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Growth in Woolwich, Wellesley outstrip averages at regional and national levels
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Replaced with a bronze statue at cenotaph, 90-yearold original has been restored and will find home at WMC Steve Kannon
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fter almost nine decades of service, the soldier that once adorned the cenotaph in Elmira has found a much more comfortable home for his retirement: indoors at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.
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lodged in an office at the WMC, the restored statue will eventually be moved to permanent spot.
While the exact location is still under discussion, the marble statue has been restored to its former glory after suffering a multitude of injuries over the years. It could be seen this week standing by an office window near the entrance to the facility.
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ellesley and Woolwich townships experienced considerable growth between 2006 and 2011, according to the latest Census numbers released last week by Statistics Canada. Woolwich saw a 17.7 per cent increase in population as nearly 3,500 more people moved to the township, bringing the total population up to 23,145. In Wellesley, population grew by 9.4 per cent, with almost 1,000 new residents bringing the total to 10,713. The growth rates in both townships were significantly higher than Waterloo Region
Removed from his perch in late 2009 and eventually replaced with a bronze replica, the soldier was put into the hands of craftsmen at The Stone Centre to undergo extensive repairs. Vandalized over the years and subject to a sometimes harsh environment – includ-
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as a whole, which saw its population grow by 6.1 per cent to 507,096 over that same fiveyear period. Across Canada, population grew by 5.9 per cent and the national population now sits at 33,476,688. “We were certainly aware that we were growing at a very robust rate, so this doesn’t come as any surprise,” said Dan Kennaley, director of engineering and planning in Woolwich, who added that the growth in population substantiates the township’s investment in capital projects such as the Woolwich
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RECOGNIZED BY PEERS Keith Snider and his crew at St. Jacobs Country Gardens won a Landscape Ontario Award for “best construction of a water feature.” He’s directing more of his energies into the landscaping side of the business.
St. Jacobs nursery wins Landscape Ontario award Colin Dewar
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t. Jacobs Country Gardens and Landscape Nursery has built a reputation as an industry leader in water features by winning a prestigious Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence. Owners Keith and Sandy Snider last month accepted the award for “best construction of a water feature” for a project they built with their crew over the summer of 2010. They took a totally functional swimming pool and turned it into a reflecting pond. The water feature is located at the house of Keith Gummow and Loys Ligate in Conestogo. The couple had searched extensively for a landscaper willing to take on the project and could not find anyone until they met with the Sniders. “I had other landscapers tell me they thought I was nuts for tackling the project because of all the things that could go wrong with it but I just did it one step at a time making sure everything worked and was properly set before I moved
WATER WONDER The winning entry was the company’s tranformation of a pool at a Conestogo home into a reflecting pond that allows the owners to sit surrounded by water. onto the next one,” said Keith Snider. The landscapers had to reconfigure everything, adding extra walls, building piers, stepping stones and platforms so chairs could be placed in the middle of the feature, allowing the owners to lounge outdoors surrounded by water. Like a swimming pool, one end is shallow and the other deep, but the deep end is fed by three small waterfalls. “We wanted it to be formal and symmetrical we did a lot of work hiding all the pumps with angled corners. The pond uses recycled water and no chemicals are needed,” said Keith, who worked with Li-
gate on the final design that originally was planned to be a Japanese-style pond with a bridge and walkway but that quickly turned into the more modern and sleek design. This was the first time the company had attempted a water feature of this scale and magnitude, but the Sniders are not surprised it was an award winner. “It was so different and creative, we thought it would win an award,” said Sandy. The Sniders got the nod at the Jan. 10 Landscape Ontario award ceremony, which is like the Oscars for land-
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>> No changes to school start times
STAY ALERT Karen Berlet
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t around 6 p.m. on Feb. 11, the nearly 300 people in Karen Berlet’s email contact list received a troubling message. The email said that her and her family had been mugged while on vacation in Madrid, Spain and that their wallets and all of their money had been stolen. The email went on to say that they needed nearly $2,000 within 12 hours so they could settle their hotel bill and make their flight home. Except none of it really happened. Berlet’s email account with Rogers had been hacked. “We were at friend’s for dinner Saturday, and my husband looked at his Blackberry and said ‘you sent me an email’ and I said ‘no I didn’t,’” Berlet
explained. After looking at the email and its strange wording, Berlet realized that she had been the victim of an email scam. She deleted the message, but soon calls and text messages came rolling in from concerned friends and family. She quickly sent an email to her closest contacts to inform them of the fraudulent email and that the family was safe, then contacted Rogers to have the situation resolved. The Rogers technical support worker told her to go into her email settings and change her password and password hints to stop the hackers from gaining access, but when she returned home she discovered yet another headache: the hackers had wiped her contact list and her email inbox clean, and she spent
hours rebuilding the list from the contacts in her phone. It was around that time that she also noticed her signature at the end of the email, which contained her name and phone number, had been changed so that the last four digits of the number were different from her real phone number, which she figures was in case someone tried to call and confirm if the email was true. The email was also setup to forward all responses to a different email, this one a Yahoo account that spelled her last name with an extra t at the end. The Heidelberg resident said she still has no idea how the hackers gained access to her account, though the Rogers support staff said it likely was through a Microsoft Outlook email
account, which Berlet had tried to set up a few days earlier and is more susceptible to attack. She also didn’t bother to go to police because she didn’t think they would have the time to look into every single case of email fraud that comes across their desk. Rogers encourages their customers to be wary of unfamiliar emails and suspicious looking links, and to ensure that you log out of public computers and not share your password with anyone. They also suggest anyone who has had their account hacked to contact them, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. “We do take security very seriously and our systems are continuously being updated and include the best
> SEE HACKED ON PG. 04
Lions Club bring back the Eighties with themed dance Colin Dewar “We can dance if we want to We can leave your friends behind. ‘Cause your friends don’t dance and if they don’t dance, Well they’re no friends of mine.”
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he 1980s are making an appearance in Elmira next weekend when the Woolwich Community Lions Club hosts “A Blast from the Past ’80s Dance” at Lions Hall on Feb. 25. All those who reminisce about the days of hair bands and neon-coloured
legwarmers will get a chance to gyrate across the dance floor showing off their best Moonwalk, Worm or Safety Dance. “We have held other events over the years with bands like Moonshine to Shania Twin and it has always been different every
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year. This year we thought ‘why not have an ’80s dance party?’, because that sounds like good fun,” said Denise Witmer, co-chair of the dance event. The club is holding the dance to help raise funds
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After some detailed studies and a great deal of discussion about changing the start times of schools in Waterloo Region, both school boards have opted to do absolutely nothing. That suits Harold Paisley just fine. The Woolwich/Wellesley trustee on the Waterloo Region District School Board voted against the changes, which would have seen elementary classes start as early as 8 a.m. and high school as late as 9:30 a.m. The goal was to save money on busing costs by staggering start times, producing savings of $1.3 million for the WRDSB and $1 million for the Catholic board. Already concerned about young kids walking to school or waiting for buses in the dark during the dead of winter if classes started at 8 p.m., Paisley was also swayed by high school students who worried about their after-school jobs and other activities if classes started later and ran later into the afternoon. “People were getting pretty agitated. I’m glad that’s off the table,” he said Tuesday, after voting on the issue Monday night. “Leaving the status quo is the best decision for the many.”
>> Albrecht’s Bill C-300 passes The House of Commons this week passed at second reading Bill C-300, an Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention, tabled last September by Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht. The vote was 285 in favour and three opposed. Bill C-300 will require the federal government to recognize suicide as a public health issue, provide guidelines to improve public awareness of suicide, disseminate information about suicide and suicide prevention, make available to the public statistics about suicide and related risk factors, promote collaboration and knowledge exchange across Canada, define best practices for the prevention of suicide, promote the use of evidence-based practices for the prevention of suicide and report back to Parliament at defined intervals regarding its progress. Albrecht said he remains hopeful that the next stage, study by committee, will be concluded without delay. “I say promptly, because lives are lost with every delay. C300 was last debated last Thursday (Feb. 9). Since then, there have likely been 5,000 suicide attempts, 600 Emergency Room visits, 250 hospitalizations, and 50 deaths – all due to suicide – most of them preventable.”
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Driver loses control, strikes man in driveway of St. Clements home Kitchener woman driving a 2003 Ford Focus lost control of her vehicle on Arthur Street and Sawmill Road, hitting the guardrail twice. The vehicle sustained severe damage. A 53-year-old female passenger had minor injuries. No charges were laid.
>>6:30 PM | An off-duty OPP
officer witnessed a 55-yearold Elmira man operating a Dodge drive off the road into a ditch at the intersection of Listowel and Three Bridges road. The man was charged with ‘impaired driving’ and driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in his blood. Damage to the vehicle was moderate.
the vehicle sustained severe damage. No charges were laid and no injuries were reported.
>>11:30 AM | Two snowmobiles
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and a trailer were stolen from a farm in Bloomingdale. The snowmobiles were a black 2008 Polaris and a yellow 2008 Ski-Doo TNT. The trailer was an enclosed Triton model. Suspects were seen leaving the scene in a light-coloured Chevy Blazer or GMC Jimmy. Police are
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>>3:00 PM | A 64-year-old
Elmira man driving a 2001 Chevy cavalier on Church Street near Arthur Street in Elmira had a medical incident and crossed the median before hitting a red 2011 Chevrolet driven by a 48-year-old Elmira woman and a 2002 dodge operated by a 48-year-old Wallenstein woman. The two female drivers did not report any injuries. The Elmira man was taken to hospital.
>>9:10 PM | A 2006 Ford pickup operated by a 25-yearold Waterloo man lost control due to icy road conditions on Eby Street, subsequently striking a retaining wall. No injuries were reported and no charges were laid. The vehicle sustained moderate damage.
>>11:50 PM | A 16-year-old Waterloo woman operating a 2003 Dodge van lost control of the vehicle on the icy road and slide into a ditch, hitting a hydro pole and destroying the vehicle. No charges were laid. A 13-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries.
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>>8:15 AM | A 47-year-old Orangeville woman driving a 2010 Dodge was attempting to make a right turn onto Katherine Street near Sawmill Road south of Winterbourne when a 42-year-old man driving a 2001 Nissan pulled up next to her on the paved shoulder and struck her vehicle. Minor damages were sustained to both vehicles and no charges were laid.
>>10:30 AM | A Woolwich Township snowplow hit a hydro pole while reversing on Wyatt Street near Hampton Street in Elmira. The 37-year-old operator was not charged. No damage to the plow was recorded, but the hydro pole had to be replaced
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Region shows appreciation for crossing guards Colin Dewar
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ou may not know Lorna Melitzer, but if you have ever driven through downtown Elmira in the morning or afternoon chances are you have seen her standing at the corner of Arthur and Church streets. Melitzer is a crossing guard and has been at her post for the last four years. “It is a great way to help out in the community and I really enjoy meeting all the people especially the kids,” said Melitzer. “It is good to know that I am making a difference and helping out the 20 children I see daily cross these busy streets safely.” On Feb. 15 the Waterloo Region District School Board and Waterloo Catholic District School Board, along with Waterloo Public Health, celebrated crossing guard appreciation day. “We are celebrating the over 200 men and women that act as crossing guards in the Waterloo Region and work faithfully in all kinds of weather as they make sure our children walk safely to school,” said Ruth Dyck, a Public Health nurse who works with the Active and Safe Routes to School Work-
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STOP TO SAY THANKS Lorna Melitzer is a familiar face at her crossing guard post at the corner of Arthur and Church streets in Elmira. On Feb. 15 the Region recognized the work that Melitzer and her colleagues do each day by celebrating crossing guard appreciation day. group. “It is not their favorite time of year to be outside standing at street corners waiting to help children across the street, but they do it day in and day out and we are appreciative of their work. They are there whether it is windy, snowing or raining they are faithfully working for our children’s safety.” Melitzer said she does not mind the weather and looks forward to greeting all the children and some
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adults that walk her route every day. To coincide with crossing guard appreciation day the region created Winter Walk Day, a day to celebrate winter walking and encourage students to walk to school. “Often winter is a time when students feel that it is a chance to hibernate and that they don’t need to walk to school or it is just as easy to get a ride from mom or dad and we are trying to celebrate
winter walking,” said Dyck. “We encourage students to walk to school because the fresh air is good for them, it is healthy and we know that students that are active are more alert and ready to learn and it is an important source of their daily physical activity.” It has environmental benefits as well as it is emissions free and there would be less cars on the road if children just walk to school, said Dyck. The most common
complaint heard from school children is that it is too cold or dark to walk to school in the winter, but Dyck encourages them to be vigilant and dress for the weather. “By staying warm with the proper clothes walking in the winter is as good for you as a walk in the summer. We are trying to encourage them to get rid of their winter blahs by being active and that starts with simply walking to school.”
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Census: Growth comes with benefits, but also brings a downside > CONTINUED FROM COVER Memorial Centre, the new township hall, the Breslau Community Centre and the new fire halls in Floradale and Breslau, just to name a few. The majority of the growth in Woolwich was focused in the Breslau area, which experienced an astounding 215 per cent growth in population, from 766 in 2006 to 2,415 just five years later. Kennaley said that growth was a direct result of the settlement’s proximity to Kitchener and Waterloo, as well as the absence of staging policies to limit growth. Developers Thomasfield Homes and Empire Homes paid for the extension of services and a new sewer line to Breslau, enabling the growth to
occur, but as part of the agreement there could be no limitations on that growth imposed by the township. By comparison, the staging policies in Elmira provide for a maximum of 90 units per year, and in St. Jacobs it’s 20 units. The township is now embarking on a secondary plan to limit further growth in Breslau by establishing staging policies in that area, and staff is of the opinion that future growth needs to be smarter, and better controlled. “We are getting some indication from Breslau that growth has been occurring there too quickly. It’s been too much over that period of time. “It is sometimes difficult for the existing residents because they end up living in a construc-
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507,096 23,145 10,713 2,415 574 9,931 1,891 1,316 239 698 2,976 775 281 1,261 409
tion site, and there are other impacts in terms of increased traffic and increased demand for services and so on.” Wellesley Township faces a different set of
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challenges, however, as the settlement area of Wellesley village has nearly reached its full capacity, and there are few provisions for expansion in any of the other settlement areas because of a lack of water or sewage services, said chief administration officer Susan Duke. Nearly all of the growth in the township was focused in Wellesley Village, as the population grew by 886 people, but until the sewage treatment plant is updated by the region, which Duke estimates won’t happen until 2016, there is only room for about 290 more single family units in the area. “The other settlement areas are also very re-
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stricted by limitations on servicing. There is no municipal sewage system in any other settlement in Wellesley Township. There is water in Heidelberg, St. Clements and Linwood, but no sewer, and there are no services at all in Hawkesville, from a municipal perspective.” To that end the township is working hard to encourage more businesses to locate in Wellesley through its completed Employment Lands Strategy, and staff is set to embark upon a residential growth strategy as well. Duke says the key is to avoid stagnation in the face of a lack of future growth. Several communities experi-
enced a significant drop in population, including Linwood (31.5 per cent), Hawkesville (36.1 per cent), and St. Clements (29.6 per cent). “What’s the opposite of growth? It is a stagnant situation, but much worse you could have an exodus, because if the municipality cannot afford to provide the services that the people require, than the people are going to do the next best thing, and that is find somewhere that can or does or will, and so they move.” Yet she also cautioned against reading too much into the statistics, as families in the township have begun moving away from large 10- to 15-member families more common in the past, which could skew the numbers in some communities, particularly the smaller ones. Both townships urged the need for balance in their future approaches to growth, and to continue to ensure that they provide their residents with the services that they require, and to continue to look forward into the future with a careful approach to planning. “I’m certainly not suggesting that growth isn’t necessarily bad, it does have its upside,” said Kennaley, “but it can have a downside as well if it occurs too quickly.”
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glen leader Crossing Guard How long have you been a crossing guard? About four years What do you like most about the job? The children and the people.
Did you know that Feb. 15 was crossing guard appreciation day in the region? I had no idea. What do you do when you are not at work as a crossing guard?
I do work around the house. I’m retired from Chemtura. What is your favourite time of year to work? I don’t mind any of them. This has been a good winter.
for community betterment: the Lions raise funds throughout the year and in May all the money raised is dispersed to different charities both local and international. Over the years the club has donated money to help build new playground equipment in Lions Park; $50,000 to the Woolwich Memorial Centre and in support of Woolwich Community Services. “It all depends on where the need is as to where we donate. Most of the money we raised goes back to the community, but we do
have global charities that we help out with,” said Witmer. “Our main cause is to fight blindness, so minor amounts of the money we raise go to worldwide causes. We don’t have a major fund raiser this year but if something does come up we are in a better position to help out.” The Lions are hoping to have 350 dancers attend the night’s event, which runs from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. All those in attendance are able to win door prizes, spot-dance contests and best costume prizes as video montages from classic ’80s movies and music
videos are played on a big screen as DJ Bullfrog Productions spin those favorite tunes from that time. “We really encourage people to dress up in their best ’80s attire with big hair and whatever they have hidden away in their closets from that decade. “It should make for a fun and interesting night and it is all about charity and helping others in the community.” Tickets can be purchased at Inspiring Accents, Pampered & Polished and W.C. Brown & Sons or by calling (519) 669-9356.
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How to kill a tree … or not
Elmira and District Horticultural Society event will help make for healthier tree cover in Woolwich nv i r o n m e n t a l i s t s need not be concerned about the upcoming seminar by Mike Hayes – though the title may suggest otherwise. How to Kill a Tree is a half-hour talk given by the Elmira-based arborist and is aimed at teaching homeowners the proper way to care for their trees and shrubs. The Elmira and District Horticultural Society will host the talk at Trinity United Church in Elmira on Feb. 20 starting at 7:30 p.m., and subject matter will range from proper pruning techniques, to why trees can have problems coping in an urban setting. “Yeah, I throw that out there just to gain a little bit of interest,” said
One of the biggest threats to older trees is damage to the underlying root structure caused by heavy machinery driving over the lawn, during a major renovation for example. The compacting of the soil can damage roots, and make it difficult for them to properly support the tree. “People don’t realize that the roots spread out over a large area, and if you’re running big equipment over them, years later the tree will struggle and that’s because the soil is compacted.” He also said that the winter poses an extra threat to trees and shrubs because of the use of salt on our roads and walkways to help get rid of ice, which is toxic to trees.
“The snow guy has to plow it somewhere, but it ends up getting pushed and banged into trees, and a lot of times it’s laced full of salt and concentrated and in the spring it melts right be-
side the tree.” The talk is also timely given the township’s renewed emphasis on planting 23,000 trees over the next four years. Simply getting them
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Hayes of the title. “A tree really can grow on its own in nature without us, but in the design process mistakes are made,” added Hayes, who has about 25 years of experience as an arborist and has been running his own business, AllGreen Tree Service Inc., for the past 22 years. “It should be the right tree for the right spot. A lot of times I’ll see trees in a location that was not suitable for a tree, or it’s the wrong type of tree, or maybe it’s too large for that area.” He says that selecting the right tree, caring for it, and helping it grow is a lot more difficult than it might seem. He will also discuss threats to older, more established trees – not just newlyplanted ones.
Mike Hayes of AllGreen Tree Service in Elmira will be giving a talk Feb. 20 on how to keep the trees on your property happy and healthy.
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into the ground isn’t good enough, as a lot of time and energy is required to keep them alive, particularly while under the stress of being moved around. “Planting is not a natural process for a tree. It is important for people to be aware of not only the process of planting, but the after care that’s involved. People can spend a lot of money putting in big trees, but not put very much effort in taking care of them over the next few years.” How to Kill a Tree will be on Feb. 20 at Trinity United Church, 21 Arthur St. N. in Elmira. Entry is free for current members of the horticultural society, or $2 for the general public, and 2012 memberships for the society will also be sold for $10.
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The Elmira and District Horticultural Society recently named its executive for 2012. Front row: Lois Weber, Reta Weber, Diane Coulman, Wilma Findlay, Louise Bexton, Back row: Mary Austin, Barb Smith, Bette Cummings, Sharon Hollinger, Barb Detweiller-Bowman, Karen Smart, Lyn Schwindt, Roseann Frey, Bill Crane. Absent: Marlene Snyder, Barb Finn, Tony Vorstenbasc
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A REAL GROUP EFFORT The Carrara marble soldier arrived at The Stone Centre in several pieces, and then was meticulously restored in a group effort. Owner Garth Nelson says his crew embraced the task as a fun and interesting project that allowed them to have a hand in preserving a piece of Woolwich’s history.
Soldier: Painstaking restoration has him back in fine form of its name. Calling the restoration a “marvelous job,” she said the township is determined to find the right location, a visible spot where the solider can be seen “standing guard for the building.” The township is also in discussion with the Legion about funding for the cenotaph project and the restoration, she added. On that front, Nelson said he had submitted a bid of $2,000 to do the work – much less than a restoration project of that scope would normally cost – but still hasn’t heard back from the township. He
> CONTINUED FROM COVER Despite the statue’s treatment over the years – compounded by yet another break when it was removed from the base in the cenotaph – it was in surprisingly good condition, said the owner of the The Stone Centre. “He was in pretty good shape. This was above-average work for this kind of project,” Garth Nelson said of the original marble carving. That said, more than a hundred hours of labour was needed to get the soldier back in tiptop shape. The work was done in conjunction with a U.S.-based restoration specialist, Jonathan Appell, who was at the workshop to conduct a training course. He got things rolling by using a special epoxy to put the large pieces back together, tricky work, said Nelson, noting special bracing was needed to keep the 1,000-pound statue upright and its weight properly distributed to ensure the gluing was effective. With that done, the next step was a complete sanding by hand in order to remove an outer layer of yellowish-brown, the result of someone having used bleach at some point to clean the statue. “Bleach is not suitable for marble. It probably looked good for six months, but after that, well, you get yellowing,” Nelson explained. The sanding was followed by some painstaking work, including recarving some of the facial features and clothing details, fixing a badly chipped nose and addressing the wear and tear that occurred in the years after the original instal-
HEADING HOME The work finally done, Garth Nelson prepares the soldier for his return to Elmira. lation in 1923. A bayonet that once adorned the rifle, long since disappeared thanks to vandals, was recreated with the aid of a Hamilton-based history buff who provided pictures that allowed a new bayonet to be carved from marble to match. Mortar for the new joints and some judicious use of patching marble were the finishing touches. The soldier you can see today at the WMC looks much more like the one unveiled at the cenotaph almost 90 years ago. “He looks pretty good now. The work turned out really well.” Created by the firm of Walton, Gooddy & Cripps Ltd., which produced war memorials in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, the carved soldier is similar to many that adorn cenotaphs in Ontario and elsewhere, though both the marble and the detail in the work
set it apart from some of the others. In fact, the statue was featured in a 2009 book about Italian Carrara marble by British art historian Sandra Berresford. The original cenotaph was unveiled on Aug. 5, 1923, having been built for $1,200. The Second World War memorial, added at a cost of $800, was dedicated in 1957. The Korean War portion was dedicated in 1988 at a cost of $744. With the restoration complete, what remains now is to find a new home for the statue. Director of recreation and facilities Karen Makela said this week the township is looking to select the ideal spot at the WMC. To that end, it will be consulting with groups such as the Elmira branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, which requested the marble statue be housed at the WMC, in keeping with the ‘memorial’ portion
went ahead and did the work anyway because the specialist was available at the time, seeing it as a worthwhile and interesting project. Whether he gets paid remains to be seen. “It was a fun project for the winter, when things are slower here,” he said. “The important thing is that it got done.”
STARTING AT THE BOTTOM Readying the base of the statue, where the soldier’s legs were broken in three places, proved one of the trickier parts of the operation.
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MP Harold Albrecht is fearmongering about your Old Age pension by claiming it is “unsustainable in the long term” Scott Brison letter on page
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say to Vic Toews, ‘Stop hiding behind the bogeyman. Stop using the bogeyman to attack the basic rights of Canadian citizens.’ I think Vic Toews has besmirched his reputation as a minister.
>>NDP MP Charlie Angus reacts to Public Safety Minister Vic Toews’ comments that people either support the draconian Bill C-30 or stand with child pornographers
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anufacturing sales advanced 0.6% to $49.9 billion in December, the fifth increase in six months. The transportation equipment industry led the gain. December’s sales were just short of the pre-downturn total of $50.2 billion in October 2008.
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eaders may have noticed a shift in tone in the Observer’s coverage of local politics, especially on matters of finance. This reflects what we’ve been hearing from the public: a desire for greater accountability. It’s the job of newspapers to ask questions. One of the most important is “why.” Too often, spending becomes an issue of “that’s the way we’ve always done it,” with no one questioning the need for certain programs, services and expenditures. In running for office, Woolwich Mayor Todd Cowan championed a new way of doing things, more accountability and a desire to challenge the status quo. With the first full budget process for the council elected in the fall of 2010, we’re looking to see that attitude put into action. Thus far, however, there’s been little of that on display when it comes to
the township’s finances. Yes, there have been some changes in the process – it’s more open, and the mayor has been more proactive and engaged in the community. That’s to be commended. But, as the Drummond report released this week attests to, what people really want to see is a serious attempt to keep taxes and spending in check. Clearly, Woolwich’s finances aren’t in the same state as the province’s. There’s no massive deficit to deal with, nor the depth and breadth of demands. But many of the concerns in the report strike a chord at the municipal level, especially when it comes to sustainability. Spending and the resultant tax increases are outstripping inflation and growth. Where assessment growth has helped fuel large increases in the township’s budget, aided by sizeable tax increases, that can’t be counted on indefinitely.
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Violence a mistake for Syrian opposition A
s the Syrian opposition abandons nonviolent protest for armed resistance, many people think this means that President Bashar al-Assad and his Baathist regime are in even deeper trouble than before. On the contrary, it means that Assad and the Baathists are winning. The Baathists know how to destroy armed resistance. Bashar’s father, Hafez al-Assad, crushed the armed uprising of 1982 with massive military force, destroying the city of Hama and killing between 10,000 and 40,000 people in the process. He got away with it, stayed in power, and died peacefully in his bed 18 years later. This time, the focus of the Baathist regime’s attention is the rebel city of Homs, only an hour’s drive south of Hama, and it is clearly willing to do the same thing there. The people around Bashar believe they’ll get away with it this time too – and they may be right. The Arab League can pass a resolution demanding that Bashar hands over power to a deputy at once, and that the Baathists form a “unity” government with the opposition within two months, but Syria’s rulers simply shrug it off. The Arab League is not going to send troops to Syria. Besides, the Baathist leadership comes mainly from the Alawite community, a Shia Muslim minority that accounts for only 10 per cent of Syria’s population. About 70 per cent of Syria’s people are Sunni Muslims, as are the governments in all the other members of the Arab League except Iraq and Lebanon. So the Syrian Baathists think that the League’s resolution is merely intended to drive Syria’s Shias from power, and they just ignore it. A comparable resolution by the Unit-
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International Affairs GWYNNE DYER ed Nations Security Council will never happen, because Assad’s Russian and Chinese friends will veto it again if necessary. And even if such a resolution were passed, no Western country is going to send troops to intervene in Syria either. The country is too big and the regime is too well armed: this is not another Libya. So Assad’s calculations all have to do with how the confrontation plays out in Syria itself. In that context, it is greatly to his advantage that the opposition is turning to violence. Violence is much easier to defeat than nonviolence. It’s a quarter-century since nonviolent movements began driving oppressive regimes from power: the Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea, East Germany, the Soviet Union, Chile, South Africa, Serbia, Georgia, and most recently Egypt, not to mention a dozen others. By now, everybody on both sides of the barricades has the playbook. The tactics of the protesters are governed by strict rules – and the regimes also know and understand those rules. Nonviolent protesters have a whole menu of actions they can take to undermine the regime’s authority: mass demonstrations, strikes, sit-ins, stay-at-homes and much more. They also have a strict rule never to use violence against the regime and its servants – not because the protesters
are pacifists, but because nonviolence works better. It gets better results because if the protesters avoid violence, it is almost impossible for a dictator to unleash all the force at his command. The regime’s troops and police will kill a few protesters each day, or even a few dozen, but they are psychologically deterred from mass killing because the protesters pose no direct threat to them. Whereas if the protesters do attack the regime’s security forces, the soldiers and police are released from this inhibition and will use extreme violence to “protect” themselves. If physical force is what decides the confrontation, the regime almost automatically wins, because the force it can deploy is so much greater. As soon as the protesters throw the first brick or fire the first shot, the balance of power shifts radically in favour of the regime. Nowadays dictators understand this, and do everything in their power to provoke their opponents into using violence. The Syrian protesters resisted this pressure for months, clinging bravely to nonviolence despite a relentless toll of deaths and injuries inflicted by Assad’s regime. But then some of the regime’s troops, sick of killing their own people, deserted from the army – and they took their weapons with them. Once the “Free Syrian Army” started fighting back, the internal pressure on Assad’s regime lessened dramatically. Its claim that it was fighting “armed terrorist gangs” gained some credence, especially among Alawites, Christians, Druze and other Syrian minorities who fear Sunni Muslim domination in a democratic Syria. And the willingness
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What are your plans for Family Day on Monday?
I’m going to my cousins’ house and we’re probably going to be playing Wii Party. >>Taylor Colquhoun
I’m going to be playing lots of games, like board games and Twister, and watching movies and having pizza and eating junk food all day. It’s my favourite holiday of all. >>Teja Davidovic
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Probably go to a restaurant for some lunch, and then we always go to find a place for apple fritters. >>Izaak Wilson
While the report from Don Drummond calls for austerity-led changes at the provincial level, local politicians are happy to go with business as usual.
We’ll probably go to my grandma’s house and play shuffleboard, then I will play LEGO with my cousins and go out for dinner. >>Remi Gloor
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Government attacking your privacy with Bill C-30 I
f at first you don’t succeed in taking away the privacy rights of Canadians, try, try again. And, in typical style, the government is doing it in the most disingenuous of ways. With Bill C-30, what it calls The Protecting Children From Internet Predators Act, the Conservatives hope to strip away our basic civil liberties, hitting us with a huge – but as yet undisclosed – bill in the process. The government that railed against the long gun registry and the long form census on the grounds of privacy sees no hypocrisy in an act that will make those two items pale in comparison both in terms of cost and moving us farther down the road to a police state. Hyperbole? I’m afraid not. The so-called lawful access legislation tabled by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews would give police the right to demand personal information – your name, phone number, IP addresses, surfing habits and the like – from Internet service providers without a warrant. It would also force ISPs to install expensive hardware and software to provide real-time surveillance of all their customers, turning that information over to police on a whim. In essence, we’re all guilty until proven innocent. Well, make that we’re all guilty, as once the surveillance measures are in place, there’s no going back – the monitoring will continue. But we’re supposed to be just fine with that because, according to Toews, we either support the bill or we support child pornographers. Those are the only options. “As technology evolves, many criminal activities, such as the distribution of child pornography,
From the Editor Steve Kannon become much easier,” he said in the House of Commons. “We are proposing to bring measures to bring our laws into the 21st century and to provide police with the lawful tools that they need. “He can either stand with us or with the child pornographers.” Hyperbole? I’m afraid so. But not surprising given how Karl Rove’s tactics were imported by this government. The Harper government’s attempts at relieving Canadians of their rights have been roundly condemned by a range of experts, including the federal privacy commissioner and all her provincial counterparts. In Ontario, Information and Privacy Commissioner Dr. Ann Cavoukian has launched a concerted push against the legislation, countering the claims the changes are minor. “Let’s get this straight: It’s not phone-book information! We must dispel the myths relating to the new powers that would enable warrantless access to much more information than an individual’s address and phone number,” she writes in an online attack of such legislation “In total, 11 fields of identifying information could be collected about an individual in the proposed ‘lawful access’ scheme. In my view, there’s little that should be considered ‘lawful” about this. Legislation proposed by the Conservatives threatens our freedoms and our democracy, she asserts.
“The proposed legislation lacks proper judicial oversight, and is deficient in transparency and openness; these elements are vital in a free and democratic society. Properly supervised, surveillance powers can be invaluable to law enforcement. However, it is equally true that where individuals are subject to unwarranted suspicions, or evidence is poorly handled, or erroneous conclusions are hastily drawn, the consequences for innocent individuals can be devastating.” There will, of course, be the expected “if you’ve got nothing to hide” counterargument from supporters of such invasive measures. That argument doesn’t hold up: everybody has the right to privacy unless there are compelling grounds to cross that line. And that line of thought leads to an awfully slippery slope, one George Orwell would recognize: why not video monitoring inside your home, if you’ve got nothing to hide? If the moral and legal grounds aren’t enough to make you contact your MP to express your outrage, there are some practical reasons to do so. First, as we’ve seen from other databases of information, if someone is collecting it – government or business – sooner or later it will be accidently released or hacked. The same portals that allow police, unsupervised, to snoop and spy on your online data will most certainly be accessed by others. Just think about all of your online activities – every email and messages, surfing history and web searches – posted on the equivalent of WikiLeaks for all to see. Not a pleasant thought, is it. But maybe you’re one of those people with nothing to hide.
Or maybe you’d simply like to think of the impact on your wallet. The technology needed to allow for widespread surveillance of you, your friends, family and neighbours, as well as the rest of us across the country, is going to cost money. Lots of it. The government will likely have to give ISPs cash to offset the costs. The ISPs themselves will have to spend more. In both cases, the cost will be passed along to you, either as taxpayer or as customer. Dr. Michael Geist, a law professor at the University of Ottawa who specializes in online issues who strongly opposes the government plans, says the price tag is a major consideration in the debate. “Cost is a big question mark on lawful access, though costs will ultimately be borne by the public. According to documents obtained under the Access to Information Act, many telecom and Internet providers have been primarily focused on the costs associated with installing surveillance equipment and with processing law enforcement requests. The government may provide financial assistance to smaller Internet providers to help address their costs or provide an implementation delay. Some smaller providers have indicated they may be forced to close if they bear the costs alone. Providers will likely also be able to charge fees for complying with law enforcement requests,” he writes on his popular blog (michaelgeist.ca), one of many spots to get up to speed on the legislation’s impact. In that vein, and to help prod MPs, there’s also www.StopSpying.ca and www.realprivacy.ca. Being informed is the first step to countering the activities of those intent on removing your freedoms.
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Albrecht has it wrong about Old Age Security To the Editor, MP Harold Albrecht is fearmongering about your Old Age pension by claiming it is “unsustainable in the long term” (“Pension decisions must be made,” Waterloo Region Record, Feb 10/12). Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, experts from the OECD, leading universities, and the government itself have all said our Old Age Security (OAS) program does NOT face major
challenges, and there’s no pressing need for change! Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer says that Old Age Security is sustainable beyond the year 2082. Payments today cost 2.4 per cent of our national GDP. When the Boomers max out in 2031, that percentage will climb to 3.1 per cent but then drop off again. Conservatives like Harold Albrecht are really trying to raid your retirement savings to pay for their extreme ideological agenda. They say current seniors won’t see their benefits cuts, but they aren’t saying anything about tomorrow’s seniors - hard working Canadians who have based their retirement plans around having
Old Age pensions available to them. The fact is, more than half of Old Age pensions go to seniors earning less than $25,000 year. Canadians workers have paid taxes their entire careers expecting that these benefits will be available to them when they turn 65. Raising the age for OAS will mean that some will have to stay longer in the workforce, whether they’re physically up to it or not. Seniors’ poverty rates could rise by onethird. That’s just not right – not in a successful country like Canada.
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Dyer: Foes advised to stay nonviolent > CONTINUED FROM pg. 11
of the security forces to use really large-scale violence grew, because now they were scared for their own safety. It is a disaster for the Syrian opposition: their death-toll has now risen to hundreds each week, but the deaths have less moral impact because they are happening in what is becoming a mere civil war. Ugly and destructive though that will be, Assad’s regime has a better chance of survival now than it did when the protests were strictly nonviolent.
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BUSINESS No merit in Weston’s remarks about farmers’ markets
Local markets, subject to regular inspections, are an important part of relationship between producer and consumers he perceived safety and security of farmers’ markets was been cast under the national spotlight last week after an off-the-cuff remark made waves through food and agricultural circles. “Farmers’ markets are great. ... One day they’re going to kill some people though. “I’m just saying that to be dramatic though,” the speaker quickly added. That comment, made by Loblaw executive chairman Galen Weston on Feb. 7 in front of approximately 600 people at the Canadian Food Summit at the Metro Convention Centre, has ignited a firestorm of opposition. “We strenuously object” to Weston’s remark, said Robert Chorney, executive director of Farmers Markets Ontario. “That was awful.” At the time of his comment, Weston – head of Canada’s largest food retailer, which has more than 1,000 stores nationwide – was discussing how to build a long-term vision for food in this country, how to capitalize on the growing demand for local food and insisting that food inspections throughout the entire food system are critical. Weston’s comments do raise an important topic of debate, one that is not discussed nearly enough when it comes to the local food movement: can customers be secure in their knowledge that the food they buy from their local farmer has been as carefully and regimentally inspected as the food they find at their neighbourhood Loblaw store? Or are farmers’ markets safer than the big chains? Shoppers may recall the 2008 listeria outbreak that left 23 people dead and resulted in a major recall, which was traced back to processing giant Maple Leaf Foods and a Toronto meat plant – not a farmers’ market. Markets are big business for Ontario. It is estimated that in this province alone sales at farmers markets total almost $700 million, and for every dollar spent at a farmers’ market, a little more than three dollars reverberates through the rest of the community as anywhere from 60 to 70 per cent of market-goers visit neighbouring businesses on their way to and from the market, according to an FMO study released last year. The FMO also estimates that some 27,000 people in Ontario are directly
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involved in preparing and selling the products found at local markets. It’s no surprise, then, that Weston’s comments have been so divisive. “It probably wasn’t the best turn of phrase,” said Prof. John Smithers, chair of the geography department at the University of Guelph and whose research has been focused on the societal impacts of farmers’ markets and the local food movement. “Maybe it wasn’t intended on focusing the spotlight so much on farmers’ markets, but the issue of inspection and food safety is a huge issue for consumers.” Smithers is also the former vicechair of the Cambridge Farmers Mar-
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There are more than 80 sections and sub-sections that pertain to food safety standards in the Region of Waterloo, and virtually all of the markets in this region fall under those guidelines, referred to as food premise regulations, which fall under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. “It’s a very prescriptive regulation,” said Chris Komorowski, food safety program manager at the Region of Waterloo. “You need sinks, you need to keep food at a certain temperature, you need to have certain supplies at the sinks, thermometers for food, sneeze guards, and all these structural things, as well as proper cleaning and
LOCAL FOOD Farmers’ markets play a key role in the Ontario economy, bringing in $700 million annually, yet the safety of these markets has been called into question following a recent remark from Loblaw executive Galen Weston.
ket, and said that there are strict control measures in place to ensure that food sold at these venues are safe for consumers to buy and serve to their families. “Those facilities are inspected on a very regular basis, or at least they were when I was there. They don’t publicize when they’re coming, you’ll just see somebody walking around or a couple of people walking around with clipboards unannounced. “They’re checking the temperature of coolers, they’re checking to see if the sinks are working properly, if hand-washing facilities are in place, and the food handling standards.”
sanitation.” In June 2006 the government of Ontario amended the Health Protection and Promotion Act to lessen those restrictions on farmers’ markets. Inspectors would still inspect these areas, but with more of a risk assessment and health hazard approach to determine what level of risk, if any, was present. Yet none of the farmers’ markets in Waterloo Region, save the small one in Preston, have applied for those amendments, and in 2011 there was only one documented complaint against the markets in Waterloo Region, said Komorowski.
“I guess they see the value in having health inspectors go out to do the inspections, and I don’t think they feel at all that it’s a difficult working relationship and I think that they value what public health has to bring. “They [farmers’ markets] are treated the same way that any other food premise would be treated.” Every food premise in the region falls under one of three risk categories: high, medium and low. A highrisk establishment would be one that involves a large number of steps in the food preparation, such as a fullmenu restaurant, or one that serves high-risk food such as poultry or meat, and these premises are inspected three times annually. Medium-risk establishments are sites that sell “takeout” forms of food and have minimal food prep steps, and they are inspected twice annually. Low-risk sites are those that sell items with virtually no preparation, such as fruits or vegetables, and they are inspected about once a year for compliance. “Typically for most vendors we inspect them two to three times a year, and more if necessary. If there are problems we go back and do more inspections, which is typical of other food establishments,” said Komorowski. For the majority of market-goers, however, Smithers believes that the comments made by Weston will have little if any impact on their decisions on where to shop for their groceries and why. Through his research he has determined that regular shoppers at the market do so for reasons beyond merely picking up their weekly groceries. He says that there is a form of social capital that develops between the local consumer and the local producer, and this connection of getting to know who produces your food creates a form of trust and a social bond between the two parties – a bond that has been broken over the past century thanks to the corporate food system. “People develop a relationship with the person at the market and a lot of the trade between them is based on knowledge and trust. “It’s as much about knowing the person that you buy the food product from, to talking about the hockey game the night before, and that sort of personal element in the food system is hard for grocery stores to replicate.”
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Tragedy prompts closer look at farm labour T
he tragic fatal accident involving migrant farm workers near Kitchener recently raised many important issues about farm labour – among them, as we head towards a global population of nine billion people, who is going to help farmers look after their crops and livestock? This is a question farmers right across Canada and the U.S. have struggled with for decades, and the answers are no less clear now than they were 30 years ago. Farms that are primarily export oriented – that is, the ones the hungry world will look to for food – are getting huge, compared to traditional measures. For example, in western Canada, it’s common today for a farm to exceed 10,000 acres. Only a few years ago, big meant 5,000 acres. This trend began when land was
Food For Thought Owen Roberts relatively cheap, and low grain prices meant farmers needed volume to cover their costs. Prices have risen now, but the trend has taken hold. Everything is bigger, including equipment and the challenge of managing a sprawling farm. That’s added pressure to the farm labour situation. Farmers used to do a lot of labour-related activities themselves. However, now, on many of the big operations, they spend nearly all their time making management decisions. A rule of thumb among
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A knight’s tale
For Elmira man, taking up jousting was a natural extension of his interest in medieval times othing gets Tim Tobey’s blood pumping more than when he mounts his steed with lance in hand and charges his opponent. The Elmira man, also known as Sir Timothy of Shrewsbury, has been a professional jouster for the last 12 years. “I joust on horseback for keeps: it’s not for show. It’s not like Medieval Times Dinner Theatre – it is a rough-and-tumble, hard-hitting, high-impact, knock-the-other-guyoff-his-horse sport,” said Tobey inside his study at his home, which is decorated with numerous swords, axes, full suits of armour and a medieval-style table and chair fit for King Arthur himself. He belongs to the Knights of Valour, a group of local knights that has been entertaining audiences across North American with demonstrations, tournaments and shows of horsemanship, bravery, and chivalry. Tobey has always had an interest in the medieval era. A self-taught armourer, he began crafting his own swords, helmets and chainmail well before he started jousting. He built his first full custom suit of armour 16 years ago and has never looked back. It’s a time-consuming hobby, as building a full suit of armour takes a lot of skill and the proper tools. Tobey makes all his suits in the garage of his home. He uses stainless steel because it does not rust; since most tournaments and fairs are outdoors, when it rains the show must still go on. It is also proven to be tougher and more durable metal for riders to use when they are hit.
he had a good teacher in his dad. It seemed to be just a natural progression from being a squire in 2002 to becoming a jouster and eventually a knight. In his spare time he learned to ride and competed in games against his brothers. In 2009 Aaron got his first chance to joust at a tournament in California where he was unhorsed by his father. Undeterred, Aaron continued to work at the sport and was knighted as one of the Knights of Valour in 2010. In the start of the 2011 season Aaron had his first unhorsing but continues to hone his skills in efforts to obtain his ultimate goal: unhorsing of his father. “It is very rare, in Canada, to have a family line continue the tradition
of knighthood and I am very pleased Aaron has really taken to the sport,” said Tobey. A full-contact sport, jousting is really no more dangerous than any similar activities, explained Tobey, adding he knows fellow knights who suffer more injuries playing hockey. “Aaron is a perfect example: two years of jousting and he has not been badly hurt, but last week he was fooling around with some friends and broke his foot.” Typical injuries for jousters are dislocations and bruising that can be quite severe depending on where he is hit. In January Tobey was jousting at
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Tobey admits making his chainmail suits is just like knitting: he puts together shirts or full suits with a pair of pliers while watching television. “It is quite a repetitive process and it looks like I am just sewing the rings together. Once I get into a rhythm I can be done quite quickly.” After visiting his first jousting tournament in Guelph, Tobey approached the organizers who took him on as a squire, training him to become one of the team’s most decorated knights. Over the last 11 years he has won an impressive array of medals, ribbons and titles competing in various states. After a gruelling six months of training, learning to ride and hold the lance just right, he obtained his jousting quest by unhorsing his teacher and team leader Shane Adams. Tobey is the only jouster known for this impressive title and is considered head or senior knight as he has been with the team the longest. “I have always been interested in medieval times, I guess it’s the armour and the weapons and the lifestyle that went with it,” said Tobey. “I just really get into it.” Tobey shares his passion for the days of yore with his whole family and has a few up and coming knights in the house of Tobey, including his son, 20-year-old Aaron who recently was knighted Sir Lawrence of Essex. “He is a real natural at it; he has been watching me his whole life and he had no trouble taking to the sport. I spent six months of training, but he didn’t need any training he just jumped into the saddle and was a natural.” Aaron admits he was surprised he took to the sport so quickly, saying
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IRON MAN Tim Tobey of Elmira is a self-taught armourer who has been building suits of armour for the last 16 years. Tobey is also an accomplished jouster and a member of the Knights of Valour.
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Butter Chicken is the quintessential taste of India E
very cuisine has a dish that they are famous for. Think Italy and it’s spaghetti and meatballs; for Thailand it’s Pad Thai; southern it is fried chicken. When you think of Indian cuisine one of the most popular dishes would have to be Butter Chicken. As with each of the dishes that we have mentioned there are many versions of these recipes, depending on who is making it and what region it is from. Most recipes for butter chicken will involve marinating the chicken in yogurt and spices, ginger and garlic. We stay true to that philosophy, as the yogurt acts as a tenderizer for
From The Chef's Table Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody O'Malley the chicken. You can marinate it overnight, but have also had great results with a quick 30-minute marinate. You can find pre-mixed Garam Masala spice mixes in most bulk stores and grocery stores. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, feel free to send us an email and we’d love to send you ours! Garam Masala is a mild, warm blend of spices.
Knight: A very involved hobby > CONTINUED FROM pg. 16 Madison Square Gardens in New York doing a promo for the upcoming Full Metal Jousting television show for the History Channel in the U.S. The reality show takes a group of people who have never jousted before and trains them to become competitive jousters as they battle one another for the top spot. During one take he was hit in the arm with the lance, the only direct shot he has ever taken in his life and it was “unbelievably painful.” “I have dislocated my shoulder and some other bad bruises but this was by far the worst hit I have ever taken.” It is not all battles and fights for
the knights, however, as they hold numerous educational school shows in southern Ontario tying into the Grade 4 medieval history classes. “We show the kids two forms of jousting, an earlier form with just chainmail and shields and a later version that is full-plated armour. We perform sword fights and games on horseback and hold educational seminars with the kids where they get hands-on experience with the armour, horses, and weapons.” The Knights of Valour have a full schedule this spring and will be travelling across Ontario promoting the sport. “This is just a hobby; this is what I like to do when I don’t have to go to work.”
If you like your Indian spicier, add some cayenne pepper, for instance. Traditionally the chicken was cooked in a tandoor oven; we have adapted the recipe to create a quick and easy meal in one pot, so use your favourite heavy-lidded pot. In a food processor blend the ginger and garlic together to form a paste, separately finely chop the almonds in the food processor; Combine the garlic mixture, the almonds, yogurt, chili, cloves, cinnamon, garam masala, cardamom pods and salt; Marinate chicken in yogurt mixture for an hour, or overnight, in fridge; Meanwhile, melt butter in Dutch oven or brazier, add onion and continue to cook until caramelized. Add tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes. (this concentrates the tomato flavours); Add chicken yogurt mixture. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 30-45 minutes until cooked through and flavours come together. Add water during cooking process if necessary; Turn heat off and stir in cream, if using; sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.
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Red Seal certified chefs. Together they run The Culinary Studio, which offers classes, demonstrations and private dinners. To contact the chefs, visit their website www.theculinarystudio.ca.
Butter Chicken (Serves 6)
>>2-1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large pieces
>>1/2- inch piece of ginger, roughly chopped >>3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped >>1/2 cup blanched almonds >>1 cup thick plain yogurt >>1/2-3/4 tsp chili powder >>1/2 tsp ground cloves >>1/2 tsp ground cinnamon >>3 tbsp garam masala >>6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed >>1-1/4 tsp salt >>3 tbsp butter >>1 medium onion, julienned >>1-1/2 cup chopped canned tomatoes >>1/2 cup water (more if needed) >>1/2 cup 35% cream (optional) >>6 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leave
PRACTICE HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING ON FAMILY DAY
Township of Woolwich - Chief Rick Pedersen is urging families in Woolwich to practice their home fire escape plan as part of Family Day on February 20, 2012. “Most fatal fires occur at night when everyone is asleep, so that is why it is so important for everyone to know what to do when the smoke alarms sound,” said Fire Chief Rick Pedersen. “Everyone should know what to do and where to go to get out safely”
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Simple steps for home fire escape planning INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside sleeping areas. It’s the law. For best protection, install smoke alarms in every bedroom.
CHILDREN/SENIORS
Determine who will be responsible for helping young children, older adults or anyone else that may need assistance.
MEETING PLACE Choose a meeting place outside, such as a tree or a lamp post, where everyone can be accounted for.
KNIGHT MOVES Tobey has travelled across the United States and Canada performing, and was recently in New York City filming a promo for the upcoming History Channel show Full Metal Jousting.
CHANGE IN COUNCIL MEETING TIME Please be advised the Regular Council meeting for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2012 will start at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Regional Administration Building, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener. For more information or to register as a delegation, please contact the Regional Clerk’s Office at 519-575-4420.
UNDER SMOKE
CALL FIRE DEPT.
If caught in smoke, get low and go under the smoke to the nearest safe exit.
Call the fire department from outside the home, from a cell phone or neighbor’s home.
CHECK ALL EXITS
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Check that all exits are unobstructed and easy to use.
Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning building.
FIRE ESCAPE PLAN
Develop a home fire escape plan and discuss it with the entire family.
TWO WAYS OUT
Show everyone two ways out of each room, if possible.
You may have only seconds to safely escape your home. Practice your home fire escape plan and make sure everyone can get out quickly. For more information contact: Fire Prevention 519-664-2887 Kelly Condon | Chief Fire Prevention Officer | 3 Water St., St. Jacob’s, ON, N0B 2N0
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Not always pretty, but Kings notch another pair of wins
Outplayed at times, team comes together late in both games to defeat Stratford and then Waterloo Colin Dewar
CLEARING UP Goaltender Justis Husak turns the puck aside for one of his 27 saves on Sunday night in a 3-1 win over the visiting Waterloo Siskins. of being.” back to the room down by Priestap collected assists. The Stratford Cullitons two. Stratford responded in drew first blood against the Returning to the ice, Elmi- short order by scoring two Kings when Pat Clifford beat ra forward Andrew Smith more goals less than three goaltender Nick Horrigan at would score his first of three minutes apart, leaving DeSil13:18. Six minutes later Cul- 13 seconds into the second va no choice but to pull Horliton forward Ryan Watson period, beating Cullitons rigan from the net and in fatallied the second goal of netminder Jesse Raymond. vour of backup Justis Husak. the night, sending the Kings Colton Wolfe-Sabo and Brett “We had a real good first pe-
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late rally in the third period at the Dan Snyder Arena on Sunday gave the Elmira Sugar Kings a 3-1 win over the visiting Waterloo Siskins, extending their win streak to seven games. The Kings were bolstered by their 7-6 come-from-behind win two nights earlier over the Cullitons while visiting Stratford on Feb. 10. The four-point weekend pulled third-place Elmira to within six points of frontrunning Brantford in the Midwestern Conference. The last two games were a lesson for the Kings, said head coach Dean DeSilva, who knows his charges are capable of playing high quality hockey when they play as a team. “We are a very ordinary team if we go on our own agenda. We are a very good team and very difficult to beat if we stick to our systems,” said DeSilva. “It is that time of year and guys are getting antsy wanting to get into the playoffs but it is games like these that we have to learn our lessons and play like the team we are capable
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riod, sat back too much in the second and had a couple of bad bounces. I know (Horrigan) would like to have some of those goals back but (Husak) came in a played very well for us,” said DeSilva. The Kings rallied in the second half of the period, scoring two goals to bring them within one after 40 minutes. Preistap scored at 10:42 during a power play and Smith potted his second with just over a minute remaining the period. The Kings came out with determination in the third, with Scott Nagy needing less than a minute to net the equalizer. The 3-3 score didn’t stand for long, as the the remainder of the period saw both teams trading goals and heading into overtime with six apiece. Elmira would not waste anytime in OT as Smith would complete the hat trick, scoring just over minute in to give the Kings a 7-6 victory. “There was just never any doubt that we were not going to win that hockey game. It was a big game and it was important to win in that building and that was our goal and
> SEE KINGS ON PG. 21
Jacks split two over weekend to end the regular season Solid win over Burford sees things finish on a high note, with team in fifth spot in conference Colin Dewar
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he Wellesley Applejacks split the weekend but managed to end their regular season on a winning note. With two home games at the Wellesley arena, the Jacks hosted the St. George Dukes on Feb. 10 and the Burford Bulldogs the following night. The first game saw the Jacks extend their season-high losing streak to
six when the Dukes defeated the Jacks 5-2. The next night Wellesley would shut out the seventh-place Bulldogs in a 5-0 victory. In the Friday night game, St. George was first on the scoreboard when forward Chris Vasile beat Wellesley goaltender Josh Heer with a wrist shot at 1:33. The Jacks would retaliate with one of their own eight minutes later when Chris
Bauman stole the puck at centre ice and send a beautiful pass to Matt Sovereign waiting at the blue line. Beating a Duke player, Sovereign slipped the puck to Bobby Gray who was all alone on the right side of the net, where he easily chipped in the equalizer past netminder Brandon Phillips. The Dukes kept applying the pressure, however, and managed to score their sec-
ond of the night when Parker McIntyre slipped the rubber under the glove of Heer to give them a 2-1 lead heading to the room at the first intermission. Returning to the ice the Jacks were caught off guard when a solid play by the Dukes resulted in another goal, putting St. George up 3-1. It was the only goal in a hard-fought second frame. The first 15 minutes of
third period played out much like the second, with both teams working hard to find the back of the net only to be stopped by some outstanding goaltending. The hard action and fast play were just too much for the Jacks, who were still suffering from injuries last week. “In the end we just ran out
> SEE JACKS ON PG. 20
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For the cagy sportsman, there is such a thing as too many flies T
– which is a dangerous place for a guy like me to be in. You see, in much the same way that a good surgeon schedules time in the O.R. to get out of visiting in-laws, I use my fly tying to avoid scary things too. In a typical February, my conversations go something like this. She says, “Do you want to rub my feet and watch a chick flick with me?”
Not-So-Great Outdoorsman Steve Galea hidden in the basement, out of sight and out of mind. And this has generally served me well. My only options are to buy a new fly box to fill or to give a bunch of flies away so that I have an excuse to tie more in the new vise I bought. Surprisingly, giving away a dozen wooly buggers (my favourite fly pattern) isn’t as easy as it might appear. Still, I see no reason why the question “Bugger anyone?” should get a man thrown out of a church social or called any of those names. Nor did I have much luck on Valentine’s Day – even though, as I pointed out, a dozen well-tied flies retail for almost as much as a bouquet of roses or any jewelry featuring a zirconium. And they’re far more useful too. And when I called fly anglers that I knew and asked if they needed any flies, each one of them hung up – but only after calling me bad names. No, I couldn’t give one away. This leaves me with the sad realization that I actually don’t have to restock my fly box for spring
I say, “You know I’d love to, but I really need to tie some flies.” It is simple but effective. But unfortunately, this option is no longer open to me. She was there when I made that startling discovery. “Look at that,” she squealed with joy, “your fly boxes are full.” Last night, after watching a chick flick and rubbing her feet, I ordered a new fly box.
Jacks: Taking on Ayr in first round
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he other day I ran into one of those weird people who I can never quite relate to. Instead of rejoicing that there less than 70 days to the opener of turkey season, he wanted to talk about something else – actually anything else. His exact words were, “Steve, for the love of all things holy, can’t we talk about something other than hunting just this once?” Now, I’m not normally the kind of guy who picks up on subtle nuances, but this time I did. Which is why, I looked at him and said, “So, are you ready for trout season?” It turned out to be a short-lived conversation. And, in hindsight, I think I know the reason why. I’m guessing that my innocent question reminded the man that his fly box still had vacant spots in it. Interesting since, as far as I am aware, he doesn’t even fish. Still, I can’t think of any other reason why a person would rush out of a room screaming and pulling his hair. Ah, an empty fly box. I long for the days when this was my only problem. You see, I had a good look at my fly boxes the other day and discovered that they are still full from last year. There’s not a single fly I actually need to tie before the general trout opener. Even now this makes me sad. Tying flies has always kept me
OUT OF STEAM Geoff Parr protects the puck from Jamie Snow of the St. George Dukes on Feb. 10. The Jacks couldn’t match their opponents, however, and dropped a 5-2 decision.
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of legs,” said Wellesley coach Kevin Fitzpatrick. “We play very well for a team with only nine players but we just couldn’t finish the big plays and we were beat on some flukey goals.” With Bauman sent to the box for instigating a fight, the Dukes took advantage of the 5-on4 play and potted their fourth and fifth goals of the night less than a minute a part. Wellesley would manage one more in the last second of play when Reid Denstedt managed to beat Phillips. Connor McLeod and Shawn Fitzpatrick collected the assists. Heer stopped 32 of 37 for the Jacks while Phillips halted 28 of 30 for the win. Losing the night before did not effect the Jacks’ resolve against Burford. Wellesley did
not waste anytime, scoring in the opening minute when Tyler Eckert beat Bulldog goalie Justin Garner. Rob Hinschberger added two more to the Jack tally before the first frame was over, giving the home side a three-goal lead heading into the first intermission. Eckert would score his second of the night at 1:43 when the teams returned to the ice for the second period. Fitzpatrick and McLeod picked up the assists. Two minutes later Corey Way would seal the deal, scoring the Jacks’ fifth unanswered goal of the game. “We started strong right out of the gate but halfway through the second period we sort of lost our steam and the third period was like watching a game of pond hockey. We were fortunate that (Bau-
man) was so strong in net that night,” said Fitzpatrick. Bauman earned his first shutout of the season, stopping 42 shots on net. “Bauman was outstanding and he preserved his shutout with some amazing glove saves in the third period,” said Fitzpatrick. “If it were not for him Burford would have had a better chance against us.” The Jacks would end their season in fifth place in the McConnell Conference and started their playoff run on Feb. 16 against the fourth-place Ayr Centennials at the North Dumfries Community Complex. Results of the game were not available before press time. Game two of that series will be at the Wellesley arena on Saturday night starting at 7:30 p.m.
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Number-one looking out for their teams Both Kings and Jacks have a go-to guy in net this year
#31 Nick Horrigan
#1 Josh Heer
James Jackson
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he goaltender is the backbone of any hockey club. They’re the last line of defence and can directly affect the outcome of a game, or a seven-game playoff series, with a spectacular save or an inopportune mistake. This season the importance of good goaltending has certainly applied in Elmira and Wellesley, where the Sugar Kings and the Applejacks have relied heavily on their numberone goaltenders to carry them to the playoffs. Yet for Nick Horrigan of the Kings and Josh Heer of the Jacks, the path to success couldn’t have been more different. Horrigan came into the 2011-2012 season as the undisputed numberone goaltender in the Kings’ dressing room. He was coming off a Sutherland Cup title the previous year, but shared goaltending duties with Matthew Smith all the way to the final match against Niagara. Heer, on the other hand, has just completed his first year in the Junior D hockey ranks after playing the past two seasons at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute. He came into training camp at the beginning of the year knowing he would be battling with returning goaltender Jordan Bauman for the starting spot. The 2011/2012 season is the first time that the Kings have anointed a true number-one goaltender since Brandon Wysman dressed in 31 of 53 games for the team in 2008/2009, and it is the first time that a Jacks goalie has played the bulk of the games in a season since Luke Zehr played in 22 of the team’s 42 games during the 2007/2008 season. Despite their different paths, both goalies have excelled. Heer and Horrigan both represented their respective teams at their league allstar games, and both have plans of going far in this year’s playoffs, with Horrigan hoping to help his team become the first Sugar Kings squad
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THE PUCK STOPS HERE Nick Horrigan of the Elmira Sugar Kings (left) and Josh Heer of the
Wellesley Applejacks have laid claim to the number-one goalie position for their respective teams thanks to their strong play and unflappable personalities.
to win back-to-back Sutherland Cup titles. For Horrigan, his success is rooted in the confidence displayed in him by his coach right from day-one. “When I first took over the team last summer he was one of the first players I contacted,” said Kings head coach Dean DeSilva. “I said to him ‘you’re the number one guy and it’s your spot to lose. We’re going to give you the ball and you’re going to run with it, and if you drop it during the year, you’re still going to have it.’” Horrigan has responded with his strongest season yet in an Elmira uniform. After dressing mostly as a backup in his first season back in 2009/2010, Horrigan split time last year with Smith and dressed in 26 games. This year, heading into this weekend Horrigan has already played 31 games, with four left on the schedule as of today (Saturday). He has also posted a career-best 22 wins, 2.46 goals against average, and a 0.916 save percentage. “It’s always good having the confidence of your coach,” said Horrigan of the conversation he had with DeSilva before the start of the year.
“It was nice, especially knowing so early in the summer, that I knew I was going in as the number-one so I could focus on getting ready for the season and getting better, so that I could help my team.” Horrigan said he focused more on his conditioning in the offseason in preparation of the increased workload, and has grown more confident with each passing season in Elmira. “It’s been a wild ride, that’s for sure. I couldn’t ask for a better place to play and there’s no better place to win on a Sunday afternoon.” For Heer, the road to becoming a number-one goalie was a little less certain. The head coach of the Jacks said he invited the goaltender to camp this year with the expectation that he would take over the starting job after the departure of Kurt Martin last season, but says he in no way handed him the job. “I decided that if we were going to upgrade our goaltending, I thought he was the best goalie available in the region,” said Kevin Fitzpatrick. “Watching him play over two years, I never saw him let in a bad goal. He was just about unflappable in all situations.”
Heer said that the adjustment from high school to Junior D hockey was a big one for him, as the game is faster and the shots are harder, but he said he managed to learn on the fly and that preparation was key before the start of each game. “In high school you could do whatever you wanted before the game, but in this league you have to mentally prepare and get ready for the games,” said the 19-year-old keeper. Heer started well with the Jacks, winning his first three games and only allowing four goals on 113 shots, and he led the league in both goals against average and save percentage at the all-star break. The team, however, has struggled to end the season, and Heer didn’t win a game for the last month of the campaign, His goals against average ballooned to 3.07 and his save percentage dropped to .907, but Fitzpatrick said that was more a case of injuries and illness decimating his forwards and defence than any problems in Heer’s game. “We’ve let him down in the past few games, but that’s not his fault. “The players have confidence in him, and he gives us a chance to win every game, and believe me recently we’ve had some stinkers in front of him.” By season’s end, Heer had a record of 13-10-0-1, including one shutout. As the Kings and Jacks look forward to the playoffs, both coaches say that their teams can only go as far as their goalies will take them – and if that is the case, both teams should be confident they will turn some heads this postseason. The Jacks are looking to make it past the second round for the first time in more than four years, and the Kings have loaded up on experienced forwards in the hopes of repeating as Ontario champs in Horrigan’s final season. “I’d love to win another Sutherland Cup. This town and the organization have been so good to me,” said Horrigan.
Kings: Playing as a team is essential heading into playoffs, says coach > CONTINUED FROM PG. 19 we don’t care how we did it or what the score was as long as we came away with the two points,” said DeSilva. Two nights later, the team was at home to host the Waterloo Siskins. They were first on the board when Brett Catto beat Waterloo Marc Williams at 11:15 during a power play. Elmira defenceman Clayton Greer gathered the puck deep in his own end, bringing it over centre ice before passing it to Brad Kraus, who beat two Siskins en route
to the net and then dished off to Catto who cashed in on a one-timer. Waterloo did not roll over, however, and continued to keep the pressure on the Kings during the rest of the period before being rewarded with goal when forward Kyle Platzer chipped the puck over the right shoulder of Elmira netminder Husak. Tied at 1-1 after the first, neither team could muster a goal in the second. Williams, the Waterloo netminder, had a terrific second period in net, shutting out the Kings
on three 5-on-3 advantages. “It was a tough game. We made it tough on ourselves,” said DeSiva. "They outworked us from start to finish, and I didn’t think that we stuck to any systems: we were very individual.” The third frame would be much of the same and the Kings only hope was to rediscover the sense of urgency they played with on Friday night in Stratford. With less than three minutes remaining, Priestap fired a wrist shot past Williams, giving the Kings the
lead. Catto would add one more for insurance 10 seconds later to give Elmira the win. All season long, the Kings have shown an uncanny ability to crank it up a notch when they needed to; DeSilva knew his players were capable of getting the job done. “It was a hard game but the two points at this time of the year are important, we are a strong team and are capable of winning,” he said. “It was definitely an emotional letdown after the game with Stratford. It was a good les-
son for us and it is good to have that lesson now because games like that are going to happen during the playoffs and we have to learn what to do and how to handle them.” The Kings have just five games remaining before the postseason, two at home and three on the road. Home games are against Guelph and Stratford. Away games are at Owen Sound, Waterloo, and Brantford. Elmira is home Sunday to take on the Guelph Hurricanes, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m.
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SCORECARD TWIN CENTRE NOVICE LL #2 GIRLS
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FEB. 11
Twin Centre 3, Wilmot 0 Goals: Emily Krueger, Claire Higgins, Rachel Jantzi (Reese Looser, Emm Sommer, Bella Kuchma, Mackenna Krulicki, Katya Yusim) Shutout: Kirsten Livingston
FEB. 11
FEB. 11
Dofasco 3, Twin Centre 0 FEB. 11
Clarrington 2, Twin Centre 1 Goals: Emma Banbury
FEB. 12
FEB. 14
Twin Centre 2, Woolwich 2 Goals: Claire Higgins, Katya Yusim (Mia Thompson, Emily Krueger, Makenna Krulicki)
Cambridge 2, Twin Centre 1 Goals: Grace Kalbfleisch (Libby Henderson, Emma Banbury) TWIN CENTRE PEEWEE A GIRLS
TWIN CENTRE ATOM LL 7547 FEB. 11
FEB. 8
Twin Centre 3, Ayr 0 Goals: Tyana Bruns x2, Olivia Bolender (Emily Whitney x2, Jordyn Torti) Shutout: Kylee Zacharczuk
Twin Centre 2, New Hamburg 2 Goals: Lauren Quehl, Leah Sebben FEB. 12
Twin Centre 3, Waterloo 1 Goals: Laura Ridge, Laura Weber, Madelyn Jantzi (Jocelyn Oja x 2, Laura Ridge, Sadie Diebold, Sophie Jantzi)
WOOLWICH ATOM LL - GIRLS FEB. 4
Milverton 4, Woolwich 2 Goals: Liette Fife (Holly Faries, Olivia Martin, Brianna Fleming)
WOOLWICH BANTAM C - GIRLS FEB. 11
FEB. 5
Woolwich 3, Waterloo 3 Goals: Jaycee Kaufman, Marlowe Schott, Brooke Mulder (Taylor Duench, Megan Thoman, Emily Schuurmans, Kaufman, Schott)
Woolwich 2, Waterloo 2 Goals: Maggie Sargent, Liette Fife (Holly Faries, Liette Fife, Brooke Richardson) TWIN CENTRE PEEWEE LL GIRLS
FEB. 12
FEB. 7
Woolwich 3, Waterloo 2 Goals: Mulder, Duench, Schuurmans (Hannah Weber, Lindsay Glofcheskie, Jessica Schopp, Schuurmans, Kaufman, Mulder)
Twin Centre 1, Waterloo 1 Goals: Grace Kalbfleich (Janessa Pretorius) FEB. 10
STONEY CREEK SWEETHEART TOURNAMENT
TWIN CENTRE MIDGET LL #2 GIRLS
Twin Centre 3, Wilmot 1 Goals: Sadie Richmond, Julia Dakin, Emma Banbury (Meghan Schnarr, Tiana Bruns, Courtney Rose, Megan Giovanniello)
FEB. 13
Twin Centre 3, Waterloo 0 Goals: Amanda Kuiack, Jayme Marshall, Contessa Brenner (Megan Kroetsch x2, Jayme Marshall) Shutout: Katherine Sutherland
FEB. 10
Twin Centre 4, Stoney Creek 3 Goals: Tiana Bruns, Libby Henderson, Sadie Richmond,
Woolwich 3, Kitchener 1 Goals: Natasha Runstedler, Jenny Norris, Victoria Horst (Rebecca Luis x2, Lindsey Bauman, Sarah Church)
WOOLWICH MIDGET B - GIRLS FEB. 8
Waterloo 4, Woolwich 1 Goals: Victoria Horst FEB. 12
Brampton 2, Woolwich 1 Goals: Jenny Norris (Katharine Hoffman, Kayla Wideman ) WOOLWICH TYKE (MINOR NOVICE) SELECT - BOYS FEB. 11
Caledon 3, Woolwich 2 Goals: Sebastian Garrett x2 (Mitchell Hartman, Andrew Gear, Sam Goebel, Mitchell Young) FEB. 13
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Twin Centre 0, Woolwich 0 Shutout: James Snyder
WOOLWICH NOVICE LL #1 BOYS FEB. 11
Woolwich 0, Twin Centre 0 Shutout: Connor Dingelstad FEB. 12
Woolwich #1 3, Woolwich #2 2 Goals: Ben Fretz x2, Mac Benham, (Ethan Murr x2, Logan Beard, Nolan Bridge, Nolan Williamson) WOOLWICH NOVICE LL #4 BOYS FEB. 11
Woolwich 3, Ayr 3 Goals: Simon Shantz x2, Dustin Good (Daniel Kelly, Jackson Dumart, Jordan Wang)
WOOLWICH NOVICE AE - BOYS FEB. 9
Stoney Creek 3, Woolwich 1
Goals: Andrew Weber (Danny Soehner, Ethan Birmingham) WOOLWICH NOVICE MAJOR A - BOYS JAN. 27
Woolwich 9, Georgetown 0 Goals: Spencer Young x3, Nolan Steringa x2, Cole Slade x2, Kyler Austin, Tyler Martin, (Owen Lee x2, Kyler Austin x2, Jake McDonald x2, Nolan Steringa, Brett Moser, Cole Slade, Colton Schmitt, AJ Mitchell, Spencer Young, Alex Hutton, Tyler Martin) Shutout: Brett Strohoff JAN. 28
Woolwich 5, Owen Sound 1 Goals: Spencer Young x2, Tyler Martin, Jake McDonald, Nolan Steringa (Alex Hutton x2, Cole Slade, Gavin Roemer, Weston Bradley) FEB. 5
Woolwich 7, Owen Sound 2 Goals: Kyler Austin x2, Spencer Young, Jake McDonald, Owen Lee, Tyler Martin, AJ Mitchell (Owen Lee x2, Jake McDonald, Kyler Austin, Tyler Martin, Weston Bradley, Cole Slade) FEB. 8
Woolwich 5, Georgetown 0 Goals: Owen Lee x2, Kyler Austin, Nolan Steringa, Jake McDonald (Nolan Steringa x2, Jake McDonald, Owen Lee, Brett Moser, Spencer Young) Shutout: Brett Strohoff FEB. 12
Woolwich 6, Oakville 2 Goals: Kyler Austin x3, Tyler Martin, Jake McDonald, Spencer Young (Nolan Steringa x2, Spencer Young x2, Jake McDonald, Owen Lee) FEB. 14
Woolwich 8, Oakville 3 Goals: Cole Slade x2, Jake McDonald x2, Brett Moser, Gavin Roemer, Kyler Austin, Nolan Steringa (Owen Lee x2, Spencer Young x2, Colton Schmitt, Jake McDonald, Kyler Austin, Gavin
SPECIALIZING IN:
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Woolwich #3 2, Woolwich #1 1 Goals: Ryan Parrott (Andrew Kieswetter)
WOOLWICH ATOM LL #3 - BOYS
FEB. 11
New Hamburg 4, Woolwich 1 Goals: Liam Dickson (Connor Bauman)
WOOLWICH MIDGET LL #1 BOYS FEB. 10
FEB. 12
Woolwich #3 2, Woolwich #1 1 Goals: Nathan Maier, Ian McGregor (Corbin Kaufman, Simon Zenker) TWIN CENTRE ATOM AE - BOYS FEB. 11
Twin Centre 4, Mount Forest 0 Goals: Curtis Butler x2, Brock Krulicki, Cameron Hoy (Dylan Hehn, Jack Koebel, Blair Bender, Cameron Hoy, William Weber) Shutout: Blair Gowing FEB. 12
Twin Centre 6, Kitchener 1 Goals: Josh Hubert x2, Brock Krulicki x2, Cameron Hoy, Curtis Butler (Tyler Zyta x2, Jack Koebel x2, Alex Kaufman x2, Curtis Butler, Ben Hayden, Cameron Hoy, Dylan Hehn, Devon Lee)
WOOLWICH MAJOR ATOM AA BOYS JAN. 11
Woolwich 3, Centre Wellington 2 Goals: Josh Martin, Brody Waters x2 (Mackenzie Willms, Brody Waters, Griffen Rollins) JAN. 14
Centre Wellington 2, Woolwich 1 Goals: Griffen Rollins (Austin Cousineau, Kayden Zacharczuk)
WOOLWICH PEEWEE AE - BOYS FEB. 7
OMHA PLAYOFFS
Guelph 5, Woolwich 1 Goals: Earl Schwartz FEB. 12
League Playoffs Woolwich 2 Hespeler 1 Goals: Cade Schaus, Benton Weber (Matthew MacDonald, Benton Weber, Cade Schaus)
Woolwich 5, Tavistock 4 Goals: Joel Cairney x2, Alex David, Tanner Horst, Zach Goetz (Joel Cairney x2, Alex David, Tanner Horst, Troy Brunkard) FEB. 12
Woolwich 5, Plattsville 2 Goals: Alex David x2, Tanner Horst, Tyler Martin, Joel Cairney (Joel Cairney x2, Lucas Bauman x2, Zach Goetz) TWIN CENTRE MIDGET LL #2 BOYS FEB. 10
London 3, Twin Centre 1 Goals: Taylor Holst FEB. 10
Central York 1, Twin Centre 0 FEB. 11
Stoney Creek 1, Twin Centre 0 WOOLWICH LL #2 – BOYS JAN. 27
Woolwich 5, New Hamburg 2 Goals: Lucas Nosal x2, Kadison Hipel x2, William Frank (Cameron Strickler, Lucas Nosal, Shane Young) FEB. 3
Woolwich 6, Beverly 1 Goals; Spencer Inglis, Shane Young, Blake Cabeldu, Cole Burkhart, Cameron Strickler, Lucas Nosal (Aaron Burkhart x2, Shane Young x2, William Frank, Cameron Strickler, Blake Cabeldu) FEB. 5
Woolwich #2 6, Woolwich #4 6 Goals; Cole Burkhart x2, Kadison Hipel x 2, Blake Cabeldu x2 (Lucas Nosal x 2, Shane Young, Aaron Burkhart x2, Blake Cabeldu x2, Kadison Hipel, William Frank)
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Shuffleboard Tables
SAT. 11-4
FEB. 12
Dan Snyder Memorial Arena at 7:00 PM
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RECREATIONAL & COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
Offered for ages 18 months & up 12 WEEKS: April 2 to June 22, 2012 IN PERSON REGISTRATION
FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 1, 2012 6:00 - 8:00 PM IN THE GYM LOBBY
PAYMENT MUST BE ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION – PAYMENT OPTIONS CASH OR CHEQUE –
SUMMER CAMP WEEKS JULY 9 - 13, 2012 & AUGUST 13 - 17, 2012 Full of Half Days Available
Register before June 1, 2012 and save!
GUELPH
HURRICANES
Please note that all programs are subject to availability and sufficient enrollment.
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Call 519.669.2227 or email: wgcregistrar@gmail.com CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE: www.woolwichgymnastics.com
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HELP WANTED
ALTECH
FINANCIAL
DRILLING & INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
ALTECH DRILLING AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES Is seeking a motivated individual to join our team. The ideal candidate would have experience in mechanics, heavy equipment/farm equipment repair, electrical or welding (or all of the above). Tasks would include: diagnosis/ repair to ALTECH’s fleet of trucks, trailers and mobile drill rigs, with occasional on site work. Full benefits are available after a probation period of 3 months. A typical work week would range from 24-35 hrs a week depending on workload. Starting wage would range from $19-$25/hr. A semi-retired/retired tradesperson would certainly be considered. Please send resumes/inquiries to:
DAVE MILLARD
ALTECH Drilling and Investigative Services 3217 Hemlock Hill Dr. Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z3
Ph. 519.664.3331 Fx. 519.664.3335 HELP WANTED
Payables/Receivables Administrator Wintermar Farms/Cribit Seeds is seeking a candidate to fill the listed role. Core responsibilities include issuing and paying invoices, journal entries, preparing bank deposits along with bank reconciliation. Other duties would include inventory entries and general office support. Candidates need to show an attention to detail, have bookkeeping experience and adapt to changing demands that one would find in a small business office.
For a more detailed description contact Craig @ 519-664-3701 ext. 25 or craig@cribit.com.
PIB Financial, the financial planning and investment services division of Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc. located in Elmira, Ontario is accepting applications for the full time position of
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT PIB began business in 1980 to provide Group Insurance, Life Insurance, and Retirement Programs to a large Canadian corporate partner. Our strong relationship with this partner and its independent dealer network across Canada continues today. PIB Financial has grown to manage over $450 Million on behalf of over 8,000 individual clients from all walks of life and group clients from diverse economic sectors coast to coast. Quality service, personal relationships, strategic advice and investment performance are our top priorities. The Financial Consultant position is responsible for managing and growing an existing block of affluent clients, including entrepreneurs, by building and maintaining trusted relationships. You will be the primary contact for their investment and financial needs. In addition, the candidate will look to grow our business by prospecting within our unique corporate partner relationship. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a boutique financial planning team in order to meet all of our clients’ needs. This role has tremendous growth opportunities for a hardworking, success-driven individual. The preferred candidate will have 2 plus years experience in financial services, is Mutual Fund Licensed, and has achieved, or is working towards the CFP designation. For more information regarding this position, please visit our website at www.pib.com If you have the above qualifications and thrive in a team environment, we would like to hear from you. Please send or fax your resume in confidence to the attention of Human Resources, PIB Financial, 49 Industrial Drive, Elmira, Ont. N3B 3B1, by Monday March 5th, 2012. Fax (519) 669-1923. Email Ldemerling@pib.com We thank all interested candidates. Please note only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
HELP WANTED
Requires
SERVICE TECHNICIAN We are a full line dealer for agricultural, construction, turf and consumer products. We specialize in Kubota, Polaris, Claas and numerous short line brands. We are currently looking for a Service Technician with small engine, lawn and garden, ATV and snowmobile experience. The versatility to work on a wide variety of equipment would be an asset. We offer competitive wages, benefits and factory training. Please forward resume to: DeBoer’s Equipment Ltd. P.O. Box 130 0519 Wellington Rd. 7, Elora ON N0B 1S0 or fax: 519-846-0061 or email: service@deboersequipment.com
HELP WANTED
>>Established
Framing Company in KW area requires framers with a minimum of 1 year experience. Must have own transportation. Top wages offered to energetic and responsible applicants. Please call 519-656-9200.
>>Warehouse Manager required. Must have DZ licence, and lift truck operator’s certificate. Please fax your resume to 519669-3035, or email dvoll@ vollscontract.ca
WORK WANTED
>>Are
Your To “do lists” too long? Weekends “too short?” Let me help or do it for you. Over 20 years experience in renovations, decks, fences, household maintenance. Call Rick 519-669-2130.
HEALTH CARE
>>Pain
In The Neck, arms and shoulders? Backaches? Pain going down legs? Trouble sleeping? Winter blues? Call today: 519-577-3251. Grant’s Hands On Therapy. Elmira office or house calls.
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MECHANICAL DESIGNER/DRAFT PERSON Responsibilities
• Production of detail drawing and bills of material for fabricated equipment • Liaise with in-house estimating, technical and shop staff • Assist fabricators and installers in solving problems
Requirements
• Must have throrough knowledge of drafting principles • Must have the ability to use 3D modeling software • Must be familiar with MS Office Applications • Experience with Solidworks an asset • Successful applicant will posses strong organizational • skills and attention to detail.
guidelines for CPR, choking and AED (defibrillation). Ideal for students, parents, caregivers and employees.
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M&G MILLWRIGHTS LIMITED P.O. Box 247 Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Attention: Human Resources or Fax: 519-669-1450 or Email: bob@mgmill.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered will be contacted.
PETS
RENTALS
>>Recently
Outdoor Dog Training Trained by Brad Pattison
You don’t walk your dog indoors so why train there?
Services: Group Adult & Puppy Classes. Private Sessions & in Home Dog Sitting
Group & Puppy Classes Starting soon! Contact me for dates. Must have a Martingale collar and a 6 foot leash!
contact Shanna at shanna@pawsitivecanineconnection.com or www.pawsitivecanineconnection.com 519.500.3594
FOR SALE
>>Frocks
and Fabrics Spring fabric sale. February 20 - March 2. 519-8469250.
PETS
WANTED
>>Antique
Cupboards, tables, boxes, toys, paper, cast iron farm and shed goodies, old and unusual. Call 519-787-8287 , machine,
>>Looking to Buy >>All Pet Apparel 30% to second hand basketball net
50% Off! Creature Comfort Pet Emporium. Open 7 days, 1553 King St. N. St. Jacobs. 519-664-3366. www.creaturecomfort.ca
100%
Local.
(portable & in good shape) for teen boy. Please email lj5martin@hotmail.com
RENTALS
>>1
Bedroom Unit in clean, very quiet 6-plex. Pet free, non smoking. Parking and laundry on site. Available April 1. $560/mth + utilities. 519-669-2212.
Renovated 1 bedroom apartment for rent. Bloomingdale Maryhill area. Appliances included. $540/month + utilities. Non smoker, no pets. Available March 1. Call Ron 519-5013894.
REAL ESTATE
>>Private Sale - 3 Bedroom brick bungalow, corner lot, in Elmira. Fully renovated. Open House - Sat. Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m. Sun. Feb. 19, 1-3 p.m. by appointment only. 519-669-2667. TRADES & SERVICES
>>Pet
Transportation & Cleaning Services. Vacuuming, dusting and mopping. Reliable, honest and prompt. Wages negotiable. Bondable and police check. Call 519-2082785.
GARAGE SALES
>>Indoor Garage Sale, Woolwich Memorial Arena. Sat. April 14, 7:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Vendors needed. 519-669-6026. For more information visit our website www.woolwich.ca
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Printing & Copying Services >>Black and white, 8 1/2 X 11 flyers designed and printed for as low as 6¢. Professionally designed, quick turnaround, local service. Delivery, folding and colour work also available. Call 519.669.5790 ext 107 for details.
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2012 DOG TAGS Dog Tags for 2012 are now available to be purchased at the following locations: Township of Woolwich Office at 24 Church Street West, Elmira. Village Pet Food Shoppe, 10 Church St. W., Elmira Creature Comfort Pet Emporium, 1553 King Street North, St. Jacobs Eldale Veterinary Clinic, 150 Church Street West, Elmira Breslau Animal Hospital, 2057 Victoria St. North (Unit 3), Breslau, Ontario.
Can’t find what you’re looking for on the Township of Woolwich’s Website? We are reviewing our Website and want to hear your issues, opinions and questions.
The fees before April 15th are: * Neutered/Spayed - $25.00 * Non-neutered/non-spayed - $35.00
This is your invitation to participate in a Focus Group Session.
If you can’t attend a Focus Group, you can call, email us, or fill out the online form at www.woolwich.ca
If the Dog Tag is purchased after April 15th (unless a bill of sale is provided to prove that the dog was purchased after April 15th) an additional $15.00 will apply. A replacement tag costs $5.00
Registration is recommended but Focus Groups are open to all.
Attend the Township’s Focus Group on: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 7:00 – 8:30PM Township Administration Building, Second Floor THE FOCUS GROUP WILL BE HELD AT: Township Administration Building (second floor) 24 Church Street West, Elmira Parking is available at the rear of the building and across Maple Street in the Public Lot.
FOCUS GROUP REGISTRATION QUESTIONS │CONTACT Steph Thomas
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Light refreshments will be provided.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING Woolwich Memorial Centre 24 Snyder Ave. S. Elmira, ON 519.669.1647 ext. 7001 YOUR 2012 INTERIM TAX NOTICE Property tax bills were mailed February 10, 2012. DUE DATES: Friday, March 9, 2012 (first Installment) Friday, May 11, 2012 (second installment)
Join us for an afternoon of
Family Day February 20, 2012
DIDN’T RECEIVE A BILL? Non-receipt of a tax bill does not waive your obligation to pay and you may incur a penalty. The Township of Woolwich should be advised of your complete mailing address. If Canada Post has assigned a PO Box number or you have moved since your last billing please provide that information by calling 519-669-6000 and we will update our records accordingly. If you did not receive a bill, contact the Finance Department as soon as possible at (519) 669-6000.
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: If you have any questions related to the assessment value placed on your property, call the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation at 1-866-296-6722. Marion Pollard, CMTP (A) Manager of Revenue/Tax Collector
Activity!
Family Activities (WMC Community Centre) 12:15 ‐ 1 pm 1:15 ‐ 2 pm
Family ZUMBA ‐ FREE! Family YOGA ‐ FREE!
*Sponsored by the WMC Fitness Centre
2 ‐ 4 pm
Family Crafts
Donations being accepted to support Kate’s Kause!
Skating
12 ‐ 12:50 pm NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDING ALERT: If you have been pay- ing taxes on land only, you may be subject to a Supplementary 3 ‐ 3:50 pm Tax Bill later this year.
Public Skating ‐ FREE! * Sponsored by Elmira McDonald’s
Family Shinny ‐ FREE! * Sponsored by Pumps Plus
Swimming 1:15 ‐ 3:15 pm
Public Swim ‐ FREE!
* Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Elmira
Hot Chocolate & Coffee Compliments of BADEN COFFEE Popcorn Compliments of the WMC Concession Hourly Draws for DOOR PRIZES from 1 ‐ 4pm!
You’re invited to the 1 s t Annual Woolwich Home & Garden Show presented by the Elmira Sugar Kings and the Township of Woolwich
Thursday, April 19th – Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at the Woolwich Memorial Centre
Thursday & Friday - 5:30PM – 9:30PM Saturday - 10AM – 4PM Admission: $2. per person VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! APPLICATIONS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT WWW.WOOLWICH.CA O R P I C K E D U P A T T H E WOOLWICH MEMORIAL CENTRE 24 S N Y D E R A V E N U E , S O U T H , E L M I R A For more information visit www.woolwich.ca or contact Jennifer Horndl 519-669-6048 jhorndl@woolwich.ca
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TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND WITH SPLASH FEATURE AT GIBSON PARK IN ELMIRA
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 6:30pm. – 8:00pm.
» February 18, 2012
ment and involvement towards this proposed accessible playground and splashpad feature project. Led by “Kate’s Kause” and with participation from “Shane’s Inspiration” this project is taking life. Evaluating a location for this project is the next step in the process. Gibson Park has been identified as a potential opportunity, and you are invited to attend the open house to learn more about this project and provide input. Who: A great deal of work has been done however we need to hear from you. We want and need your feedback!
Where: Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave., meeting room #2
Why: Community volunteers have taken a very pro-active approach towards enhancing the accessibility to playground structures in Woolwich. Over the past several months these vol- Comments/Questions: Karen Makela, 519.669.6022 Or Brian Detzler, 519.669.6023 unteers have passionately led the charge to obtain funding and garner community excite-
COME OUT, SEE THE PLANS!
PLACES OF FAITH
HEARING ASSISTED
St. Teresa Catholic Church No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope! Celebrate Eucharist with us Mass times are:
Sat. 5pm, Sun. 9am and 11:15am
19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira • 519-669-3387
Trinity United Church, Elmira “Our mission is to love, learn & live by Christ’s teachings” Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School during Worship Minister: Rev. Dave Jagger
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www.execulink.com/~unitedchurch/index.html Visit us at: www.wondercafe.ca 21 Arthur St. N., Church office 519-669-5560
Feb. 19 Building Bridges With Your Words
Zion Mennonite Fellowship Finding The Way Together
47 Arthur St., S. Elmira • 519-669-3153 www.thejunctionelmira.com
Sunday School at 9:30am Service at 10:30am REACH WITH LOVE. TEACH THE TRUTH. SEND IN POWER. 290 Arthur St. South, Elmira • 519-669-3973 www.ElmiraAssembly.com (Across from Tim Horton’s)
Sunday, February 19, 2012 9:15 & 11:00 AM #1 - “Creation & Evolution”
SUNDAYS @ 10:30AM Services at John Mahood Public School www.elmiracommunity.org M&T Business Card Ad:Layout 1 04/03/09 10:22 AM Page 1
Guest Speaker: Dr. Kirk Durston 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 Check out our website www.woodsidechurch.ca
NURSERY PROVIDED
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Gospel in the OT
- The Junction -
Sunday School - 9:30am Worship Service - 10:45am
Series: Thinking Through Today’s Issues
5 First St., Elmira • 519-669-1459
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
An Unbreakable Covenant
Ron Seabrooke Discovering God Together
519-669-2319 | www.wbconline.ca 4522 Herrgott Road, Wallenstein
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
10:30am Worship Service 9:15am Sunday School Pastor: Richard A. Frey www.stpaulselmira.ca
27 Mill St., Elmira • 519-669-2593
Check the Observer for your local faith listings!
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REAL ESTATE
Visit us at our NEW LOCATION! 3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-5426
OPEN HOUSE - 6 Walker St. Elmira | Sat. & Sun. 2-4pm
FEATURE PROPERTY Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
$249,900
$299,000 A REAL STUNNER
MAKE YOUR MOVE!
Paul Martin
Elmira - Looking for your first home? Look no further! This convenient home is full of personality. Close to downtown and bus route. Many updates including: mudroom at side entrance, kitchen updates, unique ceramic tile throughout and finished basement. Single garage equipped with separate workshop room. Back slider to fenced yard with large deck and shed. MLS Call Paul direct
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT
519-503-9533 www.homeswithpaul.ca
Waterloo - Don't miss this elegant home in an excellent location. Featuring: oversized
20ft x 14ft garage, carpet free main floor, large open living room with gas fireplace. Cooking made easy in the spacious eat in kitchen with slider to deck with privacy wall. Enchanting master bedroom with walk-in closet and vaulted ceiling. Convenient 3rd floor laundry. This home is complete with finished basement including a walk out to covered patio in the fenced yard and no back neighbors. A must see! MLS Call Paul direct
OPEN HOUSES - 16 & 18 Wyatt St. Elmira | Saturday, February 18th. 2-4pm CLOSE TO BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN OPEN CONCEPT
$500.00 donation will be made with every home bought or sold by Paul in Woolwich.
Elmira - This quality built, open
concept semi. Built by Huron homes in mature area. Close to downtown, walking distance to restaurants and banks. Main floor laundry, spacious master with large closet and 4 piece ensuite. The double garage is 17.5ft x 20ft, perfect for storage, easily have parking for 3 vehicles between garage and driveway. Convenient separate side entrance.. MLS Call Paul direct.
Alli Bauman SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT
519-577-6248
Elmira - This quality built, open
$299,900 NE W
www.elmiraandareahomes.com
A donation of $250.00 with any home bought or sold through Alli or Bill.
Bill Norris
$299,900
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$259,900
$453,900 MODEL HOME FOR SALE
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT
519-588-1348
www.elmiraandareahomes.com
Elmira - This affordable 3 bedroom home is close to amenities. The
sizable master bedroom is equipped with walk-in closet. Finished basement with 3pc bathroom. Bright kitchen with walk out to fenced yard. Kitchen appliances included. MLS Call Paul direct.
Elmira - Meet “Olivia�, another fabulous home by Verdone. 2216sqft plus fin'd bsmnt. Many quality finishes some incl: Ceramic, Hrdwd, oversized trim & mf crown moulding. MF lndy, spacious LR, Dinette walk out to covered 16.4 x 9.4ft deck. Fabulous must see kit built for convienience, French drs to mf den. Lg master w/crown moulding, 2 walk ins, lg beautiful ens w/free standing tub & oversized glass shower. MLS Call Paul Direct
$749,900
$675,000
HOBBY FARM ON 20 ACRES
Woolwich - Loc’d on 20 acres. Spacious 2400 sqft bungalow equip’d w/MF lndry, sep dr, huge fin’d bsmnt & walk up to garage. Open kit & FM w/wood fp. Master w/huge walk in closet & attractive slider to 3 tiered composite deck w/hot tub. 25x36 ft insulated, heated shop, 100amp w/bathrm & phone. 20,000 sqft 2 storey barn equipped for chickens or turkeys, currently empty. 17 acres of bush w/trail, mostly hardwood & poplar. MLS Call Paul direct.
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Brokerage OPEN HOUSE
OFFICE PHONE: 519.343.2124
MCARTHUR SAT. EDITH & SUN. 2-4
KATHY ROBINSON ***Broker of Record
519.292.0362
*Sales Representative
$559,900
519.638.2509
coachhouse@wightman.ca I www.coachhouserealty.ca
YOUR DOLLAR WILL GO FURTHER HERE!
SPACIOUS BUNGALOW BUILT FOR YOU!
Elmira - 79.5ft x 274ft Lot. Call and design this home to fit your needs
and wants. Spacious bungalow on large treed lot. Stairway from garage to basement. Custom designed kitchen. Huron Homes will entertain other plans for houses on this lot. Call 519-503-9533 to have a look at the blueprints. MLS
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th 2 - 4pm
ALL NEW, QUALITY BUILT BUNGALOW! DRAYTON 552 MAIN ST. PALMERSTON
NEW Impressive all brick bungalow w/walkout bsmt. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, great rm w/vaulted ceilings, gas fp & mantel, rich oak kitchen w/island, main floor laundry, central air & carpet free floors. Double garage w/basement entrance. House is maintenance free on an oversized lot with deck, paved driveway HAWKESVILLE and Tarion Warranty. $349,900 Call: Edith 519.638.2509(h) 519.741.6791(c) MLS 1211587.
3385 AMENT LINE,
SUDOKU - HARD
Palmerston
(Across from Home Hardware)
concept semi. Built by Huron homes in mature area. Close to downtown, walking distance to restaurants and banks. Main floor laundry, spacious master with large closet and 4 piece ensuite. The double garage is 17.5ft x 20ft, perfect for storage, easily have parking for 3 vehicles between garage and driveway. Convenient separate side entrance.. MLS Call Paul direct.
NEW LISTING! PALMERSTON 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath bungalow on nice lot w/double car garage. Home boasts galley kitchen, main floor laundry, separate dining rm w/walkout French doors to covered deck, bright, spacious living rm and oversized entrance/foyer. Lower level; features 28 x 26 rec rm w/built in oak bar, office, 3 pc bath, cold rm, storage rm & large utility rm. Perfect location, close to parks & amenities. $239,900 Call Kathy 519.292.0362 MLS 1214335.
Find local open house locations listed here every Saturday.
3385 AMENT LINE,
$549,900
HAWKESVILLE
Country living close to the city. Beautiful custom built log home. Open concept with soaring ceilings, handcrafted fieldstone wood fireplace. Fully finished walk-out lower level. 3 bedrooms/2 baths..86 acre of land overlooking Conestoga River. See virtual tour www.draperteamrealty.com
Call Gayle at Team Realty to discuss your real estate goals, plans and dreams!
Gayle Draper, Sales Representative Tel: 519-500-6004 gdraperteam@rogers.com
Modern Thinking - Traditional Values!
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REAL ESTATE
Sunlight Homes
When you buy or sell your home with us, part of our commission supports women’s shelters & violence prevention programs.
ELMIRA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Drayton Heights MODEL HOME OPEN EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1-5PM
Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage 90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4
519-669-3192
BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record
Elmira@royallepage.ca | www.royallepage.ca/elmira
The Edge Semi-detached homes from
SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.
LAURIE LANGDON Sales Representative
MONIQUE ROES Sales Representative
WOW FANTASTIC LIVING SPACE!
FLORADALE!
$799,900 LOCATION LOCATION. 3.74 acres bordering Elmira’s edge.
$1,100,000. INVITING. 20 acre bush lot. Welcoming red brick bungalow, custom design open concept design offers picturesque views through many generous windows. Fully finished basement, ideal for in-law or extended family. Entertaining patios, walkouts are many, feature fireplace wall in family room is visible from all entertaining rooms. Additional 60 x 32’ shed. NEW MLS
$193,990
Choose from one of our plans or let us custom build your home fully detached. Homes starting
Estimated 4000 sq ft on main and 2nd floor. 2011 updates include kitchen, open concept dining and breakfast area. Spacious rec room/games rooms with cozy wood burning fireplace. Many outdoor features, inground pool, 32 x24 heated shop. Call for details. MLS
TRANQUILITY
GREAT SINGLE DETACHED HOME EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING!
from
$249,900 Many models to choose from Learn More About Sunlight Heritage Homes and Our fine communities by Visiting us Today!
Alyssa Henry Broker Re/Max Real Estate Centre Inc.
www.sunlighthomes.ca
519.787.0203
Have a question? Email us at: info@sunlighthomes.ca
$1,900,00. PICTURE PERFECT SETTING.
Secluded landscape of hills, pond and trees welcomes you this spacious ranch bungalow. 61 Acres of agriculture land, 1998 amazing shed and workshop. MLS
ONLY 4 YRS. new and only attached at the garage, this 3 bdrm. home offers a fenced yard and double driveway. Oversized garage. Maple kitchen. Walkout to deck. Main flr. washroom. Central air & vac. Won’t last long! New MLS $259,900.
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
3 Arthur St. S. Elmira • www.remaxsolidgold.biz OFFICE: 519-669-5426
BERT MARTIN, BROKER
$314,900 BRESLAU. Excellent family neighbourhood. Close to schools and backs onto park. 3 bdrms, 3 bathrooms, walkout basement to fenced yard, attractive kitchen with 6 appliances included, walkout off dinette to deck, living room with gas fireplace, master with walk in closet and 4 pc ensuite. MLS
DIRECT: 519-572-2669 EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz
$229,900 ELMIRA. Many possible uses for the building zoned C-2, onsite parking, nice upper level 1 bedroom apartment with separate entrance & hydro, one street over from downtown, corner lot, gas furnace. Don’t miss this business/investment opportunity in an awesome LOCATION!!!! MLS
LET OUR 50+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU!
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PR ICE
Call Bert For Your FREE Market Evaluation
BEAUTIFUL
3 year old with 3rd floor loft and view of countryside, 3 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, walkout from dining room to new deck, walkout from basement to rear yard, new central air, master ensuite w/corner tub. Call Bert to view. MLS.
$370,000
VICTORIA GLEN - spotless raised bungalow across from protected parkland. 3 bdrm, 2bth. Roof (‘11). Furnace (‘11). C/air (‘11). Reno’d main bth w/granite & maple vanity. Rec. rm. Dble conctrete driveway. Quiet street close to public school. MLS $304,900.
QUIET neighbourhood close to downtown. Large lot (backs to a park). Detached garage 24’x16’. Replacement doors & windows, cupboards, furnace and shingles. 3 bedrooms (2 w/hdwd. flrs.). MLS $219,900.
WOODED LOT! - Spacious bungalow with full walkout bsmt. Recent hardwood on most of the main lfloor. 2 pc. ensuite. Fin. bsmt. with lovely stone fireplace. Updated windows, furnace & garage dr. Huge lot. New MLS. $359,900.
PRICE REDUCED! Brick home backs to open space. Large oak kitchen w/lots of windows. Main flr. Fam. rm. w/woodstove & L.R. 2 baths. Gas furnace, central air. Detache dgarage. Covered porch. MLS $219,900.
COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE
Two adjoining offices in Multi-Tenant Plaza. Also 920 s/f unit consisting of two offices, reception area, kitchenette and bathroom. Located in busy plaza 10 minutes from Waterloo. MLS. Call Bert to view.
Your referrals are appreciated!
Private Sale - 71 Second Street, ELMIRA
Brokerage
R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 Arthur St. S., Elmira
Brad Martin
Broker of Record, MVA Residential Res:
519.669.1068
Julie Heckendorn Broker
Res:
519.669.8629
Tracey Williams Sales Rep.
Cell:
519.505.0627
PRIVATE SALE
$379,000 61 Memorial Ave. ELMIRA $365,000 -
Large Bungalow – large 135’x80’ corner lot, fenced yard, mature trees. Florida room, deck, double concrete driveway, large double garage. Hardwood floors, kitchen – oak cupboards, 3 bedrooms, 3 skylights, large L shaped rec room, gas fireplace, full cupboards with sink. High Efficiency furnace, central air, central vac. Call 519-669-5270.
Large 4+ bedroom family home on 1/4 acre lot. Shaded and fenced backyard, central vac, central air, large country style kitchen with island, den, main floor laundry, hardwood flooring, 2.5 bathrooms, hobby room, recreation room with in-floor heating. Large master bedroom with 2-man shower and walk-in-closet. Large deck, veranda, and heated garage (12x40). Comfree.ca #297197 or mls.ca #815012
519-669-1456 - dvm975@bell.net.
519-669-2772
www.thurrealestate.com
BUYING OR SELLING? You’ve come to the right place to find a home.
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FAMILY ALBUM ANNIVERSARY
ANNIVERSARY
BIRTHDAY
Surprise 40th Wedding Anniversary for
Cheers to an amazing husband on his birthday!
Barb & Menno Brubacher
Happy 30th Tony!
February 12th, 1972
February 17, 1962
Happy Anniversary my Dear from your first husband.
MEMORIAM
Family and friends are welcome to celebrate this special occasion. There is an Open House on Sunday February 26, 2012 from 1-4 pm at the Elmira Legion.
MOM
In Loving Memory of
John R. Stickney Father, Brother, Uncle & Friend Mar. 17, 1945 - Feb. 17, 1996.
How patient in your suffering when no hand could give you ease, God, the helper of the helpless saw your pain & gave you peace. Loved & remembered by the Stickneys, Richmonds & Howletts.
You’re one in a million! Love you, Monique
Best Wishes Only Please!
MEMORIAM
(Mary Kelly) 30 years have passed Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all A thought, a prayer are all we can give These you will have as long as we live
BIRTHDAY
MEMORIAM
Happy 80th Birthday Helen L.(Stickney) Richmond!
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Helen’s 80th Birthday, Saturday, February 18th, 1:00 – 4:00pm, at Trinity United Church (lower level), 21 Arthur St., North Elmira.
Best wishes only.
DEATH NOTICES
>>BRUBACHER, Ada - Died peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the age of 104, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, formerly of the Fairview Mennonite Home Apartments (Cambridge) for the last 14 years. Ada was born July 18, 1907, just outside of Heidelberg, Ontario.
Jay Trapp
>>DUECK, Gloria Jean (nee Billyard) 1942 – 2012- Gloria died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at St. Mary’s Hospital on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the age of 69. Local relatives are her daughter Karen Medlicott and her husband Tom of Breslau.
December 21, 1956 to
February 17, 2011
What I would sacrifice to give him one more hug, tell him I love him one more time, to spend one more day with him.
>>HEDRICH, Larry Claire- Passed away peacefully at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the age of 64. Local relatives are his brother Nick Hedrich and his wife Sally of Elmira.
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Remembering and loving you always, Your son, Jeremy
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SERVICE PROS AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOMOTIVE
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TIRE Body Maintenance
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Complete Collision Service
Farm • Auto • Truck Industrial • On-The-Farm Service
35 Howard Ave., Elmira
519-669-3232
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101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2
519.669.8330
FAX: 519.669.3210 AFTER HOURS
519.669.8917 CRANE
ORTLIEB CRANE & Equipment Ltd. Ltd.
RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL
• 14 ton BoomTruck • 40 ton Mobile Crane
Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Decorative/Stamped and coloured concrete
519-664-9999
CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR SPRING 2012 PROJECTS
519-638-2699
ST. JACOBS
RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE 24 Hour Accident Assistance
1-800-CARSTAR 519-669-3373
33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
CARPET CARE
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOMOTIVE
THOMPSON’S
Auto Tech Inc. Providing the latest technology to repair your vehicle with accuracy and confidence.
21 Industrial Dr. Elmira Accredited Test & Repair Facility
519-669-4400
519-669-7652
31 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA www.thompsonsauto.ca
DECORATING
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NOW ACCEPTING
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24 Hour Service
Chem-Dry Acclaim® 61 Arthur St., N. Elmira
FOR ALL YOUR HOME DECORATING NEEDS.
7 Days A Week
669-3332
27 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
(Emergencies only)
AUTO CLINIC
519.669.3658
AGRICULTURAL • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • High Quality Installation of Steel & Aluminum Eavestrough • Rugged Steel Eavestrough for Today’s Metal Roofing Systems
JEREMY MARTIN
519.669.1462 Fax: 519.669.9970
PH 519-502-4679 | Fax 519-291-6624
18 Kingfisher Dr., Elmira
8632 Concession 3, RR#3 Listowel, ON, N4W 3G8
Tel:
xcountryeaves@live.ca
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SERVICE PROS CARPET CARE
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EFFORT!
Renovating? Let us do the clean up
RENOVATION CLEAN UPS! Call for Details • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning on Location • Area Rug Cleaning Drop-off and Pick up Service • Bleached out Carpet Spot Repair • Janitorial • Grout Cleaning • Carpet Repair & Re-Installation • Pet deodorization • Floor Stripping www.completecarpetcare.ca
ROB McNALL
519-669-7607
LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-866-669-7607
MEDICAL TREATMENT
F. David Reimer
UNDER PRESSURE TO HEAL
Safe, effective and proven for 13 + UHMS (Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society) Approved indications: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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QUICK LOCAL SERVICE | 245 Labrador Dr., Waterloo
www.UniTwin.com | 519.886.2102 MUSIC SERVICES
SEWING SERVICES
FOR THE MUSIC-LOVER IN YOUR LIFE
Sew Special
We’ll take your favourite albums, clean up clicks, pops and surface noise and enhance the overall sound of the recording.
● Air or Gas Embolism ● Thermal Burns ● Acute Traumatc Ischemias ● Exceptional Blood Loss ● Decompression Sickness ● Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ● Delayed Radiation Injury + Many More
FREE ESTIMATES
519-669-2251 36 Hampton St., Elmira
OFFERING A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO RECLAIM UNUSED LAND MANY APPLICATIONS:
• Industrial lots • Pasture reclaimation • Golf courses • Cottages • Trail maintenance & development • Real estate lots • Orchard maintenance • Ski resorts • Wooded lot thinning, etc.
Free Estimates In Home Consultations
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Over 20 Years Experience
519-669-0541 ELMIRA, ON
Lois Weber 519-669-3985 Elmira
BOWEN THERAPY ...is the solution for your PAIN! Benefits may be evident as early as the first session. Treatments are safe for everyone from infants to the elderly.
Call Now!
For more information call:
60 Memorial Avenue, Elmira (519) 669-0112
SELF STORAGE
free estimates interior/exterior painting wallpapering & Plaster|Drywall repairs
Custom Blinds
Kevin Bartley, B.A. Hons., Professional Bowenwork Practitioner
56 Howard Ave. Unit 2, Elmira, ON, N3B 2E1
•Tree Trimming & Removal • Aerial Bucket Trucks • Stump Grinding • Arborist Evaluations • Fully Insured & Certified • Certified to Work Near Power Lines
Custom Drapery
www.reimerhbot.com
519-669-0220
20 years experience
Custom Sewing for Your Home
BOWEN THERAPY
Reimer Hyperbarics of Canada Established 2000
TROPHIES | CUPS | PLAQUES | MEDALLIONS RIBBONS | NAME TAGS | NAME PLATES DOOR PLATES | CUSTOM ENGRAVING
We’ll transfer music from LPs, 45s, 78s and cassettes to CDs.
TREE SERVICE
PAINTING
Every Body is Better with Bowen!
SKATE SHARPENING
Davco Forestry Brush Mower capable of mowing up to 6" diameter brush and also for mowing any long grass.
HELPING RECLAIM YOUR UNUSED LAND!
• Environmentally friendly • Extremely low ground pressure • Returns nutrients back to soil • No erosion problems - leaves soil structure intact • No Burning • No harm to keeper trees
SERVICE ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO
OUR EQUIPMENT CAN HANDLE TOUGH BRUSH & LONG GRASS!
For more information contact: JEFF BASLER
RR 1, Elmira, Ontario, N3B 2Z1 | Mobile: 519-505-0985 | Office: 519-669-9081 Fax: 519-669-9819 | Email: ever-green@sympatico.ca
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
YOUR Steve PLUMBING Co. & HEATING Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
One stop shop for all your needs.
BRUBACHER LTD.
PLUMBING, FURNACE REPAIRS, SERVICE & INSTALLATION, GAS FITTING
C.J.
For all your Plumbing Needs. 24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi
SPECIALISTS!
19 First St. E., Elmira
ELMIRA
SPECIALIZING IN:
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519-669-3362
519-669-3652 SEPTIC SERVICES
519-885-2828
SALT
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Softener Salt & Pool Salt
Septic Tank Cleaning
Various sizes & rates
CLEAN • DRY • SECURE
Call
519-669-4964
100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA
Inspections for Real Estate Septic System Repairs & Restoration Catch Basin Cleaning
The Sharp Shop | 112-D Bonnie Cres., Elmira
519.669.5313
MON-THURS 3PM TO 6PM | FRI 12PM TO 6PM SAT 9AM TO 5PM | SUN 12PM TO 3PM
TAX SERVICES
SKATE SHARPENING
While you wait! State of the Ainert Sharpening Mach
$4.99 per pair 5th pair FREE.
22 Church St. W., Elmira
Tel: 519-669-5537
STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5
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or
519-648-3004
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
GLASS SERVICES COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
...& SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
SHELLY & SCOTT TAYLOR 28 Pintail Drive, Elmira, ON, N3B 3G9
519-669-0003
taylortax@rogers.com
ST. JACOBS
GLASS SYSTEMS INC. 1600 King St. N., Bldg A17 St. Jacobs, Ontario N0B 2N0
FREE ESTIMATES • Store Fronts • Thermopanes • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Replacement Windows • Shower Enclosures • Sash Repair
TEL: 519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104 FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service
Home Improvements
WINDOWS & DOORS
ROOFING | SIDING | SOFFIT & FACIA DRYWALL INSTALLATION
MURRAY MARTIN | 519.669.9308 1722 Floradale Rd., Elmira, ON, N3B 2Z1
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SERVICE PROS
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
FIREPLACES
“A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME”
Kleensweep
Choosing Your Fireplace? Let Us Help You Get Cozy
Carpet Care
Wood, Gas or Pellet? Insert or Free Standing? Traditional or Contemporary Styling? Practical, Cost Effective, Top Performer?
Rugs and Upholstery
•Mattress Cleaning •Residential •Commercial •Personalized Service •Free Estimates West Montrose, ON
T. 519.669.2033
www.fergusfireplace.com
COLLEEN
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Truck & Trailer Maintenance
CUSTOM COVERS & REPAIRS
Cardlock Fuel Management
Boat Covers | Air Conditioning Covers | Small Tarps Storage Covers | BBQ Covers | Awnings & Canopies Replacement Gazebo Tops | Golf Cart Encolsures & Covers •Ratches, Hooks, Straps, Webbing etc. •Canvas, Vinyl, Polyester, Acrylic Fabrics
General Repairs
COMMERCIAL 24 CARDLOCK FUEL DEPOT HOUR
519.595.4830
MATERIAL HANDLING & PROCESSING SYSTEMS
Poole, ON
For a real stinkfest, you have to visit Jupiter and its moons
• Design • Installation • Custom Fabrication
MILLWRIGHTS LTD.
519.669.5105
Strange But True Bill & Rich Sones
Q. What’s arguably the foulestsmelling place in the known universe, outside of certain locker rooms?
A.
The joke’s on huge, manymooned Jupiter, a region even roaches would avoid, says astronomer Bob Berman in Strange Universe. A health inspector would happily approve the sanitary, totally sterile conditions of Mercury and might even tolerate the sulfuric-acid smell of the Venusian clouds. But Jupiter? Peee-uw! Jupiter itself has an atmosphere rife with methane (swamp gas) and ammonia. (Actually, methane is odorless; it’s the trace stuff, the hydrogen sulfide, that creates the stench.) And on Io, one of Jupiter’s moons, volcanoes are continually spewing sulfur fumes into space, bathing the entire region in the aroma of stink bombs. Little wonder the most likely place for life in that sector would be under the ice covering the oceans of Europa, where sea-dwelling creatures would avoid all manner of unpleasantness.
>> Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at strangetrue@cs.com
Skilled craftsmanship. Quality materials. CONSTRUCTION STARTS HERE.
P.O. BOX 247, ROUTE 1, ELMIRA
24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
TOTAL HOME ENERGY SYSTEMS
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
YOUR OIL, PROPANE, NATURAL GAS AND AIR CONDITIONING EXPERTS
Pamper Yourself For A Year Raffle
519.664.2008
MACHINE WORKS INCORPORATED
33 Industrial Dr., Elmira 519.669.1591
NANCY KOEBEL
Bus: 519.895.2044 ext. 217 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
Get your tickets soon!
519-699-4641 www.freybc.com FEBRUARY 17
>>Games Night – 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Elmira Branch Library. Join us for a fun evening of board games. Play or watch Great Getaway Games such as Atlantis, Settlers of Catan, Mississippi Queen, 10 Days in Africa and more! Just drop in – free event. For more information call the Region of Waterloo Library at 519-6695477. >>WCS Youth Centre. Three activities programmed daily and plenty of freetime options. The Woolwich Community Youth Centre is located in the Woolwich Memorial Arena and cater s to youth in middle-school and high-school. Daily options include computers with internet, several gaming systems, RockBand on a projector, pool table, air hockey table and outdoor sports, board games to name a few. The Youth Centre is staffed and open Tues. to Fro. 3-5:30 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. For more information contact Catherine or Anna at the Youth Centre, 519-669-3539. FEBRUARY 18
>>The Gloryland Chorus presents “Great Gospel Favourites,” 7:30 p.m. at Floradale Mennonite Church. Fundraiser for Meserete Kristos College. Free-will offering. For more information call 519669-2861. FEBRUARY 19
>>Jubilation
Male Chorus – 7 p.m. Director Carol Giesbrecht; 50 members, 30 area churches, 15 denominations, one voice. Wateloo North Presbyterian Church. Free-will offering, wheelchair accessible. For more information call 519-888-7870.
>>Elmira & District Horticultural Society
presents: “How To Kill A Tree” with arborist Mike Hayes; 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, Elmira. Members free; visitors $2. new members welcome. Information: 519-669-2458.
FEBRUARY 21
SANYO CANADIAN
Draw Date March 10th, 2012.
3435 Broadway St. Hawkesville
FEBRUARY 20 11 HENRY ST. - UNIT 9, ST. JACOBS
KIN KORNER
>>Bingo – 7 p.m. at St. Clements Community Centre sponsored by Paradise & District Lions Club. For more information contact Joe Brick 519-699-4022. >>Gale Presbyterian Church, 2 Cross St., Elmira. Monthly Tuesday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Menu: Ham and scalloped potatoes, garden salad, strawberry cheesecake, beverage $9. >>Pancake and Sausage Supper at West Montrose United Church, 42 Covered Bridge Dr., West Montrose. 5-7 p.m. Freewill offering. All welcome. FEBRUARY 23
>>Weekly Bingo 7 p.m. at Elmira Lions
Hall, 40 South St., Elmira. All proceeds go to support the many projects of the Lions Club of Elmira. For more information call 519-500-1434.
FEBRUARY 24
>>H.U.G.S. Program 9:15-11:15 a.m. Meet with other parents to discuss
woolwichkin.com parenting and child health issues. Topic: ABC’s All Around Me - ways to inspire learning in children from everyday items. Kim Krueger-Kischak from Early Years will present. Held at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237 for more information.
>>Rib Dinner; $8, Royal Canadian Legion,
New to the Community? Do you have a new Baby? It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon Hostess. Elmira & Surrounding Area
11 First St. E., Elmira. 6 p.m.
FEBRUARY 25
>>Woolwich Community Lions presents: ‘A
Blast From the Past – ‘80s Dance.’ Wear your brights & tights- don’t forget your hair. Lions Hall, South Street, Elmira. Dance from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. DJ – Bullfrog Productions. Spot dances, door prizes, best 80’s costume prize, late night lunch. Tickets $15 per person – available in Elmira at Inspiring Accents, Pampered & Polished or Brown’s Men’s Wear. Phone 519-669-9356, 519669-5800 or 519-669-5757. All proceeds to Community Betterment.
>>Visit the STHHS Historical Room at the Old School, 1137 Henry St, Wellesley. Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and enjoy new displays and interesting historical facts about Wellesley Township. In 2012, we will be open every last Saturday of each month, except December. Free admission.
SHARON GINGRICH 519.291.6763 psgingrich@hotmail.ca
21 INDUSTRIAL DR. ELMIRA
519-669-2884
FEBRUARY 27
>>Needle Sisters Quilters Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the 4th Monday of the month at the Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. Guests welcome ($5.00). Next meeting on Feb. 27. For more information call 519-669-3244. >>Get Ready For Breastfeeding Success! 6:30-8:30 p.m. This class will be facilitated by Robin Hicken, Registered Dietitian. Learn how to make enough milk, how to breastfeed comfortably and where to find support if you need it. Held at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. For more information call 519664-3794. >>Seniors Lunch Club, Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira (community room); 12 noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) Cost $6. Join us for a noon day meal and fellowship. Call Community Care Concepts at 519-669-3023 for more information. FEBRUARY 28
>>Bingo – 7 p.m. at St. Clements Community Centre sponsored by Paradise & District Lions Club. For more information contact Joe Brick 519-699-4022. MARCH 1
>>Weekly Bingo 7 p.m. at Elmira Lions Hall, 40 South St., Elmira. All proceeds go to support the many projects of the Lions Club of Elmira. For more information call 519-500-1434. >>The Woolwich Caregivers will meet – 1011 a.m. at the Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. This informal group shares care giving concerns and strategies while enjoying a hot cup of tea. For more information call Lorraine at 519-664-3794. We would be pleased to have you join us.
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