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Bring the noise

STEVE KANNON

Parents of Peewee LL1 Woolwich hockey team enthusiastically ring bells made by Michael Zenker during a recent game at the Dan Snyder Arena in Elmira. The bells were made to encourage healthy cheering in recreation facilities across the township. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

Elmira man makes up bells in response to township’s over-the-top noise policy COLIN DEWAR Elmira’s Michael Zenker, a hockey dad, didn’t care too much for the new Woolwich noise policy for recreation facilities across the township.

“The bylaw’s intent is suppose to be about respect but they went way overboard and made it rules, rules, rules,” said Zenker, who decided he would have some bells made up for the parents of his son’s

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Peewee LL1 Woolwich hockey team to ring during games to encourage healthy cheering and celebration.

At a November 5 Woolwich council meeting officials opted to scale back a list of prohibitions in the noise policy they deemed too heavy-handed. Director of recreation and facilities Karen Makela was asked to bring back a revised policy for council to consider.

Zenker had 16 metal bells made and

painted in Woolwich hockey colours. He showed the bells to Mayor Todd Cowan to make sure he would not be kicked out of the arena for using them.

“The mayor told me that they were going to change the policy back to the intent of what it is suppose to be – safety and respect,” said Zenker. “He got a label made up with the Woolwich logo on it NOISE | 5

There may have been a feeling of déjà vu in the air, but this go-round of the Woolwich gambling debate had a much lower key to it than was the case more than a dozen years ago.

Only a handful of residents got up to speak Tuesday night following a presentation by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) at a Woolwich council meeting held at the WMC to accommodate a larger crowd, though there were fewer than 60 people in attendance.

The meeting was the first in what Mayor Todd Cowan promised would be an “extensive public process” to determine if Woolwich is interested in hosting a casino under OLG’s plan to modernize gaming in the province.

Woolwich is part of a newly-created gaming zone, which also includes Kitchener, Waterloo, Wilmot Township and parts of Cambridge and Wellington County. The OLG is seeking municipalities willing to host a new facility.

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Bryant lone councillor to vote against gravel pit deal STEVE KANNON Seemingly eager to distance herself from an unpopular decision, Ward 3 councillor Bonnie Bryant made it clear this week that she did not support an agreement to allow the Jigs Hollow gravel pit to proceed.

At Tuesday night’s meeting of Woolwich council, she called for a recorded vote to make her colleagues

reveal their positions from a behind-closed-doors meeting Nov. 12 that saw the township sign off on a plan to mine aggregate in the shallow valley between Winterbourne and Conestogo.

As was the case last week, Bryant was the lone vote against the agreement, with Mayor Todd Cowan, Coun. Mark Bauman and Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis opting for the agreement.

Coun. Allan Poffenroth was absent from both meetings.

This week’s vote was an “issue of transparency,” said Bryant, who said after the meeting she had been receiving calls about the matter since the agreement was made public Nov. 15.

Outside the Woolwich Memorial Centre, where the committee-of-thewhole meeting was held to accommodate a presentation about a potential gam-

ing facility in the township, a small group of placardcarrying residents protested the decision to allow the pit to go ahead.

Inside, Conestogo resident Dave Larke pressed councillors for an explanation, asking why they would approve a deal in the face of clear opposition from the residents.

“People feel betrayed,” he told them.

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Second World War vet, Elmira Legion member a recipient of Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal COLIN DEWAR On November 11, fittingly, 91-year-old Don McAllister was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal at a ceremony held at the Elmira Legion.

McAllister was presented with the medal and citation

by Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht for 30 plus years of service with the Royal Canadian Air force. McAllister said he had no idea that he was going to be presented with the medal until Albrecht called him up.

“I didn’t have a clue,” laughs McAllister. “I was a bit flabbergasted.”

His wife of 68 years, Bessie, knew he would be receiving the medal and said it was quite hard to keep it from him for the last few months.

McAllister was quite upset during the first televised Diamond Jubilee medal ceremony held in Ottawa where Governor General David Johnston handed out the medal as there was no Second World War veteran awarded.

“I created quite a little stir about it. Korean veterans and Afghanistan veterans received medals but no Second World War veteran and really there would have been no jubilee MEDAL | 6

by negotiating than it might have got if it relied solely on an OMB ruling.

Bauman is the sole member of the current council who served in the previous term, when the Jigs Hollow pit was given conditional approval. In an interview, he said a deal was the best approach given that the township would be fighting a largely unwinnable battle

what they could say given the confidential nature of the mediation sessions that led to the settlement, councillors indicated they chose to deal rather than face a lengthy and expensive Ontario Municipal Board hearing that was likely to end with a decision in favour of the applicant, Kuntz Topsoil, Sand and Gravel.

Bauman said the township got a better outcome

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Extracurricular activities especially important in rural areas, Floradale man tells school board ELENA MAYSTRUK

Don McAllister was awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his years of service with the Royal Canadian Air Force at a ceremony held November 11 at the Elmira Legion.

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When his daughter told him how distraught she was over a cancelled volleyball season, Eric Schwindt saw how the teachers’ job action was hitting extracurricular activities in rural areas particularly hard. He decided to take action, taking the issue to the Waterloo Region District School Board.

At Monday night’s WRDSB meeting, Schwindt and five Floradale Public School students approached trustees as a delegation to plead a case for local volunteers and parents who might be able to take over some extracurricular activities at the Floradale school, at least until the unions sort things out.

“As a predominately rural school, many students do not have access to the different activities that are commonly available in city centers. Coupled with the large Mennonite population, extracurricular activities provided by the school are of relatively higher significance than may be seen in other school areas,” Schwindt told trustees.

He argued that students in rural areas are much more dependent on school

activities than students living in urban areas, as they don’t have the same access to other engaging outlets.

At a parent council meeting, parents discussed “priority areas” of extracurricular activities and what resources parents and volunteer may be able to offer, Schwindt said at the meeting before the students’ presentation to on the importance of extracurricular activities.

“It was interesting. The trustees were impressed with the group of students, definitely understanding that this is something we need to fix somehow. Extracarriculars are too important for students not to have something in place,” he said on Tuesday.

He asked the board to look at what resources may be available for positive change and to encourage communications between school principals and councils. He also asked that the board review volunteer policies, citing the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, which allows volunteers to run activities following a police check.

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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2012

Breslau deemed an urban area Regional council this week approved an amendment to the Regional Official Policies Plan (ROPP) to re-designate the Breslau Settlement Area a “Township Urban Area.” The amendment, requested by Thomasfield Homes, will provide for the consideration of additional growth and development within the current limits of Breslau including Thomasfield Homes’ lands east of Hopewell Creek.

The amendment is consistent with the policy framework established for

Breslau in the new Regional Official Plan (ROP).

has provided similar assistance in the past to other area municipalities.

Regional planners Conestogo works to aid in Wellesley building to get new roof for $53K Official Plan Waterloo Region will provide professional planning services for one year to the Township of Wellesley, on a fee basis, for the updating of its Official Plan to bring it into conformity with the Regional Official Plan and the Provincial Growth Plan, regional council decided this week. The region

Woolwich will pay Conestoga Roofing $53,000 to replace the badly leaking roof of the township works building on Evening Star Lane in Conestogo, council decided this week.

Acquired in 1935, the facility appears to have seen only patchwork repairs to the original building and subsequent

additions, director of recreation and facilities Karen Makela told councillors.

The work is overdue, but the township has been deliberating for years whether to close the Conestogo yards and move the services to an expanded works building in Elmira or new facility in Breslau. With no funds for either option, the township has now decided to maintain the status quo, necessitating the roof repairs.

The work needs to be carried out quickly, she said, prompting councillors to hold a special session to formally award the contract to Conestoga Roofing, the lowest of three bids received.

No objections to bylaw extension Gravel pits may be getting Woolwich residents up in arms, but at least one small project isn’t meeting any turbulence. At a public meeting to discuss extending a temporary-use bylaw to allow topsoil screening at a pit on the border with Waterloo, nobody raised any objections, allowing the obligatory session to wrap up in minutes.

The bylaw would extend a use that has been in place since 2006 and renewed in 2009. The site at 889 Bridge St. W. is operated by Kuntz

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Police launch new interactive blog to get public's help reducing crime The Waterloo Regional Police Service has launched a new form of online interactive communication with the launch of www.wrpsblog.com. The blog is hosted by the Strategic and Tactical Services Division and is focused on linking with the community to help reduce crime and to raise awareness about offences, including illegal gun, gang and drug activity.

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8:00 PM | A Toyota Corolla, driven eastbound on Ebycrest Road by a 17-year-old Breslau woman, entered the intersection at Victoria Street and collided with a Dodge Caravan driven by a 44-year-old Waterloo man. The van rolled over in the impact and the Toyota proceeded to strike a Volkswagen Jetta driven by a 20-year-old Thornhill man which proceeded to enter a ditch. The driver of the Dodge had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Woolwich Fire Department.

He was then transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The

other drivers were not injured. All three vehicles were destroyed. The woman driver was charged with failure to stop.

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12:05 AM | A couple driving a black Saab contacted police when they were being harassed by a group of young men driving a white Ford pickup. The couple claimed the men were throwing things at their vehicle and yelling at them. Police found the pickup and issued warnings to five young Elora men between the ages of 17 and 20. There was no damage to

Tax cancellations

Woolwich council this week approved tax cancellation, reductions and refunds for 2011 and 2012 amounting to $7,054.36. As most of the property tax bill goes to the region and school board, the township's share is $1,410.80

friends witnessed a man stop on a bridge on Middlebrook Road and tie a set of men, women and child underwear to the bridge post. The man is described as 5’ 10” between the ages of 30 and 40 wearing a bush coat and baseball cap driving a Ford Focus. Underwear has been found on the bridge two weeks ago and in trees near the area. Police are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Elmira detachment.

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The driver of a red Chrysler was charged with failure to yield after the vehicle collided with a feed truck at the intersection of Reids Wood Drive and Line 86 on Wednesday.

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Topsoil, Sand and Gravel Ltd. on land leased from Tanem Developments Ltd. The site-specific zoning, which allows topsoil screening as an ancillary use, will be discussed by council at a later date when staff comes back with a report.

1:00 AM | A Linwood resident contacted police when his car, a 2004 Ford that was parked beside his house on Ament Line, was struck by another vehicle, which left the scene. The Ford sustained severe damage and tracks could be seen of the suspect vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.

3:45 AM | A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle struck and killed a deer on Bloomingdale Road, causing significant damage to the car, which was taken out of service. No injuries were reported by the driver.

12:05 PM | A 63-year-old Tottenham-area woman had her wallet stolen out of her vehicle while she was visiting the farmers’ market in St. Jacobs. The investigation continues.

3:15 PM | A 48-year-old Guelph man was driving a motorcycle along Middlebrook Road near Line 86 when he lost control of the bike and hit a metal pole. The vehicle sustained minor damage.

The driver injured his left wrist. No charges were laid.

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2:00 AM | A Woolwich Township resident contacted

police about a 2007 Chevy pickup that was in a swampy area near Sawmill Road and Ebycrest Road.

The driver of the vehicle claimed he swerved to avoid a deer and drove into the swamp area. Police charged the driver with failing to report an accident.

7:45 AM | A 44-year-old Waterloo woman operating a 2012 Ford Focus hit a deer on Hopewell Creek Road. Moderate damage occurred to the vehicle. The deer ran away. No injuries were reported by the driver.

10:30 PM | A 16-year-old from Woolwich Township and two

8:10 AM | A 45-year-old Miller Lake man was driving his 2004 Audi through the roundabout on Sawmill Road and Arthur Street South when he swerved to avoid another vehicle and struck a street sign. There was minor damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported. No charges were laid.

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7:55 AM | A 17-year-old woman was driving a red Chrysler through the intersection at Reids Wood Drive and Line 86 when she struck a feed truck. The woman sustained minor shoulder and neck injuries and was charged with failure to yield. The road had to be closed for an hour as police investigated the incident.

12:00 PM | A grey bike with a Schwinn seat was found at the Elmira bowling alley and brought to the Elmira police detachment.

The rightful owner can claim the bike there.

NOISE: Township policy to focus on excessive noise rather than blocking cheering at games FROM | COVER

and signed each one of the bells.”

The bell ringing parents have said they will impose a five-second rule when making noise as not to disturb or hurt anyone else in the arena.

“The bells will be tastefully rung – like crazy for five seconds,” laughs Zenker.

The first game with the bells was last weekend at the St. Jacobs arena and the parents then brought them to the Dan Snyder

Arena the following day.

The new noise policy came into effect because of an incident that occurred last year at an Elmira Sugar Kings game when a fan from out of town came with a vuvuzela horn and the township received complaints about the noise he was making.

“We at the township really had no regulation or direction to do anything legally. That was a problem since we didn’t have anything legally there, so we decided to put something in place if it ever gets to the

point that we really have to do something, we now have some legislation behind us,” said Cowan.

The original intent of the noise policy was not to suppress cheering or making noise at games, it to was to control unruly cheering using compressed air horns or loud noise-makers.

“It’s not a library over there and I have told a few people that the intent was not to turn it into a library: the intent was we are going to have fun and we are going to make as much noise as we want as long

as it doesn’t hurt someone else’s ears or tick someone off,” said Cowan. “If there was no cheering or making noise at the Woolwich arena, I would be the first one to be kicked out from a Kings game.”

The new legislation will be kinder and gentler but it will still exclude compressed air horns and excessive noise in arenas.

Last week Zenker gave the mayor a bell of his own to ring at games.

“The bells have been approved by the township and they did a great

The bells have been approved by Woolwich Township and display the signature of Mayor Todd Cowan. job with it. We just want what you do in an arena, its a healthy atmosphere for when some go overboard people (at arenas) it has we just needed something nothing to do with makin place so we can do someing noise because that is thing about it,” said Cowan.

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– “a very long-shot” in a game of “OMB roulette.”

“There’s an illusion out there that township council can stop gravel pits,” he said, noting the Ministry of Natural Resources and OMB have a long history of overriding local decision.

“At the end of the day, our legal team was able to negotiate some pretty good compromises. I think that we’ve come out further ahead.”

The agreement allows Kuntz, in partnership with Preston Sand and Gravel, to extract up to 150,000 tonnes of gravel each year from an 89-acre site at 125 Peel St.. The company may also import up to 30,000

tonnes of asphalt and concrete for recycling, as well as topsoil for screening and resale, despite Woolwich council’s rejection in June of the recycling option on health and environmental grounds.

In the agreement, the township got more controls over the site, including an ersatz sunset clause, than were originally called for, said Bauman.

Residents who attended an OMB hearing in Woolwich council chambers Nov. 15 were clearly unhappy with the deal. Five residents given participant status will have a chance to make their case when the hearing resumes Monday at 10 a.m.

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were receptive, and Schwindt said WRDSB director of education Linda Fabi will be speaking to colleagues at other boards to see how they incorporate their volunteers. It is not a simple task, as volunteers taking on activities must be under the supervision of school staff.

“I understand legal liabilities are always a concern,” he said of the arguments raised by the committee.

The students spoke to trustees on how the dispute between the province and teachers unions has affected them and their experiences at school.

The girls talked about the importance of sports

teams and the expenses schools go to raise money for new equipment every year. They spoke of how extracarriculars often prepare older students for high school sports teams.

“You say we need more activities but then take our sports away, children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day everyday. Sure we can do activities at home, but we have other stuff to do. We can do sport teams outside of school, but that takes away from homework, family time and it costs us money,” they said in their presentation.

Their speech “Floradale School Asks For School Teams” has been uploaded to YouTube.

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medal if it had not been for the Second World War veteran. Without them we would not have won the war and there would have been no queen,” said McAllister. “I’m not sure if that had anything to do with me getting one.”

In 1940 McAllister joined the air force starting his career in Brandon Manning Pool before transferring to Guelph and then Belleville for training during the Second World War. He was then sent overseas to Europe and served for a few months before the end of the war.

“I was on the list to go to the Pacific but the war ended there so I came back and was released in 1946 but I reenlisted in 1949 and

served in training units until I retired in 1972,” said McAllister.

During his distinguished career, McAllister would travel across Canada from Greenwood, Nova Scotia to Fort Nelson, British Columbia. He retired while living in Cold Lake, Alberta, but it would take another 30 years before he and Bessie were convinced by their daughter to move to Elmira so they could be closer to their grandchildren and great grandchildren.

For the last 12 years McAllister has been an active member of the Elmira Legion branch 469 and still works as the service officer.

“It took some time to get use to Elmira, but it is really nice here and I have enjoyed my time at the Legion.”

EDSS students put together anti-bullying message COLIN DEWAR The numbers are quite disturbing. According to a report issued by the World Health Organization, Canada ranks 26th out of 35 countries in terms of bullying.

In response to those numbers and the recent suicide of British Columbia teen Amanda Todd, who killed herself because of online bullying, students of the EDSS anti-bullying club have created a new anti-bullying video and are going to use the internet, the same forum that gave Todd’s tormenters an opportunity to harass her beyond the schoolyard, as a platform to stop bullying in schools and online.

Todd was found dead in her Port Coquitlam, B.C. home a month after she posted a video to YouTube describing the bullying she had endured over several months. In the clip, the 15-year-old holds up signs detailing her concerns and sadness.

In the new EDSS video students hold signs describing different forms of bul-

Heather Larke (left), Jordan Mahoney and Brittany Martin are three of eight members of the EDSS Anti-Bullying Club. The club has posted a new video online about bullying in schools in response to the death of B.C. teen Amanda Todd [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER] ignoring it or pushing it lying and question why a person would bully another. under the rug,” said club member Brittany Martin.

“We want to remind No student’s face can people of what happened been seen in the video and to (Todd),” said Heather that is intentional, accordLarke, one of the eight ing to the club members. members of the anti-bully“It’s not just one indiing club. vidual who is bullied: ev“We wanted it to hit eryone has their own probhome, people see the lems and face their own (Todd) video and think it is just one girl in B.C., but it is bullies. Really, there is no face to bullying,” said club not just one girl in B.C: it’s member Jordan Mahoney. people all over the counThe video was to be posttry, continent, all over the ed to YouTube this week world, including people in and the club is going to use this school and communitheir online presence to ty. It’s all over everywhere send it around the school and we wanted students by using their social netat this school to know it is works and Twitter to adverhere too and we can’t keep

tise their production.

“If social media is how people are bullied it seems right that we use social media to spread our message about anti-bullying,” said EDSS teacher Tom O’Connor.

Along with the video the club has made posters which look like screen shots from the video that will be posted all over the school.

The EDSS anti-bullying club, formerly known as the Gay-Straight Alliance Club, underwent a re-branding with hopes of attracting new members. In the past the club focused on a variety of bullying issues, not only those pertaining to the gay community. The change in name was made in hopes that students at the school would realize the club does not only focus on homophobia but deals with other types of bulling too.

“We noticed that there was a stigma against our old club name and we want to try and expand the amount of members we have and be inclusive to more people,” said Larke.

OLG: Township promises public input prior to making a decision FROM | COVER

Grand River Raceway in Elora, itself the creation of the last gaming debate in Woolwich. Almost 15 years ago there were lengthy debates about the addition of slot machines at what was then the Elmira Raceway, with council ultimately rejecting the idea and prompting the Woolwich Agricultural Society to move their operation up the road, where the OLG facility opened in December 2003.

This week’s discussion was much less involved and contained none of the acrimony seen the last time around.

Representatives of OLG made a pitch, touting the benefits of hosting a gaming facility.

Rick Gray, the agency’s vice-president of gaming transformation, noted the OLG annually turns over some $1.7 to $2 billion to provincial coffers while employing, directly and indirectly, 18,000 people.

“What we do is for the greater good of the province,” he said of the revenues generated.

As part of its modernization plan, the agency is looking to partner with the private sector in offering up new facilities closer to its customers than is currently the case with some

of the slots-at-racetrack operations – “getting the product where the people are” – he explained.

Jake Pastore, OLG’s manager of community and municipal relations, said the goal is to find communities willing to host the facilities, adding so far 40 communities in the 29 newly-minted gaming zones have shown an interest. A vote from council supporting the initiative is necessary to move forward and to show that “the Township of Woolwich is in the game.”

There are benefits for Woolwich if it were to host a casino, he argued. The Grand River Raceway, with 240 slot machines, has generated $16.2 million for the Township of Centre-Wellington since it first opened. In the bigger picture, wages and benefits paid to employees have totalled $52.3 million, with the facility buying goods and service from local vendors worth another $4 million.

As a new facility could have up to 1,200 slot machines and gaming tables, he pointed to the casino in Brantford that, though smaller, would give some indication of the potential economic impact. That facility has provided the municipality with $46.3 million since it opened in

November 1999, while providing wages and benefits to staff – current employment is 880 – worth $459.7 million.

The economic argument wasn’t an issue for some of the speakers, however, who objected to the idea on moral grounds, particularly the risk of problem gambling, which the OLG says affects about one to five per cent of gamblers.

Rob Simpson, the former CEO of the Ontario Problem Gaming Research Centre, said Woolwich should question whether it wants to be part of a business that does create gaming addictions. By example, he detailed the case of an Elora woman who became severely addicted to gambling on slots at the Grand River Raceway, losing $60,000 of her family’s money before stealing $720,000 from her employee to feed her addiction.

A considerable amount of the revenue generated by gaming facilities comes from a small minority of regular spenders.

“Woolwich Township must ask: is this the kind revenue the community wants to generate?”

For Clint Rohr, a pastor and St. Jacobs resident, the downsides of gambling far outweigh any benefits, despite the “significant carrot” of the money involved.

It was an argument made by a few others, though the residents who spoke were split on the issue.

Sue Murdoch, an Elmira resident who went through the first debate on the issue and ended working at the Grand River Raceway, accentuated the positives, reminding people that none of the problems widely predicted the last time came to pass.

“There is nothing but good relationships gained through being a gaming site.

The dirty little secret about gaming ist there isn’t one.”

For Maryhill’s Paul Kraemer, the issue of problem gambling is akin to what happens with liquor, where there’s easily one to five per cent of the population that has a problem with drinking.

“But I don’t see the liquor stores closing,” he said, noting that gambling is a recreational pursuit, with people choosing to spend their entertainment dollars.

“I’d like to see them spend it where Woolwich might get a little piece of that.”

To get more opinions on the matter, the township will be mailing surveys to every household, and taking feedback on its website, www.woolwich.ca. There will be more debate before any decisions are made, councillors promised.

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Kitchener-Conestoga riding could be split in federal realignment Albrecht, Seiling unhappy with proposal that would see voters tied to new ridings outside of region ELENA MAYSTRUK Residents of what is now the federal riding of Kitchener-Conestoga could find themselves in a whole new alignment the next time they go to the polls if proposed changes go ahead. Voters in Woolwich and Wellesley townships would find themselves in separate ridings.

The fate of the riding is tied to a redistribution plan that’s part of adding federal ridings in the province, the job of Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission.

On Tuesday a public hearing was held in Cambridge, allowing residents of the areas ridings to voice their views to commissioners.

“We’ve made a revised proposal which would see [the Kitchener-Conestoga riding] eliminated. We

haven’t decided yet what we’re doing,” said commission head George T.S. Valin before Tuesday’s hearing.

Under the proposal suggested by the Commission, Wellesley and Wilmot would be fastened to Perth to form the Perth-Wellesley-Wilmot federal riding, while Woolwich would join a new Woolwich-Wellington electoral district.

Valin said that before a decision is made the commission will consider public input.

“We will consider the views of the public … and we will weigh those and we will make a decision.”

Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht was in Ottawa at the time of the hearing; his staff presented a letter on the MP’s behalf.

“It’s a very distressing piece of news we received

late last week,” Albrecht said of the new proposal in a phone interview on Tuesday.

The current proposal to reallocate ridings and cross regional boundaries would divide loyalties and lump together populations that have very little in common with one another, he said. That would make it difficult for local MPs to run in the next election as well as properly represent their communities. Should the proposal be approved, the MP says he would likely run again in Wilmot, the place of his permanent residence. With his riding possibly headed for the chopping block the MP is unhappy with what crossing regional boundaries might mean for his constituents.

“The committee totally ignored their primary

consideration: to keep communities together,” he said, adding that communities within the region have long created “cohesive and unique” identities that would be divided if commissioners agreed on the current plan.

On Tuesday, Albrecht’s representatives reflected his views on what he calls the “disruptive nature” of the proposal at hand in a submission to the commission.

His written argument presented a case for keeping the townships together, arguing that under the current proposal “the voices of the three affected townships [Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot] would be diminished.”

Regional Chair Ken Seiling also presented a strong argument at the hearing.

While acknowledging that commissioners had a dif-

ficult decision ahead of them, he argued for the preservation of community boundaries.

“It is not lost on anyone that under the current framework, the region has been well served by four members of Parliament representing ridings contiguous and wholly contained within the region. They have been able to focus their efforts on the Region and people in our community felt they were well represented,” he told commissioners.

Various residents of the townships also spoke out during the hearing.

The newest proposal came as a result of public opposition in the City of Brant to an extra riding in the Waterloo Region.

Many of the area’s residents have voiced their displeasure at possibly being lumped into the

Kitchener South-North Dumfries-Brant riding proposed originally, wanting instead to preserve their connection to the city of Brantford.

Thus the Kitchener South-North DumfriesBrant riding proposed previously would have to be revised to include more of the City of Kitchener and a much smaller portion of Brant that would exclude Paris and St. George communities. Waterloo might not see a new seat at all under the new proposal with commissioners looking to a growing Milton for a possible new federal riding.

Discussing the issue at their November 20 meeting, Woolwich councillors instructed staff to draft a report in advance of the township taking a position on the proposed boundary changes.

Historical society seeks funds from Wellesley council to keep curator position ELENA MAYSTRUK The Wellesley Township Historical Society had a good year, according to chair Ron Hackett, who approached councillors on Tuesday night with a request to extend the organization’s curator position for another year.

Current curator Nancy Maitland, whose contract ends in December, has made a significant difference at the organization since she was hired, he argued.

“There are all kinds of things the historical society can do but with the few members that we have we don’t have the membership to do these things and having a curator enables us to get things done.”

A month ago the society agreed to extend Maitland’s position for another year but needed a consensus with council before going ahead with a new contract.

Council was receptive but Coun. Herb Heher asked for details on the curator’s various duties throughout

the year.

“Originally the curator was there in order to do all the documentation. That was the one year and then we extended it because there was more work in order to document everything. Is this becoming a full-time position?” he asked.

“I just want to make sure that just because we have the money we’re not spending the money because we have it.”

Hackett replied that though Wellesley’s His-

torical Society operated without a curator for many years Maitland has been crucial to the organization and her work often extends past the 15 hours per month she is paid for.

He added that her wages would not change should council agree to extend the contract.

The funds for Maitland’s part-time salary will be paid from the Jack Koehler Estate fund, from which $10,148.27 is available to pay for another year of the curator’s wages.

During her time with the society Maitland has been instrumental in helping to create a new website and create promotional material. She has also helped to copy the Maple Leaf Journal – the history of the area’s settlement –onto DVDs, which have recently brought in some revenue, said Hackett.

He calls the years without a curator a “travesty” as many artifacts went undocumented and neglected.

“Now if you come up into the room you can see dis-

plays … there are all kinds of activities that she does that makes the historical room vibrant.”

Hackett added that if the money was not available the historical society would not be able to expand as it has in recent months.

“We hope to have programs where the public are invited and it’s a full time job to keep the thing running even though she only works 15 hours a month.

She works more than that actually, but we only pay her for 15.”

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Ethical dilemma in gambling, not OLG proposal OPPONENTS OFFERED UP NO compelling arguments against a casino in Woolwich following a presentation by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Tuesday night.

Certainly, some of the arguments against gambling resonate. There are people who get in over their heads, sometimes with heart-wrenching consequences. Gambling can become an addiction. But people also become addicted to alcohol, legal drugs, sex, the internet and a whole host of other things, including necessities such as food (and one can argue the obesity epidemic is far more troubling).

The fact that a small minority of people don’t know when to stop is a poor reason to deny it to others.

Gambling is still a controversial issue despite the fact many of us indulge in some form of it, even something as innocuous as buying a raffle ticket. Yes, there are those who are problem gamblers, but that’s a small minority – about 2.1 per cent of total gamblers, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The OLG presentation this week used 1 to 5 per cent.

At the heart of the debate is the morality issue: some see gambling as immoral, from religious grounds to stigma of money-for-nothing. For Woolwich, the dilemma boils down to the “if we don’t take the money, some other municipality will.” It’s a classic ethical dilemma, from an individual level on up. In the case of a casino, the quandary is based on the assumption that there’s something inherently sinful about gambling, which is an age-old attitude.

Aside from the revenues to be made, states have legalized gambling because they know it will happen illegally anyway. Providing an outlet allows governments some measure of control, though the boundaries are blurring in the online age.

For the most part, gambling in Ontario is a voluntary tax – or a stupidity tax in some circles – that we pay with hope of getting something in return. Ideally something much bigger, which would offset all of that non-voluntary tax money we’ve paid out over the years.

When opponents this week talked about money leaving the community – the host municipality receives only a fraction of the revenues – they neglect to mention that the bulk of it is going into public coffers, just as tax money leaves the community.

The real dilemma is the possibility governments will become addicted to gambling revenues, to ever-expanding gaming options designed to stock the coffers at a time of falling revenues and public tax fatigue.

It’s no coincidence that governments got into the oncetaboo area of gambling back in the ’70s, a time of economic trouble. Governments searching about for a new stream of money in a weak economy jumped on the gambling bandwagon.

With wages stagnant – a trend that started at that time and continues through today – many of us took to gambling as a way to strike it rich.

Current gambling issues may be manageable. Growth may not. Of course, the internet puts the issue beyond provincial control – thus the move to capture some of the money that’s being spent anyway.

But, longer-term, we need governments to rely less on games of chance. They need to collect taxes in a more upfront way.

That’s not to say Woolwich shouldn’t look at the OLG option, only that the process should be open and deal with the real issues, not personal or emotional takes on the situation.

With Woolwich council's decision on Jigs Hollow, residents feel like they've been played and the game has been rigged against them.

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

Israeli aggression in Gaza: another pre-election war?

WORLD AFFAIRS Let’s be fair: there does seem to be some sort of pattern here, but it is not very consistent. Five times in Israel since 1980 a right-wing government has called an election without launching a complementary military operation. The right lost two of those elections outright (1992, 1999), more or less tied two others (1984, 1988), and won only one of them decisively (2006).

On the other hand, critics of Israel point out, three times since 1980 right-wing Israeli governments have combined an election campaign with a major military operation against some Arab or Palestinian target.

And this combination, it has been argued, yields decisive electoral success for the right.

Menachem Begin’s government won the 1981 election three weeks after carrying out a dramatic attack on the Osirak research nuclear reactor that France had sold to Iraq. In the view

of most outside observers, the reactor, which was closely supervised both by the French and by the International Atomic Energy Agency, was not suited to the large-scale production of enriched uranium and posed no threat to Israel, but the attack was popular in Israel.

Ehud Olmert’s coalition launched the “Cast Lead” onslaught against the Gaza Strip in December 2008-January 2009. The three-week campaign of massive bombardments and some ground incursions left 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis dead.

The election was held a month later, and Binyamin Netanyahu emerged as the leader of a new right-wing coalition.

So here we go again, perhaps? Netanyahu is still the prime minister, and the next elections are due in January. What better way to ensure success than to go and bash the Palestinians again? A week later, with 86 Palestinians and three Israelis dead, his reelection is assured: Israelis overwhelmingly support the current military operation.

That’s the case that is made against Israel. Does it hold water? Well, actually, no, it doesn’t.

Begin’s attack on the Osirak reactor in 1981 may well have been an electoral stunt, although he was clearly paranoid about the possibility of a nuclear weapon in Arab hands.

But Ehud Olmert, though undoubtedly a man of the right, was not leading a right-wing government in 2008. He was the leader of a new centrist party, Kadima, that had been formed by defectors from both the right-wing Likud Party and left-wing Labour.

Moreover, Olmert had already resigned in mid-2008 over a corruption scandal, and was merely acting as interim prime minister by the time the “Cast Lead” operation was launched in December of that year.

If it was an electoral ploy despite all that, it didn’t work. It was the right that actually won the election in early 2009, and formed a government led by the Likud Party’s Binyamin Netanyahu.

It is equally hard to believe that Netanyahu is seeking electoral gain by

attacking Gaza this month.

Every opinion poll in Israel for months past has been saying that he is going to win the January election hands down. For him, all the risk of “Operation Pillar of Defence” is on the downside: a major loss of Israeli lives in the campaign, while unlikely, could only work against him.

So why is this happening now? Historians traditionally split into two camps: those who see purpose and planning and plots behind every event, and those who think most events are just the random interaction of conflicting strategies, imperfect information and human frailty. This latter approach is known in the historical trade as the “cock-up theory of history,” and it is very attractive as an explanation for the current situation.

Netanyahu, cruising home to an easy electoral victory in January, had absolutely no need for a little war with the Palestinians. Indeed, his strategy of continuously shouting “wolf” about Iran and its alleged nuclear weapons DYER | 10

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Do you have any plans to go across the border for Black Friday?

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No. Definitely not.

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No I won’t be going across to the United States.

Nope.

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Better to cool down housing market than wait for the bubble to burst EDITOR'S NOTES Changes to borrowing rules that reduce the risk of people defaulting on their mortgages and help ease the unsustainable upward pressure on home prices are a bad thing, say the people who make their living selling such mortgages. That in itself should be enough to encourage the government to stay on course.

In a report released this week, the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals says resale housing activity is down eight per cent since new mortgage rules – including dropping maximum amortization periods from 30 to 25 years – went into effect in July.

CAAMP says 17 per cent of the high-ratio mortgages written in 2010 would not

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qualify today, including 11 per cent of prospective high ratio homebuyers who wouldn’t qualify under the new 25-year amortization rule.

The organization wants to see some easing, essentially getting the government farther back into pumping the real estate market that’s driven a good chunk of the economy while putting Canadians even deeper into debt, all the while excluding growing numbers of people with artificially high prices.

The arguments are clearly self-serving. The bigger picture must be taken into account, particularly the on-again, off-again bursting of the housing bubble.

Are we headed for a pop in the housing bubble?

A series of reports, from agencies with no horse in the race, unlike CAAMP, raises doubts about the sustainability of a decadelong upward trend that slowed only marginally

during the worst of the 2008 recession, the same one that continues to plague housing prices in the U.S. There are glaring differences between the housing markets in the two countries. Where the U.S. continues to wilt under foreclosures and soft sales – there are, however, recent signs of change – the Canadian market remains hot in many quarters. On average, homes are twice the cost here than in the U.S., though traditionally the two numbers have been at parity.

Even with some easing in Vancouver and Toronto, average home prices remain far out of reach of many residents.

None of that sounds sustainable. Some economists and market watchers are waiting on a correction.

Still, there are plenty of us who see housing as a safe investment, unlike, for instance, the stock market, which remains volatile.

Both markets are a gamble, however, and both were and continue to be heavily manipulated by the financial sector, the very industry responsible for the systematic corruption at the root of our economic woes.

Speculation, of course, is another word for gambling.

When you buy stocks, you’re betting they’ll go up in price (or down, if you’re shorting). Other than securities, there are a host of speculative investments for those willing to take the risk. Speculation also extends to the housing market. This applies not only to people who buy homes to flip them, or farmland in the hope of a future subdivision, but to many who’ve entered the housing market in recent years.

As the bubble grew and prices rose, many buyers overextended themselves, believing prices would just keep rising. In much of the U.S., the bubble has long since burst, leaving many

drop, while noticeable, is minor; we haven’t seen the kind of freefalls that have occurred in the U.S. Price decreases could help those looking to get into the market down the road, but that upside could be offset by the fact credit is harder to come by. Lenders are hanging on to their money, and tightening requirements when they do part with it.

If there is a take-away lesson to be learned when it comes to real estate, it’s don’t take any undue risks.

And gambling, which is how we’ve been viewing the housing market, is risky to the core. If we keep betting on ever-increasing prices – with equity loans to match – and allowing too many people to over-leverage themselves, there’s going to be a great deal of pain if the market sees a correction or if interest rates start rising to historical levels. Don’t wager the farm on the boom times to last forever.

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holding mortgages on homes now worth considerably less than what they owe the bank. Foreclosures followed, and some banks collapsed under the weight of ill-advised mortgages.

The intricate house of cards that was built precipitated the financial crisis we see today.

While Canada’s housing market has not taken the same kind of hit, sales and prices did drop a bit before recovering. Anyone who thought the bubble would continue to expand has neglected history, and the market optimism has proven unfounded.

There’s a simple reality: housing prices do not always go up.

That said, even recent drops in some markets have to be weighed against the big increases we’ve seen in recent years. The small drops are really only a correction from what was an overheated market fueled by unrealistic expectations. Even a five-per-cent

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Based on examining some 1,700 farm sales in Ontario, MPAC found the value of farm properties in Ontario increased by an average of 34%between Jan. 1, 2008 and Jan. 1, 2012.

When farm homes and the one acre of land on which they sit, both of which are assessed as residential property, are factored out, the average increase in value for farmland alone over the past four years is 46%.

“It’s clear by now that the Trudeau phenomenon is no one-day wonder, and that a Liberal Party led by him would be the prohibitive favourite to beat in the next federal election."

After years of outsourcing its visitor services program, Woolwich moved to bring the services in house. Council voted for the change on Nov. 20, 2001, with the contract with the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce to lapse as of December 31. A budget of $35,000 a year was established.

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would lead the Liberal party to a strong minority government, with the NDP falling to third place.

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program has succeeded in distracting international attention from the Palestinians, leaving him free to expand Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank unhindered.

Similarly, the Hamas leaders who ruled Gaza had no interest in triggering a military conflict with Israel. They had every reason to believe that the sweeping political changes in the Arab world were strengthening their position internationally, and they had no need to remind Arabs of their plight. So how did this idiocy happen? Another cock-up, of course.

Hamas has been trying to maintain calm in Gaza and extend a ceasefire agreement with Israel, but it has little control over various radical jihadi groups who build popular support by making utterly futile rocket attacks on Is-

YOUR VIEW / LETTER

Hit-and-run an example of the best and worst of people To the Editor, Last Thursday my daughter-in-law, an occasional driver of my car, asked me if it was OK to go to the Foodland store in Elmira for some groceries.

When she came out of the store, she was shocked to see the front end of my car smashed and pieces everywhere. She immediately phoned the police and insurance company. As

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rael. Even if they kill a few Israelis, so what? How does that serve the cause?

Hamas faces the permanent political danger of being outflanked by more extremist rivals, so it cannot crack down too hard on the jihadis. Israel, fed up with their pinprick attacks, was looking for somebody to punish, and since it couldn’t locate all the jihadi leaders it decided to assassinate Ahmed alJabari, the head of the military wing of Hamas. Even though that was bound to end the ceasefire.

So then Hamas fired a few of its own rockets into Israel, and Israel retaliated massively, and we were off to the races once again. A complete cockup, and a pointless waste of lives.

But since the mini-war doesn’t really serve the purposes of any major player, it will probably be shut down again fairly soon. she waited for the police, people were so kind: she’s very thankful to all the people that came up to her and asked if they could bring her a coffee or to help in any way.

I am a senior, worked hard in my lifetime and though I would treat myself to a new car: nothing extreme, a 2012 Honda Civic. But of course the person who hit my car would not have known that, as you just drove away, not even leaving a note on the windshield.

So, to you, thanks for nothing.

NORINE BRIERE, ELMIRA

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Kings take two out of three in busy weekend of hockey action Loss to rival Waterloo Siskins sandwiched between wins over Brampton and Caledonia

Elmira defenceman Adam Brubacher battles two Caledonia Corvairs players during first-period action at the Dan Snyder Arena on November 18. Elmira would go on to defeat the visiting team 4-1.

COLIN DEWAR The Elmira Sugar Kings had a solid weekend, playing three games over three nights and defeating both Brampton and Caledonia but losing a hard-fought battle against Waterloo.

On the road November 16 to take on the Brampton Bombers, the Kings would be the victors with a 3-1 final.

Elmira’s Brady Campbell, Jake Weidner and Patrick McKelvie each potted a goal. Campbell got his team on the board at 12:57 of the second period. That was followed by Weidner six minutes later to give the Kings the edge.

McKelvie’s goal would come late in the third period with less than two minutes remaining in the game.

The Bombers were led by Matt Capicotto, who scored the team’s only goal. Capicotto made his mark 5:45 into the second period to give Brampton a short-lived 1-0 lead.

The Kings ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, racking up 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major resulting in Craig Johnson being ejected from the game.

Elmira goaltender Hayden Neuman recorded 22 saves for Elmira while Brampton’s Bryan Ray-

mond stopped 28 shots out of the 31 that he faced.

“We didn’t have our best game. It is a tough building to play in for us but the boys came out and stuck to our game plan and maybe didn’t execute it as well as we would have liked to but we came away with two points. Any time the team can do that on the road you have to be happy with that,” said Dean DeSilva, head coach of the Kings.

The next night the Kings hosted the Waterloo Siskins at the Dan Snyder Arena.

The Siskins took a 3-1 lead during the third period only to have Elmira storm back late with a goal by Campbell. The comeback

attempt was not enough for the Kings, as Waterloo played defensively for the remaining five minutes of the game to take the win.

The 3-2 final tally was not indicative of Elmira’s chances, as the team fired 71 shots on the Waterloo net.

Waterloo kept Neuman much less busy, forcing 35 saves on 38 shots.

“That was a tough game and it always is against Waterloo. Part of me can say you throw over 70 shots on net you should get more than two goals, but I can’t fault the effort the guys had.

Waterloo worked hard and had a couple of bounces go their way. We hit some posts

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The unlikely Life of Pi OPEN COUNTRY

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and didn’t get some bounces, and Waterloo’s goalie made some big saves for them,” said DeSilva. “There are going to be games were you feel you deserve to win but are not going to win and then there are games that you should not win but come away with two points.

That is all part of a long season and part of the learning process for the boys.”

On Sunday night, the Kings relied on the topnotch performance of goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood between the pipes to grab a 4-1 win over the firstplace Caledonia Corvairs.

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There’s a movie now playing called “The Life of Pi.” It’s based on a book, in which the hero spends 227 days stranded on a lifeboat with a huge Bengal tiger.

While this is interesting and, no doubt, makes for fine entertainment, it also shows that people these days don’t have a healthy respect for big, dangerous game. If they did, the book would have been titled “Why I Spent 227 Days Dog Paddling.”

Any hunter knows this.

Not because we’ve ever gone up against Bengal tigers – I don’t know anyone who has. No, I think this is has more to do with the fact that we have seen how smaller, less obvious creatures, like painted turtles, can be dangerous when cornered. Yes, as a hunter, I know that danger always lurks in the great outdoors and when you combine boating with large, maneating creatures, well, it just ruins the fishing trip.

Let’s think this through.

Bengal tigers are wild, carnivorous creatures with big sharp teeth and huge claws. They are unbelievably powerful and eat raw meat for a living. They do not play well with others, mostly because they look at others as food.

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Teddy gets a break as Kings to start collecting hats & mitts COLIN DEWAR For years, the Elmira Sugar Kings have held their annual teddy bear toss at a home game late in the month of November.

The teddy bears were part of a toy drive for Woolwich Community Services’ Christmas food

hampers and would be distributed across the township to families less fortunate. This year however there will be no teddy bear toss; instead the hockey club is asking fans to bring new hat, gloves, mittens and scarves to throw onto the ice when Elmira scores its first goal of the game.

“Woolwich Community Services have requested that we don’t do a teddy bear toss for the annual toy drive: they felt the hats and mittens were needed more,” said Paul Jennings, general manager of the Kings. “With the colder weather coming there are kids in our community that unfor-

tunately don’t have a lot and are in need of warm winter clothing like the hats, gloves and scarves.

We want help out as much as we can.”

The hat and mitten toss is happening this Sunday when the Kings take on the Brampton Bombers during an afternoon game at the Dan Snyder Arena.

“We’re hoping for a really good turnout to this week’s home game and hopefully we will be able to deliver a lot of goodquality winter clothing to WCS,” said Jennings.

The Peewee AE Woolwich team will be waiting patiently for the first goal by the Kings before they rush the ice to pick up

all the clothing articles thrown into the arena.

A truck will then be brought out onto the ice and once it is full, it will then deliver the much needed winter clothing to the WCS office in Elmira.

The hat and mitten toss is scheduled for the 2 p.m. game at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.

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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2012

THE SCORE WOOLWICH WILDCATS

Tyke: SELECT Nov.18 vs. Burlington Woolwich: 1 Burlington: 4 Goals: Dustin Good Assists: Will Lavigne

Novice: LL #1 Nov. 17 vs. Twin Centre Woolwich: 1 Twin Center: 0 Goals: Mitchell Brubacher Assists: Ryan Wingrove, Finnegan Matthews Shutout: Nathan Whittom

Novice: LL #2 Nov. 18 vs. Waterloo Woolwich: 5 Waterloo: 0 Goals: Braelyn MacPherson, Alison Martin,Makenna McLaughlin Assists: Lauren Gerth, Payton Karn, Tia Zettel, Shutout: Jane Hinsperger

Novice: LL# 3 Nov. 17 vs. Twin Centre Woolwich: 8 Twin Centre: 4 Goals: Corbin Shmidt x2, Coleton Benham x4, Turner Duldhardt x2 Assists: Ben Moyer, David Taylor

Novice: LL# 4 Nov.18 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 1 Beverly: 2 Goals: Will McDougall

Novice: AE Nov. 16 vs. Acton Woolwich: 4 Acton: 2 Goals: Lucas Carson x2, Lucas Radler, Mitchell Hartman Assists: Oscar Fitch x2, Owen Brown, Shelby Rempel, Zach McMurray Nov. 18 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 5 New Hamburg: 0 Goals: Lucas Carson x 2, Mitchell Hartman, Adam Pauls, Oscar Fitch Assists: Lucas Radler x 2, Lucas Carson x 2, Adam Pauls, Oscar Fitch, Mitchell Hartman, Shelby Rempel, Logan Beard Shutout: Jordan Wang

Novice: MAJOR A Nov. 17 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 3 Guelph: 4 Goals: Ian Speiran x3 Assists: Liam Eveleigh, Reid Burkholder Nov. 17 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 3 Guelph: 4 Goals: Ian Speiran x3 Assists: Liam Eveleigh, Reid Burkholder

Atom: LL #1 Nov 18 Woolwich: 1 Embro: 2 Goals: Ben Fretz Assists: Jake Stanley, Matthew Deyell

Atom: LL# 2 Nov.17 vs. Twin Centre Woolwich: 4 Twin Centre: 11 Goals: Matthew Yorke, Tyson Kraemer x2, Patrick Perry Assists: Lucas Weber, Simon Shantz, Jonathon Dingelstad Nov. 18 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 2 New Hamburg: 3 Goals: Jonathon Dingelstad Ryerson Chamney

Atom: LL#3 Nov. 14 vs. Paris Woolwich: 3 Paris: 2 Goals: Cameron Martin x3 Assists: Brady Gingrich Michael Wang Nov. 17 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 5 Beverly: 0 Goals: Cameron Martin x2, Ben Martin, Nate Curtis, Keith Mikel Assists: Keith Mikel, Adam Schill, Nate Curtis, Brady Gingrich, Sam Nitsche, Logan Frey Shutout: Ryan Martin

Atom: AE Nov. 16 vs. Erin-Hillsburg Woolwich: 7 Erin-Hillsburg: 0 Goals: Eric Martin, Matthew Thaler, Brendan Grant, Andrew Weber, Grayson McGirr, Andrew Kiewetter, Tyler Newton Assists: Nathan Snyder x2, Andrew Kieswetter, Gavin Wilson, Grayson McGirr, Tyler Newton, Brendan Grant, Matthew Thaler, Tanner Mann Shutout: James Ormson

BANTAMS TAKE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OVER WOODSTOCK

Allen, Nathan Taylor, Conner Bradley, Jesse Martin, Isiah Katsube, Ben Witmer Assists: Blake Roemer x3, Nathan Taylor x2, Isiah Katsube x2, Ryan Elliott, Brett Allen, Trevor Ferretti, Lucas Huber, Matt Fleischmann, Conner Bradley, Gavin Roemer Shutout: Simon Huber

PeeWee: LL #1 Nov. 17 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 1 Beverly: 4 Goals: Simon Zenker Assists: Kyle Gingrich

PeeWee: MINOR A Nov. 14 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 4 Guelph: 5 Goals: Hunter Schmitt x2, Kayden Zacharczuk, Mac Willms Assists: Kieffer Beard X4, Kyle Rintoul, Zac Pickard Nov. 17 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 3 Guelph: 4 Goals: Kayden Zacharczuk x2, Mac Willms, Assists: Kieffer Beard x2, Hunter Schmitt, Jackson Hale, Tyler Horst Nov. 18 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 1 Guelph: 7 Goals: Mac Willms

PeeWee: MINOR AA

Nov. 17 vs. Caledon Woolwich: 10

Caledon: 1 Goals: Bart Sherrer x2, Josh Martin x3, Brody Waters x3, Griffen Rollins, Nolan Hislop Assists: Kurtis Hoover x3, Owen Harncok x2, Justin Taylor x2, Atom: MINOR AA Eli Baldin x2, Lukas Shantz x2, Nov. 13 vs. Caledon Sam Davidson x2, Jake Code, Woolwich: 3 Griffen Rollins, Bart Sherrer, Caledon: 3 Riley Demers Goals: Kyler Austin, Cameron Nov. 18 vs. Brampton Leonard, Evan Roth Woolwich: 7 Assists: Kolin Weigel, Colton Brampton: 0 Schmitt, Cole Slade Goals: Brody Waters, Griffen Rollins, Justin Taylor, Lukas Atom: MAJOR AA Shantz, Josh Martin, Nolan Nov. 16 vs. Guelph Hislop, Jake Code Woolwich: 5 Assists: Brody Waters, Lukas Guelph: 1 Shantz x2, Sam Davidson, Jake Goals: Owen Lee x2, Alex Hutton Code x2, Griffen Rollins, Justin Taylor x2, Kyler Austin, Shutout: Cyrus Martin Assists: Cameron Leonard x4, Owen Lee x2, Alex Hutton x2 Nov. 17 vs. Oakville Bantam: LL #1 Woolwich: 1 Nov.17 vs. Woolwich LL #2 Oakville: 1 LL #1: 4 Goals: Blake Roemer LL #2: 3 Goals: Luke Decorte x2, Mason Assists: Ryan Elliott, Nathan Buehler, Nathan Horst Taylor Nov. 18 vs. Centre Wellington Assists: Joe Hanley x2, Jeff Talbot, Max Bender, Luke Woolwich: 3 Decorte, Nathan Horst, Noah Centre Wellington: 3 Rawlinson Goals: Brett Allen x2, Ryan Elliott Bantam: LL #2 Assists: Isiah Katsube x2, Trevor Nov. 17 vs. Woolwich LL #1 Ferretti, Conner Bradley LL #2: 3 Nov. 18 vs. Burlington LL #1: 4 Woolwich: 2 Goals: Jared Beacom Jonathan Burlington: 6 Martin Nick Kieswetter Goals: Kyler Austin, Tyler Martin Assists: Trent Brunkard, Vince Assists: Ethan Birmingham, Dally, Connor Graham, Walker Tyler Martin, Kyler Austin Schott Nov. 20 vs. Ancaster Woolwich: 9 Bantam: AE Ancaster: 0 Nov. 16 vs. Arthur Goals: Ryan Elliott x3, Brett Woolwich: 9

The Woolwich Wildcats Bantam AE team won the championship game against Woodstock (7-4) during the Woolwich Wildcats Weekend Tournament. Back row: Danyal Rennie, Blake Doerbecker, Nathan Schwarz, Gareth Rowland, Brett Henry, Luke Charter and Andre Fournier (trainer). Middle row: Jesse Fournier (coach), Daniel Gallant, Liam Dickson, Connor Runstedler, Connor Goss, Mathew Uhrig, Benton Weber, Mitchell Rempel, Marc Burchett (assistant coach), Kyle Post (dry-land trainer). Front: Dylan Creelman and Connor Duench. [SUBMITTED] Arthur: 2 Goals: Luke Charter, Connor Runstedler x2, Liam Dickson x3, Mathew Uhrig, Nathan Schwarz x2 Assists: Connor Runstedler x2, Nathan Schwarz, Gareth Rowland, Mathew Uhrig, Connor Goss x4, Luke Charter, Danyal Rennie x2, Brett Henry, Liam Dickson x2, Mitchell Rempel x2 Nov. 17 vs. Acton Woolwich: 5 Acton: 2 Goals: Connor Runstedler x2, Benton Weber x2, Liam Dickson Assists: Liam Dickson x3, Benton Weber x2, Gareth Rowland, Nathan Schwarz, Mathew Uhrig, Mitchell Rempel, Connor Runstedler

Bantam: MAJOR A Nov. 14 vs. Caledon Woolwich: 2 Caledon: 2 Goals: Brant McLaughlin, Tyler Moser Assists: Ryley Cribbin x2, Kelby Martin x2 Nov. 16 vs. Dundas Woolwich: 2 Dundas: 4 Goals: Tyler Moser, Jake Lewis Assists: Ryley Cribbin, Jake Lewis, Daniel Kauth Nov. 18 vs. Oakville Woolwich: 3 Oakville: 5 Goals: Matheiu Fife, Tyler Martin , Brant McLaughlin Assists: Daniel Kauth x2 ,Brant McLaughlin, Alex Taylor

Midget: MINOR A Game 1 vs. Dundas Woolwich: 4 Dundas: 4 Goals: Matthew Leger x3 and Nic Pavanel Assists: Cole Lenaers, Nic Pavanel, Alex Uttley and Matthew Leger Game 2 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 5 Georgetown: 0 Goals: Alex Uttley x2, Matthew Leger, Nic Pavanel and Jordan Shantz Assists: Scott Martin x2, Jordan Shantz, Matthew Leger, Troy Nechanicky and Alex Uttley Shutout: Thomas Vickers

Midget: MAJOR A Oct. 14 vs. Owen Sound Woolwich: 4 Owen Sound: 6 Goals: Matt Townsend x2, Grant Kernick McKinley Ceaser Assists: Adrian Gilles, Tim Shuh, Tyler Seguin, Evan Yantha, Adam Cook

HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS

PeeWee: AE

Woolwich Wild Weekend Tournament Woolwich, ON |Nov.9-11 Game 1 vs. Minto Woolwich: 4 Minto: 0 Goals: Kyle Bruder x2, Kyle Deyell, Noah Scurry Assists: Matthew MacDonald x2, Noah Scurry, Cade Schaus, Tim Mayberry, Kyle Bruder Shutout: Cal Schell Game 2 vs. Oakville Woolwich: 4 Oakville: 5 Goals: Devin Williams x2, Owen Lucier, Kyle Druder Assists: Kyle Bruder x2, John Wang, Matthew MacDonald Game 3 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 1 Georgetown: 3 Goals: Ben Lenaers Assists: Cade Schaus Game 4 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 4

Georgetown: 3 Goals: Matthew MacDonald, Kyle Bruder, John Wang, Cade Schaus Assists: Riley Shantz, Devin Williams x3, Cade Schaus x2, John Wang

Bantam: LL #2

Woolwich Wild Weekend Tournament Woolwich, ON |Nov.9-11 Game 1 vs. Twin Centre Woolwich: 3 Twin Centre: 3 Goals: Nick Kieswetter, Nick Langer, Jacob Dubue Assists: Matt Greene, Jonny Martin, Jared Beacom, Earl Schwartz, Liam Catton Game 2 vs. Mt. Brydges Woolwich: 2 Mt. Brydges: 0

Goals: Earl Schwartz Matt Greene Assists: Matt Greene, Nick Kieswetter, Dylan Smith Shutout: Quinn Young Game 3 vs. Waterford Woolwich: 2 Waterford: 2 Goals: Matt Greene Jacob Dubue Assists: Alex Metzger Jonny Martin Game 4 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 1 New Hamburg: 2 Goals: Earl Schwartz Assists: Nick Kieswetter

Midget: MINOR A

Waterloo AA Memorial Tournament Woolwich, ON | Nov.13-17 Game 1 vs. Windsor Woolwich: 1 Windsor: 3 Goals: Matthew Leger Assists: Scott Martin Game 2 vs. Waterloo Woolwich: 4 Waterloo: 1 Goals: Alex Uttley, Cole Conlin, Matthew Leger and Troy Nechanicky Assists: Troy Nechanicky, Matthew Leger and Jordan Shantz Game 3 vs. Kitchener Woolwich: 3 Kitchener: 2 Goals: Alex Uttley, Jordan Shantz and Matthew Leger Assists: Scott Martin and Matthew Leger Game 4 vs. Sarnia Woolwich: 0

Sarnia: 3

WOOLWICH WILD

Novice: LL #7108 Nov. 17 Woolwich: 3 Ayr: 1 Goals: Ayla Brubacher x2, Annie Sargent Assists: Sophia Hanley, Madison Martin, Kyla Bloch, Avery Leech, Kayla Shantz

Stoney Creek: 0 Goals: Alana, Mya x3, Delaney, Lauren Assists: Abby x2, Ali, Maddy, Alana, Sydney, Delaney, Ella

Bantam: BB Nov. 17 vs. Windsor Woolwich: 1 Windsor: 0 Goals: Brooke Mulder Assists: Marlee Kernick Shutout: Megan Harron Nov. 17 vs. Flamborough Woolwich: 3 Flamborough: 0 Goals: Caitlin Pickard, Taylor Duench, Jessica Bitton Assists: Caitlin Pickard, Hannah Weber Shutout: Autumn Campbell

TWIN CENTRE STARS

Brantford: 1 Goals: Jordyn Torti x2 Assists: Avery Bender Nov. 18 vs. West Seneca Twin Centre: 2

West Seneca: 0 Goals: Caitlin Livingston, Blythe Bender Assists: Kara Dietrich, Valerie Wolf Shutout: Kara Mark

PeeWee: LL Nov. 17 vs. Ayr Twin Centre: 2

Ayr: 1 Goals: Janessa Pretorius x2 Assists: Marrissa, Lebold Kira Schneider x2 Nov. 20 vs. Waterloo Twin Centre: 1

Waterloo: 3 Goals: Marissa Lebold Assists: Janessa Pretorius

Atom: LL #1

Intermediate: LL

Nov. 17 vs. Woolwich Twin Centre: 11 Woolwich: 4 Goals: Ben Bauer x3, Jack Wolf x2, Dawson Stevenson x2, Josh Carere, Isaiah Siewert, Christopher Jones, Reid Henderson Assists: Mathew Gedcke x4, Dawson Stevenson x3,Christopher Jones x2, Noah Bailey x2, Connall Gillet, Jack Wolf, Sterling Grubb, Jaden Palermo, Isaiah Siewert

Nov. 18 vs. Kitchener Twin Centre: 5

Kitchener: 0 Goals: Jaide Shantz, Shannon Lorentz, Brittany Wagner, Lisa Guenther, Emily Detzler Assists: Stephanie Lorentz, Carling Cisecki, Sarah Van Allen, Becky Cornwall, Lisa Guenther, Janessa Heywood, Shannon Lorentz, Jaide Shantz Shutout: Lindsay Dietrich

TWIN CENTRE HERICANES

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Novice: REP B

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Nov. 18 vs. Wilmont Twin Centre: 2

Wilmot: 2 Goals: Marlee Fraser x2 Assists: Halle Murray, Chloe Hislop Nov. 19 vs. Stratford Twin Centre: 11 Stratford: 1 Goals: Marlee Fraser x5, Mackenna Krulicki x2, Katya Yusim x2, Mia Thompson, Olivia Kellendonk Assists: Chloe Hislop x4, Katya Yusim x2, Halle Murray x2, Avery Haid x2, Katie Lee, Olivia Kellendonk, Bella Kuchma

Nov.14 vs. Elora Furgus Woolwich: 15

Elora Furgus: 1 Goals: Madelyn Camm x3, Madison Waters x2, Brianna Jacobi, Ava Henderson x3, Erica Buehler x2, Mackenzie Biesle, Rosie Martin x2, Alice Wang, Assists: Rosie Martin, Alice Wang x3, Ava Henderson x2, Mackenzie Biesel x7, Madison Waters x2, Ashe ley Brubacker x5, Madelyn Camm x4, Erica Buehler x2, Hilary Bauman, Abby Murr x2, Brianna Jacobi

Atom: B

Atom: REP

Nov. 17 vs. Stoney Creek Woolwich: 6

Nov. 14 vs. Brantford Twin Centre: 2

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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2012

GALEA: Anyone who’s owned a

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Trump, that I’d rather share a boat with less.

For one thing, cat scratches really itch. For another, I am morally opposed to being eviscerated.

Having said all that, in the interest of full disclosure, I have neither seen the movie nor read the book – but I have heard that it is brilliant.

It would have to be brilliant to find a believable way to convince me that anyone would spend eight months on a boat with a Bengal tiger. I only wish the author would have given the practical considerations a little more thought.

Aside from the inherent danger there are also the things we’d rather not talk about.

As a long-time cat owner, I believe I can shed some light on this.

That’s because I’m the one responsible for the weekly cleaning of our cat’s litter box. As this person, I see immediate issues with having to spend nearly eight months living with a cat that’s 100 times bigger than mine. Unless the boat was also stocked with a

shovel and two tons of nonclumping litter, you’ve got yourself a major problem.

But let’s just say you find some miraculous way around that. What then?

To have any peace of mind at all, you’d have to train that tiger. Which begs the question where are you going to get a chair, whip, fiery hoop and sequined suit in the middle of the Indian Ocean? Sure, if there’s curry on board, you might get one of those things.

But, as for the chair, suit and whip, good luck.

Right now, you are probably thinking that I should lighten up a bit and suspend disbelief – maybe even go so far as to actually read the book. After all, it is fiction and maybe the author is using these protagonists to convey a higher message. Maybe, the writing is just beautiful, as good writing often is.

That’s probably true. But this novel, as of now, is a mystery to me.

And I don’t like being surprised. That’s why my next read will probably be Fifty Shades of Grey. It’s about time someone wrote a guide detailing the colour phases of squirrels.

EDSS CURLERS HIT THE ICE

Notice Public Information Centre NOTICE OFofPUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE No. 2 PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO BY-LAW Sawmill Road andSIGN Northfield Drive Improvements

Villagea public of Conestogo The Region of Waterloo will be holding information centre to introduce a draft Regional By-law respecting signsTownship on Regional roads.

The proposed Sign By-law addresses of Woolwich all types of unofficial signs on Regional roads including election signs, business accessory The Regional of Waterloo invites youaccessory to attend a Public Centre for the proposed Sawmill Road signs, farmMunicipality accessory signs, mailbox signs,Consultation open house signs and poster signs. and Northfield Drive Improvements in the Village of Conestogo.

Please refer to the Key Plan below for the project limits.

The The proposed Sign By-law establishes requirements for unofficial signs including:

first Public Consultation Centre for this project was held at the Conestogo Public School on October 5th, 2011. The Project Team•has now developed three (3) design alternatives for the proposed improvements to Sawmill Road and Northfield Drive.

Location and placement;

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Size, shape, construction and content; Impacts to the function of the road; Number of signs and timing of placement; and Sign removal.

Staff are also proposing an amendment to the Region’s Tourism and Essential Services Signing Policy to allow tourism signage on Regional roads for agri-toursim activities.

When: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, drop in 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Regional Administration Headquarters (lobby) 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener This public information centre is being held for the purpose of providing information and receiving comments from the public. A copy of the draft By-law is available for review in the Clerk’s Office, Region of Waterloo, 2nd floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener or on the Region’s website at: www.region.waterloo.on.ca - tab Newsroom, tab Public Notices If you have questions concerning the By-law, please contact Nancy Button, Manager, Transportation Engineering at 519-575-4520 or by email at bnancy@region.waterloo.on.ca If you require accessible services to participate in this meeting, please contact the above noted person by Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to the person indicated above.

Construction of this project is now tentatively scheduled for 2016.

Nancy Button Manager, Transportation All interested parties are invited to attendEngineering an informal, “drop-in” Public Consultation Centre for this project as follows: Region of Waterloo 150 Frederick Street, 7th Floor Wednesday November 28th, 2012 Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Conestogo Public School 1948 Sawmill Road, Conestogo

Staff will be present to answer your questions and receive your comments. Your comments will assist the Project Team in finalizing the Recommended Design Alternative for this project. Plans will also be available for viewing after November 28th, 2012 at the Regional Administration Building, Design and Construction 6th Floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener. If you are unable to attend the Consultation Centre and would like to make your views known, please address your comments

by December 20th, 2012 to Mr. Jim Ellerman A.Sc.T., Region of Waterloo (Tel: 519-575-4757 Ext. 3757, Fax: 519-575-4430, email: jellerman@regionofwaterloo.ca) Accessibility: This event is accessible for people with disabilities. Accessible Parking is available. If you require assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, or to access information in alternative formats, please contact Mr. Jim Ellerman (as above) at least five days prior to the meeting.

All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision on the Recommended Design Alternative for this project.

Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to Mr. Jim Ellerman.

The EDSS intermediate curling team took on the Bluevale Knights at the Elmira Curling Club on Wednesday. Top, Michael Deglanis sends a stone down the ice during the second frame.

Above, team skip Alex Bean encourages his sweepers William Shoemaker, left and Mike Weber during the match. Elmira lost 5-3 and 7-0.

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Further information regarding this project is available at: http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/gettingAround/FutureConstructionProjects.asp

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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2012

Losses may force cancellation of Waterloo Region air show ELENA MAYSTRUK Every year the air show in Waterloo Region draws eyes to the sky, but this year’s show may have been the last we’ll will see of the soaring jets and their roaring engines.

Debt is cited as the biggest threat to the air show’s future. Earlier this month co-producers David White and Richard Cooper approached regional council to ask for over $91,000 in funding as the show’s organizers continue to struggle with a $350,000 debt.

The last two annual performances have been plagued with unfortunate weather and environmen-

tal disasters, explained Diana Spremo, general manager of media and marketing for the Waterloo Air Show.

In 2010 when weather conditions were ideal, ticket sales soared, with 40,000 visitors showing up for the event.

That number fell to 24,000 during the show in 2011 that coincided with the Goderich tornado on Aug. 21, 2011, which organizers speculate affected the turnout.

This year ticket sales plummeted further with only 5,000 people showing up to the Region of Waterloo International Airport in Breslau during brisk, rainy weather on June 2-3.

At that point organizers were already in a position to cut corners, forced to eliminate certain acts from the show.

The airport’s acting manager Kevin Campbell said the show is instrumental to the promotion of the airport.

“We see that as a value to the community so they can come out and enjoy the airport and also enjoy the air show at the same time,” he said on Tuesday.

Airport marketing and communications supervisor Sandra McAuley says the air show has long been part of marketing initiatives.

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aware of the financial risks and are hoping to save the show despite he unexpected deficit they are currently facing.

“No one enters a venture of this nature expecting to be $350,000 in debt after two years. But they believe in this event so much, and have such a personal passion and respect for aviation, the military, our veterans and the role Canada’s air force played in our history, that they don’t want to give up on showcasing that.”

Spremo added that there are sometimes misconceptions on how the money is spent, with many people assuming that funds are used beyond regional bor-

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ders on outside performers like the Snowbirds, the CF-18s and the SkyHawks.

This is not the case.

“The percentage of the budget for paying for civilian acts is very small. And we don’t pay a performer fee …the military picks up the costs of transporting the jets to our site. Yes, there are certainly costs involved in bringing those acts here, such as hotel rooms, rental cars, catering, hospitality, fuel, etc., all of which stays in the region.”

While regional council mulls over a decision on the issue, organizers are in the process of approaching businesses to seek further corporate sponsorship.

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To support the air show or any aviation expo at the airport is part of our annual marketing budget,” she explained.

Though air shows have been running in the region for decades, the current show was revised by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre as the Waterloo Aviation Expo and Air Show in 2009, according to Spremo. Each year the show costs organizers and various sponsors about $350,000 to $400,000 to produce. She said White and Cooper were always

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Jacks split a pair on the road

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After dropping seesaw battle to Hagersville to end winning streak, Wellesley bounces back in Burford COLIN DEWAR The Wellesley Applejacks split last weekend with a win over the Burford Bulldogs and a loss at the hands of the Hagersville Hawks.

Coming off a three-game winning streak the Jacks were unable to extend their good fortunes losing 4-3 to Hagersville on November 17, the first of back-to-back games.

The Hawks and the Jacks were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Hagersville made the most of its opportunities in taking the win.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, but it was Hawks’ defenceman Jacob Brown’s goal in the third period that proved to be the difference maker.

Hagersville was first on the scoreboard when forward Derek Medeiros potted his first of two against Jacks goalie Josh Heer during the first frame.

Wellesley responded quickly, tying the game when Corey Way found the back of the net at 14:27 to send both teams back to the room with one apiece.

Hagersville took the lead briefly in the second period when Medeiros once again beat Heer but that was short-lived, as Jacks’ Troy Williams would find the equalizer six minutes into the period.

The Jacks found themselves keeping the penalty box bench warm as they clocked in almost 20 minutes worth of infractions.

Wellesley’s penalty kill was

spotless, however, allowing no goal on five Hawks’ power plays.

The third frame opened with Wellesley going down by one, but the Jacks fought back throughout the period and managed to score off the stick of Devon Wagner, tying things up with five minutes remaining. But the Hawks would prevail when Brown beat Heer with less than a minute left in the contest.

The late goal put the game out of reach for the Jacks.

Hagersville forced Jacks netminder Heer to work hard in net, putting up 39 shots.

“We just couldn’t get the lead and by the end of the third period we had just run out of legs,” said Wellesley head coach Kevin Fitzpatrick. “They managed to score a fluky goal with about 40 seconds left and there wasn’t enough time to get one back. The Hawks are a good team and they play us rough.”

It would be a different story for the Jacks the following night as they visited the Burford Bulldogs and skated away with a 6-1 win.

Jacks forward Troy Williams netted a hat trick to lead his team in the victory.

Williams notched his first goal nine minutes into the first frame and add two more in the second at 5:22 and 10:56.

The Bulldogs were the first on the board catching the docile Jacks defence asleep when they scored in the opening minute of the game when Jim Salatas beat Heer. It would be the

only goal Burford would get during the contest.

Wellesley fought back and scored two goals in the first by Williams and Jake Steenson. The Jacks good fortune would continue into the second as they increased their tally by four with two during power plays. The Jacks would head back to the room up by five goals.

The Bulldogs could not stay out of the sin bin, as the team accrued 58 minutes in penalties during the game compared to the 15 minutes accumulated by the Jacks.

The third frame would see neither team score.

Burford was stymied by the Jacks goaltender, as he stopped 28 shots en route to the victory. Burford’s starting goalie, Don Davis, made 11 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favour of Ben Beechey, who finished the game.

“We played very well all weekend the difference between the two games was that we had more bodies against Burford. We brought up a line from our midget rep team and those guys played enough to give our guys a little break and let them catch their breath.

We had a solid showing and the boys played well,” said Fitzpatrick.

The Jacks are back on home ice today (Saturday) against the Bulldogs. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. for that game. The following day the boys are back on the road to Norfolk for an afternoon game starting at 2 p.m.

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the scoreboard when Matt Quilty netted one less than two minutes into the first frame. It would be the team’s only goal, however.

The Corvairs managed to keep the lead well into the second period, when Campbell broke away with the puck from his team’s blue line and skated down the ice before beating Caledonia netminder Justis Husak high to the stick side.

The teams returned to the room tied 1-1 going into the third frame.

During the first 40 minutes of play the Kings ran into serious disciplinary problems and relied heavily on their penalty kill unit, as they spent 30 minutes in the sin bin between the

two periods. However, Elmira did manage to stifle Caledonia’s power play and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Returning to the ice both teams fought hard looking for the advantage and it would be Elmira’s Brandon Stewart who would add to the tally with a wrist shot from just inside the blue line beating Husak high left to make the score 2-1.

Campbell provided the assist.

Kings forward Zac Coulter would add another late in the frame to give the boys in white and green a 3-1 lead.

Caledonia would pull their goaltender giving them a 6-5 advantage in the dying minute of the contest but could not capitalize.

With less than ten seconds remaining James Mildon would feed Campbell who sent a shot down the ice into the Corvairs open net for a final tally of 4-1.

“Six games in nine nights are tough on the team. The leaders on the team really stood up and the younger guys saw things like (Campbell) blocking a shot with his foot and (Stewart) getting a quick release so the leaders were doing what they had to do and the young guys are learning from that,” said DeSilva.

The Kings are on the road next against the Listowel Cyclones before returning home on Sunday to take on the Brampton Bombers at the WMC for an afternoon game. The puck drops at 2 p.m.

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Putting memories on display With Elmira Framing, Dianna Weltz is happy to preserve people’s heirlooms in an artistic fashion ELENA MAYSTRUK With many years of custom framing under her belt, Dianna Weltz has heard her customers recount numerous memories associated with the objects they bring to her door. From elaborate christening gowns and medals to the smallest postcards, Weltz is dedicated to preserving them all.

“You get to hear the stories and it’s heartwarming and they’re cool,” she said of wanting to safeguard the objects she is entrusted to frame whether using conventional methods or a shadow box.

During her years working at Elmira Photo, Weltz started to learn the art of framing on an impulse.

“We found ourselves without a framer and so I decided I needed to know how to frame even though I was looking for another framer – a boss should always know how to do it all.”

She took several courses in Toronto and a school in Barrie – both locations have since closed – and later moved her business to Calla Studio, owned by her daughter Tina.

There are few places in Canada where one can learn the art anymore, she said. Many people now have to travel stateside for framing classes and many more learn on the job. But it’s not just about the practical knowhow.

“The technical part you can master. The artistic

part I think you either have it or you don’t – it certainly brought my creative side out,” she said.

“I really enjoy doing memory boxes or what people used to call shadow boxes. It used to be very staid. Now you sort of design it to be very sentimental, very meaningful to whoever brings it to you.”

Shadow or memory boxes have a deeper interior surrounded by a frame and can hold 3-dimensional objects that if properly framed can be preserved in their original form and taken out safely.

During the four years working alongside her daughter Weltz accumulated her knowledge as customers continued to bring her their valuables.

In the warmly-lit multilevel studio where Elmira Framing and Calla Studio co-exist, Weltz keeps many of her finished pieces ready for her clients to pick up.

Whether working on an elaborate christening gown or a selection of old photographs and antique pearls, Weltz knows “you can’t put a price on sentiment” and

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For now, at least, the rocks, gravel and whatever else lies buried beneath Dufferin County will stay there.

Earlier this week, plans for a giant quarry in Melancthon Township collapsed in a heap. Highland, the company proposing to excavate a huge chunk of farmland there, withdrew its development application. It admitted it had insufficient support “from the government and the community” to keep going with what was destined to become a protester’s dream and a developer’s nightmare.

Grassroots opposition to the mega quarry swelled once the anti-development publicity machine got revved up. I’ve seen Stop the Mega Quarry signs from downtown Guelph to downtown Toronto, and they weren’t put there by farmers. However, you don’t need to grow crops or raise livestock to know there’s something inherently wrong and environmentally unsound about the prospect of digging up 2,300-plus acres of farmland and creating an aggregate pit described as being 1.5 times higher than Niagara Falls.

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And while the grassroots did indeed speak on this matter with their lawn signs, cook-outs and farmto-fork awareness raisers, in the final analysis, it was one Toronto public relations company versus another. By generating a groundswell of fear and suspicion (did I mention the proposed developers included Americans?), David, representing all things local and good, such as farming, beat Goliath, the Heartless Man in the Teflon Suit.

But rural Ontario hasn’t

heard the last of this. As he quietly turned out the lights on this project with one final news release, John Scherer of Highland still maintained that the scrapped project would have been economically good for the township, and, he said, it would also address Ontario’s need for gravel and sand ... as it builds roads and foundations for the homes of the very people who protested against the quarry.

I can’t imagine the project ever seeing the light of day, so it’s difficult to envision it bringing long-term

prosperity to the township.

But Scherer touches a nerve when he mentions job opportunities in the same breath as rural Ontario.

Simply put, rural Ontario does not have the same advantages employment-wise as its urban counterparts.

And that’s why rural Ontario must make sure its voice gets heard on matters that directly concern it, particularly when two P.R. firms are duking it out.

Farmers know Rural Ontario is under pressure, and they know if they don’t take the lead on their own

issues, someone else will.

That’s one reason Ottawa announced this week it is contributing more than $250,000 to help the Ontario agri-food sector bolster young farmer leadership.

The fight to preserve farmland – which the Ontario Federation of Agriculture calls paramount to all else – will never end, and young people will have to carry the ball. Farming needs the support of its neighbours. And that’s where a farmer, oozing with credibility, can be particularly effective.

Leadership is also one of

the reasons the Grain Farmers of Ontario is peering into the future with a new survey designed to start farmers thinking about how they may need to position their operations. The exercise, announced this week through a news release that asked “Are you ready for what farming will look like in 2032?” is meant to put meat on the bones of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s now-standard and accepted contention that food production must at least double in 20 years.

Grain farmers are being asked to envision 2032 with the drivers of change in mind. To them, this includes topics such as technology, immigration, rural-urban relations and consumer expectations. The organization will compile results and tell the world later what farms in Canada’s most productive province will look like two decades from now.

One thing’s likely: in 2032, farms in Melancthon Township will still be raising potatoes, not mining gravel.

Others? Who knows.

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each heirloom, as she prefers to think of them, needs to be treated with respect.

The list is long, ranging from military medals, Olympic medals, civil war memorabilia, weapons, original works or art, needlecraft, photographs, insects, arrowheads and more. Her “weirdest” work to date was framing a ponytail after a little girl’s first haircut.

Each object comes with its own story and before getting down to work Weltz always wants to hear it in

order to get an idea of its significance.

“When they come through the door with that object you know it means something. You want to know a little bit of the history of it. It gives you [an idea] where the customer is coming from. You want to know where they are going to put it. Every time somebody comes through whether it’s a little post card or a big sentimental object, you want to know where it’s going, what they have in mind.”

Weltz always wants to

know where the frame the frame is going in order to “to do a good job and design it so that it’s a real standalone object of art. It’s a statement,” she said.

For Weltz the preservation of memories through the objects she works with is of utmost importance.

Over the years the framer has mastered techniques that ensure the conservation of items.

All of the materials she uses are acid free and the glass has a UV coating that reflects light away from the object.

Though memory boxes can cost more than the average framing job Weltz says sentimental objects should always be framed with skill.

“A lot of people try to save themselves money by framing articles themselves. I have had to try and undue many framing jobs that priceless works or art, memorabilia articles and needlecraft have been forever damaged,” she explained.

Often inexperienced framers try to use dangerous, corrosive methods that

could cause irreparable damage.

Various forms of tape and glue are the common culprits as they are both acidic and unsuitable for the delicate job. Weltz advises against home projects unless the framer has experience.

“There are specially formulated glues for framing and never use glue to adhere precious artifacts,” she said.

Her own skills over the years have come from constant learning. She relies on a professional framers net-

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THE ARTS ON STAGE / COUNTRY MUSIC

Jamie Warren has a fair few stories to tell Veteran country singer will be joined by Duane Steele for Stories and Songs at the Commercial Tavern Sunday claimed “Really” in 2003, and a career retrospective collection of greatest hits in 2005 under the title “Make Me Believe.” In 2008, Jamie released the very personal “Right Here Right Now.” In 2010, he released “Howl At The Moon,” continuing to ask hard questions, but this time with a kinder tone as he closed in on his fiftieth birthday.

Now 51, Warren said reaching the half-century mark didn’t necessarily bring any new wisdom, but it did allow him some perspective on life and his music. Some of that is sure to be reflected in the new album he’s working on for release next spring.

A few of those new songs will certainly make it into tomorrow’s show. The rest of the set list will be a little more difficult as he combs through the better part of 50 singles and a long list of album tracks that have built up over three decades.

The recording industry has changed, but he continues to do what he’s always

STEVE KANNON After the better part of 30 years in the music business, Jamie Warren’s got a story or two to tell.

If you stop by the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill Sunday, you’ll get to hear a few of ‘em. Oh, and a whole lot of music, too.

Warren and fellow Canadian country artist Duane Steele will be presenting Stories and Songs in an intimate look at their hits and the tales behind them.

“It’s been fun. Duane’s got the same fun sense of humour as I do,” said Warren from out on the road as he and Steele play several Ontario dates with the show they’ll bring to Maryhill.

Typically, each will come out separately and play some of their songs. After that, out come the stools as they sit on stage, sharing some banter and stories from the road. They’ll discuss and play some of their songs, perhaps playing a few duets.

“I’ve been doing this for a while – there are some stories to tell,” he laughed.

It has been a while, years that have seen him ride the rollercoaster that is an ever-changing music industry.

A Hanover native who now calls Kitchener home, he originally embarked on a career in broadcasting, but got the singing bug after he won a regional talent show at London Ontario’s Western Fair. That win sent him to Memphis for an international competition, where he placed second. Warren remained in Memphis, pondering his career potential as a singer while he worked a one-year gig at Libertyland Theme Park.

Returning home, he concentrated on writing and singing songs, scoring his first Top Ten hit with “Take Me Home Mississippi,” and rolling in to a win as New Artist of The Year at the 1985 RPM Big Country Awards.

Five more singles were

done: write the songs he wants to sing.

He comes by the music naturally, as his mother sang and played piano, and his father played guitar and mandolin. He had piano lessons at age 5 and guitar lessons at age 8. His earliest influences were whatever his parents listened to on the radio, and the only thing his parent’s radio seemed to play was country music.

The music genes run in the family, as his daughter Katy, 22, is working on her first CD, while son Josh, 17, is also a singer and performer, having just appeared in the KWMP production of Hairspray.

As this weekend’s show is close to home, Warren expects Katy may join him on stage at some point.

Warren and Steele perform at the Commercial Tavern Sunday (November 25) at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the venue, 1303 Maryhill Rd., or by calling 519-648-3644. For more information, visit www.commercialtavern.ca.

Jamie Warren (right) and Duane Steele will be performing Sunday afternoon at the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill, presenting a show entitled Stories and Songs. [SUBMITTED] released from that album but Warren’s particular style of country didn’t sit well with either ‘80s country radio or the Nashville labels he almost convinced to sign him (they passed on him in favour of a fellow named Randy Travis).

By 1993, Warren was con-

vinced that both radio and Nashville might have relaxed enough to make room for him again, and he released Fallen Angel, which yielded a fan favourite and radio hit, “One Step Back.”

The success of this record was followed closely by the album Just Not The Same,

which surrendered several Top Ten singles and led to a handful of JUNO and CCMA nominations in multiple categories, including wins for Independent Song of the Year and Independent Male Artist of the Year.

Since then, Jamie released the critically ac-

Alberta native Duane Steele’s professional career began in 1984, fronting the band Rock ‘N’ Horse. Since then, he’s toured with some of hottest acts in country music, including Shania Twain, Terri Clark, Trisha Yearwood, Sammy Kershaw and Prairie Oyster

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CLASSIFIED HELP WANTED FULL/PART TIME RESIDENTIAL Cleaners required Kitchener. Excellent Pay/ bonuses days. Email dbickerton@classcleanservices. com or fax 519-742-9292.

TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH based company is looking to fill a full-time position with an experienced AZ/Float Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator. Job entails some out town work and manual labour and equipment maintenance. Please email resume with references to takethepressureoff@sympatico.ca

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2 years old, $1500 o.b.o. Heat Surge electric fireplace in handmade Amish oak frame $200 o.b.o. For more information call 519-669-5388.

NEW ITEMS ADDED DAILY! Visit our 2nd floor clearance centre for mega deals on hand tools, small appliances, artwork, home-decor, lighting, paint sundries, and so much more.

All at least 35-50% off retail prices. Elmira Home Hardware. OPEN Mon Fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun noon - 5 p.m.

AUCTIONS

ROXTON CHINA CABINET & Hutch, glass shelves, interior lights, excellent condition. 76” tall, 67” W, 12.5” deep, bottom 17.5” deep. $550.00 o.b.o. Call (519) 590-6699.

USED INTERIOR DOORS. White 32x80, 26x80. Two sets of double closet doors 24x80. Doors with bevelled glass: two 26x80, one 36x80.

Hardware included. Phone 519-664-2992.

WHITE SNOWBLOWER, 10 yrs old, 13 hp, 33 in., 6F, 2R, steerable. $400. 519-669-7679.

4 GOOD YEAR snow tires on steel Dodge Neon rims. P18565-15. $300.00. Used one season. Call 519-669-1224, ask for Jim.

AUCTIONS

WED. NOV 28 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; tools; household effects; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo resident with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

SAT. DEC 1 at 11:00 AM Clearing auction sale of property on almost half acres; household effects; antiques; and miscellaneous items to be held at 14 Menno St. in Breslau for the estate of the late Jean Cober. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

SAT. DEC 8 at 10:00 AM Property auction of a 4 bedroom 2 storey brick house located in a highly sought after area of town to be held at 399 Dunvegan Dr. in Waterloo off Lexington for Bill Tregunna and Arlene Zimmerman. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

WED. DEC 12 at 10:00 AM Auction sale of antiques; collectables; household effects; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

FARM EQUIPMENT GEHL, MS/75 BUSHEL manure spreader, poly floor, heavy T bar chain, single axle, new top beater $4,200.00; Fiskars McKee, sod plow, 5-16, auto reset, long curved boards $4,200.00. Dan Seifried, Harriston 519-338-2688 .

RENTALS HOUSE FOR RENT Looking for responsible tenant to rent a beautiful, 3 bedroom, country farmhouse, near Wellesley. $1200/mth plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 519-503-2030.

SEASONED FIREWOOD ALL Hardwood cut & split $70.00 a face cord, picked up, no deliveries. 519-580-2607.

Quantity discounts.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA in support of Wellesley Cooperative Preschool. December 1, 8-11 a.m. Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David St. Tickets call: 519-883-0639.

COMM/ INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT

FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $65.00/ face cord. 4-ft Wallenstein wood splitter for rent. Isaac Martin, 851 Sandyhills Dr. 519-669-9332.

COMING EVENTS

ELMIRA STORE 1560 sq. ft. plus unfinished basement with shelving - front & rear entrances, move in condition. $1175.00/mth plus utilities and taxes.

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• Knowledge of Agriculture/Construction equipment an asset.

• Must be customer oriented, with a positive attitude.

Please forward resume to the Human Resources Department at: hr@premierequipment.ca Premier Equipment Ltd. is a full service equipment dealership specializing in agriculture, lawn and garden, commercial and grounds care equipment.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting will be held Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers 24 Church Street West, Elmira

TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH ACCESSIBILITY PLAN 2012-2014 The Township of Woolwich is working to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities living in our community.

Residents are encouraged to view the Accessibility Page on the accessibility page of the Township’s website. The Accessibility Plan lists all of the Township’s accessible services and facilities.

Call 519-669-6005 for more information.

OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN The Township of Woolwich has an overnight parking ban in effect from December 1st to April 1st from 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

No overnight parking is permitted on Township roads during this time. Any vehicles in violation of this parking ban may be ticketed.

Please note that the Region of Waterloo has an overnight parking ban on all regional roads year round.

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

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St. Clements - A great opportunity to purchase a 18.2 acre lot only minutes from K-W. Future development potential. Located on Park St. St. Clements across for the Soccer field. MLS 1244345 Call Bill Direct.

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Elmira - Century home boasting original woodwork and hardwood throughout, 9ft ceilings, and pocket doors. spacious main bath and bedrooms with bonus room off master. Fully finished attic with skylights and gas fireplace. Within walking distance to all amenities. Detached workshop. MLS 1241191 Call Alli or Paul direct.

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Kitchener - Fantastic bungalow close to expressway, amenities, bus routes and in quiet neighbourhood. The carpet free main floor is complete with 3 bedrooms, living room and eat-in kitchen. Large finished rec room with gas fireplace. Both bathrooms recently renovated.

Convenient second garage door to fenced backyard featuring patio and large 10x16ft cedar shed. MLS 1241620. Call Alli or Bill direct.

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CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

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$219,900 SPACIOUS TWO STOREY

Floradale - 1866 sq.ft. home in Floradale with

a large lot backing onto green belt. This century home is one of Floradale's originals.

This home is priced right for a young family and has great potential . Close to Floradale School and the park. 20 min to K-W. MLS 1241726. Call Alli or Bill direct.

$249,000

RARE FIND!!

Elmira - A perfect family home located on a mature treed lot complete with shed and detached garage.

This 2 storey, 3 bedroom home features a finished rec room, separate dining room, and main floor family room with sliders to large wrap around deck. New main floor and rec room windows excluding living room. All appliances included with the exception of freezer. MLS 1237778. Call Alli or Paul direct.

$495,900 VERDONE MODEL HOME!

Elmira - Attractive upgrades and finishing touches through-out this 4 bedroom home. Convenience at its best with main floor laundry/mudroom, walk-in pantry and completely finished basement with gas fireplace. 9ft ceilings thoughout main floor. Bright eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, cupboards to the ceiling and island.

Large living room with wood floors, gas fireplace and French door walk-out to yard. MLS 1241535. Call Alli or Paul direct

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CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-577-6248

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$255,000 $279,000

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OUTSTANDING AGENTS. OUTSTANDING RESULTS.

$218,500

VERY AFFORDABLE!

Elmira - This semi is only steps to downtown!

Fantastic hardwood floors, high ceilings, original built in cupboards and trim provide charm and character.

Bright spacious kitchen with walkout to sun porch.

Featuring; large front porch, carpet free, 3 bedrooms, living room, family room and lots of parking. MLS 1237444. Call Alli or Paul direct.

GREAT VALUE!

Heidelberg - Bungalow with lg Workshop. This

home is complete with 4 Bedrooms, plus office, living room, family room and finished basement. The bright living room is open to dinning room and kitchen.

Unfinished walk up attic. Located on large lot featuring detached 17ft x 18ft, insulated, heated workshop, fantastic gazebo and 10ft x 20ft shed. MLS 1234999.

Call Alli or Paul direct.

$399,900 $399,900 IMPRESSIVE

Elmira - 3 bdrm, 2baths birdland bungalow

backing onto farmland on a family oriented st. From the welcoming eat-in kit, to the oversized LR, to the gorgeous master w/walkout , this home is bright & spacious. Add in the huge unfinished basement, beautiful covered patio & well-kept yrd complete w/shed, this home is everything you are looking for!

MLS 1231378. Call Alli or Paul direct!

D L O S

$549,900

OUTSTANDING BUNGALOW

Elmira - Only 2 years old! Backing onto greenbelt.

Many upgrades throughout. Open concept mf w/hardwood & ceramic throughout. Gas fireplace in great room w/cathedral ceiling. Lg master w/5pc ens incl corner whirpool bath. MF laundry/mudroom. Finished basement includes: 2 bdrms, 4pc bath & lg rec rm. Sunroom walk-out to deck & interlock patio over-loogin yard & greenspace. MLS 1237430. Call Alli or Paul direct.

$234,900

GREAT STARTER!!

Elmira - Bright Home Backing onto farmland and directly across the road from Ann Street Park. Carpet free with Hardwood and ceramic through out main floor. Family room with cozy wood stove, large windows and walk out to fenced yard. This home is complete with mudroom and very large dining room. 24 x 20ft double garage. MLS 1244010. Call Alli or Paul direct.

$299,900 YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Elmira - Brand new semi detached raised bungalow.

Complete with main floor laundry, 4 piece ensuite, open concept eat-in kitchen and living room with French door walk out to deck. All the conveniences on one floor. The large garage is perfect for storage and have room for a vehicle. Located close to downtown, walking distance to library, restaurants and banks. MLS 1234444. Call Alli or Paul direct.

$359,900 PRIME LOCATION!

Elmira - Backing onto farmland! Open welcoming front entrance to this, like new, open concept home. The main floor is bright and airy featuring: large breakfast bar, powder room, main floor laundry and is carpet free. The second floor is carpet free, master bedroom complete with walk in closet and spa like ensuite. Appliances are included. MLS 1241487. Call Alli or Paul direct.

FOR RENT. WITH REAL INVESTMENT YOU WILL SEE A REAL RETURN. MAKE THIS SPACE YOUR NEW HOME. ADVERTISE WITH US TODAY.

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Bert Martin BROKER

Remax Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

DIRECT: 519-572-2669 OFFICE: 519-669-5426

3 Arthur St. S. Elmira

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Lease Space - 22,700 s/f on 3 acres 20 minutes to Waterloo offers 20’ height, loading docks, drive in door, lots of office space. Space is easily divisable.

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Commercial space for lease in busy plaza only 15 minutes to K-W. Office space from 144 s/f to 2400 s/f. Zoning allows numerous uses. Lots of parking.

MLS.

NEW PRICE!

ELMIRA! GREAT STARTER semi offering new kitchen, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, patio and deck, fenced yard backing to green space. New roof September 2012. MLS $224,900.

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The last home in the Sunlight Heritage Homes Phase 1!!

Beautiful 1400 sq ft home, features 3 beds, 3 baths, master with ensuite and walk in closet.

Open concept main floor, with custom kitchen and island. Buy today and celebrate the holidays in your brand new home! Quick Possession available!

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519-669-3192

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Bonnie Brubacher Shanna Rozema Jason Shantz Broker of Record

Broker

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CONESTOGO BUNGALOW $429,900.

Picturesque mature park like yard in the Village. Cozy Bungalow with its own unique flair. 3 Season sunroom, sunken living room, main floor den/bedroom; upper loft; lower level family room; walkout. Master or inlaw suite, including kitchenette and bath. MLS.

45 Arthur St. S., Elmira Office:

519-669-2772

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

$255,000

HUGE FAMILY ROOM ADD’T w/cathedral ceiling & lots of windows!

Oversized dining area. Main flr. laundry, bathrm & master bdrm. Huge rec. rm. w/high ceiling. Newer doors, windows, furnace & deck. Short walk to downtown. MLS REDUCED

REDUCED TO

STARTER HOME - With a walkout

$254,900

to the fenced backyard. 5 appliances included. Central air (2012). Cheater ensuite & walkin closet. 2pc. washrm. on the main floor. Finished rec. room & 3pc. bathroom in lower level. Early possess. available. MLS REDUCED

$285,000

DOUBLE GARAGE! w/stairs to basement. Updated kitchen open to the dining area and living room. 2 remodelled bathrms, windows, doors, furnace & central air. Private deck area. Fin. rec. rm. w/fireplace, 2pc. washroom & games room. “Move-in” condition. MLS REDUCED

$259,990

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SOUTH PARKWOOD - Spacious custom built home backing to farmland.

4+ bdrms, 3 baths. Hardwood & ceramics thorughout. Lots of kitch. cupboards - open to dining area & fam. room. High ceilings & oversized windows. Gas fireplace. Finished basmt. with lots of living space & seperate entry.

MLS

$389,900

ST. JACOBS - Extensively renovated bungalow on a large lot (85‘x170’).

Hdwd. and ceramic flrs. Oak kitchen w/island. Fin. rec. rm & 4th bdrm in lower level. Main flr. laundry. 2 baths. Main flr. family rm. (could be a master suite w/ensuite). Updated bathrms, windows, and furnace.

MLS REDUCED

$899,000

Linwood - Expect to be impressed with this custom built home on 12 acres

Mildred Cell: 519-741-6970 | Len Cell: 519-741-6368

www.thefreyteam.com Lot 18 Concession 12 - $199,900.

BUILDERS INVESTMENT 10 Acres available in 2-5 acre parcels. Or anyone can build your dream home on 5 acres and have a 5 acre lot to spare to build an extra home for your son or daughter. Great opportunity, this is a rare find. MLS 1237449 Call Mildred Frey @519-669-1544 or direct @519-741-6970 Thinking of Buying or Selling call or email today!

overlooking the countryside & pond.

Loaded w/extras. Gourmet kitchen.

Open concept makes it great for entertaining! Private master suite w/fireplace. Huge fin. walkout bsmt. w/seperate enterance. TRIPLE garage.

Prof. landscaped. MLS

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- One owner bungalow with walkout basement.

200’ deep lot. Overlooks GRCA and walking trails. Elevated deck. Gas furnace (2004). Steel roof. Fireplace in rec. room. Oversized garage. MLS FLORADALE

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FAMILY ALBUM BIRTHDAY

IN MEMORIAM

Dad’s Turning “80”

In Loving Memory

of our Wife, Grandma & Mom Irene Gabel.

Who passed away 20 years ago. Nov 29, 1992.

IN MEMORIAM

LICHTI, Mervin “Merv” | Mervin Merv Lichti, 81, of Tavistock,

In Memory of

Ken Douglas Three years have come and gone. In our hearts you still live on.

When thoughts go back as they often do. We treasure the memories we have with you.

Join us to celebrate at an Open House for Bill Walter on Dec 2, 2012 from 1-4pm at Dunke St. N. in the Hobby Room (sidedoor, south end). Best wishes only.

Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you’re always there The gates of memories will never close We miss you more than anyone knows With love always, Harold, Jolene and Harold, Garrett and Jaeden Shoemaker

DEATH NOTICES

Forever in our hearts, The Douglas Family

passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Local relatives are his son Fred and wife Rosie Lichti of Elmira.

SPIDELL, Ona (nee Cerskute) | November 15, 2012 A life well lived. Ona and her husband Bernie bought the Steddick Hotel in Elmira in 1977 and for 10 years Ona ran the increasingly popular restaurant while Bernie ran the bar.

TRAPP, Julie Anne (Marquardt) | Went to be with the Lord

on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, in her 52nd year, at Hospice Wellington.

UMLANDT, Irene | Passed away on Wednesday, November

14, 2012 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital.

Irene (Fischer) Umlandt age 91 years of Kitchener, formerly of St. Jacobs and Elmira.

VOLLMER, Beatrice Marie | Peacefully passed away at Strat-

ford General Hospital on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the age of 81 years. Beatrice (Kieswetter) Vollmer of RR 3, Listowel, formerly of St. Clements.

WEBER, Lizzie B. | December 5, 1922-November 17, 2012 Peacefully passed away at her home in her 90th year.

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LIVING HERE FILMMAKING / INSPIRED TO CREATE

Hungering for more of the story Area students film a prequel to the popular Hunger Games, garnering 13,000 YouTube views COLIN DEWAR A fan of the Hunger Games books and movie?

Interested in exploring possible backstories behind the blockbusters? A group of area students has just the film for you.

Working from the Suzanne Collins novels, Joshua Chislett and Christian Von Krause from Kitchener wrote the screenplay called The Cirrus Quell: A Hunger Games Story, with Chislett directing and Von Krause playing the title character.

The fan film focuses on four main characters: Cirrus Quell, the 17-year-old volunteer from District 7; Mason Tramonit, played

by Elmira’s Emeka Agada; Gem from District 10 and Scout from District 1. The story is set 51 years before the Katniss Everdeen story of the Hunger Games books during the 23rd Annual Hunger Games of Panem.

The film was released early this month, with a running time of approximately one hour and 10 minutes divided into six parts on YouTube. It’s already garnered more than 13,000 views.

This is 18-year-old Chislett’s first feature film, although he has made a number of short films.

“My friend got me into the books a year or two ago and I became freakishly obsessed with them. Then I heard they were making a movie of the first book and that got me thinking about doing a movie based in the same world,” said Chislett.

Many fan films have

been made in the world Collins created but they were all either remakes of the first Hunger Games book or sequels, so Chislett decided to film a prequel with all original characters.

“In the books they never mention why the Quarter Quell (from the second book) is created so I thought we could do a film about the reason behind that. I like (Collins’) writing style as it leaves a lot to the imagination, with enough description for the reader to create their own world.”

Chislett said he does like the first Hunger Games movie, but he would have filmed many things differently if he had the chance because of his love of the books and characters.

“Overall I am very satisfied with it because most books that are adapted into films aren’t really that great, but this one is pretty close.”

The independent film was self financed by Chislett and production took eight weeks to complete starting in April.

The director planned out most of his shots as he would be using a handheld Canon Digital Rebel T3i to shoot the film.

“His style of shooting made the film feel more real to me,” said Agada.

Agada met Chislett through Von Krause and the two of them hit it off instantly.

“When it came to the character I play I feel he was just trying to survive

Emeka Agada of Elmira and Joshua Chislett of Kitchener filmed a prequel to the Hollywood blockbuster Hunger Games and recently uploaded the film to YouTube.

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so I looked at films like I Am Legend and the original Hunger Games film and I felt that my character would be more reserved and keep to himself just trying to survive and not make any close relationships,” said Agada.

The film was shot in Kitchener at the Huron Natural area, Chicopee and the Grand River forest with some of the b-roll shot in Nova Scotia during a family trip Chislett took.

The story of the Hunger Games, teenagers who

have to kill each other until only one remains standing, conjures some violent imagery, something that Chislett said he was not afraid to tackle.

“I really wanted to have more violence than they did in the Hollywood film because it is the Hunger Games, children are killing each other, and I wanted it to have a real-world setting and fears which come with the violence of the characters attacking each other.

I was mindful, however, not to set the story around gore.”

The filmmaker hopes to enter their movie into film festivals and is currently working on another original script called the Valley of Ashes to star Agada. His new script is a post-apocalyptic story similar to The Road and Walking Dead television series.

Agada has been working in Toronto as an extra on the new Robocop movie filming in the city and has plans to work with other local directors on their projects.

Both the director and actor are planning on making more films to hone their craft.

“There were a few things I wish I could have done better and with time I will get better at anticipating what will be needed during shoots,” said Chislett.

Both of them take their passion for film seriously and hope to one day make a career in the movies.

CHEF’S TABLE/ RYAN TERRY, FLOW CATERING

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres simplify, add variety to holiday entertaining RECIPE NOTES Well the holidays are officially here, with only a month or so left before Mr. Claus makes his way through town. It is certainly the busiest time of year for us as a catering business, with an already very busy calendar of events like holiday gatherings and company Christmas parties.

One of the most common requests this season has been for cocktail and hors d’oeuvre parties. This is a great way to entertain and also feature numerous tastes, flavours, dietary preferences and sensitivities without having to commit to a full meal.

A recent event saw us roll out Seared Tuna. Here we use fresh yellow fin tuna, which can be found at specialty stores like Vincenzo’s or from local fish purveyors like T&J’s or Caudles Catch in Kitchener. At these stores you will find the high quality sushi-grade tuna, which is exactly what you want for this.

In addition to this recipe, there are other ways to add your own touch to a cocktail party. For example, instead of serving crackers, make your own crustinis by cut-

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“A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME”

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

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Presented by Kiwanis Club of Elmira. To volunteer your time or for more information call John Kendall at 519-404-9904 or Fred Karpala at 519-669-0694.

NOVEMBER 23 H.U.G.S. PROGRAM – 9:15-11:15 a.m. Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues.

Topic: infant and child development. No registration required. Held at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs 9:15-11:15. Call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237 for more information.

VISIT THE WTHHS HISTORICAL Room at the Old School, 1137 Henry St., Wellesley between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and enjoy displays and interesting historical facts about Wellesley Township. The Historical Room will not be open in December. Free admission.

NOVEMBER 24

Cardlock Fuel Management

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NOVEMBER 25

TWIN CITY HARMONIZERS PRESENTS “Christmas Homecoming” at Calvary United Church. Two performances 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with special guests “A Touch of Class” ladies quartet. Tickets $12.50 in advance or $15 a the door. For tickets: Ralph at 519-648-3358; Barb at 519-669-5912, Calvary Church office at 519-664-2311. Refreshments to follow performances. Calvary Church is wheelchair accessible and has hearing assisted.

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR HOSTED by the Social Concern and Outreach Committee at Trinity United Church. Masai jewelery from Africa, hats, scarves, mittens from Peru and items from India.

Several local vendors selling products as well. 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church. All proceeds will go to various groups that sent handiwork as well as towards some local good will Christmas gift purchases.

BAZAAR, BAKE SALE AND Cafe Lunch. 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. St. Marks Church, 1123 Henry St. Wellesley. Start your Christmas shopping early. Homemade baked goods, preserves, Christmas cookies, handcrafted items, books, new and previously loved items will be available. Vendors selling Tupperware, Avon and Amway on site selling merchandise and taking orders. Come early for best selection, then stay for lunch in the café.

NOVEMBER 26 THE NEEDLE SISTERS QUILTERS Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the 4th Saturday of every month at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. Guests welcome $5. For more information call 519-669-3244.

NOVEMBER 27 BINGO AT THE ST. Clements Community Centre sponsored by the Paradise & District Lion Club. 7 p.m. For more information contact Joe Brick, 519699-4022.

WOOLWICH CHRISTMAS GOODWILL DOOR-TO-DOOR Food Drive; 9 a.m. – noon. In support of: Woolwich Community Services Christmas Goodwill Hamper Program. Please have non-perishable donations ready or leave them in a bag on your front porch.

WCS YOUTH CENTRE IS exploring art and math at

Draw Date March 10th, 2012.

Get your tickets soon!

the same time! Join us and create your own fractal drawing. At 7 p.m. we are going to the EDSS gym to play badminton. To end the evening we are singing karaoke. For more information contact Catherine or Anna at (519) 669-3539.

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NOVEMBER 28 FOSTER CARE WATERLOO IS hosting a Foster Parent Information night at 7 p.m. at the Family Centre in Kitchener. Come out and learn about becoming a foster parent! For more information www. fosteringkids.ca or 519-576-0540.

SENIORS LUNCH CLUB AT noon (doors open 11:30 a.m.) at Linwood Community Centre, Ament Line Linwood. Cost $11. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a hot noon day meal, fellowship and entertainment. Call 519-664-1900 or toll free: 1-855-664-1900 for more information.

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WCS YOUTH CENTRE IS getting our game on by playing bingo and Wii Smartypants. At 7 p.m. we are learning to shake and move by doing Zumba, the cost is only $8. For more information contact Catherine or Anna at (519) 669-3539.

NOVEMBER 29 WCS YOUTH CENTRE HAS a busy day planned. First, we will watch Magic School Bus videos. At 6:30 p.m. the YC is going bowling, the cost is only $10.

Next we are playing Wii Mario Cart. At 8:30 p.m. we are having balance and flexibility tests. For more information contact Catherine or Anna at (519) 669-3539.

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public. Placement is not guaranteed. Registrations, corporate events, open houses and the like do not qualify in this section.

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PLACES OF FAITH | A DIRECTORY OF LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

St. Teresa Catholic Church No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope!

Celebrate Eucharist with us Mass times are:

Sat. 5pm & Sun. 9am & 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 am Sunday Worship: Worship: 10:30 10:30 am Sunday School during during Worship Worship Sunday School Minister: Rev.Dave DaveJagger Jagger Minister: Rev.

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Zion Mennonite Fellowship -The JunctionSunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am

NURSERY PROVIDED

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Sunday School at 9:30am

Service at 10:30am Rev. Paul Snow 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)

Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 11:00am Acts 2:37-41 Discovering God Together

The Promise and the Power Part 2: Ron Seabrooke

4522 Herrgott Rd., Wallenstein • 519-669-2319 www.wbconline.ca

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship Service Pastor: Richard A. Frey

Sharing the Message of Christ and His Love 27 Mill St., Elmira • 519-669-2593 www.stpaulselmira.ca

Sunday, Nov. 25th, 2012 9:15 & 11:00 AM “Standing Tall, Falling Hard” Speaker: Stefan Konig 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 www.woodsidechurch.ca

November 25th Will I Accept God’s Destiny For Me?

SUNDAYS @ 10:30AM Services at Park Manor School 18 Mockingbird Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1459 www.elmiracommunity.org

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Teen Challenge tackles issues around drugs and alcohol ELENA MAYSTRUK The Drayton Festival Theatre has seen many presenters come and go, but on November 24 audiences will be gathering for a more somber occasion.

Teen Challenge Canada is a 12-month, faith-based residential drug and alcohol treatment program.

A familiar name in Drayton, having put on presentations in the past, Teen Challenge organizers will

be featuring two of the programs students who will give a testimony of their experience with drugs and alcohol and their time in the program.

About 200 times per year Teen Challenge goes on the road to showcase the program and share success stories with crowds.

“We have some funny videos and power points and presentations as well as the two students giving testimonies. We show

pictures of the program, the farm and stuff about it. It’s a pretty impactful presentation actually,” said program manager Dave Stoesz.

Put on by the Community Mennonite Church in collaboration with the Community Awareness Training Seminars Committee (C.A.T.S.), the multimedia presentation will go through a day in a life of participants in the Teen Challenge rehabilitation

program.

Originally the presentation was to be held in conjunction with the drug awareness week organized by the church.

“They were going to do it in conjunction with the drug awareness week but the week’s events were cancelled due to the labour problems in the high schools,” said C.A.T.S. committee member Anette Curry, though the presentation will still be held.

Breslau Lions to host first-ever Christmas concert November 30 ELENA MAYSTRUK Breslau residents are in for a musical treat this holiday season with the Breslau Christmas Concert featuring the Royal City Ambassadors and the King Street Brass at the Breslau Mennonite Church on November 30.

This is the first time the Breslau Lions have put on a Christmas concert, says concert organizer Ernie Kaethler. The Breslau Lions are a burgeoning branch of the club that formed in March.

The group hopes to use the concert’s proceeds to raise funds for Lions Dog Guides and Lions Quest, a project that focuses on youth initiatives.

With only 11 members, the club wants to focus on

established Lions’ initiatives and has also made disability-assistance dogs a focus in their efforts as a local branch of the organization due to a partly due to the training being located in Breslau.

“It’s a good local connection and the Lions Quest, the activity is a worthwhile one. And it depends on which need is crying out a little bit more,” Kaethler said of the concert’s fundraising objectives.

The performance will start and end with the Royal City Ambassadors.

The group is an a capella male chorus from Guelph and performs barbershop harmonies in schools, churches and public events around Waterloo Region. Kaethler said part of the reason the group

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During their time on stage, the Ambassadors might engage audiences in sing-a-longs at various times in the show depending on whether or not they see a wide range of ages in the crowd, Kaethler explained, adding that the group will offer a variety of songs, not just seasonal harmonies.

On the other hand, King Street Brass will be all about the holidays.

The small brass band will play a number of seasonal tunes, ending the first half of the show.

The event is hosted by the Breslau Lions Club with Kaethler or another Lions member as MC for

the entire show, though he says the two performing groups will have their own separate announcers as well.

Kaethler explained that the concert is part of a long-kept mandate the new branch of the Bresalu branch is eager to continue; to raise funds and support for the community by the community. He hopes many of the area’s residents will come out for the show and support the club’s various causes.

The concert at the Breslau Mennonite Church located at 226 Woolwich St. in Breslau will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per person and $25 for a family of five. For tickets and information call (519) 213-0416 or contact Ernie Kaethler at (519) 827-1360.

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“We realized the drug epidemic is focused more in a sense to adults,” Stoesz said of more recent efforts.

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Smartphones and other technology are in fact making all of us smarter

Q. The iconic image of

Popeye the Sailor is his gulping down an entire can of spinach to beef up those improbable forearms of his. But why spinach? Why not broccoli or carrots or kale or turnip greens.

A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Popeye was cre-

ated, studio executives recommended he eat spinach for his strength, due to its vaunted health properties,â&#x20AC;? says Samuel Arbesman in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an

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SOLUTION: on page 27

Q. Are our smartphones making us all smarter?

A. No one knows for sure

but we do know that the modern world with all its gadgets has raised IQ levels at least 30 points over the last 100 years, says New Zealand political scientist James Flynn, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are We Getting Smarter? Rising IQ in the Twenty-First Century.â&#x20AC;?

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ting your favorite baguette into thin slices. Spread them over a parchmentlined baking sheet, then drizzle with your favorite olive oil or flavour infused oil, sprinkle with some dried herbs, salt and pepper and bake at 350 F until golden brown.

Seared Tuna - Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Yellow Fin Tuna with Sweet Soy Reduction, Wasabi Aioli & Pickled Ginger on Fried Wonton Chip

Fried Wonton chips 1 wonton wrap, cut into desired size Salt Pepper

Heat deep fryer to 350F; Line a plate with paper towel; Cut wonton wrap into desired sizes and fry until golden brown from the deep fryer; place onto paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Wasabi Mayo 2 tsp wasabi paste 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Juice of one lime Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste)

Place all ingredients into a bowl and wisk together, be sure to taste.

Pickled Ginger 3 tsb pickled ginger Slice thin as possible Sweet Soy Reduction 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/8 cup brown sugar 2 tsp corn starch 2 tsp water

In a small bowl mix together cornstarch and water and set aside; Place pot on medium high heat with soy sauce and sugar, bring to a quick boil and cool; Add cornstarch and water slurry until thick (coats the back of a spoon).

Wasabi Pea & 5-Spice Crust for Tuna 1/4 cup wasabi peas, crushed 2 tsp five-spice mix

Place wasabi peas into a plastic bag and hit with the back of a pan or use a coffee grinder, crush nice and fine;

putting you in touch with the Internet, may be a small cog in a powerful machine we call the communications revolution,â&#x20AC;? Flynn concludes.

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world requires us to do â&#x20AC;&#x153;abstractâ&#x20AC;? things like classify, take unreal hypothetical situations seriously, and use logic to manipulate symbols. These not only help us make our way in life but also provide the mind-set for doing well on IQ tests.

We know this to be true because only in the last generation have women matched men after having achieved more equal access to education and employment opportunities. Indeed, women now have an average IQ of 100.7 compared to men at 100.

Many developing nations are also showing huge gains as they move toward modernity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your smartphone, by

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, frass,â&#x20AC;? you

exclaim, unloosing some pent-up emotion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frassâ&#x20AC;? is a fun expletive, especially since it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bug too many folks or get you into trouble. But if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an entomologist or two in the crowd, get ready for the comeback chuckle and commentary. What commentary?

A. That the noun â&#x20AC;&#x153;frassâ&#x20AC;? (\ FRAS\) is insect excrement, which has various functions, says Susan Milius in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Science Newsâ&#x20AC;? magazine.

For example, some cat-

erpillars â&#x20AC;&#x153;grow up inside bumps on leaf stems and leave an entire childhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of frass behind after moving out.â&#x20AC;? Other bugs form it into architecture, such as beetles born in a nugget of momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frass and outfitted in a protective suit of the stuff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In contrast, some grasshoppers kick frass, with females booting their poop an average of 487 millimeters (19 inches) upon defecation,â&#x20AC;? as reported by a team at Kyushu University in Japan.

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The mistake became the new reality and spinachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nutritional value became legendary. Though the error was corrected in 1937, not until 1981 did the â&#x20AC;&#x153;British Medical Journalâ&#x20AC;? reveal the full truth of the spinach incident.

Place crushed peas into a bowl and add 5-spice and toss; Put the crust onto a plate and season tuna with salt and pepper, then press the tuna down into the crust until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coated; Place a pan on high heat and sear all sides of the tuna. Make sure the pan is smoking hot tuna should be rare â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be sure to slice thin.

Building the hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres - Place fried wonton down a cutting board; Put a piece of napa cabbage on top of the wonton to keep if from getting soggy; Spoon out a small amount of wasabi aioli on top of the napa cabbage; Lay a thin slice of rare tuna on top of the wasabi aioli the drizzle with soy reduction.

Note: This dish is a great way to start off an evening of entertaining. These can be made ahead of time, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a long shelf life (two hours, max). Put your sauces in a squeeze bottle to make the sauces spread nicely onto the tuna.

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19. Bacteria causing diseases 21. Ace 22. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ___!â&#x20AC;?

23. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hold on a ___!â&#x20AC;?

24. Airy 25. Almost 29. Educate in a wrong manner 32. Having no connection with the subject 34. Biochemistry abbr.

35. ___ carotene 36. ___-tac-toe 37. Cold and wet 38. Bleat 41. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocksâ&#x20AC;?

43. Density symbol 45. Barely get, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;outâ&#x20AC;?

46. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To ___ is human ...â&#x20AC;?

47. A local magistrate with limited powers 52. ___ Today

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55. Toni Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;__ Babyâ&#x20AC;?

56. Big ___ Conference 57. Consumes 58. Dumfries denial 60. Ponzi scheme, e.g.

63. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ alive!â&#x20AC;?

64. Transparent adhesive tape 67. An observation lookout 71. Lend an ear 72. Comply with 73. Appetite 74. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcomeâ&#x20AC;? site 75. Electrical unit 76. Making to seem more important 83. Absorb, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;upâ&#x20AC;?

84. Easily agitated 85. List preceder 86. â&#x20AC;&#x153;48___â&#x20AC;?

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DOWN 1. Engine speed, for short 2. Seat of White Pine County, Nev. 3. Amniotic ___

4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Am ___ believe ...?â&#x20AC;?

5. Unlawfully delivered ball in cricket 6. Eat like a bird 7. Appropriate 8. A long stay in bed 9. Dead 10. Express 11. Australian runner 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Losing My Religionâ&#x20AC;? rock group 13. Certain sorority woman 14. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowyâ&#x20AC;? bird 15. Who â&#x20AC;&#x153;ever loved you more than I,â&#x20AC;? in song 20. Heretofore 24. Mozartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;___ del Cairoâ&#x20AC;?

25. Birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beak 26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;..._ he drove out of sightâ&#x20AC;?

27. A skilled worker 28. Change, chemically 29. Hairy-chested 30. Golden Hind captain 31. Unmourned 33. American birds, olive-grey 37. Fix, as leftovers 38. Fierce fighter 39. Parenthesis, essentially

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Expiration Date.â&#x20AC;? Thus was born a generational wave of ads showing Popeye popping open cans of the vegetable, ads that apparently helped increase American consumption by a third.

The half-truth of the matter went back more than 50 years earlier, to 1870, when German chemist Erich von Wolf examined the amount of iron in spinach and other green vegetables. Alas, in recording his findings, he accidentally misplaced a decimal point, inflating the iron content of spinach from 3.5 milligrams in a 100-gram serving to 35 milligrams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To put this in perspective, if the calculation were correct each 100-gram serving would be like eating a small

40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ we having fun yet?â&#x20AC;?

42. Comes after the seventh 44. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How ___ Has the Banshee Criedâ&#x20AC;? (Thomas Moore poem) 47. Project 48. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no ___!â&#x20AC;?

49. Go downhill, maybe 50. Andrea Bocelli, for one 51. Bridge positions 59. Enthusiastic approval 61. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tarzanâ&#x20AC;? extra 62. Checkers, e.g.

63. Aloof 64. Deviate 65. Bleep out 66. Highly advanced technology 67. Move with a sibilant sound 68. Dislike, and then some 69. Temporary basis 70. Inspection, as of a deed 74. Come together 76. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ momentâ&#x20AC;?

77. Annoy 78. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For shame!â&#x20AC;?

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