, ST. JACOBS
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Florence M. – Peacefully in her sleep at the A.R. Goudie Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at the age of 87 years. Local relatives are her son Robert Eckert and his wife Sue of St. Jacobs.
of 76. Local relatives are her sister Lorraine Mond and her husband Larrie of Heidelberg.
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Shirley Elaine – With heavy hearts the family announces the unexpected passing of Shirley Elaine Oehm of Kitchener at St. Mary’s Hospital in her 85th year. Local relatives are her daughter Janis Faye Shantz and her husband John of Elmira.
> GOODWIN, Vivian (nee Sachs) – Vivian passed away peacefully, at Freeport Health Centre on Friday, August 13, 2010, at the age
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AUGUST 22 > Family Fest 2010. Food, face painting, rides, 3-6 p.m., free admission. Koinonia Christian Fellowship, 850 Sawmill Rd., Bloomingdale. 519-744-7447.
AUGUST 23
Home: 519.747.4388
Individual life insurance, mortgage insurance, business insurance, employee benefits programs, critical illness insurance, disability coverage,
RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, LIFs and Annuities. Suite 800, 101 Frederick St., Kitchener
for upcoming sessions. For more information, call Cara at the Alzheimer Society of K-W 519742-1422 or Lorraine at Woolwich Community Health Centre 519664-3794.
SEPTEMBER 10
> H.U.G.S. Program 9:15-11:45 > Community Corn Roast & Car a.m. For parents and their children Show, 5-7 p.m. at Leisureworld Elmira. Proceeds from the corn roast to Woolwich Hospice. Everyone welcome – please call ahead if you are bringing your classic car to park as space is limited. 519-669-5777, ext. 1008.
(0-5 yr). Topic: Life with a new baby. Waterloo Region Public Health nurse to present. Woolwich Community Health Centre, 519664-3794.
SEPTEMBER 15
> St. Paul’s Lutheran Church invites > Wellesley Caregiver Education children ages 3-14 to Planet Zoom Vacation Bible School, where bold BEE-lievers zip, zap and zoom for Jesus. Planet Zoom will be held Aug. 23-27 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. each evening at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 27 Mill St., Elmira. Admission is free. For more information please call 519-669-2593.
AUGUST 25 > Community Meeting – You are
invited to join the fight to stop the proposed Elmira Bio-Waste Dump and the negative effects it will have on Elmira. Your opinion matters; 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Community Centre Room, Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave., S., Elmira.
and Support Group meets from 1011 a.m. at the Wellesley Township Community Health Centre. Are caring for a frail or elderly family member? Are you looking for information and resources that are available to you in your caregiving? Call Lorraine at 519664-3794 for information on this new group.
SEPTEMBER 16 > Woolwich Caregiver Group 10-
11:15 a.m. at the Health Centre in St. Jacobs. This caregiver session is open to caregivers of family members who are ill or elderly. There is opportunity to give and receive support in an informal setting with others who are on a similar journey. Call Lorraine at 519-664-3794.
For parents and their children (0-5 SEPTEMBER 19 yr). Topic: How much is too much? Is children’s involvement in too many > Hungryman’s Breakfast 8:30 extra curricular activities a cause of a.m. – 1 p.m. Presented by Elmira anxiety? Woolwich Community Health Legion and BMO Bank of Montreal. All you can eat, Elmira Legion, 11 Centre, 519-664-3794. First St. E. Elmira. Proceeds to AUGUST 29 Kids Help Phone. Park bandstand, Elmira.
Bus: 519.895.2044 ext. 217
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> Paul Weber - 7 p.m., free, Gore
NANCY KOEBEL
FREE CONSULTATION Bus.:519.669.2632
3435 Broadway St. Hawkesville
> H.U.G.S. Program 9:15-11:45 a.m.
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DENTURE Allen Morrison Insurance Inc.
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SEPTEMBER 7 > Caregiver Coffee Hour 10-11:30
a.m. at Chateau Gardens in the activity room. Anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimers disease or related dementia is invited to attend this group. There will be opportunity to connect with other caregivers and to choose topics
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SEPTEMBER 22 > Nutritious, Delicious, Family
Friendly Cooking – Do you find it challenging to find the time to make healthy meals? This free sixweek course begins Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. and is tailored to parents who want to learn how to plan and cook healthy, quick meals for their family. Each session will include a cooking demo and taste tasting! Call 519664-3794 for more information.
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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, **, †, ±, ‡, § Midnight Madness Event offers apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased on August 24, 2010 from participating retailers. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating retailer for complete details and conditions. •$25,999 Purchase Price applies to 2010 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR) only and includes $8,250 Consumer Cash Discount and $500 Dealer Performance Cash. $19,999 Purchase Price applies to 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (24F) only and includes $8,000 Consumer Cash Discount. $19,999 Purchase Price applies to 2010 Dodge Journey SE Canada Value Package (22F) only and includes $1,250 Consumer Cash Discount. See participating retailer for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,400), air tax, tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on most new 2009/2010 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-retailer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your retailer for complete details. **Dealer Performance Cash Discounts are offered on 2010 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 and are manufacturer-to-retailer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. See your retailer for complete details. †0% purchase financing for 36 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Financing Services and GMAC on most 2010 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models, except Challenger, Caliber Canada Value Package and SE Plus, Grand Caravan Canada Value Package and Cargo Van, Sprinter and Ram Chassis Cab. Examples: 2010 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR)/2010 Dodge Journey SE Canada Value Package (22F) with a Purchase Price of $25,999/$19,999 financed at 0% for 36 months equals monthly payments of $722.19/$555.52; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $25,999/$19,999. Pricing includes freight ($1,400), air tax, tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. ±Variable Prime Rate financing up to 84 months is offered on approved credit on most new 2010 vehicles to qualified retail customers through TD Financing Services and Royal Bank of Canada. Bi-weekly payments shown are based on 84 month terms. Variable rate shown is based on TD and RBC Prime Rate and fluctuates accordingly. Payments and financing term may increase or decrease with rate fluctuations. RBC offer not open to Quebec retailers. TD offer is not open to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Some conditions apply. See participating retailer for complete details. ‡Additional $8 bi-weekly payment based on financing a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE with Stow ’N Go ® at 2.75% Variable Prime Rate over 84 months on approved credit through TD Financing Services or Royal Bank of Canada, compared to financing a 2010 Grand Caravan Canada Value Package at an average standard bank rate over 84 months. §2010 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Laramie/2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT/2010 Dodge Journey R/T shown have a higher price than the 2010 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4/2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2010 Dodge Journey SE Canada Value Package advertised. See your retailer or go to www.dodge.ca for complete details. °Based on calendar year market share gain. ^Based on January through December 2009 R.L. Polk sales total registrations. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
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