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The recoating of the Howard Spheroid water tank has begun. The scaffolding surrounding the tower was erected by All Systems Inc. and Rescom Coating will be painting the structure. The work is expected to be completed some time in December. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
It’s now up to residents to convince the province to halt plans for a gravel pit in the Winterbourne valley, after township and regional officials reached a deal for the operation to continue. The agreement that was signed just minutes before an Ontario Municipal Board hearing Thursday morning allows Kuntz Topsoil, Sand and Gravel to extract up to 150,000 tonnes of gravel each year from an 89-acre site at 125 Peel St., close to Winterbourne, Conestogo and West Montrose. 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. This week’s hearing was brief, essentially a summation of the settlement agreement given by the applicant’s lawyer, Jeffrey Wilker of Thomson Rogers, and planning consultant,
David Sisco of IBI Group. OMB representative Mary-Anne Sills, who chaired the hearing, agreed to reconvene on November 26 in order to allow residents to review the formal minutes of settlement and prepare remarks prior to a decision on the appeal. Five residents given participant status have until November 21 to file written statements. The deal follows a mediation session involving the applicant, the township and Waterloo Region. The settlement includes some tweaking, including additional plantings and berms to mitigate noise and visual impacts, but essentially allows the pit to proceed as planned. Many of the concerns raised by residents over the last few years this pit has been discussed were addressed in the mediation talks, said the lawyer representing Woolwich Township, Eileen Costello of Aird & Berlis. While residents had been pushing for a sunset clause, legal limitations GRAVEL | 7
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Teachers taking part in job action Unhappy with provincial legislation and looking to restore collective bargaining, unions resort to disruptions ELENA MAYSTRUK On Monday the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) announced that they will commence selective strike action against school boards after talks broke down over the weekend. The selective strike is the newest wave of a province-wide battle over new
legislation by the Ontario government that rocked the education sector earlier this year, a response to the two-year wage freeze for teachers and reduction in the number of sick days, among other measures. Local OSSTF district president Rob Gascho said the move to strike came after negotiations broke off last weekend, with teach-
boards,” he said in a phone interview on Wednesday. The local union put things up to a vote in the end of September, with 93 per cent of members in favour of the strike plan. Teachers are not the only ones instructed by their bargaining units to withdraw certain services. The strike also affects elementary and second-
ers opting for a selective withdrawal of services rather than a full walkout in hope that it might send a message without a heavy impact on students. “The whole aim is that we want to negotiate a collective agreement. We need the minister to stop obstructing the process and let us get on to negotiating agreements with our
ary school secretaries and support workers, school board social workers and supervision monitors. In some cases teachers will not attend staff meetings, fill in for colleagues or communicate with parents after school hours. In each case unions will withdraw staff from certain duties, yet unions are not asking teachers to stop
leading and organizing extracurricular activities, Gascho said. The region’s teachers continue to teach regular classes, prepare lessons and mark assignments. They are also providing extra help for students and participating in afterschool activities. STRIKE | 4
EDSS students add a little bit of entertainment to Random Acts of Kindness launch COLIN DEWAR As part of the Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) kickoff at the Woolwich Memorial Centre last week, three young men were on hand to perform for the crowd using poi balls and a diabolo. EDSS students Austin Wilson and Terrence Lubberts along with their friend Joel Steinmann performed tricks they all had learned from their high school drama teacher DJ Carroll. “He got us into this during his Grade 11 magic unit,” said Wilson who along with Steinmann performs with poi balls. “We were all brought together by Mr. Carroll who thought our skills would look good for a show.” Poi spinning is a skill toy where a ball is fixed to a length of cord or chain so that it can be swung in circular patterns. Poi was originally one of the traditional performance styles
Terrence Lubberts and Austin Wilson performed at RAK last weekend using poi balls and a diabolo. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
of Māori people in New Zealand. Over the years it developed into a core of the prop manipulation community and has developed a wide range of moves, styles and variations. “I see it as a form of juggling where I swing the balls around and do various tricks with them,” said Wilson. For his part, Lubberts uses a diabolo, which is a juggling prop consisting
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Celeste Goring’s life changed when she was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes in June. Everyday she requires five insulin needles to control the disease. A Zumbathon is being held to raise awareness about the disease in Wellesley next week. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
Zumbathon event to raise funds for juvenile diabetes family members. Debbie Goring’s life changed when her then nine-year-old daughter, Celeste, was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes last June. “Our world has been turned upside down and we are learning day to day about the issues on how to
COLIN DEWAR A diagnosis of diabetes affects the entire family, often causing unanticipated reactions. It takes months for the newly diagnosed patient to learn how to manage his or her diabetes and this period of time may be especially stressful for
deal with diabetes and a child. We are just trying to cope day to day,” she said. Goring noticed some major changes in her daughter leading up to the diagnosis. “She was tired, lethargic, not sleeping with constant trips to the bathroom, and loss of weight. Warning bells started going off, so
we took her to the doctor and she was hospitalized for three days as her body was not producing insulin anymore,” said Goring. Diabetes is a metabolism disorder. In type 1 diabetes a person’s own body has destroyed the insulinZUMBA | 4
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up energy and it is a great way to keep fit. I have been practicing Zumba for two years and it is a whole different way of exercising,” said Goring. “It is a great way to get children and adults out for a day and educate them as much as I can about type 1 diabetes.” The Zumbathon will be held at the Wellesley Community Centre on November 24, with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. The event begins at 1 p.m. and
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Across the province services that are withdrawn can vary. In the region, unions have instructed staff to withdraw from certain administrative duties. Teachers are not attending staff or department meetings, are not participating in board mandated professional development activities and are not available for on call or assigned super-
vision duties. Parents are still able to communicate with teachers but only during school hours. Overall, unions are focused on making a selective strike work for them in order to prevent a negative impact on students, though Gascho conceded that might not always be possible. “We are trying to minimize impacts on students, but we know that there might be some spill over,”
he said. “The whole point for doing these kinds of actions is because we want to get to a negotiated collective agreement and get back to normal, but we have to do what we have to do.” According to Waterloo Regional District School Board superintendent Mark Schinkel, officials are waiting to see what unions will do next and are monitoring the strike as events unfold.
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Sobeys plans OMB appeal Denied even its tremendously scaledback plan – essentially a Dollarama store in the vacant portion of the Foodland building in Elmira – Sobeys Capital Inc. has served notice to Woolwich Township it’s taking the fight to the Ontario Municipal Board. Originally approved in a split vote Sept. 18, the project was turned down the following week at a meeting with all five councillors present. Under dispute is a project that’s a far cry from the plan Sobeys rolled out last year.
Under the original proposal, the Foodland would expand into the vacant portion of the existing building, increasing in size to 47,000 square feet from the current 34,000. A 22,000-sq.ft. addition would be built on to the current structure, some 9,000 sq. ft. for a retail outlet such as a dollar store and 13,000 sq. ft. for a mix of retail, services and offices, perhaps including a wine store. Two separate freestanding buildings would be constructed on the west side of the current parking lot, closer to Arthur Street: a 6,900-sq.-ft. unit to house a restaurant with a drive-thru (Harvey’s being the name attached to the project at the time), and
one of 8,000 sq. ft. that could be the new home of the Beer Store. In notifying the township this week of its OMB plans, Sobeys indicated it will be looking for the scaled-back version of the plan, said director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley.
Relay for Life for Woolwich Relay for Life, the Canadian Cancer Society event that provides participants the opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember and honour loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against the disease, will
have a Woolwich home next year. While students at EDSS have been organizing a relay for students for a number of years, the new event will be open to the whole community. Relay For Life is the national signature fundraising event of the Canadian Cancer Society. It is a 12-hour, overnight, non-competitive, team relay designed to bring a community together. The first annual Relay For Life in Woolwich Township is set for June 21-22, 2013 at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School in Breslau, which has donated the facilities. Those interested in taking part can rally family, friends, and co-workers and put in a team. They can volunteer
at the event or pledge those who have decided to join. More information is available online at www.relayforlife.ca/ woolwich or by contacting organizers Tracey Duldhardt and Carey Gallagher at woolwichrelay@sjkeagles.com.
Info session for granting agency Social Venture Partners (SVP), a global network of local philanthropists, is opening up its third grant making process in December. Local charities working in the field of child and youth development are encouraged to attend
their information session to learn more about SVP and how it works. The one-hour session scheduled for November 19, 3-4 p.m., at the Communitech Hub in Kitchener, will provide information about what SVP is, how SVP is different from other funders, its partner-driven grant making process, and the selection process. In June, Woolwich Counselling Centre was named the recipient of the 2012 Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region (SVPWR) Investee award. With the award comes guaranteed funding of $25,000 per year over the next three to five years. To register, visit http://svpinfosession.eventbrite.com.
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Police seeking suspicious man who tried to enter Elmira home Police were contacted by a resident on Coral Gables Crescent, Elmira about a suspicious person trying to gain access to their home about 11 a.m. on November 9. The male suspect is described as black, 6 feet tall, wearing a purple hoodie
the driver. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. 1:55 AM | A-17-year-old Elmira man was arrested for assault, having a dangerous weapon and breaching his probation when he pulled out a knife demanding cigarettes from people outside the Mac’s convenience store in Elmira. One of the victims managed to chase him away and contacted police, who found the suspect a few blocks from the store.
and jeans and was holding a multi-tool. The suspect knocked on the front door and then entered the backyard of the property and tried to open a sliding door. When police arrived they could not find the suspect. The investigation continues.
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8:30 PM | A 19-year-old St. Jacobs man lost control of his 2007 Mazda while driving on Listowel Road near Line 86 and rolled the vehicle. The man was charged with careless driving. No injuries were reported at the scene. The vehicle sustained severe damage. NOVEMBER 8
7:50 AM | A 37-year-old Kitchener man was charged with careless driving after he rear-ended a Howick Township man driving a 1989 Honda with his 2003 Audi on Bridge Street near Schweitzer Street. The Kitchener man said he did not see the car in front of him stop because of the glare from the sun. Damage to both vehicles was reported as severe.
5:50 AM | A 32-year-old Waterloo man driving a 2011 Toyota hit a deer on Line 86 near Northfield Drive. The deer was killed. The driver did not report any injuries. The vehicle sustained severe damage. 6:35 PM | A 2001 blue Dodge pickup driven by a 50-year-old Elmira man struck and killed a deer on Line 86. No injuries were reported by the driver. There was moderate damage to his vehicle. 8:05 PM | A 25-year-old Belwood woman driving a 2002 Ford hit and killed a deer on Katherine Street in Woolwich Township. The deer ran out and hit the driver side of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained major damage.
The driver of a beige Impala had a minor medical issue, causing her to lose control of the vehicle and drive into a ditch on Ament Line near Linwood. No injuries were reported. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] NOVEMBER 9
3:50 PM | Police recovered a stolen vehicle. A blue Chevy Silverado pickup was discovered in the rear of a property on Front Street in St. Jacobs. The rims and tires had been changed and a fire extinguisher had been discharged inside the cabin. 4:50 PM | Police received a call about a missing dog. A Fountain Street resident in Breslau reported their Blue Heeler puppy missing. The resident believed the
dog was stolen by a man in a white vehicle. When police arrived they could not find the dog or the suspicious vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. 9:40 PM | Police responded to a collision on Fountain Street in Breslau involving a 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Acura. A 62-year-old Cambridge woman driving the Acura was charged with impaired driving and had her licence suspended for 90 days.
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8:10 AM | A 21-year-old St. Agatha man hit a parked car in the Walmart parking lot in St. Jacobs with his 2004 Honda. The man was pulling out of a parking spot and turned too sharply, causing moderate damage to the parked 2004 Infiniti. NOVEMBER 11
12:05 AM | A Wellesley man driving a 2008 black Pontiac struck and killed a deer on Hutchinson Road. No injuries were reported by
3:20 AM | An elderly woman on Wyatt Street in Elmira contacted police when a man knocked on her door asking to use the phone. When the police arrived they could not find the suspect. 8:00 AM | A 48-year-old Hamilton man driving a 2008 Chevy Silverado was charged with failure to yield when he struck a 70-year-old Elmira man driving a 2011 Cadillac in the intersection of South Field Drive and Union Street in Elmira. Both vehicles suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. 4:00 PM | A 24-year-old Kitchener woman felt dizzy while driving her Chevy Impala on Ament BLOTTER | 11
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Events sure to spark the Christmas Spirit St. Clements, Wellesley plan tree of light ceremonies, parades to mark Santa’s visits COLIN DEWAR The warm weather we experienced last weekend may not have people thinking about Christmas but that will all change in the next few weeks as a couple of upcoming events are sure to bring the festive spirit. Up first is the fifth annual tree of light ceremony in St. Clements, hosted by the Paradise and District Lions Club on December 1. That will be followed by the 22nd annual Wellesley and District Lions Club tree of light ceremony and Christmas Tyme parade, to be held on December 14. The tree-lighting ceremony in St. Clements begins at 6 p.m. This year Santa Claus will be on hand to officially light the tree. The event has raised some $17,000 since it began in 2008, all of which goes to help the local community, including the Waterloo Region hospitals, local resi-
dents and the St. Clements ringette team. The St. Clements tree is a flagpole with strings of lights cascading from the top outwards to look like a tree. “We did use a real tree at first but changed to the flagpole for environmental purposes. We did not want the real tree we were using to die because of all the tie-bands that held the lights on it,” said chair Annette Kuhn, who started the event in honour of the memory of her sister-inlaw Nancy Brenner, who died in 2007 and was instrumental in starting the tree of light in New Hamburg. The response to the new tree has been wonderful said Kuhn adding last year was the best turnout for the tree-lighting the event has ever had. The bulbs on the tree are available for various prices: $5 for a single bulb, $50 for a string, or $100 for a bulb on the star. They can be purchased in memory of a
John Pfaffinger, Annette Kuhn and Joe Brick, president of the Paradise and District Lion Club, are hosting the fifth annual tree of light ceremony in St. Clements on Dec. 1. Over the last five years the club has raised some $17,000 for the local community. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
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aloud prior to the lighting of the tree. “That is really the moving part of the ceremony. It is dead quiet while everybody’s name is read off and then we do the countdown to light the tree,” said Kuhn. The tree of light will have more than 3,800 bulbs. Bulbs can be purchased at Foodland in St. Clements or at Exotic Wings & Pet Things. Two weeks later the parade in Wellesley begins at 6:45 p.m., getting underway at Wellesley Public School, with members of the Wellesley Youth Advisory Council collecting non-perishable food donations for the Wilmot and Wellesley township food bank along the parade route. Before the parade begins everyone is invited to attend the live nativity scene presented by the Wellesley Mennonite Church at 6:30 pm (repeated at 7:20 p.m.) near the pond in Albert Erb Park.
For the younger kids there will be a preschool story time starting at 3:30 p.m. in the small hall at the Wellesley Community Centre, with Santa making an appearance and free treat bags for those under six years of age. The Wellesley tree of light takes place right after the parade at 7:30 p.m. Bulbs for that tree cost $5 and are sold at various businesses throughout the village. All donations go directly to the Meals on Wheels and the Community Action Program for Children which help families and seniors in the community. Cookies and hot apple cider will be provided during the ceremony courtesy of Wellesley Apple Products and the Lions Club. For more information on the St. Clements tree of light contact Annette Kuhn at (519) 699-5917 or for more information on the Wellesley tree of light contact Marilyn Bisch at (519)656-2336.
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provided only the assurance the company would surrender its license to operate the pit within three years of extracting 650,000 tonnes of aggregate. The three years are needed to rehabilitate the site back to farmland, said Sisco.
Original plans called for the extraction of up to 840,000 tonnes, but new studies showed the water table to be higher than in previous years, with the operator restricted to mining gravel no more than 1.5 metres above the highest levels of water. Even with that, the pit remains economically viable, he
explained. A holding prevision on the eastern portion of the property, the part to be zoned extractive, allows the project to go ahead despite outstanding legal issues involving the new Regional Official Plan (ROP), which includes provisions about socalled vertical zoning of
gravel pits that is being challenged by the province. None of the extra provisions in the deal was enough to satisfy residents – about 30 turned out for the hearing – who expressed their disappointment over the township’s agreement to let the pit proceed.
“They think that a few trees are going to solve the visual impact. Those stockpiles will definitely be visible,” said Winterbourne resident Jan Huissoon, expressing equal concerns with noise-mitigation claims. An engineer and University of Waterloo professor, he’s argued such industrial
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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2012
Volunteers gearing up for Kiwanis Club food drive Nov. 24 ELENA MAYSTRUK The time of giving is upon us again, and no one knows it better than The Kiwanis Club of Elmira. The organization will extend a helping hand during the annual food drive November 24, canvassing for non-perishables for Woolwich Community Service’s holiday hamper program. “The food drive is for the hampers that are given to needy people and our food drive provides about 85 per cent of the food items for that program,” said Fred Karpala, Kiwanis Club member and co-chair of the food drive.
Spurred this year by the summer’s shortage of food at the WCS food bank, the organization hopes they can prevent the hamper program from experiencing the same fate. Last year, Elmira’s Kiwanis Club collected 13,000 pounds of food for local families and individuals in need during the holiday season, with more than 200 volunteers participating in the canvasing. Karpala said people often give what they can when canvassers come to the door. Non-perishable food donations like pasta and canned goods make up the majority of the
pickings, but people have been known to donate anything from cash and cheques to paper towels and pet food, which are also useful staples during the holiday season and are often included in the hampers. “Whatever the people can give, they seem to give. There are some families that do have pets,” he said, adding that unconventional donations like pet food are also appreciated. According to organizers, approximately 210 canvassers will be getting the job done around Woolwich Township, collecting goods in neigh-
PUBLIC MEETINGS ON THE 2013 REGIONAL BUDGET Public meetings are scheduled to gather input on the 2013 Regional Budget. The meetings will be held on:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2012 6:00 p.m. REGIONAL COUNCIL CHAMBER 150 FREDERICK STREET, 2ND FLOOR, KITCHENER and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012 6:00 p.m. REGIONAL COUNCIL CHAMBER 150 FREDERICK STREET, 2ND FLOOR, KITCHENER If you are interested in Regional services you may wish to attend. Final budget approval for water and wastewater user rates is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. and final budget approval for all other Regional services is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Notice of these meetings is being given in accordance with the Municipal Act, as amended and the Region’s notice policy. Please visit our website for more information on the Regional Budget (http://www.regionofwaterloo. ca/regionalgovernment/budget.asp) or pick up a budget package after November 16, 2012 at the Council & Administrative Services Office, 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener. To speak to a Finance Department staff person on the budget, please call Allan Wong at 519-575-4705 or email AWong@ regionofwaterloo.ca. You are welcome to attend any of the scheduled budget meetings or the Council meetings. For a copy of the budget schedule please visit our website, as above. You will only be allowed to register as a delegation at the two public meetings on November 21st and December 5th, 2012. Please call the Council & Administrative Services Office, 519-575-4420 to register to speak at the public meetings by 12 noon on Thursday November 15th (for the November 21st meeting) and Thursday, November 29th (for the December 5th meeting).
bourhoods from Breslau to Elmira from 9 a.m. until noon. Homeowners can leave a bag of nonperishable food items in front of their house and label it “food drive,” especially if they are not going to be home during the collection. This year’s canvassers are a diverse bunch, with volunteers coming from the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church and the Breslau Air Cadets. Several Woolwich Minor Hockey teams will be out canvasing and lending a hand, joined by local soccer teams and EDSS students. Small groups will be
spread out throughout the township and will be following a map during the three-hour collection process. Started in the 1990s, the local Kiwanis Club used to cover Elmira exclusively. Though the town continues to be a nucleus for much of the holiday stock collected, the organization has since branched out to offer aid to the entire township including lesser populated rural areas and parts of Wellesley Township, Karpala explained. The club supports many local causes such as Kiwanis Music Festival, the Kiwanis Santa Claus Pa-
rade, Kate’s Kause, Meals on Wheels, Kiwanis Transit, the Woolwich Memorial Centre, the Oktoberfest Festival and Elmira tree plantings. Last year 177 hampers were donated to families all over the township, including approximately 500 children and adults. Kiwanis members hope that the participation of local teams and organizations will send a positive message to the community about the importance of the event and contribute to the number of much needed donations which will fill hampers of food and supplies.
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Follow us @WalkCycleWR and join the conversation #WalkCycleWR Like us! Facebook.com/WalkCycleWR Email us WalkCycleWR@regionofwaterloo.ca This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. 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 Walk Cycle Waterloo Region. These events are accessible for people with disabilities and are served by Grand River Transit. For route information, visit grt.ca or call 519-585-7555. Accessible parking is available. If you require assistance to attend or participate in these meeting, or to access information in alternate formats, please contact us at least five days prior to the meeting.
If you require accessible services to participate in these meetings, please contact the Council and Administrative Services office by the Friday prior to the meeting. Kris Fletcher Regional Clerk All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding the budget 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 Mr. Allan Wong, as above.
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FUNDRAISER FOR FLORADALE FIREFIGHTER
Hundreds gathered at the Floradale Mennonite Church last Saturday for the Paul Bowman benefit breakfast. Left: Sierra Martin gets ready to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Right: Darcy and Trevor Bowman flip pancakes with Floradale firefighters Delford Martin and Cpt. Wally Remers. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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Austin Wilson (left) shows off his talent using a set of poi balls as Terrence Lubberts performs the elevator trick using a diabolo. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
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of a spool that is whirled and tossed on a string tied to two sticks held one in each hand. A huge variety of tricks are possible using the sticks, string and various body parts. “The idea is to keep the diabolo on the string while it spins and to keep it balanced while performing tricks,” said Lubberts. Last week, at RAK, was the first time the trio had performed together and they received some good reviews from their audience as they weaved in and out
during the performance allowing each of them to be the focus of the show. The trio used glow-in-thedark props which they said added to the show. “I had a few people come up to me and ask where they could buy the diabolo and could they try it out,” said Lubberts. The guys worked at their skills throughout the summer perfecting their moves and tricks and now that they have had their first performance they are starting to think about doing other shows together. “I have thought about go-
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ing out and busking so that is something we could all try one day,” said Lubberts. Wilson is content right now to just advance his skill level with the poi balls and is looking to purchase poi he can set on fire, which he said would make for a more dynamic show. “I am hoping to have the fire poi skills down pat for the Robin in the Hood festival coming this June,” said Wilson. “Regardless of what we do, the three of us are having fun.”
The spirit of Christmas was alive and well at the Winterbourne Wonderland Christmas Tea Marketplace last Saturday. Izzy Madison, Laura Hoffer and Amber Desmeenles, 10, show off some of the pastries and cookies available for sale. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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Church to host reading of Dickens’ classic COLIN DEWAR
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 The proposed Sign By-law addresses of roads. 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;
• • • •
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. Further information regarding this project is available at: http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/gettingAround/FutureConstructionProjects.asp
Some 170 years after it was first published, A Christmas Carol by English author Charles Dickens remains a holiday favourite. Again this year, it’s being brought to life through a reading of the story at St. James Lutheran Church in St. Jacobs. This is the third year the three community churches in the village have put together a production of the inspiring Christmas tale. “Every year we have a great response from the production and always have a really good turnout,” said Pauline Duench Miller. “We hope we have another good turnout this year.” This year Woolwich Coun. Mark Bauman, Waterloo Region Chair Ken Seiling and three members of the churches, Jackie Annis, Kristin Dippel and Jocelyn Lubert, will be reading aloud the story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts of Christmas, past, present and future. Scrooge is a greedy coldhearted creditor who over works his employee Bob Cratchit. He is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must de-
cide what his own future will hold: death or redemption. Bauman said he is looking forward to the reading and expects it to be a real adventure. “I have only briefly looked at the script at this point and it is written in an older English vernacular so I think it’s going to be challenging, but we should have a lot of fun with it,” said Bauman. Pastor Martin Giebel chose the Christmas Carol as it is his favorite Christmas story. “He says the message is transforming and hopefully transforms us,” said Miller. Along with the reading, the Cordspinners, directed by Kathy Hanneson, will add to the spirit of the evening be performing music to match the Dickens tale. Tickets for the one night performance are $15 for adults, $7.50 for children under 12 and $30 for a family. The tickets are available at the St. Jacobs Home Hardware, at The Mennonite Story and the three local churches. The proceeds from the evening will help support the Elmira District Community Living, a charity that cares for people with intellectual disabilities. The event will be held on November 30 starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Giebel of St. James at (519) 664-2511 or by email at office@stjacobslutheran.ca.
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Police plan fraud seminar for Nov. 27 in Linwood ELENA MAYSTRUK Coming across questionable e-mails and pop-ups while surfing the web is a common occurrence these days, and part of the reason why Waterloo Regional Police are working on a new initiative to raise awareness of fraud scams in the region through a seminar in Linwood. “We definitely try to get the message out to citizens of the region of scams that they need to be aware of,” said Constable Andrew Abra of North Division. Abra will be speaking on the subject at the Linwood Community Centre at 5279 Ament Line on November 27. He said the region has not seen an increase in scams, but the information night could lead to preventative measures as the public continues to fall for fraud scams that could potentially cost them hundreds of dollars. “They are definitely prevalent. At the end of the day we won’t have to do an investigation if somebody
doesn’t fall for the scam,” he said. Common scams include one that has been recently circulating in which a caller claims to be a representative of Microsoft. The caller claims to have detected a virus on the victim’s home computer. If the person receiving the call pays him money he promises to forward a downloadable program that will supposedly clear the virus and fix the computer. Microsoft does not do this, Abra explained, and those who fall for the scam never see their money again. “It’s hard to say why people fall for this,” he said of common scams. “What it’s called in the broad world is phishing. If you think about if you were to go out and fish, you try a thousand times and you might catch one fish and that’s what these guys do. It’s easy to call a hundred or two hundred people in a day and if they just get one person out of that then that’s all they need to make money in one
BLOTTER: Horse spooked injuries were reported.
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Line near Linwood when she drove into a ditch. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. No charges were laid. NOVEMBER 13
5:50 PM | An Alma woman driving a 2010 Dodge Challenger struck and killed a deer on Arthur Street North in Elmira. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. No
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10:55 AM | A-30-year-old man was operating a horse-drawn buggy along Arthur Street in Elmira when a 60-year-old West Montrose man driving a Ford Mustang drove by and spooked the horses, which broke loose from the buggy. The animals were caught and returned to its owner. No injuries were reported.
day.” He says online and phone scams are the most common and the ones the public often falls for. Out of millions of e-mails a very small percentage might respond but that is all scammers need to make significant amount
of money off of each person that falls for the hoax. The purpose of the seminar, Abra said, is to reach out to the rural communities in Woolwich and Wellesley. The one-hour presentation will address the basic scams police see every day:
common ones that the public needs to be aware of in order to avoid being swindled. Abra will be talking about identity theft and instances in which credit cards and driver’s licenses are stolen. He will also instruct the public on what to
do if a scam is successful; how and when to report to the police and which government agencies should be notified. “The reason we’re doing it in Linwood is to hopefully reach out to the Mennonite community,” he said.
Notice Information Centre NOTICEofOFPublic PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO St. Jacobs – Elmira Wastewater Treatment Master Plan SIGN BY-LAW
The Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Region) is undertaking a Wastewater Treatment Master Plan for the communities of The Region of Waterloo willofbe holding a publicTheinformation centre to introduce draft St. Jacobs and Elmira in the Township Woolwich (Township). wastewater systems in both communitiesaare operated as a 2-tier system withrespecting the Township signs responsible for wastewater collection Regional By-law on Regional roads. The proposed Sign By-law addresses and and thesigns Regionon responsible for wastewater treatmentelection signs, business accessory all general types pumping, of unoffi cial Regional roads including and biosolids management.
signs, farm accessory signs, mailbox accessory signs, open house signs and poster signs. proposed Sign By-law requirements for unofficial signs including: AThe Region-wide Wastewater Treatmentestablishes Master Plan (WWTMP) was completed in 2007, and identifiedand the need to develop a Master Plan for St. Jacobs and • Location placement; Elmira which specifically examined the treatment requirements for these two • Size, shape, construction and content; communities.
• Impacts to the function of the road; Number of signs and timing placement; This • Master Plan is reviewing wastewater treatment of servicing for these twoand • Sign removal. and will recommend servicing requirements to meet growth in St. Jacobs and Elmira for the next 30 years.
Staff are also proposing an amendment to the Region’s Tourism and Essential Services Signing to allow tourism signage on Regional roads for agri-toursim activities. The study isPolicy being conducted in accordance with the requirements for Master Plans under the Municipal Class EA 17, (Municipal Engineers When: Tuesday, June 2008, dropAssociation, in 4:00 -June 8:00 p.m. 2000, as amended in 2007 and 2011). The Master Plan is following Phases 1 Place: Regional Administration Headquarters (lobby) and 2 of the Municipal Class EA.
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A Public Information Centre (PIC) has been scheduled to receive input and comments from interested members of the public. This public information centre is being held for the purpose of providing information and The PIC will provide information on the project, including population and flow projections, the identification and evaluation comments fromthethe public. copy of the draft By-law available preferred for review in ofreceiving potential servicing alternatives, evaluation of A a short-list of feasible options, and theisrecommended alternathe Clerk’s Offi ce, Region of Waterloo, 2nd fl oor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener or on the tive for servicing St. Jacobs and Elmira. The PIC will be held as follows:
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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 Pam Law (as above). 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 Pam Law (as above). This notice was first issued on November 16, 2012.
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Acorn issue lacks common sense in the real world A TINY ACORN GROWS into a mighty oak ... or a silly exercise in how to avoid common sense while wasting taxpayers’ money. Donna Giustizia, a Vaughan woman asking city council there to remove four oak trees near her tree nut-allergic daughter’s elementary school, knows she sounds like an overprotective mom, yet she’s pressing ahead. Worse still, the city didn’t instantly dismiss her request, but will spend time and resources compiling a report. This is not to dismiss the seriousness of severe allergic reactions. Foods are the most common triggers for anaphylaxis, accounting for 33.2 per cent to 56 per cent of all cases, with peanut, tree nut, fish, and shellfish responsible for the majority of fatal reactions, according to scientific studies. While hard numbers are hard to come by – many statistics are based on self reporting, which is less accurate – somewhere around 1.5 to 2 per cent of us may be allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. That’s what has led to the banning of peanut products in most schools, for instance, though it can be argued that too is an overreaction. Anaphylaxis Canada,a national non-profit advocacy organization, argues against downplaying food allergies, noting they’re a growing public health issue in this country. Approximately 2.5 million Canadians self-report having at least one food allergy. The incidence is highest amongst young children (under 3), with close to 6 per cent affected by food allergy. The organization reports that peanut allergies affects about 2 per cent of children, while about 300,000 Canadian children under 18 years have food allergies. According to recent studies in the U.S., it appears that the incidence of peanut and tree nut allergy among children tripled between 1997 and 2008. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) reports that less than 1 per cent of the U.S. population suffers from peanut allergy and that peanut allergy causes 100-125 deaths per year. Unless you’re a squirrel, however, acorns aren’t typically considered food. Kids are unlikely to pick them up off the ground and eat them. Getting an acorn open is a bit of a chore, and the taste rather bitter. It takes more than incidental contact to elicit a reaction, so someone would have to make a considerable effort to prompt anaphylaxis. Giustizia argues kids could be bullied into eating them, but that argument opens up a whole host of possible safety hazards, as many things can be harmful if used maliciously. There’s no way to protect everyone from every possible harm. Not even hiding in the basement guarantees 100 per cent safety, as buildings have been known to collapse ... if you want to take the argument to its irrational conclusion. In a nutshell, it’s impossible to completely childproof the world. That her argument is being considered by the city is an indication that we’ve taken political correctness to an extreme degree. Yes, it’s government’s role to listen politely, but a common sense explanation of why it’s impossible to eliminate all risks should have sufficed. Undoubtedly, staff will trot out a discussion about liability issues – we’ve heard that one here – but a line has to be drawn somewhere, even in our increasingly litigious society (see, for instance, the case of a women complaining to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario that she was unable to get a haircut at a men’s barbershop). In that light, this acorn issue can’t be allowed to grow.
The concept of downward pressure on spending and taxes appears to be a foreign concept at the township. WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER
Life goes on, even when we aren't at the focus WORLD AFFAIRS In this interval of blessed tranquillity between the titanic struggle to choose the next president of the “world’s greatest nation” (same guy as last time), and the worldshaking choice of the next leader of the “Middle Kingdom” (Xi Jinping, but it’s still officially secret for a few more days), a delicious moment of sheer silliness. The British Broadcasting Corporation has banned a science program because it might trigger an interstellar invasion. They would not normally ban a program made by Brian Cox. He is a jewel in the BBC’s crown: a particle physicist with rock-star appeal – he played in two semi-professional bands, and in the right light he looks like a younger Steven Tyler – who can also communicate with ordinary human beings. They just forbade him to make the episode of “Stargazing Live” in which he planned to send a message to the aliens.
Cox wanted to point the Jodrell Bank radio telescope at a recently discovered planet circling another star, in the hope of making contact with an alien civilization. The BBC executives refused to let him do it, on the grounds that since no one knew what might happen, it could be in breach of “health and safety” guidelines. Cox, a serious scientist, knew exactly what would happen: nothing. Even if there are hostile aliens out there, space is so vast that light from the nearest star, travelling at 300,000 kilometres per second (186,000 miles/sec.), takes four years to reach us. He was just doing his bit in the centurieslong scientific campaign to convince people that they are not at the centre of everything. The BBC “suits,” who do think that they are at the centre of everything, weren’t having any of that. If there are aliens out there, and they find out we are here, their first reaction will probably be to come here and eat our children. And then the BBC will get blamed for it. Sorry, Brian. Drop the radio telescope
and step away from it slowly. The suits richly deserve the derision that has come their way, but if there really is life elsewhere, and even perhaps intelligent life, then we aren’t at the centre of anything anymore. We are, as Douglas Adams once put it in The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, “far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the Galaxy.” We used to believe that the whole universe literally revolved around us. Then came Copernicus. But we went on believing that we are very special. We look like other animals, but we are so special that we don’t cease to exist when we die. We give the universe meaning just by being alive A bit at the time, however, science has been destroying all of our traditional ideas about our own centrality. And here comes another blow. In a universe with trillions of stars, it was always less presumptuous to assume that we are not unique than to insist that we are. But just 20 years
ago there was no evidence to show that other stars actually do have planets, let alone that some of those planets harbour life. We now know of the existence of some 800 “exoplanets,” and the number is doubling every year or so. Most of these planets are gas giants like Jupiter or Saturn, not at all like Earth, simply because the giants are easier to detect. But what we have really been looking for is planets like our own. We know that life thrives here. The astronomers at the European Southern Observatory in Chile have now found such a planet. It is called HD 40307g, and it orbits a small orangecoloured sun 42 light-years from here. The planet is rocky, like Earth, and it orbits its star at a distance where the temperature allows water to exist as a liquid. It is certainly a candidate for life. In the past decade we have learned that most stars have planets, and that they typically have lots of them. HD 40307 has six planets orbiting at differDYER | 14
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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts on the NHL lockout? How are you getting your fix?
»»Greg Uffelman
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»»K.C. Flynn
It’s terrible. I usually watch something else on I’m watching Elmira, watching more movies. I It needs to be settled. It’s ridiculous; they’ve TV or video games. hope they get a deal done soon. lost sight of the fans.
»»Daryl Eckert
»»Jocelyn Schaefer
There’s a lot of junior hockey playing and that’s just fine.
It’s pathetic. I follow Junior B and just watch it. There are people working minimum wage jobs that are barely surviving and these NHL players are complaining. I’ve lost interest.
"So, for example, a current $400 monthly tax bill on an assessed home value of $450,000 easily becomes $800 in 12 short years." John Wright | page 14 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON
Media needs to direct scrutiny at itself as much of it strays from watchdog role EDITOR'S NOTES Stephen Harper has one of the lowest trust ratings of politicians in the Americas. Not surprising to many, the findings are part of a generally less optimistic take recorded in an Environics Institute study covering 26 countries in the hemisphere. The report out this week also finds Canadians are less inclined to trust Parliament in general, where the trust level is 17 per cent. Political parties (10 per cent) and mass media (6 per cent) don’t fare well either. That we don’t think much of politicians is something of a given, if rather unfortunate. Certainly that’s a result of the politicians’ own actions, coupled with the divisive atmosphere the parties
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foster, even if it’s not as acrimonious as what we’ve just seen in the U.S. Of course, our opinion of political types is in part defined by the coverage in the media, which revels in shining the light on wrongdoings and transgressions in their role as watchdog. It’s always a little uncomfortable, however, to see falling trust levels, given that the industry sees itself as working in the public interest. The traditional view of the media speaking truth to power, holding leaders accountable, has certainly been undermined by a variety of factors, including the concentration of corporate ownership, which increasingly brings the media into the orbit of the powers that be. There’s a risk, as Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky noted in their classic treatise on the issue, Manufacturing Consent, that the media is becoming more lapdog
than watchdog. Rather than taking on power, it becomes an apologist for it. “The ‘societal purpose’ of the media is to inculcate and defend the economic, social, and political agenda of privileged groups that dominate the domestic society and the state. The media serve this purpose in many ways: through selection of topics, distribution of concerns, framing of issues, filtering of information, emphasis and tone, and by keeping debate within the bounds of acceptable premises.” Certainly something for those in the media to think about, and no industry is more adept at navel-gazing than the news media. The goings-on, no matter how trivial, are well discussed, often on the pages of the newspaper itself – in these days of “convergence,” this we-are-the-news attitude is even more prevalent, as if the audience really
cares. In recent years, much attention has been paid to the corporate goings-on: the acquisitions and mergers and power struggles that have brought changes. Commonsense says most of these changes have not been for the better – if the quality of these mega-chain’s offerings were improving, audiences could consider themselves well served. A uniformity has been seeping into the media in recent years, but it used to be separated by genre. Now, it is difficult to differentiate between what you read in print, see on TV, hear on radio or browse online. Closer to home, many of the local newspapers have been part of the changes sweeping through the industry. First came a wave of ownership changes and, now, closures, mergers and layoffs. Are we being well served? Ultimately, despite
established role of the media as the public watchdog, despite allegations of muckraking from those under investigation and, in an increasingly cynical world, from the public itself. Often accused of relishing the negative (most commonly from those under examination), the media best serve the public when they challenge leaders on their actions, positions and statements. Yes, we also tell people stories about themselves and do our part to entertain, but the watchdog role is the cornerstone of the free press in a democratic system. ‘Why?’ is a perfectly valid question. Those who would make decisions that affect our lives must justify themselves – arbitrary actions are not acceptable, and all decisions should be made with the public’s benefit in mind, as politicians and bureaucrats locally should take note.
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The Department of Citizenship and Immigration spent almost $750,000 monitoring ethnic media over the past three years, including assessments of election campaign events and “perceptions” of minister Jason Kenney. A series of contracts from March 2009 through May 2012 cost taxpayers $745,050 for information tracking the popularity of the minister and his policies, largely in the run-up to last year’s election.
“In an international context, Harper has a lower level of trust than almost every other national leader in the hemisphere."
Change was the order of the day in Wellesley, as Mayor Ross Kelterborn was the only incumbent returning to council following municipal elections Nov. 13, 2006. In Woolwich, there was only one newcomer, as Sandy Shantz took one of the Elmira seats from longtime incumbent Pat McLean.
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ent distances, at least one of which (HD40307g) is in the “Goldilocks” zone. There are between 200 billion and 400 billion stars in our home galaxy, the Milky Way, and probably at least as many planets. If only one in a hundred of those planets harbours life, which is likely to be an underestimate, then there are two billion living planets. We are not unique
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Mayor off base with approach to tax hikes To the Editor, Re: Woolwich eyes 4.3% budget hike (Observer, Nov. 10/12). Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis is to be commended in her attempt to at least try and keep tax hikes below levels recommended by staff, including the proposed reduction of the infrastructure levy from 2.5 per cent to 2 per cent. However, one has to question the commitment and dismissiveness of Mayor Todd Cowan’s ‘”what does half a percentage point represent?” as well as the additional dismissive attempt to reduce a 4.3 per cent increase on a $400,000 home to an $0.11 per day metric. As a resident and taxpayer accustomed to annualized 4 to 6 per cent tax increases over the past five years, I think that perhaps Mayor Cowan could use some additional insight. Firstly, while a cents per day metric might be politically expedient, easily dismissive and a much easier sell for Mayor Cowan, as a homeowner, the approach seems nonsensical, misleading and offers little to no comparative value for benchmarking against other municipalities. Rather than cents per
and special. We are as common as dirt. Douglas Adams also wrote: “If life is going to exist in a Universe of this size, then the one thing it cannot afford to have is a sense of proportion.” But we are gradually acquiring exactly that, and it doesn’t really hurt. It is possible to be aware of your own cosmic insignificance and still love your children. Even though they are without significance too. day, perhaps Mayor Cowan could keep the focus on the more meaningful and relevant annualized percentage rate increase. This way, using Woolwich’s recent 4 to 6 per cent annual rate increases, it’s much easier for taxpayers and homeowners to understand and calculate that their overall tax bill automatically doubles in as little as 12 years at the high end and 18 years at the low end. So, for example, a current $400 monthly tax bill on an assessed home value of $450,000 easily becomes $800 in 12 short years. For homeowners interested in preserving the resale value of their home (with a high tax bill) or residents living on fixed incomes, Mayor Cowan’s cents per day and dismissiveness offers little consolation. As well, there’s the affordability for first-time home buyers. Thank goodness for Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis, who seems to get it.
JOHN WRIGHT, ELMIRA
Let's make Remembrance Day more meaningful to children To the Editor, Re: Do we do enough to remember the sacrifice of our veterans? (Observer, Nov. 10/12).
Perhaps part of the answer lies in making Remembrance Day a mandatory part of the school curriculum. I understand that school is usually out on Remembrance Day. This does nothing to ensure participation. This year, because it fell on a Sunday, the kids had Friday off school. What did that achieve? Simply closing the school on a weekday doesn’t guarantee any kind of participation. These children need guidance and that should come from their teachers in this case. Too
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SPORTS HOCKEY / JUNIOR D
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Kings forced to settle for just two points in three-game span Pair of shootout losses over the weekend is followed by 6-3 defeat at hands of Dutchmen
Tallying 23 goals over the weekend, Wellesley skates to easy victories over Burford and Norfolk (twice)
ELENA MAYSTRUK After a pair of shootout losses last weekend, the Sugar Kings appeared somewhat deflated going into a Tuesday night game in Kitchener, falling 6-3 to the Dutchmen. There was some consolation for Elmira head coach Dean DeSilva, however, despite a hard-fought 6-5 loss to Lambton Shores November 10 and a 5-4 defeat at the hands of St. Catharines the following night. The coach’s disappointment was tempered by the admiration for how well his team played against the top-ranked Falcons Sunday night, despite the loss. The weekend could have been much better if it had started off with the boys playing as well as they’re capable of, he said. “We didn’t play our best game; we probably got what we deserved,” DeSilva said of Saturday’s game, becoming more animated about what happened the following night. “That’s a good hockey team over there. They are the top team in the province and I thought we stayed with them stride for stride – every single guy played very well tonight. I’ll take games like that any day.” On Saturday the Sugar Kings started out strong, potting the only two goals
Jacks post three wins, and do it convincingly
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Sugar King Pat McKelvie tries to score on Falcons netminder Marcus Del Conte during Sunday’s home game. Kings lost 5-4 in a shootout. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] of the first period at 6:08 and 18:10, both off the stick of Mitch Wright, with assists from Matt Schieck and Zac Coulter. The game went south after that as Lambton Shores gained momentum, keeping the puck in the Elmira end. The Predators found the back of the net at 12:03 and 14:30 into the second
frame. Schiek would get one in at 18:42, but Lambton quickly tied things up in the last minute of the game at 19:17. In third the two teams played shot for shot for a while, with Kings scoring at 11:27 and 15:36 courtesy of Jake Weidner, and the Predators answering at 13:51 and 19:56.
The two teams remained tied through overtime before Adam Arseneault beat Hayden Neuman for the 6-5 shootout victory. The Kings were in for another shootout on Sunday, coming away with another loss, this time on a positive note. “We came into the weekend hoping to come out
of the weekend with two points and we got our two points,” DeSilva said. St. Catharines’ Julian Luciani scored on Neuman first. After that, the Kings fought back by continuously stealing the puck away from their end, but couldn’t capitalize on KINGS | 19
Three days. Three games. Three wins. And convincing ones too, as it was quite a weekend for the Wellesley Applejacks. At home for a pair Friday and Saturday night, the Jacks were anything but welcoming hosts, besting Burford 8-2 November 9, then pasting Norfolk 8-1 the following day. The team continued its winning ways on the road Sunday, showing Norfolk the previous night’s win was no fluke by skating to a 7-4 victory. Head coach Kevin Fitzpatrick was particularly proud of the win that got the weekend rolling, in which the Jacks took it to a strong team: the Bulldogs are in second place in the SOJHL division standings. “We played very well Friday night and we didn’t hit any goal posts. We’ve been averaging five or six goal posts a game and we only hit one on Friday. The boys they came to play and they played well against a very, very good team,” FitzpatJACKS | 20
NHL lockout a boon for Junior hockey as fans seek out a fix COLIN DEWAR The games have been cancelled and your favorite players are overseas. As we roll through another week without NHL hockey and neither the league or the NHLPA apparently willing to actually negotiate, hockey fans are left with an uncertain future on just how they’re going to satisfy their crav-
ing for the sport they love. “I don’t think there’s much negotiating going on. I think as far as the proposals are concerned it’s just kind of at a standstill right now,” Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby told reporters this week. But the lockout has afforded fans the chance to pay much closer attention to some of the on-ice talent closer to home.
Fans of hockey can see all levels of the sport across the region; from the Ontario Hockey League to Junior B and C. The Kitchener Rangers are averaging 7,000 fans for their games and constantly sell out home games. In Elmira the Sugar Kings have seen an increase of 10 per cent in attendance so far this season.
“Our crowds have been average so far this season but we are expecting more once the snow starts falling – this is when it should pick up a bit more,” said Keith Stewart, director of hockey operations with the Kings. “I’ve seen a few different people that I have not seen in the past. People who love their hockey will get their fix somehow.”
With the up and down weather of November it can be hard to convince someone to spend their time in an arena, especially if temperatures are in the high teens like last weekend. “I’ve seen people out on the golf courses in Cambridge. This weather is crazy but once the snow begins to fall we are expecting the crowds to re-
ally pick up,” said Stewart. The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey Leauge is getting closer to the middle of the season and standings are beginning to shape up. In the Midwestern Conference it looks like a dogfight between the top six teams for position. “A week ago the Kings FANS | 17
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THE SCORE WOOLWICH WILDCATS
Novice: LL# 3 Nov. 11 vs. Plattsville Woolwich: 11 Plattsville: 1 Goals: Coleton Benham x7, Turner Duldhardt x3, Corbin Schmidt x1 Assists: Andrew Buehler, Michael Gear, Ben Wilkie, Ben Moyer, Ethan Murr, David Taylor, Justin Burrill, Ryan Buehler, Michael Gear
Novice: AE Oct. 27 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 3 Guelph: 2 Goals: Adam Pauls, Mitchell Hartman, Lucas Carson Assists: Lucas Radler x2, Carter Cousineau x2, Lucas Carson Oct. 28 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 3 Guelph: 4 Goals: Lucas Radler x2, Lucas Carson Assists: Shelby Rempel x 2, Sam Siopiolosz, Jocelyn Pickard, Lucas Carson, Mitchell Hartman Nov. 3 vs. Milton Woolwich: 3 Milton: 4 Goals: Lucas Carson, Mitchell Hartman, Sam Siopiolosz Assists: Jocelyn Pickard, Carter Cousineau, Shelby Rempel Nov. 4 vs. Erin Woolwich: 2 Erin: 3 Goals: Carter Cousineau, Lucas Radler Assists: Shelby Rempel Nov. 6 vs. Stoney Creek Woolwich: 3 Stoney Creek: 5 Goals: Sam Siopiolosz, Lucas Radler, Shelby Rempel Assists: Lucas Carson, Sam
Siopolosz, Adam Pauls Nov. 10 vs. Hespeler Woolwich: 4 Hespeler: 1 Goals: Sam Siopiolosz, Lucas Carson, Adam Pauls, Mitchell Hartman Assists: Owen Brown, Adam Pauls, Carter Cousineau
Shutout: Zach Verwey Nov. 11 vs. Flamborough Woolwich: 2 Flamborough: 0 Goals: Keaton McLaughlin, Ryan Elliott Assists: Ryan Elliott, Blake Roemer Shutout: Simon Huber
Novice: C
Nov. 12 vs. Oakville
Nov. 4 Wilmont Wilmot: 3 Woolwich: 2 Goals: Haylee Clemmer Taylor Schmitt Assists: Haylee Clemmer
Oakville: 6 Woolwich: 4 Goals: Isiah Katsube x2, Conner Bradley, Brett Allen Assists: Brett Allen x3, Conner Bradley x2, Isiah Katsube, Lucas Huber
Atom: LL #2
PeeWee: LL #1
Nov. 11 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 1 Beverly: 2 Goals: Tyson Kraemer Assists: Patrick Perry
Nov. 2 vs. Embro Woolwich: 2 Embro: 4 Goals: Matthew MacDonald, Nathan Kocher Assists: Sam Sabean Matthew MacDonald Jake Good Nov. 3 vs. Tavistock Woolwich: 2 Tavistock: 4 Goals: Daniel Bullock, Nick Lunz Assists: Hanna Petrosino, Noah Bauman Nov. 9 vs. Ingersoll Woolwich: 3 Ingersoll: 3 Goals: Kyle Gingrich x2, Noah Bauman Assists: Noah Bauman Nov. 10 vs. Delhi Woolwich: 2 Delhi: 5 Goals: Kyle Gingrich, Noah Bauman Assists: Noah Bauman, Bryce Sellars
Atom: AE Nov. 8 vs. Arthur Woolwich: 2 Arthur: 2 Goals: Gavin Wilson, Tanner Mann Assists: Tanner Mann Nov. 10 vs. Acton Woolwich: 2 Acton: 0 Goals: Grayson McGirr, Eric Martin Assists: Tanner Mann Shutout: Nick Lee Nov. 11 vs. Acton Woowich: 4 Acton: 1 Goals: Andrew Weber, Nathan Snyder x2, Tanner Mann Assists: Conner Waters, Andrew Kieswetter x2, Andrew Weber
Atom: MAJOR AA Nov. 8 vs. Burlington Woolwich: 0 Burlington: 0
PeeWee: MINOR AA Nov. 10 vs. St. Catharines Woolwich: 4 St. Catherines: 0 Goals: Nolan Hislop, Austin Cousineau x2, Brody Waters
Assists: Jake Code, Josh Martin, Griffen Rollins, Bart Sherrer Shutout: Cyrus Martin
PeeWee: MAJOR A Nov. 8 vs. Milton Woolwich: 2 Milton: 1 Goals: Nolan Mclaughlin x2 Assists: Cole Altman, Riley Runstedler, Brady MacDonald, Brad Hale
BANTAM: AE Nov. 13 vs. Oakville Woolwich: 3 Oakville: 1 Goals: Nathan Schwarz x2, Connor Runstedler Assists: Connor Goss x2, Luke Charter, Connor Runstedler, Nathan Schwarz
Bantam: MINOR A Nov. 12 vs. Caledon Woolwich: 6 Caledon: 3 Goals: Brett Henry, Ryan Shantz x3, Mitch Waters, Sheldon Metzger Assists: Jacob Uridil x2, Cameron Rose x2, Brett Henry, Owen Read, Connor Martin
Midget: MAJOR A Nov. 8 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 2 New Hamburg: 4 Goals: Tyler Seguin Cameron Mohle Assists: Tyler Seguin Nov. 12 vs. Caledon Woolwich: 4 Caledon: 2 Goals: Sebastian Huber Tyler Seguin Bo Uridil McKinley Ceaser Assists: McKinley Ceaser Matt Townsend (x2) Matt Lair Evan Yantha Tyler Seguin Sebastian Huber HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS
PeeWee: MAJOR A
Woolwich Wild Weekend Tournament Woolwich, ON | Nov. 9-11 Game 1 vs. Kitchener Woolwich: 2 Kitchener: 4
Goals: Riley Runstedler x2 Assists: Daniel Carr, Cole Altman x2, Garrett Reitzel Game 2 vs. Hespeler Woolwich: 7 Hespeler: 1 Goals: Cole Atlman x2, Garrett Reitzel x2, Jordan Lee, Evan Gowing, Chase Mooder Assists: Garrett Reitzel x2, Brady MacDonald x2, Brad Hale x3 , Riley Runstedler x2, Jordan Lee x2, Sammy Huber Game 3 vs. Southpoint Woolwich: 9 Southpoint: 1 Goals: Evan Gowing x2, Cole Altman x2, Chase Mooder x2, Sammy Huber, Brad Hale x2 Assists: Austin Flaherty, Riley Runstedler x3, Cole Altman x3, Jordan Lee x2, Garrett Reitzel, Evan Gowing x2, Nolan Mclaughlin x2, Brady MacDonald, Nick Ravelle Game 4 vs. Tillsonburg Woolwich: 3 Tillsonburg: 2 Goals: Sammy Huber, Chase Mooder, Cole Altman Assists: Nolan Mclaughlin, Evan Gowing, Jordan Lee, Garrett Reitzel Game 5 vs. Kitchener Woolwich: 2 Kitchener: 3 Goals: Nolan Mclaughlin, Austin Cousineau Assists: Nolan Mclaughlin, Sammy Huber
Bantam: LL #1
Woolwich Wild Weekend Tournament Woolwich, ON |Nov.9-11 Game 1 vs. Waterford Woolwich: 4 Waterford: 4 Goals: Nathan Horst x2, Max Bender, Luke Decorte Assists: Ryan Diemert, Mike Devries, Luke Decorte, Joe Hanley Game 2 vs. Mount Brydges Woolwich: 10 Mount Brydges: 1 Goals: Luke Decorte x3, Nick Campagnolo x2, Adam Elliott x2, Mason Buehler x2, Keean Dowdall
Assists: Adam Elliott x3, Nick Campagnolo x2, William Mewhiney, Mike Devries, Luke Decorte, Jeff Talbot, Keean Dowdall, Noah Rawlinson
BANTAM: AE
Woolwich Wild Weekend Tournament Woolwich, ON |Nov.9-11 Game 1 vs. Woodstock Woolwich: 2 Woodstock: 1 Goals: Luke Charter x2 Assists: Danyal Rennie, Gareth Rowland, Connor Runstedler, Nathan Schwarz Game 2 vs. Merriton Woolwich: 2 Merriton: 2 Goals: Nathan Schwarz, Connor Goss Assists: Mathew Uhrig, Connor Runstedler, Nathan Schwarz, Gareth Rowland Game 3 vs. Minto Woolwich: 1 Minto: 2 Goals: Connor Goss Assists: Blake Doerbecker, Gareth Rowland Game 4 vs. Collingwood Woolwich: 3 Collingwood: 0 Goals: Connor Goss, Connor Runstedler x2 Assists: Connor Runstedler, Nathan Schwarz, Connor Goss, Liam Dickson Shutout: Dylan Creelman Game 5 vs. Woodstock Woolwich: 7 Woodstock: 4 Goals: Liam Dickson x2, Danyal Rennie, Brett Henry, Nathan Schwarz, Luke Charter x2 Assists: Danyal Rennie x2, Connor Runstedler, Mathew Uhrig, Mitchell Rempel, Gareth Rowland, Connor Goss
Bantam: MINOR A
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Woolwich Wild Weekend Tournament Woolwich, ON | Nov. 9-11 Game 1 vs. Tillsonburg Woolwich: 4 Tillsonburg: 4 Goals: Daniel Kauth x3, Kelby Martin Assists: Aaron Weigel x2, Jake Lewisx2, Alex Taylor, Ryley Cribbin, Luke Merritt, Kelby Martin, Connor Bauman Game 2 vs. Mildmay Woolwich: 4 Mildmay: 2 Goals: Jayden Hipel, Tyler Moser, Jake Lewis, Tyler Martin Assists: Alex Taylor, Daniel Kauth,Connor Bauman, Mathieu Fife, Tyler Martin Game 3 vs. Huntsville Woolwich: 8 Huntsville: 1 Goals: Ryley Cribbin, Alex Taylor
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NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA
No matter how implausible, it’s best to go along with every deer camp excuse OPEN COUNTRY I’ve always thought that the life lessons taught in deer camp are among the best reasons for going – aside from the food, I mean. In a good camp, if you pay attention, you can learn things you’d never learn anywhere else. In fact, most of the things you learn would get a teacher fired. For instance, I’ve dis-
covered that some ideas – like the two-holer outhouse – only look good on paper. I’ve also learned that it’s easier to drag a deer downhill than uphill. And it’s easier still if its dead. I’ve found that a good story is better than just about anything currently on television and that if you want a large group of diverse people to meet at a certain point at a certain time, just mention the word bacon. They’ll be there. Yes, there is a lot of folksy wisdom lurking
around a deer camp. But mostly I’ve learned that, if you have the right excuse, people can’t help but respect it – or failing that, they’ll just nod profusely and talk about you behind your back when you leave the room. Just to be clear, the right excuse is one that cannot, even with witnesses, be easily disproven. It should also explain away a monumental blunder while, at the same time, getting buy-in from others. This is not because they actually believe it, but because
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were in seventh place and we won on Sunday night and were bumped to third place, so that is how crazy it is. This week is a huge week for us as we have
two or three games on hand and play four games starting in Kitchener and Brampton and then end with two home games against Waterloo and Caledonia. This weekend will solidify where we are
going to be in the standings,” said Stewart. Fans of hockey can come out and support the Kings this weekend at the Dan Snyder Arena. The puck drops for both home games at 7 p.m.
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellesley will hold a Public Meeting on the 3rd day of December, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. at the Council Chambers at 4805 William Hastings Line, Crosshill, Ontario, to consider amendments to Zoning By-law 28/2006 as amended of the Township of Wellesley, pursuant to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. The Township of Wellesley has received an application for the consideration of a Zoning By-law amendment to amend the permitted uses for the property known as 1420 Hutchison Rd. The property at 1420 Hutchison Rd. is zoned ‘DI-4’ – Dry Industrial as per the Township Zoning By-law 28/2006. The applicants are proposing to establish a business described as “retail, wholesale and auction of consumer goods.”That use is not specifically listed in the permitted uses section of the ‘DI-4’ zone. Therefore it is necessary for the applicants to apply for a site-specific amendment to the Zoning By-law. Key Map: 1420 Hutchison Rd., Wellesley Township
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they know that they might be able to use that same excuse one day too. Call it an insurance policy. I heard a fine example of a great deer hunting excuse late last week when one hunter missed a deer. He said the miss was because his bullet deflected off of a branch and buried itself into a tree two feet higher than the animal. Now, I’m not saying that deflections don’t happen, because they do. But generally, a twig isn’t going to move a fast, heavy bullet that far off course over so short a distance. And, believe me, it was a short distance. Everyone in camp sus-
pected this too. But we all nodded and agreed that the miss must have resulted from an exceptional deflection – the kind that can routinely happen to a big, agitated guy who has no sense of humour. Besides, no one was there to confirm the buck fever. In the end what turned the tables was the realization that it’s never a bad thing to have that kind of foolproof excuse available to you as well. So we bought into it. The point is, whether it was true or not, the excuse worked. As it should have. After all, as every deer hunter knows, the deflection excuse is a time-honoured classic that can be
used virtually anywhere and anytime during the season. It doesn’t matter if you are shooting across a meadow that is home to one scrawny sapling – if you miss, you can blame it for the deflection. How far will a hunter run with this excuse? Heck, I once heard a guy claim that a blade of grass deflected his 12-gauge slug off course by an honest four feet. Which was absolutely exceptional since the deer was only ten feet away at the time. The best part was that everyone at camp nodded their heads profusely. And they had the decency to wait until I left the room to talk about me too.
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THE SCORE
WOOLWICH HOST WILDCATS TOURNAMENT
CONTINUED WOOLWICH WILD
Novice: LL #7108 Oct. 27 vs. Kitchener Woolwich: 4 Kitchener: 6 Goals: Emily Sargent Ayla Brubacher Sophia Hanley Madison Martin Assists: Claire Jacklin Ayla Brubacher Annie Sargent Kayla Shantz Avery Leech Kyla Bloch Emily Sargent Paige Woods Nov.10 vs. Cambridge Woolwich: 1 Cambridge: 3 Goals: Annie Sargent Assists: Paige Woods, Emily Sargent
Atom: B Nov. 8 vs. Ancaster Woolwich: 3 Ancaster: 0 Goals: Mya x2, Delaney Nov. 11 vs. Brantford Woolwich: 5 Brantford: 0 Goals: Cassidy x2, Mya x3 Assists: Ella, Delaney, Julia, Alana, Abby Nov. 10 vs. West Seneca Woolwich: 8 West Seneca: 0 Goals: Sydney, Ella, Mya, Lauren x2, Delaney x3 Assists: Mya, Julia, Delaney, Ella, Sydney, Maddy, Alana x2
Midget: B
Novice: LL# 2
Nov. 8 vs. Woodstock Woolwich: 4 Woodstock: 0 Goals: Cora Kieswetter, Jennifer Norris, Randi Paul, Claire Hanley Assists: Sarah Church, Lindsey Bauman, Tori Martin, Rebecca Luis, Michelle Bauman, Natsha Rundstedler, Jennifer Norris Shutout: Lauren Lesage Nov. 11 vs. Zorra Woolwich: 2 Zorra: 2 Goals: Jennifer Norris, Gillian Olsthoorn Assists: Rebecca Luis, Cora Kieswetter
Nov. 10 vs. Plattsville Twin Centre: 12 Plattsville: 0 Goals: Jaxsen Lubbers x3, Nolan Strauss x3, Thomas Eggert x3, Noah Gedcke, Michael Boller, Alan Duckworth Assists: Jaxsen Lubbers x3, Thomas Eggert x2, Michael Boller, Alex Lavallee, Brayden Skipper, Alan Duckworth Shutout: Tobias Byrd
TWIN CENTRE STARS
Novice: LL #1 Nov. 9 vs. New Hamburg Twin Centre: 2 New Hamburg: 5 Goals: Mike Devries, Luke Decorte Assists: Ryan Diemert Nov. 10 vs. Ayr Twin Centre: 7 Ayr: 3 Goals: Cameron Butler x5, Charlie Birrell and Andrew Rouble Assists: Rylan Edwards x 2, Colton Egli, Noah Charlton
Atom: LL #1 Nov. 11 vs. New Hamburg Twin Centre: 9 New Hamburg: 0 Goals: Jack Wolf x4, Ben Bauer x2, Connall Gillett, Josh Carere, Dawson Stevenson Assists: Christopher Jones x2, Reid Henderson x2, Connall Gillett x2, Josh Carere, Will Edwards Shutout: Tyler Rose, Jonathan Gervais
HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS
Aiden Krueger x2, Josh Monk, Cole Bender Game 2 vs. Mitchell Twin Centre: 0 Mitchell: 3 Game 3 vs. Stayner Twin Centre: 4 Stayner: 1 Goals: Wes McLachlan, Aiden Krueger, Cole Bender, Brett Hartin Assists: Nick Zyta, Tyler Munro, Josh Runstedler Game 4 vs. Mildmay Twin Centre: 0 Mildmay: 3
TWIN CENTRE HERICANES
Novice: REP B Nov. 11 vs. Waterloo Twin Centre: 7 Waterloo: 2 Goals: Marlee Fraser x3, Olivia Kellendonk, Mackenna Krulicki, Katie Lee, Mia Thompson Assists: Katie Lee x3, Claire Higgins, Mackenna Krulicki, Bella Kuchma, Avery Haid, Katya Yusim, Chloe Hislop, Halle Murray
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Mitchell PeeWee Tournament Mitchell, ON | Nov. 9-10 Game 1 vs. Shelburne Twin Centre: 5 Shelburne: 3 Goals: Aiden Krueger x2, Matt Somerville, Tyler Munro x2 Assists: Brett Hartin, Nick Zyta,
Atom: REP Nov. 4 vs. Woolwich Twin Centre: 1 Woolwich: 3 Goals: Kara Dietrich Assists: Blythe Bender
Last weekend teams gathered at the WMC for the Woolwich Wildcats Weekend Tournament. Left to right: PeeWee Major A Wildcat Cole Altman shoots the puck. Nick Ravelle goes for the puck during Friday’s game against Kitchener Jr. Rangers. The Wildcats lost the game 4-2.
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Brady Campbell scores during a close game against the St. Catharines Falcons. Despite the fact the Kings lost in a shootout, the coaching staff was impressed with the team’s level of play during the November 11 match at the WMC. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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a short power play despite a fierce onslaught on the opposition’s netminder in the first frame. Eventually, however, Weidner found the back of the net at 11:21, with Elmira outshooting St. Catharines 21-9 over 20 minutes. The teams kept the tie going in second after Zac Coulter’s goal at 5:46 was answered at 10:47. The two teams racked up nine penalties in total and Weidner put the Kings ahead again at 11:58.
In the first minute of third, Falcons made the score 4-3 in their favour before Wright dashed over the goaltender to pot a gloveside goal, knocking both players off their feet and tying the game for the rest of the frame. Neither team had much luck in overtime. A shootout would yield a 5-4 win to the opposition. “You get into the shootouts and anything could have happened but I’m the proudest I’ve ever been of our players. Every single player did their job tonight,� DeSilva said of the
game. On Tuesday the Kings failed to bring the energy that helped them keep up with St. Catharines. Kitchener dominated the opening frame, with three consecutive goals. The Kings would start to catch up in second when Matt Schieck potted the first goal, with assists from Coulter and Mitch Wright at 7:11. Johnson would find the back of the net at 15:39 but it would not be enough to put Kings on par with the Dutchmen as the next minute would see Keli Grant get past Neu-
man and make the score 4-2. In third the Kings potted their last goal at 4:31 off the stick of Adam Dauda. Kitchener raised the bar again with two final goals at 8:09 and 19:05, making it a 6-3 final tally. On the road in Brampton Friday night, the Kings return home for a weekend doubleheader, hosting the Waterloo Siskins Saturday night and the Caledonia Corvairs Sunday. Both games at the Woolwich Memorial Centre get underway at 7 p.m.
EDSS Junior Lancer Caitlin Ditner reaches for the ball as Grad River attempts to shoot during the girls’ basketball semi-finals at Cameron Heights in Kitchener on Saturday. EDSS lost by 20 points. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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rick said of Friday’s game. In the first frame things picked up at 6:54 when Taylor Doering potted the first goal of the night for Wellesley. Both teams were matched for shots in the first frame but Wellesley’s defence was strong. Troy Williams scored next
at 12:08. In the last minutes of the game Bulldogs netminder Ben Beechey beat away two consecutive attempts by the Jacks. Beechey missed a third between his legs, scored off the stick of Doering at 17:58. The second frame would see three more goals for
Wellesley from Luke Rose at 1:23, Williams at 6:50 and Cody Tapsell, glove side at 8:47. In the second half of the frame the Bulldogs got a second wind and strengthened their offensive play outshooting the Jacks 18-10 and potting a goal at 14:46 off the stick of Kyle Chaney.
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With about five minutes left in the play, Wellesley goaltender Josh Heer had some work to do, but shut the door. The third period saw the Bulldogs score one courtesy of Jim Salatas, who found a chink in Heer’s armour on the glove side at 11:32. But Wellesley would slam the lid on any thought for a rally the Bulldogs might have had, Shawn Fitzpatrick scored at 17:13, followed by Tyler Eckert at 18:49 for an 8-2 win. On Saturday the Jacks didn’t need a whole lot of effort to win against the Norfolk Rebels in a onesided victory. Jacks Rose and Steve Tait got on the scoreboard first, with Tait potting the first goal of the game at 9:19 followed al-
most immediately by Rose who scored 13 seconds later and again at 14:36, making it 3-0 by the end of first frame. Norfolk would get one in at 1:35 off the stick of Joshua Slegers but that was the end of the team’s luck, as Wellesley’s Tait answered the goal at 15:24 with an assist from Corey Way. In the third, the Jacks would go on to pepper the Rebels netminder for a total of 16 shots and four more goals, including markers by Tait, who earned himself a hat trick at 5:53, Wagner at 7:47 and Way, who scored the final goal at 12:50. On the road the next day the Jacks continued to dominate Norfolk despite the Rebels’ attempt to shore up their defensive
play. “Their goalie played very well. We had over 60 shots, 40 in first two periods, finally we tired him out” Fitzpatrick said. Wellesley opened the game with the first goal at 15:23 into the first frame but Norfolk would find the back of the net in second at 2:08 and 10:45 while the Jacks scored at 8:18 and 11:31, making the score 3-2 by the end of the frame. Wellesley would dominate third with three goals in the first seven minutes of the game before Norfolk scored two more in a row. Jacks took the game again with a final winning shot at 16:42. The Jacks are road warriors this weekend, with stops in Hagersville Saturday and Burford Sunday.
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Trapp explained. They jumped at the chance to do something as a whole family. “The hours Mike was working … he was always away from the home and we just thought it was kind of a cool opportunity as a family to get together and buy Perks and clean it up and change it up.” Trapp was especially keen on the project. Born and raised in Elmira, he wanted to spruce up a wellknown establishment that’s long been a part of the community. As for competition, Bugarsky says there’s plenty of room for all of the
Our friends in the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving this upcoming Thursday, and there’ll be no shortage of post-election dinnertable topics. In many households, I suspect one topic will be newly legalized recreational marijuana laws ... and for farm families throughout North America, what it potentially means for them. In the U.S. election, voters in Colorado and Washington gave their OK for recreational pot use (although U.S. federal law still considers it illegal). The vote results are causing all kinds of consternation in countries such as Mexico, the biggest source of marijuana for the U.S., which has paid a hefty price trying to stop drugs from entering that country. How, Mexican officials wonder, can they enforce a ban on growing and smuggling a drug now legal for recreational purposes in some states? It’s a good question, and it’s not restricted to Mexico. Illegal pot growth is everywhere. It’s not unusual for Ontario farmers out scouting their fields to come across a patch
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The newly-renovated Perks Coffee House in Elmira is now very much a family business. Behind the counter are Ashley Lyon, Helen Bugarsky, Traeden Davidson, 2, Rick Trapp and Mike Davidson.
ELENA MAYSTRUK New owners. New décor. New menu. To say that Elmira’s Perks Coffee House has experienced some changes would be an understatement. The revamped restaurant opened its door this week, welcoming back regular patrons and greeting curious new customers. In taking over the business, two couples, Rick Trapp and his wife Helen Bugarsky along with Ashley Lyon and husband Mike Davidson, were looking to preserve the tradition of hospitality in the location but with a new take on food-on-the-go. The venture is truly a
family affair, as father, mother, daughter and son-in-law take the reins. The tight-knit family is no stranger to working as a team when it comes to both business and family matters. Heavy renovations began in May when the family acquired the business. In addition to the new investment, Rick Trapp owns Emerald Homes Ltd. in Elmira, where his son-inlaw is the manager and his daughter acts as office manager. Running two businesses simultaneously can prove to be a challenge, the family says, especially with a two-year-old grandson Traeden running around, but everything is
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running smoothly for the family entrepreneurs. “It’s busy but it works well because of the family. We can rely on each other to pick up the slack wherever it is needed,” said Lyon at the newly renovated coffee shop on Wednesday. “Mike works full-time here in the store and I work behind the scenes on the payrolls and such. Traeden is usually at daycare or my mom watches him.” Between them, she and Davidson have more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. They are manning the helm at the café, with the parents helping out. The family hopes that their
newest purchase will help to keep Elmira’s business sector grow and develop. Perks has been running for a long time and needed some sprucing up. The family wanted to take a business that had been in the community for a long time and freshen it up in order to attract new customers and keep regulars coming in for more,
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ROBERTS: Easing of marijuana laws could be boon for Canada’s growing hemp operations FROM | 21
of marijuana that’s been planted by … well, who knows? They don’t exactly leave a business card. Farmers call police who then cut it down, but in the end, seldom is anyone charged. It’s a moral issue, and an economic conundrum. Proponents for legalization point out how part of the millions of dollars dedicated to anti-marijuana enforcement could be spent instead on legal grow-ops
– on U.S., Canadian and Mexican farms, perhaps – taxing its use and trying to bolster sagging federal coffers. Opponents say that’s a slippery slope, noting that giving people a chance to smoke more of anything, marijuana included, is inviting a spike in smokingrelated health care costs. Against this backdrop is the rising hemp industry. Hemp, an extremely versatile oilseed, looks an awful lot like its cousin marijuana, but it doesn’t contain
the intoxicant THC. Hemp grows like a weed, and Canada is a leader in its development, with products such as Hempola which has been around for nearly 20 years. On the eve of the U.S. election, Ottawa doled out nearly $100,000 to Canada’s hemp industry, for what it called “market opportunities.” You have to wonder if that could include a new presence for Canadian hemp in the U.S. Anti-drug proponents who mistakenly see hemp and
marijuana in the same light have long stymied significant hemp exports to the U.S., but Washington and Colorado’s pro-marijuana vote may signal a more relaxed view of hemp, too. For Canada, the timing is wonderful. The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance says the industry wants to grow 100,000 acres of hemp by 2015, which means more than $100 million for Canada’s economy. Some of that volume is bound to end up in the U.S. If Americans see a way
to create jobs by turning Canadian hemp into valueadded products they can then export themselves, the old hemp paranoia could go up in smoke. This all leads to another prime dinnertime topic for U.S. Thanksgiving, North Dakota’s landmark success with right-to-farm legislation. Thanks to pro-farming advocates, “modern” farming is now enshrined as a right in the state’s constitution. It’s the first such legislation in the U.S.
But the vote wasn’t without drama – the sector had to stage an eleventh-hour rally and employ all the social media tools in its power to achieve victory. To me, that’s alarming. North Dakota is one of the U.S.’s strongest agricultural states. Farming shouldn’t need to come from behind, and maybe it wouldn’t if advocacy was more a part of agriculture. The public wants to believe in farmers, like it believes in Thanksgiving dinner. Farmers need to be out in front.
PERKS: Doing their own thing runs in the family FROM | 21
coffee shops and restaurants in the town to grow. The café is not just a onestop coffee shop anymore: Perks offers an extended menu, with items like fish and chips. Davidson believes the operation now differentiates itself by serving local food, provided by local farmers and produce businesses. Future plans include fixing up the front of the building, complete with a new licensed summer patio. A new menu is already in place to match the décor and new staff, though a couple of veteran workers stayed on.
“We’ve put in all new counter tops, all new chairs, painted all the walls, stained all the wood. We put a deep-fryer in the back, we still have to clean up the bathrooms a little more but pretty much everything you see here has been renovated or facelifted,” Bugarsky said. Renovations on Perks will continue in order to expand its appeal as a place where families can gather. Keeping businesses in Elmira running is a tradition for the family. Emerald Homes have been building in Elmira for some 17 years and Trapp’s father used to run the Elmira Meat Market, he explained.
That makes Perks a third generation family endeavor headed by Davidson and Lyon. For Davidson, the shop is a good place to be. Where before his job took him away from his wife and child, the family can enjoy each other’s company while receiving support where it is needed most. “To have the support of a family I think it makes things a lot easier. If I find myself in too deep I can ask for help. Being a family I think it’s really easy and we all come together and help each other out whenever possible. It’s hectic but simple at the same time.”
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The not-quite-so-divine comedy Holy smokes, quirks and humour abound with the sisters of Nunsense, the musical now being staged by ETC STEVE KANNON Behind the habit, there are hopes and dreams proving that nuns are just like the rest of us. Some of them even love to sing and dance and tell jokes. Well, at least that’s the case with the Little Sisters of Hoboken, as portrayed in the musical comedy Nunsense, the current production of the Elmira Theatre Company. Nunsense begins when the sisters discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of their fellow nuns, leaving the survivors in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the Grade 8 production of “Grease.” Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina (Vicci Taylor), a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert (Deb Deckert), the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne (Sheryl Walsh); Sister Mary Leo (Evelyn Barber), a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; Sister Mary Myopia (Polly Edwards); and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia (Michel DiTomasso), the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. What follows are the vaudevillian antics that is their fundraising effort. “It’s a popular choice because it’s so funny – we
Sheryl Walsh, Evelyn Barber, Michele DiTomasso, Vicci Taylor, Deb Deckert and Polly Edwards (front) on the set of Nunsense, now being staged by the Elmira Theatre Company. sing, dance and tell jokes,” said director Joe Brenner of Nunsense. Having performed in musicals and directed other plays, he’d never taken the helm for a musical, so he was eager to tackle this production. Growing up, he had nuns as teachers, so the subject matter hit home. As a bonus, Brenner added, the show fleshes out the characters more
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than is common in a musical, giving the audience a chance to get a glimpse at the personal lives of the nuns – “they’re people too,” he laughed. “We really get a sense of what makes these ladies tick.” Created by Dan Goggin, the Nunsense concept started as a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant. The popularity of
the cards prompted Goggin to develop a caberet show, eventually expanding it to a musical that has since spawned six sequels. Nunsense opened offBroadway in 1985 and became the second longest running off-Broadway show in musical theatre history (3,672 performances), winning Outer Critic Circle Awards for Best Book, Best Music and Best Production. All the acclaim is well
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HELP WANTED FULL/PART TIME RESIDENTIAL Cleaners required Kitchener. Excellent Pay/bonuses days. Email dbickerton@classcleanservices.com or fax 519-742-9292. LABOURER REQUIRED FOR residential snow removal. Will pay standby. Must have own vehicle. Call 519-573-7013. PART-TIME NIGHTS AND weekends, on call. Snow plow operators and sidewalk crew needed. Must have own transportation and clean drivers’ abstract. Email resume to: info@murrayenterprises.ca
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PROPERTY: LOCATED on a gorgeous almost half acre private lot with a 3 bedroom brick side split bungalow with kitchen; dining area; living room with bay window; 4 pc bath; finished basement with rec room with stone fireplace; laundry and furnace room; fruit cellar. Double car garage with workshop area and 3 pc bath. House is heated by a 6 year old high efficiency gas furnace, water softener, rented gas water heater, central air, 100 amp service. Property has a fenced in back yard with beautiful flag stone patio; garden shed; flower beds; mature trees etc.
4 SNOW TIRES Pacemark Snow Trakker radial tubeless, 215/65R16. $100 for all. Call 519-638-2654. 5-IN-1 WOODWORKING MACHINE - Shopsmith Mark V 510, 10” saw, drill press, 34” lathe, 12” disc sander, line boring. Online list at $3400.00. Includes 4” planer (integral), online list at $490.00 + spare knife set. Excellent +, barely used. $1750.00 takes all! Please call 519-669-2069. No Sunday calls please.
NOTE: A highly sought after rare property of this size, situated on the outskirts of Breslau located central to Cambridge; Guelph; and Kitchener. Property has been well maintained with many updates including carpeting and is ready to move in. A must see. Open house Sat. Nov 24 from 10am to noon or by appointment. TERMS: PROPERTY will be sold at 12:00 noon subject to a reasonable reserve bid with $25,000.00 down payment due at time of auction and the balance in 60 days.
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NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday December 11, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Township Council Chambers - 24 Church Street West, Elmira Take Notice that in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, the Township of Woolwich has received a complete application for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment as detailed below. Please be advised that Notice of a Complete Application does not indicate whether the municipality is in support of, or in opposition to the proposal. That determination will be made at a later date. The Township of Woolwich will hold a Public Meeting, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, to consider the following Zone Change application. No decisions will be made at this meeting; its purpose is to provide additional information to the public and agencies and to receive comments and information from them. Zone Change Application 12/2012 – Vernon Horst (D.M. Horst and Sons Ltd.) The Township has received a Zone Change application from RBA Planning Consultants Ltd. on behalf of Vernon Horst for the property located at 4921 Arthur Street North (see Map 1). The 28.7 hectare property is designated Rural Land Use and Restricted Land Use Area in the Township’s Official Plan and is zoned Agricultural (A) with site-specific provisions to allow the repair and sale of farm implements and wagons within a 0.3 ha area of operation on the property. The purpose of the application is to amend the site-specific provisions to permit an expansion to the farm implement repair and sales operation by increasing the area operation to approximately 1.0 ha which will include a new 948 square metre repair shop / office and storage building. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing beef barn and replace it with the new repair shop and revert the existing repair shop back to a full driving. The property contains a single family dwelling, beef operation and driving shed which contains the existing 600 square metre repair shop / storage building. Please Note: APPEALS: Zoning Amendments If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision of the Council of the Township of Woolwich in respect of the proposed zoning by-laws does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Township of Woolwich before the proposed zoning by-law amendments are passed: a) the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Woolwich to the Ontario Municipal Board; and b) the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. NOTIFICATION: If you wish to be notified of additional Township public meetings, Township staff reports or the decision of the Township of Woolwich regarding these applications you must make a written request to Engineering and Planning Services at the Township of Woolwich at the address shown at the top of this page. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can express your concerns/comments about the proposed change in writing to the Township of Woolwich. Any comments received on or before December 4, 2012 (Note that this date is before the public meeting) will be included in a report prepared by Engineering and Planning Services and presented at the Public Meeting. Any comments received after the Public Meeting, but prior to Council making a decision on the applications, will also be considered. The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 519-669-6005 or 519-664-2613 ext. 6005. MORE INFORMATION: The public may view planning documents and background material relating to this application at the Township of Woolwich, Engineering and Planning Services Department between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on the Township website at www.woolwich.ca. Questions or written submissions may be directed to: Township of Woolwich, Engineering and Planning Services Department Box 158, 24 Church Street West Elmira, Ontario, N3B 2Z6 Telephone: 519-669-1647 / 519-664-2613 Dated at the Township of Woolwich this 17th day of November, 2012
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$264,900 LOCATION, LOCATION!
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.
$374,900
BACKING ONTO GREEN SPACE!
Elmira - Backing onto Green space! This fantastic
home was built with family in mind! Huge kitchen with breakfast bar and walk out to large deck over looking green space. Office just off kitchen with side door to deck. Finished recroom with laminate floors and ample storage space. Large master bedroom complete with 2 walk-in closets and ensuite. MLS 1234126. 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.
NEW PRICE
$354,900 CHARMING AND UNIQUE!
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.
$345,000 IN BY CHRISTMAS
Elmira - Fantastic Layout in this bright home!
Modern colours & dĂŠcor throughout. Hardwood floors in the lg open living room & master bedrm. Eat-in kitchen w/slider to deck overlooking green space. Convenient upper floor laundry w/lg window. Finished basement w/slider walkout to back yard. Large 1.75 garage (18x20ft). MLS 1241698. Call Alli or Paul direct.
D L O S
$314,000
DUPLEX
St. Clements - Own a duplex in small town St. Clements. Great mortgage helper, excellent tenants, ample parking, fantastic location. Live in one and rent the other or rent them both or convert back to a large family home. very large country lot with mature trees. Backs onto greenbelt. Just minutes from the city and steps from all amenities, everything you want can be found in St. Clements. MLS 1241584. Call Alli or Bill direct.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
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
Alli Bauman SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT
519-577-6248
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$255,000 $279,000
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$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!
$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.
$769,000 EQUIPPED FOR 2 FAMILIES!!
Elmira - This home is equipped for 2 families! Front and side entrances, separate garages, separate laundry rooms, separate bathrooms, living rooms and 2 huge kitchens. Fantastic opportunity for large family/families complete with 7 bedrooms. Perfect for the hobbiest 3 car garage & detached 4 car garage/workshop. Large yard 87x250ft over looking farm land just steps to golf course. MLS 1225049. Call Alli or Paul direct.
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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
BROKERAGE
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$679,900
$389,900
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$255,000
$285,000
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Twin City Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
Direct: 519-574-2996
Sales Representative
Office: 519.885.0200 • Fax: 519.885.4914 83 Erb St. W., Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2 suzanne.denomme@remax.net www.homeswithsue.com Broker of Record,
JULIE HECKENDORN
TRACEY WILLIAMS
Res: 519.669.1068
Res: 519.669.8629
Cell: 519.505.0627
BRAD MARTIN MVA Residential
Broker
Sales Rep.
NEW LISTINGS! $259,900
Suzanne Denomme
ELMIRA - A great starter home with
a walkout 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
ELMIRA - A great home for the “growing” family & backing to farmland. 4+bdrms, 3 baths. Hardwood & ceramics throughout. Lots of cupboards in the kitchen - open to dining area & fam.room. High Ceilings & oversized windows. Gas fireplace. Finished basement with lots of living space & seperate entry. MLS 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
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
COUNTRY LOT .5 ACRE | $73,500 Don’t miss this chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Within 40 minutes of KW or Guelph. High speed internet is available with fibre optic. MLS
PERFECT STARTER IN QUAINT VILLAGE! | $349,000 This 1 ½ story, 5 bedroom home is situated on a 1 acre lot backing onto greenbelt and flowing creek complete with apple trees and a 38’x50’ hobby barn just minutes from Elmira. MLS
EVALUATION
with this custom built home on 12 acres
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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3 Arthur St. S. Elmira
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FREE Market Evaluation WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING!
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. MLS. Call Bert.
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
COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE
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!
Lovely and bright BUNGALOW in desirable adult living community in Wellesley. Spacious, open concept & cheery sunroom. Private treed peaceful yard. Ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Spectacular value! MLS. Call Suzanne for info (519) 574-2996
Bert Martin BROKER
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
Immaculate BUNGALOW in desirable adult living community. Vaulted ceiling, open concept, 2 bedrooms including ensuite bathroom. Minutes from St. Jacob’s Market, Hwy85, Waterloo shopping. Must see! MLS. Call Suzanne for info (519) 574-2996
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ADULT LIVING BUNGALOWS MARTIN GROVE VILLAGE
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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THANK YOU
Elmira Real Estate Services Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage
90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4
519-669-3192
Card of Thanks
When you buy or sell your home with us, part of our commission supports women’s shelters & violence prevention programs.
Bonnie Brubacher Shanna Rozema Jason Shantz Broker
Broker of Record
BRAND NEW BUNAGLOW
$345,000 ELMIRA. Paradigm Homes new model offers 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, open concept, beautiful bright kitchen with contrasting dark island, gas fireplace, coiffured ceiling in great room. Exclusive
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LOVELY BACKSPLIT
$288,000 DRAYTON.
$319,900 ELMIRA.
Spacious 5 year old open concept backsplit, welcoming foyer, cathedral ceilings, eat-in kitchen with garden door to patio, separate dining area, 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, double garage & driveway, neutrally decorated. MLS
offers this beautifully restored home, front covered verandah, natural woodwork, original French doors, hardwood and pine flooring. 3+ Bedrooms and 2 Baths. Many upgrades make this home move in ready and a bonus of a finished attic/loft a great retreat. Call today for details. MLS
Thank you to all of our friends, neighbours and relatives for all the cards, flowers & food we received. Also Dreisingers Funeral home for being so kind and thoughtful. Thanks to the Legion for the wonderful lunch on such short notice.
CONESTOGO BUNGALOW
$429,900.
Picturesque mature park like yard in the Village. Cozy bungalow with it own unique flair. 3 Season sunroom, sunken living, mainfloor den/bedroom, upper loft, lower level family room, walkout, Master or inlaw suite, including kitchenette & bath. NEW MLS
Eleanor Longstaff & Family.
ANNIVERSARY The family of Bill and Theresa Cassel invite you to celebrate their
60th Wedding Anniversary REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
17 Church St. W., Elmira
Phone: 519-669-1544 Fax: 519-669-5119
Len Frey
Sales Representative mildred@thefreyteam.com
Mildred Frey
Broker mildred@thefreyteam.com
519-741-6368
Wendy Taylor Broker/Manager
wendy.taylor1@rogers.blackberry.net
519-741-6970
519-669-1544
Mary Lou Murray
Sales Representative marylou@mmrealestate.ca
519-669-1544
Dale Keller
Sales Representative dale@kellersellsrealestate.com
Cell: 519-500-1865
Bill Cassel
Sales Representative sandcasselkids3@gmail.com
Cell: 519-505-3111
10 Acre Lot, Mapleton Twp.
On Sunday, November 25, 2012 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 19 Flamingo Dr. Elmira. “Meet and Greet” in the hall from 2-4p.m. Best wishes only, please; your presence is our gift.
OBITUARY Gaede, Laura
$199,900 Concession 12-Lot 18 10 acres ready to build your dream home along with out buildings. The lot is level and is in a good production area for market gardeners. On a paved road with traffic. Perfect for a roadside stand. For more information call Mildred Or Len Frey. MLS1237449 CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $65.00/ face cord. 4-ft Wallenstein wood splitter for rent. Isaac Martin, 851 Sandyhills Dr. 519-669-9332. SEASONED FIREWOOD ALL Hardwood cut & split $70.00 a face cord, picked up, no deliveries. 519-580-2607. Quantity discounts.
RENTALS ELMIRA - LIVING Accommodation for mature single Christian girl. No smoker, no pets. Shared kitchen, private bath & rec room. Available immediately. 519-669-3996 , after 5 p.m.
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.
COMM/ INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT ELMIRA STORE 1560 sq. ft. plus unfinished basement with shelving - front & rear entrances, move in condition. $1175.00/ mth plus utilities and taxes. Suitable for retail or office. Phone Allan 519-669-8074 or Paul 519-669-8582. Email allanpoffenroth@gmail.com
COMING EVENTS 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.
GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE FOR Cyril & Laura Zinger, 148 St. Charles St. W. (Maryhill). Friday & Saturday Nov. 23 & 24. Household items, knick knacks, seasonal.
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Peacefully passed away at Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Laura Gaede was the loved mother of Lance Russwurm (Ann) of Kitchener, Laurel Jonkman (Bob) of Elmira, Luane Russwurm of Waterloo, Liana Russwurm of Alviston, Larry Russwurm of Kitchener, and Lani Russwurm of Vancouver. Loving grandmother of Jeanette, Angela, Valerie, John, Tom, Michelle, Dorian, Willem, and Sophia. Greatgrandmother of Violet, Rhoenin, Dakota, and Sophie. Dear sister of Robert Gaede (Audrey) of Winterbourne. Also lovingly remembered by her niece Elaine Meng (Albert) of Elmira. Predeceased by her daughter Lynda Pearson, brothers Franz, Frank, Henry and Ron, and sisters Frieda and Olga (Boots). Cremation has taken place. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the Memorial Service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. A reception will follow at the funeral home.
www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com SHERK, AARON B. | Died on November 7, 2012 at his home, RR 1, St. Clements, in
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his 78th year. SHIPLEY, WILLIAM GEORGE (BILL) | Passed away peacefully at Leisureworld, Elmira www.OBSERVERXTRA.com
on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the age of 86 years.
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She’s dancing her way to the international stage Conestogo’s Marilena Mohan realizes a dream by qualifying for the 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships ELENA MAYSTRUK Marilena Mohan doesn’t remember her first dance lesson – not well, at any rate – but the moves are as natural to her as walking. The coolheaded 12-year-old Conestogo girl will soon be able to realize a dream to dance on stage at the 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships in Boston next March. Stepping and high kicking since she was four years old, Marilena knows a thing or two about working hard to achieve a goal. “I like the music and the movements of it, I just think its lots of fun,” she said of her time dancing. But fun is only a part of what this student had to do in order to realize her goal. Marilena practices up to seven hours per week at the Doyle Academy in Kitchener. When she gets home the practices continue as well. On top of it all, she keeps her grades up at school. “Sometimes you can’t go to your friends parties or you have to go to them after class,” but any time she feels down, if only a little while, the answer is always to dance. This is the first time in a decade that the competition is being held in North America. At the championships in Boston, she will be one out of 200 competitors from England, Ireland and many other countries
around the world, but at home she is somewhat of an anomaly. Marilena is one of only nine contestants chosen from eastern Canada and only one of three qualifiers in Waterloo Region. “Everyone will have to do one dance in hard shoes, and then another dance in their soft shoes and then they’ll add up the marks. They’ll take the top 50 dancers to do their third round and then they’ll give everyone their placements. You have to be in the top 50 to even do your third dance,” she explained. Practice and dancing is not all there is to the art Marilena has practiced most of her young life to perfect. Before she goes on stage at any competition the girls are put through what can only be described as an intense beauty regiment with the potential to make any beauty queen wince. Their legs are darkly tanned for competitions so that the judges can get a clear view of their moves under bright stage lights; their hair bound by a wig of explosive curls and their faces are painted with elaborate makeup. Performance costumes are themselves an ordeal, and anyone can see why any parent or child would want to be fully committed to the sport before investDANCE | 35
A taste of Morocco to help with the November doldrums RECIPE NOTES Need a warm-up? Feeling like you are in a culinary rut? November lends itself to the warm yet fresh flavours of Morocco. Yes, that’s what I said: we are in Elmira and I am thinking cool fresh flavours of mint, citrus and the toasty flavours of cumin and cinnamon. Local flavour of carrots, squash and sweet potato marry with chicken in a tagine, a cool cylindrical terracotta pot with a stack that braises meat and vegetables slowly for a tender, flavourful dish for the family to enjoy. Oh, no tagine? That’s OK: you can bake the chicken tagine in a pan. Let’s not get caught up on the never ending list of kitchen gadgets ... although Christmas is coming ... This is a double recipe from one of our cooking classes. Why? Make it, then freeze half for later. Time created, well used another day. If it is too much chicken just cut the recipe in half. You can also use only chicken breasts with the bone in if butchering a whole chicken is not for you. This salad is a treat, a great combination for extra
Conestogo’s Marilena Mohan will be joining dancers from all over the world for the Irish Dancing World Championships, to be held in Boston next spring. ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE: FRIENDS and neighbours Christmas craft sale freatureing many one-of-a-kind items; 1–9 p.m. at 55 Aspen Cres., Elmira. Cash sales only. Phone 519-669-0837 for more information or check online at www.seeingsquared.com/gallery/ christmas-craft-sale.
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WOOLWICH COMMUNITY SERVICES – Adult Walking Group from 7 – 8 p.m. A great way to get out and meet new people in the community. Group will meet at the back doors of the Woolwich Memorial Centre (24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira) each Monday. In nice weather group will walk outdoors. Snowy weather group will walk the track. For more information call 519-669-5139.
NOVEMBER 18 HUNGRYMANS BREAKFAST WITH SLEDGE Hockey. 8:30am to 1pm. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 469, 11 First St. E., Elmira. All you can eat – ham, sausage, fried or scrambled eggs, pancakes, home fires, baked beans, toast & jam, coffee, tea & juice. Adults $6; 6-10yrs $3, 5 and under no charge.
NOVEMBER 20 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.
NOVEMBER 19 DO YOU HAVE HIGH Blood Pressure? Registered Dietitian, Tiffany Krahn, will help you explore Tips and Tools for Controlling Your Blood Pressure. Learn how salt intake, portion size and weight management impact your blood pressure. This free education event is held at the Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs; 2-4 pm. For information call 519-664-3794.
TUESDAY LUNCHEON 11:30 A.M. – 1 p.m. at Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. Menu chicken a la King or Vegetarian a la King, garden salad, roll, apple dessert, beverage $9.
NOVEMBER 21 SENIORS LUNCH CLUB – at noon (doors open 11:30) at Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St. Wellesley. Cost $6.00. Join us for a noon day light
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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.
NOVEMBER 24 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 assistatance.
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Sat. 5pm & Sun. 9am & 11:15am
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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.
Once-in-a-millennium solar storms could wreak havoc on our wired world WEIRD NOTES
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skyscraper act like a giant tuning fork? And why should you care anyhow?
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stomach this, because a swaying building is potentially “barfogenic,� whether due to an earthquake or a heavy gust of wind, says Julie Rehmeyer in “Wired� magazine. Given a strong “knock,� a skyscraper will vibrate at its own natural resonance frequency several octaves below a piano’s lowest
notes. “If you’re on the top floor of, say, the 1,667-foot-tall Taipei 101, you could find yourself swaying back and forth abruptly, a total of up to two feet within five seconds. Ugh! There goes lunch!� To add stability, the building’s designer added mass in the form of a 730ton pendulum with giant shock absorbers bolted to it. This “tuned mass damper� is intended to sway at the same frequency as the megastructure but in the opposite direction, “pulling the building upright and damping vibrations. It still sways but subtly and smoothly.� Q. On Sept. 1, 1859, a natural event occurred
that is so rare it is believed to happen only once or twice per millennium. It made telegraph equipment spark and sizzle, disrupting communications worldwide, and pushed the northern lights as far south as the Caribbean. The auroras were so brilliant in the eastern U.S. that birds began chirping and people thought dawn had arrived. What had happened?
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fast as given above. Rather, it’s the total number of vehicles, counting cars, trucks, vans, minibuses and on and on, according to “Science Illustrated� magazine. The very first gas-powered vehicle came courtesy of Germany’s Karl Benz in 1885, with a top speed of 11 mph. While the world population is about 7 billion, the vehicular “population� is currently about a billion strong, a number destined to increase even further, especially as China and India get rolling along.
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power grid. Weeks or even months would be required for repair. Also vulnerable would be our myriad communication and GPS satellites, though our constantly improved monitoring of the sun’s activities may well give us precious hours of warning for “battening down the hatches� and dodging the worst of the event. Q. While the number grew plenty fast initially, it has actually sextupled since 1960, using plenty of money, space, resources, advertising attention and more. What are we talking about here?
as reported in “The Writer’s Almanac.� Today’s astronomers understand that this extraordinary phenomenon was a massive solar flare, with energy estimated to equal 10 billion atomic bombs. The flare was part of a ferocious solar storm that raged for about a week, spewing subatomic particles and ionized gas into space and distorting the Earth’s magnetic field. Dubbed the Carrington Event, it was the largest “geomagnetic storm� ever recorded. Sobering to contemplate is the havoc one of these could inflict on today’s “wired� society, with damage to large electrical transformers and disruption of the
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ing in it. The intricate, handmade dresses start at $2,000. An Irish designer who dresses dancers from all over the world makes Marilena’s outfits. The dresses are short, and pleated with a full skirt and something akin to a corset complete with tight sleeves and stiff shoulders; an outfit made to keep the dancer’s legs free and help keep the upper body almost completely immobile. The dance style is said to have originated from dancing in small places, sometimes on tabletops or barrels, limiting hand movements. Some associate the rigid upper body posture to have evolved as part of the oppressive ruling
class – priests who thought dancing to be unsavory and English landowners who attempted to eliminate elements of Irish culture. Marilena said she’d heard the tradition came from Irish villagers who would close the bottom half of their barn doors and dance secretly while keeping their upper half immobile. Over the three days of the competition, 90 contestants will be judged on two dances. They may even get a chance to do some sightseeing, but Marilena seems to have eyes only for the competition at hand. The trials of early blisters and annoying bobby pins seem small now that a long-time dream is so close to fruition for a girl
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1/4 cup (about) olive oil 1-1/2 onion, chopped 7 large garlic cloves, chopped 3 tbsp (packed) grated lemon peel 2 tbsp ground coriander 2 cinnamon sticks 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground ginger
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1-1/2 tbsp minced onion 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp finely grated orange peel 1 tsp rose water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium) 4 large oranges 1 five-ounce package arugula 1/2 bunch mint 1/4 cup black olives 3 tbsp of feta (dried)
Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add next 7 ingredients and sauté 3 minutes longer. Scrape contents of skillet into heavy large pot, reserve skillet; Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of chicken and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes per side; Transfer to pot with onion mixture, 1 pan with breast meat and 1 for leg
meat. Repeat with remaining chicken in two more batches, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls if needed. Add broth to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Transfer broth to pot; add fennel and root vegetables; Bring tagine to simmer. Cover, place in oven at 350 F and simmer until chicken is almost tender, about 30 minutes. Add the apricots; Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken and vegetables to large bowl. Boil sauce until reduced enough to coat spoon, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; Return chicken and vegetables to sauce, add fresh herbs and serve.
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Mint and Arugula Citrus Salad
1/4 tsp dried chili pepper 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 4 tbsp chopped fresh mint 2 whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces each 4 cups low-salt chicken broth 1 fresh fennel bulb, trimmed 1 large carrot peeled, cut into 1-inch lengths, on an angle 1/4 small butternut squash diced large 1/2 sweet potato, diced large 12 dried apricots, cut in half
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in small bowl.Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper; Place onion in large bowl. Add 1/3 of dressing and toss. Let marinate 20 minutes; Cut off peel and pith from oranges. Cut each orange crosswise into 8 slices. Add arugula, mint, and olives to bowl with onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss; Add remaining dressing, toss. Tuck orange slices into salad and sprinkle with feta cheese.
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